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Center Point council member recognized for outstanding achievement
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Dogtoberfest this Sunday
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This year’s ‘Turn Trussville Pink’ honors Kathy White
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Mayor to give State of the City Address on Thursday
By Shaun Szkolnik For The Tribune CENTER POINT — The Center Point City Council met on Thursday, October 11. Council President Roger Barlow led the room in a call to order, invocation and a pledge of allegiance to the flag. Afterward, a roll call was performed, and once it was confirmed that a quorum had been achieved, the council proceeded with city business. Under new business, the council approved a memorandum of understanding with Jefferson County regarding debris removal. It was approved unanimously. Under unfinished business the council considered
By Tanna M. Friday Editor TRUSSVILLE - The Trussville City Council has voted on a new president and president pro tempore. The council-elected post was one of two elected as part of the Council’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday evening, October 9. The Council named Councilor Jef Freeman as the body’s new President and renamed Councilor Zack Steele as Council President Pro Tempore, keeping him in the position he’s held since 2017. Councilor Freeman replaces outgoing President, Councilor Alan Taylor, who served in the post since November 2017. The two will serve the one-year term beginning November 5. In other matters, the Council: Approved minutes from September 25; • Approved Resolution 2018-044 accepting streets in Ballard Place; • Approved Resolution 2018-045 awarding the bid
Park donated to the City of Center Point
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Thai restaurant opens in Trussville By Shaun Szkolnik For The Tribune Pictured from left to right: Sarah Kate, Anderson, Shayna and Camille Swann. Photo by Shayna Swann
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE
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family feels incredibly blessed that this year’s shirt is in honor and memory of our mother, Kathy White, who continu-
ously held tight to the word “Believe” and was always holding up an “I love you” sign,” said Shayna Swann.
“We are grateful to Tula J for supporting our cause and selling shirts to raise money for research at UAB.”
Farmhouse, Vintage Decor opens in Springville
TRUSSVILLE - Local lovers of Thai food are in for a treat. Thai Basil and Sushi have recently opened their See THAI, Page 4
Police investigate murder in West Birmingham
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TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding a luncheon on Thursday in which Mayor Buddy Choat will give his annual State of the City Address.
BIRMINGHAM - The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on October 2 in the 3100 block of Jefferson Avenue Southwest. See POLICE, Page 8
ALDOT provides update for Birmingham bridge project From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
Mayor Buddy Choat is the keynote speaker for this month’s Chamber luncheon at the Trussville Civic Center
The program will also include the 3rd Annual Small Business Awards, as well as the chamber’s monthly Customer Service Award. See MAYOR CHOAT, Page 2
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burn. “I love to decorate my home and wanted to share my love of decorating with the public as well as add a bit more charm to the quaint town of Springville. We offer
BIRMINGHAM – As construction continues in downtown Birmingham for Interstate Improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation says drivers should expect delays. There will be intermittent lane closures and ramp closures this week on I-59/20 NB and SB, Red Mountain Expressway, and Carraway Blvd. • The I-59/20 NB exit ramp
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New business opens in Springville offering farmhouse and vintage decor to the community. Photo courtesy of St Clair County Economic Development Council
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening celebration for Farmhouse & Vintage Décor locat-
ed at 8203 US Highway 11 in Springville. This shop is a part of a continuing business boom that has occurred these last few months throughout the community. The store is open Thursday 10:00-6:00, Friday 10:00-
5:00, Saturday 10:00-3:00, Sunday 1:00-5:00. “I wanted to open my business in the Springville downtown area because Springville has that special, small-town charm,” said the business owner, Dina Mash-
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for Vann Circle Parking lot (behind Edgar’s Bakery); • Approved Resolution 2018-046 amending the covenants for Industrial
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Park; • Announced the moving of the next Council workshop to Tuesday, October 16 at 5:30 p.m.;
• Approved payable; • CAPZO training for Porter October 5 totaling $199; • Glock Armorer’s Course for Jones in totaling $250;
• Merit increases effective October 9 for: • Maria Bishop, Court Grade 19, Step 3; • Rheanna Poe, Admin Grade 16, Step 6; • Nya Montgomery, Police - Grade 17, Step 10, plus 10%; • Robby Dale Pruitt, Street Grade 13, Step 5; • Justin Ferguson, Street Grade 13, Step 5. • Provisionally promote Shawn Robinson to Event Set-up Supervisor - Grade 15, Step 2; • Create a second position for Events Set-up Supervisor; • Hire Kimani Key, Parttime Civic Center - Grade 6, Step 1. The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23.
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The luncheon will begin with network development time at 11:30 a.m.; lunch will be served at noon. The mayor’s presentation will begin
at approximately 12:30 p.m. For those who wish only to hear the mayor speak, non-table seating will be provided along the east wall of the ex-
hibit hall. The meal will be furnished by Trussville Gas & Water. Contributions of door prizes are welcome and may
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Center Point council Trussville Rock n Roll member recognized Sushi collection site for hurricane victims 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 Kennemer for the outstanding achievement of having earned the rank of Certified Municipal Official
Emeritus. 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.”
Center Point council member recognized for outstanding achievement. Photo by Shaun Szkolnik
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 brothers 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. Kennemer has completed 200 hours of such instruction.
Trussville’s Rock n’ Roll Sushi location is one of several Metro Birmingham locations to help with victims of Hurricane Michael.
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE - A local restaurant in Trussville is joining locations all across the metro in helping with relief efforts. Trussville’s Rock N Roll Sushi joins the Hoover and at the Colonnade in Birming-
ham location to serve as donation sites for those who want to give. The drive began Friday, Oct. 12 and has already received items such as food, toiletries and cleaning supplies. “Anything that you have that you feel the need to give. It doesn’t have to be a big
amount,” says owner Dina Shunnarah. “It could be a case of water. It could be a box of pampers. It could be baby wipes. Just something will help somebody who’s just lost everything.” Trussville Rock n Roll Sushi is located at the Pinnacle in Trussville.
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farmhouse and vintage decor items to the public.” “We are excited to see yet another shop added to the unique group of stores that have become a part of the Springville retail market,” said Sherry Reaves,
Springville City Council. “There are so many neat shops in the City of Springville and we want others to know about where they are and what they offer.” “We are always glad to see new businesses come to
Oct. 17 - Oct. 23, 2018 CENTER POINT, from front page
the Springville community and we look forward to seeing businesses like this grow and flourish as we see more traffic downtown,” said Mayor William Isley.
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Center Point City Council members during a March 2018 meeting. Photo by Nathan Prewett.
a resolution deciding not to demolish a residence located at 2212 Second Street NE. The property was slated for destruction, due to its state of disrepair and as it might have been a danger to the public, but the property owners were able to make all the necessary repairs. The council passed, unanimously, a resolution to not demolish the property. Also, under unfinished business, the council considered a proposal to allow the Center Point Civic Association to donate the Civitan Park to the city of Center Caption: Thai restaurant now open in Trussville offering an array of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and chef specials. Photo from Facebook page.
doors in Trussville, and they are prepared to pamper some palates with an array of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and chef specials. Thai Basil and Sushi’s menu is extensive and some offerings that are sure to please are the Thai Noodle,
Spicy Beef Noodle, Thai BBQ Chicken, Masaman Chicken, Thai Catfish, Pad Thai Shrimp & Chicken and, of course, spring rolls. Thai Basil and Sushi is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every
day of the week. Thai Basil and Sushi is located at 445 Main Street Suite #121, which is in the Winn Dixie shopping center on Highway 11. The store can be reached by calling (205) 537-1133 or through their Facebook page.
