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have never met Gabe Griffin, but I know his story. The 9-year-old Shelby County resident has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a rare and fatal form of muscular dystrophy that weakens muscles. I know about Gabe because his parents, Scott and Traci Griffin, have made it their mission to share his story with the world. They founded Hope4 Gabe, which is dedicated to raising awareness of and funds to fight the disease. In June, they launched Ride4Gabe, a 3,300 cross-country bicycle ride designed to shine a light on Duchenne and the 15,000 American boys who suffer from the disease. Michael Staley of Washington, D.C., and Wes Bates of Aurora, Colo., biked about 75 miles per day, and were joined by other cyclists along the way. The rest of the Bike4Gabe team accompanied the team as they make their way to Mobile. “Through awareness, I think great things can happen,” Scott said. “And I believe
through this ride that great things are going to happen.” One of Hope4Gabe’s goals is to raise awareness about eteplirsen, a drug that Scott said has been endorsed by prominent Duchenne researchers. The drug is intended to stop the progression of the disease, not reverse it. They would like the FDA to approve the drug through the FDA Safety and Innovation Act, which allows the agency to “speed patient access to safe and effective products.” Duchenne is an unforgiving disease. A child diagnosed with Duchenne will likely be in a wheelchair by age 12 and will die from the disease in his late teens or early 20s. Ride4Gabe ended a few weeks ago, but the Griffins’ fight will continue. To learn more about Duchenne, Hope4Gabe and how to help, read our story on page 20, then visit www.hopeforgabe. org. l
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ost kids can’t wait for summer to arrive, and most parents can’t wait for school to begin. Or is it the other way around? Everywhere you look, “Back to School” is prominent in office supply stores, grocery stores and clothing stores. Lisa Phillips, owner of SimpleWorks, While most businesses are excited Simpleworksmtsp.com with the frenzy of supply lists and lisa@simpleworksmtsp.com the revenue they produce, many 205.981.7733 parents and students might be dreading the arrival of another school year. Here are five tips to help with the transition from sleeping late and relaxed schedules to alarm clocks, homework, and morning rituals. Establish routines. It’s proven that children thrive with expected routines and schedules. Clearly communicate your expectations for bedtime, homework, and TV at the beginning of the school year. While teachers will be setting up classroom expectations, it’s important to carry through on priorities that are put in place at home, too. Command central. Be ready for the influx of papers that will come home on a daily basis. Establish one place where your children put papers for you to review, sign, and return. Set up three folders: immediate, action and reference. Prepare the night before. Get in the habit of establishing a nighttime routine that includes packing backpacks, laying out clothes for the next day, finding shoes, completing homework, and other tasks. This simple routine will greatly reduce the morning chaos so that everyone, parents and kids alike, starts the day off smoothly and on time. Establish a place for homework. Set up a workspace that is cheerful and well lit. A bulletin board or white board is practical for posting a calendar with homework assignments, after-school events and sports activities. Watch the extras. A balance of school, sports, social activities and downtime is important for academic success and stress levels. A parent’s daily pace is totally different from a child’s. Balance does not mean equal; it means harmony for what a child can handle, especially if this is a tough school year. By giving clarity to expectations and ensuring communication on everyone’s part, going back to school can be an exciting time for the family, as well as retailers. Watch for the big yellow school buses on the road; it’s going to get crazy. It’s that simple. l
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Superheroes 5k raises funds for Owens House Caped crusaders raised funds for a good cause at Owens House’s inaugural Superheroes 5k and Fun Run on June 21 at Veterans Park in Hoover. The fundraiser brought in more than $5,000, and organizers plan to host it again in 2015 to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month. Owens House, the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc., serves the needs of child abuse victims and their families through intervention, education, awareness, community engagement and public-private partnerships. Chick-fil-a, Egg and I, Earth Fare and Bud’s Best Cookies provided refreshments for the runners and volunteers.
ENT for KIDS Alabama opens in Greystone Students visit Asia on cultural exchange trip Eighteen members of the Indian Springs School faculty, staff and administration went on a cultural exchange trip to South Korea and China from June 14 to 22. According to a news release from the school, the trip was an effort “to gain a deeper understanding of the customs—and needs—of” the school’s Korean and Chinese students, who make up nearly one third of the ISS boarding community. The trip was arranged for the school by AJIN USA, whose CEO, Sea Jung Ho, is the father of an ISS student. During the nine-day trip, the ISS faculty, staff and administrators visited Seoul, Daegu and Busan in South Korea, and Shanghai in China. They went sightseeing, experienced the culture and ate authentic food. They also held two evening receptions for alumni, current and incoming ISS students and their families.
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ENT for KIDS Alabama is now open at 2807 Greystone Commercial Boulevard, Ste. 42 in Birmingham. Dr. W. Peyton Shirley brings to his new practice over 11 years of experience in exclusively caring for the pediatric ENT patient. In addition to Dr. Shirley’s services, all patients receive services from a licensed audiologist, Beth Norris, Au.D., who has extensive experience in pediatric audiology and is dedicated to providing specialized care to children from birth to 18 years of age. The staff is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the new practice. For more information, call 874-9436 or visit Entforkidsalabama.com.
Deem named principal of Mt Laurel Elementary Celita Deem has been named the new principal of Mt Laurel Elementary School at a specially called Board meeting on Tuesday. Deem, who most recently was serving as the principal at Calera Elementary School, will replace Dr. Angela Walker as principal at Mt Laurel. Walker was recently named as the district’s Professional Development Supervisor. In addition to serving as principal at Calera Elementary, Mrs. Deem also served previously as the assistant principal and as a teacher at Deem Inverness Elementary.
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Ford crowned Miss Shelby County Amanda Ford of Helena was crowned Miss Shelby County 2015 and Tiara Pennington of Helena won the title of Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen at the Miss Shelby County Pageant July 18 at Shelby County High School. “I am thrilled to be Miss Shelby County,” said Ford. “This is my last year to compete as I will age out and I am so excited to represent my home county. “ Miss Alabama 2014 Caitlin Brunell emceed the event assisted by Miss Shelby County 2014 Holland Brown. The GFWC-Alabama Vignette Club of Shelby County has produced the Miss Shelby County pageant for the last 27 years. The pageant is a preliminary of the Miss Alabama/Miss America Organization.
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Patrick Martin’s getting to be old hat at winning golf tournaments. The Spain Park rising senior took home the American Junior Golfer Association Huntsville Junior Boys Division on July 17, taking a 7-stroke win over Jaguar alum Vasili Kartos at The Ledges Golf Course in Huntsville, Ala. The win marked the second AJGA win of Martin’s career, as he captured the Natural Resource Partners Bluegrass Junior in June of 2013. Martin said that with one win under his belt, he felt less pressure to maintain the lead the second time around. “It was a lot of fun,” he said. “It was my second win, so it was a little easier to handle.” The Vanderbilt verbal commit shot two under on the first nine holes of the last round to open up a gap of nine strokes, before shooting three under on the back nine to seal the win.
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Soccer program coming to Pelham A partnership between the city of Pelham and the YMCA will bring Pelham United, a competitive soccer program, to the city this fall. The program will focus on player development through skills training and quality instruction. Through a partnership with the Alabama Soccer Association, the YMCA will offer coaching instruction to parent volunteer coaches, teaching them age-appropriate coaching techniques. The YMCA will handle the logistical side of the program, such as scheduling, marketing, coach training and registration, and the city of Pelham will care for and maintain facilities and upgrade the YMCA fields to match the quality of the city’s fields.
SPHS football players volunteer at Kovakas Spain Park High School football players, Jacob Rich, Houston Hollis and William Mee, participated in community service at the Kovakas Food Pantry in Wilsonville after football practice on Thursday. Pictured also is Ted Harper, Jim Kovakas and Penny Kovakas. “Our young people are a blessing from God - we couldn’t do this without them!” 10 | ShelbyLiving.com
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Alabama Director of Tourism visits SSCC
Alabama director of tourism Lee Sentell emphasized the many tourist attractions of Shelby County during a July 10 South Shelby Chamber luncheon. “Shelby County is so centrally located in the history of Alabama,” Sentell said. “You are so blessed. Being so close to historic attractions makes you feel close to the land.” The meeting highlighted a variety of Shelby County tourist attractions including the Alabama 4-H center, Shelby Iron Works, The Alabama Firefighters Museum, the American Village, Vizzini Winery, Morgan Creek Winery and the Shelby County Arts Council. Pictured, Sentell presents an 1833 map of Alabama to Bobby Joe Seales, president of the Shelby County Historical Society.
Williams promoted at Sight Savers America Nicole Williams has been promoted to the Director of Development for Sight Savers America, a non-profit organization located in Pelham. She is responsible for executing organizational plans for fundraising, grants, communications and marketing. Williams has more than 18 years of non-profit experience, including management positions with the Alabama Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Kid One Transport and the American Red Cross. She is a graduate of Samford University and has been with Sight Savers America since January 2013. The staff is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the new practice. For more information, call 8749436 or visit Entforkidsalabama.com. September 2014 | 11
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A ABOVE: Sharon Gates is president of Alabama Plein Air Artists. The 30x30 oil painting by Sharon Gates is called “Spring Gatherings” and was shown in the 2013 Energen Show.
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rtist Sharon Gates spent many of her summer weekends traveling to paint en plein air. As president of Alabama Plein Air Artists (APAA), Gates facilitates opportunities to paint in scenic locations around the state. They have painted in Huntsville and Mentone this year and enjoyed a Gadsden workshop with Roger Dale Brown. The group makes an annual pilgrimage to paint some of the beautiful old homes in Selma each March. “I encourage other members to seek out scenic areas around the state and we meet monthly except for August and December,” Gates said. Gates is also currently serving a two-year term
as president of the Birmingham Arts Association. “I consider myself a supportive person, a facilitator; I do delegate, but very much enjoy the task of coordinating the behind-the-scenes necessities.” As for her personal travels, this June she attended Eric Rhoads’ Publisher’s Invitational Paintout, painting for a week at Adirondacks Park in some of the same places as the famous 19th century Hudson River School Painters. The theme is the landscape—often presented in a pastoral setting—a peaceful co-existence of human and nature. “I stayed at Paul Smith’s College on the shores of Lower St. Regis Lake,” she said. “It’s a wonderful experience to go and paint with no pressure until sunset every day, if you like. You share with new
ABOVE: In a comfortable corner of her studio, Sharon Gates sketches among family remembrances—a 50’s clock and hats once belonging to her grandmother and grandfather.
