PHS Golfers win big

May 2012
The Official Publication of the City of Pelham
M a g a z i n e
Ballantrae
Golf Club
Enjoy this Spring weather on the green page 4
Reality Check
PHS students learn about real-life budgeting
at library-sponsored event page 16
Calendar of Events page 12
PHS Golfers
win big
Pelham High School's golf team beat out the
competition in county-wide tournament page 4
Beautification Awards page 20
Mayor’s Letter
Dear Friends,
We have just wrapped up a busy April
and look forward to the many events May
will bring.
Spring Cleanup Day was a success. Allied Waste collected over 155 tons of “heavy
trash," Cintas Shredding held two events in
April to provide free document shredding
to our residents, and Technical Knockout
provided electronic recycling. Thank you
to everyone who participated in our Spring
Mayor Don Murphy
Cleanup Day, it was a success!
Pelham Pride Day had new events this year. We were excited to be able to
provide community service to our local schools and Oak Mountain Missions
Ministries. At the last count we had almost 250 volunteers. I appreciate everyone who took the time to take pride in Pelham.
I recently attended a luncheon at Valley Intermediate School. It was encouraging to see and hear what is currently happening at the school and their plans
for the future. Principal Dana Payne is leading the charge in ensuring that our
children will be ready for the technological and global community our world
is becoming. I would like to extend a thank you to our teachers for their daily
dedication to our youth, our parents, and all of the numerous volunteers who
work hard to ensure that our children have a bright future. Our schools are successful due to everyone’s hard work.
The senior adults at the Senior Center recently acquired a 25-passenger
bus. Through their fund raising efforts, donations, and a grant from the Shelby
County Community Health Foundation, their dream of travel has become a reality. Their first trip was to HWY280 to attend the hearing regarding the Certificate of Need for the proposed Health South Rehabilitation Hospital for Shelby
Residents showed their dedication to our city by coming out
to help on Pelham Pride Day.
County. This is an important issue and I will continue to work to secure this
facility for Pelham.
The city council and I will attend the Alabama League of Municipalities Convention towards the end of May. We are fortunate to have the convention in
Birmingham this year. This event allows leaders of various cities throughout the
state to gather for instructional/informational meetings. The ALM has chosen
to host their convention’s golf tournament at Ballantrae; this is great state-wide
exposure for our beautiful course. Through the convention we also have the
opportunity to share ideas, problems, and solutions with one another. I look
forward to this meeting each year as we see old friends and discover new ones.
Ballantrae Golf Club hosts many tournaments, but on May 10th, Ballantrae will
host the Philip Davis Foundation Tournament. This tournament will provide a great
way to enjoy a round of golf and contribute to a very worthy cause.
In closing, I especially want to recognize the 2012 Graduating Class of Pelham High School. Congratulations on your accomplishment! I wish each of you
success as you begin the next phase of your life.
With the end of the school year approaching, more children will be out in
yards, in the streets, and playing with friends. Please drive cautiously through
our neighborhoods and by our parks.
May God continue to bless your families, friends, and our service men
and women.
Kindest regards,
M a g a z i n e
Don Murphy
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Councilman’s Letter
Councilman’s
Letter
On March 22, 2012 Governor Robert Bentley appointed me to the Pelham
City Council, filling vacant Place 2. In his letter, the Governor noted that the
appointment comes with great responsibility. He encouraged me to be a good
steward of the taxpayers' money and to work to maintain the trust that he and
the citizens of Pelham would have in me. He reminded me that I am now a
servant of the people of Pelham, with a duty to fulfill, and that I should set a
standard for others to follow. I share these comments from the Governor to
make one point as I begin my term as a City Councilman. Public service is a
challenge that I do not take lightly.
I was impressed with the number of citizens who stepped forward to apply
for the open seat. The nine other applicants all had strong attributes. Pelham
residents should be proud that there are citizens in our city who are ready to
volunteer and serve.
A little over seven years ago my wife and I were searching for a new community. We chose Pelham in order to be close to family and because everyone
we met from Pelham was full of Pelham Pride. Our new community has more
than met our expectations and we are ready to pay some 'civic rent' and give
back with our time and efforts.
As a new member of the council I plan to focus on the viability of our retail
community. With a retail base that is expanding and growing, City Hall will be
able to provide the resources and training to its employees so they may continue to serve citizens in the superior manner that we have become accustomed
to receiving. I believe very strongly that every leader of Pelham should have the
needs of our seniors and youngsters at the top of any community agenda. Supporting our Senior Center, our parks and recreation efforts, and partnering with
our community schools, are essential.
My transition from citizen to council member has been made a bit easier by
the assistance of Mayor Don Murphy and his staff at City Hall. My recent interaction with the staff has reinforced my belief that these individuals are working
for each of you in a very courteous and helpful manner. I am also appreciative
of the way that council members Meadows, Rice, Powell, and Nichols have each
reached out to me in my early days of service.
