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FEATURES

HEALING HONEY In the midst of suffering, Pat Johnson became a farmer, beekeeper and entrepreneur— and it’s all therapeutic for himself and others.

WE ARE FAMILY Two women share the adoption journey that has intertwined their life stories.

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PHOTO BY MORGAN HUNT

PHOTO BY KATHRYN BELL

arts & culture

11 Unmasking Kindness: Books Penned by Jan Muir Peine 18 Arts Council Corner: Summer Fun

schools & sports

19 Stronger Together: A United Oak Mountain in Tornado Aftermath 26 Five Questions For: Special Education Teacher Marisol Lilly

food

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27 Scobylicious: A Guide to Kombucha & Fermentation 34 Five Questions For: Adventurer’s Coffee Co.

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in every issue 4 Contributors 5 From the Editor 6 The Question 7 The Guide 66 Who’s Who 74 Business Connections 80 Out & About 86 Marketplace 88 My Shelby County

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35 Restored Glory: Inside Columbiana’s Magnolia Manor

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contributors EDITORIAL

Alec Etheredge Nathan Howell Madoline Markham Keith McCoy Scott Mims Emily Sparacino

CONTRIBUTORS Kathryn Bell Lauren Dowdle Morgan Hunt Mary Tweedy Selah Vetter

DESIGN

Jamie Dawkins Connor Martin-Lively Brittani Myers Kimberly Myers Briana Sansom

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 as well as exploring Birmingham!

Lauren Dowdle, Writer

An award-winning writer, Lauren lives in Hoover with her husband, daughter and four fur-babies. She writes for a variety of local, national and international publications. A graduate from the University of Alabama, Lauren played the tuba in the Million Dollar Band, which is how she met her husband. When she isn’t writing or chasing around a toddler, she loves to bake for friends and family.

MARKETING

Darniqua Bowen Evann Campbell Jessica Caudill Kari George Rachel Henderson Rhett McCreight Viridiana Romero Kerrie Thompson

Morgan Hunt, Photographer

Morgan recently finished her BS in art from the University of Montevallo. With her business, Morgan Hunt Media, she works as a freelance commercial and wedding photographer in the Birmingham area while getting her MA in photography from Savannah College of Art and Design. She believes that photographs have a very unique storytelling ability, and her work lives in a space between journalism and fine art.

ADMINISTRATION Kristy Brown Hailey Dolbare Mary Jo Eskridge Daniel Holmes Kinley Johnson Stacey Meadows Tim Prince Brittany Schofield Savana Tarwater

Mary Tweedy, Photographer

Mary started her photography journey with a film camera in high school. Today, she runs Mary Tweedy Photography, a full-service photography studio, located in the heart of beautiful town of Helena. The studio specializes in all things portrait: maternity, newborn, baby’s first year plan, family and high school senior portraits, and professional headshots. When she is not taking portraits, Mary helps startups, small businesses and non-profits build beautiful, responsive websites, stress free and fast. She lives in Pelham with her amazing husband and two boys.

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from the editor

ON THE COVER

Colors of Hope

Author Jan Muir Peine writes from her North Shelby County home. Most recently her daughter and grandson inspired her to write a children’s book about wearing masks. Photo by Mary Tweedy Design by Kimberly Myers

Confession: I spend too much time on my phone. Like way too much time. Sure, there is some benefit in the photos and words I consume on it, but when I take a weekend or vacation and leave it in the other room or beyond for hours at a time, I re-realize just how rich life is without a device in my hand. Likewise, you can technically find the words in this magazine on our website, and it’s a great way to share our stories with those who can’t get a print copy. But each time I flip through glossy pages, I reengage with the beauty of photos on a page, not a device, big and bold. While there are many words I hope you read in this issue, I also think there’s great storytelling simply in the photography. The story that I’m perhaps most visually excited about is the newly renovated Magnolia Manor in Columbiana. Be sure to take a “tour” of it through the images taken by Morgan Hunt. Just before that you’ll find some pretty garden photos that are really about what’s in the foreground: kombucha, sauerkraut and other tools used for fermentation that the article talks about. I’m not going to lie, when I first saw them on a cart, I knew they’d be interesting to write about but wasn’t sure how they’d photograph until Kathryn Bell had us take a field trip outside and worked her artistic magic capturing them with the assistance of a couple of hand models. Beyond that Keith McCoy’s photos take you to a farm in Calera where a veteran’s mission is about far more than honey bees and produce, but the pictures of them sure are captivating. And just after that a set of family photos tells the visual side of an adoption story far more poignant than any fiction writer might dream up—you’ll for sure want to give it a read. But first up beyond this note we’ve got a sweet collection of images of author Jan Muir Peine, who is on our cover, at work writing in her Shelby County home and reading with her daughter and grandson who have inspired her latest book. And just after that we gathered photos that tell both of the tragedy of the tornadic destruction that swept through our area on March 25 and the community unity that arose in its aftermath, in this case told through the lens of two schools whose spring capped off an unexpected year in all the more unexpected ways. Thanks for reading, and here’s to setting those phones down more this summer to immerse ourselves in good stories and in the company of those around us!

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“ ” THE QUESTION

What’s the best part about summer in Shelby County?

Long days at Oak Mountain. Camping, hiking, mountain biking, fishing. Just can’t beat it. -Sarah Blackmon

Cool nights in the woods, hot days on Lay Lake -Joshua Holland

-Johnna Matthews

Spending our days swimming at the 500 club and Liberty Day, the one day a year every summer we look forward to hanging out, listening to music and ending with a firework show! -Amber Bolton

Traveling the back roads to the beach so you don’t get stuck in south bound traffic going to the beach. So many little treasures: boiled peanuts, peaches, pralines, watermelon, shrimp.

Tan lines, state parks, bonfires and cold beers

4th of July at American Village

Chelsea City Fest & the Big Kaboom

-Joy Childers

-Tiffany R. Bunt

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The beautiful parks with swimming holes!

-Carol Armstrong

-Brandi Edwards

THE GUIDE

FIRE ON THE WATER JULY 3 5 P.M. Oak Mountain State Park The fireworks are coming back! Kick off July 4 weekend at your favorite state park with food trucks, interpretive events, a DJ, wakeboarding and the national anthem, and you can always get there early to explore the park. The fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. Park entrance that day is $15 for up to four guests and is valid all day. Pelham residents can purchase this entrance for $10. Learn more at alapark.com. ShelbyLiving.com

AROUND TOWN THROUGH JANUARY 2022 All Things Bright and Beautiful & Ways of Seeing Exhibits Birmingham Museum of Art SATURDAYS The Market at Pepper Place 2829 2nd Avenue South JUNE 29-JULY 4 Birmingham Barons vs. Chattanooga Lookouts Regions Field JULY 4 Thunder on the Mountain Fireworks Show Vulcan Park & Museum JULY 9-AUG. 1* Summer Film Series Alabama Theatre *Select Dates

WEEKDAYS IN JULY

Red, White and Blue Days American Village

History is coming to life this summer at American Village with patriots of the past in character, colonial music, a puppet show, outdoor games, and opportunities

to learn about the Continental Army and its medicine, 18th century clothing, colonial crime and punishment and more. The days are open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 30 for all ages. Learn more at americanvillage.org.

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Third Annual Summer Shindig 5-9 P.M Old Baker Farm Time for farm-style summer fun with a sunflower maze, watermelon cutting, visits with animals, live music, fireworks, arts and crafts, food trucks and more. You can also get u-pick sunflowers while you are there. For more information and updates, call 205-672-7209 or visit oldbakerfarm.com or the farm’s Facebook page. 10 July/August 2021

JULY 10 Birmingham Legion vs. Memphis 901 FC BBVA Compass Field JULY 13-18 Birmingham Barons vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas Regions Field JULY 16-18 37th World Deer Expo BJCC Exhibition Halls JULY 28 Flicks Among the Flowers: Grease! Birmingham Botanical Gardens JULY 31 Birmingham Legion vs. Atlanta United 2 BBVA Compass Field AUG. 3-8 Birmingham Barons vs. Mississippi Braves Regions Field AUG. 6-7 Secret Stages Music Discovery Festival Avondale

AUG. 10-15 Birmingham Barons vs. Chattanooga Lookouts Regions Field

FIRST FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH

First Fridays

AUG. 11 Birmingham Legion vs. Sporting Kansas City II BBVA Compass Field

5-8 P.M. Downtown Calera

AUG. 21-29 Sidewalk Film Festival Downtown Birmingham Historic Theatre District AUG. 22 Birmingham Legion vs. FC Tulsa BBVA Compass Field AUG. 24-29 Birmingham Barons vs. Montgomery Biscuits Regions Field AUG. 28 R(un) for One 5K Veteran’s Park – Hoover

Each first Friday of the month Calera Main Street is showcasing local vendors, artisans, musicians, food trucks, and specials from Main Street merchants.

JULY 3

Helena Festival Independence Day 5 P.M. Old Town Helena

Start your Fourth of July celebration a day early with food trucks, live music and a

fireworks display starting around 9 p.m. Old Town’s merchants will be open for the festivities too. Visit hbahelena.com for more information or to purchase a T-shirt as a keepsake from the festival.

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FOOD

MARKET FRESH Shop local businesses and farmers’ selections at local farmers’ markets this summer at a market near you. Here’s where to find markets around Shelby County. uAlabaster Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Behind Alabaster Senior Center cityofalabaster.com uHelena Market Days Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Helena Amphitheater facebook.com/The.Helena.Market. Days/

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uMarket Place at Lee Branch Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-noon The Village at Lee Branch Shopping Center themarketplaceatleebranch.com uMontevallo Farmers’ Market Mondays, 3-6 p.m. Through Aug. 16 Behind Montevallo First Baptist Church, 660 Main Street facebook.com/ montevallofarmersmarket/ uValleydale Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Faith Presbyterian Church 4601 Valleydale Road facebook.com/ ValleydaleFarmersMarket/

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ARTS

UNMASKING KINDNESS Jan Muir Peine’s children’s book about kindness is just one part of her mission to give back as a writer. BY LAUREN H. DOWDLE PHOTOS BY MARY TWEEDY ShelbyLiving.com

Jan Muir Peine and her daughter Kendra Peine Weeks read with Jan's grandson and Kendra's son, Jackson Grey, who inspired Jan's newest book.

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When Jan Muir Peine’s grandson asked why everyone he saw was playing doctor, she felt called to write a book for children about masks. But like the rest of her books, the message found within was about so much more than a simple piece of cloth. Jan, who lives in North Shelby County, spends her days working as chief operating officer for Fidelity Fiduciary Company, but her spare time is devoted to writing books that spread love and hope, one colorful page at a time. “The books are an element of my life that I feel called to,” she says. “It’s a real blessing.” Her latest book, Magic Masks, is a whimsical children’s book that explains why people have been wearing facial masks, social distancing, washing their hands and taking other precautions. It encourages readers to walk in love and be considerate of others, important principles to maintain long beyond the pandemic and mandates. The idea for her book grew after seeing her daughter and grandson’s responses when COVID first hit. Her daughter, Kendra Peine Weeks, is a professionally trained costume designer who traded in her sequins and theater pieces to make facial masks for front-line workers. “I watched someone you knew could design something that would take people’s breaths away now crank out these masks like a machine,” Jan says. “I think she defines the American spirit, and I am so proud of her. It just pierced my heart that our nation and world were in this situation and to see how many people stepped up to make a difference.” Her 4-year-old grandson, Jackson Grey, also had an impact on her and the book. He had a doctor’s kit he played with, but his toys soon became more real when he saw them everywhere. “When Jackson saw everyone suddenly wearing masks, he asked, ‘Why is everyone playing doctor?’” Jan recalls. “I worried that it would be a historic landmark in time where children were wounded or scarred from it. Because of social distancing and not being in school, it was a very scary time for them—and a scary time for us.” She didn’t initially set out to write a book, but when she woke up one night with the idea, she headed to her computer. “That’s how my books ShelbyLiving.com

Jan reads one of her books on the porch of her North Shelby County home.

come about,” she says. Wanting to explain the health crisis in terms her grandson and other children could understand— and show wearing masks equates to compassion— Jan began writing Magic Masks. This book was created as a tribute to her daughter and grandson and to increase childhood awareness of safety protocols in a fun way. “It was birthed at a very critical time in our society,” she says. As Jan began writing the book about masks, the pandemic and regulations continued to change and evolve, so the book had to adapt to the real-life events it was based on for it to come out at the beginning of this year. “I was just trying to do something to help and make my grandchildren know that their mother and grandmother care about the world,” she says. “I also want to teach children to be kind and 16 July/August 2021

courageous and not be afraid. Our doctors and the medical community are working to provide answers. We’re all in this together.” Jan has written half a dozen books and published two others, as well, though she would never call herself an author, preferring the title of a storyteller. “I feel that God has called me to do this,” she says. But her writing career almost never existed. Jan worked on her high school newspaper staff as a teen, aspiring to become a journalist when she went to Auburn University. But she soon realized she didn’t enjoy having others critique her writing and changed her major to rehabilitation to help those who were disabled. Still, her passion for words shone through. “I had to write reports at work, and they started sounding more like a novel than a report,” she says with a laugh. “But my goal then wasn’t to write

WHAT TO ADD TO THE BOOKSHELF Jan Muir Peine’s writings range from colorfully illustrated children’s books to inspiring nonfiction.

uMagic Masks teaches children that wearing a mask is an act of kindness that everyone should embrace. uHow Far Is Heaven? explains where heaven is

in terms children can understand when they lose a loved one.

uGiving Me Away empowers children to see

they can make a difference through kind gestures to others.

uChild of My Heart celebrates adoption and is the perfect gift for anyone who’s been adopted or is thinking about adoption.

uNothing’s too Hard for Me encourages

chronically ill children to recover and calm their fears of hospital stays.

uJourney with Jay tells the inspirational true

story of the recovery of Jay Basselin, who lost his memories of his wife and children following a horrific brain injury. ShelbyLiving.com

books.” Jan continued to focus on her rehab work until her job and writing collided more than three decades ago. After a 6,000-pound loader bucket of steel fell on a man named Jay Basselin’s head, he should have died—and actually was brought back multiple times. However, he lived, though he didn’t have any memories, not knowing his children or wife of 20 years. Jan was hired as his life coach and worked with him throughout his rehabilitation. One day, his wife gave her a leather journal, telling Jan God told her to gift the journal so that she could write their story. “She didn’t know my aversion to writing publicly,” says Jan, who is still close to the family today. “It was my very first book, my first real endeavor putting it on paper.” Though the rest of her books are designed for little ones, parents are the ones reading them to 18 July/August 2021

their children. “Some have said they cried when they read the books,” Jan says. “My real audience is the adults.” Jan and her husband publish the books through their publishing company, Ashway Press. “We use our books as a ministry,” she says. “We’re trying to make people’s lives better with our gifts from God.” Through their book on adoption, Child of My Heart, they donate to families who are raising funds to adopt children. They also shipped 400 books on grief to the survivors in Connecticut following the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Ultimately, “It’s not about me,” Jan says. “It’s about what God can do through me.” To learn more about Jan’s books, visit givingmeaway.com or purchase them on Amazon. Magic Masks currently is available as an e-book on Amazon, with a hardcopy to be released soon.

