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A special publication of the Shelby County Reporter

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Cityscapes Alabaster 11 Calera 11 Chelsea 12 Columbiana 13 Harpersville 14 Helena 15 Hoover 16 Indian Springs 16 Montevallo 18 Pelham 18 Vincent 19 Westover 19 Wilsonville 21 Wilton 21

Features A week in Shelby County 5 Recreation 8-9 Calendar 39 Education 31-38 County Information 23-30

On the CoverLay Lake Living is just the right place for many Shelby County residents. Some call this place home year round.

Table of Contents

MANAGEMENTPublisher & President Tim Prince

EDITORIALAssociate Publisher & Editor Jan Griff ey

Associate Editor of Promotions & ProjectsSamantha Hurst

Associate Editor of News Amy JonesSports Editor Wesley Hallman

City Editor Neal WagnerStaff Writer Sarah Craft Records Fred Guarino

Editorial Assistant Danielle WarrenPhotographer Jon Goering

MARKETINGSales Manager Molly Alexander

Marketing Consultant Matt hew AllenMarketing Consultant Jamie GurganusMarketing Consultant Meagan Mims

Marketing Consultant Adam RoebuckMarketing Consultant Robin LockhartMarketing Consultant Jessica HardinMarketing Consultant Merilyn Hand

Classifi eds Consultant Diane FantClassifi eds Consultant Ace FutrellClassifi eds Consultant Tracy JonesClassifi eds Consultant Cheryl Star

CUSTOMER SERVICECustomer Service Mary Jo Eskridge

Administrative Assistant Annie McGilvray

PRODUCTIONDesign Daniel Holmes

Design Jamie Sparacino

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P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051. 205.669.3131

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l DAY 1

Get outdoors. Underneath the canopy

of pine trees or out on the water blue, you can pick your pleasure. Shelby County offers 10,000 acres of adventure land in Oak Mountain State Park including multiple hiking trails, fishing areas and even a petting zoo.

While there you can even get a ride through the hills from a good horse or play a round or two of golf. Oak Mountain isn’t the only place to enjoy nature. Lay Lake, which lies within Shelby and Talladega counties, provides plenty of opportunities to swim, ski, kayak and more. If you’re lucky enough to be here on a Saturday in the spring and summer, you might also catch a glimpse of professional fishermen looking for their next big catch. The Bassmasters Classic holds its tournament on the lake often.

A week in Shelby CountyBy SAMANTHA HURSTAssociate Editor

Sprawling across more than 800 square miles of Central Alabama, Shelby County offers a plethora of activities, shopping, entertainment and din-ing to anyone who visits. So, let’s say you’re in town visiting family for a reunion and you have a week of spare time to fill. What do you do first, in the middle or before you leave? Let us guide you through our beautiful county.

l DAY 2

Spend a day in history. A trek to Columbiana brings you

face to face with one of the largest collections of George Washington memorabilia. You can even get a look at Martha Washington’s prayer book.Traveling to neighboring Shelby brings you to Shelby Ironworks Park; once the heart of industry in our area. The park hosts an annual festival in May with volunteers demonstrating the use of an old grist mill, historical games and a Civil War reenactment.

One last stop in Montevallo completes your journey through our past as you learn about the founding of our nation at the American Village. Costumed reenactors bring to life historical characters such as Patrick Henry and Abigail Adams. This is a perfect spot to celebrate the 4th of July. When hunger pains hit you hard, try the eclectic vibe of Montevallo where you can dine alfresco at Eclipse Café or try a more intimate setting at Main Street Tavern. You can even take a stroll through Orr Park or across the campus of the University of Montevallo while there.

l DAY 3

Creative juices.Let the artist in you out at one

of many Shelby County spots. You can feast your eyes on beautiful artwork at Blue Phrog Gallery in Montevallo, the Shelby County Arts Council in Columbiana, Bryant Art Gallery in North Shelby or the Dixon-Ballog Glass Gallery and Studio.

Grab your own canvas when viewing artwork just doesn’t feed your need. Places like Art Buzz in Pelham and Sips N Strokes in Pelham and North Shelby, as well as the Shelby County Arts Council, offer numerous classes for those looking to stretch their creative side.

Prefer to catch art on stage? Again, options abound. South City Theater in Alabaster and Main Street Players and the University of Montevallo hold regular theatrical performances. You can also catch the Nutcracker performed by the Alabama Youth Ballet Company and Grebel Dance in December.

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Shop till you drop.Even on vacation many of us

require a decent caffeine boost. Start your day off energetically with a warm cup of mocha or a frappacino from the Ekklesia Coffee in Chelsea.

In this growing family town, a variety of shops await new customers with unique wares.

Charles Rich, owner of Toluca Pottery and Things, makes regular treks to Mexico to discover whimsical hand-made pottery and wire sculptures for any garden lover.

Not far from there, Chelsea Lane can supply you with the perfect gift item, while Ruff & Tuff can please any outdoorsy personality.

If you are a real shopper, make your way back to the Village at Lee Branch on U.S. 280.

This diverse shopping center presents Christian books, boutique clothing, fine jewelry, craft items and more.

A week in Shelby County


l DAY 5

Rest & Relaxation.Surely by now you are exhausted from all the shopping, eating and

skiing you’ve done. After all of that who wouldn’t want to just be pampered and

entertained?You can get both right here. The county offers any number of great day spas in just about every

corner of the county to massage away sore calf muscles from hiking and to refresh any weary travelers’ look.

