September

September, 2010

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OUTDOOR WEATHER SIREN TEST WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 11 A.M.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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SEPTEMBER 2010 SOUTH SHELBY CHAMBER LUNCHEON, CUMC.....2 BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, CITY HALL......................6 COLUMBIANA CITY COUNCIL....................................7 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, CITY HALL.....9 COLUMBIANA WATER BOARD.................................14 COLUMBIANA CITY COUNCIL, CITY HALL.................21 MERCHANTS AND PROFESSIONALS ASSN..............23

CITY WIDE YARD SALE OCT. 2

The fall Columbiana Merchants & Professionals Association City-Wide Yard Sale will be Saturday, October 2, 2010 on North Main Street in Columbiana.

Spaces are $10.00 with a $5.00 permit fee. For more information, contact Georgiann at 205-670-5563

FREE DUMP DAY OCT. 9

2 SHELBY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Aug. 27 Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29

2010 Varsity Football Schedule SCHS vs. Pell City Home SCHS vs. Erwin* Home SCHS vs. Chelsea* Away SCHS vs. Talladega* Homecoming SCHS vs. Southside* Away (Gadsden) SCHS vs. Moody* Away SCHS vs. Sylacauga* Home SCHS vs. Briarwood* Away SCHS vs. Pinson Valley Home SCHS vs. Chilton Co.* Away

2010 SCHS HOMECOMING Sept. 13-17 Seniors – The Cat in the Hat Juniors – How the Grinch Stole Christmas Sophomores – Green Eggs and Ham Freshmen – One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Activities • Dress-up Days • Money Jars • Games in Gym • Pep Rally • Parade • Football Game-Crowning of Homecoming Court • Homecoming Dance

IMPORTANT DATES FOR HOMECOMING 2010

August 26 – September 2 • T-shirt sales begin September 8 – September 15 • HC Dance ticket sales begin September 13-17 the Week of Homecoming • Classes work on banners and decorations 3:00-6:30 pm

September 17 • Parade: o Students dismissed at 1:00 PM o Parade begins at 1:45 PM • Football Game at 7:00 PM o Homecoming Court Ceremony before game o Crowning of Homecoming Queen/ King before game o Homecoming Dance from 9:45 PM to 11:45 PM

September 16 • Pep Rally at 7:00 PM o Presentation of HC Court The Shelby County High School Homecoming Parade will be September 17.

As usual, we will have police cars, fire trucks, class banners, spirit trucks, cheerleaders, the SCHS Marching Band, and the SCHS 2010 Homecoming court. We look forward to having groups from your community groups participate.

The parade will start at 1:45 pm. Line up for the parade will begin at 1:00 on Pitts Dr. In the past, many participants have tried to line up in parking lots around the softball fields and in Elvin Hill Elementary School’s parking lot. For the safety of our children please do not do this. If you line up anywhere between SCHS and Elvin Hill you will be instructed to move.

Also this year, we ask that candy not be thrown from the cars or trailers.

Designated walkers from the group on each side of the vehicle may throw candy to the crowd.

If you wish to participate in the parade please contact tfryer@shelbyed.k12.al.us, or call the high school office at 682-6600.

Yard of the Month for August: Jerome & Tabatha Griffin 1060 Old Hwy 25

Get Control of Your Weeds and Help the Beautification Board!

In conjunction with the Columbiana Beautification Board, Kellis Vegetation Management, Inc. will be offering one-time professional herbicide applications through October to any business or residence in South Shelby County in exchange for a $100 donation to the Columbiana Beautification Board. As part of this fundraising project, Kellis Vegetation will provide weed control for gravel or paved areas and will address kudzu or other brush issues for South Shelby County businesses and residents, up to 1/4 of an acre or 350 feet of fence line.

Weed control services for lawns or other ornamental areas are not being offered. For more information or to take advantage of this offer, please call Beautification Board member Brandi Kellis at 317-8769.

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sept 3 Sept 10 Sept 17 Sept 24 Oct 1 Oct 8 Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29

Autauga Academy Coosa Valley Academy Lyman Ward Flint Hill Jackson Academy Meadowview Christian Sparta Academy Sumter Academy Ashford Academy (Senior Night)

Home Away Home Away Homecoming Away Home Away Home

ELVIN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL What a great way to start off the year, celebrating the news that we had met our AYP goals. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to empower our students with an education that will help them to reach their full potential through an innovative educational system. All of the teachers attended workshops this summer to master new skills and methods. Congratulations to all of our staff for helping our students to be successful and reach their AYP goals. Thank you parents for your efforts and supports and for our big turn out on Math Night/ Open House.

