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13 A Source of Healing: John Pocopanni’s Passion for Art 21 Read This Book: Books to Gift 22 Arts Council Corner: The Tradition Continues

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23 Jiujitsu Grandma: Elaine Beiersdoerfer’s Martial Arts Fame

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Alec Etheredge Madoline Markham Keith McCoy Scott Mims Emily Sparacino

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Kathryn Bell Donna Campbell Lindsey Drennan Ashley Farlow Kate Sullivan Green Sarah Cook McBride Jeremy Raines Lindsay Schluntz Mary Tweedy

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Darniqua Bowen Kristy Brown Kari George Caroline Hairston Rachel Henderson Rhett McCreight Viridiana Romero Lisa Shapiro Kerrie Thompson

ADMINISTRATION Hailey Dolbare Mary Jo Eskridge Daniel Holmes Stacey Meadows Tim Prince

Kathryn Bell, Photographer

Kathryn is a freelance photographer with a recent degree in art from the University of Montevallo. Her photography has led her to photograph presidential candidates and create fine arts work inspired by the classics. She fancies herself a plant lady and enjoys the challenge of keeping rare and difficult plants alive and enjoys exploring Birmingham!

Ashley Farlow, Writer

Ashley, a Missouri School of Journalism graduate, is a freelancer who has worked for numerous local and national publications. She has an adoration for the Birmingham area, and she and her husband are raising their three children in Shelby County.

Jeremy Raines, Photographer

Jeremy grew up in the small community of Cottonwood, just south of Dothan. He lived in the Wiregrass region his entire life before moving to Shelby County in December 2017. He lives with his wife, Madison, and their spoiled Maltipoo puppy, Zoey, in Helena. Jeremy freelances as a photographer with Shelby Living and a photographer and sports writer for the Shelby County Reporter. Jeremy is a multi-program coordinator for the Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging in Alabaster.

Lindsay Schluntz, Writer

A Nebraska native now living in the Birmingham area, Lindsay is a creative copywriter with a heart for people and a zeal for words. When she isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spending time with friends, traveling to the Cornhusker state to enjoy her family or serving at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, she enjoys writing B2B marketing blogs, ghostwriting books and providing localized content for area magazines.

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Y’all, we made it. Believe it or not, 2020 will have an end, and it’s just around the corner as we wrap up this issue. I certainly can’t recall a more tumultuous season or, ironically, one where I spent oh so much time slowing down and enjoying the simplicity of the everyday goodness. But amidst the crazy of the year, life went on too. Chef James Washington opened a new restaurant in Helena, Refined To Go, and we’ve got the full story on his culinary training and what you’ll want to order for dinner. Elaine Beriersdoerfer, age 72, continued her jiujitsu practice and even competed in the Pan American Championship, upping her Instagram following as @juijitsugrandma to over 16,000 along the way. John Pocopanni kept on with his pottery and photography work and his courses at the Shelby County Arts Council. And a Mt Laurel-based duo of female entrepreneurs has been innovatively creating not only colorful tech accessories but now puzzles too—how very 2020 of them, right? And last but not least Miami Fusion Café is moving forward with plans to open a new location, with a bar, in Greystone. You’ll find the full stories of all of these people and places in the pages that lie ahead in this issue. And then there’s the place where we all found ourselves forever on end this year: home. While you might be tired of time inside yours, in the pages ahead we take you on a tour of the Pricketts’ home and its mix of antiques and modern touches. Looking back at these rooms filled with their family’s memories, I am reminded of how the space where we wake each morning, where we dirty dishes and fill our stomachs, where we recline to rest and sleep ushers in a constant of comforts as tumult escalates in our larger worlds. That’s not even getting to annual Holiday Gift Guide in this issue. Be sure to check it out for gift-buying inspiration that also supports the local businesses around us. 2020—it’s been a wild ride we’re all ready to usher out, but we sure are glad we’ve lived it out in the richness of community around us here in Shelby County. Here’s to hoping your year ends with joyous memories amidst all the crazy!

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Antique Meets Modern

Kristen and Cannon Prickett have thoughtfully designed their Mt Laurel home with antiques alongside clean lines. Photo by Lindsey Drennan Design by Jamie Dawkins

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In the midst of the hardships of 2020, what has brought you the most joy? Finding fun in the everyday normal. Finding four-leaf clovers, planting flowers from seeds, exploring backroads in my own little county and chasing sunsets in my own backyard.

We hired an investigator in Russia to search for birth family of our adopted children, and they found their older biological brother (whom we didn’t know existed!).

Watching families spending time together outdoors as well as putting prayer before fear!

I decided to quit my corporate job of 13 years and start my own apparel company in the middle of a pandemic, TheDaisyMaecompany. com.

My daughter turned one this past week. With quarantine and all I got to see things a lot of working parents miss. Standing, first steps, waving and a handful of first words.

Working from home and enjoying all the time with my fur babies, since all my children are grown. Also enjoying all the churches going online so we could “visit” them all!

I got to spend 6 months with my grandson that was born in February. Also, my oldest son was in a horrific car accident, and I was able to be home with him during his recovery.

Wonderful times with my family, and my fabulous faculty/staff at Mt Laurel Elementary who delivered meals to families as well as rocked their Google Meet meetings!

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THE GUIDE

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THE GUIDE AROUND TOWN ARTS

THE SHOW MUST GO ON There’s a new home for the Theatre Department at the University of Montevallo. Its new 36,750-squarefoot Center for the Arts opened in August with COVID adaptations and has two performance venues, an art gallery, a digital fabrication lab, design labs, classrooms, a dance studio, production shops, a sculpture garden, an outdoor commons area and more. The department hosted outdoor, staged readings of plays in the fall and plans to present one play and one musical in the spring with social distancing and a mask requirement.

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NOV. 5 Samford Legacy League Holiday Gift Market First Church of the Nazarene, Vestavia Hills NOV. 7 Virtual Walk to End Epilepsy walktoendepilepsy.org/ birmingham NOV. 7-8 Moss Magic: Moss Rock Festival + Magic City Art Connection The Hoover Met

NOV. 11 National Veterans Day Parade Downtown Birmingham

10 A.M. & 1 P.M. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

NOV. 14-29 Virtual Sam Lapidus Montclair Run slmr.itsyourrace.com

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9 A.M. 5K 10 A.M. 1 MILE FUN RUN Valley Bank, Meadow Brook Branch Get in a run to go with the holiday season around the Meadow Brook area—on what organizers argue is “Birmingham’s most beautiful course.” Walkers and pets on leash are welcome too. The run starts at 1100 Corporate Parkway. Find more info at meadowbrookruns.org.

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NOV. 2, 10 & 16 Virtual Hope for the Holidays communitygriefsupport.org/ schedule/events/.

NOV. 8 Virtual Out of the Darkness Walk afsp.donordrive.com

SATURDAYS IN NOVEMBER

Take in fall foliage as you ride the rails of the old Alabama Mineral Railroad through scenic Shelby County landscapes. While you’re at the museum in Calera, you can also get a ticket to ride the newly restored Shelby & Southern Narrow Gauge Steam Railroad and get your own souvenir Golden Spike. Find more info at HODRRM.org.

NOV. 1-7 Dia de los Muertos Pepper Place

NOV. 16-22 Market Noel Virtual Marketplace Benefitting the Junior League of Birmingham marketnoel.net NOV. 20 Magical Marketplace Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church NOV. 21 Cahaba Heights Open House Shops of Cahaba Heights NOV. 28 Small Business Saturday Local Retailers

THE GUIDE DEC. 10 Samford Legacy League Christmas Home Tour samford.edu/legacyleague/.

HOLIDAY

DEC. 11 Taylor Hicks Performs The Allman Brothers Band The Lyric Theatre DEC. 11-13 Virtual 70th Annual IPC Holiday House Tour ipc-usa.org DEC. 17-29 Alabama Ballet’s The Nutcracker BJCC Concert Hall DEC. 17, 19, 20 Holiday Spectacular Presented by Red Mountain Theatre Company Regions Field

CHRISTMAS PARADES ‘Tis the season for the festivities of the holidays to process through a town for you. Check city websites for updates due to COVID-19 closer to the dates, but here is what was scheduled as of publication time:

ALABASTER: Dec. 5, 10 a.m., Highway 31 South COLUMBIANA: Dec. 4, 5 p.m. Food Trucks, 7 p.m. Parade HELENA: Dec. 5, Time TBD

FAITH

PROPER PERSPECTIVE Ben Nelson wants people to rethink their view of God, others and life itself, and that’s just what he talks about in his new book Proper Perspective. Ben, who serves as a teaching pastor at Collectivus Church in Calera and is the co-founder of Mission Bulgaria, is releasing the book Dec. 21, but it can be preordered any time before that. Learn more at pastorbennelson.com.

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THE SIMPLE LIFE

Kitchen Table Return With all the uncertainty in today’s world, one thing remains constant: the family unit. From the rising of COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders to mask wearing and getting back to work, the traditional and expanded family has, once again, taken center stage and brought the kitchen table back to life. Here are some of the kitchen table uses making a comeback in 2020 and a few new ones, too. •Meal time. Setting the kitchen table with plates and silverware that hasn’t seen the light of day since being opened at your wedding shower is the “new normal.” The simple, yet tasty, meal of mac n’ cheese and green beans adds to the decor. The table is cleared and wiped clean; no more collecting Donna is best known for dust for this kitchen mainstay. covering the construction •Remote school. Add a small industry in the B2B market. task lamp, placemat for the laptop Find her on Twitter @imraptorbhm. or Google Chromebook, a few pencils and paper, and ta dah … school is in session. The decision to homeschool makes the kitchen table a desk for learning. •Household business. The holder of mail, keys, bills, correspondence and to-do lists, the kitchen table gets major kudos for keeping items in one place. The sturdy kitchen table is also the place where one leans when the feeling of overwhelm takes hold. •Game night. Just when you thought board games were a novelty of the past, monopoly money becomes the trading currency of family fun and laughs. From puzzles to card games, the kitchen table is the host of choice. •Remote work. The kitchen table also serves as the desk for virtual meetings, lengthy phone calls, and work folders as offices remain closed and people quarantine at home to work remotely. According to whenwasitinvented.org, the kitchen table was developed and patented by inventor Henry A. Jackson on October 6, 1896, for the purpose of meal prep and dining. I’m sure the table existed before it was patented, since it was depicted in earlier pieces of American literature and older writings. The kitchen table has a long history and a bright future as its various uses once again bring life back to the family unit and the home. And, not to be forgotten, the winner for best supporting role goes to the chair … that’s a whole other story. For now, that’s it.

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For potter John Pocopanni art is bearing your soul to the world or simply the person next to you—and that’s what he tries to instill in his students. BY LINDSAY SCHLUNTZ PHOTOS BY MARY TWEEDY & CONTRIBUTED ShelbyLiving.com

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John Pocopanni’s artistic journey started, as many often do, by simply picking up a pencil one day. He started trying to draw things he was interested in, like video game characters and images from cartoons and anime. Today it’s often his emotions that shape his pottery and photography. “It can come from happiness, sadness, anger, depression, any number of emotions or combination therein,” he says. “This is why art as a whole, and especially painting in my opinion, can be so healing for people.” For him, the simple act of focusing an emotion into the creation of something can aid in reconciliation and coping, and that’s what he tries

to convey as he teaches. “Art is expression, it is emotion, it is fear, sadness, love, joy, anxiousness,” he says. “It is bearing your soul to the world or simply the person next to you, both equally terrifying. But that’s ok. It’s something I try to instill in every student I have.” Back to his life story in art, by his junior and senior years attending Hoover High School, John practically lived in the art halls, with multiple art classes as well as working as a student aid for the ceramics instructor both years. “The place where I really started my arts education is now the same place I am lucky enough to have returned to as an instructor of art myself,”

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he says contentedly. “Coming back to Hoover High School has been very nostalgic and very much feels like home. Not only for how welcoming it is but also how familiar things are. Many of the same wonderful teachers are still here that were when I was a student. How amazing it is to be at an institution that values the arts at the level that Hoover does.” John went on to pursue art at the University of Montevallo. “Every professor I had the luxury of taking a class from was phenomenal,” he says. “I was introduced to new skills, challenges and a variety of disciplines.” His first degree there was concentrated on digital photography. He likes to point out that his love of this medium was discovered virtually by accident, as he signed up for a photography class just to fill a hole in his schedule.

Before he had even finished that degree, however, he began working with a promotional marketing company doing photos for print and eventually running workshops for other aspiring photographers. When John returned to the University of Montevallo for his Master of Art Education, he chose to broaden his artistic horizons. During these years, courses in oil painting sparked new creative juices, and his love for ceramics was rekindled. “There was something almost cathartic about really working on something more hands-on after so many years focusing on digital or two-dimensional works,” he says. “As I pursued it more and more, I just couldn’t get enough!” After completing his second degree, he returned

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John Pocopanni teaches pottery classes at Shelby County Arts Council and also is a photographer.

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LEARN FROM JOHN POCOPANNI John’s pottery classes are available at Shelby County Arts Council in Columbiana for students ages 16 and older on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or on 2016

Sundays from 2 to 4:30 p.m. He takes his new students through the full process of creating a piece on the pottery wheel. He covers the foundational skills of wedging and centering clay on the wheel, trimming a piece, bisque firing, glazing and glaze firing. Students will learn how to create both small bowls and forms off the mound as well as large bowls by the end of their first six-week session. A digital photography course with John is also available at SCAC on Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Find more information on these courses at shelbycountyartscouncil.com.

to Montevallo for one final semester to finish the additional requirements that would enable him to teach up to junior college levels. One of his courses was Ceramics Portfolio. He was eventually recruited to help his professor instruct the two intro classes that semester. Looking back, he sees how this gave him the teaching experience he needed. He didn’t know it at the time, but it prepared me to create his own curriculum he’d later use to teach at the Shelby County Arts Council (SCAC). From start to finish, John admits that his artistic process with his own work versus student work at SCAC are very similar. “Given that the majority of my students are very new to the process, the primary focus is on instilling the importance of the foundational skills necessary for the completion of any level of ceramics,” he explains. If, after their initial six-week session, students want to continue learning the craft, they can sign 20 November/December 2020

back up for the same class and continue moving at their own pace. Once students have achieved an appropriate level of mastery the artist moves them into a guided studio environment that allows them to work on whatever they want—with the benefit of having an instructor present. “They can come up with ideas, we can problem solve or they can bring in something they saw in person or online and I can teach them how to make it.” He encourages his students to find what makes them happy with art. “Often it’s merely the creation. Our drives and our reasons may change over time but the fulfillment we get from creating something with our own hands is irreplaceable,” he passionately insists. “Try as many types of art as you can. Take a class, hell, take all the classes you can because it isn’t just art. It isn’t just making the pretty picture or the pretty thing. It influences every aspect of our lives. It teaches us how to problem solve, how to collaborate and work with others, how to make mistakes and how to fix them. Fail, fail and fail again. Art teaches us how to be better versions of ourselves, maybe even the best version.” See a variety of John’s work on Instagram @j_pocopanni_art.

