Official Publication of the City of Alabaster 201 First Street N. Alabaster, AL 35007 Published Monthly Editorial Board The Public Relations Committee of the Alabaster City Council Committee Chair Councilwoman Sophie Martin Councilman Rick Walters Councilman Bob Hicks Editor Ted Vodde Contributors John Brackin Glenda Jones Eric Starling Danny Doyle Dawn South We welcome your comments & suggestions. Call 664-6831 Fax 664-6841 or e-mail at newsletter@ cityofalabaster.com Copyright 2010
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CELEBRATE AMERICA JULY 2 AT VETS PARK Kingwood Church, in partnership with the City of Alabaster and the Parks and Recreation Department, is once again hosting "Celebrate America," an evening of fun and fireworks in celebration of Independence Day. The event will take place at Veterans Park on Saturday, July 2 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This is the second year that Kingwood has organized the event at Veterans Park, and organizers said that last year's event was a great success. "We got a lot of positive feedback from it," said Education Pastor Benny Cunningham. "We've heard from everybody in the community how huge of a success it was, and we have had people ask us if we're doing it again." The night will feature
games and inflatables for the kids, plus a familyfriendly movie ("Yogi Bear"), live music by the Perry Combovers, and a massive fireworks show to finish things off. "We work with Pyro Productions, which is an Alabama-based company that does a lot of large fireworks venues. We were so happy with them last year and have been in the past. They did a tremendous job. It was a long fireworks show. It was choreographed with music, which we'll do again this year. Last year we got tremendous feedback from folks as to what a fantastic display it was," said Clark White, the administrative pastor at Kingwood. There will also be plenty of food vendors on hand selling a variety of tasty foods and beverages. The
expected vendors include Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q, Guthrie's of Alabaster, Wing King, Moe's Southwest Grill, Little Italy's Pizza, YaYa's Burgers & Dogs, Kona Ice, and Publix Deli. According to police estimates, last year's event drew an estimated 8,000 people, and organizers said they're anticipating a large crowd again this year. "We are hoping for a crowd similar to or larger than last year," said White. "I think now that people have seen the event, I think there's a good chance we could see a similar turnout this year." In anticipation of a big crowd, organizers are coordinating with the Alabaster Police Department to help with the traffic flow and parking. "We've already met with
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C I T Y L E A D E R S. . . David Frings
Jim McClain
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frings@cityofalabaster.com I hope that all of you are having a great summer! As park ball wound down, the events of summer arrived very quickly. CityFest was another great success and it was good to see all of you enjoying the food, music, and games. I want to thank the Alabaster Arts Council for coordinating the event for the city along with all of the volunteers, city employees, and sponsors. If you enjoy this event, please take note of the sponsors and frequent them for shopping and services. The City of Alabaster is the major financial supporter for the event but the event would not be presented at the same level without the sponsoring businesses. Movies in the park began the weekend after Cityfest. These are very relaxing and fun evenings with family and friends. The games that are offered for the kids are just the right touch to occupy time and use up energy prior to movie time. Everything is always free so bring a chair or blanket and relax. We continue to actively work on recruiting businesses to Alabaster. In the past few months, we have had multiple developers looking at the possibility of several new retail businesses in various parts of the city. These are still very much in the infancy stages but in this economy, it is great to just have serious inquiries in business development. These coupled with the activity we are seeing in the light commercial realm are very exciting. If we are successful, these will not only bring much needed revenue but also jobs. Our current revenues are still down and now flat from the high of 2008 but they appear not to be decreasing more. I do not need to tell any of you that our U. S. economy is still very fragile. We will continue to look for additional developers and businesses to expand our revenue base and job availability. July is budget preparation time for the City of Alabaster. With the flat revenue statistics that I mentioned above, we will again propose a very conservative budget to the City Council. We are continuing to review our expenditures in order to identify areas where we can conserve. We already know that some of our expenses will increase and that means that we will have to make corresponding cuts in other areas to balance the budget. Some of these will not be popular but I still believe that a reduction in expenses is a priority rather than raising taxes. I am confident that we will be able to propose a balanced budget without reducing services and raising taxes. We are making some of the consolidations in departments that I reported several months ago as well as implementing new technology that allows for better efficiencies. We will also have several employee retirements before the end of this budget year that we will not replace in order to take advantage reduced expenditures. I want to thank all of our city employees for their hard work and ideas on maintaining a fiscally sound Alabaster!
mcclain@cityofalabaster.com I know everyone had a great time at CityFest! Despite the heat, we had a record crowd and everyone enjoyed a day of family fun. If you didn’t get a chance to visit it this year, make plans for next June. You’ll be glad you did. An event like CityFest is a massive team effort, and I want to thank the sponsors, the vendors, city employees, volunteers, and the fans for a wonderful event. Crowd estimates were upwards of 60,000 for the event, and it’s a great plus for the city. One party’s over and it’s time to plan another one. I like that! On Saturday night July 2nd Celebrate America returns to Veteran’s Park. It’s a great time with music, movies, food, fun, and, of course, FIREWORKS! The fun starts at 6 pm. We want to thank the fine folks at Kingwood Church for sponsoring the event and helping to bring a great fireworks display back to the city. While you’re out, you might stop by the new Senior Center and check out the “senior playground”. It was dedicated at the recent Senior Event held at the center. It features a variety of exercise machines to build different muscle groups and it’s all outdoors. Check it out! Congratulations to the Thompson Middle School Soccer Team who completed the season undefeated. I guess we need to add a “Red Alert” to the soccer stands. As you know, we’re looking at the possibility of creating a citywide school system; we have a consultant looking at the options of the program. A group of citizens have formed a non-profit group to help explore the question of a new school system and you can find an article about that in this newsletter. There’s still time to enjoy the summer reading program at the Albert L. Scott Library. There are separate programs for younger readers and teen readers, and they offer a great way to beat the heat with a good book and a lot of presentations and programs that are fun. The programs, like our books, are free for the asking. As they say in library circles, “Check it out!” Don’t forget about the Movies in the Park. You’ll find the schedule on the Park and Rec page. It’s a great way to celebrate the sundown with your family and see a fun, free movie. Have a great Summer!