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It’s time for theater camp, musical performances and more. BY LINDSAY DYESS PHOTOS COURTESY OF LINDSEY BENEDICT Even though the summer is halfway over, the Shelby County Arts Council still have plenty of summer fun in store! In July we welcome back the summer theatre camp program. After a hiatus for the summer of 2020, the SCAC is excited to welcome back theatre camp with a twist for 2021. This summer we have two local teachers who have constructed a new, original theater production to be performed on the stage of the Black Box Theater. Elvin Hill Elementary music teacher Leslie Belk and art teacher Amanda Morgan have put their heads together to create a theater camp that combines theatre, music, art and recreation all into one fun camp. In just one week students will put on a full-scale production complete with character roles, scenery and songs. This year’s production is Welcome to Camp Around Us. The show’s theme is based on the popular game, Among Us. In the performance, the actors will be attending summer camp, and the first activity at camp is to discover, as a group, who are the pretenders around us. The camp will run July 26-30 with the performance on the evening of July 30. It is for kids entering first grade through 12th grade. The cost is $125, and a T-shirt is included. Visit shelbycountyartscouncil.com to register for it. On Aug. 14, Nashville based singer and performance coach Lindsey Benedict joins us for a full day of music fun. Kicking off the morning is Benedict’s Finding Your Voice workshop. In this workshop she will work with students on selecting the right song, vocal technique, performance tips, speaking on stage and many more practical tips. If you’re someone who is serious about performing, this is the workshop for you! Let Lindsey’s experience and knowledge be your guide. This workshop is for ages 8 and up and costs $25 per student. To register for Finding Your Voice visit shelbycountyartscouncil. com. On the evening of Aug. 14, Lindsey Benedict will take the Black Box Theater Stage for The Great 20 July/August 2021

American Song Trip! In this exciting performance, Lindsey and company will perform renditions of your favorite standards from the great American song book. She will take you on a musical journey through the Memphis blues, to New Orleans’s Jazz, down Route 66 and beyond. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available on the SCAC website. In addition to the Finding Your Voice workshop, Lindsey is looking for performers who want to take it to the next level and perform alongside her in the Aug. 14 evening performance. Singers who sign up for this performance showcase will receive one-onone virtual coaching, get to choose the song they sing from the set list, receive a practice track, attend a dress rehearsal and also be able to attend the Finding Your Voice workshop. If you are interested in this advanced level workshop, visit musiccityshowcases. com for information and registration. It is the Shelby County Arts Council’s mission to bring arts and cultural opportunities to the people of Shelby County and beyond. Please join us for an upcoming event, camp, or class. For a list of the full class offering at the SCAC visit www. shelbycountyartscouncil.com or email us with any questions: info@shelbycountyartscouncil.com.

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STRONGER TOGETHER

In the aftermath of an EF3 tornado, the Oak Mountain community united within its schools and beyond. BY MADOLINE MARKHAM PHOTOS BY KEITH MCCOY & CONTRIBUTED ShelbyLiving.com

Eagle Point neighborhood between Highway 119 and U.S. 280 was hard hit by a March 25 tornado.

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Kyle Dudley and Sandy Evers organized a tornado relief supply drive at Oak Mountain High School this spring.

Sandy Evers had never seen tornado damage firsthand—not until a ferocious column of rotating wind barreled through the streets around her home and the school where she works on March 25. And she certainly hadn’t driven past friends’ and students’ houses ripped to shreds within a mile or two of her own home. “It was truly a gut check and an eye opener,” she notes. “I saw how fragile life is.” For Kyle Dudley, who was serving as an assistant principal at Oak Mountain High School alongside Evers at the time, the tornado’s impact extra hit home when he learned his daughter’s in-home day care across from Heardmont Park had suffered damage from the EF3 tornado. His daughter wasn’t there when the tornado came through, but it was still weighty for everyone with ties to that house. “Those 12 or so families (that send their kids to that day care) rallied together for Miss Lee, and

she tried to get her home open as soon as possible,” Dudley says. “I think there are stories like that across the community where people rallied together to care for their neighbors.” And as Evers and Dudley, who is now serving as the principal of Shelby County High School, note, their stories are just two of many of neighbors helping neighbors remove debris and begin to rebuild what was lost. As person after person would recount, they were emerging #oakmountainstrong. Evers and Dudley’s stories would, though, uniquely lead them to spearhead a tornado relief and donation spot in the OMHS lunchroom. In less than 24 hours after the storm hit, the room had become a mini Costco of supplies for neighbors and students’ families along Highway 119 and in the especially hard hit Eagle Point, where some homes were leveled to the ground. Home Depot and Lowe’s brought in truckloads of trash bags, work gloves, tarps and other ShelbyLiving.com

Oak Mountain Middle School students had to temporarily move to virtual learning due to tornado damage to the school on March 25.

Heardmont Park on Highway 119, where Oak Mountain High School's football stadium and track are located, was damaged by a tornado.

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Supplies for tornado victims at Oak Mountain High School

supplies. Regions Bank supplied hundreds of cases of bottled water and more. Restaurants owners and workers were driving through subdivisions passing out meals. “That was an inspiring thing to see, after these businesses were hit so hard by COVID,” Evers notes. Among the many items on the Home Depot truck were waterproof bins that homeowners had found they needed to store items they salvaged from their homes. “We didn’t know they needed it, but Home Depot knew they needed it,” Dudley

says. And donations kept coming in too. Cool Box Storage on Caldwell Mill Road gave tornado victims free storage space, Cahaba Dermatology donated $3,000 in gift cards and a group of Oak Mountain alumni donated money as well. And then what happened? First of all, students were coming back to school, so the lunchroom couldn’t stay full of supplies. Instead, the administrators asked community members to pick up supplies and take them to their friends and neighbors who needed them. That applied to the

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neighborhoods around the school but also had a much bigger reach as supplies went out to other hard-hit areas around the state like Calera, Columbiana and Ohatchee. The OMHS administrators also shifted to ask for monetary and gift card donations to be given to the school’s front office to meet needs that would come about in the days and weeks to come for people displaced from their homes. The school put together a spreadsheet of people in homes that had been hit, and started matching donations with needs for funding hotel stays or food or whatever might be needed. Time and time again the school administrators say they were overwhelmed by generosity from the community. “We thought we would only be able to help the hardest hit families, but people were so generous that every time we gave a set of gift cads away more would come in,” Dudley says. “Our nets were continually full in that regard.” They even saw opposing teams Oak Mountain played in soccer and baseball donate to the community. “It made us feel great about the community we

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live in and how good people are when a disaster strikes,” Evers notes. Over at Oak Mountain Middle School, windows had been shattered, HVAC units knocked off their pedestals, debris and gravel blown inside the building, and trees and power poles around the building knocked down by the tornado. Soon after came news to students and parents that the middle school would close indefinitely to recover from the damage, and the virtual school setup that had been used during the COVID-19 quarantine went back into effect until the building was able to reopen— uniting the school as a family, with distance, again. And in the hours after damage struck the middle school, its administrators and counselors came gathered at OMHS to have access to computers and work together to serve their school, and in the weeks that followed the high school stepped up to house the middle school’s special education students. While the high school itself wasn’t hit, its stadium at Heardmont Park was, and track equipment was destroyed and strewn all over the

Damage to Oak Mountain High School's track and field equipment at Heardmont Park

park just as the team was preparing for sectional and state meets. But that wasn’t going to stop the them. Spain Park High School allowed the Oak Mountain track team to use some of their pole vaulting and other equipment, and the track itself at Heardmont could still be used. And in the end, Coach Betsy Rogers sent more track athletes to state meet than the school has in any year in the past: 28. And around that time the school’s girls soccer team took home a state championship too. Amidst unimaginable tragedy, there was much good indeed—through both a pandemic AND tornado damage. “There has been a mantra for this whole year to look for the good and praise it,” Evers says. “At the beginning of the school year, you thought that would be hard to find the good through a pandemic, and then through a tornado ripping through the community and students having no home to go home to.” But not so. “To see a community unite as it did as Oak Mountain strong was an incredible experience,” Evers continues. “Even families that were hit were giving back and working other people’s yards and giving money when they had nothing still. It was incredible to see the response as a united team. I sat back in awe at seeing the people work together.” Unlike many of its neighbors, Oak Mountain is not a municipality. It has no governing structure, no city hall. But what it is is a community—a community “that takes care of one another,” notes Dudley, who was in the school’s first graduating class to attend it all four years after the school opened in 1999. “This community came out believing that more than they ever have before, that we are stronger together.” ShelbyLiving.com

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FIVE QUESTIONS FOR

Marisol “Soli” Lilly

Shelby County High School Special Education Teacher PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

“This year was hard, real hard,” Soli Lilly said to open a video she submitted to The Shelby County Chamber as a part of her Educator of the Year nomination. “It is important that we together focus on the good things,” she continued as she spotlighted footage of her special needs students from their pandemic school year. “We still continued to work, stayed busy, made friends, asked for help, and sometimes things got hard… but we danced anyway and celebrated together. We celebrated with friendships and school spirit and that we learned new things, but most importantly we celebrated that we did this together.” If you watched the video live, you’ll have a good idea why Soli won that Educator of the Year award. Here we chatted more with her to learn more about her career. What made you want to become a teacher? I am originally from Texas and was a first-generation college student. When I was in high school, I was a teacher’s aid as a senior for our self-contained life skills classroom. I was meeting kids my age who were full of life and didn’t sweat the small stuff. That was my calling right then. I went to college at UTSA in San Antonio and majored in special education, and I also worked at the ARC of San Antonio in college to know what happens to adults with disabilities after high school. You moved from Texas to Shelby County in 2012. What was that transition like? Shelby County quickly felt like home. I’ve always known that I was supposed to be here. Now I know more since my daughter is staring school at Elvin Hill, and I can’t imagine her anywhere else. There is something really unique about this town.

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What has been your vision for your students? My mission is making the kids productive members of society. We are not the special needs kids, we are the Working Wildcats. I want them to have a reputation in their town and their community and their school. That might mean going to a post-secondary program, but being productive can also mean going places and seeing people. I started a group two years ago called CATS for our Working Wildcats alumni. We meet monthly at a church and have a social. They need that socialization so badly, and it allows their parents to have a couple of hours on a weekend morning. Can you tell us more about student-led IEPs (individualized education plans)? We move away from 10 people reading documents and talking about the child to where the student shares about themselves and their futures and their goals. My goal is for them to be advocates for themselves

and where they need help. Every teacher who comes to the meeting is so impressed, and the students have set their short-term goals and long-term goals. Dr. Jennifer Moon who was at Vincent Middle High taught me about student-led IEPs. What should we know about your class’s HOPE garden? HOPE stands for Herbs Offering Personal Enrichment and is a program through Taziki’s Mediterranean. We have a garden and plant cilantro, basil, rosemary and parsley. My kids plant it and weigh it and sell it weekly, and we get a profit that is a fundraiser for us. We recently won a grant and got community donations and are building a new instructional garden. Half of it will be HOPE raised beds for our herbs for Taziki’s and anyone else to buy our herbs. Our school’s FFA has a community garden and gives away vegetables too. There are certain tasks my students can’t do, so peers work with them so they can learn from each other.

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DIY kombucha is growing in popularity, and for good reason. BY MADOLINE MARKHAM PHOTOS BY KATHRYN BELL ShelbyLiving.com

It was a rainy summer afternoon when I found myself holding a large jar with a mysterious looking substance encased in a brownish liquid. Its name, I learned, was SCOBY. And while it was not the alien creature that I had thought it might be, it was living, and it was a mother of sorts. SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) is the rubbery home of bacteria and yeast that transforms tea into the fermented and slightly effervescent beverage that is called kombucha, bringing many probiotics to life along with it. When Shelby County Extension Coordinator April Stone first saw a SCOBY in a jar in her office kitchen, she asked, “What did y’all marinate that chicken in?” The end product might have made her wince the first time she sipped it earlier this year, but drinking it has since become a daily habit for her. “We have Type II diabetes in my family, so why not be proactive (with it) in addition to exercise and eating well?” April says. April has learned all about kombucha from Regional Extension Agent Angela Treadaway, who has taught food preservation and fermentation for over 36 years. Recently, Angela has been following research and the websites of many who have grown their own kombucha and fermented products safely for over 20 years and all that they have to say about the health benefits of fermented foods and drinks in a daily diet. Kombucha is one of the fastest-growing grocery segments in the past decade, according to Market Watch Magazine. By making it yourself at home, though, you can better control the amount of sugar in it. And that’s just what the Extension office in Shelby County along with other County Extension Offices in Alabama are encouraging people to learn more about (see the sidebar on page 31 on a Fermentation Workshop they are planning in July, one in a series of classes they have held each month this summer). Angela will be happy to explain to you how to do it too. She has taught many food preservation classes over the years, and in the past five fermentation has become even more popular with their live active cultures that go to work for good gut health. The gut is where our immune system is that handles our illnesses whether viral or bacterial. After drinking kombucha and keifer on a daily basis, Angela says she

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This SCOBY "hotel" acts as the "starter" used to make kombucha.

