December 2015 - Montevallo Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER CHATTER
December 2015 | Vol. 13, No. 12
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS
December 2015
In early October of 1863, President Abraham Lincoln
faced a nation torn with the strife of war. A union of the states
was in peril, and a young nation struggled with its preservation.
Yet in the midst of all that was tearing a country apart, Lincoln
wrote a proclamation that would set aside a national day
of Thanksgiving; the last Thursday of November. Lincoln
wrote: “with humble penitence for our national perverseness
and disobedience, commend to His tender care all those who
have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the
lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged,
and fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty Hand
to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon
as may be consistent with the Divine purposes to the full
enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility and Union.”
As in Lincoln’s time, both our nation and nations around
the globe face threats that tear at the fabric of our souls.
These threats have many faces and many fathers. They
seek to divide us. Being an American citizen is a blessing; a
blessing of citizenship that is granted to many of us at birth
and to others that come here seeking a better life. Many
come here seeking freedom to worship, to flee political
persecution, or to escape poverty and hunger. American
Written by Steve Gilbert, Executive Director
citizenship is not easy, nor should it be easily obtained. It
carries the weight of freedom; a weight that bears the
responsibility to understand that we all have rights. It is the
freedom to shout what we believe as loud as the guy next
to us is shouting out in opposition. Think about that the next
time you disagree with someone’s beliefs or politics. We live
in a world where it is easy to be offended by things we hear,
read, and see in the media. It is easy to get caught up in the
trappings of fiery rhetoric from the press or those seeking to
further a personal cause. Just remember, before speaking,
that we live where that right is protected and many have
sacrificed to see that it is preserved for all to enjoy.
For these things and many others
too numerous to list, I am thankful this
holiday season. I hope you will take a
moment to reflect on those things that
are meaningful in your life. Remember,
not everyone shares your views and beliefs, or respects the symbols that represent them. The spirit of this season is not
in symbols or in books of law; it is freely
given from a thankful and humble heart.
CITY OF MONTEVALLO NEWS
Mayor’s Message...
Celebrating our Diverse Community
through this Holiday Season
While it may seem insignificant to many, composing this
mayor’s message each month is extremely difficult for me. I
deliberate for literally days trying to come up with a message
that will resonate with the majority, inspire those who are
open-minded, try not to offend those who may see the world
differently than me and speak not as an individual, but as an
elected community leader. This month is no exception.
Although this message will be disseminated in
December, I’m composing it in November, just days after the
horrific attack in Paris which is now equated in French history
with the 9/11 attacks in the US. The solidarity that the US
has shown with France in the aftermath has been uplifting
and not a bit surprising. As Americans, we rush to the aid of
those who are in crisis, embracing our neighbors around the
world. It’s what we do because we recognize the American
fabric is an interwoven conglomeration. We are a country of
immigrants, underscoring the importance of supporting both
France and citizens of countries in crisis, such as Syria.
Our brothers and sisters are Christians, Muslims, Jews,
Agnostics, Atheists, black, white, lovely shades of brown,
straight, gay, transgender, educated and uneducated.
This statement is founded at the federal level through the
newly defined marriage laws and our ongoing commitment
to accept refugees escaping unimaginable situations.
In Montevallo, our little unconventional oasis, I’m
extremely proud of the inclusiveness I witness daily. Last
month, an individual with a significant physical disability
approached me with a proposal to host a refugee family
locally; emphasizing how much support he had gotten
over the years from our community, HIS community, and
desiring to return the favor. A colleague and friend of mine
who was a refugee himself is now a prominent professor,
educating students at a level commensurate with an Ivy
League education. We have support groups for a host of
populations whom I’ve recognized in previous messages,
many led by our faith-based community.
So, in this season of peace, love
and charity, please take time to pause
and reflect upon your own heritage
and blessings. Commit to add fuel
to our community flame of inclusion,
acceptance and grace and douse the
fires of fear, hatred and isolationism.