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Point. The council decided to accept the donation unanimously. At the conclusion of new and unfinished business the mayor addressed the council about the following items: Work has started on renovations to the community center Alabama Power gave a $15,000 grant to the city of Center Point to build walking trails around the softball field and to pay for work to be done on the playground area. 32 people showed up for the Center Point golf tourna-
ment on Wednesday. The annual Christmas parade will be held on December 8 at 11 a.m. The mayor would like to set up a committee of seven to ten members, including a member that speaks Spanish, to work with the census that will take place in 2020. The next Council meeting is scheduled for next Thursday, October 25 beginning at 6 p.m.
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AG Steve Marshall warns against price gouging
From the Trussville Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY — Attorney General Steve Marshall warned those who would seek to profit from bad weather that Alabama’s price gouging law has been activated in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Michael this week. Alabama’s price gouging
law comes into effect when the Governor declares the State of Emergency and it prohibits the ‘unconscionable pricing’ of items for sale or rent. Effective at 3:00 p.m., October 8, Governor Ivey declared the State of Emergency “in anticipation of widespread power outages, wind damage and debris produced
by high winds and heavy rain associated with Hurricane Michael.” Hurricane Michael is expected to affect southeast Alabama by Wednesday morning and tropical storm warnings are already in effect in the Wiregrass region of South Alabama. “Alabamians should be cautious of those who would seek to prey upon them
through crimes such as price gouging and home repair fraud,” said Attorney General Marshall. Although what constitutes an unconscionable price is not specifically set forth in state law, a price that is 25 percent or more above the average price charged in the same area within the last 30 days-- unless the increase can
be attributed to a reasonable cost-- is a prima facie case of unconscionable pricing. The penalty is a fine of up to $1,000 per violation, and those determined to have willfully and continuously violated this law may be prohibited from doing business in Alabama. Consumers and officials can report concerns of alleged
fraud or illegal price gouging to the Attorney General’s Consumer Interest Division by calling toll-free 1-800392-5658, visiting the Attorney General’s website to file a complaint https://ago. alabama.gov/ConsumerComplaint, or by writing to 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama, 36130.
Gadsden’s annual Sunset Sips event supports downtown vitalization as well. Sunset Sips is sponsored by Downtown Gadsden Incorporated. Downtown Gadsden is an organization dedicated to keeping the downtown area alive and full of fun with attractions such as
galleries, museums, fine eating, fast eating and shopping that caters to boutique, vintage and modern tastes. Downtown Gadsden also promotes such events as Sunset Sips, First Fridays (an event where classic cars and
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Storied female legacy, record holder, Lyn St. James, celebrates 30 years at Talladega Superspeedway. From the Trussville Tribune staff reports TALLADEGA - Talladega Superspeedway’s weekend of NASCAR Playoff doubleheaders marks 30 years since former IMSA GTP driver Lyn St. James made record speed at the mammoth venue. James, a longtime sports car racer, etched her name into the history books at 2.66-mile tri-oval in 1985 by driving a Ford Mustang Probe GTP Prototype to set the record as the first woman to surpass 200 mph on a closed course with a speed of 204.233 mph. But little did anyone know that the performance would be just an appetizer for what she would accomplish three years later in one of Talladega’s most illustrious moments in motorsports history. James celebrated with media on Friday, October 12, recollecting a historical event three decades later. The story begins in 1987 when St. James drove on the same team with two-time Talladega winner Bill Elliott en route to them winning that year’s 24 Hours of Daytona in the GTO team class. Later that year, Elliott would set NASCAR’s all-time qualifying mark at Talladega with a speed of 212.809 mph. Since St. James was looking for a way to give herself a chance at earning a NASCAR ride, she contacted Ford, Goodyear, Elliott, and his race team, and convinced them to build a race car specifically to set speed records at Talladega. The project involved a 1989 Thunderbird on a NASCAR chassis built by Ernie Elliott, Bill’s brother. Instead of using a NASCAR 5.7 liter engine, the car was given
Storied female legacy, record holder, Lyn St. James, celebrates 30 years at Talladega Superspeedway. Photo by Tanna M. Friday
a 377 CID V8 engine and an ultra-low ride height. Any changes to the rest of the vehicle, which included to its rear roof, rear spoiler, and frontal area, were made to “only look stock” and achieve aerodynamics that would minimize drag and maximize speed. Because of the 200-mph speeds, the Thunderbird was expected to go, the car had to be tested in a “proper moving-ground wind tunnel” and the results were mind-blowing. The car was ready for Talladega’s 33-degree banking and its speed records attempt in October 1988, but it was not until then that St. James sat in the car for the first time. “The car was so heavy, and the tires were so small! I didn’t have a lot of feels,” said St. James, a Phoenix, AZ native who will be at Talladega this weekend to celebrate her accomplishment and be introduced to the crowd
during pre-race ceremonies Sunday. “As a race driver, you have to be able to adapt to different kinds of cars, that’s your job. But it had this great big steering wheel, and it was so heavy – I couldn’t feel a darn thing!” Once all of the necessary permits were finished, there was a total of over 40 international and national records that St. James could either set or break. To help prepare her for her mission, Elliott utilized a stock Thunderbird to take St. James around Talladega and discussed where she should be (and where she should not be) on the track. He even made adjustments to the suspension and aerodynamics of the real Thunderbird race car. They also communicated frequently in the pits because the fuel cell only held 10 gallons. “I’d come in and ask Bill what to do,” St. James said.
