March 20, 2014 Section B

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March 19 - 25, 2014 | The Trussville Tribune
Trussville native helps
Argo PD chief warns
open new BBQ restaurant against car break-ins
in Panama City
Page 9
by Gary Lloyd
Editor
by Gary Lloyd
Editor
Ryan Helsley, Will Casanova and Trace Armstrong have opened a
Moe’s Original Bar B Que
in Panama City Beach,
Fla.
Located about a half of
a mile east of Pier Park
in the middle of the strip
across from the Gulf of
Mexico, the 2,000 squarefoot restaurant seats about
50 people.
Helsley is from Trussville.
“While we know we’re
in a key location for spring
breakers, we want families
and children to always feel
welcome,” said co-owner
Ryan Helsley. “We plan to
submitted photo
From left are store owners Will Casanova, Trace
Armstrong and Ryan Helsley.
be a year round business
and want to be a favorite
spot for the locals.”
Mike Fernandez, Ben
Gilbert and Jeff Kennedy
founded Moe’s Original
Bar B Que in Vail, Colo.,
in 2001. Named one of
the Top 10 Rib Joints in
America, Moe’s Original
Bar B Que has 28 other lo-
cations in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Maine,
North Carolina, Ohio
and Tennessee. There is
a Trussville location on
Main Street.
Contact Gary Lloyd at
news@trussvilletribune.
com and follow him on
Twitter @GaryALloyd.
Argo Police Chief James
Downing is warning residents of recent vehicle
break-ins.
“We have had several
car burglaries at night,”
Downing said Tuesday.
“They are walking the
neighborhoods checking
for unlocked vehicles.
When they find one, they
go through it looking for
items to steal.”
Downing advised residents to lock all vehicles.
If you see anyone that
looks out of place, call
205-467-3333 to report
them, Downing said.
“If you can, leave your
outside lights on at night,”
Downing said.
photo courtesy of www.cityofargo.org
An Argo Police Department car
Downing said these
break-ins are also happening in Trussville and
Moody.
Brian’s
Help Wanted: Moe’s Original Barbecue is looking for those with a great work ethic who would like to join a business that is growing rapidly. Moe’s is hiring for the front of the house and would like to hire a few more people who are interested in making some nice tips with a counter service restaurant. Applicants must possess good people skills and be willing to talk with customers, as well as work hard and listen to others. Please email your full name, phone number, a brief summary describing yourself and management will contact you. If you would like to apply in person, please come by the restaurant on Main Street in Trussville. Email: [email protected] Phone: 205-508-5100
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Clay Elementary students learn to grow own food
by Gary Lloyd
Editor
Clay Elementary School firstgrade students last week had their
first lesson on what is involved in
growing their own food.
McEnally’s Mercantile soil
quality advisor Hamilton Trimm
showed students what should
be included and not included in
creating healthy soil. Students
also added items to a compost
bin donated by the local store.
The compost bin will be used in
a future vegetable garden on the
school grounds.
Five first-grade classes of the
following teachers participated:
Gina Hitt, Paula Cordes, Glenda
Puckett, Tracey Smith and Debbie
Mosley.
“Many of these students don’t
know where food comes from,”
said Cordes, the first-grade
teacher who initiated the project.
“Learning about agriculture
can be integrated into many
curriculum topics, such as history
and reading.”
Students learned about clay soil
and that it’s not good for growing
soil. They learned that it doesn’t
absorb water and turns into
bricks. They learned what needs
to be added to make good soil.
In addition to the March lesson to
five first-grade classes, the project
includes McEnally’s Mercantile
hosting the students on a field trip
and store personnel teaching two
more in-school lessons in April.
One of the lessons will be on the
“role of bugs” in pollination, and
the other will show food comes
from plants that grow from seeds.
“This partnership is just the
beginning of our outreach to
support our local communities by
encouraging and educating our
youth about healthy foods and
the benefits of living simply and
naturally,” said store owner Kim
Steffey. “We hope to form many
more relationships like this that
will help to make our community
strong and sustainable for years to
come.”