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Books to Gift Recommendations from

M.L. Little Local Author

Though I’ve lived in this state my whole life, I never intended to write about Alabama—but that’s exactly what I did, disguised as a fantasy world. My Seventh Realm series is about a journey through fear and anxiety set in a rambling universe of swords, modern technology and purple cats. Nothing makes me happier than the thought of someone putting my odd little books into the hands of a friend, and with that in mind, here are five of my favorites to leave under the Christmas tree for your family and friends.

Norse Mythology

By Neil Gaiman We all know Thor and Loki from Marvel movies, but the master storyteller brings heart and humor to Asgard and the Bifröst better than ever before, with an ending guaranteed to give you chills. Don’t overlook the audiobook option—Neil Gaiman’s narration is superb.

Beartown

By Fredrik Backman An act of violence against a young girl shatters the peace in a Swedish hockey town. Translated from its original language, Beartown starts out slow, but before long, you won’t be able to put it down.

The Everlasting Story of Nory

By Nicholson Baker Nory is a chatty, distracted, 9-year-old girl who makes pop-up books and has nightmares as wild as her imagination. This stream-of-consciousness novel for adults is a delightful peek into the hilarious and heartfelt inner world of a child.

Bookworm: A Memoir of Childhood Reading

By Lucy Mangan With humor and quick wit, British author Lucy Mangan takes us through the bookshelves and libraries of her childhood as she invites us to reminisce alongside her. A must-read for former childhood bookworms, this narrative inspired me to pen my own memories.

Eleanor & Park

By Rainbow Rowell I couldn’t resist this one. While avoiding the angsty, pretentious nature populating the YA genre, Eleanor & Park tells a gloriously sweet story of two misfits and their uncomplicated love for one another. I don’t like romance, but this one warmed my stone-cold heart.

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THE TRADITION CONTINUES Adult Juried Art Exhibit & Holiday Artist Market events are returning this year with COVID guidelines. TEXT & PHOTO BY LINDSAY DYESS Although 2020 has proven to be a challenging year in many ways, the Shelby County Arts Council is determined to keep the arts alive and thriving in a time when we need it most. The SCAC I Have My Dead by continues its Kimberley A. Brown. 2020 Adult Juried Art Exhibit commitment to keep the Winner of Best in 3D. arts accessible to everyone with free gallery events, art tutorials found on our YouTube channel with the upcoming Adult Juried Art Exhibit. One upcoming opportunity for artists is the Adult Juried Art Exhibit! This exhibit is an annual art competition held by the Shelby County Arts Council to highlight the talented artists in the great state of Alabama. This competition is open to residents 18 years and older. Original artwork is accepted in the categories of drawing, painting, photography, 3D design and mixed-media (for specific examples of categories, visit shelbycountyartscouncil.com). Each year an outside judge is selected to review the work to determine which pieces will be selected for the exhibit and which pieces will go on to win the Best in Show and Best in each category prizes. There will be cash prizes for the Best in Show and the Best in each category winners. There is a $30 non-refundable submission fee required at the time of entry. Artists can enter up to two works 24 November/December 2020

of art. To enter the competition visit shelbycountyartscouncil.com and click “Adult Juried Art Exhibit” under the “Happenings” tab. The competition entry will remain open from November 1-December 11, 2020, and the exhibit will premier in January 2021. Artists don’t wait—enter today! For full details and important dates, visit our website. Coming up in December at the SCAC is the annual Holiday Artist Market. This year the market will be a scaled back version of the event to respect COVID guidelines and to keep everyone safe. This year will only feature the Market on Saturday, December 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Grande Hall of the Shelby County Arts Center. Nonetheless this will be a great Holiday Artist Market that everyone is sure to enjoy! This is the place to get all those unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list. We feature artists and makers who sell pottery, paintings, glasswork, jewelry, crochet work and more. For updates on this event visit our website or follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@shelby_county_arts). For any upcoming events in the Black Box Theatre or class offerings visit shelbycountyartscouncil.com. There’s something for everyone at the SCAC—join us!

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Elaine Beriersdoerfer started jiujitsu at age 69 and by 72 has collected many competition medals.

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Elaine Beiersdoerfer’s seven grandchildren call her “Maine,” a combination of Mom and Elaine, and frequently attend “Granny Camp,” where Elaine hosts them on her farm in Calera. There they learn everything from riding horses to sewing a button, science experiments to making homemade biscuits. She even taught them a line dance in her equestrian riding ring that she had also taught to—her horse! But when she’s not called Elaine, Maine or Mom, she has another that she did not see coming: Jiujitsu Grandma. Elaine, at now 72 years old, is a blue belt in jiujitsu, and currently ranked third in the world in her division, grappling around at prominent competitions with competitive athletes all younger than her. When she was 20 years old, she started her martial arts journey when she took a six-week judo class to try something new while her husband was earning his master’s degree. She didn’t pick it back up until the age of 69 when she became aware of Gracie Barra Alabama in Pelham, who she called in February 2018 and asked, “Do you have a class for old people?” Attending her first judo class as a senior citizen, Elaine joined the line of teenage boys and men. They appeared more nervous than she was, not because they knew she’d soon become a famed face in jiujitsu but because they were scared to “break her.” “It’s ok!” she told them and gave it her best. She perhaps gained some of her grit from growing up with two older brothers with whom “rough and tumble” was customary. On his first impression, Kaliffa Oliveira, owner and head instructor at Gracie Barra Alabama, says Elaine had him puzzled when she walked in, all 5 feet, 108 pounds of her at 69 years old. “We have a big sign that ShelbyLiving.com

says, ‘Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone,’ but it was challenging since I had never had anyone near her age.” Oliveira, who established the martial arts studio in Pelham in 2012, did his research and found one other competitor in her 60s in Hawaii, and he took the same methods to begin training Elaine, who he had guided to switch from the combative, throwing bodies of judo to the grappling, ground fighting of jiujitsu. “She learned very fast, and she is very dedicated. She even shows up twice a day sometimes,” he says. Oliveira, who has students ages 4 to 72 (Elaine), is the only certified jiujitsu and judo black-belt in the Birmingham area. Elaine definitely comes from a family of athletes.“But I am the only one who is not one,” she notes, clarifying she never played sports. Professor Oliveira disagrees though. “In this sport, you get a finger twisted or a bruise and see people give up,” he says. “She always comes back, always keeps training, and that’s an athlete.” Elaine fought in her first competition at age 70, where she had four matches in 70 minutes and won one, lost one and tied two. Oliveira does coach Elaine differently than his younger students though. “I tell the younger guys, ‘Go hard, don’t stop,’ and I tell her, ‘Be smart, don’t

rush.’ She’s a very good listener and very coachable.” Elaine even records instruction on video so she can go home and re-watch and practice. “I thought I was in better shape, until my first class,” says Elaine. “I couldn’t get my breath, but I didn’t want anyone to think I was a wuss, and that was just after the warm-up.” Since then she has watched her body become stronger, her balance improve, and her mental toughness increase. “I get nervous before the fights,” she acknowledges, “but once I step on the mat, I’m good.” Jiujitsu is a very mental sport, and her strong-as-an-ox mentality stands out and now has taken her to compete worldwide. “When [Professor Oliveira] first said he wanted me to compete at Worlds, I said, ‘You’re kidding!’” Elaine says. At that time, she hadn’t even earned her blue belt, a must for Worlds. He also encouraged her to create an Instagram account showcasing her jiujitsu, which her granddaughter McKenzie, a Samford student-athlete, happily created for her. That’s when the “Jiujitsu Grandma” title stuck. By the time Elaine arrived at Worlds (which with her unwavering mind-set she did), she had thousands of Instagram followers (16K as of writing) and was

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hounded for pictures, international interviews, and experienced true fanfare—all much to her gratitude and delight. Even though Elaine is still somewhat new to martial arts, she isn’t new to brave adventures. In her 20s she parachuted out of an airplane by herself not long after she married Werner Beiersdoerfer. “He always said, ‘You want to do it? Go ahead!” Elaine and Werner have now been married more than 50 years, and he says he’s always been her biggest fan. “She is strong where I am weak,” he says. “We really do complete each other in the way God knew we needed.” Werner is not surprised a bit by his wife’s success. “When she sets her mind to something, she does it, and she knows I am going to support her.” An athlete of high achievement himself, (a long distance runner for Auburn University and past coach at Vestavia and Birmingham schools), Werner doesn’t give her any pointers, but at every match, full of nerves and pride, he hollers and cheers her on like he did for their kids at their countless sporting events growing up. He never missed a kid’s meet, match or game and he’s never missed any of Elaine’s either. He can often be found being asked to take a picture when people overcome with excitement meet the “Jiujitsu Grandma.” Elaine is humbled by all those she inspires. “I do hear from a lot of people who are older, but the most messages are from people in their 30s and 40s who think they’re too old to do something until they see me,” she says. She also hears from teenagers who say seeing her compete gives them hope that getting older doesn’t mean sitting in a rocking chair. Her age does come with its challenges though. Elaine has booked her share of chiropractic care and orthopedic

appointments to keep her body moving well and to tend to any injuries. One of the orthopedics she visits has a poster of her hanging in his office that reads, “Not too old and not too late!” Any given week Elaine trains 3 to 4 hours and is usually covered in bruises. “But if I stopped every time I got hurt, I wouldn’t ever do it,” she says. Werner references the old TIMEX commercials when he describes her, “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking.” When she’s not training, she still doesn’t seem to stop moving either—relaxing by horseback riding, which she says loosens her back, or walking one of her many dogs from Sanctuary Animal Rescue, which her two daughters, Brittney Hogue and Heidi Stubbs, operate locally. Her daughter Brittney, who at one point was the sole female and the running back for Shelby Academy JV football (doesn’t that sounds like her mother’s spirit?). “She has taught her children to reach for the stars and follow our dreams, to persevere through it all,” Brittney says, adding that the Biblical passage Proverbs 31:25 sums up her mother, “She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.” Elaine’s son Brock Beiersdoerfer, who with his wife Kimberly owns local hit Heavenly Donuts, says he’s really proud of her and happy for her. “She’s always amazed at the comments she gets from people all over the world. But she has never been someone to grow old quietly,” says Brock.

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Elaine’s daughter Heidi has always known her mom was an “easy to love” thrill-seeker, but she admits even her jiujitsu interest was shocking at first. “She’s doing things most 40-year-olds don’t want to attempt,” Heidi says. During Heidi’s son’s first football game, she nervously watched him and at the same time was streaming live on her phone her 70-year-old mom fighting in her first jiujitsu competition in Los Angeles. She admits she and her siblings have had their share of uneasiness watching her compete, but that they all couldn’t be prouder of their mom, and they think it’s been great for her. Elaine has taken a few of her grandkids to class too. “They thought it was a little hard,” she says with a laugh. “It’s cute…I think they think it’s cool. And I’ve taught them self-defense.” One young granddaughter who was watching her “Maine” fight the black-belt professor, said appallingly, “I will never do this.” Heidi says that there seems no better time than now to encourage others—especially as the senior community has been hit hard in so many ways throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. So, next time you, your teen, a friend, or maybe a parent or grandparent are feeling low—hit the search icon on Instagram and type “Jiujitsu Grandma,” and you just may just be inspired to set a new goal and to work hard to reach it no matter your age or stage.

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By age 18, James Washington knew more about how to prepare soft shell crab, fresh grouper and decadent French desserts than the average chef. Serving Birmingham’s elite under one of the city’s most revered chefs was James’s preferred form of schooling. “It was an incredible experience,” the now 51-year-old chef says of his first job working at Highlands Bar & Grill where he started as a dishwasher and eventually worked his way up to sous chef. “I was just a young kid out of the neighborhood, and I didn’t really have any direction at the time. But once I got that job, I just saw so much stuff that I’d never seen before. It was like going to culinary school.” Those early years planted a seed inside James that would eventually grow into a dream of one day managing a restaurant of his own. After getting schooled by Frank Stitt at Highlands Bar & Grill and Bottega, James went on to learn under an impressive lineup of other culinary kings like Wolf Gang Puck, Chris Hastings and Dean Fearing. As Birmingham began to rise as a foodie hotspot, James’s cooking acumen grew right alongside with it. Now, several decades after he first started washing dishes at Highlands, James is no longer sharing the spotlight with another head chef. No longer named “up and coming,” James has arrived. Earlier this year, James cut the ribbon on Refined

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To Go, a food-truck style restaurant without wheels. The concept for the restaurant, James says, came from a desire to offer five-star quality dishes without the five-star prices. Located at 778 2nd Street in Helena, Refined To Go takes southern soul food and gives it a (figurative) white tablecloth makeover. Those who visit the restaurant—which operates in a to-go style fashion— get to pick a meat, two vegetables and a starch. Don’t jump to conclusions and call Refined To Go a meatand-three, though. James isn’t into labels. “I don’t really put a label on my food and say it’s soul food. It’s refined comfort food is what it is,” James says. “It’s food I cook from the heart, using some southern ingredients. But I may put a French flair on it, or I may put a Moroccan flair or an Italian flair—whatever I’m feeling.” James’s culinary creativity shines in classic southern dishes like smothered pork chops with peppers and onions, blackened salmon, collards, field peas with snaps and okra and of course, his famous scratch-made peach cobbler. Since opening Refined To Go, James has enjoyed a steady stream of loyal customers who are able to get their fix of fancy dining without worrying about staying six feet apart (since they can take their meals home).

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After working under chefs like Frank Stitt and Chris Hastings, James Washington has opened his own restaurant concept in Helena.

WHAT THE LOCALS ARE SAYING We talked with recent Refined To Go customer Brittany Muncher to find out what it’s like to order from the new restaurant and why folks keep coming back for second helpings. How did you hear about Refined To Go?

They were featured in an article on social media. We were all

How would you describe the food?

Absolute perfection. Last week was Soul Food Sunday. I

very excited that such an accomplished and renowned chef was ordered the fried chicken, refined mac n’ cheese, collards and opening a restaurant so close to home. What was your experience like?

peach cobbler. The fried chicken was the best I’ve ever had. I was born and raised in Alabama, so you know I’ve had my share over the years. It was the perfect Southern after-church

First of all, when I pulled in, the parking area smelled

meal—a perfect combination of comfort food and high quality

absolutely heavenly. There was a family sitting at the outdoor

dining.

tables, and they were all talking about how amazing the food was. The process of placing my order was so simple. I filled out the menu card and walked to the door. They greeted me with such friendliness and everyone, including the chef and owner, said hello! It was like they were welcoming me to the family.