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is sick less and has less aches and pains now at 58 than she did before. Much like a sourdough bread starter, she’s shared her SCOBY “hotel” that acts like a mother to “birth” new SCOBYs and regularly puts it to work too. To start the process, she uses a gallon of purified water to a cup of sugar and heats it in the microwave for 5 minutes, mixes the sugar well and places green and black tea bags into steep for 15 minutes. From there you remove the tea bags, allow the tea to completely cool and then add the SCOBY and a cup of starter from the last batch of kombucha. Next comes a time of waiting, and more waiting—about seven days in all—as the SCOBY converts sugar into a mild vinegary refreshing drink before you taste test it. “You don’t want it to taste sweet,” Angela explains. “You want to have a bite and taste vinegary to show it’s ready.” Angela is also a fan of making sauerkrauts where salts create live cultures that break down the cabbage and other vegetable fibers to make them much more 32 July/August 2021

digestible. In the jars she showed us, one had purple cabbage, another green cabbage with kale and carrots, and still another green cabbage with dill and red pepper flakes. For every 5 pounds of shredded cabbage she adds 3 tablespoons of canning salt. Then the cabbage is massaged to get the juices of the cabbage to flow, and then she places the cabbage in quart jars and pushes it down so the liquid come to the top to cover the cabbage. A weight of some sort is then added to keep it under the brine, and it is topped with a fermentation rubber lid that allows the gas that builds up to escape so the jar will not explode. Seven to ten days of sitting on a kitchen counter later, the end result is a condiment begging to be slathered on a Rueben sandwich—or any food of your choosing. You can also ferment veggies like radishes, turnips, parsnips, cucumbers (resulting in a pickle with extra health benefits), okra, string beans and green tomatoes.

Homemade kombucha in its final form

FERMENTATION WORKSHOP WITH SANDOR ELLIX KATZ July 22 5-7 p.m. via Zoom Register at aces.edu/go/fermentationwithsandor Sandor Ellix Katz aka “Sandorkraut” has been fermenting since 1993 and is out to demystify home fermentation by teaching workshops as a “fermentation revivalist.” Newsweek called his book Wild Fermentation “the fermenting bible,” and he’s since written two more books, Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved and The Art of Fermentation. ShelbyLiving.com

Angela Treadaway works for the Shelby County Extension office.

WHAT IS THE EXTENSION? First of all its full name is the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. It is the primary outreach and engagement organization of our state’s land grant universities, Alabama A&M and Auburn, in cooperation with Tuskegee University, and it has an office in every county in the state. The system provides research-based educational programs in agriculture and forestry, building on its agriculture roots, but it also can connect with anyone in the community through its programs in family and consumer sciences, economic and community development, 4-H and urban affairs. In particular Angela Treadaway is a part of a statewide Food Safety Team that offers programs for food service workers, food processors, produce farmers and consumers to help ensure we have adequate food supplies safe from foodborne illness. She also teaches classes on food safety for restaurants and on the cottage food law for homebased food businesses. They offer many programs and services for free. 34 July/August 2021

Fermented sauerkraut

Angela is quick to point out all she stories of health benefits she learned from the websites of people who have been fermenting foods for over 20 years, including those with IBS and Type II diabetes. “There’s something to it,” she says. “Our ancestors years and years ago relied on it before we had a lot of

the medicines we have today.” So as I held that ugly alien-looking creature in the jar in my hands that summer afternoon—in the Soil and Water Conservation Educational Garden outside the Extension office–I thought I might just make fermentation a part of my life, too.

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Taylor Neal says he had no idea what coffee was capable of until his team started Adventurer’s Coffee Co., which has most certainly lived up to its name. And the adventure is one that he shares with anyone who walks into their Calera coffee shop, and now their new Alabaster location too. Find their beans, coffees and more at inside CreACTive Wellness Center at 200 1st St. S. in Alabaster or at 10874 Alabama 25 in Calera. How did Adventurer’s get started? Some friends and I were all in corporate cookie cutter jobs and had a bad cup of coffee one morning. We looked at each other and said, “We can make better than this.” We ordered a popcorn roaster off Amazon and coffee beans, and after we learned what we were doing, we ordered a commercial coffee roaster. We decided to roast and distribute coffee beans, and then we figured out we needed a place to do so and opened the café and started roasting beans in the back.

The word I like to use for it is serendipitous. In the middle of the pandemic, Eileen Leslie started working on opening creACTive Wellness Center. It just so happened we knew each other through mutual friends, and she decided she wanted us in there too. Can you tell us more about your beans With our Calera location, we were going with a fantasy tavern vibe, and for the new and roasting process? We import all of our beans straight from Alabaster location it’s similar to our seating organic fair trade farms in South American in Calera but with a bright, vibrant artsy feel and African countries. We want to provide a with a patio outside. premium product at a sub-premium price so you can love your coffee and not just be What’s on your menu in addition to okay with it. We have two types of Brazilian coffee? We do coffee, pastries, snacks, What have you learned about coffee beans, two types of Colombian beans, one since the Adventurer's adventure began? type of Honduran beans and two types of sandwiches, milkshakes, a little bit of I used to not take into account cupping Ethiopian beans, and we offer a decaf everything. In Alabaster we do some really notes. There are a lot of similarities between Colombian. We have different roast profiles: delicious sandwiches and salads. My high-end coffee and wine, and once we got blondes, mediums, dark roasts, espressos— favorite sandwich is a turkey with provolone, alfalfa sprouts and roasted red peppers, and into roasting it, we discovered that was less all single original. my favorite salad is our antipasto with acidic and has this taste of chocolate and salami, ham, mozzarella, red onions and How did the new Alabaster location nuttiness and soft caramel. Our blonde Kalamata olives. come to be? 36 July/August 2021

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If you walk in one of downtown Columbiana’s most storied historic homes today, live piano music will ring through its stately 12-foot walls, harkening back to the 90-plus years prolific music composer Mildred White Wallace called it home. Although the piano Mildred—known as Columbiana’s own “Dixie Bluebird”—played is now in First Baptist Church of Columbiana, a restored upright black walnut baby grand of a similar era sits in its stead, ushering in a new era for the home. But back in 2017, tarps covered the 1853 foursquare style home and water was leaking in when Susie and Randy Clements bought the house with a dream to restore it to its original glory. Not long afterward, Susie did some research into old newspaper articles and found that Mildred herself had called the home Magnolia Manor after the waxy-leaved, white blossom-filled tree in front of the home. So that’s the name they restored with it. In the years since Mildred passed away in 1981, sheetrock had replaced some of the home’s original wood plank walls, so the Clements took it down and put wood board walls that look more original to the home in its place. They also added spacious bathrooms off of each of three rooms they kept as

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bedrooms. On the main floor, they knocked down walls that boxed in the living room to give it a more open feel and added oak beams to line new room openings. Those beams were just the start of the farmhouse feel the couple would bring to the home with its lighting and décor. You’ll also see modern farmhouse style in the neutral palette in the new kitchen and in the colorbased themes of each of the three bedroom suites. Talking to Susie it’s obvious she had fun piecing together the home’s furnishings, sourcing most furniture from North Carolina-based Bramble Co. and other thoughtfully curated décor details from Antique Farmhouse and Etsy. The modern farmhouse details marry well with the restored pine floors, original marble fireplaces and other markers of the house’s historic charm, now also home to modern amenities like a powder room and laundry room. And no matter the detail, it all comes with the soundtrack of piano music, just as Mildred would have liked. Magnolia Manor can be rented for events or overnight stays. Find more information on booking it at clementsvacationrentals.com.

Piano The centerpiece of the home is this this restored 1906 black walnut upright grand piano—original ivory keys and all—that sits in the same location as Mildred’s piano, which now can be found in First Baptist Church of Columbiana. Above it hang pieces of Mildred’s music that Susie found on Ebay and Amazon and had framed.

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Kitchen As an homage to the Alabama marble fireplaces in the home, the kitchen island boasts a 2-inch slab of locally quarried marble that sits atop a base made from 200-year-old timbers by local craftsman Ken Burchfield. A matte white refrigerator with bronze hardware sits adjacent to it, and not pictured are intricately cut windows that were originally in Blach’s department store in downtown Birmingham. 40 July/August 2021

Living Room You’ll find eight fireplaces in Magnolia Manor, but only half of them are Alabama marble today. A sectional sofa and modern farmhouse décor touches round out this living space, located on the right after you enter the home’s front door.

Bathroom The Clements had an original clawfoot tub from the home refinished for the Dixie Bluebird Suite. It’s the only bathtub in the house, but all three full bathrooms have spacious white subway tile showers.

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Barn Door The Clements had some of the home’s original pine doors made into barn doors that connect the bedrooms to their bathrooms.

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Dixie Bluebird Suite Mildred White Wallace’s nickname was Dixie Bluebird, so there had to be a suite bearing that name. Likewise you’ll see pops of blue and of birds throughout the room’s décor.

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Rose Suite This suite is reminiscent of a garden, with plenty of pinks, florals and bunnies. It and the other two suites each feature a king bed, fireplace, wardrobe (since there are no closets in the original home design) and their own bathroom (also each with its own fireplace). The more you look around the bedroom, the more you’ll notice thoughtful décor details like coasters with music on them.

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Staircase The stairs leading to the second floor are original to the home, but the Clements had the handrail raised to bring it to code and added hammered rod iron in place of wood spindles.

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Healing Honey In the midst of suffering, Patrick Johnson became a farmer, beekeeper and entrepreneur—and it’s all therapeutic for himself and others. By Selah Vetter | Photos by Keith McCoy & Contributed ShelbyLiving.com

A golden hue from the morning sun streams over 35-year-old Patrick Johnson’s face as he looks out on the people driving past his farm. It seems in some ways to symbolize his big dream for his venture, or maybe it’s just a reminder of his golden honey. Standing on a bridge over I-65 beside his farm, he doesn’t just see cars driving by. Patrick sees 40,000 potential customers. The moment you first step foot on Patrick’s farm in Calera, you may only see empty rows of tilled soil ready for blueberry bushes to be planted or a few bees swarming around the opening of a hive, but the moment he starts talking, you realize that’s just the beginning. “You’re looking at recipes being made right now,” he says. Patrick transitioned from serving in the Navy in 2009 to eventually becoming a local teacher, coach and farmer, but his identity as a veteran is influencing his new work and he is no stranger to an agricultural life. As the son of a salesman and hobby farmer in Randolph, Alabama, Patrick grew up on a small horse farm. But this time he’s digging a little bit deeper into what his dad taught him for a bigger purpose. “My daddy always told me to leave it better than you found it, and that’s what we’re trying to do

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Patrick Johnson, right, started the Veterans Farming Initiative from his farm in Calera.

here,” Patrick says. After serving in the Navy for five years as an awarded Naval Special Warfare Armorer, Patrick suffered from a traumatic brain injury sustained aboard the USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) while early in his Naval career in 2005. He would go on to serve with the US Naval Expeditionary Guard Battalion to Camp Delta, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on a yearlong deployment as part of the Global War on Terrorism in 2006, four months after his initial injuries. In 2007 he was transferred to Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, attached to riverine unit Special Boat Team 22 in support of weapons operations until he would finish his service 2009. Unaware of how severe his physical or emotional injuries were from his service, he moved back home to Montevallo, to attend school at the University of Montevallo, and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in 2012. Due to health circumstances, though, he spent nearly a year homeless during 2013 and split time between Las Vegas and Birmingham. After years of a difficult but successful transition, he found himself looking for a hobby. Then he rediscovered a lost love for agriculture and beekeeping that he hadn’t experienced since high

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school when he was in the FFA. It’s the meticulous work of beekeeping, from harvesting the honey to carefully placing each part of the hive exactly back in place as to not disturb the bees, that reminds Patrick to tuck his stress away on a bad day and focus on the job ahead. The bees may be good for his fruit crop, but it’s the therapeutic element is the reason he does all the work on his farm. “If I’m stressed out, I can open a hive, and it kind of just seems to go away,” he says. “My bees are my therapy.” Now he wants to share that same experience with others. As someone who understands the hardships that transpire from serving in the military, he offers veterans the opportunity to work with the bees and on his farm with him as a form of apiary therapy and to share his love of agriculture for free. He calls the for-profit entrepreneurship venture Veterans Farming Initiative. His dream isn’t necessarily to have these veterans start a farming business like him, but to inspire them to use the knowledge he pours out to them to start growing a garden in their backyard or start a hobby in agriculture. It’s his hope that with some hard work and dirt on their hands, they will feel grounded while experiencing a deeper connection. 54 July/August 2021

If someone finds healing in digging or jumping in a beekeeper’s suit, then he says they are always welcome to come back too. He wishes he had “10 arms and 10 legs” to help out with the farm, since most of time it’s just him working. Before now, Patrick has worked for nearly eight years with the homeless veteran community all over Alabama through his former non-profit organization, Homeless Veterans Initiative of Alabama. Bringing together a band of veterans, he takes care of the bees to harvest honey for another business owned by a pair of veterans that double as master beekeepers. Stacy and Ben VanDortrecht of S and B Apiaries of Elmore, Alabama, started actively teaching him the knowledge of beekeeping in 2019. Then “somehow through the grapevine,” Patrick connected with Billy Graham, who, Patrick wanted to point out, has “no relation to the preacher,” but is just as interesting. Now is the Army veteran is leasing land to Patrick for his farm. The land is scattered with salvage cars from Billy’s business, Billy’s Foreign Car Salvage, and even an old school that’s now a barn. Billy’s warm, country accent can pull you into a conversation like you two were friends for life, while Patrick is more focused on telling you about the business to be

