Shelby Living December 2014

A modern home Mt Laurel home features a contemporary spin on a traditional design style

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FROM THE EDITOR

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am a terrible cook, but I love good food.

That is one of the reasons I fell in love with my husband, who cooks all of our meals. For my husband, cooking is an act of love, and he enjoys the process, whether he is making meals for the two of us or preparing a mini-feast for a family gathering.

Deborah Stone has the same attitude when it comes to making food. Stone, the owner of Stone Hollow Farmstead in Harpersville and The Pantry in Crestline Village, relies on family recipes to get through the holiday season each year. Passed down through generations, the recipes fill stomachs but also warm hearts.

In this issue of Shelby Living, Stone shares recipes for to create the perfect holiday party. Some of these recipes are from her family, while others are from The Pantry or the farm.

None are very time-consuming. Stone and some helpers completed almost all of the food the morning of our photo shoot.

The best part of the meals is that they make great leftovers, always important during the holidays. The biscuits, which smelled amazing, can be eaten as a side at dinner, slathered with jam for breakfast the following morning and paired with brisket for sandwiches.

Check out everything you will need to create an unforgettable holiday party menu on page 46.

If you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping yet, make sure to check out our gift guide starting on page 18. Shelby County stores offer so many unique items that it should be easy to mark everyone off your list.

Elsewhere in this issue you will find news on the St. Vincent’s One Nineteen expansion and the story of Terri Sullivan, who recently set a state cycling record.

As always, please contact me if you have any questions, concerns or story ideas. I hope you have a very safe and happy holiday. l

SHELBY Living EDITORIAL Graham Brooks Molly Davidson Drew Granthum Neal Wagner CONTRIBUTORS Laura Brookhart Amy Jones Lisa Phillips PRODUCTION Jamie Dawkins Robyn Holm Amanda Porter Jon Goering MARKETING Kristy Brown Ashley Duckett Daniel Holmes Candi Johnson Nicole Loggins Rhett McCreight Denise McDonald Meagan Mims Kim McCulla Kari Yoder ADMINISTRATION Tim Prince Katie McDowell Mary Jo Eskridge Hailey Dolbare Laurel Cousins

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A MODERN HOME Mt Laurel home features a contemporary spin on a traditional design style

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THE PERFECT PARTY Feed a full house with delicious recipes from Stone Hollow Farmstead

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THE SIMPLE LIFE

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SHORT STORIES

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BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

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SHELBY SPOTTED

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WHY I LOVE SHELBY COUNTY

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GET IN THE SPIRIT The Shelby County Arts Council will host a series of festive events in December METALWORKS Local artist uses metal to create unique jewelry designs

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health & fitness home & food 14

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RECORD-SETTING RIDE Terri Sullivan captures the Alabama women’s cross-state cycling record

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A MODERN HOME Mt Laurel home features a contemporary spin on a traditional design style

THE ONE NINETEEN DREAM Long-planned expansion enhances community care

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Local stores offer everything you need for the holiday shopping season

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SEWN WITH LOVE Business creates heirloom garments and offers sewing classes in Inverness

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CHICKEN SALAD CHICK Community welcomes popular restaurant to Shelby County

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THE PERFECT PARTY Feed a full house with delicious recipes from Stone Hollow Farmstead

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THE SIMPLE LIFE

Put a lid on it What would happen if we took a peek into your basement or garage?

Would we see an array of boxes and crates that have kept your holiday decorations nicely stored for the last 11 months? Or would we see something that looked like a bomb exploded?

It’s easy to look around this time Lisa Phillips, owner of SimpleWorks, of year and see how our homes can Simpleworksmtsp.com get out of control. Start organizing lisa@simpleworksmtsp.com now to begin the New Year with a 205.981.7733 feeling of “everything in its place and a place for everything.”

• Size matters. Clutter and disorganization expands to fit the space you give it. Think hall closet, pantry, or desk drawer.

The answer may not be a larger home; the answer may be a smaller space. This allows you to weed out what you are keeping and why you think you need it.

• Containerize. A junk drawer isn’t so “junky” when things are grouped together. Empty butter tubs and coffee cans to color-coordinated modular containers help corral ink pens, screws, and batteries. If space is tight, choose square or rectangle containers versus round ones, which take up more room.

• Color. Assign a color to each organizing project. Red tubs are great for Christmas decorations; try orange for fall items.

• Go up. The top of any closet is a great place to stretch two or three bungee cords (securing them with eye bolts or hooks) to create an instant “shelf” for storing anything lightweight, like gift wrap, pillows, blankets, etc. The back of a door is also great when you use hooks or hang a shoe bag.

• Label. Once you have things in a container, label the contents so you aren’t looking forever for your summer clothes or winter mittens.

•Donation bin. Keep a box in your truck or garage to toss in clothes you no longer wear, household items you’re ready to let go of, and toys the kids no longer play with.

When you’re shopping or looking through magazines, notice what’s being used to contain clutter—drawer inserts, a wicker basket for toys, a wooden box for electronics. Think “outside the box” for ways to make your home a place that gives you joy and peace, not clutter and chaos. Then put a lid on it and shut the door. It’s that simple. l

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SHORT STORIES

MLES students visit state landmarks In September, Mt Laurel Elementary fourth grade students visited two of Alabama’s historical landmarks. The students toured both Sloss Furnace and Vulcan Park in order to explore the development and changing roles of the iron and steel industries in Alabama during the early 1900s. Pictured are Miss Lauren Roland’s fourth grade students.

Hilltop Montessori kicks off school’s capital campaign The students of Hilltop Montessori School and the Hilltop PTO collaborated to kick off the school’s capital campaign to raise funds for its future expansion, according to a press release from the school.

The Phase Three Expansion will include a community center/gymnasium, a teaching kitchen to allow for locally raised, healthy lunches from the school’s gardens, a science laboratory and additional classrooms, as well as expanded art and music areas for performances.

The students, ranging in age from 18 months through eighth grade, raised pledges by running and biking, collecting over $10,000 for the new school. The fundraising ended with a school wide celebration against the beautiful backdrop of the Mt Laurel community, where all the families and students celebrated, while dining on healthy snacks, playing games and running the last several laps of their pledges.

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SHORT STORIES

Kirklin named AHA’s Birmingham Heart Ball Honoree The American Heart Association recently announced James Kirklin, Professor and Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), will serve as the honoree of the 28th Annual Birmingham Heart Ball, according to an AHA press release “I am honored to serve as the honoree of the Birmingham Heart Ball and look forward to helping the American Heart Association lead the fight to save lives from cardiovascular diseases and stroke,” Kirklin said.

Kirklin, a Shelby County resident, is Kirklin renowned internationally in the medical community and is consistently recognized in “Best Doctors in America.” His clinical interests include heart transplantation, pediatric and adult congenital heart defects and mechanical circulatory support. He follows in the footsteps of his father, John Kirklin, who served as Surgeon-in-Chief and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at UAB. The annual black-tie gala remains one of the city’s most well-known and prestigious social events, with almost 1,000 local leaders in attendance. This past year the ball raised over $1 million dollars and placed in the top 10 in the nation for fundraising. The Heart Ball will take place March 7, 2015 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. Money raised at the event goes directly to the American Heart Association to fund lifesaving research, education and awareness initiatives.

For more information on the Birmingham Heart Ball, please visit birminghamheartball.org or call the American Heart Association at (205) 510-1500.

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SHORT STORIES

Oak Mountain High band wins awards at marching competitions The Oak Mountain High School “Spirit of Cahaba” Marching Band recently participated in two marching competitions where they showcased this year’s half time show “One Small Step: A Journey Through Space” featuring selections from Star Trek, Star Wars, ET, Close Encounters, and The Planets.

At the Oct. 4 “Sparks in the Park” Marching Competition at Spain Park High School, Hoover, they competed in Class 4A and received the Superior Rating of all “1’s” in the categories of Drum Major, Feature Twirler, Dance Team, Color Guard, Percussion, and Band. In addition, the band was named Grand Champion, the highest total score of any band at the event.

At the Oct. 11 “Southern Showcase Marching Band Invitational” in Dothan, they competed in Class 4A and received

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the Superior Rating of all “1’s” in the categories of Drum Major, Feature Twirler, Dance Team, Color Guard, Percussion, and Band. They earned the highest collective scores of any band

in attendance out of a total of 19 bands from Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

In addition, the band earned the Challenge Cup for Class 4A, the highest score of any band in our classification.

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The Shelby County Arts Council will host a series of festive events in December Story by LINDSAY DYESS Photograph CONTRIBUTED

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ith the holidays quickly approaching, why not take a moment during all the chaos to sit back and enjoy some holiday fun at the Shelby County Arts Council? The Arts Council has several family-friends events lined up for December.

Once again the Arts Council opens its doors and invites you to its annual December Artist Market. If you are looking for a unique gift for that special someone this season, the market is the perfect place to find it. Last year’s market featured ceramics, jewelry, hand-knitted scarves, fine art prints, photography, paintings and much more. Come for a day of shopping and fun on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Arts Council favorites Three on a String return for a night of fun and good, oldfashioned entertainment. Musicians Brad Ryan, Bobby Horton and Jerry Ryan are a delightful mixture of comedy and music. Together these gentlemen put on a performance of good, clean and absolutely hilarious entertainment. Three on a String performs Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each.

On Dec. 20, multitalented musician Sam Pointer takes the stage for Sam Pointer’s Acoustic Christmas. This Christmas concert features everything from Jazz renditions of Christmas classics like “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” to old favorites like “You’re a Mean One Mr.

Grinch.” The show starts at 8 p.m., and doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20 each.

If a little holiday theater is what you’re looking for, look no further! South City Theater presents “Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas.”

Based on the books by best-selling author Robert Fulghum, adapted by Ernest Zulia and David Caldwell and directed by Brett Murrill, this play is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit.

Fifteen stories come together to show us the true meaning of Christmas. A refreshing alternative

There is always something new and fun to discover at the Shelby County Arts Council. to classic holiday plays, this show will warm your heart and make you feel good. The play premiers Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each.

There is always something new and fun to discover at the Shelby County Arts Council.

Don’t let December pass by without checking out these events! To purchase tickets and find out information on these events and many others, visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com or call 205669-0044. l

ABOVE: Three on a String will perform Dec. 13 at the Shelby County Arts Council.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Metalworks Local artist creates unique jewelry designs Story by LAURA BROOKHART Photographs by LAURA BROOKHART

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ewelry artisan Melanie Poole utilizes wire with brass, pewter and copper— manipulating shapes into stylish necklaces, earrings and bracelets.

“Even while some of the required techniques might be considered tedious, I find it satisfying, even relaxing, to create beauty from raw components,” she said.