With COVID-19 posing challenges for many restaurants, why would you encourage the community to support a business like Refined To Go?

They found the perfect solution to the uncertainty and longing

And every guest was greeted this way. Sometimes you meet

for normalcy we are all experiencing right now by combining

people and just know that God has had a hand in getting them

the quality of a dine-in eatery and the convenience of a food

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truck. They also took every precaution to keep their guests and

of joy that fills this place.

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“It’s been a blessing,” James says, thinking back on his journey to finally opening a place of his own. “I had thoughts for a while that I may never own my own restaurant, and I was ok with that, but I knew that was my dream.” James credits his success to always doing each job with passion—whether it was washing dishes, flipping burgers or preparing ornate dishes. Without passion, James says, it’s just another job. And he’s never been interested in that. “It doesn’t have to be high-end food. You don’t have to cook for the elite,” James says. “You just have to love what you’re doing. If you open up a hamburger joint, you have to serve the best burger possible. If it’s a soup shop, then it’s got to be the best soup you can do. It can’t be a job. It has to be a passion. It has to be a love.” Judging by the raving fans Refined To Go has already created, it’s safe to say James’s passion is a hit. Because of COVID-19, Refined To Go is keeping limited hours (although they have maintained their ‘Soul food Sunday,’ hosted the first Sunday of every month). To avoid crowds, they encourage call-in orders. For up-to-date menus and hours, visit refinedtogo.com.

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Samantha and Luis Delgado want people in Birmingham to escape to South Beach, Florida for a meal. That’s why they have created an upbeat vibe that makes customers feel like family in their downtown restaurant, and that’s what they are replicating at their second Miami Fusion Café in Greystone. The full-service, sit-down restaurant is located in Greystone Park Plaza, on your left as you drive up Double Oak Mountain on Highway 280, and as of press time was planning to open in mid-October for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. To learn more about it, we chatted with Samantha about the couple’s vision for the restaurant. What inspired you to open the first Miami Fusion Café? Originally we started 10 years ago to bring the Latin culture and experience to the Birmingham area. We started in Alabaster and now have a restaurant downtown, and it’s been a huge journey educating this area about the Puerto Rican and Cuban culture. My husband was born and raised in Puerto Rico and lived in Miami, and I was born and raised in South Georgia.

drinks we’ll serve. I don’t think there’s one locally, and we are going to emphasize that to bring the Caribbean culture here. How did you decide to open a second We’re expanding our menu to have Brazilian steak and filet mignon and location in the Greystone area? During the pandemic we are humbled whole red snapper to give people more of at the opportunity to expand our business. an experience of the cuisine. We will also Our downtown location is fairly slow now, have traditional rice and black beans, and we discussed our next steps to stay sweet plantains, empanadas and many alive in the pandemic. If anyone knows different food options. us, they know we aren’t going down without a fight. This location fell in our lap, and we have a lot of clientele in that Is there anything else you’d like people in the area to know? Can you tell us about a couple of your area. We are going to have outdoor and most popular dishes? indoor dining, and we offer catering too One of the most popular is a Cuban Are you adding any unique elements to for weddings and birthdays and business sandwich. It’s authentic, and what lunches. Eventually, we will have some the new location? separates it from other Cubans we have For 10 years we have never had a bar or live bands come in on the weekend from tried is our roasted pork. The pork is well a liquor license, so we know our time to time. We take pandemic guidelines seasoned with a lot of flavors from the atmosphere and food are what have very seriously and make sure we are on Caribbean and slow roasted for about 12 brought people back. For this new top of cleanliness, sanitizing and wearing hours. Mufungo is one of our most location though we are adding on a mojito masks, doing as much as we can to stay popular entrees. It’s an authentic Puerto bar. Right now we have about 10 different within the guidelines. We want everyone Rican dish. It’s a stuffing made out of types of mojitos and other Caribbean to come and have a good time with us. green plantains double fried and mashed 40 November/December 2020

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Look closely, and there’s no doubt Kristin and Cannon Prickett’s home is filled with children, though it’s thoughtfully designed with Kristin’s taste for mixing antiques with modern touches on every surface too. Even when their four kids aren’t home, you’ll see family portraits that line the staircase, well placed cubbies that hide toys and bedrooms upstairs that are decorated with a youthful flair. Although you won’t meet their daughter Olivia Charles when you walk in, she’s honored throughout the Mt Laurel home in projects from the past decade and has been since she passed away at 9 months of age from SIDS. “All the projects I dedicate to her as a way to remember her and have her name still spoken,” Kristin says of her design business, Olivia Charles Interiors. In fact, though she’d worked for Southern Living before having kids, Kristin didn’t get

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into interior decorating until after losing her daughter. At the time their oldest son Parrish was in preschool. “I was distraught, but I needed to get out of the house,” she notes. So she and her mother-in-law rented a booth at Hanna Antiques and called it Olivia Charles Antiques. “It started as a way to keep my mind busy filling this booth, and we started selling custom furniture. And that would always turn into (customers) asking me to help with the rest of the room.” Today Kristin’s business has technically morphed into interiors from antiques, but antiques are very much still part of her style, which she describes as transitional leaning toward a little more traditional. “I like a mix of old and new, clean lines with old ornate pieces,” she says. “I feel like every room needs a touch of old to add character.” And that’s just what you’ll find in each detail of her home—all in honor of Olivia Charles.

Dining Room This room might be compact but it lets in light and views of their wooded front yard from its three grasscloth walls. Kristin paired an antique table from Interiors in Pepper Place with more modern lucite chairs and pops of green in her glasses and the velvet Anthropologie chairs at either end. ShelbyLiving.com

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Playhouse Kristin and Cannon built this playhouse into open space under their house and added a slide you access from the back deck.

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Bunk Room Each of these four custom beds built by Jeff Goff has an old Army blanket, a pillow with a varsity letter with each child’s first initial and a framed antique luggage tag reproduction from Antique Curiosities. Kristin added “addition in taupe” wallpaper by Mrs. Parajope to the ceiling too.

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Tech Candy might make phone chargers and other electronic accessories, but you won’t find their products at Best Buy. That’s because its niche is all about the design factor needed to succeed in local gift stores and national retailers like Hallmark, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million—all aimed at a primarily female audience. “We take something that is inherently technological and somewhat confusing and make it simpler with beautiful design that pops. We create solutions that are as sellable and giftable as possible,” says April Mraz, half of the female duo behind OCG Products, the company that created and owns the Tech Candy brand. “I often say we are missionaries from the technology world to the accessories world,” adds her business partner Cherie Stine. For example, the team sourced a grey putty used in keyboard and cup holders to pick up crumbs, sold in plain grey packs. “We noticed it was a cool product, but it was boring and uninspired,” Cherie explains. “April designed a similar product in ombre colors, contained in a fun container with fantastic copy. It removes all of the debris from computer keyboards and car vents. We call it Tech Taffy. It’s beautiful when you see it stacked in pyramids at the

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cash register at gift stores.” In fact, it landed in The Container Store’s Stocking Stuffer Guide for 2020. The company got its start back in 2009 when most cell phone cases were basic black, and most notably, not attractive. So April and Cherie, who had both worked in advertising, developed cases with interchangeable designs and colors that were both functional and beautiful. And the Tech Candy brand took off from there, migrating into what the team calls “techcessories” with a feminine aesthetic. The products all have clever names too. The Bad Guy Blocker, for example, is a “web curtain” that opens and shuts your camera so you can have it closed when you don’t want to be seen—and is far more elegant than a Post-it note. Also popular in their product line in the Power House, a round charging station that looks nice next to your couch, and a smaller Power Trip that charges multiple devices at once— all in colors such as Bright Pink, Light Mint and Light Slate. Clean Up Your Act, a cute pack of antimicrobial wipes to clean phones, sold out of all 12,000 units they had in stock when the COVID-19 pandemic began. (Thank goodness, they’ve restocked since.) In the early days of Tech Candy, Cherie’s daughter, Sienna (now 16), and April’s son, Martin (now 13), would play in the Tech Candy warehouse and made forts out of boxes. Today the company has outsourced their fulfillment to a warehouse in Indianapolis, but their office remains in Mt Laurel, the neighborhood where they were both living when they first met and decided to team up. (Cherie has since moved, but April is on her fourth house in the neighborhood.) The duo’s unofficial morning meeting room is at Jimbo’s Soda Fountain right in the middle of town. “If someone sits at our table everyone else will look at them like, ‘You better

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5. Swig Hot/Cold Beverage Cup This dreamy design is inspired by those who love to wander, swirled in euphoric hues of blues, pinks and a sprinkle of stardust. The 14-ounce stainless cup keeps drinks cold for hours. $27. The Sassy Shopper, 224 Kent Stone Way, Suite 200, Alabaster, AL 35007. (205) 624-4084. thesassyshopper. com.

6. Mail Carrier Bag The true definition of a trusted field companion, this Haversack is the most versatile bag in the collection. With a large overlapping leather bound flap and four interior compartments, it is built for hiking, traveling and everything in between. $385. Caliber, 2822 Central Avenue, Homewood, AL 35209. (205) 917-5800. caliberxl.com.

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9. Catherine’s Market Gift Basket Create your own custom gift basket from a varied selection of wines, craft beers, artisanal cheeses, snacks, savory sweets, locally poured candles and more. Any amount. Catherine’s Market, 17 Russell Farms Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. (256) 329-0835. catherinesatcrossroads. com.

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11. Swan Creek Candles These 100 percent American soybean wax candles are clean burning, leadfree and intensely fragrant. $8 to $20. Vintage Interiors, 2838 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124. (205) 620-1900. vintageinteriorsal.com

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13. Outdoor Wind Chimes These precision-tuned, weather-resistant outdoor wind chimes from Music of the Spheres are handcrafted in the USA and 30 inches tall. $96.95. DSLD AquaScapes, 5485 Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242. (205) 437-1012. dsldland.com

14. Nest Candle The aroma of a sparkling holiday season is created by blending pomegranate, Mandarin orange, pine, cloves and cinnamon with a hint of vanilla and amber. $49. Mantooth Interiors, 2813 18th Street South, Homewood, AL 35209. (205) 879-5474. mantoothinteriors.com

15. Onward Seabreeze Special Edition Golf Cart Your ride around the block is about to get a lot more fun in this golf cart from Club Car with plenty of room for four. It is comfortable and practical yet fun and stylish. $14,999. Diamond Golf Cart, 160 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, AL 35242. (205) 769-6355. diamondgolfcars.com.

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18. Frozen Cookie Dough and Skillet Treat yourself to hot cookies whenever you like—or better yet, a skillet cookie. Each set of dough comes with 15 frozen balls, and the mini skillet is 5 inches in diameter and made by Lodge. Frozen Dough $20, Skillet $11.25. Cookie Fix, 2854 18th Street South, Homewood, AL 35209. (205) 582-2623. cookiefix.com.

19. Alabama and Auburn Santa Clause Have Santa pull for your team with our custom Auburn and Alabama Santa Clause. Bring your handcrafted Santa to life by posing the arms, combing the hair or fluffing his beard. $29.99. Home Accents, 2750 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35214. (205) 621-2039. homeaccentsonline.com.

20. Wireless Table Lamp This rechargeable table lamp has a contact charging base, and its LED light is ideal indoors or outdoors. The matte painted aluminum fixture comes in different colors to match your décor. $160. Alkmy, 17 Dexter Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35213. (205) 492-6677. shopalkmy.com.

21. Ryu Sweater & Necklace This Ryu sweater in scarlet is perfect for holiday parties especially when you pair it with a fun necklace. You can shop them online and find updates on social media @dearprushops. Sweater $79, Necklace $19. Dear Prudence, 4441 Creekside Avenue Suite 125, Hoover, AL 35244. (205) 407-7523. dearprudence.com.

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24. Wrap This cozy wrap is as stylish as it is comfortable and goes with almost any outfit. $54. Serendipity, 3124 Heights Village, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243. (205) 970-2398. serendipityofbham.com.

25. Corksicle Wine Bucket Perfect for parties, this wine bucket is stainless and super insulated to keep beverages ice cold for up to 48 hours. Chill your favorite beverage or pile it high with ice for serving. $75. The Cook Store, 2841 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL 35223. (205) 879-5277. thecookstoremtnbrook.com.

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Annual “State of the County” Presentation The Chamber’s “State of the County” presentation, hosted by the Governmental Affairs Work Group, will take place on November 10 via ZOOM and is presented by Express Employment Professional and co-sponsored by Shelby County Reporter Synovus, Barge

Design Solutions and Bryant Bank. We’ll hear from Shelby County Manager Chad Scroggins on the progress made last year and what’s in store for Shelby County in 2021. There is no cost to attend. Please email info@ shelbychamber.org to register.

Shelby County Diamond Awards The Diamond Awards Luncheon, scheduled for November 19, will be a special time to recognize the “best of the best” for their daily contributions to Shelby County’s outstanding quality of life. The Awards, presented in 2020 by Shelby County Reporter, are designed

to honor those organizations and individuals who help make Shelby County the best place

to live and do business in our state. There will be one recipient recognized in each of the categories: “Non-Profit”, “Public Servant” and “Citizen of the Year”. The Awards Program will take place via ZOOM. To register email info@shelbychamber. org.

Investor Reception is November 18 We encourage you to join your fellow investors and Chamber staff to learn how to maximize your in-

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Ambassador of the Month Karen is a seasoned entrepreneur, and has successfully run many businesses, and has always wanted to own a coffee house. In fact, she met her husband in a coffee house in New York . Though she has been out of the coffee-house scene since she managed one in college, she has fallen right back into her stride, completing all of her permits and inspection within seven business days of learning of the availability of the space and the equipment. As a coffee house owner, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been making quite a stir in the

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Pelham, Alabama business community by offering a unique venue to meet and conduct business that is half conference room, half living room, as well as providing a comfortable setting to read a book, laugh with a friend, listen to great music while enjoying the free WiFi... Karen is passionate about people, and promoting wellness, and has found a new vehicle to accomplish both. When sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not behind the counter at Buck Creek Coffee, you can find her advocating a healthy and non-toxic lifestyle.

