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Holiday 2014

The Holiday Season approaches…

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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 VISIT WITH SANTA AT THE PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY DECEMBER 17 & 18 STEVAN GREBEL’S THE NUTCRACKER, AT PELHAM HIGH DECEMBER 20 & 21 NEW FIRETRUCK SANTA ROUTES FOR CHRISTMAS EVE INSIDE, PAGE 13

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FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK

Greetings, Our Pelham First Responders have once again given us cause to applaud them for how they meet our needs and the needs our community. The tragedy of a missing solo diver in a quarry in Pelham generated a recovery effort that spanned six days and challenged the skills of over twenty separate agencies. At the center of this effort was the Pelham Incident Command

Team led by Pelham Fire Chief Danny Ray. Thanks to all who contributed to the positive outcome of this sad mission.

We all should recognize and be proud of our emergency providers that protect our interests daily.

On the bright side, let take note of the Pelham Businesses that were voted Best of the Best in Shelby County in the October 2014 edition of Shelby Living.

• Best Bakery: Edgars • Best Donut Shop: Donut Joe’s

Maurice Mercer named 10th Mother Ginger for Stevan Grebel’s The Nutcracker 2014

• Best Margarita: Margarita Grill • Best Mexican Food: Cozumel Grill • Best Family Doctor: Dr. Robert Snyder, Cahaba Family Medicine • Best Orthodontist: Orthodontist South • Best Golf Course: Ballantrae Golf Course • Best Place for a Family Outing: Oak Mountain State Park • Best Place for a kid’s Birthday: Pump it Up • Best Place to Worship: Church of the Highlands • Best Day Care: Covenant Classical School • Best Library: Pelham Public Library • Best Gift Shop: Gifted • Best Garden Center: Myers Plants & Pottery • Best Used Car Dealer: Donohoo Auto Congratulations to all of the winners in this year’s Best of the Best rankings; especially those who help make Pelham a wonderful place to live.

Another noteworthy award has been bestowed upon the City of Pelham by Google.

Pelham has just been named the eCity of Alabama. The narrative goes on to read: “Given the importance of the web in driving [economic] growth, Google partnered with research firm Ipsos to identify the strongest online communities in each state – cities whose businesses are embracing the power of the web to find new customers, connect with existing clients, and fuel their local economies.”

The eCity Award recognizes the strongest online community in each state making Pelham the Digital Capital of Alabama.

Congratulations Pelham!

Carly’s Clubhouse is off & running. A big design reveal was held at the Pelham High School Auditorium on October 16.

The plans show a beautiful and exciting all-inclusive playground unprecedented in its design to accommodate children of all ages and capabilities. Come by city hall and see for yourself; an architect’s rendering is now on display in the foyer at city hall.

The nip in the morning air lets me know the Holidays are not far away and there is a lot happening in Pelham this Holiday Season. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Pelham Civic Complex on December 1st. I’ll be with you if I can, but Santa has promised me a new grandson on the very same day. Whether here or away, what a celebration it will be!

Councilman Maurice Mercer has been named Mother Ginger for this year in the Annual Grebel Dance production of the Nutcracker. Be sure and make your reservations for performances to be held on December 20 & 21 at the PHS Auditorium. Lastly, don’t forget to consult your City Newsletter to familiarize yourselves with the new Santa Schedule for Christmas Eve this year.

Best Wishes,

FROM COUNCILMAN RICE I can’t believe it is already November! The Holidays are upon us again before we are ready. We are already having cooler weather that brings the changing colors on our hillsides, and the clear blue skies signaling the onset of fall. Halloween is just past with Thanksgiving and Christmas right behind. This is such a wonderful time of the year!

As I prepare for celebrating

Rick Hayes - President, Place 1 rickhayes@pelhamonline.com

Thanksgiving, I am reminded of the many things for which we in Pelham can be thankful. First and foremost, I am thankful for all the people who make up our varied population. We have so much talent, so many helpers, such enthusiasm and encouragement among our citizens. Our Pelham City School System is off to a great start with many new and exciting areas of study for our students. Other Karyl posed with projects, such author Mary Kay as Carly’s Andrews at the Clubhouse, the Taste of Pelham sidewalk on Luncheon.

Bearden Road, the building of a new school, provide excitement for our future.

Our business community gives us another reason to be thankful. They are ever willing to step up and support our City, our schools, and our people.

We are indeed blessed!

Ron Scott - Place 2 ronscott@pelhamonline.com

Since football is coming to a close, all you sports fans can now turn your attention to ice hockey and the Frozen Tide. This season has gotten off to a great start as their record so far is 8 wins and 1 loss. Sounds as if we may have another championship team in the making! After the 1:00 pm game with Arkansas on November 8th, there will be a “Try Hockey for Free” event for youngsters ages 4 to 12. The Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena will provide all equipment needed (skates, helmets, and sticks). Anyone interested in participating in this event must preregister with Pelham’s Hockey Director, Randy Murphy, so that there will be enough equipment in the right sizes for everyone. This event is scheduled to begin at 3:15 pm immediately following the hockey match. Be sure to check out the home schedule and support the Tide this season. Where else can you enjoy an exciting game for $5.00 per ticket?

I’m sure you will notice the snowflakes going up along the main thoroughfares. We all

know this means Christmas is on its way! Yes, there will be the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1st at the Pelham Civic Complex with Santa on the Zamboni and ice skating afterwards. On Friday, December 12th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, December 13 at 1:00 and 7:00 pm, and Sunday, December 14th at 1:00 pm, our very talented PCC Figure Skating group will present “Christmas Traditions.”

This gives everyone an opportunity to see our hard working children perform. Then on December 20th and 21st the annual Grebel Dance production of the Nutcracker will be presented at the PHS auditorium. Be sure to make your reservations or get your tickets so you won’t miss any of the fun!

May I be the first to wish you a Very Blessed Thanksgiving, Happy Hanukkah, and a Merry Christmas!

Karyl Rice

Karyl

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FROM PELHAM SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DR. BARBARA REGAN

School Boards meet at least once each month as a formal unit. On many of the remaining days, there are many lines of communication which assure that school district business is taken care of. The members of the Pelham City Schools Board of Education, for instance, have lines of communication with many different groups of people. There is a constant flow of communication.

Let’s take a look.

School Board Members are volunteers: Much is to be done.

They plan and take care of the education of the young generation in our community from preschool age to grade twelve. School boards function as a governing unit and not as individuals acting as separate entities. To hire a superintendent and set policy are two major responsibilities of the board. Many requirements must be met, such as establishment of a district vision by staff and community, adopt a balanced annual budget, establish and present a school calendar, etc.

Too, there are many questions to be answered. We need to know what our students’ needs are in order to give them the best education.

How many students do we have?

How many employees are in the District? How will this be financed?

Can we find a grant writer? What exactly is the condition of each building? How much land do we have? Do we have too many buildings or do we need more?

What about the busses and driver education vehicles? Are our schools

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safe and secure enough? What about the total infrastructure of each building? What are the citizens and parents expecting? We seek answers.

We must be flexible and responsive to the needs of our students, and be available to our community.

Each school board member brings special gifts and strengths to the organization. Because we are the inaugural board, we had to quickly understand what these special skills and abilities were and work hard and quickly with them to get this new, neverbefore-seen school district moving forward. We did (and are still).

We must work together for the success of our students. With that thought, we connect with each other constantly: telephone calls, emails, meetings. Support for each other is also important.

If one member can’t attend or do a function, for whatever reason, another member steps in and brings the task to completion.

There is a strong commitment of support. No member works in isolation; we work as a team.

There is a difference between board and staff. We are not staff. Each board member has a personal and professional view. We can share and defend our views, but we listen to the views of others. We question each other, ask strong questions, but we must also do our homework. We respect each other, respect our oath, and we never stop learning.

The Superintendent: One of the primary duties of a board of education is to hire a district superintendent. A great school superintendent is hard to find.

The search can be national, state, local, or in-house. When done appropriately, the match between the board of education and superintendent will result in a good, workable, hand-in-glove relationship. Roles and expectations must be established by the board, not by the superintendent. The superintendent becomes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the district; the face of the district, so to speak. Whether there is project failure or project success, the public’s attention is often turned to the superintendent.

A major responsibility of the superintendent is to promptly communicate the activities of the district to the board. Likewise, the board must have a free and open flow of communication to the superintendent.

Central Office: The central office employees assist with the progress of the district’s responsibilities.

Finance, bookkeeping, curriculum, transportation, technology, secretarial, health, nutrition, safety, personnel, buildings and grounds, the list is long. These positions are areas of specialty with communication extensions that reach out to others in central office, and to the schools, and to the community. These employees know they report directly to the superintendent.

Building Administrators: Just as central office has a complex crisscross of communication lines, so building administrators, too, have their various lines. Each building administrator will have occasion to connect with not only the people who work in/ with their building, but they also connect to their students, each person in central office, parents, the superintendent, the community and the board members.

Certificated and Classified

Employees: Who has been hired to work in the District? Tradition shows the State identifying those who can teach in the classroom (Certificated) and those who do not teach (Classified). As young children, we associate schools with teachers. Teachers have such strong influences on our students.

Think through a school day and list all those who touch the lives of the students. They are all needed to make the school function efficiently and effectively. If you just make another list of those positions seen in central office, many similar positions are at the local schools.

A parent may have gone to school, not only to speak to the teacher or principal, but also to speak to the nurse, or cafeteria workers, or address transportation issues, etc. There we see another string of communication from home to school.

Parents: Parents and schools work together to educate the child.

There is communication from the district, the school, and the classroom to the parents. There is also communication in response from the parents. This is important so the child reaps the greatest benefits as s/he experiences the gain of knowledge that is meant to last a lifetime. As the parents and school assist the child in the upward spiral of learning, the many subdivisions of education, their springs of knowledge become more and more evident. There is a time to meet the teachers, know their expectations as you, the parent, also give yours.

You see the child’s classrooms, lunchroom, playground, etc. You help provide needed supplies (backpack, paper, pencils, etc).

You habitually ask and check to see that any and all homework is completed. You know that it is because you frequently help.

Neighbors and other

community members: Our city council did its research, made a decision, and then acted on it.

The newspapers printed articles which got responses from many community members. After public interviews were held, the council announced the list of names that would comprise the city’s first school board. Each member works hard, is available to neighbors and community members, and keeps an ear to the ground. Not every household has a child in the district, but each household is a tax paying body. Everyone has a voice that can be heard.

Publishers of news and information: We all read our local news magazines and newspapers.

They keep us well informed about what is happening in our city and county. Reporters are always present when local events take place and they know, first hand, what they put in print. Their editors always have pen and paper and camera ready and waiting for another story to publish. Many times they would like feedback from their readers, but that

happens too infrequently. Then, there we are again at the newsstand anxiously awaiting their next publication.

Contracted Professionals: Because we must always act in the best interest of our students, we have to know all the facts, and work within the current, legal, governing laws. We must hire these expert school attorneys to be sure we are not breaking any school laws. If the gymnasium gets a leak, we can’t fill the floor with buckets for the rest of the year. The roof has to be repaired or replaced. The buildings must be kept clean and safe inside and outside at all times.