To all that I have met recently, I want to express my sincere appreciation for
your warm reception of me as your new member of the council. I look forward
to being the best public servant I can be for you and the City of Pelham.
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Tee up at
Ballantrae Golf Club
With spring finally settling in here in Pelham, it’s time to trade in your
indoor games and activities for some fun in the sun. Whether you’re an
avid golfer or have always wanted to learn the game, now’s the time to
tee it up at Ballantrae Golf Club. Nationally renowned among public golf
courses, Ballantrae is known for its fast, fun, and friendly style of play
through 18 holes on its scenic course; and May is a particularly exciting
time at the club as golf season hits full swing. “The golf course is in great
condition and we are having record rounds!” exclaimed Hal Brown, Head
Golf Professional for Ballantrae.
With summer hours beginning May 1st, there’s even more time to get
in on the action. The club will host a number of tournaments this month,
including the Philip M. Davis Memorial Golf Tournament on May 10th. “The
proceeds from the event will go to the Philip Mahan Davis Foundation to
benefit Shelby County Law Enforcement and Fire Officers and their families
in need,” said Hal. “We have seen a tremendous amount of support from the
community. It is an honor to host this event for the Davis family and the first
responders of Shelby County.” The tournament format will be a four-person
scramble with a shotgun start at noon. Cost per player is $96.00 or $381.00
per team and registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. the day of the tournament.
“If you want to play in the tournament but you don’t have a team, let me or
PHS golfer John Menke.
PHS Golfers win big at Ballantrae
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Butch Byrd know,” said Mayor Murphy in his comments at a recent council
meeting. “We’ll find you a team.”
Ballantrae’s annual demo day is set for May 19th from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00
p.m. Vendors such as Bridgestone, TaylorMade, Titleist, Nike, and Callaway
will be at the course to help you find the right set of clubs to bring your game
up to par.
Even if you have no interest in golf whatsoever, Ballantrae has plenty to offer. Every third Tuesday of the month, family night is held at the clubhouse’s
Fireside Grill. “[It] has been a big hit,” said Hal.
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“We are so proud of the young men on the Pelham High School Golf Team
and their coach Phillip Lawson,” said Hal Brown, Head Golf Pro at the Panthers’ home course, Ballantrae Golf Club. The club hosted the county-wide
tournament on April 10th, where the PHS Varsity boys team played the round
of their lives to defeat the two-time defending champions of Briarwood. Competing against seven other teams, the Panthers came out on top with a team
score of 297, just one stroke better than the former county champs. “It was
the team’s best score in the three years I have been here,” said Head Coach
Phillip Lawson. “We had never broken 300.”
The Varsity team was comprised of seniors Justin Nolen, Ray Foushee,
John Menke, and Mackenzie Holler, junior Connor Slane, and sophomore
Joshua Shaw. When all the players had finished the round, the top four scores
were tallied: Menke came in with a score of 79; Slane and Shaw each shot a
74; and Nolen stole the show with his two-under-par total of 70.
Not only did the Panthers sink the win in the tournament, Nolen shot better than roughly 80 other players to secure his place as the individual county
low-medalist. Four years ago Nolen played in the county tournament as a
freshman, finishing with a score of 88 - 16 strokes over the 72 par. “We are
extremely proud of Justin Nolen,” said Hal Brown. “He is a member our staff
and Butch has given Justin golf lessons over the past five years.” Their work
together seems to have paid off, since over the course of his high school
career, Nolen has improved by an impressive average of one stroke per hole.
“I felt like all my hard work had paid off,” said Justin, when asked about
his emotions following the tournament. After the Panthers finish out the
2012 season, hopefully coming away with wins in Sectionals, Sub-State, and
State tournaments, Justin will look ahead to his future playing golf next year
at Huntingdon College in Montgomery. “It’s a D3 school, so they don’t have
scholarships,” Justin noted, “but they offered me a spot on the team.” Congratulations to Justin Nolen and the PHS Varsity Boys Golf Team for their
fantastic showing in this year’s county tournament at Ballantrae.
Oak Mountain to host World
Triathlon Championships
“This course is fully worthy of hosting a big international field of off-road
triathletes,” said Conrad “the Caveman” Stoltz, two-time Olympian from South
Africa who is known as the world’s greatest cross-triathlete.
On May 19th, elite athletes from all over the world will descend upon Pelham
to compete in the International Triathlon Union’s (ITU) Cross Tri World Championships, in conjunction with the seventh-annual XTERRA Southeast Championship race at Oak Mountain State Park (OMSP). It is the first time the event will
be held in the United States. “Outdoor sports enthusiasts from around the world
have discovered that Shelby County’s Oak Mountain State Park provides unparalleled resources,” said Alex Dudchock, County Manager.
The Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers (BUMP), along with Shelby County, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, and OMSP,
have worked tirelessly on continued development of world-class trails. BUMP
has spent more than 100,000 hours on design and construction of new trails
over the past 20 years in conjunction with the efforts of County Manager Alex
Dudchock and Park Superintendent Michael Jeffreys to make the trail system
what it is today.
