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The Trussville Tribune Oct. 24 - Oct. 30, 2018 Chick-fil-A plans expansion, drive-thru upgrades By Tommi O. Peters For the Tribune Frequenters of Chickfil-A can expect decreased wait times thanks to planned upgrades to the kitchen and drive-thru areas. The guest experience improvements will come after an estimated six-week store closing to allow for renovations. To serve the growing customer base within the Trussville area, the restaurant will upgrade the current kitchen with a 386-foot expansion, adding to the rear of the building. Operator Mark Nichols noted, “This is primarily a kitchen remodel. We’re adding basically another kitchen which will allow us to produce more food in less time. It will also increase our capacity and efficiency inside, which will allow guests to get through the drive-thru faster.” Local Owner and Operator Mark Nichols estimates the business growth over the past five years to be approximately 60%. “That amount of growth can create a backlog in the drive-thru at some points. The
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Council member recognized for outstanding achievement By Shaun Szkolnik For The Tribune CENTER POINT – At Thursday’s meeting of the Center Point City Council the mayor took a few moments to recognize Council member Linda Kennemur for the outstanding achievement of having earned the rank of Certified Municipal Official Emeritus.
TRUSSVILLE --Aldi has signed a lease to take over the space in Homestead Village that was once planned for a Fresh Market. The long-expected move was confirmed on Thursday by Miller Terry of Blackwater Resources. The new store is expected to open in April. According to Terry of Blackwater, Aldi will occupy 21,950-square-feet and plans to bring their new concept design to Trussville. Addi-
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tionally, Charter Spectrum has signed a lease for 4,155 square feet to bring the shopping center to 100 percent occupancy. Hobby Lobby, Petco, Home Goods, Ulta, and Kirkland’s are among the existing businesses along with several restaurants. Terry said outparcels in Homestead Village are still available and the company has fielded inquiries from parties interested in locating in the area. Aldi’s new design con-
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Renderings released of the new K-5 elementary school in Clay, Bryant Park Elementary School, ground breaking in 2019
Pinson shows support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Shaun Szkolnik for the Tribune PINSON — The Pinson City Council met on Thursday. After preliminary business was attended to the council was addressed on a matter of new law, called the Coach Safety Act, which will apply to volunteer coaches. The new rules will require that the volSee PINSON CITY, Page 4
Grease fire in St. Clair High School press box amounts to a total loss
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SPRINGVILLE – City Council members tackled a full agenda at the regularly scheduled Oct. 15 meeting, which was immediately preceded by two work sessions. A special work session provided time for presentation of the Traffic Operations Study. Springville resident Richard Caudle presented the study results on behalf of the Advance Planning, Programming, and Logical Engineering (APPLE) Program. After significant discussion, the Council passed a resolution approving expenditure of up to $65K for installation of a temporary red light at the intersection of Hwy 11 / Main Street and SR 174 / Murphrees Valley Rd. Ordinance 2018-13 Sweetwater voter district passed unanimously, which places residents of the Sweetwater subdivision into District 2 per recommendation of the city’s voter district consultant. Mayor Isley commented prior to the vote, “I believe if the annexation of Sweetwater
ST. CLAIR COUNTY — On Friday morning a fire broke out at the St. Clair County High School press box. The blaze is being described as a grease fire and is a total loss. St. Clair County High School has a football game scheduled against Munford on Friday night. That game has been moved to Moody and is set to start at 7 p.m. St. Clair County High School is hopeful that next Friday’s game will be played at home, but are prepared to kickoff at Springville if it is necessary.
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Front view of Bryant Park Elementary School. Renderings provided by Turner Batson Architects
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports CLAY - Renderings of Bryant Park Elementary School, a brand-new K-5 elementary school slated to open in the Spring of 2020, have been approved and released today by the project’s architect, Turner Batson. The new school will be built within the Clay City limits behind Bryant Park and the Boys and
Girls Club off Old Springville Road and is expected to reduce the number of students at both Chalkville and Clay Elementary Schools as well as pull Grayson Valley students from Pinson schools. “The excavation will start in Jan. 2019,” said Councilor Ronnie Dixon said. “The architect drawings are complete, schematic drawings are supposed to be finished this month and then the bid will
View of a Bryant Park Elementary School classroom. Renderings provided by Turner Batson Architects
Bryant Park Elementary School lobby. Renderings provided by Turner Batson Architects
go out in Oct.” The new school is part of a $230 million Jefferson County School Board project Bryant Park Elementary School main cafeteria. Renderings provided by Turner Batson Architects
Front canopy of Bryant Park Elementary School. Renderings provided by Turner Batson Architects
Inside Bryant Park Elementary School. Renderings provided by Turner Batson Architects
Bryant Park Elementary School gym. Renderings provided by Turner Batson Architects
that will affect a total of 16 schools, including seven new schools and nine school renovations.
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had happened earlier in the time between the censuses, the recommendation would have been to add Sweetwater to District 1 to equalize the districts. I believe this recommendation unfairly, though not unjustly, places these additional citizens into District 2.” District 2 is represented by councilor David Vinson and will now include over 950 citizens. All other districts will have approximately 650 citizens with the exception District 1, which will have 280 citizens. District 2 Councilor David Vinson commented, “I’m happy to help. I think they need good positive representation and I’ll do everything I can to help the residents in
Sweetwater. I hope they’ll free to contact me with anything they need.” The FY 2019 Budget also received final approval at the meeting. Budget Chairman Chip Martin presented highlights budget, which includes funding for hire of three additional laborers to support the workload of the Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments. A cash reserve of 10% is included in the budget, which has been standard for the city’s budget. The budget also includes a recommendation from the Benefits Committee for a 5% Cost of Living Adjustment increase rather than the 2.5% increase that has been in place for the past 10 years. Martin noted, “Something
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Historic preservation efforts divide Cahaba Historic District homeowners By Tanna M. Friday Editor TRUSSVILLE - Efforts to create a historic preservation commission are creating division among residents of the 287-home Cahaba Homestead Village Historic District. Those who are in favor say the designation would preserve the character of the neighborhood, while those opposed voiced concern about how more stringent design regulations may affect what they could do with their property in the future. “I love Trussville and appreciate the permit and inspection process, but I have already made some additions to my home and may make some in the future based on the needs of my family. I do not see bringing a severely restricted process and changing what we have in place now,” said Eddie Bonner, a Cahaba Project resident for over 20 years, but is opposed to pursuing tighter restrictions on his home. Residents within the Cahaba Homestead Village Historic District, as well as residents in the Trussville city limits, do not need approval for demolitions, but new construction, additions or alteration of exterior architectural features must go before the Design Review Committee - who does not have enforcement power. However, if the Trussville City Council creates and approves an ordinance to establish a Historic Pres-
ervation Commission, the group would regulate specific design guidelines for homeowners which would be established with input from residents and would have to be approved by the city council. Mary Shell, Community Services/Preservation Planner/Certified Local Government Coordinator for the Alabama Historical Commission shared with residents and Council members on Tuesday, October 16, some alternatives in helping the preservation of these historic properties which include the National Register of historic places and the Trussville’s establishment of a Historic Preservation Commission which can strengthen their local historic preservation efforts by achieving Certified Local Government status from the National Park Service. The National Register of Historic Places, which has a lengthy application process and has already been listed for the Cahaba’s Historic Project, is one of the more difficult tasks to achieve and holds a more prestigious position; however, it offers no protection for historic structures or neighborhoods such as the Cahaba Project. “It has many benefits,” said Shell. “But offers it no preservation protections to the districts.” The nomination of the Cahaba Project’s registration in the National Register was first tackled in 2000 and listed in February 2006 by Gene Ford, Architectural Historian, and Trina Binkley, AHC Re-
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viewer. At that time, all 266 contributing and 11 non-contributing properties, consisting of 208 acres, property owners complied with the endeavor which is required by the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980 (NHPA). Under paragraph (6) of section 101(a) of the NHPA as amended by the 1980 Amendments, the Act provides that: “The Secretary shall promulgate regulations requiring that before any property or district may be included on the National Register or designated as a National Historic Landmark, the owner or owners of such property, or a majority of the owners of the properties within the district in the case of a historic district, shall be given the opportunity (including a reasonable
period of time) to concur in, or object to, the nomination of the property or district for such inclusion or designation. If the owner or owners of any privately-owned property, or a majority of the owners of such properties within the district in the case of a historic district, object to such inclusion or designation, such property shall not be included on the National Register or designated as a National Historic Landmark until such objection is withdrawn.” In other words, this consent provision in the act provides that no individual property may be included on the National Register if its owner objects and no historic district shall be included on the National Register if most of the property owners in the district object.
