Holiday magic Leaders’ Corner continues serving the community
Elvin Hill’s Hayden Jeffries makes a difference Running
SCHS cross country continues incredible growth
From Columbiana Main Street Shop Local • Eat Local
PHOTO BY JEREMY RAINES
city leadership
5 Columbiana Mayor David Mitchell gives insight to all of the happenings across the city
arts & culture
6 The Guide: See everything happening in Columbiana throughout December, January and February
9 See the latest happenings from the Shelby County Arts Council here in Columbiana with great upcoming events
schools & sports
10 Get to know Shelby County star athlete Anthony Palmieri, who was an integral piece of this year’s playoff football team
12 Elvin Hill Elementary School teacher Hayden Jeffries highlights her love for community and education
meet your neighbors
24 Were you spotted? Check out our spotted photos to see if you are featured from one of the many recent events in Columbiana
32 My Columbiana: Cathy Hitt, owner of the Farm Company on Main Street, shares her favorite aspects of this special community
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columbiana living
EDITORIAL
Anna Grace Moore
Rachel Raiford
Mackenzee Simms
Andrew Simonson
Noah Wortham
DESIGN
Sydney Allen
Jamie Dawkins
Rowan Futrell
Connor Martin-Lively
MARKETING
Evann Campbell
Octavia Campbell
Rachel Henderson
Rhett McCreight
Viridiana Romero
ADMINISTRATION
Mary Jo Eskridge
Alec Etheredge
Stacey Meadows
Lauren Morris
Kayla Reeves
Leslie Reeves
Brittany Schofield
Leaders’ Corner Coffee
Tiffany Patrick helps serve the community through a special local coffee house.
Photo by Jeremy Raines
Design by Jamie Dawkins
LLife in Columbiana is what small-town living is all about. A tight-knit community, the heartbeat of this city lives in the residents who call at home.
With that, we are excited to bring to you Columbiana Living, the newest lifestyle publication presented by Shelby County Newsmedia, Inc.
Not only are we excited to bring this new magazine to each of you, but Columbiana is our home as well, making this a passion project for us.
The Columbiana Bugler had an incredible run for so many years, but with the growth of the city, a magazine was a logical next step.
With this publication, we can give you an in-depth look at the people, the businesses, the educators and leaders who make Columbiana such a magical place to live and do business.
The simple serenity of the city lends itself to incredible photos, stories and so much more that will pop in each page of this magazine.
Each edition will feature consistent that you can find in each issue, including feature stories, school and sport Q&As, calendar events, spotted photos and other tidbits that help you get to know more about the community and your neighbors.
A quarterly publication, we are very proud of this magazine and will work to make you proud of it as well.
Inside this first issue, immerse yourself with the holiday feel of true community spirit with Leaders’ Corner Coffee & Tea, learn about the rapid growth of the running Wildcats of Shelby County’s cross country team, learn about Farm Company owner Cathy Hitt’s favorites in Columbiana and enjoy getting to know Elvin Hill teacher Hayden Jeffries as well as SCHS star athlete Anthony Palmieri.
The possibilities are endless for what Columbiana Living can do and we can’t wait to watch this publication grow into a staple in this community.
If you have any story ideas, share them with us by emailing alec.etheredge@ shelbycountyreporter.com so we can tell your stories. You are the one who makes this city thrive.
Join us in celebrating this special occasion and let’s continue to showcase why living in Columbiana is second to none.
alec.etheredge@shelbycountyreporter.com
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a letter from the mayor
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you enjoy this first edition of the Columbiana Living quarterly magazine.
As of this writing, we have just completed the 2024 election and celebrated Veterans’ Day. Thanks to all who served. We owe you a great debt of gratitude. Elections always bring about change, hopefully, for the better.
