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Woman arrested in Center Point after 2 attacked with butcher knife, apartment set on fire

Lisa Jacole Grayson.

Photo: Jefferson County Jail.

See GRAYSON, Page 3

Center Point Council suggests new guidelines for community center; Meetings going virtual

By Faith Callens

CENTER POINT — On Thursday, Aug.19, the Center Point City Council met at the City Hall for a regular meeting.

See CENTER POINT, Page 7

Pinson council tables premium pay resolution a second time, mayor addresses public concerns over city spending

By Crystal McGough

PINSON – The Pinson City Council tabled a resolution, for a second time, concerning premium pay for city of Pinson employees through federal rescue plan act money, See PINSON, Page 7

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Protecting the past, planning for the future

TRUSSVILLE — The Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation (CHHF) made a presentation to city leaders on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at a Trussville City Council workshop session. Because so many people were expected to attend the meeting, the workshop was held at the Trussville Civic Center.

More than 50 people showed up for the workshop and many residents took to the microphone after the 20-minute presentation to voice their opinion on the future of the Cahaba Project.

The Cahaba Project is well known to Trussville citizens, and surrounding areas, for being the historic district of Trussville, appearing as if right out of a movie set. Still, it is accredited for uprising oppositional viewpoints for the past 25 years.

Trussville ranks in the top 25 best places to live in Alabama, and between 2010 and

Photo: Erica Thomas.

2020, it ranked in the top 10 as one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama.

Mayor Buddy Choat discussed the importance of the Thursday meeting because it spread the word to all the neighborhoods that a meeting was held to hear all perspectives to inspire a plan.

“The purpose of tonight was to let the [Cahaba Foundation] come in and review what their intentions really were,” Choat said. “So, the meeting was strictly designed

to let more people know that there was going to be a discussion about the project.”

Ahead of the presentation

by Amy Peterson O’Brien, the President of the CHHF, Council President Alan Taylor explained that everyone speaking after the presentation would have three minutes. He asked anyone in opposition to others to be respectful.

“This is Trussville,” Taylor said. “We are neighbors, we are family, and we care about

each other. And we are going to do that in here tonight.”

O’Brien started the presentation by thanking the council for allowing her to speak to clear up any misconceptions about what the CHHF is trying to do.

“First and foremost, we’re educational,” said O’Brien.

“And we have plans for a house museum and we’re discussing the possibility of a public garden.

See CAHABA PROJECT, Page 4

Defending 6A state champion Pinson Valley (left) and HewittTrussville met Friday night, August 20, in Trussville, with the Huskies claiming a 49-27 win. (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

333 yards, three touchdowns and one pick.

“Cade’s a senior, so the playbook is wide open when he’s in there,” Hewitt-Trussville head coach Josh Floyd said after the game. “I loved what we did in the first half, the way we finished that first half. But we’ve got to do a better job on defense. We gave up too many big plays.”

But in that first half, the

Huskies kept momentum. After Pinson Valley received a holding penalty on the kickoff return, K.J. Jackson stepped in front of a deflected Zach Pyron pass for an interception.

From there, Hewitt-Trussville scored again when Carruth followed his blocks and went over the right side of the PVHS defense. With three minutes to go in the half, it was 28-6, Huskies.

After forcing Pinson Valley into another fourth-down situation, Hewitt-Trussville took the ball with time running down. Kelly went long and cleared out the right side of the defense for McCants, and the transfer from ClayChalkville sprinted seven yards into the end zone to score. The PAT made it 35-6.

The PVHS squad that came out in the second half didn’t seem like the same one that started the game. Pyron led Pinson Valley down the field and into the end zone with a perfect pass to Korbyn Williams for a touchdown.

The PAT was good, and that score gave life to the defending 6A state champions. With 6:48 left in the third, it was 35-13, and there was no quit in Pinson Valley.

“In that first half, we had a lot of self-inflicted wounds,” said Sam Shade, Pinson Valley’s head coach.

“We didn’t execute the way we were supposed to, and I think a lack of senior leadership on our defensive side hurt us.”

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City of Trussville purchases Sheepdog Firearms building for $2.3 million

TRUSSVILLE — The city of Trussville closed on the purchase of a 20,000 square-foot facility off Deerfoot Parkway. The building will be used as a police training facility.

Huskies go up early, handle late charge by Pinson Valley TRUSSVILLE — A 21-point burst toward the end of the first half was the difference as Hewitt-Trussville, the No. 4 7A team in the state, downed Pinson Valley, the No. 1 6A program, 49-27.

Cade Ott Carruth threw for three scores and ran for two more as the Huskies move to 1-0 on the season. The Huskies led 14-6 after Carruth hit senior wideout Jordan McCants for a 32-yard pass for a touchdown with 9:24 left in the half. After forcing Pinson Valley to punt, Hewitt-Trussville began another drive, keeping the chains moving with quick passes to Omari Kelly and timely runs by James Hammonds.

Facing a long fourth-andtwo, Carruth kept the ball and shouldered forward for four yards to keep the driving going for the Huskies. He then hit Hammonds on a 41-yard touchdown pass to make the score 21-6 with nearly threeand-a-half minutes to go in the first half. Carruth went 21-for-30 through the air for

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Debate continues over Cahaba Project preservation

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K-9 Argo, photo courtesy of Officer Cason Davis See ARGO, Page 5

COVID-19 outbreak hits Clay Elementary From The Tribune staff reports

CLAY — Clay Elementary School has been hit by a surge in COVID-19 cases, according to a Facebook post from the “Our school is experiencing a large increase in the number of positive cases and close contact cases related to COVID-19,” the post states.

See CLAY ELEMENTARY, Page 6

Paws for a Cause Gala raised over $35K for Trussville schools From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Over $35,000 will be used for schools in Trussville, after an annual fundraising event by the Trussville City Schools Foundation and the Trussville City Schools Athletic Foundation.

See PAWS FOR A CAUSE, Page 6

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Trussville City Fest to feature local talent and Party of the Year

of the Chamber. “We can’t wait!”

The lineup immediately preceding Party of the Year includes Trussville singer/ songwriter Alli Leighann, Brad Ryan & Man’s Best

when City Fest (formerly, Dog Daze) began with a band and street dance the night before the festival, this year’s event will kick off with Tune Up for City Fest, presented by Brown Automotive, on Fri-

Party Band and has shared the stage with the likes of Blake Shelton, Faith Hill, and more.

All musical performances will take place on the Trussville Entertainment District stage. Admission is FREE. On Saturday, the festival will begin with a 9:00 a.m. observance of the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Coordinated by the City of Trussville’s Veterans’ Committee, the ceremony will feature the Trussville Honor Guard and take place at the Veterans’ Memorial.

“City Fest will be all over downtown Trussville that day,” said Mathews. “From the kids’ activities, vendors and food trucks in and around Civitan Park to the fine arts show and cornhole tournament at the Trussville Entertainment District, the downtown area will be hopping.”

For information about activities and/or volunteer-

Friend, the winner of Trussville Civic Center’s August 28 Battle of the Bands, and more.

Harking back to a time

day, September 10.

The featured act that evening, Artie Dean Harris & Bourbontown, was voted Kentucky’s #1 Country Rock

ing for Trussville City Fest 2021: Better Together, visit www.trussvillechamber.com/ events/ or call the chamber office at (205) 655-7535.

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TRUSSVILLE — Trussville City Fest is planned for Saturday, Sept. 11. The theme is Better Together.

The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce recently released the lineup for entertainment.

Headlining a two-night musical jam will be Party of the Year, the all-hits party band from the producers of the Black Jacket Symphony.

Comprised of musicians from the Black Jacket Symphony, this incredible performance features Top 40 hits from the 60s through today, along with the same great production that fans of the Black Jacket Symphony have come to expect.

“Party of the Year will serve as the Saturday evening grand finale for the festival and will no doubt have everybody singing and dancing all night long,” said June Mathews, Executive Director

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Center Point man found shot to death alongside roadway in Pell City

tain Top Loop Road. Investigators said it appeared he died from a gunshot wound.

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the death as a homicide.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office at 205-884-3333 or you can submit tips at stclairsheriff.org.

From The Tribune staff reports

PELL CITY — The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a man found alongside a roadway in Pell City.

Stanley Edward Gibson, 32, of Center Point, was found on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021.

Gibson’s body was found in the 1000 block of Moun-

Juskiewicz From front page

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

JEFFERSON COUNTY — A man charged with capital murder and attempted murder, stemming from a shooting on Service Road, will not go to trial until November.

Walter Edward Juskiewicz, 32, is suspected of shooting and killing 39-year-old Arnulfo Ortega. Ortega was killed on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019.

Juskiewicz faces the death penalty.

