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TRUSSVILLE — On Monday, the Trussville Design Review Committee approved plans for a new Jack’s at the corner of Deerfoot Parkway and U.S. Highway 11. The restaurant will have an entrance on Deerfoot Parkway that aligns with the entrance to the Shell station across the road.

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla – The 15th Annual Grand Slam World Series is currently underway in Panama City Beach Florida and Trussville

is being represented by no less than 6 teams: • Clutch 8U • HBC 12U Black • HBC 12U Red • BC 9u Red • Huskies (13U-A) • Xtreme Heat Baseball

(12U-A) Play for this world series is held at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach, Florida as well as Gulf Coast State College and area high schools. Opening ceremonies included parades, pin trading,

sports trading card events. This series will run until Saturday and we will know the winner then. Keep up with the latest updates and scores from the Grand Slam World series at www.trussvilletribune.com.

Tinleigh Kate Bamberg, brother Ty, is on 12U Red Team

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CENTER POINT — The city of Center Point is in the process of becoming an Alabama Community of Excellence (ACE) Town and is asking for volunteers to help.

Pinson Council passes resolution recognizing Special Olympians, passes 19-20 budget By Crystal McGough, copy editor

ARGO — The Argo City Council is down one member as of June 24. Councilman Ronnie Bowman has sold his house in Argo and tendered his resignation to the mayor and council at Monday’s meeting.

The Pinson City Council passed a resolution on Thursday, June 20, 2019, to recognize the coach and team members of the 2018-19 Pinson Valley High School Special Olympics team.

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Center Point man identified as victim run over and killed after carjacking

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Councilperson resigns from Argo City Council

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12U Red Team Pitcher, Drew Wallace

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Civil Air Patrol cadets in Springville rise in rank

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Former Crimson Tide AllAmerican hired to lead Trussville Gymnastics program

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By Erica Thomas, managing editor and Scott Buttram, publisher

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department confirmed a man involved in a deadly incident in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 19, 2019, was from Center Point.

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council voted to hire Lauren Beers Stanton as gymnastics director in the Park and Recreation Department at the regular meeting on Tuesday night.

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Clay Council meets at newly renovated Fire Station 4, CPFD holds ribbon cutting By Crystal McGough, copy editor

The Clay City Council held it’s regular council meeting Tuesday night at Center Point Fire Station Four, located off Clay Palmerdale Road, which recently finished additions and renovations to the station. See CPFD, Page 8

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L to R 3rd Row: C/MSGT Lennon Flippo, C/Amn Brice Swindle, C/SrA Caeden Murray, C/Amn Brian Cook, Maj Michael McEntyre; 2nd Row: Capt Kenneth McEntyre, C/CMSgt Kalysta Young, C/SrA Sebastian Lumpkin, C/SSgt William Galloway, C/ A1C Braxton Dornon, C/Amn Dylan Barkholz, C/Amn Cameron Duncan, 2Lt Ronald Young; 1st Row: C/SrA Brian Sheldon, C/ Megan Hollingsworth, Aleigha Pike, C/MSgt Caitlyn Young, SM Vesla Young From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

A group of new cadets recently completed a weekend-long training event at the Springville Armory June 7 – 9, 2019. Participants learned

about ceremonies and proper courtesies from more experienced cadets. Some cadets from Springville also participated in AL/MS Encampment program at Ft. McClellan the week of June 7. A graduation ceremony

will be held on Saturday, June 22, for those participants The purpose of ongoing training is to allow kids ages 12 – 18 to build strong leadership skills and to prepare them for a career in the military. Graduates of CAP are eligible

for higher pay when they enter any branch of the military than those who do not rise in the ranks in CAP. They also have the opportunity to build camaraderie with other cadets.

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TCS moves early dismissal day to Thursday for all schools From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE -- In the past, only Hewitt-Trussville High School dismissed early on Thursday, with the rest of the TCS schools dismissing early on Mondays. See TCS, Page 3

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Concrete truck crashes in busy Trussville intersection From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — A Kirkpatrick Concrete truck was involved in a crash at the intersection of Chalkville Mountain Road and Service Road on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Trussville Fire and Rescue responded to the wreck at 2:50 p.m. Two vehicles were involved. One person, the driver of the truck, was taken to St. Vincent's East, by Trussville fire, with minor injuries, according to Fire

Сarjacking From front page

Jerand Deon Jackson, 40, was the driver of a Chevrolet Camaro that hit a motorcyclist around 3:54 a.m. Detectives said it happened in the 1000 block of 3rd Avenue North. Another vehicle pulled up and two

Chief Tim Shotts. The driver of the car was treated on the scene. The Trussville Police De-

partment and Center Point Fire & Rescue also responded. Crews were still working to clear the scene at 4:30 p.m.

people got out and walked to the Camaro. Police believe the two then assaulted Jackson, stole the car and left Jackson in the roadway. That’s when an off-duty Birmingham Police officer, driving in the area, hit Jackson. Jackson was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the motorcycle was taken to

UAB Hospital for treatment. The Camaro was later found burned in the 300 block of 66th Street in Fairfield. No one is in custody in connection to these crimes. If you have information, call police at (205) 254-1764 or you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at (205) 254-7777.

CityFest, the Mid-Alabama Corvette Convention and the Springville Cemetery Cleanup. If anyone is interested in the Civil Air Patrol, contact the recruiting officer Maj. Michael McEntyre at (205) 914-4146.

CAP is similar to the Army’s ROTC program. CAP members in Springville are dedicated to community service and have participated in events such as Wreaths Across America, Springville

The city must complete three phases to become an ACE Town. The second phase of the program is leadership training. A variety of people in leadership positions is needed, including,

but not limited to, government leaders, business leaders and non-profit leaders. Volunteers must be with organizations within Center Point city limits. The volunteers will undergo leadership training over the course of eight months and will only be needed one day per

Gymnastics From front page

The hire came after the recommendation by Mayor Buddy Choat with the support of Parks and Recreation director David Vinson. Stanton, the two-time team captain on the University of Alabama gymnastics team, was a seven-time All-American and named to the SEC All-American team four times. “Lauren came highly recommended by Coach Dana Duckworth of the University of Alabama,” Choat said. “Everyone I spoke with thought highly of her and said she would be a great hire.” Upon hearing of the hire, Duckworth said Trussville landed the right person to lead the program. “I’m so happy for the

Lauren Beers Stanton

You snagged a great one.” The director’s position came open when the city chose to end a contract with Ingrid Pfau. Stanton’s hire fills a hole that had raised concern among some parents of gymnasts on the Trussville Gymnastics competitive team. The city had received complaints about Pfau from some parents, but she also

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City of Trussville,” Duckworth said. “Lauren is an amazing person, has a passion for gymnastics and will make not only an awesome coach for your gymnast but she will take pride in helping them develop character, overcome adversity and build confidence as a young gymnast. Congratulations!

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Fred's in Clay closing soon

CLAY — The Fred's store in Clay is closing its doors. The store placed signs saying, "STORE CLOSING" and "7 Days" in the window. The owner of the store has not returned calls, but an employee said the last day of

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had the support of other parents including several with children in the competitive program. Some of the gymnasts on the competitive team followed Pfau to her gym in Eastlake. One of those parents, James Patterson, attended the city council meeting and had questions about the Truss-

month. The ACE program provides assistance for towns and cities to develop the tools they need for long-term economic success. If anyone is interested in this leadership program, they should contact the Chamber office for more information.

ville program following the announcement of Stanton’s hire. Patterson asked if his daughter should continue where she is (Eastlake) or come back to the team she joined. He specifically wanted to know the status of the competitive team which begins its season in August. Vinson addressed Patterson and said Trussville Gymnastics hoped to have a competitive team this year and he hoped the competitive gymnasts would return. Stanton also told Patterson that she would like to address his concerns in a oneon-one meeting. “If we could have an individual meeting afterward, it may be more beneficial,” Stanton said. Patterson was agreeable to meeting with the new director. In addition to Duckworth, Choat consulted Auburn University coach Jeff Graba and Mike Holdefer, head of USA Gymnastics for the state of Alabama. “Anytime we make a change in any area of the city, I view that as an opportunity to take that area to the next level and I feel like that what we’ve done with Lauren,” Choat said. “We have about 300 children in the gymnastics program and almost 40 competitive gymnasts. The council and I wanted to find the absolute best person possible to lead this program for all of the children involved. “I understand the concerns of the parents of competitive gymnasts as far as timing and the upcoming competitive season. We wanted someone that could take all aspects of the program to the next level and I think, as people get to know Lauren, they will agree that she’s the right person to move Trussville Gymnastics forward.”

