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he most I’ve ever lost from a card game is a few dollars and maybe some pride. But for Robert Regard, featured on the cover with his wife and son, his biggest loss led to the opening of a restaurant. Who else can say that? He made a bet that if he lost his hand, he would fund a Cajun restaurant — and that’s exactly what happened. Robert and his wife, Lulu, brought authentic Louisiana dishes, like jambalaya and gumbo, to Shelby County with Crazy Cajuns’ Boiling Pot. The restaurant is a truly unique neighborhood destination, with eclectic décor like deer heads, Mardi Gras beads and personal items left there by customers. Its ambience is as special as its menu. The couple likes to refer to Crazy Cajuns’ as a “modern-day ‘Cheers’ restaurant.” So the next time you have a craving for some Cajun cuisine, you can head to Inverness Plaza instead of crossing over state lines. See more about the restaurant starting on page 40. You can also read about another unique experience found in here on page 24. Montevallo Main Street Players invites community members to join their troupe to perform drama and comedy plays. The oldest operating communi-
ty theater in the county, Montevallo Main Street Players has performed plays like “The Glass Menagerie,” “The Odd Couple” and “Steel Magnolias.” They have a show set for April that would make for the perfect date night. Something else that has been a local staple is the Greystone Country Club, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. But, the Club hasn’t rested on its laurels: It continues to attract renowned employees and events like the Regions Tradition, while also constructing state-of-the-art buildings. I talked with several people from the Club for this article, and it was evident they were all passionate about their work there — whether they had been there a few years or decades. You can read more about the history and future of the Greystone Country Club on page 18. Have a story idea that we should feature in the magazine? Reach out to me with your suggestions, questions and comments. I’d love to hear from you! l
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ON THE COVER Robert and Lulu Regard, with their son Ashton, offer authentic dishes at Crazy Cajuns’. Cover design: Layken Gibbs Photography: Dawn Harrison
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QUARTER CENTURY Greystone Golf & Country Club celebrates anniversary milestone
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TAKING THE STAGE Montevallo Main Street Players brings popular plays to Shelby County
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HASHTAGS FROM THE HEART Calera schools recognize students and staff on social media
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THE SIMPLE LIFE
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SHORT STORIES
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BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
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SHELBY SPOTTED
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MARKETPLACE
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OUT AND ABOUT
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WHY I LOVE SHELBY COUNTY
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HOME-STYLE SOUNDS Local performers bring their talent to Shelby County
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QUARTER CENTURY Greystone Golf & Country Club celebrates anniversary milestone
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TIMELESS PIECES Man builds and fixes antique clocks
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TAKING THE STAGE Montevallo Main Street Players brings popular plays to Shelby County
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HASHTAGS FROM THE HEART Calera schools recognize students and staff on social media
faith 14
STEPP UP IN FAITH Students share Biblical lessons with fun puppet shows
health & fitness
food & dining 40
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MAXIMIZE OPTIONS Four ways to get the most from your urgent care
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THERAPEUTIC TOUCH Massage therapy is much more than relaxation
BOILING POT Crazy Cajuns’ brings authentic tastes and neighborhood atmosphere
THE SIMPLE LIFE
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nyone who’s earning a paycheck knows the correlation between his or her money and what is owed to Uncle Sam. April 15th is as well known as Dec. 25th in every household. Just like the organization at the holidays with ornaments, gifts and decorations, April has its own special “organization” as we often find ourselves dealing with lots of paper. Paper is one of the biggest areas we struggle with when it comes to organizing and decluttering. Sounds simple, but with paper, the yearly “file purge” entails knowing what to keep, what to toss, what to separate and how to blend old tax returns and new owners manuals. These are general guidelines to give you an idea on how to start the process of clearing out file folders and boxes of legal, financial and personal papers. uSome things should never be thrown away. Birth certificates, social security cards, trust documents, marriage/ divorce/adoption certificates, retirement records, etc. Consider storing your permanent papers in a safety deposit box or fire safe. uBusiness records need permanent storage. Permanent files are needed for financial statements, licenses, corporate documents, receipts, etc. Permanent files should be stored in a separate filing cabinet away from daily action files. uKeep tax records for seven years. Your particular situation will determine the length of time to keep old tax records, anywhere from three years to forever. Tax laws change every year as noted on the IRS website, so the best rule is to consult your accountant or attorney who is familiar with your life situation before throw-
ing anything away. Plastic storage bins with tight fitting lids are a better storage option since plastic protects papers from bugs Lisa Phillips, and humidity. owner of SimpleWorks, u Keep Simpleworks.guru g e n e r a l lisa@simpleworks.guru 205.981.7733 household bills for one year. Non-tax-related papers like bank statements, utility bills, credit card receipts, miscellaneous purchases, etc. do not need to be kept for longer than 12 months. Most will argue that since the majority of statements are online, there is no need to print and store at all. Set up a simple filing system with file folders and labels. u“What do I do with this” category. Common sense plays a big part in hanging on to warranties (keep as long as you own the item), bank deposit slips (until reconciled on your bank statement), insurance policies (keep for the life of the policy), etc. Organization is key. Active, reference and permanent are the three main categories for paper retention for both office and home. Keep active files close at hand, reference papers easily accessible and permanent files clearly labeled and stored in a safe place. Clutter happens when you mix the three and have 2012 tax returns on top of last month’s bank statement in the kitchen. With these few simple tips, you can begin to sort through even the biggest stack of crumbled paper. It’s that simple.l
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Pelham High School wrestler wins 6A title When wrestling season began at Pelham High School, senior Hassan Hawthorne knew he wanted to win the state championship. The double amputee wrestler took third in state the previous year and said he wanted to step up on that podium as the 6A champion. Not only did Hawthorne accomplish this ambitious feat, but he also finished his final season with an undefeated record of 37-0 and was named the 6A MVP at the state meet. Although Hawthorne went into the 6A Championship tournament with an undefeated record, he said he didn’t let it put any pressure on him. After witnessing a friend go undefeated last year and then lose it at state, Hawthorne said the record wasn’t on his mind at all. Hawthorne started the match against Trevor Muncey of Gardendale, beating him with an 8-0 decision win. After a 9-3 decision win over Justin Carty of Clay-Chalkville High School, Hawthorne made the semifinals. His win over Landon Thompson of Southside-Gadsden in the finals of the 145-pound class gave Hawthorne claim to the state title via a 7-3 decision. If scholarships or future opportunities become available, Hawthorne said he’d like to continue wrestling.
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Pantherettes, Golden Girls place in competitions The Pelham High School Pantherettes and Riverchase Middle School Golden Girls dance teams each finished out the season with a series of wins. At the Alabama Dance Championship, the Pantherettes won third place in the small varsity hip-hop category and fourth in the varsity kick category, the team won second for both categories at the American All Star Southeast Regional Dance/Drill Team
Competition. The Golden Girls also participated at the American All-Star competition, taking second in the junior high jazz division. Both teams competed at the NDA Hoover City Dance Spirit Championship as well. The Pantherettes finished first in small varsity kick, earning them a state title, and third in medium varsity hip-hop.
Seventh grader wins Hilltop Geographic Bee Appling, will take a qualifying Benjamin Appling, a seventh test; up to 100 of the top scorers grade student at Hilltop on that test in each state will then Montessori School, won the be eligible to compete in their school competition of the state Bee on April 1. National Geographic Bee on The National Geographic Jan. 28 and a chance at a $50,000 Society will provide an college scholarship. The school all-expenses paid trip to Bee, at which students answered Appling Washington, D.C., for state questions on geography, was the winners to participate in the Bee national first round in the 28th annual National championship rounds May 22-25. The Geographic Bee. Seventh grader Lucas Moore won second place, and sixth grader first place national champion will receive a $50,000 college scholarship and other Carter Dunaway came in third. prizes. Thousands of schools around the The national finals will air on television United States and in the five U.S. on the National Geographic Channel and territories are participating in the 2016 PBS stations. Bee. The school champions, including
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Miss THS crowned by her sister Heading into the Feb. 20 Miss Thompson High School pageant, last year’s winner, Katie Adams, had some simple advice for her sister, Allie. “I was stressing about it all day, and she told me to chill out, clear my head and just be myself,” Allie said. Although her older sister was the reigning Miss THS, Allie said she originally was somewhat hesitant to enter this year’s pageant. In retrospect, Allie said she was glad she listened to the encouragement of her friends. At the end of the process, Allie became the secondconsecutive member of her family to wear the Miss THS crown.
The day of the pageant, contestants had interview sessions with the pageant’s judges. The girls also answered on-stage interview questions during the event. “My question was ‘What’s the riskiest thing you’ve ever done?’ My answer was ‘Entering the pageant,’” Allie said with a laugh. Allie said she will never forget the feeling she had when she was announced as the overall winner. “I never expected it. I was really surprised and really happy,” Allie said, noting her and her sister both won the pageant their first time entering it. “Getting crowned by my sister was really special.”
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Team Hope supports Huntington’s disease Huntington’s disease is a fatal genetic disorder causing the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain and affects one in every 10,000 Americans. To raise awareness and funding for research related to Huntington’s disease, James Ansell and Tyler Orem are hosting a Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s Team Hope Walk at Oak Mountain State Park April 3. This is the first year a Team Hope Walk is being held in Birmingham, according to Ansell, but the national Team Hope organization hosts several events all over the country, such as golf tournaments and gala events. Ansell and Orem currently
attend UAB in Birmingham, and Ansell said they had always discussed hosting an event like this. The duo chose Oak Mountain State Park so they
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could utilize the surrounding scenery to create a scenic walk for attendees. Ansell said the walk would loop around the lake. In addition to the walk itself,
Orem said they hope to have a DJ play music and offer fun activities, such as face painting. Check-in for the walk starts at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 3, and the race begins at 2 p.m.
Dr. Condoleezza Rice National Day of Prayer Breakfast
The American Village Monday, May 16
Alabama native Dr. Condoleezza Rice served as the 66th Secretary of State of the United States, the second woman and first African American woman to hold the post. Rice also served as President George W. Bush’s Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (National Security Advisor), the first woman to hold the position. Dr. Rice is currently the Denning Professor in Global Business and the Economy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business; the Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution; and a professor of Political Science at Stanford University. She is also a founding partner of RiceHadleyGates, LLC. She has authored and coauthored numerous books, including two bestsellers, No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington (2011) and Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family (2010).
A limited number of tickets are available, $50 per person. Pre-reservations are required. To make a reservation, please call (205) 665-3535 x 1031 or email patriotgiftshop@americanvillage.org The National Day of Prayer Breakfast is cosponsored by the Lucille Ryals Thompson Colonial Chapel Foundation and the American Village Citizenship Trust.
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his spring brings some exciting performances to the Shelby County Arts Council (SCAC). Returning favorites Emily Herring and Gabriel Tajeu are back and ready to share some new music with Shelby County. On April 23, multi-talented performer Herring returns to the Black Box Theater stage for her spectacular tribute to country legend Patsy Cline. As a veteran of the stage in both regional theater and national tours, Herring has always been a fan favorite at the Shelby County Arts Council. Since performing as Patsy Cline in the musical theater production of “Always...Patsy Cline” in Birmingham in 2011, Herring has been asked numerous times to reprise the role in other venues. “I am so grateful to be returning to the SCAC,” Herring says. “This community is one of my favorites to sing for...especially my Patsy Cline show.” When she isn’t donning the red dress and boots of Patsy Cline, you can find Herring singing with the Birmingham based jazz band, Just Friends, and working on upcoming cabaret shows in Birmingham and New York. One of her most recent performances was several roles in the pre-Broadway workshop and world premier of “The Countess of Storyville” at the University of Alabama. Residents can see her April 23 at her Shelby County Arts Council performance as Patsy Cline. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include a pre-show beverage reception. Local favorite Gabriel Tajeu will also return in April for his new album release party for the folks of Shelby County. With the release of his second album, Tajeu is excited to share with fans new ideas he has been tossing around. “I’ve grown during the years, had new experienc-
es and been excited by more soul and rock music, so it made sense to make this record,” Tajeu says. “I also wanted to give my fans something new to listen to but still familiar.” Tajeu had the opportunity to record part of his record at Muscle Shoals legendary FAME Studios with engineer John Gifford III. Besides recording and sparking interest in the new album, Tajeu has been busy playing gigs around Birmingham such as Workplay, The Nick and The Syndicate Lounge, and he is looking forward to working on new material during the summer. “The Japanese record label, Sweet Soul Records, that distributed my first record is picking up the second record too and is very excited about the record,” Tajeu says. “It’s amazing to know that people all over the world are listening to the music being made right here.” Join Tajeu April 30 at the Black Box Theater for his album release party and show. Opening for Tajeu will be husband and wife folk duo The Matchcoats. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the performance starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include a preshow beverage reception. To purchase tickets and find out more information on this and other events, visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com and like them on Facebook. l
ABOVE: Gabriel Tajeu will perform at the Black Box Theater for his album release party and show.
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ARTS & CULTURE
Timeless pieces Man builds and repairs antique clocks
Story and photos by LAURA BROOKHART
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hecking the time on your clock is an elementary exercise compared to what horologist Stephen Campbell sees when he peers inside any clock. In the late 70s, Campbell, a Bell South employee, began to buy and build clock kits — some from Viking, Emperor and Klockit — and went on to complete some 15 wall clocks, grandfather clocks and four-bell clocks as a hobby. He gained working knowledge of clock mechanisms, such as handling, adjusting and oiling, and by the mid-90s after working alongside another experienced horologist, Bob Hudson, Campbell realized this would be his chosen work after retirement. He spent 25 weeks in Columbia, Penn., studying at the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors (NAWCC) School of Horology, graduating in 2008. “Early on, when I fixed a clock, I would put that money toward the tools I needed, so by the time I retired, my shop was ready to go.”
Campbell shared the most frequent problem he encounters with fine or antique clocks is that they have dried out. “A clock is always trying to push itself apart; the gears spread and then lack the energy to tick,” he explains. “Signs of wear are also evident on the bushings, so this is one of the first elements I look at.” The oldest clock Campbell has worked on is a tall grandfather clock that belonged to George Washington’s brother and is currently in the Karl C. Harrison Columbiana Museum. Campbell has also worked on an English-made clock dating from 1860 that has only been moved three times since it was built. It arrived at the Port of Mobile on a sailing ship and was brought to its Verbina home in a mule-drawn wagon. “The most challenging clock to work on is a three-train clock,” Campbell says, noting that each train has four to six individual gears. Frequently, when working on a grandfather clock, he removes the movement and brings it to
the shop. “I will transport a grandfather clock when someone is moving, making it ready for its new home. I am called upon often when movers damage clocks,” Campbell says. “When it comes to the more artistic elements, for example repainting the clock face or refinishing the wood, I use the services of Moman & Son, who do stunning woodwork and The Dial Shop for the faces.”
Campbell belongs to the NAWCC local Chapter 54 that holds a monthly program at the Irondale Café. “Sometimes, we have show and tell, and someone will share something wonderful they found at a yard sale,” he says. “I’m probably one of the youngest there. Sadly, we lose a couple of members every year.” Stephen Campbell can be contacted at 205-6632822. l
LEFT TO RIGHT FROM PAGE 12: An approximately 100-year-old ceramic clock with gold leaf was repaired and returned to its loving family. One of the first things he looks at is any wearing on the bushings of the clock. Stephen Campbell can repair and build antique clocks.
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FAITH
Stepp Up in faith Students share Biblical lessons with fun puppet shows Story by SAMANTHA HURST Photos by DAWN HARRISON
W ABOVE: About 10 to 20 students participate in the church’s puppet ministry.
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hen someone pulls up a seat to a Christian puppet show, they may expect to be introduced to Moses or perhaps even Jonah and the whale. You probably wouldn’t expect to encounter The Beatles, birds that loudly caw and guys with orange skin and vibrant blue hair. These characters, and black lights, are all part of the show viewers get from Stepp Up, North Shelby Baptist Church’s puppet ministry. “I absolutely adore it,” says Sarah Roland, a member and senior at Chelsea High School. “It’s really amazing to see the kids’ faces light up when they see the puppets.” Former director Anita Hardy says children don’t see puppets a lot, so the extra movement and color grabs their attention.
“The songs and skits they do could be talking about everyday things but refer back to Biblical lessons,” Hardy says. “For a child, this may help them pay a little more attention and let the message sink in more than it might through other methods.” Roland says it can be hard to explain to a young child how there was a man who died for them. “They can’t fully understand that,” Roland says. “They can understand that someone really loved them and would do anything for them. They also can always get a song stuck in their head that means something to them and have that stay with them all of their lives.” Roland found her way to Stepp Up as a sixth grader. She’s relished working with the other students to decide what songs to use and what images should accompany them, she says. They use renditions of songs like “Here Comes
the Sun,” changed to “Here Comes God’s Son,” or “Praise and Shout,” instead of “Twist and Shout.” They’ve coated puppets in black-light paint and built specialized sets, as well. Roland says she’s always enjoyed putting together the presentations, but when she heard the profound testimony of a speaker from Africa, her devotion to the ministry solidified. “He was in a place where you weren’t even allowed to know who Jesus was,” Roland says. “Yet, he snuck out with his friends – lying to his father – to go see a puppet show because he had heard of the message of love the missionaries were teaching. Hearing a story like that, how could you not want to be a part of a ministry like this?” North Shelby Baptist Church’s puppet ministry launched about a decade ago, winning numerous competitions since. Typically, a group of 10 to 20 students participate, which means a very boisterous room of 11 to 18 year olds for someone to organize and direct.
