Alabaster Connection July 2017 by me2graphicsllc

ALABASTER

CONNECTION THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF ALABASTER | JULY 2017

Sweet Treats

TO BEAT THE HEAT pg. 10

CITY FEST PHOTO GALLERY

SUMMER GRILLING TIPS & TRICKS

TEEN FEST PREVIEW

Fireworks

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From the Mayor’s Desk Official Publication of the City of Alabaster Alabaster Connection is published monthly and is delivered to citizens of the City of Alabaster. Editorial Board The Public Relations Committee of the Alabaster City Council. Committee Chair Councilwoman Sophie Martin Councilwoman Kerri Pate Councilman Greg Farrell Editor Luke Camara, me2graphics, LLC Contributors Shana Camara Heather Leavell Lindsay Schluntz Megan Owens Lynn Barnett We welcome your comments & suggestions. Call 447-2214 or email luke@me2graphics.com

To advertise call 447-2214 Non-Emergency City Numbers Police 24-Hours 663-7401 Alabaster Water Board 663-6155 Fire Department 664-6818

City sponsored Independence Day fireworks will be on Sunday, July 2nd. As a reminder, the display site is in the area behind the old Silo near Publix on 119. Although the production can be easily viewed by the surrounding neighborhoods, many of our citizens have tailgate gatherings in available open areas or business parking lots—it brings me joy to see these signs of community! Once again, a big Marty Handlon, Mayor “shout out” to APH Radio (FM station 99.9) for providing patriotic theme music City of Alabaster for our listening pleasure! We hope everyone is able to find a safe, suitable spot to view the fireworks, as we dedicate a little time to celebrate this one nation under God, as well as honor all past and present sacrifices for our freedoms. As a city, we continue to push forward on improving our roads and infrastructure to accommodate the traffic flow in our area. As you know, Thompson Road and the Highway 26 Extension projects have already begun. Shelby County is the lead on both of these projects, and we certainly appreciate their diligent efforts towards these improvements. The Hwy 26/Fulton Springs extension suffered a lengthy delay shortly after it began, due to issues with coordination of right of way approval between utilities and CSX Railroad. Hopefully, by the time this newsletter goes to print, work will be back in full swing. The widening of Highway 119 project is nearing the end of the corridor study, and the next step will be acquiring the right of way needed for the approved corridor. Please remember, ALDOT and the Federal Highway Department determine the timeline for the project’s progression, since federal grant dollars are being used. During July, Alabaster Blvd will receive some major repairs. The road will be closed to both directions of traffic for approximately 4 days. As soon as dates are determined, we will post them on the city website, Facebook, and Twitter for your convenience. We had planned to complete the repairs in June, but engineers discovered issues which needed to be addressed for the long-term stability of the road. We apologize for the inconvenience, but road quality and safety ensure the best value for taxpayer dollars. We are very fortunate to have dedicated and hardworking city employees on staff in all departments. After five years in office, I continue to be impressed by their passion and initiative to improve your quality of life, as affected by their respective areas. So many of them do not consider this just a job, but a career for which they are passionate. I hope you will continue to show your appreciation at every opportunity. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions about how or why things are done, or provide constructive critiques on how you can be better served by our city. Those critiques are brought to the table to discuss, and our team members are challenged to improve upon current processes. The online Report a Concern continues to be a tool used to track issues or complaints to completion or resolution. However, some of our citizens have expressed concerns about improvements to the city’s website, which now asks users to create an account/username. It is a very easy process, with benefits you will enjoy. However, if you have any questions or concerns, Patrick Johnson, Alabaster’s IT Director, will be happy to help. You can reach him at 664-6800. Don’t forget to check out all of the Teen events scheduled this month—movies in the stadium and slip-nslide! You can follow them on social media—Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook. I am so proud of our young leaders, and their enthusiasm in working to serve others. In closing, have a safe and enjoyable July 4th! PLEASE be respectful of your neighbors and their pets in your celebrations. Stay cool, check on those susceptible to heat related dangers, and hydrate, hydrate, and re-hydrate. May God Continue to Bless America! Blessings,

THIS EDITION 4 Council Comments 18 Around Town 26 Calendar 30 CC Meeting Minutes

FEATURES 6 CityFest 8 Summer Grilling Tips 10 Sweet Treats 13 Teen Council

Spotlights 14 Citizen Spotlight 15 Employee Spotlight 16 Business Spotlight 18 Non-Profit Spotlight

Council Comments

Scott Brakefield

Ward 6 | City Council President Greetings! I hope that each of you have had a great start to your summer! Hopefully you will be able to read this prior to our 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. As a reminder, the fireworks will be shot from behind the old Kent Farms Silo on Highway 119. The event will take place on Sunday, July 2nd, and APH Radio will be broadcasting music synchronized with the display. I would like to thank Councilman Bedsole, Bucks Pizza and all the volunteers who assisted with the APD Appreciation event that was held at Buck's Pizza on June 22nd. It's a great event that allows the community to come out and support our local law enforcement.

Sophie Martin

Ward 1 Many residents were expecting Alabaster Boulevard to be closed June 19-21 for repair completion. According to project engineers, the middle median, where the work is being done, has sunk too low to match the newly poured curb which was completed mid-June. The median now needs to be raised up to prevent “pooling” when it rains. The road closure is temporarily delayed while the engineers reconfigure the project design. We will communicate the new closure dates as soon as we are notified. Please remember that for budget reasons, Alabaster Boulevard is being repaired in five different phases. The second one is currently being completed. The Soldiers of the Cross youth group is having a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, July 15 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Advanced Auto Parts off Highway 119 by the Burger King. In lieu of ticket sales, donations will be taken and all proceeds will go back to help those in need right here in the Alabaster community. Please support this important cause and drive off with a sparkling clean vehicle! With Independence Day approaching and as we celebrate our great nation’s birthday, thank you to all the many men and women who have served and are currently serving our country each and every day to protect our freedoms that we so often take for granted. Our gratitude cannot be expressed enough. If you have any ideas or questions regarding Ward 1 or Alabaster, please contact me at martin@cityofalabaster.com. Kindest regards, Sophie Martin

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We are in a little bit of a slow time for our Parks and Rec Dept. They have had a busy spring with baseball, softball and soccer, not to mention all the support they provided the Arts Council during the Alabaster CityFest. The Parks and Rec employees work extremely hard and we greatly appreciate all of their efforts. The Alabaster Teen Council is busy providing our teens different events throughout the year. During the summer months, they provide Movies at the Stadium every other Tuesday. Hopefully our teens are attending, enjoying the free movie and an opportunity to hang out at the stadium. Lastly, I want to remind you to put August 3rd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on your calendar. ACS will be hosting a "Books in the Park" event to welcome students back and to celebrate literacy. Frios will be providing free pops to all ACS students, so come out to Veterans Park and enjoy the evening!