Parking lots must be maintained.

We must have these buildings and grounds kept in usable condition, repaired by professionals that we’ve contracted with. The grass and trees must be maintained by those who are knowledgeable in the use of machinery used to keep them beautiful. They must also understand and use mathematics and physics as they work because it involves heating and cooling, sloping hillsides, gallons of fuel,

shapes of foliage, and distance from sometimes unsafe edges.

Government Officials: We know votes are cast to elect our mayor and our city council. School board members are interviewed and appointed by the council. We are two separate governing bodies.

The school board does not manage the city, just as the city does not manage the school system. State officials may occasionally visit a school in different parts of the state. They care about the quality of education in the state. Education issues cross their congressional desks and they act on/cast a vote on each issue. They would never come into a district with the thought to take over management of the schools.

Professional Organizations: As you can well imagine, there are state and national organizations that will work to keep school board members well informed.

The Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) is based in Montgomery, and the National Association of School Boards (NASB) is based in Alexandria, VA.

Through these associations there are whole board orientations, training sessions, courses are offered, conferences, conventions, etc.

Information is regularly mailed out about school news events, changes in school and state laws, and upcoming events are announced.

Additionally, advocacy information is given, and other available services are made known.

The reader may ask, “Why weren’t the students named on the list of communication connections?” Well, it is because the students are the reasons for having each of the connections named here. Without the students there is no need for any of the connections. The students are at the core of it all. They give us reasons to do what we do.

These are the major segments of our streams of communication in our Pelham City Schools. The ‘strings’ if you dare call it so, are all rolled into one big ball with precision intent, with care, with dedication, and yes, also with love and devotion.

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PHS coaches, principal take ALS Ice Bucket challenge

At the Panthers’ Aug. 22 preseason jamboree game, Pelham High School Principal Jason Yohn, Boys’ Basketball Coach Joel Floyd and Baseball Coach Sean Anderson were doused in ice water for the ALS ice bucket challenge. Members of the PHS

baseball and basketball teams dumped coolers of ice water on them during halftime.

“I had one of my basketball players challenge me,” Coach Floyd said. “It was a lot of fun. I think the players had more fun than anybody, getting to pour

the cold water on us.”

The ALS ice bucket challenge is used to bring awareness to and raise money for research of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a neurodegenerative disease that he and thousands of Americans battle every year.

During the game, members of the PHS basketball and baseball teams collected donations for ALS research, raising $410. “It’s just a great cause,” Principal Yohn said. “I’m happy hat the community can come together and do this for a cause.”

"It has less to do with the City of Pelham and more to do with the business community of Pelham embracing the Internet and using it as part of their daily business," Mayor Gary Waters said. "We've just got a very vibrant small business community that loves the Internet."

“I don’t know if there is anyone more excited about this award than I am,” said City Council President Rick Hayes.

“This is an honor for our city and we are very proud of our great business community, which was a very important factor in Pelham being named Alabama’s leading digitally connected city!”

Pelham named Google 2014 eCity Google selected Pelham as Alabama's Digital Capital, one of the 2014 eCities. The title of eCity is given to those cities with the best and strongest Internet presence. Google worked with research firm Ipsos MORI to analyze Pelham’s Internet presence. This includes blogs, social network presence, and local businesses’ ability to own and operate websites and conduct eCommerce.

“The businesses in these communities are embracing the web to find new customers, connect with existing clients and fuel their local economies,” Google representative Emma Ogiemwanye said in a press release.

"Pelham serves as a prime example of how innovation and growth in e-commerce can successfully contribute to

bolstering economic progress and competitiveness," the release continued. "Google is proud to recognize Pelham's accomplishment, and the role it plays in creating Alabama jobs."

"The Pelham Civic Complex utilizes the web to generate interest in their services, specializing in ice sports as the only ice facility within 100 miles of Pelham," the company said. “At Pelham’s online Action Center, residents can report everything from water leaks to animals needing rescue.

Speaking of animals, Pelham is home to the Animal Wildlife Center, the state’s largest animal rehabilitation center.”

City leaders are beside themselves over the high honor, but take none of the credit, pointing instead to Pelham’s business community.

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New water, sewer rates for city The City Council voted unanimously on October 20 to pass a new sewer rate system that will help offset the rising costs of water from Shelby County. “This brings our water and sewer rates more in line with surrounding areas,” said Pelham City Council President Rick Hayes.

Monthly base rates on water for city residents will stay at $13 for the first 3,000 gallons, but the prior charge of $3.13 for each additional 1,000 gallons has increased to $3.30.

The base rate for non-residents increased from $13 to $15, with the cost of each additional 1,000 gallons increasing from $3.13 to $3.80.

Sewer rates actually went the opposite direction, dropping in

price for residents. Although the base rate of $24.30 for the first 3,000 gallons of sewer water will not change, the cost of each additional 1,000 gallons has dropped to $6 from the former charge of $7.30. “We still have the best water rates in the area,” Rick said. “And now we are competitive on the sewer rate side as well.”

“One of the key things that drove this was the Shelby County rate increase,” Rick explained.

Since Pelham purchases around one-third of its water from the county, the announcement that Shelby County water rates will go up 7% every year for five years introduced the reality of “a significant hit to Pelham’s budget,” he said.

Pelham’s new rates may need to be adjusted in the coming years, Rick continued, because of these rising water costs. “The objective is to cover the cost increase the first year. This will not cover the cost increase over multiple years,” he said. “We took a very conservative approach. We

didn’t want to increase the rates significantly.”

The city also has planned to use $50,000 in revenue generated with this cost increase, as well as $250,000 earmarked in the new budget, to replace nearly 10 miles of aging PVC pipe underground in the city.

Mayor praises Pelham PD, first responders who located missing diver Daren Gray of Spring Hill, Tennessee, went missing the night of October 4 after failing to report back from a routine dive trip at Dive Alabama.

Finding Mr. Gray in the 27-acre quarry, which is located behind the Alabama Power Building on Industrial Road, and can get down to 140 feet deep, proved to be a hugely daunting task.

According to Mayor Waters, over 200 responders from neighboring cities and states, including Louisiana and Mississippi, came into Pelham over a 6-day period to assist with the search and rescue efforts.

“The entire effort was made more difficult because we were drawing assets from teams other than our own,” Mayor Waters said. “And everyone who assisted was under the command of Chief Danny Ray and his Command Staff.”

A Kongsberg Maritime MS1000 sector scan sonar was loaned to Pelham from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. It made a 3-D image of the quarry, allowing the

searchers to view images of the quarry floor. This capability allowed search teams to rest while still making progress, and was instrumental in locating the diver in the quarry, said Fire Department Deputy Chief Blair Sides.

Coffee County, Tennessee also loaned Pelham a DIDSON-DH mask system, which made it much easier for divers to see in limited-visibility areas at the bottom of the quarry. The mask system features handheld sonar, which scans the area around a diver and sends that image to a headset with a visor.

Once searchers used the Kongsberg sonar to map out a couple likely places on

the quarry floor, divers were able to use the DIDSON-DH mask system to finally locate Mr. Gray.

He was located just after 5:00pm on October 9, said Pelham Fire Department Chief Danny Ray. “In spite of the difficulties they faced, our responders did a great job,” Mayor Waters said.

“I’m very proud of them.”

“The local community also really stepped up, too, helping by feeding and housing visiting responders,” he continued.

Now, an investigation into Mr. Gray’s cause of death is underway. The investigation will be conducted in a dual effort by the Pelham Police Department and the Marine Police.

“At this point we have no ability to say what happened,” Chief Ray said. “All of his equipment is being secured and it will be tested.”

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Gray family in this difficult time.

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Pelham Fire Dept. Santa Stops for Christmas Eve 2014 A Pelham tradition for many years, the fire department sends out fire engines with Santa to visit these communities on Christmas Eve.

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4:00 High Ridge Dr. @ High Ridge Trace 4:08High Ridge Dr. @ Highview Cove 4:16 Village Ln. @ 124 Village Ln. 4:24 Village Parking Lot 4:32 Southern Pines Chiropractic 4:40 Mid-Ridge @ Cul-de-Sac 4:48 Pelham Pkwy @ Church of God 4:56 Holland Lakes Dr. North @ Holland Trail 5:04 Holland Lakes Dr. @ Holland Cove 5:12 Holland Lakes Dr. @ Creekside Ln. 5:20 Creekside Ln. @ Creekside Ct. 5:28 Creekside Ln. @ 253 Creekside Ln. 5:36 Stonehaven Trail @ Walker Way 5:44 Stonehaven Way @ Stonehaven Trace 5:52 Walker Rd. @ Stonebrook Ln. 6:00 Stonehaven Trail @ Heather Ln. 6:08 Stonehaven Trail @ Stonehill Cir. 6:16 Stonehaven Trail @ Pebble Cir. 6:24 Stonehaven Dr. @ Stonehaven Trail 6:32 Stonehaven Dr. @ Stone Rd. 6:40 King Valley Cir. @ King Valley Dr. 6:48 Heather Ridge Dr. @ Heather Ln. 6:56 Heather Ln. @ Stonebrook Ln. 7:04 King Valley Rd. @ King Valley St. 7:12 Ivy Brook Dr. @ Ivy Brook Trail 7:20 Ivy Brook Trail @ Juniper Cir. 7:28 Yeager Pkwy @ Armory 7:36 Mi Pueblo

4:00 Wild Timber Pkwy @ Wild Timber Dr. 4:08 Grey Oaks Dr. @ Grey Oaks Court 4:16 Woodridge Cir @ Woodridge Dr. 4:24 Dickerson Rd. @ Dickerson Ln. 4:32 Oak Forest Way @ Oak Forest Trail 4:40 High Crest @ Gate 4:48 Chatham Ct West @ Deer Springs Cir 4:56 Bent Rail Ln @ Cul-de-sac 5:04 Kelly Dr. @ Deer Springs Cir 5:12 Weatherly Way @ Talmadge Dr 5:20 Weatherly Way @ Cheshire Ln 5:28 Weatherly Way @ Clock 5:36 Weatherly Way @Kings Crest Ln (North) 5:44 Kings Crest @ 242 Kings Crest 5:52Huntley @ the OďŹƒce 6:00 Publix 6:30Brookshire Ln. @ 129 Brookshire Ln. 6:38 Hwy 35 @ Mallard Point Dr. 6:46 Silverleaf Dr. @ 181 Silverleaf Dr. 6:52 Hunters Trace @ Redfox Dr. 7:00 Hwy 72 @ Pintail 7:08 Hwy 361 @ Eagle Cove Dr. 7:16 Eagle Cove Dr. @ Eagle Cove Ln 7:24 Legacy Parc Dr @ Legacy Parc Cir 7:32 High Hampton Dr. @ Hampton Lake Dr. 7:40 High Hampton Dr. @ Hampton Lake Dr. 7:48 Emerald Lake Dr.

