thE PELhAm LiBrAry GuiLd

OctOber 2010
The Official Publication of the City of Pelham
M a g a z i n e
thE PELhAm
LiBrAry GuiLd
Have You Experienced It? ppage 4
Pelham Library
has a stack of available resources page 6
Pelham Student Wins
National Essay Contest page 7
Calendar of Events page 10
Beautification Awards page 15
Mayor’s Letter
Dear Friends,
It is hard to believe that fall is already
upon us. Our city has been busy during
the last month, and there are many
things to look forward to during the
remaining months of the year. The
Alabama State Fair once again chose
Pelham to be the host city for this great
attraction. Our residents and many
guests enjoyed the fair and the opportunity to spend an evening out as families
Mayor Don Murphy
and friends. The Taste of Shelby County
also chose Pelham as the host city of their annual event, and Heart of Dixie
Harley Davidson provided a great backdrop in which to sample the variety of
restaurants, wineries and caterers that are located in our county.
The ice is up in the main arena and we are ready for all the ice skating
enthusiasts to come out for lessons or a fun afternoon. Stop by for a game of
the Bama Frozen Tide as they start another great season at the Pelham Civic
Center. Football season is in full swing for our youth football league, the Riverchase Panthers, and the Pelham Panthers. In addition to supporting your
favorite college team, come out and support our local boys as they develop
the skills and techniques needed to have a stellar season. These games are a
great way to show our community support to the players and build friendships with fellow fans. For the price of admission, you get a game, a halftime
show, and the feeling of being part of the community. I think it’s a pretty
good value in today’s economic climate.
This month many of our children will be celebrating Halloween. Please
take extra caution while out on the 31st so that all of our princesses, fairies,
goblins, superheroes and other fun Halloween characters can have a safe and
enjoyable experience.
Construction has begun on Bearden Road from the bridge through the ball
park to HWY 31; these sidewalks are a good improvement for our city. The
goal is to link some of our city through sidewalks and walking trails. Through
these enhancements we will be able to connect HWY119, Oak Mountain State
Park and Ball Park Road, thus providing walkers, hikers and cyclists with
options for mobility around town.
Fun Go Holler, Pelham City and Coker Parks recently received the approval
of a $23,334.00 grant for upgrades and renovations through the Land and
Water Conservation Fund. This grant will enable Fun Go Holler and Coker
Parks to upgrade their picnic facilities along with the renovation of the tennis
courts at Pelham City Park.
Looking ahead, Santa will make his Pelham debut at the Annual Tree
Lighting Event at the Civic Complex on Monday, November 29th and will then
make his rounds about town on Christmas Eve. I look forward to seeing you
at this annual event as our community rings in the holiday season.
May God continue to bless you, your families, and our service people.
Kindest Regards,
On July 30th Governor Bob riley recognized Army soldiers, spouses and families at
the Alabama Capitol for their services and sacrifices for our country and state. The
soldiers were selected by the United States Army reserve, Fort Jackson Sc. these
included soldiers and families from Alabaster who participated in the event. Since
Pelham has many residents serving on active duty, Mayor Don Murphy attended the
event and participated along with Governor riley, Alabaster Mayor David Frings, and
Betty Bennett, Field representative for U. S. congressman Spencer Bachus, to honor
the soldiers and their families.
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Letter
As the community of Pelham continues to discuss the Pelham Reading
Readiness Initiative, it appears that we need more community conversaconversa
tions before we can go forward with full implementation of the currently
proposed program. I would like to take this opportunity to again lay out the
need and the issues.
At the heart of the initiative is the need to support the schools in Pelham
to maintain a competitive edge over surrounding communities. As families
choose where they want to live and to raise their children, they look at
school data, cost of real estate, and community resources. It behooves city
leaders to be pro-active in supporting local schools. The quality of local
schools affects the cost of real estate. Those affect the tax base of a community and its ability to provide community resources.
The city of Pelham has a long history of supporting its community
schools. Much of that support has been to its athletic programs. The
council has reached into the city’s reserves to fund the high school football
field artificial turf ($1+ million) and more recently, the high school band
uniforms. Last budget year, the city council required that the yearly
$120,000 donated to the schools in our city be spent on academic programs. This was an initial step in our vision of a commitment to strong
academic support for our schools.
I urge you to visit the Alabama State Department of Education Accountability Data website http://www.alsde.edu/Accountability/preAccountability.
asp to view the current academic status of our Pelham schools. You will
find that in spite of our teachers working their hearts out, our outcome data
is not exemplary. And that is what we want—exemplary outcome data.
There is a need to reach out to families before their children enter school.
The Pelham Reading Readiness Initiative began as a collaborative effort
with the United Way and the Pelham Library to bring the Success by 6
preschool program to all Pelham Daycare Centers as well as a complement component in the city library. The goal was to provide, through our
daycare centers, our library, and Valley Elementary School Kindergarten,
access to critical reading readiness experiences for all our city’s four-yearold children. This effort aimed at reaching parents of four year olds to
partner with them to ensure that their children get to Kindergarten ready to
learn to read.
There has been input from city residents regarding the program. SupSup
port is evident but opposition to the initiative cites that it isn’t truly a part of
“city essential services.” I want you to know that our efforts will continue
to support our city’s children to experience academic success, but it is
obvious that as a community, we are not ready to implement this program
as it is proposed right now. The United Way has committed to put the program into two classes at Shepherd’s Promise daycare center this year at no
cost to the city. This will give us opportunity to see the program in place
and give us as a community more information as we make a decision to
fund a city-wide effort. In the meantime, we will explore a plan to provide
some reading readiness activities for all our four and five year olds through
our library with existing library personnel.
As a city’s schools go, so goes the city. If we do not consider supporting our schools “essential services,” we err. Without good, competitive
schools, a city deteriorates. A systemic effort to support reading success
in schools is the most comprehensive, effective educational effort that exists.
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Have you experienceD
tHe pelHam library GuilD?
Recently I was spending the day with my 4 year old twin granddaughters,
and when I asked what they would like to do, they responded with gusto,
“Go to your library and get books and a movie!” Now, we have often visited
the library in their home community, and I have to tell you Mountain Brook’s
Emmet O’Neal Library is pretty impressive. Also, I have at least a hundred
books for children at my house, not to mention every “princess” or Barbie or
Disney DVD they could request. So why do they look so forward to visiting the
Pelham Library? Could be, it’s because Mary, the children’s librarian, always
knows exactly where Pinkalicious is located, or perhaps they recall making the
gingerbread house last Christmas with Anna and Maylene. Regardless of the
specifics, those 4 year old girls reminded me that the Pelham Library with its
excellent and caring staff is a place that caters with total professionalism to its
users.