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Most of us are familiar with type 2 diabetes or know a loved one or friend that is living with diabetes. Did you know type 2 diabetes could have been prevented by simple lifestyle changes years before diagnosis? Our body begins to tell us that it is having issues managing our blood sugar levels long before we receive a diabetes diagnosis. Prediabetes is not a new phenomenon. Doctors have called it “impaired fasting glucose” or “impaired glucose tolerance” for many years, but what patient would understand what that means unless they are medically trained and actively involved in their healthcare? In recent years, issues with elevated blood sugar or Hemoglobin A1c, a percentage value that tells doctors what your average blood sugar level has been for the past three months, has now been termed prediabetes to help raise awareness for patients that there is a metabolic issue with their body and how it han-

dles energy from food. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes, but 84% of the individuals are unaware. What causes problems with our blood sugars? There are many factors. Ask your doctor to screen you for prediabetes if you: uAre 45 years of age and older uAre overweight uHave a family member with type 2 diabetes uAre physically active less than 3 times per week uHave ever been diagnosed with gestational diabetes or Polycystic Ovary Disease If you are diagnosed with prediabetes, here are some small, simple steps you can take to reduce your risk for developing diabetes. uExercise a minimum of 150

minutes each week. It is important to move daily, so breaking up this activity into short 10 minute bursts of movement can be effective and achievable no matter what your lifestyle looks like. uSet reminders to move several minutes every hour that you are sedentary. uEat a variety of fiber rich, plant-based foods throughout the day. uConsume meals no longer than 4-6 hours apart and have a light, balanced snack if you will not be able to eat in a timely manner. uPair lean proteins or healthy fats with carbohydrate rich foods (fruit, crackers, whole wheat bread, potatoes, etc.). uStop smoking. uReduce your stressors through meditation, walking outdoors,

deep breathing exercises, yoga, tai chi, journaling and more. uImprove your quality of sleep by setting regular bedtimes and wake times, stopping the use of technology in bed or several hours before bed, and creating a calming bedtime routine and environment. These healthy habits and others could lead to modest weight loss and reduce your overall body fat which in turn helps improve the way your body uses energy from food. Take charge of your health today to improve your tomorrow! Written by: Katie Ghossein MS, RD, LD, Wellness Dietitian and Lifestyle Coach

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Shelby County Small Business Impact Celebrated The Shelby County Small Business Celebration program, presented by Regions and co-sponsored by Sawyer Solutions, NobleBank and Trust and The UPS Store at Caldwell Mill Road, celebrated the positive impact which small business has on our communities. Small businesses play a vital role in building our Shelby County communities and overall economy. The goal of this program is to celebrate their successes and support them in their endeavors. This year’s Program was co-hosted by The Chelsea Business Alliance, Montevallo Chamber of Commerce, Montevallo Main Street and The Shelby County Chamber. A panel of judges met earlier this month and reviewed the information provided by all of the nominees. The judges had a difficult time in choosing the five recipients, which is a strong indication of the outstanding businesses we

have here in Shelby County. Congratulations to the five recipients – Listed below by category: 1 - 5 Employees 12 Stones Staffing & Consulting 6 - 10 Employees Shaggy Chic Pet Grooming 11 - 20 Employees Candlewood Suites – Alabaster 21+ Employees A. C. Legg, Inc. New Business Pinspiration Birmingham Congratulations to the 2020 nominees - Listed below in alphabetical order: u12 Stones Staffing & Consulting, LLC

u4th & Inches Nutrition Studio uA. C. Legg, Inc. uBay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine uBeignets & Lattes uBoohaker Family & Cosmetic Dentistry uBrown Sugar Desserts by Renea uBuck Creek Coffee uBy George uCandlewood Suites uChelsea Coffee House uChelsea Fitness Facility uChiropractic Today uColumbiana Tractor uComplete Communication Services (Chelsea) uCowart Drug Company-Calera uDale’s Southern Grill uDr. James Beretta, PC - Pelham uHappy’s Variety Store uIconic Custom Carts-Chelsea AL uJust A Tish of Wine

uMagnolia’s Gift Shop uMannaMarket LLC uMontevallo Drug uMontevallo Family Dentistry uNuevo Michoacana uPartners Tax & Accounting-280 uPelham Diner uPiggly Wiggly - Columbiana uPinspiration Birmingham uSav More Food Outlet - Calera uSawyer Solutions uShabby Kidz uShaggy Chic Pet Grooming LLC uStation 31 uSwimming Pool Services, LLC uThe Art Studio uThe Garden Market uTherapy South Helena uThey Ryan Clinic uTwo Pesos uVacation Concierge uWhiskers & Wags Pet Boutique uWorkout Anytime Calera

Report of the 2021 Nominating Committee In accordance with the by-laws of The Shelby County Chamber, the 2021 Nominating Committee has met and selected an “Official Ticket” for election to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The individuals representing six investor organizations listed below have agreed to be placed on the slate of candidates for the Board and are

willing to serve a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2021: Additional candidates may be added to the “Official Ticket” by means of a petition signed by any ten Chamber members and received in the Chamber Office on or before November 15, 2020. If no petitions are received this “Official Ticket” shall be considered elected.

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If any candidates are added by petition those names will be added to a ballot and forwarded to the membership for an election to be held on or before December 6, 2020. uMelissa Dixon, Vice President, Charles Dixon Industries uDaniel Holmes, General Manager, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

uKhiari McAlpin, Owner, Vinehouse Nursery uMaurice Mercer, Owner, KATs Delivery uKyle Mims, Owner, Edward Jones Investments – Kyle Mims Agency uSteven Smith, President & CEO, Specification Rubber Products

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TSCC Officers and Board of Directors (as of 7/29/2020) OFFICERS Chamber Chair Ms. Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries– Vincent Hills Chair-Elect Mr. Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc. Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Dr. Jay Crisman 280 Animal Medical Center Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Ms. Carol Bruser University of Montevallo Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Mr. Daniel Listi Shelby Baptist Medical Center Vice Chair, Finance & Administration Mr. Bill Keller Renasant Bank Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mr. Brian Massey Ascension/St. Vincent’s Vice Chair, Investor Relations Ms. Alison Howell Steineker Alabama Power Company

Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation Mr. Alex Dudchock Shelby County Immediate Past Chair Mr. Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union DIRECTORS Mr. John Collier Regions Bank

Ms. Brittani Morris State Farm Insurance Brittani Morris Agency Mr. Casey Morris McLeod Software

Montevallo Family Dentistry Dr. Bobby F. Shunnarah DMD Montevallo

National Alliance on Mental Illness-Shelby (NAMI-Shelby) Birmingham

Mr. Fred Smith Vulcan Termite & Pest Control

Magic City Clean-Out Maylene

24e Health Clubs Birmingham

OneAscent Wealth Management, LLC Birmingham

4th & Inches Nutrition Studio Chelsea

Mr. Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance

Ms. Kelly Thrasher Fox Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC

Mr. Jeff Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc.

Ms. April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC Keith Richards Taziki’s Mediterranean Café’ Mike Swinson Spire Alabama, Inc. Ms. Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty Mr. Paul Barber Valent Group Mr. Matthew Hogan Bama Budweiser of Shelby County

(August 22 – September 22, 2020) Dr. James Beretta P.C. Pelham

Mr. Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College

Mr. Tim Benefield Buffalo Rock Company

New Investors

East 59 Cafe at Lee Branch Birmingham

Mr. Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Mr. Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union

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Ms. Bridgette Jordan Smith City of Vincent Mr. Guy Locker SouthWest Water Company Mr. Daniel Holmes Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Ms. Khiari McAlpin Vinehouse Nursery Ms. Diane Thomas PostNet of Chelsea Ms. Laura Clarke Synovus Bank The Hon. Holly Cost City of Montevallo/Shelby County Mayors Association

Alabaster Car Wash & Wax Center Helena Longleaf Pines Home Care Providers Chelsea BP Payroll LLC Birmingham

Boohaker Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Alabaster

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Chiropractic Today Birmingham Brookstone Restoration Bessemer Chelsea Fitness Facility Chelsea

Your Chamber at work

August 15 – September 11, 2020 - Responded to 82 requests for business & community information. - Notarized 4 documents for Shelby County Businesses - Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber & Community events through the following Social Media outlets: - Facebook: 104 “new likes”, 912 “views”, 23,245 “post reaches” and 3,967 “total likes”. - Twitter: 24 “tweets”, 3,011 “tweet impressions”, 42 “profile visits”, 2 “mentions” 3,115 “followers”, - Instagram: 1,301 “posts and stories”, 1,271 “followers”. - LinkedIn: 470 “followers”

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ACCOUNTING Access Accounting, Inc. (205) 516-4644 accessaccounting.net Accounting Complete (205) 978-8858 accounting-complete.com

Who’s Who

of Shelby County Businesses

Aprio, LLP (205) 991-5506 aprio.com Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC (205) 982-5500 bmss.com Cooke, Cameron, Travis & Company, PC (205) 988-8810

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Western Sales and Services, Inc. (205) 787-8674 westernsalesandservices.com ALTERATIONS By George (205) 663-7004 bygeorgeusa.com ANTIQUES & INTERIORS Myrtle Jane’s (205) 664-4333

APARTMENTS & LEASING SERVICES

Graham and Associates, CPA (205) 663-6673 grahamandassociates.net I.H. McNeill, III, PC (205) 982-2664 http://www.ihmcneill.com Kassouf & Co. (205) 443-2500 kassouf.com

Arlington Properties/Terrace 31 Apartments (205) 988-0960 terrace31apt.com Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020 Grand Reserve at Pelham (205) 685-4111 grandreservepelham.com Kenley Apartments (205) 408-0808 kenleyapartments.com

Owen Arts Studio / Owen Gallery (205) 669-9700 owenartsstudio.com ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES The Bluffs at Greystone (205) 379-0322 phoenixsrliving.com ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 alabamanonprofits.org Aldridge Gardens (205) 682-8019 aldridgegardens.com Angel Warriors Foundation (205) 960-2175 angelwarriorsfoundation.org Better Business Bureau (205) 558-2222 bbb.org/csal Chelsea Business Alliance (205) 678-0123 Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 birminghambuilder.com ATTORNEYS

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

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

Retreat at Greystone Apartments (205) 983-7833 retreatatgreystone.com

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

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

The Abbey at Inverness (205) 991-9060

Alsana Eating Disorder Clinic (205) 910-8423 alsana.com

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

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

ADVERTISING & MARKETING SERVICES

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

Angels Advertising, LLC (205) 968-1544 angelsadvertising.net Bell Media, LLC (205) 721-8660 gobellmedia.com

Turtle Lake Apartment Homes (205) 991-3719 turtlelakeapts.info Wellington Manor Apartments (205) 621-0811 wellingtonmanorapts.com

Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC (205) 982-3325 ginamcdonaldlaw.com Paul J. DeMarco, Attorney at Law (205) 326-6600 pljpc.com Phillip Bahakel & Accociates Attorneys at Law (205) 987-8787 phillipbahakellaw.com

ARCHITECTS

RichardsonClement PC (205) 572-4100 wwhgd.com

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

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

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

Sirote & Permutt, PC (205) 930-5100 sirote.com

Radio Active (205) 663-1859

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

Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC (205) 870-0555 wallacejordan.com

Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167 anindooradvantage.com

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

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES

ART & PAINTING CLASSES

AUCTION Granger, Thagard & Associates, Inc. (205) 410-6751 gtauctions.com

Crown Trophy of Pelham (205) 621-7393 https://www.crowntrophy.com/ store-98

Hammer & Stain Birmingham (260) 242-0376 hammerandstainbham.com

BLR Further LLC (205) 324-8005 blrfurther.com Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 myhelenacitynews.com Plexamedia (877) 497-4606 plexamedia.com

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Affordable Heating & Air, LLC (256) 245-2870 Carden Heating & Cooling (205) 669-2459 cardenhvac.com

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ART GALLERY

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

Warren Averett LLC (205) 979-4100 warrenaverett.com

Block listings = ShelbyOne Next Level Up Investors

Mountain Heating & Cooling, Inc. (205) 663-0293

THE LIV-N-ROOM (205) 356-5320 facebook.com/thelivnroom

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

The Shelby County Chamber Who’s Who Directory consists of Investors at the “Sustaining Level” investment or higher.

The Crafters House (205) 520-8428 Thecraftershouse.com

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

Mallory Jackson and Associates, PC (205) 939-1978 mahco.com

Through their voluntary investment, these organizations support the Chamber’s 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.

Metro Heating and Cooling (205) 538-2420 callmetro247.com

Pinspiration Birmingham (205) 874-6193 pinspiration.com/locations/ birmingham South City Theatre (205) 621-2128 southcitytheatre.com

Pearce & Associates (205) 664-4300 auctionbypearce.com AUDIO/VIDEO EXPERIENCE FOR BUSINESS Lighting & Lamp (205) 271-1423 lightingandlamp.com AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH Alabaster Car Wash & Wax Center (205) 358-8517

AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMIZATION Elite Offroad And Performance (205) 677-2080 eliteoffroadandperformance.com Platinum Hoods, LLC (205) 337-6608 AUTOMOBILE DEALERS DonohooAuto, LLC (205) 444-9333 donohooauto.com

Texaco Xpress Lube (205) 678-5050

Hard Times Brewing Company (205) 913-4235

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service (205) 624-2190 tuffypelham.com

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

AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL

Old Towne Vapes & Coffee (205) 624-4425 oldtownevapes.com

Burton Campers, Inc. (205) 668-0075 burtoncampers.com O’Reilly Auto Parts Helena (205) 378-5660 oreillyauto.com BAKERY

Edwards Chevrolet - 280 Inc. (205) 980-3325 chevyman.com

Beignets & Lattes (205) 358-7828 beignets-lattes.business.site

Enterprise Car Sales (205) 621-1343 enterprisecarsales.com

Brown Sugar Desserts (205) 895-1021 brownsugardessertshop.com

Ernest McCarty Ford, Inc. (205) 663-3831 emccartyford.com

Cinnaholic (205) 573-6166 cinnaholic.com

Med Center Mazda (205) 226-0929 medcentermazda.com

Donut Joe’s (205) 663-6006 donutjoes.net

NEXTRAN Truck Centers (205) 841-4450 nextranusa.com

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

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

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

Southtown Motors (205) 663-4590 southtownmotors.com Susan Schein Automotive Group (205) 664-1491 susanschein.com AUTOMOBILE REPAIR Cahaba Tire (205) 663-0433 cahabatire.com Cassady & Self Glass Company (205) 252-4284 cassadyandselfglass.com Christian Brothers Automotive (985) 778-9632 Empire Autohaus (205) 664-5757 empireautohaus.com Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers (205) 945-1771 expressoil.com Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers - Helena (205) 942-8957 expressoil.com Greystone Tire and Automotive (205) 980-5113 greystonetireandauto.com Joe Hudson Collision Center Champion Blvd (205) 453-7489 jhcc.com Lynn Johnson Collision Repair, Inc. (205) 678-3784 lynnjohnsoncollision.net Melton Automotive (205) 663-8088 meltonautomotive.com Mobile Fleet Specialists of Birmingham, Inc. (205) 564-8660 mobilefleetspecialists.com

Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ the Colonnade (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com K&J’s Elegant Pastries (205) 663-4827 kjselegantpastries.com Lil Bit O’ Flour (205) 408-9825 lilbitoflour.com Nothing Bundt Cakes - Hoover (205) 538-7602 nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/al/ hoover BARTER EXCHANGE Trade Partner Exchange (205) 991-7050 tradepartnerexchange.com BEAUTY SALONS Beaute Nail Spa LLC (205) 621-0095 beautenailsspaalabaster.com

