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17 John Anderson: The Star at the Supermarket 23 ‘God Did It:’ Sanchez Tanniehill’s Inspiring Story 26 One of a Kind: Fine Folk Art Exhibit Returning

shelby living weddings 29 Hostess Gift Guide 33 Build-Your-Own Wedding Dress 40 Nine Details to Dazzle 44 Seasonal Floral Guide

in every issue 4 Contributors 5 From the Editor 6 ShelbyLiving.com 7 The Simple Life 8 #ShelbyLivingMagazine 9 The Guide 69 Business Connections

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contributors EDITORIAL

Graham Brooks Stephen Dawkins Alec Etheredge Briana Harris Madoline Markham Keith McCoy Emily Sparacino Neal Wagner

CONTRIBUTORS Lindsay Dyess Lisa Phillips Bill Plott Jeremy Raines

DESIGN

Connor Bucy Jamie Dawkins Kate Green

MARKETING

Kristy Brown Kari George Rachel Henderson Daniel Holmes Rhett McCreight Kim McCulla Nick McKnight Lindsay Milligan Viridiana Romero Kerrie Thompson

ADMINISTRATION Hailey Dolbare Mary Jo Eskridge Katie McDowell Stacey Meadows Tim Prince

Lindsay Dyess, Writer Originally from south Alabama, Lindsay Dyess moved to Shelby County in 2008 to finish her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Montevallo.

She began volunteering at the Shelby County Arts Council shortly after college and joined the staff in 2016. She also works part-time as a reading tutor and freelance writer and artist.

Lisa Phillips, Writer Lisa has been writing the Simple Life column in Shelby Living since the magazine was first published. Her husband’s Army assignment in 2000 is what brought them to the Inverness area of Shelby County. They have two grown children and two grandchildren.

Bill Plott, Writer A former journalist and educator, Plott is a freelance writer living in Montevallo. He has written several sports books, including The Negro Southern League 1920-1950, A Baseball History and State Champs! a history of the AHSAA state basketball tournament. He is also the Alabama/Mississippi correspondent for Southern Brew news, a bimonthly craft beer publication. He is married to Nancy Wilstach, SCR community columnist for Montevallo.

Jeremy Raines, Photographer Jeremy grew up in the small community of Cottonwood, just south of Dothan. He lived in the Wiregrass region his entire life before moving to Shelby County in December 2017. He lives with his fiancée, Madison, and their spoiled Maltipoo puppy, Zoey, in Helena. Jeremy freelances as a photographer with Shelby Living and a photographer and sports writer for the Shelby County Reporter. Jeremy is a multi-program coordinator for the Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging in Alabaster.

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from the editor

A ON THE COVER

Danielle Ray and Hunter Whitlock married more than a decade after he first asked her out in the Shelby County High School field house parking lot.

A dear friend I’ve known since elementary school married the love of her life several months ago, and I had the privilege of celebrating with her. As the sun began its slow descent on a cool afternoon in late October, my friend and her fiancé stood beneath a tree in the backyard of the house they bought and renovated in our hometown and said their vows to each other. Dinner and dancing and catching up with old friends followed the ceremony, and as the stars flickered in the darkened sky several hours later, we lined their driveway and held our sparklers high, cheering them all the way to their getaway car. My heart was brimming with joy to be present for such a momentous day in their love story.

This and two other friends’ weddings I attended in 2018 primed me for working on our annual wedding issue, an issue that’s equal parts beauty and heart. You’re about to see for yourself why we look forward to it every year. One of our favorite parts of the work that’s not really work is reading couples’ wedding announcements. It’s hard not to love a good how-we-met story. It’s even harder not to get sentimental reading a sweet proposal story. I’m constantly amazed at how creative people are in planning proposals that are poetic and poignant. These sweet stories are the intangible things couples can carry with them forever.

And where the words end, the photos begin. You are about to see some gorgeous wedding photos. These exquisite images from couples’ big days will let you see the unforgettable moments that marked their celebrations. Just before the wedding announcements you’ll find hostess gift ideas from local shops, a guide to building your dream dress, wedding details that are trending and a flower guide detailing what’s in season when.

If you have any feedback or ideas for future issues, you know where to find me. I wish you a happy and healthy new year!

emily.sparacino@shelbyliving.com

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THE SIMPLE LIFE

The Year of More Two things go hand in hand: a new calendar year and the list of promises, resolutions and commitments we make in order to make THIS year the best ever. Intentions are good, ideas are plentiful and testimonies are showing up everywhere we turn. In your mind, the “how” makes sense. Set your alarm for 4:30 a.m., go to the gym until 6 a.m., shower, shampoo and shave, family breakfast, and everyone’s out the door before the clock strikes 7:57 a.m. By mid-month, you hit snooze four times, breakfast is a cold PopTart and you’re texting forgiveness for running a tad late due to traffic. What more could you do so that this pattern isn’t repeated? You might be thinking you need less on your plate, less stress, less stuff—but what if it was just the opposite? What do you need more of Owner of SimpleWorks, so that you can have more joy, more Simpleworks.guru control and more time? lisa@simpleworks.guru uSleep. Seven hours of sleep is 205.981.7733 recommended. One of the best ways to make sure this happens is to set a bedtime . Avoid the temptation to stay up to squeeze in more work, TV or scrolling Instagram. uSmarter food choices. So many diets and fads from low carbs, high protein, no sugar, no white, no dairy, no gluten, high fat, points, calories … what do you eat? While deciding what’s right for your body, one thing is universal for all of us: Don’t eat for the moment, eat for the effect it will have later. And drink water. uExercise. You may think you’re too tired to go to the gym, yet you’ve experienced the “high” you get when you do go. Exercising doesn’t drain your energy, it replenishes it. Plus, it helps you get a better night’s sleep. uPeople. “You become like the five people you hang around with most.” Who’s talking in your ear? If they drain the life out of you and you can’t break off the relationship, then seek out more people to counter the negativity. Seek more mentors, motivational posts, books or podcasts. uEnergy. Emotions follow your lead. When you walk faster with your shoulders back, make eye contact and smile, you feel more energy than when you walk slowly looking down at the ground. Sit on the edge of your seat during meetings versus sitting back in the chair. This one simple change will give you more energy for listening and absorbing information.

It’s natural to think about what we need less of—less stress, less stuff, less weight. What if you changed one word and focused on more? It’s that simple.

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POLAR PLUNGE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ALABAMA JAN. 19 Oak Mountain State Park 9 A.M.-12 P.M.

Come on in, the water’s ‌ cold! Show your support for the 15,000 athletes of Special Olympics Alabama by taking the Pelham Polar Plunge. Come dressed in costume for a chance to win bragging rights and prizes. Registration starts at 9 a.m., the costume contest is at 10 a.m. and the Polar Plunge will commence at 10:15 a.m. For more information or to register, visit pelhampolarplunge. eventbrite.com.

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THE GUIDE WHAT TO DO IN SHELBY COUNTY JAN. 5 Lego Play North Shelby Library JAN. 8 Tech Tuesdays: Cold North Shelby Library 3:30 p.m.

JAN. 10 Teen Leadership Council Meeting North Shelby Library 6 p.m.

JAN. 12 Teen Volunteer Day North Shelby Library JAN. 16 Teen Homeschool Art Club: Origami Flowers North Shelby Library 2:30 p.m.

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First Day Hike to King’s Chair 5:20-8:20 A.M. OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK Be the first to watch the sun rise on the first day of 2019 on what’s considered one of the most scenic places in Birmingham. Participants should meet at the North Trail Head at 5 a.m. After a quick introduction, OMSP’s Naturalist will lead the advanced-level hike at 5:20 a.m. The first part of the trek is in the dark, so bring a headlamp or flashlight.

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Nutrition and Fitness Talk 1-2 P.M. NORTH SHELBY LIBRARY Robbie Lewis from Hoop for Fitness will visit the library’s Teen Homeschool Hangout to share how she turned her passion for nutrition and hooping into meaningful careers.

Anyone in sixth-12th grade is welcome to attend.

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JAN. 17 Mt Laurel Tween Slime Making Mt Laurel Library 4 p.m.

JAN. 18 Birmingham Bulls versus Pensacola Ice Flyers Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena 7:30 p.m.

JAN. 21 Birmingham Bulls versus Huntsville Havoc Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena 1 p.m.

JAN. 25 Birmingham Bulls versus Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena 7:30 p.m.

FEB. 5 Yoga and Wine Cat-n-Bird Winery, Chelsea 6 p.m.

THE GUIDE FEB. 9 Teen Volunteer Day North Shelby Library

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FEB. 12 Birmingham Bulls versus Huntsville Havoc Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena 7:30 p.m.

FEB. 16 Vulcan Orienteering Club Meet Oak Mountain State Park 9 a.m.

FEB. 20 Homeschool Hangout North Shelby Library 1 p.m.

FEB. 22 Birmingham Bulls versus Knoxville Ice Bears Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena 7:30 p.m.

Birmingham Bulls versus Pensacola Ice Flyers 7-9:30 P.M. PELHAM CIVIC COMPLEX AND ICE ARENA See the Birmingham Bulls take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers in an icy showdown. It’s Superman night, too, which means the first 1,000 kids get a Superman hat courtesy of Window World. Visit bullshockey.net/schedule for more information.

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THE GUIDE AROUND TOWN JAN. 3 Sean Gaskell in Concert Hoover Public Library 7 p.m.

JAN. 10+11 Turtle Island Quartet with Cyrus Chestnut Hoover Public Library 7:30 p.m.

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Concert Success

Birmingham musician Taylor Hicks was the main act for a fundraiser for King’s Home on Oct. 23 at The King’s Stables and Gardens in Wilsonville. Local artist Brendan Young opened for Hicks. “We were happy to transform our flower field into a nice venue with white tablecloths and hanging lights and some rustic hay bales,” King’s Home President Lew Burdette says. “Taylor said it had been a long time since he’d sung from a flat-bed truck, but he did a great job for us.” The Wilsonville campus is a boys’ facility, and the seven boys’ homes were invited to the concert. King’s Home is based in Chelsea, but has 22 residential homes encompassing Shelby, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa and Blount counties.

SPORTS

Fishing for a Win Remember when you were a kid and played the card game “Go Fish?” Well, the University of Montevallo’s Clent Davis did “go fish,” and it paid off—to the tune of $300,000 for winning the 2018 Forrest Wood Cup, kind of the Lombardi Trophy of bass fishing. Davis also helped to found the college’s fishing team, which was the springboard for the nation’s only President’s Outdoor Scholars Program.

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JAN. 11+12 The Beginning: Carlos Conducts Beethoven’s First Symphony Alabama Symphony Orchestra Alys Stephens Center

JAN. 15 Swan Lake Presented by the State Ballet Theatre of Odessa Lyric Theatre 7:30 p.m.

JAN. 18-20 Evita BJCC Concert Hall

JAN. 18+19 Carmina Burana & The Rite of Spring Alabama Symphony Orchestra Alys Stephens Center

JAN. 24-FEB. 10 Million Dollar Quartet Virginia Samford Theatre

JAN. 26 The Mambo Kings Presented by Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Red Diamond SuperPOPS! Samford University Wright Center

JAN. 26 Alabama Dance Festival feat. Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre Alys Stephens Center FEB. 3 Will Stewart in Concert Hoover Public Library 2:30 p.m.

THE GUIDE FEB. 7-10 Marvel Universe Live!

