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s I begin writing my comments for this May 2020 edition of the Alabaster Connection, I can’t help but think about the distress call— mayday, mayday, mayday! We are looking for a May day more familiar to us. This COVID season is a struggle, but we continue looking forward with anticipation and hope for the coming change of season. However, it has been so inspiring to see help coming to those in need from so many Marty Handlon, Mayor different people and organizations—truly angels among us! So, we shall City of Alabaster continue to praise God, in the midst of this storm, in awe of His provision, protection, strength, knowledge, and wisdom, and praying for those in authority along the way. Those at the forefront of my thoughts and prayers are the medical professionals and first responders serving on the front lines—scared, tired but committed to the tasks at hand. Next, are all the other frontline workers making sure we can get the essentials we need, the exhausted parents balancing the multiple roles of worker, homeschool teacher, parent, and spouse, and those experiencing extreme and immediate financial difficulty. COVID has impacted all of us in various ways—some more detrimentally than others. It is important for us to remember, we are not called to be Super Heroes on our own—it takes a village! And, we are blessed with a village full of generosity, hospitality, and service. It is not a sign of weakness to seek help, or even rest. In fact, it is a sign of real strength. May is Mental Health Awareness month, and COVID has given us another life stressor which can impact our mental health. It is no secret how much effort we have put into “removing the stigma” since 2017, and we will continue those efforts until seeking help is commonplace. Therefore, please remember the available resource here in our community and around Shelby County— Central Alabama Wellness, with the mission of service to communities. They are willing to help with mental health and substance abuse. The anxiety of times like these can start to mount up. They have dedicated clean rooms available at each location and encourage use of the access line for appointments: 205-651-0077. Help is available with just a phone call. As we anticipate our state’s start to open in phases of a new normal, there are transitions ahead. As businesses continue to make adjustments for the health and safety of those they serve, please be patient and gracious. We will continue to update information on our social media pages and website as it becomes available. If you continue to have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. I close these comments with Congratulations to all seniors on the most unique senior year ever! Do not mourn too long for what you think you missed, or you may miss the blessing in your uniqueness. Good luck on the new journey ahead of you! You will do great things! Happy Mother’s Day to all!

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THIS EDITION

4 Council Comments 6 Teen Council Comments 6 For Tomorrow Comments 21 CC Meeting Minutes 22 Recognizing Memorial Day 22 Beautification Award 23 Calendar

FEATURES

7 Celebrating Mom 8 Alabaster Graduating Seniors 12 First Responders 14 Dear Senior Year

SPOTLIGHTS

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Non Profit Spotlight Citizen Spotlight Business Spotlight Employee Spotlight

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Scott Brakefield

Ward 6 | City Council President brakefield@cityofalabaster.com

Greetings! It seems like time is standing still during this quarantine/shelter-in-place. I hope each of you have put this time to good use. I have enjoyed the time with my family. This would be a busy time for us as we would be navigating spring football and baseball seasons. So, the time around the dinner table enjoying a cooked meal has been nice. My hope is that we can start the return to some sense of normalcy soon. The month of May brings us Mother’s Day. Obviously, we should celebrate our mothers more often than one day. I would like to wish my wife and my mother-in-law a very happy Mother’s Day. I lost my mom many years ago and Mother's Day is still pretty tough. So, if your mother is still here with you. Make sure they know how much you love them. May also brings us Memorial Day. Please make sure you take to the time to say thanks for those that paid the ultimate price defending our country. Lastly, I want to say congratulations and good luck to the 2020 Graduates. Obviously, your senior year was not a conventional one. But it is an early opportunity to understand that things do not always go as planned. It speaks to your character how you respond to the adversities in your life. I wish you the best! I know great things are ahead! Scott

Sophie Martin

| Ward 1

martin@cityofalabaster.com

As we continue to navigate through the Coronavirus healthcare crisis, one large silver lining is how we have come together as a community here in Alabaster to take care of one another. I have witnessed firsthand neighbors helping each other by going to the grocery store, picking up prescriptions at the pharmacy, helping with childcare and delivering hot nutritious meals to those in need. Children are even getting involved by writing thank you letters to healthcare workers and first responders, delivering surprise gifts to the elderly and to their friends who they miss and are used to seeing every day. It seems as if we are coming out on the other side of the pandemic, but until it ends, and it will, we need to continue to follow health and safety guidelines. Thank you for continuing to support our local restaurants and small businesses during this challenging time. Progress continues in Ward 1. Development plans for renovating Abbey Wooley Park were recently approved by city council. This project is moving forward and I will keep you updated on progress. I look forward to our dedication ceremony when the renovations are completed. I truly appreciate all of you and our great city. If you have any cityofalabaster.com

questions for Ward 1, please feel free to contact me at slmartin@bcbsal.org. Kindest regards. Sophie

Rick Ellis | Ward 2 ellis@cityofalabaster.com

I hope everyone is doing well! It is May and usually we are thinking about things like the end of school and graduation. Sadly, we have turned our attention to things like e-schooling, social distancing and daily statistics. I am still hopeful that in the near future we will begin to open up our economy and we will slowly begin to get back to normal, or the new normal, even though none of us are sure what that will look like. Hopefully, soon, the school system will be able to have the graduation for all of our high school seniors that they all deserve. Please remember our firefighters and police officers during this time. They are all working to keep us safe while working through the new threat that this virus has created. Also, please remember Alabaster’s small businesses! Many of our small businesses will find it hard to re-open if the closure goes on much longer. It has never been more important to Shop Alabaster First. I wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day! Rick

