The Trussville Tribune – Aug. 30 - Sep. 5, 2023

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Trussville Noon Rotary presents ‘Cruising on the Cahaba’ duck race

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Argo establishes requirements for building permits and fees

By Terry Schrimscher

For the Tribune

ARGO – The Argo City Council met Monday night, Aug. 28, for the second regularly scheduled meeting of the month. The official agenda only contained two new items of business including

alcohol ordinance, plans action on encampments

By Terry Schrimscher

For the Tribune

CLAY – The city of Clay is preparing to take action on the ongoing homeless camps in wooded areas behind residential communities. The Clay City Council offered an update on the situation during

6 from Trussville, 2 from Pinson accepted into Alabama School of Fine Arts

From The Tribune staff reports

Birmingham— The Alabama School of Fine Arts has announced that five Trussville-area students and three Pinson students have been added to its enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year.

Trussville’s Kadence Cochran, Jordyn Donner, Haley Moore, Lauren Townsend, Zoey Hepburn and Aurora Setzer, as well as Pinson’s Katrin Gordon and Ambar Santiago Aponte and are among 100 new students from across the state that were accepted into the state’s only intensive specialty-focused school in the arts, mathematics and science.

“After spending each morning on robust academic coursework that exceeds state high school diploma standards, students in grades 7-12 devote sustained hours every day to honing their craft, flexing their creativity, and developing their unique voices within their chosen

discipline of either creative writing, dance, music, theatre arts, visual arts or advanced mathematics and science,” ASFA Admissions Officer Jaronda Little said. “ASFA currently has about 350 stu-

dents, and its graduates build on the creative habits of mind they develop at ASFA to establish successful careers in a wide array of fields, serving as innovative leaders, cultural champions, and role models

Tamburro’s Italian Home now open in Trussville

By Crystal McGough Editor

TRUSSVILLE – Tamburro’s Italian Home is officially open to the public as of Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m.

Many long-time Trussvillians fondly remember the restaurant’s predecessors, Tamburro and Sons and Tam-

Moody Council adopts transportation plan, hears EDC strategy goals

By Nathan Prewett

For the Tribune

for future generations.

“From our campus in the heart of downtown Birmingham, ASFA serves as a boundary-pushing cultural

Trussville transplant caregiver, team supporter to participate in 2024 Transplant Games of America

MOODY – The Moody City Council held a brief regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 28, where they adopted a transportation plan before holding a work session where St. Clair Economic Devel-

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Retail sports boutique, Bandwagon, plans downtown Trussville location

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TRUSSVILLE – The Transplant Games of America are coming to Birmingham, Alabama, in June 2024, the Transplant Life Foundation announced last March.

This national, festival-style, multi-sport event brings together nearly 10,000

members of the transplant community and will take place July 5-10, 2024, at various locations around Birmingham.

Held every two years, the Transplant Games of America is a celebration of life for transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, individuals on the waiting list, caregivers and transplant

professionals. The Games honor the legacy of donors; highlight the need for and importance of organ, eye and tissue donation; celebrate the success of transplantation and encourage others to register to be donors.

“In 2022, there were almost 44,000 organ transplants in the United States, setting new record,” said Bill

Ryan, president and CEO of the Transplant Games of America. “This remarkable life-saving medical advancement is only possible through the selfless act of individuals who, in passing, gave others a chance to return to health.

Living donors also help bring new life to others in need, and

See GAMES, Page 5

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— A new retailer is headed to downtown Trussville, according to a statement from released Wednesday afternoon, and they plan to locate in the heart

L-R: Aurora Setzer, Lauren Townsend, Zoey Hepburn, Haley Moore, Kadence Cochran, and Jordyn Donner

Team Alabama 2024

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Tamburro

From front page burro’s Bella Notte, which was located on Glenn Avenue in downtown Trussville from 1994 to 2010.

Now, Trussville’s Italian staple has returned with a new name and a new location: 5954 Chalkville Mountain Road, the former residence of Seafood and Chicken Box.

ASFA

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convener. At the state-funded, public school, students are embraced and supported by faculty and fellow students alike within an environment that’s inclusive and accepting of every individual.”

Rotary

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Sept. 16, at 1 p.m., for the inaugural “Cruising on the Cahaba” duck race, presented by the Trussville Noon Rotary Club.

Set to take place in conjunction with Trussville Dog Daze, the event will provide race fans a prime opportunity to follow the progress of over 1,000 rubber ducks as they vie for Iron Bowl tickets and other prizes, all for a good cause. Event proceeds will benefit the Trussville Noon Rotary’s scholarship fund. Racing ducks are available for a $5-per-duck donation and will be sold onsite at Dog Daze from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Pre-festival duck sales will take place at Synovus Bank, Agnew Jewelers

Dormitory rooms and meals are available for students who live beyond commuting distance. To learn more about ASFA, the admissions process, and its Open House for Prospective Students on Nov. 4, visit the school’s website at www.asfaschool.org

and Trussville Cigar Company from now until race day.

The Grand Prize is two tickets to this year’s Iron Bowl. Other giveaways include a $250 gift certificate from Agnew’s Jewelers, onenight-stay certificates at the Hampton Inn, multiple gift cards from area restaurants and banks, and more.

If you or your business wish to purchase ducks, donate prizes, or help sponsor “Cruising on the Cahaba”, contact Carole Brindley at (205) 612-8129.

The Trussville Noon Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at the Hampton Inn Birmingham/Trussville, 1940 Edwards Lake Road. For information on how you can get involved, contact Club President Carole Brindley at (205) 612-8129.

Founder Dick Tamburro, along with the new owners, his daughter Kyleen Kramer and daughter-in-law Tina Tamburro, held a ribbon cutting and food tasting for invited guests on Saturday, Aug. 26.

“I came to Trussville in 1994 … All I can say is (to) thank the town of Trussville and all the people that live there, and everybody else that came to my restaurant,” Dick Tamburro said. “This is why we’re opening up another one, so my daughter can keep the name going and make a lot of money.”

The new name, Tamburro’s Italian Home, is a nod to Tamburro family history, rooted in a small establishment in Pennsylvania.

“This all started when (Kyleen) was a little girl,” Dick Tamburro said. “We used to go to a place called ‘The Italian Home’ up north, which my mom and dad used to work at.”

“So that’s how we came up with the name,” Kramer said, taking over from her dad. “We have Tamburro’s, and then we just tied my grandparents in with the ‘Italian Home.’ We just wanted to have everybody in because our family is what it’s all about.”

Tamburro’s Italian Home will be bringing back to Trussville all of Dick’s locally-famous recipes, with his

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR ST. CLAIR COUNTY SOUTHERN JUDICIAL DIVISION AT PELL CITY NOTICE OF ADOPTION CASE NO. S-2023-345

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son taking over as the main cook. “The food will be familiar (but) the look will be refreshed; it’s not going to be a carbon-copy of (Dick’s) restaurant,” Kramer said.

“But it’s just so steeped in family, it is what it is.”

As for the food, Kramer and Tamburro said they will have all the traditional Italian foods, including, among other things, pastas, chicken par-

mesan, lasagna and manicotti.

“It’s basically going to be a traditional menu, and then we’re going to run specials on Friday and Saturday night – just different things to see what hits and what doesn’t hit,” Kramer said. “We’re going to have several desserts, but we’re going to have mini cannoli as opposed to the big ones, and the plan is to have seasonal flavors, which a lot of people don’t do. Maybe a chocolate-mint one at Christmastime, or a pumpkin one in the fall; something like that.”

Business hours for Tamburro’s Italian home are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The restaurant will be closed on Mondays.

“Thank you for welcoming us back to Trussville,” Kramer said at the ribbon cutting. “We’re so happy to be a part of the community and we’re going to give back whenever we can.”

L-R: Katrin Gordon and Ambar Santiago Aponte

Credit: Crystal McGough

Credit: Crystal McGough

opment (EDC) Director Don Smith spoke about strategies for the next five years.

As with other cities, the transportation plan is pursuant to the Rebuild Alabama Act and includes road improvement and upgrade projects. Moody Mayor Joe Lee said that a project to be covered will be upgrades to the crossroads at Highway 411.

The overall cost is $2.3 million.

After passing all of the items on the agenda, the council went into a work session where Smith said that the EDC pursues a strategy plan every five years. Plans are largely implemented based on input from the public, Smith said.

“It’s good to be able to do that because it really helps us keep up with what’s important to everybody,” he said. “Five years ago, tourism was not on our radar at all. But we heard that was something that was important, especially if you live here and able to keep up with all the things taking place in neighboring towns and sometimes even their own communities.”

Smith outlined several goals for the EDC, the first being education and workforce development. The second was recruitment and retention.

“We’re going to continue to strengthen our pipeline and our relationships with

developers, brokers, real estate agents, firms and the state and also site selection consultants,” Smith said. “Especially with the new park being open now we need to make sure that everyone in Alabama and outside understands the potential that we have here in recruitment.”

Others were marketing and communication in the form of social media, as well as infrastructure development and public grants for community development.

“Sometimes it’s not just economic development bringing in new companies it’s also growing a community,” he said. “So we’re going to work on that as well.”

He mentioned that tourism is doing well but the EDC is working to attain more grants for things such as Moody’s Oktoberfest and similar events.