McEnally’s Mercantile opened
on Old Springville Road in Clay
in December 2013.
photo courtesy of Tina Tidmore
Hamilton Trimm teaches Clay Elementary School students about the
soil last week.
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Clay Elementary reading Paine schools raise $3,522 with
box tops
program ‘winning
combination’
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The volunteer reading
program at Clay Elementary School began during the 2012-2013 school
year. Several local business
and community leaders gathered at Cosby
Lake with administrators,
teachers and adults from
the Clay and Chalkville
areas. The adults were
willing to give their time
to the schools. The volunteers included Clay Mayor
Charles Webster and his
wife, Carolyn.
There are also retired
teachers and other adults
wanting to give extra time
and attention to students.
The volunteers primarily
listen to the students read
stories and ask questions.
They may take turns and
read to each other. They
may work together on
graphic organizers to tell
about the stories.
The school’s instructional coach, Kathy Norris, said she’s witnessed
the benefits of the program.
“Relationships
have
been built and teachers
have a trusted helper to
give that extra encourage-
ment,” Norris said. “Many
times, getting that undivided attention, even if
it’s just 30 minutes, can
make a huge difference
in these kids’ lives. The
original goal for the program was to benefit students with extra reading
practice, but the outcome
has been so much more
than that. The volunteers
have gained knowledge,
too. They know that they
have spent time making a
child feel important and
everyone needs that kind
of information. It has been
a winning combination.”
Paine Primary and Paine
Intermediate schools raised
a total of $3,522 this spring
with box tops.
The schools combined to
bring in 35,220 box tops.
Class winners were Lee
Swatzell (kindergarten),
Chrissy Mauldin (first
grade), Gina Gamble (second grade), Nancy Camara
(third grade), Kimberly
Hendrick (fourth grade)
and Karen Ekonen (fifth
grade).
Combined with the total
amount of box tops from
the fall, the schools raised
$9,460.
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Bass fishing a passion for Trussville major in Afghanistan
by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Veasley
1st Sustainment Command
(Theater) Public Affairs
For The Tribune
BAGRAM, Afghanistan -- As
the sun slowly peeks over the
horizon, restless crickets and
morning birds serenade the
morning air. The crisp dew
and smell of fresh spring grass
permeate the atmosphere, while
the misty fog ascends from the
crystal depths.
With the turn of a key, the
prop bubbles, and there is no
better place on earth. Passion
is defined as a strong affection
or enthusiasm for an object
or concept, and that certainly
describes how Maj. Mike Rasco
feels about bass fishing and his
charity work with Fishing for
Freedom.
When asked if fishing is his
hobby, Rasco, executive officer
for the 3rd Battalion, 401st Army
Field Support Brigade, only
smiled.
“Fishing is a passion,” Rasco
said. “A hobby is something
you do, fishing is something you
live.”
The 39-year-old Trussville
native is a 20-year Army veteran
with an undying plan to one
day become a professional bass
angler.
Year after year, soldiers leave
their families and their passions
to embark on the greater mission
of protecting our nation. This
essential act of service is critical
to the welfare of our country,
and Rasco has answered that call
on seven occasions. Currently
deployed to Afghanistan, Rasco
plans to retire in five years, and
then embark on his dream to
become a professional.
Bass fishing is not an everyday
sport. It takes skill, time, effort,
and most importantly, patience.
Many bass fishermen will tell
you, they have spent many hours
The passion for bass fishing is
not just a love for the sport. It’s
a love for mentoring our youth,
conserving the environment,
sharing with fellow soldiers, and
most importantly, family.
Supporting
soldiers
and
providing mentorship to others
has always been a top priority for
Rasco, and as he was working
toward his master’s in business
administration, he realized an
opportunity existed to create a
nonprofit business that allows
him to combine his passion and
experience. The Fishing for
Freedom Tournament brings
contenders
and
Wounded
Warriors from across the country
to an organization that gives
them the opportunity to relax and
share their stories with fellow
warriors.
“Fishing has always been a big
part of my life, and I saw this
as an opportunity to give back
the lessons I have learned over
the years,” Rasco said. “Fishing
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Mike Rasco
in front of the television watching
bass fishing legends like Roland
Martin, Orlando Wilson, Hank
Parker and the comical Bill
Dance catch lunker after lunker.