A few years back, Poole and her sister, Denise Poole-Cahelia decided to visit a bead show in Huntsville, just for fun, but afterwards they were “hooked,” which led to forming Two Southern Sisters. Melanie does 90 percent of the design and has since shown at the fall Foothills Festival in Jasper, Artwalk and Artstalk in Montevallo and the recent Shelby County Arts Council Members Show.

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“I always enjoy meeting the public and other artists,” said Poole, who is the communications officer for American Village. “At these shows, I find hand-made elements, such as raku clay pendants and lampwork glass beads that I incorporate into my jewelry.”

Poole veered into the Steampunk look in her creations while working with photographer Chuck St. John on an illustration for B-Metro magazine.

The term Steampunk was coined in the 1980s to denote a previously undefined genre of literature that fused Victorian era settings with futuristic (often steam-powered) innovations not yet envisioned. Steampunk became a complete subculture; fashion, art, games and music have now been “steampunked.”

“I am drawn to science fiction and I am drawn to nature,” Poole notes, “And you will see these influences throughout my work.”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Poole uses brass, pewter and copper in her jewelry designs.

Shown here working with the dapping block, Poole is wearing her own creation— the necklace features a banded agate stone with smoky quartz, Swarovski crystals and pearls.

More recently, Poole has begun to create embossed and patinated brass elements that are made using alcohol inks, then heated and sealed. With her dapping block, she hammers curvature into the metal elements as well.

Poole also incorporates semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystal into her designs and mentions that her favorite stone to use is turquoise.

Her creations may be found at Nick Sanders Jewelry in Jasper, Blue Phrog Gallery in Montevallo, Naked Art gallery in Forest Park and the gift shop at American Village. Poole will be a part of the SCAC Members Artist Market in Columbiana on December 6. l December 2014 | 13

HEALTH & FITNESS

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Terri Sullivan captures the Alabama women’s cross-state cycling record Written by AMY JONES Photographs by JON GOERING and CONTRIBUTED

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n Shelby County, Terri Sullivan is best known for her work as the executive director of the Shelby County Arts Council.

Unsurprisingly, she’s just as determined to succeed in other areas — including physical fitness, an arena in which she excels. And now her name’s in the state record books to prove it.

In September, Sullivan captured the Alabama women’s cross-state cycling record by biking from the Alabama-Mississippi line to the AlabamaGeorgia line in just over 12 hours. “Captured” may not be the right word — she annihilated the previous record, which was 15 hours and 10 minutes.

She began her journey on Sept. 27 at 2:44 p.m. at the Mississippi line in Cuba, Ala. and ended it 12 hours and 16 minutes later at 3 a.m. on Sept.

28 on the bridge over the Chattahoochee River in Phenix City. She traveled a total of 218 miles, averaging 17.79 miles per hour.

“Breaking the record was my goal,” she said.

“My goal was to do the very best I could and test myself physically and mentally in an event twice as long as anything I have ever done before. My previous longest bike ride was 100 miles.”

However, while Sullivan was the only person on the bike, she needed help to break the record.

She had an official, Jay Head, and a crew of four, including Tracy McKay, Teague McKay, Fred Keith and Michael Staley, who were all responsible for keeping her healthy and safe.

Sullivan only stopped three times during the trip. During those stops, she put on dry clothes if needed and replaced the lights on her helmet and handlebars when they ran low on battery life. The total stop time for all three stops was 16 minutes, so Sullivan was on the bike for 12 hours.

The follow vehicle provided her with food and water while she was riding. She ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich within the first 60 miles of the trip; however, she got a stomachache so she didn’t eat any more food until she was

LEFT: Shelby County native Terri Sullivan recently set the women’s cross-state cycling record. ABOVE: Sullivan was accompanied by a crew who helped keep her safe and healthy during her ride.

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finished with the ride. She drank bottles of water and Gatorade, and ate a few energy gel packs to sustain herself.

“The guys were awesome,” she said. “I cannot imagine having to drive a car 218 miles at 18 miles per hour with trucks trying to pass and not being able to stop for breaks. The follow vehicle had to be with me every minute. It was very stressful and exhausting for them to keep me safe and nourished.”

One of her crew members made signs for the follow vehicle that read, “Across the State Solo Bike Record Ride by Terri Sullivan — Cheer Her On.” “People driving by would cheer for me and honk their horns,” Sullivan said. “It really helped and was the best part of the ride.”

Sullivan has been a cyclist for eight years, ever since knee problems forced her to take a break from running.

“I was a runner and had issues with my knees. I stopped running for a year but knew I had to find another form of exercise immediately,” she said. “Working out is my stress reliever and keeps me sane. I bought a bike the very day I had to walk back to my car in the middle of a run.”

Once Sullivan decided to try to break the record, she began specifically training for the distance and length of time she would have to cycle.

“I increased my hours on the bike and added more long rides. The last three weekends before the event, I rode 250 miles spread out from Friday to Sunday,” she said.

She also had to train for mental toughness.

She used a bike on a trainer stand in her

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attic to ride for every day before work.

“That was really boring, but it teaches you mental discipline,” she said.

Sullivan said next, she will switch back to running over the winter and plans to do the Mercedes Marathon in late February. She also qualified for the Boston Marathon, which she plans to run in April. Once spring returns, she’ll go back to bike riding again.

Sullivan said she wanted to challenge herself to set the record as a way to keep herself focused.

“I have been working out at 4 a.m., six days a week, for years. To stay disciplined to that schedule, I need a challenge to train toward,” she said. “We can learn a lot about ourselves when we push past what is easy, comfortable and known. I don’t want to look back and realize that I did less than I was capable of doing. How do we know what our limits are until we challenge ourselves to do more?” l

HEALTH & FITNESS

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen offers fitness, spa and wellness events and programs throughout the year.

The One Nineteen dream Long-planned expansion enhances community healthcare Story by STEPHANIE HOLDERBY Photograph by JON GOERING

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lthough December is always a special season at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, this Christmas and New Year are even more exciting than most. Anticipation is building over the opening of our ambulatory surgery center to be located in a new professional office building along with an urgent care center.

Kirk Allen, president and chief operating officer of the St. Vincent’s Ambulatory Healthcare Network, and I are especially happy to see another portion of the St. Vincent’s vision realized.

This expansion was imagined within 2004’s master plan, before our current facility opened in 2005. One Nineteen was conceived to maximize medical and technological advancements, emphasizing prevention as well as treatment.

Kirk recently expressed that intent this way: “This is the direction health care is going. One Nineteen’s expansion illustrates both the comprehensive and coordinated nature of future health care and our holistic emphasis on diagnostics,

treatment and prevention.”

That’s why St. Vincent’s Health System is expanding its close-to-home services within this community. Our plans include same-day surgical procedures that could include general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, plastic surgery, pain management, ear-nose-throat and gynecology. And if patients’ plans include hospital admission in one of our St. Vincent’s hospitals, they can complete their preadmission testing at One Nineteen.

The ambulatory surgery center will be complemented by additional medical office space, where we may expand our already-extensive list of specialties to include general surgery, pulmonology, urology, pediatrics and others. That’s good news even beyond those office spaces, since so many One Nineteen doctors participate in our free medical screenings, seminars and other community events.

Our unique approach to urgent care will focus on linking patients with their

primary care providers. On days your symptoms won’t wait until your doctor’s office reopens – or when a bone breaks on Saturday afternoon – our center will fill the gap between your physician’s office and the emergency department. The urgent care center staff will not only help when non-life threatening concerns can’t wait, but will fully inform your primary care doctor of what was done, enabling appropriate follow-up. If you don’t have a primary care doctor, we can link you to one, inside or outside our system.

So come by and share our excitement this month, or anytime in 2015. We look forward to expanding our services to better fulfill our Mission – and to better serve you.

Stephanie Holderby is the executive director of St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. l ABOVE: Dozens of people participated in the groundbreaking for the St. Vincent’s One Nineteen expansion on Oct. 30. The shovels used during the ceremony were later donated to Christian Service Mission for use in local community gardens.

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

The ultimate gift guide

for the Christmas clothes get a fun and sassy update with hot pink leggings and a reindeer sweater. Penny Candy sweater, $30, and leggings, $24. Both from Favorite Laundry, 100 Croft Street, Birmingham.

kids

Find the perfect present for everyone on your list – all from stores in Shelby County!

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Keep curious kids entertained with these old-fashioned projects by Authentic Models. Folding Fun Fest Nauti Gami, $19, Boat in a Bottle, $20, and Learn the Ropes, $17. All from Chelsea Lane.

Kids can get creative with photos and messages with this art magnet board.

Mikeylins’ Art Magnet Boar, Busy Hands.

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Make school and lunch time even more fun with animal lunch and back packs. Skip Hop Zoo backpack, $20, and lunch bag, $14.

Both from Favorite Laundry.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

This Feather Baby jacket is eco-friendly, stylish and warm. Feather Baby jacket, $56, Favorite Laundry.

Friendly shapes and bright colors make this stacked puzzle set a good match for young kids. Kathy Ireland Kids Pet Trio stack n’puzzle. Busy Hands, 202 North Main Street, Columbiana. 205-669-4303.

Crosley, a well-known brand with a 100-year histoy, introduces an updated portable record player with patterns perfect for tweens and teens. Crosley Cruiser Turntable, $79.99 each, Belk.

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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These Dolce Vita booties are modern with a 70s flair and sure to delight her on Christmas Day. Dolce Vita Fisher booties, $120, Everly’s Boutique.

Make a statement with leopard-print heels Dolce Vita heels, $90, Everly’s Boutique, 5479 U.S. 280, Birmingham, 205-769-6808.

Perfume makes the perfect stocking stuffer. Dolce and Gabbana Dolce, $112, Dior Miss Dior, $98, and Versace Yellow Diamond, $70. All from Belk, 300 Colonial Promenade Parkway, Alabaster. 205-685-9034.

Festive socks are a fun way for moms and daughters to celebrate the season. Green polka-dot socks, $34. Red children’s socks, $24. Both from Helena Mercantile.

You are never too old to show some Christmas cheer. Flowerchild shirts, $42-44. All from Helena Mercantile, 4093 Helena Road, Helena, 205-663-0060.

Textured fabric, eye-catching hardware and classic shapes set these Big Buddha bags above the rest. Big Buddha Avery purse, $95, and Big Buddha Kennedy purse, $90. Both from Everly’s Boutique.

Kick up your style factor with these colorful, textured boots. Sbicca El Dorado boots, $94 Helena Mercantile.

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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A personalized shaving kit is essential for any well-groomed man. White Wing Shave Kit, $99, Cedar Wood Soap, $10, Omega shave brush, $23. All from Chelsea Lane.

A trio of ties makes a great stocking stuffer for dad or grandpa. Nautica ties, $26.99 each, Belk.

A watch can be a practical and stylish gift. Gray and black watches are particularly popular this year. Fossil men’s watches, $165 each. Belk.

Your man can sip in style with this set of Old Fashioned glasses and cowhide coasters. Glass set, $44. Coasters, $22 for set of four. All from Chelsea Lane.