Relaxed and refreshed is the perfect way to start off a trip to one of our three sophisticated wineries. Grape and muscadine vines tangle through Harpersville and Calera, creating the Shelby County Wine Train. Visit one or visit all three.

End the night at a new Shelby County favorite — Joe’s Italian in Alabaster. This authentically Italian restaurant is run by a family that makes you instantly feel like one of their own. Plus, Mama’s Strawberry Cake is worth the entire trip to Shelby County.


There’s never a dull moment in Shelby County. With everything from gigantic state parks to unique vineyards to vintage drive-in theaters, this county can keep anyone’s attention.

We’ve listed a handful of our county’s exciting points of interest, but it’s by no means a comprehensive list of all the great activities Shelby County has to offer. Visit Shelbycountytourism.org, call the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 663-4542, or simply drive around this unique and beautiful county to see everything it has to offer.

Feel like getting lost in a story?uShelby County offers a variety of state-of-the-art

movie theaters, including AmStar in Alabaster and Rave Theaters in the Village at Lee Branch in North Shelby, but if you’re looking for a different way to experience your favorite films, visit Harpersville’s Drive-in theater on U.S. 280. Admission is charged by the carful and guests can watch everything from the old classics to the new blockbusters on one of two 60 x 24 ft screens. Call 672-8484 for movie listings. uSeveral local cities like Chelsea, Alabaster and Helena

also offer movies in their local park throughout the summer months.

Get your creative juices flowing:uLove painting? Love wine? Check out Sips N Strokes

in Pelham where anyone can be an artist. Pick a painting you love on their website at Sipsnstrokes.com, and visit the location next to Publix in Pelham and professional artists will help you create the masterpiece on your own. Call 408-2836 to book seats for you and your friends!uIf your inner artist wants a variety of options, call the

Shelby County Arts Council at 669-0044 or visit their website at Shelbycountyartscouncil.com to learn how to create everything from digital photos to Picasso prints.

Happier in the great outdoors? uThe Cahaba River, Alabama’s longest free-flowing

river, supports 135 different species of fish — more than any river of comparable size in North America. Glide down the river with the members of the Cahaba River Society, who take weekly trips out onto the water. Contact them at 322-5326.

uAlso, pay a visit to Alabama’s largest state park at Oak Mountain, which features just about every outdoor activity you can imagine on its 10,000 acres, including everything from camping to canoeing. Find out more info

at 620-2524.uBrush up on your favorite sport or scale the climbing

wall at Alabama’s 4-H center in Columbiana, which also offers hiking, fishing and many other outdoor activities for the whole family. Call early to book a pontoon boat ride or have their staff build a campfire at 669-4241.uIf you need to set up a tent and rest a while, try any of

these campgrounds:

Oak Mountain State Park Camp GroundsWeb: Alapark.com/OakMountain/CampingPhone: 800-ALA-PARK or 205-620-2527

Birmingham South CampgroundWeb: BirminghamSouthCampground.comPhone: 800-772-8832 or 205-664-8832E-mail: [email protected]

Cherokee CampgroundWeb: CherokeeCampground.infoPhone: 205-428-8339E-mail: [email protected]

Wanna hit the green? uOur county boasts more than a dozen golf courses

including Ballantrae, Eagle Point, Magnolia Meadows or Oak Mountain. Try any of these public courses:

Ballantrae Golf ClubBallantraeGolf.com1300 Ballantrae Club Drive, Pelham; 620-GOLF (4653); 7,310 yards, par 72.Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.Sun 7 a.m.-7 p.m.Rates: $31-66

Cross Creek Golf2840 Hwy 39, Chelsea; 678-8500; 9 hole target golf

course. Cross-creekgolf.com

Deer Valley LinksShelby County Highway 11, Chelsea; 678-2292; 2,200 yards, par 35, 9 holes.

Eagle Point Golf ClubEaglePointGolfClub.com4500 Eagle Point Drive, Birmingham; 991-9070; 6,470 yards, par 71.

Magnolia MeadowsMagnoliameadows.com315 Shelby County Highway 47 South, Columbiana;670-0001; 3,683 yards, par 68.

Montevallo Golf Club1481 Shelby County Highway 204, Montevallo;665-8057; 6,000 yards, par 71.

Oak Mountain State Park Golf CourseAlaPark.comFinley Drive, Pelham, 620-2522; 6,842yards, par 72.

Timberline Golf Course300 Timberline Trail, Calera; 668-7888;6,773 yards, par 71.

Animal Enthusiastsu Equestrians, check out Magnolia Oaks Farm to

learn the basics of horseback riding and horse training - everything from grooming to equine psychology. For more info, call Brent Morgan at 663-1050. Other horse farms include: Clairmont Show Stables in Sterrett, call 672-3174; Shelby Oaks Farms in Wilsonville, visit Shelbyoaksfarm.net; and Windwood Equestrian Center in Pelham, please call 688-1223 or 266-8386;

Recreation


Thirsty?u Oenophiles rejoice-Shelby County has several

vineyards to suit the tastes of even the pickiest wine-drinkers. Morgan Creek vineyards in Harpersville is open year-round and offers delicious vintages including a Southern favorite, muscadine wine. Call 672-2053 to book a visit. uOzan Vineyards and Cellars in Calera is another

popular stop for Shelby County’s vino-lovers, and they offer barrel aged red and white wines from estate and fresh grapes supplied from East Coast vineyards. The 24-acre estate’s tasting room hours are Friday and Saturday 11a.m. until 6 p.m. Call 668-6926.uVizzini Farms Winery in Calera rounds out the trio of

vineyards. Tours of the winery are available daily with the hours of operation Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information, visit Vizzinifarmswinery.com.