Congratulations to the Student Council, who received a state award for their efforts in the Constitution Day Community Service Projects , that were completed by May of last year.

Congratulations to Courtney Garner, Shelby County’s New Teacher of the Year, and Joy Porter, Shelby County Teacher of the Year.

Congrats to Jenny Lespi for receiving the Fox 6 News Community Hero, Pass it On Award. Every student and staff member has reasons to celebrate and we will mention them as the year goes on.

Did you know that our school offers after school Dance/Baton Classes on a daily basis? Karate is also offered here at night and on Saturday. After-School Day Care is available each afternoon. All of these programs are through our Community Education Program.

In September, our Elvin Hill Choir will perform at the County Fair on the 21st. Dream Makers Dancers summer travel team will perform on the 22nd.

Fall pictures will be made on the 23rd. Check out our Elvin Hill Link on the SCBOE website.

COLUMBIANA MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO will begin its annual fundraiser to help with school purchases September 1. CMS has an updated computer lab thanks to the technology department at the county and the hard work of assistant principal Wesley Hester to set up the lab and distribute the older lab computers to teachers for use in the classroom.

Congratulations to Samantha Bailey and the school’s CNP staff for the cafeteria earning a 100 rating during inspection.

The school will host its homecoming game Thursday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. against Jemison and its homecoming dance Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 3-5 p.m.

Progress reports will be sent home Friday, Sept. 17. Fall pictures will be taken Thursday, Sept. 23.

HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep 24 Oct 1 Oct 8 Oct 15 Oct 22

(Home games are played at the Columbiana Sports Complex) Heritage Christian. Sharpsburg, Georgia AWAY New Life Christian, Prattville, Alabama HOME Tabernalcle Christian, Gardnedal,Alabama HOME North River, Tuscaloosa, Alabama HOME Evangel Christian, Alabaster, Alabama HOME Evangel Family Christian, Montgomery, Alabama (HOMECOMING) Bridge Academy, Hot Springs, Arkansas HOME

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COLUMBIANA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

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Caregivers Tip September, 2009 Believe in Yourself and take charge of your life

The Official Newsletter of the City of Columbiana

Family caregiving is about a relationship between many people.

Choosing to take charge of your life means you recognize that you are only one member of the caregiving team.

Making active choices in your own best interests is not selfish; rather, it is often the most important choice you can make for your entire family.

As we travel through life, one thing is for certain, we will meet head-on with “life changes”. It is said, “Life happens while we are busy making plans”. We can try resisting change; however, change is our constant traveling companion – and sometimes an unwelcome guest.

Unexpected changes tend to unnerve

us and make us feel uncomfortable – it’s like traveling through uncharted waters with a compass. At times, change can make no sense – it either comes on too quickly or evolves too slowly. As we travel between life changes, it is the unfamiliar road in-between when one route ends and a new route begins when we feel the most uncomfortable.

Becoming a family caregiver is one of those life changes which can occur suddenly and without warning, or it can evolve slowly over time. However, regardless of the events which place us in the caregiving role, it is the unfamiliarity of the unchartered waters which cause us the most distress.

We can actively choose to: • Set limits on what we can comfortably achieve without risk to ourselves and our loved ones.

• Be flexible and realize as circumstances change so do our choices and abilities.

• Allow our loved ones to do as much for themselves as they possibly can so they can maintain a sense of control and self-perceived independence.

• Recognize our strengths and acknowledge our limitations.

• Learn to say “no”.

• Ask for help • Take time for respite.

• Always remember, making active choices in your own interest is NOT selfish – rather it is often the most important choice you can make for your entire family.

Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation is a 63-bed skilled nursing facility located on Highway 25 in Columbiana. The facility provides residents with access to extensively trained professionals in nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapies. For more information, call Kay Sertell at (205) 669-1712.

AEROBICS Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

ADVERTISE IN THE COLUMBIANA NEWSLETTER Call Jessica Hardin at the Shelby County Reporter (205) 669-3131

Columbiana United Methodist Church

For information call Shea Williams @ 612-6012

DRUG FREE MESSAGE The September 2010 message from the Shelby County Drug Free Coalition is: 92.4% of 6th-12th grade Shelby County students reported that their parents feel it would be very wrong for them to use marijuana. Please keep talking to your children about your expectations for them to be drug-free.