I have been a consistent library user for the 17 years that I have been a
Pelham resident, but I have to credit my husband, Bill, with garnering within
me a true appreciation for our library. When he became a council member, he
was assigned as library liaison. Right away, he realized what a great library our
community has, (one of Alabama’s Blue Ribbon Award winning libraries), and
he concluded that as good as it was,
it can be better. And after attending
events there, he saw that it certainly
"We want to attract as many residents
wasn’t big enough. So, recalling the
as possible to take advantage of the
success his cousin had had in formresources, activities, and special
ing a library friends’ organization
programs our library and the skilled,
in her home town, he approached
dedicated staff offer."
Library Director, Barbara Roberts,
with the idea of organizing such
a group in Pelham. Then they recruited me and Paula Sutton along with other devoted friends of the library, and
in April of 2009, the Pelham Library Guild hosted its first gathering. We ended
the evening with over 30 members, and in our second year we have increased
that number to over 50.
The objectives of our non-profit, tax exempt organization are simple but
lofty. First, we want to attract as many residents as possible to take advantage
of the resources, activities, and special programs our library and the skilled,
dedicated staff offer. Also, we serve as advocates for financial and promotional
support, serving as a continual reminder of the library’s importance to our
community. Of all the excellent facilities Pelham offers its citizens, the Pelham
Library serves the highest number (12,217 residents, 59% of the population,
hold library cards), the widest age range, and the most ethnically and socio-economically diverse group of Pelham residents. Thus the Guild’s main purpose
is to be certain that our library can meet the demands that our 20,000 + population will require—not only books, but also all the audio, video, electronic and
technological resources as well as educational and entertaining activities and
special programs that our community requires. Our Guild members have great
visions; however, to fulfill our objectives, we must have revenue to augment the
funding that our city provides for the library. In addition to membership fees,
we depend on donations, and grants for revenue. The Guild currently has 2
grants being reviewed for approval. With the education of our children being
a top priority to our membership, the Guild’s plans for the immediate future
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Beth Meadows and her 4-year old twin granddaughters at the Pelham
Public Library
include offering a $2,500 college scholarship to a Pelham senior attending PelPel
ham High School. And for our elementary school students, we want to work
with the Council and the library to put in place a reading initiative program for
pre-schoolers in our area. Plus, our organization has met with an architect and
is seriously working toward providing Pelham residents with a new library that
will offer the technological advances, the resources, and the square footage to
accommodate the needs of, and provide service to Pelham residents.
To help us realize our goals, our organization has established a physical and
vocal “presence” in the community: Representatives of the Guild attend City
Council meetings to follow policies and actions that affect the library; the Guild
hosted 4 events for the state wide Big Read campaign; we also hosted a Governor Candidates’ Forum that gave area residents an opportunity to hear from Dr.
Bentley and Mr. Sparks early on in the race. In addition, individual members,
including Mayor Murphy, volunteer at schools and events throughout the community, and serve on a regular scheduled basis as volunteers at the library. In
all our efforts over the past year, our membership has contributed over 1200
hours of volunteer service to the Pelham community.
We invite everyone to contact us to learn more about our organization,
to make a donation, and to join us in our efforts. Since our budget does not
include funding for an office, we use the library as a headquarters, and a Guild
member is almost always on hand if you need to contact us. Visit us there, or
for information, call Barbara Roberts at (205)620-6419 or email us at broberts@pelhamonline.com.
As you can tell, I am proud to be a part of this dynamic group in our community, and after having gone on-and-on about various aspects of our Guild,
I can quite simply sum it up in these few words: We do small things with
enormous heart.
Beth Meadows, President
Pelham Library Guild
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The staff at Pelham Public Library wants their community to know that their sole
purpose is to meet your needs. “Libraries are public service organizations,” Director
Barbara Roberts says. “As such, the most important thing that the staff at this
library can ever do is to make every single person who comes through the doors
feel that their needs are important.” The focus is on service, she says, and has led
to a staff considered one of the most well-trained in the state. This library is a trendsetter for change and innovation, and was one of the first to offer public access
computers in the 1980’s.
Ms. Roberts didn’t choose librarianship. It chose her. “I never thought I would
be a librarian and did not pursue that course… One opportunity seemed to follow
another and looking back now I see that being a librarian has been the perfect
choice for me.” She has served as Pelham’s Director for 25 years, with 31 years in
the industry. In 2005, Ms. Roberts achieved a goal she’d set 17 years earlier when
the library received the coveted Blue Ribbon award, the highest recognition possible. This honor has been awarded to only seven other public libraries in the state.
In 2008, Ms. Roberts received a Distinguished Service Award from the Alabama
Library Association.
New acquisitions are impacted by space restrictions, but Ms. Roberts intends
to maintain the library’s reputation as a front runner while they work towards
expansion. “The future is technology,” she says, “and this library will maximize the
space we have by using every technological innovation available.” Initiatives include
off-site programming, and funding partnerships with other organizations and
agencies. If funding allows, she hopes to add downloadable audio and e-books, and
enhance patrons’ ability to locate helpful information on the internet via the library’s
computer system.
Dave Smith, Adult Services Coordinator, shares Ms. Roberts’ views about the
importance of technology to public libraries, and feels it should remain a focus. Mr.
Smith has been a librarian for over 12 years. He came to librarianship out of a love
for reading and helping others. Pelham Public Library, he says, was the chance of a
lifetime. “The focus is on service while making sure that the atmosphere is friendly
and welcoming.”
Mr. Smith is proud of the facility’s adult department, which offers the latest and
best fiction, non-fiction, movies and music, and their ability to assist patrons in
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navigating the ever-changing world of computers. “It changes rapidly and can be
hard for people to catch up,” he says. “The library offers free Wi-fi, and computer
classes... We help people with online employment applications, resumes, homework assignments, sending emails, proctoring online tests, etc. The library is one
of the few places that anyone can get help with their computer problems free of
charge.”
The library is a center of cultural development as well. Among the programs
offered are classes on gardening, crafts, decorating, yoga, camping, author visits,
digital photography, knitting and tai chi.
Children’s Services Supervisor Mary Campbell believes in the importance of
reading and developing young minds, and credits these values with leading her
to librarianship. “As a children’s librarian, I could help instill a passion for reading
in children and help ensure that they are given the best chance at succeeding in
school. Reading ability is a big indicator of how well they will do in the future,” she
says. She is pleased with the programs that allow her to do just that. “One way the
Pelham Library is different is the level of commitment to early literacy. We have
hosted Early Literacy Workshops and Reading Intervention programming.” The department offers four weekly storytimes, and has a diverse collection of books at all
reading levels to encourage independent activity. The summer reading program is
especially popular, with over 25,000 items checked out last summer. They hope to
enjoy similar success by partnering with Valley Elementary on their 800-participant
wide Reading Rodeo program.
