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FROM THE EDITOR

ore than two years have passed since my wedding, but I still love reminiscing about that special day. Truthfully, the wedding and reception were a bit of a blur. Our wedding day was so packed with activities and preparation that I barely had time to register that nervous feeling. Now, I love looking at photos and other reminders of our wedding day. Most of all, however, I love remembering how I felt so loved by our family and friends. I don’t need photos to remember that feeling. I imagine that even 20 years down the road, that feeling of being loved will still be one of the things I cherish most about our wedding. This month’s issue of Shelby Living features our annual bridal special section, which is printed in conjunction with our bridal show. I had the best time reading the

announcements submitted by brides who are from Shelby County or chose to get married here. The weddings were beautiful, and I’m happy we are able to provide these brides with a keepsake of their wedding day. I hope these announcements serve as a happy reminder of that day, whether it’s two years or 20 years later. If you or someone you know is getting married this year, I hope you’ll attend the fourth annual Shelby Living Bridal Show on Sunday, Jan. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center in Birmingham. The show offers a great chance for brides-to-be (and grooms!) to connect with local bridal vendors, including photographers, florists, event venues and bakeries. I hope to see you at the show, and I hope you enjoy reading about the happy new couples in this month’s magazine.l

SHELBY Living EDITORIAL Katie McDowell Stephanie Brumfield Drew Granthum Cassandra Mickens Neal Wagner CONTRIBUTORS Laura Brookhart Lauren Heartsill Dowdle Linda Long Lisa Phillips Terri Sullivan PRODUCTION Amy Baldis Jamie Dawkins Jon Goering Amanda Porter MARKETING Kristy Brown Jill Harvell Daniel Holmes Nicole Loggins Rhett McCreight Meagan Mims Kim McCulla Mary Strehle Kari Yoder ADMINISTRATION Tim Prince Jan Griffey Mary Jo Eskridge Jennifer Arias Hailey Dolbare Christine Roberts Laurel Cousins

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ON THE COVER Brenda Danielle Ray of Wilsonville and Matthew Paul Cavanaugh of Montgomery were married Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 in the Stakely Sanctuary at First Baptist Church Montgomery. Cover design: Jamie Dawkins Photography: Kellen Jacob Photography

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70 JONES AND PORTER 72 MORRIS AND CABANISS 74 MILLING AND POUNDSTONE 76 RAY AND CAVANAUGH 78 CAILLOUET AND HANNA 80 NICHOLS AND GADOURY 82 CARTER AND BASINI 84 MCCURDY AND STRICKLER 86 WILDER AND SELF 88 WATKINS AND WARD 90 PHELPS AND OSBORNE 92 HOWELL AND WOODHAM 94 KIELBASA AND BACHMANN 96 ALLEN AND SMITH

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WHY I LOVE SHELBY COUNTY

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CAMERA READY Tommy Daspit takes part in Birmingham photography competition

READING ROOM Casey Middlebrooks shares his favorite books

ARTS COUNCIL CORNER Jan Karon’s Mitford series takes the stage

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THE CLOCK COLLECTOR Shelby County resident Bob Hudson collects, repairs and creates clocks

SAY YES TO THE DRESS Trends for 2014 include lace, tulle and illusion necklines

ROCKIN’ CRYSTALS The University of Montevallo’s geode was once the largest known geode in the world

PIECE OF CAKE What to know before visiting the bakery

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TRUE CALLING George Drake returns home to coach the sport he loves

BRIDAL PARTY GIFTS Don’t forget your bridesmaids and groomsmen on your big day

THE BRIDAL IDENTITY Follow these steps to change your name after your wedding

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Paper or plastic? The question never gets old: Paper or plastic? Or should it be paper or phone? With the onset of smartphones, tablets, cloud sharing and apps for everything, it’s no wonder that choosing a calendar has now turned into a major decision with an overwhelming number of choices. Lisa Phillips, owner of SimpleWorks, There is an abundance of pros Simpleworksmtsp.com and cons for both paper and lisa@simpleworksmtsp.com electronic methods, yet be careful 205.981.7733 who you listen to. What works for you doesn’t necessarily work for your co-worker or spouse. Decide start/end dates. Paper calendars are printed to run the school year, quarterly or a calendar year. Moms may prefer an August – July planner, while professionals may find the January – December format suits their projects, deadlines and tax schedule. Implement next year’s calendar well in advance to avoid the “hiccup” of transitioning to the new calendar. Electronic, paper, smartphone. Electronic is useful when you have access to a computer. This works well when your schedule needs to be shared with co-workers or family members. Paper is the most popular, and comes in a variety of sizes. This works best when your activities and meetings don’t need to be shared with others. Keeping your calendar on your phone is growing in popularity. Programs are available to share, merge and sync calendars of co-workers and family. Customize. Paper systems now offer many different options to customize your day and week, from lists, expense tracking and contact information. Decide what you will use, then purge what you are not using to declutter your calendar. Update with ease. Regardless of format, a calendar needs to be updated regularly. Be aware of how easy it is to alter an appointment. Birthdays don’t change, but appointments do. Month-at-a-glance. Seeing a whole month at once allows for better time management. When you see the “heavy” spots in your month, you’re able to rearrange, cancel or say no to further commitments. Ask yourself, “What fits my needs and method of reminders” versus “What is everyone else using?” Make this decision based on your personal preference. Paper or plastic? It’s that simple. l

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SHORT STORIES

Schools honor Teachers of the Year

UM men’s soccer claims third PBC title in four years The University of Montevallo men’s soccer team defeated Francis Marion University 2-0 in the Peach Belt Conference tournament championship match Nov. 10, securing back-to-back conference tournament championships and marking the Falcons’ third title in the past four seasons. Montevallo senior Ricky Davey, the Falcons’ leading goal scorer who recorded his eighth goal of the season in the championship match, was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Fellow seniors Gary O’Neill and Nick Saboe, along with freshman Jeffrey Hessenberger, were also named to the All-Tournament team. The Falcons have won three Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer

tournament championships in their five-year history as a member of the conference. Montevallo defeated USC Aiken 4-1 to claim the conference tournament championship in 2012. Pierre Omanga was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player last season, with Mike Rinzema, Brendan Ledgeway and O’Neill earning All-Tournament team recognition. The Falcons won their first Peach Belt Conference tournament title in 2010 after defeating Flagler College 2-1 in the championship match. Nathaniel Foster was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, while Rinzema, Nathan Archard and Phil Jackson were each named to the All-Tournament team.

GES competes in PPK The four winners from Greystone Elementary’s Punt, Pass and Kick Competition competed in Sectional Competition in late October in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Sectional Competition featured participants from all over Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas and Kentucky. Nicholas Dunlap finished first in the 10-11 year old category. Kaleigh Rice, Josh Harrington, and Kenna Burdett all finished in fourth place in the competition. Pictured, from left, Kenna Burdett, Nicholas Dunlap, Josh Harrington and Kaleigh Rice.

Shelby County’s very best elementary, middle and high school teachers were honored at the Teacher of the Year reception, held Dec. 2 at Oak Mountain High School. The reception was sponsored by the Greater Shelby County Education Foundation. Shelby County’s 34 local school Teacher of the Year recipients were all recognized. The top three Teacher of the Year winners were Scott Byrne, a third grade teacher from Wilsonville Elementary; Jodie Ferguson, a seventh grade math teacher from Oak Mountain Middle School; and Lee Pastor, a 10th grade history, psychology and sociology teacher from Montevallo High School. Pictured, Shelby County Schools Superintendent Randy Fuller with Ferguson, Pastor and Byrne.

OMREN donates to charities

Family Connection of Shelby County and Safe House of Shelby County received early Christmas presents from the Oak Mountain Real Estate Network, a group of area real estate agents. Tony Birk, a real estate agent and OMREN leader, presented $2,600 checks to each charity during its Nov. 20 meeting in Pelham. The funds were raised through the Network’s annual Christmas Auction, which took place Nov. 13. The Network sponsors two charities each year. January 2014 | 9

Shelby County Historical Society elects new officers The 2014-2015 newly elected officers and board of directors for the Shelby County Historical Society were installed at their quarterly meeting on Nov. 3. Seated, from left, Theo Perkins, 2014-2019; Evan Major, 20102015; David Nolen, 2010-2015; Jim Day, 2014-2019; Kaye Alvarez, treasurer; and Rachel Clinkscale, corresponding secretary. Standing, from left, Diane Seales, historian; Glenn Nivens, recording secretary; Scott Martin, third vice president and editor of newsletter; Fred Olive, second vice-president and program chairman, Bill Justice, first vice president; and Bobby Joe Seales, president. Those not pictured include Josh Arnold, Della Fancher and Tim Nettles, 2012-2017; John R. Walker, 2010-2015; and Jim Lewis, 2014-2019. Advisory Board consists of Judge Jim Fuhrmeister, Commissioner Dan Acker, Tim Prince and Diane B. Ellis.

Heatherwood Garden Club tours gallery Heatherwood Garden Club took a field trip to Charlie Thigpen Garden Gallery in Pepper Place on Nov. 26, 2013. Members toured the facility and admired all the beautiful flowers, décor and arrangements. Mr. Thigpen gave a presentation on floral arranging. Lunch was delivered to his shop on the patio. 10 | ShelbyLiving.com

Special education teacher takes student to Bama game Angie Stewart, as special education teacher at Montevallo Middle School, helped make a dream come true for one of her students, Daniel Graham. Stewart, through the assistance of Bill Battle, the athletic director at the University of Alabama, was able to take Graham and his mother to the Alabama vs. Chattanooga football game on Nov. 22, 2013. They were able to go onto the football field, and meet and have photos taken with running back T.J. Yeldon, safety Vinnie Sunseri, and mascot Big Al.

Vick named Education Counselor of the Year Maegan Vick, counselor at Helena Elementary School, has been named Elementary Counselor of the Year by the Alabama School Counselor Assocation. Vick received the prestigious award at the 2013 ALCA Annual Conference Awards Luncheon, held Nov. 21 at Birmingham Sheraton.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Camera ready Tommy Daspit takes part in Birmingham competition

Story and photographs by LAURA BROOKHART

“I TOP: An outtake of Tommy Daspit’s photo shoot at Old Car Heaven in Birmingham ABOVE: The competition explored the art of photography with a vintage theme.

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grew up surrounded by photography and music. I think this explains why I have such a visceral response to both,” photographer Tommy Daspit explains. The son of musicians, Daspit’s father and grandfathers on both sides were professional photographers. “A powerful piece of music or a camera in my hand can transport me emotionally and physically. I feel truly blessed to have had those influences in my life,” he said. “For the record, I cannot carry a

tune and have no sense of rhythm whatsoever. It’s a good thing that I can take a good picture!” Born in New Orleans, Tommy Daspit made his way through Tampa, Florida, Dallas, Texas, Washington State, Indiana and the Central African Republic before arriving in Helena three years ago. Daspit was recently selected for one of the five teams in The New Era Artistry Competition, a competition that explored the art of photography (also cosmetics, hair styling and modeling) with a vintage 1920s – 1950s theme.

“The shoot took place at Old Car Heaven in Birmingham and I was given only one hour to create the portfolio,” Daspit explained. “As fast as I could, I scouted the cars and decided on the spot that would work the best. The spot I chose had six really good cars close together and had the added dimension of one being up in the air on a lift and another with the hood open.” “Due to time limitations, there was no way to set up lights and test out different ideas. I went with a couple of ideas that I’d thought about in the days leading up to the shoot.” “My assigned models were new to modeling but had great looks and were super easy to direct. I will tell you that hair, makeup and the right model make all the difference when doing a shoot.” The photographs from this competition are expected to be published in the form of a 2014 calendar. Daspit has been a professional photographer for more than 21 years and previously published in W Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens and the Shelby Living bridal issue, among others. He has been teaching small photography classes, held in Helena’s Ice and Coal Gallery, for the Birmingham area for about a year now. These classes are geared to teaching basic photography to ABOVE: Daspit featured old cars and models people who’ve never in vintage-inspired outfits and makeup. taken the camera off of full manual setting. Along the way, he condensed this information into a 191 page e-book, “See the Light,” written with the novice photographer in mind. He also posts a website/blog with lessons, tips, links, reviews and videos. He takes people behind the scenes of his shoots to show how each image was created. Daspit, having left few tools of technology’s stones unturned, has a Kickstarter campaign seeking funds to create a video training course on basic photography skills. The planned $39 training course is to be marketed by Udmey. com and will be available worldwide. He and wife, Kelly, have three children and are expecting a fourth. Daspit confirms, “I love what I do and I never lose sight of how fortunate I am to be able to say that.” Visit Tommydaspit.com or Facebook.com/tdaspit. A listing of Daspit’s upcoming classes is posted at Birminghamphotographyclass.com. l January 2014 | 13

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Reading Room: Casey Middlebrooks Story by KATIE MCDOWELL Photograph by JON GOERING

asey Middlebrooks is the librarian at Spain Park High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from UAB and a master’s degree in library and informationl sciences from the University of Alabama. He is working toward a doctorate in leadership in education administration from Capella University. Casey and his wife, Ebru, have twin sons, Aiden and Grady. What drew you to Shelby County? I came to work for SPHS because of the extraordinary faculty, students and community who strive to make this school excel in education and in maintaining a positive culture of success. I really could not ask for a better place to work than Spain Park. Why do you love to read? I typically have one book that I listen to in my car so if I happen to get stuck in traffic, no worries. I usually have one book that I read in bed at night which helps calm my mind and eases me to a peaceful sleep. I love the fact that when a story is good, a book is like my own little personal movie playing in my head. What’s the first book you loved?

“Mutiny on the Bounty.” It was required reading in school, but I loved that it had exotic lands, piracy and historical facts all thrown in together. What are your favorite types of books? My favorite genre is sci fi/fantasy closely followed by historical fiction, although I will generally read anything. I do have a pet peeve about authors portraying teens as always being ultrasophisticated and all knowing. I recently read “Escape from Lemoncello’s Library” and the main characters centered around 12-year-olds that probably knew more about the Dewey Decimal System than most librarians, including myself. I enjoy a story when characters are more realistic and relatable.

Why did you decide to pursue a literary career? With my undergrad degree in criminal justice, I had every intention in pursuing a profession in federal law enforcement, but when an opportunity came up for me in Washington D.C., I stepped back, prayed and took stock of my current situation and changed my path. I had financed my college by working at the Hoover Public Library (possibly the greatest public library in the country), and I realized I loved what I was doing. I got to interact with the public while providing a meaningful service. Although I had not yet met my wife, I also knew that a federal law enforcement job would not lend itself to a successful family life and that is definitely something I envisioned for my future. I have no regrets in my decision and love what I do. How many people truly enjoy their jobs; I count myself as being very blessed. Do you have anything you want to promote? We do not have any special events upcoming, but I would recommend to all book lovers a website called Goodreads. com. This website helps me keep track of everything I have read, what my friends are reading and what books I want to read. l

Casey’s Reading Recommendations: “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand A true story following the life of Louis Zamperini who endures the most unimaginable survival at sea followed by POW experience. This story will break your heart, fill you with wonder at what a human can endure, and give you respect for those that came before us. Read it! 14 | ShelbyLiving.com

“The Monstrumologist” by Rick Yancey A four book series that follows the gruesome life of Will Henry and aberrant biologist, Dr. Pellinore Warthorpe. There is a thin line between monster and man.

“Samurai Shortstop” by Alan Gratz Stuck between the old ways practiced by his father and the new western ways being introduced to Tokyo in the year 1890, Toyo must learn to become his own person. Anyone that loves baseball and history will love this story.

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Jan Karon’s Mitford series takes the stage Story by TERRI SULLIVAN

he Shelby County Arts Council presents its first community theatre production Jan. 25-26. “Welcome to Mitford” will showcase local talent in a funny, heartwarming play sure to bring you out of the winter doldrums. Sue Ellen Gerrells, the creative director, is an award-winning director/actor, whose theatrical career spans over 45 years and three continents “One of the great joys of directing a play is seeing characters leap from the page to the stage,” she said. “Watching my actors bring the beloved Mitford characters to life is exciting, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with such dedicated and talented performers.” Kathryn Myrick is the technical director. Myrick is an accomplished actress, voice instructor and theatre teacher at Shelby County High School.

Acclaimed novelist and playwright Robert Inman wrote the “Welcome to Mitford” play based on the Mitford novels by Jan Karon. This bestselling series features Father Timothy Kavanagh, the much-loved bachelor rector of Lord’s Chapel church, townspeople and parishioners from the fictional village of Mitford, North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The eclectic characters include church secretary Emma, housekeeper Puny, local mayor Esther, a covey of eccentric regulars at the Main Street Grill, elderly heiress Miss Sadie Baxter,

and jokester Uncle Billy and his dotty wife, Miss Rose, who likes to direct traffic wearing a military trench coat and rubber boots. Karon pursued her dream of becoming a writer at the age of 50 and draws inspiration from her hometown of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. The Mitford novels have been on the New York Times best seller list and won numerous awards including the ABBY, which honors titles that bookstore owners most enjoy recommending to their customers. “Welcome to Mitford” will be performed at the Shelby County High School auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. Playwright Robert Inman will attend the opening night performance. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at Shelbycountyartscouncil.com or by calling 669-0044. l

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The

Clock Collector B Story by LINDA LONG Photographs by JON GOERING

ABOVE LEFT: Shelby County resident Bob Hudson has been collecting clocks for decades. ABOVE RIGHT: Hudson repairs, restores and even builds clocks in a workshop at his home.

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ack in the 1950s, Bob Hudson’s father gave him a clock, and not just any ordinary timepiece, but a genuine 100-year-old Seth Thomas model made by perhaps the most famous clockmaker in the United States. “My dad got it when the post office changed from the old analog clocks to digital timekeeping,” recalled the 84-year-old Shelby County resident. “It’s just a wall clock. It doesn’t chime or anything. It simply tells time, but it is a very accurate instrument, and that’s all I ask it to do.” That special but unassuming gift began a lifelong

love of anything that tells time. Hudson’s collection includes clocks from Germany, France, Great Britain, China and yes even Texas, all are places which at one time or another he and his wife Barbara called home during his long Air Force career. “We lived and traveled all over the world, and we’d collect clocks from wherever we went,” Hudson said. “If we saw a nice clock, we’d buy it and if it needed fixing, I’d fix it.” Thanks to Hudson’s genius with mechanics, all of the clocks in his 100-plus collection are in working order, even the 200-year-old mantle timepieces which he discovered in mainland China.

The Korean War veteran remembers he flew his last mission on July 27, 1953, “the day the war ended,” and admits that a life of globe hopping, which even includes a stint in the Congo, was not what he had envisioned while growing up in Homewood. “I’m an Alabama boy. I used to think Georgia was a foreign country,” he said with a laugh. “I grew up during the Depression and when my dad managed to get any extra cash to take a vacation, we’d go down to Gulf Shores and stay in what they — Bob Hudson called ‘tourist camps’ that rented for $5 a week. That was about as far as I ever got from home back then.”

“I’m an Alabama boy. I used to think Georgia was a foreign country.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Hudson has more than 100 clocks in his home, including this grandfather clock. Several clocks are on display in the living room. Many of the clocks in Hudson’s collection are antiques. The inner workings of a clock.

