SSC Newsletter

SOUTH SHELBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

KALEIDOSCOPE

Columbiana • Chelsea • Harpersville • Westover • Wilsonville • Vincent and the South Shelby County Region

December 2011

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Inside this Edition • Meet our New Members • November Luncheon Reflections/Ambassador Opportunity • Things to do and See in Shelby County • Snapshots • Local Favorites and Favorite Locals • 2011 Diamond Awards and Annual Meeting Call the Chamber Office at 205-669-9075 for more information on these events or visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com for complete calendar information.

2011 Corporate Sponsors

2 New chamber members Shockley & King, LLC Candice J. Shockley Pelham, AL 35124 205-663-3363 http://www.shockleyandking.com Shockley & King, LLC, is a full-service law firm with more than 30 years combined experience representing clients in Shelby, Jefferson (Birmingham and Bessemer), Bibb, Tuscaloosa and Talladega Counties.

Shockley & King, LLC, offers the knowledge and experience you would expect to find at most large firms, without sacrificing the personal attention and service which are the hallmark of small town firms. Together, Shockley and King have represented hundreds of men and women from all walks of life in the Circuit, District, Appellate, Probate, Family, Domestic Relations, and Juvenile Courts of Alabama. Please read on to learn how Shockley & King, LLC, can assist you with your legal needs.

Antioch Baptist Church Phillip W. Rush, Pastor Columbiana, Alabama 35051 205-669-9706 http://antiochbaptistcolumbiana.org/ “Where God’s love is shown” Antioch Baptist Church at Columbiana is a biblically centered Southern Baptist Church with conservative values whose purpose

is to assemble together in love and unity of the Spirit so that we can: proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ through preaching and teaching; grow in Christ through study and application of God’s Word; praise God through blended styles of music; return to Him a portion of the blessings He has blessed us with; offer prayers of thanksgiving and petition; offer our services to Him and others; build a fellowship among all believers; and minister to the community.

Beverly’s BBQ Charles Cook Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-4037 BBQ is a must at Beverly’s BBQ but have you tried the newly added honey pecan chicken salad? It too is a favorite among customers according to owner Charles Cook!

The restaurant has added delivery to businesses Monday through Friday at no charge no minimum between the hours of 11-2pm. The restaurant hours are Monday through Saturday 10am-7pm and closed on Sundays.

Shaklee Independent Distributor Elise Hearn Sterrett, AL 35147 205-821-2270 http://www.elise.myshaklee.com My name is Elise and I want you to know that I am always available to answer questions and help you with

your Shaklee purchases.

The Shaklee Difference is what keeps me coming back each month.

The Best of Nature and Science working Together to make the best supplements! Shaklee is the Pioneer in the Health and Wellness Industry since 1956!

Baby Steps Child Development Center Gala Beaty Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-4854 “Every journey begins with a first step” Offering a Happy, Safe, Loving Environment, Reasonable Prices, Highly Qualified Staff, Nutritious Meals, Preschool Curriculum designed to ready children for kindergarten, classrooms for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Baby steps is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and located at 21019 Alabama 25.

Baptist Health Center-Chelsea Chelsea, Alabama 205-678-2688 http://www.bhsala.com/body_bhc. cfm?id=957 Baptist Health Center-Chelsea is located in Chelsea on Highway 280, near Publix. Dr. Randy Lamberson will be the primary care physician at this location.

Our Mission: As a subsidiary of The

Baptist Health System, and as a witness to the love of God, revealed through Jesus Christ, Baptist Health Centers, Inc. (BHC) is committed to promoting these values as they relate to quality care, individual dignity, cost efficiency and community support. It is the purpose of Baptist Health Centers through striving for the goals set forth below, to be recognized as the premier physician practice management organization in our region. Quality Care: To partner with physicians in striving for the highest standards in the delivery of healthcare while utilizing state-of-theart resources and techniques. To conduct all relations with patients in the spirit of compassionate care.

Individual Dignity: To serve all patients and employees of BHC with respect and personal dignity. To enhance the self esteem of employees and the reputation of BHC. Cost Efficiency: To provide the most cost efficient healthcare available through an innovative and performance-based work ethic. To be a financially stable member of the BHS integrated healthcare network.