Peace and love,
Hollie C. Cost, Mayor
845 Valley Street • Montevallo, Alabama 35115 • [email protected] • www.montevallocc.com • 205-665-1519
WELCOME TO MONTEVALLO!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM 2015
Night in Bethlehem 2015 - Please join us at Wilton
Baptist Church for a hands on outdoor experience for the
whole family as we tell the greatest story ever told! Your
journey will start in Jerusalem with an evil king plotting for
his own purposes followed by a walk to Bethlehem where
you will encounter a census taker, a busy marketplace with
shops and townspeople all of whom are hearing news of a
baby being born. Along the way you will be required to stop
at the tax collector and the inn. Your journey will continue
with shepherds, an angel, animals – all in search of the
newborn king.
Please be our guest this year – we are only open to the
public three nights – December 10th, 11th & 12th – from
6:30 – 8:30 pm. This family hands-on experience will take
approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours to complete. The journey
will be inside and out (mostly outside) so we encourage
you to dress for the weather so that you will be comfortable throughout. Wear good walking shoes, a warm and
weatherproof hat, gloves and coat. Bring an umbrella if the
forecast calls for rain. Enjoy the WBC Camel Express ride!
Warm up afterwards with Hot Cocoa and cookies!
Make your reservations NOW by email [email protected] or by calling the church at 205-6651406. www.wiltonbaptist.com/night-in-bethlehem.html
FREE BRIDGE LESSONS AT SENIOR CENTER
Learn to play bridge, or brush up on the game, at the
Senior Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:30
p.m. It’s free and fun! Call 205-492-7293 for information.
FIND OUT ABOUT MONTEVALLO CIVITANS!
Visitors are always welcome at the Civitan meetings.
Any member would be glad to discuss the club with you.
For more information contact Peggy Czerw at 665-2234 or
Billy Tyler at 602-8124.
SEA HOLIDAY BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Shelby Emergency Assistance will hold a Holiday
Breakfast at Montevallo First Baptist Church on Saturday,
December 12th, from 7 a.m.-10 a.m. The cost is $7 with
proceeds going to benefit SEA.
Breakfast menu includes pancakes with syrup & butter,
scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits, fruit, orange juice and
coffee.
For tickets, contact 205-665-1942
MT. OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
CELEBRATES 104TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
Pastor Rev., Dr. A. L. Jones and the Mt. Olive Missionary
Baptist Church Family at 494 Depot Street, Wilton, cordially
invites everyone to share in their 104th Church Anniversary
on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Theme: “A Church That
Pleases God.” Acts 2:47(KJV). Guest Speaker: Rev. Van
C. Houser, Pastor of New Vision Christian Church, Helena,
Ala.
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AMERICAN VILLAGE PLANS CHRISTMAS TOUR
American Village Colonial Christmas lunch and tour
tickets are now available for December 8th, 9th, and 10th
at 10:30 a.m. or 12:00 noon. Tickets are $25 per person.
Call (205) 665-3535 extension 1031, or email
[email protected] to make a reservation
for you, your family, friends, or special groups. For more
information visit us online at www.americanvillage.org.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
The Montevallo Future Teachers will host a Parent’s
Night Out on Friday, December 4th at the Montevallo High
Cafeteria from 5-9:30 pm. Cost is $15 per child.
Potty trained and older children are welcome. They may
wear their PJs, and bring sleeping bags/blankets/pillows.
Activities include games, crafts, movie, take home gifts
and light snack. If you have questions please contact Dawn
Cabrera at [email protected] or call 205-6826400.
All extra donations will help student to tour state
colleges.
TALENT SHOW ON DECEMBER 19TH
The Stand Up Program will present the Phase II Holiday
Idol Christmas Youth Performance Talent Show on Dec.
19th at the City Recreation Center in Columbiana at 4 p.m.
Free entry, free food, free drawings! If you need further
info. please call Mrs. Bridgetta Haynes, 205-417-5322, or
Ms. Leslie Reynolds at 205-470-9696.
AAUW HOSTS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
AAUW – Montevallo Branch will host their Holiday
Celebration on Thursday, December 10th from 6-8 p.m.
at the Stewart Student Retreat Center at the University of
Montevallo.
All are welcome to join us for special entertainment
and refreshments as we welcome in the holiday season!
For more information, contact Tracy Rockco at 205665-6214.
