CITY FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE CHRISTMAS EVE SANTA ROUTES

The following are estimated times Santa will arrive in the listed areas of the City on Christmas Eve. Please be looking
for Santa thirty (30) minutes before and after his estimated time of arrival. Also, due to the growth of our City, Santa is
limited on his stops. We ask that you gather near the designated (red & yellow) Santa Stop signs. Santa will not be able
to stop at individual homes, or go on every street in each neighborhood. We apologize for any inconveniences. Thank
you in advance for your cooperation. We want to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas.
To follow Santa's Progress while on the route, please go to the cities website at
www.cityofalabaster.com and follow the links to the city’s Fire Dept.’s Santa Route. We will be doing our best to keep
track of Santa's progress throughout the night and posting that progress to the website so that you will know whether
Santa will be on time or if he was delayed due to Emergency Responses.
1:00 Portsouth, 3:25 Maplewood Tr.
Norwick Forest, Shady Oak Ln.
Kingwood, 3:35 Bermuda Lake
Spring Gate, Oakwood
Cedar Grove 3:45 Amberly Woods
1:10 Cedar Grove Mission Hills Official Publication of the
Trailer Park City of Alabaster
Wynlake
201 First Street N.
1:30 Sterling Gate 4:00 Peavine Trailer Park Alabaster, AL 35007
1:35 Woodland Hills Autumn Ridge Published Monthly
1:45 Southwind, 4:10 Silver Creek
Meadowlark 4:15 Lake Terrace Editorial Board
Willow Creek 4:20 Park Forest, The Public Relations
Willow Point Wellington Manor Committee of the Alabaster
1:55 Northwest 4:30 Park Forest City Council
Eaglewood Navajo Hills- So Committee Chair
Olde Town 4:35 Weatherly, Councilwoman
Fox Valley Farms Sophie Martin
2:00 Chinaberry Berryhill/Southwest Terri Lynn
2:15 Cambridge Pointe I Shelby Farms/Southfield Councilman
Trailer Park Rick Walters
Summerbrook Gardens/Golden Meadows 1st Ave./2000 Blk
2:20 Knox Trailer Park 5:10 Siluria Councilman
7:00 Kentwood Bob Hicks
2:25 Maylene Park Forest Village 7:05 Green Valley
2:30 Lacey’s Grove 5:15 Meadowview Editor
7:10 Crim Drive Ted Vodde
2:35 Grande View Willow Glen Stoney Meadows
Gardens 5:35 Apache Ridge Contributors
7:20 Cedar Meadows John Brackin
2:40 Greenfield, 5:45 Woodbrook Apts. Stage Coach
Falling Waters David Storey
Windy Oaks Dogwood Forest M.E. Spencer
2:45 Applegate 6:00 Buck Creek Landing Forest Hills Eric Starling
2:50 Grande View Estates 6:05 Southeast, 7:25 Lake Forest Danny Doyle
Navajo Hills-North Iron Wood Forest Ridge Dawn South
2:55 Cambridge Point II 6:10 Douglas Meadows 7:30 Tanglewood We welcome your
3:00 The View 6:20 Scottsdale comments &
Carriage Hills suggestions.
Apartments 6:25 Park Place 7:40 Timber Ridge Call 620-5505
3:10 Shalimar Pointe 6:30 Navajo Pines 7:45 The Grove Fax 664-6841 or
Ashford Heights 6:40 The Meadows 7:50 Smokey Ridge e-mail at
3:20 Northeast Hickory 6:50 Keystone Mobile 8:00 Mountain Lake tedvodde@gmail.com
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SANTA’S VILLAGE AT FIRE STATION #1 DEC. 4 - 31

