Pelham City News Serving Pelham and Surrounding Communities
Fall 2015
Friday Night Football COME WATCH YOUR PELHAM PANTHERS BREAK AWAY FROM THE PACK AT NED BEARDEN STADIUM THIS FALL!
PHS AND RMS FOOTBALL TEAMS READY FOR SEASON Photos from the first games and schedules for both teams are inside
TAMMY ANDERSON OPENS UP ABOUT HER CANCER BATTLE
SUMMER EVENTS WRAP-UPS AND PICTORIALS INSIDE
A year after her diagnosis, she discusses Pelham Palooza, Fire on the Water and being cancer-free and research fundraisers Taste of Pelham were each a success!
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FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
Hello everyone, I thought our featured City Summer Party, the Pelham Palooza, went well. I know I had a good time. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to do anything about the heat and rain, but the attendance–overall–was great and the crowd for the ‘Just Show up Show’ was fabulous with over six-thousand pressed in to hear Echosmith at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater Charter Stage. By now you’ve noticed our Summer Celebration is an effort
in transition. Our first summer event was called the Pelhambration, the second was the Golden Jubilee and our most recent, the Pelham Palooza. Although next year’s celebration will again be branded as the Palooza, the Pelham Beautification Board is always looking for ways to improve the event to ensure a quality and fun occasion. If you have any suggestions to make it even better, please pass them along. I’m proud of you, Pelham, for rolling out the red carpet and showing some class and true southern hospitality to the first of what I hope will be many
Presidential Candidates. Senator Ted Cruz (R, Tx) addressed a standing-room only crowd at the PCC on the 9th of August. In fact, Pelham seems to be a political hot-spot. Two days following Senator Cruz’s visit, Senator Jeff Sessions held an “Eggs & Issues” breakfast at the Civic Complex and ten days later, Congressman Gary Palmer spent the better part of a day in Pelham at Louie’s Fine Foods and our Home Depot. With the 2016 election cycle just around the corner, I hope this is a sign that you all be involved in choosing your political representatives at all levels. On August 4th, I was pleased to be a part of the ribbon cutting at the new Archery Range in Oak Mountain State Park. A collaboration between the State of Alabama and Shelby
At the August 17 City Council meeting, Mayor Waters read a Proclamation that September will be recognized as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Pelham, with City Hall and other buildings lighting up teal every night for the entire month. Present for the proclamation were representatives from A State of Teal, and to the right of the mayor, Tammy Anderson. Tammy is the wife of PHS Baseball Coach Sean Anderson, and she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last year.
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County, this brings the number of Archery Parks in Alabama up to 11. Alabama now leads the nation in Archery Recreation Facilities. If you have traveled Co. 52 East in the vicinity of I-65, Exit 242, you can’t help but notice a new turn lane under construction. By helping traffic move more efficiently onto I-65 North, this will hopefully reduce the congestion for those traveling on Co. 52 (Westbound and east of I-65) and Huntley Parkway. I was honored when asked to read a Proclamation issued by Governor Bentley at the “Keep the Spirit of 45 Alive” Celebration held at the Alabama National Cemetery on August 8th. This annual event, observed nationwide, is intended to capture and renew the spirit of unity and purpose that was prevalent in our country at the end of World War II, the deadliest and costliest war in the history of mankind. This celebration also recognizes the selfless service of the Greatest Generation. For an afternoon, it was my privilege to walk with giants when I was among some forty WWII Veterans. With the Labor and Patriot Day Holidays upon us (September 7/11), I suppose this is a good time to say goodbye to summer. I don’t know where it went, but I enjoyed mine; I hope you enjoyed yours as well. I’ll see you around town.
Mayor Gary Waters
FROM COUNCILMAN MCMILLAN It is hard to believe that summer is coming to a close and the signs of fall will soon be upon us. There is certainly a great deal of activity in Pelham these days as our students start back to school, Pelham Ridge Elementary’s construction moves into high gear and the Board of Education moves into its new offices above Pelham Water Works behind the Pelham Library. Pelham Park is preparing for what should be a major expansion that includes plans for new trails connected with the sidewalk that will be constructed
along Bearden Road to Pelham High School. Hopefully the trails will eventually connect to the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena and then on to Oak Mountain State Park. Pelham’s first recreation center is also being evaluated in conjunction with the plans for a new middle school. The construction in front of the new Summer Classics Building should be completed soon as this facility finishes a complete makeover in an area of Pelham that we plan to continue revitalizing. Pelham is also working
Councilmember Beth McMillan, in black, with her entire family, as they enjoyed food, music and company together at the Taste of Pelham on August 25.
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on a variety of major roads projects including the work on Highway 52, the related northbound I-65 on ramp and Huntley Parkway that should be completed soon. I hope that you have enjoyed your summer and had an opportunity to take advantage of some of the attractions and events that Pelham has to offer. Fire on the Water, the Pelham Palooza and the Taste of the Pelham just to name a few. Fire on the Water was a spectacular fireworks show. Oak Mountain State Park did an amazing job planning this event with the Pelham public safety teams. Also, Mother Nature was very cooperative, with the rains holding off until after the show was over. Pelham Palooza was a two-day event that included vendors, music and of course, good food. On Friday night, Echosmith was the headliner and over 6,000 people came out to enjoy the
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music of this band, that had come to perform in Pelham fresh after performances that week on the Today and Tonight Shows. One of my new favorite events is the Taste of Pelham. My family has attended the Taste of Pelham every year and have enjoyed both the socializing and the amazing food from our local restaurants. If you missed the Taste of Pelham this year, I would like to encourage you to attend next year. The Taste of Pelham is sponsored by the Pelham Library Guild and the proceeds benefit the Pelham Library Building Fund. Great food and a great cause. I hope that these will all be long-standing traditions for the city of Pelham. Sincerely, Beth McMillan
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The Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders’ 2015 Fall Community Showcase Home, located in Pelham’s Grey Oaks and built by Jack Donovan of Donovan Builders, LLC
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Grey Oaks Properties, LLC The Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (GBAHB) announced its second-annual Fall Community Showcase will take place the weekends of October 10-11 and 17-18. This event will prominently feature the 2015 Showcase Home, built by Pelham resident Jack Donovan of Donovan Builders, LLC. The home, pictured in an artists’ rendering above, is located in Grey Oaks, Pelham’s Newest Swim Community. “The Fall Community Showcase gives people the opportunity to tour some of Birmingham’s most elegant and beautiful new home communities,” added Clint Lovette, Home Tours chairman of the GBAHB. “With new homes in every price range and city, people often discover exactly where and what they’d like to see in their next home.” GBAHB uses the Showcase Home to demonstrate the benefits of hiring a licensed contractor who is one of their
active members, like Jack. His Showcase Home, located at 404 Grey Oaks Drive, features the latest in design trends, décor and technology, incorporating top quality products every homeowner would like to see in their new home or remodel. “We are excited to partner with the Home Builders Association to showcase our wonderful community and homes,” Jack said. “The Showcase Home always features the latest and greatest technology, appliances and home design, and ours fits the bill.” The event itself is a perfect example of the inspiration and creativity of the GBAHB, which is the fifth largest local home builders association in the nation, representing more than 1,200 members in the Birmingham area. There are communities that will highlight features from swimming pools and neighborhood parks to clubhouses and golf courses. And with new home sales on the rise, the Showcase provides
an opportunity for prospective homebuyers to connect with the builders. “The Showcase provides people with an intimate opportunity to tour some of Birmingham’s most charming and fully featured communities that offer move-up and first-time homebuyer options,” concluded Kyle Murphy, president of GBAHB. “With new homes in every size and price range situated in these inviting communities, people will discover exactly the type of community where they would like to live.” The Showcase Home at 404 Grey Oaks Drive will be open both weekends from 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Donovan’s Showcase home is FREE to tour. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this beautiful home. For more information about the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders, please visit www.birminghambuilder.com.
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Administrative teams get the school year off to a strong start With four schools full of students starting a fresh, new school year, the Pelham City Schools’ administrative teams establish a culture of excellence and opportunity for students and staff.