Legacy Arena at the BJCC FEB. 10 PBS Kids Live The Lyric Theatre FEB. 10 Glenn Miller Orchestra BJCC Concert Hall FEB. 13 Fleetwood Mac Legacy Arena at the BJCC FEB. 19 The Piano Guys Alabama Theatre FEB. 26 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical BJCC Concert Hall FEB. 28 Tedeschi Trucks Band Alabama Theatre

PHILANTHROPY

Pink Brigade of Support Steve Pegues with the Pink Heals Birmingham chapter didn’t hesitate when asked about the impact the organization’s pink fire trucks have when they make surprise visits to women battling cancer. “We don’t just pull up unannounced. We come in with lights and sirens going so they know we’re there to support them,” Pegues says. “When we make home visits, a lot of times it’s a single mom or someone living by themselves, and they don’t have that support network. We want to show them we are behind them all the way.” Two of the organization’s pink trucks, Diane and Becky, made a stop at Alabaster’s Shelby Baptist Medical Center on Oct. 24 to allow hospital staff and visitors to sign the trucks in memory or honor of a loved one who faced or is facing a battle with cancer.

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THE GUIDE BEST OF THE BEST

Voters’ Choice in Chiropractic Care And the winner for Best Chiropractic Care Practice is … Chelsea Chiropractic!

Their name was mistakenly left off the 2018 Best of the Best winners list in the November/December issue of Shelby Living, but they deserve as much recognition as all of the other winners.

Owned by Dr. Justin Fogo and his wife, Mary, Chelsea Chiropractic is located at 398 Chesser Road in Chelsea. Visit chelseafamilychiro.com or call (205) 678-1000 for more information.

VETERANS

Honoring Veterans Members of American Legion Matthew Blount Post 555 gathered on Nov. 1 at the Pelham Civic Complex to ring in the upcoming holiday early with its annual Thanksgiving Dinner, which also served as an opportunity for the post to raise money for Wreaths Across America, a national program with the mission of placing a wreath on the grave of a veteran in the nation during the month of December. The organization’s mission to remember, honor and teach lasts all year long, far beyond the single day in December when wreath-laying ceremonies take place.

COLLEGES

Exploring Communication High school juniors and seniors interested in studying mass communication in college had the opportunity to tour the University of Montevallo’s Mass Communication Program at the Exploring Mass Communication Day on Oct. 26. Students attended faculty-led workshops for Gathering Story Ideas, Basic News Producing, Good Video and Audio with a Camcorder, Intermediate News Producing, Interviewing Tips, TV Studio Production, TV Graphics Basics, Social Media, Basic Newscast and Advanced Newscast. Department of Communication professor and chair Dr. Randall Scott says the event was a recruitment tool designed to introduce students to the program’s course offerings and facilities, adding, “We have these really outstanding facilities.”

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THE GUIDE

PHILANTHROPY

Hornets Helping Hornets

SHE ALWAYS SAYS WHAT EVERYBODY IS THINKING, LIKE THE TIME SHE ASKED THE GATE ATTENDANT, “WHEN WILL I EVER GET ON THIS AIRPLANE?”

The Chelsea Cares group at Chelsea Middle School raised more than $1,500 on Oct. 19 to provide disaster relief after Hurricane Michael destroyed Jinks Middle School in Panama City, Florida. The Chelsea Cares student group decided to raise money for Jinks Middle School after reading a newspaper article describing some of the devastation. CMS Principal Caroline Obert approved the idea of holding an “Athletic Wear and Hat Day” on which monetary donations were collected. Bonus: Jinks Middle School shares the same mascot as Chelsea Middle – the Hornets.

LIBRARIES

Closing a Chapter Alabaster resident Bobby Harris, a longtime member of the Mildred B. Harrison Regional Library Board of Trustees, is retiring after nearly 30 years of serving on the fivemember board since he was first appointed in 1989. Family members, colleagues and friends gathered at the Columbiana Public Library on Nov. 1 to honor Harris. In addition to the Library Board, Harris has worked in many capacities over the years, including minister, educator, politician and chairman of the Alabaster Water Board.

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THE GUIDE EDUCATION

Perfect Score There’s no need for Taylor York to take the ACT again. The Briarwood Christian High School senior has scored a perfect composite score of 36.

She is the daughter of Mike and Robin York. She represents about one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the ACT and earn a top score. The composite score is the average of a student’s scores on the ACT’s four tests: English, mathematics, reading and science.

EDUCATION

Becoming a Bicentennial School Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Aug. 3 that Chelsea Park Elementary School has been selected as an official Alabama Bicentennial School in a ceremony in the Old House Chamber of the State Capitol. Chelsea Park is one of 200 schools selected to receive this special designation and receive a grant to fund a community project developed by the school. Launched by Ivey in December 2017, the Alabama Bicentennial Schools Initiative encourages all public, private and homeschool students and teachers to participate in the celebration of Alabama’s 200th anniversary of statehood in 2019.

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A FAMILIAR FACE

If you recognize a tall guy with blonde hair working in a local supermarket, it’s probably actor John Anderson.

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Thompson High School graduate John Anderson has acted in Stranger Things and other shows and films.

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The double-takes are not uncommon.

You walk into the produce department at a local supermarket and are startled by the tall blonde man with the receding hairline. Who is he? Where do I know him from?

Maybe later it connects. He was one of the guys menacing the teenagers on Stranger Things. Or a scientist in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

Or the “Stamp Guy” in Manhunt: Unabomber.

All of the above. He’s John Anderson, actor. He has more than 20 credits on his IMDb (Internet Movie Database) listing. Some of his other roles have been in Black Panther, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, The Leisure Seeker and Ozark, the TV series.

And yes, he does work in a supermarket’s

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produce department—with a very accommodating management. “They all know what I’m doing.

They think it’s kind of cute,” he says.

Some who have picked up on his identity come in and ask if he’s working that day or when he will be working again. The managers tend to be discreet and perhaps a bit protective. After all, he has a job to do in the store. “I come in, and they’ll say, ‘John, your fan base was in here looking for you today.’”

A graduate of Thompson High School, Anderson at age 41 is a latecomer to a film career.

What opened the door for him was his biggest role to date – one of the 10 Ravagers in Guardians of the Galaxy II. “I was on Facebook at 2 a.m. one night. I saw this notice that they were seeking tall, skinny,

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I saw this notice that they were seeking tall, skinny, ugly guys with crooked teeth, who were not claustrophobic and not allergic to latex. I said, ‘That’s me! I’m tall and skinny and ugly and have crooked teeth.’

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ugly guys with crooked teeth, who were not claustrophobic and not allergic to latex. I said, ‘That’s me! I’m tall and skinny and ugly and have crooked teeth.’”

He sent off a resume, but didn’t hear anything. About a month later, he got a call from a casting director, asking him to come to the Atlanta Convention Center.

“I didn’t want to be late, so I got up about 4 in the morning and drove over. When I got to the Center there were about 25 of us there. By 10 a.m. there were 4,500 people for essentially 12 parts,” he said, adding that the skinny ones had a better shot at making the cut. “They don’t want big muscle guys because in the costume they can look cartoonish. They can layer up a skinny guy,” he says.

A month later, in December 2015, still not knowing what the film would be, he was among about 200 men called back for a one-week acting school. From that group would come 10 speaking parts and 10 core background parts as Ravagers in Guardians of the Galaxy II. He may not have had lines, but he had to be made up to look fierce, and the makeup application took time.

“In the beginning (it took) around four hours, but by the end of the shoot just under three. About an hour and some

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change to remove it each day,” he says.

That gig opened the door for numerous small roles in other movies and television shows. It’s a competitive field, and he learned one thing right away.

“The lady who hired me said, ‘Keep going. Don’t take anything personally. You’ve got to have that look they are looking for at that moment. Doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you,’” he recalls.

A military brat, Anderson moved around quite a bit. Then, his dad, who was working for IBM, go transferred to Alabama.

Anderson spent his senior year at Thompson High School.

Did his 6-8 physique make him a natural athlete?

“No. I never played basketball in my life. Colleges were hounding me. I said, ‘I don’t know how to play basketball.’

They said, ‘We’ll teach you.’ But I was very introverted and antisocial.”

He could not totally escape from sports, though. “The jocks and other kids gathered around me, the new kid. They said, ‘Who are you, Alabama or Auburn?” I didn’t know what they were talking about. They said you had to be Alabama or Auburn, so I picked the red team,” he says.

He did become an Alabama football fan. He watches Crimson Tide football with friends on Saturday. Otherwise, it’s movies and Star Trek.

“I watch Star Trek every day. I know all of the lines. I like the Next Generation better than the original,” he says.

Anderson says he grew up as a total fanboy, loving the movies and all things Spiderman.

When he was about 4 he and his brother had their picture taken with a guy in Spiderman costume.

His biggest thrill so far is being in Spiderman: The Homecoming. There I was on the set with (actor) Tom Holland. I was having a conversation with Spiderman!” he says.

When he told his mother she said, “Who would have seen this coming 35 years ago?”

“I love the movies,” Anderson says. “I’m always throwing out lines to see who catches the references. My favorite movie is Blues Brothers. I would love to play Elwood. There is more music in that movie than there is in a lot of musicals.”

Although GOTG II was his big break, Anderson started out cosplay (costume role playing). He did birthday parties and other events dressed up as characters such as Batman and the Joker.

He promotes his career by appearing at two or three science fiction or comic cons every month.

Selling autographed photos helps pay the bills and meeting fans adds to name recognition.

“What’s important today is not where did you

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Anderson’s career got a potentially huge boost recently when he received his Screen Actors Guild card. That offers opportunities for a lot more auditions, particularly speaking roles.

“I can become a speaking Ravager. This is like the second phase of my career,” he says.

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It’s a great place to live.

Whatever your species may be.

The renowned biologist E.O. Wilson has called it “an aquatic treasure house.” The World Wildlife Fund and Nature Conservancy included it as one of just eight “Hotspots of Diversity” in the entire world.

But, to us, it’s an unparalleled place to reconnect with nature by canoeing, kayaking, hiking, birding, botanizing, or merely floating in its waters.

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FIVE QUESTIONS FOR

Sanchez Tanniehill Author and Gospel Singer PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

At just six weeks old, Alabaster native Sanchez Tanniehill was diagnosed with spinal meningitis and suffered a stroke. Doctors thought he would be blind and unable to walk or talk for the rest of his life. But, as Sanchez says, “God had other plans.”

about your testimony. Yes, I go into detail about all the medical stuff that happened to me as child and the miracles that took What have you been up to over the place. But I also talk in detail about how God can use your testimony. years?

I competed in a number of talent shows that allowed me to know that singing What gave you the idea to write a book?

I originally wrote the song “God Did It” professionally was the direction God had for my life. I even made it to the second round of about my testimony and released it as a American Idol. Since that time, God blessed single in 2012. So many people have asked me with the opportunity to perform on tour me about my story since then that I knew throughout the Southeast in particular, but God was leading me to write a book about also all over the United States and even in El my experiences. Not just about what He did Salvador. I have also released two albums in allowing me to live, but also about how He and working on another. But, most recently, taught me to persevere through the I have written a book. God Did It has been in numerous trials I have encountered as a process for almost four years and was finally result of my health issues. released this past summer.

What do you hope people will gain from reading it?

What is this particular book about?

First of all, I want them to know God has a It is about my testimony, but it is also

purpose and a plan for their life, but also how to be an overcomer no matter what the situation you are facing. You, too, have a story to tell. I like to say that I was thrilled to see that God was turning the struggle of my childhood into the strength of my adulthood.

Who do you look up to as a role model?

My mom is my role model. She taught me the power of prayer. My story is about having personally experienced the results of the power of prayer. I was miraculously healed and protected as a child from what could have been a life-and-death situation. But God used that experience to give me a platform to share the good news with the world. Prayer is more than just asking God to intervene in a difficult situation. It’s a way to demonstrate a complete dependence on and trust in Him and His goodness.

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For the past few years, Fine Folk Art exhibit curator Teresa Wamble has handpicked some of the best regional folk artists to participate this year. Fine Folk Art—an intentional play on words— simply means we believe we have some of the finest folk artists around.

Artists showing in the 2018 Fine Folk Art exhibit include Mary Ann Casey, Brian Bohanan, Deron Harris, Scott McQueen, Carter Sanders, Ben Smith and Teresa Wamble. Each artist brings his or her own folk art twist to the exhibit. Their work ranges from gourd art to painting on unconventional surfaces to ceramic work and 3D work with found materials. The exhibit opening will be held Jan. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the Arts Council.