The Alabaster Fire & Rescue Service would like to invite the
children of Alabaster to Santa's Village located at Fire Station #
1 on 9th St. N.W. across from the Library. The Village will
open December 4th and run through December 31.
Santa’s Village Hours:
Sunday-Thursday Friday - Saturday
5 - 9 p.m 5 - 10 p.m.
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 WATCH FOR YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SANTA STOPS
Santa's helpers at the
Alabaster Fire Department
prepare for the touring routes
of Santa Claus throughout
their city's neighborhoods.
The event, which takes
place December 24th
(Christmas Eve), continues
to be one that the Fire
Department eagerly looks
forward to and one that the
community of Alabaster
has enjoyed for many
years. This year will be no
exception. The guys at
AFRS continue giving extra
time and effort to make
sure all goes well and
everyone in the City,
"naughty or nice" has an
opportunity to catch a
glimpse of the 'Jolly Ole' Elf!'
However, 'The Touring of
Santa Routes' grows to a big-
ger event each year.
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greater than the quality of the dental services performed by other dentists.
"The continuous growth very well! We want every-
and diversity of our great one to see Santa that wants
city causes us to change and to" says Chief Matherson.
adapt as well. We realize So with that in mind, here
are some route facts
and information:
SANTA
*Look for the yellow
and red Santa Stop
STOP
signs in your neigh-
borhood
(Strategically placed
throughout, begin- then "Santa Routes" which
ning December 1st) are updated every 15 min-
*Santa will stop at utes. ***Please remember
these sites only! the Fire Department is still
*Stop time will run responsible for responding
5-7 minutes at each to our emergencies during
site *Routes begin at the routes. Therefore, in the
approx. 1:00 P.M. event they are called to an
that some of our citizens *Routes end at approx. emergency, Santa route
plan Christmas Eve around 8:00 P.M. *Check the "City scheduling will be altered.
'the touring of Santa'. We've of Alabaster" website *Any questions please con-
spent extra time and effort, (cityofalabaster.com) for tact Lt. Andy Garrett or
planning and preparing for updates on where Santa is. Battalion Chief David Lash
this in hopes that all goes Click on "Fire and Rescue" @ AFRS Station 1 (664-6818).
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Interim Pastor
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 C I T Y L E A D E R S. . .
David Frings
Mayor
frings@cityofalabaster.com
The days leading into the month of November were some of
the busiest ever. We had a very successful Fall Walk celebration
the last week in October along the Buck Creek Trail. The weather
was terrific and along with the great food and entertainment
made this a very special day. I really enjoyed meeting and talk-
ing with so many of you along the trail. I want to express special
thanks to my right-hand man Mr. George Henry for all of the
organizational skills along with those of Mr. Ricky Nance our
Park Director. Also, all of the park staff worked extremely hard
in the days leading to the event as well as that day. These are the
people that make so many great things happen for all of us every
month. The Fall Walk was the gateway to a successful celebra-
tion of Halloween the next day. Many of our subdivisions and
churches were covered up with young people trick or treating
and having fun. We had little if any mischief or trouble so a
Huge Thank You for the supervised fun.
I hope that all of you had a great Thanksgiving and were able
to spend time with friends and family. I want to thank the First
Baptist Church of Alabaster for hosting their annual
Thanksgiving lunch to honor our seniors. The food and company
was excellent as usual. Those of you involved in planning this
event probably do not realize just how much everyone enjoys and
looks forward to this annual meal. Thanksgiving and Christmas
can be very lonely times for many of us and this is particularly
true for our senior citizens. These events go so very far by
spreading love through our community.
I want to remind all of you that we will have our annual
Christmas Parade on December 4th which is sponsored by the
Alabaster Beautification Board. If you see a member of the board
on parade day, please give them a thank you for their months of
planning and hard work. Our parade is one of the largest, if not
the largest, in Alabama. Many communities have discontinued
their celebrations due to costs but thanks to all of the volunteer
support for our parade, we have been able to continue the tradi-
tion. The parade would not be possible without the support of
the Alabaster Police Department. Please thank our officers as
well as the support that we receive from the Shelby County
Sheriff’s Office.
With all of these wonderful things happening in our city, it is
easy to forget that we have many neighbors that need financial
assistance or simply understand that someone cares and really
loves them. The holidays are times that seem to intensify and
magnify the bad things that happen to us, our families, and
friends. Even in loving and supportive families, individuals can
develop problems that appear so large that there are no answers
except suicide. These situations have been some of the hardest
for me to work through during my ten years in office and I hesi-
tate to discuss them here but people need help. Suicides come
without warning and the result is devastating to the families and
the entire community. I ask that all of us be vigilant this holiday
season for friends and family members that may be having these
thoughts and need our help. Let us send the message that we all
love them and we want to listen, understand, and help. Loved
ones in these situations are often unable to express their needs to
those that they love and that love them. This is where we can
assist and maybe be the catalyst to turn things around and help
them to see that they are loved and needed in the family and
community. Please reach out to others with your heart this
Christmas season. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas!
See you at the Christmas Parade on Dec. 4th!
Jim McClain
Council President Ward 5
mcclain@cityofalabaster.com
Seems like it was just yesterday when we were getting
ready for CityFest and now it’s Christmas!
I hope you got an opportunity to come out for the Fall
Walk on October 30. It was an absolutely perfect day and
we had a lot of folks come out for the food, fun, music, and
nature. Congratulations to all the city employees who
worked so hard to make this a worthwhile event.
Welcome to the new YMCA located at the former loca-
tion of the Body Shop. This is a great addition to the city
and they plan to add other buildings and a pool there
adjacent to the fields they own.
South City Theatre recently won a statewide theater
competition for its production of “Driving Miss Daisy”.
Congratulations to the cast and director. This is another
feather in the city’s cap to have such a fine theater right
here. Don’t forget to check out their upcoming Christmas
comedy “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Dec. 10-19.
Now on to Christmas events. The season kickoff is the
biggest Christmas parade in Alabama right here on Hwy
31 (or Main Street as some call it) on Saturday, December
4. The parade kicks off at 10 am. and has bands, dancing,
floats, candy, and, of course, a visit by Santa riding along
on one of our fire trucks. It’s a great time and I hope you
get a chance to come out and see it. That night kicks off
the Christmas Village at Fire Station #1 across from the
Albert L. Scott Library. It’s got lights and fun things to do
for kids of all ages and it’s open every night until New
Year’s.
Seniors won’t want to miss the annual Senior
Christmas Dance on Saturday, December 11 from 5:30 to
8:30 pm at the Thompson Middle School Cafeteria. Free
food, fun, music and lots of dancing. You can’t beat it!
Call
663-1307 for reservations as space is limited.
The Albert L. Scott Library features a variety of
Christmas activities that kids of all ages will enjoy. Be sure
to check them out on page 16 because there is a lot hap-
pening.
Be sure to get your Christmas list done on time and be
sure to look to buy those gifts right here in Alabaster and
Buy Alabaster First. Every present you buy here in the city
helps us to provide city services to you.
Remember that the best Christmas present is love and
caring, and have a very Merry Christmas!
December, 2010 5
 C I T Y L E A D E R S. . .
Sophie Martin
Ward 1 martin@cityofalabaster.com
A smoking ordinance was unanimously passed by the Alabaster City Council on October 21st. This was defi-
nitely a victory for the health and well-being of Alabaster residents. I feel that the ordinance is fair because it
does give restaurants and hotels a choice on whether to be a non-smoking or smoking facility. If you have any questions about the
ordinance, please feel free to contact your councilperson or City Hall.
Many families are still feeling the effects of the economy. During this holiday season, please remember to "Buy Alabaster First".
It brings much needed revenue to our city and everyone can benefit in the long run. I remain confident that Alabaster will stay
strong and continue to prosper.
Spend some quality time with family and friends by coming out to the Alabaster Christmas Parade on December 4th. This
Christmas I am so grateful for my husband, Rob, and our three daughters, Hope, Molly and Katherine Jane. I wish you and your
family a Merry Christmas and many blessings during this holiday season.
Blessings,
Sophie Martin

Bob Hicks
Ward 2 hicks@cityofalabaster.com
I hope everyone had the chance to give thanks with family and friends. With the next year just a few short
weeks away, we can look back happily on 2010 as a year that could have been a lot worse than it was. It seems
that money is starting to move about a bit more as we head into the Christmas season. Let us pray that we have seen the worst as far
as our economy. The city was able to keep everyone employed while others cut back heavily. The senior center was opened, paid for
from day one by use of dedicated funds in reserve and the kindness of our friends in the county. These rays of hope, combined with
another conservatively sculpted budget, allows us to look forward to 2011 with a smile rather than a shudder.
Fall Walk 2010 was a roaring success, with perfect weather, strong participation and great fun for all. The Buck Creek Trail was on
display, and it was very apparent that the Park and Rec team has worked very diligently to make it a beautiful showcase. Thanks to
all the team that have taken a beautiful natural area and made it something for all of us to enjoy thoroughly.
Finally, on a more personal note, I ask your prayers for our son Kyle as he deploys to Afghanistan on December 4th, when he will
join our neighbor Jason Pohl who is already in service to America there. We recently welcomed Rick Coleman from a tour, and
would ask you to tell me of someone you know that is over there so I may add them to my prayer list. Finally, I wish you and yours
a very Merry Christmas. Grace and peace, Bob

Adam Moseley
Ward 3
moseley@cityofalabaster.com
I want to spotlight a great group of residents this month that help us all. The Friends of the Albert
L. Scott Library is a fantastic group of dedicated people. This year alone they have raised and then
donated $6,000 to the library to help with programs and books. This is not a onetime deal, but is something that they do
annually. The Friends play a vital role in support of our community library. I urge you to become a member or volun-
teer for this great organization. For more information you can contact the library or ask any staff member. You can also
find them on Facebook.
It is Christmas time again! Please support all our local businesses. This is when they make or break their year, so I
encourage you to take the time to say thank you to them for investing in your community.
This is also a great time of year to stop and count our many blessings. I count my family and friends among the
many, many blessings that GOD has given me. I hope that not only during this season of giving, but all year we remem-
ber to think of others, show kindness, generosity and patience.
Wishing you all the very best and GOD’s Blessings.
Merry Christmas,
Adam
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C I T Y L E A D E R S. . .
Rick Walters
Ward 4
walters@cityofalabaster.com
Last month I hope everyone completed their civic duty by voting in the General Election November 2nd. I
had the privilege of working the polls again, and although it is the toughest single day a person can work, it
is also one of the most satisfying. It is so much more complicated than most people can imagine. The fact that it can be done at all
with such a high degree of efficiency and accuracy is a testament to poll workers everywhere. If you voted last month, I thank you.
If you did not, I challenge you to do your civic homework, get involved in what is going on around you and to participate in the
process by voting. I can't help but to believe we would all benefit from the process.
Locally, the Friends of the A.L. Scott Library were able to donate $3,000 to our library for programs for children and adults and
for special needs, such as repainting the table and chairs in the children's area. The Friends have also organized a book fair with the
Alabaster Books-A-Million store for Tuesday, December 14. Between the hours of 4 - 8 PM, the friends will greet customers and hand
out vouchers. Vouchers presented at checkout will have 10% of the purchase price donated to the Friends.
For the 3rd year in a row the Alabaster Water Board has earned the Alabama Department of Environment Plant Optimization
Award for Well #1 filtration. This month the board will consider bids for a similar plant to filter our last well. It also is my duty to
report that long time AWB Board member and Chairwoman Cathy Bradford has tendered her resignation. Please join me by thank-
ing her for years of dedication and service. To list everything she has helped do for us would take this entire column.
In case you have not heard, or just forgotten, please allow me to remind you of our Annual Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 4th. As always it will be one of the largest parades in Alabama and we will be throwing some
candy! Have a Merry Christmas - Keep in Touch.

