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The Trussville Tribune TRUSSVILLE • PINSON·CLAY • CENTER POINT • ARGO • SPRINGVILLE

July 10 - 16, 2019 Family of veteran found in Clay’s Cosby Lake thankful for widespread response

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Controversial rezoning issue, entertainment district, among items discussed at Trussville City Council meeting

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

The Trussville City Council met on Tuesday, July 9 for a workshop and regular council meeting.

A crowd showed up to voice concerns over the Highway 11 development across from Winn Dixie.

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TCS Board of Education approves teacher raises, discusses new Sonday Program

By Shaun Szkolnik, for the Tribune

TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Schools Board of Education met Monday, July 9 at 8 a.m.

Superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill addressed the board about a new pilot program that will be launched the three Trussville elementary schools.

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Deadly 4th of July

Several Incidents on Alabama Lakes From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Search crews have recovered the bodies of two of the three people who went missing in a pair of holiday boating accidents on two Alabama lakes.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol spokesman, Capt. Gary Buchanan, says crews on Saturday recovered the bodies of 26-year-old Devin Clay Jackson and 17-year-old Travis Lee House from Lake Jordan, north of Montgomery. Buchanan says five others were hurt when two 19-foot boats collided on July 4.

Buchanan says crews also searched for a person missing after another holiday boating accident on Smith Lake north of Birmingham. Kelsey Nicole Starling, 26, of Troy, was a passenger in a 2012 Mastercraft wakeboard boat when it collided with another vessel on the night of July 4. The crash occurred in the Rock Creek area around 10 p.m. on Thursday.

Four other passengers of the Mastercraft were hurt.

One other person was hurt on the pontoon boat that the

ALEA Marine Patrol (left) and Christian Aid Boat (right) search on Smith Lake. Photo: ALEA

Mastercraft collided with.

The operator of the Mastercraft, 23-year-old William Jackson Fite of Decatur, was booked into the Winston County jail early Friday on a charge of Boating Under the Influence, according to ALEA. Christian Aid Ministries, a specialty search and rescue unit out the Tennessee area, is using high definition sonar imaging to scan the area.

Divers are on the scene along with several local volunteer fire departments and ALEA Marine Patrol Division.

Crane Hill VFD, Logan VFD, Dodge City VFD, Hel-

icon VFD, Smith Lake Task Force, Regional Paramedics Service, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Winston County EMA and Cullman County EMA were among the agencies assisting with the search.

In Limestone County, the body of 29-year-old Michael Rynders, of Athens, was found after he went underwater while kayaking on the Elk River on July 3. His body was recovered the next day.

ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers also responded to a boating accident on Friday, July 5, 2019, near the area of the Corinth Boat Ramp on Smith Lake in Winston Coun-

wanted in a robbery in the Pinson area on Monday, July 8, according to Captain David Agee.

One person was taken into custody and another one was still on the run as of 10:40 p.m. Monday, Agee said.

Trussville girls preparing for the big stage in 'Matilda' at Red Mountain Theater From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The magical story of "Matilda" is coming to life this summer at Red Mountain Theater and two Trussville girls will be a part of the big production. Aubrey Segars and Abigail Wideman will be in the children's ensemble.

Carlos Dion Harper

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From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

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ty, according to Sgt. Chad Pate of the ALEA Marine Police.

The accident claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl and injured another girl, 12 and a 14-year-old boy. Both injured teens were transported to the hospital, Pate said.

“It was a one vessel accident with nine persons aboard,” Pate said. “The vessel was a 19-foot deck boat style vessel.”

All involved were from the Pontotoc County Mississippi area.

The accident is still under investigation by ALEA. There is no further information available at this time.

1 arrested, 1 at large in Pinsonarea robbery CENTER POINT — Jefferson County Deputies were searching the Center Point area for a a person

Springville man, Oneonta man killed in doublefatality crash in Blount County

ONEONTA — Two men were killed in a two-vehicle crash near Oneonta on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. The crash happened at 10:40 p.m.

Jason Swope, 24, of Springville, was killed when the 2005 BMW 323 he was driving crossed the centerline and hit a 2015 GMC Acadia.

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“On Monday July 8, 2019 at 8:03 p.m., a woman called 911 to report that she and her friends had met two men to buy marijuana in the 4100 block of Masseyline Church road in Pinson and the men robbed them,” Agee said.

“The victim reported that the men had a weapon and took her money and her car.”

Deputies later spotted the car near highway 151 and tried to initiate a traffic stop.

The driver refused to stop and rammed a patrol vehicle while attempting to get away.

Agee said deputies pursued the car to some apartments on Bond Circle in Center Point. The suspects jumped out of the car and ran. Deputies were able to capture the passenger while the driver fled into a wooded area. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the driver.

Charged in the crime is 19-year-old Carlos Dion Harper. He was arrested and charged with first degree robbery and resisting arrest.

His bonds total $40,300.00.

Sheriff’s detectives are continuing this investigation.

Detectives will be identifying the driver and obtaining warrants against him, Agee said.

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PINSON — The Pinson City Council met at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, at Pinson City Hall, after the council previously voted to move the original first Thursday meeting, which would have fallen on the Fourth of July.

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Argo Council to hold special meeting on Wednesday to make decision on vacant council seat

By Shaun Szkolnik, for the Tribune

ARGO – The City of Argo held a regularly scheduled council meeting on Monday, July 8.

The council discussed how to proceed with the seat left vacant by the resignation of Councilman Ronnie Bowman.

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From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

CENTER POINT — The Center Point Farmers Market is open for business each week until September 22.

Goods are available for purchase every Thursday from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. The city is using the old Civitan Park next to Center Point Fire Station 1 on the Parkway.

SALES STAFF Ryan Jennings, Director of Sales & Marketing Shari Moore, Account Executive Meredith White, Account Executive Sara Bohan, Account Executive Lauren Taylor, Traffic Coordinator OFFICE MANAGER Jana Mathews

The late Wink Chapman, one of Center Point's organizers and a former city councilman, initiated the farmer's market as a way to bring fresh produce and goods to people in the city.

Center Point Event Coordinator Tim Gann said the market brings the taste of the country to the city.

"This event features locally grown fruit, vegeta-

bles, plants, herbs, flowers, & eggs, along with jellies, pickles & homemade ice cream," said Gann.

The elderly and those on fixed income can redeem $30 in vouchers at the farmer's market.

"This, in itself, is reason enough to host the Center Point Farmer's Market each Thursday," said Gann.

The Chamber of Com-

merce sells soft drinks and snacks to benefit the Ambassador Scholarship Fund and there is free water on site.

If you are interested in being a vendor or if you know someone who would like to sell produce or homemade items at the market, contact Tim Gann by emailing timgann294@gmail. com.

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POLICE: 3 from Birmingham Body found in Springville identified arrested for shoplifting in Trussville as missing Odenville man From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department made three separate arrests for shoplifting from July 1 – July 8.

In this week’s “Shoplifting Review,” Trussville Police posted mugshots on Facebook, warning others to not come to Trussville and steal.

Bryan Bigbee, Sharnise McAdory and Marticia

Reed are all facing criminal charges.

Message from police: “All arrest and arrest photos posted on this page are public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty.”

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

SPRINGVILLE — A man missing from Odenville was found dead in Springville on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

The body of Kevin Wel-

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Oneonta From front page

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Swope was pronounced dead on the scene.

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During the meeting, the council approved a motion to renew its $20,000 principal supplement with the Jefferson Board of Education for Pinson Valley High School. The board uses the money to supplement the principal’s salary.

“This helps us -- several cities do this in Jefferson County -- to attract good administrators, and we appreciate the job that’s been done at

The passenger of the BMW, Brett Beemer, 51, of Oneonta, was also pronounced dead on the scene. ALEA investigators said Bennett was not wearing a seatbelt.

Four people in the GMC

were hurt. The driver and all three passengers were taken to UAB Hospital, one of them was airlifted with serious injuries.

The crash happened on Highway 231 and is being investigated by ALEA State Troopers.

Before any decision could be made the council had to hold a vote to officially declare the seat as vacant. This was passed unanimously.

City Attorney Johnny Brunson addressed the council as to the options that lay before them.

