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Nationally renowned veterans charity, the Boot Campaign, is coming to Trussville in May for a fundraiser called “Bama’s Boots, Bands & Bikes.” The May 15-17 weekend fundraiser is centered on promoting patriotism and raising financial support for the military community.
Several festivities will take
place around Birmingham on May 15 and 16, with the finale taking place in Trussville on May 17.
The stars of the Bama’s Boots, Bands & Bikes weekend events will be Tommy Flanagan and Mark Boone, Jr. from FX’s smash television sensation Sons of Anarchy.
On Sun., May 17, a charity motorcycle ride beginning at
Harley-Davidson in Pelham and ending at Riders Harley-Davidson in Trussville will conclude the weekend of festivities. Honored guests will include family members of those that fought and died with Marcus Luttrell during Operation Red Wing who were portrayed in the movie Lone Survivor. A VIP party will follow at the Harley-Davidson in Trussville with a meet and greet
with Flanagan and Boone, and a silent auction.
Net proceeds from Bama’s Boots, Bands & Bikes benefit the Boot Campaign, a national 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to promoting patriotism for America and our military community; raising awareness of the unique challenges service members face during and post-service; and providing assistance
to military personnel, past and present, and their families.
Tickets for all events are available at EventBrite.com.
For more information, including press inquiries or sponsorships with regard to any Bama’s Boots, Bands & Bikes weekend events please call (205) 329-4272 or visit http://www.bamasbootsbandsandbikes.com/.
From staff reports
The 35th Annual Trussville City Fest was held Saturday, May 2. For the second consecutive year, the festival was a one-day event and saw an estimated 5,000 people. The day was capped off by fireworks. Produced by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival’s presenting sponsor was Schaeffer Eye Center.
Here is The Trussville Tribune’s area weather forecast for the next seven days. For current
weather conditions in Trussville, Clay, and Pinson, see The Trussville Tribune weather web
page by scanning the QR code below with your smartphone.
As moms all over America look forward to celebrating Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, many are planning to gather with family and friends. Carol Hobby of Clay, for example, will be
going out to lunch with two of her three sons, her granddaughter and other family members.
Sadly, though, eldest son Matt won’t be part of the celebration. Incarcerated in an out-of-state federal prison, he and his mother are separated by hundreds of miles and heavy metal
doors. A long 20-year road of addiction, multiple suicide attempts, theft and hard living (including a horrendous -- and nearly successful -- attempt on his life by fellow addicts), ended in Matt’s conviction for his involvement in two
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Representative Danny Garrett (R-Trussv i l l e ) today introduced a bill to the Alabama House of Representatives that would make it illegal for a gambling interest, or a person or agent acting on behalf of a gambling interest, to make contributions to a political candidate’s campaign or to a Political Action Committee. Such contributions are permitted under current Alabama law.
HB 604 defines a “gambling interest” as any business which derives any portion of its gross annual receipts from gambling activities, including the sale of equipment or paraphernalia used in gambling.
“I am not for legalizing gambling in Alabama.” Garrett said. “However, with the recent discussions about possible legislation to expand gambling in the state, I believe it is important to prevent gambling lobbyists from influencing legislators through political contributions.”
“The gambling lobby is a powerful force in other states, and we need to restrict their impact in Alabama,” Garrett said.
Garrett is serving his first term as the representative for District 44 in the House and representatives Trussville, Clay and portions of Pinson.
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There is a Class 6A state championship game to get to in Montgomery next week.
To get on I-65 South for Riverwalk Stadium, Pinson Valley will have to head north for a best-of-three series at No. 1 Cullman first. With two wins over their hosts, the Indians would advance to the state finals.
“It is going to be the toughest two, three games that we’ve played in our entire life,” said Pinson Valley head coach Shane Chappell. “I don’t think Cullman is going to sneak up on us. They are unbelievably talented, got a great lineup one through nine, got guys on the mound that can really pitch, and they are hardnosed, and it’s going to be tough for us to do what we need to do.”
The Bearcats started the season ranked atop the AHSAA poll and never stepped back for a moment. From the ranking’s season debut, to the final listing, Cullman remained the top-ranked team in the state.
The Indians respect that, but aren’t intimidated by their opponent’s impressive resume. They will enter Friday’s doubleheader at Bill Shelton Field on a 25-4 run over the second half of the season.
“We’re fortunate, we’re blessed to be in there, but we are not satisfied,” said Chappell. “We’ve been here before, we were here two years ago. We’re not going up just happy that we’re here, we’re going up with a mission.”
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Their study was done by analyzing the relative start-up opportunities that exist in the 150 most populated cities in the U.S.
The magic city ranked one spot below No. 14 New Orleans, LA in the overall standings, which go as follows: No. 1 Shreveport, LA; No. 2 Tulsa, Ok; No. 3 Springfield, MO; No. 4
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But thanks to her strong faith, a sense of humor and a sizable support system of family and friends, his mother has survived. And through her natural gifts for writing and serving, Hobby is chronicling her experiences as the mother of a troubled child in a blog called “Visiting Prison” at visitingprison.blogspot.com. Her hope is that in the sharing, parents in similar situations will be encouraged, just as she and husband Joe have been encouraged by others.