Scott Brakefield
Ward 6
brakefield@cityofalabaster.com
There’s a lot happening at the Albert L. Scott Library this Christmas seasson:
Gingerbread Workshop December 14 at 6:15 p.m. Families should sign up in advance and pre-pay $3.00 per house. If paying by
check, please make it out to the library. Children ages 6 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. The workshop will
be in the mobile unit.
Holiday Children's Party December 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. It will be a fun-filled morning featuring Santa and Mrs.
Claus, a horse-drawn carriage, and gingerbread man decorating. The free activities are in the library, in the mobile unit and on
library grounds. Carriage ride tickets will be available in the library lobby.
Holiday Sing-Along with Mr. Mac and Chuck King December 15 at 3:30 p.m. Come join musical story teller Mr. Mac and fellow
musician Chuck King for holiday music and merry-making! Everyone is invited to this very special program in the 'Tunes & Tales'
time slot that takes place in the mobile unit. Children ages 6 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
An Evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus December 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Santa & Mrs. Claus will listen to children's
Christmas wishes in the library building.

Tommy Ryals
Ward 7 ryals@cityofalabaster.com
You probably heard we passed a smoking ordinance last month. My position is that I feel govern-
ment (especially local government) butts into business too much so I personally would not vote for a
total smoking ban. However, I voted for this ordinance because it gives everyone a choice. The business gets to choose
if they want to be a smoking or non-smoking facility and has to post that on the door. The customer has a choice to go
in or not BEFORE they actually enter the facility. Serves the purpose, I think.
My article last month about voting gave a few folks the impression I didn't like the Tea Party. Not true. While I'm
not a tea party member, I think they put some issues into the spotlight that need to be spotlighted. My article was
poorly written but my point (in my mind anyway) was that some people are presenting themselves as a Tea Party affili-
ate in order to get votes when in reality their philosophies are much different. My goal for that article was simply to
encourage people to vote and to do some homework on who they choose. Sorry for the confusion.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
See you at the Christmas Parade on Dec. 4th! December, 2010 7
I N T H E S P OT L I G H T. . .
PHILLIP REID
You can forget the old
joke about having enough
kids in the family to field
your own basketball or base-
ball team. At the Reid
household in Montevallo,
they probably joked about
starting their own fire
department.
In reality, the Reids
could make a strong case for
that because they certainly
have the qualifications. Bill
Reid, the patriarch of the
family is the long-time fire
chief of Montevallo. Triplet
sons Mike, Danny and
Phillip and youngest son
Andy all work for local fire
departments - Mike and
Danny in Pelham while
Phillip and Andy serve in
Alabaster.
Phillip, who has just
completed his 16th year
with the Alabaster Fire &
Rescue Service, was the first
of the Reid brothers to enter
the profession on a full-time
basis. After serving as a lieu-
tenant with AF&RS for 10
years, he became a battalion
chief in April following the
retirement of Eddie Harris.
As a battalion chief, Phillip
is responsible for the day-to-
day operations of his shift
and manages staffing issues
and personnel matters. He
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also serves as incident com-
mander on major calls that
occur when he's on duty.
"My father's work as a
volunteer with the fire
department in Montevallo
had a big influence on my
decision to become a fire-
fighter," Phillip said. "That's
basically how I got into it.
We always hung around the
fire station when we were
younger and it was a way of
life for all of us. There was
never any question of what
I was going to do when I
grew up."
Phillip joined the
department in Alabaster in
1994 after taking college
courses at Montevallo and
earning certification as an
EMT at UAB. He also has
been certified in handling
emergency-response rescues
involving trenches, high
angles and confined spaces.
Phillip's job often press-
es him and his fellow fire-
fighters into situations that
vary from one day to the
next. That's one of the
things he likes about his job.
"Nothing is ever the
same from day to day," he
said. "Each day is different.
You never know what's in
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firefighter I know loves his
job. It's a calling and a way
of life for us. It's especially
gratifying to know we're
serving the community and
helping people out in any
way we can."
Phillip and his wife
Kelly are the parents of Phillip Reid is a battalion chief
two boys, nine-year-old with the Alabaster Fire &
Carter and six-year-old Rescue Service
Grayson. Kelly is a book- whenever they're not play-
keeper with the City of ing baseball and frequently
Pelham. Carter and visit the mountains and the
Grayson are both heavily beach. Phillip is also an
involved in baseball and avid golfer.
Phillip serves as coach of So, is it reasonable to
his youngest son's team. assume that Carter and
That's just another way in Grayson will follow in the
which Phillip is following family tradition of becom-
in his father's footsteps. In ing firefighters when they
addition to his volunteer grow up?
work with the Montevallo "If that's something
fire department, Bill served they want to do, then I'm
as a longtime high school not going to discourage
teacher and baseball coach. them," Phillip said.
Phillip, Kelly, Carter
and Grayson like to travel
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receiving a Renewal Notice in the mail the first week in
December for your City of Alabaster Business License .
The license is due before January 31, 2011. There will be
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MAKING IT H A P P E N. . .
PAUL’S DIAMOND CENTER
For a full-service for a diamond company
jewelry store in a con- selling diamonds for nine
venient location, years, which was great
there's no better because I worked for one
option than Paul's of the biggest diamond
Diamond Center companies in the country.
located right here in It was fun to go around
Alabaster. to other jewelry stores
Longtime cus- and see how they did
tomers of Paul's know things and get to learn
that Paul's Diamond the manufacturing end as
Center recently well as the retail end," he
moved from its previ- said.
ous location in In terms of product,
Pelham to a brand Paul's offers a wide range
new store at the of both jewelry and
Colonial Promenade watches, including the
Shopping Center. For The staff are ready to help you with most popular brands, like
those who haven't your holiday shopping (L-R) Derrell Citizen, Seiko, Natalie K,
shopped at Paul's, Martin, Sarah Workman, Jennifer Alisa, and Pandora.
now is the perfect Edmondson, and owner Paul Petro. "Pandora's the hottest
time to check it out. proud of in the area." line right now in the
"I opened up my store According to Petro, the country. We put that in
in Pelham 20 years ago. new store compares favorably when we opened up here," Paul’s Diamond
Then we moved over here with some of the nicer ones said Petro.
six weeks ago," said Paul's is also unique in
Center
he's seen. 300 Colonial
owner Paul Petro. "I just got back from New that they actually custom-
The new store is locat- York Monday night and this make a lot of their mer- Promenade Parkway
ed beside Moe's store to me is as pretty as any- chandise. 664-4400
Southwest Grill, and it thing on Fifth Avenue," he "I would say probably 30
features a large, bright said. percent to half of our mer-
space with custom-made In addition to the new chandise we manufacture
displays. space, Paul's customers can ourselves," said Petro. "I
"This spot came open, also expect the highest service have a master jeweler here
and it was exactly the size and expertise. There's a mas- in the store."
I wanted," said Petro. "We ter jeweler working onsite, For items in need of
put in all brand-new and Paul himself has been in repair, Paul's Diamond
cases. I took very little the jewelry business nearly his Center can do that as well.
from the other store, whole life. "We do our jewelry
except my inventory and "My father was in the jew- repair here in the store,"
my jeweler. I wanted it to elry business and I worked for said Petro.
be something beautiful him when I was little. Then I
that people would be got a job on the road working
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 HIKE RAISES FUNDS FOR CANCER PATIENTS
A group of church behind the fundraiser was ball team from
members at Westwood to raise money to help off- Thompson High
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Oct. 3 in support of Reilly something," said Carrigan. members for helping
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Carson Sumpter, 16. The to hike, and there were also Brandon
event featured a fun day T-shirts for sale. In all, the Killingsworth,
hike that was open to all event raised over $5,000. Matthew Tim Brewer was also on
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thing family-oriented," said munity," she said. "This is 220 for leading the hike. Carrigan also thanked
Darlene Carrigan, the what was so amazing. Members of Westwood the State Park for its coop-
event's organizer, "some- There were people from Youth also assisted, setting eration with the event.
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A B E AU T I F U L S I G H T. . .
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CHRISTMAS PARADE DEC. 4