Robin Hollingsworth is principal at Valley Intermediate. Before taking the helm as principal in 2014, she served as assistant principal for two years and reading coach for nine years. She leads the school with enthusiasm for creating lifelong learners. “The world has changed and we must change with it,” she said. “It’s exciting to be part of a growing system that excites our students and educators in discovering meaningful learning to reach their full potential.” Brent Smith is the assistant principal at Valley Intermediate. He brings 21 years of experience in education to his new role. Prior to joining Pelham City Schools, Brent was assistant principal at Fultondale High School, and served as head football coach and athletic director at several area high schools.
and students. Dr. Yohn is a two time graduate of Auburn University and said, “I’m energized by all of the exciting things that Pelham City Schools are doing for our students and our community.” Dr. John Prestridge is an assistant principal at Pelham High. He earned his Ph.D. from Auburn University and has been in education for ten years, three in an assistant principal role. “Implementing new curricular activities that provide opportunities for our students to be inspired about their learning excites me,” he said. Amanda Wilbanks joined Pelham High as assistant principal this year. In addition to Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees, she has a Master of Education degree in Instructional Leadership and has nearly completed her Ed.S. InstrucVES Assistant Principal Chase Holden and VES Principal Deberah Miller. tional Leadership degree. With a background in education and business, Amanda s is enthusiasValley Elementary School tic about the impact our academic offerings will Deberah Miller is beginning her second year have for our students. “The children of Pelham as the principal at Valley Elementary. She said, have an opportunity to find their interests, “In my role, I have the opportunity to work complete college courses, and have a head start with an amazing group of professionals and on the career of their choice. The K-12 vertical engage with our children as they learn. These alignment between teachers and leaders will enare exciting times for our system and city. New sure students have the skill set needed for college schools are being built, renovations are taking and careers,” she said. place, academies have begun, professional Kim Kiel is the director of athletics for learning is being carried over into classroom Pelham City Schools. Prior to overseeing the instruction, and students are excited about The Riverchase Middle School administration: Assistant athletic programs for the school system, she learning. It is a blessing to be a part of such an coached girls’ basketball, softball and volleyball Principal Kevin Finch and Principal Susan Hyatt. amazing place.” at Pelham High. She has a Master’s degree in Chase Holden joined Valley Elementary as Riverchase Middle School physical education, and a certification in educaassistant principal this summer. He’s jumped Susan Hyatt is principal at Riverchase Middle tional leadership. She is also an NCAA Division right in to his position and sees a bright future and has been part of the RMS family for seven One women’s basketball official. Ms. Kiel has for our school system. “We are already impleyears. She has a Master’s degree in English been part of the Pelham family for 17 years, menting some great programs to benefit our education and an Education Specialist degree and says, “I bleed green and gold, and there students,” he said. “These initiatives will prepare in Educational Leadership. Susan wanted to be is nothing more rewarding than being a small our students for tomorrow by encouraging criti- a teacher from the time she was seven years old, part of the success of a Pelham student athlete.” cal thinking and problem solving skills. These so this isn’t just her job--it’s her passion, and She sees great opportunity to align our system are the skills that will help them be successful she feels blessed to have been a part of so many athletic programs from parks and recreation to throughout their lives.” children’s lives throughout the years. state championship competition. Kevin Finch is the assistant principal at RivValley Intermediate School erchase Middle. Prior to joining RMS, he was assistant principal at Valley Intermediate. He has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from UAB and sixteen years’ experience as a physical education teacher, and football, basketball, and track coach. He says, “From academics and athletics to the building and enhancement of facilities, it’s exciting to see all the great things going on in Pelham City Schools.”
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FROM DR. BARBARA REGAN
Financial Literacy brought to Pelham City Schools through collaboration with library
Financial Literacy is being taught in Pelham City Schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Each of us aspire to achieve financial wellness. We all earn money, prepare personal and business budgets, and follow that “budget map” so that our daily lives are without financial stress. Do you recall when you learned how to do that? Who taught you? Well, now our students are learning this life lesson. Everybody should be a product of financial literacy, and our daily lives should reflect this. Students at Valley Elementary School have large game boards that teach money recognition, i.e., the front of a coin can be correctly matched with the back side. Also, the front of a common dollar bill ($1, $5, $10, $20) can be matched with the back side. The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum has exhibits that instruct children about spending habits. We played a game that gave each student $20.00 in a piggy bank at the beginning of the game. Inspired by television’s Wheel of Fortune, each student had to determine whether to spend or save money. After spinning the Wheel, the pointer stopped on an “action” which caused the player to determine 10 PelhamOnline.com / Fall 2015
whether to spend or not spend (this is an addition/ subtraction skill where students can actually see their $20.00 grow or diminish). At the end of each game, the student received a prize—his/her personal money activity book. Pelham Public Library has a game board on display in the Children’s Library. After exploring The Leader In Me Program, our students at Valley Intermediate School are anxious to examine the blue back sack in their Media Center. Valleyopoly is a board game that was inspired by the classic Monopoly game. As they play the game around the board, students are rewarded with prizes when they give the correct answers to topics such as chores, monthly budgets, financial fiction, inventor/entrepreneur biography, taxes, etc. Also, suggested finance-related titles are listed on each bookmark (History of Money by Martin Jenkins, Run Your Own Yard-Work Business by Emma Carlson Berne, Amelia Bedelia Means Business by Herman Parish, and more). What do you want as your career? What kind of job do you want to do? How much money would you make? What is the difference between needs and wants? Students can define income, earning power, fixed income, job-related skills. These are finance concepts the students
will be able to understand some of the pitfalls to avoid so though the Financial Literacy as not to fall victim to it. What program. They are also learning information should and should about saving to achieve shortnot be put on the internet; what term and long-term goals. They is a secure site; what can be learn about banks: what they do, learned at www.ftc.gov as they how they are available to help us study banking are some answers manage our money, that they are they need to know have been backed by our Federal Governidentified. Other areas of study ment, thus a safe place for our will include: What is interest, money to be kept. Students will simple and compound? What understand their choice between are the rewards and risks of havwriting checks to pay a debt and ing a credit card? What happens making payments on-line. to your credit when you get a At Riverchase Middle School, loan? What is meant by longthere are some students who term saving and investing? are now thinking about how to Many PHS graduates will one start their own business: what is day be owners and managers of required in terms of education, companies large and small, local location, time spent, and startup money. They want answers Continued on page 13 and will get them. Starting a Business: Have Fun and make Money by Mooney was written for children with an entrepreneurial drive as well as to share money making ideas with all students. They have read about and discussed identity theft, but need to This “Money Memory” game board is being used at Valley know Elementary School to teach students about money recognition.
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and distant. They will have to know how to accumulate and budget their assets. This will not happen overnight, for they will have been learning about finances all their early lives. Visiting professors from the University of Tennessee, Extension Service/Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities, National Endowment for Financial Education/NEFE/High School Financial Planning Program have come to speak to faculty and staff at Pelham schools and Pelham Public Library. Print and non-print media are used by both faculty and students, with information on Money
Firemen to do 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Several members of the Pelham Fire Department and the Pelham Fire Explorers will take part in the annual Alabama Remembers 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The climb is set for 8:00am on September 13 at the RSA Tower in Montgomery. Each participant pays tribute to an FDNY firefighter by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center while wearing full, heavy firefighting gear. Money raised by the Stair Climb benefits the FDNY CSU and the programs provided by the National Federation of Fallen Firefighters (NFFF) to support the families of our nation’s fallen firefighters. Events like these ensure that these brave men and women, and their sacrifices, are never forgotten.
