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By Erica Thomas, managing editor

CLAY — Clay-Chalkville High School’s graduation ceremonies for Tuesday, May 26, 2020, were postponed because of weather. The graduation will now be held on Sunday, May 31.

See CCHS, Page 8

Alabama youth sports are set to resume with state mandated guidelines in place

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

MONTGOMERY – Youth sports are set to resume in the coming days following Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to amend her safer-athome order to relax restrictions on a multitude of close-contact businesses and activities.

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Stone Logan, recipient of this year’s $5,000 Rotary Scholarship

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, passed several resolutions and proclamations during an online meeting. The workshop and regular meetings were conducted using Zoom.

During the work session, Council President Zack Steele said he wanted to discuss a recent food truck ordinance amended by the council.

On May 12, the council amended the ordinance making it possible for food trucks to operate in residential areas if they are parked in a common area. Steele said he wanted to continue the conversation about the food truck ordinance and discuss options.

Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat said he wants to be supportive of brick and mortar restaurants and food trucks.

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club named Stone Logan the recipient of the 2020 Rotary Scholarship, worth $5,000.

Among Logan’s accomplishments are Freshman Homecoming Court.

CLAY — A Clay woman and her furry friend had the purr-fect ending to a terrifying situation on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Chelsea Allen worked for hours to find a way to get her cat, Pearl, out of a tall pine tree. But no worries, this story ends with a fresh bowl of food and a snuggle inside a warm, cozy house.

Pearl is known for chasing chipmunks and squirrels in her backyard in the Eagle Ridge subdivision. She usually stays close by, only venturing as far as the nextdoor neighbor’s yard. She enjoys the great outdoors for a few hours and settles in at the end of the evening by meowing at the door to come inside. But Friday night was different. Pearl didn’t return home. Since that had happened before, Allen didn’t panic right away. But when she awoke Saturday morning to no meow at the door, she knew something was wrong.

Allen said she was starting to worry when she saw a post on

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

SPRINGVILLE — A Springville teen was inspired to write a song for students graduating during the coronavirus pandemic.

See SONG, Page 8

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But he said he has heard a variety of concerns from neighbors in residential areas when it comes to food trucks parked in driveways and roadways.

The city entered into an agreement with Trussville City Schools to make space at Magnolia Elementary School and at Cahaba Elementary School a common area for food trucks. For now, the council decided to leave the ordinance as is.

REGULAR MEETING During the regular meet-

ing, the council approved the final draft of Mayor Choat’s 2040 plan. Choat said around 200 citizens helped form the plan. It will guide city leaders in making decisions about growth, spending and policy initiatives.

“I appreciate those of you who have participated,” said Choat. “I appreciate everybody that has done that and this resolution tonight is asking us to adopt and approve the 2040 plan for the city of Trussville.”

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“Then in our neighborhood Facebook, a neighbor posted saying there was a black and white cat meowing behind a house,” Allen explained. “I went there and walked through the backyard. A man came up and said, ‘yeah, that cat has been up there yesterday meowing since lunch.”

When Allen realized Pearl had been in the pine tree for nearly 24 hours, she knew she had to act.

“She [Pearl] immediately sees me and starts meowing like crazy,” Allen remembered. “She was panicking.”

Allen immediately began to think of her options. She tried a ladder, but it wasn’t tall enough to reach the cat that was nearly 60 feet up in the tree. She said she knew she couldn’t call the fire department, so she took to Facebook asking for advice.

“A lady posted on the Facebook page with a screenshot saying a man called The Tree Man got her friend’s cat out of a tree,” said Allen.

With excitement, Allen picked up the phone.

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ROAD WIDENING The council approved a resolution authorizing the widening of Main Street in downtown Trussville. The city will acquire 479 sq. feet of property at 199 Main Street.

Mayor Choat said Tillman Consulting has assisted the city in acquiring land for the project and he said there is only one more piece of property to be required.

“It’s been a long time coming and Randall Tillman and his group did a fantastic job,” said Choat. “We couldn’t have done it without the people, the business owners and property owners from Main Street down to Parkway and I really appreciate that.”

Choat said he hopes work on the widening project can begin towards the end of October 2020.

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Cookie Dough Magic to open new location in Trussville’s Entertainment District

See COOKIE DOUGH, Page 4

Trussville Planning & Zoning Board meeting for rezoning request for part of Hamilton property on Hwy 11 From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Trussville’s Planning and Zoning Board will meet on Monday, June 8, 2020, concerning a rezoning request for a piece of property off Highway 11.

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Pinson man offers warning after terrifying online dating experience

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

PINSON — Online dating offers a convenient way to meet new people and build relationships. Unfortunately, not every date ends in success. One Pinson man found that out the hard way.

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“I immediately called him,” she said. “He immediately answered and said he was in a tree and would call as soon as he was done. Not 30 minutes later, he called back and said he would come to get her.”

Just hearing that help was on the way calmed Allen’s fears.

“It automatically calmed my heart because I was panicking,” she explained.

Half an hour later, Pearl’s rescue arrived on the scene.

“He put those spikes on

BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Department of Health will retain many of the limitations placed upon entertainment venues, Dr. Mark Wilson said on Friday.

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and he was so quick,” said Allen. “I had her in my arms in 15 minutes.”

The Tree Man didn’t charge Allen for the emergency service, so she made him fresh brownies and gave him $50.

“The fact that it was a Saturday and he had already worked all day, it really meant a lot to me not only to get her safe but that another human cared that much,” Allen continued.

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By Erica Thomas, managing editor

Springville teen writes and records song for seniors graduating during coronavirus pandemic

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Trussville City Council approves property acquisition to widen Main Street, discusses food truck ordinance

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Moody’s Doris Stanley Memorial Library closed until further notice as employee is tested for COVID-19

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

MOODY — Moody’s Doris Stanley Memorial Library announced on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, that it will be closed for the foreseeable future following the news that an employee is being tested for COVID-19.

The library, which was offering curbside service, announced the move as a preventative measure “for the

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The library began offering

curbside service on Monday, May 18, 2020. It’s still closed to the public, but staff will provide check in and out services for books. Patrons can pick up their items at the front entrance.