The Alabaster Christmas parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m., and
this year's theme is "Unwrap the Magic of Christmas."
The annual parade is sponsored by the Alabaster Beautification Board, though entry
applications are being coordinated this year through the Parks and Recreation Department.
Applications to participate in the parade can be found online at the City of Alabaster web-
site (www.cityofalabaster.com) under the Beautification Board tab.
The deadline for entry was November 1, but late applications will be entertained so
long as there are still spaces available. Any questions regarding entry should be directed to
the Parks and Recreation Department at 664-6840.
Floats should be decorated according to this year's theme and should also have candy
to throw along the parade route. In addition to all the creative Christmas floats, spectators
can expect a fun show from the Thompson High School marching band. According to
Director Jon Bubbett, they'll be playing traditional Christmas music along the route.
"We'll play a Christmas carol of some kind," said Bubbett.
This year, the band will also be accepting monetary donations during the parade to help
pay for a spring trip to Indianapolis. The THS Wind
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 BOOK REPORT...
DECEMBER ACTIVITIES DECEMBER KIDS PROGRAMS
Every Wednesday Library Closed: Dec. 3 Staff BOOK BASH: Traditions & Tales of Great Britain December
10:15 Story Time w/Miss Jane training from 9 - 2. Library 2 at 4:30 p.m. Kids in 4th grade and up can attend this special
3:30 pm Mr. Mac’s Tunes & Tales will open at 2:00. program that will give them a passport to fun, food, and culture.
1st Thursday 1:00 pm Dec. 23 - 26 for Christmas
Friends of Library Bookmenders Participate in a reader's theater of The Baker's Dozen: A St.
Holidays Nicholas Tale, have a snack, and more! The adventure begins in
Every Friday 10:30 am Dec 31 - New Years Eve
Miss Jane's Toddler Tales (2s, 3s) the mobile unit. Sign up required.
American Girls Club December 9 at 4:30 p.m. This month's
DECEMBER ADULT PROGRAMS meeting will have a holiday flare with refreshments, fun, and
Cake & Culture - Sunday, Dec. 12, 2 pm - Join surprises. Girls 7 years old and older can sign up for this event
us in a Christmas Wreath Making Demonstration that takes place in the mobile unit. They may come with or with-
by Sarah's Flowers. In the mobile unit. out a doll.
Library Book Group - Thursday, December 16. Gingerbread Workshop December 14 at 6:15 p.m. Families
7 pm - Join us in our discussion of “Queen of
should sign up in advance and pre-pay $3.00 per house. If pay-
Broken Hearts” by Cassandra King. Clare
makes a living as a divorce coach to help men and ing by check, please make it out to the library. Children ages 6
women mend their broken hearts, all the while years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. The
refusing to fall in love again herself, until she workshop will be in the mobile unit.
meets Lex, a charismatic sea captain and recent arrival in town. Holiday Children's Party December 15 from 10:00 a.m. to
Meeting takes place in the mobile unit. 12:00 noon. It will be a fun-filled morning featuring Santa and
Mrs. Claus, a horse-drawn carriage, and gingerbread man deco-
COMPUTER CLASSES rating. The free activities are in the library, in the mobile unit
First and Third Wednesdays at 10:00 AM and on library grounds. Carriage ride tickets will be available in
Basic Microsoft Word 2003 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 1st the library lobby.
Basic Microsoft Word 2003 II 10:00 AM Wednesday, Dec. 15th Holiday Sing-Along with Mr. Mac and Chuck King December
Basic Microsoft Excel 2003 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 5th 15 at 3:30 p.m. Come join musical story teller Mr. Mac and fel-
Basic Microsoft Excel 2003 II 10:00 AM Wednesday, Jan. 19th low musician Chuck King for holiday music and merry-making!
Everyone is invited to this very special program in the 'Tunes &
Tales' time slot that takes place in the mobile unit. Children ages
•Mowing & Grooming 6 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
•Core Aeration An Evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus December 17 from
6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Santa & Mrs. Claus will listen to chil-
•Leaf Removal dren's Christmas wishes in the library building.
•Weed Control & Fertilization
FRIENDS BOOK FAIR DEC. 14
•Pressure Washing The Alabaster Books-A-Million store will host a Book Fair
•Pruning•FREE Estimates on Tuesday, December 14. Between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. the friends will greet customers and hand out vouch-
•References Available ers. Customers who present their vouchers at checkout will have
•Satisfaction Guaranteed 10 percent of their purchase price donated to the Friends of the
Library. Thanks to Alabaster Books-A-Million for their continued

email: davisandson@hotmail.com 621-9716 support! If you're looking for quality used books and movies, the
Friends' Book Room is open on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to
close. The books and movies are available for purchase at this
Come to the Waters time every week in the library. Join us!
Christian Books & Music On October 11, The Friends of the Albert L. Scott
Public Library Board voted to donate $3,000 to the library,
Browse our Coupon bringing the total donated in 2010 to $6,000. Library director
Christmas 20% Nan Abbott related to the Board that most of these funds are
used for programs for children and adults and for special needs,
Sale OFF such as repainting the table and chairs in the children’s area. The
Catalog Regular Price Friends offer their thanks to the entire community for their con-
tinued support of this important work!
Purchase of one item
from our of at least $20 value. The Friends are always looking for new members. If you
have the passion to build a strong public library, we need your
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Hamby
Owners website! Good through Dec. 31, 2010
time and talent! You can learn more about our work to support
Christmas www.come2thewaters.com the library on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/albertlscott.
Sale!!!
663-1074
M-F 9am-7:30pm, or call Judy Fields at 663-6747. The next Friends of the Library
Sat. 9am-6pm
Meeting is Monday, January 25, 2011 at 6 pm
Across Hwy 119 from Alabaster Post Office