Juskiewicz’s trial was scheduled to begin this week, but the judge in the case approved a motion to continue the case for 90 days after defense attorneys claimed a mitigation

specialist working to help their client hadn’t received information requested. That information included educational, treatment, medical and social records.

The case has been resent to Nov. 1, 2021.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said Ortega was going to buy a car from Juskiewicz, a co-worker, on the night of the shooting.

Juskiewicz showed up and began shooting at the victims, according to investigators.

Ortega was struck, but a second victim was able to escape.

Juskiewicz’s trial was originally set for a bench trial on March 8, 2021, but Judge Michael Streety’s office said that has been changed to a jury trial on Aug. 23, 2021.

Juskiewicz is being held at the Jefferson County Jail

without bond on the capital murder charge. In late 2020, an officer inside the jail said Juskiewicz was hoarding medication he had a prescription for, in order to sell them. The pills were found inside his cell in October. He is now charged with promoting prison contraband.

In 2013, Juskiewicz was charged with first-degree sodomy and sexual abuse of a child less than 12-yearsold.

Court records show Juskiewicz pleaded guilty to both charges in December of 2015. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison with two years to serve. Eight years of the sentence were suspended if he completed five years of probation. He received credit for 324 days served at the time of his sentencing.

Juskiewicz was also told to register as a sex offender.

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Crime Stoppers releases images of men wanted in Center Point business thefts

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CENTER POINT — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking for information leading to the arrests of two individuals wanted in connection to two separate thefts from businesses in Center Point.

The first theft happened on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at a business in the Center Point Parkway. Around 12 a.m., detectives said work and lawn equipment were stolen from the location.

The second theft happened on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at the T-Mobile store in the 2300 block of Center Point Parkway. Crime Stoppers said the man walked

Grayson From front page

From The Tribune staff reports

CENTER POINT — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a woman Sunday after a terrifying incident in Center Point.

Lisa Jacole Grayson, 27, of Birmingham, is charged with six counts of attempted murder, one count of arson first-degree and criminal mischief first-degree.

Deputies were first called

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to the Parkway Villa Apartments around 9:30 a.m. after they received a call about a woman vandalizing a car in the parking lot.

While on the scene, deputies were told that Grayson had gotten into an argument with a man at the apartment and attacked him with a butcher knife. Deputies said when Grayson’s roommate questioned her about it, she tried to stab the roommate.

“Grayson then went to the parking lot and destroyed the male victim’s car with a cinder block,” said Sgt. Joni Money. “She then went back

to her apartment, where her roommate and her roommate’s three children were.

She poured lighter fluid and cooking oil throughout the apartment and set fire to it.”

Everyone inside the apartment was able to get out and one of the occupants had to be treated for smoke inhalation.

Deputies later learned that the male stabbing victim was taken to a hospital by a personal vehicle.

Grayson was booked into the Jefferson County Jail where she was being held on bonds totaling $435,000.00.

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Cahaba Project From front page

You know something that both type of entities that a future visitors’ center of Trussville would be proud to direct people to.”

She outlined the history and importance of the Cahaba Project, also known as “Slagheap Village”.

The project was built by the government from 1936 through 1938, under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

The homes were rented to residents for $14 – $23 per month, until 1947.

“Protecting the Cahaba Project is nothing new,” said O’Brien. “This is a conversation that has been going on for 25 years.”

O’Brien said the reason why it matters now is because of the city’s 20/40 plan, which she said doesn’t fit.

sign Review.”

O’Brien said Design Review Board is only able to make recommendations but does not safeguard the qualities that are valued in the neighborhood. The CHHF wants to see a plan that can do that and that can preserve the beauty in the area.

“We have a national treasure here, something really unique,” O’Brien continued.

“Yes, there’s a good school system but it’s a lot more than that. There are a lot of beautiful towns with good school systems but this is unique and is an asset to the city of Trussville.”

O’Brien also said she hopes the project area’s centennial anniversary can be celebrated. She believes planning and promoting that celebration would be in the city’s best interest.

“Now is the time if we are going to shape the future of the Cahaba Project,” she said,

Amy Peterson O’Brien gives presentation to community on a possible plan for the Cahaba Project. Photo: Erica Thomas.

“Trussville’s 20/40 plan is part of the answer of why this matters now,” O’Brien explained. “The city taking initiative to plan ahead as they anticipate growth, as they want to attract the quality workforce and residents and appeal to young families. That’s all part of smart planning and right now, the Cahaba Project does not fit into that plan. There is not a plan for it. There is a process.

There is a process called De-

in closing.

Not everyone agrees with O’Brien. Some at the meeting took the mic to voice concerns about local government overreach.

Leo Russo, the owner of Leo Russo Building Co Inc., recently demolished a Cahaba Project home for his brother.

Russo said people want and need bigger and more practical homes, and some of the homes in the Cahaba Project are not meeting those needs.

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Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation (CHHF) shows an educational presentation during a public meeting at the Trussville Civic Center on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Photo: Scott Buttram.

Russo added that he would and has listened to a board’s suggestions, such as Design Review, if it means that the value of the property would rise, but an understanding or plan won’t be made unless both sides are heard.

“We’ll be glad, and we were glad to listen to a board and their suggestions, and we tweaked the house to make some of those suggestions,” Russo said.

As a professional, Russo said there are multiple reasons someone may need to bulldoze an older home, including water problems, crawl space issues, supports and ceiling height.

Russo said history is repeating itself by “outcasting” those who purchase property in the projects and want to make improvements.

“Then you want to talk about history of the project, but not one person has talked about what they did to start the project,” said Russo.

“They took poor black families and moved them out of this area and moved them to the 40s.”

Russo said He said there is no need for a change because the plan that CHHF is looking for is already in place.

“The process is there,” Russo continued. “The plan is there and if you own a piece of property, a man talked about buying a house here years ago, and his goal was to tear it down one day and build a nice, modern house. That’s a plan. It might not be your plan, but it’s a plan.”

Russo, who has been building houses since 1983, said he has never experienced challenges anywhere at any time as he has in the Cahaba Project.

“You know, it’s amazing,” said Russo. “They would be complaining if you were building small houses.

They’d be complaining if you build houses that looked awful. But people are paying three, four-hundred thousand and tearing the house down and building a nice house.

You should be proud of that instead of making someone feel like they’re trash for do-

Russo said he doesn’t see a real solution that everyone can agree on becoming a reality because he doesn’t feel that those who are trying to come up with a so-called plan are one-sided.

There were also people who stood in support of what the CHHF wants to do.

James Patterson, who lives on Parkway Drive, said he doesn’t see two different sides to the issue, but rather sees people wanting the best quality of life and value of property possible. He believes there is an answer that everyone can agree on.

neighborhood that preserves the feel of that neighborhood and preserves the look of it,” Patterson added.

Former City Councilor Zack Steele also spoke about an unpopular historic preservation ordinance he proposed in 2018, when he was on the council, that he said would’ve protected “a local historic landmark.” He said it was not his intention for the issue to become divisive, but rather something that could protect the value of the area while not infringing on the rights of property owners.

“We’re neighbors, we’re friends, and we all love this neighborhood,” Steele said.

Steele said he supports the intentions of the CHHF and doesn’t think the purpose is to support an ordinance like the one proposed in 2018.

The CHHF does not have a plan regarding the Cahaba Project, being the reason for the educational meeting.

Likewise, the city council does not have a plan for the historic district regarding demolishing homes or following the boundaries listed in the National Registry. Still, they have asked that any community member who believes they have a plan for the Cahaba Project present them to the city council officials by Dec. 1.

Council members believe that with the input from ev-

Property where home was demolished in the Cahaba Project. Photo: Erica Thomas.

ing it. And I don’t appreciate that.”

After the meeting, Russo said for a builder, changes that are made are all about what people will buy.

“It’s market-driven,” Russo told The Tribune. “Unless you’re socialist and you want to tell everybody what they need to do.”

“The architecture, the beauty of the Cahaba Project matters to me,” said Patterson.

Patterson said his home in the project area has been renovated and the process was done carefully to preserve the overall look of the home.

“I want us to have standards in the Cahaba Project

eryone that the city as a whole should be able to find a solution and make a plan for the future of the Cahaba Projects.

Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation said that the community can reach out to them with ideas or thoughts on the Cahaba Project through cahabaheritage.org.

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ARGO – The Argo City Council heard a presentation Monday, Aug. 23, from Argo police officer Cason Davis concerning the addition of a K-9 Unit to the Argo Police Department.

“We’re getting a K-9 donated to us from iK9, a training facility in Anniston, Alabama,” Davis said. “It would be free of cost to have the dog donated to us. Also, the vet

said.