I hope you all had a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. Despite life’s trials and tribulations, I, and most of you, have more to be thankful for than we can ever express. It’s great that we take a day to celebrate with family and friends and reflect on our many blessings.
provide the services we all expect. During the same period, cumulative inflation was 14.3%, so; we’re staying ahead of inflation. Year over year, from FY2023 to FY2024, recurring revenues increased 16.7%, building permits increased 76%, and business licenses increased 43%. These data points are positive economic indicators for our City, its businesses, and residents.
Mayor David Mitchell
December is a busy month for Columbiana. I hope you enjoy the Christmas parade, Christmas in the Park at Old Mill Square, and so many other holiday events. As we celebrate this joyous season please remember, and do whatever you can, to help those less fortunate. Giving is what it is all about.
As we celebrate this joyous season please remember, and do whatever you can, to help those less fortunate. Giving is what it is all about.
Let me also congratulate the Shelby County High School Wildcat football team and cross country team for outstanding seasons and their participation in State playoffs and the State cross country meet. We look forward to great performances from SCHS athletics for the remainder of the school year.
As we close out 2024 and ring in 2025, I want to share a few factoids that I hope will allow you to feel as good about our City as I do. I’m a bit of a data geek, so, bear with me.
Between Fiscal Year (FY)2022 and FY2024 the City saw a 17.1% increase in recurring revenues. This is what we pay the City’s bills with and
Someone recently told me the City needed to get more grant money for improving aging infrastructure to stimulate business and economic development. Well, more than $5 million (one-third) of the revenue in our FY2025 budget comes from grant funding. The vast majority, over $4 million, is for infrastructure such as sewer, storm water drainage, and street improvements. The next largest category of grant funding is for public safety such as the police and fire departments, while the third largest amount of grant funds are going toward recreation. The big ticket item there is new lighting for the baseball fields at the Sports Complex. Thanks to all in the City who help us to pursue and receive these competitive grants.
I talk about these grants and associated projects at our live streamed and recorded City Council Meetings, on the Mayor’s Monthly Video, in Bugler articles and, going forward, I’ll write about them in this magazine. The thing about communication is you can never do enough of it, so; sometimes I sound like a broken record.
I hope this holiday message, the City’s past performance data, and project plans for 2025 leave you with a positive outlook for Columbiana, its future, and allow you to…
Keep smilin’!
David
Mitchell, Mayor of Columbiana
COLUMBIANA
CHRISTMAS FRIDAYS EVERY FRIDAY IN DECEMBER
5-9 P.M. Main Street Columbiana
Each Friday in December, the city of Columbiana and Main Street Columbiana will put on a festive night of cheer to celebrate the holiday season. Starting with the Christmas parade on Dec. 6, the city will transform into a winter wonderland with hot chocolate, cider, music and much more all the way through the New Year’s party on Dec. 27. Each Friday will kick off at 5 p.m. and last until 9 p.m.
THE GUIDE
AROUND TOWN
DEC. 3 | 6 P.M.
Columbiana City Council meeting City Hall
DEC. 6 | 5 P.M.
Columbiana Christmas Parade Main Street
DEC. 7 | 10 A.M.
Artist Market at SCAC
Shelby County Arts Council
DEC. 7 | 1 P.M.
Christmas Tour of Homes Citywide
DEC. 8 | 4 P.M.
Jingle All The Way Dolores
Hydock and Bobby Horton Show
Shelby County Arts Council
DEC. 13 | 5 P.M.
Christmas in Columbiana Main Street
DEC. 14 | 1:30 P.M.
Sean of the South Christmas Concert
Shelby County Arts Council
DEC. 14 | 5 P.M.
Lay Lake Christmas Boat Parade Lay Lake
DEC. 17 | 6 P.M.
Columbiana City Council meeting City Hall
DEC. 20 | 5 P.M.
Christmas in Columbiana Main Street
DEC. 23-JAN. 6 | ALL DAY
Christmas break for Shelby County Schools
DEC. 25 | ALL DAY Christmas Day
DEC. 27 | 6 P.M.