Stacy Rakestraw |

Ward 3

rakestraw@cityofalabaster.com

Congratulations to Derek Henderson for being reappointed to the Alabaster City School Board. Derek has been very involved since he began this position in his original term. He is at so many events supporting all performing arts, academics, and athletic teams. Also, during the recent pandemic, Brian Binzer, the City Administrator, and other City employees have been working to continue communications with small businesses in Alabaster to be informed of options they have for help with the Federal Government's recent Care Act and SBA loans to help them with lost salaries and wages. Please don't hesitate to call Brian at (205) 664-6832 if you have any questions regarding small businesses. We recently passed an ordinance in our municipal code to have local control over the placement and aesthetics of small cell towers. Please go to our website to read the ordinance in full. Remember to also take a look at our current city budget which is available on our website for residents to see how your tax money is being managed and spent. Several resolutions were passed for purchasing of much-needed equipment for our Environmental Services Department which manages the stormwater runoff and the sewer system. Thank you to the employees of this department

COUNCIL COMMENTS for managing this part of our city services so well. Happy Mother's Day to my mom, Joyce Schmidt, and to the precious women in our city who love and take care of family and friends daily. We love you. Stacy

Greg Farrell

| Ward 4

farrell@cityofalabaster.com

In the coming weeks/months we hope that some of the stay-at-home orders will be lifted with restrictions that we will have to adhere to. When this occurs, please support our local businesses whenever possible. I want to once again say thank you to all of the nurses, doctors, janitors and first responders for all that you do. ALDOT is finishing the bridge work on HWY 31 for the turn lanes onto I-65, they are also putting the final paving of the lane expansions. When we do get to return to work and activities, hopefully this will make our travel commutes smoother. During an April Council Meeting, the Council appointed Jonathan Davis as new City of Alabaster Chief Court Clerk and Chief Magistrate. As we observe Memorial Day, let us not forget the men and women of our military that sacrificed their lives for our county. I would like to wish all the Mothers in the City a wonderful Mother’s Day this year; you deserve it more than ever during these times. Greg

Russell Bedsole | Ward 5 bedsole@cityofalabaster.com

About one month since I last wrote to you here we all find ourselves in a similar spot. Most have been at home waiting on a cue from our State leadership as to when it will be safe to return to work or to those recreational activities we all enjoy. Locally, the Mayor and her leadership team deemed it best to affirm Governor Ivey’s “stay at home declaration” and instituted a curfew at the request of our public safety department heads. I know of some in our community who were diagnosed with COVID, but I must say, to this point Alabaster has come through this pretty well. Thank you all who have heeded the warnings and did your part. It’s now the first of May, and as I compose my thoughts on this late April day, I feel that the time is near where we must get back to work. No, I’m not calling for back to work as we all were in early March, but I am saying it’s time for us to use what we have learned about this virus and get our community back going again. We must and will very soon take a sensible approach to how we all can work, live, and play in a post COVID world. I am an advocate for all the business owners and employees

who sit idle. I know you all need to get back your financial lives that have been robbed from you. On the other hand, I don’t want us to recklessly jump right back in the deep end and have this virus rear its ugly head again this spring and summer. Business owners and employees, rationally and calmly work with your local lawmakers to communicate how we can make this work. Let it be known how you can operate in this new normal and do it in a safe and responsible way. A one-size-fits-all approach will no longer be what’s best for our businesses and workers who are without jobs. My thoughts are certainly full of passion and a calling for a return to normalcy. Please do not mistake any of this as a call to revolt against the logical guidance of the medical and scientific community. We must take what we have learned and apply it to get Alabaster back to work. Have a great May and a very Happy Mother’s Day to all our Alabaster Moms! Please stay safe and let your city leaders know what we can do to help. Russell

Kerri Pate

| Ward 7

pate@cityofalabaster.com

Alabaster looks different. 119 is moving, 65 isn’t backed up, I don’t even recognize people in their masks! Everyone’s yards look phenomenal, there are even arrows and X’s telling you how to walk the aisles in the store. Uncharted territory for sure, and albeit none of us ever thought we would be living in times like these. But how great it is to be living in a community that has embraced each other (from a distance of course) with generous gifts, foods and prayers. No sooner do I receive a call of a need, that I get another call of provisions being made. Look at us! Givers, doers, helpers - we are Alabaster! Thank you! With spring sports being cancelled, we were able to authorize refunds for the family’s that had signed their little ones up to play. There are small cell towers that will be popping up all over our state and we were able to be proactive as a city to adopt an ordinance beforehand that would allow us to have some say over placement & aesthetics. I want to say congratulations to my own graduate, Sawyer (Thompson C/O 2020) and all of the other graduates out there. So many of you I can call by name and I cannot wait for you all to be reunited at the proper time. There’s nothing any of us could say to make things different or better, for this has never happened before. I can say that, through adversity, you will learn so much about yourself and others, some good, some bad. Hug longer, love harder and go do big things. Whether you are going to college, entering the workforce or joining our military, please know how proud you’ve made us all! Stay well friends and I hope we can all see each other at some of our favorite restaurants, nail salons or boutiques soon! Kerri cityofalabaster.com

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ALABASTER TEEN COUNCIL COMMENTS