friends each day’s work, but there is no critique. Some of top plein air painters in the world attend.” Except for a few years spent in Fairhope, Gates has lived in the Birmingham area and first began painting in 1987, when a neighbor invited her to attend a painting class when her son began pre-school. After about a year, she began to teach children and then, for over 25 years, taught adult classes at Vestavia and Hoover Parks & Recreation centers. She taught home-school classes in her home studio and also watercolor classes at the Birmingham Museum of Art. “Somewhere in the middle of this time, I learned watercolor and joined the Watercolor Society of Alabama,” she said. Gates eventually served as its president and is a Signature Artist, meaning that she has been accepted three times into a National Show. “About five years ago, I returned to oils which is what I use when painting en plein air.” Gates points out that oils and watercolor are different animals. “I believe watercolor is a more creative technique; you don’t try to control it . . . you don’t beat it with a stick. You use the mistakes and splashes and flows as a part of your ultimate creation.” “Oils are more controllable; today’s oils are a linseed base with pigment and mixed with odorless mineral spirits; I love their scent,” she added. “They are buttery, you can scrape them off and begin over, reuse a canvas that did not please you. Oils are a very forgiving medium.” “I enjoyed teaching my students that aspect of working in oil. To make an analogy to baking a cake,” Gates smiled, “you have to put it together. It may fall, but you have to use the proper ingredients (artist grade paints) so you won’t struggle. And put your money into your brushes; they will last a lifetime.” For more information, visit sharongatesfineart.com. l September 2014 | 13
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Good times Arts Council to host Gumbo, Blues and Brews in September Story by LINDSAY DYESS Photograph CONTRIBUTED
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e sure to make plans to come to Gumbo, Blues and Brews on Sept. 26. Not only will this event feature great food prepared by local cooks, but the show will feature 2Blu and the Lucky Stiffs and Danny Brooks! The Texasippi Soulman himself Danny Brooks takes the stage once again to get your feet stomping and your body moving. Hailing from Ontario, Canada, Brooks is a multitalented singer-songwriter best known for his blues/gospel blues style with influences from bluegrass, country and R&B. Recently his song “You’ll find a way” was featured on the ABC Family T.V. show “The Fosters” and his biographical and inspirational book “Miracles
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for Breakfast” was released last year. If you have never been to a 2Blu and the Lucky Stiff’s show, now is the chance! These local favorites are guaranteed to make you want to dance. This five-piece configuration is the perfect blend of blues, rock, funk and gospel. Whether it’s performing original pieces or putting twists on old favorites, this band is sure to bring the house down. Tickets for the event are $25. The event ticket includes homemade gumbo, French bread and a craft beer tasting. All profit gained from this show goes to the operations fund of the Shelby County Arts Council. “Every ticket sold from each event and every donation
Danny Brooks and 2Blu and the Lucky Stiffs will perform at the Shebly County Arts Council in September.
collected means another day of spreading the love of art to our surrounding community and providing cultural enrichment and opportunities for the next generation,” SCAC director and 2Blu member Bruce Andrews said. Specifically, your money goes to support programs such as at-risk youth art and music therapy programs; special needs children art and music programs; in-school visiting artists workshops; school field trips to symphonies, museums and theaters; youth
scholarships for financially disadvantaged families; and senior citizen programs. Whether it’s art, music, books or food, the Arts Council looks to inspire people to open their imagination and discover new ideas and worlds. For information on classes or events going on at the SCAC or to simply learn more information about the mission of the Arts Council, please visit www.shelbycountyartscouncil. com. Tickets for Gumbo, Blues and Brews will also be available for purchase on the website. l
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HEALTH & FITNESS
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s a longtime personal trainer and spin instructor, Rachel Hunt understands how tough it can be for clients to fit exercise into their hectic
lives. She also knows how overwhelming huge gyms and overpopulated classes can be — and how sometimes, that can be what discourages a beginner from making a positive lifestyle change. That’s why she opened Rocket Cycle, an “upscale cycling boutique” dedicated to personal interaction. “We really want to offer clients an upscale cycling boutique where we know them well. We have 15 bikes. We will never have more than 15 bikes in our studio,” Hunt said. “We kept it small for a reason, and it’s really just been amazing.” The business opened in April at 5299 Valleydale Road, Suite 121, located in the Inverness Corners shopping center off U.S. 280.
“I didn’t want to be stuck in a corner where people wouldn’t see us. Probably the hardest thing about a workout is getting there. We wanted to offer a location that would make it super convenient for clients to get there,” Hunt said. Rocket Cycle offers several different classes, including the Rocket 60 class, a 60-minute ride; the Rocket Fusion, which combines 30 minutes of cycling and 30 minutes of Pilates; and the Rocket 20-20-20, a 20-minute ride, 20 minutes of weight training and 20 minutes of Pilates. There’s also a 45-minute class, a class geared toward teens and a Rocket Circuit class, which offers high-intensity circuit stations, TRX suspension training and a 30-minute ride. Although all the classes are intense, Hunt said the small class size allows trainers to customize the classes to each cyclist’s experience level. The trainers can offer suggestions, such as asking a cyclist to take a few minutes to relax and lower September 2014 | 17
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: The Rocket Cycle team includes Allen Corrigan, owner Rachel Hunt, Jenny Wilson and Gigi Weldon. Not pictured is Scott Tankersly. Rocket Cycle offers a variety of classes. The Rocket Cycle logo.
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“We want this to be a lifestyle for our clients. We’ve got one body, and we need to take care of it.” — Rachel Hunt his or her heart rate before cycling back to full speed. “A good trainer should be able to offer modifications for every fitness level,” Hunt said. “I don’t want clients to think, ‘I can’t get on a bike for an hour.’” Hunt said the trainers in her studio truly enjoy interacting with clients. “I’ve never seen, in all my years, such high-quality trainers. They follow up with the clients, saying ‘How did you feel after that ride yesterday? We can’t wait to see you back tomorrow,’” Hunt said. “It’s really a close-knit group, really a community coming together.” Those trainers help make the classes fun. “Our job is not just to check your form, it is to motivate,” Hunt said. “I think just the combination of the energy in the
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class and the motivation that our trainers give makes it fun.” Hunt invited anyone interested to visit the website, Rocketcyclestudio.com, to get a code good for one free ride. Pricing information, class schedule and class package options are also available on the website. The class schedule changes according to clients’ needs. For example, the summer class schedule is different than the schedule after school starts in the fall. “We can make it easy on them and can move classes around to fit what our clients need. Larger workout facilities don’t have that kind of flexibility,” Hunt said. Hunt said she believes Rocket Cycle can be a catalyst for those who want to lead healthier lifestyles. “I think our mission is to give (clients) an incredible workout experience and show them that they are stronger than they even believe themselves,” she said. “We want this to be a lifestyle for our clients. We’ve got one body, and we need to take care of it.” To learn more about Rocket Cycle, visit the website or call the studio at (205) 490-8205. l
Allen Corrigan leads a class.
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September’s healthy happenings Visitors seek renewal at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Story by STEPHANIE HOLDERBY Photograph CONTRIBUTED
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eptember seems to be a month for renewal. That’s particularly true at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. Soon our exercise enthusiasts will enjoy their cooler morning runs on our outdoor track. Each autumn, mothers completing their well-deserved spa treatments seem even more rejuvenated when they pick up their preschoolers from our childcare center. We’re delighted to see corporate guests’ enthusiastic participation in our wellness retreats. Those events are particularly popular each fall. This post-vacation season always energizes our diagnostics area and physicians’ offices, as health-conscious folks fulfill their summer promises to pursue a physician, nutrition or physical therapy consult. On a typical fall afternoon at One Nineteen, teens are selecting new contacts, retirees are indulging at the smoothie bar and everyone is getting their flu shot, determined not to miss upcoming holiday fun. Although September activities draw many to our facility, St. Vincent’s One Nineteen is an engaging place year-round, welcoming locals for everything from cooking classes to Healthy Chefto-go meals, Breakfast with the Doc seminars and sports performance tutorials. Here’s an abbreviated list of what to expect every month. Learn more at Onenineteen.com.
Wellness Many come to One Nineteen simply to visit one of our multi-specialty physicians’ offices, with easy parking access. Others ask their doctors based elsewhere to order medical tests
within our luxuriously furnished diagnostics area. Some come for physical therapy, nutrition counseling, wellness seminars or executive health consults.
Spa The St. Vincent’s body-mind-spirit emphasis makes our upscale spa a tranquil place for every season. Some visitors frequent the boutique, while others seek the services of our medically trained massage therapists. Whether clients seek a facial, cosmetic consult, nail treatment or medi-spa service, Spa One Nineteen is a yearround destination.
Fitness Fitness members access our fully-equipped exercise floor, indoor/outdoor tracks, basketball court, six-lane saline pool, therapy pool and whirlpool. Some come to our spinning, yoga or Pilates studios, others for sauna and steam rooms, resort-level member lounges and showers. Members consult with personal trainers, seek health assessments or participate in varied classes for beginning-to-elite athletes, from Mommy and Me Swim to High Intensity Interval Training. Whether it’s our Sports Performance Program, Kid Fit or cardiac rehab, this is the getting-healthier place for every age/ stage. Whatever the reason or season visitors come, they’re always welcome. After all, we host healthy happenings year-round at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. Stephanie Holderby is St. Vincent’s One Nineteen executive director.
ABOVE: St. Vincent’s One Nineteen offers fitness, spa and wellness events and programs throughout the year.
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Hope4Gabe takes to the road to raise awareness about Duchenne muscular dystrophy Story by LINDA LONG Photos by JON GOERING AND CONTRIBUTED
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PAGE 22: Scott and Gabe Griffin spend time together in Mt Laurel. BELOW: Gabe Griffin, 9, has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
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n a crowd of kids, Gabe Griffin stands out. He’s the one with that mop of red hair, dancing blue eyes, and a smile about a mile wide. Like most 9-year-old boys, he loves to go bike riding with his dad, the sun in his face, the wind at his back. But Gabe is not most 9-year old-boys, and today, and this bike ride is not your typical Saturday outing. Gabe and his dad Scott Griffin are literally pedaling for their lives. They are part of an entourage traveling on 418 miles of Iowa back roads climbing 11,318 feet of sharp incline, a tough challenge by any estimation, but not nearly so tough as the one facing Gabe’s parents, Scott and Traci Griffin. Their mission is to change the course of a disease out to kill their son. Gabe has Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A malevolent, progressive disorder which destroys muscle tissue, gradually robbing one in every 3,500 boys his ability to walk, run and finally of life itself. The symptoms usually appear before age 6, often as early as infancy. Scott and Traci got the devastating news just a few weeks after Gabe’s third birthday. “I think we already knew something was wrong,” Scott said. “Gabe didn’t start crawling until he was almost a year old. His twin sister was hitting all of these bench marks much earlier than he was.” Scott said a neighbor was the first to suggest their son be tested for Duchenne. “We waited by the phone to hear from those test results,” said Scott, his voice choked with emotion at the memory. “The day he was diagnosed we got a call from a pediatrician.” Scott says he knew the moment he heard the doctor’s voice the news wasn’t what he and Traci had hoped to hear. “I could tell by the way she said hello. I knew Gabe had the disease,” Scott recalled. “Traci was on one phone. I was on the other. When the doctor told us he had it, Traci fell to the ground in the fetal position, and screamed, ‘Not my baby. Not my baby.’” “I looked at her and I said, ‘I promise you with everything that I am that this will not happen to us,’” he continued. “‘We will beat this. And if we don’t, at the end of the day, whether we lose him at 16, whether we lose him at 60, we will be able to look at each other and say we did everything humanly possible to try and save our kid’ … That’s what we’re trying to do. I can’t give up. I can’t stop.” It’s that promise made six years ago that has taken Scott and Traci from one end of the country to the other, creating awareness and raising funds to battle this disease, which Scott compares to a death sentence hanging over his son’s head. It’s that promise that has taken them to the heart of the nation’s capitol to lobby the Food and Drug Administration to approve a drug that they believe will stop Duchenne’s unyielding progression. “We want everybody to know that Duchenne is the number one genetic killer of boys in the world. It and these boys will go through some mighty awful things in their life when there is a drug out there that can save them,” Scott said. Speaking with passion and not just a little frustration, Scott September 2014 | 25
Scott and Gabe wear Hope4Gabe T-shirts. The foundation was started to spread awareness of and raise funds to fight Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
What is Duchenne? • Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. • DMD is caused by the absence of dystrophin, a protein that helps keep muscle cells intact. • DMD is one of nine types of muscular dystrophy, and it primarily affects boys. • Diagnosis typically occurs in early childhood, usually between the ages of 3-5 years. • A child with DMD will likely be in a wheelchair by age 12. • DMD is fatal, usually by the late teens or 20s. However, advances in cardiac and respiratory care have lengthened life expectancy with some sufferers surviving into their early 30s and beyond. Information from the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s website, mda.org.
