Oct 2010

October 2010

SOUTH SHELBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

KALEIDOSCOPE

Columbiana • Chelsea • Harpersville • Westover • Wilsonville • Vincent

Upcoming Events

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Columbiana Yard Sale Creative Arts Show Shelby Iron Works Festival Mt Laurel Harvest Festival Bass Masters Lay Lake Harpersville Bus Tour Cotton Pickin Celebration Monster Walk

Things to do in Shelby County

Oct. 9 Creative Arts, Antique and Business Show SC Exhibition Center Free Admission More info: 669-9075

Oct. 2 Columbiana Merchants Assoc.

Community Yard Sale More info: 205-670-0530

Oct 9-10 Shelby Iron Works Fall Festival Shelby Iron Works Park More info: 669-2576

Oct. 15-16 Tundra Bass Masters Weekend Lay Lake, Columbiana

Oct. 23-24 tion Cotton Pickin Celebra Harpersville 9am - 5pm More info: 672-7209

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Oct. 21 Harpersville Historic Bus Tours 5:30-7 pm More info: 669-9075

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Oct. 29 Columbiana ’s A Monster W nnual alk Downtown Columbiana 4:30-6pm More info: 669-4303

Check out more events: shelbycountytourism.org shelbycountyartscouncil.com

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WelCome AboArd 2010 ChAmber members *American Legion Post 131 Mike Northcutt P.O. Box 357 Columbiana, Alabama 35051 205-913-0105 www.alpost131.org *Edward Jones Bo Hailey 5510 Hwy 280, Suite 112 Birmingham, Alabama 35242 205-437-2866 www.edwardjones.com *Distinctive Web Design Susan Cosman 230 Bryleigh Circle Chelsea, Alabama 35043 205-314-5745 www.dwd.net *Castle Rock Heating and Cooling Amanda Castleberry 8576 Hwy 47 Shelby, Alabama 35143 205-669-3234 *New Members

Alagasco Jon Lauderdale, Pelham 1-800-292-4008

Brookwood Primary Care-Narrows Debbi Wood, Birmingham 205-408-4349

Home Plus Mortgage, Inc. Alana Beaugez Chelsea, 205-678-0476

Dr. Beckys Pet Supply Emporium Animal House Vet Clinic, Becky & George Senicz Harpersville, 205-672-3300

Chelsea Family Dentistry L. Michelle Jones, DMD & Amy P. Swiney, DMD Chelsea, 205-678-2096

Joseph Brothers, Inc. Kathy Joseph Columbiana , 205-669-4632

Central State Bank Mitt Schroeder, Calera 205-668-0711

Whataburger Keith McParlane Chelsea, 205-678-6648

Nancy Davis, Columbiana Individual Member

Hometown Mortgage Services Cathy Gapen Birmingham, 205-980-7285

Spirit of Hope Youth Ranch Missy Cox, Chelsea 205-669-0790

Clements Dean Building Company Randy Clements, Wilsonville 205-678-4295

Enviro-Systems Ronnie Noojin, Birmingham 205-437-3779

Cornerstone Christian School Jay Adams, Debbie Collins, 205-669-7777

Value Place Al Lamoureux, Pelham 205-444-3008

BOARD MEMBERS

President Tim Prince Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Lay Lake HOBO Cannova, Carl, President 256-208-8947

Smith Chiropractic Dr. Benjamin W. Smith III Chelsea, 205-678-6884

2ndVice President Brenda Frias Alabama Power

3rd Vice President Donna Smelcer Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Post Net Gene Thomas Chelsea, 205-678-0123 Sullivan Communications Joe Sullivan Birmingham,205-988-5522 Wilsonville Civitans Barbara Lowe Wilsonville, 205-669-4904 Tom and Cliassa Edwards Author “Life on the River�

Shelby, 205-669-2438

Secretary Faye McGuire Frontier Bank

Treasurer Andrew Brown Brown Lumber & Building Supply

Richard Cook Busy Hands Framing and Gifts

City Government

Board Advisors

Evan Major Shelby County Schools (Ret.)

Mayor Earl Niven, Becky Landers Chelsea

Susan Stivers

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 Jon Lauderdale Alagasco Edwin Brasher First United Security Bank Kevin Morris M&F Bank

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 leTTer from The direCTor Upcoming Diamond Awards Ceremony & Annual Meeting Take Pride in South Shelby County!

The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 5th Annual Diamond Awards, honoring the individuals and companies that bring uncompromising excellence to South Shelby County, Alabama.

These annual awards recognize the South Shelby county business community’s accomplishments and for creating a better quality of life for Shelby County citizens.

