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FROM THE EDITOR Who’s the best in Shelby County? We have the answers for you in this month’s issue of Shelby Living. Thousands of readers voted for their favorite local foods, businesses and events when our contest launched this fall. This year’s winners include lots of old favorites – Jim N’ Nick’s, which won Best Barbecue for the fifth year in a row – and lots of new names, including Inverness Dermatology for Best Dermatologist. This contest, which is our fifth, is a great way to support local businesses, and we appreciate your support. Now, do you see a name on this list that’s unfamiliar? Make sure to stop by and see why our readers voted it as one of Shelby County’s best. Also, if you have any suggestions for new categories, feel free to email those to me. This issue of Shelby Living is full of other interesting stories. Here are a few of my favorites: • Our cover story this month is Black Sheep Antiques. This rustic, whimsical store offers plenty of unique home décor, antiques and curiosities.
Owner Barbara Adkins is constantly on the lookout for new items, so the store merchandise changes often. • Even though our office is located in Columbiana, it took me years to discover the treasure that is the Davis Drug snack bar. The old-fashioned snack bar serves up great burgers, chili and chicken salad. I am particularly partial to their BLTs and milkshakes. If you ever visit our county seat, make sure to stop by. • One of our most popular sections is Shelby Spotted. People love seeing photos of their friends out and about in Shelby County. If your organization or business is hosting an event, please send your photos (along with names of each person) to me. As always, please contact me if you have any questions, comments or story ideas. Have a wonderful fall!
Katie McDowell, Editor
Katie.McDowell@ShelbyLiving.com
ON THE COVER Barbara Adkins is the owner of Black Sheep Antiques in Harpersville. Cover design: Amanda Porter Photography: Dawn Harrison
SHELBY Living EDITORIAL Graham Brooks Molly Davidson Baker Ellis Jessa Pease Emily Sparacino Neal Wagner
CONTRIBUTORS Laura Brookhart Lindsay Dyess Dawn Harrison Lisa Phillips Grace Thornton PRODUCTION Jamie Dawkins Layken Gibbs Robyn Holm Michele Hughes Amanda Porter MARKETING Kristy Brown Ashley Duckett Kari George Daniel Holmes Emily Klein Nicole Loggins Rhett McCreight Meagan Mims Kim McCulla April Spivey ADMINISTRATION Tim Prince Katie McDowell Mary Jo Eskridge Hailey Dolbare Laurel Cousins Shelby Living is published monthly by Shelby County Newspapers Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051. Shelby Living is a registered trademark. All contents herein are the sole property of Shelby County Newspapers Inc. [the Publisher]. No part of this periodical may be reproduced without written permission from the Publisher. Please address all correspondence (including but not limited to letters, story ideas and requests to reprint materials) to: Editor, Shelby Living, P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051. Shelby Living is mailed to select households throughout Shelby County, and a limited number of free copies are available at local businesses. Please visit Shelbyliving.com for a list of those locations. Subscriptions are available at a rate of $20.41 for one year by visiting Shelbyliving.com, or calling (205) 669-3131, ext. 532. Advertising inquiries may be made by emailing advertise@ shelbyliving.com, or by calling (205) 669-3131, ext. 526.
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NATURE TO ART Gourds serve as canvas for Montevallo artist’s creations
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THE QUEEN OF BLUES Musician Debbie Bond to perform at the Shelby County Arts Council in November
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A CURATED COLLECTION Black Sheep Antiques is loved for its selection of vintage items and curiosities
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THANKFUL TO SERVE St. Vincent’s One Nineteen grateful for new outpatient options
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‘A FUN PLACE TO COME’ Davis Drug snack bar nears 60th year of service
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SUPER SALAD Kale, quinoa, fruits and nuts make this recipe healthy and hearty
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Fewer gifts, more experiences
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hen holiday music hits the radio waves, it’s hard not to think about your gift list and the fact that is gets harder and harder to fill every year. You try to justify more toys, a picture frame, or another Keurig in a new color even though the “old color” still works just fine. Lisa Phillips, You struggle with what to get owner of SimpleWorks, your parents and kids who have Simpleworks.guru everything—and you really mean lisa@simpleworks.guru 205.981.7733 “everything.” Maybe the answer doesn’t come in a box with instructions. Maybe the answer is to think “outside the box” by coming up with “experiences” that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Memberships. Amusement parks, zoos, aquariums in Chattanooga or Atlanta, Botanical Gardens, gyms, an indoor playground for the kids, or parks. These gifts “keep on giving” throughout the year. Tickets. Concert tickets make a great gift. Celebrate when you give the tickets and then again when the concert is here. Movie tickets are also a fun way for those who crave a date night or a night with friends. Season tickets to the Barons or Braves anyone? Food. Treat the “hard to buy for” to a fun night where you do the cooking and cleanup. Or if you love to cook or bake, consider doing a “featured food” where you treat them to something special once a month or once a quarter. Cookies one month, fresh cobbler the next, a bottle of wine and grilled steaks in the summer. Go healthy, go sweet! You’ll know what they like and can be creative with what you prepare. Travel. While a cruise or Disneyworld might come to mind, consider renting a cabin in the mountains for the weekend. Take the family on a kayaking trip, enter a golf tournament, go whitewater rafting. Take the train to New Orleans. Time. Arrange a night where you go painting or take a pottery class together. Buy a board game and invite everyone over. Look for opportunities to bring people or families together. It’s important to remember that a “gift” doesn’t have to be tied to “stuff.” Start your gift list with what would bring this person joy. If you can truly say a new coffee maker, then get it. If you’re just buying things to wrap and have under the tree, then stop and rethink how you are spending your money. It’s that simple. l
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Seven ISS students named Merit Semifinalists Seven Indian Springs School seniors have been named Semifinalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. McKenna Barney ’16, Ashlynn Berry ’16, Claire Chen ’16, Daun Lee ’16, Michael O’Malley ’16, Rob Pulliam ’16, and Cheska Romero ’16 were selected based on their achievements on the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The nationwide pool of about 16,000 Semifinalists represents less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors and includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. These students have a chance to compete for approximately 7,400 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million to be offered next spring. “We are excited that these seven members of the Indian Springs School Class of 2016 have been recognized as National Merit Semifinalists,” says ISS Director Gareth Vaughan. “The distinction is a tribute to their hard work, dedication, and exceptional ability, and we look forward to their continued success in the competition.” Pictured: Indian Springs School 2016 National Merit Semifinalists (left to right) Rob Pulliam ’16, Claire Chen ’16, McKenna Barney ’16, Cheska Romero ’16, Michael O’Malley ’16, Daun Lee ’16, Ashlynn Berry ’16.
IES scarecrows brighten Valleydale Road Rainbow Fish, Paddington Bear and Chester Raccoon are just a few of the characters that have greeted drivers on Valleydale Road in front of Inverness Elementary School this fall. Those three characters, along with 26 more, were part of the IES PTO’s annual scarecrow fundraiser. A 12-year tradition at the school, the scarecrow project incorporates the entire IES community and surrounding North Shelby community. The theme of this year’s project is book characters. Each of the school’s
28 classrooms and the LEAPS program designed a scarecrow based off of a character in a book. Money raised by the scarecrow fundraiser supports the PTO’s many initiatives at the school, from redoing the playground to helping teachers purchase classroom supplies and teaching necessities. The IES scarecrows are also featured as part of the decor for the Birmingham Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo, and remain at the zoo for all of October and half of November.
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donation will fund direct services to survivors of child abuse, in addition to teaching personal safety skills to young school children of Shelby County.
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United Way announces $38.7 million campaign goal “The need is now and the need is great,” said Mayer Electric Supply CEO Nancy Goedecke, the 2015 United Way Campaign Chair, as she announced the organization’s fundraising goal of $38,755,000. “I’ve been told that one reason that people don’t give to the campaign is because they have never been asked. “I’m taking that away right now. I’m asking each of you and everyone you come in contact with to give, give something,” she said to an audience of over 450 at a
campaign kickoff event. Social service needs provided by United Way’s 80 allocation agencies and initiatives are especially in danger this year because of threatened cuts to health care, public safety and other vital services because of potential budget cuts. Twenty of its allocation partners are located in Shelby County or serve county residents. This year’s campaign theme is “whyigive.” Visit Uwca.org. Pictured are members of Goedecke’s 2015 Campaign Dream Team.
