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FROM THE EDITOR

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anuary may be cold and dreary, but it is also a symbol of new beginnings.

For many people, the start of the new year is a time to reassess – whether it is re-examining career goals, exercise routines or even church attendance.

In this issue of Shelby Living, we take a look at new beginnings of another sort – marriage. In our fifth annual bridal issue, we share the weddings of local brides and grooms – couples who are starting a new life together. uOur cover couple, Hunter Hill and Evelyn McKinney, grew up in Shelby County but did not meet until both were students at the University of Alabama School of Law. uMeagan Seale and Aaron Howard were high school sweethearts at Shelby County High School. After dating six years, they tied the knot in Columbiana this year. uEmily Rogers and Blake Lovett began dating in high school. They attended the University of Mobile after high school, then transferred to the University of

Montevallo. Throughout it all, their relationship stayed strong, and they married at The Sonnet House in Leeds in June.

I love featuring the stories and photos of local brides and grooms each year in the magazine.

Their stories are always sweet and the photos beautiful.

Each bride and groom manages to put their own unique spin on their wedding. Kinsley Curren and Ryan Harrison gave crimson and white monogrammed koozies to their guests as a tribute to their love of Alabama football. The groom’s cake at Katilin Bitz and Adrian Candelaria’s wedding featured a zombie theme in honor of his favorite show, “The Walking Dead.”

Check out all nine weddings beginning on page 40. Also, you can learn more about how to personalize your wedding on page 32 and 2015 dress trends on page 30.

If you are getting married in 2015, please consider sharing your wedding with us for our January 2014 issue. Email Katie McDowell at Katie.mcdowell@ shelbyliving.com for more information. l

Shelby Living EDITORIAL Graham Brooks Molly Davidson Emily Sparacino Neal Wagner CONTRIBUTORS Laura Brookhart Lauren Heartsill Dowdle Lindsay Dyess Amy Jones Ginny Cooper McCarley Lisa Phillips PRODUCTION Jamie Dawkins Layken Gibbs Robyn Holm Amanda Porter Jon Goering MARKETING Kristy Brown Ashley Duckett Daniel Holmes Nicole Loggins Rhett McCreight Denise McDonald Meagan Mims Kim McCulla Kari Yoder ADMINISTRATION Tim Prince Katie McDowell Mary Jo Eskridge Hailey Dolbare Laurel Cousins

Katie McDowell, Editor

Katie.McDowell@ShelbyLiving.com ON THE COVER Shelby County natives Evelyn McKinney and Hunter Hill married May 24, 2014 in Reid Chapel at Samford University in Birmingham.

Cover design: Jamie Dawkins Photography: Simple Color

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WHAT’S INSIDE

weddings 40 MCKINNEY-HILL 42 LAWRENCE-MILLING 44 SEALE-HOWARD 46 CURREN-HARRISON 48 ROGERS-LOVETT 50 ROMANO-WHITE 52 BRISTOW-BEAUCHAMP 54 CYRILL-GODFREY

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WHAT’S INSIDE

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BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

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SHELBY SPOTTED

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OUT AND ABOUT

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arts & culture 10

ART ON THE RAILS Ken Boyd’s new book focuses on locomotives’ history and design

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FOLK ART AT ITS FINEST Shelby County Arts Council to host exhibit on Jan. 16

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FROM ‘BAMA TO BROADWAY Catching up with actress and Helena native Rebecca Luker

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GIVING BACK Myrah Taylor recognized by state fundraising group for charitable work

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PICKING THE PERFECT DRESS Trends for 2015 include color, lace and vintage detailing

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MAKING IT PERSONAL How to make a wedding as unique as the couple

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A DIAMOND IS FOREVER The engagement ring dates back centuries, but is more popular than ever today

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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS Local brides and grooms share photos of their big day

THE RESOLUTION SOLUTION Fitness for you and your family in 2015

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FEED THE PEOPLE Chubb’s Grub Station provides food for all

THE SIMPLE LIFE

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appy New Year! 2015 is upon us and with the turn of a calendar page, we’re eager for a fresh start, for a new beginning. Sorta like a do-over for last year.

We’ve tweaked our top three New Year’s resolutions and committed to exercise, healthy eating, and the No. 1 Lisa Phillips, owner of SimpleWorks, goal of all—to get organized. Sounds Simpleworksmtsp.com easy, doesn’t it? lisa@simpleworksmtsp.com The thought of those things aren’t 205.981.7733 hard at all. Yet what tends to get complicated is the space between thinking and doing. Hit that nail on the head!

Why do we take something as simple as organizing our desk and make it into some huge undertaking that gets blown out of proportion? It’s simple. We tend to make things too hard. Period.

Hit another nail on the head and this time with a sledgehammer!

Here are some tips to make thinking and doing a bit easier.

Most disorganization comes from projects that are abandoned and left to finish later.

Baby steps. Match the project with the time you have. If you only have 20 minutes, don’t attempt to clean out the entire garage. Use those 20 minutes to focus on one area, like the sports equipment. Most disorganization comes from projects that are abandoned and left to finish later.

Containerize. “A place for everything and everything in its place.” Simple. Think about a silverware tray. Whether you’re 5 or 85 years young, if a fork was found in the bathroom, you’d know it didn’t belong there. You would know exactly where to put it. If an item doesn’t have a home, that item is out of place and becomes clutter. You know the toilet paper doesn’t belong under the kitchen table, so give it a home. Make sure you communicate where that “home” is to your family. Same principle for your office and coworkers.

Time. “Do it now … ‘later’ is already booked!” Take that extra three seconds and put things back where they belong. It’s easy to do because you have created a place for it; you know where it goes and it’s easy to follow through.

You’ll find extra bags of potato chips on top of my freezer in my basement. No particular reason; doesn’t have to make sense. Everyone who lives here or comes to visit knows to put the unopened bags of chips on top of the freezer. Oh wait—those chips are turning into carrot sticks. Look in the refrigerator. But you already knew that. It’s that simple. l January 2015 | 7

SHORT STORIES

Shelby County GOP elects new leadership

SSCC hosts annual Diamond Awards The ninth annual Diamond Awards Luncheon hosted by the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce saw many Shelby County businesses and citizens honored for their hard work in the past year.

The luncheon was held at Columbiana United Methodist Church on Thursday, Dec. 4, and former Alabama football player Bobby Humphrey was the keynote speaker at the event.

Snider’s Pharmacy and Ground Up Coffee and Smoothies in Chelsea received business of the year, Sheriff Chris Curry won citizen of the year, 99.9 APH FM Radio received the best new business award and Vicki Everett was named the top ambassador of the year.

Indian Springs School receives $2 million Indian Springs School received a $2 million gift in memory of former ISS parent, grandparent and board member Leo Kayser Jr., from his family, alumnus Leo Kayser III, alumnus parent Deborah K. Strauss and alumnus Kayser Strauss.

The $2 million gift is among the largest in the school’s history and will be used for the completion of a new academic center in celebration of the Kayser family’s “warm and generations-long relationship.”

The Leo Kayser Jr. Academic Center will be located at the heart of campus and house the school’s academic and college advising offices, technology center, library and research services. The building will feature an open-air gathering porch overlooking the ISS lake.

Part of the school’s $20 million capital campaign, Campaign for Springs Eternal, the center and 18 new classrooms will open in August 2015. The $2 million gift brings the Campaign for Springs Eternal to $18 million.

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The Shelby County Republican Party elected new officers, zone directors and representatives to the Alabama Republican Party at the quarterly SCGOP Executive Committee meeting.

According to a Nov. 13 news release, neither former Chairman Freddy Ard nor former Vice-Chairman Andrew Plaster sought reelection, although both will “remain members of the SCGOP Executive Committee, and look forward to continued involvement with the party.”

Joan Reynolds was elected to serve as chairman for the 20142016 term. Luke Marshall was elected as SCGOP vice-chairman, Jason DeLuca will serve as secretary and Lisa Byars will fill the treasurer position. Mychal Smith, Dr. Earl Cunningham, Dee Shirley, David Wilson, Robert Caliento, Melody Warbington, Dawn Ray and Paul Stephenson were elected as zone directors.

Jason Deluca, the Honorable Matt Fridy, Laura Joseph, Charles Knight and Luke Marshall were elected to fill Shelby County’s five bonus seats on the ALGOP Executive Committee.

Barone wins UM’s Life Raft Debate History professor Robert Barone took home bragging rights in the University of Montevallo’s Life Raft Debate on Oct. 9.

The annual Founders’ Day celebration sees UM professors make arguments in front of hundreds of UM students as to why their disciplines should be brought on a fictional life raft and survive all other disciplines in the event of a catastrophe.

With a packed Palmer Auditorium, attendance was estimated at more than 800 and there were at least 50 more people watching the debate live at www.youtube.com/user/MontevalloForYou. Barone won against defending champion Scott Varagona, President John Stewart representing administration, Samantha Webb for literature, Stacy Bishop for kinesiology and Jeremy Carlson for law.

SHORT STORIES

Guthrie crowned Miss Alabama USA Madison Guthrie, Miss Hoover USA, was crowned Miss Alabama USA 2015 at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre in Montgomery on Nov. 14.

Guthrie is the youngest daughter of David and Ginger Guthrie. She is currently studying interior design at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, but plans on finishing her degree at the University of Alabama.

Along with furthering her education, Guthrie has been working as a model and actress for the last two years.

As Miss Alabama USA 2015, Guthrie wants to empower others and become a true inspiration and role model for women and girls of all ages. Miss Alabama USA was her first pageant, and she encourages young women to always go for their dreams.

She will spend her year making appearances across her home state, speaking at local events and attending charity functions. Guthrie will also prepare to compete for the title of Miss USA next summer.

Follow Guthrie’s year at Missalabamausa.com, on Twitter @RealMissALUSA, on Instagram @missalusa and on Facebook at Facebook.com/missalabamausa.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Art on the rails

Ken Boyd’s new book focuses on locomotives’ history and design Story by LAURA BROOKHART Photographs by KEN and DJ BOYD

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TOP: “CSX Crossing in Helena” by Ken Boyd. ABOVE: Ken Boyd held a book signing at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in the fall of 2014. A second signing will be held at the museum in the spring.

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he locomotive, that marvel of engineering and industrial design, was an integral element in the expansion of our nation from the early 1800s forward and is, in itself, a form of art.

When Ken Boyd sets up his gear to photograph another locomotive every detail is painstakingly evaluated by this lifelong railroad enthusiast and photographer.

In the past five years he has

traveled extensively after he began to consciously think about these images as a fine art project.

For his newly released book, “The Art of the Locomotive,” his photos cover a period of some 38 years with 150 large-format plates. Over that time his equipment included Nikon 35mm, Hasselblad 2 ¼, and, for the early images, 4x5 view cameras.

After poring back over old files, scanned negatives and slides, he set

about retouching and bringing them up to the quality of modern digital files.

“Beyond editing existing files,” he noted, “I researched and sought out images that I felt were needed for a book. My collection includes images that range from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast and from the Atlantic to the Pacific.”

“Most of the images are of steam-era locomotives with some diesel-electric and electric locomotive images.”

After he carefully scrutinizes every detail — bolts and conduits, sheet metal and glass — Boyd digitally edits to enhance luminance, contrast, tonality and color. The look is clean, idealized and almost painterly.

He describes his process in the book, showing before and after images.

In 2009, Boyd and his wife, Dj, traveled to Washington D.C. to get a good photo of the John Bull, an early locomotive circa 1831 and the first purchase for the — Ken Boyd Smithsonian’s major industrial display.

They also journeyed to Cass, a remote mountain location in West Virginia to photograph the Shay locomotives at the Cass Scenic Railroad. Unknowingly, they arrived at the time of a big railfan photography event.

“We just blended in with the participants and were treated to a number of special demonstrations and photo ops. The lighting was perfect,” he recalls.

Although Boyd has visited many “excellent railroad museums across the country,” he is particularly fond of one that is close to home.

“The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera is a real jewel,” he notes. “The

“My collection includes images that range from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast and from the Atlantic to the Pacific.”

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“Steaming through Calera”

by Ken Boyd.

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members there have a real vision. Anyone who has not visited the museum recently needs to visit. It is getting better all the time.”

“The Art of the Locomotive” can be bought on

Amazon.com or Motorbooks.com. Boyd will hold a book signing Jan. 11 from noon-2 p.m. at Unity of Birmingham Church. A second signing will be scheduled at Heart of Dixie Railroad in the spring. l

ARTS COUNCIL CORNER

Folk art at its finest Story by LINDSAY DYESS Photograph CONTRIBUTED

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n Jan. 16, the Shelby County Arts Council will open its doors to some of the finest folk art artists in the area.

Fine Folk Art II will include artists Mary Ann Casey, Maurice Cook, Dianna Hiott, Linda Holt, Scott McQueen, Anthony Tavis and Teresa Wamble. The exhibit will feature paintings on tin, wind chimes made from objects such as rolling pins and silverware, gourd art and funky folk dolls, just to name a few.

“Many people don’t do the art circuit and would never see these works. As long as I get to be the curator, I want to introduce totally new artists each year,” exhibit curator Teresa Wamble said.

Last year’s Fine Folk Art exhibit was a big success. Folk art is such a big part of Southern culture, and Wamble and the

Arts Council hope to give these artists some much-deserved exposure.

Folk art is not restrained by traditional rules of art and is generally characterized by a very loose style. Many artists choose to use nontraditional items as the background for their work; for example, some artists paint on license plates or even barn doors.

“Folk art makes me happy,” Wamble said. “Folk art is fun to look at, but also always tells a story. It’s a story that many people can relate to and that’s why it’s so unique among the arts.”

Fine Folk Art II opens at the Shelby County Arts Council Jan. 16 from 6-8:30 p.m. Live music and refreshments will be provided during the reception. For more information on this event, upcoming shows and exhibits and available classes, visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com or call 205669-0044. l

Fine Folk Art II will feature works by a variety of artists.

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ARTS & CULTURE

From ‘Bama to Broadway Catching up with actress and Helena native Rebecca Luker Story by AMY JONES Photographs by PAUL KOLNIK and CONTRIBUTED

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lthough three-time Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker has considered New York City home for almost three decades, she has fond memories of growing up in Helena. As you might expect, lots of those memories have to do with performing.

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“I’m from a family that enjoys singing and all sorts of music. My parents and siblings always had nice voices, and we’d sing six-part harmony in the car on vacations,” Luker said. “My mom taught me the alto part to ‘Silent Night’ when I was very young, and that’s all it took for me to pick out harmonies on other

songs.”

Luker went on to attend the University of Montevallo, where she received a bachelor’s degree in music. The university later presented her with an honorary doctorate in fine arts.

A professor from UM actually helped Luker jump-start her professional career. Luker’s UM voice teacher, Bennie Middaugh, helped get her involved with professional jobs, one of which led to an internship with the Michigan Opera Theater. While she was working with the Michigan Opera Theater, she met her future agent, who was visiting a client.

“And that started me off,” she said.

During Luker’s decades-long career as a performer, she’s starred on Broadway in such well-known roles as the Fairy Godmother in “Cinderella,” Maria in “The Sound of Music,” Lily in “The Secret Garden” and Christine in “The Phantom of the Opera.” She was nominated for Tony Awards for her roles as Winifred in “Mary Poppins,” Marian Paroo in “The Music Man” and Magnolia in “Showboat.”

She’s appeared in concert at Carnegie Hall, at the Lincoln Center and at The Library of Congress, among others; she’s also appeared with the Alabama, American, Birmingham, Chicago, Royal Stockholm and London Symphonies, just to

name a few. She has several recordings available, including “Anything Goes: Rebecca Luker Sings Cole Porter.”

Luker also has several television credits to her name, including “Matlock,” “Boardwalk Empire” and “Law and Order: SVU.” Most recently, Luker starred in the musical

LEFT: Helena native Rebecca Luker has been nomiated for three Tony Awards. ABOVE: Susan Stroman, Rebecca Luker, Michele Ragusa and Jenny Powers during a rehearsal for the Kennedy Center production of “Little Dancer.”

(Photo by Paul Kolnik)

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“What kept me interested over these past three years was the beauty of the story and my interesting role.”

— Rebecca Luker

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“Little Dancer” at the Kennedy Center, which ran through Nov. 30, 2014.

Luker said she was drawn to “Little Dancer” because of the “interesting” role she played.

“Initially, when Susan Stroman, our director/ choreographer, asked me to do a couple of workshops of the show, I immediately said yes.

The fact that the score was written by (Lynn) Ahrens and (Stephen) Flaherty didn’t hurt,” Luker said. “What kept me interested over these past three years was the beauty of the story and my interesting role. I play the adult Marie Van Goethem, who was the model for Edgar Degas’ iconic sculpture, ‘Little Dancer Aged Fourteen.’”

Luker said performing at the Kennedy Center is phenomenal.

“The Kennedy Center is one of my favorite theaters. I was in Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Passion’ during the Sondheim Festival of 2002 and it was an amazing experience,” she said. “‘Little Dancer’ is the first brand-new musical the Kennedy Center has produced.”

Luker said she counts her role in “Little Dancer” among her favorites, but that particular platform is a crowded one.

