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City of Clay in talks to develop former Chalkville correctional facility
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2023
Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club announces this year’s president
By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune
Leeds Police Department arrests 3 after search warrant uncovers illegal drugs By Chase Holmes News Reporter
CLAY – The former Chalkville Campus of the Department of Youth Services may spring back to life next year as a recreational facility for the city of Clay. City Manager Ronnie Dixon discussed
LEEDS — Three people were arrested after a search warrant executed by the Leeds Police Department uncovered illegal drugs on Monday, June 12.
See CLAY, Page 4
Trussville man killed in crash From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — A crash on Wednesday night, June 28, 2023, claimed the life of a Trussville man, according to Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates. Ronald Phillip Truss, 61, of Trussville, was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the 2600 block of Smith Sims See CRASH, Page 5
sideCar reflects on final performance, looks forward to what might come next By Chase Holmes News Reporter
TRUSSVILLE — Local cover band “sideCar” performed their final show at the Trussville Entertainment District and stepped guitar first See SIDECAR, Page 3
Vulcan Park and Museum to hold #iheartVulcan photo contest in conjunction with Thunder on the Mountain From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM – Vulcan Park and Museum is encouraging spectators to get involved in this year’s Fourth See CONTEST, Page 4
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Left: Outgoing President Jamie Townes, Right: Incoming President Kristi Bradford (Photo by Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club) From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club announced on Wednesday, June 28, that Leadership Trussville’s Executive Director, Dr. Kristi Bradford, will serve as president of the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club for the 2023-24 year. Dr. Bradford has been a member of the Club since June 2020. A few months before her induction, she saw
how active the club was and how close the members were, and she knew she wanted to be involved. “I realized it was the people who drew me into this club,” Bradford said. “With every meeting I attended, the cohesiveness, sense of caring for one another, and dedication to community beyond these walls were what kept me coming.” Dr. Bradford thanked outgoing President Jamie Townes for her time in the position.
Members of the Trussville Rotary Club delivered donation to 3 Hots and a Cot (Photo by Trussville Rotary Club)
“Thank you, Jamie, for an active year filled with so many things that fortified us as a club: solidifying our bylaws, charting a strategic plan, getting our Foundation back on track after a threeyear hiatus, and you found a way to make all of us Paul Harris fellows.” She then took a moment to iterate what it means for her to be in the Trussville Rotary Club. “We know these things to be true: our club is loyal
to prayer, patriotism, serving, volunteering, loving one another inside and outside these walls,” Bradford said. “We strongly support education, public safety, veterans, and armed forces. We are a phenomenal group. We’ve carried out service projects, awarded scholarships, and supported the leadership of young people. This is what we are about. Together we are mighty.”
TRUSSVILLE – During the hot summer months, people often exert themselves outside in the heat doing summer activities or outside work. These strenuous activities combined with the heat of an Alabama summer may occasionally mask symptoms of serious underlying health conditions. Such was the case for Rick Sanders, a physical therapist from Oneonta who suffered a heart attack on December 24, 2022, after experiencing subtle warning signs the summer prior. While heart attacks are often associated with other health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes and smoking, none of these things were the case for Sanders, who in addition to being a PT, is also a triathlete. “My history of being physically fit speaks for itself; that’s why the whole thing has been hard to believe,” Sanders said. “I’m a very active
MARTY’S TRUSSVILLE
By Alyssa Dutton Intern
TRUSSVILLE – Mr. B. K. Berty, who escaped communist Hungary, is providing a PowerPoint presentation Thursday, July 13, at the Trussville Civic Center. The
See ROTARY, Page 3
Oneonta physical therapist shares life-changing heart attack testimony in hopes of helping others person, I do a lot of activities. I’m a physical therapist, and so I know the importance of trying to stay active and being in good condition. … I had trained for years as a triathlete and distance runner. As a matter of fact, 10 years ago, I finished second in the State of Alabama Senior Olympics on a bicycle for 20 km and 40 km. “In my opinion, and opinion of others, I was probably one of the healthiest 67-yearolds in North Alabama when all this took place. Three weeks prior to my heart attack, I had a wellness checkup at my primary care physician and I was declared in perfect health; all my blood levels were better than normal.” Sanders said he basically had no warning signs, except for two mild episodes the previous summer. The first happened on July 4, 2022, while spending time with his family at their pool. “We had family at our home and the pool was very
By Alyssa Dutton Intern
Communist Hungary escapee to give presentation at Trussville Civic Center
Rick and Julie Sanders
See ESCAPEE, Page 5
Leeds Arts Council to perform ‘Something Rotten’ By Chase Holmes News Reporter
LEEDS — The Leeds Art Council is set to perform “Something Rotten,” with performances in late July and early August. This play is based on the book by Karey Kirkpatrick See LAC, Page 3
Republican Women of Trussville to host membership drive at monthly gathering By Alyssa Dutton Intern
TRUSSVILLE – Republican Women of Trussville is hosting a membership drive to encourage new members to join on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the Trussville Civic Center.
See TESTIMONY, Page 6
See DRIVE, Page 5
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