Martha Miller joyfully took on the task of supervising the ministry about a year ago. “I’m proud of how it has lasted because of the kids’ passion to share the word in a fun way,” Miller says. “I definitely did not want to see the program go away.” Miller carries a very personal tie to Stepp Up. Her son, Jake, spent several years as a member of the program, spreading the word of God through this unique form of faith and theater. After he passed away in a car wreck at age 19, the youth in Stepp Up chose to name one of the black light puppets in his honor. “I love the closeness of the group because it really allows you to get to know the kids,” Miller says. “It’s interesting to see their perspective on things. Sometimes, you don’t realize how deep their understanding of things or their faith really is.” According to Roland, Jake is the one who originally came up with the name Stepp Up. An anagram of the word puppets, it is supposed
ABOVE: After a show for visually impaired children, the students came from behind the curtain and let them touch the puppets.
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ABOVE: The students like putting on shows for children.
to represent how youth in the ministry step up for God by spreading his word. Performances then take place throughout the year at the North Shelby and Chelsea libraries, nursing homes and as part of a special Easter Egg Hunt for visually impaired children. “This puppet show is what really makes the year for me. We come from behind the stage and let the kids touch the puppets,” Roland says. “When I really thought about the fact that we were giving a puppet show for blind kids, who can’t see what we are doing but are still so engaged in the story, that’s when I realized this ministry can truly reach anyone.” l
“It’s really amazing to see the kids’ faces light up when they see the puppets.”
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Quarter Century Greystone Golf & Country Club celebrates milestone anniversary
Story by LAUREN DOWDLE Photos By DAWN HARRISON
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here’s so much more to the Greystone Golf & Country Club than its renowned golf courses, which is just one of the reasons the Club continues to thrive after a quarter century. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Club’s leadership took some time to look back at its rich history — and it’s definitely come a long way. When the Club opened in 1991, it originally was Greystone Golf Club and was strictly a men’s golf club. But as the demand for a wider range of activities increased, it became the Greystone Golf & Country Club, says Ashley Fuentes, membership director. Now, the Club has 760 members. “During the years, Greystone has transformed into a family club,” says David Porter, who has been the general manager since April 2015. Since the first round of golf was played on the lush greens, Greystone has constantly evolved and added new facilities for their members to enjoy.
Most recently, Greystone’s new restaurant will open its doors on the lower level of the Founders Clubhouse in April. “We’re excited to open the restaurant six days a week and offer contemporary country club cuisine,” Porter says. The Club also expanded its fitness center in late 2015 to 4,000 square feet. Members now have 24/7 access to the facility, which includes a variety of innovative equipment, a large energized group fitness room, massage therapy/treatment rooms and indoor and outdoor lounge areas. They also debuted their new Golf Performance Center in 2015. This 2,500-square-foot space has three teaching bays with high-definition live streaming video, 3D motion capture, a golf gym and more. Mark Blackburn, Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teacher in America, coaches beginners to PGA Tour professions in the Greystone Golf Performance Center. The Club’s transformation during the years has also included building a tennis center with 14 courts, three swimming pools, two clubhouses
LEFT: Steve Smith, director of golf, has been with the Club since April 1996.
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with dining, space for social events and going from an 18-hole course to a 36-hole club with two courses, says Fuentes, who has been with the Club since November 2003. But these new facilities aren’t the only things gaining national attention. The Club has also held several well-known golf events during the years. Greystone hosted the Bruno’s Memorial Classic for 14 years, ending in 2005, and the players voted the Club as the No. 1 stop on the Champions Tour two of those years. Now, Greystone is preparing for the Regions Tradition, which will take place at the Founders Course May 18-22. They will also host the event in 2017 and 2018. “We’re excited to again partner with the Champions Tour and bring the tournament back home to Greystone,” says Steve Smith, director of golf, who has been with the Club since April 1996. The Club has also seen several famous faces during the years, from celebrities and athletes to distinguished political figures. “Adam Sandler came to Greystone and showed us his Billy Madison golf swing — kidding, but he did enjoy a round at Greystone,” Steve says. “Condoleezza Rice and Michael Jordan 20 | ShelbyLiving.com
are just a couple of the distinguished members who make up Greystone’s prestigious roster.” Bob Hope also hosted the first Bruno’s Memorial Classic at Greystone in 1992. “People can expect Greystone to be one of the top clubs in the country,” Porter says. “Members can expect second-to-none services and events. As the Club grows and we reach 1,000 members, we will look at more projects such as a state-of-the-art aquatics center.” Just as important as keeping the Club at a high
level is the staff’s dedication to its members. “We are thankful to be a part of our members’ family traditions throughout the years,” Fuentes says. “It’s a pleasure watching our members’ families and children grow and develop. We are also thankful to be a part of a growing, dynamic club that is progressing daily.” In 2009, the members purchased the Club from Daniel Corporation. “We are a memberowned club, which allows members open access and input in the direction of the club,” says Terry Smith, club president. It really is all about building those relationships and the personal aspect of being a part of the Club. “My favorite part about working with the club is meeting new people,” Terry says. “Our members are active, engaging people from across the country and of varied, interesting backgrounds. In a time where a genuine local community is hard to find, we have it here at Greystone.”
LEFT: Kristijan Mitrovski, codirector of tennis, practices his serve. RIGHT: The Greystone Golf & Country Club will host the Regions Tradition 2016-2018.
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Originally a golf club for men, Greystone is now a family club with a range of activities and benefits.
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The Club has also played a large role in Terry’s personal life. “Like most members, my top moments are unique to me and my family,” Terry says. “In addition to the countless dinners and great rounds we have enjoyed, my sons and I have a 25-year tradition of playing golf on Father’s Day. We also hosted my son’s wedding rehearsal dinner at Greystone.” After a quarter century of innovative additions, it’s exciting to see where the Club will be in another 25. “The Club is the cornerstone of the 1,350 home gated community,” Porter says. “We’re proud to say that we are a progressive, dynamic and growing Club.” For more information on the Greystone Golf & Country Club, visit Greystonecc.com. l
“In a time where a genuine local community is hard to find, we have it here at Greystone.” -Terry Smith
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TAKING THE STAGE Montevallo Main Street Players brings popular plays to Shelby County Story by GRACE THORNTON Photos by TERRY BRUNO OF FOTOWERKS CUSTOM PHOTOGRAPHY
S ABOVE: The group has several upcoming shows this year including “The Hound of Baskervilles,” “A Radio Variety Show” and “1984.”
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teve Gilbert never really meant to end up on stage, but it happened anyway. He did it willingly. I mean — who can resist the opportunity to slam doors, bang pieces of metal together and hit wooden blocks against each other? Gilbert sure couldn’t. “It was an original show called ‘The Tubes Glow in the Dark,’ a stage adaptation of some old radio shows,” he says. “Montevallo Main Street Players performed the drama on stage with live sound effects, and I created those live on stage for the radio drama. I got to do things like use a pair of shoes to create walking sounds, ring an
old telephone and create a lot of noises.” For the most part, that’s where his stage experience begins and ends, he said. “Otherwise, I like staying behind the curtain.” But he loves his involvement with Montevallo Main Street Players so much that he can’t seem to stop being a part — he hasn’t been able to ever since he was first recruited to help with technical needs about a decade ago. “I had a friend who was on the board of directors who came to me and said they needed someone with technical experience,” Gilbert recalls. The next thing he knew, he was the board’s
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Robert Harling wrote the comedy-drama “Steel Magnolias” play. “War of the Worlds” is a Montevallo Main Street Players’ original screenplay by Joey Bruno. The performances are complete with on-point wardrobe, backdrops, props and acting, like with “A Radio Variety Show.” Two movie versions of “The Glass Menagerie” have hit the big screen. The troop brings the thriller “Wait Until Dark” to life on stage. The Montevallo Main Street Players performed “The Glass Menagerie,” which was written by Tennessee Williams.
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ABOVE: Two mismatched roommates bring plenty of antics and laughs in “The Odd Couple.”
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vice president and then president. It’s such a fun part of the community that it kind of tends to rope you in, Gilbert says. “I think it exposes the community to a lot of different aspects of theater and offers a lot of ways to get involved,” he says. If you’re an actor, great — but if not, there are props, sound, set building and a whole host of other things, he adds. “We are a very hands-on organization,” Gilbert says. “We try to get members of the community involved and have open auditions for all of our shows.” Montevallo Main Street Players, which was founded in 1971, is the oldest operating community theater in Shelby County and has had community at its core since day one. The group has done plays in homes, on the campus of the University of Montevallo, in the old depot and at the Strand Theatre on Montevallo’s Main Street. It currently calls the Parnell Memorial Library’s theater home. “It’s a fantastic organization,” says Elaine Hughes, one of two surviving founding members of the group. It started as a way to unify the community during the time when integration was happening, she explains. The group came together to do a play involving leaders in different parts of the community, and it was not only successful, but it was “so much fun that we decided to keep doing it.” And the county’s first community theater group was born. “It was galvanizing for the creative community and the community in general,” Hughes says. “It brought everyone together. Everyone enjoyed it.” They did more and more shows — and haven’t stopped. They have traditionally done three shows a year, and this year is no exception. The group’s spring show, “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” is set for April 15-17 and 22-24, with Friday and Saturday evening shows at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. An adaptation of George Orwell’s “1984” currently is set for October, and another radio show is in the works for the summer production. “We try to have a blend of classic plays, as well as a blend of musicals and comedies,” Gilbert says. “And we try to pick shows with a cast of different age groups and include people who have never been on stage before but maybe have that April 2016 | 27
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ABOVE: The group holds auditions for its plays.
on their bucket lists.” They want to help members of the community get ready for the stage if that’s something they’re interested in doing, he says. “And for the community, from the entertainment standpoint, it offers the
opportunity to go see your friends and neighbors on stage and be exposed to a lot of different aspects of theatre,” he says. “It offers a great entertainment venue for Montevallo.” For more information, visit Montevallomainstreetplayers.org. l
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# FEATURES
Hashtags from the heart
Calera schools recognize students and staff on social media
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croll down Calera High School’s Facebook page, and you’ll notice almost every post is followed by a hashtag: #whatyoudomatters, #eagleseverrising or #thankyouthursday. Those aren’t just random phrases — they’re part of the high school’s social media campaign, intended to bring positive attention to the accomplishments and goals of students, faculty and members of the Calera educational community, says Calera High Principal Joel Dixon. “It was originally intended to be a tagline at the end of each day’s announcements. I started tagging posts about service projects and kids doing the right things on Facebook and Twitter with the hashtag #whatyoudomatters. Then it just took off,” he says. “The #thankyouthursday is just 30 | ShelbyLiving.com
an opportunity to recognize kids and teachers who go the extra mile in some way, big or small, that positively impacts those around us. This idea was much more of an intentional effort geared toward social media after seeing the success of #whatyoudomatters.” The hashtag #eagleseverrising marks specific accomplishments or events, such as a reception for new Calera High football coach Andrew Zow or a photo of Calera students who won ribbons at the Special Olympics. “(The campaign) is about positive messaging. With the current political climate, it seems that schools, teachers and students are too often under attack from both sides,” Dixon explains. “While I’ve never met a teacher that doesn’t see a need to continue to grow personally and professionally and to find new ways to reach kids, it’s easy
Students, teachers and other facility members are recognized for their efforts and achievements through the social media campaign.
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ABOVE: Calera schools are bringing positive attention to the the accomplishments of its students, teachers and faculty with social media hashtags.
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to lose sight of the tireless, profoundly important and selfsacrifice work teachers and kids do every day.” Posts are made on the school’s Facebook page, which is linked to the @CaleraHigh Twitter account. Dixon and one other teacher have access to the Facebook page, but they field information, stories and photos from all across the school community. They highlight service projects, campus beautification efforts and athletic and academic successes, but “it’s also about smaller, less seen things. The daily choices that lead to those big successes,” Dixon says. The students and faculty have “really bought into” the campaign, he adds. “I hear kids saying it to one another — sometimes seriously and sometimes tongue-in-cheek — but they’re echoing such an important message that can help them the rest of their lives,” he says. “It really is the one thing — whatever your level of ability is, what you do with it is what shapes the course of your life — it’s what matters. I look forward to seeing kids work up through our feeder schools with this message ingrained early on.” The social media campaign is across all of Calera’s four schools — Calera Elementary, Calera Intermediate, Calera Middle and the high school. “It’s everywhere at all four schools. Daily announcements, wall signs, agenda books. It’s everywhere,” Dixon says. Dixon intends to make sure he keeps those hashtags — and all of the things they represent — in mind as he continues to lead Calera High School. “The #whatyoudomatters slogan, as well as #thankfulthursday, begin with me. They are reminders of all our impact, responsibility and efforts,” he says. To check out the posts, visit @CaleraHigh on Twitter or Facebook.com/CaHSeagles. l
HEALTH & FITNESS
Maximize Options Four ways to get the most from your urgent care Story by STEPHANIE HOLDERBY
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he opening of the St. Vincent’s Urgent Care center just off U.S. Highway 280 provides new options for area residents to receive non-emergency, walk-in care from St. Vincent’s Health System. Conceived as an after-hours center, this new addition to the St. Vincent’s One Nineteen campus is open 1 to 9 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Although urgent care has become a familiar concept to most area residents, many people don’t fully understand the best way to utilize these facilities. Here are four suggestions for maximizing urgent care usage: 1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE. Some patients head to emergency rooms for sore throats, minor cuts that may need stitches and other minor injuries and illnesses that are best treated in a primary care office or urgent care location after-hours. These patients will usually pay more and wait longer for emergency room treatment than they would have in a walk-in urgent care facility. Of course, if you suspect a threat to life or limb, your destination should always be the hospital emergency room.
2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CARE. St. Vincent’s Urgent Care has been designed to address the concerns primary care doctors’ offices accommodate. Those might include respiratory-related infections, tummy troubles or minor injuries. Although doctors’ offices are ideal for such care, they aren’t always open. And by the time a patient recognizes their need and makes a call, the office may be booked. And while St. Vincent’s Urgent Care is designed to address immediate concerns, it will also provide access to the entire St. Vincent’s physicians’ network, connecting patients with chronic conditions to primary or specialty care physicians who can help manage those concerns.
information for physicians. 4. CHOOSE TO BE INFORMED.
As walk-in medical offices open on virtually every street corner, it’s important to know that not every immediate care facility is the same. St. Vincent’s Urgent Care is an extension of St. Vincent’s Health System. In view of that longstanding reputation, this facility not only includes certified laboratories and diagnostics capabilities, ranging from x-rays to EKG, but is also accredited by the Urgent Care Association of America, the industry’s trade association that evaluates scope 3. CHOOSE TO BE PREPARED. of practice, patient safety and quality of care. Prepared patients don’t necessarily St. Vincent’s Urgent Care on the expect to need an urgent care facility, One Nineteen campus is now open and but they know what to do if a need located at 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, arises. Just as you already carry your Suite 108. For more information, visit insurance card with you, if you ask ahead Stvurgentcare.com. l about what your health insurance plan provides, you won’t be surprised by what Stephanie Holderby is the executive is covered, or not covered, in an afterdirector of St. Vincent’s One Nineteen and hours visit. Such prep not only shortens vice president of operations for the St. waits, but also offers more accurate Vincent’s Ambulatory Healthcare Network. April 2016 | 33
HEALTH & FITNESS
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Massage therapy is much more than relaxation Story by SAMANTHA HURST Photos By SPA ONE NINETEEN AND CONTRIBUTED
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OPPOSITE PAGE: Massage therapy can help loosen muscles, relieve stress and also help heal injuries.