Management, Borrowing, Earning Power, Investing, Financial Services, Insurance, and other resources. Students will learn how to earn money and then learn how to make their money grow. They need to know the difference between simple and compound interest, know about Mutual Funds, discover investment strategies that work and know that some do not work. The visiting professors spoke to PHS faculty members and students in work sessions in the spring. Some programs helped direct students to specific jobs of choice, which may or may not be in our immediate geographic area. Not all preparation will require four years of college train-
ing, yet they are of a high and specific skill level. Our students and faculty can expect a lot of useful information to come from the Ready to Work Program. Through courses, workshops and independent reading, our students will have read Get a Financial Life by Kobliner, Real World Personal Finance by Nadler and Rumker, Bank On Yourself by Yellen, 5 Lessons A Millionaire Taught Me by Evans and many more titles. They are presently becoming more financially literate. Our students, faculty, and administrators are fortunate to reap the many benefits of a grant that Mrs. Barbara Roberts, Pelham Library Director, wrote and
received through The American Library Association and FINRA Investor Education Foundation. Many items (workshop materials, books, audio books, board games, life-size standing games, tote bags, pens, backpacks, etc.) are identified with the logo ‘Smart investing @ your library’ as an identifier/connector to the Financial Literacy Program. A big thank you goes out to Barbara Roberts and the Pelham Public Library for partnering with Pelham City Schools to bring us these vital lessons. Sincerely,
Barbara Dr. Barbara Regan
PFD raises money for Breast Cancer Awareness As many know, the month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Pelham Fire Department will once again sell pink t-shirts with a commemorative fire department logo for $15.00 each. The shirts can be picked up at Fire Station 1 between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm all during the months of September and October. During September, Pelham residents can adopt a fire hydrant of their choice in the city for $100.00. For this donation, a firefighter will paint the hydrant pink and put a sign on it in honor or memory of a person of the adopters’ choice. Adopted hydrants will remain pink through the end of October. On October 6, Pelham will be visited by a pink fire engine and matching chief car from the “Pink Heals” organization for residents and visitors to visit and sign. The website for Pink Heals is www.pinkfiretrucks.org. The time and location for this event will be announced later, according to Buddy Ingleright, a Pelham Firefighter and Paramedic. Keep an eye on the Pelham City News facebook page for this information.
Above: Pelham Firefighters wearing last year’s design, as seen below left. Below right is the 2015 design.
All funds raised by the Pelham Fire Department through t-shirt sales and fire hydrant adoptions will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. More information about the foundation can be found at www.bcrfa.org. PelhamCityNews.com / Fall 2015 / TO ADVERTISE, CALL 746-1188 13
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WEEKDAYS Various Activities (55 & over), Pelham Senior Center Mondays Summer Reading Movie Mondays (thru July 20), Pelham Public Library, 2:00PM TUESDAYS Valley Elementary New Student Registration (thru July 28), 8:30AM-2:00PM Riverchase Middle New Student Registration, call 624-3702 for an appointment Valley Intermediate New Student Registration, call 624-3703 for an appointment Summer Reading Special Events (thru July 21), Pelham Public Library, 10:30AM WEDNESDAYS Storytime*, Pelham Public Library, 9:15AM & 10:30AM THURSDAYS PJ Storytime*, Pelham Public Library, 6:30PM
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11 - PATRIOT DAY: Municipal Offices & Library Closed in observance of Patriot Day: Trash will be collected as usual - Pelham High-Jackson Olin (Youth Night), Home, 7:00 pm 14 - Open House at Pelham High School, 6:30pm 15 - Pelham Business Council Meeting, PCC&IA, 11:00am-1:00pm - STEM Exploration Night: Learn about Pelham City Schools’ Science, Technology, Engingeering and Math Initiatives, Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 6:00pm 19 - Respite Care (special needs 0-21), free, must reserve AaronsStaffRespite.org 21 - City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 22 - College and Career Night at Pelham High, 6:00pm 25 - Pelham High-Northridge, Home, 7:00 pm 27 - Birmingham Stage Race, Oak Mountain State Park, 8:00am-4:00pm 28 - Pelham Board of Education Meeting, City Hall, 6:30pm
october Breast Cancer Awareness Month 1 - American Legion Post 555, Pelham Senior Center, 7:00pm Town Hall Meeting, 7:00pm 2 - Pelham High-Hueytown, Home, 7:00 pm 3 - Heavy Trash Pickup Day, Have Curbside by 6:00am 5 - City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 6 - Pink Firetruck stop for more info visit PinkFiretrucks.org 8 - Planning Commission Meeting, City Hall, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm - Alabama Hockey-Missouri State, PCC&IA, 8:00pm AlabamaHockeyClub.com 9 - Pelham High-Briarwood, Home, 7:00 pm - Alabama Hockey-Missouri State, PCC&IA, 8:00pm AlabamaHockeyClub.com 10 - Shred Event for Residents, Pelham Library, 8:00am-12:00pm - Youth Basketball Registration, Park & Rec. Office, 9:00am-12:00 pm
12 - Pelham City Schools’ Professional Devolopment/Flex Day: No Students 13 - Pelham City Schools’ Professional Devolopment/Flex Day: No Students 17 - Youth Basketball Registration, Park & Rec. Office, 9:00am-12:00 pm - Respite Care (special needs 0-21), free, must reserve AaronsStaffRespite.org 19 - City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 20 - Pelham Business Council Meeting, PCC&IA, 11:00am-1:00pm 23 - Pelham High-Minor (Senior Night), Home, 7:00 pm 26 - Pelham Board of Education Meeting, City Hall, 6:30pm 31 - Halloween Carnival, Pelham Library, 2:00-3:30pm
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1 - Daylight Savings Time ends, Fall back one hour before retiring Sat. night 2 - City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 5 - American Legion Post 555, Pelham Senior Center, 7:00pm 6 - Alabama Hockey-Georgia, PCC&IA, 8:00pm AlabamaHockeyClub.com 8 -XTERRA Alabama Trail Race, Oak Mtn State Park, 8:00am-4:00pm 11 - VETERANS DAY: Municipal Offices, Library & Pelham City Schools Closed in observance of Veterans Day; Trash will be collected as usual 12 - Planning Commission Meeting, City Hall, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 16 - City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00pm, Work Session 6:00pm 17 - Pelham Business Council Meeting, PCC&IA, 11:00am-1:00pm
Alabama Hockey moves to Div. I The University of Alabama Club Hockey team has announced its new ACHA Division I schedule for the 2015-16 season, providing fans a level of competition previously unseen at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena—the team’s home ice. The 31-game schedule which will feature opponents from the ACHA Division I level as well as some favorite past rivals from ACHA Division III. “We are excited to bring the highest level of ACHA hockey to our Alabama fans, offering the chance to see Alabama Hockey play some of the best club hockey teams in the country throughout this season. Of course, it wouldn’t be a hockey season here in Pelham if we didn’t offer another Iron Cup: we have three games scheduled against Auburn on January 22-24, 2016. Another highlight of the season will also be a two-game home series against the United States Naval Academy, which is set for February 5-6, 2016,” said President Jake Collins. Visit AlabamaHockeyClub.com for more information and to see their full schedule. Alabama Hockey Club’s Upcoming Home Schedule at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena: DATE
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Pelham City Schools introduces Instructional Team The instructional team provides a new resource to support our teachers and administrators in the implementation of our curriculum initiatives. Our instructional specialists and coaches have offices in our schools and provide teachers with guidance and training on practical strategies for engaging students and enhancing instructional practice. They work collaboratively to train our staff on programs and proven methods aligned to state standards, curriculum, and assessment. Dr. Elisabeth Davis is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the school system. In her role she stays abreast of the local, state, and national educational best practices to lead our schools in providing a quality education for all students. With a focus on a team approach she is driven to support our teachers through a philosophy on leadership that she shares with team building guru Marcus Buckingham: “Leaders are fascinated by future…because in your head, you can see a better future. The friction between ‘what is’ and ‘what could be’
burns you, stirs you up, propels you. This is leadership.” Shannon Bogert is an Instruction Specialist who serves all schools as a K-12 curriculum specialist and Literacy Design Collaborative Trainer. Her office is located at Riverchase Middle. “I am very excited to be part of the Pelham City Schools family. With our outstanding students, dedicated teachers, engaging curriculum, and supportive community, there are no limits to our success!” she said. Leslie Richards is an Instruction Specialist who serves all schools as a K-12 math coach and Mathematics Design Collaborative Trainer. Mrs. Richards is a former journalist turned teacher who found her niche as a mathematician to help all students be “good at math.” She said, “I’m excited that having our own system means we can reach hands across grade levels in our four schools and make sure that we are providing an excellent education for all students. Coaching math instruction means I get to do what I love most all day—spend
Janaya Evans, Leslie Richards, Elisabeth Davis, Kristi Cocke, Shannon Bogert.
time with students in mathematics!” Mrs. Richards’ office is located at Valley Elementary. Janaya Evans is the Instructional Coach at Valley Elementary. She graduated from the University of Alabama, earned a Master’s degree in English as a Second Language and is currently finishing her administrative degree. Ms. Evans is a Pelham High graduate. “I couldn’t ask for a better job than one where I support the teachers in the system that once supported me. My coaching philosophy is centered around mutual inquiry, collabora-
tion, and promoting professional growth to further student success,” she said. Kristi Cocke is the Instructional Coach at Valley Intermediate. This is her fourteenth year in education, and she has been part of Pelham schools as a teacher and a parent. She looks forward to the promise and opportunities the new school year presents with great enthusiasm. “I am very excited about my new role as the Instructional Coach at Valley Intermediate. It’s a great time to be a part of Pelham City Schools,” Kristi said.
The Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club provides support to community
The Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club presented cases of copy paper, Expo markers, Clorox wipes and other useful teacher items to a Shelby County middle school in August. The Club is very sup16 PelhamOnline.com / Fall 2015
portive of our local schools and honors a teacher of the month from the various schools each month at the Rotary luncheon. Last year, the club worked with Valley Elementary School to
spruce up the school’s landscape with colorful plants and new bark to greet their children when they returned to school in the fall. The Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club is very active in our community and is always interested in assisting the young people of our area. Rotary is an international civic club with service projects worldwide as well as local. The main focus of Rotary service projects internationally is the eradication of polio worldwide and bringing clean water to countries in need. One of the main district projects is the Boiling and Bragging pre-season tailgate event that raises money for the Critical Care transport
for Children’s of Alabama. The Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club is involved locally with the Alabaster YMCA, the Day Program Manna Ministries, Senior Adult programs and many other activities. The Club is supported through member dues and donations, along with two annual fund raisers—a golf tournament in the Spring and A Southern Christmas Bazaar in the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena each November. The club meets each Thursday at noon for lunch with a speaker at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in the Physician’s Building, Suite 100. For more information, contact current President Alex Strange at 802-4219 or come join the Rotarians any Thursday to see what Rotary is all about!
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Christmas shoppers! Start your gift buying early at the Pelham Civic Complex on Saturday, November 7 during the 4th annual “A Southern Christmas Bazaar.” Merchants offer a variety of unique Christmas themed clothing, food, collectibles, decorations and much more. Be amazed as you browse through Candy Cane Lane, Mistletoe Drive and Jingle Bell Parkway— Rotarian volunteers have made this THE event in Shelby County for fun, shopping, decorating and celebrating. Santa will be on hand to give you an opportunity for photos in the early afternoon!
Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena Saturday, November 7, 2015 10AM-8PM Entry for adults is $7, and the donation of a canned good to Manna Ministries gets $1 off. Entry for children over six is $3. Funds raised will benefit projects of the Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club, which serves those in need in Shelby County.
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RiverPoint Church
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
CrossWay Christian Fellowship
Sun View Baptist Church
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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
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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
Oakland Baptist Church
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3362 Pelham Parkway, 620-9598 Pastor Krameon Martin Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM
Saint Francis of Assisi
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Meets at Shelby Co. YMCA, 966-3327 Pastor Fred Muse • crosswaycf.org Sunday Worship 10:00 AM 2867 Pelham Parkway, 663-7492 Dr. Daven Watkins • fbcpelham.org Sunday Worship 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 AM
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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
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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
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PENTACOSTAL New Testament Christian Church 2976-D Pelham Parkway, 401-1629 Pastor E.J. Rodriguez newtestamentchristianchurches.org Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM
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Korean Presbyterian Church
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7814 Helena Road, 982-1990 Pastor Rev. Steven Son Sunday English Worship 11:00 AM
Life Church
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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
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A huge thanks to everyone who came to the hugely successful Taste of Pelham! Library Director Barbara Roberts, Library Board Member Debbie Parrott and City Councilman Maurice Mercer were instrumental in organizing this fun night for the third time. More than 20 restaurants and caterers from the Pelham area served up scrumptious samples of their cuisine while raising money for a great cause. All funds raised from Taste of Pelham ticket sales benefit the Library Building Fund, so the
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Pelham Palooza a huge success! Echosmith drew more than 6,400 people to their Oak Mountain Amphitheater show July 17, setting a new Show Up Show record. Thousands more visited the Civic Complex and Ice Arena July 18, enjoying local food, vendors, games and more music. A big thanks to the city for hosting such a great event, and to everyone who came out and enjoyed the festivities. We can’t wait to see what next year’s celebration brings!
Pelham Racquet Club Juniors win state championship June 10-12, Auburn’s Yarbrough Tennis Center hosted the USTA Junior Team Tennis State Championships, and once again, Pelham Racquet Club was well represented. USPTA Pros Rusty Wilkes, Clay Parrish, and Steve Faulkner coached 9 teams overall with more than 70 players. Tournament Director Ginny Adams said this is one of the largest state tourneys with more than 500 players and close to 60 teams. Steve Faulkner and Captain Melanie Rehovsky coached the PRC Lobsters 14 & under team. The Lobsters won 4 of 6 team matches and finished 3rd overall. Also, Faulkner and Lindsay England teamed up to coach the PRC Warriors 18 & under team. Wilkes had more teams in the 12s, 14s and 18s divisions. Wilkes said having so many teams at state is not possible without the help of so many great parent team captains. The 18 & under division included 20 teams. Coach Rusty’s PRC “Topspin Tornadoes” and Coach Clay’s PRC “Pacers” both had a great tournament. The Pacers went 4-0 in their division to reach the semi-final round. The Topspin Tornadoes defeated James Lewis 36-18 and went on to tie Montgomery 31-31. David Sipin and Kristina Laboone won a super tie-breaker to give the Tornadoes the team win. The Topspin Tornadoes tied Mobile 29-29. Mobile won the super
tie-break by 2 points. However, the Topspin Tornadoes finished strong with a dominating 40-7 win over the TNT “Net Crushers.” The Topspin Tornadoes won their division with 136 games. Mobile finished with 129 games and Montgomery had 124 games. Coach Wilkes said the Mobile and Montgomery teams were as good as any of the playoff teams. “These close, early-round matches helped our team greatly to be prepared for the playoff rounds,” he said. The Semi-Final match was more like a final with two top PRC teams. Kristina Laboone defeated Dani Karcher 4-2, 4-2. Chris Thomason defeated David Sipin 4-0, 4-1. Brianna Dewilde & Nicole Nowak defeated Claire Landers/Jordan Motes 4-1, 4-2. Alex Sanchez/Zach Cole defeated Connor Davis/Seth Lichlyter 2-4, 4-2, 1-0. Trent Russell/Katelyn Karcher defeated David Sipin/Whitney Hamner 4-3, 4-2. After 5 matches had been played, the teams were tied at 29-29. Alex Sanchez/Kristina Laboone defeated Chris Thomason/Katelyn Karcher 10-8 in the super tie-break to give the Topspin Tornadoes the team win and advance to the finals. TNT “Elite” won the other semi-final by 30-25 over Greystone Country Club. In the finals the Topspin Tornadoes defeated TNT Elite 33-27 to win the state championship.
The PRC 18 & Under Alabama State Champion Team! Front row, l-r: Team Captain Freddy Sanchez, Heather Thompson, Nicole Nowak, Coach Rusty Wilkes, Brianna Dewilde, Kristina Laboone and Whitney Hamner. Back row, l-r: David Sipin, Julian Sanchez, Zach Cole, Michael Ingram and Alex Sanchez.
