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TRUSSVILLE — A section of Floyd Bradford Road that has been closed for culvert repairs, will reopen on Friday, Oct. 2, according to Jefferson County Commissioner Joe Knight.

Knight is asking drivers to use caution because the bridge lanes will be narrow until all of the work in the area is complete.

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New steakhouse coming to former Courtyard Trussville location

HewittTrussville High School named National Blue Ribbon School From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville High School (HTHS) was named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2020.

See FLOYD BRADFORD, Page 3

See BLUE RIBBON, Page 5

Moody Council recognizes local student, police officer for service

County Health Officer releases COVID-19 cases amongst schoolaged children in Trussville

By Nathan Prewett

MOODY – A local student and a police officer were recognized by the Moody City Council for their services to the community at a meeting on Monday, September 28.

See MOODY, Page 7

Hurricane Sally causes delays with Cosby Lake dredging

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — A new steakhouse is coming soon to Trussville. Imperio Steakhouse & Grill will be in the location of the former Courtyard Oyster Bar & Grill, on Chalkville Mountain Lane.

Owner Alex Muniz and his partners, Ernesto Tafoya and Hector Alvarez, hope to open the restaurant by mid to late November.

Right now, crews are working to remodel the inside of the

building, adding booths and special lighting. Inspectors will be in by the end of this week and Muniz will go before the Trussville City Council at

the end of October.

Muniz has been in the restaurant industry since he was 15-years-old. He also was an original owner of Casa Fies-

Leeds Council approves hiring freeze for all city departments in response to COVID

By Nathan Prewett

LEEDS – During a regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 21 the Leeds City Council approved a hiring freeze for all city departments.

See LEEDS COUNCIL, Page 8

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. Mark Wilson released information pertaining to the amount of school-aged children (5 to 18-years-old).

See COVID NUMBERS, Page 5

Trussville woman is Ms. Senior Alabama’s first runner-up in pageant and winner in life

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

See COSBY LAKE, Page 8

ta. Muniz said his years in the industry have taught him how to make a business successful.

“The location is great but good food and service is the big thing,” Muniz said. “Also, being very clean is important to us and we just have to work hard and do our best.”

On the menu, you can expect five different types of steaks, a variety of burgers, including Hawaiian and American, oysters, wings, mozzarella sticks, Tex-Mex options from the grill, soup and salad options and specialty drinks.

TRUSSVILLE — Trussville resident and retired St. Vincent’s Chaplain Dr. Penny Njoroge placed first runner-up at the Ms. Senior Alabama 2020 pageant, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020.

Because of COVID-19, pageant organizers were not sure they could have a pageant this year, but thanks to Crossbridge Church of Christ, the pageant was possible. The date of the pageant was special for Njoroge, who celebrated her third anniversary of citizenship on Sept. 12.

Njoroge’s inspiring story has changed lives and inspired many others. She came to the United States from Africa in 2000. She didn’t start college until she was 56-years-old, after experiencing an abusive domestic situation. Eventually, Njoroge obtained a doctorate and was a board-certified chaplain and licensed counselor, further helping others.

“I don’t think it was a coincidence,” Njoroge said.

“I’m a Christian and I tend to reflect on my background and look at where God has put me. I was born and raised in Kenya and was in the slums of Nairobi. I was never supposed to go to school but God gave me the opportunity.”

After beating all of the odds, Njoroge said she fought to make the best life possible for herself and her four children.

“This is my way of blazing a trail for other people

my age and for people in my country,” Njoroge added.

She worked at St. Vincent’s for 16 years. Looking back, Njoroge said she got her strength from her desire to help others.

“During the abuse, I attempted suicide twice and I was almost successful the second time,” said Njoroge.

“But it was God that got me through it all.”

Kim Crawford-Meeks, a current chaplain at St. Vincent’s, said Njoroge inspired her to become a chaplain after her daughter was involved in

a motorcycle accident.

“She had her ear cut off and collar bone sticking straight out, and we were at the hospital waiting on one of her surgeries, and in the door walked Chaplain Penny,” Crawford-Meeks said. I asked if I could speak to her and she invited me to her home. She told me her courageous story and said if I can do it, you can.”

Njoroge coached Crawford-Meeks through the process, telling her how to become a chaplain.

“I did all of those and have been a staff chaplain at St. Vincent’s for 6 years,” Crawford-Meeks said. “I am now following in Penny’s footsteps in leading groups in Behavioral Health.”

“She is one of the best chaplains at that hospital and I am so proud of her,” Njoroge said of Crawford Meeks.

Njoroge said she is thankful she could inspire others.

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Trussville resident, former Southern Living editor, to be honored at Birmingham Botanical Gardens From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — Trussville’s Dr. John A. Floyd, Jr. will be honored during the Birmingham Blooms event at Botanical Gardens on Sunday, Oct. 4.

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Argo Hardware giving back to schools and school programs through mum sales

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ARGO — Argo Hardware is giving back to the community amid the coronavirus.

Owner Glen Waldrop said he identified a need for schools during the pandemic and wanted to do all he could to help.

“2020 has not been a typical year,” Waldrop said. “So, schools haven’t had the same opportunities, especially pro-

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grams such as football, band and color guard. They always raise money and people haven’t been able to do that this year.”

Argo Hardware decided to donate $5 for every mum sale to the school or school program of the buyer’s choice.

Waldrop said the money will go to several schools in St. Clair County, Jefferson County, Blount County and Trussville.

“We wanted to make it

something that would serve a better purpose than just going into a general fund and being used,” Waldrop added.

The the fundraiser was promoted on Facebook and spread by word-of-mouth.

Waldrop said he was surprised at how so many community members came together to give back.

“It took a life of it’s own,” he said. “It turned into something really cool.”

The mum sales start-

ed early this year that in past years, something Waldrop said was a welcomed change.

“People were ready for change this year,” he explained. “We thought this year is the time to take the reins and do something for these kids.”

The schools will get the checks at the end of the month. Waldrop hopes to make the fundraiser a new tradition.

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Crime Stoppers looking for Leeds man charged with attempted murder From The Tribune staff reports

LEEDS — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking for information leading to the arrest of a Leeds man wanted on a felony warrant.

John Glen Lowery, 50, is charged with failure to appear for attempted murder.

According to a court affidavit, Lowery was originally arrested on Aug. 22, 2019, in connection to the stabbing of

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another man. After posting bond, court documents state that Lowery did not show up for his preliminary hearing on Sept. 9, 2020.

Lowery’s last known address is in the 1200 block of Pinecrest Loop, in Leeds.

If you have information on the whereabouts of Lowery, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at (205) 254-7777.

You will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.

Vehicles broken into at 2 Trussville hotels overnight; gun stolen

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department is investigating four vehicle break-ins at two different hotels.

Sometime overnight from Tuesday, Sept. 22 to Wednesday, Sept. 23, two vehicles were broken into at the Holiday Inn Express on Valley Road.

A sergeant on patrol first noticed the rear passenger window busted out of a Chevrolet Silverado. The sergeant contacted the driv-

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er who reported a backpack with a Mac Book Pro inside was stolen from the vehicle.

On Wednesday morning, police received a call to the Holiday Inn Express on a report of another vehicle break-in. A Ford F350 had a passenger side window broken out. The owner said several items were stolen including a Taurus 9mm handgun and bag of tools.

Also overnight, an officer on patrol at the Hilton Garden Inn on Edwards Lake Parkway noticed broken glass in the parking lot and a rear passenger

side window broken out of a GMC Sierra. Although nothing was taken from the GMC, a Chevrolet Silverado parked beside the GMC also had a rear passenger side window busted. When officers contacted the owner, he reported his wallet, driver’s license, insurance cards and a debit card were stolen.

Those responsible could face charges of unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle, criminal mischief and theft of property. If you have information, call the Trussville Police Department.

Trussville police have warning after indecent exposure incident in Target parking lot

From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department made an arrest for indecent exposure after a detective said he witnessed a man masturbating in the parking lot of Target.

The detective responded to the area on Friday, Sept.

26, after dispatchers received

calls in reference to a man in a white SUV with his pants down. After the 26-year-old was arrested, he told police he had an addiction to pornography and that he was glad he got caught because he needs help.

“People need to know it’s important to be aware of their surroundings,” Chief Eric Rush said. “This could be a precursor to a more dan-

gerous situation.”

Studies show this type of exhibitionism is often a sign of more deviant sexual behaviors.

