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

DISTRICT 31

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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

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October is the beginning of our new fiscal year, and I would like to thank all city Departments for their efforts in completing another successful year. Once again, we will finish the year with more revenues than expenditures, thus providing the ability to continue making needed improvements to your quality of life. Furthermore, Marty Handlon, Mayor the city's 2017 sales tax revenues generated $5.2 million for the Alabaster City School System, and we expect comparable results next City of Alabaster year. We continued our practice of conservative expectations in the FY2018 budget, passed by council, which will assist in maintaining this positive financial course. As you may know, our Best Buy store is closing at the end of October. This closing does not reflect Alabaster’s (nor our trade area's) ability to support it. The sales of the Alabaster store have been steady, with minor fluctuations, since it opened. This was a Corporate decision to reduce the number of brick and mortar stores across the country, but keep regional locations, with our regional location on Hwy 280. Because sales were so good at the Alabaster store, our tax base will feel the impact of this closing, but we have prepared a budget to account for the loss in sales tax and business license. We encourage you to patronize other local stores with your technology and appliance purchases to keep tax dollars in the city. Please remember, you are a contributing factor to our success when you spend your money in Alabaster…Shop Alabaster First! The same week of this news, we announced a project we have been negotiating for almost a year—District 31. We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Alumni Properties, the developer, to make this a reality. Not only does it improve the gateway to our city coming off the interstate, but it will also give our residents and visitors more shopping and dining options. We will be holding another forum at City Hall on October 26th for education and awareness on Mental Health and Drug Addiction. There will be presentations from some of our local mental health professionals, Compact 2020, and Student Services Coordinator, Dorann Tanner. Since the last forum was very educational for all in attendance, we have had numerous requests to hold another one. Please mark your calendars to come and learn more. We kick off the month with our Jazz in the Park on Sunday afternoon, October 1st, at the Municipal Complex near the water tower. Come enjoy the fall weather and some great Jazz artists! And, don't forget the Shelby County Landfill is offering their last free dump day of the year on October 7th. Residents, churches, and civic groups can dispose of residential trash and debris at the landfill with 1-ton trucks or smaller at no charge. We thank the Shelby County Commission for the opportunity to promote a cleaner, more attractive Alabaster and Shelby County. The Alabaster Fall Fest on the last Saturday in October. Bring your family out for this community-wide event, and trick-or-treat along Buck Creek Trail. Blessed beyond measure,

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THIS EDITION

FEATURES

Spotlights

4 Council Comments 24 Around Town 26 Calendar 30 CC Meeting Minutes

6 Bark in the Park 8 50 over 50 10 Project H.E.L.P. 11 Fall Festival 12 District 31

18 Alabaster Helps 20 Citizen Spotlight 21 Employee Spotlight 22 Business Spotlight

Council Comments

Scott Brakefield

Ward 6 | City Council President Greetings! These are extremely exciting times for our City. I am sure by now you have heard about the new development coming to Alabaster. Alumni Development Group and your city leadership have worked diligently on this project for more than eight months. Through many meetings and in-depth discussions, we were able to come to an agreement on incentives to allow the project to move forward. Alumni has been wonderful to work with and it's nice to know one of the partners we are working with directly is an Alabaster resident. I have no doubt this will result in a top quality project and one we will all benefit from for years to come. One of the key parts of the negotiation was for the developer to include a pad-ready site for a new police station. This is long overdue. Chief

Sophie Martin

Ward 1 Progress continues in Ward 1. The recent exciting announcement of District 31, the new shopping center coming to Alabaster, is going to have a tremendous effect on Ward 1 and our city. After approximately two years of planning, the more than 75-acre development is now going to completely alter one of the main gateways to Alabaster, making it more attractive and impressive to both current residents and visitors. It will bring hundreds of new employment opportunities to our residents as well as a projected $100 million in tax revenue. The developers, Alumni Properties, did a commendable job working directly with the dozens of residents living in this area who will now have the resources and opportunity for a positive lifestyle change. This new development will be a monumental landmark that will positively impact our city and residents, now and for many years to come. We will work to keep residents updated on the progress of the development now through completion.It is an honor to serve as your councilperson. If you have any ideas or questions regarding Ward 1 or our city, please feel free to contact me at martin@cityofalabaster.com. Kindest regards, Sophie

Rick Ellis

Ward 2 As we enter into the month of October, there is a tremendous amount of excitement in our city. The recent announcement concerning the new “District 31” shopping center off of Hwy 31 and I-65 is especially exciting! This cityofalabaster.com

Rigney and our officers deserve much better than what they are working in right now. We are already working on preliminary designs of what the new police station will look like. I am looking forward to its completion. Another positive with this development is that it's scheduled for around the same time as the I-65 expansion. With the widening of I-65 and the improvements we will make to US 31 to accommodate the new development, we believe this will be a significant improvement for traffic flow. In the coming months, Alumni will announce the tenants for the shopping center. I believe everyone will be excited to learn about the stores, shops, and restaurants that are on board and will be opening their doors for business. Lastly, how about our Thompson Warrior Football Team? They are averaging over 500 yards per game offensively and they have a very stout defense. College level players all over the field. This is a very exciting season for our program. A big shout to Coach Freeman, his staff and all the players! Keep climbing Warriors!

will not only give a new look to the entrance of our city and bring new retail and dining opportunities, but it gives the citizens of Alabaster and the surrounding areas the opportunity stay closer to home and keep the tax dollars in our own community. With the additional tax base, the city will be able to continue to improve upon services offered to its citizens. Even though District 31 is the talk of the community, there are other exciting things happening in our city as well. Jazz in the Park is slated for Sunday, October 1st from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Municipal Complex, near the water tower. Check out the city website for more information. Also, if you haven’t had the opportunity to make it out to Larry Simmons Stadium to watch our Thompson Warriors, you need to try and make it to a home game one Friday night. This team has a bright future ahead! October brings Halloween and also Fall Festivals at our local churches. With Halloween being on Tuesday this year, please be careful on the streets and watch out for the trick-or-treaters. As always, if you have any concerns, questions, or any ideas or suggestions for Ward 2 or the city please contact me at ellis@cityofalabaster.com. Happy Halloween! Rick

Stacy Rakestraw

Ward 3 We work to manage the City’s finances in a conservative manner, and look at future financial obligations when making decisions on funding projects and bonds. Under our current structure, the City will retire all of its existing bond obligations within 15 years. For a city our size, this is uncommon and very good. We voted to refinance

Council Comments some bonds to take advantage of a lower interest rate (2.44% to 2.15% based on current rates) and level out our bond payments that will be coming due in 2021. As the City continues to grow, one area I would like to see developed is a trade school for students who graduate from high school but are not college bound. Skilled, certified workers in the electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC and other fields are in high demand. I am very proud to say I have the privilege of seeing my dad, Tom Schmidt, receive The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award from the Federal Aviation Administration this month in Arkansas, for 50 years of service in the field of aviation. After serving in the Air Force, he became an A&P and IA mechanic, as well as a pilot. This is an industry that has a need for young people to be trained in. If you have experience in the development of a trade school, we would like to hear from you. My contact information is on the back of this magazine, please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about the city. Thank you for allowing me to serve you. Stacy