“One of our goals is for every child in Pelham to have a library card, says Ms.
Campbell. “That is one gift that will keep giving throughout their lives, and it is one
that is absolutely free!” She also wants to encourage a friendly and welcoming
atmosphere. “We are not ‘shushers,” she says. “Kids are boisterous, energetic beings. We offer puzzles and puppets…as well as two computers loaded with games.”
The library was the first to offer Saturday storytime, and have hosted living chess
matches, tea parties, carnivals, Lego building, Wii tournaments and book clubs.
Up next? The brand new Pelham Brick Brigade, a Lego club, on October 5th from
3:30 -4:30 p.m. for kids 12 and younger. A Halloween Carnival will be held October
23rd from 2:00 -3:00 p.m. Brunch with Santa and Gingerbread Houses are also in
the works for December.
The library is geared toward public service, but in the end it’s not just the patrons
who benefit. “Working in a library is all about appreciating stories,” Ms. Roberts
says. “There are the stories of the literature in the materials we circulate but more
importantly are the stories of the people who come through our doors every day.
Where else but in a library could you have the opportunity to work with preschool
children, teenagers, the elderly and every age in between all in the course of a single
day and then in your interaction with them hear the stories of their lives—their successes, their failures, their frustrations and their joy—all in a single day.”
mayor murpHy speaks to pelHam Hoa
Mayor Murphy spoke to Pelham’s Home Owners Association at their monthly
round table meeting held recently at Nino’s Italian restaurant. Pelham’s HOA
is a group of leaders from neighborhood home-owners groups. Their stated
purpose is to improve “HOA communications with elected officials” according
to Maurice Mercer, moderator for the group. Mayor Murphy began his time
with the group sharing what he thinks is the most important tool now lacking in
keeping Pelham beautiful.
“We need a blight ordinance with teeth,” stated Mayor Murphy. He went onto
explain that he has spoken with Mayor Ronnie Harris of Gretna, LA, about how
they cleaned up their city after Hurricane Katrina. The answer Mayor Murphy
got back was a blight ordinance. Right now the city of Pelham has an ordinance
that lacks any real enforcement power. Mayor Murphy has in mind an ordinance
that “has legal law behind it.” He would like to see fines start in the several hundred dollar range and escalate from there. He would also like to add the fines, if
left unpaid, to the tax roll instead of a lien on the property. “This way they have
to pay it when taxes are due,” stated Mayor Murphy. This requirement would
make it so that the fines could not be forgotten and would affect the current
property owner. Mayor Murphy added, “You always have to give the people the
chance to do it first, and there will always be extenuating circumstances.”
Mayor Murphy also shared with the members gathered there about the 2011
budget. “The previous administration did a good job putting money away,”
Mayor Murphy said about the city’s reserve fund. And he added, “I look after it
daily!” He went on to say that another of their goals this year is to “try to get to
a balanced budget.” He also encouraged every member present to join him and
to speak up at the city council meetings held twice a month at city hall. “The
citizens are the most important people in Pelham.”
PELHAM STUDENT Wins National
Essay Contest
When Bethany Carter was surfing the web looking for ways to earn scholarship money in June 2010, she stumbled across an opportunity that seemed
like a good fit for her. She saw an ad for a contest called “We the People 9.17”
sponsored by Constituting America. The contest challenged students to submit
a short film, public service announcement, original song, informative essay, or
for younger kids, a poem or artwork about the Constitution and its relevance
today.
Carter quickly decided to respond to the call for entries in the essay category,
submitting an 800-word composition in hopes of earning funds for college.
Having just finished a spring term at Evangel Classical Christian School where
she had studied the country’s founding fathers, Carter felt well-prepared for the
challenge. “I loved Mrs. McGuffey’s American History class. She’s a wonderful
teacher,” explains Carter.
“Then I saw Glen Beck mention the contest on his show, and I thought, ‘Yeah,
that’s the one I’m in,’” Carter continues. At the time, she had no idea that a
couple of nights of hard work would pay off in such a big dose of recognition.
Working from the premise that the law of the land is based on principles of
human nature that are as immutable as scientific laws, Carter asserted that the
Constitution is a lasting document that is just as relevant today as when it was
written. In late August, Constituting America called to inform Carter that her
paper had been selected as the best high school essay.
As part of the award, they asked her participate in three unique projects. First,
Carter was invited to be a part of filming a documentary featuring all the contest
winners. Entitled “Road Trip Across America,” the 45-minute video emphasizes
the importance of the U.S. Constitution to our country and celebrates the work
of the winning students and fun facts their respective states.
The documentary was produced by Janine Turner, Constituting America’s
co-founder and well-known actress from the television series Northern Exposure. When Carter was asked to suggest a location that would be meaningful
in light of the nature of the contest, the choice was simple: American Village in
Montevallo. Scenes from the documentary feature Carter at the distinctive civic
education campus reading her essay and discussing the executive branch of
government.
Second, the high school senior was honored with a special awards ceremony
at her school. Constituting America’s other co-founder Cathy Gillespie was on
hand to participate in assembly of the students. “The reason for the ceremony
was kept a secret,” shares Carter. Then the surprise was revealed, and Carter
read her winning essay to her fellow students.
The third special event was a trip to Philadelphia in September in honor of
Constitution Day, September 17. As the anniversary of the original signing of
the Constitution at Independence Hall in 1787, the students will celebrate the
guiding document with special music, winners’ presentations of their work, and
other patriotic activities.
Currently, Carter plans to pursue a degree in political science at a small private college or university and from there to attend law school. “I am completely
surprised and grateful,” says Carter of her win. “And I’m happy to put my school
on the map and bring recognition to all the teachers I’ll never be able to repay.”
Stack them High, Sell them Low!
On August 25th, the first Stacks Furniture Outlet in Alabama celebrated its grand opening. Robert Kirchmeyer, Stacks’ Chief Executive
Officer, was on hand at the new location in the former Pelham Wal-Mart
building to help cut the ribbon and welcome the first customers into
the store.
Before the doors opened, Mayor Murphy told the crowd gathering inside, “This is great for Pelham, and is one of the biggest store openings
in a while.” Not only will the store add a boost to the sales tax base that
supports the great services of Pelham, but the store and warehouse are
also expected to employ up to 70 workers.
Stacks Furniture Outlet is committed to saving money for their
customers. “Our no-frills approach to cost-cutting in every area of our
business keeps our operating cost low,” states their Facebook page.
High School Senior, Bethany Carter won a National
Essay Contest called "We The People 9.17"
One way they are able to save money is through their unique store
hours. The store is open Monday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., closed Tuesday
and Wednesday for re-stocking, and then open again Thursday through
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. They are closed on Sundays.