In other business, the council:

Approved Police Chief Reece Smith’s request to hire for two police officer positions,

• Approved Smith’s request for $1,311 in lodging costs to have two employees attend a records software training in South Carolina, Approved $760 for a drug prevention class at Moody Middle School,

• Approved Library Director Sara Roberts’ request to renew a subscription for Fold3 Library Edition Da-

tabase for $1,227.99, Approved Fire Chief Larry Horton’s request to purchase traffic safety vests for personnel for $1,800,

• Approved $1,500 for firefighting nozzles,

• Approved the purchase of fire station supplies for $1,000,

Approved installing three new water hydrants for $15,000, Approved Horton’s request to post for part-time employment for one year,

• Approved Horton’s request to post and hire for two full-time preferably firefighter/medic positions, Approved a resolution setting Moody’s holiday schedule,

• Passed a resolution accepting the public streets in the Alden Glen subdivision for maintenance and upkeep,

• Approved the 2023 – 2024 fiscal year contract with the St. Clair County Commission for Central Dispatching for $108,432.19, Renewed the Pell City animal facility user agreement for October 2023 to September 2024 for $10,000, and

• Entered into an agreement with Michael Spence regarding a utility easement vacation. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 6 p.m., at Moody City Hall, on 670 Park Ave.

an ordinance requiring building and construction permits.

Calling it an important step for the city, Mayor Betty Bradley spoke to The Trussville Tribune about the importance of the legislation.

“Permits allow the code official to reduce potential hazards of unsafe construction to provide for public health, safety and welfare,” Bradley said. “By following code guidelines, your completed project will meet minimum standards of safety and will be less likely to cause injury to you, your family, and your friends or future owners.”

Argo hired Steve Tuttle to serve as the city’s building inspector in July. He will work to ensure compliance with the details of the ordinance for all new commercial and residential construction within the city’s jurisdiction. Tuttle also serves as a reserve police officer for the city.

“Building permits allow local governments to ensure that construction and renovation work is completed in accordance with federal, state and local codes and ordinances,” Bradley added. Municipal building codes in Alabama are regulated by the Alabama Building Commission, which now uses the standards set forth in the International Building Code (IBC) 2021 edition. The in-

spector will work closely with the new planning and zoning board to ensure new construction meets IBC standards.

The ordinance, which was read into the minutes by Councilmember Rick Hopkins, establishes rates for permits and outlines a schedule of fines for noncompliance including double fees, penalties and revocation of a business license for multiple offenses.

The Council approved Ordinance 2023-08-28 unanimously. The new ordinance repealed regulations set forth in 2018-10-01 and the new requirements and fees will take effect Oct. 1, 2023.

The Planning and Zoning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, Aug. 29, at City Hall with a work session at 5 p.m. and a formal meeting at 6 p.m. The Commission plans to discuss and consider a vote on a comprehensive plan for zoning for the city in compliance

with state regulations.

In other business, the Council approved an additional $1,000 for building department expenses and approved the hiring of a maintenance worker for the city.

The Council also heard discussion on upgrades for radios for Argo first responders, but the Council has not scheduled a vote to approve the purchase of new equipment. St. Clair County is transitioning to digital radios by the end of the year and many municipalities are upgrading to work with the new system.

The next meeting of the Argo council is scheduled for Sept. 11, with a work session at 5 p.m. An agenda for each meeting is posted in local businesses including Hill Top Farms, Argo Hardware, Liberty Automotive, Shell, Southland BBQ, Fox’s Pizza and Buckeye Grocery. Agendas are also posted on the city’s Facebook page.

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Medicine

From front page Beidleman, MD has joined the practice. Dr. Beidleman will treat patients at two clinic locations – Birmingham and a new, Hoover clinic location scheduled to open in the Fall of 2023. As a fellowship-trained, primary care sports medicine physician, Dr. Beidleman treats patients of all ages and activity levels. This includes sports-related injuries and non-sports-related musculoskeletal conditions ranging

Games

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the Transplant Games help remind us that over 100,000 patients are on the waiting list for an organ, and dozens die every day because an organ was not available for them. We are thrilled to bring this event to the Birmingham community and can’t wait for our teams and their families to experience the warmth and friendship that visitors to Alabama enjoy.”

Trussville resident Stan Smith is Co-Manager of Team Alabama and will be participating in the Games as cheer leader and supporter. Stan’s late wife, Nancy Smith, received a heart/double lung transplant in 1989, and then a kidney transplant in 1999. Her youngest sister, Dolores Traylor, was her kidney donor.

After her heart/double lung transplant, Nancy and Stan began to volunteer at UAB Hospital in Birmingham with the Heart, Lung and Liver Transplant Support Group. Also, the duo volunteered for the Alabama Organ Center (now Legacy of Hope) and the Alabama Kidney Foundation.

In late 1999, Nancy and Stan helped form Team Alabama to participate in the 2000 U.S. Transplant Games,

from sprains, strains, and fractures to osteoarthritis. In addition, Dr. Beidleman serves as McAdory High School’s team physician.

Dr. Beidleman is wellversed in utilizing orthobiologics for treatment, and employing diagnostic and interventional ultrasound techniques to provide accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.

“We are thrilled to officially welcome Dr. Beidleman back to our Andrews Sports Medicine team of doctors,” said Lisa Warren, CEO at An-

drews Sports Medicine “While participating in our sports medicine fellowship program (2020-21), we were impressed with Dr. Beidleman’s medical expertise and skills, compassion, and overall patient-centric approach to treating patients. He is going to be an asset in providing quality healthcare and service to our patients.”

A native of nearby Homewood, Alabama, Dr. Beidleman graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degrees in biology and psychology, received his

medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and completed a family medicine residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He returned home to Birmingham to complete his training with a primary care sports medicine fellowship at Andrews Sports Medicine and the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI).

“As a Birmingham native, I have always known that Andrews Sports Medicine is an industry leader in sports medicine and orthopaedic patient care, research & education, and

sports injury prevention,” said Dr. Matthew Beidleman. “It is a privilege to officially join the Andrews Sports Medicine team and have an opportunity to serve patients and our local community alongside many of my mentors who helped me accomplish my dream of becoming a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician,” Beidleman added.

Dr. Beidleman is now accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Beidleman, call (205) 9393699 or visit AndrewSportsMedicine.com. Matthew B. Beidleman, MD –Andrews Sports Medicine

living donors and professionals to engage with one another and share stories, but it celebrates donors who gave the selfless gift of life.

“This celebration of life for transplant recipients and donors fits perfectly in the Magic City,” Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin said. “With one of the nation’s busiest transplant programs located in Birmingham, our city clearly understands and embraces the mission of the Transplant Games of America. We look forward to celebrating the success of transplantation, the inspirational stories of athletic achievement on display during the games, and the powerful human connection that occurs whenever a multi-sport event comes to Birmingham.”

non-profit whose mission is to promote organ, eye, and tissue donation, as well as to bring awareness to the tremendous advances in the field of transplantation and in the development of immuno-suppressant drugs in the pharmaceutical industry.

which was sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation. She went on to compete in four Games.

Nancy passed away in 2007, having lived an extra 18 years because of two organ donors; one deceased and one living. Stan, an advocate for organ, eye and tissue donation, continues to share Nancy’s story as an Ambassador for the Legacy of Hope, and has supported Team Alabama in seven Transplant Games.

The weeklong event features thousands of athletes from all 50 states competing

in 20 athletic and recreational competitions. Joining the nearly 43 domestic teams will be international guest teams from Australia, Brazil, Columbia and others. The full lineup of sports will be announced in the future, but is expected to include badminton, ballroom dancing, threeon-three basketball, bowling, cornhole, cycling, darts, golf, pickleball, table tennis, swimming, tennis, trivia challenge, track and field, virtual triathlon, volleyball and more. Athletic competitions will be hosted at seven venues across

the greater Birmingham area and will be free and open for all spectators.

In addition to the medal events, the Games will host more than 45 special events and programs designed to bring the community together, including the Opening Ceremony, 5K Race/Walk, Donor Tribute Ceremony, Living Donor Celebration, seminar and workshop program, TGA Village, Veteran’s Salute, Quarter Century Club Dinner, and more. These events not only serve as an opportunity for donor families, recipients,

The 2024 Transplant Games of America will be the 18th edition of the event, which was established in 1990 and has been previously hosted in cities like Los Angeles, Atlanta, Orlando, Houston and San Diego.

To help Team Alabama save lives, consider registering to be an organ, eye and tissue donor by visiting https://registerme.org/campaign/2021TG_TeamAL

About the Transplant Games of America

The Transplant Games of America® is a 501(c)(3)

About Team Alabama Team Alabama celebrates the gifts of organ, eye and tissue donation and encourages others to register as a donor. By competing in the Transplant Games of America we honor our donors, our donor families, living donors and celebrate life. Team Alabama consists of transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, transplant professionals and caregivers/supporters. We are dedicated to promoting organ, eye and tissue donation awareness; honoring donor families; and sharing that transplantation works!

About Donate Life Alabama Donate Life Alabama is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the number of donated organs, eyes and tissues available to save and heal lives by developing a robust Alabama donor registry via public education and awareness activities. Its vision is to inspire all Alabamians to save lives through organ, eye and tissue donation.

Team Alabama 2014

the second monthly regular meeting of the council Tuesday night, Aug. 22.

City Manager Ronnie Dixon was absent due to illness, so Mayor Charles Webster offered the update during his report to the Council near the end of the meeting.

“There’s a couple of things he (Dixon) was going to let y’all know about tonight,” Webster said. “He’s working on getting the homeless situation cleaned up. It probably will start taking place next week.”

In the Aug. 8 meeting, Dixon outlined a proposal to clear the brush and clean up the areas around the encampments after Jefferson County sheriffs began issuing trespass notices and removing the individuals living on the empty lots.

“We got some prices. I think the lowest price is around $16,000,” Webster said. “They’re going to take a forestry head and clean all the underbrush up to as far as that forestry head will reach up in the trees.”

Webster said the contractor estimated 40 dumpster

Center Point

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1916 Center Point Parkway on Friday, Sept. 1, as the much-anticipated project is now complete.

The store’s associates will mark the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration at 9 a.m.