Greg Farrell

coming to our city. This fantastic new opportunity will make such a huge impact in our city from an economic and social standpoint. The lives that will be impacted either through the sale of their property to make room for this project, or the jobs created when the development opens will be tremendous. I want to assure you that your elected leadership worked hard to ensure that the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest came first and your tax dollars are used wisely. Over 8 months of negotiating with the developers resulted in an economic incentive agreement that I feel very comfortable with. From here, city officials will work closely with the developer to ensure the construction integrity of the project is intact. Stay tuned for more details as they are announced. I want to draw everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention to the first annual Firefighter Appreciation dinner to be held on Tuesday, October 17 at Buck Creek Pizza and Wings. We have seen a similar event take place in our city honoring our Police Officers, and now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for our men at AFD and their families to be shown appreciation. Please make plans to welcome them as they arrive to enjoy a free meal. Thank you to Mr. John Ellison for his hard work on this special event and the many businesses that are stepping up to support it. Please give me your thoughts. Email me at bedsole@cityofalabaster.com.

Ward 4

Hopefully by now, most of you already know about the newly planned shopping center that was announced a few weeks ago. For the Council, this process began earlier this year. We have had numerous meetings regarding this development. This was no quick decision on part of the City. We as a City have taken great strides to ensure that this project is right for Alabaster and we look forward to this project moving forward. There is an opportunity to show your support for our City Firefighters on Tuesday, October 17, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Bucks Pizza & Wings on Hwy. 119. Lets support them and their families. I would like to thank John Ellison for organizing this great event. As we enter into October, this is the time of year that many organizations throughout the City will hold Fall Festivals - try and attend these great festivals as they are fun for the whole family. Also, please watch out for the young ones that will be Trick-or-Treating on Halloween. Be safe and have fun.

Russell Bedsole Ward 5

Greetings again and welcome to October! I just love this time of the year in our part of the country. I am sure the warm weather will hang on as long as it can, but the occasional cooler nights are just right! By now you have undoubtedly heard the big announcement of a major economic development project

Kerri Pate Ward 7

Hello everyone! Hundreds of hours of planning went into the HUGE decision about the District 31 development. I am pleased with the incentives we were able to offer. These will pay dividends in increased revenue, jobs and quality of life that we are striving to offer Alabaster residents. There is also a new police station included in this district. It will be great to have even more ways to keep all of our dollars here in Alabaster. We met with a few city retirees who asked us to support a onetime lump payment to RSA employees suggested by the Alabama Legislature. We voted unanimously in favor. We appreciate their service to our City and are fortunate to have a budget that can support this provision. Our community supported a little girl, Anna Kate Waldrip, with a Tshirt sale and a BBQ fundraiser. Anna Kate had a 2-day surgery for a rare spinal disorder called Chiari Malformation. The surgery was successful, but she has a long recovery ahead of her. Alabaster amazes me with our generosity as we rally around families with prayer and support! Our volleyball and football teams are ranked now, and the band's halftime show is the best I've ever seen! Let's support our Warriors! Someone recently thanked me for serving, but I continue to say thank you for the honor to serve you all. Please call if you need me 9658300, and come visit us at work sessions and council meetings. cityofalabaster.com

Bark in the Park

Date: October 7, 2017 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Beneful Dream Dog Park in Veterans Park - 7305 Highway 119 in Alabaster Events: • Low-cost Vaccine Clinic from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sponsored by Shelby Humane Society. • Opening Comments at 10:15 a.m. followed by the adoption pet parade. Awards will be given for best costume and best trick. • Dachshund Race at 12 p.m.Registration is on site from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Dachshund Lovers of Birmingham.

All Day: • Dogs from Shelby Humane Society will be available for adoption. • T-shirts will be for sale - $20 each. • 35 + vendors for dogs and humans, including food trucks. Important Information: • Dogs must be on a non-retractable leash. • Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations. • Contact Stephanie Clayton with questions at Bestfriendsofshelbyhumane@gmail.com.

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Halloween

Extreme Lighting Project (H.E.L.P.)

JR Dibble shines light on Halloween decorating

he holiday season kicks off each year in October as Halloween decorations start going up in stores and on lawns around town. Perhaps the most festive place to see the celebration of the season is JR Dibble’s front yard in Alabaster’s Park Forest subdivision. “Holidays give people like me ways to share happiness and express cheer through creativity and decorations,” he shared. And Decorate He Does! This Halloween, the Dibbles’ front yard will be filled with over 20,000 lights! The display will go live around October 15th. Until then, his garage and backyard are set up as his workshop, where he’s perfecting some of his newest additions. These include a 22-foot-tall LED tree featuring 4,800 lights, an 8-foot by 4-foot matrix panel with 3,600 lights, and another tree with almost 6,000 lights! However,October’sholiday is just a test run for the grandfinale of theyear… Christmas!“Ialsodopolice,military, andfirst responder tributes,” he said. It Takes a Team In addition to his best friend, Alfred Jones, from Maylene, JR has teamed up with three other light aficionados to produce his impressive displays: James Morris in Dallas, TX and Greg Smith from Cleveland, TN - both of whom specialize in house lighting and tree sequences - and Don Schriber from Little Rock, AR, who serves as the team’s technical troubleshooter and moral support. JR’s personal expertise is in programming animated singing faces. Every word and movement on his huge light board displays are controlled by a series of colored square buttons on his computer. His laptop screen is lined with thousands of these tiny boxes in brightly lit grids. “Every little square box you see on this screen is a lightbulb,” he explained. “One row of boxes controls just the bottom lip of a face’s mouth in the ‘ooh’ shape, another row controls that mouth’s ‘ahh’ shape. This line of boxes here, is for the lights for an eye that winks...” The amount of time it takes to sequence just one song can take from one day to a week or more! He currently has over 180 songs on his playlist. When asked how much he spends on his lighting projects, JR simply laughed and shook his head. “Too much,” he said.

Lighting the World While he’s been doing lighting displays for as long as he can remember, JR started getting into the synchronized lighting decorations in 2008 cityofalabaster.com

JR Dibble is perfecting the newest animated faces so they are synched to the lyrics of dozens of popular songs.

when he retired from the military. “I started with just the old ‘Christmas in a box’ that coordinated moving lights to music. But I discovered you can jailbreak those, unlock them and do different things with them,” he said, with a mischievous laugh. This ‘outside- the-box’ creativity has elevated his designs to the point that no one in the world can do it quite the way he does. But he doesn’t keep his tricks-of-the-trade to himself…not even close! “I share my sequences for free to anyone in the world. All they have to do is ask!” he said enthusiastically. His most recent project was for a woman from Hawaii looking for lighting sequences set to songs from the recent Disney movie, Moana. “She was looking for song lighting sequences in the forums online, so I volunteered James and myself to do the faces and the pixel sequences. We sent it all to her in September and she loved it!” he said proudly. Bringing Life Through Lights Seeing people enjoying and appreciating his art is what fuels JR’s passion to continue growing his displays each holiday, every year. He loves seeing the kids and passersby slow down as they drive past and stare wide-eyed. His neighbor across the street even allows people to park in his yard so they don’t block the street! But JR and his wife, Yen, along with their sons, Bao, who’s almost 7, and Vinh, who’s almost 5, enjoy being a place that shares light – literally and figuratively – with the community. “I tell people it keeps me alive,” he said, with a smile from ear to ear. “I love it. I bring life to the holidays through the lights, and my lights bring life to me.” AC

