Shelby Living October 2015 by Shelby County Newsmedia, Inc.

Time to relax Briarwood graduate finds a new calling through Southern Swinging Beds

Why I love Shelby County Greystone Golf and Country Club President talks Regions Tradition, clubhouse renovations and more

A leap of faith

Local opens Birmingham Academy of Dance in Inverness

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From humble beginnings, Edgarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery and CafĂŠ grows to six locations

The sweetest sound

A community comes together to purchase a piano for Helena High School

FROM THE EDITOR Sometime in late spring, I lost track of time. It is already October, but in my mind we’re just finishing up the month of May. Luckily, I love fall, so I am happy to welcome October and all it brings with it: changing leaves, cooler temperatures, tailgating. Time always seems to slow down for me in the spring and fall, which are my two favorite seasons. While working on this month’s issue of Shelby Living, I was reminded of the importance of slowing down and appreciating the moment. It is a lesson Daniel Friday is learning. Friday, who is featured in this month’s magazine, is in the middle of a career transition. He was worn out from his previous job and looking for a way to rejuvenate. The Briarwood graduate soon found it. He started his own company, Southern Swinging Beds, and creates custom hanging beds by hand. His story, which you can read on page 28, reminded me of a lot of important life lessons I have learned over the years. Don’t be afraid to make a change if you need to. Don’t work yourself so hard you

forget to enjoy life. Creating something by hand is some of the most fulfilling work. This fall, my goal is to not let an entire season pass without noticing. I am going to relax and spend time with family and friends – preferably on a hanging bed on my back porch! Friday’s story is not the only inspiring thing you will read in this issue. Our writers also talked to local business owners at different places in their journey. Autumn Blais recently opened a new dance studio in the Inverness area. We also caught up with Terry and Dottie Smith, who opened the first Edgar’s Bakery and Cafe 18 years ago. Edgar’s has grown from a small startup to six locations – including two in Shelby County – and 130 employees. As always, if you have any questions, comments or story ideas, feel free to contact me at Katie.mcdowell@ shelbyliving.com.

Katie McDowell, Editor

Katie.McDowell@ShelbyLiving.com

ON THE COVER Dottie and Terry Smith are the owners of Edgar’s Bakery and Cafe, which has locations in Pelham and Hoover in Shelby County. Cover design: Robyn Holm Photography: Dawn Harrison

SHELBY Living EDITORIAL Graham Brooks Molly Davidson Baker Ellis Jessa Pease Emily Sparacino Neal Wagner

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WHAT’S INSIDE

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THE SWEETEST SOUND A community comes together to purchase a piano for Helena High School

PUT YOUR FEET UP Local creates swinging beds so others can ‘live life and relax’

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WHAT’S INSIDE

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THE SIMPLE LIFE

SHORT STORIES

VIEWPOINTS

SHELBY SPOTTED

MARKETPLACE

OUT AND ABOUT

WHY I LOVE SHELBY COUNTY

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arts & culture

features

SOUTHERN SOUNDS Will Kimbrough hits the stage at the Shelby County Arts Council

THE SWEETEST SOUND A community comes together to purchase a piano for Helena High

THE MAGIC THAT IS HANDMADE Artist Diana Gehrig Hiott finds inspiration in nature

PUT YOUR FEET UP Local creates swinging beds so others can ‘live life and relax’

health & fitness 14

A LEAP OF FAITH Autumn Blais opens Birmingham Academy of Dance in Inverness

A WOMAN’S CARING PRESCRIPTION St. Vincent’s One Nineteen encourages women to take care of themselves

food & dining 36

THE STORY BEHIND THE SWEETS From humble beginnings, Edgar’s Bakery and Café grows to six locations across the state

SQUASH NOODLES WITH ARUGULA PESTO This vegetarian dish is healthy and delicious

THE SIMPLE LIFE

Not bouncing back?

emember the rubber action figure Gumby? You could pull it in a million different directions and it would bounce back to its original shape. Have you ever thought of yourself as Gumby? Are people tugging at you from all directions, yet you’re not bouncing back? Do you feel you’re there for Lisa Phillips, everyone else instead of being the owner of SimpleWorks, best for yourself? Simpleworks.guru Start with determining what the lisa@simpleworks.guru 205.981.7733 priority is for you, your family, and your job. The top priorities should get your attention and time. Give the following some thought when you realize it’s time to get serious about being proactive versus reactive to what life is throwing at you. Schedule it. While most of us make appointments with other people, we rarely put ourselves on our own calendar. Never underestimate the power of an appointment with yourself. Block off time, write it in ink, and don’t cancel or postpone on yourself. “96.” Pareto’s Principle states that roughly 80 percent of the effects come from 20 percent of the causes. In other words, 80 percent of the work you need to do can be accomplished in 20 percent of the time. An eight-hour work day is 96 minutes. What could you accomplish if you had 96 minutes to focus on your “priority to-do list?” Let others know. Interruptions are a major killer in your focus to finish (or start). Let coworkers, staff and family know you are tied up and when you will be able to be reached. Be proactive in focusing on your priority list versus responding to someone else’s emergency. Bust Your Hump Day. Consider Wednesday as the day you “bust it out” and become the Energizer Bunny. Alter your normal routine by getting to work earlier or staying later than usual. Eat lunch on the run. By doing this, your perspective of time shifts. Being productive means having solid time management skills in place. In perspective, time management is really priority management, which is ultimately life management. It’s having control over what you do next. Your ability to choose between the important and unimportant is the key in determining your success in life and work. Go ahead and stretch yourself! With stronger priority skill sets, you’ll bounce back. It’s that simple. l

“Being productive means having solid time management skills in place.”

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SHORT STORIES

MLES students raise $22k in coin drive Mt Laurel Elementary School Principal Celita Deem and Assistant Principal Tina Neighbors welcomed students to school on Monday morning, Aug. 24 while taped to two flag poles in front of the school in order to fulfill a promise made to the students. Deem and Neighbors promised the students they would allow themselves to be taped to the flag poles if they met a $12,000 goal for the PTO sponsored coin drive. The students not only met the goal but exceeded it with a grand total of $22,446.85 for the entire week. The coin drive was held August 17-21 in order to raise money for various PTOsponsored school projects, including technology, student materials and supplies, and professional development. The coin drive replaced two previous fundraisers at the school. Each student was given a gallon-sized Ziploc bag at the end of the year and asked to collect coins over the summer. Deem said she was overwhelmed with the success of the event. She said it would not have been so successful without the hard work of the entire school community.

GSCCC honors health care professionals Twelve health care professionals in the Greater Shelby County area were recognized at the Aug. 26 Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Nominations for these awards were accepted for any health care professional employed in the Shelby County area. The 12 winners were Donna Sibley in the dietary health category, Stephanie Holderby for health administration, Donald Perrin for home health, Jan

OMMS robotics students place at national tourney Two students from Oak Mountain Middle School placed in the top 10 of three competitions at the National Technology Student Association (TSA) Competition, held June 28-July 2 in Texas. Spencer Dunn and Hamid Choucha represented OMMS in the VEX Robotics Competition held in conjunction with the National TSA event. Dunn and Choucha competed in both skills and teamwork challenges as part of the competition, which tests students’ ability to program and maneuver robots in various competitive challenges. The duo placed seventh in the Programming Skills Challenge, ninth in Combined Skills and fourth in the Teamwork Challenge.

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Cibulski for nursing in the Shelby County School system, Dr. Rupa Goolsby for obstetrics, Dr. Jessica Palmer for optometry, Dr. Mike Patterson for orthopedic medicine, Michele Carter for palliative care, Russ Hyde for physical therapy, Shanan Sims for psychiatry and Dr. James Sedlis for sports medicine. State Representative April Weaver was also recognized as health care advocate of the year.

SHORT STORIES

UM students paint OMES cafeteria Students at Oak Mountain Elementary School now have another visual reminder to help them learn the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People thanks to the creative talents of art students from the University of Montevallo. Oak Mountain Elementary has been adding new artwork to emphasize the habits since they became a Leader in Me School last year. The newest artwork was commissioned by Principal Debbie Horton after she and Kendall Williams with the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation attended a Leader in Me Symposium. Horton said she was impressed with how other Leader in Me schools had transformed their buildings to reflect the seven habits – “be

proactive,” begin with the end in mind,” “put things first,” “think win-win,” “seek first to understand,” “synergize” and “sharpen the saw.” Horton asked UM art professor Michael Willett, who is Williams’ brother, and five of his students to incorporate the seven habits into artwork related to healthy eating and lifestyles. After reviewing the cafeteria layout, the students spent a month designing and installing the large-scale piece that covers a 75-foot by 45-foot rectangular perimeter around the OMES cafeteria ceiling. Funding for the project was provided through a Fuel Up to Play 60 grant and the paint was donated by Rozar’s Paint Supply in Birmingham. October 2015 | 9

SHORT STORIES

HCS, SCS named top places to teach Two local school systems were recently listed among the top places to teach in Alabama by Niche, a national ranking website. The Hoover City and Shelby County school systems were both ranked among the top 25 on Niche.com’s “Best Places to Teach in Alabama” list. Hoover City Schools came in at No. 2 on the list, while Shelby County Schools ranked 16th. Rankings were generated by evaluating school safety, resources, teacher compensation, district investment in teachers, working environment and teacher investment in the district and students Niche.com made evaluations using government data, public information, “Niche’s own proprietary data” and opinion surveys from students, alumni and parents.

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AKA Sorority donates supplies, backpacks to TMS The locally based Psi Xi Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. recently helped to ensure kids in need will have supplies to succeed in the classroom. Through the sorority’s “One Million Backpacks” initiative, AKA members collected backpacks and school supplies

to distribute to local children who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford them. After collecting supplies and backpacks, sorority members donated 29 backpacks and a table full of supplies to Thompson Middle School on Aug. 16.

ARTS COUNCIL CORNER

Southern SOUNDS Will Kimbrough hits the stage at the Shelby County Arts Council Story by LINDSAY DYESS Photograph CONTRIBUTED

his month at the Shelby County Arts Council the Nashville sound takes over the Black Box Theater! The multitalented Will Kimbrough joins us on Oct. 17 for one night of good old-fashioned Southern tunes. Being born and raised on the Alabama Gulf Coast certainly influenced Kimbrough’s musical style. He spent years listening to folk, blues, gospel, jazz, country, rock and roll and even punk rock. Each genre helped shape Kimbrough’s sound in to what it is today. Kimbrough has dedicated his life to music and perfecting his craft. Over the years he has had the opportunity to spend time in the studio and on tour with Grammy winning artists such as Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell. He has even co-written songs and performed with Jimmy Buffett. In 2004 he was awarded Instrumentalist of the Year by the American Music Association. His latest album, Sideshow Love, was released in late 2013. For a taste of some true Nashville tunes, check out Will Kimbrough with opening guest Russell Gulley at the SCAC’s Black Box Theater on Oct. 17 from 8-10 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $20 at Shelbycountyartscouncil.

com or by calling 205-669-0044. Also mark your October calendars for our latest art opening: Art of the Hoover/Shelby Art Association curated by special guest Edna Sealy. The exhibit opens Oct. 9 from 6-8 p.m. Stop by for great art, refreshments and music. For more information on Kimbrough and his music, check out his website at Willkimbrough. com. l

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ARTS & CULTURE

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Window in the Woods – the most recent of a new series of black and white drawings composed around window shapes. Hiott creates a handmade doll. Diana Gehrig Hiott exhibits her art throughout Birmingham. In this serigraph, the sunfish’s natural habitat is featured within the fish. Dicey features a raven and a pair of rotating dice. Old Man Winter perches above Hiott’s extensive collection of fabrics.

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Artist Diana Gehrig Hiott finds inspiration in nature Story and photographs by LAURA BROOKHART

pon discovering the multi-faceted works of Diana Gehrig Hiott recently among the artist vendors at the Shelby County Shindig and BBQ Cookoff, I felt the need to know more about how and just where from within her handmade dolls and distinctive prints originate. An Illinois transplant, Hiott fell in love with the hills and green spaces of central Alabama some 20 years ago. Previously a social worker, she also worked on computer systems. “Living in the woods since 2010 has made a crucial impact on my art,” she said. “Many aspects of nature and animals appear in my iconography.” “As a fiber artist, I spin, weave and sew dolls and I also draw,” she added. “Many of my drawings become prints via collaboration with master printer and Jefferson State art instructor Patrick Mayton.” The print that caught my eye first with its bold black raven and feisty pattern of rotating dice is entitled Dicey. Also, Moon On a Sunfish is another of her hand-pulled serigraph numbered editions. The sunfish’s natural habitat is reflected within – a twist of concept that Hiott is often drawn to portray. Noting that in mythology Diana is goddess of the moon, Hiott is pictured here with Myrtle and Hilda, aka The Snarky Girls. They are small-town old gals who love to gossip. Their conversations run: “Just look at her in that dress.” “You don’t like it because she wore the same dress as you to the prom forty years ago and you’ve never forgiven her.” Or perhaps, “I know it’s true because John told

Sally and Sally told her mom. Her mom told my neighbor, so if five people know it, it must be true!” Hiott also mentions, from childhood and beyond, the influence of her grandfather, Robert Gehrig, who made children’s and family photography into a viable studio business during the Depression in Centralia, Illinois after returning from WWI. Because he spoke German, Gehrig guarded POWs in France and learned the art of photography. He operated his studio until the age of 83. Hiott participates in street festivals such as the Woodlawn Street Festival; exhibited at the Shelby County Arts Council Folk Festival; and has taught dollmaking and fiberarts at Wetumpka Art Council. She also donates work to animal rescue causes. Hiott is devoted to her three animal rescue dogs, Roger, a wirehaired Terrier; Major, an American foxhound and Boo, a chihuahuabeagle mix. She is also supportive of local artists and their impact on the local economy via locally owned businesses. She currently has work at Tradewinds in Clanton and The Blue Phrog in Columbiana. She also posts current work and projects under DianaGehrigHiott on Facebook. l October 2015 | 13

HEALTH & FITNESS

A leap of faith Autumn Blais opens Birmingham Academy of Dance in Inverness Story by GRACE THORNTON Photographs by DAWN HARRISON

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hese days, Autumn Blais is teaching whole classes of children how to take leaps. It’s definitely not a new concept for her. She took a big leap of her own this summer. In August, Blais opened the Birmingham Academy of Dance, a new state-of-the-art dance studio on U.S. 280 in the Inverness Heights shopping center. It’s the realization of a lifelong

dream for her, but it was also a practical move, she said. “I had a daughter who was growing up in dance, and there was nothing on this side of 280 — we were driving to another part of town to get what we needed,” Blais said. That’s no small thing considering the fact that her 12-year-old daughter, Spencer Shirley, spends about 14 hours a week honing her skills as a competitive dancer. “We felt there was a need for a studio on this side of town,” Blais said. “When you have a child who’s in it, you start noticing these things, these needs, more and more.” And she feels she was right in sensing that need. At its grand opening, Birmingham Academy of Dance was already approaching 200 students, well above its goal of 140. “We built the building to accommodate 500 to

LEFT TO RIGHT: Ballerinas perform barre work during a practice. Classes are offered for students ages 2-18 years old and all skill levels.