Rick Ellis

Ward 2 First, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Arts Council and everyone who put in the long hours and tremendous effort to make CityFest the incredible success that it was again this year. The weather was perfect, and if you are like me and like the band Queen, the Black Jacket Symphony was awesome! If you weren’t able to make it this year, go ahead and put it on your calendar and make plans to be there next year. It’s a lot of fun for the entire family! Despite the heat, the month of July is one of my favorite months of the year. Part of the reason is that we get to celebrate the founding of our great country on July 4th. While I do look forward to the swimming, barbeque and time with family, I also try to take some time to remember why it is we have the freedoms that we have. We would not have those freedoms if it were not for the brave men and women who have fought and served our country throughout our entire history. So, please take a minute to remember the ones who have made it possible for us to celebrate our Independence. As part of your celebration, don’t forget to come out on July 2nd and enjoy another great family event - our city-wide fireworks show. Check out the city website for more details. If you have any concerns, questions, ideas or suggestions for Ward 2 or the city, please contact me at ellis@cityofalabaster.com. Happy Independence Day! Rick

Council Comments

Stacy Rakestraw

Ward 3 The Council recently passed a resolution to accept the Water Pollution Prevention Annual Report, which is prepared by our Environmental Service Department. Information from their monthly discharge reports, recent pump station upgrades, the mitigation of phosphorus, managing the amount of sewer overflow and a lot of hard work resulted in the State approving the report. The results show a better overall health of the facility than last year. Thank you to Glenn McCord, Mike Brothers, Bill Atkinson, and the 19 staff members for going above and beyond to manage and run this department so well. Celebrate Independence Day with us on the evening of July 2! Behind the Alabaster Post Office, near the old silo, there will be a large fireworks display hosted by the City. Tune into 99.9 as APH Radio will have the theme music playing along with the fireworks show. The show begins at 9pm. Our Teen Council will be hosting their 2nd annual Slip n Slide, a giant water inflatable, a dunking booth and concessions at Veterans Park on July 18. Bring a beach towel and don’t forget to sign a permission slip and send it with your teen. Also, thank you to Shelby County for repaving CR 44 (1st Ave) and several intersections along this route. Come to our work sessions, pre-meeting or meetings anytime to stay updated on the details of items we are working on for the City. Stacy Rakestraw

Greg Farrell Ward 4

I want to thank the Arts Council and the City employees for making CityFest a great success again this year - your hard work is greatly appreciated. As we celebrate the birth of our nation, I am still amazed at what this country has accomplished since the Declaration in 1776. For a country that is still considered a young nation, the innovations can make you stop, think and be grateful. As a nation, we should not forget the sacrifices and struggles that our forefathers endured while forming our great country. I wish everyone a Happy July 4th, as we celebrate the birth and democracy of our nation. Safe travels to those going on summer vacations!

Russell Bedsole Ward 5

Greetings again, my Alabaster friends. I sincerely hope that your summer is off to a great start. Many of you have already taken a summer vacation, so I am sure you are counting down the days until school starts back (insert sarcasm). The rest of us hope that we can get away and relax for a few days before the end of summer. Each year, I take my space in this section in July to address the very important Independence Day we are about to celebrate. Each 4th of July is marked by backyard celebrations and cook-outs by the pool, and usually end with a few fireworks. The red, white, and blue is proudly on display everywhere you look. Patriotism fills our hearts, and, even if it is just for a second, we all pledge our allegiance as one nation under God. Alabaster, I call on each of you to continue this patriotic spirit, not only on this day, but throughout the year. Be an example of unity for all to see. I also have some great news for all of us - the perfect way to get the patriotic vibes flowing. I hope you will join all your friends and neighbors for our annual fireworks display. Just as in the last few years, grab a spot where you can see the sky above the post office for the best display in our area. This year’s show will be July 2nd and should start just after dark. Hope to see you there! Sadly, this is all my time for this month, but please send me any thoughts or needs you may have. Thank you, Alabaster, for the pleasure of serving you.

Kerri Pate Ward 7

I hope you all have settled in to your summer routines and are able to enjoy some of our City’s fun summer family events - June started off with City Fest 2017 & it was a HUGE success. This past month I have enjoyed hearing from many of you, whether it be with concerns or just a “hello.” I feel that together we have been able and will continue to get questions and concerns answered. Please remember that council meetings and work sessions are always open to the public and we would enjoy seeing you there. I am in the process of visiting the businesses in Ward 7 and I look forward to meeting you all as well. It is a complete honor and joy to serve you and I am always available by email, phone call or a visit. What are your ideas and dreams for our city? Independence Day has become a carefree day for people to enjoy family, friends, BBQ & fireworks, which is GREAT! Sometime during your day of celebrating please join me in reflecting on the sacrifices of our founding fathers that gave us this great country and its democracy. I hope your family can enjoy our City’s fireworks show on Sunday, July 2nd. Happy 241st Birthday America & God Bless! cityofalabaster.com

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SUMMER

GRILLING TIPS & TRICKS 1.

Start Grilling With A Clean (and SAFE!) Grill

Most people who use their grill regularly have become familiar with the process of cleaning their grill grates with that wiry-bristled cleaning tool. However, by using this wire brush, you may potentially be creating a serious danger for yourself and your family! In recent years, there has been an alarming influx of incidents where the tiny wire bristles on the cleaning brush have broken off during the cleaning process, and have become stuck in food during subsequent cookouts. Once ingested, these wires cause painful gastrointestinal problems that can be incredibly serious and may result in surgery or even death. Don’t Eat Wire Sarah McGuire is an Alabaster wife and mom of three, and as an Independent Advanced Director with Pampered Chef, she was thrilled to see the company adding a Wooden Grill Scraper to the Spring/Summer 2017 catalog. “Even the best filet is not worth enjoying if the end result is emergency surgery!” she said, in all seriousness. “This sturdy oak scraper is a great natural alternative to the traditional risky wire brushes, and is an inexpensive solution that can prevent such serious complications from simply cleaning your grill,” she continued. “Plus, the more you use it, the better it works, as grooves that perfectly match your unique grill will develop with each use!” Beat the Heat An additional safety feature of this grilling tool is the over 14” length, which allows you to easily clean your grill at a safe distance from the heat. “It’s hot enough in Alabama as it is! We don’t need burns from cleaning our grills, too!” ▶

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Become a Grill-Master with the Right Meats When it comes to knowing a thing or two about quality meats for the grill, talking with two Alabaster pros, Dave Woodruff and Bobby Molan, is the thing to do! Partners at DJ’s Fine Meats, these fellas

and Bobby do, you should season them beforehand. You have to be careful if you’re applying a sugar-based sauce, though, because it caramelizes quickly on the grill, especially if you’re trying to do it on a high heat. “We recommend you grill ribs until they’re almost nearly done, and then take them off the grill, apply your sauce, wrap the whole thing tightly in foil, and pop it in the oven for another hour or two to get ‘em really tender.” Get more meat-grilling tips – and a wide selection of quality meats for your next cookout – at DJ’s Fine Meats! www.DJsFineMeats.com 205-664-7232 | 9414 Hwy 119 | Alabaster Monday – Closed (use this day to assemble your menu!)

can answer your burning questions about grilling and give you great tips and tricks for this summer. One of Dave’s most important recommendations is to know the right temperatures and lengths of time to grill each meat: Chicken: “When you grill chicken, whether it’s a whole or a half or what-have-you, low and slow is always good.” Pork: “You may not know this, but especially with pork chops, grilling them to medium rare is now okay! That means you don’t have to cook it to death anymore! This is good news.” Steaks: You’ll get the most flavor out of this meat on the grill when it’s rare to medium rare. However, if you like your steaks medium well or well done, Dave says it’s best to stick with ribeye or a filet. “These cuts will stay tender longer. Other cuts, like sirloin, just becomes shoe leather when grilled for that long.” Ribs: If you are putting a dry rub on ribs, like Dave

Tuesday – Closed (use this day to marinate your steaks!) Wednesday & Thursday–OPEN:12PM-6PM Friday & Saturday – OPEN: 10AM-6PM Sunday – Closed (GO BBQ!)

Grilling with Big Daddy Bomb BBQ sauce When you have a BBQ sauce that’s the perfect blend of sweet with a little heat, there’s no end to the application opportunities! Just ask Dwayne Thompson – the Alabaster resident and ‘Big Daddy’ behind Big Daddy Bomb BBQ Sauce. “The amount of sauce you use, and when you use it, depends on the taste of the individual. But I’ve got lots of ways to use mine,” he said.