“I’ve been so lucky to have had so many wonderful roles over the years,” she said. “Some standouts for me are ‘Lily’ in ‘The Secret Garden’

because of the stunning score by Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, ‘Marian’ in ‘The Music Man’ because it’s simply one of the best musicals and musical roles ever written, the Fairy Godmother in ‘Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ because it was the first real character role I’d ever done and was so much fun, and finally, my current role of ‘Marie’ in ‘Little Dancer’ because it’s unlike anything I’ve ever done, and I relish a challenge. We’re all hoping it has a life after Washington, D.C.” While she has many favorite onstage roles, Luker said she truly enjoys every medium in which she performs.

“Live theater is probably the hardest and therefore, the most satisfying, but singing in front of an orchestra is beyond thrilling, and acting on camera is so different and challenges me in another way,” she said. “I’ve not done as much on-camera work and would love to do more of it.”

Luker hopes to see “Little Dancer” extend its run, and she also has some concerts scheduled and plans to continue auditioning for TV and film projects. While she has nothing scheduled in Alabama currently, she hopes to return to her birthplace someday soon to continue showing off her well-honed talents. l

LEFT: Rebecca Luker performs in “Little Dancer.” (Photo by Paul Kolnik.)

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Giving back

Myrah Taylor recognized by state fundraising group for charitable work

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t age 19, Myrah Taylor’s charitable endeavors are more numerous than many adults’ and she isn’t stopping now.

Taylor was recently named the 2014 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy by the Alabama chapter of the Association of

Fundraising Professionals. She was nominated by Grace House Ministries, a home for girls in crisis ages 6 to 18.

“This independent, capable and successful young woman has been a role model to younger girls as well as an example to her peers,” the AFP stated in a press release announcing Taylor as the recipient.

After being named Miss Oak Mountain High

LEFT: Shelby County native Myrah Taylor was recently recognized for her charitable work by the Alabama chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

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School 2014, Taylor graduated with an advanced diploma and her high school experience included a dual enrollment in Jefferson State Community College. Currently, the University of South Alabama freshman is majoring in Speech and Hearing Science with a minor in Spanish. Receiving a scholarship in dance she is a member of the USA Prowlers dance team.

Taylor’s high school interests included Starlette Dance team, peer assistant and Oak Mountain Master (Ambassador). In 2010, she embarked on her first missions trip to Nicaragua. This fall Taylor returned to Cedro Galen, Nicaragua. This time in addition to serving in the children’s ministry and construction she translated her previously published brochure “Neglected and Abused Children” into a Spanish version and shared it during a teacher workshop.

“I believe that students are perfectly positioned to recognize and report abuse,” Taylor said.

She received the coveted Girl Scout Gold Service Award in 2011 as she organized and implemented a Paper Recycling program at her high school and secured her first community grant for $500 to place a small recycling bin in each classroom. Under the leadership of Dr. Donna Strong, by graduation Taylor expanded the program into a complete (paper, plastic and aluminum) sustainable program when she wrote and received two additional grants totaling $3,500.

“We should always leave a place better than we found it,” Taylor said. For her efforts she received the — Myrah Taylor Presidential Service and Duke of Edinburg Award.

Taylor’s personal platform is advocating for neglected and abused children both at home and abroad. She has supported Grace House Ministries (Jefferson County), PACT Parent and Children Together (Morgan County), Owens House (Shelby County) and Bardardo’s Charity (London, England). Cultivating her Girl Scout skills, Taylor designed and developed a special opportunity patch called “ Shades of Blue” to educate older scouts on this sensitive issue. As a peer assistant with the approval of her principal, Joan Doyle, she also wrote and published a brochure titled “Neglected and Abused Children.” It has been used as an educational tool in Shelby and Jefferson county schools. Supported by the peer assistants, Taylor organized a Blue Ribbon fundraiser that raised over $1,500 for Owen’s House, which support the children of Shelby County under the direction of Mrs. Cindy Greer.

In 2013 she was in the top 10 for Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen and was a finalist and second alternate in the Distinguished Young Women of Shelby County scholarship program.

“It’s the little things that count and they all add up.”

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Taylor graduated from Oak Mountain High School and is now a students at the University of South Alabama.

“I have always been taught that to whom much is given, much is expected in service,” Taylor said. “I have been a Girl Scout since I was 6 years old and this program has taught me character, confidence and leadership skills. I enjoy leaving things better than I found them.”

As for her plans for college, Taylor plans to become a speech language pathologist and eventually own her own business.

She hopes to partner with the Girl Scout Council in Mobile and the Mobile Child Advocacy center and continue to use her brochure and patch as an educational tool. She encourages other youth to give back to the community in any way possible, even if their time is limited.

“It’s the little things that count and they all add up,” she said. l

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FEATURES

ST. VINCENT’S ONE NINETEEN Here’s what we’re offering through Feb. 28, 2015 for those who sign up to pay monthly dues:

Personal training sessions

85 group exercise classes (TRX, Boot Camp, Yoga, etc.)

Health assessment and BMI screening with a degreed fitness specialist

Consultation with a registered dietitian

Spa One Nineteen massage or pedicure

Indoor pool

187 pieces of equipment

Kid Fit for ages 7-12 years

Free childcare for ages 4 months – 6 years

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The resolution solution Fitness for you and your family in 2015

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Story by RYAN PINDROH Photograph by JON GOERING

e know this time of year as the resolutions season, when everyone vows to get healthy in the New Year. Sadly, some will soon grow discouraged by their self-directed efforts. Others will fail to start at all. However, I’m here to affirm that residents can meet their 2015 fitness goals, especially if they seek help from the fitness experts at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen.

After all, One Nineteen’s fitness facility is not just another gym. As a part of St. Vincent’s Health System, our whole-facility mission is to encourage whole-family health. That’s why we’re offering our New Year’s resolution solution.

This early-year offer requires no contract or enrollment fee, but provides full membership benefits. All we require is monthly dues. We like to tell our January-February arrivals that if they provide dues, time and effort, we’ll provide the rest, from a massage to everyday childcare, periodic wellness seminars and much, much more.

We help our fitness members tailor their workouts to evolving needs. If a member’s motivation slows by mid-February, our professionals can offer customized change-up ideas. Those options are endless, from a new

circuit routine to resistance additions within existing workouts. Some members adopt a new sport, start running, learn spinning, begin swimming or enroll in a dance class. Our innovative ideas include individual, whole-family and child-centered activities.

Here’s what we’re offering through Feb. 28, 2015 for those who sign up to pay monthly dues: uPersonal training sessions u85 group exercise classes (TRX, Boot Camp, Yoga, etc.) uHealth assessment and BMI screening with a degreed fitness specialist uConsultation with a registered dietitian uSpa One Nineteen massage or pedicure uIndoor pool u187 pieces of equipment uKid Fit for ages 7-12 years uFree childcare for ages 4 months – 6 years Want to learn more? Come visit the facility voted “Best Fitness Center,” log onto our website at Onenineteen.com or call 205-408-6544. But be sure to commit before Feb. 28 while this special “resolution solution” offer lasts. l Ryan Pindroh, ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist, is a St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Health and Fitness Supervisor.

FOOD

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Feed the

people Chubb’s Grub Station provides food for all Story by GINNY COOPER MCCARLEY Photographs by JON GOERING

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hubb’s Grub Station owner Will Cholewinski loves to serve food, but not just to patrons of his popular restaurant.

“It’s my responsibility to feed people, whether they can afford it or not,” Cholewinski said.

“Feed the people” – Cholewinski’s motto and mission – is also the name of the initiative, which allows the restaurant to provide food for the surrounding community. Each time a customer brings in two non-perishable items, they get a free drink, and on the 15th time, they get a free meal. At the end of each week, Cholewinski matches all of the non-perishable donations with perishable donations such as milk and cheese and donates all of the food to Manna Ministries.

“In our first year opening, this community has helped us provide 5,000 meals. It’s fantastic,” Cholewinski said.

All of the donated food stays in Shelby County, Cholewinski stressed, which allows the community to provide for its own people.

“Our service to the communities that we are in is first and foremost. We are here to be servants of men and to be our brother’s keeper. That’s why we’re in business,” he said.

Food insecurity is something Cholewinski knows firsthand, after his family spent time on food stamps when his father, an industrial engineer by trade, fell on hard times.

“I was one of those food stamp kids when I was a child. It was not something my dad wanted to do, but he understood that his family needed to be taken care of,” Cholewinski said, noting that his father continued to serve the community despite being in need, using part of his food allowance to fill others’ pantries.

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“He was helping me to develop my servant’s heart even at a young age,” Cholewinski said.

Cholewinski also developed a love of cooking early on, and remembers many evenings spent enjoying food and cooking for others.

“I come from a big Polish family, and my dad loved to cook.

Every holiday possible our house was full of (Poles) eating just enormous amounts of food. From the time my dad was able to put me on the counter, I helped out,” Cholewinski recalled.

Cholewinski started his career in the food industry at age 8, selling homemade easy-bake oven cakes, and subsequently held a number of restaurant jobs including manager of a catering company in Nashville, before opening his own restaurant in Alabaster in October 2013.

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Cholewinski said.

Chubb’s Grub Station has an extensive menu, boasting thick, juicy burgers, wings, po-boys, tacos and a single salad.

“We specialize in fat boy food, is the way I like to say it. I say that as a fat boy,” Cholewinski laughed.

The restaurant’s most popular menu item is the burger, which has won a number of awards including Shelby Living’s “Best of the Best” 2014, but the po-boys — which feature french bread sourced straight from New Orleans, and are Cholewinski’s personal favorite — are a close second.

“We have lots of transplants from Louisiana come and eat here all the time and say we’re giving them a run for their money,” Cholewinski said. “I don’t know, but that’s what they say.”

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December, and Cholewinski’s plans for the future do not stop there.

“Long term, my goal is to cut the need for foodrelated assistance in the state of Alabama in half before I die,” Cholewinski said.

Ultimately, Cholewinski hopes to provide food for one million people, year round.

“Once I get to location number 12, if all of them are providing 25,000 meals (per year), we can provide 1 million meals, and with 200 locations nationwide, that gives us the ability to provide meals to one million people three times a day, 365 days a year.”

Though Cholewinski’s business model hinges on philanthropy, he does not consider himself to be exemplary.

“This is my restaurant, but honestly I’m just a regular, everyday, foul-mouthed sinner,” Cholewinski said. “I’m just trying to walk the path the Good Lord has set before me.”

Chubb’s Grub Station is located at 410 1st Street SW in Alabaster. Hours are Monday-Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. For more information, call 205-6648696 or visit Chubbsgrub.com. l Chubb’s burgers are the most popular menu items.

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Picking the

perfect dress

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hopping for the perfect dress can be daunting—between deciding on a price range, style and designer, the options are endless. Though many brides opt for classic styles, there are many ways to add elegant touches for the perfect gown.

Colleen Hopwood, owner of Bella Couture in Mt Laurel, stays on top of the trends for each season in order to help each bride find the dress of her dreams.

Off the shoulder necklines are hitting it big this season, with delicately draped sleeves made of lace and organza taking center stage, Hopwood reported.

Colors such as blush, gray, soft blues and mint green are also trending for the year.

“We see more light gold or champagne colors under ivory lace,” Hopwood said. “The pop of color under the lace gives the gowns a somewhat vintage look and showcases the texture and pattern of the lace.”

Theknot.com reports a variety of trends for the season including nude lace details, crop top dresses and column beadwork to elongate and slim the silhouette.

Vintage styles were abundant on the runway this year, Hopwood said, with “30s glam” as one of the primary styles showcased.

“Soft sheath gowns with stunning beaded details and elaborate embroidery bring back the golden age of Hollywood,” Hopwood said.

Though many vintage styles are making a comeback, one trend Hopwood has not seen resurface are the puffy sleeves from the 80s and early 90s.

Tulle skirts with details such as tiny twinkles or large flowers made from yards of fabric are also trending, and detachable skirts allow a dress transition from a ball gown for the ceremony to a shorter dress for the reception with little effort.

Some popular designers for the season include Enzoani and Matthew Christopher, both winners of the Distinguished Excellence in the Bridal Industry award, Hopwood said.

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The Enzoani Jordan dress features a beaded bodice, tulle sleeves and V back.

such as a lace a-line dress or a fit and flare gown.

“We have more brides requesting straps or sleeves which can be easily added to most strapless gowns,” Hopwood said.

Hopwood cautions brides-to-be to make a plan and have a budget before shopping for a wedding gown.

“Your bridal ensemble should be approximately 10 percent of your total wedding budget,” Hopwood said, and noted that brides should read reviews of bridal salons and research general information on designers and fabrics before shopping.

Though styles change over the seasons, the most important thing is for a bride to feel beautiful on her big day.

“To me, a bride should get the gown that makes her feel amazing,” Hopwood said. “If a bride loves her gown and how it makes her look, it is the most important part of her big day.” l

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he best moment of many people’s lives is their wedding day. To make it a truly unique event, there are several ways couples can add their personal touch to the big day.

From the ceremony to the reception, couples are looking for ways to do something different, says Ashley Stork, owner of I Do I Do! “People worry about their weddings being cookiecutter or like their friends,” Stork says. “Weddings all have the same basic elements – but it’s what you do with those elements that sets it apart.”

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invitations, programs, menus and other paper items. “The printed materials all coordinate and represent their tastes and styles,” Stork says.

“They can add their own little personal marks.”

The pair can also include elements that will last for years. “One couple did a time capsule,” Stork says. “They each put something in it about their relationship during the ceremony, and they’re going to open it on a special anniversary.”

The reception food also gives the couple a chance to share their tastes. “Menus aren’t one-size-fits-all anymore,” Stork says. “They’re a really fun way to incorporate your favorite things.”

Couples can incorporate dishes or a food item that are memorable for them – like something they ate on their first date or the night he proposed. Then, they can share the story behind the dish on a paper card placed next to it.

Signature drinks are another option. “They can create his and her drinks or ones together,” Stork says. “They should pick their favorite flavors, instead of trying to please everyone else.

We did a signature margarita for a family who loved making margaritas. We had another couple from New Orleans, and we brought in a machine

Above: Floral arrangements are a traditional way to incorporate a couple’s style into the wedding. RIGHT: Cupcakes have become popular replacements for groom’s cakes.

to make hurricane drinks.”

Another way to put a personal touch on the day is with the favors. Stork worked with one couple that made a jam recipe from the bride’s grandmother. They put paper cards next to the

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jam that told the backstory.

“The best wedding favor is food,” Stork says.

“People will always take food.”

If there’s something special to the couple, such as football, they could make football-shaped cookies in bags with monogrammed tags.

She advises couples to look at the different parts of the wedding – from the food to the father/daughter dance – and see how they can make those things memorable.

“People think it needs to be over the top, but they can just take the standard elements of a wedding and create their own moments from that,” she says.

Themes are one way for a couple to personalize the wedding, and the farm/outdoor style continues to be a popular choice. “But, couples are taking more of an elegant approach now,” Stork says. “It’s still a farm theme, but now it’s farm with chandeliers instead of mason jars.”

For more information about Stork’s I Do I Do!, visit Idoidoweddingplanning.com or call 205565-5448. l Gifts for guests can be personalized to reflect the wedding’s theme or the couple’s interests.

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A diamond is

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ove — and marriage — is a tale as old as time, but engagement rings have a more definite beginning.

Some anthropologists date the tradition of using rings to symbolize marriage back to ancient Rome, but most believe the custom really began in earnest in 1477 when Archduke Maximillian of Austria commissioned the first diamond engagement ring to be designed for his fiancé, Mary of Burgundy.

The trend continued through the 1800s, when Victorians popularized “posey rings,” ornate rings designed with a variety of gemstones and metals, often in the shape of flowers. Diamonds were not the primary stone of choice for engagement rings until the discovery of African diamond mines in the 1870s, which made diamonds available to the masses. The mines were controlled the De Beers Company, which began an aggressive marketing campaign featuring the stone.

In the 1947, the De Beers began marketing diamonds using the now-famous phrase “a diamond

is forever,” which increased sales dramatically.

Almost 70 years later, the diamond is still the stone most brides-to-be choose for their special ring.

“In my 24 years in the business, I’ve seen maybe five people do a colored stone in the center instead of a diamond,” Paul Petro, owner of Paul’s Diamond Center in Alabaster, said.

However, colored stones have been on the rise in recent years, a trend Jessica Landmon, granddaughter of Southeastern Jewelers’ founder Louis Steed, attributes to Princess Kate Middleton’s oval cut blue sapphire ring.

Colored rings can be a way to save a bit of money while still staying “trendy and on point,” Landmon said.

The most popular cut of diamond also changes over the years, with princess cut diamonds and three stone rings popular in the early 2000s. Now, most brides opt for a more traditional cut such as a solitaire diamond or an antique style ring, Landmon reported.

Yellow and rose gold bands are also making a comeback, Landmon said, and sales of halo rings, once the most popular variety due to their reasonable price range, are beginning to decrease.

For Landmon, the best part of spending more than 16 years in the jewelry business is following families as they get engaged, married and have children.

