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tretching and using muscles I didn’t even know existed aren’t normally part of my interview process. But Reformer Training Studio owner Ainslie McLean had other plans. Her Inverness studio features three Reformer machines that work every muscle in your body but don’t have the high-impact effects you might experience with other types of exercise — something I especially liked when I took her intro class. This Pilates-inspired program is ideal for anyone who wants to start (and keep) moving — whether you have knee, back or other issues. I hadn’t heard about this type of exercise program before, but I’m sure glad I have now. While the results at the studio are impressive — I was definitely a bit sore after my first class — McLean’s story is just as powerful. From having a heart attack at 39 to dealing with several other health issues, she continues to push forward and motivate everyone around her. Read the full story on page 14. Someone else whose passion for his work shines through is William Upton, the owner of Windwood Equestrian in Pelham. Featured on page 20, this property holds everything from horse riding lessons to rustic,

stunning weddings. He spent years figuring out the best layout, materials and game plan for the farm, and his hard work definitely shows. It may be every little girls dream to ride or have a horse (at least I know it was for me), but Windwood has something for every age and gender. Something else you might not be expecting to find in Pelham is the Gabby line at Summer Classics. Although it continues to grow and gain national attention, this company is pure Shelby County. You’ll find contemporary and traditional furniture, lighting fixtures and other décor pieces. Be sure to check out this piece starting on page 34. This issue features stories about local swim teams, Alabama National Cemetery, Blowfish Sushi and more, as well. You’ll also notice a change going forward. This will be my last month filling in for Katie McDowell as the editor of Shelby Living. I’ve loved getting to know all of people and businesses we’ve featured the past few months — and I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about them. Have a great summer, and happy reading! l

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MADE TO MOVE Reformer focuses on health and healing through exercise

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SOME GAVE ALL Alabama National Cemetery honors fallen heroes

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THE SIMPLE LIFE

Stop Saying ‘Maybe’

ow many times do you hear “maybe” when you ask for someone’s time, energy or attention? How often have you been the one saying maybe to avoid saying no? When you answer maybe for an invitation to an event, meeting or request, what you’re really doing is Lisa Phillips, owner of SimpleWorks, avoiding making a firm decision. Simpleworks.guru There are many reasons why you lisa@simpleworks.guru say/hear maybe, yet what you’re 205.981.7733 really doing is causing additional mental and emotional anguish by delaying the decision process. Despite what you might think, no is a good answer. Not as good as a yes, yet no ranks above maybe any day of the week. Why? Because a maybe leads to a domino effect that doesn’t help those involved move forward, thus decreasing productivity. Here are three reasons why you might hear (or give) a maybe. • Decision fatigue. Many times the answer is maybe when one more decision can’t be made. Our lives are filled with constant decisions that cause mental exhaustion. That is why you often hear, “I don’t know” when you ask, “What do you want for dinner?” Being able to say yes or no to a request when you’re mentally exhausted is too hard: You need to consider too many details, too much to figure out. So, you say maybe, thus bringing everything to a standstill. • Not enough information. When you say maybe to a request, what you might be doing is buying yourself a little more time. It’s impossible to make a good decision until you know more details, such as what else is on your calendar, time involved, etc. Consider responding with, “I need a few more details before I can give you a firm yes or no. When is a good time to discuss this further?” • Feeling guilty. Do you feel you’ll hurt someone’s feelings if you turn down a request or invitation? In this case, the word maybe comes into play as a way to soften the blow. You didn’t say yes or no, so maybe keeps all the waters calm. Maybe is not having to make a commitment. Learn to say no gracefully. There are a million ways to say no. Be as short or long with your explanation, just watch that you don’t exaggerate your reason to make yourself feel better. Be more productive by deleting maybe as an option. It’s that simple. l

Despite what you might think, no is a good answer. Not as good as a yes, yet no ranks above maybe any day of the week.

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Students become Eagle Scouts After starting Cub Scouts in October 2011, five of the original members of the Wilsonville Boy Scout Troop 588 all made Eagle Scout as of April. To commemorate their accomplishments, the boys — Nicholas Chapple, Wil and Johnathon Langner, Luke Lawler and Noah Reece — joined together at the Alabama Boy Scouts of America in Vestavia Hills May 19. Scout Master Don Langner and Keith Lawler formed the troop together in 2011, and both said it was challenging. Now, each of the original members has received the distinction by completing a service project, earning a set number of merit badges and taking on additional responsibilities within the troop. Reece chose to complete a project at Wilsonville Elementary School. Reece decided to build planters and build an outdoor learning area for the students. Johnathon Langner also created an outdoor learning center for students, but he chose Elvin Hill Elementary School. Chapple and Wil Langner both chose to create pavilions at Elvin Hill to help provide for the children and the community in Columbiana. Lawler also chose Elvin Hill Elementary for his service project and revitalized the flagpole area in front of the school.

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Helena coach recognized In her second year as the head softball coach of the Lady Huskies, Heidi Kouveras made a concerted effort to test her girls at the beginning of the year. A season ago, the first in the history of both the school and program, Helena finished a respectable 19-13-1 and made an appearance in the 5A South Central Regional tournament, where the Lady Huskies went 1-2. For a first-year school and a first-year program, an area title and a regional tournament win was nothing to be ashamed of, but Kouveras believed the program was capable of more. As a result, Kouveras made sure

to test her girls in 2016, loading the schedule with as many talented 6A and 7A schools as she could. The tougher schedule meant a slower start for this Helena team, and as of March 21, the Lady Huskies were middling around .500 at 10-8. However, as the season went on the Lady Huskies began to gain steam, eventually nabbing the second seed out of the regional tournament this year, and parlaying that into a runner-up finish at the 5A state tournament. Because of the job Kouveras did at the helm of this Helena team, she is the 2016 Shelby County softball Coach of the Year.

Veteran goes on journey After being injured by two anti-tank mines in Afghanistan on his second deployment, Calera resident Joseph Lowery, 36, is embarking on a journey to traverse New Hampshire’s Presidential Range this July. Lowery, an Army and National Guard veteran, will join 12 other service members with various disabilities for a challenging week-long trek across the Presidential Range from July 9–15. The veterans were selected by representatives from No Barriers Warriors and Wells Fargo to participate in the 2016 Warriors to Summits Expeditions I or II. Both expeditions are equally grueling journeys on opposite ends of the U.S.

The veterans face life-altering disabilities ranging from emotional and physical trauma to chronic pain and amputated limbs. Some experience combat flashbacks and survivor’s guilt, while others continue to struggle with readjusting to civilian life. Veterans were chosen based on attitude and their physical and mental ability to successfully participate. Lowery, an Alabama native, resides in Calera with his wife and three children. To learn more about Lowery, as well as the other 25 veterans selected to participate in the 2016 Warriors to Summits Expedition Series, visit Warriorstosummits.org.

Embrace each day with peace of mind.

Montevallo athlete selected for All-District team University of Montevallo junior Cheyenne Thompson has been named a first team CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-District selection in women’s cross-country and track and field for the second year in a row. The Academic All-District team recognizes the NCAA Division II Southeast Region’s top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom. Thompson’s name will appear on the ballot for the CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-American Team recognizing the top student-athletes across the nation. Thompson was named an Academic

All-American following her sophomore season. Thompson, a Chelsea native, owns a perfect 4.00 grade-point average as a Biochemistry major. Thompson, a product of Chelsea High School, was named an NCAA Division II All-Southeast Region selection and an All-Peach Belt Conference selection in both cross-country and track and field this season. Thompson capped the year by setting a new Peach Belt Conference record time of 11:05.81 in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase while claiming the individual title at the conference championship event in April.

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Foundation supports local students The Ora L. Jones Memorial Foundation recently awarded $10,000 in scholarships to 10 students in various schools throughout Shelby County, including six students in the Shelby County School District. The foundation was established to honor the memory of Ora L. Jones, a Montevallo native and retiree of the University of Montevallo. Her children, including Michael Jones, principal of New Directions, established the foundation after she passed in 2011. The memorial scholarship helps educate a child to motivate them to live out the principles modeled by Ora L. Jones so they can demonstrate a life of service by helping somebody else. Proceeds from the second annual OLJ 5K race, which was held in Montevallo on May 7, along with other donations were used to fund the scholarships. The 2016 OLJ Memorial scholarship winners were Brooke Hurst and Tia Mc-

Carter from Calera High School; Payton Jebeles from Shelby County High School; MaKayla Cottingham and Porche Pearson from Montevallo High School; Ashley Ruston from Oak Mountain High School;

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t’s that time of year again. The streets of downtown Columbiana become flooded with the delicious smells of the Shelby County Shindig BBQ Cookoff and music festival. This annual event has been a great way to bring the community together while showcasing some of the best barbeque and music around. Not only is this a great family friendly event, but it also proceeds from the Shindig benefit the Shelby County Arts Council and the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce. Funds help keep great programs like ArtAbilities and “Writing Our Stories” alive. These classes and programs benefit everyone from special needs children, teens at the Juvenile Detention Center and many other area students. The Shelby County Arts Council is committed to reaching out to kids of all ages and creating a positive community effect through art and creativity. The Shindig also supports the efforts of the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce and its mission to assisting businesses with growth, education and marketing. Funds also support the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund, which awards three $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in South Shelby County. The Shindig fun begins on Saturday, July 16, from 1-7 p.m. Tickets for barbeque tasting are $10 each and include a tasting from all participating barbeque teams. Check out some delicious

treats from local restaurants like Frios Pops, Bernies on Main and Champy’s Chicken and Tamales. Stop by the artist market featuring a variety of great local artists and a fantastic line-up of music sponsored by the Magic City Blues Society. The line-up includes the Sassy Brown duo, Janelle Frost duo, Elijah Butler duo, 2 Blu and the Lucky Stiffs and Davis Coen. This great family even is sponsored by Lowe/Weichart Realty, DeLoach CPA, APH Radio and many other great local and regional sponsors. If you’re looking for some other great summer events be sure to check out our Summer Fine Art Camps for your budding young artists. This summer’s camp focuses on learning about artists from the great state of Alabama. Kids will have the opportunity to explore the work of Thornton Dial, Nall, Catherine Tucker Wyndham, James Dean (Pete the Cat), Charlie LucasThe Tin Man and there will be a special appearance by Blossom, the Painting Pig! Give your kid the opportunity to flex some creative muscles this summer and learn about artists

from our own state. Campers ages 6-8 join us for week one, July 18-22 from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. The cost is $130 and includes all arts supplies and a morning snack. Campers ages 9-12 join us for week two, July 25-29 from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost of camp is $200 and includes art supplies and a morning snack: Campers should bring a lunch. Don’t waste your summer sitting at home, join us at the Shelby County Arts Council for some good family fun. For more information on the Shelby Shindig, visit Shelbycountyshindig.com. To register for Summer Fine Art Camps and find information on up coming events, visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com or call 205.669.0044. l

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ARTS & CULTURE

Artistic Touch

Student blends photography, ink and painting into her artwork Story and photographs by LAURA BROOKHART

ordan Ingram, Helena High School Class of 2016 Valedictorian, not only combined her academic studies and love of softball during high school, but she also discovered her creative side. She brought out her artistic abilities while taking AP art classes under Som12 | ShelbyLiving.com

mer Fortner. “I did not register for AP art last year because it sounded like an immense amount of work for me to juggle with my four other AP classes and softball. However, Ms. Fortner convinced me to take the class, and I loved it,” Ingram says. “I was in AP art 2-D design. The 2-D design class allowed me to achieve a blend of photography, ink and

“One dot does not matter much in the overall picture, but at the same time, many dots help me create depth and shadows.”

much on achieving the exact painting in my portfolio.” colors because that’s so hard At the end of the AP art to do,” Ingram says. “Instead, class, Ingram submitted a I can focus on the subjects portfolio consisting of 24 instead.” pieces. Twelve were “Breadth” One technique she’s come to pieces, where anything goes. enjoy is pointillism, although “In this section, I used a she originally thought it would lot of photography and some take a lot longer than other other media such as painting,” techniques. Ingram says. “However, I saw an online The other 12 were her convideo of an artist using the centration pieces. technique, and I fell in love “These pieces are meant to be cohesive and share a com— Jordan Ingram with it,” Ingram explains. “It has quickly become my favorite mon theme. My concentration technique, and I used it in my AP art portfolio.” focused on how flowers reflect the depth of the This technique has helped her to relax, she human experience,” Ingram says. says. “My creative process is not very structured,” “It is also very forgiving because I work with she continues. “I try to have my camera (a Nikon such a small pen,” Ingram says. “One dot does D3300) with me at all times in case I see somenot matter much in the overall picture, but at the thing that I really want to photograph. I love same time, many dots help me create depth and flowers and music, so a lot of my staged photos shadows.” revolve around those themes.” Her projects are always evolving and improvIngram’s drawings usually come from her photos; those she feels are better depicted through ing. “Every piece I work on is not my best work. ink. There are days when I cannot even draw a stick Ingram also notes she enjoys painting things figure, but other days I can do something magifor her sister, Laine, and her friends. cal,” Ingram says. “That is why I love art.” l “Using ink, however, allows me to not focus so

PAGE 12: Jordan Ingram, Helena High School Class of 2016 Valedictorian, enjoys bringing out her creative side through different types of artwork. LEFT: One of her favorite techniques is pointillist — which includes drawing with several dots — like with this drawing of handcuffs. TOP RIGHT: She creates life-like pieces of art. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ingram created a piece of art featuring Sloss Furnaces.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

The exercises use the momentum of exhaling to move up and down.

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MADE TO

MOVE Reformer studio gives mobility and hope to people of all ages Story by LAUREN DOWDLE Photographs by DAWN HARRISON

n object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion. While Newton’s First Law of Motion is not a new concept, actually achieving that movement can seem impossible for someone dealing with muscle, back or skeletal pain — all things Ainslie McLean knows too well. Growing up, McLean played soccer and continued to through college. So it seemed only natural that she would go to a pick-up game as an adult. But during the game, she got side tackled, which led to her needing her ACL reconstructed. That was just the first of many health setbacks. “As I got older and had kids, I became debilitated,” McLean says. “My hips hurt all of the time, and I couldn’t run anymore. I was miserable.” She saw various doctors who took x-rays and MRIs, only to say that everything was fine. “They just gave me pain killers, and I’m allergic to them,” she says. “Muscular pain doesn’t necessarily show up on x-rays

or MRIs, but the pain is real. It can be debilitating.” Her friend even invited her to a Pilates class to see if it would help, but McLean ended up just hurting more afterward. Still looking for some relief, she tried a Reformer class a year later and actually felt better after the first time. The Reformer machine is based off of the exercises of Joseph Pilates — founder of Pilates — except it involves taking all of the gravity and weight off of the person’s weakest points. The frame rolls back and forth on wheels, and there are also straps that can be used for feet and hands. “You can burn 969 calories an hour, without getting all hot and sweaty afterward,” she says. “You’ll feel so much better. It’s a doable lifestyle change for real people: People just haven’t heard of it.” After going to these classes for a while, her Reformer teacher suggested she should make a job out of it and teach her own classes. McLean followed her advice and began working toward her certification. McLean went on to become BalJuly 2016 | 15

ABOVE LEFT: People have the option of holding their legs straight or in chair position during the exercises. ABOVE RIGHT: Frankie Romano and Ainslie McLean share their passion for safe fitness and health at Reformu Reformer Training Studio. RIGHT: There are stretches that target hamstrings and people’s cores.

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anced Body University Certified in Reformer 1, 2, 3, Twist, Athletic Training and Scoliosis. It would seem everything was going in the right direction for McLean to have a happy and healthy lifestyle, but her body had other plans. She had a heart attack at age 39 and later found out she had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and lupus — which caused her to have arthritis. Those were all things she wasn’t expecting, especially considering her focus on fitness. Instead of making her conditions a life sentence of immobility, she continued with her Reformer passion and began working on making it a business of her own. In February 2015, she opened Reformu Reformer Training Studio and moved to her current location in the Inverness Highlands shopping center. It’s a way for her to help others find the physical relief and wellness she has come to enjoy, she says. “Before, I couldn’t sleep, walk or

be a good mom and wife,” McLean recalls. “The Reformer worked the very first time. It takes your pain away, so why wouldn’t you try it? “If something hurts, you’ll stop and try something else,” she continues. “There are 400 exercises you can try.” Her client success stories include a 79-year-old man who had bypass surgery and tight hamstrings who was able to fix his muscle issues without surgery. And that list goes on and on. “Everybody’s issues are different. We ask them about their goals and go from there,” McLean explains. “When you feel like you can move, your whole life is better.” Her business partner, Frankie Romano, joined the team in February 2015. He brought experience from working in physical therapy and training athletes, along with personal trainer certifications. He also works with clients who want to strength train in a different room in the studio. “It works every muscle in the body

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They never do anything that hurts during the workouts.

and increases mobility,” Romano says. “If they keep doing this, they can do the activities they want to do in life.” The studio has three Reformer machines, so the instructors can give each person one-onone attention. It’s that intimate, comfortable setting and results that keep people coming back, McLean says. She’d like to have more studio locations in the future, but right now, McLean and her team are currently focused on perfecting the current business. Each training session lasts an hour and costs $35, and the first one is free. Reformu Reformer Training Studio is located at 5299 Valleydale Road Suite 119 next to South Eastern Jewelers in the Inverness Highlands shopping center.