All for the purpose of honing
their skill, hoping next Saturday
will be better than the last.
for Freedom also gives me the
opportunity to transfer the skills
I have learned as an executive
officer in the military and as an
MBA candidate to running a
private organization.”
Over the course of a day,
competitors across the country
compete for the tournament
trophy. But even if they get
skunked on the lake, a day on
the water is still a good day. The
opportunity to get together as a
cohesive group, and share stories
with comrades who understand
and have been through similar
situations, is what Fishing for
Freedom is about.
As Rasco continues his work
with Fishing for Freedom, he still
maintains focus on becoming a
professional angler. When asked
what the first thing he will do
is when he gets on the podium,
Rasco replied with, “I will thank
my fellow soldiers and mentors,
past and present, who have
helped me along the way.”
Trussville native 2nd state runner- Trussville karate team needs
up in homecoming selection
funds to travel to competition
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Trussville native Anabeth Friday was
selected second runner-up at Alabama’s
34th annual Homecoming Queen
Selection at the Bryant Conference Center
in Tuscaloosa on March 8.
Friday is the Hewitt-Trussville High
School homecoming queen.
Friday is the daughter of Alan and Shea
Friday.
There were 25 state finalists chosen
from all the homecoming queens across
the state.
America’s Homecoming Queen, Inc.
is a nonprofit organization promoting
education, educational travel and
community service.
by Gary Lloyd
Editor
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Anabeth Friday
A Trussville karate team needs approximately $8,000 to travel to a competition in
Reno, Nev., in July.
A team from Japan International Karate
Do Academy needs the funds for the July
trip.
Those wishing to donate may do so at
http://www.gofundme.com/Karate-Nationals. The academy has produced a national champion four years in a row, said
the academy’s instructor Michele Perkins.
Last year, four karate students -- Alex
Tran, John Henry Glenn, Logan Miller
and Samson Glenn -- earned their black
submitted photo
Top row from left are Alex Tran, John
Henry Glenn and Sensei Michele Perkins.
Bottom row from left are Logan Miller,
Samson Glenn and Sensei Chris Butts.
belts. Last July, Tran won a silver medal
at the USA National Karate Federation’s
national competition in Greenville, S.C.
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Tips for becoming a successful home buyer
W
ith the return
of daylight saving time and
milder weather there has
been a marked increase in
real estate activity. When
you throw that activity up
against the low inventory
of homes on the market
you start to see what this
past weekend looked like
for many.
Clients finally find a
home they love and are
ready to make an offer only
to find out that the home
just went under contract
or that there are multiple
offers and the seller has
asked for highest and best.
Those “low-ball” offers
of the past few years are increasingly being met with
laughter and sometimes,
even anger.
No, we aren’t yet in a real
sellers’ market, although
there are truly a few sellers’ markets in town. However, we have for all but a
few markets moved out of
the buyers’ market period
of the past six to seven
years into a normal market.
With that in mind, it might
pay to think about how to
become a better buyer and
make a successful offer,
unless of course you just
love the process.
Once you’ve found that
house that looks like it
could be your new home,
don’t insult the seller by
“dogging” the house.
Believe it or not, sellers
don’t always take the highest offer. They take what
they feel is the best offer.
There’s a measure of emo-
tion involved in that evaluation process, especially
when selling a home in
which a significant portion
of their life may have been
lived. They want to sell to
someone that will appreciate and enjoy the home.
This will often be the first
step in winning the battle
of wills.
Secondly, make a fair
and reasonable offer. Have
your agent do a market
analysis for you as if they
were listing this home.
What is a reasonable range
for an offer? You can offer
on the low side of that range
and still be considered a
reasonable offer. Compare
this home to other homes
in the area offering similar features and amenities.
Where possible do your
By Abby Hathorn
shop local for your spring
break essentials. First
things first -- find a cute tote
in which to toss your cell
phone, ear buds, favorite
magazines and other vacation necessities. Stand out in the sand with
a matching, monogrammed
beach tote and towel set.