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C I T Y L E A D E R S. . . Sophie Martin Ward 1
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Alabaster CityFest presented by Regions was a major success! Thank you to the Alabaster Arts Council, all the volunteers, and the sponsors! Without the support of the sponsors CityFest would not be a free event. The hard work and dedication of the Alabaster Police and Fire Departments, Parks and Rec, and many other city employees is truly appreciated. We are looking forward to celebrating the tenth annual CityFest next year! The school system feasibility study results are expected to be complete around August. Until that time, several town hall meetings are being scheduled around Alabaster to get community input on this issue. Look for these scheduled meetings in the Alabaster Reporter or the website www.alabastercityschools.com where you can get the latest facts and information about progress regarding an Alabaster City School System. You can also follow us on facebook. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments regarding a city school system. Find some quality time to spend with your family and friends this summer! Blessings, Sophie
Bob Hicks Ward 2
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CityFest was once again a great party, and thanks to all those who worked so furiously to make it a success. The Arts Council, park employees, public safety, the incredible volunteers, the gracious sponsors and countless others all put their best efforts up to give us a day to unwind with family and friends. Alabaster is glad to be able to provide quality entertainment to our residents to allow play time with very little pay time. Kudos to all for an outstanding, safe and cost-free mega-party. I would like to take a second to give thanks to our public safety teams for the awesome job they did in the aftermath of the mammoth tornadoes that damaged our neighbors. Police teams as well as fire and rescue teams, having made sure Alabaster's residents were safe, headed out to several badly torn up areas to provide assistance to our hurting brothers and sisters. Please feel free to contact either department to learn where and how much Alabaster was at the ready to lend a hand. You will be amazed at how God's grace and mercy flowed to those in need. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for honoring your promise to serve and protect. You are the very best. Grace and peace, Bob
Adam Moseley Ward 3
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Happy Fourth of July!! Thanks to all the men and women who have served this country. By the time you read this, we will be half way through the Summer and school will be just around the bend. We will also be closer to getting a draft report on the school study. I have had some great discussion with neighbors and parents who are interested in the future of our schools in Alabaster. I have also been surprised at the rumors and misconceptions that are out there. I invite you to go to www.alabastercityschools.com where there is a FAQ sheet with some of the questions that are out there. I also invite you to call or e-mail me or anyone on the education committee including Scott Brakefield and Sophie Martin. We do not have all the answers yet, but we can shed some light on the rumors that may exist. Until the final report comes out, we will not know all the answers. Finally, Thank you to all the volunteers who came out and gave their time to make CityFest a success. I also want to thank the City employees who gave up there Saturday to lend a hand. Most importantly, thank you to all the sponsors who continue to help make this a free event.
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C I T Y L E A D E R S. . . Rick Walters Ward 4
walters@cityofalabaster.com
I hope everyone enjoyed CityFest this year. Despite the heat, the turnout was great for the main acts. Once again I would like to thank all the volunteers, the Alabaster Arts Council, Park & Recreation, Public Safety and Public Works Departments for all their hard work. I also wish to thank all the residents of Alabaster for your hospitality. You create the friendly atmosphere that make people want to come back year after year. Last month the final touches were being put on the Well #3 filtration plant and it should be fully operational by the end of this month. Water usage is up considerably and even though we seem to be heading towards another dry year, the Alabaster Water Board continues to keep the water flowing. If you see a leak please call the AWB at 663-6155. The Council has voted to change the days of our meetings. Beginning with the second meeting in July, we will meet on the first and third Monday of the month instead of the first and third Thursday. If you have any questions about anything going on in our city you don't have to wait for a meeting - just call or e-mail us at your convenience. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you - Keep in Touch!
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I hope everyone is looking forward to an eventful and safe Fourth of July! My family and I always enjoy spending this holiday together at the beach. Wherever and however you choose to celebrate the 4th, please take time to reflect on the great sacrifices our men and women in uniform have made for this Country and its Independence. On another front, we have gotten many questions regarding the potential of an Alabaster City School System. Please visit the Alabaster City web site for a FAQ document that addresses some of the more common questions that have been submitted. A group of parents have started a web page in support of an independent school system and the web site is alabastercityschools.com. Happy 4th!