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tretching, twisting and scrunching are just some of the everyday movements that can crimp our muscles — and sometimes those kinks stick. But a daydream of a room scented with essential oils, lights dimmed and soft music wafting in the air isn’t always enough to loosen those knots. Cindy Ritchie of Birmingham realized she needed more than pampering 25 years ago and found her way to massage therapy. “I have a very high-pressure job, so it really does help relieve tension,” Ritchie says. “It’s for everything: It’s for your sanity, it’s for your physical comfort and it’s really for your overall health.” Ritchie’s massage therapist is Liz Henry at Azia Medical Spa. “I try and make it more about wellness and not about pampering someone and pushing them out,” Henry says. “I’ve had clients who didn’t get to the hot towel because I spent more time on their actual issues.” Henry explained educating her clients on the various techniques plays a crucial role in their
overall experiences. That mantra is echoed at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. Director of Health and Wellness Services Jacqueline Gardner says St. Vincent’s spa connects patients to massage services as an extension of the center’s physical therapy program, as well as a method of relaxation. “We see wellness as an integrated approach,” Gardner says. “Our massage therapists work closely with our physical therapists and clients to create care plans that continue the healing process.” Spa One Nineteen massage therapist Kevin Pitts says there is so much more to what a welleducated therapist can do for his or her client. “As an industry, we haven’t done a good job educating the public on what massage therapists do,” Pitts says. If someone really loves the hot towels and an hour of quiet, Pitts encourages them to book a session and relax. For some individuals, especially those living with chronic pain, the benefits could exceed the simple escape from reality. The Mayo Clinic reports massage therapy effectively reduces
stress, pain and muscle tension in some patients. The most common ailments seen by these massage therapists involve head, neck and shoulder issues. Everyday life impacts these areas tremendously because individuals don’t have correct posture or don’t understand the strain they place on their muscles. Pitts says we all ask more of our bodies than they can sometimes give. “What we want to do is get the soft tissue, the muscles and back to a more normal resting length,” Pitts says. “Then, the posture can improve, and getting the body to release all the built-up acids and proteins overall makes the client feel better.” Clients often express pain in one area, but the issue stems from an injury to another part of the body, Henry adds. For example, she’s had patients complain about their shoulders only to later understand they had twisted their lower back earlier in the week. “A massage therapist wouldn’t figure that out unless they took the time to ask the right questions,” Henry says. Additional studies show massage therapy could be beneficial for a litany of ailments from anxiety
MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE u Be honest if you want to be pampered. u Mention trouble points or injuries you’ve experienced. u Clearly communicate any serious medical conditions. u Tell your massage therapist if something is painful. u Drink plenty of water after your massage.
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COMMON TYPES OF MASSAGES u Swedish massage is a technique typically most recognized for luxury that involves long strokes, kneading and deep circular movements to relax you. u Deep massage focuses more specifically on working with injured muscles, and it uses more forceful, slower motions to reach deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. u Sports massage aims to help prevent or treat injuries for athletes prone to overworking muscles. u Trigger-point massage targets areas of strained clusters of muscle fibers that can tighten after injuries or misuse.
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to digestive disorders to Fibromyalgia. Ritchie has relied on massage therapy to improve pain and illness. She’s leaned on it after a serious car wreck and during a bout with Epstein–Barr, the virus that causes mono. “My lymph nodes and my spleen get really swollen,” Ritchie says. “The therapy she [Henry] does helps to relieve my body of some of the built up toxins and a lot of times she’s able to alleviate some of the swelling.” Therapists like Pitts caution improvements for chronic health concerns have not been proven to always occur. “It can be misleading for someone to claim they can cure someone’s problem,” Pitts says. “What we can do is help them deal with their pain and tension.” People who work desks jobs and people who work out intensely can also benefit, Henry says. Some clients can experience initial soreness after a massage, but massage therapy should never be painful, both Pitts and Henry explain. Henry encourages clients to let her know if something hurts, especially during a deep tissue Couples can even receive massages together at Spa One Nineteen.
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massage. She also says it is important for clients to drink plenty of water after a massage. If you get a massage and are sore for two or more days, you should call your massage therapist. There are some medical conditions for which doctors would not recommend massage therapy. Pitts says anyone with a serious illness or medical condition should consult with their doctor before scheduling a massage. There are, however, misconceptions about massage therapy during pregnancy. While women should seek their doctors’ advice, Henry says massages can be a tremendous tension release for women who are expecting. Releasing tension, for themselves and others, is why both Pitts and Henry got into this career field. “I was the one growing up who always offered to give my older relatives a shoulder rub. I finally realized that this was a job I could wake up every morning being excited to go to,” Henry says. “It feels so good to have someone come off your table who struggled to move before. It is great to know you can help someone in that way.” l Customers can also receive massage facials at Spa One Nineteen.
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FOOD & DINING
Boiling pot Crazy Cajuns brings authentic tastes and a neighborhood atmosphere Story by AMY JONES Photos by DAWN HARRISON
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t all started with a card game. About 20 years ago, Robert Regard and a group of friends were playing cards together when a crazy bet was made. “It was sort of a card game gone bad,” Robert laughs. The group was all from Louisiana, and they were discussing how there was nowhere to find Cajun food in Birmingham. And so
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a bet was made that if Robert lost, he would have to put up the money for a Cajun restaurant and another of the guys would run it. As fate would have it, Robert lost the hand, and soon after, Crazy Cajuns’ Boiling Pot was opened. When the other guy moved out of town four months later, Robert, formerly in the roofing business, stepped in and hasn’t looked back.
Customers will feel like they are out on the bayou when they come to the restaurant.
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It wouldn’t truly be a Cajun restaurant without some mouthwatering crawfish.
Growing up, Robert’s grandmother had taught him how to make such classic Cajun dishes such as gumbo, etouffee and jambalaya, so he brought these to the menu. And the community warmly welcomed the new eatery. “They loved it,” Robert says. “There was nowhere to eat authentic Cajun food here in Birmingham. And they fell in love with the food, plus it’s a fun place to come. We’ve got outdoor seating, which a lot of people like to sit outdoors here in Birmingham. It’s a neighborhood restaurant. When you walk in, many times, people know each other. It’s like a modern-day ‘Cheers’ restaurant.” He and his wife, Lulu, enjoy how much the customers have embraced Crazy Cajuns’. In fact, many of the items that hang on the walls were brought in by their customers. From deer heads and stuffed animals to Mardi Gras beads, people have decorated the neighborhood spot with their
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Guests often leave items like Mardi Gras beads to add their personal touch (and stake their tables). They serve several different kinds of po’ boys, including shrimp, oyster, crawfish, catfish and soft shell crab. The restaurant has a neighborhood feel and several regulars. The Regard family enjoys sharing Cajun dishes with the community.
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ABOVE: Robert and Lulu Regard, owners of Crazy Cajuns’ Boiling Pot, bring Louisiana tastes to Shelby County.
own items from home. “I think they wanted to claim their tables,” Robert says. “They would pick their favorite tables and put something above it.” The authentic Cajun menu includes popular dishes like crawfish, which is one of their main sellers spring through summer; seafood rotini (sautéed seafood in a fettuccini sauce); shrimp and grits; gumbo; etouffee; jambalaya; red beans and rice; grilled fish and salads. There’s also Lulu’s Platter, which is seafood rotini topped with a piece of blackened fish of your choice and also fried softshell crab. Crazy Cajuns’ Boiling Pot is open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday 11 a.m. to
10 p.m. They also cater to both businesses and homes, allowing their customers to custom-build their catering menu. Whether it’s a crawfish boil or gumbo, they are happy to help. Crazy Cajuns’ sometimes has music on the patio when the weather is nice, usually on Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. And they feel they have the best customers. “That’s who makes Crazy Cajuns’ is our customer base,” Lulu says. “It is the neighborhood place. They are friends with each other. They sit around the patio, and there will be five tables conversing with each other.” Crazy Cajuns’ Boiling Pot is located at 125 Inverness Plaza. Find out more at Crazycajuns. net or by calling 205-408-0630. l
“It’s like a modern-day ‘Cheers’ restaurant.”
-Robert Regard
Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce
Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce C o m m u n i t y • C o m m e rc e • C o l l a b o r a t i o n
Business Connections Greater Shelby Chamber Now Accepting Small Business of the Year Nominations Newsletter
The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Small Business of the Year in five categories as part of its 2016 Small Business Celebration sponsored by Regions Bank and scheduled for the month of May. Completed nomination packets are due to the Chamber on April 18 by 5:00PM. Nomination packets are available by contacting Payton Thomas, Manager, Business Development & Support at 663-4542, ext. 105 or via e-mail at payton@shelbychamber. org. Small business, which employs half of all private sector employees, generates roughly 70% of new jobs annually and accounts for one of every 13 U.S. workers, truly is the backbone of our economy both nationally and locally. What’s more, roughly 75% of our 1,000+ Chamber investors are companies which employ 25 or fewer people. So you can see why small business is vitally important to our economy. The five categories
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are: Category I (1-5 Employees; Open 1 Year or More), Category II (6-10 Employees; Open 1 Year or More), Category III (11-20 Employees, Open 1 Year or
More), Category IV (21+ Employees; Open 1 Year or More) and Category V (Less Than 25 Employees, Open Less Than 1 Year). All nominees will be
recognized and recipients will be announced at the 4th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards’ Community Luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, May 25 at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena from 11:00AM until 1:00PM. The cost for Greater Shelby Chamber investors is $20 per person and $30 for “Future” investors. Reservations are requested by noon on Monday, May 23. Call the Chamber at 6634542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org. April 2016 | 47
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Stressed at Work? You’re not Alone
Occupational stress is one of the most common major health hazards for today’s employees. Studies show that stress in the workplace is a leading cause of stress in adults, and the likelihood of it occurring continues to rise. Job stress costs U.S. industry an estimated $300 billion annually due to accidents, absenteeism, employee turnover, diminished productivity, medical costs, and workers’ compensation awards. More common symptoms of workplace stress include feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed, loss of interest in work, problems sleeping, muscle tension or headaches, stomach problems, and social withdrawal. Mitigating stress can help reduce the symptoms and employees and employers alike should look for ways to combat stress in the workplace including: u Talk to an attentive listener - Talking about your stress can help reduce it, by
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promoting relationships and connections, which can give you a fresh perspective and reconnect you with something important - people u Start exercising Regular exercise is one of the most powerful stress relievers there is; it increases the production of endorphins, which are your brain’s feelgood signalers u Create a balanced schedule - All work and no play is a recipe for burn-out,
so create a balance between work, family, rest and social life u Don’t over-commit yourself - Avoid scheduling too much in a day and take regular breaks u Prioritize tasks - Make a list of the things you need to do and tackle them in order of importance - this will help keep you from feeling overwhelmed u Delegate responsibilities - Trying to do
everything yourself is a major cause of stress; by letting go of some tasks and delegating them to someone else, you can reduce your stress levels u Get enough sleep - Stress can affect sleep patterns, but not getting enough shut eye can make you vulnerable to more stress. A well-rested body and mind is better for keeping yourself n emotionally balanced, which combats stress. Sometimes though, even after you’ve tried everything you can to mitigate stress, you still need some help. For referral to physician visit us online at BaptistHealthAlabama.org. Article submitted by: Zelia Baugh, Executive Director, Psychiatry Services Baptist Health System
Go & Grow Workshop: “A Discussion with Dreamland Bar-B-Que’s CEO: Betsy Underwood McAtee” The April Go & Grow will feature a discussion with Betsy Underwood McAtee, Chief Executive Officer with Dreamland Bar-B-Que Holding Company, LLC. The workshop -- sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc. and facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good
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and The Gone -- will be on April 5 from 11:30AM-2:00PM at the Chamber. There is no cost to attend, but lunch is available for $10 per person for Chamber investors ($20 for “Future” investors). To ensure we have a proper
headcount, please make reservations for this workshop by contacting Payton Thomas, the Chamber’s Manager of Business Development & Support via e-mail at payton@shelbychamber.org or by calling 663-4542, ext. 105.
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Thank you to Investigator Andrew Stanley with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for being the keynote speaker at the February Community Luncheon. Investors were educated on business theft, fraud trends and how to minimize the risk of becoming a victim.
Ovation Media, Inc. (OMI) in Helena, was the host for the first Quarterly Industry Tour presented in 2016 by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon. 22+ attendees learned that OMI is built on years of experience in business marketing, graphic design, digital and screen printing and web development industries.
Yes, there truly is such a thing as a “Free Lunch” especially on April 14! We encourage you to join your fellow investors and Chamber staff for some business networking and to learn how to maximize your investment.
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Whether your firm is a new -- or long-time investor --you’ll want to make plans to join us from 11:30AM-1:00PM to make
sure you and your colleagues are taking full advantage of your annual investment. A complimentary lunch provided by the sponsor Mutual Savings Credit Union -- will be available for all attendees. Reservations are
requested - and space is limited -- so please contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@ shelbychamber.org, by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org no later than April 12 to reserve your place.
2nd Quarterly Industry Tour to be Held at the Shelby County Landfill The 2nd Quarterly Industry Tour, presented in 2016 by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, will be held from 10:30AM until 11:30AM on April 14 at the Shelby County Landfill. The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group and Shelby County invite you to tour the Shelby County Highway 70 Landfill. Participants will see firsthand where company or personal household waste is placed for disposal along
with future expansion areas and upcoming projects. Participants will meet on-site, board a shuttle and learn how the dynamic processes of managing wastes are performed along with the engineering and science that go behind the business. Join us as we tour the State’s Landfill of the Year. Participants will meet onsite. There is no cost to attend the tour however reservations are requested by Wednesday,
April 12. Call Payton Thomas at 663-4542, ext. 105, e-mail payton@shelbychamber.org or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
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APCO Employees Credit Union
Birmingham
Financial Institutions
APCO Employees Credit Union of Pelham
Pelham
Financial Institutions
APCO Employees Creit Union at Hoover
Hoover
Financial Institutions
APCO Employees Credit Union at Inverness Center
Birmingham
Financial Institutions
APCO Employees Credit Union of Chelsea
Chelsea
Financial Institutions
Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association
Birmingham
Associations & Organizations
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Birmingham
Restaurants
Community Association Institute - Alabama Chapter
Birmingham
Neighborhood Association Management
Dirtworks and Bobcat Service, Inc.
Helena
Doozer Software, Inc.
Birmingham
IT Solutions & IT Staffing Solutions
Enterprise Rent-A-Car at Inverness
Birmingham
Transportation Management & Solutions
Essential Life Massage, LLC
Pelham
Massage Therapy
Faith Mortgage LLC
Helena
Mortgage
Hyatt Place Birmingham/ Hoover
Hoover
Lodging
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center
Columbiana
Medical - Specialized
Pro Forma Title, Inc.
Birmingham
Real Estate & Development
Shelby Dermatology
Alabaster
Shining Stars Academy
Hoover
Swimming Pool Services, LLC
Birmingham
Automobile Repair
Lawn Care Services
Health & Beauty Childcare Swimming Pool
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Chamber Seeking Nominations for 2nd Annual Healthcare Professional of the Year The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s Health Services Work Group is seeking nominees for its 2nd annual Healthcare Professional of the Year program. The program, presented in 2016 by First Commercial Bank, will recognize individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in the healthcare industry in our community. Any healthcare professional employed in the Shelby County area is eligible to be nominated. The deadline for nominations is April 29. The nominees will be announced and recipients will be given awards, sponsored in 50 | ShelbyLiving.com
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2016 by HEALTHSOUTH Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital, at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. You may go to the Chamber’s website at
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2016 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor
Thank you Pelham Flowers by Desiree’ for providing the ribbon and bows for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies and Cake Art by Cynthia Bertolone for providing a cake for the Ambassador of the Month.
Congratulations to Heart South Cardiovascular Group, PC on its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in the 1022 Tower Building, Alabaster. Alabaster Mayor Marty Handlon and City Officials joined the Cardiovascular Group for its celebration.
Congratulations to Connect 2 Careers Center on its Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting. Isabelle Eaton, Career Coach, cuts the ribbon along with Pelham City School Superintendent Dr. Scott Coefield, Pelham HS Principal Dr. Jason Yohn, Pelham Mayor Gary Waters and Ambassadors.
The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its 3rd annual Student and Educator of the Year recognition program. Educators play a vital role in the lives of Shelby County children, impact our communities every day and help develop the workforce which our Shelby County businesses and organizations will need in the years ahead. As such, the Chamber launched this recognition program to celebrate excellence in the teaching profession and inform our
community of the exceptional quality of instruction delivered throughout Shelby County. All nominees will be recognized and two recipients (elementary and secondary educator) will receive a onetime financial investment to assist their continuing development. Shelby County students are our potential business and community leaders and
will comprise a significant portion of our workforce in the future. As such, the Chamber launched this recognition program to celebrate student excellence in the classroom throughout Shelby County. All nominees will be recognized and two recipients (college ready and career ready) will receive a one-time financial investment to assist their continuing development. The Chamber will recognize all nominees and announce the recipients at the April 27 community luncheon which is presented
by America’s First Federal Credit Union. All Students and Educators were nominated by their principal. The luncheon will be held from 11:00AM until 1:00PM on April 29 at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Investment is $20 investors, $30 “Future” investors. Reservations requested by noon Monday, April 25. Register by calling the Chamber at 663-4542, email info@shelbychamber. org or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
Entrepreneur Roundtable I is Accepting Applications The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable I is accepting applications. The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable program is part problem-solving, part information-gathering and contacts building.
Participating business owners from non-competing companies meet for a confidential, peer-to-peer forum each month to gain valuable insights into others’ successes and achievements, and learn how to avoid the
pitfalls of their mistakes. The Roundtable program is exclusive for the single individual responsible for the direction of the company and with the authority to make final decisions. For additional information
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Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Month, Bruce Koppenhoefer, Renaissance Enterprises. With a 40-year career that evolved from equipment engineer to product manager to marketing manager and now communications director at Revere Control Systems in Hoover, Bruce also provides marketing communications services through his sole proprietorship, Renaissance Enterprises. In this capacity, he provides his clients with a single source for all their marketing communications needs, whether it be development of presentations or sales literature, newsletter implementation, ad design, or business writing. In addition to his volunteer activities as a Chamber Ambassador, Bruce also serves on the Board of The Arc of Shelby County, a non-profit serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and is First Vice President of the
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Officers Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair) Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Chair-elect) Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Immediate Past Chair)
Board of The Arc of Alabama. He and his wife of 38 years share full-time care giving duties for their special needs son who lives with them. Ambassador Program Presented in 2016 by:
required and usually last 30-45 minutes. Please contact Payton Thomas, the Chamber’s Manager of Business Development & Support, at 663-4542 ext. 106 or via e-mail at payton@ shelbychamber.org for availability.