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Frightful Festive Fun

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Attend Alabaster’s 9th Annual Fall Fest, October 28

ccording to the National Retail Foundation, more than 171 million Americans spent approximately $8.4 billion on Halloween festivities in 2016 – an average of $82.93 per family! Of this, $3.1 billion was spent on costumes, $2.5 billion on candy, and $2 billion on decorations. So, if you’re one of the many Alabaster families that loves to celebrate a festive Halloween season in fun costumes, we want you to come and show them off during the 9th Annual Alabaster Fall Fest! The event will be held on Buck Creek Trail in Alabaster on October 28th. Sharon Allen is the coordinator for this year’s Trick-or-Treat Trail. “Fall Fest is a laid back, fun community event that offers something for the whole family, while giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful trail,” she shared.

The food vendors will be offering a variety of items, including BBQ, pizza, sweets, shaved ice, popsicles, funnel cakes, cotton candy, burgers and fries, and more. Among some of the arts and crafts that will be available for purchase, you will find jewelry, custom leather products, baby items, crocheted items, handmade bath and body products, candles, wood working, concealed carry purses, clothing, and more. “As this event continues to grow each year, we encourage all arts and crafts vendors, as well as food vendors, to register and come grow with us,” she promoted. “Registration will be available through October 13th for additional vendors to participate. However, no more than one vendor per company or organization will be accepted. This allows each vendor to have a more successful day with us.”

Come One, Come All - Even Pets! The event will start at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude at 3:00 p.m. The day will feature lots of fun things to see and do. There will be hay rides, a variety of carnival rides and inflatables (which are always popular activities with the kids), and the Trick-or-Treat Trail! If your pets are dressed for the occasion, they are also welcome to join the fun – just make sure they’re on a secure leash for the entirety of the event. The trail grounds will be decorated with a scarecrow patch and hay bales decorated with mums in the triangle area. These spaces make great backdrops for family pictures!

Tunes, Tricks & Treats Live music performed by local favorite, 2BLU and the Lucky Stiffs, will create a lively atmosphere for the day. The Trick-or-Treat Trail is sponsored by the City of Alabaster, and features lots of candy, a touch of fright - including a creepy tent and graveyard - and lots of Halloween decorations. “In order to make our Trick-or-Treat Trail suitable for young children, we try to not make it too spooky,” Sharon confided. The first table on the Trick-or-Treat Trail will offer a Halloween bag to each child to hold their candy stash. In addition to the Trick-or-Treat Trail, vendors are encouraged to offer candy in their booths, so be sure to visit everyone! “The kids love the Trail because of all the candy and decorations. We try to add a few new things each year. This year, be sure to check out the new coffin. And we’re hoping to have a new entrance to the Trail!” AC

Scary-Good Shopping & Food Admission to the event is free, but Sharon encourages attendees to bring money for vendor purchases and food. The event area will feature arts and crafts traders, booths and food trucks.

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Welcoming District 31 to the Neighborhood Massive Development Bringing New Retail & Restaurants to Alabaster The city is buzzing with excitement about the recently announced 75-acre mixed-use development coming to the area between Hwy 31 and I-65! Named District 31, the highly anticipated addition to the city is designed as a destination for locals and commuters alike. With 350,000 square feet of mixed-use space, the current design will feature shopping, service tenants, restaurants and office space. A City on the Move As the largest city in one of the fastest growing counties in the state, Alabaster is an attractive location for new retailers and dining establishments. The City entered an initial agreement with Clanton-based Alumni Properties to complete the project. “[The attraction to Alabaster] really revolves around the retail synergy at the exit. The South Shelby-North Chilton County areas are driving this growth, including Alabaster, Calera, Clanton, Helena and Pelham area residents,” President and CEO of Alumni Properties Inc., Keith Owens explained. “The layout is going to be very different from the Promenade,” Alabaster Mayor Marty Handlon added. “We also want to have an Entertainment District within the development.” ▶

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feature The More, the Merrier Although some fear the addition of 35-40 new places to shop and dine may challenge current Alabaster retailers and dining establishments, Owens said the opposite is the expected effect. “We see minimal effect on the current retail area. Our intent is to bring additional new places and hopefully enlarge the customer base.” Mayor Handlon agrees. “Our Promenade Shopping Center is 12 years old, and has had very little turnover in the ‘big box’ retail and restaurants. That speaks volumes to businesses looking to expand. It definitely means we have the trade area footprint to support expansion.” What to Expect The project timeline is currently set to begin within the next six months and should wrap up in 2019 with the opening of District 31. Right now, Alumni Properties is working through the approval process with the City of Alabaster. The speed of these approvals will determine when the dirt-turning and construction will start. “But when it does, the west side of Exit 238 will transform very quickly,” Owens assured. For example, the addition of the new District 31 gateway will positively affect traffic flow, especially around the already congested Highway 31 and I-65 intersection. “Traffic will be improved in the new plan,” he encouraged. “There was work scheduled for Highway 31 already to help the daily commute. [The addition of] Our center has expanded this work.” A new police station will also be established at the entrance of the property and will have prominent visibility for citizens and visitors, Mayor Handlon pointed out.

Bringing Business to Alabaster According to Alumni Properties, the shopping center is expected to annually generate over $100 million in sales to the city. The Alabaster City Council unanimously approved an incentives package during a Sept. 11 meeting, including a city sales tax rebate of 1% for either 30 years, up to $25 million, which ever comes first. The city’s education 1 percent sales tax will only grow, since it is not part of the incentive agreement. Thus far, the mayor said the community’s response to the announcement of District 31 coming to the neighborhood has been very positive. “The community is very excited about not only having new shopping and restaurant choices, but also the positive change to the gateway entrance of our city.” Owens recognizes with a project of this magnitude, there will always be a few who will want something different, but the City and the development team feel very good about the layout. “The support of Alan Large with Realty South, Michael Johnson with Engel Realty and Theo Perkins with Lowe Realty have made a huge impact on the project becoming a reality. The landowners have worked well with us on several items as well, to keep the project moving in a positive direction for the City of Alabaster.” AC

Times Are A’Changing Although it seems more brick and mortar businesses are closing in response to online retailers, the world of retail is simply changing. However, as Owens explained, the businesses which are evolving and rolling with the new trends are doing just fine. “Each of the retailers we are bringing to the project are opening multiple locations, and have been looking at South Shelby County for years,” he said. “Combining the brick and mortar stores with online shopping is a common theme amongst the tenant line-up we are bringing. Most will offer store pick-up for those online purchases.” “All stores will be new to this market, so sales tax dollars which currently leave our city will now have the opportunity to stay here,” Mayor Handlon added. Expires:10/2017

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Serving Alabaster’s Children

ard Williams knows the challenges of growing up in a fatherless home. As an adult, he has taken the adversity of those childhood experiences and turned it into tools that are strengthening and supporting families throughout Shelby County. Serving Families, Changing Kids’ Lives Ward founded Vineyard Family Services – a faith-based non-profit – in 2006. The organization offers key programs that specifically serve to meet the most important needs of thousands of children living in broken homes throughout Shelby County. “We believe that God calls us to look to the interests of orphans and widows, and those who are far from Him,” Ward said. “That’s a big motivation for us.”