Get out of the heat, and into a museum.uStep back in time at the Heart of Dixie Railroad

museum in Calera. Train enthusiasts will go off the tracks when they see the two restored depots, an indoor collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia, and an outdoor collection of railroad cars, locomotives, and cabooses. Call 668-3435 to book your tour.uAmerican history buffs will love the Karl C. Harrison

museum of George Washington in Columbiana, which houses the largest privately owned collections of George and Martha Washington memorabilia outside of Mt. Vernon. The collection includes many original colonial items, including a hand-written letter from 1710. Contact the museum at 669-8767.u Complete the day’s historical journey at American

Village in Montevallo, 3727 Highway 119 S., (205) 665-3535. Costumed interpreters portray historical greats such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Betsy Ross. Features include Washington Hall, patterned after Mt. Vernon in Alexandria, Va.; a colonial courthouse; a colonial chapel, patterned after Bruton Parish Chapel in Colonial Williamsburg, Va.; three small trades buildings and the Patriot Gift Shop.

Feed your sporty sideuGet your body pumping at Sports Blast Shelby County,

a 44,000 sq. ft. indoor sports facility. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy soccer leagues, open play, jazzercise and much more, all with the convenience of being located right on U.S. 280. Call the complex at 980-1701.uPut on your tennis visor and get served a great time at

the Pelham Racquet Club, a beautiful public tennis facility consisting of 20 clay courts and five hard courts. Call 621-3380 to book a lesson or attend one of the 15 annual tournaments hosted at the facility.uChannel your inner World Cup player at the 1996

Fields Soccer Complex in Chelsea, which boasts more than 50 acres on site including six soccer fields. The fields have hosted the U.S. Women’s National Team, along with teams from Brazil, England and Australia as a practice facility. Call 980-1701.uYou can even dive deep at Alabama Blue Water

Adventures. This man-made diving site is located at 100 Industrial Park Drive in Pelham. For more information, call 663-7428.uIf you feel like skating around, you can try out the

rinks at Skates 280 in Inverness or bundle up and head to the Pelham Civic Complex for a bit of ice skating. For more information on Skates 280 visit Skates-280.com or call 991-3611. For information about ice skating, visit Pelhamciviccenter.com or call 620-6448.


Coach one of Pelham’s 35 little league ball teams and your contribution of time and energy will change a child’s life. Fortunately, getting involved comes naturally for our residents. We’re known as a community of sports enthusiasts and generous volunteers. Right here in Central Alabama’s playground, you can coach baseball, football, softball or ice hockey. When it’s your turn to play, you can shoot 18-holes of golf on Ballantrae’s world class course, a round of tennis at the Pelham Racquet Club, or take your date ice skating at our Civic Complex. A place like Pelham is meant to be shared.

Let’s Play in Pelham: Home to 500 little league ballgames each year.

The best meeting you’ll have all week.

www.pelhamonline.com


City Of Alabaster

City Of Calera

ABOUT

ABOUT

Mayor Frings

Mayor Graham

City Hall 201 First St. N, Alabaster, Ala. 35007

664-6801

Incorporated: 1953City council meetings: First and third Th ursdays of each month, 7 p.m. City hall o ce hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-FWeb site: Cityofalabaster.comPopulation: 29,861Fun fact: Alabaster is currently the largest city in Shelby County, and one of the fastest-growing counties in the state and in the nation.

Important NumbersPolice: 663-7401 • Fire: 664-6818 • Water: 663-6155

David Frings, mayorScott Brakefi eldBob HicksSophie Martin

Jim McClainAdam MoseleyTommy RyalsRick Walters

City Council Members

Actors from South City Theater in Alabaster perform “Pride and Prejudice.”

City Hall 10497 Highway 25, Calera, Ala. 35040

668-3500

Incorporated: 1893City council meetings: First and third Mondays of each month, 7 p.m.Web site: Cityofcalera.orgPopulation: 10,984Fun fact: Calera was recently named the fastest-growing city in Alabama, with a 219 percent growth rate over the past nine years.


Jon Graham, mayorDavid BradshawChris BunnErnest Montgomery

Bobby Joe PhillipsMike RobersonEd Gentry


Students learn from experienced pilots at the Shelby County Airport in Calera.


City Of ChelseaABOUT

Mayor Niven

City Hall 11611 Old Chelsea Road, Chelsea, Ala. 35043

678-8455 Incorporated: 1996City council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of each month, 6 p.m.Web site: Cityofchelsea.comPopulation: 4,596Fun fact: Chelsea does not have its own police department, but is served by the Shelby County Sheriff ’s Department and the all-volunteer Citizen Observer Patrol.


S. Earl Niven, mayorJuanita ChampionMike Denton

Robert BarnesRicky KingTony Picklesimer


Community members gather for a community festival on the lawn of Chelsea City Hall.


City Of ColumbianaABOUT

Mayor Lowe

City Hall 107 Mildred St., Columbiana, Ala. 35051

669-5800

Incorporated: 1897City council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of each month, 6:30 p.mCity hall o ce hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-FWeb site: Cityofcolumbiana.comPopulation: 4,090Fun fact: Columbiana is home to Liberty Day, a two-day patriotic festival held annually in the month of June.


