Sandra Thames, Author at Shelby County Reporter - Page 6 of 16

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Simms is there for her students

The new Alabaster City School System is about to begin its first school year. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, August 9, 2013 8:30 am

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Densmore creates community fellowship

If Rev. Mike Densmore is “chilling,” he is probably in his recliner watching Gunsmoke, Bonanza or an old Hallmark movie…you know, where right overcomes wrong. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, August 2, 2013 2:11 pm

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Sweets are her specialty

K&J Elegant Pastries opened June 1. Located on Kent Dairy Road, the bright pink sign and interior will catch your eye. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, July 26, 2013 9:26 am

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Brakefield willing to go extra mile

Raised in Alabaster on the Kent Dairy Farm, Michelle Kent Brakefield recalls the happiest of childhoods nestled with her parents, Mike and Peggy, grandparents Doug ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, July 19, 2013 10:35 am

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The son of a preacher man

Randy Jamerson, though a city boy, is still part of a country family. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, July 12, 2013 8:34 am

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Let freedom ring in Alabaster

The Webster’s Dictionary definition for “independent” is self-supporting or free from the control of others. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, July 5, 2013 9:42 am

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Ollie loves unconditionally

Ollie celebrated his second birthday on Friday, June 21 with many of his good friends at Chandler Health and Rehabilitation. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, June 28, 2013 9:48 am

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Joneses run a family business

Alabama 119 South is an area filled with lots of small businesses…many of them dealing with auto service, tires or parts. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, June 21, 2013 10:52 am

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Make time for fatherhood

We all have examples or opinions of what “fatherhood” means – being the head of a household with all the responsibilities that entails, making time ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, June 14, 2013 8:47 am

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Glass a pillar in Alabaster’s golf community

Although born and raised in the Hoover area, Greg Glass is well known in the Alabaster-Siluria community. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, May 31, 2013 8:43 am

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Willis born a traveling man

Raised in a military family, Mike Willis knew the pack up and go routine right away. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, May 24, 2013 11:30 am

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Harrell family has long history of service

Jeremiah Harrell is a local, typical 12-year-old. He loves salisbury steak and mashed potatoes with one of his favorite restaurants being Golden Corral. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, May 17, 2013 8:46 am

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Miller mulching through the economic downturn

Mike Miller was born into a Navy family on the island of Guam in 1971. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, May 10, 2013 9:54 am

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Godspeed to the Davenports

Sunday April 27 was the last day for Mark Davenport as pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Alabaster. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, May 3, 2013 11:14 am

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Anthony’s business brings glitz and glam

As Alabaster continues to grow, the public demands more and more varieties of businesses. Those of us who have been here 30 years or so ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, April 29, 2013 6:22 pm

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