Some of these ways include the traditional methods, such as using it as a dipping sauce for grilled potato wedges, or brushing it on grilled shrimp, ribs or kabobs as a finishing glaze. “I recommend waiting until the meat is just almost done, and then putting it on,” Dwayne advised. He also shared these three creative grilled foods to try his Big Daddy Bomb BBQ sauce on, including: Grilled bologna: “Grill it until it’s hot and then sear it with some BBQ sauce to seal in some good flavor!” Smoky sweet grilled pineapple: “Peel the pineapple, cut it in half the long way, and grill it facedown until it’s tender. Then pull it off and add a glaze of the sauce, and some cinnamon and sugar for a little crunch. Then you can slice it to serve. It’s something that people maybe don’t usually think of grilling, but you've got to try it!” Oysters in the shell: For this perfectly summery take on oysters, Dwayne suggests popping the oyster open and putting it on the grill in the actual half shell. “As it gets warm, you sprinkle it with parmesan cheese – or your favorite cheese – and a little BBQ sauce. Let it get hot until it’s done to your preferred texture, and then you pull it off the grill.” Dwayne said some grill-aficionados also successfully make BBQ pizzas on the grill. But while you can certainly try this creative entrée at home, you can also check it out at Buck Creek Pizza – it’s made with Big Daddy Bomb BBQ sauce! Buck Creek Pizza is also where you can purchase Dwayne’s signature sauce by the bottle. AC To find out more about Big Daddy Sauces, connect with the company on social media. Big Daddy BBQ Sauce @bdbbqsauce. cityofalabaster.com

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Sweet Treats

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K & J’s Elegant Pastries When it comes to sweet treats, it’s safe to say that Kristal Bryant has likely achieved Sugar Master status. She is the owner of K & J’s Elegant Pastries. Here, she designs and creates sugary confections such as perfectly frosted cupcakes, stunning special event cakes, cinnamon rolls and more. While K & J’s has been in Alabaster for around four years, it has recently been relocated from their former space on Kent Dairy Road to their new shop just off main street on Highway 31. “We decided we wanted to add ice cream to our menu, and we couldn’t really do that in the old space,” Kristal explained. “Adding the Bluebell ice cream and milkshakes has really boosted the business, and offers something extra special!” When she brought out one of the many milkshake varieties that customers can choose from at an iPad kiosk, it was easy to see what made them so instantly popu-

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lar – they are anything but ordinary. “Our ‘Kolossal’ shakes come in lots of amazing flavors, like strawberry, s’mores, banana puddin’, candy bar express, salted caramel, Oreo…so many good ones to choose from,” she enthused. The reactions to these creatively plated and perfectly garnished creations is Kristal’s favorite part. “We actually created a hashtag (#ShakeFace) that people use when they post themselves with their shakes on social media. It’s a fun way for people to share their experience here, and it gives us an insight into how people are reacting to our different shakes.” However, it is the ‘Kolossal Jawdropper (K & J)’ shakes that really cause a commotion. “I created the first K & J shake on a whim. I had the name for it and knew it would be massive!” Kristal recalled. “Since K & J is short for my name and my husband and kid's names, I wanted it to

really represent ‘us.’” So, since Kristal’s favorite dessert is a brownie sundae, and her husband John’s favorite thing is an ice cream cookie sandwich, the original K & J Shake became a vanilla shake with a chocolate swirl, plus a brownie and an ice cream cookie sandwich on top, and three servings of whipped cream! A second Kolossal Jawdropper shake came into existence soon after - a Cotton Candy K & J. “It is a pastel colored ice cream confection – it’s so pretty – it has edible beads and glitter, and it has cotton candy, a cupcake, and a lollipop on top!” she gushed. The Kolossal shakes are $8.99, and the Kolossal Jawdroppers are $12.99. The sweets shop also offers an ‘Everyday Deal’ of a cupcake and a scoop of Bluebell ice cream for $5. “Families or couples often come in and share a shake, or everyone gets their own sweets and samples each other’s.” This idea of enjoying sweet treats ▶

feature together with family and friends is what K & J’s is all about. “We’re really built on the idea of family. Almost everyone who works here is family. Even my littlest girl will help carry shakes out to the tables. She loves doing it!” Kristal said with sparkling eyes. “I love that we get to enjoy doing this together.”

Fresh and Naturally Sweet Treats at Paleteria Y Neveria Mary When you think of sweet summery treats, you may expect your only options to be laden

wide variety of gourmet-flavored palettes (popsicles), they offer juicy fruit cups, freshly blended smoothies and shakes, and scraped ice (snow cones). “Our popsicles and ice creams are made in our friend’s ice cream store in Oneonta,” Maria shared. “Almost all of the flavors are all-natural.” Maria’s favorite popsicle is the rice milk palette. However, rice milk is only one of many traditional flavors to choose from. The cooler is filled with brightly colored popsicles and ice creams, including mango, strawberry, lime, guava, nanche, pistachio, cotton candy,

Another of the shop’s specialties is a chamoyada mango con chile. It’s a bountiful serving of mango sorbet topped with chamoy (a sweet-heat sauce), fresh mango, a handmade gummy candy stick and just a touch of chili powder to give it a hint of heat. The combination is a unique and tasty experience! This idea of using fresh fruits and vegetables, coconut and rice milks, and perfectly portioned seasonings and sauces is what sets Paleteria Y Neveria Mary apart. Along with banana splits, ice cream cones and even a few savory snack favorites, like nachos and pork skins, you can also place special catering orders for your special events! So, as the weather heats up, don’t forget to try some of the natural, juicy, and fresh options to cool off with at Paleteria Y Neveria Mary!

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with extra sugar. But at Paleteria Y Neveria Mary, you just might be surprised at how just how fresh and guilt-free your options are! The store is affectionately named after Maria Cervantes, who has lived in Alabaster for over 20 years. She and her daughter, Selina, have been co-owners of this store, located in the America’s Thrift Store plaza, for three years. “When you see a paleteria, you know that they serve popsicles. When you see a neveria, you know they serve ice cream. And since my mom is almost always at the store, it’s essentially called, ‘Mary’s popsicles and ice cream,” Selina said with a smile. At the time, there wasn’t a place in Alabaster that offered traditional Hispanic sweets and snacks, so the pair decided to give it a go and opened in September of 2014. In addition to their hand-scooped ice creams and the

even cheese ice cream! “Customers are usually surprised to see a cheese ice cream, but it’s definitely one of my favorites,” Selina said. “It’s more like a cream cheese with just a little bit of a savory flavor. We give sample tastes for people to try the flavors that are new to them.” Rebecca Mink is a repeat customer. “I come pretty much every day to get a watermelon agua fresca. It’s especially refreshing on hot days, and I know it is a healthy option, since there’s no added sugar in it!” Every agua fresca is made with three components: A combination of your favorite freshly cut fruits and/or vegetables, expertly blended with just the right amount of water, carefully strained into a large glass of ice. It’s a refreshing, all-natural beverage, perfect for a sweltering Alabama summer day!

In the heat of the Alabama summertime, don’t you wish some cool refreshment could roll right up to you? With Frios Gourmet Pops carts and the Pops truck, that’s exactly what can happen for you! “We are located inside the Southbrook Village Shopping Center, but our mobile carts and pop truck are regularly out and about at festivals, special events, and parties,” manager Michael Weidenbach said. If you have a special event coming up, and you want that drive-up delivery of a sweet treat for you and your guests, just give Michael

or Laurie a call and they can schedule a cart or the truck to come to you! However, if you have a sudden craving for ▶ cityofalabaster.com

feature frozen flavor on a stick, like creamy chocolate peanut butter, fresh strawberry, luscious banana pud'n, or fun Fruity Pebbles, you can always drop by their storefront, which opened in 2015. Right now, there are over 30+ fresh, natural, and scrumptious Frios Pops available on the menu! Pop consultant, Noah Pevey, said the most popular flavors at the Alabaster location have been caramel sea salt, pink lemonade, and strawberry. “I think the Fruity Pebbles flavor is another one of our best right now. There’s not many places you can go to get a frozen bowl of cereal!” he exclaimed. “But I think it’s going away soon to make room for a new flavor, so if you want to try it, you’ll want to come and get it!” Some of those expected new flavors coming include peach and watermelon. Yum! Frios is open from 11AM to 9PM every day, so what are you waiting for? Go try a new flavor today, or give them a call to schedule them for your next event!