Allan Lowe, mayorFrieda AbramsStancil Handley

Ouida Mayfi eldTom SealeJim Strickland


e Cowboy Parade has become a regular tradition in Columbiana.


Town Of HarpersvilleABOUT

Mayor Perkins

Town Hall 83 Town Hall Lane, Harpersville, Ala. 35078

672-9961

Incorporated: 1945Town council meetings: First and third Mondays of each month, 5:30 p.m.Town hall o ce hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. M-FWeb site: Townofh arpersville.comPopulation: 1,834Fun fact: Harpersville is home to Morgan Creek Winery, one of Shelby County’s three wineries.


Th eoangelo Perkins, mayorRandy WoodBeverly O. Johnson

William Rayfi eldShirley MiddletonJanet Gill

Town Council Members

Morgan Creek Winery draws large crowds to tour its vineyards and taste its sweet muscadine wines.

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City Of HelenaABOUT

Mayor Penhale

City Hall 816 Highway 52 E., Helena, Ala. 35080

663-2161

Incorporated: 1917City council meetings: Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 6 p.m.City hall o ce hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-FWeb site: Cityofh elena.orgPopulation: 15,182Fun fact: Helena was once the site of a highly productive rolling mill built to help the Confederate war eff ort.


Charles Penhale, mayorKatherine EnnisLeigh Hulsey

Barbara HycheCris NelsonJerry Deon Pate


A teen splashes into Buck Creek in Helena on a hot summer day.


City Of Hoover

Town Of Indian Springs Village

ABOUT

ABOUT

Mayor Petelos

Mayor Zerkis

Town Hall 2635 Cahaba Valley Road, Indian Springs, Ala. 35124

982-1755Incorporated: 1990Town council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m.Town hall o ce hours: NoneWeb site: Indianspringsvillage.orgPopulation: 2,625Fun fact: Indian Springs considers itself such a “green” town that it rarely looks to expand. In fact, the Indian Springs town hall is actually an old farmhouse built sometime in the 1890s.

Important NumbersPolice: 669-4181 • Fire: 991-6439 • Water: Pelham 620-6420, Birmingham 244-4000

Steve Zerkis, mayorHerb RobinsBrenda Bell-Guercio

Brian StaussJack MendelStewart Dudley


Volunteers at Special Equestrians in Indian Springs Village take special care of the horses and riders.

City Hall 100 Municipal Drive, Hoover, Ala. 35216

444-7500

Incorporated: 1967City council meetings: First and third Mondays of each month, 6 p.m.City hall o ce hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-FWeb site: Hooveral.orgPopulation: 72,988Fun fact: Spain Park High School, a Hoover-area school, has been named one of Newsweek magazine’s top high schools in America three years in a row.


Tony Petelos, mayorJohn GreeneGary IveyTrey Lott

Mari MorrisonBrian SkeltonGene SmithJack Wright


Families take regular advantage of Hoover’s many walking trails.


City Of MontevalloABOUT

Mayor McCrory

City Hall 545 Main St., Montevallo, Ala. 35115

665-2555

Incorporated: 1887City council meetings: Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 7 p.m.Web site: Cityofmontevallo.comPopulation: 6,447Fun fact: Before Montevallo was incorporated, it was known as “Lime Kiln Station” because of its proximity to several chemical lime quarries.


Ben McCrory, mayorDee WoodhamHollie Cost

Rusty NixWillie GoldsmithGreg Pendleton


Montevallo recently became the resting place for many of the nation’s heroes with the opening of the National Cemetery.

City Of PelhamABOUT

Mayor Murphy

City Hall 3162 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, Ala. 35124

620-6400

Incorporated: 1964City council meetings: First and third Mondays of each month, 7 p.m.Web site: Pelhamonline.comPopulation: 21,699Fun fact: Th ree months aft er Shelby County was formed, County Court was established in what is today the City of Pelham. At that time the sett lement was called Shelbyville and some historians have referred to it as Middleton.


Don Murphy, mayorMichael “Mike” DickensTeresa Nichols

Bill MeadowsKaryl RiceSteve Powell


Hundreds of injured animals are treated at the Alabama Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Oak Mountain State Park each year.


Town Of VincentABOUT

Mayor McAllister

Town Hall 25 Florey St., Vincent, Ala. 35178

672-2261

Incorporated: 1897Town council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m.Town hall o ce hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F, closed for lunch noon-1 p.m.Web site: NonePopulation: 2,024Fun fact: Th e Florey Gin in Vincent is on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.


Ray McAllister, mayorJohnny EdwardsBridgett e Jordan-Smith

Ralph KimbleLarry KingMary Lee Reynolds


is park in Vincent o� ers kids the perfect place to let out pent-up energy.

Town Of WestoverABOUT

Mayor McLaughlin

Town Hall 3312 Westover Road, Westover, Ala. 35147

678-3375

Incorporated: 2001Town council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m.Web site: Westoveralabama.orgPopulation: 961Fun fact: Westover is the youngest town in Shelby County, celebrating its ninth birthday this year.

Important NumbersPolice: 669-4181 • Fire: 911 • Water: 669-3869

Mark McLaughlin, mayorJeanne Champion FischAndrea Hunter

Samuel MannLarry RigginsAnnett e S. Tyler


Westover boasts an active senior citizen center.


