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By Shaun Szkolnik for the Tribune CLAY – On Thursday Elmcroft resident Dolly Simpson turned one hundred.

On hand to help her celebrate the event were her fellow residents, Elmwood staff and several family members.

Festivities included cake, gifts, the donning of a lighted birth-day sash, a rousing See ELMCROFT, Page 5

Panda Express open for business in Trussville From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE –Panda Express, known for fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and fast service, has opened for business in Trussville.

The new restaurant is located on the corner of U.S. Highway 11 and Roebuck Industrial Parkway across from Jack’s Restaurant where Don’s Carpet One was forSee PANDA, Page 5

Pinson Council achieves Advanced CMO, CMO Emeritus status

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New restaurant brings pho, bubble tea and rolled ice-cream to Trussville

From the Trussville Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE — Three of the most popular items in food right now are pho, bubble tea and rolled ice cream.

Until today none of these delights were available in Trussville. With the opening of Pho Sizzle, in the same shopping center as Kohl’s and Pet Smart, all that changes.

Pho Sizzle is bringing authentic Vietnamese cuisine to this corner of the world. As Vivian Nguyen explained, “There are no Vietnamese restaurants here, that we are aware of.” But, that isn’t the only feature that makes Pho Sizzle so special, as Nguyen also explained, “Our ingredients are all homemade from scratch, this makes a difference from other brands.”

Pho Sizzle’s signature style of pho, bubble tea and rolled ice cream is no accident. The team spent a very long time perfecting their offerings, spending untold hours in an untold number of cities observing, concocting and perfecting.

For those unfamiliar with

JEFFERSON COUNTY – Sheriff Mike Hale and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to have a safe and enjoyable Halloween. To ensure the safety of the children parents are asked to start by going to a special website, administered by the Jefferson See JEFFERSON, Page 7

Clay Taco Bell sets date for opening

By Crystal McGough For The Tribune

bubble tea Nguyen describes it this way, “Bubble tea is a Vietnamese drink that has a variety of flavors like strawberry and mango, leche, almost anything that you can

think of.”

Nguyen’s description of pho is a perfect explanation of the delicious dish, “Pho is a Vietnamese dish, it is beef broth soup, it is a very pop-

ular dish around the whole world. It has noodles, beef, meatballs, onion, scallions, bean sprouts and you top it

CLAY – A new Taco Bell restaurant, which will be located on Deerfoot Parkway in Clay, is officially set to open on Friday, Dec. 14.

“They’re hitting it pretty hard right now,” Mayor Charles Webster said. “They actually got the roof trusses on today, so they are moving along right on schedule.”

The restaurant is being erected on the property be-

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Springville among growing number of communities to offer pickleball

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By Shaun Szkolnik for the Tribune

PINSON – As with any complex system a mastery of the workings of city government requires a mixture of experience and education.

Experience, in this arena, comes with time on the job.

Education comes from the Certified Municipal Official

TRUSSVILLE, AL – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual legislative breakfast on Thursday, November 8, at the Trussville Civic Center (5381 Trussville-Clay Road in Trussville).

Congressman Gary Palmer will be the featured speaker at the breakfast.

In 2014, Gary Palmer was elected to the 114th Congress in Alabama’s 6th Congres-

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By Tommi O. Peters For The Tribune SPRINGVILLE – Two men attempting to remedy summertime boredom for their families went about the business of erecting a badminton set. Undeterred when they couldn’t locate all necessary play equipment, they instead employed ping pong

paddles and a wiffle ball. After dropping the net height and slightly modifying badminton rules, the families’ malady was cured.

Over 50 years have passed since that innovative afternoon and pickleball is continuing to grow in popularity, making its way into the Trussville area within the past few years.

Trussville Parks & Recreation Director David Vinson shared, “We started playing the game at the Civic Center about three years ago. Originally, we taped off one court in the gym. But it became so popular that we added another, then another and another.

When we redid the gym last year, we had lines painted for six courts. We’ve also added

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three outdoor courts at our Racket Club and one to the courts on the mall.”

Vinson noted that the popularity in Trussville hasn’t plateaued yet. “Most of our players are older and they’ll play all day. The court is smaller than tennis, making it especially popular among those watching the impact on their knees.”

The development of a league hosted at the Civic Center is under consideration, as well as plans to host a training clinic in the near future, both of which will be announced online at TrussvilleParks.org.

Ashley Lyons has served as Springville’s Parks & Recreation Coordinator since August and has spearheaded the initiative to add a permanent outdoor court to Big Springs Park.

“At my previous job in Salt Lake City Utah, the popularity was overwhelming.

It’s a way for all age groups to be active and find a hobby they enjoy. In Springville, we don’t currently have a lot of See SPRINGVILLE, Page 4

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama customers, who have one of our nine individual health plans compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), are being See BCBS, Page 7

ADPH reports no evidence of unveil melanoma cluster in Auburn students, employees From The Trussville Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), working in conjunction with Auburn University, has conducted a review of cases of uveal melanoma among former Auburn students and employees. Based See AUBURN, Page 6

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As excellent as that sounds diners will want to save some room for the rolled ice cream.

Nguyen said, “We also offer rolled ice cream. It originated from the West Coast, and we brought it here to this restaurant because we want to share

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Clay Council accepts proclamation supporting Wreaths Across America

By Crystal McGough The Clay City Council unanimously approved a proclamation Tuesday night in support of Three Hots and a Cot’s third annual Wreaths Across America project.

According to Proclamation 2018-04, “Wreaths Across America endeavors to honor deceased veterans by placing a wreath on their graves during the National Remembrance Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2018.”

Three Hots and a Cot is currently seeking individuals and organizations that are willing to be sponsors for approximately 1,000 to 1,5000 wreaths to be placed at Jefferson Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home Cemetery.

Wreaths can be ordered online at donate.wreathsacrossamerica.org, starting at $15.

“Be it proclaimed by the City Council of the City of Clay, Alabama, that we declare support for this 3rd

Annual Wreaths Across America project and encourage all local businesses to sponsor a wreath,” the proclamation said.

During the pre-council meeting, City Manager Ronnie Dixon announced

that Clay Public Library’s hours of operation have changed.

The new hours are as follows: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sundays: Closed “Based on the times that people are coming, they changed the hours,” Dixon said. “We were not having enough patrons on Sunday to warrant keeping them open on Sunday.”

The next Clay City Council meeting will take place Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m., immediately following a pre-council meeting at 6 p.m.

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Chamber’s 3rd Annual Small Business awards announced From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) has announced its 3rd Annual Small Business Award recipients.

This year’s awards were sponsored by McSweeney Automotive Group.

The 2018 recipients were announced at the regular TACC monthly luncheon on Thursday, October 18. In the 1-10 employees category, the winner was Bryant Bank. The winner in the 11-50 employees category was Complete Cleaners. West Avenue Boutique was named the Emerging Business of the Year, an award for a company in business for less than five years.

