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Change of heart
Survivors champion heart health education efforts
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FROM THE EDITOR
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hile interviewing two local women for our heart health feature story this month, I realized how far-reaching this particular issue is in our society. No one – regardless of age, gender, race or environmental factors – is exempt from potentially facing heart problems, such as a congenital heart defect or heart disease. It’s easier to rationalize a middleaged, overweight smoker with high cholesterol having heart problems than a 29-year-old mother who exercises on a regular basis. Listening to Tiffany Bell, a young mother of two, and Casi Ferguson, an active career woman, recount the scary events leading up to when they each found out they had a heart issue was eyeopening for me. Until they started experiencing strange symptoms, these women didn’t know their hearts were anything but healthy. I turned 28 years old in January, and before now, I wouldn’t have thought it possible for someone close to my age
– and in good overall health – to experience such unexpected, lifethreatening problems with her heart. But it’s possible, as Bell and Ferguson will tell you, and more people need to be aware of the signs, symptoms and risk factors surrounding heart disease. As you read these survivors’ stories, consider visiting the American Heart Association’s website, Heart.org, for more information. The 2017 Birmingham Heart Ball is set for Saturday, March 4, and will serve as a 30th anniversary fundraising event fueling local research, advocacy and community education efforts in the fight against heart disease and stroke. On a lighter note, this issue of Shelby Living also highlights local artists, businesses and community volunteers in Shelby County. Do you know of a local person or business you’d like to see featured in the magazine? Email me at Emily.Sparacino@ shelbyliving.com with any ideas you have. I hope 2017 is shaping up to be a great year for you. Thank you for making Shelby Living a part of it! l
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Emily.Sparacino@shelbyliving.com ON THE COVER After she was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect last year, 30-year-old Tiffany Bell got involved with the Go Red for Women campaign to help raise awareness of CHD and heart disease. Cover design: Connor Bucy Photography: Stephanie Fisher Photography 2 | ShelbyLiving.com
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LETTING THE GOOD TIMES ROLL SCAC announces February entertainment lineup TURNING ON THE LIGHTS Craig Doriety explores artistic side in designing lamps
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THE SIMPLE LIFE
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ere we are a few weeks into 2017, and chances are some things have yet to be crossed off your to-do list. Do those things contain words like “organizing,” “downsizing,” “cleaning out” and “decluttering?” While those tasks may be at the top Lisa Phillips, owner of SimpleWorks, of your mental list, you may be slow Simpleworks.guru on where or how to begin. lisa@simpleworks.guru While most of us can recognize 205.981.7733 clutter on our kitchen counters or around our desks, understanding how it walked through our doors can be eye-opening. We know that we have to physically remove those piles of papers (decluttering), but how did it get there in the first place and who brought it in? uAcquiring. Many times others are to blame. School papers and projects, mail, furniture from a parent’s downsizing, etc., are all ways that you acquire things you may or may not have room for or even need. Gifts are another way things appear in our space. As hard as it may be, you may need to say “no” to things you don’t have room for when involved in someone else’s downsizing project. Discipline yourself to deal with the mail right away and immediately purge expired sale papers and school flyers. uBuying. You paid money to bring it into your home or office. Oftentimes we associate money with value. This is one reason many people can’t dispose of a closet full of clothes that do not fit, appliances that aren’t being used or books they won’t read. Before making a purchase, ask yourself these five questions: Can I borrow this from someone else? Do I already have something similar? Where will I store this? Do I have time to use it or take care of it? Why do I want it? uConsenting. This is the invisible clutter that takes your time, robbing you of something you’ll never get back. Clutter doesn’t just intrude on your physical space; it can eat away at your mental capacity, which can cause overwhelming stress. When you understand how the door opened for clutter to appear in your world, you’ll know how to keep the door shut and not let it walk right in without even ringing the doorbell. It’s that simple. l
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CHHS debate students take first place CHHS sophomore and Debate Team member Olivia Thomas won first place in the Lincoln-Douglas event at the 2016 PrattVegas Christmas Classic Speech and Debate Tournament on Dec. 3 in Prattville. According to CHHS teacher and Debate Team sponsor Jessica Newman, Thomas won four rounds of LincolnDouglas debates, which are a type of one-on-one debate practiced at high school debate tournaments. Newman said Thomas faced several issues with her debate techniques during her freshman year, and her improvements have not gone unnoticed. Newman said students are ranked by degrees, which is determined by how many tournaments a student has participated in and how many rounds they have won. Newman currently holds the excellence degree. Newman also said senior Cade Pruitt and sophomore Maddy Seeboth will competed at the Isidore Newman School Invitational in New Orleans from Dec. 9 through Dec. 11. Newman said this is the first time students have traveled out of state for a tournament.
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Miss Alabama visits Helena Miss Alabama 2016 Hayley Barber took some time out of her busy schedule to visit Helena and participate in a meetand-greet at the Sassy Sisters Boutique in Helena on Dec. 3. Barber, who is from Pelham and graduated from Pelham High School in 2012, was crowned Miss Alabama in June and since that time has traveled to numerous places including competing in the 2017 Miss America competition in September. On Dec. 3, Barber was in a much more relaxed environment as she greeted customers in the boutique before participating in the city of Helena’s annual Christmas Parade. “I love traveling Alabama and getting to be Miss Alabama,” Barber said. “That was one of my goals, and obviously I competed for five years and it was something I really wanted. Since coming
back from Miss America, I’ve been emceeing pageants and I’ve been to the National Peanut Festival and just done different appearances.” Barber grew up near Helena and said she loves downtown Helena and Buck Creek because she used to spend so much time there. Barber is now a senior majoring in marketing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is also in preoptometry. Her platform is all about promoting healthy vision and ensuring everyone receives eye examinations. “My platform is to give free eye examinations and to promote healthy vision with children,” Barber said. “It’s called sight for small eyes.” In addition to promoting her platform, a large portion of being Miss Alabama includes making appearances and greeting people from different areas.
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Copes in top 50 teachers in the world
Foundation raises $10,000 In November, a $10,000 check from the Elaine Roberts Foundation was presented to the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s of Alabama for their Xenograft project. “It was a great moment for me because this is what the foundation is about,” said Alabaster resident Laura Roberts. “It is all about raising awareness and finding different research projects to help other children.” Laura Roberts lost her daughter, Elaine, to childhood cancer in February. Elaine, 16, was diagnosed with Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma in May 2015. Roberts said the donation made in memory of Elaine, is the “first fruits” of fundraising efforts spearheaded by the Foundation. A community garage sale was held at Thompson High School in 2015, and the Foundation donates 100 percent of the collected funds to pediatric cancer research. “Elaine was on the tennis team at
Thompson High School, so some of the tennis moms began thinking of a way to support families dealing with similar situations,” Roberts said. “In 2015, several of the tennis moms organized and held a yard sale in the THS cafeteria to raise money to support Elaine. A second yard sale was held this year and it was very successful.” The Foundation works to join with doctors and scientists in the search for a cure. Since 2011, eight children have been treated at Children’s of Alabama for Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. Currently, three of the eight children have survived. “We want to make a difference,” Roberts said. “I know firsthand how underfunded childhood cancer research is. I also know how hard cancer is and how devastating it is on families. Being able to donate to Children’s of Alabama where Elaine was treated really means a lot.”
Thompson High School engineering teacher Brian Copes’ efforts to connect students in Shelby County with their counterparts in Central America have had a wide-reaching effect – And a global teacher award foundation has taken notice. The Varkey Foundation, which presents the Global Teacher Prize to one teacher in the world each year, recently released its top 50 finalists for the 2017 award. Of the 50 finalists, Copes was one of only five teachers from the United States, joining colleagues from New York, North Carolina and California. The winner of the Global Teacher Prize receives a $1 million award, and is awarded to a teacher “who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession.” Copes was nominated by former Alabaster City Schools Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction Cena Davis. Before he began teaching at Thompson High School in 2015, Copes taught in Chelsea and Calera, and formed a relationship with Jutiapa, Honduras. At Calera High School and now THS, Copes has supervised student programs to better the lives for their counterparts in Honduras through projects such as creating easy-to-assemble basic utility vehicles, prosthetic legs made out of Toyota motor mounts and installing a large water chlorinator during a trip to the town last summer.
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NSB kicks off holidays with recitals North Shelby Baptist Church welcomed in the Christmas season through song and dance with the church’s school of the performing arts recitals Dec. 9 and 10 in the church’s sanctuary. NSBC school of the performing arts director Susane Parsons said the dance and music students have been preparing for the recitals for the majority of the semester. Parsons said the recitals were broken down into four events to give all of the students an ample amount of time to showcase what they had been working on throughout the semester. She said the dancers performed on Friday night and the musicians had three separate recitals on Saturday divided by beginners, intermediate and advanced students. She said they were recently able to bring 26 music students to Somerby senior living at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen to perform for the residents. She said the school is part of a ministry outreach for the church and offers music, dance and theater lessons. Parsons said the ministry is in its 12th year and has been teaching lessons in music, dance and theater since 2005. She said the year is split into two semesters and follows a similar calendar to the local schools.
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New salon opens in Helena A new hair salon and threading spa is open in the Helena area next door to the Marathon service station located off Shelby County 52. Dior Hair and Threading Spa opened Nov. 21 and will offer a wide range of services to customers. Salon owner Nishat Ali described the business as a full-service salon minus nail service. The salon offers adult and kids haircuts, shampoo, blow dry and style, color, highlights, perms, deep conditioning treatments, up-dos, eyebrow wax or threadings, chin wax or threadings, upper lip wax or threadings, full face wax or threadings, underarm wax, full arms wax, full legs wax, bikini wax, Brazilian wax, mini facial, full facial and henna tattoos. “We are a full-service salon, and this
is my passion, and I enjoy doing all of these things,” Ali said. “I have 15 years of experience doing this, and I’ve lived in the Birmingham area for almost 10 years.” Ali also said that walk-ins are welcome and no appointments are necessary. The salon is currently holding a grand opening special where all adult haircuts are $9.99 and kids’ haircuts are $7.99. A free shampoo will also be given with any style. The salon is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. Ali said she is currently hiring stylists who have a cosmetology or barber license. The salon can be reached at 436-8294.