By: Savannah Rakestraw This spring has looked a lot different than we all thought it would. Hopefully, soon everyone can look back and recall this time as only a memory. As for now, there is not much to do but follow the guidelines we are given to make sure we do everything we can to help us and those around us. Being a senior has

definitely provided me a much different view of the situation. Me and my classmates were supposed to be finishing the final moments of our high school experience, but instead, we are at home wanting nothing more than to be able to walk across that stage to say goodbye to the people and the city that gave us so much. This time has been completely unexpected; it still seems to surprise me every day that it continues. I believe that one day we will all look back and be able to see the good that God worked through this, though, right now the light at the end of the tunnel is hard to visualize. My favorite author, Lysa Terkeurst, wrote a book titled It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way where she wrote about how disappointments in life can leave us

feeling shattered and confused. Despite this, she believes that “Disappointment isn’t proof that God is withholding good things from us. Sometimes it’s His way of leading us Home.” I pray that everyone comes out of this with a new understanding and appreciation for the people and things around them. To the class of 2020, I hope to see you all soon so we can finish this out the way we want to. I want to thank the community of Alabaster for being my home and blessing me with all of the opportunities to help me grow into the person I am today. Cherish the time you are all getting with your families and always look back on this time if you need to remember why to treasure every moment life gives you. AC

ALABASTER FOR TOMORROW COMMENTS By: Brandon Matthews For Tomorrow, Program Director

ow! What a season it has been. As our year began, who would have guessed that in the coming months we would live through a history-making moment? COVID-19 has impacted our lives in so many ways. The virus has disrupted our lives physically, mentally, socially, and financially. In the middle of everything around you, consider one question today. “How am I doing?” During a high stress season it’s easy to focus on all of the external circumstances and forget about the internal. Take care of your body and your mind and connect with others to benefit your mental health. Make it a daily habit to ask yourself “How am I doing?” If the answer to that question is consistently unhealthy, it may be time to ask for help.

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For Tomorrow is here to help provide resources and options for your well-being. There are many great local and national groups that can provide support. If you are in need of these resources let us know at info@alabasterfortomorrow.com.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Doing Today For Tomorrow is the heartbeat of For Tomorrow. We understand that the actions we take today will benefit our tomorrow. During this season where stress and anxiety is high for so many, we want to share a resource that may be helpful. Earlier in the year we hosted a webinar with the Warrior Wellness Group of Alabaster to share coping strategies for stress and anxiety. This resource along with others can be found at www.alabasterfortomorrow.com.

FEATURE

Creative ways to celebrate mom for Mother’s Day F

or the Higginbotham brothers, celebrating their mom this Mother’s Day will be a bit different than previous years. “We would normally take her out to dinner or a movie she wants to see, but we probably can’t do that this year,” said Ben Higginbotham. “We will likely make dinner at our house instead, or make sure that if we need to order something we do it in enough time to get here.” Since being quarantined due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Alabaster brothers Ben, Jack and Jude have spent time working on a creative list of ideas for their mom that veers away from many traditional ways people celebrate. The boys have considered things to celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10, such as serving their mom breakfast in bed, making her homemade cards or items from things around the house, making up songs for her, or sending her video messages telling her how much they love her. They have also considered giving her a book of homemade coupons for their mom to redeem at any time so they can clean for her, so she doesn’t have to. Here is a list of ideas for creative ways to celebrate moms this Mother’s Day: • Create a coffee or tea menu to serve your mom her favorite cafe drinks. • An at-home salon or spa day. This gives your mom the opportunity to feel pampered while taking the time

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to make her feel special. Simple items such as a hairbrush, nail polish, or face mask can help provide an oasis even if it is just in the living room. Create a custom board game or plan a family game night to play a favorite board game. Trivia games can also be easy to assemble, and some families may opt to include many trivia questions about their mom as part of the competition. Make a piece of art to frame for the wall. This can be an all-ages activity encompassing all of the at-home-activities that were accomplished during the quarantine. Whether it is a simple handprint outline, a painted picture, or a coloring page, these can make easy framed art pieces. Write a story dedicated to your mom: this allows the inner-creative to come up with different ideas that include your mom as the main character. Create a digital cookbook/photo book using your mom’s favorite recipes. Sometimes recipes can be hard to find, or maybe they are not in one place, so this provides a good way to keep them all in one place. Plus, it is a good way to preserve recipes that may need to be handed down for future generations. Host an at-home tea party. Set up a photo shoot by creating a fun backdrop and getting the whole family together for a snapshot.

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Send a video message telling your mom how much she means to you. Bring the cinema to her by using an at-home projector to display her favorite movie. A digital reading subscription. Bake her favorite dessert. Take a family hike together. Organize a family Skype or Zoom session so family members near and far can connect. Many families may not be able to be together in one place this year, so arrange a time for everyone to sit down and talk.

