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By Loyd McIntosh For The Tribune

CENTER POINT — Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Levie Pettway addressed the Center Point Council to discuss contract negotiation concerns during its city council meeting Thursday, September 14.

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Springville PD continues tradition with new motor scout

By Hannah Curran Editor

SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Police Department (SPD) is continuing the tradition with its new motor scout.

Motor Scout Officer Darrell Dobbs has been with the SPD for almost a year but has always loved and appreciated See SPRINGVILLE, Page 6

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Trussville Council discusses ‘low-speed vehicle’ ordinance for golf carts, street cars

By Hannah Curran Editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council discussed a “low-speed vehicle” ordinance during the workshop on Tuesday, September 14.

The ordinance provides for the regulation and use of golf carts, street carts, and other low-speed vehicles on certain streets within the City of Trussville corporate limits.

“We have two issues in Trussville that we’ve been facing for the last couple of years,” Sergeant Chuck Bradford said. “One, there are legal, low-speed vehicles, and legal modified golf cars that are just like the low-speed vehicles that a lot of residents have, and they also have a tag issued to them while they’re traveling in the streets of Trussville. The second issue we have is illegal golf carts that are not DOT certified or street legal and also traveling the streets of Trussville.”

According to the ordinance presented during the workshop, golf carts and other non-standard motorized vehicles have dramatically in-

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creased in recent years. Golf carts are generally prohibited from being used on any public street.

The health, safety, and welfare of its citizens require the City of Trussville to pro-

vide for regulations of golf carts on and about city streets within the corporate limits of the City, and under § 11-471 of the Code of Alabama (1975), the City is authorized to pass ordinances to provide

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for the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.

Bradford explained that the ordinance defines two types of vehicles.

The first is the “LowSpeed Vehicle,” a four-

Trussville City Schools public relations supervisor resigns TRUSSVILLE — Jason Gaston, public relations supervisor for Trussville City Schools, has resigned. He told TCS superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill of his decision on Monday, and the resignation is expected to be on the agenda at the next Board of Education meeting.

“I enjoyed collaborating with team members to create new communication processes and enhance existing ones,” Gaston said. “Like all positions I have held throughout my career, I am leaving with new ideas and new friends. Trussville has amazing students, parents, and community members – which ensures a bright future.”

Neill said in a statement, “We appreciate Mr. Gaston’s service to Trussville City Schools, and we wish him the best of luck in the future!”

Gaston was hired away from Hoover City Schools almost two years ago. While at Hoover, he served as district coordinator of public relations, a position he held for

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over 13 years. His first day on the job for TCS was Jan. 18, 2021.

Gaston has a Master of Science in Strategic Commu-

nication, a degree he earned from Troy University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Freed-Hardeman University.

In addition, he is accredited in Public Relations through the Universal Accreditation Board with APR Certification.

“Mr. Gaston has presented nationally on a variety of school public relations topics in Anaheim, CA, Baltimore, MD, San Antonio, TX, Jackson, MS, and Nashville, TN,” TCS said in a press release at the time of his hiring.

Gaston has been appointed by the Alabaster Board of Education as the school system’s Coordinator of Public Relations, and this is a new position for Alabaster City Schools. He will start his new position later this month and will be working directly for Dr. Wayne Vickers, the Superintendent of Alabaster City Schools. Alabaster City Schools, located in Shelby County, has around 6,300 students and is growing rapidly.

Additional titles Gaston holds include Southeast Vice-President for the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) from 2015 to 2018 and is a two-time former President of the Alabama School Public Relations Association (ALSPRA). Additionally, Mr. Gaston was named Hoover City Schools Employee of the Year for 2019.

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By Crystal McGough For The Tribune

PINSON – The Pinson City Council held a discussion at the regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 15, regarding this year’s upcoming Veteran’s Day luncheon, which See PINSON, Page 5

Leeds Board of Education hires new Primary School principal

By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune

LEEDS – A new principal was hired for Leeds Primary School at a Leeds Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

A native of Tuscaloosa, Steven Porter went to the University of Alabama and See LEEDS, Page 6

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TRUSSVILLE — The Tribune garnered 14 Alabama Press Association awards, including the Photo of the Year which one of only two awards named across all newspaper divisions.

“Our folks at The Tribune work so hard every day, and it thrills me to see them recognized in this way for their effort. They deserve all the honors that come their way,” Publisher Scott Buttram said.

“I am constantly amazed at the job these people do every single day.

“From our editorial staff to our digital media staff to our sales and marketing staff, I am so proud of the work they do to serve the communities covered

by The Tribune. Their professionalism and dedication are unparalleled. It’s a huge personal honor for me just to be associated with them.”

The first-place awards in select categories and divisions were presented at the 2022 APA Summer Convention banquet awards program.

The Tribune was named in 12 editorial award categories, picking up five fourth-place, three second-place, and seven third-place awards.

Individuals named in the awards include Ron Burkett, Tribune photographer/videographer; Paul DeMarco, Tribune political writer; Zack Steele, Tribune Sports Live host; Brannon Dawkins, Tribune Digital Media host and Tribune Unscripted host; Erica Huddleston, former managing editor; Hannah Curran, managing editor; Bobby Mathews, sports editor; Eric Harris, former sports editor and Scott Buttram, publisher.

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ville Unscripted” by Ron Burkett, Brannon Dawkins, and Scott Buttram, the Best News Photo category for “Overload” by Ron Burkett, the Best Editorial Column or Commentary category for “Alabama needs more efficient vaccine distribution for its citizens” by Paul DeMarco. The Tribune also receive Photo of the Year for “Overload” by Ron Burkett.

It was the third consecutive first place finish for the weekly live streamed show, Tribune Unscripted, which runs each Thursday at noon.

The Tribune was also awarded second place in the Best Editorial Column or Commentary category for “Trussville mask wars are looming on the horizon” by Scott Buttram, the Creative Use of Multimedia category for “Tribune Sports Live”

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Mathews, and Zach Steele, and the Online Breaking News Coverage category for “Boom truck crashes through 2 homes” by Hannah Curran.

Additionally, the Tribune received third place awards in the Best Newspaper Website category for www.trussvilletribune.com, the Best Sports Coverage category for The Trussville Tribune by Erik Harris, the Best Sports Single Event Story category for “Hewitt-Trussville wins inaugural flag football title”

by Bobby Mathews, the Best Sports Feature Story category for “Leeds’ Bartee anchors offensive line for Green Wave” by Bobby Mathews, the Best Local Sports Column category for “Wallace’s firing feels like wrong decision at wrong time” by Bobby Mathews, the Best Headline category for “Diggin’ up bones of the past: Trussville

collector shows off thousands of artifacts” by Erica Thomas, and Best Use of Video (Longer than 2 minutes) category for “Tribune Sports Live”

by Hannah Curran, Bobby Mathews, and Zach Steele.

Winners in select categories of the 2022 Alabama Press Association Media Awards have been announced

by Dee Ann Campbell, chairman of the AMA Contest Committee. This year, 52 publications submitted 1,858 entries in the annual editorial contest. The Illinois Press Association membership judged the entries.

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Relocated to the Center Point Community Center on Sun Hill Road while City Hall undergoes mold mitigation, Pettway and several council members spent more than half an hour in a spirited discussion regarding the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office’s arrangement to provide police protection in the city.

Center Point has been locked in negotiations with the Sheriff’s Office for months and has had some concerns about some of the provisions in a proposed contract from the Sheriff’s Office.

At the center of the debate is a mandate that all municipalities receiving police services to have the same contract.

Additionally, Place 2 Councilman Glenn Williams and Place 3 Councilwoman Tiffany Collins Moore asked Sheriff Pettway to respond to some of their concerns, such as reported long response times and cost. Williams opened the line of questioning with Pettway asking to explain why the City of Center Point has to pay the Sheriff’s Office for police protection when citizens pay taxes essentially to fund police departments.

“We don’t have a presence in Birmingham. We don’t have a presence in Gardendale. We don’t have a presence in Fultondale. We don’t have a presence in Bessemer.

They pay the same taxes as you do,” Pettway said. “If you want a presence to respond immediately and a presence to deter crime and respond to crime immediately, that is what the contract covers.”

He added that his department is constantly asked to amend their arrangement with other municipalities and that he wishes the Sherif’s Office had the manpower to provide unlimited deputies wherever and whenever needed.

“Right now, we have Center Point, we have Pinson, we have Clay, and we have Fairfield that have contracts with

Sheriff Pettway addressed the Center Point City Council about the contract negotiation concerns. (Photo by Loyd McIntosh)

us,” Pettway said. “We don’t have an unlimited amount of deputies, and those deputies were once service other areas.”

According to City Attorney Julian Hendrix, the City of Center Point presented a counterproposal to the Sheriff’s Office with a handful of conditions. Among the stipulations are a Sherif’s Office liaison specifically assigned to Center Point, a greater community policing presence, badges on Sherif’s Department cars identifying them as Center Point contracted deputies, and accountability measures to ensure city residents are getting maximum benefit for the $50,000 monthly price tag.

