Shelby Living, July/August 2024

Tim Webster

Email: tim@shelbylands.com

Phone: (205) 789-3301

Abby Webster

Email: abby.webster@shelbylands.com

Phone: (205) 393-1423

ON THE FARMSTEAD 49

Stone Hollow Farmstead’s family-owned and operated business is fostering fellowship within Harpersville and beyond.

Special Advertising Section COMMUNITY LEADERS 57

It’s the people who make Shelby County the community that it is! Here we recognize some of those making an impact on others around them through their businesses.

PHOTO BY KELSEA SCHAFER

PHOTO BY UNTOLD IMAGERY

EDITORIAL

Anna Grace Moore

Donald Mottern

Rachel Raiford

Tyler Raley

Mackenzee Simms

Andrew Simonson

Noah Wortham

CONTRIBUTORS

Daniel Dennis

Lindsay Dyess

Dawn Harrison

Leanna Lesley

Kelsea Schafer

Alexandra Stone Flowers

Marissa Wilson

DESIGN

Sydney Allen

Jamie Dawkins

Rowan Futrell

Connor Martin-Lively

MARKETING

Michaela Bankston

Octavia Campbell

Evann Campbell

Rachel Henderson

Rhett McCreight

Lauren Morris

Viridiana Romero

ADMINISTRATION

Mary Jo Eskridge

Alec Etheredge

Stacey Meadows

Leslie Reeves

Kayla Reeves

Brittany Schofield

Daniel Dennis, Photographer

Daniel is the co-founder and co-owner of Untold Imagery. He’s been practicing photography for many years, but he started pursuing it professionally in 2020. Daniel enjoys being able to compose an image in his mind and seeing it come to fruition through perfect lighting and composition. His primary focuses with photography are travel, food and branding. To learn more about Untold Imagery, follow the business on Instagram at @untold_imagery or visit untoldimagery.com.

Lindsay Dyess, Writer

Lindsay Dyess is the Arts Education Director and Business Manager for the Shelby County Arts Council. She originally started as a volunteer in 2013 and was hired full-time in 2019. Lindsay oversees all of the arts and music education classes, co-curates gallery exhibits and supports the dayto-day business of the non-profit. As a visual artist by trade, Lindsay enjoys teaching children and adult classes, such as printmaking and punch needle fiber arts, in her spare time.

Alexandra Stone Flowers, Photographer

One could say that Alexandra Stone Flowers has been well-steeped in the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Born and raised by a family with a deep history of independent business owners, Alexandra is the daughter of Birmingham Spa guru-turned-cosmetic formulator, Deborah Stone. Together, the women run a posh, small-batch skincare company, two retail store fronts and an 80-acre farmstead where it all originates. Stone Hollow Farmstead serves as both an inspirational focal point as well as a true laboratory for the brands. Alexandra shoots much of Stone Hollow Farmstead's photography.

Kelsea Schafer, Photographer

Kelsea is a student at Hoover High School. She lives in Hoover with her family and two dogs, Fendi and Riley. When not in class, she is behind the camera, shooting sports, events or senior portraits wherever possible while running Kelsea Schafer Photography. During her free time, she is often at Lewis Smith Lake, enjoying all things sun, boating and wake surfing with her family and friends.

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ON THE COVER

Nestled in Nature

The Lehmans' mid-century modern estate is a beautiful testament to timeless craftsmanship.

Photo by Kelsea Schafer Design by Rowan Futrell

AA particular lens of which I’ve adopted to view life involves perceiving problems as challenges just waiting to be solved. This mindset weathers storms with an entrepreneurial spirit–one grounded in resilience, passion and above all, distinctive ingenuity.

Such creativity I like to call one’s authorship–his testimonial journey–and often, the best characters living out these tales are underdogs. In modern day life, there is no one more worthy of such praise than small business owners.

Sherri Springer, whose story I had the pleasure of featuring on page 13, lost her mother–her closest confidant–to cancer after a years-long battle. Sherri turned to art–particularly painting–to physically express her emotions and process her grief. Without her even realizing it, Sherri’s artwork was noticed online by an art gallery in New York City, which not only displayed her work, but also helped her gain national recognition for her talent.

Two other small business owners, Danny and Tammy Sample, have spent the last 30 years together in different cities, states and even continents–thanks to Danny’s military career. One day, he and Tammy set out on a new adventure–homebrewing–and turned their newfound hobby into one of the most popular breweries in the state of Alabama, Siluria Brewing Company (page 31).

Freezy’s Creamery–the brainchild business of entrepreneurs Rod and Melinda Howe–is a walk-up ice cream shop, specializing in unique ice cream flavors that are all made in-house with natural ingredients. Although neither of them have culinary experience, Rod and Melinda decided to venture into the ice cream industry and developed all of their own original recipes. Their story (page 40) is one of risk versus reward.

While I didn’t necessarily set out to feature just small businesses in this issue, I ended up finding some of the most amazing individuals whose faith, unlike most others, propelled them to accomplish their dreams–no matter how far-fetched. Their testimonies of resilience and determination are ones I feel most privileged to share with you all, readers.

As you all read this issue, I hope you all feel empowered to chase after your dreams and realize the only difference between dreamers and doers is the faith to try something new.

Cheerfully,

“THE QUESTION

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Where is your favorite place to get a burger in Shelby County?

Smash burger at Creekside BBQ!

-Erica Cain Smith

Buddy’s BBQ Alabaster!

-Kim Hampton Causey

Chubbfathers in Alabaster

-Charlotte Alexander

Tony’s- no question -Chuck Taylor

Main St Tavern in Montevallo has some good ones. My favorites are the patty melt and the smash burger. Favorite fast food burger is the avocado bacon burger at Whataburger.

-Bill Nathews

The Coffee Shoppe in Harpersville -Sequoia Brown

No question about it, it’s Tonys Hot Dogs! Had one there today. Best food and best people.

-Josh Sisk

The Depot in Helena -Robert Gardner

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CELEBRATING PATRIOTISM

TUESDAYS-SATURDAYS IN JULY

10 A.M.-4 P.M. American Village

American Village is hosting a summer event series called “The Hidden Heroes: Revolutionary Spy Adventure,” which will offer family-friendly activities for all ages. On Thursday, July 4, American Village will host Independence Day 1776, featuring historical interpretation, music and dance numbers, games for children and to end the night right, a huge fireworks display. Admission is $5 per person for this event, but veterans, active military and children ages 4 and under get in free. Learn more about the summer season at American Village at americanvillage.org.

THE GUIDE

Market Fresh

Shop local farmers markets this summer near you. Here's where to find markets around Shelby County:

COLUMBIANA FARMERS MARKET

Fridays, 5:30-9 p.m.

South Main Street in Columbiana cityofcolumbiana.com

HELENA MARKET DAYS

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Helena Amphitheater facebook.com/the.helena.market.days

THE MARKETPLACE AT LEE BRANCH

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon 611 Doug Baker Boulevard facebook.com/ themarketplaceatleebranch

JUNE 29

Alabaster’s Fireworks Show

6-9:15 P.M.

Thompson High School

1921 Warrior Parkway

Food trucks, bounce houses, Knockerball, the Coca Cola Music Truck, family-friendly activities and more will be available for patrons at the city of Alabaster’s annual Independence Day celebration. The

MONTEVALLO FARMERS MARKET

Mondays, 3-6 p.m.

660 Main Street facebook.com/ montevallofarmersmarket

VALLEYDALE FARMERS MARKET

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon 4601 Valleydale Road facebook.com/ valleydalefarmersmarket

fireworks show is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. and will last exactly 13 minutes. Parking is available at all parking lots on Thompson High School’s campus, but spectators are asked not to park on the grassy areas. Parking will not be available on state and county road right of ways during the show. Visit cityofalabaster.com for updates.

AROUND TOWN

SELECT WEEKS IN JULY

Kids’ Art Camp

Thomas Andrew Art, Home & Faith 2856 18th Street South

SELECT WEEKS IN JULY Gymnastics Camp Mountain Brook Gymnastics

SELECT WEEKS IN JULY Summer Art Camp

Birmingham Museum of Art 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard

SELECT WEEKS IN JULY

Gross Out Science Camp Camp Fletcher 5150 Fletcher Road

SELECT WEEKS IN JULY

Gross Out Science Camp Vulcan Park 1701 Valley View Drive

SELECT WEEKS IN JULY Summer Camp 2024 Presented by Shelby County Schools

TUESDAYS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

West Homewood Farmers Market 160 Oxmoor Road

WEDNESDAYS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

Vestavia Hills Farmers Market Scout Square 741 Montgomery Highway

FRIDAYS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

Storytime in the Gardens Birmingham Botanical Gardens

FRIDAYS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

Ross Bridge Farmers Market 2101 Grand Avenue

SATURDAYS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

The Market at Brock’s Gap Brock’s Gap Brewing Company

500 Mineral Trace, Suite 100

JULY 4

July 4th Festival Downtown Homewood

JULY 6

First Saturday Cruise In Hoover Tactical Firearms

JULY 8-12

Superhero Training Academy Camp Birmingham Botanical Gardens

JULY 9-11

Vestavia Hills High School Youth Boys Soccer Camp Thompson Reynolds Stadium

JULY 11

Summer Happiest Hour Lane Parke

JULY 14

Sean of the South “On the Air” Music Series

Presented by the Shelby County Arts Council

JULY 20

Mountain Brook Market Day Mountain Brook Village

JULY 22-26

S.H.E. CAMP

UAB’s Artplay 1006 19th Street South

JULY 22-26

Mason Music Camp for Beginners Mason Music – Bluff Park Studio

JULY 23-25

Vestavia Hills High School Youth Boys Soccer Camp Louis Pizitz Middle School

JULY 26

Hootie and The Blowfish

Presented by Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

JUNE

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ChelseaFest and the Big KaBoom

6-10 P.M.

Open Field behind Dairy Queen off of U.S. 280

Drawing thousands of attendees last year, ChelseaFest and the Big KaBoom is back again this June, featuring live entertainment from Monsters of Yacht, food vendors, family-friendly games, activities and more! To conclude the evening, there will be a grand fireworks display, which is one of the largest fireworks shows in the state of Alabama. This event is free and open to the public. To learn more, visit chelseafest.com.

JULY 3

Helena Old Town Live

2-10 P.M.

4151 Helena Road

Drivin’ N Cryin’ will headline Helena Old Town Live’s July concert series with opening acts Bloodkin and Telluride kicking off the night strong. Helena Old Town Live will also feature a vendor market, food trucks, beverages from Oversoul Brewing and to

conclude festivities, a fireworks display. Gates open at 2 p.m. Attendees are advised to bring their own lawn chairs for this event. Visit explorehelenaoldtown.com for more information.

JULY 3

Fire on the Water

5-9 P.M. Oak Mountain State Park

Fire on the Water is back again and will feature a live wakeboarding show from Flip Side Watersports, a fireworks display, music and family-friendly games and activities. From 5 to 7 p.m., Pelham residents will receive a discounted entry fee of only $10 per vehicle. Proof of residency can be shown by driver’s license. Other visitors receive a discounted rate of $15 per

vehicle. Oak Mountain State Park will open at 7 a.m., and everyone is invited to come early and enjoy the park’s amenities. For more details, visit alapark.com/parks/ oak-mountain-state-park/ park-events.

Calera Main Street's First Friday Festivals

Downtown Calera

1120 17th Avenue

Calera Main Street welcomes everyone to celebrate July's First Friday event early on Thursday, July 4, to kick off the holiday weekend with a bang. There will be a fireworks display, food and beverage vendors, family-friendly activities and more. On Friday, Aug. 2, the First Friday theme will be “Back to School.” This

festival is sponsored by Central State Bank, which will be giving away free backpacks to students to start the school year off right. For updates, visit downtowncalera.org.

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Friday Nights at The Cove

Owl’s Cove Park 737 Main Street

Brought to patrons by Bradford Real Estate Group, Montevallo Main Street’s July edition of

Friday Nights at the Cove will feature live musical performances by the band, Twelve. Twelve is known for its Southern rock sound, branching into old country, R&B and

alternative music, too. Attendees are advised to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets for the performance. Learn more about this event at cityofmontevallo.com.

SHELBY LIVING’S 2025 WEDDING ISSUE

Calling all newlyweds! Shelby Living is featuring newlywed couples in the 2025 spring wedding issue. Those who got married in 2023 or in 2024 may be eligible to be featured. Those interested can email magazine editor Anna Grace Moore at annagrace.moore@shelbyliving.com for more information on how to be featured.

JULY 27

Otey’s Fest

Crestline Village

JULY 27

Downtown Homewood Sidewalk Sale

The Shops of Downtown Homewood

JULY 29-AUG. 2

Guitar Camp for Beginners

Mason Music – Cahaba Heights Studio

JULY 30

Zombie Scavenger Hunt XII Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest

AUG. 3

CashBack 2024 - A Tribute to Johnny Cash

Presented by the Shelby County Arts Council

AUG. 6

Barbie The Movie: In Concert Presented by Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

AUG. 14

Creed Presented by Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

AUG. 16

Train Presented by Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

AUG. 17

Birmingham Babypalooza Baby Expo

BJCC East Ballroom

AUG. 17

Crestline Tent Sale

Crestline Village

AUG. 18

Sean of the South "On the Air" Music Series Presented by the Shelby County Arts Council

AUG. 24

Back to School Bash

Patriot Park

ARTS CULTURE&

CHERISHING DETAILS

Sherri Springer’s beautiful outlook on life is evident in the details she paints into her artwork.

BY ANNA GRACE MOORE

PHOTOS BY KELSEA SCHAFER

TThe beauty of a blank canvas is its emptiness–its clean slate onto which an artist’s humanity is born in vivid color and raw emotion. Such stories often depict the fragility of life, and more importantly, the power in cherishing life’s little moments by remembering them through painting.

For most of her life, Sherri Springer would have said creativity is simply a passion of hers, not the foundation for her career. Hailing from Montgomery, Alabama, Sherri attended Auburn University at Montgomery, majoring in human resource management.

After graduating, Sherri worked in various positions, including working as the public relations representative for the Alabama Housing Finance Authority for 12 years. It was not until 2015 that Sherri made her first-ever move away from her hometown to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, for a change of scenery.

Unfortunately, that same summer Sherri’s mother was diagnosed with cancer. Sherri and her sister spent the next four years caring for their mother, and Sherri moved from Alabama and Florida several times—feeling torn between navigating her new life in Florida and spending time with her selfless, sweet mother.

“My mom and I were close, and we all went through that the best we could,” Sherri says of her mother’s passing in 2019. “I started painting for my mind–emotional healing. Grief will change you when you lose [a loved one]. It can be really lonesome–really tough. That is something I really latched onto for several reasons.”

Sherri’s mother–a talented oil painter herself–gave Sherri a Coldwater Creek catalog, urging her to try and paint some of the picturesque landscapes featured–just for fun. Looking back, Sherri says she underestimated how therapeutic art can be, much less how the bond she shared with her mother only grew as she followed in her mother’s footsteps as an artist.

“Each time my brush touched the canvas, my mind and heart temporarily seemed to rest as I was

desperately trying to grasp the reality around me,” Sherri says.

After her mother’s passing, Sherri focused on healing her grief through painting. Little did she know that just shy of two years later, her life’s trajectory would change.

In 2021, Sherri was contacted by the Agora Gallery in Manhattan, New York. The curators noticed Sherri’s art online and wanted to represent

her artwork in one of their upcoming exhibits, completely blowing Sherri away.

Sherri began painting to process losing her mother. Yet, it was her grief-stricken paintings whose moody hues and bold, expansive brush strokes that caught the attention of the gallery and later on, art enthusiasts worldwide.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Sherri says. “I was so humbled and so excited. I hold onto those memories

Own an Original

Sherri Springer originals are featured in Montgomery, Fairhope and Santa Rosa Beach, as well as locally at Aloft Hotel in Homewood, Alabama; The Mercantile by Miller in Birmingham, Alabama; and Bountiful Gifts and Apparel in Chelsea, Alabama. Those interested in viewing or purchasing her artwork online can visit sherrispringerart.com.

Aloft Hotel

1903 29th Avenue South Homewood, AL 35209

The Mercantile by Miller

5287 U.S. 280, Suite 249 Birmingham, AL 35242

Bountiful Gifts and Apparel

100 Chelsea Corners Chelsea, AL 35043

and how it began. I feel like God has blessed me with this talent, and I am meant to share it.”

One of Sherri’s abstract paintings, “Ethereal Dance,” served as the inspiration piece for the Agora Gallery’s exhibition’s title that year: “Ethereal Dance: A Winter’s Dream.” Being a guest of honor at the gallery’s opening reception was one memory Sherri says she cannot wait to tell her mother about one day.

“Art has a whole new meaning [to me] now,” Sherri says. “It generates encouragement. It means a lot to me to take the things that I love–nature, companionship, feelings of positivity–and try to translate those on the canvas. I want to encourage others to realize just how precious each moment is in life.”

In 2023, Sherri took another leap of faith and moved to her favorite “big, Southern city,” Birmingham–Shelby County, to be exact. Between the inspiration she now draws from urban cityscapes downtown or picturesque sceneries, Sherri says her creativity has never felt more invigorating.

One hallmark of Sherri’s artwork is her dare to defy the confines of color theory and form, capitalizing on abstract expressionism or loose-style techniques that prioritize rendering light and emotion from visually-soft depictions. One of her most beautiful landscapes, “Sunset on 30A,” features rolling puffs of cumulus glazing over a rich, autumn sunset slowly disappearing into the royal tides swaying in the

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Check out Sherri Springer’s full list of happenings nationwide. Stay up to date on events by following Sherri Springer on Instagram and Facebook @sherrispringerart.

Fiction and Fantasy

July 13-Sept. 17 | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts

Wetumpka, Alabama

Summer City Idyll

July 18-24 | The Agora Gallery

Manhattan, New York

distance.

Another one of Sherri’s most meaningful paintings, “Among Us,” portrays the light that faith holds over fear in a simple but strong assertion of an angel marching through the black–head held high.

“I painted another [piece] full of color and texture in January called, ‘Living in The Moment,’” Sherri says. “It is all about joy, nature, hope and living in the moment. If you ever feel yourself kind of drifting off into negativity or things that bog you down, snap out of it. There’s life going on right now, and you’re blessed to be doing it right now. That’s what living in the moment was inspired by.”