The newest iPhone is a perfect gift for any tech-savvy guy. iPhone 6, starting at $199. iPhone 6 Plus, starting at $299. Both from Best Buy, 4610 U.S. 280, Birmingham. 205-437-8966.

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE These blue-and-white vases are a modern take on traditional home dĂŠcor.

Tall vase, $29, and short vase, $24. Both from Alabama Furniture Market, 100 Commercial Park Drive, Calera, 205-668-9995.

Holiday Seven items to help make your Christmas merry Illume candles are sophisticated and come in a variety of holidayinspired scents. Tin candle, $20, Box candle, $18, Large candle, $58, Long matches, $6. All from Rosegate Design.

This colorful and cozy blanket will perk up any bedroom. Pine Cone Hill Montego Strip blanket, $449, Alabama Furniture Market.

Choose coordinating, but not matching, stockings for your fireplace this Christmas. Reindeer stocking, $37, Striped stocking, $20, Snowflake stocking, $24. Chelsea Lane, 16700 U.S. 280, Chelsea. 205678-3361.

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Looking for a hostess gift? Come prepared with everything needed for the party. Serving board, $42, napkin rings, $45 for set of 6, and wine bucket. All from Rosegate Design, 5361 U.S. 280, Birmingham.

205-980-5014.

These colorful Dash and Albert rugs will jazz up any bathroom or kitchen. Dash and Albert striped rugs, $25-$35. Alabama Furniture Market.

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Business creates heirloom garments and offers sewing classes in Inverness Written by LINDA LONG Photographs by JON GOERING

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s a young girl, Patsy Smith remembers sitting for hours at her grandmother’s knee, fascinated as she watched the older lady sew.

“She had one of those old treadle machines, you know the kind you had to ‘pop’ with your foot to make it go,” Smith recalled.

Those memories left a lasting impression on the little girl – memories which grew into what Smith calls “an irrepressible dream to own and operate my own fine sewing shop.”

That dream came true on Oct. 1, 2011 when The Sewing Shop, billed as the largest heirloom sewing store in Birmingham, opened its doors at Inverness Corners.

Heirloom clothing includes French hand-sewn garments, Swiss fabrics like batiste and linen, and French lace – lots of French lace.

“That’s an old Southern thing, for sure,” Smith said.

There are no cookie cutter designs in this high-quality sewing environment and an article of clothing most likely won’t be made in a day, a fact that, according to Smith, could explain why there aren’t many full heirloom shops around anymore. However, since she opened three years ago, Smith says business has been booming.

“I’m getting customers from Memphis, Jackson, Mississippi, and all over the South,” she said.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Patsy Smith is the owner of The Sewing Room in Inverness. The Sewing Room specializes in hand-sewn garments.

The company also sells fabric for everything from lace dresses to brightlycolored quilts. The Sewing Room teaches sewing classes, including quilting, embroidery, tatting and smocking.

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And, how does she explain this seeming contradiction?

“Simple,” says Smith. “There’s still a big demand for what we do, which is to make custom garments for children. People still need christening gowns and confirmation dresses.

Young children are still in weddings and little girls still want to have beautiful Easter dresses. In Montgomery, some schools still have graduation dresses, those beautiful hand sewn gowns.”

The Sewing Shop is there to help novices, seasoned seamstresses and non-sewers alike.

Classes include beginner’s sewing, quilting, machine embroidery, hand sewing, tatting and smocking.

“We can teach heirloom sewing, either by hand or by machine, we do it for them, or we can sell them the supplies, even the sewing machines so they can go home and do it themselves,” Smith said.

Smith says the cost for an heirloom piece of children’s clothing can range from $100, “for a very simple design with a nice fabric and a little lace,” to around $1,500.

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“You could spend $750 with a lot of lace and the finest fabric and you could then double that if we make it for you,” she said.

“When that garment is completed,” said Smith, “what you have is a piece of art, an heirloom to be handed down from generation to generation.”

Work at The Sewing Shop, however, is often about more than creating heirlooms, it is about preserving memories.

“A grandmother came in one day and needed our help in replicating an old christening gown.

Her daughter had had twins, and now they needed a matching set. We were able to create a second gown just like the original. Another time, a father came in with his daughter. Her mother had passed away and they wanted a christening gown made from her mom’s wedding dress. We have stories like that all the time.”

And, it’s stories like this that let Smith know she’s in the right line of work. As a former first grade teacher and a Sunday school teacher for young married couples, Smith says serving children and young mothers has been a passion.

“This is kind of an extension of that, a way to

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The store offers fabrics in a variety of colors and patterns. Cyrethea Burbank.

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serve and nurture young families,” she said.

As a young mother raising her own children in Montgomery, Smith recalls the first garment she ever made for her daughter Margaret Ann. “It was a sweet little pink dress and the first time I had ever smocked anything,” said Smith.

“I was very proud of that dress and proud to see her wear it. That was years ago, but one Sunday morning recently, I was nearly reduced to tears.

I walked into Sunday school and there stood Margaret Ann and my granddaughter, Emma, who was wearing that same little pink dress.”

Smith loves that The Sewing Shop creates those heirloom pieces to be cherished and passed down by families, as well as teaching mothers and grandmothers how to create garments and dresses on their own.

“There is something very nurturing about creating this kind of clothing,” said Smith. “I’ve heard young mothers say, ‘When I’m sewing for my child, I’m thinking about this child the whole time I’m doing it.’ What these mothers give is a real gift of love, a gift from the heart.” l LEFT: The Endurance II is used for machine embroidery.

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A modern take on Arts and Crafts

Mt Laurel home features a contemporary, minimalist design Story by KATIE MCDOWELL Photographs by JON GOERING

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hen Joanna Lea and Markus Beige were looking for a place to build a few years ago, they knew Mt Laurel was the right fit.

They loved the sense of community and the value placed on nature and the environment. They also admired the Craftsman-style homes, although it did not quite fit their personal style.

“We wanted something more modern than what we found here, but we definitely wanted to live in Mt

Laurel for the community,” Joanna recalled.

The couple met in Germany years ago while working for Escada, the luxury fashion company.

Joanna, an Alabama native, returned to her home state and settled in the Birmingham area for about 11 years. After she and Markus reconnected online, they married and lived in Germany for several years before Joanna wanted to return to her roots.

They moved to Alabama in 2010 and initially rented a home in Mt Laurel to give Markus, a native of Germany, time to adjust. They couldn’t find the right home to buy in the community, so they decided to build instead.

LEFT: Joanna Lea and Markus Beige’s Mt Laurel home is a modern take on a the Arts and Crafts Style. ABOVE: A partition divides the entire house and provides ample storage space, including closets, bookshelves and cabinets.

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ABOVE: A glass panel surrounds the loft on the second floor but doesn’t interrupt the view.

OPPOSITE PAGE: The home features large windows and a stone chimney.

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They began by researching the Arts and Crafts movement and found that certain styles, including Northwest Craftsman and Prairie, had a more modern feel. They worked with Bryan Phillips of Town Builders and Will Brothers and Matthew Finley of Bilt in Alabama during the process, as well as numerous other contractors who helped the couple realize their vision for their home.

The result is a striking, minimalist home that pays tribute to its Arts and Crafts roots with clean lines, natural elements and large windows.

“We still did all of the standard requirements of the Arts and Crafts (movement),” Joann said.

“White, simple molding … Even the flooring is just straight cut.”

The three-story home features a custom-built center partition that divides the house. The partition serves as an interesting visual element, but is also practical. Closets and cabinets are built into the storage space in the entryway, kitchen, second floor and bedrooms.

The home opens into a small entryway flanked on the right by stairs, custom-built from the center of a red oak tree, leading to the second floor and on the left by a guest bathroom. The bathroom has a floating concrete vanity and geometric tile backsplash in grays, whites and blacks.

The main living area of the house features an open floor plan and a soaring ceiling in the kitchen and living room. The home is decorated mostly in white and black with minimal décor. The floors are white oak with a Scandinavian-style white wash finish.

Leather chairs from Z Gallerie are perched on a white rug in the living room. The kitchen features a white island and stainless steel appliances.

“We don’t have a lot of things on the wall, a lot

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of decorations, because we felt the architecture was quite strong,” Joanna said.

The effect is far from stark, however, thanks to the numerous windows throughout the home.

The main floor also has two guest bedrooms – Joanna and Markus use one as an office – a Jack and Jill bathroom and a cozy media room with the only TV in the house.

On the second floor a loft overlooks the living room and kitchen. A glass railing – “double tempered and very strong,” Joanna said – provides a barrier but doesn’t interrupt the loft’s view.

A pair of benches is settled in one corner with windows looking out into the treetops. Inspired by reading benches from a previous vacation to the Big Sur, the benches also recline fully and serve as beds when company visits.

Books and picture frames line two bookshelves set in the partition in the loft area.

“This is the only place we have pictures,” Joanna said.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: xThe uninterrupted view was one of the reasons Markus and Joanna chose their lot. Joanna Lea and Markus Beige met in Germany while working in Escada.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The deck blends in with its natural surroundings thanks to a wood ceiling, floor and railings. Lounge chairs rest on the patio.

Reading benches look out on a stunning view in the loft.

The master bedroom and bathroom are also located on the second floor, as is a small room used for yoga. The room is empty but has a lofted floor that allows Joanna and Markus to be closer to the windows while doing yoga.

“The idea was to put us up in the trees,” she said.

The basement is unfinished and is home to Joanna’s many passions, including jewelry design, clothing design, exercising and horseback riding.

The home is also environmentally friendly. Markus, the design director for Luckie and Company, travels often so many of the utilities can be controlled through his phone, including Nest thermostats and WeMo for the electronics and lighting.

Joanna and Markus have loved the home and Mt Laurel since moving in about a year and a half ago. They enjoy the festivals, concerts and visiting the local parks.

Although they miss the ease of traveling that was possible while living in Europe, they love owning a home.

“It’s very difficult to be able to own a home in a large city in Europe. You have to be a multi-millionaire,” she said. “To have this home in Munich, where we lived, it would be a $3 million house.” l December 2014 | 37

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Chicken

Salad

Chick

Community welcomes popular restaurant to Shelby County Story by KATIE MCDOWELL Photographs by JON GOERING

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or years, Chicken Salad Chick founder Stacy Brown fielded requests from Birmingham residents asking when the restaurant would – finally – come to the area.

In September, those fans got their way when Chicken Salad Chick opened in the Lee Branch Shopping Center on U.S. 280 in Shelby County.

When the doors open at 11 a.m., the restaurant quickly fills with long-time fans and new converts eager to order one of the menu’s 15 chicken salad recipes.

“We have been greatly welcomed by the Birmingham market,” said LaRae Boles, general manager of the Lee Branch location.

“We’re even busier than we imagined.”