Exhibiting artist and Jemison native Ben Smith spent his life as a carpenter until a fall from a deer stand left him paralyzed in 1996. Since then, he decided

to put his wood working skills to use in another way. Smith uses his know-how to turn wood in to functional art by crafting bows, vases, chessboards, bowls and much more. Smith and his family spend time selling his work at various art shows around the state, and his pieces have even won awards.

The Celebration of the Arts Luncheon fundraiser is back on Feb. 23. Funds raised from the luncheon ensure that the Shelby County Arts Council outreach

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HOSTESS GIFT GUIDE

How do you say thanks for the all the thought that friends and family put into your shower or tea? With just the right gift from a local store, of course.

BY MADOLINE MARKHAM & EMILY SPARACINO | PHOTOS BY LAUREN USTAD

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1. GOLD RIM COASTERS Mix and match these bold colored stone coasters to brighten up any coffee table with a little fun and funk.

At Home, Homewood. $13 each

2. LUCIA NO. 4 HAND SOAP

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The packaging for this green orange and oak moss soap is so elegant you won’t need to wrap it, and there are several other scents and matching prints to choose from too.

A’mano Gifts, Mountain Brook Village. $23

3. PERSONALIZED NOTEPADS

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Give her a fun way to make lists and write down notes with her name or monogram on one of these pads or another item of your choosing.

The Scribbler, Homewood. $18 small single pad, $30 square single pad

4. WINE FREEZE COOLING CUP

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Pop this unbreakable cup by Host in the fridge to cool red wines or the freezer to chill whites.

Pair it with a bottle of Lolea Frizzante White Sangria for a complete gift set.

The Sassy Shopper, Alabaster. $18 cup, $5 sangria

5. POTTED ORCHID Choose from a selection of miniature potted orchids, live or faux like this one, to brighten your hostess’ space for weeks to come.

Leaf & Petal. $19 orchid, $5 pot

6. INITIAL NAPKINS These oatmeal cotton hemstitched dinner napkins

by Mud Pie feature a large cream custom embroidered initial you can select for your hostess.

Gifted, Pelham. $20 for a set of four

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This petite white patterned cheese board is perfect for serving up a block of cheese in style, especially paired with zinc alloy serving utensils.

Burrow Interior Design, Bluff Park. $15 board, $25 utensil set

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8. CERAMIC BUD VASE

Fill a fun vase like this one by Mud Pie with seasonal blooms to your hostess’ taste, or buy these faux tulips for $3 per stem.

Davis Drug Gift Gallery, Columbiana. $11

9. METALLIC GLASS VASE

Artist Tamara Childs applies sheets of gold, silver or copper metal leaf to each vase, and they come in smaller sizes ($32, $40) and various patterns too.

Bromberg’s, Mountain Brook Village. $49.50

10. ARTISAN SOAP BARS

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Shop for a color or scent among these plantbased, moisturizing bars, with floral-fruity scents like the Narcissist (green) or Love Potion (purple).

Buff City Soap, Greystone. $7

11. EARTHBORN POTTERY NOODLE BOWL Its name might call for noodles, but this cute little dish by Birmingham potter Tena Payne can hold anything from rings to garlic bulbs to condiments.

The Cook Store, Mountain Brook Village. $20

12. MINI OLIVE OIL AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR BOTTLES

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It’s fun to try new salad dressings, marinades and more with these little 200-mL olive oils and balsamic vinegars.

Simply Infused Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Room, Greystone. $7-$9 each

13. CAPRI BLUE VOLCANO CANDLE The antiqued mirrored shell adds just as much style to a room as its citrus and sugar blended fragrance does for ambiance.

Wrapsody, Hoover. $25

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Select a monogram or name design that best fits your hostess’ personality for a set of these cards printed up just for her.

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15. HOLMSTED FINES GIFT SET Who won’t use an edible gift like this gift set of peach, green tomato and balsamic red onion chutneys made

by Mountain Brook-based Holmsted Fines? You can also pick out your own gift set of Alabama-made jams, honeys and more at the store.

Alabama Goods, Homewood. $25

16. INITIAL MARBLE CHEESE BOARD

Give her a something fun to use for her next party with this large Mud Pie board with a copper initial detail.

It also comes with a spreader.

Magnolias Gift Shop, Chelsea. $39.50

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A CRYSTAL BELT ADDS EXTRA GLAMOUR TO THE BRITTANY MASSEY CREPE SHEATH WEDDING DRESS WITH ITS SWEETHEART V-NECKLINE AND FITTED SKIRT.

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9 DETAILS TO DAZZLE Small details can add big personality to a wedding. Here local wedding photographers share some their favorites they are seeing trending.

BY MADOLINE MARKHAM | PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

1.f ood t ruc ks When couples bring in food they love or that are special to them in some way, it tends to be a hit!

That could mean a food truck passing out courses, a cousin’s taco truck, or a cart from Big Spoon or Steel City Pops.

-Hillary Gamble, Je Vois Photography

2. whimsical bouquets

3 . fu r f r i en ds Bringing in your beloved pet in a floral crown makes for some of the most personalized pictures. We adore these!

-Alisha Crossley, Alisha Crossley Photography

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Florals always pull the bride’s personality and every aspect of the wedding day together. I love that brides are branching out into more whimsical, romantic bouquets.

They make a statement, without being overbearing.

-Taylor Grater, Taylor Dane Photography

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4. black brid es m a i d dr es s es A lot of people used to find wearing black to weddings a little taboo and somber, so I love that this wedding party all wore black and makes the bride stand out more.

-Lindsey Drennan, Lindsey Ann Photography

5 . d r a m a ti c a l t a r f lo r a ls

Elegant statement florals at the altar or arch provide a beautiful backdrop for ceremony and highlight the couple as they say their vows.

-Mary Fehr, M Fehr Photography

6 . ca k e sh o w ca se

Few reception focal points speak louder than the wedding cake. We love the recent trend focusing on the cake height, floral decor and more.

-Alisha Crossley, Alisha Crossley Photography

7. st at e men t sho es A standout pair of shoes for the bride helps tell the wedding’s color story or give a pop of sparkle to the wedding day look.

-Eric & Jamie Gay, Eric & Jamie Photography

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8 . r i ng b e a r e r s ig ns We’re seeing more and more ring bearers infusing a little humor into the wedding ceremony.

-Eric & Jamie Gay, Eric & Jamie Photography

Lazaro • Allure Bridals • Tara Keely Justin Alexander • Erin Cole • Eve of Milady

9 . g r e e ne r y i n f lo r a ls While color against a white wedding dress is beautiful, many couples are choosing a more understated look. Lots of greenery, including eucalyptus, instead of the more colorful blooms seems to be a popular trend in both bouquets and centerpieces.

-Hillary Gamble, Je Vois Photography

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SEASONAL FLORAL GUIDE

BY EMILY SPARACINO | ILLUSTRATIONS BY KATE GREEN Information provided by Katharine Davis, owner of Offbeat Blooms in Mountain Brook.

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3. Eucalyptus. 4. Poppy.

5. Gerbera Daisy. 6. Dogwood.

7. Boxwood. 8. Sunflower

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3. Berries. 4. Zinnia.

5. Viburnum. 6. Heather.

7. Ranunculus. 8. Greenery.

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SUMMER Cosmos Allium Iris Lilac Lily

WINTER Amaryllis Flowering Quince

YEAR ROUND Aster Calla Lily Delphinium Gladiolus Gardenia Hydrangea

Lisianthus Orchid Ornithogalum Phlox Rose Stephanotis Astilbe

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How You Met/Proposal: Trev and I (Anna) met while working at Jim ‘N Nick’s. One day out of the blue my cute supervisor asked me out! On our very first date, we went to see the movie of the year The Secret Life of Pets at The Summit in Birmingham. I was so nervous! After the movie, we walked around at The Summit, talking and getting to know each other while losing track of time.

The Proposal: One dog and two cats later, we found ourselves back at The

Summit to see a movie. Similar to our first date, we walked around at The Summit afterward. Trev mentioned he was hungry and he wanted a piece of cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory. We do this every now and then, so I didn’t think too much of it. So, we go to The Cheesecake Factory and walk over to a small lookout spot to see the city. We sit down on a bench and he tells me to open the cheesecake. I started crying as soon as I saw it. It said “Will you marry me?” on a piece of white chocolate. I would have said yes to Trev

WEDDINGS a long time ago, so I didn’t even let him finish talking before I agreed to marry him!

Favorite Moment from the Big Day: Our favorite moment from our big day was walking out of the ceremony together. Getting to see all our family and friends together in one spot in support of us on our big day was really special for Trev and me. We were both so blissful and excited to start out loves together.

THE DETAILS Wedding Venue: Windwood Equestrian Florist: Forever Wild Caterer: Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ Cakes: Dreamcakes Videographer: Channing Brodie Invitations: Elli Invitations Wedding Dress: Ivory and White

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: Danielle Ivy Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Warehouse Music: The Brook and the Bluff Transportation: Coat’s Classic Cars

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How You Met: Taylor and I (Emily) went to Shelby County High School together. We lost touch after we both graduated, but then a relationship sparked six years later after we reconnected through Facebook. He sent me a message on New Year’s Eve of 2014, and we began chatting daily. A week later we went on our first date. It was an instant connection. I knew that he was going to be the man I married one day.

date, Vulcan in Birmingham, on December 10, 2016, and he popped the question. It was such a beautiful, clearsky night with all the stars gleaming above. It could not have been more perfect.

The Wedding Dress: The designer of my wedding dress was Oleg Cassini. It was a stunning, cap-sleeved lace ball gown with beading and a sweetheart neckline. It made me feel more beautiful The Proposal: Taylor took me and than I had ever felt in my life. my son to where he and I had our first

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Favorite Wedding Details: One of my favorite things about my wedding day was the flowers. Everything was absolutely perfect, from the arrangements to my bouquet to the beautifully decorated arbor we stood in front of to say our vows. Some of my favorite flowers were incorporated into my bouquet, including peonies, dahlias, garden roses and anemones. The arbor was also very special to me. It was built by my brother for the wedding, but he made it to where we could hang a swing underneath it afterward and keep it forever.

the details Wedding Venue: Private Residence in Chelsea Florist: Main Street Florist Caterer: Susan Conn

Cakes: Kelly Burley Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal Hair and Makeup: Kasie Carden with Ryot Hair Studio

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Cake Art provides sweet treats for all occassions

By Emily Reed

When it comes to cakes, Cynthia Bertolone knows how to craft Italian treats and cuisine for all occasions.

“Our cakes are famous for their perfect flavors, and beautiful presentation, especially a masterpiece of wedding cake designs and custom groom cakes,” said Cynthia, owner of Cake Art in Pelham. “We proudly go beyond desserts to create lunchtime Michael & Cynthia meals, dinners-to-go, and catering menus that please crowds and Bertolone, Owners showcase our work as authentic Italian cooks.”

The bakery/bistro is located off of Pelham Parkway and offers a variety of cakes, including those for brides and grooms such as 2-tier “lightly speckled icing or naked cakes,” to a 5-tier cream cheese icing with fresh fruits detailed in laced and ornate designs.

“The groom cakes are a gift from the bride that reflects his [the groom] personality and interests like a hunting tree trunk, or a barrel in his favorite cake flavors such as our tri-chocolate cake that is made with chocolate cake, chocolate icing whipped with Nutella, mini chocolate chips and chocolate ganache.”

Trends in wedding cakes often range, and Cynthia said anything is possible.

Oftentimes, brides will take inspiration for a cake based off of their wedding decor, decorations, the venue, wedding gowns, and dressed to create a cake design, according to Bertolone.

“Fresh flowers on wedding cakes are the most popular, but geometric designs, ruffles, and earthly/rustic looks such as a naked cake can be the ‘wow’ factor for a wedding,” Cynthia said.