The Higginbotham’s agree on one thing: Mother’s Day is a day they can celebrate their mom and tell her how much they love her. “It is a day we can celebrate our mom, and it means our moms don’t have to cook,” said Jude Higginbotham, the youngest of the three brothers. Oldest, Ben Higginbotham said Mother’s Day is a time where people can appreciate their moms for everything they do. “It is a good time to show our mom’s we appreciate all they have done for us, and all they can keep doing for us, because we might not always show it, but we really do appreciate you all.” Jack Higginbotham echoed his brother’s sentiments and included that he looks forward to telling his mom how great she is. “Mother’s Day is a time where we can just tell her how much we love her.” cityofalabaster.com

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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

What does Jesus mean when He calls us to “follow Me” in Matthew 16? “If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me for he that saves his life will lose it and he that loses his life, for My sake will save it” (Matt 16:24-25). If self-denial is a hard lesson, it is no more than what our Master learned and practiced to redeem us, and to teach us. A true disciple of Christ is one that follows Him in duty, and will follow Him to glory. Our cross in this passage represents the self denial in our new life of submission to Jesus. “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies (lives) as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship” (Roman’s 12:1). “If a person follows Jesus, they must voluntarily renounce everything that might hinder their discipleship.” They must follow in his footsteps as the sheep after the shepherd, the servant after his master, the soldiers after their captain; so much so that our life becomes Christ living in us. (Matthew Henry) This passage speaks of submitting to the changed life that following Jesus demands and of those that are willing and those who are not. The Christian’s call is to sacrifice or put to death, his own will and to live for Christ, His Church and His ministry. In Matt 4:17 Jesus said “repent” which is to turn from our will and trust in his. The person who preserves his old life will lose it in eternity. The one who gives up his old life to follow Christ will find eternal life and this is the meaning of our verse (see also Mark 10:28-30). In Matt 7:20-22 Jesus says, “Many in that day (the day of His return) will cry out to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ but will not enter in (Heaven), but the one that does the will of the Father will enter. This again confirms we

cannot simply follow our own will but must study and do God’s will. “Hypocrisy will be judged harshly (Read Matt 22:11-14). Jesus asked, “What is a man profited, if he gain the whole world but lose his own soul?” (Matt 16:26). Every person has a soul of their own. The soul lives in us now and will continue after death. Our life now determines the soul’s life eternally. “He is no fool that gives up a life he cannot keep for one he cannot lose” (Jim Elliot - missionary). Jesus’ first command to his Disciples was “Follow Me,” and it is the path of all who truly believe. Is your name in His book of eternal life? It is if you truly believe in Jesus. Colby Reeves - Evangel Member At Evangel we offer various bible studies by our Pastors and Elders to learn further how to follow Jesus. All are welcome! (See website) Evangel Church PCA – 423 Thompson Rd. Alabaster, AL. 35007 205-664-0889 evangelchurchpca.org

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FIRST RESPONDERS STILL RESPONDING W

ith the onslaught of COVID-19, the closures, the stayat-home orders and the closing of schools, there has been a lot of change. Yet, in the middle of this change one thing remains the same: the commitment to serve from our first responders. And while the commitment has not changed, the approach has. “Well the virus totally changed the way we respond to patients,” shared Alabaster Fire Chief Tim Love. This change starts with the dispatch, more commonly known as 911. The dispatchers are asking questions of every medical call about their current condition and symptoms, and, if they are able, to meet the firemen outside the structure. When the EMTs arrive they only have one personnel go forward and evaluate the patient. And they might be in their full personal protection equipment (PPE). “We are using limited contact; one or two are interacting with the patient. Usually, through the day, they will choose the same two people for the day. So our goal is to limit contact,” shared Chief Love. For trauma calls, each firefighter is shows up in their full gear. All of these measures have not interfered with the response time or the care that emergency calls are receiving. “Our call volume is still up,” explained Love. “We are here seven days a week, 24 hours a day. We are responding to every call we receive. We are still providing the same care on every call. We haven’t cut back on staffing. Those things really haven’t changed for us.”

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OPERATIONAL CHANGE While the customer service and care is still the same, the operational changes necessary to keep this high level of care are numerous. “We have stopped approving vacation time off. We have stopped allowing visitors to the stations. We have stopped allowing crews to buy groceries in groups; only one member goes in at a time. All of these changes are designed to keep our fire department fully functioning and fully staffed,” he shared. Other operational changes include extra cleaning and disinfection of the station and all of the equipment. “We are going through an extreme cleaning of everything. We go through a disinfection process twice a day for all apparatus. We are using OZone generators twice a day in addition to disinfectants. And we are having mandatory temperature checks for all staff members before and after each shift. If you are sick, you are staying home,” Chief Love spelled out. The normal cross crew training exercises are on hold. Instead, each station does its own training. Battalion chiefs, who normally move between all three stations, are limiting their movement between each location. All of this done is to keep every firefighter healthy so they can be safe and serve the community.

LESSONS LEARNED Alabaster’s first responders are also learning lessons. “I think we have learned some things, like that we are really able to track our usage rate for our disposable gear; we will know what to

FEATURE According to the CDC the following guidelines will help protect you and others: • Clean your hands often • Avoid close contact • Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others • Cover coughs and sneezes • Clean and disinfect For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

order and keep on hand. We have learned to change our staffing situation quicker. We have learned a lot better disinfection, and even day-to-day personal hygiene. The end result will be less minor illness. We learned a lot of depending on the CDC, depending on the factual information. We can only make our decision based on facts,” shared Chief Love. They have also learned to cooperate even more effectively with the Alabaster Police Department (APD). “We are in daily contact and we work with the police department on just about every call. They are there to support us. We have learned to support them as well. We are the main supplier of PPE for all city departments, and we have trained their personnel on how to correctly use the protective gear. We work closely with ADP,” Chief Love explained. Chief Love has also seen that no one is immune to learning something new. “I think everyone is learning some good lessons. People are learning to get along with their families and neighbors. In the long run, we may see some good things come out from this,” he said with a smile.