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600 students so that we would have plenty of room to grow,” she said. “We wanted a large space and several studios so that multiple classes could be going on at the same time.” And in those studios, she said, they wanted the instruction to be extra personalized. “Our instructors are specifically trained in one genre,” Blais said. “Our ballet teacher has extensive ballet experience. Our jazz instructor has extensive jazz experience.” And Blais, also a seasoned instructor, teaches classes focusing on hip-hop and — yes — leaps

and turns. “We start classes at age 2 and go all the way through 18, and we offer all genres — ballet, tap, clogging, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, lyrical and musical theater,” she said. Blais herself started learning to dance at age 2, as did her daughter. But Blais said she works hard to make the — Shaina Trumer studio a comfortable environment for older beginners. “We have a lot of beginner students who are 12 and 13 and were afraid to take dance,” she said,

“It’s the most positive dance environment I’ve ever been in.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: From left: Alli Davis, Kelee Mefford, Autumn Blais, Sophia Powell. Students participate in a hip hop class. The studio offers a variety of classes, including tap. Clogging, jazz, contemporary, lyrical and musical theater. Hip hop students jump during a routine.

noting that Birmingham Academy of Dance breaks classes up based on age but also on level so that all students can feel right at home. “We don’t want kids to feel insecure and intimidated — we want them to feel comfortable in class,” Blais said. As a result, the studio has been able to recruit beginner, intermediate and advanced students across every age group, she said. “We have a really good mix, and we’ve been able to adapt and personalize the classes to challenge each student.” Also from the early stages of design, Birmingham Academy of Dance endeavored to make the building itself conducive to challenging the students. “We made sure the atmosphere was as much like a stage performance as possible,” Blais said. “We used stage flooring in the studios, and we have ballet barre and mirrors to accommodate better performances from the students.” And the results? “We are thrilled,” she said. “It’s a dream come true.” Sixteen-year-old Shaina Trumer said it’s a dream come true October 2015 | 17

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Students perform barre work during class.

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for her, too. She had been looking for a new studio this summer when she and her mom stumbled upon Birmingham Academy of Dance through an advertisement. “My mom says I’m not a nice person when I’m not in dance, so we were really looking hard for a place for me to start dancing again,” Trumer said with a laugh. After she and her mom saw the ad, they emailed Birmingham Academy of Dance, and Blais answered their email the same day, Trumer said. “They were so friendly. We went to an open house soon after that at the studio, and they remembered who I was,” she said. “I felt so welcomed. It was great. I knew it was the place for me.” She feels that way even more now that she’s taking classes. “The teachers really work with you. I think it’s great,” said Trumer, who takes classes in contemporary dance, clogging, ballet, hip hop and several other technical skills. “It’s the most positive dance environment I’ve ever been in.” For more information, visit badance280.com or call 205-518-0933. l LEFT: Birmingham Academy of Dance opened in the summer of 2015.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

A woman’s caring

prescription St. Vincent’s One Nineteen encourages women to take time for themselves

Story by DR. RUPA GOOLSBY Photograph CONTRIBUTED

s a physician caring for women in all stages of life, I try to tell my patients what I’ve learned so far. Ladies, one of the most important things I’ve learned is to take time for yourself. You have to take that initiative. You need to say, “I need to get my annual checkup,” or “I need to exercise and learn to eat healthy,” or “I just need a spa treatment.” It seems to me that, as October presents our very-valuable pink ribbon breast health reminders, that even women who do not yet need mammograms could use those ribbons as self-care reminders. After all, when you care for yourself, you can better care for others. I know it’s a struggle, especially for my patients who are working moms or those caring for elderly family members.

However, women who care for their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health are better equipped to fulfill their many public-private roles. I think self-care is especially easy at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. Some of the patients I see at OB/GYN Associates of Alabama’s office at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen pay the nominal fee to drop their children off at the childcare center before they see us. Others are fitness members, and receive free childcare. Some patients choose to get their mammograms or other diagnostic services at One Nineteen, and they always say it’s because of its easy accessibility and tranquil atmosphere. Some patients follow my suggestion to work with a personal trainer in One Nineteen’s fitness area. Others participate in the fitness classes, or maybe take a daily swim. Some women receive nutrition consults or attend a healthy cooking class. When I walk through the building, I’m so happy

to see women treating themselves at the spa, attending one of the medical seminars or even dropping off a prayer request in the lobby. So, I have a message for women waiting for someone to tell them to care for themselves. Ladies, consider this your self-care prescription. First, get your annual check-up and follow your physician’s advice. Then, every time you see a pink ribbon, consider that symbol your medical reminder to care for yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, so you can continue to care for all those who depend on you. To learn more about our full-range of “healthcare like no other” services, visit Onenineteen.com. l Rupa Goolsby, MD, is an OB/GYN at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen and Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s Obstetrics Healthcare Professional of the Year. October 2015 | 21

FEATURES

sound

The sweetest

A community comes together to purchase a piano for Helena High School Story by GRACE THORNTON Photographs by ERIC STARLING

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issy Johnson knew she should be irritated with her husband for scrolling Facebook during her niece’s ballet performance at the Alabama Theatre

in May. “I remember looking over and seeing him on Facebook,” Johnson said with a laugh, “Then leaning over and saying, ‘Dude, can you not just watch the recital?’” But as it turns out, she’s glad he was distracted. That stolen moment on social media ended with Helena High School getting a brand new baby grand piano. It all started with a post from Baker Piano and Music Company in Gadsden. Johnson’s husband leaned over and said he’d seen on Facebook that the music store was liquidating its assets and selling a Kawai baby grand piano for $2,500. A piano of its kind can come with a sticker price of up to $30,000. “Tell him yes, we’ll take it,” Johnson whispered back. That step of faith was just the beginning. The rest is a story of a community coming

LEFT TO RIGHT: Helena High School choral director Cissy Johnson poses with the school’s new baby grand piano. Johnson said she used a piano app to lead her classes during Helena High’s first school year in 2014-2015.

together around a brand new school in need of a brand new piano. Johnson, choral director at Helena High School, said the music store replied that it was first come, first serve on that rare deal. They had three days to raise the money. It was Facebook to the rescue again. “I just on a whim put something on my Facebook page and said, ‘We’ve come across this gift. If you’re looking for a taxdeductible donation, this would be a great one,’” she said. Even though the brand-new school, which opened in the fall of 2014, had a brand-new building, that building didn’t come furnished, she explained. “I used a piano app on my iPad at the beginning of the school year last year to lead the choirs.” Eventually someone kindly donated a piano, and it was better than the app but still not in the kind of shape they needed in the long run, Johnson said. “It was out of tune, and we didn’t have the money to tune them, so I would transpose the keys in class every day,” she said. “That’s not an easy feat. But we got through. And our ultimate goal was a grand piano.” So she posted the plea for help on Facebook and waited. And the community responded. Johnson’s post was picked up by a local blogger and Helena October 2015 | 25

Johnson posted a Facebook message about the school’s opportunity to purchase the heavily discounted piano from a store that was going out of business. Within 48 hours, she had received enough donations from the community to purchase the piano.

city councilman – Hal Woodman of No Sleep in Helena – and several Facebook pages run by the city, and within 48 hours, Johnson had the funds not just for the piano but also for a cover and a heavy-duty dolly to move the piano back and forth to the auditorium. “People were so gracious and generous, and they brought donations by the school,” Johnson said. “The way the community came behind it was so wonderful — we are so excited. It’s a tight-knit community, and they were behind us 100 percent. You hear a lot about the support of athletics, and fine arts don’t usually get the same attention.” It was refreshing, she said, to see the community get 26 | ShelbyLiving.com

behind fine arts in the same way they came behind the athletics last year when needs came up. “It’s so awesome to have a community that values well rounded kids and wants to support it all,” Johnson said. Principal April Brand agreed. “The piano will be a huge asset to our choral program and its students,” she said. “As a new school, a piano purchase poses a substantial cost. The outpouring of community support for Mrs. Johnson and our choral students made purchasing a piano possible. We are so thankful for the tremendous support the community of Helena provides, and will continue to provide, for our students and teachers.” l October 2015 | 27

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Local creates swinging beds so others can ‘live life and relax’ Story by GRACE THORNTON Photographs by DAWN HARRISON October 2015 | 29

ABOVE: Southern Swinging Beds are built to withstand the elements. RIGHT: Owner Daniel Friday.

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aniel Friday has found himself swinging a hammer a lot over the past few months. It’s been busy. It’s been hard work. But it’s brought something unexpected — a lot of rest. And that’s something he wants to spread around. With all that hammer swinging, he’s made a lot of swinging beds, a kind of heavy-duty decorative porch swing with a full-fledged mattress for a seat. “Everyone loves it. If there’s more than one person in the house, they’re fighting over the swinging bed,” said Daniel’s mom, Carolyn, with a laugh. She’s the one who kind of started the whole thing. Daniel, a Briarwood graduate and Indian

Springs Village native, was in the middle of a career transition earlier this year and looking for something different — really different. “It had been a really tough year,” he said. His job had been stressful, hard, and he kind of felt like he’d taken a beating. “I’d been in the student ministry, and I felt a lot of spiritual warfare in my life during that season,” he said. It felt like everything he knew about his life had been torn down — so it was time to build something new, he said. “I realized that the Lord had called me into a season of rest,” he said, noting that he needed time to work through some things, wrestle through some questions and learn some things about himself. “But I was bored out of my mind,” Daniel said.

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ABOVE: Southern Swinging Beds can be made from corrugated metal, bead board, slatted wood and more. LEFT: Friday creates all of the beds by hand at his workshop in Hoover.

“I like to work with my hands — my dad and I had done a lot of woodwork in the past when I was an Eagle Scout. So I started building things just to have something to do.” First, birdhouses. Then some furniture. Then one day, his mom bought that swinging bed from a consignment store. “We got so many comments on it,” Carolyn said, “and I told Daniel I knew he could build them too — so why don’t you?” He stared at it for an hour, got it all figured out, and then he did just that. “It’s been good therapy for him to bang a hammer, beat on some wood and have some time to slow down,” she said. It’s been good business too. He sold one. And then another one. And then another. And in the midst of that hard-work therapy, he built Southern Swinging Beds, a local company whose website invites others to do just what Daniel’s been doing — “live life and relax.” “Southern Swinging Beds believes in hard work, but also knows the importance of being able to unplug from the chaos and relax,” Daniel writes on the company’s website. “Nature is one of the greatest gifts God has given to us. Being outdoors on a calm, sunny day can do the soul some good.” He knows from experience. “God has brought beauty from ashes in this season and taught me a lot about trust and how he provides daily bread,” Daniel said. “I thought I trusted him back then, but now I know I didn’t. I thought I had a plan for my life. He’s taught me a lot about being still in the midst of busyness and knowing that he is in control of my life — and that’s a good thing.” He wants that kind of stillness to be an encouragement to October 2015 | 33

others to find rest in their lives. And if a swinging bed can help them do it, then that’s great, too. He said he can build you a bed just like his mom’s in three days, if you like. Well, maybe not exactly like it — a modified version with a lot of improvements, Carolyn says with a smile. “He gives a lot of attention to detail, and he’s always liked the challenge of making things better,” she said. “That’s what he wanted when he was in student ministry — to help make people’s lives better. And he’s seen that happening in his life, too. This has been a time for him to put down some deeper roots.” Daniel said he’s learning to sit and listen, take one day at a time and trust. “I’ve been learning to walk by faith,” he said with a smile. 34 | ShelbyLiving.com

ABOVE: Southern Swinging Beds has customers throughout the Southeast.

“And it’s been a fun road so far.” Daniel builds several swinging bed models — one made with wood and corrugated metal, one made with slats, one with bead board and one with lattice. He also makes several sizes and designs. He spends one day collecting materials for each bed that’s ordered, then a whole day constructing and a whole day painting. He builds them in his garage in Hoover and ships them all over the Southeast. “It’s a niche market, but there aren’t many people doing it at the moment,” he said. “I enjoy it — the craftsmanship and the face-to-face time with each customer.” For more information, visit Southernswingingbeds.com. l October 2015 | 35

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THE STORY behind the

SWEETS From humble beginnings, Edgar’s Bakery and Café grows to six locations across the state Story by MOLLY DAVIDSON Photographs by DAWN HARRISON

ith six locations across the state, it’s hard to believe Edgar’s Bakery and Cafe started out as a small, husband-and-wife bakery in Hoover. The story began 18 years ago, when owner Terry Smith decided to leave his more than 20-year career in the corporate world to open a scratch bakery. “It was just a God thing,” Terry’s wife and business partner, Dottie Smith, recalled. “We knew how risky it was.” Edgar’s first opened in Hoover, selling scratch-made baked goods and a small menu of deli items. The first years were difficult, full of long hours at the bakery and little money. “It was tough, I had sold my 401k to start the business,” Terry said. “The first four years, I did not pay myself a salary.” “He was sometimes there for 36 hours straight,” Dottie added. Family and friends pitched in during the early years, with Dottie and Terry’s sons working summer jobs at the bakery and Terry’s parents often stopping by to help wash dishes and bus tables. With their beautiful cakes and delicious baked goods, Edgar’s quickly became a staple in the Hoover community. Today, there are Edgar’s locations across the state, including storefronts in Greystone’s Cadence Place off of Cahaba Valley Road and on Southgate Drive in Pelham. Customers can choose from a wide range of pastries and desserts, including cookies, cheesecake bars, brownies, cakes, cupcakes and much more. Edgar’s also serves hot breakfast meals, such as omelets, pancakes, quiche and biscuits. October 2015 | 37

Although Edgar’s is now a multi-location business with 130 employees, the bakery still stays true to its small, family roots. Many of the bakery’s mainstay menu items are made from family recipes, from the chocolate buttercream cake icing created with Dottie’s mother’s recipe and the cookies made from Terry’s own recipe, to Dottie’s sister’s carrot cake with cream cheese icing. Even the bakery’s name is rooted in family, paying tribute to Terry’s father. 38 | ShelbyLiving.com

“That’s how we decided on the name, because we’re so proud of him,” Terry said of his father. “I told him we were going to put his name up in lights, and he’s been smiling ever since.” From brightening someone’s day with a cookie, to creating the perfect cake for a special occasion, nearly two decades of serving the community has created many memories for the Smith family. “Just to be part of everyone’s special occasions is so wonderful,” Dottie said. Through the many cakes Dottie has crafted at

PAGE 36: Edgar’s owners Terry and Dottie Smith. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Edgar’s offers a variety of cakes each day, including Red Velvet, Italians Crème, German Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Carrot and more. The bakery offers cookies, brownies, cheesecake bars and more. The chicken salad plate is served on a bed of lettuce with fruit and a croissant.

