Vestavia Voice October 2016

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Volume 4 | Issue 6 | October 2016

special section

home & garden

Future of former Altadena Valley Country Club rests in the hands of new city council

With the change in seasons comes home and landscaping improvements. Check out this guide to point you in the right direction.

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Smoke House

The Vestavia Hills Fire Department uses a home replica to teach children about fire safety.

The former Altadena Valley Country Club property is mostly untouched, aside from the occasional mowing. Photos by Sarah Finnegan.

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By EMILY FEATHERSTON

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Everything in city government takes time. That is City Manager Jeff Downes’ reminder for residents as they watch and consider what will happen to the former Altadena Valley Country Club property off Acton Road.

In April, the council added $24,000 to the city’s lawn-maintenance budget in order to maintain the grass on the property, and it made sure to have police occasionally drive by the

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‘Watching our own offense evolve’ fun for Vestavia Hills By GARY LLOYD

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Since the city annexed and rezoned the former golf and country club last September, there have been countless conversations, multiple public forums and a handful of official council actions, but so far, the park still sits in much the same condition as it did when it was only part of unincorporated Jefferson County.

Through the first four games of the 2016 season, Vestavia Hills had nearly as many rushing attempts as passing yards. Yes, you read that correctly. The Rebels rushed 183 times for 932 yards and nine touchdowns through the first four games. They passed for 188 yards on just 30 passing attempts, completing 17 of them for one touchdown. It is no secret Vestavia Hills enjoys running the ball. Buddy Anderson’s offense has been

a staple since 1978, when he became head coach. But this season, there have been a few wrinkles. Senior offensive lineman Patrick Nuss said the addition of the shotgun and option the Rebels have been running has helped open the offense up more and create more plays. He said a lot of people may think Vestavia Hills’ offensive line just lines up and hits the person in front of them. “But in reality, we have a check on almost

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Coleman Petway is mobile enough to have success running the option but is also a reliable passer. Photo by Todd Lester.


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