Not Quite New Year’s Party Main Street
JAN. 1 | ALL DAY New Year’s Day
FRIDAY, DEC. 6
Columbiana Christmas Parade
5 P.M. Main Street Columbiana
The city of Columbiana will hold its popular annual Christmas parade on Friday, Dec. 6 down Main Street. Gather
at Old Mill Square for food trucks, hot chocolate, musical performances and more ahead of the parade, which will feature several floats all leading up to Santa pulling down Main Street.
SATURDAY, DEC. 14
Sean of the South Christmas Show
1:30-3:30 P.M.
Shelby County Arts Council
Sean of the South will perform a Christmas Show at the Song Theater in Columbiana on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Held at the Shelby County Arts Council, the performance will be an enjoyable experience as you prepare to ring in the holidays during a festive time of the year.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, FEB. 21-22
Cowboy Day and Rodeo
FRIDAY NIGHT AND ALL DAY SATURDAY
Main Street and Shelby County Arts Council
One of the most popular annual events in Columbiana each year, Cowboy Day will return for its 17th year in 2025 during the weekend of Feb. 21-22. Kicking off with the rodeo on Friday night and continuing all day on Saturday, Cowboy Day will feature a special parade, loads of vendors, food trucks, arts and crafts and so much more.
FRIDAY, DEC. 27
Not Quite New Year’s Party
6-9 P.M.
Main Street Columbiana
On Friday, Dec. 27, Columbiana will host its annual New Year’s bash, a Not Quite New Year’s Party. The event will take place a few days before New Year’s Eve, bringing together the community for a fun time as they prepare to say goodbye to 2024 and hello to a new beginning in 2025. The event will start at 6 p.m. and feature plenty of family-fun throughout the night on Main Street in Columbiana.
PALMIERI
Senior running back at Shelby County High School
ANTHONY
Growing up, what made you want to play running back?
Growing up, I always dreamed of playing running back because I wanted the ball in my hands-on offense to make a big play. It’s fun to go out and have the chance to make a difference for the team with the ball in your hands.
Personally, what did you focus on coming into this season to help you have such a breakout performance this season for the Wildcats?
I think the difference in a breakout season this year is changing my position from wide receiver to running back. With that change, I had to put in a ton of work in the offseason. I worked hard every day to train in the offseason so I could be ready for the transition to the running back position for my team.
How have you seen this team’s culture change over the years under head coach Zeb Ellison?
The team has changed to be more together. There isn’t any drama. With that change, we have more of a brotherhood rather than being selfish. We all come together with one goal in mind and that is to win football games. In our mind, we have a winning mentality now, which has helped us have the success we’ve had this year.
What is your favorite thing about playing for Shelby County?
My favorite thing about playing for Shelby County is the relationships I have built with my teammates and coaches along with playing for a small town. At that point, you feel a sense of pride like you are playing for more than just yourself, but your teammates and the community.
What does it mean to you to bring a home playoff game to Columbiana?
To bring home a home playoff game means more than anything to me. I played for a state championship and won it all, so I know the feeling of winning when it really matters.
What do you enjoy to do outside of football?
Outside of football, I enjoy working out, hunting and fishing and spending time with family and friends.
As a senior, what do you think you will miss the most about being at Shelby County High School?
As a senior, I am going to miss playing football on a Friday night and miss playing with my brothers I have made at Shelby County High School.
HAYDEN JEFFRIES
Second Grade Teacher at Elvin Hill Elementary
What do you enjoy most about teaching in your hometown?
I love being a part of this community. Whether running into students at a local restaurant or store, or getting to watch former students perform on a stage or field, it is a joy to be involved in my students’ lives more than just during the school day.
What makes Elvin Hill such a special place to be a teacher?
Elvin Hill is truly an amazing place to work. The faculty and staff work so hard to support our students and their families, as well as each other both in the good and bad times. Our administrators try to ensure that every child, parent, teacher and family member knows they are loved and supported no matter what they are going through.
