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Former HewittTrussville High School baseball legend Phil English dies

Crews back on Floyd Bradford Road this week; Commissioner hopes for fix in ‘weeks instead of months’

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TRUSSVILLE — Former Hewitt-Trussville High School baseball coach Phil English passed away on Monday, 18, 2020.

English, who was inducted into the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame in 1994.

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Father’s charges in choking death of 2-year-old in Center Point upgraded to murder From The Tribune staff reports

CENTER POINT — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two individuals following the choking death of a 2-yearold child on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, in Center Point.

See MURDER, Page 3

Moody Police Department aids in month-long investigation into vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts in Chilton County

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

CHILTON COUNTY — The Moody Police Department aided in the arrest of three individuals wanted on multiple felonies throughout central Alabama.

See MOODY PD, Page 5

American Legion SSG Michael W. Hosey Post 205 to raffle off donated wooden flag

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

CLAY — The American Legion SSG Michael W. Hosey Post 205 Clay-Trussville plans to raffle one of two homemade wooden United States Flags.

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Aerial photo of Floyd Bradford Road taken by Ron Burkett.

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — Jefferson County crews will return to Floyd Bradford Road this week to attempt a temporary fix to failed culverts that caused the county to close the

road in February this year.

Commissioner Joe Knight sent a letter with an update on efforts to reopen the road. In the letter, Knight said he does not want to provide false hope, in case crews are unable to complete the project. He said the temporary fix includes

stabilizing the failed culverts, placing sleeves inside them to carry water under the roadway and possibly reopening one lane to allow traffic flow.

“The closure of Floyd Bradford Road continues to be a major headache and inconvenience for those living

near the area of the closure,” Knight said in the letter.

“People are having to take detours of many miles just to get to work or to go to any other destination on the other side of the breach.”

Knight said he has heard from businesses, including B&J Food Mart, that have been severely impacted by the closure.

“I wish I could make the situation less disruptive, however, the complexity of this project and unforeseen circumstances have presented major roadblocks,” Knight said.

The part of the roadway that is currently closed is near Smith Sims Road. The culverts under the roadway allow waters of Stinking Creek to flow into the Cahaba River.

Knight said the county was already planning to construct a new section of roadway that would straighten the road and move the bridge further downstream when the culverts failed.

See FLOYD BRADFORD, Page 4

Simple request proves to be a blessing for Shirley’s Florist in Trussville

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — As is the case for the majority of businesses throughout the world — save for Amazon, apparently — the coronavirus pandemic has sunk its claws into the meaty haunches of shops and ripped away whatever semblance of fiscal fortunes built up over years of economic growth.

That misfortune spared but a select few.

Trussville’s Shirley’s Florist and Events, a quaint little shop located within the heart of town, withered under the turmoil brought upon by the state-mandatory shuttering of non-essential businesses in March that shattered the local economy and forced thousands into unemployment.

Gone were the boon days of graduations, weddings, parties and funerals that are the lifeblood of many florists. Though not a death knell, Shirley’s suffered as business slowed and profits declined.

Though not the typical ado, Mother’s Day did manage to provide some relief for

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Leeds City Council determines 27 properties are in violation; says Wintzell’s is in breach of contract

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

LEEDS — The Leeds City Council held its first public meeting inside the new municipal building at 1412 9th St., on Monday, May 18, 2020.

See LEEDS, Page 4

Traffic studies underway in the city of Trussville

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — The city of Trussville is conducting ongoing traffic studies across the city to ensure drivers are safe and comfortable with speed limits. As the population grows and traffic increases, the city is working to get ahead of foreseeable issues.

See TRAFFIC, Page 3

Local restaurants continue to operate cautiously after governor amends Safer at Home Order

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — Starting on Monday, May 11, 2020, restaurants across the state of Alabama were once again allowed to serve food inside their dining rooms.

See RESTAURANTS, Page 8

Photo courtesy of Shirley Carmack.

owner Shirley Carmack.

“Of course, we’ve all prayed,” Carmack said.

“We’ve had Sunday school classes pray for our business. I’ve got a good business. We’re fairly financially sound, but when you lose six weeks of revenue it’s bad.”

Yet, this past Monday, May 11, 2020, the storm clouds parted, and the sun peaked on through thanks to an act of generosity from the Eternal Word Television Network. During the month

of May, Catholics express their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the spirit of giving, Father Joseph at the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel called out to the church’s parishioners to grace the Virgin Mary statue at the chapel with roses from local flower shops.

From that moment on, Shirley’s phones began ringing off the hook.

“It was like Valentine’s Day,” Carmack said. “It was such a blessing to us. When

we realized what was going on we started waiving our delivery charge when we were able to take mass amounts at one time. (EWTN) was giving people our name and phone number.”

To the surprise of the staff at Shirley’s, people were calling from all over the country, even Canada, placing orders.

“It answered our prayers,” Carmack said. “It answered their prayers.”

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59.3% of U.S. households have responded to the 2020 Census, Trussville 2nd in state for reponses From The Tribune staff reports

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Census Bureau reports 59.3% of households have responded to the 2020 Census.

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Trussville Public Library announces plans for curbside service From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Public Library reopened with curbside service on Monday, May 18, 2020.

Members may request an item for pickup from their online account on the Public Libraries in Jefferson County website, through the Trussville Public Library app with Google or Apple Devices, by calling the library at (205) 655-2022, or by emailing tr.help@jclc.org. If you use email, you are asked to include your library card number and phone number.

Pickup will be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

until 6 p.m. There are signs in the parking lot explaining how to pick up your items.

Library members are asked

to remain in their vehicle and call (205) 655-2022, choose option 0 and provide the parking spot number and

make of car.

The library said there is limited availability on items at this time.

TEAM in Trussville asking for food donations From The Tribune staff reports

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TRUSSVILLE — TEAM (Trussville Ecumenical Assistive Ministry) is asking for food donations.

There will be a food drive on Wednesday, May 20, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Donations will be accepted at First United Methodist Church at 120 North Chalkville Road, in the front parking lot.

Organizers are asking donors to stay in their vehicles in order to practice social distancing.

TEAM is a non-profit ministry providing food & clothing to those in need.