The second alternative Shell shared was through the establishment of a Historic Preservation Commission, CLG which put priorities on identifying, protecting and promoting historic places in the city limits. “There are many steps and benefits to establishing this commission,” said Shell. The steps include the Council adopting a local historic preservation ordinance based on the Code of Alabama 11-68-1 to 11-68-15. A sample of the model ordinance can be found at the Alabama Historic Commission’s website. The next step would include the appointment of a seven-member historic preservation commission with at least three members having formal training in the fields listed in Section 11-68-3(a) to
qualify for the CLG program. The other steps are listed can also be found on the AHC website. The benefits, Shell shares, include protection, community identity, established infrastructure, favorable economic development, and the ‘power of 10s’ - which means there are a variety of amenities and aspects to the district including a school, park, and a neighborhood. Dr. Ray Ross of Lake Street said, “What I want to know in all this debate is how many people think that tearing down the project houses and putting up mini-mansions is a good idea. Regardless of what the feds (federal government) or anyone else does, how many people think it’s a good idea? Because I think it detracts from the overall ambiance of the neighborhood. The first thing we’ve got to do is stop demolishing these houses.” Trussville Councilman and Cahaba Project homeowner, Zack Steele, who initiated much discussion on the area of preservation shared that, “The Design Review process worked for years, but has no legal backing. The state statute gives us an opportunity to give a review board legal backing.” While no action was taken during the meeting Tuesday evening, Shell added that any attempts to win the establishment of the Historic Preservation Commission must be consented by neighborhood residents to be effective.
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Turn Trussville Pink 2018: Raising funds, raising awareness and honoring Kathy White By Shaun Szkolnik For the Tribune TRUSSVILLE – On Wednesday citizens and businesses across the city will be Turning Trussville Pink with pink ribbons on doorways, pink t-shirts on people, and even pink grits at Waffle House. Turn Trussville Pink started in 2006, at Hewitt-Trussville High School, as a way to honor two teachers whom had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Students showed their support by wearing message t-shirts and fundraising for cancer research. In the past 12 years the event has grown well beyond the bounds of the campus; becoming a day for all residents to honor those struggling with the disease, increase awareness of the condition and to raise the funds necessary to win the fight against breast cancer. The most inspiring symbol of this year’s Turn Trussville Pink are the pink shirts adorned with the “I love you” hand gesture and carrying the words ‘still believe’ along the palm of the hand. The shirts serve to honor Turn Trussville Pink’s co-creator Kathy White. As her son, Joshua White, explained, ““My mother, Kathy, was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, she was in remission for 15 years, she was re-diagnosed in 2016…” White
Left to right, Sarah Kate, Anderson, Shayna and Camille Swann. Kathy’s daughter and granddaughters
continued, “She passed away in August of this year and she really was the person behind Turn Trussville Pink. She was never one for the spotlight, but I think Turn Trussville Pink exists because of her. Because of her enthusiasm and her work. This year the t-shirt is in honor of her and the 12 years of creation, passion and energy that she turned into Turn Trussville Pink.”
She is the reason for the hand gesture and the words appearing on the t-shirt. White said, ““That hand gesture, that ‘I love you’, is what she did to everybody. That was her thing. And also ‘still believe’, that was core to her being. Believing it, believe there is a purpose, believe that all things are possible through Christ, believe that God can use you and your story to make a difference.
That was her mission.” “Now that she is gone we wanted to carry on her legacy and say, ‘still believe, still believe’. And we believe in her honor.” Since 2009 the AKW Foundation, a non-profit organization, has existed to help facilitate Turn Trussville Pink. 100 percent of the proceeds taken in by the organization are given to the UAB Comprehensive Cancer
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Mayor Tom Henderson presented Kennemur with a pin and a plaque to commemorate her accomplishment Kennemur said, “When you live somewhere for 58 years and you grow up in a community and your roots are that long, then you want to give back to your community. So, that is why I’m still here.” Kennemur continued, “When we decided to incorporate into a city I decided that if I’m going to stay in Center Point then I would have something to do with the things that were going on. This is where my heart is; and I work at Center Point elementary because that is also where my heart is. I grew up here and went [to school] here. My husband went [here], my parents went, his aunts and uncles went and our daughter went, my broth-
JEFFERSON COUNTY - Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a fatal traffic accident in the 1500 block of Center Point Parkway.
At about 11:15 a.m. this morning deputies were called to investigate a traffic accident involving three vehicles and a pedestrian in the 1500 block of Center Point Parkway. The pedestrian, an adult
female died at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident. Two other people sustained minor injuries. The pedestrian involved was a city of Center Point employee who had been planting flowers in the median when
profits from the sale of their cheesy bread and Chik-fil-A will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from their sixcount, and only the six-count, cookie sales. Two other local businesses, that have worked tirelessly and behind the scenes, to make Turn Trussville Pink and the new t-shirts a success, are Tula J and Complete Cleaners; both of which are locations where the shirts can be purchased. White said, “I am really grateful for Tula J and Complete Cleaners for doing this. Not just for us our family. This is something people in our community are walking through, these are real people and a lot of times we forget that there are real families and real stories and real people hurting, and maybe by participating in Turn Trussville Pink we can support them.” White continued to praise Tula J and Complete Cleaners, “They do not want any attention, but they really deserve it. These are people that pray for us. These are people that were at the memorial service for mom. These are members of our community and they are really going above and beyond to show love to everybody in our community. They deserve recognition, but they would never bring it upon themselves.”
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ers and sisters went. We are a part of this community. We are in this community; and we are going to give back to this community.” The Certified Municipal Official Program was established by the Alabama League of Municipalities back in 1994 and serves to provide formal training in municipal government to all elected municipal officials. To be awarded the designation of Certified Municipal Official (CMO) the participant must pass 40 hours’ worth of coursework. The requirement for an Advanced CMO is eighty hours of coursework. To achieve the level of CMO Emeritus requires, at the very least, 120 hours of training; Mrs. Kennemur has completed 200 hours of such instruction.
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Center. White believes that if the AKW Foundation’s mission could be summed up in two words, those two words would be: support and research. “There are people in our community that are going through treatment for breast cancer or maybe who have lost someone to breast cancer and our goal is to be there for them in a physical way. That is the point of the t-shirts, to be visible. To say ‘we’re here, we’re here to support you, we’re here with you, you’re not by yourself.’” White continued, “In tandem with that is to raise funds for cancer research. Our mission is to fund-raise for cancer research. All the money we receive goes to UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our organization, the AKW Foundation, everything we get goes to the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. We believe that through research there is a cure. That is what we want to do; fundraise to find a cure for cancer.” Although there are numerous businesses participating in raising awareness for the issue, and White appreciates each and every one of them, a few are working directly with the AKW Foundation. All day Wednesday the Waffle House will be serving pink waffles and pink grits. Marco’s Pizza has committed to donating 100 percent of the
she was struck by a vehicle. The Sheriff’s Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is on the way to the scene to conduct the investigation. The name of the deceased is withheld pending notification of family.
unteer coaches can show proficiency in the following areas: • Emergency preparedness, planning, and rehearsal for traumatic injuries. • Concussions and head trauma. • Heat and extreme weather-related. • Physical conditioning and training equipment usage. • Heart defects and abnormalities. The council was next addressed by Senator Shay Shelnutt. Shelnutt presented two checks to the council. The first check was in the amount of $10,000 and was specified to be used for when the Pinson Valley Marching Band travels to New Orleans for a New Years Day competition during the half-time of the Sugar Bowl. The second check, also in the amount of $10,000, was specified for use by the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. Both checks were made possible by grants from the Jefferson County Community Service Fund. Other business included: • $100,277.19 being allocated to pay city bills; which included funds for the library renovation, legal bills, and funding for fire, EMS and dispatch services. • A zoning issue in which a piece of city property has
been rezoned so that it can be used for the purposes of training the fire department and, eventually, hosting a storm shelter. • Discussion of how to proceed with an application of a FEMA grant that would provide funds to remove structures in the path of the flood plane. • The passing of a resolution to recognize and support the Wreaths Across America memorial event. • Initial discussion of the reappointment of the president pro tempore. • A resolution that will allow for a blighted property to be purchased and removed from the current location at 4049 Spring Street. The resolution will allow for a bidding process to begin. • A resolution allowing funds to be spent on technology upgrades for city hall and the library. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, each member of the council wore a pink polo shirt to Thursday night’s meeting. The shirts, since the council is not allowed to donate to the cause, were to show support for all those that have been impacted by the disease, as well as to signal solidarity for efforts to raise awareness and funds to find a cure.
