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am not a teacher, but I come from a long line of educators and school volunteers. My mom is a media specialist after spending years in the classroom. My great grandfather was a college professor. My paternal grandfather served on my hometown’s board of education for years, my maternal grandfather regularly read to at-risk students at school and my aunt served on the state school board To be fair, I did spend a semester or two teaching news writing and reporting while a graduate student at the University of Alabama. It was just long enough convince myself teaching may be in my blood, but it’s not my calling. I do have a tremendous amount of respect for educators, so I am excited to celebrate some of our local teachers and counselors in this month’s issue of Shelby Living. In our Back to School special section, we check in with educators who have returned to their alma maters to mold a new generation
of students. Six local educators participated in our Q&A from all schools across the county: Oak Mountain, Vincent, Chelsea and Montevallo. They shared some of the wisdom they’ve gained from working with students, and well as their favorite memories of their schools – as students and educators. When we first launched this feature last year, we received the names of more than 55 teachers from across the county. They range from teachers with a year or two of experience to veterans who have been in the classroom for more than 30 years. We are excited to feature some of our local teachers for the second year in a row. I hope you enjoy learning more about some of the people who are molding Shelby County’s future generation of leaders, workers and families. With school starting back this month, I would like to wish all of our educators and students a very happy and productive school year. l
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Back To School tips “The lazy, hazy days of summer” are winding down as the new school year approaches. While the temperature tells us we are a long way from bonfires and blankets, the beginning of school affects everyone. Even for families that don’t have school-aged children, our whole society goes through a transition in Lisa Phillips, owner of SimpleWorks, August when the yellow school buses Simpleworks.guru show up on our roads. Here are five lisa@simpleworks.guru tips to help with the transition from 205.981.7733 sleeping late and relaxed schedules to alarm clocks, homework and morning rituals. Get back in a routine. It’s proven that children and adults thrive with expected routines and schedules. Clearly communicate your expectations for bedtime, homework and TV at the beginning of the school year. While teachers will be setting up classroom expectations, it’s important to carry through on priorities that are put in place at home, too. Have a “family meeting” on Sunday nights to discuss the upcoming week. One spot. Be ready for the influx of papers that will come home on a daily basis. Establish one place where your children put papers for you to review, sign and return. By designating one place, you eliminate papers being scattered throughout the house. Set up three folders: Immediate, Action and Reference. The night before. Get in the habit of establishing a nighttime routine that includes packing backpacks, laying out clothes for the next day, finding shoes, completing homework and other tasks. This simple routine will greatly reduce the morning chaos so that everyone, parents and kids alike, start the day off smoothly and on time. Homework. Set up a workspace that is cheerful and well lit. A bulletin board or white board is practical for posting a calendar with homework assignments, after-school events, and sports activities. The older the child is, the more input they would want in their study environment. Some children need a quiet place to study; some prefer a parent’s interaction in the kitchen. Watch the extras. A balance of school, sports, social activities, and downtime is important for academic success and stress levels at any age. A parent’s daily pace is totally different from a child’s. Balance does not mean equal; it means harmony for what a child can handle, especially if this is a tough school year. Here’s to a great school year for parents, students and friends of friends who have kids. Watch for the big yellow school buses on the road; it’s going to get crazy. It’s that simple. l
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Giangrosso named principal of Spain Park Larry Giangrosso was recently named principal of Spain Park High School. The announcement brings Giangrosso’s career for circle. His education career started years ago at Hoover’s Berry High School, where he served as an English teacher and coach. Giangrosso recalls Giangrosso those early years working alongside legendary Hoover football coach, Bob Finley, and his staff as formative in his career. After coaching and administrative stints at Central Alabama Community College, UAB and Pelham High School, Giangrosso returned to Hoover in 2012 to serve as an assistant principal at Spain Park. Giangrosso said he looks forward to the new academic year and working with students, teachers and administrators in his new role as principal. However, leading a school of roughly 1,500 students has its challenges. “Our community set the bar very high,” Giangrosso said. “There’s an expectation, and I think that’s a good thing.” Giangrosso said he plans to continue to uphold Spain Park’s reputation of academic excellence while offering each student the tools and instruction to lead them on the “path to be successful in life.”
Students emerge from WAL camp as leaders, friends More than 40 high school students competing in team-building events on the University of Montevallo’s main quad June 18 could have passed for longtime friends. Most of the students, who are participating in the fourth annual Walsh Academy of Leadership, had only known each other for a few hours before they were divided into groups for the “Amazing Race” competition on the quad. “That’s a big focus of the WAL – building relationships,” Libby Holmes, with the Youth Leadership Development Program, said. “(It is) teaching them they can make friendships and relationships with anyone if they are willing to cross those lines and break those barriers.”
The WAL is a three-day, two-night leadership experience and summer camp for rising juniors and seniors representing 45 high schools, colleges and universities in Alabama. The WAL, an initiative of the Greater Alabama Council and its partners, is named in honor of Dr. Kevin Walsh, founder and executive director of the Alabama Youth Leadership Development Program. “This is our fourth annual (WAL), and it’s going strong,” Holmes said. “It’s really cool how everything has come together.” Other partners supporting the WAL include Lawson State Community College, Wallace State Community College, St. Vincent’s Health System and the Birmingham Athletic Partnership.
Save the O’s 5k fundraiser set for Aug. 29 The 11th annual Save the O’s 5k and one-mile fun run will be Aug. 29 beginning at 8 a.m. at Greystone Golf and Country Club aquatic complex. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m., and awards, door prizes and the annual belly flop competition starts at 9:30 a.m. The annual event is held in memory of Lori 8 | ShelbyLiving.com
Johnson, a Greystone community friend and neighbor who died of ovarian cancer. Since its founding in 2004, the event has grown tremendously, drawing more than 650 participants and raising $40,000 in 2013. Proceeds benefit the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. For more information, visit Nlovca.org.
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Buck Creek Festival raises $22,640 Helena’s biggest festival of the year, the Buck Creek Festival, had its most successful year in nearly a decade after raising $22,640 in total funds. Helena Councilwoman and Buck Creek Committee member Cris Nelson awarded checks during a June 15 council meeting to several volunteer groups who helped make the Buck Creek Festival a success. For the first time in two years, there was money left over to give out, partly because of the nice weather that drew a larger crowd to this year’s festival. Checks were presented to Christ Community Church, the Helena Belles, the Helena Lions Club, the Jane B. Holmes
Library, Helena Fire and Police Explorers, local Helena Schools, the Helena Kiwanis Club and the Helena Band Boosters. Some of the volunteer group work included picking up trash, concession stand duties, helping with crowd control, selling ducks for the duck race and just representing the city of Helena overall. “The festival does not happen without volunteers,” said Nelson. “We have our main group of volunteers here that gets it going but we call upon the community to come in and help out and this year the volunteers went above and beyond what they normally do.”
Locals complete UAB medical school Frederick Albert Kebbel IV, Kayla Starling Kebbel and Adam McKinneyrecently graduated from UAB
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‘Faith of our Fathers’ premieres in Alabaster
Retired U.S Army Staff Sgt. Greg Akers shared the red carpet with a trio of internationally known movie stars on July 30, but something else brought him even more excitement during the world premiere of “Faith of our Fathers” at Alabaster’s Amstar Cinema. “I still get chills when I get that kind of reception,” Akers, the American Legion Department of Alabama adjutant, said after hundreds of local residents cheered him and his fellow veterans as they walked a red carpet into the theater. “If you’ve been overseas, when you come back to that kind of welcome, it washes it all away.” Akers and about 50 of his fellow veterans – many of who came from the Pelhambased American Legion Matthew Blount Post 555 – kicked off the movie premiere event, and were among the first in the world to see the faith-centered movie based on the Vietnam War. Shortly after the veterans received a heroes’ welcome, the stars of the movie,
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Stephen Baldwin and Kevin Downes, along with movie producer Bobby Downes, arrived from the Shelby County Airport to greet fans and sign autographs in the theater’s lobby. Alabaster was one of five locations across the nation to premiere the movie on June 30, along with Fresno, Calif., Sioux Falls, N.D., Simi Valley, Calif., and Dallas. According to the movie’s synopsis, “Faith
of our Fathers” follows the story of two young fathers, “A man of great faith and a cynic,” who report for duty in the Vietnam War in 1969. “A quarter-century later, their sons, Wayne and John Paul, meet as strangers. Guided by letters their fathers wrote from the battlefield, the sons embark on an unforgettable journey to The Wall – the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.,” read the synopsis. “On the way, they discover that devastation of war cannot break the love of a father for his son.” Kevin Downes said his friendship with former Alabama state Sen. Hank Erwin helped bring the premiere to Alabaster. “Birmingham is a big veterans community, and we wanted to come here,” Kevin Downes said. The premiere drew hundreds of residents from throughout central Alabama – most of whom were lined up to greet the veterans and movie stars more than an hour before the film’s first showing.
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Calling all book lovers Shelby County Arts Council’s 2015 Visiting Writers Series launches in August Story by LINDSAY DYESS Photograph CONTRIBUTED
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ooking for your next favorite writer? Look no further than the Shelby County Arts Council. Literature takes center stage with the 2015 Visiting Writers Series. If you have not been to an author talk and book signing yet, there is still time! Meet writers, listen to a brief talk and have all your questions answered in person. Everyone at the SCAC loves a good book and is dedicated to sharing the talents and gifts of people around us. This year’s series, which is funded in part from a grant from the Alabama Humanities Foundation, features writers from across Alabama. Discover new talent in your own backyard. With
writers from a variety of genres, there is something for everyone to enjoy. On Aug. 14, R. Kyle Hannah stops by with his latest novel in the Time Assassins series, “Assassin’s Gambit.” Along with serving in the military, Hannah has penned several short stories and three novels. As an avid reader of sci-fi and fantasy, Hannah was inspired to write his own fictional stories. “Assassin’s Gambit” weaves time travel, history, action and adventure in to one exciting novel. Readers interested in American history will want to join us for J.M. Brennan’s talk about his book “The Class of ‘39.” This work of historical fiction describes a time of drastic change in America’s history. As the first book of a four-part series, this story follows characters both real and fictional through
their experience in air combat during World War II. Drawing from his family members’ and his own experiences serving in the military, Brennan puts together an enjoyable and thoughtfully written book. Stop by on Sept. 10 for his author talk and book signing. For fans of Young Adult literature be sure to check out Amy Strickland on Sept. 24. In Strickland’s Olympia Heights series classical mythology meets teenage drama. This four part series chronicles the adventures of a group of teens who discover they have the powers of the gods. If steampunk adventures are more what you are looking for, Strickland’s “Royer Goldhawk” series is sure to sweep you away! Check out these talented writers and pick up one of their books along the way. Meet fellow readers, aspiring writers and people who have an appreciation for a good old-fashioned story. Each author talk and book signing begins at 6 p.m. and features a beverage reception. Grab your book club and head over to the Shelby County Arts Council! For more information on events or classes, please visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com or call 205-669-0044. Books from each author are available for purchase on Amazone.com or during the author talk and book signing. The Shelby County Arts Council is located at 104 Mildred Street in Columbiana. l
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Heads up Comprehensive concussion treatment aids student-athletes Story by GINNY COOPER MCCARLEY Photographs CONTRIBUTED
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s concussions become a growing concern for parents of young athletes, a new, multi-disciplinary program launched by Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center and Joseph D. Ackerson, Ph.D., will help put some of those fears to rest. The partnership, which was officially launched on May 29, brings together a number of different entities to ensure student-athletes have access to immediate care in order to provide a comprehensive treatment plan for athletes who suffer from injury. As part of the new program, there is a streamlined protocol following a hard hit or other head injury. First, athletic trainers or coaches on the field will immediately perform a sideline assessment following a hit, which can include looking in the
pupils for dilation and asking the student a number of questions to determine brain function. If deemed appropriate, student-athletes will see an Andrews non-surgical sports medicine physician, who will perform a number of tests including a neurological exam and neck exam, as well as as memory questions to test brain function. If necessary, student-athletes can then be referred to Dr. Ackerson for more testing to ensure there are no hidden cognitive issues. For Dr. Emily Casey, who serves as one of the four non-surgical sports medicine physicians at Andrews Sports Medicine in Pelham as well as Pelham High School team physician, being cautious and taking immediate action are paramount in concussion cases. “If you even suspect a concussion, air on the side of safety,� Casey said, adding that concussions that
are not immediately treated can last longer and lead to problems with headaches, concentration, and memory. “I feel that if recognized early on, (student-athletes) can make a full recovery,” Casey said. Symptoms of a concussion include headaches, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, unusual crying or irritability, memory loss and difficulty concentrating following any trauma to the head. If the symptoms worsen or the student loses consciousness, head straight to the ER, Casey advised. However, be careful before going about normal activities. “Even though your CT scan is normal, that doesn’t mean you don’t have a concussion,” Casey warned, noting concussions are functional not structural injuries so no single test can diagnose the issue. “Since there is not one specific test that diagnoses concussions, it really does take this team approach and putting all of the information together (to diagnose a concussion).” For students suffering from a concussion, missing days or school and sports can be the best medicine. In addition, limiting August 2015 | 13
or eliminating electronics can help the healing process. “The number one treatment is rest,” Casey said. With a quick diagnosis and immediate treatment, student-athletes can return to their regular routine. “We want to help get these athletes back on the field to play and back in the classroom,” Casey said. Since there is no one piece of safety equipment or helmet that — can prevent a concussion, taking action to prevent the injury can be difficult. For Casey, the most important course of action to prevent concussions is education.