Local winners are now automatic finalists in the Alabama Small Business Awards presented by The Partnership of the Chamber of Commerce

Association of Alabama (CCAA) and the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) in December. One overall Small Business of the Year will be chosen from the state winners to be considered for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award.

Winning nominations were based on community involvement, chamber participation, business success, and overall deservedness. The nomination process was open to any business with 100 or fewer employees which is an active member of the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce in good standing prior to the nomination deadline.

For more information on the Chamber, please call (205) 655-7535 or visit www. trussvillechamber.com. You can also ‘like’ the Chamber on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram.

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Program (CMO).

The CMO 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.

The city of Pinson is fortunate to have two council members that have just achieved major milestones in this program.

John Churchwell, Councilor from Place Four, has earned the level of CMO Emeritus and Robbie Robertson, Mayor Pro Tempore and Councilor from Place Three, has achieved the rank of Advanced CMO. Roberts said, “They have a great team there at the League of Municipalities. It is a group of lawyers

that come in and teach us these various things and that way we factor that into our equations are we are putting this together. It speeds the meetings up dramatically because we know some of the stuff that we should be steering towards and we don’t have to ask the city attorney as many questions.

“I think it’s really valuable in serving here. We have less disagreements because people know what the general direction was that the legislature had in mind to begin with.”

Churchwell said of his experiences in reaching the highest level of proficiency, “It does take a while to get through it. I’d say, probably about 14 years. Although it is getting better now that you don’t necessarily have to go to meetings. Now you can take courses over the Internet and earn credits that way. You don’t have to go to Montgomery or someplace else.”

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Jarick Rager was first introduced to the sport in 2012 while visiting his parents in Tennessee. “My brother and I tried to play it like tennis when a very kind woman spent about thirty minutes teaching us how to play. I fell in love with it right then and have been playing ever since.”

Rager is now one of two certified pickleball instrucopportunities for recreation specifically for adults, so this will be good for the community,” offered Lyons.

Lyons said that once the court construction is complete, she plans to offer an Opening Day event with a training clinic. The event will be announced via the recently-created Springville Parks & Recreation facebook page, @springvilleparksandrec as well as on springvillealabama.org.

“We watched a training at the Racket Club one day and decided to give it a try,” explained Trussville YMCA Sports Director Jarvis Jones.

Originally taping off court lines, the YMCA also included permanent painted lines when their gym floors were redone last year.

While the sport often appeals to individuals wanting to stay active while also limiting impact on their joints, pickleball is also increasing in popularity among younger crowds. “We’re seeing more and more teenagers get involved. They’ll watch it be played then once they give it a try, they love it and some have even joined our league.”

YMCA open play time, fees and membership information are available at www. ymcabham.org/trussville.

tors in the state of Alabama, offering clinics and private lessons. A listing of fees and training options are available through his website, TrussvillePickleball.org, as well as local open play times and locations.

A software developer by trade, Rager’s company created an app for iPhone and Android called PickleUp, which allows people to coordinate pickup games of pickleball.

After a 30-day free trial, proceeds from the $1.99 app fee are donated to Children’s Hospital of Alabama. Though it launched just six months ago, over 200 pickleball locations nationwide have already been registered through the app.

“People don’t usually

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need to have the equipment or a paddle or anything to give it a try. They can use the app, show up, and whoever is playing will usually have an extra paddle they can use. We’ll get them started and they’ll be playing within about ten minutes.”

Cost for two paddles and ball range anywhere from $20 to over $100 and are available at local sports retailers and online.

“The pickleball community is different than any other sport, and I grew up playing every sport known to man and this is just a really inclusive and welcoming group of people,” noted Rager.

Earl Pickett has been playing for about eight months and offered, “I like the competitiveness and it’s a pretty good workout.”

Susan Logan agreed, “It’s great exercise. We log anywhere from 3-5 miles in a three-hour session.”

“I love to bowl, but this is more active and keeps your adrenaline up a good bit. My husband and I used to play a lot of sports and it’s helped me get back involved since he passed away,” shared Judy Jones.

Sandy Green echoed the sentiment, “I only knew one other person in here when I started playing in February.

But now, these are our people.

Last week, about nine pickleball people joined me for Bingo. We’ve been to the movies and meet up for dinner sometimes. So it has really created tons of friends and relationships,” shared Sandy Greene.

Instructional videos and official rules are available through the USA Pickleball Association’s website, usapa. org.

sional District, having never served in office before. Before his election to Congress, Palmer served as President of the Alabama Policy Institute for 24 years, as well as serving on four different state commissions on behalf of three different Governors. In Congress, Palmer is focused on paying down the national debt; regulatory reform; lowering energy costs and spurring economic growth/ job creation; and replacing Obamacare with a health care plan that puts people back in

charge of their health care decisions.

The breakfast is sponsored

by Chick-fil-A Trussville. The gold level sponsor is St. Vincent’s East.

Reservations are $12 each and are needed by noon on Tuesday, November 6. Call the Chamber at 205.655.7535 for reservations.

For more information, please visit www.trussvillechamber.com, “like” us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, or call 205.655.7535.

Center Point man wanted for conspiracy to traffic morphine From the Trussville Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — Thomas Richard Donato, 43, is wanted in Jefferson County on a felony warrant charging him with criminal

conspiracy to traffic morphine. The subject is described as being 5-foot-5, and weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.

The subject is a white male.

The subjects last known address was on the 100 block

of Lake Drive NE in Center Point.

If you know where this suspect might be, please call Crime Stoppers at 205-2547777.

Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Quest Health Chiropractic; now open From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE – Quest for Health Chiropractic celebrated their opening on Thursday, October 18, with a ribbon cutting and open house.

Drs. Keith Hallingquest and Miracle Pitts are the owners of the practice. Dr. Hallingquest is a graduate

of Hewitt-Trussville High School and is excited about opening his busine1ss in his hometown. “It feels so good to be back home,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to serving my community and getting reacquainted with so many people I knew growing up.”

The address is 1110 North Chalkville Rd., Ste. 112 (near the Trussville YMCA). Hours

of operation are Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 12:30 and 4 – 7 p.m.; Tuesday 4 – 7 p.m. For more info, please follow them on Facebook or call (205) 259-6476.

For more information about the Chamber, please go to www.trussvillechamber. com, call (205) 655-7535, ‘like’ us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram.

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Their aim is true: Three generations of Trussville ladies give archery a shot

By Shaun Szkolnik for the Trussville Tribune TRUSSVILLE – When you think of sports in the South the first thing to come to mind is college football.

However, believe-it-or-not, there are other activities out there; even during the months of September through January.

Archery is just such an activity and, as three generations of Trussville ladies -grandmother, mother and daughter- have learned for themselves, when it comes to fun, family and friendship, archery is right on target.