For those looking to finalize plans on their wedding cakes, Bertolone suggests scheduling a cake tasting and consultation as early as possible to ensure no scheduling conflicts.

In 2019, Bertolone will expand her business to Montevallo with the opening of two locations.

One location will be a coffee house named C’s Cakes and Coffee House, where lattes, cappuccinos, soups, sandwiches, salads and more will be served with private rooms/rentals for office meetings or rehearsal breakfasts and lunch for weddings. The second location will be an Italian restaurant and bar where Cynthia’s husband, Michael Bertolone, will be creating Italian cuisine.

Cynthia said wedding parties can schedule their dinner rehearsals at the restaurant, and cake tastings and consultations can be performed at C’s Cakes and Coffee House in addition to Cake Art in Pelham.

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How You Met: He (William) says it was love at first sight. I (Hayley) couldn’t remember his name. But he quickly turned my world upside down. Our first date was a St. Paul & the Broken Bones concert at the Alabama Theatre. How could I not fall for him?

The Proposal: He took me on a scenic scavenger hunt of Birmingham with video clues to lead me to each stop, including: Samford University (where he cheered for me as I was crowned Miss Alabama 2016), Sloss Furnaces (where

we have enjoyed live music together), Boutwell Auditorium (the starting line of the half marathon we ran together), the Alabama Theatre (first date), and then he proposed at the Vulcan where we could see it all. I still have no idea what he said as he knelt because I was so emotional, but I said yes!

Favorite Wedding Details: One of my favorite details was my “family tree” highlighted at our reception with photos of the family members who’ve passed and couldn’t be there in flesh. My mom

WEDDINGS and I also made truffles as a wedding favor (Will’s favorite detail). It might have been the most stressful detail of the wedding, but I am so happy my guests were given something meaningful and my mom and I had that time together thinking about each of them with every coating of chocolate.

the details Wedding Venues: Mountain Brook Baptist Church and the Birmingham Zoo Lodge Florist: Boxwood & Bows Caterer: Carolyn Harris Cakes: Carolyn Harris Invitations: Design Your Love Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero from Bella’s Bridal & Formal for ceremony;

Karon Barber for reception Bridesmaid Dresses: Sorella Vita, Bella’s Bridal & Formal Hair & Makeup: Makeup by me, Hair

by Hannah Holsemback Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Generation Tux Music: JD & The Man

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How You Met: Austin and I (PJ) grew up 16 miles apart from each other, but it took going to the same college for us to finally meet each other. We often discuss our past and then realize that we were both in the same place at the same time, but never noticed each other. Austin and I both cheered at UAB, however different years. This led us to have several mutual friends and eventually spending some time together. It was perfect timing, and I thank God every day he sent me Austin exactly when he did.

Favorite Moment from the Big Day: There is nothing more magical than hundreds of sparklers and all your favorite people screaming their best wishes. We got into the car, drove away and for the first time the entire day, it was just us with nothing but the sound of wind and other cars as we rode in the backseat of our 1929 Model A Ford convertible. This is when we started soaking in the events of the day. We drove through downtown Birmingham, the city where we met, and it looked different somehow.

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Favorite Wedding Details: Austin and I are the perfect mix of traditional and contemporary. We wanted to use the traditional vows like our parents and grandparents, but also wanted to make it personal. We wrote our own vows to read before the scripted vows. For the aisle during our ceremony, Austin and I made six wooden signs that had 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 written on them. Austin cut and stained the wood, and I wrote the words. Two of the signs now hang in our living room.

the details Wedding Planner: PJ Hayes at Ever Faithful Events Florist: Laurel & Sage Caterer: Sweet T Catering Cakes: Barb’s Cakes Videographer: Channing Brodie Invitations: VineWedding Etsy Shop Wedding Dress: Diane’s Formal Affair Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff at Bridesmaid’s Inc

Hair & Makeup: Julia Sissa Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Mr. Burch Ceremony Music: Evan Mealins and Dijital Entertainment Reception Music: Dijital Entertainment Transportation: Vintage Auto Chauffer Officiant: Steve West Photobooth: Booth By Demand

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How You Met: We initially met through a mutual friend in middle school at a church youth group. We occasionally saw each other in high school and college (we are a house divided; I (Emily) went to Auburn and Bruce, Alabama). After both of us had moved back to Birmingham several years after graduating college, the same mutual friend reintroduced us at a Dungeons and Dragons party. Bruce invited me to dinner to catch up, and we started dating soon after.

The Wedding Dress: My mom

suggested we go to Heidi Elnora since she has the Build-a-Bride collection. Since they have basic dress shapes, we were able to really see what silhouette looked best and began pulling dresses. As I walked out of the fitting room, all of us knew it was the one. It had the right amount of lace detail, yet didn’t overpower my frame.

The one drawback was it was sleeveless.

Elizabeth Singleton, my amazing consultant, suggested adding the illusion sleeves and continuing the Venetian fern detail. The ferns were a subtle theme throughout the wedding and were

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Favorite Wedding Details: The floral theme was romantic and feminine as if they were cut from the garden. Carol from Lillie Jane worked her magic and selected the dahlias and garden roses. The ferns were taken from the dress. The thistle were added to surprise Bruce as McLeod is Scottish.

Bruce’s favorite detail was our first dance, which was choreographed to a mashup of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Twenty-One Pilots and “Sway with Me” by Michael Bublé created by our friend, Mr. Kennedy.

the details Wedding Venues: First Christian Church/North Shelby Library Wedding Planner: Carly Cline with Elizabeth Carlisle Events Florist: Lillie Jane Caterer: Kathy G. & Company Cakes: Cakes by Audrey, Nothing Bundt Cakes (The Summit) Invitations: Annabelle’s Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids

Hair: Morgan Ashley Studio Salon Makeup: Amanda Havens with Amanda’s Wax and Beauty Boutique Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Mr. Burch Ceremony Music: Cahaba River Strings (Quartet), Annette McLeod accompanied by Tom McLeod; Reception Music: On-Site Productions Coffee Bar: Neighborhood Brew Photo Booth: The Flash Bar

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The Proposal: On our first anniversary of dating, Alec surprised me (Sabrina) by sharing his plan for us to go to Disney World during Christmas Break that year. I figured out very quickly he planned to propose there. I do not like surprises. I told Alec I had figured out his plan, so he secretly moved up the proposal date to October.

On Oct. 28, Alec took me to the pumpkin patch. When we got to Old Baker Farm, we walked past where the other people were walking to the pumpkins, and I started questioning him. He walked me

to a beautiful table he had set up in front of a cotton field. The actual moment was a blur. Afterward, we went back to his house, where a party of our friends and family were waiting.

The Wedding Dress: I was all for a simple and plain dress. My mom and I went to three different shops searching for simple, but it wasn’t until we went to Village Bridal of Homewood that I found it! Anna at Village Bridal pulled so many beautiful gowns, and when they didn’t give me that “feeling,” she decided to go

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out on a leap of faith and pull this gorgeous, full-skirted princess gown. The second I saw it I knew it was the dress. I described it to my friends as a “princess running through the woods.”

Favorite Moment from the Big Day: My (Alec) favorite part of the day was Sabrina walking down the aisle. Just as she started to walk down at the top of the hill, the sun was starting to set behind her and just behind the trees, which set a glowing tone behind her.

She looked like an angel and it was the most beautiful sight in the world.

the details Wedding Venue: Douglas Manor Wedding Planner and Florist: Elle Events by Lauren Stovall Caterer: Kathy G & Company Cakes: Hopes Sweet Cakes Videographer: Tom McElroy, Family Friend Invitations: Etsy Wedding Dress: Blush by Hayley

Paige purchased at Village Bridal of Homewood Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Hair and Makeup: Frivolous Talents Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Warehouse Music: Feel the Beat Entertainment

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The Wedding Dress: I (Evan) still swoon over my wedding dress. Kelly at the Carriage House in Homewood was such a joy to work with. I told Kelly I didn’t want any lace (I mean I was seriously anti lace), but little did I know she had pulled a beautiful Sareh Nouri dress for me to try on at the end of the appointment. I was hesitant to put it on, but when I did, my heart started to race and I looked at myself in the mirror and blurted out, “I look good!” She put a beautiful cathedral length veil on me and added a gorgeous opal and Swarovski crystal belt to

complete the look. The lace for this dress was made by the same lace maker that made the lace for Kate Middleton’s wedding dress. I was basically wearing royal lace!

Favorite moment from the big day: Garrett’s reaction to his wedding gift was the best thing I have ever witnessed.

Garrett and I met at Auburn University, and immediately bonded over our love for football. Garrett loves anything Auburn football-related, especially alum Bo Jackson. For a wedding gift, I got him a

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signed, framed memorabilia jersey from Bo Jackson. He took no time to hang it up front and center in his “man cave” in our new home. My second favorite part was walking down the aisle to see my groom. It was the first time all day I thought I might lose my cool and the tears would start flowing.

Garrett was at the end of the aisle in tears.

What you are doing now: Garrett and I live in Auburn with our English Springer Spaniel pup, Peggy. We recently bought our first home together and cannot wait to fill it with lots of memories and a big family.

the details Venue, Catering, & Planning: The Sonnet House Florals: Corey Daniel Florals Videographer: Grace Made Studio; Hannah Busing Bride’s Cake: Magnificent Cakes Groom’s Dessert: Dunkin Donuts Hair & Makeup: Ashley Vines Ceremony Music: Cahaba River Strings

Reception Music: Park Band Transportation: Over the Mountain Sedan Bride’s Dress: Sareh Nouri from Carriage House Weddings Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid Groom & Groomsmen Tux/Suit Rental: Jos. A Bank

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How you met: J.R. and I (Kayle) met through mutual friends at a football party.

The first thing I noticed about J.R. was his ability to brighten up a room with his contagious laugh and smile. We eventually became friends, but only talked every now and then because I was living in Troy. One summer, while I was home for summer break, J.R. finally asked me out on a date.

the proposal, we all got up that morning and headed straight to the beach. My mom told me we were taking “family beach pictures” that afternoon. J.R. told me his mom had driven down to the beach to take some pictures for a friend, and wanted to stop by and see us. She offered to take our family pictures while she already had her camera out. His mom really did take pictures of my family, but The Proposal: Every year, my family then she offered to take some of J.R. and takes a beach trip together. I asked J.R. to me. We were posing for a hugging picture go on this particular trip with us, not when J.R. looked me in the eyes and I knowing what was in store. On the day of said, “I love you.” Next thing I knew, he

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Favorite moment from the big day: I made some great memories with my bridesmaids as we got ready together, I had my mom and sister with me to help me put my dress and veil on perfectly, I shared the sweetest first look with my dad, I took pictures with family members and shared vows with the love of my life.

the details Wedding Venue: Douglas Manor Florist: Marilyn Haynes Caterer: Southern Sweets Wedding Cake: Southern Sweets Groom’s Cake and Cookies: Girl Friday Baked Goods Videographer: Down in Front Productions Invitations: The Scribbler Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie Hair: Patti Smith, owner of Seventh Heaven Salon, Columbiana, AL Make-up: Mandy Fry Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Jos. A Bank Music: Ruston Entertainment Wine: Morgan Creek Winery, Harpersville, AL

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How You Met: Hunter had been to football practice and I (Danielle) had been to cheerleading practice. A group of us were sitting on the back of his Bronco in the Shelby County High School field house parking lot waiting on the Thursday night team meal. Hunter and I were the only two left on the back of his Bronco before dinner. He looked at me and said the most adorably, terrible pick up line EVER. I remember being a flattered but thinking to myself “Wow, that was weird.” The next week he asked one of my friends for my number and called me. A few weeks later

he invited me to a little “party.” After that we became an item and dated my junior and his senior year! Yes, we even went to prom together!