This way, you will never
have to guess which one
is yours. Pack sunscreen -put some in your tote now
because you don’t want
your spring break ruined by
a nasty sunburn. If you’re
looking for an alternative
to traditional rub-on sunscreen, opt for a spray-on
because it comes in a variety of sun protection factors, and application is virtually mess free.
homework (actually, your
agent’s homework) to find
out the seller’s motives for
selling. What’s important
to the seller? Sometimes,
little things like flexibility in possession date can
make a deal work. Your
agent’s job involves more
than simply filing out paperwork. Use their experience and expertise to your
advantage. If they’re unwilling to do this work find
an agent that is.
Finally, craft a clean offer. One filled with contingencies and special requests leaves a seller feeling nickled-and-dimed or
makes your offer so weak
as to leave you no negotiating power. For example, an
offer contingent on the sale
of a home that is overpriced
or not yet on the market as
a “For Sale By Owner” has
little power in negotiating
on price and even less of
truly being successful.
Again, hopefully you
have an agent that will
guide you through the offer
process as a teacher and advisor, not one who simply
replies: “Well, we can try
and see if they’ll accept it”
rather than at least showing you what the normal
discount rates are or helping you build a case to support a winning offer. After
all, that’s what you want, a
winning offer, which usually means an offer that is
a win-win (as cliché as that
may sound) for both buyer
and seller. This type of offer more often than not is
one in which the seller is
working as hard as you are
to make the deal work.
May the market be with
you.
Sun burn on the lips is
nothing to smile about,
so pack sun blocking lip
balm. If you’re not sure
where to find it, no need
to fear because now is the
perfect time to pick up this
lip-saving product from the
skincare aisle at your local
grocery store or pharmacy.
Protect your face and
shoulders from the sun’s
harmful rays by tossing a
wide-brimmed hat in your
beachside tote. Not only
will it keep you cool and
protected, but it will also
keep you cute and stylish.
If you don’t have a spring
break hat, explore local
stores because they have a
wonderfully fun selection
of hats for all ages. Nothing is worse than putting on
a half-wet,-half-dry swimsuit, so pack at least two. If
you’re a tad bit shy about
wearing a swimsuit in public, find a cute coverup that
makes you feel comfortable
and confident.
If you’re looking for
more coverage, reach for
a flowy, tank top style. If
you’re looking for a more
frugal option, use an oversized men’s T-shirt and get
creative. Take this basic
coverup idea and jazz it
up by cutting out the neck,
cutting out the sleeves, or
slitting the bottom to create
fringe.
Whether you’re traveling to some place tropical or having a stay-cation
next to your kiddie pool,
it’s important to have your
spring break essentials and
snacks because no spring
break tote bag is complete
without proper snacks.
Now, let’s hurry out to our
local shops before all of the
spring goodies are gone.
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News and commentary
about the real estate market
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Palmerdale Homesteads
Community Center events
GCW Wrestling is the first Saturday
each month at 7 p.m. at the Palmerdale
Homesteads Community Center. The
Mark Taylor Band performs the third
Saturday each month, clogging and line
dancing, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cahawba Art Association
meetings
The Cahawba Art Association meets
monthly on the second Monday at 6:30
p.m. at the Trussville Public Library.
Georgiana Davis Masonic Lodge
meetings
the Clay Community Center. After the
indoor presentation, participants will
head outside to view the stars through a
powerful telescope.
Alabama Crusaders home games
at Pinson Valley HS
The Alabama Crusaders semipro
football team will play its home games
this season at Pinson Valley High School.
The team hosts the Chargers on March
22, the Atlanta Dawgs on March 29, the
Georgia Nation on April 5 and the Makos
on April 26. Admission to the games is
$10 for adults and $5 for children under
the age of 12.
Coupon savings program at
Georgiana Davis Masonic Lodge No.
Trussville library March 24
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 205-7065220.
Jazzercise at Trussville Civic
Center
On March 24 at 11 a.m. at the Trussville
Public Library, people will be able to learn
ways to cut their food budget. The program
is part of MakingCents, made possible by a
grant from the FINRA Investor Education
Foundation through Smart investing@
your library, a partnership with the
American Library Association. The event
is free and open to the public.