You have such special family ties to the school and education, how soon did you know you wanted to be a teacher and what made you decide to go into that profession?
Coming from a family of educators, it was no surprise that this is what I wanted to do. But I knew for sure that I wanted to be a teacher when I was a seven year old second grader in Mrs. Austin’s class here at Elvin Hill, the school named after my grandfather. She made learning magical and loved her students so well. I decided I wanted to follow in her footsteps and become a teacher.
Why do you love being a teacher?
There is nothing like seeing a student’s face light up when they suddenly understand something for the first time, or when they reach a goal they have been striving to meet. Also, getting many hugs and smiles from sweet children each day really touches my heart.
What do you hope your second grade kids will take away from the year and remember most as they move forward in life?
I want them to remember that they are loved. They will gain knowledge and information, but most importantly, I want them to know they are loved and that there is always someone in their corner.
What is your number one piece of advice for all students?
Keep trying. We all get knocked down. The people who do well in life are the ones who get up and keep trying…never give up!
Who has served as the biggest role model for you in your career?
I mentioned my teacher Mrs. Austin, but I was also privileged to be raised by a mom who was one of my middle school teachers, and have an aunt who was my fourth grade teacher and went on to be a principal of Elvin Hill. They continue to be tremendous role models for me, even now as their students over the years seek them out to tell them what a difference they made. I think that is what all teachers strive to do--make a difference in others’ lives.
BREWING EXCITEMENT
Leaders’ Corner Coffee & Tea works to create special atmosphere on Main Street
BY STEPHEN DAWKINS
PHOTOS BY JEREMY RAINES
IIn a place like Columbiana, a storefront on Main Street is almost sacred. With it comes a responsibility to not just sell antiques or flowers or whatever the case may be, but to serve as an integral part of the community.
With a name that is a tribute to the space’s longtime and fondly-remembered tenant, Leaders’ Corner Coffee & Tea is not only front and central at the intersection of Main Street and College Street, but a critical part of Columbiana’s unique community feel.
The idea for Leaders’ Corner began when Bob Kuehner was looking for administrative offices for his Amazing Kids Management Group, which manages School for Amazing Kids childcare locations in Alabaster, Calera and two in Helena. The space in Columbiana was purchased, and they began building out the offices with large meeting spaces.
“But [Kuehner] started looking around and thinking this is a lot of space to not really do much of anything with,” said Tiffany Patrick, general manager and operating partner for Leaders’ Corner.
“So then, there was the thought, ‘We do all of our business meetings in coffee shops, we don’t ever just meet in an office, and there’s not one here in Columbiana, so why don’t we open one?’”
The name Leaders’ Corner pays homage to the department store, Columbiana Leader, that was so prominent in Columbiana for decades. Kuehner writes on the Leaders’ Corner web page that leadership can be defined as “influence,” which parallels the mission of Amazing Kids to influence the world for a return that pleases God.
“We want this place to serve this community. We want it to be special. We want people to smile fondly when they think of us as they consider where to get a great cup of coffee, breakfast or lunch. And we want them to grin with delight as they come through the door and hang out with us, over and over,” Kuehner said.
‘MAYBE I’D BE INTERESTED’
The space, name and a business plan were in place, but Kuehner needed someone to handle the
day-to-day operations of the coffee shop. That’s where Patrick came in.
Patrick was working as an assistant director of the School for Amazing Kids location in Pelham, but the location was closing. She requested to talk with Kuehner about the coffee shop position—but for a friend and not herself.
“I’ve always been in more of a support role. Being the one in charge has never really been my thing,” Patrick said. “But my friend passed on the opportunity, and pretty much for the rest of that weekend, it was truly just the Holy Spirit poking at me and saying, ‘I’ve prepared you for this.’ You can’t ignore that nudge for long.”