Once the library reopens, staff will be on site Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. You can reserve items for checkout by going to the library’s catalog or contact them at (205) 640-2517 with your requests.

Clay Public Library reopens with several safety guidelines in place

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

CLAY — The Clay Public Library reopened its doors on Monday, May 18, 2020, with a return to normal business hours along with a few stipulations added to remain compliant with health and safety guidelines issued as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

To combat the spread of COVID-19, the library has issued several guidelines that patrons must follow as they move about the premises: • Patrons must practice social distancing while on the premises.

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• The book drop remains closed.

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• Checkout limit is five books and five media items per family.

• The library will not charge for late returns.

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City of Center Point will soon have 40 Flock Safety cameras on roadways From The Tribune staff reports

CENTER POINT — The city of Center Point has approved the purchase of more Flock Safety cameras to place throughout the city.

Mayor Tom Henderson recently proposed the purchase of the cameras and the city council approved the move. Henderson said the city already has four cameras and the next purchase will be for 36 additional cameras.

“I think it will help,” said Henderson. “We’re looking forward to getting the new ones up. Hopefully, it will help calm things down.”

The council approved the purchase of 50 cameras, so there could be more added at a later date.

Henderson said the cameras have already helped Jefferson County Sheriff’s

Main Street From front page

OTHER BUSINESS The Back to School Sales Tax holiday will be observed in Trussville from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17 until Sunday, July 19, at 12 midnight.

The holiday is in conjunction with the statewide Sales Tax Holiday.

The city also passed two resolutions concerning the takeover of streets in two subdivisions. Beginning in May of 2021, the city will assume maintenance responsibilities on

Office fight crime.

“What we’re trying to do is catch them going into the larger areas,” said Henderson. “We’ve got so many entrances into Center Point. I mean, you can come in from anywhere. So, we’re trying to cover most of those so that we have them going and coming and into the neighborhoods.”

The city of Clay recently approved the purchase of 37 Flock cameras for subdivisions.

The cameras take snapshots of tags and alert authorities to stolen tags, stolen vehicles, and to tags registered to a person with a warrant. Authorities can also enter “hot list” information to search for certain vehicles.

the streets of Trussville Springs and Winslow Parc, sector 2.

Due to unforeseen but necessary change concerning construction at the Greenway Ball Field, the city had to add $4,959 to the project to upgrade the fields. The construction company, Powers & Associates, had to add the cost to remove existing dugouts.

A proclamation was passed observing “Shop Local: Live Big and Shop Small Days.”

The purpose of the proclamation is to boost the local economy, create jobs and foster a sense of belonging among

community members. June 11 – 20, 2020 will be “Shop Local: Live Big and Shop Small Days.”

The city also passed a proclamation honoring local EMTs during the week of May 24 – May 30. The move is part of a national observation honoring EMTs. The mayor and the council are asking people in the community to honor the life-saving efforts of the city’s EMTs. Items approved as part of the consent agenda can be viewed online at www.TrussvilleTribune.com.

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Anthony McCurry, 22, said he had been using Tinder to “swipe left” or “swipe right” for several months.

Up until Thursday, May 21, 2020, most of his experiences were positive. On that day, McCurry said he had a terrifying experience.

McCurry made plans to meet up with a woman in Trussville, after talking to her online for about a week.

When he arrived in the Walmart parking lot, the girl he only knows by the name Madison, was in her vehicle.

McCurry made his way to the vehicle and got inside. As he was sitting in the passenger’s seat, he said he noticed something wasn’t right. McCurry said he instantly got an uneasy feeling.

“I wasn’t scared but I knew I was going to have

to find a way to get out of there,” said McCurry. “She told me she was a druggie,” said McCurry. “I don’t judge people who do drugs, but this is something I would like to know before I go on a date with someone.”

McCurry said the girl didn’t look like her photos and he could tell she was under the influence of a substance.

“She was high on something,” McCurry recalled.

“So, I just told her I don’t need this in my life, let’s just cut this out.”

As he started to leave, McCurry said the woman began cursing at him and tried to lock the door. He said she told him she was tired of people leaving her and he said that’swhen she got a knife out of the glovebox of her car. McCurry was able to get out of the car and into his own vehicle. As he drove,

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McCurry said the woman began following him. McCurry said he was eventually able to get away from the woman and he called police to file a report.

McCurry wanted to use his experience as a lesson for others.

“I wouldn’t want it to happen to anybody else,” McCurry added. “I would do a FaceTime or something to make sure they’re who they say they are.”

According to Pew Research Center, a majority of online daters that report being harassed are women.

McCurry said his experience is proof that it can happen to anybody.

Experts recommend performing a background check on anyone before meeting them in person.

For now, McCurry said he will take a break from online dating.

Flock Safety alerts Trussville PD to car reported stolen during Tinder date From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — A Florida man is facing charges after Flock Safety alerted Trussville Police to a stolen vehicle.

Eric Taylor, 40, of Pensacola, Fla., was arrested on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the 5000 block of Pinnacle Square. Taylor was driving an Audi Q3 that a woman out of Florida reported stolen.

The woman told police a man that she met on the dating app

Tinder stole her vehicle after a date.

Trussville Police posted about the incident on Facebook.

“Rather than simply swiping left he decided to meet the young woman for a night out on the town before taking off in her vehicle,” the post said.

Taylor faces charges of receiving stolen property first degree and illegal possession of a credit/debit card. He was transferred to the Jefferson County Jail with bonds totaling $110,000.

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Springville City Council reappoints board members, approves motion to move municipal election polling site to city hall

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

SPRINGVILLE – The Springville City Council virtually convened on Monday, May 18, 2020, for a regularly scheduled meeting and discussed board reappointments, sports field maintenance and the placement of polling for the upcoming municipal elections.

The council approved $1,344 for the purchase of 48 cubic yards of sand and $3,120 for aeration, dressing and the addition of sand for the football and soccer fields at the sports park. All members of the council approved the motion.