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4:00 Summersby Dr.@ 1st Intersection 4:08 Sugar Dr. @ Entrance 4:16 Shine Dr @ Entrance 4:24 Cobblestone Ter. @ Entrance 4:32 Amanda Place 4:40 Aaron Rd. @ Aaron Parc Ct. 4:48 Aaron Rd. @ Kristen 4:56 Royal Ln @ Royal Chase Dr. 5:04 Royal Ln. @ Elizabeth Dr. 5:12 Royal Ct. @ Royal Way 5:20 Saddle Run Cir 5:28 Beaver Creek Pkwy @ Beaver Trail 5:36 Stratshire Ln. @ Norridge Place 5:44 Greenway Dr. @ Stratford Cir 5:52 Mitoba Tr. @ Hayesbury Ct. 6:00 Wooddale Dr. @ Tecumseh Trail 6:08 Tecumseh Trail @ Wooddale Ln. 6:16 Wooddale Ln. @ Glenview 6:22 Trail Ridge Dr. @ Trail Ridge Cir 6:28 Trail Ridge Dr. @ Burning Tree Dr. 6:36 Burning Tree Dr. @ Indian Hills Rd 6:42 Indian Hills Rd. @ Blazing Star 6:50 Chandawood Dr. @ Blazing Star 6:58 Chandawood Dr. @ Chandawood Ln. 7:06 Chandawood Dr. @ Dalton Dr. 7:14 Dalton Dr. @ Chandalar Ln. 7: 22 Chandalar Ln. @ Hamilton Rd.

4:00 Brookhollow Dr. @ Entrance 4:08 Hidden Creek Pkwy @ Hidden Creek Cir 4:16 Hidden Creek Pkwy @ Hidden Creek Trail 4:24 Coales Branch Dr. @ Coales Branch Ln. 4:32 Chase Creek Cir @ Entrance 4:40 David Dr. @ Keith Rd. 4:48 David Dr. @ Indian Creek Dr. 4:56 Cedar Cove Dr. @ Cedar Cove Ln. 5:04 Victory Trail @ Panther Trail 5:12 Creekview Dr. @ Creekview Cir 5:20 Creekview Dr. @ Overhill Dr. 5:28 Crosscreek Trail @ Creekview Dr. 5:36 Crosscreek Church 5:44 Crosscreek Trail @ Valleyview Dr. 5:52 Wilderness Rd. @ Ryecroft Rd 6:00 Wilderness Rd @ Colesbury 6:08 Frontier Dr. @ Wilderness Rd. 6:16 Canyon Park @ Canyon Trail 6:24 Belle Vista 6:32 Ridge Dr. @ Crestmont Ln. 6:40 Chandalar Court 6:48 Southgate MHP 6:56 Green Park South MHP 7:04 Valleydale MHP 7:12 Little Mountain Chateau 7:30 Summer Cir @ Autumn Place

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7:30 Chandalar Ln. @ Chandaway Dr. 7:38 Chandaway Dr. @ Chandagreen Ln 7:46 Chandalar Ln. @ Chandalar Dr. 7:54 Hamilton Rd. @ Dalton Dr. 8:02 North Chandalar Ln. @ Wellington Dr. 8:10 Wildwood Dr. @ Wellington Dr. 8:18 North Wildwood Dr. @ North Chandalar Dr. 8:26 North Chandalar Dr. @ Windsor Ridge Dr.

Engine 95 4:00 Normandy @ Swim Club 4:08 Oaklyn Hills Dr. @ Rolling Rock Trail 4:16 Rolling Hills Dr. @ Oaklyn Hills Dr. 4:24 Bent Creek Way @ Bent Creek Trace 4:40 Camellia Dr. @ Honeysuckle Ln. 4:55 Deer Ridge Ln. @ Fawn Dr. 5:20 Perthshire Rd. @ Perthshire Way 5:28 Dunrobin Ln. @ Dunrobin Cove 5:36 Strathaven Rd. @ Strathaven Ln. 5:44 Strathaven Ln. @ Eastdale Ln. 5: 52 Ballantrae Swim Club 6:15 Kilkerran Ln. @ Kilberry Way 6:20 Kilkerran Ln. @ Hayes Residence 6:28 Glenneagles Ln. @ Cul-de-sac 6:36 Balantrae Pkwy. @ Round-about 6:44 Stoneykirk Rd. @ Caliston Way 6:52 Stonekirk Rd. @ Stonekirk Ln. 7:00 Lauchlin Way @ Lauchlin Ln (168) 7:08 Lauchlin Way @ Lauchlin Ln (108) 7:16 Cove Ln. @ Cove Cir 7:24 Oxford Way @ 383 Oxford Way 7:32 Windsor Ln. @ Windsor Trail 7:40 Windsor Ln. @ Windsor Way 7:48 Windsor Ln. @ Windsor Cir. 7:56 Windsor Cir. @ Kings Crest Ln. This schedule may be altered to provide for emergency calls. If a call should occur, every effort will be made to bring Santa to your area.

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Home Accents— a Pelham family business

If there’s anything Harold Pearson Sr. knows well, it’s retail.

After more than 50 years in the business, he has worked his way up from hourly positions to store manager and finally owner. “I am very fortunate and lucky to have been successfully working in retail so long,” he said.

After spending half that time in other people’s stores, he was able to open the first Home Accents in Pensacola in 1989.

It did so well that he was able to expand to a staggering 12 locations by the late 90s. During that time, Mr. Pearson spent much of his time on the road

between stores, located in places as widespread as Panama City, Dothan, Enterprise, Huntsville, Decatur, Jasper and even Jacksonville, MS. Now, only two Home Accents locations remain–in Pelham and Northport.

With Mr. Pearson in charge of purchases, his wife Betty doing payroll and other office duties, their son Harold Pearson, Jr., working as general manager and their daughter Lisa Stubbs helping in the office and out on the sales floor, Home Accents in Pelham is truly a family business.

“Back when we owned the 12 stores, we had a lot of buying

power, so I’d go to China to meet with the manufacturers directly,” Mr. Pearson explained.

Now, he attends markets in places like Atlanta and Dallas several times a year to keep up with current trends in the home furnishing and decoration markets.

“Change is often driven by fabric color trends in Europe— what is ‘in’ one year might not be popular the following season,” he explained. “Our challenge each season is to find and offer the products our customers want at a reasonable price that they feel comfortable paying.”

Keeping up-to-date on what is popular is critical when placing orders for the store 6-9 months ahead of time, as Mr. Pearson does. “That gives the manufacturers time to get us the

Shirley Jones expresses creativity in Wicks End Creations Shirley Jones has taken an idea she first used when creating Christmas presents for family and friends and turned it into a part-time business she calls Wicks End Creations.

Her monogrammed natural

stone coasters, priced at $10, are her best sellers and she also has an accompanying line of jewelry that sells for $5 to $20 at craft shows. She will have a booth at Pelham’s Golden Jubilee.

Her coasters, which she first began marketing in October 2012, are sold at Paisley Pig Resale & Consignment in Bessemer, Maker’s Market in Tuscaloosa and Culinary Concepts and Vancor’s in Enterprise, Alabama.

Originally from Enterprise, Shirley says her mother encouraged her to make crafts.

“She could make anything and could she decorate—her house was like a page out of Southern Living.”

Married to Johnny Jones, Shirley works as a respiratory therapist at Shelby Baptist, and has a daughter, Sarah Farmer. Previously, she had a candle business on Southside.

The coasters make great presents, hostess gifts or Bunko or Secret Santa gifts.

See more works on her Facebook page by searching for “Wicks End Creations.”

product and allows us to arrange our products—from wreaths to Christmas trees.”

It is the Home Accent employees themselves who arrange their eye-catching collegiate and fanciful fall-themed wreaths, as well as decorate the ready-made Christmas trees the store has for sale this season. “We have hired workers with no experience in arranging decorations in the past, but we train them,” Mr. Pearson said. “After working here for a few weeks, they were able to create decorations with the Home Accents aesthetic.”

Mr. Pearson is happy to note their customers range from home owners to a few professional workplace and home decorators who come in with large orders every season. “We aren’t like Walmart,” he concluded.

“We have better quality items and great handcrafted products you can’t find anywhere else.”

Looking for the best highquality decorations for your holiday season? Look no further than Pelham’s Home Accents for all your home decorating needs.

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This year’s event will showcase our Pelham City Schools. Santa will be available in the banquet hall from 5:45 to 6:15pm to hear your little ones’ Christmas wishes. Guests will be greeted with carols sung by the PHS Chamber Choir as they enter the complex. The first 1,000 guests will receive a City of Pelham Christmas ornament compliments of the Beautification Board.

This year we are featuring a new layout that will highlight our students and performers. Both sides of the rink will be open for seating. All performers will be seated at the far end of the rink surrounding the Christmas tree. Valley Elementary and Valley Intermediate choirs will be seated on the left and the Riverchase Middle and Pelham High School choirs to the right of the tree. The band will be seated on the stage in front.

You are welcome to sit on either side of the rink, but will have the best view of your child if you sit on the same side of the rink as them.

Performances include an exhibition game from the Pelham Mite Under 8 Division, Pelham’s Color Guard with Boy Scout Troop 404, and skaters from the Birmingham Figure Skating Club and Pelham Skate School Following the evening’s performances, please join us for free skate, a visit with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate. We look forward to ringing in the Christmas Season in the great city of Pelham!

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Prescription drug Take-Back program under way at Pelham PD While Pelham has had an expired medications drop-off box for residents for the past several years, it was only placed out for collections once or twice each year. Now, the Pelham Police Department is partnered with CVS Pharmacies and the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force to have a permanent fixture for city residents.

“We decided we would try it and see what sort of response we get,” explained Deputy Police Chief Larry Palmer. “The illegal use of legal narcotics and prescriptions is a serious problem we want to help eliminate.”

The box itself, bright red and placed in the lobby area of the Police and Court Building behind City Hall on Philip Davis Street, was purchased through a grant with CVS. It will be emptied twice a week by a member of the Pelham PD, and the contents turned over to the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task

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“It’s anonymous. You don’t have to see or talk to anyone when you drop something off,” Deputy Palmer said. “We don’t inventory what we collect—we take the medications and immediately destroy them. So, if you feel more comfortable dropping them off, please do.”

More than just human medications are accepted, as the task force will destroy pet meds too. “If little Rover’s done with his prescription pain pills, bring ‘em!” Deputy Palmer laughed.

Any prescription or over-the-counter medications, ointments and pet medications are accepted. Needles, thermometers, liquids, inhalers, and aerosol cans will not be accepted.

“In the next few months, you may even see these drop-off boxes in pharmacies,” Deputy Palmer said. “But for now, bring your expired medications to the MedReturn Box.”

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Rose Fraser was born and raised in Pelham. Her love of hair and the fashion industry began at a very early age. While attending Pelham High School, Rose spent part of her school day enrolled in the Cosmetolgy program at the Shelby County School of Technology (Shelby County College and Career Center). After graduation, her hairdressing adventure began by earning her advanced degree from the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Canada, with her ultimate goal to become the most progressive, inspired stylist in the state of Alabama.