Don’t Forget Your Long-Time Favorite Chains! Yogurt Mountain Located in the Books-A-Million in the Colonial Promenade, you can create your own chilly masterpiece from the variety of flavors of self-serve frozen yogurt. Choose to top off your dish of “fro-yo,” with up to 50+ toppings, from fresh fruits and nuts to cereals and candy bars, with a few surprises mixed in!

Steak & Shake Well-known for yummy milkshakes at any time of the day or night, this 24-hour establishment offers hand-dipped sweet treats made with real milk and ice cream. Their milkshakes can be customized with a variety of ice cream flavors and mix-ins, with whipped cream and a cherry on top! With over 60 million milkshakes served annually across the U.S., they must be doing something right! AC K & J’s Elegant Pastries

Dairy Queen Find the iconic Blizzard – a summer-time, cool-down staple – and more, at the DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant on Colonial Promenade Parkway near Walmart. You can also order classic soft-serve ice cream favorites, like hot fudge sundaes, hand-dipped cones and signature shakes along with the Blizzard of the Month. Choose from sit-down or drivethrough ordering options.

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School Year with a Bang Alabaster Teen Council in Planning Stages for annual Back to School Bash Mary Kathryn Grill, senior spokesperson for the Teen Council Back to School Bash, added, “The vendors that we usually ask to come are Frios, Lazy Boy BBQ, Kona Ice, Warrior Wrestling Club, and we might even have Chick-fil-A join us this year!” It Takes a Team Although the Alabaster Teen Council has been responsible for this event over the last four years, they value the support and help they receive from the City of Alabaster, the Alabaster Police Department and the Alabaster Fire Department. “We start to plan the event from our first meeting and everyone works together to pull it off,” Noah said. Although the event had to end early because of weather last year, there were almost 500 people who still attended! “We welcome anyone from Shelby County to attend, but we ask that they be above the age of 13,” Noah explained. “All teens are welcome - it's going to be a fun night!” AC

or many students, the summer is filled with swimming, sunshine and time with friends. However, Alabaster teens realize that once classes start back at Thompson, they’ll be focusing on their studies, sports and schoolwork. In response to this reality, the Alabaster Teen Council will host an annual Back to School Bash for students! End-of-Summer Fun “The purpose of the Back to School Bash is for teens to get together before school begins and have one last fun event for the summer. It allows them to go and have some free fun, but also ties in different activities and awesome food," said Noah Tanner, Chairperson of the Teen Council’s Public Relations Committee. Each year, the Teen Council introduces new activities and brings back the favorite ones from the previous year. This year, the event will feature bubble soccer, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, inflatables, and karaoke. Food vendors are also welcome at the event. “Last year, we had a couple of great food vendors, and this year we are looking to expand," Noah continued. "This is the fourth year of the Back to School Bash, and we have gotten bigger and better every year."

Alabaster Municipal Park August 19 6:00 – 11:00 PM The event activities are FREE, food and drinks will be available for purchase.

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Citizen spotlight

Greater Than the Game Chris Hogue uses coaching soccer as a tool for connection

f you ask Chris Hogue to describe his life, his answer is one humbly spoken word: “Blessed.” “The Lord has blessed me with so many wonderful things and has put me where I need to be when I need to be there. He has helped me to make a difference in the lives of others,” he explained.

Family First Chris’s difference-making starts within his family. His beautiful wife of 16 years, Olivia, works as a Research Nurse at UAB helping to develop new drugs to bring to market. Together, they have three daughters – Bailee (14), Kennadi (10), and Rylee (3). The girls attend Thompson High, Thompson Sixth Grade Center, and Kingwood Christian Child Development Center, respectively. “I have lived in Alabaster for 16 years,” Chris recalled. “We moved to Alabaster shortly after we got married. We liked the small town feel and we decided it would be a wonderful place to raise our family.”

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Quality Time on the Field As a family man, Chris identifies serving as a volunteer soccer coach for the Alabaster Parks and Rec as being very rewarding for him and his kids. He started coaching nine years ago when Bailee was only five. “I wanted to be active in my kids’ lives. So, at first, I was an assistant coach. But one day my daughter asked me, ‘Daddy why don’t you coach my team?’” he said with a nostalgic smile. “I had played soccer in high school and knew what soccer was all about, so I decided to try head coaching. I loved it.” When Kennadi turned four, he started coaching her, and he expects that when Rylee is old enough – and if she wants to play – that he will coach her also.

This aim to use soccer as a way of teaching life lessons can be seen from the very beginning of the season, when Chris tells his players that he wants them to accomplish three things: 1) To have fun 2) To learn to be a good sport (“We win as a team and lose as a team!”) 3) To learn the game of soccer “What I enjoy most about coaching is teaching kids the game and good sportsmanship. I like watching them find their niche and playing as a team. I also enjoy seeing kids that I have coached move on to play soccer for their school teams, whether it be Thompson, Calera, or Pelham,” he said with a proud smile. “I have coached lots of kids and I can honestly say I probably have a memory of each one.”

Teaching Life Lessons Chris has earned not only the admiration of his family, but he is also respected by players, parents and the other volunteer coaches. Nik McCrimon is the Athletic Manager for the Alabaster Parks and Rec. He identifies Chris as being one of the volunteer coaches that can always be depended upon. “He communicates well with the Parks and Recreation Department… He has a passion for what he does,” Nik said. “He has compassion for the kids that he coaches, as well as a competitive spirit to teach. His goal is for his kids to improve and compete every time they step on the field.”

Off the Field… Chris is the Lawncare Manager for Emerald Green Landscapes, LLC, where he uses his degree in Horticulture. “I love being outdoors and I enjoy taking care of people’s lawns. A beautiful lawn doesn’t happen by itself!” he said with a laugh. When Chris isn’t working, coaching soccer, or spending time at the various Alabaster City Schools’ activities that his girls are involved in, he enjoys golfing, hunting, and going to Alabama Football games. “A couple of fun facts about me - I can wake surf and I can recite almost any Alabama football score from games’ past… Roll Tide!”AC

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For the Love of the Land Keeping Alabaster Beautiful Mow. Clean. Fix. Repeat. The Alabaster Parks and Rec maintenance crew has a tough job, being responsible for maintaining the many beautiful parks in Alabaster, but it’s not without it’s perks. The fun part is driving the maintenance vehicles, including a John Deere Gator and an Infield Machine (think giant, motorized tricycle). “What I love about my job the most is trying to achieve the best possible manicured turf and playing surfaces on the sports fields. A typical week is to make sure every park is mowed, cleaned and ready for everyone to enjoy,” said Ben Williams, the new Parks and Recreation Superintendent for the City of Alabaster. “In most cases, I’m only the delegator - the crew does all the hard work. I could list everything they do but it would be a very long list,”

“I’ll just say, if it grows, we mow it; if it’s dirty, we clean it; and if it’s broken, we fix it.” – Ben Williams, Superintendent for Alabaster Parks and Recreation

said Williams. The crew has about 15 full time and four seasonal members. “We have a few projects going on this summer, but the one I’m most excited about is a sport turf conversion at Warrior Park. We are going to do one field this year and continue until all the fields have new turf.” Ben started working for the City in early April. His wife, Ashley, is originally from Alabaster, and they recently moved here with their two kids to be closer to family and to further his career. “I wanted to live in a great community, a place I can call home,” Williams said. Ben has always had a love for sports and the outdoors. He grew up playing several sports, loves playing golf and is a staunch Auburn football fan. He and Ashley met after they both graduated from Auburn University, but later realized they had mutual friends and had been at an Auburn home game at the same time – they were even in a picture together without realizing it. “I love playing and watching sports - I guess it’s my competitive nature. But for me, everything outdoors is about fellowship, whether on a crew at work, on a sports team, or just simply grilling out with family and friends,” he said. “We work outside for every season. The heat doesn’t bother me. I would rather have a hot summer day every day than to have one freezing cold winter day.” Ben has a Bachelors of Science in Agronomy of Turfgrass, and he previously worked as a golf course superintendent in Pensacola. AC

Ben Williams stands on one of the beautifully manicured baseball fields in Alabaster.