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I am so sorry we took you for granted. All of the countless times I prayed, begged, and hoped that it would be over soon, I take it back. Don’t leave me like this. Don’t leave us like this. This is supposed to be my year, our year. It was stripped like a fumble that you just recovered to run into the endzone. Only in this endzone, there are no points for the winning team. We lost the game. The game that was supposed to be a guaranteed win. As a senior, you are just supposed to show up and try. Especially the second semester. Now there is nothing to show up to. Your favorite restaurant? Take out only. The Walmart where you are supposed to buy supplies for your senior prank? Good luck. Stay six feet apart. Twenty people in at a time. One in, one out. Your high school? Closed until further notice. The training room, where you volunteer your time to wrap ankles, and catch up with the athletes that have to carry on a state championship program that your class laid the foundation for? Closed. Your lifeguard job? Closed. You have been furloughed, like millions of other Americans. Oh hey, did you know your town has a curfew now? Do not be out after 11 p.m. unless you have a letter from your company giving you a reason to be on the road. You are stuck. You feel like a dog, trapped in a yard with an invisible fence. Anytime you think you can make a break for it, ZAP! There is no way out- not anytime soon at least It amazes me how quickly things fell apart. One Friday, I was working a tennis match for our athletic training program. I was out for most of the day as I assisted our athletic trainer by ensuring the health of all our athletes. Then later that day I find out from our governor, schools are closed till April 6th. Okay, great, an extra-long spring break. Then on March 26, I sat in the living room with my mom. When 4 p.m. hit, the governor took the podium. I sat there frozen as I heard the words, “All Alabama K-12 schools will move to distance and online learning for the rest of the year.” It was one of those “where were you when” moments that people talk about. I then realized that Friday was my last Friday, and my extra-long spring break turned into a 4-month summer vacation. I guess any normal kid would have been excited. Why did it feel like I was just stabbed in the heart and left for dead? That day, everything slipped through the cracks. How is it fair? The Class of 2020 lost their Prom, their Senior Breakfast, and possibly their Graduation. We lost our senior prank. We lost our senior skip day. My fellow in season student athletes just lost their season. They lost that last chance to beat their rival. They lost their chance to win a state championship. They lost their chance to earn a scholarship. We lost our last day of school. We lost the chance to ever walk down the halls as a student. We lost everything. The worst part about all of this? We did not get the chance to say goodbye. Every senior class, except us, got that opportunity. I fully believe that every student has that one teacher they can go to no matter what. Lucky, I had a lot of those. From Ms. Musial and Mrs. Deramus, my teachers that welcomed me into high school (and oddly enough, finished high school with me). To Mrs. Tetstone, Dr. Mosley, Mrs. Roberson, Mrs. Blackmon, and Ms. Taliaferro, to Mr. Elliot, Coach Miller, and Coach Garret- thank you for being standout teachers on my experience at Thompson. Sorry I never got the chance to tell you goodbye. Sure, I can shoot them a text, but nothing compares to a hug or a handshake in the halls of your school as you leave the building for the last time. We never got the chance to hug Ms. Hayes or shake hands with Dr. Hester. But for now, all I can say is Thank you. Thank you for giving me valuable life lessons, unforgettable memories, and relationships I will carry forever. Thank you for teaching me perseverance, leadership, and a little bit of street smarts. Thank you for being the school that made everyone feel like a someone. Thank you to the best teachers, coaches, counselors, administrators, lunch ladies, and anyone else that made an impact on my time at Thompson High School. It was a time cut short, very short, but I still remember the anxiety of walking in as a freshman like it was yesterday. Now, we are stuck with the fact that we will never walk our halls again, we will never talk to each other between class changes, and we never got a chance to tell our favorite teachers goodbye. Let it be a lesson that not every day is guaranteed, and you never know when it will be your last time to do something. Thank you Thompson, for we will always love and honor, ‘till eternity. Socially distant and now Alumni of Thompson High School,

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MAKING IT EASIER TO ACHIEVE WELLNESS Central Alabama Wellness serves those struggling with mental illness and substance abuse disorders Formerly known as the Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center, the organization was renamed Central Alabama Wellness in January 2020. With locations in Calera, Clanton and Pelham, it is a non-profit dedicated to providing a variety of wellness services for individuals dealing with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. “By definition, wellness is an active process of becoming aware and making choices towards a healthy and fulfilling life,” director Richard Fallin said. “Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a process of change and growth.” He went on to explain, “Maintaining wellness is the cornerstone to achieving the best possible quality of life. It is our goal at Central Alabama Wellness to help others live life well.”

SERVING ALL AGES IN CENTRAL ALABAMA On a regular basis, the staff and team at Central Alabama Wellness provide access to a variety of helpful resources for patients throughout Chilton and Shelby Counties. When working with families of children and teens ages five to 18, the ultimate goal is to help the children achieve success in all areas of their lives. “Children and teens with emotional and behavioral issues need special attention and specialized care in an environment especially designed for them,” they explained. Treatment plans for adults can include individual, group and/or family therapy. “We also offer medication monitoring and Psychiatric services by Board Certified Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners.”

THE IMPORTANCE OF DRUG PREVENTION Zina Cartwell is the Prevention Director for Central Alabama Wellness. Even with her 15 years in the drug prevention profession, she even finds herself shocked by the level of substance use dangers that inundate today’s youth. For this reason, Central Alabama Wellness’s Prevention Program offers information about tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse to the community through educational programs and events at schools, parents, agencies, and other groups in the community.