The Proposal: I planned a surprise 30th birthday party for Hunter and had his college friends fly in to celebrate. We went on a Birmingham Brewery Tour and then ended the day with dinner at The Club. Hunter decided it was the perfect time to propose and truly surprise me with all of his favorite people in town. Before he blew out the candles on

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the Bronco replica cake I made him, he stood and gave a beautiful speech and said he didn’t remember a single birthday wish he had ever made before, but wanted me to make his 30th birthday wish come true by being his wife. When I said yes, he blew out the candles.

Favorite Moments from the Big Day: We decided to write our own vows.

Hunter had his Bronco restored for the wedding. I love that we drove away in the car where it started it all way back in 2005.

the details Wedding Venue: Pursell Farms Day of Wedding Coordinator: Occasions for a Purpose Florist: Lillie Jane Caterer & Cake: Pursell Farms Videographer: Main Street Productions Invitations: Alan’s Invitations Wedding Dress: Kelly’s Closet ATL Hair & Makeup: The Hair and Makeup Collective

Groom/Groomsmen Attire: JoS. A. Bank Music: Charleston’s Finest- Jackson Abraham and Matt Divine Custom Monogram: Allison Banks Custom Decorations and Props: D-Zines and Letters Accent Pillows: B. Bayer Flower Girl Dresses: Whitney Mosely and Denise Weldon

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JANUARY 2019 BUSINESS CONNECTIONS 4th Annual “Shelby County Business Outlook Conference” Presenting Sponsor

presentation, Dr. Stephen Craft, Dean of the Stephens Business School at the University of Montevallo, will provide an overview of the results from the 2019 Business Outlook Survey for Shelby County.

A limited number of tickets at $25 per person for Chamber investors ($35 for “Future”

investors) are available for this program.

The investment includes the panel presentation from 9:00AM - 10:30AM and the luncheon presentation which will be during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting with doors opening at 10:45AM. For more information, or to

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On January 30, make plans to join a panel of top-level executives from various business sectors in Shelby County (finance/accounting, real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, etc.) as they provide their respective business outlooks for 2019.

This fourth annual event, cohosted by the University of Montevallo’s Stephens College of Business and The Shelby County Chamber will focus on what the 2019 outlook for Shelby County will be.

Following the panel

make a reservation, please contact Jackson Pruett, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support at jackson@shelbychamber.org or by telephone at 663-4542, ext. 104.

NETWORK280 Offers Opportunity for New Contacts

Are you looking to expand Presenting Sponsor your contacts on the Highway 280 corridor? NETWORK280 can help you with that by providing businesses with an excellent opportunity to make them! The next NETWORK280 6:00PM at host sponsor, will be held on Thursday, Hampton Inn & Suites 280 January 15 from 4:30PM until Eagle Point (6220 Farley

Court, Birmingham, AL 35242). Bring plenty of cards and plan on meeting lots of new contacts at this event.

The cost is $10 per person for Chamber investors and $20 per person for “Future” investors and includes heavy hors díoeuvres and two

beverage tickets. Reservations are requested by noon on Monday, January 14 to assist in preparation, so please contact the Chamber via email at info@shelbychamber.org, by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

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Chamber’s 38th “Annual Meeting” Scheduled for January 30

The Chamber’s Annual Meeting, scheduled for January 30 will feature guest speaker Dr. Stephen Craft, Dean of the Stephens Business School at the University of Montevallo, where he will provide an overview of the results from the 2019 Business Outlook Survey for Shelby County Time will also be taken to celebrate the past year’s

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Chamber investors ($30 for “Future” investors). For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the accomplishments. at info@ opening at 10:45 AM for Chamber The event will be held at the networking and the program shelbychamber.org, by Pelham Civic Complex & Ice beginning at 11:15AM. telephone at 663-4542 or Arena, 500 Amphitheater A limited number of tickets register online at www.

Road, Pelham, with doors for $20 per person for shelbychamber.org.

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Volunteers Needed for “Keeping It Real” Program

The Chamber is seeking Presenting Sponsor volunteers for Shelby County High School on January 18 and Thompson High School on January 25. If you or your colleagues are interested in being a volunteer, please contact Keyla Handley, 4542, ext. 106, email keyla@ shelbychamber.org.

Director, Community & shelbychamber.org or register will be provided at www. volunteers.

Investor Development at 663- online

Co-Sponsors

Lunch for all

Welcome New Investors (as of 10/30/2018 - 11/28/2018)

Member Name The Harris Firm, LLC Bonefish Grill Kathy G. & Company Paychex Inc. Conrex Property Management Martin Marietta Panera Bread of Alabaster Manufacturing Technology, LLC Alabama Psychiatry Birmingham Legion FC Cajun Boys & Our Po’ boys

Categories Legal Services Restaurants Catering Services Consulting Property Management Manufacturer Restaurants ManufacturerMetal Fabricator Medical - Specialized Sports Club Restaurants

City Birmingham Hoover Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham Hoover Alabaster Birmingham Pelham Birmingham Pelham

For a complete listing of all current Chamber investors please visit our Online Business Directory at business.shelbychamber.org/list.

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HEALTH FOCUS:

St. Vincent’s Professionals Offer New Year Health Tips uConsult the professionals.

Schedule a fitness assessment every three months. Realizing you have increased your flexibility and/or strength or lowered your blood sugar will keep you motivated. Ask for help with a healthy diet plan from a trained dietitian.

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen offers fitness memberships and diet/exercise consultations, as well as a spa, physician specialties, physical therapy, diagnostics, urgent care, and outpatient surgery.

Call 408-6600 or visit www. onenineteen.com for more information.

Is Your Organization Taking Full Advantage of Your Chamber Investor Benefits?

Yes, there truly is such a thing as a “Free Lunch” especially on January 10! We encourage you to join your fellow investors and Chamber staff for some business networking and to learn how

to maximize your investment.

Whether your firm is a new -or long-time investor - you’ll want to make plans to join us from 11:30AM-1:00PM at the Chamber, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, to

make sure you and your colleagues are taking full advantage of your annual investment.

A complimentary lunch will be available for all attendees.

Reservations are requested -

and space is limited - so please contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@shelbychamber.org, by phone at 663-4542 or register online at shelbychamber.org, by no later than January 8 to reserve your place.

YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK (October 13-November 9)

Facebook: 22 “New Likes,” 252 “Views,” 6,618 “Post Reaches” and 3,313 “Total Likes.”

Twitter: 61 “Tweets,” 8K “Tweet Impressions,” 117 “Profile Visits,” 6 “Mentions”and 3,002 “Followers” Instagram: 1,182 “posts,” 951 “followers.”

Responded to 122 requests for business & community information.

Notarized 2 “Certificates of Origin” for Shelby County companies shipping to 1 country.

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Although healthy living is Presenting Sponsor America’s leading New Year’s resolution, most plans fail before mid-February.

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen’s Fitness Supervisor Ryan Pindroh and Registered Dietitian Donna Sibley offer these tips to help the well- through eating less and moving or join a class. more - results in a half to two intentioned remain resolute. pounds of weight loss per week. uKnow yourself.

Faster loss decreases muscle Are you a night person? Then uSet small goals. donít plan to exercise at 5 a.m.

It takes longer to lose weight and metabolism.

Hate to run? Try swimming or than it did to gain it. Focus on uTeam with others. take tap dancing lessons. Find one short-term goal. Then Incorporate exercise into the something thatís both active reward yourself with a spa treatment, new outfit, or a family routine. Walk the dog and fun for you. If you crave a personal training session. Keep every evening with the kids. particular food, don’t keep it in repeating until the big goals are Work out with a friend for the house. Learn to recognize and fun. the difference between cravings reached. Know that eliminating accountability 250 to 1000 calories a day - Consider a fitness membership and hunger.

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GSCCC Board of Directors (as of 12/05/2018)

Officers Chamber Chair Mr. Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union Chair-Elect Ms. Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries–Vincent Hills Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Dr. Jay Crisman 280 Animal Medical Center

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Ambassador of the Month

Congratulations to Kendall Williams for earning Ambassador of the Month.

Kendall is the Development and Community Relations Director for the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation. The Education Foundation provides support for the Shelby County Schools District and strengthens interactive partnerships between parents, communities, businesses and educators to ensure that each student is offered maximum potential for achievement. The Education Foundation’s enhance, support,

and recognize excellence in education.

Kendall also serves on the Boards of Directors for Leadership Shelby County, Leadership Shelby County Alumni Board, and also serves on the Chamber’s Ambassador and Career Readiness work groups.

For more information about the Education Foundation and ways you can support Shelby County Schools, contact Kendall at foundation@shelbyed.k12. al.us.

Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Ms. Katie McDowell Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Ms. Carol Bruser University of Montevallo Vice Chair, Finance & Administration Mr. Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc. Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mr. Brian Massey St. Vincent’s Health System Vice Chair, Investor Relations Ms. Alison Howell Steineker Alabama Power Company Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation Mr. Alex Dudchock Shelby County Immediate Past Chairs Ms. Jacqueline Gardner St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Mr. Joe Meads Sain Associates

Exercise After Hours

Join other professionals for Silver Sponsor networking, health focused learning and ways to improve your overall health at the inaugural Exercise After Hours hosted by St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. Come dressed in workout attire and be ready to join in the fun. To RSVP contact Keyla Handley at 663- shelbychamber.org no later 4542 or keyla@ than January 21.

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Ms. Kelly Thrasher Fox (2019) Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC Mr. Charles Hall (2019) Grandview Medical Center Ms. Leisha Harris (2019) Grandview Medical Center Mr. Bill Keller (2019) Renasant Bank Mr. Bruce King (2019) Lhoist North America Mr. Daniel Listi (2019) Shelby Baptist Medical Center Mr. Kevin Morris (2019) America’s First Federal Credit Union Mr. Carl Orso (2019) Renasant Bank Mr. Mitt Schroeder (2019) Central State Bank Mr. Tim Benefield (2020) Buffalo Rock Company Ms. April Harry (2020) Warren, Averett, LLC Mr. Jeff McDowell (2020) McDowell Security Services, LLC Mr. Keith Richards (2020) Taziki’s Mediterranean Café’ Mike Swinson (2020) Spire Alabama, Inc. Ms. Mechelle Wilder (2020) ARC Realty Mr. Paul Barber (2021) S. S. Nesbitt and Company

Directors Mr. Shane Armstrong (2019) Premiere Healthcare

Mr. Matthew Hogan (2021) Bama Budweiser of Shelby County

Mr. Cris Cano (2019) Alabama Power Company

Ms. Brittani Morris (2021) State Farm Insurance - Brittani Morris Agency

Mr. Stephen Dawkins (2019) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Jay Dennis (2019) Regions Bank Mr. Lee Dorrill (2019) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Mr. Casey Morris (2021) Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies in Snider’s Pharmacy Mr. Fred Smith (2021) Vulcan Termite & Pest Control (*) Serving a one-year term in 2018

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January Chamber Connections Luncheon

The Chamber’s Connections Luncheon, scheduled for January 10 will feature comments from The Alliance for Alabama’s Infrastructure (AAI).

With the state of Alabamaís roads and bridges being one of the top political issues across the state, implementing a plan to address this issue will likely be the focus of the 2019 state legislative session.

The Alliance for Alabama’s

Infrastructure (AAI) is a grassroots advocacy coalition focused on fixing Alabamaís road and bridge crisis by identifying financiallyresponsible investments and long-term solutions for Alabama’s transportation

system.

AAI consists of a diverse group of businesses, professional associations, and local chambers of commerce from around the state who believe that it is time for Alabama to address this

growing problem.

AAI is dedicated to engaging the public and local business communities across the state to learn what transportation needs exist in their community and communicating those needs to the state legislature.

Make plans to attend on January 10th from 11:30AM until 1:00PM at First Baptist Church of Columbiana. RSVPs are requested by January 8th to assist in preparation.