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cept that Business Insider called “identical” to Whole Foods’ new concept, 365 by Whole Foods, is planned for Trussville, Terry said. The new design includes a more open floor plan, an increased inventory with organics and more fresh food offerings. The new Aldi concept has been the talk of the grocery industry. Business publications have been buzzing about a head-to-head competition in the grocery industry between Aldi and Whole Foods. According to the Bloomberg Business article, Whole Foods Is Getting Killed By Aldi, Whole Foods launched the new 365 concepts with fewer frills in order to win over millennials.
Aldi’s new design concept matches the Whole Food 365 plan step for step but still wins the price war with pricing as much as 30 percent below Walmart, according to Business Insider. Representatives from Aldi appeared before the Trussville Design Review Committee earlier this year seeking approval for signage for the building in Homestead Village. The approval was granted. Since then, Aldi has been in negotiations with Blackwater and just completed the due diligence phase and signed a final lease, Terry said. In 2015, Whole Foods, once the darling of the upper-end organic grocery store world, was facing three
straight quarters of declining sales in existing stores. In 2016, Fresh Market, another organic grocer, began backing out of leases and closing some stores in an effort to contain costs. To win over the young professional millennial crowd who loved the products, but not the price, the Whole Foods chain rolled out the new 365 by Whole Foods concept. The 365 by Whole Foods is a scaled-down version of the original store with a lower price point, but without the deli, restaurants, and prepared food counters. Meanwhile, Aldi was creating a new design, too. The new look includes traditional store shelving as opposed to
stacked boxes, wider aisles, improved lighting, and expanded selection for organic and gluten-free products. In a February 2017 press release, Aldi said that the new ALDI store look delivers on its customers’ desire for a modern and convenient shopping experience with a focus on fresh items, including more robust produce, dairy and bakery sections. In the last few years, the release stated, ALDI has added several new product lines that have quickly become customer favorites, including the liveGfree brand of gluten-free foods, SimplyNature products featuring many organic items and a full line of premium baby items under
the Little Journey brand. Remodeled stores will also feature a modern design, open ceilings, natural lighting and environmentally friendly building materials – such as recycled materials, energy-saving refrigeration and LED lighting, the release stated. Another significant difference between the two grocers is convenience. While Whole Foods relies on a large footprint requiring customers to travel long distances, Aldi is more inclined to open multiple stores closer to consumers. Aldi is investing $1.6 billion in its stores, with an extensive plan to remodel and expand more than 1,300 U.S.
stores by 2020. “With this significant investment in our stores, what we’re really doing is continuing to invest in ALDI customers,” said Jason Hart, CEO, ALDI. “We’re continuing to expand our fresh offerings, which means we need to provide more space for produce, meat, and bakery items. We’ve also made several improvements to our products – such as removing added MSG, certified synthetic colors and partially hydrogenated oils from all our ALDI exclusive brand foods. But one thing that hasn’t changed is that our customers still save money on the groceries they buy the most.”
National week long campaign narrows focus on school bus safety in Trussville By Tanna M. Friday Editor TRUSSVILLE - During the third week in October, students, parents, and motorist are urged to be aware of children entering and exiting the school
bus as well as the knowing the importance of school bus safety. National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 22-26 and this year holds the theme of “My Driver - My Safety Hero!” This week-long campaign is
an active, continuing public education program designed to promote school bus safety nationally. The Trussville City Schools are joining combined efforts throughout the State of Alabama to educate approxi-
mately 2000 school bus riders, families, school staff, students, parents, and other citizens in the community about school bus safety. Such activities this year within the Trussville City Schools’ 61 routes will include
a poster competition where bus riders can submit an 8.5 x 11 school bus safety-themed poster to their school bus driver. Winners will be selected by each driver, shared and displayed on the bus. TCS will also share the selected win-
ners of the poster competition on social media sites such as Twitter, include tips, statistics, and other important information regarding bus safety. For more information, please visit Trussville City Schools @tcshuskies.
Council approves moratorium to stop demolition of homes in Trussville’s Cahaba Projects By Tanna M. Friday Editor TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Council on Tuesday, October 23, approved a moratorium on a 21-day moratorium on demolitions in the Cahaba Projects. The measure was introduced by Councilor Perry Cook Tuesday evening as a consideration for the residents in the Cahaba Project. “I move to consider a moratorium until our next council meeting on November 13 for any demolition permits to the Cahaba Project area,” announced Cook. “I ask again for that the moratorium at that time so that Councilman Taylor, who is absent, can get back and have time to consider the further action. It will also allow the citizens of Trussville to consider their options and their desires to create some type of resolution to the situation and they can discuss themselves.” Cook further adds that his proposal is to protect the Cahaba Homestead Project section, which he calls a “gem” to our city, state, and country. “I just want to make sure that you all have time to wrap our minds and thoughts around it and then bring our
project neighbors together without diversity and discuss in a calm manner,” he continues. The motion passed 4-0, with council member and Council President Alan Taylor not in attendance. Despite resistance from Councilor Brian Plant, who said that the moratorium is unnecessary, gave Cook his vote of support. “I don’t feel like this is necessary, but in the spirit of trying to build consensus and trying to come together, I am willing to support this,” said Plant. “I understand the spirit that you are offering and that spirit I am willing to extend my support in this even though I don’t know that this is necessary.” Cook added that “it may not be necessary, but it does give time without any given fear of something occurring between now and then. We all can discuss it with a level of clear thinking so we will know what to do with the Cahaba Project.” Councilor, President Pro Tempore and resident of the Cahaba Homestead Project, Zack Steele, says he hopes that the Council will come up with a resolution before November 13.
In other matters the Council approved: • Minutes of October 9; • agenda; • consent agenda: • Accounts payable; • Mastering Leadership Skills andOfficiere Performance Filetti in Oxford on November 13-15; • Improving Cross-Cultural Communications and Employee Relations for Rush in Florence on Nov. 1; • NASRO School Safety Summit for Bates in Orange Beach for $125 plus travel in Dec; • NASRO SRO Certification Course for Smith and Lovell in Clanton for $990.00; • Sig Sauer Armorer Course for Warrmus in Nashville for $690 plus expenses; • Approve Sandi Wilson to Sr. Master’s Games for Lanett for $560 plus meals; • Irrigation Seminar for Gerard Baker for $490 plus lodging and food; • C-GAT training for Shipp for $150 and Salter (instructor) time off only; • Merit increases effective October 27 for police; • Merit increases effective November 10 for inspections, parks & rec and li-
brary; • Reappoint Carl Chamblee as Municipal Judge through first Monday in November of 2020; • Accept three street lights in Ballard Place; • Hire four public works positions effective October 29; • Hire parks & rec Ta Huffstuttler; • Provisionally appoint Larry Howard as Events StUp Supervisor effective November 5; • Promote Andy Griffith from Firefighter to Fire Lieutenant; • Add the Three Earred Rabbit to catering list at the Civic Center; • Holiday 2019 schedule; and • Jefferson County Debris MOU for storm debris re-
moval. • An alcohol license for La Calle Tacos and Snacks; • Resolution to approve bids on Firewall for $22,300; • An ordinance to annex 2930 Queenstown Road; • An ordinance to annex 6495 Service Road; • An ordinance to declare Lot 2 of Trussville Industrial Park as surplus; • Moratorium on all demolition permits for the Cahaba Homestead Projects; • Contract for catering with the Chocolate Biscuit/FIT Biscuit and the Trussville Civic Center; • Resolution to approve $43,800 Willow Oaks amended incentive agreement; • Resolution to approve Diesel South lease buy out Quad 1; • Resolution to approve Paul
Davis lease buy out Quad 1 – property in lieu of payment; • Announcing the Public Hearing for a park grant to be held on November 13; • Auditing Accounts: • Accounts payable addendum; • FMAA & AAAI Annual Conference for Fore on November 12 for $100 and $463.30 room; • Power DMS document management PD annual contract for $19,552.50; and • AMIC Beest Insurance for Liability and Property Insurance. The next Council workshop is scheduled for November 8 beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the regularly scheduled Council meeting will bee on November 13 at 6:00 a.m.
