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Pelham to de-annex property to Chelsea

By JESSA PEASE

Staff Writer The new Chelsea Sports Complex will stay within the city limits of Chelsea pending approval by the Pelham City Council to de-annex land behind Chelsea High School that currently belongs to Pelham.

In turn, the city of Chelsea would de-annex a parcel of land to be annexed

by Pelham. The de-annexation and annexation of both properties by Chelsea and

Pelham would be mutually beneficial, according to the ordinance.

The first reading of the ordinance at the Nov. 16 meeting, declared that the agreement would de-annex properties off County Road 11.

Chelsea Mayor Earl Niven wrote the Pelham City Council Oct. 7, requesting the de-annexation of those parcels to be used for the new Chelsea Sports Complex to be built behind Chelsea High School.

In the request, Niven

expressed that he thought the two parcels should remain within the same city limits of Chelsea. He also stated that the contractors for the sports complex project have been selected and are ready to move forward with the project.

At the Nov. 16 meeting, Niven shared plans for the sports complex with members of the Pelham City Council, explaining what the project on would entail.

The first phase of the almost $8 million project con-

sists of three baseball fields, but the master plan includes eight baseball fields, a soccer field, a football field, six competitive tennis courts, a playground area, walking trails and a 5-acre lake with a dam between 40-45 feet wide.

The Pelham City Council also, • Heard the first reading to amend an ordinance regarding compliance with zoning and codes prior to obtaining utility service for

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The Pelham City Council and Chelsea Mayor Earl Niven discuss the annexation of three parcels of land to the city of Chelsea for the new Chelsea Sports Complex.

South City presents holiday themed show

By JESSA PEASE

Staff Writer Just in time for the holiday season, South City Theatre is bringing back a classic Christmas story, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Dec. 4 through Dec. 12.

The play is based on the 1971 book written by Barbara Robinson. It centers around Imogene, Claude, Ralph, Leroy, Ollie and Gladys Herdman, the delinquent children who get into trouble by smoking, drinking and shoplifting.

After being told that church provides snack for all its attendees, the children visit just in time to hear about the Christmas pageant. Despite protests from other members, the children are given roles in play.

“We are ready for it to be complete and to add that final audience aspect of it,”

said show director Emily Hoppe. “We’re excited.”

This is Hoppe’s first year directing since 2009 and she said she is excited to be a part of it. As a music teacher at the Alabama Waldorf School, Hoppe said she enjoys adding theatre back into the mix.

“I’ve been out of the theatre at Samford since 2009,” she said. “I’ve done performing and I’ve done stage managing, but I haven’t done directing. Just getting to do that start to finish process of directing a show has been awesome.”

Auditions for the show were held in October, and Hoppe said they started rehearsals soon after. As of Nov. 19, all the cast was off book and they were already doing full run-throughs of the show.

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Students at Valley Elementary show their parents how to go through the lunchroom during the school’s annual Thanksgiving Feast.

Thanksgiving Feast Valley Elementary students share holiday meal with family members

By JESSA PEASE

Staff Writer

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Actors in South City Theatre’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” rehearse scenes from the upcoming show.

Family members filled Valley Elementary School to join their children for the annual Thanksgiving Feast Nov. 16, 18 and 20. About 750 guests visited the school in those three days.

Students led their guests through the lunch line, showing them how to fill their trays with turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole, green beans and cranberry sauce.

“It’s a special time for them to share their school,” said teacher Marla Vaughn.

The tradition start-

ed years ago as Special Persons Day, according to Vaughn, but they changed it to Thanksgiving Feast, serving the traditional meal.

Vaughn said all the food is homemade by the lunchroom staff.

This year, the students made all the decorations for

the lunchroom. Vaughn said the kids all seem to enjoy sharing their school with family.

“They really do (enjoy it),” Vaughn said. “For the kids whose parents can’t come because of work or whatever reason, all of our

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Oak Mountain Festival of Lights returns Pelham Police heighten

By JESSA PEASE

Staff Writer Families looking for some holiday themed fun have a new destination as of Nov. 23 when the Oak Mountain Festival of Lights will return to the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre.

Carloads of families weave through the elaborately decorated track, viewing traditional scenes depicted through Christmas lights, such as Santa and his sleigh, working elves, the 12 days of Christmas and the nativity scene.

“We were just anxious because we have been planning and working on things since back in June,” said John Ruffino, with Red

Mountain Entertainment.

“So now it’s go time, so we’ve got people out here setting up.”

In addition to the still scenes, Ruffino said they have added synchronized lights. These modern lights will be hooked up to a computer and made to move in synch with music that attendees can tune into in their cars.

They started creating the scenes and fabricating the event back in June, and welders have been putting the lights together since then.

“I think it will be something that people are proud of,” Ruffino said.

After guests drive through the light show, they can visit Christmas Village at the

security after Paris attacks

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Families drive through the elaborate light displays at the Oak Mountain Festival of Lights at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. amphitheater. Santa Claus will be available for pictures for three weekends beginning Nov. 27. Ruffino said there will be many picture and video packages available.

Just like last year, the amphitheater will provide cookies and milk for all the children.

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Following the terrorist attacks in Paris, Pelham Police Chief Larry Palmer addressed attendees of the Nov. 16 City Council meeting, asking them to be more observant of their surroundings.

“I want to ask everyone that if you see something unusual, if you see something suspicious, call us and let us make the decision (whether to investigate),” Palmer said.

While the Pelham Police Department is always concerned with security, Palmer said they heighten security in the city and

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Families enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with students at Valley Elementary School. parents are so great to adopt those kids for lunch and just bring them in so they don’t feel left out.”

The theme of thanks was alive at all the tables as families and students shared what they felt thankful for this holiday season. Brandon and Jill Hudson were there to have lunch with their son, Quinn.

Jill shared that she was thankful to be able to visit family members they hadn’t seen in a long time, while Quinn said he was thankful for trees and their

many uses, such as providing shade, tree houses and oxygen.

Linda Purdy, who was there with her first-grader, said she was thankful for life itself and the faculty that made the feast possible.

Teamwork also made the day possible, according to Valley Elementary School principal Deberah Miller, as multiple faculty members were helping out in the lunchroom.

The days were broken up by grade to accommodate the visitors. On Monday, Nov.

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The Thanksgiving Feast is a day that the faculty, students, parents and grandparents look forward to every year, according to Miller.

She said she most enjoys seeing the smiles of the people walking into the school and seeing them enjoy time with their students.

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Kids in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” cower away from the Herdmans, who only attended Sunday school for the free snacks.