Handel’s Messiah
Montevallo Presbyterian Church presents Handel’s
Messiah on Sunday, December 13th during worship at
11:00 am. Please join us for this special service featuring
the Sanctuary Choir with soloists Shelley McMoy, Donna
Vildibill, Andy Vildibill, and Tucker Ratcliff; Stacy D. Daniels,
conductor and Shari Boruvka-Roth, accompanist.
Christmas Eve Communion Service
Montevallo Presbyterian Church (510 Shelby Street)
warmly welcomes you to a candlelight service of lessons,
carols and communion on Christmas Eve at 5:00 pm. To
learn more, visit www.montevallopcusa.org.
MONTEVALLO HKA HOSTS SHOTOKAN KARATE
SEMINAR
In November, Sensei Richard Amos was the guest
instructor of Montevallo’s HKA. Students came from Florida,
Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and as far away as Montana
to learn from Amos.
Richard Amos was born in England in 1963 and began
karate at age 10. Occasionally teaching from as young as
15 he was invited onto the KUGB Junior Karate Team at 18.
By the age of 23 he had competed in England and Europe
gaining many Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in numerous
championships.
Amos went to Japan to train at the headquarters of the
Japan Karate Association and stayed 10 years. During that
time he completed the 3-year instructor’s program of the
JKA (only the 2nd Westerner ever to do so in its 50-year
history), and opened his own school in the heart of Tokyo.
In 2000 he moved to New York, as an established
professional karate instructor with an international
reputation. He is currently the chief instructor of the World
Traditional Karate Organization heading its instructor
program.
According to Sensei David Pope, “He was great with
the youth group and very informative and inspiring for our
teenagers and adults of all levels of experience.”
Saturday evening there was a gathering for dinner at
Fox and Pheasant Inn, where the students had a great time
getting to know and visit with Amos.
Hirano Ha Karate is located at 604 Main Street in
Montevallo. For more information: 665-1992.
Pictured (L-R) Alex Green, Ronald Shin, Richard Amos, David Pope;
front Thomas Frost and Eva Frost.
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COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
montevallo.edu/finearts for complete listings
December-at-a-Glance
1st
A MONTEVALLO CHORAL CHRISTMAS
At American Village, Lucille Ryals Colonial Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
(205) 665-6670, Adults $10, UM Fac/Staff & Sr. Citizens $10,
Students $5
Holiday bustle will fade away. Immerse yourself in the warm
sound of sacred and secular Christmas music, performed by
the acclaimed Concert Choir and the Festival Brass Quintet! Set within the austere beauty of the Colonial Chapel,
this evening of traditional and innovative arrangements is
the perfect way to recall the charm and true magic of the
holiday season.
2nd
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Lebaron Recital Hall, 7:00 p.m.
An evening of music written for percussion ensemble. The
music will cover many styles including Classical, Contemporary and Ragtime.
3rd
A LIFE IN FIVE LINES
Lebaron Recital Hall, 12:30 p.m.
The students of MUS 421 will present a concert of their final
compositions. Each student from the class set a short poem
by the Japanese poet Kyogoku Tamekane for voice and instruments, collectively forming a work entitled “A Life in Five
Lines”.
3rd
WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Palmer Auditorium, 7:30 P.M.
(205) 665-6670
Classic wind band repertory, contemporary works and holiday favorites.
4th
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC FALL HONORS RECITAL
Lebaron Recital Hall, 7:00 p.m.
(205) 665-6670
Free and open to the public.
This event showcases the exciting musical talent in our community. Intermediate and advanced level students exhibit a
higher level of skill and professionalism on their instruments
and in their performances.
6th
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC FALL RECITAL
Lebaron Recital Hall, 2:00 P.M.
(205) 665-6670
Free and open to the public.
Curtain Time! Beginning to intermediate level CSM students
share what they have learned by performing for an audience.
6th-10th
BFA Student Art Exhibition
Bloch Hall Gallery, Gallery hours 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Bodies of work presented by Drawing and Painting concentration Sabrina Abrego and Drawing concentration Joseph
Whitt. Reception on December 10th.
