August 2011 Newsletter by City of Alabaster

THS WARRIOR FOOTBALL TEAM READY FOR SEASON It may still feel like summer, but the fall football season is already right around the next corner. In August, the Thompson High School Warriors will kick off the 2011 football campaign with a home jamboree against Wetumpka on Thursday, Aug. 18, before beginning the regular season on the road against Stanhope Elmore on Friday, Aug. 26. This year, the Warriors will be under the leadership of brand new Head Coach Caleb Ross. Ross arrived at Thompson earlier this year after serving as the offensive coordinator at Prattville High School. A 2002 graduate of Samford University, Ross brings an impressive coaching resume to the job. During the five seasons he was at Prattville the team won three straight state championships (2006-2008), which has Warrior fans excited about the potential he brings to the Thompson program. “If the future’s as bright as it looks like it could be with him taking the helm, I feel like we’re going to be a great team,” said Mike Franklin, the president of the Thompson Quarterback Club. At Warrior Pride Day on May 6, held at Larry

Simmons Stadium, Ross expressed his own excitement about the opportunity to coach here in Alabaster. “It’s places like Alabaster and communities like this that make high school football great in this state,” said Ross. “This is a great place to be.” In preparing for the new season, the Warriors have been working hard over the summer, including summer workouts and 7-on-7 camps THS Football Coach Caleb Ross is getting the team ready for the new season which kicks off August 18. at Prattville High School and Birmingham Southern “Every coach wants to win every College. game and obviously we’re going to “We’ve been working shoot for that, but the main thing is out four days a week, basi- we want to be competitive and we Official cally six o’clock in the Publication of the want to run a first-class program,” City of Alabaster morning till nine o’clock,” said Ross. “I want our kids to learn 201 First Street N. said Ross. “We went down how to compete. It’s going to take Alabaster, AL 35007 some time to get it where we Published want it, but we definitely want Monthly to see the program progressing the right way.” Editorial Board Warrior fans can get their The Public Relations first look at the team at this year’s Warrior Day. For details, Committee of the Alabaster City visit the Thompson Quarterback Council Club website, the Warrior Zone, Committee Chair to Prattville and participat- at thewarriorzone.net. Councilwoman ed in a 7-on-7 with about Sophie Martin seven other schools, and Councilman that went pretty well. We’re Rick Walters just working and trying to Councilman improve every day, getting Bob Hicks more flexible, stronger, betEditor ter prepared for football seaTed Vodde son.” Contributors Ross acknowledged that John Brackin the program has been Glenda Jones down, but he said he plans Eric Starling to get it headed back in the Danny Doyle Dawn South right direction. Coach Ross came from Prattville

2011 Thompson High School Football Aug. 18 Wetumpka (Jamboree) Sept. 30 @ Oak Mountain Aug. 26 @ Stanhope Elmore Oct. 7 Pelham Sept. 2 @ Homewood Oct. 14 Mountain Brook Sept. 9 Vestavia Hills Oct. 21 @ Spain Park Sept. 16 @ Hoover Oct. 28 John Carroll Sept. 23 @ Carver-Birmingham All games scheduled for 7 p.m. 2

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BACK TO SCHOOL REGISTRATION INFORMATION The kids may not want to hear it, but it’s time to start thinking about heading back to school. This year, the school year will begin on Thursday, Aug. 11, so parents should take the necessary steps to make sure that their children are properly registered at the appropriate school. According to the Shelby County School System website, students may only attend school in the zone in which they reside. To determine the appropriate school for your child, a school zone map is available on the Shelby County Schools website. Students new to the Shelby County School System will need to present a certified birth certificate and verification of guardianship (if different from birth certifi-

cate), plus an immunization certificate and verification of residence. Proofs of residence may include utility bills, a home or apartment lease, property tax records, income tax records, bank records, or a notarized certificate of residence. Students transferring from outside the Shelby County School System may provide a copy of their student records in order to accurately place them in the appropriate classes and grade level. They must also be in good standing at their previous school. School registration forms are available online at www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/en rollment/reg.htm. To utilize

names A-L) and July 28 (last names M-Z), from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. “Meet the Teacher” is scheduled for Aug. 8. Last names beginning with A-L are from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Last names beginning with M-Z are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New students can contact the registrar at 682-5730 with questions.