The outlet is the first for Stacks and the test model for future store
openings. CEO Kirchmeyer said that if this store works well, then they
plan to open up future stores in the Southeast. Stacks also operates a
warehouse in Calera.
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Taking Out the Trash!
Pelham residents will be seeing some savings this October on their monthly
garbage bill with the start of a new waste disposal provider for the city. Advance
Disposal was the winning bidder and started providing pick up in October.
Roberto Rodriguez, Area Sales Manager, shares the upsides to the new vendor.
“This contract will bring a number of great changes. The city reduced the rate
per house from just over $13.00 down to $9.99 per month. The city will receive
new carts. The garbage and the recycling will be collected with new trucks. The
residents will have the same 95 gallon carts for garbage, however, they will get a
64 gallon recycle cart with a lid. This will give the residents double the capacity to
recycle each month in an animal and weather-proof container.”
With the addition of the new recycle cart, the pick up days for recycling will be
reduced from once a week to every other week. Mr. Rodriguez said this change
should not be a hardship. “Remember that each resident has double their current
recycling capacity each month for the service change.” “[The recycling cart covers
which protect from weather and animals] should make our city cleaner as well,”
he added.
Residents received their new carts starting the week of September 20th. Mr. Rodriguez shared that each cart will have a hanging tag “that states their service day
when the contract starts October 1st. When each resident gets their recycling cart,
it too will have a hanging tag that will have the next year’s calendar on the back
starting with October 2010 that it will show all their recycling pickup days on it.”
This new service personally impacts Mr. Rodriguez and his family because
they too are residents of Pelham. “This is why we are very excited to be starting
garbage and recycling service in Pelham. About 15 of our employees, including
myself, live in Pelham, and we are all thrilled to be able to service our neighbors.”
Any resident who has questions or concerns can call the local customer service
center at 620-6148. “One of our customer service representatives will be more
than happy to take care of their concerns,” said Mr. Rodriguez.
As part of the new contract an additional community clean up day has been
added to the fall. “We have two clean up days: one in April and one in October,”
said Mr. Rodriquez. “The first will be Saturday, October 9. No items may weigh
over 700 lbs. We will take your old grill, push lawnmowers (gas tank removed),
furniture, wood, stoves, vacuum cleaners, dismantled swing sets, etc.” Some
items they cannot accept are: refrigerators, freezers, washers, dishwashers, hot
water heaters, tires, oil, paint cans with liquid paint. (Paint cans that have been
filled with cat litter and set aside so they can be inspected can be taken). The
items need to be no more than 4 feet from the road before 6:00 a.m.
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Ready, Set, Read!
Get your child ready to learn to read! Here are some October reading
readiness activities that can support your child’s success in school!
Vocabulary Development
Try the “Another Word” vocabulary game. When you child uses a
word, bring attention to that word and say, “Let’s think of another
word you can use instead of that word.” For example, the word you
hear is “hungry.” Say, “You’re hungry. Let’s get something to eat
and let’s play the Another Word game for hungry. Another word
might be starving, famished, or ravenous. I’m starving! I’m famished! I’m ravenous!” How fun is that! Remember that vocabulary
development before entering school has been connected to school
success.
Print Awareness
As you are reading to your child this month, be sure to let them
“see” that you are reading words on those book pages. They need to
understand that our print is from left to right, top to bottom. Make
them aware that print speaks to us!
Knowledge of the Alphabet
I still remember my first grade teacher (in the 50’s!) bringing in the
Selma Times Journal newspaper and giving us all sections to circle
letters we had learned. Later, we circled words that we had learned.
Obviously, a very powerful experience to realize that you can read the
newspaper! Get your child involved in the newspaper.
Phonological Awareness
Before children can master reading, they must be able to hear the
sounds of our language before they can transfer those sounds to
symbols—our alphabet. Try this fun game to develop “auditory
memory.” Give your children two oral directions. Have them repeat
them back to you. Now, give them three. You know the drill, go
from there! You are actually helping your children get ready to read
when you help them learn to remember sounds. Train those ears!
Pelham Public Library & Teresa Nichols, PhD
Visit http://www.childrenofthecode.org/Tour/c3b/readiness.htm
Fun and Fright on Halloween Night
Paul and Elizabeth
Rose have some treats
up their sleeves, and a
few tricks, too. They
invite you to share in a
Halloween you’ll never
forget – at 109 Village
Drive Lane in Pelham.
“No need to RSVP…
Just RIP.”
It’s an invitation to
fun that includes a
lot of hard work. The
couple starts prepping and planning for
October 31st as early as July, a tradition they’ve kept for ten years. “We try to
build an experience that you will remember and want to tell your friends about
what you saw, and want to come back every year,” Paul says. Last year, over 400
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did just that.
The Roses have always loved Halloween, and feel that it’s a sentiment shared
by many in the community “You can always tell how much a person loves Halloween by the amount of effort they have put into their costume,” he says. “It
also gives us ideas for next year.”
A number of friends get in on the act, brainstorming new props or ideas,
everyone working together to make it better than the previous year. “Most of
what happens as far as building props and setting things up happens on the
weekends and often late into the
night,” Paul says. Neighbors try
to get spoilers. “They will see
“We try to build an experience
us outside working or putting
that you will remember and
something together and ask us
want to tell your friends about
what we are doing differently this
what you saw, and want to
year… My answer is always the
come back every year.”
same – they’ll just have to come
and see!”
Among their greatest hits are
the eight foot black trees that the group constructed last year. “We drew patterns
of spooky looking trees on sheets of plywood, then cut and painted them to make
a real-looking tree that is just scary once it is set with the correct lighting,” he
says. “We had such a good time hiding behind them and waiting for just the right
moment to jump out and surprise people.”
They love surprises, but it’s not all tricks. “It’s very safe and fun,” Paul says.
“It’s just great when all the hard work pays off and you see the look on kids faces.
They can’t believe what they are seeing.”
While the event is free to the public, they do accept voluntary donations – with
all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. It’s a cause very close to the
group’s heart, as all have been personally impacted in some way by the disease.
Paul lost his father, with whom he was very close, and appreciates the opportunity to raise money while treating his neighbors and community to a Halloween
they will never forget. “I want to be clear,” he said. “You do not have to donate to
come out and have fun. Donations are just a bonus! We want everyone to come
out for a fun, safe and different type of Halloween experience.”
seconD cHance prom raises Hope
On Monday night, August 9, Cahaba Valley Elks Lodge presented an $11,000 check to
the Alabama Kidney Foundation. This money was raised at the 8th Annual Second Chance
Prom that was held earlier in the year at The Club in Birmingham. This annual event includes
a seated dinner, dancing to the music of the Second Chance Band and a silent auction. This
year the silent auction included many interesting items to view and bid on including oil paintings, jewelry, margarita and wine baskets, casino and beach trips, theme baskets, and more.