Davis told the mayor and council that the most expensive cost of adding a K-9 Unit would be a cage to go in the police vehicle, which will cost around $7,000.

“We need the city to absorb the cost of the cage – whatever the grant doesn’t cover, if the grant covers anything – and as far as the police department, we would cover any costs as far as food and his training,” Chief Glenn Wells said. “I think it’s a great idea. I think it’s something that we need, and we have a

considered city property.

The council passed a motion made by Stinson that the city approve the K-9 handler training, which will be paid for by the police department, and that the city absorb the cost of the cage for the vehicle, pending a grant application.

“If we don’t get the grant, then we’re still going to cover it,” Mayor Bradley said.

“We’ll cover it with or without the grant.”

In other city business, the council approved the following:

bills would be donated to us free of cost, so it wouldn’t be anything on the city. The training for a handler will be $1,000, to have me trained as a K-9 handler.”

Davis said that the 3-yearold Dutch Shepherd being donated to the police department is named Argo. Mayor Betty Bradley clarified that the city of Argo did not name the K-9.

“We’re hoping to get him and get him out on the street and clean up the city with the drugs coming in like the new methamphetamine pills that are being produced and pushed out this way,” Davis

ton of drugs out here. I hate to tell you that, but there’s a lot and we do make a lot of drug arrests, along with Springville, Margaret and Odenville. So, I think it will help all the cities out to have this dog.”

Additionally, Wells said that Tommy Johnson at Argo Animal Clinic has offered to donate veterinarian services for K-9 Argo.

Mayor pro tem Dusty Stinson asked if K-9 Argo would remain with the city if Davis were to move to a different department. Davis said that the dog would remain with the city of Argo, as he will be

• Flood Plain Resolution 2021-08-23 • Police Department Reserve Program Resolution 2021-08-23a • Clair County E911 Agreement in the amount of $43,507.50 • Clair County Adult Inmate Housing Agreement • Allocation of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds The next meeting of the Argo City Council will be Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at the Argo Municipal Complex.

The council meeting will begin at 6 p.m., following a 5 p.m. work session.

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Trussville Upgrade From front page

The former Sheepdog Firearms, at 5900 Deerfoot Parkway, was sold to the city for $2.3 million, five months after the gun range went out of business.

Mayor Buddy Choat said the facility is needed for a growing city and a growing police department.

“They’re basically moving that whole operation out and give them more space to not only train but more meeting space,” Choat said. “The force is going to continue to grow. As we prepare our budget for next year, we’ve got some more hires and we’re going to keep growing our police department. With the census that just came out, it looks like we’re going to have to do it sooner than later.”

Police Chief Eric Rush said he has proposed four new hires for the police department in the upcoming fiscal year. He said eventually, he would like to have three officers for every 1,000 residents.

Councilor Ben Short, who previously worked for the Trussville Police Department, said with the growth of the city, the needs of the department also grow.

“This purchase is huge for the city,” Short said. “I think this really will provide our police officers a better location for training…Just the modernization of this facility, the modern facility compared

to where they are coming from. They were capped out in space and they have been for a number of years.”

Short said that the city is planning for the future.

“This facility is key to that future growth,” Short said.

“We want to do all we can to make sure the citizens feel safe we that we have services that meet their standards.”

Choat said once the current training building is vacated by police, the city hopes to build a new City Hall in its place.

“We want to design a whole new building there,” Choat said. “We would put a new City Hall right there, as far as the admin side and leave the other building for police, fire and courts and just build an administrative office.”

The mayor said talks of a new City Hall have been ongoing in order to bring the city up-to-date with the rest of the development and growth happening in Trussville.

The current police training facility, located beside City Hall, at 129 Main Street, in Trussville, is outdated.

However, the new building is state-of-the-art, Rush said.

“It’s needed for two reasons,” Rush said. “Patrol will be working out of there and it’s a huge upgrade from the old, worn facility that we are currently working out of.

That’s a top-notch facility and the second thing is for the training. Right now, we are using a shared range with Irondale PD and scheduling is difficult because so many departments use that range. It will be much easier to schedule and convenient. The main thing is the advancement and the huge leap that this facility will take our department forward. That’s priceless.

Having a facility like that, it’s really a world-class facility.”

Training that can be done in the building includes firearms training, defensive tactics, classroom training, and

field tracking training.

As far as the use of the indoor shooting range at the facility, Rush when the former business was being operated, changes were made to ensure nearby residents were not disturbed. He said with police using the building, disruptions will be even more unlikely.

“That was an operational retail range and training facility so they always had somebody in there shooting, for the most part,” Rush explained.

“And most of the issue they had with sound was fixed, except for certain rifles and we won’t be firing rifles like that in there.”

Rush said there will have to be some work done on the building, including secured fencing, cleaning, painting and possibly new floors. He hopes the training center can move into the building sometime in the next month.

More specialized units will be possible with the growth of the police department, Short added. He believes that could impact recruitment.

“As we continue to grow, I think that law enforcement officers throughout Jefferson County and really throughout the state are looking at Trussville as a department that they want to join,” Short said. “I think that with this building, and the city’s future growth track and our mayor and our chief planning for the future, I think that Trussville will continue to be a destination spot for law enforcement officers.”

If you are interested in joining the Trussville Police Department, you can fill out an application with the Jefferson County Personnel Board and with the city of Trussville.

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Trussville City Schools Foundation announces new fundraising effort From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Schools Foundation started a new fundraising effort called, “Join the Pack.”

The foundation is asking families and community members to contribute $1 per school day, or $180 total to Join the Pack.

Families who join will receive a yard sign to show

their support.

The Trussville City Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) working to provide financial assistance to Cahaba Elementary, Magnolia Elementary, Paine Elementary, Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, and Hewitt-Trussville High School. The Foundation is financially supported by local business sponsors, and donations by the citizens of Trussville.

The mission of the Trussville City Schools Foundation is to mobilize community support for Trussville City Schools and secure resources from individuals, corporations, and foundations for the support of the school system that will stimulate each student to reach his or her fullest potential.

The next fundraising event for TCSF will be a cornhole

Clay Elementary From front page

Photo: Trussville City Schools Foundation Facebook page.

tournament on Sept. 11, 2021.

The second annual event will be at Slagheap Brewery and will be run by Alabama Cornhole.

Cash prizes will be presented to the Top 3 Teams and for the Team with the best team name. Register today at www.TCSF.org, $50 per team of 2.

For more information on how to be involved with Trussville City Schools Foundation, contact Leslie Armstrong, Executive Director, at 205.228.3050.

Trussville doctors discuss back-to-school COVID-19 issues on podcast From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE —With school systems in Alabama dealing with the rise of the COVID-19 Delta variant, close contacts among infected students and hundreds of instances of quarantin-

ing students as a result, two Trussville pediatricians are offering parents advice on how to handle back-to-school COVID issues.

Dr. Gigi Youngblood and Dr. Peily Soong of Pediatrics East in Trussville explain how the new variant is different and what parents need to

know as they send their kids back to school. The podcast, Inside Pediatrics, is produced

by Children’s Hospital of Alabama.

Spotify listeners can hear the podcast by following the link in this story on www.

TrussvilleTribune.com. Another option to listen is RadioMD.

“We have reported this to the Jefferson County Health Department based on our guidelines as an outbreak.”

According to the Jefferson County Board of Education’s 2021 COVID Response plan, Clay Elementary is now at Step One of its response protocols, which means that 10-15% of the school population has either tested positive — or come into close contact with someone who has tested positive — for COVID-19 at the school.

According to the BOE’s plan, if the school meets the 15% threshold, students and staff at the school will be re-

From front page

The 12th Annual Paws for a Cause Gala, on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, raised $35,424.74 to be used for students. The event was held at the future Entertainment District, in Trussville.

During the event, those in attendance were serenaded by

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The Jefferson County School System has not mandated masks in its schools, instead it “strongly recommends” them.

The school is urging parents to abide by the guidelines it set earlier this year regarding quarantine and contact tracing.

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Photo: Trussville City Schools Foundation Facebook page.

• Coach of the Year: Tom Esslinger • Teacher of the Year: Jeff Schrupp The total for funds raised can be attributed to sponsorships, participants by way of the HuskyFast Network or in person, and donated silent auction items from Trussville businesses. Title Sponsors for this event were the Sargent McDonald Team, M3 Performance and Physical Therapy, and Hemphill Services. Gold sponsors were Amari and Gray Law Firm, Foundations 4 Hope, Trussville To Go, Webster Henry Law Firm, Milam and Company, 4 Africa, Argo Animal Clinic, Jaime M. and Keith Anderson, and Danny Garrett, House District 44. Silver sponsors were Lee Marlow Realtor, Hitchcock and Maddox Financial Partners, Spring Green Lawn Care, James and Christina Patterson, Birmingham Integrative Health, Nelms Pharmacy, Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club, Trussville Chamber of Commerce and Bryant Bank.