“Education is key,” Casey said. “Everyone needs to be aware of what to look for so we can pull (the student-athlete) our if we need to.” For Casey, the best aspect of the multifaceted approach introduced by Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center and Ackerson is that it allows physicians to have access to information in order to make an informed diagnosis. “By putting Dr. Emily Casey. all of the information together, we can truly help these athletes recover,” Casey said. “I do think (student-athletes) can heal from this and have a successful future.” l
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CONCUSSION DO’S AND DON’TS Do: Watch for symptoms such as headache, nausea or dizziness and problems with balance or memory Avoid texting, watching TV, playing video games or using the computer Get lots of mental and physical rest to aid in recovery Go to the ER immediately if symptoms worsen or you lose consciousness Schedule an appointment for neurological testing
Don’t: Take an anti-inflammatory such as aspirin or ibuprofen, as this can cause bleeding in the brain Return to activities too soon to avoid permanent injury Lie about symptoms to get back in the game For more information, visit CDC.gov/headsup or the American Associations of Neurological Surgeons’ website at Aans.org.
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Top of the class More than 150 UM scholar-athletes named to PBC Honor Roll From STAFF REPORTS Photograph CONTRIBUTED
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he University of Montevallo athletic department featured a school record 156 studentathletes named to the 2014-15 Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes all studentathletes at the 14 Peach Belt Conference member institutions who had a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the academic year. Each student-athlete will receive a certificate from the Peach Belt Conference office. The number of Montevallo studentathletes named to the Honor Roll has increased every year since the Falcons joined the Peach Belt Conference prior to the 2009-10 academic year. The Falcons had an additional 37 student-athletes named to the Honor
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Roll this year after featuring 119 studentathletes on the list a year ago. The Falcons featured 65 studentathletes on the Honor Roll following the 2009-10 academic year, their first year as a member of the Peach Belt Conference. Montevallo had 82 student-athletes named to the Honor Roll following the 2010-11 academic year, with 100 studentathletes receiving the honor following the 2011-12 academic year and 102 studentathletes named to the Honor Roll during the 2012-13 academic year. Volleyball had the highest percentage of team members represented on the Honor Roll, with 92 percent (12-of-13) of its student-athletes on the list. Women’s Tennis was second with 87 percent (7-of-8) of its roster making the Honor Roll. Women’s Cross Country saw 84 percent (16-of-19) of its roster represented and had the third highest
percentage within the department. Competitive Cheerleading was fourth on the list with 81 percent (17-of-20) of its roster represented, while Men’s Soccer came in fifth within the department with 75 percent (18-of-24) of its studentathletes earning a spot on the Honor Roll. The Honor Roll has been divided into four groups: Presidential Scholars, Bronze Scholars, Silver Scholars and Gold Scholars. All student-athletes with a GPA from 3.0 to 3.24 are Presidential Scholars while Bronze Scholars are 3.25 to 3.49; Silver 3.50 to 3.74 and Gold Scholars are those with a 3.75 to 4.00. The 1,607 student-athletes named to the Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll surpasses the old record of 1,447 set in 2013-14 and gives the conference 1,000 or more honorees for the sixth year in a row. l
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The doctor can see you now Eye surgeries slated for One Nineteen’s Outpatient Surgery Center Story by PRICE KLOESS, MD Photograph CONTRIBUTED
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or seven years, I have seen patients in my St. Vincent’s One Nineteen office, and now I’m eager to offer them another outpatient surgical site option on the One Nineteen campus. The facility is currently expanding its campus to offer an outpatient surgery center, urgent care, and additional physician offices later this year. The new outpatient option will not only make same-day surgery more accessible and convenient to many patients, but also offer a state-of-theart surgical facility in what is one of the premiere aesthetic medical campuses in the state. St. Vincent’s One Nineteen already offers a wide range of specialties to area residents, and it’s exciting to see that list of services only grow with the
expansion. My patients will benefit from easy access to all the latest technology for outpatient ophthalmologic procedures. The most common surgery we perform is cataract. And now, we’ll be able to do a lasertype cataract surgery here, which is pretty exciting. We’ll also be doing glaucoma surgery, too. Many of my younger patients are interested in several types of refractive surgeries, which eliminate their need for eye glasses or contacts. One of those procedures, refractive lens exchange, is performed through techniques similar to cataract surgery. Refractive lens exchange allows some patients to discard their bifocals. With the expansion, we’ll be able to do all of that surgery on the One Nineteen campus. I expect more cataract and glaucoma patients to follow
their doctors’ suggestions to seek surgery sooner, before their vision is significantly impaired, when they have closer-to-home options. St. Vincent’s One Nineteen’s calm atmosphere and easy parking lessens my patients’ stress levels. Those who live within 10 miles of the facility have experienced the convenience of seeing their doctors here. This outpatient surgical option will give them this same convenience. And, we only expect our surgical services to grow on the One Nineteen campus, to a fuller complement of offerings. To learn more about the St. Vincent’s One Nineteen expansion and its “Healthcare Like No Other” services, visit Onenineteen.com. l Price Kloess, MD, is an ophthalmologist at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen.
ALL ABOUT ONE NINETEEN St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, located at 7191 Cahaba Valley Road in Birmingham, opened in 2005. The campus is currently being expanded to include a $15.6 million, 40,000-squre-foot professional office building. The new building, which will open in 2015, will house physician office space, an ambulatory center and urgent care center. For more information, visit Onenineteen.com.
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The Tradition continues Greystone ready to host Regions Tradition in May 2016 From STAFF REPORTS Photographs by DAWN HARRISON
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suitable venue to keep the tournament in Alabama. “The Regions Tradition elevates the reputation of the state of Alabama, the Birmingham area, and most certainly the Champions Tour,” Greg McLaughlin, president of the Champions Tour, wrote in a press release. “We are excited about the move to Greystone and the opportunity to keep this worldclass sporting event in the state of Alabama.” Greystone Golf and Country Club, which will be the sixth venue to host the Tradition, previously held the Champions Tour’s Bruno’s Memorial Classic from 1992-2005, where past winners included World Golf Hall of Fame members Hale Irwin (2001), Larry Nelson (1999) and Hubert Green (1998). Greystone underwent significant changes to prepare for the upcoming major championship. Nine greens were reshaped or significantly modified to offer a wider variety of hole locations. Of the nine greens, four were completely rebuilt to accommodate multiple hole locations, and five were
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: Alabama head football coach Nick Saban chips out of a bunker during the Regions Tradition Pro-Am tournament at Shoal Creek. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talks strategy with her caddie. Gus Malzahn, head football coach at Auburn University, smiles as he watches his tee shot on the first hole at Shoal Creek. Jeff Maggert poses with a Regions bicycle after claiming the 2015 Regions Tradition championship.
modified to better utilize the entire putting surface. All 39 existing bunkers were renovated, and several fairway bunkers were added. New tees were also added on holes 1, 6 and 14. “Our members are thrilled to partner with the Champions Tour and are excited to have a major championship come to the club,” Greystone Golf and Country Club President Roy Sewell said. “We look forward to hosting some of the greatest names in golf at Greystone, and hope that the fans and professionals will enjoy all of the course updates we have made to enhance the fan experience, along with the quality of competition.” Regions’ association with the Champions Tour in Birmingham has benefitted Children’s of Alabama and local area charities significantly, donating more than $14 million in total since the first Champions Tour event was held in
Birmingham in 1992. Of the $14 million, more than $2.6 million has been donated to local charitable organizations since the Regions Tradition came to Birmingham in 2011. Each of the four rounds of the Regions Tradition will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel, the exclusive cable provider of the Champions Tour, reaching more than 205 countries and territories and more than 145 million households. Since 2011, when the Regions Tradition began at Shoal Creek, the economic impact is estimated at more than $54 million. All Tours under the PGA Tour umbrella have donated more than $2 billion to help more than 2,000 charities and countless individuals around the world. For more information on the Regions Tradition and the move to Greystone Golf and Country Club, visit Regionstradition. com. l August 2015 | 19
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ne of Shelby County’s most prominent churches will soon undergo major changes. In late April, Asbury United Methodist Church, located on Cahaba Valley Road, kicked off a $14 million capital campaign — known as the REACH Campaign — to fund a new sanctuary, as well as a new organ, new athletic fields, additional parking and additional space to be used for children, youth and adult ministries, choir and music rehearsals, and administrative and office space. Additionally, the campaign will fund a renovation of the current sanctuary, choir room and offices. Church Administrator Mike Gibbs said the expansion is essential for Asbury, which has consistently seen full or near-capacity attendance at Sunday 11 a.m. services for the past three years. “This service is held in a sanctuary that is designed to seat 700. Many Sundays we have 700
plus in attendance at the 11 a.m. service. On high holy days like Easter, we have to simulcast into other rooms in the facility. For those who desire a traditional, liturgical experience, this is unsatisfactory,” Gibbs said. “Additionally, parking is a very big issue. The needs for this expansion are obvious to almost everyone who attends.” Gibbs said planning for the campaign began in late 2012, when a group of 18 Asbury members developed a master plan to keep the church growing. That group found expanding and improving the facility to be the top priority for the church’s master plan. Gibbs said Asbury officials hope to raise between $6 million-$8 million through pledges from members, with the rest of the needed amount to be financed. After six weeks of the campaign, church members had already pledged just over $4 million. Some Asbury members are sacrificing for the greater good of the church expansion, Gibbs said. “One family was planning on purchasing a long-dreamedfor pontoon boat this summer. Instead, they are deferring this dream and committing the funds to REACH,” he said. “Another family is going to keep their older car running for three more years and has committed the $25,000 they would have spent to the REACH Campaign. These are just some of the many examples of the sacrifices that members are considering in their support of this dream.” The new sanctuary would seat at least 1,200, and the church would add almost 30,000 square feet of additional space for children, youth and adult ministries, choir and music rehearsals, and administrative and office space. Outside, the church would add 336 new parking spaces, almost doubling the amount of parking available. “Asbury United Methodist Church is unique in the southern 280 corridor. We are the only large, mainline traditional church with a contemporary option in this area,” Gibbs said. “Many families, especially young families, are seeking this form of faith community. We need to be able to continue to provide this form of worship and community with excellence without being limited by our facility.” Church officials expect to break ground on the foundation of the new building in spring or summer 2016. The additional parking spaces could be installed as early as fall of this year, Gibbs said. The plan is for construction to be complete and services to be in the new building by spring 2017, he said. However, Asbury will continue to grow — and the church buildings will grow right alongside, Gibbs said. “This expansion is a testimony to the vision and foresight of the founding members of Asbury United Methodist Church. Over 25 years ago, when the initial building on our site was still being planned, the site was laid out with the current expansion in mind. At the time, Asbury had just over 150 members. They had a vision of a church that would serve thousands,” Gibbs said. “In my office, I have that tattered old blueprint. It has two more phases for more education and more ministry space mapped out — and more parking, of course. I am sure that we will eventually implement their full vision.” For more information, visit Reach.asburyonline.org. l August 2015 | 23
Leading the flock Meet Matt Mason, the new senior pastor of The Church at Brook Hills Story by MOLLY DAVIDSON Photographs CONTRIBUTED
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ABOVE: Pastor Matt Mason was selected to lead The Church at Brook Hills as senior pastor on June 28.