The event will be attended by local Center Point officials including Mayor Bobby Scott, Center Point Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Tony Gaan, and City Council President DM Collins.

Walmart Interim Store Manager Sherry Sullivan will highlight the Neighborhood Market’s transformed

loads of debris would need to be removed from the site, including the underbrush and the garbage from the encampments.

City Attorney Alan Summers first shared information about encampments in March when an encampment was found in the woods behind the Lovelady Thrift Store.

The current camp is in the same area and has expanded to property behind private residences as far away as Matt Aaron Lane and Refuge Church at 2400 Sweeney Hollow Road.

Although the store secured its donation bins, the campers have been removing discarded items from dumpsters at

departments as well as the new interactive features now available to customers, including:

• New signage, fixtures, LED lighting and flooring throughout the entire store for better line of sight and easier navigation Refreshed interior and exterior, including paint and signage

• Modern, remodeled bathrooms

• Front-end transformation with increased numbers of self-checkout lanes and manned registers for customer convenience

Additional pharmacy windows “The modernization of the store represents the

the thrift store and other sites around town and leaving rubbish on the private property. Dixon described it as a public health hazard in the Aug. 8 meeting.

The Council passed one ordinance and one resolution during the meeting. The resolution, 2023-19, declared weeds to be a public nuisance at 5700 Finch Road.

Ordinance 2023-03 amended ordinance 2003-103 to current zoning standards for alcohol sales. The updated regulation standardizes language to say business licensed for on premises consumption of alcoholic beverages to be 750 feet away from a school, church or library. The ordi-

Walmart brand well, and customers will have a better shopping experience because the last update at the location was in 2004,” said Sullivan.

To reinforce Walmart’s dedication to the communities it serves, the interim store manager will present $5,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations, including:

• $2,500 to March of Dimes

• $1,000 to the City of Center Point

• $500 to Birmingham

Jump Start

$500 to Boys and Girls

Club of Central Alabama

$500 to Steven Ingrid Youth Foundation Center Point’s Walmart transformation is a part of Walmart’s Signature Experi-

nance also establishes the distance for off-premises consumption at 300 feet from a church, school or library.

Assistant City Clerk Andrea Self filled in for Dixon to deliver City Manager updates. She gave a summary of the city’s accounts. The City of Clay’s account balances are: General fund = $3,126,957.85

Vehicle registration = 26,199.56

• Contractor’s bond = 155,911.16

• Capital fund = 1,073,686.17

• 4 and 5 cent Gas Fund = 277,588.23

7 Cent Gas Fund = 82,532.15

• Rebuild Alabama Gas Fund = $219,671.46

• Paving Supplement Fund = 236,840.98

• Reserve Fund = 2,929,486.65

BB&T Fund = 37,060.72

Sports Income = 101,547.11 Expenses for Ballpark = 117,956.69

The next meeting of the Clay City Council is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sept. 12, at City Hall.

ence, which seeks to inspire customers and elevate their in-store experience. Center Point Walmart customers can save time and money by shopping when, where and how they want. The Center Point store continues to offer the following innovations: Pickup – Walmart’s Pickup option has become a favorite among busy shoppers. It provides the convenience of online shopping and allows them to quickly collect their groceries without stepping out of their vehicles. The best part is that Walmart Grocery Pickup is completely free of charge. Furthermore, customers using SNAP in

of the revitalized central business district.

The retail sports boutique, Bandwagon, will build a new facility on the vacant lot behind the brick clock plaza at the corner of North Chalkville Road and Main Street. The property fronts North Chalkville Road.

“We are thrilled to be bringing Bandwagon to Trussville,” owner David Knight said of the new location. “We’ve been working on this opportunity for over a year, and we couldn’t be more excited to make this announcement!”

Bandwagon was founded in January of 2021 and currently has locations in Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and Madison, Miss. The retail boutique serves its customers with sports equipment, community branded apparel and athleisure wear. The Trussville location will expand Bandwagon’s footprint to serve even more communities.

Bandwagon will open in a temporary location at 7129 Gadsden Hwy while its per-

most states have the option to avail themselves of the pickup service as well.

• Delivery – Walmart’s convenient delivery service is also a hit with customers. Even more, Walmart has now made both pickup and delivery contact free. Express delivery – customers now have the option to have their deliveries made in under two hours.

Walmart+

This membership program is designed to save customers time and money with free, unlimited deliveries, member prices for gas, use of the Scan and Go app, al-

manent location is under construction.

“I’ve been anticipating this announcement for some time now,” Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat said. “We are thrilled to have Bandwagon join a great group of retailers here in Trussville. Bandwagon’s commitment to community, schools, and athletics will continue to enhance our growth here in Trussville.”

Bandwagon’s opening in Trussville will be a phased approach as outlined below:

Bandwagon officials said they plan to be on-site Thursday, August 24, for one-day only at 7129 Gadsden Hwy, near the intersection of Deer Foot Parkway, from 10 .a.m until 6 p.m.

Beginning the week of September 4th, Bandwagon will open at the temporary location at 7129 Gadsden Hwy location.

Groundbreaking of Bandwagon’s permanent location will begin this fall and will officially open in 2024. For more information on Bandwagon, you can visit www.bandwagonsports.com and follow Bandwagon on Instagram at @bandwagonbhm.

lowing the scanning and payment of products while shopping for quicker checkout and exclusive access to select deals before the general public. Walmart+ costs $98/ year ($12.95/month) and includes a 15-day free trial period (Available for sign-up at walmart.com). Items available for free delivery include groceries, electronics, toys, and household goods. To take advantage of Walmart’s new shopping features, customers can download the Walmart app through Apple Store or Google Play. To take advantage of these Walmart shopping features, customers can download the Walmart app through Apple Store or Google Play.

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Mayor Webster and Andrea Self direct the August 22 meeting of the Clay City Council. (Credit: Terry Schrimscher)

F inance Recessionary Fears Continue to Endure

By Seth Edgil, Financial Advisor, Keystone Financial Group

The Market's Dual Nature

Let's begin with an intriguing phenomenon that has gripped the financial realm: market bifurcation. It's a topic that warrants our attention. Picture this – the S&P 500, a collection of 500 diverse companies, yet a mere 8 "mega-cap" stocks hold a collective value exceeding eleven trillion dollars. These tech giants have propelled the Nasdaq to heights not seen since 19831.

This meteoric rise, reminiscent of the dot-com bubble, raises a pertinent question: Are we on the brink of another market correction?

History teaches us that rapid ascents are often followed by precipitous falls. After the dot-com bubble burst, it took the Nasdaq an entire decade to recover1.

In my opinion investors, especially those who entrust their funds to passively managed ETFs, should exercise vigilance. These 8 mega-cap stocks wield substantial influence, and a market correction could be detrimental.

The Lingering Recession Cloud

Now, let's address the elephant in the room – the looming threat of recession. It's a topic that has been cir-

culating for some time. Every day that we manage to avoid a recession brings us closer to the elusive "soft landing" the Federal Reserve seeks. However, history reminds us that this is a challenging feat for the Fed.

Adding to the anxiety, Fitch, a renowned credit rating agency, recently downgraded US treasuries – only the second time in history2. This downgrade underscores concerns about the US's ability to meet its financial commitments, with fiscal irresponsibility and political discord cited as contributing

factors.

We must also scrutinize disposable income and wage growth. Although wages are finally outpacing inflation, the rate of wage growth has been dwindling for some time. Coupled with record-high credit card debt and impending student loan payments, this paints a precarious picture for American consumers. A recession may still lurk in the shadows, especially considering the burdens many Americans bear3.

The Rising Tide of Interest Rates

Lastly, we turn our atten-

tion to interest rates, an ever-persistent concern. While predicting interest rates with certainty is futile, available data suggests they are unlikely to decrease in the near future. The Federal Reserve's unwavering commitment to combating inflation means more rate hikes and further tightening of the money supply are expected. I, for one, am concerned about the potential impact on consumers' budgets and corporate revenues. As interest rates rise, debt repayment takes precedence, potentially affecting corporate profit-

ability.

In conclusion, these are complex times in the financial world. The markets continue to thrive, but warning signs are visible. It's essential for both investors and consumers to stay vigilant. At Keystone Financial Group, we stand ready to provide the guidance and support needed to navigate these uncertain waters.

Footnotes

1. According to Yahoo Finance, 8 "mega-cap" stocks are worth over eleven trillion dollars combined, while the other 492 companies in the S&P 500 are worth 27.6 trillion dollars (Yardeni Research). The Nasdaq had its best first half of the year since 1983 (CNBC).

2. Fitch, a renowned credit rating agency, downgraded US treasuries on August 1st, marking only the second time in history (Fitch Ratings).

3. The Department of Labor reports that wages have

been growing at a declining rate. Credit card debt in the US recently topped $1 trillion, with an average interest rate of 24.37% (Forbes, LendingTree).

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Phil Williams: Ronald Reagan, where are

By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary

It was Friday night in the fall of 1981 at Milton Frank Stadium in Huntsville, Ala.

Grissom High School was playing, and I was standing near Coach Stiles on the sidelines. The game was not going our way when Coach suddenly waved his arms in the air and yelled, “Herschel Walker, where are you?!”

It was one of those funny/ not funny moments. Herschel was a sight to behold in college football back then and won the Heisman trophy the next year. Coach was invoking the name of the greatest running back of the day as a means of wishing he had a deeper bench to work with that evening under the lights.

Today, when I look at the state of politics, I want to yell, “Ronald Reagan, where are you?!”

We’ve just had the first GOP primary debate. I see statesmanlike demeanor in some of the candidates. There are some Reaganesque glimmers of hope. But there is no consistency yet.

I say yet because I sense a

turning. There is growing dissatisfaction with status quo politics and establishment solutions. Regardless of who prevails in the end, we need a new face to rise.