Argo

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“It is with regret that I tender my resignation from the Argo City Council effective immediately,” said Bowman in his resignation letter. “I am grateful for having the opportunity of serving on the board of this fine organization for the past two and a half years; and I offer my best wishes and continued success.” After the letter was read to the council, the rules were suspended and the issue of Bowman’s resignation was added to the agenda. The council voted unanimously to accept the resignation. The council will consider options for replacing Bowman at the

TCS

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Following a teacher and parent survey in which 75% of respondents favored

business will be Friday, June 28, 2019. Special discounts are being advertised. City of Clay manager Ronnie Dixon said the city has not been notified of the impending closure. He said the owner of the building

previously planned to sell the building. During talks about the sell, the owner told the city the store would remain a Fred's but would be owned by someone else. The building is still for sale.

next council meeting. “I would like to thank Councilperson Bowman for the time that he has spent on the council and for the work that he has done for the city,” said Mayor Betty Bradley. “I wish him well wherever he may go and I just want to say that we appreciate what he has given to the city.” The council accepted an estimate by Good Game to repair damage to the roof of the Argo City Hall. The money for the repairs will come from the Capital Improvement fund. The bid by Good Game was for $35,415 and came in below the $36,000 bid level. Good Game will use a method to stop the leaks in the roof by replacing the screws with

larger screws and washers to shore up the system. The council unanimously approved a decision to allow city employees, other than essential personnel, to have July 5 off in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. In other news, Mayor Bradley led a quick discussion about internet service providers in the city of Argo. Internet service is spotty and problematic in Argo. The mayor proposed starting a petition to give Charter-Spectrum an idea of how much demand there was in the Argo market. It is hoped that will lead the service provider to increase its presence in the city and meet the need for fast and reliable internet access.

aligning early dismissal to the same day for all schools, Thursday was chosen by the school board. Early dismissal allows teachers time to plan and

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Indictment for fake Uber driver found with unconscious woman in Tuscaloosa TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A man who posed as an Uber driver and was arrested with an unconscious university student in the back of his vehicle has now been indicted. News outlets reported that authorities arrested 62-year-old Tommy Beard on Friday.

A grand jury indicted him on two counts of kidnapping and one count of impersonating a rideshare driver. Investigators said the charges involve three victims. Deputies found pictures of unconscious women on Beard's phone. Beard was first arrested in March after a deputy no-

ticed a car alongside the road and stopped to investigate. Beard told police he wasn't an Uber driver. Police said he bought an Uber sign for his car and picked up people around town. Officials said he admitted taking photographs of unconscious women in his vehicle when giving them rides.

Skeletal remains found in Leeds home From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

LEEDS — The skeletal remains of a man were discovered in a home in the 7400 block of Frisco Avenue in Leeds on June 14. According to author-

ities, the discovery was made after an acquaintance of the deceased requested a welfare check from law enforcement. The man was identified as Roger Perkins, 55, and he was found in his bedroom at 3:45 p.m. and pro-

nounced dead at the scene. Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said that foul play is not suspected, but the final report is not complete. Yates also said that Perkin’s sister had been located in Washington state.

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Palmer announces 2019 U.S. Service Academy appointments From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

WASHINGTON — Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) announced that 12 students from Alabama’s Sixth District have been accepted to United States Service Academies. They will continue their education at one of the Service Academies and subsequently serve at least five years in the U.S. military. “Nominating outstanding students to the U.S. Service Academies is one of the most serious responsibilities and highest honors of my job,” said Palmer. “These young people are our future leaders, so I want to do my part to send the best from Alabama’s Sixth District. Receiving an appointment is a competitive process and

a huge accomplishment. I’m proud of these 12 incredible students and look forward to what the future holds for them. I’m confident they will excel in their endeavors and serve America honorably.” The appointed students are as follows: • Meron Acker, of USAFA Prep, will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy • Jaden Alexander, of Homewood High School, will attend the U.S. Naval Academy • Baynes Autrey, of Mountain Brook High School, will attend the U.S. Naval Academy • Jackson Bryant, of Vestavia Hills High School, will attend the U.S. Naval Academy • Phoebe Cooper, of Oak Mountain High School, will attend the U.S. Naval Academy

• Kyle Curtis, of Oak Mountain High School, will attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy • Skylar Johnston, of Oak Mountain High School, will attend the U.S. Naval Academy • Rachel Price, of Westminster School at Oak Mountain, will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy • Sarathi Shah, of Marion Military Institute, will attend the U.S. Naval Academy • Natalie Thorn, of Hoover High School, will attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy • Jude Watkins, of Evangel Christian School, will attend the U.S. Military Academy • Meredith Watson, of Gardendale High School, will attend the U.S. Military Academy

Time running short, showdown looms over border aid package By Andrew Taylor and Alan Fram Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — It took last-minute changes and a full-court press by top Democratic leaders, but the House passed with relative ease a $4.5 billion emergency border aid package to care for thousands of migrant families and unaccompanied children detained after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill passed along party lines Tuesday night after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi quelled a mini-revolt by progressives and Hispanic lawmakers who sought significant changes to the legislation. New provisions added to the bill were more modest than what those lawmakers had sought, but the urgent need for the funding — to prevent the humanitarian emergency on the border from turning into a debacle — appeared to outweigh any lingering concerns. The 230-195 vote sets up a showdown with the Republican-led Senate, which may try instead to force Democrats to send President Donald Trump a different, and broadly bipartisan, companion measure in coming days as the chambers race to wrap up the must-do legislation by the end of the week. “The Senate has a good bill. Our bill is much better,” Pelosi, D-Calif., told her Democratic colleagues in a meeting Tuesday morning, according to a senior Democratic aide who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the private session. “We are ensuring that children have food, clothing, sanitary items, shelter and medical care. We are providing access to legal assistance. And we are protecting families because families belong together,” Pelosi said in a subsequent floor speech. The bill contains more than $1

billion to shelter and feed migrants detained by the border patrol and almost $3 billion to care for unaccompanied migrant children who are turned over the Department of Health and Human Services. It seeks to mandate improved standards of care at HHS “influx shelters” that house children waiting to be placed with sponsors such as family members in the U.S. Both House and Senate bills ensure funding could not be shifted to Trump’s border wall and would block information on sponsors of immigrant children from being used to deport them. Trump would be denied additional funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention beds. “The President’s cruel immigration policies that tear apart families and terrorize communities demand the stringent safeguards in this bill to ensure these funds are used for humanitarian needs only — not for immigration raids, not detention beds, not a border wall,” said House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y. Three moderates were the only House Republicans to back the measure. The only four Democratic “no” votes came from some of the party’s best-known freshmen: Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ihan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan. The White House has threatened to veto the House bill, saying it would hamstring the administration’s border security efforts, and the Senate’s top Republican suggested Tuesday that the House should simply accept the Senate measure — which received only a single “nay” vote during a committee vote last week. “The idea here is to get a (presidential) signature, so I think once we can get that out of the Senate,

hopefully on a vote similar to the one in the Appropriations Committee, I’m hoping that the House will conclude that’s the best way to get the problem solved, which can only happen with a signature,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. A handful of GOP conservatives went to the White House to try to persuade Trump to reject the Senate bill and demand additional funding for immigration enforcement such as overtime for border agents and detention facilities run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a top GOP lawmaker who demanded anonymity to discuss a private meeting. Trump was expected to reject the advice. House Democrats seeking the changes met late Monday with Pelosi, and lawmakers emerging from the Tuesday morning caucus meeting were generally supportive of the legislation. Congress plans to leave Washington in a few days for a weeklong July 4 recess, and pressure is intense to wrap up the legislation before then. Agencies are about to run out of money and failure to act could bring a swift political rebuke and accusations of ignoring the plight of innocent immigrant children. Longtime GOP Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma said Democrats were simply “pushing partisan bills to score political points and avoiding doing the hard work of actually making law,” warning them that “passing a partisan bill through this chamber won’t solve the problem.” Lawmakers’ sense of urgency to provide humanitarian aid was amplified by recent reports of gruesome conditions in a windowless Border Patrol station in Clint, Texas, where more than 300 infants and children were being housed. Many were kept there for

weeks and were caring for each other in conditions that included inadequate food, water and sanitation. By Tuesday, most had been sent elsewhere. The incident was only an extreme example of the dire conditions reported at numerous locations where detainees have been held, and several children have died in U.S. custody. The Border Patrol reported apprehending nearly 133,000 people last month — including many Central American families — as monthly totals have begun topping 100,000 for the first time since 2007. Federal agencies involved in immigration have reported being overwhelmed, depleting their budgets and housing large num-

bers of detainees in structures meant for handfuls of people. Changes unveiled Tuesday would require the Department of Homeland Security to establish new standards for care of unaccompanied immigrant children and a plan for ensuring adequate translators to assist migrants in their dealings with law enforcement. The government would have to replace contractors who provide inadequate care. Many children detained entering the U.S. from Mexico have been held under harsh conditions, and Customs and Border Protection Chief Operating Officer John Sanders told The Associated Press last week that children have died after being in the agency’s care.