The Importance of Being a F.I.T. Dad he cornerstone service VFS offers is the Fathers In Training (F.I.T.) Dad Program. It is available to any father who wants to become a better dad, especially non-custodial fathers in Shelby County. “The goal of the program is for men to become involved, responsible and committed fathers to their kids. This will look differently for the specific situations that each dad may find himself in, so the aim is to simply help them make positive progress,” Ward explained. For many of the over 1,000 dads mandated from Family Court to participate in the program since 2006, incarceration is a common situation. Statistically, 92% of parents in prison are fathers, but children with absent fathers due to jail time still deserve to have a dad.

“Most dads initially come because they can get out of jail if they come here, or they’ll go to jail if they don’t come here,” Ward said. “But they stay with the program after that because they are encouraged and they learn something valuable for themselves and their relationships with their kids.” The program helps men become better partners and fathers in order to positively impact their families, workplaces and the community. The course covers five core topics: • Self-awareness • Taking Care of Themselves • Having Healthy Relationships with Family & Friends • Father Skills Co-Parenting Skills One participant who came into the F.I.T. Dad Program hadn’t seen his kids in almost six years, had been without a job for about a year, was about $25,000 behind on child support, ▶ cityofalabaster.com

feature and he was living with relatives. He started taking the classes because he had few other options. Over a two-year process in the program, he got a job, then a better job, then promoted. He established new healthy relationships, got married, and reached out to his kids. “He went from having nothing to having a relatively healthy relationship with his kids. Granted, he had missed seven years of their lives,” Ward interjected, “but it established a quality relationship that hadn’t existed before.” Classes are offered to dads through the Alabama Therapeutic Educational Facility (ATEF) and the Shelby County Work Release Center. In addition, public meeting times are open to any dad in Shelby County who wants to improve his fathering skills and his relationship with his family. These classes are held at the VFS office in the Pelham Mall on Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Churches and businesses can also schedule classes.

of their children from the primary goal of what is in the best interests for their children,” Stephanie explained. This is largely accomplished through small groups for moms struggling with parenting, going through divorces, coping with blended families, or simply needing to raise the bar higher for the quality of person they want to be in a relationship with. Classes are also provided through The Birmingham Women’s Work Release Center, The Shelby County Work Release Center, My Sister’s Place, and the general public. “A big part of the program is that they need to heal from their past and see themselves a different way. That’s why faith is a big part of these classes. These moms don’t need just another program. They need to see that things can be different, that they can be different, and they can know their purpose and have a vision for their future,” Stephanie emphasized.

Coming Alongside Moms For the last 4 years, Co-Facilitators Stephanie Grissom and Charity Havercroft have been working with mothers who are facing the often-stressful journey of co-parenting. The program is called “Keep Your Love On,” which uses research and evidence-based material through the National Fatherhood Initiative. The goal is to improve connection, communication, and healthy boundaries with the father(s) of their children, with their own children, and with their extended families. “We knew there was great work being done with the fathers, but the missing part in the fatherhood initiative was that women needed as much help as the fathers did!” Stephanie said. “We wanted to bring some encouragement, healing, and hope to the mothers because when parents are healthy, regardless of their marital status, children fare so much better.” None of the participating moms are mandated to be there, whereas many of the fathers are. “These mothers are coming because they want to be here. They know they need help separating their bad feelings about the father(s)

Meeting Children’s Basic Needs One of VFS’s most recognized efforts in the community is BackPack Buddies. This program reaches public school children ages 5-14 who are recipients of free or reduced meals, who are homeless or in transitional housing, in crisis or trauma situations, or in single parent homes. Throughout Shelby County, there are over 10,000 public school children on the free meal program. But, as they often say, “Hunger Doesn’t Take A Break On The Weekends." During long holiday breaks and weekends, the BackPack Buddies Program helps fill nutritional gaps by providing those students with nutritious and easy-to-prepare food. The VFS staff is very particular when it comes to what food is sent home with the children. “If my kids wouldn’t choose to eat it, we won’t put it in these kids’ backpacks. We aren’t necessarily trying to be the cheapest bag. We want it to be a good quality bag for the children to have access to. It makes

a difference,” Ward said emphatically. Public packing parties are held on the first Saturday of each month, September through May, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Approximately 1,200 bags are packed during these events. A number of churches and organizations partner with BackPack Buddies to fill the remaining bags. Both Ward and Stephanie are Alabaster residents. “We love our community. It’s taken tons of work and sacrifice to build the agency, but it’s important for us to take care of the families in our own back yard!” they said. “The clients we serve are truly people in need, and we’re honored to be able to serve them.” AC

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Tax-deductible cash donations – VFS receives money from state grants that require cash matches. This means that your contributions can be doubled, or even tripled through these grants! Be a resource – Perhaps you aren’t able to contribute individually, but you could help our members find jobs, connect us to grant opportunities in your workplace, or give someone with a past a second chance! Give in-kind contributions – There are tons of in-kind opportunities that exist, from donating food and family emergency kit items, to volunteering your time and services. Participate in fundraising events – VFS hosts activities and events throughout the year that you can be a part of!

Ward Williams Executive Director ward@vfsdads.com (205) 533-7852 VFS

Stephanie Grissom Program Director stephanie@vfsdads.com (205) 317-9897 www.vfsdads.com

Lauri Williams, DMD, PC Amber Martin-Bishop, DMD

Phone 205.664.2130 Fax 205.664.0287 After Hours 205.941.0631 219 First Street North Alabaster, AL 35007

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Alabaster Helps

Standing Stronger Together Crisis Center supporting families during times of tragedy

he Alabaster community has suffered the loss of five of our own to suicide in the last seven months. Our hearts are broken for the family members and friends who have been affected by these tragedies. In light of these recent events, and as September was Suicide Awareness and Prevention month, we at the Alabaster Connection sat down with Abby Litovsky, the Crisis and Suicide Line Program Coordinator at the Crisis Center in Birmingham to learn about the services and resources they offer:

AC: What is the heart behind the Crisis Center? Abby: We exist to serve the unmet needs of people experiencing personal crisis or mental health issues. We respond 24/7 to these individuals in crisis with services which promote coping, emotional health and well-being.

AC: What types of crises do you help families walk through? What do your team members provide to them during these times? Abby: We help people experiencing a wide variety of crises, from suicidal thoughts to relationship problems, bullying to financial struggles, and more. We hope to be a kind, compassionate ear to listen and to support those needing help in their times of crisis. We also provide information and referrals to local agencies who can come alongside individuals for counseling, utility assistance, shelters, etc. ▶

AC: September was Suicide Prevention/ Awareness month. How does awareness make a difference?

