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Easter Egg Hunts All Over Town… City of Pelham Egg Hunt April 15, City Park Oak Mountain Egg Hunt April 1, @ the State Park
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Details & much more inside! CITY GETS PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY TEAM & TOP OWNER TO BOOT! Former Birmingham Bulls owner Art Clarkson coming to town next Fall!
OLD PELHAM LUNCH FAVORITE STILL SERVING UP SOME FINE FOOD! Have you tried Louie’s Fine Foods lately? Grab a friend and try them today.
PANTHERS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM WINS AREA TITLE
Finish season with an Elite 8 appearance and a 5th Place ranking at the state level.
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PELHAM’S NEWEST SWIM COMMUNITY! Donovan Builders, LLC, is an established, high quality homebuilder. You expect more in a Donovan home. Jack Donovan stakes his reputation on every home he builds, and it shows in the craftsmanship on display. From elegant, coffered ceilings to traditional, old world wood cabinetry and flooring, tile showers, granite tops and elegant fixtures throughout, features in Donovan homes are usually only found in homes with a much higher price. Huge lots are trademarks of Donovan’s premiere development—Grey Oaks. Surrounded by hills and trees, residents have the best of both worlds—only 5 minutes from I-65 at the County Road 52 interchange and about the same to all the shopping and dining opportunities found along the Hwy 280 corridor. Add in a swimming pool and community pavilion, Pelham schools, proximity to all of Pelham’s other amenities such as Alabama’s largest state park, Pelham’s Racquet Club and golf course, and you have the perfect place in North Shelby County to call home. We’re open 7 days a week, so stop in today and let our team of Realtors®
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Sunshine and Greetings! There is a lot going on this month-- Spring has sprung, trees are in bloom, and everybody seems to have a little extra bounce in their step with the season change. Attention kids: April means Easter egg hunts in Pelham! No matter how you feel about daylight savings time, having that extra hour of sunshine always adds a little something to my day. (Although losing that hour in the morning takes a couple of days to get used to.) Please take a look at our Highway 31 Antique, Consignment and Resale Trail spread in this edition. There are six such Pelham establishments along and just off of Hwy 31 (and a couple from Alabaster) that might just have that treasured piece of furniture or priceless antique that would fit just right in your home. Forget about paying retail, these businesses build their repuatations around the bargains they offer! We are featuring one of these businesses in each issue for a more in depth look. This issue, it’s Oak Mountain Emporium, recently relocated from the big log cabin overlooking I-65 to the old Bass Building next to Nino’s Italian on Highway 31. Stop in and let owner Liz Lemons help you find just what you’re looking for. Please support all of our advertisers, for they help bring you each issue of the Pelham City News. I hope you enjoy this edition. Happy Spring!
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1 - Spring Clean Up Day- Heavy Trash Items Must be Curbside by 6:00am - Free Shelby County Landfill Day - Pro-Tec Recyling, Pelham City Hall, 8:00am-12:00pm to accept electronics for a nominal fee; secure hard-drive destruction for $10 each - Egg Hunt & Spring Market, Oak Mtn State Park, 10:00am-4:00pm 3 - City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm - Safehouse 2017 Advocates Award Ceremony, PCC&IA, 6:00pm 6 - Pelham Oaks & Pelham Ridge Elem., 5K Pre-Registration, 8:00am-4:00pm - American Legion Post 555, Pelham Senior Center, 7:00pm, for more info contact Commander Barry Blount at 205-531-4131 8 - 2017 Women’s $25,000 Pro Circuit Tournament Apr. 8-15, PRC - Blades on Bama presented by BFSC, PCC&IA 10 - Storm Water Regulations Board, City Hall, 7:00pm 11 - Pelham Oaks & Pelham Ridge Elem., 5K Pre-Registration, 8:00am-4:00pm 13 - Planning Commission Meeting, City Hall, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 15 - City of Pelham Easter Egg Hunt, Youth Football Field, 9:00am-10:00am - Respite Care (special needs 0-21), free, must reserve AaronsStaffRespite.org 17 - City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 18 - Pelham Business Council Meeting, PCC&IA, 11:00am-1:00pm 22 - Jubilee Joe’s Crawfish Boil & Music, Oak Mtn Amphitheatre, 1:00-10:00pm - Barons Hockey Night, Regions Field 1401 1st Ave S Birmingham, 7:00pm 24 - Pelham Board of Education Meeting, City Hall Council Chambers, 6:30pm 29 - Free Document Shredding (6 box limit) for Residents by the Library & Shred It, Pelham Library, 10:00am-12:00pm
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Contact Pelham Parks & Rec., 620-6426, for Youth Football/Cheer Reg. Dates 1 - City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 4 - American Legion Post 555, Pelham Senior Center, 7:00pm, for more info contact Commander Barry Blount at 205-531-4131 5 - Cinco De Mayo 8 - Storm Water Regulations Board, City Hall, 7:00pm 11 - Planning Commission Meeting, City Hall, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 14 - Mother’s Day 15 - City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 16 - Pelham Business Council Meeting, PCC&IA, 11:00am-1:00pm 19 - Our Town May 19-27, South City Theatre 20 - Respite Care (special needs 0-21), free, must reserve AaronsStaffRespite.org
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Early talks between Art Clarkson and the City of Pelham back in August 2013. Clarkson is seen above with Bob Lochamy and Mayor Waters. Pics from two earlier renditions of the Bulls seen below. What fan could forget the play of tough guy Jerome Bechard in the 90s?