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done. But while Billy may be on the phone with people from South Africa or Australia selling car parts for his business, Patrick is farming to invest in the people of Shelby County. For now, Patrick is connecting with local food banks to address issues with food insecurity and poverty within the community in order to help feed locals in need using his knowledge of agriculture through his fledgling business venture. Patrick’s plan for the farm is to ultimately use both the honey and the fruit from the crops he’s planning to plant, such as blueberries and blood oranges, to produce honey and fruitbased liquor. From mead to brandy-wine to moonshine to beer, it is a niche and novelty business for Shelby County, and once VFI is fully operational he will be the only venture in the state to produce completely honey-based small batch spirits. “It’s a long, grinding process,” Patrick says, noting farming takes planning a year in advance, and he is only three years into the project. “It turned from something that was very therapeutic for me to something I tried to figure out how to make money with,” he says. “You try to pick one thing you think you’ll be really good at.” There’s a lot of moving parts that go into making honey-based spirits, from making sure the crops are good to planning specialty crops in the winter and summer in order to feed the bees to making tasty recipes for honey spirits. Another part of the process will be selling the small-batch spirits once they’re ready, and he wants to work with folks nearby. He’s planning to sell the liquor he makes in the local markets and is looking for restaurants and other businesses in Shelby County who are interested in selling them. He’s also interested in selling specialized bottles for weddings or other events and letting them help create a personalized recipes memory through a recipe. Today he’s still in the process of developing recipes for just the right taste of these honey-based spirits. While doing so though, he often looks out on his farm with tilled soil ready for fruit trees to be planted in it and the hives ready to be harvested for honey. “There’s a lot to be proud of,” he says. Learn more about Patrick’s farm by visiting @VeteransFarmingInitiativeAL on Facebook.

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We Are Family Two women share the adoption journey that has intertwined their life stories. By Madoline Markham Photos by Kathryn Bell & Contributed

Shawna, far right, with her three children and their father

Meet Shawna

Our story starts on a hot summer night in 1992 when Shawna Taylor woke up in labor, eight weeks before her due date. Her son Brent weighed a little under 5 pounds when he was born on Aug. 2, and his lungs weren’t yet fully developed. It was December by the time Brent would be able to come home and then only for 11 days before he needed to be hospitalized again for his breathing. At Children’s of Alabama he would be put on a ventilator, and remain on it until he was almost 18 months old.

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At the time Shawna also had a 4–year-old son, Cody, and a 2-year-old daughter, Sam, who also has special needs, and she had very little support from family. There was no one to watch Sam and Cody so she could visit Brent at Children’s. This meant that she rarely got to see her youngest son in the hospital in the months to come, and as he turned 1 then 2 years old and was still in the hospital. “I was headed for a divorce with two children (with special needs), and I couldn’t do it,” she says. “It was just hard.”

Meet Jane Jane Duer would enter Brent’s story in 1993. At that time, she was a child life teacher for hospitalized children ages newborn to 5 years at Children’s of Alabama. As part of her role, she worked with ventilator-dependent patients in the chronic area of the pulmonary care unit to help them achieve important early milestones, and she also enjoyed meeting parents and helping to provide them with resources in their community when it was time for their child to be discharged. Little did she know that she would soon be one of those parents. Jane met Brent when he was 12 months old and she received a child life consultation request from his doctor upon his arrival to the pulmonary care unit. As part of her preparation for the consultation, she learned of his medical history with underdeveloped lungs due to prematurity, a diagnosis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) that led to reactive airway disease, respiratory failure, and long-term mechanical ventilation, which caused bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or scarring of the lungs. As she began to work with Brent and other professionals on his developmental team, Jane also learned his family was unable to visit, but she didn’t know why. She did know that Brent must have had a loving family because she saw a photo of his older brother and sister placed in his crib. Brent wasn’t the only one of Jane’s patients without parents visiting, but she says God placed it in her heart to pray for Brent and his family, and specifically for his mother to have what she needed to be able to visit and eventually take him home. In the spring of 1995, teaming up with women from a Bible study she was in, Jane sent Shawna a grocery store gift card for Mother’s Day and clothing for her kids, and told her they were praying for Brent and her family. Soon after, Jane contacted Shawna and asked her if there was anything that she or the hospital could do to support her so that she could more easily come to visit Brent. When Shawna said she needed childcare for her two older children, Jane found a woman from her church who was in nursing school to watch them, and she sent Shawna vouchers to buy gas so she could come to Children’s. But one day in early June before that visit took place, Jane had another phone conversation with Shawna. At that time Shawna asked Jane if she had children of her own. Jane replied that she and her husband were hoping to adopt soon, and in fact they had already been approved to adopt and were just waiting for a baby. (The backstory on that is that Jane and her husband, Chuck, had found they could not get pregnant, but they’d also always been open to adopting and even

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adopting a child with special needs.) That’s when Shawna admitted to Jane that she’d been wanting to give Brent up for adoption because she knew she couldn’t care for him like he needed to be cared for. Would Jane be interested in adopting Brent? Shawna asked. Jane was shocked but agreed to talk to her husband about it over a long weekend on a trip they’d already planned to take that week and suggested that she and Shawna would both need to talk to Brent’s hospital social worker. They made plans to meet the following Monday morning. After she hung up the phone with Shawna, Jane immediately called Chuck. “Are you ready to be a father?” she asked. “Like now?” Chuck is usually more cautious and skeptical and Jane more likely to jump into things less cautiously, but Chuck was on board with adopting Brent from the start too. When Shawna and Jane met with the hospital social worker that next Monday, both were still ready to move forward with the adoption process. At that point, Brent was no longer on a ventilator but was still on oxygen 24/7, and Jane didn’t know how long Brent would have to remain hospitalized. As it turned out, though, Brent had been released by his doctor for discharge the previous Friday. Due to this turn of events, he was able to remain there until Jane and Chuck were able to obtain temporary custody and receive the discharge planning education needed for them to take Brent home. This process took place within just a couple of weeks, and in late June 1995, home Brent went with Jane and Chuck, just about six weeks shy of his 3rd birthday. On Aug. 9, just a week after his 3rd birthday, Brent’s adoption was finalized.

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Fast forward to today. Brent Duer will turn 29 on Aug. 2, and as Jane and Chuck will tell you, he’s never met a stranger. He’s also always known who his family is. He knows Jane and Chuck are his mom and dad by adoption. He’s always known Shawna is his birth mom and Cody and Sam his brother and sister, first from the photos Jane would show him growing up and the cards Shawna sent on his birthdays, and now from seeing them in person. And he knows his “hospital family” and two honorary aunts, the nurses who cared for him for so long and who he’d continue to see at his birthday parties in the first few years after his adoption. After going home with Jane and Chuck, Brent had to return to the hospital several times in the first six months, and at one point he was hospitalized for nearly a month. After age 7 though, Brent wasn’t hospitalized again, his respiratory problems went away, and he has been very healthy since. But because of his severe chronic respiratory illness in the first three years of life, his brain

had lost oxygen at a critical developmental stage, which led to developmental delays in early childhood and learning and social skill difficulties in later years. As a resident of Helena, Brent received special education services through Shelby County Schools from the age of 3 through age 19. He attended preschool special education classes at the Linda Nolen Learning Center, and then Helena Elementary, Helena Intermediate, Riverchase Middle and Pelham High School. During his junior and senior years at Pelham, he also attended the Shelby County Technical School in the hospitality and culinary program. After working part-time his senior year, Brent graduated from Pelham High in 2012 with an Occupational Diploma, and he has been employed in some capacity ever since. For the past three years, Brent has worked parttime as a dishwasher at Hickory Tavern at Brookwood Village, and last fall October 2020, he moved into his own apartment just a few minutes away from his parents that he now shares with the cat he adopted, Zeus. But that’s not all. Brent earned his black belt in Taekwondo when he was 18 and got his driver’s license at 19. After high school, he was accepted into

the Emerging Young Leaders program sponsored by People First of Alabama, a nonprofit organization that helps adults with disabilities advocate for themselves and others. Through this program, Brent developed leadership skills and spoke to high

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school special education students about how to advocate for themselves after high school, and he participated in and spoke at organized disability events at the state capitol. He was also member of a panel of speakers at the Alabama Disability Conference one year. Throughout Brent’s childhood, adolescence and as an adult, everyone who has ever met him always notes his sense of humor and how he cares for others—traits his whole family agrees make Brent

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who he is. In fact, one of the things Brent loves to do when not working is drive to Opelika to visit with and help out his Pawpaw and Mimi, Max and Sally Duer. When Brent was adopted, he couldn’t attend childcare due to his health, so Chuck stayed home with him, with the help of his mom, Sally, who was a nurse. Taking care of Brent for the first two years of his adoption fostered a special bond between him and his Mimi, and now Brent helps take care of her and Pawpaw.

Jane had always told Brent he could meet his biological mom whenever he was ready, and at age 16 he told her he was. So Jane reached out to Shawna, and before long they set up a time to all meet at a Texas Roadhouse in Pelham. This was just the beginning of a relationship between Shawna, Cody, Sam and Brent. Both families got together for some birthday celebrations following the initial reunion meeting, and Shawna and Sam attended Brent’s high school graduation. Brent was there after Cody’s oldest son Zander was born and at a gender reveal party for Cody’s younger son Phoenix, where Brent got to meet his birth father for the first time. And even when Brent isn’t physically present with his biological family, he’s still with them in other ways. Sam keeps a photo of Brent in her wallet, and Cody has Brent’s name tattooed on his shoulders. Shawna will tell you Jane is Brent’s mom, that she raised him, and that she always tries to respect that. But Jane has always wanted Brent to know Shawna too. When Jane asked Shawna about having Brent’s adoption story shared in this publication, Shawna told Jane that she did what I thought was right for Brent and her other children. “I don’t think Sam or Brent would have gotten the attention they both needed from me if I hadn’t made that difficult decision,” she wrote Jane. “I believe you walked into my life for a reason, and it wasn’t just to adopt Brent. You gave me the opportunity to give Sam the attention she needed. So for that reason, I would love to see our story in a magazine.”

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The Shelby County Chamber BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

July ‘21 Chamber Events Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Career Readiness Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM

Coffee with the Mayor of Chelsea Be sure to mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 13 and plan to join us at the Chelsea Community Center from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for Coffee with Tony Picklesheimer, Mayor of Chelsea. The morning meeting is designed for the community to enjoy networking, coffee and a city update --

all before heading to the office. There is no cost to attend however reservations are requested by noon on Monday, July 12 to assist in preparation. Please contact the Chamber by phone at 205-663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Ambassador Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Small Business Work Group 4:00PM-5:00PM

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Govermental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Chamber “Connections Luncheon” 11:30AM - 1:00PM Old Mill Square - Grande Hall

Friday, July 9, 2021

Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM

Friday, July 9, 2021

Tourism and Recreation Work Group 10:00AM-11:00AM

“CoffeeNET” at the new AT&T Mobility in Helena Be sure to mark your calendar for July 27 and join us at AT&T Mobility in Helena from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for CoffeeNET. These events are a great way to make new business contacts so bring plenty of business cards. There is no cost to attend however reservations are requested by noon on

TSCC July “Community Luncheon” Hosted by Tourism and Recreation Work Group The Shelby Chamber’s July 28 Community Luncheon will feature a topic related to tourism and recreation and its direct impact on Shelby County. This luncheon will be hosted by the Chamber’s Tourism and Recreation Work Group and will take place at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11:00AM for business networking and lunch will be

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July 26 to assist in preparation. Please contact the Chamber by phone at 205-663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

available at 11:30AM. The investment is $20 per person for Chamber members and $30 per person for “Future” members and includes a boxed lunch. Reservations REQUIRED by noon on Monday, July 26, 2021. Please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 205- 663-4542 or use Online Registration.

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Existing Business and Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM creACTive - Alabaster

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Women’s Business Council 11:30AM - 1:00PM

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Shelby County Chamber July “Connections Luncheon” Make plans to join us for the July 8 “Connections Luncheon” as we hear an informative presentation on how Main Street Alabama programs are having a positive impact on some of our Shelby County communities. Featured speakers include: Jackie Batson - Calera Main Street, Brittany Davis – Main Street Columbiana and Courtney Bennett – Montevallo Main Street. The investment is $15 for Chamber investors and $20 for “Future” investors. Seating is limited, so RSVP required by no later than Monday July 6. Please note that the luncheon is taking

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“HAPPY FEET” Peripheral vascular disease, also called PVD or PAD, is a common ailment that is underdiagnosed. It involves build-up of plaque that causes narrowing in the arteries suppling extremities (especially lower extremities), and results in decreased blood flow. The prevalence of PAD doubles with every decade after the age of 40, and by the age of 80, 1 in every 4 to 5 people have significant vascular disease. Smoking, elevated cholesterol levels in the blood, diabetes, and high blood pressure are other risk factors. The classic symptom of PAD is claudication, described as pain, cramping, heaviness, fatigue or a general feeling of discomfort in legs and thighs, that gets worse with activity and improves with rest. The early symptoms of vascular disease may often be vague, that can lead to a delay in diagnosis. More severe obstruction can present with severe pain in the legs and feet even at rest, ulcers of the foot that don’t heal, and discoloration of toes. These situations can progress to irreversible tissue damage, and major amputation if not addressed in a timely manner. Anyone with risk factors for vascular disease mentioned above can be screened by ankle brachial index

(ABI), a non-invasive method which involves measuring blood pressures in the upper and lower extremities. Preliminary clinical evaluation and testing for PAD can be done by your primary care physician (PCP). Cardiologists, cardiovascular specialists, and vascular surgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease. Those having abnormal ABIs, or symptoms of PAD can further be evaluated by duplex ultrasound of the lower extremity arteries, CT angiogram, or magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA).