This year’s funds went to help ensure that the Foundation can continue to answer the call
for help from kidney disease sufferers in Alabama. Since 2003, the Second Chance Prom
has raised over $85,000 to be used by the Alabama Kidney Foundation.
Kidney disease is known as the silent killer because the symptoms are masked until the
kidneys suddenly shut down. Kidney disease is rampant in our state, and in fact, Alabama
ranks 5th in the nation for the occurrence of this chronic illness. The majority of kidney
patients are unable to work due to failing health, and the frequency and duration of their
medical treatments.
To alleviate the financial, emotional and physical devastation brought about by kidney
disease, the Alabama Kidney Foundation provides assistance programs free to patients. Last
year the Foundation provided $400,000 in assistance to kidney patients in need.
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Community
october 3-9 Fire prevention Week
The Pelham Fire Department will be at Valley Elementary and Valley IntermediIntermedi
ate Schools October 4-7 presenting several levels of fire safety education to the
Kindergarten through 5th graders to promote “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can
Live With!” They will also be presenting this information at the Pelham Senior
Center on October 7th to help Pelham residents understand NFPA’s smoke alarm
recommendations.
october 9 Fall clean up Day see article page 8
october 9 basketball reGistration, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Basketball registration for players in grades 3-6 will be at Park and Recreation
office. Pelham teams will play teams from Alabaster and Helena. Cost is $120.00.
october 11 city council, 7:00 p.m.
october 16 breatHe easy riDe, 10:30 a.m.
This ride will benefit CF Riders Foundation and Laps for CF at Heart
eart of Dixie Har
Harley Davidson in Pelham. Registration will be 9:00 -10:30 a.m. Ride starts at 10:30
a.m. and will end at Harley of Dixie for lunch and music. For more information,
visit www.cfriders.org.
october 18 city council, 7:00 p.m.
october 31 Fall Family Festival, 4-6 p.m.
Pelham First Baptist Church invites you to attend its annual Fall Family
Festival. Come out with family and friends and enjoy food fun and fellowship.
There will be inflatables, games prizes, candy and a Chili Cook Off! For more
information, call 216-0028.
School
october 21 breaD Festival
Valley Intermediate School will be hosting its 3rd annual Bread Festival. Come
out and experience breads from various countries, along with decorations, food,
clothes and other memorabilia. Ceremonies begin by grade level at 10:30 a.m.
Third grade, 10:50 a.m. - Fifth grade, 11:10 a.m. - Fourth grade.
From 12:00-2:15, classrooms will rotate to visit other countries. The classroom
rotations will be full of food, music, and cultural information.
october 21 pHs open House, 6:30 p.m.
Parents who attend will be able to follow their students' schedules, meet teachers
and tour the school.
october 30 trick or treat trot, 9:30 a.m.
Valley Elementary School will be hosting their annual Trick or Treat Trot 1-mile
fun run to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Registration is $10 per person and
all money raised will go towards this organization. For more information, please
contact the Valley Elementary Physical Education Department at 682-5458 or
visit http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/val/faculty/pe/index.htm.
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to add an event to the november calendar,
please email the details to
dana@me2graphics.com by october 15, 2010
Senior Center
mondays
thursdays
tuesdays
Oct. 7-Guest: Dana Gavan Viva Medicare
Covered Dish
Oct. 14-Health Fair
Oct. 21-Laughing Yoga “Ha Ha Harvest,”
Bingo
Oct. 28-Halloween Festival
Golden voices after Pelham New
Pioneers Program
mah Jongg/rummikub 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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.
art 10:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m. $5/month
cribbage 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
advanced line Dancing 1-2 p.m.
beginning line Dancing 2-3 p.m.
rummikub 1-3 p.m.
Wednesdays
pelham new pioneers 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fridays
tai chi 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
reveille men’s coffee club 10 a.m. Healthy choices 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
exercise 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
bridge 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Games 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Wii bowling 11 a.m.
bookworms Oct. 29, 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
exercise 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
rummikub 1:00 p.m.-3 p.m.
Special Senior center events
october 6 Wii boWlinG tournament, 10 a.m.
Tournament will be with the Alabaster Senior Center
october 8 tale tellin' Festival
Call 620-6064 to sign up.
october 14 Free HealtH Fair, 10:30 a.m.
We will have health related information for seniors 55 and up. Informational
booths will include eye care, long term heatlh care, a chiropractor, Viva Medicare Plus and more. Please call 620-6064 for more information.
october 15 octoberFest Dance, 7-9 p.m.
Music will be provided by Ray Newman. Cost is $4 per person.
Library
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
Oct 6: “I Hear a Good Story”
Oct 13: “Yummy Stories”
Oct 20: “Smelly Stories”
Oct 27: “Happy Halloween”
P.J. Storytime
thursdays at 6:30 p.m. All Ages
Oct 7: “I Hear a Good Story”
Oct 14: “Yummy Stories”
Oct 21: “Smelly Stories”
Oct 28: “Happy Halloween”
Saturday morning Stories
saturdays at 10:30 a.m. All Ages
Oct 2: Special Program: Author Event
Oct 9: “I Hear a Good Story”
Oct 16: “Yummy Stories”
Oct 23: No Storytime due to Halloween Carnival @ 2:00pm
Oct 30: “Happy Halloween”
Pelham Brick Brigade
october 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kids 12 and younger are invited to exercise their
creativity with LEGOs, Duplos, or Mega Blocks.
halloween Carnival
october 23, 2-3 p.m. Kids 12 and under are invited to try out their costumes
a week early and join us for a frighteningly good time as we play carnival games.
No tricks necessary, you will leave with plenty of treats.
Local Children's Book Author
october 2, 10:30 a.m. Local resident and new author, Angie Albrecht-Smith,
will be reading her book: Willie Meets a Possum. She will also be signing copies
of the book. Books may be purchased at the event for $7.50.
library events
Special Events
experience outdoor alabama
saturday, october 16, 2 p.m.
Experience a whole world of adventure right outside your door. Outdoor
enthusiast Noel Watters will speak about the best places in Alabama to
go camping, hiking, and paddling. This is a unique opportunity to plan
your next family experience and find the right places to go for outdoor
recreation. This program is free, but seating is limited, so please call the
Pelham Public Library to register now at 620-6418.
onGoing Events
Gardening and lawn advice from a master Gardener
tuesdays, october 5 and 19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fall is the time to start pruning trees, planting certain shrubs and preparing
your lawn for the winter months. A Shelby County Master Gardener will
be at the Pelham Library to answer your questions about fall maintenance
and winter preparation. Drop by the reference department between the
hours of 9-12 on Oct. 5th and the 19th to talk to the expert. No reservations required. For more information call the Pelham Public Library at
620-6418.
knitting christmas Gifts
saturday, october 16, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
This class will focus on quick knits to give as gifts. Participants must be
able to knit and purl. Registration is required for this class. Please call the
library at 620-6418 to register and for information on supplies needed.
page turners book club
monday, october 18, 6:30 p.m.