Education Connections Roundtable High School and January 31 at Shelby County High School to collaborate on: uStrategies to prepare students for the workforce

uSteps to strengthen essential skills uPartnerships between schools and industry uJob shadowing,

internships and apprenticeships For planning purposes please RSVP to Keyla Handley (keyla@shelbychamber.org).

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Join industry, administrators, teachers, students and parents from 8:30AM to 10:00AM on January 16 at Oak Mountain

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The Chamber’s Annual Prayer Breakfast took place November 20th presented by - Birmingham Christian Family Magazine and co-sponsored

by The Jimmie Hale Mission, Bryant Bank and Turner Promotions -featured guest speaker Rux Bentley of Rux Carter Insurance.

Congratulations to Sonesta Suites Birmingham on the grand re-opening of their newly remodeled hotel.

See us for all your Business, Corporate, School Police and Fire Department attire needs.

By George Screen Printing, Embroidery and Promotional Products.

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Existing Business Program Helping Fuel Growth

When most think of economic development, it is the recruitment of new companies that comes to mind.

However it is the less visible expansion of existing businesses that mostly fuels job growth and investment in our county, region, and state.

The Chamber and 58 Inc have partnered over the last year to serve theses existing firms through our collaborative Business Contact Program.

Over the past 12 months, staff from the partner organizations

visited over 100 companies in Shelby County.

These companies are large and small and represent the diverse industry base of our local economy. During the visits, company representatives discuss obstacles to their growth, workforce needs, supplier information, and opportunities for future growth with the Chamber/58 Inc staff.

Given the record low unemployment rate, a majority of the conversations have been

The Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Work Group will host a Legislative Preview Luncheon featuring the Shelby County state legislative delegation as they prepare for the upcoming 2019 legislative session.

This meeting will provide area businesspeople with the opportunity to meet with the County’s state legislative delegation prior to the State Legislature’s convening in Montgomery.

The Luncheon will be from 11:30AM - 1:00PM on Thursday,

February 21 and feature a brief presentation from the delegation followed by a “question & answer” period for attendees.

The program will be held at Jefferson State Community College’s Shelby Campus (4600 Valleydale Road, Birmingham).

The investment is $15 for Chamber investors, and $25 for ‘‘Future” investors. Seating is limited, so please RSVP by Monday, 18 via e-mail at info@ shelbychamber.org, call 6634542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

welding needs. In addition to workforce solutions, multiple company expansion projects and capital investments have been identified as a result of the visits.

Shelby County’s economic growth is being fueled by the investments of our existing companies and our staff stands ready to help. Any Shelby County company-large or small- that is interested in meeting with our team can email Jackson Pruett at Jackson@shelbychamber.org.

Shelby County Chambers Unite

The Greater Shelby County and South Shelby chambers of commerce announced December 4, 2018, they have decided to join forces to champion Shelby County as a premier place to live and do business.

The decision to join the two organizations was unanimously approved by the

board of directors of both chambers on November 27 and November 28. Months of deliberation by task teams made up of members from both chambers resulted in the obvious new name of the entity. The Shelby County Chamber will showcase a new logo and begin operating on January 1, 2019.

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2019 State Legislative Preview Luncheon with Shelby County Delegation

focused on workforce development.

Based off feedback from the visits, the Chamber and 58 Inc saw the need to create a more in-depth workforce training needs survey that was distributed last summer.

That data has already been translated into tangible solutions for existing companies such as a recently launched Department of Labor registered apprenticeship for CNC Machining and a future program designed to serve

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Read more details or register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 663-4542. Unless otherwise noted events listed will be held at 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham 35124. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: Cancellation for a paying event must be made TWO days prior to the event.

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Career Readiness Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Locations Vary Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM The Shelby County Chamber 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 Tourism & Recreation Work Group 9:00AM - 10:00AM Locations Vary.

Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Pelham Pkwy, Pelham

Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30AM - 8:30AM Presenting Sponsor: The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Valleydale Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM

Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham Chamber Connections Luncheon 208 North Main Street, Columbiana, AL 35051 Investment: $15 and $25 for “Future investors”.

Reservations Appreciated to assist in preparation.

Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM

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Entrepreneur Roundtable 280 11:30AM - 12:30PM Presenting Sponsor: The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Valleydale Network 280 4:30PM-6:00PM Hampton Inn and Suites Eagle Point 6220 Farley Ct, Birmingham, AL 35242 Presenting Sponsor: 280 Living Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $12. No reservation required.

Investor Reception 11:30AM-1:00PM The Shelby County Chamber 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 No cost to attend - RSVP by noon on January 21 Exercise After Hours 4:00PM-6:00PM St. Vincentís One Nineteen 7191 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242 No cost to attend - RSVP by noon on January 21 4th Annual Shelby County Business Outlook Conference 9:00AM - 10:30AM Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, January 28.

Investment: Investors $25, “Future” investors $35.

GSCC Community Luncheon “38th Annual Meeting” Doors open at 10:45AM. Program 11:15AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, January 28.

Investment: $20 investors, $30 “Future” investors.

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce ACCOUNTING Access Accounting, Inc. accessaccounting.net Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC (205) 982-5500 bmss.com

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of Shelby County Businesses

Chappell CPA (205) 978-8858 chappellcpa.com Cooke, Cameron, Travis & Company, PC (205) 988-8810 Creative Accounting & Tax (205) 624-4600 creativeacct.com Essential Solutions, LLC. (205) 663-8686 essential-solutions.biz Graham and Associates, CPA (205) 663-6673 grahamandassociates.net 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 SAS Tax & Accounting, LLC (205) 621-0388 sastaxandaccounting.com

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ADVERTISING & MARKETING SERVICES Alabama Outdoor Advertising (205) 224-5815 aloutdoor.com BLR Further LLC (205) 324-8005 blrfurther.com

Through their voluntary investment, these organizations support the Chamber’s program of work designed to make Shelby County an even better place to live and do business. 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.

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CityVision, Inc. (205) 595-0809 Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 myhelenacitynews.com Plexamedia (877) 497-4606 plexamedia.com Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167 anindooradvantage.com Video Visions Media Marketing (205) 902-8035 videovisionsmm.com ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES Crown Trophy (205) 621-7393 www.crowntrophy.com MGB Apparel (205) 991-6332 mgbapparel.com AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Covenant Heating & Cooling, LLC (205) 319-7202 covenanthvacal.com Mountain Heating & Cooling, Inc. (205) 663-0293 Vulcan Heating & Air Conditioning Service (205) 444-9671 vulcanac.com Western Sales and Services, Inc. (205) 787-8674 westernsalesandservices.com

APARTMENTS & LEASING SERVICES AMP Residential (214) 431-3083 ampresidential.com

Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020 Grand Reserve at Pelham (205) 685-4111 grandreservepelham.com Meadow Wood Apartments (205) 663-1101 sealyrealty.com

Retreat at Greystone Apartments (205) 983-7833 retreatatgreystone.com

River Place on the Cahaba (205) 991-9507 riverplaceonthecahaba.com/

The Abbey at Inverness (205) 991-9060

The Huntley Apartments (205) 621-7062

Turtle Lake Apartment Homes (205) 991-3719 turtlelakeapts.info

Wellington Manor Apartments (205) 621-0811 wellingtonmanorapts.com ARCHITECTS Barry Davis Architects, PC (205) 444-1112 BarryDavisArchitects.com

Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, Inc. (205) 879-4462 gmcnetwork.com Lathan Associates Architects, PC (205) 988-9112 lathanassociates.com

TRO Jung/Brannen, Inc. (205) 324-6744 trojb.com/ ART & PAINTING CLASSES South City Theatre (205) 621-2128 southcitytheatre.com/ ART GALLERY Woodlot Artisans LLC (205) 420-8989 woodlotartisans.com ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Maplewood Lane Assisted Living (205) 620-2905 maplewoodlane.com ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 alabamanonprofits.org

Aldridge Gardens (205) 682-8019 aldridgegardens.com

Angel Warriors Foundation (205) 960-2175 angelwarriorsfoundation.org

Better Business Bureau (205) 558-2222 bbb.org/csal

Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association (205) 980-0540 carsbirmingham.com

Chelsea Business Alliance

Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 birminghambuilder.com ATTORNEYS Alabama Law Services, LLC (205) 419-4414 alabamalawservices.com

Bradford & Holliman, LLC (205) 663-0281 bradfordholliman.com

Elizabeth A. Roland, P.C. Attorney at Law (205) 620-1278 elizabethroland.com

Ellis, Head, Owens & Justice (205) 669-6783 wallaceellis.com

Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC (205) 982-3325 ginamcdonaldlaw.com

Merrell Law Firm, LLC (205) 874-9697 MerrellLawFirm.com

Moses & Moses, PC (205) 967-0901 mosespc.com

Paul J. DeMarco, Attorney at Law (205) 326-6600 pljpc.com

RichardsonClement PC (205) 572-4100 richardsonclement.com

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

Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC (205) 870-0555 wallacejordan.com AUCTION Granger, Thagard & Associates, Inc. (205) 410-6751 gtauctions.com AUDIO/VIDEO EXPERIENCE FOR BUSINESS ENG AV, Inc. (205) 618-8324 engav.com

Lighting & Lamp (205) 271-1423 lightingandlamp.com

Switch Audio Video (205) 266-7983 switch-av.com AUTOMOBILE DEALERS DonohooAuto, LLC (205) 444-9333 donohooauto.com

Edwards Chevrolet - 280 Inc. (205) 980-3325 chevyman.com

Ernest McCarty Ford, Inc. (205) 663-3831 emccartyford.com/ RV Roadway & Roadway Collision Center Inc. (205) 663-0046 rvroadway.com

Southtown Motors (205) 663-4590 southtownmotors.com

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

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Warren Averett LLC (205) 979-4100 warrenaverett.com

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car @ Alabaster (205) 663-4835 enterprise.com

Enterprise Rent-A-Car @ Inverness (205) 991-6222 enterprise.com AUTOMOBILE REPAIR Cahaba Tire (205) 663-0433 cahabatire.com

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

Empire Autohaus (205) 664-5757 empireautohaus.com

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers (205) 945-1771 expressoil.com

Greystone Tire and Automotive (205) 980-5113 greystonetireandauto.com/

Melton Automotive (205) 663-8088 meltonautomotive.com

Mobile Fleet Specialists of Birmingham, Inc. (205) 564-8660 mobilefleetspecialists.com

Quick Lane Tire & Auto Care (205) 668-4244

Texaco Xpress Lube (205) 678-5050 AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER AGC Automotive Americas (205) 685-1000 agc-automotive.com/english/ AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL Burton Campers, Inc. (205) 668-0075 burtoncampers.com BAKERY Cake Art by Cynthia Bertolone (205) 783-5220

Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ Cadence Place (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com

Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ Pelham (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com/

Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ the Colonnade (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com/

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

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Hoover (205) 538-7602 nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/ al/hoover BARTER EXCHANGE Trade Partner Exchange (205) 991-7050 tradepartnerexchange.com BEAUTY SALONS Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio @ Inverness Plaza (205) 995-2442

T. Fox Salon (205) 403-8369 tfoxsalon.com

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

Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Co. (205) 790-3146 interstellarginger.com

The Beer Hog (205) 913-0468 thebeerhogal.com BEVERAGE - DISTRIBUTOR Buffalo Rock Company (205) 940-9799 buffalorock.com BOWLING ALLEY Oak Mountain Lanes (205) 403-7466 oakmountainlanes.com BROKERAGE FIRM Sunbelt Business Brokers (205) 903-3564 sunbeltbirmingham.com BUSINESS & PERSONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Mark Teachman Coaching (630) 408-6275 JohnMaxwellGroup.com/ markteachman

Michael Smith - Entrepreneur in Residence (205) 568-2526 linkedin.com/in/MichaelTSmithUSA

Renaissance Enterprises (205) 663-9982 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IDShield/LegalShield & Youngevity Communications Services (205) 503-3829 basult.wearelegalshield.com