Alex Sanchez won 4-0, 4-2. Nicole Nowak lost 4-3, 0-4, 0-1. Julian Sanchez/Michael Ingram lost 3-4, 2-4. Whitney Hamner/ Kristina Laboone won 4-1, 4-2. Zach Cole/Heather Thompson won 4-3, 4-3. Wilkes’ team advanced to the USTA Sectionals in Lexington, South Carolina to represent Alabama. Coach Wilkes has had a very successful career coaching teams at state and sectionals. Over 13 years he has coached more than 50 teams at the state tourneys in Montgomery and Auburn, 19 state championship teams and 10 state finalist teams. In the 18 & under division, Coach Wilkes’ teams won 8 state championships from 2004-2008, 2011, 2013 and 2015. He coached 19 teams at USTA Sectionals from
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2003-2008 and 2011-2015. “These are memories and great experiences the players, parents, and coaches will always remember traveling to Chattanooga, Mobile, Auburn, & Lexington,” Coach Wilkes said. “I’ve been blessed to do what I love and give back to the game helping kids in tennis. I continue to invest most of my time with young players. My goals are always to teach sportsmanship first and help children learn life lessons from teams that will help them in other aspects of their lives. I love making a positive difference in young lives, and these kids have made a huge difference in my life too. For info about youth tennis at Pelham Racquet Club, please email rustytennis23@yahoo.com.
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Students in the PHS Law Academy visited Montgomery this summer
PHS Law Academy students, PCS Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Elisabeth Davis and PHS Law teacher Karen Varner pose with Representative Matt Fridy, center, in the Alabama House of Representatives in Montgomery May 7.
Over the summer, State Superintendent Thomas R. Bice, Ed.D., invited students from the new PHS Law Academy to visit the Alabama Legislature during a special session. Ten students, PHS teacher Karen Varner and PCS Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Elisabeth Davis made the trip down on August 7. Karen teaches Health at PHS, and starting this year, classes for the Law Academy too. “I went to college to be a history teacher and you cannot separate the history from law,” Karen said. “I love how laws have changed over the years because of society and perception, so I was very excited when they asked me to teach the law classes.” “The first year of the law academy focuses on philosophy and critical thinking skills using the foundations of law,” Karen explained. Topics of discussion will include “Why we have laws,” and “What life would be like without laws and government.” Since it is an introductory course, she thought this visit to Montgomery to see the state legislature in action would be a real boon for students.
“We were able to watch the House floor, meet with Representative Matt Fridy, talk to a lobbyist, have lunch at the state house and see ‘politicians acting badly,’” Karen said. “We tried to get into the special session, but it was too packed.” Each student who was able to go learned many of the same things, but different parts of the experience stood out to them. “I found the law career path fits my personality,” said Christion Finch, a sophomore at PHS who went on the trip and found it very informative. “I saw this trip as a good way to broaden my knowledge of the topic, the legislative branch and the law making field, and it was.” He described learning that the state general fund is in debt and hearing how many legislators want to take money from the school fund to “fix” it. That got him thinking. “When people go into debt, they’ll repossess the house, but when the general fund goes into debt, they don’t repossess clean water and electricity,” he said. “What happens if they keep building debt and never pay it off? And
there are no repercussions? No one was able to give me an answer.” That debate over money and funding, Christon, is one of the constants in politics—you better get used to discussing it! Freshman Angel Smith is more interested in criminal law, but decided to go on the trip to see what politics are really like. “I wanted to see what politicians really do, how different it is in real life from TV,” she said. “It was intense! And kinda funny—even though they have disagreements, they still like each other and respect others’ opinions.” For Angel, the biggest takeaway was seeing the amount of work it takes to bring something to the legislature. “There were people who presented a bill asking for more cosmetology funding in schools. Some people argued for it, and some people argued against it, that was pretty funny,” she said. She also underestimated the sheer amount of people who would be there. “Meeting all those professional people was kind of overwhelming!” Sophomore Lily Cone already knows she wants to pursue a
law degree and transfer over to politics—national politics. “I’d like to be the Secretary of State or Majority Whip in Congress,” she said. “Having a greater understanding of the law now will put me ahead when I get to college.” Big goals, but she’s determined to make it happen. “I usually focus on national issues, so this trip was my first time seeing how government works locally,” Lily said. “It was very eye-opening and gave me a better understanding of what’s going on in my state.” She also enjoyed watching the presentations and debates. “One of the debates got heated, they were presenting their arguments professionally and passionately,” Lily described. “I can get heated in arguments and debates— hearing someone present with passion makes me want to go for their team.” “It was really cool to talk to lobbyists and Representative Fridy,” Lily concluded. “Asking questions and discussing people’s views really helps you think about your own.” Representative Fridy himself was excited to have the opportunity to spend time with these PHS Law Academy students. “It was clear from their insightful questions that they are already benefiting from the real-world learning experiences offered at PHS,” Rep. Friday said. “They are certainly on the right path to learning achievement, and I commend the education professionals who have made it their lives’ work to guide our students successfully on that path.” There are now 93 students enrolled in the PHS Law Academy. Karen said they plan to go to the Wright Center at Stanford November 4th to see the State Supreme Court in action, and make another trip down to the capital in the spring to allow students to see a debate.
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Attention all HOA & Garden Club Presidents!
The City of Pelham’s Beautification Board would like to shine a light on our neighborhoods. We meet monthly on the first Tuesday in the downstairs conference room of the library. Please join us as we work to recognize the residents & businesses who use their time & creativity to make our community beautiful. Please RSVP or nominate at pholly@pelhamonline.com or 620.6403.
Residential Beautification Award—640 RidgeView Trail The meandering driveway at 640 RidgeView Trail leads you into a sweeping green expanse that is punctuated by the home of Sherri and Robert White. “Our yard is a work in progress,” Sherri emphasized, but it is clear their vision is well underway. Located on a cul-de-sac in the Phase IV section of Wild Timber, the lot sits on a ridge and backs up to Oak Mountain State Park, one the factors that made it the White’s choice to build the third home on the street. Behind and along the ridge runs the Peavine Trail leading to Peavine Falls. Helena United Methodist Church friends told them about the area and “the next thing you know, we were signing a contract,” smiled Sherri. “Our idea was to interpret the style of an English Manor along with keeping the best of the natural surroundings—the native dogwoods and oaks and rocks.” “We love rocks; we wanted to adopt every rock and our builder accommodated us!” By the mailbox, red-veined rocks anchor a ramble of roses that segue towards the front
plantings leading across the rolling knoll lawn, pristine and green. Four varieties of Japanese Maples add texture and seasonal color. At Lily Point, earlier daylilies were blooming yellow, orange and purple. Under the dogwoods is Azalea Corner with species that taught the Whites much about necessary soil preparation. Robert and Sherri want to credit Bryan with Reed’s Lawn Care & Landscaping and J Service Environmental Lawn for professional services. “We want to do a lot more, of course,” added the Whites. “The back yard will have to be terraced—we see hydrangeas and ferns nestled there—and we would like to add an outdoor kitchen.” “With the rains this summer, we have enjoyed the many shades of green. We can hear the stream from the natural spring at times.”
“We appreciate our daily drive, it affords us the time to leave work behind and be in the beauty of nature.”
Congratulations to Robert and Sherri White, winners of the September 2015 Pelham Yard of the Month!
Cheering to victory Over the summer, the Pelham High School cheer squad attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp held at Auburn University. There were cheer squads participating not only from the Pelham area, but from all over Alabama. The PHS Cheerleaders won four trophies in the varsity division competitions held the last week of camp, which is quite the achievement! The squad won first place for their Extreme Routine, first place in Cheer, second place in Sideline and Over All Best Game Day Competition squad for the varsity division. Congratulations, PHS cheerleaders!
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3. Retirement Savings Checkup – You may be eligible to make tax-deductible contributions to a traditional IRA of up to $5,500 in 2015 or $18,000 to a traditional 401(k). If you are over the age of 50, you may qualify to defer an additional $1,000 to an IRA or $6,000 more to a 401(k). Don’t just stop at the rate in which your employer is willing to match! This is a common mistake many people make and they may not have enough in retirement if they’re not carefully watching their personal deferral rate. 4. Business owners may have additional opportunities to save – If you own a corporation and also work in the business, consider how employment taxes are factored in. Medicare tax, in particular, is tricky because it’s not capped and will be levied against all income you receive as salary. Look at your salary and company income distribution for opportunities to reduce your taxes. But keep in mind that the IRS expects you to take a reasonable salary, so you’ll want to consult a tax professional. 5. Don’t forget about education – In Alabama, contributions to certain education funds are taxdeductible. Also look into whether you are eligible for an education credit or a student loan interest deduction.