March Trussville City Council
Jazzercise is Mondays at 5 p.m.,
meetings
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. and
5:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m. at
the Trussville Civic Center. For more
information, contact Beth Gilbert at 205966-9893.
Mathews, Bearden book signings
in March, April
June Mathews and Sandra Bearden will
sign copies of Trussville’s installment in
Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America
series on Saturday, March 22 from 11:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Three Earred
Rabbit in Trussville. They will also sign
copies of the book Sunday, April 6 from
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Trussville Public
Library.
The next Trussville City Council
meeting is March 25 at 6 p.m. at Trussville
City Hall on Main Street.
St. Vincent’s East Auxiliary
jewelry fundraiser March 26-28
St. Vincent’s East Auxiliary is
sponsoring its Spring $5 Jewelry Sale at
the hospital March 26 from 7 a.m. to 6
p.m. and again March 27-28 from 7 a.m.
to 4 p.m. each day. Funds raised through
this and other Auxiliary projects make it
possible for hospital improvements and
other designated donations. If anyone is
interested in finding out more information
on becoming a volunteer, call 205-8383264.
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Trussville Civic Center. The candidates
are Johnny Amari, Joe Freeman and
Danny Garrett, all from Trussville.
Trussville Beautification contest
open for nominations until April
30
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt in
Trussville April 5
Beginning in April, the Trussville
Beautification Board will accept ballots
for its annual Trussville Beautification
contest. Yards will be judged in May, and
the awards will be presented at Trussville
City Fest on May 3. The categories include
best landscape design, best turf, best use
of color, best homeowner maintained,
best professionally maintained and best
business. There will be first place and honor
roll winners. Ballots will be available at
the Trussville Public Library, Trussville
City Hall and the Trussville Area Chamber
of Commerce. For more information, call
Trussville Beautification Board President
Nina Orr at 205-746-8606.
Cahaba River Boil in Trussville
April 12
The Cahaba River Crawfish & Shrimp
Boil in Trussville is scheduled for April 12.
Admission is free to the event at Trussville
Springs, which will begin at 4 p.m. and
last until 9:30 p.m. For more information,
find @cahabariverboil on Twitter.
Saving and Investing program in
Trussville April 3
Dr. Andreas Rauterkus will present a
Saving and Investing program April 3
from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Trussville
Public Library. The free program focuses
on understanding financial markets, and
evaluating different saving and investing
options.
House District 44 political forum
A political forum has been scheduled
for April 3 for the three candidates for the
House of Representatives District 44 seat.
The 7 p.m. political forum will be at the
A free flashlight Easter egg hunt will be
April 5 at the Trussville Youth Football
Field in the Trussville Sports Complex
at 6:30 p.m. The hunt is for children ages
2 through 8. There will be 5,000 candyand toy-filled eggs, face painting, a fire
truck, a fire dog, cotton candy and a space
bounce. Children should bring flashlights
and baskets.
Managing and Eliminating Debt
program in Trussville April 8
John Kottmeyer will present a Managing
and Eliminating Debt program April 8
from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Trussville
on various types of debt, pros and cons
of each, risks and true cost of debt, and
pitfalls to avoid.
Tribune editor signs new book
April 16
The Trussville Tribune editor Gary
Lloyd will sign copies of his new book,
“Trussville, Alabama: A Brief History” on
April 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Alabama
Booksmith in Homewood. The store is
located at 2626 19th Place South. The
book was published through The History
Press.
Deerfoot church yard sale March
29
Deerfoot Community Bible Church
will have a church yard sale on Saturday,
March 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the
church building. Clothes, housewares,
tools, sausage biscuits, snacks, furniture,
electronics and all manner of curiosities
will be available. Funds raised will be
used for Missions.
Clay library presents Princess
and Superhero Party
The BCT Summer Academy of
Performing Arts is accepting advance
registrations for the 2014 term. Classes
are grouped by age, and any child ages
4K-10th grade is eligible to attend. The
registration deadline is June 2. For more
information,
visit
www.bct123.org/
academysummer.html.