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ntering the pool of candidates for the senior pastor position at The Church of Brook Hills was a big decision for Pastor Matt Mason, but it was one inspired by love for the church community. “I wasn’t sure what the search team was going to do... Either way was going to be weighty,” Mason said of the potential outcomes of the senior pastor search process. “I absolutely love this church and
love these people, and I don’t want to go anywhere else for the rest of my life.” After a nine-month search process, The Church at Brook Hills announced on June 28 the congregation had selected Mason to serve as the senior pastor. Mason was chosen through an extensive, multi-step interview process from a pool of more than 70 applicants from nearly 15 states. The lengthy process began with prayer and reflection on the scripture, Elder and Senior Pastor Search Team Chairman Scott James said. “We wanted to make sure we were going in with a baseline understanding of the word of God...
We started with the biblical non-negotiables,” James said, describing the ideal candidate as “someone, although incredibly gifted, who looks first and foremost to Christ.” Although Mason was already part of The Church at Brook Hills community, he was not the “default choice” to fill the senior pastor position, James explained. “We evaluated him along with each of these exterior candidates,” James said. “The thing that came up time and time again was his humility... he’s just such an approachable, kind, caring guy.” Mason immediately assumed the duties of senior pastor to the 4,500-member congregation following his June 28 selection. “I am just thrilled beyond belief,” Mason said. “I have two driving passions that make pastoral ministry my dream. I love the Bible... I believe it changes lives (and) I love people.” Mason came to The Church at Brook Hills in 2012 to serve as worship director. Prior to that, he was the worship director and college pastor at Lakeview Christian Center in his home city, New Orleans. In addition to nearly 15 years of experience serving the church, Mason was raised in a family deeply rooted in the church. “I grew up a pastor’s son in New Orleans, my dad planted a church there... (I grew up) loving the church and being loved by the church,” Mason said. “I’ve been a son in a pastor’s home, but (The Church at Brook Hills) is much different.” With a congregation of 4,500, The Church at Brook Hills is far larger than his father’s church, but Mason said he looks forward to the challenges and is excited to lead the faith community he loves. “It’s a church that’s active in faith, that’s one of the first things we fell in love with here,” Mason said. “They want to put the word on in practical ways through their daily lives... it’s so much more hands-on, there’s nothing more exciting.” l August 2015 | 25
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Perry Lawley
Montevallo High School Perry Lawley is the director of bands at Montevallo Middle School and Montevallo High School, where he has taught since 2008. He teaches and administers the entire band program in grades 6-12, from beginning band to the award-winning Montevallo Marching Troubadours. He received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from the University of Southern Mississippi. He and his wife Alice, live in Hoover with their son, Wilson, who was born in December 2014. 28 | ShelbyLiving.com
Q: When were you a student at your current school? A: 1995 to 1999. Education was the only path for me. My main interest in high school was music, and being able to continue in music as a band director was the only occupation I considered. Being able to provide great experiences for students through music is what propelled me into education. Q: What is your fondest memory of your current school, either as a teacher or student? A: I’m not sure I can pick one fondest memory. What comes to mind the most is a feeling. It’s a feeling of home, of family. I have always felt comfortable and at home at MHS. Q: What do you love most about your job? A: I love most helping to motivate and influence students to be good people, to do the right thing, to be punctual, to think of others, to be gracious, to be productive citizens. We all have to share this world, and it’ll be a better place if we are kind and helpful to one another. I would much rather be remembered as someone who helped students be better people than as a successful band director. Q: What has teaching taught you? A: Teaching has taught me to be humble, to listen more carefully, to be tough on those who need it, to give a hug when needed, and to not take myself so seriously at times! Q: If you could be present at any major historical event, what would it be and why? A: My top choice would be the delivery of the Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln. The transformative nature of those words delivered on that pivotal battlefield would have been a poignant moment. Q: What advice would you give your 18-year-old self? A: I would tell my 18-year-old self that life is a marathon, and be sure and pace yourself. Try not be always in a hurry, slow down and relax, be kind to everyone you encounter, and make time to relax and rejuvenate. Q: If you could meet any famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? A: No doubt – the fascinating Abraham Lincoln! He was a genius, in intellect and politics, even though he was largely self-taught. I would love to converse with him, or just sit around the fire and listen to him quote Shakespeare. Q: What is one place in the world you would like to visit? A: I would love to visit Normandy in France. Its historical significance in turning the tide for World War II on D-Day is paramount. Many of the flower of our youth died on the beaches of Normandy so that we can be free to pursue our happiness more than 70 years later. I would love to pay tribute to their sacrifice. August 2015 | 29
Dawn Howard Vincent High School
Dawn Howard teaches history, psychology, economics and United States government at Vincent High School, where she also sponsors the Student Government Association and First Priority. She received a bachelor’s degree in social sciences and master’s in gifted education, both from the University of Montevallo. A Vincent native, she graduated from VHS as valedictorian in 1994. She lives in Sterrett with her husband, Danny, a 1993 VHS graduate, and their two sons, 15-year-old Wesley and 13-year-old Cameron. The family attends Sterrett Church of God of Prophecy, where Dawn is the worship leader/music minister. 30 | ShelbyLiving.com
Q: Why did you want to go into education? A: It may seem silly to most, but growing up I always loved watching “Little House on the Prairie.” I actually still enjoy watching it. From early on, I fell in love with Laura Ingalls. I can remember thinking how noble the profession was and how much of a difference I could make. I would always play school and force my younger brother, Alan, or my stuffed animals to be my students. As I progressed through school and neared the end of high school, the desire to teach grew stronger. Teaching is still a noble profession and one that I believe encompasses all things. We have the power to not only share our love of our content, but also to help influence the lives of children, who are our future. I want to make a difference and the best way to do that is to start with children. Q: When were you a student at Vincent Middle High School? A: I began Vincent as a first grader at Vincent Elementary and then continued through my senior year. I began my freshman year at Vincent in 1990 and graduated in 1994. Q: What do you love about your job? A: I love making a difference. I am passionate about teaching history. I love the community of teachers I work with. We call it our Vincent Village. It is home to me. My father, Rick Andrews, graduated from Vincent, my husband and I are alumnae, my children attend Vincent, and I teach at Vincent. I’m truly invested and I care about the school, the students, and the community. So, to answer the question, I love everything about my job. Q: If you could be present at any major historical event, what would it be? A: I absolutely love history and could imagine being present at so many events such as: the Constitutional Convention, Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address, and so many others. I’d have to say though I would have loved to traveled
west with Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery. In my opinion, it was one of the greatest expeditions and the only of its kind. To imagine the physical and mental struggle the men and woman (Sacagawea) were exposed to is fascinating. It was an exciting adventure and heavily recorded. The first black man and woman were allowed to vote on this expedition. Sacajawea saved the expedition so many times and the expedition was so successful, although not finding a water route west. I wish I could have seen the country as they saw it, unadulterated, the beauty of landscape, the American Indians in their natural habitat, the buffalo running free, genuinely the true ruggedness of the expedition. Q: If you could meet any famous person, dead or alive, who would it be? A: Wow! To pick only one is hard for a historian to do because there are so many I’d love to meet. I’d love to meet George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, William Clark, Sacagawea, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and so many others. If I had to pick only one though, I’d like to meet Abraham Lincoln and sit down on the front porch in my rocking chair, have a glass of iced tea, and talk a while about everything! Q: What is one place in the world you would like to visit and why? A: There are still so many places in the U.S. I want to visit if only money would allow; which is why I would advise my 18-year-old self to travel. I truly want to and plan to visit Washington D.C. and Williamsburg, Va., and the west. In the world, I’d love to travel across Europe, particularly to Greece and Rome. I’ve taught world history before and the ancient civilizations are so fascinating and appealing to me. I would love to see the ruins and beauty of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. I’d love to tour the Palace of Knossos in Crete, gaze at the Roman Colosseum, stroll through the city of Pompeii, and behold all the beauty of the area. If only... August 2015 | 31
Sara Askew
Oak Mountain Elementary School Sara Askew is a second grade teacher at Oak Mountain Elementary School. She lives in Chelsea Park with her husband, Michael, and their two children, 7-year-old Micah and 3-year-old Isabelle. 32 | ShelbyLiving.com
Q: Why did you want to go into education? A: I have had a bond with children since I was young. They instantly gravitate to me and I can strike up a conversation with anyone. I know that teaching would strongly impact their lives and I enjoy making that lasting impression. Q: When were you a student at your current school? A: I attended Oak Mountain Elementary from 19931994, followed by Oak Mountain Middle School and Oak Mountain High School. Q: What is your fondest memory of your current school, either as a teacher or student? A: I remember moving to Alabama from Florida when I was 10 years old. Although it was a tough transition, the teachers and counselors at OMES made me feel at home. This past year, I watched my son grow and learn at Oak Mountain as I did all those years ago. Seeing him walking to my classroom in the afternoon, smiling ear to ear; it reminded me of the impact a school has on a child’s heart. My fondest memory from my class this year was my students conducting student-led conferences with their parents. It is something all participants will remember with a smile. Q: What do you love most about your job? A: I love watching children’s “Aha!” moments. Whether it is solving a difficult math equation, making sense of the Scientific Process, or making connections to a biography they just read. Q: What has teaching taught you? A: Patience…lots of patience (with a smile). Teaching has taught me that it is okay for me to be quiet and let kiddos figure things out on their own – that each student truly learns at his or her own pace and that is just fine! Q: If you could be present at any major historical event, what would it be and why? A: I would want to be present to help Mother Teresa open the first orphanage in India in 1957. Mother Teresa was one of the most selfless people in history. She exhibited many character values that I hope to show on a daily basis. Q: What advice would you give your 18-year-old self? A: I would tell my hot-headed 18-year-old self that I do not know it all and soak up every moment with family … every single one. Q: If you could meet any famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? A: I would really like to meet Jesus. I would like to thank Him for enduring ridicule, cruelty, and abuse to save me. August 2015 | 33
Savannah Roberts Forest Oaks Elementary
 Savannah Roberts teaches kindergarten at Forest Oaks Elementary in Chelsea. She serves as grade-level co-chair and is co-sponsor of the Forest Oaks cheerleaders. She received a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Auburn University. She enjoys playing tennis, going to the lake and spending time with family and friends. 34 | ShelbyLiving.com
Q: Why did you want to go into education? A: Growing up in Chelsea schools, specifically elementary, I had wonderful teachers. I can’t think of one of my elementary teachers who didn’t truly love and care about me, and I adored them. They expected a lot from me, and I wanted to be my best self for them. This is absolutely the reason I became a teacher. I want my students to feel so loved and adored in my classroom. The way I felt. I believe this is the number one most important thing that I can accomplish as a teacher. Q: When were you a student at your current school? A: 1997-2009. I’ve been a student in Chelsea schools from first grade to 12th grade. When I was in elementary there was just one small elementary school, Chelsea Elementary. I’ve enjoyed seeing Chelsea grow into such a large community now with three wonderful elementary schools. It means a lot to me that I am able to give back to the community who gave so much to me, and shaped me into the person I am today. Q: What do you love most about your job? A: I could write a book about the funny things my kids say each day. I truly believe I have the best job in the world. I get to spend my days with the sweetest, most innocent, caring, loving little people in the world. A day doesn’t go by that I don’t laugh out loud, receive about 100 hugs, and get told “I love you” numerous times a day. Who can tell me they wouldn’t want to be surrounded by that each and every day? I love getting to know my kids’ different little personalities. I love when they become comfortable with me enough to open up and let me know them. They are all so unique with different little quirks, strengths, and weaknesses. As a teacher I feel like I can’t truly help them reach their potential without knowing them. We also have an AMAZING community of teachers and staff at Forest Oaks. The faculty and staff at our school, especially my kindergarten team, are always willing to help out, give encouragement, and just be there for me. I consider them friends more than colleagues, which is pretty cool! Q: What advice would you give your 18-year-old self? A: Don’t stress so much. God has better plans for you than you have for yourself. Q: If you could meet any famous person, who would it be? A: I would love to have known Anne Sullivan. She was the ultimate teacher in my opinion. She was blind herself and taught Helen Keller who was blind as well as deaf to communicate. She helped Helen with her education until she graduated from college. I would love to talk to her about her teaching experiences with her. Q: What is the one place in the world you would like to visit? A: I know that I should probably answer Europe to study the art and history. Actually I would like to visit a resort in the Caribbean where I could be pampered and just chill out. August 2015 | 35
Dustin Smith
Columbiana Middle School Dustin Smith is a teacher at Columbiana Middle School, where he is involved in many extracurricular activities, including football, 7th grade scholars’ bowl and Relay for Life. Smith received a bachelor’s degree in biology and English and a master’s degree in secondary education, both from the University of Alabama. He and his wife, Jane Smith, who teaches a Wilsonville Elementary, live in Columbiana, with their two children, Addie and Grant. 36 | ShelbyLiving.com
Q: Why did you want to go into education? A: My community rallied around me when I was battling leukemia, and I knew I wanted to give back. My teachers were some of the most influential people in my life, and I believed that I could have the same positive influence on my students. By educating them, I could ensure the prosperity of my community by helping to develop my students into informed leaders that would eventually lead my community. Q: When were you a student at your current school? A: 1998-2001 Q: What is your fondest memory of your current school, either as a teacher or student? A: I had a student bake me cookies and write me a letter about her school year. In the letter, she wrote that she enjoyed my class because it challenged her to think and problem solve. I have the letter framed behind my desk ... they were really good cookies too. Q: What do you love most about your job? A: The students. I learn something new every year from my students. They are amazing, and I don’t think they hear that enough.
