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“A lot of people are hunting jobs right now, and this is a great way to connect them with employers,” said June Mathews, Executive Director of the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce.

The 2023 job fair marks the second time the chamber has joined with the library in putting together this event, and the partnership, said Mathews, has the potential to add a whole new dimension to the job-seeking experience.

“Most people would likely be surprised at the number of job-related resources available at our library,” she said. “This event offers a prime opportunity for job seekers to learn about some of those things and make use of them at the same time.”

Vendor spaces are sold out, but anyone wishing to

Advocates

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House steps at 10 a.m. and be an opportunity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and care givers to come together as a community to learn and educate legislators about issues important to them.

“Through this event, DLCA hopes to connect the IDD community with their legislators and to get elected officials in touch with their constituents who have disabilities to be more aware of issues and laws directly impacting Alabama’s disability community,” said local advocate Corrie Merchant, who is on the Disabilities Leadership Coalition of Alabama (DLCA) legislative advocacy day planning committee. DLCA includes more than 30 member organizations.

“Representative David Faulkner of Mountain Brook has been instrumental in as-

Credit: Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce place their company on a waiting list may call Melissa Walker at (205) 655-7535. Fees are $50 for chamber members and $100 for non-members. Registration forms are available online at www.trussvillechamber.com or at the chamber office at 400 Main Street in downtown Trussville. with a focus on self-care. And while many existing businesses struggled with the changes brought on by a pandemic, those very changes also inspired new businesses to bud.

The job fair is free, but for planning purposes, job seekers are asked to RSVP in the Admission section on the job fair event page at www.trussvillechamber.com.

Additional information is available on the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

One of those new businesses, locally, was Love Life Naturals, a line of handmade, plant-based skin care and wellness products made by Pinson resident Krystle Williams.

“Really, Love Life Naturals was created out of a need for myself,” said Williams, owner and CEO of Love Life Naturals. “I just needed better skin care and I was becoming more intentional about just loving myself in different ways and paying attention to the products that I was using on my skin.”

The company started small, with pop-up shops around the city and at local farmers markets where Williams would educate people about her natural and sustainable products and then direct them to her online store. There, customers could choose from a wide range of products in areas such as facial care, hair care, body care, men’s care and general wellness.

“Our turmeric and bentonite clay soap is one of our biggest sellers,” Williams said. “We are working to keep up with high demand.” that plant-based options really work. We’re in this culture of loving ourselves more and doing more self-care, so when we think about how we care about ourselves and our bodies, we start paying attention to the things that we’re putting on our bodies and in our bodies. So, really, my goal is to encourage people to be intentional about the way that we care for ourselves, in general.” we jumped on the opportunity to open a retail location.” sisting the DLCA committee plan the March 15 event,” she added. “Once he became involved with the committee he quickly agreed to co-sponsor bills prioritized by DLCA.”

When people see the Love Life Naturals logo, Williams said that she wants them to see more than just another company or product.

In addition to sustainable ingredients, Love Life Naturals products come in glass packaging, which can either be recycled or repurposed by the customer or returned to the company for a discount.

The store is located at 4298 Main Street Pinson, adjacent to Price’s Ice Cream, and is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Beginning April 15, Williams said she will be hosting a series of self-care expos at the Love Life Naturals Self Care Boutique.

“The self-care expos are really about engaging with the community,” she said.

The two bills are Exton’s Law, to prevent organ transplant discrimination, and

Colby’s Act (HB105), a law intended to define supported decision-making agreements as an alternative to guardianship.

“We appreciate Representative Faulkner’s guidance and support for the legislative advocacy day,” Merchant said.

“I want them to know that my mission is to make high-quality, plant-based, self-care products to help people meet their self-care needs,” she said. “It’s not just about buying a product, because I feel like you can get a product anywhere. For me, it’s the intention that goes into it. All the products are clean, they’re handmade, and I want to raise awareness

“We try to do as many sustainable options as possible,” Williams said. “I give the community a chance to recycle with me, so they can bring back their glass containers and get a 5% discount on their next purchase.”

In September 2022, Williams felt it was time to take the leap from pop-up shops and markets to a brick-andmortar store.

“After having reached a high level of successful online sales, we decided that it was time to open our flagship store, The Love Life Naturals Self Care Boutique,” she said. “Pinson had the ideal spot, so

“Inviting the community to come out to our boutique to learn more about our products and what we do, and the clean ingredients that we use in the products. I’m going to have a series of those self-care expos throughout the spring and summer.”