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John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support) Jim Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. (Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing) Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries – Vincent Hills (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development)
Chamber’s Mentorship Program Now Available On First Tuesday of Each Month The Chamber’s “Entrepreneur Mentorship” program is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5. Participants receive guidance on starting a new business, expanding an existing business, launching a new product, downsizing and dealing with a difficult employee. Appointments are
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David Platt Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Investor Development)
Matthew Hogan (2016) Bama Budweiser Gregg Maercker (2016) First Commercial Bank - Retired Bill Connor (2017) America’s First Federal Credit Union Matt Fridy (2017) Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt Chris Grace (2017) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Katie McDowell (2017) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Michael Smith (2017) The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE Craig Sorenson (2017) SouthWest Water Company Jeff Brown (2018) Brownstone Marketing Solutions William Carroll (2018) Armstrong Relocation Companies Alex Dudchock (2018) Shelby County Brian Massey (2018) St. Vincent’s Health System Bob Phillips (2018) Shelby Baptist Medical Center Ashley Robinett (2018) Alabama Power Company Tracey Morant Adams (*) Renasant Bank
Board of Directors Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company
Brandon Greve (*) Regions Bank
Linda Cencula (2016) Avadian Credit Union
Mark Griggs (*) Summer Classics
Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation
Mark Meadows (*) Chick-fil-A @ Inverness
Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America
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Chamber Holding ‘Ready to Shred’ Recycling Day on April 22 Keeping It Clean & Green in 2016 -We’ve Got You Covered! destruction, E-Waste recycling drop off area and opportunity for various vendors to participate. Below are items that are acceptable E-Waste items: u Computers and electronics u Batteries u Cell phones u Communications equipment
u Computers u DVD players u Household appliances u Laptops u Miscellaneous electronics u Miscellaneous office machines u PDAs or handheld games u Printers u Servers, routers or
hubs u Stereo and audio components u VCRs For more information on this event, and/ or vendor information, contact Payton Thomas, Manager, Business Development & Support, 663-4542, ext. 105 or payton@shelbychamber. org. Limit of 3-4 “Banker Boxes” of paper items to be shred and 3-4 lawn & leaf bag of acceptable recyclables.
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The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group is holding its first “Ready to Shred” Recycling Day from 10:00AM until 2:00PM on April 22. The event -- presented in 2016 by Gone for Good Document & E-Waste Recycling -- encourages safe and secure recycling of items and is being hosted by the PelhamCivic Complex & Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. The Work Group is planning to have an on-site mobile truck for document
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CHAMBER Events Read more details or register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 663-4542. Unless otherwise noted events listed will be held at 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham 35124. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: Cancellation for a paying event must be made TWO days prior to the event.
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Small Business Mentorship Appointments 8:00AM - 11:00AM/Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & The Gone By appointment. Contact Payton Thomas at 663-4542, ext. 105. Go & Grow Workshop “Discussion w/ Dreamland Bar-B-Que’s CEO” 11:30AM - 2:00PM Presented by Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD and The GONE Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. Reservations requested by April 4. Investment: No cost for workshop but lunch is available for $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors. Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsor: NobleBank & Trust Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM Sponsor: Brownstone Marketing Solutions South Shelby Chamber Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM/Columbiana First Baptist Church, 208 North Main Street, Columbiana Investment: $12. No reservation required. Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Calera Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM/Timberline Golf Club 300 Timberline Trail, Calera Investment: $12. No reservation required. Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM iBERIABANK, 2695 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham
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Quarterly Industry Tour 10:30AM - 11:30AM Sponsor: Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon Shelby County Regional Landfill, State Highway 70 (401 Landfill Road) between Calera & Columbiana No cost. See page 49 for details. Reservations requested by April 12. Investor Reception 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsor: Mutual Savings Credit Union No cost. Reservations requested by April 13 as lunch will be served. Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30AM - 8:30AM
Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $12. No reservation required. Recycling Day 10:00AM - 2:00PM Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham No cost. See page 53 for details. GSCC Community Luncheon “3rd Annual Student & Educator of the Year” Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, April 25. Investment: $20 investors, $30 “Future” investors. Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham
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Beck & Hill LLC (205) 403-3303 beckandhill.com Chappell CPA (205) 978-8858 chappellcpa.com Cooke, Cameron, Travis & Company, PC (205) 988-8810 Essential Solutions, LLC. (205) 663-8686 essential-solutions.biz Graham and Associates, CPA (205) 663-6673 grahamandassoc.net I.H. McNeill, III, PC (205) 982-2664 ihmcneill.com Mallory Jackson and Associates, PC (205) 939-1978 mahco.com Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC (205) 445-2880 mjcpa.com Michael Golden CPA, P.C. (205) 585-5735 michaelgoldencpa.com Poythress, Hughett & Mathews, L.L.C. (205) 995-2720 cpabhm.com SAS Tax & Accounting, LLC (205) 621-0388 sastaxandaccounting.com Till, Hester, Eyer & Brown, PC (205) 871-9855 thebcpa.com Truitt Tingle & Paramore, LLC (205) 733-8265 ttpcpa.com
Through their voluntary investment, these organizations support the Chamber’s program of work designed to make Shelby County an even better place to live and do business. The Chamber considers these organizations to be the most community-minded and successful businesses in Shelby County and strongly encourages you to do business with them.
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Warren Averett LLC (205) 979-4100 warrenaverett.com ADVERTISING & MARKETING SERVICES Alabama Outdoor (205) 224-5815 newpointoutdoor.com Charter Media (205) 298-1600 chartermedia.com Means Advertising, Inc. (205) 271-9980 meansadv.com Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 myhelenacitynews.com Plexamedia, Inc. (256) 547-0805 plexamedia.com Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167 anindooradvantage.com Valpak Marketing Solutions (205) 405-0618 valpak.com ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES Crown Trophy (205) 621-7393 crowntrophy.com MGB Marketing (205) 991-6332 mgbapparel.com AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING PROGRAM Kumon of Birmingham-Greystone (205) 994-7200
kumon.com Mathnasium of Inverness Corners (205) 437-3322 mathnasium.com Tutoring Club (205) 981-7155 birminghamtutoringclub.com AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Mainline Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (205) 664-4751 mainlineheating.com Mountain Heating & Cooling, Inc. (205) 663-0293 ALTERATIONS By George (205) 663-7004 alterationsbygeorge.com APARTMENTS & LEASING SERVICES AMP Residential (214) 431-3083 ampresidential.com Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020
southcitytheatre.com ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Maplewood Lane Assisted Living (205) 620-2905 maplewoodlane.com ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 alabamanonprofits.org Aldridge Botanical Gardens (205) 682-8019 aldridgegardens.com Better Business Bureau (205) 558-2222 birmingham-al.bbb.org Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association (205) 980-0540 carsbirmingham.com Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 birminghambuilder.com
Grand Reserve at Pelham (205) 685-4111 grandreservepelham.com
ATTORNEYS Alabama Law Services, LLC (205) 419-4414 alabamalawservices.com
Inverness Cliffs (205) 991-0631 liveatinverness.com
Allison, May & Kimbrough, LLC (205) 991-6367 allisonmay.com
Madison At Shoal Run Apartment Homes (205) 991-0200 livethemadison.com
Alvis & Alvis, LLC (205) 444-4773 alvisandalvis.com
Meadow Wood Apartments (205) 663-1101 sealyrealty.com Montevallo Place Apartments (205) 663-2824 montevalloplace.com
Balch & Bingham, LLP (205) 488-5519 balch.com Bradford & Holliman, LLC (205) 663-0281 hollimanlaw.com
Mountain Lodge Apartments (205) 823-4804 mountainlodgeapts.com
Elizabeth A. Roland, P.C. Attorney at Law (205) 620-1278 elizabethroland.com
Retreat at Greystone Apartments (205) 983-7833 retreatatgreystone.com
Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC (205) 982-3325 ginamcdonaldlaw.com
River Place on the Cahaba (205) 991-9507 riverplaceonthecahaba.com
Gregory Law Firm, P.C. (205) 799-0380 gregorylawfirm.us
The Abbey at Inverness (205) 991-9060
Law Office of Charles C. Dawson, Jr., LLC (205) 516-3132 charlesdawsonlaw.com
The Huntley Apartments (205) 621-7062 Turtle Lake Apartment Homes (205) 991-3719 turtlelakeapts.info Wellington Manor Apartments (205) 621-0811 wellingtonmanorapts.com APPRAISERS DB Appraisal Services, Inc. (205) 370-2052 ARCHITECTS Barry Davis Architects, PC (205) 444-1112 BarryDavisArchitects.com Lathan Associates Architects, PC (205) 988-9112 lathanassociates.com Paradigm Architecture, Inc. (205) 403-2742 paradigm-arch.com TRO Jung/Brannen, Inc. (205) 324-6744 trojb.com ART & PAINTING CLASSES Party Art (205) 253-2984 South City Theatre (205) 621-2128
Moses & Moses, PC (205) 967-0901 mosespc.com Patrick E Kennedy, P.C. (205) 664-9399 Paul J. DeMarco, Attorney at Law (205) 326-6600 pljpc.com RichardsonClement PC (205) 572-4100 richardsonclement.com Rosen Harwood, PA (205) 344-5000 RosenHarwood.com Scott, Sullivan, Streetman & Fox PC (205) 967-9675 sssandf.com Scozzaro Law, LLC (205) 624-3367 scozzarolaw.com Sirote & Permutt, PC (205) 930-5100 sirote.com The Majors Law Firm, LLC (205) 937-9960 themajorslawfirm.com
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ACCOUNTING Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC (205) 982-5500 bmss.com
Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC (205) 870-0555 wallacejordan.com
Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ Pelham (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com
Prestige Floor Care (205) 383-5196 pfccleaning.com
AUCTION Pearce & Associates Auction Company (205) 664-4300 AuctionbyPearce.com
Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ the Colonnade (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com
CATERING SERVICES Catering By Bellinis (205) 502-7272 cateringbybellinis.com
Emily’s Heirloom Pound Cakes (205) 937-7392 emilysheirloompoundcakes.com
Crestline Catering (205) 822-2837 crestlinecatering.com
Highland Gourmet Scones, LLC (205) 991-0442 highlandgourmet.com
The Happy Catering Co. (205) 251-8925 www.happycatering.net
Wooden Spoon Bakery (205) 746-0067 wsbakery.com
Yellow Bicycle Catering (205) 834-5871 yellowbicyclecatering.com
BEAUTY SALONS Salon Alisel and Kids (205) 266-6304 facebook.com/salonaliselandkids
CELLULAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICE Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless (205) 822-2526 cellularsales.com/aboutus
Seventh Heaven Family Hair Care (205) 669-4092 seventhheavensalon.com
Verizon Wireless 280 Store (205) 991-9229 Opt. 3 verizonwireless.com
Edwards Chevrolet - 280 Inc. (205) 980-3325 chevyman.com
Studio V Salon (205) 620-4886 studiovhelena.com
Ernest McCarty Ford, Inc. (205) 663-3831 emccartyford.com
T. Fox Salon (205) 403-8369 tfoxsalon.com
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Calera Chamber of Commerce (205) 668-3023 calerachamber.org
Hendrick Chevrolet (205) 823-5120 commercialtruckssoutheast.com
BEVERAGE Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies located inside Snider’s Pharmacy (205) 678-3899
AUDIO/VIDEO EXPERIENCE FOR BUSINESS Lighting & Lamp (205) 271-1423 lightingandlamp.com Switch Audio Video (205) 266-7983 switch-av.com AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH Blue Rain Express Car Wash (205) 874-6460 blueraincarwash.com
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AUTOMOBILE DEALERS DonohooAuto, LLC (205) 444-9333 donohooauto.com
Southtown Motors (205) 663-4590 southtownmotors.com Susan Schein Automotive Group (205) 664-1491 susanschein.com AUTOMOBILE RENTAL Enterprise Rent-A-Car (205) 403-7455 enterprise.com AUTOMOBILE REPAIR 4 Wheel Parts (205) 663-8579 4wheelparts.com Cahaba Tire (205) 663-0433 cahabatire.com Cassady & Self Glass Company (205) 252-4284 cassadyandselfglass.com Empire Autohaus (205) 664-5757 empireautohaus.com Express Oil Change & Service Center (205) 945-1771 expressoil.com Melton Automotive (205) 663-8088 meltonautomotive.com Pelham Automotive Service & Repair (205) 624-3715 pelhamautomotive.com Texaco Xpress Lube (205) 678-5050 Automotive Manufacturer AGC Automotive Americas (205) 685-1000 agc-automotive.com BAKERY Cake Art by Cynthia Bertolone (205) 783-5220 Donut Joes (205) 663-6006 Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ Cadence Place (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com
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Vineyard Brands, Incorporated (205) 980-8802 vineyardbrands.com BEVERAGE - DISTRIBUTOR Buffalo Rock Company (205) 940-9799 buffalorock.com BOWLING ALLEY Oak Mountain Lanes (205) 403-7466 oakmountainlanes.com BUSINESS & PERSONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Alabama Technology Network (205) 856-8000 atn.org Renaissance Enterprises (205) 271-9732 The GREAT, The GOOD, and The GONE (205) 568-2526 thegreatthegoodandthegone.com BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Melinda Thomas Creative (646) 469-1264 melindathomascreative.com PrimePay LLC (205) 510-9401 primepay.com BUSINESS FURNISHINGS Business Electronics (205) 942-6007 businesselectronics.com Business Interiors (205) 939-1008 businteriors.com CAMPGROUND Birmingham South Campground (205) 664-8832 birminghamsouthcampground.com Cherokee Campground (205) 428-8339 cherokeecampground.info CARPET & RUG CLEANING Heaven’s Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning (205) 618-9150 heavensbestofbhm.com
Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce (205) 663-4542 shelbychamber.org Montevallo Chamber of Commerce (205) 665-1519 montevallocc.com South Shelby Chamber of Commerce (205) 669-9075 www.southshelbychamber.com
COMMERCIAL & FLEET SUPPLIER Altec NUECO LLC (205) 621-5281 nueco.com COMMERCIAL FURNITURE & SHELVING HL Coshatt Company, Inc. (205) 833-2446 www.hlcoshatt.com COMMERCIAL KITCHEN SERVICE Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions (205) 572-5704 filta.com COMMUNICATIONS - WIRE & CABLE INSTALLATION Spectrum Business (205) 824-5558 business.spectrum.com COMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS BearCom Group, Inc.(205) 988-5522 bearcom.com/birmingham SouthernLINC Wireless (205) 992-6166 southernlinc.com COMMUNITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AARP (334) 954-3065 states.aarp.org Adaptive Aquatics (205) 807-7519 adaptiveaquatics.org Alabaster Arts Council (205) 664-9273 alabastercityfestonline.com
Junior Achievement of Alabama, Inc. (205) 290-9365 juniorachievement.org King’s Home (205) 678-8331 kingsranch.org Leadership Shelby County (205) 665-6007 leadershipshelbycounty.com LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (205) 943-6000 lifesouth.org Owens House, The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (205) 669-3333 owenshousecac.org Rolling Hills Camp & Retreat Center (205) 668-1168 rollinghillscamp.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) 669-8965
Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620
Shelby County Community Services (205) 669-3740 shelbyal.com
CHECK RECOVERY CheckMate (205) 608-3929
American Cancer Society (800) ACS-2345 cancer.org
Shelby County Humane Society (205) 669-3916 shelbyhumane.org
CHILDCARE Shining Stars Academy (205) 664-5948
American Diabetes Association (205) 870-5172 diabetes.org
Shelby Emergency Assistance (205) 665-1942 shelbyemergencyassistance.com
Young Impressions Child Care (205) 663-0083 youngimpressionschildcare.com
American Red Cross - Shelby Svs Ctr (205) 987-2793 alredcross.org
Shepherd’s Fold (205) 780-6211 shepherdsfoldinc.org
CHIROPRACTIC CARE Deep Roots Apotheke and Clinic (205) 790-4102 deeprootsapothekeandclinic.com
American Red Cross Blood Svs, AL Region (205) 994-7700 redcrossblood.org
The Arc of Shelby County (205) 664-9313 thearcofshelby.org
The FARM: Functional Athletic Rehabilitation & Movement (205) 419-1595 chirofarm.com
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham - Shelby County Office (205) 378-4050 bbbsbhm.org
CHURCHES Alabaster First United Methodist Church (205) 663-0509 alabasterfumc.org
Boy Scouts of America - Greater Alabama Council (205) 969-4244 1bsa.org
Christ Church United Methodist (205) 991-5065
Buck Creek Civitan Club (205) 533-3502 civitan.org
CLEANING SERVICES The Tile Cleaner, LLC (205) 291-2005 birminghamtilecleaner.com
Developing Alabama Youth Foundation (205) 664-1600 thedayprogram.com
CLOTHING RETAIL & ACCESSORIES America’s Thrift Store (205) 856-1234 americasthrift.com
Disability Rights and Resources (205) 251-2223 drradvocates.org
The Jimmie Hale Mission (205) 323-5878 jimmiehalemission.com The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Alabama / Gulf Coast (205) 989-0098 lls.org The Salvation Army (205) 663-7105 www.birminghamsalvationarmy.org United Way of Central Alabama (205) 251-5131 uwca.org Vineyard Family Services (205) 533-7852 vfsdads.com Virginia College (205) 943-3970 http://www.vc.edu
Highland Shoe Company (205) 783-5325
Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area (205) 942-6277 eastersealsbham.org
lj’s boutique (205) 746-5198 shopljsboutique.com
Gateway Shelby County (205) 510-2780 gway.org
COMPUTER SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (205) 980-9903 cvcsllc.com
Oh My Boutique & Gifts (205) 624-3043
Girls on the Run (205) 999-5649 girlsontherunbham.org
DLD Business Solutions, Inc. (205) 533-9458 dldbsi.com
Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports (205) 602-0907 physicalfitness.alabama.gov
Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304
Southern Roots (205) 602-8085 Unique Boutique by Nicole (205) 624-4711 uniqueboutiquebynicole.com
Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Wilson Computer Support (205) 985-9942 wilsoncomputer.com COMPUTER SOFTWARE Doozer Software, Inc. (205) 413-8302 doozer.com ISCS (408) 362-3000 iscs.com
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of Alabama (205) 943-4700 edpa.org
Payscape Advisors (205) 591-0981 payscapeadvisors.com
CONCIERGE SERVICES Shelby Concierge (844) 874-6423 shelbyconcierge.com CONCRETE - READY MIXED & PRODUCTS South East Concrete, LLC (205) 995-9888 seccompany.com
CUSTOM STAINED GLASS Buck Creek Stained Glass
DENTAL Albritton & Ardovino Family Dentistry (205) 664-7610 aaFamilyDental.com Benjamin A. Crunk, DDS, LLC (205) 665-2031 crunkdds.com Cahaba Dental Arts (205) 267-1216 cahabadentalarts.com Calera Dental Center, P.C. (205) 620-3312 caleradentalcenter.com
Alabama Wildlife Center (205) 663-7930 awrc.org American Village (205) 665-3535 americanvillage.org
Grade Power Learning (205) 620-2373 gradepowerlearning.com
McWane Science Center (205) 714-8372 mcwane.org
iKidz (334) 462-5054 bricks4kidz/hoover.com Tutor Doctor of Birmingham (205) 789-7574 hometutoringbirmingham.com
CONSTRUCTION Adams Homes, LLC (205) 620-1173 adamshomes.com
Hall Cosmetic and Family Dentistry (205) 991-7840 birminghamdmd.com
Brown Mackie College (205) 909-1500 brownmackie.edu
Champion Technologies, LLC (205) 663-6116
Indian Springs Pediatric Dentistry (205) 739-7773 indianspringskidsdentistry.com
Calera High School (205) 682-6100
Dunn Construction Company, Inc. (205) 592-3866 dunnconstruction.com
Kari Bartlett DMD, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (205) 663-6545
Hoar Construction, LLC (205) 803-2121 hoarllc.com
Shelby Pediatric Dentistry (205) 419-7444 shelbypediatric.com
Covenant Classical Schools & Daycare (205) 620-2626 covenantclassical.com
Hoar Program Management (205) 423-3500 hoarpm.com
Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, PC (205) 663-6545 thomasdudney.com
Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 faulkner.edu
M.J. Harris Construction Services, LLC (205) 380-6800 mjharris.com
Toothbud Dentistry (205) 668-7766 toothbudcalera.com
Helena High School (205) 682-3650 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/hhs
Roy Martin Companies (205) 621-6333
DEVELOPERS Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809
Indian Springs School (205) 988-3350 indiansprings.org
Winston Contracting, LLC (205) 620-6110
Creed, Incorporated (205) 621-0809
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. (205) 620-4132 wiregrassconstruction.com
DIRECT MAIL MARKETING Mspark (205) 620-6200 mspark.com
ITT Technical Institute (205) 497-5700 itt-tech.edu
Southern Craft Consulting (205) 516-3122 southerncraftconsulting.com CONVENIENCE STORES Sunny Food Stores (205) 403-0456 COSMETOLOGY Salon Legacy (205) 746-4211 wannabiz.biz/salonlegacy COUNTRY CLUBS & SPECIALTY STORES Greystone Golf & Country Club (205) 986-5147 greystonecc.com CREDIT CARD & ELECTRONIC FUND SERVICES Clearent, LLC (205) 470-9710
ELECTRICAL SERVICES Alabaster Electric Supply (205) 663-1143 alabasterelectric.com Inline Electric & Lighting Showroom (205) 982-7511 inlinelighting.com
Cornerstone Christian School (205) 669-7777 www.cornerstonechargers.com
Marcum Electric, Inc. (205) 664-1415 EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES & SERVICES Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542 joblink.alabama.gov
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DISTRIBUTORS American Wholesale Distributors (205) 620-3971 americanwholesaledistributors. com Avanti Polar Lipids (205) 663-2494 avantilipids.com Bama Budweiser (256) 249-8578 bamabud.com Brownlee-Morrow Company, Inc. (205) 991-7222 bmeco.com/ Home Depot Supply Chain (205) 230-4030 DRY CLEANING SERVICES Champion Cleaners of Calera (205) 668-4727 championcleaners.com Champion Cleaners of Hoover (205) 408-2797 championcleaners.com EAR NOSE & THROAT ENT for KIDS Alabama (205) 874-9436 entforkidsalabama.com ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Economic Development Partnership
Kingwood Christian School (205) 663-3973 kingwoodchristianschool.com
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Montevallo High School (205) 682-6400 Oak Mountain Elementary School (205) 682-5230 Oak Mountain High School (205) 682-5200 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/omhs Pelham City Schools (205) 624-3700 pelhamcityschools.org Shelby County Board of Education (205) 682-7000 shelbyed.k12.al.us Shelby County College & Career Center (205) 682-6650 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/sccc Shelby County High School (205) 682-6600 Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910 Shelby County Schools Education Foundation (205) 682-5255
EQUIPMENT RENTAL Trigreen Equipment (205) 605-0412 trigreenequipment.com EVENT ESPN/BBVA Compass Bowl (205) 733-3776 bbvacompassbowl.com EVENT & MEETING SPACE Cahaba Grand Conference Center (205) 443-6767 cahabagrand.com Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena (205) 620-6448 pelhamciviccomplex.com EVENT PLANNING Apex Valet & Rare Transportation (205) 991-0532 apexvalet.com EVENT STAGING On-Site Productions (205) 434-4040 onsitereceptions.com EXTENDED STAY AHI Corporate Housing (205) 987-7797 theahigroup.com Homewood Suites Birmingham Riverchase (205) 637-2900 homewoodsuites3.hilton.com Homewood Suites Inverness (205) 995-9823 birmingham.homewoodsuites.com
Express Employment Professionals (205) 981-1141 SBirminghamAL.ExpressPros.com
EYE CARE Alabaster Eye Care (205) 624-3088 www.alabastereyecare.com
Manpower (205) 823-2765 manpower.com
Jill K. Meyer, MD (205) 663-3937 drsmeyerandmercer.net
Swift Staffing (205) 329-1650 swiftstaffing.net
Pelham Eye Care (205) 664-1575 pelhameyecare.com
ENGINEERS AECOM Transportation (205) 970-0744 aecom.com
Jefferson State Community College (205) 520-5900 jeffstateonline.com
EQUIPMENT LEASING & FINANCING SERVICES Southlake Capital (205) 682-2815 southlakecapital.biz
Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. (205) 298-6074 bargewaggoner.com Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. (205) 664-8498 carrengineers.com Neel-Schaffer, Inc. (205) 397-3800 neel-schaffer.com Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 940-6420 sain.com ENTERTAINMENT Comedienne JOY ~ The Queen of Clean (205) 482-6999 joythequeenofclean.com Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (205) 985-4900 theoakmountainamphitheater.com ENVIRONMENTAL - WASTE MANAGEMENT Amwaste LLC (205) 313-0423 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Corblu Ecology Group, LLC (205) 677-0322 corblu.com
Schaeffer Eye Center of Inverness (205) 995-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Mountain Brook (205) 802-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Pelham (205) 987-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of the Colonnade (205) 967-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Vestavia Hills (205) 979-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Tracey L. Mercer OD, PC (205) 968-1160 Vision Source - Dr. Michael Blackburn, Optometrist (205) 980-5152 VisionSource-Blackburn.com FILTRATION SALES & SERVICE Aqua Clear of Alabama (205) 664-2637 aqua-clear.us.com FINANCIAL COACHING & CONSULTING Trustway (205) 451-1945 adefiniteplan.com
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Canales Orthodontics (205) 621-1111 canalesortho.com
CONSULTING Jennifer Campbell Consulting (917) 674-8332 jennifercampbellconsulting.com
Vincent Middle/High School (205) 682-7300 EDUCATION-TRAINING AND TUTORING d!scover ITT (205) 989-4944 discoveritt.com
CONSIGNMENT Favorite Laundry (205) 533-7861
Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (205) 664-4833 thompsontractor.com
University of Montevallo (205) 665-6230 montevallo.edu
EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT Alabama 4H Center (205) 669-4241 alabama4hcenter.org
EDUCATION - SCHOOLS Alabaster City Board of Education (205) 663-8400 alabasterschools.org
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE DeShazo Crane Company (205) 664-2006 deshazo.com
Thompson High School (205) 685-6700 ths.alabasterschools.org
Shelby County Economic Development Authority (205) 620-6640 sceida.org
541-3322 n (205) buckcreekglass.com
Lewis Computer Consulting Group, Inc. (205) 533-6114
shelbyedfoundation.org
Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS America’s First Federal Credit Union (800) 633-8431 amfirst.org America’s First Federal Credit Union of Inverness (205) 995-0001 amfirst.org
Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses
America’s First Federal Credit Union of Pelham (205) 663-1945 amfirst.org
Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 legacycreditunion.com Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Corporate (205) 933-9933 legacycreditunion.com
APCO Employees Credit Union (205) 226-6896 apcocu.org
Mutual Savings Credit Union of Pelham (205) 682-6345 mutualsavings.org
APCO Employees Credit Union of Pelham (205) 664-7421 apcocu.org
Mutual Savings Credit Union of Riverchase (205) 682-1167 mutualsavings.org
APCO Employees Creit Union at Hoover (205) 823-7403 apcocu.org
National Bank of Commerce (205) 313-2100 nationalbankofcommerce.com
APCO Employees Creit Union at Inverness Center (205) 992-5030 apcocu.org APCO Employees Creit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-8406 apcocu.org Avadian Credit Union Corporate (205) 985-2864 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 www.avadiancu.com BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 bancorpsouth.com BB&T Bank of Pelham (205) 445-2345 bbt.com BBVA Compass (205) 297-1986 bbvacompass.com Bryant Bank (205) 408-6401 bryantbank.com Central State Bank (205) 605-0350 centralstatebank.com First Commercial Bank Commercial Lending (205) 868-4896 firstcommercialbank.synovus.com First Commercial Bank - Pelham (205) 803-4593 firstcommercialbank.com First US Bank of Calera (205) 668-0425 firstusbank.com First US Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3550 firstusbank.com First US of Harpersville (205) 672-8752 firstusbank.com
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Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 legacycreditunion.com
iBERIABANK (205) 414-3660 iberiabank.com
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NobleBank & Trust (205) 588-7051 noblebank.com Regions Financial (205) 264-4993 regions.com Regions Financial of Greystone (205) 980-4400 regions.com Regions Financial of Helena (205) 685-1680 regions.com Regions Financial of Pelham (205) 663-0723 regions.com Renasant Bank at Park Place (205) 716-3475 www.renasantbank.com Renasant Bank of Chelsea (205) 678-2265 renasant.com Renasant Bank of Pelham (205) 663-3834 renasantbank.com Trustmark Bank (205) 665-2591 trustmark.com USAmeriBank of Inverness (205) 408-2000 usameribank.com Wells Fargo at Brook Highland (205) 948-1400 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo at North Shelby (205) 620-3130 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo at Oak Mountain (205) 403-4115 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo at The Summit (205) 948-1000 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (205) 254-5931 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Alabaster (205) 620-1009 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Hoover (205) 354-1020 www.wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Inverness (205) 980-2460 www.wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Riverchase (205) 403-4100 wellsfargo.com
FREIGHT BROKERAGE RangeWay Carriers (205) 623-5722 rangewaycarriers.com
Woodforest National Bank (205) 664-3550 www.woodforest.com
FROZEN DESSERTS Bahama Buck’s Original Shaved Ice Company (205) 310-4677 Bahamabucks.com
Horizons Financial Group, Inc. (205) 871-7743 horizonsfinancial.com MassMutual - Alabama Agency (205) 244-1141 massmutual.com MetLife Premier Client Group of the South (205) 440-4624 metlife.com Wealth Investment Solutions LLC (205) 795-2013 wealthplanningservices.com
ServPro of Birmingham (205) 664-6770 servpro.com FIRE PROTECTION North Shelby Fire and EMS District (205) 991-6439 northshelbyfire.com
Fundraising First Community Development (770) 448-7171 fcdusa.com
Town of Wilsonville (205) 669-6180 wilsonvilleal.com
Bent Brook Golf Club (205) 428-9600 BentBrook.com
FIRE & WATER RESTORATION K&S Done Right, LLC (205) 834-9904 knsdoneright.com
Eagle Point Golf Club (205) 991-9070 eaglepointgolfclub.com Inverness Country Club
991-8608 n (205) iccalabama.com
Timberline Golf Club (205) 668-7888 timberlinegc.com
Walker Backflow and Fire Protection Services, LLC (205) 989-3300 walkerbfps.com
GOVERNMENT - CITY Alabaster Water Board (205) 663-6155 alabasterwater.com
Firearms Products & Services HDC, LLC (205) 690-8470 HuDisCo.com
City of Alabaster (205) 664-6800 cityofalabaster.com
FLOORING, CARPET, HARDWOOD Floor Coverings International (205) 370-9118 birmingham. floorcoveringsinternational.com Hill’s Carpet (205) 358-7879 hillscarpetstore.com Issis & Sons Carpet (205) 663-2310 issisandsons.com FLORISTS Flowerz N’ More (205) 620-0000 Pelham Flowers by Desiree (205) 663-9028 pelhamflowersbydesiree.com The Petal Cart (205) 624-4333 FOOD Southeastern Food Merchandisers (205) 664-3322 southeasternfood.com FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES 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 Bud’s Best Cookies (205) 987-4840 budsbestcookies.com
Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 mtlaurel.com Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 westoveralabama.org
GOLF Ballantrae Golf Club (205) 620-GOLF (4653) ballantraegolf.com
Principal Financial Group - Mark Rogers (205) 578-5947 principal.com
Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 townofharpersville.com