“I remember the words of one sweet little lady at church who was consoling me right before Matt’s court appearance,” Hobby recalled. “With a determined voice and a stern pointed finger, she reminded me that there are a lot more things worse than prison. Her words have proven to be true.”
Through prison, Hobby said, God has protected her son, given him wisdom and provided words of encouragement from family, friends and church members.
“And most importantly,” she said, “God has allowed him to come clean from a strong addiction, even while behind the walls and fences of a maximum security prison.”
Not surprisingly, some of Hobby’s most memorable moments over the past five years have occurred during visits to her son. In her blog, Hobby writes of learning the protocols for entering the prison grounds, successfully passing through metal detectors, where to sit down and where to stand in line with other visitors.
She has also learned not to wear underwire bras (no metal allowed), to bring along proper identification and to remind her husband that wearing khaki pants in a prison filled with khaki-clad prisoners is taboo.
But mostly she has learned that something as simple as a smile goes a long way toward dealing with the often sour dispositions of prison personnel and fellow visitors.
“I believe God gave me a gift for smiling,” she said, “and I smile a lot. It comes naturally with
having a sense of humor. “I’ve learned that it’s hard to be ugly to someone who smiles.”
In some of her posts, Hobby addresses the impact one child’s problems can have on the rest of the family.
“For anyone who has experienced dealing with a rebellious child, the stress can affect every relationship it touches,” she wrote. “Parents are especially vulnerable since both feel a responsibility in rearing the child.
“(Over the years), my husband and I had numerous disagreements about what to do with our wayward son. Do we leave him in jail to wait it out? Do we bail him out and set yet another ultimatum? Both of us thought we knew best what to do. I can remember the knots in my stomach from just worrying about my decision. It’s almost a no-win situation, regardless of what we chose to do.”
But one of Hobby’s overriding concerns has always been how dealing with Matt’s issues could affect her relationship with her other children.
“A faithful mother never gives up on her child, no matter what,” she said, “but I had two other wonderful sons, and I had to be a caring parent to them, too. But because of them, I could still find humor in my circumstances. We could still laugh at some of the situations in which we found ourselves.”
But when all is said and done, the benefit of hindsight gives Hobby some perspective she lacked earlier in life and provides her with the motivation to keep moving forward.
“I have learned much since Matt’s arrest and conviction,” his mother wrote, “but one thing I
am certain about: He was in prison even before he was arrested. His life was in a constant state of turmoil because of his addiction. He was afraid of everything. He couldn’t sleep. He was unhappy. He had no purpose. His prison did not have bars, but he was chained to a life of misery and hopelessness.”
Nowadays, though, she marvels at how far her son has come, and she hopes that sharing their experiences can benefit others.
“I look back with amazement at the events of this journey,” she said. “Divine intercession is the only reason my son is living today. I do not
believe in coincidences. I believe in God’s purpose. There is a reason my son’s life was spared. I think that is why I feel compelled to tell my story.”
In addition to using blogging as a platform for helping others, Hobby has formed HOPE (Helping Other People Endure), a support group to help families struggling with issues of addiction. The group meets every other Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Clay. The next meeting is May 19. For more information, text Carol Hobby at (205) 585-3327 or email her at [email protected].
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A two-day presentation of “My Son, Pinocchio, Jr.” will be performed by the Hewitt-Trussville Middle School drama club next week.
The musical is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night in the school’s theater. Featuring classic Disney songs such as “I’ve Got No Strings” and “When You Wish Upon a Star”, the show is expected to be fun for audience members of all ages.
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This year’s headliner was American Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen. Other performers at the festival included Sweet Tea, an up-and coming country band whose members hail
from various parts of the state; The Brooke Danielle Band, also from Alabama; local favorite “Reunion” who specializes in classic rock; “Commonwealth,” a new local band of high
school students from the Trussville area; the Hewitt-Trussville Jazz Band; and others.
Back by popular demand from last year’s festival, “hamster balls” had the
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From staff reports
The Trussville Beautification Board announced the winners of this year’s beautification awards at the annual Trussville City Fest held on May 2.
First place awards went to Vickie and Mack Frank, Best Landscape Design; Dot Hagood, Best Turf; Charles Nicholas, Best Use of Color; Joanne and Paul West, Best Homeowner Maintained; and First Baptist Church of Trussville, Best Business.
Honor Roll winners were Sue Parham, Best Landscape Design; Libba
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Hagood, Joanne and Paul West, Ginni G Florist, and First Baptist Church of Trussville. Lifetime Awards are presented to participants that have won three years in a row.
Judges were Master Gardeners Margaret Fritsma, Linda Grissom and Paula Haynes. Other assistance was provided by J.R. Malchus and Mayor Eugene Melton.
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Judges for the 2015 Trussville Beautification Awards were (left to right, front row) Paula Haynes, Margaret Fritsma and Linda Grisson. Mayor Gene Melton assisted with the awards.
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PINSON continued from page 1Right fielder and No. 3
pitcher Raul Tafoya doesn’t plan to elude that mission come Friday.
“Cullman, they’re going to be a tough team, but we’re going to play as hard as we can and we’re going to try to win,” said Tafoya.
Junior Jody Graves
sees this opportunity as a culmination of months of hard work.
“Just prepare and work as hard as we possibly can this next week, because we’ve worked our tails off all season trying to get to where we are now and I think we just need that little
extra push to get us there,” said Jody Graves.