Last spring, Runner’s World Magazine called OMSP one of America’s “Crown
Jewels - 25 best trails in the nation,” and there has been no shortage of praise for
the park from the athletes as well. “This place is amazing,” said Stoltz. “It’s a true
XTERRA course with a nice swim in a beautiful lake, a technical, fun mountain
bike course, and a tough run.” He added that after 20 years of racing around the
world, “This course is my favorite of all.”
With $20,000 up for grabs in the pro races, athletes will battle it out over a
1.5K swim, three laps totaling 31K on the mountain bike course, and two 5K
laps on the trail run. “The Oak Mountain course is really fun, and it’s always
one of our favorite stops on tour because everyone is so nice, inviting, and
thoughtful,” said reigning ITU Cross Tri Women’s World Champ Melanie McQuaid from Canada.
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athlete to participate. Under-23, junior, age-group, and paratriathlon races will
be held throughout the morning. On Sunday, the park and event coordinators
will host 5K and 10K ‘Mud Runs’ as well as 21K and 42K trail runs for anyone
who wants to participate. “It’s not so much about becoming an elite athlete,”
said Stoltz. “It’s about being fit and healthy and enjoying the outdoors. Not
everyone can be an Olympian, but they can feel good about themselves, be
healthy, and enjoy the nature around them. And when you’re lucky enough to
live where Mother Nature is at its finest, like here at Oak Mountain, that’s a gift
that shouldn’t be ignored,” he added.
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Easter Seals welcomes new
Director of Marketing
In February, Allison Nichols came on board as the new Director of Marketing and Development for the nonprofit Easter Seals of Birmingham. “I left a
higher paying job with State benefits and retirement to join the team and could
not be happier,” she said. “I am truly blessed to be able to work for an organization that I am passionate about and a cause that I am passionate about.”
Allison’s role within the organization includes overseeing fundraising efforts
that benefit the pediatric therapy center in Pelham, as well as the adult therapy
clinic in Birmingham. There are three main annual fundraisers for Easter Seals
that Allison will be heading up, including the Walk With Me Event, Swinging
for Solutions, and Wine'd Down, the latter of which is coming up in August.
In addition to fundraising, Allison is in charge of community awareness and
education for the organization. “I believe that there is a strong misconception
regarding Easter Seals and disabilities in general,” she noted. “One of my main
goals is to make Easter Seals a top of the mind organization and to educate
the community and break down the misconceptions.” For those who may be
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last several years,” said Lt. Lott. The new cars will also be equipped with
a new camera system since the old ones are “slowly becoming obsolete.”
While the transition will take years to complete, the department already has
five new cars in use.
On his first day in the new car, Patrol Officer Bob Howard said he initially
“hated to see the Crown Vic go.” But after just a little time spent driving
the streets of Pelham, he began to warm up to his new ride. “I really like
having the [volume, AC] controls on the steering wheel,” he noted. After
demonstrating the MDT, Mobile Data Terminal, that links all the squad cars
to dispatch through what looks like a computer monitor, he mentioned that
the Pelham PD is always happy to engage members of the community and is
eager to share what they do for the city. The Pelham PD is now on Facebook,
so check out the page and keep up with what’s happening in your community. Or if you want a firsthand experience, you can even schedule your own
ride-along and check out the new cars for yourself!
Easter Seals' new Marketing Director Allison Nichols with her daughter.
help explain: “…to create solutions that change the lives of children and adults
with disabilities and their families.” The Pediatric Center provides a variety of
speech, physical, and occupational therapies for children and young adults up
to age 21.
In an April visit to tour the facility, U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus praised the
organization. Bachus met with Easter Seals’ national child spokesperson and
Alabaster resident, Caroline Long, and her parents Drew Ann and David, to
discuss raising awareness for Caroline’s Cart, a shopping cart designed for
special needs children. Allison noted, “[Drew Ann] has already taken so many
steps and leaps and I am in awe of her and all that she has accomplished. I
think that it is amazing that Caroline’s Cart could have been completed years
ago in China but she and her family were non-negotiable on it being an American made product bringing jobs and money back into the community.” After
years of struggle and financial strain, a deal was finally made to manufacture
Caroline’s Cart right here in Birmingham.
Pelham PD gets a makeover
Driving down Highway 31 recently you may have thought to yourself,
“That didn’t look like the Pelham police…” Don’t worry, your eyes weren’t
playing tricks on you—that WAS a Pelham police car. With Ford’s retirement
of the standard model police vehicle, the Crown Victoria, Lt. Davy Lott said
the Pelham PD had to decide on a new car to replace the worn out ones.
Since the Dodge Charger has been issued as a law enforcement vehicle for
years now, it was a clear choice for proven dependability. And they look
pretty snazzy too. To go with the modern look of the 2012 Chargers, the PPD
opted for a whole new look, changing over to an updated graphics scheme
for the new vehicles. “It was time for a change,” said Lt. Lott. “The old (logo)
had been in use for twenty plus years.”