For more information about the Reformer experience and benefits, visit Bouncebody.com or Pilates. com. McLean and Romano train by appointment only. To schedule a training session, email Ainsliepilates@ gmail.com or call 249-0043. They teach private sessions seven days a week. l

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Surgery Center Procedures Anesthesiologist addresses spinal pain solutions Story by ROBERT NESBITT Photograph CONTRIBUTED

nyone of any age can experience chronic back pain — from those weekend warriors to young athletes. My colleagues and I have been treating patients of all types, fitness levels and ages for years at Nesbitt Pain Associates. We’ve recently extended our practice to now see patients at the brand new St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Surgery Center, which is part of the new expansion on the St. Vincent’s One Nineteen campus. I want those do-it-yourselfers, retirees and even young athletes to know there are effective, nonsurgical ways to address stubborn back pain. Our team of anesthesiologists, specializing in interventional pain management, work primarily with spine problems. Our goal is to get patients as pain-free as possible with minimally invasive procedures. We may refer patients for physical, massage or chiropractic therapy. If treatments are necessary, we have many options available to treat different spine problems. Each patient is evaluated to determine whether they need diagnostic testing, physical therapy or referral to a spine surgeon. Patients typically are referred by their primary care physician, spine surgeon or chiropractor. For those patients, longterm relief can start with an anesthesiologistadministered injection. We see some patients who may have recently injured themselves exercising or playing golf. But many of our patients have had multiple surger-

ies and are not candidates for additional surgery. Our primary focus is figuring out the problem and then using the best possible treatment. We have many tools in our toolbox to help lessen pain. But for those patients who do require surgery, we are happy to now be offering our services at the state-of-the-art surgery center at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. Because One Nineteen is part of the St. Vincent’s Health System, there is accountability — everyone has to be credentialed. St. Vincent’s has a great system in place. We’ve been working within that system for years, and we’re grateful for the protections they provide patients and the opportunity to serve new patients. Our main goal is to make people aware that back pain can happen to anyone, and when it does, we are there to help get them back doing those activities they love to do, and doing them painfree. To learn more about the St. Vincent’s One Nineteen surgery center and its “Healthcare Like No Other” services, visit Onenineteen.com. l Robert Nesbitt, MD, is a physician with Nesbitt Pain Associates at St. Vincent’s. July 2016 | 19

RECREATION

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Windwood holds riding lessons, weddings and much more

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Construction on Windwood Equestrian started in 2002.

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tanding on the wrap-around porch at Windwood Equestrian, it’s hard to wrap your mind around the fact that it was two small pieces of paper that put the striking property on the map. A ticket to the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. And then a piece of notebook paper. William Upton grins when he talks about it. With the exception of a couple of rides on an old farm horse when he was younger, he’d never been in the saddle before he watched the equestrian portion of the Olympics in Atlanta at 15 years old. But after the Games, he came back to the Birmingham area and started taking lessons immediately. “It was something that kind of consumed me,” he says. And it wasn’t long before he was riding competitively, winning shows and eventually sketching out the plans for Windwood on a piece of notebook paper. He started building it in 2002 just off highway 11 in Pelham, and now 14 years later, he and his wife Arden live right in the center of the sprawling equestrian center that looks more country club than country. They host around 25 to 30 weddings a year. Arden says it’s a “pretty busy thing” for them that started because of their own wedding. “William and I built all of the things we had hoped for our own wedding, and now we offer it to other people,” she says. At night, the stone courtyard is “stunning” and “comes alive,”

LEFT: Currently, 37 horses live on the property. RIGHT: They’ve had riders from 4 to 70 years old.

William says, lit by strings of café lights and lit-up cupolas and offering a live-music stage. They’ve hosted crowds of up to 600 people in the courtyard, which has an Italian fountain just in the center. And it’s flanked by three luxury barns, rolling grass meadows and well-maintained outdoor riding facilities that are currently home to 37 horses. “I started the riding school as a business when I was a freshman in college,” William says. “I drew the whole place on a piece of notebook paper, and we’ve just been working to finish that dream ever since. It’s just evolved and evolved.” He’s taken pride in the way he’s put every detail together. His own office is made with wood beams from Andrew Jackson’s farm. The hay is shipped in by the 18-wheeler load from Kentucky. The footing in the riding rings is a specially made mixture of felt, sand and fiber. Jill Dean, one of Windwood’s riding instructors, says that last detail alone makes such a difference. “It’s spectacular footing — the ring can be under water, and we can still ride on it. William knew that because he researched intensely and planned well,” she says. “We are fortunate that William had the dream of Windwood.” Construction is one of Williams’ passions: Horseback riding is too. And it’s easy to see how the two passions met at Windwood. “We love offering this as a place for people to come and fall in love with the sport,” William says. “Riding can be a lifelong venture.” They’ve had riders from 4 years old to 70 years old, he adds. July 2016 | 23

“We build our lessons and classes in such a way that it’s personalized and fun for everyone involved,” he says. Jill agreed and adds they see progress in the riders with every lesson. “They work hard and have a lot of time in the saddle,” she says. “We have a system that works. We want your leg to be solid, deep and tight at the level where you are before we move you to the next one.” Windwood’s riders who choose to compete consistently win ribbons, William says. 24 | ShelbyLiving.com

It’s also a sport that enhances riders’ lives. “Often when kids get involved with riding, it consumes them, and when you have something like that to be involved in, it keeps you out of trouble, teaches you responsibility and you get to interact with other people and learn teamwork.” Riders from beginner to expert are welcome, he says, and prices are competitive with other riding schools in the area. Windwood offers lessons for dressage, hunters and jumpers. “All of the riding is classically trained,” Arden

CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: The design for Windwood came about from a sketch William drew on notebook paper. William and Arden Upton are the owners of Windwood Equestrian in Pelham. They host 25 to 30 weddings a year on the stunning and lively property. There are three luxury barns, in addition to meadows and outdoor riding facilities. They offer lessons for beginners to experts.

says. Windwood has horses for use in the riding school, but boarding and training is also available at the facilities. “We want to be a quality riding school, but we are also down to earth and approachable,” he says. “We want this to be a place where people can come and enjoy being here.” And they do, if you’re judging by the kids’ faces, Arden says.

“To me, the cutest, most adorable thing you’ll see on a daily basis is when the little girls come out and start lessons in a hunter style,” she says. “During their first lesson, their eyes are huge, and the grin on their face is the most adorable thing you’ve ever seen. They see the ponies, and they hug them. They love it. And we love making that possible.” For more information, visit Windwoodequestrian.com. l July 2016 | 25

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Students learn swimming skills and teamwork Story by SAMANTHA HURST Photographs courtesy of GREYSTONE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

eat waves haven’t yet begun to hazily ripple over the pool at Brook Highlands Country Club when Hayden Desmond’s body cuts through the

water. It’s only 8:15 on a Monday morning in June. Other soon-to-be high school seniors yank closed curtains and groggily tug thin, cotton sheets back over their eyes to slowly sink back to sleep. Desmond, meanwhile, pulls at the water and propels himself forward.

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“I think the big thing that motivates me is that someone somewhere is always working harder than me,” Desmond says of rising early for daily practices throughout the summer. “I want to work harder than them.” Desmond joined the 120-member Brook Highland Marlins swim team two years ago. He’d never swum competitively, though he took lessons as a kid. Many of Desmond’s teammates have never swum competitively either. Brook Highland established the Marlins in 1991 and continues to offer 4-to 18-yearolds the chance to swim competitively in the Jefferson Shelby Swim Council (JSSC).

“Anyone can jump in the water in swim,” Desmond says. “It doesn’t matter how tall you are, how short you are — swimming is for any kid who wants to give it a try.” Marlins coach Dawn Todd champions that mindset. Kids can begin swimming competitively as long as they can swim the length of the pool, she says. Many kids get involved around 7-8 years old, learning the basic forms. They slowly work through all the strokes, Todd says, and begin really making a difference on the team. “Swimming is not a sport where you have to sit on the sidelines. For the little bitty kids that are taking 2 minutes to swim down the pool — they still get to compete,” Todd says. “They also still get all the other good stuff as we work on building comaraderie as a team.” A total of 22 teams and more than 2,000 swimmers participate in meets through the JSSC. Another of those teams is Greystone Country Club’s Gators. The Gators boast a roster of 72 swimmers, aged 4-16 years old. Coach Alan Parsons agrees that any kid can find their place in the pool. “Even a child that is not great at other sports may become the best swimmer,” Parsons says. “Swimming is all about technique, so any kid that works hard enough can improve.” Parsons, who joined Greystone’s swim team at age 9, continues to swim competitively. A college junior, Parsons swims on scholarship for Limestone College in South Carolina.

“I’ve always loved the aspect of racing. You do the training, and you do the work so it really takes a lot of self-discipline,” Parsons says. “You get to see what you personally can push yourself to do.” By the end of the summer, Desmond aims to shed a few seconds off his times. He wants to get his 50-yard breaststroke under 30 seconds and his individual medley under 1 minute. Achieving these goals won’t be easy. Improving times in the water involves turning a bit faster, getting your arms out of the water more quickly and kicking more powerfully. “It’s all you — it’s whether or not you’ve put in the time and effort, whether or not you’ve perfected the technique and whether or not you have the drive to do your best,” Todd says of swimming competitively. Comaraderie doesn’t dissipate in this individualized sport though. Parsons says it creates a bond when a swimmer sees his or her teammates striving to be the best they can be too. Desmond agrees as he said another aspect of competitive swimming is the ability to serve as a

PAGE 26: Student swimmers work to perfect their form and techniques. TOP LEFT: Some swim teams allow children 4 to 18 years old to join. TOP RIGHT: Being a part of a swim team is a good way for children to make friends and gain confidence. ABOVE: There are swim teams for a variety of ages.

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ABOVE: There are swim teams for a variety of ages. RIGHT: Siblings and friends can join teams together.

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role model to younger kids. “Being a leader plays into that and being able to go out there and tell the kid that hasn’t won a race yet this year, ‘You can do it.’ I think that is one of the main reasons that Brook Highland is so successful,” he says. Jenn Hale’s two daughters Allie, 7, and Emmie, 5, began competing several years ago. Originally, Hale wanted her kids to be safer

in the water. Soon, she realized they couldn’t get enough of the water. “I wanted my kids to not only be able to get from point A to point B,” Hale says. “I wanted them to get stronger as little girls and build confidence.” She also liked the idea of building a competitive spirit in her daughters. The collection of ribbons — first place down to third place — has proved exciting for both Allie and Emmie. Simply jumping in the water alongside friends and the older swimmers they look up to has also been thrilling, Hale adds. “When you get [Allie] in the water, it is almost like she knows she belongs there,” she says. “It makes her feel like, ‘Hey, I’m important; I’m a valuable member of the team; people are encouraging me.” Hale now swims competitively herself; getting pulled in after her daughters became hooked. Their family loves being at the pool and now even getting to attend some meets together as a family. “It’s a lifetime sport. You’re not likely to play football when you are 40, but you can still swim when you are 40,” Todd says. There are other programs around Jefferson and Shelby counties for kids to dive into swimming at a competitive level. Chris Honeycutt, with the Alabas-

ter YMCA, says the Stingrays average about 25 kids per season: fall, spring and summer. This program, during the summer, also gives kids a daily avenue to push themselves athletically and be a part of a team. For more information about these programs, visit Bhrctennis.com/pool/swim-team; Gogreystonegators.com and Ggametime.com/branch/alabaster. l

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Some Gave All Alabama National Cemetery honors fallen heroes Story by GRACE THORNTON Photographs CONTRIBUTED

O ABOVE: Thousands of veterans have been buried at the cemetery since it opened in 2009. RIGHT: People place flags and coins on the graves to show they have visited.

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n 479 grassy acres in Montevallo, the Alabama sun beats down on thousands of symmetrically arranged white headstones, glinting off of a number of pennies, nickels and quarters sitting on top. “Those coins have significance,” says Herman Watkins, program specialist for Alabama National Cemetery, as he wanders slowly around the graves. “They let us know who’s been to pay their respects to the veterans buried here.” Usually a penny means someone came to visit,

and a nickel means they trained together at boot camp. A dime means the visitor served with the deceased in some capacity. And a quarter means the person was with the deceased when he or she was killed. “Sometimes the coins can mean a little something different to the person who placed them,” he says. “But no matter what, they have significance, and they honor the person who’s buried there.” And honoring the person who served is exactly why Alabama National Cemetery exists — and why Watkins finds purpose in working there, he says. “These veterans, they’ve born the burden of our country, so we want to help bear their burden by

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RIGHT: Alabama National Cemetery holds special events on Memorial Day. BELOW LEFT: Families and other military members show their respect to fallen heroes. BELOW RIGHT: They play taps, and the honor guard folds the flag for families when a veteran is buried there.

honoring their memory and helping their family.” Burial is a costly experience, he says, and Alabama National Cemetery offers headstones, vaults and perpetual care to the families of any veteran who was discharged honorably. “This is one of the things our country can do to take care of the ones who sacrificed for us,” Watkins says. When a veteran is buried at the Alabama National Cemetery, taps — Herman Watkins are played under one of the pavilions, and the honor guard folds the flag for the family and thanks them for their relative’s service to the nation. “Imagine being a mother whose child died in Afghanistan or Iraq, getting that visit to let them

“We serve a purpose to our society as a shrine and final resting place for our heroes.”

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know their son or daughter has been killed,” Watkins says. “We have several here like that. It’s so hard on the family. There’s a price that comes with war. And we want to make it as honoring to their sacrifice as we can.” It’s a special service for Watkins, who as a medic and hospital coordinator for the Navy prepared the bodies of deceased soldiers overseas to send them back to America for burial. He served that way for 28 years before finding himself at the Alabama National Cemetery. He’s been there since before it was open. “Death is such a hard thing, but you can look at this beautiful place in a positive light — that it’s taking care of and honoring our veterans the way that they deserve to be honored,” Watkins says. “That’s the way I look at it. I’m glad to be here and proud to serve them.” Thousands of veterans have been interred at the

sprawling cemetery since it opened in 2009. “Sometimes, we have eight or nine burials a day,” Watkins says. In Section 9, which holds 1,000 cremation graves, 700 are already full. “And in Section 1 and 2, there are 4,000 graves. Section 1 is already almost full, and Section two will be in the next five or six months,” he says. And every day that there’s a burial, the big flag on the hill flies at half-staff. “We serve a purpose to our society as a shrine and final resting place for our heroes,” he says. A memorial wall also holds the names of those who were missing in action or had no remains to be buried, and a memorial walkway starts near the wall and ends up on a hill at a pole where a black POW flag flies. “It’s a meaningful place,” Watkins says. The acreage, which is even now being built out to hold more graves, is projected to accommodate more burials for about 50 years. Right now, Alabama National Cemetery has got room for cremation graves below ground, cremation vaults above ground and casket burials for veterans and their spouses and dependent children if needed. It also has a section up on the hill to which fami-

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hile many Shelby County residents know â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and likely own pieces by â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Pelham-based furniture company Summer Classics, not everyone knows that Summer Classics is now the biggest luxury outdoor furniture company in the United States. The company was founded in Pelham by Bew White in 1987, moving to larger facilities in Columbiana and then Montevallo before moving back to the Moore Handley building in Pelham, where it remains today. The company is now working to corner the indoor furniture market too, with the rise of Gabby, Summer

Classics’ indoor furniture and lighting line. Rob Robinson with Summer Classics says the Gabby line focuses on “transitional and eclectic furniture and lighting.” “We use unique materials like faux shagreen, horn and bone, cut stone like alabaster and onyx, parchment and vellum and metals with layered and distressed finishes,” Robinson says. “Each piece makes a compelling statement without overpowering a room.” Robinson says the Gabby line is often mixed with French and English antiques. In fact, the company’s buyers travel every year to find “inspirational pieces,” known as Unique Finds, which are offered for sale at company xtrade showrooms in

Dallas, Atlanta, Las Vegas and High Point, N.C. Robinson says Gabby is one of the fastest-growing furniture companies in the country. In 2014, the company was ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the Top 1,000 fastest-growing companies in America. “Very few if any furniture companies ever make this list,” Robinson says. Gabby’s sales numbers bear out that ranking, as Gabby is “without a doubt” Summer Classics’ most popular line right now. Sales were recently up by more than 40 percent, Robinson adds. Gabby, like Summer Classics, is truly a Shelby County company. “We design everything in Pelham, from pencil and paper to showroom

PAGE 34: The furniture helps create a cozy, welcoming design. TOP: Different shades of gray have become popular with décor options. ABOVE: The nightstand helps give the room a country feel.