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Hudson said his love for “tinkering with anything mechanical began when he was a young boy. “I used to love to take things apart to see how they worked and I usually could get them put back together in one piece,” he said. “I enjoyed it then and still do.” That fact is obvious from his following of loyal customers who seek him out whenever they have a clock that doesn’t work. Hudson’s genius with clocks and mechanics however, is not limited to simply repairing, restoring and collecting. He can also build the intricate working instruments and has done so in the past. “I have built several,” he said. “I built a grandmother clock for my

folks’ 50th wedding anniversary, but building them is not what I love to do. I’ve always been more interested in the movements, the mechanical side of it.” Despite claiming his avocation is nothing more than “a hobby” the octogenarian works from a shop in the basement of his Meadowbrook home and has listings on the internet and in the Yellow Pages under Ace Clock Repair. “Oh, I stay about as busy as I want to be. We’re still traveling though I’m not collecting any more clocks. When we’re not traveling, I’m repairing clocks. That at least keeps me off the streets,” he said mischievously, “at least most of the time.” l

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Rockin’ crystals Story by STEPHANIE BRUMFIELD Photographs by JON GOERING

ometimes, stories take on lives of their own as they’re passed down, but that hasn’t been the case with those that surround the University of Montevallo

geode. Often dubbed the world’s largest geode, the nearly eight-foot tall, seven-foot wide, eight-ton metamorphic rock currently sits in the Harman Hall courtyard, and the story goes that Harman was built around the geode. It turns out this is exactly the case. After the geode was found in an iron quarry 20 | ShelbyLiving.com

in southeast Shelby County in November 1965, it was donated to the University of Montevallo (then Alabama College) by the Shook and Fletcher Mining Company and the Shelby County Highway Department. The 1896-1996 volume of “Years Rich and Fruitful: University of Montevallo” says Harman, built in 1967-1968, was “constructed around a courtyard where there is an eight-ton geode,” which is the same story professor and geologist James Connell used to tell his students before he died in 1983. Like most geodes, Montevallo’s was formed after a cavity was created in rock layers. UM geology professor Barbara Brande said cavities in rock layers are formed by ground water passing through and

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The University of Montevallo geode is on display in the Harman Hall courtyard. The geode is nearly eight feet tall, seven feet wide and weighs about eight tons. A crust of crystals is layered on the inside of the geode.

dissolving out a cavity, or by animals that die, decay and get washed out. Once a cavity is created, any mineral-rich ground water flowing through the cavity deposits those minerals when it evaporates, which forms a crust of crystals. “It’s the same kind of thing you see in caves when a stalagmite is growing (from water) dripping on the floor,” she said. Although Brande says the process is straightforward, the geode’s size is not. “In this case, it’s the size that makes this one special,” Brande said of the Montevallo geode. “The average geode you see in a rock shop is the size of a baseball. They say (Montevallo’s geode) is the world’s largest. I doubt it’s the world’s largest, but it is large, there’s no question about that. All of the ones I’ve seen are so much smaller than that.” While most geodes can fit in the palm of a person’s hand, a person can fit in the “palm” of the Montevallo geode. Just as geodes come in a variety of sizes, Brande says they come in a variety of materials, too. Montevallo’s geode is a metamorphic rock created by iron-rich materials that have formed what look like clusters of bubbles that glean nearly every color of the rainbow depending on the angle you look at them. More common geodes found in rock shops, however, are sedimentary geodes. Despite the fact that Montevallo’s geode may not be the world’s largest, its large size can hardly be argued with. When it was discovered in 1965, it — Barbara Brande was said to be the nation’s largest at that time. The largest found geode at the time was only half its size at three-and-a-half feet in diameter, according to an article by Steve Huffstutler dated Dec. 5, 1965. In the same article, Huffstutler talks about how the geode came to Montevallo: “Although (Shelby County engineer James Ray) received a flood of phone calls and visits from interested organizations, institutions and individuals across the country wanting the rock, Ray felt that it should remain in the county where it was found. His first inclination, he said, was to ‘put it in front of my office and look at it — just keep it all to myself.’ Such a rare and magnificent object had to be shared, he later decided, and turned it over to Dr. Connell and Alabama College. “Its temporary berth is beside the geology building at AC, but Connell hopes to house it permanently in front of a proposed new science building soon to go up on campus. There, properly lighted and adequately protected from the perennial souvenir hunter, the giant natural phenomenon will be on display for all to see and enjoy for many years to come.” l

“In this case, it’s the size that makes this one special.”

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ABOVE: George Drake leads a Calera Eagles boys’ basketball team practice.

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eorge Drake has come home — home to his alma mater and home to Calera, the town he loves. The former Calera High School basketball standout and star of both the Vanderbilt and UAB basketball teams has begun his first season as head coach of the CHS Eagles and for Drake, it’s not a moment too soon. “To be able to come home is indescribable. It truly feels great to come back to Calera to be around basketball and to teach kids, two things I love to do,” said Drake, who said his personal life’s motto, and one which he intends to share with his young players, is to “dream big because anything is possible.” Those words have proved prophetic throughout this young man’s career which has now taken him full circle from the high school hardwood where he played as a teen to the larger basketball courts at Vanderbilt and UAB and finally back to Calera to a job which Drake believes to be his life’s “true calling.” Drake’s career began on the CHS basketball court in 2002. He led the Eagles to a combined 121-19 record and the state championship game every year he was on the varsity team. He 24 | ShelbyLiving.com

ABOVE: State tournament flags hang over the goal in the Calera High gym, including several from Drake’s time as a CHS basketball player beginning in 2002.

also holds the distinction of being the first player in Alabama history to be selected as the region’s MVP four times. After high school graduation, Drake was offered full basketball scholarships to the University of Alabama, Auburn, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. He chose Vandy. “Academics was a definitely a priority,” Drake said. “I knew at Vanderbilt I could get a quality education and still be able to be part of the basketball team at a very high level of competition. But, it was hard to make that decision. It was hard to decide to go out of state and leave home, but I believe it was definitely the right decision.” In 2009, armed with a freshly earned undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt in hand, another year of playing eligibility and a burning desire to finish his master’s degree in health education, Drake found himself returning to Alabama, this time to UAB, where he played for the Blazers for one year while finishing his January 2014 | 25

Drake talks to a player during practice. A former Calera High basketball standout, Drake was the first player in the state’s history to be selected as the region’s MVP four times.

post-graduate studies. He admits that during this time he “toyed with the idea of going pro, after a few offers to play overseas, but I had a lot of people mentoring me at the time, encouraging me to finish my master’s degree before making any decisions. I took that advice and I’m glad I did because I got offered a job on the coaching staff at UAB right before I graduated.” That’s a job which Drake thought he would be at for a good long while, but then Calera came knocking on the door, a knock he had to answer. “I believe God opens up different doors and paths for a reason,” he said. “I think this is my life’s true calling. I am content right where I am.” “We are very happy to have him return,” CHS Principal Richard Bishop said. “It’s my understanding that George had always had a dream of coming back to Calera to coach and he certainly exhibited a lot of passion during the — George Drake whole interview process. We are very excited to have him on board. He is going to be a great mentor and set a fine example for our young people. I think he understands young people with a great understanding of how they think. He’s got a

“It truly feels great to come back to Calera to be around basketball and to teach kids, two things I love to do.”

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lot of insight about hard work and dedication. He can talk about his own work ethic and his experience. He can bring all of that to Calera High School.” Mentoring is a part of the job that Drake says he’s looking forward to taking on. “Kids face more challenges today than when I was growing up in Calera. For one thing, we’re no long a tiny town. When I got back from Vandy, the place had already grown up with more shopping centers and more people. We’ve lost that small town feeling. I will be around a lot of different students and players and hopefully, I’ll be able to make them believe that whatever goals they have, wherever they want to go in life, whatever career paths or profession, they are obtainable. They will see and hear that from a person who has been there, who has lived that experience. My students and players can read me like an open book, and hopefully I can help and motivate them to reach their goals and be successful.” Drake is married to Erica Drake, his Calera High School sweetheart. The two were married on Valentine’s Day two years ago. l January 2014 | 27

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iffany Talbot has always appreciated good Southern cooking. “My grandmothers were both amazing Southern cooks. They made everything from scratch,” she said. “I really appreciate that people took the time to do that.” Tiffany inherited that love of and talent for cooking at an early age. Now, she and her husband, Todd Talbot, have opened a new café, Fleur De Lys Cooking Company, in Hoover. The café offers all the things Tiffany loves about traditional Southern cooking with a focus on fresh, all-natural ingredients. “I wanted to offer something that was a little bit of a different approach to a bakery,” she said. Many of her baked goods and meals, which range from cakes and casseroles to chicken salad and chili, are vegan, gluten-free or sugar-free. The key was to make sure she didn’t sacrifice taste in the made-from-scratch baked goods and meals. She has a lot of experiencing tweaking or developing new recipes that are healthy and tasty. Tiffany has actually been a vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free at different times in the past, although Todd was not. “I wanted something that Todd would like too,” she said of

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her recipes. Tiffany also uses seasonal and local ingredients in her recipes. For breakfast, the café offers sausage balls, muffins, sweet bread, cheese grits, bagels and ham, egg and cheese croissants or bagels, in addition to a variety of breakfast casseroles. The lunch menu includes several salads, including a spinach salad with cranberries, feta, almonds and poppyseed dressing and a fried chicken breast salad, which is served with tomatoes, onions and croutons on a bed of mixed greens. Sandwich options include chicken salad, pimiento cheese, tuna salad, fried chicken breast, ham and swiss and turkey and cheddar. Tiffany said the breakfast and lunch casseroles are also popular, and they are available for pick-up with a 48-hour notice for busy parents who want to pick up a healthy dinner on the way home from work. Casserole options include crab, poppyseed chicken, Mexican lasagna and Italian beef. That’s exactly what Tiffany hoped for with the cafe – to offer nourishing and nutritional food “for people to bond over a good time.” — Tiffany Talbot The café is best known for its baked goods — cookies, cakes, muffins, brownies and more. Tiffany said the most popular item on the menu is the caramel apple cobbler cake. “That recipe just came out of my head one day, and it’s our most popular cake,” she said. “We can’t keep it.” Several of Tiffany’s recipes are either vintage — a cranberry orange pecan cake is made from a recipe that dates back to the 1800s — or of her own creation. She once saw a recipe for lemon poppyseed cookies that inspired her to create a vegan strawberry chocolate chip recipe.

“My grandmothers were both amazing Southern cooks. They made everything from scratch. I really appreciate that people took the time to do that.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Casseroles, including the Italian beef casserole, which is similar to baked ziti, are available for pick up with 48 hours notice. An employee ices cakes in the kitchen. The cranberry orange pecan cake is made using a recipe from the 1800s. Tiffany chose the company name and designed the logo.

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“We do things that are different, that you can’t necessarily find a lot of,” she said. Though the café just opened in early November, the Talbots already had a strong following for their baked goods thanks to their participation in local farmers markets. The Meadow Brook residents have had booths at farmers markets in Mt Laurel and Homewood, as well as The Summit in Birmingham. Their goal for 2013 was to get into Pepper Place, which they were able to do. When they decided to open the café, they turned to family, including Tiffany’s parents, to help with preparation. “We redid this place ourselves,” she said. “It’s been a labor of love, but it’s been great memories.” Tiffany manages the cafe and does most of the cooking, along with her mom, Wanda Cantrell, and another employee, Aleka Tsivourakis. Todd, a financial advisor, handles most of the marketing and business side of operations. “It’s been great to see Tiffany just really blossom and take complete ownership of this,” he said. “She’s done a great job.” Fleur De Lys Cooking Company is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The cafe is located at 100 Concourse Parkway, Suite 145, just off Riverchase Parkway in Hoover. For more information, visit Fdlcooking.com or call 205-623-5583. l

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2 Whole chickens — neck, too! 8 – 12 Whole chicken wings 3 Carrots, large, washed, cut into 2-inch lengths 3 Parsnips, washed, large, cut into 2-inch lengths 2 Yellow onion, washed, skin on, quartered 5 Celery stalks, washed, long, cut into 2-inch lengths 1 Tbsp. Whole black peppercorns 2 Bay leaves 12 Parsley stems As Needed, Water

Directions: 1. Place all of the ingredients in a large stockpot so that they all fit comfortably. Add cold water to cover. 2. Bring to a boil slowly; Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 90 minutes; continue skimming as needed. Add additional hot water if needed so that the chicken stays covered. 3. After 90 minutes or so, remove the breast meat from both chickens and set them aside, making sure to return the carcass/bones to the stock. Continue simmering the stock for an additional hour or so. When the breast meat is cool enough to handle, shred it for the soup. 4. Strain the stock though a colander lined with several layers of cheesecloth into another pot. It is now ready to be chicken soup, or it can be cooled down and then refrigerated for up to a week. Yield is about a gallon.

Chicken Soup: 3 Tbsp. Olive oil 3 Carrots, peeled, sliced ¼-inch 3 Parsnips, peeled, sliced ¼-inch 3 Celery, peeled, sliced ¼-inch 1 bushel Dill, fresh, chopped 1 gallon Chicken stock, hot As needed, Salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 pound Extra wide egg noodles, cooked al dente 4 Reserved shredded chicken 1/2 Cup Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped

Directions: 1. Place a large soup pot over a medium heat and add the olive oil. 2. Add the carrots, parsnips, celery and dill and stir to coat and cook the mixture until the vegetables are just softened. 3. Add the hot chicken stock and bring to a strong simmer. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Add the noodles and reserved shredded chicken and continue to simmer briefly until all are heated through. Add the parsley and serve piping hot. January 2014 | 35

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The Chamber’s Annual Meeting Luncheon, co-sponsored by Shelby County Newspapers and scheduled for January 29, will celebrate the past year’s accomplishments under Chamber Chair David Nolen’s leadership and kick-off the new year of programs and activities under 2014 Chamber Chair Bill Keller’s leadership. Tickets for the Annual Meeting are available for $20 per person for Chamber members ($30 for future members). There are also a limited number of reserved Chairman’s, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Corporate tables for eight remaining for our 2014 Continual Sponsorship Program

participants. These reserved seating options come with various benefits in addition to the reserved seating. Visit the Chamber home page at Shelbychamber.org and click on 2014 Continual Sponsorship Program for more details. The Chamber’s 2013 Annual Report, listing the Chamber’s accomplishments for the past year, will be provided to all attendees, and the 2014 Business Plan will be presented. The event will be held at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, with doors opening at 11:00AM and the program beginning at 11:30AM

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For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org or by telephone at 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.

2014 State Legislative Session Preview with Shelby County Delegation The Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Work Group will host a meeting featuring the Shelby County state legislative delegation as they prepare for the upcoming legislative session scheduled to begin on January 14. This meeting will provide area businesses and residents with the opportunity to meet with the county’s state legislative delegation prior to the State Legislature’s convening in Montgomery. This Montgomery Preview meeting will be from 5:30PM until 7:00PM on Wednesday, January 8 and feature a brief presentation from the delegation

followed by a “question & answer” period for attendees. The Meeting will be held in the Large Community Services Room at the County Services Building, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124.

There is no cost to attend this program, but seating is limited, so please RSVP by Monday, January 5 via e-mail at info@shelbychamber.org, by calling 663-4542 or register online at Shelbychamber.org. Shelbychamber.org

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2nd Annual Industry Appreciation Event The Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Second Annual Industry Appreciation Event on February 6, 2014 at Inverness Country Club from 4:00PM until 6:00PM. This event is a result of ShelbyOne, the Greater Shelby Chamber’s five year strategic plan, to recognize and thank industry for conducting business in Shelby County and share the positive impact those

businesses have on our community. This year we will be recognizing the Chamber’s certified Green Businesses along with the businesses that hosted a quarterly Industry Tour in 2013. The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Shelby County Economic & Industrial Development Authority thank Regions Bank for sponsoring this event. For more information, or to make a

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Thank you to The Jimmie Hale Mission for co-sponsoring the Chamber’s Annual Prayer Breakfast. The programs and events we offer wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors!

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New and existing members attended the Chamber Member Reception (held each quarter) to find out about the many benefits, resources and information available through their membership Thank you to our 2013 sponsor, Rx Catering! The programs and events we offer wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors!

Calera, Greater Shelby, Montevallo, and the South Shelby Chambers of Commerce came together at the Shelby County Services Instructional Building to offer SpeedNetworking Times Four Chambers for all members to maximize networking opportunites!

Congratulations on the grand opening celebration for Walmart Neighborhood Market in Helena! Store Manager Chad Armstrong and Walmart officials welcomed the enthusiasm and support from Mayor Mark Hall, city officials, residents and Chamber Ambassadors.

Congratulations to the ALAGASCO team for being the first place winners of the Chamber’s 4th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot! ALAGASCO team members were: Andy Harper, Mickey Smith, Phillip Darden and Jon Lauderdale.

Congratulations to Kai’s Koffee, Pelham on celebrating its grand opening! Owner Kai Smith held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to mark the monumental achievement. She was joined by her team, Mayor Gary Waters, city officials and Chamber Ambassadors.

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The Chamber’s Education Work Group and volunteers held “Keeping It Real” at Pelham High School in November. More than 500 students were given a “real life” scenario and asked to make choices based on variables such as marital status, job type, annual income and expenses. Thank you to Legacy Community Federal Credit Union and The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Road for co-sponsoring this program.

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12 Ways to Be Healthier by This Time Next Year

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It’s the beginning of the year. What better time to take stock and decide what changes you’d like to make in your life? This step-by-step guide to a healthier, happier you can help you plan your strategy and make your New Year’s resolutions a success! Get your cholesterol tested if you haven’t done so in the past five years. High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women. Power up your diet with produce. A diet containing five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day may decrease your overall cancer risk, according to the National Cancer Institute. If you smoke, quit. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), smoking is a leading cause of lung, laryngeal, esophageal, oral, pancreatic, bladder and cervical cancers. It also increases your risk of heart disease. Take aim at breast cancer. Perform monthly breast self-examination, starting in your 20’s. It’s the first step toward detecting breast cancer in its early, most curable stages. If you’re under 40 and at increased risk for breast cancer due to your family history talk to your doctor. They may recommend mammography before age 40. Go with whole grains. If you’re like most Americans, you’re whole-grain challenged, consuming only about one 2014 Health Focus Sponsor

serving of whole grains daily. (Oatmeal, whole-grain bread, soups such as barley or brown rice, and whole-wheat instead of regular white flour.) The USDA recommend at least three servings of whole-grain foods daily. Studies show that people who consume more whole grains have a lower risk for heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders and possibly some forms of cancer. Limit drinking alcohol. Excessive alcohol may also increase your risk of colon and rectal cancer as well as stroke, osteoporosis, liver damage and creeping blood pressure. To play it safe, consume no more than one spirited glass daily. Talk to your doctor about getting tested for type 2 diabetes. A fasting blood-glucose test, a simple blood test that gauges the amount of glucose in your blood, is available to detect this common chronic killer (normal levels are in the 70 to 120 mg/dl range; levels that are higher should be discussed with your physician). Right-size your portion sizes. To prevent overeating, get out the measuring cups and spoons for a while and brush up on your portion sizes. In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, those who pre-measured their food for at least a week were the most accurate judges of standard portion sizes, which are listed on food labels. Take a calcium supplement if you don’t get the two to three servings per day of calcium-rich foods (that means it contains 25 percent or more of the RDI) that your body needs. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, most women don’t get enough calcium from their diet to protect against boneweakening osteoporosis. Keep stress at bay. “Schedule in at least 20 minutes of daily down time,” says Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD,

director of the division of allergy and immunology at the University of TexasHouston Medical School. Unmanaged stress - that nagging, frazzled feeling - is associated with a host of conditions, from an increased risk of the common cold to heart disease, says Marshall. Increase physical activity each day. Counting your steps each day is a simple and motivational tool for increasing your total movement. Steps are counted by a device called a pedometer that can be purchased at department and sporting goods stores. Try to increase steps from your current level to at least 10,000 per day. This will be enough to increase your metabolism, improve heart and lung function, and lift your mood. Increase the amount and quality of your sleep. Everyone needs 6-8 hours of quality sleep each night. Keep a regular bedtime and establish evening rituals that are soothing and calming; limit stimulant use in the evening; and make your bedroom a special place for sleeping. Sleep deprivation can be the cause of daytime sleepiness, increased accidents, mood swings, weight gain, and impaired immunity. For additional information about how to keep your company healthy, please contact us at 939-7784. Article submitted by: Kimberly Rider, M.Ed. Wellness Services Supervisor, St. Vincent’s Wellness Services

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“Whenever I can attend a Greater Shelby County Chamber of Shelbychamber.org

Commerce function I’m able to make several new business contacts. At the recent Membership Reception, I had three problems/ challenges we were facing answered as

a result of the folks I met. Now, not all of the individuals I meet end up being customers, but they have friends and business associates so the networking reach goes beyond just the

people we meet at a Chamber event.” Clare Moss Thomas Steak ‘n Shake of Central Alabama Alabaster, AL 620-5233

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Welcome New Members (As of November 27, 2013)

Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

Lisa Warren

3143 Pelham Parkway, Ste 400A

Pelham

Ciamarra Communication Consulting

Cheryl Ciamarra

116 Oakmont Road

Birmingham

IS Technologies

Tully Corbett

4900 Cahaba River Road

Birmingham

Mass Mutual - Howell Agency

Paul Howell

817 Ballantrae Parkway

Pelham

Southern Craft Consulting

John Kilpatrick

2300 Amberley Woods Trace

Helena

2014 Chamber Officers Elected The Chamber’s 2014 Officers (Executive Committee) were elected at the November 2013 Board of Directors’ meeting. The new leadership group will serve on the Chamber’s Executive Committee beginning January 2, 2014. “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.” Chamber President & CEO Kirk Mancer commented. “Their commitment to the Chamber and our Shelby County business community is unparalleled. We look forward to another outstanding and productive year through their leadership,” Mancer concluded.

