CHanging LivEs, OnE FamiLy at a timE

June 2010
The Official Publication of the City of Pelham
M a g a z i n e
Changing Lives,
One Family at a time
Linda Nolen Center makes an impact on the families
of students with disabilities Page 4
Pelham's 9-1-1
Pelham's "first" first responders page 4
Calendar of Events page 12
Bringing
History to Life
Valley Intermediate School students learn about
the Civil War through reenactments page 17
Beautification Awards page 19
Mayor’s Letter
Dear Friends,
Summer has arrived, and with it
comes the luxury of slowing down.
Traffic has lightened up and the days are
longer, allowing us to value the time in
the evenings together. Hopefully everyone can look forward to enjoying restful
fun summer.
In May, I had the opportunity to attend open houses for the new Fairfield
Inn on Hwy 119 and Cahaba Valley
Mayor Don Murphy
Imaging on Racquet Club Lane. I would
like to welcome them to our business community and wish them every success. Last month also brought two events to our city, the “Not Just Wishin’Gone Fishin’” event at Oak Mountain Park sponsored by the Exceptional Anglers for the special needs children of Shelby and Jefferson County School
Districts. Our policemen go above and beyond in their service for this
event, up to and including their delicious fried fish and hushpuppy menu.
Thank you to all who worked hard to make this a success for these young
children. Our Civic Complex was a stop for the Special Olympics Torch as it
made its way down to Troy University for opening ceremonies.
Councilpersons, Karyl Rice and Teresa Nichols, Finance Director, Tom
Seale and I attended the Alabama League of Municipalities Convention.
This is a great opportunity to learn new ideas, get updates on legislation
and discuss innovative ideas that will benefit our city. Some of the topics
covered were the 2010 Legislative Regular Session Final Report, Open
Meetings Act, Social Media Liability, Municipal Landscaping and Beautification, AEMA on the Aftermath of Disasters and Grant Writing.
Our 2010 Senior Class has graduated and is set to embark on new
paths that further their dreams and goals. I know as parents and family
members you are so proud of them. I feel certain they will go and implement the knowledge they have learned and continue to make our world a
better place.
This month we had the opportunity to let our voices be heard. The election
primaries were June 1st and it is my hope that everyone took the chance to
participate in the democratic process of choosing our leadership. November will be here before you know it. Please make sure that your vote is cast
in this important election. I encourage each one of you to be involved and
informed regarding the issues that face us as a state and as a nation.
Beginning June 5th Oak Mountain State Park will host thousands of
bikers, runner and tri-athletes with several events. This challenging event is
able to be held at our state park through the efforts of the city, BUMP and
a state grant that provided for the expansion of trails and the addition of a
bridge. These recent additions to the park make Oak Mountain a destination
Participants at the Special Olympics Torch Run at Pelham Civic Complex
stop for many mountain biking enthusiasts.
Our Library will once again offer the Summer Reading Program. Stop by
and start reading! There is a brand new bike in the offering. The library has
all the details. With many programs and classes throughout the summer,
along with books, games and movies our library has something for every
person in the family.
Our Fire Department has recently been awarded two grants. One grant,
$61,000, is designated for training and rescue equipment and the other
grant, $272,510, will be shared with Chelsea, Helena and the North Shelby
Fire District. The shared grant will be used to purchase communications
equipment for all of the recipients. I appreciate the hard work that goes
into the research and writing of these grants as well as the support that our
Chief and council have provided to pursue such opportunities.
God bless you and your families and our service people here and overseas.
May each of you have a safe and fun summer.
Kindest Regards,
Don Murphy
On the cover:
Rhoda and Timothy Trimble, founders of "Aarons Staff," a respite care
ministry that will begin at the Linda Nolen Center.
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Councilman’s Letter
City News Tidbits from Bill Meadows, City Council #3
Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) Annual Meeting- Mobile Alabama: Mayor Murphy; City Clerk Tom Seale; Council Members Teresa Nichols and
Karyl Rice participated in the meeting discussing updates that will affect city government operations and for information about federal and state programs
which may benefit the city.
Economic Development: Governor Riley spoke at the ALM meeting.
Teresa and Karyl reported that Governor Riley said, “The most important thing that City Councils can do to spur economic development in their area is to make
sure their schools are the best they can be. Alabama will never again take a backseat to education or economic development.”
The Pelham Library Guild (a Non-Profit Organization):
As a city government representative appealing to each of you as a resident,
I hope that we will work together to support the schools that serve Pelham
children. Recently, the Pelham branch of RBC Bank hosted an open house for
Pelham businesses and invited the Pelham Library Guild to participate with a
display. Many thanks are in order to Debra Parrott of RBC and to the Guild Volunteers who worked the all day event to promote membership in the Guild and
advocacy for our library. If you would like more information about membership, please email billmeadows@pelhamonline.com.