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Letting the good times roll SCAC announces February entertainment lineup
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et the good times roll at the Shelby County Arts Council. February is another exciting month featuring great performances in Columbiana. You don’t have to look for good quality entertainment. Check out what’s going on this month. Kicking off February is The Elnora Spencer Band on Saturday, Feb. 11. Spencer is back on our stage singing some of your favorite blues, soul and American classics. Her talent and long history of performing with legends such as BB King, Jimmy Reed and Willie King, to name a few, is unrivaled. She began performing at a young age, and through hard work and honing her skill, she was awarded Birmingham Area Music Awards, Best Female Vocalist in 2002 and Blues Hall of Fame, Master Blues Artist from Alabama, 2014. Spend a romantic evening with this legendary lady of the blues. This is the perfect opportunity for an early Valentine’s Day celebration. Join us in the Black Box Theater on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include a pre-show beverage reception. Also in February, the Mardi Gras Bash featuring 2BLU and the Lucky Stiffs returns to the Black Box Theater. This highly anticipated event features music from the winners of the 2016 Best of the Best category for “Best Local Musicians.” 2BLU knows how to bring down the house with their fun and energetic performance. Playing some of their original tunes and some favorite covers, they will surely have you dancing in the aisles. SCAC Executive Director and front man Bruce Andrews says, “Sometimes events become a tradition when you least expect them to. Three plus years ago we put on the first Mardi Gras themed show at the SCAC Black Box Theater. It sold out and has followed suit every year since. “All of our shows at the theater are quality entertainment, but many are more of sit down concert and listening events,”
he continued. “The Mardi Gras show has more of a festive atmosphere with all the beads and color you might expect. Regional favorites 2BLU & The Lucky Stiffs are a fun band that enjoys interacting with the audience. Come prepared to let the good times roll.” Grab your Mardi Gras beads and head to the Shelby County Arts Council on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include a pre-show beverage reception. If you’re looking for some great local arts and entertainment, look no further than the Shelby County Arts Council. There is always something happening in Columbiana. A great night of fun is closer than you think. To purchase tickets to these shows, see class schedules or become an SCAC member, visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com or call 669-0044. Be sure to like us on Facebook and find us on Instagram and Twitter to see all our latest news. l
Dave Gowens of 2 BLU and the Lucky Stiffs wears his most festive attire for this fun New Orleans style event.
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Turning on the
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Craig Doriety explores artistic side in designing lamps
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Story and photos by LAURA BROOKHART f I see a lamp in a found object, I let my imagination just take off on that idea,” says Craig Doriety, by weekday a senior designer with Southern Company who designs controls for high-voltage substations. “I credit my wife, Melinda, who makes pottery for bringing out my
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own creative side.” As he began traveling to art shows with her, Doriety began to want to develop his own interests, he said. “I have been into electronics since I was 12 years old,” he said. “My dad was a supervisory mechanic for a power company and he taught me hands-on skills. Most Saturdays, you could find
me buying parts at Westlake Mall or buying parts at Radio Shack.” Growing up, Doriety was into building model kits and also found himself enjoying science fiction authors such as Frenchman Jules Vern, who wrote books about a variety of innovations and technological advancements years before they were practical realities. A favorite movie later was the 1999 Wild Wild West, an American steampunk western action comedy film with Will Smith and Kevin Kline which grabbed his attention and perhaps influenced his own evolution toward steampunk style in his lighting creations. “My work often incorporates older agricultural items as well as those with an industrial flavor, the hallmark of the design movement/aesthetic categorized as Steampunk.” Doriety’s first show was Montevallo Art in the Park in spring 2016. He followed that with two shows in Mentone, their spring Rhododendron Festival in May and Colorfast in mid-October, then Montevallo ArtStalk and the Chilton County
Folk Art Festival in November. “These all went over better than I expected. I pick up items of interest at yard sales, thrift and antique shops,” he said, showing items he has used in his lighting creations—various pulleys, a block and tackle, a singletree (a crossbar used with horse-drawn wagons or plows), wooden cigar boxes, bicycle gears, kitchen utensils and vacuum tubes. “And it’s great when I can find antique (from the 30s) glass globes and bridge lamps to further stylize,” he said. Doriety even has plans for a lamp utilizing an old Vac-U-Tronic Vacuum Tester. “People have begun to bring me their own collectibles to make into lamps, too,” he notes. Doriety uses only new electrical wire cloth, which he special orders. It is a convincing older look often used on movie set props. The special Edison vintage-styled bulbs he chooses for each lamp complement the overall shape of the lamp’s silhouette. Look for Doriety at his first 2017 show in April at Montevallo’s Art in the Park. l
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Craig Doriety works on one of his lamps. Doriety’s steampunk chandelier reflects an industrial “flavor,” a hallmark of the steampunk design movement that influences his work. Two lamps in Doriety’s collection. Doriety’s hand light fixture. Doriety’s kitchen utensil lamp. Doriety also makes tube necklaces.
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Groceries
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Full Pantry offers personalized grocery delivery CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Full Pantry owner Madison Murphy carries a client’s groceries she picked up at the store. Murphy sorts grocery items. Murphy loads groceries into her vehicle.
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ome people find grocery shopping to be a daunting task. Whether it’s hard to unpack the groceries, wrangle the kids while shopping or finding the time to go out and shop, Madison Murphy hopes to help make the week a little less stressful and do the shopping.
Murphy’s business Full Pantry is a new grocery delivery service that will shop, deliver and unpack groceries for clients in the greater Birmingham area. Murphy launched the business last February and has been serving clients in the area since. She said the business officially turns one on Feb. 19 and is excited for the future and to watch her business grow.
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ABOUT FULL PANTRY Each of Madison Murphy's clients pays the amount on the receipt or receipts plus a 20-percent shopping and delivery fee with a $15 minimum and $40 maximum.
Each order is due by midnight the night before the delivery.
Anyone interested in Full Pantry or creating an order can visit Fullpantrybham.com.
LEFT: Murphy started her grocery delivery service a year ago to help families in the greater Birmingham area with their grocery shopping.
Murphy said she has always loved lists, organizing and grocery shopping and wanted to expand her passion into helping others de-stress their lives. “I teach piano and I just couldn’t add any more students,” Murphy said. “I prayed about what to do and the Lord pointed me toward Full Pantry.” Murphy also said her entrepreneurial father helped in the process of starting her first small business. “My dad knows small business and also gave us ideas we should start,” she said. “He helped me get started and I’m excited to see where it will go.” Murphy said she wants Full Pantry to become the source for local grocery delivery and serve all of Birmingham and wants the client to feel like they are doing the shopping without actually having to.
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“I really want to be able to have my clients trust me and their lists get less detailed and specific each time, because I’m learning about them and their needs,” she said. Megan Chenoweth said she has been a Full Pantry client from the beginning and loves the local aspect of using Murphy and her business. “My husband and I both work full-time and run our own business,” Chenoweth said. “We were looking at different options for grocery delivery and discovered Madison through some mutual friends, and it’s been great since.” Chenoweth said Murphy shops for them almost every week and she’s been able to mark one thing off her list. “In today’s day and age we seem to have an
“I want to support local businesses and make life a little easier for my clients.”
LEFT: Murphy loads grocery tote bags into her trunk to deliver to a client. RIGHT: Murphy delivers groceries to a client’s home.
— Madison Murphy ever-growing checklist,” Chenoweth said. “ Using Madison it’s been one less thing we have to worry about doing.” Murphy said she will shop at any store in the area and will even do multiple stores for an additional fee. Chenoweth said that because Full Pantry will deliver from any store was a big draw for her February 2017 | 17
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family. “We like to lead a healthy lifestyle and eat healthy foods that aren’t always at big chains,” Chenoweth said. “That’s what we really liked about Madison’s mission. She’s local and wants to help these local businesses that we like to buy from.” Murphy said she wants to keep Full Pantry local and focus on the needs of her clients in the Birmingham and Shelby County areas. “I want to be locally focused and not become a national brand,” she said. “I want to support local businesses and make life a little easier for my clients.” She said each client pays the amount on the receipt or receipts plus a 20-percent shopping and delivery fee with a $15 minimum and $40 maximum. Each order is due by midnight the night before the delivery. Murphy said she has been doing all the deliveries and is looking to build her client base before adding new shoppers to the business. “I have people who want to work with me, and I hate having to turn them away,” she said. “I’m hoping to build the business where I’m shopping almost daily and then will see where we are and if it’s possible to hire help.” Murphy said she based the Full Pantry model after a similar service based in Houston. She said the owner there has been operational for four years and is no longer handling any of the deliveries herself. “Right now I’m really taking anything around Birmingham trying to build my clientele,” Murphy said. “Eventually I want to have designated shoppers in a specific area they’ll shop for.” Murphy said she hopes to see the business grow and help people from every walk of life. “I want to be able to help everyone from full-time workers and stay-at-home parents to elderly who live alone. I want to help,” Murphy said. “I don’t know how quickly it will build, but I’m looking forward to the future of Full Pantry.” Murphy said anyone interested in Full Pantry or creating an order can visit the website Fullpantrybham.com. l
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Don’t skip a beat
Survivors advocate for increased heart health awareness Story by EMILY SPARACINO Photos by STEPHANIE FISHER PHOTOGRAPHY and CONTRIBUTED
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eart health might not be at the forefront of a person’s mind unless he or she has already experienced issues directly related to the heart. But, as survivors will tell you, heart problems can happen to anyone, regardless of age or gender. Heart disease and congenital heart defects can cause major problems for men, women and children alike. Leading up to CHD Awareness Week on Feb. 5-12 and the American Heart Association’s 30th Anniversary
of the Birmingham Heart Ball Campaign, local survivors shared their stories and talked about why more people need to be aware of the risks and symptoms of heart health issues. Survivor: Tiffany Bell Tiffany Bell, 30, is a busy mother of two. She and her husband, Chris, and their children, Payton, 5, and Grayson, 1, are settling into their new home in the Oak Mountain area after moving from Pelham over the holidays. Last year, Tiffany was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect after experiencing debilitating symptoms nearly seven months after giving birth to her second child in a
C-section in November 2015. “My whole diaphragm was pushed up into my chest,” she said. “I was having trouble breathing after they got him out.” Tiffany’s doctors administered morphine to help her relax, and things seemed to return to normal. In March, she started getting sick, first with pneumonia and then with a stomach virus. “I kept going back to the doctor, thinking, ‘I can’t kick this pneumonia. I can’t breathe.’” Then, on Mother’s Day weekend, Tiffany said she became dizzy every time she stood up. Her legs were so weak she fell repeatedly, which concerned her.
LEFT: Tiffany Bell, second from left, was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect last year. She and her husband, Chris, have two children, Payton and Grayson.
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Heart disease in America
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Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in Alabama.
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48,000 women die of heart disease each year across the nation.
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90 percent of women have at least one risk factor for heart disease.
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Cardiovascular deaths in women are down 30 percent.
About $3.3 billion is spent on heart disease and stroke research across the nation.
