Going Native in Alabaster An interview with Dr. Sue Webb on the use of and value in using native plants. By Lee Hurley Dr. Sue Webb is a master gardener and native plant expert with a science background in microbiology. Dr. Webb will give a talk at the Albert L Scott Library on Saturday October … Read More
Residential Winner—September The September Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Jesse and Jessica Wukasch 915 Falling Star Lane Residential Winner—October The October Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Jimmy and Norma Neal 121 Glen Abby Way Commercial Winner—October November December The October, November, and December Beautification Board commercial winner … Read More
Requests, Inter-Library Loan, and Reader’s Advisory By Candra Shockley Alabaster’s library is working to meet patron needs through requests, reader’s advisory, and inter-library loan. The library accepts requests for consideration to purchase, as well as requests for items not yet published. If the library does not have an item, a purchase request can be made … Read More
In celebration of and support for the enjoyable Taste of Alabaster fundraiser at Siluria Brewery on Oct 9th, AC asked Alabaster Business Alliance (ABA) Director Tracy Coyne a few questions about the organization and the event. What is the Taste of Alabaster and where do the proceeds go? “This is our annual event to raise funds for … Read More
How did you get into jewelry making and what kinds of jewelry do you make? “I got into jewelry making two years ago. I have loved jewelry since I was young. I got into making it after seeing pieces that I loved but the price points were more than I wanted to pay/spend. I make … Read More
By June Mathews The annual Alabaster Health Fair, a mainstay of the city since 2018, has a history of growth that’s set to continue August 16, 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., at the Thompson High School Arena. Admission is free. This year’s theme, ‘Passport to Wellness,’ emphasizes a proactive approach to healthcare and a lifestyle … Read More
Open for Business Alfa Insurance—Shawn Payne Agency The Shawn Payne Agency advises customers about everyday risks and how these risks can affect families and their future. Products offered are auto, home, life, business, renters, and watercraft insurance. 8333 Hwy 119, Alabaster, AL 35007 (205) 378-7255 SPayne@alfains.com alfainsurance.com/agents/shawn-payne Why did you choose Alabaster to build your … Read More
William Cholewinski changes the world one meal at a time. By Lee Hurley Photos by Steven Ross If William Cholewinski’s life story were recorded for television, and it probably should be, it would need at least three seasons of eight episodes each. Though the positive place he is in now is based on hard work, … Read More
Alabaster’s own Holly Dean comes full circle By Barry Wise Smith For Holly Dean, the CEO of Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, life has come full circle. Born at Shelby’s sister hospital Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, Dean grew up in Alabaster before moving to Hoover and graduating high school there. So, when she took the top … Read More
For this retired educator, learning is a way of life. By June Mathews Tommie Mowery Harrison grew up in Wilton, a tiny town about as far south in Shelby County as you can get. A family of modest means, the Mowerys never had money to spare, but Tommie’s parents, Paul and Thelma, worked hard to … Read More