Sherri hopes that her art inspires people to cherish every precious moment spent with those one calls dear. Regrets are a heavy burden to bear, and often, those whose hearts have the most room to love seem to weigh the heaviest.

After all, love is the tie that binds one’s heart to another–a bridge of humanity shared between some of the bravest in life. For Sherri, that tie reaches high to the heavens.

While she knows she will one day be reunited with her mother, Sherri says she will continue living her life as her mother did—faithfully serving the Lord, never taking relationships for granted and cherishing life’s little moments by painting them into existence on the canvas.

To view or purchase Sherri Springer Art or inquire about commissions, visit sherrispringerart.com.

CALLING ALL “ARTONAUTS”

This July, the Shelby County Arts Council is blasting off to space for an adventurous art camp.

BY LINDSAY DYESS

PHOTOS BY LEANNA LESLEY

Art instructors Lynn Dodson, Chris Cruz and Edna Booker are taking campers to the stars and beyond with three great space-themed art camps. This year we will be focusing on the awe and wonder of space exploration while creating awesome, space-themed art projects. Campers will be inspired to create “out of this world” works of art using a variety of art mediums. They will also learn about a remarkable artist named Nicole Stott, who is also a retired astronaut with NASA! Art camp with Chris Cruz (ages 9-12) will be from July 8-12; Edna Booker’s art camp (ages 5-8) will be July 15-19; and the final week of camp with Lynn Dodson (ages 9-12) will take place from July 22-26. All supplies are provided for each camp. Visit shelbycountyartscouncil.com for more information and to register.

Opening in the EBSCO Fine Art Gallery on Thursday, July 25 is the latest exhibit, “Embodied: Contemporary Takes on the Dress.” According to the exhibit statement, “This exhibition came together organically at the onset of a worldwide pandemic and lockdown. Touching base with colleagues in the early days of a new reality gave clarity to a collective inclination to create dresses for the purposes of telling personal stories. Thirteen artists working respectively on each piece and communally toward

the greater exhibition helped create an immersive study into individuality, semiotics, joy, sorrow and humanity. Each dress is a visual narrative drawing from observation and experience. The hope, as you reflect on this retrospective, is that you find a piece of yourself in one or more of these dresses.” This exhibit, led by curator and artist Leanna Lesley, features 13 one-of-a-kind, mixed-media sculptural takes on the dress. The gallery opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 25 from 6-8 p.m. This reception is free and open to the public. This exhibit will be on display until Thursday, Sept. 5.

Don’t miss our great shows in the Song Theater this summer! Sean of the South joins us for two more installments of his “On the Air” series on Sunday, July 14 and Sunday, Aug. 18. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., and the shows start at 4 p.m. If you’re a Johnny Cash fan, then you won’t want to miss the tribute band CashBack on Saturday, Aug. 3. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. For tickets to these shows and to see all upcoming Shelby County Arts Council events and classes, visit shelbycountyartscouncil.com or call 205-669-0044. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@shelby_county_arts). Please note: The Shelby County Arts Council will be closed for the summer holidays from July 1-5. Regular business will resume on Monday, July 8.

THIS BOOK

Best Adult Summer Reads

Recommendations from Marissa Wilson

Library Director at the Parnell Memorial Library

You with a View

By Jessica Joyce | Fiction

Marissa Wilson started working at the Parnell Memorial Library in Montevallo, Alabama, as a part-time library assistant in November 2021. She frequented the library often as a homeschool mother, and eventually, the library asked her to work there. In October 2023, Marissa became a full-time librarian. Although she does have her Bachelor’s in Administration, Marissa is currently in graduate school to earn her Master’s in Library Sciences.

In this author’s debut novel, author Jessica Joyce takes characters Noelle Shepard and Theo Spencer on the road trip of a lifetime, even though they were nemeses all throughout high school. Now as adults, Noelle comes across a picture from her late grandmother, who just happens to be Theo’s grandfather. Noelle and Theo embark on a road trip to find out the real reason behind love and loss. Along the way, Noelle realizes that Theo isn’t so bad after all. This is a beautiful story written to readers who enjoy a great road trip, as well as “happily ever afters.”

Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff

By Myquillyn Smith | Non-Fiction

In “Cozy Minimalist Home,” author Myquillyn Smith will help readers to focus on interior design details when it comes to decorating their homes. Myquillyn cleverly deconstructs each room and then recreates it step-by-step with a fail-proof process: Create the home one has always wanted, so she can use it the way she’s always dreamed. This book is perfect for summer, especially for readers to start fresh and to declutter their spaces.

This Summer will be Different

By Carley Fortune | Fiction

Lucy and her best friend Bridget go to Prince Edward Island for one last get-away before Bridget’s upcoming wedding. Little does Lucy know, Bridget’s brother Felix will be joining them. Throughout the span of this dual-timeline book, we see Lucy and Felix’s relationship unfold; what becomes of changes, whether they are good or bad; and if true love will last. This is perfect if you love “Anne of Green Gables,” dual timelines and new adventures, no matter the outcome.

Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others without Losing the Best of Who You Are

By Lysa TerKeurst | Non-Fiction

Have you ever thought, “I can’t keep doing this. Something has to change?” Lysa TerKeurst answers some of life’s most difficult questions such as “I’ve tried everything to fix this relationship, but nothing is working. Am I becoming someone I don’t even like?” Her inspiring messages even explain some heart-wrenching topics of which many may have crossed some readers’ minds: “I love this person, but this is starting to feel impossible.” This book is great for readers to learn healthy boundaries.

Just for the Summer

By Abby Jimenez | Fiction

Justin is convinced he has a curse–all of his ex-girlfriends meet their soulmate right after they break up. When he goes to the internet for help breaking the spell, Justin meets Emma, who is convinced she has the same issue. This is the perfect summer romance read.

SCHOOL SPORTS&

PITCH PERFECT

The Oak Mountain High School Eagles win the 2024 Class 7A boys soccer state championship.

BY ANDREW SIMONSON

PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON

AAfter the full-time whistle blew and the Oak Mountain Eagles mobbed their teammates to celebrate winning the state championship, players and coaches embraced one another in tearful hugs. The 3-0 victory over the Auburn High School Tigers in the 2024 Class 7A boys soccer state championship game on Saturday, May 11 at John Hunt Park represented more than just another title.

To the Eagles, it was a breakthrough moment after two years of heartbreak and seven years of waiting, a crowning achievement to an undefeated 29-0-1 season with a No. 2 ranking in the nation by MaxPreps entering the match and perhaps most importantly, the last moment they will spend together on the pitch.

“I’m emotional not because we won another championship,” David DiPiazza, Oak Mountain High School’s head boys soccer coach, says. “I am incredibly sad that I am at the end of this time with this group of kids. I’m not going to lie. I’ve been doing a lot of crying, and it has nothing to do with winning a championship or even being in a championship. It’s just this group is so special and such incredible kids. Our parents are incredible, our fans, our community. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever been a part of. And honestly, I’m sad. I’m sad that it’s over.”

Oak Mountain started the game on the front foot, as has been their style, but they were met with a stingy Auburn defense throughout the half. The Eagles sent a ball up to Aidan Riley in the fifth minute, but the Tigers keeper challenged it.

Later, in the 12th minute, Oak Mountain tried the cross again, this time to Nate Joiner, but his header missed the frame. Oak Mountain continued to dominate possession in the attacking half of the field, but Auburn broke through for a big chance in the 19th minute.

The Tigers went on a breakaway towards the box, but the Auburn attacker tripped over his own feet to allow Alexander Chaide-Cruz to collect the ball. Another free kick cross from Oak Mountain in the 22nd minute went to Luke Jovanovich along the left post with the keeper there to cover it.

It’s that bond and that brotherhood that will bend like we did in the Chelsea game, will bend like we did against Oconee, but we’re not going to break.

- David DiPiazza

The Eagles were unable to break through on set pieces as they were either defended well or went the other way due to an Oak Mountain foul during the play. Then, in the 29th minute, the Eagles had one of their most dangerous opportunities of the half with a ball sent to the top of the box, but it was cleared out of the danger area by Auburn for a corner kick.

The Tigers continued getting back quickly to contest balls and keep Oak Mountain off the score sheet all the way until the half as the teams went into the halftime huddles tied 0-0. The Eagles kept knocking at the door at the start of the second half with two blocked shots in the 42nd minute and a cross by Aidan in the box in the 50th minute that was blocked.

But then, the dam finally burst thanks to the breakthrough goal. After Oak Mountain won a corner kick in the 51st minute, the ball bounced off a pair of heads and towards the top of the box.

There, Gabe Capocci settled the ball with his right foot before turning and bending a shot with the same foot just over the goal line. With that goal, the Eagles took a 1-0 lead, and the emotional release helped propel them to even more success the rest of the way.

Two minutes later, Luke sent a shot over the goal as Oak Mountain kept up the pressure over the next few minutes. Just before the hydration break in the 60th minute, Auburn sent a dangerous ball in off a free kick, but after the ball bounced around, Coan Park’s shot went left of the goal.

That was one of two shots on the day for the Tigers, neither on goal as Alexander and the defense secured the clean sheet. Shortly after a breakaway run was cleared in the 62nd minute, Nate made another run up the left wing and sent a pass towards the front of the goal.

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The ball just got past the keeper and landed near the right post for Aidan, and he rifled the shot into the top shelf to double up the lead. While both teams continued to battle, the Eagles struck once more to put a stamp on perfection.

In the 71st minute, Luke settled the pass he

received and weighted a perfect forward ball to the front of the goal. Gerardo Rodriguez won the race to the goal and leaped for the header to score, giving his team an insurance goal with a 3-0 lead.

That sealed the deal for Oak Mountain as it saw out the 3-0 win and won its first state championship since 2017. After the game, David says his team’s plan of attack was no different from the rest of the season.

He knew if they got consistent chances and kept possession, a breakthrough goal would come eventually like it did in the semifinal against Huntsville.

“We just try to keep the ball, play good soccer, make them chase us, wear them down, possess the ball,” David says. “We knew we’ll get chances. It’s a matter of time. Honestly, it’s nothing different than what we’ve done all year, and we haven’t changed the way we played. We just do the same thing and it just works.”

To find success with those tactics once again, David says it meant channeling the bonds forged throughout the season to overcome adversity. He looked back at the months of bonding that the team had, from dinner on Jekyll Island with the girls team to bus rides together to a team trip to Topgolf the night before the title game. He said those moments turned them into something closer than a team: “A family,” and one that made the difference in winning or losing a championship.

“It’s that bond and that brotherhood that will bend like we did in the Chelsea game, will bend like we did against Oconee, but we’re not going to break,” David says.

That bond took years of work and struggling through heartbreaking losses to Daphne in the 2022 state championship game and to Huntsville in the 2023 Final Four to achieve their goal of a championship.

David credits those 2022 and 2023 teams for helping lay the groundwork for this year’s team to use those failures as motivation to propel them towards fulfilling a dream which was years in the making.

“This core group of players, it’s almost been a project,” David says. “It’s not just about this group, it’s about the guys we had last year, and the guys we had the year before. We haven’t really graduated a lot of kids in the last three years, and it’s been a culmination of hard work over the past three years, and to get back to the championship game after getting here two years ago, it’s honestly a relief. I know the guys are tired. I think we’re all kind of exhausted and just incredibly happy and proud.”

That joy was evident after the game as the team embraced one another and celebrated together. While fielding questions following the championship win,

the players ran up to David and gave him a Gatorade bath before mobbing their leader in celebration. It was just one more moment that brought the team together and another memory that will live on in everyone’s minds for years to come.

“Ranking teams is definitely hard to do,” David says. “It’s my first time I’ve ever coached a team that’s undefeated, just the guys, it’s got to be up there at the top. They’re such a tremendous group of people, and I’ll never forget them.”

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Dr. Crystal Bennett Dean of the College of Health Professions at the University of Montevallo

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A Pensacola native, Dr. Crystal Bennett has spent the last 20 years of her career in nursing education. Crystal attended the University of West Florida (UWF), where she earned her BSN. She went on to receive her Master’s in Nursing Education with a concentration in adult health from the University of South Alabama, and afterwards, she taught for 20 years at UWF, eventually becoming the Director of the School of Nursing. During this time, Crystal also earned her PhD from the University of Florida, studying the positive effects of adaptive line dancing in senior adult patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Now, Crystal is the Dean of the College of Health Professions and an Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Montevallo. Here, she shares her thoughts on her new role.

Why did the University of Montevallo decide to open the College of Health Professions?

The university started this process several years ago to meet the needs of the state and the community. They recognized there’s a need for nurses in the local surrounding communities, as well as in the state of Alabama. There’s a national nursing shortage that came to light during the pandemic, and the university is positioned to where it is located to serve students within a 50-mile-radius. Because we have a smaller class size environment, students can really build those relationships with their faculty. This all contributes to improving the health of those in the community.

What majors will the College of Health Professions offer?

It’ll have nursing, exercise science and nutrition sciences this fall semester. That’s going to be great and offer some interprofessional opportunities for our students. In fall 2025, the university will add speech language pathology and social work. I’m very excited because at my

previous institution, I was part of the college of health, and I have seen the benefits of having like-minded programs under the same roof.

How many teachers and students have already joined the program for the fall 2024 semester?

Including myself, there’ll be four, fulltime nursing faculties. We are looking to admit 24 students for what we call the prelicensure BSN program. We’re also going to offer a RN to BSN program track. That program is for those that are already registered nurses, but they have their associate degrees and are now ready to pursue their BSN. Starting off small is ideal because we can give those students the support they really need to be successful.

What are you most looking forward to in your new role?

I am looking forward to getting to know the faculty and the students at campus. I know nursing is going to be a popular major because that’s just kind of a given wherever

you go. I want to know what other exciting programs are at Montevallo. We will begin to explore and examine as a new college how we can support the existing faculty, staff and existing students this fall. That’s very important to me–not only growing as a college and adding new programs, but also how we can ignite excitement around our existing programs and give them the attention that they deserve.

How do you hope the College of Health Professions specifically benefits the Montevallo community?

I love talking and working with the media on ways to showcase the students and faculty and programs. I really enjoyed that, and there’s some exciting things ahead. If somebody hasn’t heard about Montevallo yet, I’m hoping to help change that narrative.

To learn more information about the University of Montevallo’s College of Health Professions, visit montevallo.edu/ academics/pathways-to-healthcareprofessions.

FOOD DRINK&

BREWING FELLOWSHIP

Siluria Brewing Company transforms conversations into friendships with every brew.

BY ANNA GRACE MOORE

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TThe sweetest moments in life are often at the tail end of victory–a celebratory cause deemed best shared between friends. In Shelby County, one such brewery fosters a hub for community and a plethora of desirable beverages–Siluria Brewing Company.

Oddly enough, founders and owners Danny and Tammy Sample never foresaw themselves as craft brewers, much less those of one of the most successful breweries in the state.

Hailing from Columbus, Mississippi, Danny attended Mississippi State University (MSU), majoring in business administration and human resources management. In 1985 during his freshman year, he enlisted in the Mississippi Army National Guard, and in 1987, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Armor through MSU’s ROTC program.

After graduating from MSU, Danny earned his Master’s in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. He went on to serve in a variety

of units, including the 155th Armored Brigade. He also served as a platoon leader, executive officer, company commander and S3 through Mississippi’s Army National Guard.

In the early ‘90s, Danny met Tammy, and he says it was love at first sight. In 1999, the dynamic duo moved to Alabaster, where they have called home ever since. Now approaching 30 years of joyful union, both Danny and Tammy say their journey in opening a craft brewery was anything but conventional.

“I never thought about being an entrepreneur after I got out of college,” Danny says. “I was always just thinking I was going to go work in business and just have a nine-to-five-type job and go from there. The closer I got to my army retirement, I thought, ‘What if I went into business for myself?’ We’ve always worked for someone else, and we wanted to be able to jump on our own ideas and take our own role as leaders in business.”

Thank You for Your Service, Commander Sample

As the Commander of the Department of Alabama, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Danny Sample has spent the majority of his life in the U.S. military, fighting for the ideals of liberty and justice for all Americans. A Legacy Life member of Lance Corporal Thomas Rivers, Jr. Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12185, Danny has committed much of his time in retirement to promoting the health and welfare of other veterans. His numberone priority remains taking care of the selfless men and women in uniform who have served their country well. To learn how you can support local veterans, visit alvfw.org.

Danny spent the majority of his career serving in the military. One of his most notable accomplishments came from serving overseas in Baghdad, Iraq, where he earned his Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) eligibility for Operation Iraqi Freedom II in 2004-2005. There, he served as a Deputy Commander in the Rear Operations Center and in the 1st Cavalry Division.

Returning home from Iraq, Danny was promoted as the Deputy Director for Military Support through the Mississippi National Guard in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He served in this role until November 2005, and in February 2006, he joined the U.S. Army Reserve.

Danny advanced to serve as a battalion commander and chief of staff of two different army reserve divisions. He also worked with U.S. ForcesKorea in reviewing the Combined Forces Command–a service under joint management of the U.S. Forces, South Korean Forces and United Nations partner forces.

Finally in June 2021, Danny retired after 36 years in uniform. His career boasts an impressive lineup of awards and decorations including the Legion of Merit; Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters); Army Commendation Medal (with one Oak Leaf Cluster); Army Achievement Medal; Iraqi Campaign Medal (with two campaign stars); Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Humanitarian Service Medal; Combat Action Badge; and the Mississippi Magnolia Medal.

However, Danny maintains that Tammy is the real hero of his military career–she held down the fort during his deployment, managed her own career and even raised their three outstanding children, never batting an eye. He attributes his success to Tammy’s unwavering love and support.

“It was challenging at times, raising three boys while Danny was deployed,” Tammy says. “We relied on each other and our community to help us through those times, which is why I feel it is so

important now to give back to the community through the brewery and the VFW Auxiliary.”

The Samples’ travels for Danny’s military career allowed them to taste test some delicious beverages across the country, sparking their idea to begin homebrewing. For Danny and Tammy, homebrewing was something they could do together. Beer also just simply tasted better when they were with each other; thus, the concept of Siluria Brewing Company was born.

On Nov. 10, 2018, Danny and Tammy opened Siluria Brewing Company in the former post office building on 1st Avenue West in Alabaster. The name, “Siluria,” pays homage to the former town that was incorporated into Shelby County years prior.