Maintenance crew worker, Kevin Lee, works on the infield at Buck Creek Park.

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BUSINESS spotlight

Professional Chef Bakeshop & Catering "Anything fried" is likely the answer you would get if you asked the average American about the most popular foods in the South, and they wouldn’t be wrong! But Chef Sanath Senanayake, originally from Sri Lanka, and Chef Arden Davis, who hails from the British Virgin Islands, are working to change this. From the Islands to Alabama The duo, who have been friends for over 10 years, opened Professional Chef Bakeshop & Catering in Alabaster on April 1, 2017. Prior to moving to this area, they each learned from and worked in prestigious places, such as luxury hotels and spas in Dubai and St. Lucia, and world-class kitchens in London and the British Virgin Islands. They worked together in a pastry shop in the Virgin Islands and taught for the New England Culinary Institute before Chef Sanath moved to America. He then began teaching for Culinard, the Culinary Institute of Virginia College. Sanath had several teaching offers from various places, including in Savannah, GA, but after doing some research to find a quality school system for his son, he chose to come to the Greater Birmingham area.

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“At the time, Chef Arden was still teaching in the British Virgin Islands. But once I got settled in, I told him to come here and start a business with me!” Sanath said. “Our individual specialties cover baking, stove cooking, grilling and the pastries,” Chef Arden said. “So, we can cook on both ends of the spectrum together, at the same time.” Fresh, Natural, Flavorful Foods Both chefs are adamant that their food – whether Chef Arden’s savory meal dishes or Chef Sanath’s sweets and pastries – is free of anything deep fried or artificial. “We cook healthy food,” Chef Arden explained. “Rarely do we fry anything, and if we do, it’s only pan fried with just a little bit of oil.” Chef Sanath agreed. “Our food has bright, fresh, natural colors. ▶

BUSINESS spotlight in and select one of our beautiful brownies, and sometimes, after they have almost finished it, we’ll let them know that their brownie was actually made with potatoes [potato flour]! It’s fun to watch their reaction.”

We don’t use any food colorings. If we want red color, we use raspberry or strawberry puree. If we want other colors, we’ll use other purees, like mango. We never use dyes or artificial flavorings.” When asked why they made this decision, their answer was simple: “As soon as we came to some level of authority in our kitchens in the Virgin Islands, we threw out all of the artificial flavors and seasonings. We said, ‘No, this is not good for people. We need to teach good things!’ We teach our students how we can use our role in society and as a community - we want to make good things and feed people good food without all the artificial.” Supporting Healthy Choices Making healthy choices for the good of their customers is evident at Professional Chef Bakeshop, all the way to the specially treated plastic takeaway containers the food is packaged in. For example, the steam trays containing the various made-from-scratch lunch menu items are only kept hot and available for 5 hours each day. “We don’t ever reheat it or keep food in it any longer than it should be. And we always keep an eye on the thermometers to ensure proper temperatures,” Arden stated. A similar standard is held for the pastry cooler. “We don’t keep anything in the

cooler for more than one day,” Sanath shared. “The only exception is that rather than throwing out the freshly made leftover pastries – such as croissants – we immediately freeze them to control their temperatures to reuse them in our delicious caramelized bread puddings.” Take a Walk on the Sweet Side The pastries and bread puddings are only the beginning of the scrumptious treats that the duo makes. The chefs start making some of their breakfast options by 4 AM. By 7 AM, when the bakeshop opens, customers can purchase aromatic brewed coffees or teas and freshly baked fruit Danish pastries, croissants stuffed with chocolate (or with cheese, ham, turkey or veggies), bear claws, a variety of muffins and cookies, cinnamon rolls, chocolate biscotti and more! Later in the morning, additional tempting dessert options start appearing in the cooler, including German chocolate cake, large cake pops, coconut rum and raisin cake, and tantalizing lemon squares, just to name a few! While Sanath’s favorite dessert is his fresh fruit tarts and layered fruit cakes, his wife’s favorite dessert is the chocolate banana cake. “We also offer several gluten free dessert options every day, like our flourless chocolate cake or our gluten free brownies,” Sanath said. “We have customers who come

Sample the Savory Just as the pastry case changes daily, Chef Arden’s menu is also different every day, with a variety of clean eating options. The steam trays are filled with beautiful original colors – rice with turmeric or saffron, fresh roasted or steamed vegetables, scalloped potatoes to die for, sweet potatoes, cinnamon plantains, and so much more. “We always have three proteins that we cook differently each day,” he said. “We might have Jamaican jerk chicken, herbrubbed baked chicken, curry chicken, flounder, tilapia, BBQ ribs, parmesan chicken. There are so many delicious things to make!” He also has a different soup available each day…some in surprising flavors! “People come in and they may say, ‘Oh, I don’t like pumpkin soup.’ But we give them a sample, and then they’re like, “You know what, I want pumpkin soup every day!” the chef said, with a pleased laugh. “I enjoy creating a culinary experience for our customers.” Both chefs agree: “We do what we do because we love it, and we want to do it in a way that’s healthy for people so it’s good for them.”AC Professional Chef Bakeshop & Catering Check out each day’s meat and three menus on Facebook. Stop by to see (and taste) it all for yourself. Professional Chef Bakeshop & Catering – 1614 Kent Dairy Rd. – Alabaster, AL Call to request catering or special dietary options: 205-264-1653 Professional Chef Bakeshop & Catering cityofalabaster.com

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Shelby Auxiliary: Compassionate Care at its Finest

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A trip to the hospital can often be scary, emotional and full of worry - uncomfortable at best not only for the person requiring medical attention, but also for their loved ones.

t Shelby Baptist Medical Center, while doctors and nurses tend to the medical needs of the patient, there is a group of caring volunteers whose goal is to make the family and friends of the patient as comfortable and relaxed as possible. The Shelby Auxiliary has a team of more than 60 volunteers who serve in a wide variety of roles at the hospital. You’ll find them wearing official auxiliary coats and badges, ready to help in any way they can. Jack and Sandra Sadler have been

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volunteering for four years, and Jack is now the president of the Auxiliary. One of the main ways volunteers serve is by assisting in the waiting rooms. “When I’m starting my shift, I introduce myself and I always say to the families: ‘The doctors and nurses are going to take care of your loved one, and I’m going to take care of you. So just tell me what you need,’” Sandra said. Volunteers work as liaisons between the doctors or nurses and the families. “We take care of communication

between the doctors or nurses and the families. We escort the patient to the lab where they’re going to have the procedure done, we take care of the family the rest of the day and then we escort them back to the consultation with the doctor,” said Jack. Compassionate care is the core of what the auxiliary is about. Volunteers are sensitive to the needs of each individual family, offering hugs, prayer, or just quiet company. “One thing we’ve found is you become a good listener. It’s amazing what these ▶

Non-Profit spotlight people are carrying, and a lot of times, they just need someone to listen and be sympathetic. When the day is done, it’s a good feeling when they come back and hug you and thank you for being there,” Jack expressed. “You develop a bond with the family, even though it’s a short period of time.” “We see a lot of people who are not anybody’s priority throughout the day, but they get to be my priority [when I'm there]. That day, I give them 100% for whatever they need that I can take care of,” he continued. Volunteers are integral to the smooth operation of the departments they serve. They have received high praise from department heads and hospital executives. “You become a part of the team. The nurses and doctors look to you like you’re a part of their team

Student Volunteer Grace O'Malley

- you’re not just an outside volunteer coming in,” Jack said. Other ways volunteers serve include patient advocacy, staffing information desks and gift shops, and there are people who come in with trained animals for pet therapy. The student volunteer program brings in students who are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. One student volunteer is Grace O’Malley, 17, from Indian Springs High School. She volunteered to gain experience, and in her first week, was able to observe a procedure. She enjoys helping people and is considering a career in surgery.