Abby: Awareness events are important in letting the public know how suicide is a major concern in the community, and for people to learn about new ways to reach out for help. By being aware, we can start learning how to help the members of the community who are suffering. cityofalabaster.com

AC: How should people respond in and to suicide-related situations with loved ones? Abby: One of the most important things to do if you hear someone talk about suicide or mention thoughts of suicide is to take all talk and communication seriously. Letting the person know you care about them and you’re worried can often help. Trying to direct the person to talk to someone can also be very helpful — the Crisis Center, a mental health provider, or a physician are some examples of good resources.

AC: How can parents and friends avoid missing the ‘signs’ their children or friends are at risk for making life-ending choices? Abby: Some warning signs you can look out for are: recent suicides or the loss of a loved one, lack of interest in the future or in things a person used to enjoy, depression, giving away prized possessions, etc. It’s hard to pinpoint leading causes of suicide, because a variety of different factors can lead to someone considering suicide. However, when someone feels like there is no way out of their current situation, suicide may sometimes seem like the only option. Our goal at the Crisis Center is to help people see there is hope and help is available, at any time!

Alabaster Helps AC: What are the best ways for people who are struggling with thoughts of suicide to get help? Abby: Anyone who is struggling with thoughts of suicide can call our 24/7 hotline at 205-323-7777 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. If you are worried about a loved one and want to figure out how to best help, you can always give us a call, too! We are here to help, no matter the crisis.

AC. Where do you find most of your calls coming from? Abby: The calls we receive are actually from individuals all over the country! But our main service area is the Central Alabama area, including Shelby, Jefferson, Walker, St. Clair, and Blount counties. We also enjoy providing prevention education programs to students at the schools within our service area.

AC: With all that you do in Central Alabama, how can the Alabaster community support your efforts to bring hope and healing to families in crisis? Abby: Promotion of our Crisis Line and Kids Help Line with posters or advertisements is always appreciated. Staff members of

the Crisis Center welcome any opportunity to come to Alabaster to speak about suicide prevention at schools or businesses as well. We are a United Way agency, but we are also funded by major fundraisers throughout the year, like our upcoming Holiday Breakfast. We also participate in the Out of the Darkness Walk.

For more information on the various programs and services available through the Crisis Center, visit their website – www.crisiscenterbham.org. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for additional resources and updates. AC IF YOU FEEL IN CRISIS: Call the 24/7 crisis line - it’s always available: 205-323-7777 FOR KIDS IN CRISIS: The Teen Link and Kids Help Line are available to support young people who are struggling. Children can call or text those lines at any time: 205-328-5465 COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Support groups are available on 1st and 3rd Thursdays for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Visit www.crisiscenterbham.org for more information.

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Citizen spotlight

Finding

JOY in the Hard Times

Celebrating a Breast Cancer Survivor – Joy Sherman

s a 16- year-old junior at Vestavia Hills High, Joy began working in the lab at Shelby Medical Center in Alabaster. Twelve years later, in 1992, she and her husband, Terry, were expecting their first child, and decided to move to Alabaster to be closer to the hospital. The Shermans bought their first house and raised their two children – daughter Riley and son Colby – right here in Alabaster. “Home is definitely Alabaster for us,” Joy said with deep conviction. “Alabaster is our roots, the community which sustains its own. It’s our forever home.” It was this Alabaster communitywhich rejoiced with the Sherman family in their happiest moments, and came together for them during their most difficult moments. Together in Tragedies & Triumphs One such difficult moment for the Sherman family came on October 28, 2008. This was the day Joy was diagnosed with breast cancer. Before receiving the diagnosis, Joy went in for her regular checkup, which included a mammogram. “I had never worried about breast cancer. I did not have anyone in my family history with it. So, I was in shock at first, then consumed with fear, then anger, and worry for my kids,” she shared. “It took me a while to get my armor on, but once I did, the fight was on!” Her diagnosis included six positive lymphs, for which she underwent surgery, chemo, and radiation. But through it all, she was surrounded by a huge community support system and her family. “They created Team Joyful and walked with me. They took time out of their own busy lives to drive me to appointments, and provided meals for my family throughout all my treatments. They even decorated my house for Christmas and shopped for me. Cards and letters of encouragement filled my mailbox every day,” she reminisced. “I was covered in prayer, from Alabama to Michigan.” “I think, probably for all survivors, your diagnosis date becomes your new birthday. You never forget it. It’s the day you are changed forever,” she said, thoughtfully. An Important Awareness Message Life is good for Joy these days, and she is grateful for each day as it comes. Her message to her Alabaster community is simple: “Ladies, make those appointments! Prevention is so important. The earlier breast cancer is detected, the better.” October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so to all the

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thousands of mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, and aunts who are currently fighting or who will be diagnosed this year, Joy says, “I hope my story is a light in your journey…a real symbol of hope.” AC

Dear Mom, As your kids, when you were diagnosed with cancer, it was a really tough time for Colby and me. Even though you were scared and in pain, you never let us know how bad it was. You just kept going and fighting this battle that you just knew you would win. And you eventually did! Mom, I just want to tell you – you are my hero. You are someone I aspire to be as I grow up. You are the kindest, strongest, most loving person I know. You’re not only the greatest mother, you are my best friend. I love you so much! Your Daughter, Riley (Sherman) Wipperman

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Programmed for Possibilities Jennifer Lambert

ntil two years ago, Alabaster relied on an outside vendor to manage their day to day information technology needs, or, as it is more commonly known, an IT company. But as the city grew, an in-house IT professional was needed to improve efficiencies.. This past year, the IT staff doubled in size to two full time employees, with the addition of Jennifer Lambert, as an IT Specialist. Jennifer now sits in her office, a former storage closet on the second floor of City Hall. The walls are lined with shelves filled with the monitors, printers, and wound up cables. “This was a storage room for the Municipal Court Department,” she stated. “They said we could have the room if we moved some of the boxes.” The city hired Jennifer as a temporary employee at first, to see if the position of a second IT professional was warranted. It was a calculated move by the City to see what the return on their investment would be. It turns out, the addition had a multiplying effect on the productivity of the IT department. “I officially became a city employee this June,” Jennifer said. Although Jennifer graduated from Troy University with a degree in Computer Science in 2014, hers was not always a straight career path. “I went to Auburn for pre-med, but I found I really didn’t like it. My parents told me I should go into computers before, but I didn’t listen,” she recalled. As a child, Jennifer was around computers quite a bit. “Both my parents are in IT. I started building computers from the spare parts around our house when I was eight or nine,” she shared with a smile. She coded her first computer program around the age of twelve. “As children, we were not allowed to use the computer when our parents were away, but my younger sisters would anyway. I created a

simple program that resembled a virus, like a ransomware, which just kept on pop up notification boxes.” Jennifer’s typical day is two-fold. She addresses pressing concerns and works with Patrick Johnson, the IT director, on long term projects. “We usually have a plan on most days, but we know even if we have one, the plan doesn't always happen. Usually, we have a call from one of the departments and head out to them. We will regroup in the office and prioritize. We usually have two or three projects we are working on, and on a good day, we will respond to six support calls,” she said. What drew her to Alabaster was the culture of the city. “In most places, you don’t see the buy-in from those in charge. But here, it is different. It is not pulling teeth to get new projects started and move people forward. It makes me excited that they are really invested in moving forward and making things easier for the citizens to do business licenses or what have you,” Jennifer said. But it was also something more than just co-workers. “I feel that sense of community. I love working with Patrick Johnson, my supervisor, and everyone else. When I was offered the full time job, I got a big hug from Sandy [the court administrator]. It just made me feel welcomed,” she enthused. With four children who range in age from one and a half to ten, and a husband who is a full time swim coach, Jennifer has a full life. When they aren't playing with technology or swimming, the family likes to be outdoors together or tackle DIY projects at their new home. Jennifer is most excited about what is next. “The mayor, city council and the various departments are all great to work with and are always allowing us to offer up technological improvements to their tasks. That is exciting for me to see,” she exclaimed. AC cityofalabaster.com