YMCA Diabetes Prevention
Program March 27
The Trussville YMCA Diabetes
Prevention Program begins March 27
from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The program
is a weight loss program designed for
adults at high risk of developing Type 2
diabetes. For more information, contact
Debby LaCruz at 205-801-7224.
Trussville basketball camp
March 24-27
Trussville Parks and Recreation is
hosting a basketball camp March 24-27
featuring Keith “Shot Doc” Veney and
Damanna Odom as the lead instructors.
The camp costs $150 and is for ages 6 to
18. It will take place at the Athletic Center
on Parkway Drive. To register, visit www.
shotdocnation.com.
Jefferson County schools’ spring
break March 24-28
Schools in the Jefferson County School
System will be closed March 24-28 for
spring break.
Trussville City Schools spring
break March 24-28
Trussville City Schools will be closed
March 24-28 for spring break.
Clay library presents free
astronomy program March 25
When you wish upon a star, would you
like to know which star it is and in which
constellation it belongs? On March 25
at 7 p.m., the Clay Public Library will
present “Look Up to the Stars 2: Roadmap
to the Stars.” In this program, former
NASA consultant Dr. Kevin Manning
will present an astronomy slideshow at
The Clay Public Library is throwing a
party on Thursday, March 27 at 10 a.m.,
and children are invited to dress up and
enjoy games, snacks, crafts and more.
This free spring break event is geared
toward toddlers through second-graders,
but all ages are welcome. Registration is
requested. Email [email protected] or
call 205-680-3812 to register.
Doll, bear show in Trussville
March 29
The Greater Birmingham Doll/Bear
Show is scheduled for March 29 from 9:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Trussville Civic
Center. Admission is $6 for adults and
children ages 1 to 12 get in free. There will
be dolls and bears, artist dolls, reborns,
accessories, furniture, Barbie dolls and
more. For more information and a coupon,
visit www.KnightShows.com.
Families and Finance program in
Trussville April 1
Dr. Stephanie Yates will present a
Families and Finance program April 1
from 11 a.m. to noon at the Trussville
on how to pay for children’s college
education while saving for retirement.
Boosterthon in Trussville April
11
The Trussville City Schools Boosterthon
fundraiser begins April 1. A Fun Run for
students will be Friday, April 11. For more
information, visit http://www.funrun.com.
Sarcoidosis Health Initiative
meeting April 2
The Sarcoidosis Outreach and Support
Group will host the Sarcoidosis Health
Initiative meeting April 2 at 1 p.m. at the
Gadsden Public Library. The guest speaker
will be Dr. Joseph Barney, the director of
the UAB Multidisciplinary Sarcoidosis
Clinic and UAB Sarcoidosis Research
Lab. The event is free to the public. For
more information, call Alice Minyard at
256-442-0463. There will be a Sarcoidosis
Hope Walk on April 12 at the Vivan Lee
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Former Clay-Chalkville RB Reaves talks NFL potential
by Gary Lloyd
Editor
Darrin Reaves would
travel the 4,300 miles to
play pro football in Alaska, if the noncontiguous
state had an NFL team.
“I just want to have my
chance to play at the next
level,” Reaves said.
The
Clay-Chalkville
High School graduate and
former UAB running back
worked out for 28 NFL
teams and one Canadian
Football League team at
UAB Pro Day in Birmingham last Thursday. The
28 represented teams are
believed to be the most
to ever attend a UAB Pro
Day.
Reaves’ father, Darrin,
said his son did 20 repetitions of 225 pounds on the
bench press, had a vertical
jump of 39 inches, and had
a broad jump of 10 feet, 3
inches.
“From what I heard I
had a pretty good day,”
Reaves said.
Reaves ran the 40-yard
dash twice, went through
agility drills and caught
passes. An official 40-yard
dash time was not disclosed, but it’s believed
Reaves ran in the 4.5-second range.
“I think I’m a guy that
works hard and tries to
get better each and every
day,” Reaves said. “I feel
like my skill set will allow
me to play in any offense.”
Reaves said some scouts
told him he had a “great
day.” He said he’s going
to “keep my head down,
keep working, try to build
on the things I did today”
leading up to the NFL
Draft, scheduled for May
8-10 at Radio City Music
Hall in New York City.