PrimePay LLC (205) 510-9401 primepay.com

The Carter Group (205) 314-9810

The Onin Group (205) 298-7233 oningroup.com

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BUSINESS FURNISHINGS Business Electronics (205) 957-4606 businesselectronics.com

Business Interiors (205) 939-1008 businteriors.com CAMPGROUND Birmingham South Campground (205) 664-8832 birminghamsouthcampground. com/

Cherokee Campground (205) 428-8339 cherokeecampground.info CATERING SERVICES About Thyme Catering (205) 668-4963 aboutthymecatering.com

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

Kathy G. & Company (205) 942-4210 kathyg.com

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

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

CELLULAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICE Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless (205) 822-2526 cellularsales.com/aboutus

Sprint by Absolute Wireless (205) 390-2431 absolutewireless.net CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Montevallo Chamber of Commerce (205) 665-1519 montevallocc.com/wp/ CHECK RECOVERY CheckMate (205) 608-3929

CHILDCARE CCS Greystone (423) 593-3980 ccslion.com

Kiddie Academy of Birmingham (205) 644-8585 kiddieacademy.com/academies/ birmingham/

Vinehouse Nursery (205) 564-8564 vinehousenursery.com CHIROPRACTIC CARE Precision Chiropractic (205) 988-9848 precisionchiro-al.com

ProActive Chiropractic (205) 848-7333 proactivechiros.com

Smith Chiropractic (205) 678-6884 chelseabacksmith.com

The FARM: Functional Athletic Rehabilitation & Movement (205) 419-1595 chirofarm.com CHURCHES Alabaster First United Methodist Church (205) 663-0509 alabasterfumc.org

DAYSPRING Church (334) 478-0037 dayspringCLGI.org CLOTHING RETAIL & ACCESSORIES America’s Thrift Store (205) 856-1234 americasthrift.com COMMERCIAL & FLEET SUPPLIER Altec NUECO LLC (205) 621-5281 nueco.com Quality Petroleum (205) 988-4600 qualityfuels.net COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES Charles Dixon Industries, Inc. (205) 981-2171 cdibirmingham.com COMMUNICATIONS - WIRE & CABLE INSTALLATION Spectrum Enterprise (205) 824-5558 business.spectrum.com/ COMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS Russell Cellular Verizon Wireless (205) 754-4873 russellcellular.com

SouthernLINC Wireless (205) 992-6166 southernlinc.com/index.asp COMMUNITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AARP (866) 542-8167 states.aarp.org/region/alabama/

Adaptive Aquatics (205) 807-7519 adaptiveaquatics.org

Alabama Forest Owners’ Association, Inc. (205) 987-8811 afoa.org

Alabaster Arts Council (205) 664-9273 alabastercityfestonline.com

Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620

American Red Cross - Shelby Svs Ctr (205) 987-2793 alredcross.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham - Shelby County Office (205) 378-4050 bbbsbhm.org

Boy Scouts of America - Greater Alabama Council (205) 969-4244 1bsa.org

Developing Alabama Youth Foundation (205) 664-1600 thedayprogram.com/

Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area (205) 942-6277 eastersealsbham.org

eCO Credit Union Foundation (205) 226-3907 ecocufoundation.org

Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports (205) 607-0504 physicalfitness.alabama.gov

Grace Klein Community (205) 390-2211 gracekleincommunity.org

IGA Nephropathy Foundation of America (732) 770-7377 igan.org

Junior Achievement of Alabama, Inc. (205) 290-9365 juniorachievement.org/web/jabirmingham/

King’s Home (205) 678-8331 kingshome.com/

Leadership Shelby County (205) 665-6007 leadershipshelbycounty.com/

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (205) 943-6000 lifesouth.org

MannaMarket (205) 663-2533

Owens House, The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (205) 669-3333 owenshousecac.org

SafeHouse of Shelby County, Inc. (205) 669-1877 safehouse.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 shelbyalgop.com

Shelby Emergency Assistance (205) 665-1942 shelbyemergencyassistance.com/

Still Serving Veterans (205) 670-1955 ssv.org

The Arc of Shelby County (205) 664-9313 thearcofshelby.org

The Jimmie Hale Mission (205) 323-5878 jimmiehalemission.com

United Way of Central Alabama (205) 251-5131 uwca.org

Vineyard Family Services (205) 533-7852 vfsdads.com COMPUTER SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (205) 980-9903 cvcsllc.com

Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304

Wilson Computer Support (205) 985-9942 wilsoncomputer.com

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COMPUTER SOFTWARE Doozer Software, Inc. (205) 413-8302 doozer.com COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS & SERVICES Net-Fit Solutions Inc. (205) 423-5962 net-fitsolutions.com CONSTRUCTION Adams Homes, LLC (205) 620-1173 adamshomes.com

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (205) 328-4000 brasfieldgorrie.com

Champion Technologies, LLC (205) 663-6116

Con-Site Services Inc. (205) 663-0051

DeAngelis Diamond (205) 977-7798 deangelisdiamond.com

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

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

Roy Martin Companies (205) 621-6333

South East Concrete, LLC (205) 995-9888 seccompany.com

Thornton, Inc. (205) 870-5498 thorntonconstruction.com

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (205) 664-4833 thompsontractor.com

Morrow Water Technology (205) 991-7222 morrowwater.com

CONSULTING

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

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Gone for Good Secure Document Destruction (205) 943-5252 ucpgoneforgood.com

CONVENIENCE STORES Murphy USA Inc. (870) 314-2052 murphyusa.com

Sunny Food Stores (205) 403-0456 COSMETOLOGY Merle Norman Cosmetics / Hair Salon @ Chelsea (205) 678-5944 CREDIT CARD & ELECTRONIC FUND SERVICES Financial Resource Group (205) 802-7910 CUSTOM STAINED GLASS Buck Creek Stained Glass (205) 541-3322 buckcreekglass.com

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DELIVERY SERVICE KATs Delivery (205) 624-0777 katsdelivery.com

Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, PC (205) 663-6545 thomasdudney.com DEVELOPERS Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809

Creed, Incorporated (205) 621-0809

DISTRIBUTORS American Wholesale Distributors (205) 620-3971 americanwholesaledistributors.com

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

Bama Budweiser of Shelby County (256) 249-8578 bamabud.com

BTC Wholesale Distributors, Inc. (205) 324-2581 btcwholesale.com/

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION 58 Inc. (205) 201-3465 58inc.org

Alabama Works madeinalabama.com

Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (205) 943-4700 edpa.org/

Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (205) 251-8139 rpcgb.org/ EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT Alabama 4H Center (205) 669-4241 alabama4hcenter.org

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

American Village (205) 665-3535 americanvillage.org

McWane Science Center (205) 714-8372 mcwane.org EDUCATION - SCHOOLS Alabaster City Board of Education (205) 663-8400 alabasterschools.org

Calera High School (205) 682-6100

Calera Middle School (205) 682-6140 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cams/

Chelsea High School (205) 682-7290

Cornerstone Christian School (205) 669-7777 cornerstonechargers.com

Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 faulkner.edu

Helena High School (205) 682-3650 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/hhs

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

Inverness Elementary School (205) 682-5240

Jefferson State Community College (205) 520-5900 jeffersonstate.edu/

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

Montevallo High School (205) 682-6400

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EDUCATION-TRAINING AND TUTORING d!scover ITT (205) 989-4944 discoveritt.com

Grade Power Learning (205) 620-2373 gradepowerlearning.com ELECTRICAL SERVICES Alabaster Electric Supply (205) 663-1143 alabasterelectric.com

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

Johns Electric Inc (205) 426-0583 Johnselectricservice.com EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES & SERVICES Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542 joblink.alabama.gov/ada/

Core Focus Personnel, LLC (205) 475-7120 cfpersonnel.com

Express Employment Professionals (205) 981-1141 expresspros.com/sbirminghamal ENGINEERS AECOM Transportation (205) 970-0744 aecom.com

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. (205) 298-6074 bargedesign.com/

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Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. (205) 664-8498 carrengineers.com

Garver USA (205) 443-3080 GarverUSA.com

Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 940-6420 sain.com/ ENVIRONMENTAL - WASTE MANAGEMENT Amwaste LLC (205) 313-0423 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Corblu Ecology Group, LLC (205) 677-0322 corblu.com EQUIPMENT RENTAL Trigreen Equipment (205) 605-0412 trigreenequipment.com EVENT ESPN/Birmingham Bowl (205) 733-3776 birminghambowl.com/ EVENT & MEETING SPACE Jacob’s Corner (205) 406-8000 jacobscornerevents.com

Living River: A Retreat on the Cahaba (205) 208-0035 livingriver.org

Oak Island Mansion, LLC (205) 837-1974 oakislandmansion.com

Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena (205) 620-6448 pelhamciviccomplex.com/

Venue31 (205) 419-7226 venue31.com/ EVENT PLANNING Dreamgate Events, LLC (205) 639-1119 dreamgateevents.com

Meetings And Events By Adair (205) 408-8746 meetingsandeventsbyadair.com Extended Stay AHI Corporate Housing (205) 987-7797 theahigroup.com/map-birminghamalabama-furnished-apartments.php

Homewood Suites Birmingham Riverchase (205) 637-2900 homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/ en/hotels/alabama/homewoodsuites-by-hilton-birmingham-swriverchase-galleria-BHMHMHW/ index.html

Homewood Suites Inverness (205) 995-9823 birmingham.homewoodsuites.com EYE CARE Alabaster Eye Care (205) 624-3088 alabastereyecare.com

Inverness Eye Care, PC (205) 991-0020 invernesseyecare.com

Jill K. Meyer, OD (205) 663-3937 drjillkmeyer.com

Pelham Eye Care (205) 664-1575 pelhameyecare.com

Schaeffer Eye Center of Greystone (205) 979-2020 schaeffereyecenter.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

Tracey L. Mercer OD, PC (205) 968-1160

Vision Source - Dr. Michael Blackburn, Optometrist (205) 980-5152 VisionSource-Blackburn.com

VisionFirst Eye Center (205) 663-4932 visionfirsteyecenter.com FINANCIAL COACHING & CONSULTING MassMutual, The Piedmont Group (205) 244-8689 advisors.massmutual.com/calvinkelly Trustway (205) 451-1945 adefiniteplan.com/ FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Alabama Credit Union (205) 777-0938 alabamacu.com

America’s First Federal Credit Union (800) 633-8431 amfirst.org

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

Avadian Credit Union Corporate (205) 985-2828 avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union Greystone (205) 437-3696 avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-7797 avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union of Helena (205) 621-4262 avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union of Pelham (205) 620-2332 avadiancu.com/

BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 bancorpsouth.com

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BBVA Compass (205) 297-1986 bbvacompass.com Bryant Bank (205) 408-6401 bryantbank.com

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DENTAL Albritton & Ardovino Family Dentistry (205) 664-7610 aaFamilyDental.com

Buck Creek Family Dental (205) 624-4570 heartlanddental.com

Calera Dental Center, P.C. (205) 620-3312 caleradentalcenter.com

Gooch Family Dental (205) 991-9892 goochdental.com

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

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

Pelham Parkway Dentistry (205) 620-9220 pelhamdentistry.com

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

Stricklin Dental (205) 663-6644 drstricklin.com

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

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

Oak Mountain Elementary School (205) 682-5230

Oak Mountain High School (205) 682-5200 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/OMHS/ index.html

Pelham City Schools (205) 624-3700 pelhamcityschools.org/

Piedmont International University Birmingham (205) 970-9213 piedmontu.edu

School for Amazing Kids (205) 620-1725 amazingkids.us

Shelby County Board of Education (205) 682-7000 shelbyed.org

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

Shelby County High School (205) 682-6600

Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910

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

The Learning Tree Inc. (334) 991-0614 learning-tree.org/

Thompson High School (205) 685-6700 ths.alabasterschools.org/

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

Vincent Middle/High School (205) 682-7300

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce CB&S Bank (205) 408-5560 cbsbank.com