As archery mother Amanda Kontzen explained, “I’d been shooting archery for a couple of years when they began to offer this class. I thought I’d sign us up for a mother/daughter class. Chloe [the daughter] really liked it so we’ve just continued on and then my mom signed up with us. Since then all three of us have been taking it.”

Amanda’s mother, Mattie

“Honey” Gray, brought a lot less experience to the range but has more than made up for it over the last year. “It took me a good three class-

es before I felt like I knew what I was doing, but I love it. It is a lot of good exercise too. People don’t realize how many muscles you use in this

sport.” Gray also said that her most interesting time in archery came when, “… I hit the center of the target for the first time.” She added, “It is a good family experience for all of us to get to shoot together.”

The youngest of the trio is Chloe Kontzen. She is in fourth grade and plans on sticking with the sport of archery for a very long time.

She is especially proud, remembering her time in a local tournament, when she says, ““I was in third place in my group.” That is a group that includes participants that are much older than she is.

As her mother says, ““… watching her. You can see that she has really grown and she has gained a lot of confidence and especially when we go to competition. It was great watching her go against a teenager that was twice her size. They were shooting at the same target and she actually held her own with him.

That is pretty impressive.”

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rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ and the music of one-manband Jerry Ryan, of Three on a String.

Simpson absolutely beamed while in the presence of friends and family. She also loved the music; smiling, bobbing her head and tapping her feet to such songs as Mac the Knife, Wonderful World, In the Mood and, of course, Hello Dolly.

Dolly Simpson had another special visitor with a very special gift. Mayor Charles

Webster arrived, wished Simpson a happy birthday, informed her of a city ordinance recognizing her, and delivered a personal message, and certificate, from Kay Ivey in which the Governor celebrated Simpson as an outstanding person and offered congratulations on her remarkable life.

According to family Dolly Simpson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1918. She met the love of her life, Arthur Lee Simpson, at Asbury Park in New Jersey

when she was in her early twenties. The two married in 1941 and relocated to Detroit, Michigan where Mr. Simpson had secured work.

Shortly after arriving in Detroit Mr. Simpson received his draft notice and shipped off to serve his country in World War II. He was a quarter master and heavy rig operator. He arrived at Normandy on D +1 and, during his time in the war, earned the Bronze and Silver Star.

Mrs. Simpson worked for

a time at a Studebaker plant in Detroit, but spent most of their years together as a homemaker.

Mr. Simpson was originally from Birmingham and in 1990 the two moved to the area. As family member John Michael Simpson recalled, “90 percent of his family was in the south. He just decided to move home. He was born and raised on 7th Avenue north in Birmingham, right off 41st Street.”

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Birmingham City Council votes to delay District 7 appointment, President Pro Tem following split vote From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – After holding two separate votes in an effort to break the stalemate, the Birmingham City Council’s effort to appoint a replacement for the vacant District 7 seat ended in a 4 to 4 tie.

After hearing from District 7 residents, all of whom voiced support for Lonnie Malone, Councilors John Hilliard, Lashunda Scales, Sheila Tyson and Steven Hoyt voted for Malone. Councilors Valerie Abbott, William Parker, Hunter Williams and Darrell O’Quinn voted for Wardine Alexander.

Before the vote, five people who completed the interview process were nominated: Charles Crockrum, Raymond Brooks, Walter Wilson, Wardine Alexander and Lonnie Malone. A total of 11 applicants participated in the Council interviews that were held last week.

Following the second vote

that ended in a tie, the Council voted to delay the item until next week.

The next item on Tuesday’s agenda was an appointment of a Council President Pro Tem. Councilor Hoyt nominated William Parker after the clerk read the item for consideration. However Scales, insisted that the vote

BIRMINGHAM — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), getting a flu vaccine every year is the best way to protect yourself and your family from flu and its potentially serious complications. The CDC recommends that everyone six months and older get vaccinated by the end of October.

According to the CDC, during flu season, viruses circulate at higher levels in the United States. An annual flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances of getting the flu and spreading it to others. When more people get vaccinated, less flu spreads throughout the

community.

Each year in the U.S., approximately 2.5 million flu cases result in hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths. One person with the flu can infect other people one day before any symptoms develop, and up to about seven days after a person becomes sick. The virus can spread to others up to six feet away, mainly by microscopic droplets expelled into the air when people cough, sneeze or even talk.

The CDC also reports all Americans receiving a flu vaccine could dramatically reduce healthcare costs, along with the number of people infected with the flu.

Research found annual di-

rect flu costs, such as hospital stays, doctor’s visits and medications, are an estimated $4.6 billion. The flu causes U.S. employees to miss approximately 17 million workdays at an estimated $7 billion a year in sick days and lost productivity.

To prevent the flu: Get vaccinated Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing Wash hands Stay home when you’re sick Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth Alabamians can get a flu shot by visiting their physician or local pharmacy.

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delayed one week.

This press release was written by Cody Owens, Public Information Officer in the Birmingham City Council Office of Public Information.

For media inquiries, contact Chiara Perry, Interim Director of Public Information 205.383.8432

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would be improper without someone in place to represent the District 7 residents.

“If we do not have a person appointed to District 7, I think that it would be unfair of us to appoint someone right now. They will have to work with the Pro Tem. I think this item is improperly before us,” Scales said. The item was also

on the best available information, the study did not identify a cancer cluster among Auburn students and employees from 1980 through 2017.

Uveal melanoma is a cancer of the eye involving the iris, ciliary body, or choroid, collectively referred to as the uvea. According to the Ocular Melanoma Foundation, there is no known cause for uveal melanoma. This disease occurs more frequently in whites than any other races. According to the Alabama Statewide Cancer Registry (ASCR), the annual incidence rate in Alabama among whites is 0.7 per 100,000. From 2006 through 2015, there were 316 cases of uveal melanoma among Alabama residents for an average of 31.6 new cases each year.

ADPH was provided a list of Auburn University students and employees that had reported being diagnosed with this disease. ADPH reviewed medical information for these individuals to verify the cases.

Once the cases were verified, Auburn University verified the attendance or employment of each individual. Auburn University then provided a population file for ADPH to calculate the expected numbers of uveal melanoma cases. The analysis was conducted for students who attended or employees who worked for Auburn University at any point from 1980 forward. The study included confirmed cases that were diagnosed any point between 1990 and 2017. Seventeen people, 9 males and 8 females,

met the criteria to be included.

“Auburn University officials have been incredibly helpful throughout the entire process that began this spring,” Justin T. George, director of cancer epidemiology, ADPH ASCR, said.

Study findings include the following: Based on Alabama rates and the population file provided by Auburn University, the expected number of cases in this time frame is 8.6 for white females and 13.6 for white males. In each instance, the expected number exceeds the number of observed cases.