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EDGAR’S BAKERY SHELBY COUNTY LOCATIONS: • 6801 Cahaba Valley Road in Greystone • 499 Southgate Drive in Pelham

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Mondays-Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Edgar’s has locations in Hoover and Pelham in Shelby County. The Reuben sandwich features corned beef with a kraut on scratch-made marbled rye with Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing.

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Edgar’s, one particularly stands out in her mind. Edgar’s was commissioned to make a complicated topsy-turvy wedding cake for a military couple, a project that usually takes up to 14 hours, but the wedding date was moved up due to the husband’s unexpectedly early deployment, Dottie explained. “We were in the middle of making hundreds of chick and bunny cakes (for Easter),” Dottie recalled. “We knew how important it was to make everything just right. We all knew about that cake, and I asked (my fellow bakers), ‘Do you think there’s any way we can pull this off?’ And they said ‘Let’s try.’” The cake was a success, and recalling the bride’s reaction still brings tears to Dottie’s eyes. “That’s still the best one I think, the reward was so great,” Dottie said. “But every cake that goes out the door has its own special story. How cool is that?” Edgar’s is located at 6801 Cahaba Valley Road in Greystone and at 499 Southgate Drive in Pelham. Both locations are open Mondays-Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit Edgarsbakery.com. l October 2015 | 41

FOOD & DINING

Squash Noodles with Arugula Pesto This vegetarian dish is healthy and delicious

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at your greens.” How many times have you heard that phrase – or said it to one of your children? It’s pretty easy to do when you serve this recipe for Squash Noodles with Arugula Pesto by Stone Hollow Farmstead. When coated with pesto, the squash noodles take on a green appearance. Squash comes in many varieties, and “most evidence suggests that squash is native to the New World, where it was widely cultivated by the Indians before European settlement,” according to the Encyclopedia Brittanica’s website. l Stone Hollow Farmstead is an artisan farm located at 2006 Dead Hollow Road in Harpersville. For more information, visit Stonehollowfarmstead.com or call 800-285-8950. October 2015 | 43

2. Cut off the bulbous (larger) end of each squash. 3. Cut off an inch or two of the other end of each squash. 4. Peel the squash and cut into 3-inch chunks. 5. Make the squash noodles using a spiralizer. If you do not have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler and shave squash ribbons.Â 6. Spread the noodles evenly on a baking tray. 7. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. 8. Bake the noodles for about 7 minutes in a 400-degree oven.

ARUGULA PESTO 1/2 cups toasted walnuts 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups, packed arugula leaves

SQUASH NOODLES 2 Medium butternut squash Olive oil Salt Pepper 1. Purchase squash that are evenly cylindrical.

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Salt to taste 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon 1. Put all ingredients but olive oil in a food processor. 2. As it is blending, slowly add the olive oil until it is blended well, scraping sides of bowl down. 3. Toss squash noodles in a tablespoon of pesto sauce. 4. Garnish with sliced cherry tomatoes and fresh grated parmesan cheese.Â

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October Community Luncheon To Feature “State of the County” Presentation The Chamber’s October “Community Luncheon” hosted by the Governmental Affairs Work Group will feature a “State of the County” presentation on October 28. The meeting, sponsored by Shelby County Newspapers, will be held in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11:00AM for business networking, the Showcase Feature which will be Shelby County and all of its municipalities and the

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program will begin promptly at 11:30AM. In addition to the great business networking, we’ll also hear from Shelby County

Manager Alex Dudchock on progress made last year and what’s in store for Shelby County in 2016. The cost is $20 per person for Chamber members and $30 per person for “Future” Members and includes a luncheon buffet. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

Alex Dudchock Shelby County Manager

“Keeping It Real” Program Creating a Buzz with 9th Grade Students Throughout Shelby County The Chamber’s Education Work Group has launched the 3rd year of its “Keeping It Real” Program. This program teaches 9th grade students about “real world” life choices by giving them a random-assigned “life scenario” which includes marital/family status, education, job and salary. The students then pay bills, make decisions on increasing education,

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adding a second job, etc. based on the randomassigned scenario. Each year this program has been an eye-opening experience for the 9th graders and the volunteers that assist with the program. The Chamber is seeking volunteers on October 16 for Oak Mountain High School and October 23 for Calera High School. Volunteers would manage a station

and assist the students as they make decisions “paying bills” and make “life choices” based their situation. If you or your colleagues, are interested in being a volunteer, please call Keyla Handley, Director, Community Workforce & Development at 663-4542, ext. 106, or email keyla@ shelbychamber.org. Volunteers would arrive at the school as early as

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7:30AM and the program would conclude by 3:00PM. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.

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SpeedNetworking Multi-Chamber Event! The Greater Shelby Chamber has invited up to nine area chambers to join together for a Multi-Chamber 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 relief so bring your smile too! Thank you to the sponsor and host of this huge networking opportunity, Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria,

Wynfrey Hotel (Galleria). There is no cost to attend however EARLY reservations are recommended as this event has a tendency to fill up. Reservations will be taken

until Monday, November 2 or until at full capacity. Contact the Greater Shelby Chamber at 6634542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

Your Chamber Is Build(ing) Something GREATER! During the month of October and November, volunteers from several Chamber member firms are contacting businesses about marketing opportunities for their businesses through event sponsorships. This new effort — called the TRC -- replaces the Chamber’s former “Continual Sponsorship” effort by encouraging volunteers to approach current chamber members in seeking sponsorships for the Chamber’s 2016 program year, new members and budgetreducing in-kind goods & services. So, if you’re looking to promote your business, launch a new product, share some

news about a new program — or you’re just looking to increase your company’s visibility in front of thousands of business and community leaders -- The Chamber’s TRC is an excellent way to do so. And, remember, the visibility our sponsors receive is more than just “at” the event — our sponsors also receive exposure prior to, during and after the events and programs through: Business Connections — the Chamber’s newsletter, EBusiness

Connections, the Chamber’s weekly programming updates, fliers for specific events which are distributed throughout the year, on the Chamber’s website, and follow-up marketing lists of attendees at the event or program that you’ve sponsored. Once, again, we’ve added even more sponsorship opportunities for 2016, so whatever your budget might be, there are some excellent and effective ways for your company to increase its exposure through the Chamber. If you want to learn more about these sponsorship opportunities and the TRC, please contact Aubri McClendon at the Chamber by phone at 663-4542, ext. 104 or via e-mail: aubri@ shelbychamber.org.

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Birmingham. SpeedNetworking Times NINE Chambers will be held on Wednesday, November 4, from 8:30AM until 10:30AM at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The

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Breathe Easy

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Creating a Safe Environment for Your Lungs In a country where chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth-leading cause of death, lung safety strategies are of the utmost importance. The lungs are very resilient and will last a lifetime if you take proper precautions and safety measures. Here are some helpful tips to ensure you breathe easy. Deep Breaths: Begin and end your day by taking slow, deep breaths in a clean air environment. The lung is a large organ so when you take a full breath cycle, your chest should expand all the way down to your abdomen. When you exhale try to push as much air out as possible. Taking as few as five to ten deep cleansing breaths will increase blood flow, oxygen levels and give you more energy. Incorporate Exercise: The same exercises that help your heart can also benefit your 2015 Health Focus Sponsor

respiratory function. Moderate walking, jogging, running, swimming and cycling can all improve your cardiorespiratory function when you remember to breathe well while participating in these activities. No Smoking: The number one enemy of respiratory health is cigarette smoke. Studies have shown that secondhand smoke can be even worse and that thirdhand smoke, just being in the same environment with smokers, is dangerous. Outdoor Pollution: Be aware of the air quality in your outdoor environments. Ozone and other pollutants can make being outside an unhealthy activity. You can view the U.S. government website, www.airnow.gov to get explanations of Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers and up-to-date information about air quality in your area. Indoor Pollution: Take measures to keep the air clean

while you are indoors. Have your house inspected for

radon exposure. Be aware of mold, pet dander and smoke from the fireplace. There are also harsh chemicals found in air fresheners, candles, aerosol sprays and household cleaners. Start taking preventative measures in your household by using items that clean your air such as beeswax candles, charcoal filters, plants, and non-toxic cleaners. Improve

ventilation by changing air filters often and by opening windows on clean air days. Fresh Air at Work: Make sure you wear protective equipment when working in dusty environments or with

chemicals. When at all possible choose safe products with low levels of chemical exposure. You can find a list of the 10 Worst Jobs for Your Lungs at www. health.com. Eat Your Greens: Research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that eating cruciferous vegetable foods high in antioxidants, not supplements, can greatly decrease the risk of lung cancer. Examples of these foods are broccoli, bok choy, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, and arugula. Laura A. Reeder, C.H.E.S, A.A.H.C.C. St. Vincent’s Wellness Services

Small Business Mentorship Program Offers Guidance 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 50 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org

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and dealing with a difficult employee. The next Mentorship sessions will be held Tuesday, October 13 from 8:00AM-11:00AM. During that time, 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 for availability on October 13.

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6th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot November 12 Go ahead and mark November 12 on your calendar and plan to spend a day enjoying the great outdoors. The Chamber is seeking our sporting clay enthusiasts — beginners & experts — 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 “shoot out” of competition and fun at this year’s tournament. Various sponsorships are available and are first-come, first-served. Visit www.shelbychamber.org/annual-

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sporting-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.

“NETWORK280” Offers Opportunity for New Contacts

Thursday, October 22 from 4:30PM until 6:00PM at Regus’

(2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35242). Bring plenty of cards and plan on meeting lots of new contacts at this event. The cost is $10 per person for Chamber members and $20 per person for “Future” Members and

includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and two beverage tickets. Reservations are requested by October 20, so please contact the Chamber via email at info@ shelbychamber.org, by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.

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Are you looking to expand your contacts on the Highway 280 corridor? NETWORK280 can help you with that by providing businesses with an excellent opportunity to make them! The next NETWORK280 program will be held on

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Welcome New Members (as of August 27, 2015)

Advanced Weight Loss Clinic @ Calera Denise Bradford

136 Market Place Cir, Ste A, Calera letslose.com

Health & Wellness

Advanced Weight Loss Clinic @ Pelham

2691 Pelham Pkwy, Ste A, Pelham

Health & Wellness

Anita Gibson

Bright Promotions at JS Printing Kaitie Speaks

P.O. Box 275, Gardendale

Cornerstone Certified Public Accounting, LLC Eric Quattlebaum HDC, LLC

Nathan Hunt

Melinda Thomas Creative

Promotional Products

P.O. Box 467, Chelsea cornerstonecpanow.com Tax & Financial Services

980 14th Street, Calera

HuDisCo.com

Firearms Products & Services

Melinda Thomas 20206 Retreat Ln, Birmingham melindathomascreative.com Business & Professional Services

Pampered Chef

Mary Norsworthy

1235 Deer Trail Rd, Hoover

pamperedchef.biz/cookingmary Kitchen Tools

Party Art

Abbey Thompson

2217 Stoneykirk Way, Pelham

Art & Painting Classes

Poythress, Hughett & Mathews, LLC Refrigerant Solutions, Inc

Debra White

Shelby Concierge

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letslose.com

Mark Griggs Wendy McDaniel

2100 Providence Park, Ste 100, Birmingham

116 Hilltop Business Center Dr, Pelham

David Justice

Summer Classics Swift Staffing

Jeff Fabian

rsichoice.com

P.O. Box 42, Alabaster

111 Hinds St, Pelham

pabhm.com

Refrigerant Solutions Commercial

shelbyconcierge.com summerclassics.com

106 Oxmoor Rd, Ste 148, Birmingham

swiftstaffing.net

The Petal Cart

Lee Lee Gaissert

136 Bowling Ln, Pelham

Toothbud Dentistry

Beau Bradford

5075 Highway 31, Unit B, Calera

Accounting

Concierge Services

Home Furnishings & Accessories Employment - Agencies & Services Florists

toothbudcalera.com

Dental

Chamber Member Earns Green Business Designation The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry work group is excited to announce and congratulate Alabama Power - Pelham Office on earning and being designated a Certified Green Business. The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group reviews the applications that are submitted and collectively approves these companies. The Green

Business application is based on a point system in the categories of Waste Prevention, Recycling, Purchasing, Energy Conservation, Transportation, Water Conservation, and Pollution. Each applicant has to receive a minimum of 20 points total to be designated as a “Certified Chamber Green Business.” The purpose of

this program is to recognize Shelby County businesses that are committed and engaged in environmentally responsible operations and practices, also known as “green” business practices. The program will recognize these companies each year at the annual Industry Appreciation Event. If your company is engaged in green practices and is interested in applying for the Chamber’s Green Business Program Certification, the application can be found on the website

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www.shelbychamber.org/ business-support-center/ green-business-program. For more information or questions please contact Brooke White, Director, Business Development & Support via email brooke@ shelbychamber.org or call 6634542, ext. 105.

1301 County Services Drive Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542 • Fax: (205) 663-4524 info@shelbychamber.org www.shelbychamber.org

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Ambassador of the Month

Go & Grow Workshop: “Making Time To Be Great” The Chamber’s “Go & Grow” Workshop series continues to provide valuable strategies and action steps for top managers, owners — or anyone that wants to attain those roles with their companies — to achieve GREATNESS. Topics covered this month during the handson and interactive workshop include: Learn How To Work Your Day—Not Have Your Day Work You  How To Make “Me” Time at Work To Spend Time Becoming GREAT How To Make Technology Work for You and Not Be Mastered By It And More! This next workshop led by

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Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone will be held on October 13 from 11:30AM-2:00PM at the Chamber. There is no cost to attend, but lunch is available for $10 per person for Chamber members ($20 for “Future” members). To ensure we have a proper headcount, please make reservations for this workshop by contacting Brooke White, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support via e-mail at brooke@ shelbychamber.org, call 6634542, ext. 105 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org

(as of 5/26/15)

Officers Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Chair)

Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company Linda Cencula (2016) Avadian Credit Union

Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair-elect)

Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation

Bill Keller Renasant Bank (Immediate Past Chair)

Kathy Copeland (2016) White Rock QuarriesVincent Hills

John 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 David Platt (2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Jim Purvis (2015) A. C. Legg, Inc. Ashley Robinett (2015) Alabama Power Company

Dominic Buompastore (2017) Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Bill Connor (2017) America’s First Federal Credit Union Chris Grace (2017) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Katie McDowell (2017) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Michael Smith (2017) The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE Sam Tucker (2017) Spectrum Business Andrew McGee (*) Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point Jeff Brown (*) Brownstone Marketing Solutions Amanda Mundy (*) Trinity Medical Center David Schlueter (*) Buck Creek Stained Glass Brent Stewart (*) Renasant Bank *Serving a one-year term in 2015.

