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The Varsity Trussville a men’s clothing store, ‘Giving Trussville men an identity’
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Leeds Board of Education revises meal charge policy, renews security system at Primary By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
LEEDS – The Leeds Board of Education met briefly on Tuesday, Nov. 8, where they revised a policy on meal charges. See BOE, Page 7
Argo Council approves changes to Lee Gardens development plat map By Crystal McGough Associate Editor
ARGO – The Argo City Council unanimously approved wording changes on a plat map for the Lee Gardens garden home development during the regular city counSee ARGO, Page 8
HTHS band recognized for accomplishments, TCS holds first reading for video surveillance equipment By Hannah Curran Editor
TRUSSVILLE — Trussville City Schools Board of Education congratulated the Hewitt-Trussville High School Marching Husky See BAND, Page 8
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TRUSSVILLE — The Varsity Trussville at The Amari Curb Market, located at 109 Glenn Avenue beside Amari Curb, is designed to inspire the southern gentlemen’s closet for any occasion. The store’s appearance is not your traditional building; The Varsity is located in a renovated 1973 Airstream. Anna Page and T.J. Davis love clothes and wanted to bring that love to Trussville. Anna Page is a Trussville native, and she met T.J., who’s from Tallahassee, in college at Auburn University, where T.J. played football. “It’s just something we have enjoyed doing, just buying clothes,” Anna Page said. “Part of why we wanted to come to Trussville was for Trussville to have its own vision of men, so we can help give that idea of Trussville men.” The dream started from a simple conversation, and T.J.
T.J., Anna Page, and their son. (Photo courtesy of Anna Page Davis)
said his wife made it come true. Anna Page said returning to Trussville was important to her because she wanted to continue to be a part of this community and raise her family here. “There’s a vision to our style, and that’s why we decided to open up our store and bring that here,” Anna Page said. “We’ve curated a lot of different things that embody
what we stand for.” T.J. said it’s been a unique experience as far as process and getting to where they are now. T.J. and Anna Page both have other jobs outside of owning The Varsity, and they spend their free time making it the business of their dreams. “Getting to know what’s important to Trussville and the fact that Trussville really
SPRINGVILLE — Springville and Odenville voted on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to increase property tax, and vote counters began to tally ballots after 7 p.m. when polls closed. The measures passed in Springville but failed in Odenville. Voting was from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters had to be 18 or older to vote on the ad valorem tax in St. Clair County. The unofficial vote for Springville, with 6 out of 7 precincts (85.71%) for proposed taxation 2,508, and against proposed tax 2,425. Odenville with 6 out of 7 precincts (85.71%) for proposed taxation 1,768 and against proposed tax 2,269. “I’m truly humbled by the voter turnout FOR our schools in the Springville School District,” St. Clair County Schools Superintendent Justin Burns stated. “It’s a huge win for our kids. We will make the community proud with their decision. For my Odenville friends, do not lose heart! We will continue
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to serve and love all of our kids. We represent the For voters and the Against voters. We have to find a way to address our growing communities in a feasible way. Again thank you for trusting me as your superintendent, and I look forward to many years of service in my hometown.” The Springville community voted to pass a 15-millage vote. This would go strictly towards a new Springville Middle School. In October 2021, the population at Springville Elementary School (SES) was nearing 1,000, and Springville Middle School (SMS) was
nearing 650. Springville High School (SHS) was nearing 800. SES is now beyond the expected capacity for which it was built. The ad valorem tax this year would not offer the turfed football field or performing arts center. Instead, it would solely focus on building a new middle school that would house the seventh and eighth-graders. Springville Middle School Principal James Talton explained that all three schools have a great need with overcrowding and running out of space. The seventh and eighth-
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grade building was built in the 70s for a 2A size school, but the school has grown to 5A with around 200 students per grade level. The Odenville community ultimately voted against the 10-millage increase, which would have gone towards a new cafeteria for Odenville Intermediate School (OIS) and Odenville Middle School (OMS) to use. Margaret Elementary School (MES) feeds to both Odenville and Springville Schools and is also overcrowded. If the tax had passed in Odenville, MES would have received a 25-classroom addition. There are 137 publicly funded school systems in the state of Alabama, and Burns said St. Clair County Schools is ranked 128 in funding for students. Anytime you have a millage or ad valorem, it has to go to things with a life of approximately 30 years or longer. Moody passed their ad valorem tax on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, and citizens are already seeing the benefits of the vote taking shape in Moody.
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New low-speed vehicle dealership in Trussville announces grand opening, chance to win 2022 cart
has a need for a men’s store, it was like the Lord was speaking to us in volumes right now,” T.J. said. “It was reassuring that we’re doing the right thing. The whole process has been extremely fun. We’re just giving Trussville men an identity; we just feel we can have a hand in giving that to Trussville men.” Trussville doesn’t have any other retail store, and the Davis’ saw a need and knew they could help. “We are the only one, so that makes us stand out,” Anna Page said. “We carry a range of different things, so whether you’re at the office, or the gym, or going to the golf course, we have all of those pieces that are a staple in your closet. Everything that we carry, we want the men of Trussville to feel good, look good, and be able to make those memories with their families in their life and look good. So that’s what we’re here for.”
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Springville ad valorem passes, Odenville referendum fails By Hannah Curran Editor
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TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Schools Board of Education discussed the first reading for canine searches at the schools that drug-sniffing dogs and law enforcement officers would
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TRUSSVILLE — Icon Trussville (6370 South Chalkville Road) has announced that the grand opening will take place on Friday, Nov. 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. See ICON, Page 5
TCS BOE discuss potential review of Student Code of Conduct, expels student & suspends teacher By Hannah Curran Editor
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Schools Board of Education discussed the potential review of the Student Code of Conduct and entered into an executive See TCS, Page 7
Substitute teachers, bus drivers needed in TCS By Hannah Curran Editor
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Schools Board of Education discussed the need for substitutes and amending the salary schedule to include people without college degrees. See SUBSTITUTE, Page 6
Trussville Caroling & TreeLighting set for Thanksgiving weekend From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Community Caroling & Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, November 27, from 4:30 p.m, until 6:00 See CAROLING, Page 5
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