With a series win over Cullman, Pinson Valley would challenge the winner of No. 3 Spanish Fort at No. 2 Pelham for a state championship next week.
CITY FEST continued from page 1
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The Kids’ area at this year’s City Fest.
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Jimmie and I lead a casual lifestyle -- perhaps overly casual
at times -- and nowhere is that fact more evident than in our wardrobes. His favorite weekend ensemble is a work shirt and tattered overalls; mine is a T-shirt and jeans. Because neither of our jobs require that we get much more gussied up than that, we both live in a near-continual comfort zone.
Oh, we dress up every now and then but nothing like we used to. For one thing, dressing for church is a more laid-back proposition than it used to be, when no matter what we wore the rest of the week, we dressed to the nines on Sunday. While we certainly don’t dress for church these days like we’d dress to work in the yard,
Jimmie hardly ever wears a tie anymore, and I never wear the dresses, high heels and matching jewelry I also almost daily donned in a previous work life.
But about a year-and-a-half ago, when Jimmie and I learned one of the nephews would be getting married the first weekend of May 2015, we knew that, like it or not, we’d better be prepared to put in an extra- shiny appearance at the wedding and associated festivities.
You see, this particular nephew is a member of Jimmie’s side of the family. Yeah, the fashionable side of the family. While I don’t come from a line of total slobs, expensive clothing was never the number one priority in our family when my brothers and I were growing up. Mama knew
fancy duds would have sooner or later been ruined by us riding mud bikes or ponies, playing in the river that ran at the back of the pasture or rolling around in the grass with one of the dogs.
On the other hand, Jimmie’s mom enjoyed shopping for and dressing her family in nice clothes, and she didn’t mind spending a lot of money to do it. She also had great taste, and Jimmie’s sister and niece inherited that gene.
Even Jimmie got a bit of his mom’s sense of style, but I fear that living with me all these years has dulled it. So when we realized an expensive stint of shopping was in our future, we viewed the thought with equal dread. Thus we avoided the
boutiques and shopping centers until three weeks ago, which was probably longer than we should have waited.
Though we found appropriate clothing in relatively short order, we put off gathering the accessories until the last minute. So while I was frantically pawing my way through the jewelry department of a local
department store two days before the wedding, Jimmie was hunting a belt in the men’s department.
But I’m here to report that we did it, folks. We survived the retail ordeal. I had to get my brutally honest mother involved in making my selections, and Jimmie relied heavily on the dapper gentleman at one of the local men’s stores. But we each purchased what will be our wardrobe of dress-up clothes for years to come -- sparing less expense than usual -- and we lived to tell about it.
Furthermore, the wedding was last weekend, and nobody asked us to leave for lack of proper attire. So our choices must have been acceptable. But -- and this just occurs to me -- though we each had
a nice comment or two on our shiny appearances, nobody seemed especially bowled over by our pricey new garb. And that’s okay. We bought new clothes more out of respect for the happy couple and their special occasion than for ourselves.
But the next time a family wedding is in the offing, and we start to panic about what to wear, I’m going to remember this: It’s not what you wear for such occasions that counts; it’s the fact that you care enough to show up and show support. But truth be told, I could be a whole lot more caring and supportive in a T-shirt and pair of jeans. I’m just saying.
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Trouble often comes to us in the form of sickness. One
such incident is recorded in Isaiah 38:1-6. While his country was at war with Assyria, Hezekiah, the king of Israel, became seriously ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah went to him and said, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will
not recover.’” Whether that message comes to us through a prophet or a doctor, it hits hard, sending us reeling.
What will we do? Most believers will turn to God and pray. An old adage says there are no atheists in a foxhole, and I believe it. Atheists are people without invisible means of support. We can be thankful as Christians that we have such means. God loves us and will support us.
God doesn’t promise us that we will not have to suffer tragedy, illness, and even death. But He does promise us that he will be with us through it all. The psalmist said it well, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me . . .” (Psalms 23.4). God answers prayer, not always in the way we want, but always in the way that is
best. Hezekiah wept bitterly,
turned his face to the wall, and prayed. God heard his prayer, and told Isaiah to go tell him, “This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says. ‘I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city’” (Isaiah
38:4-6).When illness overtakes
us, let us lean on the everlasting arms, and let us remember what God has done for others, He will do for us.
Robert Wilkerson, DMin, is a writer, minister, and public speaker. He is president of People for the Christian Way. d r b o b w i l k e r s o n @bellsouth.net.
The good of trouble: It drives us to prayer
RobeRt G. WilkeRson, D. Min.
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From staff reports
The Trussville, Pinson and Clay libraries, alongside the 40 Public Libraries in Jefferson County, are announcing plans for this year’s online fundraising campaign, “The Great Give.” It will take place May 12 & 13 and will help further the significant work of the 40 municipal libraries in the Jefferson County area.
“I am thrilled about this year’s campaign for The Great Give,” said Emily Tish, Director of the Trussville Public Library. “Alabamians are known for our generosity, and we can’t wait to celebrate the difference this community’s kindness will make in even two short days. It’s two days to support the 40 Public Libraries In Jefferson County that make our area special, and it provides the opportunity for residents to make a difference in our county as a whole.”