Are the Bulls coming to Pelham? A professional hockey team is coming to the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena in the fall of 2017, but according to Mayor Gary Waters and Council President Rick Hayes, the rights to the name “Bulls” is still being determined as the amateur hockey association which calls the Pelham ice rink home is currently known as the Birmingham Bulls. Art Clarkson, former owner of the professional Birmingham Bulls, has signed an agreement with the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena to house a new team at their ice venue. The city council approved the lease agreement recently. The team plans to join the Southern Professional Hockey League which has 10 teams from across the Southeast, one of which happens to be the ever popular Huntsville Havoc. Clarkson owned the Birmingham Bulls from 1992-1998 and said he’d like to retain the Bulls name and logo for the new team. In an article on al.com, Mayor
Waters said it’s the perfect time for professional hockey to return to the Birmingham area. “The Bulls played in Birmingham in the 90s when hockey hadn’t quite caught on. People went to games more out of curiosity. But now hockey is one of the top five top growing sports in the country.” He pointed out that Pelham has numerous amateur hockey leagues for different age groups nowadays and serves as the home ice for both the University of Alabama and UAB club hockey teams. In the article, Clarkson said that he initially wanted the new hockey team to play at the BJCC Legacy Arena, which is where the Bulls played. But he went on to say that the decision to move to Pelham is one that he is excited about. Mayor Waters said that Pelham currently doesn’t have a sufficient number of dressing rooms or concession stands, and will need to add approximately 250 more seats to the main arena. Lots of fun is about to hit the City of Pelham! Stay tuned…
Pelham City Schools Award Lee Short Secondary Teacher of the Year “Total Surpise!” exclaimed Lee Short. She was named secondary Teacher of the Year for Pelham City Schools for this school year. Short has been teaching for 13 years with all of them being at Pelham High School. She originally thought she wanted to attend graduate school to work in a research field such as genetics or molecular biology. After her experiences tutoring throughout college and being head teaching assistant for the Biology 105 class at the University of Montevallo though, she realized that teaching was what she really wanted to do. She thoroughly enjoyed her interactions with students in the subject she loved so much. The best part about teaching to Short is “seeing a student’s reaction when he or she is struggling with a concept and all of a sudden they
get it.” She added, “We have so many good teachers at Pelham High that many of them are deserving of this honor.” Dr. Jason Yohn, Principal of PHS, explained, “With science being her subject matter, there is a lot of information that has to be communicated to students. Many times, the information being communicated is sometimes difficult to understand. She is serious about the task at hand and attacks every day with vigor and excitement for teaching and learning.” He also added that “she is dedicated and works extremely hard to provide meaningful lessons for our students each and every day.” Mrs. Short teaches AP Biology, Biology and Earth and Space Science. Congratulations on this well deserved honor.
2013 Pelham High School Graduate Called to the Ministry Siluria Baptist Church in Alabaster (Shelby Baptist Association) has called Gardner Fish as Interim Student Pastor. Fish is a 2013 graduate of Pelham High School and is currently enrolled in the undergraduate program of The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary’s Birmingham Extension. He plans to enroll in the extension’s M.Div. program after earning his degree later this year. Michael J. Brooks is pastor at Siluria Baptist Church. PelhamCityNews.com , Spring 2017 �,��TO ADVERTISE, CALL 746-1188 7
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Taking a moment one morning to pose in front are l-r: Kimball Tauffner, Louie Sarris and Sam Pihakis.
Let’s meet for lunch at Louie’s Fine Foods! One of my favorite TV shows is the one where they go and find old, greasy spoon restaurants that are really hidden gems of culinary delight. We actually have one of those right here in Pelham, and I for one am guilty of overlooking what was once one of the most popular lunch spots in town, Louie’s Fine Foods. Though it’s sign out front is faded and a glance in the door might not look like it, don’t be fooled; Louie’s serves up some of the most delicious meat and three meals around these parts with those big fat yeast rolls that are as delicious now as they ever were. (They harken back to meals at the Pioneer Cafe in Roebuck.) Being a native of Birmingham who was raised on terrific restaurants featuring a Greek flair, I have always appreciated that aspect of eating at Louie’s. (Think Nickies downtown or on Finley Blvd.)
When Louie first opened in Pelham, his father, the late George Sarris and his uncle, Ted (previously the owner of Ted’s in downtown Birmingham), worked the line. I will never forget his father’s dry wit on my first visit there; I asked what kind of fish they had that day. His answer? “Dead, you want some?” I burst out laughing. His mom, Rika, worked the cash register with her infectious smile and always with a kind word. You could always find Louie, in his trademark ball cap, hovering over the stove in the kitchen cooking up some delicious entrees and veggies to stock the serving line each day. That’s still his hangout. Louie grew up in the business. Starting to work at an early age in his dad’s restaurant, Barbecue King. It was in the building that was formerly known as Constantine’s, a staple
of yesteryear near the State Fairgrounds on the western side of Birmingham. “The restaurant business is all I’ve ever known,” said Louie. “After my father retired and with the neighborhood in decline, I started looking for a place to call my own,” he continued. “I was at a truck stop here in Pelham with a friend, and I just really liked what I saw of Pelham. Max’s Cafeteria had just closed here when its owners had relocated to the Pelham Promenade (changing the name to Karen’s in the process).” Louie made a deal to purchase the entire building that now houses Louie’s Fine Foods back in 1999. A longtime friend, Sam Pihakis, works the front line and the cash register for Louie these days. You might recognize the Pihakis name; Sam’s uncle, Jim, is the founder of Jim ‘n Nick’s.
Louie and Sam are joined by a competent and hard working crew all of whom are eager to make your lunch one that will bring you back again and again. Louie is currently trying to decide on several things he can offer to enhance his business. One of these is the possibility of Louie’s opening for dinner in the near future. (Currently, they are open for lunch from 11am-2pm seven days a week). The next time you are craving some down home vegetables, one of his daily souvlakis (either pork or chicken kabobs over rice and lemon butter) or any of several other mouthwatering entrees, and one of those big fat yeast rolls that take you back to your childhood, make your way over to Louie’s Fine Foods at 2720 Pelham Parkway, just north of CVS. (Be sure to tell them you saw them here in the Pelham City News.)