MAINTAINING MENTAL WELLNESS DURING COVID-19 One important factor to consider is to focus on what we can control. Fallin said a sense of loss of control is a major contrib-

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uting factor to many mental disorders. During these challenging times, he said must change the way we think in order to change the way we behave. “We have been limited on the things we are allowed to do right now and our mind races to all the things we can’t do while forgetting all the things we can do. Take time. Focus on those things you can do. Enjoy those things.” Some coping skills to accomplish this may include: • Going for a walk and meditating on the things you can control. • Exercising regularly if possible. • Using a journal to write down the things you want to do some time in the future. • Writing the name of the restaurants you want to visit when we get to engage in community again. • Researching a new hobby. • Learning something new. • Spending time talking with your kids and family and friends. (You may need to do this online or by phone, but that works!)

Central Alabama Wellness has counselors and therapists on staff who are here to help. Call them today at 205-651-0077, day or night, and they will connect you to a professional who can help. IN THE CASE OF EMERGENCY, ALWAYS CALL 9-1-1.

CITIZEN SPOTLIGHT

THE VALUE OF KEEPING CONNECTED Charles and Jane Cornelius

harles and Jane Cornelius are both natives of Guntersville, Alabama. They first met in high school and were sweethearts, but they didn’t get married until 23 years later! The couple has a glowing list of personal and professional accomplishments they have individually achieved. Charles attended North Florida Junior College and Troy State on basketball scholarships. He is a Troy State graduate with BS Degrees in Medical Technology and Accounting. He is a 2018 Marshall County Sports Hall of Fame inductee based on his high school and college athletic performance. He has invested 10 years in the hospital lab field, and then 35 years in medical sales. He is currently a real estate agent working with Re/Max First Choice. Jane is a JSU graduate with a MS degree in Education/English. She retired from teaching high school English after 28 years and retired from church office administration after 12 years. During their 26 years of marriage, they have called Alabaster “home” for the last 19 years. Together, they say they love that the city of Alabaster maintains a “small town feel” even though it is growing and

has one of the largest 7A schools in the state. “The city offers all the retail, restaurants, and services needed, but still has the friendly aspect of a small town,” Charles continued. Charles has always given back to communities wherever he has lived. For examples, he volunteered as a coach for the Boy’s Club in Nashville; served in a similar role in Cullman for the Park and Recreation League; and again at a private Christian school in Birmingham. His volunteer work with First United Methodist Church of Alabaster allows him to donate time and energy to help keep their church facility in good condition. “Churches are key to maintaining strong family connections in the community,” he pointed out. “Everyone is gifted with different talents. It is only fair to give back to my community and church from my skill set.” Three years ago, the Cornelius’s Councilwoman, Sophie Martin, approached Charles about serving on the Alabaster Commercial Development Authority. “Our committee assists the Mayor and City Council in cultivating new business for the city,” he explained. “I feel it is important to the city of Alabaster that we keep current

businesses in Alabaster and to develop new ones to keep our tax base strong.” Even with all the ways Charles is involved throughout his community, Charles also finds time to enjoy tennis and Alabama football. But he identifies one of the best parts of his days as the quiet evenings he gets to spend with Jane and the time he gets to enjoy with their son (Richard Adams), daughter-in-law ( Jessica) and grandson (Daniel). “Daniel is almost three years old and he is the undisputed boss of all of us!”, the doting grandparents laughed. The couple also enjoys their two cats, Henry and Kady. “Their mother was a rescue taken in by a sweet family, and we lucky enough to get the pick of the litter. And yes, they are named for Longmire characters!” Even though the current COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted the normal flow and routine of life for Charles and his family, his family utilized the Zoom online video chatting service to stay connected. “It was so good to see the faces of those we can’t visit (in person).” He remains optimistic and encouraging for the rest of the community as well, “Follow the state and national guidelines to keep yourself and your family healthy, and remember we have excellent medical care in Alabaster if needed. Reach out to neighbors, especially the elderly ones, and stay connected to extended family as much as possible.” cityofalabaster.com

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

RECOGNIZING SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Hairway to Heaven

eth Davis is the owner of and hair stylist at Hairway To Heaven. Her business opened as a salon on May 15, 2012. Located at 124 Market Center Drive, the building used to be the old Winn Dixie shopping center in Alabaster. The beauty salon’s services include haircuts, color, highlights, balayage, perms and more. “As an owner, I have been very blessed to have had the same four people working with me for these eight years. Tori Chance, Jessie Hoover, Jim Rice and Lindsey Quinn are all four beautiful people inside and out,” she said gratefully. “They are all also wonderfully talented hair stylists.” Beth knows that everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Professionally, she has had to keep her salon doors closed since March 18th. “All of us at Hairway to Heaven have been very blessed to have not gotten sick during this time off. But until we hear differently, we will be closed until (at least) May 1st.” Once the small business is approved to reopen, the stylists will be taking many precautions as they go back to work. “We

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will be seeing customers by appointment only. Absolutely no walk-ins will be allowed,” she pointed out. “We will schedule our appointments spaced apart, so we won’t have more than one customer for each stylist in the salon at once.” In addition, customers with appointments will have to wait in their cars until they are called to come in. “They will then be

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT asked to wash their hands when they come in and it would be nice if they would wear a mask. Stylists will, of course, be wearing masks and gloves and will be wiping down their stations between each customer,” Beth continued. “This will take some getting used to, but these are the guidelines that have been set for us.” She admitted that some of the Hairway to Heaven stylists will have difficulty returning to work on their usual days since their children are no longer in school and daycares are closed, but as a team, they are committed to meeting the needs of their customers as soon as possible! “We’ve been keeping in touch with our customers on a regular basis. Everyone says they’re getting pretty shaggy, and some have told us some funny stories of cutting their husband’s hair,” she shook her head with a smile. “We have been selling a product called ‘WOW’ to try to help our customers make it to their next color service.” In the midst of it all, Beth still admits that she has enjoyed the extra time that she has had over these past several weeks. “I’ve gotten lots of things done at home I’ve been needing to do. I have also used this time to draw closer to the Lord and study my Bible,” she shared. “But since I’m about to run out of things to do now, it’ll be nice to return to work and see all our awesome customers we call friends!”