At the age of 22, Rose opened Hair Reflections. After opening her salon, she knew that furthering her education and customer service would be the foundations with which to drive her business to success.

She has also studied in Germany, England, Paris and Italy. Even though her passion is hair, her head for business is what has made her so successful.

Her knowledge of how to succeed in the salon business led to a new endeavor: Just For Hair Inc., which teaches business development to salon owners and their staffs as well as manufacturing and distribution

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Rose’s inspired talent is not just recognized by her clientele here in the Metro area, she’s also caught the eye of celebrity clients Coco of Ice T Loves Coco and Vivica Fox. Cox Radio Inc. presented Rose with the Best in Minority Business Awards in February 2010.

Rose is a humble, charitable person and believes in giving back to the community. Hair Reflections partnered with Christian Life Church to start a ministry called Winter Warmth.

The ministry feeds, clothes and offers support to the homeless during the winter months.

Those in need are shuttled to the church and taken out of the elements, they watch uplifting movies, enjoy a wonderful meal and receive spiritual guidance, warm clothes and toiletries.

Rose Fraser, Pelham native and owner of the worldrenowned Hair Reflections hairstylists and salon owners in Salon and Studio, was one of the world only 16 salon teams from the • Glamour Magazine’s Top 25 US, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Salons in the World Rico and Japan which had won • Harpers Bazaar one of the the right to compete in the Best Hair Color Salons in the Battle of Strands—the National country Championship of Beauty. The Rose’s work appears in various best of the best arrived in Las hair publications such as Short Vegas on October 6, 2014 to Hairstyles, Celebrity Hairstyles, compete in the world’s most American Salon, London’s extreme competition in all areas Hairdressing Journal, and she was of beauty— hair, makeup and most recently featured in Modern Accolades for Hair Reflections wardrobe. Rose’s team included Salon magazine. include: Robin Cook of Texas and • Salon Today’s fastest growing Specialties: Educating, Adamme Sosa of California. salon in America Inspiring, Doing Great Hair...

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International Paper partnered with ILIM to upgrade and modernize the Siberian paper and pulp mills and improve safety regulations. Roger, an estimator, was involved daily in long hours for this project that ended unexpectedly after a year, when the American economy (and others) declined.

While there, the men in the KBR group adopted an orphanage and volunteered their time to make improvements there. “It would be apt to say I felt every day was a holiday for me, while Roger was hard at work,” Donna recalled. “I joined

the International Women’s Club which is comprised of the wives of consulates and ambassadors and other prominent ex-pats.”

Within the club, Donna found “fabulous support”—daily excursions—luncheons in various homes, tours to museums and the many architectural highlights nearby, such as Catherine Palace with it’s famed Amber Room.

She visited the State Peterhof Museum where “there is a room of just jewels that one cannot imagine.” It is said it would take 15 years to see the entire museum.

“We arrived in January and I discovered the snow was just a great, gray sludge,” Donna recalls.

“Of course, when June comes, it is almost always daylight.

Then the international White Nights Arts Festival including carnivals, classic opera, ballet and reenactments of historical events are held.”

Another early and puzzling impression, Donna tells, was that she saw what she thought were many draped, outdoor toilet facilities. “I could not imagine they needed these every few feet,” she smiles. “When I finally got brave enough to ask, I was told that they were statuary placed throughout the city and covered during the winter for protection!”

On her first grocery shopping excursion, Donna and her interpreter were taken to a local store. “I will always remember that the crowds just parted and

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“It didn’t take me long to feel at home. The people treated me like a queen— they took us in and we became family. They were protective of me,” she said. “St. Petersburg today is a youthful and vibrant city on the move.”

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Carly’s Clubhouse design unveiled On October 16, Pelham Police Officer Dustin Chandler was joined by two representatives from Leathers & Associates at PHS to present the first schematic drawings for Carly’s Clubhouse, Pelham’s proposed all-inclusive and handicappedaccessible playground. The excitement was palpable among a group of more than 100 parents and kids in attendance from both typical and special needs families in the city.

Dustin’s daughter, Carly, is diagnosed with CDKL5, a rare neurological disorder that causes seizures so numerous that Carly is unable to walk or talk. “It’s not fair for Carly not to be able to play on common ground with her siblings and friends,” Dustin said. Thus, the idea for Carly’s Clubhouse was born. “I told the city, if they could get me the land, leave everything else to me.”

“Carly’s Clubhouse will help bring about a much needed teardown of social barriers between the special needs and typical communities,” Dustin promised.

“Here, special needs children will be able to play alongside their typical siblings and friends from the community. Kids who have never walked on their own will be able to race on an accessible zip line alongside their typical friends. Let’s help our kids learn to understand each other!”

“Every single item on our playground will be accessible for special needs kids—whether they are in a wheelchair, are hearing or sight impaired or have autism,” he continued. And since 10% of the Shelby County population is made up of special needs families, the reach of Carly’s Clubhouse will be far greater than Pelham alone.

“The special needs community across the nation is looking to Pelham to be the tip of the spear on this,” Dustin said. Included 24 PelhamOnline.com / Holiday 2014

in the plan for Carly’s Clubhouse is only the second wheelchairaccessible merry-go-round in the United States–so it’s clear that Pelham has already stepped up to the plate.

“Be together. That’s our theme,” Special Needs coordinator for Carly’s Clubhouse Susan Lee said. “We want to play together.” It’s time for the Pelham community to come together and help support Carly’s Clubhouse!

Current plans set the proposed area, adjacent to the city park, at 30,000 square feet with the possibility of more space.

“We’re working through some space issues now,” Dustin said, speaking of buildings still in the area that was donated to the city

by Mobley Development. “But anyone who knows me knows I will add more fixtures if I get the chance, because Pelham deserves the best.”

Additional space or equipment aside, the price tag for the playground is set at $700,000— which will be raised by the community through fundraisers.

Already, for $35, you can purchase one of the pickets that will surround the playground area, and have your or your child’s name inscribed upon it. “The important thing to remember is this: we can do this, one dollar at a time,” Dustin said.

“Use this to teach your children about caring for others in their community.

If your child raises $10 at a lemonade stand, I’m just as happy with that money as I am with a big check written by a large company!”

Carly’s Clubhouse will not only be built through funds raised by the

community—it was designed by the community, and will be built by the community. The first part of the Leathers & Assoc. process was Design Day—where designers met with children from VES, VIS and the local special needs community to see what items they would like in their playground.

Designer Jim Houghton took their ideas and drawings to come up with the Carly’s Clubhouse design. Aside from the merrygo-round and zip line, the design includes plans for a two-story clubhouse, a rock wall, several slides, multiple tunnels, wobbly bridges and even a rocket ship.

Each and every area will be wheelchair-accessible.

Once the space is ready, funds are raised and (100% recycled) materials are compiled, the people of Pelham will come

together to actually build the playground under the supervision of Leathers & Assoc. The idea is very similar to building a house through Habitat for Humanity, Dustin explained, only on a larger scale.

“I now look to Salinas, California—they raised $600,000 in 5 months, and built their 20,000 square foot playground in three days with 3,000 volunteers,” Dustin explained. “If they can do this, Pelham can do this!”

To view the current design, which will more than likely change, at least in small ways, according to Leathers & Associates, visit Carly’s Clubhouse on Facebook. For more information on how to make donations, volunteer or otherwise get involved with this worthwhile project, email Dustin Chandler at dustinchandler174@gmail.com.

Congratulations to all of Pelham Racquet Club’s summer champions!

Men 18 & Over 3.5 USTA Team First Row from left to right: Donnie Lee, Ryan Zebot, Roger Veracoechea, Keehn Hosier, Patrick Mills (Captain). Second Row: Greg Rhodes, Ray Breakenridge, Chris Clark, Blanton Reed, Chris Fields, John Brackin. Not Pictured: Chris Sheedy, Lee Rafferty, Patrick Dorough, Landon Heckman, Jason Caudill.

This team won state in Mobile and sectionals in Lexington, South Carolina. They also competed at Nationals in October 24-26.

Men 18 & Over 3.0/3.5/4.0 First row from left to right: John Brackin, Captain Patrick Mills, Roger Veracoechea. Second row: Bill Belski, Jason Hoffman, Chris Clark, Jan Bartos.

Not Pictured: Roderick White, Boone Lane.

This team became Tri Level State Champions in Gulf Shores.

Women 18 & Over 3.5 USTA Team First row from left to right: Daphne Harding-Smith, Danielle Carter, Ashley Raggio (Captain), Mary Clay Reed, Bea Rafferty, Sarah Braden. Second row: Tayloe Steedman, Morgan Bush, Catherine Doss (Co-Captain), Gina McIntosh, Stacy Palczynski, Greg Howe (Pro). Not pictured: Leska Meeler, Lisa Huse, Meredith Lee, Heather Hall, Sophia Watkins.

This team won state in Mobile and sectionals in Lexington, South Carolina. They also competed at Nationals October 24-26 in Tucson, Arizona.

Women 18 & Over 3.0/3.5/4.0 First row from left to right: Kandy Shirley, Tracey Dalzell Walsh, Captain Ashley Raggio, Kerri Owens, Sophia Watkins. Second row: Sharon Travis, Kelly Clayton, Captain Catherine Doss, Dian Owobu, Sally Mizell.

This team became Tri Level State Champions in Gulf Shores.

Women 40 & Over 3.5/4.0/4.5 First row from left to right: Jenni Short, Tracey Dalzell Walsh, Captain Lisa Steed, Laurie Bennett, Linda Sink. Second row: Kim Nolen, Kim Griffith, Angie Blaising, Ramona Cunningham, Amy Dramer, Tammy Woodham.

This team became Tri Level State Champions in Gulf Shores.

PHS Alumni in UA’s Million Dollar Band Left to Right - Jordan McCarver, Thomas Fisher, Austin Roberts, Savannah Cambron, Michael Carlile, Nick Hill and Ashley Williams. An 8th member of the PHS 2014 Class who is in the MD band, Perry Smitherman, is not pictured.

That’s a strong presence for Pelham High School in Tuscaloosa!

Men 55 & Over 3.0/3.5/4.0 First row from left to right: Captain Billy Woodham, Allen Head, Steve Janchus, Tim Colbert. Second row: Charles Prince, Rick Tucker, Bob Maxwell, Greg Evans, Tommy Doyal. Not Pictured: Terry Martin.

This team became Tri Level State Champions in Gulf Shores.

Women 55 & Over 3.0/3.5/4.0 First row from left to right: Sarah Caiola, Jackie Hamilton, Sally McLendon.

Second row: Lisa Holmes, Sharon Travis, Captain Lisa Steed, Nancy Callahan.

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Russ Griffiths cooks up Crazy Wanda’s breading Russ Griffis’ mom, Wanda, knows what she likes when it comes to fried oysters and, thanks to a family effort, you can, too.