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Police request help in identifying suspect from murder at M & N Groceries in Birmingham From the Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department is reporting that homicide investigators need assistance from the public to identify the homicide suspect from surveillance photos that the authorities have obtained. The incident occurred Sunday in the 2400 block of
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Pearson Avenue at the M & N Groceries. The victim has been identified as Demetrius Davis, a 37-year-old black male from Birmingham. Anyone with information pertaining to the case is asked to contact BPD Homicide investigators at (205) 297-8459 or to call Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777.
Suspect apprehended in case of Birmingham man shot after dropping kids off at an apartment From the Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM - Birmingham Police are reporting that detectives have made an arrest in connection with a homicide investigation. The incident occurred Sunday in the 200 block of 9th Court North. The victim has been identified as Kerry McClure, a 22-year-old black male from Birmingham. The suspect has been identified as Talvin Willoughby, a 24-year-old black male from Birmingham. A Capital Murder warrant has been obtained against the suspect. The suspect surren-
dered to investigators.
been identified as: Deandre Ellington, 18, of Birmingham, Alabama. Ellington is 6’2” and 175 pounds. He walked away from Hillcrest Behavioral Health Services located in the 7000 block of 5th Avenue South. Ellington was last seen wearing a gray hoodie with green
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Boulevard. At about 6:20 a.m. deputies were called to investigate a traffic accident involving a fatality in the 1100 block of Forestdale Boulevard involving an adult male pedestrian when he attempted to cross Forestdale Boulevard and was
struck and killed by a vehicle. The Sheriff’s Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is on the scene to conduct the investigation. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of family.
Traffic accident claims life of Decatur woman, infant passenger survives MORGAN COUNTY — A two-vehicle crash, at 12:05 p.m. on Saturday, has claimed the life of a Decatur woman.
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are conducting a missing person investigation. The subject was last seen at approximately 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 18, 2018. The missing person has
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle Saturday morning on Forestdale Boulevard
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Ashley Rene Hagood, 32, was seriously injured when the 2013 Nissan Altima, which she was driving, crossed the centerline and collided with a 2012 Ford Fusion. Hagood was transport-
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Sheriff’s Office Donates Critical Communication Equipment to Area Law Enforcement From the Trussville Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY – When people think of the tools of law enforcement the first things that, most often, comes to mind are vests, firearms and patrol cars. Just as often overlooked is one of the most critical tools of any officer’s kit, the radio. Radios are law enforcement’s lifeline. They feed police the vital information that keeps our communities safe. They provide a link between the officer and dispatch that keeps
our police safe. They are essential, integral and need to work the first time, every time. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is donating used radio equipment to seven area law enforcement agencies in need of updated communications devices. The Sheriff’s Office recently updated their radio equipment leaving several older radios as surplus. These surplus radios are being donated to Brookside Police, Warrior Police, Kimberly Police, Morris Police, Trafford Po-
lice, Brighton Police, and Lipscomb Police. In all fifty-seven walkie-talkies, forty-five car radios, and seven base stations are being given to these agencies. The equipment will assist in more efficient communication for these agencies as well as facilitate the ability of these departments to communicate with the Sheriff’s Office in times of critical incidents. These radios have been reprogrammed, are in great shape and ready to be immediately put in service.
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Center Point man sought Woman missing from Pell City, family for trafficking morphine requests help in finding her From the Trussville Tribune staff reports
PELL CITY – A woman is missing from Pell City, and her family is concerned. Mandi Renee Darden, 38-year-old white female, was last seen in Pell City, where she lives, on September 28. Family believes she could possibly be heading to Florida or might still be around the Pell City Area. No one has heard from Darden since she went missing and all calls to her cell phone are directed straight to the voice-mailbox. It has been reported that Darden has, in the past, attempted to harm herself and may be mentally unstable. A missing person’s report has been filed with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office. It is requested that anyone with any information about Darden contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office at (205) 594-2140.
JEFFERSON COUNTY — Carlton Demark Tartt, 39, is wanted in Jefferson County on a felony warrants charging him with use of drug paraphernalia for sale or delivery and trafficking morphine. The subject is described as being 5-foot-9, and weighing 260 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The subject is a black male. The subjects last known address was on the 100 block of Lake Drive NE in CenterPoint. If you know where this suspect might be, please call Crime Stoppers at 205-2547777.
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Cullman County crash kills mother and son From the Trussville Tribune staff reports CULLMAN COUNTY A two-vehicle crash, at 9:56 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23 has claimed the life of a Moulton woman and her teenage son. The woman and her son
were killed when the 2009 Nissan Cube she was driving crossed the centerline and collided with a 2006 Peterbilt. Both occupants of the Nissan were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Peterbilt was not injured. Names are being withheld at this time until the prelim-
inary investigation is complete. The crash occurred on Alabama Highway 69 six miles south of Bremen. Nothing further is available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.
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Alabama Department of Public Health warns public about new phone scam From the Trussville Tribune staff reports The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is warning residents to be on the alert for scam callers requesting personal medical information. The scam involves a call from a person who says he or she is from the health department. The caller asks for verification of the recipient’s phone number and residence, then begins requesting personal medical information from the resident. Recently, a resident in Baldwin County notified the health department that they had received this type of call. If anyone receives what they feel is a suspicious call from someone claiming to be from the health department, he or she should contact the state or local county health department for verification. Residents should contact local law enforcement officials if they suspect a fraudulent purpose behind a phone contact or visit from someone claiming
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remodel will allow more cars to get onto the lot and into the drive-thru versus being backed up sometimes all the way off the lot,” shared Nichols. “We’ll be able to keep up better with increased demands during our busiest times, and also be able to serve guests better during the transition time from breakfast to lunch.” Several modifications will also be made to the exterior. The plans involve shifting the parking spaces on the main entrance side away from the building in order to accommodate two full-length drive-thru lanes. A canopy will be added over both lanes to provide all-weather shelter for faceto-face ordering with Chickfil-A team members who will continue using tablets during peak hours. Beyond the canopy, the drive-thru lane will merge into a single lane and wrap around the back of the building, queuing customers for order pick-up in a single lane. A team member safety zone will be added between the building and vehicles to allow meal delivery “upstream” of the drive-thru window. An additional
Image of Trussville’s Chick-fil-A located off North Chalkville Road, who is planning a better customer experience through its upcoming kitchen expansion and upgrades to the restaurant’s drive thru.
canopy will be added to cover the meal delivery portion of the drive-thru lane. “The face-to-face ordering and an outside meal delivery solution allow Chick-fil-A to make the drive-thru experience relational, and not simply transactional,” explained Chick-fil-A spokesperson Callie Bowers. The extensive upgrades
will require the store to be closed during the renovations, which are estimated to require six weeks for completion. Though an exact date has not yet been confirmed, the project is anticipated to start and finish within quarter one 2019. Requests for an additional location within the Trussville area are not uncommon.
Bowers stated, “Chickfil-A is always looking for new locations and would very much like to expand our presence in the Trussville area, but we do not have anything to share at this time.”
will disperse to organizations needed to put on the event. A change order $1650 change order to the current project of modifying the maintenance building near the sports complex was also approved, which will allow the drain within the floor of the building to be filled. Other approved items include: - Minutes of October 1 work session and regular meeting; - August-September 2018
budget report Discussion of Newcastle Development and Application of development was tabled until the Nov. 5 regularly scheduled city council meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 5.