“He’d say, ‘you just have to drive it deep into the turn until it takes a set.’ I’d say, ‘it doesn’t feel like it’s going to turn,’ and he’d say, ‘you just have to wait – it’ll turn all right.’ “Bill is not only an extremely talented race car driver, but he’s also known to be able to set up a car and make the adjustments when needed, which was invaluable.” To make the task tougher, the mid-afternoon heat was not complimentary for breaking new speed records, and St. James says that if she lost speed from a little mistake, it would take her an entire lap just to get it back. “It was so frustrating!” exclaimed St. James. “I felt like I never really figured it out.” But despite these setbacks and her brief experience inside the car, St. James owned the moment on the first day, putting down the fastest lap ever by a woman on an oval
track at 212.435 mph and setting 21 other international and national speed records. St. James could have stopped with those achievements in hand, but she chose to strap in again the next morning (October 11, 1988) when it was cool and surpassed her own closed-course women’s speed record with 212.577 mph and a recorded top speed of 232.400 mph before the Thunderbird’s motor gave out. All told, St. James and her team set or broke 21 FIA international and national speed records, including 16 that could be held either by men or women. In many ways, the record-breaking driving by St. James was a major milestone in the auto racing world, but it would end up being the catalyst for raising the bar in the sport. St. James held the title of the world’s fastest woman for only a matter of months until Patty Moise set a new
closed-course women’s speed record in a specially-prepared Buick at 216.607 mph. Moise then broke the record again in 1990 at Talladega, clocking in at 217.498 mph. For St. James, she continued chasing her passion for speed, but there was a catch. “The irony in this story is that my goal of convincing Ford that I could race stock cars didn’t happen,” St. James explained. A few weeks after making history at Talladega, she accepted an opportunity from team owner Dick Simon to drive an Indycar in a private rookie test. Four years later, she was Rookie of the Year at the Indianapolis 500. The incredible feats St. James accomplished during her brief stock car experience 30 years ago changed motorsports and sealed her place in Talladega’s storied legacy. She would go on to win another 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, both in the GTO team class, in 1990. But while records have been broken and her career turned a different direction than she initially planned, her achievements at Alabama’s acclaimed superspeedway will always hold a distinguished place in her heart. “I found my home driving open-wheel race cars on highspeed ovals,” St. James said. “I think those laps at Talladega, in first the Ford Probe and then the Ford Thunderbird, helped me to learn and like high-speed ovals. I have so much to be thankful for and grateful for the opportunities. Yes, I worked hard to earn those opportunities, but hard work doesn’t always get results. I love driving fast race cars fast!”
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16-year-old girl stabbed from altercation at Gardendale High School; Sheriff’s office investigating From The Trussville Tribune staff reports GARDENDALE - The Sheriff’s Office is investigating an altercation between a 16-year-old male and a 16-year-old female at Gardendale High School that left the girl injured. Just after 2:00 pm yesterday the School Resource
Officer at Gardendale High School was notified by the principal that an altercation had occurred between two students that resulted in one of the students suffering a puncture wound to her leg. Deputies learned that a male and a female student had been arguing. The male student stabbed the female in the leg with a small pock-
et knife. He then fled the scene leaving the school. The School Resource Officer contacted the suspect’s mother and she returned him to the school. He was questioned by deputies and released to his mother pending juvenile court proceedings for Assault 2nd Degree.
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Police investigate shooting in Ensley that killed 1, injured 2 From The Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM - The Birmingham Police detectives are conducting a homicide investigation for an incident that occurred on Thursday, October 11, at 1839 18th Street, Ensley. At approximately 3:26 a.m., officers responded to a call of a person who had been shot. After responding, officers located the victim, identified as Skyler Jamal Lewis,
24, of Birmingham, lying inside the residence unresponsive. Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded and found that the victim had died from injuries. Officers also located a second male victim at the location that was transported to U.A.B. Hospital for treatment and placed on critical status. Additional officers responded to the 1500 block of Bessemer Road where a third female shooting victim was located from the original incident location. The female vic-
tim was transported to U.A.B. Hospital for treatment. The female victim has been treated and released. Investigators are still reviewing evidence and attempting to determine the motive behind the shooting. There are no suspects in custody. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit @ 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers @ 254-7777.
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Birmingham man charged for displaying/disseminating video of child sodomy From the Trussville Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY – A 19-year-old man is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on four counts of disseminating or displaying obscene matter involving a child under the age of 17. A review of court and jail documents show that David Aaron Drake, of Birmingham, was booked on Wednesday. Court documents further reveal that the incident for which he is being charged occurred on or around September 26 and involved the display or dissemination of “video depicting male child under the age of 12 performing sodomy on another male child under the age of 12”. The four counts are Class B felonies and Drakes bond totals out to $200,000.
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Birmingham man charged for displaying/disseminating video of child sodomy. Photo courtesy of the Jefferson County Jail
ALDOT, from front page
to 17th Street will be closed from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Wednesday, October 17th, Thursday, October 18th, and Friday, October 19th while the contractor replaces bearing pads. • The Red Mountain Expressway on ramp to I-59/20 NB will be closed from 11:00 pm until 5 a.m. Wednesday, October 17th, and Thursday, October 18th for girder delivery and bridge deck pours. • The I-59/20 SB off ramp to I-65 NB will be closed Wednesday, October 17th for overhead sign exit cap modification. • The I-59/20 SB exit to Carraway Blvd. will be closed Wednesday, October 17th, for bridge deck
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pours. • Detour signs will be in a place where necessary. Please keep in mind that all construction plans can change due to weather and other factors. As always, use caution and obey the posted speed limits. Message boards and all necessary traffic controls will be in place. Please keep in mind that all construction plans can change due to weather and other factors. This work is a part of the I-59/20 Central Business District (CBD) Interchange and Bridge Replacement Project. Motorists are requested to con-
sider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure times, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area. ALDOT thanks motorists for their patience during this Construction Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. ALDOT’s mission is to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound transportation network across Alabama. For additional information please visit our project website www.5920bridge. com and for traffic alerts and updates follow us on Facebook and Twitter@5920bridge.
NORTH CAROLINA Law enforcement and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children are hoping new information will help identify an unknown boy found in September 1998 in Mebane, North Carolina. The boy was between 9-12 years old and was found under a billboard sign along a service road near I-85 in Orange County. Law enforcement believes he was deceased for several months, likely left along the road during the summer of 1998. Based on recent forensic pollen and chemical isotope testing authorities do not believe the boy was originally from North Carolina. Tests suggest the child was from the U.S. Southeast with a narrow focus on Alabama and Georgia. After two decades, this John Doe still does not have a name. But NCMEC is hoping DNA phenotyping will help
finally identify this boy. This process uses DNA sequencing to predict what a person might look like. DNA phenotyping performed by Parabon has determined that this John Doe is of mixed East Asian and European ancestry. He had light brown or fair skin color, brown or hazel eyes and black hair. Ancestry data suggests that his father is most likely of European descent and his mother is likely of East Asian descent. A NCMEC forensic artist
created a 3D facial reconstruction of the child (above) using a CT scan of the skull and applied the phenotypic traits revealed by Parabon’s DNA Snapshot analysis. This new colorized image is being released in hopes someone recognizes the child and comes forward with information. If you have any information on this John Doe, please call the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST.
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The victim has been identified as Jerry Kennedy, a 44-year-old black male, from Birmingham. At approximately 8:30 a.m., West Precinct officers received a call of a person shot at the incident location. Officers arrived to find the victim inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to U.A.B. Hospital for treatment. Upon arrival, the victim was later pronounced deceased as a
result of his injuries. It was reported that the victim was involved in a verbal altercation just before shots were fired. The suspect left the scene on foot shortly after the shooting. No suspect in custody. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit at 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 254-7777.