“We want this to ensure that there is some accountability within the contract to ensure that if they did not respond to a call, did not have the liason, or that community policing was not prevalent, we have some way in the contract to go back and say “Sherif, you need to comply with these contractual agreements,” Center Point City

Attorney Julian Hendrix said.

“We want to ensure that the citizens are getting the most for the money that the city is paying out for the contract.”

Toward the end of the discussion, Pettway appeared to have won the City Council over, even giving his personal phone number to the council with the charge to call him with any questions or concerns. He finished by stating that he wants his department to continue to provide police protection to the residents of Center Point.

“I am not the grinch that stole Center Point,” Pettway said. “I wish I had deputies everywhere.”

Following the meeting, Williams and City Council President D.M. Collins expressed gratitude for Pettway’s willingness to address the council in person. They are confident they can hammer out a contract to protect Center Point’s citizens.

“Everything worked out fine. He answered the questions I wanted him to answer,” Williams said. “I’m very satisfied that he showed up. That’s the main thing.”

“I am hopeful that we are able to maintain a good working relationship with the Sherif’s Department,” Collins said. “I echo what councilman Williams said, I’m very satisfied that Sheriff Pettway came out tonight and was able to answer our questions and hear our concerns. I hope that his council does reach back out to us and considers our counterproposal.”

In other business, the Center Point City Council: • Was forced to delay an evidentiary hearing regarding possible public nuisance issues at 2705 8th Street.

• Approved an amendment to the city’s business license. h The City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s business license fee, raising the first-year fee from $100 to $200. Additionally, the amendment eliminates percentage-based fees for many businesses. The change means those businesses will now only pay the city’s base fee. The amendment is projected to provide an additional $460,000 in revenue to the city.

• Approved an amendment to the city’s public nuisance ordinance.

• Approved an invoice from John’s Plumbing in the amount of $9,520 for work to reroute the water lines from the sanctuary to the community center.

• Approved an Economic Development Grant in the amount of $10,000.

• Approved the purchase of a car for the Senior Center in the amount of $26,766.

George’s Bears for Blue impacting kids one bear at a time

By Hannah Curran Editor

TRUSSVILLE — George’s Bear for Blue is collecting stuffed animals for law enforcement and first responders for kids in distress.

George Odell and his fathers, Jessie and Cooper, created this nonprofit organization for George, who is autistic, to have a positive impact on his community.

“The reason for the bears is so that every Leo has one or two in their cars, so while out on the job should they run into a child, they have one to offer them for comfort,” Jessie said. “Not to mention it makes a great tool to help guide a little one’s eyes away from things they are far too young to understand.”

Jessie said the bears could be used in car crashes, domestic dispute calls, and anywhere a small child might be affected.

“I remember when George was adopted, when he was removed from his bio parents, at like three years old, one of the officers had given him a bear; it was a very traumatic situation, obviously,” Jessie said. “So this bear, believe it or not, he’s gone through 30 group homes and managed to keep up with it.”

Chase Foster’s Pet Supplies Plus donated 50 bears to the Trussville Police Department on Monday, September 19, in George’s name.

“I was talking with Chief Eric Rush, and there was a situation recently where they needed a bear,” Jessie said.

They currently have around 600 bears to donate to other first responders and have also donated 25 bears

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On Tuesday, September 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Three Earred Rabbit, George’s Bears for Blue will receive bear donations to support law enforcement. They will also celebrate George’s 20th Birthday and ask that the community consider dropping off a new bear that will be donated by law enforcement to a child in need.

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Another arrest made in Clay unanimously passed new rental ordinance murder of Leeds teen From The Tribune staff reports

By Loyd McIntosh For The Tribune

SHELBY COUNTY — Another arrest has been made in connection to the murder of a Leeds teen that occurred on Wednesday, August 31, at approximately 6:15 p.m.

According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Kelvarius Imarion Dickerson, 18, of Goodwater, was arrested on Friday, September 16, for the murder of 16-year-old Cameron Paul Daffron.

Dickerson was arrested with one count of murder and one count of attempted murder. He has bonds totaling $280,000 and is currently held in the Shelby County Jail. He is the third person to be charged in this case.

Dickerson’s arrest follows the arrest of two juveniles that were both formally charged as adults with one count of murder and one count of Attempted Murder on September 2, 2022. Current Alabama law prohibits the release of additional identifying information on the juvenile suspects.

Daffron was found suffering from a gunshot wound on Wednesday, August 31, at approximately 6:15 p.m.

CLAY — The Clay City Council unanimously passed a new rental property ordinance in an effort to reign in the problem of single-family homes and other properties falling into disrepair during the council meeting Tuesday night.

Ordinance number 202205 now requires the owners of all rental properties within the Clay city limits to purchase a business license and submit to an annual inspection by city inspectors. The City Council first heard the proposal from City Manager Ronnie Dixon during the August 9 council meeting.

“If you’re renting residential property in the City of Clay, it will require a yearly inspection by our inspector, as well as a business license,” said Dixon. “It doesn’t matter if it’s one house or 20 houses.”

Modeled on a similar ordinance passed recently by the City of Anniston, the measure takes aim at the problem of “absentee owners” who often lag behind on the upkeep of their properties, as well as attempts to keep Clay’s communities occupied by homeowners and long-term residents.

The new ordinance requires owners of any rental property to pay one-tenth of one percent of gross revenue plus a $25 annual inspection fee.

“This would codify what we need to do into our zoning ordinance that gives us all the teeth that I can find in preventing our bedroom communities from becoming rental neighborhoods,” explained Dix-

Kelvarius Imarion Dickerson (Photo courtesy of Shelby County Sheriff’s Office)

“Shelby County 911 received a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound in the 400 block of Alexander Road, located in unincorporated Shelby County near the City of Leeds,” Shelby County Sheriff’s Office stated in a press release.

“Deputies and medical personnel responded and attempted to provide lifesaving measures, but their efforts were unsuccessful.”

Sheriff Samaniego would like to thank the Cops County Sheriff’s Office for their continued support and assistance in this investigation.

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“My recommendation is a way to start to, I don’t want to way stem any rentals, because there are people who need to rent, but they need to be kept up to community standards,” continued Dixon,” and the only way we can do that is to have renters and homeowners also abide by our zoning.”

“I think this will bring more people in accordance with what we want. I think we’ve kind of been lax on that, and this will bring everything back up to speed as far as bedroom properties in the area,” said Place 3 councilman Chris Nail immediately after the meeting on Monday. “It needed to be done, and this will bring everything back up to speed.”

The passage of the ordinance capped off a meeting focused on public nuisance issues surrounding several private properties throughout the city, such as the opening of bids for the demolition of 5240 Baggett Drive. The property owner has asked the city to condemn the structure due to the owner’s drug-addicted daughter squatting on the property.

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• Resolution 2022-21 – declaring a residential property located at 5627 Roberts Drive a public nuisance due to several trailers on the grounds and the possibility a business is operating illegally on the property.

• Resolution 2022-22 – declaring weed nuisances at 5176 Yorkshire Drive, 5198 Yorkshire Drive, 5268 Gene Drive, 5269 Gene Drive, 5425 Balboa Avenue, 5912 Shannon Circle, and 8073 Lizmore Lane.

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pelled and not certified by the manufacturer for use on streets and highways that is not already defined in § 321-1.1 of the Code of Alabama (1975), as amended.

The ordinance also lists the “City Street,” which is any public street that is maintained by Trussville, the speed limit of which is set at 25 miles per hour or less.

“There are two types of vehicles that could be on the City Street according to this ordinance,” Bradford said.

“This is a low-speed vehicle, or what we are deeming now as a ‘Street Cart.’”

Any “Street Cart” must display a license tag or license plate issued by the state of Alabama under § 40-12240- et seq. of the Code of Alabama (1975), amended, and required by § 32-6-51 of the Code of Alabama (1975), as amended.

Bradford explained that the “Street Cart” a modified golf cart that is DOT regulated and up to the DOT standards, which basically makes it the same type of vehicle as a normal vehicle or a lowspeed vehicle.

“Those vehicles that have the VIN number, they’ve got the windshield, the mirrors, brake lights, horns, everything that’s required of the vehicle, a street cart has as well,” Bradford said. “These people who have purchased the street carts, they can take them over to the Jefferson County, DMV, and have them inspected.”

Bradford explained that if they pass inspections, they’re issued a tag, just like a car tag.

“A lot of people in Trussville have one, we really don’t have an ordinance regulating that and given them the authority to travel on a roadway that’s 25 miles an hour or less.

So we need to regulate that,” Bradford said.

Any golf cart or vehicle that is certified by the man-

ufacturer for use on streets and highways and meets all equipment requirements as stated in Article 9 of Title 32 of the Code of Alabama (1975), as amended, is considered a “Street Cart.”

The ordinance states that by permitting the operation of Street Carts, the City does not make any determination or representation that operating these types of carts are safe or may be safely operated upon the City Streets. All persons who are operating or riding in Street Carts do so at their own risk and peril.