Oversoul Brewing LLC (205) 999-6444 facebook.com/oversoulbrewing The Beer Hog (205) 913-0468 thebeerhogal.com The Healthy Hangout (205) 834-0322 BEVERAGE - DISTRIBUTOR Buffalo Rock Company (205) 940-9799 buffalorock.com BOWLING ALLEY Oak Mountain Lanes (205) 403-7466 oakmountainlanes.com BROKERAGE FIRM Sunbelt Business Brokers (205) 903-3564 sunbeltbirmingham.com BUSINESS & PERSONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Michael Smith - Entrepreneur in Residence (205) 568-2526 linkedin.com/in/MichaelTSmithUSA Renaissance Enterprises (205) 663-9982 The Seven Four Group/Richard Mobley (855) 473-8364 sevenfourgroup.com

4th & Inches Nutrition Studio (205) 677-2060 4thandinchesnutrition.com

Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 988-5672 hooverchamber.org Montevallo Chamber of Commerce (205) 665-1519 montevallocc.com The Shelby County Chamber (205) 663-4542 shelbychamber.org CHILDCARE Heritage Preschool of Pelham (205) 620-2626 heritagepreschool.com Ready, Set, Grow (205) 678-7123 childcarecenter.us/provider_detail/ readyset_grow_cdc_chelsea_al Vinehouse Nursery (205) 564-8564 vinehousenursery.com CHIROPRACTIC CARE Chiropractic Today (205) 991-3511 chiropractictoday.com

AARP (866) 542-8167 states.aarp.org/region/alabama Adaptive Aquatics (205) 807-7519 adaptiveaquatics.org Alabama Forest Owners’ Association, Inc. (205) 987-8811 afoa.org Alabaster Arts Council (205) 664-9273 alabastercityfestonline.com Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620 American Red Cross - Shelby Svs Ctr (205) 987-2793 alredcross.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham - Shelby County Office (205) 378-4050 bbbsbhm.org Cahaba River Society (205) 322-5326 cahabariversociety.org Columbiana Housing Authority (205) 669-6921

Roderick White Chiropractic (205) 664-8881 roderickwhitechiropractic.com

Compact2020 (205) 605-1824 compact2020.com

CHURCHES

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

Columbiana United Methodist Church (205) 669-7164

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

First Baptist Church of Columbiana (205) 669-3128 fbccol.net

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

The Carter Group (205) 314-9810

First Baptist Church of Vincent (205) 672-2512 fbcvincent.org

Grace Klein Community (205) 390-2211 gracekleincommunity.org

CLEANING SERVICES

IGA Nephropathy Foundation of America (732) 770-7377 igan.org

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

CAMPGROUND

BEVERAGE

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

COMMUNITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

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

Mary Kay - Shanna Brannon (205) 281-0101 marykay.com/snowling-brannon

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

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

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

DAYSPRING Church (205) 588-8681 dayspringCLGI.org

Business Interiors (205) 939-1008 businteriors.com

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids (205) 580-9494 sharkeyscutsforkids.com/locations/ alabama-birmingham

CELLULAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICE

COMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

European Wax Center (205) 408-1882 waxcenter.com

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

Yellow Bicycle Catering (205) 427-0806 eatyellowbicycle.com

Birmingham South RV Park (205) 664-8832 birminghamrvpark.com Cherokee Campground (205) 428-8339 cherokeecampground.info CATERING SERVICES Ann’s All Around Town Catering (205) 568-8610 allaroundtowncatering.com Bellinis Ristorante & Bar (205) 981-5380 ourbellinis.com Chelsea Coffee House (205) 678-4444

Quick Lane Tire & Auto Care (205) 668-4244

Buck Creek Coffee House (205) 624-3733 buckcreekcoffee.com

Kathy G. & Company (205) 942-4210 kathyg.com

Southern Truck Center, Inc. (205) 226-0880 southerntruckcenter.com

Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies located inside Snider’s Pharmacy (205) 678-3899

The Happy Catering Co. (205) 251-8925 happycatering.net

Magic City Clean-Out 205-395-3630 magiccitycleanout.com CLOTHING RETAIL & ACCESSORIES America’s Thrift Store (205) 856-1234 americasthrift.com Shabby Chik/Kidz (205) 928-9609 facebook.com/shabbykidz COMMERCIAL & FLEET SUPPLIER Quality Petroleum (205) 988-4600 qualityfuels.net

Junior Achievement of Alabama, Inc. (205) 290-9365 juniorachievement.org/web/jabirmingham King’s Home (205) 678-8331 kingshome.com Leadership Shelby County (205) 413-6704 leadershipshelbycounty.com LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (205) 943-6000 lifesouth.org

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL JUNK REMOVAL

MannaMarket (205) 566-2533 mannamarket.net

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

My Sister’s Place, Inc. (205) 434-0701 mysistersplaceal.com/

COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES

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

Charles Dixon Industries, Inc. (205) 981-2171 cdibirmingham.com

SafeHouse of Shelby County, Inc. (205) 669-1877 safehouse.org

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

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Sav-A-Life Shelby, Inc. (205) 664-1667 savalifeshelby.org SBA - Alabama District Office (205) 290-7101 sba.gov/al SCORE (205) 264-8425 score.org/index.html Shelby County Arts Council (205) 669-0044 shelbycountyartscouncil.com Shelby County Community Corrections (205) 669-8900 shelbyal.com/213/CommunityCorrections Shelby County Community Services (205) 669-3740 shelbyal.com

Champion Technologies, LLC (205) 663-6116 Dunn Construction Company, Inc. (205) 592-3866 dunnconstruction.com M.J. Harris Construction Services, LLC (205) 380-6800 mjharris.com Rausch Coleman Homes (479) 455-9090 rauschcolemanhomes.com Smith Douglas Homes (205) 263-4550 smithdouglas.com South East Concrete, LLC (205) 995-9888 seccompany.com Specialty Finish & Design LLC (205) 948-4018

Shelby County Humane Society (205) 669-3916 shelbyhumane.org

Springer Equipment Company, Inc. (205) 951-3675 springerequipment.com

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

Thornton, Inc. (205) 870-5498 thorntonconstruction.com

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

Tim James, Inc. (334) 324-3386 timjamesinc.com

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

Waste Corporation of Alabama -- WCA (256) 378-6878 wcawaste.com

United Way of Central Alabama (205) 251-5131 uwca.org Vineyard Family Services (205) 533-7852 vfsdads.com COMPUTER SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (205) 980-9903 cvcsllc.com

Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc (423) 336-2261 wbcci.com CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (205) 664-4833 thompsontractor.com

Calera Dental Center, P.C. (205) 620-3312 caleradentalcenter.com Elite Dentistry & Implant Center (205) 678-2525 elitedentistryal.com/

DRUG TESTING Fastest Labs of South Birmingham (205) 498-0444 fastestlabs.com/south-birmingham DRY CLEANING SERVICES

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

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

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

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

Lee Branch Dental Studio (205) 678-0871 leebranchstudio.com

EARTH MOVING

Montevallo Family Dentistry - Dr. Bobby F. Shunnarah DMD (205) 665-2224 montevallofamdentistry.com Pelham Dental Care (205) 663-6246 pelhamdentalcare.com Premier Family Dentistry (205) 621-5304 pfdofa.com

A & S Hauling (205) 283-8431 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION 58 INC. (205) 620-6658 58inc.org Alabama Works madeinalabama.com ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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

Partnership of Alabama (205) 943-4700 edpa.org

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

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

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

EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT

Valley Ridge Family Dentistry (205) 739-2175 vrfamilydentistry.com

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

DEVELOPERS

Alabama Wildlife Center (205) 663-7930 awrc.org

Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809

Jefferson State Community College (205) 520-5900 jeffersonstate.edu/ Montevallo High School (205) 682-6400 Oak Mountain Elementary School (205) 682-5230 Pelham City Schools (205) 624-3700 pelhamcityschools.org School for Amazing Kids (205) 620-1725 amazingkids.us Shelby County Board of Education (205) 682-7000 shelbyed.org Shelby County High School (205) 682-6600 Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910 Shelby County Schools Education Foundation (205) 682-5255 shelbyedfoundation.org The Learning Tree Inc. (334) 991-0614 learning-tree.org/ Thompson High School (205) 685-6700 http://ths.alabasterschools.org/ University of Montevallo (205) 665-6230 http://www.montevallo.edu Vincent Middle/High School (205) 682-7300 EDUCATION-TRAINING AND TUTORING d!scover ITT (205) 989-4944 discoveritt.com

Creed, Incorporated (205) 621-0809

American Village (205) 665-3535 americanvillage.org

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

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

DISTRIBUTORS

EDUCATION - SCHOOLS

American Wholesale Distributors (205) 620-3971 americanwholesaledistributors.com

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

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

Calera High School (205) 682-6100

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

Calera Middle School (205) 682-6140 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cams

OnTime Service (205) 942-1405 ontime59.com

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

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT

DELIVERY SERVICE

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

Scott Howard Consulting (844) 396-7301 scotthowardconsulting.com

KATs Delivery (205) 624-0777 katsdelivery.com

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

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

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Raughley Logistics (205) 365-5125

Chelsea High School (205) 682-7290

EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES & SERVICES

Net-Fit Solutions Inc (205) 386-3236 net-fitsolutions.com

DENTAL

MACC Solutions & Distribution, LLC (205) 678-2921 maccdistribution.com

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

12 Stones Staffing & Consulting (205) 832-0612 12StonesStaffing.com

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

Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542 joblink.alabama.gov/ada/

Cumberland Computer Services, LLC (205) 467-4055 cumberlandcomputerservices.com Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304 COMPUTER SOFTWARE Ackee Design (205) 999-1060 ackeedesign.com Doozer Software, Inc. (205) 413-8302 doozer.com McLeod Software (205) 823-5100 mcleodsoftware.com

CONSTRUCTION Adams Homes, LLC (205) 620-1173 adamshomes.com Alabama Gutter Company (205) 991-2001 alabamaguttercompany.com Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (205) 328-4000 brasfieldgorrie.com

CONSULTING Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, LLC (573) 953-0717 CONVENIENCE STORES Quick Shop (205) 682-2766 qshop.us COUNSELING SERVICES LaForty Counseling Services (205) 664-8787 lafortycounseling.com Credit Card & Electronic Fund Services Financial Resource Group (205) 802-7910

Acton Family Dentistry (205) 823-2258 alabamafamilydentistry.com Albritton & Ardovino Family Dentistry (205) 664-7610 aaFamilyDental.com Boohaker Family & Cosmetic Dentistry (205) 621-4007 boohakerdental.com Buck Creek Family Dental (205) 624-4570 heartlanddental.com

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Bama Budweiser of Shelby County (256) 249-8578 bamabud.com

Morrow Water Technologies, Inc. (205) 991-7222 morrowwater.com The Salon Center (205) 940-1140 thesaloncenter.com DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Gone for Good Secure Document Destruction (205) 943-5252 ucpgoneforgood.com

Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 faulkner.edu Helena High School (205) 682-3650 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/hhs Indian Springs School (205) 988-3350 indiansprings.org

Grade Power Learning (205) 620-2373 gradepowerlearning.com ELECTRICAL SERVICES Inline Electric & Lighting Showroom (205) 982-7511 inlinelighting.com

Colonial Life (205) 283-0316 coloniallife.com The SafeBridge Group (205) 907-9767

Core Focus Personnel, LLC (205) 475-7120 cfpersonnel.com Express Employment Professionals (205) 981-1141 expresspros.com/sbirminghamal/ Qualified Staffing (205) 564-2179 q-staffing.com

AECOM Transportation (205) 970-0744 aecom.com Barge Design Solutions, Inc. (205) 298-6074 bargedesign.com Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. (205) 664-8498 carrengineers.com

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

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

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

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

EYE CARE

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

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

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

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

Day Eye Center (205) 987-2308 dayeyecenter.com

Garver USA (205) 443-3080 GarverUSA.com

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

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

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

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors (205) 484-0227 http://hargrove-epc.com

Pelham Ridge Eye Care (205) 624-2015 pelhamridgeeyecare.com

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

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

ENTERTAINMENT

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

Altitude Trampoline Park (205) 874-9040 AltitudeTrampolinePark.com Goodfellas Social Club (205) 358-3078 goodfellassocialclub.com ROE Hobby (205) 319-7310 roehobby.store ENVIRONMENTAL - WASTE MANAGEMENT Amwaste LLC (205) 313-0423 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Corblu Ecology Group, LLC (205) 677-0322 corblu.com EQUIPMENT RENTAL Rental Men (205) 983-6485 therentalmen.com EVENT ESPN/TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl (205) 733-3776 birminghambowl.com EVENT & MEETING SPACE

Schaeffer Eye Center of Mountain Brook (205) 802-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of the Colonnade (205) 967-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Vestavia Hills (205) 979-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com UAB Callahan Eye Hospital & Clinics (205) 325-8620 uabmedicine.org/eye Vision Source - Dr. Michael Blackburn, Optometrist (205) 980-5152 VisionSource-Blackburn.com

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

BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 bancorpsouth.com BB&T Bank, Now Truist, of Meadow Brook (205) 510-7499 bbt.com

Regions Financial of Greystone (205) 980-4400 regions.com Regions Financial of Helena (205) 685-1680 regions.com

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

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

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

Cahaba Management & Consulting (205) 642-4490 Cahabamanagement.com

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

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

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

CenterState Bank (205) 313-2100 centerstatebank.com

Renasant Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3161

Central State Bank (205) 605-0350 centralstatebank.com Central State Bank of Calera (205) 624-6260 Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-3600 coosapinesfcu.org eCO Credit Union of Alabaster (205) 226-3912 ecocu.org

FINANCIAL COACHING & CONSULTING

First US Bank of Calera (205) 668-0425 firstusbank.com First US Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3550 firstusbank.com/index.htm First US of Harpersville (205) 672-8752 firstusbank.com

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

Oak Island Mansion, LLC (205) 837-1974 oakislandmansion.com

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

Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena (205) 620-6448 pelhamciviccomplex.com

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

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

Venue31 (205) 419-7226 venue31.com

America’s First Federal Credit Union of Inverness (205) 995-0001 amfirst.org

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

America’s First Federal Credit Union of Pelham (205) 663-1945 amfirst.org

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

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

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

AHI Corporate Housing (205) 987-7797 theahigroup.com/map-birminghamalabama-furnished-apartments.php

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

Bryant Bank @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-6401 bryantbank.com

