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Because every single time Jody and his team of SouthWest Water Company service technicians install a pump at a newly constructed home, they follow a fourteen-point checklist, to ensure everything is just so.

“We always want to meet the customer’s need with the least amount of out-of-pocket expense for them,” Jody says.

His most satisfying days? When he and his crew diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair the problem in one visit.

As a Senior Service Technician, Jody is responsible for maintaining 1,500 pump stations that keep the system running smoothly. And for fixing problems that arise for existing customers, too.

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arts & culture

in every issue

13 From the Vine: Sasha Johns’s Wine Cork Art and Jelly

4 Contributors

22 In Full Swing: Experiencing the New Shelby County Arts Center

food & drink

5 From the Editor 6 #ShelbyLivingMagazine

23 Good Coffee: Freshly Roasted Brews at Adventurer’s Coffee Co.

shelby living weddings 30 Find Your Favorite Color Palette 34 To Do Before I Do: A Wedding Checklist 36 Inspiration: Urban Spring + Country Elegance Styled Shoots 43 Sweet Slices: Cake Samples from Local Bakeries 45 What to Gift Your Bridesmaids & Groomsmen

7 The Guide 12 The Simple Life 70 The Question 71 Business Connections

SL 86 Out & About 94 Marketplace

96 Why I Love Shelby County

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contributors EDITORIAL

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

CONTRIBUTORS Lindsay Dyess Kevin McKee Lisa Phillips Lindsay Schluntz

DESIGN

Angela Caver Jamie Dawkins Kate Sullivan Green Connor Martin-Lively

MARKETING

Kristy Brown Darniqua Bowen Kari George Caroline Hairston Rachel Henderson Rhett McCreight Kim McCulla Jordan Price Viridiana Romero Briana Sanders Jessica Steelman Kerrie Thompson

ADMINISTRATION Hailey Dolbare Mary Jo Eskridge Daniel Holmes 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 part-time in 2016. She now works full-time with the SCAC as the Education Coordinator. In her spare time she enjoys printmaking, selling art, photography and playing the ukulele.

Kevin McKee, Photographer Kevin lives in Columbiana, where he and his family enjoy being active in their community. Most days he is in his office performing the duties of a medical practice administrator, but on good days he can be found running around with cameras slung around his neck. Kevin has photographed in a dynamic array of situations including theater performances, rock concerts, bull riding and aerial photography and has even found himself perched in the rigging of the tall ship H.M.S. Rose.

Lisa Phillips, Writer Lisa has more than 20 years of experience sharing organizational systems and habits that help people find ways to maximize time, space and productivity at home and at the office. She has been writing the Simple Life column in Shelby Living since the magazine was first published. Some of the tips are so simple, yet that’s what’s missing in our brains — the ability to simplify tasks, ideas and problems down to a simple thought or solution. Her husband’s Army assignment in 2000 is what brought them to Shelby County.

Lindsay Schluntz, Writer A Nebraska native now living in the Birmingham area, Lindsay is a creative copywriter with a heart for people and a zeal for words! When she isn’t spending time with friends, traveling to the Cornhusker State to enjoy her family or serving at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, she enjoys writing B2B marketing blogs, ghostwriting books and providing localized content for area magazines.

Shelby Living Magazine is published bi-monthly by Shelby County Newspapers Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051. Shelby Living Magazine is a registered trademark. All contents herein are the sole property of Shelby County Newspapers Inc. [the Publisher]. No part of this periodical may be reproduced without written permission from the Publisher. Please address all correspondence (including but not limited to letters, story ideas and requests to reprint materials) to: Editor, Shelby Living Magazine, P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051.

Shelby Living Magazine is mailed to select households throughout Shelby County, and a limited number of free copies are available at local businesses. Please visit ShelbyLiving.com for a list of those locations. Subscriptions are available at a rate of $16.30 for one year by visiting ShelbyLiving.com or calling (205) 669-3131, ext. 532.

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from the editor

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The sage advice many of us brides-to-be receive is to soak up as many sweet moments as we can on our wedding day. To fully enjoy the finale of all our meticulous planning and arranging and fretting, no matter what snafus might surface, because it’s our day. After mine and Joe’s year-long engagement, I was more than ready five years ago to put this advice into practice and just celebrate our new life together with our family and friends. And I did. I relished every part of our big day, occasionally pausing to think how surreal it was to be the reason for so many people we love to have gathered in one place. I only wish it could have lasted longer, but that’s where our photos come in handy. Every photo I look at in our album takes me back to a sweet moment from those wonderful 12 hours.

I’m sure many of you would agree the day seems to pass quickly, and that’s one reason I love working on our annual wedding issue. It gives couples another chance to reflect on their big days.

One of our favorite parts of the work that’s not really work is reading couples’ back stories – the sometimes unexpected meetings that led to unforgettable first dates, and the proposals that didn’t go according to the original plan but ended up all the more special because of it.

Where the words end, the photos begin. You are about to see yet another collection of lovely wedding photos (shout-out to all the talented photographers!). These exquisite images from couples’ big days highlight their love stories in a vibrant way. And just before the real weddings, you’ll find a color guide by season, a wedding timeline for engagements, cake samples from local bakeries and a gift guide full of ideas for your bridesmaids and groomsmen.

And be sure to check out the features about True Vine Gifts artist Sasha Johns and Calera’s new coffee shop, Adventurer’s Coffee Co. If you have any story ideas for our upcoming issues, you know where to find me. Here’s to a happy and productive new year!

Haley Davenport and Hunter White were engaged at the beach, one of their favorite places. emily.sparacino@shelbyliving.com Photo by Jennifer Oetting Photography Design by Connor Martin-Lively

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THE GUIDE

SPRUE, SPROUT, REROUTE GALLERY EXHIBIT THROUGH JANUARY 10 Shelby County Arts Center Through drawing, sculpture and installation, artists Daisie Hoitsma and Jason Tanner Young address the fragmentation of the everyday, and the systems and routines that connect and sustain. Their exhibit features multiple materials, including copper and aluminum Young has collected and melted to produce a bronze alloy. View the exhibit in person at the Shelby County Arts Center in Columbiana.

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THE GUIDE WHAT TO DO IN SHELBY COUNTY JAN. 7 Writer’s Workshop Parnell Memorial Library 6 p.m.

JAN. 8 Storytime with Mr. Mac Parnell Memorial Library 9:15 a.m.

JAN. 9 Silent Book Club Pelham Public Library 5:45 p.m.

JAN. 11 Natural Hand Scrub Workshop Pelham Public Library 2 p.m.

SPORTS

Birmingham Bulls Hockey Pelham Ice Arena 7:30 P.M. The Birmingham Bulls will take on various opponents on the ice throughout January

and February. Home games take place at the Pelham Ice Arena, located at 500 Amphitheater Road. Buy tickets and see the team’s full schedule at bullshockey. net.

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A Tribute to Patsy Cline Shelby County Arts Center 7:30 P.M. Enjoy an evening of classic country music as innovated by the one and only Patsy Cline

… and performed by the Sassy Brown Band featuring Lauren Brown on vocals and Glen Butts on guitar, leading a band of seasoned musicians. Americana duo The Wallens will open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m.

JANUARY 1

First Day Hike Oak Mountain State Park 5:30 A.M. Start the new year off with a pre-sunrise hike to King’s Chair at Oak Mountain State Park. It’s an early hike, but you can be 10 January/February 2020

among the first to watch the sun rise on the first day of 2020. Meet at the North Trailhead, and if weather isn’t suitable, the group will move the hike to later in the day.

All ages are welcome, but this is considered a more advanced hike for some.

JAN. 15 Homeschool Art Club North Shelby Library 2:30 p.m.

JAN. 16 NSL Book Club North Shelby Library 10:30 a.m.

JAN. 16 Moon to Mars 4-H Club Pelham Public Library 3:30 p.m.

JAN. 21 Kid’s Craft Parnell Memorial Library 3:15 p.m.

JAN. 24 Playdoh Club Parnell Memorial Library 3:30 p.m.

JAN. 28 Computer Class: Digital Tools for Everyday Tasks Parnell Memorial Library 11 a.m.

FEB. 6 Code Club Parnell Memorial Library 3:45 p.m.

THE GUIDE FEB. 13 PJ Storytime Pelham Public Library 6:30 p.m.

FEB. 18 Adult Craft: Paint Night Parnell Memorial Library 6 p.m.

FEB. 20 NSL Book Club North Shelby Library 10:30 a.m.

FEB. 29 GBMEA StringFest Alabaster Performing Arts Center 9 a.m.

FEB. 29 Columbiana Cowboy Day Downtown Columbiana 9 a.m.

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Pelham Polar Plunge Oak Mountain State Park 9 A.M. Take the plunge into icy waters this winter to help provide more than 15,000 Special Olympics Alabama athletes with an opportunity to participate in sports

training and competition programs that help them live longer, happier, healthier lives. Come dressed in a costume for a chance to win bragging rights and cool prizes. Visit pelhampd.com/event-details/ pelham-polar-plunge for more details and to register.

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THE GUIDE AROUND TOWN JAN. 11 Purl on the Plaza Hoover Public Library 11 a.m.

SCHOOLS

BUILDING BRIDGES Pelham City Schools has become one of the latest school districts in the state to partner with Neighborhood Bridges, a charity in Westerville, Ohio, to launch Neighborhood Bridges Pelham, a program that will act as a year-round angel tree bridging community kindness and resources to support neighbors in need. Pelham community members can sign up to receive a weekly email that includes a list of needs identified for local students. Then, community members choose the need they would like to fulfill and deliver the donation to any of the five Pelham Fire Department stations. The fire department will deliver the kindness donations to the student’s school. Visit Neighborhoodbridges.org/community/Pelham-Al or the Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages specific to Neighborhood Bridges Pelham.

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JAN. 16+17 The Isaacs In Concert Hoover Library Theatre 7:30 p.m.

JAN. 16 Tonight at the Wright Movie Night presents The Karate Kid Samford University Wright Center

JAN. 17-18 Symphonie FantastiqueAlabama Symphony Orchestra Alys Stephens Center

JAN. 23- FEB. 9 Cabaret Virginia Samford Theatre

THE GUIDE JAN. 24 Robben Ford Alys Stephens Center

JAN. 27 Drum Tao 2020 Alys Stephens Center JAN. 28 Hoover New Horizons Luncheon with Mayor’s State of the City Address Hoover Senior Center 11 a.m.

FEB. 7-23 Porgy & Bess Red Mountain Theatre Company Cabaret Theater FEB. 15 Regions Superhero 5K Railroad Park FEB. 16 Mercedes Benz Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay

BUSINESS

FLY-IN FOLLOWUP

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and 58 INC. held the inaugural Shelby County Washington D.C. Fly-In in October. A delegation of 20 local leaders across the public and private sector made the trip to discuss Shelby County opportunities. The program was planned by the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Work Group and included a breakfast with the Alabama Congressional Delegation and individual meetings with Sen. Richard Shelby, Sen. Doug Jones and Rep. Gary Palmer’s staff.

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As we start a new decade, it’s easy to reflect on how far we’ve come in 10 years. Toy Story 3 was No. 1 at the box office; the iPad and other tablets were being introduced; Facebook hit 500 million accounts; and fears of online privacy made headlines. Has it really been 10 years if these things still dominate our newsfeed?

We’re constantly looking for new ways to keep our lives streamlined. Yet the answer is the same now as it was in 2010—how does your brain work?

How does your brain best process, remember and track information?

Here are tips when choosing from the multitude of of planners, calendars and apps available. uDecide start/end dates. Paper calendars are printed to run the school year, quarterly or a calendar year.

Owner of SimpleWorks, Simpleworks.guru Moms may prefer an August to July lisa@simpleworks.guru planner, while professionals may find 205.981.7733 the traditional January to December format suits their projects. Decide which one best fits your lifestyle. uElectronic, paper or smartphone. Google Calendar works well when your schedule of appointments needs to be shared with coworkers or family members. Paper is still the most popular, and comes in a variety of sizes from wall to small pocket format.

This works best when your activities and meetings don’t need to be shared since a paper planner tends to be more personal. uCustomize. Paper systems offer many options to customize your day and week, such as lists, to-do sections, brain dumps, goal setting, food tracking and even a fitness section. Cal Calendar and Jorte apps allow you to synchronize calendars, schedules and task lists on multiple devices. Both paper and app-based versions are designed to be visual with your choice of stickers, colors and fonts. uUpdate with ease. Regardless of format, a calendar needs to be updated regularly. Be aware of how easy it is to alter an appointment. Birthdays don’t change, but dentist appointments do. uMonth-at-a-glance. Seeing a whole month at once allows for better time management. When you see the “heavy” spots in your month, you’re able to rearrange, cancel or say no to further commitments that may lead to stress and overwhelm.