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Congratulations to Rhett McCreight for earning Ambassador of the Month. Rhett is an account executive with the Shelby County Reporter, Helena Reporter, Pelham Reporter, Alabaster Reporter, 280 Reporter, Hoover Magazine and Shelby Living Magazine. He is the President of the Junior Board of The Arc of Shelby County. He was born and raised in Alexander City and attended any of the above mentioned publications. Jacksonville State University. In his free time, Rhett enjoys 2015 Ambassador coaching his nephews and Program Sponsor: volunteering his time to help colleagues and friends with their charities. Contact Rhett at 6633131 or rhett.mccreight@ shelbycountyreporter.com for advertising opportunities in

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Celebrating Growth

2015 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor

Thank you Pelham Flowers by Desiree’ for providing the ribbon and bows for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies.

Congratulations to Advanced Weight Loss Clinic Pelham on its Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The Advanced Weight Loss team offered a tour of the facility, samples of healthy choice goods available on-site and BMI testing. Pelham City Officials and Chamber Ambassadors joined in support.

Congratulations to Advanced Weight Loss Clinic Calera on its Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The Advanced Weight Loss team offered a tour of the facility, samples of healthy choice goods available on-site and BMI testing. Calera and Greater Shelby Chamber Ambassadors joined in support.

Congratulations to Farmers Insurance, Summerlin Agency on its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Alabaster. Kelley and Jeff Summerlin cut the celebratory ribbon and were joined in support by Mayor Marty Handlon, City Officials, Public Safety Officials and Chamber Ambassadors.

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APH Radio celebrated the opening of its new studio with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House. Manager Gene Rowley cut the celebratory ribbon and was joined in support by business partner Phillip Prichard and team member Leslie Bartlett, Alabaster City Officials, supporters and Chamber Ambassadors.

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Facebook: 61 New Likes, 338 Visits and 10,125 Post Reaches.

Responded to 163 requests for business & community information.

Twitter: 208 Tweets, 22,200 Tweet impressions, 247 Profile Visits and 13 Mentions.

Notarized 41 “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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4:00PM - 5:00PM - Small Business Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Health Services Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Small Business Mentorship Appointments 8:00AM - 11:00AM/Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & The Gone Sponsor: Spectrum Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham By appointment. Contact Brooke Story 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 “Making Time To Be Great” 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 October 12. Investment: There is no cost to attend the workshop, but lunch is available for $10 for Chamber members, $20 for “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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7:30AM - 3:00PM - “Keeping It Real” Program Sponsors: Legacy Community Federal Credit Union & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover Oak Mountain High School, 5476 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham Volunteers needed. Contact Keyla Handley, 663-4542, ext. 106. Entrepreneur Roundtable I Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. 8:00AM - 10:00AM 8:15AM - 9:30AM - Board of Directors’ Meeting Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM/Parnell Memorial Library 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $20. No reservation required. 4:30PM - 6:00PM - NETWORK280 Regus, 2700 Corporate Dr, Ste 200, Birmingham Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20. Reservations requested by October 20. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Governmental Affairs Work Group Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham 7:30AM - 3:00PM - “Keeping It Real” Program Sponsors: Legacy Community Federal Credit Union & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover Calera High School, 100 Calera Eagle Dr, Calera Volunteers needed. Contact Keyla Handley, 663-4542, ext. 106. GSCC Community Luncheon “State of the County” Sponsor: Shelby County Newspapers Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, October 26. Investment: Members $20, “Future” members $30.

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11:30AM - 1:00PM - Ambassadors Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham

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WHO’S Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

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of Shelby County Businesses This Who’s Who Quarterly Directory lists member organizations of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce by primary category of business. Through their voluntary membership involvement, these organizations are investing in and supporting the Chamber’s program of work that is helping to make Shelby County an even better place to live and do business. As a result, the Chamber considers these organizations to be the most community-minded and successful businesses in Shelby County and strongly encourages you to do business with them.

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ACCOUNTING Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC (205) 982-5500 bmss.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

Mathnasium of Inverness Corners (205) 437-3322 mathnasium.com/invernesscorners Tutoring Club (205) 981-7155 birminghamtutoringclub.com AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Mountain Heating & Cooling, Inc. (205) 663-0293 ALTERATIONS By George (205) 663-7004 alterationsbygeorge.com APARTMENTS & LEASING SERVICES AMP Residential (214) 431-3083 ampresidential.com

Mallory Jackson and Associates, PC (205) 939-1978 mahco.com

Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC (205) 445-2880 mjcpa.com

Grand Reserve at Pelham (205) 612-4273 grandreservepelham.com

Michael Golden CPA, P.C. (205) 585-5735 michaelgoldencpa.com

Inverness Cliffs (205) 991-0631 liveatinverness.com

Poythress, Hughett & Mathews, L.L.C. (205) 995-2720 cpabhm.com

Madison At Shoal Run Apartment Homes (205) 991-0200 madisonapartmenthomes.com

SAS Tax & Accounting, LLC (205) 621-0388 sastaxandaccounting.com

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

Till, Hester, Eyer & Brown, PC (205) 871-9855 thebcpa.com

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

Truitt Tingle & Paramore, LLC (205) 733-8265 ttpcpa.com

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

Warren Averett LLC (205) 979-4100 wakm.com

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

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

Alabama Outdoor (205) 224-5815 newpointoutdoor.com Charter Media (205) 298-1600 chartermedia.com Means Advertising, Inc. (205) 271-9980 meansadv.com Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 myhelenacitynews.com

The Abbey at Inverness (205) 991-9060 The Huntley Apartments (205) 621-7062 Turtle Lake Apartment Homes (205) 991-3719 turtlelakeapts.info Wellington Manor Apartments (205) 621-0811 wellingtonmanorapts.com

ART GALLERY Blue Phrog Art Gallery (205) 665-3766 bluephroggallery.com ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Maplewood Lane Assisted Living (205) 620-2905 maplewoodlane.com Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 alabamanonprofits.org Aldridge Botanical Gardens (205) 682-8019 aldridgegardens.com Better Business Bureau (205) 558-2222 birmingham-al.bbb.org Birmingham Duplicate Bridge Club (205) 560-0706 bridgewebs.com/birmingham Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 birminghambuilder.com ATTORNEYS Law Services, LLC (205) 419-4414 alabamalawservices.com Allison, May & Kimbrough, LLC (205) 991-6367 allisonmay.com Alvis & Alvis, LLC (205) 444-4773 alvisandalvis.com Balch & Bingham, LLP (205) 488-5519 balch.com Bradford & Holliman, LLC (205) 663-0281 hollimanlaw.com Elizabeth A. Roland, P.C. (205) 620-1278 elizabethroland.com Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC (205) 982-3325 ginamcdonaldlaw.com Gregory Law Firm, P.C. (205) 799-0380 gregorylawfirm.us Law Office of Charles C. Dawson, Jr., LLC (205) 516-3132 charlesdawsonlaw.com Patrick E Kennedy, P.C. (205) 664-9399

Plexamedia, Inc. (256) 547-0805 plexamedia.com

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

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

Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167 anindooradvantage.com

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

RichardsonClement PC (205) 572-4100 richardsonclement.com

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES Crown Trophy (205) 621-7393 crowntrophy.com

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

Rosen Harwood, PA (205) 344-5000 RosenHarwood.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

MGB Marketing (205) 991-6332 mgbapparel.com AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING PROGRAM Kumon of Birmingham-Greystone (205) 994-7200 kumon.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce The Majors Law Firm, LLC (205) 937-9960 themajorslawfirm.com

BAKERY Donut Joes (205) 663-6006

Cherokee Campground (205) 428-8339 cherokeecampground.info

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

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

AUCTION Granger, Thagard & Associates, Inc. (205) 326-0833 gtauctions.com

Highland Gourmet Scones, LLC (205) 991-0442 highlandgourmet.com

CARPET & RUG CLEANING Heaven’s Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning (205) 618-9150 heavensbestofbirmingham.com

Southern Roots (205) 602-8085 COMMUNICATIONS - WIRE & CABLE INSTALLATION Spectrum Business (205) 824-5558 business.spectrum.com

Hairway to Heaven, LLC (205) 664-7770

CATERING SERVICES Relish 205 (205) 612-9135 relish205.com

COMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS Sullivan Communications, Inc. (205) 988-5522 sullivancomm.com

Salon Alisel and Kids (205) 266-6304 facebook.com/salonaliselandkids

Rx Catering (205) 822-2837 rxcatering.net

Switch Audio Video (205) 266-7983 switch-av.com

Seventh Heaven Family Hair Care (205) 669-4092 seventhheavensalon.com

The Happy Catering Co. (205) 251-8925 happycatering.net

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

AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH Blue Rain Express Car Wash (205) 874-6460 blueraincarwash.com

Studio V Salon (205) 620-4886 studiovhelena.com

Yellow Bicycle Catering (205) 834-5871 yellowbicyclecatering.com

BEVERAGE Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies located inside Snider’s Pharmacy (205) 678-3899

CELLULAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICE Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless (205) 822-2526 cellularsales.com

Kai’s Koffee (205) 352-2290 acupofkai.weebly.com Vineyard Brands, Incorporated (205) 980-8802 vineyardbrands.com

Pearce & Associates Auction Company (205) 664-4300 AuctionbyPearce.com AUDIO/VIDEO EXPERIENCE FOR BUSINESS Lighting & Lamp (205) 271-1423 lightingandlamp.com

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS DonohooAuto, LLC (205) 444-9333 donohooauto.com 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 Story Automotive, LLC (205) 332-3801 storyautomotive.com Susan Schein Automotive Group (205) 664-1491 susanschein.com AUTOMOBILE RENTAL Enterprise Rent-A-Car (205) 403-7455 enterprise.com AUTOMOBILE REPAIR Cahaba Tire (205) 663-0433 cahabatire.com Cassady & Self Glass Company (205) 252-4284 cassadyandselfglass.com Empire Autohaus (205) 664-5757 empireautohaus.com Express Oil Change & Service Center (205) 945-1771 expressoil.com Melton Automotive (205) 663-8088 meltonautomotive.com

BEAUTY SALONS Hair Expressions (205) 991-1646

BEVERAGE - DISTRIBUTOR Buffalo Rock Company (205) 940-9799 buffalorock.com BOWLING ALLEY Oak Mountain Lanes (205) 403-7466 oakmountainlanes.com BUSINESS & PERSONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Alabama Technology Network (205) 856-8000 atn.org Renaissance Enterprises (205) 271-9732 The GREAT, The GOOD, and The GONE (205) 568-2526 thegreatthegoodandthegone.com BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Melinda Thomas Creative (646) 469-1264 melindathomascreative.com PrimePay LLC (205) 510-9401 primepay.com Professional Translations Inc. (888) 546-1422 professionaltranslations-inc.com BUSINESS FURNISHINGS Business Electronics (205) 942-6007 businesselectronics.com

Texaco Xpress Lube (205) 678-5050

DeKalb Office Alabama (205) 281-2958 dekalboffice.com

AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER AGC Automotive Americas (205) 685-1000 agc-automotive.com

CAMPGROUND Birmingham South Campground (205) 664-8832 birminghamsouthcampground.com

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

Adaptive Aquatics (205) 807-7519 adaptiveaquatics.org

SCORE (205) 264-8425 score.org

Alabaster Arts Council (205) 664-9273 alabastercityfestonline.com

Shelby County Arts Council (205) 669-0044 shelbycountyartscouncil.com

Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620

Shelby County Community Corrections (205) 669-8965

Verizon Wireless 280 Store (205) 991-9229 Opt. 3 verizonwireless.com

American Cancer Society (800) ACS-2345 cancer.org

Shelby County Community Services (205) 669-3740 shelbyal.com

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Calera Chamber of Commerce (205) 668-3023 calerachamber.org

American Diabetes Association (205) 870-5172 diabetes.org

Shelby County Humane Society (205) 669-3916 shelbyhumane.org

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

Shelby Emergency Assistance (205) 665-1942 shelbyemergencyassistance.com

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

The Arc of Shelby County (205) 664-9313 thearcofshelby.org

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

The Jimmie Hale Mission (205) 323-5878 jimmiehalemission.com

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce (205) 663-4542 shelbychamber.org Montevallo Chamber of Commerce (205) 665-1519 montevallocc.com CHECK RECOVERY CheckMate (205) 608-3929 CHIROPRACTIC CARE Deep Roots Apotheke and Clinic (205) 790-4102 deeprootsapothekeandclinic.com The FARM: Functional Athletic Rehabilitation & Medicine (205) 419-1595 chirofarm.com CHURCHES Alabaster First United Methodist Church (205) 663-0509 alabasterfumc.org Christ Church United Methodist (205) 991-5065 CLOTHING RETAIL & ACCESSORIES America’s Thrift Store (205) 856-1234 americasthrift.com Gameday in Style (205) 637-7003 gamedayinstyle.com Highland Shoe Company (205) 783-5325 lj’s boutique (205) 746-5198 shopljsboutique.com Oh My Boutique & Gifts (205) 624-3043

Boy Scouts of America - Greater Alabama Council (205) 969-4244 1bsa.org Buck Creek Civitan Club (205) 533-3502 civitan.org Developing Alabama Youth Foundation (205) 664-1600 thedayprogram.com Disability Rights and Resources (205) 251-2223 drradvocates.org Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area (205) 942-6277 eastersealsbham.org Gateway Shelby County (205) 510-2780 gway.org Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports (205) 602-0907 physicalfitness.alabama.gov High Noon ‘’STRESS BUSTER’’ (205) 370-7541 hnstressbuster.com Junior Achievement of Greater Birmingham (205) 290-9365 birmingham.ja.org

The Salvation Army (205) 663-7105 birminghamsalvationarmy.org United Way of Central Alabama (205) 251-5131 uwca.org Vineyard Family Services (205) 533-7852 vfsdads.com Virginia College (205) 943-3970 vc.edu Zamora Shrine Center (205) 956-3636 zamoratempleonline.com COMPUTER SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Ascend Web Development (205) 203-9101 ascendwebdevelopment.com Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (205) 980-9903 cvcsllc.com DLD Business Solutions, Inc. (205) 533-9458 dldbsi.com Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304