He said Border Patrol stations are holding 15,000 people — more than triple their maximum capacity of 4,000. Sanders announced Tuesday that he’s stepping down next month amid outrage over his agency’s treatment of detained migrant children. In a letter Monday threatening the veto, White House officials told lawmakers they objected that the House package lacked money for beds the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency needs to let it detain more migrants. Officials also complained in the letter that the bill had no money to toughen border security, including funds for building Trump’s proposed border wall.

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Truck rams into Arby’s in Talladega, driver not hurt From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TALLADEGA — The Talladega Fire Department responded to a truck that slammed into the Arby’s restaurant on East Battle Street on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Fire Captain John Tyson said the department got the call at 11:45 a.m. The truck was completely driven into the side of the building. The driver of the truck was not injured. One person, an em-

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son Busby said the employee was not hurt by the truck. “The employee that was transported was not injured in the wreck,” said Busby. “It was from unrelated circumstances.” Busby said the driver was pulling into a parking spot and his foot slipped off the brake and onto the accelerator. Busby said no charges will be filed. Arby’s will be out of business for a couple of days, according to Captain Tyson.

Alabama wage suit to get second hearing before appeals court ATLANTA (AP) — The state of Alabama is asking a federal appeals court to toss a lawsuit accusing lawmakers of racial discrimination fage increase in majority-black Birmingham. At issue in arguments scheduled Tuesday before the 11th U.or blocking a minimum-wS. Circuit Court of Appeals is a 2016 law requiring every city in Alabama to have the same minimum wage. Fast food workers and civil rights groups sued after the state law effectively nullified a city council vote to increase Birmingham's wage to $10.10 an hour. The workers accused the Legislature of targeting

ers and civil rights groups last year, reversing a judge's decision to dismiss their lawsuit. The court said that "plaintiffs have stated a plausible claim that the Minimum Wage Act had the purpose and effect of depriving Birmingham's black citizens

a mostly African American city in a way that disproportionately harms black workers. State officials countered that the law is race-neutral and similar to laws in nearly two dozen other states. A panel of 11th Circuit judges sided with the work-

equal economic opportunities on the basis of race." State officials asked the appeals court to throw out that decision and reconsider the case with a hearing before all of the court's judges. The 11th Circuit granted that request in January.

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Man indicted in east Alabama for girlfriend’s death

Christopher Landon Haehnlein. Photo: Cleburne County Jail Bryttanie Russell By Erica Thomas, managing editor

CLEBURNE COUNTY — An arrest was made four months after the death of a woman in east Alabama. Christopher Landon Haehnlein, of Bowden, Georgia, is facing a manslaughter charge after a grand jury indicted him in the death of Bryttanie Russell, of Cleburne County. Haehnlein is being held in the Carroll County, Georgia Jail, where he is awaiting transfer to the Cleburne

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Auburn University president leaving after 2 years on the job AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn University said its president, Steven Leath, is leaving after two years on the job. The university said in a statement Friday that Leath and the Board of Trustees' presidential assessment working group mutually decided to part ways. The president pro tempore of the university's board, Wayne T. Smith, said trustees are grateful to Leath "for his dedication and commitment as Auburn

made strides as a world-class public university." Leath said he believes the university is stronger now than before he arrived. Before going to Auburn in 2017, Leath was president of Iowa State University and vice president for research and sponsored programs for the University of North Carolina System. Smith said the Auburn board will soon name an interim president.

New law provides immunity for rescuing children trapped in hot cars By Caroline Beck, Alabama Daily News

A new Alabama law provides criminal immunity to anyone who breaks into a car in order to rescue a child or disabled person from unsafe conditions, including excessive heat. As summer heats up, more awareness is being brought to the issue of children dying while locked in hot cars. Last year in August, a 2-year-old girl in Huntsville died in a hot car. In 2017, a 3-year-old in Fairfield died. A recent report from the Washington Post said that according to the National Safety Council, in 2018, 52 children died after being trapped inside overheated vehicles. It was the deadliest year in the past two decades.

Since 1998, 805 children have died in hot cars, more than half were under the age of two and so far in 2019, there have been at least 10 deaths. Sen. Jimmy Holley, R-Elba, said that after a constituent asked him if there is a potential liability for breaking into a car to save a child, he looked into the law. “That led to a discussion with law enforcement in general, as to what they would propose and talk with the trial lawyers association about immunity and we had discussions with the different interest groups about how to improve the lack of immunity for situations like this one,” Holley told Alabama Daily News. The law requires someone entering a car to first call a public safety official and explain the sit-

uation. The person is also required to wait near the car with the child until first responders arrive. The bill also prohibits a child or disabled person being left unattended in a manner that creates an unreasonable risk of injury or harm, including a vehicle hotter than 99 degrees Fahrenheit. Senate Bill 207 passed both chambers unanimously. In the U.S. House of Representatives, a bill, the Hot Cars Act of 2019, is expected. It would require an audible warning if someone is in the back seat after the engine is turned off. Previous attempts to pass the legislation have failed. Some cars already have sensors to detect child or pet movement in the second or third row of seats.

Scientists warn Alabamians about yellow jacket super nests MONTGOMERY (AP) — Scientists are cautioning Alabamians to be on the lookout for yellow jacket super nests. Researchers say milder winters combined with an abundant food supply allow some colonies to survive later in the year and grow to the size of a Volk-

swagen Beetle. Charles Ray, an entomologist working with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, said the state may see large numbers of the giant nests this year. Two nests have already been confirmed, a month sooner than

when the first nest was spotted in 2006. During that year, the state had 90 of the nests, which can contain more than 15,000 of the stinging insects. Experts say removal of the colonies is a task that should be reserved for licensed commercial pest control operators.

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Roy Moore announces he'll run for US Senate again in 2020 By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Republican Roy Moore announced Thursday that he is running for U.S. Senate again in 2020 after failing to win the seat two years ago amid sexual misconduct accusations. With his return to the political stage, Moore faces a crowded GOP primary field as he aims for an eventual rematch against Democratic Sen. Doug Jones, who bested him in the 2017 special election to fill the seat previously held by Jeff Sessions. "I believe in America. I believe we've got to have politicians that go to Washington and do what they say," Moore said during his announcement. Some state and national Republicans, worried that Moore's too polarizing and could jeopardize what should otherwise be a reliable GOP seat, have discouraged him from entering the race. Republicans see retaking the Alabama seat as a top priority in 2020. "Alabama can do better than Roy Moore," the state's senior senator, Republican Richard Shelby, told reporters shortly before Moore's announcement. He declined to say what he would do to try blocking Moore but said he believed "a lot" of Republi-

can groups would oppose him. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell concurred in a brief interview with The Associated Press before the announcement. "He can do what he wants to, but we're certainly going to oppose him in every way," the Kentucky Republican said. President Donald Trump tweeted last month that Moore "cannot win" and said Republicans need to retake the seat in the once reliably red state. "Republicans cannot allow themselves to again lose the Senate seat in the Great State of Alabama," Trump wrote in a tweet. Moore brushed aside that criticism Thursday, saying the people of Alabama are angry and want Washington to stay out of their elections "Can I win? Yes I can win," he said. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesman Stewart Boss said national Republicans who supported Moore's 2017 campaign "have nobody to blame but themselves for the chaotic primary that's escalating in Alabama." Jones said in a statement that Moore's candidacy "will make a divisive Republican primary even more extreme." During the 2017 race, six women accused Moore of pursuing romantic or sexual relationships with them

when they were teenagers as young as 14 and he was an assistant district attorney in his 30s. Two accused him of assault or molestation. Moore denied the accusations and has said he considered his 2017 defeat, when he lost to Jones by 22,000 votes out of 1.3 million cast, "a fraud." A crowded GOP primary field is competing to challenge Jones. U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville and legislator Arnold Mooney have already announced bids. Moore retains a strong following among some evangelical voters in the state. He was twice elected as the state's chief justice but was twice stripped of those duties after a judicial ethics panel said he defied, or urged defiance of, federal court orders regarding same-sex marriage and the public display of the Ten Commandments. AP writer Alan Fram in Washington contributed to this report.

Secretary of State John Merrill announces candidacy for U.S. Senate From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

MONTGOMERY – The 2020 race for the Senate seat added a prominent name to the list of candidates as Secretary of State John Merrill officially announced his intentions to run Tuesday morning. “In Alabama, we helped win the space race,” said Merrill in a campaign video. “We won victories for the unborn. We won new jobs and businesses. We win na-

tional championships. And we win for President Trump. Lately, liberals have been empowered because

Republicans promote candidates that can’t win…Republicans need to nominate someone for the United States Senate that is a proven winner and who fights hard every day for our people.” Merrill is the 53rd Secretary of State for Alabama and has been serving in that position since 2015. Merrill hopes to secure the Republican nomination and ultimately to unseat Senator Doug Jones who won the position in the 2017 special election.