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Asa Sargent presented a 3D rendering to propose an office buildout in an unused space within a current maintenance storage building. The project will include three offices for the Parks & Recreation Coordinator, the Planning & Zoning Director, the Building Inspector, reception area, and small kitchen. The build out will also include ample storage above the offices for plans that are required to be kept indefinitely. The Council approved a $50K budget for the
project. Sargent made note that he will personally handle the electrical needs, decreasing the cost of the project by up to $15K. “This isn’t just about office space. This plan also includes significant storage above our offices which we are in desperate need of because we have to keep commercial plans and subdivision plans indefinitely,” noted Sargent. Additional Expenditure approvals:
Library – Cybrarian Software charge of $749.95. This is a budgeted annual purchase that provides a notice of print fees to users prior to something being printed. The program also assists with safe internet usage for children. Library – Book Systems Software of $2185.00. This budgeted annual item is the circulation system for print materials, allowing users to view availability of items and reserve them online. Fire Department – Ala-
bama Fire College Executive Development Conference fees of $1,150.00. The conference will serve as continuing education for Fire Chief Harvey Richard Harvey and three additional members of the fire department. District 7 Councilor Sherry Reaves presented a motion that passed in which she request $1285 in funding to offer a Movie in the Park event on Nov. 16th. The funds will be dispersed directly to the Chamber of Commerce who
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October 25 Comprehensive Diabetes Education
a wide variety of vendors, silent auction & raffle, food, door prizes, and live musical entertainment provided by Miss Alabama 2013 Chandler Champion & Miss Jefferson County’s Outstanding Teen 2019 Zoe’ Champion! Come shop early for Christmas and birthday gifts, or treat yourself to something special! Proceeds will support programs sponsored by the Club, such as Christmas gift cards for foster teens, Scholarship Contests, serving meals at Ronald McDonald House for seriously ill children and their families, providing improvements to the facility for the women and children at Olivia’s House, and much more! Concession stand sales will be provided by “Sweetz by Pam” to benefit “Missions of Kindness.” Order your chocolate covered pecans & pe-
If you have diabetes or prediabetes, this seminar at St. Vincent’s Trussville is a must. A physician’s referral is required. Pre-assessments are given proceeding the class time. Please call 939-7248 to register. October 28 Purchase with a Purpose The Optimist Club of Birmingham is sponsoring its 4th “Purchase With a Purpose” Open House Shopping Event at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in the Family Life Center Gym to benefit youth in the community & to promote Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event will feature
cans for all of your Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday baking needs from the Optimist Club! October 29 Halloween Potions with Mr. Bonds Science Guys – Trussville Public Library Mr. Bonds Science guys will be hosting an interactive potion workshop for children in the 1st to 5th grade. The event will have the kids making various spooky Halloween potions and concoctions. The event will be at 6:00 p.m. on October the 29th. October 31 Breakfast with the Expert Navigating Your Health Through the Holidays The holidays are right around the corner, and with that, of-
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ten comes unwanted weight with the comfort eating that seems to accompany cooler weather, parties, family gatherings and all of the preparations for the celebrations. Come to St. Vincent’s Trussville and enjoy a light breakfast, sponsored by Holiday Inn Express – Trussville, as Registered Dietitian, Donna Sibley shares some tips about how to manage the next two months without giving up your health goals. Free, but please register at 408-6550. October 31 Candy Craze 2018 Candy Craze will take place on Wednesday, October 31st from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at The Healing Place Church Trussville Campus. This is an event for the whole family! We will have a trunk-or-treat; carnival rides; Fall festival games; a hay ride; and candy, candy, and more CANDY!! Food will be available for purchase at food trucks. It’s going to be a great time of fun!! So, be sure to bring your family and friends to Candy Craze 2018! November 4 Free Concert – UAB Brass Quinet Join us for an afternoon of wonderful music with a free concert by the UAB Faculty Brass Quintet! Members are Dr. James Zingara and Dr. Steve Roberts, trumpets, James Baker, horn, euphonium, Jeff Koonce, trombone, and Dr. Eli Westerfield, tuba. This ensemble performs regionally and internationally. We will have refreshments too! November 6 Genealogy – Military Records in Family History “Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier”: Military Records in Family History
Did one of your ancestors go to war? Explore the major repositories and databases for military records and discover how they can contribute vital information for your family history research. Presented by staff from the Birmingham Public Library’s Southern History Department. November 6 Recipe SWAP Make and bring a favorite recipe to share. Socialize and sample everyone’s dishes. Vote for your favorites; top vote getters will take home prizes. Everyone can take home a bunch of new and delicious recipes to make! December 1 Christmas Pilgrimage Open Road Tours by Kim and Central Baptist Church will travel to one of the oldest “Tour of Homes.” We will enjoy lunch and a tour of one of the historical mansions and then tour two other mansions in Eufaula. Trip includes motor coach with private driver, driver tip, tour guide, lunch, tour of 3 mansions. Cost is $107.00pp. To reserve a seat payment in full must be received by September 20th. Call for further details. ONGOING Georgiana Davis Masonic Lodge Georgiana Davis Masonic Lodge No. 338 in Trussville meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the 2nd/4th Monday at 190 Beechnut St., Trussville. For information, call Bruce Phillips at 205-4852. Cahawba Art Association meetings
Center Point Masonic Lodge meetings Center Point Masonic Lodge No. 872 located off Old Springville Road meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. For more information call Scott Sharpton at 205-288-0082 or Russell Self at 205-370-2913. Republican Women of Trussville The group meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Three Earred Rabbit in Trussville with meet and greet beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact cherylamathews@gmail.com or www.rwot.com. Springville Military Order of the Purple Heart The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 2213, Springville meets at the Smokin’ Grill at 85 Purple Heart Boulevard on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. The Joyful Jammers The Joyful Jammers are looking for people to join us who enjoy playing Southern Appalachian folk music and hymns. Dulcimers, psalteries, spoons, and all types of acoustical stringed instruments are welcome. We are part of the Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Association (SADA). We meet each Thursday from 6-8pm at the First Baptist Church Trussville, AL. For more information and room location, contact E. Maddox at 205542-0076. For more events, please visit our on-line calendar at trussevents.com.
The Cahawba Art Association meets the 2nd Monday 6 p.m. at the Trussville Library. For info call 661-0517.
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Dr. Billy T. Marsh Obituary Dr. Billy Thomas Marsh passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20 at his home in Trussville, surrounded by his family. He was 85. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joyce M. Marsh, two sons, Matthew of Trussville, AL and Timothy (Rebecca) of Rutherfordton, NC, two grandchildren, John Alan and Natalie, two nephews, David Brodie and Tom Owens, a niece, Margaret Owens Gordon, and a brother-in- law, Alan Moseley. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude Thomas and Maggie Hudson Marsh, two sisters, Doris Marsh Temple and Lucille Marsh Thigpen, a nephew, Hugh Owens, a niece, Deborah Breasseale and sister-in-law, Dorothy Moseley. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Marsh was born in Nectar, Alabama. He was the son of Claude Thomas and Maggie Hudson Marsh.He was a graduate of Woodlawn High School, Howard College (Samford University), and the University of Alabama, where he earned his Masters Degree and Doctorate of Education. Marsh played football and baseball at both Woodlawn and Howard College. Marsh left college following his freshman year to serve the United States Navy as part of VF-22 on the USS Lake Champlain CVA-39 during the Korean Conflict. Marsh began his career in education and coaching at Hewitt-Trussville High School, coaching football, track and golf and teaching science. Later, he coached football at Florida State University, the University of Tampa and Troy State University. Following his tenure as a college coach, Marsh returned to Birmingham, where he began his 28-year tenure with the Birmingham City Schools in administration. He served as Boy’s Advisor at West End High School, Principal at Comer Elementary School and Phillips High School, Director of High Schools, and Athletic Director. While Principal at Phillips, Marsh met his wife-to-be, Joyce Moseley, who taught English and Latin. Upon retirement in 1995, Marsh worked for several colleges, including Miles College, Alabama State University and Jacksonville State University supervising education majors in their semester of student-teaching. Marsh was a long-time member of the Birmingham Quarterback Club, the Birmingham Tip-off Club, and the Kenny Morgan Scholarship Fund Board. In 2012, Marsh was inducted into the Alabama High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame, and a member of the Woodlawn High School Hall of Fame. Marsh was also honored by Samford University with a Lifetime Service Recognition Award. He is a past member of the Birmingham Rotary Club and Paul Harris Fellow recipient and a past member of the Masons and Shriner’s. He is a life member of the the U.S.S. Lake Champlain Association, a member of the Selective Services Board, a member of the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Board, the Board of the AlaTrust Credit Union, and a Life Deacon at Huffman Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 24 in the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with the Reverends Jack Green, Tim Marsh and Larry Smith officiating. Visitation is prior to the service at 11:00 AM, followed by the funeral service at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow at the Jefferson Memorial Gardens, with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Huffman Baptist Church, 700 Huffman Road, Birmingham, AL 35215 or the Kenny Morgan Scholarship Fund, PO Box 1506, Birmingham, AL 35201.