“We wanted a place where people in Alabaster could come and enjoy craft beer and enjoy the atmosphere with their families and friends,” Danny says. “[Siluria Brewing Company] gives people in the community a chance to share experiences with

one another and even get to know their neighbors.”

Now boasting a menu of 12 different craft beers, four wines, two ciders and even a nonalcoholic root beer option, Siluria Brewing Company has become a staple in Shelby County for its “eclectic authenticity.” Every menu item is made fresh, inhouse.

A fan favorite, the Boxcar Blonde is an Americanstyle blonde beer with medium hop bitterness. It sports an autumn-gold hue, pours clear and offers a clean malt profile with notes of crisp apple.

The signature IPA–the Quarry–is a standard West Coast IPA with high hop bitterness, featuring Cascade and Simcoe Hops. Its subtle flavors of pine and grapefruit offer a rich, smooth taste.

“Our Lady Grace, which is a pomegranate wheat beer, is also one of our very popular, in-house beers,” Danny says. “It is a wheat beer that we actually add pomegranate to during the fermentation process. You’re going to get some floral aroma with pomegranate.”

Every flavor profile is unique and is one that Danny and Tammy have invented, themselves. The Esperanza Mexican Lager, which is their rendition of a “South-of-the-border” Mexican Lager, is brewed the traditional, German way and yields a strong scent and taste–the perfect beer for the summer season.

Dubbed a summer shindig beer, the Blueberry Sour, which is a a kettle-soured wheat ale with blueberries and German hops, boasts a bright, fuchsia hue, making this selection one of the most

interesting on the menu. While Siluria Brewing Company is most known for its delicious beer variety, one would be remiss not to try any of the wines or ciders.

The Sauvignon Blanc–a sophisticated choice–is an easy, white wine with a delicate flair of green, herbal flavors, light mint and a decadent fruity aroma. The Pinot Noir, too, is a great choice as its smooth finish and rich undertones of blackberry and currant make this selection perfect for any occasion.

The ciders are always on rotation, but the Raspberry Lime Cider is in season this summer and sports bold flavor profiles that are rich in raspberries with a hint of lime. The Peach Mango Cider, which combines peaches, mangos and crisp apple flavors together, is a sweet thirst quencher that cleverly balances sweet and sour tastes.

Although Siluria Brewing Company’s menu speaks for itself, what is even more impressive about the brewery is that it has become a hub for fellowship. Early on, Danny and Tammy held a logo-design contest, inviting local artists to design what would be the business’s new logo. They eventually decided on a design featuring one of the area’s old water towers, paying homage to the community’s rich history.

“Through that contest we met our future board of directors–a couple who also are now our vintner and management at the brewery and who have also become our lifelong friends," Tammy says. "That experience really helped us form the purpose of being community-oriented. Since the beginning, we have really aimed to use our platform to help propel those in our community with services, purpose and talents to offer.”

No matter the day, if Siluria Brewing Company’s doors are open, people from all walks of life usually from all over the state of Alabama and beyond will be indoors, bonding, laughing and trying the “next best drink” on the menu. If nothing else, Danny and Tammy believe what they have created is a testament to the ties of fellowship in Shelby County, and like everything else they do, they pledge to serve their customers wholeheartedly, fostering community between all of their newfound friends.

After all, the sweetest moments in life are often shared between friends over a cold beer.

Siluria Brewing Company is located at 145 1st Avenue West in Alabaster. For more information on beverages or events, visit siluriabrewing.com.

Follow the business on Instagram @siluriabrewing.

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Bertolone’s Bertolone’s charming, family-owned Italian restaurant brings the authentic flavors of Italy to Shelby County. Our appetizers, soups, salads and entrées are crafted from Old World, Italian recipes handed down by the Bertolone family for generations. As you savor your meal, indulge in the warm ambiance and friendly atmosphere that only a locally-owned eatery can offer. Complement your dining experience with a visit to our full bar and a sampling of our famous desserts. Our rich cakes, velvety tiramisu and decadent cannoli are crafted with love from cherished family recipes. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying family-size takeout from the comfort of your home, Bertolone’s provides an unforgettable taste of Italy. Tues-Sun 11am-8pm | Dine-In | Catering | GrubHub | DoorDash

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The Beer Hog Experience craft beer in a whole new way at The Beer Hog. Enjoy Shelby County’s largest selection of craft beer. With 64 craft beers on tap and many more in the package, we have something for every beer lover. Not a beer lover? That’s okay. We also have a variety of cocktails and wine. Enjoy a flight of your favorite craft brews with one of our made-to-order pizzas, mouth-watering salads or savory appetizers. Check out our social media for nightly events and the live music lineup. We hope to crack a cold one with you soon!

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Satisfy your cravings with a delectable assortment of desserts, cookies and brownies that will enchant your taste buds. Beyond our delightful treats, we specialize in crafting custom cakes and cookies for your special moments. Elevate your gatherings with our decorating classes, which are perfect for a girls’ night out or unique dates. Our charming event space sets the stage for unforgettable parties, where sweet delights take center stage. And now, we’re introducing chicken salad lunches to our menu! Located in downtown Calera, we provide all the sweets you need and Moore!

Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods

Smiley Brothers in Pelham, Alabama, epitomizes the essence of a high-end butcher shop and restaurant. Renowned for its exceptional quality and personalized service, they present a meticulously-curated assortment of premium meats, wines, prepared foods, charcuterie, artisan cheese and made-to-order sandwiches and burgers. Upholding an unwavering commitment to excellence, their adept butchers and chefs provide tailored cuts along with expert recommendations. The establishment’s rustic yet elegant ambiance creates a unique shopping experience that captivates all culinary enthusiasts. Whether you’re seeking toptier steaks, a fine bottle of wine or a delightful lunch, Smiley Brothers consistently exceeds expectations.

FIVE QUESTIONS FOR

Rod and Melinda Howe

Founders and Co-Owners of Freezy’s Creamery

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Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Rod and Melinda Howe moved their family to Helena, Alabama, for Melinda’s teaching career. Melinda teaches fifth grade language arts at Crestline Elementary School, and Rod previously was in the insurance industry. Upon moving to Helena, they came across a small town ice cream shop and decided they wanted to venture into the ice cream business because it seemed like fun. Together, the Howe family opened Freezy’s Creamery in March 2019, renovating the former space to make the creamery a “walk-up” ice cream shop. Here, Rod and Melinda provide an “insider’s scoop” on the ice cream business.

Why was it important to change the functionality of the building, prior to opening?

In speaking with the owner of the building, Mr. Habshey, we talked about us getting a walk-up ice cream shop, which he was very excited about because that meant restoring the building to the original look. We had one of the doors on the side of the building taken out, and we put in a window. None of our ice cream is branded. Rod and our son, Blake, make all of the ice cream that we sell here in the shop, which we believe contributes to the wholesome, family-oriented atmosphere of the business.

What distinguishes Freezy’s Creamery from other similar businesses in the area?

All of our flavors are made in-house. Our customers get ice cream that majorly will be made same-day. One of the other ways we’re different is since we’re a walk-up ice cream shop, our customers don’t come up to a dipping cabinet and look at the ice cream and pick what they want. They order it from the menu board, and this also allows

us to keep the ice cream where it can stay fresh. Our main priority is serving our customers premium ice cream that is always fresh and high quality.

What are some fond memories y’all have made at Freezy’s Creamery?

We have seen couples come here that were dating, but by next season, they’re married. Then a year goes by, and they’re having children and bringing their children here for their first ice cream cone. We actually had a woman who has been coming to our ice cream shop since we opened. She recently got married, and right after their wedding, she–still in her wedding dress–came with her husband to have ice cream at Freezy’s. Also, one of our former customers, Melinda Porter, now works with us. Between Melinda and all of our children working at the shop, we have been able to build our brand as a family, which is our most special memory of all.

How are flavors chosen for the menu?

There are four main flavors that we always

have: sweet cream vanilla, Boss Chocolate, strawberry and Buck Ton of Oreos, which is named after Buck Creek in Old Town Helena. The rest of our flavors will rotate in and out. One of the other things that we make here are fresh waffle cones. Customers will get a cone that is either made just for them when they order or has been made within the last 10 minutes.

What would you recommend to newcomers?

If a customer came to our shop for the first time, we’d recommend the Boss Chocolate, which is our signature chocolate flavor that we make. It’s dark and rich and has four different types of cocoa in it. It has some chocolate flakes in it as well.

Freezy’s Creamery is located at 4025 Helena Road. It is open Wednesday through Friday from 3-8 p.m.; Saturday from noon to 8 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Follow Freezy’s Creamery on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest flavors and happenings.

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NESTLED IN NATURE

Herman and Susan Lehman’s mid-century modern home is the rare definition of architectural beauty.

BY ANNA GRACE MOORE

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PHOTOS BY KELSEA

HHailing from Central City, Kentucky, Susan Lehman has lived all across Alabama but has called Shelby County home for the last 30 years. She and her husband, Herman Lehman, who is a former City Clerk for Montevallo, love the small-town feel and all of the close-knit friendships they have made serving their community.

Their joyful union–approaching a milestone of 35 years this December–blossomed as they met at “The Magic City Skyliners,” which was a club for “vertically enhanced” individuals at the Homewood Public Library.

After tying the knot in 1989, Susan and Herman set off on a course to change the world. Susan says she has always enjoyed helping people–especially children, which is why she started her career in education.

Susan received her Bachelor’s and her Master’s in Special Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and later on, she received National Board Certification in Early and Middle Childhood Literacy. She taught special education for 24 years before opting for a career change.

With some encouragement from Herman, Susan decided to capitalize on her networking skills and earned her real estate license in 2012. Twelve years later, Susan is now the founder and principal broker of Team Lehman at Keller Williams, whose accolades

include the highly esteemed Keller Williams Platinum Award for Most Volume Sold by a Real Estate Group. Susan’s favorite part of her job is fostering relationships with clients, and in fact, it was through one such friendship that Susan came across what would be her and Herman’s dream home. Susan toured the home for an initial consultation and ended up going home, telling Herman she was not going to list the house because she was going to buy it.

Built in 1978, the Lehmans’ dream home sports wood walls, floors and ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows and a gigantic skylight that illuminates the house’s open concept in the daytime. Upon moving in, the Lehmans first removed the built-in atrium from the open concept, laying a concrete foundation and replacing all of the open concept’s flooring. They then focused on adding a load-bearing center post to pitch the roof and replaced the glass skylight, which at nightfall boasts an even more beautiful view than in the daytime.

Out of all the places they have lived together, Herman and Susan say none come close to their humble abode–the embodiment of rare, architectural beauty. Even so, the relationships they have made here in this community are what they say make Montevallo worth calling home.

A Broad Perspective

Although only 2,200 square feet, this humble abode feels spacious due to the open concept.

The Face of the Home

Herman and Susan’s favorite architectural detail is how the home’s residential design makes them feel as though they are living outdoors.

Al Fresco Living

Herman and Susan built an in-ground pool and renovated their back patio in September 2023. They enjoy entertaining company and believe such fellowship is best spent outdoors.

The Dining Room

Herman and Susan collect vintage pieces such as Herman’s great aunt’s dining room table and his great uncle’s China cabinet, which both complement nicely to the mid-century modern aesthetic.

Adorning Decor

This hand-crafted centerpiece was gifted to Susan from her mother, Jane Belcher.

A Tribute to General Grant

This portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant is by Andrew Cost.

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The Kitchen

Susan believes cooking in a kitchen one loves makes the food taste better.

The Kitchen Backsplash

The tile backsplash matches the hues of both the master bedroom’s suite’s color palette and decorative pillows throughout the home.

The Wet Bar

When renovating their home, Herman and Susan had several friends sign a blackboard, which they had incorporated into the back of their wet bar.

The Living Room

The Lehmans enjoy bird watching from their living room, which boasts a picturesque view of the scenery outdoors.

The Guest Bedroom

The guest bedroom’s walls are adorned with portraits of both Herman and Susan’s families.

The Guest Bathroom

ON THE FARMSTEAD

The best-kept secret in Shelby County is none other than family-owned and operated Stone Hollow Farmstead–a charming farm located in quaint Harpersville, Alabama.

BY ANNA GRACE

MOORE

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TTrading clear, blue skies for urban skyrises, Alexandra Stone Flowers’s entrepreneurial journey began when she first moved from her hometown, Crestline, to Los Angeles, California, in order to study product development at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.

Growing up visiting her family’s farm, Alexandra cultivated a love for all things green–living off of the land. Around this time, Alexandra’s mother, Deborah Stone, who was a veteran of the day-spa industry, was also interested in creating her own medicinal skincare line from organically-grown products that she could grow at the farm.

Deborah traveled to various skincare labs, learning about how to make products and what they would cost. While plant-based benefits remained her top priority, she was thrown off, learning that most labs she consulted valued return on investment more than customer satisfaction.

“My mom had a spa, and her passion even back then was skin care,” Alexandra says. “I think she had this way of making women feel exceptionally beautiful, and I loved hearing her passion for it.”

While in college, Alexandra began doing makeup for a few clients, helping her to realize how much she, too, loved making other people appreciate their natural beauty. She enjoyed providing her clients with tools to combat skin issues or even to accentuate facial features they really liked about themselves.

After she graduated and returned home to Alabama, Alexandra and her mother teamed up to transform their family’s farm into their dream business–Stone Hollow Farmstead. Originally, the Stone family purchased the 80-acre farmland in 1999 as a picturesque escape from the urban hustle and bustle of everyday life; however, in 2006, Deborah and Alexandra decided to capitalize on their newfound interest: green, sustainable skin care.

By this point, Deborah was already dabbling in

growing and distilling products from their farm’s garden, and she was eager to teach Alexandra, too. The mother-daughter duo started out making formulations of Plantago major, which is actually an invasive weed with numerous healing properties that most would not know by name but would by sight.

“I think the knowledge of different herbs and how to beneficially use them as ingredients to combat skin concerns was the real journey that we went on,” Alexandra says.

Over the last 18 years, Deborah and Alexandra focused on growing herbs with medicinal properties, eventually branching out to grow and sell flowers, vegetables, dairy products and more. Today, Stone Hollow Farmstead has grown to become a vertically-integrated company, featuring 100 above-ground herb boxes, licensed goat dairy, creamery, cannery and cutflower farm.

The Stone family along with a handful of passionate employees manage the entire estate, growing, distilling and selling all of their own products online and in their permanent storefront in Pepper Place in downtown Birmingham. While the farm is seasonal, the Stone family practices succession planting, where they plant crops in intervals to ensure a continual harvest.

With Christmas being Stone Hollow Farmstead’s biggest retail season, such a style of planting enables the farmers to stock up for their booming fourth quarter. One unique aspect of

Dried Calendula prepped for skincare

the business is that whenever one visits Stone Hollow Farmstead’s store, there will always be new products to sample, thanks to each season’s varying harvests.

Year round, however, customers can always look forward to Botaniko Skin Care products–the brainchild of Deborah and Alexandra’s partnership. This skincare line offers a range of products, including cleansers, elixirs, hydrosols, face masks, CBD products, body satins and more. Every product is made in-house from crops grown at Stone Hollow Farmstead.

One of Botaniko Skin Care’s best-selling products are the hydrosols, which are the water content of a plant yielded from the distilling process. Dubbed as the new aromatherapy, hydrosols offer a healthier alternative because not only are they distilled from fresh leaves, fruits, flowers and more, they are also simply aromatic waters that are easier on the skin, meaning they can be often applied topically with less reactions in comparison to essential oils.

“I think that’s something beautiful and unique that we offer that most people don’t know a lot about,” Alexandra says.

The Post Sun and Burns (Immortelle and Lavender) hydrosol, for example, is made of 100-percent pure hydrosol and is recommended in light spritzes to assist with sunburns and sun poisoning. This natural remedy is a great alternative to corporate, aerosol, after-sun products and is also great for all skin types, especially those with sensitive skin.

While Stone Hollow Farmstead is known for its skincare line,

Distiller

Deborah and Alexandra in the garden

one would be remiss not to try any of the cannery’s products, such as the Lemon Verbena and Dill Blossom Jelly. According to stonehollowfarmstead.com, “The lemony-tart verbena herb pairs beautifully with savory dill blossoms in this floral jelly, making it a prime-supporting cast member to wherever you choose to use it. Blend a few tablespoons into softened cream cheese and spread on toasted baguette rounds and garnish with fresh dill fronds. Buttery biscuits become more sublime with a generous dollop. Brushing some onto justroasted fish will let the complex flavors melt into its flaky layers.”

These organic jams and jellies are not just great toppings, but they also make delicious salad dressings, salmon glazes, marinating sauces and even useful products to deglaze pans. Several of these products have even been featured on T.V. shows such as “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Made in America” and more.

The Blissful Breakfast Gift Box, which was listed as one of Oprah Winfrey’s “Favorite Things 2023,” is a handcrafted assortment of wildflower honey, sprouted flour pancake mix, Stone Hollow Floral Honeysuckle Jelly and rose geranium syrup. Alexandra recommends this gift box for anyone looking for the perfect, gender-neutral gift.

The Movie Night Trio Gift Box, which made Oprah Winfrey’s “Favorite Things 2022,” is made of Lady Finger Heirloom Popcorn; rosemary, bay and peppercorn-infused oil; and

The Farm Stand

Stone Hollow Farmstead’s products can be purchased online and in more than 500 wholesale locations across the U.S. Visit the business’s store, The Farm Stand, in person at The Market at Pepper Place at 2825 2nd Avenue South in Birmingham. Whether you shop in person or online, check out some of our favorite, seasonal products. (Be sure to inquire about what is in season when you shop).

Skin Care

Neosoothe

Ingredients include medical-grade, hypoallergenic lanolin; organic jojoba oil; infused plantago extract; polysiloxane; Vitamin E oil; calendula extract; phenoxyethanol; caprylyl glycol; and lavender essential oil.

Garden & Outdoor Living

Herb & Flower Drying Rack

This piece is an utilitarian, iron drying rack that is perfect to hang herbs or flowers.

The Cannery Drunken Pear Syrup

With a sweet aroma and a taste reminiscent of autumn weekends in the South, this concoction is made of harvested Bose pears, rum and syrup. This also goes great with vanilla ice cream.