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ABOVE: The Gabby line includes dining room furniture, chandeliers and other home décor pieces. RIGHT: The Gabby line is part of Summer Classics. PAGE 37: The furniture is the perfect accent for a lake home.

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floor. We have a state of the art quality control lab and an in-house design department,” Robinson says. “Our corporate core values are near and dear to our hearts. We believe deeply in family, obsession with design, relentless attention to detail, integrity, pace and exceptional business results.” While Summer Classics was founded by Bew White, Gabby was founded in 2010 by his son, William White. “In 2008, Bew was encouraging his children to get to know more about the business. We imported antiques to create a look in our 13 retail stores. It was a very difficult business to manage, but it seemed to tempt William,” Robinson says. “After just two years of studying the indoor furniture market, writing a business plan and developing a line of new products, William opened the first Gabby showroom in April of 2010. It was an instant

success, even in the pit of a crippling recession.” William White didn’t have to look far to find the perfect name for the new furniture line. “William named the company after his grandmother, Gabriella Comer White. The matriarch of the family was worldly, well-spoken and strong in her faith, making a deep impression on William,” Robinson says. Even though Summer Classics made its name by focusing on outdoor furniture, the Gabby line brings balance to the company with its focus on the indoor furniture market. Gabby furniture is designed to be transitional, which means it is equally at home with traditional or contemporary styles. “It makes our overall company healthier,” says Robinson, who added he believes the Gabby line is so popular because “it is a sophisticated, high-style look at an incredible value.”

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ABOVE: Their pieces blend in with traditional or contemporary styles. RIGHT: Create a rustic style with wooden and red pieces.

Some of their most popular pieces are the Janice chest, Cyrano coffee table, Jolene side table and Katrina chandelier. Summer Classics and Gabby are located at 3140 Pelham Parkway, which also includes a retail showroom open to the public. For more information, call 358-9200 or visit Gabbyhome.com. l 38 | ShelbyLiving.com

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ombining Asian and American tastes, Blowfish Sushi has unique dishes residents won’t find just anywhere. And the idea for this new restaurant came from Huy Nguyen and his first job. Like most young adults, Nguyen was in need of work. It was during this search that someone offered him a job as a sushi helper at a restaurant. A year later, he was promoted to a sushi chef at just 22. With some experience under his belt, Nguyen and his friend opened a sushi bar in Mississippi together and ran it for nearly seven years. “Since I’ve had a job, it’s always been working as a sushi chef,” he says. “I’m doing what I’m good at.” He decided to go out on his own and moved to Birmingham, which also brought him closer to family. Nguyen and his wife, Oanh “Kim” Tran, opened Blowfish Sushi on Feb. 19 in the Lee Branch Shopping Center. July 2016 | 43

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“I make American sushi,” he explains. “Some of the sushi rolls have no rice, which other restaurants don’t have.” He also has a chef with 16 years of experience with Thai food, and his wife has experience with Vietnamese food. “Together, we make our own Asian food,” Nguyen says. For customers who enjoy raw rolls, he says the Blowfish roll — which has spicy mayo, avocado, flake wrapped inside fresh tuna, salmon and topped — Huy Nguyen with eel sauce — is a popular choice. Another raw favorite is the AL roll, which has shrimp tempura, crab stick, cucumber, spicy tuna, eel sauce and spicy mayo. “We have some special rolls like the Blowfish roll or Ramen noodles with fried soft eggs that people can’t find somewhere else,” Nguyen says.

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INTRODUCING SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTS Visit amfirst.org to learn more.

Available to qualifying members only.

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Snapshots from Small Business Celebration sponsored by Regions 2016 Small Business of the Year recipients (in middle) shown with Lynn Ray, Business Telephones, Inc. & Small Business Work Group Chair (at left) and Gabe Hulbert, Regions (at right) -- the 2016 Small Business Celebration Presenting Sponsor. Presenting Sponsor:

1-5 employees open 1 year or more: T. Fox Salon, Traci Fox

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6-10 employees open one year or more: (TIE) Shelby Pediatric Dentistry, Lynn Richardson (shown above) Eclipse Coffee and Books (not shown)

11-20 employees open one year or more: Wilson Computer Support, Wendy McDaniel

21 or more employees open one year or more: Pelham Eye Care, Dr. Seth Williams

LESS than 25 employees and open LESS than one year: Refrigerant Solutions, Inc., Debra White

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Welcome New Investors (as of 5/2/2016-5/24/2016)

Cahaba Glass Company

Pelham

Glass Repair & Services

Edward Jones - Lellwyn Griffin

Birmingham

Financial Products & Services

Heritage Cultivation Specialists/Lawn, Tree & Vegetation

Birmingham

Landscaping/ Vegetation Control

The Gingerbread Lady, LLC

Birmingham

Specialty Gifts

Weygand Insurance Agency/ Hometown Agent Matt Jordan

Chelsea

Insurance

For complete listing of all current Chamber investors please visit our Online Business Directory at business.shelbychamber.org/list.

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July “Community Luncheon” Features State of the Schools Throughout Shelby County The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s July Community Luncheon, “State of the Schools Throughout Shelby County” — presented by sponsor 280 Living — will be hosted by the Education Work Group. Superintendents from Alabaster, Pelham and Shelby County will give an update on their school.

The program will be held on July 27 in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11:00AM for business networking and the program will begin promptly at 11:30AM. Organizations engaged in educational programs and activities or otherwise are invited to participate in the Showcase Feature. Call

Presenting Sponsor:

or email Kelly Anderson, Manager of Workforce Development, for details at 663-4542. ext. 104 or kelly@shelbychamber.org.

The investment is $20 per person for Chamber investors and $30 per person for “Future” investors and includes a luncheon buffet. Reservations requested by noon on Monday, July 25. Please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber. org, by telephone at 6634542 or register online at shelbychamber.org.

Calling All Volunteers for 2016 Student Career Awareness Fair The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 2nd annual Student Career Awareness Fair for Shelby County 10th grade students on September 12-13. We are seeking volunteers in each of the following career fields. If you or someone

in your business would like to volunteer please contact Kelly Anderson at 663-4542 ext. 104 or kelly@ shelbychamber.org for more information. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture & Construction

Arts, AV Technology & Communication Business Management & Admin Education & Training Finance Government & Public Admin Health Science Hospitality & Tourism

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Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Transportation, Distribution, Logistics

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Celebrating Growth

2016 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor

Thank you Pelham Flowers by Desiree’ for providing the ribbon and bows for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies and Cake Art by Cynthia Bertolone for providing a cake for the Ambassador of the Month.

Congratulations to Aesthetic Dermatology on Grandview Parkway, on its recent Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration! The Aesthetic Dermatology team was joined in support by family members, friends, customers, clients and Ambassadors.

Congratulations to Central State Bank, on its recent Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration in Alabaster! The team was joined in support by Alabaster City Officials, Schroeder’s family members, customers, clients and Ambassadors.

The Hyatt Place Inverness held an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to unveil its recent modern renovations offering a casually chic ambiance and lifestyle inspired amenities for its guests. Annette Scarborough cut the ribbon and was joined by a host of supporters.

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Congratulations to Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. on the Grand Opening of its new facility in Pelham. Owner Mitch Jones cut the Official Ribbon and was joined in support by team members, Mayor Gary Waters, City Officials and Ambassadors.

Ten Chamber SpeedNetworking Expands Opportunity to Connect The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is joining together with nine other Chamber’s to host a SpeedNetworking event for investors to expand the opportunity to connect! Participants are

encouraged to bring a minimum 200+ business cards and be ready for a morning of fun, fast and free networking! The event will be held from 8:30AM until 10:30AM on Thursday, July 14 at the Birmingham Marriot

Hotel, 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham. There is no cost to attend. Early reservations are encouraged and will be taken until Monday, July 11. Contact the Chamber at 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.

Presenting Sponsor:

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Ambassador of the Month

Congratulations to Tre’ Morton, aka Mr. Network, for earning Ambassador of the Month. Tre’ is the owner/ operator of The UPS Store on Caldwell Mill Road. He has been in the shipping and printing industry for nine years. Tre’ has owned three stores during the past nine years. In 2007 he purchased his first store on Caldwell Mill Road which was ranked #29 in revenue in the metro Birmingham area. It is now the #1 ranked revenue store in the state of Alabama. Out of 4,700+ stores worldwide, the Caldwell Mill Road store is ranked #7 in printing volume. From business cards, envelopes, brochures to hats, koozies, pens and more, Tre’ and his team have your needs covered! Tre’ has lead by example and the team prides themselves on Quality, Services and Turnaround. Tre’ has been married 12 years to his amazing wife Kay. They have two sons ages five and one. He also has a 20 year old daughter. Tre’ enjoys anything at the beach or lake, jet ski’s, boats, fishing, mountain-biking and his biggest passion, collecting comic books! For your printing needs -- letterhead, business envelopes, cards

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GSCCC Board of Directors (as of 01/01/16)

Officers Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair) Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Chair-elect) Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Immediate Past Chair) John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support)

and more -- promotional products, 3-D printing and of course, shipping and mail services, give Tre’ a call at 980-8180, email store2389@ theupsstore.com, Like their Facebook page for special deals and visit them onsite at 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd, Ste 204, Birmingham, 35244. Ambassador Program Presented in 2016 by:

Jim Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. (Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing) Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries – Vincent Hills (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) David Platt Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Investor Development)

Matthew Hogan (2016) Bama Budweiser Gregg Maercker (2016) First Commercial Bank - Retired Bill Connor (2017) America’s First Federal Credit Union Matt Fridy (2017) Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt Chris Grace (2017) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Katie McDowell (2017) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Michael Smith (2017) The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE Craig Sorenson (2017) SouthWest Water Company Jeff Brown (2018) Brownstone Marketing Solutions William Carroll (2018) Armstrong Relocation Companies Alex Dudchock (2018) Shelby County Brian Massey (2018) St. Vincent’s Health System Bob Phillips (2018) Shelby Baptist Medical Center Ashley Robinett (2018) Alabama Power Company Tracey Morant Adams (*) Renasant Bank

Board of Directors Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company

Brandon Greve (*) Regions Bank

Linda Cencula (2016) Avadian Credit Union

Mark Griggs (*) Summer Classics

Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation

Mark Meadows (*) Chick-fil-A @ Inverness

Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America

(*) Serving a one-year term in 2016

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Chamber Partners with Office Depot to Offer Substantial Savings of a $70 million group purchasing program, the result of which is a very aggressive pricing structure on items you use the most. This pricing program is specifically tailored by Office Depot to support the Chamber and its investor companies. Hundreds of Chambers and thousands of their member companies participate. Each time you participate in the Office Depot program, you’ll receive substantial savings and you help support the work the Greater Shelby County Chamber does on your behalf.

The program is also very convenient. When you find the Office Depot items you need, you can order them online through a dedicated gateway on the Office Depot website and receive next-day delivery, or you can use your Affinity Program Discount Card to buy discounted items at your nearest Office Depot store. This program is extended to you because of you are an investor of the Chamber — there is no obligation to

enroll. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please schedule an appointment with our Major Account Manager, Rick Love, at 427-9328 or ricky.love@ officedepot.com for a price analysis to demonstrate your significant savings potential. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Shapiro at 663-4542, ext. 103 or email lisa@shelbychamber. org. If you’re ready to place your order from Office Depot, visit the Chamber’s website at www. shelbychamber.org and start saving today.

Is Your Organization Taking Full Advantage of Your Chamber Investor Benefits? Yes, there truly is such a thing as a Free Lunch especially on July 21! We encourage you to join your fellow investors and Chamber staff for some business networking and to learn how to maximize your investment. Whether your firm is a new —

Presenting Sponsor:

or long-time investor — you’ll want to make plans to join us from 11:30AM-1:00PM at

the Chamber, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, to make sure you and your colleagues are taking full advantage of your annual investment. A complimentary lunch provided by the sponsor Mutual Savings Credit Union

— will be available for all attendees. Reservations are requested and space is limited — so please contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@shelbychamber.org or by phone at 663-4542 by no later than July 18 to reserve your place.

Golf “FORE!” Education Scramble Set for September 30 Save the date! The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s 27th Annual Golf “FORE!” Education Tournament, presented in 2016 by HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital, will be held, September 30 at Timberline Golf Club.

This year’s tournament will once again help fund the Chamber’s vital education and workforce development programs in the coming year. A few of the education and workforce development programs the Chamber has launched over the past

Presenting Sponsor:

few years include: Keeping It Real, Student Career Awareness Fair, Student and Educator of the Year and Communication Matters. Sponsorships and teams

are already being sold. If your organization is interested in having a team, player or participating through the various sponsorships that are available, please contact the Chamber at 663-4542 or visit www.shelbychamber.org/ events for more details. July 2016 | 53 Shelbychamber.org

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Your Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce serves you by advocating for initiatives that will improve the business climate and by creating programs that help you promote and grow your business. We have just announced a new affinity program with Office Depot that can help grow your bottom line by cutting hundreds of dollars in expenses from your balance sheet. This Office Depot program, free to Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Investors, gives you access to the power

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CHAMBER Events Read more details or register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 663-4542. Unless otherwise noted events listed will be held at 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham 35124. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: Cancellation for a paying event must be made TWO days prior to the event.

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Ambassadors Work Group 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sponsor: NobleBank & Trust Small Business Work Group 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sponsor: Brownstone Marketing Solutions Health Services Work Group 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Education Work Group 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Shelby County Instructional Service Center 601 First Street South, Alabaster Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. iBERIABANK2695 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham Ten Chamber SpeedNetworking Event 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Sponsor: Birmingham Marriott Hotel 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham No cost. Reservations requested by July 11. Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

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Workshop - Communicating for SUCCESS — Watch Your Language 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Presented by Johnny Carcioppolo, Focal Point Coaching Sponsor: Brownstone Marketing Solutions Reservations requested by July 15. Investment: No cost for workshop but lunch is available for $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors. Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $12. No reservation required. Investor Reception Sponsor: Mutual Savings Credit Union 11:30AM - 1:00PM Reservations requested by July 18 as lunch will be served. GSCC Community Luncheon “State of the Schools Throughout Shelby County” Presenting Sponsor: 280 Living Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, July 25. Investment: investors $20, “Future” investors $30. Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham

YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK Facebook: 6 New Likes, 88 Visits and 1,256 Post Reaches. Twitter: 2,546 Followers, 196 Tweets, 23,000 Tweet impressions, 180 Profile Visits and 22 Mentions. Responded to 148 requests for business & community information. Notarized 35 certificates of origin for Shelby County Companies

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Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce ACCOUNTING Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC (205) 982-5500 bmss.com

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Community

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Collaboration

WHO’S

of Shelby County Businesses 3rd Quarter Sponsor

Chappell CPA (205) 978-8858 chappellcpa.com Cooke, Cameron, Travis & Company, PC (205) 988-8810 Essential Solutions, LLC. (205) 663-8686 essential-solutions.biz Graham and Associates, CPA (205) 663-6673 grahamandassoc.net I.H. McNeill, III, PC (205) 982-2664 ihmcneill.com Mallory Jackson and Associates, PC (205) 939-1978 mahco.com Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC (205) 445-2880 mjcpa.com Michael Golden CPA, P.C. (205) 585-5735 michaelgoldencpa.com Poythress, Hughett & Mathews, L.L.C. (205) 995-2720 cpabhm.com SAS Tax & Accounting, LLC (205) 621-0388 sastaxandaccounting.com ACCOUNTING Till, Hester, Eyer & Brown, PC (205) 871-9855 thebcpa.com Truitt Tingle & Paramore, LLC (205) 733-8265 ttpcpa.com Warren Averett LLC (205) 979-4100 warrenaverett.com

Through their voluntary investment, these organizations support the Chamber’s program of work designed to make Shelby County an even better place to live and do business. The Chamber considers these organizations to be the most community-minded and successful businesses in Shelby County and strongly encourages you to do business with them.