“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve helped with a gift for a girlfriend and then they come in and I help them with their engagement ring and then later they come in and I help with their push present,” Landmon said. “It’s just neat to be involved from the very beginning and then down the road as their family grows.” l

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unter and Evelyn grew up 20 minutes apart, she in north Shelby County, he in Columbiana. They shared a dentist and an orthodontist; they joined the same Shelby County Honor Band in middle school. Their fathers had long known one another, working together on a number of projects. How many times had they crossed paths before a fateful meeting at the University of Alabama School of Law? Hunter quickly fell for her wit, kind heart and beautiful long legs. She took a little more convincing, but loved Hunter’s earnestness, honesty and eager commitment.

Always the ambitious pair, Evelyn entered corporate law practice in Birmingham, and Hunter moved to Memphis to work in fixed income research at a broker-dealer. The two could hardly be separated, driving the three-and-a-half hours oneway to be together each weekend for over three years.

On May 17, 2013, Hunters popped the question on Evelyn’s front-porch swing. For two “planners,” the decision to marry without being certain where they might live or work was a clear statement of priority.

After carefully analyzing all the possibilities, the pair found a way to be together every day: Nashville. Both their employers maintained offices in the city, and it would be somewhere new for them to explore.

They married in Reid Chapel at Samford University — Hunter’s alma mater — on May 24, 2014. Evelyn’s family pastor, Harry Walls of Shades Mountain Independent Church, performed the ceremony. Evelyn wore a one-of-a-kind gown

by Modern Trousseau from White Dresses. Hot House Designs provided the flowers. The reception was held overlooking downtown Birmingham at The Club where they danced the night away with the Craig Duncan Orchestra.

The cake-toppers were a third-generation family heirloom, having been used on the wedding cakes of Evelyn’s grandparents and parents.

Evelyn is the of daughter of Diane and Steve McKinney of Birmingham and Hunter is the son of Carol and Mike Hill of Columbiana.

Together at last, the two live in a loft in downtown Nashville.

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risten Walton Lawrence and Christopher Howard Milling were married July 26 at Mountain Brook Baptist Church. The 6:30 p.m. ceremony was officiated by the Reverend Dr. Doug Dortch. A reception followed at B&A Warehouse in Birmingham.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Bascom Lawrence. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Howard Milling.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an Ivy & Aster silk chiffon gown with a starburst bodice and hand draped flowing skirt. The bride’s shoulders were draped with an embroidered net shrug with matte sequin, seed and bugle beads while her waist was cinched in with a delicate silk chiffon tie.

The bride was attended by her sisters, Caroline Marie Lawrence and Hallie Elisabeth Lawrence, as maids of honor.

Bridesmaids were Rebecca Caroline Chancey, Kalyn Elizabeth Chapman, Lindsay Allison Cook, Camille Griffith Herndon, Leighton Turner Noel, Blakely McGarity Oberneder and Grace Tapley Smitherman, all of Birmingham; Catherine Benson DeHart of Washington, D.C.; Hannah Whitehead Hooper of Auburn; Haviland Milling Poundstone, sister of the groom, of Sea Grove, Fla.; and Emily Elizabeth Wertheim of Louisville, Ky. The flower girl was Adelaide Claire Ellis of Vienna, Va. The father of the groom was the best man. Groomsmen were John Scott Alford, Kyle Bernard Logdson, Benjamin David Marsh, Edward Kyle Milling, Hunter Keith Milling, brother of the groom, Thomas Glenn Stephens III, and Dustin Chase Taylor, all of Birmingham; Aaron Michael Benandi and Justin Ross Perrine of Atlanta; Christopher Gill Bostany of New York City; and Phillip Paterson Poundstone II, of Sea Grove, Fla. Scripture readers were Leslie Lake Lewis of Washington, D.C. and Whitney Chambers Lucas of Birmingham. The program attendants were Lauren Rebecca Mattox of Charlotte, N.C., and Megan Ashley McCord of Birmingham.

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eagan Brooke Seale and Aaron Lynn Howard said “I do” in the warm glow of sunset on Sept. 27, 2014. A wedding is a special day for anyone, but this occasion was especially joyful since these nuptials were six years in the making.

The couple met while attending Shelby County High School in 2007. After a year of talking to each other almost every day, their friendship began to grow and they started exclusively dating in 2008. Both attended college and the couple maintained a very difficult, long-distance relationship for two years.

Aaron attended Nashville Auto Diesel College in Nashville, Tennessee, where he specialized in diesel technology. Meagan focused on a career in nursing at The University of Alabama, and later graduated from The University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Although apart in distance, the couple kept close and Aaron proposed in March of 2014 after almost six years of dating.

The couple married at dusk in an outdoor ceremony at Douglas Manor in Columbiana, Alabama. Décor lining the isle included ferns, bronze lanterns, and pink English roses atop rustic stumps. The couple chose to have pews for guests to provide a more intimate feel.

Meagan said “I do” in an ivory and lace fit-and-flare gown from Bella Couture. Eight bridesmaids wore knee length blush pink dresses with the groom and his men wearing complementing tan suits with blush pink ties.

After the much-awaited vows were exchanged, the couple and guests enjoyed a reception in the large indoor facility.

A buffet-style dinner was served followed by a delicious variety of cakes. The bride and groom’s grandmothers made homemade cakes in the couple’s favorite flavors to accompany the traditional bride and groom cakes.

After much dancing and rejoicing, the couple departed through a trail of Alabama Crimson Tide shakers into a Jack Roush Mustang. For the next week, they enjoyed an allinclusive honeymoon on the coast of Rivera Maya, Mexico and the six-year wait was all worth it.

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yan Harrison met Kinsley Curren when two of their respective friends began dating and eventually married. They were both in the wedding party, and Ryan could not get away from Kinsley on the dance floor even if he wanted to! A first date followed the night after the wedding on New Year’s Eve 2010.

Ryan proposed to Kinsley in June 2013 at the Bright Star Restaurant in front of the parents and grandparents for Kinsley’s early birthday dinner. She thought she was getting an iPad, but it was something with a lot more sparkle!

The wedding was held June 7, 2014 at First United Methodist of Hueytown and the reception was held in the heart of Birmingham at The Vulcan Park and Museum. The reception was held outside on the overlook patio at The Vulcan, which provided downtown Birmingham as the backdrop. The ceremony consisted of summer colors that complemented the bridesmaids’ dresses. Hydrangeas, snapdragons, ranunculus, baby’s breath and roses were used in the floral arrangements for both venues. The reception was adorned with rustic décor and hand painted monogrammed burlap runners. Rustic old shutters and windows completed the photo booth where everyone could capture moments with props and friends.

A four tier vanilla cake covered with buttercream icing, monogrammed initials and topped off with hydrangeas and roses completed the bride’s table. The groom’s table featured a Bryant Denny Stadium cake along with custom M&M’s and monogrammed cookies.

Ryan and Kinsley wanted to incorporate something that they both love. Both are recent graduates of The University of Alabama and have enjoyed attending many football games both home and away. Their love for Alabama football contributed to Ryan’s Bryant Denny Stadium cake their crimson and white monogrammed koozies.

Ryan and Kinsley departed in Ryan’s Roush Mustang after running through a line of crimson and white shakers.

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mily Brooks Rogers and Forrest Blake Lovett were married Friday, June 6, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at The Sonnet House in Leeds.

The bride is the daughter of Gene and Sharon Rogers. After graduating from Chelsea High School in 2009, Emily attended the University of Mobile for two years before deciding to transfer to the University of Montevallo to be closer to Blake. She graduated from the University of Montevallo with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Shortly after graduation, Emily took a job as a first grade teacher at Vincent Elementary.

Blake is the son of Gary Lovett and Lanita Howard. After graduating from Chelsea High School in 2009, Blake attended the University of Mobile for a year before transferring to the University of Montevallo, where he received a bachelor’s degree in history. Blake is currently working on a master’s degree in education with a focus on social science.

It was in January of their senior year at Chelsea High School when they began dating. On their four-year anniversary, Blake planned a surprise engagement where he blindfolded Emily and brought her to their high school alma mater. There on the football field, Emily found Blake surrounded in rose petals and down on one knee.

Emily and Blake’s ceremony was both sweet and intimate.

Their favorite part of their ceremony was when they partook in communion and Blake prayed over his new bride, which was followed by another prayer from Emily’s father.

The matron of honor was Mary Lauren Samplaski and the maid of honor was Lindsay Kate Glausier. The bridesmaids were Tina Roberts, Jennifer Mitchell, Samantha Hyde, Summer Lovett and Dakota Lovett.

The best man was Hunter Lovett and the groomsmen were Micah Glausier, Jeremy Samplaski, Kyle Carpenter, Josh Allen, Ben Rogers and Trey Landman.

Although their original outdoor ceremony location was rained out, the night was still incredible and everyone danced the night away.

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ichele Ashley Romano and Steven Andrew White were united in marriage on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, at Magnolia Springs Manor in Helena.

The ceremony was officiated by Jeremy Sims from Kingwood Church.

Michele and Steven met while working together at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Steven had been working there for several years, while Michele was a student in the Radiology Program at Jefferson State Community College, and in training at Princeton.

The bride is the daughter of Milton and Kathy Romano of Helena. She is the granddaughter of Joseph and Jackie Beck of Helena and Robert and Concetta Romano of Homewood. She graduated from Pelham High School in 2005, and graduated from Jefferson State Community College in 2011 with a degree in associate’s degree in radiological sciences. Michele is currently employed at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.

The groom is the son of the late James Andrew White and Janice White of Bridgeport. He is the grandson of the late Luther and Doris White of Bridgeport, and the late J.C. and Viola Wells of Chattanooga, Tenn. He graduated from North Jackson High School in 1997, and graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor’s degree in radiological sciences in 2002 and a master’s degree in public health in 2010. Steven is currently employed at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a beautiful soft white, strapless gown, with a gray diamond beading sash around the waist. Stephanie Hopson was maid of honor, and the bridesmaids were Ashley Douglas and Lauren Flack. Miss Hannah White, daughter of the groom, was the flower girl.

Andrew White, father of the groom, served as the best man.

Brint Graham served as groomsman.

The flowers for the wedding were yellow roses and calla Lilly’s, and white snapdragons, provided by Helena Florist. The bridesmaids wore gray knee length dresses and black heels.

Groomsmen wore black tuxedos.

Approximately 100 family and friends celebrated the outdoor wedding and reception that followed and danced the evening away. Magnolia Springs Manor made the three-tiered wedding cake, and the beautiful Alabama-themed groom’s cake. The guest also had the option of taking pictures in the photo booth with Michele and Steven.

The happy couple honeymooned in Gatlinburg, Tenn., and currently reside in Helena.

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eremy Beauchamp and Kendra Bristow met in June of 2012, when Kendra was completing her senior year at the University of Alabama. Jeremy had been working on her parents’ farm repairing fences when her mother decided they needed to meet.

Jeremy asked Kendra on a date and when they first met, Jeremy grabbed her up and gave her a hug like he had been missing her for years. From that moment on, it was as if they had known each other a lifetime.

Kendra’s Nanny told her, “That’s the one I would marry.”

Nanny’s mother said the same thing about Kendra’s grandfather the first time she met him back in 1952, and they’ll be married 60 years this May. On May 31, 2013 Jeremy told Kendra he was taking her to dinner to celebrate their one year anniversary. He put her in the truck blindfolded her and drove her out to their favorite spot on the farm: a secluded meadow on the backside of the property. When the blindfold came off Kendra saw the table set up with flowers and champagne, believing this was her surprise. However, Jeremy was kneeling behind her waiting for her to turn around; he even had to whistle to get her attention!

When Kendra turned around, she asked him, “What are you doing with that?” as she started to cry, Jeremy said “Trying to marry you, so will you marry me?”

The two sipped champagne among the herd of cattle that had gathered and told one another they would love each other until the day they died.

Jeremy and Kendra had an outdoor traditional ceremony on May 24, 2014 at the bride’s antebellum-style home in Calera, where guests drank glass-bottled cokes and ate turnip greens and fried green tomatoes. Kendra entered the ceremony to the music of a blue grass band wearing her grandmother’s hand-made garter, which her great-grandmother made and every bride in the family has worn since that wedding day in 1955. Also included at the ceremony were pews from the church where Kendra’s Grandparents were married. After a wedding trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple resides on the bride’s family farm where they raise longhorn cattle, horses and team rope.

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enna Cyrill and Graham Godfrey met at the College of Charleston in 2006 while both were student athletes.

Five years later Graham was playing professional baseball for the Oakland A’s and Jenna was finishing graduate school in Philadelphia. The A’s were playing the Phillies when Graham and Jenna reconnected. They began coast-to-coast dating until they were engaged.

Graham was selected for the Oakland A’s starting rotation in 2013. Jenna and Graham traveled with the A’s to Japan for the Opening Day Series. Then it was time for Jenna to start planning the wedding.

The wedding and reception took place at the Birmingham Museum of Art on Nov. 16, 2013. Guests were seated as a string quartet played classical versions of modern songs like The Verves Bittersweet Symphony and Cold Play’s Paradise.

The officiate was the broadcaster for Graham’s AAA team in California. A diamond design was carried throughout the celebration as a nod to Graham’s baseball career. This design was presented on the wedding invitation and duplicated on a large backdrop at the ceremony. It was also used in the cake design and on a custom dance floor monogram.

The reception included buffet dinner with stations representing meaningful places like Charleston’s Low Country cuisine and Italian cuisine in honor of Jenna’s heritage. Small pastry cakes decorated like baseballs served as the groom’s cake.

The DJ customized mixes from their playlist for a night of dancing. Guests were allowed full access to all of the museum’s galleries throughout the evening.

Jenna and Graham spent the next two months in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic while Graham played in the Caribbean Winter League. They make their permanent home here in Birmingham.

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aitlin Marisa Bitz of Montevallo and Adrian Beau Candelaria of Montevallo were united in marriage Sept. 20, 2014 at Hargis Wedding Chapel in Chelsea.

The ceremony was officiated by Dr. Hugh Floyd of

Chelsea.

The bride is the daughter of Drucilla and Mauricio Martinez.

She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. James Kilgore and Mrs. Lula Kilgore of Pelham.

The groom is the son of Tina Norum of Silver Lake, Wash.

He is the grandson of Ms. Pamela Striplin and the late Mr. Paul Weitzig.

The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father.

Complementing the bride’s ensemble was a hand-tied bouquet of coral dahlias, peach roses and orange carnations.

The bride’s cousin, Corey Kilgore of Columbus, Miss., welcomed guests with wedding programs. The chapel was decorated with navy blue and coral kissing balls strung from each aisle as well as white pew bows.

On the eve of the wedding, the wedding party, who were composed of friends and family from all over the South, celebrated with a catered dinner from Joe’s Italian. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres catered by Southern Sweets, Inc. of Montevallo as well as handmade wedding and groom cake handcrafted to the bride and groom’s tastes, made by Cyrstal Qaffaf of Moody. The groom’s cake was a theme of zombies, a tribute to the groom’s favorite show, “The Walking Dead.”

Following a lovely honeymoon to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, the newlyweds are back at home in Pelham. The groom is currently employed with Stejasa USA as a drafting director and the bride is employed with Magic Moments as a Statewide Coordinator.

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34th Annual Meeting Celebrates Chamber’s Progress in 2014 Chairman’s, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Corporate tables for 8 remaining. These reserved seating options come with various benefits in addition to the reserved seating. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org or by telephone at 663-4542.

The Chamber’s 2014 Annual Report listing all of the Chamber’s accomplishments for the past year will be provided to all attendees, and the 2015 Business Plan will be presented. The event will be held at the Pelham Civic

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EVENT DETAILS uWHAT: The Chamber’s 34th Annual meeting luncheon uWHERE: The Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Areana

Complex & Ice Arena with doors opening at 11:00AM and the program beginning at 11:30AM. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org or by telephone at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

uWHEN: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 uINFO: For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org or by telephone at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

Mentorship Program Providing Much Needed Assistance The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Mentorship program sponsored by Charter Business has provided much needed assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Participants have received guidance on starting a new business, expanding an existing business, launching a new product, downsizing

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and dealing with a difficult employee.

The next Mentorship sessions will be held at the Chamber on Tuesday, January 13 from 8:00AM-11:00AM. During that time, Michael Smith with the The Great, The

Good and The Gone will be available for a one-on-one confidential meeting with any small business owner or entrepreneur to discuss any topic. Appointments are required and usually last 30-45 minutes. Please contact Brooke

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 January 13.

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The Chamber’s 34th Annual Meeting Luncheon sponsored by “Platinum Plus” Continual Sponsor Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. will be held on January 28. The Annual Meeting will celebrate the Chamber’s accomplishments during Bill Keller’s term as Chair and kick-off our new year of programs and activities under 2015 Chamber Chair Lisa McMahon’s leadership.

Tickets for the Annual Meeting are available for $20 per person for Chamber members ($30 for “Future” Members). There are also a limited number of reserved

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The New You ... in 2015!

Do you want a New Year’s Resolution that makes a difference? Just change your lifestyle. Simple changes can pay major dividends!

