October 2015 Alabaster Connection

The Official Publication of the City of Alabaster

Alabaster Connection October 2015

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Alabaster’s 9 Annual

Fall Festival at Buck Creek st October 31 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.

featuring Bruce Andrews and the Lucky Stiffs

Cindy the Pink Fire Truck Returns

October 3rd ■ Pg 9

Local Legend Bobby Joe Retires

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October is the beginning of our new fiscal year, and I want to congratulate and thank all city departments for their efforts in completing another successful year. Although we exceeded our conservative revenue projections in the 2014-15 budget, we kept expenditures in check, which provided us the ability to purchase new equipment at year end, without the additional cost of financing. In an effort to continue improving upon our Marty Handlon policy, procedures, and accountability, the city will contract Mayor, City of Alabaster with a new audit firm this year. Although I appreciate the many years of great service we received from our current firm, I welcome an audit with a fresh perspective and extensive municipal experience.

We have had a few new businesses open in the last 12 months, and they have positively impacted our community. We are also excited about new development discussions in progress for Hwy 31 (Medical Mile area) and Hwy 119. We are hopeful they will be finalized soon, but I’ve learned to not celebrate until the paperwork is inked.

We have completed our 2016 budget requests and submitted them to the City Council for approval. We have not yet finalized our capital funds budget, but we will be discussing those projects in the coming weeks. The conservative 2015-16 Budget includes new positions in a few of our departments, which are needed due to the growth we are experiencing, and a continuation of our efforts in providing excellent customer service and accountability. Some of the positions were utilized in previous years, but were left unfilled during the recession, when vacated by retirements. We are also continuing to appropriate funds for much needed equipment replacement, as well as enhancing our parks and recreation areas. This budget also includes merit increases for eligible employees, as well as funding for the city to pay a portion of the employees’ increase in health insurance premiums.

On September 13th, Chief Golden, members of the Alabaster Fire Department, and Councilman Russell Bedsole represented our city well with their annual participation in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb (110 stories) in Montgomery at the RSA Towers. Here in the city, our first responders (police & fire) have been receiving meals by members of our community, and they truly appreciate the gestures of so many. We all appreciate our public safety professionals, and on behalf of these professionals I want to thank our residents for taking the time to let them experience your gratitude.

We will be celebrating Fall Fest the last weekend in October, so bring the family out and enjoy this community-wide event along the Buck Creek Trail. Each year it gets bigger and better. And, as you start your Christmas shopping, please shop Alabaster first! It has a direct impact on the services you receive and the quality of life you want from your community.

Blessings,

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C O u n c i l Comm e n t s

Scott Brakefield, Ward 6 City Council President

Greetings! Currently we are working to pass the 2016 City budget. This time of year is always a challenging one as we attempt to distinguish needs from wants across our City. We are truly blessed with excellent leadership across all of the City Departments and with that strong leadership the Budget usually comes together nicely. I appreciate all the hard work that our Department Heads go through in establishing the budget for their respective departments. On September 15th I was able to attend MVES’s first every “Have a Ball With Learning” event held on their campus. It was truly a wonderful experience.

Each family that attended was provided a free meal as well as a “swag bag” with books and learning resources for the families to implement at home. The kids got to play soccer, basketball or baseball/softball. In attendance to play with the kids were our high school athletes of each of the sports mentioned. I believe everyone in attendance had an amazing time. Thanks to all the MVES staff that made the event a success and special thanks to the event organizers Michelle Brakefield and Heather Reeves.

Lastly, Our THS Warrior Football Team has a 3-2 record as I write this. They host Vestavia on 10/2 and Tuscaloosa County on 10/16. I hope to see you all out there.

Sophie Martin, Ward 1

Progress continues in Ward 1. If you haven’t driven down Highway 11 recently, I encourage you to do so. With the road and landscaping improvements coming off 119 and onto Simmsville Road along with the many abandoned structures that were demolished and removed, the enhancements have made a tremendous difference in our community.

Phase one for repairs along Alabaster Boulevard will include the area in front of Westwood Baptist Church. At a recent council work session, the phases were decided on based on severity. As mentioned before, the repairing of Alabaster Boulevard will be completed in phases to prevent little disruption as possible for those who travel this road on a regular basis since it is one of the main outlets to our shopping center areas and the interstate. Until repairs are complete, please use caution when traveling this road. The amount of time this is taking is frustrating – thank you for your patience as this road repair project is completed.

Repairing Alabaster Boulevard remains one of my top priorities.

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I am sincerely appreciative to the many Shelby County community leaders and business owners who attended the recent United Way Shelby County Campaign Kickoff at Alabaster City Hall. This support shows that United Way makes a tremendous difference in the lives of many of our neighbors, friends and family who live right here in our community. Currently, more than 750,000 Alabamians depend on United Way for assistance and thousands of those in need live right here in Shelby County. There are more than 30 agencies located in Shelby County who depend on United Way funding. Supporting United Way will make a better Shelby County for everyone!

It continues to be an honor to serve you and Ward 1 residents. If you have any requests, questions or ideas for Ward 1 or our City, please feel free to contact me at martin@cityofalabaster.com or at 358-8742.

Kindest regards, Sophie Martin

Bob Hicks, Ward 2

Temperatures are slowly dropping, and fall is upon us. I have started noticing more people walking/jogging in the evenings when I take my own daily walk. It is easier to walk outside when it is 60 degrees than it is when it is 97 degrees. Please remember to watch for evening walkers and daytime students while out on the streets of Alabaster. Public safety is everyone’s business.

A big Ward 2 welcome to “Gym Time,” a state-of-the-art fitness facility that opened the first of September in the Thrift Store shopping center.

Jonathan Fuller invited me over for a tour, and I was blown away by the incredible range of workout equipment, classes offered, smoothie bar, full line of workout gear, and other amenities they provide. Jonathan, and his eagerto-please staff, are on duty sixteen hours a day, and have closed circuit cameras that allow members (of which there now over 200 already) to work out twenty-four hours per day. Go by and introduce yourself; they want to work for your health.

As the Comprehensive Plan comes closer and closer to fruition, the implementation of The Medical Mile project on Hwy 31 is starting to take shape. There are several businesses looking to develop in the area around the hospital, so more commercial growth is expected. I am looking forward to the next step of our city’s development.

Grace and peace, Bob

Stacy Rakestraw, Ward 3

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Main Street Alabama conference in Montgomery. There were sessions and speakers that highlighted what other cities in our state, and across the country, are doing to revive their downtown, main street

areas. Our historic main street, being a state highway with a railroad running parallel to it, is an obstacle, but our comprehensive plan study has shown what will work for our Main Street Medical Mile. Clearly, we have to continue to develop it as a district that appeals to and serves the people who come to Alabaster for medical care, and for those who work in this area as well.

Alabama will be celebrating its 200th birthday over three years, from 2017-2019, through statewide initiatives, educational programs for schools, and community activities. Please look at www.alabama200. org for opportunities to be a community leader for Alabaster to help get the ball rolling.