Evan Garrison, who graduated in 2017 with degrees in Physics and Math from UAB, died on Sept. 13, 2018, in Phoenix. He was 24. He was a graduate student in the physics Ph.D. program at Arizona State University. He was born on Oct. 12, 1993, in Birmingham. He briefly attended Hewitt-Trussville High School and graduated from Oneonta High School in 2012. He is survived by his parents, Greg and Jessica Garrison of Trussville, and Tracy and Anthony Vincze, of Odenville; his brothers, Wes (Kelly) Garrison of Athens, Ga., and Austin Garrison, of Margaret; and his nephew, James Garrison, of Athens, Ga. Other survivors include his grandparents, Carol Schlueter, of Bourbon, Mo.; and Paul and Bea Newman, of Hoover, Ala.; and more than 30 first cousins, aunts and uncles in Alabama and Missouri. Evan had been a Teaching Assistant in Physics at Arizona State University since fall 2017 and worked as a Research Assistant, studying electronic band structure of green phosphorene nanoribbons. He passed his Ph.D. comprehensive exam and completed a scientific journal article for the American Institute of Physics’ AIP Advances. He enjoyed hiking and jogging at Papago Park in Phoenix, boating on Tempe Town Lake, and watching baseball at Busch Stadium, Regions Field and Turner Field. While at UAB, Evan worked summers at the Birmingham Zoo and often ran the carousel. He lived a full, scholarly, exciting life with many fun adventures. Funeral will be Saturday, Oct. 27, 1:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, 2100 Fourth Ave. North, reception to follow. Donations may be made to UAB, designated to the Evan Garrison Memorial Fund for a Scholarship in Physics.
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Carlos Crayton McDonald 1959-2018
Carlos Crayton McDonald born February 21, 1959 passed away on October 18, 2018. He is survived by seven older sisters, one brother in law, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, one nephew, and both parents. Carl was an extrovert and had friends he considered family by choice
Dorothy M. Pearce 1931-2018
Dorothy M. Pearce, of Center Point, AL passed away at the age 87 on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Mrs. Pearce was a native of Yazoo City, MS. She graduated from Yazoo City high School in 1950. She was a resident of Center Point for over 50 years and a member of Hilldale Baptist Church. She was very active in her church and participated in various charities and volunteer work. She is survived by husband, Charles Harris Pearce; her daughter, Kimberly Pearce Alexander and her husband, Dr. Rip Alexander; her son, Jeffrey Alan Pearce and his wife, Loraine; two granddaughters, Ellie Pearce and Alaina Pearce. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazy and Carrie Chesnut; her brother, Robert Chesnut and her sister, Patsy Chesnut. A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Pearce on Wednesday, October 17th at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville at 2PM. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the graveside at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Pastor Ron Pate is officiating.
Jennifer McAllister 1953-2018
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalms 118:24). Jennifer said this Bible verse every morning, including October 17th. She thought you were wasting time if you did not get up early and get to work. The thousands of mornings she went out in the backyard and fed and watered the birds, squirrels and plants, while drinking her freshly ground and brewed coffee from one of her mugs out of her extensive mug collection, and praising God for the new day, can never be replicated. Jennifer contracted cancer in September of this year and it spread faster than her doctors have ever seen. However, she said I am not afraid and did everything possible to get healed and come home. God did not choose that path but we know he owns us all and has reasons that we will understand someday when we step around to the front side of the tapestry. We want to thank the entire staff at St. Vincent’s East for their work; their attitudes and personal care were outstanding. The staff on the 5th floor rules! She was born to John Samuel Bookout and Mae Ellen Thompson Bookout in Birmingham, Alabama. Jennifer loved her parents who the grandkids called Daddy John and Grandmae or MaeMae. She loved her middle name Lee since it was her much older brother’s dog’s name and he suggested that his new sister have that name also. It has passed on as the middle name to her daughter and grandson, making her very proud. Jennifer was a protector, provider, and lover of animals all her life. The cats and dogs she took in and raised are too many to mention except for the special Macadamia, Chubby, and Lady. Jennifer focused on doing things for other people instead of herself. She took an interest in YOU and made you feel special. Sending packages with things selected just for you was her specialty. The grandchildren were the center of her universe and she spent countless hours having fun with them. Blanton Lee Dietz, McAllister Lenn Dietz, Dani Kay McAllister, and Luci Tyler McAllister will really miss their Kini a lot. Jennifer was preceded in death by her great friend Joann Ramer. They are now re-united, possibly supervising things in Hawaii from above. There are just too many friends, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews to mention here. You know who you are and what you meant to her. Jennifer also was friends with the USMAIL, UPS, and FedEx delivery people we had, often opening a package as it was delivered and handing over a pack of coffee, candy, or cookies to them. Our UPS man, Macy has been coming here for over 25 years. She also always took care of our trash collectors with cold drinks, snacks, and gift cards. In addition to the grandkids, she is survived by her husband Bill (46 cool years), son Brian McAllister and wife Jen Bas, daughter Amanda Dietz and husband Stephen Dietz, and Jennifer Reha McAllister (Mom of Dani and Luci). Her special niece, Christy Kelley, also loves animals and suggested (along with the family) that in lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Jennifer McAllister to the Humane Society of West Alabama, P.O. Box 70054, Tuscaloosa, AL 35407 or via the website at www. humanesocietyofwa.org There will be visitation with the family on Tuesday, October 23rd at 9:00am CDT and a memorial service at 10:00 am CDT on that same day. The location of those services is Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 1591 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, AL 35235 (across from Home Depot in Trussville), website www.jmgardens.com. Burial will be private
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Opinion
Frank Johnson the Legend and the Free State of Winston Inside the Statehouse By Steve Flowers Those of us who are Baby Boomers remember the tumultuous times of the 1960’s. We lived through the Civil Rights revolution. Those of us who grew up here in the Heart of Dixie witnessed the transpiring of racial integration first hand. Most of the crusades and struggles occurred here in Alabama, especially Montgomery. A good many of the landmark Civil Rights court decisions were handed down in the Federal Court in Montgomery. The author and renderer of these epic rulings was one, Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Johnson served as Federal Judge in the Middle District of Alabama for 24 years from 1955 through 1979. Johnson’s judicial decisions brought death threats to him and his family from whites opposed to integration. He was vilified by most white Alabamians at that time and became George Wallace’s fa-
vorite whipping boy. Wallace referred to him as a “lying, scalawagging, carpetbagging integrationist.” Frank Johnson, Jr. was born in Winston County in October, 1918. Winston County attempted to stay neutral during the Civil War. It was a Republican stronghold in an overwhelmingly Democratic Alabama. In contrast to the Black Belt planters in South Alabama, the people who settled North Alabama were small farmers. The land they set-
tled on was hilly and not as conducive to growing cotton. Rather than large plantations and slaves, the fiercely independent hill country farmers had 40 acres and a mule. Therefore, when the winds of division between North and South began to blow in the 1850’s, an obvious political difference between North and South Alabamians arose. In 1860 there were only 14 slave owners in Winston County. With the election of Abraham Lincoln, the crucial decision of secession arose. Contrary to what most present-day Alabamians think, it was not an easy unified decision that we should leave the Union. A secession convention was held in January, 1861, in Montgomery. The vote was extremely close. The delegates split 54-46 for secession. The Black Belters from South Alabama were for creating a confederacy of southern states to protect their slave ownership and way of life. The hill farmers from North Alabama preferred to
not secede. These North Alabamians voted against secession from the Union at that time. Shortly after the secession convention, citizens of Winston County met at a local establishment, Looney’s Tavern. These yeoman farmers of the hills were obviously reluctant to leave the Union for the cause of the planter and his slaves. Legend has it that on July 4, 1861, the good people of Winston County decided to secede from Alabama and remain in the Union. That is why they are known in Alabama political history and folklore as, “The Free State of Winston.” That same sort of independent streak was a hallmark of the Johnson family who were some of the earliest settlers of Winston County. Judge Johnson’s father served as one of the few Republicans in the Alabama Legislature in the first half of the 20th century. Frank Johnson, Jr studied law at the University of Al-