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ALABASTER WELCOMES NEW CHIEF MAGISTRATE AND CLERK OF COURT Jonathan Davis, Alabaster’s new Chief Magistrate and Chief Clerk of Court, is excited to be joining the Alabaster Municipal Court team and make an impact. His first day on the job was almost two weeks into the COVID-19 crisis. Davis has made a career in criminal justice. “I left Montgomery because I was really looking for a challenge. I was a magistrate for seven years in Montgomery. Prior to that I worked for the District Attorney’s office. As a member of the Army National Guard, in which I served for eight years, I was a paralegal,” shared Davis. He graduated from Troy University with a BS in Criminal Justice and served as a member of the Student Government Association, rising to become SGA President. Mayor Handlon shared, "I was impressed right away with the fearless attitude Jonathan embraced his new job, in new surroundings--people and city, without hesitation of possible COVID-19 exposure. He may have thought about it, but he didn't show it. He hit the ground running, and has made an immediate impact." Jonathan is completely dedicated to the Alabaster Municipal Court’s vision is to provide exemplary public services to its citizenry and the general public. Implementing

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT innovative ideas where it counts the most and creating internal processes to work more efficiently utilizing improved technology will position the Alabaster Municipal Court to achieve a fair, impartial process whereby city ordinance and misdemeanor complaints can be resolved. “Doing The Right Thing for Every Person, Always.” Davis works closely with APD Chief Curtis Rigney. “It has been great working with Chief Rigney. He has been very open, and we communicate very well, particular with COVID-19. I appreciate the person that he is and the leadership he brings to the police department,” Davis shared enthusiastically. The role of magistrate is vital for the Alabaster Municipal Court. “Some would consider them limited jurisdiction judges. They aren’t judges, but they were simply created to respond to emergency situations, such as the COVID-19 crisis. Judges are not always accessible, but cities can employ magistrates who are more affordable and accessible,” explained Davis. A magistrate can issue warrants for arrests and summons for court appearances. It is a vital role to the rule of law in Alabaster. Davis’ other role as Chief Court Clerk is more of a customer service role. “Clerks answer public questions, work with defendants and work with the municipal judge, and just keeping everyone informed and keeping the records up to date. My role is to be the policy creator. This is what the law says about this or that, so making sure that we do that process correctly based on the law. I just create the framework for the clerks to work with to protect the defendant and everyone involved legally,” he said. Davis is an active member of his church, True Divine Baptist Church, and has a love for gospel music. He likes to travel and was an active member of a gym. “Right now, I have to work out at home, but I like to stay fit,” he said with a smile. “My view of Alabaster,” shared Davis, “is it is an amazing city. It is small enough, yet it is so close to everything. It has some great characteristics of a small city, but near a big city! I really like the people. I am looking forward to really getting to know the community a lot better.”

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (ABRIDGED) Unabridged version of minutes and resolutions/ordinances can be found on the city webpage at www.cityofalabaster.com.

MARCH 2, 2020 AT 7 PM

Agenda Items: 1.Resolution 030220 A Resolution to Provide A Merit Increase for Eligible Employees and Appointed Officials Motion Passed Unanimously 2.Resolution 030220-A A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Agreement for ACCC Tournament Motion Passed Unanimously 3.Resolution 030220-B A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a MOU with First United Methodist of Alabaster Motion Passed Unanimously 4.Resolution 030220-C Establishing Voting Location for the upcoming 2020

Municipal Elections Motion Passed Unanimously 5.Resolution 030220-D Authorizing Agreement with WEX Fuel Cards through the State Bid List Motion Passed Unanimously 6.Resolution 030220-E Authorizing Application and Acceptance of FY20 LSTA Grant for the Library Motion Passed Unanimously 7.Resolution 030220-F Authorizing Agreement with Lamar to Update Billboard Honoring Alabaster’s State Championship Wins Motion Passed Unanimously SAID MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:21 PM

MARCH 16, 2020 AT 7 PM

Agenda Items: 1.Resolution 031620 Authorizing Agreement with Grays Tree Service for Demolition of Building Motion Passed Abstain - Kerri Pate (7) 2.Resolution 031620-A Declaring a State of Emergency Motion Passed Unanimously 3.Resolution 031620-B A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Rugged Notebook Computers for Police Cars and Code Enforcement Motion Passed Unanimously *Ordinance 20-95 Ordinance 20-95 Motion Passed

Opposed - Scott Brakefield (6) *Ordinance 20-96 An ordinance amending various sections of the zoning ordinance of the City of Alabaster, AL Motion Passed Unanimously ***Ordinance 20-97 An ordinance to rezone property from B-3 to institution Motion Passed Unanimously SAID MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:25 PM

