South Shelby Chamber by Shelby County Newsmedia, Inc.

August 2010

SOUTH SHELBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Columbiana • Chelsea • Harpersville • Westover • Wilsonville • Vincent

Upcoming Events July 30 Celebrate Harpersville Homecoming Aug 7 Columbiana Arts & Crafts Show

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Population: 1,853 Town Hall: 525 Florey Street Vincent, AL 35178 205-672-2261 townofvincent.com shopsofvincent.com Town Council: Ray McAllister, Mayor 672-2261 Joy Marler City Clerk 672-2261

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Larry King 672-2770 Bridgette Jordan Smith 672-9128 Johnny Edwards 672-7428 Ralph B Kimble, Jr. 672-2755 Mary Lee Reynolds 672-2482

Services: Police: 672-2261 Fire: 672-2261 Water: 672-2878

Vincent

The Mayor, Town Council, and citizens of Vincent, Alabama welcome all newcomers to our area. Vincent is one of the few progressive Shelby County locations that still offer small town hospitality and personality. Vincent is located on Highway 231 between Interstate 20 and Highway 280, which offers area residents the proximity to work in various larger cities and leave the fast paced city life after work and escape to the quiet country setting that is the essence of Vincent. For those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care to venture far from home, we offer all the shopping opportunities, of the larger cities, on a more personal scale. Boasting an extremely low crime rate, our Police Department provides a safe and secure atmosphere in which to raise a family. The Vincent Volunteer Fire Department, backed up by the Harpersville Fire Department, provides fire and rescue safety for homes and businesses. Recreation activities are abundant in Vincent. We have Gorman Park, with free boat launch access, on the Coosa River and Vincent Municipal Park, located centrally in town, with a picnic pavilion, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground, walking track, football field, softball field, and two baseball fields available to the public. Vincent Elementary School, Vincent Middle School, and Vincent High School are excellent educational facilities located inside the town limits. In addition to the quiet country living experience, other areas of Vincent offer enticing opportunities for business development. With two railroads going through the town and access to major highways, Vincent has numerous untapped economic possibilities. Come, experience, and enjoy the slower paced Vincent life style and you will want to make it your life style too.

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WELCOME ABOARD 2010 CHAMBER MEMBERS *Advantage Staffing Mike Echols and Tracy Todd 3075 John Hawkins Parkway Birmingham, Alabama 35244 205-444-8733 hirethinking.com Birmingham@ advantageresourcing.com As one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading staffing companies, our primary objective is clearcut: To perfectly align the best people with appropriate positions around the world. *Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kim Kelley 450 Riverchase Parkway East Birmingham, Alabama 35244 205-220-2171 *Charter Business Bethe Dodds 2100 Columbiana Road Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35216 205-824-5514 Charter-Business.com

Unique Capabilities for Better Business Solutions Charter Communications, Inc. is a leading broadband communications company and the fourth largest cable operator in the United States. *Erin C. Bell, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 232 Mailing 105 North Main Street Columbiana, Alabama 35051 205-671-0122 Focusing on Primarily family Law, Adoptions, Divorce, juvenile, and personal injury. Capstone Financial Group LLC H. Douglas Ingram 2200 Riverchase Center Ste 608 Birmingham AL 35244 205-444-5592 thecapstoneway.com/splash. cfm Cornerstone Christian School Jay Adams and Debbie Collins

BOARD MEMBERS

President Tim Prince Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Richard Cook Busy Hands Framing and Gifts Evan Major Shelby County Schools (Ret.) Linda Wren AT&T Dr. Ben Smith Smith Chiropractic Billy Ray Jones Bryant Bank Robert Jackson Bridges Historic Shelby Association John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC Hal Higgens Alagasco Edwin Brasher First United Security Bank

Columbiana, Alabama 35051 205-669-7777 ccschargers.us/home.html Candlewood Suites Matt Graves 1004 Balmoral Drive Alabaster, Alabama 35007 205-620-0188 candlewoodsuites.com Allison, May & Kimbrough, LLC Wm. Randall May, Attorney at Law 1300 Corporate Drive, Suite 200 Birmingham, Alabama 35242 205-991-6367 allisonmay.com CGS Entertainment Consultants LLC George Howell Montevallo, Alabama 35115 205-994-2426 cgsevents.com Red Mountain Bank Gloria Donworth, Hwy 280

1st Vice President Randall Fields

2ndVice President Brenda Frias Alabama Power

205-313-8118 redmountainbank.com One Surplus Scott Moseley, Chelsea Mid State Co-op Chris Duke Columbiana, Alabama 35051 205-669-7082 Chelsea Chiropractic- New Location Dr. & Mrs. Justin Fogo, Ambassador 398 Chesser Suite 2 Chelsea, Al 35043 chelseafamilychiro.com Nationwide Ins. Agency Allan Lowe, Columbiana 205-669-7333 buyonline.nationwide.com/ autoquote/initiateNewQuote. do Chelsea Eye Care Dr. Zachary Steel Chelsea AL 35043 205-678-2565

3rd Vice President Donna Smelcer Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Secretary Faye McGuire Frontier Bank

chelseaeyecare.com/Chelsea_ Eye_Care/Home.html Chelsea Animal Hospital Renee Kelley, Chelsea 205-678-8895 chelseaanimaldoc.com Shelby County Dept. of Human Resources Kim Mashego, Executive Director 205-669-3000 Creekside Consulting Robert Gandy Harpersville, AL 35078 205-672-8587 creeksideinc.com Second Elegance Stephanie Roulier 105 A South Main Street Columbiana, Alabama 35051 205-669-0469 secondelegance.com/default. aspx *New Members