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 SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
The Christmas season is
in full swing now, which
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helping out with the Greater
Birmingham Salvation
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grams.
The Salvation Army
holds two major charitable
programs each year, includ-
ing the Angel Tree program
and the well-known Red
Kettle campaign.
The Angel Tree program
is designed to assist low-
income families who might
otherwise have trouble cele-
brating the holiday. Local
families and businesses are
encouraged to adopt a paper
"angel" that represents a
local boy or girl in need of
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In addition to adopting Salvation Army is 663-
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Volunteers are needed to access to a computer,
assist the Salvation Army at you can just call the
the warehouse each year to Alabaster Corps and
help with toy organization they'll direct you how to
and distribution. And of do that," said Wallace.
course, volunteers are According to Wallace,
always needed to ring the money raised each year
bell each year for the Red from the campaign goes
Kettle Campaign. to help local program-
"There are an awful lot of ming. house for the Angel Tree
locations, so we can always "Through the social serv- program or as bell-ringers.
find a spot for somebody," ices, it's providing food, The Red Kettle Campaign
said Brian Wallace, the clothing and shelter to the kicks off the week before
Greater Birmingham homeless, as well as addi- Thanksgiving and runs until
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FRO M THE F I E L D. . .
START SMART BASKETBALL FALL WALK FUN
Start Smart Basketball teaches children, ages 3 & 4, the On Oct. 30, the City of
basic motor skills necessary to play organized basketball Alabaster hosted its second-
while they work one-on-one and spend quality time with annual Fall Walk on the Buck
their parents. The program focuses on teaching children Creek Trail, and residents
and their parents skills in dribbling, ball handling, pass- turned out in droves this year
ing, catching, shooting, running and agility without the
threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Start to enjoy the day.
Smart is held once a week for 6 weeks; one hour each The City created the event
week. The exercises become more difficult as the class last year to help promote the
progresses and the children show improvement. trail with a fun day of music
Registration: December 6 thru 17, 2010 or until 16 have and food. This year, with an
registered, whichever comes first. Fee: $85.00. Program: expanded range of activities,
January 11 thru February 15, 2011. Game & Party: the event turned out even bet-
February 19, 2011. ter.
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main focus," said Ricky
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week of December. Teams have been practicing up until year we added a little more to it. We added arts and crafts
this point and are ready to show off their talents. Our and we added the vendors, so the turnout this year was
number of participants has greatly increased over last probably double from last year."
year. We currently have 250 players. The leagues consist Another big hit this year was the Trick-or-Treat Trail,
of players from Kindergarten thru age 18. Teams play a which gave local children a chance to put on their
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 ALABASTER 95 BLAZE SOCCER CLUB SUCCESS
Alabaster 95 Blaze won ultimately won by the
their division in the Alabaster 95 Blaze.
Birmingham Bash soccer Stacy Balaam (coach) and
tournament. The girls Jeremy Stacey (assistant
played two games on coach) would like to thank
Saturday winning both
all the girls for their relent-
games (4-2, 2-1).
less effort. Special thanks to
In their semi-final game
Aide Arreola for the moral
Sunday morning, the girls
support she gave her team.
found themselves in a bad
Aide was injured earlier in
situation down by two goals
the season. Special thanks
at the half. A strong per-
also to Mary Milliron and ing on goal and hitting the Savannah Barfoot, Bailey
formance from everybody
Michaela Graber, both team back of the net. The middle Jones, Jocelyn Medina and
on the team allowed them to
leaders and team captains, of the field was controlled Calissa Knight. They did
come back in the second half
who played awesome and by Mackenzie Dowdle, an excellent job at breaking
and win the game.
were supportive throughout Michaela Graber, Makayla up the attack and confusing
In the championship
the tournament, and have Wright and Ashley the opposing offense.
game they faced the
shown consistent leadership Gardner. Their ability to Bethany Rogers, with sever-
Briarwood U17 team, who
and a positive attitude spread the field during the al saves in goal, really per-
had beaten the Blaze during
throughout the season. attack was a key element to formed excellent, especially
the regular season. The girls
Exceptional performances opening up the opposing in the shoot-out in the
knew the game would be a
came from the forwards defense. The defense championship game. She
very hard fought defensive
Miriah Poe, Marti Gornati, played a hard tactical game made two great saves dur-
game, and it was. The game
Madison Thomas and with outstanding perform- ing the shoot-out that
went into overtime, and vic-
Gabrielle Graber. They all ances from Mary Milliron, helped seal the victory.
tory was decided by a penal-
did an awesome job shoot- Lindsey Harrison,
ty kick shoot out that was