Peripheral angiogram or aortogram with run off, which is a procedure performed by above mentioned specialists, is considered the gold standard for diagnosis of PAD. Management of PAD consists of supervised exercise programs, tobacco cessation, optimal control of diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and certain medications such as certain vasodilators to improve blood flow, and aspirin (at a lower dose colloquially called ‘baby’ aspirin). Patients with more severe symptoms can be treated by mini-

mally invasive percutaneous interventions involving atherectomy (different methods used to cut through or soften lipid rich plaque), angioplasty (inflating balloons to displace plaque in the arteries), and stenting. Those with more extensive disease, and in specific locations may benefit from open surgical methods. Vascular disease is often associated with lipid rich plaque build-up in other areas such as coronary artery disease that results in heart attacks, and cerebrovascular disease that causes stroke. Thus, screening for vascular disease helps identify people at higher risk for above mentioned conditions. This is particularly useful in our state, which has a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease compared to the rest of the country. Further educational resources for PAD can be found online by visiting websites of Center for Disease Control (CDC), American Heart Association (AHA), or our own Heart South Vascular Institute (hearthsouthpc. com/peripheral-arterial-disease/). Abilash Balmuri, MD Heart South Cardiovascular Group PC Heart South Cardiovascular Institute

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Ambassador of the Month Meet Jane Ann Mueller Chelsea resident and our Ambassador of the month. Jane Ann represents the City of Chelsea as a liaison to Shelby County by serving on numerous committees and work groups. She is the current chair of the Tourism & Recreation work group. Her leadership skills and get things done work ethic, serve Jane Ann well with her many projects for the City of Chelsea. Jane Ann is the Programs Director of the Chelsea community center and part of the team implementing the major expansion of this property.

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A proud native of Kentucky, Jane Ann is grateful to have settled in Chelsea and now be active at multiple levels with the Shelby County Chamber. For more information on things going on in Chelsea contact Jane Ann at 205-677-2052.

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2021 TSCC Officers and Board of Directors (as of 05/20/2021) Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation Mr. Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union

Chair-Elect Mr. Brian Massey Ascension St. Vincent’s

Immediate Past Chair Ms. Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries– Vincent Hills

Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Mr. Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Ms. Kelly Thrasher Fox Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Mr. Daniel Listi BBH / Shelby Baptist Medical Center Vice Chair, Finance & Administration Ms. April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mr. Mike Swinson Spire Alabama, Inc. Vice Chair, Investor Relations Dr. Jay Crisman 280 Animal Medical Center

DIRECTORS Mr. Paul Barber Valent Group Mr. John Collier Regions Bank Ms. Brittani Morris State Farm Insurance Brittani Morris Agency Mr. Casey Morris McLeod Software Mr. Matthew Hogan Bama Budweiser of Shelby County Mr. Fred Smith Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Ms. Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty Mr. Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance Mr. Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College Ms. Laura Clarke SYNOVUS Mr. Jeff Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc.

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Dr. Amiee Mellon University of Montevallo Mr. Guy Locker SouthWest Water Company Ms. Melissa Dixon Charles Dixon Industries Mr. Daniel Holmes Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

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Ms. Khiari McAlpin Vinehouse Nursery Mr. Maurice Mercer KATs Delivery Mr. Kyle Mims Edward Jones Investments – Kyle Mims Agency Mr. Steven Smith Specification Rubber Products Ms. Kimberly Jackson Alabama Power Company Mr. David Dunagan Thompson Tractor Company Mr. Will Norwood Valley Bank Mr. Chad Scroggins Shelby County Mr. Keith Sides The UPS Store, Caldwell Mill / Valleydale at Hoover

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Your Chamber at work April 10 – May 14, 2021

- Responded to 77 requests for business & community information. - Notarized 2 documents for Shelby County Companies. - Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber & Community events through the following Social Media outlets: - Facebook: 59 “new likes”, 522 “views”, 12,212 “post reaches” and 4,566 “total likes” - Twitter: 28 “tweets”, 2,422 “tweet impressions”, 70 “profile visits”, 3,050 “followers” - Instagram: 1,417 “followers” - LinkedIn: 501 “followers” - Held 3 Ribbon Cutting / Groundbreaking events resulting in 26 new jobs

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

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

The Seven Four Group/Richard Mobley (855) 473-8364 sevenfourgroup.com

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

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio @ Inverness Plaza (205) 995-2442 Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids (205) 580-9494 sharkeyscutsforkids.com/locations/ alabama-birmingham Shear Elegance (205) 365-9539 facebook. com/31shearelegance T. Fox SALONSPA (205) 403-8369 tfoxsalon.com BEVERAGE 4th & Inches Nutrition Studio (205) 677-2060 4thandinchesnutrition.com Buck Creek Coffee House (205) 624-3733 buckcreekcoffee.com

LegalShield & IDShield (205) 503-3829 basult.wearelegalshield.com The Carter Group (205) 314-9810 The Neutral Solution (205) 202-6608 theneutralsolution.com BUSINESS FURNISHINGS Business Interiors (205) 939-1008 businteriors.com CAMPGROUND Birmingham South RV Park (205) 664-8832 birminghamrvpark.com Cherokee Campground (205) 428-8339 cherokeecampground.info CATERING SERVICES

Daysol Coffee Lab (251) 753-1160 daysolcoffeelab.co

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

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

Bellinis Ristorante & Bar (205) 981-5380 ourbellinis.com

Hard Times Brewing Company (205) 913-4235

Chelsea Coffee House (205) 678-4444

Kathy G. & Company (205) 942-4210 kathyg.com The Happy Catering Co. (205) 251-8925 happycatering.net

COFFEE Cabin Fever Coffee (419) 439-1961 facebook.com/cabinfevercoffeetruck COMMERCIAL & FLEET SUPPLIER

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

Quality Petroleum (205) 988-4600 qualityfuels.net

Walnut Block (205) 621-0222 facebook.com/walnutblock

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL JUNK REMOVAL

CELLULAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICE Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless (205) 822-2526 cellularsales.com/aboutus CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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 Helena Pure Chiropractic, Inc. (205) 277-9780 helenapurechiropractic.com Roderick White Chiropractic (205) 664-8881 roderickwhitechiropractic.com The Joint Chiropractic (205) 460-1395 thejoint.com/alabama/birmingham/leebranch-22010 CHURCHES Columbiana United Methodist Church (205) 669-7164 DAYSPRING Church (205) 588-8681 dayspringCLGI.org First Baptist Church of Columbiana (205) 669-3128 fbccol.net First Baptist Church of Vincent (205) 672-2512 fbcvincent.org

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling (205) 223-0612 JDogjunkremoval.com COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES Charles Dixon Industries, Inc. (205) 981-2171 cdibirmingham.com Clean Surface LLC (205) 229-3588 cleansurface.info Envirosol (205) 229-7650 myenvirosol.com COMMUNITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS 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 Compact2020 (205) 605-1824 compact2020.com Developing Alabama Youth Foundation (205) 664-1600 thedayprogram.com Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area (205) 942-6277 eastersealsbham.org

CLEANING SERVICES

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

Magic City Clean-Out 205-395-3630 magiccitycleanout.com

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

Quality Innovations, LLC (205) 540-2603 qinnovisionaries.com

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

CLOTHING RETAIL & ACCESSORIES America’s Thrift Store (205) 856-1234 americasthrift.com

Junior Achievement of Alabama, Inc. (205) 290-9365 juniorachievement.org/web/jabirmingham

Shabby Chik/Kidz (205) 928-9609 facebook.com/shabbykidz

King’s Home (205) 678-8331 kingshome.com

COIN DEALER

Leadership Shelby County (205) 413-6704 leadershipshelbycounty.com

Alabama Coin Shop (205) 401-3839 alabamacoinshop.com

ShelbyLiving.com

Newsletter

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

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

Alabama Gutter Company (205) 991-2001 alabamaguttercompany.com

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

MannaMarket (205) 566-2533 mannamarket.net

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

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

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

Champion Technologies, LLC (205) 663-6116

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

Owens House, The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (205) 669-3333 owenshousecac.org SafeHouse of Shelby County, Inc. (205) 669-1877 safehouse.org 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

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 Springer Equipment Company, Inc. (205) 951-3675 springerequipment.com Thornton, Inc. (205) 870-5498 thorntonconstruction.com

Shelby County Community Services (205) 669-3740 shelbyal.com

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

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

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

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

Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc (423) 336-2261 wbcci.com

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

Greystone Smile Design (205) 981-7775 greystonesmiledesign.com/ Kari Bartlett DMD, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (205) 663-6545 Lee Branch Dental Studio (205) 678-0871 leebranchstudio.com 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 Shelby Pediatric Dentistry (205) 419-7444 shelbypediatric.com StoneCreek Dental Care (205) 663-1280 stonecreekdentalcare.com Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, PC (205) 663-6545 thomasdudney.com Valley Ridge Family Dentistry (205) 739-2175 vrfamilydentistry.com DEVELOPERS

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - SALES AND SERVICE

Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809

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

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

Creed, Incorporated (205) 621-0809

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

CONSULTING

Vineyard Family Services (205) 533-7852 vfsdads.com COMPUTER SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (205) 980-9903 cvcsllc.com 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

School for Amazing Kids (205) 620-1725 amazingkids.us

EARTH MOVING

Shelby County Board of Education (205) 682-7000 shelbyed.org

A & S Hauling (205) 283-8431

Shelby County High School (205) 682-6600

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910

58 INC. (205) 620-6658 58inc.org Alabama Works madeinalabama.com Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (205) 943-4700 edpa.org Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (205) 251-8139 rpcgb.org EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT Alabama 4H Center (205) 669-4241 alabama4hcenter.org

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 ths.alabasterschools.org University of Montevallo (205) 665-6230 www.montevallo.edu Vincent Middle/High School (205) 682-7300 EDUCATION-TRAINING AND TUTORING

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

d!scover ITT (205) 989-4944 discoveritt.com

American Village (205) 665-3535 americanvillage.org

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

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

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Stick and Strum Academy 205-434-0870 stickandstrum.com

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

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

OnTime Service (205) 942-1405 ontime59.com

DISTRIBUTORS

Calera High School (205) 682-6100

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT

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

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

COUNSELING SERVICES

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

LaForty Counseling Services (205) 664-8787 lafortycounseling.com

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

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

CREDIT CARD & ELECTRONIC FUND SERVICES

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

Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, LLC (573) 953-0717 CONVENIENCE STORES Quick Shop (205) 682-2766 qshop.us

Financial Resource Group (205) 802-7910

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

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

Tippi Toes Dance (205) 547-0647 tippitoesdance.com

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

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

DELIVERY SERVICE

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

Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 faulkner.edu

The Salon Center (205) 940-1140 thesaloncenter.com

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

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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

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

CONSTRUCTION

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

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

Boohaker Family & Cosmetic Dentistry (205) 621-4007 boohakerdental.com

Gone for Good Secure Document Destruction (205) 943-5252 ucpgoneforgood.com DRUG TESTING Fastest Labs of South Birmingham (205) 498-0444 fastestlabs.com/south-birmingham

EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES & SERVICES

Chelsea High School (205) 682-7290

DANCE INSTRUCTION

DENTAL

The SafeBridge Group (205) 907-9767

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

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

Raughley Logistics (205) 365-5125

Colonial Life (205) 283-0316 coloniallife.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

KATs Delivery (205) 624-0777 katsdelivery.com

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

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

EDUCATION - SCHOOLS

McLeod Software (205) 823-5100 mcleodsoftware.com

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS & SERVICES

DRY CLEANING SERVICES

Automation Personnel Services Inc. (205) 444-9774 apstemps.com 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 ENGINEERS

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

AECOM Transportation (205) 970-0744 aecom.com

Montevallo High School (205) 682-6400

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. (205) 298-6074 bargedesign.com

Oak Mountain Elementary School (205) 682-5230

Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. (205) 664-8498 carrengineers.com

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

BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 bancorpsouth.com

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

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

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

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

1-800 Water Damage of South Birmingham, AL (205) 225-6494 1800waterdamage.com/southbirmingham-al

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

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

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

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

Brookstone Restoration (205) 436-2680 brookstonerestoration.com/

Garver USA (205) 443-3080 GarverUSA.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIRE PROTECTION

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

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

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

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

ENTERTAINMENT

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

Altitude Trampoline Park (205) 874-9040 AltitudeTrampolinePark.com Canopy at Oak Mountain (205) 979-3790 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 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

Coleman Financial Solutions LLC (205) 490-8346 colemancfs.com Edward Jones Investments - Laci Gurganus (205) 388-7399 Everett Advisory Partners (205) 876-5882 everettadvisory.com FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

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

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

Venue31 (205) 419-7226 venue31.com

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

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

CB&S Bank (205) 408-5560 cbsbank.com CenterState Bank (205) 313-2100 centerstatebank.com 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

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

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

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

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

FINANCIAL COACHING & CONSULTING

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

Homewood Suites Birmingham Riverchase (205) 637-2900 homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ alabama/homewood-suites-by-hiltonbirmingham-sw-riverchase-galleriaBHMHMHW/index.html

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

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

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

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

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

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

Camelot Manor (205) 222-1329

EXTENDED STAY

BBVA (205) 297-1986 bbvausa.com

America’s First Federal Credit Union of Pelham (205) 663-1945 amfirst.org Avadian Credit Union Corporate (205) 985-2828 avadiancu.com Avadian Credit Union Greystone (205) 437-3696 avadiancu.com Avadian Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-7797 avadiancu.com Avadian Credit Union of Helena (205) 621-4262 avadiancu.com Avadian Credit Union of Pelham (205) 620-2332 avadiancu.com