Ask yourself, “What fits my needs and method of reminders?” versus “What is everyone else using?” This is an individual choice that fits your unique method of capturing dates, details and data for your lifestyle. When you find the right system for you, stick with it so that in 2030 we won’t be having this same conversation! It’s that simple.

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ARTS

FROM THE VINE

Sasha Johns turns discarded wine corks into gifts—and wine itself into a sweet spread.

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The clock reads 12:30 p.m. as Sasha Johns stands up from her kitchen table to make coffee on a Friday afternoon. She rose early to drive the students on her Shelby County bus route to school, and in another hour, she’ll need to sweep out her bus before starting the afternoon rounds. The coffee will help to keep her productive during the hours in between—the hours that find Sasha seated at an old wooden writing desk in her craft room, a mishmash of wine corks and wires and bits and baubles spread out before her, waiting to be turned into ornaments and wreaths and floor mats like the one under her feet as she boils water for her coffee at the stove.

Sasha, also affectionately known as the “wine cork lady” among some of her acquaintances, can take what a wine connoisseur might say is just a stopper for a bottle of her favorite vintage and give

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it new purpose in a piece of jewelry, a seasonal decoration or even, yes, a kitchen mat. And she makes and sells wine jelly, which is exactly what it sounds like: jelly made with different types of wine.

The question she hears most often is not “how do you make these things?” but “how did you find yourself making these things?” Her story, like that vintage from the cellar, is years in the making.

As an artist’s daughter, Sasha was exposed to art at a young age and developed an affinity for it. “I’ve been raised in it all my life,” she says. “It’s my creative outlet.” When she received a bad grade on an activity in kindergarten because her coloring strayed outside the confines of the drawing, her mother came to her defense, telling her—and her teacher—that Sasha should be allowed to be as creative as she wanted to be in her art. “It is a thing

Sasha Johns repurposes discarded wine corks for jewelry, ornaments and other items in her True Vine Gifts line.

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Art was always in Sasha’s life, but it didn’t move to the forefront until she was an adult, navigating wifehood, motherhood and living in a new city, Atlanta. It was there that she made her first wine cork wreath for a silent auction for charity. She thought it was “cute and cool,” but she wasn’t sure how it would be received. She quickly found out when she started receiving requests from people for the wreaths. And then, she started getting requests from people for other items they wanted her to make out of wine corks. She accepted each new request as a fun challenge to feed her creativity.

Also in Atlanta, Sasha followed her gardener’s green thumb to a group of women called the Chattahoochee Unit of the Herb Society of America who met at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. “I was just interested in growing mint and stuff,” she says. “I went to it in my free time.” The women immediately welcomed Sasha—the youngest of the group by about 20 years—into their fold, and she blossomed in the warmth of their friendship. They were gardeners, but more than that, Sasha says, they were

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be missed). The name is rooted primarily in her faith as a follower of Jesus Christ and points to John 15, which begins with: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful” (NIV). It’s her faith that has defined her life in times of joy and sorrow—and the gray area in between where feelings tend to bleed into each other. “I am a believer and I hope that comes out to people when they get to know me. I Sasha also makes and sells different flavors of wine jelly. want to make things that speak to people, and if it helps them trust God in some way, that’s even foodies. They brought dishes they made with herbs better.”

Her wine jelly comes with a side of humor, too. “I they had grown at home to each meeting for potluck meals. One of the women made wine jelly, a tell people Jesus turned water into wine, and I commodity Sasha had never tried. Once she did, turned it into jelly so the Baptists can have some,” though, she was ready to try her hand at making her she says. All jokes aside, though, the wine jelly and own. The jelly became a sweet and fitting branch of cork gifts give Sasha an opportunity to talk to her burgeoning wine cork art business, which people, to share her heart and her faith with them. continued to gain steam after she and her family Some of her regular customers have become friends she wouldn’t have met without the business. All moved back to Alabama.

Sasha has operated an Etsy shop for her wine because she decided to put discarded corks to use in jelly and cork gift line, True Vine Gifts, for seven new creations.

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Sasha stands in her craft room next to what she calls the wall of inspirations, a mixture of art and words that were gifted to her or simply inspire her.

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ARTS COUNCIL CORNER

CAUSE TO CELEBRATE

The new Shelby County Arts Center is open just in time for a new year of classes and exhibits.

BY LINDSAY DYESS PHOTOS BY KEITH MCCOY The Shelby County Arts Council has officially started the new year in the new Shelby County Arts Center in Columbiana.

After a move-in and soft launch in late fall 2019, the SCAC is back in full swing of classes and events. There are so many great things happening at the Shelby County Arts Council, and you are invited to be a part of them.

We offer classes in painting, photography, pottery, writing, drawing and kids’ art, as well as a variety of weekend workshops and private music lessons. Our gifted instructors are local artists and musicians who have the knowledge and skills to teach a variety of age and skill levels. Membership is not required to take classes; everyone in the community is welcome. Become a better artist or learn a new skill at the SCAC. Information about current class offerings, private lessons and workshops is available at Shelbycountyartscouncil.com.

On Feb. 22, the Federated Women’s Clubs of Columbiana will host the Celebration of the Arts Luncheon in the Grande Hall of the Shelby County Arts Center. Each year the Culture Club, Vignette Club and Novella Club work together to put on this fundraising event to benefit the programing of the Shelby County Arts Council. The 2020 theme will be the Roaring ’20s with special musical entertainment

by Three on a String. Dig out your flapper dress and grab your feather boa and celebrate the arts with us.

Lunch will be provided by The Fish Market, and art from local artists will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $25 each or $250 for a table for eight.

Proceeds from this event help support the SCAC community programs which include: ArtAbilities, which provides art and music lessons to children with special needs at no cost to the schools; Writing Our Stories, an anti-bullying creative writing program taught in three Shelby County middle schools; and art and music therapy for students at 24 January/February 2020

the Shelby County Juvenile Detention Center.

Tickets for the event are available at Shelbycountyartscouncil.com.

Don’t forget to check out our great Black Box Theater events for 2020 like The Cleverlys joining us for the first time in the new theater on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com for tickets and class registration, and follow our Facebook page for the latest news and updates.

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BIG ADVENTURES

The owners of Calera’s new coffee shop explain what makes their brews so unique—and tasty.

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This was the conclusion that Taylor Neal, Andrew Wages and Kenny Spradlin came to after drinking a “pretty terrible cup of coffee” together. Thus, the decision to try to make their own from scratch was born. They purchased a bag of green coffee beans online along with an air popcorn popper and roasted their first batch of beans. “Roasting coffee beans is what really sets coffee apart from the runof-the-mill stuff. We went through around 100 different beans before we settled on what we use now,” Neal says.

batch has a different time and temperature. Each different setting brings out a different flavor,” he explains. “For instance, our dark roast is a Columbian bean, roasted at our highest temperature, for the longest time, for as long as we can without burning the bean.”

After progressively improving their processes and equipment, the trio of friends decided to share their success and began selling their various roasts online. The online store at adventurerscoffee.co features their beans, which can be purchased in whole bean or ground form, for delivery anywhere in the world.

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The idea of opening a local shop began percolating about a year ago. “A café came as a second thought,” Neal says. “But we figured, why not do it all in one?”

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Taylor Neal, Andrew Wages and Kenny Spradlin chose maps from Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and World of Warcraft to be painted on the walls of their coffee shop, Adventurer’s Coffee Co., as a nod to fantasy genres.

The three co-owners decided on the name Adventurer’s Coffee Co. for their 2,500-square-foot physical café storefront, now open in historic downtown Calera. “The name came from the concept that—in our mind, at least—everyone yearns for adventure. For us, that’s all sort of shaped by our collective pasts. We’re nerdy guys and outdoorsy guys. We grew up playing Dungeons and Dragons, and Warcraft and reading authors like Tolkien. We’re also the kinds of guys that love to go hike, pitch a tent and settle around a campfire.”

The names assigned to the various coffee beans used serve to inspire coffee shop patrons to embark on their own caffeinated adventures as they face their individual days: Dungeons and Dark Roasts, Faire Maiden and Bean to the Future, to name a few of the creatively named roasts.

ESTABLISHING A BASE CAMP The developing atmosphere of the café is being designed to reflect an adventurer’s spirit. “We’re doing something that—at least we haven’t seen it—hasn’t been done before. We wanted to hearken back to elements of the fantasy genres, so we put fantasy aesthetics in place. When you come in, there are maps painted on the walls taken from things like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and World of Warcraft,” Neal says.

And the café’s location in Calera seemed to be a no-brainer for the coffee shop founders. “Calera has such a rich and diverse history, which is why we looked into the downtown area and decided to settle here. We’re close to the interstate, close to the

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customers have been excited, welcoming and just outright wonderful,” Neal says.

“We can’t even begin to explain how thankful we are to our community!”

ACKNOWLEDGING THE EVERYDAY ADVENTURERS One of the ways the owners demonstrate their recognition to heroic adventurers is by giving uniformed police, firefighters, soldiers and emergency medical personnel Co-owners Taylor Neal and a free small coffee every day. Educators Kenny Spradlin stand outside of Adventurer’s Coffee, located receive special discounts as well. off Highway 25 in Calera.

“Adventurers should drink good coffee,” they say with smiles. “But it’s our belief that anything can be an adventure if you let it. You don’t schools, close to the University of Montevallo and only a short distance from Alabaster, as well,” he even have to leave your backyard. It’s a movie, a game, that book, and we hope our coffee can also adds.

The locally owned artisanal roasting and brewing inspire an adventure of its own.”

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FIND YOUR PALETTE

A cohesive wedding aesthetic starts with colors, so here’s a guide to shades trending by season for inspiration.

Consider your setting, and pick a base color and accents that you gravitate toward.

ILLUSTRATED BY KATE SULLIVAN GREEN | PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

spring DUSTY BLUE CAMEO NUDE PASTEL YELLOW WHITE AND GREEN WHITE AND BLUSH PASTELS (see pg. 32) NEUTRALS LIGHT BLUE CHAMPAGNE

fall BURGUNDY/RICH RED EMERALD GREEN MARIGOLD (see pg. 32) MAROON, PINK, IVORY AND GREEN MAUVE, PINK, IVORY AND GREEN CHARCOAL GREY

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summer PEACH SOFT BLUSH VIBRANT CORALS (see pg. 32) WHITE AND GREEN PINK AND GREEN DUSTY ROSE AND LIGHT PINK DUSTY / PALE BLUE

winter PLUM/LILAC (see pg. 32) TAUPE GREYS MAROON, RED + GREEN IVORY AND GREENS WHITE WITH GREENERY

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TO DO BEFORE I DO

12 months out n Work on Your Budget

Figure out who is contributing and how much, think what items are the highest priority for you, and start your spreadsheet.

n Make a Guest List n Select the Venue n Hire a Wedding Planner n Determine Formality and Theme n Select the Caterer

11 months out

n Hire Essential Vendors Photographers, bands, DJs, florists and videographers book early, so do your research, ask good questions and get them booked.

n Buy the Dress

n Send Save-the-Dates

10 months out

8 months out

n Book Hotel Blocks

n Select Bridesmaids’ Dresses

n Create a Wedding Website

7 months out

n Dress Shopping

n Take Engagement Photos n Look at Invitations Start talking to a designer or stationer if you are wanting a custom suite, or wait until six months out if you are going a less involved route.

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9 months out

n Register for Gifts

n Book Rehearsal Dinner Venue Traditionally, the groom’s family hosts this part of the weekend.

n Book Ceremony Musicians n Order Rental Items

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6 months out n Hire an Officiant

5 months out

n Book Transportation n Book the Honeymoon n Secure the Groom’s Attire

4 months out n Taste Testings

n Buy Wedding Bands n Hair and Makeup Trial

3 months out

n Order the Invitations n Brainstorm Guest Favors and Gift Bags

n Write Your Vows n Work on the Ceremony Bible verses or quotes? What song to walk down the aisle to? Traditional vows or writeyour-own? Start talking through this lineup.

2 months out

n Send the Invitations Eight weeks out is the typical timeline, with RSVPs due one month before the wedding.

n Dress Fitting

n Buy Wedding Party Gifts + Small Items

Start with your bridesmaids and groomsmen and also consider buying table numbers, toasting flutes, a cake topper, guest book, ring bearer or flower girl accessories, a garter and a hanger for the wedding dress.

1 month out

n Assemble Gift Bags n Pay Vendors Get ahead of the game to make sure this is done in advance. Put cash in tip envelopes for your planner and delegate someone to distribute too.

n Create a Seating Chart n Break in the Wedding Shoes

n Get the Marriage License

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Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes

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bailey beasley JUNE 14, 2019 PHOTOS BY CRU PHOTO

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How You Met: He (Coleman) is my (Bryanna’s) high school sweetheart. We started dating when I was 17. We stayed together throughout college as well.

The Proposal: He told me that his friend wanted to make a video for his videography classes. I thought that was weird but did not think anything of it.