As a music teacher, Hoppe said she’s used to getting into the Christmas spirit early.

She also loved the book “The Best Christmas Pageant

Ever” when she was a kid, which makes it even better.

“That’s one of the best parts about being an artist,” Hoppe said. “As a musician you start

Festival Last year was the first Oak Mountain Festival of Lights and Ruffino said they had a great turnout. There were about 20,000 cars that visited and Ruffino guessed there were twice as many peo-

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The show will run from Nov. 23 to Jan. 3 nightly, with Santa visiting on some Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Tickets are $20

Police asking residents to stick to the saying: “See something, say something.”

Events such as those that occurred in Paris can sometimes prompt other individuals, according to Palmer.

“What really concerns us is the individuals, who for whatever reason are unstable (or) who might act on their own, these type events will sometimes set them into motion,” Palmer said.

“Sometimes that will occur after an event such as Paris.”

Palmer said that if a resident notices something suspicious or even something that makes them stop and think, to call the depart-

a car and multiple surrounding Piggly Wiggly locations are offering $5 off coupons.

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After the attacks in Paris, Pelham Police Chief Larry Palmer asks residents to be extra observant during the holiday season. ment. He asked residents to watch their surroundings, especially in highly populated areas such as shop-

Pelham a commercial facility or commercial user.

• Reappointed Michael Helms and Danny Barry to the Pelham Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.

• Reappointed Claude Peacock and Russell Biciste to the Pelham Planning Commission.

• Authorized participation in the 2016 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 26-28.

• Approved an application from Barnette Wholesale Autos, Inc. to convert from wholesale to both wholesale and retail sales.

• Vacated an easement in

singing Christmas music in September to start getting ready for the concert, same thing with this. It’s been so much fun.”

Hoppe said the process is going great, and she, as well as the whole cast, is looking forward to opening night.

The show opens Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. with additional 7:30 p.m. showings on Dec. 5, 10 and 12. There will be one matinee Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Southcitytheatre.com.

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The site for the Chelsea Sports Complex is ready for work to begin.

Keeneland Valley subdivision.

• Heard the first reading of an ordinance that would approve the transfer of sur-

plus property and authorize a real estate exchange contract between the city of Pelham and the Pelham Board of Education.

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Turkeys scavenge at OMSP Oak Mountain State Park Emily D. Cook Community Columnist Did you know that the wild turkey was once suggested to be the national bird of the United States?

Instead, the bald eagle was chosen. It’s a good thing because can you imagine eating the national bird at Thanksgiving? That would be weird!

The wild turkey, Meleagris gallapavo silvestris, is a commonly seen and heard bird in Oak Mountain State Park.

The Eastern wild turkey is a large bird with the adult male (gobbler) measuring to 4 feet tall and weighing more than 20 pounds.

The male has a metallic coppery shine to its body feathers.

The tail feathers are often tipped with a lighter or darker color than the main feather. The males lack feathers on their head and it is often colored red, white and blue, especially during the spring mating season.

The female (hen) is smaller in size weighing between 8 and 12 pounds, tends to be darker in color without the metallic shine and has some

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The wild turkey is commonly seen in Oak Mountain State Park. Turkeys are adaptable to any dense native plant community as long as coverage and openings are available. feathers on her head.

Turkeys are very adaptable to virtually any dense native plant community as long as coverage and openings are widely available.

Wild turkeys prefer hardwood and mixed conifer-hardwood forests which Oak Mountain has plenty of.

Because of the large quantity of oaks and hickories within the park, we offer turkeys great foraging opportunities.

They will also on occasion eat insects, small amphibians and snakes, as

they are omnivores.

Many turkey call Oak Mountain home and you can often see them along John Findley Drive between the golf course and the BMX Track.

There is a field on the right hand side of the road coming from Terrace Drive that the turkeys love to hang out in.

Come by for a visit and take a look for this large bird.

Please remember that you keep Alabama State Parks open by visiting them.

QUICK FACTS: X The wild turkey was once suggested to be the national bird of the United States.

X The male eastern wild turkey measures 4 feet tall and weighs more than 20 pounds.

X Wild turkeys prefer hardwood and mixed coniferhardwood forests, which Oak Mountain has plenty of.

Emily Cook is the Naturalist at Oak Mountain State Park and can be reached at (205) 620-2520.

Obituaries Margaret Zeigler Clark Alabaster Margaret Zeigler Clark, age 90, of Alabaster, formerly of South Charleston, W.V., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18. Mrs. Clark did bookkeeping and accounting alongside her husband in West Virginia. She was a graduate of University of Texas, loved sewing, cross-stitching, reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Grace Nazarene Church in South Charleston, W.V. and Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church in Mobile. Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred B. Clark, and her brother, Charles Zeigler.

She is survived by her son, Roy Alfred (Eunice) Clark; her daughter, Linda (Robert) Murray; six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; her brother, Carol D. (Nell) Zeigler and her sister-in-law, Gwen Zeigler.

Funeral services will be announced at a later date.

Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home directing.

Kenneth Alan Fitzpatrick Columbiana Kenneth Alan Fitzpatrick, age 62, of Columbiana, passed away Monday, Nov. 9.

A memorial service was held at the First Baptist Church of Columbiana on Monday, Nov. 16. Charter Funeral Home directed.

Virginia Johnson Alabaster Virginia Johnson, age 92, was called home the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 13.

Born June 29, 1923, she lived her entire life in Alabaster.

Virginia was the first employee, hired in 1952, at the First Bank of Alabaster.

Johnson She retired in 1985 as Vice President.

She was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church, Alabaster for 92 years.

Virginia was preceded in death by her daughter, Ginny Lynn; husband, Douglas (Dugan) Johnson; mother, Sadie Davidson; and sister, Dean Rochester.

Survivors include Virginia’s two loving sons,

Steven D. Johnson (Terry) and David W. Johnson (Rita); five grandchildren, Melia Heath (Stephen), Katy Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Matt Johnson, and Parker Johnson; and one great-grandchild, Paisley Heath.

The family received friends from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15 at First United Methodist Church (FUMC) Alabaster, with a celebration of her life following at 2:30 p.m. Burial was at Elliottsville Cemetery in Alabaster. Rev. Joe Raines officiated.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to FUMC Alabaster.

Anna I. Warren Logan Montevallo Anna was born June 14, 1941 and passed away Saturday, Oct. 31. She was a native of Mannheim, Germany and immigrated on the USAT Blanche Sigman, March 15, 1948. She was raised in Birmingham. After she married Jack Logan, she resided in numerous countries including Central America, Mexico, Belgium, Germany and England. After the death of her husband, she retired to Montevallo.