Brown said the Lee Branch location cooks about 300 pounds of chicken salad a day to keep up with demand.

That’s a lot of chicken salad, to be sure, but the restaurant features 15 varieties to satisfy a wide range of palates. Traditional chicken salads include the Classic Carol, the restaurant’s signature recipe, and Olivia’s Old South, a Southern version featuring sweet pickles and egg. Spicy versions include Jazzy Julie with cayenne pepper, bacon and cheddar cheese; Buffalo Barclay with buffalo sauce; and Jalapeno Holly with diced jalapenos. Fruity versions include Cranberry Kelli, dried cranberries and almonds; Fruity Fran, Fuji apples and seedless grapes; and Luau Lydia, pineapple and macadamia nuts.

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The menu isn’t dedicated solely to chicken salad, however. The pimento cheese is a popular item, and the restaurant offers gourmet soup and specials.

Chicken Salad Chick got its start with the Classic Carol, the very first recipe. While Brown has always been “obsessed” with chicken salad, she didn’t consider selling it until about 2006.

“I was just coming out of a divorce,” she recalled.

“I had been a stay-at-home mom with three kids, and I needed to figure out how to earn a living.

Brown wanted to find a way to stay at home with her children, then 2, 3 and 6, for stability.

Armed with a communications degree from Auburn University and years of cooking and entertaining experience, she set out to create the perfect chicken salad recipe.

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turned to Kevin Brown, a family friend with business experience and her future husband.

They formed a partnership and came up with a name and logo. The logo features a blond woman holding a basket, inspired by Brown’s own experience when she would deliver her chicken salad door-todoor out of a basket.

They also quickly realized they needed to branch out.

“It hit me that the reason I have tasted so much chicken salad in my life is because people like it different ways,” Stacy Brown said.

She created three more recipes, and Kevin suggested giving them “chick” names.

“We named them after real people that are important to us,” Stacy Brown said. “We had a lot of fun honoring all of these chicks in our lives.”

The new venture soon ran into its first challenge.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The Chicken Salad Chick logo decorates the wall in the Lee Branch restaurant. The Gourmet Chick featuring a scoop of Buffalo Barclay, grape salad and pasta salad. PREVIOUS PAGE: The Original Chick featuring the Classic Carol chicken salad on a croissant with a side of broccoli salad and a cookie

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The Chick Trio featuring a scoop of Classic Carol, a scoop of Fancy Nancy and a scoop of pimento cheese. The Original Chick special includes the choice of a scoop of chicken salad or a sandwich.

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Stacy and Kevin were considering opening a restaurant, but Stacy was still working from home at the time. An anonymous caller reported the business to the Lee County Health Department, which promptly shut it down.

“That call is the best thing that can happen to you to boost you to the next level,” Stacy said.

Stacy even thanks the anonymous caller in a note that is printed on the company’s website and menus.

“Thank you also to the anonymous caller that turned me in to the health department,” she wrote. “You really lit the fire under Kevin to turn this idea into a restaurant sooner than ever! Since that day, he was worked tirelessly to turn this dream of ours into a reality.”

Stacy and Kevin went in 50/50 and bought “a little shack” in Auburn in 2008. It was all they could afford, and it was enough.

On the first day, they sold out of 40 pounds of chicken salad in two hours. On the second day, they doubled their output to 80 pounds of chicken salad but still sold out in two hours.

“It was like the floor of the New York Stock Exchange,” Stacy said. “It was pure craziness.”

The opened two more restaurants in Auburn over the next two years, but they still couldn’t keep up with the demand.

“We were just up to our eyeballs in work,” Stacy said.

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Classic Carol on wheat bread with a side of fruit.

Eventually, they decided to franchise the business. With the support of “amazing, passionate” employees, they have opened 25 restaurants and have more than 100 in development, including two more in the Birmingham area.

They also formed the Chicken Salad Chick Foundation after Kevin was diagnosed with colon cancer in November 2013.

“He knew when that happened that was part of our purpose,” Stacy said.

The idea of using Chicken Salad Chick for a larger purpose occurred to Stacy and Kevin soon after the business was started, but the diagnosis focused that desire.

The foundation benefits the American Cancer Society and hunger centers, and Kevin serves as its president.

“Owners of Chicken Salad Chick restaurants are chosen to become owners primarily for their heart to serve and their desire to impact the lives of others,” Kevin wrote on the website.

“We feel through this foundation we will have tremendous

opportunities to impact the lives of those in need and in doing so help secure the future of philanthropy by setting a positive example across the Chicken Salad Chick organization. The hands and feet of this foundation will stretch far beyond our awareness of it. Whether it is fighting cancer or feeding the hungry, it is our blessing to be able to offer this avenue to impact the lives of so many.� l

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Spicy Nut Mix

perfect party

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Crab Dip over Farmer’s Cheese

Apricot, Date and Cashew Snacks

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Feed a full house with these delicious recipes from Stone Hollow Farmstead Story by KATIE MCDOWELL Photographs by JON GOERING Recipes by STONE HOLLOW FARMSTEAD

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eborah Stone considers herself lucky.

Stone, the owner of Stone Hollow Farmstead in Harpersville and The Pantry in Crestline Village, loves the holidays and cooking. While hosting a holiday party can be stressful, Stone relies on a handful of family recipes to get her through the season.

“I’m lucky enough to belong to a generation that’s recycling my heritage,” she said.

Founded in 1999 by Deborah and her family, Stone Hollow Farmstead is a sustainable farm that produces artisan cheeses, honey, herbs and more.

The Pantry, which opened about two years ago, serves as both a restaurant and an outlet for the cheese, jams and other products created at the Stones’ Harpersville farm.

In this month’s Shelby Living, Stone shares some of her family recipes, including yogurt biscuits and holiday punch, which have been tested by generations of family members. She also shares a few newer recipes that are sure to please any palate.

The best part is these meals and tapas go the extra mile. For example, the biscuits can be eaten as a side for lunch or dinner, paired with brisket for delicious sandwiches or slathered with cranberry apple sauce for a morning treat.

“There are multiple options for many of these recipes,” said Deborah, who has two grown daughters and three grandchildren.

Whether you are feeding a handful or a roomful of people, these recipes are sure to satisfy.

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Yogurt Biscuits

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE 1 cup fresh cranberries, picked over 4 apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1/4 cup apple cider 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter ½ cup sugar Spices, our favorites are a 3-4 inch cinnamon stick and a strip of lemon zest taken with a vegetable peeler.

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cinnamon and lemon peel and force the apple mixture through a food mill, stir in butter. Serve the sauce warm or chilled.

Cover and place in refrigerator, serve for up to one week or follow proper canning procedures to preserve.

STONE HOLLOW FARMSTEAD YOGURT BISCUITS 1 ¼ cup Stone Hollow Farmstead yogurt 1 ½ cup self-rising flour 1 tsp sea salt 2 Tbsp. melted butter Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl.

Make a hollow space in the center and pour yogurt into center, stir with a spoon pulling flour into yogurt. Mix until dry ingredients are moistened and the dough forms.

Sprinkle a clean surface with flour. Turn dough out, sprinkle with flour and begin to press. Press dough out until ½ inch thick.

Flour again if necessary and fold dough in half a second time. Pat dough into a ½-inch thick round. Dip a 2-inch biscuit cutter into flour and cut out biscuits without twisting the cutter, just push straight down. Place biscuits close together on a baking sheet.

Brush tops with Stone Hollow Farmstead melted butter. Bake 14 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve hot or cold.

ROASTED BRISKET 2 Tbsp. paprika 2 Tbsp. garlic, pressed 2 Tbsp. fresh ground black peppercorn 2 Tbsp. sea salt 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/3 cup olive oil 3 shallots, chopped ¼ cup unsalted margarine 1 ½ cup Worcestershire sauce 1 large brisket 2 cups red wine ½ cup water Beef broth or bourbon 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 Tbsp. peach preserves 1 Lb. fresh mushrooms, chopped or sliced Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, sea salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Set spice mixture aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat: Cook and stir mushrooms and shallots until mushrooms have released their liquid, about 5-8 minutes. Set mushroom mixture aside.

Melt ¼ cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce.

Rub beef brisket thoroughly with spice mixture; place brisket into the butter and Worcestershire sauce. Brown the brisket well on all sides, about 5 minutes on each side. As the sauce cooks into the brisket, pour in more, about ½ cup at a time, until 1½ cup Worcestershire sauce has been added.

Pour the Worcestershire saucepan drippings, red wine, water, garlic and beef broth. Top the brisket with the mushroom mixture. Drizzle 1 Tbsp. peach preserves over the mushrooms and top with 2 Tbsp. sliced unsalted margarine.

Cover the Dutch oven and bake brisket for 4-5 hours. Reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake an hour more. Reduce temp to 225 degrees and bake one additional hour. Baste with pan drippings. Thinly slice across the grain and serve with pan gravy or over left over biscuits.

CHEESE BOARD Rose petal goat cheese by Stone Hollow Farmstead Pickled green beans by Stone Hollow Farmstead Pickled squash by Stone Hollow Farmstead Humboldt Fog goat cheese by Cypress Grove Spicy nut mix by The Pantry Fig preserves by Stone Hollow Farmstead Choose a variety of flavors and include a selection of salty and sweet accompaniments.

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Cranberry Applesauce

Brisket Biscuits

Pickled Squash

PIckled Green Beans

Apricot, Date and Cashew Snacks

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STONE HOLLOW FARMSTEAD CRAB DIP OVER FARMER’S CHEESE Crab 1 6-ounce can jumbo lump crabmeat 1 8-ounce package full fat Stone Hollow Farmstead Farmer’s cheese, softened.

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Homemade cocktail sauce ½ cup ketchup ¼ cup sriracha 1 Tbsp. horseradish 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice Pinch of your favorite salt On a cold plate, place room temperature farmer’s cheese and top with jumbo lump crab that has been picked through for possible shells. Sprinkle black lava salt or your favorite salt over crab and top with cocktail sauce. Serve with crackers or crudités.

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This quick and easy recipe is perfect for raw food lovers and can be made with your favorite nuts or nut mix. Makes 16 snacks. Process the nuts and sea salt in a food processor fitted with the S blade chop until the nuts are coarsely ground.

Add the dates, apricots, almond butter, sesame seeds, and cinnamon. Keep processing the mixture until it starts to stick together a bit. It is correct when you can squeeze a handful and it sticks together nicely. Roll the mixture into balls about ¾ inch in diameter. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

HOLIDAY PUNCH 24 oz. blood orange juice 24 oz. pineapple juice 6-8 oz. lemon juice 24 oz. cranberry juice 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. Madagascar vanilla 1 bottle ginger ale or ginger beer Mix all ingredients together and stir. Serve cold over ice.