The new look is radically different, but it’s not just the exterior of the police
cars that are getting makeovers. “Technology has drastically changed in the
New Pelham Police car.
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Youth Government Day
“Youth Government Day—it’s my favorite day of the year,” said Mayor Murphy in his comments at the April 23rd council meeting in front of a packed house
of residents, officials, parents, and the specially-elected officials-for-a-day from
the fifth grade at Valley Intermediate School. “I enjoy working with the youth and
hearing their ideas. They seemed to have a good time too.”
The VIS students spent the work day prior to the council meeting with the
official they were elected to represent. They learned the aspects of each position and got to see firsthand what it takes to do each job. Following the regular
council meeting, the fifth grade mayor and city council held their own mock
meeting, complete with an agenda and passage of resolutions to receive CPR
and babysitting skills training, institute an anti-bullying program, and develop a
monthly online newsletter for VIS.
Replacing the old 15-seat van, which was difficult for many of the seniors to get into and out of, has been a top priority for patrons of the center
for several years now. As the seniors began to raise funds towards their
goal, holding bake sales and garage sales to raise the money, city personnel got to work looking for other avenues for funding. Council member
Bill Meadows pointed them in the direction of certain grants for projects
like this and they got to work. “Mayor Don Murphy was instrumental in
working with County Commissioner Dan Acker to bring the need for a bus
before the Board of the Shelby County Community Health Foundation (SCCHF),” said Pelham Library Director Barbara Roberts, who was also instrumental in the process.
After Barbara pled the seniors’ case to the SCCHF, the city was awarded
a grant of $31,950 toward purchasing a new bus. The seniors themselves
raised $8,550 for the project and $6,000 came in the form of donations
from Wal-Mart and state elected officials Mary Sue McClurkin and Cam
Ward. “Also, Walter Carone of Nino’s held a benefit for the bus fund at his
Youth Government Day representatives with City Council Members.
Council President Seth Thomas called the meeting to order and invited Councilmember Hannah Martin to lead the opening prayer. Councilmember Molly
Miller led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. After returning to their
seats, City Clerk Erika Johnson called the roll to make sure all members were
present, including Councilmembers Madison Crews and Kassidi Cullen. Finally,
it was time for Mayor Kasey Clark to tell the crowd about his day as the mayor
of Pelham. “I learned it’s hard to be the mayor,” said Kasey. “Everyone depends
on you to make the best decisions for the people and the city.” He concluded and
presented Mayor Murphy with a proclamation declaring April 23, 2012 as Youth
Government Day in Pelham. “Mayor Clark” then introduced each Department
Head and Supervisor to report on their day: Director of Parks and Recreation
Cadence Crocker, Human Resources Director Lexi Jones, Court Administrator
Hope Love, Director of Revenue Alex Wilkins, City Engineer Jalyen Cook, Building Official Katie Strozier, Director of Public Works Abby Cook, Fire Chief Carter
Reid, Librarian Kathleen Kelly, Director of Ballantrae Golf Club Sarah Guthrie,
President of the Chamber of Commerce Anna Kate Lolley, and Marketing Director
Mikal Law. Police Chief Anna Grace Hall was unable to attend the meeting.
Youth Government Day 2012 was a successful learning experience for the
kids and adults alike. It’s likely everyone is already looking forward to doing it
again next year.
Pelham Senior Center Gets
New Bus
The upgrade has been a long time coming (three years, in fact) for
Pelham senior citizens, but finally on April 5th, all of their hard work paid
off when Mayor Don Murphy drove up to the Senior Center in their new
25-passenger bus. When he got out, he handed the keys over to Senior
Center member Roy Jowers, saying, “This is your bus,” as the excited
crowd cheered loudly.
Senior Center members with their new bus.
restaurant and donated over $800,” said Barbara. The remaining $7,000
came from unallocated money from a previous federal grant for the city.
Barbara added, “It is a fine example of everyone working together for a
common goal to make the project a success.” In the end, not a penny of
city taxpayers’ money was used to fund the senior bus, according to the
mayor.
The seniors were thrilled when they finally got to take their first day trip
in their new bus on April 26th.
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May 4 Community of Hope Clinic Fundraiser, 7:30-8:30 A.m.
Support the Community of Hope Clinic by attending the second-annual Community of Hope Health Clinic fundraiser on Friday, May 4th from 7:30 a.m.
until 8:30 a.m. at the Pelham First Baptist Annex. There are so many ways you
can donate to help keep this vital community outreach going strong. For more
information about the clinic’s operations, services, or needs, contact Chris
Monceret at 685-4154 or chris.monceret@adph.state.us.al.
May 4 IYAZ and Mann Concert, 7:30 p.m.
The Pelham Civic Complex will host this event benefitting the Helena and
Pelham Youth Athletic Associations. For tickets and more information
visit www.pelhamciviccomplex.com.