Town Of WilsonvilleABOUT

Mayor Liveoak

Town Hall 9905 Main St., Wilsonville, Ala. 35186

669-6180

Incorporated: 1897Town council meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m.Web site: Wilsonvilleal.comPopulation: 1,848Fun fact: Wilsonville’s God and Country Festival, held every summer, off ers a chance for the community to come together with live gospel music and homemade food and craft s.

Important NumbersPolice: 669-4181 • Fire: 911 • Water: 669-6180

Rosemary Liveoak, mayorCalvin GillTerry NewmanN. Alan Revis

Melissa Rosett aDennis BlackerbyPatricia JohnsonLee McCarty


More than 600 people regularly turn out for Wilsonville’s 14th-annual God and Country Celebration in front of the Wilsonville Town Hall.

Town Of WiltonABOUT

Mayor Fancher

Town Hall 100 Depot St., Wilton, Ala. 35187

665-2021

Incorporated: 1918Town council meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.Town hall o ce hours: 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m. M-FWeb site: Wiltonalabama.comPopulation: 676Fun fact: Wilton is Shelby County’s smallest town.


Joe Fancher, mayorDeborah Hudson Casie Matt hews

Carol WisorHubert LucasJessica Smitherman Martin


Wilton remains the county’s smallest town, but it stays alive with church and community events.

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Moving From Good to GreatDear Parents and Community Members,

The Shelby County School System has enjoyed a rich tradition of excellence in education for many years. Through the efforts of our faculty, staff, and adminis-trative leaders, along with the support of our parents, government officials, business leaders, and citizens, we have maintained a position as one of the outstanding school systems in the state of Alabama. Families are moving to Shelby County for this reason. We have had a steady increase in enrollment of 700-1000 students per year for the past 10 to 15 years.

We have developed four components that direct our sys-tem to continued success. The first of these components is Continuous School Improvement (CSI). School improvement is the key to success in all of our schools. This process seeks improvement in all aspects of a school – from instruction to the care and operation of our facilities.

Through Strategic Planning, the second component, we have developed a long-range organizational vision to guide us through the next five years. In addition to developing system-wide goals, the plan identifies 12 strategic areas and provides goals for each. The plan will help us offer the stu-dents that we serve the best education possible and address the needs of our growing community.

The third component is Leadership Development. This com-ponent incorporates a rigorous plan to enhance and grow current and future leaders in our schools. This plan includes professional learning, quarterly Central Leaders meetings, Leadership Academy, and other innovative programs that are in the development stage.

The fourth component, Instruction, seeks to provide edu-cational excellence by designing quality curriculum and in-struction through a unified K-12 effort. Through the process of developing initiatives and priorities for our various grade levels and evaluating results, we will develop an outstanding blueprint for our children’s future.

We also recognize the important role parents play in the education of their children and the need for an active part-nership between home and school. With everyone’s active involvement and support, especially during these difficult economic times, we can continue to make Shelby County schools even better every year.

Best wishes for a great year!Randy Fuller

Strategic Plan

VisionTo become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international levels.

MissionThe mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our diverse students to reach their full potential through an innovative educational system.

Goals• To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support for each student while meeting and exceeding state, national, and instructional standards.• To analyze and address the influences of growth pro-actively.• To employ, develop, and retain highly qualified staff for all positions.• To increase family involvement and community partnerships.• To seek continuous improvement in all schools and system departments.

Beliefs• Everyone can learn.• Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy and positive.• All individuals will be treated with dignity and respect.• All individuals will have an equal opportunity to a quality education.• Our community is enriched through diversity.• Community and family involvement are vital.• Learning is a lifelong process.• Continuous improvement is the standard for excel-lence.

Standards• We will not tolerate prejudicial discrimination of any kind.• We will require all employees to be effective, ethical, and committed to professional growth.• We will not tolerate financial mismanagement.• All decisions will be driven by reliable data, observa-tion, knowledge, experience, and/or stakeholder input.• Nothing will take precedence over the instructional program.• We will always promote positive emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth for students and staff.

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School Board

Dr. Lee Doebler - PresidentTerms: 1988-94; 1994-2000; 2000-06; 2006-12Dr. Lee Doebler is Department Chairman and Professor of Counseling, Leadership, & Foundations at the University of Montevallo. He received his Ph.D. and M.Ed. from the University of Mississippi, specializing in school psychology. Dr. Doebler received his B.A. from Grace College in Indiana. Dr. Doebler has served on the Shelby County Board of Education since 1988. He has served as Board President for 17 years. Dr. Doebler has been married for 44 years to Sherrie Doebler and they have four daughters and seven grandchildren.

Mr. Steve Martin - Vice PresidentTerms: 1988-94; 1994-2000; 2000-06; 2006-12Mr. Steve Martin is a Realtor® with Weichert Realtors/Access Realty. He received his B.S. in Communications & Journalism from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Mr. Martin has served on the Shelby County Board of Education since 1988. He has served as Vice President for 15 years. Mr. Martin has been married for 41 years to Linda Martin and they have two daughters.

Ms. Anne GlassTerm: 2004-10Ms. Anne Glass is a Tax Professional with H&R Block. She attended Phoenix College and Arizona State University receiving a Theater Arts degree. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from UAB with a BA in Philosophy and currently is attending Birmingham School of Law. Ms. Glass is married to Paul Glass Jr. and they have one son. Ms. Glass was elected to the Shelby County Board of Education in November 2004.