Chair Bill Keller, Regions Financial

Chair-Elect Lisa McMahon, Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino, LLC

Vice-Chair, Communications John Browning, Cahaba Valley Computer Services

Vice-Chair, Finance & Administration Keith Barfield, Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith

Vice-Chair, Business Development & Support Paul Rogers, Aliant Bank

Vice-Chair, Community & Workforce Development April Weaver, Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Vice-Chair, Membership & Marketing Keith Brown, Jefferson State Community College

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Business Connections — Chamber’s Monthly Newsletter & the Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses — our quarterly printed Directory To Increase Readership in 2014 Two Greater Shelby Chamber publications — Business Connections and Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses — will be increasing its readership from 16,000-plus to 54,000plus in 2014. Beginning in January 2014, both publications will run exclusively in Shelby Living magazine. In addition, all Greater Shelby County Chamber members will

receive a complimentary subscription to the Shelby County Reporter and Shelby Living magazine with their annual investment. We appreciate Chamber member Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. in working with the Greater Shelby County Chamber to launch this exclusive benefit — and to make our members’ investment even more worthwhile.

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Looking for Some Exposure? Continual Sponsorship Opportunities for Chamber Programs Provide Great Exposure for Your Business 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 or 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 Shelbychamber.org

with an updated readership of 54,000-plus, E-Business Connections, the Chamber’s weekly programming updates, Flyer for specific events which are distributed throughout the year, 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 Continual Sponsorship Program opportunities for 2014, so be sure to visit the 2014 Continual Sponsorship Program link on the Chamber’s website home page at Shelbychamber.org.

GSCCC Board of Directors (as of 12/02/13)

Officers Bill Keller Regions Financial Corporation (Chair) David L. Nolen Renasant Bank (Immediate Past Chair) Lisa McMahon Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino, LLC (Chair-Elect) Paul Rogers Aliant Bank (Vice Chair, Business Development) John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services (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) Directors Joe Sullivan Sullivan Communications, Inc.

Tim Bowen Alabama Power Company David Platt Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor, Inc. Linda Cencula Alabama Telco Credit Union Gregg Maercker First Commercial Bank James E. Purvis A.C. Legg, Inc. Tim Benefield Buffalo Rock Tim Prince Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Steve Chapman Alabama Gas Corporation Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries – Vincent Hills Bruce Fryer Lhoist North America Chris Grace Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Amanda Mundy Cardiovascular Associates Sam Tucker Charter Business

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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, call the RSVP Line 663-8923, or the Chamber office 663-4542.

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Ambassadors Work Group: 11:30AM - 1PM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Small Business Work Group: 4:00PM - 5:00PM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Montgomery Legislative Preview: 5:30PM - 7:00PM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Health Services Work Group: 8:30AM- 9:30 AM Cardiovascular Associates, 3890 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham Existing Business and Industry Work Group: 9:00AM - 10:00AM Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham

Executive Committee Meeting: 8:15AM - 9:30 AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham

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“Keeping It Real” : Thompson High School. Volunteers welcome.

Education Work Group: 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Governmental Affairs Work Group: 9:00AM - 10:00AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Suite 500 East, Birmingham

33rd Annual Meeting: 11:00AM - 1:00PM 2014 Platinum Sponsor Shelby County Newspapers Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham RSVP required by noon, Monday, January 27. Investment: Members $20, future-members $30.

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“Keeping It Real”: Oak Mountain High School. Volunteers welcome.

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.

Shelby County Maps Now Available! The Chamber’s brand new Shelby County maps are hot off the presses and available at the Chamber. This map — featuring roads, schools,

hospitals, parks, attractions and much more throughout the entire county — is a great tool and valuable resource for businesses,

newcomers and travelers. We encourage you to share them with your customers and colleagues.

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of Shelby County Businesses This Who’s Who Quarterly Directory lists member organizations of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce by primary category of business. Through their voluntary membership involvement, these organizations are investing in and supporting the Chamber’s program of work that is helping to make Shelby County an even better place to live and do business. As a result, the Chamber considers these organizations to be the most community-minded and successful businesses in Shelby County and strongly encourages you to do business with them.

ACCOUNTING Bandura CPA (205) 201-0013 www.BanduraCPA.com Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC (205) 982-5500 www.bmss.com Cooke, Cameron, Travis & Company, PC (205) 988-8810 Essential Solutions, Inc. (205) 663-8686 www.essential-solutions.biz Graham and Associates, CPA (205) 663-6673 I.H. McNeill, III, PC (205) 982-2664 www.ihmcneill.com Mallory Jackson and Associates, PC (205) 939-1978 www.mahco.com Till, Hester, Eyer & Brown, PC (205) 871-9855 www.thebcpa.com Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino, LLC (205) 979-4100 www.wakm.com/Home_Page Yeager and Boyd, LLC (205) 991-5506 x 132 www.boydcfe.com ADULT DAY PROGRAM Chara (205) 538-8666 www.charajoy.com ADVERTISING AND MARKETING SERVICES Charter Media (205) 298-1600 www.chartermedia.com Fusion One Marketing (205) 790-1519 www.fusiononemarketing.com HallMarketing, LLC & In the Zone Publications, LLC (205) 383-7005 www.hallmarketingllc.com Highlands Digital Media (205) 965-9953 www.hdmAds.com Means Advertising, Inc. (205) 271-9980 www.meansadv.com Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 www.myhelenacitynews.com Southern Directory Publishing (205) 824-1325 www.ypsouth.com/ Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167 www.anindooradvantage.com YP formerly AT&T Advertising Solutions (205) 991-1910 www.yellowpages.com

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ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES Crown Trophy (205) 621-7393 www.crowntrophy.com

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GA Smith Enterprises dba Sign*A*Rama (205) 981-5391 www.signarama-bham.com

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Junior Davis & Associates, Inc. (205) 620-9961 www.juniordavis.com

South City Theatre (205) 621-2128 www.southcitytheatre.com/

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING PROGRAM Mathnasium of Inverness Corners (205) 437-3322 www.mathnasium.com/invernesscorners

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Maplewood Lane Assisted Living (205) 620-2905 www.maplewoodlane.com

AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING Mountain Heating & Cooling, Inc. (205) 663-0293 ALTERATIONS By George (205) 663-7004 www.alterationsbygeorge.com APARTMENTS AND LEASING SERVICES Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020 Cole Companies, Incorporated/ Meadow Wood Apartments, The (205) 663-1101 www.colecompanies.com Inverness Cliffs (205) 991-0631 www.spm.net Lakes at Inverness (205) 991-9060 www.lakesatinverness.com

Ridge View at Meadowbrook (205) 991-8900 ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 www.alabamanonprofits.org Aldridge Botanical Gardens (205) 682-8019 www.aldridgegardens.com/ Better Business Bureau (205) 558-2222 www.birmingham-al.bbb.org Birmingham Duplicate Bridge Club (205) 560-0706 www.bridgewebs.com/birmingham Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 www.birminghambuilder.com ATTORNEYS Aaron Law Firm (205) 685-8383 www.aaronlawfirm.com

Madison At Shoal Run Apartment Homes (205) 991-0200 www.madisonapartmenthomes.com/

Allison, May & Kimbrough, LLC (205) 991-6367 www.allisonmay.com

Montevallo Place Apartments (205) 663-2824 www.montevalloplace.com

Balch & Bingham, LLP (205) 488-5519 www.balch.com

Parc at Grandview (205) 536-7272 www.parcatgrandview.com/

Elizabeth A. Roland, P.C. Attorney at Law (205) 620-1278 www.elizabethroland.com

Retreat at Greystone Apartments (205) 983-7833 www.retreatatgreystone.com River Place on the Cahaba (205) 991-9507 www.riverplaceonthecahaba.com/ The Huntley Apartments (205) 621-7062 Turtle Lake Apartment Homes (205) 991-3719 www.turtlelakeapts.info Wellington Manor Apartments (205) 621-0811 www.wellingtonmanorapts.com ARCHITECTS Barry Davis Architects, PC (205) 444-1112 www.BarryDavisArchitects.com Lathan Associates Architects, PC (205) 988-9112 www.rnlarch.com Paradigm Architecture, Inc. (205) 403-2742 www.paradigm-arch.com TRO Jung/Brannen, Inc. (205) 324-6744 www.trojb.com/ TurnerBatson Architects (205) 403-6201 www.turnerbatson.com ART AND PAINTING CLASSES Joanne Fogle Art (205) 901-1123 www.joannefogleart.com

Holliman Estate Planning & Elder Law, LLC (205) 663-0281 www.hollimanlaw.com J. Timothy Smith P.C. (205) 823-1650 www.custodyattorney.com/timsmith/ John A. McBrayer, Attorney at Law (205) 664-3838 www.mcbrayerlaw.com RichardsonClement PC (205) 572-4100 www.richardsonclement.com Scott, Sullivan, Streetman & Fox PC (205) 967-9675 www.sssandf.com Sirote & Permutt, PC (205) 930-5100 www.sirote.com The Closing Agency, LLC (205) 912-8248 www.theclosingagency.org The Schilleci Law Firm, LLC (205) 978-4211 www.schillecilaw.com Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC (205) 870-0555 www.wallacejordan.com AUCTION Gallery 31 at Riverchase (205) 783-1117 www.auctionzip.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce O’Reilly Auto Parts of Pelham (205) 620-9394 www.oreillyauto.com

Peaches n’ Clean of America, Inc. (205) 621-9992 www.peachesnclean.com

AUDIO/VIDEO EXPERIENCE FOR BUSINESS Lighting & Lamp (205) 271-1423 www.lightingandlamp.com

BAKERY Donut Joes (205) 663-6006 www.donutjoes.com

Prestige Floor Care (205) 383-5196 www.prccleaning.com

Switch Audio Video (205) 266-7983 www.switch-av.com AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH Blue Rain Express Car Wash (205) 874-6460 www.blueraincarwash.com AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMIZATION Mixon Custom Detailing LLC (205) 873-5214 www.facebook.com/Mixoncustomdetailing AUTOMOBILE DEALERS Edwards Chevrolet - 280 Inc. (205) 980-3325 www.chevyman.com

Highland Gourmet Scone Company (205) 991-0442 www.highlandgourmet.com K&J’s Elegant Pastries (205) 663-4827 www.kjselegantpastries.com BARBER SHOPS SportClips Haircuts (205) 613-6959 www.sportclips.com BEAUTY SALONS Hairway to Heaven, LLC (205) 664-7770 BEVERAGE Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies (205) 678-3899

CATERING SERVICES Christian Catering Company, Inc. (205) 790-2053 Rx Catering (205) 822-2837 www.rxcatering.net Yellow Bicycle Catering (205) 834-5871 www.yellowbicyclecatering.com CELLULAR EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless (205) 822-2526 Verizon Wireless 280 Store (205) 991-9229 Opt. 3

Ivan Leonard Chevrolet (205) 823-5120 www.commercialtruckssoutheast.com

Red Diamond (205) 577-4000 www.reddiamond.com

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce (205) 663-4542 www.shelbychamber.org

Riverchase Kia (205) 987-6518 www.riverchasekia.com

Buffalo Rock Company (205) 940-9799 www.buffalorock.com

CHECK RECOVERY CheckMate (205) 608-3929

Susan Schein Automotive Group (205) 664-1491 www.susanschein.com

BOWLING ALLEY Oak Mountain Lanes (205) 403-7466 www.oakmountainlanes.com

CHILDCARE Grace Community School and Daycare (205) 769-6209 www.thewhaleschool.com

AUTOMOBILE RENTAL Enterprise Rent-A-Car (205) 403-7455 www.enterprise.com AUTOMOBILE REPAIR Cahaba Tire (205) 663-0433 www.cahabatire.com Cassady & Self Glass Company (205) 252-4284 www.cassadyandselfglass.com/ Empire Autohaus (205) 664-5757 www.empireautohaus.com Express Oil Change & Service Center (205) 945-1771 www.expressoil.com Lynn Johnson Collision Repair, Inc. (205) 620-0054 www.lynnjohnsoncollision.net/ Lynn Johnson Collision Repair, Inc. (205) 678-3784 www.lynnjohnsoncollision.net/ Melton Automotive (205) 663-8088 www.meltonautomotive.com NAPA Auto Parts - Pelham (205) 987-5815 www.napaonline.com/al/pelham/ genuine-parts2 Texaco Xpress Lube (205) 980-1510 Tire Engineers of Pelham (205) 663-4450 www.tireengineers.com/ AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER AGC Automotive Americas (205) 685-1000 AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL NAPA Auto Parts - Alabaster (205) 621-5627 www.napaonline.com/al/pelham/ genuine-parts

BUILDERS Alabama Bridge Builders, Incorporated (205) 663-6501 BUSINESS AND PERSONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Alabama Technology Network (205) 856-8000 www.atn.org Circle of Champions ToastMasters (205) 218-8136 www.circlechampions.toastmastersclubs.org Hospitality Business Solutions (205) 790-8727 www.hospitalitybizsolutions.com Renaissance Enterprises (205) 271-9732 The GREAT, The GOOD, and The GONE (205) 568-2526 www.thegreatthegoodandthegone. com World-Class Speaking (205) 243-1113 www.johnmoserspeaks.com/index. htm BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PrimePay of Alabama (205) 568-2087 www.primepay.com BUSINESS FURNISHINGS Business Electronics (205) 942-6007 www.businesselectronics.com CARPET AND RUG CLEANING Bailey’s Renew-o-vators (205) 834-0919 www.BaileysCleaningService.com Heaven’s Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning (205) 618-9150 www.heavensbestofbirmingham.com

CHIROPRACTIC CARE Chelsea Chiropractic & Acupuncture (205) 678-1000 www.chelseafamilychiro.com Goodson Health & Wellness (205) 981-8090 www.jgoodsonhealth.com Modern Chiropractic (205) 621-2221 www.modern-chiropractic.com Precision Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, PC (205) 988-9848 www.precisionchiro-al.com Ted L. Smith, Chiropractor D.C. (205) 444-9484 CHURCHES Alabaster First United Methodist Church (205) 663-0509 www.alabasterfumc.org

Helena Mercantile (205) 663-0060 The Cuckoo’s Nest (205) 678-7220 COMMERCIAL ROOFING Dunn Building Company, LLC. (205) 510-0300 www.dunnbuildingcompany.com COMMUNICATIONS - WIRE AND CABLE INSTALLATION Charter Business (205) 824-5414 www.charterbusiness.com/ COMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS Allcomm Wireless Inc. (205) 591-8804 www.allcomm.com

High Noon ‘’STRESS BUSTER’’ (205) 370-7541 www.hnstressbuster.com Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (205) 942-5505 www.hispanicinterest.org Jeremiah Castille Foundation (251) 621-3375 www.castillefoundation.org King’s Ranch and Hannah Homes, Incorporated, The (205) 678-8331 www.kingsranch.org Leadership Shelby County (205) 665-6007 www.leadershipshelbycounty.com/

SouthernLINC Wireless (205) 992-6166 www.southernlinc.com/index.asp

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (205) 943-6000 www.lifesouth.org

Sullivan Communications, Inc. (205) 988-5522 www.sullivancomm.com

Owens House, The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (205) 669-3333 www.owenshousecac.org

COMMUNITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Adaptive Aquatics (205) 807-7519 www.adaptiveaquatics.org Alabaster Arts Council (205) 664-9273 www.alabastercityfestonline.com

SafeHouse of Shelby County, Inc. (205) 669-1877 www.safehouse.org SBA - Alabama District Office (205) 290-7101 www.sba.gov/al

Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620

SCORE (205) 264-8425 www.score.org/index.html

American Cancer Society (800) ACS-2345 www.cancer.org

Shelby County Arts Council (205) 669-0044 www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com

American Diabetes Association (205) 870-5172 www.diabetes.org

Shelby County Community Corrections (205) 669-8965

American Red Cross - Shelby Svs Ctr (205) 987-2793 www.alredcross.org/general.asp?SN =8618&OP=8653&SUOP=8661&IDC apitulo=DRGYJ0Q5XZ

Shelby County Community Services 669-3740 www.shelbyal.com

American Red Cross Blood Svs, AL Region (205) 994-7700 www.alredcross.org/general.asp?SN =8618&OP=8625&SUOP=8627&IDC apitulo=DRGYJ0Q5XZ Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham, Inc. (205) 939-5590 www.bbbsbhm.org

Shelby County Humane Society (205) 669-3916 www.shelbyhumane.org Shelby County Republican Party (205) 994-6497 www.shelbycountygop.org Shelby Emergency Assistance (205) 665-1942 www.shelbyemergencyassistance. com/ The Arc of Shelby County (205) 664-9313 www.thearcofshelby.org

Christ Church United Methodist (205) 991-5065

Developing Alabama Youth Foundation (205) 664-1600 www.thedayprogram.com/

Crosscreek Baptist Church (205) 663-4886 www.crosscreekbaptist.org

Disability Rights and Resources (205) 251-2223 www.drradvocates.org

First Baptist Church of Pelham (205) 663-7492 www.fbcpelham.org

Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area (205) 942-6277 www.eastersealsbham.org

The Salvation Army (205) 663-7105 www.birminghamsalvationarmy.org/ index.php?option=com_content&vie w=article&id=88&Itemid=90

CIGAR SHOP Belicoso Cigars (205) 453-1414 www.belicosocigar.com

Gateway Shelby County (205) 510-2780 www.gway.org/default.asp

United Way of Central Alabama (205) 251-5131 www.uwca.org

Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports (205) 602-0907 www.physicalfitness.alabama.gov

Vineyard Family Services (205) 533-7852 www.vfsdads.com

CIVIL ENGINEERING Kemp & Seagle Consulting Engineers, Inc. (205) 670-0300 CLOTHING RETAIL AND ACCESSORIES America’s Thrift Store (205) 664-0777 www.americasthrift.com

Greater Birmingham Humane Society (205) 397-8522 www.gbhs.org/site/ PageServer?pagename =gbhs_home

The Jimmie Hale Mission (205) 323-5878 www.jimmiehalemission.com

Workshops, Incorporated (205) 592-9683 www.workshopsinc.com Zamora Shrine Center (205) 956-3636 www.zamoratempleonline.com/

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Granger, Thagard & Associates, Inc. (205) 326-0833 www.gtauctions.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce COMPUTER SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (205) 980-9903 www.cvcsllc.com DLD Business Solutions, Inc. (205) 533-9458 www.dldbsi.com IT Rockstars (205) 202-5692 www.itrockstars.co Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304 QueCentric LLC (205) 332-1688 www.quecentric.com COMPUTER SOFTWARE Lewis Computer Consulting Group, Inc. (205) 533-6114

Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

CONFERENCE CALLING Shared Concepts Conferencing LLC (205) 980-6006 www.sharedconcepts.com CONSIGNMENT Renaissance Consignment Boutique (205) 980-4471 www.renaissanceconsignment.com Vintage Interiors (205) 620-1900 Washed by the Water Consignment (205) 243-5731 CONSTRUCTION Adams Homes, LLC (205) 620-1173 www.adamshomes.com Blair Remodeling (205) 991-8555 www.blairremodeling.com Customwork Construction Solutions, LLC (205) 403-4559 www.customworkconstruction.com

CONSULTING Southern Craft Consulting (205) 516-3122 www.southerncraftconsulting.com

DRY CLEANING SERVICES Champion Cleaners of Calera (205) 668-4727 www.championcleaners.com

CONVENIENCE STORES Sunny Food Stores (205) 403-0456

Champion Cleaners of Hoover (205) 408-2797 www.championcleaners.com

CREDIT CARD AND ELECTRONIC FUND SERVICES Clearent, LLC (205) 470-9710 www.clearent.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (205) 943-4700

Payscape Advisors (205) 591-0981 www.payscapeadvisors.com

Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (205) 251-8139 www.rpcgb.org/