Our city school city system was awarded a federal grant to feed children after school. The CNP director, Heather McDermott, took the initiative to apply for this grant that would have otherwise gone to another school system, in another city or state. We are fortunate to have our federal tax dollars come back to Alabaster and be used for a great program. It is open to the public for anyone 18 and under to eat for free, each day. Please call 663-8400 for more details, and thank you to all of the people who work in these lunchrooms every day! You are a blessing to many.

Rick Walters, Ward 4

Happy Halloween! As our little Trick or Treaters anticipate Saturday October 31st, the wait for the opening of the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market is over. The signal and turn lanes at the intersection of Hwy 119 and Fulton Springs Road are fully functional and should handle the traffic just fine. It was designed with the future widening of Hwy 119 in mind. Right now an environmental study is underway and hopefully this fall ALDOT will hold a public involvement meeting. The $12 million project is being funded by matching grants from the Regional Planning Commission and ALDOT. We have also been working with CSX Railroad to reduce the impact their trains have had on traffic. We have all been inconvenienced at one time or another, and as the economy continues to improve, so will train traffic. Alabaster is divided by one of CSX’s main railways and we have met with them to see what can be done. I believe they understand and will do what they can to minimize road blockage.

One thing residents can do is to report trains that have stopped on our city webpage. Another thing we MUST do is to STOP CALLING 911 when they do. The numbers of calls received are overwhelming the operators, possibly delaying response to a true emergency.

If you have a question or problem please let me know and I will do my best to get you an answer or help resolve your problem. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you – Keep in Touch!

Russell Bedsole, Ward 5

In a recent council meeting, we again had the opportunity to welcome in more residents to our city. Unlike other recent annexations, this vote annexed an entire community, rather than a parcel here or

there. The last time we brought an entire community into our city was when we annexed in the Saddle Lake Community. The annexation vote in the August 10 meeting brought in the residents of the Fogle Lake community, located in the Camp Branch area.

The annexation process for these residents in Fogle Lake began well over a year ago. As they began the process to see if their residents had interest in joining the corporate limits of our city, they asked your city leaders if the city would consider their application for annexation. For our part, I want you to know that your Mayor and Council proceeded with caution and did not vote for this annexation with haste. Each council member asked many questions on what these additional homes would mean to the services we offer our current citizens. It was through very healthy dialogue with our department heads that we were told if we added these additional homes that our excellent city services would remain at that level. I assure all citizens of our city that I will continue to ask the questions that safeguard the superior services our city has to offer, and I will always proceed with caution when considering adding additional homes to our city through annexation.

If you would like further information on this process, or to speak with me on any city issue, please feel free to contact me.

Tommy Ryals, Ward 7

Tired of traffic? I know I am! I work in Birmingham and sit every day in the backup on I-65, in Pelham, where the lanes are reduced from three to two. The frustrating part is Alabaster City leaders have travelled to Montgomery, more than once, to meet with two different governors, and ALDOT officials, to beg for additional lanes on I-65. The first time was in 2005. We presented traffic counts and facts to justify the need. We explained that adding extra on-ramp lanes would get our traffic onto the interstate more quickly and help us avoid the back up on Hwy 31 every morning. We explained there is only one bridge to deal with between Exit 242 and 238, so costs of the additional lanes would be minimal. We were told action would be taken. Now, rather than adding lanes, they are re-paving again. No matter how nice you make it look, the primary problem is inadequate sizing, not just how smooth it is. I-65 is six lanes all the way to the Hanceville exit, going north. South of Birmingham, where all the traffic is, the six lanes only go to Exit 242. I think the problem is worth some attention by our state legislative delegation.

Maybe if we all let them know the magnitude of the issue, they will be able to influence some of that DOT funding to SOLVE the problem on I-65 vs. PATCHING the problem. We can contact all of our representatives at www.shelbylegislators.com and let them know how much impact this has on our daily lives and blood pressure. cityofalabaster.com 5

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9th Annual

Fall Festival

at Buck Creek October 31st , 9 - 3:00 p.m.

Bruce Andrews and the Lucky Stiffs.

Alabaster’s 9th Annual Fall Festival, at Buck Creek from 9 - 3 p.m. on October 31st, started like many things - over a cup of coffee. “I was working at Starbucks on Kent Dairy Road when George Henry, the city administrator at the time and now current city manager, came in and asked if I would take a ride with him when I got off,” shared Bruce Andrews.

Bruce, the front man for 2Blu & the Lucky Stiffs - a popular local band, had no clue what Henry had in mind.

When George came to pick Bruce up, he drove them out to the old Siluria Mill site. “None of what you see there now was there,” said Bruce. Yet what was there was quite a surprise. “I didn’t even know that the waterfall was out there or that the Buck Creek trail was going up. The whole area back there is just gorgeous,” shared Bruce. Now, the old Siluria Mill site hosts the Alabaster Senior Center, Municipal Complex, and is a gateway to the Buck Creek Trail.

“I didn’t even know why he drove us out there; he just wanted to talk to me about an idea,” recalled Bruce. The idea was to host a fall music festival and Halloween event, but at this point Bruce was unsure what George was getting at, then the questions started: “Can you imagine a little music festival?”

“Yeah, it would be really cool.”

“Can you help me pull it off?”

“Yeah!”

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“Can your band play?”

“Yeah, we can do that.”

Bruce thought back, “It was summer and we were looking at a fall event, if I recall correctly. George didn’t even want to promote it too much in case it did not work out well.”

Turns out both of them had nothing to worry about. With next to no promotion, the event drew a respectable crowd of over 600 residents. Now a typical Fall Fest draws about 10 times that amount - over 6,000 residents.

Alabaster hosts many events throughout the year, but the Fall Festival is a unique family affair. “We both,” shared Bruce, “saw at the first one that the character of the event is specifically for the citizen of the city of Alabaster. That is the character of it. A pretty day in the fall, come enjoy some music with your fellow citizens.” The event features live music, a haunted candy trail, and vendors. “The last two have really grown in vendors. All the vendors of Alabaster want to be there,” said Bruce. “It is really cool how they lay all the vendors and booths out there on the trail.”

2Blu & The Lucky Stiffs will be performing under the pavilion. The band includes: Dave Gowens- Percussion, George Dudley- Guitars, Jack Dudley- Bass and Dobro, and Brucelead vocals and harmonica. “What is really cool is that now all of us are parents or grandparents. [And] it is cool to play for kids and adults,” shared Bruce. Smiling, he added, “This is the only gig we do where we throw candy at people. It is almost a tradition!”

What is also becoming a tradition is the musical guests.

“Every year I try to bring a guest or two to at least change it up a bit. Matt Wiley, on the keyboard, will be joining us. He is from Tuscaloosa where he is an instructor at UA, and he

“To make people see the value of the arts, I’m always telling people, ‘if we infuse your community with arts and culture, it will raise the value of your community,’” - Bruce Andrews

Enjoy the day shopping from local vendors.

is a principal player in the Black Jacket Symphony,” Bruce proudly stated. “Steve Ramos, the most sought after session drummer in town, will be joining us as well.”