First US Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3550 firstusbank.com/index.htm First US of Harpersville (205) 672-8752 firstusbank.com iBERIABANK (205) 414-3660 iberiabank.com Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 933-9933 legacycreditunion.com Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 legacycreditunion.com Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 legacycreditunion.com Mutual Savings Credit Union of Pelham (205) 682-6345 mutualsavings.org Mutual Savings Credit Union of Riverchase (205) 682-1167 mutualsavings.org NobleBank & Trust (205) 588-7060 noblebank.com Regions Financial NA (205) 264-4993 regions.com Regions Financial of Columbiana (205) 669-4061 regions.com Regions Financial of Greystone (205) 980-4400 regions.com Regions Financial of Helena (205) 685-1680 regions.com

Renasant Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3161 Renasant Bank of Pelham (205) 663-3834 renasantbank.com 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 at North Shelby (205) 620-3130 wellsfargo.com

FIRE & WATER RESTORATION

North Shelby Fire and EMS District (205) 991-6439 northshelbyfire.com FIREARMS PRODUCTS & SERVICES Nichols Outfitters (205) 664-3431 nicholsoutfitters.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 Baumhower’s Victory Grille (205) 995-5151 baumhowers.com

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

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

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

Stacked and Stuffed (205) 720-3240 facebook.com/stackedandstuffed/

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

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

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

FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES

Wells Fargo of Hoover (205) 354-1020 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Inverness (205) 980-2460 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Riverchase (205) 403-4100 wellsfargo.com Woodforest National Bank - Alabaster (205) 664-3550 woodforest.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

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 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

Penn Mutual Alabama Agency (205) 776-6651 pennmutual.com

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

State Farm Insurance, Joseph Chambers Agency (205) 663-3276 josephchambers.net

GENERAL CONTRACTOR RADERMcCARY, INC (205) 778-7750 radermccary.com

ShelbyLiving.com

GLASS REPAIR & SERVICES

Judge Al Crowson

Cahaba Glass Company (205) 621-7355 cahabaglassco.com

Judge Hub Harrington

GOLF

Judge Oliver Head

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

Judge Ron Jackson

Heatherwood Hills Country Club (205) 502-4441 heatherwoodhills.com Inverness Country Club (205) 991-8608 iccalabama.com/ The Meadows Golf Course (205) 672-8002 TheMeadowsGolfCourse.org Timberline Golf Club (205) 668-7888 timberlinegc.com GOVERNMENT - CITY Alabaster Water Board (205) 663-6155 alabasterwater.com City of Alabaster (205) 664-6800 cityofalabaster.com 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 City of Hoover (205) 444-7500 hooveral.org City of Leeds (205) 699-2585 leedsalabama.com City of Montevallo (205) 665-2555 cityofmontevallo.com 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

Judge Michael Joiner

Shelby County (205) 670-6550 shelbyal.com Shelby County Circuit Clerk (205) 669-3760 18jc.alacourt.gov Shelby County Commission, District 1 (205) 669-6743 Government - County Shelby County Commission, District 2 (205) 427-4289 Shelby County Commission, District 3 (205) 665-9573 Shelby County Commission, District 4 (205) 663-7334 Shelby County Commission, District 5 (205) 988-4483 Shelby County Commission, District 6 (205) 988-0658 Shelby County Commission, District 7 (205) 985-7179 Shelby County Commission, District 8 (205) 982-8717 Shelby County Commission, District 9 (205) 678-2020 Shelby County Coroner (205) 669-3846 Shelby County Department of Development Services (205) 620-6650 shelbyal.com Shelby County Director of Public Works (205) 669-3869 Shelby County District Attorney (205) 669-3750 Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (205) 669-3999 shelbyal.com/index.aspx?nid=252 Shelby County Engineer (205) 669-3880 Shelby County Facilities & General Services Department (205) 670-6461 shelbyal.com Shelby County Finance Manager (205) 669-3943 Shelby County Health Department (205) 620-1650 Shelby County Juvenile Services (205) 669-3831

Indian Springs Village (205) 987-2581 indianspringsvillage.org

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

Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 townofharpersville.com

Shelby County Probate Judge (205) 669-3713

Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 mtlaurel.com Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 westoveralabama.org Town of Wilsonville (205) 669-6180 wilsonvilleal.com Town of Wilton (205) 665-2021 wiltonalabama.com GOVERNMENT - COUNTY Circuit and District Court (205) 669-8588 Emergency Management/Environmental Director

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Shelby County Property Tax Commission (205) 670-6900 Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (205) 669-4181 shelbyso.com

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

Sapp’s Fitness Garage (205) 624-3775 sappsfitnessgarage.com

State Representative Allen Farley (334) 242-7767 State Representative Arnold Mooney

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

State Representative Corley Ellis (334) 242-7600

WaveTech Therapy, Inc (205) 777-3736 wavetechbirmingham.com

State Representative Dickie Drake (205) 699-7392 State Representative Jack Williams (205) 862-5041 State Representative Jim Carns (334) 242-7600

YMCA - Alabaster Branch (205) 663-6504 ymcabham.org/alabaster YMCA - Pelham Family Branch (205) 664-9622 ymcabham.org/pelham

Expectcare (205) 444-0126 expectcare.com Longleaf Pines Home Care Providers (205) 719-9387 longleafcare.com HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING Bath Fitter (205) 876-1760 bathfitter.com

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

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

American Family Care of Calera (205) 319-8000 afcurgentcare.com

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

U. S. Senator Tommy Tuberville Office tuberville.senate.gov

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

Russell Building Supply (205) 672-2224

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

Helena Drugs (205) 729-5060 helenadrugs.com

GROCERS

Helena Health & Holistics (205) 624-2319 helenahealthholistics.com

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

Brian’s Barn Produce (205) 296-0665

Vinyl Designs, LLC (205) 222-2230 HOME SERVICES US Department of HUD (205) 731-2630 HOSPITAL

It’s About Time Urgent Care (205) 657-1719 itsabouttimeuc.com

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

Juice Plus + (205) 332-5255 vickieverett.juiceplus.com

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

Piggly Wiggly Grocery of Columbiana (205) 669-4278

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

Coosa Valley Medical Center (256) 401-4000 cvhealth.net

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

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

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

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

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

HAIR & BEAUTY SUPPLY

HEALTH CARE

Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 brookwoodbaptisthealth.com/ourlocations/shelby-baptist-medical-centerlocation

Beauty & Beyond (205) 518-5561 facebook.com/ BeautyBeyondPelhamAlabaster

Birmingham Direct Primary Care LLC (205) 582-3322 birminghamdpc.com

Food Outlet (205) 668-2315 savmorcalera.com Mi Pueblo Supermarket (205) 685-1446 mipueblosupermarket.com

HEALTH & BEAUTY Aesthetic Dermatology (205) 588-7000 dermatologistsofbirmingham.com Shelby Dermatology (205) 621-9500 shelbydermatology.com Skin Care Solutions Of Alabama (205) 427-8478 facebook.com/scsofal HEALTH & FITNESS Bug Out Training (205) 624-8713 bugouttrainingstudio.com YMCA Greystone Branch (205) 981-0144 ymcabham.org/greystone

Dr. James Beretta P.C. (205) 685-5357 drjamesberettapc.com

HUMAN RESOURCE OUTSOURCING Staffmark (205) 682-9495 staffmark.com HVAC

Mending Hearts LLC (205) 725-1544 mendingheartsllc.com

Arrow Air Systems, LLC (205) 406-5705 arrowhvac205.com

HEALTH INSURANCE

Brown Heating And Cooling (205) 871-8111 brownheatingandcooling.com

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 bcbsal.org/web/index.html Joe Starnes – USHAdvisors 1-256-658-8031 USHAgent.com/JosephStarnes VIVA Health Cafe’ (205) 978-4911 vivahealth.com HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES Encore Resales Inc. (205) 358-7690 encoreresales.com

Chelsea Fitness Facility (205) 677-2222 chelseafamilyfitness.com

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

Alabama Senate (205) 620-0116

CreACTive Wellness Center (205) 918-3305 getcreactive.com

HOME HEALTH CARE

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

CrossFit Inferis (205) 451-3095 crossfitinferis.com

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

Gym Time (205) 624-4040 gymtime.fitness

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

Comfort Keepers (205) 981-1800 comfortkeepers.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

State Senator Dan Roberts (334) 261-0851

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

GOVERNMENT - STATE

HOME HEALTH CARE - NONMEDICAL

Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice (205) 685-0421 comfortcarehomehealth.com Encompass Health (205) 910-7191 Encompasshealth.com

Guin Service, LLC (205) 595-4846 guinservice.com Hinkle Metals & Supply (205) 444-4781 Myers Comfort Specialists (205) 206-7735 myerscomfort.com Skelton’s Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration (205) 879-3413 skeltonsair.com INDIVIDUAL Alex Dudchock David Nolen Mark Teachman (630) 408-6275 Theoangelo Perkins The Honorable Chris Curry (205) 908-7222

INDUSTRIAL, MEDICAL AND SPECIALTY GASSES Holston Gases (205) 664-9087 holstongases.com INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS SALES

uBreakiFix (205) 408-1333 ubreakifix.com/locations/birmingham Valent Group (205) 262-2636 valentgroup.com

White Rock Quarries-Vincent Hills (205) 505-9225

Weygand Insurance Agency (205) 678-4410 hometownagent.net

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & SERVICES

IRRIGATION

Viper Imaging (205) 677-3700 viperimaging.com

Grow V Landscapes (205) 767-2553 growvlandscapes.com/index.html

Holston Gases (205) 664-9087 holstongases.com

JUNK REMOVAL

INDUSTRY Altec, Inc. (205) 991-7733 altec.com EBSCO Industries, Inc. (205) 991-6600 ebscoind.com

Junk King of Birmingham (205) 753-9313 junk-king.com/birmingham

MACHINE & EQUIPMENT SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION

LANDSCAPING/ VEGETATION CONTROL

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

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

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

Quality Inn Pelham (205) 444-9200 qualityinn.com/hotel-pelham-alabamaAL065#listpos1

Landscape Services, Inc. (205) 991-9584

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel (205) 705-1234 wynfrey.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/ home.html

LAND MANAGEMENT

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

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

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

Sleep Inn (205) 982-9800 choicehotels.com

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

Vulcan Information Packaging (205) 672-2241 vulcan-online.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 LAWN CARE SERVICES Dirtworks and Bobcat Service, Inc. (205) 620-1818 dirtworksandbobcatservice.com The Grass Guys (205) 523-4897 birminghamgrass.com

TMH Lift Trucks, Inc. (205) 672-7272 tmhlifts.com MAIL SERVICE Certified Mailing Solutions, Inc. (205) 319-6694 trackcertifiedmailing.com Pitney Bowes (205) 246-4294 pitneybowes.com The UPS Store Chelsea (205) 677-2160 theupsstore.com MANUFACTURER

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

Crave Candle Co. LLC (205) 807-9842 cravecandlesco.com

INSURANCE

LIBRARIES

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

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

Farmers Insurance - Kevin Powell (205) 987-5442 agents.farmers.com/al/hoover/kevinpowell?SourceID=AMPL001L001&utm_ source=Powerlistings&utm_ medium=Local

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

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

Hairston Brown Financial & Insurance Services (205) 685-1333 http://www.hairstonbrown.com Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517 Rux Carter Insurance (205) 669-3158 ruxcarterinsurance.com Standifer Insurance Group (205) 664-3200 standiferinsurancegroup.com State Farm Insurance, Blake Guy Agency (205) 988-4525 blakeguyinsurance.com

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

State Farm Insurance, Brittani Morris Agency (205) 988-4526 statefarm.com/agent/US/AL/Alabaster/ Brittani-morris-BJMH4724VGE

Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point (205) 981-0024 birmingham280easteaglepointsuites. hamptoninn.com

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

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

State Farm Insurance, Shannon Trotter Agency (205) 663-4466 shannontrotter.com

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

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

The Ryan Clinic (205) 639-2092 TheRyanClinic.com

CBS 42 (205) 322-4200 cbs42.com

Village Dermatology (205) 877-9773 villagedermatology.net

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

METAL FABRICATOR

Kenya Diaspora Media (205) 720-4397 kenyadiasporamedia.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 Grandview Medical Clinic of Columbiana (205) 670-9691 KidsStreet Urgent Care (205) 644-8289 http://www.KidsStreetUrgentCare.com On Demand Healthcare LLC (205) 624-4524 ondemandhealthcare.net Therachem Research Medilab LLC (205) 427-0419 MEDICAL - SPECIALIZED 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 Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation (205) 669-1712

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

Hearing Solutions Inc (205) 739-2242 hearingsolutionsalabama.com

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

Heart South Cardiovascular Group, PC (205) 663-5775 heartsouthpc.com

MARKETING

Inverness Dermatology (205) 995-5575 invernessderm.com

Brownstone Marketing Solutions (205) 789-3600 bmsllc.biz Nick the Marketer, LLC (205) 610-9550 nickthemarketer.com Trustway Marketing (205) 451-1945 trustway.marketing MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL Tiger Rock Martial Arts (205) 663-0091 pelhamtrma.com MEDIA ABC 33/40 (205) 982-3942 abc3340.com

Lemak Sports Medicine, LLC (205) 329-7500 National TeleTherapy Resources (NTR) (205) 245-3068 ntrlink.com Psychiatry South, Inc. (205) 987-0724 psychiatrysouth.com Shelby Podiatry, P.C. (205) 663-3224 shelbypodiatry.com Southeast Gastro (205) 663-1023 gastrodocs.info