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TRUSSVILLE — The three elementary schools in the Trussville City School System were chosen to participate in a state-sponsored pilot program to train teachers to use specific materials for supporting struggling readers. Master teacher Arlene Sonday created the Sonday System Reading Program based upon Orton-Gillingham methodology to teach reading from beginning letter and sound recognition through most phonograms. Selected teachers in grades K-6 will use the Sonday System for Tier II and Tier III intervention

materials, as well as an overview of dyslexia and Alabama law related to dyslexia. Feedback from the teachers was exceptionally positive. Trussville City School’s looks forward to implementation in the classroom for the 2019-20 school year.

during the 2019-20 school year. The first day of training was facilitated by reading coaches Jenni Peters, Edra Perry and Kelly McGough, and reading specialist Fran Box on June 11. The day-long experience introduced teachers to the Sonday System program and

HTMS to host ‘Secrets to Success’ event for rising sixth graders From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Hewitt-Trussville Middle School will be hosting the annual “Sixth Grade Secrets to Success” night Aug. 5-7. This is a night to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about sixth grade and the middle school, bring supplies and access lockers. Crowds will be smaller

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than the usual crowd for the “Meet the Teacher” event. This will allow the new sixth graders some extra time at lockers and with their teachers. By attending “Secrets to Success,” students will gain valuable information to help make the transition to sixth grade as smooth as possible. Students that attend “Secrets to Success” will not be required to attend the “Meet the Teacher” event, but may

TRUSSVILLE — Fancy will not let you down on Sunday, June 30, 2019. She will be at the Trussville Civic Center for a performance and an after-party. Tara Kay, also known as Reba, has been entertaining crowds with her show-stopping performances since 2004. Kay got into the business after friends suggested she join her husband, who is an Elvis impersonator, at a Children's Miracle Network "Legends Show." Kay is no lip-synch artist. She is the real deal. She does all the singing herself. When asked what her favorite Reba McEntire song was, she said it changes. "Every time that Reba gets a new album out and every time I listen to an old album, it changes," said Kay. "I will click into another song, so my favorites change. Right now, I really like 'Pink Guitar." Kay said her performances offer locals the chance to enjoy one of country's favorites. "Reba doesn't really tour in our area anymore, so it's a chance for people of all ages from six-years-old to the

young-at-heart to come enjoy her songs," said Kay. When it comes to performing in front of a live crowd, Kay said she hopes her fans enjoy it as much as she does. "I really enjoy doing it and it's just a fun way to express myself," she said. "I get a lot of enjoyment out of it and I hope my fans get the same." The June 30th event is a family-friendly concert. The BRANDED Band will have

an initial performance, then Kay will join them on stage for her set. There will also be a birthday party for Kay after the show. Anyone can stay and have cake. General admission is $15 and reserved seats are $20. Call (518) 307-9691 or (205) 266-3030 for tickets. Tara Kay books private and corporate events. You can get more information at www. TaraKay.com.

Alabama jobless rate dips to 3.7% MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama's unemployment has fallen slightly to a record-tying 3.7%. An announcement released Friday by the state says the May jobless rate fell onetenth of a percent from April's rate of 3.8%.

Shelby County in metro Birmingham has Alabama's lowest unemployment rate at 2.1%, followed by Marshal County at 2.3%. Wilcox County in rural west Alabama has the state's highest jobless rate at 6.6%. Greene County is next at 5.7%.

That's well below the May 2018 rate, and it ties a record set earlier this year for the state's all-time low unemployment mark. Overall employment rose to more than 2.1 million people. That represents a yearly gain of 40,720 workers.

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Following the council meeting, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the newly upgraded facility. The improvements to Station Four include four new bedrooms, complete with bed, lockers and TVs, a new large bathroom, a captain’s suite complete with a private bathroom, and a clean room. Previously, all firefighters on duty shared a bedroom and two small bathrooms, and also had a cramped kitchen/lounge area. Now, with the new additions, Clay’s firefighters have a more spacious kitchen and dining area, as well as a separate lounge area where the original bedroom used to be.

“The firemen just finished the additions on this fire station,” Mayor Charles Webster said. “The city funded it and these firemen actually put in all the work…It’s going to be great for them. They’re excited. It always makes you feel better when you’ve got a clean, nice place to come after you’ve been fighting a fire or out on a call…They’ve done a good job and everything looks very nice. Thank the firemen for all the work that they’ve done.” The city council passed Proclamation 2019-04 in recognition of Battalion Chief Brandon Dahlen. The proclamation states, “WHEREAS, Center Point Fire District’s Station Four is located within the City of Clay and

provides fire and emergency services to citizens of Clay; and “WHEREAS, the City of Clay and Center Point Fire District have worked together to construct additional living areas and a clean room at Center Point

None of the Special Olympians were able to attend the meeting Thursday night, due to vacations and other commitments, so the council will have a special recognition of the team members and their coach at the July 18 Pinson City Council meeting. The council unanimously passed its budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, which begins in July, in the amount of $3,375,000. “This includes a 3% cost of living for employees and a 2% market adjustment for the clerk and public works director,” Mayor Hoyt Sanders said. The council also passed a motion to approve funds

covering four requests for city assistance to the city’s schools. These funds are for the 19-20 fiscal year. Councilor Shannon Galamore abstained from voting because she is a teacher at PVHS. Pinson Valley High School was approved for $2,247.83 to cover the cost of an in-school discipline counselor, as well as $10,831 for band instruments and $12,505.50 for a new sound system for the football stadium. “The new sound system, here’s the plan,” said Softball Booster Board President Joe Cochran. “Buy a complete new sound system for the stadium, which is a multi-use facility, obviously. It’s not just for football; it’s for band, it’s for everybody that uses this facility. It will be a much more sophisticated system, much better speakers, better sound reproduction and a much more elaborate control system, which will be beneficial especially during

Olympians From front page

For their “outstanding work and dedication” during the 2018-2019 season. The resolution states that “extra-curricular activities, such as sports, allow young people the opportunity to learn the valuable skills of Teamwork and Cooperation while developing their Athletic Talent, and…the 2018-19 Pinson Valley High School Special Olympics team and participants had an exceptional season receiving: gold medals in long jump, softball throw, women’s javelin, 50 meter dash, 100 meter run, 4x4 Relay, silver medal in basketball, and bronze medal in men’s javelin, and…these students represented Pinson Valley High School, the City of Pinson, and all of Jefferson County with superior skills and in a sportsmanlike manner.”

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Fire District’s Station Four; and “WHEREAS, the clean room will aid in preventing carcinogenic exposure to firefighters and their protective gear; and “WHEREAS, Center Point Fire District Battal-

ion Chief Brandon Dahlen has volunteered countless hours of physical labor to assist in the building of the additional living area and a clean room at Center Point Fire Station Four; and “WHEREAS, Battalion Chief Brandon Dahlen’s volunteer labor saved an immeasurable amount of money. “NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clay, Alabama that we acknowledge and applaud the volunteerism, dedication, and efforts put forth by Battalion Chief Brandon Dahlen.” Center Point Fire District Logistics Director Chris Horn presented several people from the fire department and the Clay Public Works Depart-

ment with framed artistic renderings of Fire Station Four for their help in making the upgrades a reality. Additionally, City of Clay Assistant Clerk’s Pamela Gilham and Andrea Self were each presented with a bouquet of flowers. Alabama State Representative Danny Garrett attended the council meeting at the fire station and congratulated the fire district and city of Clay on the upgrades at the station. Garrett also presented Mayor Webster and the council with a check for $23,222.23 to go toward the city’s new tennis courts. Webster said that the four tennis courts, as well as plans for a city splash pad, are in progress.

band competitions and things of that nature… “At that point, we would take the old system, which still has three surviving good speakers, and move that to baseball, who desperately needs it. They currently have a very antiquated poor system and we would like to move that down there. That way they have a system, they can walk in and flip a switch and they’re operational. So it serves more than just the stadium. It actually serves the purpose of helping baseball.” For the elementary school, the council approved $6,370 for paving parking lots for cars and busses. Under “Old Business,” the council passed a motion to purchase and install a light at the Silver Lake end of the Rock School Center. The cost of the light is $4,593.10, with installation priced at $1,750 and an estimated monthly Alabama

Power charge of $47.11. The council also approved a motion to purchase dedication plaques for Pinson City Hall, the Pinson Community Center, the Pinson Public Library and the Pinson Bicentennial Park. Additionally, a resolution concerning the demolition of property at 4094 Spring Street and 4422 Main Street was passed unanimously. The city accepted a proposal from Jones Valley Construction for the demolition of 4094 Spring Street, in the amount of $9,000. They also accepted a proposal from Eastern Tree Service for the demolition of 4422 Main Street, in the amount of $6,800. Under “New Business,” the council passed Resolution No. 19-24 to advertise for occasional/on-call debris removal bids. All bids should be submitted by 3 p.m. on July 30, 2019. Mayor Sanders acknowl-

edged Councilor Dawn Tanner for achieving her Emeritus status with the Certified Municipal Official program. Tanner is the second member of the Pinson City Council to achieve the Emeritus status, following Councilor John Churchwell, who was in the first class and was the 25th council member in the state of Alabama to achieve that status. “When we began, back in the day, they only had Basic, and I think Advanced had just come out when we formed 15 years ago,” Sanders said. “… The three levels being Basic, Advanced and Emeritus. So congratulations, Dawn, and we appreciate your dedication to do that training.” The next Pinson City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2019 at 2 p.m. The meeting has been moved from Thursday, July 4, in recognition of Independence Day.