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit invites

you to begin the Christmas Season with the
traditional Lessons and Carols
Sunday Evening, December 5th at 7 PM.
The service features choral music by the Church Choir and congregational singing
of familiar carols plus the reading of the Biblical Christmas story.
There is no admission charge for the service. All are encouraged to bring an item
of non-perishable canned or packaged food for the Church’s food bank to help
those less fortunate.
Join us for our Christmas Eve service at
5:30 pm on December 24.
Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit
858 Kent Dairy Road in Alabaster
Reverend Lee Lowery 621-3418
www.holyspirit-al.org
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 YMCA OPENS NEW FAMILY BRANCH
The YMCA recently
opened a new family branch
in Alabaster off Highway
119. The new branch is
housed in the old Body Shop
Health Club at 117 Plaza
Circle. The group purchased
the building, along with its
exercise equipment, in
September and opened the
new facility in October.
"We closed on the busi-
ness Sept. 30 and opened
Oct. 1 as the Alabaster
Family Branch YMCA," said
Lane Vines, the executive
director.
Vines said the new facili-
ty will allow the YMCA to
serve a broader range of the
population here in
Alabaster.
"We'd wanted an adult
health and wellness pres-
ence here for some time.
When this opportunity came
about, we were excited to
take the next step, because it
allowed us to serve the com-
22 See you at the Christmas Parade on Dec. 4th!
munity from a health and
wellness perspective," said
Vines.
The building is located
adjacent to the YMCA athlet-
ic fields, which are behind
the Masonic lodge. Vines said
the proximity to the fields
made it an attractive location.
"We own 39 acres of land
right in the heart of Alabaster
and have used that land for
many years as our soccer
fields," he said. "It made
sense from a strategic stand-
point that this would be a
good location for us to offer
health and wellness pro-
grams and serve the adults in
the community."
According to Vines, the
new building isn't the only
change in the works. The
YMCA's current plan is to
build an adjoining building
to house the children's pro-
grams. The children's pro-
grams are currently housed
in the YMCA off Seventh
December, 2010
Street.
"We have a short-term
goal to get completely out
of that building and locate
in a new building that will
adjoin the building we're in
now at Plaza Circle and in
addition build a six-lane
pool that will serve the
community for swim les-
sons, swim team, all kinds
of aquatic programming.
Buying this building was
phase one of our strategic YMCA Executive Director
plan for Alabaster," said Lane Vines and mascot wel-
Vines. come everyone to the new Y.
In terms of a timeline,
Vines said he expects con- ing effort to help build the
struction on the new build- Y," he said. "We need the
ing to occur quickly. community to get behind
"Right now what we're this. We are a nonprofit
planning on doing is to have 501C-3 charitable organiza-
that building and that pool tion, just like a church and
open in June of 2011," he other nonprofits, so the
said. community ultimately owns
Before then the group the Y."
The new Family Branch
will embark on a fundraising
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money, energy, and
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shopper and buy durable
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way to fulfilling this goal.
Durable items will serve you
longer and likely be more
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Preventing waste by
reducing your consumption
can also save you money
and have a positive impact
on the environment. Buy
only items that you are
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be used as resources to
make new products.
Recycling is easy in
Alabaster since we have
weekly curbside service for
all of the above items except
for glass. Approximately
40% of the residents of
Alabaster participate in our
recycling program. Please
consider helping our envi-
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For any children want-
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this year before Christmas
Eve arrives, they'll have a
chance when he visits the
Alabaster Post Office. Santa
and Mrs. Claus are sched-
uled to visit the Alabaster
Post Office on Saturday,
December 11, from 9 a.m. to of the main entrance.
Renda says families should
noon.
For the past seven years, bring their own cameras to
the Alabaster Post Office has take pictures. Also, if
there's a line, Renda says it
celebrated Christmas by
should form along the hall-
and entertaining local kids way in front of the Post
Office boxes.
"We'll have Santa Claus, "We normally have any-
Mrs. Claus, and we'll have a where from around 80 to
100 people," said Renda.
As usual, the Post Office
will be closed this year on
Postmaster Michael Renda.
Christmas Day (Saturday,
December 25), as well as on
ments for the kids and the
New Year's Day (Saturday,
adults."
According to Renda, January 1). For more infor-
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A local resident recently
played a major role in put-
ting out a dangerous fire in a
utility shed that, according to
neighbors, could have spread
to homes in the area.
Josh Wood, who lives
behind the townhomes
where the fire occurred,
responded quickly when a
neighbor's storage shed
caught on fire this past
September. According to
neighbor Phillip Naro, Wood
pushed his way through a
privacy fence to get to the
shed and then battled the
blaze with his own fire extin-
guisher.
"The young man grabbed
a fire extinguisher and came
up through the cul-de-sac.
He climbed the hill barefoot-
ed, carrying a big old fire
extinguisher," said Naro. "It
was engulfed in flames, but
he used the extinguisher and
got the bulk of it down."
Naro said that the quick-
acting neighbor prevented
the fire from spreading to
the row of townhomes
along the street.
"It was bad," said Naro.
"If it had been another
seven minutes and gotten to
the townhomes, it'd have
been all over. Because it
was so hot it would've melt-
ed the siding off of this
place and it really would've
taken off."
Thanks to Mr. Wood's
quick actions, however, that
didn't happen.
"If he hadn't done what
he'd done, we'd have lost
everything," said Naro.
According to Naro,
Alabaster Fire and Rescue
Service soon arrived on the
scene to finish off the job.
Thankfully, no one was
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 EVERYONE HAD A GREAT TIME AT THE FALL WALK
(CON’T FROM PAGE 18) Rescue.
Halloween costumes and Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
collect some fun treats. was also there, selling their
"I know we had 500 tasty pork sliders and
trick-or-treat bags," said famous cheese biscuits.
Nance, "and they're all Owner Paul Liollio said he
gone." was excited to see the large
According to Nance, the turnout this year for the
idea this year was simply event.
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people to do. things to offer for the fami-
"What we wanted to do lies, so I thought that was
was just add more to it good," said Liollio.
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This year's Fall Walk fronted by Alabaster resi-
featured a number of dif- dent Bruce Andrews. The
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dors, including sculptor Department also provided a
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SMOKING ORDINANCE OK’D
The Alabaster City
Council recently passed a
citywide smoking ordinance
that will require city busi-
nesses to declare whether or
not they will allow smoking
or not.
The ordinance was
passed unanimously during
the City Council's meeting
on Oct. 21. According to
City officials, the new ordi-
nance will be implemented
in 2011.
Each year, when a
restaurant or hotel submits
its business license, it will
be required to indicate
whether it will be a smoking
or non-smoking. The busi-
ness will then be required to
post a notice at each
entrance to the establish-
ment indicating its smoking
status.
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the ordinance represents a
compromise between the
two more extreme positions
CHRISTMAS PARADE DEC. 4
(CON’T FROM PAGE 14)
Concert Band Festival, which is
a prestigious music festival
in March, and it's attempt-
ing to raise funds to help
finance the trip.
"We are committed to
taking everybody on this
trip," said Bubbett. "It's a
national honor and a nation-
al venue and these kids
have worked really hard to
get there."
Bubbett said he expects
band boosters to walk
alongside the band collect-
ing donations during the
parade. No donation is too
small as the students will
need all the support they
can get.
So come on out to the
parade this year. Support
the Thompson High School
band and get yourself in the
holiday spirit. It should be a
fun time for all as the partic-
that were presented. Some
residents promoted a city-
wide smoking ban for public
places, while others advocat-
ed no government interven-
tion at all.
Under the new ordi-
nance, businesses will still
be allowed to make the
choice for themselves as to
whether or not they want to
be smoke-free.
If an establishment
chooses the smoke-free
option, there is to be no
smoking allowed at all
inside the building. Those
that do allow smoking, can
have an area for
non-smokers.
The City held two public
hearings on the issue before
the vote.
For more information,
contact your local
Councilperson or call City
Hall at 664-6800.
ipants "Unwrap the Magic
of Christmas."
The Thompson
High School Band
will be collecting
funds along the
parade route this
year to fund their
upcoming trip to
an important
band competition.
The band appreci-
ates anything you
can do to help.
Thanks so much
for your support!!
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 SOUTH CITY THEATRE WINS STATE COMPETITION
South City Theatre
recently won a state theatre
competition with its pro-
duction of "Driving Miss
Daisy." The play, which
South City Theatre pro-
duced here in March, won
the Alabama Conference of
Theatre Community
Theatre Festival, which was
held this October in Pell
City.
According to South City
Artistic Director Alan
Gardner, this was the first
time that the theatre had
entered the competition.
"I was very pleased that
our show at the theatre was
received so well with so
many people that really
enjoyed it," said Gardner.
"Then when we talked
about entering it in the
state festival, I said why
not?"
The play was directed
by Clay Boyce and featured
the same cast that per-
formed the play in
Alabaster.
"Clay is a wonderful
director," said Gardner. "I
had an opportunity to bring
him on board and he had a
passion for it, and that's
what you need."
The cast included actors
Robert Hill, Todd Ponder,
and Carole Armistead, who
won the Best Actress award
at the festival for her por-
trayal of Daisy.
"It was really outstanding
acting work," said Gardner,
"where she starts at one age
and she ends at another and
you are just captivated."
The story follows the
journey of Daisy Werthan,
who is forced to hire a per-
sonal driver after she wreaks
her car. Boyce said that all of
the actors showed a great
commitment to the work.
"From the moment we
started it way back earlier in
the year, there was such a
commitment to the show.
All three of the actors
invested so much time and
energy in making things
work that it made my job
easy," said Boyce.
In addition to South City
Theatre, there were five
other theatre companies rep-
resented in the competition. Cast photo for Driving Miss
They included the Pell City
Daisy. Director Clay Boyce (front)
Players, Wetumpka Depot
Players, Millbrook with (L-R) Robert Hill, Todd
Community Players, Ponder and Carole Armistead.
Birmingham Festival For local theatre-goers,
Theatre, and Walker the award should confirm
Independent Theatre of what most already know,
Jasper. that South City Theatre is
Now that it's won the producing quality theatre
state competition, South right here in Alabaster.
City will compete at the "It really means a lot,"
regional competition in Gardner said. "It's some-
Atlanta. thing we've been working
"We'll be over there for as far as our quality and
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we're lucky enough to win ple perceive South City
there, we'll get to take it to Theatre in Shelby County. I
Rochester, New York." think it's just wonderful."