Everyone is encouraged to post a “selfie” with their favorite book or their library card when they choose to donate to the campaign, along with a caption
explaining why they are a “fan” of their local library. To promote the campaign on social media sites, the 40 Public Libraries in Jefferson County will be utilizing a hashtag- #TheGreatGive. Those that use the campaign hashtag will be entered into a drawing for an e-reader.
The library cooperative is using the campaign for continued assistance to keep the “40 Libraries. 1 County. 1 Card.” system alive.
The Jefferson County Library Cooperative works behind-the-scenes to coordinate the services
that link 40 libraries with “one card” for everyone in the county. The core services made available to all county residents are as follows:• Nearly 2 million items in 40
libraries countywide • In person, or online holds
on items at any library in the county
• Delivery service - the items residents want where they want to pick them up
• 24/7 catalog, downloadable audio (7,174) & E-books (13,440)
• Information databases • Internet access –Plus Free
WiFi available in 40 libraries • Books-By-Mail for the
homebound • IT Support for member
libraries The Great Give fundraising
campaign will assist the library cooperative as it works to continue linking our 40 libraries with Jefferson County residents. Those interested in donating to The Great Give on May 12 and 13 will be able to do so by logging onto http://www.razoo.com/story/The-Great-
Give-2015, by mailing in a donation to: Jefferson County Library Cooperative, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203, or by dropping off a donation at the Trussville Public library.
All donations will be tax-deductible as the Jefferson County Library Cooperative, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
The mission of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative is to connect all citizens by providing resources and community-building opportunities that inspire life-long learning. The Public Libraries In Jefferson County have been cooperating since 1978 with 22 member libraries (40 locations). To learn more, visit www.PublicLibrariesInJC.org.
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From staff reports Alabama Secretary of
State John H. Merrill will launch quarterly reports on the office’s website at www.sos.alabama.gov.
The first report will be available beginning April
30, 2015 and encompasses the time period January 19, 2015 through March 31, 2015. Subsequent quarterly reports will include the timeframes of April 1, 2015 – June 30, 2015 and release in early July; July 1, 2015 –
September 30, 2015 and release in early October; and the fourth quarter report, October 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015, will be issued in early January. The 2015 annual report will be available mid to late January 2016.
This new feature will provide Alabama citizens with up-to-date information regarding the operations, modifications, and accomplishments within the Secretary of State’s office.
“These reports are our
way to increase openness and transparency in the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office,” stated Secretary of State John H. Merrill. “We hope that people will take the time to review our progress and offer their suggestions
on how the Secretary of State’s office can better serve the people of Alabama.”
For more information about the services provided at the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office, visit www.sos.alabama.gov.
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Most natural gas pipelines are buried underground. This is not only for safety reasons, but also to protect them from the weather and ensure reliable service for all consumers. Although pipeline leaks and incidents rarely occur, keeping the delivery of natural gas for everyone remains our highest priority.
Natural gas utility companies like ours set high standards to keep natural gas pipelines incident free. The natural gas industry invests billions of dollars in research, testing, damage prevention, training and awareness to ensure pipeline safety. The natural gas pipeline system is regulated by numerous federal and state government agencies.
In your area we work closely with public fire and safety officials to promote natural gas safety. Damage prevention education and training takes place at least once a year, so local officials are prepared and know how to respond if there ever is a natural gas emergency.
As your neighbors and a part of your community, we know the importance for everyone to be well informed and know how to respond in case of a natural gas emergency.
Detecting A Natural Gas LeakNatural gas is one of the safest, most reliable and environmentally friendly fuels in use today, but leaks can occur. There are three key ways to recognize a natural gas leak.
LookBlowing dirt, bubbling creeks or ponds, dry spots in moist areas or dead plants surrounded by green, live plants also may indicate a natural gas leak.
ListenAn unusual hissing sound near gas lines or appliances may indicate a natural gas leak.
SmellIn its raw state, natural gas is colorless and odorless. Natural gas utility companies add a substance called mercaptan to create the familiar, rotten-egg like odor you associate with natural gas. You should take action even if you detect only the faint odor of natural gas in the air.
Take Action For SafetyHere are some keywords to help you remember what to do if a natural gas leak is suspected.
LeaveLeave the area immediately. Do not try to find or stop the leak.
Don’t TouchDo not smoke, use any type of phone, flashlight, turn on or off any lights or appliances or operate any kind of vehicle or equipment that could create a spark.
DialImmediately notify us.(205) 655-3211 or 1-800-755-3211
Carbon Monoxide SafetyCarbon monoxide poisoning can occur if a natural gas appliance is operated in an enclosed space that has no access to fresh air. Because improper installation of gas appliances can lead to carbon monoxide build-up, it is important that only qualified, licensed service personnel install your gas appliances.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be deadly. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble flu symptoms and include headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have any of these symptoms get fresh air immediately.
You may decide to purchase a carbon monoxide detector. If so, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission recommends that the model you choose meets the Underwriters Laboratory Standard 2034. Under no circumstances should a carbon monoxide detector be used as a substitute for regular inspections by qualified service personnel.
Maintaining Gas LinesTrussville Gas & Water is responsible for maintaining the gas lines that carry natural gas to your meter. However, you are responsible for all gas lines on your side of the meter. These lines include all piping that goes:
• From your gas meter to the appliances on your property• From a curb side meter to the home, when the meter is not right beside the home• From your meter underground to a building, pool, spa heater, barbecue or other gas appliance.