Frios Gourmet Pops (205) 913-3808 friospops.com
FUNERAL HOMES Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Cemetery (205) 988-3541 dignitymemorial.com/southernheritage-cemetery
FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES H&R Block - Richard Gibson (205) 621-1082 hrblock.com
Pelham Council Karyl Rice (205) 663-6190
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 pelhamonline.com City of Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0100 vestaviahills.net City of Vincent (205) 672-2261 townofvincent.com Indian Springs Village (205) 987-2581 indianspringsvillage.org
Town of Wilton (205) 665-2021 wiltonalabama.com GOVERNMENT - COUNTY Circuit and District Court (205) 669-8588 Shelby County (205) 670-6550 shelbyal.com Shelby County Attorney (205) 669-6783 Shelby County Circuit Clerk (205) 669-3760 18jc.alacourt.gov Shelby County Commission, District 1 (205) 670-9424 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 shelbycountyalabama.com/ema.shtm Shelby County Engineer (205) 669-3880 Shelby County Facilities & General Services Department (205) 670-6461 shelbyal.com Shelby County Finance Manager (205) 669-3943
Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce HEALTH & FITNESS Gym Time (205) 624-4040 gymtime.fitness
Standard Furniture Company, Inc. (205) 664-4720 standardfurniture.net
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS SALES White Rock Quarries-Vincent Hills (205) 505-9225
State Farm, Rogers Agency (205) 663-4466 kristarogers.com
Iron Tribe Fitness 280 (205) 873-2135 IronTribeFitness.com
Summer Classics (205) 358-9200 summerclassics.com Urban Home Market (205) 980-4663
The McBrayer Agency (205) 304-0414 agents.allstate.com/david-mcbrayeralabaster-al.html
Shelby County Probate Judge (205) 669-3713
Snap Fitness - Columbiana (205) 601-9291 snapfitness.com
INDUSTRY EBSCO Industries, Inc. (205) 991-6600 ebscoind.com
The Watts Agency- Helena (205) 216-4960
Shelby County Property Tax Commission (205) 670-6900
St. Vincent’s One Nineteen (205) 408-6600 onenineteen.com
Lhoist North America (205) 621-3331 lhoist.us
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (205) 669-4181 shelbyso.com
YMCA - Alabaster Branch (205) 663-6504 ymcabham.org/alabaster
GOVERNMENT - STATE Alabama Senate (205) 620-0116
YMCA - Pelham Family Branch (205) 664-9622 ymcabham.org/pelham
Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (205) 670-5770 m4a-alabama.org
YMCA Hargis Retreat (205) 678-6512 ymcabham.org
Shelby County Health Department (205) 620-1650 Shelby County Juvenile Services (205) 669-3831 Shelby County Planning Commission (205) 960-7220 shelbyal.com
Representative Mike Hill (205) 685-5504 Senator J.T. Waggoner (205) 978-7405 Senator Jeff Sessions Office (205) 731-1500 sessions.senate.gov Shelby County Legislative Office (205) 620-6610 shelbylegislators.com State Representative Allen Farley (334) 242-7767 State Representative Dickie Drake (205) 699-7392 State Representative Jack Williams (205) 862-5041 State Representative Jim Carns (334) 242-7600 legislature.state.al.us State Representative Matt Fridy (205) 280-0260 State Senator Cam Ward (205) 566-6746 camward.com State Senator Jim McClendon (205) 467-2656 jimmcclendon.org State Senator Slade Blackwell (205) 324-7676 U. S. Representative Gary Palmer 6th Congressional District (205) 968-1290 palmer.house.gov U. S. Senator Richard Shelby’s Office (205) 731-1384 shelby.senate.gov GRAPHIC DESIGN Kopri Signs & Graphics, LLC (205) 903-1642 kopripromotions.com GROCERS Sav Mor Food Outlet (205) 668-2315 savmorcalera.com HEALTH & BEAUTY Aloette Cosmetics (205) 777-2340 aloette.com/amywilson Shelby Dermatology (205) 621-9500 shelbydermatology.com
New Beacon Hospice of Alabaster (205) 620-3508 newbeacon.org Vitas Healthcare (205) 624-6310 vitas.com/al/birmingham-hospice HOME HEALTH CARE NON-MEDICAL Home Instead Senior Care (205) 822-1915 homeinstead.com/bham
HEALTH & WELLNESS Advanced Weight Loss Clinic @ Calera (205) 690-4535 letslose.com Advanced Weight Loss Clinic @ Pelham (205) 304-0344 letslose.com Advocare - Jones (205) 821-6711 championswebinar. com/?id=120430804 ARCpoint Labs of Birmingham (205) 582-4055 birmingham-al-greystone. arcpointlabs.com/ Elise Hearn, Shaklee Independent Distributor (205) 821-2270 elise.myshaklee.com It’s About Time Urgent Care (205) 657-1719 itsabouttimeuc.com
Skin Wellness Center of Alabama (205) 871-7332 skinwellnessal.com Snap Fitness - Calera (205) 620-2406 snapfitness.com/calera HEALTH INSURANCE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 bcbsal.org/web/index.html Health Insurance Advisors of Alabama (205) 392-3332 HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTION Amedisys, Inc. (256) 347-4232 www.amedisys.com HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES Aaron’s Sales and Lease (205) 620-2513 aarons.com Encore Resales Inc. (205) 358-7690 encoreresales.com
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Sawyer Solutions, LLC (844) 448-7767 sawyersolutionsllc.com
Bobby Molan Insurance, Inc. (205) 621-9000 farmersagent.com/rmolan
Coleman Construction, Inc. (205) 383-5472 colemanconstruction.net
Brent Flavin State Farm (205) 408-0448 brentflavin.com
TNT Seamless Gutters, LLC (205) 475-5311 tntgutterdun.com
Farmers Insurance - Don Leipert Agency Inc. (205) 981-1010
Vinyl Designs, LLC (205) 222-2230
Farmers Insurance, Summerlin Agency (205) 358-8035 farmersagent.com/ksummerlin
HOME SERVICES US Department of HUD (205) 731-2630
The Watts Agency- Pelham (205) 216-4960 Tyler Watts & Associates, LLC (205) 822-5477 JEWELRY & GIFTS M&M Jewelers, Inc. (205) 991-0593 mmjewelersbirmingham.com JUNK REMOVAL Junk King of Birmingham (205) 753-9313 junk-king.com/birmingham
Brown Lumber & Building Supply (205) 669-6715 brownlumberco.net
Grandview Medical Center (205) 971-1000 grandviewhealth.com
Plexus Worldwide Independent Ambassador #358568 (205) 876-5553 twilaray.myplexusproducts.com
Vulcan Information Packaging (205) 672-2271 vulcan-online.com
INSURANCE Allstate Insurance - Erdman Agency (205) 981-3000 agents.allstate.com/marnie-erdmanbirmingham-al.html
Children’s Health System (205) 939-6250 childrensal.org
Living Nurtured (205) 610-9730 livingnurtured.com
SEPCO, Sealing Equipment Products Company (205) 403-7500 sepcousa.com
HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING Bath Fitter (205) 876-1760 bathfitter.com
HOSPITAL Brookwood Medical Center (205) 877-1000 bwmc.com
Juice Plus + (205) 332-5255 vickieverett.juiceplus.com
Plant Power & Control Systems, LLC (205) 663-4433 plantpower.com
KITCHEN TOOLS Pampered Chef (205) 403-2801 www.pamperedchef.biz/cookingmary LAWN CARE SERVICES Dirtworks and Bobcat Service, Inc. (205) 620-1818 dirtworksandbobcatservice.com LIBRARIES Albert L. Scott Public Library (205) 664-6822 shelbycounty-al.org North Shelby Library (205) 439-5500 northshelbylibrary.org LIGHTING Indoff, Inc. (205) 641-5673 indoff.com/i/Energy-Solutions OHSEE, Inc (205) 212-0833
Greenhalgh Insurance Agency (205) 967-8800 greenhalghinsurance.com Karen Ross Miller Allstate Agency (205) 620-1120 agents.allstate.com/karen-ross-millerhelena-al2.html MetLife Auto & Home - Mary Baldwin (205) 903-0095 marybaldwin.metlife.com
LOANS All American Check Cashing, Inc. (205) 620-4040 allamericancheckcashing.com Easy Money - Pelham (205) 564-7000 goeasymoney.com Tower Loan of Alabaster (205) 605-7741 towerloan.com LODGING Best Western/Oak Mountain Inn (205) 982-1113 book.bestwestern.com
Healthsouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital (800) 945-3333 healthsouthlakeshorerehab.com
Mittie Brown Farmers Insurance Agency (205) 664-1944 farmersagent.com/mbrown5
Noland Hospital Shelby (205) 620-8641 nolandhealth.com
Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517
Birmingham Marriott Hotel (205) 968-3775 marriott.com/bhmmc
Rux Carter Insurance (205) 669-3158 ruxcarterinsurance.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Pelham (205) 987-9879 marriott.com
Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 baptisthealthalabama.org St. Vincent’s Health System (205) 930-2134 stvhs.com HUMAN RESOURCE OUTSOURCING Advantage Staffing (205) 444-8733 advantageresourcing.com HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING Snelling Staffing Services (205) 879-9950 snelling.com/birmingham INDIVIDUAL LegalShield (205) 999-0963 brendajcole.legalshieldassociate. com The Honorable Chris Curry (205) 908-7222
Standifer Insurance Group (205) 664-3200 standiferinsurancegroup.com
Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point
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State Farm Insurance, Berryman Agency (205) 663-6310 anthonyberryman.com/
hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn & Suites of Pelham (205) 313-9500 hamptoninn.com
State Farm Insurance, Chad Hartsfield Agency (205) 783-5692 chadhartsfield.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham-Inverness (205) 776-6370 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
State Farm Insurance, Logan Deen Agency (205) 582-2030 logandeen.com
Holiday Inn Express Pelham (205) 987-8888 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
State Farm Insurance, Tyler Rutledge Agency (205) 678-3334 savingwithtyler.com
Hyatt Place Birmingham/ Hoover (205) 988-8444 hyattplace.com
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Representative April Weaver (205) 541-6424 aprilweaver.com
HOME HEALTH CARE Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice (205) 685-0421 comfortcarehomehealth.com
Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Hyatt Place of Inverness (205) 995-9242 hyattplace.com
Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. (205) 669-3131 shelbycountyreporter.com
Narrows Family Eye Care (205) 980-4530 narrowsfec.com
Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel (205) 705-1234 wynfrey.regency.hyatt.com
Summit Media, Inc. (205) 326-2537 summitmediacorp.com
Psychiatry South, Inc. (205) 987-0724 psychiatrysouth.com
WBHM (205) 934-2606 wbhm.org
Shelby Podiatry, P.C. (205) 663-3224 shelbypodiatry.com
MEDICAL - GENERAL American Family Care of Alabaster (205) 605-0495 americanfamilycare.com
Village Dermatology (205) 877-9773 villagedermatology.net
Oak Mountain Lodge of Riverchase/ Pelham (205) 985-9117 oakmountainlodge.com Quality Inn of Pelham (205) 444-9200 choicehotels.com Sleep Inn (205) 982-9800 choicehotels.com
Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses
MAIL SERVICE Pitney Bowes (205) 822-9098 pitneybowes.com MANUFACTURER Cheney Lime & Cement Company (205) 625-3031 cheneylime.com Saginaw Pipe Company, Incorporated (205) 664-3670 saginawpipe.com Surface One Inc (205) 621-1125 surface1.com MANUFACTURER FOUNDRY Grede II, LLC (205) 669-5700 grede.com
American Family Care of Greystone (205) 201-7290 americanfamilycare.com American Family Care of Pelham (205) 403-8902 americanfamilycare.com
PAYROLL SERVICES AdvaPay Systems, LLC (205) 588-2618 advapaysystems.com Paychex Incorporated (205) 991-3990 paychex.com Webb Payroll Service Inc. (205) 631-3614 webbpayroll.com
MILITARY SERVICE Birmingham Air National Guard (205) 714-2287
PEST CONTROL & SERVICES Cook’s Pest Control - South District Office (205) 980-0920 cookspest.com
MOBILE DEVICE REPAIR iFix and Repair (205) 988-9555 ifixandrepair.com MORTGAGE Faith Mortgage LLC (205) 655-7250 faith-mortgage.com
Baptist Health Center - Calera (205) 668-0626 Baptist Health Center - Helena (205) 664-9430
Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. (205) 663-1919 mrbuggs.com United Works Termite & Pest Control (205) 677-2055 united.works
InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC (205) 795-3833 interlincalabama.com/cgapen
Baptist Health System (877) 222-7847 baptisthealthalabama.org Baptist Heath Center - Pelham (205) 620-1085 bhsala.com
PARAMEDICS Regional Paramedical Services (205) 664-1036 rpsems.com
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Vulcan Termite & Pest Control, Inc. (205) 663-4200 vulcantermite.com
MOVING Armstrong Relocation & Companies (205) 942-1625 armstrongrelocation.com
Wayne’s Environmental Services, Inc. (205) 985-7009 callwaynes.com
Changing Spaces Moving, Inc. (205) 972-0744 changingspacesmoving.com
PET GROOMING SERVICES Lucky Dog Grooming and Boutique (205) 582-9142 luckydoggroomingandboutique.com
Motivated Movers (205) 995-7585 motivatedmovers.org
MARKETING Alabama Media Group (205) 732-5570 alabamamediagroup.com
MEDICAL - SPECIALIZED Alabama Allergy and Asthma Center (205) 871-9661 alabamaallergy.com
Brownstone Marketing Solutions (205) 789-3600 bmsllc.biz
Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, Incorporated (205) 985-7393 alabamaentassociates.com
Shelby County Historical Society, Incorporated (205) 669-3912 schsociety.org
Alabaster Optical & Hearing Aid Service (205) 663-2177 alabasteroptical.com
Shelby County Museum & Archives (205) 669-3912 rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alshelby/ schs.html
Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists, P.C. (205) 943-1197 birminghamallergy.com
Shelby Iron Works (205) 669-2465
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS Ovation Media, Inc. (205) 664-0038 ovationmediainc.com MASSAGE THERAPY Essential Life Massage, LLC (205) 410-1879 essentiallifemassage.com Massage Envy Spa @ Greystone (205) 408-1882 massageenvy.com MATTRESS RETAILER Mattress King of Greystone (205) 995-3144 mattressking.net MEDIA ABC 33/40 (205) 982-3942 abc3340.com Birmingham Business Journal (205) 322-0000 bizjournals.com/birmingham/ CBS WIAT 42 (205) 322-4200 wiat.com Crosscreek Television Productions, Inc. (205) 663-4411 crosscreektv.com FOX6 WBRC-TV (205) 322-6666 myfoxal.com Joe Lockett Show (205) 821-2222 jlockettshow.com NBC 13 (205) 933-1313 alabamas13.com/
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CardioVascular Associates (205) 510-5000 cvapc.com Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center (205) 668-4308 chiltonshelby.org Fourroux Prosthetics (888) 810-6220 fourrouxprosthetics.com Gastroenterology Associates NorthCentral Alabama, P.C. (205) 663-1023 gastrodocs.info Heart South Cardiovascular Group, PC (205) 663-5775 heartsouthpc.com Inverness Dermatology (205) 995-5575 invernessderm.com Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics - Shelby (205) 358-9120 lemaksports.com Lemak Sports Medicine, LLC (205) 329-7500 Magnolia Creek Treatment Center (205) 678-4373 magnolia-creek.com
MUSEUM & ARCHIVES KCH Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767
Davis Drug (205) 669-6713
The National Center for Fire and Life Safety (205) 983-4376 alabamafirefightersmuseum.org
TherapySouth-Pelham/Alabaster (205) 664-8404 therapysouth.com PLUMBING SERVICES Roto-Rooter Services Co. (205) 518-7072 rotorooter.com
OFFICE EQUIPMENT - SALES & LEASING Greene’s Business Machines, Inc. (205) 979-8201
PRINTING SERVICES EBSCO Media (205) 226-8516 ebscomedia.com
Stewart of Alabama (205) 969-3000 stewartal.com
Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (205) 939-3699 andrewssportsmedicine.com
Perlis Photography (205) 283-0807 perlisphotography.com
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute (205) 668-6900 drayerpt.com
Neighborhood Association Management Community Association Institute Alabama Chapter (205) 965-7692 cai-al.com
ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic (205) 621-3778 alabamaboneandjoint.com
PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES 2b Photography (205) 737-4624 2bphotographyllc.com
PHYSICAL THERAPY AccelAbility Physical Therapy (205) 685-1822 accelability.com/
Southern Museum of Flight (205) 833-8226 southernmuseumofflight.org
OFFICE SPACE - LEASING Regus (205) 314-4702 regus.com
PHARMACIES Brooklere Pharmacy (205) 664-1200 brooklererx.com
Minuteman Press (205) 621-2722 alabaster.minutemanpress.com
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Sealy Management Co. Inc (205) 391-6000 sealyrealty.com PROSTHETIC LIMBS Hanger Clinic (205) 703-3301 HangerClinic.com PUBLICATIONS 280 Living/Hoover Sun (205) 313-1780 280living.com Birmingham Fun and Family Magazine (205) 378-7554 bhamfunandfamily.com Greystone Living (205) 902-7177 Women’s Exchange (205) 967-0085 womens-exchange.com Radio Station APH Radio 99.9 FM (205) 317-5228 aphradio.org Crawford Broadcasting (303) 481-1800 crawfordbroadcasting.com REAL ESTATE AHI Properties (205) 682-9106 theahigroup.com Alabama Real Estate, Incorporated (205) 620-1048 alabamarealestateinc.net ARC Realty (205) 969-8910 arcrealtyco.com Farris Management Company, Inc. (205) 663-0572 Lannette Thomas - Realty South (205) 978-9000 lannettethomas.realtysouth.com Peter Northcott, Realtor / LAH Hoover (205) 440-3093 lahrealestate.com/agents/peter_ northcott/ Pro Forma Title, Inc. (205) 982-2486 proformatitle.com Signature Homes (205) 989-5588 e-signaturehomes.com REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL Daniel Corporation (205) 443-4500 danielcorp.com/ EGS Commercial Real Estate, Inc. (205) 939-4440 egsinc.com Kee Properties, LLC (205) 915-0687 REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL Brik Realty (205) 206-4321 brikrealty.com Down South Realty / Mary Dunnaway (205) 966-8684 Keller Williams Realty - Lehman & Cole (205) 542-4011 susanlehmansellshomes.com Lowe & Associates Realty, Inc. (205) 669-6317 lowerealty.com RE/MAX First Choice (205) 663-4402 realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com RealtySouth - Inverness (205) 991-6565 realtysouth.com
Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce RealtySouth - Pelham (205) 663-3895 realtysouth.com
Golden Corral Corporation (205) 682-0150 goldencorral.net
Rudulph Real Estate (205) 879-4691 rudulphrents.com
Jake’s Southern & Caribbean Cafe (205) 624-3315 facebook.com/jakescafe.pelham
Sweet HOMElife Real Estate (205) 285-8788 myagentrachel.com
Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Alabaster (205) 605-0170 JimnNicks.com
RECREATION Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 cityofalabaster.com Birmingham Barons Baseball (205) 988-3200 barons.com Oak Mountain State Park (205) 620-2520 alapark.com/OakMountain Pelham Racquet Club (205) 621-3380
Selwood Farm (256) 362-3961 selwoodfarm.com Shelby County Park and Recreation Authority (205) 991-2015 REFRIGERANT SOLUTIONS Refrigerant Solutions, Inc (205) 987-4745 rsichoice.com
Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Greystone (205) 991-1306 JimnNicks.com Joe’s Italian Pizza Pasta & Cafe (205) 663-4111 joesitalianonline.com
McAlister’s Deli of Pelham (205) 985-9797 mcalistersdeli.com
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Renovation/Restoration Servicemaster by Don Beck (205) 424-4211
Steak N’ Shake of Inverness (205) 980-4766 steaknshake.com
RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES The Maids (205) 871-9338 maids.com RESTAURANTS Bellinis Ristorante & Bar (205) 981-5380 ourbellinis.com Carrabba’s Italian Grill (205) 980-1016 carrabbas.com Champy’s (205) 621-3991 champyschicken.com Chick-Fil-A at Inverness (205) 995-9925 chick-fil-a.com/inverness Chubb’s Grub Station (205) 664-8696 chubbsgrub.com Coal Yard Bar & Grill (205) 624-3614 Dairy Queen @ Brook Highland (205) 981-1501 Dairy Queen @ Chelsea (205) 678-3110 Dairy Queen @ Oak Mountain (205) 733-8075 Delicio’s Pizza (205) 968-2323 deliciopizzaandpasta.com Eclipse Coffee and Books (205) 665-4234 eclipsecoffee.com Eli’s Jerusalem Grill (205) 637-3658 Full Moon BAR-B-QUE (205) 620-4442 fullmoonbbq.com
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Event Operations Group, Inc. (205) 685-4960 eventoperationsgroup.com SECURITY SYSTEMS ADT Security Services (205) 403-3164www.adt.com ProtectionOne (205) 985-1017 protectionone.com
TIRE WHOLESALER EBEN, Incorporated (205) 685-0935
TRADE EXCHANGE Trade Partner Exchange (205) 281-3353 tradepartnersexchange.com TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT & SOLUTIONS Enterprise Rent-A-Car at Inverness (205) 991-6222 enterprise.com Telecom Transport Services, Inc. (205) 369-7201 telecom-transport.com
The HoneyBaked Ham Company (205) 620-9899 myhoneybakedstore.com/ alabaster/808
SIGNS FASTSIGNS (205) 823-4045 fastsigns.com/198
TRAVEL AGENCY Expedia Cruise Ship Centers (205) 437-3354 cruiseshipcenter.com/greystoneal
Zaxby’s of Alabaster (205) 663-5966 zaxbys.com/al/zaxbysofalabaster.aspx
Reliable Sign Services, Inc. (205) 664-0955 reliablesigns.com
International Expeditions (205) 428-1700 ietravel.com
RETAIL Belk (205) 685-9034 belk.com
Signs & Graphics, Inc. (205) 981-1026 signsandgraphicsinc.com
Jennifer Hand Travel Pro (205) 620-4076 JenniferHandTravelPro.com
Costco Wholesale (205) 909-1039 costco.com
Skilled Nursing Facility Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge (205) 620-8500 shelbyridgehealthandrehab.com/
Traveltime Services, Inc. (205) 969-4900 traveltimeservices.com
Ensley-Fairfield Mattress Company (205) 663-9733 efmattress.com
SPORTS CLUB Alabama Soccer Association (205) 991-9779 www.alsoccer.org
UTILITY COMPANIES Alabama Gas Corporation (205) 716-2875 alagasco.com/
Marvin’s Building Materials of Calera (205) 668-2608
Bama Hockey Booster Club, Inc (256) 683-5560 bamahockey.net
Simply Infused (205) 408-4231 The Home Depot of Pelham (205) 685-1837 homedepot.com Vapes and More (205) 624-3452 vapesandmore.com Wal-Mart - Calera #3271 (205) 668-0831 walmart.com
Transportation South, Inc. (205) 663-2287 transportationsouth.com
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING Moore Coal Company, Inc. (205) 424-2705 moorecoal.com WASTE PRO (205) 425-4388 wasteprousa.com/index.shtml WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Trash Taxi of Alabama LLC
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Tire Engineers @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-2720 tireengineers.com/
Texas Roadhouse (205) 985-7427 texasroadhouse.com
SPORTS EQUIPMENT Tandems, Ltd. (205) 991-5519 tandemsltd.com
WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES Bin There Dump That (205) 406-5850 dumpsterrentalsbirmingham.com
Premier Answering Service of Alabama, Inc. (205) 380-7500 answeralabama.com
SHIPPING The UPS Store of Pelham (205) 664-2258 theupsstorelocal.com/1183
Sam’s Club (205) 982-0596 samsclub.com
Valleydale Animal Clinic (205) 991-5416 valleydaleanimalclinic.com
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AT&T - Alabama (205) 714-0523 att.com
IS Technologies, Inc. (205) 314-8800 istphones.com
Community Response Systems, LLC (800) 533-7201 communityresponsesystems.com
Newk’s Eatery - Inverness (205) 721-8923 newks.com
Southern Veterinary Partners (205) 725-5572 southernvetpartnersllc.com
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES Business Telephones Incorporated (205) 988-8297 bticonnect.com
SECURITY SERVICES Clear Solutions, Inc. (205) 618-8324 theclearsolutions.com
Newk’s Eatery - Hoover (205) 588-8624 newks.com
Steak ‘n Shake of Alabaster (205) 620-5233 steaknshake.com
RETAIL - ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Woody’s Unique Junque’ (205) 451-6559 facebook.com/woodysuniquejunque
RUBBER PRODUCTS Specification Rubber Products (205) 663-2521 specrubber.com/
Magic Wok (205) 668-1883
Oak View Animal Hospital (205) 988-3559 oakviewah.com
TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES Cornerstone Certified Public Accounting, LLC (205) 618-7991 cornerstonecpanow.com
Wal-Mart Supercenter #5262 (205) 987-0108 walmart.com
ROOFING Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc (256) 232-1933 yellowhammerroofing.com
Johnny Ray’s on 52 (205) 664-0501 johnnyraysbbq.com
Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic (205) 991-7986 cmacvet.com
SWIMMING POOLS Swimming Pool Services, LLC (205) 601-3385 swimmingpoolservices.net
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market #4756 (205) 663-8762 walmart.com
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Danberry At Inverness (205) 443-9500 danberryatinverness.com
Johnny Ray’s @ Chelsea (205) 678-8418 johnnyraysbbq.com/chelsea
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION Voice of Faith International Ministry (205) 621-7972
Rafiki Mini Storage (205) 620-6748
WEB DESIGN & SERVICES Great New Day Internet Solutions, LLC (205) 939-3565 greatnewday.com Spot On, LLC (205) 281-5014 thespotonagency.com Territory 3 (205) 358-8833 territory3.com WELLNESS CLINIC MD Wellness & Aesthetics (205) 582-9216 mdwellnessandaesthetics.com/ WINERY Vizzini Farms Winery, Inc. (205) 685-0655 vizzinifarmswinery.com
Alabama Power Company
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Birmingham Water Works Board (205) 244-4000 bwwsb.com
TS Arms (205) 587-1446
SouthWest Water Company (205) 987-8352 CleanerCahaba.info
STORAGE Attic Plus Storage (205) 969-1860 atticplus.com
VENDING EXPERT Vending Service, Inc. (205) 951-8141 expertvendingservice.net
Cool Box Private Storage (205) 685-0244 coolboxprivatestorage.com
VETERINARIAN Airport Veterinary Hospital, P.C. (205) 621-0500
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Class-A CDL Driver. $500 Sign-On Bonus. Must be 25+ years with clean MVR. 1 year with 6 months flatbed experience. $.34-$.40pm w/dh $.20 pay. Contact HR: (205) 706-4837 ACCEPTANCE LOAN COMPANY Personal Loans! Let us Pay Off Your Title Loans! Come by Acceptance Loan and apply for a loan today. 224 Cahaba Valley Rd Pelham, AL 35124 205-663-5821 NEED A JOB? NEED A BETTER JOB? AIDT recruits, screens and trains qualified applicants for outstanding jobs statewide. All at NO COST to you! Visit www.aidt.edu/jobs today to view your opportunities! GENERAL LAWNCARE Weekly or bi-weekly grass cutting, including large properties, acreage and lake properties. Great rates! Free Estimates! Satisfaction guaranteed! Discounts for mulitple properties. Serving Shelby and Chilton Counties. Call Alex: 205-955-3439
based per job. Media blasting available. Powder coating coming soon. Montevallo area. (205) 665-4687 (205) 296-9988 Backhoe Work and General Hauling Services. Gravel, red clay, sand, pea gravel. Can clean ditches out and recover road with new gravel. Contact Barry Cunningham (205) 217-5731 Bertolone Italian Café is NOW hiring Experienced Servers. Apply in person at 605 2nd Ave N, Clanton. Bibb Medical Center & Nursing Home Currently Hiring For: • Hospital DON • Billing/ Insurance Clerk • MLT/MT • LPN & RN’s • Labor & Delivery Nurses • CNA’s & PCT’s Apply at: Hospital Information Desk, 208 Pierson Ave., Centreville, AL Or email resume to: bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter. com. Apply Online: bibbmedicalcenter.com
American Ranch House opening in Helena is HIRING Front of House Staff. For more details, call Cornelius Frazier 205-920-3069.
Journeymen Electricians, $24 per hour plus insurance. Helpers $9.60 to $19.20 per hour depending on experience. Greater Birmingham area. Call 205-849-5522 for details.
B&J Metal Fabricators Professional sheet metal replacement and fabrication on classic cars/trucks. $65.00/hour for labor. Parts/ supplies additional. Quotes
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a desire to join a team where people are the most important asset, where growth is based on ability and where opportunity is abundant. Benefits: Competive Wages, Health & Life Insurance, Paid Vacations, 401(k). Apply online at: www.jointeamschuster.com. (EOE - DRUG FREE WORKPLACE). JOIN OUR TEAM! MAINTENANCE ENGINEER FOR A BURGER KING FRANCHISE Schuster Enterprises, Inc., a Franchisee of Burger King, is looking for a person with skills in HVAC and Refrigeration, Light Electrical and Plumbing. • Competitive Wage based on skills and experience, annual reviews. • Health and Life Insurance • 401 (k) Profit Sharing Plan • Paid Vacations • Maintenance Vehicle & Tools furnished FOR INTERVIEW CALL DAVID STEVENS (706) 563-3066 (EOE—DRUG FREE WORKPLACE) Seeking motivated individuals. Office sales, 40/hours weekly. Hourly+commission. Starting $10/hour. Potential earnings after 30 days up to $20+/hour. Friday/Saturday off. Call Brian between 1PM-5PM 205-624-4477
Seeking Experienced Delivery Drivers Requires 2-years experience/ clean driving record. Knowledge of Birmingham/ surrounding areas beneficial. Benefits included. Apply: 140 W.Oxmoor Rd., Birmingham Email resume: nrenta@centralpaper-al.com Log Home: 5BR/3BA on 12 beautiful acres in Calera, AL, overlooking a stock pond. Barn with workshop. Needs some updates and TLC. Call 205-862-6883. CHOICE HOME CARE • LPN: (trach/vent. experience) needed for home cases in Trussville & Pinson • LPN (or MA): needed for Admin. Assist. Duties • CNA’S/HHA’s: full-time. Some 12-hour shifts/Nights available. Cases available in other areas: Pinson,_Trussville,_ Birmingham. APPLY IN OFFICE: 3928 Montclair Rd Ste 202, Birmingham, AL 35213. BRING SS CARD/DL/ AUTOMOBILE/INSURANCE. MUST HAVE RELIABLE CAR! CLARK’S WELDING SERVICE Welding and Site Fabrication ABS Certified Welder 15 Years of Experience Call Steven Clark at: 850-207-5383 Alternate Phone Number: 850-501-1783
Class A CDL Drivers needed for Birmingham Coca-Cola and Tuscaloosa Coca-Cola Bottling Companies. Driving experience is required. Apply in person at: 4600 East Lake Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35217 COLUMBIANA HEALTH & REHAB LPN Charge Nurse PRN - 12 hour shifts Excellent Salary. Interested applicants should send resume to: shannon.bell@ northporthealth.com FIREWOOD-OAK or HICKORY Pick up - only 6 cents per pound. Commercial and Residential delivery also available. Columbiana Wood Products 21421 Hwy 25, Columbiana (205) 671-5202 Coosa Valley Medical Center Now Hiring! RN’S all shifts: Labor and Delivery, Med Surg, Post Acute. Also Hiring CNA’S Email resume to: Janean. Crawford@cvhealth.net or to apply, go to www.cvhealth.net D&J’s Cafe HIRING-ALL POSITIONS! Must Have Proper Transportation/Flexible Schedules! Looking for Happy, Energetic People with Great Attitudes! Apply in Person: 75 County Road 55, Clanton
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Our Present Truth Three Angels Message Free Book & Bible Study. In God We Trust Ministries, P.O. Box 171, Samantha, AL 35482. 205-339-4837 DCH Health System Caring. For Life. $5,000 sign-on Bonus. For More Information Contact: Annie. Miller@dchsystem.com. Apply online at: www.dchsystem.com TARGET AUCTION. Advanced Real Estate Marketing. 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com NOW HIRING FOR HOMECARE AIDES & LPN’s IN THE SHELBY COUNTY AREA. Apply Online: www. eldercareofnorthalabama. com under the ‘Cullman’ office or call 256-727-5312 (M-F 8am-5pm) RECEPTIONIST & HOME IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR for Community Action. Part-time/Min 30hrs. Required: dependable, HS Diploma/GED, good verbal communication, computer skills. Mail resume to: PO Drawer 559, Clanton, AL 35046 Welder Training Short Term Licensing Call for Details 866-432-0430 ESDschool.com $3000 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. 78 | ShelbyLiving.com
CREDIT MANAGER Farmers Furniture in Clanton Looking for dynamic people including bilingual. Position offers competitive pay/ benefits package. Required: HS Diploma/Equiv, valid DL, good communicator, enjoy working w/public. Apply at 302 Park Plaza, Clanton or online farmershomefurniture.com THE FISH MARKET RESTAURANT CASHIERS & SERVERS NEEDED. NOW HIRING HAPPY People with GREAT Attitudes! Must be Flexible/Hours Vary Apply in Person ONLY Hwy 280 & Hwy 31 Locations ONLINE AUCTIONS www.GTAOnlineAuctions. com 205-326-0833 Granger, Thagard & Assoc. Jack F. Granger #873 Hiring Stylists in Pell City Average Pay $12 & Up 205-966-7254 Entry Level Positions/ Several Openings with distribution center. Needing high energy/hardworking/ dependable people. No schooling/experience required. Those selected may be asked to start immediately. $600/wk per Co Agreement. Must be 18. Call Amber 205-624-3627 Monday-Wednesday 8am6pm Hardee’s Now Hiring •Crew Members/Hoover •Management/Calera Email resume to: hardees2007@bellsouth.net LPN’s, RN’s, CNA’s Full-time & part-time • 2nd & 3rd Shift Apply in person: Hatley Health Care 300 Medical Ctr Dr Clanton, AL 35045
EXPERIENCED DIESEL MECHANIC Please apply in person at J & M Tank - Calera Terminal, 2710 Hwy 87, Alabaster, AL 35007 Tree Climber / Bucket Operator Top pay guaranteed. 5 yrs exp. CDL required. Drug Test Required. 205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144 Joe’s Tree Service Free Estimates! Competitive Pricing! Hauling, tree trimming, complete removal, stump grinding, bobcat work. Licensed & insured. In business for 20 years. 205-836-2038 Klassy Klean hiring Cleaning Techs. Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30 Cleaning homes & businesses. Requirements: good background/drug-free/good work ethics/trustworthy, able to work w/team, project positive attitude, and learn professional cleaning techniques. Call 205-685-9883 for more information.
FT Drivers Needed. Must be willing to work days, nights or weekends. Wages begin at $10/hr. www.MacsDelivers.com 866-217-1928 or email amy@macsdelivers.com MACS Courier Service Christian Mission Agency in Wilsonville Seeking Administrative Assistant Excellent organizer, proficient in Excel, data entry and manual filing systems. $25-28k. Send resume: info@ makewaypartners.org 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 McDonald’s is Now Hiring in Chelsea, Pelham, Hwy 280 & Alabaster! Apply at www.mcalabama.com
Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com
McKinnon Toyota and Nissan Hiring for Sales Representatives. Apply online at mckinnontoyota. com or in store (see Receptionist).