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

COMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS SouthernLINC Wireless (205) 992-6166 southernlinc.com

King’s Home (205) 678-8331 kingsranch.org

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce COMPUTER SOFTWARE ISCS (408) 362-3000 iscs.com

CUSTOM STAINED GLASS Buck Creek Stained Glass (205) 541-3322 buckcreekglass.com

Lewis Computer Consulting Group, Inc. (205) 533-6114

DANCE SCHOOL Studio Vive, LLC (205) 685-8483 mystudiovive.com

CONCIERGE SERVICES Shelby Concierge (844) 874-6423 shelbyconcierge.com CONSIGNMENT Easy Street Resale (205) 637-3313 easystreetresale.com Favorite Laundry (205) 533-7861

Benjamin A. Crunk, DDS, LLC (205) 665-2031 crunkdds.com Calera Dental Center, P.C. (205) 620-3312 caleradentalcenter.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 Shelby County Economic Development Authority (205) 620-6640 sceida.org

Canales Orthodontics (205) 621-1111 canalesortho.com

EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT Alabama 4H Center (205) 669-4241 alabama4hcenter.org

Hall Cosmetic and Family Dentistry (205) 991-7840 birminghamdmd.com

Alabama Wildlife Center (205) 663-7930 awrc.org

Champion Technologies, LLC (205) 663-6116

Indian Springs Pediatric Dentistry (205) 739-7773 indianspringskidsdentistry.com

American Village (205) 665-3535 americanvillage.org

Dunn Construction Company, Inc. (205) 592-3866 dunnconstruction.com

Kari Bartlett DMD, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (205) 663-6545

McWane Science Center (205) 714-8372 mcwane.org

Hoar Construction, LLC (205) 803-2121 hoarllc.com

Shelby Pediatric Dentistry (205) 419-7444 shelbypediatric.com

EDUCATION - SCHOOLS Alabaster City Board of Education (205) 663-8400 alabasterschools.org

Hoar Program Management (205) 423-3500 hoarpm.com

Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, PC (205) 663-6545 thomasdudney.com

M.J. Harris, LLC (205) 380-6800 mjharris.com

Toothbud Dentistry (205) 668-7766 toothbudcalera.com

Roy Martin Companies (205) 621-6333

DEVELOPERS Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809

Washed by the Water Children’s Consignment (205) 243-5731 washedbythewater.com

Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

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

Champion Cleaners of Hoover (205) 408-2797 championcleaners.com

CONSTRUCTION Adams Homes, LLC (205) 620-1173 adamshomes.com

Winston Contracting, LLC (205) 620-6110 Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. (205) 620-4132 wiregrassconstruction.com

Creed, Incorporated (205) 621-0809 DIRECT MAIL MARKETING Mspark (205) 620-6200 mspark.com

Venue 31 (205) 202-1306 pelhameventcenter.com

Tutor Doctor of Birmingham (205) 789-7574 hometutoringbirmingham.com

EVENT PLANNING Apex Valet & Rare Transportation (205) 991-0532 apexvalet.com

ELECTRICAL SERVICES Alabaster Electric Supply (205) 663-1143 alabasterelectric.com

EVENT STAGING On-Site Productions (205) 434-4040 onsitereceptions.com

Inline Electric & Lighting Showroom (205) 982-7511 inlinelighting.com

EXTENDED STAY AHI Corporate Housing (205) 987-7797 theahigroup.com

Marcum Electric, Incorporated (205) 664-1415

Homewood Suites Birmingham Riverchase (205) 637-2900 homewoodsuites.com

Day Eye Center (205) 987-2308 dayeyecenter.com

Covenant Classical Schools & Daycare (205) 620-2626 covenantclassical.com

ENGINEERS AECOM Transportation (205) 970-0744 aecom.com

Jill K. Meyer, MD (205) 663-3937 drsmeyerandmercer.net

Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 faulkner.edu

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

Jefferson State Community College (205) 520-5900 jeffstateonline.com

Home Depot Supply Chain (205) 230-4030

Kingwood Christian School (205) 663-3973 kingwoodchristianschool.com

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Grade Power Learning (205) 620-2373 gradepowerlearning.com

Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena (205) 620-6448 pelhamciviccomplex.com

Swift Staffing (205) 329-1650 swiftstaffing.net

CONSULTING Jennifer Campbell Consulting (917) 674-8332 jennifercampbellconsulting.com

Payscape Advisors (205) 591-0981 payscapeadvisors.com

EDUCATION-TRAINING AND TUTORING d!scover ITT (205) 989-4944 discoveritt.com

Cornerstone Christian School (205) 669-7777 cornerstonechargers.com

ITT Technical Institute (205) 497-5700 itt-tech.edu

DRY CLEANING SERVICES Champion Cleaners of Calera (205) 668-4727 championcleaners.com

EVENT & MEETING SPACE Cahaba Grand Conference Center (205) 443-6767 cahabagrand.com

EYE CARE Alabaster Eye Care (205) 624-3088 alabastereyecare.com

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

Vital Records Control of Alabama (205) 668-0554 vitalrecordscontrol.com

University of Montevallo (205) 665-6230 montevallo.edu

Express Employment Professionals (205) 981-1141 SBirminghamAL.ExpressPros.com

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

CREDIT CARD & ELECTRONIC FUND SERVICES Clearent, LLC (205) 470-9710 clearent.com

EVENT ESPN/BBVA Compass Bowl (205) 733-3776 bbvacompassbowl.com

Brown Mackie College (205) 909-1500 brownmackie.edu

Indian Springs School (205) 988-3350 indiansprings.org

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Lambert Record Center (205) 224-5711 lambertrecordcenter.com

Shelby County Schools Education Foundation (205) 682-5255 shelbyedfoundation.org

AVEDA Institute Birmingham (205) 769-3500 avedainstitutessouth.edu

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

CONVENIENCE STORES Sunny Food Stores (205) 403-0456

EQUIPMENT RENTAL Trigreen Equipment (205) 605-0412 trigreenequipment.com

EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES & SERVICES Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542 joblink.alabama.gov/ada

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE DeShazo Crane Company (205) 664-2006 deshazo.com

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

Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910 shelbyed.k12.al.us

Pelham City Schools (205) 620-6527 pelhamcityschools.org Shelby County Board of Education (205) 682-7000 shelbyed.k12.al.us Shelby County College & Career Center (205) 682-6650 shelbyed.k12.al.us

Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. (205) 298-6074 bargewaggoner.com Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. (205) 664-8498 carrengineers.com Neel-Schaffer, Inc. (205) 397-3800 neel-schaffer.com Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 940-6420 sain.com ENTERTAINMENT Comedienne JOY~The Queen of Clean (205) 482-6999 joythequeenofclean.com Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (205) 985-4900 theoakmountainamphitheater.com ENVIRONMENTAL - WASTE MANAGEMENT Amwaste LLC (205) 313-0423

Homewood Suites Inverness (205) 995-9823 birmingham.homewoodsuites.com

Pelham Eye Care (205) 664-1575 pelhameyecare.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Inverness (205) 995-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Mountain Brook (205) 802-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Pelham (205) 987-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of the Colonnade (205) 967-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Vestavia Hills (205) 979-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Tracey L. Mercer OD, PC (205) 968-1160 Vision Source - Dr. Michael Blackburn, Optometrist (205) 980-5152 VisionSource-Blackburn.com

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

Avadian Credit Union Corporate (205) 985-2864 avadiancu.com Avadian Credit Union Greystone (205) 437-3696 avadiancu.com 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 BankTrust (205) 665-3332 peoplesbt.com BB&T Bank of Pelham (205) 445-2345 bbt.com Bryant Bank (205) 408-6401 bryantbank.com Central State Bank (205) 605-0350 centralstatebank.com First Commercial Bank - Commercial Lending (205) 868-4896 firstcommercialbank.synovus.com First Commercial Bank - Pelham (205) 803-4593 firstcommercialbank.com First US Bank of Calera (205) 668-0425 firstusbank.com First US Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3550 firstusbank.com First US of Harpersville (205) 672-8752 firstusbank.com HeritageBank of the South - Chelsea (205) 678-2265 eheritagebank.com HeritageBank of the South - Pelham (205) 620-1126 eheritagebank.com

Wells Fargo of Hoover (205) 354-1020 wellsfargo.com

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 legacycreditunion.com

Wells Fargo of Inverness (205) 980-2460 wellsfargo.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 Regions Financial NA (205) 264-4993 regions.com Regions Financial of Alabaster @ Hwy 31 (205) 716-1640 regions.com Regions Financial of Greystone (205) 980-4400 regions.com Regions Financial of Helena (205) 685-1680 regions.com Regions Financial of Pelham (205) 663-0723 regions.com Renasant Bank at Park Place (205) 716-3475 renasantbank.com Renasant Bank of Chelsea (205) 678-2080 renasantbank.com Renasant Bank of Pelham (205) 663-3834 renasantbank.com USAmeriBank of Inverness (205) 408-2000 usameribank.com Wells Fargo at Brook Highland (205) 948-1400 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo of Riverchase (205) 403-4100 wellsfargo.com Woodforest National Bank (205) 664-3550 woodforest.com Horizons Financial Group, Inc. (205) 871-7743 horizonsfinancial.com

The Petal Cart (205) 624-4333 FOOD Southeastern Food Merchandisers (205) 664-3322 southeasternfood.com FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES SYSCO Food Services of Central Alabama, Incorporated (205) 668-0001 sysco.com FOOD - SEASONINGS A.C. Legg, Incorporated (205) 324-3451 aclegg.com

MassMutual - Alabama Agency (205) 244-1141 massmutual.com

FOOD WHOLESALE Bud’s Best Cookies (205) 987-4840 budsbestcookies.com

MetLife Premier Client Group of the South (205) 440-4624 metlife.com

FREIGHT BROKERAGE RangeWay Carriers (205) 623-5722 rangewaycarriers.com

Wealth Planning Services (205) 795-2013 wealthplanningservices.com

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

Wealth Strategies, LLC (205) 397-3333 wsllc.us FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES H&R Block - Richard Gibson (205) 621-1082 hrblock.com

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

Magic City Capital, LLC (205) 378-9223 magiccitycapital.com

GOLF Ballantrae Golf Club (205) 620-GOLF (4653) ballantraegolf.com

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

Bent Brook Golf Club (205) 428-9600 BentBrook.com

FIRE & WATER RESTORATION K&S Done Right, LLC (205) 834-9904 knsdoneright.com

Eagle Point Golf Club (205) 991-9070 eaglepointgolfclub.com

ServPro of Birmingham (205) 664-6770 servpro.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

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

FLOORING, CARPET, HARDWOOD Floor Coverings International (205) 370-9118 birmingham. floorcoveringsinternational.com

Wells Fargo at Oak Mountain (205) 403-4115 wellsfargo.com

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

Wells Fargo at The Summit (205) 948-1000 wellsfargo.com

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

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (205) 254-5931 wellsfargo.com

FLORISTS Flowerz N’ More (205) 620-0000

Wells Fargo of Alabaster (205) 620-1009 wellsfargo.com

Pelham Flowers by Desiree (205) 663-9028 pelhamflowersbydesiree.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 City of Chelsea (205) 678-7260 cityofchelsea.com City of Columbiana (205) 669-5800 cityofcolumbiana.com City of Helena (205) 663-2161 cityofhelena.org City of Hoover (205) 444-7500 hooveral.org

City of Leeds (205) 699-2585 leedsalabama.com City of Montevallo (205) 665-2555 cityofmontevallo.com City of Pelham (205) 620-6400 pelhamonline.com City of Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0100 vestaviahills.net City of Vincent (205) 672-2261 townofvincent.com Indian Springs Village (205) 987-2581 indianspringsvillage.org Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 townofharpersville.com Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 mtlaurel.com Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 westoveralabama.org Town of Wilsonville (205) 669-6180 wilsonvilleal.com Town of Wilton (205) 665-2021 wiltonalabama.com GOVERNMENT - COUNTY Shelby County (205) 670-6550 shelbyal.com Circuit and District Court (205) 669-8588 Shelby County Attorney (205) 669-6783 Shelby County Circuit Clerk (205) 669-3760 18jc.alacourt.gov Shelby County Commission, District 1 (205) 670-9424 Shelby County Commission, District 2 (205) 427-4289 Shelby County Commission, District 3 (205) 665-9573 Shelby County Commission, District 4 (205) 663-7334 Shelby County Commission, District 5 (205) 988-4483 Shelby County Commission, District 6 (205) 988-0658 Shelby County Commission, District 7 (205) 985-7179 Shelby County Commission, District 8 (205) 982-8717 Shelby County Commission, District 9 (205) 678-2020 Shelby County Coroner (205) 669-3846 Shelby County Department of Development Services (205) 620-6650 shelbyal.com Shelby County Director of Public Works (205) 669-3869

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

iBERIABANK (205) 414-3660 iberiabank.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Shelby County District Attorney (205) 669-3750 Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (205) 669-3999 shelbyal.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

Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

Shelby County Juvenile Services (205) 669-3831 Shelby County Planning Commission (205) 960-7220 shelbyal.com Shelby County Probate Judge (205) 669-3713 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 aprilweaver.com Representative Mike Hill (205) 685-5504

U. S. Representative Gary Palmer - 6th Congressional District (205) 968-1290 palmer.house.gov U. S. Senator Richard Shelby’s Office (205) 731-1384 GRAPHIC DESIGN Kopri Signs & Graphics, LLC (205) 903-1642 kopripromotions.com GROCERS Sav Mor Food Outlet (205) 668-2315 savmorcalera.com

State Senator Jim McClendon (205) 467-2656 jimmcclendon.org State Senator Slade Blackwell (205) 324-7676

The Watts Agency- Pelham (205) 216-4960

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

Tyler Watts & Associates, LLC (205) 822-5477

Lhoist North America (BOLD) (205) 621-3331 lhoist.us

JUNK REMOVAL Junk King of Birmingham (205) 753-9313 junk-king.com

Skin Therapy, LLC (205) 568-5677 skintherapyspa.net

Summer Classics (205) 620-6660 summerclassics.com

Plant Power & Control Systems, LLC (205) 663-4433 plantpower.com

HEALTH & FITNESS Healthsouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital (800) 945-3333 healthsouthlakeshorerehab.com