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Dogtoberfest this Sunday at The Dog Stop For The Tribune TRUSSVILLE – This Sunday October 21st from 12pm-4pm join The Dog Stop as they host the first Dogtoberfest of Trussville. It will be a celebration of dogs and the families who love them. Come show off your favorite four legged friend
and enjoy food from Cantina on Wheels and The Three Earred Rabbit. There will be a fall photo booth with a professional photographer to take pictures of you and your dog, face painting, carnival games for kids and dogs, trick or treating for kids and dogs and a bouncy house. Also you can find various
vendor booths, animal rescue groups with adoptable dogs and much more. Enter your dog in the dog show for Biggest, Smallest, Best Rescue, Most Handsome, Most Beautiful, and other categories to win awards. There will be trophies for Best in Show and Best Dog/Owner combo costumes.
Ruth’s Place, a new restaurant offering great home food and live entertainment By Shaun Szkolnik For the Tribune TRUSSVILLE –Looking for a home-style meal where you can sit back, take in the atmosphere and relax with some good food, good drink and maybe a little live music or a ball game? Well then, Ruth’s place might just be the place for you. Ruth’s Place has recently opened a new location in Trussville’s where customers can do all of these things and more. This is the restaurant’s second location, but it is by
far their biggest. With signature dishes that steaks, seafood, chicken, oxtail and Hawaiian prime rib -not to mention an assortment of side dishes such as hand-breaded onion rings, bacon covered Cajun cheese fries, mac & cheese and greens- there is something to please every palate. Ruth’s is also gearing up to be a destination for live entertainment. Their building boasts a large stage and they are preparing so that by early November they will be able present live events such as bands and karaoke.
Ruth’s Place, a new restaurant offering great home food and live entertainment. Photo by Shaun Szkolnik.
Ruth’s Place is located at 2404 Derby Way. They’re open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Now on Netflix – Peter Rabbit By Shaun Szkolnik For the Tribune Peter Rabbit Year released: 2018 Directed by: Will Gluck Written by: Rob Leiber, Will Gluck with source material from Beatrix Potter Starring: James Corden, Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleason Classification: PG Runtime: 95 minutes Rating: B In a world where on-demand options have given rise to an endless stream of kid’s entertainment Peter Rabbit stands head and shoulders, and ears, above the rest. Adapted from the 1902
Dogtoberfest this Sunday at The Dog Stop Photo by The Dog Stop in Trussville.
MEET Leighla and Penelope Leighla and Penelope also known as The Girls are regulars here at The Dog Stop. You can usually find these beautiful Bassett Hounds sunbathing or nose to the ground in the lobby hunting the possibility of any leftover treat crumbs someone may have dropped.They keep us laughing as they often are playing with the big dogs and will casually appear by walking underneath them. These cover girls are our October Dogs of the month. Meet Leighla and Penelope Photo by The Dog Stop in Trussville.
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young Mr. McGregor from stealing Bea’s heart and their home; and of course, hi-jinks and hilarity ensue. On the face of it the film should be every bit as unappealing as one of the stews Old McGregor was so fond of. The source material has been adapted ad nauseam and the tropes are more than just a little well worn; however, director Will Gluck expertly injects the perfect mix of humor and heart while a winning cast manages to do the rest. Peter Rabbit is more than you’d expect and far more than you could have hoped for. This is one that kids will love and parents will too.
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book by Beatrix Potter the 2018 update has old Mr. McGregor leave his country home to the care and keeping of young Mr. McGregor, a thirty-something neurotic with control issues. Upon his move to the country young McGregor comes across his foil in a neighbor named Bea. She is bohemian, free-spirited, a little flighty, and not too keen on property rights. She is also lovely and a smitten McGregor can’t help but pretend to be the man she wants him to be. Trouble is, as the trouble usually is I these sorts of films, a gang farm animals -led by the titular Peter Rabbit- see right through the ruse and sets about stopping
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Obituary
Wallace Boyd 1930-2018
Wallace Boyd, age 88, of Birmingham, passed away Oct 5, 2018. He served in the USMC Tank Corps during the Korean War, and was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman, made wine and enjoyed tinkering and repairing things. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Center Point. Chapel services will be at 10am Wednesday with visitation from 9am until service time. Burial will be in Alabama National Cemetery at 2:45pm. He is survived by his wife Ann Boyd, children Delen Boyd (Dawn), Karen Boyd, Cheryl Collins (Greg), Kelly Hearon, grandchildren Benjamin Boyd (Marion), William Boyd, Chad Collins (Laura), Christian Collins (Taylor), Christian Hearon, great grandchildren Everett Boyd, Miles Boyd, Teagan Collins, sister Millie McNutt and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers make donations to the Overlook Project at the Alabama National Cemetery Po Box 648 Montevallo, AL 35115 or the 1st Baptist Church CenterPoint.
William Bill Clarke 1938-2018
William Bill Clarke, of Springville, AL passed away on October 6, 2018. He was born in Columbus, Mississippi to William and Elizabeth Clarke. Bill retired from the U.S. Air Force after 29 years of honorable service. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Harriet Hurst Clarke. They would have celebrated their 60th anniversary in January. He is also survived by his four children, Reggie Clarke (Freda), Jay Clarke (Debbie), Jim Clarke (Melanie) and Susan Dyess (Byron); brothers, Tom Clarke (Barbara) and Joe Clarke (Nita); sister, Betty Jo Vail (Kenneth); eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville on Thursday, October 11th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The funeral for Bill will be held on Friday, October 12th at 12:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Chapel. The burial will immediately follow the service at Jefferson Memorial’s adjoining gardens. Pastor Rodney Davis is presiding over the service.
Diane A. Sims 1957-2018
Mrs. Diane A. Sims, age 61, passed away on October 8, 2018. Diane was a devoted member of Edwards Lake Church of Christ, enjoyed crocheting, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte A. Foster. She is survived by her husband, Rex Sims; son, Dennis Sims (Stephanie); parents, Gene and Carol Adams; grandchildren, Sibella, Bailian, and Lyanna; brothers, David Adams (Lee Anne), Danny Adams (Rhonda), and Mike Adams (Tiffany); and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin from the funeral home chapel at 2:00pm with Minister Luke Chandler officiating. Diane will be interred next to her sister at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East in Trussville.
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Ronald D. Agee 1957-2018
Ronald D. Agee, 61, of Birmingham, passed away October 14, 2018. He was retired from Ebsco, enjoyed traveling and scuba diving. Ronald was preceded in death by his mother Margaret Agee. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, Oct 18 at 1pm with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. He is survived by his father Raymond Agee, sister Ginny Cockrell (John), nieces and nephews Daniel Cockrell, Mandy Cockrell, and Kim Hamrick (Scott).
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.
Irene Smith 1946-2018
Irene Smith, 72, was a very loving person and was loved by many people. She was caring, giving and loved to laugh. Her main focus in life was her son, grandchildren and her precious dogs, Bossie, Chester and Shekira. Irene also loved the church, New Beginnings located in Trussville at 3019 Whites Chapel Parkway. She is preceded in death by her husband Walter Francis Smith Sr., her mother and father and sister Liz Eason. She is survived by her brother Bud Cunningham, sister Linda May, son Walter Francis Smith Jr. (Heather), grandchildren Hunter (20), Taylor (18), and Katelyn (15), and various nieces and nephews. She is also leaving behind coworkers and many friends that will miss her and think of her often. Irene put everybody ahead of herself and was a very self-sacrificing individual. There were many times her faith in God was all she had to go through a day. These days are over for Irene. She is with Jesus who she loved and worshiped. A memorial service will be held at New Beginnings Church (Trussville) on Saturday Oct 20 at 1pm.