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C I T Y L E A D E R S. . . David Frings

Jim McClain

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Council President Ward 5

frings@cityofalabaster.com It seems like the summer break has just started and hard to believe that it will end in just a few short weeks with the beginning of the school year. As vacations and days at the park and pool end, they are replaced with shopping for school supplies, clothes, calculators, computers…you name it they need it. I hope that the tax-free holiday weekend will help everyone make their budget ends meet, I know just how much that back to school shopping can wreck the best of budgets. I hope that you will do all of your shopping in Alabaster. Even though we will not be collecting sales tax revenue that weekend on most items, it helps our retail family meet their goals and bottom line. With school comes homework, clubs, and yes football! As you know, we have a new football coach, Caleb Ross, at Thompson High School. I am asking all of you to come out and support the Warriors, Caleb, and his staff as they take the field this year. Coach Ross and his wife call Alabaster home now, and we need to show them that they are part of our family and can count on all of us for support. I imagine that being a new coach and trying to build a great team is a little like a mayor or city council member taking the reins of a struggling city like we did eleven years ago. We have come a long way through hard work, innovation, teamwork, and most of all the support of the community. Coach Ross building this team is little different. He will have an easier time if all of us stand with him, through the good and the bad. We can show our support by providing just the right words of encouragement that are needed during his times of need. With our support, Caleb can give our players the knowledge and support that they need to not only win on the field but more importantly in life. So get off the couch even if you do not have a player and do not even know anyone on the team or at Thompson High School and attend the games. Who knows, you just may make some new friends for life while rooting for the Warriors. GO WARRIORS! I want to thank Kingwood Church for stepping up again this year with the Celebrate America July 4th celebration! Another job well done, thank you! It was a little hot but there was once again a good time for all. Celebrations like this give us all moments to reflect that no matter how much trouble and disagreements we may have in the United States of America, we are all very blessed each day and live in the best country in the world. These celebrations also bring to mind that we should give thanks to God for the blessing bestowed upon the United States and thank those in the military that have sacrificed in the past and present. I hope that the back-to school season goes well for all!

mcclain@cityofalabaster.com I hope you got a chance to celebrate America at Veterans Park on July 2nd. It was a great time for families and fireworks. Kingwood Church does a tremendous job of organizing this event and bringing fireworks back to the city for a good, old-fashioned family night out. The heat of August means that football players around the country are sweating it out getting ready for the season, and our Thompson Warriors are no exception. Welcome to Coach Caleb Ross, and we want to wish the THS Warriors good luck in the upcoming season. Red Alert! Football means youth football and our youth football league is growing. This offers little boys the opportunity to play football and little girls the chance to be a cheerleader. It’s a lot of fun for them and for all the families involved. August also means back to school, and we welcome our students throughout the city back. I also want to remind everyone of the sales tax free weekend August 5-7 here in the city. Please visit our city stores for your needs as we always want to help our business community, and there are some great deals to be had to get your kids ready for school. Be sure to stop by Target’s National Night Out on August 2nd. It’s a chance for families to take back the night and enjoy our community and the men and women who keep it safe both day and night for everyone. Congratulations to the new Plaswall Plant in the city. They are creating building products that are attracting national attention with their innovation in creating lightweight yet strong building materials. It’s an interesting story you’ll find in this issue. The Alabaster Senior Center unveiled a new photo mural depicting the old mill which used to be located at the site. It’s an interesting view into the history of the city. Don’t forget the Senior activities on page 30; there’s a lot happening that will keep seniors entertained and engaged, plus there are physical activities as well which are critical as we age. Next month we’ll be talking about cooler weather and the leaves changing. One thing for sure - time flies when you’re having fun! Be sure to have your share!

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C I T Y L E A D E R S. . . Sophie Martin Ward 1 martin@cityofalabaster.com Progress continues in Ward 1. The work on Alabaster Blvd. and across Weatherly Club Drive is being conducted by Alagasco. They are working to improve and expand service to both residential and commercial areas. The Abatement Board recently voted and recommended the demolition of abandoned structures in Alabaster. Several of those structures are in Ward 1. The completion of these demolition projects will improve the safety of our community and our City. I will keep you updated on this important issue. The Weatherly tornado relief drive was a major success. Thank you to all of the generous residents who contributed to this effort. Four truckloads of toiletries and supplies were donated and distributed to those affected by the recent tornadoes. It is a blessing to be part of such a generous community who want help our neighbors in need. “Mom’s First” is a new community women’s ministry that is launching in August right here in Alabaster. It is for mothers of all ages and monthly meetings will be held at First United Methodist Church’s Restore (formerly Winn Dixie). This ministry will touch on many different areas of motherhood and brings the opportunity to hear some very dynamic speakers. Please contact me for more information.