Russ—a Pelham resident for 13 years—was raised in the Fairhope area and a few years ago, he, his brother, Tripp, and parents, Billy and Wanda, were frequenting a friend’s new restaurant there.

“They brought my mom’s fried oysters and they weren’t crispy and were cooked with flour, not cracker meal, so she told them they should know better, being from the Mobile area,” Russ said.

“We laughed and joked with my friend that he’d been “crazy Wanda’d”, and it all started from there.”

What began as just good fun has became a family business that offers Crazy Wanda’s Cracker Meal for Seafood and, later joined by Crazy Wanda’s Chicken Tender Breading, used for chicken nuggets, pork chops and vegetables.

“They started as concepts in our heads, then we started playing around with a blend, had a USDA nutritional analysis

done, created logos, and now they’re made in a USDA facility that follows strict guidelines,” Russ said. “We preach they have half the salt of more common national brands but are fullflavored and seasoned but not overly spicy.”

According to Russ, who works full time as a manufacturers’ representative selling commercial food service equipment, he took

a circuitous route to the careers he has today.

“We were born and raised in the food service industry as my dad sold restaurant equipment,” he said. “The restaurant business is very tough, but when we turned 16, we started washing dishes until our graduations so we could buy cars and have spending money.”

But Russ pursued a major in biology and physical science at Troy University and worked in pharmaceutical and then paper chemical sales—finding neither to be his cup of tea.

Then an opportunity to be a manufacturers’ rep for The Hampton Group came along, and today he travels the state, selling fryers, ranges, dish

machines and other items to schools, nursing homes, hospitals and commercial restaurants.

Tripp, who lives in Oxford, Alabama, works as a marketing consultant who also calls on the food service industry. And Russ’s wife, Shelley, is involved in Crazy Wanda’s marketing efforts.

“I guess it goes to show that once bitten by the restaurant bug, it doesn’t leave you,” Russ said.

The bug to buy Crazy Wanda’s products also has a lasting effect, as the cracker meal and flour based breading are now offered in six different grocery store chains plus some specialty stores, mostly in the Birmingham and Mobile areas.

“You can find us in Piggly Wiggly, Food Depot, Foodland, Alabama Goods, Rouses and Western Supermarkets,” Russ said. “The 10 oz. bags range from $1.99 to $2.69 depending on the store and area. We’re really happy that sales have not only been steady but have increased lately after being on a television cooking segment and taking part in Taste of Pelham.”

So, is the Crazy Wanda crew cooking up anything new?

“We have developed three new seasonings that range in spiciness and can be used on almost anything—Original, Blackening and 5 Pepper—and are promoting them through word of mouth and on our Crazy Wanda’s Facebook page,” Russ said. “People can also contact us at 612-7007, on Facebook or email at RussGriffis@gmail.com In addition, the company has expanded to offer catering and on-site cooking in the Birmingham and Fairhope areas.

This has a broad menu, including everything from chicken and fish to pickles and most anything in between, Russ said.

“As I said, we were born and raised in the food service business and while our careers have taken different directions, we haven’t strayed too far,” Russ said. “Crazy Wanda’s gives us the opportunity to continue to dabble but also reminds us of why we don’t want to own a restaurant full-time.”

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–Dr. Maria Montessori, Creator of The Montessori Method When it comes to childcare, there’s a new kid on the block: River and Cape Montessori Nursery School. It’s the area’s first infant and toddler Montessori program that includes children under 18 months. Director Kelly Thomson touts the school as a place that respects each child’s potential and makes plans to meet each child at his or her developmental level.

Kelly, 31, is a certified Montessori teacher with over a decade’s experience teaching in a Montessori classroom. Her husband, James, also 31, is quite

The Thomsons decided to open the school after looking unsuccessfully for Montessori infant care when expecting their daughter, Savanna James, now one. “I knew the impact the Montessori Method has on young children, especially in the first few years, and I wanted a way to provide that for my little girl as well as other children in the area. Opening a Montessori nursery school was a natural fit,” Kelly explained.

The Montessori method is based on the premise that children have a natural desire to learn

child, Kelly says, “If they are on the edge of completing a lesson or developing a new skill, we don’t rush them through just because the schedule says it’s line time.

Their work is important.”

“One of the exciting things we are doing is gardening,” says Kelly. “This allows the child to

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a distance from his native home in Cape Town, South Africa and is truly living the “American Dream.” A golf pro at The Country Club of Birmingham by day, James serves as the school’s resident carpenter, building tiny chairs, tables, and anything in between.

and will instinctively seek what they need to grow and develop.

Coupling this with careful observation as well as a prepared environment of natural materials that mimic real life and promote independence provides the perfect atmosphere for learning. When asked an example of respecting the

dig in the dirt, which is usually a hit, and it awakens their curiosity about plants: how does a plant grow, how much water and sunlight does it need, can I eat it?

All of a sudden, that routine trip to the grocery store becomes a conversation about where those foods come from.”

Naturally, cooking is also a part of Kelly’s curriculum. Simple acts such as tearing herbs from the garden or washing fruits and vegetables give young children a sense of accomplishment and a sense of community as they work

also encouraged to experiment with art and music. “By offering a wide variety of opportunities and engaging all of their senses, we can cater to each kind of learner, be it an observer or a doer,” Kelly says.

“They each have a place here.”

The school received state licensing in August and offers both a standard rate, where the parent brings the child’s supplies, or an all-inclusive convenience rate, where the school provides for those needs. For further information, call 205-542-1424 or find them on Facebook.

Student leader at VIS introduced First Lady Bentley Valley Intermediate continues to set achievable objectives for students and the school as a whole through the Leader In Me program. Forth grader Jordan Holloway, a member of Mrs. Cranford’s public speaking class, was chosen to introduce First Lady Bentley at an assembly held October 22.

“We want students to have as much practice leading as possible in front of adults,” VIS Principal Robin Hollingsworth explained.

Jordan, along with other students and teachers, is also a member of the Lighthouse Team, which is the spearhead of the Leader in Me program at VIS. They decide what objectives the school chooses to pursue, such as the public

speaking club. The formation of more clubs, such as those centered around crocheting, cooking, pottery, games and other interests, is the next step VIS will take to further the program.

“We want the kids to know there are more ways to be a leader than just through public speaking,” said Principal Hollingsworth. “These clubs will offer the chance to lead while doing something fun, while letting the students get to know more about their teachers.” VIS has permission from the school board to host the clubs for one hour once a month during class hours so every student has the chance to participate. She would like every student to be participating in a club by the

end of the school year, or ideally, the winter break.

Once these clubs have the chance to get going, and students across campus have been able to practice leading in the classroom in different ways, Principal Hollingsworth wants to invite local leaders and businessmen to VIS one day to see the skills students have learned.

“Our goal, by the end of the year, is to have a proper Leadership Day,” she said. “We want local leaders to see the great things we are doing at VIS.”

VIS students win Scholastic contest, are top readers in Alabama Each summer for the past several years, Valley Intermediate School has participated in the Scholastic National Summer Reading Competition.

This competition, rather than focusing on number of books read, expects students to keep up with the number of minutes they read over the summer. “It encourages students to read anything, not just books,” explained Principal Robin Hollingsworth.

“If they read the recipe on the back of a box while helping mom or dad make dinner, that counts! Comics, anything!”

Since the focus isn’t on the contest, instead on reading for fun, the kids were more likely to participate. “This gives them an incentive to go home to mom and dad and say, ‘let’s read’,” she continued. “But it’s Librarian Mary Foy’s passion for reading that keeps us on track every year. She encourages the students to keep reading.”

That encouragement paid

off this year, because VIS came out in top in Alabama with a whopping 743,209 minutes’ worth of reading. This made VIS the #1 School in Alabama for Most Minutes Read. On October 22, Alabama’s First Lady Bentley visited VIS to read a book to the students in recognition for their accomplishments.

Mrs. Bentley read a scary story to the students and allowed them to ask her questions about life as the governor’s wife. They wanted to know about the governor’s mansion (including the Alabamashaped pool), their guards, privacy and pets.

Finally, Mrs. Bentley presented the school with an autographed copy of the new tourism book Alabama Road Trips.

“I want you guys to be able

to take this book home and tell your parents, ‘let’s go here this weekend’,” she said. “I hope you grow up I love Alabama as much as I do.”

Residential Beautification Award — 312 Honeysuckle Lane A radiating series of beds rotate outward, cascading down the front lawn of 312 Honeysuckle Lane tucked in back of Windstone Parkway.

Dr. Andrei Stanishevsky, Assistant Professor of Physics at UAB and his wife, Irina, who works in the UAB library, have been creating an evolving statement in their landscape since 2002.

Beginning first in the back yard, Stanishevsky, (known as Dr. Stan to his students), planted

select varieties of shade-tolerant species linked by winding stone paths. Here, one can walk among Crytomeria Japonica, fig trees, camellias, hydrangeas, and rosemary, enjoying the light peachy scent of an orange tea olive (Osmanthus fragrans

aurantiacus) and clematis almandii that twines around several trees and the back deck.

This fall, Stanishevsky, for the first time allowed himself two weeks to immerse himself in his ambitious landscape plan for the front yard. “I always find it relaxing to get outdoors and restful for my head, away from the classroom and additional hours of lab research and grant writing.”

Originally from Belarus, and its cold climate and short

growing season, Stanishevsky received a Post Doctorate Fellowship in 1996, which brought him to Pennsylvania State University, after which he taught at University of Maryland College Park.

Initially, it was necessary

to resolve drainage issues on the steeply sloped yard and Stanishevsky replaced ruined grass with lush Zoysia. Front center, a damaged maple tree was removed, making way for stone-edged beds styled with red, cream and black pebbles.

Alabama Landscape Materials delivered the soil, stones, and rocks.

Part of the original landscaping adjacent to the house was kept and is now pruned and shaped as a backdrop for the new design.

“I sought out drought/ heat resistant semi-succulent perennials and incorporate many ice plants,” he said.

Mixed throughout are Golden Ice Plant, (Delosperma deschampsii), Gelato (orange) and Delosperma cooperi (purple-red).

Another favorite is Muhly grass, which produces an ornamental purple haze and Stanishevsky has styled it near classic Nandina and a Pencil Point juniper. Nearby, the focus is a maturing Hollywood juniper that can be trimmed lightly to further enhance its interesting “wind-blown” shape.

“I have added select accents— this interestingly shaped stone, which to me looks like a praying monk and a cast-iron bunny. We call it our Welcome Bunny.”

On a side brick column

The base of a former leaning oak now serves as a pedestal for a classical Armillary Sphere.

resides a classical gargoyle made of black volcanic rock. “It is a French architectural motif, you know, and originally used as a drain spout,” Stanishevsky pointed out. “Around it I have placed meteorite shards—a hundred-million years old—that were found in Canada.”

Near the backyard gate is a dwarf pomegranate currently bearing fruit. Stanishevsky says it is too sour to eat, but is lovely decoratively used in baskets.

On the opposite side yard, a dry creek bed corrals the run-off water that formerly gushed over the front yard/grass.