“It is at the discretion, at this point, of the council if you want to fill that and to some degree how you want it filled,” said Brunson. “It could be a nomination and a vote of the council, it could be applications and a vote of the council, or the seat could remain vacant.”

The council could choose to let the seat remain vacant but this position would have to be

Pinson Valley,” Mayor Hoyt Sanders said. “This simply renews the grant that we’ve done the last two or three years.”

The motion passed with four yeses and one abstain from Councilor Shannon Galamore, who works at the high school.

The council unanimously passed a motion to approve an estimate from T-N-T to remove, haul off and dispose of excess material from around the Main Street bridge. The estimate is for $1,800 per day

for five to seven days, with an expected total of $9,000 to $12,600.

“Periodically, we use some of our road money to extract the chert and cobble that tends to collect at the Main Street bridge,” Sanders said. “We’ve used T-N-T to do that several times before…

Again, it’s just an estimate.

They go down in there, extract all they can. You never really know how long it takes or how much is there until they get going.”

Additionally, the council

approved an amended resolution concerning a donation of $30,000 from Vulcan Materials to the city of Pinson in support of a new classroom pavilion project at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve.

The original resolution, which passed in a previous meeting, was amended by City Attorney Shane Black.

According to Sanders, the amendment was necessary due to Vulcan Materials donating the funds through a global charitable fund called DonationXchange.

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bourne was found at the intersection of Highway 23 and Evergreen Road, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office.

Welbourne was reported missing Monday.

The scene was immediate-

ly secured and investigators with the Sheriff’s Office are currently working to determine the cause of death. The body has been sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Huntsville for an autopsy.

approved by a vote. If that were the path chosen by the council the seat would remain vacant for 14 months; until the next election.

“Where we are now is the . . . mayor and council have full discretion as to how we go forward from here today,” said Brunson.

“The only time limit is from today we will have 60 days to fill that seat.”

Mayor Betty Bradley informed Brunson that she believed that the 60 days started at the time of Bowman’s resignation.

“I believe it will be from the time that the seat is declared vacant,” said Brunson. “Because that is the time that y’all took action on it. I will verify that and make sure.”

The council decided, because Council President Anthony Alldredge was out of town on a business trip, to call for a special meeting on Wednesday, July 10 at 6 p.m. That way all remaining council members would be available to make a decision on what to do going forward.

In other news, the council was addressed by Argo Teen Council President Katie Whitfield. Whitfield announced to the council that their National Night Out was scheduled for Aug. 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The event will be held at Argo City Hall and will include a tour of the emergency vehicles and a chance for the public to meet the council members. There will also be music provided by a local musician.

“(Vulcan) contacted Mr. Black and the amendment, strictly, all it does is add that their donation may come part of in whole through DonationXchange,” Sanders said.

Sanders wished to remind the community about the state of Alabama’s laws concerning fireworks.

“State law does prohibit the discharge of fireworks within 600 feet of any structure,” Sanders said. “That’s of course applicable in Pinson and any other part of the state at large, so just be aware of

that if you are utilizing that.

One of our requirements on sales here in the city is that the vendors do give that excerpt from the code to try to help remind everyone. We do want you to be safe, but that is the state law.”

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The developer of the property gave a presentation of the plans already approved by the city’s planning and zoning board, then the issue was opened to a public hearing.

Connor Farmer, the owner of Highpointe Properties, LLC, told the council eight of the 16 acres being purchased will be developed as commercial property. The original plan, which included garden homes and commercial property, was dropped by the developer after nearby property owners voiced concerns.

The new plan includes a gas station, a new Trussville City Schools Board of Education building, a community park, footbridges and six to eight lots to be used for commercial use.

The developer also plans to install a traffic light at the entrance of the development.

Councilman Perry Cook asked Farmer if he had any help from a member of the council

New proposed rezoning map for the Hamilton property.

on his plans for the development. Farmer said he drew the plans on his own. Cook said a concern of his was the location of a water retention pond of the property.

“That could affect everyone in this room,” Perry said. “I would like for you to have approval from the Alabama Corps of Engineers. That water could make it into our water source.”

Farmer said his group has already met with the Army Corps of Engineers.

Developer David Stovall stood and told the council those types of questions are not what the public hearing should be about.

“This is a rezoning hearing,” Stovall said. “The fact that we’re implementing a retention pond would be in every way beneficial and not a detriment to drinking water sources.”

Stovall also said any environmental issues would be addressed as they arise during the actual development of the property.

Residents spoke up against the development, citing several

issues. Cheryl Hamilton, who lives on Burch Street, brought along a signed petition against the plan. The online petition had 471 signatures and a handwritten petition had 92 signatures.

“For over two decades we have enjoyed peace and tranquility just one block from Main Street,” Hamilton said.

“Dew Gardens is a family neighborhood and many of the families are sitting in the audience today.”

Hamilton said while property value is important, she believes the quality of life is more important. She said she would like for the city of Trussville to purchase the property and to preserve the green space.

“As people enter the city, they are welcomed by greenspace such as botanical gardens, maybe walking trails, art structures, things that attract visitors to the city,” Hamilton said.

“The city can and should make that a reality.”

Hamilton said if the property is zoned for commercial use, the residents in her neigh-

borhood would like to see businesses that do not impact their daily lives.

“We need businesses in Trussville that entices people to live here instead of leaving the city every day for their jobs in Birmingham,” Hamilton said.

Hamilton also said a restaurant would not be preferred on the property. C-2 zoning allows for restaurants, which Hamilton said she believes could cause issues for nearby residents.

Before the council moved to a vote, Councilman Bryan Plant explained property rights to the crowd, saying the council’s hands are tied when it comes to deciding what the owner wants to do with the property.

“I don’t want you to think we’re just simply ignoring what you have to say,” Plant said. “But we can’t tell them they can’t do this just because we found five empty spots somewhere. We don’t have the ability to do that.”

Councilman Cook performed the first reading on the ordinance (Ordinance 2019025-PNZ) and the issue will be voted on at the next council meeting on July 23.

Consent Agenda Before the controversial issue was discussed, the consent agenda was approved unanimously by the council, giving merit raises to three police employees, two fire employee, one library employee and one Public Works employee. The council also accepted the resig-

July 10 - 16, 2019 nation of Laura Smith, a parttime circulation clerk.

Another item approved on the consent agenda was the appointment of Brett Isom to the Planning and Zoning Board.

Isom, who works for the Regional Planning Commission in downtown Birmingham, lives in Trussville. He will be on the board until June 11, 2025.

Other matters of business approved as part of the consent agenda included funding for the Fall Municipal Law Conference in Gulf Shores. The conference from September 26 – 28 will cost the city $680.

Money for another conference, the Alabama Narcotics Officers Association Conference, was approved for August 20 – 22.

That conference will cost the city $300.

A contract between the city and Dunn Pavement was renewed for another year.

Police Officer Promoted On the regular agenda, one police officer was promoted to Sergeant. Officer Joseph D. Dunn was promoted to Sergeant after 11 years on the force. Sgt. Dunn attended the meeting with his family.

Entertainment District The council also approved an easement to connect the new entertainment district to the Fresh Value shopping center.

The move will allow patrons easily access the shopping center and to exit onto Highway 11 through a traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 11 and Cedar Avenue. A temporary construction easement was also granted for Beech Street.

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Also, the council approved work to be done by APCO (Alabama Power Company) to change out the lighting on Husky Parkway. The new lighting will be LED and will be installed at no cost to the city.

The council also awarded a bid for fiber and internet access for the entertainment district. Spectrum Enterprise will be granted a three-year contract to provide the service.

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Cosby Lake From front page

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

CLAY — A local family is mourning the loss of an Army

veteran this Independence Day, after they were told their son was found at the bottom of Cosby Lake on Wednesday, July 3.

It all started Tuesday night when the mother of 36-yearold Russell Patterson said he went fishing in a new kayak.

When he didn’t come home for dinner, the mother went to the lake to check on him.

After a frantic search, Patter-

TCS

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“Sonday is a special reading program for struggling readers,” said Neill. “Dyslexic students plus others that are having trouble with reading.

We have a remediation program in tiers; tiers one, two and three. The Sonday Program will be used with those severe students. The State Department wanted to pilot this in one of our schools. I talked to the state department . . . and we now have it piloted in all three elementary schools.”