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Amy Martin
Vincent Elementary School Amy Martin’s Vincent roots run deep. Not only did she attend Vincent schools for her entire education, but her parents did as well. She now teaches special education at Vincent Elementary. Her father was a math teacher and coach at Vincent High School for 25-plus years, and the Harold Garrett Stadium is named after him. Her mother taught every grade except kindergarten and retired as the assistant principal at Vincent Elementary School. She lives in Harpersville with her husband, Shawn, a 1993 graduate of VHS, and their sons, 16-year-old Keith, 15-year-old Zack and 11-year-old Griffin. 38 | ShelbyLiving.com
Q: Why did you want to go into education? A: Growing up, I didn’t want to be a teacher. I saw how hard my parents worked and how they took their jobs home, worked all summer, etc. I vowed that I would never be a teacher. Here I am though. I couldn’t escape it. I knew that not only was I supposed to be a teacher, but I was supposed to be a teacher at Vincent. This is my mission field, and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. Q: When were you a student at your current school? A: I started kindergarten at Vincent Elementary in 1981, and I graduated from Vincent High in 1994. Q: What is your fondest memory of your current school, either as a teacher or student? A: I have so many fond memories from Vincent Elementary that it’s hard to pick a single favorite. A highlight would definitely be in my interview. Dr. Tricia Corbett was my PE teacher when I was in elementary school at VES, and she has always been someone that I looked up to with great regard. When I graduated from college, I got a job teaching at Montevallo Elementary. As soon as a job became available at VES, Dr. Corbett called me and asked me if I wanted to come home. In my interview, we both cried. That is a special memory that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Other special times are when former students come back to visit me. When I teach these kids, they are in second or third grade. It is always good to follow them as they grow, and I love it when one of them surprises me with a visit and a hug. Makes my day. I have a board in my classroom called “Jacket Pride” where I post pictures of my kiddos in high school. Seeing them grow up and become success stories is my greatest accomplishment as a teacher. Q: What has teaching taught you? A: Teaching has taught me that you are never, ever finished learning. I learn something every day. Teaching has taught me that you don’t have to go overseas to the jungle to be on a mission field. Teaching has taught me that every child is somebody’s baby and should be treated that way. Q: What advice would you give your 18-year-old self? A: If I could talk to my 18-year-old self, I would say record your grandmothers. Video them telling you about their childhoods. One day you will miss everything about them. Q: If you could meet any famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? A: If I could meet any famous person who is alive it would be Joanna Gaines. I love her story and I love watching her show Fixer Upper on HGTV. I’d like to shop thrift stores with her, and let her decorate my house. If I could meet any famous person who is dead, it would be JFK. He’s my favorite president and I am obsessed with all things Camelot. August 2015 | 39
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hen you step into Ann Marie and Brian James’ Greystone home, a few things immediately catch your attention. The home itself is beautiful with tall ceilings and windows overlooking the golf course. The décor is also striking – a mix of textures and patterns in creams, tans, blues and grays that call to mind the beach. Another thing that grabs your attention is how neat and organized the house is. They have a great reason for their tidiness. “We buy and sell houses for a living,” Ann Marie said. “We’re your typical HGTV flipper. We’re used to keeping things in a 30-minute clean up.” Their Greystone home is the latest in a series of houses they have bought, remodeled and sold over the last seven years. They flipped about 80-90 houses from 2008-2013 while living in Destin, Fla. They flipped about 10 in Birmingham since moving to the area about two years ago. “We both find the properties,” Brian said. “She comes up with a renovation plan. I run the crews, and then she sells it.” They have lived in several of the homes they flipped, including five waterfront homes in Florida. They bought their current house at auction on the first day they saw it. “The basic house was good,” Ann Marie said. “We did quite a bit of painting and remodeling.” August 2015 | 43
Brian and Ann Marie James have lived in their three-story, brick home in Greystone for about two years. The great room features stunning floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the golf course.
The three-story, brick home has six bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. They refinished the floors, changed light fixtures, replaced many of the exterior doors and relandscaped, as well as changing the décor and overall “feel” of the house. Before moving to Florida, Ann Marie, who lived in Birmingham, described her style as traditional. “When I got to Destin, it shook things loose,” she said. Now, she favors a lighter, more casual style with distressed furniture and silver and chrome metallics. Ann Marie began collecting furniture and décor in the late 1990s – items she found in antique shops, garage sales and online. Today, their basement is full of extra furniture and décor, which they use to stage homes they are flipping. “I just put all of my favorite stuff in here,” she said of their Greystone home. Friends often visit and “shop” in their home. Ann Marie said she regularly sells furniture, lamps and more to friends and family. She replaces the items with something from the basement or sometimes buys an identical piece. Between the two of them, Ann Marie and James, who were both married previously, have five children ranging in ages from 17 years old to 29 years old. The family makes good use of all of the rooms in the home. Ann Marie and Brian eat breakfast and watch the sun rise in the keeping room, and
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Ann Marie and Brian James. A view of the master bathroom. A rustic dining table provides additional seating in the kitchen.
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they end the day in the great room watching the sun set over the golf course. In the winter, they sit by the fireplace in the master bedroom. Ann Marie likes to unwind and read books in the sitting room. “Every room has its own personality,” Brian said. When decorating their Greystone home, Ann Marie said she started with the rugs.
“I bought almost all new rugs for this house,” she said. The home opens into a foyer that is flanked by a sitting room and dining room. The sitting room features contrasting pieces: A velvet sofa paired with distressed end tables and mirror. Botanical drawings also frame the mirror. The focal point of the dining room is a stunning chandelier hanging over a traditional dining table
and patterned chairs. A patinaed mirror hangs over a long, mirrored buffet on the far wall. The coastal influence is especially apparent in the great room. The room is decorated in neutral colors that call to mind sand dunes, the ocean and sky. Symmetry also adds to the room’s appeal. A pair of built-in cabinets flanking the fireplace is decorated similarly. Two linen accent chairs are situated in front of the fireplace. Two smaller, distressed accent tables function as a coffee table. August 2015 | 49
LEFT: Metallic candleholders serve as the centerpiece in the dining room. RIGHT: Cream cabinets and a brick oven adds warmth to the kitchen.
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The kitchen gives off a warm vibe thanks to exposed brick around the fireplace, cream cabinetry and a rustic table that seats eight. The keeping room has a similarly warm feel with its fireplace and a leather accent chair. The master bedroom is spacious, with enough room for a king bed and a sitting area around a fireplace in a corner overlooking the golf course. Mirrored side tables and velvet bedding accents provide some drama in the room, while white
bedding and cream accent chairs provide a sense of calm. Additional bedrooms are found on the second floor of the house, while the basement provides plenty of storage space. The backyard has a patio overlooking a pool and the golf course. Although Brian and Ann Marie love their current home, they are ready for their next challenge. Their home is currently for sale for $1.15 million, and the furnishings can be purchased separately. l
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here is something magical about summer — like almost anything is possible and anything could happen. The air smells thick with jasmine and freshly cut grass. The lightning bugs dance to create an unspoken, artistic performance in the background, while the frogs croak in the distance and the cicadas buzz their southern song. Gardens of flowers are fully in bloom, and the leafy trees are lush and deep green. Even the humidity, although we reserve the right to complain about it, takes on a dreamy quality that makes us swoon. Maybe it’s the youthful memories that keep us coming back to summer: those noschool nights with the car windows rolled down and late-night star gazing with the ease of friends. Or, it’s the days at the lake and the beach with all their romance that ends seamlessly with a painted sunset. Back-to-school will come soon enough, and there will be pleasures with that. But for right now, let’s relish the last days of summer. The backyard party lights call for outdoor eating and backyard movie nights. And why not have a party to celebrate the most carefree, relaxed, hair-blowingin-the-wind season there is? How about dinner and a movie — outside? Pull out some party plates, glassware and cutlery that says, “fun.” Decorate the table with burlap runners 52 | ShelbyLiving.com
and small bouquets of flowers surrounded by votive candles. Try placing a collection of lanterns around the yard for ambience and enjoy barbecue sliders with coleslaw and chips. What could be better to drink with that than ice-cold fruity water, beer and sweet tea? When time comes for the movie, you simply move the table aside. Friends can bring their own chair or blanket and action. The stage is set for thrills under the night sky. You can rent movie-watching equipment or if you know a technical wizard, you can set up your backyard for a movie-going experience no one will likely forget. (Note to self: If you don’t remember the Yard Guard, friends will
only remember the mosquitos, and the mosquitos will be the only ones looking forward to the next movie night!) Sweet summertime: mo wonder we want to relish it. The lightning bugs will soon dance their last swing and the summer bugs will sing a final song. Eventually, the great mowers-of-yards will cut their last blade of grass, and the jasmine’s final bloom will have fallen. But, for now, we will play in it, and sing with our windows down. We will laugh as much as we can, and have dinner and a movie outside. Enjoy these last sweet days of summer! l For more information, visit Urbanhomemarket.com.