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explained that the drug in question has been in clinical trials for three years and “has proven to be safe and effective with fewer side effects that Tylenol or aspirin, yet the FDA has yet to grant approval. A special act was passed two years ago that gave the FDA the ability to grant accelerated approval or to fast track drugs that meet certain criteria.” As Scott explains, to get on the so-called fast-track, a disease must be terminal in nature, have no treatment, be fast progressing, and target children. “What I just described to you is Duchenne,” he said. “They (FDA) have the ability and the tools to grant the approval for this drug, yet they sit and do nothing,” Choking back tears, Scott continued with what he calls the “hardest thing for me to talk about. There’s going to come a time when Gabe will know he is dying. Right now, he thinks he just has weak muscles, but there will be a day when I have to tell him. It’s going to be awful if I have to say to this little boy, we believe there is a drug out there that can save you, but we can’t get it for you.” “At the end of the day,” Scott continued, “we’re just trying to save our son. If they were to approve the drug today, I believe Gabe could have it in two to three years. If it (the approval process ) were to go its normal course, I believe it would take five to seven years before Gabe could have it. At that point, Gabe will be in a wheelchair. The drug doesn’t reverse the effects of the disease, it simply slows it down. If we could get the drug while he’s walking, he would continue to walk. If we get it when he is in a wheelchair, he will stay in a wheelchair.” Getting that message out and raising money for and creating awareness of this fatal disease is what places Scott in a cornfield in Iowa in July, driving an RV to accompany two cyclists who are pedaling their hearts out to spread the word about a little boy with a big battle ahead of him. The cyclists are Michael Staley, an Alabama resident who works in Washington, D.C., as an aid to Congressman Spencer Bachus, and Indiana University student Wes Bates of Aurora, Colorado, whose family lost a close friend to Duchenne. They are participating in Ride4Gabe, a cross-country bike trek that is taking the Hope 4 Gabe foundation entourage from the Pacific Ocean to Mobile Bay. It’s been amazing,” Scott said. “We’ve picked up supporters everywhere we’ve been.” They made a detour to visit Iowa, which was 700 miles out of their way, to participate in The Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. The annual event is organized by the Des Moines Register and is one of the largest rides in the country. “It also allows Gabe to be part of the experience,” Scott said. “A group out here called All Ability Cycles built (a) bike for him to be able to participate.” Gabe joined the Ride4Gabe team in Iowa to try out the bike, which has two seats. Gabe sits in the front, while Scott or another cyclist pedals. The Ride4Gabe cyclists returned to Alabama by mid-August after pedaling more than 3,300 miles for a little boy they didn’t September 2014 | 27
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: Gabe Griffin tries out a custom bicycle during Ride4Gabe in Iowa. The Ride4Gabe bus provided support for the two cyclists. The Ride4Gabe SUV featured Gabe’s photo and information about the Hope4Gabe foundation.
even know until just a few weeks ago. “After meeting Gabe and learning about Duchenne, it was clear to me that God put the Griffins in my life for a reason. The challenge of cycling over 3,350 miles in 50 days is nothing compared to the struggles ahead for Gabe,” Michael said. “The defining moment of the trip was getting to take Gabe on a long bicycle ride one day in Iowa. I asked him if he liked it and he said, “No, I don’t like it. I love it.” Scott and Traci’s lives changed forever on that day six years ago when they learned Gabe’s diagnosis. As parents of three other children, two older boys and Gabe’s twin sister, this north Shelby County couple thought the course for their lives was set. “We all have visions of a normal family life,” Scott said. “I will be honest; I never thought I would ever have a Plan B in life forced on me. And I certainly never thought Plan B would include a gut wrenching feeling everyday my child gets out bed that he might not walk today. In our family, birthdays are bittersweet. One more year we have Gabe, but one more year 28 | ShelbyLiving.com
closer to him not walking. One year closer to him being in a wheelchair. One year closer to not having him with us. “Normally, when parents are planning for teenage years,” Scott continued, “they are looking to their kids driving a car. Duchenne parents are looking at wheelchairs. And often when most parents are saying their goodbyes as their kids leave for college, Duchenne parents are often preparing to say their final goodbyes.” The constant worry and bleak outlook have taken their toll on the Griffins, but they have not given up hope on getting a treatment approved for Duchenne “Yes,” said Scott quietly, “there are some tough days, and I have to admit I’ve had questions. Why us, God? Why Gabe? But, as time has passed, I’m starting to see maybe there is a greater plan. I know that Gabe is making a difference in people’s lives. He has brought our community together. And, maybe, just maybe, God gave us Gabe because he knew we would fight for him. And, that’s one thing we’ll never stop doing.” l
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FIRE
PREVENTION Alabama Firefighters Museum launches $5 million capital campaign Story by AMY JONES Photos by JON GOERING AND CONTRIBUTED
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hile the soon-to-come Alabama Firefighters Museum and Education Center will offer plenty of exhibits that tell the history of firefighting, will feature activities for the whole family and will honor those heroes who both dedicated and gave their lives to firefighting, museum Executive Director Lindsay Schluntz says she believes the museum, slated to open in Calera in 2016, has one more urgent purpose. “Alabama, this year, is the worst state in the nation regarding fire deaths, so ultimately our goal is to use the excitement of an interactive museum to bring families in and teach them how to be safe, so we can reduce the number of fire deaths across Shelby County and across Alabama,” Schluntz said. “The education component is the heartbeat of the facility.” As of July 21, 63 Alabama citizens had lost their lives to fire in 2014, according to the State Fire Marshal’s website. Schluntz said the Alabama Firefighters Museum Foundation launched a $5 million capital campaign for the 20,000-square-foot museum in June 2014. Schluntz stressed that the museum will benefit both the state and the county. In the spring, the state Senate passed a resolution recognizing the museum as the official firefighting museum and family safety education center of the state. Approximately $2 million has already been pledged toward the total goal of $5 million. Most of that $2 million is from the project’s founding partners, including Shelby County, the city of Calera, the Calera Chamber of Commerce, the Calera Industrial Development Board and the Alabama Fire College, Schluntz said. Four acres of land for the museum’s location have already been donated by the city of Calera as well. Representatives of the Alabama Firefighters Museum are working with national, state and local fire organizations, insurance providers, financial institutions 32 | ShelbyLiving.com
Lindsay Schluntz is the executive director of the Alabama Firefighters Museum and Education Center.
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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: The center will include exhibits, photos and collectibles. The Hall of Honor will honor those who dedicated and gave their lives to firefighting. The museum will also include 11 fully restored apparatuses and equipment.
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and community organizations, among others, to gain more contributions. Private citizens can donate as well by visiting Alabamafirefightersmuseum.org. The museum’s exhibits will be ever-changing and will consist of donated materials, such as the collection of retired Birmingham firefighter J.D. King and his wife Bobbie, which consists of more than 2,500 toys, collectibles and firefighting tools, plus 11 fully restored fire apparatuses and equipment. “It’ll be something new and different throughout the year. It won’t always be the same thing on display,” Schluntz said. Schluntz said local fire departments have been “really supportive” of the museum and its fire prevention education efforts. “When we are teaching fire prevention education to families in Shelby County, we’re teaching families how to do things to stop fires from starting in the first place,” Schluntz said. “So we’re not only protecting families, we’re protecting firefighters as well.” To get involved with the Alabama Firefighters Museum and Education Center, visit Alabamafirefightersmuseum.org or call (205) 983-3473. l
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A good year
for the grapes Lewis Lakes Vineyards celebrates its first season
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he newest Alabama winery is a family operation, right down to the name of the joint—Lewis Lakes Winery, which gets its moniker from the two picturesque lakes on the property named for proprietor Bill Lewis’ wife, Bonnie (“she’s the love of my life,” he stressed) and daughter, Michelle. Lewis Lakes is also the smallest of the six vineyards on the Shelby County Area Wine Trail—which stretches from Bryant Vineyard on Logan Martin to Hidden Meadow Vineyard in Jemison—located on a quiet, 60-acre farm just north of downtown Columbiana. Lewis’ road to becoming a winemaker is a unique one. A lawyer by trade, Lewis first developed a passion for wine as a board member for Magic Moments, a local nonprofit devoted to creating “magic moments” for children in Alabama with chronically life-threatening medical conditions. Lewis and a fellow lawyer began a wine auction to raise money for the organization and when vintners in California caught wind of the idea they “started flocking in,” Lewis said. Families throughout Birmingham would house visitors during their stay, and the Californians were blown away by the Southern hospitality.
LEFT: Chairs near the vineyard provide a place to relax. ABOVE: A wooden sign points the way to the wine-tasting room.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Bill Lewis, owner of Lewis Lakes Winery, relaxes at the bar with a glass of wine. The Carlos muscadine produces the vineyard’s Lakeside White wine. Outdoor tables and chairs are available for tatsings.
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“What’s that? They thought it was just something you read in a book,” Lewis laughed. Lasting friendships were forged and soon Lewis and his family began traveling to California, staying at friends’ vineyards as well as local bed and breakfasts, and soaking up life in wine country. “It just sort of tweaks your interest,” Lewis said. “We had this property here so we said, ‘Well, let’s see if we can grow good grapes and make a real good dry wine out here.’” So the Lewis family began to produce precisely that. Lewis Lakes Vineyards currently bottles four varieties of wine: Lakeside White, a dry table wine similar in taste to a Riesling; Blushing Bride, a slightly sweet wine made from the Creek muscadine; Autumn Red, a clean, crisp red made from a blend of muscadine fruit; and Lakeside Red, a red wine made from a Vitrus vinifera hybrid grape. The Lakeside Red is the most unique, an Alabama wine made from a grape that is
“similar in appearance to what you’d see in California or France” rather than the traditional muscadine, Lewis said. The Lenoir grape, used to produce the wine, is an American hybrid popular in Texan wines due to its resistance to the deadly Pierce’s Disease, a common threat in warmer areas. “I’m prejudiced, but quite frankly their (Texas vineyards’) wine doesn’t stand in the shadow of ours. It’s just, it’s non-existent,” Lewis said. Though Lewis shied away from comparing the bottle to a merlot, he did say that the wine is as “good as any merlot you’ll buy here” and stressed that the dark, hearty red pairs well with chops and steaks, but must first be aerated. The vineyard produced just four varieties during the first season, but the family is already looking to add two more by next spring, with a white wine made from the Doreen muscadine and a Sangria for the summer next on the agenda. These delicious wines do not come without
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Lewis examines a muscadine vine. The winery currently bottles four varieties of wine. Muscadine vines line property.