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“I even fell with my infant one time,” she said. She scheduled an appointment with her primary doctor and was told she could be experiencing postpartum effects since she had recently given birth. Tiffany noticed other odd signs, though. As someone who was young and who exercised regularly, even when she was pregnant, she was puzzled when she started to tire more easily. “I noticed I couldn’t keep up,” she said. “I would get beet red, too, and my heart was racing. I was having a lot of acid reflux, too. I was losing a lot of weight as well.” Her symptoms continued to worsen. But, with nothing serious showing up on doctors’ tests, she was at a loss for what to do. “I have never had so much pain in my life,” she said. “It was scaring me.” Then, while at her parents’ house one night, she collapsed. She couldn’t drive home, so she spent the night there. The next morning, Tiffany woke up feeling so weak that she couldn’t get out of bed. Later, she collapsed again, feeling even worse than she did the first time. “This time, I kind of zoned out,” she said. “My whole body is in shock, and I can’t move my limbs.” She was taken to the hospital, where she underwent various tests, but nothing for her heart. She decided to see a cardiologist, and found out she had a heart murmur and her aortic valve was leaking due to a hole in her heart, a congenital heart defect she never knew she had. “My parents didn’t even know,” she said. “Nobody knew. It just became this huge nightmare.” Tiffany is on anxiety medication, no longer drinks caffeine and has added more salt
“Be persistent and know your body. If you know something’s not right, see a doctor.” — Tiffany Bell to her diet. Doctors will continue to monitor her heart for any changes. “I want to be the healthiest I can be because I have my kids to live for,” she said. “More women need to listen to their bodies. It’s hard to make doctors listen to you nowadays, especially when you’re 29 and have never had a problem in your life.” Tiffany is involved with the Go Red Movement to help educate women about heart disease and to raise awareness of CHD. “Be persistent and know your body,” she said. “If you know something’s not right, see a doctor.” Survivor: Casi Ferguson Casi Ferguson of Hoover was an avid walker who could tackle 15 or more city blocks in downtown Birmingham with ease. “I would walk at least two or three times a week,” Ferguson said, adding she was far from a “couch potato.” She also was no stranger to walking on a track or finding other places to get in her daily steps. Not too long ago, however, Ferguson started having trouble with her walks. “It just became increasingly difficult for me to make that straight walk I had made for so long,” she said. “It got to the point where I couldn’t walk from Sixth Avenue to Fifth Avenue. It was such a struggle, and so weird for me. At one point, I could do that
ABOVE: Casi Ferguson, far right, dons a white suit at a Go Red for Women luncheon to denote she is a survivor. Ferguson underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery in 2014.
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walk in heels.” She thought maybe the temperature outside had something to do with her energy, but it still struck her as strange she so suddenly couldn’t physically do what she had done for years with no problem. She went to the doctor and underwent her first stress test. The Fourth of July was coming up, and Ferguson had plans to go out-of-town for the holiday. But her plans changed when she started to feel ill. “I just felt sick,” she said. “I felt nauseated.” After the holiday, Ferguson received calls to come back to the hospital for more tests. “They decided to do an arteriogram, and immediately, they had to stop it to get me into heart surgery,” she said. “I had an enormous amount of blockage. The next 24 hours was
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critical to get me into surgery.” In 2014, she underwent open heart surgery and a quadruple bypass. She takes medication and goes to therapy now. “It just all changed that quickly,” Ferguson said of her life. “To have that happen was incredibly scary. It is so silent.” Advice Ferguson had for others going through similar circumstances is to be patient. “It’s scary, but just take it slow,” she said. “My new tagline is ‘Turn right and go straight.’” Ferguson said her family, including her daughter LeNà, has been supportive since her diagnosis. “They’ve been trying to hang in there with me,” she said. “I think we, as women, we just don’t like to say something might be wrong. Find something that makes you turn right and go straight.”
Going red for good This year’s Go Red for Women luncheon, which volunteers like Bell and Ferguson work with, will be held April 28. For more information, visit Birminghamgored.heart.org. The American Heart Association’s 30th Anniversary Birmingham Heart Ball will be held March 4 at Barber Motorsports Museum. The annual fundraising event has raised more than $16 million for local research, advocacy and community education efforts to fight cardiovascular diseases and stroke, according to a press release. The 2017 campaign has a $1.6 million fundraising goal. Last year’s event raised $1.3 million. For more information, visit Birminghamheartball. ahaevents.org. l
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Is it a cold or allergies? An ENT at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen answers your seasonal questions Story by DR. KRISTOPHER LAY Photograph CONTRIBUTED
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elieve it or not, we’re already entering Alabama’s allergy season. Since many Birmingham-area plants start pollinating this month, when colds are common, my patients often ask the questions below in February. Perhaps my answers might help others dealing with similar symptoms. How can I know whether I have a cold or an allergy? As a physician specializing in otolaryngology (Ear-Nose-Throat/ENT) I can usually determine when people are infectious and when they have allergy symptoms. But, it’s often hard for patients to differentiate. Both will give you a sore throat, congestion, runny nose and even body aches, since both are inflammatory responses. Some patients report itchy throats and eyes with colds or allergies. Since colds often don’t include fever, the best differentiator may be the time frame. Most colds last seven to 10 days. If
symptoms last two weeks or more, you’re probably dealing with more than a cold. When should I see a doctor? Since chronic congestion from colds or allergies can lead to sinus infections, you should probably see a doctor if you’ve had symptoms for more than two weeks. ENTs actually got into treating allergies because patients were developing chronic or acute sinus infections. Doctors needed to learn to treat the underlying allergies to get them over the infections. Another reason for a child to see a doctor is if they develop a hacking, dry cough. That can be a manifestation of asthma. Although they might not wheeze or complain, you should make sure they don’t need an inhaler to treat tight bronchial tubes. What type of doctor should I see? Most primary care doctors are really good at differentiating and treating colds and allergies. It’s appropriate to see your primary care doctor within the first two weeks of symptoms. An ENT typically comes into play later, if things aren’t
getting better after that treatment. People who have sinus infections several times a year might want to see an ENT to check for anatomical problems, such as a deviated septum. There may be surgical options they will want to explore. Can I treat myself with over-thecounter (OTC) allergy medications? Many people treat their allergies with OTC medications. Almost all antihistamines and intranasal steroids are now available that way, and are very safe, even when taken year-round. Some patients develop medication intolerance, or find their medications becoming less effective or inconvenient. That’s when many seek allergy testing, opting for shots or sublingual drops for better symptom control. To learn more about the full range of services at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, visit Onenineteen.com. l Dr. Kristopher Lay is an otolaryngologist (ENT) at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. February 2017 | 27
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All Pelham dentist helps children in and outside of clinic Story by LAUREN DOWDLE Photographs by DAWN HARRISON
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aking children smile isn’t just Dr. Richard Baxter’s passion: It’s also his job. But he definitely doesn’t make it look like work. His small patients at Shelby Pediatric Dentistry are welcomed by colorful rooms, toys, books, an iPad bar and friendly faces. And those are just a few of the things that set this clinic apart and help make visiting the dentist a more positive experience.
One of the first things children and their families see when they go to the dentist office is the playground outside. Designed with safety in mind, the fenced playground area accommodates children from ages 2 to 12. They are even given pagers to know when it’s time for their appointment or when their other child finishes treatment. “We wanted to make sure the building looked inviting from first glance and provided a way for kids to be active if they had to wait for a sibling, or if they arrived at their appointment early,”
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Dr. Richard Baxter, right, stands with his wife, Tara, and their twin daughters, Noelle and Hannah, in front of the clinic’s logo. Bright colors and child-friendly decor can be found throughout Shelby Pediatric Dentistry.
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Baxter said. “Many times, parents will tell us their child sees the playground as they drive by the office and says, ‘There’s my dentist office.’” There are plenty of fun things to do inside of the clinic, as well. They have a photo booth where children and their parents can dress up and take funny pictures, a freshwater fish tank, a toy kitchen in the lobby and balloon animals. “We are always thinking of new ways to improve the patient experience and make it just a little more fun,” Baxter said. While there are plenty of exciting things for their 30 | ShelbyLiving.com
small patients to enjoy, Baxter and his team also make sure they have the best treatment available. They’ve recently added a C02 laser to help patients who have tongue-tie or need certain gum surgeries that they can perform in the office, Baxter says. “We are able to help nursing babies who are having difficulty gaining weight or are causing painful nursing for their mother due to a tonguetie,” he explains. They’ve seen patients from across the state, Florida and even Japan. Helping children with their dental health is something that seems to come naturally for this
father of twin 2-year-old daughters. A Dallas, Texas, native, Baxter and his wife, Tara, moved to Pelham in 2014 and opened Shelby Pediatric Dentistry. But his passion for dentistry started years earlier as a child, mainly because he had so many dental problems himself. “I had cavities, had a tongue-tie, needed braces three separate times and ultimately needed jaw surgery when I was 18 years old,” he explained. “With so many experiences in the dental office, one would think I would run as far away as
possible from the dentist. However, I had great health-care providers in each of these areas that encouraged me and ensured I had a good experience each time in their office.” He looks to create this same type of inviting environment at his clinic, ensuring children grow up taking care of their teeth. “We never want a child to have a bad experience at our office, so we have bright, inviting colors, a kid’s play area, a large outdoor playground, a choice of movies for the child to watch on ceiling-mounted TVs while the child has
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Even the patient chairs at the clinic are brightly colored. Noelle and Hannah Baxter don hats during a visit to their dad’s clinic. A freshwater fish tank is among the fun things patients can enjoy at their appointments.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The lobby of Shelby Pediatric Dentistry. The exterior of the clinic also features bright colors and a playground for children. Tara Baxter shows Noelle and Hannah the fish tank. A photo booth provides extra fun for patients and their parents as they wait. Geography-themed graphics line the walls of the clinic. Pictures of Dr. Richard Baxter with patients are displayed. Along with his work at the clinic, Baxter travels abroad for mission trips.
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their appointment, smaller chairs and specialized instruments just for kids,” Baxter said. His dedication to taking care of children extends beyond the walls of the clinic. It was actually some of his earlier work — like working with terminally ill children and others with special needs — that led him to specifically pursue pediatric dentistry. “Through all of these experiences, I enjoyed working with kids more and more, and in dental school, I realized that pediatric dentistry was where my passion and skills met,” he said.
Baxter travels abroad for mission trips, as well. He also gives back to the local community by donating toothbrushes, sponsoring children’s events, providing oral health education to foster families, giving dental supplies to local students and much more. No wonder the office’s tagline is “Dentistry with a Mission.” Baxter was named the Healthcare Professional of the Year by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce for 2016, and the office was also awarded the 2016 Shelby County Small Business of the Year for six to 10 employees. In 2015, his
clinic was named The Arc of Shelby County’s 2015 Community Partner of the Year. “We want to strive to have the best pediatric dental office in the state,” Baxter said. “It won’t be the largest, but we want to have the best customer service, take care of our patients at the highest level, offer the latest and best treatments
and have the most fun.” Open five days a week, Shelby Pediatric Dentistry has eight full-time employees, along with another board-certified dentist: Dr. Taylor McFarland. Shelby Pediatric Dentistry is located at 2490 Pelham Parkway in Pelham. For more information, visit Shelbypediatricdentistry.com. l February 2017 | 33
Preserving the past Shelby County launches archive digitization project with FamilySearch CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Laurel Clayton pulls out a marriage records book from 1932-1934 from Shelby County. The Shelby County Historical Society was one of five locations that was provided equipment from FamilySearch to preserve the county’s paper records by digitizing them. Some of the county’s documents date back as early as the 1800s.