He let his friend take charge, which was good because it made the videography story more believable. We went to the river in town and there was a chapel. I remember thinking that we should

probably leave because the whole place was decorated with flowers going down the aisle. I thought there was a wedding about to happen because it was a Sunday. His friend then asked us to walk down the aisle together for the video. This shows how gullible I really am because I had no idea until he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. It was a dream!

Favorite Moment: Before the ceremony, Coleman and I and the entire wedding party went to the house and

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All the pictures were done, and the busyness of the day had died down. We just relaxed. It was my family and his and all the groomsmen and bridesmaids. We all prayed together before walking down the aisle, and it was the most amazing thing.

the details Wedding Venue: Douglas Manor Wedding Planner: Kasey Youngblood at Kay + Co. – Photography and Coordinating Collective Florist: Family (Lora Gowers, Haleigh Gowers and Gail Coleman) Caterer: Classic Catering Cakes: Classic Catering Videographer: Down in Front Productions

Invitations: Minted Wedding Dress: Bella’s Hoover Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie Hair & Makeup: Seventh Heaven Salon – hair, Brooklyn Walden – makeup Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Mr Burch Formal Wear Music: DJ Ricky Ruston Rehearsal Dinner: Timberline Golf Club

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davenport white DECEMBER 15, 2018

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How You Met: Hunter played sports against my (Haley’s) brother growing up, so we always seemed to end up in the same places. We took notice of each other in high school, but neither of us knew the other had a crush. We kept up through social media in college, but never acted on the high school crush. After college, we ran into each other and Hunter asked me to go to dinner. The rest was history; we were inseparable!

The Proposal: Hunter and I share a love for the beach. Both of our families

have beach houses, and they are our favorite places to visit. We had a free weekend, so we decided to skip town and head to the beach. I thought it was just one of our usual quick weekend trips, but I was in for a surprise. He asked me if we could get dressed up and go down to the beach at sunset to take some pictures together. Once we got down there, he asked to go on a walk. He began talking about our future together and then dropped to one knee and popped the big question. It was perfect!

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Favorite Moment: We both really enjoyed the special moment alone together after we said our vows in front of friends and family. It was special to be able to reflect on the day and that we had chosen to spend our lives together.

What You Are Doing Now: I am working as a kidney transplant surgery nurse practitioner at UAB Hospital. Hunter is working as a cardiac intensive care unit nurse at UAB Hospital, and he is also an officer in the United States Army Nurse Corps. We live in Chelsea.

the details Wedding Venue: Douglas Manor Florist: Kathy Thomas Designs Caterer: The Happy Catering Co. Cakes: Bride – Wedding Cakes by Jan (Jan O’Donnell), Groom – Daughters Baking Videographer: Awaken Films Invitations: Fine Paperwork Wedding Dress: Bella’s Bridal and Formal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: Makeup Mel (Melissa Bogardus) Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse Music: DiJital Entertainment Transportation: Coats Classic Cars LLC Photo Booth: DiJital Entertainment

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brown kelley APRIL 27, 2019 PHOTOS BY CINDERELLA WEDDING CO.

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How You Met: Whitney and Benjamin knew each other from growing up in neighboring cities and attending Pelham High School, but they never met until years later, after they graduated from UAB and became members at Church of the Highlands.

One Sunday following church, the two said hello. A few years later, Ben asked Whitney on a date. She agreed and they met at a local downtown restaurant, knowing instantly they were meant to be.

The Proposal: Local artists and musicians filled the streets of the River District in Savannah, Georgia, on a Friday evening in October 2019.

Whitney and Benjamin headed down to the water to listen to a band and have dinner. As they walked along the water bank, a photographer was set up taking pictures. Whitney said, “Let’s ask her to take a picture of us.” A few moments later, the music stopped, and Benjamin got down on one knee and asked Whitney to marry him.

Whitney didn’t know Benjamin had

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What You Are Doing Now: Benjamin and Whitney live in Atlanta, Georgia, where they have bought a new house and are actively involved in their new church and community. Benjamin is starting doctorate school, and Whitney works in alumni relations and admissions for a doctorate program. They are excited to be expecting a baby this year.

the details Wedding Venue: Gorham’s Bluff Florist: Blue Thistle Caterer: Gorham’s Bluff Cakes: Diann Laney at Gorham’s Bluff Videographer: Cinderella Wedding Co. Invitations: Grace Kreinbrick Design at Minted.com Wedding Dress: Gia by Crystal Design Bridesmaid Dresses: Birdy Grey Hair & Makeup: Emily Jo and Carly

Cammisa Groom/Groomsmen Attire: JoS. A. Bank Music: Dr. Drexel Rayford and Melanie Rodgers Bohemian/Vintage Rentals: The Copper Quail Linens: White Table Specialty Linens Calligraphy: Carmina Bioc and Woodland Custom Design

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mckoy cofer JULY 20, 2019

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How You Met: We met in the sixth grade at Columbiana Middle School. We had band class together for two years and became really good friends, and then in the eighth grade, he (Kyle) finally asked me (Jordan) to be his girlfriend. We are really blessed to have found each other so young. We were able to share all of our homecomings, proms, softball and baseball games, college formals, and many milestones together.

The Proposal: We made plans to go to the beach with two of our best friends in

the summer of 2018. Our friends had gotten engaged earlier that year, so I was told the plan was for me to take some engagement pictures for them. I was telling them how to pose when they asked me and Kyle to demonstrate for them while they held my camera. Once I handed my camera over, Kyle started saying the sweetest things and got down on one knee while our friends took pictures and recorded the whole thing. Looking back now, I can remember seeing how nervous Kyle was and how excited our friends were earlier that day, but I was totally oblivious.

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Favorite Details: My brother playing the saxophone to our first dance. Our song was “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis, and my brother memorized the whole song for us. We also honored Kyle’s late father during the ceremony and reception. He was not physically there, but he was definitely there in spirit. I had a piece of my mother’s dress wrapped around my bouquet too along with a handkerchief from my sorority with my badge and two of my sister’s badges pinned to it.

the details Wedding Venue: Douglas Manor Florist: Main Street Florist in Columbiana Videographer: Modern Media Wedding Dress: Bella Couture Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie Hair and Makeup: Asia Davison

Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse Music: Ruston Entertainment Invitations: Bell Jackson Bride’s Cake: Hannah Whitner Groom’s Cake: Barb’s Cakes

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How You Met: We (Dasha and Ross) met in an English class when we were freshmen at Chelsea High School.

We quickly became friends that year (2011) and then started dating sophomore year (2012). Our love story began when we were in high school, and our love and friendship has continued to grow over the last seven years together!

The Proposal: We were supposed to be going on a date and because of “traffic” we had to re-route and go a different way.

On the way there, he pulled into Veterans

Park and asked me to get out of the car and walk with him to a tree that we used to sit under during the springtime. This was a special spot for us because under that tree we talked about our future together.

As we got to the tree, he asked me to spend the rest of my life with him and I said yes.

We celebrated with our families after!

Wedding Dress: My wedding dress was my favorite detail of the wedding—I first saw it online at BHLDN and then went to Atlanta with my mom and grandmother to try it, and we all

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Favorite Moment: My favorite moment of the entire day was having all of our favorite people under the same roof. It was so fun to share our favorite day with the people who mean so much to us.

What You Are Doing Now: We are now living in Vestavia Hills. Ross is working as a nurse at UAB, and I am working as an adoption specialist at Lifeline Children’s Services.

the details Wedding Venue: Christ Church at Odenville Wedding Planner: Gina Grace Florist: Linda Flowers Caterer: Bridal Garden Cakes: Bride – Katie M. Dickerson; Groom – Publix Bakery Invitations: Etsy Wedding Dress: BHLND

Bridesmaid Dresses: Lulus Hair & Makeup: Wildflower Hair & Bera Beauty Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Mr Burch Formal Wear Ceremony Music: Piano – Bobby and Ann Coe, Guitar – Evan Mealins Reception Music: Feel the Beat Entertainment

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ingram williams SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

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How You Met: Alfredo and I (Meradith) had been going to the same gym for years. I don’t initiate conversations with strangers easily, but Alfredo had long hair with a man bun at the time. So one day I walked up to him and asked him if he had a hair tie I could use. (Yes, that’s the best I could come up with.) After that, we didn’t talk for about six months. Then one day he saw me again at the gym and asked me out on a date.

The Proposal: Alfredo planned a nice dinner for us at Fleming’s. I was somewhat

expecting a proposal at the restaurant because we had been ring shopping a few months prior. However, after a lovely evening out, we left to go home. My mother called me saying that my dad hurt his back, and she needed help getting in the car to take him to the doctor. When we got to my parents’ house, all the lights were off. There was a trail lit up with candles leading me to a spot where there were pictures of me and Alfredo. He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. All of my loved ones came up from the basement to celebrate with us.

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Favorite Moment: The majority of my family is Italian, so we had a big fat Italian wedding. There is a traditional Italian wedding dance that we do at all the weddings to a song called “Cela Luna/Lazy Mary.” The bride and groom are in the middle of the dance floor, the bridal party, parents, and siblings are circled around them, and the rest of the wedding guests are circled around everyone a larger circle. One circle goes clockwise while the other goes the opposite.

I loved it because I finally got to be in the middle where all the fun is!

the details Wedding Venue: Douglas Manor Wedding Planner: Cathy Lovoy Florist: Cathy Lovoy Caterer: Majestic Catering Cakes: Dana Crim Beasley Videographer: Jonas Marquez Invitations: Christy Ingram Wedding Dress: Bridal Bliss in Homewood (Designer: Allure) Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal

Hair & Makeup: Carlie Milstead and Scotland Simpkins Groom’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse Music: Jerry DiChiara – DJ Transportation: 1968 Studebaker Driver: “Pops,” bride’s grandfather Photography: Courtney & Michael Ray, second shooter Piper Vine (Julie Johnson)

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kleimeyer boozer JULY 27, 2019 PHOTOS BY JE VOIS PHOTOGRAPHY

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How You Met: At lunch, my (Shelby’s) friend ran into some people from her church. She told me I should go to the Young Professionals Group at Shades Mountain Baptist Church because “a cute guy joined recently” and we would “look really cute together.” I laughed it off, but eventually attended the group. The “cute guy,” Jim, was in the same class! Another member brought him over to meet me. Jim introduced himself and sat next to me during the class. The rest was history!

The Proposal: Jim and I had been talking about marriage for a few months. But the Saturday he proposed, Dec. 15, he was determined not to make plans with me and I was getting upset.

On the one weekend we both had off, we weren’t going anywhere or doing anything fun. I had talked him into getting lunch, and on the way back, Jim said, “OK, I’ll pick you up in 30 minutes.

We are going on a date.” Jim picked me up, and during the entire car ride I was trying to guess what we were doing. He kept quiet and all the backroads

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He parked the car and was like, “Let’s go for a walk.” He turned towards me and said he had been waiting 27 years to find me. He then got choked up, paused for a second and told me he loved me. He then got on one knee. I was so happy!

the details Wedding Venues: Mountain Brook Baptist Church and Inverness Country Club Florist: Bloom and Petal

Cakes: Magic Muffins Invitations: Minted Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander Hair & Makeup: Kendall Vickery

What You Are Doing Now: Living in Shelby County and loving the newly married life!

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oliveira hoxter OCTOBER 12, 2019

PHOTOS BY JESSICA HAYWALD PHOTOGRAPHY

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How You Met: We met online, and our first date was in Homewood – dinner at Jinsei.

After our first date, we saw each other every day and very shortly after, we decided to be in a relationship.

I (Renata) had kids from a previous marriage, and they loved him. They would ask about him every day.

The proposal: Four months later, I

had a work conference scheduled at the beach and he went with me.

Before we hit I-65 South, he took me to Diamonds Direct, and the diamond specialist had choices of rings ready that Eric had previously chosen for me to pick from.

Favorite Moment: Our wedding was super laid back. We did not do a formal

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dinner, and we had an open bar before the ceremony that was short and sweet.

We just really wanted to spend time with family that came from out of the country and out of state and have the best time ever.

My favorite moment was probably the speeches. Unforgettable.

the details Wedding Venue: Cat-n-Bird Winery Wedding Planner: Heather Maxwell Florist: Bryanna Booth (Vera Flora) Caterer: El Barrio Cakes: Viviane Lacerda Videographer: Laneisha Maxwell Invitations: Magnet Street

Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal, altered

by Hollow to Hem Hair & Makeup: Lindsay Hisey Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse Music: Michael Hux

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black mercier JUNE 22, 2019

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How You Met: Charlie and I (Olivia) were in the Chelsea High School Band together and started out as just friends.

We started dating when I brought him a milkshake after he got his wisdom teeth out my senior year (2013). We dated through college at the University of Alabama and marched in the Million Dollar Band together.

The Proposal: Charlie set it up in his apartment. He had a bunch of pictures of us around a new Bible (with my new name engraved on the front cover) opened to 1

Corinthians 13:4-8, the verses describing the characteristics of love.