“As I continue to plan and plant,” Stanishevsky emphasized, “I always think about how the whole composition will look in 5-10 years.”

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Alabama Air Guard Pilot returns home from his 8th deployment Major Shaun Southall, Pilot for the 117th ARW Alabama Air Guard, has finally returned home to Pelham after his 8th deployment overseas.

Major Southall was deployed to Doha, Qatar with daily missions over Afghanistan. Standing in his KC135R jet in the photograph,

he is welcomed home by his son Colin, daughter Myla and his Mother Kathy. Shaun is married to Alanna Rose Southall, the daughter of Buck and Kathy Southall from Pelham.

Welcome home, Shaun, and thank you for all you have done for the USA. We are proud to have you call Pelham your home.

The Martin Family of Fungo Hollow

Contributed by Scott A. Martin - BEVEL67@aol.com Fungo Hollow borders each side and extends the entire length (about two miles) of County Roads 33 and 35 from County Road 52 (in Pelham) to the main entrance of Oak Mountain State Park. The origin of the name “Fungo Hollow”

is not documented but it is believed to be derived from the Martin Family who settled in the area in the early 1920s. Many Martin Family members moved from Chilton County to Fungo Hollow, and one member of the Martin Family had a favorite saying – “I could go for some fun.” His friends nicknamed him “Fungo” and the hollow where the Martins settled became known as Fungo Hollow.

It is interesting to note that on both the 1930 and 1940 Shelby County Federal Census, the road which is now County Road 33 was known as Fungo Road.

Fungo Hollow was well known for its bootlegging, with numerous whiskey stills hidden in the area. For this reason it was also known as Bootlegger’s Hollow and Drunkard’s Hollow.

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The Martin family (and allied families) of Fungo Hollow descend from Isaac Newton Martin, born July 5, 1831 in

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Pelham Library Guild awarded memorial scholarship to LaTrinity Lewis This year, the Pelham Library Guild awarded its first memorial scholarship of $500 to LaTrinity Lewis. City Councilman and Library Guild member Maurice Mercer lost his dear mother, Kathryn Jenkins, to scleroderma the end of 2013. Library Director Barbara Roberts, Guild President Debbie Parrot, City Clerk Marsha Yates and several others came to him with the desire to honor her in some way.

“In lieu of flowers, we asked that donations be made to the guild in her honor,” Maurice explained.

“The donations kept coming in, so we were able to fund this scholarship. My family couldn’t be more grateful and humbled by this show of kindness,” Maurice continued.

LaTrinity, the recipient, shares Maurice’s gratitude. “I get so amazed and overwhelmed by how blessed I am,” she said. “I’m doing this for everybody who doesn’t

think they can go to college.”

Attending Alabama A&M on a merit scholarship means LaTrinity’s tuition is already paid for, so the $500 from the library will go toward books, supplies and housing.

“Scholarships like this one really help lessen the stress on a student, so they don’t worry so much about how they will cover expenses,” said her mother, Birmingham school teacher LaCresha McDaniel. “We are so grateful.”

“Receiving this scholarship is so personal to me, because I have seen the members of the guild, I’ve shaken their hands,” LaTrinity said.

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For now, LaTrinity said she is going to double major in psychology and social work, with the goal of becoming a forensic psychologist. “People who have been in

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I cry with them, but I tell them, ‘God gives the toughest battles to his strongest warriors,’” she said.

“The library is my safe haven,” LaTrinity said. “I go there to study or to get lost in a book and really enjoy myself.” Her mother credits reading for so much of her academic success, and said they will be looking to continue supporting the library in any way they can, in part to assure this scholarship continues to help others. “If we push education, more students will be able to see it is the key to success,” LaCre-

sha asserted. “It helps students see that young adults are doing positive things in their community.”

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Mayor calls for input from business owners about sign ordinance Mayor Gary Waters is asking Pelham merchants to step up and tell officials now what changes they want to the ordinance that governs business signs posted in the city.

According to the mayor, the current ordinance was last updated about seven years ago to allow for LED or digital signs, which had been previously banned.

“But the core of this ordinance was created years ago to outlaw portable trailer signs, then officials began adding other things that, frankly, I think make it rigid,” he said. “I believe the only two documents that don’t need to be revised are the U.S. Constitution and the Holy Bible. But the people need to tell us what changes they want.”

According to the mayor, the city doesn’t receive an overabundance of public complaints about signs and, when it does, they are usually about a too bright dusk-to-dawn light or too many yard or political signs.

But, he said, city officials are in a

constant “nod, nod, wink, wink”, give-and-take with business owners about illegal signage.

“It’s a game we play. Our sign enforcement people go home on Friday at 5 p.m. and out come the banned banners and balloons and illegally placed sandwich board signs,” he said. “What I want to do is meet this head on with input from merchants so we can actually help the business owners, especially those off of I-65 and 31 and those set in shopping center strips where it’s hard to let people know where your are and what you offer.”

Bob Miller, Pelham building and zoning official, and Mitch Morgan, building inspector, are charged with enforcing the sign ordinance.

If they receive a complaint or see an illegal sign, one will go to the location to explain and write up the violation, give the owner a copy of the ordinance and ask him to remove it.

“Most say okay, but some ask “why”, so we explain if it isn’t taken

down, Code Enforcement Officer Mike Williams will come out and they will be bonded to court,” said Bob. “But we also ask the owners to sign up for a committee of merchants to suggest changes and help rewrite the ordinance.

Unfortunately, no one seems to have the time.”

According to Bob, the more common violations include windblown objects--balloons, flags and banners not completely attached to buildings--and signs placed in the street right-of-way.

“The thing is, we want to look at solutions but owners don’t want to participate,” Bob said.

“We want a few business owners that are serious to sit down with officials, make suggestions and bring them forward for the city to look at. We really want to solve this for everybody’s sake.”

Mayor Waters agrees.

“It’s kind of a “put up or shut up” situation,” he said. “We’re a city of many small businesses and

are walking a fine line between having five miles of road that look like a used car lot or no advertising at all. The current ordinance is a flawed document that we want to change, but have to have the community tell us what changes to make.”

To contact Mayor Waters, call 620-6403 or email him at garywaters@pelhamonline.com.

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2nd LT James R. Mann IV US Army National Guard; Fort Lee, VA; Husband of Beth, proud father of Ashlee, Anna & Jay

SPC Christopher Martin US Army; Medic; Ft. Riley, KS; Son of Tom & Julie Martin

If your loved one is from Pelham and serves on active duty, please e-mail us their name, rank, address and where they are stationed to: pelhamcitynews@aol.com. When they come back home, please update us via e-mail or call 746-1188, so we can remove them from our active duty prayer list. Visit us online any time at: www.PelhamCityNews.com.

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Thank you for your support Volunteers: Ashley Anderson Melissa Ralph Ron Howard Vince Cottone Employees of Pelham’s IBERIABANK Employees of Pelham Public Library Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena Eric Benford Kenneth Paschal Sponsors: IBERIABANK Enhance Dental I.H. McNeill, III PC Pelham Eye Care Special Thanks to: The City of Pelham Pelham City Council Mayor Gary Waters Author Mary Kay Andrews Take 7 Jazz Band

In-Kind Sponsors: SG Design Studios Staples of Pelham Junior Davis and Associates Gooseprints, Inc. Shelby County Reporter

Vendors: Bama Budweiser The Happy Catering Company McAlister’s Deli Texas Roadhouse Gigi’s Cupcakes Zaxby’s of Pelham Highland Gourmet Scones Christian Catering Pelham High School Culinary Class Joe’s Italian Jake’s Southern and Caribbean Cafe Chubb’s Grubb Station Margarita Grill Chick-Fil-A Alabaster Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken Cozumel Grill & Mexican Restaurant Crazy Wanda’s LLC Jersey Boys Subs Mayfield Ice Cream Miller/Coors Publix

Pelham Seniors IN ACTION Pelham Senior Center • 620-6064 Open Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

The Pelham Senior Center is open to Shelby County residents, 55 and over, for fellowship, music, bingo, trips, fun, exercise, games and much more. Visit www.pelhamlibrary.com to view the senior center’s full event calendar. For more information, contact Director Regina Jimenez by Email, pelhamseniorcenter1@yahoo.com or call 620-6064.

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MONDAYS

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TUESDAYS

Art 10:30-12:30 $5/month; Advanced Line Dancing 1:00-2:00; Beginning Line Dancing 2:00-3:00; Rummikub 1:00-3:00 Nov. 11 Closed for Veteran’s Day Dec. 16 Trip to American Village for a “Colonial Christmas”

WEDNESDAYS Reveille Men’s Coffee Club 10:00; Bridge 10:00-1:00; Wii Bowling 11:00; Exercise 12:30-1:15; Rummikub 1:00-3:00 Nov. 12-13 Trip to Biltmore Dec. 24 Closed for Christmas Holidays THURSDAYS Pelham New Pioneers 10:30-1:00 Nov. 6 Niki Sepsas “Lewis & Clark Part 2” Nov. 13 Bingo Nov. 20 Cindy Nicholson, Musician, Thanksgiving Covered Dish Luncheon Nov. 27 Center is closed for Thanksgiving Holidays Dec. 4 RSVP Christmas Luncheon at the Civic Complex Dec. 11 Dolores Hydock “Christmas Memory”, Christmas covered dish luncheon Dec. 18 Bingo Dec. 25 Closed for Christmas Holidays Jan. 1 Closed for New Years Day Jan. 8 Jim Qukenbush , Musician

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P E L H A M ’ S C O M M U N I T Y O F FA I T H ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Oak Mountain Independent Church 1475 Highway 35, 663-1927 Pastor George Golden Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM

RiverPoint Church

375 Bearden Road, 621-0112 Pastor Bobby Lewis • riverpointchurch.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM

BAPTIST

Crosscreek Baptist Church 600 Crosscreek Trail, 663-4886 crosscreekbaptist.org Sunday Worship 10:00 AM

CrossWay Christian Fellowship

Sun View Baptist Church

Meets at Valley Intermediate, 685-9447 Dr. Mark A. Boyd • sunviewbaptist.com Sunday Morning Service 11:00 AM

Church of Christ at Oak Mountain

2054 Oak Mtn State Park Rd, 663-6566 Bob Hutto, Evangelist • oakmtnchurch.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 AM

Pelham Church of Christ

3405 Pelham Parkway, 663-7735 Dick Sztanyo • pelhamchurchofchrist.com Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM

CHURCH OF GOD

Pelham Church of God

2100 Highway 52 East, 664-0120 Pastor Mitch Underwood Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM

First Baptist Church-Pelham

Pelham Church of God of Prophecy

Indian Springs First Baptist Church

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Living Hope Baptist Church

3545 Cahaba Valley Road, 988-4371 Father Martin J. Bagay, Interim Rectori saintfrancisindiansprings.org Sunday Holy Eucharist 8:30, 10:45 AM

3375 Cahaba Valley Road, 988-3662 Pastor Charlie Dale • isfbc.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM

419 Philippians Boulevard, 664-0491 Pastor Clay Parrish • livingwithhopechurch.org Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM

Oak Mountain Baptist Church

1805 Highway 35, 663-3045 Brother Ken Phillips • ombcpelham.org Sunday Worship 10:30 AM

Oakland Baptist Church

244 Cahaba Valley Pkwy, 988-0031 Pastor Jonny White Prayer, Preaching & Praise 10:30 AM

3362 Pelham Parkway, 620-9598 Pastor Krameon Martin Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM

Saint Francis of Assisi

METHODIST (UNITED)

Lakeview Pelham’s First United Methodist 5154 Highway 11, 663-3309 Pastor Michael Miller • lakeviewonline.net www.theflockthatrocks.com Sunday Morning Contemporary Worship 10:30am

The Rock Church

3540 Pelham Parkway, 383-7545 Pastor Steven Van Gieson • rockofbirmingham.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 AM

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

3039 Wilson Street, 205-685-0004 Pastors Scott McKinney and Justin Hill therenovationchurch.net Sunday Morning Worship 10:07AM

2720 Cahaba Valley Rd, 733-9038 • lds.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Meets at Shelby Co. YMCA, 966-3327 Pastor Fred Muse • crosswaycf.org Sunday Worship 10:00 AM 2867 Pelham Parkway, 663-7492 Pastor Dr. Mike Shaw • fbcpelham.org Sunday Worship 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 AM

MORMON

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Church of the Highlands-Riverchase

9013 Highway 261, 980-5577 Pastor Chris Hodges • churchofthehighlands.com Sunday Morning Worship 8:00, 9:30, 11:15 AM

The Connection

135 Corporate Way, 620-0720 Pastor Greg Davis - theconnection.cc Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 AM Hope World Outreach Ministry 192 Chandalar Place Drive, 655-1332

Pastor Earl V. Gardner

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM Kingdom Christian Center 2760 Pelham Parkway, 637-3473 Pastor Jerry McClain • kingdomchristiancenter.net Sunday Worship Service 10:30 AM

The Renovation Church

Truth International Church 3157 Pelham Parkway,

Bishop Robert Ivy Sr. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 AM

PENTACOSTAL New Testament Christian Church 2976-D Pelham Parkway, 401-1629 Pastor E.J. Rodriguez newtestamentchristianchurches.org Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM

PRESBYTERIAN

Life Christian Fellowship

Korean Presbyterian Church

Meets at Shepherd’s Promise, 620-1725 Pastor Bob Kuehner • lifechristian.us Sunday Celebration 10:00 AM

7814 Helena Road, 982-1990 Pastor Rev. Steven Son Sunday English Worship 11:00 AM

Life Church

Our community of faith offers many services and programs year-round. Please visit the church’s website for additional information about upcoming events and programs.

1449 Court Place, 663-1937 Pastor Rick Bishop • wherelifeisgood.com Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 AM

Oak Mountain Community Church 889 Oak Mtn State Park Rd, 663-7176 Pastor Gene Brown • oakmountaincc.com Sunday Worship/Kid’s Church 10:30 AM

Attend the Church of Your Choice This Sunday!

Auburn’s Harrison School of Pharmacy Welcomes two Pelham residents The Harrison School of Pharmacy’s Class of 2018 joined the Auburn Family on Saturday, Aug. 16 as friends and family joined the incoming student pharmacists at the 2014 White Coat Ceremony.

Among the new studentpharmacists are Pelham natives Morgan Nicole Fancher and Amanda DeLane Holloway.

Morgan, the daughter of Matthew and Dianne Fancher, is a 2010 graduate of the Alabama School of Fine Arts. She earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from UAB in 2014.

Amanda, daughter of Russell and Melissa Holloway, is a 2010 graduate of Evangel Classical Christian School. She earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Mississippi State University in 2014.

The White Coat Ceremony, one of the most anticipated milestones in a pharmacist’s

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path, signified the end of the Foundations of Pharmacy orientation week and the beginning of the four-year journey of pharmacy school. The presentation of their own white coats, used to recognize health care professionals throughout the world, represents the next crucial stage of their education in which they will actively engage with patients and other professionals.

At the Harrison School of Pharmacy, faculty members view student pharmacists as junior colleagues in the profession of pharmacy. Thus, the presentation of the white coat symbolizes their formal induction into the profession of pharmacy. While the students are still trainees, the event symbolizes their entry into the

profession of pharmacy.

“I consider it to be a privilege and honor to be the person that coats students on their arrival and hoods them when they graduate,” said HSOP Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Paul Jungnickel. “The day of the white coat ceremony and graduation day are my two most favorite days on the HSOP’s academic calendar. Presenting the white coats to members of

our entering class is especially meaningful to me and I enjoy sharing in this joyous time for our entering class.”

The Class of 2018 is made up of 149 students, with 127 living on the Auburn campus and 22 on the Mobile campus.

The group brings a diverse background to HSOP as the class is made up of students from 16 different states and nearly 40 different universities.

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December. Registration is required. Please contact the library with any questions at 620-6418.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00AM-8:00PM, FRIDAY 9:00AM-5:00PM, SATURDAY 10:00AM-5:00PM & CLOSED SUNDAY

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SPECIAL ADULT EVENTS penned with Norman McMillan, Ornament Workshop Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 2PM Create a unique ornament using a family photo or a hand drawn design of your own. Custom ornaments add something extra special to any Christmas tree. They are also great ideas for gift giving and little mementos to brighten someone’s day. All that’s required for making your own transparency ornaments is a few supplies provided by library staff and a little creativity.

Make a photo ornament for all your loved ones and let them know you’ve been thinking of them. Registration required. Please call the library at 620-6418.

Author Event Mike Mahan with Norman McMillan: No Hill Too High for a Stepper: Memories of Montevallo, Alabama Saturday Jan. 17 at 2PM Local author Dr. Mike Mahan will come to the Pelham Public Library to talk about his book, No Hill Too High for a Stepper: Memories of Montevallo, Alabama. The book

explores Mr. Mahan’s childhood and adolescence during the great depression, forties and fifties. Much more than just a memoir, this book captures an intimate snapshot of Mahan’s loving, supportive parents, friends, and townspeople from a bygone time in Montevallo. There will be an author signing afterward.

This event is free to the public, but seating is limited. Please reserve your seat by calling the library at 620-6418.

ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS/EVENTS Purl Jam Knitters Saturday Jan. 3 at 1-3PM Join us for knitting at the Pelham Public Library! For beginners, we will help you get started on you first project. Please bring size 8, 9, or 10 knitting needles and a skein of light to medium colored yarn.

Experienced knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists are encouraged to join us for some good conversation with people who appreciate your craft! Our group meets once a month with the exception of

In an effort to assist those that cannot take advantage of the weekday classes at the library, Pelham Public Library offers night and weekend computer classes.

Classes are free and will remain small to ensure that students receive the most from their participation.

Patrons are encouraged to register soon. Those interested may register in person or over the phone at 620-6418.

SPECIAL CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS/EVENTS Gingerbread Houses Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:00PM, Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2:30PM, and Monday, Dec. 8 at 4:00PM It’s time again to think about the holidays: Santa, snow and gingerbread houses! Pelham Library is getting ready for its annual gingerbread house craft. Bring your ideas and creativity and take home your candy-covered creation. Cost is $5.00 in advance or $10.00 day of the craft. Registration is required.

Please call early because this popular craft fills up quickly! For more information, please call the Pelham Public Library at 403-6465.

miss this opportunity to have your picture taken with Santa Claus, munch on some yummy snacks, and make a craft, all for free. Pictures will be emailed to you. If you have any questions about this program please call the Pelham Public Library at 620-6418. Santa can’t wait to see you!

Special Christmas Storytime Thursday, Dec 18 at 6:30PM Join us for a special storytime all about Santa complete with a special guest!

Storytime Themes: November 5/6 - “The Letter E” 12/13 - “The Letter F” 19/20 - “Happy Thanksgiving” 26 - No Storytime 27 - Closed December 3 - “The Letter G” 4 - No Storytime (Gingerbread) 10/11 - “Merry Christmas” 24/25 - Closed 31 - No Storytime January 1 - No Storytime 7/8 - “The Letter H” 14/15 - “The Letter I”

TEEN PROGRAMS

Pelham YA Book Club, Brunch with Santa Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 10:00AM Saturday, Nov. 15 at 3:00PM The Pelham Public Library’s annual “Brunch With Santa” takes place on December 17th at 10:00 am. You’ve waited all year, and it is finally time to meet with the big guy. So don’t

Members will be reading The Winner’s Curse By Marie Rutkoski.

Join us for cupcakes and snacks while we discuss some of the newest books in YA lit!

Rookie football players join Panthers The Pelham panthers football team has had to overcome a lot of adversity this season. With the Pelham-Helena split, not only did PHS lose half their students, but the Panthers lost more than half of their football players.

This presented a new and unique opportunity for two students to join the team who had not only never played football for the Panthers, but had never played at all.

"It's been a challenge," PHS head coach Brett Burnett admitted. "They have had to learn basics that many other players learned in youth football. But they're learning quickly."

The two athletes in question are 11th grader Alexander Castillo and 10th grader James Hollingsworth, who are excited for the opportunity to play with the Panthers. "They're good kids," coach Burnett asserted. "They work hard."

If the Panthers’ 47-0 blowout against the John Carroll's Cavaliers on Homecoming night is any indication, all that work is starting to pay off. “Magical things happen at Homecoming,” Alexander said. “The coaches were able to put different players in, and everybody did something great.”

(James was quick to point out they both had a chance to play in that game.)

A self-proclaimed “military guy,” Alexander took part in ROTC during his first two years at PHS. This year, not enough students signed up, so the program was not implemented. “I wanted to get into another team-building type of activity, and a recruiter suggested football because it helped him mentally and physically once he got to boot camp,” Alexander explained. He plays mostly defense and tackle, but is willing to try other positions. “I’ll play center if it helps the team!”

For James, hearing about his father’s football legacy coerced him into giving the sport a shot.

“My dad was always a huge inspiration for me,” he said. “I always hear about him playing football in high school, and I thought, if he did it, I can too!” He plays mostly wide receiver, back end safety, or cornerback.

“Playing on this team has helped me blossom as a person,” James said. “There’s no greater thing than coming out here after

7th period to hang out with these guys before practice.”

Alexander agrees: “I love the people on this football team— we’re like a family.”

This great positive attitude of the team and the coaches has helped them settle in. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a team want a win so badly,” James said. “It takes a lot of heart to know you’re the underdog, but go out there and play to the best of your ability anyway, and we do!”

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We would like to invite you to come down to our Golf Shop for an Unbelievable after-Thanksgiving sales event!

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PHS Culinary Arts classes teach students practical cooking skills “Yes, Chef.” “Thank you, Chef.” These are phrases we are used to hearing from desperate restaurant owners and cooks to Chef Gordon Ramsey on shows like Kitchen Nightmares on The Food Network. Where you might not be used to hearing them: in the halls of PHS. The students and novice cooks-in-training you may hear are referring to Chef Doug Allen, who is now in his second year teaching the Hospitality & Tourism and Culinary Arts courses at PHS.

