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May 15 - 21, 2019 Man sentenced for sodomy of child at Boy Scout day camp in Trussville
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Courtyard Trussville loses alcohol license after multiple crimes reported By Erica Thomas, Managing Editor
Justin Conn, Jefferson County Jail See SODOMY, Page 3
Heavy rains cause flooding, minor damage From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
CLAY — Thunderstorms on Saturday, May 11, 2019, brought heavy rains that caused street flooding in parts of Jefferson County. Heavy runoff caused minor damage in some Clay neighborhoods. A retaining wall at a home in the 2300 block of Carraway Street was washed into a driveway. See HEAVY RAINS, Page 7
Developer of property across from Winn Dixie on Hwy 11 withdraws rezoning application
The Trussville City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, to revoke the alcohol license for Courtyard Oyster Bar and Grill Trussville. Effective immediately following the vote, the restaurant was no longer allowed to sell alcohol. The issue was brought up after undercover agents came into the business, on Chalkville Moutain Lane, on two occasions, and said they witnessed the selling of alcohol to underage persons. Police Chief Eric Rush presented police reports documenting 23 incidents at the restaurant in the two-and-ahalf years it has been open. Rush said that is an unusual amount of incidents for police to be involved in for any business in the city of Trussville. Among crimes reported were identity theft, public intoxication, criminal trespassing, domestic incidents, firearms violations, reckless endangerment, robbery, carrying brass knuckles and a slingshot, a suicide attempt,
By Shaun Szkolnik, sports editor
TRUSSVILLE — A potential developer of property on U.S. Highway 11, across from Winn Dixie in Trussville, has withdrawn a rezoning application to change the property from R2 residential to a combination of C2 commercial and RG residential garden homes.
TRUSSVILLE — Often enough the most poignant part of getting older is realizing that so many youthful dreams must be given up. One local man, Nic Glenn, has no idea how that feels. Nic Glenn is an archer, and this year he won the Paris Texas Southeast Shootout, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the Archery Shooters Association (ASA). And he is just getting started. “This is one of the most coveted tournaments,” said Glenn. “This is the only one that they give a belt buckle out for. All of them give a trophy and money, but nobody really cares about the money. I was very lucky to win this one. It was a real hard one, but it was a real good shoot. I was just blessed, just blessed; that is all there was to it.” Glenn competes as an amateur in the Hunter Class, which means he shoots up to 40 yards. As if that were not difficult enough, other factors complicate the competition even more. For one, it is in Texas, and the shooter has to contend with a good deal of wind. For another, compet-
See DEVELOPER, Page 4
Where’s CHIP? Children’s insurance funding not in budgets By Mary Sell, Alabama Daily News
The $35 million Alabama needs for a federal health care program for low- and mid-income children isn’t in either of the state’s two budgets progressing through the Alabama Legislature. See CHIP, Page 11
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By Crystal McGough, copy editor
CLAY – During its pre-council session on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, the Clay City Council swore in Councilman Dean Kirkner, who will be filling the position of Place 2 on the city council, previously held by Don Baker, for the remainder of the council’s term. See COUNCIL, Page 5
Animal control, roof work and food banks among topics in Argo Courtyard Oyster Bar and Grill, photo source: Faceook
theft of property, assault, criminal mischief, menacing, underaged sell of alcohol, and recently, there was a heroin overdose at the location, according to Councilman Brian Plant. The owner of Courtyard Oyster Bar and Grill, Michael Cantanese, was called before the council to answer questions about operations at his business. He pointed out that the person who overdosed
on heroin was not served by Courtyard. He said the man was only there for about seven minutes when the incident happened. When asked about serving alcohol, Cantanese said he has procedures in place to avoid overserving people. He said he has talked to his staff about recognizing the signs of intoxication and the importance of serving one patron at a time. He said safety is an
ongoing conversation with his employees. There are also Courtyard Bar and Grill locations in Alabaster, on Highway 280 and in Pell City. The Alabaster and Hwy 280 locations operate under a bar license, while the Trussville and Pell City locations operate under a restaurant license, according to Cantanese. See COURTYARD, Page 3
Trussville man puts his mark on the world of archery
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Clay Council swears in new councilor Dean Kirkner
itors don’t see what they are aiming at. “It is a 3D competition (where competitors shoot at targets made to look like animals), so you don’t see what you’re aiming at,” said Glenn. “You’re aiming at three-dimensional animals, and you use binoculars to see where the score results are. You have an eight, which is a big area, five is anywhere on the target,
a 10 is only five inches in diameter, and a 12 is about an inch and a half.” For Glenn, it was a journey that started in his teens. “When I fifteen years old my uncle had a bow, and I saw him shoot,” said Glenn. “I got interested in it, and my parents bought me one. I got into it for hunting, and then I started shooting tournaments to make me a better hunter,
and then I got to where I shoot year-round now whether I’m hunting or not. I shoot during the winter, so it started out from hunting, and it just became a passion.” Passion is only one part of the equation. It also takes practice. Glenn puts in at least three days, adding up to about six hours, of practice per week. He also tries to shoot a local competition every weekend that one is taking place. “(I train at) my house, in my basement after my wife and daughter go to sleep,” said Glenn. “I’ve got a target I hang up in the basement, and I shoot it at nighttime just to practice.” Fortunately for Glenn, the level of commitment necessary to perform at such a high level does not take away from family. “They (the family) love it,” he said. “I even have my daughter a bow. She shoots some, but just in the back yard, and if I’m outside, she’s out there with me. And my daughter likes going to all those things. It is pretty cool because it is like a mini-vacation. ASA travels around all over the southeast.” See MARK, Page 5
By Shaun Szkolnik, for the Tribune
ARGO — Rod and Ryan Carroll, of Buckeye Grocery, addressed the Argo city council about a fundraiser they hosted on Saturday, May 11. The fundraiser included a raffle and door prizes. The money that was raised was split between the Argo Food Bank and for the purchase of new swings for the Argo Park. See ARGO, Page 5
St. Clair County infant’s CDC test negative for measles From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY — The final measles test on an infant in St. Clair County came back negative for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The original test from a commercial laboratory was positive and was reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health. See COUNTY, Page 4
Miss Trussville preparing for Miss Alabama pageant By Erica Thomas, Managing Editor
TRUSSVILLE — The Miss Alabama pageant is just a few short weeks away and Miss Trussville is getting ready to take the stage. Madison Ward has been busy over the past year working in the community and promoting her social impact initiative S.H.I.N.E. – Serving Him in Neighborhoods Everywhere. See MISS TRUSSVILLE, Page 7
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