Block listings = ShelbyOne Investors = Certified Chamber n Green Business

As of June 6, 2016

ADVERTISING & MARKETING SERVICES Alabama Outdoor Advertising (205) 224-5815 newpointoutdoor.com Charter Media (205) 298-1600 chartermedia.com Means Advertising, Inc. (205) 271-9980 meansadv.com Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 myhelenacitynews.com Plexamedia, Inc. (256) 547-0805 plexamedia.com Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167 anindooradvantage.com Valpak Marketing Solutions (205) 405-0618 valpak.com ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES Crown Trophy (205) 621-7393 crowntrophy.com MGB Marketing (205) 991-6332 mgbapparel.com AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING PROGRAM Kumon of Birmingham-Greystone (205) 994-7200 kumon.com

South City Theatre (205) 621-2128 southcitytheatre.com

Tutoring Club (205) 981-7155 birminghamtutoringclub.com

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Maplewood Lane Assisted Living (205) 620-2905 maplewoodlane.com

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Mainline Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (205) 664-4751 mainlineheating.com Mountain Heating & Cooling, Inc. (205) 663-0293 ALTERATIONS By George (205) 663-7004 alterationsbygeorge.com ANTIQUES & INTERIORS Oak Mountain Emporium & Antiques (205) 664-4333 APARTMENTS & LEASING SERVICES AMP Residential (214) 431-3083 ampresidential.com Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020 Grand Reserve at Pelham (205) 685-4111 grandreservepelham.com Inverness Cliffs (205) 991-0631 liveatinverness.com Madison At Shoal Run Apartment Homes (205) 991-0200 livethemadison.com

ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 alabamanonprofits.org Aldridge Gardens (205) 682-8019 aldridgegardens.com Better Business Bureau (205) 558-2222 birmingham-al.bbb.org Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association (205) 980-0540 carsbirmingham.com Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 birminghambuilder.com ATTORNEYS Alabama Law Services, LLC (205) 419-4414 alabamalawservices.com Balch & Bingham, LLP (205) 488-5519 balch.com Bradford & Holliman, LLC (205) 663-0281 hollimanlaw.com

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

Elizabeth A. Roland, P.C. Attorney at Law (205) 620-1278 elizabethroland.com

Montevallo Place Apartments (205) 663-2824 montevalloplace.com

Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC (205) 982-3325 ginamcdonaldlaw.com

Mountain Lodge Apartments (205) 823-4804 mountainlodgeapts.com

Gregory Law Firm, P.C. (205) 799-0380 gregorylawfirm.us

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

Law Office of Charles C. Dawson, Jr., LLC (205) 516-3132 charlesdawsonlaw.com

River Place on the Cahaba (205) 991-9507 riverplaceonthecahaba.com

Moses & Moses, PC (205) 967-0901 mosespc.com

The Abbey at Inverness (205) 991-9060

Patrick E Kennedy, P.C. (205) 664-9399

The Huntley Apartments (205) 621-7062

Paul J. DeMarco, Attorney at Law (205) 326-6600 pljpc.com

Turtle Lake Apartment Homes (205) 991-3719 turtlelakeapts.info Wellington Manor Apartments (205) 621-0811 wellingtonmanorapts.com APPRAISERS DB Appraisal Services, Inc. (205) 370-2052

Randall May, Attorney at Law (205) 991-6367 allisonmay.com RichardsonClement PC (205) 572-4100 richardsonclement.com Rosen Harwood, PA (205) 344-5000 RosenHarwood.com

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

Scott, Sullivan, Streetman & Fox PC (205) 967-9675 sssandf.com

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

Scozzaro Law, LLC (205) 624-3367 scozzarolaw.com

Paradigm Architecture, Inc. (205) 403-2742 paradigm-arch.com

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

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

The Majors Law Firm, LLC (205) 937-9960 themajorslawfirm.com

ART & PAINTING CLASSES Party Art (205) 253-2984

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

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Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

WHO

Beck & Hill LLC (205) 403-3303 beckandhill.com

Mathnasium of Inverness Corners (205) 437-3322 mathnasium.com/invernesscorners

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce AUCTION Pearce & Associates Auction Company (205) 664-4300 AuctionbyPearce.com AUDIO/VIDEO EXPERIENCE FOR BUSINESS Lighting & Lamp (205) 271-1423 lightingandlamp.com Switch Audio Video (205) 266-7983 switch-av.com AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH Blue Rain Express Car Wash (205) 874-6460 blueraincarwash.com AUTOMOBILE DEALERS DonohooAuto, LLC (205) 444-9333 donohooauto.com

Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

Edwards Chevrolet - 280 Inc. (205) 980-3325 chevyman.com Ernest McCarty Ford, Incorporated (205) 663-3831 emccartyford.com Hendrick Chevrolet (205) 823-5120 commercialtruckssoutheast.com Southtown Motors (205) 663-4590 southtownmotors.com Susan Schein Automotive Group (205) 664-1491 susanschein.com AUTOMOBILE RENTAL Enterprise Rent-A-Car (205) 403-7455 enterprise.com AUTOMOBILE REPAIR 4 Wheel Parts (205) 663-8579 4wheelparts.com Cahaba Tire (205) 663-0433 cahabatire.com Cassady & Self Glass Company (205) 252-4284 cassadyandselfglass.com

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

Prestige Floor Care (205) 383-5196 pfccleaning.com

Precision Chiropractic (205) 988-9848 precisionchiro-al.com

American Red Cross - Shelby Svs Ctr (205) 987-2793 alredcross.org

Emily’s Heirloom Pound Cakes (205) 937-7392 emilysheirloompoundcakes.com

CATERING SERVICES Catering By Bellinis (205) 502-7272 cateringbybellinis.com/

The FARM: Functional Athletic Rehabilitation & Movement (205) 419-1595chirofarm.com

American Red Cross Blood Svs, AL Region (205) 994-7700 redcrossblood.org

Highland Gourmet Scones, LLC (205) 991-0442 highlandgourmet.com Wooden Spoon Bakery (205) 746-0067 wsbakery.com BEAUTY SALONS Salon Alisel and Kids (205) 266-6304 facebook.com/salonaliselandkids Merle Norman Cosmetics/Hair Salon (205)-678-5944 Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio (205)-995-2442 Seventh Heaven Family Hair Care (205) 669-4092 seventhheavensalon.com Studio V Salon (205) 620-4886 studiovhelena.com T. Fox Salon (205) 403-8369 tfoxsalon.com BEVERAGE Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies located inside Snider’s Pharmacy (205) 678-3899 Vineyard Brands, Incorporated (205) 980-8802 vineyardbrands.com/ BEVERAGE - DISTRIBUTOR Buffalo Rock Company (205) 940-9799 buffalorock.com BOWLING ALLEY Oak Mountain Lanes (205) 403-7466 oakmountainlanes.com BUSINESS & PERSONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Renaissance Enterprises (205) 271-9732

Empire Autohaus (205) 664-5757 empireautohaus.com

The GREAT, The GOOD, and The GONE (205) 568-2526 thegreatthegoodandthegone.com

Express Oil Change & Service Center (205) 945-1771 expressoil.com

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FocalPoint Coaching (205) 436-6500 johnnycarcioppolo.focalpointcoaching. com

Melton Automotive (205) 663-8088 meltonautomotive.com Pelham Automotive Service & Repair (205) 624-3715 pelhamautomotive.com Texaco Xpress Lube (205) 678-5050 AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER AGC Automotive Americas (205) 685-1000 agc-automotive.com BAKERY Cake Art by Cynthia Bertolone (205) 783-5220 Donut Joes (205) 663-6006 Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ Cadence Place (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ Pelham (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com

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Melinda Thomas Creative (646) 469-1264 melindathomascreative.com PrimePay LLC (205) 510-9401 primepay.com BUSINESS FURNISHINGS Business Electronics (205) 942-6007 businesselectronics.com Business Interiors (205) 939-1008 businteriors.com CAMPGROUND Birmingham South Campground (205) 664-8832 birminghamsouthcampground.com Cherokee Campground (205) 428-8339 cherokeecampground.info CARPET & RUG CLEANING Heaven’s Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning (205) 618-9150 heavensbestofbhm.com

The Happy Catering Co. (205) 251-8925 happycatering.net Yellow Bicycle Catering (205) 834-5871 yellowbicyclecatering.com CELLULAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICE Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless (205) 822-2526 cellularsales.com/aboutus Russell Cellular Verizon Wireless (205) 754-4873 russellcellular.com Verizon Wireless 280 Store (205) 991-9229 Opt. 3 verizonwireless.com CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 425-3253 Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 324-2100 birminghamchamber.com Calera Chamber of Commerce (205) 668-3023 calerachamber.org/ Chilton County Chamber of Commerce (205) 755-2400 chiltonchamberonline.com Fultondale Chamber of Commerce (205) 337-1629 fultondalechamber.com Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce (205) 663-4542 shelbychamber.org Homewood Chamber of Commerce (205) 871-5631 homewoodchamber.org Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 988-5672 hooverchamber.org Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 699-5001 leedsareachamber.com Montevallo Chamber of Commerce (205) 665-1519 montevallocc.com Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce (205) 871-3779 welcometomountainbrook.com South Shelby Chamber of Commerce (205) 669-9075 southshelbychamber.com Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 655-7535 trussvillechamber.com Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce (205) 823-5011 vestaviahills.org CHECK RECOVERY CheckMate (205) 608-3929 CHILDCARE Shining Stars Academy (205) 664-5948 Young Impressions Child Care (205) 663-0083 youngimpressionschildcare.com CHIROPRACTIC CARE Deep Roots Apotheke and Clinic (205) 790-4102 deeprootsapothekeandclinic.com

CHURCH Alabaster First United Methodist Church (205) 663-0509 alabasterfumc.org Camp Branch United Methodist Church (205) 663-7513

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham - Shelby County Office (205) 378-4050 bbbsbhm.org

Christ Church United Methodist (205) 991-5065

Boy Scouts of America - Greater Alabama Council (205) 969-4244 1bsa.org

CLEANING SERVICES L & M Cleaning Service (205) 240-9165

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

The Tile Cleaner, LLC (205) 291-2005 birminghamtilecleaner.com

Disability Rights and Resources (205) 251-2223 drradvocates.org

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

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

Highland Shoe Company (205) 783-5325

Gateway Shelby County (205) 510-2780 gway.org/

lj’s boutique (205) 746-5198 shopljsboutique.com

Girls on the Run (205) 999-5649 girlsontherunbham.org

Southern Roots (205) 602-8085

Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports (205) 602-0907 physicalfitness.alabama.gov

Unique Boutique by Nicole (205) 624-4711 uniqueboutiquebynicole.com COMMERCIAL & FLEET SUPPLIER Altec NUECO LLC (205) 621-5281 nueco.com COMMERCIAL FURNITURE & SHELVING HL Coshatt Company, Inc. (205) 833-2446 hlcoshatt.com COMMERCIAL KITCHEN SERVICE Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions (205) 572-5704 filta.com COMMUNICATIONS - WIRE & CABLE INSTALLATION Spectrum Business (205) 824-5558 business.spectrum.com/

Junior Achievement of Alabama, Inc. (205) 290-9365 juniorachievement.org King’s Home (205) 678-8331 kingsranch.org Leadership Shelby County (205) 665-6007 leadershipshelbycounty.com/ LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (205) 943-6000 lifesouth.org Owens House, The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (205) 669-3333 owenshousecac.org Rolling Hills Camp & Retreat Center (205) 668-1168 rollinghillscamp.org

COMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS BearCom Group, Inc. (205) 988-5522 bearcom.com/birmingham

Sav-A-Life Shelby, Inc. (205) 664-1667 savalifeshelby.org

SouthernLINC Wireless (205) 992-6166 southernlinc.com

SBA - Alabama District Office (205) 290-7101 sba.gov/al

COMMUNITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AARP (334) 954-3065 states.aarp.org/region/alabama/

SCORE (205) 264-8425 score.org

Adaptive Aquatics (205) 807-7519 adaptiveaquatics.org Alabaster Arts Council (205) 664-9273 alabastercityfestonline.com Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620 American Cancer Society (800) ACS-2345 cancer.org American Diabetes Association (205) 870-5172 diabetes.org

Shelby County Arts Council (205) 669-0044 shelbycountyartscouncil.com Shelby County Community Corrections (205) 669-8965 Shelby County Community Services (205) 669-3740 shelbyal.com Shelby County Humane Society (205) 669-3916 shelbyhumane.org Shelby Emergency Assistance (205) 665-1942 shelbyemergencyassistance.com Shepherd’s Fold (205) 780-6211 shepherdsfoldinc.org

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce CONSULTING Jennifer Campbell Consulting (917) 674-8332 jennifercampbellconsulting.com

The Arc of Shelby County (205) 664-9313 thearcofshelby.org The Jimmie Hale Mission (205) 323-5878 jimmiehalemission.com The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Alabama / Gulf Coast (205) 989-0098 lls.org The Salvation Army (205) 663-7105 birminghamsalvationarmy.org United Way of Central Alabama (205) 251-5131 www.uwca.org

CONVENIENCE STORES Sunny Food Stores (205) 403-0456

Bama Budweiser (256) 249-8578 bamabud.com

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

Brownlee-Morrow Company, Inc. (205) 991-7222 bmeco.com

Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304

COUNTRY CLUBS & SPECIALTY STORES Greystone Golf & Country Club (205) 986-5147 greystonecc.com CREDIT CARD & ELECTRONIC FUND SERVICES Clearent, LLC (205) 470-9710 clearent.com Payscape Advisors (205) 591-0981 payscapeadvisors.com

Wilson Computer Support (205) 985-9942 wilsoncomputer.com

CUSTOM STAINED GLASS

Creek Stained Glass nBuck (205) 541-3322

ISCS (408) 362-3000 iscs.com Shelby Concierge (844) 874-6423 shelbyconcierge.com CONCRETE - READY MIXED & PRODUCTS South East Concrete, LLC (205) 995-9888 seccompany.com CONSTRUCTION Adams Homes, LLC (205) 620-1173 adamshomes.com Champion Technologies, LLC (205) 663-6116 Dunn Construction Company, Inc. (205) 592-3866 dunnconstruction.com/ Hoar Construction, LLC (205) 803-2121 hoarllc.com Hoar Program Management (205) 423-3500 hoarpm.com M.J. Harris Construction Services, LLC (205) 380-6800 mjharris.com Roy Martin Companies (205) 621-6333 Winston Contracting, LLC (205) 620-6110 Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. (205) 620-4132 wiregrassconstruction.com/ CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - SALES AND SERVICE DeShazo Crane Company (205) 664-2006 deshazo.com

Home Depot Supply Chain (205) 230-4030 Gone for Good Secure Document Destruction (205) 943-5252 ucpgoneforgood.com DRY CLEANING SERVICES Champion Cleaners of Calera (205) 668-4727 championcleaners.com Champion Cleaners of Hoover (205) 408-2797 championcleaners.com EAR NOSE & THROAT ENT for KIDS Alabama (205) 874-9436 entforkidsalabama.com ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (205) 943-4700 edpa.org

jeffstateonline.com Kingwood Christian School (205) 663-3973 kingwoodchristianschool.com Montevallo High School (205) 682-6400 Oak Mountain Elementary School (205) 682-5230 Oak Mountain High School (205) 682-5200 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/omhs

Benjamin A. Crunk, DDS, LLC (205) 665-2031 crunkdds.com Cahaba Dental Arts (205) 267-1216 cahabadentalarts.com Calera Dental Center, P.C. (205) 620-3312 caleradentalcenter.com Canales Orthodontics (205) 621-1111 canalesortho.com Hall Cosmetic and Family Dentistry (205) 991-7840 birminghamdmd.com Indian Springs Pediatric Dentistry (205) 739-7773 indianspringskidsdentistry.com Kari Bartlett DMD, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (205) 663-6545 Shelby Pediatric Dentistry (205) 419-7444 shelbypediatric.com Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, PC (205) 663-6545 thomasdudney.com Toothbud Dentistry (205) 668-7766 toothbudcalera.com DEVELOPERS Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809 Creed, Incorporated (205) 621-0809 DIRECT MAIL MARKETING Mspark (205) 620-6200 mspark.com

Shelby County Economic Development Authority (205) 620-6640 sceida.org EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT Alabama 4H Center (205) 669-4241 alabama4hcenter.org Alabama Wildlife Center (205) 663-7930 awrc.org American Village (205) 665-3535 americanvillage.org McWane Science Center (205) 714-8372 mcwane.org EDUCATION - SCHOOLS Alabaster City Board of Education (205) 663-8400 alabasterschools.org Brown Mackie College (205) 909-1500 brownmackie.edu Calera High School (205) 682-6100 Cornerstone Christian School (205) 669-7777 cornerstonechargers.com Covenant Classical Schools & Daycare (205) 620-2626 covenantclassical.com Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 faulkner.edu Helena High School (205) 682-3650 shelbyed.k12.al.us Indian Springs School (205) 988-3350 indiansprings.org ITT Technical Institute (205) 497-5700 itt-tech.edu

Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. (205) 664-8498 carrengineers.com Neel-Schaffer, Inc. (205) 397-3800 neel-schaffer.com/ Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 940-6420 sain.com

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

ENTERTAINMENT Comedienne JOY ~ The Queen of Clean (205) 482-6999 joythequeenofclean.com