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Trussville McDonald's holds soft-opening By Shaun Szkolnik, for the Tribune

TRUSSVILLE — For Trussville residents, the wait is over. The fully remodeled, revamped and reinvigorated McDonald’s on North Chalkville Road held its soft-opening Monday, June 18. The first thing that customers will notice is the exterior. The changes have created a building that feels modern and welcoming all at the same time. The addition of a second-order lane also makes for a more efficient experience at the drive-thru.

Once inside customers are bathed in a healthy dose of retrofuturism, if the Sean Connery era James Bond ever needed a Big Mac, this is where he would get it. “This theme is called ‘Experience the Future,’” said GM of the Pell City McDonalds Jennifer Tucker. “The

kiosks are here to allow the customers to customize their own orders. They can order at the kiosk, and we still have the front counter available as well.” The kiosks are one of the most interesting features of the new McDonalds. The design is simple and intuitive. Customers may place their orders in a manner that will be familiar to anyone that has used a smartphone. Once the order is placed, the customer has the option of paying at the kiosk or at the counter; after that customers may take a table marker and wait for their order to be brought to them. Yes, that is correct, the Trussville McDonalds now has table service. Customers may also opt for the new self-service beverage bar and prepare their drinks while they wait for the food to be served. “It’s just touch screen based,” said Tucker. “So, it works (with) pictures. You just touch the order you want. You can complete the order

and pay at the kiosk, or you can complete the order and pay at the front counter. There are options available.” Another fun new feature is the self-serve beverage bar. Located in the area of the order counter, customers may use the semi-enclosed location to prepare drinks from the large soda fountain. “You can place your order here yourself,” said Tucker. “Have your cups, go ahead, and fill your drinks. We do provide table service as well, so you just have a seat, and we bring your order out.”

Big Texas chain store coming to Leeds soon From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

LEEDS — Buc-ee's convenience store and gas station is coming to Leeds. The large chain, based in Texas, already has one Alabama location in south Alabama. The new location will be located off of the Interstate 20 exit 140 across the street from the Chevron station. The premier travel center is known for its large selection of products for every-

thing from snacks to hunting accessories. Groundbreak-

ing for the store in Leeds is set for June 26.

Leeds Mayor David Miller characterized the selection of Leeds as the next Bucee’s site as a game-changing win for the City. “We have worked toward this end for the past several years and being able to finally say 'it's here' is most gratifying,” said Miller. The chain touts numerous gas pumps, retail space and super clean restrooms as just some of the reasons Buck-ee's stands out from other travel centers.

Although a fairly intuitive experience there is a small learning curve to operating the new kiosks. For any customer needing assistance with their operation, the Trussville McDonalds provides a guest experience leader. “She (the guest experience leader) is out here and available to help walk people through the ordering process until it becomes learned,” said Tucker. For a generation, at least a staple of the Trussville McDonalds has been the children’s play area. That tradition

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The building represents a new concept building by Jack’s Restaurants. According to the Jack’s website, the new building concept was adopted in 2018.

is being carried over in the revamped facility. Toddlers will find a play station where they can have safe adventures to their heart's content. The official grand opening will take place on July 3 and continue for the rest of the week. “We have a very big plan,” said Tucker. “Lots of events going on for the kids. We’ll have some face painting Lots going on, face-painting and just different events throughout the day.” The Trussville McDonalds is located at 1111 North Chalkville Road. Ashley Kaple is the owner, and Mary Pease is the General Manager.

The Birmingham-based company is striving for a design that celebrates its southern roots. The build includes a wraparound porch, an old-fashioned ice cream counter and an emphasis on the restaurant’s biscuit maker.

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Calendar

June 26 Disney Sing-along @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Pinson Public Library

Contact: 877-332-7804 Email: tickets@zoommoto.com June 29 Birmingham’s Next Hot Dog Contest June 29 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

(All ages) We’ll sing along to some of our very favorite Disney songs. Dancing & costumes are encouraged! All ages are welcome. June 26 Ms. Kit’s Bubble School @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Pinson Public Library (All ages) Ms. Kit’s Bubble School is filled with bubble tricks that will amaze you! Laugh, learn, & life your spirits with bubble fun. June 26 Astronomy for Teens & Adults

@ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at The Trussville Public Library Explore the beauty of the night sky with telescopes. Look Up to the Stars Astronomy Programs will deliver an awe inspiring astronomy presentation, beginning indoors then moving outside to view celestial objects in the night sky through a powerful telescope. June 27 Michael White 10:00 am - 11:00 am Trussville Public Library Illustrator Michael White will lead an outer space drawing program. Kids will participate and get to produce their own space-based artwork. The event is held in the auditorium and is open to children ages K5 to 5th grade.

Join the Animal League of Birmingham, Saturday, June 29th at Avondale Brewing, to find out who has the hottest dog in Bham! 100% of the proceeds from the entry/contest fees benefit animals, rescues, and shelters in and around Jefferson County. We are calling all dogs to bring their owners and enter! We have fantastic prizes, a silent auction, vendors, food, Fetch Truck and a dancing good time with Birmingham’s Disco Amigos; plus, amazing judges and MC! With 11 categories including Dandiest Doodle, Terrific Tri “pawed”, Best Furdo, Most Talented, Most Exotic, Best Dressed, Sassiest Senior (7+ yrs.), Most Squeezable Puppy (4-12 mos.), Best Looking Female/Male, & Cutest Couple (your dog & you), there’s something for everpawdy! Registration begins at 11 am and the contest starts at 1 pm. Admission is a $10 donation accepted at the door. Contest Entry fee*- -$20 each dog/one category; Additional categories are $5 each. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information. July 1 Alabama Rivers with Dr. Bill Deutsch Trussville Public Library

Free at the Pinson Public Library (All ages) This week, we will be learning about planets! Join us for stories, songs, activities & more! Storytime is designed for children under the age of five, but all ages are welcome to attend.

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Learn about our precious waterways with Dr. Bill Deutsch, co-founder of Alabama Water Watch. Dr. Deutsch, retired from Auburn University, is the author of Alabama Rivers: A Celebration and Challenge, which was published in cooperation with the Alabama Bicentennial Commission. July 1 Monday Night Knit & Crochet Trussville Public Library 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

June 28 Even More Stranger Things 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Pinson Public Library (Adults) Get hyped for the third season of Stranger Things with an Eggo bar, crafts, trivia, & lots of fun! 80’s clothing or character costumes are requested, but not required. June 29 WERA Regionals Barber Motorsports Park 8:00 am - June 30 @ 5:00 pm

WERA Motorcycle Roadracing, Inc is one of the oldest and largest national sanctioning bodies conducting motorcycle races at road courses across the United States. Our June event will be a Southeast/Mid Central Region Sportsman Double Header and will feature both Modern and Vintage Racing. Tickets can be purchased on site.

July 8 Lego Rocket Building @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Do you like Lego’s and space? Do you like rockets and building? Well come and build a rocket to navigate outer space out of Legos. The program will be in the auditorium and is open to children ages 2nd to 5th grade. July 8 AL 4-H Science School Animal Show: Critters & Constellations 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pinson Public Library (All ages) Have you ever gazed at the night sky & wondered what stories the stars had to tell? Many of the constellations in our night sky resemble the shapes of real creatures! Blast off with Alabama 4-H Science School & their crew of kid-friendly animals. July 8 Ukulele.Guitar Meetup @ Trussville Library 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

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If you’re a Ukulele and/or Guitar enthusiast looking for a safe laid-back environment to play music, then this jam session meet-up is for you! All you need is a Ukulele and/or Guitar and the desire to have fun. If you are not experienced or do not own a Ukulele yet, let us know! The library will provide a loaner ukulele. There will be chord charts & sheet music projected onto the big screen TV. We’ll have fun with music links and Youtube play-a-longs. You can bring your own favorite music to share too. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No cost to join! July 8 Monday Night Knit & Crochet Trussville Public Library

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June 27 Drop-In Craft: Space Helmet 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Pinson Public Library Drop in between 4-5 PM to do a craft! This week’s craft is Space Helmet! June 28 Storytime for Growin’ Beans: Planets! 10:00 am - 11:00 am

live musical entertainment, kid’s activities and enjoy delicious cuisine. Spend your July holiday enjoying Birmingham’s finest mobile eating and business establishments while watching the fireworks at Avondale Brewing Company. Bring friends and family to gather and celebrate at the 3rd Annual Red, White & Brew presented by Heninger Garrison Davis LLC and benefitting the Birmingham Education Foundation. Red, White, & Brew will begin at 4:00pm and last until 10:00pm. The all-ages event will boast live performances from Legal Limit, Bailey Ingle, and the Lamont Landers Band. Children’s’ activities like inflatables and face painting are certain to keep the kiddos busy, and everyone in attendance will have their pick of Birmingham’s very best mobile culinary offerings.