Neill said that the program

son’s mother and stepfather called authorities to help find him.

Center Point Fire and Rescue and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded first. For hours Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning,

crews searched for Patterson using rescue boats, the county’s Star 1 helicopter and K9 search teams. All the while, Patterson’s family and friends waited and watched anxiously, praying he would be found safe.

Items belonging to Patterson were located, including an orange kayak, a pair of shoes and a tackle box. His truck was still parked in the

middle of the boat ramp. The search was briefly suspended until 6 a.m. Wednesday morning.

As the sun came up, crews from across the state filed into Cosby Lake to join in the search. More than 10 agencies including Trussville’s dive team, the Jefferson County EMA and rescue teams from Leeds, Pell City, Tallapoosa County and Calera were in the water searching for Patterson.

Experts identified a specific area in the northeast sector of the lake where they believed Patterson could be.

They performed grid searches and used high-tech equipment to examine the bottom of the lake.

As crews worked feverishly for hours, community support poured in for first responders and family and friends of Patterson, who stayed on the scene. Food, water and supplies were donated by Piggly Wiggly in Clay and other nearby donors. All the while, the family asked for prayers. At times, they gathered in prayer and spoke fondly of their loved one.

After nearly 18 hours, what was believed to be a body was located in the northeast section of the

using many of the Orton-Gillingham techniques. The system employs multi-sensory methods to help children process and differentiate between words and letters that might be confusing to them.

“What we wanted to do was implement it in three elementary schools this year and be hyper-focused on the fidelity of the program,” said Neill. “Miss (Beth) Bruno has agreed to come back and do that. So, she is retired and will come back and do part-time contract and implement the Sonday Program.”

Neill discussed some of the techniques that will be

used.

“It will have tools in the toolbox like sandpaper letters for children that might reverse a ‘b’ and a ‘d’,” said Neill. “(They) can feel them and see them. It is very kinesthetic.”

The board also approved an increase in the salary schedule.

“We have worked diligently for the last 45 days since the legislature closed out with the 4% required raise, Mr. Kirkland and I have been comparing Trussville salary schedules with surrounding districts,” said Neill. “That is one thing, we

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lake where crews had been searching. Using a camera that mapped out the lake

floor, the Tallapoosa County/Alex City Rescue Squad made the determination at 3:15 p.m.

Center Point Fire and Rescue then turned the scene over to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson County Coroner. Throughout the next hour, the family of Patterson was notified and crews began to pack up and leave.

The kayak, which had been found the night before, was removed from the bank of Cosby Lake after the coroner came and removed the body from the lake. Within two hours of the family finding out the likely fate of

their loved one, the scene was cleared and Cosby Lake Park was once again still and quiet.

The Jefferson County Coroner will positively identify the body and an autopsy will likely be performed to determine a cause of death.

Patterson’s family will plan a private memorial service over the coming days.

His mother said she is thankful for the many crews that helped find her son and for the wide-spread community response. Friends, who called the Army veteran “Rambo,” said their friend will be remembered as a strong, determined man, who never gave up.

want to be competitive and maintain our completion for the best and brightest teachers in Trussville. They would come here instead of some of our metro competitors.”

Another concern, that has prompted an increase in the salary schedule, is the teacher shortage. The state legislature and school systems are interested in attracting young adults into the teaching profession with higher wages.

Trussville City Schools by adding an additional 1% to the 4% required raise.

In other news, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Mandi Logan, ad-

dressed the board about a proposal for a psychologist for the schools’ system.

“We are great at a lot of things and one of those things is our special education program,” said Logan. “That attracts a lot of people to move here from other school systems. . . we are, I feel like, at a point where initial evaluations need to come to form something a little more robust than what we currently have . . . most school systems have someone who performs the evaluations, some contact it out and some don’t, but it is a psychometrist. A psychometrist is someone who has gone

to school, most of them have a teaching degree and they’ve gone back and gotten the classes to give an educational test . . .what they are not trained to do, that a psychologist is trained to do, is then spot variances and patterns within those tests to maybe understand the need to go deeper or do a different type of test. So, when we encounter those situations a lot of times we have to do outside testing . . . that is very costly.

A lot of times it is not timely and so we have kids waiting to be evaluated, so it is a more robust process for those initial referrals.”

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This month’s 2nd Saturday Downtown is all about giving back! Come join us as we support a local cause here in Trussville, Independence Place of Alabama.

The event will be located in the parking lot of Tula J Boutique. Proceeds from the festival will be donated to the Independence Place. This is going to be a great event and a great time to give back to our community.

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State Sen. Shelnutt presents Clay Council with $20,000 check for tennis courts

By Crystal McGough, copy editor

During Clay City Council’s pre-council session on Tuesday, July 9, Alabama State Sen. Shay Shelnutt delivered a check from the Jefferson County Community Service Fund in the amount of $20,000 to Mayor Charles Webster and the council.

The money will be used for the city’s new tennis courts, City Manager Ronnie Dixon said.

“I like what y’all are do-

ing,” Shelnutt said. “Y’all let me know when the next big project is and I’ll try and help out. Keep up the good work!”

Dixon said that the construction of the tennis courts is on schedule and the city started laying block yesterday.

Dixon also said during the pre-council meeting that the Jefferson County Board of Education has hired an engineering company to look into exploring the expansion of Sweeney

Hollow Road for the benefit of the new Bryant Park Elementary School. The road expansion project for the widening of Sweeney Hollow Road has been on the Jefferson County Commission’s books since 2004, Dixon said, but the BOE and city of Clay have no way of knowing when the project will become a reality.

“We at the Board of Education and the city have kind of taken the bull by the horns on the Sweeney Hollow Road, with the school

Defense says deaths of Auburn broadcaster, wife not a crime From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The defense attorney for the teen accused in the deadly crash of Auburn University sports announcer Rob Bramblett and his wife, Paula, deny their client committed any crime.

According to reports, a lawyer for 16-year-old Johnston Edward Taylor said the wreck which killed the Bramblett's was a tragedy but that his client simply fell asleep at the wheel. Attorney Tommy Spina said his client wasn't impaired at the time of the crash.

Taylor is charged with manslaughter in the wreck, which happened May 25 in Auburn. Authorities al-

Johnston Edward Taylor

lege Taylor was driving 91 mph and had traces of the psychoactive part of marijuana in his system at the time.

Spina says Taylor hadn't slept in a long time before the wreck and hadn't used drugs or alcohol in the hours beforehand.

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opening and stuff,” Dixon said. “Even though there’s a plan out there that we’ve seen that’s, you know, 14 years old, the school board has employed (an engineering company) to go and begin surveying. If county commission and roads and transportation doesn’t accept that old plan and find a way to fund it, then we’re going to have an alternative that we can present.”

Dixon said the BOE is exploring other options in case the county does not act fast enough.

“That’s the major concern of the public,” he said.

“We have to have access for school buses and cars.”

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BESSEMER, Ala. (AP) — The manslaughter charge against an Alabama woman who lost her fetus when she was shot during a fight was dropped Saturday.

Circuit Judge David Carpenter granted the state's motion to dismiss the case against Marshae Jones, 28.

Jones was five months pregnant when 23-year-old Ebony Jemison shot her in the stomach during a December argument over the fetus' father, authorities said.

Jemison was initially charged with manslaughter, but a Jefferson County grand jury declined to indict her after police said an investigation determined

Schools is expected to be completed in April of 2020, in time to open for the 20202021 school year.

Additionally, Dixon informed the council that he has started working on the budget for the city’s next fiscal year.

“We’re going to pretty much have the same budget as we had this year,” he said. “Nothing major has happened, with the exception of the additional gas tax that’s been collected, and I’ve already told y’all that would be an extra projected $75,000. It has to be spent the same as 4 & 5 Cent Gas Fund, so we have to create another column for that. It will actually be entitled the

10 Cent Gas Fund.”

In other city business, the council passed Resolution 2019-11, declaring weeds to be a public nuisance at 5200 Baggett Drive, 5209 Baggett Drive, 5300 Baggett Drive and 6041 Victoria Lane.

The council held a short meeting so that the mayor and council members could attend the memorial service for 36-year-old Army veteran Russell Patterson, who passed away at Cosby Lake on Wednesday, July 3.