The council also approved a motion from Herbert Toles to spend $3,424.07 on the recon-

ditioning of football helmets by Riddell.

The following members were reappointed to their respective boards: • Jennifer Bishop (Historical Commission) • Helen Dickmann (Historical Commission) • Scott Walker (Parks and Recreation Board) • Beth Wingate (Parks and Recreation Board) The motion to reappoint was made by Sherry Reaves.

The council also approved Ordinance 2020-09, which will move the voting place for the municipal elections in Springville from the National Guard Armory to the Springville City Hall. Concerns regarding the environ-

Tree Man From front page

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So, who is The Tree Man? Donato Green is his name.

He is from New York but has lived in Birmingham for a year now.

Green said Pearl wasn’t his first cat rescue call. In fact, he is beginning to garner quite the reputation among cat lovers in the Deep South.

“I need to change the name from The Tree Man to The Cat Man,” Green said. “I had another woman call me today, believe it or not.”

He said when he gets the call, he feels for the felines and their families and he helps out any way he can. As for Pearl, he said the job was an easy one.

“This cat was really, really

The Tree Man (Donato Green) with daughter Aaliyah, 6, and their dog Brownie Strawberry, 10-months-old.

nice,” said Green. “It came to me, it just tried to hold onto the tree and tried to climb over my back. That’s when I got a little nervous, but I just held its arms until I could get it in the bag and it was good. I lowered it down and that was it.”

Bystanders described the rescue as quick and easy. One lady said it was as if the cat

ment were cited as reasons to move. All council members voted yes to pass the motion.

A resolution to accept Crandall Drive as a city street was passed, as well. The motion, which was introduced by Reaves, was approved by all.

Further expenditures: • The council approved $1,250 for advanced EMT training for Daniel Caudle to be paid from the fire scholarship fund.

• The council approved an out-of-pocket purchase of $656.61 for fire department training materials. The materials cost $9,639.12, but the fire department will be reimbursed $8,982.51 from the Regional Paramedic Services.

jumped into Green’s arms, so thankful for the rescue.

Green said he is in the business of helping others.

“It was my pleasure,” said Green. “I was so stoked when I could actually hold the cat.

And then the owners, you can tell that these ladies are really, really close with their cats.

They love their cats.”

Although Green doesn’t charge for cat rescues, he said it’s rewarding to see reunions between cat moms and their kitties. Also, the brownies added a nice touch.

“They were delicious,” he said. “They were nice and soft and warm. They were fresh!”

Pearl is now snug as a bug in a rug in her home. Allen said she won’t be having any outdoor excursions anytime soon.

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Cookie Dough From front page

From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — A new, sweet spot is coming soon to downtown Trussville. Cookie Dough Magic serves safeto-eat cookie dough and the owners are getting ready to open up shop and serve people in the Entertainment District.

Owners Chris and Melissa Bell already have a location in Birmingham and they just announced a new location is coming soon to Huntsville.

Now, they’re announcing the Trussville location is in the works. Chris Bell said he hopes to open in Trussville in late summer or early fall 2020.

It will be in the same building as Ferus Artisan Ales, on Beech Street.

As for the atmosphere, the design of the 1400 sq. ft. space will be based on the existing location in Birmingham.

“We didn’t want this concept of the shop to ever look like your traditional, brightlight ice cream dessert shop,” said Chris Bell. “We wanted to create an experience.”

The shop will have a family-friendly vibe during the day and at night, things darken a little for the mature crowd.

“It’s more of a date-night,

older adult sort of thing. At night, the music is bumping,” explained Bell. “Of course, kids can come in, too, but that’s the kind of experience we wanted to create.”

Bell believes the experience will complement the brewery next door. Above all, he hopes this new concept will delight palates and put smiles on faces.

“We want them to feel like they’ve never had anything like that before,” said Bell.

“The vibe and experience are so important to us, but our product and our customer service are also very important.”

Bell said his business prides itself on high-quality products with real ingredients.

He says Cookie Dough Magic’s customer service is also top-notch.

The product itself is safe to eat because the flour undergoes a special heat treatment to kill bacteria. Although you’ve always been told not to eat cookie dough, this concept is a game-changer.

“It’s really good,” Bell said. “It’s not thick and gritty

like normal cookie dough. It’s real smooth.”

The Bell’s developed all of their 13 flavors on their own, using real ingredients.

The cookie dough is served chilled, in a cone, cup or in a milkshake.

Magic Chocolate Chip, Salty Sweet, Birthday Cake Batter and Magic Unicorn are some of the options served at Cookie Dough Magic. There are also vegan and gluten-free options.

You can learn more about Cookie Dough Magic from its website, which is linked in this story on www.TrussvilleTribune.com.

property owners within 500 feet of the property.

“This request does not affect the zoning on any property other than the property listed

above,” the letter stated in bold print.

The rezoning request was made by AL Trussville Highway 11, LLC as agent for Charles Hamilton, as trustee of the Francis D. Hamilton Revocable Trust.

The meeting on June 8, will be at 6 p.m. at Trussville City Hall and only 16 people will be allowed inside the auditorium at once. Masks or face coverings are recommended.

Rezoning From front page

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The Farmhouse of Springville to serve fresh variety with a dash of ‘home-grown’

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

SPRINGVILLE — A fresh and flavorful culinary option will soon be available in Springville. The Farmhouse of Springville plans to open

by Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

Owner Ryan Zargo is no stranger to culinary perfection. After 15 years in the food industry, Zargo is hoping to offer a unique culinary experience to patrons.

“We’re just looking to bring a different selection of food to the area,” said Zargo.

“We will offer a lot of local-type dishes but we will also put our own spin on it.”

That “spin” will include a variety of options daily. The Farmhouse will have a regular menu with appetizers, creative salads and sandwiches.

“I live here and when I’m not working, I want to go eat,” Zargo added. “There’s nothing wrong with the places that are around but you kind of look for something different from time to time.”

Zargo is striving to do something different by offering a range of local and fresh options.