Favorite Moment: My favorite moment from the day was the surprise daddy/daughter dance my dad and I did. We wanted our dance to make us laugh instead of cry. So I asked my high school dance teacher from my dance studio, Karen Guarino, to choreograph a fun dance for us. It started out as a typical slow-dance to a sappy song, then the music skipped and we broke out into a dance. The final

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surprise was when my two sisters joined us, and we ended the dance in a big family group hug.

Favorite Details: Big Al’s appearance and the milkshake bar. We asked Big Al from UA to come for an hour at the reception because we were so involved with the football team in the band, and we love the school so much. He came and danced, did a congo line and took photos with everyone.

And we had the idea to have a milkshake bar because we started dating over a milkshake.

the details Wedding Venues: North Shelby Baptist Church and Douglas Manor Wedding Planner: Melissa Young Florist: Boxwood and Bows Caterer: Happy Catering Company Cakes: Barb’s Cakes (bride’s cake) and Virginia Herring (groom’s cake) Videographer: Wayne Morris Invitations: Shutterfly

Wedding Dress: Diane’s Formal Affair Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: Summer Houston Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Belk Music: Jerry Bullock (pianist for ceremony), Chuck Holderfield from DiJital Entertainment (DJ at reception) Transportation: Accent Luxury Limo

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What’s your favorite memory from your wedding?

Getting all of my family and my wife’s family together in one spot. We are all pretty spread out, so it really meant a lot. Also, dedicating myself to the woman I love. There’s no one else I’d rather spend eternity with.

So many, but our precious two year old niece and nephew as flower girl and ring bearer! They were so sweet and did great! There was candy on the front pew waiting for them.

When it was over! I planned and bought everything myself. It was very stressful!

I have been married 40 years and my dad passed away when I was 16 and my older brother gave me away at my wedding.

-Charles Simpson

-Tonya Jones

-Teresa K Givan

-Joy Bakane Andrews

MORE HEAD-OUT EXAMS

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JANUARY 2019 BUSINESS CONNECTIONS 5th Annual “Shelby County Business Outlook Conference” Presenting Sponsor

outlook for Shelby County will be.

Following the panel presentation, Dr. Stephen Craft, Dean of the Stephens Business School at the University of Montevallo, will provide an overview of the results from the 2020 Business Outlook Survey for

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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 make a reservation, by email at info@shelbychamber.org or by telephone at 205-6634542.

Chamber’s 39th “Annual Meeting” Scheduled for January 29

The Chamber’s Annual Meeting, scheduled for January 29 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 2020 Business Outlook Survey for Shelby County.

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Time will also be taken to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments.

The event will be held at the

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$20 per person for Chamber investors ($30 for “Future” investors).

For more information, or to make a Pelham Civic Complex & Ice reservation, please contact the Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Chamber at info@ Pelham, with doors opening at shelbychamber.org, by 10:45 AM for networking and the telephone at 205-663-4542 or program beginning at 11:15AM. register online at www.

A limited number of tickets for shelbychamber.org.

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On January 29, make plans to join a panel of top-level executives from various business sectors in Shelby County (finance, real estate, healthcare, manufacturing and technology) as they provide their respective business outlooks for 2020.

This fifth annual event, cohosted by the University of Montevallo’s Stephens College of Business and The Shelby County Chamber will focus on what the 2020

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HEALTH FOCUS OF THE MONTH

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Your Pharmacist Should Be Your Advocate in Medication Management

Most of us take one or more medications daily, and if you are living with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure or diabetes, the amount and complexity of medications prescribed can grow rapidly. Taking your medications as directed has numerous health and safety benefits. Over time, appropriate medication management can help to control chronic health conditions which can lead to an overall improvement in your health. This can be a challenge for anyone, especially if you are under the care of multiple physicians at the same time. The good news is that everyone has access to an expert in medication management – your local pharmacist.

Pharmacists are medication experts and can track your medications while being mindful of potential drug interactions that could affect

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your health. In addition, your pharmacist can serve as an advocate by working alongside the rest of your healthcare team in managing your medication therapy safely and appropriately.

The local pharmacist is the most accessible healthcare provider for most people and the value of using a pharmacy that will provide the services and care that pharmacists are trained to provide will make a huge difference in your overall health.

Daniel Blair, Pharm.D., BCPS, believes that taking the time to build relationships with his patients makes all the difference in providing each individual with the care they need. Daniel owns and operates Blair Pharmacy in Alabaster and combines this personal

attention with advanced training and cutting edge technology to bring something unique to Shelby County.

To help with improving medication adherence, Daniel has a special medication packaging robot that allows for daily medication regimens to be sealed in plastic bags with directions attached.

Blair Pharmacy is the only community pharmacy in Shelby County with this technology and it comes at no extra cost to patients. Additionally, patients using Blair Pharmacy benefit from Daniel’s designation as a drug information specialist and his advanced practice credentialing in pharmacotherapy.

Daniel’s advice to anyone interested in improving their overall wellbeing is to talk to your pharmacist. Many people do not realize the benefits of working closely with their pharmacist.

Building that

relationship is one of the best things you can do for your health and there are pharmacists in Shelby County who provide those extra services for their patients. If you routinely take several medications or live with a chronic condition, seeking out that pharmacist that will go the extra mile for you may just change your life.

Written By: Zac Curren, Pharm.D. / MPH Candidate 2021 Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy Reem Yousif, Pharm.D. Candidate 2021 Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy Article contributed by:

YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK (November 1– November 26, 2019)

- Responded to 71 requests for business & community information.

- Notarized 3 documents for Shelby County Companies.

- Facebook: 30 “new likes” 435 “views”, 7,681 “post reaches” and 3,632 “total likes”.

- Twitter: 44 ‘tweets’, 6,492 “tweet impressions”, 51 “profile visits”, 4 “mentions” 3,083 “followers”, - Instagram: 1,221 “posts”, 1,080 “followers” - LinkedIn: 415 “followers”

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CELEBRATING GROWTH

Buck Creek Coffee - Pelham, AL - 205-624-3733

Bohemia Bar and Grill - Alabaster, AL - 205-624-3003

Altitude Trampoline Park - Pelham, AL - 205-874-9040

MedCenter Mazda - Pelham, AL - 205-226-0929

Shelby County High School Working Wildcats - Columbiana, AL

Valley Ridge Family Dentistry - Highway 280 - 205-739-2175

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Myrtle Jane’s - Pelham, AL - 205-664-4333

The Shelby County Chamber

Ambassador of the Month

TSCC Board of Directors (as of 8/5/2019)

Presenting Sponsor OFFICERS

Ms. Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries–Vincent Hills

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Chair-Elect Mr. Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc.

Congratulations to Cindy Edmunds for achieving Ambassador of the Month.

Cindy is a real estate agent with ARC Realty, and has been helping buyers & sellers for over 18 years. She loves what ARC stands for, “A Relationship Company”, and feels that is what makes the difference in working with an agent from ARC Realty. “We care for each other like a family at ARC and we, in turn, show that same care with our clients.”

Cindy enjoys helping people with all types of real estate transactions. “Whether you

need to upsize, down size, move across town, or move across the country, I can help!”

She works with a lot of first time home buyers, as well as people relocating to Birmingham for the first time.

She feels that her listening skills, patience, and attention to detail is what makes her a great agent.

Cindy has been married to her college sweetheart, Kirk, for 32 years and they have two grown children.

She loves spending time with her family & friends, going to concerts & sporting events, reading, and traveling. If you have a real estate need or question, you can contact Cindy at 205-2292774 or cedmunds@ arcrealtyco.com.

Education Connections

Join industry, administrators, teachers, students and parents on January 14 at Oak Mountain High School and January 28th at Helena High School from 8:15AM to 9:30AM to discuss:

uStrategies to prepare students for the workforce

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

For planning purposes please RSVP to Pari Barzegari (pari@ shelbychamber.org).

Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Dr. Jay Crisman 280 Animal Medical Center Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Ms. Carol Bruser University of Montevallo Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Mr. Daniel Listi Shelby Baptist Medical Center Vice Chair, Finance & Administration Mr. Bill Keller Renasant Bank 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 Chair Mr. Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union DIRECTORS Chris Cano Alabama Power Company Stephen Dawkins Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Mr. Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Ms. Kelly Thrasher Fox Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC

Mr. Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union Mr. Tim Benefield Buffalo Rock Company Ms. April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC Keith Richards Taziki’s Mediterranean Café’ Mike Swinson Spire Alabama, Inc. Ms. Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty Mr. Paul Barber Valent Group Mr. Matthew Hogan Bama Budweiser of Shelby County Ms. Brittani Morris State Farm Insurance - Brittani Morris Agency Mr. Casey Morris McLeod Software Mr. Fred Smith Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Mr. Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance Mr. Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College Ms. Laura Clarke Synovus Bank Mr. Jeff Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. Ms. Bridgette Jordan Smith City of Vincent Mr. Craig Sorensen SouthWest Water Company 2020 Chamber Chair Appointments To Be Determined (*) Serving a one-year term in 2019

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2020 Legislative Preview Luncheon with Shelby County Delegation The Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Work Group will host the annual “State Legislative Preview Luncheon” featuring the Shelby County state legislative delegation as they prepare for the upcoming legislative session. This meeting will provide area businesspeople with the opportunity to meet with the County’s state

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legislative delegation prior to the State Legislature’s convening in Montgomery.

The luncheon will be from 11:30AM - 1:00PM on January 15 and feature a brief

presentation from the delegation followed by a “question & answer” period for attendees.

The program will be held at the Pelham Civic Complex and

Ice Arena (500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL 35124).

The investment is $15 for Chamber investors, and $25 for “Future” investors. Seating is limited, so please RSVP by no later than January 13 by calling 663-4542, via e-mail at info@ shelbychamber.org or register online at www.shelbychamber. org.

The Chamber is seeking volunteers for Shelby County High School on January 17.

This program teaches 9th grade students about “real world” life choices by having them choose a random “life scenario” which includes marital/family status, education, job and salary.

They learn how fast money can

be spent just on basic necessities. It’s been an eye opening experience for the past few years for the 9th graders and volunteers alike!

Volunteers are asked to spend a half or whole day at the school. We will visit all the different schools in Shelby County and will need volunteers to assist us at each

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school.

Volunteers would manage a station and assist 9th grade students as they “pay bills” and make “life choices” based on the randomly drawn life situations. If you or your colleagues, are interested in

being a volunteer, please call Pari Barzegari at 205-6634542 ext. 106, email at pari@ shelbychamber.org or sign up online at www.shelbychamber. org. Volunteers would arrive at the schools as early as 7:30AM and the program would conclude by 3:00PM. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.

Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNET” at Snider’s Pharmacy - Ground Up Coffee and Smoothies - Chelsea Be sure to mark your calendar for January 7 and join us at Snider’s Pharmacy - Ground Up Coffee and Smoothies in Chelsea from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for CoffeeNET. The morning meeting, co-sponsored

by Shelby County Reporter, is

designed for investors to enjoy networking, coffee and light refreshments -- all before heading to the office.

CoffeeNET events are a great way to make new business contacts so bring plenty of business cards. There is no cost

to attend however reservations are requested by noon on January 6 to assist in preparation.

Please contact the Chamber by phone at 205-663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

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Volunteers Needed to Assist 9th Grade Students at “Keeping It Real” Program

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LEFT: The Chamber’s Annual Prayer Breakfast featured comments from Shelby County Commissioner, Mike Vest. Thank you to presenting sponsor, the Jimmie Hale Mission and co-sponsors, Birmingham Christian Family Magazine and Turner Promotions for supporting this worthwhile program. ABOVE: The Chamber held it’s Keeping it Real program for the first time at Coosa Valley Academy in Harpersville. Pictured: Harpersville Mayor Don Greene helping students purchase utilities for their homes.

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Join Our County’s Progress by Joining a Chamber Work Group in 2020 The following is a list of Work Groups along with a brief description of each.

Joining a Work Group is an easy process – simply contact the Chamber at 205-663-4542 and let us know! You will then be contacted by the appropriate Chamber Staff member or Work Group Chair.

CAREER READINESS GROUP Promote importance of career development and the promotion of a qualified workforce for Shelby County.

Organize the following programs: “Keeping It Real” for 9th graders, “Career Awareness Fair” for 10th graders, “Communication Matters” for 11th graders, a new “Leadership” program for selected 12th Grade students and the annual “Student &

ENTREPRENEUR ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM (ERT) Program designed for the individual responsible for the direction of the company and with the authority to make final decisions. Participants gain valuable insights through monthly meetings of their group which are held January through November with other owners of their companies.

There is an application process for this program and an additional annual expense of which covers the monthly breakfast or lunch.

ERT I Meets 2nd Thursday of each month 7:30-8:30AM at the Chamber EXISTING BUSINESS & INDUSTRY GROUP Recognize and support local industries through tours, legislative actions, seminars and other appropriate means.

Also, coordinate the Chamber’s Green Business recognition program and organize the annual Industry Appreciation Event.

Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 8:30AM @ iBERIABANK – Pelham

Branch GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS GROUP Serve as the liaison between our elected officials at the local, state and federal levels and our membership, regarding business/commerce specific issues. Coordinate development of the Chamber’s annual Public Policy Agenda as well as Montgomery DriveIn and other events.

Meets 2nd Thursday of each month @ 8:30AM @ Sain Associates HEALTH SERVICES GROUP Promote the importance of good health, wellness and education for Shelby County businesses. Coordinate the “Health Focus of the Month” in the Chamber newsletter, seminars on health-related topics and a “Healthy Lifestyles Expo”.

Meets 2nd Friday of each month @ 8:30AM @ the Chamber SMALL BUSINESS GROUP Promote the economic success of small businesses through a variety of events, seminars and workshops.

Organize annual “Small Business Celebration” activities.

Meets 1st Wednesday of

each month @ 4:00PM @ the Chamber TOURISM & RECREATION GROUP Serve as the liaison between all sectors of Shelby County’s tourism and recreation industry. Provide assistance in promotion and development of tourism-related events and recreational activities throughout Shelby County.

Encourage the use of Shelby County hotels, campgrounds, parks, bed & breakfasts and other participating lodging facilities during our visitors’ stay in our communities.

Meets 1st Friday of each month @ 9:00AM at locations throughout Shelby County WOMEN’S BUSINESS COUNCIL Support and to help advocate an environment for business women to connect and build relationships focusing on professional development and growth with businesses, and with community leaders. We strive to provide programming for women in business to meet and discuss issues that impact their professional development and growth.

Encourage business and social networking.

Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:30AM1:00PM.

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AMBASSADORS GROUP Serve as goodwill ambassadors between the Chamber and new or relocated businesses.

Assists with Chamber events, programs, ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings and other investor outreach efforts as needed.

There is an additional expense for serving on this group which covers monthly lunches and other materials.

Meets 1st Wednesday of each month @ 11:30AM @ various locations

Teacher of the Year Awards” which recognizes excellence in our classrooms.

Meets 1st Wednesday of each month @ 8:30AM at the Chamber

CHAMBER Events

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Read more details or register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 205-663-4542. 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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CoffeeNET Snider’s Pharmacy/Ground Up Coffee and Smoothies 8:30AM - 9:30AM

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Education Connections Round Table 8:15AM - 9:30AM Oak Mountain High School

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Career Readiness Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM The Shelby County Chamber

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Legislative Preview Luncheon 11:30AM-1:00PM Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena

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Existing Business and Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Iberia Bank of Pelham

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Govermental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates

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Ambassador Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM The Shelby County Chamber

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Keeping it Real 7:30AM - 3:00PM Shelby County High School

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Education Connections Round Table 8:15AM - 9:30AM Helena High School

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Chamber Connections Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM Old Mill Square - Grand Hall

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Business Outlook Conference 9:00AM - 10:30AM Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena

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Tourism and Recreation Work Group 9:00AM - 10:00AM Locations Vary

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Annual Meeting - “Community Luncheon” 11:30AM - 1:00PM Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena

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Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM The Shelby County Chamber

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For information on Chamber work groups and how to get involved visit shelbychamber.org or email info@ shelbychamber.org

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The Shelby County Chamber ACCOUNTING Access Accounting, Inc. (205) 516-4644 accessaccounting.net Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC (205) 982-5500 bmss.com Chappell CPA (205) 978-8858 chappellcpa.com

WHO’S

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of Shelby County Businesses

Cooke, Cameron, Travis & Company, PC (205) 988-8810 Creative Accounting & Tax (205) 624-4600 creativeacct.com Deloach, Barber & Caspers CPA (205) 822-6350 dbccpas.com Essential Solutions, LLC. (205) 663-8686 essential-solutions.biz

I.H. McNeill, III, PC (205) 982-2664 ihmcneill.com

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Vulcan Heating & Air Conditioning Service (205) 444-9671 vulcanac.com Western Sales and Services, Inc. (205) 787-8674 westernsalesandservices.com ALTERATIONS

By George (205) 663-7004 alterationsbygeorge.com ANTIQUES & INTERIORS THE LIV-N-ROOM (205) 356-5320 facebook.com/thelivnroom

Mallory Jackson and Associates, PC (205) 939-1978 mahco.com Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC (205) 445-2880 mjcpa.com

Meadow Wood Apartments (205) 663-1101 sealyrealty.com Retreat at Greystone Apartments (205) 983-7833 retreatatgreystone.com The Abbey at Inverness (205) 991-9060

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Cumberland Computer Services, LLC (205) 467-4055 cumberlandcomputerservices.com

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

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 Ellis, Head, Owens & Justice (205) 669-6783 wallaceellis.com Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC (205) 982-3325 ginamcdonaldlaw.com Gregory Law Firm, P.C. (205) 314-4874 gregorylawfirm.us/ Merrell Law Firm, LLC (205) 874-9697 MerrellLawFirm.com Paul J. DeMarco, Attorney at Law (205) 326-6600 pljpc.com Phillip Bahakel & Accociates Attorneys at Law (205) 987-8787 phillipbahakellaw.com RichardsonClement PC (205) 572-4100 richardsonclement.com Roland Milling Law, LLC (205) 620-1278 elizabethroland.com Sirote & Permutt, PC (205) 930-5100 sirote.com Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC (205) 870-0555 wallacejordan.com

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

AUDIO/VIDEO EXPERIENCE FOR BUSINESS ENG AV, Inc. (205) 618-8324 engav.com

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

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

Bell Media, LLC (205) 721-8660 gobellmedia.com

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

AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH Marc-1 Express Car Wash (205) 380-7404 marc1carwash.com

BLR Further LLC (205) 324-8005 blrfurther.com

The Crafters House (205) 520-8428 Thecraftershouse.com

CityVision, Inc. (205) 595-0809

ART GALLERY Owen Arts Studio / Owen Gallery (205) 669-9700 owenartsstudio.com

AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMIZATION Elite Offroad And Performance (205) 677-2080 eliteoffroadandperformance.com

Qualified Staffing (205) 564-2179 q-staffing.com ADVERTISING & MARKETING SERVICES Angels Advertising, LLC (205) 968-1544 angelsadvertising.net

Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 myhelenacitynews.com Plexamedia (877) 497-4606 plexamedia.com

Woodlot Artisans LLC (205) 420-8989 woodlotartisans.com

Radio Active (205) 663-1859

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Maplewood Lane Assisted Living (205) 620-2905 maplewoodlane.com

Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167 anindooradvantage.com

The Bluffs at Greystone (205) 379-0322 phoenixsrliving.com

Video Visions Media Marketing (205) 902-8035 videovisionsmm.com

Associations & Organizations Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 alabamanonprofits.org

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES Crown Trophy of Pelham (205) 621-7393 crowntrophy.com AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Affordable Heating & Air, LLC (256) 245-2870

Aldridge Gardens (205) 682-8019 aldridgegardens.com Angel Warriors Foundation (205) 960-2175 angelwarriorsfoundation.org

Platinum Hoods, LLC (205) 337-6608 AUTOMOBILE DEALERS DonohooAuto, LLC (205) 444-9333 donohooauto.com Edwards Chevrolet - 280 Inc. (205) 980-3325 chevyman.com Enterprise Car Sales (205) 621-1343 enterprisecarsales.com Ernest McCarty Ford, Inc. (205) 663-3831 emccartyford.com Med Center Mazda (205) 226-0929 medcentermazda.com NEXTRAN Truck Centers (205) 901-4404 nextranusa.com

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“Sustaining Level” investment or higher.

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

Grand Reserve at Pelham (205) 685-4111 grandreservepelham.com

Kassouf & Co. (205) 443-2500 kassouf.com

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Alsana Eating Disorder Clinic (205) 910-8423 alsana.com

The Shelby County Chamber Who’s Who Directory consists of Investors at the

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

Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020

SAS Tax & Accounting, LLC (205) 621-0388 sastaxandaccounting.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.

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

APARTMENTS & LEASING SERVICES Arlington Properties/Terrace 31 Apartments (205) 988-0960 terrace31apt.com

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

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

Carden Heating & Cooling (205) 669-2459 cardenhvac.com

Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 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 AUTOMOBILE RENTAL Enterprise Rent-A-Car (205) 403-7455 enterprise.com

Bertolone Italian Cafe - Clanton (205) 755-5533 bertolones.com

BARTER EXCHANGE Trade Partner Exchange (205) 991-7050 tradepartnerexchange.com

Chelsea Coffee House (205) 678-4444 Chevron Food Mart of Columbiana (205) 669-5507

BEAUTY SALONS European Wax Center (205) 408-1882 waxcenter.com Mary Kay - Shanna Brannon (205) 281-0101 marykay.com/snowling-brannon

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

Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio @ Inverness Plaza (205) 995-2442

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR Cahaba Tire (205) 663-0433 cahabatire.com

T. Fox SALONSPA 2054038369 tfoxsalon.com BEVERAGE Buck Creek Coffee (205) 624-3733 buckcreekcoffee.com

Empire Autohaus (205) 664-5757 empireautohaus.com

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

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

Hard Times Brewing Company (205) 913-4235

Greystone Tire and Automotive (205) 980-5113 greystonetireandauto.com/ Joe Hudson Collision Center Champion Blvd (205) 453-7489 jhcc.com Lynn Johnson Collision Repair, Inc. (205) 678-3784 lynnjohnsoncollision.net 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 Southern Truck Center, Inc. (205) 226-0880 southerntruckcenter.com/ Texaco Xpress Lube (205) 678-5050 AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL Burton Campers, Inc. (205) 668-0075 burtoncampers.com O’Reilly Auto Parts Helena (205) 378-5660 oreillyauto.com BAKERY Cake Art by Cynthia Bertolone (205) 783-5220

Old Towne Vapes & Coffee (205) 624-4425 oldtownevapes.com The Healthy Hangout (205) 834-0322 BEVERAGE - DISTRIBUTOR Buffalo Rock Company (205) 940-9799 buffalorock.com BOWLING ALLEY Oak Mountain Lanes (205) 403-7466 oakmountainlanes.com

The Shelby County Chamber (205) 663-4542 shelbychamber.org CHILDCARE CCS Greystone (423) 593-3980 ccslion.com

BROKERAGE FIRM Sunbelt Business Brokers (205) 903-3564 sunbeltbirmingham.com

CHIROPRACTIC CARE Precision Chiropractic (205) 988-9848 precisionchiro-al.com

BUSINESS & PERSONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Mark Teachman Coaching (630) 408-6275 JohnMaxwellGroup.com/markteachman

Roderick White Chiropractic (205) 664-8881 roderickwhitechiropractic.com

The Seven Four Group/Richard Mobley (855) 473-8364 sevenfourgroup.com 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

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The Carter Group (205) 314-9810

BUSINESS CONSULTING April Minton - Keep IT Simple (205) 492-2146

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

BUSINESS FURNISHINGS Business Interiors (205) 939-1008 businteriors.com

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Montevallo Chamber of Commerce (205) 665-1519 montevallocc.com

Vinehouse Nursery (205) 564-8564 vinehousenursery.com

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

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Hoover (205) 538-7602 nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/al/ hoover

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

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Lil Bit O’ Flour (205) 408-9825 lilbitoflour.com

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

Heritage Preschool of Pelham (205) 620-2626 heritagepreschool.com

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

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

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

Sprint by Absolute Wireless (205) 390-2431 absolutewireless.net

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

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers - Helena (205) 942-8957 expressoil.com

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Tee’s Cakes & Pastries (205) 678-8049 teescakesandpastries.com

CAMPGROUND Birmingham South Campground (205) 664-8832 birminghamsouthcampground.com

CHURCHES Alabaster First United Methodist Church (205) 663-0509 alabasterfumc.org Columbiana United Methodist Church (205) 669-7164 DAYSPRING Church (334) 478-0037 dayspringCLGI.org First Baptist Church of Columbiana (205) 669-3128 fbccol.net/ First Baptist Church of Vincent (205) 672-2512 fbcvincent.org/ CLOTHING RETAIL & ACCESSORIES America’s Thrift Store (205) 856-1234 americasthrift.com COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL JUNK REMOVAL JDog Junk Removal & Hauling (205) 223-0612 JDogjunkremoval.com COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES Charles Dixon Industries, Inc. (205) 981-2171 cdibirmingham.com COMMERCIAL EMBROIDERY Business Colors, LLC (205) 482-7856 businesscolorsllc.com

Cherokee Campground (205) 428-8339 cherokeecampground.info

COMMUNICATIONS - WIRE & CABLE INSTALLATION Spectrum Enterprise (205) 824-5558 business.spectrum.com

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

COMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS 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 Family Rights Association (205) 626-9458 alfra.org Alabama Forest Owners’ Association, Inc. (205) 987-8811 afoa.org Alabaster Arts Council (205) 664-9273 alabastercityfestonline.com