Tommy Ryals Ward 7
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I said this last year but it's worth repeating, thanks again to the Alabaster Arts Council for a great CityFest. This event has now become one of the largest in the State. I wasn't familiar with most of the folks in the lineup but, as usual, I was thoroughly entertained. As I've mentioned before, the idea for CityFest came from Councilman Moseley. Although the Arts Council runs the production now, Councilman Moseley is still very involved, along with dozens of other volunteers. The City kicks in about 20% of the funding with the rest coming from sponsors. The big tent and fenced off area is the "Sponsor Tent and area". This is part of what the sponsors are paying for and gives them an opportunity to bring guests and clients to the festivities, and, just as importantly, hopefully makes them want to sponsor again next year . Without sponsors, CityFest can't happen. The Arts Council picks the musical acts. The idea is not to spend more money on the event than is collected from the City and Sponsors. Following this philosophy should keep the event from pulling a "City Stages" and going into debt it may not recover from. The event is great for the city in that it gives the residents some fun activities, it’s great PR for the City, and, according to the Shelby Chamber, it brings in about $400,000 in revenue to the area. As I mentioned last year, if you know someone on the Arts Council or a CityFest volunteer, please give them a big thanks; that's about all the reward they will get for their hard work. Celebrate America! Saturday July 2 Veterans Park!
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CITYFEST BIG SUCCESS WITH 60,000 ATTENDEES CityFest had another great turnout again this year as festival-goers braved the heat to take in a day of fun at the park and a great night of music featuring headliners Craig Morgan and Vertical Horizon. Organized by the Alabaster Arts Council, CityFest has become one of the biggest events in Shelby County thanks to its familyfriendly atmosphere and fun activities. This year's attendance was estimated at between 55,000 and 60,000 people. "I think it turned out great," said Emily Sykes, the vice president of the Alabaster Arts Council. "I was in the KidsFest area, and we had tons of kids come through and do the Lowe's workshop and come through and paint. The kids just seemed to have fun. They ran around and played. They looked like
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM A summer of cultural exploration and reading continues for Alabaster's children of all ages at the Albert L. Scott Public Library where they can become reading champions. Adults can register children any day until July 8 for the Challenge. Kids pick a reading goal, check out and read our library books, and get prizes along the way to their goal. When they reach their goal, ending their challenge, they receive a certificate and can enter Finale prize drawings. The Summer Challenge ends with a Finale on Wednesday, July 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. There will be free refreshments including hot dogs donated by Alabaster's Dairy Queen Restaurant, face painting, balloon sculptures, & lots of surprises. The goal of the Summer Challenge is to encourage children to read for pleasure when they are not in school. Parents and other caregivers are invited to participate and help pre-literate children enjoy books and develop a love of reading. The 2011 Summer Reading Program is supported in whole or in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Alabama Public Library Service. We would also like to thanks our sponsors, to date: Alabama Adventure, American Village, Arby's (Alabaster), Birmingham Barons Baseball, Bike Link, Bud's Best Cookies, Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola (Birmingham Bottlers), Dairy Queen (Alabaster), DeSoto Caverns Park, Oak Mountain Lanes, Parent Teacher Store (Hoover), Red Mountain Theatre Company, Skates 280, UPS Store (Pelham), Walmart (Alabaster) Special Summer Challenge Programs and Activities for July: All programs are in the mobile unit unless otherwise indicated. July 5 World of Juggling Workshop & Show 3:30 p.m. July 5 Drama Workshop 6:00 p.m. Ages 8 to 11 years old sign up for six weeks July 5 Drama Workshop 7:00 p.m. Ages 12 to 15 years old sign up for six weeks July 7 Alabaster Book Blasters Reader's Theater 3:30 p.m. Ages 6 years old and older can sign up for international scripts and snacks July 13 Summer Challenge Finale 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy face painting, balloon sculptures, refreshments and surprises. We'll also have a performance from "Hairspray" by The Red Mountain Theatre Company.
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CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT INFO NOW ONLINE A group of local parents is in the process of creating a nonprofit organization to help facilitate communication about a possible city school district. The group has already created a website and Facebook page that will provide information about the issue and encourage discussion among residents and other parents. The web address for the new group is alabastercityschools.com. The Facebook page can be found by visiting Facebook.com and searching for "Alabaster City Schools." Councilman Scott Brakefield, who is on the City Council's Education Committee, assisted the group with its informational display during CityFest.
"They had a booth out there at CityFest, and I had an opportunity to stand out there with some of them throughout the day, just trying to answer a few questions," said Brakefield. "We had the opportunity to interact with a lot of parents and to ask questions and address concerns." In April, the Alabaster City Council voted to fund a feasibility study to explore the creation of a city school district. The study, which is being conducted by consultant Ira Harvey, will investigate the benefits of a city school district, along with a number of financial scenarios associated with the issue. Several common concerns are addressed in a Frequently Asked
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TWEEN & TEEN NIGHTS Tween and Teen nights are back this year after a successful season last year. Tween and Teen nights will be held July 12 and July 26 this year at the Depot. The event will be from 6pm-8pm on those two dates. Games 2 U will be on hand again this year with their Video Van, Hampster Balls and much more. Please call 205-664-6840 for more information.
CHEER CAMP TYF Cheer Camp will be held in the evenings August 1-5 from 6pm-8pm at THS Gym. Cheerleaders will need to attend every night. THS Cheerleaders will be providing instructions. It is a fun but busy week that will conclude with a "Show Off" on Friday night of what they have learned during the week.
5 YEAR CHEER SIGNUP Registration for 5 year cheer will be from July 12-July 22. The cost will be $80.00 and they must be 5 and in Kindergarten to register. Registration is from 8am - 5pm daily at the Depot. For more information call 664-6840.