Always on the table at The Farmhouse, you can look for the hickory-smoked chicken wings, fried green tomatoes, fried pickles, honey-glazed onion rings and loaded fries, among other dishes. But after

The Farmhouse of Springville plans to open by June 9. Photo: Ryan Zargo.

5 p.m. each day, the creative juices will overflow.

“We will have two to three entrees after five,” Zargo said.

“We’ll have things like chicken pot pie with honey biscuits, beef tips and rice, chicken fried steak, pot roast, shrimp and grits, stuff like that.”

Zargo said the menu will alternate and will include special nights such as steak night, BBQ night and pasta night.

“We will change it up in order to give people a variety of things to choose from instead of always having the same old thing every day.”

There will also be daily specials that you won’t see on the regular menu, along with a soup of the day.

The Farmhouse of Springville is going the extra mile to ensure patrons leave

with pleased palates. Many of the spices and vegetables are grown by Zargo himself.

“I have about a 1200 square foot vegetable garden in my backyard that I will get some vegetables for the restaurant from, as far as our salads and stuff goes,” Zargo explained.

If he can’t grow it, Zargo said he will aim to source locally.

After growing up in Trussville, Zargo played semipro baseball before joining the Marine Corps where he served for four years. He then found his passion for cooking, thanks to a TV commercial.

“I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, then I saw an ad on TV for a local culinary school,” Zargo said.

He sharpened his knives and dove into the food industry. With experience at places like The Fish Market in Southside Birmingham and The Club, Inc., Zargo was able to become the Executive Chef at Bellinis Ristorante, where he has been for the past five years.

Zargo said his earthy style of cooking is rooted in Trussville, where he was raised.

“We grew up with our

own vegetable garden, we pretty much always cooked at home,” said Zargo. “We made everything from scratch and didn’t go out to eat very much.”

That “made-from-scratch” mentality stayed with the chef and will be served on the plates at his new restaurant. Zargo said a staple in the restaurant will be the smoked chicken. Dry-brined for 24 hours, the chicken will be used in many of the sandwiches offered at The Farmhouse of Springville. One of those sandwiches is the Midnight Chicken Cuban, made with chicken breast, avocado, smoked provolone cheese, chipotle-caramelized onions, spicy mayonnaise and pickles. But these aren’t just any pickles.

“Our pickles are going to be house-made,” said Zargo.

“We’re going to try and do a lot of things like that.”

To get the perfect “earthy” flavor, Zargo said his seasonings are simple. A dash of salt and a bit of pepper are likely used in his recipes, along with fresh herbs and seasonings.

“I use a lot of celery seed,” said Zargo. “It just adds a different aromatic flavor. It’s one of my secret ingredients.”

Along with his secret ingredient, the chef uses a wide variety of oregano and thyme, as well as basil, rosemary,

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Right now, the restaurant is undergoing renovations but it shouldn’t be long before it is up and running. In fact, Zargo hopes to have a soft opening on June 5 or 6 and he plans to use the restaurant’s Facebook page to offer an exclusive treat. The Farmhouse of Springville’s target opening date is June 9.

“We hope that we can create a great product to keep people coming back,” said Zargo. “We hope to be around here for many of years.”

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Moody City Council moves Pinson celebrates opening of one step closer to building of new Taco Bell storm shelter

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

MOODY — The Moody City Council convened on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, and approved the next step in the city’s push to purchase and install a storm shelter.

Moody will now begin accepting bids to install the storm shelter following the council’s unanimous approval to move forward with the project. The consideration was approved unanimously.

Furthermore, Moody Mayor Joe Lee introduced the idea brought up by council members during the pre-council meeting of installing two storm shelters that would hold 80 to 100 people each, with one at Whites Chapel and one at Crossroads.

The council also unanimously approved the use of

Venues From front page

“Yesterday, there was a statewide order issued regarding opening up of businesses,” Wilson said in a Friday press conference.

“That order allows the local health officer, myself in Jefferson County, to issue a more strict order and that is what I’m here to do today. I have gotten approval from the state health officer, Dr. Scott Harris to issue this order.”

The limitations will remain in place in Jefferson County until midnight on June 6, 2020.

“The reason we’re doing this is that we’re continuing to see some increase in cases of COVID-19 per day in Jefferson County,” Wilson said.

“They’ve been trending up

$2,000 out of the $10,000 approved in the Capital Budget Request to replace the police department’s 10-yearold carpet with new tile and approved the ordinance to regulate and control the use of public collection and donation sites throughout the city. Those public collection and donation sites encompass Goodwill boxes and others.

In other news, the council agreed to move forward with the O’barr Road Drainage Project, which will not to exceed the $22,925.00 budgeted for the Capital Projects. That project will be funded from the Sec 6 Capital Account. The council also agreed to enter into an agreement with the St. Clair County Commission to remove rumble strips and install solar caution lights for the stops at the intersection of County

Road 10 and Markeeta Spur Road, and at County Road 10 and Annie Lee Road. The cost to the city will not exceed $3,900 from the Sec 6 Capital Account. Moody and St. Clair County will share in future maintenance cost with Moody maintaining Whites Chapel and Annie Lee Road, and the County maintaining County Road 10 and Markeeta Spur Road.

The removal of the rumble strips and installation of solar caution lights would be done

by St. Clair County.

Notes • The council approved the resignation of Sandra Nicholson from the Moody Planning Commission.

• Approved the purchase of a new window panel for the Bobcat in public works at the coast of $547.80.

since that last order was issued on May 8th.”

Wilson said the number of hospitalizations was 103 on May 8 and is now up to 130.

“Because of the increasing numbers of cases and the increasing number of people in the hospital with COVID-19, this is why we’re issuing this stricter order today,” Wilson said.

“Other than those entertainment venues I just mentioned, this order is the same as the statewide order that was issued yesterday.”

The retaining of limitations surrounding entertainment venues within Jefferson County comes after Gov. Kay Ivey further loosened orders throughout Alabama on Thursday in an attempt to return the state back to a semblance of normalcy.