The Standardized Incidence Ratio (SIR), a measure of the observed cases divided by the expected cases, was less than 1.0 for each group indicating less than expected occurrences of cancer. The SIR was not found to be statistically significant.

Health care professionals should advise anyone who may have concerns about having uveal melanoma to schedule an eye exam with an optometrist or ophthalmologist.

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County Sheriff’s Office, and checking potential routes for convicted sex offenders. Parents should be sure to start at Search Sex Offenders and make sure their child skips those addresses.

Once a route has been selected it is important remember common sense safety tips: Consider organized events as an alternative to trick or treating.

Wear bright reflective costumes, parents should always accompany their children and carry a flashlight.

Make sure costumes fit properly and vision is not ob-

structed.

Be careful crossing the street.

Have an adult carefully examine all treats. Do not consume unwrapped treats or those that appear to have been tampered with.

Children should never go

to a stranger’s home unless accompanied by an adult.

Teens going out with friends should make sure their parents know where they will be and who they will be with.

If you are driving, be aware of little ones and slow down.

For adults who will be celebrating, remember to do so responsibly. If you drink don’t drive. Have a designated driver or call a friend.

Remember that the sheriff’s office will be available as needed.

For more Halloween Safety Tips look here.

FBI issues statement on the investigation of suspicious packages targeting prominent political figures From the Trussville Tribune staff reports WASHINGTON, DC — Between Monday and Wednesday, suspicious packages were received at multiple locations in the New York and Washington, D.C., areas and Florida. The packages are being sent for analysis at the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.

See related: Nation: Explosive devices sent to several prominent political figures, including the Clintons and Barack Obama, while suspicious packages have been located at CNN and the White House “This investigation is of the highest priority for the FBI. We have committed the full strength of the FBI’s resources and, together with our partners on our Joint Terrorism Task Forces, we will continue to work to identify and arrest whoever is responsible for sending these packages,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “We ask anyone who

may have information to contact the FBI. Do not hesitate to call; no piece of information is too small to help us in this investigation.”

The packages are similar in appearance, as depicted in the below photograph, and contain potentially destructive devices.

The packages were mailed in manila envelopes with bubble wrap interior. The packages were affixed with computer-printed address labels and six Forever stamps.

All packages had a return address of “Debbie Wasserman Schultz” in Florida. Packages identified to date were addressed to: • George Soros • Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton • Former President Barack Obama • Former CIA Director John Brennan, care of CNN • Former Attorney General Eric Holder The package addressed to former Attorney General Holder did not reach its in-

tended destination, but was rerouted to the return address in Florida.

The FBI will continue to work with our federal law enforcement partners at the United States Secret Service, United States Postal Inspection Service, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as well as our state and local law enforcement partners, to identify and arrest the person or people responsible for sending these packages.

It is possible that additional packages were mailed to other locations. The FBI advises the public to remain vigilant and not touch, move or handle any suspicious or unknown packages.

If you have information about these packages, please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or tips.fbi. gov. If you observe any suspicious activity that requires an immediate response, please call 911 or contact your local law enforcement.

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JeffCo Sheriff’s Office announce pistol permits now available online From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – Sheriff Mike Hale has announced that, beginning Thursday, October 25, personnel can apply and pay for pistol permits online.

The new feature on the Sheriff’s Office website went live the morning of October 25. Citizens interested in applying for a pistol permit can now do so online. Simply go to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office website at www. jeffcosheriff.net and click on

the “Pistol Permits’ tab. Then select apply now on the page.

The application will be sent to the Sheriff’s Pistol Permit Division and processed.

Once approved, the pistol permit will be mailed to the applicant.

Sheriff Hale fought for and stands by his commitment to keep the price of pistol permits affordable. The cost of a pistol permit in Jefferson County remains at $7.50 per year for up to five years which is the lowest in the state.

BCBS, from front page

notified that premiums will decrease on average 0.5%, effective January 1, 2019.

Premium changes will range from -3.8 % to 3.9 % depending on which health plan is chosen. All ACA-compliant individual plans’ premiums also take into account members’ ages, family size, and county of residence, and therefore some customers may see additional premium changes.

Approximately 175,000 of our members (6 percent) who purchased these plans on and off the federal exchange are being notified of their new premium.

Over 75 percent of these members may qualify for an advanced premium tax credit which will lower their 2019 premium.

Health insurance premiums reflect the costs associated with providing medical care to our members. Premiums are determined by the number of doctor and hospital visits our members make, the

cost of those visits, and the cost of prescription drugs and medical procedures.

To help keep premiums more affordable, more healthy individual members are needed to offset the costs of our members with serious health conditions. Some initiatives we are implementing to help influence healthcare costs and premiums include: • Promoting healthy choices in communities statewide and encouraging our members to adopt healthier lifestyles; • Providing education, awareness and member advocacy programs to our members with chronic health conditions; • Partnering with doctors and hospitals to implement programs that improve healthcare quality; and • Negotiating prices with hospitals, physicians and other providers to keep costs for medical treatments as affordable as possible.

The 2010 Affordable Care Act overhauled how health plans could be designed, priced and sold.

Though the ACA individual market has been challenging, this market is beginning to stabilize. We believe everyone in Alabama should have access to quality healthcare at the most affordable price.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has insured Alabamians for 82 years. Blue Cross offers coverage plans to corporations, individuals and the senior market.

For more information about Blue Cross, visit AlabamaBlue.com. Connect with us on Facebook, check out our videos on YouTube and follow us on Twitter for more up-to-date information.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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Want to dress a chicken for Halloween? CDC says okay, but handle well From The Trussville Tribune staff reports WASHINGTON, DC – Despite news reports to the contrary, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not warned people against dressing chickens in Halloween costumes.

However, we do advise people with backyard or pet chickens to handle them carefully to keep their family and their chickens safe and healthy.

• Always wash your hands

after touching chickens or anything in their environment. Running water and soap are best. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available, and wash your hands thoroughly when you get to a sink.

• Keep chickens outdoors.

Never bring them in your house.

• Don’t eat or drink in the area where the birds live or roam.

• Don’t kiss your birds or snuggle them and then

touch your face or mouth.

• Children under 5 years old should not hold or touch chickens. Young children are more likely to get sick because their immune systems are still developing and they are more likely to put their fingers or pacifiers and other items into their mouths.

More information about keeping backyard chickens and other poultry is available at https://www.cdc.gov/ features/salmonellapoultry/ index.html.

Man shot while driving on Oporto-Madrid Blvd, investigation underway From the Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, Oct 24 around 1 p.m. on

Oporto-Madrid Boulevard.

According to AL.com, the victim in the incident was traveling southbound on Oporto-Madrid and ran off the road just before the I-20 exit and entrance ramps.

When police arrived on the scene, they discovered the driver suffering from a gunshot wound.