“In these cases, it is obvious there are mental health issues at play,” said Rush.

“Our hope is that in these types of cases the people get the help they need before the situation escalates in the future.”

2 guns stolen from unlocked vehicle at Trussville home From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department is investigating after two firearms were reported stolen from a truck at a home on

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“I know this has been frustrating and inconvenient for everyone and I apologize on behalf of the county,” Knight said. “This bridge project was bid out like all of our bridge replacements. The initial plan was to build the new bridge

Magnolia Trail.

The truck owner said his work truck was unlocked when someone took the firearms early on Sunday, Sept.

20. The theft happened sometime between 1:20 a.m. and 2:50 a.m.

Items reported stolen were A Glock G19 with a laser sight, a Glock G43, and four magazines containing 33 bullets.

If you were in the area during the time of the theft and have any information, call Trussville Police.

and road while using the old road until the new section was complete. The failure of the old road complicated matters significantly.”

The culverts under the roadway allow the waters of Stinking Creek to flow into the Cahaba River. Knight said the county was already planning to construct a new section of

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Frontera Grill in Trussville closed, SPOC Automation recognized on list of fastest- leaving another empty storefront in Trussville Shopping Center growing U.S. companies

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TRUSSVILLE — For the third time, SPOC Automation has been named to the 2020 Inc. 5000 — Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest-growing privately held

companies in America.

“This is an honor for everyone at SPOC,” Bobby Mason, the company’s CEO, says. “Our growth is the direct result of the incredible work and dedication of everyone on our team. To have been named to this presti-

gious list for the third time, that should make everyone on our team proud.”

Every year, the magazine compiles a list of the fastest-growing privately held companies based on percentage revenue growth over a three-year period. This list honors businesses of all sizes, and past winners have included such notable brands as Microsoft, Timberland, Intuit, Oracle and Patagonia.

One of Trussville’s most decorated companies, SPOC Automation is a U.S.-based innovation company specializing in automation technology for the oil and gas industry.

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TRUSSVILLE — Frontera Mexican Grill, in the Trussville Shopping Center off Chalkville Mountain Road is closed permanently.

The last day for the restaurant was Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020.

The latest closure in the strip mall with the former Kmart leaves only three spaces in use. GameStop, Hayes Shoes and East Buffet will now be the only operating businesses in the strip.

Frontera Grill in the Trussville Shopping Center is closes on Sept. 27, 2020.

There are other locations in the shopping development, including Arby’s, Full Moon BBQ, and Paul’s Hot Dogs, but those businesses are in separate buildings.

The shopping center is

A strip mall in the Trussville Shopping Center sits with only three operating spaces after the closure of Frontera Grill.

managed by Aronov, which has been in talks about remodeling the center but no plans have been released.

City leaders already confirmed that a large retailer has shown interest in leasing part of the old Kmart, but the name of the retailer has not been officially released.

Businesses that have left the strip mall include Kmart, Office Depot, Verizon, Aldi, Mr. Burch and Seafood and Chicken Box.

18-year-old hurt in east Mary’s Bouquet closes after Jefferson County shooting 4 decades in Trussville From The Tribune staff reports

By Erica Thomas, managing editor

TRUSSVILLE — After gracing Main Street in Trussville for 46 years, Mary’s Bouquet closed its doors.

Sisters Linda Barnett and Sandra Hodge sold the building on Main Street to the Trussville Redevelopment Authority (TRA) for $299,250.00. Their family has been operating the florist since the 90s.

“We’ve been happy to have been there,” said Barnett. “We have just had so many good customers that are really just like friends. We have valued being in Trussville all these years.”

Barnett said some of her

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customers have been shopping with her for many years but she is hopeful for what the TRA has in store for the downtown area.

“We’re sad to not be there any longer but maybe they [TRA] can do something else with the building,” Barnett said. “It’s sad to be closing after all these years.”

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Floyd is a longtime volunteer and supporter of the Gardens, and hopes to see it thrive well into the future.

“That’s a wonderful thing about these Gardens—everything here is a work in progress,” said Floyd. “It’s fun to see what your gift can do to make this garden more beautiful. And if you don’t believe that these Gardens are known all over the country, you just need to travel to other botanical gardens and other botanical circles. We are very

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According to an announcement from Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham Blooms is a special outdoor supper that will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 4 in the Dunn

Although there are no plans to reopen right away, Barnett said she is considering opening another location in the future.

“I have looked around a little to see what we might be interested,” Barnett said. “But right now, I don’t know.”

It is unclear what TRA plans to do with the building.

Formal Rose Garden and Hill Garden. Presented by IBERIABANK and led by former Board Chair Beverley Hoyt and her dedicated volunteer committee, Birmingham Blooms will honor the former Southern Living Editor in Chief one week from Sunday.

The event will also feature book signings by Mark D. Sikes and James Farmer.

According to the Gardens, individual and corporate sponsorships start at $350.

For more information about becoming a sponsor of Birmingham Blooms, visit bbgardens.org/blooms.

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When they arrived on the scene the deputies found an 18year old man with a gunshot

Authorities warn consumers of price gouging during hurricane repair efforts From The Tribune staff reports

MONTGOMERY — Authorities are warning residents of the potential for scams, fraud and price gouging during repair efforts following Hurricane Sally.

Officials with the Home Builders Licensure Board and the Attorney General’s Office joined Baldwin County District Attorney Robert Wilters and State Representative Matt Simpson of Daphne in Fairhope to warn coastal Alabamians to be on the lookout for fraud as they hire workers to repair storm damage and purchase needed items.

The Home Builders Licensure Board encourages consumers to use licensed home builders and roofers as required by law to avoid being taken advantage of by unscru-

pulous operators.

“Based on the Governor’s disaster declaration, the Home Builders Licensure Board has activated its emergency roofer license for Mobile and Baldwin Counties in an effort to speed recovery and to protect Alabama consumers damaged

by Hurricane Sally.” said Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board Executive Director, J.R. Carden.

The Home Builders Licensure Board and the Attorney General’s Office also outlined steps consumers should take when working with a contractor builder on storm damage repairs: • Ask if they are licensed.

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Who have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Wilson sent the numbers to the city of Trussville and to Trussville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill in order to provide a “sense of context” for school reopening, although there is no way to verify the children attend TCS. The numbers were broken into four-week periods: • 6/28 – 7/25: 40 • 7/26 – 8/22: 25 • 8/23 – 9/21: 72 For the entire three months considered, the city of Trussville had a total of 585 residents who tested positive for the virus. 137 of those were in the 5 – 18 years-old age range.

“The average age among these school-age cases has been about 15 years old,” Wilson added.

In the email, Wilson said the Trussville City Schools reopening plan seems to be working.

“It is often impossible to determine exactly where someone became infected with the virus, we are not aware of any cases that were contracted at school during class time, thanks to the precautions you have put in place,” Wilson wrote.

The Trussville City School system has not released the number of coronavirus cases in schools because of privacy concerns. Wilson said he does believe numbers of cases are important for the public to know.

“I think it’s helpful for parents to be informed,” Wilson said in an interview with The Tribune. “The spread of the virus has a lot more to do with our precautions that we’re taking and less to do with the numbers unless the numbers get bad and we have an actual outbreak within the schools.”

Hoover City Schools launched a coronavirus dashboard just this week. TCS Board of Education member Mark Sims asked for a similar process during a regular meeting for the board. TCS Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services Dr. Mandi Logan told Sims that it would be nearly impossible for the nurses of schools to gather all of the data because of the workload that would put on them.

According to the Hoover City School dashboard, 36 students have tested positive for COVID-19 and another 57

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are suspected, but have not yet tested positive. That includes all students who have reported to the school whether they attend classes through the 50% blended option or the virtual option.

HCS has an enrollment of 13,443 students while Trussville City Schools has an enrollment of approximately 4,800 students.

When asked how anyone would know about an outbreak at a school that is not releasing numbers, Wilson said superintendents are taking the pandemic very seriously and would likely do what is necessary to stop the spread.

He also said he is looking forward to the State Department of Education providing those numbers soon.

Wilson released the following statement concerning the release of COVID-19 numbers within the Trussville City Schools system: There have been some discussions between JCDH and a few school leaders, including the Trussville City Schools superintendent, about sharing information about COVID-19 cases among school students.

JCDH has significant limitations on what it can report due to HIPAA regulations.