BUSINESS spotlight

So Long, Legwarmers & Leotards! Discovering today’s hot new era of Jazzercise

Amanda Phillips (second row, second from the right), and Jenn Mayo (back row on the left) are all smiles with their Jazzercise class of women on a journey towards getting healthy and fit!

hen Amanda Phillips stumbled across the local Jazzercise class, she was shocked to discover it wasn’t filled with ladies from the 80’s in legwarmers, leotards, and hot pink lipstick! Alabaster’s Jazzercise studio owner, Jenn Mayo, laughed when she heard of Amanda’s surprise. She explained that while that mental image has, indeed, stuck, those stereotypes only define an era, not Jazzercise exclusively. “Jazzercise didn’t begin in the 80’s - it actually began in 1969,” she clarified. “A fitness program that has survived five decades says a lot!” Come One, Come All! The Jazzercise of today doesn’t include cheesy aerobic routines and poufy hair. Instead, it’s a pulse-pounding, body-shaping fitness program that gets results…fast. “We call it a high-intensity dance party! It fuses cardio, strength, Pilates, hip hop, yoga, resistance training, and kickboxing, and it can burn up to 800 calories in one 60-minute class!” she exclaimed. To get the benefit of this full-body workout, participants don’t have to have to be good dancers or be impressively coordinated.

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The class instructors are trained to demonstrate exactly what to do and when to do it. This means you don’t spend most of your class time trying to catch up or figure out the next move. “Also, you also don’t have to already be physically fit to come in and try a class. Our students often say that they invite people to come join them only to be turned down with excuses of, ‘I’m not fit enough to even try a class,’” Jenn said with a knowing smile. “If you don’t start somewhere, you never start!” ▶

BUSINESS spotlight An Exercise in Improving Your Life Jazzercise is more than just an exercise routine to Jenn. She attended a class with a friend years ago and fell in love with it. “It was the only exercise class that really challenged me and is so much fun! After being a student for three years, I decided to take the opportunity to audition and train to be a Jazzercise instructor and class owner.” Jenn and her husband moved to Alabaster in 2004, and she has been teaching in the city since January of 2008. The studio’s current location is on Weatherly Club Drive; however, before she reaches her classes' upcoming 10-year anniversary, she will relocate her studio to a different facility.

“We have a really special group of women in our class, and it is hard to put that into words. There isn’t a class where we don’t find something to laugh or smile about!” Every third Thursday of the month, many of the ladies regularly have dinner with each other after class. It gives them an opportunity to really get to know one another outside of the hour they spend working out. “The benefits of joining our class are really dependent on what you are looking for,” Jenn said thoughtfully. “If you want to be more physically fit, you will be. If you want to lose weight, you can. If you want to tone up, you will. If you also want to find a group of supportive, amazing women to call your friends, you will get that too.”

A Friendly Fitness Community The students at the Alabaster Jazzercise center – including Amanda Phillips – are women of various fitness levels, ranging in age from early/mid-30’s to mid-70’s. Although there is a $35 joining fee and a monthly rate of $37, the benefits of getting healthy and strong with a group of women with the same goal in mind is priceless. “I believe everyone comes through the door initially because they are looking for something to help them become more physically fit, to lose weight, or to tone up. But they find a lot more with us,” Jenn shared. The ladies in her classes easily become friends and create a support group of sorts for each other. They help each other deal with loss, anxiety, stress, sadness; and we celebrate joy, success, fellowship, and playfulness.

If Not Now, Then When? With the impact that Jazzercize has had on her own life, Jenn encourages ladies who are trying to find a fun and effective way to lose weight and tone up to come check out her class. She is even offering the first class for FREE! All you need to do is show up! Visit www.Jazzercise.com and enter ‘Alabaster’ as your location for information on signing up and to find the studio’s current class schedules. AC Alabaster Connection readers can attend their first Jazz by Jenn class for FREE! Simply bring this article to the studio on the day & time that works best for you!

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True Dermatology Ribbon Cutting

Fresh Ave Barber Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations to Raj Patel, MD and his staff on the celebration of the first anniversary of True Dermatology at 615 1st St N in Alabaster. True Dermatology, along with the City of Alabaster and local Chamber of Commerce, celebrated with a ribbon cutting on August 22, 2017. Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Phone: (205) 624-2100.

Congratulations to Iran James, owner of Fresh Avenue Grooming and Style Barbershop, and his staff on the Grand Opening of their Alabaster location! They celebrated with a ribbon cutting attended by officials from the City of Alabaster and local Chamber of Commerce, friends, and family. Hours: Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays by appointment.

Residential Beautification October WINNER

Gynecological Cancer Proclamation

Michael and Kathryn Neighbors - 114 Chestnut Drive September was National Gynecological Cancer Awareness Congratulations to Michael and Kathryn Neighbors of 114 Chestnut Drive on being chosen as October’s Residential Beautification Award winner!

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Month in the City of Alabaster. Mayor Marty Handlon made a proclamation on August 28, 2017 at the City Council Meeting. Mayor Handlon presented the proclamation to ovarian cancer survivor Kathy Moore, who is involved with The Laura Crandall Foundation. The foundation sponsors “A State of Teal,” an initiative to light up Alabama cities in the color teal to raise awareness for gynecological cancers.

around town October 6th 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. October 14th 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, contact Captain Julia McDowell at 205-663-7105 or Julia. McDowell@uss.salvationarmy.org.

Anna Kate Waldrip Day

Volunteers help pack Christmas gifts that will bring joy to families in need.

Giving the Gift of Hope This Christmas Families who need help providing Christmas gifts for their children ages 12 & under, are encouraged to register for the Shelby County Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. To be eligible to apply, parents must provide the following documentation: Head of Household(s) photo ID(s); Birth certificates and SSN cards for children 12 & under; Proof of guardianship (school records or legal documents), if applicable; Proof of residency (current utility bill); Proof of all income or no income (including award letter for Food Stamps), AND Proof of all expenses. This year’s walk-in registration will take place at The Salvation Army, 108 Plaza Circle, Suite E, on the following dates: October 5th 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Anna Kate Waldrip is a 1st grader at Creek View Elementary School. She is 7 years old and has Chiari Malformation. This condition occurs when the brain sits too far down on the spine and causes problems with circulation of the spinal fluid. She has the worst case in the 100-year history of Children’s Hospital of Alabama. Anna Kate has already undergone multiple surgeries, the first when she was only three months old. The next step was a two-day surgery in Nashville at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital on September 18-19, 2017. Lazy Boy BBQ hosted a fundraiser for Anna Kate on Sept. 12 to help her family with medical expenses. Mayor Marty Handlon made a proclamation at the event, declaring Sept. 12 as Anna Kate Waldrip Day in honor of Chiari Malformation Awareness Month.