CUSTOM STAINED GLASS Buck Creek Stained Glass (205) 541-3322 www.buckcreekglass.com DANCE INSTRUCTION Stevan Grebel Center for Dance (205) 987-7234 www.grebeldance.com DENTAL Alabama Oral & Facial Surgery (205) 682-1099 www.alabamaoralsurgery.com Albritton & Ardovino Family Dentistry (205) 664-7610 www.aaFamilyDental.com Benjamin A. Crunk, DDS, LLC (205) 665-2031 www.crunkdds.com Greystone Orthodontics (205) 408-0894 H. Keith Miller DMD, PC (205) 982-8955 Kari Bartlett DMD, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (205) 663-6545 Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, PC (205) 663-6545 www.thomasdudney.com

Dunn Construction Company, Inc. (205) 592-3866 www.dunnconstruction.com/

DEVELOPERS Cane Creek, LLC (205) 870-8580

Hoar Construction, LLC (205) 803-2121 www.hoarllc.com

Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809

Hoar Program Management (205) 423-3500 www.hoarpm.com M.J. Harris, Incorporated (205) 380-6800 www.mjharris.com Patterson & Wilder Construction Company (205) 663-7531 Roy Martin Companies (205) 621-6333 Winston Contracting, LLC (205) 620-6110 Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. (205) 620-4132 www.wiregrassconstruction.com/ CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE DeShazo Crane Company (205) 664-2006 www.deshazo.com Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (205) 664-4833 www.thompsontractor.com/ Pages/Home.aspx

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Creed, Incorporated (205) 621-0809 DISTRIBUTORS Avanti Polar Lipids (205) 663-2494 www.avantilipids.com Brownlee-Morrow Company, Inc. (205) 991-7222 www.bmeco.com/ Rain Bird Corporation (205) 739-5207 www.rainbird.com DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Gone for Good Secure Document Destruction (205) 943-5252 www.ucpgoneforgood.com

Shelby County Economic Development Authority (205) 620-6640 www.sceida.org EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT American Village (205) 665-3535 www.americanvillage.org EDUCATION - SCHOOLS Alabaster City Board of Education (205) 663-8400 www.alabasterschools.org AVEDA Institute Birmingham (205) 769-3500 www.avedainstitutesbb.com Brown Mackie College (205) 909-1500 www.brownmackie.edu/newcampus/default.aspx?campuslocationI D=141&source=PSGSR&cid=GOO GS_BMWA_0 Cornerstone Christian School (205) 669-7777 www.cornerstonechargers.com Covenant Classical Schools & Daycare (205) 620-2626 www.covenantclassical.com Evangel Classical Christian School (205) 216-0149 www.evangelchristian.org Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 www.faulkner.edu Greater Shelby County Education Foundation (205) 682-5255 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/EdFoundation/

Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/ scas/driving.html Shelby County School of Technology - Career Technical Center (205) 682-6650 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/sot/ University of Montevallo (205) 665-6230 www.montevallo.edu University of Phoenix Birmingham Campus (205) 421-1202 www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/ al/birmingham-campus/birminghamcampus.html EDUCATION-TRAINING AND TUTORING Global Horizons Training, LLC (800) 399-0454 www.GlobalHorizonsTraining.com Grade Power Learning (205) 620-2373 www.gradepowerlearning.com LearningRx (205) 970-2070 www.learningrx.com/birminghamsouth Tutor Doctor of Birmingham(205) 789-7574 www.hometutoringbirmingham.com ELECTRICAL SERVICES Inline Electric & Lighting Showroom (205) 982-7511 www.inlinelighting.com Marcum Electric, Incorporated (205) 664-1415 ELECTRONICS RETAILER Dixie Satellite (205) 663-2746 www.dixiesatellite.com EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION Lifeguard Ambulance Service (205) 933-1911 www.lifeguardambulance.com EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES AND SERVICES Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542 www.dir.state.al.us Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (205) 669-3829 www.rehab.state.al.us

Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. (205) 664-8498 www.carrengineers.com Neel-Schaffer, Inc. (205) 397-3800 www.neel-schaffer.com/ Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 940-6420 www.sain.com ENTERTAINMENT Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (205) 985-4900 www.livenation.com/Oak-MountainAmphitheatre-tickets-Birmingham/ venue/262182 EQUIPMENT RENTAL Trigreen Equipment (205) 605-0412 www.trigreenequipment.com ESTATE PLANNING Eversole Law, LLC (205) 981-2450 www.eversolelawfirm.com EVENT ESPN/BBVA Compass Bowl (205) 733-3776 www.bbvacompassbowl.com EVENT AND MEETING SPACE Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena (205) 620-6448 www.pelhamciviccomplex.com/ Cahaba Grand Conference Center (205) 443-6767 www.cahabagrand.com Jacob’s Corner (205) 406-8000 www.jacobscornerevents EVENT PLANNING Meeki’s Special Occasions, LLC (205) 690-0773 www.meekisoccasions.com EXTENDED STAY AHI Corporate Housing (205) 987-7797 www.theahigroup.com/mapbirmingham-alabama-furnishedapartments.php EYE CARE Big Eye Deals, LLC (205) 358-7799 www.bigeyedeals.com Day Eye Center (205) 987-2308 www.dayeyecenter.com/ Jill K. Meyer, MD (205) 663-3937

Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School (205) 781-3860 www.hfcristorey.org

Express Employment Professionals (205) 981-1141 www.expresspros.com

Pelham Eye Care (205) 664-1575 www.pelhameyecare.com

Indian Springs School (205) 988-3350 www.indiansprings.org

Manpower (205) 823-2765 www.us.manpower.com

Schaeffer Eye Center of Inverness (205) 995-2020 www.shaeffereyecenter.com

ITT Technical Institute (205) 497-5700 www.itt-tech.edu

ENERGY CONSULTANT Sunrise Energy Solutions, Inc. (205) 419-5745 www.sesinc.us

Schaeffer Eye Center of Mountain Brook (205) 802-2020 www.shaeffereyecenter.com

ENGINEERS AECOM Transportation (205) 970-0744 www.aecom.com

Schaeffer Eye Center of Pelham (205) 987-2020 www.schaeffereyecenter.com

Jefferson State Community College (205) 520-5900 www.jeffstateonline.com

Stewart Organization (205) 969-3000 www.stewartorg.com/birmingham/

Kingwood Christian School (205) 663-3973 www.kingwoodchristianschool.com

Vital Records Control of Alabama (205) 668-0554 www.vitalrecordscontrol.com

Shelby County Board of Education (205) 682-7000 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us

Atkins (205) 969-3776 www.northamerica.atkinsglobal.com Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. (205) 298-6074 www.bargewaggoner.com

Schaeffer Eye Center of the Colonnade (205) 967-2020 www.schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Vestavia Hills (205) 979-2020 www.shaeffereyecenter.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce First Financial Bank (205) 664-1824 www.firstfedbessemer.com

Wells Fargo at Oak Mountain (205) 403-4115 www.wellsfargo.com

Vision Source - Dr. Michael Blackburn, Optometrist (205) 980-5152 www.VisionSource-Blackburn.com

First United Security Bank (205) 668-0425 www.firstusbank.com

Wells Fargo at The Summit (205) 948-1000 www.wellsfargo.com

First United Security Bank (205) 669-3550 www.firstusbank.com/index.htm

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (205) 254-5931 www.wellsfargo.com

First United Security Bank (205) 672-8752 www.firstusbank.com

Wells Fargo of Alabaster (205) 620-1009 www.wfhm.com/jennifer-zappa

FLOORING, CARPET, HARDWOOD Carpet Outlet of Pelham (205) 663-4393 www.carpetoutletpelhamalabama. com/

HeritageBank of the South (205) 620-1126 www.eheritagebank.com

Wells Fargo of Hoover (205) 354-1020 www.wellsfargo.com

Issis & Sons Carpet (205) 663-2310 www.issisandsons.com/

City of Helena (205) 663-2161 www.cityofhelena.org/

iBERIABANK (205) 414-3660 www.iberiabank.com/

Wells Fargo of Inverness (205) 980-2460 www.wellsfargo.com

City of Hoover (205) 444-7500 www.hooveral.org

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Alabama Telco Credit Union (205) 620-2332 www.alatelco.org

FLORISTS Pelham Flowers by Desiree’ (205) 663-9028 www.pelhamflowersbydesiree.com

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 www.legacycreditunion.com

Wells Fargo of Riverchase (205) 403-4100 www.wellsfargo.com

Alabama Telco Credit Union (205) 621-4262 www.alatelco.org/

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 www.legacycreditunion.com

VisionFirst Eye Center (205) 663-4932 www.visionfirst.info FACILITY MANAGEMENT Championship Enterprises Inc. (205) 621-8415 www.championshipenterprises.com FINANCIAL COACHING AND CONSULTING Trustway (205) 451-1945 www.ADefinitePlan.com

Alabama Telco Credit Union (205) 437-3696 www.alatelco.org Aliant Bank of Alabaster (205) 408-2070 www.aliantbank.com Aliant Bank of Inverness (205) 408-2000 www.aliantbank.com America’s First Federal Credit Union of Inverness (205) 995-0001 www.amfirst.org America’s First Federal Credit Union of Pelham (205) 663-1945 www.amfirst.org BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 www.bancorpsouth.com BankTrust (205) 665-3332 www.peoplesbt.com BB&T Bank @ Meadowbrook (205) 510-7497 www.bbt.com/ BB&T Bank of Pelham (205) 445-2345 www.bbt.com/ Bryant Bank (205) 408-6401 www.bryantbank.com/ Cadence Bank of Pelham (205) 621-8449 www.cadencebank.com Central State Bank (205) 605-0350 www.centralstatebank.com First Commercial Bank Commercial Lending (205) 868-4896 firstcommercialbank.synovus. com/ First Commercial Bank - Pelham (205) 803-4593 firstcommercialbank.synovus. com/ First Commercial Bank of Alabaster (205) 868-6140 firstcommercialbank.synovus.com/

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Corporate (205) 933-9933 www.legacycreditunion.com Mutual Savings Credit Union of Hoover (205) 682-1100 www.mutualsavings.org National Bank of Commerce (205) 313-2100 www.nationalbankofcommerce.com/ Regions Financial NA (205) 264-4993 www.regions.com

FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS Americas First Financial (205) 320-4034 www.amfirst.org Ameriprise Financial Michael McEachern (205) 969-4564 x-208 www.ameripriseadvisors.com Edward Jones - Jesse Scroggins (205) 437-2866 www.edwardjones.com Edward Jones Investments Jon Kelton (205) 621-0888 www.edwardjones.com Horizons Financial Group, Inc. (205) 871-7743 www.horizonsfinancial.com

Regions Financial of Alabaster @ Hwy 31 (205) 716-1640 www.regions.com

MassMutual - Alabama Agency (205) 244-1141 www.massmutual.com/aboutmassmutual/generalinfo/agencies/ agencypage?mmcom_agencyid=013

Regions Financial of Greystone (205) 980-4400 www.regions.com

Principal Financial Group (205) 444-9004-ext 531 www.pfg.e-bcs.net/mark.rogers

Regions Financial of Helena (205) 685-1680 www.regions.com

Waters Wealth Strategies (205) 358-7126 www.waterswealthstrategies.com

Regions Financial of Pelham (205) 663-0723 www.regions.com

Wealth Planning Services (205) 795-2013 www.wealthplanningservices.com

Renasant Bank at Park Place (205) 716-3475 www.renasantbank.com

Wealth Strategies, LLC (205) 397-3333 www.wsllc.us

Renasant Bank formerly M&F Bank of Chelsea (205) 678-2080 www.mfbank.com

FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Assurance Financial Solutions (205) 578-2097 www.modern-woodmen.org

Renasant Bank formerly M&F Bank of Pelham (205) 663-3834 www.mfbank.com

Brent Flavin Insurance (205) 306-8733

Union State Bank (205) 988-0706 www.unionstate.net

FIRE & WATER RESTORATION K&S Done Right, LLC (205) 834-9904 www.knsdoneright.com

Wells Fargo at Brook Highland (205) 948-1400 www.wellsfargo.com

Royal Restoration (205) 988-9696 www.restorewithroyal.com

Wells Fargo at North Shelby (205) 620-3130 www.wellsfargo.com

ServPro of Birmingham (205) 664-6770 www.servpro.com/franchise. asp?id=2710

Walker Backflow and Fire Protection Services, LLC (205) 989-3300 www.walkerbfps.com

FOOD Southeastern Food Merchandisers (205) 664-3322 www.southeasternfood.com FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES SYSCO Food Services of Central Alabama, Incorporated (205) 668-0001 www.sysco.com/ FOOD - SEASONINGS A.C. Legg, Incorporated (205) 324-3451 www.aclegg.com FOOD WHOLESALE Bud’s Best Cookies (205) 987-4840 www.budsbestcookies.com/ FORMAL WEAR Glitz & Gowns by Missy (205) 685-5825 FOUNDATION REPAIR Parrot Structural Services, LLC (205) 668-2626 www.parrotss.com FUNDRAISING First Community Development (770) 448-7171 www.fcdusa.com FUNERAL HOMES Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Cemetery (205) 988-3541 www.dignitymemorial.com/southern-heritage-cemetery GOLF Ballantrae Golf Club (205) 620-GOLF (4653)www.ballantraegolf.com/

City of Birmingham (205) 254-2283 www.birminghamal.gov City of Calera (205) 668-3500 www.cityofcalera.org City of Chelsea (205) 678-7260 www.cityofchelsea.com/ City of Columbiana (205) 669-5800 www.cityofcolumbiana.com

City of Leeds (205) 699-2585 www.leedsalabama.com City of Montevallo (205) 665-2555 www.cityofmontevallo.com City of Pelham (205) 620-6400 www.pelhamonline.com City of Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0100 www.vestaviahills.net City of Vincent (205) 672-2261 www.townofvincent.com Indian Springs Village (205) 987-2581 www.indianspringsvillage.org Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 www.townofharpersville.com/ index.html Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 www.mtlaurel.com City of Westover (205) 678-3375 www.westoveralabama.org/ Town of Wilsonville (205) 669-6180 Town of Wilton (205) 665-2021 GOVERNMENT - COUNTY Shelby County (205) 669-3708 www.shelbycountyalabama.com/ index.shtm

Bent Brook Golf Course (205) 428-9600 www.BentBrook.com

Circuit and District Court (205) 669-8588

Eagle Point Golf Club (205) 991-9070 www.eaglepointgolfclub.com

County Commissioner Corley Ellis - District 1 (205) 670-9424

Inverness Country Club (205) 991-8608 www.iccalabama.com/

County Commissioner Dan Acker - District 4 (205) 663-7334

Timberline Golf Club (205) 668-7888 www.timberlinegc.com

County Commissioner Elwyn Bearden - District 5 (205) 988-4483

GOVERNMENT - CITY Alabaster Water Board (205) 663-6155 www.alabasterwater.com

County Commissioner Jon Parker - District 3 (205) 665-9573

City of Alabaster (205) 664-6800 www.cityofalabaster.com

County Commissioner Lindsey Allison - District 7 (205) 985-7179

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FIRE PROTECTION North Shelby Fire and EMS District (205) 991-6439 www.northshelbyfire.com/

Sight Savers America (205) 942-2627 www.sightsaversamerica.org

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce County Commissioner Mike Vest - District 6 (205) 988-0658 County Commissioner Rick Shepherd - District 8 (205) 982-8717 County Commissioner Robbie Hayes (205) 678-2020 County Commissioner Tommy Edwards - District 2 (205) 427-4289 Representative Jim Carns (334) 242-7600 www.legislature.state.al.us/house/ representatives/housebios/hd048. html Shelby County Attorney (205) 669-6783 Shelby County Circuit Clerk (205) 669-3760 www.18jc.alacourt.gov

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Shelby County Coroner (205) 669-3846 Shelby County Department of Development Services (205) 620-6650 www.shelbycountyalabama.com Shelby County Director of Public Works (205) 669-3869 Shelby County District Attorney (205) 669-3750 Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (205) 669-3999 www.shelbycountyalabama.com/ ema.shtm Shelby County Engineer (205) 669-3880 Shelby County Finance Manager (205) 669-3943

Representative Jack Williams (205) 862-5041 Representative Jim McClendon (205) 467-2656 www.jimmcclendon.org/ Representative Jimmy Martin (205) 755-3483 Representative Kurt Wallace (205) 280-0260 www.kurtwallace.org Representative Mary Sue McClurkin (205) 669-3248 Representative Mike Hill (205) 685-5504 Representative Paul DeMarco (205) 807-9196 Senator Cam Ward (205) 566-6746 www.camward.com Senator J.T. Waggoner (205) 978-7405 Senator Jeff Sessions Office (205) 731-1500 Senator Richard Shelby (205) 731-1384 Senator Slade Blackwell (205) 324-7676 GRAPHIC DESIGN Mountain Man Media (205) 541-7974 www.mountainmanmedia.com GROCERS Sav Mor Food Outlet (205) 668-2315 www.savmorcalera.com Walmart Neighborhood Market (205) 624-1640 www.walmart.com/storeLocator/ca_storefinder_details_short. do?sfsearch_zip=35080&rx_ dest=%2Fin

Shelby County Juvenile Services (205) 669-3831

HEALTH & FITNESS 503 Fitness LLC / Crossfit Sky Soldiers (205) 873-1140 www.crossfitskysoldiers.com

Shelby County Legislative Office (205) 620-6610 www.shelbylegislators.com/

Fit 24 (205) 358-3401 www.fit24now.com

Shelby County Health Department (205) 620-1650

Shelby County Planning Commission (205) 960-7220 www.myagentrachel.com Shelby County Probate Judge (205) 669-3713 Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (205) 669-4181 www.shelbyso.com GOVERNMENT - STATE Alabama Senate (205) 620-0116 Congressman Spencer Bachus Office (205) 225-4921 www.bachus.house.gov/index. php?option=com_content&view= frontpage&Itemid=1

Fitness Together at Greystone (205) 981-2454 www.fitnesstogether.com/greyston e?gclid=COrPxeqhtLUCFQ4GnQod 3GYAVw Healthsouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital (800) 945-3333 www.healthsouthlakeshorerehab. com Snap Fitness (205) 601-9291 www.snapfitness.com/gyms/columbiana-al-35051/4036 St. Vincent’s One Nineteen (205) 408-6600 www.onenineteen.com

Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (205) 670-5770 www.m4a-alabama.org/

Trinity Crossfit / Tiger Rock Martial Arts (205) 663-0091 www.trinitycrossfit.com

Representative April Weaver (205) 541-6424 www.aprilweaver.com

YMCA - Alabaster Branch (205) 663-6504 www.ymcabham.org

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YMCA - Pelham Family Branch (205) 664-9622 www.ymcabham.org

Noland Hospital Shelby (205) 620-8354 www.nolandhealth.com

Mass Mutual - Howell Agency (205) 244-8612 www.massmutual.com

YMCA Hargis Retreat (205) 678-6512 www.ymcabham.org/hargisretreat/ about_hargis/index.html

Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 www.bhsala.com

Michael Gray Agency (205) 453-4351 www.michaelgrayagency.com

St. Vincent’s Health System (205) 930-2134 www.stvhs.com

Mittie Brown Farmers Insurance Agency (205) 475-7091 www.farmersagent.com/mbrown5

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Advocare - Freeman (205) 587-5007 www.TNTChampions.com Juice Plus + (205) 332-5255 www.vickieverett.juiceplus.com Skin Wellness Center of Alabama (205) 871-7332 www.skinwellnessal.com HEALTH INSURANCE Direct Pay Provider Network, LLC (205) 397-3095 www.dpaynetwork.com Healthspring of Alabama (888) 767-1879 www.healthspring.com HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTION Amedisys, Inc. (256) 347-4232 www.amedisys.com HOME FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES Aaron’s Sales and Lease (205) 620-2513 www.aarons.com Encore Resales Inc. (205) 358-7690 www.encoreresales.com JD’s Furniture Warehouse (205) 665-2717 www.jdsfurniturewarehouse.com Standard Furniture Company, Inc. (205) 664-4720 www.standardfurniture.net HOME HEALTH CARE Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice (205) 685-0421 www.comfortcarehomehealth.com Partners Healthcare Group of Alabama, LLC (404) 692-4417 www.partnershcg.com Vitas Innovative Hospice( 205) 663-5614 www.vitas.com HOME IMPROVEMENTS Andy OnCall (205) 403-0600 www.andyoncallbirmingham.com Bath Fitter (205) 876-1760 www.bathfitter.com Drain Right Guttering, LLC (205) 664-9828 www.drainrightgutters.com Vinyl Designs, LLC (205) 222-2230 HOME SERVICES US Department of HUD (205) 731-2630 HOSPITAL Brookwood Medical Center (205) 877-1000 www.bwmc.com Children’s Health System (205) 939-6250 www.childrensal.org/