Awareness As Bruce reflected on the past events, he knew why it had gone so well and why it is important that a city host festivals that focus on the arts and culture of the community. “One simple word: awareness. I lived in Alabaster for 37 years thirty-two at the time George picked me up - and I didn’t know there was a waterfall down there. We discovered all those connector trails - all those great trails. Alabaster really has a cool green space back there,” he said. Then in a moment of ownership Bruce declared, “We have really cool green spaces.”

Bruce believes that this awareness leads to more tangible results. “The Fall Fest is the first thing that happened at that space. After that, people knew they could use it, take the kids out for a picnic,” he said. Bruce knew that building it was not enough, it needed to be seen. “If you build something, they won’t necessarily come; if it is unseen and does not get used, then the benefit is gone. So these events are sort of critical because it draws the community down there,” believes Bruce.

And when people start to get out into the community and utilize the amenities, such as Buck Creek Park and Trail, it builds something even bigger than a park. “It is building a sense of community, a community that I don’t ever intend to move from,” stated Bruce. “To make people see the value of the arts, I’m always telling people, ‘if we infuse your community with arts and culture, it will raise the value of your community,’” he shared.

You can park at either the Municipal Complex or Buck Creek Park where you can catch a hayride down to the festival site.

To sign up to be a vendor call Sharon Allen 664-6840.

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Alabaster’s Historic Graveyards

Alabaster is home to three historic cemeteries: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Bunton Family Cemetery, and Nabor Cemetery. Each of these plots of land has been in continuous use, as cemeteries, for almost 200 years. Each has a unique personality. Each has its own story.

Cedar Grove Cemetery It is located on Hwy 17, between Kent Dairy Rd and Creek View Elementary School. Cedar Grove Cemetery is perhaps the prettiest of them all. The

The historical marker reads: Benton Family Cemetery “Benton-Oldham Cemetery”. Located on the site of the original Benton homestead, this cemetery was founded July 12, 1842, with the burial of early Shelby County settler Jesse Benton (1798-1842). All who rest herein are members of the Benton family by birth, marriage, or close friendship.

Nabors’ Cemetery This site is located off of Highway 31, past county road 26 on Mellow Dr - a gravel road. Nabors’ Cemetery is easily the scariest on the list- especially at night, down a gravel lane. It gets rather dark down the lane, and with few homes nearby, it easily gives you the chills. Nabors’ Cemetery is surrounded by an iron fence, like the others, but it does not have the typical spikes at the top. Instead, it features loop-

entrance is marked by a wrought iron gate and arch embossed with the name of the hollowed grounds.

Down the one lane that leads to the back of the grounds is a cluster of trees. The back of the cemetery has a slight rise and has trees that offer shade and ambiance to your visit.

The historical marker reads: Cedar Grove Cemetery Established as Meredith Cemetery. The first recorded burial here was Sarah Hoge Meredith who died August 25, 1836. The Griffin family donated land for this burial ground and it has been in continuous use since founded. An annual memorial service has been held on this site since before the Civil War. Benton Family Cemetery Located on Hwy 119, along the banks of Buck Creek, directly across from Woodbrook Mini Storage, sits Benton Family Cemetery. It is the hardest cemetery, of the three, to find. It is also the smallest.

What draws you to this plot of land is how secluded you feel, even though you are feet from a major state highway. The lot is surrounded by tall trees and thick woods. The cemetery itself is surrounded by a glorious waist-high iron fence.

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ing, rounded tops. The ground is breathtakingly beautiful during the day. Surrounded by trees and shrubs, the back of the graveyard has some of the oldest headstones.

The historical marker reads: Nabors’ Cemetery “OzleyMcLane-Nabors Cemetery” Established October 15, 1868, with the burial of Elizabeth “Betsy” Nabors. Her loving husband, John, followed her in death only fifteen days later.

They are buried side by side. Many local pioneer families chose to share this hallowed ground for their departed loved ones.

Cindy the Pink Fire Truck

On October 3rd from 8 a.m. until early afternoon, at the Propst Promenade in front of Belk’s, Cindy the Pink Fire Truck will be visiting Alabaster to promote cancer awareness. APH Radio will be on hand to live broadcast the event, and you will be given an opportunity to celebrate a loved one who is battling cancer, along with ways to support the eradication of cancer.

Jason “Biscuit” Humphries, president of local 4142 Alabaster Professional Firefighter Association, is the organizer of this second annual event. “We are getting behind this to raise the funds necessary to suppress cancer. As fire fighters, Cindy the Pink Fire Truck will be at the Promenade on Saturday Oct 3 starting at 8 a.m.

Cindy is also a roaming memorial to those who have lost a loved one to cancer, and to those who are survivors.

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we go in and we suppress a fire, and we want to get in there and suppress the cancer,” shared Humphries. “Hopefully one day we can cure this.”

Cindy the Pink Fire Truck is quite aptly named. It is literally a fire truck, painted pink. The name, Cindy, is quite personal. “This truck is actually out of the lower Alabama chapter. One of the guys’ wives had cancer, her name was Cindy. Unfortunately she passed, so the guy started this truck down there, painted it pink, and named it Cindy,” shared Humphries.

Cindy the Pink Fire Truck started a movement of pink trucks. “It has gone nationwide, and it is coast to coast.

There are 20-something trucks out there doing this - raising awareness,” Humphries proudly said.

The purpose of this visit is three fold. “We want to raise awareness of all gynecological cancers, including breast cancer,” he said with purpose. “If this promotion reminds a woman to get an examination, then we feel like it is serving a purpose to help save lives.”

Cindy is also a roaming memorial to those who have lost a loved one to cancer, and to those who are survivors. “The truck is covered with signatures and names of survivors and those who were lost to cancer,” Humphries shared.

This physical act of signing the truck leaves a lasting legacy.

“These guys never wash this truck, my wife signed it four years ago, and when it came around last year, it was still on there. They say when the name fades off, Cindy has absorbed their soul,” Humphries tenderly said.

Cindy the Fire Truck is also a draw for fundraising. “Last year we raised $4,000 in t-shirt sales, and we gave every penny of it away. Two-thousand went to the American Cancer Society. The other $2,000 to the community, to support those that are struggling,” he said. “We gave 500 dollars to [one] man that was in need of pancreatic cancer surgery, he had to raise 15,000 dollars. He met his goal, and he was able to have his surgery. He couldn’t thank us enough,” Humphries said.

For Jason Humphries, promoting and hosting an event like this is all part of the reason the Alabaster Fire Fighters are part of a union. “This union is about giving back to

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our community and making sure all of our brothers make it home. The city, mayor, and council are really good to us, and they take really good care of us so we just want to give back - this is one way we do that,” he said.

“We want the whole community to join us,” he said, “with the goal that one day Cindy will come back, and there won’t be any more signatures or names on it. Wouldn’t that be cool?”

Bobby Joe Seales Retires

Bobby Joe Seales is an Alabaster icon. Many of us know him as the “history guy” who likes to wear a top hat! In many respects, that image will continue; his official role, however, will change. For the past 16 years he has been the President of the Shelby County Historical Society, Inc. and the Director of the Shelby County Museum and Archives. Both of these roles will come to an end on November 1, 2015, as he retires.