Regarding the schools sharing information, we have discussed concerns about protecting students’ privacy, as well as making sure the data are accurate. It is our understanding that the State is considering potential ways to collect and share information with the public that protect privacy and assure accuracy.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, HIPAA laws to not apply to most schools and school districts.

In an interview with The Tribune, Wilson said it is challenging to determine where exactly someone gets the virus.

“We do disease investigations as much as we can,” Wilson said. “We do the contact tracing and all of that.”

The health officer added that contact tracing requires people who test positive to

alert those they have been around.

“We also look at how many cases popped up in the same place at the same time,” said Wilson.

When it comes to the coronavirus, Wilson said those who are asymptomatic often go uncounted because they do not realize they have the virus and are not tested.

“We can’t absolutely prove anything,” Wilson added. “Because all of this is circumstantial, but we haven’t seen anything that’s clearly linked to the schools. There could be because it can be asymptomatic.”

In the email to the city and the TCS Superintendent, Wilson said precautions in schools seem to be effective so far. He did voice concerns about activities happening out of schools.

“We remain concerned about activities that occur outside of school where the virus is spreading,” Wilson stated in the email. “Also, keep in mind that there are certainly many more people who have been infected who were never tested.”

When asked what activities Wilson was speaking of in the email, he said social events including football games, parties and sleepovers.

“What we are concerned about mostly is not what’s happening during the school day, in the school, as much as we are what’s happening outside of the school,” Wilson said. “That is stuff that we can’t control. We would like our public to take that more seriously.”

MOODY — There is something different strolling the halls of schools in Moody this year and she’s soft, gentle and loves kids. Her name is Izzy and she is a two-year-old Goldendoodle, turned therapy dog.

Her owner, Sgt. Ron Richardson, with the Moody Police Department, saw a video of a therapy dog being used in Cullman County courts. He knew his dog was something special and thought it would be a great idea to share the love.

“I met with Chief Hunt and we presented the idea to the mayor and council and they loved it,” Richardson said. “We presented it to St. Clair County Superintendent Mike Howard and he thought it was a great idea.”

So, off Izzy went, to a twoweek training course with Off the Leash K9 in Homewood.

Her trainer, Justin Snead, told Richardson since Izzy was already a mild-mannered pup, training should be fun and easy. Izzy underwent a personality assessment to make sure she would be fit for the job. Snead also taught Izzy how to walk without a leash.

“He took her into stores without a leash and she behaves and minds,” Richardson said. “Justin did a phenomenal job with her.”

Of course, Izzy can go back to Off the Leash K9 anytime she needs a refresher course.

Izzy is not a service animal. She is a therapy dog. She comforts and brings smiles to the faces of students and community members in Moody.

Students are able to visit with Izzy when they are feeling stressed or sad.

“She’s really good at oneon-one,” Richardson offered.

“We have parent-teacher conferences and we will go in

there and she’ll lay her head on their lap if they get upset.”

Richardson and Izzy visit each school in Moody. She walks the halls and even has her own Instagram page so kids can keep up when she is away.

“She had a Facebook page, but the kids don’t really use that so they asked for an Instagram page,” Richardson said.

This well-behaved pup offers much more than therapy.

“They have all said Izzy is the best thing for our school and our community right now,” Richardson added.

“When she comes in, she just lights up the room.”

While Richardson is performing his SRO duties, Izzy stays by his side. He said she offers a unique experience for students and helps them learn how to interact with animals.

“Of course I tell them not all dogs are like Izzy,” Richardson said. “Not all dogs are very nice and sweet.”

Izzy even has her own police badge from the Moody Police Department, badge number: IZZY. When she visits Moody High School, there is something special about her visits with Principal Chris Walters.

“She goes straight to Walters because she knows she’s going to get Bacon Strips,” Richardson said.

The principal said he looks forward to Izzy’s visits in the mornings.

“It’s pretty neat,” Walters said. “I look forward to her coming in there because she works hard and it’s good to

see. She’s been a huge addition to our school.”

St. Clair County Schools Superintendent Mike Howard said the kids love having Izzy in the schools.

“She is serving her purpose as a great therapy dog for our staff and students,” Howard said. “We’re very appreciative of Sgt. Ron Richardson and for him to share his dog with our school system.”

Howard said he has even looked into training for his own dog to do the same job as Izzy.

In her spare time, this gentle K9 likes to hang out at Club Mutts, play with softballs and tennis balls, and spend time at home with her family. Her sisters (Richardson’s daughters Lindsey and Shelby) have had to learn how to share the love as well.

For Richardson, that love is something worth sharing.

“She knows when I’m having a bad day,” Richardson said. “She’s like a kid.

She knows when to push your buttons and when not to. I get joy from watching her help other people.”

Although Richardson said he wasn’t much of a “dog person” before, Izzy is now truly like family to him.

“She sleeps in the bed,” Richardson admitted. “She’s got me trained.”

Richardson is sure to not overwork Izzy. He said three to four days a week is enough therapy.

“She’s got it made, living the best life of anything there is,” said Richardson.

Blue Ribbon From front page

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized HTHS along with other winners in the video in this story on www.TrussvilleTribune. com.

HTHS Principal Tim Salem was pleased to hear the good news.

“The HTHS staff, students, and parents have met the high standards of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, and I am excited to discover all of our high school’s continued successes,” Salem said.

The school was honored as an Exemplary High Performing School based on performance on state assessments and testing.

The U.S. Department of Education recognizes public and non-public schools as Blue Ribbon Schools every year.

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Agency proposes protections for 2 Eastern US mussel species

By JOHN FLESHER AP Environmental Writer

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.

(AP) — Federal regulators Monday proposed listing as threatened two freshwater mussel species native to many eastern U.S. rivers and streams.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said longsolid and round hickorynut mussels have disappeared from some states and are doing poorly elsewhere. They are among roughly 300 species of freshwater mussels across the nation, two-thirds of which are in peril.

A designation of “threatened” means they're likely to become “endangered,” or at risk of extinction, in the foreseeable future in much or all of their range.

Adding them to the federal list will raise awareness of their plight and generate resources and partnerships aimed at rescuing them, the fish and wildlife service said.

“Freshwater mussels are at the leading edge of the U.S. extinction crisis, so it’s a relief that these two important river dwellers are finally on their way to gaining the protection they need to survive,” said Tierra Curry, a senior scientist with the Center for Biological Diversity, which petitioned the agency in 2010 to protect the species and filed a lawsuit last year to enforce a decision deadline.

Freshwater mussels are important for healthy rivers and streams because they filter

out pollutants and sediments as they feed.

The longsolid measures up to five inches (127 millimeters) long and can live up to 50 years in sand, gravel and cobble stream bottoms. It still is found in Alabama, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. It has disappeared from Georgia, Indiana and Illinois.

The round hickorynut is smaller, reaching three inches (76 millimeters) in length.

It lives up to 15 years and prefers similar habitats in Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and West Virginia. It is no longer found in Georgia, Illinois or New York.

Both species have been harmed by damaged and shrinking habitat due to poor farming practices and development, along with genetic isolation and invasive species.

The service also is proposing to designate “critical habitat” for the mussels along more than 2,000 miles (3,200 kilometers) of river. Federal agencies would have to consult with the service before

doing work or issuing permits for certain activities in those areas. Many of the remaining longsolid and round hickorynut mussels are in places occupied by other protected species.

Also planned is an economic analysis of costs arising from the critical habitat designation.

Public comments will be accepted through Nov. 28.

“With animals whose range is spread across several states, it can be hard for any single researcher or biologist to gain an understanding of the big picture,” said Leo Miranda, director of the agency’s Southeast regional office.

“But that’s exactly what we did over the course of several months, developing the first comprehensive look at the status of these mussels and their plight. This laid the foundation for our decision.”

The service said it decided against listing the purple lilliput, a small mussel in the same types of waterways. Although its numbers are declining, more than 100 populations are expected to remain in six major river basins for the next 20-30 years.

Sep. 30 - Oct. 6, 2020

Alabama lifts pandemic restriction on bar hours

By The Associated Press

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama alcohol regulators voted Tuesday to lift restrictions on operating hours for bars and restaurants that were imposed in the summer to stem the spread of the new coronavirus and adopted new rules written in conjunction with the businesses.

With cases of COVID-19 increasing at a slower rate after months of a statewide rule requiring masks in public, members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted to eliminate an emergency rule that required businesses to stop selling alcohol at 11 p.m. and close 30 minutes later.

Originally intended to keep down crowds and encourage social distancing, the rule also reduced revenues and limited tips for servers.