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SOCCER REGISTRATION Youth soccer registration will be held July 11-23. You may register at the Parks and Recreation office week days from 8am-5pm. On Saturday July 24 registration will be from 9am-2pm at the Depot. Anyone registering after the 24th will pay a $25 late fee if there are spots available in the league you are registering for. Registration fees are $85.00 for U6/U8 and $105.00 for U10 & up.
EMPOWER PROGRAMS EMPOWER - Therapeutic Recreation focuses on providing recreation and leisure opportunities for individuals with disabilities. All programs are designed and supervised by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. We work on social skills, physical skills, life skills, and independence while having FUN! Summer Programs: Space is limited! Call Alicia at 663-1307 for more information. Fitness and Fun Tuesday, July 5, 12 and 19 from 2:30-4 pm Open to high school students and young adults with disabilities age 16-25. This program will focus on importance of healthy eating and exercise. Each Tuesday we will start with a basic exercise class: warm up, cardio, light weights, cool down. We will incorporate community resources to provide a variety of hands-on information on health and wellness. We will also have fun with Wii games, board games and much more. This will be a great work out plus a fun time with our friends. Pizza and a Movie Friday, July 15 from 5:30-8:00 pm Open to children/adults with disabilities- age 14-25. Come and enjoy eating pizza and a movie with your friends.
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TMS SOCCER TEAM UNDEFEATED CHAMPS Hard work and determination are paying off for Thompson Middle School Soccer. Under the leadership of Coach Michael Wilbanks, the team has just completed their second undefeated season by winning the Montgomery Catholic tournament. Coach Wilbanks brought the first TMS soccer team together eleven years ago at which time the players came up through teams at the YMCA or Alabaster Park and Recreation. Over the years, the improvement has been consistent. TMS has won a lot more in the last few years than the first seven years. This year, they eclipsed the 100-win plateau, is a pretty good measure of accomplishment and a source of pride. As soccer has increased in popularity, the majority of players on the team have played at the division 2
club level. Wilbanks states, "Those players come into the program with more than just the basic skills needed to succeed. Furthermore, players with that kind of drive in them are already driven to succeed, and therefore are very competitive." TMS plays middle school teams from this area including Riverchase, Helena and Montevallo as well as annual rivals Auburn, Alexander City, Wacoochie (Smith's Station) and Montgomery Catholic. This year they also played Oxford and Pleasant Grove who have just started their programs again. Wilbanks said that the support from parents and administration has always been very good, and he feels that the partnership with the high school, which has always been good, has grown even stronger. "Being able to participate in team functions with them
this year was especially helpful." When asked how he had changed over the last eleven years, Wilbanks responded, "I assure you I'm nothing special; the boys do all the real work! I guess I've grown enough as a coach to learn what works and when it does. Still, I am always looking for new ways to instruct the boys. The bottom line is still the same: How do I make these boys be the best they can be?" Coach states that it is his strong desire that some more local schools can get a program started. Coach Patrick McDonald (Riverchase Middle School) and Wilbanks have been banging their heads against
the wall over the last few years trying to figure out a way to get a metro-league started. "If schools in north and south Alabama can get their leagues going as strong for as long as they have, there is no reason why we can't have that here." This year's team was divided almost evenly between seventh and eighth graders, leaving a good base upon which to begin next year's soccer season.
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MCKINNEY SIGNS WITH UM On May 12th, Jared McKinney signed his letter of intent to play for the University of Montevallo Falcons Men's Soccer Team in Montevallo, Alabama. Jared has lettered for 4 years in Thompson High School's Men's Varsity Soccer program. He is the son of Robin and Glen McKinney. Jared has achieved a record high of 50 goals in his four year career while completing 36 assists and 14 goals alone this season. An impact player in the midfield, Jared has had the ability to create opportunities while controlling the flow of the game. He, along with the rest of his senior class, is responsible for the buildup of the program that has just completed its most successful season to date by making it through to the second round of Alabama state playoffs. Jared is pictured along with his parents, Robin and Glen McKinney, and Thompson Boy's Varsity head coach, Hayley Gant.