Bob Hicks Ward 2

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A belated tip of the cap to the TMS Soccer Team, under the expert guidance of Coach Michael Wilbanks, for finishing the year undefeated. Soccer is a tough sport and the competition grows stiffer every year as the most popular sport in the world takes a larger foothold in the Shelby County area. Having a perfect season takes a lot of hard work, a little luck and determined dedication. Congratulations from the father of a college soccer player who understands how much effort you put forth. Go Warriors!! Despite the economic challenges facing us, there have been several new businesses emerging in the last few months here in Alabaster, a testimony to people’s opinions that our city is a good place to do business. New restaurants, shops and general stores all have shown faith in our ability to recover from the recession and provide a stable base of customers. Please, please remember to shop Alabaster first as the sphere of available goods and services within our city limits expands. Remember the tax-free weekend coming up shortly to allow savings as you prepare for (dare I say it?) back to school. Gas is not free, so the closer you buy to your home, the better off we all are. Finally, I have many memories of taking my sons when they were much younger to the police and fire stations to meet the public safety officers we are blessed to have working here. Please don't hesitate to make your children familiar with and comfortable around these superb guardians of our homes and families. You never can tell when your child may need the help of one of them, and I am sure you would not want them to apprehensive about approaching them. Call and set a time to go by for a visit, or just ask the next one you meet to spend a second with you and your family. You will be surprised at their definition of "serve and protect." Grace and peace, Bob

Adam Moseley Ward 3

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It is hard to believe that summer is almost over. Please remember to watch out for buses and children in the coming weeks as school begins and please slow down in our neighborhoods. In the next few months you will see notice of several meetings to discuss a potential City School system. In the interim, feel free to contact either your city representative, myself, Mr. Brakefield or Mrs. Martin who also serve on the Education Committee for the City Council. We will be happy to explain the information we have at hand as we await the full comprehensive study that is expected shortly. Feel free to contact us with any specific questions. Lastly, please remember the tax free holiday this month and please patronize our Alabaster businesses! Adam moseley@cityofalabaster.com adammoseley@bellsouth.net 6

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C I T Y L E A D E R S. . . Rick Walters Ward 4

walters@cityofalabaster.com

Good News! We are finally having some success collecting bond money forfeited from developers who have abandoned their developments. We have been waiting to do begin several paving projects, many of them in our Ward, to be able to budget repairs effectively. Some of the funds we receive will pay for the repairs the bonds were held for but most of them will not. The revenue collected from gas taxes doesn’t keeping up with all the road projects we have so we have to prioritize all projects. More Good News! The Housing Abatement Board has completed the necessary documents in order to have 9 unsafe houses in our city declared public nuisances. It is the first step of the process to make the property owners repair or raze their properties. Please join me in thanking those volunteers on the Board for their time and efforts. Great News! For most parents who have school age children there is the Sales Tax Holiday August 5th through Sunday August 7th. For more information you can go to www.ADOR.state.al.us to see a list of qualifying purchases. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you – Keep in Touch!

Scott Brakefield Ward 6

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There’s a lot happening in the Parks and Recreation Department. We are looking forward to another great season of youth Football and Cheer. We are up in numbers from last year football players at 251 and cheer is also up Team practices for Football will begin on August 1. The regular season will kick off the week of August 29. The cheerleaders will be attending a week long Cheer Camp at Thompson High School with the THS cheerleaders leading the way. The Camp will begin on August 1, and conclude on August 5 with a “show off” night where they will perform their new dances and cheers. Everyone is invited to attend their performance on August 5th from 6-8pm at the THS gym. Registration for Start Smart Soccer will be August 8-19. It is for 3 & 4 year olds as of August 1, 2011. The registration fee is $85.00 which includes two soccer balls, shin guards, cones, t-shirt, and a participation award. A parent meeting will be held the evening of August 30 at the Sr. Center. The program is six weeks long and will begin on September 6 at 6:00. Sessions will be held on Tuesday’s ending with a scrimmage and party on Saturday October 15. The class is limited to 20 participants.

Tommy Ryals Ward 7

ryals@cityofalabaster.com

If you watch the news at all I’m sure you’ve seen how depressed the home market is right now. If you sell real estate or happen to be a developer, I don’t have to tell you anything; it’s tough. To translate that to the local market, in 2010, Alabaster had only 29 new home building permits applied for. In 2009, we had 48. Compare that with 312 only five years ago and 354 just seven years ago. A lot of people are re-modeling so our building inspectors are staying busy but it’s amazing to me to watch this evolve. In Alabaster, our goal over the last 10 or so years has been to control the growth rate as well as control the quality of what’s built. Well, over the last 3 years, the economy has controlled growth a little beyond what we had in mind. We need to grow to continue to attract businesses but not at a rate which over-taxes our ability to provide services as we did in the 1990’s when we were building around 700 houses a year. So far in 2011, we’ve taken applications for 14 new home permits, still not good. But the good news is that 8 of those were just last month alone. If that holds up for the summer, maybe things are on the way back. Maybe.