Floral Offerings

The Dahlia Club

This members-only club is a yearly subscription service that gives one insider access to Stone Hollow Farmstead’s wealth of garden knowledge, as well as first pick on seasonal floral selections, too.

rosemary and thyme sea salt. This option is one of Stone Hollow Farmstead’s best-sellers and is sure to delight all film fanatics.

“We have a huge commitment to sustainability,” Alexandra says. “When you are purchasing from our family farm, you can rest assured that it’s going to be a high-end product.”

Reflecting back on the last 25 years, Alexandra says she never would have imagined how her family’s farm would grow from a “summertime pastime” to a thriving business. Part of their success, she believes, is from the farm’s location, and better yet, the people who support their mission.

“I think Alabama in general is the best-kept secret, but I think that our local community is really special and puts an emphasis on supporting local businesses,” Alexandra says. “One aspect I love about [Shelby County] is the kindness and the warmth that the community brings. I think that community is important for the local people that we interact with.”

It is because of these community members that Alexandra says she and her family get to do what they love every day. If there is anything more empowering than a fulfilling career, it is that her customers believe in her enough to support her mission, she says.

For that, Alexandra will never stop creating with her customers in mind, thanking each one for turning her family’s dream into a reality.

To learn more about Stone Hollow Farmstead, inquire and purchase products or stay up to date on events, visit stonehollowfarmstead.com.

COMMUNITY LEADERS 2024

It’s the people who make Shelby County the community that it is! Here we recognize some of those making an impact on others around them through their businesses.

Shelby Living

With nearly 50 years of law enforcement experience, and more than half of that experience in executive leadership, Sheriff John Samaniego currently serves as the 54th sheriff of Shelby County. Sheriff John Samaniego’s career has included assignments ranging from patrol officer, narcotics investigator, Chief Deputy, CALEA Commissioner and even service on President Trump’s commission on law enforcement. Throughout the span of his career, he has received the most fulfillment in mentoring young leaders within the law enforcement profession and throughout the community. He takes great pride in watching young professionals develop and deploy their leadership talents in various aspects of service. Sheriff Samaniego has also been awarded “Sheriff of the Year” by his fellow sheriffs across the state for his leadership and service to not only Shelby County, but also the entire law enforcement profession at large.

ALABAMA DENTAL SLEEP AND WELLNESS

Alabama Dental Sleep and Wellness offers sleep apnea and snoring alternatives that don’t involve CPAP. Drs. Albritton and Ardovino have been practicing general dentistry since 2008, where they earned their degrees from UAB School of Dentistry. After graduating, they trained at the Dawson Institute, where they received their fellowships in disorders of the TMJ, worn dentitions and unbalanced bites. Through the years of practice, they recognized a more specialized need for patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea and TMJ disorders and associated muscle pain. Dr. Ardovino became interested in obstructive sleep apnea and started training with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine to better understand how she could play a role in helping patients with sleep apnea. Her practice is now more heavily focused on helping patients with obstructive sleep apnea and working with their physicians throughout the process. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, which is a distinctive honor that recognizes competency in dental sleep medicine. Dr. Albritton is a fellow with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and has trained in the use of Botox for esthetics and TMJ disorders. She focuses on helping patients alleviate tension and pain associated with TMJ disorders and bruxism through the use of Botox, splints and red-light therapy. In addition, Dr. Albritton has also trained with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Drs. Albritton and Ardovino actively continue their training and education, always seeking the best technology and resources to meet their patients’ needs. 100 Colonial Promenade Parkway • Alabaster, AL 35007 205-664-7610 • alabamadentalsleep.com

Jennifer Ellison became the executive director at Family Connection, Inc. in January of 2024. With nearly 28 years of experience in development, communications and non-profit management at organizations such as United Ability, Kid One Transport and The Arc of Shelby County, Jennifer has taken on leadership of the non-profit that provides runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safety, shelter and counseling. Family Connection operates an 18-bed runaway and homeless residential youth shelter in Alabaster, as well as the Project Hope day shelter in downtown Birmingham. The TOPS Program also provides counseling services to middle school students in Shelby County. A 2018 alumna of Leadership Shelby County, Jennifer lives in Chelsea and has an 18-year old son, who is attending the University of Alabama in the fall. When not running Family Connection, she’s most likely literally running, having run five marathons, one triathlon and her first 50-mile trail race last fall.

The Shelby County Chamber

BUSINES S CONNECTI ONS

July/August '24 Chamber Events

July 2

Ambassador Work Group

11:30AM-1:00PM

The Shelby County Chamber

July 3

Career Readiness Work Group

8:30AM-9:30AM

The Shelby County Chamber

July 3

Small Business Work Group

4:00PM-5:00PM

The Shelby County Chamber

July 4

Chamber Closed

All Day

July 4th Holiday

July 10

Women’s Business Council

11:30AM-1:00PM

Shelby County Instructional Services Center

July 11

Governmental Affairs Work Group

8:30AM-9:30AM

Sain Associates - HWY280

July 18

Business After Hours

5:30PM-7:00PM

Oak Mountain Brewing Company

Aug. 6

Ambassador Work Group

11:30AM - 1:00PM

The Shelby County Chamber

August 8 Go and Grow Workshop

featuring Michael Smith, The Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence

This workshop is facilitated by the Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Michael Smith. It will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Chamber. The cost to attend is $10 per person for Chamber

investors or $20 per person for “future” investors. Register by emailing Karen Williams at karen@shelbychamber.org, calling 205-663-4542 (ext. 107) or visiting shelbychamber.org.

TSCC August “Community Luncheon” Features “State of Our Schools throughout Shelby County”

The Chamber’s August Community Luncheon—hosted by the Chamber’s Career Readiness Work Group—is scheduled to feature presentations from Alabaster City Schools, Hoover City Schools, Pelham City Schools and Shelby County Schools during the annual “State of Schools throughout Shelby County.”

The community luncheon will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 28 in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11 a.m. for business networking, and the program will begin promptly at 11:40 a.m.

Organizations engaged in educational

programs and activities are invited to participate in the showcase feature. Contact the Chamber with questions or for more details on availability for a Showcase Table at 205-663-4542.

The investment is $25 per person for Shelby Chamber investors or $35 per person for “future” investors and includes lunch. Reserved corporate tables of six are available for $150.

To ensure your participation, reservations are required by Monday, Aug. 26. Contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 205-663-4542 or visit shelbychamber.org to register.

Aug. 7

Career Readiness Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM The Shelby County Chamber

Aug. 7

Small Business Work Group 4:00PM-5:00PM The Shelby County Chamber

Aug. 8

Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates - HWY280

Aug. 14

Leadership Session with Kristine Sizemore 8:30AM-10:00AM

Virtual

Aug. 14

Women’s Business Council 11:30AM-1:00PM Faulkner University

Aug. 20 CoffeeNET Event 8:30AM-9:30AM Legacy Credit Union Meadowbrook

Aug. 28 State of Our Schools 11:30AM-1:00PM Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena

For information on Chamber work groups and how to get involved, visit shelbychamber.org or email info@ shelbychamber.org.

Ambassador of the Month

Congratulations to Rob Gerchow for earning “Ambassador of the Month.” Rob has lived in Shelby County for the majority of his life. He is married with four adult sons and three grandchildren. He has worked for Servpro for 10 years. Servpro is one of the most recognized cleaning and restoration companies in the world. For more information, contact Servpro of Birmingham at 205-664-6770 or visit their website, servproshelbycounty.com.

Presenting Sponsors

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McClendon Counseling & Consulting and The Rinehart Agency - Columbiana

Inverness Eye Care - Hoover

Southeastern Construction Partners, LLC - Pelham

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2024 Board of Directors

As of 5/31/24

OFFICERS

(Executive Committee)

Chamber Chair

April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC

Chair-Elect

Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union

Vice Chair, Business Development & Support

Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance

Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing

Jeff Purvis

A. C. Legg, Inc.

Vice Chair, Community & Career

Development

Amiee Mellon

University of Montevallo

Vice Chair, Finance & Administration

John Collier Progress Bank

Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs

Melissa Dixon

CDI Janitorial Services

Vice Chair, Investor Relations

Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College

Immediate Past Chair

Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty

DIRECTORS

Traci Fox T. Fox SalonSpa

Anna Catherine Roberson Alabama Power Company

William Norwood PNC

Benji Sawyer Sawyer Solutions, LLC

Chad Scroggins

Shelby County

Teresa Vick Regions

Holly Dean Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Meribeth Gilbert McLeod Software

Bruce Gouin Express Employment Professionals

Nedra Moore Creations Galore and Moore

Chris Stricklin Dunn Companies

Chris Wilder Sealing Equipment Products Company

Josh Coker Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Julie Godfrey

Shelby County Instructional Services Center

Scott Gossett Spire Alabama

Wade Kallaher

Birmingham Coca Cola Bottling Company

Keith Strickland Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood

Terri Williams AT&T - Alabama

Tampia Anderson The Arc of Shelby County

Ken Delgreco Urban Home Market

Alec Etheredge

Shelby County Newsmedia, Inc.

Micah McLaughlin Irons Media Group

The Hon. Brian Puckett (Ex-Officio, SCMA) City of Helena

Amy Sturdivant (ExOfficio) 58 INC

(April 13-May 10, 2024)

uBirmingham Chimney Services

uHomeworx Birmingham uAdvance America

uGalactic Employer Services

uAlfa Insurance – Kyle Hicks Agency

Your Chamber at work

(April 13-May 10, 2024)

- Responded to 61 requests for business and community information

- Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber and community events through the following social media outlets: - Chamber Facebook: 35 “new follows,” 6,809 “post reaches” and 7,183 “total followers”

- X (Twitter): 16 “tweets,” 426 “tweet impressions” 49 “profile visits” and 2,929 “followers”

- Instagram: 1,783 “followers,” 263 “post reaches” and 9 “new followers”

- LinkedIn 1,009 (5 new) “followers,” 57 “unique visitors” and 1,556 “post impressions”

- WBC Facebook: 535 “followers” and 63 “post reaches”

Who’s Who

of Shelby County Businesses

Through their voluntary investment, these chamber investors support a program of work designed to make Shelby County an even better place to live and do business. 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.

The Shelby County Chamber Who’s Who Directory consists of Investors at the “Sustaining Level” or higher. For our complete investor list, please visit shelbychamber.org.

Block listings = Forward Shelby County Investors

As of 5/29/24

ACCOUNTING

Access Accounting (205) 516-4644 www.accessaccounting.net

Aprio, LLP (205) 991-5506 www.aprio.com

Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC (205) 982-5500 www.bmss.com

Deloach, Barber & Caspers CPA (205) 822-6350 www.dbccpas.com/

Essential Solutions, LLC (205) 663-8686 www.essential-solutions.biz

Graham and Associates, CPAs (205) 663-6673 www.grahamandassociates.net

I.H. McNeill, III, PC (205) 982-2664 www.ihmcneill.com

Jones & Associates, LLC (205) 436-8481 www.jonesandassociates.net

SAS Tax & Accounting, LLC (205) 621-0388 www.sastaxandaccounting.com

Simple Tax Solutions (205) 683-5313 www.simpletaxsolutions.info

Warren Averett, LLC (205) 979-4100 www. warrenaverett.com/offices/ birmingham

ADVERTISING & MARKETING SERVICES

BLR Further LLC (205) 324-8005 http://blrfurther.com

Lavish Events and Marketing (205) 249-3999 www.lavisheventsandmarketing.com

Fusion One Marketing (205) 206-6070 www.fusiononemarketing.com/

Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 www.myhelenacitynews.com

Plexamedia (877) 497-4606 www.plexamedia.com

Radio Active (205) 663-1859 www.radioactivebirmingham.com/

Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES

Crown Trophy of Pelham (205) 621-7393 www.crowntrophy.com

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

Kopri Signs & Graphics, LLC (205) 903-1642 www.kopripromotions.com

Shelby Printing 205-664-3390 Shelbyprinting.com

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

3D Air Services LLC (205) 664-3501 www.3dairserve.com

Carden Heating & Cooling (205) 669-2459 www.cardenhvac.com

AIRBNB

Legacy Landing Group LLC (205) 358-7011 www.legacylandinggroup.com

ALTERATIONS

By George (205) 663-7004 http://bygeorgeusa.com

APARTMENTS & LEASING SERVICES

360 Management 205-624-4624

Hill Brook Manor / Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020

Meadow Wood Apartments (205) 663-1101 www.sealyrealty.com

One Stop Housing LLC 941-993-9563 Onestophousing.com

The Abbey at Inverness (205) 991-9060 www.abbeyresidential.com/ apartments/al/birmingham/hunt-cliffroad/

The Huntley Apartments (205) 621-7062 www.huntleyapartmenthomes.com

Trails at Alabaster (205) 663-2824 www.trailsatalabaster.com

Turtle Lake Apartment Homes (205) 991-3719 www.turtlelakeapts.info

Wellington Manor Apartments (205) 621-0811 www.wellingtonmanorapts.com

APPLIED BEHAVIOR THERAPY

Freedom Therapies, Inc. (205) 358-7311 www.freedomtherapies.net

ARCHITECTS

Barry Davis Architects, PC (205) 444-1112 www.BarryDavisArchitects.com

Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, Inc. (205) 879-4462 www.gmcnetwork.com

Lathan Associates Architects, PC (205) 988-9112 www.lathanassociates.com/

O’Kelley Architecture LLC (205) 637-1124 www.okelleyarchitecture.com

TRO Jung/Brannen, Inc. (205) 324-6744 www.trojb.com/

ART & PAINTING CLASSES

Chris Cuz Designs (954) 608-7220 www.chriscruzdesigns.com

Old Mill Square (205) 669-5800 www.oldmillsquarecolumbiana.com

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

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Proveer at Grande View (205) 307-5500 www.proveeratgrandeview.com

The Bluffs at Greystone (205) 379-0322 www.phoenixsrliving.com

ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 www.alabamanonprofits.org

Aldridge Gardens (205) 682-8019 www.aldridgegardens.com

Closettec Inc. (205) 529-1786 www.closettecofalabama.com

Better Business Bureau (205) 558-2222 www.bbb.org/csal

Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association (205) 980-0540 www.carsbirmingham.com

Chelsea Business Alliance (205) 678-0123 www.facebook.com/ chelseabusinessalliance/

Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 www.birminghambuilder.com

ATTORNEYS

Alabama Law Services, LLC (205) 419-4414 www.alabamalawservices.com

Bradford & Holliman, LLC (205) 663-0281 www.bradfordholliman.com

Dentons Sirote (205) 930-5100 www.dentons.com/en/globalpresence/united-states/birmingham

Ellis, Head, Owens & Justice (205) 669-6783 www.wallaceellis.com

Fulmer, May & Stuckey, LLC (205) 991-6367 www.fmslawfirm.com

Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC (205) 982-3325 www.ginamcdonaldlaw.com

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC (205) 324-4400 www.handfirm.com

Roland Milling Law, LLC (205) 620-1278 www.elizabethroland.com

Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial (205) 572-4100 www.wwhgd.com

AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH

Alabaster Car Wash & Wax Center (205) 358-8517 www.facebook.com/alabastercarwash

Blessed 2 Wash LLC (205) 409-5786 www.blessed2wash.as.me

Marc-1 Express Car Wash (205) 380-7404 www.marc1carwash.com/

AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMIZATION

Southern Off Road (205) 685-1911 www.southernoffroad.com

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

Chevrolet Bessemer (205) 409-3083 www.chevroletbessemer.com

DonohooAuto, LLC (205) 444-9333 www.donohooauto.com

EAW Exclusive Auto Wholesale (205) 406-5644 www.eawcars.net

Long Lewis Auto Group - Alabaster (205) 663-3831 www.longlewisalabaster.com

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

RV Roadway & Roadway Collision Center Inc. (205) 663-0046 www.rvroadway.com

Southtown Motors (205) 663-4590 www.southtownmotors.com

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

Graves Automotive 205-668-6261 Gravesautomotive.net

AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL

Burton Campers, Inc. (205) 668-0075 www.burtoncampers.com

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR

Cahaba Tire (205) 663-0433 www.cahabatire.com

Chelsea Tire & Service (205) 719-3321 chelseatireandservice.com

Chevrolet Bessemer (205) 409-3083 chevroletbessemer.com

Collision Pro (205) 514-1588 www.touchuppro.net

Empire Autohaus, Inc. (205) 664-5757 www.empireautohaus.com

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers - 136 1st Street North, Alabaster

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers – Calera (205) 651-7276

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers - Helena (205) 942-8957 www.expressoil.com

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, 2308 Pelham Parkway, Pelham (205) 620-9244

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, 2874 Pelham Parkway, Pelham (205) 664-1711

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, 851 1st Street North, Alabaster (205) 663-1690

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, Corporate (205) 945-1771 www.expressoil.com

Greystone Tire and Automotive (205) 980-5113 www.greystonetireandauto.com/

Hoover Automotive (205) 587-4888 www.hoover-automotive.com

Howard Tire & Automotive Service (205) 669-4509 www.howardtowing.com/

Lynn Johnson Collision Repair, Inc. (205) 678-3784 www.lynnjohnsoncollision.net/

Melton Automotive (205) 663-8088 www.meltonautomotive.com

Mobile Fleet Specialists of Birmingham, Inc. (205) 564-8660 www.mobilefleetspecialists.com

Quick Lane Tire & Auto Care (205) 668-4244 www.mccartyford.com/ford-quicklane-calera-al-2/

Shelby Auto Service (205) 664-4727 www.shelbyautoservice.com

BAKERY

Creations Galore and Moore (205) 690-8399 www.creationsgaloreandmoore.com/

Crumbl Cookie (205) 285-3203 www.crumblcookies.com

Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ Cadence Place (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com

Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ Pelham (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com/

Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ the Colonnade (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com/

Emily’s Heirloom Pound Cakes (205) 937-7392 www.emilyheirloompoundcakes.com

JaWanda’s Sweet Potato Pies (205) 874-9880 www.jawandasweetpotatopie.com/ contact

BARTER EXCHANGE

MOXEY - Birmingham (205) 991-7050 www.moxeybham.com

Tradebank of Birmingham (205) 529-1786 www.birmingham.tradebank.com

BEAUTY SALONS

European Wax Center (205) 637-3201 www.waxcenter.com/

JustFabByKayla 601-323-7745 www.justfabbykayla.glossgenius.com

Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio @ Inverness Plaza (205) 995-2442

www.facebook.com/Merle-NormanCosmetics-Birmingham-Alabama-atInverness-1689582458033213/