Ms. Peg HillTerms: 2002-08; 2008-14Ms. Peg Hill is a retired principal and teacher with Shelby County Schools. She received her EdS, MEd and BS from the University of Montevallo. She is currently on the board of Leadership Shelby County, a member of the Columbiana Kiwanis Club and an ambassador for the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Hill has served on the Shelby County Board of Education since 2002.

Dr. David NicholsTerm: 2004-10 Dr. David Nichols is a retired educator/administrator. He was Associate Dean for Student Services and Values Advocacy at Samford University. He received his Ed.D. from the University of Alabama. He received his M.Ed. and B.A. from the University of Montevallo. Prior to his election to the Board of Education, he served on the Shelby County Planning Commission. Dr. Nichols is married to Dr. Teresa Nichols and they have one daughter and one son. Dr. Nichols was elected to the Shelby County Board of Education in November 2004.

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Instructional Programs

All elementary and intermediate schools are ARI trained. The Montevallo schools are ARI trained at all three grade levels — elementary, middle and high.

Alabama Math, Science, and Technology InitiativeSeveral schools in Shelby County have become AMSTI sites. Those schools include Calera Elementary, Meadow View Elementary, Montevallo Elementary, Oak Mountain Elementary, Shelby Elementary, Wilsonville Elementary, Chelsea Intermediate, Thompson Intermediate, Valley Intermediate, Calera Middle, Chelsea Middle, Montevallo Middle, Pelham High, and Vincent Middle/High.

Advanced and Gifted ProgramsShelby County has gifted education programs at all three grade levels - elementary, middle and high. Advanced, Honors, and Advanced Placement courses are also off ered, starting in middle school and continuing through high school. Shelby County has Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit agreements with Jeff erson State Community College, Central Alabama Community College, Wallace Community College, The University of Montevallo and The Univer-sity of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Students can enroll in college level courses for dual enrollment and pos-sible dual enrollment/dual credit for both high school and college. Opportunities for distance learning courses in-system &/or through the state ACCESS program are also available.

Career and Technical EducationStudents in Shelby County Schools who plan carefully may be placed in high-wage, high-skill, or high-demand occupations by participating in Career and Technical Education. CTE programs are in all middle schools, high schools, and at the School of Technology. Gone are the days of “trade” or “vocational” schools. The programs are much more technical, rigorous, relevant, and aligned with Business/Industry Standards for the workforce of tomorrow. Students have an opportunity to enter the job market with a high-paying skill or they may continue their education. Many of the programs off er articulation and/or dual credit with neighboring postsecondary community colleges.

Shelby County Schools off er comprehensive instructionalprograms for students in grades K-12.

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Library Media ServicesShelby County offers Library Media Centers and Library Media Specialists at all elementary, middle and high schools. The school district has also implemented a new competition called Battle of the Books. Six-member teams of middle and high school students compete against each other in a scholars bowl type format based on eight books that have been pre-selected for them to read and discuss.

Fine ArtsShelby County Schools has a strong emphasis on fine arts in all schools including music, art, and drama. Students who excel in the arts have the opportunity to showcase their talents through various band competitions, choral festivals, the Shelby County Showcase of Bands, the Superintendent’s Art Show and drama productions.

English-as-a-Second LanguageThe ESL Department of Shelby County Schools supports the mission of Shelby County Schools, which recognizes the diverse student population of the school district and seeks to educate all students by facilitating, advocating for, and leading in the appropriate instruction of English language learners, national origin minority, and immigrant students. Additionally, the ESL Department aids all schools and the school district in communicating with families in a language they understand in order to ensure parental and student understanding of school culture and rules, parental involvement, instructional goals and objectives, as well as student achievement.

Federal ProgramsTitle I provides federal aid money to school districts around the country based on the number of low-income families in the district. Each school district uses Title I funds to pay for extra educational services for children. The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments. Shelby County currently has six elementary schools receiving Title I funding.

Guidance and TestingThe Shelby County Comprehensive School Counseling and Guidance Program seeks to provide all students with the skills necessary to achieve academic, career, personal and social success. Shelby County counselors work as collaborative partners in education with students, parents, teachers, school administrators and community members to ensure that all students maximize their potential and become productive members of society.

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Capital Improvement Projects

Linda Nolen Learning Center

The Shelby County School District has several capital improvement projects that have recently been completed or are still ongoing. These projects include a 23 classroom addition and cafeteria expansion at Thompson High School. The cafeteria expansion and 11 classrooms were completed and in use since January. An additional 12 classrooms in a two-story addition will be ready for the open-ing of the 2010-2011 school year.

Other projects that were com-pleted over the summer include a 15 classroom addition and external front entrance renovation at Valley Elementary and 6 additional class-rooms for the Linda Nolen Learning Center.

Ongoing projects include the addi-tion of 8 classrooms at Chelsea High School, 15 classrooms at Creek View Elementary, 8 classrooms at Meadow View Elementary and 8 classrooms and a cafeteria expansion at Pelham High School. Valley Elementary School

Valley Elementary School

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Shelby County Schools Central Office 410 East College Street P.O. Box 1910 Columbiana, AL 35051 205.682.7000

Superintendent – Randy Fuller 682.7128Deputy Superintendent – John Wright 682.7012Assistant Superintendent/Personnel – Jim Miller 682.7125Assistant Superintendent/Operation – Tom Ferguson 682.7013Assistant Superintendent/Instruction – Dr. Charlotte Draper-Miller 682.7048Assistant Superintendent/Finance – Gary McCombs 682.7035Administration 682.7059Bus Transportation 682.7130Child Nutrition Program/Cafeterias/Food Service 682.6531Community Education 682.5958ESL 682.5947Finance/Accounting 682.7015Instructional Services Center 682.5900Guidance/Testing 682.5913Health Services 682.6552Human Resources 682.7016Maintenance 682-7100Payroll 682.7021Public Relations 682.7084Special Services 682.5850Student Services 682.7046Teacher Resource Center (TRC) 682.5920Technology 682.5620