Shelby County Board of Education (205) 682-7000 shelbyed.k12.al.us

Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (205) 985-4900 theoakmountainamphitheater.com

Shelby County College & Career Center (205) 682-6650 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/sccc

ENVIRONMENTAL - WASTE MANAGEMENT Amwaste LLC (205) 313-0423

Shelby County High School (205) 682-6600 Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910 Shelby County Schools Education Foundation (205) 682-5255 shelbyedfoundation.org Thompson High School (205) 685-6700 ths.alabasterschools.org

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

(205) 298-6074 bargewaggoner.com

University of Montevallo (205) 665-6230 montevallo.edu Vincent Middle/High School (205) 682-7300 EDUCATION-TRAINING AND TUTORING d!scover ITT (205) 989-4944 discoveritt.com Grade Power Learning (205) 620-2373 gradepowerlearning.com iKidz (334) 462-5054 bricks4kidz.com/alabama-hooverbirmingham/ ELECTRICAL SERVICES Alabaster Electric Supply (205) 663-1143 alabasterelectric.com Inline Electric & Lighting Showroom (205) 982-7511 inlinelighting.com Marcum Electric, Incorporated (205) 664-1415 EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES & SERVICES Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542 joblink.alabama.gov/ada/ Express Employment Professionals (205) 981-1141 SBirminghamAL.ExpressPros.com Manpower (205) 823-2765 manpower.com Swift Staffing (205) 329-1650 swiftstaffing.net ENGINEERS AECOM Transportation (205) 970-0744 aecom.com

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Corblu Ecology Group, LLC (205) 677-0322 corblu.com EQUIPMENT LEASING & FINANCING SERVICES Southlake Capital (205) 682-2815 southlakecapital.biz EQUIPMENT RENTAL Trigreen Equipment (205) 605-0412 trigreenequipment.com EVENT ESPN/BBVA Compass Bowl (205) 733-3776 bbvacompassbowl.com EVENT & MEETING SPACE Cahaba Grand Conference Center (205) 443-6767 cahabagrand.com Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena (205) 620-6448 pelhamciviccomplex.com EVENT PLANNING Apex Valet & Rare Transportation (205) 991-0532 apexvalet.com EVENT STAGING On-Site Productions (205) 434-4040 onsitereceptions.com EXTENDED STAY AHI Corporate Housing (205) 987-7797 theahigroup.com Homewood Suites Birmingham Riverchase (205) 637-2900 homewoodsuites3.hilton.com Homewood Suites Inverness (205) 995-9823 birmingham.homewoodsuites.com EYE CARE Alabaster Eye Care (205) 624-3088 www.alabastereyecare.com Jill K. Meyer, MD (205) 663-3937 drjillkmeyer.com Pelham Eye Care (205) 664-1575 pelhameyecare.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Inverness (205) 995-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com

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COMPUTER SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (205) 980-9903 cvcsllc.com

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

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

Salon Legacy (205) 746-4211 wannabiz.biz/salonlegacy

Virginia College (205) 943-3970 vc.edu

COMPUTER SOFTWARE Doozer Software, Inc. (205) 413-8302 doozer.com

Southern Craft Consulting (205) 516-3122 southerncraftconsulting.com

Merle Norman Cosmetics / Hair Salon @ Chelsea (205) 678-5944

Vineyard Family Services (205) 533-7852 vfsdads.com

State Community College n Barge, Waggoner, Sumner nJefferson (205) 520-5900 & Cannon, Inc.

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

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Schaeffer Eye Center of Mountain Brook (205) 802-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com

Bryant Bank (205) 408-6401 bryantbank.com

USAmeriBank of Inverness (205) 408-2000 usameribank.com

FLORISTS Flowerz N’ More (205) 620-0000

City of Helena (205) 663-2161 cityofhelena.org/

Schaeffer Eye Center of Pelham (205) 987-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com

Central State Bank (205) 605-0350 centralstatebank.com

Wells Fargo at Brook Highland (205) 948-1400 wellsfargo.com

Pelham Flowers by Desiree (205) 663-9028 pelhamflowersbydesiree.com

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

Schaeffer Eye Center of the Colonnade (205) 967-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com

First Commercial Bank - Commercial Lending (205) 868-4896 firstcommercialbank.synovus.com/

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

The Petal Cart (205) 624-4333

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

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

First Commercial Bank - Pelham (205) 803-4593 firstcommercialbank.com

Tracey L. Mercer OD, PC (205) 968-1160

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

Vision Source - Dr. Michael Blackburn, Optometrist (205) 980-5152 VisionSource-Blackburn.com

First US Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3550 firstusbank.com

Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

FILTRATION SALES & SERVICE Aqua Clear of Alabama (205) 664-2637 aqua-clear.us.com FINANCIAL COACHING & CONSULTING Trustway (205) 451-1945 adefiniteplan.com

First US of Harpersville (205) 672-8752 firstusbank.com

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS America’s First Federal Credit Union (800) 633-8431 amfirst.org America’s First Federal Credit Union of Inverness (205) 995-0001 amfirst.org America’s First Federal Credit Union of Pelham (205) 663-1945 amfirst.org APCO Employees Credit Union (205) 226-6896 apcocu.org APCO Employees Credit Union of Pelham (205) 664-7421 apcocu.org APCO Employees Creit Union at Hoover (205) 823-7403 apcocu.org

iBERIABANK (205) 414-3660 iberiabank.com Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 legacycreditunion.com Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 legacycreditunion.com Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Corporate (205) 933-9933 legacycreditunion.com Mutual Savings Credit Union of Pelham (205) 682-6345 mutualsavings.org Mutual Savings Credit Union of Riverchase (205) 682-1167 mutualsavings.org National Bank of Commerce (205) 313-2100 nationalbankofcommerce.com NobleBank & Trust (205) 588-7051 noblebank.com

Wells Fargo at Oak Mountain (205) 403-4115 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo at The Summit (205) 948-1000 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (205) 254-5931 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Alabaster (205) 620-1009 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Hoover (205) 354-1020 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Inverness (205) 980-2460 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Riverchase (205) 403-4100 wellsfargo.com Woodforest National Bank (205) 664-3550 woodforest.com FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS Horizons Financial Group, Inc. (205) 871-7743 horizonsfinancial.com MassMutual - Alabama Agency (205) 244-1141 massmutual.com MetLife Premier Client Group of the South (205) 440-4624 metlife.com Wealth Investment Solutions LLC (205) 795-2013 wealthplanningservices.com

APCO Employees Creit Union at Inverness Center (205) 992-5030 apcocu.org

Regions Financial (205) 264-4993 regions.com

FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES Edward Jones - Lellwyn Griffin (205) 871-8899 edwardjones.com/lellwyn-griffin

APCO Employees Creit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-8406 apcocu.org

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

Principal Financial Group - Mark Rogers (205) 578-5947 principal.com

Avadian Credit Union (205) 985-2864 avadiancu.com

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

FIRE & WATER RESTORATION ServPro of Birmingham (205) 664-6770 servpro.com/franchise.asp

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

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

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

Regions of Montevallo (205) 665-4708

Avadian Credit Union of Helena (205) 621-4262 avadiancu.com Avadian Credit Union of Pelham (205) 620-2332 avadiancu.com BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 bancorpsouth.com BB&T Bank of Pelham (205) 445-2345 bbt.com BBVA Compass (205) 297-1986 bbvacompass.com

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Renasant Bank at Park Place (205) 716-3475 renasantbank.com/ Renasant Bank of Chelsea (205) 678-2265 renasant.com Renasant Bank of Pelham (205) 663-3834 renasantbank.com Southern States Bank (205) 877-0195 southernstatesbank.net Trustmark Bank (205) 665-2591 trustmark.com

FIRE PROTECTION North Shelby Fire and EMS District (205) 991-6439 northshelbyfire.com Walker Backflow and Fire Protection Services, LLC (205) 989-3300 walkerbfps.com FIREARMS PRODUCTS & SERVICES HDC, LLC (205) 690-8470 HuDisCo.com FLOORING, CARPET, HARDWOOD Floor Coverings International (205) 370-9118 birmingham.floorcoveringsinternational. com

FOOD Southeastern Food Merchandisers (205) 664-3322 southeasternfood.com FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES SYSCO Food Services of Central Alabama, Incorporated (205) 668-0001 sysco.com FOOD - SEASONINGS A.C. Legg, Incorporated (205) 324-3451 aclegg.com FOOD WHOLESALE Bud’s Best Cookies (205) 987-4840 budsbestcookies.com/ FREIGHT BROKERAGE RangeWay Carriers (205) 623-5722 rangewaycarriers.com FROZEN DESSERTS Bahama Buck’s Original Shaved Ice Company (205) 310-4677 http://Bahamabucks.com

City of Montevallo (205) 665-2555 cityofmontevallo.com City of Pelham (205) 620-6400 pelhamonline.com City of Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0100 vestaviahills.net City of Vincent (205) 672-2261 townofvincent.com Indian Springs Village (205) 987-2581 indianspringsvillage.org Pelham Council Karyl Rice (205) 663-6190 Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 townofharpersville.com Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 mtlaurel.com

Frios Gourmet Pops (205) 913-3808 friospops.com

Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 westoveralabama.org

FUNERAL HOMES Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Cemetery (205) 988-3541 dignitymemorial.com/southern-heritagecemetery

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

GLASS REPAIR & SERVICES Cahaba Glass Company (205) 621-7355 cahabaglassco.com GOLF Ballantrae Golf Club (205) 620-GOLF (4653) ballantraegolf.com/ Bent Brook Golf Club (205) 428-9600 BentBrook.com Eagle Point Golf Club (205) 991-9070 eaglepointgolfclub.com Inverness Country Club (205) 991-8608 iccalabama.com/ Timberline Golf Club (205) 668-7888 timberlinegc.com GOVERNMENT - CITY Alabaster Water Board (205) 663-6155 alabasterwater.com City of Alabaster (205) 664-6800 cityofalabaster.com City of Birmingham (205) 254-2283 birminghamal.gov City of Calera (205) 668-3500 cityofcalera.org

Hill’s Carpet (205) 358-7879 hillscarpetstore.com

City of Chelsea (205) 678-7260 cityofchelsea.com

Issis & Sons Carpet (205) 663-2310 issisandsons.com

City of Columbiana (205) 669-5800 cityofcolumbiana.com

Town of Wilton (205) 665-2021 www.wiltonalabama.com GOVERNMENT - COUNTY Circuit and District Court (205) 669-8588 Shelby County (205) 670-6550 shelbyal.com Shelby County Attorney (205) 669-6783 Shelby County Circuit Clerk (205) 669-3760 18jc.alacourt.gov Shelby County Commission, District 1 (205) 670-9424 Shelby County Commission, District 2 (205) 427-4289 Shelby County Commission, District 3 (205) 665-9573 Shelby County Commission, District 4 (205) 663-7334 Shelby County Commission, District 5 (205) 988-4483 Shelby County Commission, District 6 (205) 988-0658 Shelby County Commission, District 7 (205) 985-7179 Shelby County Commission, District 8 (205) 982-8717 Shelby County Commission, District 9 (205) 678-2020 Shelby County Coroner (205) 669-3846 Shelby County Department of Development Services (205) 620-6650 shelbyal.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Shelby County Director of Public Works (205) 669-3869 Shelby County District Attorney (205) 669-3750 Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (205) 669-3999 shelbycountyalabama.com Shelby County Engineer (205) 669-3880 Shelby County Facilities & General Services Department (205) 670-6461 shelbyal.com Shelby County Finance Manager (205) 669-3943 Shelby County Health Department (205) 620-1650

GRAPHIC DESIGN Kopri Signs & Graphics, LLC (205) 903-1642 kopripromotions.com

Aloette Cosmetics (205) 777-2340 aloette.com/amywilson Shelby Dermatology (205) 621-9500 shelbydermatology.com

Iron Tribe Fitness 280 (205) 873-2135 IronTribeFitness.com

Shelby County Property Tax Commission (205) 670-6900 Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (205) 669-4181 shelbyso.com GOVERNMENT - STATE Alabama Senate (205) 620-0116 Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (205) 670-5770 m4a-alabama.org/ Representative April Weaver (205) 541-6424 http://www.aprilweaver.com Representative Mike Hill (205) 685-5504 Senator J.T. Waggoner (205) 978-7405 Senator Jeff Sessions Office (205) 731-1500 sessions.senate.gov Shelby County Legislative Office (205) 620-6610 shelbylegislators.com State Representative Allen Farley (334) 242-7767 State Representative Dickie Drake (205) 699-7392 State Representative Jack Williams (205) 862-5041 State Representative Jim Carns (334) 242-7600 legislature.state.al.us State Representative Matt Fridy (205) 280-0260 State Senator Cam Ward (205) 566-6746 www.camward.com State Senator Jim McClendon (205) 467-2656 jimmcclendon.org State Senator Slade Blackwell (205) 324-7676 U. S. Representative Gary Palmer - 6th Congressional District (205) 968-1290 palmer.house.gov U. S. Senator Richard Shelby’s Office (205) 731-1384 shelby.senate.gov

Skin Wellness Center of Alabama (205) 871-7332 skinwellnessal.com Snap Fitness - Calera (205) 620-2406 snapfitness.com/calera HEALTH INSURANCE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 bcbsal.org

Summer Classics (205) 358-9200 summerclassics.com

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS SALES White Rock Quarries-Vincent Hills (205) 505-9225

Urban Home Market (205) 980-4663

INDUSTRY EBSCO Industries, Inc. (205) 991-6600 ebscoind.com/

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING Bath Fitter (205) 876-1760 bathfitter.com

Advanced Weight Loss Clinic @ Pelham (205) 304-0344 letslose.com

Plexus Worldwide Independent Ambassador #358568 (205) 876-5553 twilaray.myplexusproducts.com

State Farm, Rogers Agency (205) 663-4466 kristarogers.com

HOME HEALTH CARE - NON-MEDICAL Home Instead Senior Care (205) 822-1915 homeinstead.com/bham

HEALTH & WELLNESS Advanced Weight Loss Clinic @ Calera (205) 690-4535 letslose.com

Living Nurtured (205) 610-9730 livingnurtured.com

The Honorable Chris Curry (205) 908-7222

Vitas Healthcare (205) 624-6310 vitas.com/al/birmingham-hospice

YMCA Hargis Retreat (205) 678-6512 ymcabham.org

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

Standard Furniture Company, Inc. (205) 664-4720 standardfurniture.net

New Beacon Hospice of Alabaster (205) 620-3508 newbeacon.org

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

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

State Farm Insurance, Tyler Rutledge Agency (205) 678-3334 savingwithtyler.com

Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice (205) 685-0421 comfortcarehomehealth.com

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

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

INDIVIDUAL LegalShield (205) 999-0963 brendajcole.legalshieldassociate.com

Alacare Home Health & Hospice (205) 755-6955 alacare.com

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen (205) 408-6600 onenineteen.com

ARCpoint Labs of Birmingham (205) 582-4055 birmingham-al-greystone.arcpointlabs. com/

State Farm Insurance, Logan Deen Agency (205) 582-2030 logandeen.com

HOME HEALTH CARE Alacare Home Health & Hospice (205) 981-8000

Snap Fitness - Columbiana (205) 601-9291 snapfitness.com

Advocare - Jones (205) 821-6711 championswebinar.com

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING Snelling Staffing Services (205) 879-9950 snelling.com/birmingham

Brown Lumber & Building Supply (205) 669-6715 brownlumberco.net Coleman Construction, Inc. (205) 383-5472 olemanconstruction.net TNT Seamless Gutters, LLC 205) 475-5311 tntgutterdun.com Vinyl Designs, LLC (205) 222-2230 HOME SERVICES US Department of HUD (205) 731-2630 HOSPITAL Brookwood Medical Center (205) 877-1000 bwmc.com Children’s Health System (205) 939-6250 childrensal.org Grandview Medical Center (205) 971-1000 grandviewhealth.com Healthsouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital (800) 945-3333 healthsouthlakeshorerehab.com Noland Hospital Shelby (205) 620-8641 nolandhealth.com

Baptist Medical Center nShelby (205) 620-8100

Lhoist North America (205) 621-3331 lhoist.us/Frame_Home.htm Plant Power & Control Systems, LLC (205) 663-4433 plantpower.com SEPCO, Sealing Equipment Products Company (205) 403-7500 sepcousa.com Vulcan Information Packaging (205) 672-2271 vulcan-online.com INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Sawyer Solutions, LLC (844) 448-7767 sawyersolutionsllc.com INSURANCE Allstate Insurance - Erdman Agency (205) 981-3000 allstate.com Allstate Insurance - The McGarry Agency (205) 690-3234 Bobby Molan Insurance, Inc. (205) 621-9000 farmersagent.com/rmolan Brent Flavin State Farm (205) 408-0448 brentflavin.com