Pelham Library Summer Children Reading Programs:
In response to the attention that Governor Riley gave to the Alabama Reading
Initiative, Library Director Barbara Roberts and Council Member Teresa Nichols
have been working on Summer Children Reading Programs at the Pelham Library. This is an excellent opportunity for your child. For additional information,
email teresanichols@pelhamonline.com or broberts@pelhamonline.com
Great Alabama Homecoming:
The City of Pelham‘s participation in this state-wide campaign kicked off with
the unveiling of a Historical Marker at the Ballantrae City Golf Course. National
advertising to attract visitors and residents to our area is provided by the
Alabama Tourism Department. Many thanks to the Pelham Ambassadors for
working the event.
Historical Marker unveiled at Ballantrae Golf Club
Oak Mountain Bike Trail and Bridge:
The 60 foot Bridge and trail is becoming a reality at Oak Mountain State Park
as a result of the work of the State, County, City officials and workers and the
BUMP organization. This project will contribute to people’s visiting the city and
will generate increased revenues to our businesses.
2011 City Budget:
If your school or organization is considering asking the City for a donation, you
should contact City Council Member Steve Powell, stevepowell@pelhamonline.
com or tom@pelhamonline.com.
PS: Congratulations to Pelham High School Graduates. You are our future –
Make it a good one!
Oak Mountain Bridge and Trail Construction
Mike Dickens
Teresa Nichols
Bill Meadows
Steve Powell
President
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Changing Lives, One Family at a Time
Pastor Timothy Trimble and his wife Rhoda will never forget the impact one
small school had on the life of their son. “In 1987, Aaron began to attend what
was then known as the Center for Exceptional Children in Columbiana,” said
Trimble. During Aaron’s enrollment, the school relocated and was renamed the
Linda Nolen Learning Center (LNLC).
After attending for 16 years, Aaron, who had cerebral palsy, graduated in 2003,
at the age of 21. “The center meant more than we could even begin to express.
He loved music and all the interaction that the school provided. He enjoyed
adaptive P.E. and the hands-on help he would receive so that he could participate
because he could do nothing for himself. It was the highlight for him many a day.
His graduation from the Center was bittersweet,” said Trimble
What Pastor Trimble and Rhoda especially appreciated were the possibilities that
Aaron had been given, and the potential the capable staff was able to see in him.
“He received the best of care there. They were always full of hope and promise for
improvement for him even though he was a severe case,” Trimble said. This very
positive experience left the Trimbles with the desire to give back to families with
special needs children. Sadly, Aaron died in 2009, and Rhoda felt called to reach out
in her grief to LNLC to see about the possibility of beginning a respite care ministry.
It would provide out-of-home care to individuals with disabilities that require a fulltime caregiver, in turn giving relief to the caregiver as well.
The non-profit organization, which will begin at the Center, is called “Aarons
Staff.” The respite care will be held the third Saturday of every month beginning on the 19th of June. Several volunteers from the Cornerstone Church will
participate, but it will also be staffed with volunteers from other churches and
organizations. “There will be music teachers, art teachers, artists, social workers
and counselors that are giving of themselves for the success of this ministry endeavor,” said Trimble. He hopes to eventually expand their services. “We are out
to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the families of our community
and communities with children of disabilities of various levels,” he said. Pastor
Trimble will serve as president, and Rhoda as Executive Director.
Michele Shepherd, Principal at the Linda Nolen Learning Center, couldn’t agree
more about the benefits and successes of the school. “It’s a wonderful asset
to Pelham,” she says. “It has received special recognition from the Alliance of
Invitation Schools, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools. The center also earned the United States Department of Agriculture’s “Best Practices Award” for the outstanding food and nutrition service and
exemplary commitment to accommodating students with special needs.” She
says this commitment to excellence makes the center a source of pride to Shelby
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Students and faculty at Linda Nolen Center.
County Schools and the city of Pelham.
The center serves students with special needs like Aaron in self-contained
classrooms. Students, ages 3-21, are served in one of four programs: 1) Preschool Program for students ages 3-4, which gives students with disabilities the
opportunity to learn with their non-disabled peers; 2) Multi-Disabled Program for
students ages 5-21 with severe, multiple disabilities; 3) The Star Program, serving students with severe emotional needs in kindergarten through eighth grade;
and 4) Autism Program, for students ages 5-21 with severe Autism Disorder.
Ms. Shepherd is especially proud of the customized approach the center
takes to each student’s needs. “The curriculum at LNLC focuses on designing
and implementing individualized education plans for each student. The goals of
each plan range from academic skills to social skills or daily living skills and any
other specific ability that needs improvement. The academic program is enriched
through service learning projects, community based instruction, and field trips
related to the curriculum. Music therapy, art, Special Equestrians, swimming at
Lakeshore Foundation, Critter Companions therapy dogs, and Special Olympics
outings are also provided to ensure a rich learning environment.”