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 selections for
October are The Holy Road by Michael Blake and Silent Justice by William
Bernhardt. Registration is not required. Please call the library at 620-6418
for more information.
Free computer classes
In an effort to assist those that cannot take advantage of the weekday
classes at the library, Pelham Public Library offers night and weekend
computer classes. Classes are free and will remain small to ensure that
students receive the most from their participation. Patrons are encouraged to register soon. Those interested may register in person or over the
phone at 620-6418.
october classes
Chamber of Commerce
Focus meeting pelham - october 12, 8:30 -9:30 a.m.
Linda Nolen Learning Center, 2280 Hwy. 35. No RSVP required. No cost.
Grow & Go Workshop - october 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Using Performance Management to Exceed Your Company's Goals, SourcePointe, LLC. This event will take place at the Chamber located at 1301 County
Services Drive. Materials and lunch are included. RSVP required by noon,
October 12th. Members $10, non-members $15.
membership luncheon - october 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Annual Fall Festival of Fun. This event will take place at the Pelham Civic
Complex. RSVP required by noon, Monday, October 18th. Members $17, nonmembers $20.
speednetworking for professionals - october 21, 8:30-10 a.m.
This event will take place at the Chamber located at 1301 County Services Drive.
RSVP required by October 19th. No cost.
Intro to Email - Saturday, October 2, 2-4 p.m.
Excel 2007 - Tuesday, October 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Computers for Dummies - Tuesday, October 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Intro to Word 2007 - Tuesday, October 12, 9:30-12 p.m.
Intro to Word 2007 - Tuesday, October 19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Senior Surfing - Wednesday, October 20, 1-2:30 p.m.
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pelHam HiGH scHool stuDent earns
eaGle scout rank
Andrew Burnside recently earned the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout. As
a part of earning the Eagle Scout rank, a scout must earn a specific number
numb
of merit badges, complete a service project, and participate in leadership
positions within a troop. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in Boy
Scouts. Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service, and
leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans,
organizes, leads, and manages.
Andrew’s service project was to rebuild the benches outside the Pelham
High School cafeteria. This is an area that the students use both before and
after school and also for special events. The benches needed replacing to
provide a safe and attractive setting for students. Andrew is a member of
the BSA Troop 367 where he has served as troop bugler, assistant patrol
leader, and assistant senior patrol leader. He has also traveled with the troop
to summer camp, campouts throughout the south, and to Philmont Scout
Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico.
Andrew is also a member of the Pelham High School band where he is
the principal trombone player and assistant section leader for the marching
band.
Peggy Burdett president of Birmingham South Cahaba AT&T Pioneers, the
volunteer arm of the retirees of AT&T. Burdett presented Hale with one hundred dollars’ worth of classroom material, including some fabric. “That fabric
was hard to find. What in the world are you going to use it for?” Burdett
asked Mrs. Hale. Mrs. Hale replied that she is going to make chair back book
holders for her students.
The AT&T donation was part of a larger program called “Classroom
Wishes” which involves the giving of thirty $100 wishes to area teachers.
“Our main focus is education. It’s our priority,” said Burdett.
basketball is back!
ray
ay Foushee, P
Ph
hS Junior
Pelham High School’s men’s basketball team had a great season last year
with double digit wins. The girl’s team is always one of the best teams in the
county as is Pelham’s volleyball team. With all of these great programs using
the gym, Pelham’s gym floor is badly in need of renovation.
“It’s been years since our floor has been properly stripped and sanded to
the wood. We hope to try and raise enough money over the next year to be
able to do this and have the floor repainted. To be honest, refinishing the
floor is a job we should have already done, but lack of funds stopped us,”
us,
said Head Men’s Varsity Basketball Coach Joel Floyd.
Coach Floyd has been at the high school for four years. He knows and
understands what our gym needs. Kristan Cordrey, a girl’s basketball player
said, “There is no traction left on the floor. We always slide. Making cuts and
getting to full speed is impossible if your feet are slipping.”
Cameron Slane, a senior basketball player, said, “Basketball is all quick cuts
and short sprints, and when the court is slippery, it’s impossible to be at your
max speed. The floor’s condition definitely limits our performance.”
Volleyball players also struggle on the worn surface. Dana Allen said, “As
part of the volleyball team, I know how bad the gym floor is. We slip and
slide while trying to make plays. I think I can speak for the whole team—
even our basketball teams—when I say we need to get the floors redone.”
Pelham’s basketball booster club raises money for equipment and necessary costs for maintaining the program. Since the booster club’s intense
fund-raising only provides enough money for necessities, the school’s
student athletes are calling on the two communities of Pelham and Helena to
come together and work towards improving the gym.
PHS teams are willing to work to accomplish their goal. During a recent
clean-up day, student athletes and their parents made minor improvements
to the gym. In order to raise money for the renovation of the floor, Pelham
High School’s student athletes are asking community members to help them
brainstorm for fundraisers. If you are a member of a civic group with a fundraising project calling for youthful energy and your group is willing to partner
with PHS student athletes, please contact Coach Joel Floyd at j2floyd@
shelbyed.k12.al.us.
Andrew is the son of Jeff and Katy Burnside. h
his sister, Kaitlyn, is a freshman at
Auburn University.
valley elementary scHool
The library at Valley Elementary School was a scene of appreciation
recently with the presentation of two gifts to the faculty. The presentation
of the gifts coincided with the faculty's regular meeting. Brenda Parker
representing Wal-Mart of Pelham presented ten $100 gift cards to Dr. Debbie
Scarbrough. Parker shared that the donation was a simple way for them to
give back to the community. She ended her presentation by saying “Thank
you for all you do!” to which the gathering of staff reply with a loud “Thank
you!” and applause.
The second gift was presented to Erin Hale for classroom supplies by
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Beautification
Awards
Residential Winner
If you would like to nominate a residential
or commercial property for the monthly
Beautification Award, please email
Paula Sutton at psutton@pelhamonline.com.
Type “Beautification Award” in the subject line.
Commercial Winner
Janice lightsey
ightsey
136 stone
tone road
occupational
ccupational Health Dynamics - oHD
197 cahaba valley parkway
Take a drive around Pelham’s Stonehaven community and you’ll
notice many fine homes with pretty lawns and flowers. But when you
reach 136 Stone Road, you’ll realize exactly why Janice Lightsey’s yard is
this month’s residential beautification award winner.