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he Old Shelby County Courthouse on North Main Street in Columbiana is the historical hub for Shelby County and its residents. Built in 1854 and maintained by the Shelby County Historical Society, the old courthouse – an icon of local history in its own right – houses countless artifacts and archives containing research material and records in their original form.
The fragility of the paper documents, some of which date back to the early 1800s, and the need to preserve them in a more durable format began to weigh on resident Clem Muck after he became involved with the Shelby County Historical Society. “Going back to a year-and-a-half ago, I was asked to be on the historical society board. In the course of that, it became evident that we would need to preserve these records,” he said. Not long ago, Muck added, the historical society inherited nearly 50 years’ worth of Shelby County
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school records, which contain tax information. Records for marriages, births, deaths and other events can also be found in books in the archives. Paper isn’t the only reason for digitally preserving the records for future generations. Cursive handwriting on the documents can be difficult to read, especially for those accustomed to reading print on computers and other devices. And, unfortunately, there is always the possibility of the old courthouse and its precious contents falling victim to storms or fire. “That information is only in that original form,” he said of February 2017 | 35
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the records. “It is almost impossible to keep them in a state that’s usable.” As the importance of preserving the records electronically sank in, Muck also realized how much time and energy such a project would require. So, the board enlisted the help of FamilySearch, a nonprofit family history organization based in Utah.
According to its website, FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the primary benefactor for its services. With the help of FamilySearch, Shelby County’s records will be digitized in an estimated two-year process, Muck said. Muck and other volunteers will use equipment provided by the organization to take pictures of
FROM LEFT: Savannah Clayton and Gabby Harmon work together to take images from a book of records for Shelby County. Record books are stored at the Shelby County Museum and Archives in the old courthouse. Volunteer Gabby Harmon pulls out a poll tax book from 1890.
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each document, which they will send to FamilySearch to be compiled in an online index. Jason Rice and Steve Young with FamilySearch are the project managers for Shelby County, Muck said. FamilySearch accumulates over 1 million records daily that are being put in a digitized format available worldwide, he said. “Those records, as a result of that, are available to the entire world,” Muck said. “Digitization is a newer process that’s come about in recent years.” Once all of Shelby County’s records are digitized, they will be available online, and people will be able to look up specific records using a family name. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Savannah and Laurel Clayton search through the loose records. Jennifer Maier, executive director of the museum, traces back lineage of the Bailey family from Shelby County. One of the reasons Shelby County was one of five locations chosen by FamilySearch was the quality of records and their level of organization.
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ABOVE: Books and other research materials line the shelves at the Shelby County Museum and Archives.
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The goal of the project is to better provide historical information to the community in an accurate, discernable, findable manner, Muck said. “There are six pilot projects in the world that are doing this work with volunteers in the community,” he said. “We are the model project for the world right now, which is key. I’m proud of that.” More than 60 volunteers have signed up to help
with the project, but more are needed. In January, Muck started coordinating volunteer shifts at the museum, where the equipment for the project is housed. The equipment and processing costs are paid for by FamilySearch, Muck said. “We’re blessed to have so many people willing to be involved,” he said. “At minimum, it will take
at least two years to complete. It will take time to get everyone oriented with the project.” The Shelby County Museum and Archives is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturday. To volunteer for the project, call Executive Director Jennifer Maier at 669-3912. “There is tremendous history here,” Muck said. “There is so much to be said for this part of the world.” l February 2017 | 41
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Urban Barn Clothing Co. returns to U.S. 280 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Urban Barn Clothing Co. offers clothing, handmade jewelry, shoes and other gift items. Owner Colleen Burback opened the shop’s first location in the Inverness Corners shopping center in October 2012.
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olleen Burback is not afraid of trying new things at her shop, Urban Barn Clothing Co. “I’m always changing things up,” she said while unpacking a new shipment of women’s clothing on a cold Friday morning in December. “I always have to stay one step ahead, and stay up.”
In the last four years, embracing change has benefited Burback, 50, who moved her shop from Chace Lake in Hoover to its fourth location – a storefront in Greystone’s Bazaar 280 shopping center with Big Bad Breakfast – in early November. “It’s a good space,” Burback said of the nearly 1,600-square-foot shop, which she revamped with new flooring, paint and outdoor awnings before reopening in late November. “I like it because it’s
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Urban Barn’s current location in Greystone’s Bazaar 280 shopping center features roughly 1,600 square feet. Pictured is a patterned top. Bath Bombs are popular among customers. Burback said she doesn’t reorder items to keep her inventory fresh and original for customers. The shop offers decorative pillows and other decor.
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clean and new. This is good.” The move also prompted Burback to re-examine and refresh her shop – its inventory, its logo and even its overall style. “When I first started out, it was more barn, more rustic,” she said of the shop, a destination for women’s clothing, handmade jewelry and gifts, particularly candles and bath products. “Now, I’m going more urban, brighter, sleeker.” Burback shops for her inventory at markets in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, and tries to stock her shop with more classics than fashion fads
that fizzle out shortly after they attain widespread popularity. “I try to buy things that appeal to everybody,” she said. “I don’t do a lot of wild things. (I find) things you can wear more than a year.” She is also mindful of her customers’ budgets when pricing her inventory. “I don’t do boutique pricing,” she said. “Most of the clothing in here is under $40.” Burback said she doesn’t order the same thing more than once, allowing customers to feel they are purchasing unique items each time they come
to Urban Barn. All jewelry sold at Urban Barn is handmade locally. A sister team that makes jewelry for the shop brings stones from Honduras to make their original pieces, Burback said. “I get new inventory all the time,” she said. Bath and body products and candles made locally by Heavenly Scents are popular items at Urban Barn. “Our Bath Bombs are a hit,” Burback said, adding the products are made with soy and essential oils, meaning people with allergies can use them, too. Bath Bombs are $6 each or four for $20. Urban Barn also carries select shoes, including various styles of boots. Burback first opened Urban Barn in October 2012 in the Inverness Corners shopping center off U.S. 280. Prior to that, she operated a store in Brook Highland called Serendipity, where local artists and vendors rented space to sell February 2017 | 45
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The new location offers an airy feel with lots of natural light. Pictured are Faith Collection Series candles by Heavenly Scents. The shop offers shoes such as ankle boots. Urban Barn offers lots of locally handmade jewelry, including necklaces and bracelets. Women’s shirts line one of the walls at the shop. Pictured are beaded bracelets. These gold earrings are inscribed with various words.
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their pieces. Burback’s husband, Jeff, worked for the railroad. “He got a promotion to go to Florida, so I sold that store,” she said of Serendipity. The couple’s plans changed when Jeff found out he had Parkinson’s Disease. They decided to stay in Alabama, and Colleen started thinking about opening another shop. “I had to do something,” she said. “I thought, ‘I’m going to try it out.’” She ran Urban Barn in the Inverness Corners location for a year, and then moved to a space next to Taziki’s Mediterranean Café in The Village at Lee Branch shopping center off U.S. 280, where she stayed for the next three years. Knowing she had many customers commuting to Urban February 2017 | 47
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Customers can find a variety of fabrics, colors and patterns on clothes at Urban Barn. This outfit includes a zippered dress, long-sleeved top underneath and a necklace with coordinating colors. Natural stones like this are common in the jewelry at Urban Barn. The shop also sells High Cotton candles.
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Barn from Hoover, Colleen decided to try a space in Chace Lake. Parking became an issue for her shop, and some customers asked her to come back to the 280 area. Eight months after her move to Hoover, she did just that. “I’m happy to be back on 280,” she said. “This is it.”
Urban Barn Clothing Co. is located at 5361 U.S. 280 S., Suite 108. Store hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shop is closed Monday. For more information, call (205) 451-8888, email theurbanbarnbham@gmail.com or visit Urbanbarnclothingco.com. l
Fishing for anglers Crappie University coming to Jeff State’s Shelby-Hoover campus
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Story and photos CONTRIBUTED efferson State Community College is offering a continuing education course with a new hook, literally, for anyone interested in crappie fishing, beginner to avid. Called Crappie University and taught by a team of expert crappie-fishing instructors, the eighthour course encompasses four two-hour night classes and costs $89 per person. The enrollment fee covers all course materials, including samples of crappie lures and jigheads. The Jefferson State Crappie University begins Wednesday, Feb. 15, and continues Wednesday, Feb. 22, Monday, Feb. 27 and Wednesday, March 1. Class times are 7:30-9:30 p.m., and all four classes will be held on the Jefferson State Shelby-Hoover Campus on Valleydale Road. “Crappie fishing is no longer just a cane pole and bobber sport, and the pursuit of this sport fish
“Across the country, the crappie is gaining on bass as the No. 1 sport fish.” — Crappie University’s founder Gary White has never been more popular,” Crappie University’s founder Gary White said. “Across the country, the crappie is gaining on bass as the No. 1 sport fish. “Crappie University is not a seminar, it’s an accelerated course in the strategies and techniques for becoming a better crappie angler. Our instructors are the best-of-the-best on their respective topics.” With the advent of several crappie fishing tournament trails, new and unique ways to catch the species under a variety of conditions are constantly being found and refined. Each Crappie University instructor has a technique he relies on
LEFT: Barry Morrow, also known as the “crappie coach” for Jefferson State Crappie University, holds a couple of his catches. RIGHT: Alabama resident and crappie tournament pro Dan Dannenmueller, who is also publisher of the popular online crappie magazine, “Crappie Now,” displays a catch.