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The ARC of Shelby County Spreads Community While The Arc of Shelby County may be located in Pelham, at the heart of all The Arc of Shelby County’s programs is one thing–community. Each day, teams of physical, occupational and speech therapists, along with special instructors, service coordinators, and a Spanish translator, provide early intervention services to children throughout Shelby County. The Children’s Services team provides over 175 Early Intervention visits a month to a total of over 350 children a year–all in what is referred to as a “natural environment,” meaning that services are provided where the child spends their day, such as at their home, a relative’s home, or daycare. Early Intervention, or EI, services are provided to children birth to age three that have at least a 25% delay or a diagnosis that puts them at risk for a delay in their development. The focus of the program is to train, equip and support parents and caregivers in being the first and best teachers for their child. The Community Living Program at The Arc of Shelby County serves as a resource for families of individuals with disabilities. Community Living offers assistance with information
and referral for individuals of all ages, including providing school-age advocacy for education issues and assistance with Social Security and Medicaid/Medicare information, and home based services for individuals with Medicaid waivers. The Arc of Shelby County’s Employment Services program works with adults with disabilities to help them locate, obtain and retain community based employment. The Arc of Shelby County is currently providing personalized community-based employment services to over 100 individuals, as well as longterm job support for over 65 individuals. The Employment Services also provide pre-transition employment services and is in its fifth year of Project SEARCH, a transitional program for high school students who are between 18 and 21 years of age and are in their last eligible year of high school. The students, from Shelby County, Alabaster and Pelham schools, participate in three 10week internship rotations at Shelby Baptist Medical Center learning various skills that will help them gain competitive employment once the program is completed. Additional programs provided by The Arc include a monthly
Above: LazyBoy BBQ owner Tommy Pippin with two ARC students at his Old Town Helena restaurant
Tales for Tots “StoryTime,” parent workshops, and a monthly REACT (Recreation Education and Community Training) program for adults. All of the programs and services offered are community based, community focused, and dedicated to ensuring the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in each aspect of our community. March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Did you know that there are an estimated 5 million individuals in the US and 121,000 individuals in Alabama that have a developmental disability? It is also estimated that 3 out of every 100 individuals in Shelby County has some sort of developmental or intellectual
disability. The Arc of Shelby County has served individuals with developmental disabilities in the county since 1979. The mission of The Arc of Shelby County is to provide programs and services that empower individuals with developmental disabilities and delays and their families throughout their lifespan to live happy, successful, and productive lives in the community of their choice. The Arc of Shelby County currently provides services to over 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities each year. For more information about The Arc of Shelby County, please visit www.thearcofshelby. org or visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/thearcofshelbyco. #ACHIEVEWITHUS
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Check out the Hwy 31 Antique, Consignment & Resale Trail! (spread on pages 10 & 11) This month’s feature: Oak Mountain Emporium & Antiques
Oak Mountain Emporium & Antiques 2700 Pelham Parkway, Pelham AL 35124 Located on Highway 31 in the heart of Pelham (at the entrance to Chandalar) 664.4333 • 10-6 Mon-Sat / 12- 5 Sun
Walking into Oak Mountain Emporium & Antiques is an experience of quintessential Southern hospitality. Clean, bright, well-displayed rooms brimming with bygone treasures, a subtly sweet scent, and a warm, cheerful welcome (many times by name) greet each person who enters the 7000 sq ft building which feels more like a home than a store. “My grandmother, mother, and sister were in the antique business,” says Owner Liz Lemons, “and my uncle was in consignments.” So, while she enjoyed corporate sales for a while, she eventually embraced her family’s passion, and in March 2008 opened Elizabeth’s, her own antique store located in Cahaba Heights. Unfortunately, three years later, the April 2011 tornado significantly damaged the store. The devastation of the area took its toll on the business and forced its closing. But then a friend invited her to work at his new shop, Oak Mountain Emporium & Antiques in Pelham. After one year as a dealer there, Liz purchased the business, and two years later—in February 2016—moved it to its current location on Pelham Parkway, next to the entrance of
Chandalar. “We have 54 vendors with space for more. Some have been with me from Cahaba Heights,” Lemons says. Each dealer has a style and things he or she likes to sell. Lemons, a collector and seller of Fiestaware, is no exception. However, her main focus is on the bigger picture: figuring out what customers would like to see. She knows what is popular and works to make it available. “I want the store to always be changing and interesting,” says Lemons. As a result, customers enjoy a unique variety of items: antiques, collectibles, new decor, artwork, photography, custom-made bird houses, jewelry, candles, scrubs and oils, a boutique, and even a full line of chalk paint. Lemons offers a three-hour chalk painting class for up to four people at a time. The small-group setup allows her to offer personalized attention so participants can enjoy completing a project. Oak Mountain Emporium & Antiques is located in the old Bass Building, which was coincidentally built by the father of Greg Jackson, Manager of Oak Mountain Emporium & Antiques. Originally housing offices (and a lobby with
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a large tree and waterfall), the building transformed over time and eventually stood vacant for a while. One customer said, “it was the ugly duckling of Pelham. Now it’s a swan.” Oak Mountain Emporium & Antiques is one of several antique stores situated along Highway 31. “Pelham is becoming a niche for antique stores,” explains Lemons. “We all work well together because we rarely overlap our inventory. We are all colleagues with great respect for each other.” Having celebrated one year at the current location, Lemons looks forward to growing deeper roots and building up the location. “I feel like we’ve found our spot,” she says with enthusiasm. “We are not the typical antique mall. I’m not interested in a big store; I like to know my customers.” Her staff embraces this passion as well. She credits their friendliness for much of the store’s return business. Lemons invites everyone to the spring open house at Oak Mountain Emporium & Antiques April 1-2, and to the semi-annual parking lot sale May 6. She says these events are well-attended because they feel more like a gathering of friends. Customers enjoy perusing a well-stocked store, the camaraderie of shared interests, and of course, tasty treats. “Our customers are most important,” says Lemons. It certainly feels that
way. Be prepared to enter Oak Mountain Emporium & Antiques as a visitor and leave feeling like a member of an extended family.
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Mike and Michael Harris, along with their award-winning staff, have maintained a consistent vision for the company centered around providing the best in high quality mowers and power tools and a top notch service and repair department. This family run business has been in the same location in Pelham since 2001. Recognizing changes in their market as well as a growing customer base, they made the decision four years ago to undergo a major renovation project. They expanded their product lines and completely renovated their showroom, now two to three times the size of the original and housing an impressive mix of power equipment and a wide variety of state-of-the-art lawn mowers. They are now known all over central Alabama as THE place to go for your mower and other small engine and outdoor power tool needs. The company not only sells the equipment and mowers, they also have the area’s premiere service department with skilled, experienced and dependable service technicians to keep you up and running. Three M carries a large variety of equipment including the following brands: • Exmark (They were recognized last year
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expertly handle repairs on many different brands of equipment including: • Briggs & Stratton • Tecumseh • Craftsman • MTD-Troy Built-Cub Cadet Three M also carries a selection of Yeti products (coolers, etc.) as well as Orca coolers. Spring is the time of year that many start thinking about lawns and lawn mower tune ups, blade sharpening, etc., especially those in the lawn business. Although Three M provides service for a lot of people in the lawn care business, they offer the same quality, value and service to the public as well. They also maintain a large parts department for those who like to work on their own equipment. The Harrises have done an outstanding job assembling a talented and loyal staff, many of whom have been with them for years. They understand the value of their employees and consider them all to be part of their family. This is what makes Three M stand out from the competition. You certainly won’t find a more knowledgeable or dedicated group of people. You can trust Three M to give you the advice you need on the best power equipment to fit your needs and then be there to provide service should the need for it ever arise. Whatever your outdoor power equipment needs may be, make sure you check with the experts at Three M Karts and Mowers today at 734 Industrial Park Drive. Or call them at 621-9161.
Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Market Oak Mountain State Park Saturday, April 1, 2017 You are cordially invited to Oak Mountain State Park’s 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Market. This year’s event will be hosted in the South Trailhead Field on April 1, from 10am until 4pm. Bring your basket! $15 Entry Fee Per Car from 9am until Noon Regular Entrance Fees Apply after 12pm Egg Hunts for Ages 0-12. This year we have added a second, smaller field for toddlers. Egg Hunt Times: 10:00am - Ages 4 to 7 10:30am - Age 0 to 3 11:00am - Ages 8 to 12 11:30am - Age 0 to 3 12:00pm - Ages 4 to 7 1:00pm - Ages 8 to 12 The Easter Bunny will be in attendance for pictures! Educational Programming will be provided by the Alabama Wildlife Center and the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center. Hay Rides will be available and
complimentary! They will run from 10am until 4pm. Ride as many times as you like. Vendors from all over Alabama will be set-up and selling from 10am until 4pm. We are featuring local craftsmen, artisans, bakers, and many more. All vendors will have items for Easter and Spring. Parking will be available in the South Trailhead, and parking attendants will be present to ensure a smooth event. Bounce houses will be on site and complimentary! There will be yard games on the lawn for familes to enjoy. Cornhole and tic-tac-toe will be on hand for some friendly competition. The Back Country Horsemen of Alabama will have their beautiful horses in the field for little ones to get pictures taken with. Food vendors will be serving tasty treats all day. Be sure to gather up the kids and head out the OMSP on April Fool’s Day!
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Jimbo Barrett, owner of Barrett Automotive, has been servicing cars in Pelham for over 14 years. Jimbo stresses excellence and honesty in equal parts and treats every car as if it was his own. His clients know that Jimbo and his staff will diagnose the problem accurately and make the repairs necessary to get them back on the road at a fair price. Barrett Automotive has been in the same location since opening 14 years ago. They are located off the beaten path at 904 Belcher Drive in Pelham. Jimbo believes strongly in providing outstanding customer service and treating each client with respect. He has many repeat customers who routinely refer friends and family to him as well. Jimbo is married to a Methodist minister and lives out his faith every day in the way he runs his business. The couple has has two daughters and a son. Here is a service Jimbo offers that I bet most of you were unaware of. How about a little extra piece of mind if you are shopping for a used car? If you find a used car you ae interested in buying drive it over to Barrett Automotive BEFORE you buy it and for a small fee Jimbo will check it out for you and let you know if there are any major issues you need to be aware of. I am not sure about you but that is a service I would gladly pay for to know that I was not buying a car that will turn out to be a money pit. Jimbo is also the first person most of his clients call when anything related to their car happens. He had one client who had just been in an accident call him and was so upset they had no idea what to do. They know Jimbo is the “car guy” so they called him and he was able to calm them down and made sure they were not hurt, called the police, called home, and called the insurance agent. Now that is what I call service above and beyond the call of duty. So the next time your car won’t start or is making one of those “weird” noises, bring it over to Jimbo at Barrett Automotive and know he will diagnose and fix the problem at a reasonable price and get you back on the road again. Barrett Automotive is located at 904 Belcher Drive in Pelham and the phone number is 621-8828.
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March and April are the best months to do it…
so go fly a kite! Flying a kite isn’t a very complicated undertaking, but just the same, many people will tell you that they’ve never had much luck with flying one. While luck may play some small role, (at least as far as Mother Nature cooperating), with the right kite and some basic knowledge of what to do and when to fly, most anybody can enjoy success in flying a kite. All you really have to do is to go outdoors and do it! PICK YOUR KITE If you’re new to flying a kite, whether it be single-line or sport kites, it’s probably best to keep your choice of a first kite simple. Early successes will build your enthusiasm, limit your frustrations and teach you the skills necessary to handle more specialized kites. Mother Nature has her moods, too, and not all kites perform equally well in all conditions. By choosing a kite design that has a broad wind range and stable flying characteristics, you’ll be able to fly more often and have the most fun possible. There are many kites available that fit these parameters, and wind ranges are listed for nearly every kite you’ll find, but be aware that at the very lowest and highest wind speeds in their rating, while flying is possible, it may be difficult. To learn everything you wanted to know about kites, (and maybe some things you didn’t), check out this site online @: www.breezechasers.com Although I think of the month of April as being the month for showers that bring May flowers, did you know that National Kite Flying Month runs from the March 31 to April 30? Let’s celebrate…and may I say with
all good intentions…Go fly a kite! When was the last time—if ever—you flew a kite? Take time this month to enjoy a timeless activity with family and friends of any age. These eight guidelines will make it more enjoyable for you and others. 1. Learn how it works before venturing out. 2. Be aware of your surroundings. Many sports kites can fly as fast as 100 miles an hour and cause great harm. If you choose to fly this kind of kite, never dive or swoop over the heads of nearby people or animals, or over buildings. 3. Understand who’s in control. It won’t be you. Unpredictable wind gusts or a broken kite will cause your kite to fly out of your control. If this happens, yell to warn anyone in potential danger. 4. Stay away from other kite flyers. Keep your hands, feet, children, and pets off other people’s kites, lines, and other equipment. 5. Keep lines separate. Do not fly your kite close enough to collide, tangle with or cut other people’s kite lines. Even if you’d like to do so in fun, it’s not funny. 6. Know your place. Keep away from areas where advanced or professionals fly their kites. Plenty of other grassy fields and beach exist for a hobbyist. 7. Pick up your mess. Clean up any debris resulting from kite flying or eating. 8. And finally, have fun! PelhamCityNews.com , Spring 2017 �,��TO ADVERTISE, CALL 746-1188 19
Dabo embraces wife, Kathleen, after the big win
Pelham High grad Dabo Swinney wins it all in Year Nine! One remembers the day when Coach Dabo Swinney’s in-state opponent, University of South Carolina’s ex-coach, Steve Spurrier, would poke fun at the University of Clemson’s inability to “win the big one” by using a much hated term mocking the Clemson faithful, “Clemsoning,” for its failure to win key games. The term even found its way into the online Urban Dictionary, which defines it as “the act of failing miserably on a grand athletic stage, or when the stakes are high.” Now that Coach Swinney has tied Coach Steve Spurrier’s record for National Championships though, and with Swinney getting stronger and Spurrier retired, it seems the “Fighting Dabos” of Clemson have the last laugh. Swinney has kept his nose to the grindstone and has seemingly singlehandedly changed the culture in his part of South Carolina these days. And the future looks bright after a 35-31 victory over Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide back in January and a number 10 ranked recruiting class, according to ESPN (even though Clemson only had 14 recruits this year.) Just two days after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship, Coach Swinney earned what he referred to as “the
cherry on top,” taking home the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award for the second straight year. Coach Swinney joins Washington Husky Coach Chris Petersen as the only other coach to win the award twice since its inception in 1986. “I just assumed that I didn’t have a chance to win it because I didn’t think you could win it in back-toback years,” Swinney said before the award ceremony. The National Championship this year was Clemson’s first since 1981, when another Alabama alum, Danny Ford, brought home the title. As for Pelham High School graduate, Coach Dabo Swinney, the sky is the limit. Best of luck to one of Pelham’s own as he continues his March of Excellence. And as if winning a National Championship were not enough, word comes now that Dabo’s son, Will Swinney, who played his dad’s old position as wide receiver will be joining the Tigers in the fall as a walk on. “I’ve been recruiting this young man for 18 years,” joked Dabo. Dabo enters next season with an enviable win-loss record of 89-28 as a head coach and with three ACC crowns to his credit.