The next meeting of the Clay City Council will be Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Clay City Hall. The regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., following a pre-council work session at 6 p.m.

Jones started the fight, and Jemison ultimately fired in self-defense. Jones was indicted by the same grand jury and arrested, sparking outrage around the nation.

Jefferson County Bessemer Cutoff District Attorney Lynneice O. Washington said earlier in the week that she would not prosecute Jones.

"After reviewing the facts of this case and the applicable state law, I have determined that it is not in the best interest of justice to pursue prosecution of Ms. Jones," Washington said, flanked by her chief assistant and local church leaders. "There are no winners, only losers, in this sad ordeal."

Alabama is one of several states with laws allowing criminal charges when fetuses are killed in violent acts.

Jones' arrest stirred criticism across the country,

with advocates for women's rights calling it another attempt to charge women for crimes related to their pregnancies. Legal scholars said the arrest raised questions about what other scenarios — such as driving a car or swimming in a pool — could constitute putting a fetus in danger.

The case arose after Alabama passed the nation's most hardline anti-abortion legislation. That new law makes performing an abortion at any stage of pregnancy a felony punishable by 10 to 99 years or life in prison for the provider. The law makes no exception for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest. The only exception would be when the woman's health is at serious risk.

Though scheduled to take effect in November, Alabama's near-total abortion ban is facing a challenge in court.

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Apollo 11: Our Giant Leap Most of the people who were alive to witness Neil Armstrong's first step onto the lunar surface 50 years ago on July 20, 1969, are no longer with us, so it is up to all of us who are old enough to remember that day to describe what it was like to be one of the estimated worldwide television audience of 530 million people who watched Armstrong plant his left boot in the dry and dusty ground of a new world.

It was a very different United States that organized and coordinated an army of 500,000 skilled workers, engineers, and scientists to build Apollo. The Apollo program was the very rare type of government program that achieved its goal on time and on budget. The best of the Greatest Generation

only eight years and a couple of months after President John F. Kennedy declared that the United States was entering the race for the Moon in May of 1961. The spirit of American exceptionalism never burned brighter than it did during a decade that oddly enough, also saw turmoil, political assassinations, and violence in the streets.

For a few days, the Apollo 11 mission generated a very rare wave of enthusiasm that united people across all of the divides that otherwise separated them. I have never witnessed anything like it. Even President Richard Nixon was not immune to the wave of Apollo enthusiasm. He called that eight-day mission, "the greatest week in the history of the world since the creation."

Nixon even arranged an unexpected "long-distance" phone call to Armstrong and his crewmate Buzz Aldrin while they were still walking

truly one; one in their pride in what you have done, and one in our prayers that you will return safely to Earth.�

America has changed so much during the 50 years since 1969, that the 38-year-

than the Moon was for him back then.

Aside from the obvious societal and political changes that transformed America since then, the technological spin-offs of Apollo research

combined with the best and brightest of war babies turned one of the oldest dreams of the human race into reality

on the Moon, telling them, "For one priceless moment in the whole history of man, all the people on this Earth are

old, small town-reared Neil Armstrong, of that day, might think this world of 2019 as much more strange and alien

gradually transformed the lives and experiences of everyone, from bankers, to writers, to doctors and nurses,

By Jim McDade, technology and science commentator

patients, carpenters, athletes, soldiers, sailors, to couch potatoes. I won't bore the reader with the long list of specific examples that back that claim, but the National Aeronautics and Space Administration will be happy to do that if you do your own web search for "NASA Spinoffs."

One particular household tech device that has changed a whole lot since 1969 is the television and it is the television that helps explain why almost everyone alive back then recalls at least some details of that Sunday night when we all waited to see and hear Armstrong speak the first words that would establish his legacy for all posterity.

I was one of the thousands of excited young people across America who stayed awake during the entire 34 hours of unprecedented, live network television coverage of the climactic hours of the mission. Very few people had access to more than two, three, or four television channels in pre-satellite/cable TV 1969, so Apollo 11 had a literal monopoly on the three big television networks of that era. Television audience ratings indicated that 45% of

the national viewing audience watched the CBS television coverage, while 34% tuned into NBC and 16% to ABC. That comes to a total of 95% of the televisions in the country tuned into the Apollo 11 coverage! (Who knows what the other 5% were doing?)

Finally, as a proud Alabamian, I have to point out that America could not get to the Moon without going through Alabama. It was Huntsville's Marshall Spaceflight Center that gave NASA the world's most powerful rockets that took us to the Moon, but many other Alabama-based companies made heavy contributions to that gargantuan effort. A lot of Birmingham steel was in those titanic Apollo structures at Kennedy Space Center and Montgomery's Blount Brothers Construction Company built the largest structures that comprised the massive Apollo Launch Complex 39 where Apollo began its journey to the Moon. The list of Alabama Apollo contractors is too long to list here, but there are still a lot of retired Apollo workers living in communities all over this state.

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July 11 Pinson Bicentennial History Pinson Public Library 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

(Adults) Join us to learn interesting facts about Pinson’s (& Alabama’s) history. This session will be presented by Stanley Moss of the Pinson Historical Society.

July 11 Story Time Trussville Public Library 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

The event is great for smaller children as it features stories and interactive activities such as dances and songs. The event will be held in the library auditorium.

our own interpretation of the moon on canvas. 6th-12th graders only.

July 13 Daughters of the American Revolution 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Trussville Library Auditorium This free workshop is open to all women 18 years or older. It will introduce you to the Daughters of the American Revolution, the service work we do, and review what is required for membership.

The mission of DAR is to further education, promote patriotism, and support historic preservation.

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July 11 Yay for Ya! Book Group: Wicked Saints Pinson Public Library 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Yay for YA! Is a book group at the Pinson Public Library for those 18 and older who love to read the Young Adult (YA) genre or would like to read more of it!

Our next book pick is Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan.

Please join us for a discussion of this book. Light refreshments will be served.

July 12 Storytime for Growin’ Beans: Moon!

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Pinson Public Library

This week, we will be learning about moons!

Join us for stories, songs, activities & more! Storytime is designed for children under the age of five, but all ages are welcome to attend.

July 12 Author Event – Wayne Burdette 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Trussville Public Library

Come out with a team to toss out ovarian cancer by benefiting the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation.

Proceeds benefit ovarian cancer research and prevention at UAB. Register at NLOVCA. ORG/EVENTS. July 13 Movie on the Lawn – Summer Celebration 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Church of the Holy Cross – Episcopal in Trussville

Movie Starts @ Dusk Bring your friends and your lawn chair and join us for a family fun evening as we enjoy food trucks, lawn games, music and a movie on the big screen at dusk.

The Band is called: “The Mobile Home Boys” – Bluegrass, Country, and Southern Rock (members of the band Rollin’ in the Hay) Showing a Classic Disney Movie – HOMEWARD BOUND- An Incredible Journey Food trucks: Urban Pops, Kuntri Kitchen, and Pazzo’s July 15 Birmingham Academy of Martial Arts – Trussville Public Library 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

The Birmingham Academy of Martial Arts will be putting on a show. They will also conduct a very basic lesson. The event will be in the auditorium and is open to 4th and 5th grade.

July 15 The Jetsons Marathon 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Pinson Public Library

Local author Wayne Burdette will be here to share his mystery novels! Stop by to meet him between 1:00 and 5:00.

Mr. Burdette will do a reading around 3:00. Books will be available for sale and signing. More about Mr. Burdette: h t t p : / / w w w. m w b u r d e t t e s books.com.

July 12 Paint Party at the Pinson Public Library 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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July 19 Storytime for Growin’ Beans: Astronauts!

10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Pinson Public Library FREE! This week, we will be learning about astronauts!

Join us for stories, songs, activities & more! Storytime is designed for children under the age of five, but all ages are welcome to attend.

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July 20 Moon Landing Party!

2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Pinson Public Library Free (All ages) Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Lunar Landing! We’re celebrating with a retro party filled with snacks, games, & more. We’ll watch original footage of the Moon Landing from 1969.

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(All ages) Watch classic episodes of The Jetsons! We’ll provide several choices of cereal & milk during the event.