When Jack became president, he learned a lot about the many ways the auxiliary serves the hospital. “I always thought that volunteers were just there to sit at a desk and give directions, but when I got involved, I saw all the different things we do. We’re really active in a lot of things.” Not only does the auxiliary provide volunteers, they also do

“It’s amazing what these people are carrying, and a lot of times, they just need someone to listen and be sympathetic." -Jack Sadler

fundraisers throughout the year to benefit the hospital. “We hold different types of sales throughout the year – jewelry, scrubs, baked goods, books, apparel – this is how we raise funds,” said Jack. “All the money we make we immediately turn around into a project. Departments submit requests [to Lisa Driver, Volunteer Manager at the hospital] and we determine if it’s something we can do.” There are a variety of ways the money can be used throughout the hospital. “We buy equipment for the hospital, we have refurbished some of the lobbies - this may sound insignificant, but we just bought mattresses for the patient tables where they do procedures in the cath lab. The mattresses aren’t exciting, but it makes the experience much more pleasant for the patients,” he said. Volunteering at Shelby Hospital is a unique and rewarding experience, and may even be good for your health, too. “I would invite people to see what we do - if you want to be a help to people, this is a great place to be. Volunteers live longer because you’re focused on someone else and their needs instead of sitting at home thinking about yourself,” Jack said with a chuckle. “If you’re wanting to give back to your community, we’d be glad to hear from you.” To become a volunteer, there is an application, interview and background check. All volunteers are trained for their specific positions and in compliance for safety and confidentiality. Lisa Driver is the manager for all volunteers at Shelby, and can answer any questions about the process. “We need some more volunteers because there are areas we could be helping in the hospital, but we don’t have people for. And we’d like to have more men!” Jack said emphatically. AC

To volunteer, contact Lisa Driver at lisa.driver@bhsala.com or 205-620-8065. cityofalabaster.com

Test your sun IQ with this simple quiz from the American Cancer Society to see if you’re ready to face the Alabama heat!

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I can’t get skin cancer, because my normal routine (such as drive to work, hobbies, and vacations) doesn’t include a lot of time outdoors. True / False I should use sunscreen at football games, even though I only go (and get burned) once or twice a year. True / False If I’m wearing sunscreen, I can stay in the sun as long as I want. True / False A sunscreen labeled SPF 15 blocks more UV radiation than one labeled SPF 30. True / False

It’s safe to let my children stay in the pool all day if they slip on a T-shirt after a couple hours and reapply sunscreen to their faces, arms, and legs. True / False

How often do I need to reapply water-resistant sunscreen? Every 2 hours or sooner / After sweating or swimming / After I towel dry / All of the above

any people think it’s OK to get a sunburn now and then, but studies show that even occasional exposure to strong sunlight seems to increase the risk of the deadly type of skin cancer,

most melanoma.

It’s not smart to broil in the sun for several hours, even if you are wearing sunscreen. The American Cancer Society recommends that people seek shade and limit time in the sun at midday. Also, cover up with a shirt, wear a widebrimmed hat, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or higher, and reapply it about every 2 hours. Lip balm with SPF is a wise choice. And don’t forget sunglasses to protect your eyes. Experts say a “base tan” gives you very little protection against sunburn - whether from a tanning bed or the sun. What you don’t see is UV damage to deeper layers, where it builds-up from every tan and burn you’ve ever had. There really is no such thing as a “safe tan.”

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The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) describes how well a sunscreen protects against UVB rays (although it says nothing about protection from UVA rays). SPF 15 sunscreens filter out about 93% of UVB rays, while SPF 30 sunscreens filter out about 97%. Be sure to choose a broad-spectrum product that blocks both UVB and UVA light. It’s also important to use enough sunscreen.

About 1 ounce of sunscreen (a palm full) should be used to cover the arms, legs, neck and face of the average adult. For best results, sunscreens must be reapplied at least every 2 hours and even more often if you are swimming or sweating. Products labeled “waterproof ” may provide protection for at least 80 minutes even when you are swimming or sweating.

Getting a “base tan” at an indoor tanning salon is as good way to prevent sunburn when I go to the beach later this summer. True / False

What are some of the most common (and painful!) sunscreen mistakes? Choosing an SPF below 30 / Using too little / Waiting too long to reapply / All of the above

You applied sunscreen at 12:00 noon for an afternoon of reading beside the pool. At 2:00 p.m., which one of the following actions would best protect your skin? Slip on some loosely woven cotton clothes / Move to the shade / Reapply sunscreen

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n the month of July, our city proudly displays its deeplyrooted patriotism. From fireworks to parades, to salutes and songs, we are, undeniably, proud to be Americans! One of the most beautiful patriotic demonstrations occurs on federal holidays – such as Independence Day – with 50+ flags placed across the city. These flags recognize the honor and sacrifices of those who serve or have served this country through military service, along with their families. O’er the Land of the Free... For over 25 years, the City’s Public Works department has been responsible for the distribution and maintenance of these flag displays. “Most of the flags are placed in the median area along Highway 31, since the majority of traffic passes that area. There are also several flag poles that always have a flag flying,” shared Mark Harris, the Alabaster Public Works Department Head. Ultimately, the Public Works team hopes the result of their efforts will be an ongoing patriotism among the City’s

residents and visitors. To them, the Stars and Stripes serve to not only acknowledge important federal holidays, but also to bring recognition to each of the individuals that those holidays symbolize. ...And the Home of the Brave Since the flags have been a staple in the city for such a long time, the Public Works team said they don’t often receive much feedback or response from the community on the flags’ presence anymore. However, if the flags are not put out early enough, or if there is ever an issue – such as a fallen or missing flag – the department receives a number of calls! The Public Works team invests approximately two hours to put out the flags and another two hours to take them all down. They are vigilant about honoring proper etiquette with the removal process and each of the flags are carefully folded when put away to await their next opportunity to honor our heroes throughout the city. AC cityofalabaster.com

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Independence Day Fireworks in Alabaster The City of Alabaster is sponsoring an Independence Day fireworks show on Sunday, July 2 at 9 pm. The fireworks display will appear from behind the old silo on Highway 119, with the best view coming from Highway 119 between Buck Creek Plaza and the First Presbyterian Church of Alabaster (just past Fulton Springs Road). APH Radio (99.9 FM) will provide music to go along with the fireworks. The show will last approximately 15-18 minutes. We hope the community will come out and enjoy the show!

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Alabaster Spirits opened on June 2, 2017 with a grand celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony. “We have a huge selection of liquor and wine,” said owner, Amaan Porbandarwalla. “We’re catering to our customers’ desire for a one-stop shop!” The location also offers fuel, a quick shop, a Sneaky Pete’s, and a fast, fresh, on-thego Mexican restaurant called Cantina Grill.

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Congratulations to Jeremiah and Jessica Boyd on being selected as the July winners of the Residential Beautification Award! Thank you for helping make Alabaster a beautiful place to live.

Congratulations to eCO Credit Union on being chosen as the July Commercial Beautification Award winner. “eCO Credit Union is honored to be recognized by the Alabaster Beautification Board for our new Alabaster branch,” said Joey Hand, eCO Credit Union CEO. “We are thrilled to be in a prominent location in the city, and look forward to helping to make it an even better, and more beautiful, place to live, work, and play for years to come.”

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Community JULY 6th Water Board 7 p.m. 10th School Board 6 p.m. 10th Council 7 p.m. 11th Housing Abatement Board 5 p.m. 12th Court Plea Dockets 9 a.m. & 2 p.m. 17th Board of Zoning Adjustments 6:30 p.m. 24th Council 7 p.m. 25th Planning Commission 7 p.m. 26th Court Plea Dockets 9 a.m. & 2 p.m.