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STUDENT STRIVES FOR A SPORTS CAREER One of Alabaster's own, Brooks Webb, has just completed a successful four years at Birmingham Southern. Not only is he leaving Birmingham Southern with a major in Accounting and a minor in Business Administration, but Brooks has also laid the foundation for a career as a play by play sports announcer or as part of a college athletic department. Son of Robert and Courtney Webb, Brooks's interest in sports began with the Alabaster YMCA. Brooks shares some of his early history, "I began playing ball at age four for the Alabaster YMCA, and from there for Alabaster Parks and Recreation. My big break came early on with the Parks team when I was
moved from outfield to third base. I HAD to play every inning and my mom likes to tell the story of me complaining about having to play every inning, but that is when I began to become a better player." Later, while playing for Kingwood Christian School, where he was a two-sport standout in baseball and basketball for the Lions, Webb also volunteered as announcer for his younger brother's baseball games. While at Birmingham Southern, Webb was named Editor of the Year by Birmingham-Southern College for the second straight year for his work with the student newspaper, The Hilltop News. He served as Sports Editor for the last two years at
Southern, after being named Staff Writer of the Year in 2009. He also spent the past two years as President of the StudentAthlete Advisory Committee, where he helped draft a new constitution for the organization, as well as organize numerous charity events. Webb was also a relief pitcher for the Panther Baseball team, which finished 30-9 and won their third straight SCAC Eastern Championship in 2011. He finished his career with a 1.95 Earned Run Average and opponent's hit just .192 against him, while his senior class won a total of 112 games, finishing 6th in the NCAA Top 25 in 2010 and 9th in 2011 despite being unable to (CON’T ON PAGE 31)
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CITY INTRODUCES NEW “SENIOR PLAYGROUND” At the Shelby County Senior Picnic, which was held May 19 at the Alabaster Senior Center, the City of Alabaster took the opportunity to introduce the community to its brand new exercise area. The new "senior playground" as it's called includes a variety of outdoor workout equipment that's durable and easy to use. Located behind the new Senior Center, the playground offers seniors a unique way to get their exercise. Stations include a recumbent stationary bike, two-person vertical chest press, and a two-person cross air walker. Officials said they believe it may be the first of its kind in the state. Like the Senior Center itself, the new playground required a team effort to be completed. Part of the fund-
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ing was provided by State Sen. Cam Ward and State Rep. Mike Hill. Shelby County played a role as well, contributing the foundation and also building the new walking track. "Our part was tied into connecting it to Buck Creek Trail," said County Manager Alex Dudchock. "The County was able to do the hardscaping because of our ties to making the Senior Center connect to Buck Creek Trail." In recognition of the County's contributions to Alabaster's seniors, Alabaster Mayor David Frings presented Shelby County with a plaque that will hang in the Alabaster Senior Center. "We have a lot to be proud of," said Dudchock. Parks and Recreation Director Ricky Nance highlighted the work put in by
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the Parks and Recreation staff, including Senior Activities Manager Alicia Walters and former Parks employee Carol Reddoch. The facility also welcomed a beautiful new gazebo that was built by Boy Scout Cody Smith as part of his Eagle Scout project. Smith is an Alabaster resident who is a member of Boy Scout Troop 2 in Helena. The picnic itself was a success as well, as seniors from all over Shelby County converged on Alabaster to participate in the fun. The Shelby County Senior Picnic changes location from year to year, and this year was Alabaster's turn to host the special event. It featured food, music, and a host of
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RESIDENT PUBLISHES CUBAN MEMOIR Alabaster resident Conchita Hernandez Hicks has authored a new book entitled "Leaving Havana" that details her childhood in Cuba and subsequent immigration to the United States. Hicks grew up in Cuba in the late 1950s and moved to the United States following the Cuban Revolution that saw Fidel Castro rise to power. "My family came over from Cuba because of Castro," said Hicks. "We were very well off in Cuba. I was a little girl and had everything basically. But once Castro took over, the whole world as we knew it changed." Hicks originally decided to write the book as a way of preserving not only the stories of her childhood but also those of her parents. After her parents passed
away, she committed herself to writing their stories so they wouldn't be lost. "I said, you know, I've got to write this down. I don't know as much as they do, but I have to put down what I do know because if I don't it's all going to be lost. Because I wanted my children and their children to know the story of what they went through starting over in a new country," said Hicks. Once she finished the manuscript, she decided to actually have it published. "I'd had two or three people proofread it for me and help me with different things, and they said, you know you really ought to get it published," said Hicks. "I thought, well, I've spent this much time on it. If nobody else reads it, at least I'll have a book done
right for my children." The resulting product is a handsome hardback book that features an old photo of her and her parents on the cover. Hicks was just six years old when her family left Cuba in 1961, but her memories of Cuba are still vivid. "We were very well off. We had a chauffeur. I had a nanny. My dad worked for an accounting firm. My mom was a professor," she said. "It was a fairy-tale life for a little girl. It really was. I had my family. I had everything." When Castro came into power, much of that idyllic life changed, and her family was forced into making the difficult choice to leave their home and resettle in the United States. "The hardest thing from my standpoint coming here was one set of my grandparents came with us but the other stayed behind,"
Author Conchita Hernandez Hicks with her book "Leaving Havana."
said Hicks. Since the book's publication in February, Hicks said she's been pleasantly surprised with the attention. "There has actually been a good bit of interest. I've heard from people I don't even know that have contacted me through Facebook and things," said Hicks. "Leaving Havana" is available online from booksellers Amazon.com and Booksamillion.com.