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July 9 Trussville Photography Club – monthly meeting 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at The Trussville Civic Center Interested in photography? You are invited to attend the next meeting of the Trussville Photography Club. This month’s program: Camera Hacks presented by TPC Board Members. We have so many exciting plans for 2019, such as Beginning Photography workshops, field trips, meetings, hands-on learning, socializing, and much more. Come and check us out! We offer something for every level of photography and every genre. If you have any questions, please visit our website at trussvillephotographyclub.com or our Facebook page. We look forward to meeting you. July 11 Birmingham’s Terminal Station with Marvin Clemons Trussville Public Library 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learn the fascinating history of Terminal Station with Marvin Clemons, railroad historian and author of Great Temple of Travel: a Pictorial History of Birmingham Terminal Station.

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O b i t u a ry

Debbie Gail (Howard) Wood september

James Cleghorn

22, 1952 ~ june 21, 2019 (age 66)

november

Debbie Gail Howard Wood of Birmingham passed away June 21, 2019. She was retired from the Jefferson County Board of Education and was all about her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Wayne Wood, son Brett Wayne Wood, and parents Frank and Dola Wood. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 11am until noon with chapel services following. She is survived by her daughter Traci Wood Walter (Andrew), grandchildren Tyler and Hannah Walter, Mary Virginia and Abby Grace Wood, brothers Rusty Howard (Jan), and Jimmy Wood.

30, 1945 ~

june

21, 2019 ( age 73)

James Acker Cleghorn III was born November 30, 1945, to James and Ruth Cleghorn. He was a resident of Pinson, AL, and passed away on June 21, 2019 at the age of 73 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Sue Allen Cleghorn; sons Chris (Dana) Cleghorn and Matthew Cleghorn; grandchildren Caitlyn (Dustin) Whitaker, and Ryan, Drew, Wilson, and Avery Cleghorn; sister Teri (Gerard) Mayer of Pembroke Pines, FL; brothers Patrick (Josette) Cleghorn of North Carolina, and Kelly (Kathy) Cleghorn of Eastaboga, AL; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Center Point, serving in the choir, as a trustee, deacon, and teacher of the men's Sunday school class. He was retired from Siemens Corp. James was a great and Godly man, who was blessed with intellect and wisdom. His life was one of selflessness. He was devoted to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with everyone he knew. He mirrored the teachings of Jesus through his love and faithfulness to his family, his church, and his friends. He will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him.

James “Jim” Reeves Manget june

Jun. 26 - Jul. 2, 2019

Online condolences may be expressed at jmgardens.com.

21, 2019 (age 73)

James “Jim” Reeves Manget, age 73, of Trussville, Alabama, formerly of Marietta and Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on June 21, 2019. Jim was born and raised in Atlanta, attended The Lovett School and Dykes High School. He was the son of Dr. James DePassManget, Jr. and Elizabeth Reeves Manget, and the grandson of Dr. James DePassManget of Marietta, Georgia.

Billy Wilson april

24, 1932 ~

june

19, 2019 ( age 87)

A devoted husband and father, Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rachel, daughter, Katherine Stone (Scott), son Daniel, and granddaughter, McKenzie Reeves.

Billy J. Wilson, age 87, passed away on June 19/2019. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Madge Wilson; daughter, Patty Wilson. Billy is survived by his daughters, Donna Wilson and Cindy Massey (Claude); grandchildren, Pam Trucks (Mitch), Adam Massey (Jennifer), Kristy Hillman (Eric); great- grandchildren, Tyler, Karley, Bella-Rose, and Hunter; one great-great- grandchild, Aiden. In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to disabled vets.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Oak Ranch, PO Box 307, Springville, Alabama, 35146.

Online condolences may be expressed at jmgardens.com.

Jim was graduated from West Georgia College, then returned to Atlanta where he played and taught tennis for many years, especially at Bitsy Grant Tennis Center. He went to work for Georgia Federal in 1977 and retired from Integra Realty Resources in 2011.

Politics

Inside the Statehouse: State Ethics Law Not Tough Enough for Ole Rankin Fite By Steve Flowers

State Senator, Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia), has been in the Alabama House and Alabama Senate for over 40 years. That is a record in Alabama history and definitely a record of longevity for any Jefferson County legislator in history. Jabo Waggoner has had a significant impact on behalf of the folks in Jefferson County over his stellar career. He has been instrumental in the growth of UAB. In the 1970’s Waggoner sponsored legislation which spearheaded the purchase of 45 blocks in downtown Birmingham for UAB’s expansion. UAB purchased this property for $8.5 million. That would equate to $40 million in today’s dollars and has been invaluable toward the growth of UAB. Jabo currently chairs the State Senate Rules Committee, a very powerful post.

He also likes to honor history, protocol and precedent. Jabo essentially has his own Civitan Club. It is the Vestavia Civitan Club that meets every third Friday at the Vestavia Country Club. It has about 40-50 members and attendees. It is a pretty select group of civic leaders, legislators, lobbyists and Jefferson County power brokers. They attend and belong at Jabo’s request and invitation. He brings only the most elite speakers to his Civitan Club. Jabo has been on the Board of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame for decades and has unparalleled Alabama sports connections. In recent years he has had Eli Gold, Bobby Humphrey, Charles Barkley and Gene Hallman to name a few. He also has the top governmental leaders from Washington and Montgomery to the club. They are reluctant to say no to the Chairman of the Senate Rules Commit-

Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse

tee. A good many Cabinet members and Department Heads come to speak. Recently Tom Albritton, the Executive Director of the State Ethics Commission, spoke to the Club. Albritton’s appearance reminded me of the origins of our first Alabama Ethics Law. Campaign finance laws and ethics disclosure forms for political campaigns and officeholders were enacted throughout the country in

the 1970’s; mostly in reaction to public outcry for ethics reform after the Watergate corruption. Practically every state passed an ethics law. In the 1970’s, Alabama had a lot of veteran crafty and crusty legislators. The craftiest of all was the legendary Legislator and Speaker of the House, Rankin Fite. Rankin had done pretty well financially as a lawyer and legislator without any ethics laws. Rankin and his colleagues were not about to succumb to the national trend of passing any Ethic Laws. That did not help the Alabama media from consistently harping on the need for such legislation. George Wallace was governor and he had pretty much dismissed ethics reform as an issue. He did not want to put his friends in the legislature on the spot. He had a very harmonious working relationship with

the legislature and did not want to step on toes and create a hornet’s nest. However, one day late in the legislative session, Wallace decided to get a little good press. He called his legislative buddies in and said there were only a few more legislative days left in the session and it’s too late for anything to pass, much less an ethics bill, so let’s throw the press a bone by introducing one. The plan was that the House would pass a House Ethics Bill and all of the Representatives would get credit for voting for an Ethics Bill knowing full well that the Senate would kill it. The Senators would then do the same so they could get credit knowing the House would kill their bill. They gleefully went ahead with their plan and they and Wallace enjoyed their day in the sun. Well, the press put a spotlight on the measures

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Kids Talk about God: How does God protect us from danger? By Carey Kinsolving and Friends