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SPICY NUT MIX

Holiday Punch

Ingredients: 1 large egg white 2 cups unsalted pecan halves 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews 1 cup unsalted roasted walnuts ½ cup organic turbino sugar ¾ tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp. ground cumin Chipotle infused sea salt Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Beat the egg white with 1 Tbsp. water in a large bowl until foamy.

Add nuts, sugar, spices and ½ tsp. salt and mix well. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until nuts are for the most part dry, but still a bit sticky, about 40 minutes.

Remove nuts from oven and stir. Reduce the temperature to 200 degrees.

Return the nuts to the oven and bake until crisp, about 30 minutes.

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Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce C o m m u n i t y • C o m m e rc e • C o l l a b o r a t i o n

Business Connections

2015 OFFICERS ELECTED The Chamber’s 2015 Officers (Executive Committee) were elected at the October 2014 Board of Directors’ meeting. The new leadership group will serve on the Chamber’s Executive Committee beginning January 2015.

“We’re extremely fortunate as an organization—and as a County—to have outstanding individuals such as these serving in a leadership role for the coming year,” commented Bill Keller, 2014 Chamber Chair. “Their commitment to the Chamber and our Shelby County business community is unparalleled.

The Chamber’s continued progress is in solid hands with their leadership,” Keller concluded.

Serving on the Chamber’s 2015 Executive Committee will be: Chair Lisa McMahon Warren, Averett, LLC

Chair-Elect Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust Vice-Chair, Business Development & Support John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services Vice-Chair, Communications April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center Vice-Chair, Community & Workforce Development Keith Brown, Jefferson State Community College Vice-Chair, Finance & Administration Gregg Maercker First Commercial Bank Vice-Chair, Governmental Affairs Joe Meads Sain Associates

Vice-Chair, Membership & Marketing Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Immediate Past Chair Bill Keller Regions Bank NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS Per the Chamber’s ByLaws, the six individuals listed below have been duly elected and approved to serve on the Chamber’s Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2015: Dominic Buompastore Hyatt Regency Birmingham -The Wynfrey Hotel Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union Chris Grace Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Katie McDowell Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Michael Smith, The Great, The Good and The Gone Sam Tucker Charter Business In addition, the following individuals have accepted a one-year appointment by 2015 Chamber Chair Lisa McMahon: Andrew McGee Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point Amanda Mundy CardioVascular Associates David Schlueter Buck Creek Stained Glass Brent Stewart Renasant Bank We appreciate these individuals willingness to serve in this volunteer leadership capacity to help ensure the Chamber’s program of work continues to move the organization forward and help make Shelby County an even better place to live and do business.

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5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot was a Blast!

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The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce held its 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot in November at Selwood Farm in Alpine. The morning was chilly but the teams, volunteers and staff warmed up quickly during registration by enjoying the crackling fire in the fireplace, hot coffee, cocoa and a light breakfast to get everyone fueled up and

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ready to go.

After a brief safety talk, teams headed out on the course for friendly competition.

Thank you to the following organizations for their sponsorships: Title Sponsor America’s First Federal Credit Union, Cotton Drop Contest Sponsor CardioVascular Associates, DeKalb Office Alabama Beverage Cart Sponsor.

Congratulations to our first place team winners: Shown L-R: Jason Kirby, David Carlee, Bobby Foster and Mike Inman with the Buffalo Rock Company.

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Members were privileged to tour the American Village as part of the Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group. The tour, sponsored

by Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, started with a welcome by Tom Walker, Village Founder & CEO and concluded with lunch.

The “Keeping It Real” Program was in full swing at Oak Mountain High School recently. One of the many programs brought to fruition by the Chamber’s Education Work Group, and sponsored by The UPS Store 2389 Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover & Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, enlightens 9th grade students in Shelby County to real-life decisionmaking skills.

Congratulations to InShape MD Inverness Corners (next to the new Winn Dixie) on its official Grand Opening. Owners Brian and Lela Campbell, staff, customers, family, friends and Chamber Ambassadors joined in support as the ribbon was cut to commemorate the event.

Congratulations on the Grand Opening celebration for Maximum Physical Therapy and Sports Wellness, Inc. Drs. Todd Howatt and Kelly Ray celebrated with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Joining in support was the team, family members, friends and Chamber Ambassadors.

Congratulations to Skin Therapy LLC on its Grand Opening Celebration in Mt Laurel. Owner Julie Moss was joined in support by the Skin Therapy LLC team, family, friends and Chamber Ambassadors. After the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony everyone enjoyed touring the facility.

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Thank you to Armstrong Relocation for sponsoring and hosting the Chamber’s first Industry Block Party in conjunction with Manufacturing Month 2014. More than 90 businesses and industries were represented at the event.

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Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce

Stress Management When you’ve got an unexpected bill, a dead car battery or family trouble on your hands, are you like a cartoon character with steam shooting out of your ears? Or a cool cat who manages your stress?

Everyone feels stress in different ways and reacts to it in different ways. How much stress you experience and how you react to it can lead to a wide variety of health problems—and that’s why it’s critical to know what you can do about it. More research is needed to determine how stress contributes to heart disease—the leading killer of Americans. But stress may affect behaviors and factors

that increase heart disease risk: high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, smoking, physical inactivity and overeating. Some people may choose to drink too much alcohol or smoke cigarettes to “manage” their chronic stress, however these habits can increase blood pressure and may damage artery walls. A stressful situation sets off a chain of events. Your body releases adrenaline, a hormone that temporarily causes your breathing and heart rate to speed up and your blood pressure to rise.

These reactions prepare you to deal with the situation— the “fight or flight” response.

When stress is constant, your

body remains in high gear off and on for days or weeks at a time.

What can you do about stress?

Exercising, maintaining a positive attitude, not smoking, not drinking too much coffee, enjoying a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight are good ways to deal with stress.

Medicines are helpful for many things, but usually not for stress. Some people take tranquilizers to calm them down immediately, but it’s far better in the long term to learn to manage your stress through relaxation or stress management techniques. Be careful not to confuse stress

with anxiety. If you suffer from anxiety, speak with your doctor about a treatment or management plan including whether you need medication. Figuring out how stress pushes your buttons is an important step in dealing with it.

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Sponsorship Opportunities for 2015 Program Year Now Available - Provide Great Exposure for Your Business Opportunities to sponsor 2015 Chamber events and programs are now available.

Sponsoring Chamber events are a great way for your business to get noticed and create a buzz for your company. Launching a new product line—expanding a new service? Sponsoring a Chamber program is an excellent and cost-effective way to get the word out to

the Shelby County business community. What’s more, by sponsoring a Chamber event or program helps maintain— and in most cases increases your -organization’s visibility.

And, remember, the visibility our sponsors receive is more than just at the event —our sponsors also receive exposure prior to, during and after

the events and programs through: Business Connections —the Chamber’s newsletter with an updated readership of 54,000+, E-Business Connections, the Chamber’s weekly programming updates fliers for specific events which are distributed prior to each event

on the Chamber’s website and follow-up marketing lists of attendees at the event or program that you’ve sponsored.

We’ve added some new elements to the sponsorship opportunities for 2015, so be sure to visit the Continual Sponsorship link on the Chamber’s website www. shelbychamber.org.

Ring-In the Holiday Season with December 16 Business After Hours Shelby County’s premier business networking event has a “holiday” theme this month and Chamber members from the Calera, Greater Shelby, Montevallo and South Shelby chambers are invited to “celebrate the season” at the next Business After Hours event presented by Shelby County 58 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org

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Bring plenty of business cards, come ready to make some serious business contacts and earn a chance to win some prizes on December 16 from 5:30PM-7:00PM at Timberline Country Club.

The cost—which includes hors d’oeuvres and two

beverage coupons—for any Chamber member is $10.00 per person and $20.00 for “Future” members.

Reservations are required, so please register via email at info@shelbychamber. org, by phone at 6634542 or online at www. shelbychamber.org by December 12.

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Northside Medical Associates

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Philip Richards Agency, LLC

Philip Richards

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Telecom Transport Services, Inc.

Sue Watkins

158 Distribution Dr Birmingham

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Vizzini Farms Winery, Inc.

Tom Vizzini

800 County Rd 87 Calera

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1007 Commerce Blvd Pelham

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Save the Date! Healthly Lifestyle Expo to be Held on February 5 The Chamber’s Health Services Work Group is finalizing the plans for its first Healthly Lifestyles Expo! The 1/2 day event will be held on Feb. 5 at the Alabaster YMCA. Booth space is available on a first-come, first-served basis, there will be a cooking demonstration on-site before lunch and tips, techniques and more on making healthy choices. And this is as a FREE event for Chamber members and the public.

For more details contact Keyla Handley, Director, Community & Workforce Development at 663-4542, ext. 106.

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Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce

Greater Shelby Annual Safety Awards The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Safety Awards Program at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena on Oct. 29. The program acknowledged the excellent service which departments of public safety provide to Shelby County communities by honoring the people who diligently work to ensure the safety of its citizens. Thank you to our program sponsor 280 Living. Congratulations to the following Safety Award recipients for 2014:

Sponsor:

Robert Rodriguez Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Presented by: Chief Deputy John Samaniego

NOTE: All recipients are shown with Bill Keller, Chamber Board Chair at left.

Tommy Stewart Alabaster Police Department Presented by: Chief Curtis Rigney

Stephen Gaither Cahaba Valley Fire District Presented by: Commander Grant Wilkinson

Tyson Tryon Calera Fire Department Presented by: Chief Sean Kendrick

Michael Poe Calera Police Department Presented by: Chief Sean Lemley

Jason Bryant Chelsea Fire & Rescue Presented by: Chief Wayne Shirley

Brett Gillespie Helena Fire Department Presented by: Captain Chaed Agee

Christopher Morgan Helena Police Department Presented by: Captain James Penhale

David Holloway Montevallo Police Department Presented by: Chief Jeremy Littleton

Turner Herron North Shelby Fire District Presented by: Chief Eugene “Buddy” Tyler

Marcus Carpenter Pelham Fire Department Presented by: Chief Mike Reid

Al Sanders Pelham Police Department Presented by: Chief Tommy Thomas

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Glenn Austin Alabaster Fire Department Presented by: Chief Jim Golden

2014 CONTINUAL SPONSORS 280 Living

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A.C. Legg, Inc.

First Commercial Bank

America’s First Federal Credit Union

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HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation

Jefferson State Community College

Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union

The UPS Store - Hoover

MetLife Financial Group of the South

Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. The GREAT The GOOD and The GONE

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce

(as of 9/6/14)

Officers Bill Keller Regions Bank (Chair) Lisa McMahon Warren, Averett, LLC (Chair-Elect) Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Vice Chair, Business Development) John D. Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (Vice Chair, Communications) April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Keith Barfield Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing) David L. Nolen Renasant Bank (Immediate Past Chair)

Michael Smith (2014) The Great, The Good, and The Gone Tim Bowen (2015) Alabama Power Company David Platt (2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama James E. Purvis (2015) A.C. Legg, Inc. Charlie Stevens (2015) Thompson Tractor, Inc. Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company Linda Cencula (2016) Alabama Telco Credit Union Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation Kathy Copeland (2016) White Rock Quarries — Vincent Hills Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America Gregg Maercker (2016) First Commercial Bank Chris Grace (*) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc.