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CALENDAR

Community OCtober 3rd Water Board 7 p.m. 4th Trial Dockets 9th School Board 6 p.m. 9th Council 7 p.m. 11th Court Plea Dockets 9 a.m. & 2 p.m. 16th Board of Zoning Adjustments 6:30 p.m. 23rd Council 7 p.m. 24th Planning Commission 7 p.m. 25th 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.

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

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

Adult Computer Classes Call or come by to sign up. 664-6822. October 3, 10 a.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2013 October 10, 10 a.m.

Computer Basics October 19, 6 p.m.

Microsoft Word 2013 Crash Course

Library Book Group October 19, 7 p.m.

Join us in our discussion of The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. After Cora, a slave in pre-Civil War Georgia, escapes with another slave, Caesar, they seek the help of the Underground Railroad as they flee from state to state and try to evade a slave catcher, Ridgeway, who is determined to return them to the South. Program takes place in the meeting room.

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. cityofalabaster.com

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

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Wednesdays 10:15 a.m.

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Suicide is a growing issue across all populations in Alabama. Prevention and intervention are often discussed, but helping people understand the suicidal mind is less frequently talked about. This program, featuring Ashley Foster of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Alabama Chapter, will focus on understanding the suicidal mind, reducing the risk of suicide, and identifying suicidal thoughts. The program will also cover how to build an alliance with the person in suicidal crisis, their family, Fall Book and Bake Sale October 6th-8th The Friends of the Albert L. Scott Library will hold their annual Fall Book and Bake Sale on October 6-October 8, 2017. Hours are: Friday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Friends only) and is open to the public on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. On Sunday customers can fill a bag for $6.

ABC & D's of Medicare October 9, 1 p.m.

and the community. Handouts will be provided. Program takes place in the meeting room.

Friends of the Library October 9th, 6 p.m. The next Friends of the Library meeting will be held on October 9, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the library meeting room.

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

Tunes & Tales for all ages with Mr. Mac. Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Tales for toddlers and caregivers with Miss Jennie. Miss Jennie’s Story Time Themes:

Smile! It’s World Smile Day! It’s My Party Day! Harvest Time Candy Corn and Boo

Lego® League October 3, 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Budding builders of all ages can construct structures and friendships. Kids age 6 and younger must be with an adult. Meets in the meeting room.

Homeschool Happening: Crunch & Munch, Read with Lunch October 9, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

This session will combine reading and preparing a quick, taste treat just ahead of the lunch hour. Charity Battles of Alabama 4-H Clubs will be on hand. Kids in grades 1 through 12 can sign up. The session is in the meeting room.

CALENDAR Teen Read Week™: Unleash Your Story October 10, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Kids in 6th to 12th grade can sign up for an event to help them tell their stories. The session will include: snacks, a behind the scenes tour of the library, a writing workshop, and door prizes. Our writing workshop leader Roger Reid is the three-time Emmy award winning writer, producer and director of the Alabama Public Television series Discovering Alabama, and the author of the young adult novels Longleaf, Space, and Time. The event is in the meeting room. Teen Read Week™ (TRW) is recognized nationwide October 8-14 to spotlight the resources and activities available to help teens build literacy skills while reading for the fun of it.

Fractured Fairy Tales Friday October 13, 4:00 p.m.

We’ll take a strange, new, and different look at fairy tales with kids in grades 1 and above. Please sign up. The spotlight in this session will be on Cinderella. Kids can wear costumes if they want to. Kids age 6 and younger must be with an adult. The new spin on old favorites will be in the meeting room.

Pete the Cat Book Club October 17, 6:00 p.m.

Kids 5 years old and older can sign up for fun reading, talking, and more. Kids age 6 and younger must be with an adult. Meets in the meeting room.

American Girls Club October 20, 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.

Magic Treehouse Passport to Adventure October 23, 4:00 p.m.

Kids in grades 1 through 4 can sign up to have fun with Jack, Annie, history, and fun. During this session we’ll look forward to Halloween by focusing on Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve & (NF) A Goodnight for Ghosts by Mary Pope Osborne. Kids age 6 and younger must be with an adult. Meets in the meeting room.

Family Time Tasty Tales October 24, 6:00 p.m.

Dinner and story are on us as we invite families to get together to listen to the book "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin and enjoy a taco dinner. Families with kids old enough to listen to the story and eat tacos can sign up by October 23.

Costume Capers Party October 31, 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.

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.

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OF LIGHTS

The Alabaster Connection will publish a map of homes in the December issue, which will feature homes that celebrate Christmas and the holiday season with awesome lights and creative decorations for old and young to drive by and enjoy (ooh and ah)! Theme: “Still Believing” Sponsored by: Alabaster Beautification Board The map will include 15-25 homes listed by address. Do you “deck your halls” with an abundance of lights and decorations? You can be featured in this year’s Alabaster Tour of Lights! NOVEMBER 8TH IS THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES

Parks and Rec

To enter: Send an e-mail to touroflights@alabaster.com. Subject: TOUR OF LIGHTS

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.

Please include the following information: your name, address, phone number and a brief description of your display/ decorations. Any additional information, such as display type, number of lights, etc. would be helpful, in case your home will be featured in a follow-up issue.

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

Display Deadline: All homes featured in the Alabaster Tour of Lights must be fully decorated by December 1st.

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CALENDAR BARK IN THE PARK Saturday, Oct. 7

The 11th 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, and 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 on BUCK CREEK TRAIL Saturday, Oct. 28

The 9th annual Fall Fest will be held at Buck Creek Trail from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 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, children’s carnival style swings, and hay rides. There will be a costume parade at 12 noon. Participants will need to meet at the triangle in front of the Trick-or-Treat Trail. All activities will be located behind the Alabaster Senior Center. Parking will be available at the Alabaster Administrative Building and Alabaster Senior Center; both located off of 11th Avenue SW. Buck Creek Park, located at 701 6th Avenue SW, with shuttles running to the trail.

FALL FEST VENDOR REGISTRATION

On-Line Registration: Ends at 11 p.m. on Oct. 13. Available at www.alabasterparks. org Walk-in Registration: Ends on Oct. 13 – weekdays only from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Depot. Registration is free cityofalabaster.com

and includes 15 x 15 booth (you must provide your own table and chairs).

CHRISTMAS PARADE REGISTRATION On-Line Registration: Begins at 8 a.m. on Oct. 16 and ends at 11 p.m. on Nov. 3. Available at www.alabasterparks.org Walk-in Registration: Oct. 16 thru Nov. 3 – 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. 2, at 10 a.m., on Highway 31 South.

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.