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Trussville City Schools Board of Education meets online, elects officers for 2020-21 school year From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Schools Board of Education met in a Zoom meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Trussville City Council liaison Jef Freeman joined in on the meeting and gave some updates from the city.

Among agenda items approved on consent were the 2020-21 Student Code of Conduct, new software and license renewals.

Paine Elementary School Principal Dr. Lisa Lothspeich was also approved to participate in a research study for the Doctoral Program at Samford University.

The BOE elected 202021 school year board officers during the meeting. For the next year, Board President will be Kathy Brown, Vice President will be Steve Ward and Secretary will be Superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill.

Brown, Ward and Neill were already serving in those positions. Board elections are done every May. Dr. Neill

Census From front page

Anyone can respond online at 2020census.gov, over the phone, or by mail.

So far, the bureau has received 87,700,000 responses.

1,400,000 of those responses came from the state of Alabama, putting the state at number 30 in the nation. Minnesota has received the highest

said she is happy with the work the BOE has done.

The results from the Classroom to Cloud parent survey were revealed during the meeting. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Lisa Berry presented the results. Overall, parents were happy with the platform and with communication by teachers and school administrators.

99.2% of parents said their family’s basic needs, including clothing, shelter and mental health support, are being met during the extended school closure. Berry said the school system reached out to the two to three families whose basic needs were not being met and helped them with their individual needs through the Neighborhood Bridges program. Board President Kathy Brown said mak-

percentage of responses, with 69.5% of households completing the quick survey.

In Alabama, Shelby County leads the state in county responses with a response rate of 71.2%. For cities, the city of Trussville is ranked number two with 80.9%.

The 2020 Census will determine congressional representation, inform hundreds of billions in federal funding ev-

ing sure no one is doing without was the most important survey question answered.

1,069 parents participated in the survey.

Superintendent Neill said communication continues between the Alabama State Board of Education and local school systems. She said TCS is looking into an online summer school program and an in-person summer school program. She said the school system was successful in its rapid response to coronavirus.

“We have sprinted through the marathon,” Neill said.

“We made it!”

The board discussed coming up with a plan to allow students to stay engaged throughout the summer. Dr. Neill said she would like to continue resources for families.

The full BOE agenda and video of the entire meeting can be viewed in this story on www.TrussvilleTribune.com.

The June Monthly Board Meeting will be Monday, June 15, 2020, at 6:00 pm in the Board Room of Central Office.

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Over the past several months, new speed limit sign radars have been posted in various locations to conduct the surveys. The two radars cost $2,500 each. After workers install the radars, the radars are left to count traffic and record speeds of drivers for several weeks. Chief Eric Rush said the city will then be able to gather the data in order to make informed decisions about speed limits and speed humps.

“The results of our studies help us pinpoint areas that qualify for speed humps,” Rush said. “We can also do traffic surveys to alter speed limits that are outdated.”

Two studies happening now are on Trussville Clay Road and on Longmeadow Parkway.

On Trussville Clay Road, Chief Rush said he is looking to see if the current speed limit in the 4000 block should be increased. It is currently set at

25 mph. Rush said he will be looking for the 85th percentile.

“The 85th percentile is considered a safe speed for any given roadway because that means 85% of drivers are going that speed or slower,” said Rush.

On Longmeadow Parkway, citizens have requested the city install speed humps, according to Rush.

The results of both studies will be presented to the Public Safety Committee and if changes are suggested that data will be presented to the city council.

When conducting traffic studies, officials in Trussville have several options. There are speeds limit sign radars, portable radar trailers and MetroCount Traffic Tubes, which are placed across the road. When it comes to accuracy, Rush said many people may slow down when they see the radars or tubes, but all devices yield similar results.

“I have actually compared

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results from the radars and driver reaction was pretty consistent across all mechanisms,” Rush said.

None of the traffic survey tools include cameras or enforcement features.

“We’re just doing traffic counts and speed surveys,” said Rush. “There is no video on these and nothing is taking pictures to send drivers tickets.”

If you would like a traffic study conducted in your area, contact Chief Rush or Capt.

Dave Morette.

Murder From front page

The sheriff’s office reported that it arrested Demetric Hampton Sr., 26, and Terrica Harris, 24, on charges of aggravated child abuse in the death of Demetric Hampton Jr. Hampton Sr.’s charge was upgraded to murder on Thursday.

Hampton Jr. allegedly choked on food around midnight, in the 1600 block of Sixth Ave. N.W. and was transported to Children’s of Alabama where he was pronounced dead. Jefferson County detectives began speaking with medical personnel who told them that they discovered that the child

Terrica Harris, left, and Demetric Hampton Sr., right. Photo courtesy of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

had suffered multiple injuries.

Harris bonded out of the Jefferson County Jail on a $60,000 bond. Hampton was given no bond.

According to jail records, Harris was arrested in April on charges of resisting arrest, endangering the wel-

fare of a child, obstruction of government operations and disorderly conduct. Jail records show on the same day, Hampton was arrested on charges of resisting arrest, domestic violence third degree and endangering the welfare of a child.

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Jury trials suspended until mid-September Leeds

By The Associated Press

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Supreme Court suspended jury trials through the summer because of the coronavirus outbreak.

In an administrative order, justices said in-person court proceedings can resume beginning May 15 at the discre-

English From front page

Spent 28 years coaching high school baseball in Jefferson County at Ensley, Banks, Huffman and Hewitt-Trussville High Schools. He recorded a 566-217 record with 25 playoff appearances.

He won the Class 4A state

tion of presiding local judges. However, jury trials shall remain suspended until Sept.

14, the court said.

The court had earlier suspended in-person court proceedings, although hearings were happening by telephone and videoconference.

Justices said presiding circuit judges can extend the

restriction of in-person court proceedings provided that the order does not extend beyond Aug. 15.

As of Wednesday, more than 10,600 people in the state had tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, and about 440 people statewide had died.

championship with Huffman in 1977 and 1982.

“Coach Phil English was great mentor for fellow coaches and made a tremendous difference in the lives of the players and others he touched,” AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese said in a release. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his

family.”

English was a graduate of Ensley High School and Birmingham-Southern College.

As an honor, English had two high school baseball stadiums named after him: Huffman and Hewitt-Trussville.

He was inducted into the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association in 2000.