May 7 City Council Meeting, 7 p.m
May 10 Officer Philip Davis Memorial Golf Tournament
Ballantrae Golf Club will host his tournment with proceeds going to the Officer
Philip Davis Memorial Fund to benefit Shelby County Law Enforcement Officers in Need. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. with a boxed lunch (catered
by the Pelham Civic Complex) and warmup following. Shotgun Start will be
at noon. The cost is $96 per player or $381 per team. The format will be a
4-person scramble.
May 11 & 12 Pelham Municipal Court Amnesty Days
Senior Center
Mondays
Needlecraft 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mah Jongg 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Crafts 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Exercise 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Tuesdays
Art 10:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m. $5/month
Advanced Line Dancing 1-2 p.m.
Beginning Line Dancing 2-3 p.m.
Rummikub 1-3 p.m.
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Pelham New Pioneers 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 3rd-Guest: Bob Tate, Audobon
Society “Wildflowers and Birds”
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May 10th-Bingo/Trip to Stately Oaks
May 17th-Guest: Seasoned Performers “Rosa and the Rhinestone Star”
May 24th—Bingo/Senior Picnic at
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May 31st-Bingo
Golden Voices After Pioneer Program Mah Jongg/Rummikub 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Reveille Men’s Coffee Club 10 a.m.
Fridays
Bridge 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tai Chi 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Wii Bowling 11 a.m.
Healthy Choices 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Exercise 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Exercise 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Rummikub 1:00 p.m.-3 p.m.
Games 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Bookworms May 25th,1:15-1:45 p.m.
May 12 & 19 Pelham Youth Football Registration
Registration Pelham Youth Football will be Saturday, May 12 and Saturday,
May 19 from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at the Pelham Park and Recreation Office.
The last day to turn in volunteer forms for cheer sponsors and football head
coaches will be Saturday, May 19 at 12:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend the
two Saturday registrations, please call to set up a time to come to the Park and
Recreation office to register by June 1 at 12:00 p.m.
May 14 City Council Meeting, 7 p.m
May 28 City Offices closed for Memorial day
June 10 Flag Day Celebration, 3 p.m.
The City of Pelham and the Cahaba Valley Elks Lodge #1738 will present this
special FREE Flag Day Program at the Pelha Civic Complex. The program will
include a presentation of America’s historical flags, an honor guard parade of
our military flags to recognize and memorialize our active and retired service
men and women, a flag retirement ceremony by Boy Scout Troop #5, and
special patriotic music. For this special event music will be provided by the
313th U.S. Army Quintet Band, soloist Jeff Morris of Hunter Street Baptist
Church and The Crimson Pride Chorus who will perform some of their best
barbershop songs. For large group seating and additional information, contact
Liz Bishop at 205-365-2268 or liz@lizbishop.com.
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Library
Adult Events
Special Events
Pelham Library Coupon Club Sat. May 5th 2-3 p.m.
Children's Events
Together Time
A storytime designed especially for growing minds. Stories, songs and crafts
make up a lively 45 minute program. A snack is served.
Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. All Ages
May 2: “Big U, little u”
May 9: “Big V, little v”
May 16: “Big w, little w”
May 23: “XYZ the End”
May 30: No Storytime
P.J. Storytime
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. All Ages
Do you like to save money? Join the couponing craze and make new friends.
Swap tips, coupons, and money saving ideas. Save big bucks at the supermarket by joining the Pelham Library Coupon Club. Don’t forget to bring your
coupons and scissors! This event is free. No registration is required. For
more information call the library at 620-6418.
other Events
Beginning Knitting Sat. May 12th, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Discover the ins and outs of this wildly popular hobby and make new friends.
Beginners are welcome. Please bring a skein of light colored knitting yarn and
size 10 knitting needles. Please call the library at 620-6418 for information
and to register.
Page Turners Book Club Mon. May 21st, 6:30 p.m.
May 3: “Big U, little u”
May 10: “Big V, little v”
May 17: “Big w, little w”
May 24: “XYZ the End”
May 31: No Storytime
The Page Turners Book Club meets at the Pelham Library for about an hour
on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The selection for May is The
Winner by David Baldacci. Registration is not required. Please call 620-6418
for more information.
Free Computer Classes
Summer Reading Program
Registration
Registration for the "Dream Big Read!" Summer Reading Program begins May
29th. Get a head start by registering early!
Summer Reading Kick-off Concert
Join us on June 5th at 1 p.m. in the Police Station Courtroom for an up-beat and
exciting drum concert featuring drums from around the world. Mark Seymour
of "BE-AT Your Best" will entertain as well as educate as he sings about books,
libraries, and money. Yes, money. This program is also part of the Library’s Smart
investing@your library program sponsored by FINRA and ALA. No registration
required. Call 620-6465 with questions.
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In an effort to assist those that cannot take advantage of the weekday classes
at the library, Pelham Public Library offers night computer classes. Classes
are free and will remain small to ensure that students receive the most from
their participation. Patrons are encouraged to register soon. Those interested
may register in person or over the phone at 620-6418.