No person shall operate a Golf Cart or Street Cart within the municipality except as provided in this ordinance.

Street Carts may only be operated upon a City Street.

Street Carts are prohibited from operating upon any other street or public roadway, provided, however, that a Street Cart may cross over any other public road at an intersection that is controlled by a traffic control device.

A Street Cart operator must have a validly issued driver’s license issued by a state or country of origin. The operator shall comply with all “Rules of the Road” as found in Title 32 of the Code of Alabama (1975), as amended, and all other federal, state, or local laws that are now or may become applicable. Furthermore, a Street Cart operator shall operate the car in a prudent and safe manner at all times.

Street Carts shall not be operated upon any public sidewalk or bicycle path.

Street Carts must have a validly issued tag and registration issued by the state Department of Revenue or its county or local office.

The driver of a Street Cart shall not park the cart in any designated handicapped parking space unless the cart has the required handicap decal as ordinarily required for all motor vehicles. They must also maintain and provide, upon registration and

The Trussville Tribune request, a copy of a valid insurance card or certificate as required by the Mandatory Automobile Liability Insurance Act codified in Chapter 7A of Title 32 of the Code of Alabama (1975) the minimum limits of which shall be those minimum requirements established in the Mandatory Automobile Liability Insurance Act. The driver of a Street Cart must ensure that all passengers are safely and securely in the cart and are wearing seat belts, including compliance with any child restraint requirements.

While driving or operating a Street Cart, a driver is not allowed to use or otherwise physically hold a cellular device of any kind.

Any sworn law enforcement officer employed by the Trussville Police Department shall be responsible for the enforcement of this ordinance. Officers are authorized to utilize a uniform traffic ticket and citation (UTTC) form to cite a violation under this ordinance where appropriate.

Upon stopping or otherwise encountering a cart or vehicle not authorized under this ordinance, an officer may, in his or her absolute and sole discretion, seize and impound the cart or vehicle, which shall be impounded by the City’s towing and storage vendor. The owner of the unauthorized cart or vehicle shall be required to provide the following: • a valid government-issued photo identification of the owner; • a bill of sale showing the owner(s) names; and • pay all required towing and storage fees to vendor.

Nothing contained within this ordinance shall apply to a Municipal Service Cart or any other government-authorized cart or vehicle.

The council asked for additional time to review the ordinance before it comes before them for a vote.

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will be held on Nov. 11, 2022.

Since 2020, the city has held a drive-thru style lunch pickup for local veterans in lieu of a traditional sit-down event.

“Because Covid forced us to, we’ve been having drive-thru luncheons for the last several years,” Mayor Joe Cochran said. “I just wanted to gauge the thoughts of the council as to whether you want to go back to a traditional type of luncheon at the Rock School Complex or stick with the drive-thru type.”

Councilor Clinteshia Irvin said that she thinks a traditional luncheon would be preferred, and Councilors Brad Walker and Robbie Roberts agreed.

“This is a community, and people like to see each other,” Walker said. “So, I think (they) would like to see (their) friends.”

Cochran said the city could offer the option of carry-out plates for anyone not able to attend the luncheon in person.

“Everything is pre-arranged,” he said. “You would take reservations. If somebody said (they) would like to get a couple of plates to take to this person … we would make that available. They would just have to come get them and take it to them.”

Councilor Irvin reminded the public that the Pinson Christmas parade will be Thursday, Dec. 1, with an “Ugly Christmas Sweater” theme.

“Wear one, and decorate your car or float as one,” she said. “It will be really fun.”

The deadline to register a float in the parade will be Nov. 25. The grand marshal has not yet been determined, but Irvin said she would have more updates at the next council meeting.

Mayor Cochran announced that Pinson Valley High School’s “Pride of the

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Valley” annual marching band competition will be held on Sept. 24.

“My last understanding is that they have either four or six more bands this year than they had last year, last I checked,” he said. “It’s a great all-day event … great event that the band boosters put on, and it’s a major fundraiser for the Indians.”

The council heard from Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce executive director Ronnie Dixon concerning the Alabama Butterbean Festival, which will be held Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1.

“This is our 17th, if you can believe it,” Dixon said.

“We’re looking forward to it. … We’ve got 30 more booths than we had last year, so we’re going to be bigger than pre-pandemic.”

There will be fireworks that Friday night at approximately 9:15-9:30 p.m., as well as a carnival in the Pinson City Hall parking lot.

In other business, the council approved the following: • Resolution 22-30, declaring overgrown grass/ weeds a public nuisance at 4109 Powell Avenue • Resolution 22-31, declaring overgrown grass/ weeds a public nuisance at 4350 Main Street • Ordinance No. 2022-20, authorizing the mayor to make the Palmerdale

Homesteads Community Center available for shortterm rentals by third parties • Motion to approve Sweetwater as the low bidder for PA equipment in the amount of $20,763.97 • Motion to approve a quote from Kenwood Radio’s for public safety equipment in the amount of $19,358.52 • Motion to approve a quote from Lockcorp Inc. for access control at PHCC in the amount of $5,541 • Motion to approve Rudd Baseball request for a portable pitcher’s mound in the amount of $1,829 • Motion to purchase 4 Tripod 600w LED Balloon lights in the amount of $11,100 • Motion to fund ClassTran in the amount of $500 • Motion to approve Christmas lights at PHCC in the amounts or $2,429.92 the first year, and $1,259.74 the second year • Motion to approve fencing for Public Works Storage Yard in the amount of $47,263 The next meeting of the Pinson City Council will be Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Pinson City Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. A pre-council work session will take place at 6:15 p.m.

Crystal McGough can be contacted at mcgoughcrystal@gmail.com

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was hired at Leeds High School in 2013 as a freshman history teacher and soccer coach. He was involved in the soccer programs and continued teaching history before going on in 2019 to Ashville Middle School for two years.

He returned to Leeds in 2021 to take a position at Leeds Middle School as assistant principal.

Steven Porter (Photo by Nathan Prewett)

“I’ve been gifted by God to be on this pathway,” Porter said. “And I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to serve both the faculty and the students and the community of Leeds, something I’ll always aspire to do. My plan is to support the teachers, to love the kids, and to continue what they’ve already started in making LPS the happiest place on earth.”

Jason Baker, Director of Secondary Education and Testing, presented highlights of the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) scores, where student progress is tested for math, science, and English Language Arts (ELA).

Schools were rated based on four levels, with level four being the best and lev-

el one indicating a need for improvement. Students are considered proficient if they score a level of three or four.

Two and one are non-proficient.

In the third grade, more than half of the students tested for ELA were proficient. Math in grades four and five, however, were rated lower. In middle school, students tested proficiently in ELA in grades six and eight.

Baker pointed out that seventh-grade students struggled in math, which is a cause for concern. Math in sixth and eighth grades fared slightly better, he said.

Superintendent John Moore expressed hopes that the problems that middle school students have with math may be eased with the recent hiring of a full-time interventionist, as well as a nationally certified sixth-grade math teacher.

A page on ACAP results can be seen on the Alabama State Education Department’s website.

Chief Financial Officer Ryan Miller gave his report for the month of July, which was the 10th month of the fiscal year. The district received 86.92% of the general fund revenue. In addition, 103.51% of the local revenue was received, up 8.39% from this time in 2021.

Expenditures and other fund use in the General Fund were 79.67%, under a target of 83%. Accounts payable were $453,597, and gross payroll expenditures were $781,884. The month ended with an excess of revenues over expenditures in the General Fund of $1,994,005. The unreserved fund balance was $5,133,277.

The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 13. The Leeds Board of Education Meetings take place at 1517 Hurst Avenue Northeast.

Nathan Prewett can be reached at nthomasp6@ gmail.com.

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motorcycles. The transition from patrol officer to motor scout has been nothing but rewarding.

“It brings back up the tradition for law enforcement because some of the first police vehicles ever on the road were motorcycles; back in the early 1900s, they didn’t have cars as easily accessible as motorcycles were,” Dobbs said. “So it’s great to be a part of a centuries-long tradition.”

Dobbs received training from the Trussville Police Department’s Sergeant Joseph Dunn, and Walton said Dobbs has continued to impress everyone.

“Motorcycles are great tools,” Springville Chief Wayne Walton said. “Chief Ron Black brought the motor scout program here when he was chief. He was a motor scout, and I was motor scout, and we’ve had motor scouts here since 1999.”

Walton said motor scout school is probably the most challenging school to send an officer through physically and mentally.

As a motor scout, Dobbs works all and any wrecks in the Springville City limits.

Walton explained that speeding in neighborhoods has become a problem, and with the

motor scout, they can catch the car “every time.”

“That motorcycle that [Dobbs] is riding is my pride and joy,” Walton said. “That is the last motorcycle that Chief Ron Black bought for this city. So it’s my pride and joy.”

Walton said the community enjoys having the motor scout back on the road. “[Dobbs] had two kids stop him this morning,” Walton said. “They wanted to see the blue lights on the motorcycle.

The citizens out here love seeing that motorcycle. Love it.”