Trinity Medical Center (205) 592-5653 www.trinitymedicalonline.com/ Pages/home.aspx

Mutual of Omaha (205) 444-1803 www.mutualofomaha.com

HUMAN RESOURCE OUTSOURCING Diversified Sourcing Solutions (205) 941-3380 www.diversifiedsourcingsolutions. com

Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517

HVAC Burch Corporation (205) 833-1293 www.burchcorp.com

Rux Carter Insurance (205) 669-3158 www.ruxcarterinsurance.com

Service Tech Inc. (205) 488-4714 www.servicetechhvac.com Trane (205) 747-4090 www.briancamp.com INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS SALES G.T. Michelli Co., Inc. (205) 621-3151 www.michelli.com Kanawha Scales & Systems of AL, LLC (205) 664-2077 www.kanawhascales.com White Rock Quarries-Vincent Hills (205) 505-9225 INDUSTRY EBSCO Industries, Inc. (205) 991-6600 www.ebscoind.com/ Lhoist North America (205) 621-3331 www.lhoist.us/Frame_Home.htm Plant Power & Control Systems, LLC (205) 663-4433 www.plantpower.com SEPCO, Sealing Equipment Products Company (205) 403-7500 www.sepcousa.com INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING d!scover ITT (205) 989-4944 www.discoveritt.com INSURANCE Allstate Insurance - Erdman Agency (205) 981-3000 www.agents.allstate.com/marnieerdman-birmingham-al.html Allstate Insurance, Chad Christian (205) 444-0431 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 www.bcbsal.org/web/index.html Kai Smith - Farmers Insurance Agency (205) 989-5857 www.insuredbykai.com Karen Ross Miller Allstate Agency (205) 620-1120 www.agent.allstate.com/KarenMiller2/Welcome

RIA BONDS, INC. (205) 664-1806 www.riabonds.com

S.S. Nesbitt and Company (205) 262-2636 www.ssnesbitt.com Scott Richards Insurance Agency (205) 988-4346 www.nationwide.com/agent/ Birmingham-ALABAMA-insuranceagent/scottrichards/office.html Standifer Insurance Services (205) 664-3200 www.agents.allstate.com/standiferinsurance-services-helena-al.html State Farm Insurance, Berryman Agency (205) 663-6310 www.anthonyberryman.com/ State Farm Insurance, Jarrod Gibson Agency (205) 663-8688 www.myagentjarrod.com State Farm, Rogers Agency (205) 663-4466 www.kristarogers.com Wells Fargo Commercial Insurance (205) 603-6377 www.wellsfargo.com JANITORIAL SERVICES AND SUPPLIES Cintas Corporation (205) 424-2250 www.cintas.com JEWELRY AND GIFTS Scott’s Jewelry & Pawn (205) 664-4032 The Bead Biz (205) 621-2426 www.thebeadbiz.com KITCHEN TOOLS The Pampered Chef (205) 403-2801 www.pamperedchef.biz/cookingmary LAWN CARE SERVICES Dirtworks and Bobcat Service, Inc. (205) 620-1818 www.dirtworksandbobcatservice. com Wayne’s Environmental Services, Inc. (205) 985-7009 www.callwaynes.com LENDERS Springleaf Financial Services (205) 620-0716 www.SpringleafFinancial.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce LIBRARIES Albert L. Scott Public Library (205) 664-6822 www.shelbycounty-al.org

Saginaw Pipe Company, Incorporated (205) 664-3670 www.saginawpipe.com/

Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center (205) 939-3699 www.andrewssportsmedicine.com

MOBILE DEVICE REPAIR iFix and Repair (205) 988-9555 www.ifixandrepair.com

Vulcan Termite & Pest Control, Inc. (205) 663-4200 www.vulcantermite.com

North Shelby Library (205) 439-5500 www.northshelbylibrary.org

MARKETING Brownstone Marketing Solutions (205) 789-3600 www.bmsllc.biz

Baptist Health Centers of Alabama (205) 715-5902 www.bhsala.com

MORTGAGE First Federal Mortgage, Incorporated (205) 969-3334 www.1stfed.com

PHARMACIES Brooklere Pharmacy (205) 664-1200 www.brooklererx.com

Hometown Mortgage Services, Inc. (205) 980-7285 www.hometown1st.com

Double Oak Mountain Pharmacy (205) 991-0800 www.doubleoakmountainrx.com

SouthFirst Mortgage (205) 991-5911 www.southfirst.com/Default.asp

Medaus Pharmacy and Compounding Center (205) 981-2352 www.medaus.com

Chaundra Davis (205) 907-6841 Docupak (205) 621-3378 www.docupak.com

Baptist Heath Center - Pelham (205) 620-1085 www.bhsala.com Community of Hope Health Clinic (205) 685-4154

Birmingham South Campground (205) 664-8832 www.birminghamsouthcampground. com/

Flexdigital (205) 841-7678 www.flexdigital.com

Hoover Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.C. (205) 733-9595 www.HooverENT.com

Candlewood Suites of Alabaster (205) 620-0188 www.candlewoodsuites.com/ alabasteral

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS ThoughtJet Media (205) 508-0041 www.thoughtjet.com

MEDICAL - SPECIALIZED Alabama Allergy and Asthma Center (205) 871-9661 alabamaallergy.com

Comfort Suites of Pelham (205) 982-1999 www.choicehotels.com

MATTRESS RETAILER Mattress King of Greystone (205) 995-3144 www.mattressking.net

Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, Incorporated (205) 985-7393 www.alabamaentassociates.com

Mattress King of Pelham (205) 380-5590 www.mattressking.net

Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center, LLC (205) 214-7546 (Skin) www.cahabaderm.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites Pelham (205) 987-9879 www.marriott.com/bhmfp Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point (205) 981-0024 www.birmingham280easteaglepointsuites.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn & Suites of Hoover (205) 380-3300 www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/ index.jhtml?ctyhocn=BHMRCHX Hampton Inn & Suites of Pelham (205) 313-9500 www.hamptoninn.com/ en/hp/hotels/index. jhtml?ctyhocn=BHMCVHX Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (205) 776-6370 www.hiexpress.com Homewood Suites (205) 995-9823 www.birmingham.homewoodsuites. com Homewood Suites Birmingham Riverchase (205) 637-2900 www.homewoodsuites.com Hyatt Place of Inverness (205) 995-9242 www.hyattplace.com Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel (205) 987-1600 www.wynfrey.regency.hyatt. com/en/hotel/home.html

MEDIA ABC 33/40 (205) 982-3942 Alabama’s 13 / WVTM TV (205) 933-1313 www.alabamas13.com Birmingham Business Journal (205) 322-0000 www.birminghambusinessjournal. com CBS 42 (205) 322-4200 Crosscreek Television Productions, Inc. (205) 663-4411 www.crosscreektv.com/ Fox 6 WBRC (205) 583-8415 www.myfoxal.com FOX6 WBRC-TV (205) 322-6666 www.myfoxal.com

Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center (205) 668-4308 www.chiltonshelby.org Ciamarra Communication Consulting (205) 447-1160 www.ciamarracommunicationconsulting.com Core Plastic Surgery - Grady B. Core, MD FACS (205) 397-2100 www.coreplasticsurgery.com

Summit Media, Inc. (205) 326-2537

Restore Therapy Services, LTD (205) 942-6820 www.restoretherapy.com

MAIL SERVICE Pitney Bowes (205) 822-9098 www.pitneybowes.com

MEDICAL - GENERAL American Family Care of Alabaster (205) 605-0495 www.americanfamilycare.com

MANUFACTURER Cheney Lime & Cement Company (205) 625-3031 www.cheneylime.com

American Family Care of Greystone (205) 201-7290 www.americanfamilycare.com American Family Care of Pelham (205) 403-8902 www.americanfamilycare.com

KCH Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767 Shelby County Historical Society, Incorporated (205) 669-3912 www.rootsweb.ancestry. com/~alshelby/schs.html Shelby County Museum & Archives (205) 669-3912 www.rootsweb.ancestry. com/~alshelby/schs.html Shelby Iron Works (205) 669-2465

OFFICE SPACE - LEASING Regus (205) 396-5413 www.birminghamoffices.PropertyWebsites.com

OHD, LLC (205) 980-0180 www.ohdusa.com

WBHM (205) 934-2606 www.wbhm.org

MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Alabama Firefighters Museum & Education Center (205) 983-4376

Inverness Dermatology (205) 995-5575 www.invernessderm.com

Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. (205) 669-3131 www.shelbycountyreporter.com

Sleep Inn (205) 982-9800 www.choicehotels.com

MOVING Motivated Movers (205) 995-7585 www.motivatedmovers.org

OFFICE EQUIPMENT - SALES AND LEASING Greene’s Business Machines, Inc. (205) 979-8201

Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics - Shelby (205) 358-9120 www.lemaksports.com

Visual Media, Incorporated (205) 677-8687 www.vismediagroup.com/

MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP Heart of Dixie Harley-Davidson (205) 560-1234 www.heartofdixiehd.com

Gastroenterology Associates NorthCentral Alabama, P.C. (205) 870-0256 www.gastrodocs.info

NBC 13 (205) 933-1313 www2.nbc13.com

Quality Inn of Pelham (205) 444-9200 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al065

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, Inc. (205) 849-3266 www.cokeconsolidated.com/

CardioVascular Associates (205) 510-5000 www.cvapc.com

Trustmark Mortgage Services (205) 444-4744 www.mortgage.trustmark.com/

Shelby Oral Facial Surgery, PC (205) 208-0167 www.ShelbyOFS.com Shelby Podiatry, P.C. (205) 663-3224 www.shelbypodiatry.com Village Dermatology (205) 877-9773 www.villagedermatology.net MEDICAL SUPPLIES Oxymed LLC (205) 401-6358 www.oxymed1.com MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE Congregation Beth Hallel (205) 822-2510 www.ShalomBirmingham.com

OFFICE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES Office Depot (205) 945-2650 www.business.officedepot.com ORTHODONTICS Wolfe Orthodontics (205) 419-5562 www.wolfeortho.com PARAMEDICS Regional Paramedical Services (205) 664-1036 www.rpsems.com PAYROLL SERVICES ADP Payroll Services (205) 641-9716 www.adp.com Paychex Incorporated (205) 991-3990 www.paychex.com PEST CONTROL AND SERVICES Knox Pest Control (205) 326-0080 www.knoxpest.com Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. (205) 663-1919 www.mrbuggs.com/

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES rko Photography (205) 567-7364 www.rkophotography.net Tommy Daspit Photographer (205) 516-6993 www.tommydaspit.com PHYSICAL THERAPY AccelAbility Physical Therapy (205) 685-1822 www.alabamarehabilitation.com/ index.html IPT Physical Therapy (205) 671-0914 www.industrialphysicaltherapy.com TherapySouth-Pelham/Alabaster (205) 664-8404 www.therapysouth.com PLUMBING SERVICES Funky Plumbing (205) 620-4921 www.funkyplumbing.com Roto-Rooter Services Co. (205) 849-1750 www.rotorooter.com PRINTING SERVICES Cartridge World Greystone (205) 408-0506 www.cwgreystone.com/ EBSCO Media (205) 226-8516 www.ebscomedia.com/ Minuteman Press (205) 621-2722 www.alabaster.minutemanpress.com NEX21 Media (205) 520-9916 www.nex21.com PMG Marketing, LLC (205) 783-1089 www.pmgmarketing.net PUBLICATIONS 280 Living/Hoover Sun (205) 370-0732 www.280living.com Hakes Publications (712) 732-7718 Women’s Exchange (205) 967-0085 www.womens-exchange.com RAILROAD PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Boatright Companies (205) 991-0750 www.boatrightcompanies.com REAL ESTATE Alabama Real Estate, Incorporated (205) 620-1048 www.alabamarealestateinc.net

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LODGING Best Western/Oak Mountain Inn (205) 982-1113 www.book.bestwestern.com/ bestwestern/productInfo. do?propertyCode=01073

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Aspire Realty Inc (205) 378-9006 www.aspirerealty.com

Brava Rotisserie Grill (205) 995-0003 www.bravagrill.com

Associa McKay Management (205) 733-6700 www.mckaymanagement.com

Bravo Food Service dba Little Caesars (205) 902-9225

Farris Management Company, Inc. (205) 663-0572

Champy’s (205) 621-3991 www.champyschicken.com

Pro Forma Title, Inc. (205) 982-2486 www.proformatitle.com

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (205) 987-1555 www.crackerbarrel.com

Signature Homes (205) 989-5588 www.e-signaturehomes.com

Dairy Queen @ Brook Highland (205) 981-1501

REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL Daniel Corporation (205) 443-4500 www.danielcorp.com/

Dairy Queen @ Chelsea (205) 678-3110

Gold and Silver Buyers (205) 547-6063 www.locations.goldandsilverbuyers. com/locations/al/pelham Home Depot of Pelham (205) 685-1837 www.homedepot.com Marvin’s Building Materials of Calera (205) 668-2608 Sam’s Club (205) 982-0596 www.samsclub.com Sara Blaine for Willow House (205) 902-8607 www.karenallison.willowhouse.com

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Shelby Ridge Nursing Home Rehab Select (205) 620-8500 www.shelbyridgehealthandrehab. com/ SPECIALTY - CHEMICAL ProChem (770) 740-2800 SPECIALTY GIFTS Cheeriodicals (205) 410-4656 www.cheeriodicals.com/ Gifted-Handmade Gifts & More (205) 624-3400

International Expeditions (205) 428-1700 www.ietravel.com TRUCK RENTAL AND LEASING Loyed Trucking Co., Inc. (205) 956-0303 UTILITY COMPANIES Alabama Gas Corporation (205) 716-2875 www.alagasco.com/ Alabama Power Company (205) 226-1720 www.southernco.com

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Dairy Queen @ Oak Mountain (205) 733-8075

Thirty-One Gifts - Amanda Graves (205) 960-8428 www.mythirtyone.com/amanda

EGS Commercial Real Estate, Inc. (205) 939-4440 www.egsinc.com

Dixie Fish Company (205) 924-3493 www.dixiefish.co/

Wal-Mart - Calera #3271 (205) 668-0831 www.walmart.com/

SPORTS CLUB Alabama Soccer Association (205) 991-9779 www.alabamayouthsoccer.org

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL D.R. Horton, Inc. - Birmingham (205) 663-0963 www.GoHorton.com

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (205) 733-2002 www.firebirdsrestaurants.com

Wal-Mart Supercenter #5262 (205) 987-0108 www.walmart.com/

Bama Hockey Booster Club, Inc (256) 683-5560 www.bamahockey.net

Firehouse Subs-280 (205) 981-1880 www.firehousesubs.com

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Danberry At Inverness (205) 443-9500 www.danberryatinverness.com

SPORTS EQUIPMENT Tandems, Ltd. (205) 991-5519 www.tandemsltd.com

Gardens of Pelham (205) 402-9922 www.greatoaksmanagement.com/ gardens-of-pelham.html

STORAGE FACILITIES Attic Plus Storage (205) 969-1860 www.atticplus.com

Golden Rule Bar-B-Q of Pelham (205) 621-4525 www.goldenrulebbq.com

ROOFING Cardinal Roofing and Restoration (205) 206-6279 www.cardinal-roof-restoration.com

Cool Box Private Storage (205) 685-0244 www.coolboxprivatestorage.com

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q at Greystone (205) 991-1306 www.JimnNicks.com

Precision Roof Contractors, Inc. (205) 733-5114 www.prcroof.com

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q of Alabaster (205) 605-0170 www.JimnNicks.com

Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc (256) 232-1933 www.yellowhammerroofing.com

TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES Jackson Hewitt (205) 201-1829 www.jacksonhewitt.com/OfficeLocator/Office/?office=19332.

Joe’s Italian Pizza Pasta & Cafe (205) 663-4111 www.joesitalianonline.com/

RUBBER PRODUCTS Specification Rubber Products (205) 663-2521 www.specrubber.com/contact.asp

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AT&T - Alabama (205) 714-0523 www.att.com

SECURITY SERVICES Event Operations Group, Inc. (205) 685-4960 www.eventoperationsgroup.com

TW Telecom, Inc. (205) 263-2272 www.twtelecom.com

Trash Taxi of Alabama LLC (205) 419-4005 www.trashtaxi.com

TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Business Telephones Incorporated (205) 988-8297 www.bticonnect.com

WEB DESIGN AND SERVICES Good Things - Small Packages, LLC (205) 637-8000 www.localbusinesswebsites.com

Keller Williams Realty (205) 605-1000 www.susanlehmansellshomes.com RE/MAX First Choice (205) 663-4402 www.realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com RealtySouth - Gusty Gulas (205) 218-7560 www.gtherealtor.com RealtySouth - Inverness (205) 991-6565 www.realtysouth.com RealtySouth - Pelham (205) 663-3895 www.realtysouth.com Southern Realty Specialists, LLC (205) 564-4007 www.southernrealtyspecialists.com RECREATION Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 www.cityofalabaster.com Birmingham Barons Baseball (205) 988-3200 www.barons.com Oak Mountain State Park (205) 620-2520 www.alapark.com/OakMountain Pelham Racquet Club (205) 621-3380 Regions Tradition (205) 969-9229 www.brunoeventteam.com Shelby County Park and Recreation Authority (205) 991-2015 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/RESTORATION Brookstone Restoration (205) 991-7086 www.brookstonerestoration.com

Firehouse Subs-Alabaster (205) 296-5694 Full Moon BAR-B-QUE (205) 620-4442 www.fullmoonbbq.com/

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ABOVE: The Gainesville dress by Enzoani Blue is made of taffeta satin and is available in ivory or white with gold or silver details.

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Say yes to the Dress Trends for 2014 include lace, tulle and illusion necklines Story by HEATHER BUCKNER Photographs CONTRIBUTED

hile girls often dream of their perfect wedding day, shopping for a dress can cause anxiety. Whether or not a wedding dress is the most significant purchase of a woman’s life, it can be among the most expensive — dresses in the Birmingham area run anywhere from a couple hundred dollars to over $8,000. Add the price to the plethora of designs, and even browsing can be overwhelming. However, with a little insight on this season’s trends, it’s nothing the informed bride-to-be can’t handle. Bella Couture’s Colleen Hopwood has been in the business now for eight years and said that “Alabama produces a traditional, classic bride, and — more often than not — that Southern bride wants a timeless gown.” Founder and owner of The White Room, Carolyn Kelley has more than 45 years of experience in the wedding industry. She goes to a bridal market in New York twice a year to keep up with the newest looks. “When I go I see dresses from all over the country, but I have to keep in mind I am in Birmingham—not Miami, not LA,” she said. This is not to say that Alabamians never see the most popular design trends; most just see them in a different way. For example, after Kate Middleton walked down the aisle in a lace bodice with long, delicate sleeves and a demure décolletage, Kelley said designers began showing more illusion necklines. “They offer more coverage without sacrificing an open look,” said Kelley. While illusion manifested itself as a sheer bodice some January 2014 | 53

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: Blush hues are popular this year, like this Lazaro gown. The Enzoani Irina gown offers drama with tulle, a large skirt and beading. Beaded gowns have seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to 2013’s “The Great Gatsby” movie. A beaded belt adds a bit of flair to this classic Tara Keely gown.

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“Alabama produces a traditional, classic bride, and — more often than not — that Southern bride wants a timeless gown.” — Colleen Hopwood places, here it meant lace, tulle or net necklines, some with a sprinkle of beads or crystals. Two more playful elements this season are pops of color and asymmetrical peplum. Hopwood said some peplum dresses have a removable element that transforms the gown into something shorter and more casual for the reception. Ivory and White’s manager, Molly Sartwell, said for the most part 2014’s styles are subtle, showcasing embellishment like light beading, embroidery and “a lot of pearls.” “The Great Gatsby” remake revived a 1920’s vintage glamour, featuring headbands, beading and cap sleeves. Shorter hemlines are also garnering attention nationwide, but don’t expect many tea-length

dresses in the South; according to Sartwell, most are still floor length, with a few slit to the knee. Open backs are a prominent feature in this season’s gowns. “It’s what everyone sees when you’re walking down the aisle,” explained Kelley. “Dresses that dip all the way to the waist are in right now.” More modest brides can opt for a keyhole back framed with lace or light beading. Vera Wang caused a stir with her all-pink 2014 wedding gown collection, but Hopwood said locally she has noted a move away from nontraditional elements like color. Many gowns will still feature lace with a subtle shade — often blush or cream — to showcase detail, but stronger hues like blue and black are fading.