What was it about Reagan that still sparks a sense of hope? Aspects of his presidency and phrases he coined are still referenced today. Referring to the United States as a “shining city on a hill” he espoused a “rendezvous with destiny” that resonated with Americans. It was the “Reagan era,” a time of “peace through strength.” Reagan marked the end of the Cold War, advancing a “trust but verify” foreign policy. His term was vividly defined by leadership moments, such as when he defied his advisors and famously went to the Brandenburg gate in West Berlin to boldly say, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” Reagan helmed a return to an age of prosperity, national pride, military strength, and international respect.

When Reagan passed away in 2004, mourners stood in line for most of the day on the National Mall to

pass in front of his casket as he lay in state in the rotunda of the Capitol, his coffin flanked by an honor guard from each of the military branches. His connection to the public evoked passion and a sense of connection.

The Reagan era was defining.

My father, himself a career Army Officer, talked about the Carter years in what he referred to as the time of the hollow Army. Dad was also able to serve through Reagan’s first term and the difference was night and day.

Reagan was more than just a great president. Something about him gave our country back its pride. He defeated communism without firing a shot. He revived the economy. He restored the sense that America was unapologetically free and that government was not always the answer. He was legitimately comfortable in front of a microphone, able to crack a joke or crack a whip – or both – without blinking or looking lost.

Reagan had a dynamic Hollywood career, entering politics at a relatively late age. He was nearly 56 when first elected to public office and nearly 70 when he became president.

But what Reagan lacked in political experience he

made up in leadership. With oratory skills honed decades before entering public life, he had the ability to deliver mere words in a way that grabbed hearts and minds. He came out early and strong in opposition to Communists in Hollywood labor battles, and his work as spokesman for General Electric in the 1950s made him a television star.

But the real kicker came when Reagan gave a 1964 televised speech on behalf of Barry Goldwater’s presidential campaign. Known as the “Rendezvous With Destiny” speech, it is said to have jumpstarted his political

career and should be mandatory viewing in civics classes today.

Californians at that time were experiencing big government, high taxes, urban riots, campus unrest, and antiwar protests, all of which sound eerily familiar. Reagan was elected to two successful terms as governor of the Golden State. In 1980, after suffering through the Carter years, Reagan won the nomination to be the Republican candidate for U.S. president. Four years later, I was old enough to cast my first vote for his reelection.

I say all this to point out

that the years leading up to Reagan’s election were tumultuous. The U.S. economy was in the pits, public spirit was in despair, and our national image was tarnished. Foreign governments struggled to respect the U.S. as a force on the international stage.

But keep this in mind, my friends: It took a Carter to bring us a Reagan. Think about it, and let that sink in. It took a Carter to bring us a Reagan.

This past week I watched in amazement as the current U.S. president took his second vacation in a month. While whole communities in Hawaii burned, he vacationed on the beach, and when asked to visit the devastation, he took a short break from his nine-day vacation at Lake Tahoe. We are watching one of the most tone-deaf presidencies in U.S. history, and 2024 can’t get here soon enough.

I am not at all enamored with our current president. I respect and salute the office but I want a new office holder. I am already searching the horizon for 2024, and I believe we may find that it took a Biden to bring us the next Reagan.

Ronald Reagan, where are you?! Stay tuned folks. There’s one coming!

To contact Phil or request him for a speaking engagement, go to www.rightsideradio.org. The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of 1819 News. To comment, please send an email with your name and contact information to Commentary@1819News.com.

Phil Williams is Policy Director for the Alabama Policy Institute.

My Life As A Hobby: Say It Ain’t So Tony!

By Joe Hobby

Oh my Lord. I didn’t want to believe a link a friend just sent me. There is a new flavor of Skittles candy – mustard!

I repeat – mustard flavored Skittles. I’m gagging as I type this. Folks, the end times have to be near. Though not as bad, Kellogg’s has introduced additional flavors of Frosted Flakes cereal – Strawberry Milkshake and Cinnamon French Toast.

My response to this decision is one word, “Ugh!” In my opinion, this is heresy. To take a classic cereal that I grew up with like Frosted Flakes, and give it “new” flavors is just wrong to me. And what’s worse, it brings the total number of Frosted Flavors to six.

Six! Why isn’t one flavor enough? Oh, I know why they did it – I majored business and spent years in sales. Some guy at the Kelloggs home office in Battle Creek, Michigan did a focus group of a few people and their responses indicated a bump in sales if Tony had some newer, hipper tastes. Well, my focus group of one says, “Horse hockey!” Marketing people call the new flavors “line extensions, ” and the reason they exist is to take up more shelf space, and fill up the product pipeline. Most of the time there is no appreciable increase in consumer takeaway.

They are ruining a good thing by giving us too many choices. What’s more, they’re not even good choices. I’ve never really understood why people want to make something new out of something old just to be doing it. It doesn’t make sense – especially when

the old one was just fine.

The one exception to this rule is medicine. The makers of Kaopectate have a vanilla flavored version of their product. I’ll give them a pass, because original Kaopectate tastes bad, and they know it. But come to think of it, do you really care what a medicine tastes like if it stops your diarrhea?

As frustrated as I am with Frosted Flakes, they don’t hold a spoon to Cap’n Crunch. Since it was invented in the early 1960s, there have been 25 kinds of Cap’n Crunch that have found their way to the grocery shelf. Most of them were total failures.

Cotton Candy Cap’n Crunch? Cinnamon Roll Crunch? Most of these my dog wouldn’t eat.

And is there even such a thing as a Crunch Berry? How about just a bowl of good ol’ Cap’n Crunch?

The greatest example of this kind of idiocy occurred in 1985 when the morons at Coca Cola decided to eliminate their 100+ year old flavor – the one that made it a worldwide brand, and come out with New Coke. I’m sure that a marketing genius had some good results

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from his focus group studies on this one. But apparently his studies didn’t indicate how angry folks would become when you start messing with a cherished American icon. Letters and phone calls from upset people flooded into Coca Cola. People protested, and bought original Coke like an alcoholic before Prohibition.

Finally, they saw the error of their ways – well, almost. Let us not forget that since they pulled New Coke off the shelves, we have seen Cherry Coke, Lime Coke, and Vanilla Coke. And none of them have been a success.

I’ve noticed that a lot of fast food places have begun to put in soda machines that can dispense dozens of flavors. Dozens! Is it any wonder that so many of us have attention deficit disorder? And if you don’t have ADD, you will after a few times of deciding whether to drink a lime flavored, caffeine-free Coke Zero, or a vanilla flavored Fanta orange light. I think the old machines were doing their job just fine, and they didn’t take a degree in engineering to operate.

When I was a kid, Tony the Tiger was the man. Theyrrrrrr Grreattt! And they were. When I was a small child there’s nothing I would rather wake up to than a bowl of Frosted Flakes and milk. What have they done to you Tony?

The great country singer Waylon Jennings said it best when he sang, “Maybe it’s time we got back to the basics…..”

You were right Waylon. You were right. And I don’t think he’d be eating mustard flavored Skittles.

By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior,

What retirement planning tips can you recommend to single women? I’m a divorced 58-year-old women with a teenaged son and have very little saved for retirement.

Financially Vulnerable

Dear Vulnerable, It’s an unfortunate reality, but many single women – whether they’re divorced, widowed or never married –face much greater financial challenges in retirement than men. The reasons behind this are because women tend to earn less money – about 82 cents for every dollar that men make, on average, and they have shorter working careers than men due to raising children and/or caring for aging parents. And less money earned usually translates into less money saved and a lower Social Security benefit when you retire.

In addition, women live an average of five years longer than men, which requires their retirement income to stretch farther for living expenses and healthcare costs. And, according to some studies, women tend to have less confidence about financial issues than men, which means they don’t always manage their money as well as they should.

Because of these issues, it’s very important that women educate themselves on financial matters and learn how to save more effectively. Here are some tips and resources that may help.

Start Saving Aggressively

If your employer offers a retirement plan, such as a 401K, you should contribute enough to at least capitalize on a company match, if available. And if you can swing it, contribute even more. In 2023, you can save as much as $22,500 in a 401(k), or $30,000 to those 50 and older, due to the catch-up rule.

If you don’t have a workplace plan, consider opening a Traditional or Roth IRA. Both are powerful tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts that let you contribute up to $6,500 annually, or $7,500 when you’re over 50. And if you’re self-employed, consider a SEP-IRA, SIMPLE-IRA and/or a solo 401(k), all of which can help reduce your taxable income while putting money away for retirement.

Also, if you have a high-deductible health insurance policy (at least $1,500 for self-only coverage or $3,000 for family coverage), you should consider opening a health savings account (HSA). This is a triple tax advantage tool that can be used to sock away funds pre-tax, which will lower your taxable income; the money in the account grows tax-free; and if you use the money for eligible medical expenses, the withdrawals are tax-free too.

Pay Off Debts

If you have debt, you need to get it under control. If you need help with this, consider a nonprofit credit-counseling agency that provides free or low-cost advice and solu-

tions, and can help you set up a debt management plan.

To locate a credible agency in your area, use the National Foundation for Credit Counseling website at NFCC.org (800-388-2227), or the or the Financial Counseling Association of America FCAA.org (800-450-1794). Find Help

To help you educate yourself on financial matters like retirement planning, saving and investing, health care, annuities and more, a top resource is the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement at WiserWomen.org.

And to help you get up to speed on Social Security, visit SSA.gov/people/women. This web page, dedicated to women, provides helpful publications like “What Every Woman Should Know,” along with links to benefit calculators and your personal Social Security account to help you figure out your future earnings at different retirement ages.