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Sean Brown, of Cotton Gin Provisions, made the flags out of pine wood. He makes the flags and sells them, but he gave a hefty discount to a Legion member so the post could have one to keep and one to put up for raffle.

Brown said it takes a few hours to make one of the 25-pound flags.

“Everything has to dry in between each process,” said Brown. “Everything is hand-painted and American-made. The wood is from the southeast part of the country. It’s an honor every time I make them.”

The flags are made with burned wood, in order to give a distressed and antique wood.

Brown burns the wood, stains it and hand paints the flags, including the 50 stars.

“I grew up loving our military and their families,”

Rob Langford and Post Commander Tony Berenotto show off wooden flag.

Country singer Luke Bryan poses in “man cave” with his wooden flag.

Brown explained. “My goal when I started making these was to be able to afford to give away more than I sell and we have been able to do that over the years.”

Brown’s dad was in the military, as well as a lot of his friends, so he said takes a lot of pride in honoring those who served.

“It’s just a little token of our appreciation,” said

Brown. “America all the way!

We’re patriotic and we love America and want to support our country.”

Among those who have one of Brown’s flags, is country entertainer Luke Bryan.

The artist placed the flag in his “man cave” and took a picture for social media.

Garth Brooks also has a flag made by Cotton Gin Provisions.

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The newly renovated building is the former Alabama Power building in the downtown area.

The council has held online meetings from the new Municipal Annex, but Monday was the first time the public was allowed inside. Because of COVID-19, temperature checks were done on each person that entered the building. Chairs were placed 6 feet apart and council members distance themselves on the bench.

NUISANCE PROPERTIES Ahead of the regular meeting, a public hearing was held on 30 properties on a list to be declared an annoyance and public nuisance in violation of Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances.

Property owners were given notices of the public hearing and were given 10 days to abate the nuisances on their properties.

No one was in attendance for the public hearing. Those who have not responded to the city’s order will have their property abated by the city. The cost of the abatement can then be levied against the property.

Prior to the public hearing, extensions were given to three of the property owners. No others showed up for the public hearing.

Zoning Administrator Brad Watson said the abatement process will begin after the Memorial Day holiday. Property owners still have the opportunity to clean up their land before crews

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Heavy rainfall stalled efforts to build the new road and bridge, according to Knight.

“The county has continued to work with the bridge con-

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begin. Watson said there are no homes on the properties included on the list.

During the regular city council meeting, the council approved the resolution to declare the properties a nuisance.

WINTZELL’S OYSTER HOUSE The council unanimously approved a resolution determining Half Shell Leeds, LLC, which owns Wintzell’s Oyster House, is in breach of a development agreement with the city. According to city documents, Half Shell did not remit sales tax collections to the city, did not pay for its 2020 business license prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and failed to operate after a May 8 statewide order allowed restaurants to offer full service of customers.

However, Donald Jones, who operated the business, said a change in management was the reason for the business license issue. Furthermore, he said the restaurant was forced to close because of the impact of COVID-19.

“The virus situation made and has continued to make operations unsustainable for the foreseeable future,” said Jones.

“Our investors were unwilling to fund continued operations with it

struction contractor to accelerate construction of the new road and bridge,” added Knight. “The anticipated completion date is late summer or early fall. The cost will be about $4 million.”

Knight said more heavy rainfall, which lasted through March, caused further breaches in the culverts and have also made it impossible for crews to assess them up until now.

To add to the complication of a temporary fix, there are two large pipelines in the roadbed shoulder.

“One is a 10-inch water pipe and the other is a 24-inch pipe which is a main source of drinking water for the city of Leeds,” Knight explained. “The pipes are slated to be moved to coincide with the building of the new road and will be done

Leeds City Council meets at new Municipal Annex on Monday, May 18, 2020.

being unsustainable.”

Half Shell Leeds, LLC has until June 30 to bring these matters to full compliance. Half Shell Leeds, LLC is not related to the Half Shell Oyster House opening soon in the city of Trussville.

OTHER BUSINESS The council passed an ordinance changing the municipal election location from the location in the Leeds Civic Center, on Park Drive, to the new Municipal Annex at 1412 9th St. The council also approved an ordinance updating the city’s fee schedules. Fees including business licenses and building permits were updated. Mayor David Miller said some of the fees haven’t been updated in decades. The new fees can be viewed in the council packet on www.TrussvilleTribune.com.

through the Birmingham Water Works contractors at the appropriate time. Any attempt to span the bridge or replace the culverts would be risky in causing a break or failure in these lines.”

The county hopes to get a clear view of the culverts this week. Although it is unclear what the county will find when crews examine the breaches of the culvert. Knight said it is his hope that something can be done in the coming weeks to allow traffic in the area.

“I do not mean or intend to give false hope, but I wanted to inform our residents of what we are doing to get this important roadway open again in weeks instead of months,” Knight said.

You can read the letter in its entirety online at www.TrussvilleTribune.com.

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Suspect involved in chase with Margaret PD identified

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Margaret Police Department has identified the man arrested after a police chase and crash on Saturday, May 16, 2020.

Dekahlo Wilson, 20, of Birmingham, was taken into custody on multiple charges.

He was not hurt in the crash, according to Police Chief Bryan Smith.

Smith said the chase happened after an officer attempted to make a traffic stop on Saine Road, just before 10 p.m. Saturday. The driver was speeding and had an expired tag, according to Smith.

The suspect’s vehicle crashed in the 5700 block of Mary Munger Road.

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TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department arrested a man in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 19.

After receiving a call about suspicious activity at the former location of the Parish Seafood & Oyster House, ing a concealed weapon and obscuring the identity of a vehicle. He was given bonds totaling $42,500 and bonded out of jail on Sunday, May 17.

Chief Smith said the investigation is ongoing and more charges are possible.

No officers were involved in the crash and Wilson was the only occupant of the vehicle that crashed.

Trussville Police officer makes arrest after smelling marijuana from vehicle on Main Street From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — An officer with the Trussville Police Department arrested a man on Thursday, May 14, after the officer smelled marijuana coming from a vehicle on Main Street.

Leonze Ozell Harris, 18, of Birmingham, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana second degree, and carrying a concealed weapon without a license.