Camelot Manor (205) 222-1329

EXTENDED STAY

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

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

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

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

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

BBVA (205) 297-1986 bbvausa.com

VisionFirst Eye Center (205) 663-4932 visionfirsteyecenter.com/

Everett Advisory Partners (205) 876-5882 everettadvisory.com

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

iBERIABANK (205) 414-3660 iberiabank.com

Renasant Bank of Pelham (205) 663-3834 renasantbank.com Southern States Bank (205) 877-0195 southernstatesbank.net Synovus (205) 868-4896 synovus.com Synovus Pelham (205) 803-4593 synovus.com Trustmark National Bank (205) 665-2591 trustmark.com Valley Bank (205) 408-2000 valley.com Wells Fargo at Brook Highland (205) 948-1400 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo of Riverchase (205) 403-4100 wellsfargo.com FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS Bluestein-Eggers Wealth Management Merrill Lynch (205) 326-9570 Edward Jones Investments - Lellwyn Griffin (205) 871-8899 edwardjones.com/lellwyn-griffin JPMorgan Chase (205) 321-7810 chase.com FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES OneAscent Financial Services (205) 847-1343 oneascent.com Penn Mutual Alabama Agency (205) 776-6651 pennmutual.com State Farm Insurance, Joseph Chambers Agency (205) 663-3276 josephchambers.net FIRE & WATER RESTORATION 1-800 Water Damage of South Birmingham, AL (205) 225-6494 1800waterdamage.com/southbirmingham-al Brookstone Restoration (205) 436-2680 brookstonerestoration.com/ ServPro of Birmingham (205) 664-6770 servpro.com/franchise.asp?id=2710 FIRE PROTECTION North Shelby Fire and EMS District (205) 991-6439 northshelbyfire.com FLOORING, CARPET, HARDWOOD Hill’s Carpet (205) 358-7879 hillscarpetstore.com Issis & Sons Carpet (205) 663-2310 issisandsons.com FLORISTS Bella Blooms and Designs (205) 624-2217 bellabloomsanddesigns.com FOOD

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

Food Outlet Vincent (205) 642-9440 shopfoodoutlet.com/stores/viewstore.1620460.html

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

Tee’s Cakes & Pastries (205) 678-8049 teescakesandpastries.com

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

FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (205) 254-5931 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Alabaster (205) 620-1009 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Hoover (205) 354-1020 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Inverness (205) 980-2460 wellsfargo.com

Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods (205) 406-8421 smileybrothersfoods.com SYSCO Food Services of Central Alabama, Incorporated (205) 668-0001 sysco.com FOOD - SEASONINGS A.C. Legg, Incorporated (205) 324-3451 aclegg.com FOOD WHOLESALE Southeastern Food Merchandisers (205) 664-3322 southeasternfood.com

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FOUNDATION REPAIR AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists (205) 286-5520 afsrepair.com FUNDRAISING Funding Solutions (512) 382-7270 funsol.com FUNERAL HOMES Bolton Funeral Home (205) 669-3179 Charter Funeral Home (205) 621-0800 charterfuneral.com GENERAL CONTRACTOR RADERMcCARY, INC (205) 778-7750 radermccary.com GLASS REPAIR & SERVICES Cahaba Glass Company (205) 621-7355 cahabaglassco.com

Indian Springs Village (205) 987-2581 indianspringsvillage.org Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 townofharpersville.com Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 mtlaurel.com Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 westoveralabama.org

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 shelbyal.com Shelby County Probate Judge (205) 669-3713

GOVERNMENT - COUNTY

GOVERNMENT - STATE

Circuit and District Court (205) 669-8588

Alabama Army National Guard Pelham Armory (205) 663-6976 al.ngb.army.mil

24e Health Clubs (205) 358-8815 24eHealthClubs.com

Emergency Management/ Environmental Director Judge Al Crowson

Alabama Senate (205) 620-0116

Heatherwood Hills Country Club (205) 502-4441 heatherwoodhills.com

Judge Ron Jackson Shelby County (205) 670-6550 http://www.shelbyal.com

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

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

State Representative Allen Farley (334) 242-7767

City of Birmingham (205) 254-2283 birminghamal.gov City of Calera (205) 668-3500 cityofcalera.org City of Chelsea (205) 678-7260 cityofchelsea.com City of Columbiana (205) 669-5800 cityofcolumbiana.com City of Helena (205) 663-2161 cityofhelena.org

Judge Oliver Head

Shelby County Commission, District 1 (205) 669-6743 Government - County Shelby County Commission, District 2 (205) 427-4289

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

State Representative Arnold Mooney State Representative Corley Ellis (334) 242-7600 State Representative Dickie Drake (205) 699-7392

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

State Representative Jack Williams (205) 862-5041

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

State Representative Jim Carns (334) 242-7600

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

State Representative Matt Fridy (205) 280-0260

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

State Senator Cam Ward (205) 566-6746 camward.com

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

State Senator Dan Roberts (334) 261-0851 State Senator Jim McClendon (205) 467-2656 jimmcclendon.org U. S. Representative Gary Palmer 6th Congressional District (205) 968-1290 palmer.house.gov

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

Shelby County Department of Development Services (205) 620-6650 shelbyal.com

City of Leeds (205) 699-2585 leedsalabama.com

Shelby County Director of Public Works (205) 669-3869

U. S. Senator Richard Shelby’s Office (205) 731-1384 shelby.senate.gov

City of Montevallo (205) 665-2555 cityofmontevallo.com

Shelby County District Attorney (205) 669-3750

GROCERS

City of Pelham (205) 620-6400 pelhamalabama.gov City of Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0100 vestaviahills.net City of Vincent (205) 672-2261 townofvincent.com

Skin Care Solutions Of Alabama (205) 427-8478 facebook.com/scsofal

YMCA Greystone Branch (205) 981-0144 ymcabham.org/greystone

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

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

Shelby Dermatology (205) 621-9500 shelbydermatology.com

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (205) 669-4181 shelbyso.com

Judge Michael Joiner

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

HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES

Aesthetic Dermatology (205) 588-7000 dermatologistsofbirmingham.com

Town of Wilton (205) 665-2021 wiltonalabama.com

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

GOVERNMENT - CITY

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Shelby County Property Tax Commission (205) 670-6900

Judge Hub Harrington

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

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

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

GOLF

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

The Fresh Market - Inverness (205) 991-0294 thefreshmarket.com

Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (205) 669-3999 shelbyal.com/index.aspx?nid=252 Shelby County Engineer (205) 669-3880 Shelby County Facilities & General Services Department (205) 670-6461 shelbyal.com

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U. S. Senator Doug Jones Office (205) 731-1500 jones.senate.gov

Brian’s Barn Produce (205) 296-0665 Food Outlet (205) 668-2315 savmorcalera.com Piggly Wiggly Grocery of Columbiana (205) 669-4278 Piggly Wiggly of Dunnavant Valley (205) 918-7120 thepigbham.com

HEALTH & FITNESS

Chelsea Fitness Facility (205) 677-2222 chelseafamilyfitness.com CrossFit Inferis (205) 451-3095 crossfitinferis.com Gym Time (205) 624-4040 gymtime.fitness

Encore Resales Inc. (205) 358-7690 encoreresales.com Urban Home Market (205) 980-4663 urbanhomemarket.com HOME HEALTH CARE Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice (205) 685-0421 comfortcarehomehealth.com Encompass Health (205) 910-7191 Encompasshealth.com HOME HEALTH CARE - NONMEDICAL Comfort Keepers (205) 981-1800 comfortkeepers.com Longleaf Pines Home Care Providers (205) 719-9387 longleafcare.com HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

Simply Slim Alabama (205) 515-3556 simplyslimalabama.com

Bath Fitter (205) 876-1760 bathfitter.com

Workout Anytime Calera (205) 690-8799 workoutanytime.com/calera

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

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

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

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

Russell Building Supply (205) 672-2224

HEALTH & WELLNESS American Family Care of Calera (205) 319-8000 afcurgentcare.com Elise Hearn, Shaklee Independent Distributor (205) 821-2270 elise.myshaklee.com It’s About Time Urgent Care (205) 657-1719 itsabouttimeuc.com Juice Plus + (205) 332-5255 vickieverett.juiceplus.com Profile by Sanford (205) 390-8980 profileplan.net

Vinyl Designs, LLC (205) 222-2230 HOME SERVICES US Department of HUD (205) 731-2630 HOSPITAL Children’s Health System (205) 638-9100 childrensal.org Coosa Valley Medical Center (256) 401-4000 cvhealth.net Grandview Medical Center (205) 971-1000 grandviewhealth.com

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

Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 brookwoodbaptisthealth.com/ our-locations/shelby-baptist-medicalcenter-location

TherapySouth of Helena (205) 624-4708 therapysouth.com

Ascension / St. Vincent’s (205) 930-2134 stvhs.com

HEALTH CARE

HUMAN RESOURCE OUTSOURCING

Birmingham Direct Primary Care LLC (205) 582-3322 birminghamdpc.com Dr. James Beretta P.C. (205) 685-5357 drjamesberettapc.com Mending Hearts LLC (205) 725-1544 mendingheartsllc.com HEALTH INSURANCE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 bcbsal.org/web/index.html

Staffmark (205) 682-9495 staffmark.com HVAC Arrow Air Systems, LLC (205) 406-5705 arrowhvac205.com Guin Service, LLC (205) 595-4846 guinservice.com Hinkle Metals & Supply (205) 444-4781

INDIVIDUAL Alex Dudchock David Nolen Mark Teachman (630) 408-6275 The Honorable Chris Curry (205) 908-7222 Industrial Products Sales White Rock Quarries-Vincent Hills (205) 505-9225 INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & SERVICES Viper Imaging (205) 677-3700 viperimaging.com INDUSTRY Altec, Inc. (205) 991-7733 altec.com EBSCO Industries, Inc. (205) 991-6600 ebscoind.com Lhoist North America (205) 621-3331 lhoist.com Plant Power & Control Systems, LLC (205) 663-4433 plantpower.com SEPCO, Sealing Equipment Products Company (205) 403-7500 sepcousa.com Vulcan Information Packaging (205) 672-2241 vulcan-online.com

State Farm Insurance, Brittani Morris Agency (205) 988-4526 statefarm.com/agent/US/AL/ Alabaster/Brittani-BradenBJMH4724VGE State Farm Insurance, Shannon Trotter Agency (205) 663-4466 shannontrotter.com Valent Group (205) 262-2636 valentgroup.com Weygand Insurance Agency (205) 678-4410 hometownagent.net IRRIGATION Grow V Landscapes (205) 767-2553 growvlandscapes.com/index.html JUNK REMOVAL Junk King of Birmingham (205) 753-9313 junk-king.com/birmingham LAND MANAGEMENT Landscape Services, Inc. (205) 991-9584 LANDSCAPING/ VEGETATION CONTROL

Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel (205) 705-1234 wynfrey.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/ home.html Oak Mountain Lodge of Riverchase/ Pelham (205) 985-9117 oakmountainlodge.com

MACHINE & EQUIPMENT SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION

LEGAL SERVICES

The Harris Firm, LLC (205) 564-2165 theharrisfirmllc.com/alabasterbankruptcy-lawyer/

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pelham (205) 987-8888 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/ en/pelham/pelex/hoteldetail

LAWN CARE SERVICES

INSURANCE

Standifer Insurance Group (205) 664-3200 standiferinsurancegroup.com

LODGING

Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham (205) 991-8686 sonesta.com/birmingham

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

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham-Inverness (205) 776-6370 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/ en/birmingham/bhmtb/hoteldetail

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

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

Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517

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

Sleep Inn (205) 982-9800 choicehotels.com

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

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

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

SpyGrass Innovations, LLC (205) 848-8282 spygrassinnovations.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Farmers Insurance - Kevin Powell (205) 987-5442 agents.farmers.com/al/hoover /kevin-powell?SourceID=AMP L001L001&utm_ source=Powerlistings& utm_medium=Local

Hampton Inn & Suites of Pelham (205) 313-9500 hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index. jhtml?ctyhocn=BHMCVHX

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

Dirtworks and Bobcat Service, Inc. (205) 620-1818 dirtworksandbobcatservice.com

Byars Wright, Inc. (205) 221-8677 Byarswright.com

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

American Tree Maintenance, Inc. (205) 669-1925 callatm.com

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

Fresh Managed IT (205) 545-5062 freshmanagedit.com

Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point (205) 981-0024 birmingham280easteaglepoint suites.hamptoninn.com

Snag Equipment & Lubrication (205) 296-0436 snagequipment.com TMH Lift Trucks, Inc. (205) 672-7272 tmhlifts.com MAIL SERVICE Pitney Bowes (205) 246-4294 pitneybowes.com The UPS Store Chelsea (205) 677-2160 theupsstore.com

LIBRARIES

MANUFACTURER

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

Alabama Glas Tek, Inc. (205) 592-4527

North Shelby Library (205) 439-5500 northshelbylibrary.org LOCKSMITH LockCorp Inc (205) 565-7339 lockcorpinc.com LODGING Best Western Plus Birmingham Inn (205) 995-8586 bwbirmingham.com Birmingham Marriott Hotel (205) 968-3775 marriott.com/bhmmc Candlewood Suites of Alabaster (205) 620-0188 candlewoodsuites.com/alabasteral Fairfield Inn & Suites Pelham (205) 987-9879 marriott.com/bhmfp

Cheney Lime & Cement Company (205) 625-3031 cheneylime.com Crave Candle Co. LLC (205) 807-9842 cravecandlesco.com Deshazo - Alabaster (205) 664-2006 deshazo/careers.com Deshazo - Automation (205) 664-2006 deshazo/automation Manufacturing Technology, LLC (205) 637-1202 mtechse.com Saginaw Pipe Company, Incorporated (205) 664-3670 saginawpipe.com Surface One Inc (205) 621-1125 surface1.com

MARKETING

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

Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation (205) 669-1712 Heart South Cardiovascular Group, PC (205) 663-5775 heartsouthpc.com Inverness Dermatology (205) 995-5575 invernessderm.com Lemak Sports Medicine, LLC (205) 329-7500

Trustway Marketing (205) 451-1945 trustway.marketing

National TeleTherapy Resources (NTR) (205) 245-3068 ntrlink.com

MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL

Psychiatry South, Inc. (205) 987-0724 psychiatrysouth.com

Tiger Rock Martial Arts (205) 663-0091 pelhamtrma.com MEDIA

Shelby Podiatry, P.C. (205) 663-3224 shelbypodiatry.com

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

Southeast Gastro (205) 663-1023 gastrodocs.info

Birmingham Business Journal (205) 322-0000 bizjournals.com/birmingham

Village Dermatology (205) 877-9773 villagedermatology.net

CBS 42 (205) 322-4200 cbs42.com

MILITARY SERVICE

FOX6 WBRC-TV (205) 322-6666 myfoxal.com Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. (205) 669-3131 shelbycountyreporter.com WBHM (205) 934-2606 wbhm.org WVTM 13 (205) 933-1313 alabamas13.com MEDICAL - GENERAL American Family Care (205) 403-8902 americanfamilycare.com American Family Care of Greystone (205) 201-7290 americanfamilycare.com American Family Care of Pelham (205) 621-6411 americanfamilycare.com Columbiana Clinic (205) 669-3138 Grandview Medical Clinic of Chelsea (205) 678-7779