“I think he did really
well,” said UAB assis-
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“I know a lot of the scouts
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looked quick and like he
was in really good shape. I
wish we had him back, but
I know we’re all rooting
for him.”
As a junior at UAB last
season, Reaves rushed 201
times for 928 yards and
12 touchdowns. He was
named an honorable mention All Conference USA
player. Reaves in 2012
rushed for 1,037 yards and
a school-record 13 touchdowns, while catching 41
passes for 302 yards and
one score. He was named
a Conference USA First
Team selection.
As a senior at ClayChalkville in 2010, Reaves
rushed for 1,223 yards and
17 touchdowns. He also
caught 21 passes for 287
yards and a touchdown.
“Clay-Chalkville, I love
that place,” Reaves said.
“That’s my old stomping grounds. Wherever
you build your name, of
course I built my name at
UAB and UAB means a
lot to me, but I really grew
at Clay-Chalkville. That’s
like my family.”
Reaves said it feels good
to look back on the hard
work he’s put in since he
was 5 years old and be on
the verge of being a pro
football player. He noted
most kids at that age want
to be an astronaut, singer
photo by Gary Lloyd
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Reaves speaks to reporters last Thursday.
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How will it feel if his
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NFL Draft?
“To achieve a dream,
that’s really a feeling I
can’t describe,” Reaves
said.
Reaves said any team
that may draft him will get
a “hard worker, one that
yearns to get better and
help a team win a championship.”
Reaves
said
Clay-
Chalkville football players tell him they look up to
him. He replies by telling
them that he’s proud of
them because of the notice they’re getting from
college scouts, because he
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what your odds are against
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Hewitt, Pinson ranked Big week for Pinson
in first baseball poll; Valley soccer player
Lady Huskies 10th
by Gary Lloyd
Pinson Valley sits behind, in order, Spanish
Fort, Southside-Gadsden,
Cullman, Hartselle, St.
Paul’s, Muscle Shoals, Briarwood, Etowah and Pleasant Grove in Class 5A.
The Hewitt-Trussville
softball team is ranked No.
10 in Class 6A in the first
rankings of the season. The
Lady Huskies sit behind,
in order, Sparkman, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Baker,
Pelham, Spain Park, Buckhorn, Oxford, Theodore
and Daphne.
The rankings are released each Thursday. To
see this week’s rankings,
visit
www.trussvilletribune.com.
by Gary Lloyd
Editor
Hewitt-Trussville
is
ranked No. 8 in Class 6A
in the first Alabama Sports
Writers Association baseball rankings, released last
Thursday.
Hewitt-Trussville
sits
behind, in order, Sparkman, Huntsville, Thompson, Hoover, HillcrestTuscaloosa, Opelika and
Oxford. Defending state
champion Pelham is No. 9.
Buckhorn is No. 10.
Hewitt-Trussville
has
played one of the toughest schedules in the state
to date. The Huskies have
defeated Class 5A No. 4
Hartselle 10-1, Class 6A
No. 10 Buckhorn 7-1,
Class 5A No. 12 Homewood 6-4, Class 5A No. 7
file photo by Ron Burkett
Hewitt-Trussville sophomore
first baseman Zac Thomas
awaits a pitch in a game
at Phil English Field earlier
this season.
Briarwood 10-0, and Class
6A No. 15 Spain Park 7-0
and 6-5.
Hewitt-Trussville
has
lost to Class 6A No. 2
Huntsville 7-1, Class 6A
No. 1 Sparkman 11-1 and
Class 6A No. 9 Pelham
2-0.
Editor
Pinson Valley junior
forward Tori Gann didn’t
feel any different heading
into last Tuesday’s game
against Clay-Chalkville.
She had, after all, never competed in a game
against the crosstown rival.
“I didn’t know what to
expect but we wanted to
beat them because they’re
our rival in other sports at
Pinson,” Gann said.
Gann dominated in an
8-0 Pinson Valley win,
scoring seven goals to
wow those in attendance.
She scored three goals in
the first half and four in the
second half, all shots on
goal.