The McBrayer Agency (205) 304-0414 agents.allstate.com/david-mcbrayeralabaster-al.html The Watts Agency- Helena (205) 216-4960 The Watts Agency- Pelham (205) 216-4960 Tyler Watts & Associates, LLC (205) 822-5477 Weygand Insurance Agency- Hometown Agent Matt Jordan (205) 678-4410 hometownagent.net JEWELRY & GIFTS M&M Jewelers, Inc. (205) 991-0593 mmjewelersbirmingham.com JUNK REMOVAL Junk King of Birmingham (205) 753-9313 junk-king.com/birmingham KITCHEN TOOLS Pampered Chef (205) 403-2801 pamperedchef.biz/cookingmary LANDSCAPING/ VEGETATION CONTROL Heritage Cultivation Specialist (205) 995-3331 heritageltc.com LAWN CARE SERVICES Dirtworks and Bobcat Service, Inc. (205) 620-1818 dirtworksandbobcatservice.com

Farmers Insurance - Don Leipert Agency Inc. (205) 981-1010

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

Farmers Insurance, Summerlin Agency (205) 358-8035 farmersagent.com/ksummerlin

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

Greenhalgh Insurance Agency (205) 967-8800 greenhalghinsurance.com

LIGHTING Indoff, Inc. (205) 641-5673 indoff.com/i/Energy-Solutions

Karen Ross Miller Allstate Agency (205) 620-1120 agents.allstate.com/karen-ross-millerhelena-al2.html

OHSEE, Inc (205) 212-0833

MetLife Auto & Home - Mary Baldwin (205) 903-0095 marybaldwin.metlife.com

LOANS All American Check Cashing, Inc. (205) 620-4040 allamericancheckcashing.com

Mittie Brown Farmers Insurance Agency (205) 664-1944 farmersagent.com/mbrown5

Easy Money - Pelham (205) 564-7000 goeasymoney.com

Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517

Tower Loan of Alabaster (205) 605-7741 towerloan.com/

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

baptisthealthalabama.org

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

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

State Farm Insurance, Berryman Agency (205) 663-6310 anthonyberryman.com/

LODGING Best Western/Oak Mountain Inn (205) 982-1113 bestwestern.com Birmingham Marriott Hotel (205) 968-3775 marriott.com/bhmmc

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Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

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

State Farm Insurance, Chad Hartsfield Agency (205) 783-5692 chadhartsfield.com

HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES Encore Resales Inc. (205) 358-7690 encoreresales.com

HEALTH & BEAUTY Aesthetic Dermatology (205) 588-7000 dermatologistsofbirmingham.com

Shelby County Juvenile Services (205) 669-3831

HUMAN RESOURCE OUTSOURCING Advantage Staffing (205) 444-8733 advantageresourcing.com

HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTION Amedisys, Inc. (877) 828-2837 amedisys.com

GROCERS Sav Mor Food Outlet (205) 668-2315 savmorcalera.com

HEALTH & FITNESS Gym Time (205) 624-4040 gymtime.fitness

Shelby County Probate Judge (205) 669-3713

Health Insurance Advisors of Alabama (205) 392-3332

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Fairfield Inn & Suites Pelham (205) 987-9879 marriott.com/bhmfp Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point nHampton (205) 981-0024 birmingham280easteaglepointsuites. hamptoninn.com

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

Hampton Inn & Suites of Pelham (205) 313-9500 hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels

CBS WIAT 42 (205) 322-4200 wiat.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites BirminghamInverness (205) 776-6370 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels

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

Holiday Inn Express Pelham (205) 987-8888 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels Hyatt Place Birmingham/ Hoover (205) 988-8444 hyattplace.com Hyatt Place of Inverness (205) 995-9242 hyattplace.com

Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

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

Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel (205) 705-1234 wynfrey.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel Oak Mountain Lodge of Riverchase/ Pelham (205) 985-9117 oakmountainlodge.com Quality Inn of Pelham (205) 444-9200 choicehotels.com/hotel/al065 Sleep Inn (205) 982-9800 choicehotels.com MAIL SERVICE Pitney Bowes (205) 822-9098 pitneybowes.com MANUFACTURER Cheney Lime & Cement Company (205) 625-3031 cheneylime.com Saginaw Pipe Company, Incorporated (205) 664-3670 saginawpipe.com/ Surface One Inc (205) 621-1125 surface1.com/ MANUFACTURER - FOUNDRY Grede II, LLC (205) 669-5700 grede.com MARKETING Alabama Media Group (205) 209-0912 alabamamediagroup.com Brownstone Marketing Solutions (205) 789-3600 bmsllc.biz CRM Martketing Solutions (205) 601-8888 crmmarketingsolutions.com MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS Ovation Media, Inc. (205) 664-0038 ovationmediainc.com MASSAGE THERAPY Essential Life Massage, LLC (205) 410-1879 essentiallifemassage.com Massage Envy Spa @ Greystone (205) 408-1882 http://www.massageenvy.com MATTRESS RETAILER Mattress King of Pelham (205) 380-5590 mattressking.net

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Stewart of Alabama (205) 969-3000 stewartal.com

PRINTING SERVICES EBSCO Media (205) 226-8516 ebscomedia.com/

Shelby Podiatry, P.C. (205) 663-3224 shelbypodiatry.com Village Dermatology (205) 877-9773 villagedermatology.net MILITARY SERVICE Birmingham Air National Guard (205) 714-2287

MEDICAL - GENERAL American Family Care of Alabaster (205) 605-0495 americanfamilycare.com

MOBILE DEVICE REPAIR iFix and Repair (205) 988-9555 ifixandrepair.com

American Family Care of Greystone (205) 201-7290 americanfamilycare.com

MORTGAGE Faith Mortgage LLC (205) 655-7250 faith-mortgage.com

American Family Care of Pelham (205) 403-8902 americanfamilycare.com Baptist Health Center - Calera (205) 668-0626

Fidelity Bank Mortgage (205) 379-1655 lionbank.com/tsizemore

Baptist Health Center - Helena (205) 664-9430

InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC (205) 795-3833 interlincalabama.com/cgapen MOVING & STORAGE

Relocation & Companies nArmstrong (205) 942-1625

Community of Hope Health Clinic (205) 685-4154 communityofhopeclinic.com Northside Medical Associates (205) 672-2148 northsidemed.com MEDICAL - SPECIALIZED Alabama Allergy and Asthma Center (205) 871-9661 alabamaallergy.com Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, Incorporated (205) 985-7393 alabamaentassociates.com Alabaster Optical & Hearing Aid Service (205) 663-2177 alabasteroptical.com

Gastroenterology Associates NorthCentral Alabama, P.C. (205) 663-1023 gastrodocs.info

PLUMBING SERVICES Roto-Rooter Services Co. (205) 518-7072 rotorooter.com

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

WBHM (205) 934-2606 wbhm.org

Fourroux Prosthetics (888) 810-6220 fourrouxprosthetics.com

OFFICE EQUIPMENT - SALES & LEASING Greene’s Business Machines, Inc. (205) 979-8201

Narrows Family Eye Care (205) 980-4530 narrowsfec.com

Summit Media, Inc. (205) 326-2537 summitmediacorp.com/

Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center (205) 668-4308 chiltonshelby.org

Inverness Dermatology (205) 995-5575 invernessderm.com

Magnolia Creek Treatment Center (205) 678-4373 magnolia-creek.com

Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. (205) 669-3131 shelbycountyreporter.com

Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists, P.C. (205) 943-1197 birminghamallergy.com

TherapySouth-Pelham/Alabaster (205) 664-8404 therapysouth.com

Lemak Sports Medicine, LLC (205) 329-7500

NBC 13 (205) 933-1313 alabamas13.com/

Baptist Heath Center - Pelham (205) 620-1085 bhsala.com

Selective Management Services, LLC (205) 624-3586 selectivemgmt.com

Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics - Shelby (205) 358-9120 lemaksports.com

Joe Lockett Show (205) 821-2222 jlockettshow.com

Baptist Health System (877) 222-7847 baptisthealthalabama.org

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

OFFICE SPACE - LEASING Regus (205) 314-4702 regus.com OFFICE SUPPLIES & SERVICES Office Depot (205) 945-2650 business.officedepot.com ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic (205) 621-3778 alabamaboneandjoint.com Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (205) 939-3699 andrewssportsmedicine.com OUTDOOR STORAGE Tuff Shed (205) 956-9944 tuffshed.com PARAMEDICS Regional Paramedical Services (205) 664-1036 rpsems.com PAYROLL SERVICES AdvaPay Systems, LLC (205) 588-2618 advapaysystems.com Paychex Incorporated (205) 991-3990 paychex.com Webb Payroll Service Inc. (205) 631-3614 webbpayroll.com PEST CONTROL & SERVICES Cook’s Pest Control - South District Office (205) 980-0920 cookspest.com

armstrongrelocation.com Changing Spaces Moving, Inc. (205) 972-0744 changingspacesmoving.com Motivated Movers (205) 995-7585 motivatedmoversbham.com MUSEUM & ARCHIVES KCH Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767 Shelby County Historical Society, Incorporated (205) 669-3912 schsociety.org Shelby County Museum & Archives (205) 669-3912 rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alshelby/schs. html Shelby Iron Works (205) 669-2465 Southern Museum of Flight (205) 833-8226 southernmuseumofflight.org The National Center for Fire and Life Safety (205) 983-4376 alabamafirefightersmuseum.org NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT Community Association Institute Alabama Chapter (205) 547-0733 cai-al.com

Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. (205) 663-1919 mrbuggs.com United Works Termite & Pest Control (205) 677-2055 united.works Vulcan Termite & Pest Control, Inc. (205) 663-4200 vulcantermite.com Wayne’s Environmental Services, Inc. (205) 985-7009 callwaynes.com PET GROOMING SERVICES Lucky Dog Grooming and Boutique (205) 582-9142 luckydoggroomingandboutique.com PHARMACIES Brooklere Pharmacy (205) 664-1200 brooklererx.com Davis Drug (205) 669-6713 PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES 2b Photography (205) 737-4624 2bphotographyllc.com Perlis Photography (205) 283-0807 perlisphotography.com PHYSICAL THERAPY Drayer Physical Therapy Institute (205) 668-6900 drayerpt.com

Minuteman Press (205) 621-2722 alabaster.minutemanpress.com UPS Store, Caldwell Mill / Valleydale nThe in Hoover (205) 980-8180 hoover-al-2389.theupsstorelocal.com/ PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Bright Promotions at JS Printing (205) 313-4642 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Alabama Rental Managers (205) 824-5008 alabamarentalmanagers.com Sealy Management Co. Inc (205) 391-6000 sealyrealty.com PROSTHETIC LIMBS Hanger Clinic (205) 703-3301 HangerClinic.com PUBLICATIONS 280 Living/Hoover Sun (205) 313-1780 280living.com Birmingham Fun and Family Magazine (205) 378-7554 bhamfunandfamily.com Greystone Living (205) 902-7177 Women’s Exchange (205) 967-0085 womens-exchange.com PUBLISHERS BHM Biz (205) 202-4182 bhmbiz.com RADIO STATION APH Radio 99.9 FM (205) 317-5228 aphradio.org Crawford Broadcasting (303) 481-1800 crawfordbroadcasting.com REAL ESTATE AHI Properties (205) 682-9106 theahigroup.com Alabama Real Estate, Incorporated (205) 620-1048 alabamarealestateinc.net ARC Realty (205) 969-8910 arcrealtyco.com Farris Management Company, Inc. (205) 663-0572 Lannette Thomas - Realty South (205) 978-9000 lannettethomas.realtysouth.com Peter Northcott, Realtor / LAH Hoover (205) 440-3093 lahrealestate.com/agents/peter_ northcott/ Pro Forma Title, Inc. (205) 982-2486 Signature Homes (205) 989-5588 e-signaturehomes.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL Daniel Corporation (205) 443-4500 www.danielcorp.com/ EGS Commercial Real Estate, Inc. (205) 939-4440 egsinc.com Kee Properties, LLC (205) 915-0687 REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL Brik Realty (205) 206-4321 brikrealty.com Down South Realty / Mary Dunnaway (205) 966-8684

Champy’s (205) 621-3991 champyschicken.com Chick-Fil-A at Inverness (205) 995-9925 hick-fil-a.com/inverness Chubb’s Grub Station (205) 664-8696 chubbsgrub.com

Delicio’s Pizza (205) 968-2323 deliciopizzaandpasta.com

RealtySouth - Pelham (205) 663-3895 realtysouth.com Rudulph Real Estate (205) 879-4691 rudulphrents.com Sweet HOMElife Real Estate (205) 285-8788 myagentrachel.com

Full Moon BAR-B-QUE (205) 620-4442 fullmoonbbq.com

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market #3424 (205) 582-6183 walmart.com/store/3424/details

Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Alabaster (205) 605-0170 JimnNicks.com

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market #4756 (205) 663-8762 walmart.com

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

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

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

Pelham Racquet Club (205) 621-3380

Johnny Ray’s on 52 (205) 664-0501 johnnyraysbbq.com

Regions Tradition (205) 967-4745 brunoeventteam.com

Magic Wok (205) 668-1883

Selwood Farm (256) 362-3961 selwoodfarm.com

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

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

Newk’s Eatery - Hoover (205) 588-8624 http://newks.com

REFRIGERANT SOLUTIONS Refrigerant Solutions, Inc (205) 987-4745 rsichoice.com

Newk’s Eatery - Inverness (205) 721-8918 newks.com

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES The Maids (205) 871-9338 maids.com RESTAURANTS Bellinis Ristorante & Bar (205) 981-5380 ourbellinis.com Carrabba’s Italian Grill (205) 980-1016 carrabbas.com

Vapes and More (205) 624-3452 vapesandmore.com

Eli’s Jerusalem Grill (205) 637-3658

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

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/RESTORATION Servicemaster by Don Beck (205) 424-4211

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

Wal-Mart - Calera #3271 (205) 668-0831 walmart.com/

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

Voice of Faith International Ministry (205) 621-7972

International Expeditions (205) 428-1700 ietravel.com

Simply Infused (205) 408-4231

Eclipse Coffee and Books (205) 665-4234 eclipsecoffee.com

RECREATION Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 cityofalabaster.com

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

SPECIALTY GIFTS The Gingerbread Lady, LLC (205) 960-7040 thegingerbreadlady.com

SPORTS EQUIPMENT Tandems, Ltd. (205) 991-5519 tandemsltd.com

UTILITY COMPANIES Alabama Gas Corporation (205) 716-2875 alagasco.com Power Company nAlabama (205) 226-1720 alabamapower.com

TS Arms (205) 587-1446

Birmingham Water Works Board (205) 244-4000 bwwsb.com

STORAGE Attic Plus Storage (205) 969-1860 atticplus.com

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

STORAGE - FACILITIES Rafiki Mini Storage (205) 620-6748

Xpert Drilling (205) 937-6382

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

VENDING Expert Vending Service, Inc. (205) 951-8141 expertvendingservice.net

RETAIL - ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Woody’s Unique Junque’ (205) 451-6559 facebook.com/woodysuniquejunque

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

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

Premier Answering Service of Alabama, Inc. (205) 380-7500 answeralabama.com

ROOFING Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc (256) 232-1933 yellowhammerroofing.com

TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES Business Telephones Incorporated (205) 988-8297 bticonnect.com

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

TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES IS Technologies, Inc. (205) 314-8800 istphones.com

SECURITY SERVICES Community Response Systems, LLC (800) 533-7201 communityresponsesystems.com

Tire Wholesaler EBEN, Incorporated (205) 685-0935 Tire Engineers @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-2720 tireengineers.com/

eventoperationsgroup.com ADT Security Services (205) 403-3164 adt.com

Steak N’ Shake of Inverness (205) 980-4766 steaknshake.com

ProtectionOne (205) 985-1017 protectionone.com

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe’ (205) 547-3638 tazikiscafe.com

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

Zaxby’s of Alabaster (205) 663-5966 zaxbys.com/al/zaxbysofalabaster.aspx

Bama Hockey Booster Club, Inc (256) 683-5560 bamahockey.net

TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES Cornerstone Certified Public Accounting, LLC (205) 618-7991 cornerstonecpanow.com

Steak ‘n Shake of Alabaster (205) 620-5233 steaknshake.com

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

Traveltime Services, Inc. (205) 969-4900 traveltimeservices.com

Wal-Mart Supercenter #5262 (205) 987-0108 walmart.com

Operations Group, Inc. nEvent (205) 685-4960

Texas Roadhouse (205) 985-7427 texasroadhouse.com/restaurantlocations/alabama/pelham