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most when the fishing gets tough. From spider rigging and long lining, to dock shooting, pushing crankbaits and other specialty techniques, the course instructors will share their knowledge on how they find and catch crappie. A question-andanswer session is included each night. “It has been said that 90 percent of the fish are in 10 percent of the water,” White said. “While that may not be true in every instance, these instructors know exactly where to find the crappie in every season of the year. They are crappie pros and guides who have developed their techniques through trial and error.” The Jefferson State Crappie University instructional staff includes Barry Morrow, “the crappie coach.” A retired school superintendent and wrestling coach, Morrow is now a full-time crappie guide in Oklahoma and Missouri. He has been featured on the Sportsman’s Channel and fishes several crappie trails that travel the country. He has won three Crappie Masters events and is the back-to-back winner of the Missouri State Championship. He is known nationwide for helping coach anglers in the art of crappie
“catching.” Another instructor is Alabama resident and crappie tournament pro Dan Dannenmueller, who is also publisher of the popular online crappie magazine, “Crappie Now.” Among Dannenmueller’s tournament accomplishments are back-to-back Angler-ofthe-Year titles along the Crappie Masters national tournament trail. Also instructing are Lee Pitts and Sam Heaton. Pitts is a full-time guide who specializes in trips on Alabama’s famous crappie spot, Lake Weiss, but he also guides on Neely Henry and Guntersville. Pitts has been featured on the Southern Legends TV show, the Sportsman Channel, In-Fisherman magazine and numerous other publications. Heaton is often called the “dean of southern crappie anglers.” He has a long-time reputation as a crappie guide in the Southeast, and is the former pro team manager for well-known fishing brands Spiderwire, Johnson Outdoors and B’n’M Poles. To enroll in the 2017 Crappie University at Jefferson State, call (205) 856-7710. For more information about Crappie University, visit CrappieUniversity.com. l
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Organize your world Learn how to transform home with organizational systems Story by LAURA PURVIS Photograph CONTRIBUTED
As a little more incentive, here’s a list of some of the benefits you will gain from tackling that chore: ow that the Christmas decorations uYou will be able to relax more. I’ve read that are put away and the new year is we often waste two hours in a single day looking here, now might be a good time to for something. Organization can help you find think about organization. As you are things faster. gearing up to spend more time inside your home, uYou’ll feel better about your home. take a look around and see what areas might need uYou’ll be healthier by reducing stress. a little straightening. “Getting organized” is said to uYou’ll be a better role model for others. be the second most popular resolution made when uYou’ll save money because many purchases the year turns to a new one. Getting organized also actually never get used because they can’t be found makes for a happier, more stress-free life. once they’re brought home. You will buy items that
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you have places for. Start with your bedroom. Shouldn’t you have a closet that makes you feel better at the start and end of every day? Today, there are closet, shelving and storage systems that will fit anywhere in the home or office. You don’t need a room-sized closet to be organized, and you don’t have to spend a fortune. There are lots of options for small closets and for walk-in closets. And they don’t have to be ordinary. There are inspirational designs for every room or space. The combinations are limitless and there are extensive, stylish design options ranging from traditional to contemporary. And organizational systems are not just limited to closets. We use systems that provide us the ability to adapt to every need. The endless configuration options achieve multiple uses such as room dividers, a display system, shelving, storage or a fabulous walk-in closet. Whatever the space, we can create a personalized furniture system just for you. Tight on space? Systems like these can help you transform any space into one that is not only functional, but looks great too. Whether it be a space to entertain the family, putting space under a staircase to good use, or a place for display, there is a system that will work. Once you have finished with the master bedroom, look at your entry way—the one you use most often. How does that make you feel every time you use it? Then move on to your pantry, laundry, each bedroom, the garage, etc. View them each as an opportunity to make you feel better. Take this opportunity to purge things that you no longer need or that don’t fit.
You don’t need a room-sized closet to be organized, and you don’t have to spend a fortune. Before that decision, however, you’ll need to give some thought to such factors as: Are there seasonal changes in the contents to be stored? Are there bulky items? For closets, do you want shoes on the floor or on shelves? Are you aiming to store smaller items like jewelry? Then there are the measurements: Measure how much space your clothes take up now. Measure both the front and back dimensions of a closet. Be sure to account for the baseboard and any inside trim. Like the proverb says: Measure twice, cut once. While there are web sites that can help you and there are some systems that can be designed and installed by the more accomplished do-ityourselfers, you might find it advantageous to use a professional. If you do work with a professional, be sure to have a clear understanding of such things as who will move the contents out of the space being re-done? Who will remove any current molding, baseboard, etc. and repair the damage? In other words, who will get it ready for the installation? Decorating Den Interiors has people that can provide those services as well as the systems. It may seem daunting, but remember those benefits. Take one space at a time and get it right and move on to the next. And you won’t have to make getting organized one of your resolutions for the New Year. l
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Get In On the Best “Card Game” in Shelby County @ the Chamber’s February 2 Business After Hours Shelby County’s premier business networking event, presented by Sawyer Solutions, will be held at the Brookwood Baptist Freestanding Emergency Department on February 2. Bring plenty of business cards and come ready to
make some serious business contacts. Plus, if you meet enough people you’ll earn a chance to win some prizes on February 2 from 5:30PM until 7:00PM at the Brookwood Baptist Freestanding Emergency Department, 7131 Cahaba Valley Road, Hoover,
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On February 7, the Chamber’s Go & Grow Workshop -- presented by Business Telephones, Inc. and co-sponsored by FocalPoint Coaching -- will be an interactive program featuring Joe Meads of Sain Associates. Joe will be on hand to share leadership lessons he has learned as well as the philosophy he has developed on his journey towards success. Joe Meads, co-owner of Sain Associates, leads one of the area’s largest Engineering firms. in the Birmingham area.
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2017 Montgomery Drive-In Scheduled For February 21 The Chamber’s 2017 Montgomery Drive-In, cosponsored by NobleBank & Trust, will be held February 21 at various locations in our state capitol. This year’s Drive-In event is co-hosted by the Greater Shelby County, Hoover, Montevallo and South Shelby chambers of commerce. The program includes: transportation to and from Montgomery, a luncheon with our Shelby County Legislative Delegation, presentations from various Alabama state departmental heads and agency directors and a legislative reception in
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conjunction with the Business Council of Alabama. The cost for participants is $45 for Chamber investors and $75 for “Future” investors. ShelbyOne investors receive one complimentary
registration. For additional information on this event, or to make a reservation, please contact Kirk Mancer at the Chamber via e-mail at kirk@ shelbychamber.org or by phone at 419-3361.
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Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Month Johnny Carcioppolo. Johnny is a Certified Business Coach and Corporate Trainer who owns and operates a FocalPoint Business Coaching franchise. Johnny specializes in helping companies reduce turnover and improve employee communication, engagement and productivity. Johnny is also a Value Added Associate with TTI Success Insights® and holds the following certifications: * Certified Professional
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Johnny has a wide range of solid business skills that will assist you in building a road map to higher levels of achievement. These include operations management,
business planning, staff development, individual development plans, problem solving, vision and mission statements, training programs, management/ leadership development, change management, core values identification and integration, budgeting and cost control. Contact Johnny by phone 436-6500, email jcarcioppolo@ focalpointcoaching.com or visit him on the web at johnnycarcioppolo. focalpointcoaching.com.
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Ambassador of the Year Congratulations to Cindy Edmunds for achieving Ambassador of the Year. Cindy is a real estate agent with ARC Realty, and has been helping buyers & sellers for over 15 years. She loves what ARC stands for, “A Relationship Company,” and feels that is what makes the difference in working with an agent from ARC Realty. “We care for each other like a family at ARC, and we in turn show that same care with our clients.” Cindy enjoys helping people with all types of real estate transactions. “Whether you need to upsize, down size, move across town, or move across the country, I can help!” She works with a lot of first time home buyers, as well as people relocating to Birmingham for the first time. She feels that her listening skills, patience, and attention to detail is what makes her a great agent. Cindy has been married to her college sweetheart, Kirk, for 28 years and they
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have two grown children. She loves spending time with her family, going to concerts & sporting events, reading, and traveling. If you have a real estate need or question, you can contact Cindy at 205-229-2774 or cedmunds@ arcrealtyco.com. Ambassador Program Presented in 2017 by:
YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK Facebook: 23 New Likes, 67 Visits and 6,093 Post Reaches, Total Likes 2,696. Twitter: 2,644 Followers, 166 Tweets, 15.8K Tweet impressions, 118 Profile Visits and 5 Mentions. Responded to 112 requests for business & community information. Notarized 43 “Certificates of Origin” for Shelby County companies.
Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Immediate Past Chair) Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support) Jim Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. (Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing) Linda Cencula Avadian Credit Union (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries – Vincent Hills (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Investor Development) Board of Directors Matt Fridy (2017) Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt
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Craig Sorenson (2017) SouthWest Water Company Jeff Brown (2018) Brownstone Marketing Solutions William Carroll (2018) Armstrong Relocation Companies Alex Dudchock (2018) Shelby County Brian Massey (2018) St. Vincent’s Health System Bob Phillips (2018) Shelby Baptist Medical Center Tracey Morant Adams (2019) Renasant Bank Troy Ainsworth (2019) Lhoist North America Jay Dennis (2019) Regions Bank Mark Griggs (2019) Summer Classics Charles Hall (2019) Grandview Medical Center Mitt Schroeder (2019) Central State Bank April Harry (*) Warren, Averett LLC Mark Meadows (*) Chick-fil-A @ Inverness Rocky Patel (*) Hampton Inn & Suites-Pelham David Platt (*) Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama
Chris Grace (2017) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc.
Keith Richards (*) Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
Katie McDowell (2017) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
Mechelle Wilder (*) ARC Realty
Michael Smith (2017) The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE
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Welcome New Investors (as of 11/28/2016 - 01/04/2017)
Alabama Forest Owners’ Association, Inc. American Family Care of Calera BLR Further LLC Buck Creek Stained Glass Home Care Assistance Lakeside Hospice, Inc. Sheffield Insurance Agency, Inc. Waste Management of Alabama-Central
Birmingham Calera Birmingham Helena Birmingham Pell City Birmingham Hoover
Community/Service Organizations Advertising Health & Wellness Custom Stained Glass Home Health Care Medical - Specialized Insurance Environmental - Waste Management
For a complete listing of all current Chamber investors please visit our Online Business Directory at business.shelbychamber.org/list.
“Eggs & Issues Breakfast” With Congressman Gary Palmer Co-hosted by
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Gary Palmer, our Congressman for Alabama’s 6th Congressional District, will join us for an “Eggs & Issues” Breakfast event on February 21 from 7:30AM-9:00AM at the Hyatt Regency BirminghamWynfrey Hotel and provide a Washington Update. This event is co-hosted by the Greater Shelby County, Homewood, Hoover, Montevallo, Mountain Brook, South Shelby and Vestavia Hills chambers of commerce. The investment for a full breakfast is $20 per person for Chamber investors and $30 for “Future” investors.
ShelbyOne investors receive one complimentary registration. Registration is required, so please contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@shelbychamber.org, by phone at 663-4542 or www. shelbychamber.org.
Contact Us: Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive • Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542 Fax: (205) 663-4524 info@shelbychamber.org • www.shelbychamber.org Shelbychamber.org
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Celebrating Growth Thank you Pelham Flowers by Desiree’ for providing the ribbon and bows for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies.