Stamper hits second hole-in-one this year at Ballantrae Mrs. Bok Stamper hit a hole-in-one on Hole No. 8 at Ballantrae Golf Club in Pelham. This is her second holein-one this year. Bok hit the perfect shot from 136 yards out with a 5 hybrid. Her witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Lee. November 2015 | 9
ARTS & CULTURE
Nature to art
Gourds serve as canvas for Montevallo artist’s creations Story and photos by LAURA BROOKHART
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f I tell people that I am a gourd artist, they envision painted Santa Claus ornaments or pom-pom gourds,” Becky CoxRodgers says. She smiles as she confesses to avoiding the raised eyebrows that may otherwise ensue, so she simply calls herself an artist. Cox-Rodgers is a skilled illustrator who draws well, patiently losing herself in applied detail added with a wood burning tool or chip-carving tool. Some of her larger gourd sculptures may involve up to 40 hours of hands-on work by completion. Born in Maine and raised in Florida, Cox-Rodgers arrived in Montevallo as a student at the University of Montevallo active in sports while earning a bachelor’s degree in commercial art and photography. With her preference for personal curiosities and motifs such as gargoyles and images of Moundville intertwining snakes, Cox-Rodgers has established herself as a fine artist who just happens to use gourds for her canvas. “It is about complementing the organic form, first and foremost, then coloring in the surface design with paint and sometimes highlighting with Liquid Leaf gold,” she said. Cox-Rodgers also manages Falcon Art Supply in Montevallo and says she has experimented with the application on the minimally grained gourd surface of most every ink and paint product the store sells. She is vice-president of ALGS (Alabama Central Gourd Society) and also started the local Gourd Patch Society, which has about 18 members, including Teresa Wamble, another well-known (gourd) artist. “The shading that Becky incorporates into her linear design sets her work apart,” 12 | ShelbyLiving.com
said Wamble, “as well as the finishing accents she adds with pine needle weaving and twining.” Mid-September found Cox-Rodgers headed to the sixth annual Mississippi Gourd Society Show to exhibit the new work photographed for this article and to also make available the recommended products for gourd art sold at Falcon Art Supply. Cox-Rodgers first embraced the gourd as art in 2009, though she had grown them in the past simply because she appreciated their organic and natural shapes. “They offer a dimensional surface that is easier, cheaper and less restrictive than working with clay,” she notes. In 2013, she took a class on twining from well-known Alabama artist Ethel Owen in Cherokee, North Carolina. Cox-Rodgers is also a thirdgeneration pine-needle weaver in her own right, via her mother and grandmother. Interestingly, as well, she learned wood burning as a child from her father and grandfather. Cox-Rodgers’ spider-motif gourd features Nautilus Netting, a technique that is seen in dream catchers. “I like to use local bird images, too, such the Peregrine Falcon, the Barn Owl, and Cooper’s Hawk,” she said. She has multiple gourd creations that feature the Pileated Woodpecker, a signature favorite. In her twenties, Cox-Rodgers traveled to the walled city of Carcassonne, France and came home with her first gargoyle statue in
her backpack. Another motif of choice references the Mayan Warrior. A recent imposing creation, and one likely to be an award-winner at upcoming shows, is topped with feathers that represent the headdress the deities were depicted wearing. This piece has the added color of Mayan Blue, unique to that culture. The deities ride on boats that surf over the fish at the gourd’s bottom. Cox-Rodgers will be participating in the annual mid-October Cullman Gourd Art show. Consider yourself invited to meet Fossy, the store dog, and to admire handcarved Felix Falcon on the storefront signage at Falcon Art Supply in Montevallo. l
TOP: Becky Cox-Rodgers at work. MIDDLE: Cox-Rodgers often uses paint and metallics in her work. BOTTOM: Nautilus Netting, a technique seen in dream catchers, birds and spiders are recurring motifs in her work.
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ARTS COUNCIL CORNER
The queen of blues Musician Debbie Bond to perform at the Shelby County Arts Council in November
Story by LINDSAY DYESS Photo CONTRIBTUED
ABOVE: Blues musician Debbie Bond will perform in Columbiana in November.
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hile some people merely play the blues, musician Debbie Bond has managed to turn it into an art form. For Bond, the blues come as naturally as breathing. She has spent more than 30 years sharing her passion for music and now she makes her way to the Shelby County Arts Council in
early November. “I fell in love with the blues early on. I started playing guitar when I was 13,” Bond said. Since then she has gone on to become a successful singer, songwriter and advocate for the Alabama Blues legacy. Being influenced and inspired by blues legends such as Johnny Shines, Willie King and Eddie Kirkland eventually led her to found the Alabama Blues Project, a non-profit that educates and instructs students about the blues. Kids attending the yearround program learn multiple skill levels of blues singing, guitar, harmonica, and drums. In addition to the children’s programs, she also developed many blues residency projects and a traveling exhibition of blues women. Although she is no longer on the administration of the Alabama Blues Project, the program continues to thrive and educate a new generation of young blues enthusiasts. These days, Bond focuses more on her own musical career and spreading the joy of the blues by performing shows and touring in the US and Europe. “Although I am influenced by my traditional blues mentors, I write my own songs and tell my own story,” Bond said. Lately, she has spent time telling those stories on the road with keyboard/harmonica playing partner and husband Rick Asherson. She performs across the South, and this summer she traveled to Europe to share her Alabama blues love. Come out for a night of great blues music with the queen of blues herself! Joining Bond on stage will be the Advanced ABP blues band. Taught by Bond and Asherson, the student members are some of the most skilled of the Alabama Blues Project. Bond will perform Friday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets area available for purchase for $20 at Shelbycountyartscouncil.com or by calling 205-669-0044. l
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Dining and Nightlife Best Coffee Kai’s Koffee Shop 2953 Pelham Parkway, Pelham Acupofkai.weekly.com 205-352-2290 Finalists: Alabaster Starbucks, Ground Up Coffee, Eclipse Coffee, Chelsea Coffee House Best Bakery Edgar’s Bakery 499 Southgate Drive, Pelham 6801 Cahaba Valley Road, Suite 128, Birmingham Edgarsbakery.com Finalists: Delicious Bakery, K&J’s Elegant Pastries Best Donut Shop Donut Joe’s 3199 Lee Street, Pelham 205-663-6006 Finalists: Krispy Kreme on U.S. 280, Daylight Donuts, Dunkin Donuts 16 | ShelbyLiving.com
Best Barbecue Jim N’ Nick’s 2831 Greystone Commercial Blvd., Birmingham 295 Alabaster Blvd., Alabaster Jimnnicks.com Finalists: Full Moon, Johnny Ray’s, Buddy’s Best Burger Chubb’s Grub Station 410 1st Street SW, Alabaster Chubbsgrubstation.com 205-664-8696 Finalists: The Depot, Five Guys, Davis Drug Best Milkshake Steak ‘n Shake 390 South Colonial Drive, Alabaster Steaknshake.com 205-620-5233 Finalists: Chick-fil-A, Davis Drug Best Margarita Margarita Grill 234 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham
Themargaritagrill.com 205-982-7281 Finalists: Zapopan, Cozumel Grill Best Bar Rio’s Bar and Grill 2693 County Road 58, Helena Rioshelena.com 205-664-0366 Finalists: The Coal Yard, Papa Saia’s, Grey Bar Best Pizza Buck’s Pizza 251 Buck Creek Plaza, Alabaster Buckspizzaalabaster.com 205-358-3391 Finalists: Area 41, Marco’s, Tortugas Best Patio Dining Margarita Grill 234 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham Themargaritagrill.com 205-982-7281 Finalists: Papa Saia’s, Pablo’s
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BEST OF THE BEST Best Caterer Home Plate Cooking 1915 County Road 58, Helena Homeplatecooking.com 205-621-6502
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Finalists: Jim N’ Nick’s, Southern Sweets, Ashley Mac’s
Health and Beauty Best Nail Salon Nail Star 9200 AL 119, Suite 900 Alabaster 205-664-5373 Finalists: Salon 5, Seventh Heaven, Foxy Nails Best Family Doctor Cahaba Family Medicine 2508 Pelham Parkway, Pelham 205-664-0880 Finalists: Dr. Rhonda Carter, Dr. David Aizenman Best Dentist Dr. Tim Nettles Columbiana Family Dentistry 21591 Alabama 25, Columbiana Columbiana Family Dentistry 205-669-6778 Finalists: Cahaba Dental Arts, Andrews Family Dental
Best Hair Salon T. Fox Salon 2080 Valleydale Road, Hoover Tfoxsalon.com 205-403-8369 Finalists: Salon 5, Seventh Heaven, Hairway to Heaven Best Spa Spa One Nineteen 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham Onenineteen.com 205-408-6600 Finalists: Salon 5, Santa Fe Day Spa, Spa Greystone Best Fitness Center St. Vincent’s One Nineteen 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham
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Onenineteen.com 205-408-6600 Finalists: Alabaster YMCA, Snap Fitness, Planet Fitness Best Pharmacy Davis Drug Co. 111 South Main Street, Columbiana 205-669-6713 Finalists: Snider’s Pharmacy, Calera Publix, Wood Family Pharmacy Best Orthodontist Ortho South 2705 Pelham Parkway #200, Pelham 8535 Highway 31, Calera Orthosouth.com 205-664-4140
BEST OF THE BEST Best Yoga St. Vincent’s One Nineteen 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Hoover Onenineteen.com 205-408-6600 Finalists: Greystone YMCA, Lemontree Yoga, Lifetime Fitness Best Massage Spa One Nineteen 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham Onenineteen.com 205-408-6600 Finalists: Salon 5, Massage Envy, Spa Greystone
Services Best Veterinarian Oak View Animal Hospital 2127 Old Montgomery Highway, Pelham Oakviewah.com 205-988-3559 Finalists: Valleydale Animal Clinic, Montevallo Animal Clinic, Chelsea Animal Clinic, North Shelby Animal Clinic Rosegate Design
Finalists: Edwards Orthodontics, Birmingham Orthodontics, Canales Orthodontics Best Dermatologist Inverness Dermatology 250 Inverness Center, Birmingham Invernessderm.com 205-995-5575 Finalists: Shelby Dermatology, Cahaba Dermatology, Skin Wellness Center of Alabama Best Boutique Gifted 2643 Pelham Parkway, Pelham 205-624-3400 Finalists: Sassy Sisters, LJ’s Boutique, 20 | ShelbyLiving.com
Helena Mercantile Best Facial Spa One Nineteen 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham Onenineteen.com 205-408-6600 Finalists: Spa Greystone, Salon 5, T. Fox Salon Best Crossfit Riverchase Crossfit 2048 Valleydale Terrace, Birmingham Crossfitriverchase.com 205-994-0721 Finalists: Crossfit SkySoldiers, Crossfit Alabaster, Iron Tribe Fitness 280