Dobbs will also attend Traffic Homicide Investigation (THI) classes next year to better himself for his community and department. He will join two other officers who are qualified for Traffic Homicide Investigation.

Walton added that he plans to continue to grow the motor scout program.

“Keeping the tradition going in our city as far as the motorcycles, Chief Ron black started the motor unit here, and we’re going to continue that tradition as long as we can,” Walton said. “Being a motor scout is deep in tradition. You can see police officers out here doing their job looking good, but you let a motor scout pull up, and he will always be professional.

It’s deep in tradition.”

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Chief Wayne Walton (Left) and Officer Darrell Dobbs.

(Photo courtesy of Chief Walton)

It’s not just the motor scout program that is growing, but Walton said all his officers are graduating from various programs to help the department succeed.

Walton said that this year they have had officers graduate from motor scout, Ala-

bama Investigation Academy, Peer Support Instructors, Evidence Management Training, FBI First-Line Supervisors, and K-9 school.

“Our officers are getting the best training they can receive, and I am proud of them,” Walton said.

Don’t Ride The Rollercoaster the emotional roller coaster if financial planning efforts are to be successful.

As I have mentioned on several occasions, if I could offer one universal piece of advice to anyone reading this article, and pursuing long-term financial planning objectives, it would simply be to not quit during times such as these. There seems

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Throughout the year, we’ve talked about the possibility of being in a recession, and strategies for investing consistently through a recession. In today’s article, I’m going to discuss why it is critically important to avoid

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to be a mindset at times that discontinuing investments into qualified plans, or simply letting those deferrals accumulate in cash, makes for the better option when we have economic uncertainty, and market volatility.

I strongly disagree with this view. What you do today, could have a measurable impact on where you arrive tomorrow. That doesn’t mean that the composition of your portfolio doesn’t change, of course it will as market factors change, and economic conditions change.

To illustrate this point, I am going to walk through this graphic, in three parts, and offer my thoughts about the emotional roller coaster that we must avoid as we try to bring long-term planning objectives to fruition.

You may recognize this graphic as being very similar to a depiction of the economic cycle that I have described before. One of the main roles that I have as a financial advisor is to remain dispassionately focused on the long-term objectives that we have codified within our plans, and in the process, help clients avoid this emotional roller coaster.

Let’s start on the far left.

To set the stage, the economy is growing, markets are faring well, and each month when you receive statements, you are excited by the growth of your investments.

This can cause you to metaphorically throw caution to the wind, and begin to assume risks that may be outside of the boundaries that we codified within planning objectives. After all, risk is always easy to assume when everything is going up, correct?

The irony though is that while you feel exuberant about your portfolio, we are nearing the point of maximum risk. During this part

of the cycle, one of my main tasks is keeping clients oriented on the path that we have implemented for the achievement of long-term goals. We can inadvertently undermine that effort if we are not mindful of risk guardrails during periods of time such as this.

Now consider what I call the mid-cycle phase. I believe that we are experiencing this part of the cycle at the present time. To set the stage, we have begun to recognize red flags with regard to the economy, and the markets. Markets have begun to reprice risk in recognition of those red flags. We begin to see negative results to a small degree, but we are still exuberantly confident in the past performance of the portfolio.

First, we contend with the denial that market and economic environments are changing in a material way.

Ultimately, that gives way to fear, and the thought of, “Well I hope that I was right in that assessment”. After more losses accumulate, we begin to desperately look for immediate solutions to stop the bleeding. That leads to trading that realizes losses that had previously existed on paper.

As the devaluation continues, we hit panic mode, and ultimately what we call capitulation. This is when an investor is just emotionally exhausted, and liquidates everything to cash because they may have remained with an investment strategy from which they should have exited long ago. Ironically, this is often the point in the cycle when we are very close to the point of maximum opportunity, or the bottom of a cycle in the market. I have said this on many occasions, and I will reiterate again here, that absolutely no one, regardless of how well-qualified, can accurately predict when the bottom of the market may occur. For this reason, you must constantly

assess areas of market exposure, and limits of risk, relative to the goals that are being pursued.

Now, consider the far right of the graphic. I call this the late cycle phase.

This is where, I believe, the greatest amount of risk is present as it pertains to achieving long-term goals.

Many clinical studies have shown that psychologically, people are five times more likely to avoid pain, than to gravitate toward pleasure.

This is why I believe the greatest amount of opportunity cost risk is present in this phase. The pleasure of positive returns is not strong enough to outweigh the pain of recognized losses, so at the worst possible time, investors who are in cash following capitulation, fail to do what they should do, at the correct time.

So again, to set the stage, we have watched our investments outperform our expectations, and then following denial, fear, and ultimately the capitulation that follows, we have locked-in losses, and just in advance of the point of maximum opportunity.

Now we begin to see markets begin to move on fundamental points of data. Markets began to rise, gradually, and such things as earnings, revenue, and macro-economic metrics once again seem to be driv-

ing market movements. You watch this from the sidelines, still sitting in cash, brooding over the large loss that you recently realized during the capitulation phase. As the market continues to climb, this gives way to apathy.

The market continues to climb, and then we have a state of indifference. This is where investors think to themselves, well if I get back in the market now, it will just retest the previous lows, and I’ll be right back to where I was anyway. As the market continues to climb investors reluctantly think to themselves, oh my goodness the market is leaving me behind, so I will put 25% of the cash back into the market.

As the market continues to recover, optimism begins to take hold, and another 25% is allocated back into the market. Ultimately, investors begin to feel comfortable that the worst is behind us and plow the rest of the cash into previously invested positions. The problem is, at this point, we are nearing the point of maximum risk again, where the cycle repeats itself.

In closing, let me illustrate why it is important to maintain consistency through such periods of time for the achievement of longterm goals. I took an actual client’s plan, and turned it into a sample case for this example. I’m only going to

Page 7 demonstrate one slide from the client’s plan, and this is the Monte Carlo stress test of our assumptions. These clients are very young, in their early 30s, and we recently evaluated their plan for retirement, and implemented a strategy for the achievement of those goals.

This graphic depicts four confidence intervals, and reveals that this strategy has a very strong chance of producing the results for which we are planning. I made one change to the assumption reflected in this plan. I assumed, that rather than a consistent investment strategy, that this couple would discontinue making contributions to their qualified plans, for the next two years, in response to current market and economic volatility.

Look at the impact that missing only two years of investment activity, early in life, has on the chances of success for the achievement of the long-term goal.

With the first version, three

goals is predicate on the consistency with which you meet the implementation of the strategy. The composition of the investment accounts will change to reflect current periods of time, but the approach, dedication, and commitment to the strategy should be unwavering.

Even missing a few years, with the thought of letting a volatile period of time pass you by, can have a detrimental impact, 40 years down the road, on the potential success of long-term plans. (*) David R. Guttery, RFC, RFS, CAM, is a financial advisor, and has been in practice for 31 years, and is the President of Keystone Financial Group in Trussville.

David offers products and services using the following business names: Keystone Financial Group – insurance and financial services | Ameritas Investment Company, LLC (AIC), Member FINRA / SIPC – securities and investments | Ameritas Advisory Services – invest-

of the four confidence intervals were significantly above what I call the red line. In the second version, three of the four confidence intervals not only touch the redline, but early enough where moving in with future children could be a possibility.

So, in conclusion, regardless of the period of time, or the state of the economy, the achievement of long-term

ment advisory services. AIC and AAS are not affiliated with Keystone Financial Group. Information provided is gathered from sources believed to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee their accuracy. This information should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

Past performance is not an indicator of future results.

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Important Safety Information About The Gas Lines In Your Area Most natural gas pipelines are buried underground. This is not only for safety reasons, but also to protect them from the weather and ensure reliable service for all consumers. Although pipeline leaks and incidents rarely occur, keeping the delivery of natural gas for everyone remains our highest priority.

Natural gas utility companies like ours set high standards to keep natural gas pipelines incident free. The natural gas industry invests billions of dollars in research, testing, damage prevention, training and awareness to ensure pipeline safety. The natural gas pipeline system is regulated by numerous federal and state government agencies.

In your area we work closely with public fire and safety officials to promote natural gas safety. Damage prevention education and training takes place at least once a year, so local officials are prepared and know how to respond if there ever is a natural gas emergency.

As your neighbors and a part of your community, we know the importance for everyone to be well informed and know how to respond in case of a natural gas emergency.

Detecting A Natural Gas Leak

Natural gas is one of the safest, most reliable and environmentally friendly fuels in use today, but leaks can occur. There are three key ways to recognize a natural gas leak.

Look

Blowing dirt, bubbling creeks or ponds, dry spots in moist areas or dead plants surrounded by green, live plants also may indicate a natural gas leak.

Listen

An unusual hissing sound near gas lines or appliances may indicate a natural gas leak.

Smell

In its raw state, natural gas is colorless and odorless. Natural gas utility companies add a substance called mercaptan to create the familiar, rotten-egg like odor you associate with natural gas. You should take action even if you detect only the faint odor of natural gas in the air.