How Seales ascended to President and Director is something that he attributes to God. “I was reflecting [on] when I started; it is a real strange story, and God had to have a hand in it,” he said. Seales was visiting the archives, hunting for records on his family historywhich dates back to the founding of Shelby County.

He became a fixture in the offices, looking through old probate records and sifting through boxes of aged and sometimes crumbling records. He grew close to the President and Director at the time, Mr. and Mrs. Evans. “I was going over and doing a lot of research, and Mr. and Mrs. Evans came up to me one day and said, ‘listen we want to go on vacation to Texas, and we need someone to run this place; will you help?’ I said, ‘Yeah!’” They gave him a key, gave him the information he needed to keep everything going, and set a date for their long awaited trip.

This is when events took a dramatic turn. “[Mrs. Evans] became very ill before they left on vacation. Not thinking she was going to pull through, Mr. Evans was up at the hospital, so I took care of the Museum and Archives,” he shared with a surprised look. In this moment, the next decade and half changed for Seales.

When Bobby Joe started at the Shelby County Museum and Archives they had less than 200 due paying members. A membership is a low-key way for people to support the work of the archives, according to Seales. “The basic membership is $20, but some give $50 and some give $100.” The year before he retired he set a lofty goal, reaching for well beyond the humble beginnings he inherited. “I said, before I retire, I will get 900 members,” he shared. “So this last year my goal was 900 members, and we go over that,” Seales

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Bobby Joe Seales in his familiar top hat.

proclaimed.

As Bobby Joe leaves behind his role as President and Director, he still plans to be involved. “I’m currently on the Alabama Historical Commission. I’m part of the Friends of Alabama Archives. I am going to seek another 4-year term. I’m trying to get more involved with the state of Alabama museums, archives, and such,” he rattled off. He is also a National Trustee of the Sons of the American Revolution. All of these roles move him into more of a state or national level of involvement. Yet, it also leaves him more time for some local history as well.

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to complete my history of Alabaster and Siluria in 2017; then in 2018, have completed and ready a pictorial history book of Pelham,” he shared. “Pelham,” he explains, “was the first county seat. Then in 2019, I want to do a pictorial history book of Columbiana. I just got tons of pictures, I got lots of pictures that has never been published. I want to share them before I die.”

Bobby Joe Seales also plans to travel more. “We leave for the beach tomorrow, Panama City,” he shared with a smile toward his wife, Diane. Seales wants to revisit some cities he has not been to in a long time, such as Memphis. “I love Memphis, I want to go and now that Diane is retired she can come. There is so much to see that we haven’t seen,” he explained.

As Seales enters his retirement, he knows he will miss at least some of the work. In an effort to share what the Shelby County

Museum and Archive has meant to him, and so many others, Bobby Joe shared a story. “I think,” he began, “what I am going to miss the most, and I know I am going to miss it, is helping others discover something. There was this 80-something year old lady from Maryland. Her daughter brought her. She was an illegitimate child and was adopted, so she never knew her birth mother. All she had was her birth mother’s name on a birth certificate. I could not find her mother, but I found a man who had the same name. So I pulled his obituary, and it was her grand daddy. Her mother was mentioned in the obituary,” Bobby Joe shared.

When he got through digging he had this elderly lady’s biological mother’s funeral home records, death certificates, census records, and even her stepfather’s records. They found that her mother had no other children. “She said she wondered where her mother was buried,” shared Seales. Turns out she was buried in the Columbiana cemetery. “I pulled the map we had created of the cemetery and gave her step by step directions to her mother’s headstone,” he explained with amazement. “At the end she said, ‘I am amazed that I found so much out in such a short period of time.’”

The City of Alabaster will be presenting Bobby Joe Seales with a Key to the City during the Oct 12th City Council Meeting, at 7 p.m. at Alabaster City Hall. The Shelby County Museum and Archives will be hosting a Retirement Celebration on Nov 1st at 2 p.m. at the museum in Columbiana. All are welcome at both events.

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October Church Events The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit October 4, 2:30 p.m.

858 Kent Dairy Road | Alabaster AL 35007 We will have a Blessing of the Animals on our grounds.

All animals—large and small, and their owners are welcome! A light reception will follow the service.

205-329-4862 cell | 205-621-3418 office marybea@holyspirit-al.org First United Methodist Church of Alabaster Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 31, 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.

In the Restore Campus parking lot. FREE Event for all ages. Join us for Trunk or Treat, Inflatables, Free Cotton Candy and Popcorn. And register to WIN a FREE Girl’s and Boy’s Bike!

Amazing Grace Worship Center Fall Festival Saturday, October 31, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

We are located at 949 Hwy 31 South approximately 3 miles south of the Propst Promenade Mall. We will have Inflatables, trackless train, and 8-10 game booths along with free hot dogs and chili. We have fun for toddlers as well as older children. Everyone welcome.

Abundant Life Church Saturday, October 31, 2 p.m - 5 p.m.

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From 2 to 5 p.m., the church grounds, both inside and out, will be filled with activities such as carnival games, maze, bake walk, obstacle course, face paintings, Plinko, photo booth, and more!

After enjoying a few games with the family, fill your tummy with yummy carnival foods like hot dogs, funnel cakes, and candy apples. This entire event is free and Abundant Life Church is excited to share this time of fellowship with our community!

Nexus Student Ministries of First UMC Alabaster Costume Party, 7th - 12th graders Sunday, November 1, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Hippies and Hipsters costume party for students in 7th-12th grade. The event will be held in the Restore Parking Lot next to Rite Aid on Hwy 119 in Alabaster. There will be Karaoke, Obstacle Course, Costume Contests, and free food. Wear your best hippie or hipster costume, grab your squad, and come hang out.

Siluria Baptist Church Fall Festival October 25, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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It’s that time of the year again, and the pumpkins are on their way! For the past 14 years, First Presbyterian Church of Alabaster has been selling pumpkins to our community and giving back 100% of the proceeds to local organizations. Last year they donated $8,250 to local programs: $2,750 to Safe House of Shelby County, $2750 to Shelby Emergency Center, and $2750 to Hearts in Hands.

When the truck broke down last year, and delivery was late, the community joined in to help unload

the nearly 3,000 pumpkins on a Monday night. This included the Thompson High School wrestling team, Thompson High School ROTC, local Girl Scouts, volunteers from the Alabaster YMCA, and residents.

It was amazing to see the excitement and realize how much fun everyone had working together.

This year, FPCA wants to continue with the NEW tradition of having the community join them in the unloading of the Pumpkins. If you or any organization is interested, please come join the congregation on September 27th. Everyone is invited to join us for worship service at 10:30, dressed for the unloading, or at 1:00 pm when the truck arrives. Sandwiches and refreshments will be served to all that participate.

After the pumpkins are in place, church volunteers will be on site every day, through October 31, selling the pumpkins to raise money for local charities: SafeHouse of Shelby County and Shelby Emergency Assistance. All money raised through the patch is donated to the charities.

The pumpkin patch will be open to the public Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 1-7 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 31 - or until the pumpkins are sold out.

First Presbyterian Church of Alabaster is located at 8828 Elliottsville Lane (AL HWY 119 South).

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6 Water Board 7 p.m.