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By Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse Since this is Alabama vs. Tennessee week and we have a Governor’s Race in three weeks, allow me to share the Story of Shorty Price. Alabama has had its share of what I call “run for the fun of it” candidates. The most colorful of all these perennial “also ran” candidates was Ralph “Shorty” Price. He ran for Governor every time. His slogan was “Smoke Tampa Nugget cigars, drink Budweiser beer and vote for Shorty Price.” In one of Shorty’s campaigns for governor his campaign speech contained this line, “If elected governor I will reduce the governor’s tenure from four to two years. If you can’t steal enough to last you the rest of your life in two years, you ain’t got enough sense to have the office in the first place.” He would use recycled campaign
By Judi McGuire Just ask Mack Roberts, the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Assistant Director in 1992, if the five-cent gasoline tax approved by the Legislature that year was a “temporary tax”. He will admit that it was. Then why do we still pay it at the gas pump? Mack was in favor of a fuel tax in 1992, and he is in favor of an increase now. What are his reasons? “Somewhere down the line, we have to do it,” said Roberts, now vice-president of engineering with American Roads in Montgomery. Currently, Alabamians pay 22.91 cents state tax per gallon on gasoline. However, that could change soon. A bill is expected to be introduced in the upcoming 2019 Alabama Legislative Session to increase the gasoline tax incrementally to 9 cents per gallon by 2024. The measure will likely be presented in order to back a $2.45 billion bond issue to pay for road and bridge upgrades, of which $1.25
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signs to save money but he rarely garnered two percent of the votes in any campaign. Shorty loved Alabama football. Following the Crimson Tide was Shorty’s prime passion in life. You could spot Shorty, even though he was only 5 ft tall, at every Crimson tide football game always sporting a black suit, a black hat with a round top, his Alabama tie and flag. I do not know if Shorty actually had a seat because he would parade around Denny Stadium or Legion Field posing as Alabama’s head cheerleader. In fact he would intersperse himself among the real Alabama cheerleaders and help them with their cheers. There was no question that Shorty was totally inebriated in fact, I never saw Shorty when he was not drunk. Shorty worshiped Paul “Bear” Bryant. Indeed Bryant, Wallace and Shorty were of the same era. Like Bryant, Shorty hated Tennessee.
Speaking of the Tennessee rivalry, I will share with you a personal Shorty story. I had become acquainted with Shorty early on in life. Therefore, on a clear, beautiful, third Saturday, fall afternoon in October Alabama was playing Tennessee in Legion Field. As always, Shorty was prancing up and down the field. I was a freshman at the University on that fall Saturday. Shorty even in his drunken daze recognized me. I had a beautiful date that I was
trying to impress and meeting Shorty did not impress her. Shorty pranced up the isle and proceeded to sit by me. His daily black suit had not been changed in probably over a year. He reeked of alcohol and body odor and my date had to hold her nose. After about 20 minutes of offending my date, Shorty then proceeded to try to impress the crowd by doing somersaults off the six-foot walls of Legion field. He did at least three, mashing his head straight down on the pavement on each dive, I though Shorty had killed himself with his somersaults. His face and his head were bleeding profusely and he was developing a black eye. Fortunately, Shorty left my domain and proceeded to dance with Alabama cheerleaders that day as bloody as he may have been. Shorty was beloved by the fans and I guess that is why the police in Birmingham and
Tuscaloosa seem to ignore Shorty’s antics. However, that was not the case in a classic Alabama game four years later. By this time I was a senior at the University and we were facing Notre Dame in an epic championship battle in the old New Orleans Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Eve. It was for the 1973 national championship. Bear Bryant and Ara Parseghian were pitted against each other. We were ranked #1 and 2. One of the largest television audiences in history was focused on the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. It was electrifying. Those of us in the stands were awaiting the entrance of the football team, as were the ABC cameras. Somehow or other, Shorty had journeyed to New Orleans, had gotten on the field and was posed to lead the Alabama team out on the field. As was customary, Shorty was drunk as Cooter Brown. He started off by beating an
Gasoline taxes on the rise?
Judi McGuire
billion will go to the county and municipal governments. Think this is bad news? There’s more to the story. The federal gas tax is currently 18.4 cents a gallon for unleaded gasoline. It has not increased in 25 years. “Over those 25 years, the cost of building and maintaining roads, bridges and transit have shot up, leaving the highway trust fund, which pays the federal portion of highway and transit projects, running on empty. The whole reason this
tax exists is to keep our roads paved and to keep our bridges from falling,” says Carl Davis, research director for the non-partisan Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. “And to do that effectively, it needs to collect a sustainable amount of revenue over time to cover the cost of paving roads and maintaining bridges, and it can’t do that if it’s just not updated for decades at a time.” President Trump met with congressional leaders last year to discuss a 25-cent-per-gallon increase in order to fund a $1.5 billion infrastructure plan. Republicans rejected his proposal because of their pledge never raise a tax of any sort. In the upcoming mid-term election if the Democrats win the majority in the House of Representatives, the proposal is likely to be seriously considered. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to calculate the potential gas tax Alabamians could see at the gas pump. Currently the state tax is 22.91 cents plus the feder-
al tax of 18.4 cents. Yes, that’s 40.95 cents a gallon in gasoline tax. If the state and federal governments approve the proposed increases then the state gasoline tax will become 31.91 cents per gallon and the
federal tax will become 43.40 cents per gallon totaling 75.31 cents per gallon in gasoline tax. One last thought, there’s also the issue of indexing Alabama’s gas tax to inflation, so it’ll go up as con-
Irish puppet with a club and the next thing I knew two burly New Orleans policemen, two of the biggest I had ever seen, picked up Shorty by his arms and escorted him off the field. They did not know who Shorty was and did not appreciate him. Sadly, Shorty, one of Alabama’s greatest fans, missed one of Alabama’s classic games sitting in a New Orleans jail. I have always believed that Shorty’s removal from the field was a bad omen for us that night. We lost 24-23 and Notre Dame won the National Championship. 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.
struction costs rise. Perhaps it’s time to fuel all your vehicles now. Judi McGuire was a registered lobbyist for 30 years in Montgomery and Washington, D.C.