Best Dry Cleaners Champion Cleaners, Calera 4204 U.S. 31, Calera Championcleaners.com 205-668-4727 Finalists: Legacy Cleaners, Ken’s Cleaners, Plaza Cleaners Best Pet Supply Store PetSmart 100 South Colonial Drive, Alabaster 205-663-2389 Pestmart.com Finalists: Alabama Pet Foods, Hollywood Feed, Pet Supplies Plus Best Florist Main Street Flosirt 114 North Main Street, Columbiana
BEST OF THE BEST 28 Manning Place, Mt Laurel Msflorist.com Finalists: Helena Florist, Gail’s Florist, Flowers N’More Best Plumber The Neighborhood Plumber 608 6th Avenue SW, Alabaster Theneighborhoodplumber.com 205-663-0612 Finalists: Plumb Pro, Total Plumbing Services Best Photographer Britney Moore Photography Britneymoore.com Finalists: Stephanie Fisher Photography, Fotowerks Custom Photography, Heather Mishea Photography Best Interior Design Services Rosegate Design 5361 U.S. 280, Suite 105A 205-980-5014 Therosegate.com Finalists: Urban Home Market, Summer Classics Best Moving Services Motivated Movers 1969 Chandalar Drive, Pelham Motivatedmoversbham.com 205-995-7585 Finalists: Changing Spaces, Secure Moving, Armstrong Relocation, Move Daddy Best Pest Control FarmerGuard Pest Control
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BEST OF THE BEST 5292 Highway 17, Helena Farmeguard.com 205-358-3200
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Finalists: Mr. Bugg’s, Vulcan Pest Control, Wayne’s Environmental Services Best Landscaping Company Helena Landscape Supply 82 Coalmont Road, Helena Helenalandscapesupply.com 205-621-5255 Finalists: Alabama Turf Works, Stevens Wack and Sack, Doug’s Lawncare Best Tech Repair Networx Computers 3183 Pelham Parkway, Pelham Networxinc.net 205-588-5860 Finalists: Best Buy Geek Squad, Cahaba Valley Computer Services
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Places Best City Park Veterans Park 7305 Highway 119, Alabaster Cityofalabaster.com
Finalists: Orr Park in Montevallo, Veterans Park in Hoover, Joe Tucker Park in Helena Best Winery Vizzini Farms Winery 800 County Road 87, Calera Vizzinifarmswinery.com
BEST OF THE BEST 205-685-06555 Finalists: Morgan Creek Winery, Lewis Lakes Vineyards Best Bed and Breakfast Columbiana Inn 306 East College Street, Columbiana Columbianainn.com 205-669-1450 Finalists: Fox and Pheasant Inn Best Golf Course Ballantrae Golf Club 1300 Ballantrae Club Drive, Pelham Ballantraegolf.com 205-620-4653 Finalists: Timberline Golf Club, Inverness Country Club Best Wedding Venue American Village 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo Americanvillage.org
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205-665-3535 Finalists: Douglas Manor, Oak Island, Alabama 4-H Center Best Local Famers Market Helena Market Days 4151 Helena Road, Helena Helenamarket.blogspot.com Finalists: Mt Laurel Farmers Market, Alabaster Farmers Market, Montevallo Farmers Market Best Place for a Family Outing Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham Alapark.com/oakmountain 205-620-2524 Finalists: Veterans Park in Alabaster, Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Joe Tucker Park in Helena Best Place for a Kid’s Birthday Party Pump It Up
2724 Chandalar Place Drive, Pelham Pumpitupparty.com 205-663-4646 Finalists: Griffin Farms, Party Art, Treetop Family Adventure Best Place to Worship Westwood Baptist Church 1155 Alabaster Boulevard, Alabaster Ewestwood.org 205-664-0122 Finalists: Kingwood Church, Church of the Highlands – Alabaster, Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church Best Hotel Candlewood Suites 1004 Balmoral Drive, Alabaster Candlewoodsuites.com 205-620-0188 Finalists: Hampton Inn – Eagle Pint, Hilton 280
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Best Private School (K-12) Kingwood Christian School 1351 Royalty Drive, Alabaster Kingwoodchristianschool.com 205-663-3973 Finalists: Cornerstone Christian School, Briarwood Christian School
Best Daycare Covenant Classical School 450 Huntley Parkway, Pelham Convenantclassical.com 205-620-2626 Finalists: Kingwood Christian Child
Development Center, Chase Learning Center, Odyssey Early School Best Community Center Helena Community Center 816 Highway 52 East, Helena Helenaparkandrec.org 205-620-2877
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BEST OF THE BEST Finalists: Chelsea Community Center, Pelham Civic Center Best Library North Shelby Library 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham Northshelbylibrary.org 205-439-5500 Finalists: Pelham Public Library, Jane B. Holmes Public Library, Albert L. Scott Public Library
Shopping Best Gift Shop Gifted 2643 Pelham Parkway, Pelham 205-624-3400 Finalists: Busy Hands, Chelsea Lane, Plain Jane’s Best Jewelry Store
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Paul’s Diamond Center 300 Colonial Parkway #300, Alabaster Paulsdiamondcenter.com 205-664-4400 Finalists: Southeastern Jewelers, Isbell Jewelers
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BEST OF THE BEST Myers Plants and Pottery
Finalists: Beka’s Boutique, Gifted, Favorite Laundry Best Women’s Clothing Store Helena Mercantile 4093 Helena Road, Helena 205-663-0060 Finalists: Gifted, Ditsy Daisy, Ivory Orchid, Sassy Sisters Best Garden Center Myers Plants and Pottery 2935 Pelham Parkway, Pelham Myersplantsandpottery.com 205-663-6597 Finalists: Cedar Creek Nursery, Hanna’s Garden Shop Best Grocery Store Helena Publix 4730 Highway 17, Helena 205-620-0199 Publix.com
Outfitters Best Furniture Store Alabama Furniture Market 100 Commercial Park Drive, Calera Alabamafurnituremarket.com 205-668-9995 Finalists: Encore Resales, Urban Home Market, Greystone Marketplace and Antiques
Best Consignment Store Consigned Design 72 Fulton Springs Road, Alabaster 205-664-7540 Finalists: Renaissance Consignment, Encore Resales Best Children’s Clothing Store Sew Precious 16161 U.S. 280, Chelsea 205-678-6633
Thank you for voting Networx as the Best Tech Repair in Shelby County!
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Finalists: Alabaster Publix, Columbiana Piggly Wiggly, Sprouts Best Hardware Store Brown Lumber and Building Supply 21891 Alabama 25, Columbiana Brownlumber.com 205-669-6715 Finalists: True Value, Home Depot, Lowe’s
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205-663-3831 Finalists: Med Center Mazda, Edwards Chevrolet Best Used Car Dealer Donohoo Auto 8122 Helena Road, Pelham Donohooauto.com 205-444-9333 Finalists: Driver’s Way, Ernest McCarty Ford Best Car Wash Blue Rain Express Car Wash 100 Little Mountain Circle, Pelham Blueraincarwash.com 205-874-6460 Finalists: Marc One, Wash It Off Car Wash Best Oil Change Express Oil Change 5046 Highway 17, Helena Expressoil.com 205-620-3175 Finalists: Victory Automotive, Alabaster Express Oil Change, Pelham Express Oil Change November 2015 | 31
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Finalists: Lynn Dodson, David Schleuter, Stephanie Dikis Best Museum Shelby County Museum and Archives 1854 North Main Street, Columbiana 205-669-3912 Finalists: Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Kenneth R. Penhale City of
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here’s a little building just off U.S. 280 in Harpersville that was built out of rocks during the Great Depression. It’s Barbara Adkins’ happy place. And she’s hoping it’s a happy place for a lot of other people, too. “I grew up visiting in Harpersville and have lived there for 25 years now,” Adkins said. “The building has always appealed to me because of its history.” So in 2014, she bought it and renovated it, 34 | ShelbyLiving.com
thinking it would be a great place to store the antiques she sold as part of her on-the-road business. But it wasn’t long before Black Sheep Antiques “evolved” into a store — and a destination — all its own. The place is hopping on the weekends — the only time it’s open during the week — with mostly out-of-town customers. “It occurred to me that I might get some traffic off of 280,” she said, but she hadn’t done any market research. “I should have,” she said, but the shop was meant to just be a storage facility at first, after all.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Black Sheep Antiques is located off U.S. 280 in Harpersville. Owner Barbara Adkins. Ceramic pitchers were available for purchase in the fall.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Adkins said she searches for items that are “well designed, well made and well loved.� Other items available in early fall included a vintage globe, hat boxes and a model train.
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“I just kind of jumped in, and it’s working,” Adkins said with a laugh. “I got lucky.” So these days on the weekends, she can be found in the little gray stone shop, chatting with people on their way to Alexander City or Auburn or one of the lakes in the area. She’s made a lot of friends. But every time they visit, it’s a whole different store. “When I bring new things in, I redo the whole store,” she said. “I don’t want someone to come in two weekends in a row and it be the same. It’s never the same — it’s constant turnover.” It’s a labor of love for her and her husband, Sonny. And redoing the store each week not only makes it look fresh and new but also gives Adkins a much-needed creative outlet, she said. “It’s fun for me — I’m a creative person.” She puts the same kind of effort into choosing the right pieces to go inside, too. “I hand-pick every piece that comes into the shop,” she said. “If it doesn’t appeal to me as being well designed, well made and November 2015 | 39
loved in the past, I don’t buy it. It doesn’t matter to me if the piece is a little broken or worse for the wear — to me that gives it heart, character and meaning.” Adkins spends her weekdays traveling around picking just the right pieces for the shop. “I don’t carry reproduction items or just order them from the market,” she said. “It takes time and a little bit of travel around the Southeast to find the right things to sell.” And she hopes that attention to detail — and the fact that the store is only open certain days — just adds to the charm. “The weekend-only limited hours make it special — or at least I like to think so,” she said with a laugh. The store is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. But “if a carload of women out on a romp show up during the week, my number is on the door and they can call me and I’ll come let them in,” Adkins said. The shop also hosts local and regional artists for art shows and other events, such as a book signing with Barbara Westbrook of Atlanta, author of “Gracious Rooms,” on Nov. 14 from 2-5 p.m. For more information about the shop, visit blacksheepantiquesal.com. l LEFT: The store is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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hen you live in central Alabama, it’s easy to be thankful each November. Birmingham’s fall must be one of the most beautiful in the region. However, area physicians have new reasons to be grateful this month, as St. Vincent’s One Nineteen offers new options enabling many of us to better serve our patients.