You should also consider getting a financial assessment with a fee-only financial advisor. Costs for these services will vary from around $150 to $300 per hour, but this can be very beneficial to help you set-up a retirement plan you can follow. See NAPFA.org or GarrettPlanningNetwork. com to locate an advisor in your area.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Joe Hobby, Tribune Columnist

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‘Connecting with Conservation’ highlights funding for state wildlife agencies

By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

How conservation and outdoors recreation are funded throughout the nation is somewhat of a mystery for most people.

In an effort to inform the public about where state wildlife and fisheries agencies get the money to conserve habitat and provide quality outdoors recreation, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division is teaming with the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation and the firearms and ammunition industry to promote Connecting with Conservation, a video series that explains the process. The program highlights the shift in user groups as well.

“From the time when the Pittman-Robertson Act was passed in the late 1930s, hunters have paid the lion’s share of wildlife conservation in America,” said Chuck Sykes, WFF Director. “Hunters buying licenses and also buying guns and ammunition, those are basically the funding sources for state agencies. It’s Pittman-Robertson excise tax dollars that the manufacturers pay, and the license dollars that hunters pay.

“That’s how states have bought property for public hunting. That’s how states provide services and do research. That’s the cornerstone of conservation in the United States.”

Sykes said in the past decade, especially the past five or six years, agencies have seen a huge shift in who is actually funding conservation. Hunters are being passed by recreational and target shooters, who are now paying the lion’s share of excise taxes.

“For state agencies to remain relevant and to support people who are actually paying for that conservation now, states have had to change their business models a little bit,” he said. “Instead of everything going for wildlife management like it has been for the past 80 years, now we’re focusing a lot on providing recreational shooting opportunities.”

Alabama has provided shooting opportunities at 12 public shooting ranges throughout the state. A 13th range is now being designed in Shelby County with an emphasis on recreational and target shooting. Visit www.outdooralabama.com/activities/ shooting-ranges for information on the ranges.

“Of the 12 shooting ranges, most were built with hunters in mind, and they are on a WMA (wildlife management area),” Sykes said. “They’re 5 miles down a dirt road and hard to get to. People who are non-hunters are not comfortable going there to shoot.

“Now, we are putting our focus on finding properties that have easy access for people who aren’t hunters but still pay into the system to have a safe environment where they can go shoot. So, our purchase in Shelby County is the first of, hopefully, many to come.”

Federal excise taxes are also collected on archery equipment much in the same manner that they are collected on firearms and ammunition. In the spirit of giving back to those who fund conservation, Alabama’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division leads the nation in archery parks with 20 currently spread across the state. Go to www.outdooralabama. com/activities/archery-parks for an interactive map and list of activities available at each park.

Sykes said this shift will not change the WFF’s commitment to the people who have funded conservation for generations.

“We’re not turning our back on our traditional users,” he said. “We still have hunters and anglers at the forefront of what we do. But we can’t deny the fact that we need to partner with recreational shooters and provide a place for them to practice and get more proficient with a firearm. I think there were eight million new gun owners a couple of years ago. There are a lot of people buying guns and ammo now that didn’t grow up the way we did. It’s our job as a state agency to provide places where they feel comfortable.

“That’s where this Connecting with Conservation comes in. Most of us are biologists and not communicators. We have not told our story very well. It takes manufacturers making guns and ammo. It’s takes hunters buying licenses, guns and ammo. And it takes state agencies on the ground for all

of this to work. It can’t work without all three. Some of the manufacturers don’t know where the excise tax goes.

Some hunters, especially the late-onset hunters, and recreational shooters don’t have any idea that what they’re doing is actually paying for conservation. This concept is to get all these different groups on the same page so we can have a collective voice to tell our story.

Sykes said the initiative is a program that will eventually include other states and other industry partners to try to educate the public on conservation efforts throughout the nation. Go to www. youtube.com/watch?v=WyXAIa6oHgQ to watch a video on the program.

“We were fortunately one of the first states to do it,” Sykes said. “We have a good partner with Creedmoor Sports in Alabama, so it just made sense.”

Jim Curcuruto, Executive Director of the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation, said the Connecting with Conservation program is what he calls a “thank you” party.

“It’s states thanking their people for buying hunting and fishing licenses, the manufacturers thanking the people for buying their products, and the manufacturers thanking the state agencies for doing all the cool work they’re doing with the funding,” Curcuruto said. “We want the end users to find out that ‘Oh, I didn’t know we were primary funders of conservation.’

“Outdoor Stewards of Conservation is a nonprofit with a mission to do re-

search-based marketing to help recruit the next generation of what we call HATS (hunters, anglers, trappers and shooters) and promote the fact that HATS are primary funders of land, fish and wildlife conservation in America.”

Curcuruto said each year about $1.5 billion is raised through excise taxes, and these funds are combined with license revenue to make up the bulk of state fish and wildlife agency budgets. The excise tax funds are distributed to the states according to a formula that includes the number of licenses sold and the state’s land mass.

“When you add in people who buy duck stamps or donate to Ducks Unlimited or the National Wild Turkey Federation, it comes to about $10 million a day,” he said. “Without that money from hunting and fishing licenses and excise taxes, state agencies would be in trouble. Without the DCNRs on the ground, getting their hands dirty, buying new land, managing those lands and the wildlife, conservation in America would fall apart. The important part is creating those messages so people understand this.”

Curcuruto said five additional videos will be produced to convey the messaging, and anyone interested can go to www.outdoorstewards.org for more information about the “Fill a Bag While Filling Your Tag” program to reduce litter.

“I think we’ve overcomplicated the message and it’s confused people,” he said.

“Now, we’re just saying thanks for being a primary funder of conservation.”

John Teachey, Vice President of Operations and Marketing with Creedmoor Sports in Anniston, said the company has been rooted in shooting sports for the past 40 years, catering to the participants in the Civilian Marksmanship Program, which has its distribution center in Anniston.

“One of the things that Connecting with Conservation does is make it clear to individuals that state conservation funding, for the most part, comes from the Pittman-Robertson Act,” Teachey said. “The program tries to make it widely known that those of us who manufacture firearms, manufacture ammunition are not only supplying individuals with those goods they need, but we’re also paying for state conservation through excise taxes.

“The program is to increase awareness and show what our industry does. We’re not just here to make product and make money. We’re also giving a lot back through these federal programs for state agencies. We see value in it because it truly shows what our industry does. Right, wrong or indifferent, our industry has been a target of many people for the last decade plus. There are some people who would love to see this industry go away forever. This has been my profession for my entire career, and I want people to understand what our industry does and show the positive things that we do as well.”

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Martha Northcutt

april 15, 1943 — august 21, 2023

Martha Gay Northcutt of Gardendale, AL went to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August, 21st at the age of 80. Martha worked various jobs in her youth but was mainly a homemaker, wife, mother, and Nanny. Preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Nell Richards (Brewster), her father, Willie Gay Richards, her husband Jackie Euguene Northcutt, and her brother Sonny Richards. Mrs. Northcutt is survived by her children Mike Northcutt (Pam), Merry Ann Elsberry (Scott), Mickey Ervin Northcutt; siblings Bill Richards, Gladys Bollen, and Alice Browning: grandchildren Kim Delawder (Johnny), Amanda Fike (Roger), Kristy Densmore (Mel), Tyler Elsberry (Morgan), and Ryan Elsberry; great-grandchildren Bella and Braiden Fike and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. Martha was a kind and meek woman that loved her dog Maddie, shopping, sitting outside, and enjoying time with her family. She will be greatly missed. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday August 24, 2023 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. In Leau of flowers the family suggest donations be made to your favorite charity.

Allan Greenberg

august 22, 1946 — august 18, 2023

Allan Greenberg, 76, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023. Al was born August 22, 1946, at Beth El Hospital in Brooklyn, New York the son of Bessie (Ruben) and Charles Greenberg.

He grew up in the northeast and graduated from James Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Connecticut. While in high school he participated in track and the photography club. He was the school photographer for all the sports and developed his own film for the school.

Al spent approximately 9 months in Israel with Young Judea. He lived on a kibbutz and worked in the banana fields along with the Israeli army. He toured Israel with a group but struck out with a friend and traveled areas that were not on the tour list.

He served in the U.S. Army and spent 1 year in Viet Nam. Upon returning home he married and to this union had a son, Larry. He also attended Connecticut State College.

He then worked at Magnavox Government and Industrial Electronics Company in Fort Wayne, Indiana then later in the scrap metal industry where he traveled the U.S.

Later during his “retirement years” his joy was “antiquing” along with researching his finds. Al met Janet (Raine) and married February 20, 1988.

He is predeceased by his parents, Bessie (Ruben) and Charles Greenberg and sister, Matilda Arotsky. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Jan), son Larry (Jennifer) of Pinson, AL, stepchildren (who were as his own), Trent Schindler, Annapolis, MD, Holly Franklin (Chuck), Jemison, AL and grandchildren, Jamison Franklin, Jemison, AL, and Darby Franklin, Charlotte, NC.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, 1591 Gadsden Highway in Trussville, AL with interment following in Jefferson Memorial’s adjoining gardens. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church or the American Legion SSG Michael W. Hosey Post 205, Clay-Trussville.

Eulene Crumbley

june 17, 1932 — august 18, 2023

Born in Elba, Eulene Nichols grew up in Birmingham and met and married Paul Crumbley. Together they proudly raised four children: David, Rhonda, Allen, and Paula. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the love of her life, and she considered them her greatest blessings. Fortunately, she was surrounded by family members as she passed at St. Vincents’s Birmingham.

Eulene loved the Lord. Some of her best church memories include the Bible Study group she and Paul were a part of for many years at East Lake Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Crumbley, son, David Crumbley, and brother Bill Nichols. We know she must be elated at the reunion they are all having now along with other loved ones in Heaven!