The order states that the following entertainment venues must remain closed: • Night clubs • Concert venues • Theaters, auditoriums and performing arts centers • Tourist attractions (including museums and planetariums) • Racetracks • Indoor children’s play areas • Adult entertainment venues • Casinos • Bingo Halls • Venues operated by social clubs In addition, athletic team activities throughout Jefferson County is limited to only practices involving conditioning, skill drills, and similar activities until June 14, 2020.

From The Tribune staff reports

PINSON — Officials with the city of Pinson celebrated the ribbon cutting of the new Taco Bell, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Mayor Hoyt Sanders cut the ribbon for the new business which was built on the proper-

ty of the former Hardee’s, on Highway 75. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Center Point Fire and Rescue joined in on the celebration.

The state-of-the-art building is part of Taco Bell’s new model. It is similar to the new locations in Clay and in Center Point. It includes original artwork on the inside and out-

side panels. There are ordering kiosks inside and digital interior and drive-thru menu boards.

Sanders said that the new Taco Bell will benefit the city because it is within city limits.

For now, Taco Bell is operating with safety in mind as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

ADPH adds ‘presumed recoveries’ to coronavirus data website; 7,951 presumed recovered so far From The Tribune staff reports

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has added a new feature to its online coronavirus data dashboard.

“Presumed recoveries” is

now part of the surveillance dashboard. As of Saturday, May 23, 2020, at 1 p.m., there were 7,951 presumed recoveries. The number of recoveries will be updated weekly.

Cases are presumed recovered if it has been 14 days or more since the case tested positive if they were not hospitalized, or if it has been 32 days or more since the case tested positive if they were hospitalized or if hospitalization was unknown, according to the ADPH. Other information on the website includes the number of tests conducted and con-

firmed cases in the state, the number of hospitalizations and the number of COVID-19 deaths. Those categories are updated on a constant basis.

The data available on the ADPH website is from the Alabama NEDSS Base System (ALNBS), the department’s disease reporting and surveillance system. The data is considered preliminary and could change.

Another source of information about COVID-19 in Alabama is Bama Tracker. Bama Tracker uses the ADPH information to create graphs and

Child dies following selfinflicted gunshot wound in Morris From The Tribune staff reports

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Country megastar Alan Jackson bringing ‘small town drive-in’ concerts to Alabama

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer/songwriter Alan Jackson is once again bringing a “Good Time” to Alabama with his first-ever “Small Town Drive-in” concerts.

The purpose is to give fans a unique and safe experience during the coronavirus pandemic.

The first stop will be on June 5, in Cullman. The concert will be in the open field where the Rock the South Festival is held. The second

stop will be the next day in Fairhope, on the grounds of Oak Hollow Farm. Cory Farley will open the shows.

“Both events will be staged in accordance with and while promoting CDC

and Alabama state health guidelines regarding social distancing and other practices,” Jackson’s camp said in a press release. “Concertgoers will be required to stay with their vehicles…and concessions will be provided only via phone orders with delivery to vehicles.”

A portion of proceeds will go towards food relief efforts in the region, proving Alan Jackson really is “Living on Love.”

Detailed information regarding each location and event is available at AlanJacksonDriveIn.com.

DeMarco: State on lookout for unemployment fraud claims amidst pandemic

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Fast forward to April and the number of those without jobs due in large part to the coronavirus, was at 12.9 percent. This is the highest number of unemployed in 38 years. The Alabama Department of Labor reported that nearly 217,000 individuals lost their jobs from March to April, with a total of 283,787 without work statewide.

While state businesses have slowly opened and many people have returned to work, the number of those filing for

unemployment compensation remains high, particularly since the funds are supplemented by federal dollars.

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Gross Out Camp for children Leeds High School coming to Trussville in June graduation to be with dates in July livestreamed by The Tribune From The Tribune staff reports

From The Tribune staff reports

LEEDS — When Leeds High School seniors take the stage to receive their diplomas on Thursday, May 28, 2020, fewer people are expected in the crowd because of the coronavirus pandemic. But, Chick-Fil-A

in Leeds is making a livestream from the ceremony possible.

The graduation will be held at the LHS football stadium, beginning at 6 p.m.

The Tribune will stream the commencement live on www.TrussvilleTribune.com (under the Trib TV tab) and on Facebook.

Chick-Fil-A in Leeds is sponsoring the special, just as it sponsored the Moody High School graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 21.

School officials said they are thankful for the opportunity and hope families of graduates will be able to enjoy graduation from the safety of their homes.

Song

From front page

Sami Lavette said watching and hearing from seniors at her school gave her the idea.

Lavette, who has been singing in front of crowds since she was about sixyears-old, said she wrote the song “The Saddest Song” one night when she was sitting in her room. The next day, she and her father, Dennis Hennings, recorded the song and posted it online. The reaction was instant.

“I was definitely surprised,” said Lavette. “I’m

TRUSSVILLE — A trip into nature is in the works for children following the announcement that Fresh Air Family’s Gross Out Camp will make its way into Trussville this June.

The nature camp, which is intended for children in the first through fourth grades who enjoy fishing, exploring and science experiments, will set up shop on the banks of the Cahaba River for the weeks of June 15-19 and 22-26 with a week scheduled in July (2024). In addition, Prepared Not Scared will be held for children in the fourth through fifth grades on July 27-31.

The camps will be led by Dr. Matt Brown, who holds a Ph.D in Microbiology and was a former UAB Medical School instructor.

Gross Out Camp strives to introduce nature to chil-

Photo via city of Irondale website.

dren through the discovery of wildlife. The award-winning camp will teach campers about land and aquatic animals through exploration, fishing and a live animal show. Children will be able to perform science experiments on slime and much more.

The camp combines those science experiments with exploring, journaling and crafts to address a variety of learning styles. Activities include

Meet-A-Tree, Create-A-Creature and making slime.

The camps will be based on the Cahaba Rive with a classroom available at the Trussville Athletic Center at 601 Parkway Drive. The camp runs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with before and aftercare available. Scholarships are available.

To register for a camp or for more information, visit www.GrossOutCamp.org.