Coach Swinney joins Washington Husky Coach Chris Petersen as the only other coach to win the award twice since its inception in 1986.
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PHS Basketball has great season On a night when Pelham High’s varsity basketball won their 2017 Area Championship, team member and UA commit, Alex Reese, reached the 2,000 point mark in his high school career. Pictured above is the big man himself, Alex Reese, flanked by Athletic Director Kim Kiel, Coach Joel Floyd and Principal Jason Yohn. Congratulations to all and to the varsity basketball team who made it to the Elite 8 in the State Tournament. The varsity finished the season wirh a record of 24-9, and finished the season with a 5th place state ranking.
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Spring is a busy time in our schools, and we’re making the most of the time we have left in our school year. Students and teachers have accomplished much since the school year began, and we’ve continued to press forward with innovative curriculum initiatives, new and improved facilities, and a dedication to inspiring and empowering our students to achieve personal success. We appreciate the support of our parents and community as we transitioned to two K-5 schools in the fall, and the staff and students are settled in and enjoying the atmosphere of our elementary schools. While we’ve been pleased with the layout and building features at Pelham Ridge, we quickly recognized the need for more parking, and we have a plan in place to add more spaces this summer. In addition, a project to add grass and a walking track at the outdoor play area adjacent to the playground will take place this spring. New playground equipment was installed at Pelham Oaks prior to the start of the school year, and they’ve created a beautiful outdoor learning space and children’s garden adjacent to the cafeteria. Summer improvements for Pelham Oaks will include an upgrade to the school entrance and new flooring. Construction at Pelham Park is progressing on schedule, and it’s
exciting to see another new school that our 6th-8th grade students will soon attend. We’ve completed several renovation projects to classrooms and extracurricular spaces at Pelham High, and our next project involves exterior improvements which will include painting the school, new building signs, and reconfiguring the dumpster area and entry points on the back side of the school near the cafeteria. These projects are slated to get underway this spring. The commitment, creativity, and determination of our teachers continues to shine as they implement strategies that prepare our students for the future. From STEM programs like Project Lead the Way and AMSTI to Laying the Foundation for Pre-AP and AP classes and The Leader in Me for leadership and life skills, we’re dedicated to creating positive learning environments that cultivate achievement. Outside the traditional classroom setting, over a dozen Pelham High students are participating in an innovative career tech program through the Academy of Craft Training at the Alabama Workforce Training Center in Birmingham. The students applied and interviewed for positions in the program and have chosen courses of studies in fields such as welding, electrical, building construction, HVAC, and masonry. The program provides education, hands-on experience, and opportunities to earn nationally recognized certifications that will give them
a head start on careers in these technical fields. Mark your calendar for 201718 Kindergarten Registration, which will take place on Thursday, April 6 from 8am - 4pm OR Tuesday, April 11 from 4pm 6pm at Pelham Oaks and Pelham Ridge Elementary Schools. (Parents/guardians should attend registration at the school where they are zoned.) For details about registration procedures, what to bring, and zoning, visit PelhamCitySchools.org. We value the involvement and collaboration of our parents and community and hope you will participate in the spring activities our schools have to offer. To keep
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“I knew when I went to college that I wanted to be a teacher, so that was not a hard decision for me,” said Jennifer Church who was named Elementary Teacher of the Year for Pelham City Schools. Church has been teaching for 13 years. She began her teaching career at Vincent Elementary School in 1999. After teaching for four years, she made the decision to stay home with her two children. She returned to teaching in 2008 at Valley Intermediate and now teaches at Pelham Ridge Elementary School. “Hands down the best part of teaching is seeing progress and success in my students,” said Church. Since she is a special education teacher, she has a chance to work with students in small groups and individually. She tries to help each individual student in her classes with social and academic weaknesses. She feels her job is to help the students see their own goals be attained and to be their
cheerleader when they reach those goals. “I feel as though I am just like everyone else at our school. We love our students, love our job, and wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. I was honored and speechless when I was chosen. It is such an honor to be representing my school and school system as Teacher of the Year,” stated Church. Principal Robin Hollingsworth added, “Mrs. Church not only has depth of knowledge and pedagogy but she embodies a total growth mindset. She exhibits leadership principles and uses these strengths to enable students and her team to grow in their ability to own their learning and become more independent. All of us strive to grow in these areas and Mrs. Church is an advocate for the whole Pelham Ridge School community. Here, it is about the entire team and the journey we are all on together.” Congratulations Jennifer!
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Fried Chicken Story So we were ready for dinner the other night. We had the side dishes planned out, but wouldn’t you know it, the chicken breasts in the fridge had gone bad. Even though they were within their “sell by” date, they smelled funky when I cut into the plastic. What’s a hungry fat boy to do? Well, since there’s a Popeyes that’s about a five minute drive from my house, I figured I’d pop in there and get a couple of breasts to serve as entrees. So I drive to the restaurant at 3300 Pelham Parkway and order up two breasts. “That’ll be $3.80,” said the cashier. “No,” I said, “I wanted two breasts.” “$3.80,” she said. “and you get a biscuit with that, too.” I was amazed, to be honest. (The price tag on the three breasts that had gone bad from the
grocery store was over 10 bucks not counting tax, which comes to about $3.33 each not counting tax. Picture shown is not them.) The large Popeyes breasts were cooked just right, tender and moist, and were the perfect compliment to the pinto beans, corn sticks and cole slaw my wife had prepared. I think the next time I want chicken, I might just skip the grocery store altogether, lol. Evidently, Popeyes shops at a different grocery store than the ones to which I have access. Check out the Pelham Popeyes the next time you’re in the mood for some good fried chicken. They’ll be happy to serve you up a real deal! (I’ve heard their sides and fried shrimp are equally delicious, and bargains, too.) They’re open seven days a week from 10am-10pm.