Community Support: To enhance the lives of those living in the communities served by BHC through the provision of compassionate and high quality healthcare. To develop a primary care network which will expand access to quality healthcare where there is a need.

chamber member Renewals Alabama Abuse Counseling Center Nora Cook P.O. Box 86 Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-3285 Blankenship Excavating Services Darryl Blankenship Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-4734

Family of Hair Crystal Lael Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-5957 Jon Chrisda Travel Dinah Davis Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-6746 http://www.ytb.com/dinahdavis

THE HARTFORD

Realty South Shirley Satterwhite Shelby, AL 35143 205-669-0338 205-966-3170 Cell http://www.shirleysatterwhite.com

Shelby Shores Community Association Louise R Cahela Shelby, Alabama 35143 Snider’s Discount Pharmacy Doug Snider Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-3899

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lUNcheON reFlecTIONs

South Shelby Chamber of Commerce held its November chamber meeting featuring guest speaker Andrea Lewis, President of Make You New! Andrea helped community and business leaders understand the importance of continually renewing and reinventing yourself and the importance of investing in the people of our community to further grow your business. Pastor Lori Carden

of the Columbiana United Methodist Church gave our invocation at the luncheon that was sponsored by M&F Bank and catered by Bernie’s on Main.

ShelbyCo Magazine presented an oil painting to the Shelby County Museum & Archives. Norma Jean Howell and Allan Staib are affiliated with the “Friends of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church & Cemetery” according to Bobby Joe Seales.

BOARD MEMBERS

President Brenda Frias Alabama Power

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

1st Vice President Donna Smelcer Shelby Baptist Medical Center

We welcomed our newest members Farmers Insurance Group, Jon Falkner; Shockley and King, LLC; ShelbyCo Magazine; Horse Charmer Tack Shoppe; Cameron Oaks Farm; Antioch Baptist Church; and Beverly’s BBQ. The chamber spotlighted Shelby County Tourism & Attractions and featured Expo booths showcasing Adaptive Aquatics, Alabama 4H

2nd Vice President Faye McGuire Frontier Bank

3rd Vice President Andrew Brown Brown Lumber & Building Supply

Jon Lauderdale Alagasco

Center, Alabama Wildlife Center, Aldrich Coal Mine Museum, Candlewood Suites-Alabaster & Inverness, Hampton Inn & Suites Hwy 280,Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington, Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham Civic Complex, Shelby County Museum & Archives/ ShelbyCo Magazine, Shelby Iron Works Museum, and Vizzini Farms Winery.

Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morris M&F Bank

Past President Tim Prince Shelby County Newspapers, Imc.

Executive Director Stacy Walkup

Gina Antonlini Columbiana

Edwin Brasher First United Security Bank

Mayor Theoangelo Perkins Jackie Ingram Harpersville

Kevin Morris M&F Bank

Della Pender MT Laurel

Matthew Allen Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Mayor Ray McCallister Joy Marler Vincent

City Government

Mayor Rosemary Liveoak Kay Ray Wilsonville

Mayor Earl Niven, Becky Landers Chelsea Mayor Allan Lowe

Mayor Mark McLaughlin Wayne Jones Westover

4 ThINGs TO DO aND see IN shelbY cOUNTY

December Dec. 1

Columbiana Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, 7pm 205-669-7813

Dec. 2 & 3 Columbiana Christmas Open House; Friday 9-7pm; Saturday 9-3pm Dec. 3

Columbiana Tour of Homes; 11-3pm; Tickets available at Dr. Stancil Handley’s and Busy Hands Framing and Gifts ($10.00 in advance; $12.00 at the door)

Dec 3

Christmas Bazaar-Wilsonville; 8-3pm; Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Wilsonville. Breakfast & Lunch served and Visit Santa

Dec. 6

Attn: Ladies sign up for a “Make You New” Workshop at the Chelsea City Hall. Creating your purpose, developing your goals, How to live your plan, How to present the best You, Make You New Interviewing Model and More… Free and begins at 8am-2:30pm and includes breakfast and lunch. To register contact Andrea Lewis at 205-434-0627 or andrealewisphr@makeyounew.com you may also call the chamber office at 205-669-9075, soshelby@bellsouth.net

Dec. 8

Town of Westover Coffee with the Mayor at 8am at the Town Hall (3312 Westover Road, Westover Al 35147)

Dec. 8

Vincent Christmas Parade, 6pm 205-672-2261

Dec 10

Westover Christmas Parade, 10am 205-678-3375

Dec 10

Columbiana: Children’s Shopping Day 9-2pm begins at the Shelby County Arts Council and Visit Santa Downtown 10-2pm

Dec 10

Lay Lake Christmas Parade

Dec 17

Chelsea Christmas Parade, 10am 205-678-8455

Dec 17

Columbiana: Naughty or Nice List Christmas Shopping Day

5 sNaPshOTs Harpersville Heritage Tour

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Coffee with the Mayor in Wilsonville

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Monster Walk sponsored by Columbiana Merchants & Professionals Association

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Whigmaleerie Day 2011 sponsored by Wilsonville Civitans

Baby Steps Child Development Center Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

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Veteran’s Day Ceremony & Tribute

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Law Office of Mavanee Routt Bear and Samantha Bristow Rush- Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

6 LOCAL FAVORITES AND FAVORITE LOCALS

After interviewing these wonderful local friends it is more apparent to me than ever just how much everyone really loves the Christmas decorations and lights in our communities! We invite you to attend a parade and see for yourself the wonders of the holiday season in our small towns and downtowns in South Shelby County! Merry Christmas Everyone and Happy New Year!