May Computer Classes
Intro to Email-May 1st, 5:30-7:30 p.m. PC Basics,-May 15th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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Chill Out & Learn to Skate
2012 Basic Skills Summer Camp
June 4-8; June 25-29 & July 23-27 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Camp is for ages 6 and up who are beginners through Basic Skills students.
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Summer School, Pelham-style
Pelham’s own Ballantrae Golf Club provides more than just a beautiful
venue for a friendly game of golf – it’s also a school for junior golfers,
a gathering place for neighbors, and the perfect setting for a tournament
or celebration. Ranked in a recent Birmingham News poll as one of
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of Birmingham and 5-minutes east of I-65. We’re known throughout our
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Reality Check at
Pelham High School
Ninety Pelham High School Family and Consumer Science students in Ms.
Barbara Neel’s class experienced a reality check recently. Reality Check is a
program that simulates living on a budget as an adult and teaches the realities of being financially responsible as a 25 year old adult. Students were
assigned an occupation, salary, and family situation and then challenged to
work within a budget. Volunteers from the Pelham Senior Center and Pelham
Library Guild assisted students in budgeting money for housing, automobiles, insurance, day care, and other expenses an average 25 year old adult
has to budget. Many students were very surprised to see that they had used
all of their financial means before they had visited all units.
Barbara Neel, FACS teacher, explained that the students had already been
exposed to finances in her classes, but this program reiterated skills already
taught and allowed the students the opportunity to visit booths and face a
Reality Check!
Reality Check is part of the Smart investing@your Library program being
offered at the Pelham Public Library through a grant provided by the FINRA
Students learned about budgeting during Reality Check.
Investor Education Foundation and the American Library Association. The
grant provides materials and programs for the community on financial literacy. This program has been very beneficial to bring the lessons of personal
finance in a very real way to the students of Ms. Neel’s classes. As one of
the students commented about the program, “This has taught me how hard
it is to be on your own” while another said, “This has shown me how hard
my parents have to work to provide for me and I need to be very thankful for
everything I have.” Barbara Roberts, Pelham Library Director said, “This
program has been so worthwhile, working with the students and seeing how
seriously they take the exercise. It has also been a very positive experience
to see the intergenerational aspects of teenagers working with senior citizens.
I hope it will become an ongoing partnership between Pelham High School
and the Pelham Public Library and, of course, it wouldn’t have been possible
if not for the enthusiastic support of Mrs. Neel.”
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Poetry Alive winners Sydney Grice and Bethany Warden.
Poetry Alive
As part of the Smart investing@your library grant the Pelham Public Library presented Poetry Alive to the students at Valley Intermediate School.
Poetry Alive is a nationally known group of actors who tour the country to
present programs to schools about poetry. It is a high energy performance in
which the actors involve students in their act.
Because it was part of the Smart investing@your library grant, the actors
in Poetry Alive included poems about money and saving. Mary Foy, Media
Specialist at Valley Intermediate, also included personal finance lesson plans
to go along with the performance. During the school year, Ms. Foy taught students the importance of budgets and money by having students guess what
their parents’ monthly expenses were, and then sent the expense sheet home
so that parents could discuss how well their child had guessed what they had
to pay in monthly bills. In addition, all of the students at Valley Intermediate
participated in reading The Pickle Patch and The Lemonade War. Both books
encourage establishing good financial skills. Finally, students competed in
a poetry contest to write the best poem about money and saving. The two
students who tied to win the contest were 3rd grader Sydney Grice and 5th
grader Bethany Warden. Both students read their winning poems before the
performance of Poetry Alive. “I loved Poetry Alive and so did our students and
teachers,” said Mary Foy. “A 4th grade teacher, Ms. Butler would like to have
a Poetry Slam at the Pelham Public Library soon and Ms. Cranford is planning a poetry performance by her students and plans to invite all interested
classes, to be held in our library at school.” Smart investing@your library is
a partnership between the American Library Association and FINRA Investor
Education Foundation. For more information about this program, please contact the Pelham Public Library, 620-6419.
Pelham Super Stars go to
the World Championships
The ACE Warriors competitive cheer team, the top team at ACE
Cheer Company, is comprised of 36 super athletes from across five
states. In 2011, the competition squad won both the National and World
Championships. In 2012, the team won the CHEERSPORT National
Championship and competed for* their second world title in two years at
ESPN center in Orlando, Florida on April 28th and 29th. Teams from 42
countries traveled to compete and take part in the excitement of the World
Championship competition. Two of the elite team members are students at
Pelham schools: Alex Ladewig, is in the eighth grade at Riverchase Middle
School and is completing her first year as a Warrior and her second year in
competitive cheer. Her teammate Austin Ford is completing his first year in
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Ingredients:
1 cup Mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
3 Tablespoons Sour Cream
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
2 teaspoons Coarsely-ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Sugar
6 boneless Chicken Breasts
Directions:
Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sour cream, lemon juice, oil, pepper and
sugar in a small bowl.