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effort: the Lewis clan prunes, picks and crushes the fruit by hand. The pruning process takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes per plant, and with more than 350 plants on the property, this task is no small feat. At harvest, the family recruits friends as well as vineyard manager and resident botanist, Gary Litzinger and his wife Teresa, to help pick the fruit. “We do it all right here. It’s a small operation, but it works great. We usually do our crushing and pressing in a tent out between the vineyards. We’ll crush them in the fields and press them in the fields,” Lewis said. As a lawyer, Lewis is very interested in legislation relating to his new business. Currently, Alabama law requires instate wineries to go through a larger distribution company, a practice that can hurt small vineyards, Lewis said. Lewis Lakes Vineyards’ wines are sold at the vineyard’s tasting room, as well as in Columbiana’s Piggly Wiggly, but Lewis has plans to expand distribution in the future. “We’re on track to sell in some restaurants, but we’re taking it one step at a time,” Lewis said. Lewis loves the process of growing the grapes and bottling the wines, but he warns others interested in getting started that the business is not an easy one. “Make sure you really enjoy what you do,” Lewis laughed. “It sure is a lot of work.” For more information about the vineyard, visit Lewislakesvineyards.com. l
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Shining
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Make-A-Wish helps Trainor sign with LA Galaxy Story by DREW GRANTHUM Photograph CONTRIBUTED
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ABOVE: Jake Trainor, center, signs a contract presented by LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena, left, and team president Chris Klein.
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ike all great athletes, Pelham’s Jake Trainor has had to overcome a great deal of adversity to reach the top of his sport . Trainor, 15, has seen both highs and lows in his 10-year soccer career. The Evangel Classical Christian student took home a YMCA championship in 2012 as a member of the Force, based out of Pelham. What makes Trainor’s career unique is that his tenure on the title team was marked by the fight of his life — literally. Trainor was diagnosed was acute T-Cell Leukemia in February of 2011 while living in Savannah, Ga., and just recently wrapped up three years of intense chemotherapy treatments. “One of he hardest things was thinking Jake was going to be on this journey for the next three-and-a-half years,” his mother, Kathryn said. “Your focus shifts. You realize what’s important and what’s not.” While in chemotherapy, the Trainors were approached by members of the Make-A-Wish Foundation about doing something Jake might enjoy to signify the end of his chemotherapy. Jake asked to attend one of the Galaxy’s matches, and the foundation took over from there. While Jake thought he was just going to be attending the match, the Galaxy had other plans in mind. Jake was shown a video from the players, welcoming him out to the team’s facilities. “The Make-A-Wish people went to work,” Ted said. “They decided to do it in LA Galaxy fashion. As the Galaxy took hold, they had so many things
planned.” Once in L.A., it was revealed that Jake was not just going to watch as a spectator, but would be signed to special contract to join the team as a player. He went through a special press conference where he inked an actual contract, presented to him by Galaxy head coach and general manager Bruce Arena. Jake said he was left speechless. “I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “It made me feel really important. It was great out there getting to know them.” Jake went through all of the practices leading up to the team’s May 21 match against FC Dallas, receiving his own uniform and assigned number 15 on the roster. He and his family stood on the sidelines with the team during the match, where the Galaxy took a 2-1 win. He also spent time with the team, including his favorite player Landon Donovan. Ted Trainor said the experience moved the family. “The people were so down-toearth,” he said. “The (team) president spent the afternoon talking to us. The coach was just a gentleman. Everything about it was professional. Jake left there with three jerseys, one signed by Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan. It was crazy.” Jake said the experience left a mark on him, and that he encouraged those going through a tough time to keep on going. “When I was first diagnosed, (we) came up with the saying ‘Face the pressure,’” he said. “I used that to help me get through. ‘(You) can get through it.’” l
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LAUNCH Cheeriodicals is one of six finalists in statewide start-up competition Story by CAROLINE CARMICHAEL Photos by JON GOERING AND CONTRIBUTED
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OPPOSITE PAGE: Cheeriodicals owners Gary and Mary Martha Parisher
heeriodicals has taken off! Named among Alabama Launchpad’s 2014 finalists, the Mt Laurel based gift package company is reaching horizons Mary Martha and Gary Parisher never dreamed of when they founded the company in 2011. “We want to be the company that people across the country think of when they want to send a gift to cheer up someone they love in the hospital,” Gary said. The company’s participation in Alabama Launchpad may aid in doing just that. A program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama Foundation, Alabama Launchpad helps promote and reward highgrowth, innovative start-ups from across the state,” according to its website. Cheeriodicals
made it through the first rounds of the competition and is now up against five other companies for a share of grant money. Cheeriodicals’ founding and development Founded by Gary and Mary Martha Parisher in 2011, Cheeriodicals provides hospital patients across America with customized gift boxes. Each “Cheeriodical,” which is a combination of “cheerful” and “periodical,” is comprised of four most-recent magazine issues and edibles or toys, depending on the age of the recipient. Each box is customized according to age, gender, interests and the amount of boxes already received by the patient, in order to ensure that unique gifts reflecting the individual’s interests are given each time. A personalized color photo and gift card September 2014 | 45
What is Alabama Launchpad? During its annual startup competition, Alabama Launchpad selects up to 25 new businesses or existing businesses looking to move into a “new high-growth market.” During each phase of the competition – application, pitch, market and final – the participants must submit business plans that are reviewed by a panel of judges, who represent “the investment/angel community, entrepreneurs and corporate stakeholders.” Participants also have access to mentors, who provide business advice throughout the competition. Previous Alabama Launchpad winners include Alabama Chai, a beverage company that sells microbrewed, organic tea and Chai. Brewed in Alabama, the beverages are now available at local grocery stores. e-Electricity, which is affiliated with the University of Alabama, is developing technology to use radio frequency waves to charge mobile electronics. In addition to Cheeriodicals, the year’s finalists include Blondin Bioscience, LLC, Healthfundit, Alignment Simple Solutions, Smart Party and SpectraCyte. For more information, visit Alabamalaunchpad.com.
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Cheeriodicals include magazines and edibles or toys, depending on the age of the recipient. Group photo of Regions team after they assembled hundreds of Cheeriodicals as part of a team building event to be distributed at Children’s of Alabama. Adam Rhoades, Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual of Alabama, distributes Cheeriodicals at Children’s of Alabama. Families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham received from RealtySouth employees in November 2012.
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ABOVE: RealtySouth employees make Cheeriodicals during a teambuilding event in November 2012. RIGHT: A child’s Cheeriodicals gift package.
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accompany each upscale, bright green package. “It’s a lot like Build-A-Bear,” Gary said. “You choose the things you want, we build it and ship it.” The high-quality boxes are constructed by EBSCO Industries, Inc., and are intended to serve as keepsakes to their recipients. “It’s a unique alternative to sending flowers,” said Gary, who explained that while flowers are lovely and cheering to many patients, their cheery influence is limited primarily to women and the extent of plant life in a vase. The magazines are the key to Cheeriodicals’ development and success. The Cheeriodicals concept was conceived when Mary Martha sought to purchase fishing magazines for her hospitalized uncle. She believed he needed a cheerful distraction from his chemo treatment. Unable to find any fishing magazines in the gift shop, she realized she had stumbled across a potential business concept. Community outreach Since its founding, the company has seen significant growth, including partnering with local businesses and hospitals across the country to sponsor “Cheeriodicals Days.” The company has partnered with organizations such as Nationwide Children’s, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and St. Jude, providing to ill and injured children gift boxes purchased by sponsors who personally “build” and distribute the boxes with their “team-builders.” This team hand-delivery system is a service instigated by managing partner Adam Rhoades of Northwestern Mutual of Alabama, who sponsored Cheeriodical’s first Children’s Hospital of Alabama event. “We’ve been in business three years, and have done some really miraculous things along the way,” Gary said. The event served as a precedent for the many successful events that followed. “Just watching the children’s reactions, it makes the entire process worth it,” Parisher said. Upon receiving a Cheeriodical, recalled Parisher, one 7-year-old cancer patient slowly removed each item, silently positioning the items in a perfect line on the food tray in front of him. The engineers who had delivered the gift box stood quietly watching the bald little boy. “After about eight minutes,” said Parisher, “each item had been arranged in a perfect line. The boy looked up and simply said, ‘Thanks.’ Then his mom turned to the visitors and said, ‘I guess you know he’s going to be an engineer one day.’” “That’s why we do it,” Parisher said. The extent of Cheeriodicals’ and the other young businesses’ impact through Alabama Launchpad will be determined in the competition’s final round Sept. 25. For more information or to purchase a Cheeriodical, please visit Cheeriodicals.com. l September 2014 | 49
FOOD
Part of the family Frankie’s Market Café offers fresh, hearty food in a down-home atmosphere ABOVE: Frankie Cacioppo, owner of Frankie’s Market Cafe, arranges fresh Alabama-grown peaches in the produce market attached to the cafe.RIGHT TOP: Farmgrown, fried Alabama catfish is Cacioppo’s specialty dish. Here it is served with Frankie’s signature squash casserole, coleslaw and a roll. RIGHT BOTTOM: Freshly grown grapes and red delicious apples are just two of the numerous fruits and vegetables Frankie’s has available for purchase in the produce market.
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f you’re looking for fresh, hearty, homestyle food, Frankie’s Market Café in Helena is just the place. “It’s just Southern cooking,” owner Frankie Cacioppo said of the menu which includes staples such as mac ‘n cheese, country fried chicken, baked ham and homemade meatloaf. “This is a family, down-home restaurant. Everyone is really comfortable when they come here, we treat them like family.” Frankie’s Market Café is a family business
and has a nearly 20-year history in Helena, starting out as a produce market on Highway 11, Cacioppo said. “My wife and I have worked together since we opened,” Cacioppo said. “I have a really good staff that have stayed with me.” Although Frankie’s has changed locations and has grown, it still holds true to its roots, offering fresh produce from local growers in a market attached to the café. “My main experience is with produce,” Cacioppo said. “I’ve been going to the farmers’ market all my life.”
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ABOVE: At Frankie’s Market Cafe, guests enjoy hearty food in a homestyle atmposhere. RIGHT TOP: Frankie’s offers a variety of meat entrees, including breaded pork chops, served here with fried green tomatoes, boiled collard greens and corn bread. RIGHT BOTTOM: Guests browse the wide selection of fruits, vegetables, jams and other items available at Frankie’s produce market. Many of the goods are provided by local growers.
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All of Frankie’s dishes use the freshest ingredients pulled from the in-house produce market, and are crafted from scratch using Cacioppo’s own recipes. “I just naturally do it,” Frankie said of his recipes. “I’m just a natural cook.” The most popular item on the menu, and Cacioppo’s specialty, is the fried Alabama catfish. “The Alabama catfish is number one,” Frankie said. “We promote Alabama farm-raised catfish.” Another favorite is Frankie’s signature squash casserole, which features a “blend of cheese, egg, a little bit of sugar and mayonnaise,”Cacioppo said. It is topped off with breadcrumbs and garnished with butter and almonds. “People love it, even if they don’t like squash,” Cacioppo said. “People call and order pans of it,” Angie Cacioppo, Frankie Cacioppo’s wife, added.