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GOING GREEN Alabama is once again in a state-wide drought and Governor Robert Bentley has declared burn restrictions in all 67 counties. While the Alabaster Water Board has done an excellent job in securing multiple and reliable water sources for the city, this does not mean that we should be wasteful of such a valuable resource. We should use our natural resources in a responsible conservative manner whether it is a time of plenty or short supply. If we do, our natural resources will last for generations. During the current drought, please consider the time of day that you water your lawn or flowers. Outside watering should be done either during early morning or evening hours rather than the hot afternoon. Watering during the hottest part of the day is a waste due to loss from evaporation. The addition of mulch to your flower beds and natural
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areas will also conserve The Alabaster Fire and water loss from evapora- Rescue Service is committed tion, reduce invasive to keeping Alabaster resiweeds, and protect your dents safe, and this year at plants from wilting. CityFest, they took a big step Install rain sensors on your sprinkler system so toward making that happen. Working with Children's that it does not add unnecessary water to your lawn Hospital, Kohl's department store, and the ThinkFirst during those summer thunder storms. Set your National Foundation, the sprinkler system so that department gave away free only the quantities of bicycle helmets to the public. water that are recom"It went real good," said mended for your lawn are Lt. Harold Mitchell, the used. Excess water could department's public educaharm your lawn and definitely takes unnecessary tion director. "We ended up money from your wallet. giving out about 800 helCheck all of your faucets mets." The helmets ranged in and toilets to ensure that they are working properly and not size from toddler to extra wasting water by leaking. large, and the smaller sizes You will be surprised at how were definitely hot items for much water and money can the kids. be wasted by plumbing leaks. "The only ones I had left Please consider these sugges- over were a few large and tions for your home and busiextra large," said Mitchell. ness so that we can have a According to Mitchell, the green tomorrow by coninitiative grew out of the serving water today. department's involvement in
a car-seat installation program. "The lady I work with on the car seat program, Vicki Hill, is through Children's Hospital for head, neck, and spine injury prevention. I work with her. So through her and ThinkFirst and Kohl's we had the helmets donated to us," he said. The helmets were all brand-new combination helmets, which meant they could be used for skateboarding in addition to bicycling. This was the second year that the department has participated in the program, and Mitchell said it's been very well received. "We started it last year and we just added to it this year," he said. "It was a big hit."
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NEW ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES OFFER VARIETY For adults in the area looking for something fun and educational to do, the Shelby County Community Education program may have just the thing. The program offers a wide variety of adult classes ranging from genealogy to jazz improvisation. And because classes are based on recent survey results, they're all subjects that local residents are interested in. "We did an adult survey, and we're putting classes out based on what the survey said. There are recreational things and educational things. We do computer classes and digital photography, but whatever people want, that's what we're going to do," said Enrichment Manager Janet Gulledge.
Some of the program's best classes have included ballroom dancing, organic gardening, an introduction to Disney, and a writing boot camp called "Average to Amazon" taught by author Bob Kuykendall. "He's a wonderful teacher," said Gulledge. "Everybody bounces their ideas off of him and shares their thoughts. It's a really fun class." For July, Gulledge recommends a class that should be fun for parents and kids to do together. "In July, Krissy McCoy is going to do a class for parents and children to learn to decorate cakes together. She's really wonderful with the children," said Gulledge. "It's just some-
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scaping class, things that people could get a job with or just want to know how to do." To find out what classes are available, residents can check out the program's new Facebook page, which includes details about current and upcoming classes. To find the page, just visit Facebook.com and search for "Shelby County Community Education." "If there's something they'd like us to add that's not on the list, then we'll try to find someone to do it," said Dummier. Most of the classes are held at the Instructional Services Center on Highway 31 in Alabaster. For more information, visit http://www.shelbyed.k12.a l.us/communityed.htm.
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COMEDY JULY 22- AUG. 31 South City Theatre presents “The Curious Savage” July 22-Aug 31. Directed by Lisa Weaver. Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of the efforts of her grown-up stepchildren to get their hands on it. These latter, knowing that the widow's wealth is now in negotiable securities, and seeing they cannot get hold of it, commit her to a "sanatorium" hoping to "bring her to her senses." But Mrs. Savage is determined to establish a fund to help others realize their hopes and dreams. In the sanatorium she meets various social misfits, men and women who just cannot adjust themselves to life, people who need the help Mrs. Savage can provide. In getting to know them, she realizes that she will find happiness with them and plans to
THE CURIOUS SAVAGE spend the rest of her life as one of them. But when the doctor tells her there is no reason why she should remain, she hesitates to go out into a hard world where people seem ready to do anything for money. Tickets are $15. Student, senior and groups of 10 or more are $12. South City Theatre is located at 109 Cloverdale Drive off Hwy 31 just past the Snow Down Shopping Center and across from the Saginaw Post Office. Call 621-2128. www.southcitytheatre.com
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SENIOR ACTIVITIES Fun Decorating Ideas -July 7 at 10am You're invited to join us for a workshop on quick, easy and economical "grocery store" decorating ideas using everyday items in creative ways to make your home fresh and welcoming. Cost is $1.00 to reserve your spot. Make your own ice cream sundae July 22 at 11:45am. Sponsored by Shelby Ridge Health and Rehab. Painting On Wooden Trays July 25, 26 and 27. Plan on attending all three days. You will enjoy getting to know others while painting a fun summer theme. Cost is $3.00 and includes all your supplies. Lunch and Floral Arranging July 28. We will eat lunch at Lucia's in Helena and enjoy a floral arranging class at Helen Florist. Outing supported by Alabaster Arts Council. Cost to reserve your spot is $15 (cash) plus money for lunch. Space is limited. Movie Madness- NEW- join us on the 4th Monday at 12noon each month for a movie and popcorn. Showing: Overboard. Zumba Gold- This explosive exercise program is designed so that everyone can do it. You will see a variety of styles: Meringue, Salsa, Cha
Cha, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Tango and Rock and Roll rhythms. Zumba Gold guarantees you will have fun while you are getting a great workout. Join us every Wednesday at 1pm. You won't want to miss all the activities at the senior center: Men's Social Group- 1st Monday of each month 9am Wii Bowling -Tuesdays 12pm Zumba Gold (exercise)Wednesdays 1pm Beginner/Inter Line dancing Thursdays 9:30am Beginner Line Dancing Thursday 10:30am Tempo exercise - Fridays 10am Bridge- Thursday 12-3pm Rook- Wednesdays 9:00am Mexican Train DominoesWednesdays 10am Timeless Treasures (singing) - Monday 10am Please contact the Senior Center if you are interested in being a volunteer driver or substitute driver for our Meals on Wheels program. This is a great program and only requires 1.5 hours of commitment/ week. If you would like more information concerning senior programs, please contact Alabaster Senior Center at 663-1307 or awalters@cityofalabaster.com