DATES TO REMEMBER
December 1 ....... Historical Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
December 14............. City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6 p.m.
Work Session - 5:30 p.m.
December 28............. City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6 p.m.
Work Session - 5:30 p.m.
Every 2nd Monday...........................Montevallo Civitan Club
5:45 p.m., University Baptist Church
Every 4th Monday............................Montevallo Civitan Club
5:45 p.m., University Baptist Church
Every 4th Monday............................Montevallo Cooperative
Development District (MCDD)
4 p.m., Meets at Parnell Library
Every Tuesday.........................................Montevallo Chorale
7-9 p.m., Cost $25
Meets in the Choir Room of Davis Hall
Every Tuesday...................................... Boy Scout Troop 525
6:30 p.m., Scout Lodge
Every Thursday...................................... Cub Scout Pack 525
6:30 p.m., Scout Lodge
Every Thursday....................................................Rotary Club
Parnell Memorial Library, 12 noon
Every 2nd Wednesday................. Montevallo Water & Sewer
Board Meeting • 9:00 a.m.
Every Thurs.-Sat................ Aldrich Coal Mine Museum Tours
10 a.m.-4 p.m, Sundays from 1-4 p.m.
Every Second Saturday........................... Saturday Clean-Up
9 a.m., Locations see www.cityofmontevallo.com
Every Third Saturday......... St. Andrew’s Clothing Give-Away
Montevallo FFA NEWS
Submitted By Madeline Griffin
During this past month, Montevallo FFA has been
involved in many activities including the annual fruit sale,
Joint Leadership Development Conference, National
Convention and visiting the Corvette museum.
The fruit sale was a success and is expected to arrive
on December 9. Students go out into the community and
sell fruit to businesses around Montevallo, which helps gain
support for FFA. When the fruit arrives, active members are
expected to help unload fruit from the truck.
In October, officers went to the BJCC for the Joint
Leadership Development Conference. We heard many
amazing speakers who gave us tips on how to become a
great leader, what qualities they have, and how they got
where they are. There were many organizations involved:
FFA, FCCLA, the ROTC program and a few others. A career
fair had been set up in one of the exhibit halls.
Also in October, officers went to National Convention.
The convention was in Louisville, KY; the theme was “Amplify
FFA”. There were two speakers: Dr. Rick Rigsby,, and Dr.
Steve A. Brown. Dr. Rigsby told us how he got where he was
and how he grew up. Dr. Brown made references to baseball
to describe leadership. He is also the National FFA Advisor.
Before leaving Kentucky, students went to the Corvette
museum in Bowling Green. Happy Holidays!
LUCKY’S FOODLAND HALLOWEEN COSTUME
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Winners of the Lucky’s Foodland Halloween Costume
Contest were (L-R): 1st Place: Evie Avery - Raggedy Ann,
2nd Place: Aleah Dubose - Dorothy, and 3rd Place: Pax
Ingles Thompson - Mummy.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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BOYS AND GIRLS
CLUB NEWS
What a November we had… we should have declared it
UM month at the Boys & Girls Club. First Phi Chi Theta came
to teach our older members about financial literacy, then the
women’s basketball team came to visit AND then they invited
us to their home opener and gave us all posters then we got
all their autographs! Next the women’s lacrosse team came
and helped us with our National Fitness Challenge while
teaching us a bit about that “really cool” sport. Last but not
least women’s soccer visited us twice and escorted member
in the holiday parade.
We will be open from 7 am to 6 pm several days during
the Christmas holiday for kids ages 6 and up. Call 665-4466
for more information or to register your child(ren). As you
might imagine, the Boys & Girls Club is a fun place to be as
we head into the Christmas season. There will be lots of arts
and crafts, great movies hopefully visits from our Club elf and
rumor has it that Saint Nick himself will visit sometime.
The MOST EXCITING news from here is that, beginning
in January, we will be able to serve middle and high school
students at the Boy Scout Hut, building on the start made by
the city with their Montevallo Arts and Recreation (MARC)
program. Details are still being worked out, but under the
leadership of a full-time Teen Coordinator and a part-time
Teen Counselor we will be open each school day. There will
be a meeting on Thurs., December 10 at 6 pm at the Parnell
Library to talk about what this community would like to see in
a Teen Center. Whether you have teenagers or not, please
come to this meeting to share your ideas and learn more
about this new opportunity for our youth!