Treasurer Andrew Brown Brown Lumber & Building Supply

City Government

Board Advisors

Mayor Earl Niven, Becky Landers Chelsea

Susan Stivers

Mayor Allan Lowe Gina Antonlini Columbiana Mayor Theoangelo Perkins Jackie Ingram Harpersville Della Pender MT Laurel Mayor Ray McCallister Joy Marler Vincent Mayor Rosemary Liveoak Kay Ray Wilsonville Mayor Mark McLaughlin Wayne Jones Westover

Penny Kovakas Kovakas Realty Gerie Kelley

Executive Director Stacy Walkup

4 UPCOMING EVENTS

Main na c on Columbia til Aug. i s u M n n tow ght u n i n w o y D Frida Ever y -8 p.m. . 6 p.m info: e Mor 331 3 669-

July 30-31 Celebrate Harpersville Homecoming 2010 Harpersville Town Hall townof harpersville.com

August 7 15th Annual Antiques, Arts & Craft Show 9 p.m - 4p.m. Sponsor: Novella Club More info: 669-3284

August 12 All Shelby County Schools Begin

AN ADDED MEMBER BENEFIT

5 MEMBERS CORNER

Pictured L-R: Donna McDaniel, Shane Carlisle, Derek Daniels, Rob Bolton, Ladon Emerson, Connie Denty

Bolton Funeral Home in Columbiana has been newly renovated! Derek Daniels, manager and his family are the new owners and management for the Columbiana funeral home. Ladon Emerson, Funeral Director, Rob Bolton, Connie Denty, Shane Carlisle and Donna McDaniel bring altogether over 100 years of experience to the business. Updated and newly remodeled inside and out is what you will find at the Columbiana location. “The Funeral Home needed to be updated.” According to Ladon Emerson, Funeral Director. He brings 18 years experience with him and he is particularity excited about the new selection room. The selection room offers over 50 choices of caskets including urns and crematory caskets and looks very professional with a lot of accessories creating a variety of choices during and after the funeral for loved ones to be remembered by. Also they have new signage, ﬂower van and a new hearse is on the way. “This business has a name you can trust and has been here in Columbiana for a lifetime through good and bad times and we wish continued success to the Daniels family to carry out the traditions of this business.” Mayor Allan Lowe.

MEMBERS CORNER A BACKPACK CAN BE QUITE A PAIN Before we know it the kids will be heading back to school. In the days ahead they will be preparing for that day by searching for the latest fashions and accessories. There is one school accessory that parents and students should select with great care and attention. That accessory is the BACKPACK. As Backpacks have grown in popularity, Doctors have continued to express cautions regarding how Backpacks should be worn. Proper fit and usage of Backpacks could reduce potential damage to children’s growing backs and muscles. It is hard to believe, but children sometimes carry as much as 40 % of their body weight in their Backpacks. Dr. Bliss Newell of Columbiana Chiropractic recommends a loaded Backpack weigh no more than 15% of the child’s body weight. A correctly worn Backpack can distribute weight among some of the strongest muscles in the body. But a poor fit and an overloaded Backpack can lead to joint and muscle problems or injuries. To insure that your child is protected from such injuries, follow the tips below and be- sure to try the Backpack on before it is purchased and worn. Backpack Tips: Light Weight when empty: No added weight to a potentially heavy load Two Wide Padded Shoulder Straps: insures good blood ﬂow in shoulders Padded Back: provides extra protection Waist Strap: helps prevent bouncing up & down when walking Wear the Straps: All of them to allow for even distribution of the weight Don’t Overload: the load recommendation is no more than 15% of the child’s body weight For more information on this important subject, call Dr. Bliss Newell of Columbiana Chiropractic at 669-5252 for a no obligation telephone consultation. Columbiana Chiropractic “Easing Your Pain” Highway 25, Columbiana 669-5252

SOUTH SHELBY SNAPSHOTS Chelsea Chiropractic and Farmers Insurance/Scott Weygand Agency both located at 398 Chesser Road, Chelsea

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Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Robert Bentley makes a campaign stop at Bryant Bank in Columbiana on June 29, 2010. July Chamber Luncheon sponsored by the Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce in Pelham

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Judge Dan Reeves, Bobby Joe Seales, Diane Seales, Pam Curry and Sheriff Chris Curry & Grand Marshal of the Columbiana Liberty Day Parade

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July Chamber Luncheon sponsored by the Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce in Pelham

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Mayor Allan Lowe, and City Council Representatives Tom Seale, Ouida Mayfield, and Dr. Stancil Handley unveil the Small Towns and Down Towns Historic Marker on Friday Night June 25, 2010.

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Wilsonville Cemetery is now listed in the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register by the Wilsonville Cemetery Committee Members: Norma Newman, Mary Turgion, Candace Vick, Patricia Johnson, Alan Revis and Mayor Rosemary Liveoak. The Master of Ceremony was Bobby Joe Seales, President of the Shelby County Historical Society, Inc.

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J. Waid Blackstone, D.O. Ophthalmologist practicing in Chelsea at Hayes Eye Center.

88 UPCOMING CHAMBER LUNCHEON

August 5, 2010 Location: Columbiana United Methodist Church 200 North Main Street, Columbiana

South Shelby Chamber of Commerce 18th Anniversary

Topic: Mental Health Court

Fall Golf Tournament

Keynote Speaker: James W. Fuhrmeister Judge of Probate, Shelby County

September 10, 2010

Special Recognition of Sonya Lefkovits From the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce and Columbiana Merchants & Professionals Association City Spotlight: Vincent Luncheon Host: Frontier Bank and Blue Springs Manor Bed and Breakfast

Magnolia Meadows Golf Course Presented by: Bryant Bank and Shelby County Reporter

Price: $10.00 *Networking begins at 11:30am

Registration Form Team Sponsors: $380 • Hole Sponsor: $100