She looks forward to helping the school continue its tradition of excellence and
further the impact it has had on the lives of the students and their families. “My
goals for the Linda Nolen Learning Center are to continue hiring the best teachers
to take care of children's special needs and to provide the best possible program
to ensure success for all students.”
Pelham's 9-1-1
When a 9-1-1 call is placed within the city limits of Pelham, the call is
directed to a small interior room inside the city's police building. Up to four
dispatchers are always ready with headsets on: focused on two different
computers with multiple monitors and prepared to assist the public with their
emergency. Pelham has the only localized 9-1-1 service in Shelby County.
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dispatcher has before them. This information allows the dispatcher to call in the
closest patrol car for the quickest response to a call. Each officer that is at a traffic stop or responding to a call will receive constant updates and "buddy checks"
from the dispatcher. Every fire truck out on a call receives the same attention.
The dispatchers are also the switchboard for the police station. They
answer all incoming calls, deal with walk-up visitors, and answer calls from
prisoners in the on-site jail. "One thing that is necessary for every dispatcher is
the ability to multitask," said Crisp. She adds, "It can certainly be a crazy job!"
Although staying efficient under pressure is essential to their success,
dispatchers are not immune to the emotional aspects of their jobs. "Personally,
one of my proudest moments has also been my saddest. I have never been
more proud of Pelham dispatch than I was following the senseless murder
of Officer Davis," shares Crisp. "When the unthinkable happened, they didn’t
freeze or crumble under the sadness of the situation. They reacted quickly and
professionally and got all available resources to Philip as quickly as humanly
possible. They simultaneously broadcasted information on the suspect which
Emergency dispatcher Jack Phillips
in turn assisted in a quick capture of the suspect," said Crisp. She added with
pride in her voice: "the dispatchers reacted with the utmost professionalism."
Full-time dispatchers:
Every other city relies on the countywide system. The dispatchers are often
Jack Phillips- 29 years
referred to as the "first" first responders in an emergency. The dispatch office is
Mike Wilkinson- 21 years
manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Kim Crisp- 17 years
Kim Crisp, Dispatch Supervisor, has been with the department for 17 years,
Jeanie Davis- 11 years
and she strongly believes in the value of Pelham’s separate 9-1-1 service. "By
Stacey Manning- 11 years
having a local dispatch center, the dispatchers not only know the geography
Kathy Bailey- 24 years (combined years as patrol officer and dispatcher)
of the city but its citizens also," said Crisp. Many of the dispatchers live in the
Kyle Waters- 12 years
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Pelham First Responders Grant
Pelham's first responders will be getting an upgrade in equipment thanks to a
grant from the Department of Homeland Security. Lt. Tim Honeycutt with the Pelham Fire Department was the initiator and author of the grant application. "This
program, called the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, was established in
2001 and the primary goal of this program is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments throughout the country. The program
is designed to help firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed
equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources
needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related
hazards," said Honeycutt.
Lt. Honeycutt called the application process "extremely competitive,” adding
that, “not all departments receive funds from this program." The amount received
is $272,510 of federal money. "This grant is of such magnitude due to the fact
that four communities will benefit from this," said Lt. Honeycutt. A regional grant,
such as this one, is designed for the purchase of communications equipment and
it will benefit more then one department. In this case, the funds will be used to
help out Pelham, the city of Chelsea, the city of Helena, and the North Shelby Fire
District. When Pelham was announced as the winner of the grant, Lt. Honeycutt
was thrilled. "When we heard that we had been selected, we were shocked and
excited," said Lt. Honeycutt.
Pelham's Fire Department will be purchasing 36 mobile radios to be mounted
in breathing apparatuses, 100 portable radios, 23 mobile data terminals, and
several other pieces of communications equipment.
Earlier in the year, the Fire Department was awarded a grant in the amount of
$61,000, which was used for training and to purchase a rescue tool commonly
called the Jaws of Life. With the 2010 grant application period currently open, Lt.
Honeycutt is actively seeking new grants programs for submission. "The writing of
the grant application can be very time consuming," said Lt. Honeycutt. “However,
no matter how much time, effort, and energy goes into the grant process, if it allows our department to receive funds and it gives our department members a safer
environment in which to work, as well as allowing us to purchase new equipment
to help our personnel provide a higher level of service to our citizens -- then all the
work is well worth it.” The Fire Department would like to thank Mayor Murphy, and
the City Council for having an "aggressive and supportive attitude toward programs
like this, and for giving us the freedom to continue to apply.”
Alabama Wildlife Center’s
First Bird Baby Shower
The staff and animals of the Alabama Wildlife Center at Oak Mountain State
Park celebrated a milestone last month. For the first time ever, the center held
a Bird Baby Shower to welcome the 900 little ones expected between now
and September.