Although Birmingham Podiatry has served area patients since 1932, our practice has only recently expanded to its fourth office – this one at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. And I’m especially glad to be seeing area patients there. Our new office provides us an easily-accessed site for area residents seeking help for athletic injuries, diabetes-related concerns, congenital or infectious foot problems and other podiatry issues. Although we are able to treat most of our patients with nonsurgical measures, I will also be joining the long list of specialists offering surgical services within St. Vincent’s One Nineteen’s new Outpatient Surgery Center, opening later this year. From a physician’s standpoint, an outpatient center is an ideal site to perform surgeries that don’t require an overnight stay in a hospital setting. Since ambulatory surgical patients are not exposed to the infectious diseases treated within inpatient facilities, we can reduce their infection chances while still accessing the latest instrumentation. 44 | ShelbyLiving.com
From a physician’s standpoint, an outpatient center is an ideal site to perform surgeries that don’t require an overnight stay in a hospital setting. We also find that some patients are more likely to seek the help they need when it’s offered close to home. Some of my patients have such busy schedules that they have postponed scheduling reconstructive foot surgery for bunions or hammertoes, plantar fasciitis or soft tissue masses. Now that St. Vincent’s One Nineteen is offering its outpatient surgical option, those patients are ready to address their chronic foot pain. For the first time in years, many of them will be able to exercise and pursue a truly active lifestyle. We expect to see other patients from this area referred to us from St. Vincent’s One Nineteen new Urgent Care facility. Those diagnosed there with a foot fracture, perhaps from a weekend injury, can have their surgery
done on an outpatient basis in the same facility without duplicating scans. My patients appreciate One Nineteen’s efficient, yet relaxed atmosphere. Easy onsite access to parking, physician offices, diagnostics, surgery and physical therapy is a key consideration for anyone experiencing difficulty walking. We are thankful to serve area residents at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. To learn more about St. Vincent’s One Nineteen’s “Healthcare Like No Other” services, including its Outpatient Surgery Center opening later this year, visit onenineteen.com. John L. Roberson, DPM, is a podiatrist at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. l
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‘A fun place to come’ Davis Drug snack bar nearing 60th year of service Written by EMILY SPARACINO Photographs by DAWN HARRISON
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hen James T. “Jimmy” Davis Sr. opened Davis Drug Company in 1956, he made sure a snack bar was part of his business. “He always knew that this could bring in more customers, so he always had this,” Treadwell Davis III, his grandson, said of the snack bar, a well-known spot in downtown Columbiana. Locals visited the Davis Drug Snack Bar for coffee, sandwiches and Coca-Cola fountain drinks, and over the years, hamburgers and milkshakes became popular menu items. “They used to do a lot of hot dogs back in the day,” Treadwell, 28, said. “Now, they do a lot of hamburgers.” 46 | ShelbyLiving.com
Made with fresh ground chuck, the hamburgers are cooked to order and can be dressed with cheese and a range of other toppings and condiments. “My favorite thing to order is the cheeseburger,” Columbiana Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Lamb said. “I ask the ladies to make them messy. If the ketchup, mayo and mustard isn’t running down your arms when you’re finished, it’s not a good one.” Lamb and his wife, Deanne, have frequented the snack bar for more than 30 years, usually coming in three to five times a week. One of the couple’s favorite meals, which Jerry described as “very delicious and very filling,” is the lunch special: Hamburger steak with gravy, onions and mushrooms, served with baked potato salad, a garden salad and a drink.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Robbie Braddock, Treadwell Davis, Sarah Portera and Robin Connell take a break at the Davis Drug snack bar counter. The snack bar at Davis Drug in Columbiana has been a part of the business since 1956. Cooked-to-order hamburgers and cheesburgers are popular menu items at the snack bar.
Deanne, a lifelong Columbiana resident, remembers visiting the snack bar when she was growing up. “It was like a soda fountain,” she said. “It was a fun place to come.” The snack bar started in the front of the store, moved to the back and is currently in the front again, closest to the Main Street entrance. “We remodeled and expanded the snack bar around 2000,” Treadwell said, noting the seating – a mixture of bar stools at the counter and diner-style tables – can now accommodate about 38 people, instead of 10 to 12. Snack bar manager and main cook Robbie Braddock started working at Davis Drug as the remodeling was nearing completion. Braddock, dubbed “the queen of the snack bar,” not only flips more hamburgers and spins more milkshakes than she can count, but she knows repeat customers by name and when they normally come in, and calls them on the telephone if November 2015 | 47
they don’t show up to make sure they are alright. “Robbie, she’s something special,” 91-year-old Columbiana resident Jack Bentley said of Braddock as he ate his breakfast at the counter one morning. Bentley said breakfast at the snack bar is part of his daily routine. “Everybody passes through here,” Bentley said. “They’ve got good food.” Also among the snack bar’s “regulars” are Shelby County Circuit Judge Sonny Conwill; retired Judge Oliver Head and his son, attorney Frank Head; and George Bentley, owner of Rux Carter Insurance in Columbiana. Conwill said the group has breakfast together most mornings. “We have each other,” Oliver Head said. “There’s always 48 | ShelbyLiving.com
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Davis Drugs also has a gift shop. Gift items for the holidays are available. The gift shop includes a bridal registry service now.
something to talk about.” “The people that own it are just like family,” Bentley said. And that is precisely what Davis Drug Company is: A family-owned business nearing its 60-year anniversary. Jim Davis Jr., son of Jimmy Davis Sr., oversees the business now with his son Treadwell. Jim, 61, was 2 years old when his father opened Davis Drug and helped at the snack bar as a child. “I was a ‘soda jerk,’” Jim said. “I did sundaes, ice cream cones, malts and banana splits.” Jim said his father’s goal for the snack bar was “to make the best cheeseburger and milkshake.” Jim said the pharmacy-soda fountain combination was a popular business model then, and for Davis Drug, still is today. November 2015 | 49
The business has expanded to include a gift shop. “It’s hard to find a place like this where you can get the type of homegrown atmosphere,” Jerry said. In addition to the famous burgers and shakes, the snack bar menu features a variety of sandwiches (turkey or ham, grilled cheese, pimento cheese), subs and wraps (Philly steak and cheese, fajita chicken) and salads and made-fromscratch desserts. “You could come here for three weeks and not eat the same thing twice,” Braddock said. But with items like the milkshakes, made with Bluebell ice cream, ordering the same thing twice is inevitable for some customers. Columbiana resident Shane Armstrong said he has ordered 30 to 40 milkshakes for the nurses at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. “The milkshakes are to die for,” he said. Armstrong grew up in Columbiana and remembers coming to Davis Drug as early as age 6. “Great people, great service and it’s a family atmosphere,” Armstrong said. “I can’t brag on them enough.” l LEFT: Tiffany Smith and Brenda Miller are employees at Davis Drug in Columbiana.
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Recipes by STONE HOLLOW FARMSTEAD Story by KATIE MCDOWELL Photographs by DAWN HARRISON his month’s recipe from Stone Hollow Farmstead manages to be healthy, hearty and easy to make. It’s a triple threat that’s hard to beat. The salad is chock full of healthy ingredients with high nutritional
value. Quinoa is a versatile grain that is high in protein and fiber. Two years ago, the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations declared 2013 to be the “International year of the Quinoa.” Butternut squash is a popular fruit that is also high in fiber, as well magnesium, potassium and vitamins A, C and E. Kale also provides a wide range of benefits to the body, from lowering cancer risks to promoting the body’s detoxification system. It is also a good source of vitamins K, A, C and B6. Who knew healthy eating could taste so good? Stone Hollow Farmstead is an artisan farm located at 2006 Dead Hollow Farm in Harpersville. For more information, visit Stonehollowfarmstead.com or call 800-285-8950. Information from the story provided by the World’s Healthiest Foods Website, sponsored by The George Matelijan Foundation. l November 2015 | 53
BUTTERNUT SQUASH QUINOA SALAD 5 small or 2 standard size butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa (Cooked 1:2 ratio of quinoa to water) 2 leaves green kale, finely chopped 1- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries or cherries 1- 1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts, chopped Juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Mix all ingredients in a bowl and toss all ingredients in a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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Business Connections Ready — Aim — Fire at the Chamber’s 6th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot November 12 Sponsor
“shoot out” competition and fun at this year’s tournament. Various sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit www.
shelbychamber.org/annualsporting-clay-shoot for more details. Registration and breakfast opens at 8:15AM and the
shoot starts at 9:00AM. Lunch will be served after round completed. Teams ($400), individuals ($100) which includes: Breakfast before shoot, course and golf carts for each team, lunch after round and various hot and cold beverages. Contact the Chamber at 663-4542 or visit www.shelbychamber.org/ annual-sporting-clay-shoot for more details.