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Business Connections August Community Luncheon to Recognize Shelby County Healthcare Professionals of the Year Awards Sponsor:
County area. The August “Community Luncheon” will be held on August 26 in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11:00AM for business networking and the program will begin
promptly at 11:30AM. Organizations in the Healthcare Industry are invited to participate in the Showcase Feature which is held during networking prior to the program. If your organization is interested in participating in the Showcase Feature, contact Keyla Handley, Director of Community & Workforce Development for details by calling 663-4542, Ext. 106 or
email keyla@shelbychamber. org. The investment is $20 per person for Chamber members and $30 per person for “Future” members and includes a luncheon buffet. Reservations requested by noon on Monday, August 24. Please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber. org , by telephone at 6634542 or register online at shelbychamber.org.
Golf “FORE!” Education Scramble Set for September 17 The Chamber’s 26th Annual Golf “Fore!” Education Scramble, sponsored by HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital, will be held, September 17 at Chamber member Inverness Country Club. This year’s tournament will once again help fund the Chamber’s vital education and workforce development programs in the coming year. Registration will begin at 8:15 AM (with a light breakfast
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@ 8:30AM) and the scramble tees off with a Shotgun Start at 9:00AM. Lots of prize opportunities will be available for participants including longest drive, closest to the pin and a putting contest. The entry fee is $600 for a four-person team or $150
for each individual. This fee covers a light breakfast, lunch (provided at the completion of the tournament), greens fees, cart and two drink tickets per person. Several sponsorship opportunities for the day of the tournament are available, so
please contact the Chamber if you’d like to market your organization’s products and services during this event. August 2015 | 53 Shelbychamber.org
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The Greater Shelby Chamber’s August “Community Luncheon” will launch the inaugural Healthcare Professional of the Year Program and will be hosted by the Health Services Work Group and the Awards Sponsor is HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital. This is an opportunity for us to recognize those individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in healthcare to our communities. Nominations were accepted for any healthcare professional employed in the Shelby
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Eye Care in the Workplace Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), also called Digital Eye Strain, describes a group of eye and vision-related problems resulting from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader, and cell phone use. It affects over 100 million Americans who work on the computer on a daily basis. Many individuals working on these devices report high levels of job-related complaints and symptoms, including ocular discomfort, muscle strain and stress. Eye strain and other symptoms of CVS are not specific to adults. Prolonged computer use can stress a child’s eyes and may affect normal vision development. The most common symptoms associated with CVS are eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes, and neck/shoulder pain. 2015 Health Focus Sponsor
Several things can be done to reduce problems/ discomfort associated with CVS. First, the computer screen should be slightly below eye level and 20-28 inches from the eyes. Position the screen to avoid glare, particularly from overhead lighting and windows. Feet should rest flat on the floor. There should be support from chair arms or keyboard to avoid wrists resting on the keyboard when typing. Breaks are very important. For every 20 minutes of computer viewing, look into the distance for 20 seconds to allow eyes to
refocus. During these breaks, make an effort to blink or insert artificial tears to avoid developing dry eyes. A thorough eye exam is needed to address ocular discomfort and eye strain. Eyeglasses or contact lenses prescribed for general use may not be adequate for computer work. Because the work distance is different than with reading, lenses may be prescribed to meet the unique visual demands of computer viewing. Coordinated eye movements can be a problem for some computer users, creating blurred or double
images and more eye strain. To reduce computer-related eye strain, computer eyewear may be needed to help the eyes focus on the screen more comfortably. This usually includes an anti-reflective coating to reduce reflections that cause glare and interfere with your ability to focus on images on the screen. Yellow tinted lenses have also been used with some success, as have blue-light filtering lenses, to reduce eye strain. Wearing computer glasses can help keep the vision from getting worse by reducing excessive focusing demands on the eyes. This is particularly true for teenagers, whose eyes may be more susceptible to progressive nearsightedness from focusing fatigue. Also, productivity and accuracy at the computer can significantly improve with computer glasses. Article submitted by: Tracey Mercer, Optometrist 2000 Southlake Park, Suite 100, Hoover
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Sales Management Success The August Go & Grow Workshop — sponsored by Spectrum Business and facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone — will provide strategies and action steps on how to manage yourself — or an entire team — to greatness. Topics covered during this hands-on and interactive workshop include: Building Action Plans, 54 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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Training Programs That Work, Knowing What To Track & How To Give Feedback, Rewarding & Recognizing To Build Results, And More! The workshop will be on August 11 from 11:30AM-
2:00PM at the Chamber. There is no cost to attend, but lunch is available for $10 per person for Chamber members ($20 for “Future” members). To ensure we have a proper headcount, please make reservations by August
10 for this workshop by contacting Brooke White, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support via e-mail at brooke@shelbychamber.org or by calling 663-4542, ext. 105.
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The Chamber had the privilege of holding its CoffeeNet event at member host business Davis Drug - Snack Bar and Gift Gallery in Columbiana. CoffeeNet, sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc., is designed for morning networking and light refreshments before heading to the office.
Members that attended the June “Community Luncheon” learned about the impact United Way has on Shelby County. Keynote speaker, Nancy Goedecke 2015 Campaign Chair shared the numerous organizations that United Way of Central Alabama assists to help those in need.
The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce assisted the City of Columbiana with its 29th Annual Liberty Day Parade which was held on Saturday, June 27, 2015. The rain came and went just in time for the parade to march on to a huge success!
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About 30 visitors toured the Hibbett Distribution Facility in Alabaster planned by the Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group and was sponsored by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon. Company leaders explained the sophisticated — and highly automated — system used to supply the more than 1,000 Hibbett stores nationwide.
Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNet” at The Egg & I Be sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, August 13 and join us The Egg & I, 5479 Highway 280, Ste. 128, Birmingham from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for CoffeeNet! The morning meeting is designed for members to enjoy networking, coffee, and light refreshments -- all before heading to the office.
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CoffeeNet events, sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc., are a great way to make new business contacts so bring plenty of business cards. There is
no cost to attend however reservations are requested by Wednesday, August 12 to assist in preparation. Please contact the Chamber by phone at 663-
4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org. August 2015 | 55 Shelbychamber.org
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Welcome New Members (June 26, 2015)
AHI Properties
Bryan Jenkins
8841 Helena Rd, Pelham
theahigroup.com
Real Estate
Alabama Media Group
Gunter Giddens
1731 1st Ave North, Birmingham
alabamamediagroup.com
Marketing
Alabaster Electric Supply
Brian Clark
895 Highway 31, Alabaster
alabasterelectric.com
Electrical Supplies
Alabaster Optical & Hearing Aid Service
William Green
300 1st Street North, Alabaster
alabasteroptical.com
Medical Specialized
Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists, P.C. Jan Gibson 3125 Independence Dr Ste 210, Homewood birminghamallergy.com Medical Specialized Coal Yard Bar & Grill
Tim Robinson
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Farmers Insurance, Summerlin Agency
4082 Helena Rd, Helena
Kelley Summerlin
Restaurants
126 1st Avenue W, Ste B, Alabaster
Insurance
Forza Energy
Bryan Bell
125 Aviators View Dr, Alabaster
orzaenergy.com
Grand Reserve at Pelham
Kent Seaman
10 Grand Reserve Pkwy, Pelham
grandreservepelham.com Apartment/ Leasing
Jennifer Campbell Consulting
Jennifer Campbell
1025 Independence Dr, Alabaster
jennifercampbellconsulting.com
Living Nurtured
Ritcha Garrett
21019 Hwy 25, Columbiana
livingnurtured.com
Narrows Family Eye Care
Jessica Palmer
13521 Old Highway 280, Ste 249, Birmingham
Plexus Worldwide Independent Ambassador #358568 Twila Ray
Lighting
Consulting
Health & Wellness
narrowsfec.com Medical Specialized
2521 Comanche Dr, Birmingham twilaray.myplexusproducts.com Health & Wellness
The Majors Law Firm, LLC
Tommy Majors
4320 Eagle Point Pkwy, Birmingham themajorslawfirm.com
Attorneys
Tyler Watts & Associates, LLC
Tyler Watts
160 Yeager Pkwy, Pelham
Insurance
Entrepreneur Roundtable Program Offers Support and Guidance for Small Business Owners The Chamber’s “Entrepreneur Roundtable” program, sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc. offers small business owners an opportunity that’s part problem-solving, part information-gathering and contact building. Roundtable participants share challenges and are offered solutions by other participants to resolve issues based on their experiences. At meetings, members of the Roundtable are updated as to the progress that’s being made. “Participating in the Roundtable program 56 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
enlightened me to solutions I hadn’t even thought of regarding a certain situation. Learning that other participants have been in situations like my own and have resolved them has helped me tremendously.” stated one Roundtable participant. Participating business owners from non-competing companies meet for a confidential, peer-to-peer session each month to gain valuable insights into others’ successes and achievements, and learn how to avoid the pitfalls of their mistakes.
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The Roundtable program is exclusive for the single individual responsible for the direction of the company and with the authority to make final decisions. The Chamber currently has two Entrepreneur Roundtables that meet — Roundtable I that meets on the third Tuesday of each month, and Roundtable II that meets on the third
Friday of each month — that are seeking additional participants. For additional information on the Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable program — or for an application to join either Roundtable I or Roundtable II — please contact Brooke White at 663-4542 ext. 105 or via e-mail at brooke@ shelbychamber.org.
Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce 2015 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor
Celebrating Growth
Congratulations to Tower Loan of Alabaster on its Grand Opening Celebration. Tower Loan is located at 7895 Highway 119, Ste 10. Supervisor Nicholas Dunnigan held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and was joined in support by team members, Alabaster City Officials and Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
Virginia College in Birmingham held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House recently. Khaled Sakalla, Campus President cut the ribbon. To his right; John Schuman, Regional Vice President with Education Corporation of American and to his left; Courtney Waldron, Market Development Manager with Virginia College and Ambassadors.
Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
Congratulations on the Grand Opening of NobleBank & Trust located at 361 Summit Boulevard, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35243. They celebrated the Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Paul Rogers, Senior EVP & Marketing President cut the ribbon and was joined in support by Anthony Humphries, President & CEO and Executives plus team members and Chamber Ambassadors.
1301 County Services Drive Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542 • Fax: (205) 663-4524 info@shelbychamber.org www.shelbychamber.org
Mentorship Program Offers Guidance & Support The Chamber’s Entrepreneur & Small Business Mentorship program sponsored by Spectrum Business continues to provide much needed assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Participants have received guidance on starting a new business, expanding an
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existing business, launching a new product, downsizing and dealing with a difficult employee. The next Mentorship sessions will be held Tuesday, August 11 from 8:00AM11:00AM. During that time,
Michael Smith with the The Great, The Good and The Gone will be available for a oneon-one confidential meeting with any small business owner or entrepreneur to discuss any topic. Appointments are required and usually last 30-45
minutes. Please contact Brooke White, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support, at 663-4542 ext. 105 or via e-mail at brooke@ shelbychamber.org for availability on August 11. August 2015 | 57 Shelbychamber.org
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Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to Barbara Zieba for achieving Ambassador of the Month. Barbara is the Director of Sales for Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East - Eagle Point and her job is to coordinate sales and marketing for the property. She is involved with Existing Business and Industry Work Group with Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce and also volunteers with the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce. Barbara is married to Cezary and they have two daughters. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies are travelling and music. Barbara is also involved at St. Mark Evangelist assisting with the Children’s Ministry and volunteers at the Feast of St. Mark Italian Festival. Barbara was born and
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Officers Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Chair)
raised in Poland, moved to the United States in 2001 and has lived in Alabama since 2008. She resides in Chelsea and is very proud to call herself a resident of Shelby County. 2015 Ambassador Program Sponsor:
2015 “Building Something GREATER” The Greater Shelby Chamber will launch its first ever Total Resource Campaign (TRC) effort next month! “Building Something GREATER” will allow Chamber members to pull together in sharing the benefits of membership and sponsorship opportunities to the entire business community. The TRC Steering Committee is currently seeking recruiters, door prizes, and sponsors for the 2015 event. The TRC will begin with training sessions in September. The Campaign will offer a variety of ways to be involved: As a TRC volunteer, your employees can network with area business leaders as well as improve sales techniques such as prospecting, 58 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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preparing a sales pitch and closing the sale - through our sales training manual and orientation. As a TRC Sponsor or TRC door prize donor, your business will receive name and logo recognition in the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, Business Connections, and all other publicity related to the TRC as well as name recognition in the Recruiter sales training manual. The money and prizes donated are used to thank our recruiters for all of their hard work. For more information on the Chamber’s 2015 TRC, contact Aubri McClendon at the Chamber by phone at 6634542, ext. 104 or via e-mail: aubri@shelbychamber.org.
Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company Linda Cencula (2016) Avadian Credit Union
Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair-elect)
Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation
Bill Keller Renasant Bank (Immediate Past Chair)
Kathy Copeland (2016) White Rock QuarriesVincent Hills
John Browing Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support)
Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America
Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Gregg Maercker First Commercial Bank — Retired (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing) Board of Directors William Carroll (2015) Armstrong Relocation & Companies David Platt (2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Jim Purvis (2015) A. C. Legg, Inc. Ashley Robinett (2015) Alabama Power Company
Dominic Buompastore (2017) Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Bill Connor (2017) America’s First Federal Credit Union 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 Sam Tucker (2017) Spectrum Business Andrew McGee (*) Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point Jeff Brown (*) Brownstone Marketing Solutions Amanda Mundy (*) Trinity Medical Center David Schlueter (*) Buck Creek Stained Glass Brent Stewart (*) Renasant Bank *Serving a one-year term in 2015.
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Save The Date — August 20
Quarterly Industry Tour to be Held at Alabama Power TAC Center Sponsor:
technology. Experts are able to assist with problem solving and evaluating what technology makes the most sense for your business — both technically and economically. They have production grade equipment available so you can conduct heating, drying or curing tests using your products and materials. All this helps you take the guesswork out of planning process improvements. Best of all, their services are free for
their customers. There is no cost to attend however reservations are requested by August 18. Participants will meet onsite and tour is limited to 20 attendees. Reservations will
be taken on a first-come, firstserved basis and can be made by contacting Brooke White at 663-4542, ext. 105, email brooke@shelbychamber. org or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
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To take advantage of this offer contact America’s First today! For more information, email benefitpartners@amfirst.org or call 205-320-4054 FEDERALLY INSURED BY NCUA For qualifying members only. Certain restrictions apply.
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The Chamber’s Exisiting Business & Industry Work Group is holding its next Quarterly Industry Tour, sponsored by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., from 11:30AM until 1:00PM on August 20 at Alabama Power TAC (Technical Applications Center) - General Services Complex - Bldg. 7B, 744 County Road 87N, Calera. Alabama Power’s Technology Applications Center (TAC) helps Alabama manufacturers improve quality, productivity, efficiency, and address environmental concerns. The TAC provides advice and demonstrations of advanced manufacturing
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Find more details of what you can expect about any event listed by visiting the Greater Shelby County Chamber’s website at: www.shelbychamber.org. Register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 663-4542. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: If a reservation is made for a paying event and you are unable to attend, you will be charged for the event unless a cancellation request is made at least TWO business days prior to the event.
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11:30AM - 1:00PM - Ambassadors Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Small Business Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Small Business Mentorship Appointments 8:00AM - 11:00AM/Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & The Gone Sponsor: Spectrum Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham By appointment. Contact Brooke White at 663-4542, ext. 105. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Education Work Group Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster 11:30AM - 1:00PM - Go & Grow Workshop “Sales Management Success” Presented by Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD and The GONE Sponsor: Spectrum Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Reservations requested by August 10 as lunch will be served. Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Existing Business & Industry Work Group Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Pkwy, Ste 500, Birmingham Calera Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM/Timberline Golf Club 300 Timberline Trail, Calera Investment: $12. No reservation required. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - CoffeeNet Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. The Egg & I, 5479 Highway 280, Ste. 128, Birmingham No cost. RSVP requested by August12.
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8:30AM - 9:30AM - Health Services Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Entrepreneur Roundtable I Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. 8:00AM - 10:00AM 8:15AM - 9:30AM - Executive Committee Meeting Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham 11:30AM - 1:00PM - Quarterly Industry Tour Sponsor: Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon Alabama Power TAC, 744 County Road 87N, Calera No cost. Reservations requested by August 18. Entrepreneur Roundtable II Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. 8:30AM - 10:30AM GSCC Community Luncheon “Healthcare Professionals 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, August 24. Investment: Members $20, “Future” members $30. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Governmental Affairs Work Group Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham
If you are interested in discussing advertising opportunities contact Rhett at 669-3131 or email rhett. mccreight@shelbycoutyreporter.com.
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St. Vincent’s One Nineteen marked 10 years in the community with a block party on June 13. The annual event featured food, games and fun for the whole family. 1. Madison Bussell, Pete Flemming, Charleston Helton and Matthew Wood 2. Cassidy Allen, Jill Poulson, Grace Poulson, Sydney Poulson and Colby Kunkels 3. Diane Murray, Dottie Nelson and Kylie Peerson 4. Tina and Elizabeth Shepherd 5. Geneva, Shakira and Caleb Wilson 6. Shane, Finn, Adie and Jennifer Carter 7. Tessa and Tracy Scherer 8. Danny Santiago and Anne Kirkwood 9. Brent, Jackson and Ashley Thomas
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A big crowd turned out for Helena’s First Friday event in June. 1. Greer Johnson, Lauren Calyton and Grayson Johnson 2. Charles and Jenny Roberts 3. Reese and Taylor Davis 4. Taylor Hinch and Brooks Causey 5. Brandy, Shannon and Morgan Jacobs 6. Kim and Alan DeVenny 7. Kylie Cox and Bella Johnson 8. Marvin, Marvin Jr. and Makayla Wooten 9. Shannon and Stacie Humphrey 10. Alan, J.J., Nolan with Garrett Farmer and Alton Patterson
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During the summer, the city of Helena shows a family-friendly movie on most Friday nights at the Helena Amphitheater. 1. Alvaro and Nuria Sanchez 2. Abby and Ava Michl 3. Kimberly and Carly Cruz 4. David, Ashley and Kaylee Dunn 5. Martin and Brandy Coffey and Mila Dahlen 6. Hannah and Jacob Cost 7. Shannon and Anna Shuford 8. Jayla Carter and Faith Fuller 9. Joe, Anna, Lydia, JoJo and Joshua Duffy 10. Marsha Minter, Paige Hanscom, Sandy Smith and Penny Weldon
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Hundreds of senior residents attended the 2015 Shelby County Senior Picnic on May 21 at Oak Mountain State Park. 1. Joe Nadler and Mike Gonis 2. Nellie Nelson and Maxine Kirkland 3. Jessica Dobbs and PJ Vining 4. Robin Harrell and Leathric Washington
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The city of Alabaster held its first teen summer movie night on June 9 at Veterans Park off Alabama 119. 1. Grace Ajewell, Miranda Dean and Seth Dean 2. Terrance Marcus and Gavyn Noss 3. Ashley Traylor and Mackenzie Andrews 4. Kyle, Kensley and Bronson Wright 5. Kole Williams, Brayden Pitts, Riley Ward and Kelsey Tangle 6. Mason Millsap, Kent O’Daniel and Cameron O’Daniel 7. Caroline Herringdon and Lindsey Flynn 8. Kayla Haler, Wesley Brown and Brianna Dewilde 9. Seth, Lindsey and Daniel Harrison
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Art enrichment camp at Forest Oaks Elementary The Shelby County Schools Community Education Program hosted an art enrichment camp at Forest Oaks Elementary School for children in first through sixth grades June 22-26. 1. Jordynne Rose, Griffin Ellis and Madison Heatherly 2. Pheobe Clark and Reagan Rikard 3. Kate Perry and Addelyn Harris 4. Ava Greer Hughes, Ava Reese Waldrop, Jesslyn Pendley, Brantley Devenyus, Reagan Rikard and art teacher Mari Newton
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A MAYZIN’ PARTIES & EVENTS LLC WE DELIVER FUN!!! Parties, Weddings, Characters, Event Decorating. 205-601-5718 or 205-907-7071 ABBCO Service Corp., Hiring Part-time, 2nd Shift Cleaners • Clanton, AL Area. Experience preferred. Must pass required background checks. 800-2463221 x 524 Leave Name & Number WATERPROOFING! Wet & leaking crawlspaces or basement? We’ll repair! Caulking, french drains, kill mold & mildew, grates installed. 24/7 service in most areas. Lic/ Ins CALL 205.230.8197, Tim Rogers Cartage Company is looking for Dry-Bulk Lime and Cement Drivers for our Terminal in Alabaster, AL. Call Brian 800-507-8848 www.tankstar.com ***Now Hiring*** Now accepting applications at all terminal locations • Paid Time Off/Holidays • Rewards and Recognition Programs • Retirement Plan/Company Match • Personal Benefits/ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance. floridarockandtanklines.com 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 Part-Time Property Caretaker for apartments/ Hoover. Duties include: apartment turns, cleaning, painting, maintenance. Apply:
www.Accessiblespace.org or fax: (651)645-0541.Job Code 660 EOE/AA Company Drivers and Owner Operators Home at least once a wk. Exc benefits, pay. Must have Class A CDL w Hazmat & Tanker endorsements, 2 yrs OTR exp, good safety record. 800-3382717 Advantage Electric is Growing Again! Looking for Journeyman or Helper willing to learn. Call 205-876-4269. JOBS IN ALABAMA!! AIDT assists employers throughout AL by identifying qualified applicants by recruitment, screening & training services. Visit www. aidt.edu/jobs for latest jobs & training! HIRING CDL/NON CDL (w/ delivery experience). Excellent salary & benefits. DOT & MVR required. DFWP/EOE. Apply in person to: Alabama Crown Dist Co., 1330 Corporate Woods Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007. Fax resume to 205-605-1406. RNs. Alacare Home Health & Hospice is hiring Registered Nurses for the Clanton area. Join Alabama’s Elite Agency – family owned since 1970! EOE. Apply on-line www. alacare.com There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions affecting 53 million adults and 300,000 children. www.arthritis.org $10 OFF Service Call (Reg $55)! American Holmes Heating & Air, LLC 205-479-9148. AL# 14098 www.americanholmeshvac.com
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All About The Kids Wedding gown and formal dresses, short and long; cut glass, vases and dishes; Pfaltzgraff 10-place setting- tea rose pattern. Hwy 31- 1 mile North of Thorsby on Right 205-646-2880 LPNs NEEDED Please call or send resume: Monica Smith, RN DON • 205-436-5601 • Monica. Smith@corizonhealth.com OR View jobs & apply @ www. careerbuilder.com EOE/AAP/DTR Automation Personnel Services is Hiring For Forklift Operations, Material Handling, and/or General Labor Chilton County Area. Light and heavy industrial environment, great long term career opportunity. Must pass drug screen and background check. Forklift certification and clamp truck exp. a plus,but not a requirement. 5857 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, AL 36117 Call 334.274.1004 For More Information
Bama Concrete Hiring Mixer Drivers • Local deliveries. Class-B+ CDL, 2yrs MINIMUM heavy haul experience/ CleanMVR. Competitive Pay/ Great Benefits. Apply in person: 2180 Hwy 87, Alabaster, 35007 Bama Concrete. Birmingham is looking for a QC Manager. Must have knowledge of concrete, aggregates, mix design characteristics & performance, good math, communication & organizational skills a must. We offer competitive pay, BCBS, supplemental insurance, company vehicle, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Apply in person at any of our locations: 2180 Hwy 87, Alabaster 35007, 6500 Amber Hills Rd, Irondale 35173 Or 1088 Vulcan Dr, Bessemer 35022 Beelman is Now Hiring! Diesel Mechanic Needed for Our Montevallo Terminal. Call Glen Madsen @ 205-6655507or email resume to: jobs@ beelman.com
Automation Personnel Services in Pelham Responsibilities include: Assembly, Construction Using Power Tools, Detail Oriented, Able to Lift 50lbs Regularly. Requirements: Tape Measure Test & Drug Screen. Applications Accepted: Monday–Friday 8:30am–11:00am & 1:00pm–3:00pm We do accept walk in applications. 2145 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 444-9774
Bibb Medical Center • LPN’s and RN’s BMC Nursing Home • CNA and LPN’s All shifts: PT & FT positions available. Contact HR: bmchr@ bibbmedicalcenter.com Apply On-line at bibbmedicalcenter.com
Foster a Dog...Save a Life! Bama Bully Rescue www.BamaBully.org
COME RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS Big M-Transportation $500 Orientation Pay.