7 Court Trials 9 a.m.

12 Council 7 p.m.

ABC & Ds of Medicare October 12, 1 p.m.

Karen Haiflich of the Medicare Information Source will help you navigate through the process of Medicare. Learn about filing and benefits, and get answers to any other questions you might have.

For more information, contact the library at 205-664-6822.

13 Housing and Abatement 5 p.m.

14 Court Plea Dockets 9 a.m. & 2 p.m.

19 Alabaster City School Board 5:30 p.m.

Friends of the Library Meeting October 12, 6 p.m.

26 Council 7 p.m.

26 Board of Zoning Adjustments 6:30 p.m.

27 Planning and Zoning 7 p.m.

28 Court Plea Dockets 9 a.m. & 2 p.m.

All meetings are held at 1953 Municipal Way in the Council Chamber View full calendar, agendas and resolutions at www.cityofalabaster.com

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The Albert L. Scott Library is located at 100 9th Street N.W., Alabaster. Hours of operation are: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 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 - 1-4:50 p.m.

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

SAVE THE DATE! Fall Book and Bake Sale October 2-4

Library Book Group October 15, 7 p.m.

Join us in our discussion of Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English by Natasha Solomons. In her tender, sweetly comic debut, Natasha Solomons tells the captivating love story of a couple making a new life - and their wildest dreams come true. Program takes place in the Meeting Room.

Book Signing October 17, 10:30 a.m.

Join us as local author Mike Eberhardt signs his new book Westward Bound.

Tai Chi for Health Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.

Begins October 21st Join us as local instructor, Rachel Hickman, teaches a 7-week course in Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an exercise that improves balance, sharpens the mind, and circulates oxygen throughout the body while gently massaging all the joints, ligaments, and muscles of the entire body. Participants must complete the Enrollment Form at the front desk before the first class. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes that will not slip during movement. Program takes place in the Meeting Room.

Adult Computer Classes Call or come by to sign up. 664-6822.

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

Scaring Up Octobers Fun and Adventure @ the Library STory Times Wednesdays 10:15 a.m.

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Pete the Cat Book Club October 27 , 6 p.m.

Boys and girls, 5 years old and older, can join in the fun of cool cats with reading and more - in our Meeting Room. Kids, age 6 years and younger, must be with an adult. Please sign up.

Costume Capers Party October 29, 4:15 p.m.

Children who love magic and laughter may wear a costume if they like and gather in our Meeting Room to enjoy the wonders of comic magician Russell Davis. All children must be with an adult at this event.

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

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

Toddler Tales for 2 and 3 year olds in the Meeting Room Lego League October 6, 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Kids of all ages can come and play with Legos of all sizes. Kids 6 years old and younger must be with an adult. Meets in the Meeting Room.

Dance for Learning with Miss Terri!

October 19, 5 p.m.

Kids in grades 4 through 6 can sign up for this new program. We’ll combine dancing and reading during a fun, creative learning session in the Meeting Room.

Teen Read Week: Get Away @ your library!

October 20, 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Calling all teens and tweens, also known as Young Adults (YAs)!

The week of October 18 is Teen Read Week (TRW), and the theme is “Get Away @ your library.” This year we’re encouraging teens to explore the ways the library can help them ‘Get Away’ through resources including DVDs, magazines, and books —fantasy, sci-fi, travel books, tales of adventure and escape, and more!

The TRW program, just for kids 11 to 18 years old, will reflect the ‘Get Away’ theme with fun food, activities, a book buffet, and a behind the scenes tour of the library. Sign up for the fun, and no parents or younger siblings, please.

Just a reminder: You can report any problems or concerns by calling 664-6800 or by using the online “report a concern form” at www.cityofalabaster.com.

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We have available an extensive assortment of history, biography, & fiction, in addition to many other categories. Paperback & children’s books will be $.50, & all other hardback books, only $1.00.

American Girls Club October 23 , 4:00 p.m.

Girls, age 7 years old and older, can model in a costume fashion show. They can dress like an American Girl character or they can wear another costume. They can come with or without a doll, and the doll can be in costume, too. If a girl does not want to model, she can be in the audience. Sign up for the fun. The runway is in the Meeting Room.

This Book Sale is one of only two each year as fundraisers to support the programs and services the Library provides our community.

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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 THRU EMAILS 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.

BASKETBALL On-line Registration: Ends at 11 p.m. on October 3.

Available at www.alabasterparks.org. Walk-in Registration: Ends at 5 p.m. on October 2 at the Depot. Cost: $85.00 (10% additional fee for non-residents). Open to: BOYS: Kindergarten through 9th grade. GIRLS: Kindergarten through 6th grade. *IMPORTANT: 9th graders who turn 15 before September 1, 2015, are not eligible. Kindergarteners have to turn 5 before September 1, 2015, to be eligible to play (no exceptions).

BARK IN THE PARK Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The 9th annual Bark in the Park will be held at Veterans Park (7305 Hwy. 119, Alabaster) from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

This event is hosted by the City of Alabaster and the Shelby Humane Society. Admission is FREE for a fun filled day that celebrates the bond between people and their dogs. There will be music, food, vendors (selling everything from dog bones to t-shirts), children’s activities, dog contests, etc. There will also be adoption booths where you can find adorable pups looking for new homes. Please contact the Shelby Humane Society with any questions at 205-669-3916 or info@shelbyhumane. org.

FALL FEST AT BUCK CREEK Saturday, October 31, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The 7th annual Fall Fest will be held at Buck Creek Trail from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. with FREE admission. This will be a great family outing with live music (by 2BLU and the Lucky Stiffs), inflatables, Trick-or-Treat Trail, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and hay rides. Plus, there will be a one day Farmers Market. All activities will be located behind the Alabaster Senior Center. Parking 18 cityofalabaster.com

will be available at Buck Creek Park, with shuttles running to the trail, Alabaster Senior Center, and Alabaster City Hall. Vendor Applications: On-Line Registration: Ends at 11 p.m. on October.

9. Available at www.alabasterparks.org. Walk-in Registration: Ends at 5 p.m. on October 9 at the Depot. Cost: $30.00 for 15x15 booth. (You must provide your own table and chairs.) No duplicate business vendors (i.e. Avon, Scentsy Candles, 31 Products, etc.) allowed. All vendors must purchase a City of Alabaster business license through City Hall. Purchase price is $35, cash or check only. If you are exempt, you must contact City Hall at 205664-6800 so they can verify this information through the State Exemption Records.

CHRISTMAS PARADE REGISTRATION October 12 - November 13 On-Line Registration: Begins at 8 a.m. on October 12 and ends at 11 p.m. on Nov. 13. Available at www.alabasterparks.org.

Walk-in Registration: October 12 thru Nov. 13 – weekdays only from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Depot.

Cost: Free. Participants: All participants are strongly encouraged to decorate, even if their entry is not a “float.” Event Date: The Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5th at 10 a.m. on Highway 31 South.