"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over" (Psalm 23:5). As I sit down to write, there's a table before me with many interpretations of this well-known Bible verse. One of my favorite attempts to unravel this Scripture comes from Elizabeth, age 8: "Be kind to your enemies, and I'll make you a king." King David treated his enemies with kindness and became a king. But I think he had something else in mind when he wrote this psalm. "God prepares a life with enemies in it for us," says Jessica, 9. Well, this also has possibilities. David was an unknown shep-

herd boy until he heard Goliath taunt the armies of Israel. Certainly, the Lord can use enemies to test us and to teach us how to trust him. As David said when facing Goliath, "The battle is the Lord's." "The enemy is around you, and God can help you," says Scott, 10. Some experts believe the scene shifts to the banquet table of the king; however, I'm going to stick with the shepherd and his sheep. The summer grazing ranges in the high mountains are known as tables. In Spanish, the word for such a place is "mesa," which means "table." The picture here is fit for a postcard: sheep grazing in a luxurious pasture on a high mountain plain. Before the sheep arrive, the shepherd has removed

poisonous weeds, killed venomous snakes and driven away lurking predators. Now, we come to the oil as in "You anoint my head with oil." Bethany, 7, has the right idea when she says, "When he puts oil on our heads, he blesses us." Adrianna, 8, is also on track: "God anoints our head with the Holy Spirit." Both are true in the lives of God's people. But in the context of sheep peacefully grazing on a high mountain plain, there's a fly in the ointment. Except here it's more than a figure of speech. The nose fly can harass sheep literally to death. They deposit their eggs in the damp mucous membranes of the sheep's nose. The eggs hatch to form worms, which make their

way into the sheep's head. For relief from the severe inflammation, sheep will beat their heads against rocks and trees. At the first sign of these pesky flies, the alert shepherd will apply a special ointment to the heads of his sheep so they can continue to graze peacefully. Life is full of small things beyond our control that can "bug us." By allowing the Good Shepherd to anoint us, these irritations are counteracted by the presence of God's Spirit. "'My cup runs over' means that God gives you so many blessings that they are uncountable," says Sean, 10. Or it could mean "God is more than you ask for!" says Derek, 9. One picture the overflowing cup suggests

is the shepherd providing water for his skittish sheep. They're thirsty but instinctively fearful of rushing river water because their heavy wool makes them vulnerable to being swept away by the current. Running water has to be channeled into a vessel so that it's still. "He leads me beside still waters." "Jesus' love is filling my cup," says Ester, 8. Think About This: God has prepared a place for you where he will pour blessings into your life. Memorize This Truth: Please see Psalm 23:5 above. Ask This Question: Are you willing to follow the Good Shepherd to the place where he can bless you? "Kids Talk About God" is written and distributed

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REFLECTIONS: An appeal to cell phone courtesy By Michael J. Brooks

I accepted a lunch invitation from a community organization and was happy to meet some new businessmen and women in the area. The day’s speaker was interesting and fun, and most of us learned some new things, except several gentlemen at our table. They not only stayed on their cellphones throughout the lecture, but they whispered to one another the entire time. The matter didn’t seem to be urgent since they joked amongst themselves. I thought how strange that these members weren’t supportive of their

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organization and might as well not have been there at all. I suppose common courtesy isn’t so common

anymore, especially in the era of cellphones. The stats say more than 90 percent of American adults have one, and the Pew Research Center asserts the cellphone is the fastest most adopted device in history. I understand the advantages, of course. I remember years ago collecting three or four telephone numbers for hotels and conference centers where I might be reached by the deacon chairman if needed. This seems so archaic now since we’re never far from contact. But I also lament that many appear to be conversant on cellphones but not with each other. How of-

ten do we see families in restaurants with each person on their phones instead of talking together? frequently Teachers fight this battle in the classroom. Some schools have strict policies, but others leave discretion to the instructor. Nevertheless, some students can’t seem to function without a device in hand. A teacher told me of two disruptive students who she eventually confronted. They admitted they were texting each other during her lecture about what their weekend plans were. She told them they were wasting their parents’ money in a college class-

room since they weren’t learning or preparing for a career. We face the same kind of issue in the churches. Many follow the day’s scripture text on Bible apps, and this is fine. But others, I’m told, apparently choose to text and surf and ignore scriptural truth shared from the pulpit. We had a different manifestation a few years back when pastors commonly included notes in the weekly bulletin with spaces for key words. One lady said to me, “My pastor thinks I’m taking sermon notes, but I’m really making my shopping list!” I was surprised by her

admission and by her levity, and I couldn’t help but think she was treating her spiritual life very casually. It’s a courtesy to pay attention to anyone presenting helpful information. This is uniquely true in the churches where ministers work hard to share life-changing truth each week. Choosing to ignore God’s word is not only discourteous but a bad life decision. Reflections is a weekly devotional column written by Michael J. Brooks, pastor of the Siluria Baptist Church in Alabaster, Ala. The church's website is siluriabaptist.com.

OPINION: Accolades for Alabama’s economic development success keep coming By Paul DeMarco, former Alabama State Representative

Over the past 25 years, Alabama has had its fair share of problems it has faced. – public corruption, prison overcrowding, woes with public education and the ever-increasing cost for Medicaid. Where Alabama has shined is economic development and job creation. Since Mercedes-Benz se-

lected Alabama as the site of its first-ever American manufacturing facility in 1993, thousands of jobs have been created in the state. With the addition of Honda, Hyundai, and the joint venture of Mazda, Toyota, Alabama has one of the largest workforces in the Nation for automotive manufacturing. Thus, it is no surprise that Alabama was the recent recipient of the Golden Shovel Award from busi-

ness publication Area Development for the state’s results in recruiting new companies for the state. There was $8.7 billion in new investment in the state last year and over 17,000 new jobs created in 2018 alone. All of this has lead to record low unemployment rates and more Alabama residents working than ever before in the state’s history. Yet, Alabama’s success has not been limited to auto manufacturing, as the aero-

space and aviation industries are becoming an even larger segment of the state’s economy. In addition, the technology companies Google, Amazon and Facebook have also invested in Alabama. Alabama’s trophy case for economic development continues to grow and providing good jobs for Alabama residents is something we can take pride in as we seek solutions to address Alabama’s future

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Santa Anita season ends after 30 horse deaths, trainer ban ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Santa Anita’s troubled racing season has come to a close after the deaths of 30 horses at the Southern California track rattled the industry and led to Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer being banned when four of his horses were among the casualties. There were no incidents during morning training hours or in the 10 races Sunday.

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Hewitt-Trussville baseball player commits to Alabama State University

2 Italian cities chosen to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Riding a wave of widespread Italian enthusiasm to be an Olympic host, Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo won the vote Monday to stage the 2026 Winter Games. International Olympic Committee members voted 47-34 for the long-favored Milan-Cortina bid over Stockholm-Are from Sweden that also included a bobsled track in Latvia.

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Legion settles for a draw against Hartford Athletic

Teary-eyed Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP honors

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Legion FC tied against Hartford Athletic 2-2 at BBVA Field on June 22. After an early goal from Hartford, #9 Chandler Hoffman bagged his first home goal in his hometown, bringing Legion FC level with a stellar effort into the top left corner from outside the box in the 31’ minute off an assist from #7 Brian Wright. The visitors pulled ahead just before the half to go into the break up 2-1. See LEGION, Page 16

Photo courtesy of Kerrigan Edmonson By Shaun Szkolnik, sports editor

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versity campus,” said Edmonson. “I went up to visit there, last Saturday before I made my commitment public, and I toured the campus; I really loved the campus and I just loved the atmosphere that Alabama State has.” Edmonson is ready to hit the ground running and already has goals in mind for his athletic career at Alabama State University. “(I want to) help the team win a championship,” said Edmonson. “Better myself as well as my teammates and just to become a better player.”

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Edmonson also has a plan for that other part of college life; academics. “I want to major in physical education” said Edmonson. “So, I will be getting my degree in that.” When Edmonson gets to campus, he will be well prepared thanks to his years at Hewitt-Trussville High School. “Coach Mauldin has really given me a lot of assets,” said Edmonson. “I want to go into college and start right away. I’m mentally prepared for a lot of things, for college, and I’ve got to prepare my body as

well.” A large part of Edmonson’s success over the years has come from his support system. Friends and family have always been nearby to give him what he has needed. “They’ve been behind me 100 percent at every turn that I’ve made,” said Edmonson. “I really listen to them and I really love them for that. They stand behind me 100 percent and really helped build my confidence. Even if I might not make the right choice that they want me to make they are still behind me 100 percent.”