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I N T H E S P O T L I G H T. . . DEBBIE STEWART

When Detective Tommy Stewart transferred from a police department in Mobile to the one here in Alabaster, it ultimately turned out to be a package deal for the City of Alabaster. A few months after relocating, Tommy’s wife, Debbie, also landed a job at City Hall managing accounts payable duties for the City. She recently completed her fourth year as a staff member in City Clerk Marsha Massey’s office. Each month, Debbie processes for payment hundreds of bills that are generated by all departments of the City. It’s almost enough to make an everyday, household bill payer’s head spin. “On a day-to-day basis, some days can be tough and at times you can have some exceptionally good days. It’s like any other job in that respect,” Debbie said. “I enjoy working here and I like my job. I also work with some really good people. That makes a big difference when you work with people

you get along with and really like. “I’ve also enjoyed meeting a lot of the citizens here in town. We have some good people in Alabaster, and I enjoy helping them in any way I can.” Debbie was born and raised in Mobile and has several family members still living in that area. After finishing high school at B.C. Rain, she took courses at Bishop State Community College before embarking on her work career. Along the way, she earned a significant amount of on-the-job experience in both bookkeeping and accounting. With such strong ties to Mobile, making the move to Alabaster represented a bold decision for the Stewart family. Debbie is glad the move was made. “We love it here,” she said. “The people are totally different from people in Mobile, and I mean that in a good way. We were both raised in Mobile so moving

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NEW SENIOR CENTER PHOTOS CELEBRATE HISTORY This past May, the Alabaster Senior Center installed a collection of old photographs that will serve as a reminder of the thriving mill community that once stood on the site. The pictures are located just inside the Senior Center entrance, and they feature black and white images of the old Buck Creek cotton mill and historic Siluria. Some of the photos depict the Siluria Community House, which was a handsome two-story building that included a movie theater on the top floor. The building was unfortunately lost to fire in 1933. Other pictures include the old operative cottages, the treasurer's house, and even a pleasant "park scene" along Buck Creek that's reminiscent of today's Buck Creek Trail. The pictures also show some of the former mill employees, including a superintendent and several "overseers."

For some people, the pictures will bring back memories. For others, they'll serve as an education of what Alabaster used to be like. "I think folks have enjoyed looking at them," said Alicia Walters, the senior activities manager with the Parks and Recreation Department. "I think they bring back memories of how things were, and then also they show the progress that we've seen in Alabaster. But people have really enjoyed looking at the wall, and for folks who are new to the area, it helps them appreciate the history of Alabaster." Walters said that the plans for the wall were included in the initial building of the new Senior Center. "We wanted to have a wall that was in memory of the old mill site and old Siluria," said Walters. "It was in the original plans to have a memory wall, kind

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FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING We are looking forward to another great season of youth Football and Cheer. We are up in numbers from last year with 251 football players. Cheer numbers are also up. Team practices for Football will begin on August 1. The regular season will kick off the week of August 29. The cheerleaders will be attending a week long Cheer Camp at Thompson High School with the THS cheerleaders leading the way. The Camp will begin on August 1, and conclude on August 5 with a “show off” night where they will perform their new dances and cheers. Everyone is invited to attend their performance on August 5th from 6-8 pm at the THS gym.

FACILITIES FOR RENT The Gardner House, formerly the Senior Center, and the current Senior Center are now available to rent for parties, showers, etc. To rent the Gardner House, please call 664-6840. The new Alabaster Senior Center is also available for rent. It is geared more to big events like weddings and receptions. For more information, please call 663-1307 The Buck Creek Pavilion located behind the Alabaster Senior Center is available for rent. Rental fee is $40. For more information about renting the pavilion please call 664-6840.

YOUTH FOOTBALL WINS Football in the state of Alabama is certainly popular, and in Alabaster, that even includes the city’s youngest athletes. This year, the Alabaster Parks and Recreation Department Thompson Youth Football program has seen its enrollment grow to one of the largest in recent years. “We’re looking at approximately 250 kids out for football,” said Athletic Manager Tim Hamm. “For cheer, we’re looking at probably close to 175 cheerleaders, so that’s around 400 kids total. This is our biggest enrollment in the past three years.” This year, there are nine youth football teams, each of which has a cheer squad attached to it. The teams are organized according to weight, with the largest being the 130-pound weight division. The teams compete in the Jefferson-Shelby Youth 18

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START SMART SOCCER Registration for Start Smart Soccer will be August 8-19. It is for 3 & 4 year olds as of August 1, 2011. The registration fee is $85.00 which includes two soccer balls, shin guards, cones, t-shirt, and a participation award. A parent meeting will be held the evening of August 30 at the Sr. Center. The program is six weeks long and will begin on September 6 at 6:00. Sessions will be held on Tuesday’s ending with a scrimmage and party on Saturday October 15. The class is limited to 20 participates.