Well, much has happened between the decision to install Patrick in her position and the business today. First, Patrick had to learn how to make coffee—she had no experience in the area and had never operated an espresso machine.
“Am I a coffee lover? Yes. Coffee fanatic? Yeah. Maybe coffee addict might be the right word to describe it,” Patrick said. “Obviously, I’ve learned a lot more about the science behind the coffee, and I’m the kind of person that loves that side of things, too.
“I absolutely love this job. I love what I do here. I
love the relationships that I’m building in this community.”
‘WE LIKE TO HAVE FUN...THROW A FEW FLAVORS TOGETHER’
In the beginning, the offerings were simple: coffee drinks and a few basic breakfast croissants. The menu now includes breakfast entrees like a breakfast bowl, loaded grits and avocado toast; lunch options like the Leaders BLT and paninis; and salads and pastries.
Many of the menu items have interesting stories and/or were developed and named by employees, like the Spicy Shelby. A former employee made herself a sandwich for lunch that had rotisserie seasoned chicken, pepper jack cheese and a homemade fire sauce on Italian bread. The item is now a favorite among customers.
“We like to have fun,” Patrick said. “So we just play around, throw a few flavors together and see what happens. And then it’s great—or we say, ‘Nope, not doing that one again.’”
Coffee drinks include all the staples you would expect in a coffee shop, along with teas and
“It is less of a coffee shop where I am serving customers, and it’s more like an extension of my home that I’m inviting guests into.”
-Tiffany Patrick
smoothies.
The coffee is roasted to exacting specifications by a specialty roaster in the hills of Tennessee, lovingly called the “happy hippies.”
Various coffee drinks have been added through the years. There are always seasonal options and even special requests that aren’t on the menu.
Patrick credits Kuehner with much of the creativity.
“He is the visionary. He can come up with the stories that pull people in, and the big ideas. And I’m like, we’re already doing these other things. But my attention to detail and fine-tuning things to make it work, I think that’s really what creates a great partnership.”
‘AVENUE FOR A BIGGER MINISTRY’
Part of the mission of Leaders’ Corner is to support the community. The business participates in events including Monster Walk and Public Safety Day, and
you’ll see Leaders’ Corner coffee and perhaps food at other happenings—Patrick even offered breakfast for a fishing tournament at Beeswax.
“I love the fact that we are able to be such a supporter of the community—being able to get involved in as many community activities as we can,” Patrick said.
But even beyond the event are the day-to-day opportunities. Patrick said she feels like the businesses on Main Street have a synergy that benefits all. “It creates a dynamic of being able to work together as a team,” she said. “It’s not a competition.”
The shop’s introduction to the community was the Columbiana Christmas parade in 2021.
“We didn’t even have a computer yet to take orders. We were just giving away coffee and meeting people, saying, ‘Hi, this is who we are. This is what this is going to become.’ And just watching over the course of three years what is has become: a conversational staple for people. ‘Oh, yeah, let’s go
meet over at the Leader.’ Or, ‘Let’s do lunch at Leaders’ Corner.’ I love that it has become such a part of the community so quickly. I feel like I’ve been here a lot longer than three years. It’s hard to believe.”
Patrick cherishes the friendships she has made through the coffee shop.
“It is less of a coffee shop where I am serving customers, and it’s more like an extension of my home that I’m inviting guests into,” Patrick said. “I want everyone who comes in here to be able to feel that. I like to figure out what somebody is going to order without them actually having to ask for it. It’s a small thing, but people absolutely love that. They’re like, ‘I have a usual!’”
Sometimes, the regulars are handling difficult business at the Shelby County Courthouse just down the road.
“I don’t know how many times God has opened up an opportunity for a conversation because someone has walked in and I can tell there are tears in their eyes,” she said. “I’ve had people come through that are on the way to a custody case, or
going through a divorce or some other moment they never thought they’d have in their life. And they stopped here first, and I was able to give them a hug, pray with, or just words of encouragement. I don’t feel like I’m here to run a business. I feel like this is a calling here in this community with these people: How can I be the hands and feet of Christ here in this town through what God has blessed us with here at Leaders’ Corner? This is the just an avenue for a bigger ministry.”