SafeHouse of Shelby County, Inc. (205) 669-1877 safehouse.org Sav-A-Life Shelby, Inc. (205) 664-1667 savalifeshelby.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 Beekeepers Association (205) 690-0681

Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620

Shelby County Community Corrections (205) 669-8965

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

Shelby County Community Services (205) 669-3740 shelbyal.com

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

Shelby County Humane Society (205) 669-3916 shelbyhumane.org

Boy Scouts of America - Greater Alabama Council (205) 969-4244 1bsa.org Cahaba River Society (205) 322-5326 cahabariversociety.org/ Columbiana Housing Authority (205) 669-6921

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

Columbiana Main Street (205) 209-2417

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

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

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

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

Two by Two Animal Rescue (205) 470-3933

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

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

Exchange Club of Shelby County (205) 901-8000

Vineyard Family Services (205) 533-7852 vfsdads.com

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

COMPUTER Scott Howard Consulting (844) 396-7301 scotthowardconsulting.com

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

COMPUTER SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (205) 980-9903 cvcsllc.com

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 Kiwanis Club of Chelsea (205) 678-6400 Leadership Shelby County (205) 665-6007 leadershipshelbycounty.com/ LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (205) 943-6000 lifesouth.org MannaMarket (205) 663-2533 My Sister’s Place, Inc. (205) 434-0701 mysistersplaceal.com/ Novella Club of Columbiana (205) 669-0395 Owens House, The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (205) 669-3333 owenshousecac.org

Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304 COMPUTER SOFTWARE Doozer Software, Inc. (205) 413-8302 doozer.com McLeod Software (205) 823-5100 mcleodsoftware.com COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS & SERVICES Net-Fit Solutions Inc (205) 386-3236 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/

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce M.J. Harris Construction Services, LLC (205) 380-6800 mjharris.com

Premier Family Dentistry (205) 621-5304 pfdofa.com

Roy Martin Companies (205) 621-6333

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

Smith Douglas Homes (205) 263-4550 smithdouglas.com

StoneCreek Dental Care (205) 663-1280 stonecreekdentalcare.com

South East Concrete, LLC (205) 995-9888 seccompany.com Specialty Finish & Design LLC (205) 948-4018 Springer Equipment Company, Inc. (205) 951-3675 springerequipment.com Thornton, Inc. (205) 870-5498 thorntonconstruction.com Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc (423) 336-2261 wbcci.com CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (205) 664-4833 thompsontractor.com CONSULTING Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, LLC (573) 953-0717 CONVENIENCE STORES Murphy USA Inc. (870) 314-2052 http://www.murphyusa.com

COUNSELING SERVICES LaForty Counseling Services (205) 664-8787 lafortycounseling.com

Creed, Incorporated (205) 621-0809 Enviro-Systems (205) 437-3779 enviro-systemsllc.com/services 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

Hibbett Distribution Center (205) 942-8398 hibbett.com MACC Solutions & Distribution, LLC (205) 678-2921 maccdistribution.com Morrow Water Technologies, Inc. (205) 991-7222 morrowwater.com

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

DEVELOPERS Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT Colonial Life (205) 283-0316 coloniallife.com

Calera High School (205) 682-6100

The SafeBridge Group (205) 907-9767

Calera Middle School (205) 682-6140

EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES & SERVICES AccuStaff / e-staff (205) 823-2517 accustaff-tempforce-estaff.com

Career Technical Educational Center (205) 682-6650 Central Alabama Community College (256) 378-5576 Chelsea High School (205) 682-7290

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

Coosa Valley Academy (205) 672-7326 Cornerstone Christian School (205) 669-7777 Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 Helena High School (205) 682-3650 Indian Springs School (205) 988-3350

Jefferson State Community College (205) 520-5900

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Montevallo High School (205) 682-6400 Oak Mountain Elementary School (205) 682-5230 Pelham City Schools (205) 624-3700 Piedmont International University Birmingham (205) 970-9213 School for Amazing Kids (205) 620-1725 Shelby County Board of Education (205) 682-7000

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

Shelby County Schools Education Foundation (205) 682-5255

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION 58 INC. (205) 620-6658 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

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Inverness Elementary School (205) 682-5240

Shelby County High School (205) 682-6600

EARTH MOVING A & S Hauling (205) 283-8431

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

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

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

Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542 joblink.alabama.gov/ada/

Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910

The Learning Tree Inc. (334) 991-0614 learning-tree.org Thompson High School (205) 685-6700 University of Montevallo (205) 665-6230 montevallo.edu Vincent Middle/High School (205) 682-7300

Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. (205) 664-8498 carrengineers.com Garver USA (205) 443-3080 GarverUSA.com Gonzalez-Strength & Associates, Inc. (205) 942-2486 gonzalez-strength.com Hargrove Engineers + Constructors (205) 484-0227 hargrove-epc.com Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 940-6420 sain.com/ ENTERTAINMENT Altitude Trampoline Park (205) 874-9040 AltitudeTrampolinePark.com

Homewood Suites Inverness (205) 995-9823 http://www.birmingham. homewoodsuites.com EYE CARE Alabaster Eye Care (205) 624-3088 alabastereyecare.com Columbiana Eye Care (205) 669-4131 Day Eye Center (205) 987-2308 dayeyecenter.com/ Dr. Kye L. Mansfield, Optometrist (205) 663-3937 drkyemansfield.com/ Inverness Eye Care (205) 991-0020 invernesseyecare.com Pelham Eye Care (205) 664-1575 pelhameyecare.com Pelham Ridge Eye Care (205) 624-2015 pelhamridgeeyecare.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 the Colonnade (205) 967-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Vestavia Hills (205) 979-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com

ENVIRONMENTAL - WASTE MANAGEMENT Amwaste LLC (205) 313-0423

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

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Corblu Ecology Group, LLC (205) 677-0322 corblu.com

VisionFirst Eye Center (205) 663-4932 visionfirsteyecenter.com

EQUIPMENT RENTAL Trigreen Equipment (205) 605-0412 trigreenequipment.com EVENT ESPN/Birmingham Bowl (205) 733-3776 birminghambowl.com/ EVENT & MEETING SPACE Camelot Manor (205) 222-1329

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

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Alabama Credit Union (205) 777-0938 alabamacu.com

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

AlaTrust Credit Union (800) 264-8031 alatrustcu.com

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

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

Alabaster Electric Supply (205) 663-1143 alabasterelectric.com

Venue31 (205) 419-7226 venue31.com

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

EVENT PLANNING Dreamgate Events, LLC (205) 639-1119 dreamgateevents.com

America’s First Federal Credit Union of Inverness (205) 995-0001 amfirst.org

Johns Electric Inc (205) 426-0583 Johnselectricservice.com

EXTENDED STAY AHI Corporate Housing (205) 987-7797 http://www.theahigroup.com/ map-birmingham-alabama-furnishedapartments.php

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COSMETOLOGY Merle Norman Cosmetics / Hair Salon @ Chelsea (205) 678-5944

Lee Branch Dental Studio (205) 678-0871 leebranchstudio.com

Valley Ridge Family Dentistry (205) 739-2175 vrfamilydentistry.com

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

Sunny Food Stores (205) 403-0456

CUSTOM STAINED GLASS Buck Creek Stained Glass (205) 541-3322 buckcreekglass.com

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

Homewood Suites Birmingham Riverchase (205) 637-2900 http://homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/ en/hotels/alabama/homewood-suitesby-hilton-birmingham-sw-riverchasegalleria-BHMHMHW/index.html

EDUCATION - SCHOOLS Alabaster City Board of Education (205) 663-8400

Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Avadian Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-7797 avadiancu.com

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

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

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

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

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

BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 bancorpsouth.com

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

BB&T of Meadow Brook (205) 510-7499 bbt.com

Regions of Montevallo (205) 665-4708 regions.com

BBVA (205) 297-1986 bbvausa.com

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

Bryant Bank @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-6401 bryantbank.com

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

CB&S Bank (205) 408-5560 cbsbank.com

Renasant Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3161 Renasant Bank of Pelham (205) 663-3834 renasantbank.com

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

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

Central State Bank of Calera (205) 624-6260 Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-3600 coosapinesfcu.org eCO Credit Union of Alabaster (205) 226-3912 ecocu.org

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Synovus Pelham (205) 803-4593 synovus.com Trustmark National Bank (205) 665-2591 trustmark.com Valley Bank (205) 408-2000 valley.com

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

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FIRE & WATER RESTORATION 1-800 Water Damage of South Birmingham, AL (205) 225-6494 1800waterdamage.com/southbirmingham-al 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 FLOORING, CARPET, HARDWOOD Hill’s Carpet (205) 358-7879 hillscarpetstore.com Iron City Floors (205) 624-2018 ironcityfloors.com Issis & Sons Carpet (205) 663-2310 issisandsons.com/ FOOD Food Outlet Vincent (205) 642-9440 shopfoodoutlet.com/stores/viewstore.1620460.html FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods (205) 406-8421 smileybrothersfoods.com SYSCO Food Services of Central Alabama, Incorporated (205) 668-0001 sysco.com FOOD - SEASONINGS A.C. Legg, Incorporated (205) 324-3451 aclegg.com

Spoon & Ladle Soup Co. (205) 999-3002 Spoonandladle.com

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

FOUNDATION REPAIR AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists (877) 340-8479 afsrepair.com

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

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

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

Travis M. Sherman, Retirement Income Consulting, LLC (205) 417-0940 retirement-income.guru

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

Mutual Savings Credit Union of Riverchase (205) 682-1167 mutualsavings.org

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

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

FOOD WHOLESALE Bud’s Best Cookies (205) 987-4840 budsbestcookies.com

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

NobleBank & Trust (205) 588-7060 noblebank.com

Penn Mutual Alabama Agency (205) 776-6651 pennmutual.com

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

Mutual Savings Credit Union of Pelham (205) 682-6345 mutualsavings.org

National Bank of Commerce (205) 313-2100 nationalbankofcommerce.com/

FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES Magnolia Wealth Strategies, a MassMutual firm (205) 440-4622 magnoliawealthstrategies.com

FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS Bluestein-Eggers Wealth Management Merrill Lynch (205) 326-9570 Edward Jones Investments - Lellwyn Griffin (205) 871-8899 edwardjones.com/lellwyn-griffin JPMorgan Chase (205) 321-7810 chase.com Northwestern Mutual (205) 566-4721 davidevans.nm.com

FUNDRAISING Funding Solutions (512) 382-7270 funsol.com

Shelby County Circuit Clerk (205) 669-3760 18jc.alacourt.gov

GOLF Ballantrae Golf Club (205) 620-GOLF (4653) ballantraegolf.com/ Heatherwood Hills Country Club (205) 502-4441 heatherwoodhills.com Inverness Country Club (205) 991-8608 iccalabama.com/

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Timberline Golf Club (205) 668-7888 timberlinegc.com GOVERNMENT - CITY Alabaster Water Board (205) 663-6155 alabasterwater.com City of Alabaster (205) 664-6800 cityofalabaster.com City of Birmingham (205) 254-2283 birminghamal.gov City of Calera (205) 668-3500 cityofcalera.org City of Chelsea (205) 678-7260 cityofchelsea.com City of Columbiana (205) 669-5800 cityofcolumbiana.com City of Helena (205) 663-2161 cityofhelena.org City of Hoover (205) 444-7500 hooveral.org City of Leeds (205) 699-2585 leedsalabama.com City of Montevallo (205) 665-2555 cityofmontevallo.com City of Pelham (205) 620-6400 pelhamalabama.gov City of Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0100 vestaviahills.net City of Vincent (205) 672-2261 townofvincent.com Indian Springs Village (205) 987-2581 indianspringsvillage.org Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 townofharpersville.com Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 mtlaurel.com Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 westoveralabama.org Town of Wilsonville (205) 669-6180 wilsonvilleal.com

FUNERAL HOMES Bolton Funeral Home (205) 669-3179

Town of Wilton (205) 665-2021 wiltonalabama.com

Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Cemetery (205) 988-3511 southernheritagefunerals.com

GOVERNMENT - COUNTY Circuit and District Court (205) 669-8588

GENERAL CONTRACTOR RADERMcCARY, INC (205) 778-7750 radermccary.com Vulcan Solar Power, LLC (205) 679-8666 vulcansolarpower.com GLASS REPAIR & SERVICES Cahaba Glass Company (205) 621-7355 cahabaglassco.com

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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 Commission, District 5 (205) 988-4483 Shelby County Commission, District 6 (205) 988-0658 Shelby County Commission, District 7 (205) 985-7179 Shelby County Commission, District 8 (205) 982-8717 Shelby County Commission, District 9 (205) 678-2020 Shelby County Coroner (205) 669-3846 Shelby County Department of Development Services (205) 620-6650 shelbyal.com Shelby County Director of Public Works (205) 669-3869 Shelby County District Attorney (205) 669-3750 Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (205) 669-3999 shelbyal.com/index.aspx?nid=252 Shelby County Engineer (205) 669-3880 Shelby County Facilities & General Services Department (205) 670-6461 http://www.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 http://www.m4a-alabama.org/ Representative April Weaver (205) 541-6424 http://www.aprilweaver.com Senator J.T. Waggoner (205) 978-7405 Shelby County Legislative Office (205) 620-6610 http://www.shelbylegislators.com/