Executive Director Beth Bloomfield said the party was a success, and that
she had plenty of help in the planning. “The staff and I wanted to create an
educational event to help community members increase their awareness of the
needs of native baby birds, and we wanted it to be a fun and festive occasion
that invited them to become personally engaged with helping Alabama’s injured
Northern Cardinal eggs at the Alabama Wildlife Center at Oak Mountain State Park
and orphaned baby birds.” The AWC plans to make it an annual event.
The Baby Bird Shower incited an outpouring of generosity. In addition to almost $1,000 received in donations, t-shirt, merchandise and homemade goodies sales, many guests brought gifts for the baby birds from the AWC wish list.
Among the items received: 15 baskets of fresh berries; 25 pounds of raisins;
38 pounds of Evo and Iams kitten food; 70 pounds of creamy peanut butter; 84
pounds of black oil sunflower seeds; 106 rolls of paper towels; 481 pounds of
wild bird feed, including 300 pounds donated by Pet Supplies Plus in Pelham;
and 962 rolls of unscented toilet paper. The estimated value of donated wish
list items totaled about $3,000.
The 250 adults and children in attendance enjoyed guided tours of the Baby
Bird Nursery and the Treetop Nature Trail, refreshments, games and craft
activities. The AWC Director of Education, Sandra Allinson, gave a presentation
accompanied by Coosa the Barred Owl.
Beth promises the donations will be put to good and immediate use. The
center relies on the generosity of the community, the staff, and volunteers to
meet the needs of all the wildlife residents. “Right now we have three full-time
animal care staff. We also have one three-month and one six-month Songbird
Intern. There is also a core of about sixty trained animal care volunteers, most
of whom have at least one weekly shift,” Bloomfield said.
Babies are fed for 12-14 hours a day. Feeding intervals range from halfhourly to every other hour, depending on species and stage of development.
It’s intense. “As one volunteer put it, we put the Octomom to shame!” Beth
says. “You could accurately describe it as relentless.”
The AWC is a private, non-profit organization and is not affiliated with the
Parks Department. The center relies heavily on donations and community support. The Baby Bird wishlist is still posted and can be found on www.awrc.org.
Donations can be delivered seven days a week from 8:00AM to 5:00PM to the
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a safe distance away, and use your noisemaker, or scream loudly. Harass the
coyote to let him know he is unwelcome. Be sure to carry a small noisemaker
when walking the dog, as well.
7.Unless you are in danger, never take it upon yourself to kill a wild animal.
Not only is this unnecessary, but the animal may not be a threat. Worse, you
may accidentally injure your pet or someone else. If you see a coyote or other
wild animal in your neighborhood, contact Animal Control immediately. The
officers have the skills, training and knowledge to respond to each situation
individually. To report a sighting in Pelham, contact the Street Department at
620-6416. In the event of an after-hours emergency, contact the Police Department at 620-6550.
For more information on keeping your pets safe from coyotes and other
predators, visit http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/coyotes/tips/solving_problems_coyotes.html
Mayor Don Murphy unveiling the new historical marker at Ballantrae Golf Club.
Springtime at Ballantrae
May 1st was Springtime at Ballantrae, a celebration of the history of Ballantrae
and Pelham with a touch of Scotland. J. P. Parsons, Tourism Director of Jackson
County Alabama and member of the Tennessee Valley Scottish Association, was
the master of ceremonies for the unveiling of Ballantrae's historical marker. Along
with Mr. Parsons, a Scottish Minister from Beeson Divinity School was there to
say a blessing.
Former city clerk Donna Treslar, Mayor Don Murphy, and Steve Mobley, developer of Ballantrae, shared the honor of unveiling the historical marker. On one
side, the marker notes the history of Ballantrae, and on the other side, it notes the
history of Pelham. The marker is located just past the entrance to Ballantrae Golf
Course's entrance.
Protect Your Pets:
Easy Tips for Coyote Safety
She was seven years old and spunky. Her ears stood up like twin satellite
dishes, unusual in a mini schnauzer. Fifi was an indoor dog, except during
those necessary bathroom breaks. Her adoring owner usually stood watch, but
late one April evening she was called away by an unexpected phone call. The
little dog with the big dog self-image ran ahead, tangled with a coyote…and
lost.
Many Pelham residents share a similar misconception. They think: “This is a
city. Our neighborhoods are tightly packed. The streets are well-lit. Wild animal
attacks don’t happen here.” But unfortunately for many pets, they do. As the
urban sprawl continues to encroach on wildlife habitats, more animals are being displaced. They find themselves homeless and on the prowl for a new den
and the next meal. Pet owners must be vigilant to keep their four-legged furry
ones safe.
Here are some tips for how you can protect your dog or cat from predators.
1.Ideally, family pets should be kept indoors. Make sure yards are securely
fenced. Be aware that coyotes are capable of jumping fences as high as 6’, and
are also adept at digging.
2.Always feed pets indoors, or remove outside leftovers quickly. Be aware that
water can also be attracting.
3.Make sure your garbage cans are completely closed. This is not always
possible, so on high trash days, move the can away from the house and/or pet
areas. Make sure that edibles are bagged.