The Shelby County Drug Free Coalition provides the drug free message each month. The Coalition is a program of Family Connection made up of volunteers who are concerned about and want to reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among our youth. Representatives from law enforcement, health agencies, businesses, church and civic groups and Shelby County Schools are part of the Coalition.

Dr. Stancil Handley “Cares For Eyes”

Join the Seniors Columbiana Senior Center at the Rec. Building Monday – Friday 9 AM until 1 PM For More Information call Donna Higgins at (205) 669-3969

COLUMBIANA 669-4131

News from City Hall Updates to City Web Site!

JOB FAIR FOR MATURE WORKERS (50+)

The City of Columbiana is continuing to enhance the city website (www.cityofcolumbiana.com) with updated content and will be undergoing a re-design to accommodate some new features we are including on the site that should be useful to the residents, businesses and those who are traveling to Columbiana or looking at our city for relocation for business or personal reasons.

One of the most recent features added is the Community Bulletin Board which allows residents to submit content for inclusion on the site.

An example would be an upcoming local event that would afford you the opportunity to publicize it without any cost. We are hoping that many of our local organizations, churches and schools will utilize this feature to help us help you “get the word out” about community events. We just added the feature this past week and have a couple of events there but anticipate that it will become a fast favorite.

The city calendar of events now utilizes the Google calendar application, which gives us greater flexibility in posting events, including the ability to open the item up for internet searches on the web.

We will keep you posted about new enhancements to our website but if you haven’t taken a look at the site, please do and let us know if there is something that you would like to see there that we don’t have.

September 21 Shelby County Instructional Service Center 601 First St. South, Alabaster (Hwy 31 at Hwy 119) 8am – 12 noon Sponsored by: AWARE (Aging Workers Are Reliable Employees) A Division of Positive Maturity, Inc., A United Way Partner

COMMUNITY

This is a unique opportunity for mature workers who are looking for employment or a change in careers. For job seekers there is no charge. Applications are available onsite. Job skills workshops will be conducted during the event.

RECYCLING IN COLUMBIANA Did you know that there is a recycling bin in Columbiana? It is located Hwy 70 beside the Ray Building. The large green container has collection bins for Plastics, Paper, Card Board Boxes and Aluminum Cans!

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Merchants & Professionals Meeting Thursday September 23rd from 8:00am - 9:00am @ Jeanette Niven House.

We invite all merchants and business professionals to attend and look forward to seeing everyone. For more information please contact Sharon Ogle @ 205-669-4061 or 205-907-6745.

2010 Century of Compassion Bike Ride When

Saturday September 18, 2010 from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

September, 2009

Celebrate Recovery 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Saturday, Sept 18, 2010 8:30am Shelby County Courthouse Register online at www.active.com Contact Group Leader Cindy Hildebrand or Pastor Mark Davis at 205-668-3000 for more info Help Someone Start the Journey to Freedom from Hurts, Habits & Hang-ups!!

Arts & Craft Show Sponsored by the Novella Club of Columbiana August 7th For more information or to be a vendor, call 669-9075 or 669-9073

Where

Columbiana United Methodist Church 200 North Main Street Columbiana, AL 35051

The Salvation Army invites you to participate in the 6th Annual Century of Compassion bike ride. Funds raised from the rides will be used to support The Salvation Army’s youth programs.

You will have the opportunity to choose between several different ride distances (listed on the registration form). There will also be a kids ride.

This year’s event is being hosted by Bob’s Bikes and supported by other community partners. You will be provided with a t-shirt, water bottle, route map, SAG support, wellstocked rest stops and other goodies. Finally, there wil be a tasty meal waiting on you at the finish line.

Registration and check in begins at 5:30AM and the first ride starts at 7:00AM. If you know of any other riders who might be interested, please forward this email to them. Additionally, we need volunteers to help organize the event.

Anyone interested in volunteering can email or call Stephen Long Salvation Army volunteer@birminghamsalvationarmy.org 205 328-0743

Jeff Falkner Memorial Golf Tournament Sept 9th , Silent Auction & Gala Sept 10th, Golf Tournament Magnolia Meadows Golf Course For more info, call the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce at 669-9075

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What’s New At The Library

By Jane Bailey - Director

It’s back to school already for our local students!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month - a time to remind everyone that a library card is the smartest card of all and one of the most important school supplies you can have! So, if you haven’t got yours yet, stop by Columbiana Library soon.

Celebrating our freedom to read is observed during the last week of September each year.