2017 Chamber Officers The Chamber’s 2017 Officers (Executive Committee) are: Chair Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College Chair-Elect Joe Meads Sain Associates
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Vice-Chair, Business Development & Support: Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Vice-Chair, Communications & Marketing Jim Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. 2017 Ribbon Co-sponsor
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Congratulations to Mayor Jon Graham and the City of Calera on the completion of its new City Hall. Mayor Graham was joined by City Officials, family, friends and Chamber Ambassadors.
Small Business Mentorship Program Offers Guidance & Support The Chamber’s Entrepreneur & Small Business Mentorship program continues to provide much needed assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Participants have received guidance on starting a new business, expanding an existing business, launching a new product, downsizing and dealing
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with a difficult employee. The next Mentorship opportunities, facilitated by Michael Smith with The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE will be held Tuesday, February 7 from 8:00AM until 11:00AM. As the Chamber’s “Entrepreneurin-Residence,” Smith is available for a one-on-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 Payton Thomas, the Chamber’s Manager of Business Development & Support, at 663-4542 ext. 105 or via e-mail at payton@shelbychamber. org for availability on February 7.
Vice-Chair, Community & Workforce Development Linda Cencula Avadian Credit Union Vice-Chair, Finance & Administration Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union Vice-Chair, Governmental Affairs Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries – Vincent Hills Vice-Chair, Investor Development John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services Immediate Past Chair Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust
“Keeping It Real” Program Continues for 9th Grade Shelby County Students! The Chamber’s Education Work Group is in its 4th year of the “Keeping It Real” Program. This program teaches 9th grade students about “real world” life choices by giving them a random-assigned “life scenario” which includes marital/ family status, education, job and salary. The students then pay bills, make decisions on increasing education, adding a second job, etc. based on the random-assigned scenario. Each year this
program has been an eyeopening experience for the 9th graders and the volunteers that assist with the program. The Chamber is seeking volunteers on February 10 for Pelham High School and February 24 for Vincent High School. Volunteers would manage a station and assist the students as they make decisions “paying bills” and make “life choices” based their situation. If you or your colleagues, are interested in being a volunteer,
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please call Keyla Handley, Director, Community & Investor Development at 663-4542, ext. 106, email keyla@shelbychamber. org or register online at www.shelbychamber.org. Volunteers would arrive at the schools as early as 7:30AM and the program
would conclude by 3:00PM. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.
The Chamber’s February “Community Luncheon” will feature a “State of Our Communities” presentations on February 22. The meeting, presented by ARC Realty, will be held in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11:00AM for
business networking and the program will begin promptly at 11:30AM. In addition to the great business networking, mayors from Shelby County’s municipalities have been invited to share their thoughts on what lies ahead for their The cost is $20 per person respective communities in 2017. for Chamber investors and
$30 per person for “Future” investors and includes a luncheon buffet. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the Chamber at info@ shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
First Quarterly Industry Tour to be Held at Vulcan Information Packaging The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group is holding its first Quarterly Industry Tour from 10:00AM until 12:00PM on February 2 at Vulcan Information Packaging in Vincent. Vulcan Information Packaging and American Thermoplastic Company is an EBSCO Industries Company. For more than
70 years they have been premier manufacturers in the information packaging industry. Their products include: Custom Loose-leaf Binders, Totes and File Boxes, Sample Swatch Binders, Promotional Products, Pad Holders, Index Tab Dividers, Private Label, Custom Boxes, Marketing/Sample Kits, Pocket Folders and Fulfillment Services.
Participants will meet on site at 1 Loose Leaf Lane, Vincent, AL 35178. It is requested that all participants wear closed-toed shoes
during the tour. There is no cost to attend however reservations are requested to assist with preparation. Lunch will be provided after the tour. Space is limited, register by January 31 to Payton Thomas at payton@shelbychamber. org or 663-4542 ext. 105 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org/events. Shelbychamber.org
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Read more details or register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 663-4542. Unless otherwise noted events listed will be held at 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham 35124. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: Cancellation for a paying event must be made TWO days prior to the event.
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Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsor: NobleBank & Trust Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM Sponsor: Brownstone Marketing Solutions South Shelby Chamber Luncheon Visit: www.southshelbychamber.com Quarterly Industry Tour 10:00AM - 12:00PM Vulcan Information Packaging 1 Loose Leaf Ln, Vincent Business After Hours 5:30PM - 7:00PM Presenting Sponsor: Sawyer Solutions Brookwood Baptist Freestanding Emergency Department 7131 Cahaba Valley Rd, Hoover Reservations requested by January 31. Investment: $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors. Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Small Business Mentorship Appointments 8:00AM - 11:00AM Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & The Gone By appointment. Contact Payton Thomas at 663-4542, ext. 105. Go & Grow Workshop: “Leadership Lessons Learned” 11:30AM - 2:00PM Presented by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone Presented by: Business Telephones, Inc. & Co-sponsored by: FocalPoint Coaching Reservations requested by noon, February 6. Investment: No cost for workshop but lunch is available for $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors. Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM iBERIABANK 2695 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham “Keeping It Real” Program 7:30AM - 3:00PM Co-Sponsors: Central State Bank & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover Pelham High School, 2500 Panther Cir, Pelham Volunteers needed. Contact Keyla Handley, 663-4542, ext. 106.
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Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Service Center 601 First Street South, Alabaster Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon Visit: www.montevallocc.com “Eggs & Issues” featuring Congressman Gary Palmer 7:30AM - 9:00AM Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham Reservations requested by noon, February 17. Investment: $20 investors, $30 “Future” investors. Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30AM - 8:30AM Entrepreneur Roundtable 280 11:30AM - 12:30PM Montgomery Drive-In 10:00AM - 8:00PM Co-sponsor: NobleBank & Trust Meet at GSCC office. Investment: $45 Chamber investors, $75 “Future” investors. Reservations requested by required by February 16. GSCC Community Luncheon “State of Our Communities” Presenting Sponsor: ARC Realty Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena Reservations requested by noon, Friday, February 17. Investment: $20 investors, $30 “Future” investors. Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham “Keeping It Real” Program 7:30AM - 3:00PM Co-Sponsors: Central State Bank & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover Vincent High School, 142505 Highway 25, Vincent Volunteers needed. Contact Keyla Handley, 663-4542, ext. 106.
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The Mt Laurel Christmas Open House and Holiday Market was held on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, with shoppers browsing through wares offered by a variety of vendors and Mt Laurel businesses. 1. Ericka Sullivan 2. Brandy Carver 3. Kelly Page and Laura Prater 4. Sam Mann 5. Alain Ehrhardt and Wendy Ehrhardt.
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+ $0.20 per deadhead mile. Paid tarp, stopover, layover, detention. Contact: HR 205-642-9186 Application at: www. angelswaytransportation. com Automation Personnel Services Hiring IMMEDIATELY For: Automotive Assembly, General Labor, Production, Clerical, Machine Operator, Quality, Carpentry, Welder, Foundry Positions In: Calera, Clanton, Pelham, Bessemer, McCalla Walk-in applications accepted. Clanton (205)280-0002 Pelham (205)444-9774 APPLY NOW! Baugh Ford in Clanton Hiring Diesel Mechanic Ford certified highly preferred. Email cover letter/resume to autojobsclanton@gmail.com Fax to (205)755-6443 Or apply in person. EXPERIENCED SERVERS, CASHIERS, KITCHEN HELP Apply in Person before 11am or between 2pm-4pm: Bertolone Italian Cafe 605 2nd Ave N, Clanton Bibb Medical Center & Nursing Home Currently Recruiting For: •Medical Lab Tech Full-time position, requires 2 year associates degree. •Medical Technologist Full-time, 7 on-7 off, blood bank experience required. Apply at: Hospital Information Desk 208 Pierson Ave., Centreville, AL Email resume: bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter. com Or Apply Online: bibbmedicalcenter.com Bibb Medical Center & Nursing Home Now Hiring For: RN • Labor & Delivery
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PM - F/T position AL RN license required. Apply at: Hospital Information Desk 208 Pierson Ave., Centreville, AL Email resume: bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter. com Or Apply Online: bibbmedicalcenter.com Bibb Medical Center & Nursing Home Now Hiring For: Dietary Manager • Full time For Long term care and acute care hospital. Responsible for food service for patient care and non-patient care Apply at: Hospital Information Desk 208 Pierson Ave., Centreville, AL Email resume: bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter. com Or Apply Online: bibbmedicalcenter.com ORDER PULLERS Distributor in Alabaster has an immediate need for order pullers. Heavy duty lifting is required. We offer a Monday-Friday work week, competitive pay, and benefits. Call our job line at 205-397-1781. BTC Wholesale Distributors BURGER KING JOIN OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM Schuster Enterprises, Inc., a Franchisee of Burger King, is looking for Management professionals who have a desire to join a team where people are the most important asset, where growth is based on ability and where opportunity is abundant. Benefits: Competive Wages, Health & Life Insurance, Paid Vacations, 401(k). Apply online at: www.jointeamschuster.com. (EOE - DRUG FREE WORKPLACE). JOIN OUR TEAM! MAINTENANCE ENGINEER FOR A BURGER KING FRANCHISE Schuster Enterprises, Inc., a Franchisee of Burger King, is looking for a person with skills in HVAC and Refrigeration, Light Electrical and Plumbing. •Competitive Wage based on skills and experience, annual reviews. •Health and Life Insurance •401 (k) Profit Sharing Plan
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•Paid Vacations •Maintenance Vehicle & Tools furnished FOR INTERVIEW CALL DAVID STEVENS (706)563-3066 (EOE—DRUG FREE WORKPLACE) Cathedral Daycare Infant/Toddler teacher needed for FT/PT position in church preschool. 19 or older. HS diploma required. Experience preferred Call (205) 716-3083 to apply PAINT CREWS Nationally branded painting company for subcontractor work in the Birmingham area. Must have own insurance, equipment & vehicle. CertaPro Painters 205-277-9999 DRY CLEANING PLANT MANAGER Cleaning, Spotting, Finishing and Dry Cleaning Work Flow Experience Required Email interest to DryCleanBham@gmail.com Full-Time Counselor Chilton County Treatment Center 205-755-4300 Ready to Work for the #1 Brand in the World? Now Hiring Class A-CDL Drivers for Coca-Cola Bottling United. Go to www.cocacolaunited.com to apply! Coosa Valley Medical Center OR Nurse Manager RN (Labor/Delivery): 3-11pm RNs (Surgical Services): dayshift RNs (Med/Surg): all-shifts RNs (Geriatric/Psych): Sign On Bonus Email resume to: Janean. Crawford@cvhealth.net or to apply, go to www.cvhealth.net DCH Health System Caring. For Life. $5,000 *Sign-on Bonus for full time RNs *For More Info Contact Annie.Miller@dchsystem.com Apply online at: www.dchsystem.com Now Hiring for new Inverness Location Servers & Kitchen Help Dreamland BBQ 150 Inverness Corners Birmingham, AL 35242
Plumbing Service & Repair Technician Requirements: •Journeyman’s plumbing card •Experience in Residential/ Commercial service/repair/ drain cleaning/sewer work •Clean-cut/self-motivated •Good communication skills •Clean MVR/background/ drug test Email resume: exie@eagleservicecompany. com $3000 SIGN ON BONUS NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT, is accepting applications for local drivers in the Calera and Leeds, AL, area. Must have class A CDL, good driving record, 1 yr verifiable tractor trailer experience. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-668-3316. THE FISH MARKET RESTAURANT CASHIERS & SERVERS NEEDED. NOW HIRING HAPPY People with GREAT Attitudes! Must be Flexible/Hours Vary Apply in Person ONLY Hwy 280 & Hwy 31 Locations PLANT MAINTENANCE POSITION Desired Skills: •Minimum 10-years experience in plant industrial maintenance environment (mechanical/hydraulics/ electrical/fabrication/ pneumatic) •Strong electrical trouble shooting skills in highvoltage as well as lowvoltage •Ability to work on PLC is required Apply At: Foley Products, Clanton or online: www.foleyproducts. com Foley Products Company is an EOE. Now taking applications for: •Cook •Bartender •Waitress •Line Dance Instructor for growing business in Clanton. 205-755-4949 or 334-235-0228 Come be a part of a growing team! Gentiva Home Health is hiring •PRN Registered Nurse •PRN Speech Therapist for our Clanton location.