Survivors include sister, Charles Ann Kitchens, daughters, Rhonda Crawford, and Paula (Scott) Thomas, son, Allen (Alison) Crumbley, 9 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren with one more on the way.

Although our hearts are broken and will miss her terribly, we are happy she has reached her eternal home and there will be no more suffering……only peace!

Celebration of Life will take place at 10:45 at Trussville First Methodist Church with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make donations to Alabama Alzheimer’s Foundation or Trussville First Methodist Church.

June Spruiell

june 5, 1937 — august 23, 2023

June Spruiell, 86, of Springville, AL, went home to meet her Heavenly Father on August 23, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to everyone that was blessed to know her. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Trussville for over 50 years. She worked for the Department of Defense at Hayes International for over 30 years as an executive assistant to the commanding officer. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Myrtle Robinson and her loving husband, Jerry. They were married for 63 wonderful years. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Joe), and her son, Randy (Lisa). She was also survived by her grandchildren: Clay (Meghan), Anna, Dustin (Ashlyn), Lindsey (Josh) and great-grandchildren: Kasen, Chase, Mallory, Ryder, Marleigh, Emily-Grace, and Nate. A service celebrating her life will be held at 12 pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, AL on Saturday, August 26, 2023. A visitation will be held from 11-12. Reverend Clyde Beverly will officiate the service.

Illa Thomas

january 25, 1933 — august 19, 2023

Illa Cato Thomas, 90, passed away on August 19, 2023. She was a graduate of West End High School and attended business college. She was employed over the years as a secretary/accountant for several companies.

Illa was preceded in death by her loving husband B.C. Thomas; parents, James W. Cato and Virgie Mae Cato. Survived by her son Dennis Bozeman (Joy), granddaughters JoLynn Clouse (Scott) and Alline Townsend (Wes) and grandchildren Madyson, Mallory, Jake, Haley Kate and Dallas. Also preceded in death by brothers Gene Cato, Jimmy Cato and sister Willie Mae Blackman. Funeral services for Mrs Thomas will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, AL on Friday, August 25th at 10:00 a.m.

North Edward “Ed” Shockey

april 11, 1947 — august 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of North Edward (Ed) Shockey. Ed entered this life on April 11, 1947, in Martinsburg, WV, son of Giv and Margaret Shockey, and passed on August 18, 2023. Ed leaves behind his daughter Tracy Shockey and beloved grandson Jonathan Kramer. At home are also Ed and Marilyn’s fur babies, Aubbie and Bama. Ed was greeted in heaven by the love of his life Marilyn Shockey, and his daughter Lara Shockey. Ed is survived by his sister Margie Bartles (Ron) and her family, and many Alabama cousins who were more like brothers and sisters. Ed’s WV Shockey Reunion family survives him and were privileged to see him on July 4th this year, just a month before his passing. Ed was the last-named Shockey son of the 7 Shockey brothers, whose heritage included the family farm in Shockeyville, Va. Thru his last days, Ed had some special caregivers including Grandview Hospital doctors and staff, and niece Ronii Bartles.

Ed graduated from Martinsburg High School in 1965, where he was the center of the Bulldog football team- #52. Ed was known for playing quite well against some defensive players who went on to enter the NFL. At Ed’s 40th birthday party, he wore his football letter jacket, but not quite the way he did in high school. Ed graduated from Shepherd College in 1969 and began work at Pratt Whitney Aircraft in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 1978 Ed and wife Marilyn moved their family to Trussville, Alabama where they ultimately made their home, and both joined Amerex Corporation. Ed led Amerex team in the IT and computer department, with wife Marilyn at his side. Ed was a member of the Lions Club and a past member of the Trussville Chamber of Commerce. Ed was President of the girls’ softball league and called many games thru the 1990s. Ed helped found the John LeMaster Foundation where he often was the “chef” at the annual hunt for the handicapped.

Ed and Marilyn traveled the world with Amerex, and retired to Lake Logan Martin but decided later that Trussville was “home.” Ed and Marilyn sponsored OR13 of Payne Primary/Elementary School. After Marilyn’s passing, Ed spent a bit more time with WV family, but again, Trussville was home.

Ed’s family held a 75th birthday party last year for him, and it may have been one of the few surprises in his life. Ed’s favorite pastime in later years was trying to beat the odds at cards and games. Ed was always a winner. Ed was the “go-to” Uncle and “Pop” and will be sorely missed by all.

The family will hold a remembrance ceremony on September 1, 2023, at 2:00, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Family will receive guests for a visitation at 1:00. You may donate to the charity of your choice. Ed’s charity choices include JLeMaster Foundation and the Eastern Panhandle of WV Hospice.

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Springville runs past Etowah to open the 2023 season

By Johnny Sanders Sports Editor

SPRINGVILLE – Look-

ing to put the woes of a 1-9 2022, the Springville Tigers welcomed Matt Glover’s Etowah Blue Devils to Tiger Stadium on Thursday night and proceeded to play oldschool, smash-mouth football and get a huge win to start off 2023 the right way.

Springville used a traditional wishbone attack to wear down Etowah and, while it was not too effective early on, it worked in the end. Blue Devil players began dropping like flies late in the game due to cramping and the Tiger players, though it was hot and they had a few cramps of their own, were able to gain momentum late in the second half to get a big lead and end the night with a 28-21 win.

Springville won the coin toss and elected to receive the ball first to showcase their offense. On the first play, Mahlon Alverson took it 14 yards for a big gain. However, the drive would stall out after 3 more Alverson runs would only gain the Tigers 3 total yards and force them to punt. Long snapper Kayden Hanrahan would snap the ball over the punter’s head, setting the Blue Devils up at the seven yard line. Two plays

later, Etowah would punch it in from the one and go up 7-0. The Tigers would find no success on the next four drives, going three-and-out each time. But, the defense continued to work hard to not let Etowah score again, even stopping them at the 11 yard line on one drive.

Late in the second quarter, the Tigers would gain some momentum. They put together a 91-yard drive that ended with quarterback Jake Conner running it in from the seven. Conner got hot, but not throwing the ball, on this drive and that was all the

momentum he would need to have a fantastic night, totaling 48 yards in that drive alone. Springville would go into the locker room tied with Etowah at seven apiece.

The third quarter was somewhat similar to the first in that, Etowah struck first blood. Blue Devil quarterback Jameson Scissum would find paydirt from 19 yards out at the 8:25 mark of the third to put his team up 14-7 and take back the momentum that was taken from his team before the half. On the kickoff, Noel Cox would electrify the crowd and the sidelines

with an 87-yard return, but it would be brought back due to a holding penalty. Springville would stall out once again, but the defense held Etowah to a punt that was blocked and recovered by junior defensive end Cooper Tibbs and recovered by Brady Seamon to set the Tigers up at the 14. 3 plays later, Conner scored for the second time of the night, this time from six yards out. He also ran for a two-point conversion to put the Tigers up 15-4 with just one minute to go in the third.

Etowah would not be able to answer the Tigers’ score and, instead, would stall out on a fourth and seven from the 32. Springville would drive the ball down and Conner would get his only pass completion of the night, finding Noel Cox for an eight-yard touchdown. The extra point snap would be dropped, but Springville would still have a 21-14 lead over the visitors.

Etowah fumbled the kickoff and Springville recovered it at the 33, but could not capitalize on the mistake. Etowah abandoned the running game and went to the air, but Scissum barely had any time, so many of his throws were inaccurate, leading to a turnover on downs. Springville

Cougars Dominate Briarwood

Britney Bailey for the Tribune

SHELBY COUNTY- The Clay-Chalkville Cougars began what has been deemed the “Redemption” season in true Cougar fashion.

The Cougars handed Briarwood Christian a 31-0 shutout Friday night on the road in Lions Pride Stadium. Clay defeated Briarwood 48-0 to open last season.

Giving this season the title of “redemption” is fitting for the Cougars after their early exit to Parker in last year’s playoffs.

Alabama five-star commit Jaylen Mbakwe led the Cougars to the dominating win in his first start at quarterback.

Mbakwe found wide receiver Jabari Staples late in

the first quarter for a 17-yard touchdown to put the Cougars on the board first. The PAT by Antone Ellison gave the Cougars a 7-0 lead.

The Cougar defense, led by Auburn commit DJ Barber and senior Carlos Ivy, did not shy away from handling business. The defensive duo helped the Cougar defense to hold the Lions to 35 yards of total offense and complete only four passes.

Mbakwe had no problem finding the end zone again at the top of the second quarter on a 26-yard rip up the left side to tack on six more for the Cougars. With another successful PAT, Ellison put the Cougars up 14-0.

Taurus Chambers added

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The Springville offense ran for 233 yards against Etowah on Thursday, August 24, 2023 in a 28-21 win to open the season.

Photo by: Michael Evans

Cougars look to score against Lions Photo Credit: Britney Barber.

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Moody gets tough win over Rush Propst and Pell City

By Johnny Sanders Sports Editor MOODY –

The Moody

Blue Devils welcomed the Pell City Panthers to The Bill on Friday night in the first game of the season for both teams and Rush Propst’s first game as Pell City’s head coach. Though the Panther came in more prepared than most thought they would be and gave Moody all they wanted for most of the game, Moody picked up the valuable 28-24 win to begin 2023 1-0.

“All week, I felt like the hype could be too much,” said second-year Moody Head Coach Jake Ganus. It is really hard for your kids to handle that kind of hype for one game when we aren’t used to it. Secondly, it’s a non-region game and it’s the home opener. I just really wasn’t feeling comfortable with it this week for our guys. We let our emotions overtake our emotions.”

The Panthers may have caught Moody off guard right out of the gate by lining up in a wing-t offensive set with 3 running backs in the backfield with a quarterback in the shotgun. Pell City, who received the ball first, would run this set for the first drive and march all the way down the field, taking over half of the time off of the clock in the first quarter. The drive stalled at the 15, where Pell City would settle for a field goal to go up 3-0.