Shear Elegance (205) 365-9539 www.facebook. com/31shearelegance/

T. Fox SALONSPA (205) 403-8369 tfoxsalon.com

BEVERAGE

Leaders’ Corner Coffee & Tea (205) 620-1700 www.leaderscorner.coffee

Just A Tish, Wine & More (205) 671-5267 www.justatishwine.com

The Beer Hog (205) 624-3096 www.thebeerhogal.com

The Chandelier Lounge (205) 260-6053

ThirsTea (205) 422-6761 www.thirstea280.com

BEVERAGE – DISTRIBUTION

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

Bowling Alley

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

BREWERY

Oak Mountain Brewing Company (205) 994-6544 www.oakmountainbrewing.com

BROKERAGE FIRM

Ellis Properties, Inc. 205-669-1863

Sunbelt Business Brokers (205)-903-3564 www.sunbeltbirmingham.com

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Dynamic Resultz Consulting 205-222-7649 Dynamicconsultinginc.com

Galactic Employer Services 205-941-7091 www.galactic-inc.com

Michael Smith - Entrepreneur in Residence (205) 568-2526 www.linkedin.com/in/ michaeltsmithusa/

LegalShield & IDShield (205) 503-3829 www.basult.wearelegalshield.com

The Neutral Solution (205) 202-6608 www.theneutralsolution.com

ZenBusiness 512-765-4985 www.zenbusiness.com/alabama-llc/

BUSINESS FURNISHINGS

Business Interiors (205) 939-1008 www.businteriors.com

CAMPGROUND

Birmingham South RV Park (205) 664-8832 www.birminghamrvpark.com/

CATERING SERVICES

Ann’s All Around Town Catering (205) 568-8610 www.allaroundtowncatering.com

The Artzy Cook (205) 502- 6707

CELLULAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICE

Save My Cell (205) 476-8663 www.alsavemycell.com

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless (205) 822-2526 www.cellularsales.com/aboutus

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 425-3253

Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 324-2100 www.birminghamchamber.com

Chilton County Chamber of Commerce (205) 755-2400 www.chiltonchamberonline.com

Fultondale Chamber of Commerce (205) 337-1629 www.fultondalechamber.com

Homewood Chamber of Commerce (205) 871-5631 www.homewoodchamber.org

Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 988-5672 www.hooverchamber.org

Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 699-5001 www.leedsareachamber.com

Montevallo Chamber of Commerce (205) 665-1519 www.montevallocc.com/wp/ Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce (205) 871-3779 www.mtnbrookchamber.org/

The Shelby County Chamber 205-663-4542 www.shelbychamber.org

Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 655-7535 www.trussvillechamber.com

Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce (205) 823-5011 www.vestaviahills.org

CHILDCARE

Ready, Set, Grow (205) 678-7123 www.childcarecenter.us/provider_ detail/readyset_grow_cdc_chelsea_al Vinehouse Nursery (205) 564-8564 www.vinehousenursery.com

CHURCHES

Columbiana United Methodist Church (205) 669-7164

DAYSPRING Church (205) 588-8681 www.dclife.org

First Baptist Church of Columbiana (205) 669-3128 www.fbccol.net/ Pelham Church of God (205) 664-0120 www.pelhamchurch.com

CLEANING SERVICES

Quintana Quality Services (205) 738-1386 www.quintanaservices.com

CLINICAL LAB SERVICES

GoldenPoint Scientific Labs (205) 573-6222 www.goldenpointlabs.com

CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

Bountiful Gifts & Apparel 205-677-4008 www.bountifulgifts.net

Grateful Lotus (205) 624-3056 www.gratefullotus.com

Prissy Lola Boutique (256) 626-0109 www.prissylolaboutique.com

Salt Clothing Co 205-238-5926

COFFEE

7 Brew Coffee 205-443-9609 www.southernbrew.com

Scooter’s Coffee 205-317-6273 www.scooterscoffee.com

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

JUNK REMOVAL

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling (205) 223-0612 www.JDogjunkremoval.com

COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES

CDI Janitorial Services (205) 981-2171 cdibirmingham.com

COMMUNITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

AARP Alabama (866) 542-8167 states.aarp.org/region/alabama/

Adaptive Aquatics (205) 807-7519 www.adaptiveaquatics.org

Alabama Forest Owners’ Association, Inc. (205) 987-8811 www.afoa.org

Alabaster Arts Council (205) 664-9273 www.alabastercityfestonline.com

Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620

American Red Cross - Shelby Jefferson Office (205) 439-7800 www.redcross.org/local/al-ms/aboutus/locations/mid-alabama

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham - Shelby County Office (205) 378-4050 www.bbbsbhm.org

Cahaba River Society (205) 322-5326 www.cahabariversociety.org/

Columbiana Housing Authority (205) 669-6921

Columbiana Main Street (205) 209-2417 www.facebook.com/ ColumbianaMainStreet1/?hc_ location=ufi

Compact2020 (205) 605-1824 www.compact2020.com

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

Grace Klein Community (205) 490-7516 www.gracekleincommunity.com/

Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports (205) 607-0504 www.physicalfitness.alabama. gov

Junior Achievement of Alabama, Inc. (205) 290-9365 www.juniorachievement.org/web/ ja-birmingham/ King’s Home (205) 678-8331 www.kingshome.com/

Leadership Shelby County www.leadershipshelbycounty.com/

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

Montevallo Main Street (205) 665-2555 ext. 106 www.facebook.com/ MontevalloMainStreet/

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

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

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

Shelby Emergency Assistance (205) 665-1942 www.shelbyemergencyassistance. com/

Shelby Humane 205-669-3916 www.shelbyhumane.org

The Arc of Shelby County (205) 664-9313 www.thearcofshelby.org

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

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

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

Computer Services & Solutions

Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (205) 980-9903 www.cvcsllc.com

Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Adobe (408) 753-5826 www.adobe.com

Doozer Software, Inc. (205) 413-8302 www.doozer.com

HybridHOA (205) 267-0818 www.hybridhoa.com

McLeod Software (205) 823-5100 www.mcleodsoftware.com

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Abacus Technologies 884-443-5900 www.abacustechnologies.com

CONSTRUCTION

Adams Homes, LLC (205) 620-1173 www.adamshomes.com

American Concrete Foundations and Walls LLC 205-995-1099 www.acfw.us

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (205) 328-4000 www.brasfieldgorrie.com

Champion Technologies, LLC (205) 663-6116 www.control4.com/dealer/ championtechnologiesllc1-35124/ pelham-al/

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

JWD Services LLC 205-601-8879 www.jwdservicesllc.com

M.J. Harris Construction Services, LLC (205) 380-6800 www.mjharris.com

South East Concrete, LLC (205) 995-9888 /www.seccompany.com

Timberline Construction Group LLC (205) 848-8300 www.timberlineconstructiongrp.com/

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTSALES AND SERVICE

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (205) 664-4833 www.thompsontractor. com/

CONSULTING

Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, LLC (573) 953-0717

Manley LLC 205-276-5888 www.eosworldwide.com/duncanmanley

CONVENIENCE STORES

Quick Shop (205) 682-2766 www.qshop.us

Raceway Hwy 280 (205) 995-6601 www.racewaystores.com

Raceway Oak Mountain (205) 982-2900 www.racewaystores.com

COUNSELING SERVICES

ATRF/GEO Group (205) 669- 1187 www.georeentry.com

Christy Hayes Counseling (205) 242-0434 www.christyhayescounseling.com

Integrative Health Services, LLC (205) 644-1166 www.ihealthservices.org

McClendon Counseling & Consulting, LLC 205-728-4648 aubrianna-mcclendon.clientsecure.me

Warrior Wellness Group, LLC (205) 624-2422 www.warriorwellnessgroup.com

COUNTRY CLUBS & SPECIALTY STORES

Greystone Golf & Country Club (205) 980-5200 www.greystonecc.com

DANCE SCHOOL

Tippi Toes Birmingham (205) 907-0116 www.tippitoesdance.com

DELIVERY SERVICE

KATs Delivery (205) 624-0777 www.katsdelivery.com

DENTAL

Acton Family Dentistry (205) 823-2258 www.alabamafamilydentistry.com

Albritton & Ardovino Family Dentistry (205) 664-7610 www.aaFamilyDental.com

Buck Creek Family Dental (205) 624-4570 www.heartlanddental.com

Calera Dental Center, P.C. (205) 620-3312

www.caleradentalcenter.com

Elite Dentistry & Implant Center (205) 678-2525 www.elitedentistryal.com/

Greystone Smile Design (205) 981-7775 www.greystonesmiledesign.com/

Kari Bartlett DMD, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (205) 663-6545

Montevallo Family Dentistry - Dr. Bobby F. Shunnarah DMD (205) 665-2224 www.montevallofamdentistry.com

Pelham Dental Care (205) 663-6246 www.pelhamdentalcare.com

Premier Family Dentistry (205) 621-5304 www.premierfamilyofalabaster.com

Shelby Pediatric Dentistry (205) 419-7444 www.shelbypediatric.com

StoneCreek Dental Care (205) 663-1280 www.stonecreekdentalcare.com

Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, PC (205) 663-6545 www.thomasdudney.com

Toothbud Dentistry (205) 668-7766 www.toothbudcalera.com

DEVELOPERS

Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809

Enviro-Systems (205) 437-3779 www.enviro-systemsllc.com/services/

DISINFECTION TECHNOLOGIES

Clean Surface LLC (205) 229-3588 www.cleansurface.info

DISTRIBUTORS

ATG Distribution (256) 249-8578 www.atgdistribution.com

Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC (205) 663-2494 www.avantilipids.com

BTC Wholesale Distributors, Inc. (205) 324-2581 www.btcwholesale.com/

Hibbett Distribution Center (205) 942-8398 www.hibbett.com

Morrow Water Technologies, Inc. (205) 991-7222 www.morrowwater.com

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Gone for Good Secure Document Destruction (205) 943-5252 www.ucpgoneforgood.com

Drug Testing Fastest Labs of South Birmingham (205) 498-0444 fastestlabs.com/south-birmingham

DRY CLEANING SERVICES

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

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

Legacy Cleaners (205) 408-8800 www.facebook.com/ LegacyCleanersGreystone/ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

58 INC. - Shelby County Economic Development Corporation (205) 620-6658 58inc.org/

Alabama Works (800) 248-0033 www.madeinalabama.com

Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (205) 943-4700 www.edpa.org/

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

EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT

Alabama 4H Center (205) 669-4241 www.alabama4hcenter.org

Alabama Wildlife Center (205) 663-7930 www.alabamawildlifecenter.org

American Village (205) 665-3535 www.americanvillage.org

McWane Science Center (205) 714-8372 www.mcwane.org

EDUCATION - SCHOOLS

Alabaster City Board of Education (205) 663-8400 www.alabasterschools.org

Calera High School (205) 682-6100 Shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cahs/ index.htm

Career Technical Educational Center (205) 682-6650 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/ sccc/index.htm

Central Alabama Community College (256) 234-6346 www.cacc.edu

Chelsea High School (205) 682-7290 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/ chhs/index.htm

Coosa Valley Academy (205) 672-7326 www.coosavalleyacademy.org/

Cornerstone Christian School (205) 669-7777 www.cornerstonechargers.com

Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 www.faulkner.edu

Helena High School (205) 682-3650 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/hhs

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

Jefferson State Community College (205) 520-5900 www.jeffersonstate.edu/

Montevallo High School (205) 682-6400 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/ mhs/

Pelham City Schools (205) 624-3700 www.pelhamcityschools.org/

Pelham High School (205) 624-3701 www.phs.pelhamcityschools.org/

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

Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910

Shelby County Schools Education Foundation (205) 682-5255 www.shelbyedfoundation.org

Stephens College of Business at University of Montevallo (205) 665-6540 www.montevallo.edu/academics/ colleges/college-of-business/

Thompson High School (205) 685-6700 www.acsboe.org/Domain/10

University of Montevallo (205) 665-6230 www.montevallo.edu

Vincent Middle/High School (205) 682-7300

EDUCATION – TRAINING AND TUTORING

Grade Power Learning (205) 620-2373 www.gradepowerlearning.com

HeartSouth CPR Training Services LLC (205) 296-3447 www. HeartSouthCPR.com

Grade Power Learning (205) 620-2373 www.gradepowerlearning.com

Mathnasium of Inverness Corners 205-437-3322 Mathnasium.com/invernesscorners

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

EPI. INC. (205) 436- 8175

Inline Electric & Lighting Showroom (205) 982-7511 www.inlinelighting.com

Johns Electric Inc (205) 426-0583 Johnselectricservice.com

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT

2065 Wealth Management 205-444-5588 www.2065wealthmanagement.com

EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES & SERVICES

Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542 alabamaworks.alabama.gov/vosnet/ Default.aspx

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

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Advanced Electrical Co., LLC (205) 664-4500 www.advancedelectricalcompany. com

ENGINEERS

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

DSLD Land Management

AquaScapes (205) 437-1012 www.dsldland.com

Engineering Design Technologies, Inc (205) 942-8631 www.edtinc.net

Engineers of the South, LLC (205) 327-9140 www.engineersofthesouth.com

ESP Associates (205) 664-8498 www.espassociates.com

Garver USA (205) 443-3080 www.GarverUSA.com

Gonzalez-Strength & Associates, Inc. (205) 942-2486 www.gonzalez-strength.com

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors (205) 484-0227 www.hargrove-epc.com

MW/ Davis Dumas & Associates, Inc. (205) 252-0246 www.mwdda.com

Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 940-6420 www.sain.com/

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Corblu Ecology Group, LLC (205) 677-0322 www.corblu.com

EVENT

ESPN/TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl (205) 733-3776 www.ticketsmarterbirminghambowl. com/

EVENT & MEETING SPACE

Destined Events (205) 564-2307 www.destinedevents.net

Oak Island Mansion, LLC (205) 614-4800 www.oakislandmansion.com

Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena (205) 620-6448 www.pelhamciviccomplex.com/ Venue31 (205) 419-7226 www.venue31.com/

EXTENDED STAY

AHI Corporate Housing (205) 987-7797 www.theahigroup.com

Homewood Suites Birmingham Riverchase (205) 637-2900 homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/ hotels/alabama/homewood-suitesby-hilton-birmingham-sw-riverchasegalleria-BHMHMHW/index.html

Homewood Suites Inverness (205) 995-9823 www.birmingham.homewoodsuites. com

EYE CARE

Alabaster Eye Care (205) 624-3088 www.alabastereyecare.com

Dr. Kye L. Mansfield, Optometrist (205) 663-3937 drkyemansfield.com/

Eyes on Chelsea Vision Care (205) 980-4530 www.eyesonchelsea.com

Hayes Eye Center (205) 678-2020 www.hayeseye.com/

Inverness Eye Care (205) 991-0020 www.invernesseyecare.com

Paige Chambers, OD (205) 987-0696

Pelham Eye Center (205) 624-4736 www.pelhameyecenter.com

Pelham Eye Center (205) 624-4736 www.pelhameyecenter.com

Schaeffer Eye Center of Greystone (205) 979-2020 www.schaeffereyecenter.com

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

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

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

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

Southlake Optometry (205) 968-1160 www.southlakeeyes.com

VISION FIRST EYE CENTER INC (205) 949-2020 visionfirsteyecenter.com/

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

FAMILY AND CHILD RESOURCE GUIDE

Sav-A-Life Shelby, Inc. (205) 664-1667 www.savalifeshelby.org

FERTILITY

Innovative Fertility Specialists (205) 509-0700 www.ifsinvo.health

FINANCIAL COACHING & CONSULTING

Edward Jones Investments - Laci Graul (205) 388-7399

Everett Advisory Partners 1-205-790-8498 www.everettadvisory.com

G Group Investments & Consulting LLC (205) 370-4195

Kelley and Mullis Wealth Management (205) 733-8006 www.kmwealthmanagement.com

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Alabama Credit Union (205) 777-0938 www.alabamacu.com

AlaTrust Credit Union (800) 264-8031 www.alatrustcu.com

America’s First Federal Credit Union (800) 633-8431 www.amfirst.org

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

APCO Employees Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-8406 www.apcocu.org

Avadian Credit Union Corporate (205) 985-2828 www.avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union Greystone (205) 437-3696 www.avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union Hoover (205) 989- 5220 www.avadiancu.com

Avadian Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-7797 www.avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union of Helena (205) 621-4262 www.avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union of Pelham (205) 620-2332 www.avadiancu.com/

Advance America 205-668-4177 www.advanceamerica.net

BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 www.bancorpsouth.com

Bryant Bank (205) 408-6401 www.bryantbank.com/

Bryant Bank of Columbiana (205) 670-9735 www.bryantbank.com

CB&S Bank (205) 408-5560 www.cbsbank.com

Central State Bank (205) 605-0350 www.centralstatebank.com

Central State Bank of Calera (205) 624-6260

Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-3600 www.coosapinesfcu.org

eCO Credit Union of Alabaster (205) 226-3912 www.ecocu.org

Edward Jones Investments - Daniel Logan (205) 216-6952 www.edwardjones.com

FirstBank 205-236-5850 www.firstbankonline.com

First Financial Bank (205) 664-1824 www.ffbalabama.com

First Horizon Hoover (205) 803-5949 www.firsthorizon.com

First US Bank (205) 582-1074 www.firstusbank.com/

First US Bank of Calera (205) 668-0425 www.firstusbank.com

First US Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3550 www.firstusbank.com/index.htm

First US of Harpersville (205) 672-8752 www.firstusbank.com

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 933-9933 www.legacycreditunion.com