Urban Home Market (205) 980-4663

SEPCO, Sealing Equipment Products Company (205) 403-7500 sepcousa.com

Iron Tribe Fitness 280 (205) 873-2135 IronTribeFitness.com Snap Fitness (205) 601-9291 snapfitness.com St. Vincent’s One Nineteen (205) 408-6600 onenineteen.com YMCA - Alabaster Branch (205) 663-6504 ymcabham.org

Advanced Weight Loss Clinic @ Pelham (205) 304-0344 letslose.com Advocare - Jones (205) 821-6711 championswebinar.com ARCpoint Labs of Birmingham (205) 582-4055 birmingham-al-greystone.arcpointlabs. com It’s About Time Urgent Care (205) 657-1719 itsabouttimeuc.com Juice Plus + (205) 332-5255 vickieverett.juiceplus.com Living Nurtured (205) 610-9730 livingnurtured.com Plexus Worldwide Independent Ambassador #358568 (205) 876-5553 twilaray.myplexusproducts.com

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The Watts Agency- Helena (205) 216-4960

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

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

State Senator Cam Ward (205) 566-6746 camward.com

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

Rodan + (205) 777-2340 amywilson.myrandf.com

Shelby County Legislative Office (205) 620-6610 shelbylegislators.com

State Representative Matt Fridy (205) 280-0260

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

JEWELRY & GIFTS M&M Jewelers, Inc. (205) 991-0593 mmjewelersbirmingham.com

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

State Representative Jim Carns (334) 242-7600 legislature.state.al.us

HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES Aaron’s Sales and Lease (205) 620-2513 aarons.com

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING Ron Haynes (870) 761-7881 corter.com

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

Senator Jeff Sessions Office (205) 731-1500 sessions.senate.gov

State Representative Jack Williams (205) 862-5041

HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTION Amedisys, Inc. (256) 347-4232 amedisys.com

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

Encore Resales Inc. (205) 358-7690 encoreresales.com

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

State Representative Dickie Drake (205) 699-7392

HEALTH INSURANCE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 bcbsal.org

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

HEALTH & BEAUTY Mary Kay Cosmetics - Alison Richardson (205) 616-4479 marykay.com/akirichardson

Senator J.T. Waggoner (205) 978-7405

State Representative Allen Farley (334) 242-7767

Skin Wellness Center of Alabama (205) 871-7332 skinwellnessal.com

HOME HEALTH CARE Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice (205) 685-0421 comfortcarehomehealth.com New Beacon Hospice of Alabaster (205) 620-3508 newbeacon.org Vitas Healthcare (205) 624-6310 vitas.com HOME HEALTH CARE - NONMEDICAL Home Instead Senior Care (205) 822-1915 homeinstead.com HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING Bath Fitter (205) 876-1760 bathfitter.com Brown Lumber & Building Supply (205) 669-6715 brownlumberco.net 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) 592-5653 grandviewhealth.com Noland Hospital Shelby (205) 620-8641 nolandhealth.com Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 baptisthealthalabama.org St. Vincent’s Health System (205) 930-2134 stvhs.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Sawyer Solutions (844) 448-7767 sawyersolutionsllc.com INSURANCE Allstate Insurance - Erdman Agency (205) 981-3000 agents.allstate.com Bobby Molan Insurance, Inc. (205) 621-9000 farmersagent.com Farmers Insurance, Summerlin Agency (205) 358-8035 farmersagent.com Karen Ross Miller Allstate Agency (205) 620-1120 agents.allstate.com Mass Mutual - Howell Agency (205) 244-8612 massmutual.com MetLife Auto & Home - Mary Baldwin (205) 903-0095 marybaldwin.metlife.com Mittie Brown Farmers Insurance Agency (205) 664-1944 farmersagent.com Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517 Philip Richards Agency, LLC (205) 823-5400 Rux Carter Insurance (205) 669-3158 ruxcarterinsurance.com Standifer Insurance Group (205) 664-3200 standiferinsurancegroup.com State Farm Insurance, Berryman Agency (205) 663-6310 anthonyberryman.com State Farm Insurance, Logan Deen Agency (205) 582-2030 logandeen.com

KITCHEN TOOLS Pampered Chef (205) 403-2801 pamperedchef.biz/cookingmary LIBRARIES Albert L. Scott Public Library (205) 664-6822 shelbycounty-al.org North Shelby Library (205) 439-5500 northshelbylibrary.org LIGHTING Forza Energy (205) 368-8337 forzaenergy.com LOANS All American Check Cashing, Inc. (205) 620-4040 allamericancheckcashing.com Easy Money - Pelham (205) 564-7000 goeasymoney.com Tower Loan of Alabaster (205) 605-7741 towerloan.com LODGING Best Western/Oak Mountain Inn (205) 982-1113 bestwestern.com Birmingham Marriott Hotel (205) 968-3775 marriott.com Fairfield Inn & Suites Pelham (205) 987-9879 marriott.com Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point (205) 981-0024 hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn & Suites of Pelham (205) 313-9500 hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham-Inverness (205) 776-6370 ihg.com Holiday Inn Express Pelham (205) 987-8888 ihg.com Hyatt Place of Inverness (205) 995-9242 hyattplace.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel (205) 705-1234 wynfrey.regency.hyatt.com Oak Mountain Lodge of Riverchase/ Pelham (205) 985-9117 oakmountainlodge.com Quality Inn of Pelham (205) 444-9200 choicehotels.com Sleep Inn (205) 982-9800 choicehotels.com MAIL SERVICE Pitney Bowes (205) 822-9098 pitneybowes.com MANUFACTURER Cheney Lime & Cement Company (205) 625-3031 cheneylime.com

Saginaw Pipe Company, Inc. (205) 664-3670 saginawpipe.com MANUFACTURER - FOUNDRY Grede II, LLC (205) 669-5700 grede.com MARKETING Alabama Media Group (205) 732-5570 alabamamediagroup.com Brownstone Marketing Solutions (205) 789-3600 bmsllc.biz HotInShelbyCounty.Com (205) 907-6841 hotinshelbycounty.com MATTRESS RETAILER Mattress King of Greystone (205) 995-3144 mattressking.net MEDIA ABC 33/40 (205) 982-3942 abc3340.com Alabama’s 13 / WVTM TV (205) 933-1313 alabamas13.com Birmingham Business Journal (205) 322-0000 bizjournals.com CBS WIAT 42 (205) 322-4200 wiat.com Crosscreek Television Productions, Inc. (205) 663-4411 crosscreektv.com FOX6 WBRC-TV (205) 322-6666 myfoxal.com Joe Lockett Show (205) 821-2222 jlockettshow.com NBC 13 (205) 933-1313 alabamas13.com Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. (205) 669-3131 shelbycountyreporter.com

Psychiatry South, Inc. (205) 987-0724 psychiatrysouth.com Shelby Podiatry, P.C. (205) 663-3224 shelbypodiatry.com

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

Village Dermatology (205) 877-9773 villagedermatology.net

American Family Care of Greystone (205) 201-7290 americanfamilycare.com American Family Care of Pelham (205) 403-8902 americanfamilycare.com Baptist Health Center - Calera (205) 668-0626 Baptist Health Center - Helena (205) 664-9430

MILITARY SERVICE Birmingham Air National Guard (205) 714-2287 MOBILE DEVICE REPAIR iFix and Repair (205) 988-9555 ifixandrepair.com MORTGAGE InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC (205) 795-3833 interlincalabama.com/cgapen

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

MOVING Armstrong Relocation & Companies (205) 942-1625 armstrongrelocation.com

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

Changing Spaces Moving, Inc. (205) 972-0744 changingspacesmoving.com

Community of Hope Health Clinic (205) 685-4154 communityofhopeclinic.com

Motivated Movers (205) 995-7585 motivatedmovers.org

Northside Medical Associates (205) 672-2148 northsidemed.com

MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Alabama Firefighters Museum & Education Center (205) 983-4376 alabamafirefightersmuseum.org

MEDICAL - SPECIALIZED Alabama Allergy and Asthma Center (205) 871-9661 alabamaallergy.com

KCH Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767

Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, Incorporated (205) 985-7393 alabamaentassociates.com

Shelby County Historical Society, Inc. (205) 669-3912 rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alshelby/ schs.html

Alabaster Optical & Hearing Aid Service (205) 663-2177 alabasteroptical.com

Shelby County Museum & Archives (205) 669-3912 rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alshelby/ schs.html

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

Shelby Iron Works (205) 669-2465

CardioVascular Associates (205) 510-5000 cvapc.com

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

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

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

Ciamarra Communication Consulting (205) 447-1160 ciamarracommunicationconsulting.com

OFFICE SPACE - LEASING Regus (205) 314-4702 regus.com

Gastroenterology Associates NorthCentral Alabama, P.C. (205) 663-1023 gastrodocs.info Inverness Dermatology (205) 995-5575 invernessderm.com Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics - Shelby (205) 358-9120 lemaksports.com Narrows Family Eye Care (205) 980-4530 narrowsfec.com OHD, LLC (205) 980-0180 ohdusa.com

OFFICE SUPPLIES & SERVICES Office Depot (205) 945-2650 business.officedepot.com

AdvaPay Systems, LLC (205) 588-2618 advapaysystems.com Paychex Incorporated (205) 991-3990 paychex.com PEST CONTROL & SERVICES Cook’s Pest Control - South District Office (205) 980-0920 cookspest.com DC Scientific Pest Control (205) 495-9707 dcspestcontrol.com Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. (205) 663-1919 mrbuggs.com 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 PET SITTING SERVICE Alpha Dawg Pet Sitting, LLC (205) 249-4181 AlphaDawgPets.com PHARMACIES Brooklere Pharmacy (205) 664-1200 brooklererx.com Davis Drug (205) 669-6713 PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES Perlis Photography (205) 283-0807 perlisphotography.com Tommy Daspit Photographer (205) 516-6993 tommydaspit.com PHYSICAL THERAPY AccelAbility Physical Therapy (205) 685-1822 accelability.com Drayer Physical Therapy Institute (205) 668-6900 drayerpt.com Maximum Physical Therapy and Sports Wellness (205) 981-1690 maximumpt.net TherapySouth-Pelham/Alabaster (205) 664-8404 therapysouth.com PLUMBING SERVICES Funky Plumbing (205) 620-4921 funkyplumbing.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 PUBLICATIONS 280 Living/Hoover Sun (205) 313-1780 280living.com Women’s Exchange (205) 967-0085 womens-exchange.com RADIO STATION APH Radio 99.9 FM (205) 317-5228 aphradio.org Joe Lockett Show (205) 821-2222 jlockettshow.com REAL ESTATE AHI Properties (205) 682-9106 theahigroup.com Alabama Real Estate, Incorporated (205) 620-1048 alabamarealestateinc.net ARC Realty Shelby (205) 515-0917 arcrealtyco.com Associa McKay Management (205) 733-6700 mckaymanagement.com Farris Management Company, Inc. (205) 663-0572 Lannette Thomas - Realty South (205) 978-9000 lannettethomas.realtysouth.com Signature Homes (205) 989-5588 e-signaturehomes.com REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL Daniel Corporation (205) 443-4500 danielcorp.com EGS Commercial Real Estate, Inc. (205) 939-4440 egsinc.com Kee Properties, LLC (205) 915-0687 REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL Brik Realty (205) 206-4321 brikrealty.com Down South Realty / Mary Dunnaway (205) 966-8684

ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic (205) 621-3778 alabamaboneandjoint.com

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

Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (205) 939-3699 andrewssportsmedicine.com

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

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

PARAMEDICS Regional Paramedical Services (205) 664-1036 rpsems.com

Minuteman Press (205) 621-2722 alabaster.minutemanpress.com

RE/MAX - Over the Mountain (205) 601-6689 remax.com

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

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Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, Inc. (205) 849-3266 cokeconsolidated.com

Summit Media, Inc. (205) 326-2537 summitmediacorp.com WBHM (205) 934-2606 wbhm.org

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce RE/MAX First Choice (205) 663-4402 realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com RealtySouth - Inverness (205) 991-6565 realtysouth.com RealtySouth - Pelham (205) 663-3895 realtysouth.com Rudulph Real Estate (205) 879-4691 rudulphrents.com RECREATION Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 cityofalabaster.com

Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

Birmingham Barons Baseball (205) 988-3200 barons.com Oak Mountain State Park (205) 620-2520 alapark.com/OakMountain Pelham Racquet Club (205) 621-3380 Regions Tradition (205) 967-4745 brunoeventteam.com Shelby County Park and Recreation Authority (205) 991-2015 REFRIGERANT SOLUTIONS Refrigerant Solutions, Inc (205) 987-4745 rsichoice.com RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION Voice of Faith International Ministry (205) 621-7972 RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES The Maids (205) 871-9338 maids.com RESTAURANTS Bahama Buck’s Original Shaved Ice Company (205) 310-4677 Bahamabucks.com Bellinis Ristorante & Bar (205) 981-5380 ourbellinis.com Champy’s (205) 621-3991 champyschicken.com Chick-Fil-A at Inverness (205) 995-9925 chick-fil-a.com/inverness Chubb’s Grub Station (205) 664-8696 chubbsgrub.com Coal Yard Bar & Grill (205) 624-3614 Dairy Queen @ Brook Highland (205) 981-1501 Dairy Queen @ Chelsea (205) 678-3110 Dairy Queen @ Oak Mountain (205) 733-8075 Delicio’s Pizza (205) 968-2323 deliciopizzaandpasta.com Dixie Fish Company (205) 924-3493 dixiefish.com

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Eli’s Jerusalem Grill (205) 637-3658 Full Moon BAR-B-QUE (205) 620-4442 fullmoonbbq.com

Marvin’s Building Materials of Calera (205) 668-2608 Sam’s Club (205) 982-0596 samsclub.com

Golden Corral Corporation (205) 682-0150 goldencorral.net

Simply Infused (205) 408-4231

Golden Rule Bar-B-Q of Pelham (205) 621-4525 goldenrulebbq.com

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

Jake’s Southern & Caribbean Cafe (205) 624-3315 facebook.com/jakescafe.pelham

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

Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Alabaster (205) 605-0170 JimnNicks.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 Joe’s Italian Pizza Pasta & Cafe (205) 663-4111 joesitalianonline.com Johnny Ray’s @ Chelsea (205) 678-8418 johnnyraysbbq.com Johnny Ray’s on 52 (205) 664-0501 johnnyraysbbq.com Magic Wok (205) 668-1883 McAlister’s Deli of Pelham (205) 985-9797 mcalistersdeli.com Newk’s Eatery - Hoover (205) 588-8624 newks.com Newk’s Eatery - Inverness (205) 721-8923 newks.com Steak ‘n Shake of Alabaster (205) 620-5233 steaknshake.com Steak N’ Shake of Inverness (205) 980-4766 steaknshake.com Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe’ (205) 547-3638 tazikiscafe.com Texas Roadhouse (205) 985-7427 texasroadhouse.com The EGG & I (205) 874-9607 theeggandirestaurants.com The HoneyBaked Ham Company (205) 620-9899 myhoneybakedstore.com Zaxby’s of Alabaster (205) 663-5966 zaxbys.com RETAIL Belk (205) 685-9034 belk.com Costco Wholesale (205) 909-1039 costco.com