The Tuscaloosa City Council approved a $400,000 program to aid bars hurt by the pandemic.

ABC Administrator Mac Gipson said the restriction on operating hours was a “business killer” for bars.

While allowing bars to stay open later, the board also approved a new order that Gipson said emphasizes health considerations including 50% occupancy rules, face coverings, social distancing, hand sanitizing and cleaning.

The rules are similar to health orders, but the vote gave ABC officials enforcement power.

Violations could be punished with suspension of liquor licenses, he said, but businesses will receive warnings first. Bar owners were involved in developing the new rules, he said.

“They’re conscious of what can happen,” Gipson said during a online meeting.

In Birmingham, where bars, restaurants and breweries offer a range of nighttime entertainment, the county health officer, Dr. Mark Wilson said the state “definitely did the right thing” in July by limiting hours but was justified in making a change following weeks of improvement.

“I think given the fact that we’re doing relatively better now I don’t have strong feel-

ings about it,” said Wilson, who oversees the Jefferson County Health Department. “I think it’s reasonable to sort of see how it goes.”

Meanwhile, state health officials and Gov. Kay Ivey are considering whether to extend a statewide rule that requires face masks in public places for anyone who can’t stay at least 6 feet (2 meters) from others. Ivey has indicated she plans to continue the requirement, which is supported by state hospitals and doctors.

The mask rule is scheduled to expire on Friday. Ivey’s office said the state will begin receiving the first shipment of more than 1 million rapid tests provided by the federal government to detect COVID-19 in coming months.

According to data kept by The Associated Press, there were about 277 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 people in Alabama over the past two weeks, which ranks 15th in the country for new cases per capita. The state has seen at least 2,517 virus-related deaths.

3 hurt in flash fire at Tarrant plant

By The Associated Press

TARRANT, Ala. (AP) — Three men are being treated Thursday after a flash fire at an industrial plant in Alabama.

The accident happened shortly after 8 a.m. at ABC Coke in Tarrant. Fire Chief Ja-

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A flash fire is a sudden, intense fire caused by ignition of a mixture of air and a dispersed flammable substance such as a solid, flammable or

combustible liquid, or a flammable gas.

Three workers were found with burn injuries to their chest, head and neck areas.

They were taken to UAB Hospital, but Rickels said none of the injuries are life-threatening.

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Sep. 30 - Oct. 6, 2020

Argo council accepts resignation

By Erik Harris, sports editor

ARGO — Tony Alldredge is out a little sooner than expected.

On Monday night, the Argo City Council accepted his letter of resignation following four years of service as a councilmember.

Alldredge did not run for reelection in 2020 and was set to turn his seat over to Danny McCarley in November.

He had two meetings remaining in his term but was forced to step away early after selling his house and moving outside Argo city limits, according to Mayor Betty Bradley.

Moody From front page

Officer Trenton Wicks was presented with an award by Moody Police Chief Thomas Hunt, who explained that Wicks saved the life of an offender in August.

On Aug. 13 Wicks responded to a report of a burglary where he found the offender injured by broken glass after trying to enter a home to assault the victim. The offender had severed a vein on his left arm, causing severe bleeding. Wicks applied a tourniquet to him to stop the bleeding which saved his life.

“It just goes to show you that it doesn’t matter if you’re committing a crime, if you’re the victim, if the police is there we’re going to help you no matter what you are, what color you are – it doesn’t matter.”

Wicks was presented with a lifesaving medal and certificate for his action on that date.

“We love our police officers, they do a great job,”

Tony Alldredge

“You’ve done a fantastic job for the city,” said Bradley to Alldredge during Monday night’s council meeting.

“We could not have asked for anybody to do any more than what you’ve tried to do for this city. I think that with ev-

said Mayor Joe Lee. “It’s like Chief Hunt said, it doesn’t matter who you are, they’re there to serve and protect.”

The council also recognized Moody High School student, Summer Arnold, 17, who was given an award for community service. The award was recommended by Councilman Nick Rutledge.

Rutledge recounted a night that he met with his daughter at a local fast food restaurant where a crowd had left trash in the lot.

“It was pretty bad,” he said. “And I witnessed this young lady out there – and I don’t know her – I witness this young lady picking up all this trash, which meant a lot to me living in the city and serving. And I think she deserved to be recognized.”

He then got her name and invited her to the meeting where she was presented with the award.

Later in the meeting, Councilman Lynn Taylor presented the 2020-2021 city budget.

He said that the budget was

erybody together, we’ve been able to make improvements here.”

Alldredge also spoke on Monday night, apologizing to his fellow councilmembers for the unfortunate timing.

“We’ve been here for 27 years, so this is difficult, but this is the only thing I can think to do,” said Alldredge.

“The timing did not work out just exactly the way we wanted it to.”

He says his home sold before it ever went on the market.

Argo plans to leave his seat vacant for the remaining two meetings before the new council steps in this November.

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Roderickus Lamar Singleton, 32, of Birmingham, is charged with theft of property and arson.

Police said on Sept. 11, detectives were notified about possible embezzlement at the restaurant at 1555 Montgomery Highway after $3,000 disappeared from the cash register between Sept. 5 and

Sept. 7.

“After the business closed on the night of Sept. 8th, a small fire occurred in the dining area,” Hoover Police said in a statement. “Hoover Police detectives and the Hoover Fire Marshal’s Office launched a joint investigation into the case, which revealed that the fire was intentionally set.”

The general manager of the restaurant, Singleton, was later identified as the suspect.

Detectives believe he set the fire to cover up the theft.

Singleton will be taken to

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Capital budget requests were in the amount of $121,820 and included new

fire hydrants, new equipment for Parks and Recreation, Public Works, as well as the police and fire departments.

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Capital projects were $840,00, which include paving roads, ramp work on I-20 Highway and Kelly Creek Rd. Taylor reported that the city was able to meet the required difference in revenue versus expenses of $1,369,873.

Before the meeting ended, the council accepted the lowest bid from Aqua Marine Enterprises, Inc. to build two storm shelters. One will be located at Moody City Park and the other at Whites Chapel Community Center. Lee said that construction should be completed in six months.

In other business the council: • Approved up to $1,800 from community policing on items for upcoming events such as Octoberfest, etc., • Approved the purchase of rain suits for SRO officers and Beck First Aid equipment for $299.65, and • Authorized an audit agreement with Truitt, Tingle, Paramore and Argent, PC.

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Cosby Lake From front page

By Crystal McGough

Clay City Manager Ronnie Dixon gave an update during the pre-council meeting of the Clay City Council Tuesday night, Sept. 22, concerning the Cosby Lake dredging project. The project was originally proposed to be completed in October, but the employees working on the project suffered home damage from the hurricane, causing a temporary delay in the project.

“Y’all all know that Hurricane Sally came through and did major damage to south Alabama,” Dixon said.

“All six of the guys working in Cosby have major home damage. The owner of the company is still without power as of today. And the guy that runs the dredge, he’s got a tree through the middle of his house that they were not able to get out until today.

“If you notice, the boats are tied to the bank, or either up on their trailer, and they’re going to be that way through at least next Wednesday. We, of course, won’t let the ball drop on the dredging, but I thought it was only fair that we let those guys get their homes secured.”

Dixon said that the team has committed to finishing the project before the Christmas holidays, despite the delay.

“I told them we would not impose the fine for missing the deadline,” Dixon said.

“That’s just, if nothing else, it’s just being a good human being, just to let them go take care of their families.”

Councilor Dennis Locke announced this month’s $500 school grant winners. They are as follows: • Clay Elementary School: Rebekah Ferguson, 2nd grade teacher, will use the funds to purchase virtual learning manipulatives and resources.

• Bryant Elementary School: Kristi Grimes, 2nd and 3rd grade exceptional education teacher, will use the funds to pur-

chase a variety of handson, tactile learning tools.

• CCMS: Mrs. Jordan Tyler, 8th grade English Language Arts teacher, will use the funds to purchase a class set of the novel Hidden Figures (Young Readers edition), as well as the DVD. Any remaining funds will go toward purchasing additional items for her classroom.

• CCHS: Amanda Daniel, Health Science (Patient Care Tech) teacher, will use the funds to purchase student study modules through the National Healthcare Association.

Students in her class will have the opportunity to take a national certification exam to become certified as patient care technicians.

“Congratulations to all of our teachers,” Locke said.

Mayor Charles Webster added that he received several “thank you” notes from the schools.