Directors Katie McDowell (2014) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. David Schlueter (2014) Buck Creek Stained Glass

Amanda Mundy (*) Cardiovascular Associates Sam Tucker (*) Charter Business (*) Serving a one-year term in 2014.

Contact Us Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542

info@shelbychamber.org

Fax: (205) 663-4524

www.shelbychamber.org

Ambassador of the Month This month the Chamber recognizes Jennifer Campbell as the Ambassador of the Month. Jennifer is the vice chair of the Ambassador Work Group and has been a member since 2012. As the membership director at the Alabaster YMCA, Jennifer is committed to serving the Shelby County community and connecting those in need to services provided by the YMCA as well as other local charities. The YMCA partners with numerous organizations in hopes of making our community the healthiest in the nation by providing programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Jennifer grew up in Shelby County but spent 12 years in NYC. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Marymount Manhattan

College and her Masters Degree from New York University. She currently lives in Alabaster with her husband, Chris, and their two Great Danes.

For more information about joining the Y or on how you can get involved, email Jennifer at jcampbell@ ymcabham.org or call her at 663-7240.

Go & Grow Workshop “The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus” Need a role model for effective leadership? Try Santa Claus! The Chamber will be hosting”The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus” on Dec. 10 from 11:00AM until 1:00PM led

by Damita Hill of Jefferson State Community College.

The Leadership principles that will be taught will be: Build a Wonderful Workshop, Choose Your Reindeer Wisely, Make a List and Check it Twice, Listen to the Elves, Get Beyond the Red Wagons, Share the Milk and Cookies, Find Out Who’s Naughty and Nice, and Be Good for Goodness Sake.

The workshop is based on a book which uses the story of Santa as an engaging

framework. The premise of this workshop is that Santa gives some very good advice for those in a leadership role in any organization.

The workshop will be held at the Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, in the large community room and a boxed lunch will be provided. Greater Shelby Chamber members $10 and “Future” members $20.

Reservations requested by December 8. Register online at www.shelbychamber.org or contact Brooke Story at 663-4542, ext. 105 to register to attend.

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GSCCC Board of Directors

GSCC Events

Find more details of what you can expect about any event listed by visiting the Greater Shelby County Chamber’s website at: www.shelbychamber.org.

Register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 663-4542.

CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: If a reservation is made for a paying event and you are unable to attend, you will be charged for the event unless a cancellation request is made at least TWO business days prior to the event.

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Ambassadors Work Group 8:30AM - 10:00AM Ballantrae Golf Club, 1300 Ballantrae Club Dr. Pelham Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM Joe’s Italian 21 Weatherly Club Dr, Ste 500, Alabaster.

Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham Go & Grow Workshop “The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus” 11:00AM - 1:00PM Presented by Damita Hill, Jefferson State Community College Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Reservations requested by Monday, December 8 as lunch will be served.

Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20.

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Keeping It Real Program 8:00AM - 3:00PM Sponsors: Legacy Community Federal Credit Union & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover Montevallo High School, 980 Oak Street, Montevallo Volunteers needed. Contact Keyla Handley, 663-4542, ext. 106.

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Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Entrepreneur Rountable I 8:00AM - 10:00AM

Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Holiday Business After Hours 5:30PM - 7:00PM Presenting Sponsor: Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Timberline Country Club, 300 Timberline Trail, Timberline Reservations requested by Friday, December 12.

Investment: Members $20, “Future” members $30 which includes hors d’oeuvres and two beverage coupons.

Board of Directors’ Meeting 8:15AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Chamber office closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

If you are interested in discussing advertising opportunities contact

Rhett at 669-3131 or email rhett.mccreight@shelbycoutyreporter.com.

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St. Vincent’s Ground Breaking

Dozens broke ground on St. Vincent’s One Nineteen expansion Oct. 30.

1. Cindy Nelson, Stephanie Holderby and James Boozer 2. Tammy Leons, Jason Smith and John Farley 3. Kara Weis, Paige Huffman and Kristin Costanzo 4. Cathy Sherman, Liz Mawhinney, Joann Moulan and Renata Vitalina 5. Leigh Williams, Tamela Pugh and Cindy Lapidus 6. Ryan Pindroh and Carol Burger 7. Rex and Martha England 8. Maria Glaser, Kristin Lewis and Samantha Foster

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Members of the Greystone Ladies Club wore pink to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month during their Oct. 8 luncheon at Greystone Founders Club.

1. Susie Gaston and Betty Galbraith 2. Janie Dollar and Hiltrud Hollibaugh 3. Rita Wood and Susie Hammers 4. Michelle Matlock and Gloria Marsh 5. Katila Farley, Julie Kim, Kim Paduch, LaRue Carter and Tracy Kaufman 6. Brenda Arthur and LaRue Carter 7. Kathy McMahon and Mary Ussery 8. Tina Douglass and Therese Haselden 9. Mechelle Wilder and Katila Farley

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Spooktacular

Spooktacular Horse Show was Oct. 11 at Cameron Oaks Farm in Wilsonville.

1. Claire Pappalardo and Raleigh 2. Tallulah Hightower, Nathaniel Fotheringham, Mallie Tracy, and Ella Kate Felton 3. Carolyn Hunter and Clair 4. Taylor Tracy, Avery Grantham and Honey

Happy Holidays!

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The Shelby County Arts Council hosted the opening reception for “Historic Shelby County: An Artistic Perspective” on Oct. 11 at its gallery in downtown Columbiana.

1. Janis Faulkner 2. Rachel Fowler 3. Suzanne Brown and Linda Walker 4. Peggy Wood and Judy Jones

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The Shelby County Student Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Oak Mountain High School SGA, was held Sept. 25 at Valleydale Church.

1. Deloveis Jamison, Jesse Puckett, Alexis Lundy, Lindsey Jinright and Cornelius Perry 2. Lillie Brewer, Savannah Lambert, Chloe Brown and Tori Vansant 3. Kendall Carbonie, Caroline Beauchaine and Carlie Spencer 4. Hudson Everhardt, Thomas Brooks, Heather Hogan, Jack Hamker, Victoria Phillips and Claire Kicklighter 5. Taylor Wilson and Rob Garcia 6. Ashton Baker, Bailey Acton and Natalie Lorimer 7. John Michael, Emily Jackson, Kirsten Batchelor, Kristin Bessette and Lauren Burks 68 | ShelbyLiving.com

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Taste of Pelham

Taste of Pelham, sponsored by the Pelham Library Guild, was held Oct. 7 at the Pelham Civic Complex.

1. Suzie and David Russell 2. Mari Thomas and Enokey A. Reese 3. Linda and Mosely Johnson 4. Cristen C. and Juan J. Castaneda 5. Angie Hester and Jim Rockett

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JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes was at Veterans Park in Hoover on Sept. 28.

1. Dana Meginniss, Michele Griffin and Laurel Whitt 2. Brittany Robinson and Brooke Wright 3. Nick, Ava, Myra and Mary Beth Martin 4. John, Cathy, Anne, Katie, Gina, Marti and Meg Sherman 5. McKenzie Maurer and Jaycee Black 6. Tiffany and Marlee Cobb 7. Cameron and Michelle Crouse with Melinda Renfroe

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8. Laura Vizzina and Joe Naro 9. Anthony and Corinne Ver Meer with Dood 10. Willow Lambert and Claire Clemmons 11. Layne, Craig and Lorie Sims

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Chelsea City Hall hosted Chelsea Day on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., featuring marching bands, vendors and crafts, and sweet treats.

1. Nathan, Eva, Noa and Asa Glasser 2. Chelsea Orthodontics: Kyla Kugler, Laura Prater, “Buzz,” Dr. Kelly Page and Marie Adams 3. Rhonda and Cathy Swiney 4. Gary, Lynn and Kara Walton with Lacey, Lyla and Hazel Moore 5. David, Samantha and Ashley Abbitt 6. Alemma James and Kaila Welch 7. Selena and Cotney Castleberry 8. Summer Hall, Sallie Ramey and Hali Beaugez

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The Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 1-2 at the Pelham Civic Complex.

1. Ashton Dudley, 12 2. Jenna Jiles, 10 3. Zoey Yarbrough, age 6 4. Khloe Colman, 10 5. Brooklyn White, 3, with Khloe Gothard, 6 6. Christian Peters, 2, with Madison Peters, 8 7. Mikayla Patterson, 10 8. Kennedy Jordan, 9 9. Brayleigh Stratton, 7 months

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10. Gannon Sorensen, 4, Walker Sorensen, 7, and Griffin Sorensen, 8 11. Elise Roberts, 11, and Annalise Lund, 8 12. Kathlyn, 11 13. Libby Woodham, 8

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Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce members gathered for morning networking at Ground Up Coffee and Smoothies in Chelsea.

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1. Valerie Crowe, Rosalind Crawford–McKendall and Stephanie McKinney 2. Vicki Everett, Kathy Gipson and Russell Scruggs 3. Kendall Williams and Michael Ray 4. John Samaniego and Jeff Brown

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Custom Firepits, outdoor lighting, ittigation, weed control packages.

The Home Depot Now Hiring

terminal in Tuscumbia, AL, is hiring

fuel, cell Phones & tires; pre-pass

lcollins2026

10% discount thru De. 31.

General Warehouse Associates

flat bed drivers and offering great

furnished; excellent home/family

(205) 960-3655

dawsonlandscapegroup.com.

Competitive Pay & Benefits.

benefits. We feel like the best

time and a payroll deducted truck

205-532-9793

Full & Part-time Shifts.

drivers in the industry deserve

purchase plan. Contact Greg Quick

Maxiaire. Stainless Steel

Apply at:

the best working conditions and

at 256.338.5168 or 800.633.3252

fabrication. Stainless Steel

TARGET AUCTION. Advanced

work4homedepot.com/scr1

benefits available. Competetive

Real Estate Marketing.

apply to: RDC 5086 -

pay. Full benefits. Most weekend

J.P. King Premier Auction

800-476-3939

McCalla, AL

& holidays off. Tarp pay. Uniform

Marketing Firm

Countertops. Commercial and Residential. (205)945-9655

program. Safety, fuel & idle bonus.

www.jpking.com

Just in time for Christmas!

First Baptist Church

Sign-on bonus. OPPORTUNITY TO

est. 1915

Premier Basketball Goals

Dirtworks & Bobcat

of Columbiana

EARN OVER $1,000 PER WEEK.