Two large Bradford Pears stand proudly shading the front lawn, which
is a soft carpet of lush green Bermuda, neatly mown and meticulously
edged. Lining the front of her house is an appealing hedge arrangement,
with alternating Boxwood and Golden Euonymus shrubs, interspersed
with monkey grass.
There’s also a truly special highlight in Lightsey’s front yard—the
walkway from the drive to the front door. It is laid out like a traditional
sidewalk, but with wide swaths of grass breaking the concrete into
oversize stepping stones, giving it the feel of a garden path.
Lightsey credits the previous owners, Martha and Moses Hunter, for
the landscape design in the yard. “I just maintain what they started,” she
says modestly. “Wherever I find a pretty plant, I just read the card and
say, ‘Let’s see if this will work.’”
Of course, maintenance alone is a truly remarkable task for this
homeowner, given the fact that she suffers from Hereditary Hemorrhagic
Telangiectasia. HHT is a particularly dangerous disorder where the blood
vessels are weak and prone to bleeding. In 2003, she had to undergo
two difficult surgeries to repair arterial-venous malformations (AVMs) in
her lung and on her brain stem.
Although Lightsey survived the surgeries, she was left with deficits
in mobility and memory that required her to spend time in rehab at the
Lakeshore Foundation learning to swallow and talk and walk and feed
herself again. At the time, Lightsey was living on Morgan Road on her
late husband Howard’s family property. She confesses that initially she
didn’t really want to move to Pelham and leave her memories behind.
Today, though, she’s glad that she’s able to live independently in a community that is near her daughter and full of friendly neighbors.
“I love the outside. I’d rather be out there than in the house. When
people go by, you throw up an arm (to wave),” she says of working in
her yard. Lightsey spends as much time outdoors as her health will allow
her, mowing the grass and keeping the beds clear. “I just appreciate this
award so much,” she beams. “I am thrilled with my home and consider
it a blessing to be here."
Since they purchased the property in the Cahaba Valley office complex just behind the Pelham Wal-Mart, Occupational Health Dynamics
(OHD) has been working to improve the appearance of their building
and grounds. This month, Pelham Magazine honors their hard work
with the Commercial Beautification Award.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulates
workplace environments across the country. OHD offers a range of
products and services to help companies protect their employees and
manage their occupational risks such as vision loss, hearing loss,
and decreased lung function. In a nutshell, OHD solutions help clients
become compliant with OSHA guidelines.
Tim English, OHD’s Customer Service and Marketing Manager,
reports that when they moved from their former location on Valleydale
Road, they continued to use the previously established lawn service for
their landscaping. However, they soon realized that they needed greater
reliability and more attention to detail. OHD president and owner Andy
Coats contacted an old high school classmate, Danny Barry of Covenant Lawn Care and Landscaping.
Since they hired Barry, their shrubs have taken on new shape and
the monument sign out front is now readable from the road. “We are
much happier now,” English continues. In addition to the hedges, the
landscape features a healthy row of Bradford pear trees that will soon
be turning crimson with the change of season.
English indicates that they plan to continue their improvements to
the property over time. “The wish list is pretty long,” he confesses, but
a new roof is probably the number one priority.
English says that he and the other 16 employees who work at OHD
genuinely seem to appreciate the new Pelham location. “It’s pretty quiet
here,” he states. “I was concerned about the traffic, but it has been very
manageable.”
Not only has it been convenient, but the grounds have often been an
especially appealing highlight. English is quick to share a photo from
his camera phone of the stunning view out his office window, where the
pear trees were in the full bloom of spring against the backdrop of a sky
full of thunderclouds.
OHD is proud to be given the October Beautification Award. Owner
Andy Coats sums it up this way, "It's an honor to be recognized for our
contribution to the community."
Fall laWn maintenance
Home
Garden
&
BAnAnAs FosTer
This fun recipe is delicious for the changing season. Be prepared to
make more than one batch as this treat is always a guest favorite!
ingredients
8 ounces unsalted butter
8 ounces light brown sugar
2 oranges, cut into quarters
2 limes, cut into quarters
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup 151 Rum or a dark Rum
8 bananas, cut into halves and sliced lengthwise
At this time of year, most people are just waiting for that first hard frost
to put their lawn into winter slumber until next spring. For those of you that
enjoy the look of a clean, detailed, weed-free, dormant lawn then here are
some tips for your bermuda and zoysia lawns.
1. poa annua is number one weed that you and every lawn care company
this fall is hoping that they can beat this year. If you have not made your
pre-emerge application on your lawn yet, you need to plan on getting it done
soon either by calling a local lawn care company or doing it yourself. Timing
is important. Most lawn companies started these applications in mid to late
September here in Birmingham.
2. FERTILIZING -- You should not be fertilizing your lawn with a high nitrogen fertilizer at this time because high amounts of nitrogen can predispose
warm season lawns to winter kill.
3. soil testinG -- The fall is a great time to do soil testing to check your
pH and other nutrient requirements for you lawn. Lime and sulfur can be
applied during the following months and by the time spring rolls around they
have made the corrections to the pH level in your soil. The pH that you want
is 6.0 to 6.5. Just so you know, add lime to raise the pH and sulfur to lower
the pH.
4. WaterinG -- Here in the South, the fall and winter is usually wet, so
most of the time we do not have to worry about watering our lawns. But if we
get into a dry spell, you may have to put a little water on it to keep the roots
from drying out. The turf is dormant, not dead so it still does require a little
attention.
5. maintenance – During the winter, do not lower the height of your
mower; simply maintain the height the lawn is at. A two to three inch lawn
protects the root system in the winter as it gets colder and creates a buffer
against weed seeds by not allowing them to reach the soil and also by shading them out. When you mow in the fall, use a bagger and mow the lawn to
pick up leaves or to just shape up the lawn. If you want to maintain a detailed
lawn in the fall and winter, than beginning in November, go out once a month
in the afternoon when the frost is gone and the temperature is up and mow,
edge all the concrete areas, and weed eat if needed but be careful, because
any damage from scalping the lawn or peeling out on the riding mower will
be there all winter.
6. leaves -- Do not leave the leaves on the lawn all winter. As the depth of
the leaves gets thicker and it rains, the leaves form a thick layer that limits
the oxygen that your turf can get and causes other problems when spring
comes. Use your mower to get the leaves up and either bag them or mulch
them up for compost or amulch in your flower beds or along shrub borders.
7. eQuipment -- If you don't plan to use your lawn equipment after the first
heavy frost hits, drain the gas out so that in the spring you don't have to deal
with old gas. The fall or winter is a perfect time to service your equipment.
Places like Three M Karts and Mowers in Pelham are open year-round to help
you with all of your equipment and service needs. Plus the wait times during
this season are minimal!