Event sponsors had access to the sponsorship area above the new Mexicali Blues restaurant and were served hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Hewitt-Trussville Culinary Academy.

Silent auction items were donated by Kendra Scott; Birmingham, Wrapsody, Pine Tree Country Club, Tula J Boutique, JRogers Southern Woodcraft, Mary Kay from Emilea Treece, Inline Electric Company, Birmingham Barons Baseball, Charm Char, Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa, Amerex, Lee

Nurse Jimmi unless they have a proper doctor’s excuse that clears them to return.”

Alabama had 50 children hospitalized with Covid-19 across the state as of Thurs-

Clay Elementary School photo courtesy of Jefferson County Schools

day, a new pandemic record and a significant increase from the nine hospitalized on July 15, according to ADPH data shared with the Alabama Political Reporter.

Marlow, Stephanie Benzaia, Magnolia Elementary, Paine Elementary, Cahaba Elementary, Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, Hewitt-Trussville High School, Anna Dickson Art, JR Millington Dentistry, Games 365, Cahaba Cuts, Zyia; Andrea Kennemur, Laurel Browning Art, Sissy’s Petals, Adam Sterrett, Taco Mama of Trussville, Half Shell Oyster House, Shirley’s Florist, Nona Ruth’s, Wildgoose Garden, Tip Top Lawn Service, Metro Diner, Chicken Salad Chick of Trussville and Penny Moore. Door prize items from Metro Diner, Coldstone Creamery and Lee Marlow, Realtor. Cahaba Signs and Designs donated the sponsorship banner and It’s A Party in Trussville donated the balloon arch for the stage decor.

Photo: Trussville City Schools Foundation Facebook page.

The Trussville City Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) working to provide financial assistance to Cahaba Elementary, Magnolia Elementary, Paine Elementary, Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, and Hewitt-Trussville High School. The Foundation is financially supported by local business sponsors, and donations by the citizens of Trussville.

The mission of the Trussville City Schools Foundation is to mobilize community support for Trussville City Schools and secure resources from individuals, corporations, and foundations for the support of the school system that will stimulate each student to reach his or her fullest potential.

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Center Point From front page

To discuss two different resolutions involving the city employees’ “new” hire health insurance effective date and the mayor executing a sales contract for a property within the city.

The items that were approved on the Consent Agenda were: • Resolution No.2021-30 Authorizing the mayor to execute a sales contract for real property • Resolution No.2021-31 Authorizing the Change of Effective Date of Health Insurance for new hires

company called Security Engineers with an hourly rate of $19.50 for seven months to secure the community center for all residents.

After the approval of the community center proposal, Councilor Tiffany Moore suggested the center start identifying residents by their photo ID who come into the facility for recreational activities, in order to keep the residents and the center safe.

“I think that the guidelines are a great idea to have to revamp or to reconsider whatever procedures that they have, but if we have our employees that come to us and they don’t feel safe at work,

The Trussville Tribune two doctors from the program will join their fire department several times a week to learn more about different roles within their department.

For the mayor and council reports, Collins said all council meetings and the economic meetings will be livestreamed and virtual. There will be no in-person meetings until further notice.

Moore said she spoke with Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway and emailed residents and her block captains about a six-week program called Citizens Academy, where residents ride along with deputies and see what they do on a day-to-day

Photo: Faith Callens.

The council considered quotes for the HVAC replacement in City Hall’s third building that has a kitchen and food hall. The council approved the amount of $18,750 unanimously for the HVAC replacement with a company called Pinnacle Services.

Mayor Bobby Scott said he believes the approved quote of $18,750 is a great estimate because the building will receive more air and bigger air conditioning units for a lower price.

The council also accepted the community center’s proposal for security with a

then I think that’s something that we should do something about,” said Collins.

For public comment, Chief Gene Coleman spoke about the monthly fire statistics and recent events that took place the night of the meeting.

Coleman also mentioned that the fire department CPR classes and their smoke alarm program are still available for qualified residents to join.

Coleman also mentioned UAB has established a fellowship program for emergency medical doctors who work in the Emergency Room and

basis.

Moore said she will have more information coming soon about the program.

Scott said the Center Point High School game is canceled due to recent cases of COVID. Scott also mentioned they had a successful fair at the senior center and that the council was able to have lunch a couple of weeks ago with some congress colleagues for the district.

Scott said he is hopeful that funds are appropriated so they can do some positive things moving forward.

Pinson From front page

at the regular Pinson Council meeting on Thursday, Aug. 19.

Councilor Dawn Tanner requested that the resolution be tabled again so the council could have more time to discuss it. After a brief discussion during the meeting, Councilor Robbie Roberts said that in light of new information, he is more inclined to consider the resolution.

“My initial opinion was pretty resistive to this because I knew that our employees had not missed any pay in the past,” Roberts said. “But one area that was brought to my attention was that we did freeze raises last year as Covid came into play, just at the time when several employees were fixing to get a raise. … The amounts of money that the mayor has proposed actually – just looking at some typical salaries – would basically make up for those moneys that the employees missed out on because we delayed their raises by seven months. In light of that, I’m a little more inclined to entertain the possibility of this.”

Following the resolution being tabled, Mayor Joe Cochran addressed the public on some questions and concerns the city has heard regarding how much money the city has been spending recently.

Much of the recent spending has come from federal rescue act money, he said, which the city would have to return if not used.

“I know in recent weeks it seems to the general public … like we’re just spending money out of our mind,” Cochran said. “The vast majority of those monies in this rapid-fire pace are coming from the American Recovery Act money. We were infused with a certain amount of money recently and will be infused again in a little less than a year with an equal amount of money. Our task is to figure

Page 7 out how to spend that money as we feel like best serves our community. … If we don’t spend the $843,000, we have to send it back. Well, that would be a disservice to the people of Pinson…

“The public needs to understand that we are the caretakers of the money that we receive on their behalf

up and we’ve become a very interactive city with our community, and I think that’s a great thing. So, no one takes any of this lightly. We’re not trying to throw money here and throw money there.

We’re trying to spend money in a way that is affective and helpful to every Pinson resident’s everyday life.”

to do things in their municipality. That’s our job. I don’t think anybody on this dais is flippant about that … Again, when we speak to the rapid nature of which we’ve spent some money recently, there has been a slight boom in revenue because of taxes. So, you have to balance out, for a public, saving money and spending money in the public.

If you get to the point where you’re saving so much money and the public is saying, ‘You know, my street sure could be cleaner, but you guys are sitting on $4 million,’ that’s irresponsible. You also have to save enough money to have some operating capital.

So, that balance is something that we wrestle with … all the time.”

Cochran said that this balance also applies to the premium pay that is being considered for city employees.

“This is part of it: the staff at city hall, we’ve got people at public works, people at park and rec, people at the library; there’s all kinds of people touching the lives of individuals in Pinson every day that 17 years ago would have been difficult to fathom if you didn’t have a vision,” he said. “But we’ve grown

During the meeting, the Pinson City Council approved the following: • Motion to renew the city’s line of credit • Motion to enter into an agreement with VC3 for Voice Over IP phone service • Motion to enter into an agreement with Charter for internet service • Motion to purchase three ice makers and three filters in the amount of $13,097 • Resolution 21-27, concerning the purchase of a street sweeper for $164,160 • Resolution 21-26, establishing the position of building official/compliance officer • Motion to purchase portable lighting equipment in the amount of $7,439 • Motion to purchase 11 AEDs (automated external defibrillators) with survival path and wall cabinets for city facilities in the amount of $33,835 The next meeting of the Pinson City Council will be Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at Pinson City Hall. Pre-council begins at 6:15 p.m. and the regular council meeting begins at 7 p.m.

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Trussville Council approves $2.3M purchase of Sheepdog building; City to go legal route on property for Loop Road

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council approved a proclamation recognizing Constitution Week, a resolution to begin legal proceedings concerning the Loop Road Project, and a resolution to approve the purchase of the former Sheepdog Firearms property, during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. Councilor Perry Cook was not in attendance at the meeting.

SHEEPDOG The city of Trussville closed on the purchase of a 20,000 square-foot facility off Deerfoot Parkway, on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. The building will be used as a police training facility. The former Sheepdog Firearms, at 5900 Deerfoot Parkway, was sold to the city for $2.3 million.

On Tuesday, the council retroactively approved a resolution approving the purchase. The mayor said the council was previously made aware of the potential purchase and gave him permission to start negotiations but did not publicly discuss or

vote on the move until after the closing.