Stacy Walkup Executive Director

Presenting: Ambassador of the Year Citizen of the Year New Business of the Year Business of the Year December 2, 2010 at 11:30am At the Columbiana United Methodist Church (Multi purpose room) 2010 Committee Chair is John Browning, Cahaba Valley Computer Services Thank you Sponsors: M&F Bank, Alabama Power Co, Bryant Bank, Shelby County Reporter, AT&T (If your company would like to be a sponsor call us at 205-669-9075)

AN ADDED MEMBER BENEFIT

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lunCheon refleCTions August Shelby County Mental Health Court information was shared to chamber members by our Probate Judge of Shelby County James W. Fuhrmeister, Judge Hub Harrington and Ira Blanchard at the August luncheon that spotlighted the Town of Vincent. Mayor Ray McAllister welcomed everyone and thanked the Vincent businesses of L.R. Skipper Stables, McCarn Enterprises, Muddbug’s Gourmet Food, Shelby County Family Resource Center, Vulcan Information Packaging, Frontier National Bank, Vincent Gardens, Vincent Hills and Smith’s Grocery for expoing at the luncheon. The luncheon was catered and sponsored by Dorris Harris, owner of Blue Spring Manor Bed & Breakfast and Faye McGuire of Frontier Bank.

Sonya Lefkovits was honored and recognized for her dedication and contributions to Columbiana and Shelby County by Richard Cook and the following: South Shelby Chamber of Commerce, Columbiana Merchants and Professionals Association, Senator Richard Shelby’s Office, and the Office of Representative Mike Hill.

Special thanks went out to our ambassadors and volunteers for helping with all aspects of the luncheon.

September “When a nonprofit organization reaches out to you, reach back!” is what Joe Ray, Executive Director of Adaptive Aquatics in Wilsonville emphasized at the September Chamber luncheon. Nonprofit organizations are having tough times in this economy too and their services have not changed according to Joe. Adaptive Aquatics is a 501c-3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the introduction, teaching and advancement of adaptive water skiing for children and adults with physical disabilities.

Our Chamber President Tim Prince welcomed everyone to the luncheon and board member Evan Major gave the invocation. Our luncheon was sponsored by Alabama Power and hosted by Hartley’s Down Home Kitchen of Chelsea.

Emphasizing nonprofits we had expo booths representing Family Connection, Greater Shelby County Education Foundation, The Arc of Shelby County, Spirit of Hope Youth Ranch, Jobs Program at Shelby County Department of Human Resources, The Shelby County Arts Council and Adaptive Aquatics.

We welcomed new members and called out wonderful door prizes donated by chamber member businesses.

The tables were decorated with a Jimmy Buffett theme for our upcoming Silent Auction and Gala. A big thank you goes out to the volunteers of the chamber including ambassadors and RSVP Volunteers.

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Population: 2,000

Westover

Westover is a city planning for the future; located on Highway 280 in the North Central part of Shelby County.

The Town of Westover was established in 1901 and incorporated as a municipality in 2001. Westover has been actively and aggressively planning for the growth that is to come. Through its efforts, the city has planned a park system, walking trails, equestrian trails, town centers, neighborhood centers and many amenities for its citizens. As growth continues to progress down the Highway 280 corridor, the future is indeed exciting for the town of Westover!

The city’s vision is that in the midst of the growth, the small town feel and character of Westover cannot only be preserved but also enhanced. Visit the city online at www.westoveralabama.org

Town Hall: 3312 Westover Road Westover, Al 35147 205-678-3375 westoveralabama.org Town Council: Mark McLaughlin, Mayor 672-9961

mmclaughlin@westoveralabama.org

Wayne Jones City Clerk 678-3375

westoverclerk@bellsouth.net

Sam Mann 678-3375 smann@westoveralabama.org

Larry Riggins 678-3375 lriggins@westoveralabama.org

Annette Tyler 678-3375 atyler@westoveralabama.org

Andrea Hunter 678-3375

ahunter@westoveralabama.org

Jeanne Champion-Fisch 678-3375 jchampionfisch@westoveralabama. org

Services: Police: 669-4181 Fire: 678-3375 Water: 678-2818 or 678-9847

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October 7, 2010 Location: Columbiana United Methodist Church 200 North Main Street, Columbiana Keynote Speaker:

State of the County County Commissioners

Spotlight: Town of Westover Luncheon Sponsor: Bryant Bank Host: Whataburger Price: $10.00 *Networking begins at 11:30am

S&P Baber Shop in Vincent holds its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Pictured: Javis (Jaye) Stone, Michelle Stone, Cindy Gray, John Winkle, Jordan Stone, Marie Railey, Edna Greene, Linda Pearce, Geraldine Waldrop, Faye McGuire, Carla Watkins, and Marie Railey.