FALL SPORTS PROGRAMS Our athletic fields are quite busy with Fall Sports underway. We currently have 1,028 participants in our youth programs, which include Football, Cheer, Flag Football, Soccer, Girls’ Softball, Baseball, and Start Smart Soccer. We also have a Fall Adult Softball program. As always, our programs depend on volunteers who selflessly give of their time and experience to work with our youth. We would like to say “Thank You!” to each of you. You may be the one person who makes a difference in the life of a child.

On-Line 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.

Flu Shots Tuesday, October 6, 9-10:30 a.m.

Brooklere Pharmacy will be here on Tuesday, October 6 from 9-10:30 a.m. to administer free flu shots to all seniors with proof of one of the following insurances: Medicare, Medicare Railroad, UMWA, VIVA, Health Springs, some Blue Cross plans, Blue Advantage ($5 copay), and Secure Horizons ($5 copay). Sign up at the Senior Center to reserve your shot.

Bingo and shopping at the outlets in Leeds Tuesday, October 13 We will have fun playing bingo, eating lunch, and shopping at the Grand River outlets in Leeds. Cost is $1 to reserve your spot, and you will need to bring $8-10 for lunch. Space is limited.

Sign up at the Senior Center.

Samford Planetarium Thursday, October 29 Do you want to learn more about the solar system and the night sky? If so, you won’t want to miss our outing to the Samford Planetarium. Cost is $1 to reserve your spot. Bring $12-15 for lunch at Gian Marcos in Homewood. Space is limited. Sign up at the Senior Center.

Attention Fellow Bookworms October 26, 10 a.m.

Want to meet new people, or get to know old friends better? Join us on the 4th Monday of each month at 10 a.m. to discuss the group’s latest book choice. Watch for monthly sign-ups and book announcements. 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.

Build muscular strength, increase your cardiovascular endurance, and improve your balance, flexibility, and range of motion as you have fun and move to the music! Do all this while seated or standing……it’s your choice! This class will incorporate the use of hand weights, resistance tubing, balls, etc. into an enjoyable exercise class that will help you manage activities of everyday living with ease. So join us as we strengthen our body, mind and spirit, and support each other in the pursuit to make everyday a healthier day! $2/class.

Strengthen, Stretch and Restore Mondays, 2:15 - 2:45 p.m.

(30 min. mat based exercise class). All participants will begin class seated on a mat on the floor. A variety of exercises will be performed on the mat with no need to get up and down during class. We will remain on the mat until the end of class. This class is designed to strengthen the body by incorporating lengthening exercises that use body weight as well as fitness tools. Focus will be on stabilizing the body’s core, which is where all movement and balance begins. We will also increase flexibility and range of motion while gently stretching all of the major muscle groups. We will focus on correct breathing techniques, body awareness, and relaxation feeling refreshed and restored by the end of class. $1/class. *NEW TIME* Gentle Yoga Tuesdays, 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.

An hour class that combines traditional yoga postures and breathing techniques. Gentle movement is modified to allow the class to be completed by a standing or seated participant. All levels of fitness are welcome. Cost is $2/person and space is limited.

Zumba Gold Wednesdays 1 - 2 p.m.

Relatively high intensity, low-impact fitness class featuring Latin and World rhythms, and the same party favor as regular Zumba.

A great cardio workout that is fun! Cost is $2/class.

Line dancing Thursdays, 9:15 a.m.

Join us on Thursdays for the 9:15 a.m. intermediate class or the 10:10 a.m. beginner class. No experience necessary. Cost $2/class.

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Timeless Treasures (singing): Mondays, 10:00 a.m.

Head to Toe Fitness: Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mat Stretch Class: Mondays, 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Wii Bowling: Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays, 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. (note time change) Rook: Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.

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Adventures in Dance: Wednesdays, 2:15 p.m.

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City Council Meeting Minutes (Abridged)

(Unabridged version of minutes and resolutions/ordinances can be found on city webpage at www.cityofalabaster.com)

August 10th, 7:08 p.m.

Agenda Items *Public Hearing on these items 1. Ordinance 150810-010* Franchise Agreement Southern Light LLC Council Member Bedsole re-introduced Ordinance 150810-010. Council President Brakefield opened the public hearing allowing those present to speak for or against said Ordinance. With no one speaking for or against the public hearing closed. Council Member Bedsole made a motion to approve said Ordinance. Council Member Walters seconded.

Motion Passed Unanimously 2. Ordinanace 150810-011* Annexation Thacker 10’ Strip Council Member Rakestraw re-introduced Ordinance 150810-011. Council President Brakefield opened the public hearing allowing those present to speak for or against said Ordinance. With no one speaking for or against the public hearing closed. Council Member Rakestraw made a motion to approve said Ordinance. Council Member Hicks seconded.

Motion Passed Unanimously 3. Ordinance 150810-012* Fogle Lake Annexations Council Member Martin re-introduced Ordinance 150810-012. Council President Brakefield opened the public hearing allowing those present to speak for or against said Ordinance. Mr. JD King of the Fogle Lake HOA and president thereof spoke in favor of said Ordinance and requested passage thereto.

With no one else speaking for or against

this Ordinance the public hearing closed. Council Member Martin made a motion to approve said Ordinance. Council Member Rakestraw seconded.

Motion Passed Unanimously 4. Resolution 081015 FY15 Budget Revisions Council Member Walters made a motion to approve Resolution 081015 agreeing to amendments to the Fiscal Year 2015 general, sewer and garbage fund budgets. Council Member Hicks seconded.

Motion Passed Unanimously 5. Resolution 081015-A Sewer Gate System Council Member Ryals made a motion to approve Resolution 081015-A, rescinding Resolution 032315-A and approving expense of $20,340 for the installation of an electronic gate system for the Alabaster sewer facility. Council Member Walters seconded.

Motion Passed Unanimously

Said meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

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There is one particular group he feels really drawn towards. “I really have a heart for seniors. They could really use someone to help them. Sometimes they just need someone to talk to, and the help is just a side objective. Maybe you have a senior who needs a piece of furniture moved. They need someone to get a gallon of milk. That is where I want to fit in,” he said.

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Even the name “Shelby Concierge” was birthed out of purpose. “The meaning of the name concierge kind of comes from when you walk into the hotel - the person comes out and says, ‘How can I help you? Just ring the bell, it doesn’t matter what it is, even if I can’t do it I’ll find you someone who can,’” Justice shared.

The whole endeavor came from a desire for more.

“I’m experimenting with listening to God. Trying to, I guess, listen and implement my passion. God gives each of us gifts and talents, and I love serving,” he shared. He added, “It is my joy.”

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Employee Spotlight Sherri Proctor

Sherri Proctor, planning and zoning coordinator, is new to Alabaster. “Yes, I started in April,” she shared. But she is not new to her career. “I was in the City of Eufaula before here, for about five years, and with the county before that,” she said. Her undergrad degree is in Geography, with a planning specialty.

She is a CAPZO, which, other than being a mouth full, is a Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official. “I have been doing this work for 15, plus, years now,” she shared.

For Proctor, it is a move back to an area she enjoyed during her college days. “I went to school in Tuscaloosa, and I always loved the area and wanted to get back to it. Alabaster is a good

“Our biggest job is making sure everything is built well, with safety in mind.“ -Sherri Proctor

mix of country and metropolitan. I could not pass up the opportunity,” she explained. Her husband and two sons are enjoying the community as well. “My boys love school here. They are involved in sports and band,” Proctor said.