4.When walking your dog, keep him/her on a leash at all times. A coyote
encounter can turn ugly even with a human present, especially if a dog is off of
a leash or senses a challenge to his territory.
5.Coyotes are nocturnal, but this does not guarantee safety during the day.
Do not leave pets out in the open if they are unattended. Even a few minutes of
liberty can end in tragedy.
6.Coyotes are good at keeping a low profile, but if you see one, you should let
him know he is unwelcome. Noisemakers, such as an air horn, are effective
deterrents. While attacks on adults are unusual, you should be cautious. Keep
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Ready, Set, Read!
Here are June's tips for helping preschoolers gain early literacy skills. These
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Vocabulary Development
Instead of describing something as “big,” try out some synonyms: large,
huge, giant, humongous, gigantic, colossal, etc. There is research that
shows that children who enter school with vocabulary deficits never catch
up with their peers in this area. Be sure to talk, talk, talk to your child.
Print Awareness
Help your child notice print everywhere such as on cereal boxes, on
signs or on packaging. Help them see how we put our letters together to
make words and our words together to make sentences.
Knowledge of the Alphabet
Help your child make a dictionary! Help them label each page of a spiral
notebook with a letter of the alphabet. Help them cut out words from
magazines or newspapers and paste onto the corresponding pages in
their dictionaries. Your goal is for them to recognize and sort the letters
of our alphabet. Fun, fun, fun!
Phonological Awareness
Phonological awareness is a critical step in getting your child ready to
read. It is estimated that approximately one-third of all children struggle
to hear the sounds of our language. This “auditory memory” issue, if
not addressed, will often result in children not learning to read. The
goal is to help them hear and manipulate the 44 sounds of our language
in preparation for learning to read. A simple, fun, effective activity is
to choose short, one-syllable words like cat, dog, map, hit or cup and
have them hear each sound in the word. Use a rubber band or a slinky
(a small one from Dollar Tree is great) and stretch the band or slinky
while you say the word slowly. Something like: “cccccccc-aaaaa-ttttttt”
or “dddddd-ooooo-ggggggg.” Have your child stretch out those sounds.
Repeat this with lots of words. As your child masters the short words,
use bigger words! Train those ears!
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Community
June 4-6 Rick and Bubba 3rd Annual Tennis Tournament
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June 4-6, 10-13 American Pool Players Association
The Pelham Civic Complex is excited to host the American Pool Players Association this month. For more information, contact Walter Mims, League Operator/
Owner at (205) 733-0505 or website at www.birminghamapaleagues.com.
June 7 City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
June 12-13 American Gem & Bead Expo
The Pelham Civic Complex is hosting the American Gem & Bead Expo which
features numerous gem and bead vendors from different parts of the country as
well as beading accessories. If your interested in learning to bead, classes will be
available. Saturday's show time will be 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday will be
10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Visit www.americanbeadexpo.com for more information.
June 18-20 International Classic Car Expo, Civic Complex
The Pelham Civic Complex is excited to host the International Classic Car Auction
again this year! This is a great event to see and if you love antique cars this is
the place to be. Vehicle check-in will be Friday, June 18, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. Gates will open Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. with the Auction
beginning at 10:00 a.m. Concessions will be open. Visit their website at
www.icaauctions.com for more information
June 21 City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
Senior Center
Mondays
Thursdays
Tuesdays
June 3-Guest: Dr. Alan Brown “Enclosing Sacred Places: Cemetery Fences in
Alabama,” Covered Dish
June 10 - Guest: Soup Can Troupe
“Soup can exercises”
June 17 - Guest: Dewitt Marcrum,
Pelham Fire Department
June 24 - Bingo
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 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Games 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Wii Bowling 11 a.m.
Bookworms June 25, 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
Exercise 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Rummikub 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Summer Chess Camp
Summer Chess Camp: Caesar Chess will hold a Summer Chess Camp for
grades K-8 at several Shelby County Schools from June 7th thru August 6th.
Cost is $70 per student. To register, email Info@CaesarChess.com or pick up
an enrollment form from your Shelby County School ASCP Office.
June 18
"Cowboy Shuffle" Dance 7-9 p.m., $4/person
Music by Ray Newman. Wear your western clothes for a cowboy themed dance
Hockey Camps
The Pelham Youth Hockey League will be having two week-long hockey camps
this summer at the Pelham Civic Complex. The first camp is the Northern Edge
Elite Hockey School that will be held June 14-18. The second will be the Pro Ambitions Hockey School on July 19 - 23. They are both full day camps with two ice
times and off-ice training and video class instruction. For more information and
to register for either of these camps, please contact Jeff Cheeseman at 205-6206448 or jcheeseman@pelhamonline.com
Basic Skills Summer Skate Camp
Pelham Skate School is offering a four-week basic skills summer skating
camp at the Pelham Civic Complex June 1-24. It will meet on Tuesday and
Wednesdays from 7:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will focus on off-ice and on-ice
activities including artistry, dance, jumps, ballet and body movement. For
more information and to sign up, call 621-2639.