“They really do appreciate what the city does for them,” Webster said. “It does not go unnoticed at the schools that we do help them a lot. …

Those four principals work better together than any that I’ve ever seen. We’ve got a very good group of principals. … I think we’ve got our schools probably in the best shape they been since they’ve been in existence as far as administrators go.”

The council discussed and agreed to move forward with the city’s annual Veteran’s Day luncheon on November 11, 2020, at the Clay Community Center. Invitations will go out soon.

“On that particular one, because we will have so many elderly involved, I’m going to recommend that we do have temperature checks at the door,” Dixon said. “It’s kind of fun being the only game in town. When I call and say, ‘Hey, we’re doing Veteran’s Day,’ they just bend over backwards.”

Dixon also announced that the annual city of Clay Christmas tree lighting will be Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. The date for the Christmas parade is

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The council held a public hearing concerning the annexation of 5787 Cheryl Drive (A-2020-01) and the rezoning of 6901 Pannell Road (Z-2020-01).

“Mayor, (6901 Pannell Road) is the one that I mentioned before, where we have some real problems,” Dixon said. “There was a house on two acres of land prior to the tornado in 2012. The owner of the house got insurance money, didn’t repair the house and subsequently sold it to a flipper. The flipper subdivided the land on paper only; he never petitioned the P&Z, nor the council, and started to build a second house on the same property. … It’s been under a stop work order since probably Christmas of last year.”

Dixon said that he has spoken to attorneys and the plaintiff, and that there are a lot of issues surrounding this property. The council did not need to take any immediate action, but the issue will go before Planning & Zoning again before coming back to the council for a vote.

Following the hearing, the council passed the following ordinances and resolutions: Ordinance 2020-07, an ordinance to annex 5787 Cheryl Drive into the city of Clay Ordinance 2020-08, amending the city’s zoning ordinance (2018-01) to update regulations and terminology regarding building materials.

Resolution 2020-06, declaring weeds to be a public nuisance at 8054, 8073 and 8074 Lizmore Lane, and 769 Chestnut Drive.

Webster and Dixon reminded the public that the city is now using the Everbridge system to provide mass communication with citizens in the city. To receive text and email notifications from city hall, citizens can text “ClayAl” to 888-777.

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Sep. 30 - Oct. 6, 2020

Trussville commits more fields to thriving soccer program

By Erik Harris, sports editor

TRUSSVILLE — The city of Trussville has dedicated $50,000 to a project, which will convert a baseball field at the Trussville sports complex into two soccer fields.

Director of parks and recreation, David Vinson, says the multi-purpose fields will be used for the city’s growing soccer and flag football leagues.

“Those are the sports that we’re in need of room for,” said Vinson.

“Our soccer program has grown so much, we needed field space for soccer more than we needed the big base-

ball field because we don’t really have a lot of kids playing in the older baseball leagues anymore, so we thought that would allow us to use that field to divide into soccer fields,” he continued.

Vinson says Trussville’s soccer program has been growing for the past decade, attracting as many as 800 kids per season. Baseball, on the other hand, typically fields roughly half as many.

Without a men’s baseball league in Trussville and the declining numbers experienced in older youth leagues, the choice to commit to a thriving soccer program was an easy one.

“When we first built that

field, we did so with the intent that it would be used for older boys baseball and men’s baseball, and we don’t have the men’s baseball program anymore and we don’t have too many kids playing older baseball, so we thought it would be a good idea to use that field space for our bigger programs like soccer that we don’t have enough field space for,” said Vinson.

Trussville, according to Vinson, currently has four fields allocated to soccer competition, while baseball has at least 10. That could change in coming months, as the field conversion is expected to complete by next spring.

After construction, Trussville will have one regulation soccer pitch and another smaller field that can accommodate younger competition and practice. Vinson says there was not enough room to build two regulation soccer fields.

Nevertheless, it’s a step in the right direction for soccer in Trussville.

“Soccer has been our fastest growing sport for at least the last 10 years,” said Vinson.

Leeds Council From front page

Mayor David Miller said that the freeze was in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic in order to save on personnel costs.

Since the outbreak earlier this year, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted national, state, and local economies. The CDC reports that there are more than 6 million cases in the U.S. with nearly 200,000 deaths and counting as of this date.

During the Monday night meeting Leeds Police Chief Jim Atkinson reported that a rookie officer had tested positive for the virus but that he believed that she would recover. He also said that others that had been around her have been tested and are awaiting results. Fire Chief Chuck Parsons said that tests for department employees have come back negative for the virus.

“This virus is so terrible and we’re doing everything we can against it, but you never know,” Atkinson told the council.

The pandemic has caused numerous changes to everyday life for most – if not all – Americans, with Leeds as no exception.

“What happened was the first month of COVID, virtually everything was shut down,” Miller said. “Our revenue dropped over $900,000 just for that one month. And then it’s gradually come back to a better level but not a normal level each month since then as various things come

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back on line.”

But despite this, Miller said that the city remains stable because of the reserve.

“We’re extremely sound, we have a tremendous reserve but the reason we keep our bond rating is because we have that reserve,” he said. “And if we don’t keep that bond rating then all of a sudden our bond interests escalates tremendously, so we have to do that. I can’t give you a solid date as to when we will take the hiring freeze off.

It’ll be as soon as possible.”

The council passed the resolution unanimously. Afterwards the council passed the fiscal year 2020-2021 city budget, also adjusted for the pandemic.

“The finance committee’s been hard at work on this and they also had to make some tough choices to come up with a budget plan that best suits the position of the city,” Miller said. “And we all hope that as we go forward more and more businesses will reopen and revenue will return to normal.”

A copy of the budget can be seen online in the agenda

packet section of the city’s website.

Toward the end of the meeting the council passed another abatement resolution, this time for a property on Cogbill St. A public hearing was held before the regular meeting began in which no one from the public spoke for or against the resolution.

Councilwoman Linda Miller said that the property was derelict, describing it as “uninhabitable” and that there were signs of drug use there, warranting a resolution that would declare it a public nuisance. The measure was passed unanimously by the council.

In other business, the council: • Approved an increase in employee health insurance premium benefits, • Approved a 15% cost of living adjustment for first responders of the fire and police departments, • Authorized a professional payroll processing service

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DEMARCO: Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court further cements support for Trump in Alabama captured the Alabama vote by a 28 percent margin. There is no question Alabama voters will return to the polls again to support President Trump in his bid for re-election as well.

Alabama is a majority conservative state, but Trump has captured the enthusiasm of Alabama Republican voters like no candidate before. He is able to connect with the state’s men and women on the issues that matter to them. And in Al-

By Paul DeMarco

It has been since 1976, when Alabama voters last selected a Democrat for president. While Alabama continued to vote for Democrats at the local level, the state’s electors have sent their votes to the Republican nominee for the past ten presidential election cycles. Since 2004, the Republican nominee has won by over 20 percentage points.

In 2016, Donald Trump

abama Faith and patriotism are held sacred by those who live in our state.

Yet, his nomination of conservative judges from top to bottom has also him earned loyalty from the Yellowhammer state.

Thus, President’s Trump pick of Judge Amy Coney Barrett is what Alabama wants to see in federal judges.

Judge Barrett is a daughter of the South, a woman of strong

By Rachel Malehorn

faith, a former law clerk of Justice Antonin Scalia and a strict constructionist who looks at the original intent of the United States Constitution. She will be President Trump’s third nomination to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court.

The confirmation of the Judge by the Senate will soon begin and Alabama voters will want her approved by the full Senate soon. Alabama Senator Doug Jones’ pledge to oppose

her nomination will further alienate him from the state’s voters.

As for Trump, elevating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court further adds another feather in his cap for his support here in Alabama.

And it will be reflected at the polls during the November 3rd presidential election.

Paul DeMarco is a former member of the Alabama House of Representatives

hypocrites, and we’re part of the problem. It’s our “brain in other peoples’ heads!” A long time ago, a faithful congregation member shared with me 4 questions that cut through the clutter. If the Corinthian members asked themselves these four questions, it would have saved years of heartache; us, too: • Is the charge true?

• Is it confidential?

• Is it necessary?

• Is it edifying?

How many times do we believe rumors without giving the subject of those rumors the benefit of the doubt? How many times do we repeat those unsubstantiated rumors with-

out asking the four questions above? How many minds have we corrupted by advancing those rumors? How many people have we hurt while we carry on our merry way? Why didn’t squash such rumors?