She graduated from John Carroll High School, Sacred Hart College, Cullman, and Mt. St. Scholastica College in Atchison, Kan., and received her master’s degree at Kansas State College. She was in the U.S. Army Reserve and was a Benedictine nun, teacher in the Kansas Public System; she was loved by all of her students. At her death, she was a Benedictine oblate.

Anna was predeceased by her husband, Jack Logan; father, Siegfried Harald Kundt; mother, Christl T. Warren and adoptive father, Raymond Warren. Her survivors include her sisters, Karola Buysse of Daphne, Alice Coopedge of Hoover, and Mary Elizabeth Edwards of Sylacauga, and stepdaughters, Jennifer Camerer, Jackie Marquess and Julie Boll.

Her funeral was held Tuesday, Nov. 17 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Montevallo. Interment was in the Alabama National Cemetery. Charter Funeral Home directed.

Channing Blake Meredith Calera Channing B l a ke Meredith, age 26, Calera, died Saturday, Oct. 31 in

Calera.

Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Muscle Shoals, with Reverend Roger Pride officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery, Sheffield. The body was placed in the church at 10 a.m. Channing was a former student of Victory Christian Academy Daycare, Florence, Handy Head Start, Florence, Muscle Shoals High School Special Needs Class, Muscle Shoals, The Learning Center for Developmental Learning, Huntsville, and The Mitchell Center, Calera. He was a graduate of Linda Nolan Learning Center, Pelham. He attended Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Muscle Shoals during his residency in the Shoals area. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie Frances Brooks, Roland Hill and Annie Washington; great grandparents, Emma Meredith, Amelia Boynton Robinson and William (Mary) Hill. He leaves to cherish his memories a very l o v i n g and devoted mother, Aimee Meredith of Calera; f at h e r, Rodney Brown of Meredith Austin, Texas; two brothers, Caeden Pollard of Calera, and Renardus Brown of Quincy, Fla.; grandfather, Bruce C. Boynton (Betty) of Selma; one uncle, Mark (Lillie) Simmons of Deatsville; six aunts, Carver Boynton of Gadsden, Jacqueline Simmons of Charlotte, N.C., Valerie Simmons of Glen Dale, Md., Angela (Thomas) Suggs, Tamekia (Kenneth Graves) and Rhonda Hill of Madison; special great aunts, Mary (Albert) Jarmon of Muscle Shoals, Carolyn (Willie) West of Florence, Gloria Berry of Sheffield, Janice King of Muscle Shoals; godmother, Joyce Gunn of Huntsville; special friends and devoted caregivers, Curtis (Edna) Stewart of Muscle Shoals, Frankie Pollard of Birmingham, and Myrtis Flowers of Birmingham; cousins and a host of other relatives and dear friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Channing’s memory to Linda Nolan Learning Center, c/o Lonora Durr, Bookkeeping, 2280 County Road 35, Pelham, AL 35124.

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Joan Marie Nicholas Clanton Joan Marie Nicholas, age 71, of Clanton, passed away Monday, Nov. 16.

She was predeceased by parents, Harry and Grace Janikowski; sister, Catherine Kroll and brother, Donny Janikowski.

Joan was a volunteer with Gentiva Hospice and volunteered to visit residents at Hatley Nursing Home.

She was a member of the Pink Ladies and a member of “The Group”.

Her survivors include her daughter, JoAnn Dunn; sons, Frank Janikowski (Mary D.), William Gene “Nicky” Nicholas, Keith Allen Nicholas (Teresa), Carl Edmund Nicholas, Jr. (Lisa Gail) and Craig Steven Nicholas; sisters, Peggy Lampshire and Audrey Kroll (Howard); brothers, Harold Janikowski (Scooter), Harry Janikowski, Conrad Janikowski (Sue) and Norman Janikowski; 17 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren, a host of other family members and all her “Groups”.

A visitation was held from noon - 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, with a memorial service following at 1 p.m., both at Charter Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Joan’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, 1-877-958 -2233.

Charter Funeral Home directed.

Alton Leon Powell Columbiana Alton Leon Powell, age 94, of Columbiana, died Monday, Nov. 16.

The funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 19 at Bolton Funeral Home with Rev. Les Whiting officiating.

Burial followed in Pinelawn Gardens.

Visitation was from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Bolton Funeral Home.

Mr. Powell is preceded in death by his parents, Mosey Lewis and Clara Idella Powell and sisters, Lallage Bentley and Katie Lou Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Violet Powell; children, Joyce Etress (Barry), Mary Dunnaway (Kenny), and Robert L. Powell (Terri); 11 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Eva Lansford; and numerous other family and friends.

Please sign online condolences at Boltonfuneralhome. com.

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Sibley talks fueling a body Conversations with Connie

QUICK FACTS X Donna Sibley, a dietician from St. Vincent’s 119, arrived at PHS with valuable information for all students and parents.

X She focused her talk on four elements: Nutrients, performance, training diet and supplements.

X She encouraged getting calories from food instead of from juice or other sources.

Connie Nolen Community Columnist “I know the dietician who is coming to speak at the high school,� Debbie Vinson said. “I’m definitely going to hear her speak. Are you coming?� “I want to,� I said, hoping another meeting would not fall on the same night. “Is everyone invited?� “Yes, absolutely,� Vinson said. “I may have heard about this early because my daughter is taking Sports Medicine—but I know that everyone is welcome. It’s a sports medicine and nutrition seminar.�

Certainly, Donna Sibley, dietician from St. Vincent's 119, arrived at PHS with valuable information for all students and parents. She focused her talk on four elements: Nutrients, performance, training diet and supplements. “Coach Cobb asked Dr. Casey if she knew a nutritionist who would speak,� Sibley said. “Casey passed the word on to me and here I am.�

Dr. Emily Bell Casey, a

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St. Vincent's dietician Donna Sibley spoke to both the Pelham High and Riverchase Middle school students and parents about fueling their bodies for top performance in and out of the classroom.

PHS alum, talks with coaches on the PHS sidelines each week of football season because she serves as the PHS team doctor. Casey is the epitome of service to her alma mater.

After opening remarks on eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of rest, Sibley launched into a list of, not only what foods would fuel a body, but also how long each food should be eaten before

performance.

She also encouraged getting calories from food instead of from juice or other sources. Encouraging students to know their bodies, Sibley encouraged adequate

Dennis uses journalism Alabaster Sandra Thames Community Columnist Brooke Dennis, Thompson High School “Teacher of the Year," has fond memories of going to her grandmother's for Thanksgiving.