July 16 Party Game Night 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Pinson Public Library

(Teens) Gather together & play some fun card party games! We’ll play some different games with the whole group. Snacks will be provided.

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(Teens) The moon will be our muse.

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Trussville boy completes Space Academy program in Huntsville

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TRUSSVILLE — A local boy recently attended Space Academy at the U.S.

Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville.

Tristan Nelson, 12, participated in the weeklong camp at the home of

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The Hewitt-Trussville Middle School student spent the week training with a team that flew a simulated space mission to the In-

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He also participated in experiments and successfully completed an extra-vehicular activity (EVA), or space-

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Career and Technical Education Opportunities Public Letter by Trussville City Schools

Notice: All Career and Technical Education/Academy opportunities at Hewitt Trussville High School and Hewitt Trussville Middle School are offered to all students without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical

Education/Academy Programs. There are no specified admissions criteria for program participation.

The following Career and Technical Education/ Academy Programs are available at Hewitt Trussville High School: Engineering Academy, Biomedical Sciences Academy, Business Leadership Academy, Hospitality and Culinary Arts Academy, Multimedia Academy, Electrical Construction Academy and

Matilda From front page

Auditions for the musical took place several months ago. Abigail Wideman's father, Brad Wideman, said after taking a theater class, his

Page 13 months, first at Broadway Bootcamp at Berry Middle School, and now at the theater in downtown Birmingham.

They are working up to 12 hours a day, with the exception of Mondays, and leading up to the opening night, they

Segars also said the kids are considered "athletes of the stage."

"They are on stage but they are also taking separate voice lessons or acting lessons, so it takes the same level of commitment as athletics.

Computer Science Academy. Career and Technical Education work-based learning programs are also available. Hewitt Trussville Middle School offers Career and Technical Education classes related to engineering, robotics, and biomedical science.

Persons seeking further information concerning the Career and Technical Education/Academy offerings within Trussville City Schools should contact:

Abigail Wideman (left) and Aubrey Segars (right). Photo: Brad Wideman.

daughter discovered her interest in being on stage.

"I think the opportunity to really step outside of her boundaries is great," Wideman said of his daughter. "She has done years and years of dance and she expressed interest this year in the theater."

The 13-year-old, soonto-be eighth-grader at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, got her start in the spotlight just this past April in HTMS' production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie."

Segars, an upcoming seventh-grader at Alabama Waldorf School, has also been putting in the work to get ready for the 29-show production. The cast has been rehearsing for a couple of

will likely be rehearsing until midnight.

The mother of 12-year-old Aubrey, Keelie Segars, said participating in theater has given her daughter invaluable life lessons.

"They learn a tremendous amount about theater and acting," said Segars. "But they also learn accountability, responsibility and they develop a very strong work ethic."

Aubrey got her start on stage at a young age. She was five-years-old when she had her first experience at Red Mountain Theater.

"It all started with a junior camp and progressed. 'Matilda' is her second professional performance with Red Mountain Theater Company," said Segars.

It's an All-Star or travel team type of commitment," said Segars.

Brad Wideman agrees and hopes the community will come out to support the musical.

"I am really proud of her for venturing out and doing something that she has an interest in," said Wideman. "I think it's a great opportunity for the residents of Trussville to go and support the girls."

The musical production will be directed by Michael Flowers. Shows will be from July 12 through August 4 at the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater. Tickets are on sale now. We have a link to tickets and a trailer of the production at www.TrussvilleTribune. com.

Faith

Kids Talk about God: Can I be sure God is with me?

By Carey Kinsolving and Friends

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever" (Psalm 23:6).

"The verse means that God will dwell with me all my life," says Devon, age 10.

"It also means that God will stay with me in my house."

Devon, God stays at my house, too. But as King David recalled his days as a shepherd boy, I think he had something greater in mind.

First, let's consider what Collin, 6, says about being shadowed by goodness and mercy: "God will follow us wherever we go."

Do you ever sense that someone is following you?

Sheep always have this sense because sheepdogs constantly follow them. Dogs keep sheep from straying and ward off predators with their loud barking.

After Francis Thompson read this psalm, he wrote his celebrated poem, "The Hound of Heaven." Like a faithful sheepdog, God pursues us with his love. Some let God catch them, and others just keep running.

At times, our awareness of God's pursuit and presence is more acute, says Jordan, 11: "Sometimes when I am scared, like when I have to go outside in the dark, I pray. And I feel God with me. He's there. I know He is because after I pray, I don't feel as scared anymore."

We have a natural tendency to fear and worry because

we sense that many things in our lives are beyond our control. A simple trip to the grocery store could result in a fatal car accident. Sheep under the care of a good shepherd don't always have to know "Why?" They can rest in the care of the shepherd.

Under the care of a wise shepherd, sheep graze on weeds and naturally fertilize barren, scrubby areas so that they become lush pastures.

Similarly, those who receive God's grace transform barren deserts into fields of goodness and mercy.

Now, we come back to the house, as in "I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Brook, 10, says, "This means to be dwelling under the love of the Lord."

"The house of the Lord" is not a physical building.

Solomon's temple didn't exist when David wrote this psalm and has long since been destroyed. Originally, the word "church" meant a gathering of Christians, not a building of stained glass and pews. Early Christians met in homes, under trees in open fields and even underground in catacombs when hiding from Roman soldiers.

Adrianna, 8, explains it this way: "We will live in his kingdom forever."

Amazingly, Adrianna has captured the sense of dwelling in the Lord's house. It's in the same sense that we say the House of Windsor or the House of Stuart. It doesn't refer to a literal house but to a royal family or kingdom.

Just as the sheep belong to the shepherd's house, God's people belong to the house or

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kingdom of the Lord Jesus.

As with every royal house, one must be born into it. Jesus told a Jewish ruler that he couldn't even see God's kingdom unless he was born by God's Spirit. Today, God dwells in living temples

-- in the hearts of people who have trusted the Good Shepherd as the Lamb of God who took away the sin of the world.

Think About This: Receive Jesus by faith into your temple, and he will welcome you into his royal house.

Memorize This Truth: Psalm 23:6 as quoted earlier.

Ask This Question: Do goodness and mercy increase wherever you go?

"Kids Talk About God" is written and distributed by Carey Kinsolving. To access free, online "Kids Color Me Bible" books, "Mission Explorers" videos, a new children's musical, and all columns in a Bible Lesson Archive, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org.

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When people walk away from church

By Michael J. Brooks

“Apostasy” isn’t a word my denomination uses much, probably because we don’t believe in it. Many evangelicals hold to the fifth tenet of John Calvin’s TULIP acronym that a genuinely converted person won’t lose salvation. But it’s true that we witness people who walk away from Christian commitment for various reasons.

I saw this for the first time as a teenager. Bobby and his wife were youth workers in another church, but their ministry touched young people in surrounding churches. Bobby worked with a relative who

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put me in contact with him as a youth speaker, so I was in

his church several times for events. On one visit the pastor said, “I don’t know what’s wrong with Bobby. We’ve not seen him in weeks and he won’t tell me what’s wrong.”

A friend and I went to Bobby’s house and, indeed, he wouldn’t talk about it.

His wife sat there in tears.

We assured him of our love and prayers, but I don’t know how this experience worked out since I moved away to college shortly thereafter and never saw Bobby again.

I’ve seen similar situations in the ensuing years, and each one has been heartbreaking.

I’m convinced there can

be a spiritual component to walk-aways. Some believe this is what Jesus’ disciples did in John 21 when they returned to fishing. Jesus came to the seashore and gently prodded them and their leader, Simon Peter, into rededication (John 21).

My experience has taught me that most often human relationships are a major factor in walk-aways.

Sometimes couples experience conflict. No marriage is perfect, and storms are sure to come. Wise spouses realize the value of their investment in each other. A pastor shocked a couple when he suggested their issues were

beyond his expertise and they needed a professional who would charge a fee. They said they couldn’t afford a counselor.

“If you had cancer, could you afford treatment?” he asked.

He meant that a sick marriage, like a sick body, might need a professional with some costs involved.

Sometimes the walkaways are in conflict with other church members. We’d like to think that congregational life is a slice of heaven, and it is in many ways. But just as in basketball, sometimes elbows are thrown intentionally or not, and peo-

ple get hurt. The old church covenant has wise counsel: “to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure it without delay.”

