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Students share Alabama’s heroes in honor of the state’s 200th anniversary

Magnolia Elementary salutes veterans with choir performance

Huskies win thriller in Madison

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The Trussville Tribune Nov. 13 - Nov. 20, 2018 Clay Council honors former Center Point Fire Chief Donnie West By Crystal McGough The Clay City Council unanimously passed a proclamation honoring former Center Point Fire Chief Donnie West at the regular council meeting Tuesday night. West retired from his position as fire chief this month after serving in the position since 2011. See CLAY COUNCIL, Page 1

Girl Scouts celebrate STEMfest at Trussville’s Camp Coleman From the Trussville Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — Over 200 Girl Scouts from across the state attended STEM Fest held by the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama at Camp Coleman in Trussville, on November 3. STEM, which is an acronym for Science, Technology, See GIRL SCOUTS, Page 6

A case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis confirmed in Alabama From the Trussville Tribune staff reports ALABAMA — A report from the Alabama Department of Public health is confirming that a case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis has occurred in the state, according to WIAT. Acute Flaccid Myelitis is described, by WIAT, as a rare and serious condition that can See A CASE, Page 7

Planned lane closures on I-59 NB in St. Clair County From The Trussville Tribune staff reports ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Beginning at 7 a.m., Monday, November 12th, weather permitting the Alabama Department of Transportation will close either the right or left lane of I-59 Northbound at various locations for Paving, Clearing, Grading, and Guardrail Operations beSee PLANNED, Page 8

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Gene Coleman sworn in as new Center Point fire chief

Cricket Wireless in Pinson to give away turkeys for Thanksgiving

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT — The Center Point Fire District has a new chief. William Eugene “Rhino” Coleman was sworn in, at the Center Point administration building Tues. Nov. 13. He succeeds Donnie West, who served as chief from 2011. Coleman began his career in the fire service in 1979. At the age of sixteen, he became one of the youngest paid members of the Center Point Fire District. As he rose through the ranks at Center Point Fire, he began a career at the Birmingham Fire Department on January the 3rd, 1989. At both departments he rose to the rank of Battalion Chief. He has announced his retirement at Birmingham Fire Service Department effective December the 1st 2018 as he prepares to take the lead as the Fire Chief at Center Point Fire District. In the 50 plus years of The Center Point Fire District Chief, Coleman becomes only the fifth Fire Chief. He will lead a ninety plus member organization with four fire stations that

From The Trussville Tribune staff reports PINSON – On Nov. 15 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Cricket Wireless in Pinson will be giving away Butter Balls Vouchers. Every 30 minutes a winner will be picked to receive See CRICKET, Page 6

Victim identified from fatal car crash just north of Pinson From the Trussville Tribune staff reports

Photo courtesy of Center Point Fire District

cover the cities of Center Point, Clay and Pinson as well as unincorporated sections of Jefferson County.

Chief Coleman announced that he is honored to be trusted with this responsibility and promises to con-

tinue the great legacy of providing the very best fire and EMS service for the Center Point Fire District.

Wreaths Across America to honor veterans, including five local heroes that made the ultimate sacrifice By Shaun Szkolnik For the Tribune TRUSSVILLE — On Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. a ceremony will be held at Trussville’s Jefferson Memorial Gardens to remember and honor departed veterans for their service to country and community. “It is a national project,” said veteran and president of the local Fleet Reserve Association, Wayne Odell. “It started at Arlington National Cemetery. The goal is to put a wreath on every veteran’s grave throughout the country. We here in Trussville are very fortunate to have all active duty recruiters to lay the wreaths for each branch of service. We have the Alabama Artillery to fire the cannon. This year we’ve added bagpipes. We will have someone come and play taps also.” The project, known as Wreaths Across America, coordinates and facilitates such events all around the country. Their mission is to ensure that those who gave all are never forgotten. Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville is the resting place for five young men

from the local community who made that ultimate sacrifice. “The five KIAs that we have here are Jason Stegall from Hewitt Trussville High School, he was killed on December 14, 2009,” said Odell. “He has a Bronze Star and

a Purple Heart; he was two months and 14 days short of his 31st birthday.” “Michael Wesley Hosey, he was killed September 17th, 2011. He was a student at Clay Chalkville high school. He received the Bronze Star, he was 27.”

“William Z. Van Osdol, he was killed on August 19, 2009. He has a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He was 23 years old. Six days short of his 24th birthday.” “Kelly Stevin Prewitt, killed in action April 16, 2003. A student of Cathedral of the Cross in Center Point. He was awarded the Purple Heart. His age was 24.” “Jonathon Millican was killed in action on January 20th, 2007. He attended Locus Forks High School. He was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart. He was 20 years old. Those are our five KIAs that are buried here in Trussville.” Including these five heroes there are approximately 2000 veteran’s buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville. Providing a wreath for each one presents a challenge; however, the public and local business can help Wreaths Across America to accomplish their mission by purchasing wreaths that may then be placed on the graves. The wreaths can be purchased at Three Hots and a Cot, an organization dedicated to See WREATHS, Page 6

JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Coroner’s office has released the identity of a woman who died in a car crash just north of Pinson on Monday, Nov. 12. Judy Clevenger Fletcher, 61, died when the veSee VICTIM, Page 1

New phone numbers to contact Alabama Legislature released From The Trussville Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY – On Nov. 8, the public will be using to new telephone numbers in order to contact their Alabama Legislators. The new system, provided by Verizon, uses advanced See NEW PHONE, Page 7

Two month operation takes 40 guns off North Alabama streets From the Trussville Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A two-month operation focused on reducing violent crime in Tuscaloosa resulted in federal charges against 36 defendants, with 40 guns seized, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and See GUN OPERATION, Page 7

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