Through her grandmother, who worked for the Union Springs Herald, Dennis was exposed to writing and began her journalism pathway.

At Pelham High School Dennis joined the Pacesetter, the school newspaper.

After one year she was named editor. “That’s when I decided I wanted a career in journalism,� says Dennis.

Dennis graduated from Pelham High School and then the University of Alabama with a major in broadcast journalism and a minor in English and theater.

She later attended the University of Montevallo and received her master's degree in education.

During her time at the

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Brooke Dennis worked at a news station before she decided to become a teacher. Dennis was chosen as Teacher of the Year at Thompson High School.

University of Alabama Dennis had the opportunity to do her internship at Los Angeles news station KCAL9 as a production assistant with dozens of separate responsibilities. “After graduation I returned to Los Angeles for two years," Dennis said. "In 2005 family illness brought me home. I decided to stay."

Dennis worked for her father’s insurance company for two years, got married and had her first child, Conner, age 8. (Now they also have a daughter Elliot, age 6). Husband Mark is a Thompson High School graduate and is employed as a software engineer.

Dennis still wanted the TV and film career but didn’t

want the crazy hours with a newborn at home.

Teaching seemed to be the perfect fit so she got her teaching certificate. “God opened the perfect door for me. A position for a broadcast, journalism and theater teacher opened up at Thompson and I am now in my ninth year," says Dennis.

Nominations for “Teacher of the Year� are made by the teachers and the voting for this honor is done by the teachers. “This is a huge honor for me to be chosen from such a strong group of teachers, administrators, counselors and staff," Dennis says. "That alone is very humbling. I am so excited about plans for the new high school. So many opportunities will open for my department." “I enjoy making my students challenge themselves," Dennis says. "I love when they 'think' they can’t do something ... and then they do it. It makes my day to see them high-five each other when they finish a tough project."

Sandra Thames is a community columnist for the city of Alabaster and can be reached at bobthames1942@ yahoo.com.

rest also. “There is a YouTube video titled ‘Supplement 411,’� said Sibley. “Everyone should watch this video before taking supplements—especially athletes.�

“I really appreciate that this nutritionist stressed the importance of eating well,� baseball coach Sean Anderson.

Sibley suggested specific snacks to consume two to four hours before competition and she cautioned female students that severe calorie restriction could result in calcium deficiency and bone loss. “Bones are built until the age of 21,� Sibley said. “From 21 to 35, bones are maintained, and after the age of 35, significant bone loss can occur."

Ultimately, fueling a body properly improves both athletic performance and life experience.

Connie Nolen is a community columnist for the city of Pelham and can be reached at nolen7677@aol.com.

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RECORDS Police Reports The following are incident and offense reports from the Pelham Police Department from Nov. 4-11: Nov. 4 X Failure to stop at a railroad crossing from US 52, Pelham (highway/street). Damages valued at $625 were done to a railroad crossing.

X Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle from Hayesbury Lane (residence/home).

Stolen was a Michael Kors purse valued at $300, an Iphone V valued at $200, assorted US Currency valued at $75, a Kate Spade wallet valued at $50, and various credit cards.

X Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle from 100 block of Hayesbury Lane, Pelham (residence/home). Stolen was a stereo and DVD player valued at $3,000.

Nov. 5 X Unlawful possession of marijuana II from Pelham Parkway, Pelham (highway/street).

X Domestic dispute from Creekview Lane, Pelham (residence/home).

X Miscellaneous information from US 52, Pelham (highway/street).

X Miscellaneous information from I-65, Pelham (highway/street).

Nov. 6 X Property damage from US 52, Pelham (highway/street). Damages valued at $1,400 were done to the listed vehicle.

X Harassment from Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham (hotel/motel).

X Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle from 100 block of Bishop Circle, Pelham (hotel/motel). Stolen was a purse valued at $60, US Currency valued at $100, a credit card, and a social security card.

X Theft of lost property II from Huntley

Parkway, Pelham (drug store). Stolen was a black wallet valued at $1, a Discover credit card, and a Regions debit card.

Nov. 7 X Illegal possession of a credit/debit card from 3300 block of Pelham Parkway, Pelham (specialty store).

X Criminal mischief III from 700 block of Cahaba Manor Trail, Pelham (residence/ home). Damages valued at $250 were done to a mailbox.

X Unlawful possession of marijuana from Pelham Parkway, Pelham (hotel/motel).

X Theft of property III from Pelham Parkway, Pelham (department store). Stolen were five DVD’s valued at $137.36.

X Unlawful possession of marijuana from Pelham Parkway, Pelham (service/gas station).

Nov. 8 X Miscellaneous information from 2600 block of Pelham Parkway, Pelham.

Nov. 9 X Domestic violence from 2500 block of Elizabeth Drive, Pelham (residence/home).

X Attempted suicide from Elizabeth Drive, Pelham (residence/home).

X Criminal mischief II from McCain Parkway, Pelham (commercial). Damages valued at $1,000 were done to a Lexus LS400, and a window pane of a building.

X Theft of property from Pelham Parkway, Pelham (parking lot/garage). Stolen was a license plate valued at $15.

X Miscellaneous information from Pelham Parkway, Pelham (bank).

Nov. 10 X Criminal mischief III from 2700 block of Pelham Parkway, Pelham (parking lot/ garage). Damages valued at $500 were done to a Toyota Highlander.

X Theft of property III from Pelham Parkway, Pelham (supermarket). Stolen were miscellaneous items valued at $415.

X Theft of property II from Ridge View Lane, Birmingham (residence/home). Stolen

was a Beretta shotgun valued at $1,500.

X Theft of property II from 200 block of King’s Crest Lane, Pelham (residence/ home). Stolen was an engagement ring valued at $1,000, a Topaz ring valued at $1,500, a diamonds forever ring valued at $1,000, and a pearl ring valued at $350.

X Theft of property III from 2700 block of Pelham Parkway, Pelham (drug store).

Stolen were six boxes of BC powder valued at $48, and a box of Goody’s powder valued at $8.

X Miscellaneous information from 100 block of Bent Creek Drive, Pelham (residence/home).

X Harassment from 2100 block of Pelham Parkway, Pelham (commercial).

X Identity theft from 400 block of Oxford Way, Pelham.

X Burglary III from 100 block of Highview Cove, Pelham (residence/home). Stolen was a cam recorder valued at $100, a Garmin navigation system valued at $100, three Russian books valued at $50, and five flash drives valued at $25.