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market #3424 (205) 582-6183 walmart.com Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market #4756 (205) 663-8762 walmart.com Wal-Mart Supercenter #5262 (205) 987-0108 walmart.com RETAIL - ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Woody’s Unique Junque’ (205) 789-0800 woodscollectibles.com RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Danberry At Inverness (205) 443-9500 danberryatinverness.com ROOFING Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc (256) 232-1933 yellowhammerroofing.com RUBBER PRODUCTS Specification Rubber Products (205) 663-2521 specrubber.com SECURITY SERVICES Clear Solutions, Inc. (205) 618-8324 theclearsolutions.com Community Response Systems, LLC (800) 533-7201 communityresponsesystems.com Event Operations Group, Inc. (205) 685-4960 eventoperationsgroup.com SECURITY SYSTEMS ADT Security Services (205) 403-3164 adt.com ProtectionOne (205) 985-1017 protectionone.com SENIOR CARE FACILITY Sunshine Manor Adult Day Care (205) 403-0556 bamasunshine.com SHIPPING The UPS Store of Pelham (205) 664-2258 theupsstorelocal.com/1183 The UPS Store, Caldwell Mill / Valleydale in Hoover (205) 980-8180 hoover-al-2389.theupsstorelocal.com

SIGNS FASTSIGNS (205) 823-4045 fastsigns.com/198

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

Reliable Sign Services, Inc. (205) 664-0955 reliablesigns.com

International Expeditions (205) 428-1700 ietravel.com

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Shelby Ridge Nursing Home Rehab Select (205) 620-8500 shelbyridgehealthandrehab.com

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

SPORTS CLUB Alabama Soccer Association (205) 991-9779 alsoccer.org Bama Hockey Booster Club, Inc (256) 683-5560 bamahockey.net SPORTS EQUIPMENT Tandems, Ltd. (205) 991-5519 tandemsltd.com TS Arms (205) 587-1446 STORAGE Attic Plus Storage (205) 969-1860 atticplus.com STORAGE - FACILITIES Cool Box Private Storage (205) 685-0244 coolboxprivatestorage.com Rafiki Mini Storage (205) 620-6748 TATTOOS AND PIERCINGS Tattoo Expression (205) 620-0580 TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES Cornerstone Certified Public Accounting, LLC (205) 504-0497 cornerstonecpanow.com TELECOMMUNICATIONS AT&T - Alabama (205) 714-0523 att.com TW Telecom, Inc. (205) 263-2272 twtelecom.com TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES Business Telephones Incorporated (205) 988-8297 bticonnect.com IS Technologies (205) 314-8800 istphones.com TIRE WHOLESALER EBEN, Incorporated (205) 685-0935 Tire Engineers @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-2720 tireengineers.com TRADE EXCHANGE Trade Partners Exchange (205) 281-3353 tradepartnersexchange.com TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT & SOLUTIONS Telecom Transport Services, Inc. (205) 369-7201 telecom-transport.com Transportation South, Inc. (205) 663-2287 transportationsouth.com

UTILITY COMPANIES Alabama Gas Corporation (205) 716-2875 alagasco.com Alabama Power Company (205) 226-1720 alabamapower.com Birmingham Water Works Board (205) 244-4000 bwwsb.com SouthWest Water Company (205) 987-8352 CleanerCahaba.info VETERINARIAN Airport Veterinary Hospital, P.C. (205) 621-0500 Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic (205) 991-7986 cmacvet.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 DISPOSAL SERVICES Bin There Dump That (205) 406-5850 dumpsterrentalsbirmingham.com WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING Moore Coal Company, Inc. (205) 424-2705 moorecoal.com WASTE PRO (205) 425-4388 wasteprousa.com WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Trash Taxi of Alabama LLC (205) 419-4005 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

SHELBY SPOTTED

Groove on the Green at Greystone

Groove on the Green was held on July 25 on the Greystone Golf and Country Club Founders Course driving range and featured World Turning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fleetwood Mac tribute band.

1. Ann and Steve Vanderburg 2. Mark Blackburn and daughter Nila Wren 3. Chip and Marianne Prime 4. Jessica Shaw and Riley Hiers 5. Julie Kim and Anita DeStefanis 6. Anna Shinn, Scott Stone and Shannon Patterson 7. Lauren and Ryan Jackson 8. Laura and Jeff Tomko 9. Katrina Sanderson and Vickie Brewer 10. Sara McKay and Jenny Kimel 11. Mary Madison Hiers and Marilyn Steed

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Music and Fireworks in the Vineyard

People of all ages enjoyed music, food and fireworks at Music and Fireworks in the Vineyard on Aug. 15, hosted by Morgan Creek Winery in Harpersville. 1. Monterie Black, Frank Park, Patti Perkins and Ann Mask 2. Marcia Hendrix, Amy Freeman, Rachael Boyd, Eugenia Vanderpool and April Garrison 3. Jodie Swancott and Rory Ferrell 4. Patsy Martin and Myra Healy 5. Andrea Yunk, Christina Ward and Jennifer Foster 6. Jason, Jalona and Caden Patton 7. Shani and Brandon Wilson 8. Sarah Walker, Elizabeth Bryant and Katie Greenhill 9. Judy Lewis and Donna Canada

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DYW program

The 2016 Distinguished Young Woman program was held July 18 at Spain Park High School. 1. Overall winners were Lexey Blakely (First Alternate), Mary Grace Long (Distinguished Young Woman Shelby County 2016) and Elizabeth King (Second Alternate). 2. Hayden Dooley, left, was the winner of Spirit of Junior Miss award and $500 scholarship. 3. Nineteen girls from Shelby County participated in the Distinguished Young Women of Shelby County Class of 2016 on July 18 at 7 p.m. at Spain Park High School.

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5 Community pep rally

Hundreds of Alabaster residents turned out to celebrate the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports teams during an Aug. 20 community pep rally at Larry Simmons Stadium. 1. Officer Nathaniel Parker with his wife, Jamie, and daughter, Makayla 2. Kimberlee Campbell with her son, Seth 3. Gloria and Derek Henderson 4. Karl Hunt with Mark Richard 5. Zac Scholl and Austin Akins 6. Ashlee and Josh Elliott with Dian McCray 7. Rita Ferguson, Susie Machan and Kaitlin Henderson 8. Kelly and Matt Maddox 9. John Kessler with his son, John Lewis 10. Dr. Jeff Atkins with Thompson High School Principal Dr. Wesley Hester

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Thingamajig Convention

Hundreds of kids from Birmingham-area YMCAs converged on the YMCA Youth Center in Birmingham on July 31. 1. Cade Burch and Deisel Jones (Alabaster) 2. Adrianna Bryant, Kacelyn McGinnis, Nyah Thomas and Morgan Jones (Alabaster) 3. Emilie Chapple, Chloe Cummings, Ava Kurland and Halle King (Hargis Retreat) 4. Jacary McCurry and Connor East (Alabaster)

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Music on the TerraceInverness Country Club

On Friday nights, the Inverness Country Club has an event called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music on the Terrace.â&#x20AC;? The Club has someone come out and play music so that members can enjoy the views from the terrace, eat diner and listen to music. 1. Richard and Kellie Esposito 2. Charity and Brad Mooneyham and Ryan and Ashley Weber 3. Beverly and Tom Huddleston, Celebrating 52nd Wedding Anniversary 4. Bob and Debby Kristofco 5. Jennifer and Joe McLaughlin 6. Sonny and Judy Jones, Celebrating 50th Wedding Anniversary 7. Rick and Char Bonsack 8. Steve and Sherron Sacro 9. Betsy Clark and Dori Syx

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Movies in the Park

On July 24, the city of Alabaster hosted the last Family Movies in the Park of the summer at Veterans Park.

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1. Tayla Lewis, Torrey Kindall and Terry Willis 2. John, Jennifer, Mazie, Sadie and Jackson Reed 3. Joshua Ethridge and Kari Barlowe 4. Rachel Hickman, Emily Truncellito, James Truncellito, Carys Truncellito and Dominic Truncellito 5. Kimberly and Carley Cruz

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10th Annual Bring Your Sticks to the Stone

The 10th Annual Bring Your Sticks to the Stone golf scramble event was held at Greystone Golf and Country Club on Aug. 15. 1. Clint Calvert, Avery Owens, Robert Fuentes and Guy Gusmus 2. Scott Ferguson and Bracton Thoma 3. Chris Kahn and Steve Kahn 4. Robert Fuentes, Clint Calvert and Avery Owens 5. Dave Porter and Frank Paduch 6. William Hedden and Patrick Ward 7. Joel Foshee and Tony Jones. 8. Phillip Lozito, Hale Nelson and Gracson Morris 9. Randy Beckham and Christopher Schaffer

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Superhero face painting party at Chelsea Public Library

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Kristin Simpson with Starshine Faces took children through a superhero story as she painted their faces on July 22 during a Chelsea Public Library summer reading program. 1. Emily and Porter Davis 2. Alex and Jack Davis 3. Austin Roux 4. Lauren, Will and Hannah Quick 5. Luke and Ali Neill 6. Michael Waller

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GSCCC luncheon

The state of our schools was the theme of the July 29 Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. 1. Ethan Vice, Jennifer Campbell and John D. Browning 2. Meg Pepper, Colleen Kennedy and Fred Smith 3. David Hoyle and Pelham Police Chief Larry Palmer 4. Deberah Miller and Robin Hollingsworth 5. Angie Hester and Leigh Laatsch 6. Gena Davis, Julie Godfrey and Zachary McWhorter 7. Warrior and Jaxon Bearden 8. Paula Johnston, Jamie Green and Heather Bell-Lawing 9. Vicki Everett and Claire Davis

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Friends, Food & Wine

Coosa Valley Milling in Wilsonville held a ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; night out for some of their customers on Thursday, Aug. 20.

1. Erin & Amy Simoneaux & Dawn Carroll 2. Melissa McEwen & Helen McEwen 3. Alaina Samuels & Michelle Green 4. Bubbah Harrison, Frank McEwen & Billy Arrighi

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First day of school

Thousands of students in local school systems went back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 12 and Thursday, Aug. 13. 1. Pelham High student Tatum Ball, PHS student Donnie Ball, Riverchase Middle student Evan Pate and Valley Intermediate student Shelby Ball 2. Valley Intermediate fourth-grader Carson Dill and Pelham High freshman Grayson Dill 3. Ava Barco, Elvin Hill Elementary 4. Thompson Intermediate fourth-grader Stephanie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lexieâ&#x20AC;? Jones 5. Thompson High senior Emily Smith 6. Bela Aria Bloomfield, a second-grader at Calera Elementary 7. Addison Edwards, a student at Elvin Hill Elementary 8. Hannah Applebaum, Calera Intermediate 9. Avery Knight, a pre-kindergartener at Valley Elementary in Pelham 74 | ShelbyLiving.com

10. Valley Elementary School students Ava Cate Bradley and Curran Bradley 11. Addison Nemeth with Leigh Sullivan at Forest Oaks Elementary School 12. Hannah Kiester, a senior at Thompson High School 13. Thompson Intermediate School fifth-grader Josh Kiester and Thompson Sixth-Grade Center student Megan Kiester.

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‘Connecting the Dots’ Women’s Polka Dot Networking Luncheon

The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce held a women’s only networking luncheon with guest speaker Comedienne Joy on Aug. 27.

1. Barbara Zieba, Elise Hearn and Mary Norsworthy 2. Comedienne Joy, Amanda Windsor and Marcella Baker 3. Lisa Phillips, Chrisie Hawkins and Vicki Everett 4. Elizabeth Jackson, Ashley Thomas and Kara Weis

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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

RNs Alacare Home Health & Hospice is hiring Registered Nurses for the Clanton area. Join Alabama’s Elite Agency – family owned since 1970! EOE Apply on-line www.alacare.com

Rogers Cartage Company is looking for Dry-Bulk Lime and Cement Drivers for our Terminal in Alabaster, AL. Call Brian 800-507-8848 www.tankstar.com

All About The Kids Wedding gown and formal dresses, short and long; cut glass, vases and dishes; Pfaltzgraff 10-place setting- tea rose pattern. Hwy 31- 1 mile North of Thorsby on Right 205-646-2880

***Now Hiring*** Now accepting applications at all terminal locations • Paid Time Off/Holidays • Rewards and Recognition Programs • Retirement Plan/Company Match • Personal Benefits/ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance. floridarockandtanklines.com ACCEPTANCE LOAN COMPANY Personal Loans! Let us Pay Off Your Title Loans! Come by Acceptance Loan and apply for a loan today. 224 Cahaba Valley Rd Pelham, AL 35124 205-663-5821 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! There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions affecting 53 million adults and 300,000 children. www.arthritis.org

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 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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Foster a Dog...Save a Life! Bama Bully Rescue www.BamaBully.org Bama Concrete Birmingham is looking for a QC Manager. Must have knowledge of concrete, aggregates, mix design characteristics & performance, good math, communication & organizational skills a must. We offer competitive pay, BCBS, supplemental insurance, company vehicle, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Apply in person at any of our locations: 2180 Hwy 87, Alabaster 35007, 6500 Amber Hills Rd, Irondale 35173 Or 1088 Vulcan Dr, Bessemer 35022 Beelman is Now Hiring! Diesel Mechanic Needed for Our Montevallo Terminal. Call Glen Madsen @ 205-665-5507 or email resume to: jobs@beelman.com 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 Bridge Lessons Learn New Tricks. Birmingham Duplicate Bridge Club 144 Business Center Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244 205-560-0706 www.bridgewebs.com/ birmingham Beginner and Refresher Lessons. American Contract Bridge League

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. From drivers to logistics and operations to maintenance and driver relationships, at Boyd Bros., its more than just a job. Come check us out! www.boydbros.com CDL Skills & Test Training, LLC Day & Evening Classes Hoover/Pelham Area 205-253-5960 • cdlskillstesting.com 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 PT Driver for Dry Cleaner Delivery. Salary + commission, Five days, 25 hours/week Call Billy: 205-602-3842. 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 Drivers Wanted: Class A CDLHome Daily, Full & Part-time. Childersburg area. 256-591-3169 or 256-892-7692 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 Annie.Miller @dchsystem.com Apply online at: www.dchsystem.com TARGET AUCTION. Advanced Real Estate Marketing. 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com

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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 Detail 866-432-0430 ESDschool.com $3000 SIGN ON BONUS NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT, is accepting applications for local drivers in the Calera and Leeds, AL, area. Must have class A CDL, good driving record, 1 yr verifiable tractor trailer experience. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-668-3316. 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.