LOOP ROAD PROJECT The city previously hired Tillman Consultants LLC to handle appraisals, negotiations and all services with the Loop Road Project. Several land acquisitions and temporary easements are needed to divert drivers off major thoroughfares throughout Quadrants two and three in the city and alleviate traffic.

After those negotiations failed for two of the dozens of properties needed, the city decided to move forward with condemnation proceedings on those properties.

The properties are at 122 Chalkville Road and 102 Talley Street.

The resolution reads that the condemnation is “necessary and in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Trussville in that the same will contribute to the health and general welfare of the citizens of Trussville and for public use in the creation of a roadway designed to alleviate congestion and traffic flow in downtown Trussville in particular at the intersection of US Highway 11 and Chalkville Mountain Road in

the project referred to as the ‘Loop Road’ Development.”

CONSTITUTION WEEK In other business, Constitution Week will be recognized in the city of Trussville Sept. 17 – 23. The week of commemoration of the United States Constitution was first petitioned by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1955. The observance has been recognized annually every year since 1956.

“It is the privilege and duty of the American people to commemorate the two hundred and thirty-second anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America with appropriate ceremonies and activities,” the proclamation reads.

Citizens are urged to study the Constitution and reflect on privileges and rights during Constitution Week.

The council was given gift bags containing bells to ring at 4 p.m. EST on Sept. 14, in remembrance of the signing of the law recognizing Constitution Week.

The proclamation passed unanimously, among councilors in attendance.

PUBLIC COMMENT Rep. Danny Garrett was

at the meeting to present a $32,000 check to the city. The money came from Jefferson County’s sales tax program for community service grants.

“This is their money,” Garrett said. “It’s from the renewal of the sales tax and I’m just giving it back to them.

It’s good for me to sit down with each of the leaders and find out where it’s needed.”

The money has previously been used for synchronizing traffic lights, the Rotary clock in downtown Trussville, and for Flock Safety cameras, Garrett said.

“I usually get around $100,000 and I get together with each city and ask, ‘What is it that you need?” Garrett explained. “Some of it goes to the schools and some of it goes back into the community.”

Garrett also gives part of the community service funds to Pinson and Clay. Community service grants in those areas have gone to the Center Point Fire District, the Clay pickleball courts and helped build a pavilion at Turkey Creek.

CONSENT AGENDA The following items were passed as part of the Coun-

cil’s Consent Agenda: • Section X. Auditing Accounts 1. Accounts payable 2. Ballistic Shield Course for Police Officer Stanley Kennedy, Nov 15-16 in Forsyth, Georgia. $449 registration fee plus accommodations 3. Building Leaders Within – Leadership & Management Skills for Police Cpl. John Middleton, Sept 13-15 in Hoover. $350 registration fee 4. Gulf Coast Police Motorcycle Skills Training for Police Sgt. Jeremy Dunn, Officer Casey Davis, Officer Stanley Kennedy & Officer Tony Armstrong, Oct 5-9 in Gonzales, La. $125 per person registration fee plus accommodations 5.

Jail Management for Police Corrections Officer Jasmine McCain, Oct 18-28 in Cullman. $225 registration fee 6. Alabama Municipal Revenue Officers Certification Training for City Clerk Dan Weinrib, Oct 6-8 via Zoom webinar. $235 registration fee 7. Annual AAMCA (Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks & Administrators)

Conference for City Clerk Dan Weinrib, Nov 3-5 in Orange Beach. $285 registration fee plus accommodations 8. Lighting Agreement Between the City and Alabama Power for Winslow Parc playground area. $12.63 a month HOA responsible for installation 9. Risk Assessment: Identification & Response continuing education for Finance Director Mike Hinson, Aug 31 in Hoover. $260 registration fee 10. 2021 Government Accounting & Auditing Update continuing education for Finance Director Mike Hinson, Sept 2 in Hoover. $260 registration fee • Hire Hunter Willingham as part-time Parks & Recreation fitness assistant (Grade 7 – Step 2), effective Aug 28, 2021 • Reassign part-time Library circulation clerk Mark Lee to full-time circulation clerk (Grade 12- Step 1), effective Sept 11, 2021 The next City Council meeting will be a special called meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 6 p.m., to consider a street vacation on Linden Street.

Jefferson County Commission names new manager for county From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM —The Jefferson County Commission named Cal Markert the new County Manager for Jefferson

County.

“We made a hire that is not just good for the Commission, but it’s good for Jefferson County,” said Commission President Jimmie Stephens.

Markert currently serves as

Deputy County Manager over Infrastructure and previously served as Director of Roads and Transportation. He has been with the County since 2017.

He has a Civil Engineering degree from Auburn University,

1995, and earned his PE (Professional Engineering) designation in 2000. He also has a certificate in County Engineering Administration from the Association of County Engineers of Alabama in 2002. He has been married to

his wife Donna for 26 years and has two adult daughters.

Markert will start his new role on Oct. 1, 2021.

The hire comes after the retirement of Tony Petelos, the county’s first manager.

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Wine-O-logy, a wine flight tasting event with fantastic food and live entertainment, will be held Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Vino & Gallery Bar in English Village. Event attendees will have the opportunity to explore their palette for new wine favorites while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres provided by Sysco Foods. Stay tuned for details on Magic City Mixology as well as a dinner featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail pairings that will be announced in the coming weeks!

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Theresa (Bright) Williams

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20, 1935 ~ august 17, 2021 (age 86) may

Theresa Williams, age 86 of Trussville, AL passed away on August 17, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill “Doc” Williams. She is survived by her sons, John L. Williams, Scott B. Williams (Beverly) and Jeffrey Williams (Lynn); 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; host of nieces and nephews

Evelyn Jean (Hyatt) Chrisenberry 1953 ~ 2021 (age 67)

Evelyn Jean Chrisenberry, age 67, of Pinson, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021.

Jean was was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Chrisenberry. She is survived by her mother, Betty Joyce Hutchins, sister Sandra Little, brother-in-law Mickey Horn and sister-in-law Callie Denson, her two sons Shawn Malphurs (Wendy), Michael Dowdy (Kellie), step daughter Kellie Wooten (Scott), 8 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Tons of extended family and friends.

13, 1947 ~ august 19, 2021 (age 73)

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The family will receive friends and family for Visitation on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 12:00-2:00pm. The service will be immediately following at 2:00pm. Both Visitation and the Service will be held at Jefferson Memorial, 1591 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, AL 35235.

Rev. Glenn Allen Hood, servant of Christ Jesus, lover of God’s Word, adoring husband, tender dad, passionate granddad, stepped into eternity on Thursday, August 19, 2021. His faith became sight at 4:41 that morning.

Glenn was born in Birmingham, AL on Saturday, September 13, 1947 to Howard & Pauline Hood. Glenn, and his younger brother Gary were 10 & 8 years old when their dad suddenly passed away. Their mom was determined to raise her boys to be hard working, independent and trustworthy.

Soon after Howard’s death, Pauline started regularly attending West End Christian Missionary Alliance, where Glenn accepted Christ under the influence of Pastor RC Henry. Glenn also often cited his grandfather, Albert Lee Howard, as his spiritual mentor in the absence of his dad.

At a young age, Glenn and Gary, would board the city bus for their guitar lessons. A deep love for music began to grow & flourish which Glenn used throughout his life to lead countless people in worship.

1954 ~ 2021 (age 66)

Cathy Jones Crumley, age 66 of Birmingham, AL passed away on August 19, 2021. She retired from Jefferson County after 43 years and ten months of service. She started her career on her 18th birthday with the county at Cooper Green Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Thelma Jones and her brother, Bruce “Goober” Jones. She is survived by her son, Eddie Crumley (Janet) and daughter, Cathleen Thackston (Blake); grandchildren, Brianna, Sam and grandson due on December 20th.; sister, Barbara Coston (Buddy); brother, Casey Jones; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Two by Two Rescue in memory of Cathy Crumley.

Ronald Andrew Carroll

15, 1944 ~ august 16, 2021 (age 77)

Ronald Andrew Carroll (aka Ronnie, Ron, Daddy & SeeSaw) was born in Fairfield, AL and was raised in Troy, AL at the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home.

Ron graduated from Charles Henderson High School and attended Walker College. He had a 46 year career at Alabama Power Company, which included serving in the United States Army in Vietnam.

Ron is survived by the love of his life, Cindy Carroll, who he was married to for almost 52 years and his children Andy Carroll (Tiffany), Abby Wingard (Chris), his four greatest joys Christian Carroll, Emma Wingard, Caroline Wingard and Chloe Carroll. Siblings, Juanita Carroll, Jim Carroll (deceased), Michael Humphrey (Michelle), sisters in law Linda Huey and Sally Graves and ABCH “brothers and sisters”. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews (greats and great greats) and a host of cousins.