Nov. 11 X -Identity theft from 200 block of Oak Forest Drive, Pelham (other/unknown).

Arrests The following individuals were arrested and charged by the Pelham Police Department from Nov. 4-10: Nov. 4 X Tamara Hicks, 37, Adger, alias warrant.

X John McKinney, 33, Vestavia, two counts of alias warrant.

Nov. 5 X Timothy Edwards, 47, Alabaster, unlawful possession of marijuana II, possession of drug paraphernalia, and carrying a pistol without a license.

Nov. 6 X Quinten Hudson, 28, Calera, alias warrant.

X Joseph Mahaffey, 19, Pelham, unlawful possession of marijuana II. X Tiffany Russo, 42, Bessemer, alias warrant.

Nov. 7 X -Emanuel Perry, 32, Ramer, alias warrant.

Nov. 8 X Michael Cheney, 59, Center Point, unlawful possession of marijuana II and possession of drug paraphernalia.

X Randy Scott, 32, Birmingham, alias warrant.

X Thomas Wesson, 38, Hueytown, driving under the influence of alcohol.

Nov. 10 X Jason Jones, 42, Bessemer, foreign felony arrest.

X Christina Martin, 36, Helena, three counts of alias warrant.

X Lawrence Roscoe, 44, Birmingham, theft of property III.

Food scores The following scores were given by the Shelby County Health Department from Oct. 31 - Nov. 6: Food Service Establishment X CafĂŠ Trentuno; 3018 Pelham Parkway; Pelham; 11/04/15; 89 X Golden Corral #901; 101 Cahaba Parkway East; Pelham; 11/03/15; 92 X Pelham Civic Complex/City of Pelham; 500 Amphitheater Road; Pelham; 11/05/15; 94

Marriage The following individuals were granted marriage licenses in Shelby County from Nov. 3-9: X Thomas Roger Williams, 65, Pelham and Patricia Jean McManis, 68, Pelham.

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News 8A November 25, 2015

PELHAM REPORTER

City thanks Byrd for service

By JESSA PEASE

Staff Writer

QUICK FACTS

There is a man in Pelham who most residents could pick out of a crowd.

Some may remember him as the gentleman who holds open the door for attendees of the Greater Shelby Chamber luncheon, others may have seen his face at every Pelham City Council meeting and the rest may have noticed him diligently working at Ballantrae Golf Club.

Butch Byrd joined the Ballantrae team Dec. 1, 2005 as the general manager, handling the overall club operations.

On Nov. 17, dozens of residents, former mentees and city leaders gathered at Ballantrae Golf Club to celebrate Byrd’s retirement and to thank him for his years of service.

“I want to tell you how much it meant to me when you came here, how much it meant to the city and how much it meant to these folks that play golf out here,” said former Pelham Mayor Bobby Hayes, who brought Byrd to Pelham.

“We appreciate you and I wish you the very best.”

People filed into the clubhouse, shaking hands and embracing Byrd and his wife, Carole. Hal Brown, who will be taking over operations of the golf club, said a few words

X Butch Byrd joined the Ballantrae team Dec. 1, 2005 as the general manager, handling the overall club operations.

X On Nov. 17, dozens of residents, former mentees and city leaders gathered at Ballantrae Golf Club to celebrate Byrd’s retirement. and handed it over to Mayor Gary Waters and Hayes.

Hayes originally plucked Byrd from NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa. Hayes remembered needing Byrd to get the golf course off the ground and to serve as a leader in the community.

“He’s as good a guy as I have met in many years,” Hayes said. “Butch Byrd is a good man. It’s a loss for us because he is the guy that got us off the ground.”

Waters told the crowd how he had tried to talk Byrd out of retiring, attempting to keep him as long as possible.

Waters also publicly commended Byrd on his hard work and dedication to Pelham at the City Council meeting Nov. 16.

“We are glad to have known you,” Waters said. “We are glad to be a part of you. We

REPORTER PHOTO/JESSA PEASE

Pelham residents, city leaders and former mentees of Butch Byrd gather together to congratulation Byrd on his retirement and to thank him for all his years of service. are appreciative, so much, for what you have done.”

After words from the mayors, Brown held an open microphone forum, allowing anyone with a “Butch Byrd story” to come up and say a few words.

About a dozen people approached the microphone, but had no funny stories to tell. They had only words of

encouragement, thanks and admiration for Byrd.

Several former students and mentees attributed their success to Byrd, expressing great gratitude for him. Many friends shared photos and plaques depicting memories and thanks.

Many shared stories and echoed the theme that, “Everyone (Byrd) came into

contact to, you made them better.”

Charlie Jones is one of Byrd’s former students. He told attendees that he first took piano lessons from Carole before taking golf lessons from Byrd. He left the crowd with words expressing how much Byrd means to him.

“My dad passed away in 1992, so now (Byrd’s) it

whether he likes it or not,” Jones laughed. “Every time I have a question I wish I could ask my dad, I lean back and I say, ‘No, I don’t have to call Butch because I know exactly what he would tell me.’ When you’ve got somebody in your life that is a driving force like that, what other stories do you want to hear?”

Bahama Buck’s to host Free Sno Day

By JESSA PEASE

Staff Writer To celebrate the giving spirit of the holiday season, Bahama Buck’s has declared Dec. 1 as Free Sno Day. The restaurant will be kicking off December by giving a free Sno to each guest that visits.

“It’s something we use to bless our guests in a time of year people aren’t usually thinking about shaved ice,” said Jay Yarborough, franchise owner of the Bahama Buck’s Original Shaved Ice Company locations in Pelham and Cahaba Heights.

Bahama Buck’s has been around for 25 years, and Yarborough said this Sno Day has been a tradition since the beginning. Since the Pelham location just opened up in May, this will be its first year participating.

“I’m excited about the Free Sno Day just to get the name out there for Bahama Buck’s (in Birmingham),” Yarborough said.

Bahama Buck’s serves tropical desserts, promoting the “Greatest Sno on Earth,” as well as fresh blended tropical smoothies. Founded in 1990 in Texas, Bahama Buck’s is growing in popularity around the nation, according to Yarborough.

On Free Sno Day, guests can bring the whole family for free Snos from 1-9 p.m. at either the Pelham or Vestavia location.

In addition to Free Sno Day, Yarborough said the Birmingham Bahama Buck’s have also partnered with 32 surrounding schools in Shelby and Jefferson counties. Through its Buck’s Encouraging Education

CONTRIBUTED

Each Bahama Buck’s customer will receive a free Sno Dec. 1 as a way to give back to the Pelham community.