Tax Matters That Matter with Valerie Leonard, AIF Huntsville native Valerie Leonard traces her business roots back to the age of five, when she picked up fallen persimmons from her yard and opened herself a persimmon stand to sell them. Her early knack for business was further refined when her grandfather, Bud Smith, started taking her to options trading seminars while she was in middle school. He taught the 13-year-old all about the art of options trading, letting her participate with him managing his own portfolio. She picked up a love of and a talent for public speaking from her mother, Beverly Hood, who took time away from her job as a software engineer to serve as a state organizer for Toastmasters International, a group that enables members to develop and refine their public speaking skills. Valerie started her adult career with American Express Financial Advisors in 2002, graduated with a BS in finance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2003, and formed a business partnership with Trent Grinkmeyer in 2004 at American Express Financial Advisors, now Ameriprise Financial. Because of their intense desire to provide the highest quality of independent advice and the most suitable products to their clients, Valerie and Trent joined forces with Commonwealth Financial Network in 2007. Valerie holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation as awarded by Fiduciary360. She serves on the Retirement Advisory Council at Commonwealth Financial Network and she has been recognized as a member of the Advisory Council at Fidelity Investments for multiple years. Valerie is a proud member of Retirement Plan Advisory Group (RPAG), the Financial Planning Association (FPA), and the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). InvestmentNews Magazine named Valerie to its “40 Under 40 Top Advisers for 2015.”* She has been named to Employee Benefit Adviser’s 2015 Rising Stars in Advising List.** She was also recently nominated by her peers as one of the nation’s “Top Women Advisors.”*** Her firm has also received recognition as the “Top 300 Most Influential in Defined Contribution” for multiple years.**** Valerie is an investment adviser representative (IAR) with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations. She is licensed in multiple states for life, health, and disability products. Valerie says she still feels the same challenge to succeed that she did as a youngster selling persimmons and helping her grandpa build his portfolio when working with her clients. It’s drive and experience now fueled with that same passion that keeps her at the forefront of her industry. Valerie works from her Weatherly home a lot these days, but maintains an office in the Liberty Park area of Birmingham. Valerie and her husband, Rob, reside in Pelham, Alabama, with their three children and two dogs. She enjoys traveling, music, boating, consulting for Rob’s business, and spending quality time together as a family. They attend Westwood Baptist Church in Alabaster, and she and Rob do their best to impact their community in a positive way. If you’d like to speak with Valerie about your own situation when it comes to investments, or if your company is in need of help in managing its 401(k) plan or in setting one up for their employees, you should contact Valerie today for a personal consultation. She’s as near as your telephone. Valerie Leonard valerie@grinkmeyerleonard.com 205-970-9088
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*Top 40 Under 40 winners were chosen based on their level of accomplishment, contribution to the financial advice industry, leadership and promise for the future. **Employee Benefit Adviser’s annual list honors standout benefit advisors under the age of 35 with a five-year track record of demonstrating fresh talent and making a difference in the benefits industry. This year, winners were selected based on criteria including rate of industry participation, client size, and retention, as well as community service and other examples of an overall commitment to service excellence. ***Honorees will be announced next month by the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), 2015 ****December 2010, December 2011; prominent industry influencers 401kwire.com, 401k Exchange, Inc., and The Boston Research Group sponsor the national ranking, which is based on more than 120,000 votes cast ed by industry insiders.
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Sam Steele qualifies for the 2016 Olympic Trials! With school started, many people have only one sport on their minds – football! But one young man in Pelham has another sport on his mind these days. Seventeen year-old high school senior Sam Steele recently qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials with a 3:58.66 in the 400 meter freestyle at Southeastern LSC Long Course Championship held in Knoxville, Tennessee, July 16– 19. Sam began competitive swimming when he was nine years old with the Shelby County YMCA. After swimming with the YMCA for three years, he, along with his three sisters, joined Hoover Blue Thunder so they could participate in larger, more competitive swim meets. He trained with HBT for the next 5 years, working his way up to the senior level training group under Head Coach Rick Moulton. Coach Rick’s love of the sport, dedication to his swimmers
and competitive nature inspired Sam to reach for new levels. Over time, Sam began qualifying for faster meets from Jefferson/Shelby County Championship Meet and Southeastern Championship Meets, to USA Junior National and National level meets. When the Hoover Recreation Center closed the pool Above, l-r: Assistant Coach Michael Bottchen, for renovations, HBT was Sam Steele, Head Coach Mike Davidson and Assistant Coach Bryan Jennings. Right: Sam. unable to secure another practice facility and the team was forced to shut perfecting Sam’s stroke work and down. Sam and his sisters joined overseeing a rigorous dry-land regimen. In addition, Assistant Birmingham Swim League Coach Michael Bottchen where he now trains under provides Sam with a workout Head Coach Mike Davidson. twice a week incorporating Coach Mike, originally from weight training. New Zealand, swam for Coach Don Gambril at the University Sam will compete in the 2015 Speedo Junior National of Alabama, holds 21 national Championships at the end of titles and competed in the 1984 July where he hopes to garner Olympics in Los Angeles. Coach another Olympic Trial cut in the Mike has continued the excellent training started by Coach Rick by 200 meter freestyle. Sam’s time in
the 200 meter freestyle currently ranks him as 9th in the Nation and 6th in the 400 meter freestyle in his age group. The Olympic Trials will be held in Omaha, Nebraska in June 2016. As an Olympic Trials Qualifier, Sam takes a very significant step forward in his swimming career, working out the Olympic motto: Citius, Altius, Fortius…Faster, Higher, Stronger. GO SAM!
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Panthers streak past Huskies in exciting first annual rivalry game
For the first two games this football season, the Pelham Panthers were privileged to play against their biggest rivals to huge crowds of pumped parents, friends and alumni. There’s nothing like hearing your high school marching band play the school fight song to a packed stadium to get excited about football season! Walking into Ned Bearden Stadium August 21 for the first ever Pelham/Helena rivalry game, the excitement was palpable and the crowds electric. Cries of “Panther Territory!” and “Husky Nation!” could be heard as groups of young
boys from the opposing cities chased after one another, laughing, through the packed crowd. Letterman with painted-on jibes, like “Huskies? More like poodles,” worked to get the crowd pumped up, and the student section showed they know how to “Go Ham!” Excitement reached a fever pitch when the PHS athletes burst through a sign declaring “Go back to the dog pound, Huskies, this is Panther territory!” Jalen Smith, Kasey Clark, Brandon Sledge and Matthew Rye were the big playmakers against the Huskies. Jalen ran
80 yards in the first quarter for a kickoff return and PHS’s second score of the night. In the second half, a 35-yard pass to Kasey and 22-yard pass to Brandon each paid off in the form of receiving touchdowns. Quarterback Matthew cinched the win for Pelham with a 50-yard touchdown run in the last seconds of the game, leaving the final score at 31-22. Although mistakes were made and penalties incurred, it was obvious the students played extremely hard, even in the driving rain. Every player on the roster for Pelham was able to have some
field time during the game, a fact of which Coach Causey is very proud—but he still says they have a long way to go. The Panthers played their older rival, the Thompson Warriors, the following Friday in Alabaster. The standout players for this game were Edward Gibson and, once again, Kasey Clark. Coach Causey is confident the team will learn from the mistakes made by the offense in the first two games and that his players will be quicker out the door for the rest of the season. Go Panthers! GO HAM GO!