Detective Ben Short said during a traffic stop in the

TRUSSVILLE PD: Man caught breaking into former Parish Seafood & Oyster House location From The Tribune staff reports

and units from Argo and Springville.

Wilson was booked into the St. Clair County Jail on charges of criminal mischief second degree, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, distribution of marijuana, receiving stolen property fourth degree, attempting to elude, drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of marijuana, carry-

400 block of Main Street, THC oil and two stolen firearms were recovered from the vehicle Harris was driv-

ing. Trussville Police said Harris will not be charged for having the stolen firearms because one of them was reported stolen in 2014, out of Bessemer, and the other was reported stolen in 2017, out of Shelby County.

“We attempted to charge Harris with receiving stolen property, in reference to those firearms, but after consulting with the District Attorney’s Office, they declined to issue warrants due to the time in which they were stolen,” said Short.

Harris was placed in the Jefferson County Jail on bonds totaling $1,600.

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Detective Ben Short said a passerby called and reported the incident at 4:30 a.m. Police responded and said they caught the suspect in the act.

The man was taken into custody.

The owner of the property did not wish to prosecute so the man will be released from the Trussville City Jail and his

name will not be released.

Parish Seafood & Oyster House closed after six years in Trussville. Owner Matt Norman said he is looking at other options.

of vehicles stolen from Chilton County along with firearms and other pieces of stolen property.

“A lot of things went into making these cases,” Assistant Chief Deputy Shane Mayfield said. “Great cooperation between all the agencies involved, a ton of work from all the investigators, and a lot of cooperation from the community.

Some have actively helped in these investigations but overall the community as a whole has been understanding and supportive of all of our efforts.”

The investigation began in April following a rash of vehicle thefts and vehicle burglarizes in Chilton County.

The investigation was aided by the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the Clanton Police Department, the Jemison Police Department, the Ma-

plesville Police Department, Moody Police Department, Northport Police Department, St Clair County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Birmingham Police Department, Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Blount County Sheriff’s Office, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Ft Payne Police Department and the ATF. “I would like to thank everyone for their assistance, their cooperation and their hard work,” Mayfield said. “I would also like to send a message to those who would come into our county and steal what our people work for. Just because you’re not from here doesn’t mean we can’t find you. There’s three guys sitting in the County Jail on $225,000 bonds that probably wish they had stayed at home.”

Moody PD From front page

Following a surge in vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts in Chilton County.

Thanks to the collaboration of information and resources from a multitude of agencies, three men, Courey Jevon Jones, 24, JaJuan Marquis Tanniehill, 19, and Corey Dwayne Bullock Jr., 22, all of Birmingham, were arrested on several felony offenses in Chilton County. The three men have been charged with seven counts of unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, three counts of theft of property in the second degree, two counts of theft of property in the first degree, one count of theft of property in the fourth degree. Their bonds total $225,000 each. Additional charges from other jurisdictions are expected.

The three men have a criminal past and were currently out on bail from Jefferson County.

The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to have their bonds revoked.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Birmingham Police Department also arrested Jahmal Rashard Thomas and Devante Hall, both of Birmingham, and charged them with receiving property in the first degree. The two were found to be in possession

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Potential For US Economic HIGHLIGHTS: Local hair Resurgence After COVID19 salons are back in business

By David Guttery

It seems that over just the last five months, we’ve gone from knowing almost nothing about this disease, to developing pharmaceuticals like Remdisivir, and developing fast track testing platforms, and vaccine research. Clearly, flattening the curve was of great importance early on, but now we must also focus equally great attention to the re-opening of the economy, as quickly, and safely as possible. Today, I want to discuss what we’re able to quantify at the present time with regard to our economic future. We’re beginning to hear conjecture about the possibility of a deep and protracted recession, and potentially a double dip recession.

However, I want to focus my comments within this article on three historically reliable, forward looking indicators in an effort to cut through the sensationalism noise. I want to consider what credit spreads may be telling us, and what the energy complex may be telling us, and I also want to consider what the market itself may be telling us.

Let’s begin with credit spreads. First, I want offer a high-level overview of what is a credit spread. With bonds there is an inverse relationship between price and yield.

As prices rise, yields fall. If we’re in a solid period of economic activity, then it’s likely that debt investors will favor higher yielding corporate issues over the safety of treasuries. So as demand for corporates rise, and prices rise, yields on corporates fall, and prices of treasuries decline, as fear subsides, and yields on treasuries rise. As a result, the spread between yields, tightens. Conversely, if we have the perception of weak economic conditions ahead, you’ll see the opposite. Credit spreads will widen.

The TED spread is the difference between the threemonth Treasury bill and the three-month LIBOR based in US dollars. It is viewed as a proxy for sentiment in a number of ways, and among them, as a proxy for how the bond market may view current and future economic levels of activity. The TED spread spiked at 142 basis points on the 27th of March. As of the 18th of May, seven weeks later, the spread stands at 32 basis points. This is in line with the spread that we normally see on average, and the spread has clearly tightened from the March 27 wide peak. This is a good, positive forward indicator signal of what the debt market believes to be in store for the US economy.

As I’ve mentioned recently within my podcasts, I routinely monitor the website of the CME Group and forward oil futures contracts, because I believe such is a referendum

on what the hedgers, (the consumers of oil and distillates), think about the future price of energy, as well as the opinion of speculators.

With energy prices in the low to upper thirties per barrel range, it leads me to believe that the energy market perceives, as a function of futures prices, that an economic resurgence is more likely than not.

If the anticipation for energy demand wasn’t perceived to be stronger over the coming 12 months, then you wouldn’t likely see oil trading at these levels. It would be difficult to have an increase in demand, without a resurgent economy being the catalyst for that demand.

The third forward indicator is the stock market itself. Only time will tell if the lows established on the 23rd of March indeed prove to be the low for this crisis. Since that time however, through the close of business on the 18th of May, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is higher by 6,384 points, or 35.05% from the intra-day low on the 23rd of March. Markets are discounting mechanisms, and in both directions. In mid-February, markets aggressively discounted assumptions of a much greater impact of COVID19 than what we’ve been able to measure since then. Now, markets are re-pricing those assumptions, and discounting the potential for an economic resurgence.