Weddings
Portrait
Children
Corporate
Fine Art
Montevallo Commercial Lots
Starting at $49,900
on Highway 25
2.5 Acre Commercial Lots
on Hwy 119 • Starting at $179,900
2 acre m/l commercial city block
on Middle Street, Montevallo
Great Hotel site!
MONTEVALLO ESTATE HOME
Beautiful, All Brick, 4 BR, 4.5 BA Home on 4.8 acres m/l
Two Master BR on main level
Bonus Area w/2 more possible BRs • Basement
Large Detached Shop • Partially Wooded Level Lot
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real estate sales
205.665.0095
26 Acre Residential Estate Lot
on Springcreek Rd
$182,000
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3183-C Pelham Pkwy
Pelham, AL 35124
THIS MONTH AT
Library Hours:
Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
www.cityofmontevallo.com
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Join us December 5th for a special children’s program—
Cookies & Milk with Mrs. Claus, followed by Festival Ballet
Arts Present: The Nutcracker: Clara’s Dream. Party starts at
10:00 a.m! Call 665-9207 x2 to register.
December is Star Wars Month! Each week we will be
showing a movie from the hit series so you can get caught
up before the BIG movie release! Dates may change due to
theatre availability—please call the library to confirm, 6659207 x2. We cannot list the titles below due to copyright
license issues.
Please read carefully – some days we will have a
children’s movie in the afternoon and a Star Wars movie
in the evening. Movie times will vary from date to date,
according to theatre availability and school status.
MONDAYS
December 21st: Movie Matinee at 2:00 p.m. (New Christmas
cartoon)
TUESDAYS
December 1st: After School Movie at 3:30 p.m. (Classic
holiday cartoons) AND Star Wars Movie at 5:30 p.m. (the
one that started it all in 1977!)
December 3rd: Star Wars Movie, Call for Title at 5:30 p.m.
(the sequel, in which someone gets frozen in carbonite)
December 8th: After School Movie at 3:30 p.m. (classic
children’s movie about a holiday play); AND Star Wars
Movie at 5:30 p.m. (the one with Ewoks!)
December 15th: After School Movie at 3:30 p.m. (new hit
cartoon about little yellow creatures who are naughty, but
not necessarily…despicable) AND Star Wars Movie at 5:30
p.m. (the first of the newer sequels)
December 22nd: Matinee, at 2:00 p.m. (new animated
DVD) AND Star Wars Movie at 5:30 p.m. (the last of the
newer sequels…you are now ready to go see the new one
in theatres!)
December 29th: Matinee at 2:00 p.m. (new movie about the
boy who wouldn’t grow up)
WEDNESDAYS
Storytime with Mr. Mac every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m.
THURSDAYS
December 3rd and December 17th: A Star Wars movie will
play at 5:30 p.m. Please check with the library for title (or
pick up a calendar at the circulation desk).
SATURDAYS
December 5th: Cookies & Milk with Mrs. Claus at 10:00 a.m.
and Nutcracker: Clara’s Dream (live ballet performance by
Festival Ballet Arts) at 11:00 a.m.
FREE! Call to register: 665-9207 x2.
December 12th: Holiday Movie at 10:15 a.m. The ultimate
classic Christmas movie starring Jimmy Stewart
Clubs will not meet in December due to the holidays.
We will see you in 2016!
All programs including crafts and movies are subject to
change at the library’s discretion.
Library event calendars are available at the circulation
desk. All library events are free to the public unless
specifically indicated.
Children’s Policy:
Parents and caregivers are responsible for monitoring the
activities and behavior of their children while in the library.
Children in the 5th grade or ages 10 and younger
December not be left unattended in any part of the library.
Laptops are available for use in the library so you are able
to supervise your child while he or she is playing in the
children’s department. During a library-sponsored program,
a parent or another responsible person 16 years of age or
older must remain in the library and meet the child at the
end of the program.
For more information visit our website at www.
cityofmontevallo.com
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