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Library Events
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
June 2: “Fun in the Water”
June 9: “Fun in the Sun”
June 16: “Fun with Animals”
June 23: “Fun on the Farm”
June 30: “Bath Time Fun”
Pelham Public Library invites everyone 18 and older to participate in the
5th annual Adult Summer Reading Program starting Tuesday, June 1st
and running through Thursday, July 22nd. When an adult checks out
5 or more books or audio books (included are adult fiction, nonfiction
books, magazines, and books on CD; excluded are juvenile and young
adult materials, games, music, or movies) an entry form may be entered
in the program’s drawing. There is no limit to the number of entries.
Exciting prizes donated by local merchants will be awarded to the lucky
winners in late July. Please call the library at 620-6418 for information
and to register.
Together Time
P.J. Storytime
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. All Ages
June 3: “Fun in the Water”
June 10: “Fun in the Sun”
June 17: “Fun with Animals”
June 24: “Fun on the Farm”
July 1: “Bath Time Fun”
Saturday Morning Stories
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. All Ages
June 5: “Fun in the Water”
June 12: “Fun in the Sun”
June 19: McWane Center Presents “Fantastic 4 Dinosaurs”
June 26: “Fun on the Farm”
July 3: “Bath Time Fun”
Movie Mondays
Mondays at 2:00 p.m. June 7, 14, 21 and 28. All Ages.
Join us for a different G or PG rated movie each week.
Special Events
Pelham Adult Summer Reading Program Begins June 1.
Make a Splash with Teen Summer Reading Starting June 1.
The Teen Sizzling Summer Reading contest starts June 1st ! Stop by the
Pelham Public Library and enter the contest by checking out 5 teen fiction,
nonfiction, manga, graphic novels, comic books, or classics. An entry
form must be filled out when items are checked out. Teens ages 11-18
can enter as often as you like. Grand prizes will include a Nintendo DS, an
iPod, and additional prizes. Drawing will be held July 23rd. Good luck!
OnGoing Events
Page Turners Book Club - Monday, June 21 at 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 June are True Colors by Kristin Hannah and The Girl Who Stopped
Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson. Registration is not required. Please call
620-6418 for more information.
Special Programs
June 1: Ice Skating Party at the Pelham Civic Complex from 1-3:00 p.m.
All ages, no cost.
June 8: Be-at your Best Drum Show at 10:30 a.m.
June 15: Wet and Wild Science by the McWane Center at 10:30 a.m.
June 22: Juggle Well performance at 10:30 a.m.
June 29: The Magic of Archie Wade at 10:30 a.m.
Craft Times
Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. Please register.
June 3: Tropical Fish Party Hats
June 10: Beach Sticker Scene
June 17: Jumbo Pinwheels
June 24: Beach Bags
July 1: Statue of Liberty Hat
Pelham Brick Brigade
Every other Friday at 10:30 a.m. June 11 and June 25.
LEGO fans are invited to build a different project each month.
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Pelham New Pioneers visit
Ava Maria Grotto
The Pelham New Pioneers enjoyed a day trip to the Ave Maria Grotto. It is
known throughout the world as "Jerusalem in Miniature." The Pelham New
Pioneers took a nice walk through the beautifully landscaped, four-acre park
which provides a natural setting for the 125 miniature reproductions of some
of the most famous historic buildings and shrines of the world.
The stone and concrete masterpieces were crafted by Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk of St. Bernard Abbey. Although he began his work as
a hobby, Brother Joseph re-created some of the greatest edifices of all time.
His work is noted for its symmetry and proportion.
The Pelham New Pioneers also enjoyed lunch at All Steak restaurant and a
tour through the Shrine of Most Blessed Sacrament.
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Pelham Library is now offering Ready, Set, Read! to area residents. Ready,
Set, Read! is a reading camp conducted by Dr. Teresa Nichols. These camps
will teach parents simple activities they can use to help their children master
the pre-reading skills needed for learning to read.
The participants will be able to check out a computer-based program
called Earobics which will take their children through auditory development
skills needed to get ready to learn to read. It includes multiple interactive
games with hundreds of levels that deliver extensive training and practice and
automatically adjusts to the appropriate skill level of the user.
The workshops teach parents that the largest factor in reading difficulties
is a problem with mastering the ability to “hear” the sounds of our language
and then attaching those sounds to symbols (letters) that enable them to
break the code of our reading system. Dr. Nichols will work with parents
to teach them skills and strategies to insure that their child is ready to read
when they enter kindergarten or first grade.
There are two different camps for parents to choose from. The Reading
Readiness Camp is geared to 4 and 5 year olds entering kindergarten in the
fall of 2010 or completing kindergarten in the 2009-2010 academic year.