What Will Shelby County’s Business Outlook Be in 2016? There will be no shortage of predictions and projections on the national and state level with regard to a variety of business issues — but what do Shelby County business people think our own local 2016 business climate will look like? The Greater Shelby Chamber and the University of Montevallo want to give business owners and top managers the chance to voice their opinion —
and help us let the local community know what Shelby County’s 2016 business outlook will be! We hope you’ll take a few moments to complete our 2016 Business Outlook Survey and provide important feedback on business issues affecting your company in 2016. All individual responses will be kept confidential, but the overall results will be released and shared
in composite during the Chamber’s 2016 Business Outlook Conference cohosted by the University of Montevallo. In addition, the information will also be shared with economic developers, elected officials and the media so we’ll all have a better idea of what business people like you think 2016 will hold for Shelby County. You can complete the survey two simple ways:
1) Go-online at www. shelbychamber.org and complete the survey there. You can access the survey by clicking on 2016 Shelby County Business Outlook Survey rotator slide on the front page of the website, or 2) Request a copy of the survey from Brooke White, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support by contacting her at brooke@shelbychamber.org or calling 663-4542, ext. 105. November 2015 | 55 Shelbychamber.org
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Get fired up and ready for the Chamber’s 6th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot set for November 12 and plan to spend a day enjoying the great outdoors. The Chamber is seeking beginner & expert sporting clay enthusiasts to test your skills on the 14 station course at Selwood Farm which has been designed for maximum pleasure and enjoyment for everyone. Thanks to our 2015 Title Sponsor, America’s First Federal Credit Union, we are loading up for a blast of a
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Substance abuse in the workplace is an ongoing problem costing employers thousands of dollars annually per substance abusing employee. Employers who suspect that workers are abusing illicit drugs should intervene immediately to reduce their liability and costs, and improve employee productivity and morale. Employers should be on the lookout for workplace
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signs and symptoms of abuse including excessive absenteeism, being away from their work area frequently, high accident rate, difficulty concentrating on work tasks, confusion, alternating periods of very high and very low productivity, lowered job efficiency including mistakes, bad decisionmaking, missed deadlines, and improbable excuses for poor performance, poor relations with supervisors and fellow employees, borrowing money from co-workers, wide swings in morale, and unreasonable resentment toward coworkers or supervisors.
Employers should also monitor employees for deterioration of physical appearance and grooming, wearing sunglasses at work, wearing long-sleeve
clothes in hot weather, and reluctance to wear short-sleeve attire when appropriate, dry or red eyes, difficultly focusing, dilated or constricted pupils, dry mouth or frequent lip licking, chronic nasal problems or nose bleeds, scars and needle tracks, excessive perspiration or body odor, excessive drowsiness or slurred speech, and uncharacteristically aggressive or passive behavior.
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Go & Grow Workshop: “Building Success” The November Go & Grow Workshop — sponsored by Spectrum Business and facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone — will feature awardwinning serial entrepreneur Glenn Phillips. Glenn is a published author, and currently CEO of one of the Birmingham Business Journal’s 10 fastest growing companies. Attendees will gain insight
Sponsor: into what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and how to build a GREAT company. The workshop will be on November 10 from 11:30AM2:00PM at the Chamber. There is no cost to attend, but lunch is available for $10 per person for Chamber members ($20 for “Future”
members). To ensure we have a proper headcount, please make reservations for this workshop by contacting Brooke White, the Chamber’s Director
of Business Development & Support via e-mail at brooke@shelbychamber.org or by calling 663-4542, ext. 105 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNet” at America’s First Federal Credit Union Be sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, November 19 and join us at America’s First Federal Credit Union, 10 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham, from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for CoffeeNet! The morning meeting is designed for members to enjoy networking, coffee, 56 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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and light refreshments — all before heading to the office. CoffeeNet events,
sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc., are a great way to make new business
contacts so bring plenty of business cards. There is no cost to attend however reservations are requested by Tuesday, November 17 to assist in preparation. Please contact the Chamber by phone at 6634542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.
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Nominating Committee Selects “Official Ticket” In accordance with the by-laws of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, the Nominating Committee has met and selected an “Official Ticket” for election to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The individuals representing the six member organizations listed have agreed to be placed on
the slate of candidates for the Board and are willing to serve a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2016: Additional candidates may be added to the “Official Ticket” by means of a petition signed by any ten Chamber members and received in the Chamber Office on or before November 13, 2015.
If no petitions are received this “Official Ticket” shall be considered elected. If any candidates are added by petition those names will be added to a ballot and forwarded to the membership for an election to be held on or before December 4, 2015. Jeff Brown—Brownstone Marketing Solutions
William Carroll— Armstrong Relocation & Companies Alex Dudchock—Shelby County Brian Massey—St.Vincent’s Health System Robert Phillips—Shelby Baptist Medical Center Ashley Robinett—Alabama Power Company
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Birmingham. The event will be held from 8:30AM until 10:30AM on Wednesday, November 4. There is no cost to attend. Early reservations are encouraged and will be taken until Monday, November
2 or until at full capacity. Contact the Chamber at 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.
One-on-One Mentorship Offers Guidance & Support The Chamber’s Entrepreneur & Small Business Mentorship program sponsored by Spectrum Business continues to provide much needed assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Participants have received guidance on starting a new business, expanding an existing business, launching a new product, downsizing and dealing with a difficult employee. The next Mentorship Sponsor:
sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, November 10 from 8:00AM-11:00AM. During that time the Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence -- Michael Smith with the The Great, The Good and The Gone -- will be available for a one-on-one confidential meeting with any small business owner or entrepreneur to discuss any topic. Appointments are required and usually last 30-45 minutes. Please
contact Brooke White, the Chamber’s Director of
Business Development & Support, at 663-4542 ext. 105 or via e-mail at brooke@ shelbychamber.org by November 6 for availability on November 10.
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The Greater Shelby, Calera, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Montevallo, Mountain Brook, Trussville and Vestavia Hills chambers of commerce are joining together to host a NINEChamber SpeedNetworking event for members to expand the opportunity to connect! Participants are encouraged to bring a minimum 500+ business cards and ready for a morning of fun, fast and free networking! Comedienne Joy will get the event rolling by sharing some clean comic
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Chamber’s 26th Golf “FORE!” Education Tournament All Aces Thank you to everyone that participated in the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s 26th Golf “FORE!” Education Tournament -- everyone walked away a winner. Congratulations to the following teams and contest winners: 1st Flight: Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics; 2nd Flight: Armstrong Relocation & Companies & Express Oil Change - Alabaster; 8th Flight: University of Montevallo; 14th Flight: Thompson Tractor; 20th Flight: A.C. Legg and rounding out the tourney Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. Contest Winners: Closest to the Pin: Alabama Outdoor Longest Drive: University of 58 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
Montevallo Putting: Beck & Hill, LLC Certified Public Accountants Straightest Drive: AT&T THANK YOU to our sponsors, players, member prize donations and volunteers for ensuring our tournament was a HIT! Tee/ Green Sponsors: A.C. Legg, Inc. Alabama Power Company Alabama Outdoor Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club America’s First Federal Credit Union Armstrong Relocation & Companies AT&T - Alabama Beck & Hill, LLC Dr. Jill K Meyer, Eye Care and Eye Wear Express Oil Change FastSigns
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The Leadership Secrets of Santa’s Leadership Seminar Need a role model for effective leadership? Try Santa Claus! The Chamber will be hosting “The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus” seminar on December 4th from 11:00AM until 1:00PM led by Damita Hill of Jefferson State Community College. The Leadership principles that will be taught will be: Build a Wonderful Workshop, Choose Your Reindeer
Wisely, Make a List and Check it Twice, Listen to the Elves, Get Beyond the Red Wagons, Share the Milk and Cookies, Find Out Who’s Naughty and Nice, and Be Good for Goodness Sake. The workshop is based on a book which uses the story of Santa as an engaging framework. The premise of this seminar is that Santa gives some very good advice for those in a leadership role
in any organization. The workshop will be held at Homewood Suites of Inverness (215 Inverness Center Drive, Birmingham.) There is no cost to attend the seminar however box lunch is available for Chamber members $10 and “Future” members $20. Reservations requested by December 1st. Register online at www. shelbychamber.org or contact Brooke White at 663-
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Chamber members and guests gathered at the recent CoffeeNet event held at The Egg & I on Highway 280 for morning networking. CoffeeNet events, sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc., are designed for members to enjoy networking and refreshements before heading to work.
Members attended a “State of Schools Throughout Shelby County” panel presentation at the recent Community Luncheon sponsored by 280 Living. The panel consisted of Dr. Wayne Vickers, Alabaster City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Scott Coefield, Pelham City Schools Superintendent and Mr. Randy Fuller Shelby County Schools Superintendent and questions were moderated by Comedienne JOY the Queen of Clean.
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Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to Nathan Park for earning Ambassador of the Month. Nathan is the Executive Director of Trade Partner Exchange. His career has been centered around serving the small business owner. “I love waking every day helping the small business owner ‘fight the good fight’ and enjoy the fruits of their labor through trade, cash savings, increased sales, and networking new relationships.” Nathan’s specialties include trade & barter between business owners, networking & referrals, as well as business growth. Nathan has been happily married for 28 years to his soulmate Dee and they have four children. He enjoys spending time with his family, music, camping and traveling. If you’re interested in learning
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how Trade Partner Exchange can help your business, call Nathan at (205) 991-7050.
Enjoy a FREE Lunch on November 19 & Make Sure You’re Taking Full Advantage of All Your Membership Benefits Yes, there truly is such a thing as a “Free Lunch” — especially on November 19! We encourage you to join your fellow members and Chamber staff for some business networking and to learn how to maximize your membership investment. Whether your firm is a new member or, a long-time Chamber member, you’ll want to make plans to join us from 11:30AM-1:00PM to make sure you and your colleagues are taking full advantage of your membership investment. A complimentary lunch provided by the sponsor — Rx Catering — will be available for all attendees. 60 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
GSCCC Board of Directors
Sponsor:
Linda Cencula (2016) Avadian Credit Union
Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair-elect)
Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation
Bill Keller Renasant Bank (Immediate Past Chair)
Kathy Copeland (2016) White Rock QuarriesVincent Hills
John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support)
Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America
Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Gregg Maercker First Commercial Bank — Retired (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing) Board of Directors William Carroll (2015) Armstrong Relocation & Companies
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, or online at www.shelbychamber.org no later than November 17 to reserve your place.
Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company
David Platt (2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Jim Purvis (2015) A. C. Legg, Inc. Ashley Robinett (2015) Alabama Power Company
Dominic Buompastore (2017) Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Bill Connor (2017) America’s First Federal Credit Union Chris Grace (2017) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Katie McDowell (2017) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Michael Smith (2017) The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE Sam Tucker (2017) Spectrum Business Andrew McGee (*) Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point Jeff Brown (*) Brownstone Marketing Solutions Amanda Mundy (*) Trinity Medical Center David Schlueter (*) Buck Creek Stained Glass Brent Stewart (*) Renasant Bank *Serving a one-year term in 2015.
Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce
Save the Date — Annual Prayer Breakfast The Annual Prayer Breakfast is designed for members to come together to fellowship, celebrate and give thanks for our many blessings. It’s also a time to reflect on what’s truly important in life and what inspires us to make a difference in the lives of others. Thank you to Legacy Community Federal Credit
Sponsors:
Union, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and The Jimmie Hale Mission for sponsoring this inspirational event. Make plans to join us on Tuesday, November 24 from
7:30AM until 9:00AM at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Reservations are requested by noon, Friday, November 20. Greater
Shelby Chamber members $20, “Future” members $30. Register online at www. shelbychamber.org or call the Chamber office at 6634542.
YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK (Aug. 15 - Sept. 11, 2015)
Facebook: 52 New Likes, 354 Visits and 8,976 Post Reaches. Twitter: 2,364 Followers, 181 Tweets, 20,900 Tweet impressions, 334 Profile Visits and 14 Mentions. Responded to 137 requests for business & community information.
Get Special Offers and Free Checks! Become a Benefit Partner with America’s First! • Free Checks with Direct Deposit • Low Rates on Vehicle and Personal Loans • Home Loans • Special Coupons on Select Financial Products for Your Employees • Financial Education Workshops (Perfect for your Lunch and Learn)
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Notarized 20 “Certificates of Origin” for Shelby County companies.
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CHAMBER Events Read more details or register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 663-4542. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: Cancellation for a paying event must be made TWO days prior to the event.
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8:30AM - 10:30AM - SpeedNetworking Times NINE Chambers Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham No cost. Reservations requested by November 2 or at full capacity. 11:30AM - 1:00PM - Ambassadors Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Small Business Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Small Business Mentorship Appointments 8:00AM - 11:00AM/Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD and The GONE Sponsor: Spectrum Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham By appointment. Contact Brooke White at 663-4542, ext. 105. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Education Work Group Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster 11:30AM - 1:00PM - Go & Grow Workshop “Building Success” Presented by Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD and The GONE Sponsor: Spectrum Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Reservations requested by November 9. Investment: No cost for workshop but lunch is available for $10 members, $20 “Future” members Calera Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM/Timberline Golf Club 300 Timberline Trail, Calera Investment: $12. No reservation required. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Existing Business & Industry Work Group Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Pkwy, Ste 500, Birmingham
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6th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Title Sponsor: America’s First Federal Credit Union 8:15AM - Registration & Breakfast; 9:00AM - Shoot Start Selwood Farm, Inc., 706 Selwood Road, Alpine 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Health Services Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham 8:00AM - 10:00AM - Entrepreneur Roundtable I Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc.
8:15AM - 9:30AM - Executive Committee Meeting Greater Shelby Chamber, 301 County Services Dr, Pelham Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM/Parnell Memorial Library 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $20. No reservation required. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Governmental Affairs Work Group Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham 8:30AM - 9:30AM - CoffeeNet Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. America’s First Federal Credit Union, 10 Racquet Club Pkwy, Pelham No cost. RSVP requested by November 17. 11:30AM - 1:00PM - Membership Reception Sponsor: Rx Catering. Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham No cost. Reservations requested by November 17 as lunch will be served. Annual Prayer Breakfast Sponsors: Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and The Jimmie Hale Mission. Doors open at 7:30AM. Program 8:00AM 9:00AM. Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Friday, November 20. Investment: Members $20, “Future” members $30.
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The Shelby County Schools Education Foundation hosted the eighth annual Taste of Shelby County on Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center.
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Sunny skies greeted Morgan Creek Winery’s annual grape stomp in the vineyard on Saturday, Sept. 19. In addition to the grape stomp, there was also music, wine tastings and a Lucy grape stomping costume contest. 1. Jason Whitehead, Katie Gironda, Darlene Tysinger and Tricia Chavez Cellenti 2. Christy Chambers and Amber Brechin 3. Dalorion Johnson and Nyya Reed 4. Sara Pickard, Erica Philips, Erin Howell and Heather Murphy
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The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce held a monthly luncheon Sept. 10. Trinity Medical Center Chief Operating Officer Drew Mason was the speaker.
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Thanks to our $9 million investment, he’s breathing a little easier. Our recently completed $9 million upgrade to our North Shelby Water Resource Reclamation Facility has dramatically reduced the amount of phosphorus in the clean water we return to the Cahaba River. That means we haven’t just met or surpassed all state and federal health standards. We’ve also helped lower the likelihood of algal blooms, which rob wildlife of life-giving oxygen in the water.
And that’s just one of the ways we’re working to make ours a better, healthier community, along with supporting organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby County, and SafeHouse of Shelby County, among many others. Our pledge to you: we’ll keep working for a healthier river, and a healthier community. Which means we can all breathe a little easier.
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Marketplace Shelby Living • 205.669.3131
WATERPROOFING! Wet & leaking crawlspaces or basement? We’ll repair! Caulking, french drains, kill mold & mildew, grates installed. 24/7 service in most areas. Lic/Ins CALL 205.230.8197, Tim ACCEPTANCE LOAN COMPANY Personal Loans! Let us Pay Off Your Title Loans! Come by Acceptance Loan and apply for a loan today. 224 Cahaba Valley Rd Pelham, AL 35124 205-663-5821 Company Drivers and Owner Operators Home at least once a wk. Exc benefits, pay. Must have Class A CDL w Hazmat & Tanker endorsements, 2 yrs OTR exp, good safety record. 800-338-2717 JOBS IN ALABAMA!! AIDT assists employers throughout AL by identifying qualified applicants by recruitment, screening & training services. Visit www.aidt.edu/jobs for latest jobs & training! All About The Kids Wedding gown and formal dresses, short and long; cut glass, vases and dishes; Pfaltzgraff 10-place settingtea rose pattern. Hwy 31- 1 mile North of Thorsby on Right 205-646-2880 American Proteins, Inc. Hiring Drivers Home Daily, Great benefits package (including: health/ dental/ vision insurance), paid vacation and holidays, quarterly safety bonus, 401K retirement plan. Need Class A CDL with tanker
endorsement, one year verifiable driving experience. Contact Jamie Sewell at 256-970-6133 or Ronnie Demonia 256-970-6109 EOE NEED HELP FINDING A JOB? Asbury Career Transition Ministry. (ACT) can help at no cost. Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays 6:30.Contact Tom Owens, Director: t_m_owens@bellsouth.net AS SEEN ON HGTV’s “Tiny Houses” Rustic cottages that you can put anywhere! Visit Atkinson Homes in Childersburg, AL- across from Cadence Bank 256-378-1201 Automation Personnel Services Montgomery is Hiring! Machine Operators •Quality Assurance Operator •Production •Accounting Operator •Many More! Call (334)274-1004 For More Info APPLY NOW! Baugh Ford in Clanton is Hiring Automotive Salespersons. Valid DL required. Email resume to autojobsclanton@gmail.com Fax: (205) 755-6443 OR apply in person. Foster a Dog...Save a Life! Bama Bully Rescue www.BamaBully.org Bama Concrete Hiring Mixer Drivers • Local deliveries. Class-B+ CDL, 2yrs MINIMUM heavy haul experience/CleanMVR. Competitive Pay/Great Benefits. Apply in person: 2180 Hwy 87, Alabaster, 35007
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Bama Concrete Birmingham is looking for a QC Manager. Must have knowledge of concrete, aggregates, mix design characteristics & performance, good math, communication & organizational skills a must. We offer competitive pay, BCBS, supplemental insurance, company vehicle, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Apply in person at any of our locations: 2180 Hwy 87, Alabaster 35007, 6500 Amber Hills Rd, Irondale 35173 Or 1088 Vulcan Dr, Bessemer 35022 Bibb Medical Center • LPN’s and RN’s BMC Nursing Home • CNA and LPN’s All shifts: PT & FT positions available Contact HR: bmchr@ bibbmedicalcenter.com Apply Online at: bibbmedicalcenter.com Ebay isn’t the only place you can bid. Birmingham Duplicate Bridge Club, 144 Business Center Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244. 205-560-0706 www.bridgewebs.com/ birmingham Beginner and Refresher Lessons beginning September 2015. American Contract Bridge League Piano Tuning / Organ Servicing, Moving, Storage, Refinishing and Repair. Trained by the School for the Blind Buddy Gray 205-822-0482 or 800-593-2462 Journeymen Electricians, $24 per hour plus insurance. Helpers $9.60 to $19.20