The driver’s vehicle also struck another vehicle before coming to a complete stop.

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Birmingham Police make arrest in Wednesday’s murder From the Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday in the 200 block of Avenue U., Pratt.

The victim has been identified as Christopher Rice, a

29-year-old black male, of Birmingham.

At approximately 12:55 p.m. on Wednesday, West Precinct officers responded to a person shot call at the incident location. After responding, officers located the victim lying near the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded and transported the victim to U.A.B. Hospital for treatment. On

Thursday the victim was pronounced deceased as a result of his injury.

The suspect has been identified as Dominic Montgomery, a 26-year-old black male, of Birmingham. Montgomery is currently in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.

Although a suspect is in custody, investigators are still working to piece together the details behind the shooting.

Sylacauga man arrested in Jefferson County, charged with electronic solicitation and traveling to meet a child for sex From the Trussville Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY – Jerry Wayne Hamilton, 49 of Sylacauga, was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on Monday on charges of electronic solicitation of a child and traveling to meet a child for sex.

According to court documents Hamilton employed electronic means in an attempt to meet with a child for

the purposes of “engaging in sexual intercourse, sodomy, sexual performance, an ob-

scene sexual performance and/or any other sexual contact …”

Court records further indicate that Hamilton traveled to Jefferson county for the purpose of fulfilling the plans that he made.

In 2007 Hamilton was charged with sodomy in the first degree, which is a felony.

Both of the charges that Hamilton is currently facing are felonies. His total bond is $105,000.

Pedestrian struck, killed on I-59 NB near Jaybird Exit From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – On October 24, at approximately 3:30 am, a pedestrian was struck by a single vehicle on

I-59 north bound near the Jaybird Rd exit.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene by medical personnel. The name of the pedestrian will be withheld pending identification by

the Jefferson County Coroner and notification of the next of kin. The occupant of the single vehicle was not injured.

The crash is still under investigation by Alabama State Troopers.

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Charges allege that former Thieves targeting unlocked Alabama woman attempted to cars in Gardendale, vehicles provide material support to a and firearms have been stolen foreign terrorist organization From the Trussville Tribune staff reports

From the Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM – Alaa Mohd Abusaad was charged today by criminal complaint in Birmingham with attempting to provide material support and resources to al Qaeda, a designated foreign terrorist organization, and aiding and abetting others, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2339B and 2. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers, United States Attorney Jay E. Town of the Northern District of Alabama, and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp Jr. of the Birmingham Division made the announcement today.

As set forth in the complaint, Abusaad instructed an FBI undercover employ-

ee (UCE) about how to send money to the mujahedeen— fighters engaged in jihad.

Abusaad told the UCE that money “is always needed.

You can’t have a war without weapons. You can’t prepare a soldier without equipment.”

Abusaad also advised the UCE on how to send money in a manner that would avoid detection by law enforcement, including by using fake names and addresses when conducting electronic money transfers. Subsequently, Abusaad introduced the UCE to a financial facilitator who could route the UCE’s money to “brothers that work with aq” (meaning al Qaeda).

If convicted, Abusaad faces a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and up to a life term supervised release. The maximum potential sentenc-

es in this case are prescribed

by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the assigned judge.

Investigation of the case was conducted by the FBI, including FBI offices in Birmingham, Alabama and Cleveland, and Toledo, Ohio.

The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Henry Cornelius and Manu Balachandran, and Trial Attorney Jennifer Levy of the National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section.

The charges contained in the complaint are allegations.

The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

GARDENDALE – Gardendale police are reporting another spate of vehicle break-ins occurred on Monday and Tuesday night.

The neighborhoods targeted were the Cottages and Lexington Park.

Thieves stole one vehicle and were thwarted from stealing another one when they were unable to figure out how to operate it. The latter vehicle was left unlocked with the key fob inside. The

stolen vehicle is a 2005 Ford F150, brown in color, AL tag #1AV7680.

The vehicles that were entered appear to have been unlocked. Two firearms were stolen this time. Police believe there were multiple suspects involved in this series of crimes.

Authorities have video supplied by a neighbor from the vehicle break-ins from last week that shows the suspects walking through the neighborhoods and checking car doors to see if they’re locked. When they encoun-

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Man armed with fake gun and wearing motorcycle helmet robs Regions bank in Huntsville From the Trussville Tribune staff reports HUNTSVILLE — On Thursday morning at aproximately 10:35 a.m. a Huntsville Regions bank, at 3027 North Memorial Parkway, was robbed. The suspect, a male subject, arrived on a motorcycle, entered the bank wearing his helmet (visor down) and robbed two tellers at gun point.

The subject dropped his gun in the parking lot as he departed the bank, which

was determined to be fake.

Huntsville police subsequently engaged in a brief

high speed pursuit with the subject.

The subject was last seen headed towards Pulaski Pike in the direction of Ardmore, TN. Anyone with information concerning this robbery is asked to contact the Huntsville Police Department Criminal Investigative Division, (256) 427-7270, or FBI Birmingham (205)3266166.

There were no injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

tered a locked vehicle, they made no further effort to enter. They moved on to the next driveway.

Gardendale police are asking that citizens lock their vehicle doors. Police are also asking that citizens don’t leave a firearm unsecured.

Gardendale detectives are coordinating with other departments that have experienced similar crimes through the MACC (Metro Area Crime Center).

If you have any information on these crimes, please call us at 631-8787.

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October 31 Healthy Holiday Challenge Need help keeping your weight steady during the busy, stressful and food-laden holidays? This program at St. Vincent’s Trussville is a motivational tool to help you maintain your weight through the holiday season.

Earn points for healthy habits, such as keeping a weekly food record, attending exercise at a gym, participating in a wellness screen or dietitian consult, attending a cooking class, healthy seminars and especially for maintaining your weight. High point earners will be eligible for prizes.

This challenge is open to all people who attend the first weekly thirty minute group session. Weigh in is October 31 – November 2 and weigh out is January 2-4. For more information contact Donna at (205) 408-6551.

October 31 Breakfast with the Expert Navigating Your Health Through the Holidays The holidays are right around the corner, and with that, often 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

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October 31 Candy Craze 2018 Candy Craze will take place on Wednesday, October

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Obituary

Donald Carter

june 1, 1947 ~ october 21, 2018

Donald Joe Carter, age 71 of Birmingham, AL passed away on October 21, 2018. He was a member of Gardendale Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. He was the owner and operator of Skate Haven Rolling Rink. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Carter; daughters, Dianna Carter Rizzo and Dena Carter; sister, Nancy Carter Brown; brother, Phillip Carter; grandchildren, Bryce Carter Jones, Alexander Rizzo and Fiona Rizzo; sister-in-law, LaVonda Carter and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 5 to 7 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be on Thursday at 1 PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.