Jennifer Hand Travel Pro (205) 620-4076 JenniferHandTravelPro.com

SPORTS CLUB Alabama Soccer Association (205) 991-9779 alsoccer.org

SIGNS FASTSIGNS (205) 823-4045 fastsigns.com/198 Reliable Sign Services, Inc. (205) 664-0955 reliablesigns.com Signs & Graphics, Inc. (205) 981-1026 signsandgraphicsinc.com

Oak View Animal Hospital (205) 988-3559 oakviewah.com Southern Veterinary Partners (205) 725-5572 southernvetpartnersllc.com Valleydale Animal Clinic (205) 991-5416 valleydaleanimalclinic.com

WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING Moore Coal Company, Inc. (205) 424-2705 moorecoal.com

WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Taxi of Alabama LLC nTrash (205) 419-4005

TRAINING Alabama Technology Network (205) 856-8000 atn.org TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT & SOLUTIONS Enterprise Rent-A-Car at Inverness (205) 991-6222 enterprise.com

Telecom Transport Services, Inc. (205) 369-7201 telecom-transport.com

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

WASTE PRO (205) 425-4388 wasteprousa.com/index.shtml

TRADE EXCHANGE Trade Partner Exchange (205) 991-7050 tradepartnerexchange.com

Special Load Logistics (205) 403-5793 clservicesinc.com

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

trashtaxi.com WEB DESIGN & SERVICES Great New Day Internet Solutions, LLC (205) 939-3565 greatnewday.com Spot On, LLC (205) 281-5014 thespotonagency.com Territory 3 (205) 358-8833 territory3.com WELLNESS CLINIC MD Wellness & Aesthetics (205) 582-9216 mdwellnessandaesthetics.com/ WINERY Vizzini Farms Winery, Inc. (205) 685-0655 vizzinifarmswinery.com

Transportation South, Inc. (205) 663-2287 transportationsouth.com

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Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

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

Costco Wholesale (205) 909-1039 costco.com

Sam’s Club (205) 982-0596 samsclub.com

Dairy Queen @ Chelsea (205) 678-3110

Lowe & Associates Realty, Inc. (205) 669-6317 lowerealty.com

TRAVEL AGENCY Expedia Cruise Ship Centers (205) 437-3354 cruiseshipcenter.com/greystoneal

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

Dairy Queen @ Brook Highland (205) 981-1501

Dairy Queen @ Oak Mountain (205) 733-8075

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge (205) 620-8500 rehabselect.net

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

Coal Yard Bar & Grill (205) 624-3614

Keller Williams Realty - Lehman & Cole (205) 542-4011 susanlehmansellshomes.com

RETAIL Belk (205) 685-9034 belk.com

SHELBY SPOTTED

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The Arc of Shelby County hosted its first Uncorked and Uncapped Auction fundraiser to benefit its programs and workshops in the area. 1. Erika Gilliard with Kimberly and Dion Brinson 2. Hollie Nabors and Mary Lou Edward 3. Michele Conrad and Heather Jones 4. Cindy Massey and Angie Clark 5. Carol Lott and Karen Stokes 6. Dean and Craig Sorenson 7. Dru Clark, Jeanne Lyons and Tara Respinto 8. Keri and Willy Shepherd 9. Natalie and Alex Dudchock

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Shelby County High School graduation

The Class of 2016 at Shelby County High School graduated May 26 in a 7 p.m. ceremony at the University of Montevallo McChesney Student Activity Center. 1. Faith Kendrick and Marjorie Head 2. Kendall Baker and Kolby Morris 3. Kerrigan Wood and Molly Bailey 4. Vernon Cunningham and Cameren Cotton

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Buck Creek Festival

Hundreds of residents gathered at the 15th annual Buck Creek Festival May 13-14. Attendees enjoyed dozens of vendors, artisan creations and musical acts in Helenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amphitheater Park. 1. Natalie Laggy-Coyle, Briley Teague, Natalie Blocker and Abbey Paucke 2. Matt Tubbs and Hayley Crooks 3. Melanie Poole and Denise PooleCahela 4. Elizabeth and Emma 5. Scott, Hillarie and Lulu Sikes 6. Tara Folmar and Ben Marling

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7. Candy Carter and Angela Legg 8. Shara Gladden and Susie Serio 9. JoJo Ward with Barrett Bowling 10. Amy, Parker and Terry Hester

Mayor Ivey Will Continue To Move Hoover Forward! PUBLIC SAFETY • Crime rates in Hoover are among the lowest in the state. • $1.2 million for 10 more police officers in 2016 • Endorsed by Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale and Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego • Expanded drug interdiction force; captured over $10 million in drugs EDUCATION • Strong supporter of Hoover City Schools • Increased city funding for Hoover schools during time as mayor • Secured an additional $1.3 million from the Hoover city budget for Hoover schools in 2016 • Led effort to fund 100% of the cost for School Resource Officers through the city budget ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Annual Rotary Golf Tournament

Members of the Alabaster/ Pelham Rotary Club joined together for the annual golf tournament to support local charities and those in need. 1. Don Murphy, Austin McGuire, Carl Douglas and Jeff Murphy 2. Greg Sorensen and Chris Cousins 3. Jesse Kelley and Peyton Falkenburg 4. Dennis Gilley with Greg Smith 5. Bob Strickland and Aaron Chase 6. Leland Bell with Donald Hall 7. Alex Strange with Darryl Parker 8. Wayne Hall and Donald Harrell 9. Lee McDaniel and Frank Homberg

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Helena June First Friday

Families and friends gathered in Old Town Helena on June 3 for the monthly Helena First Friday event. Dozens of vendors lined the streets and businesses stayed open late for all to enjoy.

1. Dravyn and Lilly Godwin 2. Tiffany Hogue and JoEllen Ward 3. Katie Dilfer, Christine, Victoria and David Balakitsis and the Bohman family 4. Elizabeth Hulbert, Meredith Byrd and Caroline Cook

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Chelsea High School graduation

More than 280 students received their diplomas from Chelsea High School in a May 24 graduation ceremony at Samford Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pete Hanna Center. 1. Abby Clark, Joseph Chiofalo, Joel Cheatwood, McKenzie Bryant and Mallory Bradford 2. Elijah Garrett and Bailey Hagler 3. Morgan Gay and Sara King 4. LaQuarius Belyeu and Sydney Bell 5. Elyse Blankemeyer and Camille Black 6. Bailey Coyne, Autumn Cox, Ashley Covington and Alice Cole 7. Rachel McKay and Amber Monella 8. Drew Marshall and Taylor Duffy

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9. Reunna Fisher, Jada Foster and Elexus Foster 10. Sydney Bell, Sara Beatty and Taylor Bunyard 11. Kaci Coleman, Layla Clark, Trey Coman and Brannon Corbell 12. Mathew Fortinberry, Payton Cooper and Chase Richardson

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Helena v. Pelham Faculty Softball Game

The Helena High School and Pelham High School faculty members faced off in the second annual faculty softball game at HHS on April 26. 1. Lane Ingram, Kristy Ingram, Emory Russell, Lily Owen and Jordan Ingram 2. Rachel O-Connor, Allen Skinner and Somer Fortner 3. Susan Curtis and Sabrina Tutchtone 4. Bailey Lawrence, Courtney Brown and Rachel Eddins 5. Sam Curtis and Matt Owen 6. Brookeanne Anderson, Jordan Ingram, Sarah Kallaher and Madison Franklin 7. Grayson Curtis, Becky Wolf and Katie Wolf

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Spain Park Graduation The Spain Park Class of 2016 graduated on May 25 at Bartow Arena.

1. Bailey Condone and Meghan Shea 2. Devontae Johnson, Tia Thomas and Kobe Hunter 3. Bailey Yamshak, Dorothy Plante and Emeline Hankins 4. Justin Ramirez, Vincent Davidson, Machala Galloway and Jerome Kirkland

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Greystone Ladies Club May Luncheon

The Greystone Ladies Club installed new executive board members and officers for the 2016-2017 year and heard a program on the history of honeybees at a May 11 luncheon. 1. Judy Arnold, Anna Dewees, Alicia Cuevas, Jackie McAtee, Pat Coshatt, Ann Layne and Trudy Vaughn 2. Danella Johnson and Michelle Matlock 3. Ranea Breen and Carole Marks 4. LaRue Carter and Julie Kim 5. Janie Dollar, Barbara Brickner and Breanna Brickner 6. Hendree Moore and Sylvia Stagner

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7. Saint John Bender, LaRue Carter and Julie Kim 8. Denise Tassone and Therese Haselden 9. Hendree Moore and Ursula Norcross 10. Tina Douglass and Ranea Breen

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Helena May First Friday

Helena residents and visitors packed Old Town Helena on May 6 for the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthly Helena First Friday event. Storefronts stay open late and dozens of vendors line the streets in Old Town. 1. Bobby McFarland, Sherry McFarland, Bobby McFarland Jr. and Savannah McFarland 2. Lydia and Frances Bassett 3. Hamid Mashayekh and Ashley McDonald 4. Maddie Hollon and Anna Grace McDonald 5. Caitlin Gibson, Jenna Morton, Millie Glassco and Beth Gibson 6. Cara, Kayman and Ava Mitchell

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7. Shannon, Madison and Jake Porter 8. Lisa and Everett Taylor 9. Benny and Ericka Watson 10. Stephanie Bedsole and Bowen Bedsole

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Cooling Season Assistance starts June 15 for Chilton/Shelby County. Call Appointment Lines Chilton Co: 205-287-0139 Shelby Co: 205-533-9973 Online: eaaoac.cascheduler.com 11th Area of Alabama O.A.C.

FIREWOOD-OAK or HICKORY Pick up - only 6 cents per pound. Commercial and Residential delivery also available. Columbiana Wood Products 21421 Hwy 25, Columbiana (205) 671-5202

Acceptance Loan Company, Inc. Personal Loans! Let us Pay Off Your Title Loans! 224 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham 205-663-5821

Tupperware Dealer C: 205-567-0876 F: 205-208-1710 elblondeetw@gmail.com elblondeetw.com

GRASS CUTTING 205-955-3439 Alex’s Lawn Care Large Properties, Acreage, and Lake Properties Great rates! Free Estimates! Satisfaction guaranteed! Discounts for multiple properties. Serving Shelby and Chilton Counties. B&J Metal Fabricators Professional sheet metal replacement and fabrication on classic cars/trucks. $65.00/hour for labor Parts/supplies additional Quotes based per job. Media blasting available. Powder coating coming soon. Montevallo area. (205)665-4687 (205)296-9988 Backhoe Work and General Hauling Services. Gravel, red clay, sand, pea gravel. Can clean ditches out and recover road with new gravel. Contact Barry Cunningham (205)217-5731

Welder Training Short Term Licensing Call for Details 866-432-0430 ESDschool.com I O.W.N. I Operate Wiser Now Adult Technology Classes: Smart phones, tablets, laptops. $15 per person at your location. Minimum of 3 students. Discounts for larger groups. Email: iownaovictorious@ gmail.com Call: 205-207-7548 Montgomery Stockyard Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in Clanton. Call Lane at 205-389-4530. For other hauling arrangements, contact Wes in Harpersville 205-965-8657 AFFORDABLE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET Available where you live! Call Today for this Limited Time Offer! www.pbsinternet.com, 800-266-4409. CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/Pelham Call Stephen (205)663-2822

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Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website www. capstonedentalassisting.com or call (205) 561-8118 and get your career started! TARGET AUCTION. Advanced Real Estate Marketing. 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com ONLINE AUCTIONS www.GTAOnlineAuctions. coma 205-326-0833 Granger, Thagard & Assoc. Jack F. Granger #873 Marble Valley Manor Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments for Elderly & Disabled. Many On-Site Services! 2115 Motes Rd, Sylacauga 256-245-6500 TDD#s: 800-548-2547(V) 800-548-2546(T/A) Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Equal Opportunity Provider/ Employer House for Rent 3/1 in Maylene This house has w/d hookups, dishwasher and screened back porch. Rent is $1125 205-433-9811 TARGET AUCTION Advanced Real Estate Marketing 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com

CAGLE SOD FARM 419 Hybrid Bermuda • $1.35 sq.yd. Meyers Zoysia • $2.50 sq.yd. Empire Zoysia • $3.00 sq. yd. DELIVERY AVAILABLE 662-365-3152 www.caglesod.com Class-A CDL Driver. $500 Sign-On Bonus. Must be 25+ years with clean MVR. 1 year with 6 months flatbed experience. $.34-$.40pm w/ dh $.20 pay. Contact HR: (205)706-4837 HIRING Production Workers in McCalla IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Various shifts, temp-to-hire positions! Apply online at: www.adeccousa.com or call our office at 205-497-6400 ext. 2033 NEED A JOB? NEED A BETTER JOB? AIDT recruits, screens and trains qualified applicants for outstanding jobs statewide. All at NO COST to you! Visit www.aidt.edu/jobs today to view your opportunities! Multi Craft Technician with Electrical Experience Willing to cross train in Commercial Air Compressors. Fax resume to 205-664-4889 or call 205-664-0192. American Proteins, Inc. Hiring Drivers Home Daily, Great benefits package (including: health/ dental/ vision insurance), paid vacation and holidays, 401K retirement plan. Need Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, one year verifiable driving experience.

Contact Jamie Sewell: 256-970-6133 or Ronnie Demonia: 256-970-6109 EOE ANDERSON EYECAREMontevallo Seeking experienced optician & eyecare tech. Knowledge of eyewear & edging lenses required. Great hours/work environment. Email resume: andersoneyecare@bellsouth. net or mail: Anderson EyeCare 977 Main St., Montevallo 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 Bibb Medical Center & Nursing Home Currently Hiring For: •Hospital DON •Billing/ Insurance Clerk •MLT/ MT •LPN & RN’s •Labor & Delivery Nurses •CNA’s & PCT’s Apply at: Hospital Information Desk, 208 Pierson Ave., Centreville, AL Or email resume to: bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter. com. Apply Online: bibbmedicalcenter.com DELIVERY DRIVERS Local Grocery Distributor in Alabaster seeking qualified drivers. Delivery/unloading to multiple locations. Mon-Fri work week. Requirements:

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Valid DL, clean driving record. Benefits: Competitive wages, bonuses, benefits, opportunity for advancement. Call 205-397-1782 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 •Paid Vacations •Maintenance Vehicle & Tools furnished FOR INTERVIEW CALL DAVID STEVENS (706)563-3066 (EOE—DRUG FREE WORKPLACE) CHANGING SPACES RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MOVING, INC. NOW HIRING! EXPERIENCED HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOVING DRIVERS Health, Dental & Retirement Benefits. Full Time, Part Time, or Seasonal. Drug Testing and Background Checks Required. (205)972-0744

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Masters Level Counselor Needed Chilton County Treatment Center 2100 Holiday Inn Drive, Clanton, AL 35045 Call for more info. 205-755-4300 Coal Yard Bar & Grill Now Hiring Experienced servers & bartenders Apply in person: Tuesday-Saturday, 2pm-4pm at The Coal Yard 4085 Helena Rd. *No Phone Calls Please* 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! COLUMBIANA HEALTH & REHAB LPN Charge Nurse PRN - 12 hour shifts Excellent Salary. Interested applicants should send resume to: shannon.bell@ northporthealth.com Coosa Valley Medical Center OR Nurse Manager RNs (Surgical Services): day-shift RNs (Med/Surg): all-shifts RNs (Post Acute Services): all-shifts 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 More Information Contact: Annie. Miller@dchsystem.com. Apply online at: www.dchsystem.com WELDERS NEEDED! Experienced MIG welders, fitting experience preferred. Weld test required: bring welding helmet. Must pass mandatory drug test prior to employment. Weekly pay and benefits package. Apply in person

from 9am-1pm: E-Box 101 Air Park Industrial Road Alabaster, AL 35007 NOW HIRING FOR HOMECARE AIDES & LPN’s IN THE SHELBY COUNTY AREA. Apply Online: www. eldercareofnorthalabama. com under the ‘Cullman’ office or call 256-727-5312 (M-F 8am-5pm) $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 high-voltage as well as low-voltage •Ability to work on PLC is required Apply At: Foley Products, Clanton or online: www.foleyproducts.com Foley Products Company is an EOE.

Franklin Iron Works Now Hiring Grinders & Laborers Must apply in person at 146 Tommie Dr, Thorsby Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm

or go to www.jmtank. com to fill out our online application! We only have a couple of positions available so please don’t pass up this great opportunity!