Welcome the New Year with a renewed commitment to Healthy Living — ­ feel energized; be fit; radiate more beauty, inside and out; maintain a healthy weight; be more productive; experience less sick days from work; and be happy!

• Don’t Skip Breakfast.

If you do, it slows your metabolism down and gives you cravings for unhealthy foods. If you need an on-thego breakfast, make a smoothie full of healthy macronutrients,

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like protein, fiber and Omega3s and drink it on your way to work. No excuse!

• Be Active. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise daily: walk during lunch; take a break every 20 minutes from your desk and walk down the hall; take the stairs instead of the elevator; go to the gym; or play outside with your kids or grandkids.

• Get More Sleep. A good night’s sleep is defined as

8 hours every night. It does wonders for your mood and appearance. Lack of quality sleep is linked to a greater risk of obesity and Type 2 Diabetes.

• Drink More Water. You should consume half your body weight of water in ounces daily for proper hydration.

• Reduce or Eliminate Sugary Beverages. Sugar suppresses your immune system; sours behavior,

attention and learning; promotes sugar highs and cravings; promotes heart disease; and cancer cells thrive on sugar!

• Diet isn’t something you do to lose weight. DIET is WHAT YOU EAT everyday to FUEL your body, and your life.

The biggest deficiency in our diet is fruits and vegetables.

We need to eat lots of them and a wide variety. “How many” and “How much”? Just follow the USDA Recommended MY PLATE — at least half of your plate should contain fruits and vegetables at every meal.

Make simple changes such as the ones listed above, one simple change at a time ... for the NEW YOU in 2015.You deserve it!

Vicki Everett, BS.Ed,MS.Ed Juice Plus+ Inspiring Healthy Living Around the World

Looking for Some Exposure?

Sponsoring Chamber events are a great way for your business to get noticed and create a buzz for your company.

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Launching a new product line or expanding a new service? Sponsoring a Chamber program is an excellent and cost-effective

way to get the word out to the Shelby County business community. What’s more, by sponsoring a Chamber event or program helps maintain — and in most cases increases your — organization’s visibility. And, remember, the visibility our sponsors receive is more than just ‘at’ the event — our sponsors also receive exposure prior to, during and after the events and programs through: uBusiness Connections, the Chamber’s newsletter, uE-Business Connections, the Chamber’s weekly programming updates, uFliers for specific

events which are distributed throughout the year, uOn the Chamber’s website uAnd follow-up marketing lists of attendees at the event or program that you’ve sponsored.

We’ve added even more sponsorship opportunities for 2015, so whatever your budget might be, there are some excellent and effective ways for your company to increase it’s exposure through the Chamber in 2015.

Be sure to visit the Continual Sponsorship link on the Chamber’s website www. shelbychamber.org.

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Ribbon Cuttings 2015 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor

Congratulations to Northside Medical Associates for expanding its newest family medical practice to 131 Florey Street, Vincent.

Dr. Robert Whitmore and his medical team cut the ceremonial ribbon and was joined in support by Mayor Ray McAllister, City Officials and Chamber Ambassadors.

Congratulations to Kai’s Koffee on its big move to 2953 Pelham Parkway, Pelham (across the street from the the Pelham Post Office).

Owner Kai was joined by Pelham Mayor Gary Waters, City Officials, family, friends and Chamber Ambassadors at the ribbon cutting to celebrate the exciting event.

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen held a ground-breaking ceremony for the addition of its 40,000 square foot professional office building which will include an ambulatory surgery center and an urgent care center.

The expansion is expected to be completed by fall 2015.

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Congratulations to Chubb’s Grub Station, Alabaster on its one year anniversary! Owners Will and Rose celebrated the monumental event with a ribbon cutting ceremony and was joined in support by Alabaster Mayor Marty Handlon, City Officials, the Thompson High School Band, and Chamber Ambassadors.

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Calera & Greater Shelby Chambers Form Collaborative Partnership

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The Calera Chamber of Commerce and Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, both 501 (c) 6 organizations, have entered into a collaborative partnership. The partnership will allow the two organizations to work more closely together on a wide array of programs for their respective memberships and internally with staffing support provided by the Greater Shelby Chamber.

“On behalf of the Calera Chamber’s Board of Directors, we believe this expanded partnership with the Greater Shelby Chamber will be extremely

beneficial to our Calera Chamber members. The increased opportunities our members will receive: access to business information, workshops, increased visibility county-wide and — coupled with the muchneeded support for Jennifer Hand, our new Executive Director, will receive with our regular programs and events will prove valuable and worthwhile for all businesses in Calera.” Holly Stanley, Branch Manager with Mutual Savings Credit Union and 2014 Calera Chamber Chair stated. “This is a win-win for everyone, and we’re excited about the

future opportunities” Stanley concluded.

“Our Greater Shelby Chamber Board of Directors unanimously approved this opportunity and believes that working together on a consistent basis will be mutually beneficial for both organizations.” Bill Keller with Regions Bank and the Greater Shelby Chamber’s 2014 Chair commented, “This really does follow suit with ShelbyOne, our five-year Strategic Plan, which calls for increased collaboration to ensure quality employment, retain existing businesses, and ultimately continue moving all of Shelby County forward.”

Keller concluded.

The Calera Chamber, with 200+ members, is dedicated to uniting and engaging its’ members to ensure the ongoing prosperity and family-oriented quality of life in Calera. It strives to be a catalyst for growth and a unified voice advocating on behalf of its members.

The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, with close to 1,100 members, works to assist in building a strong Shelby County economy by nurturing business, addressing business needs and developing a business environment that is attractive and stable.

Go & Grow Workshop

‘Building Networks That Work For You’

Business Networking is something everyone talks about doing, but figuring out how to do it well is challenging for all of us. On January 13, 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 attendees to make their networking efforts work for them. Topics covered during this hands62 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org

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on and interactive workshop include: uKnow Who You Want In Your Network, uHow To Start Mutually Beneficial Professional Relationships, uWhere To Find The People You Want To Network With, uUsing Social Media, the Chamber, Associations,

E-mail & Voice Mail Effectively.

The workshop will be from 11:30AM until 2:00PM at the Chamber. There is no cost to attend, but lunch is available for $10 per person for Chamber members and $20 per person for “Future”members.

To ensure we have a proper head count, please

make reservations for this workshop by January 12. Contact Brooke Story, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support, via e-mail at brooke@shelbychamber. org, call 663-4542 (ext. 105) or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

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Welcome New Members (As of December 1, 2014)

Alvis & Alvis, LLC

Lara Alvis

2450 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham

alvisandalvis.com

Attorneys

AMP Residential Pamela Lovell 544 Gadsden Hwy, Ste 200, Birmingham villagegreen.com

Apartments & Leasing Services

ARC Realty Shelby

Holly Moody

484 Fowler Lane, Shelby

arcrealtyco.com

Real Estate

Johnny Ray’s @ Chelsea

Miranda Carter

10569 Old Highway 280, Chelsea

johnnyraybbq.com

Restaurant

Madison At Shoal Run Apartment Homes Cyndi Green 850 Shoal Run Trail, Birmingham madisonapartmenthomes.com Apartments &

Leasing Services Mary Baldwin

354 Highland Park Dr, Birmingham marybaldwin.metlife.com

Insurance

Montevallo Place Apartments Christy Swann 1740 Woodbrook Trail, Alabaster montevalloplace.com

Apartments & Leasing Services

Mountain Lodge Apartments Ken Crowder 2501 Mountain Lodge Cir, Vestavia Hills mountainlodgeapts.com

Apartments & Leasing Services

New Point Digital David Dubose 295 Seven Farms Dr, Ste C-218, Charleston newpointdigital.com

tazikiscafe.com

Advertising & Marketing Services

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe’

Amanda Gilmore 3755 Corporate Woods Dr, Vestavia

Restaurant

Tony Ray’s Pizza

Kellie Thompson

5479 Highway 280, Ste 126, Birmingham tonyrayspizza.com

Newk’s Eatery Hoover

Chris Milazzo

3780 Riverchase Village, Hoover

newks.com

Restaurants

Newk’s Eatery Inverness

Chris Ingram

950 Inverness Corners, Birmingham

newks.com

Restaurants

Restaurant

Seeking Volunteers to Share Expertise at the Chamber’s Career Awareness Fair The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Career Awareness Fair for all Shelby County 10th grade students on April 23-24 at the Shelby County Exhibition Center.

The program, sponsored

by Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, is an opportunity for business professionals to share with students the education and/ or training requirements, salary range, workplace expectations and more needed to be employed in your respective field. We are

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seeking volunteers in the professions listed at right to spend 1/2-1 day to address students in the real world of work. If you or someone in your organization is interested in sharing your expertise, please contact Keyla Handley at 663-4542 ext. 106 or E-mail keyla@ shelbychamber.org for more information.

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GSCCC Board of Directors (as of 11/30/14)

Officers Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Chair)

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

Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair-elect)

Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation

Bill Keller Regions Bank (Immediate Past Chair)

Kathy Copeland (2016) White Rock QuarriesVincent Hills

John Browing Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support)

Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America

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Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Gregg Maercker First Commercial Bank (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing) Board of Directors Tim Bowen (2015) Alabama Power Company William Carroll (2015) Armstrong Relocation & Companies David Platt (2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Jim Purvis (2015) A. C. Legg, Inc.

Dominic Buompastore (2017) Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

Members enjoyed meeting one another at the Chamber office and learning how to maximize their Chamber investment over lunch at the recent Membership Reception sponsored by Rx Catering.

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

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Snapshots

Members enjoyed attending the Chamber’s 17th Annual Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Tony Cooper with The Jimmie Hale Mission. Thank you to our co-sponsors Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, The Jimmie Hale Mission and Shelby Baptist Medical Center for sponsoring this inspirational event.

Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to David Long, Standifer Insurance Services, for being recognized as the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month. David enjoys helping businesses reduce their risk and protect their assets through selling commercial insurance — General Liability, Commercial Auto, Umbrellas, Bonds, and Workman’s Compensation.

For all your business insurance needs, give David a call at 664-3200.

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Save the Date!

Healthly Lifestyle Expo to be Held on February 5

2015 Health Lifestyle Expo Sponsor:

demonstrations, an on-site cooking demonstration and expo booths to visit that will be full of tips, techniques and more on making healthy lifestyle choices.

The expo is FREE! There will be an opportunity to enjoy lunch at a minimal cost.

If you are interested in having lunch that day or would like more details, contact Keyla Handley, Director, Community & Workforce Development at 663-4542, ext. 106.

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The Chamber’s Health Services Work Group is hosting its first Healthly Lifestyles Expo! The 1/2 day event, sponsored by Shelby Baptist Medical Center, will be held from 8:30AM until noon on February 5 at the Alabaster YMCA, 117 Plaza Circle, Alabaster. The event is FREE and open to the public! There will be health screenings, nutrition and physical activity

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GSCC Events

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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Chamber office closed in observance of the New Year Holiday.

Entrepreneur Rountable II 8:30AM - 10:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services, Dr., Pelham 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 Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Small Business Mentorship Appointments 8:00AM - 11:00AM Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & Gone Sponsored by: Charter Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham By appointment. Contact Brooke Story at 663-4542.

Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham Go & Grow Workshop “Building Networks That Work For You” 11:00AM - 1:00PM Presented by Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD, and The GONE Sponsor: Charter Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Reservations requested by Monday, January 12 as lunch will be served.

Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20.

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Keeping It Real Program 8:00AM - 3:00PM Sponsors: Legacy Community Federal Credit Union & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/Hoover Thompson High School, 100 Warrior Drive, Alabaster Volunteers needed. Contact Keyla Handley, 663-4542, ext. 106 Entrepreneur Rountable I 8:00AM - 10:00AM Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Executive Committee Meeting 8:15AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham Membership Reception 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsored by Rx Catering Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham No cost.

Reservations requested by January 20 as lunch will be served.

Membership Luncheon - Annual Meeting Sponsor: Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham RSVP requested by noon, Monday, January 26.

Investment: Members $20, “Future” members $30.

Keeping It Real Program 8:00AM - 3:00PM Sponsors: Legacy Community Federal Credit Union & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover Vincent High School, 42505 Alabama 25, Vincent Volunteers needed. Contact Keyla Handley, 663-4542, ext. 106

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WHO’S

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of Shelby County Businesses This Who’s Who Quarterly Directory lists member organizations of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce by primary category of business.

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

Bold face = ShelbyOne Investors As of December 1, 2014

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING PROGRAM Kumon of Birmingham-Greystone (205) 994-7200 kumon.com

Cooke, Cameron, Travis & Company, PC (205) 988-8810

Mathnasium of Inverness Corners (205) 437-3322 mathnasium.com/invernesscorners

Essential Solutions, LLC (205) 663-8686 essential-solutions.biz

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Mountain Heating & Cooling, Inc. (205) 663-0293

Graham and Associates, CPA (205) 663-6673 grahamandassoc.net

ALTERATIONS

By George (205) 663-7004 alterationsbygeorge.com

H&H Accounting, Inc. (205) 664-5187 I.H. McNeill, III, PC (205) 982-2664 ihmcneill.com Mallory Jackson and Associates, PC (205) 939-1978 mahco.com Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC (205) 445-2880 mjcpa.com Michael Golden CPA, P.C. (205) 585-5735 michaelgoldencpa.com Till, Hester, Eyer & Brown, PC (205) 871-9855 thebcpa.com Warren Averett LLC (205) 979-4100 wakm.com ADVERTISING & MARKETING SERVICES Charter Media (205) 298-1600 chartermedia.com Fusion One Marketing (205) 790-1519 fusiononemarketing.com HallMarketing, LLC & In the Zone Publications, LLC (205) 383-7005 hallmarketingllc.com Highlands Digital Media (205) 965-9953 hdmAds.com Means Advertising, Inc. (205) 271-9980 meansadv.com

APARTMENTS & LEASING SERVICES Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020 Inverness Cliffs (205) 991-0631 liveatinverness.com Lakes at Inverness (205) 991-9060 lakesatinverness.com Madison At Shoal Run Apartment Homes (205) 991-0200 madisonapartmenthomes.com Montevallo Place Apartments (205) 663-2824 montevalloplace.com Mountain Lodge Apartments (205) 823-4804 mountainlodgeapts.com Parc at Cahaba River (205) 298-7277 parcatcahabariver.com Parc at Grandview (205) 536-7272 parcatgrandview.com Retreat at Greystone Apartments (205) 983-7833 retreatatgreystone.com River Place on the Cahaba (205) 991-9507 riverplaceonthecahaba.com The Huntley Apartments (205) 621-7062 Wellington Manor Apartments (205) 621-0811 wellingtonmanorapts.com

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Maplewood Lane Assisted Living (205) 620-2905 maplewoodlane.com Ridge View at Meadowbrook (205) 991-8900 ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 alabamanonprofits.org Aldridge Botanical Gardens (205) 682-8019 aldridgegardens.com Better Business Bureau (205) 558-2222 birmingham-al.bbb.org Birmingham Duplicate Bridge Club (205) 560-0706 bridgewebs.com/birmingham Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 birminghambuilder.com ATTORNEYS Aaron Law Firm (205) 685-8383 aaronlawfirm.com Alabama Law Services, LLC (205) 419-4414 alabamalawservices.com Allison, May & Kimbrough, LLC (205) 991-6367 allisonmay.com Alvis & Alvis, LLC (205) 444-4773 alvisandalvis.com Balch & Bingham, LLP (205) 488-5519 balch.com Elizabeth A. Roland, P.C. (205) 620-1278 elizabethroland.com Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC (205) 982-3325 ginamcdonaldlaw.com Holliman Estate Planning & Elder Law, LLC (205) 663-0281 hollimanlaw.com RichardsonClement PC (205) 572-4100 richardsonclement.com

Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 myhelenacitynews.com

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

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

New Point Digital (205) 224-5815 newpointdigital.com

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

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

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

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

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

Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167 anindooradvantage.com

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

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

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

ART AND PAINTING CLASSES South City Theatre (205) 621-2128 southcitytheatre.com

The Closing Agency, LLC (205) 912-8248 theclosingagency.org

Junior Davis & Associates, Inc. (205) 620-9961 juniordavis.com

Art Gallery Blue Phrog Gallery (205) 665-3766 Ice & Coal Gallery (205) 260-8913 iceandcoalgallery.com

Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC (205) 870-0555 wallacejordan.com AUCTION Gallery 31 at Riverchase (205) 783-1117 auctionzip.com

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

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Granger, Thagard & Associates, Inc. (205) 326-0833 gtauctions.com

BAKERY Donut Joes (205) 663-6006

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

AUDIO/VIDEO EXPERIENCE FOR BUSINESS Lighting & Lamp (205) 271-1423 lightingandlamp.com

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

CATERING SERVICES Christian Catering Company, Inc. (205) 790-2053

Highland Gourmet Scone Company (205) 991-0442 highlandgourmet.com

Relish 205 (205) 612-9135 relish205.com

K&J’s Elegant Pastries (205) 663-4827 kjselegantpastries.com

Rx Catering (205) 822-2837 rxcatering.net

Kiki’s Kickin’ Cakes (205) 991-5006 kikiskickincakes.com

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

BARBER SHOPS SportClips Haircuts (205) 613-6959 sportclips.com

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

Switch Audio Video (205) 266-7983 switch-av.com AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH Blue Rain Express Car Wash (205) 874-6460 blueraincarwash.com AUTOMOBILE DEALERS DonohooAuto, LLC (205) 769-3114 donohooauto.com Edwards Chevrolet - 280 Inc. (205) 980-3325 chevyman.com

Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

Ernest McCarty Ford, Incorporated (205) 663-3831 emccartyford.com Hendrick Chevrolet (205) 823-5120 commercialtruckssoutheast.com Riverchase Kia (205) 987-6518 riverchasekia.com

BEAUTY SALONS Hair Expressions (205) 991-1646 Hairway to Heaven, LLC (205) 664-7770 Shear Grace Salon (205) 664-9888 Studio V Salon (205) 620-4886 studiovhelena.com

Southtown Motors (205) 663-4590 southtownmotors.com

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

Story Automotive, LLC (205) 332-3801 storyautomotive.com

Kai’s Koffee (205) 352-2290 acupofkai.weebly.com

Susan Schein Automotive Group (205) 664-1491 susanschein.com

Vineyard Brands, Incorporated (205) 980-8802 vineyardbrands.com

AUTOMOBILE RENTAL Enterprise Rent-A-Car (205) 403-7455 enterprise.com

BEVERAGE - DISTRIBUTOR Buffalo Rock Company (205) 940-9799 buffalorock.com

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR Cassady & Self Glass Company (205) 252-4284 cassadyandselfglass.com

BOWLING ALLEY Oak Mountain Lanes (205) 403-7466 oakmountainlanes.com

Empire Autohaus (205) 664-5757 empireautohaus.com Express Oil Change & Service Center (205) 945-1771 expressoil.com Melton Automotive (205) 663-8088 meltonautomotive.com Texaco Xpress Lube (205) 980-1510 Tire Engineers of Pelham (205) 663-4450 tireengineers.com Automotive Manufacturer AGC Automotive Americas (205) 685-1000 AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL NAPA Auto Parts - Alabaster (205) 621-5627 napaonline.com NAPA Auto Parts - Pelham (205) 987-5815 napaonline.com O’Reilly Auto Parts of Pelham (205) 620-9394 oreillyauto.com

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CELLULAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICE Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless (205) 822-2526 Verizon Wireless 280 Store (205) 991-9229 Opt. 3 verizonwireless.com CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce (205) 663-4542 shelbychamber.org CHECK RECOVERY CheckMate (205) 608-3929 CHIROPRACTIC CARE Central Alabama Clinic of Chiropractic (205) 358-3515 Chelsea Chiropractic & Acupuncture (205) 678-1000 chelseafamilychiro.com Modern Chiropractic (205) 621-2221 modern-chiropractic.com The Chiropractic Center (205) 668-1942 The FARM: Functional Athletic Rehabilitation & Medicine (205) 419-1595 chirofarm.com

BUSINESS & PERSONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Alabama Technology Network (205) 856-8000 atn.org

CHURCHES Alabaster First United Methodist Church (205) 663-0509 alabasterfumc.org

Renaissance Enterprises (205) 271-9732

Christ Church United Methodist (205) 991-5065

The GREAT, The GOOD, and The GONE (205) 568-2526 thegreatthegoodandthegone.com

CLOTHING RETAIL & ACCESSORIES America’s Thrift Store (205) 664-0777 americasthrift.com

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Professional Translations Inc. (888) 546-1422 professionaltranslations-inc.com

Gameday in Style (205) 637-7003 gamedayinstyle.com

BUSINESS FURNISHINGS Business Electronics (205) 942-6007 businesselectronics.com DeKalb Office Alabama (205) 281-2958 dekalboffice.com CARPET & RUG CLEANING Heaven’s Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning (205) 618-9150 heavensbestofbirmingham.com

Helena Mercantile (205) 663-0060 lj’s boutique (205) 746-5198 shopljsboutique.com

COMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS SouthernLINC Wireless (205) 992-6166 southernlinc.com Sullivan Communications, Inc. (205) 988-5522 sullivancomm.com COMMUNITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AARP (334) 954-3065 aarp.org Adaptive Aquatics (205) 807-7519 adaptiveaquatics.org Alabaster Arts Council (205) 664-9273 alabastercityfestonline.com Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620 American Cancer Society (800) ACS-2345 cancer.org American Diabetes Association (205) 870-5172 diabetes.org American Red Cross - Shelby Svs Ctr (205) 987-2793 alredcross.org American Red Cross Blood Svs, AL Region (205) 994-7700 redcrossblood.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham, Inc. (205) 939-5590 bbbsbhm.org Boy Scouts of America - Greater Alabama Council (205) 969-4244 1bsa.org Developing Alabama Youth Foundation (205) 664-1600 thedayprogram.com Disability Rights and Resources (205) 251-2223 drradvocates.org Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area (205) 942-6277 eastersealsbham.org Gateway Shelby County (205) 510-2780 gway.org Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports (205) 602-0907 physicalfitness.alabama.gov Greater Birmingham Humane Society (205) 397-8522 gbhs.org High Noon ‘’STRESS BUSTER’’ (205) 370-7541 hnstressbuster.com Jeremiah Castille Foundation (251) 621-3375 castillefoundation.org

The Cuckoo’s Nest (205) 678-7220

Junior Achievement of Greater Birmingham (205) 290-9365 birmingham.ja.org

COMMUNICATIONS - WIRE & CABLE INSTALLATION Charter Business (205) 824-5414 charterbusiness.com

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

Leadership Shelby County (205) 665-6007 leadershipshelbycounty.com LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (205) 943-6000 lifesouth.org Owens House, The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (205) 669-3333 owenshousecac.org SBA - Alabama District Office (205) 290-7101 sba.gov/al SCORE (205) 264-8425 score.org/index.html Shelby County Arts Council (205) 669-0044 shelbycountyartscouncil.com Shelby County Community Corrections (205) 669-8965 Shelby County Community Services (205) 669-3740 shelbyal.com Shelby County Humane Society (205) 669-3916 shelbyhumane.org Shelby County Republican Party (205) 994-6497 shelbycountygop.org Shelby Emergency Assistance (205) 665-1942 shelbyemergencyassistance.com The Arc of Shelby County (205) 664-9313 thearcofshelby.org The Jimmie Hale Mission (205) 323-5878 jimmiehalemission.com The Salvation Army (205) 663-7105 birminghamsalvationarmy.org United Way of Central Alabama (205) 251-5131 uwca.org Vineyard Family Services (205) 533-7852 vfsdads.com Workshops, Incorporated (205) 592-9683 workshopsinc.com Zamora Shrine Center (205) 956-3636 zamoratempleonline.com COMPUTER SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Ascend Web Development (205) 203-9101 ascendwebdevelopment.com Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (205) 980-9903 cvcsllc.com DLD Business Solutions, Inc. (205) 533-9458 dldbsi.com Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304 QueCentric LLC (205) 332-1688 quecentric.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce

CONSIGNMENT Consigned Design (205) 664-7540 Easy Street Resale (205) 637-3313 easystreetresale.com Washed by the Water Children’s Consignment (205) 243-5731 washedbythewater.com

Benjamin A. Crunk, DDS, LLC (205) 665-2031 crunkdds.com Calera Dental Center, P.C. (205) 620-3312 caleradentalcenter.com Canales Orthodontics (205) 621-1111 canalesortho.com H. Keith Miller DMD, PC (205) 982-8955 Hall Cosmetic and Family Dentistry (205) 991-7840 birminghamdmd.com

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

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

Blair Remodeling (205) 991-8555 blairremodeling.com

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

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

North Shelby Dental Studio (205) 278-3316 davidcowandmd.com

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

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

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

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

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

DEVELOPERS Cane Creek, LLC (205) 870-8580

Roy Martin Companies (205) 621-6333

Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809

Winston Contracting, LLC (205) 620-6110

Creed, Incorporated (205) 621-0809

Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. (205) 620-4132 wiregrassconstruction.com

DIRECT MAIL MARKETING Mspark (205) 620-6200 mspark.com

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

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

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

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

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

Home Depot Supply Chain (205) 230-4030

CONVENIENCE STORES Sunny Food Stores (205) 403-0456 CREDIT CARD & ELECTRONIC FUND SERVICES Clearent, LLC (205) 470-9710 clearent.com Payscape Advisors (205) 591-0981 payscapeadvisors.com CUSTOM STAINED GLASS Buck Creek Stained Glass (205) 541-3322 buckcreekglass.com DANCE SCHOOL Studio Vive, LLC (205) 685-8483 mystudiovive.com DENTAL Albritton & Ardovino Family Dentistry (205) 664-7610 aaFamilyDental.com

Rain Bird Corporation (205) 739-5207 rainbird.com DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Gone for Good Secure Document Destruction (205) 943-5252 ucpgoneforgood.com

EAR NOSE & THROAT ENT for KIDS Alabama (205) 874-9436 entforkidsalabama.com

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

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (205) 943-4700 edpa.org

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

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

Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (205) 251-8139 rpcgb.org Shelby County Economic Development Authority (205) 620-6640 sceida.org EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT Alabama 4H Center (205) 669-4241 alabama4hcenter.org

University of Phoenix - Birmingham Campus (205) 421-1202 phoenix.edu EDUCATION-TRAINING AND TUTORING d!scover ITT (205) 989-4944 discoveritt.com Grade Power Learning (205) 620-2373 gradepowerlearning.com LearningRx (205) 970-2070 learningrx.com/birmingham-south

EVENT & MEETING SPACE Cahaba Grand Conference Center (205) 443-6767 cahabagrand.com Jacob’s Corner (205) 406-8000 jacobscornerevents.com Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena (205) 620-6448 pelhamciviccomplex.com Pelham Event Center (205) 202-1306 pelhameventcenter.com

American Village (205) 665-3535 americanvillage.org

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

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

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

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

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

Marcum Electric, Incorporated (205) 664-1415

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

EDUCATION - SCHOOLS Alabaster City Board of Education (205) 663-8400 alabasterschools.org AVEDA Institute Birmingham (205) 769-3500 avedainstitutesbb.com Brown Mackie College (205) 909-1500 brownmackie.edu Cornerstone Christian School (205) 669-7777 cornerstonechargers.com Covenant Classical Schools & Daycare (205) 620-2626 covenantclassical.com Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 faulkner.edu

EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION Lifeguard Ambulance Service (205) 933-1911 lifeguardambulance.com EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES & SERVICES Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542 joblink.alabama.gov/ada Express Employment Professionals (205) 981-1141 SBirminghamAL.ExpressPros.com Manpower (205) 823-2765 manpower.us/en/Index.htm

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

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

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

Atkins (205) 969-3776 northamerica.atkinsglobal.com

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

Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. (205) 298-6074 bargewaggoner.com

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

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

Pelham City Schools (205) 620-6527 pelhamcityschools.org

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

Shelby County Board of Education (205) 682-7000 shelbyed.k12.al.us

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

Shelby County College & Career Center (205) 682-6650 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/sccc

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

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

Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. (205) 664-8498 carrengineers.com Neel-Schaffer, Inc. (205) 397-3800 neel-schaffer.com Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 940-6420 sain.com ENTERTAINMENT Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (205) 985-4900 theoakmountainamphitheater.com ENVIRONMENTAL - WASTE MANAGEMENT Amwaste LLC (205) 313-0423

EYE CARE Day Eye Center (205) 987-2308 dayeyecenter.com Jill K. Meyer, MD (205) 663-3937 drsmeyerandmercer.net Pelham Eye Care (205) 664-1575 pelhameyecare.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Inverness (205) 995-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Mountain Brook (205) 802-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Pelham (205) 987-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of the Colonnade (205) 967-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Vestavia Hills (205) 979-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Sight Savers America (205) 942-2627 sightsaversamerica.org Vision Source - Dr. Michael Blackburn, Optometrist (205) 980-5152 VisionSource-Blackburn.com FACILITY MANAGEMENT Championship Enterprises Inc. (205) 621-8415 championshipenterprises.com FINANCIAL COACHING & CONSULTING Trustway (205) 451-1945 adefiniteplan.com

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

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Alabama Telco Credit Union (205) 620-2332 alatelco.org

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

Alabama Telco Credit Union (205) 621-4262 alatelco.org

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

Alabama Telco Credit Union (205) 437-3696 alatelco.org Alabama Telco Credit Union (205) 985-2864 alatelco.org Alabama Telco Credit Union (205) 678-7797 alatelco.org Aliant Bank of Alabaster (205) 408-2070 aliantbank.com Aliant Bank of Inverness (205) 408-2000 aliantbank.com

Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

America’s First Federal Credit Union of Inverness (205) 995-0001 amfirst.org America’s First Federal Credit Union of Pelham (205) 663-1945 amfirst.org BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 bancorpsouth.com BankTrust (205) 665-3332 peoplesbt.com BB&T Bank of Pelham (205) 445-2345 bbt.com Bryant Bank (205) 408-6401 bryantbank.com Cadence Bank of Pelham (205) 621-8449 cadencebank.com Central State Bank (205) 605-0350 centralstatebank.com

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Corporate (205) 933-9933 legacycreditunion.com Mutual Savings Credit Union of Pelham (205) 682-6345 mutualsavings.org Mutual Savings Credit Union of Riverchase (205) 682-1167 mutualsavings.org National Bank of Commerce (205) 313-2100 nationalbankofcommerce.com NobleBank & Trust (205) 588-7051 noblebank.com Regions Financial NA (205) 264-4993 Regions Financial of Alabaster @ Hwy 31 (205) 716-1640 regions.com Regions Financial of Greystone (205) 980-4400 regions.com Regions Financial of Helena (205) 685-1680 regions.com Regions Financial of Pelham (205) 663-0723 regions.com Renasant Bank at Park Place (205) 716-3475 renasantbank.com Renasant Bank of Chelsea (205) 678-2080 renasantbank.com Renasant Bank of Pelham (205) 663-3834 renasantbank.com

First Commercial Bank - Commercial Lending (205) 868-4896 firstcommercialbank.synovus.com

Union State Bank (205) 988-0706 unionstate.net

First Commercial Bank - Pelham (205) 803-4593 firstcommercialbank.com

Wells Fargo at Brook Highland (205) 948-1400 wellsfargo.com

First United Security Bank (205) 668-0425 firstusbank.com

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

First United Security Bank (205) 669-3550 firstusbank.com

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

First United Security Bank (205) 672-8752 firstusbank.com

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

HeritageBank of the South - Chelsea (205) 678-2265 eheritagebank.com

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

HeritageBank of the South - Pelham (205) 620-1126 eheritagebank.com

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

iBERIABANK (205) 414-3660 iberiabank.com

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

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Wells Fargo of Inverness (205) 980-2460 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Riverchase (205) 403-4100 wellsfargo.com FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS Edward Jones - Jesse Scroggins (205) 437-2866 edwardjones.com Horizons Financial Group, Inc. (205) 871-7743 horizonsfinancial.com MassMutual - Alabama Agency (205) 244-1141 massmutual.com Wealth Planning Services (205) 795-2013 wealthplanningservices.com Wealth Strategies, LLC (205) 397-3333 www.wsllc.us FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES Assurance Financial Solutions (205) 578-2097 linkedin.com/in/pricesam Magic City Capital, LLC (205) 378-9223 magiccitycapital.com Principal Financial Group - Mark Rogers (205) 578-5947 principal.com FIRE & WATER RESTORATION K&S Done Right, LLC (205) 834-9904 knsdoneright.com Royal Restoration (205) 988-9696 restorewithroyal.com ServPro of Birmingham (205) 664-6770 servpro.com FIRE PROTECTION North Shelby Fire and EMS District (205) 991-6439 northshelbyfire.com Walker Backflow and Fire Protection Services, LLC (205) 989-3300 walkerbfps.com FLOORING, CARPET, HARDWOOD Carpet Outlet of Pelham (205) 663-4393 carpetoutletpelhamalabama.com Floor Coverings International (205) 370-9118 birmingham. floorcoveringsinternational.com Hill’s Carpet (205) 358-7879 hillscarpetstore.com Issis & Sons Carpet (205) 663-2310 issisandsons.com FLORISTS Flowerz N’ More (205) 620-0000 Pelham Flowers by Desiree (205) 663-9028 pelhamflowersbydesiree.com FOOD Southeastern Food Merchandisers (205) 664-3322 southeasternfood.com

FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES SYSCO Food Services of Central Alabama, Incorporated (205) 668-0001 sysco.com FOOD - SEASONINGS A.C. Legg, Incorporated (205) 324-3451 aclegg.com FOOD WHOLESALE Bud’s Best Cookies (205) 987-4840 budsbestcookies.com FREIGHT BROKERAGE RangeWay Carriers (205) 623-5722 rangewaycarriers.com FUNERAL HOMES Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Cemetery (205) 988-3541 dignitymemorial.com/southernheritage-cemetery GOLF Ballantrae Golf Club (205) 620-GOLF (4653) ballantraegolf.com