Love Life Naturals will be partnering with other local wellness practitioners and business owners for these expos. One of the vendors, Root’d Spa, will be offering ionic foot baths at the April 15 event, which will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about Love Life Naturals, visit their website at lovelifenaturals.com, or visit the store at 4298 Main Street Pinson, AL 35126.

Trussville

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Track & Field champions and HTHS 7A State Wrestling champions at the city council meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Councilor Jaime Anderson read Proclamation No. 2023-03, proclaiming Amy Prickett as the Elementary Teacher of the Year.

“Amy Prickett has taught children for 14 years, including the last six with the Trussville City School System,” Anderson read, “ … Since 2017, Amy Prickett has proven to be a priceless resource as our librarian to our children, because of her vast knowledge of children’s literature and the elementary curriculum; and … Amy Prickett is the epitome of a teacher leader, anchoring the school leadership team as well as serving as one of the school system’s building-level test coordinators and communications designee.”

Councilor Ben Short read the next proclamation, Proclamation No. 2023-04, which named Jennifer Coleman as Secondary Teacher of the Year.

“Jennifer Coleman has taught children since 2003, including the last six as Advanced Placement English Language & Composition for the Trussville City School

System; and … Jennifer Coleman initiated and continues to lead the school literacy team, which promotes student reading comprehension across all grade levels,” Short read.

“Jennifer Coleman created and staffs the Writing Center at HTHS, where students can get help with classroom writing assignments or scholarship essays; and … Jennifer Coleman leads the high school’s ACT improvement efforts to help our children elevate their reading, English and writing scores.”

Next on the agenda, the council honored the HTHS 7A State Indoor Track & Field champions, with Councilor Alan Taylor reading Proclamation No. 2023-05.

“Whereas, during the state indoor track tourna- ment on February 4, 2023, Tori Mack sprinted her way through the 60-meter hurdles in 8.92 seconds to win the 7A Girls state championship for that event,” Taylor read.

“And … whereas, Michael Igbonoghene leaped 22 feet and 8 ¾ inches to win the 7A Boys state championship for the long jump; and whereas, Hudson Bates, Colin Wadsworth, Malachi Johnson and Manny Cazeau flew past their rivals in 1 minute & 29.94 seconds to win the 7A Boys state 4 x 200-meter relay state championship; and whereas, Head Coach Tom Esslinger & his coaching staff continue to set the bar for excellence high for our student-athletes … Now, therefore, be it proclaimed that the City Council of the

City of Trussville, Alabama congratulates Hewitt Trussville High School; Head Coach Tom Esslinger; Assistant Coaches Jamey Curlee, Mike Deibert, Jihan Loving, Matthew Michalke, Jean Cherizol, Todd Carlile, Adam Russell & David Clyburn; student-athletes Tori Mack, Michael Igbonoghene, Hudson Bates, Colin Wadsworth, Malachi Johnson & Manny Cazeau; and their families on their successful seasons.”

Finally, Councilor Anderson read Proclamation No. 2023-06, recognizing the HTHS Wrestling – 7A State Champions.

“Whereas, the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies Wrestling Team competed last month in the AHSAA Wrestling State Championships,” she read. “And whereas, Clark Box won the 7A Boys State Title in the 106-lb Division, going a perfect 4-0 over that weekend; and whereas, Hunter Jones won the 7A Boys State Title in the 195-lb Division and was named 7A Most Outstanding Wrestler in the tournament; and whereas, Katherine (Kat) Grigbsy won the 7A Girls State Title in the 114-lb Division, going 6-0 over that weekend and 38-1 all season; and whereas, Coach Christopher Pike and his coaching staff once again did a fantastic job in leading the boys and the inaugural girls teams through the 20222023 season … Now, therefore, be it proclaimed that the City Council of the City of Trussville, Alabama congratulates Hewitt Trussville

High School; Head Coach Christopher Pike; Assistant Coaches Brad Hettich, Scott Robertson, Jared Box & Scott Hastings; student-athletes Clark Box, Hunter Jones, Kat Grigsby & their teammates; and their families on their successful seasons.”

In other business, the council approved the following:

Reappointment of Sandra Massey Turner and Gary Lloyd to the Historical Committee, with terms expiring April 5, 2027

• Ordinance to adopt updated International Building, Electric & Life Safety Codes Ordinance to amend the Public Notices section of the Alcoholic Beverages

Ordinance

• Resolution to amend FY2023 Budget

• Resolution to grant additional unpaid medical leave to a city employee Resolution to authorize audio/visual equipment contract with Media Merge Inc.

• Resolution to authorize the mayor to negotiate the purchase of real property on or near Service Road. The next meeting of the Trussville City Council will be Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 6 p.m., immediately following a 5:30 p.m. work session.