The Perfect Gift
RACING TO NEW HEIGHTS
Shelby County High School cross country team taking major strides as a program
BY TYLER RALEY
PHOTOS BY JEREMY RAINES
RRunning, a motion that has stood at the root of nearly all branches of athletic activity throughout history, is growing rapidly on its own. If you don’t believe it, just ask the Shelby County cross country team.
The Wildcats are beginning to understand that feeling, seeing their program flourish as a result of hard work and outstanding leadership. They have not always been this way, though.
Now that his team’s roster numbers are up, head coach Jason Mayfield is excited for the new heights that the future holds for his kids, something he hoped for when he returned for his second stint at Shelby County High School.
Mayfield is in his 21st year of teaching at Columbiana Middle School, but he has been a passionate runner for much of his life. In 2009, he stepped up and coached the high school girls cross country program, where his team made it to state under his guidance. He later stepped down from the program, but still supported it as much as possible.
When 2022 came along and the opportunity arose
for him to step back into command, the decision was never in question, but it did not come without its challenges.
“I had four boys in 2022 and we got together a girls team by adding a couple of middle school kids late, so we ended up with a team of nine and were not very successful,” Mayfield said. “We have 31 this year, middle and high school… We’ve been able to have some of the same kids building each year, and cross country is a lot about putting in that mileage from year to year. It’s been tremendous just to see their growth.”
A lot of the program’s rapid increase has in some way generated from the philosophies that Mayfield preaches to his runners each season.
For cross country runners, a critical determinant in how well they develop is mental and having the right mindset about what they are doing and why they are doing it.
Mayfield has made it a point to let his kids know that while this sport is competitive, their sights should always be up, because even after they stop
running for teams competitively, their standards will follow them in this activity for life.
“I want them to be successful, but I also want them to be able to run for life,” Mayfield said. “Running, you can take it seriously and pour yourself into it, but you can also get a whole lot out of it that can help you become a successful person later. It’s been good to see the kids take some of those lessons to heart, find that they’re getting some success and that they’re hungry for more.”
“When you’re able to see how it transforms individual’s lives and then when you’re able to see the pride that some of the former kids that you coached, the pride that they have in the program, that means quite a lot. It makes it special.
”
–Jason Mayfield
consistent success can take them.
Those messages have translated well to the race course, as the Wildcats are continually rolling out successful results from year to year since Mayfield took over.
The 2022 season presented the first trip to state for the boys team since 2008. The following year, both the boys and the girls qualified for state for the first time in the program’s history.
As his kids continue to set goals for themselves, Mayfield has seen a buy-in from them on where
“It’s been neat having that success. It’s that good problem of, ‘Okay, you met the goals that you set, so what do you do from there,’” Mayfield said. “Fortunately, I don’t think that the team as a whole is satisfied at all yet. It’s fun to get to see them at that point because we’ve got one senior, so we really have a great opportunity in the coming years.”
Knowing that his kids have learned to always push themselves tells Mayfield that true development is happening and that his kids want to get better. Being the seasoned runner that he is, the growth of
individuals in that aspect has unarguably been his favorite part of coaching.
With the track that Shelby County is on, there is a lot of faith that it will continue its upward trend, sprinting toward that long-awaited goal of a state title.
“We have kids, pictures of them at their first race
and pictures of them now, they’re just physically completely different,” Mayfield said. “When you’re able to see how it transforms individual’s lives and then when you’re able to see the pride that some of the former kids that you coached, the pride that they have in the program, that means quite a lot. It makes it special.”
MONSTERS ON MAIN
PHOTOS BY RACHEL RAIFORD AND ANDREW SIMONSON
On Halloween night, Main Street was covered with residents from Columbiana and beyond, as they put on their best costume for the annual Monsters on Main event.