Cahaba Elementary student wins Perennial Math National Championship glad that a lot of people have appreciated and they can relate to it. It makes me feel good that it makes them feel better.”

The video features gradu-

ating seniors from across the nation. It has nearly 4,000 views on YouTube.

Lavette said living through a pandemic has been eye-opening.

From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — A fourth-grader at Cahaba Elementary School placed 1st in the Perennial Math National Championship Live Virtual Tournament.

Ford Rotenberry competed against 52 other fourth-graders from across the nation.

Rotenberry has also mas-

CCHS

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tered all K-8 Algebra standards in Dreambox, according to Trussville City Schools.

Perennial Math was created by Dr. Sylvia Dean, a gifted specialist and administrator for 26 years in Huntsville, Alabama. Dean created Perennial Math to offer students more venues to showcase their talents and to help teachers develop math skills in their classrooms.

ditions at Cougar Stadium, where two separate ceremonies were set to take place.

Principal Michael Lee said there will now be one

ceremony on Sunday, at 6 p.m., at Cougar Stadium.

Students will be required to wear a mask until they reach the stadium.

will have earned 26 credits

by May 2020. He was named

to Early College Directors List each semester for making above a 3.8 in college courses.

Logan also received a University of Alabama ACT Merit scholarship and plans to attend the University of Alabama this fall.

The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club currently meets by Zoom on Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m. For more information on the Club, follow the club on Facebook (Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club) or email Diane Poole at dianepoole1225@ centurytel.net.

Logan

From front page

Member of the 2017-2018 HTHS baseball team; Trussville Rotary Student of the Month January 2019; HTHS Leadership team; HTHS Peer Partner Club; HTHS Senior board club social chair; Voted “Most Involved” for Senior Class; and Leader of the school-wide pep rallies and student “dog pound” section.

In addition, Logan was an Early College Student with the University of Alabama and

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Sylvia L. McLeod may22,

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O b i t u a ry

2020 (age 82)

Sylvia McLeod age 82 of Trussville, and formerly of Jacksonville, Florida passed away May 22, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents; Willie and Lucille McLeod, son; John Carl Carter Jr. She is survived by her best friend forever; Dan Bynum, daughters; Sandra Hanks-Veigl (Dennis) and Cathy Jean Runels (Lee), grandchildren; Dewayne Jett, Danny Jett (Jennifer), Brady Hanks, Britney Burdette (C.J.), Brantley Hanks (Alisha), great grandchildren; Hailey Jett, Liam Jett, Norah Jett, Avery Burdette, Lucy Burdette, Camden Hanks, Mary- McLeod Hanks and Codey Hanks, sisters; Betty Oliver (Vince; deceased), Willene Duggan (Walter) and brother; Luther McLeod (Norma Jean). Visitation was held on Tuesday May 26, 2020 with services following a at Kilgroe Funeral Home – Leeds with burial at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville. Sylvia McLeod is the sweetest, funniest, giving, loving soul in the world. Ready set go she’s in heaven. See ya later alligator! After while crocodile !

Avery C. Cobbs january

23, 1941 ~ may 21, 2020 (age 79)

Avery C. Cobbs, age 79, of Trussville, passed away on May 21, 2020. He was employed in the welding industry for many years and was an avid fan of antique cars. He is survived by his wife, Runetta Cobbs; his children, Margie Kirkland (Ron), Phyllis Hamrick, Ricky Cobbs, Connie Rackstraw (Scott), and Jeremy Cobbs (Rebecca); 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous other friends and family members. A graveside service was held on Sunday, May 24, at 2pm at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Trussville.

Theodore Wayne Lowery april

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23, 1942 ~ may 22, 2020 (age 78)

Dorothy Body

23, 1919 ~ may 17, 2020 (age 100) may

Dorothy Helena Emma Kleinschmidt Body passed gently from this world late Sunday night, May, 17, 2020, just shy of her 101st birthday.

What a tremendous gift to have had her with us for so long. Dorothy was born on a farm in Hamburg, Wisconsin, on May 23, 1919, to Lena and Otto Kleinschmidt. She had one sister and four brothers. After high school, the family settled in Wausau, Wis., where Dorothy worked in a record store. Just prior to WWII, a young soldier named Golden Francis Body walked in, and a love story began. After the war, D-Day 1 and two Purple Hearts, Dorothy and Golden married on January 5, 1945. They made their home in Birmingham, Alabama. Dorothy is survived by their three children, Frank Body, Dorothy Orr, Donna Burgess (Dean); five grandchildren, Christy Sharp, Catherine Sharp Higgins (Jamie), Claire Burgess (Aaron Caffee), Andrew Burgess, Mark Burgess; and one precious great-granddaughter, Emmy Sharp. She was predeceased by her husband Golden in 1987, as well as all five of her siblings, Edmund, Wilbur, Erwin, John, and Verna. Dorothy was a woman of great faith, sweet spirit, and humble character, with a pure servant’s heart. She never met a stranger and was always ready with a fresh cup of coffee and a plate of food for anyone at her door. She served her God, her family and her friends tirelessly and with pure joy. Whatever she had, she was eager to share, whether a dollar from her wallet or a spoonful of pudding from her tray. She never complained about her aches and pains, her poor vision or inability to hear. Instead, she found delight and gratitude in the smallest of things. Her resiliency and persistent joy were an inspiration to all who loved and cared for her during her long and beautiful life. In her final years, her mind often traveled back to the farm in Wisconsin.

From her wheelchair, she milked Guernsey cows and picked out her dress for the dance in the cheese factory.

In her sweet mind, everyone she had ever loved was alive, and we were all meeting at the farm tomorrow. We leave tomorrow, she’d say with excitement, always tomorrow. Have you packed? We leave tomorrow. Tomorrow is here, and now she’s home. The family is thankful to First Lutheran, Roebuck Baptist and Trinity United Methodist churches for the many visits, cards, flowers and gifts to our grandmother over the last few years as she resided at Fair Haven. We are indebted to the staff, nurses and doctors who cared for her all these many years. Our heart is especially full of gratitude for the CNAs who daily loved on our grandma. A private memorial service for immediate family was held on Saturday, May 23rd, Dorothy’s 101st birthday. In lieu of flowers, we request memorials be made to Fair Haven Fountain of Love, 1520 Cooper Hill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210.