FALL FESTIVAL FALL FESTIVAL (Formally Fall Walk) Mark your calendars for October 29 for our 3rd Annual Fall Festival on Buck Creek Trail. We expanded the event last year by adding arts and crafts vendors and we hope to double the amount of vendors this year. The Trick or Treat Trail will be back in full swing along with plenty of food, music, inflatables and hay rides. We are excepting vendor applications at this time. For more information call 664-6840 or visit www.cityofalabaster.com

YOUTH SOCCER Fall Soccer practices will begin around August 8 with games starting the second weekend in September. The Youth Soccer Camp hosted by the University of Montevallo at Municipal Park went well with over 50 participates back in July. A special thanks goes out to Miss Youngblood at TMS for allowing us to use the Cafeteria and Gym during that week of camp.

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BACK TO SCHOOL REGISTRATION INFO (CON’T FROM PAGE 2) able Monday through Friday at Meadow View Elementary from June 14 to Aug. 11, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Student orientation is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 8 at the following times: 8 a.m. (first grade), 9 a.m. (second grade), 10 a.m. (third grade), and 11 a.m. (kindergarten). For Parent Night dates, visit the Meadow View Elementary School website.

Thompson Intermediate Phone: 682-5720 For students who missed summer registration, registration will be available during “Meet the Teacher” according to the following schedule: Aug. 8 (fifth grade) and Aug. 9 (fourth grade), from 4 to 6 p.m.

Parents should report to the front office prior to visiting the classroom.

Thompson Sixth-Grade Center Phone: 682-5790 Registration will be held throughout the summer from July 7 through Aug. 4, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. New students can pick up an enrollment package at the Thompson Sixth-Grade office. Call 682-5790 to set up an appointment.

Thompson Middle School Phone: 682-5710 Thompson Middle School’s make-up registration will

take place Monday, July 25 (eighth grade) and Tuesday, July 26 (seventh grade), from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration packets can be picked up at the office or online.

Thompson High School Phone: 682-5700 Summer schedule pick-up will be on Monday, Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for seniors and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for juniors. Sophomore

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TARGET NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AUGUST 2 Target of Alabaster will be hosting its annual “National Night Out” event on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The annual event is a familyfriendly affair that’s designed to bring Alabaster residents together with members of the lawenforcement community. It will be held in the Target parking lot and is free and open to the public. National Night Out was originally created 28 years ago to help bring communities together in a fun and safe environment. Each event is held in conjunction with local law-enforcement agencies to promote the connections between lawenforcement officials and the people they protect. Attendees will be able to

learn firsthand what different law-enforcement agencies do, as well as see the kinds of equipment they use, such as weapons and vehicles. According to Target Spokeswoman Renee Crook, the Alabaster Target has held a National Night Out event each year that it’s been open. Last year’s event was the best yet, with over 1,000 people in attendance. Two years ago, there were 800 people who came out for the event. “It’ll be the same as last year. We’ll have giveaways. There will be several federal, local and state agencies there,” she said. Guests can expect to meet representatives from the Alabaster Police Department, Alabaster Fire

and Rescue Service, plus a host of other law enforcement agencies. Last year’s participants also included the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, and the U.S. Marshals Service. “National Night Out is a time when families come together to take back their streets by hosting events such as the one we are planning,” said Crook. “This event allows people in our community to build strong relationships with local law enforcement and other agencies.” In addition to the lawenforcement outfits, there will be inflatables, plenty of food and fun for everyone. Kona Ice is scheduled to be there, and the Shelby Stompers Dance Club will be providing entertainment.

There will also be facepainting, and parents can have their children fingerprinted by law-enforcement officials for security with McGruff Safe Kids (free picture ID kits/finger printing on site). Crook said there should be around 20 different agencies participating including Shred It. “I think everybody’s coming who came last year,” she said. Above all, National Night Out is just a fun night out for the community. So bring your kids out to Target and introduce them to the local men and women who help keep our city safe.

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TMS RAISES FUNDS FOR TORNADO VICTIMS When the students at Thompson Middle School heard about the devastating amount of damage that was inflicted by the tornados that passed through the state on April 27, they knew they wanted to do something to help. “Right after the tornados had struck, the kids came back to school that next day and they wanted to do something,” said Assistant Principal Katie Zielinski. Student leaders with the SGA and the National Junior Honor Society at TMS decided to organize a “Hat Day,” which gave students an opportunity to wear a hat to school in exchange for making a donation to help with tornado relief. “Typically they can’t wear hats, so it gave them something fun to do with it,” said Zielinski. “Some people were very creative

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SOUTH CITY THEATRE CHANGES VENUES After staging productions in a building in Cloverdale Commercial Park for six years, South City Theatre has decided it’s time for a change. Confronted with the reality of a difficult economy, the local theatre company has chosen to pursue a new financial strategy that doesn’t require the burden of maintaining a permanent theater. “We’re basically going to change modes and start touring,” said Alan Gardner, founder and artistic director of South City Theatre. “With the next show, ‘The Curious Savage,’ we’re going to perform three days in Vestavia and then we’re going to perform two days in Alabaster at the Camp Branch Civic Center.” According to Gardner, the