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

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

Mutual Savings Credit Union of Pelham (205) 682-6345 www.mutualsavings.org

Mutual Savings Credit Union of Riverchase (205) 682-1167 www.mutualsavings.org

NobleBank & Trust (205) 588-7060 www.noblebank.com

Pee Wee’s Pawn Shop 205-664-5690 www.peeweepawn.com

People’s Bank of Alabama 205-438-7164 www.peoplesbankal.com

PNC Bank (205) 657-6682 https://www.pnc.com

United Community (205) 822-5500 www.myprogressbank.com

Regions Financial NA (205) 264-4993 www.regions.com

Regions Financial of Columbiana (205) 669-4061 www.regions.com

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

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

Regions Financial of Inverness (205) 408-1301 www.regions.com

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

Regions of Montevallo (205) 665-4708 regions.com

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

Renasant Bank of Chelsea (205) 678-2265 www.renasant.com

Renasant Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3161

Renasant Bank of Pelham (205) 663-3834 www.renasantbank.com/

ServisFirst Bank (205) 447-2729 www.servisfirstbank.com

SouthState Bank (205) 313-2100 www.southstatebank.com

Synovus (205) 868-4808 www.synovus.com/

Synovus Pelham (205) 803-4593 www.synovus.com

Valley Bank (205) 408-2000 www.valley.com/

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

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

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

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

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

Wells Fargo of Alabaster (205) 620-1009 www.wellsfargo.com

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

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

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

FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS

777 Investments LLC 573-953-0717

FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES

OneAscent Financial Services (205) 847-1343 www.oneascent.com/

PS & G Financial Partners (205) 776-6651 www.www.psg-fp.com/

FIRE & WATER RESTORATION

DryTech Water Restoration (205) 637-0143 www.mydrytech.com

PuroClean of Birmingham (205) 994-7227 www.puroclean.com/pes-al

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

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

FLIGHT SCHOOL

Over The Mountain Aviation (205) 670-6359 www.otmaviation.com

FIRE PROTECTION

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

FLOORING, CARPET, HARDWOOD

Carpet Outlet of Pelham (205) 663-4393 www.carpetoutletpelham.com/

Floor Coverings International of Birmingham (205) 332-1460 www.birmingham. floorcoveringsinternational.com

Hill’s Carpet (205) 358-7879 hillscarpetstore.com

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

Amazing Flowers & Occasions 205-669-7061 www.amazingfloweres.florist

Bella Blooms and Designs (205) 624-2217 www.bellabloomsanddesigns.com

FOOD

Lickin Good Donuts 205-593-4647

FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES

Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods (205) 406-8421 www.smileybrothersfoods.com

Sysco Food Services of Central AL, Inc. 205-668-0001 www.sysco.com

FOOD - SEASONINGS

A.C. Legg, Incorporated (205) 324-3451 www.aclegg.com

FOOD WHOLESALE

Southeastern Food Merchandisers (205) 664-3322 www.southeasternfood.com/

FUNDRAISING

Funding Solutions (512) 382-7270 www.funsol.com

FUNERAL HOMES

Bolton Funeral Home (205) 669-3179 www.boltonfuneralhome.com/

Charter Funeral Home (205) 621-0800 www.charterfuneral.com

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Southeastern Construction Partners, LLC (205) 637-5020 www. southeasternconstructionpartners. com/

GOLF

Ballantrae Golf Club (205) 620-GOLF (4653) www.ballantraegolf.com/

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

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

GOVERNMENT - CITY

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

City of Alabaster (205) 664-6800 www.cityofalabaster.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 Helena (205) 663-2161 www.cityofhelena.org/

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

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.pelhamalabama.gov

City of Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0100 www.vestaviahills.net

City of Vincent (205) 672-2261 www.cityofvincental.com/

Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 www.harpersvilleal.gov/

Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 www.mtlaurel.com

Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 www.westoveralabama.org/

Town of Wilsonville (205) 669-6180 www.wilsonvilleal.com/

Town of Wilton (205) 665-2021 www.wiltonalabama.net/

Government - County Circuit and District Court (205) 669-8588

Shelby County (205) 670-6550 www.shelbyal.com

Shelby County Circuit Clerk (205) 669-3760 www.18jc.alacourt.gov

Shelby County Commission, District 1 (205) 669-6743

Shelby County Commission, District 2 (205) 427-4289

Shelby County Commission, District 3 (205) 665-9573

Shelby County Commission, District 4 (205) 663-7334

Shelby County Commission, District 5 (205) 988-4483

Shelby County Commission, District 6 (205) 988-0658

Shelby County Commission, District 7 (205) 985-7179

Shelby County Commission, District 8 (205) 982-8717

Shelby County Commission, District 9 (205) 678-2020

Shelby County Coroner (205) 669-3846 www.shelbyal.com/219/CoronersOffice

Shelby County Department of Development Services (205) 620-6650 www.shelbyal.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.shelbyal.com/index. aspx?nid=252

Shelby County Engineer (205) 669-3880

Shelby County Finance Manager (205) 669-3943

Shelby County Health Department (205) 620-1650

Shelby County Juvenile Services (205) 669-3831

Shelby County Planning Commission (205) 960-7220 www.shelbyal.com/

Shelby County Probate Judge (205) 669-3713

Shelby County Property Tax Commission (205) 670-6900

GOVERNMENT - FEDERAL

SBA - Alabama District Office (205) 290-7101 www.sba.gov/district/alabama

U. S. Representative Gary Palmer6th Congressional District (205) 968-1290 www.palmer.house.gov/

U. S. Senator Kate Britt’s Office (205) 731-1384 www.shelby.senate.gov

U. S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s Office (202) 224-4124 www.tuberville.senate.gov

GOVERNMENT - STATE

Alabama House of Representatives (205) 612- 2433 www.susandubose.com

Judge Matt Fridy, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals (205) 280-0260

State Representative Kenneth Paschal (334) 261-0500 www.kennethpaschal.com/

Senator J.T. Waggoner (205) 978-7405

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

State Representative Leish Nelsey, District 15

State Representative Arnold Mooney, District 43

State Representative Corley Ellis, District 41 (334) 242-7600

State Representative Susan Duboser, District 45 (205) 699-7392

State Representative Jim Carns, District 48 (334) 242-7600

State Representative Russell Bedsole, District 49 (334) 261-0500

State Senator April Weaver, District 14 (334) 261-0886

GROCERS

Food Outlet (205) 668-2315 www.savmorcalera.com

Mi Pueblo Supermarket (205) 685-1446 www.mipueblosupermarket.com

Piggly Wiggly Grocery of Columbiana (205) 669-4278

Piggly Wiggly of Dunnavant Valley (205) 918-7120 www.thepigbham.com

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Aesthetic Dermatology (205) 588-7000 www.dermatologistsofbirmingham. com

The Glamour Grotto 205-326-7101 www.instagram.com/the. glamourgrotto

HEALTH & FITNESS

Champions Boxing (205) 358-8176 www.championsboxingal.com

Jazzercise Riverchase Fitness Center (205) 737-3488 www.jazzercise.com/location/ jazzercise-riverchase-fitnesscenter-17433

Uncommon Physical Therapy LLC (507) 358-9993 www.uncommonPT.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Brookdale University Park (205) 870-0786 www.brookdale.com

Element Wellness (205) 326-7333 elementwellness.me

Elise Hearn, Shaklee Independent Distributor (205) 821-2270 www.elise.myshaklee.com

Shelby County Physical Therapy 205-621-3077 www.shelbycountypt.com

Skin Wellness Center of Alabama (205) 871-7332 www.skinwellnessal.com

Soul Story Therapy (205) 202-9685 www.soulstorytherapy.com

TherapySouth of Helena (205) 624-4708 www.therapysouth.com/locations/ helena/

HEALTH CARE

Absolute Health & Wellness (205) 218-6445 www.absolutehealthwellness.com

CardioVascular Associates (205) 510-5000 www.cvapc.com Fresenius Medical Care 205-664-9106 www.fmcna.com

GoldenPoint Scientific Labs (205) 573-6222 www.goldenpointlabs.com

Premier Assisted Living- Memory Care (205) 542-6858 www.premierassisted.com

Pro Health Home Health & Hospice (205) 619-6009 www.prohealthgroup.com

Right at Home (205) 460-1062

www.rahbhm.com

HEALTH INSURANCE

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 www.bcbsal.org/web/index.html

VIVA Health Cafe (205) 978-4911 www.vivahealth.com

HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES

Encore Resales Inc. (205) 358-7690 www.encorehome.com

Flipsies Furniture (205) 957-4001 www.flipsiesfurniture.com

Gabriella White Corporation (205) 358-9585 www.summerclassicshome.com

Summer Classics (205) 358-9200 www.summerclassics.com

The Prickly Pear (205) 260-4490 www.thepricklypearonline.com

Urban Home Market (205) 980-4663 www.urbanhomemarket.com

HOME HEALTH CARE

Expectcare (205) 444-0126 www.expectcare.com

Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice (205) 685-0421 www.comfortcarehomehealth.com

HOME HEALTH CARE - NONMEDICAL

Home Instead Senior Care 205-822-1915 www.homeinstead.com

Interim Healthcare Shelby (205) 974-1568 www.interimhealthcare.com

Pathlight Seniorcare Services, LLC (205) 715-8956 www.pathlightseniorcare.com

Synergy Homecare of Alabaster (205) 600-1001 www.synergyhomecare.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS - CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

Bath Fitter (205) 876-1760 www.bathfitter.com

Brown Lumber & Building Supply (205) 669-6715 www.brownlumber.com/

Coleman Construction, Inc. (205) 383-5472 colemanconstruction.net

Drain Right Guttering, LLC (205) 664-9828 www.drainrightguttering.com/

HOME INSPECTION SERVICES

Birmingham Chimney Services 205-547-0557 www.birmingham chimneyservices. com

Home Repair Service 205-858-1658 www.hrsbham.com

HOME SERVICES

Under One Roof, LLC (205) 365-8524 www.underoneroofllc.com

US Department of HUD (205) 731-2630

HOSPICE

Affinity Hospice (205) 644-8684 www.affinityhospice.com/ HOSPITAL

Children’s Health System (205) 638-9100 www.childrensal.org/

Encompass Health of Shelby County (205) 216-7600 www.shelbycountyrehab.com

Grandview Medical Center (205) 971-1000 www.grandviewhealth.com/

Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 www.shelbybaptistmedicalcenter. com/locations

Ascension St. Vincent’s (205) 930-2134 healthcare.ascension.org/

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING

Cisso Bean & Dutch, LLC (205) 542-8881 www.cissobeandutch.com

HVAC

Dunn’s HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical (205) 881-3866 www.calldunns.com

Engle Services (256) 369-1450 www.engleservices.com

Gulf States Automation, Inc. (205) 532-1990 www.gulfstatesautomation.com

Optimist Heating & Cooling, LLC (205) 542-3204 www.optimisthvac.com

Skelton’s Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration (205) 879-3413 www.skeltonsair.com

INDIVIDUAL

The Honorable Chris Curry (205) 908-7222

The Honorable Theoangelo Perkins (205) 669-6317 www.theo.lowerealty.com

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & SERVICES

Manville Material Handling Solutions (205) 985-9505 www.manvillesolutions.com

INDUSTRIAL, MEDICAL & SPECIALTY GASES

Holston Gases (205) 664-9087 www.holstongases.com

INDUSTRY

Altec, Inc. (205) 991-7733 www.altec.com/

EBSCO Industries, Inc. 205-991-6600 www.ebscoind.com

Plant Power & Control Systems, LLC (205) 663-4433 www.plantpower.com

SEPCO, Sealing Equipment Products Company (205) 403-7500 www.sepcousa.com

Vulcan Materials Company (205) 663-0749 www.vulcanmaterials.com

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Neulogix Solutions (659) 204-4332 www.neulogixsolutions.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CMIT Solutions of Birmingham South (205) 960- 2648 www.cmitsolutions.com

MC2 Development Team (205) 383-2332 www.mc2devteam.com

Redbald LLC 205-506-2119 www.redbald.com

Sawyer Solutions, LLC (844) 448-7767 www.sawyersolutionsllc.com/

INSULATED GLASS

Over The Mountain Glass, Inc. (205) 733-8938 www.otmglass.com

INSURANCE

Alfa Insurance – Kyle Hicks Agency 205-374-2110 www.alfainsurance.com/kylehicks

Benefit Specialists Group LLC 205-965-0614 KarenTheMedicareLady.com

Bob Butterworth State Farm Insurance (205) 665-7190 www.bobbutterworth.net

Farmers Insurance - Joseph Buff Agency (205) 701-4924 agents.farmers.com/al/chelsea/ joseph-buff

Hairston Brown Financial & Insurance Services (205) 685-1333 www.hairstonbrown.com

Legacy Insurance & Financial Services (formerly Insurance Place) (205) 995-1956 www.legacyinsurance.org

Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517 nbailey.com/page19.html

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

Ryan Fagerstrom State Farm Agency (205) 985-2917 www.insuredwithryan.com

Southern Heritage Insurance (205) 617- 8020 www.southernheritage.com

State Farm Insurance, Blake Guy Agency (205) 988-4525 www.blakeguyinsurance.com

State Farm Insurance, Brittani Morris Agency (205) 988-4526 www.statefarm.com/agent/US/ AL/Alabaster/Brittani-BradenBJMH4724VGE

State Farm Insurance Drew Balch Agency (256) 497-5123

State Farm Insurance, Tyler Rutledge Agency (205) 678-3334 www.planwithtyler.com

State Farm Insurance, Vivian Mora Agency (205) 822-5023 www.vivianmoraagency.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

Stagecoach Antiques, LLC (205) 623- 7629 www.stagecoachantiques.com

ITALIAN ICE

Jeremiahs Italian Ice 205-618-9118 www.facebook.com/ JeremiahsIce7002

LAND MANAGEMENT

Landscape Services, Inc. (205) 991-9584

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR

Advanced Landscape Services 205-493-1650 www.advancelandscape.com

LANDSCAPING/ VEGETATION CONTROL

Acre Group LLC (205) 453-9367 www.acrelandscape.com

SuperiorScape, Inc. (205) 678-2425 www.superiorscape.net

LAWN CARE SERVICES

Crown Landscaping & Lawn ServicesConstruction & Restoration (205) 624-2033 www.facebook.com/ crownlawnservices

The Grass Guys (205) 523-4897 www.birminghamgrass.com/

LEGAL SERVICES

AMP Law LLC (205) 641-4845 www.myAlabamalaw.com

Jim Pino & Associates, P.C. (205) 663-1581 www.jimpinoandassociates.com

Snable Stevenson & Silva 205-582-8000 www.snablestevenson.com

The Hardy Law Firm, LLC LIBRARIES

Albert L. Scott Public Library (205) 664-6822 www.shelbycounty-al.org

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

LIQUOR

The Spot @ 280 205-218-9227 www.bottlezoo.com/store/ bz_thespot LOCKSMITH

LockCorp Inc (205) 565-7339 www.lockcorpinc.com

LODGING

Best Western Plus Birmingham Inn (205) 995-8586 bwbirmingham.com

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

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 Pelham (205) 313-9500

Hampton Inn of Calera (205) 668-6565 www.calera.hamptoninn.com

Hyatt Place Birmingham-Inverness (205) 995-9242 www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ alabama/hyatt-place-birminghaminverness/bhmzi

Quality Inn Pelham (205) 444-9200 www.qualityinn.com/hotel-pelhamalabama-AL065#listpos1

Ramada (205) 987-0444

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

MACHINE & EQUIPMENT SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION

Snag Equipment & Lubrication (205) 296-0436 snagequipment.com

MANUFACTURER

Alabama Custom Trailer and RV LLC (205) 624- 3291 www.actrvalabama.com

Alabama Glas Tek, Inc. (205) 592-4527 www.alabamaglastek.com/

Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company 205-841-2653 Cocacolaunited.com/locations/ birmingham

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

Danieli Taranis LLC (205) 678-7451 www.danieli-usa.com

Manufacture Good (205) 937-6649 www.manufacturegood.org

Process Barron (205) 663-5330 www.processbarron.com/

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

Siluria Brewing Company LLC (205) 624- 3037 www.siluriabrewingcompany.com

Surface One Inc (205) 621-1125 surface1.com/

Vulcan Steel Products (205) 620-5100 www.vulc.com

MARINE / TRANSPORTATION

Coosa Composites (205) 663-3225 www.coosacomposites.com

MARKETING

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

Irons Media Group (205) 678-9079 www.ironsmediagroup.com

Nick the Marketer, LLC (205) 610-9550 www.nickthemarketer.com

Trustway Marketing (205) 451-1945 trustway.marketing

MEDIA

ABC 33/40 (205) 982-3942 www.abc3340.com/

CBS 42 (205) 322-4200 www.cbs42.com/

FOX6 WBRC-TV (205) 322-6666 www.myfoxal.com

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

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

WVTM 13 (205) 933-1313 www.alabamas13.com/

MEDICAL - GENERAL

American Family Care of Alabaster (205) 403-8902 www.afcurgentcare.com/ alabaster/?utm_source=GMB&utm_ medium=organic&utm_ campaign=alabaster

American Family Care of Calera (205) 319-8000 www.afcurgentcare.com

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

American Family Care of Pelham (205) 621-6411 www.afcurgentcare.com/ pelham/?utm_source=GMB&utm_ medium=organic&utm_ campaign=pelham

Columbiana Clinic (205) 669-3138 www.columbianaclinicllc.com/

Eminence Clinic Urgent Care Pelham (205) 920-1211 www.eminenceclinic.com

Fastpace Health (659) 242-5456 www.fastpacehealth.com

Grandview Medical Clinic of Columbiana (205) 670-9691

Southern Immediate Care (205) 409-2794 www.southerimmediatecare.com

Southern Wellness LLC (205) 624-4325 www.southernwellnessmed.com

Therachem Research Medilab LLC (205) 427-0419 therachem.net/

MEDICAL - SPECIALIZED

Alabama Psychiatry (205) 540-7477 www.alpsychiatry.com

Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center (205) 663-1252 www.centralalabamawellness.org

Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation (205) 669-1712 www.columbianahealthandrehab.com

Heart South Cardiovascular Group, PC (205) 663-5775 www.heartsouthpc.com

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

Lemak Sports Medicine, LLC (205) 329-7500 Lemakhealth.com/

Shelby Oral Facial Surgery, PC (205) 208-0167 www.ShelbyOFS.com

METAL FABRICATOR

American Millwright and Fabrication, LLC (205) 718-2743 www.faceboob.com/AMFwelding

MILITARY SERVICE

Alabaster Veterans Center, Inc. (205) 728-5700 www.alabasterveterans.org

Birmingham Air National Guard (205) 714-2287

MOBILITY SPECIALISTS

Next Day Access 205-578-7676 www.nextdayaccess.com

MOLD, WATER AND ASBESTOS REMEDIATION

Homeworx Birmingham Inc. 205-809-3777 www.homeworxbham.com

MORTGAGE

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group (205) 999-8217 www.atlanticbay.com/scottmoulton. com