Warren Allen

august 29, 1949 ~ october 22, 2018

Warren Franklin Allen, age 69, of Birmingham passed away on October 22, 2018. He retired as a letter carrier after 30 years of service and was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his brother, Norris Donald Allen; and his niece, Rebecca Ann Allen. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sonya Wilson Allen; his son, Andrew Franklin Allen (Amy); his granddaughter, Avery Grace Allen; niece, Donna Lynn Allen Crew; and nephews, Norris Donald Allen, Jr. and Joel Scott Allen. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 27, at Jefferson Memorial Gardens at 3pm. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the graveside at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

Eddie Howard Bullock

june 26, 1954 ~ october 26, 2018

Eddie Bullock, aged 64, passed away on October 26, 2018. He was a passionate person who loved spending time at the beach, tried making an attempt at fishing this past year, enjoyed riding his motorcycle and he loved good southern food. Eddie loved all animals, big and small. He never met a stranger, loved Christmas trees, Alabama football, and most of all he adored children. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Bullock. He is survived by his spouse, Dana Bullock; his mother, Dorothy Bullock; daughter, Nealey Tubbs (Chase); son, Chase Bullock; step-daughters, Emily Heath (Eric) and Melissa Overton (Russ); sister, Dona Bullock; brothers, Steve Bullock (Beth), Barry Bullock, and Jack Bullock (Johnna); and 10 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday November 2, 2018 at 12 pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to service.

James M Edwards

James M. Edwards, age 73, of Trussville, Alabama passed into the arms of Jesus on October 25, 2018. He graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School in 1963. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and attached to the Marines and served in Vietnam. He was a long time member of Centercrest Baptist Church, Eagles Landing, and currently Church of the Highlands. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margie and Ace Eiland. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Edwards; his daughter Shea (Alan) Friday; son Brent Edwards; grandchildren Abbie (Danny) Sharpe, Anabeth Friday, and Drew Friday; sisters Deborah (Thomas) McKinizie and Donna (Rick) Koberstein. Jim will be deeply missed by family and friends. Visitation is Saturday, October 27th at 1230-2pm at Jefferson Memorial Trussville. Service will follow at 2pm.

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Byron L Smith

march 10, 1930 ~ october 22, 2018

Byron LaValle Smith, age 88, passed away on October 22, 2018 in his Birmingham home in the company of his children and his wife. He was born March 10, 1930 in East Lake and went to Barrett Elementary and graduated Woodlawn class of 48. He graduated from the University of Alabama. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart in the Korean War- 7th Division, 17th Regiment, H Company. Byron Smith is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann Frederick Smith, his four sons, Jeb (Jane), Rick (Necie), David, and Scott (Heather), his nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 24th at 1:30 p.m. with the Memorial Service following at 2:00 p.m. Both the visitation and service will be held at South Roebuck Baptist Church located at 501 Mountain Drive, Birmingham, AL 35206.

Clyde R. Walker

february 13, 1928 ~ october 21, 2018

Clyde Ray Walker (90) of Pinson, Alabama passed away peacefully in his home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Ann Ellis Walker, and children, Kenneth Walker (Susan), Katherine Blalock (James) and Kristen Robinette (Clayton). Grandchildren include Jessica Walker, Matthew Walker, Joshua Blalock (Christina), Corey Blalock, Zachary Walker, Morgan Robinette, Natalie ox (Grant) and Adrienne Robinette. Great-grandchildren include Nicholas and Bella Wood, Logan and Leah-Kate Blalock and Davian Walker. He is blessed with five sisters, one brother and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Shelvy Brooks Walker and Vessie Walker, son, Kevin Walker (Jan) and grandchildren David Walker (Kate) and Lindsay Walker.

Clyde was a retired Battalion Fire Chief for the City of Birmingham and served for thirty-six years with the Birmingham Fire Department. He also served thirty-eight years with the Air National Guard and retired as a Senior Master Sargent from Alabama 117th Air Refueling Wing.

Services will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville on Wednesday, October 24th. The family will receive visitors from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., with services immediately following at 3:00 p.m. Private military burial will take place for family at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama on Friday, October 26 at 12:30 PM. The family would like to express special thanks to Sarita Whitney for her love and compassionate nursing during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation at alzinfo.org or 1-800-ALZ-INFO.

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Opinion General Election next week

“General Election Next Week” October 31, 2018 This time two years ago, I was bubbling over with anticipation with expectations that I would have two years of fun following an exciting governor’s race. Well, Ole Robert Bentley spoiled my parade.

Back in the old days, governors could not succeed themselves. They were governor for one four-year term and then you were out. That means we had a governor’s race every four years and man would they be doozies. We would have 10 candidates, about half of them would be “run for the fun of it” candidates. The most colorful would be Shorty Price.

However, there would be 3 to 4 viable candidates. These handful of bigtime candidates would fight it out for a place in the runoff. It would be for a place in the Democratic runoff. In bygone days the Dem-

Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse ocratic Primary nomination was tantamount to election.

Today, it is just the other way around. Nowadays winning the Republican Primary is tantamount to election in the good ole Heart of Dixie.

The more things change the more they stay the same in Alabama politics. Boy, when we change, we really change. We were a one-party state then

and we are a one-party state now.

When Kay Ivey won the GOP mantle back in June, she essentially won the governor’s race. By the way, she won her Republican Primary impressively, 56 to 44. Ironically, she is poised to win the General Election by about the same margin. She will win next Tuesday because she is the Republican nominee.

When Bentley left office early in disgrace that allowed Kay to ascend from Lt. Governor to Governor. She was wise and politically savvy enough to not rock the boat.

She has surrounded herself with good people and has run an excellent campaign. As the quasi incumbent she has been able to look very gubernatorial. Her mature, grandmotherly appearance and demeanor have actually been an asset rather than a deterrent. Most folks who vote are older and look a lot like Kay.

She has done an exemplary job of not saying anything about pertinent issues or debating. Her handlers knew how to take advantage of incumbency and show her cutting ribbons and kissing babies. Kay has been around awhile. She cut her political teeth campaigning for the Wallace’s, George and Lurleen. Her subtle message was, I’m the conservative female Republican candidate.

In the primary, she ran on a platform of saving the Confederate monuments. In the fall, she ran an ad with school children and of course, contrary to the demographics of today’s Alabama classroom, all the school children were little white girls. The Wallace’s would have been proud of Kay. Walt Maddox, the dynamic Democratic nominee for governor, is the best candidate that the Democrats have fielded in more than two de-

cades. He is bright, articulate, energetic, and well qualified having served as Mayor of Tuscaloosa for more than 10 years. He has run an excellent campaign. He has raised good money, primarily from grassroot Alabamians. However, he is a real card-carrying Democrat. If the polls had shown he was closing in, Kay’s folks would have played the ace of all race cards. Walt supported and voted for Barack Obama.