Linda & Richard Cook Busy Hands Framing & Gifts Local Favorites: The small town atmosphere!

Favorite Locals: Richard Cook: “We enjoy seeing everyone when we step out for lunch, especially visiting with the judges as long as they don’t put me in jail.”

Matthew Allen Shelby County Reporter Local Favorites: “As I leave for work I enjoy seeing the Christmas Decoration in Columbiana when it’s dark.”

Dr. Ben Smith Smith Chiropractic Local Favorites: “I like the changing leaves this time of year and look forward to the Chelsea Christmas Parade. It is such an outstanding parade.”

Favorite Locals: “Being with my family and enjoying the Christmas Parade. I also like the Chamber this time of year too.”

Mayor Allan Lowe City of Columbiana & Nationwide Insurance Local Favorites: “Scarlott & I love walking around this time of year and enjoying the leaves changing, looking forward to the holidays, the nice weather and the smell of the fireplaces.”

Favorite Locals: Bonnie Atchison, Lyla Norris, Dan & Beth Hedrick, Stacy and Kevin Walkup, Clarence Harris Family, Mr. McCormick, Mr. & Mrs. Valerius Ehrling and so many folks and neighbors around town.

Local Favorites: “Being with Family & Friends and seeing our town all decorated for Christmas is so exciting! I especially love the meaning of Christmas and all the special services and programs.”

Favorite Locals: All the Children!

Mayor Ray McAllister Town of Vincent Local Favorites: The Decorations and the lights on the Christmas tree in Vincent and Vincent has a wonderful Christmas Parade.

All of our churches have a wonderful Christmas programs.

Favorite Locals: All the kids!

Commissioner Corley Ellis Shelby County Local Favorites: I love the Christmas Decorations & all the individual city Christmas Parades & Festivities, they bring so much excitement this time of year.

Donald Shirley Citizens on Patrol/City of Chelsea Local Favorites: “I look forward to Christmas time playing with my grandkids, the weather change……… it’s just nice this time of year.”

Favorite Locals: All my COP(Citizen on Patrol) Friends.

Bonnie Atchison Former Executive Director South Shelby Chamber of Commerce Local Favorites: Sharing in the Birthday of our Lord, being with my family, friends and church. Christmas music, and I love to decorate my house and I love beautiful Christmas decorations.

Favorite Locals: You of course, Peggy Wood, Jean Rasco, Allan Lowe, Mike Miller, Sally Lawshe, Becky Brasher, Novella Club Friends, Dell Moody, Beth Hedrick, Martha Wells, Mary Smith, Brenda Nash and of course my children Mike & Judy Mason and many more.

Peg Hill Shelby County Board of Education

Sherry Stanford Columbiana Community Resident Local Favorites: “Everyone is so nice, like I am part of the family.” I once read an article that quoted a man moving to the south from the north that stated “Living in Alabama is like living on a front porch, you are always welcomed to sit down and you are always offered some sweet tea and you always accept it and say thank you!”

Dr. Robbie Hayes Shelby County Commission Local Favorites: “Christmas time with family!”

Favorite Locals: My family, my patients and my staff!

Faye McGuire Frontier National Bank-Vincent Local Favorites: “Our Christmas decorations and I like our Christmas tree!”

Favorite Locals: All the people in Town!

Billy Ray Jones Bryant Bank Local Favorites: “Everyone being in the Christmas Spirit. I especially like the Christmas Lights!”

Favorite Locals: Mrs. Bonnie Atchison is one of my favorite people.

Ellen Brechin RSVP Volunteer at South Shelby Chamber of Commerce Local Favorites: “I love the decorations. I think since Mayor Lowe has revitalized the downtown it makes Columbiana look like a Christmas Village!”

Favorite Locals: Mrs. Ouida Mayfield, she has a true genuine interest in people!

Mayor Rosemary Liveoak Town of Wilsonville “Here are a few of my local favorites: How can you not get excited when all the bright lights and pole decorations go up and the wreaths with big red bows are hung?