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.
$1500 Sign On Bonus. Personal Dispatcher 24/7. 2015 Equipment Arriving. Driver Friendly Company. Great Home Time..Lease Purchase Program. Up to $0.42/mile in 6 months. Contact Jacob at: 877-5532448. www.bigmtransport.com Ordained Minister. Nondenominational. Willing to do weddings, large and small. I have been serving the Birmingham Area for 15yrs. (205)515-8843 goodthings1975@gmail.com FREE GED SUMMER SCHOOL by Central Alabama Community College. Now meeting in Calera: 205-668-4398. Columbiana: 205-670-9219. Call 256-378-2017 to enroll. CAMELOT CHARTERS & HAULERS Now Hiring!! CDL drivers with and without passenger endorsements. Call Camelot 205-814-1911 CDL Skills And Test Training, LLC. Day & Evening Classes. Hoover/Pelham Area. 205-2535960 FT Presser at Calera Dry Cleaner. Top salary, vacation, health & life insurance. Call Terry: 205-283-5372 Call the Cleaning Lady! General Residential and Commercial Cleaning personalized for your special home or office! Call Kelly for a break! 205-260-2769 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
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Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is hiring for the following positions • LPN Charge Nurse • Certified Nursing Assistant • Housekeeping Assistant, Part time. Interested applicants should apply in person to: 22969 Hwy 25, Columbiana, AL. Resumes may also be sent 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 Corizon Health, a provider of health services, is hiring full & part time in the medical field. View postings & apply: CorizonHealth.com or www. careerbuilder.com EOE/AAP/ DTR Noises in your Attic? Could be more than just wind! Critter Control of Central Alabama. Call (205)621-2180 Drivers Wanted: Class A CDLHome Daily, Full & Part-time. Childersburg area. 256-5913169 or 256-892-7692 Now Hiring HVAC Technicians • Medical, dental, vision insurance • Paid holidays and vacation. Apply online or send inquiry/resume tojobs@ dlinc.net Soon the mark of the beast will be enforced! • Free Book & Bible Study • PO Box 171 Samantha, Al 35482 205-339-4837 Dawson Landscape Group. Custom Outdoor lighting, Firepits, irrigation, weed control packages. dawsonlandscapegroup.com. 205-532-9793 $5,000 RN Sign-On Bonus For More Information Contact Annie.Miller @dchsystem.com Apply online at: www.dchsystem.com
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TARGET AUCTION. Advanced Real Estate Marketing. 800476-3939 www.targetauction. com NOW HIRING • Disaster Restoration, a stable company in Leeds Alabama, is seeking an Accounting Manager/ Site Supervisor. Review job posting at: DisasterRestoration. net or submit a resume to: pmest1991@gmail.com NOW HIRING LPN’s • Needed in Local Clanton Area for Private Duty Nursing • Call (800) 844-0195 Hiring Full/Part Time Hygienist Position. Relaxed family-oriented atmosphere. Montevallo area. Call 6652224 & ask for Tina or fax resume to 665-2245. Dunn Building Company has an immediate opening for a CDL driver. Mechanic skills are a plus! Class A CDL required along with current long form physical and medical card. Must be willing to travel. Drug test will be administered before employment. Benefits include BCBS medical/dental insurance, Aetna Life/Disability insurance, 401k, vacation and holidays. Apply by visiting: dunnbuildingcompany.com and download an application, send to kroberson@ dunnbuildingcompany.com or fax 205-510-0301.EOE M/F/ Disabled/Veteran HELP WANTED: Landscape Foreman & Labor Position. Foreman must have 3 yrs exp. Labor position- 1 yr exp. Must be a legal citizen, have DL & own transportation. Located in Hoover. Call Andrew 205807-3200
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 205-6683316. Evergreen Transport, LLC has an immediate opening for Day & Night Shift Class B Diesel Mechanics at its terminal in Calera, Alabama. Job duties include repairing, maintaining and overhauling of heavy duty fleet truck/trailers. If interested, please contact Shane Jones @ 205-668-3316 or apply in person @ 8278 Hwy 25 South in Calera, AL. NOW HIRING Housekeeping/Janitorial In Alabaster Area. Apply Now at First Choice Personnel, 7001 Crestwood Blvd, Suite 118, Birmingham, AL 35201 205-510-3100 www.fcpersonnel.com Commercial Driver Positions Available for Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia locations. 2-years commercial driving experience and clean 3-year MVR required. Benefits included! Home at night! Apply online: www. foleyproducts.com Or On-Site: 1091 Scott Dr. Clanton, AL ONLINE AUCTIONS www.GTAOnlineAuctions.com 205-326-0833 Granger, Thagard & Assoc. Jack F. Granger #873 Hiring Stylists Avg Pay $12 & Up Chelsea & Calera Areas 205-966-7254
Welder Training Short Term Licensing. Call for Details. 866-432-0430 ESDschool.com
Ground Effects Lawn Care and Landscaping (205) 9104558 Lawn Care, landscaping, hardscape, decks & patios, pressure washing. Free estimates. Mention this ad and get 10% off first service.
$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
Gypsum Express LTD. Class A CDL Drivers needed! Bridgeport, AL Terminal Opening Soon! Top pay and benefits, plus bonuses! Call Melissa @1-866-317-6556 ext. 3
Hardee’s Now Hiring • Crew Members/Hoover • Management/Calera. Email resume to: hardees2007@ bellsouth.net LPN’S, RN’S, CNA’S Full & Part time, 2nd & 3rd Shift. Apply in person: Hatley Health Care, 300 Medical Ctr. Dr., Clanton, AL 35045 Need A Healthcare Cerification? 2-Day Phlebotomy • 5-Day Medical Assistant. It doesn’t have to take weeks or months, get your certification now! HealthCareCareerGroup.com (800) 897-1773 Real Estate Auctions ~ John Dixon & Associates www.johndixon.com J&M Tank Lines, Inc CDL-A Drivers Needed for Local and OTR. $3,000 Sign On Bonus. www.jmtank.com Call Jeff Sandlin @256-2453933. REFUGE CHURCH Join me for powerful teaching. Every Sunday at 10am in the Conference Room at the Comfort Suites, 2235 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124. Transportation is available. Contact Elder Jerome Gaines at 205-447-5752. Kerry Construction & Home Improvements: For all your home exterior needs. Specializing in vinyl siding and windows, seamless gutters, doors etc. Call for free estimate. Roy 256-310-4905 or Thomas 256-282-0133 Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com Others buy Gold, We buy Jewelry! 205-251-3381 Downtown Birmingham www.levysfinejewelry.com Immediate-Opening: Class A or B CDL-drivers. Must have 2-3 years’ experience, ability to work nights, days- some out-of-town travel. Tri-axle
dump experience preferred. Home weekends when working out-of-state. Clean criminal background/good driving record required. For more details: 205-755-7264 Or Apply-in-person: Lake Mitchell Construction Lil Angels Learning Center Ages 3 wks to 12yrs Meals and Trips in One Low Price! 200 Ridge Drive, Pelham 205-663-1852 NEED A JOB? Lyons HR has jobs. Various positions available. Apply at: 490 Wildwood Circle N., Ste. 150, Birmingham, AL 35209 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 House Cleaners Wanted 25-35 Hrs a week no nights or wknds Car, D.L & insurance req Located in Pelham Call for appt 358-1800 www.maidpro.com/ birmingham Service Technician • Top Pay, Benefits & Commission! Apply in person: Mainline Heating & Air 400 Hillwood Park S. Alabaster (205) 664-4751 Clerical Position in a Busy HVAC Company. Drug Free. Apply in Person: Mainline Heating & Air Conditioners, Inc 400 Hillwood Park S • Alabaster (205)664-4751 McDonald’s is Now Hiring in Chelsea, Pelham & Alabaster! Apply at www.mcalabama.com Medical Phone Sales • Call on new and existing customers. Full-Time $12/hr PLUS Benefits/ Bonus/Commission. 40K to 60K per year possible. Homewood Area. Resumes Only to: chrisw@mymdi.net GUITAR INSTRUCTION If you possess an impassioned desire to study the guitar, I can develop your skills to levels exceeding your expectations. Michael Shaw 205-670-5020
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 Montgomery Stockyard Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in Clanton. Call Lane at 205389-4530. For other hauling arrangements, contact Wes in Harpersville 205-965-8657” Ignite Your Career with Mspark! For current openings, visit: www.mspark.com/ our-company/careers/or send resume: wscott@mspark.com. Mspark offers competitive compensation, benefits and a team-oriented work environment. EOE. 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 Manufacturing/Assembly positions available in Calera area. Full time hours, all shifts available. Call today 205-2673910 Entry Level Construction Jobs! Must pass DOT physical, drug & background check. Clean driving record. Reliable transportation & telephone required. Call 205-668-2626 HUGHES NET • Gen4 High-Speed Satellite Internet Is Available Where You Live! FREE Standard Installation Limited Time Offer! Ask about FREE router! Call 800-266-4409 www.pbsinternet.com Class A CDL Drivers Needed Immediately. 3 Yrs Min Driving History With Dump Trailer Experience *$1000 Retention Bonus
*Local Hauling *Home Nights APPLY ONLINE: perdidotrucking.com Perdido Trucking Service, LLC 251.470.0355 OTR Class A Driver in Montgomery, AL. • 3 years experience • $.40-.50 per mile • Paid weekly • BCBS Insurance • Home Weekends • EZ & prepass • Safety bonus Call: (334) 288-8106 Quality Correctional Health Care has several nursing opportunities in Columbiana and Pell City. For more information and to apply, please visit http://qchcweb. applicantpro.com. HIRING Director for Christian Early Learning Center, 6wks to 4k. Also, PT Afternoon Teachers, AM/PM Subs in Helena. Call 426-1910 or email resume to bill@rbchelena. org Saginaw Recycling Hiring for Laborer • Mon-Fri 8-5 • Sat 8-2. For more info call (205)620-4304 • 22 Shady Acre Lane • Alabaster 35007 Salvation Army BiWeekly Auction • 1401 FL Shuttlesworth Dr, Bham. Used electronics, furniture, equipment, bric-a-brac. Fee $4-$5. Public welcome! Call for details: (205)252-8151
Baptist Health System See current openings & apply at www.baptisthealthalabama.org RV LOTS FOR SALE! Big Deals starting at $49,500! Oversized RV Lots with many amenities. 256-709-1820 Smith Lake RV Resort www.smithlakervresort.com Order Selectors Food Dist. Center in Pelham Al. Day Shift: Mon-Fri. 40+ hours/ week 10:00AM until finished (varies). $10.00-$14.00/ hour. Benefits: medical, vision, dental, vacation & 401k. Requirements: •Reading & math skills •Lift 60 lbs. repetitively. •Work in +90 Temperature •Work in -10 Temperature •Walking majority of day. Apply 10:30AM-5:00PM Southeastern Food, 201 Parker Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 205-685-4551 Southern Haulers LLC CDL Class A Drivers Needed Immediate openings for Local & Regional CDL Class A Drivers. Req: 23 yrs of age, 1 yr Class A CDL exp necessary, good MVR. Excellent wages, medical & dental ins, 401K, life ins. If interested, call 1-800-537-4621 or www.southernhaulersllc.com EOE PLUMBERS NEEDED Call 6822828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@sps9.com
PAINT ANY ROOM FOR ONLY $50 Walls, only 1 coat. Wallpaper removing, plastering and drywall repairs. Same day service. 205-699-1001
Electricians Needed Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Call 682-2828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@ sps9.com
Office Manager - Helena Small Business - Great communication/organizational skills, computer, social media experience a must. Looking to develop a long-term career? Call Mr. Scott 205-664-9644
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS!!!!! Need 5 motivated workers to replace 5 lazy ones! Loaders, assistant manager, customer service positions, sales reps. Need valid DL. No experience neccesary. Long hours, but very competitive pay. Call Drew (205) 490-1003 or (404) 723-1322
RESTORATION TECHS! Must pass background check & drug test, have reliable transportation & good driving record. P/T position available. Will train. Serious inquiries call 205-424-4211.
CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/ Pelham Call Stephen (205)663-2822
Electrician - FT Supreme Electric, a local based company in Pelham. Must be willing to learn & work hard. Go to: www.supremeelectrical.com. Print empl app under Contact Us and mail to: Supreme Electric, 231 Commerce Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124 or call 205-453-9327. 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 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 Dr. Robert F Bradford Jr. is proud to announce the opening of Toothbud Dentistry, in Calera. Medicaid accepted. Call ands chedule your appointment today! (205)668-7766 The Tutoring Center 205-987-9577 hoover.tutoringcenter.com Looking for a Full Time Site Manger at our Clanton Car Wash Location. Must be 18 years or older and be able to pass background and drug test. Email your resume to eric@ acwcompany.com HIRING EXPERIENCED CDL-A COMPANY TANKER DRIVERS IN YOUR AREA! Regional runs - Chemical hauls *Get Home Weekly!* **Earn Up to $60K Per Year** Average 2,000-2,500 miles/ week. Paid product training$800/week. Full benefits + 401K. CDL-A, 2 Years Tractor Trailer Experience, tanker and hazmat endorsements, passport and TWIC required. Call 888-572-3662 Now! www.trimac.com MANUFACTURED HOMES MOBILE HOMES with land. Ready to move in. Owner financing with approved
credit. 3 bdrm., 2 bath. No renters.1-205-289-8899 VMFhomes.com 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! Villa Maria Apartments Affordable Housing for Ages 62 & above or Mobility Impaired • Income Based Rent • Gated Community 205-836-7839 205-833-0532 Call today for an application and/or appt. Steven’s Wack-n-Sack A Growing Lawn Care & Landscape Company seeking qualified applicants for Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Technicians. Call 205-621-8531 NOW HIRING CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS $5000 Sign-On Bonus 3-years experience/ Hazmat Endorsement required. Excellent benefit package: 401K, PTO/paid holidays, Insurance. Call Mary: 979-4132140 or 979-413-2192 jobs@ westernintl.com Tree Nursery Worker Needed- responsible with mechanical skills. Duties: Operating forklift, farm tractors and equipment. Welding, ground maintenance, service equipment, check fluid levels & clean after each use. Maintain safe/clean work area. Requires valid-DL & reliable transportation. 334-365-2488 HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT TODAY! World Heritage www.whhosts.com 1-800-888-9040 or 404-307-8830 info@world-heritage.org Seeking Client Care Specialist for Hoover healthcare office. 30 to 40 hours weekly. Strong communication, computer and telephone skills essential. Send resume to kmckenzie@ lavacapartners.com.
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OUT & ABOUT Crosscreek Community Market
Calera and Shelby Train Ride
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Summer Reading Rewards Party: A Summer Reading Program Rewards Party will be held Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Vernice Stoudenmire Library in Wilsonville. Prizes will be given.
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the American premiere of Birmingham Alan Litsey’s comedy, “Nest of Angels,” on Aug. 7 at 8 p.m., Aug. 8 at 8 p.m., Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. Matinee will be Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.
Crosscreek Community Market: Crosscreek Community Market will be held 5:30-8 p.m. on Aug. 4. Vendors and food trucks will be participating. Held in the parking lot of Crosscreek Baptist Church, the event is a Aug. 8 Pancake breakfast: A pancake way of gathering the community Groove Daddy: Local musicians breakfast will be held at Shelby together to showcase the local Groove Daddy take the stage for a night of good music and good Iron Works Park on Aug. 1 from artisans and farmers. times at the Shelby County Arts 7-10 a.m. The event includes $5 Council Gallery in Columbiana all-you-can-eat pancakes and Aug. 5 Nature Story Time: Nature on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 7:30 coffee and tea. Story Time at Oak Mountain p.m. Get ready to rock out to God’s Garage Sale: God’s State Park will be held at 10 a.m. original songs as well as covers Garage Sale will be held at on Aug. 5. Call Emily at 620- of favorite R&B, funk, rock ‘n’ Asbury United Methodist 2520 for more information or roll and Motown tunes. Tickets Church on Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. email oakmountain.naturalist@ are $20. to noon. The sale affords the dcnr.alabama.gov. Lake Stomp: Get your feet wet church a way to serve and with this event at Oak Mountain minister to those less fortunate. Aug. 6 The church is located at Calera Sprouts: Come join State Park on Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. 6690 Cahaba Valley Road in an interactive story time and Attendees will be investigating play group at the Roy Downs what one might find in the lake Birmingham. Memorial Library in Calera. or stream or even the backyard Calera and Shelby Train Ride: It is open to all crawlers up to pond. Meet at the Park Office Take a trip back in time on 3 years. Come ready to sing, on Terrace Drive and then travel board vintage railroad coaches dance, listen and play. The first to the water. Be prepared to get restored to their former glory meeting of the month will be wet. at the Heart of Dixie Museum. Aug. 6, following by meetings Train rides will be held Aug. on Aug. 13, 20 and 27, from 9-10 Aug. 14 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. The Calera a.m. The library is located at Visiting Writers Series: Kyle Hannah stops by the Shelby and Shelby Railroad runs on 9700 Alabama 25 in Calera. County Arts Council Gallery a portion of the former L&N with his latest novel in the Time Alabama Mineral Railroad, Aug. 7 established in 1891. The train Nest of Angels at South City Assassins series, “Assassin’s ride lasts about an hour. Arrive Theatre: South City Theatre Gambit,” on Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. will hold performances of Along with serving in the one hour before departure. 80 | ShelbyLiving.com
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military, Hannah has penned several short stories and three novels. As an avid reader of sci-fi and fantasy, Hannah was inspired to write his own fictional stories. Admission is free. UM Tennessee Valley Area Alumni Back to School Kickoff: The University of Montevallo, in conjunction with the Huntsville Art League’s Lowe Mill Friday Concerts on the Dock series, will hold the UM Tennessee Valley Area Alumni Back to School Kickoff from 5:30-8 p.m. The reservation fee is $10. Students, parents, alumni and friends are invited. RSVP by emailing Tracy Payne Rockco at paynet@ montevallo.edu or calling 6656215.
Aug. 15
Beach Music with Panama Jack and the Hangouts: This is Carolina Beach Music from the ‘50s and ‘60s you can “bop and shag” to at the Shelby County Arts Council on at 7:30 p.m. Attendees will hear music from The Temptations, The Drifters, The Tams, The Embers and more, all performed by Panama Jack and the Hangouts. Tickets are $20.
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Aug. 18
Breakfast with the Expert: Join Kevin Pitts, LMT, NMT, CMMP, certified massage therapist at Spa One Nineteen specializing in sports and orthopedics, to learn about the common benefits and misconceptions of massage therapy. On Aug. 18 from 8-9 a.m., Pitts will share how he utilizes his expertise in muscle anatomy to customize the session to best benefit each client’s individual needs. A wide range of massage treatments will be discussed, including deep tissue, therapeutic, hot stone, sports massage and prenatal massage. This event is free, but call 408-6550 for reservations.
held Aug. 25 from 6-8 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road in Pelham. All proceeds will benefit the Pelham Library Building Fund. Tickets are $25 advance or $30 at the door. Advance tickets are also available from any Pelham Library Guild member, at the Pelham Public Library and Iberia Bank in Pelham. Tickets are also available at Eventbrite.
Calera Library Book Club: Come join the book club at the Roy Downs Memorial Library in Calera. The club will meet Aug. 25 from 6-7 p.m. A book is available the first of each month. Those who read it are invited to attend a lively book discussion. The library is located at 9700 Alabama 25 in Aug. 22 The Lady with All the Answers Calera. For more information, – The Ann Landers Story: call 668-7200. Shelby County Arts Council favorite Dolores Hydock Aug. 27 returns to regale audiences Healthy Tailgating Recipe with her unique storytelling Demo and Tasting: Come and acting skills in “The Lady for a cooking demo and with All the Answers – The tasting of healthy tailgating Ann Landers Story,” on Aug. 22 food with culinary nutrition at 7:30 p.m. This one-woman expert and registered dietitian play about the famous advice Holley Grainger from 6-7:30 columnist shows a glimpse into p.m. Grainger is a nationally the life of a woman who shared sought-after speaker who her advice every morning provides engaging culinary to millions of readers. Come demonstrations focused on for an entertaining evening health and wellness. Recipe with a multitalented storyteller. cards and tailgate decorating ideas will also be provided. The Tickets are $20. cost is $15 per person. Call 408Glow Run, Walk or Crawl 6550 for reservations. 5K: The Helena High School Band Boosters are hosting the second annual Glow Run, Walk or Crawl 5K to benefit the HHS Band, and organizers of the event are currently looking for sponsors and runners interested in participating. The Glow Run, Walk or Crawl 5K will be on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at Helena High School.
Aug. 28
Tale for Tots Story Time: The Arc of Shelby County will hold Tale for Tots Story Time from 10-11 a.m. on Aug. 28.
Damon Johnson, Acoustic Solo Concert: Legendary Rocker Damon Johnson brings his acoustic show for one night only at the Shelby County Arts Council. Johnson’s credits Aug. 25 Taste of Pelham: The Taste include: Whisky Falls, Brother of Pelham, presented by the Cane, Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper Pelham Library Guild, will be and The Black Star Riders. All August 2015 | 81
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11th Annual Save the O’s 5K and Fun Run
seats are general admission. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 29
11th Annual Save the O’s 5K and Fun Run: The 11th Annual Save the O’s 5K and Fun Run
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will be held Aug. 29 from 8-11 a.m. at Greystone Golf and Country Club. The 5K run/walk will start at 8 a.m., and the 1-mile fun run/walk will start at 9:15 a.m. Sponsored by the Greystone Foundation in loving memory of Lori Johnson, the event benefits the Norma
Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation, which promotes awareness about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and raise much-needed funds for research. For more information or to sign up for the race, go to Runsignup.com/Race/AL/ Hoover/SavetheOs5K. l
Shelby Living is happy to feature community events in its monthly calendar. The event must take place in Shelby County or be sponsored by a Shelby Countybased group. Email details to Katie.mcdowell@shelbyliving. com.