Ron’s love of the Lord, life and people; helped him as he served First Baptist Church Trussville for 47 years, teaching preschool Sunday School, walking babies in extended care and many youth retreats as a counselor. Softball was his passion, having played on many teams, including church, Alabama Power and Senior softball (50-75 year olds). He was inducted into the Central Alabama Softball Hall of Fame.

Our family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Vincent’s St. Clair for the love and care given to Ron and our family.

Memorials may be made to Alabama Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries or First Baptist Church Trussville.

A celebration of Ron’s life will take place at a later date.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

Ask Eddie

Glenn Allen Hood

Glenn’s early days began on the east side of Birmingham where he attended Cunningham Elementary School.

After his dad passed away, his mom moved the family to West End. He graduated from West End High School in 1965.

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The History of RIP

It’s one of the most commonly used abbreviations in our culture—RIP, or rest in peace. Not only do you notice it on headstones, but you often see it employed on social media following the death of a loved one, friend, or celebrity. Have you ever stopped to wonder, though, where this abbreviation came from?

Glenn met Alice Marie Gamble at a young age when they both attended East Birmingham Free Will Baptist Church. He often said, “My life wouldn’t have been nearly as enjoyable if I’d never met Carol and Alice.” In the spring of 1967 he asked Alice on their first date to a revival at Maple Street Baptist Church in Tarrant City.

In the late 60’s, each Sunday after service, Glenn, Alice and Bro. Wells (then pastor at East Birmingham FWB Church) were part of a team that went to Irondale where they would host a live broadcast on WLPH radio station complete with worship and a message from God’s Word.

Fifty years ago, 1971, was a great year for Glenn. At 23 years of age, he accepted the pastorate of Center Point Free Will Baptist Church in early September. Shortly thereafter, October 8, Glenn and Alice married at their home church, East Birmingham Free Will Baptist Church. He took her to Gatlinburg, TN for their honeymoon, which became a favorite vacation spot for the family in later years. As soon as they returned home, their church hosted a youth rally, and since that day they have not ceased serving and ministering to others.

Glenn & Alice raised 3 children, Stephanie Lee Wise (North Carolina), Allison Marie Riggs (Oklahoma), & Glenn Allen Hood, Jr (Oklahoma). Glenn used the dedication and work ethic instilled in him by his mother to shelter and raise his family. He worked tirelessly to provide for his family, including driving a delivery truck for a Pepsi-Cola route, Coca-Cola route, painted numerous houses all over Birmingham and its suburbs (a skill he learned from his grandad and cousins affectionately known as The Howard’s), drove a school bus route for Erwin High School and Trussville City Schools, all while pastoring his church at Center Point. He would often study & write sermons late into the evening after a long day’s work. In spite of his heavy work load and numerous responsibilities, his family never suffered or went without him.

On top of multiple jobs, taking kids to cheer practice, volleyball games and basketball games, Glenn was always furthering his education. He began his undergraduate program at Livingston University (now known as The University of West Alabama) and transferred to Jefferson State Community College to receive an Associate of Arts. He received an Associate of Arts in Bible and a Bachelors in Biblical Education from Gwinnett Hall Baptist College in Lawrenceville, GA. From Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, TN he received a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies and from Columbia International University in Columbia, SC he received a Master of Arts and completed his education in 2015 with a Master of Divinity.

He said of his time in seminary, “It forced me to stay in the Word.” Carol, his sister-in-law once commented how much she benefited from his education.

Glenn and Alice sent their kids to Tabernacle Christian School, and was commended during Allen’s graduation for his faithfulness to Christian education. Glenn always wanted to help his children and make their loads easier. He sent Stephanie and Allison to the Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, TN and Allen to the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Glenn faithfully pastored Center Point Free Will Baptist Church for 47.5 years. There was never a service that he was unprepared. He carefully and rightly handled the Word of God, explaining and teaching in a way that made the hardest of passages easy to grasp and understand.

Through the decades, Glenn served on numerous boards and committees on the local and state level for the Free Will Baptist Denomination. He has served as moderator numerous times for the Cahaba River Association.

In 2019, Center Point FWB was sold to another church. Being a dedicated and determined pastor for so long, he never accepted the word “retirement” and soon began an interim role as pastor of The First Free Will Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL. During May 2020, Glenn and Alice began visiting Laodicea Free Will Baptist Church in Hanceville, AL because they were having “drive-in” type services due to the pandemic. Laodicea has a deep history with the Gamble family, as Alice’s grandfather helped build the church itself. Shortly thereafter, the pastor approached Glenn and asked if he’d be interested in taking over the pulpit. After careful prayer and consideration, the church voted and he accepted the position. Glenn and Alice both mentioned numerous times how encouraged they have been by the people of Laodicea FWB Church.

Glenn was preceded in death by his dad, William Howard Hood, mom, Pauline Howard Hood, brother, Gary Austin Hood, Father-in-Law, Alfred Clarence Gamble, Mother-in-Law, Evelyn Lee Gamble, Sister-in-Law, Julia Carol Reese and brother-in-law, David Carl Reese.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Marie Hood. Children; Stephanie Wise (Charles), Allison Riggs (Joshua), Allen Hood (Jordan). Sister-in-Law; Cady Hood. Nieces; Rachel Rushing (Brian), Abigayle Hood, Stacy Roberts (Matt).

Nephews; Matt Hood, William Hood (Donna), Scott Reese (Kristi), Stephan Reese (Kendra). 11 grandchildren: Emily and Anna Wise, Austin, Andrew, Aiden, Ava & Mary Riggs, Tripp (Glenn Allen Hood III), Ella, Lincoln & Oakland Hood. A loving congregation, a host of pastoral friends and countless other friends and family.

Life Verse: Philippians 4:19 (KJV) - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen - Jude 24 & 25

Something that may surprise you is that those three letters haven’t always stood for rest in peace. Initially, the acronym represented a Latin phrase— requiescat in pace, which means “may [the person who has died] rest in peace.” This phrase goes back at least as far as the 8th Century when it became commonly used on Christian gravestones. In these early days, Christians intended the phrase as a kind of prayer—a request for God to be merciful to the deceased person, and for the departed soul to find eternal rest.

Gloria M Argo

13, 1938 ~ august 17, 2021 (age 83)

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Gloria M. Argo, age 83 of Trussville passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her home. She was born April 13, 1938 in Jasper, AL to Amy and William Jenkins. Gloria was a member of the Deerfoot Baptist Church in Trussville, AL; She worked for AmSouth Bank in Birmingham for more than 23 years before retiring. Gloria is survived by her loving son, Michael Argo, her cherished grandchildren; granddaughter, Lyndsey Clarke and a grandson, Jason Clarke (Jamie) and a great granddaughter, Haleyann Clarke a great grandson, Will Clarke. She is also survived by her sisters, Pat Hood (Jerry) and Janice Flanagan (Jonathan) her brothers, Tommy Jenkins, Roger Jenkins (Diane), Kenneth Jenkins and Randy Jenkins (Wanda) and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Gloria is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alvis E. Argo, her daughter, Vicky Folds; her son, Steven Argo a sister, Becky Thompson, two brothers, Wayne Jenkins and Raymond Jenkins. Funeral services will be officiated by Pastor Glenn Sandifer The family will receive friends Saturday, August 28, 2021 beginning at 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm, followed with a 2:00 Chapel service at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Birmingham, AL. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

Eventually, of course, that Latin phrase was whittled down to three little letters; RIP became a common inscription on headstones back in the early 1600s, and it wasn’t long before its meaning was translated from Latin into English.

While the abbreviation has Christian origins, its meaning has become fairly widespread in Western culture; it represents a non-sectarian wish for the deceased to be afforded respect and for their passing to be acknowledged by well-wishers.

As you consider RIP and other ways to signify the death of a close loved one, make sure you speak to a qualified funeral director—someone who can guide you toward both timeless and contemporary expressions of mourning and bereavement.

Al J. Hines

29, 1959 ~ august 17, 2021 (age 62)

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sports Hewitt-Trussville vs. Saraland Preseason football Thursday, Aug. 27, 6 p.m.

Pinson Valley vs. Shades Valley High school football Friday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.

Clay-Chalkville vs. Hueytown High school football Friday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.

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Huskies go up early, handle late charge

by Pinson Valley Huskies, from p. 1

With the offense playing better, the Indians’ defense also stepped up. When Carruth went back to pass, BJ Diakite snatched the ball out of his hand and sprinted all the way down the field for a score. The PAT made it 35-20 for the Huskies, but it felt like the momentum had shifted in Pinson Valley’s favor.

That feeling didn’t last.