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CALENDAR
October 17 Wellness Screening To stay abreast of your numbers, cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, BMI and waist circumference screenings will be held by appointment. Results and interpretation in fifteen minutes with a simple finger stick. The cost is $20. Please call 408-6550 to register for St. Vincent’s Trussville. October 18 Understanding Medicare Educational seminar about Medicare options. Learn about important Medicare Parts A and B topics that could impact you, including enrollment, costs, benefits, etc. Your questions will be addressed by Health Benefits specialist Linda Reynolds. Event begins from 1 p.m.-2p.m. at the Trussville Public Library. October 20 1st Annual God is Bigger Movement Fishing Tournament God is Bigger Movement is having a Bass Fishing Tournament Saturday, October 20 at Logan Martin Lake. All prize money is guaranteed. Tournament hours are from safe daylight to 3 p.m. weigh in. Launch and boat check will be at Lakeside Landing, Pell City. Entry fee is $100 per boat Big fish optional $10 extra per boat join the fun and support the GIBM sponsors include breakfast and lunch will be provided to paid anglers. For more information and to download an entry form visit www. gibmovement.com. October 21 Trussville Lacrosse Day Trussville Lacrosse Day - Sunday October 21st 2:00-4:00PM. Free event will be on field across from Trussville Civic Center on Clay Trussville Road. Open for boys and girls all ages to come try out the game of lacrosse. Equipment will be available and coaches and players will be there to answer any questions. All surrounding communities are welcome. trussvillelacrosse.org. October 21 Trunk or Treat TRUNK OR TREAT is scheduled for Sunday, October 21st from 6:00 to 8:00pm in the Holy Cross Parking Lot. Donations and volunteers are needed. Sign-up sheet for those bringing their trunk (car) to this event is on the ministry table in the Narthex. See the October Pathway for further details or contact Heather Johnson at hjohnson1020@gmail.com or heather@ holycrosstrussville.org. October 22 American Girl Club – Trussville Public Library The October American Girl Club Meeting will focus on Melody Ellison. The event will be on October the 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Please make sure to register for the event via the form on Google. The link to the sign up can be found on the Trussville Library Facebook page and at the Trussville Library website.
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October 23 Fall for Salads Cooking Class As summer turns to autumn, salads sometimes fall off the menu but when crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes disappear from farmer’s markets, it’s time for fall salads with earthy root veggies and hearty greens. Join this class for ideas and unique opportunities to keep salads a part of your meals. Registered Dietitian, Donna Sibley will demo Broccoli-Apple Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing, Baby Kale and Butternut Squash Salad with Quinoa, Almonds and Cranberries, Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Beet Salad and Crunchy Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing. The cost is $12/person. To register for the St. Vincent’s Trussville class, please call 408-6550 by noon on October 19. October 23 School Spirits: Ghost Stories from Alabama’s College Campuses For generations spine-tingling ghost stories have traveled by word of mouth around Alabama’s college campuses. Dr. Alan Brown, a member of the Road Scholars Speakers Bureau for the Alabama Humanities Foundation, will present, “School Spirits: Ghost Stories from Alabama’s College Campuses.” Learn about the most haunted campuses in Alabama. October 25 Comprehensive Diabetes Education 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 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, 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 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
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Why Does God Bless The Meek? “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the Earth” (Matthew 5:5). The subject of meekness reminds me of the man who wrote a book titled “How to Be Humble by One Who Is.” About the time you think you’ve arrived at meekness, you’ve lost it. Let’s see what my friends have to say. “If you are really good, and you don’t brag, you will get better stuff,” says T.J., age 6. I wish I knew as much at 6 years old. “Meek means to be disappointed,” says Taylor, 10. “A good example is when you get to a championship game and lose. That is when you are meek.” Taylor, I don’t doubt that you and your teammates were humiliated, but let’s not confuse humiliation with meekness. Although humiliation can lead to meekness, consider
By Carey Kinsolving Kids Talk About God
the 10 plagues of Egypt. Although humiliated, Pharaoh proudly resisted the warnings of Moses to set God’s people free. “Happy are those who are humble before God,” says Sarah, 10. “The meek think of God more than they
think of themselves.” Moses and Jesus are the only two people the Bible calls meek. Neither could be described as Mr. Milquetoast. Moses relied on God’s resources, and Jesus depended upon his Father. Before Jesus blessed the meek, he blessed the poor in spirit and those who mourn. These are people who know that real life begins by realizing our poverty of spirit before a holy God. Coming face to face with our true condition produces mourning. Blessing or happiness comes when we switch from self-sufficiency to God-dependency. We’re created to live in dependence upon a loving God. A realization of inadequacy and dependence characterizes faith, while self-sufficiency and independence characterize pride. It’s only a matter
of time before proud people fall because they’ll face catastrophes beyond their puny resources, which they imagine to be great. “God doesn’t bless the hard spirit,” says Anna, 9. In resisting the miracles God performed through Moses, Pharaoh “hardened his heart.” “Meek means gentle,” says Lee, 10. “God wants us to be gentle. If we are gentle, we’ll enjoy helping God rule the Earth.” We call a powerful horse “gentle” even though it can kick a hole in the side of a barn or throw its rider at will. A king can exercise absolute sovereignty with gentleness and consideration. True meekness is not weakness but strength under control. King David wrote that the meek would not only inherit the Earth but “shall delight themselves
in the abundance of peace” (Psalm 37:11). “This kind of peace carries the idea of being at ease before God and man,” writes author Gordon Ferguson. “Meekness is built on great faith, for the meek person looks outside himself for the power to live. He is confident because he is totally open to God. God will work in all things for his good.” For Brad, 9, meekness is “being very patient for things, not being mad.” We should be like the father of our faith, says Salar, 9: “Abraham inherited the Earth because he was so humble. So you will inherit the Earth if you are humble.” “I think this means if you’re meek, God will let you rule the Earth,” says Lauren, 8. Why wait? Proverbs 16:32 says, “He who is slow to anger is better than
the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” Think about this: Meekness is strength under God’s control. Memorize this truth: Matthew 5:5 quoted above. Ask this question: Is your strength under God’s control? “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
The Mystery of the Wind The changing of the seasons are leaving us vulnerable as we witness terrible storms on American soil. Hurricane Michael was a humbling reminder of our frailty and our inability to be in control. We can evacuate, prepare, navigate, and shore up, but the wealthiest person in the world cannot pay off the storm to bypass personal property. The most brilliant minds cannot unravel the mystery of the wind. The Apostle John said, “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where
it goes” (John 3:8a). We know that it is there. We can feel the wind blow softly through our hair in the form of a cool breeze or we can witness 155 mile per hour gusts move homes and pick up vehicles. While air can cover that much ground in one hour, we still do not know where it comes from or where it goes. With advanced technology, we are able to map out the trajectory and recognize where the storm’s estimated path will be. Yet storm systems change, and once they dissipate the only trace they leave behind is devastation in their wake with a name to remember it
by.
So what are we to do? Is our response a mystery as well? It is interesting that the original Greek word for “wind” in John 3:8 is the same word used for “Spirit” in the following phrase. It reads fully: “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the By Richard Harp
Spirit” (John 3:8). The Spirit of God is just as mysterious, yet God chose
to make His mystery known. Jesus speaks to a Pharisee by the name of Nicodemus. He comes to Jesus by night (most likely out of fear from his contemporaries) and tells Him He is a teacher from God because of the signs He performed. Jesus is just like the wind. We cannot see the wind, but we see the signs of its appearing. Like the wind, Jesus came from the Spirit in the form of flesh and His glory was evident to all. Jesus tells Nicodemus what is truly important for all people. “Jesus answered him, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he can-
not see the kingdom of God.’ Nicodemus said to Him, ‘How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?’ Jesus answered, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again’” (John 3:3-7). Jesus came from the Father and gave this command: we must be born again of water and the Spirit. Some question this practice and
seek a different way to the Kingdom. Jesus shows us the way to Heaven, the answer to the mystery of the Kingdom. Salvation was once just as elusive as a storm gust, and no one knew where it would come from or where it would go. But Jesus made it possible to know! He revealed the mystery of the wind. A Note From the Harp Richard is the pulpit preacher for the Deerfoot Church of Christ.