American Millwright and Fabrication (205) 718-2743 facebook.com/AMFwelding MILITARY SERVICE 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 Leader One Financial (205) 872-1173 scottmoulton.leader1.com 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/ KCH Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767 washingtonmuseum.com Shelby County Historical Society, Incorporated (205) 669-3912 schsociety.org Shelby County Museum & Archives (205) 669-3912 shelbycountymuseum.com Museum & Archives Shelby Iron Works Park (205) 669-2465 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Guitar Gallery (205) 663-7080 theguitargallery.com NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT 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 Alabaster Veterans Center, Inc. alabasterveterans.org Calera Main Street caleramainstreet.org Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama (205) 669-3836 capmal.org God Did It Ministries (205) 542-7444 sancheztanniehill.com

ShelbyLiving.com

Hatching Hope (205) 624-2424 HatchingHopeCares.org National Alliance on Mental IllnessShelby (NAMI-Shelby) (205) 202-0827 namishelby.com SCPARA (205) 991-2015 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

PARAMEDICS Regional Paramedical Services (205) 664-1036 rpsems.com

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

PAVING - ASPHALT

PrintsWell (800) 476-4723 printswell.com

Glenn Contracting & Paving Co, Inc. (205) 991-0194 glennpaving.com

Soul Ink Printing (205) 677-2177 soulinkprinting.com

PAYROLL SERVICES

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

BP Payroll LLC (205) 995-5288 bppayroll.com PEST CONTROL & SERVICES ATHENA Pest Control (205) 915-2847 athenapestcontrol.com Cook’s Pest Control - South District Office (205) 980-0920 cookspest.com

The UPS Store Caldwell Mill at Valleydale in Hoover (205) 980-8180 hoover-al-2389.theupsstorelocal.com PROPANE Ferrellgas (800) 344-1939 ferrellgas.com PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. (205) 663-1919 mrbuggs.com

Birmingham Home Leasing (205) 259-1918 birminghamhomeleasing.com

OFFICE SUPPLIES & SERVICES

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

Sealy Management Co. Inc (205) 391-6000 sealyrealty.com

Office Depot (205) 945-2650 business.officedepot.com

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

PUBLICATIONS

ORGANIZING SERVICES

PET BOARDING

Space Cadets (205) 326-7025 spacecadetsorganizing.com

Camp Scotty (205) 685-8882 campscotty.com

ORTHODONTICS

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

OFFICE SPACE - LEASING Workspace (659) 204-4330 workspacebirmingham.com

Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (205) 939-3699 andrewssportsmedicine.com OTHER Alignment Simple Solutions - Quick Trick (205) 475-2419 alignmentsimplesolutions.com Auto-Chlor System (205) 337-1689 acs-llc.net BancCard (615) 719-1677 Bonnie Atchison (205) 669-9001 Chelsea Citizen Observer Patrol (205) 678-8455 Jack Bridges, Ph.D. (205) 669-1165

World Class Kennels (205) 672-2599 worldclasskennels.com PHARMACIES Blair Pharmacy (205) 358-3470 blair-pharmacy.com Brooklere Pharmacy (205) 664-1200 brooklererx.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

Montevallo Main Street (205) 665-2555 ext. 106

Therapy South of Chelsea (205) 678-7272

The Local Kitchen & Ale (205) 671-5082 thelocalkitchenandale.com

TherapySouth of Pelham (205) 664-8404 therapysouth.com

WBRC Fox 6 (205) 583-8415 myfoxal.com

PLUMBING & GAS FITTERS

PAIN MANAGEMENT The Doleys Clinic / / Pain & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (205) 982-3596 doleysclinic.com PAINTING COMMERCIAL AND/OR RESIDENTIAL Along Those Lines (205) 215-7963 Zipp Painting (205) 281-5846 facebook.com/ZIPP-Painting-andRenovation-585868811572711

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

Birmingham Christian Family Magazine (205) 408-7150 birminghamchristian.com

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

Team Lehman, Keller Williams Metro South (205) 542-4011 team-lehman.com

Chick-Fil-A at Greystone (205) 995-8333

Xtra Living Real Estate (205) 223-1044 x-traliving.com RECREATION Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 cityofalabaster.com/facilities/facility/ details/seniorcenter-16

Starnes Media (205) 313-1780 starnes.media.com

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

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

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

PUBLISHERS

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

ARC Realty (205) 969-8910 arcrealtyco.com EXIT Royal Realty (205) 299-2084 exitroyalrealty.com EXIT Realty Prime (205) 420-8989 baileyreg.com Melissa Wise/RealtySouth Agency (205) 520-3878 melissawise.realtysouth.com Peter Northcott, Realtor / LAH Hoover (205) 440-3093 lahrealestate.com/agents/peter_ northcott

Regions Tradition (205) 967-4745 brunoeventteam.com Shiloh Clays (205) 368-2776 shilohclays.com RECREATION EQUIPMENT AND RENTAL Overland Adventure Rentals (205) 601-9266 overlandadventurerentals.com

Cream & Cones Ice Cream Lounge (205) 848-8383 creamandcones.com Customs Cafe’ (205) 987-0176 customscafe.com Delta Blues Hot Tamales (205) 624-2092 deltablueshottamales.com Dreamland BBQ -- Highway 280 (205) 820-7427 dreamlandbbq.com Dunkin’ in Alabaster (865) 392-1881 bluemontgroup.net East 59 Cafe at Lee Branch (205) 573-6103 east59.net Eli’s Jerusalem Grill (205) 637-3658 facebook.com/elisjerusalemgrill Fat Johnny’s Comfort & Soul (205) 671-5331 Full Moon Bar-B-Que of Pelham (205) 517-6966 fullmoonbbq.com Golden Rule Bar-B-Q of Pelham (205) 621-4461 goldenrulebbq52.com

Shelby Baptist Association (205) 669-7858 shelbybaptist.org

Jefferson’s Restaurant (205) 989-9464 jeffersons.com

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES

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

The Maids (205) 871-9338 maids.com/83 RESTAURANTS 2 Pesos Cantina (205) 987-3800 2pesoscantina.com

REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL

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

H. Monroe Properties

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

Hardee’s (205) 757-7332

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

REAL ESTATE - RENTAL

Chick-Fil-A at Inverness (205) 995-9925 chick-fil-a.com/inverness

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION

REMAX Southern Homes (205) 677-8463 pauldecarlo.com

Cushman & Wakefield/EGS Commercial Real Estate (205) 939-4440 egsinc.com

Brook Highland Bar & Grill (205) 991-8388

Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken (205) 621-3991 champyschicken.com

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

AHI Properties (205) 682-9106 theahigroup.com

Bohemia Bar & Grill (205) 624-3003

RealtySouth - Pelham (205) 663-3895 realtysouth.com

JBMC Media (205) 617-9609 jbmcmedia.com

REAL ESTATE

Blue’s Bourbon & Brews (205) 358-8337 bluesbourbonandbrews.com

Cajun Boys & Our Poboys - Chelsea (205) 678-2256 cajunboysandourpoboys.com

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

Greystone Neighbors (205) 777-8334 bestversionmedia.com

Birds & Burgers (214) 886-8050 http://www.birdsandburgers.com

RE/MAX First Choice (205) 663-4402 firstchoiceal.com

Greystone Living (205) 902-7177

APG Local (256) 442-6620 apglocal.com

Bertolone’s Italian - Calera (205) 690-7325 ertolones.com

Arby’s - Alabaster (205) 664-1797 arbys.com Bay Leaf Authentic Indian Cuisine (205) 518-0208 bayleafindiancuisines.com

Jimmy John’s (205) 564-8228 jimmyjohns.com Joe’s Italian Pizza Pasta & Cafe (205) 663-4111 joesitalianonline.com La Patrona Mexican Restaurant (205) 671-5277 facebook.com/La-Patrona-MexicanRestaurant-103053437853495/ La Paz Restaurant & Catering (205) 803-6262 eatatlapaz.com Mama Coco Cantina & Grill (205) 690-8994 facebook.com/Mama-Coco-Cantina-103170214939254 Maya Mexican Restaurant Alabaster (205) 624-4477 mayamxrestaurant.com

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

EcoWash Systems LLC (205) 624-4099 EcoWashCo.com

Miami Fusion Cafe 280 (205) 585-9165 miamifusioncafe.com

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

Nueva Michoacana (205) 358-8554 facebook.com/nuevamichoacana2

Helena Hardware A True Value (205) 605-0600

Papa John’s Calera (205) 319-3184 papajohns.com Pita Mediterranean Street Food (205) 671-5155 pitastreetfood.com Salvatore’s Pizza & Pasta (205) 991-2881 inverness.salvatorespizzeria.com/#/

Magnolia’s (205) 618-9800 magnoliasgiftshop.com Marvin’s Building Materials of Calera (205) 668-2608 Oak Tree Furniture, Inc. (205) 663-1415 facebook.com/Oak-TreeFurniture-923616871036986/

Shugah’s (205) 624-3431

Rivalry Sports (205) 396-4328 rivalrysportscollectibles.com

Subways of Chelsea (205) 678-9601 subway.com

The Cottage of Serendipity (205) 593-4154 thecottageofserendipity.com

Taco Mama (205) 705-3333 tacomamaonline.com

The Home Depot of Pelham (205) 685-1837 homedepot.com

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

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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

Danberry At Inverness (205) 443-9500 danberryatinverness.com Royale Living Suites (205) 808-2468 ROOFING Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc (205) 988-3337 yellowhammerroofing.com RUBBER PRODUCTS

The HoneyBaked Ham Company (205) 620-9899 myhoneybakedstore.com/alabaster/808

Specification Rubber Products (205) 663-2521 specrubber.com/

The Juicy Seafood (205) 582-2288 http://www.thejuicyseafoodusa.com

SECURITY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Tin Top Bar B Que 2 (205) 670-0583 VJ’s Restaurant (205) 670-5109 facebook.com/vjsrestaurantatthelake 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 Bailey Brothers Music Company (205) 271-7827 baileybrothers.com Best Buy (205) 437-8966 bestbuy.com Cahaba Tractor Company (205) 663-1470 cahabatractor.com DSLD Land Management AquaScapes (205) 437-1012 dsldland.com

Comtex Technologies (205) 871-3000 comtex.org SECURITY SERVICES Five Star Security, Inc. (205) 230-3551 5-starsecurity.com SENIOR SERVICES Nourish With Freedom LLC dba Assisted Living Locators (205) 420-8046 assistedlivinglocators.com/birmingham SHIPPING The UPS Store Calera (205) 668-4822 theupsstore/6068.com The UPS Store of Pelham (205) 664-2258 theupsstorelocal.com/1183 SIGNS FASTSIGNS (205) 823-4045 fastsigns.com/198 Reliable Sign Services, Inc. (205) 664-0955 reliablesigns.com Steel City Signs Inc. (205) 624-3573 steelcitysigns.net SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Ahava Healthcare of Alabaster (205) 663-3859 alabasterctr.com Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge (205) 620-8500 rehabselect.net/

SPECIALTY FOOD Uncle Keith’s Red Sauce (205) 914-8921 unclekeithsredsauce.com SPECIALTY GIFTS 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

TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES Business Telephones Incorporated (205) 988-8297 bticonnect.com THRIFT STORE The Foundry Ministries (205) 424-4673 foundryministries.com TIRE WHOLESALER 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

VACATION RENTAL Lighthouse 1115 (205) 909-7363 vrbo.com/2088299 VETERINARIAN 280 Animal Medical Center (205) 678-8253 280amc.com Airport Veterinary Hospital, P.C. (205) 621-0500 airportveterinaryhospitalofcalera.com Helena Veterinary Clinic (205) 236-0500 helenavetclinic.com Oak View Animal Hospital (205) 988-3559 oakviewah.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

Apex Valet & Rare Transportation (205) 991-0532 apexvalet.com

Pitts Media (205) 365-3523 pittsmedia.com

STEEL FABRICATORS

Double O Carriers (205) 471-3177

WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

Dunn Building Company, LLC (205) 510-0243 dunnbuildingcompany.com

Transporation Concepts, Inc. (205) 951-4051 gointermodal.com

STONE SUPPLIER

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT & SOLUTIONS

Buck Creek Stained Glass (205) 541-3322 buckcreekglass.com

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 CoolBox Self Storage - Caldwell Mill (205) 991-9449 coolboxselfstorage.com Greystone Self Storage, LLC (205) 206-7882 greystoneselfstorage.com/ Strongbox Self Storage (205) 719-1506 strongboxselfstorage.com SWIMMING POOLS Swimming Pool Services, LLC (205) 601-3385 swimmingpoolservices.net TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES Cornerstone Certified Public Accounting, LLC (205) 678-8033 cornerstonecpanow.com

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

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

Grand Escapes Travel (205) 616-1625 grand-escapestravel.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 Alabama Power Company (205) 226-1720 alabamapower.com Gaston Steam Plant (205) 669-8007

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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

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

Spire Alabama (800) 292-4008 spireenergy.com

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

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

Low Latency Communications, LLC (205) 745-3970 lowlatencycomm.com

Bin There Dump That (205) 406-5850 dumpsterrentalsbirmingham.com

Xpert Drilling (205) 937-6382

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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OUT & ABOUT

ARTS ON MAIN

PHOTOS BY SCOTT MIMS

Art by students of Shelby County Schools was on display May 15 at the inaugural Arts on Main in Columbiana. The event featured visual arts, performing arts and more. 1. The Garner and Madison families 2. Alyssa and Julie Nunnally 3. Shelley and Allan Blocker with Maggie, Audrey and Will 4. Tara Long and Grant Walkup with Oliver and Ollie 5. Kelli Drolet 6. Leah Kee, Jody Tallie and John Charles Tallie 7. Shelby County High School students Latorrance Taylor, Emma Dudley and Paisley Barrow 8. Helena students Gwen Batts, Sarah Guzman, Samantha Chancellor and Charlie Decroes