City of Vincent (205) 672-2261 townofvincent.com Indian Springs Village (205) 987-2581 indianspringsvillage.org Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 townofharpersville.com Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 mtlaurel.com Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 westoveralabama.org Town of Wilsonville (205) 669-6180 wilsonvilleal.com Town of Wilton (205) 665-2021 wiltonalabama.com GOVERNMENT - COUNTY Shelby County (205) 669-3708 shelbyal.com

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

Circuit and District Court (205) 669-8588

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

County Commissioner Corley Ellis District 1 (205) 670-9424

Inverness Country Club (205) 991-8608 iccalabama.com

County Commissioner Dan Acker District 4 (205) 663-7334

Timberline Golf Club (205) 668-7888 timberlinegc.com

County Commissioner Elwyn Bearden - District 5 (205) 988-4483

GOVERNMENT - CITY Alabaster Water Board (205) 663-6155 alabasterwater.com

County Commissioner Jon Parker District 3 (205) 665-9573

City of Alabaster (205) 664-6800 cityofalabaster.com City of Birmingham (205) 254-2283 birminghamal.gov City of Calera (205) 668-3500 cityofcalera.org City of Chelsea (205) 678-7260 cityofchelsea.com City of Columbiana (205) 669-5800 cityofcolumbiana.com City of Helena (205) 663-2161 cityofhelena.org City of Hoover (205) 444-7500 hooveral.org City of Leeds (205) 699-2585 leedsalabama.com City of Montevallo (205) 665-2555 cityofmontevallo.com City of Pelham (205) 620-6400 pelhamonline.com City of Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0100 vestaviahills.net

County Commissioner Lindsey Allison - District 7 (205) 985-7179 County Commissioner Mike Vest District 6 (205) 988-0658 County Commissioner Rick Shepherd - District 8 (205) 982-8717 County Commissioner Tommy Edwards - District 2 (205) 427-4289

Shelby County Attorney (205) 669-6783 Shelby County Circuit Clerk (205) 669-3760 18jc.alacourt.gov Shelby County Commissioner Robbie Hayes (205) 678-2020 Shelby County Coroner (205) 669-3846 Shelby County Department of Development Services (205) 620-6650 shelbyal.com Shelby County Director of Public Works (205) 669-3869 Shelby County District Attorney (205) 669-3750 Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (205) 669-3999 shelbyal.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce

Shelby County Finance Manager (205) 669-3943 Shelby County Health Department (205) 620-1650 Shelby County Juvenile Services (205) 669-3831 Shelby County Legislative Office (205) 620-6610 shelbylegislators.com Shelby County Planning Commission (205) 960-7220 shelbyal.com

Walmart Neighborhood Market (205) 624-1640 walmart.com

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

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

The Bead Biz (205) 621-2426 thebeadbiz.com

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

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

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

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

INSURANCE Alfa Insurance Company - Northam Agency (205) 988-8898 facebook.com/ KathyNorthamAlfaInsurance

LAWN CARE SERVICES Dirtworks and Bobcat Service, Inc. (205) 620-1818 dirtworksandbobcatservice.com

Skin Therapy, LLC (205) 568-5677 skintherapyspa.net HEALTH & FITNESS Fitness Together at Greystone (205) 981-2454 fitnesstogether.com/greystone

Shelby County Probate Judge (205) 669-3713

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

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (205) 669-4181 shelbyso.com

Helena Health Club (205) 621-7007 helenahealthclub.com

GOVERNMENT - FEDERAL US Congressman Spencer Bachus Office (205) 225-4921 bachus.house.gov

Iron Tribe Fitness 280 (205) 216-2743 irontribefitness.com

US Senator Jeff Sessions Office (205) 731-1500 US Senator Richard Shelby’s Office (205) 731-1384

Snap Fitness (205) 601-9291 snapfitness.com St. Vincent’s One Nineteen (205) 408-6600 onenineteen.com

GOVERNMENT - STATE Alabama Senate (205) 620-0116

YMCA - Alabaster Branch (205) 663-6504 ymcabham.org

Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (205) 670-5770 m4a-alabama.org

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

Representative April Weaver (205) 541-6424 aprilweaver.com Representative Jack Williams (205) 862-5041 Representative Jim Carns (334) 242-7600 legislature.state.al.us Representative Jim McClendon (205) 467-2656 jimmcclendon.org Representative Kurt Wallace (205) 280-0260 kurtwallace.org Representative Mary Sue McClurkin (205) 669-3248 Representative Mike Hill (205) 685-5504 Representative Paul J. DeMarco (205) 326-6600 pljpc.com

YMCA Greystone Family Branch (205) 981-0144 ymcabham.org YMCA Hargis Retreat (205) 678-6512 ymcabham.org HEALTH & WELLNESS It’s About Time Urgent Care (205) 657-1719 itsabouttimeuc.com Juice Plus+ (205) 332-5255 vickieverett.juiceplus.com Q&Aid Research, LLC (205) 224-4468 qandaid.com Skin Wellness Center of Alabama (205) 871-7332 skinwellnessal.com HEALTH INSURANCE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 bcbsal.org

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

Healthspring of Alabama (888) 767-1879 healthspring.com

Senator Slade Blackwell (205) 324-7676

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

Senator J.T. Waggoner (205) 978-7405 GRAPHIC DESIGN Kopri Signs & Graphics, LLC (205) 903-1642 kopripromotions.com GROCERS Sav Mor Food Outlet (205) 668-2315 savmorcalera.com

HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES Aaron’s Sales and Lease (205) 620-2513 aarons.com Atlantic Bedding and Furniture (205) 901-4501 abfalabama.com

HOME FURNISHINGS - NEW AND CONSIGNED Barn Brat & Peddler’s Creek (205) 669-4225 barnbratonline.com HOME HEALTH CARE Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice (205) 685-0421 comfortcarehomehealth.com Vitas Innovative Hospice (205) 663-5614 vitas.com HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING Bath Fitter (205) 876-1760 bathfitter.com Brown Lumber & Building Supply (205) 669-6715 brownlumberco.net Drain Right Guttering, LLC (205) 664-9828 drainrightgutters.com Vinyl Designs, LLC (205) 222-2230 HOME SERVICES US Department of HUD (205) 731-2630 HOSPITAL Brookwood Medical Center (205) 877-1000 bwmc.com

Allstate Insurance - Erdman Agency (205) 981-3000 agents.allstate.com

Wayne’s Environmental Services, Inc. (205) 985-7009 callwaynes.com

Allstate Insurance - Chad Christian (205) 444-0431

LIBRARIES Albert L. Scott Public Library (205) 664-6822 shelbycounty-al.org

Karen Ross Miller Allstate Agency (205) 620-1120 agents.allstate.com

North Shelby Library (205) 439-5500 northshelbylibrary.org

Mass Mutual - Howell Agency (205) 244-8612 massmutual.com

LOANS All American Check Cashing, Inc. (205) 620-4040 allamericancheckcashing.com

MetLife Auto & Home - Mary Baldwin (205) 903-0095 marybaldwin.metlife.com MetLife Financial Group of the South (205) 440-4624 metlife.com Mittie Brown Farmers Insurance Agency (205) 475-7091 farmersagent.com/mbrown5 Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517 Philip Richards Agency, LLC (205) 823-5400

LODGING Best Western/Oak Mountain Inn (205) 982-1113 book.bestwestern.com Birmingham Marriott (205) 968-3775 marriott.com/bhammc Birmingham South Campground (205) 664-8832 birminghamsouthcampground.com Fairfield Inn & Suites Pelham (205) 987-9879 marriott.com

Children’s Health System (205) 939-6250 childrensal.org

Rebecca Smith State Farm (205) 663-3276 ridingwithrebecca.com

Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point (205) 981-0024 hamptoninn.com

Noland Hospital Shelby (205) 620-8641 nolandhealth.com

Rux Carter Insurance (205) 669-3158 ruxcarterinsurance.com

Hampton Inn & Suites of Pelham (205) 313-9500 hamptoninn.com

Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 baptisthealthalabama.org

Standifer Insurance Services (205) 664-3200 agents.allstate.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham-Inverness (205) 776-6370 ihg.com

St. Vincent’s Health System (205) 930-2134 stvhs.com

State Farm Insurance, Berryman Agency (205) 663-6310 anthonyberryman.com

Trinity Medical Center (205) 592-5653 trinitymedicalonline.com HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING Ron Haynes (870) 761-7881 corter.com Snelling Staffing Services (205) 879-9950 snelling.com/birmingham HVAC Burch Corporation (205) 833-1293 burchcorp.com Service Tech Inc. (205) 488-4714 servicetechhvac.com

State Farm Insurance, Jarrod Gibson Agency (205) 663-8688 myagentjarrod.com State Farm Insurance, Logan Deen Agency (205) 582-2030 logandeen.com State Farm, Rogers Agency (205) 663-4466 kristarogers.com INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES Cannon Confidential Investigations, LLC (205) 677-8150 cciprivateinvestigator.com

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

Resource Action Network Investigative Services, Inc. (205) 989-8000 raninvestigations.com

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

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

Holiday Inn Express Pelham (205) 987-8888 ihg.com Homewood Suites (205) 995-9823 birmingham.homewoodsuites.com Hyatt Place of Inverness (205) 995-9242 hyattplace.com Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel (205) 705-1234 wynfrey.regency.hyatt.com Oak Mountain Lodge of Riverchase/ Pelham (205) 985-9117 oakmountainlodge.com Quality Inn of Pelham (205) 444-9200 choicehotels.com Sleep Inn (205) 982-9800 choicehotels.com MAIL SERVICE Pitney Bowes (205) 822-9098 pitneybowes.com

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Shelby County Engineer (205) 669-3880

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce MANUFACTURER Cheney Lime & Cement Company (205) 625-3031 cheneylime.com Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, Inc. (205) 849-3266 cokeconsolidated.com Saginaw Pipe Company, Incorporated (205) 664-3670 saginawpipe.com MARKETING Brownstone Marketing Solutions (205) 789-3600 bmsllc.biz Docupak (205) 621-3378 docupak.com HotInShelbyCounty.Com (205) 907-6841 hotinshelbycounty.com

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MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS ThoughtJet Media (205) 508-0041 thoughtjet.com MATTRESS RETAILER Mattress King of Greystone (205) 995-3144 mattressking.net Mattress King of Pelham (205) 380-5590 mattressking.net MEDIA ABC 33/40 (205) 982-3942 abc3340.com Alabama’s 13 / WVTM TV (205) 933-1313 alabamas13.com Birmingham Business Journal (205) 322-0000 bizjournals.com/birmingham CBS 42 (205) 322-4200 Crosscreek Television Productions, Inc. (205) 663-4411 crosscreektv.com Fox 6 WBRC (205) 583-8415 myfoxal.com FOX6 WBRC-TV (205) 322-6666 myfoxal.com NBC 13 (205) 933-1313 2.nbc13.com Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. (205) 669-3131 shelbycountyreporter.com Summit Media, Inc. (205) 326-2537 summitmediacorp.com WBHM (205) 934-2606 wbhm.org MEDICAL - GENERAL American Family Care of Alabaster (205) 605-0495 americanfamilycare.com American Family Care of Greystone (205) 201-7290 americanfamilycare.com American Family Care of Pelham (205) 403-8902 americanfamilycare.com

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

Village Dermatology (205) 877-9773 villagedermatology.net

PAYROLL SERVICES ADP Payroll Services (205) 641-9716 adp.com

Baptist Health Center Calera (205) 668-0626

MEDICAL SUPPLIES Oxymed LLC (205) 401-6358 oxymed1.com

AdvaPay Systems, LLC (205) 588-2618 advapaysystems.com

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

MILITARY SERVICE Birmingham Air National Guard (205) 714-2287

Paychex Incorporated (205) 991-3990 paychex.com

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

MOBILE DEVICE REPAIR iFix and Repair (205) 988-9555 ifixandrepair.com

PEST CONTROL & SERVICES Cook’s Pest Control - South District Office (205) 980-0920 cookspest.com

Community of Hope Health Clinic (205) 685-4154 communityofhopeclinic.com Hoover Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.C. (205) 733-9595 HooverENT.com MedSouth Family Care (205) 408-3933 Northside Medical Associates (205) 672-2148 northsidemed.com MEDICAL - SPECIALIZED Alabama Allergy and Asthma Center (205) 871-9661 alabamaallergy.com Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, Incorporated (205) 985-7393 alabamaentassociates.com Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center, LLC (205) 214-7546 (Skin) cahabaderm.com CardioVascular Associates (205) 510-5000 cvapc.com Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center (205) 668-4308 chiltonshelby.org Ciamarra Communication Consulting (205) 447-1160 ciamarracommunicationconsulting. com Core Plastic Surgery - Grady B. Core, MD FACS (205) 397-2100 coreplasticsurgery.com Gastroenterology Associates NorthCentral Alabama, P.C. (205) 663-1023 gastrodocs.info Inverness Dermatology (205) 995-5575 invernessderm.com Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics - Shelby (205) 358-9120 lemaksports.com OHD, LLC (205) 980-0180 ohdusa.com Restore Therapy Services, LTD (205) 942-6820 restoretherapy.com Shelby Oral Facial Surgery, PC (205) 208-0167 ShelbyOFS.com Shelby Podiatry, P.C. (205) 663-3224 shelbypodiatry.com

EBSCO Media (205) 226-8516 ebscomedia.com Midstate Bindery & Promotions, LLC (205) 266-5180 Minuteman Press (205) 621-2722 alabaster.minutemanpress.com PUBLICATIONS 280 Living/Hoover Sun (205) 313-1780 280living.com Women’s Exchange (205) 967-0085 womens-exchange.com

MORTGAGE InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC (205) 795-3833 interlincalabama.com/cgapen

DC Scientific Pest Control (205) 495-9707 dcspestcontrol.com

SouthFirst Mortgage (205) 991-5911 southfirst.com

Knox Pest Control (205) 326-0080 knoxpest.com

Trustmark Mortgage Services (205) 444-4744 mortgage.trustmark.com

Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. (205) 663-1919 mrbuggs.com

REAL ESTATE Alabama Real Estate, Incorporated (205) 620-1048 alabamarealestateinc.net

MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP Heart of Dixie Harley-Davidson (205) 560-1234 heartofdixiehd.com

Vulcan Termite & Pest Control, Inc. (205) 663-4200 vulcantermite.com

ARC Realty Shelby (205) 515-0917 arcrealtyco.com

PET GROOMING SERVICES Lucky Dog Grooming and Boutique (205) 582-9142 luckydoggroomingandboutique.com

Associa McKay Management (205) 733-6700 mckaymanagement.com

MOVING Armstrong Relocation & Companies (205) 942-1625 armstrongrelocation.com Changing Spaces Moving, Inc. (205) 972-0744 changingspacesmoving.com Motivated Movers (205) 995-7585 motivatedmovers.org MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Alabama Firefighters Museum & Education Center (205) 983-4376

PHARMACIES Brooklere Pharmacy (205) 664-1200 brooklererx.com Davis Drug (205) 669-6713 Medaus Pharmacy and Compounding Center (205) 981-2352 medaus.com

KCH Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES Perlis Photography (205) 283-0807 perlisphotography.com

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

rko Photography (205) 567-7364 rkophotography.net

Shelby County Museum & Archives (205) 669-3912 rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alshelby/ schs.html Shelby Iron Works (205) 669-2465

Tommy Daspit Photographer (205) 516-6993 tommydaspit.com PHYSICAL THERAPY AccelAbility Physical Therapy (205) 685-1822 accelability.com

RADIO STATION APH Radio 99.9 FM (205) 317-5228 aphradio.org

Farris Management Company, Inc. (205) 663-0572 Pro Forma Title, Inc. (205) 982-2486 proformatitle.com Signature Homes (205) 989-5588 e-signaturehomes.com REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL Daniel Corporation (205) 443-4500 danielcorp.com EGS Commercial Real Estate, Inc. (205) 939-4440 egsinc.com Kee Properties, LLC (205) 915-0687 REAL ESTATE - LAND SALES Whitetail Properties Real Estate (205) 368-9032 alabamalandforsale.land REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL D.R. Horton, Inc. - Birmingham (205) 663-0966 GoHorton.com

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

Stewart Organization (205) 969-3000 stewartorg.com/birmingham

IPT Physical Therapy (205) 671-0914 industrialphysicaltherapy.com Maximum Physical Therapy and Sports Wellness (205) 981-1690 maximumpt.net

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

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

TherapySouth-Pelham/Alabaster (205) 664-8404 therapysouth.com

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

PLUMBING SERVICES Funky Plumbing (205) 620-4921 funkyplumbing.com

RE/MAX First Choice (205) 663-4402 realestateofgreaterbirmingham.com

ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic (205) 621-3778 alabamaboneandjoint.com PARAMEDICS Regional Paramedical Services (205) 664-1036 rpsems.com

Roto-Rooter Services Co. (205) 849-1750 rotorooter.com PRINTING SERVICES Cartridge World Greystone (205) 408-0506 cwgreystone.com

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

RealtySouth - Gusty Gulas (205) 218-7560 gtherealtor.com RealtySouth - Inverness (205) 991-6565 realtysouth.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce

Rudulph Real Estate (205) 879-4691 rudulphrents.com RECREATION Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 cityofalabaster.com Birmingham Barons Baseball (205) 988-3200 barons.com Oak Mountain State Park (205) 620-2520 alapark.com/OakMountain Pelham Racquet Club (205) 621-3380