Banned Books Week, observed since 1982, is an

annual event that reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted.

The library will have on display many banned and challenged books. If you check out one of these books during Banned Book Week, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a free T-shirt. Be a rebel, check one out!

Also, I’d like to remind you that our Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will be Sept. 22nd, 23rd,

Adult Knitting Classes

Columbiana Friends of the Library

Every Tuesday from 10 until noon Want to learn to knit? Classes are FREE @ your library!

Bring your current needlework project or learn to knit with The Loose Stitches Knitting Group. Join us for fun and fellowship!

Wed. Sept. 8 – 9 a.m. to noon Learn to sew a small clutch purse Thurs. Sept. 9 – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Evening class for sewing a clutch purse

Pre-school Storytimes with Ms. Jane

Wed. Sept. 14 – 1 p.m.

Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Sept,. 7 – I Love My Grandparents!

Sept. 14 – Hats Off To You Sept. 21 – Autumn is coming Sept. 28 – Let’s Go to the Farm

Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library

Sept. 23, 24, 25 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FOL Fall Book Sale

Monthly Recommended Reads

24th. We are now accepting donations of clean used books that are in good condition for our sale. While we do appreciate your donations, please do not put them in the book drop. Our staff will be more than happy to help you bring them in from your vehicle.

This sale is just one of the many fundraisers that our Friends group holds throughout the year. Stop by, find a few treasures, and help support your Columbiana Library. Hope to see you soon!

JANE

Shelia

“Little Bee” by Chris Cleave

“The Glass Rainbow”

by James Lee Burke

Barbara “The Lost Hours”

by Karen White

Agnes

Retta

“Same Kind of Different as Me”

by Ron Hall

“Making the Rounds with Oscar” by David Dosa, MD

City of Columbiana Pre-Srt STD U.S.Columbiana POSTAGE 107 Mildred StreetThe Official Newsletter of the City of PAID Columbiana, AL 35051 Permit No. 12 Columbiana, AL

Buy Columbiana FIRST September, 2009 Supporting local businesses has a direct impact on the services that the city is able to provide for its citizens. Here are a few points to consider: • Sales tax proceeds stay local, funding the sports programs, library, senior center program and parks.

• Most local merchants will do the best they can to accommodate your needs. I f you need a product, service, etc that they currently do not offer, just ask!

• Purchasing large items outside of the city? Have them delivered into the city so that the sales tax stays local!

• Buying gasoline local helps fund projects for paving our streets.

• Compare prices! Purchasing within the city can have the same savings as the discount stores.

• Local merchants can also price match! Just ask!

• Buying tobacco products? The City Tobacco tax helps fund park and recreation!

COLUMBIANA IS ON FACE BOOK!

If you are on Face Book, look for Columbiana, AL! Click on the Like button and join us!

CALLING ARTISTS! It’s time for the 2nd Annual Juried Art Show at the Shelby County Arts Council!

To apply or for more info, email Susan at susan@ shelbycountyartscouncil.com Jury fees will apply. Juror: Arthur Price Applicants must be over the age of 18.

Scrapbook All Weekend!

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 9th, 2010, 5:00 - 8:00pm

Friday, Sept. 24 ~ 6 pm - Midnight Saturday, Sept. 25 ~ 10 am - 6 pm Columbiana United Methodist Church $10.00 Weekend Admission Fee (or $5.00 if you only participate one day) What to Bring: A snack to share, supplies and tools for your personal projects, and gently used supplies and tools that you may want to sell.

Invite a friend to join you!

All are WELCOME! Please contact one of the following people to let us know if you will be joining us on Friday only, Saturday only or for the entire weekend: Sue Eddins ~ Agnes Pool ~ Kathy Corbitt ~ Jamie Barnes 670-6985

305-8375

919-6089

Or email: KathyCorbitt@aol.com

529-6916

OZAN WINERY PRESENTS “A TASTE FOR THE ARTS” BENEFITING THE SHELBY COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL ON THE VERANDA AT OZAN VINEYARDS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2010, 6:00PM TO 9:00PM. This year’s event promises to be more enticing than ever with a selection of gourmet treats from B&A Warehouse and delicious wines from Ozan. Guests will enjoy beautiful views overlooking the vineyards and live musical entertainment.

Tickets are $75.00 per person and may be purchased online at www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com or by calling 669-0044.

Ozan Winery is located at 173 Highway 301, Calera, Alabama.

Committee chair is Lisa Ramsey.