Pelham, AL

VOTE EARTH

YOUR LIGHT SWITCH IS YOUR VOTE!

SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2009

8:30 - 9:30 PM

2007 marked the beginning of Earth Hour in Sydney when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 this message went global with 50 million people switching off their lights! It was a big event with global landmarks across the world going black during this hour to take action against global warming.

For 2009 the Earth Hour has taken the shape of a worldwide global election!

YOUR LIGHT SWITCH IS YOUR VOTE....

SWITCH THEM OFF TO VOTE FOR EARTH....LEAVE THEM ON TO VOTE FOR GLOBAL WARMING!

The goal for 2009 Earth Hour is for 1 billion people to switch off their lights in the fight against global warming.

By reaching our across the world the vote will be cast by people from all walks of life, from all countries and states. The call to action is to all individuals, all businesses and all communities.

The question is not what country are you from it is "What PLANET are YOU from?"

VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.

Please take the time to go to the website for EARTH HOUR to learn more about this event and to EARTH HOUR: VOTE EARTH to discover all of the different ways that you as a resident of the Planet Earth can participate in this great program.

As of this writing 2,848 cities, towns and municipalities in 84 countries have already committed to VOTE EARTH for Earth Hour 2009, as part of the worlds first global election between Earth and global warming.

Why don't you use the handy link below to SIGN UP NOW to join in!

About the Author

Debbie Hutchins a Certified Residential Specialist has been a licensed Realtor since 1987. Serving the Greater Birmingham Area and specializing in Shelby County Debbie is available to assist you with your real estate needs. We hope you have enjoyed reading and hope you will come back! You may also subscribe to "debs doodles" and have it delivered to your email! And as always, you are welcome to search the MLS through Debbie's Re/Max website. All phone calls are welcome! You can reach Debbie via her cell phone at 205-368-2474

All data contained within is deemed correct however, RE/MAX First Choice and/or its Sales Associates are not responsible for errors and/or omissions. Prices are subject to change without notice.

This year Spring Clean-Up Day in Pelham will be Saturday, April 18th. This annual event gives residents a chance to discard items that would not be be picked up by the regular garbage service. Waste Management trucks will start picking up items early Saturday morning, so please have your items placed on the curb Friday evening.

What kind of items may be discarded?

• Furniture
• Appliances (see exceptions below)
• Swingsets

Hazardous items will not be picked up....

• Paint
• Oil
• Tires
• Pesticides
• Gas Grills
• Refrigerators
• Freezers

On the following Saturday, April 26th, the Shelby County Landfill will have a FREE landfill day. They will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Please call them at 205-699-3737 for information and remember, they will not accept any toxic materials.

Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP

BIRMINGHAM AREA REAL ESTATE

205.902.4868

Keller Williams

One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150

Hoover, AL 35244

Ann@AnnAllenTeam.com

© 2009 Ann Allen, All rights reserved

There were 15 home sales in Pelham Alabama in February 2009. This was down from a spike to 34 in December, but closer to the 18 that sold in November. The average salesprice was $161,895 which was down from $187,606 in January. Prices have come down in Pelham, but part of the reason for the drop in average salesprice is the fact that only one home over $250,000 sold in February. Typically we see more of the higher priced homes in Ballantrae sell and that brings the average price up. Sales ranged from $110,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in Sommersby to $290,000 for a 4 bedroom, 3 bath in the Laughlin section of Ballantrae. Currently there are 289 properties on the market in Pelham (down from 334 in September). Showing activity has really picked up in the last two weeks and contracts are being written. Pelham home sales in March should jump up. In March 2008 we saw 32 homes close in Pelham, I expect we will see March 2009's number close to that.

Looking for a new home? The internet is a great place to start. Search for a home in Pelham, Alabama or the Greater Birmingham Area at my website www.ToniBird.com.

The City of Pelham is providing FREE prescription drug discount cards to Pelham residents. The cards are available through a program sponsored by the National League of Cities. The discount card program is administered by CVS Caremark, with about 25 pharmacies around the city participating, along with over 59,000 pharmacies across the United States.

These discount cards are not a form of insurance, and there are no restrictions based on existing health coverage. All ages and income levels are eligible to receive this discount, with average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. The card can be used whenever prescriptions are not covered by insurance.

To get a card, stop by one of the participating pharmacies or Pelham City Hall, the Pelham Library, Pelham Senior Center or Pelham Municipal Court. There are no enrollment forms and no membership fees.

To find out more you can call 1-888-620-1749 or visit the CVS Caremark website.

Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP

BIRMINGHAM AREA REAL ESTATE

205.902.4868

Keller Williams

One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150

Hoover, AL 35244

Ann@AnnAllenTeam.com

© 2009 Ann Allen, All rights reserved

Pelham Civic Complex hosts the

2009 Southeastern Hockey Conference Championship

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The Pelham Civic Complex will be hosting the 1st Annual Southeastern Hockey Conference Championship. Rivals from:

University of Alabama
University of Arkansas
University of Florida
University of Georgia
Louisiana State University
Mississippi State University
University of South Carolina
University of Tennessee

will meet in the Greater Birmingham Area to battle for bragging rights, and the ultimate title in the conference: SouthEast Champions.

After its great success this 2008-09 season, the Frozen Tide is ready to keep on rolling! The boys hope to enjoy some "home field" advantage in Pelham.

PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE "FROZEN TIDE" AND ALABAMA HOCKEY!

The Southeast Hockey Conference Championships will be held on Friday, February 27, Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the Pelham Civic Complex

Friday 2/27/09

12:00 noon - Tennessee v. Mississippi State

3:00 pm - South Carolina v. LSU

6:30 - Opening Ceremony

7:00 p.m. - Alabama v. Florida

10:00 pm - Arkansas v. Georgia

Home teams are in bold

Saturday 2/28/09

12:00 Noon - 3rd highest ranked Losing Team v. 4th highest ranked Losing Team for 7th place in the Conference

3:00 p.m. - Highest ranked Losing Team v 4th highest ranked Losing Team for 5th place in the Conference

7:00 p.m. - Highest ranked Winning Team v 4th Highest ranked Winning Team

10:00 p.m. - 2nd Highest ranked Winning Team v 3rd Highest ranked Winning Team

Sunday, 3/1/09

11:30 a.m. - Consolation Game for 3rd place in the Conference

2:00 pm - 1st ever SHC Championship Game!!

Tickets on sale now at www.bamahockey.net $10.00 per 2 games sessions or $25.00 for weekend pass.

See you at the games!!!