School Principal Address PhoneAlternative School Mark Isley 601 First Street S., Alabaster 682.5910Calera Elementary Linda Chesler 855 10th Street, Calera 682.6120Calera Middle Brent Copes 8454 Hwy. 31 South, Calera 682.6140Calera High Richard Bishop 100 Calera Eagle Drive, Calera 682.6100Chelsea Park Elementary Jeanette Campisi-Snider 9000 Chelsea Park Trail, Chelsea 682.6700Chelsea Intermediate Stephanie Herring 2315 Hwy. 39, Chelsea 682.7220Chelsea Middle Bill Harper 2321 Hwy. 39, Chelsea 682.7210Chelsea High Jay Peoples 10510 Hwy. 11, Chelsea 682.7200Columbiana Middle Christie Muehlbauer 222 Joinertown Rd., Columbiana 682.6610Creek View Elementary Joyce Dixon 8568 Hwy. 17, Maylene 682.5730Elvin Hill Elementary Betsy Hillman 201 Washington St., Columbiana 682.6620Helena Elementary Mary Cooper 87 Third St., Helena 682.5540Helena Intermediate Wayne Williams 3500 Hwy. 52, Helena 682.5520Helena Middle Jenni Goolsby 1299 Hillsboro Pkwy, Helena 682.5300Inverness Elementary Christine Hoffman 5251 Valleydale Rd., Birmingham 682.5240Linda Nolen Learning Center Michele Shepherd 2280 Hwy 35, Pelham 682.5800Meadow View Elementary Jody Brewer 2800 Smokey Road, Alabaster 682.5740Montevallo Elementary Annie McClain 171 Jeter Cir., Montevallo 682.6420Montevallo Middle Shelia Lewis 235 Samford St., Montevallo 682.6410Montevallo High Derek Dearman 980 Oak St., Montevallo 682.6400Mt. Laurel Elementary Angela Walker 1 Jefferson Place, Bham 682.7230Oak Mountain Elementary Jeanette Darby 5640 Cahaba Valley Rd., Bham 682.5230Oak Mountain Intermediate Linda Maxwell 5486 Caldwell Mill Rd., Bham 682.5220Oak Mountain Middle Larry Haynes 5650 Cahaba Valley Rd., Bham 682.5210Oak Mountain High Joan Doyle 5476 Caldwell Mill Rd., Bham 682.5200Pelham High Bob Lavett 2500 Panther Cir., Pelham 682.5500Riverchase Middle Charles Smith 853 Willow Oak Dr., Bham 682.5510School of Technology Tim Elliff 701 Hwy. 70, Columbiana 682.6650Shelby Elementary Stacy Aderholt 19099 Hwy. 145, Shelby 682.6630Shelby County High Gene Rogers 101 Washington St., Columbiana 682.6600Thompson Intermediate Ke’Andrea Jones 10019 Hwy. 119, Alabaster 682.5720Thompson Middle Melissa Youngblood 1509 Kent Dairy Rd., Alabaster 682.5710Thompson 6th Grade Center Brent Tolbert 10111 Hwy, 119, Alabaster 682.5790Thompson High Robin Thomas 100 Warrior Dr., Alabaster 682.5700Valley Elementary Debbie Scarbrough 310 Opportunity Dr.,Pelham 682.5550Valley Intermediate Dana Payne 2200 Hwy. 33, Pelham 682.5530Vincent Elementary Beverly Miller 40800 Hwy. 25, Vincent 682.7320Vincent Middle/High Gary Minnick 42505 Hwy. 25, Vincent 682.7300Wilsonville Elementary Rosemary Liveoak 71 School St., Wilsonville 682.6640

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In this age of computers and lightning-quick information, learn all about the school district online at www.shelbyed.k12.al.us. Visitors can find the most comprehensive information available at Shelby County schools. The website covers a broad range of information about the school district, ranging from schools, transportation, board meeting dates/agendas, financial information, and much more. The site also has links centered on the needs of parents, students, employees and the community as well as an interactive calendar of upcoming events.

The Shelby County School District website has been recognized by the Alabama School Community Information Network for the second year in a row as the top website of all 132 school districts for keeping students, parents, employees and other stakeholders informed. The website also earned a special commendation from the AdvancED Quality Assurance Review Team for District Accreditation, who praised the school district for “developing and maintaining an exemplary district website which serves as an excellent informational tool for all stakeholders and the community.”

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us

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Columbiana Music on Main Street on Friday Nights 7 p.m.

Art in Nature event at the campground pavilion at Oak Mountain State Park. Event begins at 10 a.m. Visit alapark.com/OakMountain for more information.

Columbiana Novella Club’s 15th–annual Antique, Arts & Crafts Charity Show 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Author Sheror Caton Moore, writer of “Treasures in an Alabama attic: Adventures of a doll from the past,” at the Columbiana Public Library at 10:30 a.m. $5 per child. For more info, 669-5812.

First school day for Shelby County Schools

Private Lives performed at South City Theatre, call 616-1718.