Take Action For Safety

Here are some keywords to help you remember what to do if a natural gas leak is suspected.

Leave

Leave the area immediately. Do not try to find or stop the leak.

Don’t Touch

Do not smoke, use any type of phone, flashlight, turn on or off any lights or appliances or operate any kind of vehicle or equipment that could create a spark.

Dial

Immediately notify us.

(205) 655-3211 or 1-800-755-3211

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur if a natural gas appliance is operated in an enclosed space that has no access to fresh air. Because improper installation of gas appliances can lead to carbon monoxide build-up, it is important that only qualified, licensed service personnel install your gas appliances.

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be deadly.

Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble flu symptoms and include headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have any of these symptoms get fresh air immediately.

You may decide to purchase a carbon monoxide detector. If so, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission recommends that the model you choose meets the Underwriters Laboratory Standard 2034.

Under no circumstances should a carbon monoxide detector be used as a substitute for regular inspections by qualified service personnel.

Maintaining Gas Lines

A major cause of pipeline leaks is thirdparty damage. This may include contractors or excavators digging, grading, and working along roadways. Please always notify Alabama One Call by dialing 811 no less than two days before starting any excavation.

What To Do if You Disturb Or Damage A Pipeline Or Natural Gas Line

Even if you cause what appears to be only minor damage to the pipeline, immediately notify the pipeline company. A gouge, scrape, dent or crease to the pipe or coating may cause a future rupture or leak. It is imperative that the pipeline owner inspects and repairs any damage to the line or related apparatus. Many states have laws requiring damages to be reported to the facility owner.

Do not attempt to make repairs to the line yourself.

Call Before You Dig

Pipelines may be located anywhere. This is why it is important to know where they are before digging for any reason.

Trussville Gas & Water is responsible for maintaining the gas lines that carry natural gas to your meter. However, you are responsible for all gas lines on your side of the meter. These lines include all piping that goes: • From your gas meter to the appliances on your property • From a curb side meter to the home, when the meter is not right beside the home • From your meter underground to a building, pool, spa heater, barbecue or other gas appliance.

When digging, excavating, drilling or moving earth in any way that could damage underground utility pipelines, you must contact Alabama One Call by dialing 811 no less than two days before starting the excavation. This will help avoid costly damage or injury.

Not maintaining gas pipelines could result in potential hazards due to leakage. To properly maintain your gas lines, you should have them periodically inspected to identify unsafe conditions including corrosion and leaks, and repair any unsafe conditions immediately. A licensed, qualified professional can assist you in finding, inspecting and repairing your buried gas lines.

A new, federally mandated national “Call Before You Dig” number, 811, was created to help protect you from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines while working on digging projects.

Markers Indicate Pipelines

Most natural gas pipelines are buried underground. Markers indicate only the general, not exact location of pipelines.

They also show the natural gas operator and emergency phone number. The markers do not show the depth of the pipelines or the number of pipelines. Underground gas lines on your property are not marked in most cases, so you should know the location of your gas meter. Be cautious when digging in areas where the lines may connect or extend from the meter to appliances on your property.

Every dig job requires a call, even small projects like planting trees or shrubs. If you hit an underground utility line while digging, you can harm yourself and those around you, disrupt service to an entire neighborhood and potentially be responsible for fines and repair costs. Smart digging means calling 811 before each job. Whether you are a homeowner or a professional excavator, one call to 811 gets your underground utility lines marked for free. Don’t assume you know what is below. Protect yourself and those around you– call 811 every time.

We Need Your Help

The nation’s infrastructures, including pipelines, are a matter of national security.

If you witness suspicious activity on a pipeline right-of-way, please report it to the appropriate authorities as soon as possible or call Trussville Gas & Water at (205) 6553211. Threat advisories may be found at the Department of Homeland Securities Web site at www.dhs.gov.

Trussville Gas & Water 127 Main Street Trussville, AL 35173 (205) 655-3211 Toll Free 1-800-755-3211

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Preschoolers at Play September 21 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join Ms. Alicia for a playtime program for preschool-aged children. A guided sensory time will begin at 10:30, followed by free play at several stations set up around the auditorium.

Venue Trussville Public Library Adult Book Club September 21 @ 2:00 pm 3:00 pm

Join us for Adult Book Club!

Connect with your community and share your thoughts about the books you’ve read.

Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 2PM. September’s title is Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe.

Venue Trussville Public Library Video Game Tournament September 21 @ 4:00 pm 5:30 pm

Each month the library will be hosting a video game tournament for teens. We will play a different competitive game each month with our champion winning a prize. The type of game will vary. Some months it will be a fighting game, a racing game, or even motion games. Snacks and refreshments are provided at the event. Open to anyone in the 6th to 12th grade.

Venue Trussville Public Library Children’s Storytime September 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Venue Trussville Public Library Yarn Manglers September 22 @ 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Knit & crochet meetup group (aka The Yarn Manglers).

Bring any projects you are working on; join us for fellowship and creativity. This is a great way to check in, catch up, see what everyone is working on, and get help if you are stuck. Please join us – newcomers are welcome!

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(All ages) Join us for Storytime for Growin’ Beans with Ms. Allison on Friday, September 23rd at 10 AM. Our theme is Cooking! We’ll read books, have fun, do a craft, & have a snack.

Storytime is designed for pre-K children, but all ages are welcome.

Venue Pinson Public Library (RSMC) Storytime for Growin’ Beans with Ms. Allison: Ducks September 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Free

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Venue Pinson Public Library (RSMC) Middle Grade Book Club September 22 @ 5:00 pm 6:00 pm

Read or listen to the selected book before the club meeting. Then join us for a special event as we discuss the book, play games, and make a themed craft.

September book selection – “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling 3rd – 6th grades Registration required Venue Trussville Public Library Storytime for Growin’ Beans with Ms. Allison: Cooking September 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Free

(All ages) Join us for Storytime for Growin’ Beans with Ms. Allison on Friday, September 23rd at 10 AM. Our theme is Ducks! We’ll read books, have fun, do a craft, & have a snack.

Storytime is designed for pre-K children, but all ages are welcome.

Venue Pinson Public Library (RSMC) Lost Treasures of Early Alabama September 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join us for a special presentation with historian/artifact hunter Jim Phillips! Mr. Phillips will share interesting stories of local historical events and discuss the types of artifacts that have been discovered in these areas. He will also display his mobile museum of 1700s and 1800s artifacts from Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee.

Attendees are encouraged to bring in old bottles, coins, tokens, or paper money for Mr. Phillips to evaluate at the end of his presentation.

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Venue Pinson Public Library (RSMC) Anime Club September 26 @ 4:00 pm 5:30 pm Free

(Adults) Finally… an anime event for adults! Come to the library for Anime & Unwind on Friday, September 23rd at 6 PM. Enjoy Asian snacks & hang out with fellow anime enthusiasts.

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(Teens, 6th-12th graders) Join us for a monthly club to celebrate all things anime, manga, & Japanese culture on Monday, September 26th at 4 PM. This event is for teens only, 6th-12th graders.

Venue Pinson Public Library (RSMC) Yarn Manglers September 26 @ 6:00 pm 7:30 pm Knit & crochet meetup group (aka The Yarn Manglers).

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Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun! The event will be held in the library auditorium every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

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Leslie Alvin Bell

13, 1929 ~ september 6, 2022 (age 93)

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Leslie Bell was born on August 13, 1929 and passed away on September 6, 2022 at the age of 93. Leslie was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Joseph Leroy Bell and Pansy Stewart Bell. He is preceded by his parents, his sister, Francis Bell, and his brother, Dr. Stewart Bell.

Leslie is survived by his wife, Lolita Bell and stepson, John Elvis Panganiban and cousins, Faye (Ralph) Dewey of Wetumpka, Jerry Burns of Pell City, Dean (Lou) Wiggins of Griffin, GA, Jean Hansford of Knoxville, AL, Danny (Mary) Richardson, Joanne Romanek, of Cottondale, AL and Sherry Sutehall, of Fosters, AL. Leslie loved the game of tennis and cycling. He loved to show off Birmingham to all his out of town guests. He always loved to ride horses when he came to visit cousins in Greene County.

Leslie was a member of Ruhama Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of United States Air Force with 6 years service. He retired from Jefferson County Sewer System in Leeds, Alabama.

Helen P. Abernathy may

September 21 - 27, 2022

16, 1924 ~ september 6, 2022 (age 98)

Helen P (Nall) Abernathy May 16, 1924 – September 6, 2022 Helen Abernathy passed away at her home in Foley, Alabama on September 6, 2022. Helen was born in Wilsonville. She attended Jones Valley HS in Birmingham. Her hobbies included gardening and quilting. Her career took her to Hays Aircraft as an illustrator in the publications department which led her later to the Department of Cardiology at UAB where she retired in 1989.