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 COMEDY DECEMBER 10-19
Come join the fun as
South City Theatre proud-
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December 10-19, written
by Barbara Robinson and
directed by Connie
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taking a loss to offset some of the capital gains income or vice
versa. The capital gains rate will increase in future years. If you
are unsure of the rate for 2010, give us a call.
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will bring you a higher income and move you into a higher personal
income tax bracket, you may want to defer income until after the
first of the year. If you are self-employed, for example, send the last
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 SENIOR ACTIVITIES
The Annual Shelby
County Senior Christmas
Dance is December 11
from 5:30-8:30 pm at
Thompson Middle School
Cafeteria. Don't miss a
great evening of fun, food,
dancing and connecting with
friends. Please call 663-1307
by December 1 to make your
reservations. Space is limit-
ed.
Blood Pressure checks
Tuesday, December 14 at
10 am. Sponsored by
Comfort Care Hospice.
Men's Coffee Social
Monday, December 6 at 9
am. Come enjoy pastries and
biscuits with a great group
of men.
Watercolor Painting
Workshop Beginners and
experienced painters are
welcome. You will enjoy cre-
ating a Christmas painting.
Cost is $12 for experienced
watercolor painters and $15
for beginners. Supplies are
included for beginners.
Space is limited.
Ballroom Dancing
Tuesdays at 12:30 pm.
Singles and couples are wel-
come. Come have fun and
learn a new dance each
week. Cost is $15/month.
Classes will be held on
December 7, 14, 21.
Line dancing on Thursdays:
Intermediate class begins at
9:30 am and beginner class
at 10:30 am. Encouraged
donation of $2/class.
Tempo! Fridays at 10 am.
This exercise class will focus
on stretching, cardio, light
weights and having fun!
Suggested donation of
$2/class.
Zumba Gold This explosive
exercise program is designed
so that everyone can do it.
You will see a variety of
styles: Meringue, Salsa, Cha
Cha, Cumbia, Belly Dance,
30 See you at the Christmas Parade on Dec. 4th!
Flamenco, Tango and Rock
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You won't want to miss treatment of all inflammatory and
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December, 2010
FOR THE RECORD
Minutes of the Alabaster City Council Meeting
Alabaster, Alabama September 16, 2010
A regular meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the
Municipal Annex on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at 7:00 P.M., and
there were present at said meeting Councilpersons: Present: Sophie
Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy
Ryals and Jim McClain. Absent: None.
MEETING OPENING Council Member Moseley made a motion to approve
the minutes of the September 2, 2010 meeting as written. Council
Member Hicks seconded the motion. Voting - Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob
Hicks, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and
Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. Council Member Walters
made a motion to approve the agenda for tonight's meeting and Council
Member Ryals seconded the motion. Council Member McClain noted that
that Resolution No. 091610-B regarding Merit Increases was an addi-
tion to tonight's agenda. Voting - Ayes: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion
carried. MAYORS COMMENTS Mayor Frings then proclaimed the week of
September 17 - 23, 2010 as "Constitution Week" and presented
Angela Moseley and Nan Vodde with the Daughter's of the American
Revolution said proclamation. RESOLUTION NO. 091610 1. RESOLUTION
REGARDING CONTRACT WITH BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR FACILITY USE OF
GYMNASIUM AND LOBBY AREA FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL AND SMART START
SOCCER PROGRAMS. Council Member Brakefield made a motion to
approve Resolution No. 091610 to enter into a contract with the Board
of Education for facility use of the Gymnasium and lobby area of their
Instructional Services Center for youth basketball and Smart Start soccer
programs. Council Member Ryals seconded. Voting - Ayes: Sophie
Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Scott Brakefield, Rick Walters, Tommy
Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO.
091610-A 2. RESOLUTION ON CONTRACT WITH "PAYMENTS 3" FOR
DEBIT/CREDIT CARD READERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. Council
Member Walters made a motion to approve Resolution No. 091610-A
to allow the Mayor to enter into a contract with "Payments 3" for
debit/credit card readers for various departments of the city. Council
Member Martin seconded. Voting - Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks,
Adam Moseley, Scott Brakefield, Rick Walters, Tommy Ryals and Jim
McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 091610-B 3.
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SUSPENSION OF ALL CIVIL SERVICE MERIT
INCREASES. Council Member Martin made a motion to approve
Resolution No. 091610-B approving the suspension/freezing of all Civil
Service Merit Increases from October 1, 2010 until September 30,
2011. Voting - Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Scott
Brakefield, Rick Walters, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None.
Motion carried. 4. COUNCIL WORK SESSION. Council President McClain
announced that a council work session will be held on Thursday,
September 30, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. at the Municipal Annex located at
127 1st Street SW. After brief council and audience comments, Council
Member Walters made a motion to adjourn with Council Member
Brakefield seconding. All were in favor and said meeting was adjourned
at 7:22 P.M.
Minutes of the Alabaster City Council Meeting
Alabaster, Alabama October 7, 2010
A regular meeting of the Alabaster City Council was held in the
Municipal Annex on Thursday, October 7, 2010, at 7:00 P.M., and there
were present at said meeting Councilpersons: Present: Sophie Martin,
Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals
and Jim McClain. Absent: None.
MEETING OPENING Council Member Hicks made a motion to approve
the minutes of the September 16, 2010 meeting as written. Council
Member Martin seconded the motion. Voting - Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob
Hicks, Adam Moseley, Rick Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and
Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. Council Member Moseley
made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 30, 2010 spe-
cial called meeting as written. Council Member Walters seconded the
motion. Voting - Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Rick
Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None.
Motion carried. Council Member Walters made a motion to approve
the agenda for tonight's meeting and Council Member Ryals seconded
the motion. Voting - Ayes: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion carried.
MAYORS COMMENTS Mayor Frings introduced Resolution No. 100710-B
which is on the agenda this evening listing the holidays being observed
this fiscal year by city employees. He also thanked the city employees
for their hard work and dedication. Mayor Frings then proclaimed the
month of October 2010 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" and
urged all citizens to work together to eliminate domestic violence from
our community. ORDINANCE NO. 10-Z02 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RE-