Wayne Lowery , age 78, passed away on May 22, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Louise Lowery; sister, Sherrill Lowery; daughter, Nicole Harrell; great-granddaughter, Nicole Rose Harrell. He is survived by his son, Matthew Lowery; daughter, Traci Edwards (Richard); son-in-law, Stephen Herrell (Brittany); grandchildren, Dylan Edwards (Kelsie), Mattison Castleberry (Mason), Dayne Edwards, Stuart Lowery, Tyler Harrell, and Sean Harrell (Ericka); and one great-grandchild, Mackenzi Lane Harrell. A visitation will be held Thursday May 28, 2020 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, Al from 12pm - 1pm. A graveside will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens at 1pm.

AYS D S E U OT H C A N ND

Maxine S. Wright

December 19, 1924 ~ May 22, 2020 (age 95)

Edith Maxine Scott Wright walked into the light of God’s presence on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 95 years of age. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Paul Wright. She was also preceded in death by her father, Ellis Scott, her mother, Florence Scott, her sisters Josephine Robbins and Nell Krivcher and her brother Raymond Scott. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Johnson (Bill) and her four children, Edwin Wright (Marcia), Scott Wright (Sarah), Paula Shivers (David) and Beth Warren (Terry). Maxine loved her grandchildren and kept up with them - Alice Lawley (Perry), Daniel Shivers (Jessica), Alex Warren (Erika) and Zachary Warren. She also had a special love for her great grandson, Wilson. She loved her family and kept in touch regularly with nieces, nephews and cousins. Maxine loved her church, her family and her friends, many of them for 50 or 60 years. Maxine retired as a CPCU from the insurance business in 1991. She enjoyed working and was active in the Insurance Women’s Organization. She was a supporter of Samford University through service as a Life Member and officer in the Samford Legacy League. Maxine enjoyed music, gardening, art (painting) and reading before her eyes failed. She was a devoted member of Deerfoot Baptist Church, singing in the choir, working in Vacation Bible School, serving in the WMU and teaching Sunday School. She had many devoted friends there.

Although we will all miss her, we know Maxine is where she has wanted to be for some time - safe and at home.

The family suggests memorials be made to Samford Legacy Scholarship Fund, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham AL 35229. The funeral for Maxine will be on Wednesday, May 27th at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will immediately follow at Jefferson Memorial’s adjoining cemetery. Brother James Long is officiating.

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Springville’s McKenzie Brown, HTHS’ Crystal Maze named to 2020 North Softball All-Star Team

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — The North-South Softball AllStar Teams were announced on Saturday and both Hewitt-Trussville High School and Springville High School were represented in the annual rising senior showcase.

See SOFTBALL, Page 12

Leeds Middle School football team names newest head coach

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

LEEDS — The Leeds athletic department continued its shakeup of head coaches on Thursday following the announcement that Leeds High School’s track and field coach will now helm the Leeds Middle School football team.

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HTHS’ Brooklyn Johnson, Lauren Wooten and Springville’s Madelyn Mathews named to North All-Star Team

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association announced the rosters for the North-South Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer All-Star Teams on Friday and two local players were named as the top rising seniors in the state.

That honor falls to Hewitt-Trussville High School’s Brooklyn Johnson and Springville High School’s Madelyn Mathews. The two players join 18 other girls on the North roster who were selected by AHSAA member coaches as the top juniors in the northern part of the state.

The North and the South AllStar teams were set to clash during the 2020 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week that was scheduled for July, but that has since been canceled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

In addition, first-year Hewitt-Trussville girls’ soccer head coach Lauren Wooten was named as a coach for the North squad. Wooten

Brooklyn Johnson was a crucial component for a Huskies defense that recorded eight shutouts. Photo by Joshua Huff.

arrived from Auburn City Schools where she taught math and served as the varsity girls’ soccer head coach.

In 2019, Wooten coached Auburn to an area championship victory and guided the program into the Class 7A Final Four.

“We think this is a tremendous group representing many of the best boys’ and girls’ soccer players in the AHSAA,” Jamie Lee, Di-

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rector of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association, said.

“We are proud to announce these teams even though we are disappointed the All-Star competition set for the AllStar Sports Week this summer has been canceled. Each player will be receiving certificates from the AHSADCA for their selection to these prestigious squads.”

The honor for both John-

son and Mathews follow 2020 seasons in which both their clubs tore through the beginning stages of the year before the rug was pulled out from under the high school athletics spring season. Hewitt-Trussville had sat at 8-2-0 with multiple dominant victories and a tournament win at the Lakeshore Shootout in February. Springville went 7-2-1 and was undefeated in region play (3-0) before the season ended.

Johnson was a crucial component for a Huskies defense that recorded eight shutouts. She proved a viable competitor in the final game of the season against one of the top teams in the nation, Vestavia Hills. Mathews was named as an all-state team honorable mention following a superb junior campaign.

The South All-Stars won the 2019 North-South girls’ game 3-1 and the North boys won 3-0. The North girls hold a 15-3-1 edge in the series.

The North boys have a 12-41 record in the matches held each year at All-Star Sports Week.

HTHS adds another all-star following Skylar Jones’ inclusion onto 2020 North Baseball All-Star Team

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — HewittTrussville High School’s run of state all-stars continued on Wednesday following the announcement that junior Skylar Jones has been named to the North Baseball All-Star Team.

See HTHS, Page 12

Hewitt-Trussville’s Blakely Valdez named to 2020 AHSAA girls’ tennis all-star team

By Joshua Huff, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — Despite the announcement that the 2020 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week was canceled this summer, the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association has forged ahead with the naming of high school all-star players throughout the state.

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Head Coach From page 11

TJ Mosley was named as the middle school coach just hours prior to the news breaking the Alabama will now allow youth sports to begin recommencing practices and competition.