Program, Bahama Buck’s has donated more than $800 to those schools.

Yarborough said he has also hosted numerous benefit, or spirit, nights for schools and has donated to multiple fall and spring festivals.

Each May, Bahama Buck’s also provides free products and thank you cards to teachers for National Teacher Appreciation Week.

For more information, visit Bahamabucks.com or Facebook.com/AL1200.

PHS hosts toy drive for Oak Mountain Missions

By JESSA PEASE

Staff Writer To give back to the Pelham community this holiday season, Pelham High School’s Student Government Association is hosting a systemwide toy drive for Oak Mountain Missions.

“This group of kids is great to work with,” said Jessica Schach, one of the SGA sponsors. “They are very passionate about getting to do things like this and give back to their community.”

The students have wrapped four large boxes that have been placed in the offices of Valley Elementary, Valley Intermediate, Riverchase Middle and Pelham High schools.

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Pelham High School is hosting a systemwide collection of toys to benefit Oak Mountain Missions.

Students can drop off any toys for any age or gender. Schach said the SGA will be gathering all the toys together by Dec. 8 when they will deliver the toys to Oak Mountain Missions in Pelham.

Schach said they will con-

tinue to accept donations after that time as well for those who donate later.

The SGA is also taking $300 to shop for toys to donate.

The group will get together before Dec. 8 and go shopping for the items. After school Dec. 8, they will all go to Oak

Mountain Missions to volunteer and help organize all the items.

“They really wanted to do something that involved providing for those kids that are less fortunate that might not be able to have a Christmas,” Schach said. “They really liked the idea.”

Oak Mountain Missions is a nonprofit organization that provides food, clothing, furniture and financial assistance to those in need in Shelby County and the greater Birmingham area.

Schach said many organizations and clubs at Pelham High work with Oak Mountain Missions, and that assistant director Dianne Cesario appreciates all the extra help PHS provides.

iKidz to officially open in Pelham

By JESSA PEASE

Staff Writer The Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Nov. 17 for iKidz Learn Through Play, a new learning facility combining the programs of iSpeak and Bricks4Kidz.

Kelley da Paz and Joy Wade, who both specialize in one of the learning programs, run the location. iSpeak, managed by da Paz, is a foreign language company that focuses on teaching Spanish and English as a second language for children and adults.

Wade manages the Bricks4Kidz side of the business, focusing on Lego model building, robotics and moviemaking while teaching science and engineering through fun activities.

“Like the sign says ‘Learn through play,’” Wade said.

“We’ve got activities for learning and we’ve got activities that are fun, and what we try to do is combine both.”

Both Wade and da Paz

REPORTER PHOTO/JESSA PEASE

Members of the Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce join the owners of iKidz Learn Through Play for a ribbon cutting at the new Pelham location that will officially open Dec. 6. have afterschool programs in schools in Shelby County, Hoover, Vestavia, Mountain Brook, Homewood and more.

In fact, that’s how the two ladies met and decided to team up.

They were both showcasing their afterschool programs when Wade offered her space to da Paz. One year later, they decided to move to the Pelham location, 2154 Pelham Parkway, together.

In addition to afterschool and summer programs for students, iKidz also hosts birthday parties at the location. Children will sign a T-shirt for the host and then build their own Lego car.

There are Legos and a spin art project also available. Once

all the kids have created cars, there is a racetrack they can use to test out the cars they made.

Children will also have the opportunity to play games on the iPlay interactive projector.

Wade said the kids always have a great time at the parties.

She said she is already booking parties for as far out as February and five of the eight summer weeks are also booked. iKidz will host its grand opening Dec. 6 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and will showcase the games, Legos, Spanish activities and more offered through the program.

For more information, visit iSpeakwell.com or Bricks4kidz. com/Hoover.

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PELHAM REPORTER

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Community

ing, 11 a.m.; exercise, 12:15-1 p.m.; Rummikub, 1-3 p.m.

Free Sno Day

Thursdays: Pelham New Pioneers, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

OAK MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: The annual light show at Oak Mountain Ampitheatre will return nightly from Nov. 23 to Jan. 3.

Carloads can weave through the show for $20 and then visit the Christmas Village.

Santa Claus will be avaliable three Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning Nov. 27.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: The city of Pelham will celebrate the start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 30 at the Pelham Civic Complex.

Santa Claus will be available at 5:45 p.m. for pictures with the main event beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event is free.

FREE SNO DAY: Bahama Bucks is hosting Free Sno Day Dec. 1. The restaurant will be giving each guest that visits a free Sno from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

NATURE STORY TIME: Nature Story Time at Oak Mountain State Park will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 2. Call Emily at 6202520 for more information or email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov.

SCT’S ‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER:’ South City Theatre’s Christmas gift to the community is “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Dec. 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $13 for students or seniors and $16 general admission.

See the South City website (Southcitytheatre.com) for reservations or call 6212128 and leave a message.

South City is located at 2969 Pelham Parkway, Suite J in Pelham, next to Waffle House and across the street from the Pelham Post Office.

GERALDINE AND RICKY AT PELHAM CHURCH OF GOD: Geraldine and Ricky, nationally known ventriloquist, will be at Pelham Church of God on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but an offering will be received. The church is located on Shelby County 52 East, one-fourth of a mile off Interstate 65 Exit 242.

BIRMINGHAM BLOWOUT: The season event series Birmingham Boutique Blowout is coming back to the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event hosts 40-plus local boutiques, most of which

Fridays: Tai Chi, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; exercise, 12:15-1 p.m.; games, 1-3 p.m.

The Pelham Senior Center, 50 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham.

The center is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For weekly schedule, call 620-6064.

Meetings offer discounts to VIP shoppers. General admission is free, and VIP access is only $5. Shoppers are encouraged to bring a donation for the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama in order to receive a Buy One, Get One Free VIP Pass.

Church MOPS: Mothers Of PreSchoolers exists to meet the needs of every mom and helps moms create relationships within a caring atmosphere. MOPS recognizes that infancy through kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.

MOPS meets the first and third Friday of each month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Pelham FBC. Info: Fbcpelham.org or Fbcpelhammops@gmail.com.

SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH on Valleydale Road serving as a drop off point to collect items for Oak Mountain Missions Ministry which serves Shelby County people in need.