Frankie’s also offers a fun twist every Thursday night, serving Italian-style dishes such as spaghetti and meatballs, Italian sausage and lasagna. In addition to hearty entrees, Frankie’s serves decadent deserts, including peanut butter pie, peach cobbler and the popular favorite banana pudding. “It’s a God-given vision that (we) put together and created,” Cacioppo said of Frankie’s Market Café. “I enjoy all of it. I love the produce end of it, I love the cooking, I get to create. I get a lot out of it.” Located at 4257 Highway 52 in Helena, Frankie’s Market Café is open Sunday – Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thursday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The produce market opens seven days a week at 8:30 a.m. For more information visit Frankiesmarketcafe.com or call 205-685-8622. l
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Chef’s Table serves country club members with flair Story by CAROLINE CARMICHAEL Photos by JON GOERING AND CONTRIBUTED
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ABOVE: The Inverness Country Club dining room. Inverness Country Club Executive Chef Eric Morin.
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nverness Country Club hosted its exclusive Chef’s Table summer dinner in late July. Supper seats quickly filled in anticipation of the unique, upscale five-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Eric Morin. Intended to be a special experience for its attendees, the event is held only once each season and limited to only a dozen participants. Country club dining closes for the occasion, providing the Chef’s Table spectators with the full attention required to make their experiences all the more memorable.
Attendees are waited on in an “intimate kitchen setting” as they are entertained with an engaging meal preparation from their place settings at the kitchen counter. “We have a fun time planning it,” said Morin, who has professionally fed his culinary talents for 35 years. “It needs to be something that they don’t see on a regular basis.” July’s meal featured cauliflower soup with cheese scallops in chive oil, homemade strawberry sorbet and other dishes created with farm-fresh ingredients, many of which had been grown in Morin’s own
garden. Jason Bradberry, who is the service director at the country club, paired a different wine with each course. “We try to keep it interesting,” Morin said. “We try to come up with something for each course that has a story behind it,” he said before describing July’s entrée: 28-pound bison tenderloin. For an additional and more literal touch of flare, Morin served his customers a blazing flambé. For more information about Inverness Country Club, please visit www.iccalabama.com.
Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce
Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce C o m m u n i t y • C o m m e rc e • C o l l a b o r a t i o n
Business Connections The Chamber’s September Membership Program, hosted by the Health Services Work Group, will feature a presentation by Dr. Donald Williamson, Alabama’s State Health Officer for the past 20 years. In addition to being an advocate for child health and communicable disease prevention and treatment, Williamson has led the state through numerous disasters and crises including hurricanes, tornado outbreaks, and the massive Gulf of Mexico oil
spill. Under his leadership, Alabama has become a leader in health education satellite conferencing.
He was the champion of a constitutional amendment that, had it not passed, would have left Alabama Medicaid with a $100 million shortfall this fiscal year. Businesses in the health care industry will be participating in the Showcase Feature during networking. Contact Keyla Handley, keyla@ shelbychamber.org or 663-4542, ext. 106. The Membership Program, sponsored by First Commercial Bank, will be held from 11:00AM until
1:00PM on September 24 at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Investment is $20 for Greater Shelby Chamber members, $30 “Future” members. Reservations requested by noon, Monday, September 22 by calling the Chamber at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
Green Business Program Announces Certified Green Business Member The Chamber's Existing Business & Industry Work Group is pleased to congratulate Hampton Inn & Suites of Eagle Point on being approved as a Certified Green Business. The Green Business Program, sponsored by Trash Taxi of Alabama, LLC, 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 Program Certification, the application can be found on the website, www. shelbychamber.org. For further questions please contact Brooke Story, brooke@shelbychamber.org or call 663-4542, ext. 105.
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2014 Small Business of the Year Award Recipients Congratulations to the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce's 2014 Small Business of the Year Award Recipients. The Small Business Award Recipients were judged by an independent panel on staying power, growth in number of employees, increase in sales and territory, response to adversity, and evidence of contributions to aid community projects. Thank you to Regions Bank for sponsoring the 2014 Small Business Awards Program. 2014 Small Business Award Sponsor:
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Award Recipients were photographed with Chamber Chair, Bill Keller, Regions Bank on right. Categories and Recipients L-R: Category I 1-10 Employees Open 1 Year or More: Roberto Rodriguez, Trash Taxi of Alabama, LLC; Category II 11-20 Employees Open 1 Year or More: Dr. Ashley Ford & Dr. Deborah Rigsby, Calera Dental Center; Category III 21 or More Employees Open 1 Year or More: Cindee Standridge, Event Operations Group; Category IV Less than 25 Employees Open Less than 1 Year: Stephanie and Will Cholewinski, Chubb's Grub Station.
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Congratulations to Bedazzle Me More on its official Grand Opening. Owners Jessica and Darrel held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and was joined in support by Alabaster Mayor Marty Handlon, City Officials, family, friends and Ambassadors.
The Chamber's Existing Business & Industry Work Group hosted its second Quarterly Industry Tour at the Mspark production facility in Alabaster. The Quarterly Industry Tours are sponsored by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon.
The Chamber's Small Business Work Group held a reception for the Small Business of the Year nominees as part of the Small Business Celebration sponsored by Regions.
Congratulations to Shelby Baptist Health Center on the opening of its new practice located on Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham. Pelham Mayor Gary Waters, City Officials and more joined in support at the Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Congratulations to Vapes and More on Pelham Parkway on its Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Owner, Zalak Zaveri, cuts the ribbon and is joined in support by family, friends and Chamber Ambassadors.
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Congratulations to Scozzaro Law, LLC Attorneys on its Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening. Co-owners H. Emmanuel and Kristi Scozzaro welcomed Helena Mayor Mark Hall, City Officials, family, friends, fellow business owners and Ambassadors as they joined in support.
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Combating Obesity in the Work Place Obesity is a serious and looming issue and is largely caused by our sedentary lifestyles, poor diets, high stress, and work/reward mentality. The important point here is that when you and your employees are healthy, they are more stable, productive, and happier. Here are some simple ways achieve just that.
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Sitting is the New Smoking It is becoming more and more apparent that the sedentary lifestyles that we lead are adversely affecting our health. If you drive to work, have an office job, and enjoy video games or television at night you are more than likely spending most of your waking life sitting. Sitting decreases blood flow and lymphatic
circulation, this can cause peripheral neuropathy and increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. So, sitting is bad — what do I do about it? Get a standing (or treadmill) desk at home or at work to increase blood flow and circulation. Stand up or walk around every 30 minutes. Walk or bike to work. Use a Yoga Ball as a chair. Work out at lunch and encourage your employees to do so. Use a Fit Bit or other reward system to help with keeping up with your health goals. Decrease Stress Increases in stress can increase fat storage (especially around the
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Diet We can’t deny the importance of diet in obesity and health so let's just get down to it. Make a pact with other employees to not bring sweet treats to work. How about some sunshine instead? Put the sandwich down - It isn’t just that donut you should be worried about - it is carbohydrates that are from a non-vegetable source. Follow Michael Pollon’s rules about food: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Dr. Thomas Slaughter III, D.C. and Clinical Herbalist Cameron Strouss Practitioners of The Chiropractic Center and Deep Roots Apothecary and Clinic
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If you're a small business owner wanting to discuss opportunities, challenges or any other issue you might be facing, the Chamber's new Entrepreneur & Small Business Mentorship Program, sponsored by Charter Business, is here to help. On Tuesday, September 2 from 8:00AM-11:00AM, Michael Smith with the The Great, The Good and The Gone will be available for a oneon-one confidential meeting with any small business owner
or entrepreneur to discuss any topic. Appointments are required so please call Brooke Story, the Chamber's Director of Business Development & Support, at 663-4542 ext. 105 or via e-mail at brooke@ shelbychamber.org for availability on September 2. Sponsor:
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Welcome New Members (As of July 23, 2014)
Airport Veterinary Hosptial, P.C.
E.F. Buchanan
1252 George Roy Pkwy, Calera
Veterinarian Services
All American Check Cashing, Inc.
Randy Kirby
507 1st Street SW, Alabaster
Blue Phrog Gallery
Phil Hurst
955 Main Street, Montevallo
Calera Dental Center, P.C.
Dr. Ashley Ford Dr. Deborah Rigsby
P.O. Box 149, Calera
caleradentalcenter.com
Dental Services
DC Scientific Pest Control
Jordan Glass
180 N. Yeager Ct, Pelham
dcspestcontrol.com
Pest Control Services
Emily’s Heirloom Pound Cakes
April McClung
199 Chase Dr, Pelham
emilysheirloompoundcakes.com
Bakery
Expedia Cruise Ship Centers
Jon Harvill
270 Doug Baker Blvd Ste 500, Birmingham
cruiseshipcenter.com/greystoneal Travel Agency
Lambert Record Center Management
Lindsey Tessin
415 37th St North, Birmingham
lambertrecordcenter.com
Lucky Dog Grooming Boutique
Magan Hall
33 Olmsted Street, Birmingham
Professional Translations Inc.
Trish Morrissette
P.O. Box 937, Alabaster
professionaltranslations-inc.com Language Translation Services
RangeWay Carriers
Wesley Dunn
120 Bishop Cr. Ste 126, Pelham
rangewaycarriers.com
Freight Brokerage
Rudulph Real Estate
Rudy Rudulph
3 Office Park Ste 107, Bham
rudulphrents.com
Rental Property Mgmt.
Studio V Salon
Valyn Anglin
2600 Hwy 58 Ste B, Helena
studiovhelena.com
Beauty Salon
The EGG & I
Bobby McGurk
5479 Highway 280 Ste 128, Bham theeggandirestaurants.com
Restaurants
TW Telecom, Inc.
Jeremy Spain
3000 Riverchase Galleria Ste 350, twtelecom.com Birmingham
Telecommunications
Washed by the Water Consignment
Vicki Brown
140 Bowling Ln, Pelham
Consignment
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Save the Dates! Chamber 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot is November 6 2014 Title Sponsor
The Greater Shelby Chamber is holding its 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on November 6 at Selwood Farm, Alpine. We are calling all Sporting Clay enthusiasts, beginners and
experts, to test your skills on the course! Teams and Sponsorships available. For more information call the Chamber at 6634542.
Special Offer on 2014 American Legacy Tour for GSCC Members On November 8, the "American Legacy Tour" concert featuring Confederate Railroad, Ronnie McDowell, The Florida Boys and other national performers will be held at WorkPlay. Tickets for this fast-moving concert full of great music will go on-
sale in a few weeks for $25 per person, but Greater Shelby Chamber members can attend complimentary and as guests of the Chamber and Horizons Financial Insurance Group, LLC. More details for this unique concert will follow, but to take advantage of this
great music and national talent contact the Chamber today—before these special and limited seats are gone!
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Long Drives, Birdies, Prizes & Networking at Chamber's 25th Annual Golf Scramble On September 9 (provided at the completion member Bent Brook Title Sponsor: ! Chamber of the tournament), greens Golf Club will once again There are still a few spaces remaining for the Chamber's 25th Annual Golf Scramble, sponsored by HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital, on September 9, but you'd better hurry! This year's event at
help fund the Chamber's vital education and workforce development programs in the coming year. Registration begins at 8:15 AM (with light breakfast @ 8:30AM) and the scramble tees off with a Shotgun Start at 9:00AM. Lots of prize opportunities will be
available for participants including longest drive, closest to the pin and a putting contest. The entry fee is $600 for a four-person team or $150 for each individual. This fee covers a light breakfast, lunch
fees, cart and two drink tickets per person. Other sponsorship opportunities still remain, so please contact Melanie Goodwin at the Chamber via e-mail at melanie@ shelbychamber.org or by phone at 663-4542 ext. 102 for more information.