ZONING REQUEST OF 5.62 +/- ACRES AT 128 MARKET CENTER DRIVE FROM
B-3 TO INSTITUTIONAL FOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Council
Member Ryals introduced a re-zoning request from Michael Keeton with
Gonzalez-Strength & Associates representing First United Methodist
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Church of 5.62 +/- acres located at 128 Market Center Drive from B-3
to Institutional. Said property was approved through Planning and
Zoning as a recommendation to the City Council. Council President
McClain opened the public hearing up to the floor for those wishing to
speak either for or against said re-zoning. Mr. Pete Peterson, Trustee
and Building Committee Chairman for the Church spoke in favor of said
re-zoning. No one spoke against said request. Council Member Ryals
made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 10-Z02 with Council Member
Moseley seconding. Voting - Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Rick
Walters, Scott Brakefield, Tommy Ryals, Adam Moseley and Jim McClain.
Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 100710
2. RESOLUTION REGARDING RE-APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT
JUDGE. Council Member Walters made a motion to approve Resolution
No. 100710 to re-appoint Joseph E. Walden as municipal court judge
for the City of Alabaster for another two-year term. Council Member
Moseley seconded. Voting - Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam
Moseley, Scott Brakefield, Rick Walters, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain.
Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 100710-A 3.RESOLUTION
REGARDING FUNDING OF CITY ENGINEER POSITION. Council Member
Hicks made a motion to approve Resolution No. 100710-A approving
the funding of a newly created position of City Engineer (PE) for the
City of Alabaster. Said position will be funded in a Grade 31, starting
salary of $76,128.00 plus benefits. Council Member Martin seconded.
Voting - Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Scott
Brakefield, Rick Walters, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None.
Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 100710-B 4. RESOLUTION ON 2011 FIS-
CAL YEAR HOLIDAYS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. Council Member Brakefield
made a motion to approve Resolution No. 100710-B indicating the holi-
days to be observed by City Employees for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
Council Member Walters seconded. Voting - Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob
Hicks, Adam Moseley, Scott Brakefield, Rick Walters, Tommy Ryals and
Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 100710-C
5.RESOLUTION ON HEALTH INSURANCE PROPOSAL. Council Member Martin
made a motion to approve Resolution No. 100710-C approving to
rescind Resolution No. 092004, as amended, and set the amount to be
paid by city employees at a set percentage amount of 30% and the
City to pay 70% of the health insurance premium regardless of status
(single, married, family, other). Council Member Brakefield seconded.
Voting - Ayes: Sophie Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Scott
Brakefield, Rick Walters, Tommy Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None.
Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 100710-D 6. RESOLUTION ON THE
CITY'S RETIRED EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE. Council Member Martin
made a motion to approve Resolution No. 100710-D to rescind
Resolution No. 092004-A, as amended, and verify the amount to be
paid by the City of Alabaster for retired employees' health insurance
coverage. A maximum of $479.00 per month per retiree regardless of
status (Single, Married or other) will be paid by the City for all eligible
retirees. Council Member Walters seconded. Voting - Ayes: Sophie
Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Scott Brakefield, Rick Walters, Tommy
Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 100710-E 7. RESOLUTION TO WAIVE VENDOR FEES FOR
THE ONE DAY EVENT OF "FALL WALK 2010". Council Member Moseley
made a motion to approve Resolution No. 100710-E waiving vendor
fees for the one day event of "Fall Walk 2010" to be held on October
30, 2010. Council Member Hicks seconded. Voting - Ayes: Sophie
Martin, Bob Hicks, Adam Moseley, Scott Brakefield, Rick Walters, Tommy
Ryals and Jim McClain. Nays: None. Motion carried. 8. COUNCIL WORK
SESSION. Council President McClain announced that a council work ses-
sion will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. at the
Conference Room at the new Senior Activity Center located at 1097 7th
Street SW at old Siluria Mill site. After brief council and audience com-
ments, Council Member Moseley made a motion to adjourn with Council
Member Walters seconding. All were in favor and said meeting was
adjourned at 7:24 P.M.
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worldwide. For any questions or information
contact us at 982-2664 or stop by on any
Thursday.
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Calendar of Events
Dec. 2 City Council Meeting 7 pm Annex
Dec. 4 CHRISTMAS PARADE
Dec. 7 Public Safety Committee 6:30 pm Annex
Dec. 8 Municipal Court 9 am Annex
Finance Committee 5:30 pm City Svcs. Bldg.
Dec. 13 Beautification Board 6 pm Senior Ctr.
Water Board 7 pm Annex
Dec. 15 Municipal Court 9 am Annex*
Sewer Committee 6 pm City Hall
Dec.16 City Council Meeting 7 pm Annex
Public Works Committee 5 pm Annex
Economic Development Committee 5:30 pm
Dec. 17 Municipal Court Trial Date 9 am Annex
Dec. 20 Board of Adjustments 6 pm Annex
Dec. 23 & 24 City offices closed for
Christmas Holiday.
Dec. 26 Planning & Zoning 7 pm Annex
Housing & Abatement Board 5:15 pm
Annex
Dec. 31 City offices closed for
New Year’s Celebration.
Questions about a meeting? Call 664-6800
A full 2010 Calendar is available for
reference at www.cityofalabaster.com
Jan. 7 City Council Meeting 7 pm Annex
David M. Frings, Mayor
Jan. 10 Water Board 7 pm Annex
frings@cityofalabaster.com Beautification Board 6 pm Senior Ctr.
663-7059
Sophie Martin, Ward 1 Jan. 12 Municipal Court 9am Annex*
martin@cityofalabaster.com Finance Committee 5:30 pm City Svcs. Bldg.
358-8742
Bob Hicks, Ward 2 Jan. 17 City Offices Closed for
hicks@cityofalabaster.com Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
663-1801 Jan. 18 Driving School 7 pm Annex
Adam Moseley, Ward 3
moseley@cityofalabaster.com Jan. 21 City Council Meeting 7 pm Annex
663-1564 Public Works Committee 5 pm Annex
Rick Walters, Ward 4 Economic Development Committee 5:30 pm
walters@cityofalabaster.com Jan. 24 Board of Adjustments 6 pm Annex
664-4604 Jan. 25 Housing & Abatement Board 5:15 pm Annex
Jim McClain, Ward 5 Library Board Meeting 6 pm at
mcclain@cityofalabaster.com Albert L. Scott Library
Planning & Zoning 7 pm Annex
663-1886
Scott Brakefield, Ward 6 Jan. 26 Municipal Court 9 am Annex*
brakefield@cityofalabaster.com Sewer Committee 6 pm City Hall
685-0302.
Jan. 28 Trial Date 9am Annex
Tommy Ryals, Ward 7
ryals@cityofalabaster.com
664-1301 Municipal Annex located behind City Hall at
Marsha Massey, City Clerk 127 1st Street SW just across the RR track.
mmassey@cityofalabaster.com The City Services Building is located across
from Thompson Intermediate School on 119.
664-6800

Non-emergency Police matters 663-7401 CITY Revenue/Business License Dept 664-6844

Animal Control 664-6761 Garbage/recycling bins 664-6800
Personnel Dept 664-6838
DEPARTMENT Alabaster Parks & Recreation 664-6840
Code Enforcement 664-5907 PHONE NUMBERS Alabaster Water Board 663-6155

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