Her department is aptly named Building Safety Department.

“Our biggest job is making sure everything is built well, with safety in mind,” she quickly said. The process of going from a plot of land to a safe building that can be occupied includes a series of steps. “The first step is we have a plan review in the office, we take the plans that their engineer and architect firm drew up. We review them to make sure that they adhere to the building code adopted by the city council. After that, the inspectors then take those plans and compare them on site to make sure that it is being built according to the plans,” she explained.

She described the work as a “back and forth to get that building permit turned around. Then,” she said, “you begin the construction process. We are there through that process as well.” Sherri Proctor and her whole department are there every step of the way. This includes being out in the field.

Even after the plans are drawn up and approved, problems still arise. “When the site is not just quite right, little things crop up in the field - you can’t predict every aspect,” she explained. “Yet the goal is to finish the construction and get some business.” It is here that they will allow variances, or make changes to the original plans to accommodate possible issues such as environmental challenges.

In the end, it is seeing a new house, or development, or new

Sherri Proctor with her team.

business rise up out of the ground that excites Proctor and her team. “What I like about what we do is you are playing an important role in shaping the city. Every project that comes through, we carry it from start to finish,” Proctor explained with a smile.

Her team is three pronged. “Planning and Zoning, Building, and Engineering are all part of the process. Planning and Zoning reviews the plans, makes sure they fit in with the zoning ordinances. Building department makes sure we are sticking to the building codes and ordinances. And the Engineering department looks at the site aspects, such as topography and drainage,” she said. “The building and environment have to live peacefully together.”

Proctor understands that some people are not happy with what she does, or with her department. “It is hard to strike a balance. People pay taxes on their property, yet we are making them follow rules, telling them what they can and can’t do on their property. It is a hard balance to strike,” she admitted. “We try to explain why these rules exist.”

Proctor sees what she does as very important. “We are here to serve the public and provide information to protect the public,” she said. “I think we have a very competent staff here. We don’t want people to dread or fear our department; we are really here to help. That is the main point we want to get across.”

For more information please call Sherri Proctor at 664-6823.

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Trash Man

Serghei Dmitriev

If you travel Simmsville Road, Highway 68, and Highway 52 East, you most likely have seen the hand written signs reminding motorists to not litter. It turns out these mysterious signs have been created by a most unlikely source. Serghei Dmitriev, a Russian immigrant and longtime Alabaster resident, is the man behind the signs and piles of collected rubbish.

Serghei rides his bike, which he modified by

Serghei rides his bike, which he modified by adding a basket on the back to hold the trash, and picks up litter that he finds on the side of the road.

his route for the day. It is clear that he does this out of concern for the beauty of his community, yet he is clearly baffled by why anyone would purposely litter.

To help out Serghei, please don’t throw trash out of your car, keep the bed of your truck clean, and slow down next time you see a man on his bike trying to lend a hand. Oh, and offer him a Diet Mountain Dew!

Serghei Dmitriev taking a break from picking up rubbish.

adding a basket on the back to hold the trash, and picks up litter that he finds on the side of the road. “I have four routes,” he stated while smiling brightly. He gestured a big looping motion with his free hand, indicating that he goes in a circle.

“I upset garbage at roadside,” he shared with annoyance. Most days, dressed in his reflective vest, you can spot him peddling his bike, stopping when he spots a wrapper or Styrofoam cup on the roadway.

He started this endeavor because at one point he was forced to clean up. “I, for years, [was an associate] at Publix, in Hoover. I was obligated to pick up garbage in parking lot,” he explained in his broken English. This led to him starting, what he calls, his “hobby.” “I try to keep clean roadside on my road bike, it is a hobby,” he brightly shared.

“I often help out manager in our complex (where he lives) who picks up garbage. It is personal hobby,” he again explains.

After buying his favorite drink, a Diet Mountain Dew, Serghei gets back on his bike to finish

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Congressman Palmer visits Alabaster On Tuesday, September 1st, Congressman Gary Palmer held a Town Hall meeting at Alabaster City Hall. He addressed a variety of topics including President Obama’s negotiations with Iran, same sex marriage, and energy regulations. Afterward, he took questions from those in attendance.

Palmer expressed a number of doubts about the Obama Administration’s agreement with Iran. His concerns focused mainly on giving billions of dollars to Iran without assurance they will keep their end of the bargain, and that a 24 day notice must be given prior to any nuclear inspections. “If law enforcement had to give a 24 day notice before inspecting a meth lab, what do you think they would find when they got there?” Palmer continued, “We could have a nuclear arms race in the Middle East that we cannot control and cannot contain. We have extraordinary intelligence. It’s amazing. But we only have to be wrong one time.”

Palmer continued to speak about the dangers of the EPA over-regulating the energy industry. “The Clean Power Plan is going to dramatically increase energy costs. This is going to affect all of us, but especially senior citizens and those on a fixed income.”

When asked about the issue of same sex marriage,

Congressman Palmer speaks to Alabaster residents after his town hall meeting.

Palmer said, “There’s not a country, civilization, or culture in history that has been organized around same sex marriage. Marriage predates government, so the government cannot define marriage. They could call the ceiling a floor, but try walking on it. It won’t change the nature of what it is. I don’t think we need to give up on this fight. I won’t.”

Palmer continued to take questions on issues such as health care and his adjustment to being in Congress.

Afterward, he personally greeted and spoke with those who attended.

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Miss American COED pageant

Miss Hannah Cole, age 11, daughter of Mr. Donald Cole and Mrs. Dawn Cole of Alabaster, competed in the Miss American COED pageant on September 5th & 6th in Macon, Georgia and has been selected to represent Alabama at the 2015 Miss American Preteen Pageant.

As the Miss Alabama Preteen, Hannah will be attending the National Pageant, for her age group,

American Coed Pageants, Inc. annually holds state pageants for the purpose of recognizing and rewarding outstanding young women between the ages of three and twenty-three for their past and present accomplishments.

In states where pageants are not held, selection of state representatives is made through written applications and photos.

For more information contact Mrs. Patty Hawkins at the National Pageant Office at patty@gocoed.com or (850) 432-8662.

Miss Hannah Cole will represent Alabama at the 2015 Miss American Preteen Pageant.

in Florida at Walt Disney World during the week of Thanksgiving 2015. She will compete for the National Pageant title of Miss American Preteen and thousands of dollars in cash awards, prizes, and scholarships.

Nationwide, State Winners and State Pageant Finalists will compete in the 32nd annual national scholarship competition organized by American Coed Pageants, Inc. National Talent, Speech, Academic Achievement, Community Service, Photogenic, Personality, Modeling, Acting, Cover Girl, and Hostess Contests will be held in addition to the National Pageant Winner’s Contest. Since 1983, millions of dollars in cash awards and prizes have been presented to outstanding girls at state and national competitions.