abama and graduated at the top of his law school class in 1943. He then distinguished himself as a U.S. Army officer in World War II. He was wounded at Normandy and received the Purple Heart. After the war, he settled in Winston County and began practicing law in Jasper. Although the Democratic Party dominated southern politics, Johnson was a lifelong, Winston County Republican. Therefore, he led the 1952 Dwight Eisenhower campaign for President in the state. After Eisenhower became president, he rewarded Johnson with a federal judgeship. In 1955-1956, shortly after taking his seat on the bench, Johnson became involved in a formative event of the Civil Rights movement. Rosa Parks was arrested for violating a Montgomery ordinance requiring racial segregation on the city buses. In response, the African American community organized a boycott of the bus system and
nominated Reverend Martin Luther King as its leader. Johnson ruled that the Montgomery ordinance violated the due process clause of the 14th Amendment. The ruling was the first of many by Johnson which eliminated racial segregation in public accommodations such as parks, libraries, bus stations, and airports during the 1950’s and 1960’s. Johnson’s decisions were legendary and groundbreaking. He became the central defender of Civil Rights in America from his Federal Bench in Montgomery. The Federal Courthouse in Montgomery is now named in his honor. Judge Johnson died in 1999. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16-years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
Looking ahead to the 2019 Alabama Legislative Session By Judi McGuire Capitol Steps Looking ahead to the 2019 Alabama Legislative Session It was Mark Twain who so appropriately said, “No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the leg-
islature is in session.” It’s not too early to look ahead to the 2019 Alabama Legislative Session. Most people recognize the vital role that voting plays in our democracy – even if they don’t vote. Fewer understand the legislative process. The State’s Constitution-
al officers (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, etc.) and members of the Alabama Legislature are elected every four years. The next election is November 2018. In just three months, the Alabama Legislature will convene for an organiza-
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such as the clerks of the Senate and House are selected. Also, chamber rules are adopted and session schedules are made. The number and names of committees and their meeting schedules are determined. If possible, committee chairs and members are appointed. Also
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Faith
Seasons Change, but God Does Not By Richard Harp Now that summer has ended, I find myself wondering about my favorite season. Autumn has been less “fall” and more summer here in Alabama. I am usually excited about the brisk cool air and changing leaves. It is this time of year that I enjoy sitting by the fire with a good book while holding my coffee mug. The other day, I stood outside in the heat and noticed my autumn pumpkin had not survived the peculiar weather. I am used to the changing of the seasons, but not used to the seasons themselves changing. This year it is just as true as ever: Seasons
By Richard Harp
change, but God does not. Before long the need to sit by the fire will be upon us. Because of this, I am reminded of another fire that Jehoiakim (king of Judah) sat by, warming himself with
strips of paper from a scroll. “It was the ninth month, and the king was sitting in the winter house, and there was a fire burning in the fire pot before him. As Jehudi read three or four columns, the king would cut them off with a knife and throw them into the fire in the fire pot, until the entire scroll was consumed in the fire that was in the fire pot” (Jeremiah 36:22-23). The scroll that Jehoiakim turned into kindling was the word of the Lord. “In the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Take a scroll and write on it all the words that I have spoken to you against Israel
and Judah and all the nations, from the day I spoke to you, from the days of Josiah until today (Jeremiah 36:1-2). Ironically, the word of the Lord was about the destruction of Judah by fire. God gave Jeremiah the reason for this scroll: “It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the disaster that I intend to do to them, so that everyone may turn from his evil way, and that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin” (Jeremiah 36:3). God did not desire to destroy them by fire. He desired that all of the people would repent. Jehoiakim placed himself above God and sought to hide God’s saving message
from the people. Today we understand that fire is waiting for all who do not repent. “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed” (2 Peter 3:9,10). This fire is unlike the fire in a calm fireplace that warms us in the winter. It will consume those who disobey and for eternity. Yet there are some who refuse to send out
this message, who may seek to hide it just like Jehoiakim. What does the word say? “But by the same word the heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly” (2 Peter 3:7). May we never take the words of the Lord lightly, nor seek to be warmed by them like Jehoiakim in disobedience. Seasons change, but God does not. A note from the Harp: Richard is the pulpit minister of the Deerfoot Church of Christ.
What Does It Mean To Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness? BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS What Does It Mean To Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness? “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6). “If you do right, you won’t get hungry or thirsty,” says Zach, age 6. Actually, the thirst here is something different, says Anna, 10: “It means that people who want righteousness thirst for it like water.” Have you ever been thirsty -- I mean really thirsty? In the Arizona desert, I once took a walk I’ll never forget. From my elevated campsite, the Colorado River looked like an easy 30-minute trek. I learned the meaning of
“as the crow flies” because the dry ravine I followed was anything but straight and made the trip much longer. After my canteen ran dry, I began to thirst like never before. God will quench the thirst of those who desire him as a man walking in the Arizona desert with a dry canteen craves water. There’s nothing casual about this kind of thirst. It’s desperate. “I think it means when Jesus was at the well and told the lady about everlasting water,” says Lauren, 8, “she took the water and was satisfied.” The woman at the well with whom Jesus spoke had been married five times and was living with a man who was not her husband, yet Jesus didn’t give her a lecture on immorality. He spoke to her about her thirst (John
By Carey Kinsolving Kids Talk About God
4:14). “If we try to gain transcendence through indulgence, soon enough familiarity breeds contempt and we are driven to search for mystery elsewhere,” write authors Brent Curtis and John Eldredge in an amazing book
titled “The Sacred Romance.” “To thirst after righteousness means wanting to live according to God’s will instead of the world’s,” says Kristen, 10. “This is the only way to be happy and filled. If you thirst after righteousness, God will bless you. Yes, God is in the filling business. In fact, the word “fill” means to be satisfied in the sense of being stuffed after a sumptuous meal. If you’re eating the junk food of the self-centered life, you’ll never be satisfied. Hunger and thirst represent the desperate longing of the previous Beatitudes (the poor in spirit, the mournful and the meek in Matthew 5:3-5). “It means if you thirst after righteousness, you want to live a godly life,” says Morgan, 10. “It also means you would act like God would
want you to live.” “There is only One Being who can satisfy the last aching abyss of the human heart, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ,” wrote author Oswald Chambers. God doesn’t ask us to deny our burning desire for intimacy, beauty and adventure. Religion does that. Jesus invites us to intimate communion with himself and his Father that satisfies the deepest longings of our souls. Jesus upset the religious system of his day by awakening the desires of people’s hearts. Consider his statement: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (Luke 11:9). It’s whom you ask, where you seek and what door you knock on that makes all the difference. A journey into
God himself makes every other adventure look dull. “Those who thirst after righteousness will be filled with it,” says Nick, 10. “They will be blessed with love from God.” Think about this: God will satisfy your deepest desires if you look to him for fulfillment. Memorize this truth: Matthew 5:6 quoted above. Ask this question: Where are you looking to satisfy your deepest desires and longings? “Kids Talk About God” is written and distributed by Carey Kinsolving. To access free, online “Kids Color Me Bible” books, “Mission Explorers” videos, a new children’s musical, and all columns in a Bible Lesson Archive, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org.