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CALERA FIRST FRIDAY

PHOTOS BY SCOTT MIMS

Calera Main Street’s First Friday brought back Calera’s downtown farmers market starting on April 2. Several vendors were set up in front of as well as behind the businesses along Alabama 25. 1. Leanne, Curtis and Nora Thibodeau with Evey 2. Ahna and Cam Frye with Holland 3. Lauren Atkins, Ashley Gilmore and Rachel Roberts 4. Kim Beasley, Dennis Torrealba, and Bill and Ann Davis

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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

PHOTOS BY SCOTT MIMS

Calera’s Strawberry Festival made its comeback on Saturday, April 24. The strawberries sold out within two hours, but there were plenty of booths with arts, crafts and activities for all ages. 1. Daniel and Robyn Nantz with Libby 2. Jack Day and Darlene Brock 3. Hope and Eric Sansom with Ethan

4. April Kennedy with Asa, Alyssa Kennedy, Tommy Stewart, Tanya Wilson and Bill Wilson 5. Tyea and Davison Pettway 6. Melonie Rhodes and Carron Bullard 7. Christy Higgins, Damon Gans, Renae Ellison and Emery Ell 8. Rob and Jennifer Carr with Hayes

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FIRE AT THE FOOTHILLS

PHOTOS BY SCOTT MIMS

This annual barbecue competition returned to the city of Chelsea on April 17. Winners were named for desserts, chicken, ribs, pork butt and overall. 1. Pig Destroyer (Overall Winner and Grand Champion) with Chelsea Mayor Tony Picklesimer 2. The Real Squeal BBQ (Reserve Grand Champion) 3. Hell on Squeals

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MONTEVALLO ARTS FESTIVAL

PHOTOS BY SCOTT MIMS

The Montevallo Arts Festival at Orr Park saw a record-breaking crowd on April 17 with more than 70 vendors and many different styles of arts and crafts, as well as activities for kids. 1. Ben Smith with Bella 2. Tim Tingle with miniature versions of his Orr Park tree carvings 3. Noelle Deshazo and Michael Amidon 4. Joy and Alan Davidson with Jackson Browne 5. Rae Ann Wright with Sophie and Natalie 6. Haley Parker, Jessica Billingsley and Dylana Parker 7. Adele Nelson and Linda O’Dell 8. William Staubach 9. Chaille Raines

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SHELBY COUNTY CHAMBER LUNCHEON

PHOTOS BY SCOTT MIMS

The Shelby County Chamber held a luncheon on May 26 and heard updates from members of Shelby County’s state legislation delegation. 1. Bethany Ivey, Shelby County Commissioner Kevin Morris and Kelli Holmes 2. Carlos Gonzalez and Scott Myers 3. Sen. Dan Roberts, Sen. Jim McClendon, Rep. Arnold Mooney, April Weaver, Sen. Jabo Waggoner, Rep. Jim Carns and Kenneth Paschal

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SPRING FLING

PHOTOS BY SCOTT MIMS

Medders Family Farm in Montevallo hosted their Spring Fling on April 3 with vendors, children’s activities, live music and more. 1. Yamillet, Regina, Fatima and Penelope Martinez 2. MaKenzie Carter, Austin Carter, Chelsea Lawley and Rhylee Lawley 3. Jo Warren, Ella Medders, Riley Medders, Jerry Warren and Carson Medders 4. Miranda Connell and Kelly Owens with Scarlett and Skylar

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MARKETPLACE

Marketplace Shleby Living • 205.669.3131

Now hiring RN's and LPN's throughout Alabama! $250 community referral bonus for RN's and LPN's. Sign-on Bonuses available at select locations! For more information please contact: Paige Gandolfi Call/text: 724-691-7474 pgandolfi@wexfordhealth.com Automation Personnel Services Hiring IMMEDIATELY For: Automotive Assembly, General Labor, Production, Clerical, Machine Operator, Quality, Carpentry, Welder, Foundry. Positions In: Calera, Clanton, Pelham, Bessemer, McCalla. Walk-in applications accepted. Clanton (205)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 Lancaster Place Apartments. Location, community & quality living in Calera, AL. 1, 2, & 3 bedroom apartments available. Call today for specials!! 205-668-6871. Or visit hpilancasterplace.com Marble Valley Manor. Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments for Elderly & Disabled. Many on-site services! 2115 Motes Rd, Sylacauga. 256-245-6500 •TDD#s: 800-548-2547(V) •800-548-2546(T/A). Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. Equal Opportunity Provider/ Employer

LAND FOR SALE 180 acres, located on Walnut Creek. Will not divide property. Call for more information: 205-369-5641 CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance. I can fix your Mother's clock. Alabaster/ Pelham. Call Stephen (205)663-2822 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 GENERAL LAWN CARE •Grass Cutting •Limb Trimming •Storm Cleanup •Debris Removal •Serving Shelby, Chilton, Coosa & many more areas. •Decks •Porches •Stairs •Demolition

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Call Alex today for details: 1-205-955-3439 Military & Senior Discounts General Cleaner Needed -Daytime shift, office building, downtown Clanton. Approximately 4-6 hours work, Monday–Friday. Tasks include dusting, sweeping/mopping, removing trash, cleaning restrooms. Call 205-365-8414 or 205-424-5252 $2000 SIGN ON BONUS NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT, is accepting applications for local drivers in the Calera and Leeds, AL, area. Must have Class A CDL, good driving record, 1 yr verifiable tractor trailer experience. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-668-3316. SEPCO Sealing Equipment Products Co. Inc. JOIN OUR TEAM! •Braiding Operator •Parts Finisher •Grafoil/Ring Press Operator •CNC Machinist If you are looking for a fantastic company to work for, with competitive pay & benefits, submit resume at: www.sepco.com/careers EOE Electrician - FT Supreme Electric, local-based company in Pelham. Must be willing to learn & work hard. Go to: supremeelectric-al.com Print employment application under Contact Us. Mail to: Supreme Electric 231 Commerce Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 or call 205-453-9327. Become a Dental Assistant in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website capstonedentalassisting. com or call (205)561-8118 and get your career started! Popeyes Seeking friendly, motivated, dependable Crew Members. OPEN INTERVIEWS DAILY 2:00pm5:00pm 3300 Pelham Parkway. Immediate Openings! Start work this week! Apply online: work4popeyeskitchen.com Boise Cascade Now Hiring for Utility Positions. Starting pay $14/hour. Must be able to pass background screen. Please apply at www.bc.com WELDER NEEDED MIG & TIG •Light gauge stainless, aluminized, galvanized Manufacturing and Assembly Helpers Needed •Paid Holidays •Typical Shifts 6:00am-2:30pm Call RICK: 205-761-3975

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MacLean Power Systems NOW HIRING 3098 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124 We are actively hiring for production operations Apply at www.macleanfogg.com/careers

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 South Haven Health & Rehab NOW HIRING!!! •LPN’s & RN’s -$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-Time shift •CNA’s Apply in person: 3141 Old Columbiana Rd Birmingham,AL-35266

Purchasing Agent Aluminum smelting manufacturer seeking qualified candidates to identifying suppliers, researching goods and services, processing purchase orders, verifying items received & managing inventory. Email resumes: jkendall@bermco.com

Front End Loader / Rotary Operator 3pm-11pm, 11pm7am Overtime & weekends may be required. Aluminum smelting manufacturer seeking qualified FELOs to charge furnace, take samples from furnace & dross off furnace. Must have front end loader and forklift experience. Email resumes: jkendall@bermco.com Gables Crossing Apartments 1, 2 & 3 BR UNITS $385 to $485 (205) 225-0055 gablescrossingpro@gmail.com

Acceptance Loan Company, Inc. Personal loans! Let us pay off your title loans! 224 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham 205-663-5821

Maintenance Worker Needed for Apartments. Part-Time. Experience Preferred. Call 205-225-0055

Experienced Termite Technician or someone experienced in route-service work and wants to learn new profession. Workvehicle/equipment provided. Must drive straight-shift, have clean driving record/be 21/pass background/drug test. Training provided. Insurance/401K offered. M-F 7:00-4:30 + 1 Saturday/month. Pay $13hr. Send resume to facsmith@charter.net

Eastern Tree Service • 24-Hour Storm Service • www.ETSTree. org • Experienced Professionals • Quick Response • Free Estimates • Call Us Today: 205-856-2078

Maintenance Technician 11p-7a, Some weekends. Aluminum smelting manufacturer seeking multi-craft maintenance technicians to perform Machine Repair, Machine Installation, Pipefitting, Basic Machining, Metalwork/Fabrication and Welding Qualified. Email resumes: jkendall@bermco.com Maintenance Supervisor Days Shift- Some nights and weekends Aluminum smelting manufacturer seeking qualified candidates to delegate maintenance workand PM’s as required to maintain daily operations of production. Manage project scheduling and completion dates. Email resumes:jkendall@bermco.com Accounts Payable Clerk Aluminum smelting manufacturer seeking qualified candidates to perform accounting and clerical duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Experience using RIMAS a plus. Email resumes: jkendall@bermco.com

Inernational Assoication of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers BIRMINGHAM AREA INSULATORS LOCAL 78 Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee Accepting applications for 4-year Apprenticeship Program. Applications will be accepted July 1–July 31, 2021 in person at 2653 Ruffner Road Birmingham, Al 35210 8:30am-2pm MondayFriday 205-956-2866 205-956-8101 etx.3 craig@insulators78.org Check us out at www.insulators.org Applicants must be 18+, drug free, have dependable transportation, ID & proof of age, high school diploma/ GED. Applicants will be required to take math test & English comprehension test. The Asbestos Workers Local 78 Apprenticeship Training Trust will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND GENDER INDENITIY), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENTIC INFORMATION, OR BECAUSE THEY ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABLILITY OR A PERSON 40 YEARS OLD OR OLDER. The Asbestos Workers Local 78 Apprenticeship Training Trust will take affirmative action

to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30. Tru Acupressure Clinic LLC. Licensed Therapist. Services Available: •Deep Tissue •Swedish •Acupressure •Hot Stone. Same-Day Appointments. Walk-Ins Available. *$50 SPECIAL!* 1 Hour Foot/Back Massage when you bring in this ad! 844 Highway 31 Suite I, Alabaster. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 9:30am-9:30pm 205-624-211 AL License #E-3013 SPRING LAWNCARE SPECIAL Let us clean up those leaves for you! FULL SERVICE LAWN CARE includes planting, trimming, flower beds, cleaning fence rows, and work other don’t want to do! Ensure your lawn is beautiful, regardless of the season AND have the BEST lawn in the neighborhood! Free Estimates! Discounts available for Military & Seniors Affordable Lawncare 1 (205) 461-3671 Alabama Air Power Inc Now Hiring Industrial Air Compressor Technician Will cross train person with mechanical skills, Electrical and/or HVAC knowledge Blue Cross Health and Dental Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Apply In Person 1293 Hwy 87, Alabaster DSLD Land Management is actively seeking: •Tree Surgeon •Gas Plumber •Carpenter •Landscape Technician •CDL Driver •Office Administrators •Registered Landscape Architect 205-437-1012 dsldland.com Earth Angels In-HomeCare LLC. BBB Accredited, licensed, bonded, following CDC guidelines to keep out clients safe. 205-881-4034 or 205-484-1301. earthangelshcare@gmail.com 1365 A Hueytown Rd. Hueytown, AL

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MY SHELBY COUNTY ADELE NELSON

Montevallo Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

Among the Wood Carvings

Tinglewood Festival Tinglewood Festival is held every year the Saturday after Labor Day within the wood carvings that line the walking path along the scenic Shoal Creek of Orr Park in Montevallo. You’ll find woodworking vendors, a chainsaw carving expo, whittling contest, a wooden boat race, woodworking demos, children activities, food vendors, live music, the Cars by the Creek Car Show and so much more!

Farm Fresh

Montevallo Farmers’ Market Every year since 2010 Montevallo Farmers’ Market happens for 12 weeks from the first Monday in June to the third Monday in August. These events have a perfect combination of fresh local produce, homemade jelly, jams, baked goods, soaps, candles and lemonade with a huge scoop of Community Spirit. Come out to the Market from 3 to 6 p.m. located at 660 Main St., behind Montevallo First Baptist.

Time for a Musical

College Night As part of the University of Montevallo’s Homecoming, each side, Gold and Purple, produces an original musical. Everything is created by current students — scripts, music, lyrics, costumes, choreography, sets and lighting. My son Chris and I first attended College Night when he was at UM in the late ‘90s, and we have made it an annual tradition ever since.

Remembering Our Heros

Wreaths Across America This annual ceremony that pays tribute to our nation’s heroes at the Alabama National Cemetery. I have assisted with unloading the wreaths when they are delivered the week before the ceremony, attending the event and lay a wreath on a loved one’s grave. You can donate at scalnc.org/programs-at-alnc. In this photo my cousin Janet Pike (left) and I lay a wreath on her dad Luther Paul Ludolf’s tombstone.

Tasty Treats

C’s Cakes & Coffee House Located within “Village on Valley” in Montevallo, C’s is a great spot for a meal, delicious specialty coffee, meeting a client, ordering a custom cake or grabbing a meals to-go for supper. You will get personalized service from Cynthia and her staff every time!

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State-of-the-art facility combined with over 75,000 sq. ft. of retail space and pro shop.

All-new Can-Am off-road vehicles by BRP. Largest inventory of new and pre-owned boats. New fishing boat line-up from BassCat, SeaArk, and Crevalle Boats. Large selection of apparel including new brands-Hook & Tackle and Huk performance gear.

And our top-of-the-line boat brands from Godfrey Pontoon Boats,

Nautique, Sea Ray, Key West, Supreme, Scarab, Bryant Boats, Hurricane, and personal watercraft from Sea Doo.

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