Story time will be provided for the children of parents attending the Reading
Readiness Camp. The dates for this camp are June 4th from 10:00-11:30
a.m. and July 16th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. The second camp is the Reading
Improvement Camp, and it is geared to reluctant readers who have completed first to sixth grade. This includes children not performing at grade
level, having difficulty reading, or not enjoying reading. This camp will teach
parents how to work with their child to improve reading skills and will be on
June 18th from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
These camps are free, but registration is required. For more information
and to register call or email Barbara Roberts at(205) 620-6419, broberts@
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Sunshine Wins Out
Team Sunshine came out on top in a two-week, ten-team tournament
held recently at Veterans Park in Hoover. The team won the 15 to 18-yearold Young Mens’ Baseball Association’s B Division Tournament. The recreation team entered the tournament with a 2-10 record, but went undefeated
through the tournament to capture the title. The tournament boasted teams
from Hoover, Spain Park, Trussville, Homewood, and several other cities
from the area.
Chris Isbell, Austin Swindal, Ciara Green, Norm Reilly, Clay Riley Valentine, Alex Riley,
Michael Ross, Greg Swindal, Tucker Thomas, Graham Reilly, Tom Williams, Cameron
Haynes, Bobby Hulsey, Thomas Holt, Parks Haley, Hunter Ragsdale, Tanner Rice,
Christina Rodriguez, Zac Martin, Denny Hulsey and Jay Wesson.
"The team never quit and felt if they played their best, they would have
a shot at winning. This may be the last time these guys get to play together,
and they were very happy for the win," said coach Denny Hulsey. A large
entourage of Pelham High School students and parents sporting yellow
shirts came out to support the team. "The team has been recognized on
PHS Live, and their tournament trophy is now resting in the PHS trophy
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Civil War Reenactment
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Fourth grade students at Valley Intermediate School in Pelham participated in a
Civil War “living history” day. Samantha Winn, a fourth grader in Mrs. Sadberry’s
class, suggested a way that her fellow students could enjoy learning about history outside of just a book, and her father, Barry Winn, a Civil War re-enactor, was
the one who made it happen.
Nineteen Civil War re-enactors from all over the state of Alabama brought
the Civil War to life, which greatly increased the students’ interest in this part of
American history.
From these re-enactors, the students learned about the different types of
uniforms worn by the soldiers on both sides. They listened to Civil War music
from a fiddle as they learned details about the lives of soldiers in the Infantry
such as where they slept, what they ate and what they carried with them in their
haversacks. They also learned the difference between mounted and dismounted
Cavalry and the many different aspects of Cavalry life.
Valley Intermediate students discovered what life was like for a child that grew
up during Civil War times by playing games and seeing toys from that time.
However, the most exciting part of the day was when the Artillery unit
demonstrated the loud sounds that the twelve-pound Civil War cannon makes
when fired. Mrs. Horton, Assistant Principal at Valley Intermediate, delighted the
students as she “fired” the cannon.
Bojanala’s treated the re-enactors to lunch. Special thanks are due to them!
Jeffrey Miller Signs Scholarship
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Jeffrey Miller had a hard senior year on the Pelham Varsity Football team.
He overcame a hip injury to earn a partial scholarship to Faulkner University,
which plays in the Mid-South Conference in the NAIA. Coach Gregg Baker
watched a highlight CD and came away with a positive impression of Miller.
"Great motor- the kind of a player that hits you in the mouth," said Coach Baker.
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Marjorie Osborn fell in love with her home the moment she
walked in. "Before I left, I had a contract on the house," she
said. The yard however was another story. Soon after moving in
she had the large Bradford Pear tree removed and in its place a
small tree with a retaining wall built. The right side of the yard is
set off by a large arbor, seating area and walkway to the back of
the house.
She and her sister, Judi Becker, worked together to build the
arbor. "The men in the area got such a kick out of it!" she said.
They not only erected the arbors, but also built several raised
beds, installed a misting system which runs on timers and
planted many flowers. The whole project took "about two years,"
recalled Osborn. In the back yard there is a privacy fence which
"feels cozy to me," she said. The back also features many bird feeders. "The back is a bird
sanctuary of sorts," said Osborn. Some of the more prominent
plants are slow-growing wisteria, bright pink mandavilla and
purple clematis.
Osborn is currently faced with one constant issue- brown
spots in her yard. With a laugh she said, "I am determined to get
rid of those spots!" She recently switched to fertilizer with water
retention, and as she re-seeds is going to lay down peat moss
and seed down through it to see if that will help grow lush green
grass.
Osborn said the biggest tip for any home owner is to pay
attention to drainage. "Water run-off will wash everything out,"
she said. As she works in the yard, she believes it is her way of
honoring God. "He expects us to take care of it."