In this highly competitive environment in which we operate today, there is no such thing as standing still; you are either moving ahead or falling behind. The major determinant of your direction will be your ability to increase your revenue. All business, large or small, rely on the generation of revenue for their survival. Once in the organization these revenues must be prudently managed to ensure future growth and existence, but the priority of every business must be revenue generation. Sales revenue is the engine that drives every business! To grow your business, you must continually develop strategies to turbo charge the engine by driving revenue to constantly higher levels. Equally important, these new revenues must translate into higher cash flow and profits for your business. Essentially there are seven ways to increase revenue. Mastering any one of the seven will produce significant results. Success in all of them will lead to dramatic growth. 1. Expand your customer base and attract more patrons. The first and most obvious way to increase revenue is expand your customer base. How can you attract more customers? 2. Sell more often to the same customer. In addition to expanding your customer base, you can also make more sales by selling more often to the same customer. Customer acquisition costs can be quite expensive. Once you have developed a customer, look for ways to increase how often they buy from you. 3. Sell something else. In addition to increasing the “number of transactions per customer,” you might also be able to sell them additional products. Selling more products and services to your existing customer base is yet another way to leverage your original customer acquisition cost. 4. Make larger sales. Another way to increase your revenue per customer is to make larger sales. (Increasing the average transaction value.) Increasing your average dollar value would reflect in higher sales revenue overall. 5. Increase your price. The simplest way increase your revenue is to increase the price of your product or service. Although the simplest may not be the easiest way, as the question becomes how do you justify the higher price to your customers? To do this, you must increase the perceived value of your offering. Remembering that in the end, your competition, substitute or alternative choices, dictate your price. You must find a way to differentiate your offering from your competitors in the minds of your customers. 6. Make more profitable sales. In addition to growing sales, you can turbo charge the business engine by improving sales margins and how the revenue flows in. Examine the profitability of each of your customers. You may find it varies enormously. Some require more frequent and higher levels of service, before and after the sale. Some customers return products more frequently, have smaller average purchase size, more deliveries and pay late. Some customers purchase more expensive products and services or work closely to coordinate delivery requirements. Each of these customers has an effect—negatively and positively —on the profitability of your business. Determine the profitability of each product and service you offer. You will find some products and services are more profitable than others. You can significantly increase the profitability of each sale by focusing on the sale of your most profitable products and services. 7. Reduce your selling costs. The financial health for any business is the cost of customer acquisition. Do you know yours? Examine your sales processes thoroughly. Do you have systems in place to accurately track your selling costs? What percentage of Gross Margins do “commissions paid” represent? Continually seek ways to increase revenues, both gross and net. Your business is always moving! The question is: Are you moving forward or backward? Written by Johnny Carcioppolo Owner of JJC Professional Business Coaching, LLC DBA FocalPoint Coaching and Training We specialize in helping executives increase revenue by improving the performance of their team. Communication is EVERYTHING! Office: (205) 436-6500 Email: jcarcioppolo@focalpointcoaching.com
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New dental technology announced
There may be a time in the near future when fillings for minor cavities are a thing of the past. Researchers at King’s College in London are developing a procedure that uses low frequency electrical currents to help teeth “self heal” cavities without drilling. The technology, called “electrically accelerated and enhanced remineralization,” could put an end to fillings for early-stage cavities and moderate tooth decay. And eventually it could lead to new treatments for more advanced decay. Sounds good, right? There’s even better news: This technology could make it to dentists’ offices within the next three years. By the time a dentist looks at an X-ray and diagnoses a patient with a cavity, he or she is seeing a tooth after it has lost minerals in the enamel and has started to decay. Teeth can repair themselves by replacing those minerals with ones found in saliva or fluoride through a natural “remineralization” process. Researchers have been trying to figure out how to enhance that process by making it faster and allowing it to work more deeply in the tooth. “We in the dental research field have known about remineralization for some time,” King’s College London Professor Nigel Pitts, a dentist, said in an interview. “People were talking about remineralization in the 1980s, but it’s been hard to achieve a viable way that will remineralize established, large cavities in depth.” Pitts said his team’s “Eureka” moment came when they began focusing on preparing the tooth by removing barriers to the remineralization process, including saliva and tissue. Step two involves using electrical currents to help drive minerals into the tooth. In theory, a dentist would be able to place what Pitts calls a “healing hand piece” on the surface of the tooth for the duration of the relatively quick procedure. It emits an imperceptible electric current that drives minerals back into the tooth.
The process would be painless and would cost about as much as, or less than, a traditional filling, and would take about as much time, Pitts said. “Using the electrical method, we can achieve remineralization that would have taken weeks and we can do it an order of magnitude faster and better,” he said. Now it appears that technology might be close to meeting the growing demand for pain-free, effective solutions to cavities that don’t discourage people from coming back to the dentist’s office for other serious problems such as gum disease. “The procedure that’s involved in cutting a cavity and giving an injection is in some ways really uncomfortable. For some patients it’s a real phobia,” Pitts. “When patients are more relaxed, they’ll come for monitoring.” “Dentistry is changing and quite a lot of what we’re doing is about health and well-being, and we need to control the dental decay as much as we can,” he added, Pitts and his partner, dentist Christopher Longbottom, formed a company called Reminova to raise money and run patient trials of the technology in partnership with King’s College. Academic research supporting the validity of the remineralization technology is expected to be published in industry journals in coming months. The pair is aiming to have the devices in dentists’ offices— beginning in Britain—within three years, which Pitts calls “conservative.” As for the prognosis for American dental offices, Pitts acknowledged that the regulatory environment for medical treatments in the U.S. is a little different. But he and his team have been working with international dentistry organizations throughout the process of developing the technology. “The U.S. environment has its own characteristics, it has the Food and Drug Administration and others protecting what’s done,” Pitts said. “But the type of dentistry that’s being done and the move toward prevention are very similar.” Now that’s something you can sink your teeth into!
Hasaan Hawthorne Earns National Award A a national force for decades, the North Idaho College Cardinals wrestling team owns 14 national titles, has 54 individual national champions, and they’ve finished in the top 3 in the country 34 times. But even a perennial championship team like this can see a first. Such was the case when the Cardinals signed Pelham High graduate and Alabama State Champion, Hasaan Hawthorne. He was recruited out of Pelham High School by Cardinals’ head coach, Pat Whitcomb, who said that he’d heard there was a wrestler who was an amputee who was going for the state title in Alabama. And win the title he did, earning a perfect 37-0 record in 2016 as a senior at Pelham High School. “Once we saw how he progressed through the match and what kind of drive he had, the focus then turned on his heart, not his legs,” said Coach Whitcomb. Hasaan was born without Tibias, Fibulas and ankle bones, and says he
is pretty sure his feet were webbed. He says that when he was four months old, his legs were amputated. But his parents did a good job of raising him to be normal, he said. Hasaan recently added to his accolades. Now a freshman wrestler for the North Idaho Cardinals in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, he is the 2017 Section 3 recipient of the National High School Spirit of Sport Award by the National Federation of State High School Associations. “I’d think that whatever profession, whatever walk of life that Hasaan ends up in, people around him are going to be much richer because of him,” said Coach Whitcomb. Hasaan says he knows he has a disability, but there are people dealing with worse things. He said he has his school paid for, and he gets to wrestle and be with his friends, go to school and just be a normal kid. Best of luck to Pelham’s own Hasaan Hawthorne in all his future endeavors, and go Cardinals!