Living in Foley, AL her last 15 years near family she spent most of her time gardening, quilting, reading, and shopping.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lila and John Nall of Huffman, sisters, Margaret Murphy and Juanita Collins, brother, Harold Nall, husbands James Glenn Inzer (1958) and Herbert Lee Abernathy (2002). She will be deeply missed by her daughters Lynda Inzer Hinkle and Janice Inzer McKenzie (Donnie), her son, Johnny Inzer (Linda), her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sisters Mildred Nall Stokes, Joan Nall Herren, and her brother, Layne Nall.

Graveside service will be held on September 13th at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville at 12:00 noon.

Please, in lieu of flowers make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Karianne Hamil, LPN, and the Southern Care Hospice team for their love and care.

Jeanette Counts Blackmon

30, 1925 ~ september 11, 2022 (age 97)

Lyndon Ray Thorn october

(age 32)

9, 1989 ~ september 7, 2022

Lyndon Ray Thorn, 32, passed away on September 7, 2022, in Trussville, AL. Lyndon is survived by mother - Sharon Nocella (Tommy) , brother - John Michael Adkins (Jessica), father - Robert Thorn ( Tammi), brother - Robert Thorn II- , step-sister - Kaylee Kornagay, grandfather - William Thorn (Jean), grandfather - Frank Hampton , uncle - Jerry Ray Hampton (Sherrie) , uncle – Terry Thorn (Karen), aunt - Gina Thorn, cousins - Ryan Hampton, Elizabeth Duncan (John), Laura Hampton Lyndon is preceded in death by Linda Hampton - grandmother The service for Lyndon will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Funeral will be at Jefferson Memorial Garden, Trussville, Al. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm. Funeral will be at 2:00 pm, with grave side to follow Lyndon was born on October 9, 1989 in Birmingham, AL, to Robert Thorn and Sharon Nocella.

Lyndon graduated from Mortimer Jordan in 2008. He started his career as an Insulator with the Local 78 and went on to start his own Company LFL Insulation.

Lyndon was a kind hearted young man who would always look for opportunities to use his resources to be a blessing to others less fortunate. Lyndon was sharp, quick witted and would make you laugh with his quick one liners. He was smarter than the average person and would outsmart you in a quick minute. He loved and cared deeply for his family and friends and never left you without a hug and an "I love you." Our world is now a little dimmer without him.

In the spirit of Lyndon's giving heart, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to St. Jude Hospital, Samaritan's Purse or a charity of your choice.

Hilda Mae Parker february

(age 98)

3, 1924 ~ september 12, 2022

Hilda Hayes Parker, 98, went to be with her heavenly family on September 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Parker, they had been married for 52 years, when he died in 1996. Also, preceded by her parents, Joe and Lilla Hayes, and her siblings, Mary, Roy, Curtis, Byron and Ralph. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Davis (Larry); grandchildren, William Davis, Jr. (Elaine), Robert Rothe, Heidi Jackson (Shawn), and Shawn Davis (Kristy); great grandchildren, Blair, Brett (Danyelle), Colin, Monica (Cliff), Blake (Roxana), Meleah and Clayton; great great grandchildren, Kaiden, Wesleigh and Harper. MawMaw was the happiest when she was working in her yard or in the kitchen making desserts. She could make a meringue 3 inches high on her pies. The Grands and Great Grands adored her and she loved keeping them when they were young. She will be greatly missed.

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Mary Jeanette Counts Blackmon, 97, went home to be with Jesus her Lord on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in her home at Danberry at Inverness. She was born on March 30, 1925 and was part of the Greatest Generation. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Leon Albert Blackmon; her father, Jesse Cleveland Counts; her mother, Margaret Lykes Counts; and her three sisters Sarah Counts Barrett, Helene Annette Counts and Annie Belle Counts. She is survived by her five children, Margaret Louise Blackmon, James Daniel Blackmon (Cheryl), Harry Cleveland Blackmon (Donna), Charles Henry Blackmon (April), Kenneth Edwin Blackmon (Melinda), ten grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and one great-greatgrandson. Jeanette graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1943 where she was the Concert Meister in the school orchestra. In 1947 she graduated from Howard College where she was President of Phi Mu sorority and listed in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. After college she served as a founder of the Auburn University chapter of Phi Mu. She was a devoted mother and Air Force pilot’s wife, never leaving the home for a career. Her first church membership was at Ruhama Baptist Church in East Lake where she committed her life to Christ as a teenager.

She was a member of First Baptist Church Trussville at the time of her death. The world will never know the strength of her love for her family and the kindness, grace and radiant smile she showed every person she met.

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Jesse Ely Sprayberry september

(age 85)

3, 1937 ~ september 12, 2022

Jesse Ely Sprayberry, born on September 3, 1937, in Birmingham, AL, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on September 12, 2022, in Trussville, AL. Jesse is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Essie Pearl Sprayberry, first wife Mary Lawrence Sprayberry, and his brother Phillip Sprayberry.

In 1955, Jesse enlisted in the Air Force where he served in active duty until 1958. Jesse continued to serve his country in the reserves until 1962. While serving in the reserves, Jesse joined the Birmingham Police Department. He started his career as a patrolman and worked his way through the ranks to Captain. He retired from Birmingham in 1990 after 31 years of service. The next day he joined the Tarrant Police Department as their new Chief of Police and remained there for 20 years until his retirement in October 2009.

Jesse received an Associate of Science degree in Criminology in 1969 from Jefferson State and a degree from Samford University in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in 1972.

Jesse was a member of the Alabama Association of Polygraph Examiners where he served 3 terms as president and the American Association of Police Polygraphists where he served as president from 1991-1993 . Throughout his career he conducted over 9,000 polygraph examinations. He was also a Life Member of International Association of Chiefs of Police and a member of First Baptist Church of Trussville.

Jesse is survived by his wife of 28 years, Julia Sprayberry, his son Blake (Sofia) of Collegeville, PA, daughters Kim Woody (Ron) and Connie Guttery (Frankie). He is also survived by his loving step-daughters Wendy Sanders (Thomas), Lisa Dole, Brenda Lowe (Hayes), Michele Johnson (Jeff); brother Wayne Sprayberry (Anna), sisters Judy Worthington and Denise Faggard, 15 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The service for Jesse Sprayberry will be held on Thursday, September 15 in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Trussville at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00 - 2:00. Burial to follow after the service at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Alabama Baptist Children's Home, 2681 Rocky Ridge Lane Birmingham, AL 35216.

Mary Harriet Simonetti

17, 1948 ~ september 13, 2022 (age 74) july

MARY HARRIET SIMONETTI, passed away September 13, 2022. Harriet was born in Birmingham, AL on July 17, 1948 to the late Harry and Mary John Shaffield. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in education from St. Bernard College in Cullman, AL and received her Master's Degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. She educated and encouraged many children at Fultondale High School, retiring after 30 years. She worked with the same teachers at Fultondale High School during her career and they all still remain good friends. She had a great love of travel with family and friends. Her favorite place to travel was Italy. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 29 years, Alan Joseph Simonetti; son, Cary Hardiman (Nina); Grandchildren, Jordan Cheak (Noah), Tristan Hardiman, Jonas Hardiman; Sister and best friend, Carol Alverson (Bill); Niece, Erin Glover; Great Nephew, Nathan Glover; Great Niece, Lauren Glover; mother-in-law, JoAnn Simonetti and a host of other family and friends. Arrangements: Jefferson Memorial Trussville, AL Saturday, September 17, 2022, Visitation at 1:00 pm, Chapel Service at 2:00, Graveside Service immediately following.

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sports Hewitt-Trussville vs Huffman. Prep football Friday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m.

Springville vs. Oneonta Prep football Friday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m.

Clay-Chalkville vs Thompson. Prep football Friday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m.

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Moody wins lights-out match vs. Lincoln

By Johnny Sanders For The Tribune

Clay-Chalkville swept past Center Point 56-19 to move to 5-0 on the season and 3-0 in 6A Region 6. (Photo by Ron Burkett)

Clay-Chalkville deals Center Point first loss

By Britney Bailey For The Tribune

CLAY — The ClayChalkville Cougars (5-0, 3-0) took down the Center Point Eagles (4-1, 2-1) at home Friday night, 56-19 to stay undefeated and atop the 6A Region 6 standings.

Eagles quarterback Jabari Collier put the first points on the board in the first quarter with a 1-yard run, and after a successful PAT, it was 7-0 for Center Point. The Cougars responded with a 16-yard pass

from Kamari McClellan to Jaylen Mbakwe to give the Cougars six, but McClellan’s two-point try was unsuccessful.

Afterward, ClayChalkville head coach Drew Gilmer had nothing but praise for Mbakwe, who finished the game with three catches for 46 yards and the score.

“He’s a selfless person that will do whatever it takes for our team to win,” Gilmer said. “He’s the reason that Clay-Chalkville is successful.”

With 2:59 left in the first quarter, Center Point still had the lead. But not for long.

McClellan directed another scoring drive, this one capped by a McClellan pass to Mario Craver for a 29-yard score with :24 seconds left in the quarter. All told, the Cougars scored four times before the Eagles found the end zone again.