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Alabama Cooperative Extension System presents Home Food Preservation Basics July 26th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm Or July 26th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the Shelby County Extension Office in Columbiana FEE : $8.00 will have jar of peach jam to take home. Angela Treadaway, a Regional Extension Agent from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System who specializes in Food Safety and Preservation, will treach the safe way to pressure and waterbath can foods and we will actually can peach jam. If you are interested in learning, please pre-register with the Shelby County Extension Office at 205-6696763 or with Angela at 205-410-3696 30
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FOR THE RECORD Minutes of the Alabaster City Council Meeting Alabaster, Alabama April 21, 2011 A regular meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the Municipal Annex on Thursday, April 21, 2011, at 7:00 P.M., and there were present at said meeting Councilpersons: Present: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Absent: Bob Hicks. MEETING OPENING Council Member Moseley made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 7, 2011 meeting as read. Council Member Ryals seconded the motion. Voting - Ayes: Sophie Martin, Rick Walters, Tommy Ryals and Adam Moseley. Nays: None. Scott Brakefield and Jim McClain abstained due to their absence at the last meeting. Motion carried. Council Member Martin made a motion to approve the agenda for tonight's meeting as presented. Council Member Moseley seconded the motion. Voting - Ayes: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion carried. MAYORS COMMENTS Mayor Frings said the independent auditor's report for fiscal year 2010 has been received and they reported the best audit standard you can receive. Bound copies of the report were presented to each council member. Mayor Frings gave his six month financial review and stated the City is in good financial standing, especially in today's economy. Mayor Frings presented Council with twenty-one mid-year budget amendments to review and stated that all would be lateral moves of funds from other budget line items in each department and not new money added to the existing approved 2011 budget. These included money for the catastrophic loss insurance for the Promenade, funds for redistricting project and $32,000 for the school feasibility study. However, fuel expense line items may have to be adjusted before year end due to fuel prices. Mayor Frings also went over cash account balances from several funds. RESOLUTION NO. 042111-A 1. MID YEAR REVIEW/BUDGET AMENDMENTS. Council Member Walters introduced Resolution No. 042111-A accepting the 2011 Mid-Year Financial Report and budget amendments as presented previously by Mayor Frings. Council Member Walters made a motion to approve Resolution No. 042111-A accepting both reports which include twenty-one budget changes and two additions, the costs for the redistricting project and the loss prevention insurance. Council Member Moseley seconded said motion. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 042111 2. FISCAL YEAR 2010 AUDIT REPORT. Council Member Moseley introduced Resolution No. 042111 accepting the 2010 Financial Independent Audit Report prepared by Till, Hester, Eyer & Brown, PC as presented by Mayor Frings to the Council earlier in the meeting under his comments. Council Member Moseley made a motion to approve Resolution No. 042111 accepting said financial independent audit report. Council Member Ryals seconded said motion. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. 3. APPOINTMENT TO HOUSING ABATEMENT BOARD. Council Member Walters said he would like to appoint Mr. Al Hardee to the Alabaster Housing Abatement Board as his representative for Ward 4. Council Member Walters made a motion to appoint Mr. Al Hardee to the Housing Abatement Board with Council Member Martin seconding. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 042111-B 4. RESOLUTION REGARDING SCHOOL FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY. Council Member Brakefield introduced and read in full Resolution No. 042111-B authorizing the Mayor to enter into a service contract with Decision Resources, LLC to provide a study of the financial feasibility of a separate municipal school system for Alabaster. Council Member Brakefield made a motion to approve Resolution No. 042111-B allowing Mayor Frings to enter into said contract with Decision Resources, LLC. Council Member Ryals seconded said motion. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 042111-C 5. RESOLUTION REGARDING SERVICE CONTRACT ON REDISTRICT PROJECT. Council Member Walters introduced and read in full Resolution No. 042111-C authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Alabama State University for technical and professional advice on a proposed redistricting project. Due to the 2010 Census numbers, the city may have to look at changing their district lines to comply with the 5% deviation required in district size. Council Member Walters made a motion to approve Resolution No. 042111-C allowing Mayor Frings to enter into said service contract. Council Member Moseley seconded said motion. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 042111-D 6. RESOLUTION REGARDING CONTRACT WITH SHELBY COUNTY ON 2011 GRANT FUNDS. Council Member Brakefield introduced Resolution No. 042111-D authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Shelby County for a grant for 2011 Alabama Community College
Conference State Softball Tournament and City Fest 2011. Grant funds of $15,000 for the girls softball tournament and $2,000 to the Alabaster Arts Council for City Fest. Council Member Brakefield made a motion to approve Resolution No. 042111-D allowing Mayor Frings to enter into said contract with Council Member Walters seconding. Voting -Ayes: Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Sophie Martin and Adam Moseley abstained. Motion carried. 7. COUNCIL WORK SESSION. Council President McClain announced that a council work session will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 5:30 P.M. in the conference room at the Municipal Annex Building, 127 1st Street SW just prior to their regularly scheduled meeting. After brief council and audience comments, Council Member Moseley made a motion to adjourn with Council Member Brakefield seconding. All were in favor and said meeting was adjourned at 7:26 P.M. Minutes of the Alabaster City Council Special Called Meeting Alabaster, Alabama May 16, 2011 A special called meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the Municipal Annex on Monday, May 16, 2011, at 7:00 P.M., and there were present at said meeting Councilpersons: Present: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Absent: Bob Hicks. RESOLUTION NO. 051611 1. RESOLUTION REGARDING THE REINSTATEMENT OF COUNCIL SEAT - WARD 2. Council Member Moseley introduced and read aloud Resolution No. 051611 to reinstate Bob Hicks to the council seat for Ward 2 in accordance with Code of Alabama 11-40-25(d). Council Member Moseley made a motion to approve Resolution No. 051611 supporting, reaffirming and reinstating Councilman Bob Hicks in and to his office as Councilman for Ward 2, fully understanding the extenuating circumstances leading to his absence. Council Member Walters seconded said motion. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. Council Member Moseley made a motion to adjourn with Council Member Martin seconding. All were in favor and said meeting was adjourned at 6:03 P.M.