Judge Al Crowson

State Representative Allen Farley (334) 242-7767

Judge Hub Harrington

State Representative Arnold Mooney

Judge Michael Joiner

State Representative Corley Ellis (334) 242-7600

Judge Oliver Head Judge Ron Jackson Shelby County (205) 670-6550 shelbyal.com

State Representative Dickie Drake (205) 699-7392 State Representative Jack Williams (205) 862-5041

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 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 http://www.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 U. S. Senator Richard Shelby’s Office (205) 731-1384 http://www.shelby.senate.gov GRAPHIC DESIGN FedEx Office Inside Alabaster Walmart 205-564-3238 ext 9 local.fedex.com/al/alabaster/ office-2578/ GROCERS A & R Super Markets, Inc. (205) 668-2315 savmorcalera.com Brian’s Barn Produce (205) 296-0665 Piggly Wiggly Grocery of Columbiana (205) 669-4278 Piggly Wiggly of Dunnavant Valley (205) 918-7120 thepigbham.com

Shelby Dermatology (205) 621-9500 shelbydermatology.com HEALTH & FITNESS Greystone YMCA (205) 981-0144 ymcabham.org/greystone Gym Time (205) 624-4040 gymtime.fitness Simply Slim Alabama (205) 515-3556 simplyslimalabama.com YMCA - Alabaster Branch (205) 663-6504 ymcabham.org/alabaster YMCA Hargis Retreat (205) 678-6512 ymcabham.org/hargisretreat/about_ hargis/index.html HEALTH & WELLNESS American Family Care of Calera (205) 319-8000 afcurgentcare.com ARCpoint Labs of Birmingham (205) 968-1090 birmingham-al-greystone.arcpointlabs. com/ Bench Mark Physical Therapy (205) 981-4534 Bradford Health Services (205) 419-3593 bradfordhealth.net Elise Hearn, Shaklee Independent Distributor (205) 821-2270 elise.myshaklee.com It’s About Time Urgent Care (205) 657-1719 itsabouttimeuc.com Juice Plus + (205) 332-5255 vickieverett.juiceplus.com Profile by Sanford (205) 390-8980 profileplan.net

SlimFit Weightloss Clinics Alabaster LLC (205) 624-3483 SlimFitAlabaster.com TherapySouth of Helena (205) 624-4708 therapysouth.com Weight Loss Dr. By Phone!

(205) 253-0061 TheDoctorisonthePhone.com/weight Health Care Birmingham Direct Primary Care (205) 582-3322 birminghamdpc.com Mending Hearts LLC (205) 725-1544 mendingheartsllc.com HEALTH INSURANCE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 bcbsal.org/web/index.html Bright Health (205) 420-9549 brighthealthplan.com USHealth Advisors Southeast (205) 281-3562 ushagent.com/sampeeples VIVA Health Cafe’ (205) 978-4911 vivahealth.com HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES Encore Resales Inc. (205) 358-7690 encoreresales.com

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County (205) 216-7600 shelbycountyrehab.com

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

Grandview Medical Center (205) 971-1000 grandviewhealth.com

State Farm Insurance, Blake Guy Agency (205) 988-4525 blakeguyinsurance.com

Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 brookwoodbaptisthealth.com/ourlocations/shelby-baptist-medical-centerlocation

State Farm Insurance, Brittani Morris Agency (205) 988-4526 statefarm.com/agent/US/AL/Alabaster/ Brittani-Braden-BJMH4724VGE

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

State Farm Insurance, Tyler Rutledge Agency (205) 678-3334 savingwithtyler.com

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

The Ivey Agency (205) 656-4839 agents.allstate.com/christopher-iveypelham-al.html

INDIVIDUAL Bonnie Atchison

Valent Group (205) 262-2636 valentgroup.com

David Nolen Jack Bridges, Ph.D. (205) 669-1165 The Honorable Chris Curry (205) 908-7222 The Honorable Theoangelo Perkins (205) 669-6317 INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS SALES White Rock Quarries-Vincent Hills (205) 505-9225 INDUSTRY Altec, Inc. (205) 991-7733 altec.com

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

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

HOME HEALTH CARE Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice (205) 685-0421 comfortcarehomehealth.com

Lhoist North America (205) 621-3331 lhoist.com

Comfort Keepers (205) 981-1800 comfortkeepers.com Home Instead Senior Care (205) 822-1915 homeinstead.com/bham HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING Bath Fitter (205) 876-1760 bathfitter.com

Plant Power & Control Systems, LLC (205) 663-4433 plantpower.com SEPCO, Sealing Equipment Products Company (205) 403-7500 sepcousa.com Vulcan Information Packaging (205) 672-2241 vulcan-online.com Vulcan Materials Company (205) 663-0749 vulcanmaterials.com INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Fresh Managed IT (205) 545-5062 freshmanagedit.com

Brown Lumber & Building Supply (205) 669-6715 brownlumber.com/

Sawyer Solutions, LLC (844) 448-7767 sawyersolutionsllc.com

Coleman Construction, Inc. (205) 383-5472 colemanconstruction.net

INSURANCE Byars Wright, Inc. (205) 221-8677 Byarswright.com

Russell Building Supply (205) 672-2224 Vinyl Designs, LLC (205) 222-2230

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

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

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

US Department of HUD (205) 731-2630

Karen Miller Agency (205) 620-1120 agents.allstate.com/karen-ross-millerhelena-al2.html

HOSPITAL Children’s Health System (205) 638-9100 childrensal.org/ Coosa Valley Medical Center (256) 401-4000 cvhealth.net

The Clint Neville Agency (205) 664-1944 farmersagent.com/cneville

HVAC Arrow Air Systems, LLC (205) 406-5705 arrowhvac205.com

Summer Classics (205) 358-9200 summerclassics.com

HOME HEALTH CARE - NONMEDICAL ActiKare of Birmingham (205) 317-9872 birmingham.actikare.com

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Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517 Rux Carter Insurance (205) 669-3158 ruxcarterinsurance.com Standifer Insurance Group (205) 664-3200 standiferinsurancegroup.com

Weygand Insurance Agency (205) 678-4410 hometownagent.net IRRIGATION American Tree Maintenance, Inc. (205) 669-1925 callatm.com JUNK REMOVAL Junk King of Birmingham (205) 753-9313 junk-king.com/birmingham LAND MANAGEMENT Landscape Services, Inc. (205) 991-9584 LANDSCAPING/ VEGETATION CONTROL Heritage Cultivation Specialist (205) 995-3331 heritageltc.com NatureScape, Inc. (205) 664-7774 naturescape.com SpyGrass Innovations, LLC (205) 848-8282 spygrassinnovations.com SuperiorScape, Inc. (205) 678-2425 superiorscape.net LAWN CARE SERVICES Dirtworks and Bobcat Service, Inc. (205) 620-1818 dirtworksandbobcatservice.com The Grass Guys (205) 523-4897 birminghamgrass.com Turf Masters Lawn Care (205) 777-7856 turfmasterslawncare.com LEGAL SERVICES J.Welborn & Associates, LLC (205) 671-0122

Birmingham Marriott Hotel (205) 968-3775 marriott.com/bhmmc Candlewood Suites of Alabaster (205) 620-0188 candlewoodsuites.com/alabasteral Fairfield Inn & Suites Pelham (205) 987-9879 marriott.com/bhmfp Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point (205) 981-0024 birmingham280easteaglepointsuites. hamptoninn.com

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Hampton Inn & Suites of Pelham (205) 313-9500 hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index. jhtml?ctyhocn=BHMCVHX Hampton Inn of Calera (205) 668-6565 calera.hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alabaster (205) 624-6488 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/ en/alabaster/bhmbs/hoteldetail?cm_ mmc=YextLoc Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham-Inverness (205) 776-6370 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/ en/birmingham/bhmtb/hoteldetail Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pelham (205) 987-8888 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/ en/pelham/pelex/hoteldetail Hyatt Place Birmingham/ Hoover (205) 988-8444 hyattplace.com Hyatt Place of Inverness (205) 995-9242 hyattplace.com Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel (205) 705-1234 wynfrey.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/ home.html Oak Mountain Lodge of Riverchase/ Pelham (205) 985-9117 oakmountainlodge.com Quality Inn of Pelham (205) 444-9200 qualityinn.com/hotel-pelham-alabamaAL065#listpos1 Sleep Inn (205) 982-9800 choicehotels.com Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham (205) 991-8686 sonesta.com/birmingham MACHINE & EQUIPMENT SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION Snag Equipment & Lubrication (205) 296-0436 snagequipment.com TMH Lift Trucks, Inc. (205) 672-7272 tmhlifts.com

Jim Pino & Associates, P.C. (205) 663-1581 jimpinoandassociates.com

MAIL SERVICE Pitney Bowes (205) 246-4294 pitneybowes.com

LegalShield - Andrew & Lizzi Wilkerson (205) 516-5223 mylegalidentity.net

The UPS Store Chelsea (205) 677-2160 theupsstore.com

The Harris Firm, LLC (205) 564-2165 theharrisfirmllc.com/alabasterbankruptcy-lawyer/

MANUFACTURER Alabama Glas Tek, Inc. (205) 592-4527

LIBRARIES Albert L. Scott Public Library (205) 664-6822 shelbycounty-al.org North Shelby Library (205) 439-5500 northshelbylibrary.org LODGING Best Western Plus Birmingham Inn (205) 995-8586 bwbirmingham.com

Cheney Lime & Cement Company (205) 625-3031 cheneylime.com Manufacturing Technology, LLC (205) 637-1202 mtechse.com Martin Marietta (205) 314-6119 martinmarietta.com Saginaw Pipe Company, Incorporated (205) 664-3670 saginawpipe.com

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

Skin Wellness Center of Alabama (205) 871-7332 skinwellnessal.com

Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Surface One Inc (205) 621-1125 http://surface1.com

Inverness Dermatology (205) 995-5575 http://www.invernessderm.com

Second Shift (205) 201-0464 secondshiftalabama.org

Vulcan Steel Products (205) 620-5100 http://www.vulc.com

Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics - Shelby (205) 358-9120 lemaksports.com

OFFICE EQUIPMENT - SALES & LEASING CPC Office Technologies (205) 873-1444 cpctek.com

MARKETING Brownstone Marketing Solutions (205) 789-3600 bmsllc.biz Nick the Marketer, LLC (205) 610-9550 nickthemarketer.com MEDIA ABC 33/40 (205) 982-3942 abc3340.com Birmingham Business Journal (205) 322-0000 bizjournals.com/birmingham/ CBS WIAT 42 (205) 322-4200 wiat.com FOX6 WBRC-TV (205) 322-6666 myfoxal.com Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. (205) 669-3131 shelbycountyreporter.com WBHM (205) 934-2606 wbhm.org WVTM 13 (205) 933-1313 alabamas13.com

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Medical - General American Family Care (205) 403-8902 americanfamilycare.com American Family Care of Greystone (205) 201-7290 americanfamilycare.com American Family Care of Pelham (205) 621-6411 americanfamilycare.com

Lemak Sports Medicine, LLC (205) 329-7500 Magnolia Creek Treatment Center (205) 678-4373 magnolia-creek.com National TeleTherapy Resources (NTR) (205) 245-3068 ntrlink.com Psychiatry South, Inc. (205) 987-0724 psychiatrysouth.com Shelby Podiatry, P.C. (205) 663-3224 shelbypodiatry.com Southeast Gastro (205) 663-1023 http://www.gastrodocs.info Village Dermatology (205) 877-9773 http://villagedermatology.net METAL FABRICATOR Central Alabama Fabricators, Inc. (205) 669-6120 MILITARY SERVICE Birmingham Air National Guard (205) 714-2287

InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC (205) 795-3833 interlincalabama.com/cgapen MortgageBanc (205) 986-4236 mortgagebancllc.com MOVING & STORAGE Armstrong Relocation & Companies (205) 942-1625 armstrongrelocation.com

Community of Hope Health Clinic (205) 685-4154 communityofhopeclinic.com

Changing Spaces Moving, Inc. (205) 972-0744 changingspacesmoving.com

Grandview Medical Clinic of Chelsea (205) 678-7779

MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (205) 668-3435 hodrrm.org

KidsStreet Urgent Care (205) 644-8289 KidsStreetUrgentCare.com Therachem Research Medilab LLC (205) 427-0419 MEDICAL - SPECIALIZED Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, Incorporated (205) 985-7393 alabamaentassociates.com Alabama Psychiatry (205) 540-7477 alpsychiatry.com Alabaster Optical & Hearing Aid Service (205) 663-2177 alabasteroptical.com