With 11:00 to go in the second quarter, McClellan found Mario Byrd for 66See SURVIVES, Page 13

LINCOLN — “When the lights go down in the city.”

Steve Perry made those words famous in the 80s and Friday night in Lincoln, Alabama, the folks there lived it. The red-hot Moody Blue Devils rode a four-game winning streak into Lincoln and took a 5-0 record (2-0 in region 6) back down I-20 after a 32-6 win against the Golden Bears.

“It was tough. We stalled out two drives because of penalties and then the lights went off,” Blue Devils head coach Jake Ganus said of the early adversity. “We’ve got a lot to clean up. We haven’t played a complete game yet.”

The Moody offense started the game with some explosive plays, but on a first and goal at the 9, Blaine Burke fumbled the ball into the end zone where Lincoln pounced on it and take over at their own 20. Moody held them to a punt, only to be held to a punt of their own. On the following drive, Kellen Talley intercepted a Lincoln pass and the first quarter ended with no points on the scoreboard.

With 8:32 to go in the second quarter, Cole McCarty found Davion Dozier on a 12-yard strike to put Moody

Moody’s Cole McCarty (Photo by Hannah Caver-Curran)

up 6-0. Moody kicked off and then … darkness. Apparently, a tree had fallen on a power line nearby and caused a power outage. After about 30 minutes, the town regained power and the teams were back in action. The Moody defense continued to dominate and when they got the ball back, it only took one play for McCarty to find Kolby Seymour for a 22-yard touchdown.

Lincoln then sustained a long drive that ended with a field goal to end the half.

Lincoln received the ball first in the third quarter and they meant business. The kickoff was returned almost to mid field and on the next play, Jaylon George scampered for a 52-yard run to the Moody 3-yard line. The

Moody defense tightened up and didn’t allow Lincoln to get into the end zone, making them settle for another field goal. The teams traded punts again, and then McCarty took over. First, he found Blaine Burke out of the backfield for a 63-yard touchdown at the 1:25 mark in the third quarter.

McCarty continued his video game-like night with a 33-yard bomb to Seymour for their second connection of the night. At the 4:22 mark of the fourth quarter, McCarty threw the ball into the end zone where Dozier high-pointed the football and pulled down his second touchdown of the night. McCarty finished the night 13-of-18 for 320 yards See MOODY, Page 14

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Hewitt-Trussville couldn’t get anything going against Hoover in a 17-7 loss on Friday, September 16, 2022. (Photo by Ron Burkett)

Penalties doom Huskies against Hoover

By Todd Robinson For The Tribune

TRUSSVILLE — Penalties doomed Hewitt-Trussville as the Huskies tried to put together a pair of drives in the fourth quarter against Hoover on Friday, September 6, but the Huskies came away with no points on either possession and lost 17-7 to the Bucaneers.

Starting quarterback Peyton Floyd dove into the end zone from one yard out in the second quarter to tie the game at 7-7 in the second quarter on a Huskies’ drive that saw him tote the rock five times on a seven-play drive. The Huskies wouldn’t score again, and the Hewitt-Trussville offense was limited to 205 yards of total offense on the night.

This was the Bucs’ fifth straight win against Hewitt-Trussville, and this was a much anticipated meeting between the No. 5 Huskies and No. 6 Bucs in a stacked 7A Region 3. Hoover eliminated the Huskies from the 7A playoffs in 2021 with a double overtime victory when Hewitt-Trussville went for a two-point conversion and the win. That attempt failed, and it ended the

Huskies’ season.

Hewitt-Trussville was unable to gain a measure of revenge, as its offense couldn’t get it going.

Hoover took an early lead late in the first quarter with a 9-play, 71-yard drive, capped by an 11-yard touchdown pass from Brewer Smith to Jordan Woolen for the score. That made it 7-0, Bucs, but the Huskies rallied to tie it in the second quarter.

Hoover went up for good in the third quarter as human bowling ball Ahamari Williams took a direct snap from the 1-yard line and powered into the end zone to complete a 10-play, 77-yard drive. The PAT made it 14-7 for the Bucs.

Floyd finished the night 13for-23 passing for 72 yards and an interception. He also had 19 carries for 68 yards and a score . Kennedy Mitchell finished with eight carries for 25 yards, while Jadon Loving finished with five catches for 31 yards.

Defensively, Tyrell Averhart had two sacks.

The Huskies play their next two games on the road: Next week against Huffman and then they’ll face Thompson the following Friday.

OXFORD — Pinson Valley and Oxford combined for 30 penalties in a marathon three-hour, 30-minute game that saw the Indians pull away in the second half and win 4420.

The Indians are now 2-2 overall and 1-1 in 6A Region 6. Pinson Valley had to forfeit its first win of the season, a 27-17 victory over Florence, for use of an ineligible player.

But that’s in the past for Pinson Valley now, and the Indians can still make some noise in a stacked Region 6.

Over the past five years, three

teams have dominated 6A to win a state title. Oxford won the title in 2019. Pinson Valley, though, won three — two under Patrick Nix (2017, 2018) and one under Sam Shade (2020).

Asked whether Pinson Valley was really 24 points better than Oxford, head coach Lee Guess said, “I guess tonight we were.”

The Indians know how to win, evidenced by quarterback Keywone Posey hitting TJ Metcalf on a 55-yard bomb to score in the first quarter.

Metcalf is committed to play college ball at Arksansas.

And defensively, they’re tough as nails. The Indians

Pinson Valley's T.J. Metcalf. (Photo from the AHSAA)

intercepted Oxford star quarterback Mason Mims on the second play of the second half, and the unit harried and hurried Mims all night. Linebacker Carlos Mims fell on a fum-

ble in the end zone to score for Pinson Valley as well.

Pinson Valley plays its second straight away game on Friday, this time taking on Homewood.

Mounties get first region win against Huffman

By John Goolsby Special to The Tribune

IRONDALE – Shades Valley hosted Region 6 foe, Huffman, in the season’s first home game at Frank Nix Stadium. The Mounties defeated the Vikings 35-20.

Head coach Rueben Nelson was pleased with the win.

“I think our players played hard last night,” Nelson said.

“The coaches are pushing, and the players are starting to respond.”

Senior wide receiver Christian Thomas had an outstanding performance for the Mounties. Thomas tallied over 200 yards rushing on laterals and direct snaps and scored four rushing touchdowns for Valley.

The Vikings took an early lead on their first possession with a 35-yard touchdown

Mounties moved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in region play with the 35-20 victory. (Photo by Lamar McAdams)

pass. The PAT failed, and Huffman led 6-0 with 10:14 remaining in the first quarter.

The Mounties answered quickly and scored on a 56yard touchdown run by Christian Thomas on a pitch from quarterback Steve Brown.

Valley led 7-6 after the suc-

cessful PAT by Jair Aguilar with 9:49 in the first quarter.

The Vikings put together a 15-play drive that went deep into Mountie territory. On second and goal, senior defensive back Jacob Mahand intercepted a Huffman pass and returned it 100 yards for

a touchdown. The PAT was successful, and Valley held a 14-6 lead with 3:53 remaining in the first quarter.

The Mountie defense forced Huffman to punt on their next possession.

The Mountie offense took over on their 39-yard line after a personal foul against Huffman on the punt return.

The Mounties moved the ball down the field and extended their lead to 21-6 on a 28-yard run by Christian Thomas with 7:30 remaining in the half.

The Vikings put together another long drive only to be turned away by a Jacaryous Burrow tackle at the Mountie 8-yard line on fourth and goal.

The two teams traded punts on their next possessions.

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Springville drops fifth straight to Alexandria

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Valley started their next possession from their 27-yard line with 1:52 remaining in the half. It only took three plays before the Mounties found the end zone again.

Christian Thomas took a pitch and raced 63 yards down the sideline for a touchdown. The Mounties led 28-6 after the successful PAT. An 8-yard sack by junior defensive end Clayton Garrison ended the Viking’s drive and the half.

The Mounties received the opening kickoff and drove

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48-yard field goal at the end of the second quarter to go into the locker rooms with a commanding 17-0 lead.

Springville head coach John Clements, in his second year leading the Tigers, was

more than a little agitated at his squad’s performance five weeks into the 2022 season.

While the offense and defense often display moments of brilliance, Clemons continues to see the same old mistakes

putting the Tigers in difficult spots all season long.

“Out of the freaking gate, we put the ball on the ground.

I’m sick of that crap, but we have to get past that,” said Clements during a halftime

interview.

The second half saw a much more competitive Springville squad as they largely stayed even with Alexandria in terms of total points.

The Tigers put 15 points on the board, while the defense only allowed 14 throughout the third and fourth quarters.

The Springville offense actually accounted for two of Alexandria’s point total, giving up a safety as the Alexandria defense dropped Springville for a loss of yards in the end zone midway through the fourth quarter.

In the end, Alexandria proved to be too much for Springville to handle, defeating the Springville Tigers 3315, improving to 2-3 on the year and 2-0 in region play.

“We just have to be ready to go, and we weren’t tonight, and I guess that’s my fault.