Central State Bank (205) 605-0350 centralstatebank.com

Central State Bank of Calera (205) 624-6260

eCO Credit Union of Alabaster (205) 226-3912 ecocu.org

First Financial Bank (205) 664-1824 ffbalabama.com

First US Bank (205) 582-1074 firstusbank.com/

First US Bank of Calera (205) 668-0425 firstusbank.com

First US Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3550 firstusbank.com/index.htm

First US of Harpersville (205) 672-8752 firstusbank.com

iBERIABANK (205) 414-3660 iberiabank.com

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Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 933-9933 legacycreditunion.com

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

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 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) 588-7060 noblebank.com

PNC Bank of Meadowbrook (205) 991-5832 pnc.com

Regions Financial NA (205) 264-4993 regions.com

Regions Financial of Columbiana (205) 669-4061 regions.com

Regions Financial of Greystone (205) 980-4400 regions.com

Regions Financial of Helena (205) 685-1680 regions.com

Regions Financial of Inverness (205) 408-1301 regions.com

Regions Financial of Pelham (205) 663-0723 regions.com Regions of Montevallo (205) 665-4708 regions.com

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Renasant Bank at Park Place (205) 716-3475 renasantbank.com/

Renasant Bank of Chelsea (205) 678-2265 renasant.com

Renasant Bank of Pelham (205) 663-3834 renasantbank.com/

Southern States Bank (205) 877-0195 southernstatesbank.net

Synovus (205) 868-4896 synovus.com

Synovus Pelham (205) 803-4593 synovus.com

Trustmark National Bank (205) 665-2591 trustmark.com

Valley National Bank (205) 408-2000 usameribank.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wells Fargo of Inverness (205) 980-2460 wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo of Riverchase (205) 403-4100 wellsfargo.com

Woodforest National Bank (205) 664-3550 woodforest.com

Bluestein-Eggers Wealth Management Merrill Lynch (205) 326-9570 fa.ml.com/alabama/ birmingham/bluesteineggerswealthmanagement

Northwestern Mutual (205) 566-4721 davidevans.nm.com Financial Products & Services Magnolia Wealth Strategies (205) 440-4622 magnoliawealthstrategies.com

State Farm Insurance, Joseph Chambers Agency (205) 663-3276 josephchambers.net

Travis M. Sherman, Retirement Income Consulting, LLC (205) 417-0940 retirement-income.guru FIRE & WATER RESTORATION ServPro of Birmingham (205) 664-6770 servpro.com/franchise.asp?id=2710

FIRE PROTECTION North Shelby Fire and EMS District (205) 991-6439 northshelbyfire.com/

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

Shelby County Commission, District 5 (205) 988-4483

FLOORING, CARPET, HARDWOOD Floor Coverings International (205) 370-9118 birmingham. floorcoveringsinternational.com

Hill’s Carpet (205) 358-7879 hillscarpetstore.com

Iron City Floors (205) 624-2018 ironcityfloors.com

Issis & Sons Carpet (205) 663-2310 issisandsons.com/

City of Alabaster (205) 664-6800 cityofalabaster.com

Shelby County Commission, District 6 (205) 988-0658

City of Birmingham (205) 254-2283 birminghamal.gov

Shelby County Commission, District 7 (205) 985-7179

City of Calera (205) 668-3500 cityofcalera.org

Shelby County Commission, District 8 (205) 982-8717

City of Chelsea (205) 678-7260 cityofchelsea.com/

Shelby County Commission, District 9 (205) 678-2020

City of Columbiana (205) 669-5800 cityofcolumbiana.com

Shelby County Coroner (205) 669-3846

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City of Hoover (205) 444-7500 hooveral.org

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

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Shelby County (205) 670-6550 shelbyal.com Shelby County Circuit Clerk (205) 669-3760 18jc.alacourt.gov Shelby County Commission, District 1 (205) 669-6743 Shelby County Commission, District 2 (205) 427-4289 Shelby County Commission, District 3 (205) 665-9573 Shelby County Commission, District 4 (205) 663-7334

Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (205) 669-3999 shelbyal.com/index.aspx?nid=252 Shelby County Engineer (205) 669-3880 Shelby County Facilities & General Services Department (205) 670-6461 shelbyal.com Shelby County Finance Manager (205) 669-3943 Shelby County Health Department (205) 620-1650 Shelby County Juvenile Services (205) 669-3831 Shelby County Planning Commission (205) 960-7220 shelbyal.com Shelby County Probate Judge (205) 669-3713 Shelby County Property Tax Commission (205) 670-6900 Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (205) 669-4181 shelbyso.com GOVERNMENT - STATE Alabama Senate (205) 620-0116 Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (205) 670-5770 m4a-alabama.org/ Representative April Weaver (205) 541-6424 aprilweaver.com Senator J.T. Waggoner (205) 978-7405 Shelby County Legislative Office (205) 620-6610 shelbylegislators.com/ State Representative Allen Farley (334) 242-7767 State Representative Arnold Mooney State Representative Corley Ellis (334) 242-7600 State Representative Dickie Drake (205) 699-7392

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce State Representative Jack Williams (205) 862-5041 State Representative Jim Carns (334) 242-7600 State Representative Matt Fridy (205) 280-0260 State Senator Cam Ward (205) 566-6746 camward.com State Senator Jim McClendon (205) 467-2656 jimmcclendon.org/ State Senator Slade Blackwell (205) 324-7676 U. S. Representative Gary Palmer 6th Congressional District (205) 968-1290 palmer.house.gov U. S. Senator Doug Jones Office (205) 731-1500 jones.senate.gov

Elise Hearn, Shaklee Independent Distributor (205) 821-2270 elise.myshaklee.com

It’s About Time Urgent Care (205) 657-1719 itsabouttimeuc.com

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HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES Encore Resales Inc. (205) 358-7690 encoreresales.com

Summer Classics (205) 358-9200 summerclassics.com

Urban Home Market (205) 980-4663 urbanhomemarket.com

U. S. Senator Richard Shelby’s Office (205) 731-1384 shelby.senate.gov

HEALTH & BEAUTY Aesthetic Dermatology (205) 588-7000 dermatologistsofbirmingham.com

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Gym Time (205) 624-4040 gymtime.fitness

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

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Champion Sports Medicine (205) 664-3197 myphysio.com

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HOME SERVICES Comfort Caregivers, LLC (205) 730-2358 comfortcaregivers.net

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

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HUMAN RESOURCE OUTSOURCING Staffmark (205) 682-9495 staffmark.com INDIVIDUAL David Nolen

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

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INSURANCE Allstate Insurance - The McGarry Agency (205) 690-3234 agents.allstate.com/hart-mcgarrycalera-al.html

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Farmers Insurance - Joseph Buff Agency (205) 701-4924 agents.farmers.com/al/chelsea/ joseph-buff

Hairston Brown Financial & Insurance Services (205) 685-1333 hairstonbrown.com

Insight Risk Management, LLC Travis J. Keizer (205) 294-1969 irmllc.com

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Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517

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JUNK REMOVAL Junk King of Birmingham (205) 753-9313 junk-king.com/birmingham LANDSCAPING/ VEGETATION CONTROL Heritage Cultivation Specialist (205) 995-3331 heritageltc.com LAWN CARE SERVICES Dirtworks and Bobcat Service, Inc. (205) 620-1818 dirtworksandbobcatservice.com Turf Masters Lawn Care (205) 777-7856 turfmasterslawncare.com LEGAL SERVICES Gregory Law Firm, P.C. (205) 314-4874 gregorylawfirm.us/

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Hampton Inn of Calera (205) 668-6565

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GRAPHIC DESIGN Kopri Signs & Graphics, LLC (205) 903-1642 kopripromotions.com

HEALTH INSURANCE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 bcbsal.org/web/index.html

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MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL Tiger Rock Martial Arts (205) 663-0091 pelhamtrma.com MEDIA ABC 33/40 (205) 982-3942 abc3340.com/

Birmingham Business Journal (205) 322-0000 bizjournals.com/birmingham/

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Alabama Psychiatry (205) 540-7477 alpsychiatry.com

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Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center (205) 668-4308 chiltonshelby.org

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National TeleTherapy Resources (NTR) (205) 245-3068 ntrlink.com

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MUSEUM & ARCHIVES KCH Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767 washingtonmuseum.com/

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Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (205) 939-3699 andrewssportsmedicine.com PAINTING COMMERCIAL AND/ OR RESIDENTIAL Sherwin-Williams Paint Store @ Chelsea (205) 678-3893 sherwin-williams.com PARAMEDICS Regional Paramedical Services (205) 664-1036 rpsems.com PAVING - ASPHALT Glenn Contracting & Paving Co, Inc. (205) 991-0194 glennpaving.com PAYROLL SERVICES AdvaPay Systems (205) 588-2618 advapaysystems.com/

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The Alabaster and Hoover police departments, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabaster Fire Department hosted the Alabaster National Night Out on Crime in the Target parking lot on Oct. 2, giving locals a chance to interact with local first responders.

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The third Pioneer Con was held at Jefferson State Community College’s Shelby-Hoover campus on Wednesday, Oct. 17. Author Phoebe North was the keynote speaker, and the event also featured an aerial silks performance, academic sessions, face painting, games and more.

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Members from the Helena community lined the sidewalk on Hillsboro Parkway near Helena High School the morning of Friday, Oct. 12, awaiting the inaugural HHS homecoming parade.

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WHY I LOVE SHELBY COUNTY Chattahoochee Valley; I was in the City of Harpersville Veterans Day parade; and I participated in the Princess Party for the local Girl Scout troops in Auburn. I was also in many more parades for the holidays and performed for the veterans in Tuscaloosa in December. I will do many things with my personal platform Girls Inc. throughout the year and anything that can help Shelby County.

What advice would you give other young women interested in participating in the pageant?

I would tell them to be confident in who they are. To be themselves and to work hard and prepare and it will get your far. I would also tell them what an incredible director Pam Oliver. She will set you up for success in every way possible.

Makalyn Heaslett Miss Shelby County PHOTO BY KEITH MCCOY

Makalyn Heaslett, 20, is a junior at Auburn University, where she is studying public relations. She is a member of the Sigma Lambda Chapter of Kappa Delta and has served as assistant new member educator and assistant Greek Sing chair. She has also served in Freshman Leadership Program, Emerge Team Leader, Successfully Orientating Students, Auburn University Dance Marathon-High School Relations Committee and Morale. Makalyn is a recipient of the Susan G. Deloney Endowed Memorial Scholarship and the Auburn University Dudley Sponsored Program Scholarship. She is

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a tap dancer, an avid reader and a huge Harry Potter fanatic.

What do you want to do after you graduate college?

I want to work in the sports and entertainment industry, where I can become a “fixer” of problems that athletes or celebrities face in the media.

Why did you decide to participate in the Miss Shelby County Pageant?

What’s something interesting people The Miss Shelby County Pageant is such a might not know about you? prestigious title to hold and has an amazing I have scoliosis with a 32-degree rotation director, Pam Oliver, who inspired me to in my spine. participate in the pageant.

If you could meet someone famous, who would it be?

I would love to meet Ellen DeGeneres because she is such a kind and giving woman. She uses her platform for good and is truly a woman of the people who embraces all types of people. She is always giving back What have you done, and what will you to those in need, highlighting the people in do, as Miss Shelby County? the world doing good and always finds a I have been able to participate in Dairy reason to dance.

Queen’s Miracle Treat Day and Chipotle’s Philanthropy Day raising money for What’s the first place you would take a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. I’ve visitor to in Shelby County? been a part of the grand opening of Cahaba I would take them to Vincent during Dermatology; I have been able to volunteer Christmas, where they can see the state’s at Big For A Day, where we partnered with largest living Christmas tree lit up Big Brothers Big Sisters of the beautifully.

What did you gain from this experience?

I have gained so many experiences in this past few months since becoming Miss Shelby County, such as service, passion, hard work and dedication.

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