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL Always Remember That We are the Home of the FREE Because of the Brave! Staff SGT Jeremy Barton US Army; 1st Armored Division; Iraq; Son of Fred & Mary Barton, brother of Christopher. CPT A.J. Blount US Army; Fort Bragg, NC; Husband of Christine, son of Barry & Terrie Blount, son-in-law of Jesse & Lori Hernandez. Staff Sargent Eric Bowen US Airforce; Coco Beach, FL Son of Ed and Sonyia Bowen 1st SGT Flynn D. Broady, Jr. US Army; Iraq; Son of Ret. SGT Flynn & Marjorie Broady. 2nd LT John H. Calhan II US Army National Guard; Ft. Benning, GA; Husband of Katie Burks Calhan. Corporal Nicholas A Coleman US Marine Corps; Camp Lejeune, NC; Son of Danny & Donna Coleman. LTC Andrew Davis US Army; Sinai Husband of Trini Davis. SPC Christopher G. Evanko US Army, Ft. Bliss, TX; 2007 PHS graduate; Son of Tracey & John Evanko, Jr. LCpl George Jordan Golden United States Marine Corps; Camp Lejeune, NC; PHS Class of 2014. Son of George and Amy Golden.
SGT Robert Lee Hallman II Hawaii; 2009 PHS graduate; Son of Don Hallman & Lee Ann Hallman. Ssgt. Alexander D. Hand US Air Force; Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS; Son of Doyle & Sally Hand. PO3 Bradley Jacob Hardin US Navy; USS Ronald Reagan, San Diego, CA; Son of Rachel & Michael Jordan. John Hensley US Army; Afghanistan; Nephew of Jim Phillips HN Ross Jewell US Navy; Naval Base Coronado; San Diego, CA; 2014 PHS graduate; Son of Wendy Merkl, Stepson of David Merkl. MC1 Andrew “AJ” Johnson US Navy, Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), Dam Neck Annex, NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA; 2002 PHS grad, Son of Trudy Johnson. CM1 (SDW) Jack D. Johnson US Navy; Deployed in Iraq; Husband of Stacy, father of Joshua & Janci. MP Sal Juarez US Army; Iraq; Son of Dr. Jesus & Blanca Juarez, husband of Kimberly, dad of Ethan & Gavin.
NCO Corporal John Justin Kirchler US Marine Corps; Iraq; Son of Kim Kirchler.
Tre’ Christian Stovall US Army; Fort Riley, KS; Son of Stephen & Toni Thomas.
1st LT Randal C. Knight US Army; Afghanistan; Husband of Rebecca Binford Knight.
PFC Kimberly Sweat US Army; Fort Lewis, WA.; Daughter of Mike Sweat, granddaughter of Shirley Grimes.
SGT Jeffrey Malone US Army National Guard; 167th Infantry; Afghanistan; 2007 PHS grad; Husband of Monica, father of Hunter. SGT Tyler Payne US Marine Corps; 2004 PHS graduate; Son of Dana Payne Martin & David Payne, husband of Madison. Cameron Rich Army Rangers; Afghanistan; Son of Scott Rich, brother of Brittany, grandson of Ken & Linda. LCDR Robert Sawyer US Navy; Military Professor, Naval War College; Newport, RI; Son of Ken & Liz Sawyer.
SRA Justin Taylor Integrated Avionic Journeyman Combat Rescue Unit, USAF 455th AEW; Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan; PHS graduate; Son of Kris Mapes. PFC Benjamin A Travis United States Marine Corps; Camp Lejeune, NC; 2014 PHS Graduate; Son of Charles and Miriam Travis. SPC Justin Aaron Womack US Army, Fort Bragg, NC; Afghanistan; Son of Betsy & Anthony & Phillip Womack
SRA Christopher C. Smith US Air Force; Okinawa, Japan; Son of Cliff & Jeanie Smith. PFC Tiara Stovall US Army; Fort Hood, TX; Daughter of Stephen & Toni Thomas.
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PHS softball players sign to play ball at the next level Two Pelham High Softball players signed scholarships to play at collegiate level recently. Dalton Merrill, left, signed a scholarship to continue her athletic career playing softball for the Marion Military Institute Tigers. 26 PelhamCityNews.com , Spring 2017 �,��TO ADVERTISE, CALL 746-1188
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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
Oakland Baptist Church
Oak Mountain Independent Church
244 Cahaba Valley Pkwy, 988-0031 Pastor Jonny White Prayer, Preaching & Praise 10:30 AM
RiverPoint Church
Meets at Valley Intermediate, 685-9447 Dr. Mark A. Boyd • sunviewbaptist.com Sunday Morning Service 11:00 AM
1475 Highway 35, 663-1927 Pastor George Golden Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM
375 Bearden Road, 621-0112 Pastor Bobby Lewis • riverpointchurch.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM
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Crosscreek Baptist Church
600 Crosscreek Trail, 663-4886 crosscreekbaptist.org Sunday Worship 10:00 AM
Sun View Baptist Church
CHURCH OF CHRIST
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
CrossWay Christian Fellowship
Meets at Shelby Co. YMCA, 966-3327 Pastor Fred Muse • crosswaycf.org Sunday Worship 10:00 AM
Indian Springs First Baptist Church 3375 Cahaba Valley Road, 988-3662 Pastor Charlie Dale • isfbc.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM
Living Hope Baptist Church
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 Interim Pastor Brother James Blair • ombcpelham.org Sunday Worship 10:30 AM
5154 Highway 11, 663-3309 Pastor Michael Miller • lvfirst.net Sunday School 10AM • Sunday Morning Contemporary Worship 9 AM, 11 AM
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2720 Cahaba Valley Rd, 733-9038 • lds.org
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Church of the Highlands-Riverchase
9013 Highway 261, 980-5577 Pastor Chris Hodges • churchofthehighlands.com Sunday Morning Worship 8:00, 9:30, 11:15AM
Pelham Church of Christ
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135 Corporate Way, 620-0720 Pastor Greg Davis - theconnection.cc Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 AM
CHURCH OF GOD
192 Chandalar Place Drive, 655-1332
First Baptist Church-Pelham
2867 Pelham Parkway, 663-7492 Dr. Daven Watkins • fbcpelham.org Sunday Worship 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 AM
METHODIST (UNITED)
Lakeview Pelham’s First United Methodist
Pelham Church of God
2100 Highway 52 East, 664-0120 Pastor Melvin Massey Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM
Pelham Church of God of Prophecy 3362 Pelham Parkway, 620-9598 Pastor Krameon Martin Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM
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Hope World Outreach Ministry Pastor Earl V. Gardner
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Kingdom Christian Center
2760 Pelham Parkway, 637-3473 Pastor Jerry McClain • kingdomchristiancenter.net 3039 Wilson Street, 205-663-3548 Sunday Worship Service 11 AM
Life Christian Fellowship
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Life Church
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Pelham siblings take State House in Montgomery by storm Pelham siblings, Maggie (16), Grace (15), and Hunter (12) Thompson, students at Evangel Christian School, served as Alabama Senate Pages recently for Senator Cam Ward (District 14). The Thompsons spent three days serving and learning more about the state government and legislative process. Each day, they were assigned duties, from being a messenger on the senate floor to observing Senate committee meetings. “The experience of being a page is one that they’ll never forget,” says their mother, Abbey Thompson. “I was a page in 6th grade, once for the Alabama Senate and once for the Alabama House of Representatives, when Governor George Wallace was in office. When I paged, the Senate and House of Representative chambers were located in the State Capitol, and now they are located across the street in the Alabama State House Building, but the experience