Not maintaining gas pipelines could result in potential hazards due to leakage. To properly maintain your gas lines, you should have them periodically inspected to identify unsafe conditions including corrosion and leaks, and repair any unsafe conditions immediately. A licensed, qualified professional can assist you in finding, inspecting and repairing your buried gas lines.
Markers Indicate PipelinesMost natural gas pipelines are buried underground. Markers indicate only the general, not exact location of pipelines. They also show the natural gas operator and emergency phone number. The markers do not show the depth of the pipelines or the number of pipelines. Underground gas lines on your property are not marked in most cases, so you should know the location of your gas meter. Be cautious when digging in areas where the lines may connect or
extend from the meter to appliances on your property.
A major cause of pipeline leaks is third-party damage. This may include contractors or excavators digging, grading, and working along roadways. Please always notify Alabama One Call by dialing 811 no less than two days before starting any excavation.
What To Do if You Disturb Or Damage A Pipeline Or Natural Gas LineEven if you cause what appears to be only minor damage to the pipeline, immediately notify the pipeline company. A gouge, scrape, dent or crease to the pipe or coating may cause a future rupture or leak. It is imperative that the pipeline owner inspects and repairs any damage to the line or related apparatus. Many states have laws requiring damages to be reported to the facility owner. Do not attempt to make repairs to the line yourself.
Call Before You DigPipelines may be located anywhere. This is why it is important to know where they are before digging for any reason.
When digging, excavating, drilling or moving earth in any way that could damage underground utility pipelines, you must contact Alabama One Call by dialing 811 no less than two days before starting the excavation. This will help avoid costly damage or injury.
A new, federally mandated national “Call Before You Dig” number, 811, was created to help protect you from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines while working on digging projects.
Every dig job requires a call, even small projects like planting trees or shrubs. If you hit an underground utility line while digging, you can harm yourself and those around you, disrupt service to an entire neighborhood and potentially be responsible for fines and repair costs. Smart digging means calling 811 before each job. Whether you are a homeowner or a professional excavator, one call to 811 gets your underground utility lines marked for free. Don’t assume you know what is below. Protect yourself and those around you– call 811 every time. We Need Your HelpThe nation’s infrastructures, including pipelines, are a matter of national security. If you witness suspicious activity on a pipeline right-of-way, please report it to the appropriate authorities as soon as possible or call Trussville Gas & Water at (205) 655-3211. Threat advisories may be found at the Department of Homeland Securities Web site at www.dhs.gov.
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From staff reports
Amanda Viikinsalo of Trussville, a graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School and student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, was among 100 recipients of the 2015 Alfa Foundation scholarship. Each scholarship winner received $1,000 in the program’s second year.
Selection for the competitive scholarship program was based on academic record, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience and future goals.
“In our household, we know the impact of rising
tuition costs, as our son recently graduated college and our daughter will be a college freshman this fall,” said Jimmy Parnell, president of Alfa Insurance. “We hope our gift will make it easier for the recipients to focus
on studies and gaining professional experience, rather than worrying about paying for their education.”
More than 1,300 applications were received for the scholarship program from high school seniors and post-secondary
undergraduates enrolled or planning to enroll in an Alabama two- or four-year college, university or technical school.
The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies required for coursework.
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There is an ominous cloud hanging over this legislative
session. Last year the U.S. Supreme Court surprisingly agreed to hear a Hail Mary complaint filed by the black legislative caucus over the 2014 redistricting plan. In an even more surprising opinion, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the complainants and remanded the case back to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals instructing the lower court to tell the legislature to try again.
The super majority Republican legislature fully complied with the Voting Rights Act and the Justice Department guidelines when they crafted the new districts prior to the 2014 legislative elections. Specifically, they protected African American districts. The plan not only reserved the current number of minority districts, which by the way has the best reflection of African American districts
of any state in America, they actually created a new additional minority House seat in Huntsville.
The GOP district plan adhered to every criteria required by the Voting Right Act and previous U.S. Supreme Court rulings. The only group seemingly discriminated against are white Democrats. The legislative lines drawers are not the only ones discriminating against white Democrats. The Alabama electorate has decided to make that dinosaur extinct. There are very few white Democrats left in Alabama. In the Heart of Dixie, if you are white you are a Republican and if you are African American you are a Democrat. It is that simple.
The Voting Rights Act was written and designed to protect and give preferential treatment to African Americans, not white Democrats. It appears that the Supreme Court is opening the door
to expand the Voting Rights Act to protect the few white Democrats left in the South. Essentially, their opinion is that by packing the districts with a high percentage of African American folks, they do not have the ability to work with those whites who have their same interests. Indeed, if the Court is looking at that criteria, they are plowing new fertile ground. The proof is in the pudding. There is only one white Democrat left in the 35 member State Senate.
The Supreme Court zeroed in on Senate District
26, a black district in Montgomery represented by Sen. Quinton Ross. They say that his district was packed with too many black citizens. The high Court’s decision represents a legal reversal. Previously, the Court has forced southern states to create “majority-minority” districts more likely to elect black lawmakers. Now, the justices are saying it may be illegal to have too many blacks clustered in one district.