15. Zina Cartwell, Lailah F., Jayce F. and Shae Ferrell
16. Tommy Ponder and Beverly
17. Leo McClain
18. Madi Mizell and Patrick Hayes
19. Willow and Scarlett
DISCOVER SHELBY FEST
The Shelby County Arts Council’s annual fall event, Discover Shelby Fest, took place this year on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Old Mill Square and on Columbiana Main Street.
1. Roy and Lynn Frazier
2. Terri Lambert, Lita Childers and Gillian Waybright
3. Grayson Pickett, Chris Selman and Debbie Portera
4. Shelly Davis and Lindsay Dyess
5. Jim and Mambi Foose with Michelle and Lee Griffin
6. Jasmin and Ben Ndalima
7. Flora Roberts and Kevin Pulsifer
8. Donna Owen, Becky Clark and Sherry Anderson
9. Mitchell and Veronica Davenport
10. Jesse and Caroline Crowe
11. Jonathan Venable and Weston
12. Eli Holliman, Madison Vera and Nico Palmieri
PHOTOS BY NOAH WORTHAM
The inaugural Shelby County Hall of Fame ceremony took place in October, celebrating seven inductees, including many with ties to Columbiana.
1. Donald and Sandra Hayes with Angela Washington alongside Deborah Palmer and Jennifer Colley
2. Steven Boydstun and Jeff Walker
3. Kerri Pate with Zach Zahariadis and Rick Ellis
4. Aiden Poe and Chris Stricklin
5. Jeff and James Purvis
6. Kathlyn Boyd Lathion and Linda Fields McCray
7. Don Hughes and Patty Hughes with Joyce Lewis
8. Johnny Mcclain and Annie Mcclain
9. Patti Smith
10. Bobby J. Pierson and Lillie P. Pierson
11. Russ Allison, Kevin Morris and Randy May
12. Tom and Betty Walker
SHELBY COUNTY HALL OF FAME
PHOTOS BY NOAH WORTHAM
COLUMBIANA WITCHES RIDE
BY
NOAH WORTHAM
A group of residents dressed in their Halloween finest joined each other in a spooky ride through Columbiana during the annual Witches Ride on Saturday, Oct. 5.
1. Michele Faulkner and Molly Beth Gay
2. Avery and RJ
3. Paula Cooper and Peggy Miller
4. Debbie Porter and Regina Johnsey
5. Amy Ellison and Beth Horton
6. Sara Catherine Pennington and Cathy Hitt
7. Paula Cooper and JR Cooper
8. Kayla Milam and Kendra Bailey
9. Braleigh and Braxton Tidmore with Sadie Weber
10. Taylor Tidmore, Cayla Weber and Hannah Kate Littleton
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Christmas on Main Street
The Columbiana Christmas Parade I love a parade, but Columbiana’s Christmas parade is my favorite! It’s just magical! The parade takes a magical trip down Main Street, putting the community in the holiday spirit.
A night out
The Shelby County Arts Council Song Theatre
We are fortunate to have the Shelby County Arts Council in Columbiana, especially the Song Theatre. It is a great date night and every seat gives you a perfect view. I always enjoy seeing Cash Back perform there.
Supporting local
Owning a small business
Owning a small business in Columbiana has been one of my greatest adventures! I’ve loved being involved with the community and making new, life-long friends. I have the opportunity every day to share why I love this community.
A warm bite to eat
Miss Robbie’s Vegetable Soup at Davis Drugs
One of my favorite things about working on Main Street is the convenience to Miss Robbie’s vegetable soup from Davis Drugs and Snack Bar. It is the absolute best, especially on a good cold day.
A team effort
Columbiana Main Street I love being involved with Columbiana Main Street. It has been a great adventure. I love working with other small towns, as well meeting and making new friends from all over the country. They all have loved Columbiana.