Place chicken breasts in a zip-lock type bag or shallow dish. Add ½ cup
sauce, tossing to coat. Cover (or close) and chill for 30 minutes.
Remove chicken, discarding marinade. Coat grill rack with vegetable
oil spray (such as PAM). Grill chicken with lid closed over medium coals
(300 to 350 degrees). Cook for 15 minutes or until done (internal temperature of 165 degrees), turning once. Serve with remaining sauce.
Yield: 6 servings
NOTE: You may substitute a whole cut-up chicken, a ‘pick-of-the-chick’
package or leg and thigh quarters. Remove any large pieces of skin.
Recipe provided by:
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Time to Prune Spring
Flowering Shrubs & Trees
Now is the time to prune our spring-flowering shrubs and trees to control
their size and shape; to stimulate leaves, flowers, or fruit; to encourage new
growth; and to discourage disease. Timing is important and each plant has
different pruning needs, but a general rule is: plants that bloom before May
need to be pruned immediately after their blooms have faded. For plants that
bloom during or after May, the best time to prune is late February or early
March, before new growth has started.
Sometimes, the first step in pruning is necessary for safety reasons,
regardless of the season, when broken, dead, or diseased limbs need to be
removed. Next, to allow light and air into the interior of the plant and reduce
the risk of disease, remove any inward facing branches and sections that
cross or rub others. Cut shrubs back about a third or more to an outwardfacing bud. Remember, new growth will appear at the site of the cut, so for
a full, bushy appearance, rather than a leggy one, alternate cutting lengths a
third of the way down, two-thirds down, and some not at all.
To ensure fullness every year for old overgrown shrubs or hedges, remove
a third of the oldest (the thickest) branches all the way to the ground, another
third half-way down and leave another third untouched. Be sure to use sharp
clean tools to make sharp clean cuts.
Proper pruning techniques positively influence the health and beauty of a
plant, while incorrect or poor pruning can damage a plant’s appearance and
lifespan. For more information on home gardening, check out the Alabama
Cooperative Extension Service’s website at www.aces.edu or call the Master
Gardener Hotline at 877-252-GROW (4769).
Cathy DeLozier is a local Master Gardener and writer.
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Beautification
If you would like to nominate a residential or commercial
property for the monthly Beautification Award, please
email Paula Holly at pholly@pelhamonline.com.
Type “Beautification Award” in the subject line.
Residential Winner
Commercial Winner
Awards
Charles and Maria Soto
CVS Pharmacy
133 Canyon Trail
2738 Pelham Parkway
Eight years ago the Soto family, this month’s residential beautification winner, purchased their townhome in Pelham after Charles’ job
brought them to Alabama. “My husband got transferred to Miami right
after we moved in here,” said Maria, so the Soto family headed south;
but instead of selling their new home, they rented it out for the seven
years they were gone. “We knew this was our settle-down home,” said
Maria, a Romanian immigrant who has lived in some of the U.S.’s biggest cities like New York, Miami, and Boston. “None of those places I
could ever call home,” she noted. “This is the only place we feel in our
hearts is home. It really is sweet home Alabama.”
After finally spending a year at home, Maria Soto has found her own
style of gardening and a place to enjoy her favorite hobby. “I’m a flower
person,” she confessed with a chuckle. “It’s something I have a passion
for.” Maria enjoys coming home from her job as a visual supervisor for
Kohl’s department store to work in her yard. At first she says everything was perfectly manicured and organized in rows; but as she and
her family have settled in, so too has Maria’s gardening style. “Every
week I add different colors and plants,” she said, adding that she never
plans it out. “I just pick out flowers. It kind of just depends on what
mood I’m in.” The culmination of her weekly whims is an extremely
vibrant, colorful display that sets their home miles apart from most in
the neighborhood.
The Soto’s two children, V.I.S. fourth-grader Samantha and fouryear-old Adam, have become Maria’s little helpers. “Samantha’s my
best critic—she’s the judge of what looks good,” she said. So far, Samantha has deemed that gladiolus, hydrangea, dragon mouth, dahlias,
gerber daisies, and vincas are all acceptable flora. As Maria circled the
beds, bending down for a better look at the flowers to call them out by
name, Adam shouted from across the drive: “Mommy, Lantana!” “He
loves to help out,” she said.
Maria says a new gardener should, “Follow your instincts and go
with what your heart tells you. With a little water and love, anything
will be alright.” She adds with laugh, “Oh, and I also talk to them.” Her
gardening advice may be a bit unconventional, but it’s done wonders
for her yard.
May’s commercial beautification winner is located at 2738 Pelham
Pkwy, on the corner of Highway 31 and Crosscreek Trail, and has been
serving residents’ pharmacy needs for 15 years. CVS is receiving this
award for the second time in just three years, according to store manager David Crumpton, though this is the first time since he began working with the company just over a year ago.
“We have a very good landscaping company,” David noted as he
credited Green Turf out of McCalla with a job well done. “They handle
everything for us—quarterly maintenance and weekly cutting.” David
said it’s a relief to not have to cut the yard himself. “I don’t have to worry
about anything,” he said, “except setting the sprinkler system.”