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For those who do want something a little more fashion-forward, Hopwood suggested something she calls timeless with a twist; brides can accomplish this look simply by taking a classic ball gown and adding a unique accessory, like a belt. Watteau trains, attached at the shoulders, can combine the look of a regal gown with a slimmer silhouette, Hopwood said. Brides who want to update strapless gowns can add separate pieces like jackets and capelets. Sartwell said having that removable element gives brides more options, which is important. “A girl’s dress should reflect her personality,” she said, “from a soft, flowy chiffon to the mother of all poof, with beading, rhinestones and everything else.” Hopwood expressed the same sentiment. “My job is to make sure she loves her dress and the way she

looks in it. Styles and trends are just a small part of the process.” Fashion aside, the most important piece of advice Kelley had to offer was for the bride to purchase a dress that fits her body size and type and have it altered before the wedding. It’s about more than just looking good in the dress: “You’ll struggle with that dress all day long,” she explained. “Your hands will be busy holding your dress when they should be hugging your family.” Kelley recommended the affianced be informed on the latest styles but, most importantly, true to themselves. “A girl has to wear on her wedding day a dress that she feels beautiful in — a dress she can see in years and think ‘I’venever felt more beautiful than that day,’” she concluded. “For 50, 80, 150 years, you’ll always be the bride in that picture.” l

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Piece of cake What to know before visiting a bakery Story by LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE Photographs CONTRIBUTED

edding styles range from rustic charm to traditional elegance and mirror the couples’ tastes. From the overall color scheme down to the printed napkins, a wedding can be a completely personalized experience where the couple shares a memorable day with family and friends. And two of the more visual — and tasty —w elements of the wedding are the bride and groom’s cakes. When a couple sets out to find their dream cake, they should have a basic idea of what they are looking for when they visit a bakery, says Leslie Arnold, owner of the Wooden Spoon Bakery in Columbiana (wsbakery.com). This could include bringing photos of cakes they like, the wedding topper, the wedding colors and explaining the theme. Sites like Etsy and Pinterest have also played a large roll in giving couples design ideas. “Those sites are making a difference in the way people look at weddings,” Arnold says. “Etsy and Pinterest have given brides a more unique

perspective on what they want. It’s not just cookiecutter anymore.” While the couple should have an idea of how many attendees they are expecting, it’s up to them to decide how much cake they want to serve, Arnold says. “It’s really a personal thing,” she says. “Some people want enough bride and groom’s cake so each person can have a piece of each.” For other couples, they will choose to have enough of the bride’s cake to feed everyone there, and then they will have a groom’s cake half that size. So for example, if the wedding has 100 attendees, the bride’s cake would serve 100, and the groom’s cake would serve 50. Like with every other part of this special day, the cakes can be as unique as the couple. “Everybody’s opinion of what a wedding should be has changed,” Arnold says. “Traditional rules — Leslie Arnold don’t (matter) as much as they did in the past.” Even if a bride chooses the white-on-white, tiered cake, there are other ways she can make it her own. Arnold says she’s seen several rustic-themed cakes where the cake stand is a chunk of a log and the cake topper is carved wood with a heart or the couple’s initials.

“Everybody’s opinion of what a wedding should be has changed. Traditional rules don’t (matter) as much as they did in the past.”

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RIGHT: White tiered cakes are still the classic choice for Southern brides.

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Carol Gregg, owner and pastry chef of Pastry Art in Homewood and Inverness (pastryartcakes.com), will even create a custom stand that fits the cake’s design. “Every wedding is totally different,” she says. While the bridal cake has remained fairly traditional, groom’s cakes have evolved into whatever he can imagine. “Groom’s cakes are definitely more personalized,” Arnold says. “The grooms just want to have fun with it.” Gregg says she has seen a lot of theme-oriented groom’s cakes recently, such as ones showcasing the groom’s hobby or favorite sports team. She’s created cakes shaped like buildings, stadiums and ones adorned with team logos. But by far the most popular are the Baby Bites, she says, which are her twist on petit fours. “Guests can have a variety, and they make it easy for the guests to help themselves,” Gregg says. “Nearly every wedding we do has them.” They’re available in 25 flavors including key lime, peanut butter, pink strawberry, Italian crème, red velvet, hummingbird and chocolate espresso. These bitesized treats can be used as the groom’s cake or around a cake. Couples who really want to step away from tradition can drop a normal lunch or dinner

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reception and only serve desserts. “They’ll have the wedding cake as the main focus,” Arnold says, “and then they’ll serve desserts like cheesecakes, brownies, key lime pies and their favorite desserts.” l

ABOVE: Groom’s cakes can be anything from a traditional chocolate cake to cupcakes or a personalized creation.

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These Jessica McClintock satin clutches come in a variety of colors and are perfect for bridesmaids looking to match. Jessica McClintock satin evening bag, $30, Alabaster Belk, 300 Colonial Parkway, Suite 2100, 685-9034.

These in-bottle wine and beer chillers will help keep your wedding party’s drinks cold even in summer heat. Corkcicle wine chiller, $24.95, Birmingham Bake & Cook. Corkcicle chillsner, $29.95, Birmingham Bake & Cook.

Keep your groomsmen on time with this stylish Caravelle watch. Caravelle New York watch by Bulova, $85, Southeastern Jewelers.

Bridal party gifts

Don’t forget your bridesmaids and groomsmen on your wedding day

Color coordinate your groomsmen by giving them bowties to match the wedding color. Saddlebred bowties, $38, Alabaster Belk.

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Follow these steps to change your name after your wedding Story by NEAL WAGNER

side from the diamond rings, engagement parties and furious wedding planning, brides-to-be and newlywed women should also plan some trips to government offices both before and after the big day. Brides who want to change their last name have additional trips to make after the wedding day. Before a couple’s wedding day, the bride and groom should take a trip to the Shelby County Courthouse in Columbiana to apply for a marriage license with the Shelby County Probate Court. The probate court is open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, but court officials request applicants arrive no later than 4 p.m. to allow enough time to complete the process. Marriage license applicants must present a valid government-issued photo identification, and must pay a $43 fee. The Probate Court accepts cash and checks only.

Before the big day, the couple should visit the Shelby County Courthouse in Columbiana and apply for a marriage license with the Shelby County Probate Court. Marriage license applicants must present a vaild goverment-issued photo

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Brides who want to change their last name have additional trips to make after the wedding day. The bride and groom must then give a copy of the marriage license to the ordained or licensed minister or judge who performs the marriage ceremony within 30 days from the date the couple applied for the license. The judge or minister will then complete the license and return it to the marriage license clerk, who will mail copies of official license to the bride and groom. After receiving a copy of the marriage license, the bride can then use the document to make the other changes necessary after the big day is over. Shelby County Marriage License Clerk Melody Winslett said new wives should first take their marriage license to the nearest Social Security

office, which can be found by visiting Socialsecurity.gov. After the bride officially changes her name with the Social Security office, she can then change her name on documents such as driver’s licenses and vehicle titles at one of Shelby County’s three driver’s license offices. For a woman to change her name on home- and automobile-related documents, she must bring her updated Social Security card, along with her marriage license and any other required documentation, to the license office in Columbiana, Inverness or Pelham. Shelby County Finance Manager Butch Burbage, who oversees the county’s license offices, said the license office website at Shelbyal.com outlines the requirements for updating a wide range of documents. If the couple owns a house or property together, they can also update deeds to reflect both parties’ names at the Shelby County Property Tax Commission office at 102 Depot St. in Columbiana. l

From Miss to Mrs. identification, and must pay a $43 fee.

the date the couple applied for the license.

The bride and groom must give a copy of the marriage license to the ordained or licensed minister or judge who performs the marriage ceremony within 30 days from

The judge or minister will complete the license and return it to the marriage license clerk who will mail copies of the official license to the bride and groom.

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Take your official marriage license to the Social Security office.

Once the bride’s name is changed with the Social Security office, she can change her name on documents such as driver’s licenses and vehicle titles.

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Help your hostess throw more elegant parties with this marble cheese cutting board. Fox Run marble cheese slicer, $19.50, Vintage Wine Shoppe.

Your host’s taste buds are sure to be dazzled by these artisan foods. Garlic blossom infused oil, $24, Stone Hollow Farmstead Pantry. Whole kumquats in syrup, $11.99, Stone Hollow Farmstead Pantry. Mitica walnuts in lemon honey, $9, Stone Hollow Farmstead Pantry. Eco-bag mini lunch sack, $16, Stone Hollow Farmstead Pantry.

Hosts with green thumbs would love these brightly colored spice nameplates. Metal garden markers, $3.99 each, Hanna’s Garden Shop.

Hostess gifts

Show your thanks with these classic and creative gifts

Treat your host with this dramatic plant pot, which is perfect for inside or out. Plant pot, $19.99, Hanna’s Garden Shop.

Consider making your own hostess gift with this Alabama-shaped gift basket. Alabama basket, $15, Birmingham Bake & Cook. Jim ‘N Nick’s cheese biscuit mix, $5.99, Birmingham Bake & Cook. Life is sweeter in the South towel, $10.95, Birmingham Bake & Cook. Root legacy candles in pinot noir and salted caramel, $12.95, Birmingham Bake & Cook. 68 | ShelbyLiving.com

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JONES

PORTER

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elley Joe Jones and Andrew Davis Porter were married on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at The Oaks in Centreville, Alabama. The Rev. Andy Shelton officiated. Kelley is the daughter of Betty Jones and Billy Jones of Columbiana. After graduating from Shelby County High School in 2005, Kelley attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa where she was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority as their event planner and was on the Judicial Board. Kelley received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in marketing and is now a marketing manager for Alabama Credit Union in Tuscaloosa. Andrew is the son of Dickey and Joy Porter of Columbiana. He graduated from Shelby County High School in 2007 and attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He now works for Southern Cross Corporation in Tuscaloosa. Kelley and Andrew met at his cousin’s house on New Year’s Eve in 2003. They developed a strong friendship and became best friends until Andrew came to the University of Alabama, where they started seeing each other occasionally and officially started dating on July 9, 2010. After dating for over a year Andrew took Kelley to Callaway Gardens in Georgia to see the Fantasy in Lights on December 10, 2011. Christmas has always been Kelley’s favorite time of year. After a romantic dinner and a tour of the light show they returned to their chalet. Andrew started a fire and they talked and listened to Kelley’s favorite music, which is Christmas music. Shortly after midnight after listening to Kelley’s favorite song, “White Christmas,” Andrew asked Kelley to marry him and of course she said yes. Kelley had always wanted to be a June bride so they decided on June 1, 2013 for their wedding. This gave Kelley plenty of time to plan a wedding of her dreams. Kelley chose royal purple and slate grey for her colors. Kelley’s dress was an ivory Enzoani. Her bridesmaids wore royal purple. Her matron of honor was her sister-in-law, Amanda Bulger Jones. Her bridesmaids were Ellen Cornutt Rains, Brandi Morgan Richardson and Mary Avery Poole. Kelley’s brother, Joshua W. Jones, read a scripture passage from 1 John 4: 16-19. Wedding guests signed quilt squares to be made into a quilt for the couple. Andrew chose his brother, Daniel Porter, to be his best man. His groomsmen were Chuck Fant, Michael Atchison, Benjamin Ragin and Stuart O’Reilly. Andrew’s sister, Hailey Fant, read a scripture passage from 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13. After enjoying the food, dancing and time with friends and family at their wedding, Kelley and Andrew had a honeymoon on the beautiful island of St. Lucia. The couple reside in Tuscaloosa. January 2014 | 71

MORRIS

CABANISS

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nthony Cabaniss met Kristen Morris during summer break in 2006 through mutual friends. Anthony was about to be a senior at Pelham High School when Kristen, soon to be a junior at Pelham High School, introduced herself to Anthony. Their friendship grew stronger and they started dating just a few months later. Anthony went on to graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering from UAB. Kristen also graduated from UAB with a degree in criminal justice. Anthony proposed in February 2012 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. When Anthony asked Kristen to marry him, her first response was, “is this a joke, are you kidding?” but ultimately her answer was “YES!” The first thing she did after the proposal was call her parents and share the most exciting news of her life. They, of course, acted surprised even though Anthony had asked Kristen’s father’s permission just the weekend before the trip. They said “I do” on April 6, 2013 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. Buckets of white hydrangeas and baby’s breath decorated the open chapel where the ceremony and reception were held. The bride carried a bouquet of white garden roses, lilies and hydrangeas wrapped in a lace sleeve made from her mother’s wedding dress. The bridesmaids carried baby’s breath wrapped in twine. The reception was held at the 4-H Center’s Environmental Science Building, where long tables were decorated with burlap runners as well as mismatched jars and vases containing daisies of all different colors. The bride’s table featured a beautiful off-white wedding cake made by a family friend topped with Kristen’s grandmother’s cake topper, which Kristen’s mother and cousins also used on their wedding cakes. The groom’s table featured a cake-shaped pile of Swiss Cake Rolls. The newlyweds left under a salute of sparklers and took their honeymoon in Jamaica. The Cabaniss’ now reside in Montgomery, where Anthony is an engineer at Hyundai and Kristen is a background investigator for CACI. January 2014 | 73

MILLING

POUNDSTONE

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aviland Blair Milling and Phillip Paterson Poundstone II were united in marriage January 5, 2013 at Lakeside Baptist Church in Birmingham. The ceremony was officiated by a special friend and mentor of the couple, Rev. Alan Goddard of Athens, Georgia, who counseled them and watched their relationship develop as they served on a year-long stint in China doing college ministry. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Milling of Hoover. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Poundstone of Inlet Beach, Flordia. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose from The Marisa Collection an ivory strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and fitted ruched bodice which flowed into an asymmetrical dropped waistline. The silk and organza fit and flare gown was worn with a vintage crystal/rhinestone satin belt that tied in the back. The low back was accented with tiny covered buttons and cathedral train. A two-tier cathedral veil with fine silver rolled edge completed the romantic look. The couple exchanged letters before the wedding rather than seeing each other, which allowed photographer Kelly Cummings with Spindle Photography full advantage to capture lovely portraits of the couple amongst all of the unique suites and lavish decor at the reception venue, Robert Hill Antiques. Robert Hill Antiques was the perfect venue for the couple’s romantic, vintage style wedding where guests danced under breathtaking antique chandeliers. Dozens of mercury glasses and candles adorned the guest tables and furniture throughout the venue. A few special details used to reflect the couple included a lovely display of Haviland’s mother’s wedding dress as well as the couple’s amusing departure in Phillip’s business truck. Aside from many other do-it-yourself projects, Phillip’s mother sewed a ruffled tablecloth for the bride’s cake and Haviland’s mom made homemade delicious hot-chocolate favors. After a honeymoon in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, the happy couple now resides in beautiful Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The groom has started his own business, RentGearHere.com, where you can rent all of your vacation gear needs along South Walton, 30A, Destin, Fort Walton Beach & Panama City Beach. The bride works for the Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Inc., a non-profit that aids families who are unable to access health services due to the unavailability of insurance. January 2014 | 75

RAY

CAVANAUGH

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renda Danielle Ray and Matthew Paul Cavanaugh were married Saturday, October 12, 2013 in the beautiful Stakely Sanctuary at First Baptist Church Montgomery. The bride is the daughter of Bobby and Dana Ray of Wilsonville. Danielle graduated from Shelby County High School in 2007 and from Auburn University in 2011. After college, she worked at Wilsonville Elementary, taught GA’s at Wilsonville Baptist Church and started a successful business with her mother, D-zines and Letters. Matthew is the son of Dr. Jeff and Twinkle Cavanaugh of Montgomery and Bill and Paula Morelli of Montgomery. The groom graduated from Troy University in 2009 with a B.S. in business administration and finance. After graduation, Matthew moved to Orange Beach and started a fishing charter business. Danielle and Matthew met in Orange Beach on December 31, 2011. Immediately they connected over their mutual love for offshore fishing. They were “hooked” after their second date, a fishing trip with the bride’s grandfather. Matthew moved to Montgomery shortly after the two met. Danielle then followed to begin her master’s in education. On December 15, 2012, Matthew proposed at The Grand Hotel in Point Clear, followed by a Caribbean vacation. The wedding was held in Montgomery at the church the two attend together. The stunning sanctuary was built in 1938, complete with Tiffany stained glass. The ceremony was traditional, however the couple tied a fisherman’s knot to symbolize unity. The rope was from the groom’s late grandfather’s boat. Danielle’s lifelong minister, Pastor Steve Thomas of Wilsonville Baptist Church officiated the wedding. The bride and groom requested he use their new family Bible, a gift from the groom’s father. Danielle wore her late grand-grandmother’s pearl bracelet and carried the handkerchief she embroidered for Danielle for the wedding. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the historical Wynfield Estate, the former home of Winton Blount, U.S. Postmaster General. As the band played, guests enjoyed an array of Southern food, including a shrimp and grits bar, praline bacon, Conecuh sausage bites, fried chicken, mac and cheese, green bean bundles, a hot dip bar and chocolate fountain. The bride’s cake was a four-tier, lace-design, vanilla cake with hydrangeas and pink roses between each layer. Danielle and Matthew cut the cake with the silver cake knife and server from the bride’s great-grandparents’ wedding. The groom’s cake mimicked a Yellow-fin Tuna. Cross ornament wedding favors and décor were designed by the bride and made by D-zines and Letters. Following their honeymoon in St. Lucia, the couple resides in Montgomery, where Matthew is a political consultant and campaign manager and Danielle is the membership director for the Alabama Forestry Association.

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CAILLOUET

HANNA

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ara Elizabeth Caillouet and Steven Andrew Hanna, both of Birmingham, were married on October 5, 2013 at Hanna’s Garden Shop in Birmingham. The ceremony was officiated by Jim Houston, the Pastoral Care Pastor at The Church at Brookhills, where the newlyweds are members. The bride is the daughter of Herbert Richard Caillouet and Bonnie Grady Caillouet of Cincinnati, Ohio. She is the granddaughter of Doris Ellen Grady and the late Roba Neal Grady of Lambrook, Arkansas, and the late Richard Eunice Caillouet and Florence Marie Caillouet of Clarksdale, Mississippi. The groom is the son of Steven Argo Hanna and Cindy Ray Hanna of Birmingham. He is the grandson of Ellen Argo Hanna and the late Mark Hanna of Athens, Georgia, and Bobby Francis Ray and Jeanette Childs Ray of Watkinsville, Georgia. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory lace and charmeuse satin gown by Allure Bridals that was purchased from Wendy’s Brides in Cincinnati, Ohio. The neckline of the bodice was adorned with flower bud embellishments and crystals. From the eyelet opening of the back of the gown fell a court length train. The slim line was accented with an ivory satin sash. Complementing the bride’s ensemble was a hand-tied bouquet of orange ranunculus skirted with Dusty Miller, in addition with the bride’s “something borrowed”— a raccoon necklace that the mother of the bride was given by the bride’s maternal grandfather. Guests were welcomed to Hanna’s Garden Shop by an aisle of candles, greenery and pumpkins that led them to the evening ceremony. The garden and fall foliage themed ceremony included a water fountain, a tree backdrop, string lights and stacked pumpkins. At the entrance to the ceremony was a twinkle light adorned arbor. On the eve of the wedding, the wedding party, which included friends from multiple states and countries — the maid of honor came home from China, where she is teaching at an international school — celebrated with the groom’s parents at a rehearsal dinner at their home. The dinner was catered by Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ. Following the wedding ceremony the next evening, guests enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by Everything Iz Catering. Desserts included fudge made by the groom’s maternal grandmother, brownies made by the bride’s mother and an assortment of pies and mini cupcakes made by friend of the bride, Malinda Nichols. A “Spread the Love” sign was on display at the favors table, which included jars of strawberry jam and apple butter made by the bride’s mother and aunt. Following the honeymoon at the Banff National Park in Canada, the couple is at home in Birmingham, where the groom owns a computer software consulting company and the bride is the bookkeeper for the Hanna family companies, Gulf Coast Express and Hanna’s Garden Shop.