Landscaping, sprinkler systems,

208 N. Main Street,

Call toll free at 1-866-338-7213

NEEDED NOW!! King’s Home has

installation!

retaining walls, drainage work,

Columbiana, AL 35051.

for more information or apply

openings for Youth Care Workers

www.metrogoals.com

online at glijobs.com. Must have 2

(FT & PT) different shifts. Must be

205-664-0002

FBC Pelham School of Fine

years verifiable Class A experience

23+ yo. Clear driving record, clear

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stone patio. Call 205-620-1818 for more information

and Batting Cages, including

Arts NOW REGISTERING for

and pass DOT physical. recent

criminal background, HS diploma/

MiBella Wellness Center.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS and

lessons in piano and voice. All

flatbed experience a plus.

GED req’d. Please email

Gynecology. Weight Loss. Hydra

EXPERIENCED ASPHALT

ages. Call 205.664.2466 for more

lynn@kingshome.com

Facial. Smart Lipo. Cellulite

PERSONNEL

information.

or fax to 205-678-7372.

Reduction. Hormone Therapy.

DRIVERS

Dr. Mia Cowan.

Hanna Truck Lines is seeking 20

Dunn Construction has immediate openings for experienced Drivers

$$$ TOP PAY $$$ Diesel Mechanic

Professional Flatbed Drivers.

Owner Operators Wanting

205.995.1009

and Asphalt Personnel for our

Heavy Truck. Qualified Class A

50 cpm. No Surprises: Starting

Dedicated Year Round Anniston,

mibellawellness.com

Calera/Alabaster/Birmingham

Mechanic for shop/mobile repair

Pay (all Miles): 48 cpm, 49 cpm

AL www.pull4klb.com

area. Class B CDL & HAZMAT

work. Great benefits & working

@ 6 mo, 50 cpm @ 1 yr. 100%

Endorsement required. Excellent

conditions. CDL needed.

Outbounds loads Pre-loaded &

Service Tech & Mgrs needed

qualified applicants for road

benefits include BC/BS insurance/

Call (205)323-2500

Tarped. 75% Inbound No Tarp.

for Hoover properties. Must have

construction positions. To apply

Late Model Peterbilt Trucks. Air

HVAC or EPA II or Universal cert.

visit: www.oldcastle.com

vacation/holidays, & 401K. Please

Midsouth Paving, Inc. is seeking

call 205-592-3866 x 259. EEOE/

I believe I am defined by the

Ride Trailers. Home weekends.

All experience levels welcomed.

Midsouth Paving, Inc AA/EOE/E-

AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/

care I give. Home healthcare

Low cost BCBS Health & Dental

Please visit www.latapts.com to

verify participant

Veterans

allows you to see one patient at

Ins. Matching 401K.

apply.

House Cleaning!

a time. When you become a part

Qualifications: 18 Mo Class A

Financial Services We handle

of home healthcare, you become

CDL driving exp w/ 6 mo flatbed;

2010 Kabco - Secluded, private

Call me for all your cleaning

all types of commercial lending,

a part of your patients’ lives.

Applicants must meet all D.O.T.

property near Chelsea. Off 280

needs! Great references & my own

including slow credit plans.

Now Hiring Registered Nurses for

req. Contact recruiting @

and close to shopping. Home is

cleaning supplies! Apts, Houses,

Statewide 205-862-6338

Centreville/Clanton

1-800-634-7315 or come by HTL

32X62. Spacious with 3

Offices. 205-217-8871

Contact Shea Parker

office @ 1700 Boone Blvd,

BR 2 BA, many features. Lot rent

LAY LAKE! Beautiful 4BR/2BA on

1.866.GENTIVA or

Northport. EOE

$250. Please call: 205-664-2412

level lot. Enclosed boathouse &

770-372-1109

pier. Breathtaking sunsets & views

shea.parker@gentiva.com

HARDEE’S Now Hiring Store &

Others buy Gold, We buy

665-8057 • Public Par 71 18-hole

of Lay Lake.

Visit gentiva.com/careers

Asst Managers, & Shift Leaders.

Jewelry! 205-251-3381

• Memberships available • Twilight

$279,900

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V encouraged to

Email resume to

Downtown Birmingham

and Senior Rate • Full length

Ellis Properties

apply.

hardees2007@bellsouth.net or

www.levysfinejewelry.com

Driving Range

205-669-1863

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NEW Discounted Rates @ Montevallo Golf Club •

apply in person on Valleydale Rd

$21 Mon-Fri, $26 Sat-Sun.

Montgomery Stockyard

Class A CDL Drivers

Sherman Industries

CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup *

Planning a Wedding?

Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in

Needed Immediately

A top paying Ready Mix company,

Repair * Maintenance I can fix

Newly redecorated white chapel,

Clanton.

3 Yrs Min Driving

seeking Exp Ready Mix Concrete

your Mother’s clock.

reception hall, bride’s room, etc.

Call Lane at 205-389-4530.

History With Dump Trailer

Drivers. Class A or B CDL Req.

Alabaster/ Pelham

Union UMC, Westover

For other hauling arrangements,

Experience

Top Pay. Benefits.

Call Stephen (205) 663-2822

678-6677 or 529-5366

contact Wes in Harpersville

* $1000 Retention Bonus

Call 205-368-2039 or

205-965-8657

* Local Hauling

205-970-7572

Office Space for Rent

MANUFACTURED HOMES

Cahaba Valley Road near Hwy

MOBILE HOMES with land.

* Home Nights Morrison Healthcare Food

APPLY ONLINE:

SERVERS NEEDED

280. Professional upscale building.

Ready to move in.

Service at Shelby Baptist Hospital

www.perdidotrucking.com

Premier golf club in North Shelby

Move in ready.

Owner financing with approved

Now accepting applications for

Perdido Trucking Service, LLC

County seeking motivated

Call: 205-967-9595 ask for John

credit.

future openings. Must pass drug/

251.470.0355

individuals for full and part

nicotine/background check. Apply

3 bdrm., 2 bath.

time server positions. Must be

SUNCREST Healthcare

No renters.

(205) 280-4663

1-205-289-8899

online at

Industrial Electricians for

available to work some nights

www.compassgroupcareers.com

installing equip, conduit & wire.

and weekends. $10 - 12 per hour.

Wiring PLC & Drives. Startup proc.

Immediate openings.

Steel Building.

Nate’s Pit Stop Service Special:

in heavyindustrial environment.

Interested candidates please reply

Allocated Bargains.

Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY

$10 OFF of $100 or more. Most

Wanting people looking for a

to shoal@bellsouth.net.

40x60 on up. We do deals.

8 WEEKS!

Vehicles. See website for details.

Home! 256 892 8882

gosteelbuildings.com

Please visit our website

Not valid with other offers.

johnny@pgwells.com

Source# 18X 251-241-4250

www.capstonedentalassisting.com

Skintrenzixs School. Birmingham

VMFhomes.com

or call (205) 561-8118 and get

School that specializes in esthetics

644-9393 www.natespitstop.com

your career started!

Compassionate people needed

only is NOW ENROLLING. Payment

Supreme Beverage Co is looking

NatrualNailz by Tara

to provide care for individuals

plans available.

for delivery drivers with valid Class

Specialize in natural nail care.

with intellectual disabilities.

Call 205-979-5665.

A driver’s license, clear MVR, DOT

Veterans Moving Service

10% OFF for first time client when

Residential setting. PT, FT & wknds

skintrenzixs.com

cert, ability to repetitively lift, pull

Local & Long Distance.

you mention this ad!

available. Alabaster. Bessemer.

and push 50+ lbs.

Residential and Commercial.

624 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 9

Birmingham

WE WANT TO HIRE YOU TO

Apply @supremebeverage.com

Free Estimates!

Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

205-854-7272

RETIRE YOU

745-6591 • Schedulicity.com

Call Michael at 334-322-6462.

Work for a strong stable company.

Electrician - FT

Quality Correctional Health

Southern Haulers LLC in Calera.

Supreme Electric, a local based

Villa Maria Apartments

Noble LLC of Scottsboro, AL

Care has several LPN & RN

Hiring CDL-A Drivers for new

company in Pelham. Must be

Affordable Housing for Ages 62

is looking for company drivers &

openings in Columbiana.

accounts. Must have good CDL-A.

willing to learn & work hard. Go

& above or Mobility Impaired

owner/ops – both flatbed & van.

Please visit www.qchcweb.com for

Exc pay / benefits.

to: supremeelectric-al.com Print

• Income Based Rent • Gated

We have paid vacation,holiday

more info & to apply.

George or James 800.537.4621

empl app under Contact Us and

Community 205-836-7839

EOE www.southernhaulersllc.com

mail to: Supreme Electric,

205-833-0532 Call today for an

231 Commerce Pkwy,

application and/or appt.

bonus pay, safety bonus, & BC/BS is available. We have a

2000 Freightliner & 2003

family atmosphere with newer

Peterbuilt, both w/ Caterpillar

PLUMBERS NEEDED

Pelham, AL 35124 or

equipment. We like to have 2

Engines. Great Condition!

Call 682-2828,

call 205-453-9327.

years of experience & acceptable

$30K (neg) for both.

fax resume to 682-2827

safety record - If less, call us.

789-4532 or 335-9009

or email to resume@sps9.com

noblellctrucking.com

Steven’s Wack-n-Sack A Growing Landscape Company is

TERRACE 31

seeking qualified applicants for

Now Leasing Newly Renovated

Lawn Maintenance Technicians.

“Hands On” Mining

Electricians Needed

Units 2 Bedrooms starting at $699

Call 205-621-8531

Maintenance Supervisor

Birmingham & Tuscaloosa

Call 205-988-0960

www.wacknsack.com

Production Team

Competitive salary.

Call 682-2828,

Members in Vance, AL

Email resume to

fax resume to 682-2827 or

FREE ASSESSMENT!

Whiteline Express Ltd.

$14.50 per hour

candy@ateammining.com

email to resume@sps9.com

Guaranteed Results!

is looking for OTR drivers out of

HS Diploma or GED, 2 yr

or mail resume to

The Tutoring Center

Alabama. See our display ad or

Manufacturing exp. Must

PO Box 2382,

Southland Intl Trucks

205-987-9577

apply on line at

be 18+, pass background check, 2

Sylacauga, Al 35150.

SALES POSITIONS

hoover.tutoringcenter.com

www.whiteline-express.com

Call 256-574-0066

SERVICE POSITIONS

yr AL resident.

The Salvation Army Adult

Montgomery & Bham

Three Amigos Restaurant in

Rehabilitation Center is now

Excellent benefits

Alabaster. Join us for Happy Hour

Manufacturing/Assembly

hiring managers and drivers/

Resumes: employment

Thrs from 5-9:30. All Beer $2 and

positions available in Calera

loaders. Apply at:

@southlandtrucks.com

Sat 12oz Margarita on ice $2.99.

area. Full time hours, all shifts

1401 FL Shuttlesworth Dr.

Or F: 205-380-9732

844 Hwy 31 S. Next to Chevron

available. Call today

Birmingham, AL. 35234

205-267-3910

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Pelham Tank Lines Flatbed

Satellite Signals and Securities

Truck Driver 3 yrs exp. Clean

Security Systems, Video

IMMEDIATE POSITIONS!!!!!