Regions Tradition (205) 967-4745 brunoeventteam.com Rolling Hills Camp & Retreat Center (205) 668-1168 rollinghillscamp.org Shelby County Park and Recreation Authority (205) 991-2015 RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES The Maids (205) 871-9338 maids.com

Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Greystone (205) 991-1306 JimnNicks.com Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Alabaster (205) 605-0170 JimnNicks.com Joe’s Italian Pizza Pasta & Cafe (205) 663-4111 joesitalianonline.com Johnny Ray’s @ Chelsea (205) 678-8418 johnnyraybbq.com Johnny Ray’s on 52 (205) 664-0501 johnnyraysbbq.com McAlister’s Deli of Pelham (205) 985-9797 mcalistersdeli.com Newk’s Eatery Hoover (205) 588-8624 newks.com Newk’s Eatery Inverness (205) 721-8923 newks.com Panera Bread at Lee Branch (205) 995-1962 panerabread.com PT’s Grille & Deli (205) 358-8499

RESTAURANTS Bellinis Ristorante & Bar (205) 981-5380 ourbellinis.com

Steak ‘n Shake of Central Alabama LLC (205) 620-5233 steaknshake.com

Champy’s (205) 621-3991 champyschicken.com

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe’ (205) 547-3638 tazikiscafe.com

Chubb’s Grub Station (205) 664-8696 chubbsgrub.com

Texas Roadhouse (205) 985-7427 texasroadhouse.com

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (205) 987-1555 crackerbarrel.com

The EGG & I (205) 874-9607 theeggandirestaurants.com

Dairy Queen @ Brook Highland (205) 981-1501

The HoneyBaked Ham Company (205) 620-9899 honeybakedonline.com

Dairy Queen @ Chelsea (205) 678-3110 Dairy Queen @ Oak Mountain (205) 733-8075 Dixie Fish Company (205) 924-3493 dixiefish.com

Tony Ray’s Pizza (205) 995-0669 tonyrayspizza.com Zaxby’s of Alabaster (205) 663-5966 zaxbys.com

Firehouse Subs-280 (205) 981-1880 firehousesubs.com

RETAIL Belk (205) 685-9034 belk.com

Firehouse Subs-Alabaster (205) 664-4664 firehousesubs.com

Costco Wholesale (205) 909-1039 costco.com

Full Moon BAR-B-QUE (205) 620-4442 fullmoonbbq.com

Gold and Silver Buyers (205) 547-6063 locations.goldandsilverbuyers.com

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

Marvin’s Building Materials of Calera (205) 668-2608

Golden Rule Bar-B-Q of Pelham (205) 621-4525 goldenrulebbq.com Jake’s Southern & Carribean Cafe (205) 624-3315 facebook.com/jakescafe.pelham

maurices (205) 621-1675 maurices.com

Southern Elegance (205) 621-9004 The Home Depot of Pelham (205) 685-1837 homedepot.com Thirty-One Gifts - Amanda Graves (205) 960-8428 mythirtyone.com/amanda Vape Escape (205) 719-9505

Vapes and More (205) 624-3452 vapesandmore.com Wal-Mart - Calera #3271 (205) 668-0831 www.walmart.com Wal-Mart Supercenter #5262 (205) 987-0108 walmart.com RETAIL - ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Woody’s Unique Junque’ (205) 789-0800 woodscollectibles.com RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Danberry At Inverness (205) 443-9500 danberryatinverness.com Gardens of Pelham (205) 402-9922 greatoaksmanagement.com ROOFING Cardinal Roofing and Restoration (205) 206-6279 cardinal-roof-restoration.com Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc (256) 232-1933 yellowhammerroofing.com RUBBER PRODUCTS Specification Rubber Products (205) 663-2521 specrubber.com

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Shelby Ridge Nursing Home Rehab Select (205) 620-8500 shelbyridgehealthandrehab.com SPECIALTY GIFTS Bedazzle Me More (205) 422-0214 bedazzlememore.com Cheeriodicals (205) 410-4656 cheeriodicals.com SPORTS CLUB Alabama Soccer Association (205) 991-9779 alsoccer.org Bama Hockey Booster Club, Inc (256) 683-5560 bamahockey.net SPORTS EQUIPMENT Tandems, Ltd. (205) 991-5519 tandemsltd.com STORAGE Attic Plus Storage (205) 969-1860 atticplus.com

Sassy Sisters Boutique, LLC (205) 664-3023 sassysistersboutiqueal.com

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

Birmingham Water Works Board (205) 244-4000 bwwsb.com SouthWest Water Company (205) 987-8352 swwc.com

WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING Moore Coal Company, Inc. (205) 424-2705 moorecoal.com

TW Telecom, Inc. (205) 263-2272 twtelecom.com

IS Technologies (205) 314-8800 istphones.com

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

Alabama Power Company (205) 226-1720 alabamapower.com

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AT&T - Alabama (205) 714-0523 att.com

SECURITY SYSTEMS ADT Security Services (205) 403-3164 adt.com

Sam’s Club (205) 982-0596 samsclub.com

UTILITY COMPANIES Alabama Gas Corporation (205) 716-2875 alagasco.com

Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic (205) 991-7986 cmacvet.com

Digitel Corporation (205) 981-4444 digitel.net

The UPS Store, Caldwell Mill / Valleydale in Hoover (205) 980-8180 upsprintstore.com

TRUCK RENTAL & LEASING Loyed Trucking Co., Inc. (205) 956-0303

TATTOOS AND PIERCINGS Tattoo Expression (205) 620-0580

Event Operations Group, Inc. (205) 685-4960 eventoperationsgroup.com

SHIPPING The UPS Store of Pelham (205) 664-2258 theupsstorelocal.com/1183

International Expeditions (205) 428-1700 ietravel.com

Rafiki Mini Storage (205) 620-6748

TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES Business Telephones Incorporated (205) 988-8297 bticonnect.com

SENIOR CARE FACILITY Sunshine Manor Adult Day Care (205) 403-0556 bamasunshine.com

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

VETERINARIAN Airport Veterinary Hospital, P.C. (205) 621-0500

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

Cool Box Private Storage (205) 685-0244 coolboxprivatestorage.com

SECURITY SERVICES Clear Solutions, Inc. (205) 618-8324 theclearsolutions.com

ProtectionOne (205) 985-1017 protectionone.com

Transportation South, Inc. (205) 663-2287 transportationsouth.com

THRIFT STORE Vapor Thrift Store (256) 267-7140 vaporsports.org TIRE WHOLESALER EBEN, Incorporated (205) 685-0935 Tire Engineers @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-2720 tireengineers.com TRADE EXCHANGE Trade Partners Exchange (205) 281-3353 tradepartnersexchange.com TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT & SOLUTIONS Birmingham Yellow Cab (205) 328-4444 birminghamyellowcab.com

WASTE PRO (205) 425-4388 wasteprousa.com Trash Taxi of Alabama LLC (205) 419-4005 trashtaxi.com WEB DESIGN & SERVICES Designed Responsive (205) 568-2899 designed-responsive.com Great New Day Internet Solutions, LLC (205) 939-3565 greatnewday.com IMCastle LLC (205) 965-7910 imcastle.com WELLNESS CLINIC InShape MD (205) 582-9216 inverness.inshapemd.com WINDOW TREATMENTS ShutterLuxe, Inc. (205) 413-5921 shutterluxe.com WINERY Vizzini Farms Winery, Inc. (205) 685-0655 vizzinifarmswinery.com

Telecom Transport Services, Inc. (205) 369-7201 telecom-transport.com

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RealtySouth - Pelham (205) 663-3895 realtysouth.com

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1. Chris Hershey, Christie Pannell-Hester, Kelly Ezell and Adam Sample.

2. Nan Hopkins, April Weaver, Shane Armstrong and Shanan Sims.

3. Russell Scruggs and Phyllis Bolena.

4. Alex Dudchock and Tim Bowden.

5. Ron Scott, Maurice Mercer and Rick Hayes.

6. Brooke Morris, Janice Shivers, Glenn Bryan, Dave Davis, Michelle McBride and Gina Cannady.

7. Lynn Ray, Karyl Rice, Doug Clark and Butch Byrd.

8. Julie Godfrey and Chad Scroggins.

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1. Emory, Kathy, Ellis and Jason Yohn.

2. Richard Diego, Rachel Hill and Jacara Purdie.

3. Brooke Bradley and Laruyan Schilleci.

4. Martiza Lopez, Jackie Diego and Courtney Cole.

5. Melissa Arambula and Esmeralda Zamora.

6. Robert Plummer, Taylor Wooten, Jacob Colvert and Keaton Allen.

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1. Ginny Lusk and Jake Vaughn.

2. Jennifer and Nick Bondi.

3. Joey and Andi Marquez with daughter Ellis.

4. Don Downs, Ralph Bodie and Jabbo Waggoner.

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Shelby Living ACCEPTANCE LOAN COMPANY Personal Loans! Let us Pay Off Your Title Loans! Come by Acceptance Loan and apply for a loan today.

2834 H Pelham Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 205-663-5821 Drivers, CDL-A: Home EVERY Weekend!

ALL Loaded/Empty Miles Paid!

Dedicated Southeast! Or Walk Away Lease, No Money Down.

1-855-971-8522 Company Drivers and Owner Operators Home at least once a wk. Exc benefits, pay. Must have Class A CDL w Hazmat & Tanker endorsements, 2 yrs OTR exp, good safety record.

800-338-2717 Advantage Electric is Growing Again! We need Journeyman or Helper with 2-3 yrs experience. 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!

Immediate need! Flexible hours and Benefits available.

Call for more information.

(205) 824-0224 www.alwaysthereinc.com Free Whitening with new patient cleaning and exam for the month of December at Andrews Family Dental in Columbiana 205-669-9900.

Attic Antiques • Antiques • Vintage • Industrial Tues - Sat, 10:00 - 4:30 5620 Cahaba Valley Road 205-991-6887 Clanton Area!! Automation Personnel Services - Production and Quality employees needed ASAP!!! Taking applications M-F 8:30-11:00 and 1:00-3:00.

Come prepared to interview.

Required: High School Diploma or GED, Background, and Drug Screen. Must bring in proper ID for I9 everify process. For more info call 205-280-0002 or 205-444-9774 1(one) brand new Queen Mattress and Box Spring for $195.00 ...Can deliver.

Call 334­-655­-1946 for more info (IN MONTGOMERY)

AL PICK N’ TRADE 3985 Hwy 25 NEW VENDOR PROMOTION! First 3 months 1/2 off!!!

205-672-2022 (formerly Dixieland)

BAMA Concrete Finishing.

Driveways, Patios, Floors, Driveway Repair, Sidewalks, Concrete Walls, and Stamping.

Call Jeremy. Free Est. 205-901-4112

Alacare Home Health & Hospice Now Hiring! RNs Registered Nurses (RNs) needed for the Clanton area. Excellent pay and benefits available with Alabama’s largest and oldest privately-owned home health agency. EOE Apply at www.alacare.com

BAMA CONCRETE PRODUCTS 205-664-3500

Caregivers & Nurses ALWAYS THERE IN-HOME CARE

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Pipe Foreman/Track Hoe Operator. Bama Utility Contractors, Inc. Needs experienced utility pipe construction personnel. Good pay & benefits. Local work.

Good DL req. 205-849-7826

Classifieds To place an ad in Shelby Living, call 205.669.3131

Tired of Being Over Worked and Underpaid? Earn What You Are Worth! $1500 bonus based on exp. Sales or cust service experience required. EOE Baugh Ford. We make it simple.

Apply in person: Baugh Ford.

1670 7th St N, Clanton Bartens Media. Let us help you find Drivers. 618-965-9505 Amazing! Your OWN business with FREE web sites for only $33! Fantastic Income!

205-999-0176 Homecare Agency Needs Experienced Marketer for patient recruitment on parttime/commission basis. Call Ms. Coleman 205-478-4647 for info.

Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home Openings: CNA & LPN All shifts: PT & FT positions available. Contact Human Resources at : bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter.com Apply On-line at bibbmedicalcenter.com Toyota, Lexus, Scion.

Complete Service.

Now servicing most Japanese models. Towing. Detailing.

205-668-0105 billystoyotaparts.com Birmingham Country Club Now Hiring. We accept applications online ccbham.org and in person,Tu-Fri, 9am-4pm.

We are a drug free workplace.

EOE Journeymen Electricians, $24 per hour plus insurance.

Helpers $9.60 to $19.20 per hour depending on experience.

Greater Birmingham area.

Call 205-849-5522 for details.

BJ’s CHIMNEY SERVICE LLC Chimney Caps Dampers* Water Proofing Chimney Sweeping Masonry Repairs 205-995-8656

BRANCH TOWERS (918) 949-4551; branchcomm.net Piano Tuning / Repair, Refinishing, Moving & Storage.

Trained by The School for the Blind. Buddy Gray Music.

205-822-0482 or 800-593-2462 Calera Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Our New Executive Director Jennifer Hand 206-668-3023 calerachamber.org Lots of vintage jewelry at discount prices! Hundreds of rings: gold, white gold, 14K, 10K. We buy scrap gold. Buy/ Sell guns, coins, electronics, & more!

Cash World Pawn 5354 Hwy 280 205-995-1018 CDL Skills And Test Training, LLC. Day & Evening Classes.

Hoover/Pelham Area.

205-253-5960 2-5 Years Flatbed Lumber Experience. Home Every Night.

Apply in Person.

Cedar Creek Wholesale, 901 2nd Court West, Birmingham, AL 35204 205-458-7900 Full Benefits.

SERVICE Tech w/ HVAC exp. Energetic, outgoing, hardworking, career oriented person to be part of team.

Min 3 yrs exp. w/ EPA cert.

Negotiable Salary between $15 to $30 hrly. Call 205-755-2209 or apply at 816 7th Street. N., Clanton Customer Sales Specialist needed for Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company.

Customer service experience is required. Apply in person at 4600 East Lake Blvd Birmingham, AL 35217.

Part-time Pre-school Worker, 2-6 PM $8/hour - 5 days/week.

Great for college students!

Pelham, AL. 205-620-1616 Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC. CNA Class -Starting SOON !!!! Apply in person: 22969 Hwy 25.

Columbiana, AL 35051 FIREWOOD-OAK or HICKORY Pick up - only 5 cents per pound. Commercial and Residential delivery also available.

Columbiana Wood Products 21421 Hwy 25 Columbiana (205) 671-5202 Comfort Keepers Now hiring quality Home Health Care Aids. Personal care experience required. Must be bondable with clear background. beacomfortkeeper.com (205) 981-1800 ATTN WAITRESS, BARTENDERS & ENTERTAINERS Established local Company needs 12 people w/ great personalities. Hourly + No Nights, No Travel, Paid Weekly, Benefits Avail. Call 205-969-1797 or 800-510-2287 Route Delivery Drivers & Sales People Needed.

Company Vehicle Provided.

Must be able to list 35 lbs. Earb $600 wkly plus. Good MVR & good people skills a must. No exp. necessary. Call 620-9080 Crystal Keys Locksmith Call us for all your Automotive, Alarms, and Re-Keying Needs!

205-280-0775 Emily’s Heirloom Pound Cakes. Fantastic Fundraiser Opportunity. A delicious way for your group to raise money. Contact April McClung 934-7392; aprilmcclung67@ gmail.com; www. emilysheirloompoundcakes.com

Come in or Apply Online www.cypressemployment.com Click CURRENT JOBS tab for more positions!

• Press brake operator • Plasma burning machine • Industrial Maintenance • CAD Operators • CNC / Manual Machinists • Clerical/Admin • Medical Billing Coders (Cert) • Engineers (entry level) • Mechanical Engineer (PE) • QA Manager (Manufacturing) • CDL Class A Drivers • Overhead Crane Operators • Supervisors • Welders (Mig & Tig) Alum/ Sheet • Painter (Auto Repair) • Designer (Auto Body) Cypress Employment Services, LLC 2501 5th Ave South Corner of 5th and 25th Street South 205-224-5600 Dawson Landscape Group. Custom Outdoor lighting, Firepits, irrigation, weed control packages. dawsonlandscapegroup.com.

205-532-9793 TARGET AUCTION. Advanced Real Estate Marketing.

800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com Dirtworks & Bobcat Landscaping, sprinkler systems, retaining walls, drainage work, stone patio.

Call 205-620-1818 for more information LAY LAKE! Beautiful 4BR/2BA on level lot. Enclosed boathouse & pier. Breathtaking sunsets & views of Lay Lake. $279,900 Ellis Properties 205-669-1863 $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.

Experienced Environmental Consultant in Birmingham with experience in stack testing.

Must be experienced with air emissions, QSTI cert 1-4, & QI cert EPA methods 1-30.

Apply at 2501 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233 or www.cyppressemployment.com.

Cypress Employment Services, LLC

part of home healthcare, you become a part of your patients’ lives. Now Hiring Registered Nurses for Centreville/Clanton Contact Shea Parker 1.866.GENTIVA or 770-372-1109 shea.parker@gentiva.com Visit gentiva.com/careers AA/EOE/M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.