With regard to an economic resurgence, as we’ve discussed within previous videos, the CARES Act provided a significant amount of relief to small business owners, for the continuation of employee salaries, and to bridge this economic gap created by flattening the curve. Following the passage of the CARES Act, we’ve seen first time weekly jobless claims benefits drop by 57% from the high-water mark of 6.83 million.

Over just the last two readings, the four-week moving jobless claims average has declined by 37%. That’s impressive because as a four-week moving average, its designed to smooth cathartic changes of individual weekly numbers.

I believe this is the result of those once having been simply laid off, being recategorized as furloughed either with or without pay. This is evidence that indeed, employers are utilizing the Payroll Protection Plan resources to retain employees, for the purpose of re-opening as strongly as possible when it’s safe to do so.

If that weren’t the most likely outcome, then we wouldn’t observe such an improvement in metrics like the four-week moving average.

Opening safely is clearly a concern. We do have some encouraging trends that are developing. The Purchasing Managers Index is a reading on monthly industrial output,

and every nation has a manufacturing PMI. It’s an external look into the industrial output of a nation. Any reading below 50 is indicative of contraction, and above 50 is indicative of expansion.

On the 28th of February, the China PMI was 35.7.

That’s depression level. One month later on the 31st of March, it stood at 52. That in and of itself was impressive. I’ve never seen a PMI index jump that quickly in one month, and there’s no way it could have, without factories being full of healthy workers.

Still, it is but one data point.

Last month, on the 30th of April, we observed a reading of 49.4. This is a backward looking indicator, meaning, factories had to be full of workers, and healthy workers for at least the last 60 days, in order for manufacturing output to resurge to this degree.

While this economic resurgence has taken place in China, we’ve seen no new resurgence of COVID19. This suggests that it is indeed possible to have a strong resurgence of economic activity without triggering a second wave of the disease. Only time will tell if this trend sustains. Closer to home, we can take a look at the State of Georgia for some insight into state specific trends.

After nearly a month when the State officially reopened on the 21st of April, the trend of newly reported cases continues to be on the decline.

Going forward, “normal” is going to be a term that has a different meaning for everyone. I can say however that to me, it seems that we’re ahead of where I had hoped we might be in the reopening process. As of the 16th of May, four states remain closed, while forty two states are either fully or regionally open.

The other four states are reportedly slated to open within the week. If global trends in Asia and the Eurozone are indicators of what we can expect here, then given the degree by which we’re opening now, I think the more likely outcome is a stronger economic resurgence and the odds of a double dip, or protracted recession become increasingly less likely. That seems to be what the forward economic indicators are suggesting at this time. (*) David R. Guttery, RFC, RFS, CAM, is a financial advisor, and has been in practice for 29 years, and is the President of Keystone Financial Group in Trussville. David offers products and services using the following business names: Keystone Financial Group – insurance and financial services | Ameritas Investment Company, LLC (AIC), Member FINRA / SIPC – securities and investments | Ameritas Advisory Services – investment advisory services.

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TRUSSVILLE — The week of May 11 was a busy one for hairstylists and barbers across the state of Alabama.

After being given the green light by Governor Kay Ivey, salon owners once again opened their doors, allowing clients in, while carefully following safety guidelines to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

The Phoenix Salon, in Trussville, was closed from Wednesday, March 18 until it reopened on Tuesday, May 12.

You may imagine a flock of customers waiting at the front door, but the salon was able to keep a calm and organized system during its first day back in operation.

Salon owner Rhonda Moore said stylists scheduled clients one at a time.

“I just have an awesome group of women,” said Moore.

“We had a great reopening. It flowed perfect.”

All stylists were required to wear masks and clients

The staff of The Phoenix Salon before the coronavirus outbreak.

were offered masks and hand sanitizer at the door. After servicing a client, all stylists were required to clean all tools and chair areas. Door handles, shampoo bowls, restrooms and all areas of the building were wiped down regularly by staff.

“When you go in for your cosmetology test at the board, you are constantly sanitizing,” said Moore. “I told the girls that’s what it feels like.”

The waiting area inside the salon has been closed off, so anyone waiting must stay outside of the building until their appointment. These procedures will be followed, ac-

cording to Moore, until further notice.

Stylist Katie Roberson was one of many stylists across the state that suffered through income loss for nearly eight weeks.

“I am most excited to be back at work safely,” said Roberson. “We have been given guidelines that are easy to follow and clients that are very understanding.”

Rhonda Moore said she is thankful The Phoenix Salon survived the quarantine.

“We are so happy to be back and we are open for business,” said Moore.

Wrapsody in Trussville now open

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — Wrapsody, a gift and boutique store, opened its Trussville location on Monday, May 18, 2020.

The store is in the strip development with Metro Diner, Chicken Salad Chick, Orangetheory and Taco Mama.

Wrapsody owner Christie Howell said the business plans to be involved with the Trussville Area Chamber of Com-

Shirley’s From front page

To date, Carmack estimates that she has taken more than 100 orders of flowers to Our Lady of the Angels Chapel. That has allowed Shirley’s to pay its bills this month and make

merce and with local schools.

“We’re very excited to get to know the locals and our customers,” said Howell. “We have a great customer base at our other stores so we’re excited to get to know the community.”

Wrapsody has locations in Hoover and in Auburn. According to its website, the boutique offers high-quality gifts, home accessories, handbags, jewelry and more. The store also offers free gift-wrapping

services.

Store hours will be Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.

– 6 p.m.

Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies are opening a joint location in the same development. An opening date has not been announced.

payroll without pulling too much out of savings.

Following Gov. Kay Ivey’s amendment to her safer-at-home order this past week, which allows for most businesses to reopen at their discretion, Shirley’s has since reopened. Granted, business remains slow

as people tentatively test the waters of normalcy, but it’s picking up, Carmack said. “(Father Mary) was so touched and emotional when we showed up with our first batch of flowers,” Carmack reflected on her first delivery excursion. “… It was just amazing.”

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Summer Vegetables: Squash Recipes

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Winter Squash Sauce • 1 Cup of Winter Squash, roasted • (Acorn, Butternut, etc) • 1 Cup of mayonnaise • 1 Cup of sour cream • 2 Tablespoons of chives • 1 teaspoon of parsley • 1/2 teaspoon of salt • 1/4 teaspoon of dill • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper Toss the squash in a bowl with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and 1 Tablespoon of sugar. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees, until evenly roasted and soft. Scrape out the center if it has a thick skin, because some varieties do.