First Federal Mortgage (205) 969-3334 www.1stfedmortgage.com

Gagliano Mortgage, Inc. (205) 979-4412 www.birminghammortgagecompany. com

Leader One Financial (205) 872-1173 www.scottmoulton.leader1.com

MOVING & STORAGE

Armstrong Relocation & Companies (205) 942-1625 www.armstrongrelocation.com

Changing Spaces Moving, Inc. (205) 972-0744 www.changingspacesmoving.com

MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (205) 668-3435 www.hodrrm.org/

Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767 www.washingtonmuseum.com/

Shelby County Historical Society, Incorporated (205) 669-3912 www.schsociety.org

Shelby Iron Works Park (205) 669-2465

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Alabama Childhood Food Solutions (205) 451-2358 www.alabamachildhoodfood.com

Alabama Cooperative Extension System - Shelby County Office (205) 669-6763 www.aces.edu

Alabama Goodwill Industries (205) 323-6331 www.alabamagoodwill.org

Blanket Fort Hope (205) 901-3570 www.blanketforthope.org

Cahaba Medical Care (205) 679-6326 www.cahabamedicalcare.com

Calera Main Street www.caleramainstreet.org

Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship - REACH Women’s Business Center (256) 428-8190 www.catalystcenter.org

Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama (205) 669-3836 www.capmal.org

Family Connection, Inc. 205-663-6301 www.familyconnection-inc.org

Junior League of Birmingham (205) 879-9861 www.jlbonline.com

Liberty Learning Foundation (800) 239-0005 www.libertylearning.org

Lifeline Children’s Services (205) 967-0811 www.lifelinechild.org

National Alliance on Mental IllnessShelby (NAMI-Shelby) (205) 202-0827 www.namishelby.com

Republican Women of North Shelby County (205) 999-3111 algop.org/event/republican-womenof-north-shelby-county-2/2022-08-09/

Shelby County RSVP 205-670-6570 www.positivematurity.org

Shelby Volunteers in Services, Inc. 205-671-7505

Two by Two Rescue 205-470-3933 www.twobytworescue.com

OFFICE EQUIPMENT - SALES & LEASING

Xerox Business Solutions (205) 969-3000 southeast.xeroxbusinesssolutions. com/

OFFICE FURNITURE

OFC Workscapes, Inc. (205) 730-1190 www.ofcworkscapes.com

ORTHODONTICS

Calera Orthodontics (205) 620-4611 www.caleraortho.com

ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT

The Doleys Clinic / / Pain & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (205) 982-3596 www.doleysclinic.com

PARAMEDICS

Regional Paramedical Services (205) 664-1036 www.rpsems.com

PAVING - ASPHALT

Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc (334) 356-2560 www.wiregrassconstruction.com

PAYROLL SERVICES

BP Payroll LLC (205) 995-5288 www.bppayroll.com

PEST CONTROL & SERVICES

Cook’s Pest Control - South District Office (205) 980-0920 www.cookspest.com

Empower Pest Solutions (205) 383-7041 www.empowerpestsolutions.com

Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. (205) 663-1919 mrbuggs.com/

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

Wayne’s Environmental Services, Inc. (205) 985-7009 www.callwaynes.com

PET GROOMING SERVICES

World Class Kennels (205) 672-2599 www.worldclasskennels.com

PHARMACIES

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

Davis Drug (205) 669-6713 www.mygnp.com/pharmacies/ davis-drug-company-columbianaal-35051/

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

Elizabeth Grandy Photography 205-409-1590 www.elizabethgrandyphotography. com

PHYSICAL THERAPY

EW Motion Therapy (205) 999-5391 www.ewmotiontherapy.com

Therapy South of Chelsea (205) 678- 7272

TherapySouth of Pelham (205) 664-8404 www.therapysouth.com

PLUMBING & GAS FITTERS

AH Plumbing, LLC (205) 807-7137

PLUMBING SERVICES

K & S Plumbing Services, LLC (877) 251-3194 www.ksplumbingal.com

The Neighborhood Plumber (205) 663-0612 www.theneighborhoodplumber.com/

PRINTING SERVICES

Minuteman Press of Central Alabama 205-621-2722 www.myprintshop.vip

Soul Ink Printing (205) 677-2177 www.soulinkprinting.com

The Awards & Engraving Place (205) 823-7676 www.alabamaawards.com/

The UPS Store Calera 205-668-4822 www.locations.theupsstore.com/al/ calera/136-marketplace-circle

PRINTER SERVICES INK & TONER

Cartridge World 205-822-6767 www.cwvestaviahills.com

PRIVATE LABEL GIFT COMPANY

Amanda Klein Co (205) 259-9121 www.amandakleinco.com

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Vivid Ink (205) 915-7440 www. vividinkprint.com

PROPANE

Ferrellgas (800) 344-1939 www.ferrellgas.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Birmingham Home Leasing (205) 259-1918 www.birminghamhomeleasing.com/

Sealy Management Co. Inc (205) 391-6000 www.sealyrealty.com

PUBLICATIONS

Birmingham Christian Family Magazine (205) 408-7150 www.birminghamchristian.com

JBMC Media (205) 617-9609 www.jbmcmedia.com

Starnes Media (205) 313-1780 starnes.media

Women’s Exchange (205) 967-0085 www.womens-exchange.com

REAL ESTATE

ARC Realty (205) 969-8910 www.arcrealtyco.com/

ARC Realty - Chelsea (205) 881-4503 www.arcrealtyco.com/real-estateoffice/114/chelsea

ARC Realty – Deidre Bland (601) 880-3803 www.arcrealtyco.com/real-estateagent/2122/deidre-bland

ARC Realty- Samantha Cato (205) 422-7547 www.scatorrealtor.com

EXIT Magic City Realty - Trish Tuma (205) 688-6685 www.trishtuma.com

EXIT Realty Cahaba (205) 848-2228 www.exitroyalrealtycahaba.com

EXIT Realty Prime (205) 420-8989 www.baileyreg.com

GENREV Properties / Canopy at Oak Mountain (205) 979-3790 www.genrevproperties.com

Grissom Realty Group – Keller Williams Hoover (205) 260-8706 www.facebook.com/Grissom-RealtyGroup-Keller-Williams-Hoover-DeniseGrissom-109115698454112

Iron City Premier Realty (205) 327-5033 www.facebook.com/IronCityPremierRealty

Jessica Spencer - Keller Williams Hoover (205) 218-4487 www.homesinbham.com

Kim Scherer and Company - KW Metro South (205) 966-8678 www.goingbeyond.kw.com

Southern Realty Specialists (205) 426-1113 www.southernrealtyspecialists.com

REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL

eXp Commercial - Myers Enterprises (205) 616-1445 www.scottmyersenterprises.com

Cushman & Wakefield/EGS Commercial Real Estate (205) 939-4440 www.egsinc.com

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL

ARC Realty - Cindy Edmunds, Agent (205) 229-2774 www.arcrealtyco.com

Catherine Lyle - Keller Williams Realty (205) 482-7356 www.catherine. househuntersofbirmingham.com/

eXp Realty -- Shane Plyler, Agent (205) 440-2193 www.shanesellsalabama.com

Ray & Poynor (205) 879-3036 www.raypoynor.com/

Team Lehman, Keller Williams Metro South (205) 542-4011 www.team-lehman.com

RealtySouth - Shelby (205) 663-3895 shelby.realtysouth.com/

RECREATION

Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 www.cityofalabaster.com/facilities/ facility/details/seniorcenter-16

Birmingham Barons Baseball (205) 988-3200 www.barons.com

Blue Water Park LLC (205) 663-7428 www.bluewaterparkal.com

City of Pelham Parks and Recreation (205) 620-6426 www.pelhamalrecreation.gov

Majestic Caverns (256) 378-7252 www.majesticcaverns.com/

Oak Mountain State Park (205) 620-2520 www.alapark.com/ OakMountain

Old Baker Farm (205) 672-7209 www.oldbakerfarm.com/

Pelham Racquet Club (205) 621-3380 www.pelhamracquetclub.com/

Regions Tradition (205) 967-4745 www.regionstradition.com/ SCPARA (205) 991-2015

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION

Shelby Baptist Association (205) 669-7858 www.shelbybaptist.org

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/RESTORATION

Restoration 1 of Birmingham (205) 515-7893 www.restoration1.com/birmingham RESTAURANTS

Arby’s - Chelsea (205) 677-9096

www.arbys.com/ locations/?q=Chelsea%20al

Baumhower’s Victory Grille (205) 995-5151 www.baumhowers.com

Chick-Fil-A at Greystone (205) 995-8333

Chick-Fil-A at Inverness (205) 995-9925 www.chick-fil-a.com/ inverness

DC’s Smokehouse (205) 668-2161

Dos Tequilas LLC (901) 653-4853 www.dostequilasrestaurant.com/

Dreamland BBQ -- Highway 280 (205) 820-7427 www.dreamlandbbq.com

Dunkin’ in Helena (205) 580-1961 www.dunkindonuts.com

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (205) 358-7833 www.freddysusa.com

Half Shell Oyster House (205) 730-5566 www.halfshelloysterhouse.com

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

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

Maya Mexican Restaurant Alabaster (205) 624-4477 www.mayamxrestaurant.com

Milo’s Hamburgers - Alabaster (205) 871-2000 www.miloshamburgers.com

Milo’s Hamburgers - Calera (205) 668-7748 www.miloshamburgers.com

Milo’s Hamburgers - Inverness (205) 991-6456 www.miloshamburgers.com

Milo’s Hamburgers - Pelham (205) 402-0722 www.miloshamburgers.com

Oak House (205) 843-0047 www.oakhouseeats.com

Osaka Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse (205) 538-8850

Slice Pizza & Brew 205-492-3981 Slicebirmingham.com

Sno Biz of Alabaster (205) 358-3230

Taco Mac

205-453-4200 www.tacomac.com

Taco Mama (205) 705-3333 www.tacomamaonline.com

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café (205) 380-4344 www.tazikiscafe.com

The Copper Train (205) 358-8179 www.facebook.com/thecoppertrain

The HoneyBaked Ham Company (205) 620-9899 www.myhoneybakedstore.com/ alabaster/808

The Steakhouse of Helena (205) 208-0281

Tin Top Bar B Que 2 (205) 670-0583 www.tintopbarbque2.business.site/

VJ’s Restaurant (205) 670-5109 www.facebook.com/ vjsrestaurantatthelake

RETAIL

Bailey Brothers Music Company (205) 271-7827 www.baileybrothers.com

Cahaba Tractor Company (205) 663-1470 www.cahabatractor.com

Honey and Blush Boutique (205) 677- 6127 www.honeyblushboutique.com

Mountain High Outfitters (404) 966-0543 www.mountainhighoutfitters.com

plant

205-319-7071 www.plantcalera.com

PolyCc Premium PCOS (205) 777-2922 www.polycspremiumpcos.com

Sew Joleque (844) 565-3783 www.sewjoleque.com

Shoe Station (803) 504- 4754 www.shoestation.com

The Farm Company (205) 396-6896 www.thefarmcompany.net/

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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

Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living (205) 402-9922 www.gardensofpelham.com

ROOFING

Little Pigs Roofing (205) 441-8087 www.littlepigsroofing.com

STA DRY Roofing & Construction 205-218-9772 www.stadry.net

Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc (205) 988-3337 yellowhammerroofing.com

RUBBER PRODUCTS

Specification Rubber Products (205) 663-2521 www.specrubber.com/

RV SALES & SERVICE

Great American RV Superstores (844) 642-4947 www.greatamericanrv.com

SECURITY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Comtex Technologies (205) 871-3000 www.comtex.org

SECURITY SERVICES

Foundation Enterprises LLC (205) 529-0829

SEED & FEED STORE

Sweet Tweets Bird Supply (205) 490-3235

SENIOR LIVING PLACEMENT

Oasis Senior Advisors (205) 588-8950 www.oasissenioradvisors.com/ birmingham-al

Senior Placement Services (205) 410-9260 www.seniorplacementservicesllc.com

SIGNS

FASTSIGNS (205) 823-4045 www.fastsigns.com/198

SITE WORK CONSTRUCTION

Pipelines, LLC (205) 358-8202 www.pipelinesllc.com

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge (205) 620-8500 www.rehabselect.net/

Specialty Foods 205-518-5586

SPECIALTY GIFTS

Preppy Pinkies LLC (941) 201-9435 preppypinkies.com

SPORTS CLUB

Birmingham Bulls Hockey Club, LLC (256) 620-6870 www.bullshockey.net

Birmingham Legion FC (205) 600-4720 www.bhmlegion.com

Magic City SC www.magiccitysc.com

STEEL FABRICATORS

Dunn Building Company, LLC (205) 510-0243 www.dunnbuildingcompany.com

STORAGE

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

STORAGE – FACILITIES

American Self Storage, LLC (205) 624-2336 www.amss4al.com

CoolBox Self Storage - Caldwell Mill (205) 991-9449 www.coolboxselfstorage.com

Greystone Self Storage, LLC (205) 206-7882 www.greystoneselfstorage.com/ Lumpkin Development 205-985-5074 www.lumpkindevelopment.com

Metro Mini Storage 205-985-8701 www.metroministorage.com

The Narrows Self Storage (205) 438-6200 www.thenarrowsselfstorage.com

SWIMMING POOLS

Swimming Pool Services, LLC (205) 601-3385 www.swimmingpoolservices.net

TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES

Taxsolute Taxes & Notary Services, LLC (205) 573-6136

Cornerstone Certified Public Accounting, LLC (205) 678-8033 Cornerstonecpanow.com

Wilson Computer Support (205) 985-9942 www.wilsoncomputer.com

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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

Enhanced Telecommunications & Data 205-421-3080 www.etd.com

Low Latency Communications, LLC (205) 745-3970 www.lowlatencycomm.com

T-Mobile (205) 344-2151

TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

Business Telephones Incorporated (205) 988-8297 www.bticonnect.com

THRIFT STORE

The Foundry Ministries (205) 424-4673 www.foundryministries.com

TIRE WHOLESALER

Tire Engineers @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-2720 www.tireengineers.com/

TRAILER LEASING

Metro trailer Leasing, Inc. 205-985-9701 www.metrotrailer.com

TRAINING

Alabama Technology Network (205) 856-8000 www.atn.org

Sandler Training in Alabama by KSA Inc. (205) 306-8164 www.ksainc.sandler.com

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS

Farm for Hope 205-787-0881

TRANSPORTATION

Bill Franklin Enterprises (205) 965-3889

Penske Truck Leasing (205) 942-6985 www.penske.com

TRAVEL AGENCY

Wishes Travel (205) 201-9503 https://www.wishestravel.com

TRUCK RENTAL

Metro Truck Rental, Inc. 205-985-8701 www.metrotruckrental.com

UTILITY COMPANIES

Alabama Power Company (205) 226-1720 www.alabamapower.com

Gaston Steam Plant (205) 669-8007

SouthWest Water Company (205) 987-8352 www.CleanerCahaba.info

Spire Alabama, Inc. (800) 292-4008 www.spireenergy.com

Sterrett - Vandiver Water System, Inc. (205) 672-3396 www.svwatersystem.com

The Birmingham Water Works Board 205-244-4000 www.bwwb.org

VACATION RENTAL

Lighthouse 1115 (205) 909-7363 www.vrbo.com/2088299

VETERINARIAN

280 Animal Medical Center (205) 678-8253 www.280amc.com

Airport Veterinary Hospital, P.C. (205) 621-0500 airportveterinaryhospitalofcalera. com/

Constant Companion Animal Hospital (205) 635-0313 constantcompanionvet.com

Helena Veterinary Clinic (205) 236-0500 www.helenavetclinic.com

Oak View Animal Hospital (205) 988-3559 www.oakviewah.com

Shelbiana Animal Clinic (205) 669-7717 www.shelbianaanimalclinic.com/

Valleydale Animal Clinic (205) 991-5416 http://www.valleydaleanimalclinic. com

WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

Bin There Dump That (205) 406-5850 www.birminghameast. bintheredumpthatusa.com

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

OneAscent Wealth Management, LLC (205) 313-9142 www.oneascentwealth.com

WEB DESIGN & SERVICES

Great New Day Internet Solutions, LLC (205) 939-3565 www.greatnewday.com

WEDDING VENUE

Douglas Manor (205) 369-8714 www.douglasmanorevents.com/

WELLNESS CLINIC

Bailey Wellness Group (205) 378-7059 www.baileywellnessgroup.com/

creACTive Wellness Center (205) 918-3305 www.getcreactive.com

WINDOW TREATMENTS

Van Gogh Window Fashions (205) 987-3711 vangoghwindowfashions.com

WINERY

Corbin Farms Winery (205) 685-0655 www.corbinfarmswinery.com/

Morgan Creek Vineyards (205) 672-2053 www.morgancreekwinery.com

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Central Alabama Partnership for Training & Employment (CAPTE) (205) 325-4880 www.mycapte.org/

Central Six Alabama Works! (205) 719-3227 www.CentralSix.org

The Onin Group (205) 298-7233 www.oningroup.com

MISS PHS

On Saturday, March 2, Pelham High School hosted its annual PTA fundraising event, Miss PHS, to highlight the accomplishments of the school’s students and pageant contestants.

1. Leslie Perez, Joshua Pickett, Caroline Otis, Madilynne Smith, Ashvi Davawala, Emma-Reid Radford and Abby Wiedeburg

2. Kylee Hester and Camryn McMinn

3. The Godfey family

4. Jasmine and Wanda Dickens

5. Taren Bonner, Wanda Barnet and Kesha Cox with Tiffany, Terence, Ashton and Mamie Steward

6. Mikayla, Jonathan and Stephanie Leftwich with Malinda Wilson and Carol Tuggle

7. Cara and Jeff Speegle

PHOTOS BY MACKENZEE SIMMS

SHELBY COUNTY CHAMBER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS OF THE YEAR DINNER

BY ANNA GRACE MOORE

On Wednesday, March 20 at the Pelham Civic Complex, the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce honored the Healthcare Professionals of the Year nominees and award recipients.

1. Traci Fox and Seth Williams

2. Brandi Russell

3. Robert and Frances Marks

4. Brooks and Bella Hickey with Cherie and Matt Dopson alongside Nate Bower

5. Amber McKinstry

6. Brandi Russell, Kirk Edmunds and Traci Fox

7. Jordan Powell, Rob Gerchow, Kirk Mancer and April Harry

8. Charman and Greg Harper

PHOTOS

FIRE AT THE FOOTHILLS

PHOTOS BY NOAH WORTHAM

Chelsea residents had the chance to sample free barbecue to their hearts' desire as 15 teams competed against one another during the annual Fire at the Foothills barbecue competition on Saturday, April 6.