The opinion was unclear as to whether or not new elections would be called for under their order. They simply sent it back to the 11th Circuit to review. The GOP majority seem confident that the 11th Circuit will not throw their 2014 plan out and call for new elections. However, that may be false bravado. A reapportionment plan has a domino effect. If the Court says Senate District 26 is too packed, as described by the Supreme Court, you
cannot tweak that district without creating a ripple effect throughout the entire state.
The legislative black caucus is reveling in the decision and have unveiled new redistricting maps that they say address concerns raised by the Supreme Court. They also argue that their plan respects and protects county lines, which is called for under Alabama’s 1901 Constitution. The current plan crisscrosses and destroys county lines, especially in urban areas. This argument holds water because under Alabama’s antiquated constitution, counties must go to the legislature to get their edicts approved. A divided county makes it difficult, especially in metropolitan areas.
The GOP majority may need to take this ruling seriously. They cannot cavalierly ignore and dismiss the Democratic minority on this issue like
they systematically do on all other issues because the minority has the U.S. Supreme Court in their corner. If they take an ostrich approach to this redistricting issue, like they have to the state’s finances, they may very well have to run again next year. There is a precedent to it. It happened in 1982-1983.
Some people are suggesting that the GOP majority may privately believe that they will have to run again this year or next and that is why they do not want to vote on any taxes. Their opponents could tie their tax vote around their neck.
See you next week.
Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column on Alabama politics appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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Trussville Sons of Confederate Veterans meetings
Nathan Bedford Forrest Camp 1435 meetings are the third Thursday each month at First Baptist Church Trussville from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. Steven Baird and Phil Campbell will speak on preservation of cemeteries in Pinson and Green Station.
Georgiana Davis Masonic Lodge meetings
Georgiana Davis Masonic Lodge No. 338 in Trussville meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday each month. Practice nights are on the first and third Monday. Family nights are on the fifth Monday of the month. The lodge is at 190 Beechnut St. in Trussville. For more information, call Bryan Stover at 205-706-5220.
Springville Military Order of the Purple Heart meetings
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 2213, Springville, meets at the Smokin Grill at 85 Purple Heart Boulevard on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.
Republican Women of Trussville meetings
Republic Women of Trussville meetings are at Sherry’s Cafe on Valley Road near Trussville the first Thursday of each month. Meet and greet is at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting follows at 6 p.m. The May 7 speaker is Alabama Republican Party National Committee Woman Vicky Drummond. The June 4 speaker is ALGOP Minority Leader Philip Brown. There’s no July meeting and the August speaker is U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer. For more information, visit www.rwot.net or email [email protected].
Center Point Chamber luncheonThe May luncheon of the Center
Point Chamber of Commerce is May
12, 11:30 a.m. Speakers will be the area school principals. Community Service Scholarships will be awarded. The luncheon is being sponsored by Trussville Gas & Water. RSVP by Friday, May 8 by calling 205-853-9711.
2015 Trussville City BOE meetings
The Trussville City Board of Education will meet May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. All board meetings are at 6 p.m. at the Central Office. The May 18 meeting, however, will be at 8:45 a.m.
Health screenings in Trussville May 12
The Trussville Civic Center will host preventive health screenings May 12. Five screenings will be offered that scan for blocked arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysms, hardening of the arteries in the legs, atrial fibrillation or irregular heartbeat, and a bone density screening. All five screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. For cost information, call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.
Women’s Connection East brunch
Women’s Connection East invite area women to attend it monthly brunch on May 13 at Grayson Valley Country Club. FOX6 TV personality Janet Hall will play and sing many of her original songs, and guest speaker Joyce Stryker will talk about “Which Bridges to Cross and Which Bridges to Burn.”. Cost is $14. Reservations are requested. For information and reservations, call Cathryn at 205-640-6182.
Relay for Life of East Jefferson Survivor Dinner May 14
The Relay for Life of East Jefferson Survivor Dinner is scheduled for May 14
at 6:30 p.m. at the Trussville Civic Center. Those wishing to attend should RSVP by May 7 to [email protected] or call 205-918-3239.
Spring carnival in Center Point The 8th Annual Spring Carnival
Extravaganza will take place at Cathedral of the Cross, 1480 Center Point Parkway, May 13-17. The carnival is a joint effort of Center Point Area Chamber of Commerce and the Center Point Women’s Preservation Society. For more information, call 205-854-3344.
Holy Cross Episcopal Arts & Crafts Show
An arts and craft show will take place May 16, 8:00 a.m. to noon, under the trees outside Holy Cross Episcopal Church (next to the Trussville Farmers Market). Paintings, baskets and wall hangings will be available for purchase. Anyone interested in selling may join in for a cost of $15 or 15 percent of sales. For more information, call the church office at 205-655-7668.
Leeds Community Chorus concert
The Leeds Arts Council proudly presents “A Few of Our Favorite Songs:, the 2015
Spring Concert by the Leeds Community Chorus. Performances are Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m. at the Leeds Theatre and Arts Center, 8140 Parkway Drive. Tickets are $5.00. Fore reservations, call 205-699-1892.