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group may find a more permanent home in the future, but for the 2012 season, it plans to hold productions at the civic center as well as the Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church. The Camp Branch-Saginaw Civic Center is located south of the Colonial Promenade Shopping Center at the intersection of Highways 31 and 26. “People who are interested in seeing our productions can come to the civic center. All of the dates are on the website. We’re just changing our model to be more of a touring company as we transition into the next phase of South City,” said Gardner. “We’re going to continue to do theatre. We’re going to continue to

tell stories. We’re storytellers.” South City Theatre has been producing quality theatre in Alabaster for over ten years. This past year, the group’s production of “Driving Miss Daisy” won the Alabama Conference of Theatre Community Theatre Festival and represented Alabama at the regional competition in Atlanta. To view the rest of the 2012 lineup, visit southcitytheatre.com. For updates and news, supporters can also follow South City Theatre on Twitter (@SouthCityTheatr).

DRAMA IN OCTOBER South City Theatre presents “Dial M for Murder” directed by George Scott. Tony married for money. Now he’ll kill for it. And you’ll be on the edge of your seat every thrilling moment of this quintessential murder mystery. It’s a dark, dangerous, delightful whodunit of forbidden love, delightful suspense, blackmailers, and backstabbers— figuratively and literally. Performances are October 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th at the Camp Branch Civic Center in Alabaster (8pm) October 21st and 22nd at the Homewood Library (8pm Dinner Theatre!) Possible additional perform-

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SENIOR ACTIVITIES Summer Senior DanceFriday, August 5 from 7 pm9 pm at the Senior Center. Pre-purchased tickets cost $4/person. Tickets at the door are $5/person. Entertainment by Wayne Alexander and light refreshments will be served. Stop by the center to purchase a ticket. Anniston Museum of Natural History – Tuesday, August 23. We will take a tour of the museum and then enjoy lunch. Bring $4 for the tour and $10-$12 for lunch. Space is limited. Cost is $1.00 to reserve your spot.

Workshop will focus on fundamentals of composition, color basics and mixing. Cost is $15/person(supplies will be provided) or $12/person (student provides their own supplies) Canvases will be purchased for all students. Painting Pals- Open painting on Tuesday July 5, 12, 19 from 9 am-12 pm. Bring your own canvas and paints and join new friends in painting and sharing ideas. There will be no instructor- come and go as you please.

Join us on August 25 at 11:45 am for Lemonade and Fabulous Desserts. Sponsored by Flowers by Blake and Delicious Bakery.

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:

One Day Acrylic Painting Workshop- Monday, August 22- 9:30 am-1 pm. Beginners and experienced painters welcome.

Men’s Social Group- 1st Monday of each month 9 am Wii Bowling –Tuesdays 12pm Zumba Gold (exercise)Wednesdays 1pm

Free Vision ScreeningTuesday, August 30 from 9 am-11 am. Call to reserve your spot. Movie Madness- NEW- join us on the 4th Monday at 12 noon each month for a movie and popcorn.