“I always go into every
game wanting me and my
teammates to play our best
and work together,” Gann
photo courtesy of
www.captainu.com
Tori Gann
said. “Whenever I score,
my teammates and coaches
are always encouraging me
and giving me support.”
After Gann scored each
goal, her mindset didn’t
change. She tried to create opportunities for teammates to score.
“You never know when a
team can come back,” she
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said.
Gann, who has played
soccer since age 5, also
verbally committed to play
at UAB last Monday.
“I like coach (Harold)
Warren’s style of coaching
and the fact that the girls
on the team act like a family,” Gann said.
This is Gann’s first season playing varsity soccer.
She’s played club soccer
for the Birmingham United
Soccer Association team
in the Elite Clubs National
League.
It’s not yet known if
Gann’s seven goals is a
school record. A coach is
going to look it up “so I
can try to beat it by the end
of the season,” Gann said.
Guards from Hewitt-Trussville, Lyle earns All-American status
Clay-Chalkville make All-State by Gary Lloyd
teams
Editor
by Gary Lloyd
Editor
A senior guard from
Hewitt-Trussville and a
junior guard from ClayChalkville made this year’s
Alabama Sports Writers
Association All-State high
school basketball teams.
Hewitt-Trussville’s Jar-
vis Calhoun, a 6-foot UAB
signee, made the First
Team in Class 6A.
The other First Team
selections were CarverMontgomery’s Demetrius
Houston, Theodore’s Dazon Ingram, Albertville’s
Riley Norris and Hazel
Green’s Lewis Sullivan.
Clay-Chalkville’s Kristian Hudson made the Sec-
ond Team in Class 6A on
the girls side.
Hudson, a 5-foot-7 point
guard, was one of the top
scorers in the state as a junior.
Hewitt-Trussville senior Veronica Lyle
finished in fifth place in the 800-meter run
over the weekend at the New Balance Indoor Nationals in New York City.
Lyle’s finish, in 2:10.52, earned her AllAmerican status.
Lyle last month signed her national letter of intent to run at Alabama. Lyle earlier
this year won the 800-meter and 1,600-meter runs in the Class 6A indoor track state
championship. She will likely be a middle
distance runner in college.
photo courtesy of Hewitt-Trussville Athletics
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‘Shot Doc’ hoops clinic in Clay-Chalkville center fielder
makes college commitment
Trussville next week
by Gary Lloyd
Editor
Trussville Parks and
Recreation is hosting a
basketball camp March 2427 featuring Keith “Shot
Doc” Veney and Damanna
Odom as the lead instructors.
The camp each day will
last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The camp costs $150 and
is for ages 6 to 18. It will
be in the red and blue gyms
at the Trussville Athletic
Center on Parkway Drive.
Every camper should
bring his or her own lunch
photo courtesy of
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Keith Veney
or snack.
Veney played collegiately at Marshall University.
He still holds the NCAA
record for most 3-point
field goals made in a game
with 15. He made 409
3-pointers in his career,
which is in the top 10 all
time in Division I history.
He played professional
basketball overseas and
started his own company
to help improve the skills
of other players.
Veney has trained NBA
players Dirk Nowitzki,
Paul Pierce, Caron Butler
and Ben Gordon.
For more information,
visit www.shotdocnation.
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Cougars play in Mountain
Brook tourney next week
by Gary Lloyd
Editor
Clay-Chalkville senior
center fielder Darius Baldwin made his college commitment Friday.
Baldwin committed to
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Andalusia.
“It’s been a dream of
mine since I started playing baseball to play in college, so it means a lot,”
Baldwin said. “I felt really
comfortable (Friday) on
my visit and knew LBW
was a good place for me. I
knew I was in a good program with coaches that’ll
prepare me for my future
on and off the field.”
Lurleen B. Wallace
Community College is
coached by Steve Helms.
The program has been to
Clay-Chalkville senior pitcher Stephen Blackshear delivers
a pitch earlier this season.
In 2012, Clay-Chalkville
defeated Walker 6-2 to
claim the tournament
championship at Mountain Brook High School.
Clay-Chalkville finished
that tournament with a 4-0
record, outscoring its opponents 46-15.
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Burns, a 2008 Pinson
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