per hour depending on experience. Greater Birmingham area. Call 205-849-5522 for details. CDL Skills & Test Training, LLC. Day & Evening Classes Hoover/Pelham Area 205-253-5960 • cdlskillstesting.com CENTRAL ALABAMA FABRICATORS has openings for FITTERS and CERTIFIED WELDERS. Competitive wages, BCBS & 401K. Contact Richard 205-669-6120 or apply: 106 Industrial Pkwy, Columbiana, AL CAGLE SOD FARM 419 Hybrid Bermuda $1.35 per square yard Meyers Zoysia $2.50 per square yard Empire Zoysia $3.00 per square yard. Delivery available 662-365-3152 www.caglesod.com FOR SALE 3 Large Waterfront Lotsat The Cove subdivision on Lake Mitchell. No reasonable offer refused - MUST SELL!!! For more information call 205-365-0700 Class A CDL Drivers needed for Birmingham Coca-Cola and Tuscaloosa Coca-Cola Bottling Companies. Driving experience is required. Apply in person at: 4600 East Lake Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35217 Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is hiring for the following positions • LPN Charge Nurse • Certified Nursing Assistant •
Housekeeping Assistant, Part time. Interested applicants should apply in person to: 22969 Hwy 25, Columbiana, AL. Resumes may also be sent to: shannon.bell@ northporthealth.com FIREWOOD-OAK or HICKORY Pick up - only 6 cents per pound. Commercial and Residential delivery also available. Columbiana Wood Products 21421 Hwy 25, Columbiana (205) 671-5202 Cook’s Pest Control Now Hiring Salespeople, Pest Technicians, Termite Technicians. Apply in person at 5224 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242 or online at www.cookspest.com. NOW HIRING! Warehouse Workers, Forklift Drivers, Loaders, Unloaders and Labelers. Please apply in person at: 3536 Hwy 31 • Calera, AL 35040 Premier Staffing Solutions Soon The Mark Of The Beast Will Be Enforced! Free book & Bible study! In God We Trust Ministries P.O. Box 171 Samantha, AL 35482 (205) 339-4837 LET DAWSON LANDSCAPE GROUP GET YOUR LAWN & PATIO READY FOR THE UPCOMING GAME DAY PARTIES! 15% Discount! Custom Outdoor lighting, Firepits, irrigation, weed control packages. dawsonlandscapegroup.com. 205-532-9793 $5,000 RN Sign-On Bonus For More Information Contact
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Annie.Miller @dchsystem.com Apply online at: www.dchsystem.com TARGET AUCTION. Advanced Real Estate Marketing. 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com Dunn Building Company has an immediate opening for a CDL driver. Mechanic skills are a plus! Class A CDL required along with current long form physical and medical card. Must be willing to travel. Drug test will be administered before employment. Benefits include BCBS medical/ dental insurance, Aetna Life/Disability insurance, 401k, vacation and holidays. Apply by visiting: dunnbuildingcompany.com and download an application, send to kroberson@ dunnbuildingcompany.com or fax 205-510-0301. EOE M/F/Disabled/Veteran GENERAL DRYWALL WORKERS NEEDED Experience Preferred But Not Required. Drug and Background Check Required. Apply In Person: 150 Princeton Lane • Jemison, AL 35085 NOW HIRING IN SHELBY, CHILTON, AUTAUGA, AND ELMORE COUNTIES! Community Action Agency of Central Alabama Head Start/ Early Head Start Email resumes: ajohns@eacac.com Welder Training Short Term Licensing Call for Details 866-432-0430 ESDschool.com $3000 SIGN ON BONUS NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT, is accepting applications for local drivers in the Calera and Leeds, AL, area. Must have class A CDL, good driving record, 1 yr verifiable tractor trailer experience. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person
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at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-668-3316.
Hiring Stylists in Calera Average Pay $12 & Up 205-966-7254
Licensed & insured. In business for 20 years. 205-836-2038
Evergreen Transport, LLC has an immediate opening for Day & Night Shift Class B Diesel Mechanics at its terminal in Calera, Alabama. Job duties include repairing, maintaining and overhauling of heavy duty fleet truck/ trailers. If interested, please contact Shane Jones @ 205-668-3316 or apply in person @ 8278 Hwy 25 South in Calera, AL.
Hancock Plumbing & Drain “The job’s not done till Momma’s satisfied” Residential • Commercial • Licensed • Insured • Free Estimates • 920 Frontliner Drive • Pelham, AL 35124 • 205-612-8434 • hancockplumbingdrainservice .com • bigdade1962@gmail.com
Others buy Gold, We buy Jewelry! 205-251-3381 Downtown Birmingham www.levysfinejewelry.com
F&M MAFCO is seeking a Mechanic to trouble shoot, repair and service rental equipment to include electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic tools at our Pelham, AL facility. Some mechanical skills/experience required. EOE/M/F/V/D E-mail: hremployment@fmmafco. com Fax: (513) 202-8820 Flawless Mobile Detailing All Cars: $55 ($100 value) Trucks/Vans/SUVs: $65 for The Works Wash & Wax ($110 Value). FLEETS (buses/ cargo vans/semis): $125/ vehicle ($200 Value) 205-230-1227 Clanton First United Methodist PT Kitchen Coordinator Wed Suppers, Sun Breakfast, & Special Meals Please apply at 207 8th St. No, Clanton. M-F 8-4:30, closed at lunch Experienced Mechanic Familiar w/all types of vehicle repair. Verification of experience required. Excellent starting salary/competitive benefits. Appointments only. Call: 205-458-7318 EOE/M/F/D/V Drug free workplace. ONLINE AUCTIONS www.GTAOnlineAuctions. com 205-326-0833 Granger, Thagard & Assoc. Jack F. Granger #873
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 Hernandez Remodeling, Construction & More Remodeling, Painting (Interior/Exterior), Roofing, Brickwork, Hardwood Floor, Carpet, Sunrooms, Decks/ Porches/Stairs, Electrical, & New Construction. References Available. Licensed/Fully Insured. 205-837-2198 www.hernandezcompany. info hernandezcompany.info@ gmail.com J&M Tank Lines, Inc CDL-A Drivers Needed for Local and OTR www.jmtank.com Call Jeff Sandlin @ 256-245-3933. Tree Climber / Bucket Operator Top pay guaranteed. 5 yrs exp. CDL required. Drug Test Required. 205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144 Joe’s Tree Service Free Estimates! Competitive Pricing! Hauling, tree trimming, complete removal, stump grinding, bobcat work.
Lil Angels Learning Center Enrollment for ages 3 weeks to 12 years! Meals & Transportation to Most Local Schools included in 1 Low Price! 200 Ridge Dr., Pelham 205-663-1852 APPLY NOW!! LYONS HR IS HIRING • Production Workers • Grinders • Forklift Operators • Maintenance Techs Call 205-943-4820 M&M Trucking Company Hiring – Experienced Trailer and Tractor Trailer Drivers Minimum three years verifiable experience required. Tanker and dump experience a plus. Appl in person w/MVR at M&M Trucking Company. 960 Lee Road 10 • Auburn, AL 36830 FT Drivers Needed Must be willing to work days, nights or weekends. Wages begin at $10/hr. www.MacsDelivers.com 866-217-1928 or email amy@macsdelivers.com MACS Courier Service 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 8:30am-4pm Equal Opportunity Provider/ Employer Stainless Fab Shop in need of TIG welder with experience in welding and finishing stainless equipment. Driver’s License Required. Call M-Th 8-4:30 205-945-9654
MASONRY UNLIMITED Historical restoration, backyard ponds & waterfalls, problem water proofing, cultural stone, retaining walls & steps, architectural block, stamped concrete. Paul (205) 544-8433 Dale (205) 238-1546 McDonald’s is Now Hiring in Chelsea, Pelham & Alabaster! Apply at www.mcalabama.com GUITAR INSTRUCTION If you possess an impassioned desire to study the guitar, I can develop your skills to levels exceeding your expectations. Michael Shaw 205-670-5020 Shake up your career!!! Are you looking for something new and FUN? Milo’s is always looking for great managers to come join our growing and dynamic team. Apply online at miloshamburgers.com Montgomery Stockyard Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in Clanton. Call Lane at 205-389-4530. For other hauling arrangements, contact Wes in Harpersville 205-965-8657 THE MORTGAGE OUTLET, INC. •Offering Purchase/ Refinances w/CREDIT SCORES 580+ •100% CashOut & Purchase Programs •FHA Streamline–No Appraisal/Closing Cost •FHA/CONVENTIONAL/USDA/ VA Call Glenda Popwell 205-755-4577 or 1-800-365-9016 GJP@moneyoutlet.com NMLS #7371/AL#50594 Myer Place, Columbiana 2 br-1 bath with laundry. Now taking applications. 669-6120 or 369-0015 Class-A CDL DriverDry Bulk/PneumaticBirmingham,AL Must be 25+, have clean
driving record, two-years tractor/trailer experience. Will train drivers on tank. Good benefits-almost all drivers home everynight. Contact Keith 205-438-4959 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 Immediate OpeningPT/FT Employee for Medical Office- Alabaster. Must be willing to learn new skills and live in vicinity. Email resume: personal4@charter.net or fax: 205-664-9689 NuSteel Fabricators Inc. looking for skilled, selfmotivated structural fitters. Must have prior experience with structural steel/ability to read blueprints. Pay based on knowledge/skill. Apply at 809 First Road, Childersburg, AL. Call 256-378-0880 or email LFranklin@nusteelfab.com Manufacturing/Assembly positions available in Calera area. Full time hours, all shifts available. Call today 205-267-3910 A Peace of Mind In Home Care Do you need a caregiver? 24Hr/Companion/Sitter/ Personal Care/Respite Care/ Specialized Care Private Pay/ Long-term Care Insurance/ Veteran’s Benefits. We are a Non-medical Company (205) 671-5102 Fostering Saves Lives! Short term or long term, open your heart and home to a homeless pet. Shelby Humane Society 205-669-3916