Purée all the ingredients in a mixer and serve the sauce either chilled or hot with foods of your choice.

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Golden Tomato Soup • 1 Cup of fresh basil, chopped • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed and minced • 1 teaspoon of black pepper • 1 teaspoon of salt • 1/2 Cup of green onions, chopped • 1 can of tomato soup (10 Ounces) • 1 1/2 Cups of roasted winter squash • (Acorn, Butternut, etc) • 1 Cup of heavy cream • 1 Tablespoon of butter • 1 can of tomato paste • Mozzarella cheese • Parmesan cheese Toss the squash in a bowl with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and 1 Tablespoon of sugar. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees, until evenly roasted and soft. Scrape out the center if it has a thick skin, because some varieties do. In a pot sauté the butter, onions, basil, garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper together.

Add in the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer on low for 1 hour. Once it’s cooked you can purée in a mixer or keep it chunky. Top it with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, before serving.

Cream of Squash Soup Cream of squash soup is a great make ahead dish.

The flavors improve after a day in the fridge chilling and it can be served hot or cold to accompany the current season.

• 1 onion, diced • 1 clove of garlic, crushed and minced • 2 Tablespoons of butter

• 1 1/2 Pounds of yellow squash, thinly sliced • 1 container of beef broth (10 Ounces) • 1/4 Cup of water • 3/4 Cup of heavy cream • 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper • Parsley for garnish In a Dutch oven melt the butter and sauté the vegetables with the seasonings. Once they are browned and translucent, add in the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes.

Purée in a mixer and chill for 24 hours, before serving it either hot or cold.

Squash Patties • 1 Pound of yellow squash, shredded • 2 green onions, chopped • 1 egg • 1 Tablespoon of flour • 1/2 teaspoon of salt • 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper • Vegetable oil Preheat a cast iron skillet with vegetable oil. Mix all the ingredients together and drop the mixture into the oil using a 1/4 measuring cup. Press the patties into shape using the back of a fork. Fry the patties on each side, until they are golden and brown.

Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin • 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded • 2 Tablespoons of margarine • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced • 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes • 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon of salt • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper 3/4 Cup of sour cream • 1 Cup of Cheddar cheese, shredded Place spaghetti squash in a covered dish and add 1/4 inch of water. Microwave for 10 to 12 minutes. Scrape the insides of squash with a fork and

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transfer to a small bowl.

While the spaghetti squash is cooking. Heat the margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Once it has browned to a nice color. Preheat the oven at 375 degrees. Grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Mix the spaghetti squash, onion mixture, sour cream, and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese together.

Transfer it to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining Cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn on broiler for the last 2 to 3 minutes and broil until the gratin is golden brown on top.

Squash Cookies • 1/2 Cup of butter, softened • 3/4 Cup of white sugar • 3/4 Cup of brown sugar, packed • 2 eggs • 1 1/2 Cups cooked butternut squash, mashed • 2 1/2 Cups of all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon of baking soda • 2 teaspoons of cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon of salt • 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg • 1/4 teaspoon of ginger • 1 Cup of raisins • 1 1/2 Cups pecans • 1/4 teaspoon of allspice • 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder Preheat the oven at 375 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in the eggs and squash. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices; add to mixture, stirring until well blended. Stir in raisins and nuts.

Spoon onto cookie sheets spacing cookies 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges are golden.

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Local brewery, Ferus Artisan Ales, tentatively targets reopening date for around Memorial Day

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — Despite the state announcing that most businesses can now reopen their doors at their own discretion, Ferus Artisan Ales in Trussville has decided to take the cautious and methodical route to reopening its doors to patrons.

The brewery, located on 101 Beech Street, announced on Thursday evening that it has targeted a reopening date for around Memorial Day. That decision allows the brewery to implement safe and hygienic standards that are in the best interest of customers and employees alike.

“We want to do everything the right way,” Tim Adams said. “… It’s going on three months now, so what’s another week? What’s another 10 days to make it that much better?

Once it does reopen, Ferus Artisan Ales will abide by state social distancing and occupancy guidelines, which call for tables to be 6-feet apart, employees to wear face

coverings and limit party size to no more than eight people per table. In response, the brewery opened up the event space to accommodate more tables and will introduce table service to limit people roaming about.

The move to waiters and waitresses is also an attempt to improve the dining service for customers who can now kick back and enjoy a stressfree experience.

“We’re trying to take the place up a notch, elevate it a little bit,” Adams said.

There’s no need to rush it, Adams added. The delayed opening will allow the brewery to get its affairs in order

and to provide a better experience for customers. By the time it reopens, the walkway should be completed with additional lighting outside.

The outside bar is also close to opening, head brewer Nate Darnell said.

Ferus Artisan Ales will be open Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 11. am. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

“We don’t want to open up and give you anything less than a perfect experience,” Darnell said. “We’re taking a very conscious decision to wait just a minute longer and see if we can get our ducks in a row.”

Governor Kay Ivey’s amended Safer at Home Order set forth guidelines for restaurants to follow in order to continue the fight against the spread of coronavirus.

would like your restaurant added to the list, email the restaurant name, city and information to news@trussvilletribune.com, with subject: RESTAURANTS. CENTER POINT Fire Wok is offering outdoor dining and takeout.

area open as a full-service restaurant. Curbside is also available.

Great Harvest Bread Co. is offering limited seating inside. Takeout and curbside are also available.

Guerrero Mexican Grill has opened its dining room

Restaurants are now allowed to open dining rooms, as long as they keep 6 feet between tables. Eateries are also asked to follow guidelines from the Alabama Department of Public Health, which include using disposable menus, considering reservations-only or call-ahead seating, training staff on sanitizing procedures and providing hand sanitizer to employees and guests, among other suggestions.

Many restaurants have been offering curbside service or delivery and many are continuing those services even after the governor’s amendment.

The Palace restaurant in Trussville is one of many places not opening its dining room. The restaurant said it is still evaluating how to follow requirements and necessary protocol. The Palace is still offering curbside pickup.