is the same. It’s such a great way to grow your leadership skills, and decide if running for local or state government might be an interest. Even if you have no interest in public office, learning more about the way our state government is run is so very important. I’m so thankful they’ve had this experience, and I hope they will choose to do it again, maybe next time for the House of Representatives.” Pages are expected to work a threeday legislative week and are responsible for their accommodations or commute. Work days and times vary, depending on the Senate and House of Representative schedules. Becoming a page is voluntary, and more information about the program can be found on: ltgov.alabama.gov. Maggie, Grace and Hunter’s parents are Steve and Abbey Thompson, residents of Pelham for 24 years.
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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
The Rock Church
3540 Pelham Parkway, 383-7545 Pastor Steven Van Gieson • rockofbirmingham.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 AM
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 Korean Presbyterian Church
7814 Helena Road, 982-1990 Pastor Rev. Steven Son Sunday English Worship 11:00 AM
Our community of faith offers many services and programs yearround. Please, take a visit to each church’s website for additional information about their upcoming events and programs.
New program launched by Interaction Advisory Group Offers special needs training online for law enforcement REACT is a unique publicprivate partnership created in collaboration with UAB that is designed to align law enforcement and special needs communities to improve safety. Interaction Advisory Group in conjunction with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is pleased to announce a new program that will train law enforcement to recognize and react to situations with people with special needs. The Recognition and Evaluation of Autism Contact Training (REACT) program, offered totally online, is open to all law enforcement serving across the United States. The online training is customdesigned specifically to be self-paced and learned without instructors present. A committee of UAB professors, working directly with experts from law enforcement and authorities in various areas of special needs, designed the curriculum to meet all standards of academic excellence. “The responsibility of an academic institution to address societal needs, especially in their own community, is not an option — it is an obligation we take very seriously,” said UAB School of Health Professions’ Dean Harold P. Jones, Ph.D. “This publicprivate partnership is a perfect example of our commitment to going beyond our obligation, because the REACT impact is such that it will not be felt solely in Birmingham, or only in Alabama. The online design means REACT has the potential to be felt in every community across the United States.” The REACT program, which had previously been taught only in a face-to-face format, evolved in response to incidents of law enforcement personnel mistaking certain behaviors from persons
with autism or developmental disabilities as noncompliance or defiant behavior. The UABIAG partnership, recognizing the budget strains facing law enforcement across the nation, created the online format as an affordable solution accessible to everyone in an effort that would meet this growing societal need. Dustin Chandler, president and co-founder of IAG, is a former police officer and father of a daughter with special needs. He has witnessed both sides of this issue firsthand and sees the REACT program as a potentially lifesaving training solution for those with special needs and for law enforcement officers. “We understand first responders, parents and individuals with special needs all have the same priority — safety,” Chandler said. “We share that priority, and that is why our training emphasizes safety and provides officers with the information they need to safely interact with individuals with autism or a developmental disability.” According to the Autism Society, More than 3.5 million Americans are living with an autism spectrum disorder. When you consider a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that says one in five adults in the United States has a disability, the need for the REACT training is real and immediate for law enforcement and the public they serve.” “Individuals with ASD are sometimes misunderstood and misperceived as being difficult or oppositional, particularly when involved in high-stress situations,” said Sarah O’Kelley, Ph.D., director, Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic at UAB Civitan International Research Center – Sparks Clinic and associate professor,UAB Department of
Psychology. “Understanding that individuals with ASD may have different social skills and responses is extremely important for the community, including law enforcement officers. “Because symptoms of ASD are not always obvious during these encounters, it is important that law enforcement officers appreciate that there are multiple ways to view a person’s behavior and to respond with that in mind. Programs like REACT share a vision with a number of ASDfocused initiatives to increase the understanding of the ways that people are different from one another instead of focusing on what is ‘wrong’ or ‘right’ behavior in different situations.” “The question,” said Brian Hale, officer, Hoover Police Department, “is not if we will ever be on a call with an autistic person, but when. The REACT training is a must for all sworn law enforcement. As a former police officer, Dustin has a unique perspective and is able to relay the information in a way that all law enforcement and first responders can relate to and understand.” The REACT training involves real-world scenarios designed to deliver information to law enforcement in a way that is most retainable. Used in conjunction with in-person trainings, this is
the best way to ensure the safety of the law enforcement community as well as the community each department serves. REACT, which has been endorsed by the Autism Society of Alabama, is a unique publicprivate partnership that launched with face-to-face training. In an initial rollout in 2016, more than 700 law enforcement officers were trained in person throughout Alabama. In 2017, the UABIAG partnership will increase the number of law enforcement officers reached exponentially as development of the affordable asynchronous online program means training is now available to all communities across the United States. ______________ Interaction Advisory Group (IAG) believes true inclusion and acceptance for all individuals with special needs is integral for our future. IAG aims to improve the interactions between those with special needs and society at large through customized special needs awareness and training. IAG training is specialized for first responders, public service officials and private sector workers including teachers, and hospitality professionals. www. interactionadvisorygroup.com
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