The Huskies marched down the field on their next possession. No big throws, no play longer than Kelly’s 18yard run on a drive that saw Hewitt-Trussville net five first downs and set up with firstand-goal after a hard fouryard rush from Hammonds.

On the next play, Hammonds bulled into the end zone

It was tough sledding for the Pinson Valley football team on Friday night, as they fell to Hewitt-Trussville 49-27 despite a furious comeback in the second half. (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

with 38 seconds left in the third quarter, and the Huskies were up 42-20 after the PAT. Hewitt-Trussville could never rest easy, though. After throwing a 12-yard strike to Jacoby Shade on Pinson Valley’s next possession, PVHS looked like they might falter.

Instead, facing third-and-sev-

en, Pyron rolled to his right, kept the ball, and outraced everyone for a 67-yard touchdown run.

With 8:25 left in the game, the Indians seemed like they were poised to make a move.

However, the Huskies had other ideas, taking the ball and marching down the field until

Huskies senior running back James Hammonds follows the block of fellow senior Omari Kelly during Friday night’s victory over Pinson Valley. (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

they were three yards from the end zone. That’s when Carruth barreled in again to shut the door on Pinson Valley with 4:45 left in the game.

With the PAT, it was 49-27, and Pinson Valley couldn’t answer. The final play of the

game saw Pyron throw deep for the end zone, missing his receiver by a good two feet.

Hewitt-Trussville hosts Saraland here next Friday, August 27, 2021, while Pinson Valley welcomes Shades Valley.

Leeds rallies to overcome Sylacauga, 40-20

By Will Heath, Correspondent

LEEDS — On the first snap of the 2021 season, Sylacauga’s Maleek Pope gashed the Leeds defense for a 66-yard touchdown.

Following a Green Wave turnover, the Aggies scored again, and led 14-0 barely 5

minutes into the first quarter.

“I didn’t even get a drink of water, we were down 140,” said Leeds head coach Jerry Hood.

It turned out to be a test Hood’s Green Wave passed with flying colors. They fought back to tie the game in the second quarter, then amassed 271 yards in the sec-

ond half to pull away in a 4020 victory.

“We’re a second half team,” senior running back Rametrius Yelverton said after the game. “We might start off a little bit shaky, but once we get rolling, we’re rolling.”

Yelverton was one of the keys for the Green Wave in the second half, with 115 yards

after halftime. He finished with 123 yards and two touchdowns, for a Leeds offense that scored every time it touched the ball in the second half.

“That’s how it was last year,” said quarterback Jarod Latta. “We’d find it in the second half.”

Latta was equally adept in the second half, throw-

ing for two touchdowns and rushing for another. His rushing touchdown came on an improvisation after a broken play, and turned into a 13yard touchdown.

“Our running back ran the wrong way, and I just took it for myself,” Latta said.

See LEEDS, Page 13

HewittTrussville wideout chooses Auburn From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville wideout Omari Kelly has chosen to play football at Auburn, the Huskies’ senior announced Thursday afternoon.

Kelly, who had offers from multiple FBS schools, had narrowed his choices to Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and Central Florida.

The 6-feet, 2-inch receiver was ranked the No. 20 athlete in the country going into his senior season.

Huskies’ men’s cross-country season starts August 28 From The Tribune staff reports

Hewitt-Trussville’s men’s and women’s cross-country schedule begins with the Black-and-Gold Classic in Scottsboro at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 28.

The Huskies then travel to Moulton on September 11 for the Chickasaw Trails Invitational, followed by the Southern Showcase 2021 event on September

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Blue Devils stave off weather delay to top Elmore County, break losing streak

By Caleb Jones, The Alexander City Outlook

ECLECTIC — Scattered thunderstorms here on Friday night forced Moody High School and Elmore County High School to wait a little longer before taking the field for the 2021 football season.

But following a near twohour weather delay, the two squads lined up against each other to kick off a rematch of last year’s season opener.

Moody avenged its loss to the Panthers from last season with a second-half surge and downpour of touchdowns to get the 49-28 road win. “[Moody] brought a lot of momentum into the second half,” said Elmore County head coach Jordan Cantrell.

“They really outlasted us.”

The Blue Devils outscored Elmore County 35-7 in the final 31 minutes of the game to advance to 1-0 on the young season.

After forcing a threeand-out to start the game, Moody’s first offensive play from scrimmage nearly went

for a touchdown on a quarterback draw. That was, until the ball popped loose around the Elmore County 30-yard line, where the home-team Panthers pounced on the ball.

The fumble was followed by a few Elmore County first downs before quarterback Payton Stephenson took it himself up the middle and into the end zone. The touchdown put the Panthers on the board first, 7-0.

Moody answered with a touchdown of its own on the ensuing possession, using the air game to do so. However, with a slippery ball, the Blue Devils botched the snap on the PAT attempt and trailed by one heading into the second quarter.

It didn’t take long for the Panthers to extend their lead in the second quarter. Junior running back Jabari Murphy rushed the ball from inside the 10-yard line across the goal line for the Elmore County touchdown 10 seconds into the quarter.

Trailing 14-6, Moody answered once more, this time

Moody running back Nick Burrell drags Elmore County defenders forward during the Blue Devils’ 49-28 win. (Photo courtesy of Carol Rodgers, The Alexander City Outlook)

on the ground. Running back Nick Burrell spun into the end zone for a one-yard score. A successful two-point conversion by the Blue Devils tied the game at 14.

With the field absorbing two hours of rain, puddles began forming around the

40-yard line. It was a game fought in the mud, with the passing attack used sparingly.

Stephenson’s legs, while covered in mud, accounted for two touchdowns in the first half. The second of which included the go-ahead score to put the Panthers up

21-14.

It was the last time Elmore County held the lead.

With halftime approaching, Moody’s A.J. Wallace connected with junior receiver Kolby Seymour at the Elmore County one-yard line with 31 seconds left. Blaine

Burke punched it in for the Blue Devils on the next play, but the extra point missed to the left and they trailed by one heading into the locker rooms.

Moody head coach Adam Wallace’s message to his team at halftime?

“Keep doing what you’re doing,” Wallace said.

And after driving down the field to end the first half with a touchdown, that’s exactly what Wallace’s Blue Devils did to open the second half.

Not even a minute into the third quarter, Moody wide receiver Davion Dozier found himself sprinting down the sidelines toward the end zone with no one in sight. Dozier was hit on a quick screen by his quarterback Wallace, caught a block from his teammate Seymour and scored from midfield.

The 50-yard touchdown score and another successful two-point conversion put Moody up 28-21.

See BLUE DEVILS, Page 13

Clay-Chalkville rips Shades Valley for 40-0 win

By Britney Bailey, Correspondent

CHALKVILLE — ClayChalkville started out slow, with a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Cougars were just getting warmed up. Clay-Chalkville blanked Shades Valley here 40-0 to open the 2021 season.

Clay-Chalkville senior running back Edward Osley came out of the gate swinging with a series of runs in the first quarter which led to a 19-yard touchdown pass from

Senior running back Edward Osley (22) broke a 70-yard run for a touchdown. (File photo)

quarterback Khalib Johnson to Marquarius White to give the Cougars a 7-0 lead after the PAT. The Cougars kept the ball rolling as Shades Valley self-destructed with a series of penalties. The Cougars set up shop in Mountie territory for most of the first half, while shutting down Shades Valley on their own side of the 50.

Despite the shutout, ClayChalkville head coach Drew Gilmer said he's pleased with where his team is at the beginning of the season.

"They’re coachable," Gilmer said. "We’re hoping we can fix some of these mistakes, but the defense did a great job."

A steady diet of Osley out of the backfield kept the Mounties on their heels. With 3:01 left in the half, the Mounties couldn't get their man as Osley easily found the end zone again. After a Vazquez PAT, it was 14-0, and the Cougars never looked back.

Osley broke a 70-yard run with under a minute left in the half to put ClayChalkville up 20-0 after a

missed extra point.

The combination of Johnson, Osley, Williams, Mbakwe continued to dominate the second half. Mbakwe led it off with a 34-yard kickoff return to start the quarter and then broke off a 49-yard scamper to put the Cougars in scoring position. Osley and Williams continued to move the ball a little at a time until Johnson scored on a 1-yard run to put the Cougars up 27-0 after the PAT. See CLAY-CHALKVILLE, Page 13

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Blue Devils From page 12

What had seemed to be an evenly-matched game through the first 24 minutes of play turned into a lopsided second half. The Elmore County offense found limited success in moving the ball, while Moody seemed to have no problem marching down the field and finding the end zone.

Clay-Chalkville From page 12

The D.J. Barber-led defense did not let up, forcing Shades Valley into fourth down situations, setting up Mbakwe for a 13-yard punt return. WIlliams scored from 13-yards out, carrying

After falling behind 2114, the Blue Devils scored 21 unanswered points. They outscored Elmore County 15-0 in the third quarter to take a 35-21 lead into the fourth, with the ball and a chance to add to the damage.