Hiring Stylists in Chelsea & Calera Average Pay $12 & Up 205-966-7254

Tree Climber / Bucket Operator Top pay guaranteed. 5 yrs exp. CDL required. Drug Test Required. 205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144

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 J & M Tank Lines is now hiring qualified Class A CDL Drivers for our Calera, AL terminal! If you are hired in the next 30 days then you will be eligible for the **$2,000 Sign-On Bonus** Benefits : •Paid Weekly by direct deposit •Paid Vacation & Holidays •401K with company % match •Medical, Vision & Dental through BCBS starting as low as $10/week •Company Paid $50,000 Life Insurance Policy •Safety, Referral and Christmas Bonuses Requirements: •You must be at least 25 years old •Have no more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years •18 months of Tractor Trailer experience •Tanker Endorsement preferred but NOT required as you will be trained If you meet the above requirements and are interested in a position with us at J & M Tank Lines then you may contact Sarah Murphy @ (205)769-3544

Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb. com NOW HIRING •Tri-Axle Drivers- Class A or B •Backhoe Operators •Asphalt Laborers Lake Mitchell Construction CALL 205-755-7264 McKinnon Toyota and Nissan Taking applications for LUBE TECHNICIAN with prior experience in oil change & tire rotation. See Bill or Jason at McKinnon Toyota, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. 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 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 every night. Contact Keith 205-438-4959 Noland Health Services Now Hiring RN’s Day & Night Shift Available Noland Hospital Shelby Located in Shelby Baptist

Medical Center Alabaster To Apply Visit: www.nolandhealth.com Production / Manufacturing Vance, Alabama Starting pay: $12.00 – $14.50 /hr. • Have 2 years+ Production/ Manufacturing experience. • Have Recently Lived in Alabama at least 2 years. • Have A High School Diploma or GED. • Are at least 18 years old. Complete your application on line at www.naonsite.com Odyssey Early Schools. Birmingham’s Best Daycare/ Preschool is Seeking Experienced Teachers. 4 Year Degree Preferred. Full-Time. BEST Pay. FULL Benefits (Insurance, Leave, Holidays). Call Annie Fine 991-0039. Manufacturing/Assembly positions available in Calera & McCalla areas. Full time hours, all shifts available. Call today 205-267-3910 PawTree. Love Pets? Love People? How would you like to educate pet parents about customized pet nutrition and other fun pet products? We are looking for positive and motivated people who love pets to open up the Alabama area! No experience necessary. Full or Part-Time! Own your own business while making profit with a purpose. Minimal start up fee. For more information, email healthypetpro@gmail.com 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 Pyles Transport Inc. NOW HIRING Regional Class-A Driver positions for our Finley-Blvd location. •Competitive weekly pay(direct-deposit) •Full-benefits including 401K •Health/Life insurance •Safety Bonuses •Minimum weekly pay: $700(guaranteed) Call 270-250-3595 for more info or visit pylestransport.com to apply. Regional Drivers are home every weekend and often midweek for rest period. HIRING Afternoon Teachers for Christian Early Learning Center, 6wks to 4k in Helena. Also, hiring Suabs. Call 426-1910 or email resume to bill@rbchelena.org Order Selectors Food Dist. Center in Pelham Al. Day Shift: Mon-Fri. 40+ hours/week. 10:00AM until finished (varies). Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, vacation & 401k. Requirements: Reading & math skills, Lift 40 lbs. repetitively, Work in -10 Temperature Apply 8:30AM-5:00PM Southeastern Food, 201 Parker Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 205-685-4533 MECHANICS NEEDED: Afternoon Shift SOUTHERN HAULERS 2157 Hwy 16 Calera, Alabama 35040 Call Vince: (251)230-1692 Fax resume to: (330)726-7887 Email to: kzook@rjtrucking.com 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 • MondaySaturday 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 205942-5996 (EOE) 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 TaylorMade Transportation Hiring CDL Drivers for Flatbed Regional Division! BCBS Insurance After 30 Days. To apply call: (334)366-2269 or email: s.smith@taylormadeinc. com CV Home Health currently recruiting for: LPNs/RNs •Great pay •Manage own schedule If you’d like to become part of our growing team, call: 866273-3984 shendon@techota.com TEMP FORCE HIRING NOW: Assembly and Inspection! Childersburg & Vincent. Full Time. 1st and 2nd Shifts. Entry Level OK! Apply at TempForce: (256)245-8367 www.tempforcejobs.com Shoal Creek Barn Hand Flexible part or full time hours w/benefits Call Carrie: 991-4654 or 427-5591.

Landscape Assisstant 6:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Full Time • Monday-Friday Paid health benefits. Looking for a quick learner, with great work ethic! Call Carrie 205-991-4564 or 205-427-5501

$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)

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS CDL-B DRIVERS WITH TWO YEARS EXPERIENCE. WASTE REMOVAL EXPERIENCE PREFERRED, 25+, CLEAN RECORD, HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF SHELBY AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. CALL: 205-419-4005

LOADER/PICKER Immediate Opening- F/T or P/T Class-A CDL required to shuttle trailers from truck-yard to loading/unloading pad. Responsibilities: Accurate/ timely picking/loading customer orders, continuous lifting 50+pounds throughout day, overtime availability asneeded. Excellent benefits. Competitive wages. Apply In Person: Woodgrain Distribution 80 South Shelby Street, Montevallo (205)665-2546 Ext.207 ksenecal@woodgrain.com (EOE)

Hiring Installers for new Alabaster Location! Responsibilities: Install according to work order and guidelines, Follow all OSHA and Company Safety policies/ procedures. Requirements: HS diploma or equivalent, Valid DL, 18+ years old, Overtime/weekends as required, Out-of-town travel as required, 0-6 months experience in Construction/ Insulation/Trades/etc., 1-3 years construction experience preferred, Pass drug/ background screenings. Come Join Our Team Apply online: www.truteam.com or in person: 220 Scotland Drive, Alabaster AL 35007 OTR DRIVERS WANTED 24 years or older. Hazmat preferred but not required. Full benefit package available. Pneumatic tank equipment. Dry bulk hauling. $500 SIGN-ON BONUS HOME EVERY OTHER WEEKEND Apply Online: vernonmilling.com 800-753-1993 NOW HIRING CDL-A DRIVERS w/Haz. $5000 Sign-On Bonus. Apply online: www.westernintl.com or Corporate Office: 979-413-2140

SMALL BUSINESS FOR SALE CompuChild franchise in business for 15 years. Teach preschoolers to use computers. Perfect part-time business for mothers. Call Jean (205)995-1225 LEVYS FINE JEWELRY Others buy Gold, We buy Jewelry! 205-251-3381 Downtown Birmingham www.levysfinejewelry.com Cobblestone Cove Apartments Located in Montevallo NOW LEASING 2 Bedrooms Pool • W/D Hookups Call apartment manager for leasing information 205-665-3988 Professional Home and Office Cleaning Services offered to all of Shelby & Chilton counties. Family owned and operated. Call 205-683-8611 or visit www.steelmanprocleaners. com for more info.

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OUT & ABOUT Music on Main

Helena Movies in the Park

July 1

Music on Main: Music on Main featuring Uptown Rounders (trio bluegrass and Texas swing) will be held Friday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Columbiana. Mt Laurel All Ages Storytime: Stories, music and more will be offered for every member of the family July 1 from 11-11:30 a.m. at the Mt Laurel Library.

July 5

Mt Laurel Family Movie: All ages are welcome at the Mt Laurel Family Movie at the Mt Laurel Library July 5 from 2-4 p.m. A showing of a movie will be held each Tuesday. Snacks will be served. Contact the library at 991-1660 to find out which movie is showing.

July 7

Book Character Olympics: Try sports from different books and see how you stack up against the great characters at the Book Character Olympics at Mt Laurel on July 7 from 2-3 p.m. at the fields by the playground. Registration is required. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Mt Laurel Library. Taste Test Challenge: Can you tell the difference between name brand and store brand? Can you name the flavor of PopTarts? Lots of tasty snacks will be included. The event is July 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the North 80 | ShelbyLiving.com

Paint & Pour

Shelby Library and is planned at 334-612-5159 and jhimburg@ by the Teen Leadership Council. alfafarmers.org or Ashton Monk at 334-613-4272 and Amonk@ July 8 alfafarmers.org. Helena Movies in the Park: Helena Movies in the Park will Paint & Pour: Get creative feature “Despicable Me 2” on on the canvas at North Shelby Friday, July 8, at the Helena Library from 6-8:30 p.m. Adult Amphitheater. The concession beverages and light refreshments stand opens at 6:30 p.m., and the will be served. The cost is $5 per movie begins around 8 p.m. No person. For more information, outside food or drinks allowed. contact Michelyn Reid at nsref@ shelbycounty-al.org or call 439Movie Night: Get out of the 5510. house and relax with a movie at the North Shelby Library July July 14 8 from 7-9 p.m. Bring friends, Hoop for Fitness: Learn cool and the library will provide the hula hoop moves and tricks to refreshments. Call 439-5509 or build coordination, flexibility, stop by the library to see what balance and boost cardiovascular endurance July 14 from 6-7 p.m. movie is playing. It is exercise that does not feel July 9 like exercise. Fun hoop games Minecraft Library Wars: and a professional performance North Shelby versus Vestavia will leave the audience wanting will be held July 9 from 1-3 p.m. to move more. Hoops of at the North Shelby Library. appropriate size and weight Join to defend the library as the are provided for use during the group of teens that can battle off session. For more information, their challengers and collect the call 439-5510. most resources is determined. July 15 Registration is required. Helena Movies in the Park: July 12 Helena Movies in the Park Aspire Youth Leadership will feature “Big Hero 6” on Conference: Alabama high Friday, July 15, at the Helena school students looking to Amphitheater. The concession strengthen their leadership skills stand opens at 6:30 p.m., and the and agricultural knowledge will movie begins around 8 p.m. No participate in the Aspire Youth outside food or drinks allowed. Leadership Conference on July 12-14 in Columbiana. For more July 16 Palooza: Pelham information, contact Himburg Pelham

Palooza will be held Saturday, July 16, at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. and wraps up with a free Just Show Up Show at Oak Mountain Amphitheater. Outdoor activities include a free bungee trampoline, shaved ice and more. Indoor activities include vendors, demonstrations, children’s activities and free ice skating. For more information, visit Pelhamonline.com. Shelby County Shindig BBQ: The Shelby County Shindig BBQ and music festival will be Saturday, July 16, from 1-7 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefit the Shelby County Arts Council and the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce. Barbecue tasting tickets are $10. Music lineup includes the Sassy Brown duo, Janelle Frost duo, Elijah Butler duo, 2Blu and the Lucky Stiffs and Davis Coen. For more information, visit Shelbycountyshindig.com. Becoming a Better Writer: Karin B. Hoyle, recipient of the Literary Classics Seal of Approval and the winner of the Silver Book Award for YA Science Fiction (2015), will present on various points July 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the North Shelby Library.

July 18

Summer Camp – Artists of

Alabama (ages 5-8): Shelby County Arts Council Summer Fine Arts Camp will be held July 18-22. Painting, pottery and music. This year the camp is focusing on artists of Alabama, including Thornton Dial, Nall, James Dean of Pete the Cat, Charlie Lucas (also known as The Tin Man) and more. The cost is $130. For more information, call 669-0044.

July 19

Mt Laurel Paint & Pour: Create a piece of art with the help of a professional at the Mt Laurel Library on July 19 from 6-8 p.m. The cost is $5 for materials. Registration is required.

July 22

Helena Movies in the Park: Helena Movies in the Park will feature “Guardians of the Galaxy” on Friday, July 22, at the Helena Amphitheater. The concession stand opens at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins around 8 p.m. No outside food or drinks allowed.

July 22

Music on Main: Music on Main featuring the Larry Albright Band (classic country and honky tonk) will be held Friday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Columbiana.

July 23

Mt Laurel Lego Club: The

Mt Laurel Library provides the Legos, the kids provide the imagination and creativity July 23. Families are welcome to drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to build spectacular creations, which will be displayed in the library. Beach Music Showcase: The Beach Music Showcase presented by the Shelby County Arts Council will be held July 23. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $20. Tickets include a complimentary beverage reception. SCAC members enjoy reserved seating. All other seating is general admission. Break out your dancing shoes and come for a casual night of Carolina Beach Music. For more information, call 669-0044.

July 24

Teen Summer Reading Movie: The North Shelby Library will provide admission for teens (entering sixth through 12th grade and registered for summer reading) for a showing of Star Trek Beyond at the Lee Branch Carmike theater July 24 from 6-9 p.m. Parents and siblings are welcome to attend for $10.50 each. Participants must register in person in the teen department between May 23 and 4 p.m. July 23. Payment for non-teens is due at registration. Contact Kate at 439-5512 or nsyouth@ shelbycounty-al.org for more

Mt Laurel Lego Club

information.

July 26

Color Therapy for Adults: When is the last time you colored for fun? Coloring books published for adults is a popular trend that has many emotional and creative benefits. Disconnect from your busy day and just color it out. We provide the pages, colored pencils, wine and relaxation. Color Therapy for Adults will be held July 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the North Shelby Library.

July 29

Hoover Free Friday Flicks: Hoover Free Friday Flicks featuring “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will be held July 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Hoover. Visit Facebook.com/ FreeFridayFlicks for updates. Music on Main: Music on Main featuring Karaoke Night will be held Friday, July 29, at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Columbiana. Helena Movies in the Park: Helena Movies in the Park will feature “Goosebumps” on Friday, July 29 at the Helena Amphitheater. The concession stand opens at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins around 8 p.m. No outside food or drinks allowed. South City Theatre: The South

Youth Tennis Summer Camps at Pelham Racquet Club

City Theatre will perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” July 29-30 at 7:30 p.m., July 31 at 2 p.m. and Aug. 4-6 at 7:30 p.m. The theater puts a modern twist on Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. For more information, call 621-2128 or visit Southcitytheatre.com. B-Side Gallery Exhibit: The subject matter of the B-Side exhibit at the Shelby County Arts Council is composed of artists’ visual music-themed interpretations, covering all genres from country to rock and jazz. Featured artists are: Tony Brock of Tuscaloosa; Jeff Bertrand of Nashville, Tenn.; Bruce Andrews and Nelson Grice (nationally renowned sculptor and teacher), both of Birmingham. The exhibit will be held through July 29. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

July 30

Seasonal photography hike: A seasonal photography hike will be held July 30 from 9-11 a.m. at Oak Mountain State Park. Bring your camera for a great hike in the woods to capture whatever we might see through the camera lens. Meet at the Park Office on Terrace Drive. Location of hike will be determined upon arrival. Dress for the weather and make sure to have a fully charged battery. Call 620-2520. l

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WHY I LOVE SHELBY COUNTY

Dr. Lewis Brooks:

‘This is such a great place to raise a family and work.’

Photograph CONTRIBUTED efore becoming the Shelby County Schools assistant superintendent in 2012, Dr. Lewis Brooks served as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal and middle school coordinator in the school system. He first came to Shelby County in 1984 to attend the University of Montevallo. Brooks and his wife Resia have two sons: Jordan, a senior at the University of North Alabama, and Justin, a junior at the University of Alabama.

What was your first job? I got my first job when I was 16 at a restaurant called the Battle Buffet in Hoover. I served as a bus boy cleaning tables. Ironically, years later in my first teaching job at Vincent Middle/High School, I taught the granddaughter of Mr. Battle, the owner of the restaurant. Interestingly enough, that same student, Lauren Battle Yancey, works as a program specialist at the district office now. Why did you decide to go into education? I always enjoyed children, and they seemed to be drawn to me. It is still that way today. I also wanted to impact young people as I had been impacted by so many teachers and coaches. What’s your favorite part about being the assistant superintendent? The aspect that I enjoy the most as the assistant superintendent is problem solving. My role provides me the opportunity to address many different issues, and I enjoy the process of making the best decisions that ultimately benefit our students. How would you describe the Shelby County School system? Shelby County Schools has some of the 82 | ShelbyLiving.com

brightest educational minds leading this system and some of the best teachers in the state. We are a collaborative group that is always seeking the most innovative ways to serve our students. We are a family. What do you love about Shelby County? I love the people. This is such a great place to raise a family and work. I also love the collaboration between the various agencies around the county that make this such a great place. Whether it’s the schools, the county commission or other entities, there is a spirit of working together for the best interest of the county. In other words, there is a strong sense of community. What do you like to do in your free time? I coach travel basketball, and I still play in recreational leagues. I am also involved with several organizations as a volunteer. What’s something most people don’t

know about you? Most people don’t know that I love music. Even though I don’t play an instrument, I have a deep appreciation for musicianship. I also collect old vinyl, especially jazz. You can find me in record stores looking for some of the classic jazz albums. It is a fun hobby. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? As a kid, I decided I wanted to be a doctor. I especially wanted to be a physical therapist but realized during college that it was not my calling. What’s your favorite book? My favorite book is “An Easy Burden” by Andrew Young. In 2013, I had the honor of meeting Andrew Young, and he gave me a signed copy of his book. I love the book because it discusses the struggle for equality for all men through the difficult times of the 1950s and 1960s. While it was not easy during those times, he indicates in the book that it was necessary. The book describes his life’s journey, which is very intriguing. l

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