I’ve always believed that sincere believers with a genuine love for God can find a path to reconciliation. The church is in the redemption business, and sometimes this means restoring walk-aways to useful service. -30Reflections 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.

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O b i t u a ry

20, 1943 ~ july 1, 2019 (age 75)

Martha Ellen (Tolbert) Stewart april

28, 1933 ~ july 4, 2019 (age 86)

Mary John Allsopp, a longtime resident of Roebuck died July 1. She was born in 1943 in Birmingham, AL. She attended Woodlawn High School and was retired from the Printing Industry. Mary enjoyed participating in softball leagues and tournaments throughout the Southeast. She was inducted into the Central Alabama Softball Hall of Fame in 1987. She remained an avid softball enthusiast; attending tailgates and tournaments throughout the State. She is survived by her sister, Joanne A. McGough, sister-in-law Joan Allsopp and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 5, at 11am at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make consider a donation to Softball Walk-Off Club, PO Box 2188 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403.

Martha Ellen (Tolbert) Stewart passed away on July 4. She was born on April 28, 1933 to Maggie Mae Prince (Tolbert) and Luther Edward Tolbert. She was one of 12 siblings of which Jake Tolbert is the sole survivor. The family lived in the Corner community of Blount County, Alabama. She married James Paul Stewart on July 26, 1951 and the couple resided in Birmingham. This union produced 3 children; Paula Garzarck Thomas, Renee Pugliese Jones and James Paul Stewart, Jr. (Jimmy). Stewart was a mother of 3, grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 2. She was a mother, a homemaker and a hair dresser. Stewart divided her time between gardening, cooking and traveling. She was devoted to her family and always placed them first in her life.

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She is survived by one brother, Jake Tolbert, and her three children. Paula is married to Mark Thomas. She has one daughter, Brooke Renee (Garzarck) Stewart who is married to Steven Stewart. Their children are Samuel Steven and Ella Brooke. Renee is married to Brian Jones. She has three children, Emma Alexandria Pugliese, Isabella Katherine Pugliese and Tyler Russell Jones. Jimmy has one son, James Cole Stewart.

3, 1935 ~ july 4, 2019 (age 83)

december

Stewart passed peacefully on the morning of July 4 after battling Parkinson’s for several years.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.jmgardens.com.

Burch H. Falkner, age 83 of Pinson, Al, passed away on July 4, 2019. Burch was the president and owner of Falcon Direct in Birmingham, Al. He is preceded in death by his parents, Burch and Florence Falkner; son, Joel Falkner. He is survived by his daughters, Sandi Freeman (Mark), Kay Gilliland, Jill Falkner, and daughter by love, Candice Staggs; grandchilren, Michael Neal, Ashley Neal, Jenna Neal, Bradley Gilliland, Candace Paige Wyatt; great-grandchildren, Mara, Cam, Tanner, Camden, and Makenzie.

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24, 1946 ~ july 8, 2019 (age 73)

Elaine Cox, age 73, of Trussville, passed away July 8, 2019. She enjoyed figure skating, spending time with her family and was retired from St Vincent’s as an RN after 41 years. Visitation will be on Thursday from 12 pm until 2pm with chapel services following. She is survived by her husband of 51 ½ years, Carey Cox, daughter Traci Cardwell (Eric), grandchildren Jacob Self, Abbie Self, Laura Cardwell, Chelsea Cardwell, cousins Jill Bebout, Tom Stevens, Nancy Ronan and beloved dog, Gretta.

Online condolences may be expressed at www. jmgardens.com.

The Overlooked Legacy of Gideon

By Joshua Winslett, Beulah Primitive Baptist Church

Gideon is a very recognizable character in the Biblical narrative. He and his 300 are used to motivate Christians in their individual warfare and pilgrimage (Judges 6-8).

However, his example in his later years equally serves as an example for believers to consider.

Like most judges in Israel, Gideon experienced miraculous victories through the sovereign power of God. Gideon was used to deliver the Israelites from both their own evil doings and the Midianites. Yet, directly after his death the

cultural dynamics of the people moved away from God. How does this happen after such a gracious, undeserved deliverance given to them by God? It is true that many times a generation will forget the immediately preceding history (Exodus 1:8). Whereas this is true, this does not seem to be the case for the generation following Gideon.

Three things happened that affected the next generation’s trajectory. First, after the people asked for Gideon to be made king, though he declined, he (Gideon) made a golden ephod. This ephod, or golden breastplate, was

probably used as a sign of prestige that he would use a civil ruler. These ephods were also used for religious worship and it is possible that Gideon had started his own “contemporary” worship service.

Gideon went a long way from the humble unassuming servant he once was to a stumbling stone to those around him. This small action is said to be a snare to Gideon, his family, and make the nation unfaithful (Judges 8:27).

This event is given greater gravity when we see how his son, Abimelech, killed his own brethren to usurp kingship over Israel and soon died in disgrace.

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This is an instance that believers, especially Christian parents, should note. Gideon is a judge who did mighty things for his God. Yet, the legacy he left his children was

Founded with the state of Alabama in 1819, Jefferson County grew from a sparsely settled agricultural county to a powerhouse of industry fueled by entrepreneurial drive and rich deposits of iron ore, coal, and limestone.

A historical center of the Civil Rights Movement’s fight for justice and equality, we are known today for medical breakthroughs, advanced technology, and award-winning restaurants. With a diverse population, extensive green space, vibrant communities, and ongoing innovation, we celebrate 200 years.

less than faithful. Gideon was the mighty military leader of his time but children followed a different close-to-home example. We can seem to be exemplary models of Christianity to the watching world, but our children will follow the real. They will see what we really worship. They will pattern the habits that only they see. Just as Gideon’s household culture created an individual to whom sought prestige and authority.

We have to ask ourselves, what do we really worship? What is it that captivates our time, attention, energy, and

money? If we really desire to know, we need only look at our children.

If we prize riches, they will prize riches. If are attention is more focused on recreational activities over the love and worship of Jesus Christ, then we can equally expect to see our children follow that pattern.

Gideon, who is an example of faith in Hebrews 11:32, is also a warning for all Christians to know that our actions can have immense consequences on our children. They will follow a legacy that many do not see. May they see real, authentic and biblical Christianity.

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Opinion

Inside the Statehouse: 2020 Races around the corner

By Steve Flowers

Folks, don’t look now, but the 2020 Presidential Election is upon us. Indeed, as many as 21 Democratic aspirants are already announced and campaigning.

They are quite a liberal group as you might expect. Leading the pack of Democrats trying to take Donald Trump out of the White House is an avowed, true socialist, Bernie Sanders. Behind ole Bernie are a host of ultra-liberal U.S. Senators who are socialists wannabes. They hail from either the left coasts of California or New England.

Included in the pack of CNN/MSNBC/Stephen Colbert watchers are Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren of Massachusetts. She makes Teddy Kennedy look like a conservative.

You also have Kamala Harris of California, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and losing Texas

Senate candidate, Beto O’Rourke, in the race.

Our own anomaly Democratic Senator Doug Jones really should run for president next year. He would have a much better chance of winning the Democratic nomination for President than winning a seat in the U.S. Senate from the Heart of Dixie.

He has been a liberal Democrat in Alabama his entire adult political life. He has been the soul of the liberal Alabama Democratic Party for decades.

He has campaigned and voted for George McGovern, Walter Mondale, Teddy Kennedy, Jesse Jackson, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton. Since he has been in Washington for the past year, he has organized with and voted with Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi. Therefore, he is just as liberal with a much lengthier liberal pedigree than all of the

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aforementioned liberal Democratic Senators in the race; plus he has a proven Civil Rights record.

The scenario that occurred in last year’s special election to fill Jeff Sessions’s seat was a perfect storm that will never occur again. First of all, it was the only show in the country and the first opportunity for liberals all over the country to show

their distaste for Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Having Judge Roy Moore as an additional lightning rod just added fuel to the fire. It attracted over $20 million of liberal, left-wing money to Doug Jones. He was able to outspend Moore 21 to 3. That is almost impossible to overcome, plus, with it being a Special Election it became a referendum on Doug Jones versus Roy Moore and the Republican vs Democratic delineation became obscured.