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks fell two games short of the NBA Finals. They won big at the NBA Awards. A tearful Giannis Antetokounmpo earned Most Valuable Player honors, Mike Budenholzer won Coach of the Year, and Jon Horst took Executive of the Year on Monday night in Santa Monica. See NBA, Page 16

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Antetokounmpo, a 24-year-old forward from Greece, beat out Paul George of Oklahoma City and James Harden of Houston, who won last year. Antetokounmpo was a resounding winner. He received 941 points and 78 first-place votes in the balloting — 165 points more than Harden. Harden finished second with 776 points and 23 first-place votes. “MVP is not about stats and numbers, and obviously James Harden had unbelievable numbers and Paul George also, but obviously it’s about winning,” Antetokounmpo said backstage. “We created great habits throughout the season and were able to stick by them, and that’s why we were able to have a chance in every single game we played and were able to win 60 games.” The show had an international flair, with three international players besides Antetokounmpo winning. Antetokounmpo averaged 27.7 points and 12.5 rebounds while earning All-NBA first-team honors this season, his sixth with the Bucks. He led the franchise to the best record in the regular season and the Bucks reached the Eastern Conference finals. Tears rolled down his cheeks as Antetokounmpo thanked his mother Veronica and brothers in the audience at Barker Hanger. He credited his late father for pushing him toward his goals and his teammates and coaching staff for their help. “We started from nothing as a family,” he said, “and we are going to be in every stage that we can be as a family.” Antetokounmpo said backstage that he had vowed to his family he wasn’t going to cry. “When you hear your name up there on the stage and then you realize these years of hard work, what you did in the past, then you start getting emotional,” he said. Budenholzer also got choked up while thanking his family after his second coaching honor. He earned the trophy for the first time with Atlanta in 2015. He guided the Bucks to a 60-22 record in the regular season in his

first year with the franchise, leading them to the Eastern Conference finals, where they lost to eventual NBA champion Toronto. “What they did on the court this year, including the playoffs, was special,” Budenholzer said backstage. “We weren’t good enough in the end, but we certainly feel like we have enough talent, we have enough character to be a team that’s playing in the finals and winning a championship.” Budenholzer also coached Team Giannis in the All-Star Game last season. He beat out Denver’s Mike Malone and Doc Rivers of the Los Angeles Clippers. Horst was honored in voting by his fellow NBA executives, while the six biggest awards were determined in voting by a global media panel. Lou Williams was voted the Sixth Man of the Year for the second season in a row and third time in his career, tying former Los Angeles Clipper guard Jamal Crawford. The guard won for the first time in 2015 with Toronto. Williams beat out teammate Montrezl Harrell, with whom he formed the highest-scoring bench duo in NBA history last season, and Domantas Sabonis of Indiana. Williams became the career leader in points off the bench during the season. “This one was different because I kind of went into the season wanting this one. In years past I always just played and lived with whatever happened,” he said. “I felt like this one was going to be a legacy piece.” Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz won Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season. The 26-year-old center from France beat out Antetokounmpo and George. “I never thought I would be able to do that when I started basketball playing in France,” Gobert said backstage. “I didn’t know an NBA player, I didn’t know nothing about basketball. I was just having fun.” Pascal Siakam of the NBA champion Toronto Raptors earned Most Improved Player. The 25-year-old from Cameroon averaged 16.9 points and started 79 of

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About 20 protesters briefly toted signs outside an entrance to the track, calling attention to the deaths and condemning the sport. Hollendorfer had two horses entered to run closing day, but they, along with two others Saturday, were scratched by track stewards on the recommendation of a special panel convened to review horses’ medical, training and racing history. The 73-year-old trainer was ordered by The Stronach Group to remove his horses from Santa Anita and Golden Gate Fields in Northern California, which are owned by the company. The fourth death in his stable during the meet occurred Saturday. Track ownership said Hollendorfer was “no longer welcome to stable, race, or train his horses at any of our facil-

Season ends in tragedy

ities.” No one from The Stronach Group spoke to the media Sunday despite a request. The company said a statement would be forthcoming in a few days. Racing next moves to Los Alamitos in Orange County beginning June 29, where the California Horse Racing Board said a panel will review horses entered to run there. That track will “gladly” provide stalls to Hollendorfer, whom track own-

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80 regular-season games for the Raptors in his third year with the team. Siakam had 26 20-point outings after scoring 20 points in a game only once in his first two seasons. He then scored 32 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Siakam beat out De’Aaron Fox of Sacramento and D’Angelo Russell of Brooklyn. Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks easily won Rookie of the Year. The 20-year-old small forward from Slovenia accepted his trophy from RJ Barrett, who went to the New York Knicks as the No. 3 pick in the NBA draft last week. Doncic was the No. 3 pick last year. The other finalists were Deandre Ayton of Phoenix and Trae Young of Atlanta. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson shared the Lifetime Achievement Award. The former rivals took turns holding their trophies while each other spoke. Bird said the NBA is in good hands with today’s talented athletes and he urged them to keep the game the same so it continues on for future generations. Johnson starred for the Los Angeles Lakers and Bird with the Boston Celtics. Mike Conley Jr., newly traded to the Utah Jazz, claimed trophies for Teammate and Sportsmanship of the Year. Conley earned the awards for his 12-year tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies. Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards received the NBA Cares Community Assist honor.

er Edward Allred called “an unexcelled horseman.” “Unless forbidden by the California Horse Racing Board, we intend to permit entries from Hollendorfer,” Allred said in a statement. “We do not feel he should be a scapegoat for a problem which derives from a number of factors.” Still unknown is whether Hollendorfer would be allowed to train at Del Mar near San Diego, which opens its summer meet July 17. A track spokesman said Sunday a decision had yet to be made. Neither Los Alamitos nor Del Mar is owned by The Stronach Group. Racing at Santa Anita is set to resume Sept. 27. The track is scheduled to host the Breeders’ Cup world championships on Nov. 1-2. The Breeders’ Cup board of directors is expected to meet this week to discuss this year’s location

Milan-Cortina’s jubilant delegation broke into chants of “Italia! Italia!” when the result was announced, giving the Alpine nation a second Winter Games in 20 years. “I’m really emotional,” Italian Olympic president Giovanni Malago said, close to tears at the winner’s news conference. “It’s a very important result, not only for me but the whole country.” Italy will get a third Winter Games, after Turin hosted in 2006 and ski resort Cortina staged in 1956. Sweden never hosted the Winter Games and was sent to an eighth loss in bidding in the past 41 years. A lack of enthusiasm for the project in Sweden — rating 28% below the Italians in the IOC’s own polls — was a decisive factor. “What was clear was the gap in public support,” IOC President Thomas Bach said, suggesting it hinted at weaker political backing. A spirited late campaign effort was in vain, including Stockholm’s mayor Anna Konig Jerlmyr appealing to voters from the stage by singing a lyric from Abba song ‘Dancing Queen’. A sign of simmering Swedish frustration came minutes later when IOC board member Gunilla Lindberg pushed the limit of Olympic diplomacy ending her team’s 30-minute presentation. Lindberg challenged her colleagues to reward a new kind of cre-

Legion From page 15

The deficit did not last long for Birmingham as #5 Mikey Lopez latched onto a ball at the edge of the box and rifled it into the bottom left corner with a first-time strike. That’s three games in a row for the energetic midfielder with a goal or an assist.

Jun. 26 - Jul. 2, 2019 ative, cost-effective bid the IOC has said it wanted — “Or is it just talk?” “It just came. I felt it (needed to be said),” Lindberg told The Associated Press after the vote. Instead, IOC members picked Italy despite a debt-hit economy which faces increasing European Union scrutiny. “We submit with full confidence to your judgment,” Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte told IOC members before their vote. Both candidates would likely have failed to get this far in previous Olympic bidding contests. The IOC has relaxed previously strict rules that demanded financial guarantees and government support earlier in the process. It was an attempt to revive Winter Games bidding with just two candidates on the ballot paper for the second straight time, since Russia spent $51 billion on venues and infrastructure for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Now, the IOC seeks to avoid costly new venues — and potential white elephants — while encouraging regions and multi-nation bids to share the load. Hence, Sweden teamed with Latvia, across the Baltic Sea, rather than build its ice sliding sports venue. “We have budget problems in Italy but I think that this is something that everyone has,” Italy Undersecretary of State Giancarlo Giorgetti said at an earlier news conference, citing the wealth of the Lombardy and Veneto provinces underwriting the games costs. “They are two of the richest provinces in Eu-

rope.” The IOC will give at least $925 million toward Italy’s games operating costs of up to $1.7 billion. After Russia’s huge spending in venues, infrastructure and cost overruns for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, multi-billion dollar construction projects were awarded in new markets for the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics and 2022 Beijing Olympics. The 2026 contest met Bach’s long-stated wish to return to traditional winter sports heartlands, use existing venues and cut costs. The IOC praised both candidates for projecting sports budgets “on average 20% lower” than spending on the 2018 and 2022 games. Building athlete villages in Milan and Stockholm shaped as the main capital investment and most uncertain ventures in the projects. Last week, the IOC flagged Stockholm’s village as a risk, and asked for more details of guarantees underwriting the project. “A letter of intent is as important to us as any contract,” Volvo chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg said in the formal presentation, in what seemed a rebuke to the Olympic body. Needing to work hard to persuade Olympic voters, Sweden sent its heir to the throne, Crown Princess Victoria, and Prime Minister Stefan Lofven to Lausanne. Sweden’s search continues for its first home Olympics since the 1912 Stockholm Summer Games.

Despite the two quality goals, Head Coach Tom Soehn pointed out that after outshooting an opponent by more than double and leading in possession, crosses, and chances created, that he was disappointed in not coming away with a win. He said, “I credit the guys for fighting back,” said Soehn. “We created tons of chances, but we’ve got to start finishing our

chances and put teams away. It’s a lot easier to play when you’re ahead than it is when you’re behind, and we’re having difficulty doing that. We have to find a way to get ourselves up for it. The disappointing thing is chasing the game. We’ve got to come out and find a way to get teams on their heels a bit more instead of waiting so long.”

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