Go & Grow Workshop: Managing Your Staff To Greatness
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Team Building isn't always a top priority for business owners and managers, but managing your current staff to greatness should be. On September 2, the Chamber's Go & Grow Workshop -- sponsored by Charter Business and facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone --
will provide strategies and action steps for owners and managers building a GREAT team. Topics covered during this hands-on and interactive workshop include: How To Be a GREAT Manager Setting Expectations
Training Correcting Behavior Celebrating Success The workshop will be from 11:30AM-2:00PM at the Chamber. The investment for this workshop is $10 per person for Chamber members ($20 for "Future" members) and includes lunch. To ensure we have a
proper headcount, please make reservations by August 29 for this workshop via the Chamber's website (www. shelbychamber.org) or by calling 663-4542. Sponsor:
Business After Hours Is the Place To Be For New Business Contacts Shelby County's next premier business networking event -- sponsored by Shelby County Newspapers -- is scheduled for September 18 at Inverness Country Club and if you're looking for some new business contacts,
Business After Hours is the place to be! Come with plenty of business cards, and ready to make some serious business contacts from 5:30PM-7:00PM. The cost is $10 per person for Chamber
members ($20 for "Future" members) and includes hors d'oeuvres and two beverage coupons. Advanced reservations are requested, so please make reservations via the Chamber's website (www.
shelbychamber.org) or by calling 663-4542. Presenting Sponsor:
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Jefferson State Community College Legacy Community Federal Credit Union MetLife Financial Group of the South Shelby Baptist Medical Center Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. The UPS Store - Hoover The GREAT The GOOD and The GONE
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Officers Bill Keller Regions Bank (Chair) Lisa McMahon Warren, Averett, LLC (Chair-Elect) Paul Rogers (Vice Chair, Business Development) John D. Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (Vice Chair, Communications) April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Keith Barfield Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing) David L. Nolen Renasant Bank (Immediate Past Chair)
Joe Sullivan (2014) Sullivan Communications, Inc. Tim Bowen (2015) Alabama Power Company David Platt (2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama James E. Purvis (2015) A.C. Legg, Inc. Charlie Stevens (2015) Thompson Tractor, Inc. Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company Linda Cencula (2016) Alabama Telco Credit Union Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation Kathy Copeland (2016) White Rock Quarries — Vincent Hills Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America Gregg Maercker (2016) First Commercial Bank Chris Grace (*) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc.
Directors Katie McDowell (2014) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. David Schlueter (2014) Buck Creek Stained Glass Michael Smith (2014) The Great, The Good, and The Gone
Amanda Mundy (*) Cardiovascular Associates Sam Tucker (*) Charter Business (*) Serving a one-year term in 2014.
Contact Us Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542
info@shelbychamber.org
Fax: (205) 663-4524
www.shelbychamber.org
Industry Tour to be held at American Village in Montevallo The Chamber's Existing Business & Industry Work Group invites you to join us for our 3rd Quarter Industry tour, sponsored by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, on Tuesday, September 30 from 11:00AM until 1:00PM at American Village, 3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL 35115. Participants will tour the National Veterans Shrine and Register, visit Phillis Wheatley in the Colonial Chapel, head to learn about George Washington's Army in the Liberty Bell Garden and enjoy lunch in the Carriage House. If there's time, the
group will also tour the Oval Office replica. This will be a walk through tour so come prepared to walk rain or shine in comfortable shoes. A boxed lunch will be catered during this tour and RSVP is requested by Thursday, September 25. Investment is $10 with prepayment requested in advance. To make a reservation visit www. shelbychamber.org or call the Chamber at 663-4542. Sponsor:
Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Month, Bruce Koppenhoefer, Renaissance Enterprises. With a 40-year career that evolved from equipment engineer to product manager to marketing manager and now communications director, Bruce provides marketing communications services through his sole proprietorship, Renaissance Enterprises. In this capacity, he provides his clients with a single source for all their marketing communications needs, whether it be development of presentations or sales literature, newsletter implementation, ad design, or business writing. In
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Find more details of what you can expect about any event listed by visiting the Greater Shelby County Chamber’s website at: www.shelbychamber.org. Register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 663-4542. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: If a reservation is made for a paying event and you are unable to attend, you will be charged for the event unless a cancellation request is made at least TWO business days prior to the event.
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Entrepreneur & Small Business Mentorship Program 8:00AM - 11:00AM Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & Gone Sponsor: Charter Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham By appointment. Contact Brooke Story at 663-4542. Go & Grow Workshop “Managing Your Staff To Greatness” 11:30AM - 2:00PM Presented by Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD, and The GONE Sponsor: Charter Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham RSVP requested by Friday, August 29 as lunch will be served. Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20. Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham 25th Annual Golf FORE! Education 8:15AM - 1:00PM Title Sponsor: HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital Bent Brook Golf Club, 7900 Dickey Springs Rd., Bessemer Teams, Individual Players & Sponsorships Available. Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham
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Entrepreneur Rountable I 8:00AM - 10:00AM Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham Board of Directors’ Meeting 8:15AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Business After Hours 5:30PM - 7:00PM Presenting Sponsor: Shelby County Newspapers Inverness Country Club, #1 Country Club Dr., Birmingham Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20. Includes: Hot, heavy hors d'oeuvres and two complimentary beverages. RSVP requested by Tuesday, September 16. Membership Program - featuring Dr. Donald Williamson, State Health Officer, AL Dept. of Public Health Hosted by: Health Services Work Group Sponsor: First Commercial Bank Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Sponsor: Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham RSVP requested by noon, Monday, September 22. Investment: Members $20, “Future” members $30. Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham Quarterly Industry Tour 11:00AM - 1:00PM Hosted by: Existing Business & Industry Work Group Sponsor: Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. American Village, 3727 Highway 119, Montevallo Investment: $10 as lunch will be served. RSVP requested by Thursday, September 25.
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The 2014 Inverness Country Club Member-Guest Tournament was July 17. ICC member Joe Rueschenberg and his guest, Bobby McClung, won the tournament. (Photos by Tori May.) 1. Rick Herring and Kevin Serra 2. Scott Byler, Eric Mosley, Joey Marquez and Robert Regard 3. Brady Dubberly and Robbie Harris 4. Carl Brunsting, Trey Brunsting, Eugene Szymborski and Chris Meyer 5. Josh Petty, Larry Lyda and Scott Goedecke 6. Alan Smith and John Brennecke 7. Danny Stevens and Charlie Stevens 8. Scot Crosswhite and Jim Gorman
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Coosa Valley Academy
Champions in Academics & Athletics • AISA Blue Ribbon School • Advanced Honors Academic Program • Dual Enrollment to Troy University • College Scholarship Counseling • Class of 2013 earned more than $600,000 in scholarships • 14 Athletic State Championships • AISA Award Winning Art Program • Athletics: Varsity & JV-Baseball, Football, Softball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Pep Squad, Volleyball, Tennis, Fishing • Drug Free Environment-testing required
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The Shelby County Shindig barbecue cookoff, sponsored by the Shelby County Arts Council and the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce, was held July 19 in Columbiana. (Photos by Phoebe Donald Robinson.) 1. Ben Wallace, Leslie Holsombesk, Terri Lobretto, Laura Meyer and Jim Lobretto 2. Rob Browning, Bobby Pardue, Brad Rawlins and Andy Browning 3. Joy Andrews and Peggy Wood 4. Corley, Jamison and Julie Ellis 5. Red Robinson and Steve Stevenson 6. Eddie Tingle, Anthony Sazera, Norm Payne, Eric Strickland, Doug Delong, David Black, Jacob Wolkow, Jake Payne and Molly Tousignanx 7. Joe Sullivan with Lisa and Treadwell Davis 8. Bo Jackson, Greg and Lensey Key, Jon and Denise Lauderdale 74 | ShelbyLiving.com
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The Vignette Club held a luncheon June 28 during Columbiana’s Liberty Day at Samantha Bristow Rush Law Office. The luncheon was held in honor of Miss Alabama 2014 Caitlin Brunell, Miss Shelby County 2014 Holland Brown and Miss Shelby County Pageant sponsors. 1. Miss Shelby County 2014 Holland Brown and Miss Alabama 2014 Caitlin Brunell. 2. Vignettes Ann Handley and Barbara Robinson. 3. Bethany Stricklin. 4. Grand Marshal Col. Chris Stricklin, Zach, Andrew Stricklin. 5. Jerry Trummell and Joe McCormick. 6. Caroline Cook, Tinsley Henry. 7. Vignettes Joyce Reach Smith and Lois Reach Cooper with their mother Faye Reach. 8. Brooklyn Oliver. 9. Hunter Rush. 10. Janice Falkner, Vignette President Diane and Andrew Moore. 76 | ShelbyLiving.com
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$2,500 SIGN - ON LOCAL CDL-A DRIVERS Florida Rock & Tank Lines, Inc. Is hiring DRIVERS to haul locally for our Birmingham and Montgomery terminals! Great Benefits Include: * Home Daily *Health/Dental/Vision * 401K w/co match *Safety Bonuses * Paid Training Applicants Must Have: * Class A CDL * Ability to obtain Hazmat & Tanker endorsements * 2 Yrs T/T exp. Or 1 Yr T/T w/ CDL School Cert. * 25 Yrs or Older Apply Online at www.floridarockandtanklines. comor call 1-866-FLA ROCK
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WANT TO LEARN A TRADE? Start today as an Electrician’s Helper! Advantage Electric Call 205-876-4269. JOBS IN ALABAMA!! AIDT assists employers throughout AL by identifying qualified applicants by recruitment, screening & training services. Visit www.aidt.edu/jobs for latest jobs & training! AL PICK N’ TRADE 3985 Hwy 25 NEW VENDOR PROMOTION! First 3 months 1/2 off!!! 205-672-2022 (formerly Dixieland) LPN/CMA Busy Shelby County Pediatric office seeking a full time LPNor CMA. Please sendresume and salaryrequirements to:frontofficeassociate@gmail.com. Always There, In-Home Care Seeks CAREGIVERS In Shelby County - Pelham, Alabaster & Montevallo areas. Flexible schedules, Benefits & training available. Call for more information. (205) 824-0224
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20% Off Carpet Cleaning & Pressure Washing Bailey’s Cleaning Service ”Quality Cleaning. Old-Fashioned Service.” BaileysCleaningService.com 205-834-0919 BAMA Concrete Finishing. Driveways, Patios, Floors, Driveway Repair, Sidewalks, Concrete Walls, and Stamping. Call Jeremy. Free Est. 205-901-4112 HIRING Drivers Today! Beelman Truck Co. is hiring Company Drivers, Owner Operators, End Dump & Pneumatic Tanks for Montevallo, AL Terminal. Competitive Pay/Benefits. Call: 618-646-5384 WWW.BEELMAN.COM MOVING? You rent the truck we do everything else! $18/hr per man. General manual labor available at the same rate. FREE ESTIMATES (205) 873-8021 DELIVERY DRIVERS Local Grocery Distributor seeking qualified drivers. Delivery/unloading tomultiple locations. Valid DL and clean drivingrecord req’d. Mon-Fri work week, competitive wages, bonuses, benefits, opp. for advancement.Call: 205-397-1782 BurtonCampers.com. Over 100 new and used in stock! “Be certain with Burton” 800-226-1822