We’ve got to go back to the drawing board,” said Clemons shortly after the end of the game.

Springville will host an undefeated Oneonta Redkins squad on Friday, September 24, for homecoming.

to the Viking 39-yard line on hard running by junior Ethan Johnson and a 22-yard screen pass to junior running back David Ware. However, the drive stalled, and Valley was forced to punt.

The Mountie defense held and again forced a Huffman punt.

On Valley’s next possession David Ware went to work for the Mounties and moved the ball 39 yards to Huffman’s 6-yard line on five consecutive touches, but the Mounties could not get in the end zone and turned the ball over on downs.

Huffman then drove the

ball 87 yards and scored on a 20-yard run. The two-point conversion attempt failed with an interception by Jacob Mahand. The Mounties held a 28-12 lead with 10:40 remaining in the game.

The Vikings executed an onside kick and took possession at the Mountie 29-yard line. Huffman moved the ball to the Valley 5-yard line but fumbled the ball. Senior linebacker Kordell Steele scooped the ball up at the 11yard line and raced 72 yards to the Huffman 12-yard line.

On first down, a penalty backed Shades Valley up 5 yards. On first and fifteen,

Christian Thomas took a direct snap and scored on a 17yard run up the middle of the Viking defense. After the successful PAT by Aguilar, the Mounties led 35-12 with 7:27 remaining in the contest.

The Vikings were not done, though. Huffman took possession of the ball at their 35-yard line and moved to the Mountie 5-yard line in 10 plays. The Valley lead was cut to 35-20 on a five-yard quarterback keeper and successful two-point conversion with 3:13 remaining.

The Mountie offense took almost three minutes off the clock on their next posses-

sion. Thomas converted a crucial third down conversion on a 12-yard run to give the Mounties a first down. Valley was forced to punt with 20 seconds to go in the game.

Huffman could not move the ball, and the Mounties moved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in region play with the 35-20 victory.

“I feel like we played a good game; we didn’t underestimate them,” Christian Thomas said. “We came out and did what we needed to do to take home the W.” Shades Valley travels to Bessemer City this Friday for a non-region game.

By Loyd McIntosh For The Tribune

ALEXANDRIA — The Springville Tigers dropped to 0-5 on the year, 0-3 in Region 6 play, losing to Alexandria Valley Cubs 33-15.

Any thoughts Springville had of spoiling Alexandria Valley’s homecoming were quickly dashed as the Tigers turned the ball over on the first play of the game from scrimmage. A handoff from senior quarterback Asa Morrison to Mahlon was put on the ground and recovered by the Alexandria Valley defense, giving the Cub’s the ball on the Springville 19-yard line.

Alexandria senior Antonio Ross took the ball into the end zone practically untouched three plays later to put the Cubs up 7-0 with barely two minutes into the first quarter, the start of a very long night for Springville.

Ross would dance into the end zone on the last play of the first quarter to push Alexandria’s lead to 14-0, and Alexandria Valley kicker Grayson Forrest would nail a

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yard touchdown pass, and then to the Cougars’ Rodreckus Johnson hit a 36-yard run to find the endzone with 4:57 left in the period. Bravis Cave added on two with the PAT to give the Cougars a 26-7 lead at the half.

The Clay-Chalkville defense knocked star Center Point quarterback Jabari Collier out of the game as halftime neared. With half of its two-headed monster on offense sidelined, the Eagles relied on Gerrell Perry to come on in relief.

“I’m proud of my guys,” Center Point head coach George Bates said after the game. “Our signal-caller went down in the first half. We had to face adversity against a very good team. It’s one bump in the road, playoffs are still there.”

Center Point found the end zone to start the third quarter with a 20-yard touchdown pass from Perry to Troy Bruce to add six, and the Eagles were still within shouting distance, 26-13. Bruce — a former All-State running back — answered again after the Clay-Chalkville defense recorded a safety in the third quarter and Rodreckus Johnson bulled in for a touchdown from 10 yards out.

Bruce returned a Cougar kickoff 72 yards to the house, to make it 40-19, and then Clay-Chalkville really laid the hammer down.

Craver scored again with a 29-yard touchdown pass from McClellan, and a successful two-point conversion from Aaron Osley made it 4819. Osley followed up with a touchdown of his own with two minutes to go in the game, and a two-point conversion from Isiah Miles to put the Cougars up 56-19 for the final.

The Cougars will face Thompson on the road next Friday, September 23. Center Point will take on Fairfield at home.

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and 5 touchdowns. His main targets were Dozier (three catches for 86 yards and two touchdowns) and Kolby Seymour (four catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns).

“Athletes make plays.

Week in and week out, we

September 21 - 27, 2022 keep doing it,” McCarty said.

The Moody defense kept Lincoln out of the end zone and held them to 135 total yards of offense, most of that coming on a couple of explosive plays.

“If you look at our defense, we have seven guys who either didn’t play de-

fense (last season) or didn’t even play football at a varsity level,” said Ganus. “They are starting to settle in. By no means have they arrived. I am so proud of those coaches who have worked their butts off. It shows in how their kids play.”

Moody travels to Shelby County next Friday night.

Pinson Valley named Team of the Week Moody's Davion Dozier recorded a pair of touchdowns as the Blue Devils overcame Lincoln on Friday, September 16, 2022. (Photo by Hannah Caver-Curran)

Moody’s Dozier named Player of the Week

By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

MOODY — Davion Dozier has had a whale of a season, and it’s only half over.

The 6-4, 180-pound senior wide receiver from Moody High School has used his final high school season to show that he’s not just a deep threat, and instead can be dangerous from anywhere on the field.

Dozier hauled in only three catches against Lincoln, but they went for 86 yards and two touchdowns. He’s one of three players on the Blue Devils who were in contention for this week’s Player of the Week honor.

Explosive is the word for Dozier, who also plays basketball for the Blue Devils.

He’s used to going up and getting the ball, and he’s been the go-to receiver at Moody for the past two seasons.

So far in 2022, Dozier has caught 21 balls for 618 yards, averaging 29.4 yards per catch. He’s averaging 123.6 yards per game receiving, and he’s caught nine touchdowns.

Dozier was considered a high three-star recruit before committing to Arkansas prior to the start of the season. He has gone on to show that he may have been underrated.

His combination of breakaway speed, size and excellent hands has helped the Blue Devils to an undefeated record and a top five ranking in the Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 5A football poll.

Also considered for player of the week: 1) Moody quarterback Cole McCarty, who went 12-for-16 passing for 329 yards and five touchdowns. McCarty has thrown for 1,426 yards through five

games and 19 touchdowns and is averaging 285.2 yards per game through the air. 2) Moody wide receiver Kolby Seymour, who caught four passes for 104 yards and two TDs. The win against Lincoln was Seymour’s second 100-yard receiving game of the year. 3) Shades Valley’s Christian Thomas, who normally plays wide receiver, had 200+ yards rushing and four touchdowns on the ground against Huffman. 4) Shades Valley’s Ethan Johnson, who had 17 tackles against the Vikings, and also got in on the rushing attack with 13 carries for 63 yards.

6) Pinson Valley’s T.J. Metcalf, who scored on a 55-yard TD reception against Oxford, and who has now gone two games in a row against 6A Region 6 competition without surrendering a catch in man coverage.

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By Bobby Mathews Sports Editor

PINSON — Sometimes it’s about how you bounce back.

That’s what happened with the Pinson Valley Indians this week as they bounced back against 6A Region 6 foe Oxford, beating the Yellow Jackets 44-20. They showed no signs of a hangover after a close-fought loss against Clay-Chalkville the week prior.

The victory earned the Indians the Tribune Argo Hardware Team of the Week award.

And while their offensive performance was good, it was the defense that stole the show for the Indians Pinson Valley’s defensive front chased Oxford quarterback Mason Mims from pillar

to post and never let him get comfortable. Keywone Posey found TJ Metcalf on a 55-yard bomb to score — and if you’re keeping track at home, that’s Metcalf’s second straight game with an offensive touchdown: he also caught an eightyard pass for a score against Clay-Chalkville.

First-year head coach Lee Guess has been an offensive guy for his entire coaching career at Pinson Valley, but right now he’s relying on a nasty defense that includes Tevis Metcalf, Carlos Ivy, Amare Thomas and a host of others.

The defense for Pinson Valley is morphing into something special. This is a team that limited defending 6A state champion Clay-Chalkville to just 14 points in a 14-12 loss two weeks ago, and while there are no moral victories on

the football field, the Indians have to feel good about where they are defensively right now.

Pinson Valley has a history of playing at a high level and winning. The Indians have won three 6A state championships since 2017, and there are still players on this team who remember what it was like to raise that state map at the end of a long, hard campaign.

The last time Pinson Valley won a state title was in 2020, not long enough ago to be forgotten. They came out on Friday and got a statement win over a program that won the 6A title in 2019, a week after holding the defending state champions to only 14 points.

The road to the 6A title still runs through Pinson, and the Indians have proved they’re not ready to fade into the background in Region 6.

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