Birmingham Air National Guard (205) 714-2287 MORTGAGE Classic Home Mortgage, Inc. (205) 444-5866 fundinghomedreams.com InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC (205) 795-3833 interlincalabama.com/cgapen Weber Mortgage (205) 765-1037 webermortgage.com MOVING & STORAGE Armstrong Relocation & Companies (205) 942-1625 armstrongrelocation.com Changing Spaces Moving, Inc. (205) 972-0744 changingspacesmoving.com Motivated Movers (205) 995-7585 motivatedmoversbham.com MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (205) 668-3435 hodrrm.org/

Grandview Medical Clinic of Columbiana (205) 670-9691

Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767 washingtonmuseum.com

KidsStreet Urgent Care (205) 644-8289 http://www.KidsStreetUrgentCare. com

Shelby County Historical Society, Incorporated (205) 669-3912 schsociety.org

On Demand Healthcare LLC (205) 624-4524 ondemandhealthcare.net

Shelby County Museum & Archives (205) 669-3912 shelbycountymuseum.com

Therachem Research Medilab LLC (205) 427-0419

Shelby Iron Works Park (205) 669-2465

MEDICAL - SPECIALIZED

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, Incorporated (205) 985-7393 alabamaentassociates.com Alabama Psychiatry (205) 540-7477 alpsychiatry.com Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center (205) 663-1252 centralalabamawellness.org

Selective Management Services (205) 624-3586 selectivemgmt.com NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Alabama Childhood Food Solutions (205) 451-2358 alabamachildhoodfood.com Alabama Goodwill Industries (205) 323-6331 alabamagoodwill.org

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Myers Comfort Specialists (205) 206-7735 myerscomfort.com

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Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama (205) 669-3836 capmal.org God Did It Ministries (205) 542-7444 sancheztanniehill.com Hatching Hope (205) 624-2424 HatchingHopeCares.org National Alliance on Mental IllnessShelby (NAMI-Shelby) (205) 202-0827 namishelby.com Second Shift (205) 201-0464 secondshiftalabama.org OFFICE EQUIPMENT - SALES & LEASING Xerox Business Solutions (205) 969-3000 stewartal.com OFFICE FURNITURE OFCworkscapes, Inc. (205) 730-1190 ofcworkscapes.com OFFICE SUPPLIES & SERVICES Office Depot (205) 945-2650 business.officedepot.com

PAINTING COMMERCIAL AND/OR RESIDENTIAL Along Those Lines (205) 215-7963 PARAMEDICS Regional Paramedical Services (205) 664-1036 rpsems.com PAVING - ASPHALT Glenn Contracting & Paving Co, Inc. (205) 991-0194 glennpaving.com

The UPS Store Caldwell Mill at Valleydale in Hoover (205) 980-8180 hoover-al-2389.theupsstorelocal.com/

ATHENA Pest Control (205) 915-2847 athenapestcontrol.com Cook’s Pest Control - South District Office (205) 980-0920 cookspest.com Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. (205) 663-1919 mrbuggs.com

PET GROOMING SERVICES

Calera Orthodontics (205) 620-4611 caleraortho.com

Helena Dog House (205) 624-3425 helenadoghouse.com

ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST

Shaggy Chic Grooming (205) 212-4059 myshaggychic.com

BancCard (615) 719-1677 Bonnie Atchison (205) 669-9001 Chelsea Citizen Observer Patrol (205) 678-8455 Jack Bridges, Ph.D. (205) 669-1165 Montevallo Main Street (205) 665-2555 ext. 106 The Local Kitchen & Ale (205) 671-5082 thelocalkitchenandale.com Vasyo (205) 445-4192 Walk Up Sales WBRC Fox 6 (205) 583-8415 myfoxal.com

Minuteman Press (205) 621-2722 alabaster.minutemanpress.com

PEST CONTROL & SERVICES

ORTHODONTICS

Auto-Chlor System (205) 337-1689 acs-llc.net

ARC Realty - Cindy Edmunds, Agent (205) 229-2774 arcrealtyco.com

The Awards & Engraving Place (205) 823-7676 alabamaawards.com/

Wayne’s Environmental Services, Inc. (205) 985-7009 callwaynes.com

Alignment Simple Solutions - Quick Trick (205) 475-2419 alignmentsimplesolutions.com

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL

FedEx Office Inside Alabaster Walmart 205-564-3238 ext 9 local.fedex.com/al/alabaster/ office-2578/

BP Payroll LLC (205) 995-5288 bppayroll.com

Space Cadets (205) 326-7025 spacecadetsorganizing.com

OTHER

PRINTING SERVICES

PAYROLL SERVICES

ORGANIZING SERVICES

OS1 Spors Injury Clinic (205) 352-2911 bettersooner.com

REAL ESTATE - RENTAL

PrintsWell (800) 476-4723 printswell.com

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

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

EBSCO Media (205) 226-8516 ebscomedia.com

PROPANE Ferrellgas (800) 344-1939 ferrellgas.com PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Birmingham Home Leasing (205) 259-1918 birminghamhomeleasing.com Sealy Management Co. Inc (205) 391-6000 sealyrealty.com PUBLICATIONS Birmingham Christian Family Magazine (205) 408-7150 birminghamchristian.com

H. Monroe Properties

Birmingham Association of Realtors (205) 871-1911 birminghamrealtors.com Keller Williams Realty - Chad Hester (205) 369-6227 chadhester.kwrealty.com Myers Enterprises LLC - Keller Williams (205) 616-1445 myersenterprisesllc.kwrealty.com RE/MAX First Choice (205) 663-4402 firstchoiceal.com RealtySouth - Pelham (205) 663-3895 realtysouth.com Team Lehman, Keller Williams Metro South (205) 542-4011 team-lehman.com Xtra Living Real Estate (205) 223-1044 x-traliving.com RECREATION Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 cityofalabaster.com/facilities/facility/ details/seniorcenter-16

Arby’s - Alabaster (205) 664-1797 arbys.com Bay Leaf Authentic Indian Cuisine (205) 518-0208 bayleafindiancuisines.com Bertolone’s Italian - Calera (205) 690-7325 bertolones.com Birds & Burgers (214) 886-8050 birdsandburgers.com Bohemia Bar & Grill (205) 624-3003 Brook Highland Bar & Grill (205) 991-8388 Cajun Boys & Our Poboys - Chelsea (205) 678-2256 cajunboysandourpoboys.com Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken (205) 621-3991 champyschicken.com Chick-Fil-A at Greystone (205) 995-8333 Chick-Fil-A at Inverness (205) 995-9925 chick-fil-a.com/inverness Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (205) 987-1555 crackerbarrel.com Cream & Cones Ice Cream Lounge (205) 848-8383 creamandcones.com RESTAURANTS

Birmingham Barons Baseball (205) 988-3200 barons.com

Customs Cafe’ (205) 987-0176 customscafe.com

Greystone Living (205) 902-7177

Blue Water Park LLC (205) 663-7428 bluewaterparkal.com

Delta Blues Hot Tamales (205) 624-2092 deltablueshottamales.com

JBMC Media (205) 617-9609 jbmcmedia.com

Oak Mountain State Park (205) 620-2520 alapark.com/OakMountain

Dreamland BBQ -- Highway 280 (205) 820-7427 dreamlandbbq.com

PHARMACIES

Starnes Media (205) 313-1780 http://starnes.media

Old Baker Farm (205) 672-7209 oldbakerfarm.com

Dunkin’ in Alabaster (865) 392-1881 bluemontgroup.net

Blair Pharmacy (205) 358-3470 blair-pharmacy.com

Women’s Exchange (205) 967-0085 womens-exchange.com

Pelham Racquet Club (205) 621-3380 pelhamracquetclub.com

East 59 Cafe at Lee Branch (205) 573-6103 east59.net

Brooklere Pharmacy (205) 664-1200 brooklererx.com

PUBLISHERS

Pump It Up (205) 900-8123 pumpitupparty.com/pelham-al

Eli’s Jerusalem Grill (205) 637-3658 facebook.com/elisjerusalemgrill

Regions Tradition (205) 967-4745 brunoeventteam.com

Fat Johnny’s Comfort & Soul (205) 671-5331

World Class Kennels (205) 672-2599 worldclasskennels.com

Davis Drug (205) 669-6713 mygnp.com/pharmacies/davis-drugcompany-columbiana-al-35051/ Double A Drugs (205) 642-9274 facebook.com/doubleadrugs PHYSICAL THERAPY Therapy South of Chelsea (205) 678-7272 TherapySouth of Pelham (205) 664-8404 therapysouth.com PLUMBING & GAS FITTERS Plumb-Tech, Inc. (205) 664-5324 PLUMBING SERVICES Roto-Rooter Services Co. (205) 518-7072 rotorooter.com The Neighborhood Plumber (205) 663-0612 theneighborhoodplumber.com/

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APG Local (256) 442-6620 apglocal.com Greystone Neighbors (205) 777-8334 bestversionmedia.com REAL ESTATE

Shelby County Park and Recreation Authority (205) 991-2015

AHI Properties (205) 682-9106 theahigroup.com

Shiloh Clays (205) 368-2776 shilohclays.com

ARC Realty (205) 969-8910 arcrealtyco.com

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION

Melissa Wise/RealtySouth Agency (205) 520-3878 melissawise.realtysouth.com Peter Northcott, Realtor / LAH Hoover (205) 440-3093 lahrealestate.com/agents/peter_ northcott REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL Cushman & Wakefield/EGS Commercial Real Estate (205) 939-4440 egsinc.com

Shelby Baptist Association (205) 669-7858 shelbybaptist.org RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES The Maids (205) 871-9338 maids.com/83

Full Moon Bar-B-Que of Pelham (205) 517-6966 fullmoonbbq.com Golden Rule Bar-B-Q of Pelham (205) 621-4461 goldenrulebbq52.com Hardee’s (205) 757-7332 Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Greystone (205) 991-1306 JimnNicks.com Jimmy John’s (205) 564-8228 jimmyjohns.com

RESTAURANTS

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

5 Amigos Mexican Restaurant (205) 980-8266 5-amigos.business.site

Johnny Ray’s @ Chelsea (205) 678-8418 johnnyraysbbq.com/chelsea

Applebee’s Bar + Grill of Chelsea (205) 678-8800 qrcllc.net

La Patrona Mexican Restaurant (205) 671-5277 facebook.com/La-Patrona-MexicanRestaurant-103053437853495/

Ensley-Fairfield Mattress Company (205) 663-9733 efmattress.com

McAlister’s Deli of Pelham (205) 985-9797 mcalistersdeli.com

Magnolia’s (205) 618-9800 magnoliasgiftshop.com

Mikey’s at Fox Valley (205) 624-3641

Marvin’s Building Materials of Calera (205) 668-2608

Pita Mediterranean Street Food (205) 671-5155 pitastreetfood.com

Oak Tree Furniture, Inc. (205) 663-1415 facebook.com/Oak-TreeFurniture-923616871036986/

Salvatore’s Pizza & Pasta (205) 991-2881 inverness.salvatorespizzeria.com/#/ Shugah’s (205) 624-3431 Subways of Chelsea (205) 678-9601 subway.com

Helena Hardware A True Value (205) 605-0600

The Cottage of Serendipity (205) 593-4154 thecottageofserendipity.com The Home Depot of Pelham (205) 685-1837 homedepot.com RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Taco Mama (205) 705-3333 tacomamaonline.com

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

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe (205) 380-4344 tazikiscafe.com

ROOFING

Texas Roadhouse (205) 985-7427 texasroadhouse.com/restaurantlocations/alabama/pelham The Anvil Pub & Grill (205) 637-7100 theanvilpub.com The Craft Burger (205) 995-0003 thecraftburgers.com The HoneyBaked Ham Company (205) 620-9899 myhoneybakedstore.com/ alabaster/808 The Juicy Seafood (205) 582-2288 thejuicyseafoodusa.com Tin Top Bar B Que 2 (205) 670-0583 Walk - On’s Bistreaux & Bar (337) 412-0503 wobham.com Whataburger @ Alabaster (205) 620-4188 whataburger.com Whataburger @ Inverness (205) 980-9314 locations.whataburger.com/al/ birmingham/111-resource-centerpkwy.html Whataburger @ Pelham (205) 987-2779 whataburger.com Zapopan Mexican Resaurant (205) 668-4008 zapopancalera.com RETAIL A Birthday Place (205) 637-0010 abirthdayplace.com Aaron’s of Pelham (205) 620-2513 aarons.com Bailey Brothers Music Company (205) 271-7827 baileybrothers.com

Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc (205) 988-3337 yellowhammerroofing.com RUBBER PRODUCTS Specification Rubber Products (205) 663-2521 specrubber.com/ SECURITY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS Comtex Technologies (205) 871-3000 comtex.org SECURITY SERVICES Five Star Security, Inc. (205) 230-3551 5-starsecurity.com SECURITY SYSTEMS ADT Security Services (205) 403-3164 http://www.adt.com SENIOR SERVICES Nourish With Freedom LLC dba Assisted Living Locators (205) 420-8046 assistedlivinglocators.com/ birmingham

SPECIALTY GIFTS Fancy Fur (205) 408-1693 fancyfurpets.com Preppy Pinkies LLC (941) 201-9435 preppypinkies.com Whiskers & Wags Pet Boutique (205) 618-9496 whiskersnwagspet.com SPORTS CLUB Alabama Soccer Association (205) 991-9779 alsoccer.org Birmingham Bulls Hockey Club, LLC (256) 620-6870 bullshockey.net Birmingham Legion FC (205) 600-4720 bhmlegion.com Flip Side Watersports (205) 423-5457 flipsideal.com SPORTS EQUIPMENT Tandems, Ltd. (205) 991-5519 tandemsltd.com STAINED GLASS Buck Creek Stained Glass (205) 541-3322 buckcreekglass.com STEEL FABRICATORS Dunn Building Company, LLC (205) 510-0243 dunnbuildingcompany.com STONE SUPPLIER AM3 Surfaces (205) 624-3506 am3surfaces.com Cutstone Company LLC (205) 624-3538 cutstoneco.com STORAGE Attic Plus Storage (205) 969-1860 atticplus.com American Self Storage, LLC (205) 624-2336 amss4al.com