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Former PHS track star Caitland Smith now running for Team USA We first introduced rising PHS star Caitland Smith in 2013, when she had a phenomenal season, taking first-place wins in events at the Indoor Last Chance Invitational, the AHSAA Indoor State Championships, the Class 6A State Championships in Gulf Shores and the New Balance Indoor Nationals in New York. While the 60-meter dash (60m) is Caitland’s main event, she would also participate in relays and jumps, often setting county and state records. She set Shelby County records for the long jump, 100m and 200m in 2012, and beat all three for new records in 2013, when she also set the state record for the 60m. She really showed off her skills in 2013 with her sweep of the Alabama High School Indoor and Outdoor Sprint Championships. She also helped the PHS Girls’ Track Team win the 2013 Shelby County Girls Track and Field Championships. As a senior, Caitland continued to train under the instruction of PHS Coaches Jennifer Argo and Marty Springfield, and her wins kept pouring in. She was named AllAmerican at a meet in New York in 2014, and rightly so. Shortly after, signed on to continue her track career with the University of Texas Longhorns, where she has continued to flourish. While at UT, she placed 1st,
2nd or 3rd in four events at the UTSA Challenge Invitational; 2nd in the 200m at the Nike Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays; 2nd in the 100m and was on the winning 4x400m relay team at the Texas Invitational; placed 2nd and 3rd in events at the Michael Johnson Classic; and was a member of the 4x100m relay team that won the Big 12 Championships, setting a facility record there. She qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 200m, finishing 11th in the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds. Caitland, now 19 and starting her sophomore year at UT, has really big news: her hard work and training have earned her a spot on Team USA! At the USATF Junior Championships in Eugene, Oregon, she finished 3rd in the 200m, which qualified her for Junior Pan Am Games! She left Birmingham on July 27 for the Pan-American Junior Athletics Championships, held at Foote Field in Edmonton, Canada. During the competition, she came in fourth in the second heat and achieved 10th overall. We know Caitland’s parents, Ted Smith and Wendy Adams, and coaches Argo and Springfield are proud, and the city is proud of her too. We are excited to continue tracking her success! Congratulations, Caitland!
The 2015 Team USA team picture! Can you spot Caitland?
Pelham Seniors IN ACTION Pelham Senior Center • 620-6064 Open Monday-Friday 10:00AM-3:00PM
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providing them with Thursday night dinners. “We have civic groups, church groups, Greek organizations and others who bring meals those nights to feed our doctors and nurses, but we have about 10 Thursdays through the rest of the year without a meal pledged,” he said. In fact, pledges make up a lot of what keep the clinic running. “We take cash, checks, money orders or pledges—all of which are tax-deductible—and we also accept in-kind donations,” Justin said. “Office and medical
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The Community of Hope Health Clinic, located in the Shelby County Health Services building, has been providing free non-emergency medical care to low-income residents since 2008 with only three people on the payroll. Bilingual Clinic Coordinators Carmen Woodman and Mandy Maldonado were joined by new Director Justin Johnson this May. “If I didn’t have Mandy and Carmen...” Justin trailed off, pensive. “They are the ones who run this clinic.” Even Medical Director Dr. Bill Dunham, MD, a retired orthopedic surgeon formerly specializing in palliative and hospice care at Cooper Green, volunteers his services to the clinic. “I want to emphasize how much of an asset Dr. Dunham is—he’s here working every Monday and Tuesday, he sits on the board of directors, he represents us in so many ways,” Justin described. The director himself also worked at Cooper Green, working in the Medical Research Center there for three years before moving to Viva Health, Jefferson Clinic P.C., and finally the Community of Hope Health Clinic. “I wanted to get back into a clinical setting,” he explained. “I missed working with patients.” The clinic is open for setting up appointments Mondays 7:30am-4pm and Tuesdays
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CPL Jonathan D. Jarvis US Marine Corps; Combat Instructor, Parris Island, SC; Son of David & Linda Jarvis
US Air Force; Okinawa, Japan; Son of Cliff & Jeanie Smith
US Navy; Naval Base Coronado; San Diego, CA 2014 PHS graduate; Son of Wendy Merkl, Stepson of David Merkl
US Army; Fort Hood, TX; Daughter of Stephen & Toni Thomas
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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
Ssgt. Alexander D. Hand US Air Force; Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS; Son of Doyle & Sally Hand
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LCDR Robert Sawyer US Navy; Military Professor, Naval War College Newport, RI; Son of Ken & Liz Sawyer
SGT Tyler Payne US Marine Corps; 2004 PHS graduate; Son of Dana Payne Martin & David Payne, husband of Madison
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 (205) 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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Local gymnast wins all-around in her division at State Championships Cami Weaver, a gymnast at Legacy Gymnastics, was the all around top level 8 finisher at the Alabama Optional State gymnastics meet, held in Montgomery. She won the all around for her age division, as well as 1st place on beam and floor. Cami’s top score qualified her for the Regional State Team. The team consists of the top eight finishers from all age divisions at the state meet. The Regional Meet was held in Mobile in April. At this meet, Cami competed against gymnasts from eight Southeastern states, including her teammates on Team Alabama. She placed in the top five on three events at this meet, and on floor, she placed 1st—making her a regional floor champion! She also placed 2nd all around by only .025 points. Cami started gymnastics at the
age of 5 and started competing at 7 years old. This was her 3rd state championship and her first regional win. She is on the competitive team at Legacy Gymnastics here in Pelham, where she is currently training 23-25 hours a week to prepare to compete at level 10 this season. By competing at this high level, she is working toward her goal of being a collegiate gymnast. Cami is coached at Legacy Gymnastics by Brianna and Steven Mitchell and Jacqueline S. Randall. Cami is a 7th grader at Riverchase Middle School where, as well as being an excellent student, she is a member of FBLA and plans to get involved with FCA as well. She is the daughter of Jeff and Donna Weaver. Congratulations on your great competition and good luck in the future, Cami!
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Tammy Anderson—Ovarian Cancer survivor and research fundraiser Just a year ago, Tammy Anderson was in the dark about why Pelham City Hall and other businesses were lit up teal during September. But in an August City Council meeting this year, she, along with other representatives from A State of Teal, accepted a proclamation from Mayor Waters making September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Pelham. Many may know Tammy as the “better half” of PHS Head Baseball Coach Sean Anderson, or mother to Justin and Ashley. She is also a former Realtor and current Agent Marketing and IT Support Assistant at RE/MAX First Choice. She had just begun working there last summer when health issues first arose—she noticed blood in her stool, and felt like she was constantly swollen and always felt fatigued. “I thought it was just stress related to starting a new job,” she said. “I was on antibiotics for a staph infection on my leg and we had just taken a family trip where we may have ingested some of the Ohio River’s tainted water.” She thought her digestive issues could be from any of those things, but it persisted—for over a month. A trip to her general practitioner yielded a recommendation to a gastroenterologist. A colonoscopy, endoscopy and CT scan revealed a mass the doctor wanted biopsied. The following day, a special procedure revealed a tumor. When the biopsy came back cancer-
ous two days later, everyone was floored; doctors and nurses had thought the tumor did not look like a typical colon cancer tumor. “I couldn’t believe it,” Tammy said. “It was a year to the month since I had lost my father to colon cancer, so receiving the same diagnosis was terrifying.” Pay attention to your bowel movements, Tammy suggests, because they can be indicative of problems with or changes in your health. Anyone who experiences irregularity or problems that continue for more than three weeks should be checked out by a doctor. In Tammy’s case, she was able to diagnose her ovarian cancer that way—although that was not the original diagnosis. The oncologist suggested chemotherapy pills and radiation treatment as soon as possible to shrink what he assumed was colon cancer, with surgery to follow several months after they had shrunk the tumor. Although the tumor was pushing into her colon, what the doctor said didn’t line up with Tammy’s own research and knowledge from dealing with her father’s colon cancer the year prior. “I’m a big believer of faith and God, and while I was meeting with the oncologist, I did not have a good feeling,” Tammy said. “I had been prepared to have the procedure, but something just didn’t feel right. I asked, ‘If it’s not actually in the colon, are you 100% sure it’s colon cancer?’ and
he couldn’t give me a yes.” She asked for a second opinion, and the soonest appointment available was three weeks later. After dealing with not only her father’s colon cancer, but also her mother’s experience with ovarian cancer eight years prior, Tammy knew that time was of the essence, so she took matters into her own hands—a friend of a friend recommended her to a colon specialist, who she saw the next week. “He looked at my information and said, ‘This doesn’t look like colon cancer to me and I recommend you see a GYN oncologist,’ so I knew I’d done the right thing,” Tammy said. Because of her mother’s illness, she decided to specifically ask for a blood test for her CA125 levels, usually used to test the effectiveness of ovarian cancer treatment. Doctors and insurance carriers don’t recommend using the test to diagnose cancer because CA125 levels could be up for other reasons, but since she knew her numbers from 7 years prior, she decided she needed to know where they were now. “I told my oncologist I was
driving to the office and wanted the CA125 test done when I arrive there in fifteen minutes,” she said. It came back two days later with levels at 1152—normal levels are under 35. “He called me and said, ‘You were right, they are elevated.’” By then, it was finally time for her “second opinion” with a surgeon at UAB. After going over all her documents and notes with him, he said she needed to see a GYN cancer specialist immediately. Fortunately, they were able to call the gyn oncologist’s office and sent her over directly from his office and they were able to schedule surgery for the following Monday. In fact, Tammy’s entire journey from the first meeting with her general practitioner to surgery was only four weeks, but it was one of the hardest parts of the entire experience this past year. “The uncertainty, the anticipation, the unknown—’How bad is it? What kind is it? What will
Top: Tammy, in blue, with State of Teal representatives at the city council meeting in August. Below left: Tammy poses with Sean, Justin and Ashley at the PHS/HHS faculty softball game in May. Below right: Tammy with Ashley and Justin before last year’s A Field of Teal baseball game at PHS.