PELHAM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH will have Upward basketball games in the church Annex from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PELHAM’s Crafty Chicks, 2067 Pelham Parkway, meet every Monday from 1-3 p.m. for Craft time in the Quad Room at First Baptist Church. Info: 663-7492.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PELHAM, 2867 Pelham Parkway, hosts a job search ministry every Monday from 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 663-7492.

Lunch Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving school

break;

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Nov. 30 Breakfast: Mini bagels, oatmeal and fresh fruit.

Lunch: Barbecue sandwich or pigs in a blanket, baked beans, sweet potato halves, cole slaw and mixed fruit.

Dec. 1 Breakfast: Sausage gravy, biscuit and diced pears.

Lunch: Chicken parmesan with garlic pasta or cheeseburger, baked home fries, Tuscan vegetables and red apple wedges.

Library PELHAM: Wednesdays: Together Time, 9:15-10:30 a.m.

Thursdays: PJ Story Time, 6:30 p.m.

Call the library at 620-6418 for library events.

Seniors Nov. 26-27: Closed Thanksgiving holidays.

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY INC.: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Alabaster-Pelham (Shelby County) Alumni typically meets on third Saturdays in Helena. All members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. are invited to attend.

Business professional attire is requested. Contact shelbynupes@gmail.com or (205) 937-3092 for more details on the exact location.

ADULT ESL CLASSES: The Pelham City Schools English as a Second Language department has partnered with the Literacy Council of Central Alabama to offer ESL classes to adults in the Pelham community. Classes are held at Valley Intermediate School every Tuesday throughout the school year from 6:30-8 p.m.

Free childcare is available on site. Classes are free, although students must purchase a $25 textbook, and they are open to the public. Info: 624-6700.

COFFEE AND CONTACTS: A Free Networking Meeting is held every Thursday at 8 a.m. at McAlister’s Deli, located at 152 Bowling Lane in Pelham.

Breakfast sandwiches and coffee will be provided for everyone to enjoy while they mingle and introduced themselves to each other. For more infor-

mation, contact Wendy L. Ainsworth, general manager at McAlister’s Deli Pelham, at (205) 985-9797.

AMERICAN LEGION MATTHEW BLOUNT POST 55 meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Pelham Senior Citizen building.

Info: Post Commander Barry K. Blount at 531-4131.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF SHELBY COUNTY: The Republican Women of Shelby County meet every third Saturday of the month at 1 p.m., at the Shelby Services building, 1123 County Services Drive, Pelham, 35124.

TALES FOR TOTS STORYTIME: The Arc of Shelby County has Tales for Tots Storytime on the last Friday of every month from 10-11 a.m. at The Arc of Shelby County, 203 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Come join us for a fun-filled story, craft activity, snack and best of all, free family fun! Info: 664-9313 or visit TheArcofShelby.org.

Please bring a donation as your admission (wipes, glue, stickers, paper, etc.)

OAK MOUNTAIN MISSIONS, 2699 Pelham Parkway, is in need of the following items: canned fruit, spaghetti, sauce, ketchup, flour, cornmeal, noodles, rice, cereal, grits, crackers, cookies, peanut butter, jelly, toilet tissue, paper towels and men’s jeans. Info: 6855757.

LET’S TALK ABOUT: The Arc of Shelby County, 203 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, is hosting a group discussion for adults with a disability. An adult discussion group for women will be the second Tuesday of each month from 5-6 p.m. A discussion group for men will be the fourth Tuesday of each month from 5-6 p.m.

Oak Mountain Festival of Lights

for

Mondays: Craft arts, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; bridge, 10 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 12:30-3 p.m.; exercise, 12:15-1 p.m.

Tuesdays: Art, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; advanced line dancing, 1-2 p.m.; beginning line dancing, 2-3 p.m.; Rummikub, 1-3 p.m.

BALLET FITNESS: Grebel Dance, 102 Commerce Parkway, Pelham is now offering a ballet fitness class for adults (minimum age 18) who are looking to work up a sweat while increasing flexibility, strength, longer muscles and trimmer figures. This class is for beginners and up, men and women. Everyone gets a workout while working in the refined realm of classical ballet technique. Instructors are Deborah and Stevan Grebel.

The class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:307:30 p.m. The price is $150 for a class card of 10 classes, good for three months, or $18 per class. For more information, call 987-7234.

DANCE CLASSES: The Stevan Grebel Center of Dance, 102 Commerce Parkway, is holding dance classes for all ages, 2 and a half through adult.

Classes include baby ballet, creative movement, ballet I-II, home school ballet, jazz modern and master classes.

Scholarships available. Info: 987-7234.

WINE SOCIETY: The American Wine Society tasting and lecture are the first Sunday of every month at 2:30 p.m. Info: 664-5583.

PLEASURE IS ALL WINE: Pleasure Is All Wine, 200 Bowling Lane #210, Pelham, holds wine tastings on Saturdays from 3:304:30 p.m. Info: 985-4760 or Pleasureisallwine.com.

WILDLIFE CENTER: The Oak Mountain Interactive Center is open to the public for public education courses, college courses, teacher workshops and more. The center is open Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Info: 663-7930 or Wildlife@ awrc.org.

PARROT HEADS: The Magic City Parrot Head Club meets on the fourth Sunday of each month at Margarita Grill on Cahaba Valley Road in Pelham from 4-7 p.m. Info: MCPHC. com.

Wednesdays: Reveille Men’s Coffee Club, 10 a.m.; bridge, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wii bowl-

WORSHIP

SHELBY SHUFFLERS: The Shelby Shufflers meet at Valley Elementary School in Pelham every first and third Friday. Square dance workshop begins at 7:30 p.m. and mainstream/plus squares, round and lines begin at 8 p.m.

Info: Buddy Heerten at 9916154 or lou.heerten@charter. net, Jerry Handley at 689-8456 or Jackie and Juanita Smith at smith5166@bellsouth.net.

To include your church in this directory, call 669-3131 or email worship@pelhamreporter.com.

in Pelham

APOSTOLIC

BAPTIST

Tabernacle of the Word

Crosscreek Baptist Church

Oak Mountain Baptist Church

CHURCH OF CHRIST

NON-DENOMINATION

Pelham Church of Christ

Life Church

CHURCH OF GOD

Riverpoint Church

First Baptist Church of Pelham

Pelham First Baptist Church

Calvary Chapel Birmingham

Oak Mountain Independent Church

Crosslife Church

Hope Church

Sun View Baptist Church

METHODIST

Grace Community Fellowship

PRESBYTERIAN

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Living Hope Baptist Church

Pelham Church of God

Lakeview First United Methodist Church

The Connection

PENTECOSTAL

Korean Church of Birmingham

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Pelham beats Oak Mountain

By JEFF ALLISON

Special to the Reporter The Pelham Panthers defeated Oak Mountain 58-51 in the Jungle on Tuesday night. The Panthers trailed 23-20 at the half, but outscored Oak Mountain 38-28 in the second half.