Columbiana Music on Main Street on Friday Nights 7 p.m.

Geology of Alabama at Oak Mountain State Park. Visit alapark.com/OakMountain for more information.

Music & Fireworks in the Vineyards at Morgan Creek Winery.

Storytelling and forklores at Oak Mountain State Park. Visit alapark.com/OakMountain for more information.

Take Flight Week — Extended Orientation

UM classes begin

Cars by the Creek in Montevallo – Prizes awarded to top 20 cars and top 10 trucks. Bring your family for this all day event which will include a Catfish Rodeo.

Stargazing at Oak Mountain State Park. Visit alapark.com/OakMountain for more information.Nature walk at Oak Mountain

State Park. Visit alapark.com/OakMountain for more information.

Agnes of God performed at South City Theater, call 616-1718.

Second–annual Paws for the Cause 5K Fun Run/Pet Walk.

Morgan Creek Vineyards Grape Stomp.

Steam Days: 6–mile excursion from Heart of Dixie Railroad.

Sixty-first Annual Shelby County Fair – entertainment, booths, contests, educational exhibits and of course lots of rides.

Kids’/Family Fishing at Aldridge Gardens – prizes given for largest fish and most fish caught. Event begins at 8 a.m.

The 19th Annual Shootout at Farmlinks will be held Sept. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. benefiting the King’s Ranch and Hannah Homes. For more info, visit Kingsranch.org.

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman at 4H Center in Columbiana.

Hoover Scarecrows in the Garden.

Pumpkin Patch Express – kids can enjoy a jumpstation, coloring and the chance to pick their own pumpkin.

Ten Little Indians performed at South City Theater, call 616-1718.

South Shelby Chamber of Commerce Creative Arts, Antiques and Business Show. Shelby County Exhibition Center 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Ms. South Shelby Senior Pageant – This pageant for women 60 and older will be held at new Life Assembly Church at 2 p.m. It is sponsored by the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce and is a preliminary for Ms. Senior Alabama.

Columbiana Monster Walk.

Montevallo Downtown Trick-or-Treat 3-5 pm on Main Street.

uEvery Saturday and Sunday - Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch Express.

uEvery Saturday through October - afternoon Train Events at Ozan Winery include souvenir wine tasting, gourmet box lunch and train excursion. For more info call (205) 668-6926 or e–mail [email protected].

Moss Rock Festival – art, green living, food, etc. at this celebration of nature from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Shelby County Veterans Day Ceremony and Tribute on the Shelby County Courthouse lawn from 1-2 p.m.

Montevallo Holiday Street Party at 3 p.m.; Christmas parade at 6 p.m. on Main Street.

Alabama Civic Chorale performs Handel’s Messiah at Riverchase United Methodist Church. Performance is free and open to the public from 3-4:30 p.m.

SCS and HCS Thanksgiving Break (schools and offices closed), Hilltop Montessori closed, OLV closed.

Thanksgiving Day

The Polar Express at Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.

Vincent Christmas parade.

Columbiana Tour of Homes and Christmas parade: Select homes will be decorated for the holiday season and open for viewing while several downtown shops will run specials.

Alabaster Christmas Parade.

Alabama Wildlife Center’s Holiday Craft & Bake Sale – gingerbread owls, handmade Christmas wreaths an ornaments will all be for sale from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Call 663-7930 or visit Awrc.org for more information.

Helena’s 40th–annual Christmas Parade at 2 p.m.

4-6, 11-13, 18-20: The Polar Express at Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.

Best Christmas Pagaent Ever performed at South City Theater, call 616-1718.

Westover Christmas parade – enjoy an old–fashioned parade followed by the unveiling of a historic marker at Mt Zion Church. Event begins at 10 a.m.

Christmas on the Creek in Montevallo – thousands of lights and scenes transform Orr Park into a winter wonderland.

Commencement at the University of Montevallo.

City of Chelsea Christmas parade at 10 a.m.

New Years Day

Groundhog Day

You Can’t Take It With You performed at South City Theater, call 616-1718.

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Ash Wednesday

The Trip To Bountiful performed at South City Theater, call 616-1718.

Shelby County Schools Spring Break.

St. Patrick’s Day

First day of Spring.

Powerman Alabama Multisport Weekend - Powerman Alabama Duathlon Amateur Competition (10k/60k/10k) PowerKids Duathlon (varying distances) Trail Run (8k) XTERRA Off-Road Duathlon (8k/17mi/2k). SUNDAY EVENTS: Double Oak Duathlon (2.5k/20k/2.5k) Team Magic Signature Duathlon (5k/40k/5k). Info: 908–5970.

April Fool’s Day

The Rainmaker performed at South City Theater, call 616-1718.

Celebrate Hoover Day – citywide celebration held at Veteran’s Park on Valleydale Road including inflatables, vendors, food and entertainment from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

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Shelby County High School seniors graduate.

uHelena Buck Creek Festival (usually second weekend in May)

Laughter On The 22nd Floor performed at South City Theater, call 616-1718.

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2011 Buster Britton memorial Triathlon at Oak Mountain State park - One of the longest running triathlons in Alabama. Great for veterans of the sport to test their speed and for a beginner racer to enjoy challenging but not long race distances. Event runs from 7:30 a.m.-noon.

Columbiana - Liberty Day

Short Play V performed at South City Theater, call 616-1718.

Wilsonville God and Country celebration.

uAlabaster CityFest (first or second weekend in June)

uJune through August - Helena movies in the park


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