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NICHOLS

GADOURY

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ara’s Theme” from Gone With The Wind resounded from the Mighty Wurlitzer as Anna Kristen Nichols walked down the red-carpeted aisle of the Alabama Theatre toward her groom, Lieutenant Kyle William Gadoury, USAF, on January 26, 2013. The bride is the daughter of Tony and Laura Nichols of Hoover and granddaughter of Curtis and Maryann Cavender Hood and of Tom and Jane Nichols, all of Gadsden. Anna Kristen received a bachelor’s degree in English from Birmingham-Southern College and a master’s degree in advertising and public relations from the University of Alabama. A lover of traveling, photography and great food, she has spent three years living in Italy, Austria and Hungary and looks forward to seeing the world with her groom! The groom is the son of Walter Gadoury of Altoona, Pennsylvania and Don and Karen Kroll of West Warwick, Rhode Island. After graduating with a degree in foreign area studies from The United States Air Force Academy, Kyle went on to become a KC-135 aviator in the United States Air Force. Anna Kristen was welcomed into the Air Force family with the smack of a saber in their military style wedding. The couple exited the theater to the tune of the Air Force theme song, “Wild Blue Yonder,” ready to begin their lifelong adventures! Surrounded by family and friends, the bride and groom enjoyed dancing to big band and swing music performed by Ray Reach and eating delicious Jim’N’Nick’s barbecue and cheese biscuits with an Edgar’s Bakery Italian creme and carrot cake for dessert. The couple hopped in a Cessna 172 and flew to the Florida Keys for their honeymoon, enjoying the freedom of Kyle’s new wings. They moved to Oklahoma for six months of training to fly a refueling tanker and off they’ve gone into the wild blue yonder! The Gadoury family is currently stationed on Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.

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CARTER

BASINI

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hannon Carter of Pelham and Tommaso Basini of Rome, Italy were married on October 5, 2013 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, Alabama. The couple met in the fall semester of 2005 at Jacksonville State University where they were enrolled in a class together. At first they admired each other from across the room, until Shannon asked a mutual friend to introduce them. They started dating in January 2007, and on their seventh anniversary Tommaso proposed at sunset in the ruins of a medieval castle in Italy. They decided to hold the wedding in Jacksonville, where they met. The event had a fun, laid-back, vintage vibe, perfectly fitting the couple’s personalities. The décor was bright and cheerful, with centerpieces and bouquets inspired by Italian wildflowers, vintage tablecloths and installations of colorful tissue paper flowers. All decorations were handmade, and the couple had a lot of help from family and friends to pull it all together. Even Shannon’s one-of-a-kind dress was handmade: the outer ivory crochet lace gown was the creation of Etsy shop DreamersLA, and the inner satin dress was made by Shannon’s mother. To complete the bohemian look, Shannon made flower crowns for herself and her bridesmaids. Her “something old” was an ancient Roman coin pendant, the first gift ever given to her by Tommaso. A jazz combo from JSU played during the reception. The food was catered by Cooter Brown’s Rib Shack, and included Southern favorites like barbeque ribs, fried chicken and potato skins. Sweet tea – served in mason jars, naturally – muscadine wine, cupcakes and pie were also in abundance. Instead of a guestbook, guests signed Uno cards and drew pictures in a sketchbook. For both Shannon and Tommaso, it was very important that their wedding be a reflection of who they are. A relaxed atmosphere, fun handmade touches and a feeling of community made it a perfect day. Following the wedding, Shannon and Tommaso took a honeymoon road trip along the East Coast of the United States. They now reside in Trevignano, Italy.

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arrie Redding McCurdy and Howard Martin Strickler Jr. were united in marriage on Aug. 3, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Montgomery. The couple’s friend, Pastor Tyler Guice of Auburn officiated the ceremony. Carrie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Russell McCurdy Jr. of Montgomery and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Russell McCurdy Sr. and Mrs. Voncile Redding and the late Joseph Albert Redding III of Montgomery. Martin is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Martin Strickler of Hoover and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Otis Hunter of Houston, Alabama and the late Dr. and Mrs. Thomas David Strickler of Berea, Kentucky. Carrie wore a custom designed fit and flare gown of ivory shantung silk created especially for her by Heidi Elnora Atelier in Birmingham. It featured an Alencon lace bodice with a sweetheart neckline. The crystal and embroidered belt tied into an exaggerated bow producing a lavish appearance from the front or back. The chapel length tulle veil was her “something borrowed.” The bride carried a bouquet of white and pink roses, vintage hydrangeas and white peonies tied with white satin ribbon. The bride’s twin sister, Mary Katherine McCurdy, was maid of honor. Katherine Parrish, Anna Kathryn Huggins, Amie Guice, Courtney Gordon and Margo Maples from Birmingham, Elizabeth Guice from Auburn and Beatrice Smith from Jackson, Miss., were attendants. Flower girls were Anna and Mary Mac Collins from Tuscaloosa and the groom’s niece, Haleigh Strickler from Hoover. The groom’s brother, Hunter Strickler, was best man. Taylor Guice, Jared Meads, Steven French, Scott Barnes, James Smith and Tyler Steed of Birmingham and Jacob McCurdy, the bride’s brother, were groomsmen. Ring bearer was Kirby Collins from Tuscaloosa. Program attendants were Caroline Parrish and Anne Lauris Stewart. The reception was held at Wynlakes Country Club where the bride and groom chose a menu reflecting their favorite foods. An artist captured the reception with a live event painting as guests danced to music by Nationwide Coverage. The magical evening ended with the bride and groom being whisked away for their honeymoon trip to Kauai, Hawaii. Mr. and Mrs. Strickler reside in Tuscaloosa. January 2014 | 85

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WILDER

SELF

Photographs by KATIE ELISE PHOTOGRAPHY

essica Leigh Wilder and Charles Todd Self were united in marriage on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Magnolia Springs Manor in historic downtown Helena. The 6 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Reverend David Carboni, a close family friend of the groom. The bride is the daughter of Helena Fire Chief John W. Wilder and Jacqueline Wilder. The groom is the son of the late Phillip Gilbert and Diane Gilbert of Gardendale. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an A-line ivory silk taffeta dress designed by Alfred Angelo with a chapel train and spaghetti straps that crisscrossed in the back. She wore a champagne-colored floral and rhinestone sash, and her lace and Swarovski crystal lined veil was from The Westwood Collection. The bride also wore a sapphire and diamond bracelet set in 24-carat gold borrowed from her greatgrandmother to complete her vintage look. Complementing the bride’s ensemble was a hand-tied bouquet of garden roses, peonies, hydrangeas and other various romantic flowers provided by HotHouse Design Studio. The bouquet was wrapped in the covered buttons of her great-grandmother’s wedding dress and adorned with a vintage cameo that belonged to the groom’s late grandmother. The maid of honor was Kathryn Crandall, a childhood friend of the bride, of Pelham, and the matron of honor was Lisa Carboni, the bride’s sister-in-law, of Hoover. The bridesmaids were Jennifer Wilder, Ashley Hill, Jaley Cranford and Meghan Sawyer. The six bridesmaids wore Alfred Sung. The best man was David Norris of Irondale, a longtime friend of the groom. The groomsmen were Paul Carboni, Adam Campbell, Stephen Watkins, AJ Atkinson and JR Smith. The groom and six groomsmen wore ivory suits by Joseph A. Bank. Krista Roberts and Caitlin Laughlin, friends of the bride’s sister, welcomed guests to the ceremony with wedding programs, which were mason-jar shaped fans. The ceremony took place in Magnolia Spring Manor’s azalea garden under the flower-adorned pergola. After the ceremony, guests were treated to an Italian-style buffet, which included the bride’s great-aunt’s lasagna recipe, from Majestic Catering. Burlap, pearls, candles and bud vases filled with hydrangeas and garden roses dressed the tables for a vintage southern look. The newlyweds made their way through sparklers and exited in a 1952 wedding white Bentley. After a honeymoon in the Bahamas the couple will reside in Calera. January 2014 | 87

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WARD

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he paths of Dr. Ashley Jane Watkins and Mr. Jeremy Michael Ward first crossed when Jeremy brought his sick puppy, a Beagle mix named Maddie, into the clinic where Ashley worked as a veterinarian. Immediately enamored with the young doctor, Jeremy pretended that Maddie was “still not feeling well” for two additional visits until he could work up the courage to ask Ashley out to dinner. As the old saying goes, the rest is history, and Jeremy still jokes that meeting Ashley was the most expensive vet bill he’s ever had. Ashley and Jeremy were united in marriage on Saturday, April 13, 2013. The Reverend Dr. James Troglen officiated the ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Wetumpka. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwin Watkins of Wetumpka. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nealy Barrett of Wetumpka, Mr. and Mrs. George Sutherland of Prattville and the late Mr. Charles Watkins. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Edward (Skip) Ward of Jemison. He is the grandson of Ms. Bobbie Miller Wilkins of Clanton, the late Mr. James Webster Woodley, Jr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ed Ward. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a beautiful strapless lace gown by Martina Liana. The gown featured a sweetheart neckline with vintage embroidered Alencon lace over silk satin organza. The bride’s waist was accented with a beaded and embroidered belt on organza ribbon which tied in the back while the chapel train cascaded behind her with scalloped lace edging. The reception followed at Jasmine Hill Gardens, and catering was provided by Tia Grady of King’s Table and Anne Watkins. Floral designers were A Beautiful Creation and Ken Barrett. Musical entertainment was provided by Derek Sellers. Robertson Photography captured the special day. January 2014 | 89

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OSBORNE

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aige Elizabeth Phelps of Helena and Clark Russell Osborne of Vestavia Hills were united in marriage on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club in Birmingham. The 5 o’clock wedding was officiated by the bride’s uncle, Dr. James Robert Chatham. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Scott Phelps of Helena. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Brad Allen Osborne of Vestavia Hills. The bride graduated from Auburn University in 2010 with a bachelor’s of science degree with cum laude honors in communication disorders. During her time at the university, Miss Phelps was a member of Phi Mu sorority and director of publicity for the Auburn SGA. She is currently attending UAB, where in December 2013 she will receive a master’s degree in occupational therapy. The groom is a 2011 graduate of Auburn University, where he received a bachelor’s of science degree in civil engineering. During his time at the University, Mr. Osborne was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He is currently employed with KLMK as a civil engineer. The bride, escorted down the aisle by her father, carried a beautiful bouquet of cascading white roses with variegated pink and white hydrangeas and light pink peonies. Her dress was a signature embroidery and Swarovski crystal gown with a fitted bodice featuring a sweetheart neckline with organza fabric. The matron of honor was Courtney Phelps Amacher, sister of the bride and the groom chose his father, Brad Allen Osborne, as his best man. The wedding took place in the chapel at Shoal Creek with a reception that followed in the Clubhouse. The couple honeymooned in Key Largo, Florida after the wedding and visited St. Lucia Island in November to celebrate their nuptials. Paige and Clark reside in Springfield, Missouri. January 2014 | 91

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WOODHAM

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hris Woodham and Holly Howell originally met at Auburn University in 2006, a month before Chris graduated. Little did they know that their paths would cross again, in February 2011 in Birmingham. Originally from Dothan, Chris decided to move to Birmingham after graduation. He is a corporate recruiter for a national hospital system based in Birmingham. Anyone who knows Chris knows his love for Auburn, music and Atlanta Braves. Holly grew up in Birmingham and after graduating in 2009, she moved back to her hometown. She is a relationship banker, and her hobbies include Auburn, shoes and traveling. Chris proposed May 23, 2012 on a lake near his home. With help from his younger brother and Holly’s best friend, Chris had placed roses around the entire pier, a bottle of wine and a basket filled with wedding magazines and two beach towels monogrammed with Holly’s soon-to-be married name. The couple also chose to use the pier as their meeting place for the first look on the wedding day. The wedding was held at Meadow Brook Baptist Church on April 6, 2013 followed by a reception at Inverness Country Club. The wedding colors were orange, pink and green. The themes of their wedding weekend were monograms and Auburn. Monograms were used throughout the wedding and were even hanging on the church’s front doors. The bride and her maids carried bouquets, by Shirley’s Florist, and each was wrapped with ribbon displaying each girl’s monogram. That’s when Chris started to realize how serious Holly was about monograms. Sweet Magnolia made the bride and groom’s wedding cakes. Holly’s cake was traditional vanilla decorated with flowers. The groom’s cake was chocolate on chocolate with crushed pecans on each layer. Next to the cake was a topper designed by Holly. The topper featured a bride and groom identical to Holly and Chris, but they were also sporting Auburn jerseys, shakers and standing on Auburn’s field. The couple had the honor of leaving the reception in a 1929 Model A, which belonged to a family friend who drove them to their hotel. After a quick change, the couple gathered with friends and family for an after-party.

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KIELBASA

BACHMANN

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ristin Kelly Kielbasa of Maylene and William Patrick Bachmann of McCalla exchanged vows on October 19, 2013 at the American Village in Montevallo. The ceremony was a traditional Catholic ceremony officiated by Father Ray Dunmeyer. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Mark Steven Kielbasa and Mrs. Kimberly Marie Kielbasa of Maylene. She is the granddaughter of Mr. Charles Czerwinski and Mrs. Kristina Czerwinski of Madeira Beach, Florida and the late Mr. Steve Kielbasa and Mrs.Patricia Kielbasa of East Chicago, Indiana. The groom is the son of the late Mr. William Arthur Bachmann III of Talladega and Mrs. Marye Michael McMeans and the stepson of Mr. Lawerance Milton McMeans of McCalla. He is the grandson of the the late Mr. William Bachmann Jr. and Mrs. Julia Butts, and the late Mr. Jack Woods and Mrs. Patricia Woods. The bride was escorted by both her mother and father during the intimate ceremony inside the Lucille Ryals Thompson Colonial Chapel at the American Village chapel. The gown was a soft ivory A-Line style with a sweat heart neckline completed with cap sleeves and full lace back. The mother of the bride had a special message sewn into the inside of the dress for the bride to have as her something blue. The bride chose to have a handmade broach bouquet, which was made by Hoover Florist, with accents from her great-grandmothers, grandmothers, mother and family members. The couple exchanged traditional wedding vows in front of family and friends, who came from multiple states. The couple along with family members released white balloons in remembrance of late family members to conclude the ceremony. Shuttles escorted guests from the chapel to Liberty Hall, which was elegantly decorated by ltz the Plan, for the cocktail hour followed by the reception. The couple chose to use a wooden bench personalized by the bride’s brother Tyler Couch for guests to sign and leave heartfelt messages. The guests enjoyed authentic Italian food catered by Joe’s Italian. The cake was a surrounded by photographs of both the bride and groom’s great-grandparents, grandparents and parents. The cake was a soft ivory with a unique design as well as the couple’s monogram. Guests had the choice of many different cupcake flavors, which were made by Indulge Sweet Shoppe. Guests danced the night away and enjoyed the couple’s choice of cocktail, “The Yellowhammer.” Following a honeymoon cruise, the couple is at home in Tuscaloosa with their two dogs, Beau and Chance. The groom is an IT professional with Wycomp Technologies, and the bride is a catering director for Zoe’s Kitchen.

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ALLEN

SMITH

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atrick Smith and Holly Allen met when they both attended Chelsea High School. Holly used to go into Patrick’s class to talk to the teacher all the time and Patrick told his friend, “I’m going to marry that girl one day.” Little did he know that 12 years later he would. They didn’t see each other during those 12 years and ran into each other the summer of 2012. They remained friends until Patrick got Holly’s number from her sister one night and called and asked her out. They went on their first date in September 2012 and have been together ever since. They had been together for seven

months when Patrick decided he wanted to ask Holly to marry him, but he wanted the proposal to be different and special. When Holly was asleep on the night of April 10, 2103 Patrick came into the room and placed a poem he had written her in a frame by her bed and slid the ring on her finger. Holly woke up and turned on the light and read the poem. When she read “Will you marry me,” she looked at her hand and screamed and cried! Patrick and Holly were wed on October 12, 2013 at a family friend’s barn. The wedding and reception were decorated with fall colors and decorations because fall is both Patrick and Holly’s favorite time of year.

The entire wedding party wore boots including the bride. The bride’s cake was made to look like a tree with a heart with their initials carved into it. Decorations and favors included mason jars with a wooden tag with the heart and initials stamped on them. Patrick and Holly celebrated their special day with family and friends, including the bride’s parents, Tim and Cindy Allen, and the groom’s parents, Brian and April Smith. The entire wedding celebration was completed with karaoke at the reception and sparklers on each side of the road as the couple drove away in a white 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air.

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Deep Roots Gardening Dinner

Hilltop Montessori School’s 2013 Deep Roots Gardening Dinner was Nov. 14 at Stone’s Throw in Mt Laurel. 1. Brandon and Kim Smith 2. Hilltop Montessori Director Michelle Wilensky and teacher Cindy Richmonds 3. Nicole and Norman Saia 4. Avery Rhodes and Chris Akins 5. Marcus and Rachel Hunt 6. Renee Ridgeway, Teresa Underwood and Keri Rankin 7. Rebecca Redmond and Sherry Cook 8. Jeremy and Janet Lewis 9. Stewart and MIssy Waddell 10. Penny and Sarah Whiteside

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11. Christopher and Rachel Buechler 12. Cindi Stehr and Stewart Waddell 13. Becky and John Nicols with Sabina and Mike Mann and Matt and Kristin Nichols 14. John Pope and Hungsin Chin 15. Chris and Sally Dollar with Janie and Dennis Dollar

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Hometown Halloween

Trick-or-treaters ﬂocked to Main Street in Montevallo Oct. 31 for Hometown Halloween.

1. Emily and Joseph Mitchell 2. Kylie Shotts and Jayden Weeks 3. Sharon Williams and Caylee BlackLann 4. Kole Miller, Jayden Moody, Chloe Boyd, Rebekah Brantley and Leah Miller 5. Knaya and Aiden Hudson 6. Halley Davis, Atticus Plott and Taniya Carter-Hudson 7. Jeff, Josh and Tiffany Bice 8. Callie Walter and Tytee’Asia Turner 9. Kirby and Pruitt Franks 10. Faith, Alyson and Layla Owens

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Cotton Pickin’ Festival

Old Baker Farm in Harpersville hosted its annual Cotton Pickin’ Festival Oct. 26-27.

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11. Joey and Alexa Raynaud 12. Catherine Marchese-Hess, Joshua Sims and Kristen Alfano 13. Olivia Lewis, Caroline Baggette, Noah Pevey, Mallory Stubbs and Chrislyn Walker 14. Hannah and Madeleine Yocom 15. Jeff Green, Bibb Green, Becca Green, Tamara Rooker, Rece Rooker, Lauren Kimbrel and Cade Rooker

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Hoover Hayride

The city of Hoover held the Hoover Hayride and Family Night Oct. 25 at Veterans Park. 1. Sarah and John Macon 2. Lainee, Judson Jr. and Judson Stidham Sr. 3. Holly Dunbar and Ian MacLeod 4. Autumn Cherry and Karla Nelson 5. Michelle Crocker and Allie Barfield 6. Brian Williams and Jonathan Bickley 7. Amy and Alma Yarbrough with Angie Bierley 8. Shannon and Emerson Rhudy 9. Erica Stevens and Amanda Oborsley 10. Avery and Miranda Lowell

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11. Afsheen Ali and Mishel Shamsuddin 12. Jay and Wendy Zito 13. Jackson and Addy Key, Izzy Polhemus, Carson Powell, Jonah Polhemus and Austin Powell, Alison Key, Missy Polhemus and Katy and Scott Powell 14. Marco and Mikael Huerta 15. Adam Smith, Leann Patterson and Corey Stewart

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Montevallo Art Walk

Art Walk was held on Main Street in Montevallo Oct. 26.