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FOR THE RECORD Minutes of the Alabaster City Council Meeting AlabaMinutes of the Alabaster City Council Meeting Alabaster, Alabama May 19, 2011 A regular meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the Municipal Annex on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 7:00 P.M., and there were present at said meeting Councilpersons: Present: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield and Adam Moseley. Absent: Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. MEETING OPENING Council Member Brakefield made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2011 meeting as read. Council Member Walters seconded the motion. Voting - Ayes: Sophie Martin, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield and Adam Moseley. Nays: None. Bob Hicks abstained. Motion carried. There were no minutes to approve from May 5 due to no quorum present to conduct the meeting.Council Member Walters made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 16, 2011 special called council meeting as read. Council Member Brakefield seconded the motion. Voting Ayes: Sophie Martin, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield and Adam Moseley. Nays: None. Motion carried. Council Member Hicks made a motion to approve the agenda for tonight's meeting as presented. Council Member Walters seconded the motion. Voting - Ayes: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion carried. MAYORS COMMENTS Mayor Frings recognized Kyle Hicks and Lynn Hicks in the audience and said it is good to have them back after Kyle's prolonged hospitalization due to an automobile accident. Mayor Frings appointed the following residents as members of the Alabaster Beautification Board to fill unexpired terms ending 10/1/2013 - Tess Street, Charlie Snow, Sonda Fisher, Victoria Fisher, Dana Mayo, Angela Edwards, Latricia Alexander, Randi Dicus, Bettie Stinson, Jennifer Fischer, Larry Stewart, and Joe Adams. Mayor Frings proclaimed May 14, 2011 as "Joy's Dance Company Day" in Alabaster to congratulate them on their 25 year anniversary and urge all citizens to recognize the efforts of and accomplishments of Joy Andrews and Joy's Dance Company. ORDINANCE NO. 11-Z02 1. A PUBLIC HEARING ON A RE-ZONING REQUEST OF 4.10 +/- ACRES FROM B-3 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO B-4 (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) FOR EASTERN DIXIE INVESTMENTS AT 308 2ND PLACE SW. Council Member Walters introduced Ordinance No. 11-Z02 regarding a re-zoning request of 4.10 +/- acres from B-3 to B-4 (General Business District) for Eastern Dixie Investments at 308 2nd Place SW. Council President Pro-Tem Moseley opened the public hearing up to the floor for those wishing to speak either for or against said re-zoning. Mr. Pharo, 909 Rocky Ridge Road, owner, spoke in favor of said re-zoning. No one spoke against said re-zoning. Council Member Walters made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 11-Z02 and Council Member Martin seconded. Voting - Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield and Adam Moseley. Nays: None. Motion carried. 2. APPLICATION FOR A 050 RETAIL BEER (OFF PREMISES ONLY) AND A 070 RETAIL TABLE WINE (OFF PREMISES ONLY) LICENSE FOR DOLLAR GENERAL STORE 9539, 2260 KENT DAIRY ROAD. Council Member Martin made a motion to approve a 050 Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and a 070 Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) license application for Dollar General Store #9539, 2260 Kent Dairy Road. Council Member Hicks seconded said motion. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield and Adam Moseley. Nays: None. Motion carried. 3. APPLICATION FOR A 050 RETAIL BEER (OFF PREMISES ONLY) AND A 070 RETAIL TABLE WINE (OFF PREMISES ONLY) LICENSE FOR DOLLAR GENERAL STORE 1607, 515 FIRST STREET SW. Council Member Martin made a motion to approve a 050 Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and a 070 Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) license application for Dollar General Store #1607, 515 First Street SW. Council Member Brakefield seconded said motion. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield and Adam Moseley. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 051911 4. RESOLUTION REGARDING WAIVING BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR ONE DAY EVENT OF CITY FEST 2011. Council Member Hicks introduced and read in full Resolution No. 051911 authorizing the waiving of business license fees for the one day event of City Fest 2011. Council Member Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. 051911 approving to waive all business license fees for the one day event of City Fest 2011. Council Member Walters seconded said motion. Voting -Ayes: Bob Hicks, Rick Walters and Scott Brakefield. Nays: None. Sophie Martin and Adam Moseley abstained. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 051911-A 5. RESOLUTION REGARDING WAIVING BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR ONE DAY EVENT OF PAT WACHTER BOWL, MAY 7, 2011 AT THE SKATE PARK. Council Member Hicks introduced and read in full Resolution No. 051911-A authorizing the waiving of business license fees for the one day event of the Pat Wachter Bowl, May 7, 2011 at the Skate Park. Council Member Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. 051911-A approving to waive all business license fees for the one day event of the Pat Wachter Bowl, May 7, 2011 at the Skate Park. Council Member Brakefield seconded said motion. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Rick

Walters, Scott Brakefield and Adam Moseley. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 051911-B 6. RESOLUTION REGARDING SALES TAX HOLIDAY FOR FY 2011. Council Member Brakefield introduced Resolution No. 051911-B allowing the exemption of certain "covered items" from municipal sales tax during the first full weekend of August, 2011, as authorized by Act 2006-574, generally referred to as the State Sales Tax Holiday Legislation. Council Member Brakefield made a motion to approve Resolution No. 051911-B allowing for said tax exemption in recognition of the Sales Tax Holiday. Council Member Martin seconded said motion. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield and Adam Moseley. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 051911-C 7. RESOLUTION REGARDING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SHELBY COUNTY ON USE OF EQUIPMENT FOR CITY FEST EVENT. Council Member Hicks introduced Resolution No. 051911-C authorizing the Mayor to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Shelby County for the use of one front end loader for June 2 through June 6 to be used during the City Fest activities. Council Member Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. 051911-C allowing Mayor Frings to enter into said contract with Council Member Walters seconding. Voting -Ayes: Bob Hicks, Rick Walters and Scott Brakefield. Nays: None. Sophie Martin and Adam Moseley abstained. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 051911-D 8. MAINTENANCE BOND RELEASE REQUEST FROM GREENBRIAR LTD/FARRIS MANAGEMENT CO. AS RECOMMENDED BY P & Z COMMISSION. Council Member Walters introduced Resolution No. 051911-D accepting roads and releasing a warranty bond for Sterling Gate, Sector 2, Phase 2, Sector 4 & 5 and Cedar Grove at Sterling Gate, Sector 2 Phase 12A, 12B and 13 - specific streets including linear feet within the designated Sector and/or Phase are listed on said Resolution. Council Member Walters made a motion to approve Resolution No. 051911-D allowing for acceptance of said streets and release of the warranty bond. Council Member Hicks seconded. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield and Adam Moseley. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 051911-E 9. RESOLUTION REGARDING INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A NEW TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF U S HIGHWAY 31 AND COUNTY ROAD 26. Council Member Brakefield introduced Resolution No. 051911-E authorizing the Mayor to execute all documentation necessary for the installation, operation and maintenance of a new traffic control signal at the intersection of U S Highway 31 and County Road 26. Council Member Brakefield made a motion to approve Resolution No. 051911-E allowing Mayor Frings to enter into said contract with Council Member Martin seconding. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield and Adam Moseley. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 051911-F 10. RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT THE MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION (MWPP) PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT. Council Member Martin introduced Resolution No. 051911-F reviewing the MWPP Annual Report which is attached to this Resolution and allowing submittal of said report. Council Member Martin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 051911-F allowing Kenny Hill to submit said MWPP Annual Report with Council Member Brakefield seconding. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield and Adam Moseley. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 051911-G 11. RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE POURING RIGHTS CONTRACT FOR PARKS AND RECREATION. Council Member Brakefield introduced Resolution No. 051911-G authorizing the Mayor to enter into a modification, renewal and restated agreement for pouring rights for Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company and a budget amendment due to change in revenue reimbursement received and public events line item expense change for Parks and Recreation within the 2011 Budget. Council Member Brakefield made a motion to approve Resolution No. 051911-G allowing Mayor Frings to enter into said contract and allowing budget amendments to the 2011 Budget. Council Member Hicks seconded. Voting -Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield and Adam Moseley. Nays: None. Motion carried.