Brian Phillips, Owner, Green eenvy Lawns
Directions
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Melt butter in saute pan on medium-high heat.
Add brown sugar.
Stir together and add juice from citrus, one piece at a time, stirring
continuously.
Add bananas and stir.
Add Rum.
Ignite pan with a long lighter or match. Be sure to have clearance above
pan before flaming.
Sprinkle cinnamon into flames. Pour over vanilla ice cream and serve
immediately.
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Serves 12.
recipe provided by:
Lynn roberson
catering Director, city of Pelham
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Pictured below is the PRC 7.0 Mixed Team captained by Bubba Bussey
and Bill Speer and the PRC 9.0 Mixed Team captained by Chaney Mills
and Katie Finke
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Florida (Fillo Face Off)
Florida (Fan Appreciation Night)
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PRC 9.0 Mixed Team
Back row: Brent Bozeman, c
cairo Wasfy, Aaron Knepper, Greg howe
Front row: Jennifer Wilson, chaney Mills, Karin crowell, Alexis Schuchart
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Please join us in praying for our troops who protect our country’s freedom.
u.S. Army
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michael
ichael Jones, U.S.; 1lt James Darden, Ft. Campbell, KY; spc christopher
hristopher G.
evanko, Ad Doha, Qatar; pFc tiara stovall; Ft. Hood, TX; tre’
tre’christian stovall,
Ft. Lee, VA; cpt samuel Garrison, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO; sGt Joel Garrison,
Afghanistan; cpt patrick bell, Iraq; ltc William c. smith,
mith, Iraq; pFc millard H.
Downey iii, Afghanistan; spc kevin turner,
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Afghanistan; pFc Douglas “c
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ray,, Fort McClellan, AL; cpt Jason r. de Foor, Afghanistan; spc James Wesley
Brakefield, Ft. Bliss, TX; cW2 Zach Workman,
Workman, Afghanistan; pvt cory Dean,
dahar, Afghanistan; pFFc robert lee Hallman, Afghanistan
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sgt clayton Wells miller, Pearl City, Hawaii; lc
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pl Jonathan D. Jarvis, Afghanistan; lcpl patrick powell, Camp Pendleton, CA; cpl amos elmore, Afghanistan;
pFc Daniel t. Hedrick, Afghanistan
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lcDr robert sawyer, Squadron 12, Groton, CT; po3 bradley Jacob Hardin, USS
Ronald Reagan; San Diego, CA; sHsn sheldon Davis, USS Reuben James, Pearl
Harbor, HI; itc matt Horn, Afghanistan; mc3 andrew (a.J.) Johnson, Navy Flight
Demonstration Squadron, Pensacola, FL
Army national Guard
spc clyde lael Hubbard, Iraq; sGt michael F. cason, Mobile, AL
u.S. Air Force
Ballantrae Golf Club
RATES AND COURSE INFORMATION
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2010
Monday
Senior (60+)
Guest
18 Holes
$30.00
$40.00
9 Holes
$15.00
$20.00
Tuesday - Thursday
Senior
Guest
18 Holes
$39.00
$50.00
9 Holes
$19.50
$25.00
Fri - Sun & Holidays
Senior
Guest
18 Holes
$50.00
$60.00
9 Holes
$25.00
$30.00
Special Rates
Junior Rate (15-10)
18 Hole Replay Rate
Twilight Rate*
Mon-Thurs
Fri - Sun
$34.50
$43.50
50% Off Original Rate
$37.50
$47.50
*Please call for start time
Pelham Resident Rate – Tues. through Thurs. after 12pm.
18 holes $37.00 & 9 holes $18.50
Must present valid driver’s license or current water bill
to take advantage of this great deal.
All prices include green fee and cart fee.
Must be 16 with valid driver’s license to operate golf cart.
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Maryland; a1c alexander D. Hand, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma City, OK; capt
shaun southall, Travis AFB, CA
Range Balls - $6.00 Lg Bag (approx. 60/bag)
$4.00 Sm Bag (approx. 40/bag)
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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.
Sr. Pastor: Chris Hodges, 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
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 | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: Tommy Conner, 874-6262
RiverPoint Church New Location!
375 Bearden Road | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: Bobby Lewis, 621-0112
Crossway Baptist Fellowship
Pelham YMCA beginning September 12, 2010
Pastor: Fred Muse, 966-3327 | www.crosswaybaptistfellowship.org
safe Harbor Church New Service Time!
3540 Pelham Pkwy | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: Luke Camara, 447-2214 | safeharboronline.org
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
Living Hope Baptist Church
419 Philippians Blvd | Sun. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Pastor: Clay Parrish, 664-0491
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.
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 Worship Center Christian Church
Meets at Pelham High Auditorium, 2500 Panther Circle
Sun. Morning Worship: 10:15 a.m. | Pastor: Vanable H. Moody, 451-1750
Lakeview Methodist of Pelham
5154 Highway 11 | Sun. Morning Worship: 8:30 & 10:00 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
135 Corporate Way | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:00 a.m.
Pastor: Rick Bishop, 620-0720
Master’s House Ministries Church on the Rock
135 Corporate Way | Sun. Morning Worship: 10:00 a.m.
Pastor: David Rogers, 620-0720
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.
Minister: Robert Hutto, 663-6566
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
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.
Pastor: Dick Sztanyo, 663-7735
Ballantrae
Instructional Series
for Men
October 16th – November 6th
Only $99 per person
Men are invited to improve their golf game by
attending Ballantrae’s Instructional Series For Men.
This is a great opportunity for men to improve their
golf game in preparation for next spring.
Listed below are the dates and details of the series.
Please contact the golf shop at 205-620-4653
for more information or to register.
INSTRUCTIONAL SERIES SCHEDULE:
Saturday, October 16th: 10am-11am
PUTTING
Saturday, October 23rd: 10am-11am
SPECIALTY SHORT GAME SHOTS
(Chipping, Pitching & Sand Play)
Saturday, October 30th: 10am-11am
FULL SWING FUNDAMENTALS
Saturday, November 6th: 10am-11am
SPECIALTY FULL SWING SHOTS
(Improve Your Driver For More Distance &
Better Direction)
Ballantrae Golf Club - 620-4653 (GOLF)
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Steve Powell
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Karyl Rice
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Advanced Disposal
Effective October 1st, Advanced Disposal will provide the garbage and
recycling services for the City of Pelham. For additional carts or setting up
new service please contact Pelham Water Department at 205.620.6420.
For replacement carts or any other questions please contact Advanced
Disposal at 205.620.6148. This month, Heavy Trash Day will be October
9. Visit www.pelhamonline.com for additional information about the service that Advanced Disposal provides.
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