AARP Smart Driving Course

FALL SPORTS PROGRAMS

Wednesday, Oct 11, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Our athletic fields are quite busy with Fall Sports underway. We currently have 1,000 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.

The AARP driving program is available for individuals age 50 years and older. This is a 6 hour classroom refresher that can help you learn the effects of aging on your driving and how you can adjust your driving. Some insurance companies offer a discount to those that have completed the course. Cost is $15 for AARP members or $20 for AARP nonmembers. Sign up at the Senior Center to reserve your spot and pay the day of the class. Be sure to bring your lunch on the day of the class.

OnLine Pavilion Rentals

Seasoned Performers: “Galleria Girls”

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

Tuesday, October 17, 10 a.m.

If you are interested in attending, please stop by and reserve your spot.

Free Medicare Open Enrollment Informational Session Wednesday, October 18, 12 p.m.

You will have the opportunity to learn more about your Medicare options and information concerning prescriptions and premium cost assistance programs. FREE Medicare plan comparisons will be done that day. You will need to bring your Medicare Card, list of prescriptions

CALENDAR medication and your total monthly gross income. Space is limited. Stop by the senior center and reserve your spot today. See Betty for more information.

Upcoming Book Club Monday, October 23, 9:30 a.m.

Join us on for our next class on Monday, October 23 at 9:30 a.m. We will be meeting on the 4th Monday to discuss the book and introduce a new book. Sign up at the senior center.

Mark Your Calendars: Christmas Belles at the South City Theater Sunday, December 17

Join us for the play Christmas Belles at the South City Theater. Christmas Belles - a church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets and a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. You won’t want to miss the fun show! Tickets are $14. Signs up begin on October 2.

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. Space is limited. $2/class.

Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from 1:15-2:30 p.m. Thursdays from 2:15-3:30 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.

Arthritis Exercise Program Wednesdays from 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.

weights and having fun! All taught to music! Learn safe ways to improve muscles to make every day activities easier. Emphasis is on improving and maintaining overall health from head to toe. You won’t want to miss this class. AC

Line dancing 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.

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

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.

Ageless Adventures in Movement Thursdays, 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Uses movement as a language to express an idea. As we explore some issues of aging and learn the basics of creative movement. We’ll learn to use the elements of dance to tell our stories and explore the concept of the relationship between dance and the well-being of mind, body and spirit. No prior dance experience is necessary. We’ll build our dance vocabulary as we go! This is an ongoing class.

Movin’ and Groovin' Fridays, 9:30-10:20 a.m.

Focuses on stretching, cardio, light

Come as yourself or come dressed as your favorite Super Hero! There will be music, a dance floor, games, Super Heroes everywhere, Super Hero Food and Drinks, plenty of photo opportunities and much more. You may pre-purchase your tickets between now and October 21, 2017 for $25 per mom/son combo, $10 for each additional child. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $30 per mom/son combo, and $10 per additional child. To pre-purchase, please send the following information with a check to Warrior Foundation, PO BOX 1704, Alabaster, Al 35007: Name of Parent Number of Boys Parent Phone Number Parent Address Amount Enclosed Check # (Make checks payable toWarrior Foundation) Your tickets will be mailed to you. Should you have any questions or want to pay by credit card, contact Kim Poskey at 205-478-8113. We hope to see you there!

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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 August 14, 2017, 7:00 p.m. Present:

Sophie Martin (1), Rick Ellis (2), Stacy Rakestraw (3), Greg Farrell (4), Russell Bedsole (5), Scott Brakefield (6), Kerri Pate (7)

Agenda Items *Public Hearing on these items

1. Resolution 081417 Approve City Job Descriptions Motion Passed Unanimously

2. Resolution 081417-A Award Bid – Youth Soccer Uniforms – Varsity Sport, LLC Motion Passed Unanimously 3. Resolution 081417-B Accept Proposal for Pouring Rights from Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company Motion Passed Unanimously 4. Resolution 081417-C Maintenance of Traffic Signal located at US-31 and CR-26 Motion Passed Unanimously 5.Resolution 081417-D Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Agreement – Improvements made on I-65 within the City of Alabaster Motion Passed Unanimously

7. Resolution 081417-F Memo of Understanding – Firing Range Partnership between Alabaster Police Department and Hoover Police Department for Firing Range located at 2400 Hwy. 31, Alabaster Motion Passed Unanimously 8. Motion ABC Application Taz Bham LLC / Tazikis Mediterranean Café located at 630 1st Street North - Type of License 040 -Retail Beer (On or Off Premises) 060 – Retail Table Wine (On or Off Premises) Motion Passed Unanimously 9. Motion ABC Application Lazy Boy BBQ, LLC located at 9330 Hwy. 119 - Type of License 040 – Retail Beer (On or Off Premises) Motion Passed Unanimously 10. Set Public Hearing Annexation Request – 958 Kent Dairy Rd. and 103 Forest Parkway - Public Hearing Set for August 28, 2017 Motion Passed Unanimously

Said meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

August 28, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

6. Resolution 081417-E Agreement with Byrd Contractors, Inc. – Installation of Wet Well at Pump Station 17 for Environmental Services Department Motion Passed Unanimously cityofalabaster.com

Present: Sophie Martin (1),

Rick Ellis (2), Stacy Rakestraw (3), Russell Bedsole (5), Kerri Pate (7) Absent: Greg Farrell (4), Scott Brakefield (6)

Mayor Comments Proclamation – Gynecological Cancer Awareness - Mayor Handlon read and presented the Gynecological Cancer Awareness proclamation to Kathy Moore, cancer survivor. Mayor Handlon commented that the Teen Council’s “Back to School Bash” was a success and thanked the following for their assistance and support: Parks and Recreation Department, Police Department, Hank and Karen Fillingim.

3. Resolution 082817-B Adopt Drug-Free Workplace Policy Motion Passed Unanimously 4. Resolution 082817-C Award Bid for Public Works Building Build to Wayne Davis Construction Motion Passed Unanimously 5. Ordinance 170828-045 Annexation of 958 Kent Dairy Road (Public Hearing) Motion Passed Unanimously

Council Reports:

6. Ordinance 170828-046 Annexation of 103 Forest Parkway (Public Hearing) Motion Passed Unanimously

July 2017 Library Services Report – Rick Ellis July 2017 Public Works Report – Stacy Rakestraw July 2017 Fire Department Report – Kerri Pate July 2017 Police Department Report – Russell Bedsole July 2017 Planning & Safety Report – Kerri Pate

7. Resolution 082817-D Supporting the Arts in conjunction with Shelby County Arts Council and Alabaster Arts Council to sponsor the event “Jazz in the Park” presented by Magic City Smooth Jazz Motion Passed Unanimously

Agenda Items

Said meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

1. Resolution 082817 Placement of Lien on 2022 Butler Road (Public Hearing) Motion Passed Unanimously 2. Resolution 082817-A Placement of Lien on 2040 Butler Road (Public Hearing) Motion Passed Unanimously

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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

PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid PERMIT 48 ALABASTER, AL

Scott Brakefield, President, Ward 6 685-0302 brakefield@cityofalabaster.com Kerri Pate, Ward 7 965-8300 pate@cityofalabaster.com

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