• Flexible work schedule • Team environment • Competitive compensation Contact us today for more information: Arnita Barber 770-372-1100 arnita.barber@gentiva.com NEW STORE OPENING SOON IN PELHAM Now Hiring: •Cooks •Servers •Cashiers •Utility Email resume or work history to: paulgoldenrulebbq@hotmail. com Call 368-4277 for more info. Join our Team! 309 Huntley Parkway NOW HIRING! Full-Time Assistants Full & Part-Time Teacher Positions Grace Community School and Daycare For more information, visit our website at www.thewhaleschool.com or call us at (205) 769-6209 Hiring Stylists in Calera Average Pay $12 & Up 205-966-7254 Hardee’s Now Hiring •Crew Members/Hoover •Management/Calera Email resume to: hardees2007@bellsouth.net LPN’s, RN’s, CNA’s Full-time & part-time • 2nd & 3rd Shift Apply in person: Hatley Health Care 300 Medical Ctr Dr Clanton, AL 35045 DRIVERS NEEDED $2,000 Sign On Bonus J & M Tank Lines, Inc. Class-A CDL Local and OTR Drivers. GREAT BENEFITS! Health Insurance $9 Weekly. OTR Drivers Home 2 or More Times Weekly. jmtankjobs.com or call Jeff Sandlin@256-245-3933 NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS Managers and Assistant Managers MONTEVALLO KFC 950 N. MAIN STREET MONTEVALLO, AL 35115 To apply send resumes to: Attn: Katie Badgwell 113 25th Ave East Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (205) 553-8621 Katie@jmfkfc.com
Truck Driver / Debris Loader Operator CDL Required. Full or Part Time. Drug Test Required. 205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144 Tree Climber / Bucket Operator Top pay guaranteed. 5 yrs exp. CDL required. Drug Test Required. 205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144 Kelly Educational Staffing® We’re hiring! • Substitute teachers • Aides • Cafeteria • Clerical • Custodial positions for Shelby County School District and Alabaster City Schools. Please call 205-682-7062 We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb. com 3800 square foot Daycare for Lease. Fully equipped with commercial kitchen for 65 children. Great location. 5560 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242 205-991-2022 WE HAVE JOBS! · Machine Operator- Moody · Packers- Moody/ Hoover · Paint Line- Moody · Pickers/Packers- Alabaster Lyons HR www.lyonshr.com/careersearch (205)943-4820 Are you a motivated professional? Are you looking for a dynamic career? Are you ready to control your own level of success? See why McKinnons’ is an exciting place to work and grow. Now accepting applications for Sales, Service, and Detail Shop. Apply with the receptionist. 205-755-3430 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
280 Location Opening December 19 Now Hiring 3 shift Managers Pay Rate $9-$11 20-25 Employees Pay Rate $7.75-$8.50. Must have own transportation and flexible schedule. Apply at recruiting.talentreef.com/ momma-goldbergs-deli (205)503-6190 Class-A CDL DriverDry Bulk/PneumaticBirmingham,AL Must be 25+, have clean driving record, two-years tractor/trailer experience. Will train drivers on tank. Good benefits-almost all drivers home everynight. Contact Keith 205-438-4959 Noland Health Services Now Hiring RN’s Day & Night Shift Available Noland Hospital Shelby Located in Shelby Baptist Medical Center Alabaster To Apply Visit: www.nolandhealth.com Production / Manufacturing Vance, Alabama Starting pay: $12.00 – $14.50 /hr. • Have 2 years+ Production/ Manufacturing experience. • Have Recently Lived in Alabama at least 2 years. • Have A High School Diploma or GED. • Are at least 18 years old. Complete your application on line at www.naonsite.com Warehouse Position in Calera Starting pay $10/hr. Flexible shifts. Requirements: • Recently Lived in Alabama at least 1 year. • High School Diploma or GED. • At least 18 years old. Complete your application on line at www.naonsite.com Odyssey Early Schools. Birmingham’s Best Daycare/ Preschool is Seeking Experienced Teachers. 4 Year Degree Preferred. Full-Time. BEST Pay. FULL Benefits (Insurance, Leave, Holidays). Call Annie Fine 205-991-0039.
Manufacturing/Assembly positions available in Calera & McCalla areas. Full time hours, all shifts available. Call today 205267-3910 Class A CDL Drivers Needed Immediately for Dump Trailer Hauling • $2000 Retention Bonus • Local Hauling • Home Nights APPLY ONLINE: www.perdidotrucking.com Perdido Trucking Service, LLC 251-470-0355 Burger King Hiring General, Assistant & Shift Managers Top Pay/Monthly Bonus/Vacation/ Medical Benefits. 3yrs fast food experience required. Fax resume: 334-649-1112 Or apply at: www.work4bk.com HELP WANTED 40 hours/ week. $10-$12/hour to start Homewood call center has immediate openings. No experience required. For an interview Call (205) 777-5601 Saiia Construction Co. ISO: CDL Long-Haul Drivers. Requirements: OTR experience driving lowboy trailers; transporting heavy oversized loads; experience with heavy equipment required; ability to work in outside environments, safetyoriented, and team-player. Overtime available. Great opportunity. Competitive compensation/benefit package. Email: DVeigl@saiia.com or fax: 205-943-2258
Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, vacation & 401k. Requirements: •Reading & math skills •Lift 40 lbs. repetitively •Work in -10 Temperature Apply in person: 8:30AM5:00PM Southeastern Food 201 Parker Drive Pelham, Alabama 35124 resume@southeasternfood. com St. Vincent’s Chilton is looking for: • Ultrasonographer (Full-Time) • Medical Lab TechnologistFull-time, 7 on/7 off, Evening Shift • Pharmacist (Full-time) • Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & ICU (PRN) If you are interested, please email: chiltoncountyrecruitment@ stvhs.com and apply online at www.stvhs.com/careers Immediate Positions!!!! Positions needed: Warehouse • Sales Reps • Assistant Manager • Delivery Drivers • Customer Service. Laid back atmosphere, good pay, plenty of hours available! Company vehicles to qualified individuals! Call Andrew 9am-7pm • Mon-Sat at (205)490-1003 or (205)243-6337 Stevens Home Health Care Currently Hiring: Personal Care Workers Must have experience & clean background. For more info call: 334-215-0084 or 205-942-5996 (EOE)
Willing to Learn? We are willing to teach! NOW HIRING All Positions Pelham & Chelsea Great Opportunity Rewarding Career 401K/Health Ins/ Group Benefits Contact: 205-620-4455 cwomack@smithcos.com
SUBWAY South Shelby County Stores Now Hiring • All Positions Looking for Sandwich Artists. Print out the application from the link below and bring by your nearest Subway Location. http://wpc.4728.edgecastcdn. net/004728/applications/ subway-job-application.pdf Looking for Managers with these same traits. Please send resumes to: scottreneau@ gmail.com
Order Selectors Food Dist. Center in Pelham Day-Shift: Mon-Fri. 40+ hours/ week 10:00AM until finished (varies). Salary: $16-20/hr after training.
Rogers Cartage Company recruiting for Dry-Bulk Lime & Cement Drivers for Alabaster, AL terminal •Local/Regional Business •Increased pay package •Possibly 1-2 nights out/week due length of hauls
•6-Months Class-A Tractor/ Trailer experience •Dry-bulk Lime/Cement experience helpful-not required Salary/benefits include: •Medical benefit plans from $38-$104/wk •Paid orientation approximately $720/wk Call Brian at 800-507-8848 www.tankstar.com TaylorMade Transportation Hiring CDL Drivers for Flatbed Regional Division! BCBS Insurance After 30 Days. To apply call: (334)366-2269 or email: s.smith@taylormadeinc.com The Painting Company of Birmingham Immediate openings for professional residential and commercial painters. Must be able to speak English. Call 205-995-5559 Landscape Assisstant 6:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Full Time • Monday-Friday Paid health benefits. Looking for a quick learner, with great work ethic! Call Carrie 205-991-4564 or 205-427-5501 Security Guard Full-time and Part-time Available Great benefits. Must have pistol permit and pistol. $11/ hour. Call Carrie 991-4654 or 427-5591 or 205-427-5501 Caregivers Needed ASAP! Competitive hourly pay. Call Visiting Angels at (205)719-1996 to discuss. FLATBED DRIVERS OTR Flatbed Trucking Co. now hiring Company Drivers and Leasing Owner Operators with 2 yrs exp. 205-592-3422 www.watkinstrucking.com NOW HIRING CDL-A DRIVERS w/Haz. $5000 SignOn Bonus. Apply online: www.westernintl.com or Corporate Office: 979-413-2140
Tree Nursery Worker Needed Responsible w/mechanical skills. To operate forklift/farm tractors/ equipment/welding/ ground maintenance/service equipment/check fluid levels/ clean after use. Maintainsafe/ clean area. Requires valid-DL/ reliabletransportation. 334-365-2488 Wiley Sanders Truck Lines Inc $1,000 SIGN-ON-BONUS Longevity-Bonus. Quarterly Safe-Driving AWARD. Competitive Pay Package. PAID Orientation. NEW Fleet of Trucks. Call 1-855-777-9785 & ask for Dale or Brandy. Nights/weekends, call Jeffrey: 334-372-5049 Ron: 1-850-454-4276 Richard: 334-492-0803 Painters Needed! Minimum 3 years experience w/new residential painting, dependable transportation, clean appearance. Must be Drug/Alcohol free. References Required. Also Quality Subcontractors w/ Own Equipment. 205-621-2627 Dr. Gary Howard is Now in Calera. 401-404 Airport Commons Dr. (205)665-2002 Hope to see you there! 100 Corporate Woods Drive Shelby County Airport 4,000 sq.ft. at $7-$8/ft. 13+ offices. 205-915-5044 Bad Credit? Need a car? Langston Motors 205-406-5886 Highway 31 in Alabaster next to Chevron. LangstonMotors.net Ask about our guaranted credit approval! Production Jobs MPG in Columbiana seeks quality people to work multiple shifts. Willing to train. Email resume to dcurtis@grede.com.