1. Maegan Sisk, Jonathan Evans, Jedi and Margot 2. Jada, Crystal and Lucas Walker 3. Olivia Ard and Lindsay Dyess 4. Patricia and Keith White 5. Kasey Bice and John Fleming 6. Izzy Insane and Saren Binkerd 7. Victoria Barton and Morgan MacDonald 8. David and Kathy Parnell 9. Jessica and Josephine Harrington 10. Sam Rodgers and Alix Black

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Montevallo Study Club

The Montevallo Study Club celebrated its 80th anniversary Oct. 22 at member Gene Lightfootâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. 1. Mildred Orr, Libbie Rodgers and Ann Kelly 2. Dee Woodham, Dean Nathews and Lois Doyle 3. Jeanne Sledge and Beth Hamer 4. Brownye Gillespy and Sharon Anderson 5. Marcia Sears and Jane Clayton 6. Mimi Lawley and Georgene Watson 7. Betty Walker and Michele Hill 8. Faye Roberts and Susan Fulmer 9. Susan Lehman and Sarah Arnold

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Irene Latham

Shelby County author Irene Latham spoke about her book, “Leaving Gee’s Bend,” at the Columbiana Public Library Nov. 2 as part of the Columbiana Quilt Walk. 1. Lois Reach Cooper and Joyce Reach Smith 2. Stacia Patrick and Shelby Patrick 3. Barbara Lowe, Judy Goodwin 4. Author Irene Latham, Columbiana Public Library Director Dutcha Lawson

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The Shelby County Arts Council launched its capital campaign Nov. 15 in Columbiana. The campaign will raise funds for a state-of-theart Performing Arts and Education Center. Storyteller Dolores Hydock and filmmaker Andy Erwin were special guests. Photos by Phoebe Donald Robinson. 1. Chuck and Karen Jenson, Olivia and Jack Kalin 2. Columbiana Mayor Stancil Handley, Richard Glasgow, Sen. Cam Ward 3. Leslie and Teresa Whiting, Jane Hampton and Rick Williams 4. Bonnie Atchison, Red Robinson and Edna Sealy 5. Terri Sullivan, Director Bruce Andrews and Kevin Gustin 6. Peggy Wood, David Doggett and Diane Moore 7. Bill and Sandra Annonio with Deanna McCombs and Stephanie and Jimmy Dikis 110 | ShelbyLiving.com

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Greystone Foundation

The Greystone Foundation, a philanthropic organization designed to respond to human interest needs and charitable causes, hosted its annual golf tournament and after-party on Friday, October 18th at the Greystone Golf & Country Club Founders Course & Clubhouse. The Fourball Golf Championship and Shrimp Boil honoring late Greystone member Manny Orfanon had more than 50 participants and benefitted Birmingham area charities, The First Tee, Kid One Transport and Better Basics.

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Always There, In-Home Care Seeks CAREGIVERS In the Shelby County - Pelham, Alabaster & Montevallo area. Flexible schedules, Benefits & training available. Call for more information. (205)824-0224 Automation Personnel Services. We are still taking applications @ JCI plant in Clanton for production and assembly positions. Prev. exp a plus. We are also Looking for Exp Forklift Drivers! Able to pass Drug Test/ Background check. Able to lift up to 50Lbs and stand for 8 hrs. We are paying a 25.00 referral bonus for qualified Applicants. Please call 205-280-0002 Or come and apply 8/2:30 @ 2541 7th Ave S Clanton Al 35045 Beelman Truck Co. Hiring! EXPERIENCED TERMINAL MANAGER For Calera, AL Terminal. Sales & Operations Exp.Req. Excellent Pay/Benefits. Call: 618-646-5384 Journeyman and 3 year Apprentice Electricians needed for commercial and service work. Birmingham area. jcason@brifutelectric.com Growing Pharmacy Looking for FT & PT Pharmacy Technicians at Brooklere Pharmacy Call 205.664.1200 or Visit Brooklere Pharmacy to fill out an application. Piano Tuning / Repair, Refinishing, Moving & Storage Trained by The School for the Blind. Buddy Gray Music. 822-0482

$50.00 OFF FIRST MONTH’S RENT Cobblestone Cove is now leasing 1-2-3- bedroom apartments for more info call 205-665-3988 Mon-Fri 8-5 Cobblestone Creek is now leasing 1, 2, 3 BDRM Apartments. 1000 Cobblestone Ln. Montevallo 205 665-3988. ASK ME HOW TO SAVE $50.00 PRN LPN 12 Hour Shifts Apply in person to Columbiana Health and Rehab 22969 Hwy 25 Columbiana, AL Contact Lisa Roberson, D.O.N. at 205-669-1712 Comfort Keepers is looking for quality Caregivers to work in Chilton & S Shelby. Must pass background check, high school diploma or equivalent, some caregiving exp helpful, & some lifting required. Training provided. To apply: Call (205) 981-1800 or beacomfortkeeper.com Looking for more pay? Look no more. We provide you with an exceptional training program that rewards you with a raise at the completion of each level. That’s up to 3 raises in your first year! We also offer great promotion opportunities, flexible scheduling, paid vacation, benefits and a 401K savings plan. GRILL COOKS, DISHWASHERS, SERVERS Stop by: 655 Cahaba Valley Road. Pelham, AL or call 205 987-1555 www.crackerbarrel.com Cracker Barrel EOE TARGET AUCTION

Advanced Real Estate Marketing 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com Brand New Queen Pillow Top Mattress and Box still in plastic, never used, factory warranty, will sacrifice, will go fast $195. 205-200-4523 Driver Class A CDL, 2yrs exp, Flatbed/Stepdeck OVER THE ROAD, Health Benefits/Paper Logs/Home Time, Avg 2700 mls wkly, call 334-864-7456 Experienced HVAC duct installer needed. Good pay with great benefits. Must be able to pass drug test. Salary based on experience. (205)7553369. Giles Cooling & Heating One Stop Shop for home additions and remodeling, retaining walls, concrete work, and masonry. Gemmill Contracting. 965-6300 Need Cash??? $25 Bonus for selling $100 of precious metals. $50 for $250 worth. We buy gift cards! Gold and Silver Buyers. 1934 Hwy 31 S, Pelham. 547-6063 Sales Rep WZZN-FM ESPN Prospecting/cold calls 1 yr sales experience Media Sales Preferred See Qualifications on 977thezone.com EOE DRIVERS Hanna Truck Lines is hiring OTR Drivers for our Northport & Fairfield AL Terminals. Minimum weekly pay & benefits. Willing to Train. Prefer Flatbed Exp. Veterans Welcome Contact Dwayne 800-634-7315 E.O.E. CNA’s, LPN’s, RN’s FT and PT positions

available for 2nd & 3rd Shift. New pay scale. Please apply in person at Hatley Health Care, Inc 300 Medical Ctr Dr Clanton, AL 35045 For more LIVE & ONLINE auction info, contact Heritage Realty & Auction DFarmer793. 800.445.4608 www.HeritageSales.com Business Taxes Have You Frustrated? Let Us Help! HH Accounting, LLC Call 205-444-0266 or 205-621-2758 CHILDERSBURG 30+/- acres with 2,000 ft of frontage on Lay Lake slough. Great recreational tract close to town. $99,000 Connor 205-790-4954 www.hpprop.com The HomeCare Connection Leading homecare provider that lets seniors do their favorite activities in the comfort of their own homes. Services include: housekeeping, meal prep, companionship, transportation, massages, computer training, med reminders, online billing, Wii console, hair styling, plus much more! 453-4285 hcneeds. comm CLASS A CDL OTR DRIVERS $2500 Sign on Bonus1 yr. recent minimum expGreat Benefits!APPLY NOW!866-7599204 ext. 176 www.iws-trucking.com In a Wheel Chair? We can get you out of the house and on the road today! Specializing in transportation of handicapped individuals. 205-436-8216 J&D Transit J.H. Berry & GilbertMultiFamily, Inc. 205-226-8666 leasing@jhberry.

combirmingham-apartment. com South / Highland area apartments available. LAWN CARE For Complete Lawn Care Service Call Kevin 296-2037 Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year RoundAnniston, AL www.pull4klb.com Just in time! Premier Basketball Goals and Batting Cages www.metrogoals.com 205-664-0002 Move Your Business to Calera! (Behind P.O.) 700 & 1400 (+-) sq ft available. Store front/office space, surrounded by est. businesses. 1305/1361 10th Ave Call (205)668-6824

Trailer & Welding Repairs. Must have own tools. A clear drivers license is needed. CDL a plus. 401k, Health, Dental, Rx options. For information,call Carson or Tim @( 800 ) 5374621 x 715, e-mail to: cvick@ southernhaulersllc.com or tjohnsonjr@southernhaulersllc. com Join the team driven by Excellence! $1750 sign-on bonus! Republic Services has openings for Residential Drivers Apply on line at republicservices.com WE DO IT ALL! Basement to Roof, Home Repair. 35 yrs experience! Specializing in masonry and roofing. 205-434-8046

Mont. StockyardDrop Station at Gray & Son’s in Clanton. Call Wesley at 334850-1608. For other hauling arrangements, contact Wes in Harpersville 205-965-8657

Ridgeview & Clearspring Apartments 100 Egg & Butter Rd Columbiana Open Sat. 10am-4pm Leasing 1, 2 & 3 BR WOW! $50 off move-in special! 205-669-7999

Production Team Members in Vance, ALHS Diploma or GED, 2 yr Manufacturing exp. Mustbe 18+, pass background check, 2 yr AL resident, $14.50 per hour http://naonsite.com/Job/

Right at Home Homecare services available in your area. Please call 205-4601062 Immediate Job Openings for Caregiver/CNAs in Shelby County. Apply at www.rahbhm.com.

OXFORD HEALTHCARE LPN’s, RN’s & CNA’s Full Time/Part Time Please apply @helpathome.com 205-608-1612

Rolling Oaks 1, 2 & 3br apartments $380, $420, $500 Security deposit (rent). $30 app. fee. No pets. Open 8am-1pm & 3pm-6pm Mon-Sat 205-755-6733

Class A CDL Drivers Needed immediately. Local Chilton & Shelby County. Hauling - 3 yrs min. driving history with Dump Trailer Exp. Home nights. APPLY ONLINE: www.perdidotrucking.com PERDIDO TRUCKING SERVICE, LLC 251-470-0355 NEW! Aeropostale, North Face Jackets, Timberland Boots. PicIt Clothing 115 Nelson Walker Rd. Columbiana 669-9684 MALL BRANDS WITHOUT MALL PRICES MECHANIC NEEDED: Afternoon Shift SOUTHERN HAULERS, LLC, 2157 Hwy 16 Calera, Alabama 35040 Tractor,

Fire & Water Techs Needed For Restoration Company. Must pass background check and drug test, have reliable transportation and good driving record. F/T & P/T position available, willing to train. Serious Inquiries. Call 424-4211 btw 9-11.

** Comprehensive ** ** Benefits Package ** Machine Operators. Must have 2 plus years of experience as a manufacturing Machine Operator. Machine set-up experience is a major plus! Pay DOE. Industrial Maintenance. Minimum of 2 yrs. exp. Must be able to weld. Apply in person: Smith Companies 100 Pardue Road Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-4455 Order Selectors Food Dist. Center in Pelham Al. Day Shift: Mon-Fri. 40+ hrs./ week 10:00AM until finished (varies). $10.50-$14.00/ hour. Benefits: medical, vision, dental, vacation & 401k. Requirements •Lift 60 lbs. repetitively. •Work in 90+ Temp. & -10 freezers • Walking majority of day. • Reading & math skills required. Apply 10:30AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday Southeastern Food Pelham, Alabama 35124 201 Parker Drive 205-685-4551 Rag Quilts for Sale All sizes. Made to order. Matching Pillowcases monogrammed. Quick return. Southern Belle Handmade Gifts bwilliams1581@gmail (205)670-0191 PLUMBERS NEEDED Call 6822828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@ sps9.com Electricians Needed Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Call 682-2828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@ sps9.com

Prime Hwy 31 Space Across from Wal-Mart. 1500sqft. Office or retail. 205-789-3475 Next to Sharp Carpet.

Spivey Family Dentistry is seeking an ALL-STAR Dental Assistant. Experience in the office is mandatory. RDH welcome and preferred. Send resumes to spiveyfamilydentistry@gmail. com

Immediate Openings For Full Time Positions

Immediate Openings! RN * LPN * CNA Care

Managers. Apply in person at 4941 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham. AL 35210 St. Martins in the Pines Immediate Positions Available! Looking for five motivated people to replace five lazy ones. $150-400 cash daily. Flexible with the hours. Hiring immediately. Will train. Call Drew (205)490-1003 or (404)723-1322 S & B CLEANING Experienced in Residential & Comm. Cleaning. 205-603-1553 Reasonable w Ref. INSURED & BONDED CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/ Pelham Call Stephen (205)663-2822 Supreme Limousine Quality Service is our #1 goal. Professional & Punctual. See our fleet and info at www.bhmlimo.com 205-822-8600 General Warehouse Forklift Drivers Forklift Mechanic Q.A. Tech Needed Swift Staffing 205-942-6556 Looking for a new job? Tango has immediate openings for OTR Drivers! Top Pay, Excellent Benefits and Great Home time. CDL-A and 15 mos OTR exp req’d. Apply by phone Mon-Fri 8-5 and Sunday 1-5 CST. 877-826-4605or online www. drivefortango.com Please email resumes to: recruiting@ tangotransport.com Stable Hand Position Shoal Creek in North Shelby County. Experience preferred. Apply at 991-9720. MANUFACTURED HOMES MOBILE HOMES with land. Ready to move in. Owner financing with approved credit. 3 bdrm., 2 bath. No renters.1-205-289-8899 LandHomesExpress.com Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website capstonedentalassisting.com or call (205) 561-8118 and your

career started! TANK DRIVERS NEEDED NOW! Min. age 23 and a good MVR required. Most Nights at home. We will train for tank if you have 2 yrs. verifiable Tractor/Trailer Exp. Delivery & Return type carrier. SE States. Dump Trailer Drivers Must have verifiable dump trailer exp. Excellent benefits including Blue Cross & furnished uniforms with a boot allowance. Contact Carl or Valerie 800-749-5552 or 205-322-5552 or apply online at www.walpoleinc.com Wiley Sanders Truck Lines, Inc. has many new openings for OTR drivers. 21 years of age, Class A CDL W/haz, 6 mos OTR exp, no more than 2 moving violations or accidents in the past 3 years, competitive pay, Health/Dental/ Vision (BCBS), 401k plan, free rider program. Call recruiting at 1-855-777-9785 Wiregrass Construction Company is seeking experienced asphalt equipment operators (Pavers, Rollers, Backhoes, etc.) Must be dependable. Excellent benefits. Interested applicants may apply 951 Dow Street, Pelham, AL 35124 8AM to 5PM, M-F. (205)620-4132. WCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Zaxby’s of Clanton seeking reliable, motivated, and experienced individuals for Management positions. To apply email resume, earning expectations and references to ZaxbysCareer@gmail. com. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly for interviews. EOE Chase Learning Center and Daycare Currently accepting new students ages 6wks to 12 yrs. Located in Pelham. For more info call (205) 620-1616 or visit chaselearningcenter.com APPLIANCE TECHS Put your experience and skills to work! Signing bonus! Excellent pay & benefits + vehicle. Call 205-949-1785 or email careers@servicecare.net

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OUT & ABOUT Ice Iron Cup

Snowball Run

Jan. 4

Photographing Your Art With Hank Siegel: Local art photographer and SCAC Instructor Hank Siegel combines technical expertise with his creative approach to capturing light in developing this approach to help you get the pictures of your work in the form that you need. Learn about post processing techniques and software options to fine tune your images. Class fee is $60. For more information, call 6690044.

Jan. 5

Wiley and the Hairy Man: A South City Theatre production of a magical drama set deep within the mysterious Tombigbee Swamp, Wiley and the Hairy Man centers around a young fatherless boy, his conjurewoman mother, his faithful dog and the Hairy Man who haunts Wiley’s days and dreams. Fun for the whole family at the Shelby County Arts Council on Jan. 5 from 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 6690044.

Jan. 12

Audubon Teaches Nature Lecture Series: An 116 | ShelbyLiving.com

Introduction to Birds of Prey: We are fascinated by birds of prey: they have keen eyesight, sharp talons and are adept hunters of both birds and animals, and, fortunately for us, Alabama is home to several interesting species. This program on Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m. will feature live birds “on the glove.” Your children will long remember these encounters with live birds of prey — be sure to bring a camera to capture the moment!

Jan. 18

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Jan. 24

University of Montevallo Faculty Recital: Cynthia MacCrae of the University of Montevallo Department of Music performs an installment in her faculty recital series Jan. 13 from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Jan. 17-19

Ice Iron Cup: Alabama Hockey competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) at Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. Single game admission tickets are $5. Watch as the Alabama Frozen Tide takes on Auburn Hockey on Jan. 17 at 8 p.m., Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 19 at 1 p.m.

Snowball Run: The fourth annual 5K, 10K and One Mile Family Fun Run at Evangel Classical Christian School in Alabaster is Jan. 18. Participants will help provide much needed support and supplies for ECCS students. Some of the funds raised through the Snowball Run will benefit families who would not otherwise be able to afford the cost of tuition. For information, visit Active. com.

Robert Inman, “The Governor’s Lady”: Writer talk, book signing and hors d’oeuvres reception at the Shelby County Arts Council on Jan. 24 from 6-8 p.m.. The novel draws on Inman’s time as press secretary for Governor Lurleen Wallace. For more information, call 669-0044.

Jan. 25-26

“Welcome to Mitford”: The Shelby County Arts Council (SCAC) presents this popular play based on Jan Karon’s Mitford novels. Sue Ellen Gerrells and Kathryn Myrick are co-directors. The performance will be presented in the Shelby County High

School (SCHS) auditorium on Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. and Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. with proceeds benefiting both SCHS and the SCAC. Famous novelist and playwright of “Welcome to Mitford,” Robert Inman, will be there for opening night!

Jan. 27

University of Montevallo Faculty Recital: Cynthia MacCrae of the University of Montevallo Department of Music performs an installment in her faculty recital series Jan. 27 from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Jan. 31

“Born Yesterday”: The South City Theatre presents “Born Yesterday” written by Garson Kanin and directed by Josh Roberts. This classic comedy will be at South City Theatre on Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 6, 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. A third weekend will be at Homewood Library on Feb. 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. 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

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WHY I LOVE SHELBY COUNTY

Carol Bruser:

‘I love Shelby County for its opportunities’ projects? Many wonderful programs are in place in Shelby County from the hard work of project groups throughout the years. Some of my favorites include: The Mental Health Court, The Greater Shelby County Education Foundation, Shelby County Humane Society Paws for the Cause and a marketing campaign for the BackPack Buddies program. There are many more.

Story by KATIE MCDOWELL Photograph by JON GOERING

arol Bruser is the coordinator of Leadership Shelby County and community relations manager at the University of Montevallo. She and her husband, Buddy, first moved to Shelby County in 1976, when they bought their first home in Pelham. They still live in Pelham and have three children and five grandchildren Why do you love Shelby County? I love Shelby County for its opportunities. The opportunity to provide my children an excellent education. The opportunity to live in a safe environment. The opportunity to attend concerts, art and cultural events, walk in beautiful parks, visit museums, attend community parades. We are blessed with so many quality of life assets that we often overlook them. I would encourage everyone to step out and explore our beautiful county. You may be surprised what you find! Why is Leadership Shelby County important to the county? Established in 1994, the program provides an opportunity for individuals to gain exposure to the integral components of Shelby County. Leadership Shelby County has a proud tradition of cultivating leadership resources within the communities by giving participants the opportunity to study and experience Shelby County’s history, government, economy, health care, education and quality of life. The program unites people from various areas of the county providing a great network to better serve the community. The program also includes a class initiated community project challenging 118 | ShelbyLiving.com

participants to explore current needs and issues first-hand. What do you enjoy most about your role as director of LSC? Getting to meet the members of each new class and staying connected to so many wonderful alumni of the program. Shelby County has an abundance of caring, sharing, loving, giving people. Many of them have participated in the LSC program. I am blessed to have them in my life. What do you think are the most memorable or successful LSC class

What is Youth Leadership Shelby County and how did it develop? The youth program is offered to students in the 11th grade attending high school in Shelby County. Like the adult program, the youth participants are given the opportunity to meet community decision makers to engage in frank discussions on current issues. By coming face-to-face with community leaders and proactive spokesmen in these various areas, graduates of Youth Leadership Shelby County are better prepared to assume leadership roles on their own. The youth program was created in 1999 and is sponsored by the Alumni Association of Leadership Shelby County What are your hobbies? My greatest hobby is spending time with my precious grandbabies. Not much time for anything else! What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2014? I never make resolutions. I just try to make the new year better than the last! If you could invent one thing, what would it be? An extra set of hands. I could use four most of the time! l

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