Below is a list of other restaurants and how they are currently operating. If you

CLAY Papa Sal’s is offering takeout only.

LEEDS Rusty’s BBQ is offering drive-thru services.

MOODY Bluegrass Barbeque has opened its dining room and patio. Curbside and takeout are still available.

PINSON Ken’s BBQ is open for dine-in and carryout.

SPRINGVILLE Main Street Italian Bistro is offering indoor and outdoor dine-in and takeout. The restaurant also has a window for pickup.

TRUSSVILLE Cajun Steamer is currently closed for construction.

Casa Fiesta is open for dine-in (50% capacity) and takeout.

Edgars Bakery Trussville has opened its dining room and has spaced tables 6 feet apart.

Ferus Artisan Ales dining

and is practicing safe distancing. Groups are limited to 10 or less.

Kemp’s Kitchen is offering dine-in or carryout.

Konomi Japanese Steak and Sushi Bar is offering takeout only.

La Calle Tacos & Snacks is open for curbside and to go only.

La Cazuela Mexican Cusine open for dine-in (50% capacity) and takeout.

Marco’s Pizza is offering contact-free delivery and carryout.

Moe’s Original BBQ is offering limited dine-in, curbside, drive-thru and to go.

Sherry’s Cafe has dine-in and drive-thru service.

The Three Eared Rabbit is open for pickup and delivery from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Trussville To Go is offering contactless delivery to homes and businesses. To order, download the Trussville To Go app, or go to www.TrussvilleToGo.com.

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Johnny Lee Beck, 67, of Pinson, AL, entered his heavenly home on May 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father E.B. Beck and is survived by his mother, Melba Sue Beck; his devoted, loving wife of 39 years, Martha Beck; three brothers: Ken Beck, Randy Beck and Danny Beck; his devoted daughter, Dr. Kimberly French, son-in-law John French, daughter, Jenifer Beck Kimble (Shawn); son Jason Beck; and seven grandchildren: Presley French, Alex French, Casey French, Andrew Beck, Lena Beck, Ethan Kimble and Bryson Kimble. A member of Northpark Baptist Church, Johnny was a kind, loving man who’s family was his joy in life. He always put others’ needs ahead of his own and will be missed dearly. A graveside service was held on Saturday May 16, 2020 at 1pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Trussville, Al. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Northpark Baptist Church

Sheila (Phillips) Marsh

9, 1956 ~ may 11, 2020 (age 63)

Sheila Phillips Marsh, age 63, of Birmingham, passed away May 11, 2020. She was a member of Huffman Baptist Church, loved Alabama football and her Pomeranians. Graveside services were on Thursday, May 14, at 1pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. She is survived by her son Frederick Clint Marsh, brother Mike Phillips, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

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Mrs. Amberson is survived by her husband, Ray Amberson; mother, Carolyn Wilson; daughter, Amanda Amberson Mundy (Chris); son, Lee Amberson (Katie), brother, Dale Wilson (Beverly); sister, Teresa Allred (David); sister, Kenneith Donald (Glenn); granddaughter, Summer Mundy (Age 10); grandsons, Henry Amberson (Age 10), Nash Amberson (Age 9), Nolan Amberson (Age 6), Hawkins Amberson (Age 4), nieces Ann Marie Wilson (Nathan), Brooke Wahl (Tyler), Hayley Wilson and nephews, John David Allred, Health Wilson (Elsa), Hamilton Donald (Julia), Jordan Donald, and 8 great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Verlon Wilson.

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Bobby was a native of East Lake, AL. He was a wonderful husband, father and Pappy. Bobby was a hardworking man. He was a tube mill operator for 37 years at Atlas Tube. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. He was a huge Alabama football fan.

Bobby had a big heart and will be missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Janis “Jan” Meadows, his four sons, Brandon Meadows, Josh Meadows, T.J. Burtram (Brittany) and Jordan Walker; his six grandsons, Hunter Meadows, Trent “T-Bone” Meadows, Haiston Meadows, Eli Meadows, Camden Burtram and Weston Burtram; two sisters-in-law, Vickie Morehead (Jeff) and Lucretia “Sissy” Parker (Terry); he also leaves behind a host of extended family and friends. The funeral for Bobby will be held at Jefferson Memorial Chapel at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21st with visitation held from 4:00 p.m. until time of the service.

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Pinson Valley football adds former CentralPhenix City coach as passing game coordinator, wide receivers coach

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

PINSON — The Pinson Valley football team added another piece to the puzzle on Sunday afternoon with the announcement that Justin Albert will depart Central-Phenix City and travel west to become the passing game coordinator.

See PINSON VALLEY, Page 12

Former ClayChalkville stalwart Tyrrell Pigrome transfers from Maryland to WKU

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

BOWLING GREEN – A former Clay-Chalkville High School football stalwart found himself a new home this weekend as Tyrrell Pigrome announced that he has transferred to Western Kentucky University following a 34-game stint as quarterback at the University of Maryland.

See PIGROME, Page 12

The Trussville Tribune

State championship-winning coach, David Dobbs, retires as head coach of HTHS varsity track and field

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — A stalwart within the Hewitt-Trussville High School athletics community announced his retirement from the varsity track and field team on Thursday night, ending a 30year career within the track program.

David Dobbs, a state championship-winning coach, stepped down as head coach of the track and field team; however, the figurehead will stay with the program as an assistant coach and will remain as the head coach of the cross country program at Hewitt-Trussville.

“It has been my privilege to coach for the past 30 years at Hewitt-Trussville High School,” Dobbs said in a statement. “I would not trade these memories for anything. There is no better place to teach and coach than in the Trussville City Schools system. It is time to turn the program over to someone we know who will be able to carry on the legacy that Ani-

Photo courtesy of Hewitt-Trussville athletics.

ta and I have built here. We have always taught that the program is bigger than wins and losses and have worked to ensure that our athletes developed character, through competition, to become outstanding ladies and gentlemen. We will always bleed red and gray and will continue to be a part of this program as we support it in the future.

Go Huskies!”

Dobbs began his teach-

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ing career within the Trussville school system as a physical education teacher at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School in 1990 before becoming the science teacher at the middle, junior high and high school.