Lorraine Donald, owner of Pleasure Is All Wine, is not originally
from Pelham, but moved here from Montreal, Canada. When she
opened her business 3 1/2 years ago, it was a dream of hers to create not just a beer and wine shop, but to create community. "We do
not refer to ourselves as a beer and wine shop but as an event destination," she said. During the warm spring evenings, Donald sends
out e-mail news blasts inviting customers on her mailing list to join
them on their patio for a cook out and a drink. "The whole parking
lot is full from one end to the other," said Joseph Puckett a fellow
tenet of the strip mall where Donald's shop is located.
During the cook-outs, and any other time the weather cooperates, customers can sit outside in the patio area Donald created
out of planters and several tables. "The whole idea of creating this
visually-the patio area using planters-was in my original business
plan. Something I knew I wanted to do from the get go," Donald
said. When new customers visit the store for the first time, they
are impressed with the area. "People that have never been in here
have always been very complementary and impressed; actually
surprised! They use words like quaint, nice, classy and elegant,"
said Donald. Winning the award has given her "good reason to keep
doing the things we are doing," she said.
If you would like to nominate a residential
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Person of
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Month
Holding on to Hope: Emily Morris
Emily Morris has a lot of experience with cancer, and now she’s fighting
back. “If you take a reflective moment to see who you know who’s affected
by cancer, unfortunately you will likely come up with several names,” she
says. “Both of my maternal grandparents died of cancer. A dear friend of my
husband was diagnosed a very aggressive and hateful kind of cancer, but she
is fighting back and we are holding on to hope.”
Emily, a graduate of Pelham High School’s Class of 1996, serves as
Ceremonies Chairperson and Sponsorship Co-Chair for Relay For Life of
North Shelby. She first got involved with Relay for Life simply as a favor to
a friend. “My dear friend Kylee Patrick is the Development Representative
for the American Cancer Society and is the ACS staff partner for all of the
Shelby County relays and the Hoover relay. She honestly was just looking to
increase participation in this area and asked me to do it.”
She volunteered, and says she’s grateful for the impact the Relay has had
on her life and the lives of others. “I immediately was hooked on the experi-
Cancer survivors at last year's Relay and the opening Survivor's Lap.
ence. This event is so meaningful and empowering, I am truly thankful I
learned about it.” It also changed the way the young mother looked at cancer.
“From the moment I got involved with Relay, I began hearing stories of
hope and survival. I see how Relay can unite an entire community or, in our
case with Pelham and Helena, multiple communities.”
The event raises money to fight cancer, but also unites survivors and
their families in the fight against cancer, spreading a message of hope. The
“season” starts in January with a kick-off party and continues fundraising
right up to the day of the race. “The majority of the night turns into one big
celebration of what we have raised over the months.”
While Relay for Life is free for everyone, Emily says participants and
guests should still come prepared to spend money. “Each team will have
Emily Morris with her husband Bobby, son Rob and baby daughter Caroline.
various things at their campsites such as games, small items to sell, food,
etc., all raising additional funds for cancer [research]. The Relay will have
live entertainment and activities for all ages throughout the night, too.”
She’s excited about hosting it at Pelham High School this year, not only
because is it her alma mater, but because it means that they will be able to
accommodate a larger crowd. She’s also looking forward to a different experience, one with a special significance. Last year, during Emily’s first Relay,
she was four months pregnant. “My husband, Bobby, and I have a son, Rob,
who’s three, and our daughter Caroline is 6 months. They are two of my main
reasons to Relay, so that should they ever be diagnosed, they will be survivors, too. My ultimate wish is that their generation grows up in a cancer-free
world.”
The event is held June 11th at 6pm at the PHS football field. For
more information, or to sign up or visit http://main.acsevents.org/site/
TR?pg=entry&fr_id=22337.
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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: 11:00 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
Ballantrae Golf Club
6 Holes for
$16.00 @ 6 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Ballantrae’s newest
fast, fun, and friendly experience!
Tuesday through Friday after 6:00pm,
Ballantrae Golf Club will offer a 6 hole rate!
Stop by for a quick 6 holes after work!
For only $16 per player which includes cart,
it’s the best deal in Birmingham!
This offer begins June 2, 2010
Call the golf shop at 205-620-4653
to book your 6:00pm Tee Time.
Offer Ends Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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 Golf Club - Fast, Fun and Friendly
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City of Pelham
PRSRT STD
3162 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
205-620-6400
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PERMIT 230
PELHAM, AL
Mayor Don Murphy
cityhall@pelhamonline.com
City Clerk Tom Seale
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City Council
Mike Dickens, Pres.
mikedickens@pelhamonline.com
Teresa Nichols
teresanichols@pelhamonline.com
Bill Meadows
billmeadows@pelhamonline.com
Steve Powell
stevepowell@pelhamonline.com
Karyl Rice
karylrice@pelhamonline.com
Waste Management
Phone: 620-6400
Garbage should be curbside by 6 a.m. on day of pickup. Trash
must be placed in bags before being placed in garbage carts.
Please place recycle bins at least 2 ft. from garbage carts.
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