3 yrs exp & CDL required. Full

MVR. BCBS ins, 5 pd holidays,

Surveillance, Monitoring as low as

Need 5 motivated workers to

time/Part time/Weekends.

paid weekly. Pelham AL.NO TARP

$18 mo with or without a home

replace 5 lazy ones! Loaders,

For application or more info call

LOADS

phone, “Panic Pendants” for the

assistant manager, customer

Nicole Johns 334-687-6000 X 18

Allen: 205-915-7163

Elderly 205.664.3763

service positions, sales reps. Need

http://naonsite.com/Job

205-406-5393 TOMMY BUYS HOUSES 205-283-3272

EFP, INC NOW HIRING Local Haul Truck Drivers

valid DL. No experience necessary.

Insurance Inspector

IT/ Web Design/Social Media

Long hours, but very competitive

PT independent contractor needed

FREE Recycling. We come to

Part Time Contact George Scott,

pay. Call Drew (205) 490-1003 or

for commercial Loss Control

you. Computers, toner, software,

IV 205-664-9644

(404) 723-1322

services in central and northern AL

printers, etc. Call 615-442-8697.

Located in Helena, AL

areas. Exp req’d. Email resume

www.tmwitherspoon.com

Remote location is possible.

transtar@transtartech.com

Glenn: 205-902-2027

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OUT & ABOUT Columbiana Christmas Music

Mutts on Main Street Christmas Parade

Three on a String

Ongoing

American Village Christmas Program: The American Village will hold a Christmas program for Pre-K through Kindergarten students on Dec. 8-12 and 15-19. Program Fee: $9 in advance, $10 on-site. Get into the Christmas spirit as you gather in the Colonial Chapel to sing familiar carols, enjoy the tale of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas Mouse”, hear stories of former Presidents and how they celebrated Christmas with their children in the White House, and learn to dance and play 18th Century games! Please call 665-3535 extension 1062 for availability.

American Village Christmas Tour: A Christmas lunch and tour will take place at the American Village on Dec. 9-11 and 16-17 at 10:30 a.m. or 12 p.m.

Tickets are $25. Groups are welcome.

Pre-reservations are required. Enjoy a catered lunch hosted by First Lady Dolley Madison and tour the American Village decorated in the 18th Century Christmas tradition. Enjoy a Christmas concert in the Chapel, experience the National Veterans Shrine, hear stories in the Oval Office, and take part in a Christmas fete hosted by Martha Washington. Call 6653535 extension 1031 or email Christmas@ AmericanVillage.org to make your reservation.

South City Theater performance: South City Theater presents “Uh Oh! Here Comes Christmas,” a play based on the books by Robert Fulghum. Adapted

by Ernest Zulia and David Caldwell. — Brent Murrill, Director Playing at SCT: 80 | ShelbyLiving.com

December 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20. A Southern director and cast share their holiday joys and challenges with us. Fifteen holiday stories from the international bestselling author of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten have been crafted into an engaging evening of storytelling and song. This charming show takes a funny, heartwarming and often poignant look at the struggle to find the spirit of the holidays amid the avalanche of commercialism, stress and chaos that crashes down every December.

Doors open one hour prior to event at 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana. For info call 669-0044.

University of Montevallo’s Department of Music will host a Choral Christmas Concert Dec. 1 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the American Village Chapel. Call 205-6656670 to confirm programming.

Dec. 4

Columbiana Christmas Parade: The annual Columbiana Christmas Parade is Dec. 4 with Grand Marshall Ouida Mayfield at 7 p.m.

Dec. 6

Columbiana Tour of Homes: The annual Columbiana Tour of Homes is Dec. 6 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Santa Special: Santa rides the train and gives a special treat to each child on the Heart of Dixie Railroad’s Santa Special in Calera. Dates are Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 13, 20 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $17 for ages 2 and up. Free for children under 2. Visit HODRRM.org for more information.

Artists Market: The seventh annual Shelby County Arts Council Artists Market is Dec. 6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Member artists of the Shelby County Arts Council will gather to share their one of a kind art. Over 20 artists will have pottery, jewelry, photography, paintings, gourd art, fabric art and more! Free admission.

Dec. 1

Helena Christmas Parade: The 44th annual Helena Christmas Parade will be Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. The theme is “It’s a new day, it’s a new way.”

Pelham Tree Lighting: The City of Pelham’s annual Christmas tree lighting will be Dec. 1 in the Ice Arena.

The first 1,000 attendants will receive commemorative ornaments for Pelham’s 50th anniversary. Santa will be available to take pictures from 5:45-6:15 p.m. in the Banquet Hall. The Christmas tree lighting program will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Following the performance, guests are invited to participate in free skating and join Santa for cookies and hot chocolate.

Choral

Christmas

Concert:

Dec. 7

Fall Recital: The University of Montevallo’s Community School of Music fall recital will be Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. at LeBaron Recital Hall.

Dec. 11-12

Columbiana Trolley Christmas Tour: The Columbiana Holly Jolly Trolley The Christmas Tour is Dec. 11 and 12 from 6-7

p.m. Mayor Stancil Handley serves as tour guide to Columbiana Christmas lights, hot chocolate and cookies on Shelby County Museum courthouse steps. CMPA fundraiser. Cost: $5.

Dec. 13

Mutts on Main Street Christmas Parade: Columbiana Mutts on Main Street Christmas Parade is Dec. 13 at 11 a.m.

Get photos by Leigh Ann Langley with Santa and pet for $25.

Proceeds benefit Shelby County Humane Society. Be sure to be there for the trolley animal picture at the end of parade!

AWC Craft and Bake Sale: The Alabama Wildlife Center will host its annual Holiday Craft and Bake Sale Dec. 13 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Veterans Park on Valleydale Road in Hoover.

Homemade foods, holiday decorations, crafts and pet-related items will be for sale. Free refreshments. Photos with Santa.

For more information, visit awrc.org.

Three on a String: Three on a String will perform at the Shelby County Arts Council on Dec. 13. Jerry Ryan, Bobby Horton and Brad Ryan join forces to put a show that will have your toes tapping and side bursting from laughter. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Dec. 16

Business After Hours: The Greater Shelby County, Montevallo, Calera and South Shelby chambers of commerce will host a holiday business after hours Dec. 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Timberline Golf Course. Cost is $10 per person, and RSVPs are required.

Dec. 20

Meadow Brook Runs: The 20th annual Meadow Brook Runs will be Dec. 20 with a 7:30-8:45 a.m. late registration and packet pickup, a 9 a.m. 5K race with finish around the lakes, a 10 a.m. fun run, and a 10:30 a.m. awards ceremony and prize drawings at Birmingham’s most beautiful course. For info, contact Bob Cosby at 991-6054 or email JVPOA@Juno.com; also visit Meadowbrookruns.org for more information.

Columbiana Christmas Music: Hear light-hearted acoustic versions of the best holiday songs, played in an intimate setting by a top-notch band on Dec. 20 at the Shelby County Arts Council. From a hot jazz jam session on “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” to a soaring flute rendition of “O Holy Night”, from a sly vocal take on “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” to twin mandolins on “Deck the Halls”, this just may be your favorite holiday music of the year! Doors open at 7 p.m. at 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana. For info call 669-0044.

Dec. 20-21

The Nutcracker: Performances of Stevan Grebel’s “The Nutcracker” will be Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21 at 2:30 p.m. at the Pelham High School theater. Pelham City Council member Maurice Mercer will play Mother Ginger.

Visit Grebeldance.com for ticket information.

Shelby Living is happy to feature community events in its monthly calendar. The event must take place in Shelby County or be sponsored by a Shelby County-based group. Email details to Katie.mcdowell@shelbyliving.com. l December 2014 | 81

WHY I LOVE SHELBY COUNTY

AMANDA FORD “Blessed to have the opportunity to represent my home”

H

elena native Amanda Ford was crowned Miss Shelby County in July of this year. A 2010 graduate of Pelham High School, Ford is studying broadcast journalism major at Troy University and is looking forward to graduating in December. Her mom, Nana Ford, is a retired teacher and her dad, Greg Ford, is a mortgage banker. Her sister Jessica recently graduated from Paul Mitchell the School and will soon take her board exam to become a licensed cosmetologist.

By KATIE MCDOWELL Photograph CONTRIBUTED What was your first thought when your name was announced as Miss Shelby County 2015?

My first thought was that I was completely blessed to have the opportunity to represent my home. I still can’t believe that I have received this amazing opportunity!

What is your talent?

I have been dancing since I was 3 years old and it has always been my passion.

My talent selection is an upbeat Jazz en Pointe to “Black Cat” by Janet Jackson.

What is your platform?

My platform is Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society’s largest fundraiser. I became involved with Relay For Life when I was in high school and I have been a team member and committee member for the past seven years. Cancer hit closer to home for me in 2012 when my dad was diagnosed with throat cancer. He had surgery and went through chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

We thank God that today he is cancer free. This made me realize that cancer can affect anyone and any family, which made me want to fight back even more.

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What are the benefits of competing in pageants?

There are so many benefits from competing in the Miss America Organization. The most important aspect for me is the scholarship opportunities.

A large portion of my college education has been paid for through the money I have earned while competing in the Miss Alabama and Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen Pageants.

What do you love about Shelby County?

I have lived in Shelby County for most of my life and I feel it is a very special place. While growing up in the Shelby County School System, I had many teachers who made an impact in my life and played a large role in helping me achieve my goals. I also love how we are a very caring community. Everyone is always willing to lend a helping hand whether it is with a community event or to someone who is in need. Shelby County is such a wonderful place and I am so proud to call it home.

What are your hopes for your time as Miss Shelby County?

The main thing I want to accomplish as Miss Shelby County is to promote

my platform Relay For Life. Cancer has touched the lives of so many in our community and I want to do everything I can to spread awareness and to help and support those that have been affected by this disease. I also want to give back to this community because it has given so much to me. I am so thankful that I get to represent a place that has shaped who I am today.

If you could meet three famous people, dead or alive, who would they be and why?

The first person I would love to meet is Robin Roberts from Good Morning America. I not only look up to her as a journalist, but she is also a cancer survivor and an inspiration to so many people. Second, I have always wanted to meet Ryan Seacrest. If I had just one of the many jobs that he has I would be set!

And lastly, I would love to meet Michael J. Fox because he is one of my favorite actors and is in my favorite movie Back To The Future.

What would you like to do after you graduate from Troy?

After I graduate from Troy I would love to find a job in broadcast news.

Ultimately, I hope to work my way up and become a reporter. l

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