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
BIRMINGHAM
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
CLAY
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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Hewitt-Trussville falls to Mountain Brook 20-17
TRUSSVILLE— Region 3 just got a little more interesting on Friday night as the Mountain Brook Spartans came away with a huge region win on the road at Hewitt-Trussville. The Spartans controlled the clock and rallied behind a strong run game to pull out a 20-17 win against the Huskies. Mountain Brook marched right down the field on the opening kickoff thanks to big runs by quarterback Strother Gibbs and AJ Gates to put the Spartans up 3-0 early in the first quarter. The 10-play, 80-yard drive took almost five minutes off the clock in the first quarter as the Spartans attempted just one pass in their opening drive. The Huskies similarly had early success on their first drive as they countered the Spartans drive with an 8-play, 59-yard drive that ended on an incomplete pass on fourth down. The Huskies defense gave the offense some help as the very first play of the Spartans second drive ended in an interception by Husky defensive back Creed Parker. Six plays later, Armoni Goodwin scores on a 1-yard run to give the Huskies the lead 7-3. Mountain Brook went back to their run game as they ate up the reminder of the first quarter and into the second quarter before Sam Higgins broke off a 24-yard touchdown run to cap off a sev-
en-play, 80-yard scoring drive to take back the lead at 10-7. Both teams swapped punts before the Huskies drove nearly the entire field before Paul Tyson threw an interception that gave the Spartans the ball back on their own 17. Two plays later, AJ Gates gashed the Husky defense for an 80-yard touchdown run to give Mountain Brook a 17-7 lead going into the half. Hewitt-Trussville came out of the gate in the second half firing on all cylinders as they took the second half kickoff down to the Spartans one yard line on 17 plays before the Spartans denied the Huskies a touchdown by holding them three straight plays and forcing the Huskies to settle on a field goal, Mountain Brook remained in the lead 17-10. Again Mountain Brook would answer as they ran off the remaining five minutes off the third quarter clock and into the fourth quarter before adding a 20-yard field goal to extend their lead to 20-10. The Huskies again answered with their backs against the wall with a 10-play 80-yard drive capped off with another Goodwin touchdown drive, this time from two yards out. With six minutes to go in the game, the Huskies now only trailed 20-17. The Spartans last drive proved to be the nail in the coffin as twice the Huskies had Mountain Brook stopped on third down and twice were hit with unsportsmanlike con-
Huskies’ quarterback Paul Tyson hands the ball off to running-back Armoni Goodwin for yardage. Photo by Steven Coleman
duct penalties that gave the Spartans first downs, keeping the drive alive and allowing the Spartans to run the clock out. The Spartans even gave Hewitt-Trussville one last gift as the Spartans fumbled deep in their own territory, giving the Huskies one last drive. The Huskies failed to convert
even one first down on the drive, turning the ball over on downs. Huskies running back Armoni Goodwin finished with 85 yards rushing and two touchdowns on the day. Mountain Brook running back AJ Gates finished his day with 130 yards rushing and one
touchdown. Speaking with head coach Josh Floyd after the game, he said the time of possession was a huge factor. “They did a great job of eating the clock, getting three or four yards each run helped too. Then they had the big touchdown run at the end of
the half as well. You take that run off the board and they didn’t have a lot of big plays on the day but they did a good job of holding onto the ball.” The loss puts the Huskies at 6-2 on the season with two crucial region games left. The Huskies host Tuscaloosa County next Friday.
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Pinson Valley downs Huffman 41-6
Pinson Valley’s Ga’Quincy McKinstry looks for an opening in the defense against Hoover earlier this season. Photo by Ron Burkett
By Justin Nails Tribune Sports
BIRMINGHAM— The Pinson Valley Indians contin-
ue their winning ways as they pitch a near perfect game to
go to 6-1 on the season with a 41-6 win over Huffman on Friday. The Indians racked up 471 yards of total offense while allowing a singular fourth quarter touchdown in their fifth region win in a row. Bo Nix threw two, first quarter touchdowns, a 25-yard strike to Keyonteze Johnson and a 46-yard strike to Geordan Pollard to put the Indians up 14-0 early in the first half. The second quarter proved to be even more fruitful for Nix and his wide receivers as Nix found Demarion Holloman twice, first on a 13-yard touchdown pass and then again on a 22-yard touchdown pass. Nix finished up the half by finding Gaquincey McKinstry on a 25-yard touchdown to give the Indians a 34-0 lead at the
half. Nix would find McKinstry again on a 7-yard touchdown pass to extend the Indians lead to 41-0 before Huffman finally got on the board in the fourth quarter on a 10-yard touchdown run by Anthony Wiggins. Nix finished his day going 26-of-40 for 390 yards, six touchdowns and one interception on the night. Kenji Christian lead all Indian rushers with 11 carries for 78 yards. Keyonteze Johnson caught 13 passes for 175 yards and one touchdown on the night. Four different receivers caught touchdown passes on the night. The Indians ran 57 plays at an average of 8.3 yards per play while scoring all 41
points in less than 21 minutes of possession time. The Indians also racked up seven penalties, something head coach Patrick Nix has mentioned as something the team needs to continue to clean up each week. As for the defense, they allowed only the one touchdown and just 249 yards of total offense on the night. The Indians also totaled three sacks on the night. Antoine Williams lead all tacklers with 7.5 while adding half a tackle for loss. The Indians will finish up region play next week against Pell City.