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Toyota, Lexus, Scion. Complete Service. Now servicing most Japanese models. Towing. Detailing. 205-668-0105 billystoyotaparts.com Established business franchise that provides birthday parties, summer camps, after school classes, preschool classes, and field trips for school age students, ages 4 and up, using LEGO(R) bricks. We work with area schools, Ys, recreation centers, etc. Please contact jehwade@hotmail.com if you are interested. Need Hair & Makeup? $5 off for new clients. Hoover’s Newest Salon. Camisha Rivers Studios. 3720 Lorna Road 205-290-5541 CDL Skills And Test Training, LLC. Day & Evening Classes. Hoover/Pelham Area. 205-253-5960 FREE GED SUMMER SCHOOL by Central Alabama Community College. Now meeting in Calera: 205-668-4398 Columbiana: 670-9219 256-378-2017 to Enroll SERVICE Tech w/ HVAC exp. Energetic, outgoing, hardworking, career oriented person to be part of team. Min 3 yrs experience. w/ EPA certification. Negotiable Salary between $15 to $30 hrly. Call 205-755-2209 or apply at 816 7th Street. N., Clanton Electrical Helpers Needed. No experience required, but beneficial. Apply in person Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM. 5920 Smokey Road, Calera AL 35040 New 2014 16x76 3 bedroom and 2 bath home with many upgrades! Cheaper than most repos! Just $32,798 delivered. Call Now! Clayton Homes of Pelham (205) 663-3730 Clinical Research Center of AL is seeking Asthma, HAE, COPD, & Allergy Participants. Compensation & Medical Care provided. Call 205-209-4100. www.alclinicalresearch.com HVAC, Refrigeration, Building Maintenance (carpentry skills), & restaurant equipment techs. Drug free, great work ethics, & good MVR. coldworksmechanical@gmail.com or 777-7429
$300-$1000 WEEKLY! Established company needs 8 reps to market sports merchandise, NASCAR, etc. • Paid Weekly: hourly + commission & bonuses • No nights or weekends Now Hiring Call 969-1797 PRN LPN 12 Hour ShiftsContact Lisa Roberson at Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation at 205669-1712 or apply in person: 22969 Hwy 25 Columbiana, AL. TARGET AUCTION. Advanced Real Estate Marketing. 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com GUTTER INSTALLER needed. Pelham. Must have good work ethic, experience in gutter installation/construction, Drivers License, good MVR & be able to pass background check/drug test. Year round work, great pay. Call 664-9828. Life & Health Insurance AgentsLocal company seeking seasonal licensed & exp agents Call 205.397.2800 $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. Sales Consultant @ Farmers Furniture in Clanton. Dynamic person who enjoys working w/ the public, energetic, good communication and organization skills, HS diploma or equiv. w/ some sales experience. To apply, visit our store @ 302 Park Plaza, Clanton. ONLINE AUCTIONS www.GTAOnlineAuctions.com 205-326-0833 Granger, Thagard & Assoc. Jack F. Granger #873 DRIVERS Hanna Truck Lines is hiring OTR Drivers for our Northport & Fairfield AL Terminals. Minimum weekly pay & benefits. Willing to Train. Prefer Flatbed Exp. Veterans Welcome Contact Dwayne 800-634-7315 E.O.E.
Great Clips Hiring Stylists Chelsea and Calera 205-966-7254 Ask about our Pine Straw & Mulch SPECIAL! Sod * Mulch * Pine Straw Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance. Free Estimates! Greenworks Landscaping 205-966-3305 The HomeCare Connection. Licensed, bonded & insured home care. Companions, meal prep, housecleaning, ADL’s, transportation. $12.00/hr. 205-453-4285 hcneeds.com CNA’s, LPN’s, RN’s. FT and PT positions available for 2nd & 3rd Shift. New pay scale. Please apply in person at Hatley Health Care, Inc. 300 Medical Center Dr. Clanton, AL 35045 J & M TANK LINES CALERA TERMINAL OTR POSITIONS OR DEDICATED SLIP SEAT Is Home Time Important to You? Tired of Being Gone? Come Home!!! Excellent opportunity $2,000 Sign On Bonus. CDL Class A Drivers Wanted. Tanker Experience NOT Required. Full Medical & Dental Benefits. Company Paid $50,000 Life Insurance. 401K with Company % Match. Paid Weekly. Layover and Detention Pay. Safety Bonus Program. We are your Company!!! J & M Tank Lines Apply @JMTANK.COM OR CALL 256-245-3933 BIRMINGHAM WEST TERMINAL Is Home Time Important To You? Tired of Being Gone? HOME NIGHTLY! Excellent Opportunity $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS CDL Class A Drivers Wanted Tanker Experience NOT Required Full Medical & Dental Benefits, Company Paid $50,000 Life Insurance, 401K with Company % Match, Paid Weekly, Layover and Detention Pay, Safety Bonus. We are your Company!!! J & M TANK LINES Apply @ JMTANK.COM or Call 256-245-3933 2010 Kabco - Secluded, private property near Chelsea. Off 280 and close to shopping. Home is 32X62. Spacious with 3 BR 2 BA, many features. Lot rent $250. Please call: 205-664-2412
J & W Professional Painting Interior and Exterior 205-788-2907 KINGWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NEEDS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS & BUS DRIVERS! Email rgray@ kingwoodchristianschool.com WE HAVE FREIGHT!!! James R. Smith Trucking of Cullman, AL is currently seeking drivers and Owner -Operators. Benefits include daily settlements; direct Deposit or express cash; Transflo; 100% of fuel surcharge, stop & drop pay; discounts on fuel, cell Phones & tires; pre-pass furnished; excellent home/family time and a payroll deducted truck purchase plan. Contact Greg Quick at 256.338.5168 or 800.633.3252 Bucket Truck / Tree Climber. 3 yrs exp. CDL required. Top pay guaranteed. 205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144. Joy’s Barber Shop, Pelham. NOW HIRING Call 663-5830. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com Others buy Gold, We buy Jewelry! 251-3381 Downtown Birmingham www.levysfinejewelry.com Forklift Operators & Production Workers Needed! Alabaster/McCalla Areas 2 years prior exp req’d. Apply at: Lyons HR 490 Wildwood Circle N., Ste. 150 Birmingham, AL 35209 M & M Boats Boating Starts Here 55 Co Rd 935, Jemison (205) 688-9180 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, AL. A Drug Free Company (205) 664-4751 Attention: CLASS-A DRIVERS Local Driving Positions in the Calera area! We offer a $750 MINIMUM Weekly Pay Assurance Program! Stable & Steady Work. Great Home Time! CDL-A, 1-yr. exp. req. Call MDS Today! 866-693-1267 or email: canderson@schillicorp.com www.schillicorp.com Midsouth Paving, Inc. is seeking qualified Dump Truck Drivers for our Birmingham location.To apply visit: www.oldcastle.com Midsouth Paving, Inc AA/EOE/E-verify participant
1 Call Does it All! Pressure wash, paint, carpentry: www.ShelbyPainter.com Stone, brick, concrete: www.ShelbyHardscape.com Gardening, landscaping: www.ShelbyLawn.com 205-530-3830 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 Monya’s In-Home Care 1 Perimeter Park South, Ste 100N, Birmingham, AL 35243 Tel: (205) 234-5843 www.monyashomecare.com Morrison Healthcare Food Service Currently Taking applications for all postitions, all shifts available. Contact Tabitha Tennant: tabithatennant@ iammorrison.com or put in application at 1000 1st St. N, Alabaster, 35007 NEW Discounted Rates @ Montevallo Golf Club • 665-8057 • Public Par 71 18-hole • Memberships available • Twilight and Senior Rate • Full length Driving Range $21 Mon-Fri, $26 Sat-Sun. Now Hiring! Full time positions! Setup/Assembly/C.S.R. We train all positions. $2400/mo per co. policy. Dress Professional. Start this week! Call Matt @ 205-206-7902 Immediate Hire for Project in Birmingham • Millwrights • Welders • Ironworkers • Electricians. Apply online at mwservicesinc.com EOE Experienced appliance tech. Will train qualified individual. Pay starts at $10/hr for trainees, up to $20/hr depending on experience. Contact Woody (205)603-6288 Manufacturing/Assembly positions available in Calera area. Full time hours, all shifts available. Call today 205-267-3910 Exterior Painting and Drywall. Make your house look new again. Over 20 years experience, quality and craftsmanship. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Call 205.966.6230 Class A CDL Drivers Needed Immediately 3 Yrs Min Driving History With Dump Trailer Experience * $1000 Retention Bonus * Local Hauling * Home Nights APPLY ONLINE: www.perdidotrucking.com Perdido Trucking Service, LLC 251.470.0355 Professional Dog Training Any Age. Any Breed. 205-664-6910
Looking for an hvac service tech/duct installer/installer asap. Small company looking for someone to be able to install heating and a.c. systems, as well as handle service calls and duct installation. Must be knowledgeable in all above areas, pass a background check and a drug test. Need to be able to work on own. Please contact at 205-669-9187 for further information and to apply. LAY LAKE! $419,000 Gorgeous 3BR/2BA w/ main channel views from sunroom and master suite. Large kitchen, great room, and full basement. New dual-slip dock w/ electric lifts! MLS# 588793 Brian Thomas 205-369-2278 Re/Max Southern Homes 280 Right at Home Homecare services available in your area. Please call 205-460-1062 Immediate Job Openings for Caregiver/CNAs in Shelby County. Apply at www.rahbhm.com. START TODAY! Diesel Mechanic in Pelham/ Birmingham area. Must have experience, valid AL DL and own tools. Call 205-685-8859. Free removal and pick up of unwanted items, appliances, water heaters, furniture, leftover yard sale items, etc. We also clean out garages and basements. Call Kenneth for more info (205) 540-7023 The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is now hiring managers and drivers/ loaders. Apply at: 1401 FL Shuttlesworth Dr. Birmingham, AL. 35234 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm School Bus Drivers For CDL and non CDL drivers. Clean Drug & Criminal background. Only Serious Inq. For immediate employment, apply: School Transportation Solutions 1301 F L Shuttlesworth Dr. 205-324-4024 Comptroller needed: Supervise business office, Medicare billing, payroll and patient trust fund.Process Medicaid apps and Medicaid billing.Work with managed care contract companies,prepare monthly financial statements, responsible for accts payable and accts receivable; at least 1-2 years exp, 4 yrdegree, experience in Long Term Care Rehab facility preferred. Please email resume to: HR@rehabselect.net. 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
SERVERS NEEDED Premier golf club in North Shelby County seeking motivated individuals for full and part time server positions. Must be available to work some nights and weekends. $10 - 12 per hour. Immediate openings. Interested candidates please reply to shoal@bellsouth.net. Immediate Openings For Full Time Positions ** Comprehensive ** ** Benefits Package ** Machine Operators Must have 2 plus years of experience as a manufacturing Machine Operator. Machine set-up experience is a major plus! Pay DOE. Industrial Maintenance Minimum of 2 yrs. exp. Must be able to weld. Apply in person: Smith Companies 100 Pardue Road Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-4455 WE WANT TO HIRE YOU TO RETIRE YOU Work for a strong stable company. Southern Haulers LLC in Calera. Hiring CDL-A Drivers for new accounts. Must have good CDL-A. Exc pay / benefits. George or James 800.537.4621 EOE www.southernhaulersllc.com Roofs, Gutters, Chimney. Repair & Remodel, Baths & Kitchen our Specialty! Free Estimates! Southern Home Remodeling 205-624-3144 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 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 Steel Building. Allocated Bargains. 40x60 on up. We do deals. gosteelbuildings.com Source# 18X 251-241-4250 Supreme Beverage Cois looking for delivery drivers with valid Class A driver’s license, clear MVR, DOT cert, ability to repetitively lift, pull and push 50+ lbs. Apply @supremebeverage.com
Certified Lifeguard Positions Available Immediately. Call Mr. Calvin (205) 563-1888 OTR Flatbed Driver Needed. Flatbed experience. Hazmat required. Must have good driving record. For more information call: 256-225-8351 The View Apartments Alabaster 1, 2, & 3 BRs Good Credit Required 205-663-6650 Landscape Position. North Shelby County. Apply Mon-Fri, 8am-2pm. Call 296-2329 or 991-4653 for directions & info. Stable Hand Position. Part-time. North Shelby County. To apply, call 205-991-9720 or 205-531-1355. RECEPTIONIST FT/PT. GREAT 1st Job! Great work environment. Benefits available. www.tcac.org/employment.html Ask about our Above Ground Pool Special! Specializing in Liner Replacement! Yearly pool cleaning service. 30 yrs going strong! Tubbs Pools 256-267-7584 or 256-267-5824 Make a Difference! Vapor Thrift Store hiring PT & FT Apply at 5443 Hwy 280, Birmingham www.vaporthrift.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! Veterans Moving Services Residential & Commercial Moving. Let us handle all your moving needs! Free estimates: 334-322-6462. 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. CNC Machinist voestalpine Nortrak, Inc. has immediate openings for CNC Machinists for our Birmingham facility. This position is for CNC Machinists who can develop fixturing and can manipulate M&G code. Requirements: High school diploma or GED with 2-4 yrs of documented experience, ability to read blueprints, use of measuring devices & ability to program M&G code “A” plus. ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO SHIFT ROTATION. Please send resumes to: clay.johnston@voestalpine.com
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sense of style. These artists Columbiana Farmers work together in a tight knit Market: The Columbiana group to support one another Farmers Market is open and keep their love for pottery on West College Street on alive. Gallery exhibit is free Saturdays from 7 am.-noon. and open from 10 a.m.-5 Contact Randy Glenn at 205- p.m. throughout Sept. 4. Visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com 305-8632 or 334-598-6332. for more information. Mt Laurel Farmers Market: The Mt Laurel Farmers Market, 38 Manning Place, is held on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-noon throughout October. Contact Kelly Burley at 205-408-2717 or 334-726-6065 or visit Mtlaurel. com.