During this race, Doug Jones built a national liberal fund-raising base from left-wing America, much like Beto O’Rourke did in Texas. They both have become national stars as Democrats in Red States. Although O’Rourke probably has an edge on Jones in looks and youth. However, recently, Jones appeared on the left-leaning Democratic Stephen Colbert Show.

Jones may very well be eyeing national politics. Doug Jones, as a lifelong stalwart Democrat, has worked diligently for the State and National Democratic party for most of his adult life.

In recent months, he has tried to wrestle some control away from longtime Democratic dictator Joe Reed. It is practically impossible to understand what is going on in the State Democratic Party.

Eventually, there may be a new vote on the party chairmanship.

The National Democratic Party has mandated a new election due to the clandestine way that Nancy Worley was elected. The state hierarchy has ignored the National Party.

There is no doubt that Joe Reed is still in control of the Alabama Democratic Party. You can bet your bottom dollar that he calls all the shots. My guess is that he has his horse picked out of the 21 Democratic presiden-

tial candidates. He asked California Senator, Kamala Harris, to be the keynote speaker at his Alabama Democratic Conference June annual event. Therefore, Senator Harris might be a good horse to bet on to win next year’s March third Alabama Democratic Presidential Primary.

The Democratic Party in Alabama continues to be a big mess. The bottom line is that on the state level the Party is essentially irrelevant. The odds of a Democratic candidate for President carrying Alabama or a Democratic nominee winning any statewide race in the Heart of Dixie is slim to none.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.

Prison Reform will Dominate Discussions in State Capital in Coming Months

By Paul DeMarco, former state representative

Prison Reform will Dominate Discussions in Alabama State Capital in Coming Months The state is in the midst of negotiating with the United States Justice Department on how to solve Alabama’s chronic prison overcrowding.

This past April the Jus-

tice Department released the results of a two-year investigation of the state’s prison system and their belief that the conditions in the prisons are unconstitutional.

The allegations against the state’s corrections systems include understaffed prison staff, overcrowding, violence, illegal drugs and weapons. There has been the threat of a federal lawsuit against the state, but state

leaders and the Justice Department are collaborating to determine what reforms will be considered to address the problems.

This past session more money was added to the upcoming state budget to increase the number of corrections officers in state prisons.

There has been discussion the governor will call a special session this fall or early next year where legislation

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will be introduced to attempt to solve these issues. However, legislation to address the prison. However, legislation alone is not the only proposal on the table.

In the past week, the governor issued a request for qualifications to eventually build three new regional prisons. It has been estimated that the new facilities could cost up to $900 million. The Department of Corrections

Commissioner has said the cost to build the prisons will be made up in savings from running more efficient operations and consolidation of prison cost. The goal is to have those new prisons open by 2022.

Definitive proposals to address Alabama’s prison system will be revealed soon, so you will start hearing and reading more about these reforms in the coming months.

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FUN FACTS • Kangaroos cannot walk backwards.

• Hippopotamus milk is pink.

• Applesauce was the first food eaten in space.

• Alabama became a state of the United States of America on December 14, 1819.

• Before 1913, parents could mail their kids to their grandparents, via the postal service.

• There are 31,556,926 seconds in a year.

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By Wendell Huddleston Image drawn by Bonny Huddleston

ALABAMA FACTS Alabama, which joined the union as the 22nd state in 1819, is located in the southern United States and nicknamed the “Heart of Dixie.” The region that became Alabama was occupied by aboriginals as early as some 10,000 years ago.

Europeans reached the area in the 16th century.

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Birmingham Councilman to invite U.S. Women’s Soccer to play exhibition match at Legion Field

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Trussville athlete participates in the 2019 Senior Games

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Haley Scores First Career Cup Series Win From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham City Council President Pro Tem William Parker congratulated the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team on their second straight World Cup victory in France on Sunday.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fl — NASCAR’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) took on Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. Below is a recap of the events.

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series • In only his third career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) start.

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Barons defeat Blue Wahoos with walk off home run

US Women win 4th World Cup title, eye gender equality

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Birmingham Barons (145, 41-47) walked off against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (910, 47-42) for the fourth time in five games behind a solo shot off the bat of newcomer Damek Tomscha on Monday night at Regions Field.

Tomscha, whom the White Sox organization signed to a minor-league contract June 28.

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Senior Athlete Jim Robinson on the winners podium in a red hat

By Shaun Szkolnik, sports Editor

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – This years Senior Games took place in Albuquerque between June 14 through June 25; and Trussville was well represented.

The Senior Games take place every two years and give older athletes a chance

to compete and in fun, exciting and challenging games.

“They had 13,731 participants,” said senior athlete Jim Robinson of Trussville.

“They cover everything from track and field to swimming, to basketball, to pickle ball, so many that I can’t name all of them.”

Birmingham hosted the

event in 2017 which is what got Robinson into the event initially. The next Senior Games will be held Fort Lauderdale, Fla. “They had nine people that were 93 or above,” said Robinson. “And they had one lady that was 103.”

Robinson competed in swimming and horse shoes.

He placed in the follow-

ing swimming events: • Twelfth in 50-meter freestyle • Thirteenth in 100-meter freestyle • Twelfth in 200-meter freestyle • Thirteenth in 50-meter breast-stroke Robinson placed third in horse-shoes in the 75-79 age bracket.

LYON, France (AP) — After every goal celebration and all the confident posturing, the U.S. national team backed up its swagger at the Women’s World Cup by winning it all.

The Americans also took a swipe at gender inequity, too.

The United States won its record fourth Women’s World Cup title and second in a row, beating the Netherlands 2-0 Sunday night when Megan Rapinoe converted a tiebreaking penalty kick in the second half. Rose Lavelle added a goal to seal it.

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He also extended an invitation to play a friendly match at Legion Field.

Next month, the team will be kicking off their exhibition match victory tour in Pasadena, California. Parker is inviting the 2019 Women’s World Cup champions to play one of their friendly matches at Legion Field. The full schedule has not yet been announced and Parker believes that Birmingham’s historic stadium, which hosted a friendly match between the U.S. Women’s team and Haiti

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Sent the first pitch he saw to lead off the bottom of the ninth over the left-field fence.

It marked Tomscha’s first home run since he joined the Barons and marked a momentous return to the state of Alabama for Auburn University graduate.

Tomscha’s walk-off home run allowed Barons left-hander Kodi Medeiros (W, 3-8) to pick up the win in relief. Medeiros struck out a pair and allowed one run one one hit across two innings of work.

Medeiros’ strong performance out of the bullpen backed up a strong start from Matt Tomshaw, who struck out eight through seven scoreless frames.

The veteran left-hander, who made his 11th career start against Pensacola, scattered six hits but settled for a no-decision.

Blue Wahoos right-hander Jorge Alcala matched Tomshaw’s effort with six scoreless innings of his own. The right-hander, whom MLB Pipeline ranks as the No. 19 prospect in the Twins organization, struck out seven and

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Afterward, Rapinoe looked out on the sea of reporters and said, “I’ve got a party to get to, y’all.”

Rapinoe scored in the 61st minute after a video review determined Stefanie van der Gragt had fouled Alex Morgan with a kick to the shoulder while competing for a deflected pass in the penalty area.

Two days past her 34th birthday, Rapinoe slotted the ball past Sari van Veenendaal for her sixth goal of the tournament. She became the oldest player to score in a Women’s World Cup final, and earned the Golden Boot for the tournament’s top scorer and the Golden Ball as the top player.

Her preferred goal celebration in France, with her outstretched arms in victory, was already on T-shirts.

“I feel like it’s kind of iconic of everything that we have gone through and we continue to go through, and yet we put this beau-

in 2015, would be a perfect venue.

“There is no doubt the match would sell out at Legion Field,” said Parker. “You look at how much of an appetite Birmingham has for soccer and it’s easy to imagine the massive support we could show for this amazing U.S. Women’s team and what they’ve accomplished.”

Parker said that in the coming weeks he will be making formal requests for the U.S. Women’s team to play one of their exhibition games at Legion Field. More information will become available as discussions about scheduling develop.

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allowed just four hits.

