Diane Williams

What's cooking in Pell City, AL?

I have been watching the folks on the street in front of the Texaco cooking for a while now. Every time I drive by this Pell City location, the smell of their cooking is wonderful. When I was leaving my Real Estate Office late the other night, I decided to go see what's cooking and get something for dinner. When I got there, they were sold out of the Boston Butts, so I decided on the Baby Back Ribs. They were delicious; the meat fell of the bones. My son who is not much of a pork eater could not get enough of them.

While I was in Pell City today I decided to stop to see what was cooking, and I found Staci Mims and Tyler Etress hard at work cooking Boston Butt, Spare and Baby Back Ribs.

Want something delicious for dinner? Give them a try, you will not be disappointed. You can also order cold slaw and potato salad.

Call to reserve your order, they sell out quick. Thier number is 205-814-0050.

Want To Keep The Hood Out Of Your Neighborhood? Form A Neighborhood Watch Program

Most neighborhoods in Pell City and St Clair County are crime free. We want to make sure that they stay that way. Do not wait until something occurs before you have a plan in place. We all want to keep the hood out of the neighborhood. Now is the time to establish a Neighborhood Watch Program.

1. Contact your local law enforcement agency and let them know you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch Program in your area. They will guide you to the appropriate resources.

2. Start by taking the time to get to know your neighbors. With all of the multitasking that goes on in everyday life, people do not take the time from their busy schedule to bond with their neighbors.

3. Get the support of a group of individuals that are committed to achieving the same goal of keeping the neighborhood safe.

4. Schedule a community meeting. Make it fun by asking everyone to bring a covered dish. Spend time getting to know each other. If there is not a space large enough for your meeting, contact your local church and ask permission to meet there. Discuss all the issues that affect the community and come up with solutions to help solve these problems.

5. Define the geographic area that this group is planning to cover. As the community grows, the size of the area will grow.

6. Make sure each resident in the area that did not attend the meetings, knows about the efforts the community is taking to form the neighborhood watch. Encourage them to be the ears and eyes of the area.

7. Your local law enforcement has safety officers who can give you ideas to help you keep your community safe.

8. Make sure to have meetings for everyone to share their ideas on a regular basis. It is essential to keep the meetings interesting.

The most important people in our lives are our loved ones. Be proactive, so we can keep them and our homes safe. Now is the time to keep the hood out of the neighborhood, form a Neighborhood Watch Program.

Let's pull together in Pell City and St Clair County to make sure our area stays crime free.

Mark Your Calendars, St. Clair County, Al is Rocking This September

Mark your calendars, you do not want to miss any of the outdoor activates going on in our local area. Rocking with the music or fishing in a tournament, there is a lot going on in St Clair, Al this September 2010

Things to do:

September 18 & 19, 2010 Lakeside Park ~Pell City, Al

Third Annual ~Blues Festival & Car Show

Proceeds Go To Lakeside Hospice ~Indigent Care Program

September 18 & 19, 2010 ~Leeds Downtown

Third Annual ~Downtown Folk Festival

September 25^th ~Riverside, AL

First Annual Fishing Tournament

And

The Riverside International Chili Society Cook Off

Proceeds Go To The Riverside Volunteer Fire Department

This is going to be so much fun rocking with the music, enjoying the food, crafts and so much more. I have marked my calendar and it is full for September, I am playing close to home in St Clair County.

Celebrating Labor Day Weekend On Logan Martin Lake

Summer has flown by, and Labor Day has once again slipped up on us. Most of Pell City and the Logan Martin Lake area will be celebrating it as the last unofficial summer holiday on Logan Martin Lake. Before we crank up the boats and jet skis, let's reflect on the reason why we can spend a long weekend celebrating this day.

On September 5, 1882, the original celebration was done by having the first Labor Day Parade in New York City. This date was originally set aside as an acknowledgment for the working men and women by the Labor Unions. It was not celebrated as the official national holiday until 1894.

Historians believe that Peter McGuire, secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, came up with the idea. The New Jersey Historical Society can show some evidence that Matthew Maguire was the first one to come up with the idea. This day was originally supposed to show strength for the labor organizations.

President Grover Cleveland who was not a labor union supporter signed into law designating the first Monday in September as a national holiday. Historians believed President Cleveland rushed it through congress for approval for some much needed political repair. Earlier in that year, President Cleveland sent federal troops to end a strike at the Pullman Co. in Chicago, IL. Thirty four workers were killed during this action.

Membership in Labor Unions is almost a thing of the past. Most of us today relate to celebrating the holiday as one set aside for the working people.

Enjoy your long Labor Day weekend, by playing safe on Logan Martin Lake. It will be nice to be able to reflect back on the good times we had with family and friends.

The South Park Shopping Center Developers Have Broken Ground On The New Home Of The Publix Super Market In Pell City, AL

The developers have broken ground on the new South Park Shopping Center in Pell City AL. The excavation work is moving quickly and is exciting to watch. Information from the Daily Home shows that the new South Park Shopping Center will have a 45,000 square foot store for the Publix Super Market. There will also be additional retail spaces available on this 13 acre development.

The residents of the Pell City area would like to thank Bill Ellison the developer, and all of his supporters for helping to bring Publix Super Market to their new home in Pell City, AL. The South Park Shopping Center new retail stores will help our local economy grow.

The South Park Shopping Center will be built south of town on 231 next to the Maple Village Apartments. Everyone is looking forward to purchasing their groceries in the new Publix Super Market.

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