Ongoing Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27
Calera & Shelby Train Ride: Ride the train! Enjoy a one hour train ride through the forests of Shelby County. Tickets available for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Saturday in September. Boarding times are 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Visit HODRRM.org.
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consignment sale Sept. 5 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sept. 6 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Many children’s clothes, youth clothes, toys, books, shoes, baby furniture, and many more items are available for purchase. Proceeds from the sale are used to pay the consigners. All remaining proceeds are given Sept. 3, 10, 17 and to the Asbury UMC children’s 24 program and various mission Master Gardener Course: groups in the area. The Master Gardener Program trains volunteers, who work Sept. 6 through Extension, to bring Photographing Your Art the latest horticultural With Hank Siegel: Local information and practices art photographer and SCAC from the world of research to Instructor Hank Siegel will their communities’ landscapes help you get the pictures of and gardens. Through the your work in the form that Master Gardener program, you need. Learn how to thousands of people in the optimize your digital camera’s United States and Canada have capabilities and use it as a been trained as volunteers. tool to capture the qualities Visit Aces.edu/counties/ of light that you need to Shelby for more information. control. Class fee is $60. Visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com Sept. 4 for more information. SSCC Luncheon The South Shelby Chamber of Woofstock: WOOFstock is Commerce Luncheon will be a free event to the public on Sept. 4 at Columbiana First Sept. 6 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at United Methodist Church. Veterans Park on Valleydale. Parking available at Spain Sept. 5-6 Park High School with Giggles and Grace: Asbury complimentary shuttles to the United Methodist Church, 6690 park. For more information, Cahaba Valley Road, will host visit Hooveral.org. its annual Giggles and Grace
Grape Stomp
Sept. 7
Juried Art Show: The opening reception for the sixth annual Shelby County Arts Council Juried Art Show will be Sept. 7 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at its gallery at 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana. Free admission. Artists from across the area submit work for the show. The grand prize winner receives $300 cash award plus a $200 Falcon Art Supply gift card and a solo exhibit at the SCAC Gallery slated for March 2015. The exhibit will run Sept. 7-Oct. 2. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Call 669-0044 or visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com for more information.
Sept. 9
Casablanca: Shelby County Senior Day at the Alabama Theater is Sept. 9 from 9 a.m.noon where attendees will take in “Casablanca.“ No cost to Shelby County seniors. Call in to your local senior center for reservations or call 6706557.
Sept. 10
Kings of Leon: 2014 Mechanical Bull Tour: Kings of Leon along with Young the Giant and Kongos will perform on Sept. 10 for the Kings of Leon: 2014
Mechanical Bull Tour at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, 1000 Amphitheatre Drive, Pelham. Visit Livenation.com for ticket information.
Sept. 11
Taste of Shelby County : The Shelby County Schools Education Foundation is hosting the seventh annual Taste of Shelby County on Sept. 11 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center, 3660 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham. The event will feature vendors from all over Shelby County and the surrounding areas offering a “taste” of specialty dishes from their menus. Vendors include restaurants, wineries, breweries, caterers and more. Order tickets for $25 online at Shelbyedfoundation. org or at the door for $30.
Fox 6 broadcaster, Janet Hall, will be our keynote speaker; James Spann, 33/40 weatherman, will be the Master of Ceremonies; and Reverend Al and Passion Lewis will provide our musical entertainment. Please plan to attend and help the mission to continue Oak Mountain Missions Ministries’ goals of serving those in need. For more information, visit Oakmtnmissions.com.
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Cuisine at One Nineteen: Join the chef from Seasons 52 for a meal that is both delectable and moderate in calories. At Seasons 52, all items on its menu have 475 calories or less but without compromising their taste. Bring a bottle of wine and a friend and enjoy this evening in a relaxing atmosphere. The Sept. 13 cost is $25 per person with a 12 Spain Park Cross Country person minimum. Please call Invitational: The Spain Park 408-6550 to register. Cross Country Invitational will be Sept. 13 at Hoover’s GSCCC Business After Veterans Park. Visit Hooveral. Hours org for more information. Shelby County’s next premier business networking event -Sept. 14 sponsored by Shelby County Girl Power: This class is Newspapers -- is scheduled designed to help girls ages for Sept. 18 at Inverness 8-12 understand and accept Country Club. the natural changes that occur Come with plenty of business with early adolescence. The cards and ready to make some program addresses developing serious business contacts a positive self-image, while from 5:30-7 p.m. The cost is accepting the physical $10 per person for Chamber changes that accompany members ($20 for “Future” puberty. Girl Power is for girls members) and includes hors and a female adult relative or d’oeuvres and two beverage friend. The cost is $5 per girl. coupons. Call Dial-A-Nurse to register Sept. 20 at 939-7878. Paws for a Cause 5K: Sept. 16 The Animal League of Harvest of Hope Luncheon: Birmingham once again is The seventh annual Harvest hosting the sixth annual Paws of Hope Luncheon benefitting for the Cause, a dog-friendly Oak Mountain Missions will 5K race and fun run. This be held on Sept. 16 at 11:30 year’s event is scheduled to a.m. at the Cahaba Grand begin at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. Conference Center. Silent 20 at Veterans Park, 4750 auction will begin at 10 a.m. Valleydale Road, Hoover. September 2014 | 81
OUT & ABOUT Online registration is available at Theanimalleagueof birmingham.com and at Active.com through Sept. 18. After that date, participants must register at the event. For more information, call 5867534.
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Gumbo, Blues and Brews!: Danny Brooks returns to the Shelby County Arts Council as the opening act for 2Blu and the Lucky Stiffs for Gumbo, Blues and Brews! to be held Sept. 26. Tickets on sale for $25 per person. Visit Grape Stomp: Come stomp Shelbycountyartscouncil.com on some grapes and get your for more information. footprints on paper to prove it! This annual event to be held Sept. 27 Sept. 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Harvest Time: Old Baker is one that you won’t want Farm, 1041 Farmindale Road, to miss! The “Lucy-Look-A- Harpersville, will be open Like” contest will start at 2 to the public for visits Sept. p.m. $10 general admission 27-Oct. 31. Harvest hours and $5 for children 12 and are from 3 p.m-dark during under. No pets please. Visit the week, 9 a.m.-dark on Morgancreekwinery.com for Saturdays and 1 p.m.-dark on more information. Sundays. Admission is $10;
Poor® Walk/Run: National Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run is Sept. 27 at Veterans Park. Registration is at 7 a.m. with run beginning at 8:30 a.m. and walk at 9 a.m. Awards, door prizes, and refreshments to follow. T-shirts will be given, while supplies last, to those donating $20 or more. For more information, visit Svdpusa.net/fop/index.php.
country fair will feature rides, entertainment, livestock shows and more. Admission is $10. Visit Alshelbycountyfair. com.
Old Baker Farm, 1041 Farmindale Road, Harpersville, will be open to the public for “ visits Sept. 28-Oct. 31. Harvest hours are from 3 p.m-dark during the week, 9 a.m.-dark on Sept. 28 Saturdays and 1 p.m.-dark on Walk to Cure Diabetes: The Sundays. Admission is $10; JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes kids under 2 are free. Fee will be held at Hoover’s includes a pumpkin and all Veterans Park on Sept. 28 events except food, horseback from 1-5 p.m. For more rides and arts and crafts. Visit information, visit www2.jdrf. Oldbakerfarm.com. org. Shelby Living is happy to feature Sept. 25 Sept. 29-Oct. 4 community events in its monthly kids under 2 are free. Fee Two-Mile Tune-Up Shelby County Fair: The calendar. The event must take includes a pumpkin and all Veterans Park: The Two-Mile events except food, horseback 65th Shelby County Fair will place in Shelby County or be Tune-Up Cross Country Meet rides and arts and crafts. Visit be held Sept. 29-Oct. 4 at the sponsored by a Shelby Countywill be Sept. 25 at Hoover’s Oldbakerfarm.com. Shelby County Exhibition based group. Email details to Veterans Park. Visit Hooveral. Center, 701 Highway 70, in Katie.mcdowell@shelbyliving. org for more information. National Friends of the Columbiana. The old-time com. l
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