Evergreen Transport, LLC has an immediate opening in the Maintenance Department at its Calera Terminal for a Lead Technician. The job will require repairing diesel trucks and directing other mechanics with repair orders. If interested, please call Shane Jones @ 205-668-3316 or Chuck Talbot @ 800-525-5144.

Georgia-Pacific in Thorsby is hiring Production Workers & Process Techs for Press Dept.

Great benefits & pay. E.O.E. Apply at gp.com/careers.

EXPRESS OIL CHANGE & TIRE ENGINEERS Looking for high quality Automotive Mechanic to serve our Chelsea customers.

Competitive salary & great benefits. Team environment & No Sundays! Apply at www.expressoil.com The Home Depot Now Hiring General Warehouse Associates Competitive Pay & Benefits. Full & Part-time Shifts.

Apply at: work4homedepot. com/scr1 apply to: RDC 5086 McCalla, AL First Baptist Church of Columbiana 208 N. Main Street, Columbiana, AL 35051.

FBC Pelham School of Fine Arts NOW REGISTERING for lessons in piano and voice. All ages. Call 205.664.2466 for more information. $$$ TOP PAY $$$ Diesel Mechanic Heavy Truck. Qualified Class A Mechanic for shop/ mobile repair work. Great benefits & working conditions.

CDL needed.

Call (205)323-2500 Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set New - Still in plastic. $200 205.789.8611. Can Deliver.

I believe I am defined by the care I give. Home healthcare allows you to see one patient at a time. When you become a

DIESEL MECHANIC for diesel forklifts and hydraulics. Also light electrical is a plus. Located in Calera. Call 205-795-7294 Golden Flake is hiring Transport Drivers CDL-A. BC/ BS, dental, life, 401 (k). Drug Free Workplace. EOE 205-321-7475

DRIVERS Hanna Truck Lines is seeking 20 Professional Flatbed Drivers.

50 cpm. No Surprises: Starting Pay (all Miles): 48 cpm, 49 cpm @ 6 mo, 50 cpm @ 1 yr. 100% Outbounds loads Pre-loaded & Tarped. 75% Inbound No Tarp. Late Model Peterbilt Trucks. Air Ride Trailers. Home weekends. Low cost BCBS Health & Dental Ins. Matching 401K. Qualifications: 18 Mo Class A CDL driving exp w/ 6 mo flatbed; Applicants must meet all D.O.T. req. Contact recruiting @ 1-800-634-7315 or come by HTL office @ 1700 Boone Blvd, Northport.

EOE HARDEE’S Now Hiring Store & Asst Managers, & Shift Leaders.

Email resume to hardees2007@bellsouth.net or apply in person on Valleydale Rd

J.P. King Premier Auction Marketing Firm www.jpking.com est. 1915 KATS Grocery Delivery 205-923-6110 iKareihelp@gmail.com NEEDED NOW!! King’s Home has openings for Youth Care Workers (FT & PT) different shifts. Must be 23+ yo. Clear driving record, clear criminal background, HS diploma/ GED req’d. Please email lynn@kingshome.com or fax to 205-678-7372.

Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com Others buy Gold, We buy Jewelry!

205-251-3381 Downtown Birmingham www.levysfinejewelry.com

ONLINE AUCTIONS www.GTAOnlineAuctions.com 205-326-0833 Granger, Thagard & Assoc.

Jack F. Granger #873

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

Lil Angels Learning Center is now accepting enrollment for ages 3 wks to 12yrs!

200 Ridge Drive, Pelham 663-1852

Great Clips Hiring Stylists Calera 205-966-7254

Healtcare Certification. Visit Healthcareergroup.com or call 800-897-1773 for more info.

No college required.

NEED A JOB? Lyons HR has jobs. Various positions available. Apply at: 490 Wildwood Circle N., Ste. 150 Birmingham, AL 35209

Production Jobs Grede in Columbiana seeks quality people to work multiple shifts.

Willing to train. Submit resumes in person or via fax at 669-5770.

HELENA VETERINARY CLINIC Full Svc Vet Clinic Grooming by Apptmt M-F facebook.com/ HelenaVetClinic 205-621-2021

The Greenbush Logistics, Inc. terminal in Tuscumbia, AL, is hiring flat bed drivers and offering great benefits.

We feel like the best drivers in the industry deserve the best working conditions and benefits available. Competitive pay.

Full benefits. Most weekend & holidays off. Tarp pay.

Uniform program. Safety, fuel & idle bonus. Sign-on bonus.

OPPORTUNITY TO EARN OVER $1,000 PER WEEK. Call toll free at 1-866-338-7213 for more information or apply online at glijobs.com. Must have 2 years verifiable Class A experience and pass DOT physical. recent flatbed experience a plus.

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 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

FT Drivers Needed. Must be willing to work days, nights or weekends. Wages begin at $10/ hr. www.MacsDelivers.com 866217-1928 or email amy@macsdelivers.com MACS Courier Service House Cleaners Wanted 25-35 Hrs a week no nights or wknds Car, D.L & insurance req Located in Pelham Call for appt 358-1800 www.maidpro.com/birmingham Premier Basketball Goals and Batting Cages, including installation! www.metrogoals.com 205-664-0002 Midsouth Paving, Inc. is seeking qualified applicants for road construction positions. To apply visit: www.oldcastle.com Midsouth Paving, Inc AA/EOE/Everify participant

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House Cleaning! Call me for all your cleaning needs! Great references & my own cleaning supplies! Apts, Houses, Offices.

205-217-8871

Manufacturing/Assembly positions available in Calera area. Full time hours, all shifts available. Call today 205-267-3910

Must be available to work some nights and weekends. $10 - 12 per hour. Immediate openings.

Interested candidates please reply to shoal@bellsouth.net.

Office Space for Rent Cahaba Valley Road near Hwy 280. Professional upscale building. Move in ready.

Call: 205-967-9595 ask for John

The UPS Store. 703 Logan Road, Across from High School.

205-755-6400. Mention our ad & get: 25% OFF Shredding; 29¢ Color Copies; 5¢ Black & White

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

PAINT ANY ROOM FOR ONLY $50 Walls, only 1 coat.

Wallpaper removing, platerings and drywall repairs.

Call 380-2370.

Skintrenzixs School.

Birmingham School that specializes in esthetics only is NOW ENROLLING. Payment plans available.

Call 205-979-5665. skintrenzixs.com

Need extra money? We need weekend merchandisers! Apply at: supremebeverage.com

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

Morrison Healthcare Food Service at Shelby Baptist Hospital Now accepting applications for future openings.

Must pass drug/nicotine/ background check.

Apply online at www.compassgroupcareers.com Nate’s Pit Stop Service Special: $10 OFF of $100 or more. Most Vehicles.

See website for details. Not valid with other offers. 644-9393 www.natespitstop.com NatrualNailz by Tara Specialize in natural nail care.

10% OFF for first time client when you mention this ad!

624 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 9 Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 745-6591 • Schedulicity.com Noble LLC of Scottsboro, AL is looking for company drivers & owner/ops – both flatbed & van. We have paid vacation, holiday bonus pay, safety bonus, & BC/BS is available. We have a family atmosphere with newer equipment. We like to have 2 years of experience & acceptable safety record -If less, call us. noblellctrucking.com Call 256-574-0066 Production Team Members in Vance, AL $14.50 per hour HS Diploma or GED, 2 yr Manufacturing exp. Must be 18+, pass background check, 2 yr AL resident. http://naonsite.com/Job “Hands On” Mining Maintenance Supervisor Competitive salary. Email resume to candy@ateammining.com or mail resume to PO Box 2382, Sylacauga, Al 35150.

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Const Foreman Trainee Labor Intensive position at tobacco free company. Must pass DOT physical, drug & background check. Clean driving & work record, reliable transportation & telephone required.

Call 205-668-2626 Exterior Painting and Drywall. Make your house look new again. Over 20 years experience, quality and craftsmanship. Satisfaction Guaranteed Call 205.966.6230 Quality Correctional Health Care has several LPN & RN openings in Columbiana.

Please visit www.qchcweb.com for more info & to apply.

FREE Recycling. We come to you. Computers, toner, software, printers, etc.

Call 615-442-8697. www.tmwitherspoon.com 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 Records Coordinator.

Excellent opportunity with benefits. Billing skills with customer service background. $14 - $15 per hour depends on experience. Contact Personnel Department 866-777-6432.

Sherman Industries A top paying Ready Mix company, seeking Exp Ready Mix Concrete Drivers. Class A or B CDL Req. Top Pay. Benefits.

Call 205-368-2039 or 205-970-7572 SERVERS NEEDED Premier golf club in North Shelby County seeking motivated individuals for full and part time server positions.

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 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 Southland Intl Trucks SALES POSITIONS SERVICE POSITIONS Montgomery & Bham Excellent benefits Resumes: employment @southlandtrucks.com Or F: 205-380-9732 TOMMY BUYS HOUSES 205-283-3272 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

Electrician - FT Supreme Electric, a local based company in Pelham. Must be willing to learn & work hard. Go to: supremeelectric-al.com Print empl app under Contact Us and mail to: Supreme Electric, 231 Commerce Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124 or call 205-453-9327.

TERRACE 31 Now Leasing Newly Renovated Units 2 Bedrooms starting at $699 Call 205-988-0960 Call the Cleaning Lady!

General Residential and Commercial Cleaning personalized for your special home or office! Call Kelly for a break! 205-260-2769 FREE ASSESSMENT! Guaranteed Results!

The Tutoring Center 205-987-9577 www.hoover.tutoringcenter.com Three Amigos Restaurant in Alabaster. Join us for Happy Hour Thrs from 5-9:30. All Beer $2 and Sat 12oz Margarita on ice $2.99. 844 Hwy 31 S. Next to Chevron 205-406-5393 EFP, INC NOW HIRING Local Haul Truck Drivers 3 yrs exp & CDL required. Full time/Part time/Weekends.

For application or more info call Nicole Johns 334-687-6000 X 18 Insurance Inspector PT independent contractor needed for commercial Loss Control services in central and northern AL areas.

Exp req’d. Email resume transtar@transtartech.com Planning a Wedding?

Newly redecorated white chapel, reception hall, bride’s room, etc.

Union UMC, Westover 678-6677 or 529-5366

Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website www. capstonedentalassisting.com or call (205) 561-8118 and get your career started!

Villa Maria Apartments Affordable Housing for Ages 62 & above or Mobility Impaired • Income Based Rent • Gated Community 205-836-7839 205-833-0532 Call today for an application and/or appt.

Professional Leaf Clean-up & Removal Free Estimates CALL TODAY Steven’s Wack-n-Sack 205-621-8531 www.wacknsack.com TANK & DUMP DRIVERS. Walpole is looking for local and regional class A company CDL drivers with a minimum of two years driving experience and a clean driving record. Our package includes: 401k, paid training, safety bonuses, paid vacations, professional uniforms, uniform cleaning service, boot program & more!

Walpole EOE/DFWP Call Valerie at (800) 749-5552 or apply online www.walpoleinc.com.

Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. is seeking Electrical Apprentices & Electricians in Tuscaloosa.

Great Benefits! Call 800-4210151 X5339 or e-mail dshea@ wjgei.com. Women, minorities, veterans and applicants with disabilities encouraged to apply.

Whiteline Express Ltd. is looking for OTR drivers out of Alabama. Apply online at www.whiteline-express.com

OUT & ABOUT Book signing

Frozen Tide

Ongoing

Sculpture Class: Professional potter Nelson Grice will lead the class through the process of transferring clay into a work of art. The class will be held Jan. 15-Feb. 5 from 6-9 p.m. at the Shelby County Arts Council, 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana.

Visit Nelsongriceart.com. Turn a block of clay into a work of art. Learn to create expressive facial features. The cost is $100 (includes firings). Bring your own supplies. Register online at Shelbycountyartscouncil.com or call 669-0044. The cost is $100.

Jan. 12

Book Signing: Meet local author Andrea Miles and learn about her new book, “Trespassers,” on Monday. Jan. 12 from 6-7 p.m. at the Mt Laurel Library, 33 Olmsted Street, Birmingham.

Refreshments will be provided.

Copies of the book will be available for sale for Miles to sign. Visit Mtlaurellibrary.org.

Jan. 16

Frozen Tide: The Frozen Tide, the University of Alabama’s hockey team, will play several matches at the Pelham Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, in January. The Tide will play Florida State on Jan. 9 at 8 p.m., Jan. 10 at 7 p.m.; Auburn University on Jan. 16 at 8 p.m., Jan. 17 at 7 pm. and Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.; Ole Miss on Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.; LSU on Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 1 at 2 p.m.

Fine Folk Art II: Fine Folk Art II Gallery Exhibit will open Jan. 16 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Shelby County Arts Council, 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana.

The exhibit will be open through Feb. 20. Guest curator Teresa Wamble’s goal is to introduce totally new artists each year.”

With folk art being a part of Southern culture, Wamble and the Arts Council hope to give these artists some exposure.

This year’s exhibit features Mary Ann Casey, Maurice Cook, Dianna Hiott, Linda Holt, Scott McQueen, Anthony Tavis and Teresa Wamble. Admission is free.

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Jan. 17

Celebrate Calm Workshop: Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church, 5080 Cahaba Valley Trace, Birmingham, will host a Celebrate Calm Parenting Workshop Jan. 9 from 7-9 p.m. and Family Workshop Jan. 10 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Fire & Ice Ball: The Fire and Ice Ball and Silent Auction benefitting the Helena Belle Scholarship Fund will be Jan. 17 from 7-11 p.m. Adults only. Semiformal attire. Visit Helenabelles. com for more information.

Jan. 19

Scale Back Alabama

The Wetumpka Astrobleme: Eighty-three million years ago, a cosmic object struck what is now Elmore County, Alabama. Then, the area was covered by the shallow reaches of the northern Gulf of Mexico and the impact of the asteroid or comet created a crescent-shaped crater we know as the Wetumpka Astrobleme.

The energy released by the impact was 175,000 greater than the nuclear explosion in Hiroshima in 1945. In February, the Alabama Wildlife Center will host “The Wetumpka Astrobleme, An Ancient Tale” as part of its Audubon Teaches Nature series. The field trip to Wetumpka will be Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. and will include a visit to the astrobleme. David Frings will be the guest speaker.

Jan. 19-23

Scale Back Alabama: Coming in January – Scale Back Alabama – New Format!

Jan. 19-23 *Weigh in 6 a.m.-8 p.m. any day during the week Scale Back Alabama is a statewide weight loss contest designed to encourage Alabamians to get healthy with encouragement from your team member (two members to a team) and online modules. The contest will kick off this January and continue over a 10-week period. Participants can weight in/out at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, from 6

a.m.-8 p.m. any day during the week. Teams that lose 10 pounds in the 10 weeks are eligible to win $1,000, $500 or $250 each (total of 9 teams will win). In addition, team members who lose their 10 pounds, but their partners don’t, are eligible for a $100 prize (40 total individual prizes.)

Since the first contest in 2007, Alabamians have lost more than one million pounds. The weigh out will be April 6-12. For more information and to register online, visit Scalebackalabama. com.

Jan. 21

Montevallo Chamber luncheon: The Montevallo Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon Jan. 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Parnell Library, 277 Park Drive, Montevallo.

Jan. 24

SCAC Concert: Bad Brad and the Sipsey Slims will perform Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. at the Shelby County Arts Council Performance Space, 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana. The cost of the event is $20. Bad Brad and the Sipsey Slims is fronted and founded by Brad Guin, a sought-after saxophone player for session work and live performance. His resume includes The Temptations and most recently Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. He is a “go-to” horn player at Fame Studios. His January 2015 | 81

Painting Workshop

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

band is a combination of veteran players and his own students.

The Slims produce original soul music in the tradition of Muscle Shoals. The Alabama Blues Project is headquartered in Northport. The Alabama Blues Project is a non-profit organization, which started in 1995 with a mission to educate the public about Alabama’s blues heritage.

Jan. 31

Painting Workshop: Vibrant

Animals Painting Workshop will be held Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shelby County Arts Council. Artist Kellie Newsome’s simple instruction includes sketching tips, loose application of paint, unique color schemes, blending, proportion study and building a balanced composition. Participants need to bring a photo of the animals they want to paint (canvas for painting, 8-by-10 or larger).

Paints will be provided. Wear “paint clothes.” Bring a lunch;

personal favorite. Cliff Keen will direct. Performances will be held Jan. 30-31 Jan. 30-31 at 8 p.m., Feb. 1 at 2 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: The p.m. and Feb. 5-7 at 8 p.m. The South City Theater will present South City Theater is located at several performances of “Cat on 3612 Highway 26, Columbiana. a Hot Tin Roof” in late January Visit Southcitytheatre.com. and early February. “Cat On a Hot Tin Roof” is the powerful, Shelby Living is happy to feature highly charged, moving story community events in its monthly of a neurotic, dysfunctional calendar. The event must take place Southern family with its in Shelby County or be sponsored rivalries, tensions, and avarice. It by a Shelby County-based group. is also arguably one of Tennessee Email details to Katie.mcdowell@ Williams best plays — and his shelbyliving.com. l workshop fee of $115.

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