SMALL BUSINESS FOR SALE CompuChild franchise in business for 15 years. Teach preschoolers to use computers. Perfect parttime business for mothers. Call Jean (205)995-1225
Shake up your career!!! Are you looking for something new and FUN? Milo’s is always looking for great managers to come join our growing and dynamic team. Apply online at miloshamburgers.com
LEVYS FINE JEWELRY Others buy Gold, We buy Jewelry! 205-251-3381 Downtown Birmingham www.levysfinejewelry.com
Montgomery Stockyard Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in Clanton. Call Lane at 205-389-4530. For other hauling arrangements, contact Wes in Harpersville 205-965-8657
DIESEL TRUCK MECHANIC At Least 5 Years’ Experience. Pay is Based on Experience. Benefits Include BCBS, Secondary. Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401K. 40+ Hours Per Week. Apply in Person Mon-Fri, 7am5pm. Morris-Shea Bridge Company 37408 Hwy 25 S, Harpersville, AL 35078 / 205-672-2403 Class-A CDL DriverDry Bulk/PneumaticBirmingham,AL Must be 25+, have clean driving record, two-years tractor/trailer experience. Will train drivers on tank. Good benefits-almost all drivers home everynight. Contact Keith 205-438-4959 Noland Health Services Now Hiring RN’s Day & Night Shift Available Noland Hospital Shelby Located in Shelby Baptist Medical Center Alabaster To Apply Visit: www.nolandhealth.com Production / Manufacturing Vance, Alabama Starting pay: $12.00 – $14.50 /hr. • Have 2 years+ Production/ Manufacturing experience. • Have Recently Lived in Alabama at least 2 years. • Have A High School Diploma or GED. • Are at least 18 years old. Complete your application on line at www.naonsite.com Odyssey Early Schools. Birmingham’s Best Daycare/ Preschool is Seeking Experienced Teachers. 4 Year Degree Preferred. Full-Time. BEST Pay. FULL Benefits (Insurance, Leave, Holidays). Call Annie Fine 991-0039.
OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS Commercial Furniture Dealership Currently Accepting Applications for Experienced Furniture Installer. We offer excellent pay and benefits. Qualified applicants should call (205)443-8344. E.O.E M/F/D/V/ADA Manufacturing/Assembly positions available in Calera & McCalla areas. Full time hours, all shifts available. Call today 205-267-3910 PawTree. Love Pets? Love People? How would you like to educate pet parents about customized pet nutrition and other fun pet products? We are looking for positive and motivated people who love pets to open up the Alabama area! No experience necessary. Full or Part-Time! Own your own business while making profit with a purpose. Minimal start up fee. For more information, email healthypetpro@gmail.com A Peace of Mind In Home Care has an Immediate Need for Care Givers. Must have 4 years verifiable experience in a residence or a facility. Flexible schedule. Companion care/personal care/total care patients. Light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation to dr and activities. Must pass background check/drug screen/clean driving record. Call (205)671-5102 Fax 205-671-5069 Or Email Resume annpauley68@gmail.com Burger King Hiring General, Assistant & Shift Managers Top Pay/Monthly Bonus/ Vacation/Medical Benefits. 3yrs fast food experience required. Fax resume: 334-649-1112 Or apply at: www.work4bk.com
AFFORDABLE HIGHSPEED INTERNET Available where you live! Call Today for this Limited Time Offer! www.pbsinternet.com, 800-266-4409. Quality Correctional Health Care has several nursing opportunities in Columbiana. For more information and to apply, please visit http://qchcweb. applicantpro.com. OTR Class-A Driver • Montgomery, AL 3yrs Experience • $.40-$.50 Per Mile Paid Weekly • BCBS Insurance Home Weekends • EZ Press & Prepass Safety & Fuel Bonus Call: (334)288-8106 S&G Poultry-Hiring Farm Staff Requirements: •Ability to lift/move 60+ lbs. •Valid DL Duties: •Feeding birds •Collecting/grading eggs •Moving birds/cleaning pens •Perform related work as required. Some weekends/holidays. Can not own/come into contact with other poultry. EEOC-Employer 205-7557082 NOW HIRING Cooks, Dishwashers, Servers Apply in person Mon-Fri between 1-3pm at 33985 Hwy 25, Harpersville 35078 (inside Dixieland Tradin’ Post) Pelham’s best kept secret! Apartments are leasing fast so visit us today: 205-663-1101 or meadowwoodapts.info Local Concrete Delivery CDL Drivers Experience preferred. CDL Required. Chilton/Shelby/ Jefferson County
Deliveries. Benefits include BCBS, vision, dental. Late model equipment. 205-755-3930 PT Vision Therapist to help with visual processing disorders. Education background preferred; passion for working with children required. Training provided. Send Resumes to Jason@snidertherapy.com Snider Therapy Centers Southern Haulers LLC looking for: • Local pneumatic tank drivers • Local flat-bed drivers • Regional tractor-trailer dump drivers Home on most weekends. Excellent wage and benefit package. 23 years of age. Good MVR and good CSA points. If interested, call 1-800-537-4621. Ask for Adam, James, or George. or www.southernhaulersllc. com. EOE Immediate Positions!!!! Positions needed: Warehouse • Sales Reps • Assistant Manager • Delivery Drivers • Customer Service. Laid back atmosphere, good pay, plenty of hours available! Company vehicles to qualified individuals! Call Andrew 9am-7pm • Monday-Saturday at (205) 490-1003 or (205) 243-6337 CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/ Pelham Call Stephen (205)663-2822 TARGET AUCTION Advanced Real Estate Marketing 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com
TaylorMade Transportation Hiring CDL Drivers for Flatbed Regional Division! BCBS Insurance After 30 Days. To apply call: (334) 366-2269 or email: s.smith@taylormadeinc.com CV Home Health currently recruiting for: LPNs/RNs •Great pay •Manage own schedule If you’d like to become part of our growing team, call: 866-273-3984 shendon@techota.com TEMP FORCE HIRING NOW: Assembly and Inspection! Childersburg & Vincent. Full Time. 1st and 2nd Shifts. Entry Level OK! Apply at TempForce: (256)245-8367 www.tempforcejobs.com Shoal Creek Barn Hand Flexible part or full time hours w/benefits Call Carrie: 991-4654 or 427-5591. Landscape Assisstant 6:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Full Time • Monday-Friday Paid health benefits. Looking for a quick learner, with great work ethic! Call Carrie 205-991-4564 or 205-427-5501 Now Hiring Experienced Class A Drivers. Thorsby/ Prattville Lane. $500 SignOn Bonus. 7 Paid Holidays and Vacation Pay. Call (334)687-6000 ext 18. Evergreen Forest Products. Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website www. capstonedentalassisting.com or call (205) 561-8118 and get your career started!
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS CDL-A Driver 2-years T/T experience, safe driving record and good employment history required. •Paid Uniforms •Paid Boot Allowance •Paid Safety Bonus •Paid Vacation •Matching 401K •BC/ BS, Life, Dental, S/T &L/T Disability Insurance •Direct Deposit Call Valerie: 800-749-5552 or apply online at www. walpoleinc.com EOE/DFWP NOW HIRING CDL-A DRIVERS w/Haz. $5000 Sign-On Bonus. Apply online: www.westernintl. com or Corporate Office: 979-413-2140 $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS! HIRING CDL TEAM A DRIVER Apply online: www. westernintl.com Or Contact Corporate: Western International Gas & Cylinders 979-413-2140 or 979-4132192 (EOE) NOW HIRING: •ASPHALT OPERATOR •ASPHALT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR •ASPHALT CREW LABOR. JOB CONDITIONS: •Candidate will be required to work outside, sometimes in inclement weather conditions •Day, some night and weekends shifts •EOE. PAY RANGE & BENEFITS: •Pay Based on Experience •BCBS +dental/vision/ disability •401K plus match. Submit Application/Resume: Wiregrass Construction, 951 Dow Street, Pelham, Alabama 35124, 205.620.4132
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OUT & ABOUT Spring Soccer at Asbury UMC
April 1
Spring Soccer at Asbury UMC: Spring soccer at Asbury United Methodist Church will be offered for boys and girls 4-7 years old on April 1. Practices begin the week of March 14 and are once a week for one hour (usually 5:30 or 6 p.m.). The first four games are on Sunday afternoons (April 10, 17, 24 and May 1). The last two games are on Saturday mornings (May 7 and 14). Beginning Feb. 25, the fee is $88. The cost includes a T-shirt, playing socks and end-of-the-year award. To register, visit Asburyonline. org/SOCCER. For more information, call 271-9919 or email edean@asburyonline. org. ‘Unconventional Wisdom’ exhibition: The Shelby County Arts Council presents “Unconventional Wisdom,” a group exhibition curated by Nathan Harper featuring the work of University of Montevallo students and graduates Joseph Whitt, Andrea Dillingham and Nathan Harper, through April 1 at the Shelby County Arts Council gallery. All work was selected for displaying both a mastery of medium and a spirit of unconventional exploration. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 80 | ShelbyLiving.com
‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
Walk for ZERO in 2020
p.m. The exhibit is sponsored 4542 ext. 105 for availability. County until there is zero. The in part by the Alabama State Appointments are usually 30- event will include food, music, local vendors and community 45 minutes. Council on the Arts. participation. To learn more, visit Savalifeshelby.org, or call Mt Laurel Spring Break April 7 Shelby Chamber 664-1667. Craft: Stop by the North South luncheon: Shelby Library through April 1 membership to make a craft. All ages with The South Shelby Chamber Mt Laurel Friends of the parent help. Registration is of Commerce will hold a Library Book Sale: Stop by the luncheon at Friends of Mt Laurel Library not required, but supplies are membership Columbiana First Baptist book sale April 9 from 10 a.m. limited. Church on April 7 from 11:30 to 3 p.m. during the Mt Laurel April 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. The speaker Fall Festival for bargains on Kindergarten pre- is Elizabeth Huntley, author books for all ages. All proceeds enrollment: The Shelby of “More Than a Bird.” The benefit the library and assist in County School District will spotlight will be on non- programming and purchasing hold kindergarten pre- profits. No RSVP is required. materials. enrollment on April 6 and The cost is $12 per person. The April 11 April 7 at all elementary sponsor is Bryant Bank. Scale Back Alabama: The schools. Pre-enrollment will be weigh-out for Scale Back held April 6 from 7-11 a.m. and April 8 April 7 from noon to 6 p.m. For ‘Arsenic and Old Lace:’ Alabama, a free statewide more details about enrolling South City Theatre will hold weight loss contest, will be students in the Shelby County performances for “Arsenic held April 11-17 at St. Vincent’s School District, visit Shelbyed. and Old Lace,” directed by JJ One Nineteen. k12.al.us/student_serv/enroll. Marrs, on April 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and April 10 at 2 April 14 htm. Coffee with the Mayor of p.m. at SCT. April 5 Wilsonville: The South Shelby Greater Shelby Chamber April 9 Chamber of Commerce will Small Business Mentorship Walk for ZERO in 2020: The hold Coffee with the Mayor of Program: The Greater Shelby first Walk for ZERO in 2020 Wilsonville on April 14 from County Chamber of Commerce event benefiting the Pregnancy 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Wilsonville will hold a Small Business Resource Center in Pelham Town Hall. The event is free. Mentorship Program 8-11 a.m. will take place at Valleydale No RSVP is required. Michael Smith with the The Church from 9-11 a.m. on Great, The Good and The Gone April 9. The day will be filled Kevin Derryberry Celebrity will be available for a one- with fun and purpose as the Golf Classic: The 11th Annual on-one confidential meeting. community walks to reduce the Kevin Derryberry Celebrity Call Payton Thomas at 663- amount of abortions in Shelby Golf Classic will be held April
OUT & ABOUT Jubilee Joe’s Crawfish Boil
14 at Timberline Golf Club in Calera. Registration is open and includes a gift bag and golf shirt. Limited spots are available. Sponsorships are also available. Call 663-4968 or 5153769 or go to Kevinderryberry. com to register.
April 15
MMSP presents Hound of the Baskervilles: Montevallo Main Street Players will present Hound of the Baskervilles, directed by Drew Davis and based on the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle on April 15 and 16 from 7:30-9 p.m. and April 17 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Parnell Memorial Library in Montevallo.
(formerly Cintas Document Management) employee. From drop-off to destruction, all documents will be constantly monitored and protected. No reservation required. There is a six-box limit per individual. No CDs or DVDs will be accepted. Call the Pelham Public Library at 620-6418 for more information.
Teen Volunteer Day: Help the North Shelby Library and earn community service hours April 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library will host four volunteer days this semester. Each time it is offered, sixth to 12th graders can sign up for one to two hours of service. Limit five volunteers per day. Contact April 16 Kate at 439-5512 or Nsyouth@ Better Shred Than Read: shelbycounty-al.org to sign up Shred-It USA will host a for a time. shred event at the Pelham Public Library on April 16 New to Homeschooling from 9 a.m. to noon. Gain Workshop: A New to peace of mind by knowing Homeschooling Workshop that important documents hosted by Chelsea Public will not end up in the wrong Library will be held April 16 hands. This free event will from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the provide residents with a safe Chelsea City Hall council and secure resource to shred chambers. The workshop is their confidential personal and for those new to or needing a business documents. During refresher for homeschooling. the event, anyone can bring The workshop is free, but their documents in and have donations to offset printing them shredded by an on- and snack cost would be site, certified Shred-It USA appreciated.
Feast of Saint Mark Italian Festival
April 23
Jubilee Joe’s Crawfish Boil: Jubilee Joe’s Cajun and Seafood Restaurant is bringing the taste and sounds of New Orleans to Venue 31 in Pelham from 1 to 10 p.m. General admission is $22, and VIP tickets are $45 and include all-you-can-eat crawfish. Children 12 years old and younger are free. Visit Jubileejoescrawfishboil.com for more information.
April 27
Kindergarten Tour and Snack: Creek View Elementary School in Alabaster will have the Kindergarten Tour and Snack on April 27 at 9 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their upcoming kindergarten students.
April 28
South Shelby Chamber Silent Auction: The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2016 Silent Auction to benefit the Chamber’s scholarship fund April 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Douglas Manor in Columbiana. The cost is $10 per person. Columbiana Mayor Stancil Handley will lead a live auction.
April 30
Feast of Saint Mark Italian
Festival: The Fifth Annual Feast of Saint Mark Italian Festival will be held April 30, rain or shine, 3:30-10 p.m. at Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 7340 Cahaba Valley Road in Birmingham. The festival raises money for the church and the charities it works with. Patrons enjoy an Italian culture and food experience with traditional and new dishes, music and live entertainment. The festival features on-site pizza baking, bocce ball games, an Italian Market and the sale of Feast souvenirs. This year’s event will include the children’s section of activities, amusement rides and crafts. Tickets are now available through the website, Feastofstmark.com/tickets. Spring Arts and Crafts Festival: Lesters Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its Spring Arts and Crafts Festival on April 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church gym and outside. The festival will feature original works by local artists. The event will include a children’s hands-on area and food – pulled pork sandwich, boxed lunches ($7 with chips and drink), plus desserts for sale. For more information, call 678-6259 or go to Lesterschapelumc.org. l April 2016 | 81
WHY I LOVE SHELBY COUNTY
DEIDRE DOWNS GUNN “The community and people of Shelby County have always been so welcoming.”
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eidre Downs Gunn traded in her pageant gowns for scrubs — and she’s loved every moment of it. A Pelham High School graduate, Gunn was named Miss America in 2005. She is now a physician at UAB pursuing subspecialty training as a fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She will be joining the faculty as a reproductive endocrinologist in 2017. Gunn also stays busy with her 6-year-old son Jack.
Photograph CONTRIBUTED What have you been up to since winning Miss America? After I completed my year of service as Miss America, I returned to Birmingham and went to medical school at the UAB School of Medicine, where I graduated with my MD in 2010. I completed a four-year residency program in obstetrics and gynecology in 2014, followed by a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, which I will finish in 2017. How has Miss America helped you? First and foremost, Miss America paid for almost all of my medical education. I received nearly $110,000 in scholarship money during the five years I competed in the Miss Alabama/ Miss America scholarship program. Because of the program’s emphasis on communication and interview skills, I gained extensive experience in public speaking and learned to communicate with people of all different backgrounds, 82 | ShelbyLiving.com
which is a skill I use every day when I see patients. What attracted you to a career in medicine? I was in a car accident in high school, and going through two surgeries and rehab sparked my interest in the medical field. Medicine is a career that combines the intellectual challenge of science with the human element of caring for patients and making a difference in people’s lives. It’s an incredibly demanding career, but I love it, and it makes me excited to wake up every day and go to work. What’s your favorite part about your job? One of the most rewarding things about my job is helping a couple with infertility to get pregnant. How do you think having a Shelby County education helped you? I received an excellent education at
Pelham High School and was able to take a range of Advanced Placement courses that prepared me for my first two years at the University of Virginia, where I was an Echols Scholar, and then Samford University, where I graduated in 2002 and was then named a Rhodes Scholar finalist. What do you love about Shelby County? The community and people of Shelby County have always been so welcoming. It is a great place to raise a family and gave me a wonderful foundation for success in college and beyond. Do you have any hobbies? I love reading, traveling and I recently bought a bike and have enjoyed riding around Birmingham. What’s something most people don’t know about you? My mother is a principal in Shelby County at Calera Intermediate School. l