SHIPPING

CoolBox Self Storage - Caldwell Mill (205) 991-9449 coolboxselfstorage.com

The UPS Store Calera (205) 668-4822 theupsstore/6068.com

Greystone Self Storage, LLC (205) 206-7882 greystoneselfstorage.com/

The UPS Store of Pelham (205) 664-2258 theupsstorelocal.com/1183

Strongbox Self Storage (205) 719-1506 strongboxselfstorage.com

SIGNS

SWIMMING POOLS

FASTSIGNS (205) 823-4045 fastsigns.com/198

Swimming Pool Services, LLC (205) 601-3385 swimmingpoolservices.net

Reliable Sign Services, Inc. (205) 664-0955 reliablesigns.com

TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES

Steel City Signs Inc. (205) 624-3573 steelcitysigns.net SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

Cahaba Tractor Company (205) 663-1470 cahabatractor.com

Ahava Healthcare of Alabaster (205) 663-3859 alabasterctr.com

DSLD Land Management AquaScapes (205) 437-1012 dsldland.com

Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge (205) 620-8500 rehabselect.net/

Cornerstone Certified Public Accounting, LLC (205) 678-8033 cornerstonecpanow.com

Low Latency Communications, LLC (205) 745-3970 lowlatencycomm.com TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES Business Telephones Incorporated (205) 988-8297 bticonnect.com

Xpert Drilling (205) 937-6382 VETERINARIAN 280 Animal Medical Center (205) 678-8253 280amc.com

THRIFT STORE

Airport Veterinary Hospital, P.C. (205) 621-0500 airportveterinaryhospitalofcalera.com

The Foundry Ministries (205) 424-4673 foundryministries.com

Helena Veterinary Clinic (205) 236-0500 helenavetclinic.com

TIRE WHOLESALER

Oak View Animal Hospital (205) 988-3559 oakviewah.com

Tire Engineers @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-2720 tireengineers.com/ Tires & Engine Performance (205) 620-3311 tiresperformance.com TRAINING Alabama Technology Network (205) 856-8000 atn.org Transitional Housing for Homeless Sanctuary Trust for Shelby County (205) 283-2680 TRANSPORTATION Alabama Fleet Worx, LLC (205) 600-3220 alfleetworx.com Apex Valet & Rare Transportation (205) 991-0532 apexvalet.com Double O Carriers (205) 471-3177 TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT & SOLUTIONS Transportation South, Inc. (205) 663-2287 transportationsouth.com TRAVEL AGENCY Alabama World Travel - Emily Trione (334) 399-1449 awtinc.com Cruise Planners (205) 517-7070 mytripstogo.com

Riverview Animal Clinic (205) 991-9580 riverviewanimalclinic.net Shelbiana Animal Clinic (205) 669-7717 Valleydale Animal Clinic (205) 991-5416 http://www.valleydaleanimalclinic.com Veterinary Specialists Of Birmingham (205) 967-9107 vsbham.com VIDEOGRAPHY Pitts Media (205) 365-3523 pittsmedia.com WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES Bin There Dump That (205) 406-5850 dumpsterrentalsbirmingham.com

Newsletter

La Paz Restaurant & Catering (205) 803-6262 eatatlapaz.com Maya Mexican Restaurant Alabaster (205) 624-4477 mayamxrestaurant.com

Trash Taxi of Alabama LLC (205) 419-4005 trashtaxi.com WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING Moore Coal Company, Inc. (205) 424-2705 moorecoal.com WEALTH MANAGEMENT OneAscent Wealth Management, LLC (205) 313-9142 oneascentwealth.com WEB DESIGN & SERVICES

Expedia CruiseShipCenters (205) 437-3354 cruiseshipcenters.com/GreystoneAL

Great New Day Internet Solutions, LLC (205) 939-3565 greatnewday.com

International Expeditions (205) 428-1700 ietravel.com

WEDDING VENUE

PDPH Travel - Pixie Dust & Pirate Hooks/ Savvy Travel Group (407) 205-9078 pixiedustandpiratehooks.com/ Vacation Concierge (205) 601-4355 vacationconcierge.org UTILITY COMPANIES Spire Alabama, Inc. (800) 292-4008 spireenergy.com Alabama Power Company (205) 226-1720 alabamapower.com

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Gaston Steam Plant (205) 669-8007

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

SouthWest Water Company (205) 987-8352 CleanerCahaba.info

CE Workforce- d.b.a T-Mobile (205) 620-6190

Sterrett - Vandiver Water System, Inc. (205) 672-3396 svwatersystem.com

Belle Farm LLC (205) 907-7344 http://Bellefarmevents.com Douglas Manor (205) 369-8714 WINDOW TREATMENTS Van Gogh Window Fashions (205) 602-0456 vangoghwindowfashions.com WINERY Corbin Farms Winery (205) 685-0655 corbinfarmswinery.com/ WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Central Alabama Partnership for Training & Employment (CAPTE) (205) 325-4880 mycapte.org Central Six Alabama Works! (205) 719-3227 CentralSix.org The Onin Group (205) 298-7233 oningroup.com

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COWART DRUGS 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

PHOTOS BY SCOTT MIMS

The heat didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep the people of Calera from helping Cowart Drugs celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sept. 12. Cecil Cowart was the original owner. 1. Current owner Kacie White with past owners Theresa Harris and Steve Cowart (son of Cecil Cowart) 2. Tyneshia Rice and Nick Bryan 3. Donna McNamee, Alyce White, Anita Cofer and Lee Cofer 4. Lee Cowden with Bang Bang and Penny Franklin with Sandie 5. Susie Knowles, Patsy Bishop and Daphney Dunagan 6. Jan White, Raven Rochester and Ashlyn White 7. Charleigh House and Lillie Compton 8. Keith and Karen Johnson 9. Molly Lucas with Calvin and Elisha

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SHELBY HUMANE YAPPY HOUR PHOTOS BY NATHAN HOWELL

Shelby Humane partnered with Pub 261 to host “Yappy Hour,” an event that brought several of the shelter’s dogs face to face with the public in hopes of getting adopted. 1. Sarah Paulk and Kaitlin Burchfield

2. Leeangela Garate and Ryan Ahrendt 3. Chance Sparks and Stephanie Oliveira 4. Bill McFeeters, Donna McFeeters, Roger Garate and LeeAngela Garate

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SUMMER SHINDIG

PHOTOS BY SCOTT MIMS

The Third Annual Summer Shindig was held at Old Baker Farm in Harpersville on Aug. 15. Activities included a sunflower walking path and hay rides. 1. McKenzie Fields and Ronnie Lewis 2. McKenzie Freeman, Brittany Green and Eli Green 3. Caiden and Easton Roughton 4. Elorah, Cheona and Garren Holland 5. Torry Burk and Jessica Dotson with Ayden and Madelynn 6. Cynthia Sexton, Shelia Whetstone and Kristy Robinette 7. Dash, Jenny, Ivy and Derek Thompson 8. Skylyn White, Paisley White, Alyssa Burkett, Hannah White and Hayden Williams 9. Brentley Hammett and Ally Moore 10. Keith, KT, Nevaeh and Trever Pat

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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Students from around Shelby County shared their first day of school photos when the school year started back, masks and all, in August. 1. Cole Dawkins 2. Davis Dolbare 3. Addison Nemeth 4. Jackson and Tyler Herron 5. Rhett Bell 6. Ridge Roebuck 7. Robby Watkins 8. Sophie Franks 9. Zoe Watkins 10. Jordan and Addison Lawyer 11. Addison Nemeth with Zoe and Robby Watkins 12. Cora and Jack McLaughlin 13. John Marshall and Anna Kate Joseph

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Ask a child what he dreams of doing in the future. His answer brings everything into focus for us. 11 WE DO WHAT WE DO BECAUSE CHILDREN HAVE DREAMS.

1 6 0 0 7 T H AV E N U E S O U T H BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 (205) 638-9100 | ChildrensAL.org

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COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR

PHOTOS BY SCOTT MIMS

The city of Chelsea held a Coffee with the Mayor event on Aug 11 in conjunction with a ribbon cutting commemorating the opening of Weldon Pavilion at the Chelsea Sports Complex. 1. Bryant Turner Jr. with Kennedy 2. Chelsea Mayor Tony Picklesimer and Revenue Manager Larry Curvin

3. Cindy Picklesimer and Commissioner Robbie Hayes 4. Kim Mims and Jeff Picklesimer 5. Bart Pettus and Don Slee 6. Mark Glausier, Butch Hudspeath and Councilman Chris Grace 7. Ashleigh Donaldson and John Craft 8. Rhonda and Jeff Gross with Chelsea Coffee House

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MARKETPLACE

Marketplace Shelby Living Magazine • 205.669.3131

Need appliance or air conditioner parts? How about a water filter for your refrigerator? We have it all at A-1 Appliance Parts! Call 1-800-841-0312 www.A-1Appliance. com Mechanic needed. Must have own tools and five years experience. Apply in person: 1105 7th St N, Clanton. Or call for appointment 205-755-4570

HIRING EXPERIENCED FULL CASE ORDER SELECTORS $19.03 per hour plus production $$$ incentives. Grocery order selection using electric pallet jacks & voice activated headsets. Great benefits including Blue Cross health & dental insurance & matching 401k. Pre-employment drug test required. Apply Online: WWW. AGSOUTH.COM

Operator, Quality, Carpentry, Welder, Foundry. Positions In: Calera, Clanton, Pelham, Bessemer, McCalla. Walk-in applications accepted. Clanton (205)280-0002. Pelham (205)444-9774. Bama Concrete Now Hiring: Diesel Mechanic 4 Years Minimum Experience. CDL Preferred. Competitive Pay. Great Benefits. Apply in person: 2180 Hwy 87 Alabaster, 35007 Boise Cascade Now Hiring for Utility Positions. Starting pay $13.66/hour. Must be able to pass background screen. Please apply at www.bc.com

$2000 SIGN ON BONUS NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT, is accepting Automation applications for local Personnel Services drivers in the Calera Hiring IMMEDIATELY and Leeds, AL, area. For: Automotive Must have Class A Assembly, General CDL, good driving Labor, Production, record, 1 yr verifiable Clerical, Machine tractor trailer 88 November/December 2020

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experience. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-668-3316. Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com

Oxford Healthcare in Montgomery currently hiring certified CNA’s and/or Home Health aides in the Clanton, Marbury and Maplesville areas. Must be able to pass complete background check, have reliable transportation and have a strong work ethic. Serious inquiries only. Call 334-409-0035 or apply on-line at www Oxfordhealthcare. com

Nursing assistant to care for high functioning quadriplegic home health patient in Jemison. Must have valid drivers license. Part-time. Call Mr. Wilbanks 205-908-3333

NEED A JOB??? COME JOIN OUR TEAM OF GREAT PEOPLE!! Lancaster Place Starting pay: $12hrApartments. $14hr •General Location, community Labor •Heavy & quality living in Equipment Operator Calera, AL. 1, 2, & 3 •Shipping •Washer/ bedroom apartments Greaser •Calera available. Call today •Alabaster Online: for specials!! Specializing in all www.stellarstaffingllc. 205-668-6871. your hair care needs com Call: 205-916Or visit SERENITY SALON 2860 hpilancasterplace. Barber/Stylist Chairs com Available for Rent 2 CLOCK REPAIR Convenient Locations SVS. * Setup * Repair Marble Valley •2005 Valleydale Rd. * Maintenance. I can Manor. •Pelham fix your Mother’s Affordable 1 and 2 •3000 Meadow Lake clock. Alabaster/ Bedroom Apartments Dr. Suite 107 Pelham. Call Stephen for Elderly & Call Nichole (205)663-2822 Disabled. Many on205-240-5428 site services! Electrician - FT 2115 Motes Rd, South Haven Health Supreme Electric, Sylacauga. & Rehab NOW local-based company 256-245-6500 HIRING!!! •LPN’s & in Pelham. Must be •TDD#s: RN’s -$5,000 Sign-on willing to learn & 800-548-2547(V) Bonus for Full-Time work hard. Go to: •800-548-2546(T/A). shift •CNA’s supremeelectric-al. Office Hours: MonApply in person: com Fri, 8am-4pm. 3141 Old Print employment Equal Opportunity Columbiana Rd application under Provider/Employer Birmingham, AL Contact Us. Mail to: -35266 Supreme Electric 231 Commerce Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 or call 205-453-9327.

MARKETPLACE FT 2nd Shift Security Guard needed for beautiful, gated community in No Shelby Co. Paid health insurance, $12hr, 3-11pm weekdays. Must have previous experience, gun permit & pistol. Qualified candidates should call Kim 991-4654 Become a Dental Assistant in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website capstonedental assisting.com or call (205)561-8118 and get your career started! Popeyes Seeking friendly, motivated, dependable Crew Members. OPEN INTERVIEWS DAILY 2:00pm-5:00pm 3300 Pelham Parkway. Immediate Openings! Start work this week! Apply online: work4popeyes kitchen.com GENERAL LAWN CARE Specialist in large yards 2+ acres. Serving Chilton, Coosa & many more areas. Bi-weekly, weekly or one-time services available. •Flower Beds •Pine Straw •Mulch •Shrub Trimming CALL NOW FOR FALL SPECIALS! Call Alex today for details: 1-205-955-3439 ~Military & Senior Discounts~

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Monthly Membership $235. Active Military, Veteran, First Responder, Teacher & Student 15% Discount. Address: 993 Yeager Parkway. Pelham, AL 35124. Contact Us. Jonathan Luna 205-451-3095. Instagram: crossfit_Inferis. Facebook: CrossFit Inferis We Pay Cash For Used RV’s!!! McCluskey Auto & RV Sales, LLC 205-833-4575 Burger King is now hiring. Please apply online @ joinbkalabama. com

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Shelby County Schools Digital Media Specialist

A Bit of Everything

Old Town Helena There is so much good in one location, but my personal favorites are: the Depot for a Philly Cheesesteak and tater tots, Buck Creek for a kayak to the Cahaba, and Brain Freeze for their special recipe Chocolate Frozen Custard (go for the large, it’s worth it).

Sunset Views

Helena High School Parking Lot So many evenings we take our four children for a walk up to one of the best views in Shelby County. My wife and I watch the sunset as our twins (13) create TikTok videos and our younger two (7 & 5) ride their bikes around the parking lot.

Cup of Joe

Adventurer’s Coffee Co. in Calera Usually, my wife and I use Keurig coffee at home (not a good cup of coffee) and it needs creamer to be tolerable. Adventurer’s dark roast coffee is the perfect cup of black coffee. The owners of the company are friendly and always quick to offer me a Danish, which I love.

Nutter Butter Popsicle

Frios in Alabaster This may be my absolute favorite dessert in all of Shelby County, maybe Alabama. Don’t tell my grandmother—her banana split pie is always waiting on me in Cullman. Frios puts actual Nutter Butters in this thing. I have actually gone in to buy one and left with two in my hands for the car ride home after eating one already.

For the Kids

Shelby County Schools This is the reason we moved to Shelby County 12 years ago, and I have worked for them for the past three. Decisions are made, goals are accomplished, and standards are raised through the power of relationships in this school system. The people make it what it is and it is amazing.

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