Class A CDL Drivers Needed Immediately 3 Yrs Min Driving History With Dump Trailer Experience *$1000 Retention Bonus *Local Hauling *Home Nights APPLY ONLINE: perdidotrucking.com Perdido Trucking Service, LLC 251.470.0355 CDL CLASS-A AND CDL CLASS-B MAIL DRIVERS NEEDED •LOCAL BIRMINGHAM ROUTES •CLEAN 5 YEAR MVR •GREAT PAY PLUS BENEFITS •VERY NICE EQUIPMENT CALL 904-824-2007 OR EMAIL USPFS@OUTLOOK.COM HUGHES NET • Gen4 High-Speed Satellite Internet Is Available Where You Live! FREE Standard Installation Limited Time Offer! Ask about FREE router! Call 800-266-4409 www.pbsinternet.com Quality Correctional Health Care has several nursing opportunities in Columbiana and Pell City. For more information and to apply, please visit http://qchcweb.applicantpro. com. Montevallo Main Level Living 4BR/2BA Home, over 2,500 sf. MLS# 630885 $199,500 Call Linda Brooks Remax First Choice 205-249-5867 Professional Sitter w/18 yrs experience in healthcare. Excellent people skills. Enjoy helping people. Duties/exp include: Personal hygiene, light housekeeping, etc. Will consider live-in. Rent-A-Sitter 205-253-4320. WE WILL REMOVE ANYTHING FROM YOUR BUSINESS OR HOME... FROM FRONT YARD TO BACKYARD FROM ATTIC TO GARAGE 205-810-5829
The Salvation Army Alabaster is Hiring Seasonal Bell Ringers for Christmas for Both Shelby and Chilton Counties. Duration of employment will be from November 1st-December 24th. Applicants must be 18 years or older. A driver’s license is helpful but not required. Interested applicants can contact Captain Rufus McDowell at (205) 663-7105 starting October 6th, to apply. Salvation Army Bi-Weekly Auction • 1401 FL Shuttlesworth Dr, Bham. Used electronics, furniture, equipment, bric-a-brac. Fee $4-$5. Public welcome! Call for details: (205) 252-8151 Pelham’s best kept secret! Apartments are leasing fast so visit us today: 205-663-1101 or meadowwoodapts.info St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Hiring for Outpatient Surgery Center • Surgical Technicians • Scrub Technicians • Experienced RNs 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Hoover, AL 35242 Apply at www.stvhs.com/careers.asp IMMEDIATE POSITIONS!!!!! Need 5 motivated workers to replace 5 lazy ones! Loaders, assistant manager, customer service positions, sales reps. Need valid DL. No experience neccesary. Long hours, but very competitive pay. Call Drew (205) 490-1003 or (404) 723-1322
TaylorMade Transportation Hiring CDL Drivers for Flatbed Regional Division! BCBS Insurance After 30 Days. To apply call: (334) 366-2269 or email: s.smith@taylormadeinc.com TEMP FORCE HIRING NOW: Assembly and Inspection! Childersburg & Vincent. Full Time. 1st and 2nd Shifts. Entry Level OK! Apply at TempForce: (256) 245-8367 www.tempforcejobs.com Stable Hand Position • North Shelby County • To apply, call 205-991-9720 or 205-531-1355 Full Time w/Benefits Monday-Friday 6:00 am-2:30 pm Landscape Position for Gated Community in North Shelby Co. Call (205) 296-2329 or (205) 991-4653 for directions & information.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS CDL-A Driver With DUMP EXPERIENCE To pull Frameless Dump Trailers – 2 years T/T experience, safe driving record and good employment history required. •Paid Uniforms •Paid Boot Allowance •Paid Safety Bonus •Paid Vacation •Matching 401K •BC/BS, Life, Dental, S/T &L/T Disability Insurance •Direct Deposit Call Valerie: 800-749-5552 or apply online at www.walpoleinc.com EOE/DFWP NOW HIRING CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS $5000 Sign-On Bonus 3-years experience/ Hazmat Endorsement required. Excellent benefit package: 401K, PTO/paid holidays, Insurance. Call Mary: 979-413-2140 or 979-413-2192 jobs@westernintl.com
Dr. Robert F Bradford Jr. is proud to announce the opening of Toothbud Dentistry, in Calera. Medicaid accepted. Call and schedule your appointment today! (205) 668-7766
$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)
Hiring Professional Flatbed/RGN Truck Drivers. $5,000 sign on bonus. 2 years of Flatbed or RGN experience required. Highly competitive percentage based pay. michael@usspecialized.com Call (205) 763-1090
Whiteline Express, LTD is Hiring Qualified Regional &OTR Class A CDL Drivers! Great Home Time! Contact the Recruiting Department at 888-560-9644 or online www.wl-express.com
CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/ Pelham Call Stephen (205) 663-2822
MANUFACTURED HOMES MOBILE HOMES with land. Ready to move in. Owner financing with approved credit. 3 bdrm., 2 bath. No renters. 1-205-289-8899 VMFhomes.com
Super Service has NEW Southeast regional truck driving jobs & opportunities that offer weekly home time & better pay! See more at: driveforsuperservice.com
Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website www. capstonedentalassisting.com or call (205) 561-8118 and get your career started!
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT TODAY! World Heritage www.whhosts.com 1-800-888-9040 or 404-307-8830 info@world-heritage.org Painters Needed! Minimum 3 years experience w/new residential painting, dependable transportation, clean appearance. Must be Drug/Alcohol free. References Required. Also Quality Subcontractors w/Own Equipment. 205-621-2627
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OUT & ABOUT Nature Story Time
Paws-itively Training Course for Puppies
Nov. 1
Central Alabama Hydrocephalus Association Walk: The eighth annual Central Alabama Hydrocephalus Association WALK will be held on Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oak Mountain State Park South Head Trail. The event raises money and awareness about the condition. All money raised will go to Children’s of Alabama. The event will include music, food, face painting, a kids zone and more. Registration is free by Oct. 29. Register at Hawalk.kintera. org/alabama. Out of the Darkness Community Walk: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its 10th annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk at Heardmont
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Park on Nov. 1. The walk is for the Survivors of Suicide Loss (those who have lost loved ones), Survivors of Suicide Attempt and those living with mental illness. Registration will be at 1 p.m. Tiffany Bittner (Fox 6) will be emcee, and Mike Latham will provide special music. The walk is a fundraiser for the foundation to raise awareness and prevention.
information, call 991-5416 or visit is the speaker. Organizations in Columbiana will be spotlighted. Valleydaleanimalclinic.com. The cost is $12 per person.
Paws-itively Training Course for Puppies: The Paws-itively Training Course for Puppies six-week course for all dogs under one year will be held every Sunday through Nov. 1 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The course will be led by Kennel Manager Meg, an Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer. The cost is $150. For more
South Shelby Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon: The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce November membership luncheon will be held on Nov. 5 at 11:30 a.m. at Columbiana First United Methodist Church. Jimmie Hale Mission is sponsoring the luncheon. Executive Director Tony Cooper
Nov. 4
Nature Story Time: Nature Story Time at Oak Mountain State Park will be held at 10 a.m. on Nov. 4. Call Emily at 620-2520 for more information or email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr. alabama.gov.
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Nov. 6
Debbie Bond – Blues with Feeling: Singer, guitar player and songwriter Debbie Bond has been paying her dues in the Alabama backwoods for more than 30 years backing many traditional Alabama blues musicians in the U.S. and Europe, including Eddie Kirkland, Jerry “Boogie” McCain and Willie King. She is a blues activist and founded the award-winning Alabama Blues Project, a non-profit that promotes and preserves Alabama blues. In recent years, she has turned to fronting her own band and performing her own music. Opening the show will be the Alabama Blues
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OUT & ABOUT Project Advanced Band. Bond will perform at the Shelby County Arts Council on Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each.
Nov. 11
Youth basketball registration: Youth basketball registration is currently online. A walk-in registration and sizing day will be held on Nov. 11 at the Helena Community Center from 1-4 p.m. for grades 3-6. Practices and games are held during the week at various gyms in the neighboring communities. Basketball season runs November-February. The cost is $140 per player. Game locations are Helena (Helena Community Center), Alabaster (Thompson Intermediate), Calera (Calera Intermediate), Pelham (Pelham High small gym) and Montevallo (Montevallo High gym). For more information, call 620-2877 or email Bmiller@cityofhelena. org.
Nov. 12
Hilltop on the Green: Hilltop Montessori School’s Annual Gala, “Hilltop on the Green,” will be held Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6-9 p.m. The cost is $125 per ticket. The event includes a seated dinner, cocktails, live auction by Jack Granger and a silent auction to raise money for the school’s Phase Three Expansion. GSCCC Sixth Annual Sporting Clay Shoot: The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s Sixth Annual Sporting Clay Shoot will be held at Nov. 12 at Selwood Farm. Sporting clay enthusiasts, beginners and experts are invited to test their skills on the 14-station course. For more information, go to Shelbychamber.org.
Nov. 14
Town of Harpersville Bicentennial Celebration: The Town of Harpersville will
celebrate its 200th Bicentennial Harpersville Day Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 83 Town Hall Lane. Admission is free. Fall Photography Hike: Meet the Naturalist at the Oak Mountain State Park office on Terrace Drive for a seasonal photography hike at 9 a.m. on Nov. 14. The location of the hike will be determined upon arrival at the park office. Participants should dress appropriately and bring a camera with a fully charged battery.
Nov. 20
North Pole Express: The North Pole Express at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera will take passengers on a journey on Nov. 20-22 and Nov. 27-29. For more information, go to Hodrrm.org.
Nov. 26
Hoover Shelby Art Association
Gallery Exhibit: The Hoover Shelby Art Association’s fall gallery exhibit at the Shelby County Arts Council will be open for public viewing through Nov. 26. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fall gallery replaces the traditional one-day art show that has been held in Chelsea for the past three years.
Nov. 30
Painting – Relaxed, Creative, Productive Monday Afternoon: A relaxed studio class will be held through Nov. 30 at the Shelby County Arts Council. No experience is necessary. Personalized attention will be given by professional painting instructor Rae Lynn Dodson. Participants need to bring their own supplies (oil or acrylic paint, canvas, brushes, etc.). The cost is $80 per month. For more information, call 669-0044. l
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