Mosley will now be charged with molding a group of young players in preparation for high school football.

Within most programs, the development and nurtured growth of middle school football players plays a crucial role in the success within the varsity high school level.

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HTHS

From page 11

Which was to compete against the South All-Star Team during the AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week originally scheduled for this summer The all-star tournament has been canceled, however.

Yet the AHSADCA has forged ahead with the naming of 2021 rising senior all-stars selected by AHSAA member school team coaches.

“This is an outstanding group of baseball standouts and coaches,” Jamie Lee, Director of the Alabama High

Valdez From page 11

On Tuesday, the AHSADCA announced the 2020 tennis all-star teams comprised of 2021 rising seniors selected

by AHSAA member school team coaches. One the 12 players selected to the north girls’ tennis all-star team is Hewitt-Trussville’s Blakely Valdez. Prior to the cancellation of the spring sports season, the Huskies’ girls’ tennis

coaches with loosely implementing the higher tier’s playbook and developing the skills necessary to compete at the next level. That improved skillset will be needed for a Leeds High School football team looking to return to prominence.

Under the guidance of Jerry Hood, an accomplished coach in his own right, Leeds is in the process of attempting to return to a 10-year span that, save for the 2011 season, which was due to the forfeiture of games following the use of an ineligible player, was one of the most successful runs in program history. During those years, the Green Wave won four region championships and three state

championships.

In his first season at Leeds, Hood guided the Green Wave to a 2-8 record and will now be tasked with making the jump to Class 5A as smooth as possible. That’s where Mosley comes into play.

His ability to coach and prepare young athletes for the jump to high school will be critical for the success of the football program going forward.

“It ain’t easy to be great,” Mosley said during an introduction video released by the high school football team.

“Greatness takes work, repetition and resilience. Why not you? Why not us? Why not Leeds? Why not now? It’s go time.”

School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association, said “We are proud to announce these teams even though we are disappointed the All-Star competition set for the AllStar Sports Week this summer has been canceled. Each player will be receiving certificates from the AHSADCA for their selection to these prestigious squads.”

Jones’ towering presence on the mound was vital for a Huskies’ baseball team looking to return to the state tournament. The squad sat at 11-5 prior to the stoppage and had faced some of the best competition in the state and country.

One of Jones’ most dominant outings during the shortened season was a 7-1 pitching gem that yielded one run and just six hits during a victory over IMG Black in the opening game of the 2020 Perfect Game High School Showcase.

The North All-Stars fell to the South, 16-7, 18-16, during the 2019 annual North-South All-Star Baseball doubleheader at Riverwalk Stadium.

The South All-Stars recorded 24 hits and scored an all-star record of 34 runs. However, the North holds a 24-14-1 edge in the series dating back to 1997.

team sat at 6-5 with seven matches remaining in the regular season.

It should be noted that Valdez is also a table tennis state champion following the Hewitt-Trussville girls’ table tennis team concluding the 2019 season undefeated.

“We are proud to announce these teams even though we are disappointed the All-Star competition set for the All-Star Sports Week this summer has been can-

celed,” Jamie Lee, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association, said. “However, these players have earned this recognition and will be receiving certificates from the AHSADCA for their selection to these prestigious squads.”

The North vs. South allstar tennis competition was held for the first time in 2019.

The North swept the South, 8-1, in both the boys’ and girls’ matches.

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Softball From page 11

Previously scheduled for this summer for the now canceled 2020 AHSAA NorthSouth All-Star Sports Week.

Representing the North All-Stars are Springville’s McKenzie Brown and Hewitt-Trussville’s Crystal Maze.

The rising seniors are two of just 18 North All-Stars who were elected as the top players in the Class of 2021.

“This is an outstanding group of softball standouts and coaches from our member schools,” Jamie Lee, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association, said.

“We are proud to announce these teams even though we are disappointed the All-Star competition set for the AllStar Sports Week this summer has been canceled.”

Youth Sports From front page

Along with the announcement that theaters, childcare facilities and other entertainment venues will be allowed to reopen on Friday, May 22, 2020, youth athletic activities throughout the state have been allowed to resume practice on May 23 and competition is allowed to resume on June 15.

“The AHSAA, its Central Board of Control, along with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), has updated its guidelines regarding summer activities,” AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese said. “The biggest change is our schools may re-open on June 1, a week earlier than the June 8 date previously discussed. We are elated to have a definite date for our coaches and student-athletes to return to their schools where they can continue to experience valuable educational lessons through athletics.”

Representing the North All-Stars is Hewitt-Trussville’s Crystal Maze.

The 2020 AHSAA NorthSouth All-Star Sports Week was canceled this past week as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Players will instead receive certificates for their selection into their respective all-star teams.

Maze, a current junior for the reigning Class 7A state champion Huskies, recorded five homeruns and hit .425 at the plate this past season.

Brown, who has been a member of the varsity softball

team for five seasons, has won multiple state championships with the Tigers.

The relaxation of the rules comes with many caveats, which are as follows: 1. Players, spectators and other participants should minimize in-person contact and maintain 6 feet of separation.

2. Anyone participating in sporting events or practices should minimize in-person contact with anyone over 65 years of age or people with health conditions for the next 14 days.

3. Players need to be screened before coming to facilities. That includes answering the following questions: • Have you or the child been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case?

• Are you or the child experience a cough, shortness of breath or sore throat?

• Have you or the child had a fever in the last 48 hours?

• Have you or the child experienced loss of taste or smell?

• Have you or the child experienced vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours?

1. Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms must leave the sporting event immediately.

2. People must increase hygienic practices.

3. Players, coaches, officials and spectators over the age of 5 must wear a mask at all times expect when a player or official is directly participating in the athletic activity.

4. Keep 6 feet of distance between people if not in same household.

5. Nobody can high five, offer handshakes and other physical contact unless directly participating in athletic activity, and if so, players must attempt to refrain from physical contact if possible.

6. No sharing of water coolers, drinking stations, water bottles, cups or other drinking devices.

Springville’s McKenzie Brown. Photo courtesy of Springville softball.

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