$5000 SIGN-ON BONUS! HIRING CDL TEAM A DRIVER Apply online: www. westernintl.com Or Contact Corporate: Western International Gas & Cylinders 979-413-2140 or 979-413-2192 (EOE)
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Feb. 1
HAA event with Dr. Kevin Elko: Consultant Dr. Kevin Elko will present at a Helena Athletic Association event Feb. 1. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., and Elko will present at 1 p.m. at the Helena Sports Complex. Tickets for the event cost $100 per person and can be purchased online at Helenaathleticassociation.org. The Tot Spot: This 30-minute storytime for preschoolers will be held each Wednesday at the Chelsea Public Library from 10:30-11 a.m. The group reads, sings, dances and sometimes crafts. The event is held in the children’s room. Family Storytime with Mr. Mac: Stories, puppets and lots of music for every member of the family are part of Mr. Mac’s storytime at the North Shelby Library on Feb. 1 from 10:4511:30 a.m. All ages are welcome, and registration is not required. The weekly program is held in the children’s department. For more information, call 439-5504 or email northshelbyyouth@ gmail.com.
Feb. 2
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a.m. The store is located at 791 Fourth Place Southwest in Alabaster.
Feb. 3
BYOC – Bring Your Own Crochet (Craft): This is primarily a crochet group, but knitters, smockers and others are all welcome. The group gets together to work on projects and to get to know each other each Friday from 10-11 a.m. Those who want to learn how to crochet may attend for help. For more information, call 6189735. If the library is closed for a holiday, the group will not meet. Open Gaming: Come to the North Shelby Library teen department Feb. 3 from 3:305:45 p.m. for games such as board, card, Minecraft, XBOX ONE and Wii. Participants must have a parent permission slip on file to attend. For more information, call Kate at 439-5512 or email nsyouth@ shelbycounty-al.org.
Feb. 4
Lego Club: The North Shelby Library provides the Legos, the kids provide the imagination and creativity. Families are welcome to drop in anytime between 10 and 11 a.m. Feb. 4 to build spectacular creations. Creations will then go on display in the children’s department. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
Feb. 6
Introduction to Home Brewing: Interested in brewing your own beer at home but have no clue how to start? The Pelham Public Library welcomes home brew expert Grant Merrill on Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Merrill has more than seven years of experience crafting brews. This informative presentation will cover the basics of home brewing, including where to shop for equipment and ingredients, the feasibility of brewing at home, brewing on a budget and the process itself. You must be 21 years old or older to attend the program. There is no charge for the program, but seating is limited. Call the library at 620-6418 to reserve a seat. The program will last until 7:30 p.m. Toddler Tales: Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30-minute program designed especially for short attention spans at the North Shelby Library on Feb. 6 from 10-10:30 a.m. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration is required. The presenter is Kristy Hearn. For more information, call 439-5504 or email northshelbyyouth@ gmail.com.
Feb. 7
Lego League: Kids of all ages
can come play with bricks of all sizes from 6-6:45 p.m. at the Albert L. Scott Library in Alabaster. The library will have the bricks; kids will bring the imagination. The fun is in the meeting room. Kids age 6 and younger must be with an adult.
Feb. 8
Family Storytime with Mr. Mac: Stories, puppets and lots of music for every member of the family are part of Mr. Mac’s storytime at the North Shelby Library on Feb. 8 from 10:4511:30 a.m. All ages are welcome, and registration is not required. The weekly program is held in the children’s department. For more information, call 439-5504 or email northshelbyyouth@ gmail.com.
Feb. 9
YA Throwback Thursday: Tweens and teens can get ready for Valentine’s Day by making cards, making friends and eating sweet treats at 4:15 p.m. Kids 11 to 18 years old can sign up. Meets in the meeting room. Keeping it Real at Pelham High School: The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will hold the Keeping it Real Student Program at Pelham High School on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Freshmen will get a glimpse of what it costs to live in the adult world. Volunteers are needed to
OUT & ABOUT help with the program. Those interested in volunteering for a few hours or the day can register online or call 663-4542 or email Director of Community and Investor Development Keyla Handley. Lunch is provided for all volunteers. South Shelby Chamber Morning Mixer: The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce will host a morning mixer at Snider’s Pharmacy and Ground Up Coffee and Smoothies on Feb. 9 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. No cost to attend, and no RSVP required. Just bring business cards and come ready to network. Snider’s Pharmacy and Ground Up Coffee and Smoothies are located at 15582 U.S. 280 in Chelsea. Pajama Storytime: Come in your PJs, have milk and cookies, and hear some wonderful bedtime tales at the North Shelby Library on Feb. 9 from 6:30-7 p.m. All ages are welcome, and no registration is required. The presenter is Kristy Hearn.
Feb. 13
Homeschool Happening – Birds of a Feather: 10am-11am Dr. Ansel Payne of the Audubon Society will visit the Albert L. Scott Library in Alabaster from 10-11 a.m. Attendees will learn about local birds, bird watching and more.
Kids in grades 1-12 can sign up because birds of a feather flock together. Children age 6 must be with an adult. Session is in the meeting room.
Feb. 14
Pete the Cat Book Club: Valentine’s Day Edition will be held at 6 p.m. at the Albert L. Scott Library in Alabaster. Kids 5 years old and older can sign up for feline fun and Valentine’s Day activities. Kids age 6 and younger must be with an adult. Meets in the meeting room. Picture Book Club: Come to the North Shelby Library for stories, games, crafts and snacks featuring a different favorite book character Feb. 14 from 10-10:45 a.m. All ages are welcome. Registration is required.
Feb. 15
Family Storytime with Mr. Mac: Stories, puppets and lots of music for every member of the family are part of Mr. Mac’s storytime at the North Shelby Library on Feb. 15 from 10:4511:30 a.m. All ages are welcome, and registration is not required. The weekly program is held in the children’s department. For more information, call 439-5504 or email northshelbyyouth@ gmail.com.
Feb. 16
Coffee with the Mayor of
Harpersville: The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce will host Coffee with Harpersville Mayor Don Greene on Feb. 16 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Harpersville Town Hall, 83 Town Hall Lane, Harpersville. Pajama Storytime: Come in your PJs, have milk and cookies, and hear some wonderful bedtime tales at the North Shelby Library on Feb. 16 from 6:30-7 p.m. All ages are welcome, and no registration is required. The presenter is Kristy Hearn.
Feb. 17
Freezer Meal Workshop: Bring groceries to the kitchen at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen and prepare seven meals to take home and place in the freezer Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is a great way to prepare everything at one time and then enjoy the fruits of your labor – without having to clean your kitchen. Some spices and condiments will be provided. Recipes will be offered so participants can make these meals again and again. Register by Feb. 15. The cost is $25 per person, plus groceries. Call 408-6550 for reservation and shopping list, available with payment. Minimum six people.
Feb. 18
Teen Volunteer Day: Help the North Shelby Library and earn
Open Gaming
community service hours Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library will host four volunteer days this semester. Each time it is offered, sixth-12th-graders can sign up for one to two hours of service. Limit five volunteers per day. Contact Kate at 4395512 or nsyouth@shelbycountyal.org to sign up for a time.
Feb. 21
Black History is No Mystery with the Burks: 6:00pm7:30pm Science educators Winfield and Elinor Burks will return with their hands-on approach to helping kids learn and enjoy science and history at the Albert L. Scott Library in Alabaster from 6-7:30 p.m. They have co-produced more than 50 programs in the metro area. Children in grades 3 and above can sign up. Meets in the meeting room. Eggs & Issues Breakfast with Congressman Gary Palmer: An Eggs & Issues Breakfast with U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer will be held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, on Feb. 21 from 7:30-9 a.m. To RSVP, contact the Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce at 663-4542 or email info@ shelbychamber.org. Comprehensive Diabetes Education: If you have diabetes Coffee with the Mayor of Harpersville
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Fine Folk Art IV – Gallery Exhibit
Maker Madness
or are at risk, this seminar at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen is a must. A physician’s referral is required, and pre-assessments given preceding the class date. To register, call 939-7248. The seminar will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Student Program at Vincent High School on Feb. 23 and Feb. 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those interested in volunteering for a few hours or the day can register online or call 663-4542 or email Director of Community and Investor Development Keyla Handley.
Feb. 22
Family Storytime with Mr. Mac: Stories, puppets and lots of music for every member of the family are part of Mr. Mac’s storytime at the North Shelby Library on Feb. 22 from 10:4511:30 a.m.
Third Annual Boots & Bowties Silent Auction: The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce will hold its third annual Boots & Bowties Silent Auction on Feb. 23 from 5-8 p.m. at Douglas Manor in Columbiana. Tickets are $10 per person. This is the annual fundraiser for the South Shelby Chamber’s Johnny Lowe Scholarship Fund. The Chamber awards three $1,000 scholarships to graduating
Feb. 23
Keeping it Real at Vincent High School: The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will hold the Keeping it Real
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seniors in the southern region of Shelby County. There will be restaurant gift certificates, hotel stays, art, food, wine and more. Maker Madness: Come to the North Shelby Library on Feb. 23 from 4-5 p.m. for an hour of STEM learning and creativity. Attendees will explore a new tech each month – from robotics and electronics to engineering and design. For ages 8-12. Registration is required.
Feb. 24
American Girls Club: Attendees will enter Addy’s world by taking part in an American Girls reader’s theatre at 4 p.m. at the Albert L. Scott Library in Alabaster. To mark February as
Black History Month, the group will read the play “Friendship and Freedom: A Play about Addy.” No memorizing will be necessary. The play is about Addy, age 9, who has escaped from slavery. The action takes place in Philadelphia in 1864.
Feb. 26
Fine Folk Art IV – Gallery Exhibit: The Shelby County Arts Council will hold its Fine Folk Art IV exhibit through Feb. 26 in Columbiana. The exhibit is designed to give the artists much-deserved exposure. Tickets are free. The SCAC is located at 104 Mildred Street. For more information, call the Shelby County Arts Council at 669-0044 or visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com.
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