Kay will beat Walt because she is the Republican nominee and he is the Democratic nominee.

The two rising political stars in the state, John Merrill and Will Ainsworth will win their races for Secretary of State and Lt. Governor, overwhelmingly. They will be vying to see which one is the top vote getter on the ballot.

These two may also be vying to be the Republican to take out Doug Jones in 2020.

Whoever is the Republican

nominee will beat our anomaly Democratic Senator. Mr. Jones sealed his fate by gleefully voting against Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation. We have essentially ceded our second seat in the Senate to California. Doug Jones and Dianne Feinstein are in the same boat philosophically and with their voting.

There may be one Democratic surprise next week.

Longtime conservative Democratic lawmaker, Johnny Mack Morrow, may pull off an upset victory over a Republican incumbent in a Northwest Alabama State Senate race.

Y’all vote Tuesday.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly paper appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers.

He served 16-years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.

Responding to market volatility It seems that after a relatively quiet and positive 2017, that 2018 has seen the resurgence of volatility. Remember that markets are discounting mechanisms.

This means that assumptions about the future are priced into current values. Market valuations of one year ago had priced into themselves an assumption about the coming year, in terms of economic activity, earnings, interest rates, and other quantifiable met-

rics. Since that time, we’ve seen the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and the imposition of tariffs among other things. Sometimes, it can seem as though a single tweet from the President can cause the market to move by several hundred points.

What’s really happening is a re-pricing of risk as markets consider the degree by which previous assumptions about the economy change with new developments.

Relative to long term investment objectives, this is an opportunity and not time for knee jerk reactions. Those with shorter term investment objectives shouldn’t have had a large exposure to market risk in the first place.

You must also consider the relative strength of the underlying economy. The four week moving jobless claims average hasn’t been this low since October of 1968. The ISM manufacturing index,

and the ISM non manufacturing index continue to reflect strength and expansion.

Housing remains strong. Non defense capital goods spending remains strong. Consumer confidence and CEO confidence surveys remain at or near record high levels. The underlying economic data in other words is robust. In light of that, I would suggest that those with longer term investment objectives view periods of volatility as buying opportunities, to acquire more shares of companies, at lower prices, dilute your cost basis in the process, and allow natural market forces to work for you.

Remember the objective behind your investment plan, the length of time between now and the realization of that objective, and the plan derived for pursing that objective. Also, remember that markets are often moved by factors that can’t be quantified on a spreadsheet. Opportunities manifest when fear over the perceived seems to outweigh that which is quantifiable. Lastly, recall similar recent periods of short term volatility for clues about what may transpire going forward.

We witnessed a deep, and short lived market correction in February of this year. By the end of the first quarter, the markets had recovered to being nearly unchanged on the year.

Turn off the television.

Such is a source of sensationalism, and it will continue to

David Guttery be so through the mid term election. The next 500 point decline isn’t necessarily the beginning of the next great recession. You can only discern the tip of the ice berg from an ice cube if you have a deeper understanding of how markets price risk, what events cause the markets to re-price risk, and an appreciation of the relative economic strength underpinning the market right now. Talk frankly with your financial advisor, and share your concerns but also listen to the dispassionate advice that you receive.

You hire a financial advisor to have the intestinal fortitude to guide you through periods of time such as these when the markets seem to behave irrationally. (*) = Securities products are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal. Before investing, carefully consider the

investment objectives, risks, limitations, charges and expenses of the product and any underlying investment options. This information can be found in the prospectuses or offering statements. Please read carefully before investing. Variable products are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal. Before investing, carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, limitations, charges and expenses of the product and its underlying investment options. This information can be found in the product and investment option prospectuses. Copies are available from my office.

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David has been in practice for 27 years, with a distinctive focus on the management of retirement assets for the production of durable income. David R. Guttery, RFC, RFS, CAM, is an Investment Advisory Representative of Ameritas Investment Corp, and President of Keystone Financial Group, in Trussville, Alabama. David independently offers securities and investment advisory services through Ameritas Investment Corp. (AIC) member FINRA/SIPC. AIC and Keystone Financial Group are not affiliated. Additional products and services may be available through David R. Guttery or Keystone Financial Group that are not offered through AIC.

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Cybersecurity

By Judi McGuire Capitol Steps Safeguarding the integrity and security of the election process is crucial for democracy in the U.S. Regardless of your party affiliation, you may be wondering if the upcoming mid-term elections will be free from security issues. Remember the 2016 election when several states were the targets of foreign cyber-attack attempts?

If there were hacks to Alabama’s voter registration system, voting machines or vote reporting system, it would open Pandora’s box: were there fixed vote counts? Was there confusion at the polls? And public

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skepticism of the results?

Christopher Krebs, head of the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity Division had this to say on the topic,

“The 2016 election was the first time that the American public realized that a cyber-enabled event could be potentially destabilizing to the government.

We continue to see various cyber actors target election systems, activities that could serve various purposes, including to steal sensitive data, disrupt the availability of election services, or even to undermine the confidence in the election.”

“One of the things that can be done is the paper backup,” said Phyllis Schneck, former DHS Deputy Undersecretary for Cybersecurity. “Even if someone tries to skew the results in some way, your paper won’t be hackable.”

A bipartisan bill ( S. 2593 ) would require audits and paper trails in exchange for federal funding. Similar legislation was introduced in the House ( H.R. 6663 ) in August.

The good news is, you can erase those stress lines because Alabama is attempting to prevent a repeat of the 2016 election by strengthening our cyber defenses.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 was signed into law on March 23, 2018,

by President Trump. The summary of the bill states, “$380 million in Help America Vote Act grants shall be awarded to states to make election security improvements. States are required within two years, to provide at least a 5 percent match of the award received from the federal government and must submit a state plan detailing how the funds will be designated.” Alabama’s awarded was $6,160,393. The state’s matching funds total was $308,020

giving Alabama a total award of $6,468,413.

How did Alabama use these funds? They were used for the following purposes: Voting Equipment Replacement and Upgrades, Election Auditing, Voting Registration Systems and Management, and Cyber Vulnerabilities.

Aside from authorizing $380 million for state efforts, Congress has passed no major election security legislation since the attacks of 2016.

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Sports

Oct. 31 - Nov. 6, 2018

Huskies let big 28-0 lead slip away, loses 63-49 to Thompson

By Damian Mitchell Sports Editor ALABASTER— If you were expecting a high scoring game, you got exactly that in the Hewitt-Trussville and Thompson matchup. The Huskies got out to a 28-0 lead early but saw it dissolve and ultimately turn into a loss as Thompson claimed victory 63-49.

The scoring started early and often for the Huskies as quarterback Paul Tyson found Ja’Varrius Johnson for a seven yard touchdown to take a 7-0 lead with 9:50 left in the first quarter. After a defensive stop from the Huskies they jumped out to a 14-0 after a one yard sneak from Tyson.