DIRECTORY ARGO Argo Baptist Church 6308 Advent Circle Solid Rock Lutheran Church 1935 Highway 11
TRUSSVILLE Argo Christian Fellowship 936 Us Highway 11 Apostolic Faith Worship 6273 Service Road
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Cahaba View Baptist 1441 W Riverview Road
Heritage Place Church Christ 5252 Old Highway 78
Central Baptist Church 8762 Gadsden Highway
St. Barnabas Catholic 7921 1st Ave N
Clearbranch UMC 8051 Glenn Road
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Covenant Church Intl 5407 Old Springville Road
Mount Calvary Presbyterian Church of Clay 9392 Cedar Mountain Road
Corinth 909 Argo Margaret Road
Clay Church of Christ 6480 Old Springville Road
Crosspoint Southern Baptist 8000 Liles Lane
Clay United Methodist 6790 Old Springville Road Clayridge Baptist Church 6712 Old Springville Road Faith Lutheran Church 6704 Deerfoot Parkway Clay Baptist Church 6295 Trussville Clay Road
Deerfoot Baptist Church 5450 Mt Olive Church Road Grace Community Church @ Deerfoot 6020 Deerfoot Parkway First Baptist Church Trussville 128 N Chalkville Road
First Presbyterian Trussville 2107 Gadsden Highway
Riverview Baptist Church 6520 Happy Hollow Road
Grace Independent Baptist 380 Argo Park Court
Assembly Of Praise Church 1893 Floyd Bradford Road
Cahaba Springs Pres 6110 Deerfoot Parkway
Highland View Baptist 7117 Roper Tunnel Road
Holy Cross Episcopal Church 90 Parkway Drive Holy Infant of Prague Parish 8090 Gadsden Highway
Providence Baptist Church 7868 Gadsden Highway Turning Point Ministries 314 Brentwood Avenue
Hope Everlasting Church 6520 Happy Hollow Road
Victory Baptist Church 6878 Gadsden Highway
Mount Zion Ame Church 506 Pineview Road
First United Methodist 120 N Chalkville Road
NorthPark Baptist Church 5700 Deerfoot Parkway
Saint Joseph’s Anglican 7310 Cavern Road
Ridgecrest Baptist Church 7789 Gadsden Highway
Southside Baptist Church 6644 Roper Road
Vann Valley Assembly 5480 Trussville Clay Road
Trussville Church Of Christ 7268 Gadsden Highway 116
White’s Chapel Baptist 3019 Whites Chapel Parkway
Deerfoot Presbyterian 111 N Chalkville Road
Holy Infant Of Prague 8090 Gadsden Highway
Lola City First Baptist 2335 Floyd Bradford Road
Open Bible Independent Baptist Church 1436 US Highway 11 Ridgecrest Baptist Church N 233 Main Street ODENVILLE Souther Baptist Church 1232 Argo Margaret Rd
4036 Spring Street Full Gospel Fellowship 8214 Bradford Raod Harmony Baptist Church 8504 Bradford Road Hopewell Baptist Church 9060 Hopewell Church Road Hopewell United Methodist 8732 Old Highway 75
PINSON Abundant Life Church 8017 Creekstone Circle Bradford Church Of God 8294 Bradford Road Clearview Baptist Church 5271 Old Springville Road Cornerstone Church of God 4167 Center Point Road DEERFOOT CHURCH OF CHRIST 5348 Old Springville Rd Faith Baptist Church 5419 Tyler Loop Road Faith United Methodist 7315 Old Springville Road First Baptist Church Pinson
Hughes Memorial Baptist 8786 Bradford TraffOrd Road Mount Calvary Presbyterian 9392 Cedar Mountain Road North Clay Baptist Church 7476 Clayton Road Oak Grove Baptist Church 7391 Narrows Road Palmerdale United Methodist 7776 Highway 75 Pinson Church Of Christ 4233 Glen Brook Road Pinson United Methodist 4507 Bud Holmes Road Sharon Baptist Church 4444 Sharon Church Road
Valley East Baptist Church 4432 Main Street Haven Of Hope Christian 5348 Old Springville Road New Life United Pentecostal 5405 Mountain Laurel Trace Bayview United Methodist 5827 Willow Ridge Road Cedar Mount Baptist Church 8342 Cedar Mountain Road
The Refiner’s House 3530 Dixiana Trail Trinity Bible Church 4285 Main Street The Refiner’s House 3530 Dixiana Trail Trinity Bible Church 4285 Main Street Victorious Spiritual Warfare 138 Pinson Plaza SPRINGVILLE
Church of God of Prophecy 6317 Highway 79 Dewey Heights Missionary Baptist Church 5658 Dewey Heights Road First Baptist Church Village 9561 Railroad Avenue Hagood Chapel Baptist 6055 Evelyn Road New Hope Baptist Church 5331 Dewey Heights Road Pinson Baptist Church 4950 Faucett Rd Pinson Presbyterian Church 4483 Center Point Road
Springville First Baptist 980 Robinson Street
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Sports
Huskies end senior night with 45-14 win over Tuscaloosa County By Damian Mitchell Tribune Sports Editor TRUSSVILLE— Hewitt-Trussville got back on the winning side with a 45-14 win over region foe Tuscaloosa County. The Husky offense struck early and often as they jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter off of quarterback Paul Tyson. He threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Varrius Johnson then a 16 yarder to Dazalin Worsham, and he also ran for a 5-yard touchdown. In the second quarter they added three more points with Parker Colburn adding a field goal. Tuscloosa County did score on a one yard touchdown run which made the score 24-7 midway through the second quarter. Tyson found Johnson on a screen pass that he took to the endzone 65 yards to increase their lead 31-7 as they entered halftime. After the half, the Huskies
picked up right where they left off with an explosive 59 yard touchdown by Armoni Goodwin to increase the lead 38-7. The Tigers answered with a one yard touchdown of their own to make the game 38-14. The Huskies proved to be too much as they wrapped up the scoring in the third after a 14 yard pass and catch from Tyson to Worsham. Paul Tyson finished with 13-of-18 for 257 yards and four touchdowns and one rushing touchdown as well. Johnson caught five passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns, and Worsham finished with six receptions for 46 yards and two touchdowns.
(Huskies’ Ja’Varrius Johnson doesn’t let his equipment malfunction hold him from his 65 yard touchdown catch) photo by Ron Burkett
JaMichael Thompson School: Clay-Chalkville HS Position: Wide Receiver
Sports Editor’s Notes: Congratulations to Wide Receiver JaMichael Thompson for his performance in the ClayChalkville 27-6 win over Oxford. Thompson had 3 catches for 109 yards.
Abby Swaney School: Springville High School
Sport: Volleyball, Libero, #3 GPA: 3.8
Notes:
Abby is a remarkable young lady on and off the court (and softball field). She has overcome a lot of adversities in her personal life to become the very determined student athlete that she is today. We are very proud of our Abby Swaney!
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Cougars dominate in impressive 27-6 win over Oxford By Damian Mitchell Tribune Sports Editor CLAY— The ClayChalkville Cougars defeated the Oxford Yellow Jackets 27-6 in a very physical matchup. This win by for the Cougars placed them in second place in the region as the playoff picture starts to show. This game was defined on defense with very few possessions by both teams but ClayChalkville’s defense seemed to have answers for most of the Yellow Jackets plays and held them scoreless until late in the game. After a scoreless first quarter, the scoring started with a field goal from Cougars’ Jaren Vanwinkle to take a 3-0 lead with about nine minutes left in the second quarter. He added another one with 3:19 left in the half to put them up 6-0, which stayed as such until the end of the half.
(Cougars’ Jamichael Thompson escapes an Oxford defender on his way for yardage)photo by: Ron Burkett
The second half sparked the Cougars offense as they seemed to move at will in the third and fourth quarters. After receiving the second half kickoff, the Cougars marched down the field and found the endzone with quarterback Willie Miller finding Anthony Lougheed on a 24 yard pass to take a 13-0 lead. A 3-yard touchdown run for Courtney Braxton with 33 seconds remaining in the third increased the lead 20-0. Oxford’s only touchdown came on a 1-yard touchdown run from Titus Smith-Lindsey in the fourth quarter. Miller then came with a 15-yard touchdown run of his own to remove all doubt of a comeback for the Yellow Jackets. Miller finished 11-of-15 for 229 yards passing with a touchdown. He also added a rushing touchdown and 54 yards rushing. Jamichael Thompson finished with 109 yards on three receptions.
Bo Nix eclipses 10,000 total yards in his career By Justin Nails Tribune Sports PINSON— Bo Nix was on the cusp of joining one of the most prestigious lists in Alabama high school football history a couple of weeks ago as the Trussville Tribune detailed how close Nix was to joining such an elite group of high school football greats and with his performance
Friday night, Nix eclipsed 10,000 yards of total offense in his career. Nix, who is a senior and committed to play at Auburn next year, is now just one of four players to ever total 10,000 yards of total offense in a career in the state of Alabama. Nix was 26-of-40 for 390 yards passing and six touchdowns against Huffman on Friday night in the Indians
six straight win of the season bringing them to 6-1 on the year. On the season, Nix is 123-of-217 with 1,827 yards and 22 touchdowns through the air. As a rusher, he has 194 yards on 24 carries and 3 touchdowns. As of now, Nix is atop a number of career lists including: • 4th all-time in career touchdowns • 3rd all-time in career pass-
ing yards • 3rd all-time in career completions • 2nd all-time in career touchdown passes • and 4th all-time in total offense. With two games left in the regular season and an expected deep playoff run, Nix could move up even more on some of these list. Obviously the biggest ac-
complishment is the 10,000 total yards mark given that only three other players in the history of Alabama high school football have accomplished such a feat. Nix has wowed fans for three years with his abilities as both a passer and a runner and he has the stats to back up his impressive play. In today’s climate of information and instant gratification, it’s easy to
get caught up in the thought of how will these numbers and Nix’s play translate to the next level? It’s a topical question that deserves its time. As for now, these accomplishments stand just fine on their own. Bo Nix is a winner, a fantastic high school quarterback, and statistically one of the best to ever play the game in the state of Alabama.