Leeds Theatre and Arts Center auditions
Auditions for the Summer musical “Into the Woods” will be held on May 16, 1:30 until 4:30 p.m. at the Leeds Theatre and Arts Center 8140 Parkway Drive in downtown Leeds. The show will be directed by Cliff Keen, Jr. with Shane Champion as the Musical Director. Show dates are July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25 at
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TrussvilleThe 2015 Trussville City Council
meetings will be May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, Aug. 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 8, Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Oct. 27, Nov. 10, Nov. 19, Dec. 8 and Dec. 17. All meetings are at 6 p.m. at Trussville City Hall on Main Street.
ClayThe 2015 Clay City Council meetings
are scheduled for May 4, May 18, June
1, June 15, July 6, July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 17, Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Oct. 5, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Nov. 16, Dec. 7 and Dec. 21. All meetings are at 6:30 p.m. at Clay City Hall on Old Springville Road.
PinsonThe Pinson City Council typically
meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are at Pinson City Hall, located at 4410 Main St. in Pinson.
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The Pinson Valley softball team took two games from host Clay-Chalkville to win the Class 6A, Area 12 tournament on Wednesday.
A come-from-behind 8-7 victory was followed by a 6-2 decision to give the Indians its first area crown in some time. Both Pinson Valley and the Cougars will qualify for the regional tournament in Tuscaloosa starting next Thursday.
“It feels great,” said Pinson Valley pitcher Lauren Keplenger on her team’s area title. “It’s been a while. I don’t think it’s ever happened, so it’s definitely big.”Winners bracket game: Pinson Valley 8, Clay-Chalkville 7
With Caitlin Lessley cruising on the rubber with a 6-2 lead heading into the top-half of the seventh inning, Clay-Chalkville seemed to have an easy win on Day 2 of the Area 12 Tournament, but that was before Pinson Valley’s Graci Graves went to the dish.
Graves didn’t spare one pitch
in her final at-bat of the game, stroking a fastball past the left-centerfield wall for a grand slam that gave her team its first advantage of the afternoon at 7-6.
“I was just trying to get a base hit,” Graves said. “It felt good because I was struggling all night and I was like, ‘that was my first grand slam in high school.’”
That game-saving swing came moments after Kirbi Tuck poked an RBI-single through the middle of the Cougars’ defense, pulling the visitors to within three.
Despite the major shift of momentum, Clay-Chalkville wouldn’t go quietly. Third baseman Madison Cole got the Cougar-half of the seventh started with a solo blast to dead center.
Kaitlyn Berry followed Cole by going back to centerfield for a two-bagger that hopped into the fence, but that was all Keplinger would allow. She killed the rally with a pop out, ground out and lineout to leave the tying run on second base.
For Clay-Chalkville, Lessley was unhittable for most of the game. The righty retired the first 12 batters she faced, but hit some
trouble in the fifth inning and could never recover.
At that point, Lessley was working with a 3-0 advantage thanks to RBIs from Madison Sanders and Jewel Mealing.
Anna Clay, Alexis Griffin and Cole also drove in runs for the Cougars. Finals: Pinson Valley 6, Clay-Chalkville 2
The home team got the tournament nightcap off to a strong start, loading the bases in the top of the third and sending two runners across to claim a 2-0
lead. But it was all Pinson Valley from that point forward.
Shortstop Destinee Cole got the Indians’ offense started with a single to open the bottom of the fourth. That hit sparked a three-run inning to give the Tribe a 3-2 lead that only grew.
An error off the bat of Janna Trimm sent the first Pinson Valley run across. Tuck tied the contest on the next at-bat with a run-scoring triple to the right field wall. The centerfielder then reached home on a passed ball for the go-ahead run.
Clay-Chalkville would bounce back to create a bases-loaded opportunity in the top-half of the fourth, but Keplinger got herself out of the jam with an Anna Clay groundout. That represented three of the ten runners Keplinger stranded on base.
“It goes back to my team having my back and being behind me,” said Keplinger. “We’ve been struggling with having energy in the dugout, so I felt like my team was behind me for sure tonight. Everybody was up and it just felt great.”
Keplinger got some major insurance to work with when her offense plated three more with its next plate appearance. She helped her own cause by scorching a 2-RBI liner past the right fielder to build the lead to three. Hana Presley then stepped to the plate and scored Savannah Mayes with a sacrifice fly to end the scoring.
The Cougars did threaten with its final opportunity, but ended the game with consecutive groundouts with two runners aboard.
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The Pinson Valley softball team after winning Area 12
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For the first time in program history, the Clay-Chalkville girls’ golf team has qualified for sub-state play at Cypress Lakes Country Club in Muscle Shoals.
The Cougars did so by finishing fourth out of nineteen at the Section 3 Tournament on Tuesday. Only the top four tournament teams reached sub-state play.
“It all happened in kind of slow motion,” said Clay-Chalkville coach Maggie Rasberry. “We had stayed in fourth place for a while and waiting for three other teams to come in and we were trying to do the math and see how people fared and it literally came down to the last second.”
Rasberry’s girls shot 13 strokes lower than fifth-place Southside-Gadsden to take the final opening with a score of 298. No. 3 Vestavia Hills finished with a shot total of 286.
Mountain Brook took the top spot with 235 total swings, which were 16 strokes better than second-place Northridge. The tournament was played at Highland Park Golf Course in Birmingham.