The Husky defense stood tall once more and gave their offense another great shot in putting it in the endzone, which they did after a nine yard run from Armoni Goodwin to make it 21-0 still in

the first quarter. The game seemed to be heading in the Huskies favor.

The beginning of the second quarter for the Huskies was much like the first as Tyson found Johnson once again for a 47 yard touchdown with 9:45 left in the second quarter. The lead became 28-0 for the Huskies. The game was only beginning.

Thompson quarterback Tulia Tagovailoa got the Warriors on the board after an explosive run to cut the deficit 28-7. After a Husky punt, the Warriors struck again this time a pass from Tagovailoa to JB Mitchell from 19 yards out to make it a 28-14 game.

The kickoff after the touchdown, Ja’Varrius Johnson made his presence felt again as he took it 99 yards for a touchdown to increase the Husky lead 35-14 with 3:45 left before halftime.

Thompson did answer back after another Tagovailoa

Pinson Valley vs Lee football game moved to Pinson

By Damian Mitchell Sports Editor PINSON— The Pinson Valley and Lee matchup set

for this Friday night Nov. 2 has been moved from Huntsville to Pinson. The kickoff is still set for 7:00 p.m. from Willie Adams Stadium.

Huskies’ Ja’Varrius Johnson snags a pass against a Warrior defender. One of his nine catches for 232 yards. Photo By Ron Burkett/ The Trussville Tribune

touchdown run to trail at the half 35-21.

The second half was all Thompson as they looked unstoppable coming out after the halftime break. The Warriors took their opening drive down the field and found the endzone after an 18 yard touchdown run from Shadrick Byrd to cut the lead down to seven trailing only 35-28 with 7:55 in the third quarter.

The Huskies offense looked extremely sluggish and looked like a shell of themselves in the third quar-

ter and the defense was outmatched by the explosive Thompson offense. With 53 seconds left in the third, The Husky lead was no more as the Warriors tied the game 35-35 after an eight yard touchdown run from Jarrett Crockett.

The fourth quarter was an epic ending to an amazing game. The Thompson Warriors gained the 42-35 lead after another Shadrick Byrd touchdown with 8:05 left in the contest.

The Huskies were not to

be denied after Paul Tyson found Dazalin Worsham for a one yard touchdown strike to tie the game up 42-42 with 6:05 left in the game.

Just like boxer, the Warriors came back swinging after Byrd took another run for a touchdown. His 42 yard run gave the Warriors the lead once again 49-42 with 5:10 left in the game. The Huskies had their backs against the wall once more.

The Huskies gained possession and capped it off with a 17 yard touchdown run from

Sean Jackson to tie the game once again at 49-49 with 3:28 left.

The Warriors then took the lead after an exceptional 59 yard pass and catch from Tagovailoa to Mike Pettway to take the lead 56-49 with 1:40 left in the game.

The Huskies got the ball and looked to drive it down to tie the game, but those plans, along with the football slipped out of the hands of Ja’Varrius Johnson from a Tyson pass that was deflected then landed in the hands of Thompson’s D.J. Douglas for the interception with 1:12 left in the ballgame.

Tagovailoa took a long run down to the Huskies’ one yard line and Crockett finished the deal for the Warriors by punching in a one yard touchdown to give the Warriors the 63-49 win for Thompson as the Huskies were unable to reach the endzone on their last possession.

With the loss the Huskies fall to the number 4 seed in the playoffs and will have to travel in the first round to James Clemens.

Paul Tyson finished with 14 for 23 with 275 yards passing and three passing touchdowns. He also added one rushing touchdown.

Ja’Varrius Johnson finished with 331 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns alone. Armoni Goodwin also added 192 rushing yards for the Huskies.

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Springville drops final game of the season 18-12 to St. Clair County

Clay-Chalkville handles business against Huffman, wins 49-14 over the Vikings

Oct. 31 - Nov. 6, 2018

By Carey Reeder Tribune Sports SPRINGVILLE— St. Clair County outlasts Springville 18-12 in the season finale for the Tigers after the game was moved from St. Clair County High School to Tiger Stadium in Springville due to a fire at the Saints stadium.

Braxton Ragland punched in two second half touchdowns on the ground to give the Saints the win.

After a scoreless first half, St. Clair County came out fast in the second half.

Quarterback Cade Golden hit Jovan Ousley for a 11-yard touchdown to break open the scoring.

Ragland would add his first rushing touchdown on the Saints next drive from 19-yards outs extend their lead to 12-0 in the third quarter. All five point after attempts for both teams were no good throughout the night.

Springville quarterback Austin Hutcheson cut into the Saints lead early in the fourth quarter on a 24-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Bonner.

With four minutes re-

Springville’s Cameron Bonner looks to get around the edge of a Moody defender. Photo credit Ronald Haygood Jr.

maining in the fourth quarter, St. Clair County converted a third and long on a halfback pass to extend their drive.

Ragland would cap the drive with a 57-yard touchdown run to bring the lead to 18-6.

Hutcheson and Bonner would connect again for a touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter, this time from 45 yards out. Hutcheson finished the night 10/15 passing for 126 yards and two touchdowns.

The Tigers were not able to recover the onside kick

giving the Saints the 18-12 win.

“We fought hard tonight,” St. Clair County coach Matt Glover said. “We just made more plays than they did down the stretch.”

With a light mist falling for most of the first half, both teams executed most of their offensive plays on the ground in a half that lasted only 44 minutes of real time. Springville threw the ball only five times in the first half. Quarterback Austin Hutcheson completed three of

Ja’Varrius Johnson School: Hewitt Trussville

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week's MVP brought to you by OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports. Johnson finished with 232 receiving yards and two touchdowns and also added a 99 yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the Huskies' 63-49 loss to Thompson.

his five passes for 20 yards.

Bradlee Cole was the leading rusher for the Tigers in the first half with 72 yards.

Cole finished with 118 yards total on the night. Hutcheson added 35 yards rushing but neither team was able to put points on the scoreboard resulting in a 0-0 stalemate in the first half.

Springville finishes their season 3-7. St. Clair County will host Shelby County at Springville High School next Friday in their final game.

Cougars’ Drew Heller looks for running room against the Vikings. Photo Credit Steven Coleman

By Damian Mitchell Sports Editor CLAY— The ClayChalkville Cougars continued to dominate in their region finale against Huffman, beating the Vikings 49-14.

Quarterback Willie MIller accounted for five touchdowns in the victory

with two passing to Anthony Lougheed and Jamichael Thompson. Miller also added three touchdowns on the ground.

The Cougars have solidified themselves as the number two seed in their region heading into the playoffs.

The wrap up their regular season next Thursday Nov. 1 against Gadsden City.

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