Why didn’t we check with the source?

Paul was no hypocrite, and he asks us not to be either.

Of course, no one is perfect.

Everyone knows that. But Christians should honest and forthright. That doesn’t mean we need to blab everything allat-once, leaving a path of destruction behind us. But it does mean we should be clear and straightforward in a graceful, gospel-centered way.

FAITH: Hypocrisy

By Chipley McQueen Thornton, PhD, Lead Pastor of FBC Springville

The Apostle Paul once promised to visit the congregation at Corinth. However, God changed his plans. Now, he must restore their confidence.

He wrote, “Do I make my plans according to the flesh, ready to say ‘Yes, yes’ and ‘No, no’ at the same time? As surely as God is faithful, our word to you has not been ‘Yes’ and ‘No’” (2 Cor 1:17-18).

Once writer notes that the double “yes” and “no” carries a consecutive force, as if to say, “Do I say ‘absolutely’ and ‘no way’ in the same breath?”

FBC Springville Pastor, Chipley McQueen Thornton.

(Guthrie, 1 & 2 Corinthians, 108). Paul was no hypocrite.

He didn’t tell people what they wanted to hear in the moment.

Many do that in our day. Perhaps they have a hard time saying, “No.” Perhaps they intend to follow through in the moment, but don’t get around to it. Or, perhaps they don’t intend to at all, but they want others to think highly of them.

Whatever the case, it falls under the label, “hypocrisy.”

It is purported the great orator, Charles Spurgeon wrote a description of the hypocrite, whom he called “Mr. FacingBoth-Ways.” He says: • “Like water, they boil and freeze according to temperature;” • “Their brains are in other peoples’ heads.”

• “If they are at Rome they

would kiss the pope’s toe, but when they are home they make themselves hoarse with shouting, ‘No popery.’”

Spurgeon concludes, “Let your face and hands, like the church clock, always tell how your inner works are going.

Better to be laughed as Tom Tell-truth than be praised as Crafty Charley” (sermon, “Mr. Facing Both Ways”).

Pastors shouldn’t be hypocrites, but neither should parishioners. We not only are to trust godly leaders until they give us a reason not to trust them . . . but we should stand-up and defend them when falsely accused. If we don’t, we’re the

O b i t u a ry

Skylar Mae McGuire

Harold C. Duckett

Sylar Mae McGuire, age 83, of Leeds passed away on September 20, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Mancle McGuire, brother; Johnny Isbell, and parents; Roy and Nellie Isbell.

She is survived by her son: Keith McGuire, daughter; Tammy Nickles (Vick), 4 grandchildren: Kacie Perry (Jared), Zach Nickles (Kristin), Christa Clackley, Brooklyn Clackley. 3 great-grandchildren; A.J. Nickles, Riley Nickles, and Foster Perry. Brother; Tim Isbell (Rick) and 3 sisters; Christine Eason, Marie Eason, and Ann Eason.

Duckett, Harold Cecil, age 86, of Leeds, AL passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jimmie Rose Duckett, and daughter, Jean Clackley.

Mr. Duckett is survived by his grandchildren, Kimberly Lee (Joey Weems) and Steven Clackley; great-grandchildren, Danyalle, Baylie, Christa, and Brooklyn; great-grandchildren, Caysen and Corbin.

march

3,1937 ~ september 20, 2020 (age 83)

Bettye B. McCool january

14, 1931 ~ september 20, 2020 (age 89)

Dorothy Jean "Dot" Watts

21, 1933 ~ september 24, 2020 (age 87)

Dorothy Jean “Dot” Watts, age 87, of Center Point passed away on September 24, 2020. She was a longtime member of Sun Valley Church of Christ, and a more recent member of Pinson Valley Church of Christ. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Watts, Jr.; her parents, Alvin J. and Annie Pearl Smith; and her sister, Faye Busenlehner. She is survived by her children, Ronald Dale Watts (Betty J.), Rhonda Reneé Buckner (Chris L.), and Gregory Alan Watts (Kristi); her grandchildren, Tonya, Zachery, Holland, Cody, Allie, Lexie, Kellie; 12 great-grandchildren; her sister, Gail Ward; and special friends and neighbors, Tommy and Kim Thomas.

3, 1932 ~ september 23, 2020 (age 88)

Herbert Lord of Trussville, AL went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He served in the Air Force for 4 years and retired from Good Year as an Auditor. He was a member of Clearview Baptist Church where he was a greeter and coffee maker. Herbert was a good and kind man. His favorite hobby was anything to do with airplanes. He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin Dennis and Daisy Dominick, his brother Ed, and his sister Carolyn. Herbert is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Rita, his daughter Karen Williams, his son Herbert “Alan” Lord, his grandchildren Brandon Edward Williams (Katie), Dustin Andrew Williams (Brittany), great-grandchildren Reece Edward, Mallory Katherine, and Eleanor Monroe.

Rebecca Dean Mize may

1, 1919 ~ september 22, 2020 (age 101)

Earline A. Bain, age 101, went to be with her Lord on September 22, 2020. She lived in Trussville her entire life and was a member of First Baptist Church of Trussville since her early teens. Mrs. Bain was married for 67 years to James M. Bain who preceded her in death. Visitation will be on Saturday from Noon until 1pm with graveside services following. Pastor Bob Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. She had 3 children, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

Elizabeth Boyd january

1, 1961 – september 25, 2020 (age 59)

Elizabeth Boyd, age 59, of Pell City passed away September 25, 2020.

She is survived by her daughters; Brandie Davis (Harold) and Julie Lundy ( Ryan), sisters; Linda Williams, Mary McClendon, and Irene Stout, brothers; Randy Davis and Leon Davis, grandchildren; Henley Davis, Ayden Lundy, Easton Lundy, and Johnathon Kelley, loved ones; Paul Boyd and Haley McNutt.

Mrs. Boyd was a loved and cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was fun-loving, outgoing, and a friend to all.

Linda Magee january

Herbert H. Lord january

30,1933 ~ september 20, 2020 (age 83)

Earline A Bain june

Bettye B. McCool, age 89, of Birmingham, passed away on September 20, 2020. She was an avid dancer and loved to go on beach trips. She was the State Accounting Manager with GMAC where she worked for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl B. McCool. She is survived by her children, Kathye Hillis (Phillip) and Carl McCool; her grandchildren, Austin Hillis (Mary) and Kelsey Hillis; and her great-grandchildren, John Hillis and Levi Hillis. A private service will be held on a later date.

january

december

4, 1949 ~ september 25, 2020 (age 71)

Rebecca Dean Mize, age 71, of Gardendale, passed away September 25, 2020. She was a graduate of Banks High School, a member of First Baptist Church of Pinson, and served on the Alabama Board of the National Federation of the Blind. Also was the former owner of All Sports Trophy and retired as a Vice President of Human Resources with over 20 years with SouthTrust/Wacovia/ Wells Fargo Bank. She was preceded in death by her husband James Allen Mize, Sr., and father James L. York. Private family only service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her mother Willie Dean York, sister Rhonda Carroll (Chuck), sons James Allen Mize Jr. (Shelly), Andrew B. Mize (Erin), grandchildren Carson (Ivy), Macy, Cameron, Taylor, Bo, numerous cousins and friends. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Pinson (681-9611) or AIDB Foundation (www.AIDB.org)

Legal Notice In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Blalock Building Company, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for the Parking Lot Expansion, Baseball Field and Cross-Country Course.