For $50 per semester, students learn all about kitchen safety, food handling, equipment and basic cooking skills. “I love hearing kids realize, ‘I can grow that?

I can make my own sausage?’”

Chef Allen said. With longer, block-style classes and smaller class sizes, the students’ capacity for learning and comprehension in his classes is much higher than last year.

In the classroom, they will learn the components of a recipe, calculate the food cost for that recipe, and designate jobs to different people in their cooking groups. The following day, they will head into the kitchen for a “lab day,” where they will actually cook the

recipe they learned the day before. Talk about the best lunch!

“The interest level is there for this class–it’s a good career readiness program because it

lets them participate in a very hands-on way, and helps them decide ‘I never want to set foot in a kitchen again,’ or ‘I like this and want to pursue it!’

Chef Allen hopes to expose the students to different career paths that are available in the food industry. “There is more to the culinary arts that cooking for $10 an hour in some restaurant!” he said.

Some of the students last year were able to go on a field trip with Chef Allen to a Sysco Warehouse in Birmingham, and he is excited to repeat the trip this year. “They can see that food sitting there, see the way it’s being held, processed and cooked on a large scale, and that translates to the classroom,” he said.

Before coming to teach at

PHS, Chef Allen worked as a corporate chef for Saks Inc. and Parisians for ten years, then he and his wife owned their own business for five years, and most recently, he was the Executive Chef at UAB for three years.

Aside from his classes, Chef Allen has one competition team, made up of only a handful of his students who volunteered to join, and they practice for the competition in the kitchen after school whenever they can. The only competition they attend for now is the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation-run ProStart, but the students also got practice plating and serving at the Taste of Pelham.

We look forward to see what these students can cook up next!

CITY OF PELHAM | PELHAM YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL | 2015 REGISTRATION It will soon be time to register for Pelham Youth Baseball and Softball!

Register at the Park and Rec Office January 10 and 24 from 9AM to noon, or call the park at 620-6426 to set up a time to come by the office for registration between January 5 and 30.

All athletes must be registered before 11AM on January 30.

ELIGIBILITY League age is that age attained by a player prior to April 30 of the current year for baseball and prior to January 1 for softball.

REGISTRATION FEES The fee for the first child is $160.00. This fee will decrease by $10.00 for each additional child in a family up to three children.

Example: Three children register to play from the same family First Child--$160.00 Second Child--$150.00 Third Child--$140.00 The registration fee includes the uniform (2 jerseys and a hat baseball, 2 jerseys and a visor or clinic for softball), supplemental insurance, equipment replacement, umpires, and championship trophies.

BIRTH CERTIFICATES Player’s date of birth must be certified by birth or baptismal certificate. Please include a copy of the child’s birth certificate with the registration form. If your child played during the 2014 season, a birth certificate is not required.

EVALUATIONS Player evaluations for the 2015 season will be February 7, 2015.

Division Boys

League Age

Time

Field

Division Girls

League Age

Time

Field

Minor A

5

10:00am

5

6 & under

6

10:00am

6

6

11:00am

5

8 & under

8

10:00am

1

7

10:00am

2

10 & under

10

11:00am

1

8

11:00am

2

9

10:00am

4

10

11:00am

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Minor AA Minor AAA

PROSPECTIVE COACHES AND ASSISTANT COACHES Anyone interested in coaching or assisting a team (including former coaches and assistants) may obtain a volunteer form at the Park and Recreation office. This form must be filled out and given back to Billy/Robert prior to noon January 24, 2015. Coaches will be notified of their acceptance to coach by 02-02-15. A background check will be run on all managers and coaches for the safety of our children.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER 2015 January 10 (Saturday) Registration at Park and Rec. Office 9AM-12PM January 24 (Saturday) Registration at Park and Rec. Office 9AM-12PM January 24 (Saturday) Manager/coaching forms deadline 12PM January 30 (Friday) 11AM Last day to register your child for baseball/softball by appointment

Commercial Beautification Award First Financial Bank This month’s Commercial Beautification Award is presented to First Financial Bank at 3304 Pelham Parkway.

The pleasing landscaping here includes mature junipers flanking the front doors and dwarf magnolia serving as “bookends” at the outer corners.

A crape myrtle anchors the front left area along the drive-thru.

Seasonal color is added across the front parking area.

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First Financial Bank was originally chartered in 1936 in Bessemer and is still headquartered there today.

The network includes nine branches in Shelby, Bibb, Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties.

First Financial prides itself on personal service and individual attention to every customer.

Branch Manager, Tiffany Warren, provides a common

sense point of view when making decisions regarding customer banking needs, along with her staff, Michelle Smitherman, Juanita Thomas, and Stacie Langford.

At First Financial Bank, you will find the same great products and rates of the larger banks, while they seek to top the competition with personal service and attention.

Calendar of Events WEEKLY EVENTS WEEKDAYS Various Activities, Pelham Senior Center, 10:00AM-3:00PM WEDNESDAYS Storytime, Pelham Library, 9:15AM & 10:30AM THURSDAYS PHS Early Release Program Students leave at 1:55PM PJ Storytime, Pelham Library, 6:30PM

November

6 - American Legion Post 555, Pelham Senior Center, 7:00pm 7 - Bama Hockey-Arkansas, PCC&IA, 8:00pm BamaHockey.net 8 - Bama Hockey-Arkansas, PCC&IA, 1:00pm BamaHockey.net - Try Hockey for Free, Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena, 3:15-4:15pm 10 - Pelham Board of Education, City Hall, 4:00pm 11 - Veterans Day: City Offices, Library & Schools Closed Garbage/Recycling collection will run usual schedule - National Veterans Day Parade including our American Legion Post 555, 1:30pm For more information and parade route visit nationalveteransday.org 13 - Planning Commission Meeting, City Hall, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 14 - Valley Elementary Blood Drive, 8:30am-5:30pm - Zamora Shrine Circus, PCC&IA, Adventure begins an hour before show time, 4:30pm & 7:45pm, Visit zamorashrinecircus.com for tickets and information 15 - Zamora Shrine Circus, PCC&IA, Adventure begins an hour before show time, 12:00pm, 4:00pm & 7:45pm, Visit zamorashrinecircus.com for tickets and info - Respite Care (special needs 0-21), free, must reserve AaronsStaffRespite.org 16 - Zamora Shrine Circus, PCC&IA, Adventure begins an hour before show time, 1:00pm & 4:00pm, Visit zamorashrinecircus.com for tickets and information 17 - City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 24 - Pelham City Schools and Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Break Nov. 24-28 27 - Happy Thanksgiving: City Offices & Library Closed Nov. 27-28 NO Garbage/Recycling Collection, Trash Taxi will run one day behind through Sat.

December 1 - City’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, PCC&IA, Santa will be available for photos with the “youngest children” in the Banquet Hall 5:45-6:15pm; Program begins at 6:30pm see page ? for additional details 4 - American Legion Post 555 Meeting, Pelham Senior Center, 7:00pm 6 - Bama Hockey-Mississippi State, PCC&IA, 8:00pm BamaHockey.net 8 -Pelham Board of Education Meeting, City Hall, 4:00pm Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Emergency Svc. Avail.

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- Christmas Decoration Judging, Make sure your Lights are on by 6:00pm 11 - Planning Commission Meeting, City Hall, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 15 - City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 19 - Pelham City Schools dismissal: Students 1:00pm, Faculty/Staff 3:00pm 20 - Respite Care (special needs 0-21), free, must reserve AaronsStaffRespite.org - Stevan Grebel’s The Nutcracker, Pelham High Auditorium, 7:00pm 21 - Stevan Grebel’s The Nutcracker, Pelham High Auditorium, 2:30pm 22 - Pelham City Schools’ Christmas Holiday Dec. 22-Jan. 2 24 - Christmas Eve: City Offices & Library Closed Dec. 24-25 Garbage/Recycling collections will run as usual - Watch for Santa on the Firetruck to visit a neighborhood near you 25 - Merry Christmas NO Garbage/Recycling collection, Trash Taxi will run one day behind through Sat. 31 - New Year’s Eve—Don’t drink and drive or get in the car with someone who has been drinking. Before you leave home put these Safe Ride numbers in your cell phone: Birmingham Yellow Cab 205-328-4444 or request a cab by calling 888-686-2935 or 888-686-2935 and The Johnson Law Firm will pay the cab fare for impaired drivers on New Year’s Eve. If all else fails call a family member or friend.

January 1 - Happy New Years: City Offices & Library Closed NO Garbage/Recycling collection, Trash Taxi will run one day behind through Sat. 2 - Pelham City Schools Teacher Workday/Professional Development—No Students 5 - Pelham City Schools 2nd Semester Begins—Full Day for Students - City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 8 - Planning Commission Meeting, City Hall, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 9 - Bama Hockey-Florida State, PCC&IA, 8:00pm BamaHockey.net 10 - Bama Hockey-Florida State, PCC&IA, 7:00pm BamaHockey.net 12 - Pelham Board of Education, City Hall, 4:00pm 16 - Bama Hockey-Auburn, PCC&IA, 8:00pm BamaHockey.net 17 - Bama Hockey-Auburn, PCC&IA, 7:00pm BamaHockey.net - Respite Care (special needs 0-21), free, must reserve AaronsStaffRespite.org 18 - Bama Hockey-Auburn, PCC&IA, 2:00pm BamaHockey.net 19 - Martin L. King Jr. Birthday: Pelham City Schools Closed PCC&IA ~ Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena

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Karen Bragan retires from city work Friends, coworkers and family members of Karen Bragan filled the courtroom during her retirement party held on July 31. Karen was presented with a personalized rocking chair commemorating her 25 years of service.

“I love all these people so much,” Karen said. “I’ve been here so long.” She worked as a receptionist, in the Pelham Water Works and in Accounts Payable, but her longest position was with the Pelham City Court.

Retired Judge Brad Bishop, who worked with her for 20 years called Karen an angel. “We sometimes work with difficult personalities here in court, but Karen could always resolve issues with grace. Even the irate would always go away smiling,” he said.

“Her strong suit was dealing with the public. She is a special lady!”

Karen’s son, Scottie, and daughter, Brook Elliott, with her sons, Chase and Scott, joined her,

as well as her older sister, who is recovering from encephalitis and brain surgery.

“She’s the kind of person who keeps the whole family going,” Brook said. “She likes to do for everybody and she’ll drop anything that she’s doing to help any one that she can.”

“She went to UAB every day after work to visit her sister during her recent lengthy illness.

Also, she acts as mom to her two nephews.”

Elliott shared that Karen, who has bounced back from triple bypass surgery earlier this year, is ready to spend time with family.

“Our family enjoys every Auburn game together during football season. We have season tickets because my grandfather played there and we always look forward to this tradition,” she said.

The City of Pelham thanks and congratulates Karen Bragan for her many years of unselfish dedication to the city.

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