I especially love the drive down Hwy 25 with the lighted snowflakes and Christmas trees on every pole. As I walk the halls at school, I check out the Santa Pictures and read the “Wish Lists”. I am always checking to be sure that my name doesn’t appear on the “Naughty List”! You can hear the soft bells jingling from shoe laces, and the Christmas designed sweaters, T-shirts and hair bows start appearing. The smiles from everyone’s face starts getting bigger and bigger as the holidays get closer.”

Favorite Locals would have to include: The Christmas Bazaar at the Methodist Church. I look forward to having some of the “Best” cakes, pies, breads and cookies that the ladies in our community offers along with the arts and craft vendors.

But the best sure sign that Christmas is just around the corner in my home town is when you pull into Paul’s BP and you hear a familiar voice say, “ Rosie, here is your New Year’s Calendar.” I can’t wait to see what picture theme is featured this year.

2012 SSCC AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Purpose: Inform. Invite. Involve. Retain. Recruit.

The purpose of the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors is to promote good will and serve as a public relations unit for the Chamber. Ambassadors are an active group designed to bridge the current active membership and new members with the services provided by the Chamber.

Activities: Serve as host/hostesses at all chamber

functions such as luncheons, Coffee with the Mayors Breakfasts, Silent Auction and Gala, Golf Tournaments, Creative Arts Antiques and Business Show, Health Fair, Ribbon Cuttings etc..

Benefits: There is a great personal benefit returned for their service. Ambassadors gain knowledge of the community and the Chamber, develop business contacts

through association with others on committee and chamber members, and expose their own business among other businesses.

Ambassador Selection: Members of the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce are selected for the Ambassador program. They are approved by the Board of Directors and will serve a one year term.

Yes_________ Sign me up to be a 2012 Ambassador for the SSCC Name: _________________________________________ Business:_________________________________________________________ Contact Information: ____________________________ phone: ____________________ email: ___________________________________ Fax to 205-669-1842 or email to soshelby@bellsouth.net

7 “leT’s GrOw TOGeTher” Looking to start a business? Interested in Relocating or expanding your existing business? Our chamber has recently put together information for a community bulletin board listing local available properties for sale and rent in our South Shelby County area to bring awareness to these listings that are available to the public. Here is a brief listing of these properties as this information was provided to the chamber for public awareness. If you have any questions feel free to contact the property owner or you are welcome to contact the Chamber and we will help you get in touch with the property owner and or real estate representative.

Commercial Building for Lease Commercial Building for Lease Commercial Building for Lease Commercial Building for Sale Retail Space for Lease Commercial Building & land Commercial Land for Sale- 8.07 acres Prime Retail Building-Reduced Price Prime Retail Building- Two Spaces 100 +/- Acres Commercial Land for Sale or Lease

Depot St. & Hwy 70 Hwy 47 South Main Street Hwy 70 Hwy 25 & Hwy 70 Hwy 25 By-Pass Hwy 25 Main Street Mildred Street Hwy 25 Hwy 47 & Hwy 145

Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Shelby

205-669-4131 205-669-4131 205-669-3462 205-871-7100 205-515-7610 205-620-2374 205-669-1863 205-669-1863 205-669-1863 205-669-1863 205-669-0833

Please visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com and click the Economic Development tab and the Real Estate tab listed under our business directory link for more listings.

8 8 UPcOmING chamber lUNcheON

December 1, 2011 Location: Columbiana United Methodist Church Multipurpose Room) 200 North Main Street Presenting: Citizen of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, Business of the Year, and New Business of the Year Special guest: Senator Slade Blackwell, District 15 Thank you Sponsor: * Alabama Power Company * AT&T * Brown Lumber & Building Supply * Dixie Printing * M&F Bank * Shelby County Reporter * Bryant Bank * FUSB * Comfort Keepers Price: Donations Only and or Smith Chiropractic is collecting Toys for Tots(bring an unwrapped toy for ages 12 & under) RSVP: 205-669-9075 or soshelby@bellsouth.net *Program begins at 11:30 a.m.

South Shelby Chamber of Commerce’s 6th Annual Diamond Awards Ceremony At this elegant affair- Dec 1 at the Columbiana United Methodist Church (program begins at 11:30am) - more than 100 guests will welcome the incoming executive committee of the Chamber, honor and recognize outstanding chamber members with the “Diamond Awards” of excellence to the Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year and the Ambassador of the Year. The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce’s Diamond Awards Ceremony is a celebration of the year’s achievements and a look at what’s on the horizon for the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce. These awards are sponsored by Alabama Power Company, AT&T, Brown Lumber & Building Supply, Dixie Printing, M&F Bank , and Shelby County Reporter. RSVP to 205-669-9075, or visit www.southshelbychamber.com.