YOUTH FOOTBALL (CON’T FROM PAGE 18) squads are coached by volunteers, most of which are parents. In order to keep the kids safe, the coaches attend meetings to learn about potential safety issues related to football. “They go through some meetings as far as heatrelated illness and head injury. They go through certification meetings on that, so they’re well-informed,”

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said Hamm. “And usually we have seven or eight firemen that are included in coaching staffs around the league, so we’ve always got medics around.” The youth teams will also be participating in Warrior Day this year. For more information about the Jefferson-Shelby Youth Football League, visit www.jsyfl.net. August, 2011

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Calendar of Events

Aug. 8 City Council Meeting 7 pm Annex Beautification Board 6 pm Former Senior Ctr.(Gardner House) Water Board 7 pm Annex

Sept. 5 City offices closed for holiday.

David M. Frings, Mayor frings@cityofalabaster.com 663-7059 Sophie Martin, Ward 1 Aug. 10 Municipal Court 9 am Annex martin@cityofalabaster.com Finance Committee 5:30 pm 358-8742 City Svcs. Bldg. Bob Hicks, Ward 2 hicks@cityofalabaster.com Aug. 16 Driving School 7 pm Annex 663-1801 Aug. 18 Public Works Committee 5 pm Annex Adam Moseley, Ward 3 Economic Development Committee 5:30 pm moseley@cityofalabaster.com Aug. 22 City Council Meeting 7 pm Annex 663-1564 Rick Walters, Ward 4 Aug. 24 Municipal Court 9 am Annex* walters@cityofalabaster.com Sewer Committee 6 pm City Hall 281-7394 Aug. 26 Municipal Court Trial Date 9 am Annex Jim McClain, Ward 5 mcclain@cityofalabaster.com Aug. 22 Board of Adjustments 6 pm Annex 663-1886 Aug. 23 Planning & Zoning 7 pm Annex Scott Brakefield, Ward 6 Housing & Abatement Board 5:15 pm brakefield@cityofalabaster.com Annex 685-0302. Tommy Ryals, Ward 7 ryals@cityofalabaster.com 664-1301 Questions about a meeting? Call 664-6800 Marsha Massey, City Clerk A full 2011 Calendar is available for mmassey@cityofalabaster.com reference at www.cityofalabaster.com 664-6800

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Sept. 6 City Council Meeting 7 pm Annex Sept. 12 Water Board 7 pm Annex Beautification Board 6 pm Senior Ctr. Sept. 14 Municipal Court 9am Annex* Finance Committee 5:30 pm City Svcs. Bldg. Sept. 15 Public Works Committee 5 pm Annex Economic Development Committee 5:30 pm Sept. 19 City Council Meeting 7 pm Annex Sept. 20 Driving School 7 pm Annex Sept. 26 Board of Adjustments 6 pm Annex Sept. 27 Housing & Abatement Board 5:15 pm Annex Library Board Meeting 6 pm at Albert L. Scott Library Planning & Zoning 7 pm Annex Sept. 28 Municipal Court 9 am Annex* Sewer Committee 6 pm City Hall Sept. 30 Trial Date 9 am Annex Municipal Annex located behind City Hall at 127 1st Street SW just across the RR track. The City Services Building is located across from Thompson Intermediate School on 119.

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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