On offense, Moody could not find ground on their first drive, netting -2 yards and having to punt it back to the Panthers. Pell City drove the ball down the field once again, this time getting a fouryard touchdown run from

quarterback Caleb Groce to put Pell City up 10-0. With their backs against the wall, the Moody offense looked to find anything positive on their second drive of the game. On a third and 20, Charlie Johnston, Moody’s new starting quarterback, would show that he can roll out of the pocket and throw as he hit a streaking Braden Wright for a 62-yard touchdown to electrify the crowd and close the gap to 10-7 Panthers. Before the half, the teams would trade punts and head into the locker room with a score of 10-7, Pell City over Moody.

The Blue Devils would be without their star running back, Blaine Burke, for the second half due to an ejection during a sideline altercation in the last minute of the first half. Trying to find some offensive continuity would be a challenge for Moody, but one they welcomed.

Moody started the second half getting the ball first and Abram Jackson would get the call at running back. He had

Pinson Handles Florence

John Goolsby Prep Sports Editor

some solid runs and the Blue Devils began putting together a decent drive. Jackson would fumble the ball at the 40, however, and Pell City would recover at the 38. Pell City would then drive to the 10 yard line where Groce would have a fumble of his own. Chace Jackson would scoop the ball up and take it 90 yards the other way to send the Moody crowd into a frenzy and put his team up for the first time in the game, 14-10. On the ensuing kickoff, Pell City’s Joe Berry would catch the ball at the 8 yard line and dart 92 yards to put Pell City back on top, 17-14.

Johnston and company would proceed to take the next drive 50 yards to answer the Panthers, capped off by a pass to Aidan Robinson from 18 yards out to make it 21-17 Blue Devils with just under four minutes to play in the third.

The fourth quarter would not be as exciting as the third, but it was not without its high spots. Moody would score again at the 7:54 mark after holding Pell City to a punt. Abram Jackson would get the touchdown this time from nine yards out to make it 2817 Blue Devils.

Pell City would completely abandon the run game in an effort to come back and it almost worked. Backup quarterback Nikita Getmanshchuk would find starting quarterback Groce for a 17-yard touchdown with 4:49 to play. Moody would then go threeand-out and give it right back to the Panthers. On a fourth down and four, with the game on the line, Moody’s Ba’Roc Willis, a true freshman who

PINSON-The Pinson Valley Indians survived a slugfest with the 7A Florence Falcons and emerged with an 18-3 victory. The game was a hard-hitting contest, with both teams battling after the whistle.

The Falcons sought to avenge last year’s loss to the Indians in Florence.

Gentrell Eatman’s squad scored first with a 26-yard field goal with 9:51 in the first quarter.

The Falcons were able to knott the game up at three apiece after Chandler Dixon kicked a 37-yard field goal

with 11:55 remaining in the half.

The Indians punched it into the end zone with 8:39 remaining in the third quarter after Dylan Reese scored on a six-yard run. The snap was bobbled on the PAT, and Keywone Posey hit Rico Freeman for a two-point conversion. Pinson led 11-3.

A Dreshawn Thomas

7-yard run for a TD put the game away at 18-3 with 1:30 remaining.

Reese was 15 of 32 for 190 yards and one rushing score.

Posey led the Indians with six receptions for 64 yards, Freeman hauled in five catches for 44 yards, and Roland Riley added one reception for 41 yards.

Josh Woods was Pinson’s leading rusher, with nine carries for 46 yards.

Cam Benefield had 12 total tackles to lead the team, and Jeffery Fomby added six.

P. Edwards had three interceptions on the night.

The Indians travel to McAdory next Friday night.

Blue Devils Stun Greenwave

Will Heath for the Tribune

LEEDS — Mortimer Jordan racked up 423 yards of offense on Friday night at Homer Smiles Field, enough for a 31-28 victory over Leeds, in the season opener for both teams.

The Blue Devils (1-0) spent most of the second half on offense, rallying from a 28-14 deficit to win the game. They took the lead for good on a 12-yard catch-and-run by Parker Reno, who broke at least two tackles on his way to the end zone with 4:02 left in the game. Mortimer Jordan would hold on for the victory.

“We got a bunch of fighters,” said Mortimer Jordan head coach Dustan Goode. “I don’t know how good we are, but they fought hard.”

The loss is the first in the regular season for Leeds (01) since 2021. It also came

despite a command performance from junior quarterback Conner Nelson, who accounted for 218 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns.

Leeds head coach Jerry Hood quickly credited the Mortimer Jordan defense, which kept Leeds off the board in the second half.

“They just played better defensively,” Hood said. “We couldn’t really get anything going.”

Nelson’s counterpart, Mortimer Jordan quarterback Garrett Ames, was equally good. He finished with 231 yards through the air, constantly dodging the pass rush from Leeds’ Kavion Henderson and Chris Burge.

“He (Ames) gave us fits,” Hood said. “We haven’t had that much trouble with a quarterback in a long time.”

Blue Devil tailback Terence Gaines finished with 155 yards and a pair of touch-

downs.

It was Gaines that helped the visitors stay in the game early. The Blue Devils failed to field the opening kickoff, allowing Leeds to recover the football at the 38-yard line. Nelson was in the end zone within two plays, and Leeds led 7-0.

Mortimer Jordan responded with its own two-play drive, culminating in a 40yard run by Gaines. He added

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New Moody quarterback Charlie Johnston prepares to take a snap against Pell City August 25, 2023. Photo by: Michael Evans

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Center Point beats Tylertown (MS) 28-18

By Johnny Sanders Sports Editor

TYLERTOWN – In the preseason, Center Point head coach George Bates said that the Eagles were “still going to win, but it will look a little different.” Friday night, the Eagles made the long trip to Mississippi to take on the Tylertown Chiefs and used the run game to get a ten-point win on the road in their season opener.

Tylertown struck first, putting up 6 points in the first quarter on the Eagles while Center Point did not score. The Eagles’ offense was able to find some ground in the second, scoring their first touchdown of the game. However, Tylertown would put up 6 more to go into the locker room for halftime with a 12-8 lead over the Eagles. Center Point would regroup in the locker room and continue the momentum from the second quarter. The Eagles would double up the

and a touchdown. Julius Finnerson would add 85 yards of his own on 14 carries. Kevin Moore and Antonio Garfield would add a touchdown each for the Eagles to lead the way.

Shades Valley drops opener to Stanhope Elmore, 42-13

By John Goolsby Prep Editor

Chiefs, putting up 12 points to Tylertown’s six and take a 20-18 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Eagles would blank Tylertown in the final frame and put up another 8 points to end the game with a ten-point win to start their 2023 season at 1-0.

Center Point would use the ground game to pick up the big win, running it for 287 yards as a team, to only 13 yards in the air. Deon Moore, the Eagles’ quarterback, would lead the charge with 90 yards on 11 carries

The Center Point defense allowed 144 yards through the air, but held the Chiefs to -29 yards of total offense in the contest. They also took the ball from the Chiefs twice with Deon Moore and Jaquoryae Busby each picking off the Tylertown quarterback, Keonnis Davis.

Regarding the game, Coach Bates said, “It was the first game with first game jitters and mistakes. I am proud of the team for making plays in the second half to get the win. This week we are looking forward to cleaning up some things by honing in on our responsibilities and assignments.”

The Eagles will be on the road again Friday night as they take on Aliceville, who lost their season opener 8-6 to Pickens County.

Huskies Fall To Top Ranked Central Phenix City

Zack Steele for the Tribune

TRUSSVILLE – Hewitt

Coach Josh Floyd knew coming into the season opener that the 2023 Huskies would have to play a great game to beat arguably the most talented in the state in Central of Phenix City.

Penalties on both sides of the ball and miscues in the red zone spelled doom for Hewitt in their season opener, as the game got away from them in the fourth quarter.

Central opened the scoring with a drive late in the first quarter after a missed Hewitt field goal. A score from Zack Simmons Brown capped off the 12-play, 80-yard drive.

After another Husky punt, Central looked to seize the momentum. Senior safety Riggs Dunn stepped in and intercepted a pass from Andrew Alford and returned it 58 yards to tie the game at seven early in the second quarter. Central answered quickly when Tristan Williams went 51 yards untouched to make

the score 14-7. Alford later found Andrew Tenney for a 52-yard touchdown pass as Central took control in the second quarter with a 21-7 lead.

Hewitt answered with a field goal that cut the lead to 21-10 as time expired in the half.

Central wasted little time as the third quarter opened. Dylan Gentry hauled in a perfect pass from Alford for another 20-yard score.

IRONDALE – The Mustangs of Stanhope Elmore avenged last year’s loss with a win over the Shades Valley Mounties 42-13 in Frank Nix Stadium.

Stanhope Elmore mounted a deep drive early in the game, but it ended with a touchback with 1:55 remaining in the first period after the Mustangs fumbled into the Mountie end zone.

The first quarter ended with no score.

The two teams continued to trade punts until the Mustangs got on the board with a three-yard TD by Jacob Bryant with 7:24 remaining in the half.

With less than four minutes on the clock, the Mustangs began a 73-yard drive.

Stanhope Elmore scored on a 41-yard pass from Bryant to Jamari Coleman to push the score to 14-0 with 41 seconds remaining in the half.

The Mounties’ Ethan Johnson returned the ensuing kickoff to midfield.

On the next play, quarterback Steve Brown raced to the Mustang 12-yard line with 10 seconds to go.

Brown then hit Jayden Gilmore for a 12-yard touchdown pass. The Mounties missed the PAT and went to the locker room trailing 14-6.

Neither offense could get on track in the third period, but the Mustangs put the game away with two critical Shades Valley mistakes.