“When they realized that we had made it, the looks on their face were just, I don’t know how I can even describe it, it was so great,” Rasberry said.
Now Clay-Chalkville shifts its focus to what has to be done in Muscle Shoals. Mountain Brook, Northridge, Vestavia Hills, Muscle Shoals, Huntsville and Athens will battle the Cougars for two spots in
the state tournament. According to Rasberry,
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get an opportunity to play a practice round on Sunday before tournament play begins on Monday.
“I looked it up on Google Maps and it’s just all water,” said Rasberry. “So we’re going to see if we can come up with some sort of game plan to make sure we don’t hit too many in the lakes and go from there.”
Muscle Shoals, Huntsville and Athens took their Section 4 swings at Cypress Lakes just last week.
“We’ve never played any tournament there and I’ve never played there either, so we’re kind of going in there blind,” Rasberry said.
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The CCHS girls’ golf team after qualifying for sub-state play.
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H e w i t t - T r u s s v i l l e softball won a pair of games Saturday in the Area 6 tournament, but was unable to secure a third consecutive win.
However, the Huskies’ first win of the day, over Vestavia Hills, qualified them for the Class 7A AHSAA state playoffs.
No. 3 Hewitt-Trussville (33-9) took to the field against the Rebels during the morning, knowing that the winner would qualify for postseason play and the loser would see its season end. The Huskies got off to a hot start and held on for a 5-4 victory.
The Huskies plated
three runs in the top of the first and would hold the lead the entire contest, despite Vestavia Hills pulling within a single run twice. Hewitt-Trussville scored single runs in the second and the third and was held scoreless the rest of the way. Bailey Murphy and Taylor Beshears each recorded three hits and drove in a run.
By way of the victory over Vestavia Hills, H e w i t t - T r u s s v i l l e advanced to the championship round of the tournament. The Huskies had already lost to No. 2 Spain Park on Friday, so they would have to defeat the Jaguars twice to be crowned.
In the first matchup with Spain Park, the Huskies broke open a tight contest
with a seven-run sixth inning and went on to win
11-5. Tate Moseley led Hewitt-Trussville with
four hits in the game. Maddie Dorsett picked
up three hits and three RBIs, while Murphy also knocked in three runs.
A pair of grand slams from the Jags proved too much for Hewitt-Trussville to overcome in the final game of the day, as Spain Park took the tournament title with a 14-5 win. The Huskies led the game 4-2 through five innings, but in much the same fashion as the previous game, a big sixth inning was the difference. Michelle Cole contributed a double and an RBI for the Huskies, while Murphy also picked up a double.
H e w i t t - T r u s s v i l l e advances to the North Central Regional, to be played at Sokol Park in Tuscaloosa May 7-9.
For the second time in three years, Pinson Valley is headed for the semifinals of the Class 6A baseball playoffs.
After splitting a Friday night doubleheader with visiting No. 5 Briarwood Christian, the Indians took control of Game 3 early and outlasted the Area 9 champions 7-4 to move on.
Junior Raul Tafoya threw a complete game for Pinson Valley head coach Shane Chappell. The
righty struck out six and gave a pair of free passes.
“He’s the guy that our whole team wants in with the game on the line,” said Chappell of Tafoya. “He’s a first-class guy. He’s the first one to pick up a rake and rake or go pick up trash and he’s come an unbelievably long way from where he was last year.”
The Indians (32-13) improved a three-run lead to a six-run lead in the top-half of the sixth inning to put the decisive contest out of reach. Three consecutive Lion errors
fueled that outburst that started with a Jacob Brown single.
“We felt like we were more athletic and if we put some bunts down and put some pressure on them, we would force them into some mistakes and our guys did a great job,” said Chappell.
Brown would later reach on a hard slide into the plate when Tafoya grounded into a bases-loaded error to increase the lead to 5-1. Third baseman Baker Hodge then scored Rudd Mauldin on a sacrifice fly into center.
Senior Hunter Davidson put the inning to bed when he scorched a run-scoring double down the left field chalk to update the scoreboard at 7-1 heading for the bottom of the sixth.
Errors were a problem for Briarwood Christian (25-9) from the start. Hodge started the contest by reaching, thanks to a wild infield throw. He made the defense pay for the error, scoring the first of two first-inning runs.
The Lions answered with a run of their own in the first. A grounder off the bat of Pierce Merry took a
brutal hop on Mauldin at second base, slipping into the outfield and scoring the runner from second to cut Pinson Valley’s lead to 2-1.
RBIs from Davidson and Gage Farley extended the home team’s advantage to 4-1 going into the top of the fourth. That’s when Briarwood Christian starter Sam Strickland handed the ball over to righty Harrison Cain
Strickland went 3 2/3 innings with a pair of strikeouts and a walk. Cain threw the remaining 4 1/3 innings for the Lions.
Dug into a 7-1 hole in the middle of the sixth frame, Briarwood Christian kept hope alive. Merry drove another run across in the sixth, but saw an opportunity to plate more runs vanish with a 6-3 double play.
The Lions threatened again in the seventh, sending two more across to cut the deficit to three, but Tafoya closed the door with his sixth strikeout of the day.
Top-ranked Cullman (41-9) will host the Indians for another best-of-3 series starting next Friday.
Pinson Valley marches on to semifinals
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