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Residential Beautification Award Winner

Commercial Beautification Award Winner

Congratulations to Roderick Jones, Alabaster’s Beautification Award winner for October! Easily viewed from Thompson Road, Mr. Jones’ attention to color and detail help his home stand out. Colorful flowers welcome the Autumn season. Well trimmed bushes and garden art give a warm sense of welcome. Thank you, Mr. Jones, for making Alabaster a more beautiful place to live, work and play!

Congratulations to Montevallo Place, Alabaster ‘ s Commercial Beautification Award winner for October and November! The apartment home complex not only completed their recent renovations, the grounds staff does a beautiful job maintaining their public spaces.

Their visibility from Hwy 119 adds to the beauty of Alabaster.

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Calling all Christmas light enthusiasts! Do you have that inner “Griswold”? The Alabaster Beautification Board is seeking addresses of all residents interested in having their home included in this year’s Parade of Lights. By submitting your name and address, you agree to have your home on the Christmas Lights registry and driving map. Please send an email to the ABB’s Volunteer Coordinator, Amanda Pearce (alpearce31@gmail. com). Please submit by October 15th.

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RUN Zombies are coming!

The Thompson High School PTO would like to invite the community to RUN for their LIVES! Zombies are coming! Actually brains will not be eaten during the inaugural 5K Zombie Run, we hope.

According to Sybil Owens, fundraising coordinator for the THS PTO, this idea was a new way to raise funds. “The PTO,” she said, “was looking for a fun and different fundraiser that would provide the financial support we need to meet our obligations, plus an event that would bring our community to the high school through student and community participation.”

Check in starts at 6 p.m. on October 30th, at Larry Simmons Stadium. The Goblin Bash, 6-10 p.m. at the stadium, will feature local vendors, inflatables, costume contest from newborn to 12 year olds, and carnival games provided by THS PTO and student organizations. Tickets for activities will be sold at the gate and cost a minimum of $1. The whole community is invited to participate. This is a rain or shine event. The race will be run in the rain, and the games will be moved into the TIS gym.

With an annual budget of around $7,000, the need is definitely there to raise support. “In the past, we have done numerous small fundraisers that have barely met our needs. So this year we are shooting for a larger event that will cover most of our expenses, thus eliminating the need to constantly barrage our students and community with fundraisers. We still have our membership fees, but hopefully these can act as supplemental fund raisers,” she explained.

The PTO then takes these raised funds to support education. “Each year the PTO provides $500 Scholarships for up to four seniors, hosts AB Honor Roll Parties after each grading period, recognizes students with perfect attendance, provides two teacher’s grants of $300 each, hosts Teacher Appreciation Week for the teachers and staff at THS, and stocks the Teacher Supply Closet with items such as paper towels, wipes, hand sanitizers, etc.,” she expounded.

For Owens, the PTO is not just another organization, it is personal. “My son is a senior this year and my daughter is a sophomore, so I expect I will be on the PTO for at least two more years,” she said. “I participate in the PTO because I think it is important to support our schools through advocacy. The quality of our schools has a definite impact on the quality of our community - be it increased home values or lower crime rates. I also want to be active in my children’s educations.”

This involvement is not just a passing fancy; she absolutely backs up her words with action. “I have

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“In the past, we have done numerous small fundraisers that have barely met our needs. So this year we are shooting for a larger event that will cover most of our expenses, thus eliminating the need to constantly barrage our students and community with fundraisers.”

-Sybil Owens, THS PTO fundraising coordinator

been involved in the PTOs at every school from elementary to high school, maybe too much even, as I am always asked if I work at the schools. While I do not work at the schools, I do work for the schools,” she shared with a smile.

Owens knows that not everyone has the same flexibility, like she does, to commit so much time, but she thinks any amount of time is worth donating. “I am lucky, in that, as a Realtor I have a flexible work schedule that allows me to arrange my schedule to meet these responsibilities. I know that not everyone has that flexibility, but I think the students, teachers, administration, and staff appreciate the parents who participate- at any level- as their schedules allow,” she said.

And when the event, such as a 5k Zombie Run, is fun, then that is just a bonus. “From talking with my daughter and her friends, they are looking forward to being Zombies and making the run interactive,” she explained. Yet for her it is something maybe a little bit more sublime. “Personally, I am looking forward to an event that is open to the community at large, [which] will show off our students’ and community’s creativity - from the games the student organizations offer during the Goblin Bash to the decorations at our vendors booths and the costumes that the kids will be wearing,” she thoughtfully shared.

The THS PTO would like to thank Palm Beach Tan, Starbucks, Target, Dairy Queen, and Romano Properties, AHP, 99.5, Radio, Alabaster City School System, the City of Alabaster, and the School Resource Officers for providing security and support.

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THS PTO’s Inaugural

Zombie Run Friday, October 30, 2015 At Larry Simmons Stadium Thompson Rd., Alabaster, AL 5K Run Check-in Begins At 6:00 pm at Stadium Race begins at 6:30 pm (Come dressed as your favorite Zombie)

Registration (Opens 9/1/15)

Register on line at: www.active.com For more information contact: jamia_w@yahoo.com

Adults (12 and older) - $25.00 Youth (11-5 years of age) $20.00 Children 5 & under are free Late Registration (Day of Event) All Runners (6 and older) $30.00

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Vendors Fair, Inflatables, Costume Contest (newborn to 12) & Carnival Games provided by THS PTO & student organizations,

Tickets sold at the gate (Minimum $1.00 per game/activity) All proceeds raised benefit THS PTO and participating student organizations For more information contact: sybilo@mindspring.com

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Mayor’s Trophy Returns to Alabaster

Alabaster U6 All-Star Softball Team

Mayor Marty Handlon, at a recent Thompson High School Pep Rally accepted the Mayor’s Trophy from Pelham’s Mayor Gary Waters. The Warriors beat the Panthers 43-13 in a decisive showing under new head football coach Mark Freeman. The gathered student body cheered loudly when Mayor Waters handed the trophy back to Mayor Handlon.

The Alabaster U6 All-Star Softball Team came in second in the U6 State Softball Tournament. Head Coach Rick Ellis, and assistant coaches Todd Davis, Ryan Holtzapfel, Dale Bailey, and Brandon McKim worked with Blakely Davis, Willa Bedsole, Payton Epperson, Taylor Howard, Morgan Adolphus, Jillian Kato, Whitney Holtzapfel, Allie Rae Ellis, Kenzie Bailey, Ebbi Vandervort, Neely McKim, and Ashlynn Brock.

Eagle Scout Austin Owens

Don’t Look Away

Austin Owens, from troop 220, was recognized at a recent city council meeting for achieving Eagle Scout. His service project was to raise funds and install two picnic benches at the Albert L Scott Library. Austin’s other personal achievements include being a member of Thompson High School Tennis Team and Scholar’s Bowl, and anticipates graduation in May 2016 in the top 3% of his class.

Every nine seconds in America a woman is assaulted or beaten.

Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women – more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an excellent opportunity for citizens to learn more about preventing Domestic Violence, and to stop turning a “blind eye” from warning signs with family and friends, and breaking the taboo of Domestic Violence being the victim’s fault.

Mayor Handlon proclaimed October 1, 2015 as DON’T LOOK AWAY DAY, and urge our citizens to work together to eliminate domestic violence from our community.

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