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Board Trussville homeschoolers celebrate ofTCS Education announces dates, times of George Washington’s 292nd interviews for superintendent birthday at American Village position From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE – Trussville City Schools released dates and times today for meetings scheduled by the
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Clay Council adopts multijurisdictional hazard plan
Leeds Board of Education hears presentation on health sciences program
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Springville orders new firetruck, celebrates National Love Your Library Month By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune
SPRINGVILLE – The Springville Council passed a resolution Monday night to order a new fire truck for the See SPRINGVILLE, Page 5
Trussville WinnDixie begins curbside pickup, surprises shoppers on Random Acts of Kindness Day By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune
TRUSSVILLE – It might have appeared like any other Friday to many people, but some Trussville shopSee KINDNESS, Page 3
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TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Council heard from two residents who expressed their concerns with home building projects in the historic Cahaba Homestead district, as well as a planned
CLAY – The Clay City Council held its first scheduled meeting of the month on Feb. 14, at 6 p.m., at City Hall. The only new item on the agenda was a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan
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FCCS students and parents gather for a group photo in front of The Lucille Ryals Thompson Colonial Chapel. (Photo by Melissa Jordan) By Crystal McGough Associate Editor
MONTEVALLO – Area homeschoolers with Trussville-based Faith Community Christian School spent President’s Day this year not only learning about but experienc-
ing American history firsthand at American Village’s annual Washington’s Birthday Celebration on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. Students ranging from pre-school through high school seniors – and a few FCCS alumni – began their
tour with a visit to the Colonial Chapel, where they had an audience with President George Washington. From there, the students proceeded to the Encampment where they were enlisted into Washington’s Continental Army.
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These young revolutionaries were not done yet, as their next venture found them in a meetinghouse where they were trained in the art of Colonial spy techniques.
LEEDS – The Leeds Board of Education heard a presentation on a health sciences program during a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The meeting began with a report from Chief Financial
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HewittCouncilman Lynn Taylor wins prize Trussville High School senior National at Moody Lions Club fundraiser named Merit Finalist By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
MOODY – The Moody chapter of the Lions Club International recently held a prize drawing for a fundraiser where the winner was none other than Moody City Councilman Lynn Taylor, who took home a 55” TV. The Moody Lions Club’s history goes back to 1999 when it was first chartered. The Lions Club International is a service organization formed to engage in community fundraising and charitable work. It boasts 1.4 million club members and thousands of clubs throughout the country. According to their website, the Moody Lions Club has raised approximately $103,000 since its inception and was once granted $75,000 from the Lions Club International Foundation, which was then given to the Moody Miracle League. Their motto is, “We Serve.” The Moody Lions Club held the prize drawing on Feb. 6, where Taylor was the lucky winner. He was presented with a TCL Smart TV.
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TRUSSVILLE – Jones Preg, a senior at Hewitt-Trussville High School, has been named a National Merit Finalist. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition that recognizes and rewards the See MERIT, Page 6
Moody Lions Club Fundraiser winning ticket was drawn on Feb. 6, 2023, at the meeting of the Moody Lions Club. Lion President David McGowen (pictured right) presented the 55″ TCL Smart TV to the winner, Lynn Taylor (photo left). Mr. Taylor happily accepted the prize saying he had never won anything before.
“The Lions Club is a great organization and I feel very privileged to contribute to their fundraiser,” he said. “This is the first time I have won a prize on a drawing. I want to thank everyone with the Lions Club for the great work they do for our community.” The Moody chapter has donated $500 to each of the local schools. Chapter member Jane Barker said that among
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the charitable donations for the community they regularly help the schools, often with services such as sending students to a diabetes camp that is held to educate other children with diabetes about their conditions. Barker said that they also send high school students to the state Lions Club leadership forum where they receive leadership training. Additionally, the Moody Lions Club
helps local students with eye checks for potential problems. In an email to the media, Barker expressed appreciation to those who gave to the fundraiser. “The Lions Club wishes to thank everyone that participated in this fundraiser,” she said. “Your support is appreciated and all funds are used for charitable donations. With your continual support we can fulfill our motto ‘WE SERVE’.”
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Ascension St. Vincent’s East to host Colorectal Cancer Awareness event By Crystal McGough Associate Editor
TRUSSVILLE – Ascension St. Vincent’s East, located at 50 Medical Park Dr E, Birmingham, will be hosting an event for colorectal cancer awareness on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. See CANCER, Page 6
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