SENIOR PLAYGROUND (CON’T FROM PAGE 24) made significant strides in is senior services," said Dudchock. "We're able to do this because the people who came before us instilled in us a pride of trying to give something back." According to Nance, the new exercise area has already been put to good use. "The seniors have been
using it," said Nance. "Alicia's done a one-on-one class with them as far as how to get on and off the equipment, and then we have a class once a week that comes out here. And then the walkers from Buck Creek Trail, they also use it. It's not just seniors."
SPORTS CAREER DREAMS (CON’T FROM PAGE 22) compete in the postseason due to NCAA reclassification. Off the field, he was a member of the SCAC Conference Academic Honor Roll, volunteered his time with the American Baseball Foundation serving as a tutor, was a radio play by play analyst for UAB Baseball on the Blazer Sports Network, was the online play by play radio voice of BSC Panther Basketball and also served as a BSC Sports Information Department assistant, where he launched a video player that featured interviews with coaches and ath-
letes, while assisting with writing season recaps, previews and feature stories. In addition to his activities in the Birmingham area, Brooks also writes for the Auburn Eagle, an online message board and is a devoted fan of the Atlanta Braves. When asked what he would like to do with this varied experience, Brooks states that he is exploring a couple of opportunities with college athletic departments and would one day like to be an athletic director of a post secondary institution.
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Calendar of Events
July 4 City offices closed for holiday.
Aug. 4 City Council Meeting 7 pm Annex
David M. Frings, Mayor July 7 City Council Meeting 7 pm Annex frings@cityofalabaster.com 663-7059 July 11 Water Board 7 pm Annex Sophie Martin, Ward 1 Beautification Board 6 pm Senior Ctr. martin@cityofalabaster.com July 13 Municipal Court 9am Annex* 358-8742 Finance Committee 5:30 pm City Svcs. Bldg. Bob Hicks, Ward 2 hicks@cityofalabaster.com July 19 Driving School 7 pm Annex 663-1801 July 21 City Council Meeting 7 pm Annex Adam Moseley, Ward 3 Public Works Committee 5 pm Annex moseley@cityofalabaster.com Economic Development Committee 5:30 pm 663-1564 July 25 Board of Adjustments 6 pm Annex Rick Walters, Ward 4 walters@cityofalabaster.com 281-7394 July 26 Housing & Abatement Board 5:15 pm Annex Library Board Meeting 6 pm at Jim McClain, Ward 5 Albert L. Scott Library mcclain@cityofalabaster.com Planning & Zoning 7 pm Annex 663-1886 July 27 Municipal Court 9 am Annex* Scott Brakefield, Ward 6 Sewer Committee 6 pm City Hall brakefield@cityofalabaster.com 685-0302. July 29 Trial Date 9am Annex Tommy Ryals, Ward 7 ryals@cityofalabaster.com 664-1301 Municipal Annex located behind City Hall at 127 1st Street SW just across the RR track. Marsha Massey, City Clerk The City Services Building is located across mmassey@cityofalabaster.com from Thompson Intermediate School on 119. 664-6800
Non-emergency Police matters 663-7401 Animal Control 664-6761 Personnel Dept 664-6838 Code Enforcement 664-5907
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Aug. 8 Beautification Board 6 pm Former Senior Ctr.(Gardner House) Water Board 7 pm Annex Aug. 10 Municipal Court 9 am Annex Finance Committee 5:30 pm City Svcs. Bldg. Aug. 16 Driving School 7 pm Annex Aug. 18 City Council Meeting 7 pm Annex Public Works Committee 5 pm Annex Economic Development Committee 5:30 pm Aug. 24 Municipal Court 9 am Annex* Sewer Committee 6 pm City Hall Aug. 26 Municipal Court Trial Date 9 am Annex Aug. 22 Board of Adjustments 6 pm Annex Aug. 23 Planning & Zoning 7 pm Annex Housing & Abatement Board 5:15 pm Annex
Questions about a meeting? Call 664-6800 A full 2011 Calendar is available for reference at www.cityofalabaster.com
Revenue/Business License Dept 664-6844 Garbage/recycling bins 664-6800 Alabaster Parks & Recreation 664-6840 Alabaster Water Board 663-6155
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