The Panthers had a big 17-9 third quarter that was the difference in the game.

“We had a great crowd for our first game of the season,” said Panthers head coach Joel Floyd. “Great turnout and when we play Oak Mountain, we know it is going to be a battle. Our guys did a great job for fighting the entire night. Great second half, we made some good adjustments at halftime and our players did a good job of making the changes in the second half.”

Pelham (2-0) opened the scoring on a Cole Whitman rebound and layup with 7:35 left in the first quarter and ended the quarter when Seth Torman hit two free throws to give Pelham a 12-11 lead heading into the second period.

In the second quarter, Oak Mountain reeled off six straight points to start the action, but Reese hit a three with 4:30 left in the half to cut the Eagles lead to 17-15.

Reese added another three and a 12-foot jump shot later in the quarter to account for eight of Pelham’s second quarter points. Gabe Haynes sunk a three with two seconds left in the half to give Oak Mountain a

FOR THE REPORTER/STEPHEN SCHUMACHER

Will Stephenson drives the lane during Oak Mountain’s Nov. 17 matchup with Pelham. Oak Mountain lost to Pelham 58-51.

23-20 halftime lead.

Coming out of the half, the game was still tight but Reese began to take over. He scored eight third-quarter points as the Panthers pulled ahead midway through the quarter and never looked back. With 29 seconds to go in the quarter, Reese threw down a dunk to give Pelham a 37-29 lead. Stephenson

again to cut the Pelham lead to 37-32 with a triple to end the quarter.

Reese and Allison traded buckets for Pelham in the fourth period as Pelham maintained a lead throughout the quarter. At the end of the game, Oak Mountain began to foul in order to stop the clock, but Allison made 9-of-10 free throws in the

final minute to secure the Pelham win.

For Pelham, Reese led with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Allison had 19 points, three assists and three rebounds and finished 10-for-11 from the free throw line. For Oak Mountain, Stephenson had 16 points and Haynes had 13 points to lead the Eagles.

Lady Eagles hold on against Pelham

By JEFF ALLISON

Special to the Reporter The Pelham Lady Panthers lost to Oak Mountain 47-35 on Tuesday night at Pelham High School. The Panthers trailed only by four points at the half, but a 17-4 Eagles third quarter was the difference in the game.

In the first quarter, a Jordan Allison driving layup cut the Eagles lead to 3-2 with 7:05 in the first quarter.

Another Allison layup gave Pelham a 4-3 lead with 6:47 left in the quarter. With 6:15 left in the quarter, Jamila Wilson hit a 3-pointer to give the Panthers a 7-5 lead.

With 4:50 left in the quarter, Sawyer Martin hit a 3-pointer from the corner to give Pelham a 10-6 lead. With 2:26 left in the quarter, Daniela Ramirez hit a 15-footer to give Pelham a 12-8 lead. An Allison steal and layup with :25 seconds to go put Pelham up 14-8. An Alexis Eisenberg layup put Pelham up 16-10 with :01 second to go in the first quarter to give Pelham a 16-10 first quarter lead.

In the second quarter, the Panthers (2-2) had a hard time scoring as Oak Mountain outscored Pelham 13-3 in the quarter. With 3:55 to go in the half, Wilson hit two free throws to tie the game at 19-all, but the Eagles scored the next four points

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A group of Oak Mountain and Pelham players fight for a loose ball during their Nov. 17 meeting. Oak Mountain got the better of the Lady Panthers by a final of 47-35. for a 23-19 halftime lead.

In the third quarter, the Panthers were outscored 17-4 to give Oak Mountain an insurmountable advantage.

The Lady Eagles controlled the pace of the game and were able to keep Pelham off the scoreboard almost completely on the way to racking up a 40-23 lead. Oak

Mountain outscored Pelham in the second and third quarters by a combined score of 30-7.

In the final frame, the Panthers cut the Lady Eagles lead to nine points but that was as close as Pelham could get late in the game. Oak Mountain outscored Pelham 5-2 in the last four minutes

of the game for a 47-35 Oak Mountain win.

For Oak Mountain, Jacoby Sims had 12 points and Cassady Greenwood added 10 points. For Pelham, Allison was the leading scorer in the game with 17 points.

Oak Mountain moved to 2-1 on the season while Pelham dropped to 2-2.

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Staff Writer HELENA—Led behind Pelham junior sensation Alex Reese’s 29 points and 14 rebounds, the Pelham Panthers defeated the Helena Huskies 54-40 in the two teams’ first-ever meeting on the hardwood.

Helena had a tough night shooting the ball and despite scoring just 40 points, Helena hung in for most of the game.

“I thought that they defended really well which led to us not shooting the ball well,” said Helena head coach Chris Laatsch. “I was shocked that we didn’t shoot it better and I know we have a good shooting team. We just didn’t make shots tonight and missed a lot of threes and free throws, which is uncharacteristic, but give them a lot of credit for their preparation.”

After jumping out to an 11-7 first quarter lead, the Panthers kept the momentum going well into the second quarter leading 18-11 after a Reese slam dunk.

Helena would not go away, however, as the Huskies went on an 8-0 run near the end of the half to trail by just two at halftime, 23-21.

Pelham would stretch its

Pelham’s Alex Reese led all scorers in the game, finishing with 29 points in a Pelham’s victory over Helena.

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Pelham’s Alex Reese (42) helped lead the Panthers to a victory over Helena on Thursday, Nov. 19 finishing with 29 points. lead further in the second half, outscoring Helena 18-8 in the third quarter with Reese scoring 10 of the 18 points to put the Panthers up 41-29 entering the final quarter.

Helena’s cold shooting continued into the fourth quarter and the Huskies could not overcome the deficit, losing the game 54-40.

Paul Brown finished with 11 points and Jaylen Harris finished with 10 points for the Huskies in a losing effort.

Pelham’s Justin Allison also added 13 points and after the game, Pelham head

coach Joel Floyd was excited that the two teams finally got to play each other.

“It was the first time

Helena and Pelham played each other in basketball and this was a lot of fun to be apart of,” said Floyd. “It was a great atmosphere and both student sections came ready to go and both teams were ready to go and I was proud of the way our guys battled tonight.”

Pelham moved their record to 3-0 on the season as Helena dropped to 0-1.

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