Springville wins 23-14 on Senior Night By Carey Reeder Tribune Sports SPRINGVILLE— With senior night in the air, Springville beat Moody 2314 Friday night for the first time since 2005. Springville quarterback Austin Hutcheson had 275 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers win including 120 yards on the ground. “We know Austin can run it’s just our other games we’ve been overmatched,” Springville coach Michael Graben said. “That was a point of emphasis coming into tonight.” Down 9-0 coming out of halftime, Moody got right back into the game with a long six minute and 48 second drive to cut the Tigers
lead to 9-6. The Springville offense would respond right back with a scoring drive of their own capped by a one-yard touchdown run by Bradlee Cole. John Raby recovered a fumble inside the Moody 35yard line to cease any comeback bid for the Blue Devils. Raby added a sack and three tackles to his total on the night. With a 16-6 lead in the fourth quarter, Hutcheson led the Tiger offense on an 87yard drive with Hutcheson taking it in from one-yard out to put the game out of reach 23-6 late in the fourth quarter. Moody would add a late touchdown as Karson Buckner completed a 13-yard touchdown pass to Cyric Williams to bring the final score
to 23-14. Bradlee Cole led the Springville defense with six tackles. Cole also added an interception and a sack to his totals. Justin Bromley added an interception of his own. Pearson Baldwin recorded five tackles for the Tigers. “Coach Crews, coach Preston and coach Woody all do a great job getting those guys ready throughout the week,” Graben said on his defense’s stout performance. “They worked so hard on Sunday till tonight to get them ready and they showed up big for us.” In a fast paced first half that only took 53 minutes to complete, the Tigers defense shined early shutting out Moody in the first half. The Springville defense held the Blue Devils to just seven min-
utes and 53 seconds in time of possession and only 32 yards on offense in the first half. On offense, Springville established they wanted to run the ball early. Hutcheson rushed for 88 yards on 13 carries in the first half to lead the Tigers offense. Hutcheson added a six-yard touchdown pass to Cole in the first quarter to put the Tigers up 6-0 at the end of the first quarter. Hutcheson finished the night 9/18 passing with 155 yards and one touchdown. Hunter Ambrose converted a 35-yard field goal as time expired in the first half extending the Springville lead to 9-0 at halftime. Springville improves to 3-5 on the season and with only two games remaining, the Tigers will look to finish the season with a .500 record.
Bradlee Cole School: Springville HS
Springville runningback Bradlee Cole breaks away and cruises to the endzone against the Moody defense. Photo by Steven Coleman
“It would be phenomenal,” Graben said. “We have two tough games remaining but I’m really excited about
the opportunity for us.” Springville (3-5) will travel to Mortimer Jordan next Friday night.
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Clay-Chalkville destroys Pell City 61-0
Clay-Chalkville quarterback Willie Miller awaits the snap from center against Pell City. Photo by Ronald Hagood
By Ronald Hagood Tribune Sports PELL CITY— On Friday night the Clay-Chalkville Cougars marched into Pete Rich Stadium, and left with a 61-0 victory over the home standing Pell City Panthers. This was the first shutout for the Cougars defense on
the season, as they controlled the line of scrimmage the for the better part of the game. When asked about the performance of the defense, Coach Gilmer replied “Better, better, we were more aggressive, but still need to clean up some stuff”. Willie Miller was the star of the night on offense pass-
ing for touchdowns of 39, 12 and 23 yards in the first half. He added a 7-yard touchdown run, accounting for all four touchdowns in the first half for Clay-Chalkville. The Cougars led 30-0 at halftime, and in the second half, the second string offense picked up where the starters left off. Backup quarterback
Stewart Hass Racing sweeps top 4 starting positions for Sunday’s race at Talladega
Damion Ward tacked on a pair of touchdowns, one on the ground and one through the air. The rushing touchdown was good for eight yards, the passing score was a 23 yard pass to Antonio Miles. JaMichael Thompson had a pair of receiving touchdowns on the night, both from Miller. His first touch-
down came as Miller hit him in stride in the end zone for a 39-yard touchdown. The second touchdown came in the second quarter, this time for 23 yards. Despite scoring 61 points on the night, Coach Gilmer was still a tad disappointed in the offensive production, “We had some good plays, but we
had way too many penalties... offensively we didn’t finish some drives we needed to.” He said. The win sets up a showdown next weekend against the Oxford Yellow Jackets at home. A win for the Cougars and they will have sole possession of second place Class 6A Region 6.
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By Tyler Friday Tribune Sports NASCAR TALLADEGA - After practice at Talladega Superspeedway Saturday morning, October 13, the driver of the number four Jimmy John’s Ford Fusion, Kevin Harvick tops the chart with a speed of 204 mph and further proves the dominance of the Fords at Talladega. The results of qualifying later that afternoon put the driver of the number forty-one Monster Energy Ford Fusion, Kurt Busch, with an outstanding time of 48:90 almost five tenths ahead of second-place Kevin Harvick and about seven-tenths ahead of third place Clint Bowyer - all members of
Stewart-Haas Racing. SHR swept the top four starting positions at Talladega. This is Busch’s first restrictor-plate pole in his career. “Impressive and a team effort to have teammates qualify in first, second, third, and fourth,” said Busch. “I have been working on a first restrictor-plate pole. It has been on my bucket list. Today is a big feather in the cap, tomorrow will be time to execute the race.” His teammate, Clint Boyer, added that it is easier to make a plan for the race on Sunday than to make it happen. After being asked what if he teammate he’d race for the win at Talladega, Boyer shared he enjoyed racing with Jeff Burton but would
love to race Kevin Harvick because “he wins too much.” He shared that if he had to wreck one, “it is always easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.” After catching up with Ty Dillion, who is the grandson of Richard Childress owner of RCR, he shared that after the announcement of Ryan Newman no returning to the number 31 Chevy Camaro ZL1, Dillon never received a call or even thought about joining RCR since he signed a 2-year extension with Germain Racing. He also added that “RCR was my world and still is, but Germain Racing is my career,” so, to him, it is out of the question to come to RCR.”
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Timothy Peters wins at Talladega, knocks out Freisen, Rhodes from title race By Tyler Friday Tribune Sports NASCAR TALLADEGA - Timothy Peters wins the 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck series Fr8Auctions 250 on Saturday, October 13 and scores the record for the most wins at Talladega in the truck series with three wins. The last two laps were lead by Grant Enfinger. Shortly onto the backstretch, Enfinger got turned by pole-sitter David Gilliland with no caution. With just one lap to go, Justin Haley remained side by side with Noah Gragson but soon got turned where the second big wreck formed. Peters leads the last lap winning the race. Myatt Snider, No. 13 RideTV Ford, finished second with pole-sitter David Gilliland, Pedigree Toyota, in third.
Timothy Peters wins at Talladega, knocks out Freisen, Rhodes from title race. Photo by Tanna M. Friday
Almirola wins at Talladega further burying the championship hopes for Larson, Bowman By Tyler Friday Tribune Sports NASCAR
Almirola wins at Talladega further burying the championship hopes for Larson, Bowman Photo by Tanna M. Friday
TALLADEGA - Aric Almirola takes the victory in overtime at the Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR Cup series 1000bulb.com 500 and advances in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series playoffs. After a dominant race, Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) teammates Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch won stage one and stage two, and Bowyer and Almirola finished third and fourth in both stages
the entire day. With only three laps to go, the SHR cars pulled away from all the other thirty-six cars but a crash resulting in Alex Bowman spinning and wrecking called a caution from NASCAR causing the race to go into overtime. On the lap to the restart, Kevin Harvick, who was running second at the time, ran out of fuel, which put Clint Bowyer in second place and Aric Almirola in third. The Haas cars then pulled away like they have been doing the entire race, but Busch ran out of fuel off of turn four
on the last lap, which leads to a one-two finish for SHR. Aric Almirola finishes first to get his second career cup series victory. It has been 149 races since his first at Daytona in 2014. Bowyer finished in second. With this ending at Talladega Superspeedway, there are only six spots left in the round of eight. The other two spots are filled by Chase Elliott (who won last week) and Aric Almirola (who finished first today) leaving the hopes of a championship to Kansas for ten drivers.