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Library Book Group July 20, 7 p.m. Join us to discuss The Accidental Empress by Allison Pataki. With his empire stretching from Austria to Russia, from Germany to Italy, Emperor Franz Joseph is young, rich, and ready to marry. Fifteen-year-old Elisabeth, “Sisi,” Duchess of Bavaria, travels to the Habsburg Court with her older sister, who is betrothed to the young emperor. But shortly after her arrival at court, Sisi finds herself in an unexpected dilemma: she has inadvertently fallen for and won the heart of her sister’s groom. Franz Joseph reneges on his earlier proposal and declares his intention to marry Sisi instead! Program takes place in the meeting room.

Life South Blood Drive

The Albert L. Scott Library is located at 100 9th Street N.W., Alabaster. Hours of operation are:

July 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mon., Tue. and Thu.: 9 a.m. - 7:50 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 5:50 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:50 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4:50 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.

July 25, 6 p.m.

If you would like more information concerning programs, please contact the Library at 664-6822.

closed July 4

ABC & D's of Medicare July 10, 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 Board Meeting Introduction to Essential Oils with Jennie Bunton July 31, 6 p.m.

Have you been wondering what all the talk is about? Come to this Introductory to Essential Oils class and find out. There will be drawings for prizes, so come and see what all the hype is about. You'll be glad you came!

Summer is heating up do you need a break from the heat? We have the right book to cool you off! Come visit the Friends of the Library Book Room! We have tons of new books to choose from to help you escape in the comfort of your cool, air-conditioned home or to bring to the beach and relax. Books are $1 for hardback and $.50 for children's books.

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Library youth Events All programs are in the Meeting Room behind the youth department. Children 6 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Story Times Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Story Builders in the Meeting Room for all ages. Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

Tunes and Tales for all in the Meeting Room for all ages. Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Tales for 2 and 3 year olds in the Meeting Room.

The Summer Challenge Continues!

Kids Build a Better World by Reading Children of all ages continue to read to Build a Better World this summer during the Albert L. Scott Library’s Summer Challenge. By the end of the second week of the challenge, nearly 500 children had been registered. Adults can still register children, newborn to 18 years old, until July 8. They’ll receive a large goody bag as well as a summer activity calendar, a small gift, a reading log, and more. Children can be registered online or in person at the library. Kids pick a reading goal, check out and read our library books, write their titles in the reading log, and get prizes along the way to their goal. When they reach their goal, they receive a certificate and can enter prize drawings for a bicycle and other surprises. The Summer Challenge ends with Build a Better Finale on Wednesday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m. Comic magician Russell Davis will entertain. We’ll have prize drawings and face painting after the magic

CALENDAR show. Children must enter the drawings by 7:30 p.m. on July 11 and winners must be at the Finale to claim their prize(s). The goal of the Summer Challenge is to encourage children to read for pleasure when they are not in school. Parents and other caregivers are invited to participate by reading to pre-literate children. The 2017 Summer Reading Program is supported in whole or in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, as administered by the Alabama Public Library Service. We would also like to thank our sponsors (to date): Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Birmingham Barons Baseball, Bike Link, Friends of the Library, Oak Mountain Lanes, Red Mountain Theatre Company, Sonic, and Whataburger. Special Summer Challenge Programs and Activities for July (Programs are in the meeting room. Please refer to the city website, library calendar, and/or signs for details.): July 4 Closed Independence Day July 5 Story Builders 10:15 a.m. July 5 Tunes & Tales 3:30 p.m. July 6 Wonders from the Alabama Museum of Natural History 10:30 a.m. July 6 Journey Between the Oceans with Niki Sepsas 4 p.m. Kids 11-18 years old can sign up July 7 Toddler Tales 10:15 a.m. July 10 Special Story Builders 10:15 a.m. July 11 Drama Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. / Drama Showcase 6:30 p.m. July 12 Build a Better Finale with comic magician Russell Davis 10:30 a.m. with prize drawings and face painting July 12 Tunes & Tales 3:30 p.m. July 14 Toddler Tales 10:30 a.m. July 19 Summer Break Story Time 10:15 a.m. July 19 Tunes & Tales 3:030 p.m. July 21 Toddler Tales 10:30 a.m. July 26 Summer Break Story Time 10:15 a.m. July 26 Tunes & Tales 3:30 p.m. July 28 Toddler Tales 10:30 a.m.

Parks and Rec The Parks and Recreation Office is located inside the Depot at 100 Depot Street, Alabaster. Office hours are Mon.Fri. from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. If you would like more information, call 205-664-6840 or visit www.alabasterparks.org.

STAY INFORMED by EMAIL If you are not receiving emails from Parks and Recreation regarding registrations and events, you can sign up by going to www. alabasterparks.org and scrolling down the page to the SIGN UP link. All you have to enter is your name and email address.

Payments NOTE: We cannot accept Checks as a method of payment. Please be prepared to pay for any fees with Cash, Debit, Visa, Master Card, or Discover.

closed July 4 The Parks and Recreation Office and Veterans Skate Park will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

FIREWORKS SHOW July 2, 9:00 p.m.

The City of Alabaster will host a Fireworks Show at 9:00 PM on Saturday, July 2. The show will be located behind the old silo on Highway 119 between the Alabaster Post Office (50 Kent Stone Way) and Starbucks (2171 Kent Dairy Road).

FREE MOVIES IN THE PARK FREE movies at Veterans Park located at 7305 Hwy. 119 in Alabaster. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends enjoying the outdoors while watching an entertaining

movie. The movies will begin showing around dusk (usually 8:00 pm). Bring a blanket or some chairs, snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic), and some bug repellant.

Movie schedule:

July 7 “Soul Surfer” (106 minutes) – rated PG July 21 “A Dog’s Purpose” (120 minutes) – rated PG

TEEN SLIP ‘N SLIDE July 18

The Alabaster Teen Council will host the Teen Slip ‘N Slide at Veterans Park on Tuesday, July 18. Time TBA.

FREE TEEN MOVIES on Tuesday nights FREE movies for teens at the Larry Simmons Football Stadium off Thompson Road. The movies are hosted by the Alabaster Teen Council. Bring some friends and come out for a safe, fun evening. The movies will begin showing around dusk (usually 8:00 pm). Bring a blanket or some chairs, money for concession stand purchases, and some bug repellant. Please note: No alcohol or smoking allowed.

Movie schedule:

July 11 “Captain America: Civil War” (146 minutes) – rated PG-13 July 25 “Moana” (103 minutes) – rated PG August 8 “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ” (103 minutes) – rated PG-13

FALL SOCCER Soccer is available to girls and boys ages 4 thru 16. On-Line Registration will be available at www.alabasterparks.org beginning at 8 am on July 3 and ending at 11 pm on July 15. You can register in person at the Depot between 8 am and 5 pm, weekdays only, from July 3 thru July 14. Soccer Cost: $110.00 for U9 and up cityofalabaster.com

CALENDAR $90.00 for U6/U8 (plus 10% for nonresidents).For more information, please contact Nik McCrimon at 664-6840 or nmccrimon@cityofalabaster.com.

ADULT SOFTBALL REGISTRATION On-Line Registration for teams (not individuals) will begin on July 24 at 8:00 am and end on August 12 at 11:00 pm. Registration for teams (not individuals) will begin on July 24 at 8:00 am and end on August 11 at 5:00 pm at the Depot. Fee: $180.00. No registration form accepted without payment in full. Three leagues will be offered: Coed, Men’s Open, and Men’s Church. Leagues will begin play in September. For more information, please contact Nik McCrimon at 664-6840 or nmccrimon@cityofalabaster.com

FALL BASEBALL Baseball is available to boys ages 4-12 as of April 30, 2018. On-Line Registration will be available at www.alabasterparks.org beginning at 8 am on July 17 and ending at 11 pm on August 5. You can register in person at the Depot between 8 am and 5 pm, weekdays only from July 17 thru August 4. Baseball Cost: $85.00 (plus 10% for non-residents). For more information, please contact Morgan Lawley at 6646840 or mnlawley@cityofalabaster.com.