As a coach, Dobbs guided his girls’ indoor and outdoor track teams to a 1999 state championship. During his tenure with the track team, Dobbs propelled the program

to five sectional titles and 12 sectional second-place finishes. Dobbs was recently named as the 2019 all-star coach of the north girls cross country team.

Under his tutelage, more than 80 Hewitt-Trussville athletes signed college scholarships.

“Coach Dobbs represents everything that is right about high school athletics,” Trussvillle City Schools’ Athletics Director Lance Walker said.

“He built our track and field program from the ground up and has devoted his professional career to making our program one of the most respected in the state. His coaching accomplishments are impressive, but I am most thankful for the impact he has had on the kids in our community over the past few decades. I regularly hear from his former athletes and they share all the positive ways in which Coach impacted their lives. I am excited about Coach Dobbs continuing with us as a Track and Field Assistant and Head Cross Country coach.”

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HTHS names 2017 national coach of the year, Tom Esslinger, as varsity track and field coach

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville High School will now be the home of the 2017 girls track and field national coach of the year following the announcement that Tom Esslinger will be handed the reins of the Huskies’ varsity track and field team.

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HewittTrussville, Leeds High Schools represented on 2020 NorthSouth Girls’ and Boys’ Golf AllStar Teams

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — The 2020 North-South Girls’ and Boys’ Golf All-Star Teams were announced on Monday afternoon and two local rising seniors were among the two 10-member teams.

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Pigrome From page 11

Pigrome, who was the 2015 Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year and twotime Alabama Mr. Football runner-up, concluded his run with the Terps with 1,777 passing yards, nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

He played in 34 games and started in six.

The 5-foot-10, 209-pound native of Clay now joins a Hilltoppers team that went 9-4 in 2019 and capped off the season with a victory over Western Michigan in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl. Pigrome will join a loaded Hilltoppers quarter-

back crew that includes returnees Kevaris Thomas and Davis Shanley, along with incoming freshman Grady Robison and Darius Ocean.

At Clay-Chalkville, Pigrome led the Cougars to two state championship games under head coach Jerry Hood. He won the title as a junior.

Esslinger From page 11

Esslinger arrives at Trussville following a 15-year career at Homewood High School where he helmed the track and field team and served as the cross country program director.

“I have such tremendous respect for Coach Dobbs and the track and field program he built,” Esslinger said. “I am so excited for the opportunity to build on the momentum of the program and help Hewitt-Trussville athletes reach their full potential. I am extremely thankful to get the chance to be a part of the extraordinary athletic department, school, and community in Trussville, and I can’t wait to meet the student-athletes and get to work.”

While at Homewood, Esslinger won 31 state championships in cross country and track and field. Among his many accomplishments, Esslinger has been named the 2017 Girls Track and Field National Coach of the Year, the Girls

May 20 - 26, 2020 Track and Field South Coach of the Year by NFHS and was named as a coach for the U.S. Navy Team for the Warrior Games in Colorado Springs in 2014. Overall, Esslinger has also been named Alabama Track and Field Coach of the Year four times.

Prior to coaching, Esslinger was an All-Conference Decathlete in 2001 and 2003 in the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference, earned the Perseverance Award for Courage and Character in Athletics, won the Most Outstanding Student in Political Science Award and was selected to the Verizon Academic All-District IV Team for NCAA Track & Field.

Esslinger’s father, John, resides in the AHSAA Hall of Fame following a career that witnessed his programs claim 46 state championships.

“I first want to thank Coach David Dobbs for his commitment to HT Track and Field,” Trussville City Schools Athletics Director Lance Walker said. “He is a well-respected coach who has built this pro-

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gram into what it is today. I am thrilled that he is staying with us as the cross country coach and Assistant Track and Field coach. When Coach Dobbs and I began talking about the future, we were both committed to finding the best possible individual to lead the program into the future. We are thrilled that Coach Esslinger is joining the Husky family. He has a proven track record of success and I have been impressed with his character and passion. We are all excited about working together to make our program the best that it can be.”

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And wide receivers coach under new Pinson Valley head coach Sam Shade.

Albert, who was the wide receivers coach, among other duties, with the Red Devils, will now helm an Indians’ passing game that will more than likely be guided by former Fyffe High School quarterback Zach Pyron.

“Football is a game that I hold closely to my heart, and I have been blessed thus far in my career,” Albert said in a statement announcing his decision.

Albert departs a Central-Phenix City football

team that concluded the 2019 season 12-2 and fell to Thompson, 40-14, in the Class 7A state championship game. The Red Devils were led by a high-scoring offense that averaged 37.1 points per game in 2019 and scored a total of 520 points throughout the season, which is more than 150 points higher than the second highest-scoring team in Class 7A, Region 2 (Auburn, 372 points).

Albert was also the wide receivers coach, punt and kick returners coach and was a signal coordinator during the Red Devils’ 2018 Class 7A state championship run.

Albert is a former college football player who spent

two seasons at Auburn as a walk-on before transferring to Troy to wrap his playing career. He played high school football at Prattville High where he won two consecutive Class 6A state championships (2006-07) and went 61-2 in four seasons.

During his senior season at Prattville, Albert was named to the All-State first team after rushing for 1,400 yards and 28 touchdowns.

During his high school career, Albert scored 62 touchdowns and rushed for 3,055 yards.

“Thank you to the Lord above for giving me the opportunity to coach the game every day,” Albert said.

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The teams were selected by a committee who reviewed nominations from AHSAA member school golf coaches.

“We are proud to announce these teams even though we are disappointed that the AllStar competition set for the All-Star Sports Week this summer has been canceled,” Jamie Lee, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association, said. “Nonetheless, these 40 individual players earned this recognition and

Photo courtesy of The Hewitt-Trussville golf team.

will be receiving certificates from the AHSADCA for their selection to these prestigious squads.”

Representing the North girls’ all-star team will be rising senior Robyn Blakey, of Leeds.

Representing the North boys’ all-star team will be rising senior Cole Davidson, of Hewitt-Trussville.

The AHSADCA has an-

nounced that it will release the boys’ and girls’ tennis, baseball, softball and boys’ and girls’ soccer all-star teams later this week.

The golf all-star competition was held for the first time in 2019. The North All-Stars defeated the South All-Stars in match play in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions. The event was held at the Montgomery Country Club.

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