they do to treat it? Will I be able to work during treatments?’ These questions swirled in my head constantly,” she said. And while she was waiting for answers before surgery, all she could do was rest and pray. The surgery removed all her female organs, 2-3 inches of her colon, several surrounding fat layers, and many lymph nodes. Finally, the results came back, diagnosing Tammy with Stage IIC ovarian cancer, which has a more favorable outcome than her mother’s Stage IV diagnosis. She was relieved, but couldn’t help but think of her parents’ diagnoses. In 2002, Tammy was eight months pregnant with Ashley when her mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. “When I went with my mother to UAB, nurses would tease me that I was in the wrong ward,” she recalled. “I could have gone through genetic testing then, but I was afraid of learning I could have cancer just when I was having a baby.” The genetic test is used to determine if someone has the BRCA-1 or BRCA-2 gene, which would mean they are at a high risk for ovarian or breast cancer. So last year, while at the oncologist, she agreed to have the testing done. As part of genetic counseling to discuss the results of the test, they recommended seeing a breast specialist also. The hardest part of Tammy’s entire journey was the emotional roller coaster she went through before her surgery and also having chemo treatments. “I walked into the chemo treatment room and began crying. Emotionally it was tough seeing those women sit there where my mom had sat for 5 years of treatments, and knowing her eventual outcome of not being here with us any more,” she explained. “However, hearing and sharing stories with the other women during my own chemo treatments ended up being very therapeutic.” She is always looking for the positives in her journey with cancer. “My hair was falling out by the handfuls by Thanksgiving, it was
falling out everywhere. One upside is that I didn’t have to shave my legs!” Tammy said, explaining she has had to find the little victories along the way to keep her spirits up. “I shaved my head and wore a wig until this summer when my hair started growing back. I enjoyed throwing on a wig or ballcap and going out the door without having to blow dry or style my hair.” I did have a low point during treatments when I began to lose hope when my blood counts were too low to receive additional treatments. “I was very weak, just walking caused me to be short of breath, and I was bruising so easily,” she said. “Those weeks were the hardest, because I had made it so far, and I didn’t think I was going to be able to finish the treatments.” I often thought about how strong my mother had been and what a great role model she was in staying strong and not complaining but being thankful for each day. I often wondered how she did this many times during her 5 years of treatments and I hadn’t even made it through 2 full months of treatment. After basically sleeping through Christmas—she couldn’t eat much anyway—Tammy received two pints of blood via transfusion in January that turned everything around for her. “It pepped me right up!” she said. And, her chemo treatments were moved to three weeks apart, which really helped her body retain its ability to heal between appointments. “Listen to your body and your intuition. Use the people in your life to help you make the right decisions for yourself and your health. Don’t be afraid to get a second opinion,” Tammy reiterated. “I did listen to that inner voice, and it really was my own persistence that helped save my life.” She is still looking for the positives in her entire experience. Another is the support group she joined after months of assuming she could handle everything on her own. “I’d already been through this with my parents—I thought I knew what to expect and thought
I could do this with just the supshow style fun on the stage with port of my friends and family,” some of the GYN doctors. She she said. also has learned how they make But when a member of the those businesses light up with CanSurvive support group offered teal lights as she helped light up her free tickets to the Tickled Teal the exterior of the RE/MAX First event at the Comedy Club last fall, Choice Office building on Hwy she started to realize the impor31 for the month of September. tance of the group. “The opening Earlier this year, the CanSurvive comedian joked about her own support group merged with the bout with cancer, the ladies were Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian so nice to me and invited me to Cancer Foundation. They meet join them at the next meeting,” once a month on the third Friday Tammy said. “I’ve been going and Sunday. Their main goal aside almost every month since that from support and fellowship is to day, and it make me start to think find better diagnostic testing for ‘What can I do to improve life for ovarian cancer, which really apfuture ovarian cancer patients?’” peals to Tammy. Cheryl Bourn, who is a nine“I can’t make the tests, but I year survivor and President of can help raise money to fund CanSurvive ended up being a the research,” she said. “Espementor to Tammy. “Cheryl had cially knowing I’m genetically been through it all before me, she’s predisposed to cancer, and I may been through the surgeries, the have passed that gene on to my treatments and is still alive,” Tamchildren, I want to make things my said. “She helped me get back better for the next generation.” By to doing fun activities and realizing starting fundraisers like Pelham I had a choice to get busy dying High School Baseball’s “A Field of or get busy living. The support Teal”, Tammy has already begun group was also good for meeting making a difference. other women who understand the Although she can’t run an entire side effects and emotional roller race (yet!), Tammy is thankful coaster that goes with the diagnosis she can now walk an entire 5K at and treatments.” The group does fundraising events, like the Head crafts, like the wooden painting Over Teal 5K/10K, which will be of Alabama with a teal ribbon held on September 12 at the Prenow hanging on the Andersons’ serve. She invites everyone to join. front door, and hosts speakers like “After having people like Cheryl doctors, attorneys and other health in my life to help support and professionals who explain items to mentor me, I want to be a mentor the them. for other cancer patients in the fuA highlight of the activities so ture,” Tammy added. This has also far for Tammy was not only going already begun—she is currently to a Baron’s game with “the girls,” helping a friend whose mother was but also having the opportunity recently diagnosed with cancer. to throw out the first pitch of the This is the same friend who, less game. “That was really special. It’s than a year ago, helped Tammy something I can say I never would find a doctor who helped confirm have had the opportunity to do her thoughts that she needed to before my cancer diagnosis,” she see a GYN oncologist. If all goes said. Also, September 1st was the well, maybe her friend’s mother kick-off event for A State of Teal, will be able to join Tammy next in which businesses throughout year at the State of Teal kick off the state illuminate the exterior of event to light up the state with the their buildings with teal lights in color teal. honor of Ovarian Cancer AwareThank you, Tammy, for sharing ness. This year’s event theme was your story with us. The city looks “Game Night” and Tammy was forward to working hard to help chosen to be one of the special sur- you find funding for cancer revivors to participate in the game search until it has been eradicated. PelhamCityNews.com / Fall 2015 / TO ADVERTISE, CALL 746-1188 43
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School is back in session, and for many, the best thing about this time of year is football! That is certainly the case for student-athletes and coaches at Riverchase Middle School—they are hungry for those wins. “We want to win every game,” said RMS Head Football Coach Nathan Collins, who just took over the job this spring from former head coach Al Godwin. “These kids
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Langford, running back Philip Duke and lineman Alan Brown have also been putting in that extra effort in practice. Wide receivers Cris Pulliam and Mathew Plummer round out the list. “Our football conference is packed with good football teams,” Coach Collins said, noting that competition will be stiff. “Every week is going to be challenging.” Although Helena and
Thompson are big rivals for Pelham football players, the coach said, “I don’t want to say that we are looking forward to one particular game.” He clarified that he expects excellence from his players each and every week. Their strategy is to make sure that they are prepared for, and therefore will be able to play well, in each game this season. We look forward to seeing what they can do! Go Panthers!
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