Running back Nick Burrell did just that for Moody, tacking on another rushing touchdown to put the Blue Devils up 42-21. Each team added one more score before the night

was over, but the Blue Devils headed back to Moody as road winners in week one.

Moody looks to continue its winning ways with another road game against John Carroll in week two. Meanwhile, Elmore County will turn its head to Dadeville, who comes to town next Friday, looking to regroup and find the win column.

“We just have to keep working,” Cantrell said.

a slew of defenders into the end zone with him. A missed point after made the score 33-0.

A botched punt by Shades Valley to the Cougar 46 started off the 4th quarter. Sophomore Rodreckus Johnson had a 41-yard run but the drive later stalled for

the Cougars. After another three-and-out by the Mounties, Rodrekus Johnson would get his moment with a solid run series and a 7-yard touchdown run ending the night 40-0.

Clay-Chalkville plays host to Hueytown next Friday, August 27, 2021.

Leeds From page 11

“Luckily, I found the corner of the end zone and I scored.”

Meanwhile, the Green Wave defense shored up its deficiencies from the first half.

Pope finished with 182 yards rushing and two touchdowns, but had only one run over 10 yards in the second half.

And Leeds’ Tanner Chambers picked off Sylacauga quarterback Brayson Edwards twice to kill Aggie drives.

“Against that offense and those athletes, that’s a good job,” Hood said. “Sometimes it’s good to get down early, so you know if you get down, you really play.”

That effort came after Pope had dominated the first half. The Green Wave tied the game in the second quarter when Mekhi Jones blocked an Aggie punt, then Damorion Felder scooped up the loose ball and ran it into the end zone.

Three plays after that, Pope scored for the second

Leeds High School fell behind against Sylacauga, but the Green Wave eventually found its footing and rolled over the Aggies. (File photo)

time, on a 55-yard run. At halftime the Aggies led 20-14.

“Looked like we lost a little bit of our pizzazz there,” Sylacauga head coach Rob Carter said. “It could be the fact we hadn’t played a game, and they had played one last week. They’re (Leeds) a good team.”

Devonte Megginson and Brody Goodman hauled in touchdown passes from Latta in the second half. Yelverton finally slammed the door with a 15-yard touchdown run in

the fourth quarter.

“We get that momentum, we’re just going to do us,” he said.

The play followed an ugly incident that included an ejection after it appeared punches were thrown. Hood said the play was simply “just football.”

“We don’t worry about that kind of stuff,” he said. “It happened, let’s move on.”

Leeds will travel to face Pell City next week. Sylacauga will play Lincoln at home.

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Trussville’s Greg England inducted to Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame

By Bobby Mathews, sports editor

BIRMINGHAM — When Trussville’s Greg England made the move from athlete to official, he didn’t know exactly how far that change would take him.

Turns out, it took him to the Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame.

“This is one of the greatest honors I’ve ever had, being selected to the Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame,” England said.

“When I first started officiating, I had played a lot of basketball already, but once I stepped over to referee, I learned a lot more than I thought I already knew. I had a lot to learn, and I had to learn it quick.”

England, now 75, refereed high school and college basketball for 48 years.

His hard work, dedication and leadership earned the respect of his peers. After joining the Birmingham Basketball Officials Association in 1970, he held numerous positions there for the next 32 years, including a decade-long stint as president of the association.

When England stepped down as president in 2006, the organization voted to change the name of its highest honor, the President’s Award, to the Greg England President’s Award. The honor is bestowed annually to an official who demonstrates outstanding character and moral values.

England’s character is clear to the people with

whom he worked.

“At one time, three-person crews were optional,” former BBOA President Bobby Stewart said. “The school only had to pay for two. Greg would always take a younger official and get them the experience they needed to advance and pay them out of his own pocket.”

Although he’s accomplished and well-respected by colleagues, England remains modest.

“I just try to treat people right,” England said. “I try to treat them like I’d want them to treat me.”

Not only did England officiate at a high level. He played at one, too.

He graduated from Tarrant High School in 1965, where he played football, baseball and basketball.

The year before graduation, he starred at running back on the 1964 Tarrant High state championship football team, and he was selected to the All-Jefferson County football team as a running back and defensive back. In the 1965 state championship season, England was selected as the most valuable offensive player.

England was also selected to play in the Alabama East-West baseball game played at Rickwood Field in 1965.

England worked the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s regional basketball tournament for 10 years, and officiated the state tournament for 25 years. He has officiated

two Alabama-Mississippi All-Star games and is an observer for the AHSAA North Central District. He was also one of the original crew for the AHSAA State Basketball Camp, remaining as an instructor with that camp for 12 years.

Greg England (Courtesy photo)

England officiated collegiate basketball for 25 years, logging games with the Gulf South Conference, the Southern States Conference and Alabama Junior College Conference. In 2000 he was named ‘Official of the Year’ for Alabama by the National Federation Officials Association, and was also awarded the same honor by North Central District that year.

England was inducted into the AHSAA Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. His induction to the ASOHF came at the third annual ceremony on August 14, 2021.

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Huskies’ Carruth named The Tribune Player of the Week

By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor

TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville’s Cade Carruth is The Tribune’s Player of the Week for the first week of the 2021 high school football season.

Carruth led the Huskies to a 49-27 win against the reigning 6A state champion Pinson Valley, totaling five touchdowns — three through

yards, while McCants had eight catches for 112 yards.

Hammonds had 127 yards rushing on 18 carries, with two rushing touchdowns in addition to his receiving score.

“This is his third year running the offense, and I think you saw that tonight,” Huskies head coach Josh Floyd said. “The playbook is pretty wide open with him. He can make every throw. We don’t want him to run a whole

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Moody Blue Devils named The Tribune Team of the Week

er stripped the ball from his hand as he was trying to pass, then trucked for a touchdown to cut into Hewitt-Trussville’s lead. Carruth came back under center on the next drive, and the Huskies piled up five first downs on that drive as Carruth settled the team back down to remain in control.

Moody High School’s defensive unit stepped up in the second half, allowing its offense to pull away for a 49-28 win against Elmore County. (Photo courtesy of Carmen Rodgers, The Alexander City Outlook)

By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor

Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Cade Carruth (16) threw for 333 yards and three touchdowns and ran for three more in a week 1 game against Pinson Valley. (Photo by Bobby Mathews)

the air and two on the ground.

Carruth went 20-for-28 passing for 333 yards, including two scores to ClayChalkville transfer Jordan McCants and another to James Hammonds. The Huskies' offense rolled up more than 600 yards of offense against Pinson Valley. Senior wideout Omari Kelly had 130 all-purpose

bunch, but he had a couple of truck runs, too, to help us get in the end zone.”

Carruth threw for 266 yards in the first half, leading Hewitt-Trussville to a 35-6 lead going into the break. But it was his leadership in the second half that sealed the deal on the victory over Pinson Valley. After a PVHS defend-

It was the answer Hewitt-Trussville needed, when they needed it.

Carruth then punctuated the victory with 4:45 left in the game, rolling into the end zone for a score that preserved the win for the Huskies.

The Tribune's Player of the Week is sponsored by OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports.

Carruth went 20-of-28 passing against Pinson Valley for 333 yards and three touchdowns.

PHOTO BY RON BURKETT

MOODY — This isn't the 2020 Blue Devils squad.

That's pretty clear after a week 1 win that saw Moody High School battle a twohour weather delay and then battle a game Elmore County team into submission by using a second-half surge to pull away by the end, 49-28.

The Blue Devils have been named The Tribune's Team of the Week.

Anytime a team breaks a long winless streak, it's worthy of recognition. The fact that the Blue Devils broke that streak in adverse conditions, on the road, is impressive. Not only did Moody's offense put up big numbers, rolling to 508 total yards on the night, but the defense clamped down in the second half as well.

Senior running back Nick Burrell carried the ball 18 times for 195 yards and two

TDs on a sloppy, wet field.

Blayne Burke carried six times for 41 yards and two scores as well, while quarterback A.J. Wallace made judicious use of his legs, too: six

ier caught four balls for 80 yards and two touchdowns, while Kolby Seymour totaled 85 yards on three catches, with one going for a touchdown.

carries for 86 yards.

Wallace went 8-for11 passing, netting 171 yards passing and throwing three scores. Davion Doz-

Moody plays at John Carroll this Friday at 7 p.m. The Team of the Week is sponsored by Courtesy Buick GMC.

Moody Blue Devils

He also scored twice on the ground, once from 3 yards out, once from 6 yards. CONGRATULATIONS CADE!

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