Pensacola grabbed the lead via a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning before the Barons tied it in the bottom half of the frame when Joel Booker, who led off with a single and stole second, came across to score on an RBI-groundout from Luis Gonzalez.

Tomscha’s walk-off blast represented Birmingham’s fourth walk-off win of the current sixgame series against Pensacola, as well as the fourth separate style of game-winner.

Blake Rutherford delivered a three-run shot Thursday, while Joel Booker followed two days later with a walk-off single. A two-run wild pitch sent the Barons home winners Sunday afternoon before Tomscha’s heroics Monday night.

Birmingham extended its overall win streak to six games and its home win streak to nine games.

The Barons and Blue Wahoos will conclude their six-game set Tuesday night as Birmingham sends left-hander John Parke (1-0, 4.00) to the mound against Pensacola right-hander Griffin Jax (3-2, 2.04).

The God is Bigger Movement is looking for sponsors to assist in their Second Annual Bass Fishing Tournament. The tournament will be held on Sept. 7, 2019 at Logan Martin Lake, Lakeside Park in Cropwell There will be $4,020 given away to 13 winning prize places.

Majestic Outdoors will be performing the weigh-in for the tournament. Food will be provided for anglers and volounteers attending the event.

Sponsors who give a monetary donation or a merchandise donation valued at $250 or more will have a 3’ x 5’ banner displayed at our event and will be acknowledged on social media.

Sponsors who donate less than $250 will be acknowledged on a group banner at the event.

Repeat sponsors, that are already on a banner, will need to donate only $200 for the banner to be displayed again. Any donation is appreciated.

The God is Bigger Movement was created to provide a banner of hope to a broken world for those who are hurting or lost. They give and offer, for a donation, God is Bigger Movement bracelets and merchandise to keep the movement going.

The ministry is based on Luke

1:37, “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” The movement wants the world to know that when life gets big, God is bigger.

The God is Bigger Movement merchandise is available for a donation, but the movement gives a large portion of their inventory to missionaries, charities, flood and fire victims, the homeless, victims of mass shootings, outreach ministries, refuge centers, victims of human trafficking or anyone who has had a loss and needs hope.

There are countless stories of how their bracelets have changed lives during a time of need.

On Aug. 26, 2017, Rachel Shaneyfelt, the founder of the God is Bigger Movement went home to be with her Savior after a six-year battle with mesothelioma. She was a strong, courageous woman and a huge inspiration to so many. It was Shaneyfelt’s wish that the God is Bigger Movement continue. Her family and friends continue to spread the God is Bigger Movement in her honor and to bring glory to God. The God is Bigger Movement may be contacted at: Stacey (205) 966-7272 GOD IS BIGGER MOVEMENT Website – www.gibmovement.com P.O. Box 1025 Facebook – God is Bigger Movement Trussville, AL 35173 Email – gibmovement.email@gmail.com

tiful product out on the pitch,” she said.

Lavelle, at 24 the team’s upand-coming star, added her third goal of the tournament on an 18yard left-footed shot in the 69th after a solo run from the center circle.

The monthlong journey isn’t over quite yet for players who captured the hearts of a nation. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio needed just a few seconds after the match to invite the team to a ticker-tape parade up the Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan on Wednesday.

Fans, many dressed in red, white and blue, chanted “Equal Pay!” at the final whistle, a reminder players sued the U.S. Soccer Federation in March claiming gender discrimination. The sides have agreed to mediate the lawsuit.

Rapinoe drew the ire of President Donald Trump by saying she would refuse to visit the White House. Trump called out Rapinoe on Twitter, saying she should never

“disrespect our Country, the White House, or our Flag, especially since so much has been done for her & the team.” He said he would invite the team win or lose.

But shortly after the title game, Trump tweeted: “Congratulations to the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team on winning the World Cup! Great and exciting play. America is proud of you all!”

Always outspoken, Rapinoe also called out FIFA on the eve of the championship, suggesting soccer’s governing body was not doing enough to grow the women’s game, pointing to unequal prize money and the scheduling of the final on the same day as the championships of the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Chicago and the Copa America final in Brazil.

The Americans never trailed at the tournament and set records with 26 goals and a 12-game World Cup winning streak dating to 2015.

Jill Ellis became the first coach to lead a team to two Women’s World Cup titles, and the U.S. joined Ger-

many in 2003 and 2007 as the only repeat champions. While the U.S. has four titles, Germany is the only other nation with even two.

“Getting to play at the highest level of the World Cup with the team we have is just ridiculous.

But to be able to couple that with everything on the field and to back up all of those words with performances and to back up all of those performances with words, it’s just incredible,” Rapinoe said. “I feel like this team is in the midst of changing the world around us as we live, and it’s just an incredible feeling.”

With confidence that some called arrogance, this American team established a standard that exceeded the U.S. champions of 1991, 1999 and 2015, becoming a goal for all others to match. Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain were among the former American players who joined the current generation for the postgame celebration.

Alyssa Naeher, the 31-year-old who succeeded Hope Solo in goal,

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

July 10 - 16, 2019

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Justin Haley (NASCAR Xfinity Series regular) was deemed the surprise winner in Sunday’s rain-shortened Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. The 20-year-old became the second youngest Cup Series winner in Daytona International Speedway history.

• Haley, driving for a newly-formed single-car team for 2019 (Spire Motorsports), stayed on track while others pitted during a caution period. Moments before going back to green-flag racing, lightning and rain forced a red flag condition, taking the cars off the track. The inclement weather persisted, and the race was never restarted.

• Hendrick Motorsports teammates William Byron and Jimmie Johnson finished second and third, respectively, with Ty Dillon fourth and

MENCS Playoffs with wins this season.

• Talladega Superspeedway’s second MENCS race of 2019 is set for Sunday, Oct. 13, with the running of the 1000Bulbs.com 500, and will be the second race in the Round of 12 of the playoffs.

NASCAR Xfinity Series • Florida native Ross Chastain led a 1-2 finish for Kaulig Racing in Friday night’s NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) event at Daytona, taking home his first series victory of the season and second of his career.

• Teammate and runner-up Justin Haley crossed the line .206 seconds behind Chastain.

• In his first NASCAR national series start since last year, Kaulig Racing’s AJ Allmendinger initially finished third, but was disqualified after his car failed a post-race

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Ryan Newman fifth.

• The rest of the top 10 included Corey LaJoie, Aric Almirola (Talladega Superspeedway’s defending 1000Bulbs. com 500 winner), Matt DiBenedetto, Matt Tifft and Kurt Busch.

• Alex Bowman, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott have clinched spots in the

engine inspection. He wound up 38th.

• Christopher Bell, Austin Cindric and Stephen Leicht rounded out the top five.

• With wins this season, Bell, Cole Custer, Michael Annett and Tyler Reddick have secured spots in the NXS Playoffs. Chastain is contending for the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series championship.

faced repeated questions entering the tournament but allowed just three goals and finished with her fourth shutout.

The U.S. had scored within the first 12 minutes of its previous six matches but the European champions sat back to keep their defensive shape and kept the score 0-0 through the first half.

Rapinoe, who missed Tuesday’s semifinal win over England with a hamstring injury, became the first woman to score on a penalty kick during a Women’s World Cup final, her 50th goal in 158 international appearances. She ended the Netherlands’ 317-minute scoreless streak and matched Morgan and England’s Ellen White for most goals in the tournament, winning the Golden Ball based on fewer minutes.

She was given a standing ovation when she was substituted in the 79th minute. The crowd of 57,900 at Stade de Lyon for Le Grand Finale included France President Emmanuel Macron.

Rebounding from a loss to Sweden on penalty kicks in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Olympics, the Americans opened the World Cup with a record 13-0 rout of lowly Thailand, triggering debate over whether the celebrations after each goal were excessive.

Carli Lloyd responded the next match by following a goal with a polite golf clap. Then Morgan stirred it up again when she scored against England and celebrated as if sipping tea, pinkie outstretched.

Now, after all the memorable drama, they will have a fourth star above the crest on the team’s jerseys and a higher platform to advance their cause.

“It’s something that we’ve worked so hard for,” Morgan said.

“All of us, individually, have just faced so much adversity through this whole journey. We’ve been tested individually and collectively so much. So to see, four years ago, us go from two to three, and now three to four, it’s really a dream come true.”