Access for Hewitt-Trussville High School, 6450 Husky Parkway, Trussville, AL 35173 for the State of Alabama and the County of Jefferson, Trussville City Board of Education, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify, Lathan Associates Architects, 300 Chase Park South, Suite 200, Hoover, AL 35244 Blalock Building Company, Inc. 7309 Gadsden Highway Trussville, AL 35173

7, 1953 – september 20, 2020

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” Revelation 21:4 Linda Allean Barnes Magee was born January 7, 1953 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was born to the Late Reverend Milton L. Barnes, Jr. and Bessie Lee Barnes. She graduated from Rowan High School in 1971. Linda had two children with former spouse, Wendell E. Magee, Sr. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1975 with a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. During the early years of her career, she taught classes in Applied Linguistics. Her passion became helping children communicate and express themselves properly in order to reach their full potential. Mrs. Magee was the first black Director of the School of Speech Language Hearing during the mid 70’s and 80’s. In 1992 she moved to Birmingham, Al where she became Director of Rehab in a skilled nursing facility working with the older population. In the latter part of her career she resigned from the management position to focus her attention on treating patients. She specialized in advance swallowing techniques in order to give persons with Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia and other neurological conditions a chance to have a better quality of life. At an early age she was introduced to the things of God. She played piano in her father’s church at First Baptist of Monticello. However, it was not until the early 80’s that she received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was filled with the Holy Spirit. It was at this time she began a lifelong journey of praying, studying, and sharing God’s Word. Over the years, Linda became the family’s source of prayer and encouragement. She was not ashamed of the gospel and anytime someone “had ears to hear” she would speak a Word. Most of the time you could find Linda cooking and baking cakes (caramel was everyone’s favorite!), eating at restaurants, at church, and spending time with family watching football. She was both an Alabama and Auburn fan, however when they played each other, it was... Roll Tide! She leaves to cherish her memories: Children, son, Wendell E. Magee, Jr.; daughter, VaLesa Magee; mother, Bessie L. Barnes,brothers Antonio Milton Peters, Richard L. Barnes, sisters Joanne Barnes Wheat (Rickey) and Angela Barnes Robinson(Mike); two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one niece, five nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first and dear nephew; Rickey D. A prayer I leave for you today: “ Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”

3 John 1:2 ~Linda Expressions of Gratitude Our family is forever appreciative of the prayers, condolences, thoughtful concerns, acts of kindness received during this time of bereavement. May God richly pour out blessings to you is our prayer.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that J & P Construction Company, Inc., Contractor, has completed the contract for Carson Filter Plant Liquid Lime for The Birmingham Water Works Board, Owner(s) and have made request for final settlement of said Contract.

All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify J & P Construction Company, Inc., P.O. Drawer 3147 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 or Robert Lang, Senior Engineer The Birmingham Water Works Board 3600 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35222.

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Tribune Living

Sep. 30 - Oct. 6, 2020

Trussville man honored Trussville teen receives for 20 years of safety with President’s Service Award Averitt Express From The Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Emma Brown is out to make a difference.

The Trussville teen has been recognized as The President’s Service Award winner — an honor presented to individuals whose service positively impacts their community and inspires those around them to take action.

Brown, a junior at John Carroll Catholic High School, earned the Bronze, Silver and Gold Service Awards; mean-

From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — A man from Trussville was honored for 20 years of safety with transportation company Averitt Express.

Associate Jerry Duncan is a Birmingham shuttle driver. He began his career as a dock associate before moving to a shuttle driver position, where he has been for the past 18 years.

Averitt emphasizes the importance of safety striving to have the safest trucks on the road and aiming for continual improvement through training and awareness campaigns.

TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville Middle School student Giada Gumina won the Stars Over Alabama Talent Show on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. This year’s statewide show was a virtual show, because of COVID-19.

Gumina is a 6th grader at HTMS. Her talent is theatre

ing she completed 250-plus hours of service benefiting her community. According to Brown, her time serving dinner at The Firehouse Shelter

Ms Senior Alabama

Trussville’s Giada Gumina wins her category in Stars Over Alabama Talent Show From The Tribune staff reports

Emma Brown. Submitted photo

was one of her most rewarding volunteer opportunities, and, as a future teacher, she also enjoyed assisting at the Cathedral Church of the Advent’s Vacation Bible School.

According to the program’s website, “The PVSA has continued under each administration, honoring the volunteers who are using their time and talents to solve some of the toughest challenges facing our nation.”

To learn more about The President’s Service Award, visit: www.presidentialserviceawards.gov.

and she performed a Shakespearean monologue. She won in her category for Junior Monologue. At only 11-yearsold, Gumina has already been cast as several characters in multiple productions.

Stars Over Alabama is a scholarship program that works with the Alabama Arts Alliance to create opportunities for children and teens who want access to art programs.

From front page

She hopes to continue empowering others. She runs Angel Counseling Services, helping victims of domestic violence and those with mental illness. She is also a motivational speaker. If not for her mother, who taught her children to rise above poverty and strives for success, Njoroge said she would not been able to do all of the things she has done. Now, it is her children and grandchildren Njoroge credits for her success.

“They have stuck with me through thick and thin, stood at my bedside as I faced death from sickness and surgery, fought for my life and cared for me back to health and wholeness to serve my God, my community and nation as I do today,” she explained.

Njoroge not only won the

Ms. Senior Alabama 1st Runner Up – Dr. Penny Njoroge (Also won: People’s Choice & Miss Congeniality), Ms. Senior Alabama – Cindy Dixon and 2nd Runner Up – Lorraine Bole

first runner-up in the Ms. Senior Alabama pageant, but she also won Miss Congeni-

Trussville City Fest 2020

ality and People’s Choice.

“It’s never too late to dream,” said Njoroge.

TRUSSVILLE - The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce held Trussville City Fest Tailgate & Celebrate on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.

The City of Trussville continued the celebration Saturday night with the official opening of the Entertainment District.

Photos are from The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce and The Tribune.

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Keeping Co Community 1st Always

Leeds tops West Morgan, extending win streak to 5

By Johnny Sanders, for The Tribune

LEEDS — The Leeds Green Wave put on their best Jekyl and Hyde performance last Friday with a homecoming victory over the West Morgan Rebels by a score of 35-12.

The Leeds defense never wavered but the offense could only muster a single first-half touchdown.

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Center Point starts fast, staves off Anniston comeback From The Tribune staff reports

ANNISTON — Center Point (4-2, 2-1) jumped out to a 17-point lead and staved off an Anniston comeback last Friday night in a 24-22 road win.

Eagles’ running back Troy Bruce continued his hot start with 147 yards rushing and a touchdown, as Center Point lassoed its third straight win after starting the year 1-2.

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WIDE RIGHT Pinson falls to Ramsay on missed extra point

By Erik Harris, sports editor

BIRMINGHAM — Celebration quickly turned to disappointment last Friday night at Legion Field.

Pinson Valley quarterback Zach Pyron commandeered a 79-yard touchdown drive when his team absolutely had to have it. He completed four passes, calmly marching the Indians down field for what looked like a game-tying drive in the closing minutes of an intra-class contest against 5A No. 3 Ramsay.

On a night that saw very little offensive firepower, Pyron dropped a dime into the back-left corner of the end zone, where Jaquel Fells Jr. gathered it for a 9-yard touchdown reception with 56 seconds remaining on the clock.

The point after would have tied the game at 14-all, but it missed wide right. Ramsay recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the remaining seconds to secure a 14-13 win over 6A No. 3 Pinson Valley.

The loss snaps a fourgame winning streak for the Indians, dropping them to 4-2 on the year. The Rams im-

Pinson Valley running back Michael Sharpe Jr. (4) charges down the sideline at Legion Field last Friday night. Photo by Ron Burkett

prove to 4-0, looking like a serious contender for the 5A state crown.

Pinson Valley’s final drive started at its own 21-yard line, as the visiting Indians faced a 14-7 deficit with 3:05 remaining in the game. The crucial march covered 79 yards on nine plays, the last of which floated 9 yards through the cool Magic City night.

Pyron-to-Fells looked pretty, but it was helpless without the all-important point after.

The Indians struggled

offensively for much of the night, totaling 240 yards on 51 plays against a Ramsay defense that has surrendered a total of 20 points in four games this season.

Ramsay forced five threeand-outs and secured an interception in 12 Pinson Valley drives. The visitor’s only other scoring drive came on their first possession of the game when senior running back Kenji Christian bounced off right tackle for a 20-yard touchdown gallop that evened things at 7-all.

For Ramsay, the game-winning touchdown went from quarterback Kamren Ivory to wideout Kameron Thomas with 4:17 remaining in the third quarter. The 19-yard connection converted a fourth down and broke a 7-7 deadlock that held for most of the night.

Ivory started fast, as he led a five-play touchdown drive on the opening possession of the game. He closed it with another fourth-down conversion, this time firing over the middle for a 15-yard score to Alonzo Johnson less than two minutes into the game.

Ivory finished 15 for 33 with 191 yards passing and two touchdowns.

For Pinson Valley, Pyron completed 13 of 27 passes for 170 yards and a score.

He also finished with an interception. Christian ran the ball 11 times for 63 yards and the score. Micah Woods caught four passes for 57 yards to go with four grabs for 42 yards from Ga’Quincy McKinstry.

Pinson Valley jumps back into Class 6A, Region 6 play this Friday when Mortimer Jordan visits Willie Adams Stadium.