1. Bill French, Steve Tremayne and Garrett Price

2. Ryan Wilson and Charles Daniel

3. Leeroy, Walt and Robert Johnson

4. Justin and April Crisp

5. Kendra Ricks and Ashlyn Gamble

6. Diane Thomas and Melissa Strange

7. Kelly Paramore, Virginia Romero, Jodi Hampton and Dale Neuendorf

HES SPRING FLING

PHOTOS BY MACKENZEE SIMMS

Featuring carnival rides, food and games, Helena Elementary School hosted its annual Spring Fling fundraiser from Friday, April 12 to Sunday, April 14.

1. John, William, Katie and Steven Carlton

2. Harper Van Matre with Sonya and Beck Unnoppet

3. The Alexander family

4. Skylar, Sara, Benjamin and Lilian Murphey

5. Renee, Lanny, Madison and Lauren Watkins

6. Tyrone, Charis and Amber Jones

LEADERSHIP GOLF

PHOTOS BY MACKENZEE SIMMS

Benefiting students in Shelby County, the 2024 Leadership Shelby County Golf Tournament teed off on Monday, April 15 at Timberline Golf Club. In addition to a silent auction, the golf tournament raised money for Leadership Shelby County’s youth programming.

1. Michael Eldridge, Justin Uffinger, Austin Brooks and Chaz Rush

2. Bob Morgan, Jake Baker and Keegan McQueen

3. Jake Sim, Ken Coreno, Bryan Ray and Kevin Speaks

4. Herbert Orise, Ferrell Skinner, Tommy Gaskins and Steve Smith

5. Kirk Cuevas, Jeff Wilson, Laine Spruiell and Marve Breeding

6. Jay Little, Bobby McClung, Brian Parker and Travis Grappo

CHARACTER IN ACTION AWARDS

PHOTOS BY NOAH WORTHAM

Students from Alabaster City Schools, Pelham City Schools and Hoover City Schools were recognized for their display of good character during the Children’s Policy Council’s Character in Action Awards on Thursday, April 18.

1. Hub Harvey and Jay Welborn

2. Kim Kiel and Kevin Finch

3. Matt Casey and Shaun Styers

4. Wayne Vickers, Amanda Harvie, Neely Woodley, Shannon Rose and Katie May

5. Alan Miller, Val Crofts and Natalie Steed

6. David and Annette Cheek

7. Michael Alford and Alice Turney

8. Erin Welborn, Amanda Manzanilla, Shaun Styers and Liz Harding

THE HELENA TEEN COUNCIL’S SENIOR DINNER

On Sunday, April 21, the Helena Teen Council held its third annual senior citizens dinner as the Teen Council served older residents of the community.

1. Doug and Celia Ingram with Peggy Carol

2. Carolyn Woodie, Cindy Brooks and Marilyn Schultz

3. Sandie Stalvey, Dean Ferguson, Ann Mace and Anna Beth Goodman

4. Lynn Leonard, Deborah Watkins, Cooper Tucker, Karen Jenkins and Donia Dismukes

5. Joy Childers and Miah Rosner with Mike and Kim Brashier

PHOTOS BY MACKENZEE SIMMS

ALABASTER’S CITY-WIDE YARD SALE

BY NOAH WORTHAM

Locals had an opportunity to look through more than 80 booths during the city of Alabaster’s Spring City-Wide Yard Sale which took place at Veterans Park on Saturday, April 27.

1. Ranesha and Lisa White with Ashley and Deborah Rose

2. David, Michael, Gabriel and Morgan Saucier

3. Chrissa McKenzie

4. Bobbie Morris with Ashlee and Tyler Hobbs

5. Gail James, Dawn Jordan and Gabby Myers

6. Maria and Arkyell Gardner

7. Joe, Kim, Kevin and Becky

8. Dylan, Derrick and April Dortch

PHOTOS

CELEBRATE HOOVER DAY

PHOTOS BY ANNA GRACE MOORE

On Saturday, April 27 at Veterans Park, the city of Hoover held its annual “Celebrate Hoover Day,” featuring hundreds of patrons enjoying live music, a vendor market of local businesses, inflatables, a petting zoo and more.

1. Jerry Edwards, Lee Love, Hudson Jetton and Matthew Bond

2. Sarah Rogoff, Sandra Gonzalez and Riley Lynch

3. Grace Point Church

4. Charles Yates and Tricia Naro

5. Roy Brook

6. The Barnett family

7. Scott Mims and Anthony Peters

8. Mark and Michail Brussentsov

9. The Yates family

10. The Cuneo and Green families

11. Steele Klinger

12. Myles Mullen

13. The Chiepalich family

14. Aubree Watson

15. James Pulliam

16. The Taylor family

CELEBRATE HOOVER DAY CONT.

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19. Rebecca Ray and Andree Pospisil

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17. Kimberly Lyon and Kingston Bullock

Martlynn Grouby and Heather Willey

Eric Thomas, Len Cook, Samantha Renshaw, Charlie Donnelly and Chris Tate

HELENA HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

BY MACKENZEE

SIMMS

The community gathered at the HHS softball field on Tuesday, April 30 to watch the Helena Huskies face off against their rival, the Pelham Panthers. After a 7-4 victory the day before, Helena scored a 2-1 walk-off win to secure the area title and a spot in the regional tournament.

1. Jarrod Franklin and Robbie Lively

2. Emily, Reid, Mary Britton and Wyatt Abernathy

3. Avery Cantley and Harper Morris

4. Grayson Cook and Charlie Steel

5. Brittany, Kinsley and Parker Pollard

6. Kathy Morrison and Christy Darden

PHOTOS

THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO’S 2024 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

On Saturday, May 4 at Flower Hill, the University of Montevallo held its commencement ceremony for the class of 2024.

1. Bennett Aulbach, Bradley Wilt and Jennifer Hartsell

2. Blaine Richardson and M.K. Bryant

3. Luis, Erik and Phylecia Bazan

4. Susan, Leah and David Tkacik

5. Jordan Dacus and Trevar Boiarsky

6. Benjamin Clark and Kaylin Tate

7. The Cabrera family

PHOTOS BY ANNA GRACE MOORE

PROVINCIAL PUB’S FUNDRAISING NIGHT

PHOTOS BY ANNA GRACE MOORE

On Saturday, May 18, Provincial Pub held a fundraising night featuring food, drinks and live music, in order to raise money for and awareness of two Shelby County-based nonprofits, Bikes 4 Kids and the Clint Mooney Scholarship Foundation, as well as Bailey Lewis, who is currently battling cancer. The event raised more than $1,200 for the recipients.

1. Evan and Caitlyn Joiner with Kara and Cody Jones

2. Susie Lawley, Patsy Bruce and Anna Dixon

3. Hunter and Peyton Booth

4. Woody Quinn and Carol Dotson

5. Linda Meadows and Debbie Ballog

6. Ty, Levi and Brentleigh Beasley

7. Kelly Davis

8. Mike Rives, Mike Lawley and John Nuckols

SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON

PHOTOS BY ANNA GRACE MOORE

On Wednesday, May 22 at the Pelham Civic Complex, the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Small Business Awards Luncheon, honoring a plethora of local Shelby County businesses for their successes.

1. Katie DeSocio and Becky Reese

2. Brittani Morris Stapleton and Cindie Speagle

3. Nedra Moore and Jackie Batson

4. Amanda Lee, Jackson Hughes and Sue Reynolds

5. Jennifer Ellison and Whitney Palmer

6. Lynn Ray, Denise Grissom and Benji Sawyer

7. David and Kathy Mitchell

8. Karen Murphy and Jill Johnson with Tammy and Danny Sample alongside Leon Storie

Marketplace

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Automation Personnel Services Hiring IMMEDIATELY

For: Automotive Assembly, General Labor, Production, Clerical, Machine Operator, Quality, Carpentry, Welder, Foundry. Positions In: Calera, Clanton, Pelham, Bessemer, McCalla. Walk-in applications accepted. Clanton (205)2800002. Pelham (205)444-9774.

B&B FARM/FLEA MARKET

$5 Set Up Fee 7am-3pm 41981 HWY 25 Vincent, AL 35178 FIRST & THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

Animals, baked goods, food trucks, boiled peanuts, and more!! Bring whatever you want to sale and come hang out!!

Bama Concrete Now Hiring: Diesel Mechanic 4 Years Minimum Experience. CDL Preferred. Competitive Pay. Great Benefits. Apply in person: 2180 Hwy 87 Alabaster, 35007

Now Hiring For Utility Positions Starting pay $15.14/ hour Must be able to pass background screen. Please apply at: www.bc.com

BRIAN’S TREE SERVICE•TREES CUT FROM THE TOP DOWN!•SAFE TREE REMOVAL IN CONFINED AREAS!•STUMP GRINDING!•GENERAL LIABILITY•WORKERS COMP WWW.BRIANSTREE.COM 205281-2427

Central Alabma Wellness Mental Health Services Office locations in Calera, Clanton, Pelham, and 280! 205-6510077 Visit our website to learn more centralalbamawellness. org

$$$ WANTED $$$ PRIVATE COLLECTOR Buying Watchmaker Items! Buying Parts, Tools, Broken Watches and All Related Items! 30 Yr Member NAWCC Please

Call Dave 314-779-7380

References Available Upon Request

DONAVAN LAKES FISHING CLUB & INN Marion, Perry Co. AL 2131 Eagle Grove Church Rd. Marion, Alabama 36756 •8 Lakes •17 Piers

•Bass, Bream, Crappie, Catfish. •Camping, Nature Trails, Birding. Membership $1000 for 2024 Contact Thomas Wilson 334-247-2101 wils5789@bellsouth.net www.donavanlakes.org

Outstanding adventure for the entire family!

SENIOR L2/L3

AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

Danieli Taranis LLC (Chelsea, AL) to be rspnsbl for anlzng user needs & sftwr reqs. to dtrmne fsibilty of dsgn w/ in time & cost constraints, dscssng & evltng potential situations that can arise insde the plant & correlating them w/fnctnlts of the MES or flat prdct cntrl app. to produce fnctnl reqs. for each prjct, obtnng & evltng info on factors such as rprting frmts req., costs, or secrity needs to dtrmne hrdwr cnfgrtn. HS diploma w/3 yrs of prior work exp. in the pos. off. or rel. dvlpng, tstng & comsng Lvl 2 Automation Systms & Lvl 3 MES Syst. Send resumes to r.woods@danieli.com

Property Real Estate Manager (live out). Sought by commercial real estate company. Worksite: Birmingham, AL. 36 months exp. req. in same job or, Private Household Management or, any other closely related. Supervise other service workers $28.82 per. hour. 40 hrs. weekly. No walk in’s. Mail resume with cover letter to: The Founder. The Hazelrig Companies. 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite # 315, Birmingham, AL 34243.

AUTOMATION L1 PLC DEVELOPER

Danieli Taranis (Chelsea, AL) to be rspnsble for dvlpng sftwr prjct for autmtn sys.; intnl tstng of sftwr app on autmtn sys; drawing up ad prep. of oprtr manuals; field check, assurance that all field elctrcl eqpmnt is cnctd to autmtn sys; motor mvments accrdng to data sheet; mach. automatic

mvmnts according to cycle diagram; monitor plant prdctvt. Bachelor’s in Cmptr Scnce or IT w/5 yrs of progress resp. prior wrk exp in the pstn offrd. or reltd. Mst knw (thru acad training or wrk exp) dvlpng MES autmtn sftwre using DELPHI XE2 & SQL ORACLE PL/SQL for bcknd dvlpmnt; dvlpng autmtn sftwre for steel indstry; SQL dtbse, Vsl Stdio Cde, Delphi 2005, Orcle dtbse, incl. Orcle ADF, Orcle SOA, & Orcle BPM. Resumes to r.woods@danieli. com.

Marble Valley Manor. Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments for Elderly & Disabled. Many on-site services! 2115 Motes Rd, Sylacauga. 256-245-6500

•TDD#s: 800-548-2547(V) •800-548-2546(T/A). Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. Equal Opportunity Provider/ Employer

O-FLEX METAL FINISHING

Production Supervisor

$50,000.00-$70,000.00/ year 10hr shifts Mon-Thurs Oversees production operations. Sets objectives, organizes workflow, prepares schedules, assigns responsibilities, trains employees, ensures safety, schedules maintenance, submits performance reports. Skills:-Automotive Plant Experience -Experience as Production Supervisor or similar role -Experience with manufacturing machinery and tools -Advanced skills in MS Office -High School Diploma; Degree in a technical, engineering or relevant field will be an advantage Benefits: PTO, 401k w/match, Health/ Dental/Vision insurance, employee assistance, referral program, tuition reimbursement 725 Keystone Drive Clanton, Al 35044

O-FLEX METAL FINISHING

2nd Shift Supervisor

$50,000.00-$70,000.00 2nd shift 2:30p.m.1:00a.m. Monday–Thursday Responsibilities: •Be an effective Supervisor in a participative work environment •Ensure all Finishing Dept. goals and improvement objectives are accomplished per our commitments •Ability to optimize utilization of personnel, equipment, material, and space to

meet OMF’s daily, monthly and annual targets. Will be evaluated regularly on ability to continuously improve in all areas of responsibility. 725 Keystone Drive Clanton, Al 35044

O-FLEX METAL FINISHING

Maintenance Technicians: Friday–Sunday 12 hour shifts 6:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Responsible for maintenance of O-Flex facilities & equipment across all lines & departments. Oversight of preventative maintenance programs. Coordinates continuous improvement activities with Maintenance Team Leader. Starting pay $19-$28 BOE 725 Keystone Drive Clanton, Al 35044

Quantum Logistics Hiring Class A Driver. Montgomery, AL. Full or part time. $.48-$.55 per mile. Paid weekly. BCBS Insurance. Home weekend EZ Pass and prepass. Safety & Fuel Bonus. Apply online www.qtmlog.com Call (334)2888106.

Nursing Assistant to help care for an elderly gentleman in Jemison requiring total assistance. PT-FT. To apply, call Ms. Peoples (205)688-1992 or (205)447-3005

Security Guard for Gated Community in North Shelby County Full-time or Part-time. Must have pistol permit. Call Brittany 205-991-4653

Become a Dental Assistant in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website capstonedentalassisting.com or call (205)561-8118 and get your career started!

Tax Advisor, International Tax and Transaction Tax Services

(International Corporate Tax Advisory) (Senior) (Multiple Positions), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Birmingham, AL. Apply online, go to:ey.com/ en_us/careers and click on “Careers - Job Search”, then “SearchJobs”(Job Number1472113).

Caliza LLC d/b/a Landing seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Birmingham, AL to contribute to the company’s core product platforms, building APIs and systems. Req. MS + 2 yrs exp or BS

+ 5 yrs exp. Salary range for position: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00. 100% telecommuting role. Reports to company headquarters in Birmingham, AL. Can work remotely or telecommute. To apply, mail resume to:Caliza LLC d/b/a Landing, Attn: HR, 17 20TH Street North, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35203. Must Reference Job Title: & Code: 000012. EOE.

LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Danieli Taranis LLC (Chelsea, AL) to be rspnsble for dsgng, dvlpng, & tsting automtn sys for y steel mnfctrng eqpmnt & mchnry, Q-HEAT, Q-DRIVE, & Q-ONE tech, & dvlpng logic & parmetrs; inspctng exstng hrdwre w/in the plnt to prpre for installtn of drives & automtn sftwre; creatng elctrcl diagrms of autmtn sys, motor/ sensr lsts for plnts, autmtn blck diagrms of plnt ntwrks, motor wrkng cycls sensr or transltr data sheets, plnt lyout & dtails of areas in AutoCAD frmt; creatng I/O lst for hrdwre dsgn & dvlpng autmtn sftwre; creatng opertor mnuals. Master’s in Elctrcl Engnrng or rel field w/2 yrs prev wrk exp in pos off or rel. Mst know (thru acdmc trainng or wrk exp) Ethrnet Confgurator & Profibus/Profinet; Codesys; Target Monitor; Q-Drive Configurator parmtrztion; & indction heatng & Q-One tech. Wrks at clients’ manfctrng wrksites acrss contnntl U.S. Resumes to C.Hegarty@ danieli.com

South Pointe Development

203 Shiloh Creek Drive Calera, AL 35040Updating Waiting List:3 BDR 2 Bath Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 Multi-Family No Pets Allowed 205-6681196.

Experienced Termite

Technician or someone experienced in route-service work and wants to learn new profession. Work-vehicle/ equipment provided. Must drive straight-shift, have clean driving record/be 21/pass background/drug test. Training provided. Insurance/401K offered. M-F 7:00-4:30 + 1 Saturday/month. Pay $13hr. Send resume to facsmith@ charter.net

MY SHELBY COUNTY

ABI DEWILDE

The University of Montevallo’s 2023-24 Gold Side Leader

Get Outdoors

Veterans Park

I personally love going to Veterans Park in Alabaster to be with nature. Regardless if I am walking, running, or playing pickleball, I always enjoy admiring the park’s picturesque scenery.

Fellowship in Community Alabaster CityFest

My favorite event that Shelby County puts on each year is Alabaster CityFest. This summer shindig is such a fun event to attend. I always look forward to the concerts, vendor market and especially, the ample opportunities to enjoy the company of my friends.

Eat Local Birds and Burgers

I think the best place to eat is at Birds and Burgers. The staff is always so friendly. I love to get the bacon ranch chicken wrap with sweet potato fries.

Farewell, Falcons

The University of Montevallo

I absolutely loved my time at the University of Montevallo (UM). UM has brought me so many opportunities, friends and a family for which I couldn’t be more thankful. My time spent at UM will always be something I cherish as it has helped me blossom into the young woman I am today. Through UM, I have been able to embrace my love of learning, as well as enhance my communication skills and many more skills I will use throughout my life.

Tried and True

College Night

One of my favorite memories during college was being able to be this past year’s College Night Leader for the Gold Side. Being able to be a leader truly gave me so many opportunities to connect with not only my community, but also my classmates and faculty. Being the Gold Side Leader gave me an opportunity to do something I love one last time and share that love with so many other individuals.