With 2:26 in the third period, Brown was sacked and fumbled. Thomas Williams raced 30 yards with the recovery, and the Mustangs took a 21-6 lead.

Valley fumbled on the next play, and the Mustangs again scored—this time from 41 yards out by KC Cunningham. The defensive touchdown extended the Stanhope Elmore lead to 28-6.

The Mountie offense was forced to punt on their next series.

The Mustangs extended their lead to 35-6 on a 12-yard Demarion “Dee” Barnes run.

Shades Valley sophomore Jacaryous Burrow returned the Mustang kickoff 85 yards for a TD to close the score to 35-13.

Stanhope Elmore put the game away on a 52-yard run by Barnes with 4:27 remaining.

With the Valley offense unable to move the ball, the Mustangs offense ran out the clock and left Irondale with a 42-13 win.

Stanhope Elmore kicker Colby Beyer was a perfect six of six on PATs for the Mustangs.

“It feels good. I’m happy for our kids, man,” said firstyear head coach Hunter Adams. “We had a really physical fall camp. We’re really beat up.”

“We lost four more starters over the course of the game tonight, so that put us nine starters down,” he said.

“And when you’re playing a big, athletic team like this, against a coach that does a really good job with having his teams prepared everywhere he’s been, you know, that all that says a lot to overcome that adversity and to play that hard against a good football team.”

“I’m extremely proud of our guys. I thought our offensive line played extremely well.”

“We knew we could lean on our defensive line,” Adams said. “They played out of their minds tonight.”

Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson took responsibility for the loss. “We got beat in every facet of the game,” he said. “It is my fault, and I accept responsibility.”

“Shades Valley should have played better tonight,” he said. “Their coach should have had them ready to play, and I didn’t.”

“But I will next time,” he added.

Shades Valley hosts Fairfield next Friday.

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Center Point head coach George Bates.

Shades Valley’s defense looks to stop the Mustangs. Photo by: John Goolsby

Springville

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would see Alverson punch it in from 17 yards out to give Springville the 14-point lead at 28-14 with three minutes to go in the game.

The Blue Devils never gave up and fought until the very end. With just 31 seconds to play, Scissum found Jalien Walker for a four-yard touchdown to narrow it to a seven-point lead for Springville. After two failed onside kick attempts, Springville would find themselves in the victory formation and with a 1-0 record, matching last year’s win total. An emotional Jon Clements had this to say about matching the one-win total from last year. “I’m just glad they stuck with me. A lot of people told people to leave and that we were not going to win and that the program was going downhill. But, the 67 guys in that locker room stuck it out here. It had a lot to do with Jake Conner and Noel Cox and Kayden Hanrahan and these seniors. I can’t thank them enough. The defense just played lights out for us tonight, which was probably a surprise to us. We didn’t really know what we had over

Blue Devils

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another on the second possession, answering a 48-yard touchdown by Taylon Gaiter.

In the second quarter, Nelson dug the Green Wave out of a hole with a 97-yard touchdown run on an option keeper.

“We can fix a flat tire, but we can’t fix blowouts,” Goode said. “We had a lot of blowouts in the first half.”

Nelson added a third touchdown later in the quarter before Ames found Eli Stokley on the first half’s final play. “We just lost a kid in the back of the end zone,”

there. They played with tons of effort.”

Clements continued, “Our defensive coordinator is also our offensive line coach, Matt Partridge. We played great defense and we ran the damn rock. So I’m going to give this win to him tonight. He’s also our strength coach and he’s our number one guy.” Getting emotional once again, Clements said, “He kept those kids motivated, and I appreciate it.”

Speaking of the throwback to old school offense, Coach Clements said, “I heard some guy up in the stands tell us to throw the ball and I’m like ‘why?’ Matt convinced me to go out to Air Force this off season and we stayed up there for four or five days. When we got back on the plane, I asked what he wanted to do and he believed we could do it. I asked him who would coach the offensive line and he said he would. When we came back and were in the gym, I told the players what we were going to do and they thought I was crazy. Some quit and some didn’t want to play because it is not sexy. Well, 1-0 is sexy to me.”

Jake Conner put the team on his back in this game, running the ball 16 times, gaining

said Hood. “Those things happen.”

Leeds tried desperately to hold off the Blue Devil offense in the fourth quarter, allowing them to reach the Leeds’ goal line twice before stiffening to hold them to a field goal and on downs. With five minutes to play, the offense failed to make a first down and faced 4thand-5 at its own nine. The Green Wave lined up to punt but attempted a fake that gained nothing.

Two plays later, Mortimer Jordan took the lead on Reno’s catch. “I cost us a game,” Hood said. “I told the kids, this is

80 yards and two touchdowns to go with his passing touchdown as well as some pass breakups on the defensive side of the ball. “I’m just proud of our team. We played great tonight. We went 1-9 last year. We needed this win and we got it and it’s good motivation for the season. We just have to keep doing what we do.”

The leader on defense was Kayden Hanrahan, who dealt the Etowah offense fits while also making numerous tackles on punts. He had the following to say about his performance. “It definitely didn’t start how I wanted it to. I snapped that ball over the punters head and that led to their first touchdown, but my coaches told me to put that in the past so I did. We just did what we were supposed to do. We proved it, making them go four and out four times. My message to our defense was that we know we are better than what people believe and we need to prove people wrong.”

Mahlon Alverson added 105 yards on 22 carries for a touchdown as well.

The Tigers, now 1-0, will travel to Morris, Alabama to take on another Blue Devil next Friday, this time the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils.

a million percent on Coach Hood.”

Nelson led the Green Wave into position to answer the score down the stretch. But a 4th-down snap sailed over the quarterback’s head, and Mortimer Jordan ran out the clock after that.

The Blue Devils will host Springville in their home opener next week.

“Ain’t nothing easy,” Goode said. “But it was a great, great win for us.”

Leeds will travel to face Pell City.

“Hopefully, we’ll learn from it and get better, but this is all on Jerry Hood right here,” Hood said.

Moody

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just turned 14, would sack Getmanshchuk to end the game. Willis had no less than 5 tackles with at least two of them being sacks.

Willis said the following about his performance. “God gets the credit. We take Him very serious in these situations. My brother had a big part in me working out every day during the summer. Coaches pushed me. Then there’s nutrition. Eating well, getting rest, taking care of my body. That is what all got me to this point. I feel great right now but we have a game next week and I need to do it all over again.”

Defensive leader A’mon Lane, the four star Auburn commit, who was also baptized this week, had the following to say about his role in keeping things calm during the difficult times. “We kind

Huskies

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The Huskies attempted to to make things interesting with a 55-yard drive that was capped by a Kennedy Mitchell 3-yard run to make the score 28-17. That, however, was as close as the Huskies could get to the comeback, as Central had an answer for every Husky punch thrown. Alford again hooked up

Cougars

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six more for the Cougars after barreling over Briarwood defenders for a 23-yard touchdown run. The PAT gave the Cougars a 21-0 lead going into the half.

A failed fourth-down attempt by Briarwood gifted the Cougars possession in Lion territory in the third quarter.

of looked back on last year. We never had adversity last year. We just beat teams. It was good for us to see it to prepare us for this year. I was telling them to lean on their foundation. That foundation is Jesus Christ.”

Charlie Johnston, who went 7-15-165 and 2 touchdowns in his first start with the Blue Devils, was able to spread the ball around on Friday. He connected with both Braden Wright (3 receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown) and Aidan Robinson (2 receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown) as well as Hewitt Trussville transfer KD Barnes (2 receptions for 29 yards) on the night. Johnston said the following about the game he had. “I feel like I’ve grown a lot. The team played well. We picked it up in the second half. We took a bit to get rolling. We were in our heads a bit and made some mistakes, but we got it together.”

with Gentry, this time for 76 yards. After another 15-yard Kennedy Mitchell touchdown run, Central would add another score to go up 42-24 on a 3-yard pass reception from Alford with 7:14 left.

Alford scored his 4th touchdown pass of the night with a 52-yard bomb to Coleman to wrap up the scoring. The PAT failed, and Central would win going away 48-24.

Hewitt Coach Josh Floyd was disappointed in the mis-

Cougar running back Aaron Osley took full advantage of the Lions’ mistake and hit pay dirt on a 38-yard touchdown run. Ellison delivered once again on the PAT to push the Cougar lead to 28-0.

Ellison added three more points with a 26-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to end the scoring at 31-0.

“Wasn’t a clean game; that’s what you expect the first

Coach Ganus said the following about his new starting quarterback. “I am so proud of him. I told the others, Amon, Blaine and others, there are going to be some growing pains. He has arm talent. He’s good and he’s a good kid and very level headed. He’s only going to get better.”

“We made some stupid penalties and did some stupid things in all three aspects. The good thing is we did get the win. The most improvement comes from game one to two. I am happy about the win. It was ugly though. Our closest win last year was 22 points. These games do help us and it is a blessing in disguise. I’m really proud of the way we fought. Ba’Roc just turned 14. He won’t even have a permit until next year. He’s a gamer. I told him to just go out and don’t think, but go out and play.”

The Blue Devils will travel to Sylacauga next Friday.

takes by his team, but still has optimism for the rest of the season.

“That’s a great team,” Floyd said. “They may have more talent than anyone in the state.”

“We didn’t play well tonight. We can play better than we showed tonight.”

“We have got to be better in the red zone against a team like that.” Floyd added Hewitt travels next week to take on Gadsden City.

game of the year, we have a lot of things to clean up, little mistakes here and there,” Cougar Head Coach Drew Gilmer said of their win, “I thought our kids played hard, thought we played with a high energy level, and laid it all out on the field, I’m proud of them.”

The Cougars remain on the road to face Hueytown next Friday, September 1st, at 7 pm.