Ethan Wilson kicks gamewinner, as Huskies edge Huffman

By Joshua Huff, for The Tribune

BIRMINGHAM — With its offense stuck in neutral all evening, Hewitt-Trussville turned to its kicker in the waning moments of regulation last Friday to defeat a tenacious Huffman team, 3-0, in what amounted to a gritty and resilient bounce-back performance following the Huskies’ Week 5 loss to No. 1 Thompson.

Ethan Wilson’s 40-yard field sealed the deal for the Huskies, which spent most of the night searching for an answer for a tough Huffman defense that has spent the past three weeks testing itself against several of the top teams in the state.

“Ethan smoked it through the uprights,” Hewitt-Trussville head coach Josh Floyd said. “We were fired up. We believe in him. He can get the job done. I’m proud of him for coming in at that moment.

We had thought about going for it, but we gave him a chance.”

Wilson’s field goal was set up by a 70-yard Armoni Goodwin scamper, the longest of the game.

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John Carroll blanks Moody, 21-0 From The Tribune staff reports

MOODY — The Moody High School football team slipped to 0-4 on Friday night thanks to a 21-0 loss at John Carroll Catholic — the team’s third shutout defeat in two seasons and first of 2020.

John Carroll went ahead for good with 3:14 remaining in the first half and later went to the break with a 14-0 advantage. That would be all the Cavaliers needed in this non-region contest.

For Moody, this is the first 0-4 start since 2010 when the Blue Devils finished winless under Brandon Wiley and David Stanford.

Moody will return to Class 5A, Region 6 play next Friday with a trip to St. Clair County (0-5).

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The senior, who entered the matchup with 10 touchdowns in just four games played this season, had little impact throughout most of the contest. Overall, the Auburn commit was guilty of two fumbles (one a bad exchange) in the first half alone.

However, when the Huskies most needed him, Goodwin delivered.

Though, as crucial as Goodwin’s run was, the play by the Huskies’ defense just prior to his run ultimately proved to be the catalyst for Hewitt-Trussville’s victory.

With its back to the wall midway through the fourth quarter, Hewitt-Trussville’s defense forced a Huffman turnover on downs at the Huskies’ 2-yard line thanks to a game-saving Michael Edwards tackle on Vikings

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The Eagles led by as many as 17 in the fourth quarter, thanks to a blocked punt by Tamarkus Junkins that he scooped up for a touchdown.

Junkins was also one of quar-

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Moody quarterback A.J. Wallace steps into a throw during a home game against Leeds on Sept. 11, 2020.

Photo by Ron Burkett

quarterback Justice Christian.

In fact, the Vikings had two opportunities on fourth down to punch it in, but were unable to.

“I can’t say enough about our defense,” Floyd said.

“Our defense played phenomenal. They kept them out of the endzone a couple of different times. You always say that it’s a game of inches …

Their quarterback almost got in there. He probably was at the quarter-inch line. Just stop after stop for our defense.”

In a game where the offense could do little to get out of its own way, the Huskies’ defense came up big on multiple occasions. The first such instance occurred just moments into the game following Goodwin’s fumble on Hewitt-Trussville’s first offensive possession of the night. That prompted a Vikings drive down to the Huskies’ 5-yard line. Yet,

Huffman proceeded to run headlong into a Hewitt-Trussville defense that bent, but did not break. The stand forced the Vikings to attempt a field goal that sailed wide right.

Hewitt-Trussville’s offense had a chance to redeem itself in the opening moments of the second quarter, however, with the ball at the 5-yard line, Huskies quarterback Cade Ott Carruth proceeded to throw an interception in the endzone.

The Huskies would not threaten again until the final minutes of the fourth quarter.

“I haven’t been in one like this before,” Floyd said.

“We’ll take the win and go home. We’ve got to get better. The offensive has to execute better. We’re young in a few spots. I think we’re getting better. We’ve got to keep improving on offense.

Can’t say enough about our defense.”

However, they opened the flood gates in the second half on the backs of what can only be described as the 1-2 punch.

Rametrius Yelverton and Jeremiah Hunter were a force to be reckoned with, scoring all five touchdowns between the two of them and putting up 236 yards on the ground in the winning effort.

The first quarter was a defensive battle that saw numerous stops, a couple of fumbles from Leeds and what coach Jerry Hood would call “A terrible start. Very immature. We got a hold on the first big run and that kind of set the tone for the half.”

After holding each other scoreless in the first quarter, Leeds found some success in the second when, on a thirdand-20, quarterback Jared Latta took the ball himself and went 22 yards to set up his team at the Rebels’ 27-yard line. On first-and-goal from the 2, Latta handed it to Hunter who punched it in to put the first points on the board with 8:20 left in the half.

With the momentum appearing to have swung Leeds’ way, West Morgan set up shop at their own 20 and proceeded to march the ball down the

Sep. 30 - Oct. 6, 2020 terback Jabari Collier’s favorite targets Friday night, catching three passes for 54 yards.

Harold Holloman led all receivers with four receptions for 91 yards and a 2-point conversion. Holloman pulled down one of Center Point’s two interceptions and the Ea-

gles added a safety, which ultimately made the difference.

Collier finished 8 of 15 passing for 143 yards and three interceptions for the visitors.

Center Point carries a threegame winning streak into a key region test this Friday at Leeds.

field and on a fourth-and-9 from the Leeds 23, Rebel quarterback Glavine Segars found Caleb Terry to keep his team in the game at 7-6 with 3:35 to go in the half.

“I told them at halftime, ‘I’m not going to say a word in the second half, from the sidelines, but this is embarrassing the way we are playing,’” said Hood. “We are not sharp. We are not ready to go. If you go out there and tank this game, we will be practicing at 7 in the morning.”

These words rang in the ears of the Leeds football team at halftime and they responded.

Yelverton said, “Coach said we were going to work out at 7 in the morning. I was NOT going for that.” On the opening drive of the second half, Ruff, Yelverton and Hunter all ran the ball on a four-play, 43-yard drive that was capped off by Yelverton’s first touchdown of the night from 4 yards out to put Leeds up 14-6 with just 1:20 gone from the third quarter clock.

On the following drive, the Leeds defense held and West Morgan found themselves punting it back to the Green Wave; however, the punt was muffed, which allowed the Rebels to set up shop inside the Leeds 20 and eventual-

ly score on a 15-yard run by Segars, making the score now 14-12 with 7:38 to go in the quarter.

Leeds got the ball at the 40 and three plays later, Yelverton took it to the house from 37 yards out.

“I told my line, ‘Give me a push, give me two seconds, and I’m gone,’” said Yelverton of the big run.

The fourth quarter would see more dominating defense by Leeds and more of the Yelverton/Hunter duo as Hunter would pile up yards and Yelverton would punch it in with runs of 2 and 10 yards respectively to end the night with 10 carries for 119 yards and four of the five touchdowns scored for his team.

Coach Hood speaking of Yelverton: “Here’s the thing.

You coach football to affect the lives of the players you coach. This guy right here had to learn some hard lessons and he learned them. So, to his credit, he has come back strong than ever and he is one of the most solid kids we’ve got right now.”

Hunter added 117 yards on 13 carries and the one touchdown.

Riding a five-game winning streak, Leeds plays host to Center Point this Friday in a big 5A, Region 6 contest.

Wilson strikes gamewinner to earn Tribune Player of the Week honors

By Erik Harris, sports editor TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville head coach Josh Floyd turned to senior kicker Ethan Wilson at crunch time last Friday night on the road, and it paid off.

Wilson slapped through the game-winning field goal — a 40-yard effort — to send the Huskies past Huffman, 3-0, in non-region play. He provided the only offense on a night dominated by defensive play.

“Ethan smoked it through the uprights,” Floyd said following the road win. “We were fired up. We believe in him. He can get the job done. I’m proud of him for coming in at that moment. We had thought about going for it, but we gave him a chance.”

His clutch kick sets anew season long at 40 yards.

The senior is third on the team in points accounted for with 29, behind running backs Armoni Goodwin (60) and Sean Jackson (32). Wilson is a perfect 3 for 3 on field goals and 20 for 20 on extra points in 2020.

He hopes to keep that streak alive this Friday night with second-ranked Hoover coming to Trussville for a Class 7A, Region 3 tilt.

Wilson’s Friday-night heroics led to more good fortune on Saturday, as his Trussville United Soccer Club team captured a Birmingham Bash championship.

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