* Public Hearing on these Items ** Set Public Hearing on these Items

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RECOGNIZING MEMORIAL DAY

Ways to recognize our military heroes even during the COVID-19 pandemic

emorial Day is typically recognized with public parades and large family gatherings honoring those who died while in the U.S. Armed Forces. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, necessary restrictions and required social distancing will likely make this year look a little differently than usual. However, there are still a number of ways that families can choose to honor those lost while defending our valued freedoms: •

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Leverage your social media channels to call attention to the importance of Memorial Day and pay homage to the men and women who have been lost defending our freedoms. Show solidarity by wearing patriotic apparel or accessories when you go about your day on May 25, 2020. Spend a few minutes around the dinner table with your family on Memorial Day to discuss the freedoms that our servicemen and women fought so valiantly to preserve. Display American flags or patriotic wreaths on your property, on your front door or in your windows. Schedule a meaningful moment of silence in your home or at your workplace to honor those who have died. Recognize lost loved ones of coworkers by name, if possible. Fly your American flag at half-staff for the day. Make a financial contribution to your local VFW, Salvation Army, the Alabama National Cemetery, or other similar organizations working to recognize and support the families of veterans. Use sidewalk chalk to decorate your driveway with messages of appreciation and patriotic images.

Alabaster citizens are encouraged to play or sing “The Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 25. Once the pandemic restrictions are lifted, consider coming together in-person to pay public tribute to those who gave all. Until that time, please stay home, stay healthy and continue honoring our heroes.

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CALENDAR LIBRARY The Albert L. Scott Library is located at 100 9th Street N.W., Alabaster. Mon., Tue. and Thu.: 9 am - 7:50 pm Wednesday: 10 am - 5:50 pm Friday: 9 am - 5:50 pm Saturday: 10 am - 4:50 pm Sunday: 1 pm - 4:50 pm

If you would like more information concerning programs, please contact the Library at 664-6822. CLOSED DATES: May 25-Memorial Day

YA YA YARNERS May 4, 11, & 18. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Ya Ya Yarners are meeting at the Albert L. Scott Library now! Do you knit or crochet? Would you like to learn how? If so, we have a group for youâ&#x20AC;Ś the Ya Ya Yarners! We will teach you if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how. We will start you with one of two simple projects. We will supply the needles or hooks and yarn and a pattern. If you already have a project under way bring it along to work on. We also do community projects such as hats for service members, lap blankets, prayer shawls and many other things, plus we have a really good time. We hope you will join us! For more information please call the library at 205-664-6822 or email Carol Smith at csmith@shelbycounty-al. org. Program takes place in the meeting room.

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ADULT SUMMER READING

May 12, 10 a.m.

Join us for our Adult Summer Reading program again this year. Read books to enter for a chance to win weekly prizes and a final grand prize. Due to the uncertainty around our opening date we will have all sign-up online this year and we will encourage everyone to utilize Libby and Hoopla for e-books and audio books until we resume regular operations. Online registration begins May 17th. The program will start on June 1st and continue through July 24th. Visit our website to sign up! For more information please call the library at 664-6822.

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Basic Computer Skills May 19. 10 a.m.

This class is designed for beginners. Introduces students to starting the computer, navigating the desktop and file Management.

ABC & DS OF MEDICARE May 11, 1 p.m.

Karen Haiflich of the Medicare Information Source will help you navigate through the process of Medicare. Learn about filing, benefits, and any other questions you might have. Program takes place in the meeting room.

LIBRARY BOOK GROUP

ARTHRITIS EXERCISE CLASS Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. (ZOOM)

BEGINNING LETTERING CLASS Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. (ZOOM)

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING

PAINT ALONG Fridays, 12 p.m. ( Facebook Live) (Contact Senior Center if supply kit is needed)

GARDENING WITH BETTY May 11, time TBA (ZOOM)

STRETCH YOUR BRAIN WITH STACY May 12, 2 p.m. (ZOOM)

May 26. 6 p.m.

Call or come by to sign up. 205-664-6822.

May 8. 6 p.m.

Learn how to create brochures, programs and other graphic-based documents.

Tuesdays, 12 p.m. (Facebook Live)

Join us to discuss The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish. Set in London of the 1660s and of the early twenty-first century, The Weight of Ink is the interwoven tale of two women of remarkable intellect: Ester Velasquez, an emigrant from Amsterdam who is permitted to scribe for a blind rabbi just before the plague hits the city; and Helen Watt, an ailing historian with a love of Jewish history. Program takes place in the meeting room.

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May 5. 10 a.m.

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May 21, 7 p.m.

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A fun and informative class to learn what to expect with Medicare and how to ask the right questions. Perfect for anyone wanting to learn about their Medicare options. Presented by Eric Smith, the founder of Medicare Advisors of Alabama. Program takes place in the meeting room.

BOOK CLUB May 18, 9:30 a.m. (ZOOM) We will be offering most of the classes through ZOOM, so they will need to download the app. To register, call the Senior Center 205-663-1307 or email spayton@cityofalabaster.com for more information. Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/AlabasterSeniorCenter cityofalabaster.com

CITY COUNCIL SOPHIE MARTIN, WARD 1 205-506-8961 martin@cityofalabaster.com

CITY OF ALABASTER 1953 Municipal Way Alabaster, AL 35007 www.cityofalabaster.com 205-664-6800 MARTY HANDLON, MAYOR 205-664-6831 handlon@cityofalabaster.com

RICK ELLIS, WARD 2 ellis@cityofalabaster.com STACY RAKESTRAW, WARD 3 205-529-3326 rakestraw@cityofalabaster.com GREG FARRELL, WARD 4 farrell@cityofalabaster.com

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