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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 NOW HIRING Housekeeping/Janitorial In Alabaster Area. Apply Now at First Choice Personnel, 7001 Crestwood Blvd, Suite 118, Birmingham, AL 35201 205-510-3100 www.fcpersonnel.com 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 Commercial Driver Positions Available for Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia locations. 2-years commercial driving experience and clean 3-year MVR required. Benefits included! Home at night! Apply online: www.foleyproducts.com Or On-Site: 1091 Scott Dr. Clanton, AL 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 Real Estate Auctions ~ John Dixon & Associates www.johndixon.com

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 $3,000 Sign On Bonus 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 Truck Driver / Debris Loader Operator. CDL Required. Full or Part Time. Drug Test Required. 205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144 Immediate-Opening: Class A or B CDL-drivers. Must have 2-3 years’ experience, ability to work nights, days- some out-of-town travel. Tri-axle dump experience preferred. Home weekends when working out-of-state. Clean criminal background/good driving record required. For more details: 205755-7264 Or Apply-in-person: Lake Mitchell Construction Others buy Gold, We buy Jewelry! 205-251-3381 Downtown Birmingham www.levysfinejewelry.com 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 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 Service Technician • Top Pay, Benefits & Commission! Apply in person: Mainline Heating & Air 400 Hillwood Park S. Alabaster (205) 664-4751 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 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 Ignite Your Career with Mspark! For current openings, visit: www.mspark.com/ our-company/careers/or send resume: wscott@mspark.com. Mspark offers competitive compensation, benefits and a team-oriented work environment. EOE. Myer Place, Columbiana 2 br-1 bath with laundry. Now taking applications. 669-6120 or 369-0015 Class-A CDL DriverDry Bulk/Pneumatic Birmingham,AL. Must be 25+, have clean driving record, twoyears 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 Opening - PT/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 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 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 OTR Class A Driver in Montgomery, AL. • 3 years experience • $.40-.50 per mile • Paid weekly • BCBS Insurance • Home Weekends • EZ & prepass • Safety bonus Call: (334) 288-8106 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. HIRING Afternoon Teachers for Christian Early Learning Center, 6wks to 4k in Helena. Also, hiring Subs. Call 426-1910 or email resume to bill@rbchelena.org

WE WILL REMOVE ANYTHING FROM YOUR BUSINESS OR HOME... FROM FRONT YARD TO BACKYARD FROM ATTIC TO GARAGE 205-810-5829 Salvation Army Bi-Weekly Auction • 1401 FL Shuttlesworth Dr, Bham. Used electronics, furniture, equipment, brica-brac. Fee $4-$5. Public welcome! Call for details: (205)252-8151 PAINT ANY ROOM FOR ONLY $50 Walls, only 1 coat. Wallpaper removing, platerings and drywall repairs. Same day service. 205-699-1001 Mill Wright • Mechanical • Electrical • Hydraulic Repairs Helena Industrial Park Business. Five Years Experience Industrial. Metal Working, Machinery Rigging, Field Repairs, Installation, Operational. Experience of Equipment. Call Mr. Dooley 205-664-9644 Pelham’s best kept secret! Apartments are leasing fast so visit us today: 205-663-1101 or meadowwoodapts.info Baptist Health System See current openings & apply at www.baptisthealthalabama.org Southern Haulers LLC CDL Class A Drivers Needed Immediate openings for Regional CDL Class A Drivers. Tractor Trailer Dump & Flatbed. Req: 23 yrs of age, 1 yr Class A CDL exp necessary, good MVR. Excellent wages, medical & dental insurance, 401K, life insurance. If interested, call 1-800-537-4621 and ask for George, James, or Adam. southernhaulersllc.com EOE PLUMBERS NEEDED Call 682-2828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@sps9.com Electricians Needed Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Call 682-2828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@sps9.com

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 CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/ Pelham Call Stephen (205)663-2822 Super Service has NEW Southeast regional truck driving jobs & opportunities that offer weekly home time & better pay! See more at: driveforsuperservice.com T & T Plumbing and Service Don’t get in over your head... Call T & T for all your plumbing needs. Free estimates- Licensed and insured. 205-358-2499 Taylor Made 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 FORCEHIRING 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

The Tutoring Center BACK TO SCHOOL Get Your Year Started On the Right Foot 205-987-9577 www.hoover.tutoringcenter.com

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

Shipping Manager Manufacturing company is seeking Shipping Manager. Some duties include Management of Shipping Team, working on computer, pulling orders, receiving, driving forklift. Fax Resume & Salary Requirements to 205-668-0431.

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

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 888560-9644 or online www.wl-express.com

Landscape Position for Gated Community in North Shelby County • Apply Monday-Friday, 8am - 2pm Call 296-2329 or 991-4653 for directions & information. Dr. Robert F Bradford Jr. is proud to announce the opening of Toothbud Dentistry, in Calera. Medicaid accepted. Call ands chedule your appointment today! (205)668-7766

MANUFACTURED HOMES MOBILE HOMES with land. Ready to move in. Owner financing with approved credit. 3 bdrm., 2 bath. No renters.1-205-289-8899 VMFhomes.com Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website www. capstonedentalassisting.com or call (205) 561-8118 and get your career started! Villa Maria Apartments Affordable Housing for Ages 62 & above or Mobility Impaired • Income Based Rent • Gated Community 205-836-7839 205-833-0532 Call today for an application and/or appt.

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 High performance hearing aids at factory direct pricing. Save thousands by calling Zounds Hearing in Hoover at 205.383.4949 to schedule your free hearing exam.

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band, complimentary German Pumpkin Patch Express: Ride inspired hors d’oeuvres, drink the train to the Pumpkin Patch specials and dinner selections. and pick a perfect pumpkin Attire is country club casual or at the Heart of Dixie Railroad lederhosen. Museum in Calera. Lots of fun awaits at the Pumpkin Patch as Oct. 3 you visit the Great Pumpkin, Bark in the Park: Shelby take a hayride, bounce in the Humane Society’s Bark in inflatable bounce house and the Park will be held on Oct. participate in other family 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The activities. Train rides will be family friendly and dog friendly held every Saturday and Sunday event at Veterans Park in in October: Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24 Alabaster will feature adoption at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; booths with pups looking for Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and new homes, vendor booths with products and education Sundays at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. activities with techniques for pet owners. The event is free. Oct. 2 Seventh Annual Juried Art For more information, visit Exhibit: The Shelby County Shelbyhumane.org/bark-inArts Council will host the the-park-.php. Seventh Annual Adult Juried Art Gallery Exhibit through Oct. 2. Artists will compete for cash awards for Best of Show in each category, including painting, drawing, ceramics, 3D sculpture, photography and mixed media. Alabama artist Nelson Grice will be this year’s juror. Admission is free. Call 669-0044. Fun Friday – Oktoberfest: Invite friends and family to the greatest beer celebration at Greystone. The event on Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Founders Clubhouse will feature a Polka 80 | ShelbyLiving.com

the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at Heart of Dixie Harley-Davidson in Pelham, with kickstands up at 1 p.m. The escorted ride will have an after-party with lunch compliments of Courtyard Alabaster and live entertainment by The Sinners. Register online at Revvin4research.com or call 996-5463.

Oct. 7

Nature Story Time: Nature Story Time at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 7. Meet at the park office. There may be a chance for a short walk following the story, depending on the weather. Call Emily at 620-2520 for more information email oakmountain. Oktoberfest Celebration: An or Oktoberfest Celebration will naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov. be held at Greystone Golf and Country Club will be held on Oct. 8 Oct. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Industry Block Party: An Industry Block Party will be Founders Clubhouse. held at Summer Classics in Oct. 4 Pelham on Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. Revvin’ 4 Research Motorcycle to 1 p.m. A complimentary Charity Ride: The seventh lunch catered by Bellinis will annual “Revvin’ 4 Research” be provided, and attendees are Motorcycle Charity Ride will be encouraged to bring business held on Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 cards for chances to win door p.m. The cost is $35 for a single prizes, and then tour Summer rider and $50 for a 2-up rider. Classics. The event is sponsored Join Heart of Dixie Harley- by Summer Classics, located at Davidson for the ride benefiting 3140 Pelham Parkway, Suite 100,

and is co-hosted by the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. Respond by Oct. 5 to Brooke Story at brooke@ shelbychamber.org or 663-4542 ext. 105.

Oct. 9

‘The Mousetrap” onstage: South City Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” on Oct. 9-17. Directed by Donna Williamson, the performances will take place at Alpine Square, 2969 Pelham Parkway, Suites J-K, in Pelham. Tickets are $16 for adults, $13 for students and seniors and $11 for groups of 10 or more, paid in advance. For more information, call 621-2128, visit Southcitytheatre.com or email info@southcitytheatre.com.

Oct. 10

Little Warrior Run: The Little Warrior Run will be held Oct. 10 from 8-11 a.m. at Veterans Park in Alabaster. The event was created in memory of Jamie Parker’s son, who passed away at four days old. This is a certified and timed 5K run honoring all lost pregnancies, infants and children with a dove release at the end. The proceeds will fund the Brookwood Medical Auxiliary’s Family Support Services group, which provides support to families after a loss.

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The cost is $25 for adults and Oct. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Mt Laurel $20 for children. Library during the Mt Laurel Fall Festival for bargains on Oct. 10-11 books for all ages. All proceeds Cowboy Day: Old Baker benefit the library and assist in Farm’s Cowboy Day will be programming and purchasing Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m.- materials. The library is located dark and Sunday, Oct. 11 at 111 Olmsted Street. from 1 p.m.-dark. The event features shootouts, Western Oct. 24-25 music, hayrides, wagon rides, Cotton Pickin’ Celebration: hay mountain, pumpkin Old Baker Farm’s 2014 Cotton patch and more. Cost is $10 Pickin’ Celebration will be Oct. per person. Children under 24-25 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This age 2 are free. Admission annual event features living fee includes pumpkin and history and exhibitors from all events except food, arts across the South, including and crafts and horseback Native American arts and blacksmith, basket rides. Old Baker Farm is crafts, located at 1041 Farmingdale makers, broom makers and Road in Harpersville. Visit more. Admission is $10 per person and includes pumpkin Oldbakerfarm.com. and all events except food, arts Oct. 13 and crafts and horseback rides. Making Friends with Money: Children under 2 are free. Cash Are you at a crossroads in or check only. Old Baker Farm your life? Divorce, baby, career is located at 1041 Farmingdale change, kids leaving home, Road in Harpersville. Visit illness, loss of loved one, Oldbakerfarm.com. deployment. These changes turn our world upside down, Oct. 31 Animals of and have big impacts on our Nocturnal financial lives. The event will be Alabama: Come out to held on Oct. 13 at 6-7 p.m. at the the B-side Pavilion in the campground at Oak Mountain North Shelby Library. State Park in Pelham on Oct. Oct. 17 31 at 10 a.m. to learn some facts Mt Laurel Library Book about our nocturnal animals Sale: Stop by the Friends of and to make a mask of a bat, Mt Laurel Library book sale on owl or other nocturnal animal.

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WHY I LOVE SHELBY COUNTY

ROY SEWELL “Beautiful scenery, the outdoors and great healthcare”

oy Sewell is the president of Greystone Golf and Country Club. He and his wife, Cathy, have two grown daughters, Melissa and Heather. The University of Georgia graduate started out as a pharmacist but spent the majority of his career with Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals in Sales and Marketing. Upon retirement from Eli Lilly, Sewell and a business partner opened their own business in the automotive and finance sector. Photograph CONTRIBUTED What changes and milestones have you witnessed at the club over the years? During my 12 years as a member, I have observed many significant and positive changes at Greystone. These include the membership purchasing the club from the Daniel Corporation and becoming a member owned club. In 2014, the club signed an agreement with the Senior PGA Tour to host the first major tournament on the Senior Tour schedule (Regions Tradition) for a three-year period from 2016-2018. This is somewhat of a “homecoming” as Greystone hosted the Bruno’s Memorial Classic Senior Tour event from 1992-2005. Additionally, in 2014, Greystone began a major building initiative where we built a new Golf Operations Facility at the Founders Course, a new teaching center at the Legacy Course (both are now open) and are in the process of completing a complete renovation of the Founders Clubhouse lower level which will house a state-ofthe-art fitness center, child care, massage therapy, a new restaurant, bar and kitchen allowing us to better serve our current and new members as well as host larger and better events. What are your thoughts on Greystone hosting the Regions Tradition tournament in May 2016? The membership sees this as a true 82 | ShelbyLiving.com

homecoming as the Senior Tour returns to Greystone following its departure at the end of 2005. This time, however, the PGA Senior Tour returns as a major, which means a four-day tournament with the best golfers in the world. This is exciting for the membership as well as the entire Birmingham community. This event highlights the entire city of Birmingham and Shelby County as the world’s best Senior Tour players converge upon Birmingham, live television coverage is on the Golf Channel (providing great exposure for the community) and the event significantly benefits the entire city financially. What are Greystone Golf and Country Club’s plans moving forward? One of our goals is ensuring that the Champions Tour event is outstanding and we would like to see it remain at Greystone beyond the current contract period … The club will soon begin to initiate dialogue regarding a new medium- to long-term strategic plan that will look at our other facilities such as swim and tennis and begin to think about future needs. It is our belief that for the club to be a premier country club, we must continue to deliver the best experience for our members while creating a club that attracts new members. Growth in membership, the experience we deliver to our current membership along with staying current

with the changing needs and expectations of members/potential members is our key to success now and in the future. What do you love about Shelby County? Having never been to Birmingham prior to moving here, the first thing that attracted us to the community was the topography. My wife and I love mountains and Shelby County provides beautiful scenery to enjoy … We also enjoy the outdoors and enjoy hiking and the lakes in the area. Now that our children are grown, we enjoy the various restaurants and shopping that are available close to Greystone while the also having easy access to events that take place in downtown Birmingham. Additionally, Shelby County offers some of the best in health care resources in the Southeast. What are your hobbies? Golf, hiking and starting to enjoy canoeing and kayaking with my wife. My wife loves animal rescue and transport as well as crocheting. What is your favorite meal? My wife’s beef stroganoff. What is one thing you’ve always wanted to do or learn? Have always had an interest in learning to fly a small plane. If I were as successful at flying as golf, it would not be a pretty picture. l