Congratulations to CVS Pharmacy for receiving this month’s beautification award. It is a shining example of a continued tradition of excellence when it comes to keeping Pelham beautiful.
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Church Directory
Church of the Highlands - Riverchase
9013 Highway 261 | Sun. Morning Worship: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.
Campus Pastor: Blake Lindsey, 980-5577
Pelham Church of God
2100 Highway 52 East | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: Mitch Underwood, 664-0120
Crosscreek Baptist Church
600 Crosscreek Trail | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:00 a.m.
Pastor: Jay Kieve, 663-4886 | www.crosscreekbaptist.org
Pelham Church of God of Prophecy
3362 Pelham Pkwy | Sun. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Pastor: Krameon Martin, 620-9598
Crosslife Church
224 Commerce Parkway | Sunday Worship Gathering: 6 p.m.
Pastor: Tommy Conner, 965-3078
Riverchase Church of Christ
1868 Montgomery Highway | Sun. Morning Worship; 8:00 &10:30 a.m.
Minister: Dewayne Spivey, 988-5808
Crossway Baptist Fellowship
Pelham YMCA
Pastor: Fred Muse, 966-3327 | www.crosswaybaptistfellowship.org
RiverPoint Church
375 Bearden Road | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: Bobby Lewis, 621-0112
First Baptist Church - Pelham
2867 Pelham Pwy | Sun. Morning Worship: 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 a.m.
Pastor: Dr. Michael E. Shaw, 663-7492
Safe Harbor Church
3540 Pelham Pkwy | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: Luke Camara, 447-2214 | safeharboronline.org
Hope World Outreach Ministry
192 Chandalar Place Dr. | Pastor: Earl V. Gardner
Sun. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m., Wed. Night Bible Study: 7 p.m.
Living Hope Baptist Church
419 Philippians Blvd | Sun. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Pastor: Clay Parrish, 664-0491
Kingdom Christian Center
2760 Pelham Pkwy | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Pastors: Jerry and Charla McClain, 637-3473 | kingdomchristiancenter.net
Sun View Baptist Church
Meets at Valley Intermediate School | Sun. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Pastor: Mark A. Boyd, 685-9447 | www.sunviewbaptist.com
Korean Presbyterian Church
7814 Helena Rd. | Sun. English Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Pastor: Rev. Steven Son, 982-1990
The Rock Church
3540 Pelham Pkwy (Safe Harbor Church Building) | Sun. Night Worship: 6 p.m.
Pastor: Steve Van Gieson, 383-7545 | rockofbirmingham.org
Lakeview Methodist of Pelham
5154 Highway 11 | Sun. Morning Worship: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: Steve Strange, 663-3309
Lamb of God Charismatic Episcopal
2029 Valleydale Rd | Sun. Worship/Children’s Church: 10:00 a.m.
Pastor: Rev. Glenn E. Davis, 425-0991
Life Christian Fellowship
Meets at Shepherd’s Promise (Pelham Pkwy) | Sun. Celebration: 9:00 a.m.
Pastor: Bob Kuehner, 229-2832
Life Church
1449 Court Place | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:00 a.m.
Pastor: Rick Bishop, 663-1937
Master’s House Ministries Church on the Rock
135 Corporate Way | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:00 a.m.
Pastor: David Rogers, 620-0720
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Oak Mountain Baptist Church
1805 Highway 35 | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: Dr. Wayne Williams, 663-3045
Oak Mountain Church of Christ
2054 Oak Mountain State Park Road | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:00 a.m.
Pastor: Robert Hutto, 663-6566
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Oak Mountain Community Church (OMCC)
3135 Oak Mountain State Park Road I Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: Gene Brown, 663-7176 | www.oakmountaincc.com
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Oak Mountain Independent Church
1475 Highway 35 | Sun. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Pastor: George Golden, 663-1927
Pelham Church of Christ
3405 Pelham Pkwy | Sun. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Minister: Dick Sztanyo, 663-7735
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Ballantrae Junior
Instructional Series
Pee Wee
Cost: $64
Ages: 7-11
Monday, June 11th – Friday, June 15th
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Little Professional
Cost: $64
Ages: 9-13
Monday, June 18th – Friday, June 22nd
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Young Professional
Cost $64
Ages: 11-15
Monday, June 25th – Friday, June 29th
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Instruction will be Provided By:
Butch Byrd - PGA General Manager
Hal Brown - PGA Head Golf Professional
Kyle Bachman - PGA Assistant Golf Professional
Ballantrae Golf Club invites juniors ages 7 – 15 to participate in the 2012
Junior Golf Instruction Series. PGA Professionals will be on hand to introduce
fun ways to learn the game of golf. Please contact Head Golf Professional
Hal Brown at (205)-620 4653, or email hbrown@pelhamonline.com for
more information. Registration deadline will be one week prior to each
clinic. A limited supply of junior golf clubs are available.
Please call in advance to reserve.