GIRL’S FALL SOFTBALL Softball is available to girls age 5-12 as of January 1, 2018. On-Line Registration will be available at www.alabasterparks.org beginning at 8 am on July 17 and ending at 11 pm on August 5. You can register in person at the Depot between 8 am and 5 pm, weekdays only, from July 17 thru August 4. The fee will be $85.00 (plus 10% for non-residents). For more information,

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please contact Morgan Lawley at 6646840 or mnlawley@cityofalabaster.com.

START SMART SOCCER July 24 – 8:00 am: Registration will begin for Start Smart Soccer at the Depot. Registration will close out once 20 children have registered, or at 5:00 pm on August 4, whichever occurs first. The fee is $90 (plus 10% for non-residents).The program is designed for children ages 3 and 4. The child cannot turn 5 before Sept. 1, 2017. The child has to be 3 before August 1, 2017. It’s a six week program with emphasis on fundamentals. The six week sessions will be held on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm beginning September 5 and ending October 10. There will be a game and pizza/cupcake party on October 14 at 10:00 am. Registration must be done in person at the Parks and Recreation office. Birth Certificate copies are required for new participants.

OnLine Pavilion Rentals Visit www.alabasterparks.org. Several of our City Parks offer pavilions for events such as picnics, family reunions and birthday parties. The best way to assure your event happens at the location of your choice is to reserve it early. Please do not send out invitations listing one of our parks as the event location before you have secured a pavilion through Parks and Recreation. The pavilion you plan on using may not be available. Pavilions are available for use by permit only. There is a $40 rental fee (no checks accepted) which must be paid before your reservation is complete. Note: Inflatables, charcoal grills, and piñatas are not allowed in any of the City parks. Please see our web site for a complete list of rules. All open picnic tables (those not under a covering) are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis.

Senior Center The Alabaster Senior Center is located at 1097 7th Street S.W., Alabaster. If you would like more information concerning senior programs, please contact Alabaster Senior Center at 663-1307 or awalters@ cityofalabaster.com. Note: Space is limited in exercise classes. Sign up for each class begins 30 minutes prior to the start of a class. First come, first serve basis.

Art is 4 Every 1 (3 week class) Fridays - July 7, 14, 21 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Art is 4 Every 1 is a method of acrylic painting that breaks the painting process into small steps, as tiny and as simplified as is needed, according to the ability and experience of the students. Students will learn to mix primary colors to create any color they need for their painting. It is an equally useful method for those already acquainted with painting, as it is a method that allows the painter to work quickly and with room for creative adjustment. You will need to purchase your own supplies. Two options in choosing the picture for your painting: 1. Choose from a large selection of photos that the instructor has with her. 2. Choose a photo you would like to paint and bring it to class. Photos MUST be printed as 8 x 11. Limit your photos to landscapes, sunsets, sunrises, mountains, lakes and flowers. Please do not choose photos of people or animals. Space is limited. Sign up today. Cost is $20 to reserve your spot. Supply list will be provided.

Gardening with Betty Tuesday, July 25, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

We will be making garden art hands with concrete (not stepping stones). Bring bling if you want to add to your concrete. Space is limited - sign up today! Cost is $10/person and includes all your supplies.

CALENDAR Check out our great fitness & exercise classes! Note: Space is limited in exercise classes Sign up for each class begins 30 minutes prior to the start of a class. First come, first serve basis.

Head to Toe Fitness Class Mondays, 1 - 2 p.m. Join this class for fitness and fun! Improve your cardiovascular and muscular endurance along with balance, flexibility and range of motion to assist with daily activities. A winning combination of low-impact aerobics mixed with strengthening exercises using hand-held weights, resistance tubing, balls, etc. All fitness levels welcome! Join us as we strengthen our body, mind and spirit and support each other in the pursuit to make everyday a healthier day! Space is limited. $2/class.

Gentle Yoga

Line dancing

Tuesdays from 1:15-2:15 p.m. Thursdays from 2:15-3:15 p.m. Combines traditional/modified yoga postures and breathing techniques. Come improve your overall health through understanding your body better and leave feeling refreshed and reenergized. Gentle movement is modified to allow the class to be completed by a standing or seated participant; all levels of fitness are welcome. Space is limited. $2/class

Thursdays, 9:15 a.m.

For dancers with some prior line dance experience. High beginner and intermediate dances will be taught with more complicated steps and at a faster pace. Students may move up to this class when they feel they are ready. Space is limited. $2/class.

Beginner Class Beginner Line Dancing Thursdays, 10:10 - 11: 00 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise Program Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Helps alleviate pain and stiffness, maintain range of motion, improve balance and coordination, increase endurance and overall health. This is a seated class with health tips given on steps you can take to healthier living. Space is limited. $2/class.

For students new to line dancing. Several easy beginner dances will be taught in each class. Instruction will proceed at an easy pace and repetition will be emphasized. Appropriate supportive shoes should be worn such as tennis shoes, boots, and flats. High heels and backless shoes are not appropriate. Safety is a priority. Space is limited. $2/class.

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COUNCIL MINUTES

City Council Meeting Minutes (Abridged) Unabridged version of minutes and resolutions /ordinances can be found on the city webpage at www.cityofalabaster.com May 8, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

May 22, 2017

Mayor Comments Mayor Comments / Proclamations / Proclamations Proclamations – Eagle Scout John Michael McCrory; Building Safety Month – Mr. Chip Brantley and Mr. Rick Benson accepted proclamation; Mental Health Awareness Month – Ms. Cheryl Tressler accepted proclamation on behalf of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Agenda Items *Public Hearing on these items

1. Resolution 050817 Awarding Unit Bid – Wastewater Pumps / Control Panels. Motion Passed Unanimously 2. Resolution 050817-AAwarding Bid – Demolition of 2022 Butler Road. Motion Passed Unanimously 3. Resolution 050817-B Awarding Bid – Demolition of 2040 Butler Road. Motion Passed Unanimously 4. Resolution 050817-C Awarding Bid – Police Lighting Up-fit for Vehicles. Motion Passed Unanimously 5. Ordinance 170508-043 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday – Public Hearing. Motion Passed Unanimously

Said meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. cityofalabaster.com

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Council Reports April 2017 Library Services Report – Council Member Ellis Public Works Report – Council Member Rakestraw Fire Department Report – Council Member Farrell Police Department Report – Council Member Bedsole Planning & Safety Report – Council Member Pate

Agenda Items *Public Hearing on these items

1. Resolution 052217 Approve Submittal of Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Report Motion Passed Unanimously 2. Resolution 052217-A ALDOT – Alabama Department of Transportation Agreement – Resurface US 31 at County Road 68 North Motion Passed Unanimously 3. Resolution 052217-B Abate Certain Sewer Fees for TRP Parts, LLC / Kenworth of Bham, Inc. Motion Passed Unanimously Said meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

Quiz Answers from Page 20 “Are You Sun Savvy?” 1. False. 2. True. 3. False. 4. False. 5. False. 6. All of the above. 7. False. 8. All of the above. 9. Move to shade.

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City Council Sophie Martin, Ward 1 506-8961 martin@cityofalabaster.com

City of Alabaster 1953 Municipal Way Alabaster, AL 35007 www.cityofalabaster.com 664-6800 Marty Handlon, Mayor 664-6831 handlon@cityofalabaster.com

Rick Ellis, Ward 2 ellis@cityofalabaster.com Stacy Rakestraw, Ward 3 529-3326 rakestraw@cityofalabaster.com Greg Farrell, Ward 4 farrell@cityofalabaster.com

Russell Bedsole, Ward 5 205-229-6021 bedsole@cityofalabaster.com Scott Brakefield, President, Ward 6 685-0302 brakefield@cityofalabaster.com

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