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Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767 washingtonmuseum.com KCH Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767 washingtonmuseum.com/ Shelby County Historical Society, Incorporated (205) 669-3912 schsociety.org Shelby County Museum & Archives (205) 669-3912 rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alshelby/ schs.html Shelby Iron Works (205) 669-2465

Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists, P.C. (205) 943-1197 birminghamallergy.com

The National Center for Fire and Life Safety 205-983-HERO (4376) ncfls.org

Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center, LLC (205) 214-7546 (Skin) cahabaderm.com

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT Selective Management Services (205) 624-3586 http://www.selectivemgmt.com

Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center (205) 663-1252 chiltonshelby.org Columbiana Health and Rehab (205) 669-1712 Heart South Cardiovascular Group, PC (205) 663-5775 http://www.heartsouthpc.com

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OFFICE FURNITURE OFCworkscapes, Inc. (205) 730-1190 ofcworkscapes.com OFFICE SUPPLIES & SERVICES Office Depot (205) 945-2650 business.officedepot.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Alabama Childhood Food Solutions (205) 451-2358 alabamachildhoodfood.com Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama (205) 669-3836 capmal.org

Medshop Pharmacy Inc. (205) 621-8407 PHYSICAL THERAPY Drayer Physical Therapy Institute (205) 668-6900 drayerpt.com Therapy South of Chelsea (205) 678-7272 TherapySouth of Pelham (205) 664-8404 therapysouth.com

PLUMBING SERVICES Cahaba Valley Plumbing (205) 578-9883 cahabavalleyplumbing.net

ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic (205) 621-3778 alabamaboneandjoint.com

Roto-Rooter Services Co. (205) 518-7072 http://www.rotorooter.com

Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (205) 939-3699 andrewssportsmedicine.com OTHER Auto-Chlor System (205) 337-1689 acs-llc.net

Chelsea Citizen Observer Patrol (205) 678-8455 Painting Commercial and/or Residential Along Those Lines (205) 215-7963 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 Paychex Inc. (205) 991-3990 paychex.com PEST CONTROL & SERVICES Cook’s Pest Control - South District Office (205) 980-0920 cookspest.com Cook’s Pest Control, Inc. (205) 290-0890 cookspest.com Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. (205) 663-1919 mrbuggs.com Vulcan Termite & Pest Control, Inc. (205) 663-4200 vulcantermite.com Wayne’s Environmental Services, Inc. (205) 985-7009 callwaynes.com PET GROOMING SERVICES Husky Tails (205) 358-5030 huskytailsgrooming.com Shaggy Chic Grooming (205) 212-4059 myshaggychic.com PHARMACIES Blair Pharmacy (205) 358-3470 blair-pharmacy.com

Melissa Wise/RealtySouth Agency (205) 520-3878 melissawise.realtysouth.com Peter Northcott, Realtor / LAH Hoover (205) 440-3093 lahrealestate.com/agents/peter_ northcott/ RealtySouth, Shirley Satterwhite (205) 966-3170 Signature Homes (205) 989-5588 e-signaturehomes.com REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL Cushman & Wakefield/EGS Commercial Real Estate (205) 939-4440 egsinc.com

PLUMBING & GAS FITTERS Plumb-Tech, Inc. (205) 664-5324

ORTHODONTICS Edwards Orthodontics (205) 981-9100 edwardsorthodontics.com

Bryant Bank of Columbiana (205) 670-9735 bryantbank.com

MORTGAGE Classic Home Mortgage, Inc. (205) 444-5866 fundinghomedreams.com

Columbiana Clinic (205) 669-3138

Grandview Medical Clinic of Columbiana (205) 670-9691

Stewart of Alabama (205) 969-3000 stewartal.com

Davis Drug (205) 669-6713 mygnp.com/pharmacies/davis-drugcompany-columbiana-al-35051/

Southeast Commercial (205) 623-3202 southeastcommercial.net REAL ESTATE - RENTAL H. Monroe Properties

The Neighborhood Plumber (205) 663-0612 theneighborhoodplumber.com PRINTING SERVICES EBSCO Media (205) 226-8516 ebscomedia.com

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL ARC Realty - Cindy Edmunds, Agent (205) 229-2774 arcrealtyco.com Birmingham Association of Realtors (205) 871-1911 birminghamrealtors.com Down South Realty (205) 966-8684

Minuteman Press (205) 621-2722 alabaster.minutemanpress.com The Awards & Engraving Place (205) 823-7676 alabamaawards.com The UPS Store Caldwell Mill at Valleydale in Hoover (205) 980-8180 hoover-al-2389.theupsstorelocal.com/

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PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Junior Davis & Associates - Laney Yarchak (205) 937-9038 juniordavis.com PROPANE Ferrellgas (800) 344-1939 ferrellgas.com PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Conrex Property Management (205) 286-5081 rentconrex.com Sealy Management Co. Inc (205) 391-6000 sealyrealty.com PUBLICATIONS Birmingham Christian Family Magazine (205) 408-7150 birminghamchristian.com Greystone Living (205) 902-7177 JBMC Media (205) 617-9609 jbmcmedia.com Starnes Media (205) 313-1780 starnes.media Women’s Exchange (205) 967-0085 womens-exchange.com Greystone Neighbors (205) 777-8334 bestversionmedia.com Macaroni Kid South Birmingham (404) 558-2837 sbirmingham.macaronikid.com/ REAL ESTATE AHI Properties (205) 682-9106 theahigroup.com

Keller Williams Realty - Chad Hester (205) 369-6227 chadhester.kwrealty.com RE/MAX First Choice (205) 663-4402 firstchoiceal.com RealtySouth - Inverness (205) 991-6565 realtysouth.com RealtySouth - Pelham (205) 663-3895 realtysouth.com Rudulph Real Estate (205) 879-4691 rudulphrents.com Simon Kalba, Realtor (205) 245-7070 realtysouth.com Team Lehman, Keller Williams Metro South (205) 542-4011 team-lehman.com Xtra Living Real Estate (205) 223-1044 x-traliving.com RECREATION Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 cityofalabaster.com/facilities/facility/ details/seniorcenter-16 Birmingham Barons Baseball (205) 988-3200 barons.com Blue Water Park LLC (205) 663-7428 http://www.bluewaterparkal.com Helena Hollow (205) 541-8150 helenahollow.com Oak Mountain State Park (205) 620-2520 alapark.com/OakMountain Pelham Racquet Club (205) 621-3380 pelhamracquetclub.com/ Pump It Up (205) 900-8123 pumpitupparty.com/pelham-al Regions Tradition (205) 967-4745 brunoeventteam.com

ARC Realty (205) 969-8910 arcrealtyco.com

Shelby County Park and Recreation Authority (205) 991-2015

Farris Management Company, Inc. (205) 663-0572

Shiloh Clays (205) 368-2776 shilohclays.com

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Kidz Town LLC (205) 690-8616 kidztown35040.com RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION Shelby Baptist Association (205) 669-7858 shelbybaptist.org RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/RESTORATION Ready Restoration Inc. (844) 687-3239 RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES The Maids (205) 871-9338 maids.com/83 RESTAURANTS Applebee’s Bar + Grill of Chelsea (205) 678-8800 qrcllc.net

Johnny Ray’s @ Chelsea (205) 678-8418 johnnyraysbbq.com/chelsea/ McAlister’s Deli of Pelham (205) 985-9797 mcalistersdeli.com/ Mikey’s at Fox Valley (205) 624-3641 Outback Steakhouse 280 (205) 991-4418 Panera Bread of Alabaster (205) 664-4525 panerabread.com Paradise Point Marina & RV Resort (205) 669-1515 paradisepointmarina.com Pelham Diner (205) 733-3756

Bay Leaf Authentic Indian Cuisine (205) 518-0208 bayleafindiancuisines.com

Taco Mama (205) 705-3333 tacomamaonline.com

Beef O Bradys of Helena (205) 624-2333 facebook.com/beefobradyshelena

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe (205) 380-4344 tazikiscafe.com

Bertolone’s Italian - Calera (205) 690-7325 bertolones.com

Texas Roadhouse (205) 985-7427 texasroadhouse.com/restaurantlocations/alabama/pelham

Brook Highland Bar & Grill (205) 991-8388

Cajun Boys & Our Poboys - Valleydale Location (205) 678-9481 cajunboysandourpoboys.com Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken (205) 621-3991 champyschicken.com

The Craft Burger (205) 995-0003 thecraftburgers.com The HoneyBaked Ham Company (205) 620-9899 myhoneybakedstore.com/alabaster/808

Whataburger @ Alabaster (205) 620-4188 whataburger.com

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Ahava Healthcare of Alabaster (205) 663-3859 alabasterctr.com

Zapopan Mexican Resaurant (205) 668-4008 zapopancalera.com

Customs Cafe’ (205) 987-0176 customscafe.com

RETAIL Aaron’s of Pelham (205) 620-2513 aarons.com

Hardee’s (205) 757-7332 Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Alabaster (205) 605-0170 JimnNicks.com Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Greystone (205) 991-1306 JimnNicks.com Jimmy John’s (205) 564-8228 jimmyjohns.com/

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

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

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

Golden Rule Bar-B-Q of Pelham (205) 621-4461 goldenrulebbq52.com

SHIPPING The UPS Store Calera (205) 668-4822 theupsstore/6068.com

Walk - On’s Bistreaux & Bar (337) 412-0503 wobham.com

Whataburger @ Pelham (205) 987-2779 whataburger.com

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

SENIOR SERVICES Nourish With Freedom LLC dba Assisted Living Locators (205) 420-8046 assistedlivinglocators.com/birmingham

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

Chick-Fil-A at Inverness (205) 995-9925 chick-fil-a.com/inverness

Full Moon Bar-B-Que of Pelham (205) 517-6966 fullmoonbbq.com

McDowell Security Services, LLC (205) 783-1692 http://www.mcdowellsecure.com

Tin Top Bar B Que 2 (205) 670-0583

Chick-Fil-A at Greystone (205) 995-8333

Fat Johnny’s Comfort & Soul (205) 671-5331

SECURITY SERVICES Five Star Security, Inc. (205) 230-3551 5-starsecurity.com

SENIOR CARE FACILITY Briar Glen (205) 823-2393 briarglenalz.com

Whataburger @ Inverness (205) 980-9314 locations.whataburger.com/al/ birmingham/111-resource-center-pkwy. html

Dreamland BBQ -- Highway 280 (205) 820-7427 dreamlandbbq.com

Metro Companies (205) 985-5074

SPORTS EQUIPMENT Tandems, Ltd. (205) 991-5519 tandemsltd.com

Wal-Mart - Calera #3271 (205) 668-0831 walmart.com

STAFFING EliteMark Recruiting & Training (205) 410-9772 elitemarkrec.com Hamilton-Ryker (205) 208-9899 hamilton-ryker.com STEEL FABRICATORS Dunn Building Company, LLC (205) 510-0243 dunnbuildingcompany.com Cutstone Company LLC (205) 624-3538 cutstoneco.com

VETERINARIAN 280 Animal Medical Center (205) 678-8253 280amc.com Airport Veterinary Hospital, P.C. (205) 621-0500 airportveterinaryhospitalofcalera.com/ Helena Veterinary Clinic (205) 236-0500 helenavetclinic.com Oak View Animal Hospital (205) 988-3559 oakviewah.com

CE Workforce- d.b.a T-Mobile (205) 620-6190

Shelbiana Animal Clinic (205) 669-7717

Cricket Mobile (205) 282-0573 cricketwireless.com

Valleydale Animal Clinic (205) 991-5416 valleydaleanimalclinic.com

Low Latency Communications, LLC (205) 745-3970 lowlatencycomm.com

Veterinary Specialists Of Birmingham (205) 967-9107 vsbham.com

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

VIDEOGRAPHY Hope Finley Photography & Videography (205) 281-1908

THRIFT STORE The Foundry Ministries (205) 424-4673 foundryministries.com

Pitts Media (205) 365-3523 pittsmedia.com WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES Bin There Dump That (205) 406-5850 dumpsterrentalsbirmingham.com

TIRE WHOLESALER Tire Engineers @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-2720 tireengineers.com/ TRAINING Alabama Technology Network (205) 856-8000 atn.org

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT & SOLUTIONS Transportation South, Inc. (205) 663-2287 transportationsouth.com

Ensley-Fairfield Mattress Company (205) 663-9733 efmattress.com

The Home Depot of Pelham (205) 685-1837 homedepot.com

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

SPORTS CLUB Alabama Soccer Association (205) 991-9779 alsoccer.org

Flip Side Watersports (205) 423-5457 flipsideal.com

The Cottage of Serendipity (205) 419-3390 http://thecottageofserendipity.com

TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES Cornerstone Certified Public Accounting, LLC (205) 678-8033 cornerstonecpanow.com

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

DSLD Land Management AquaScapes (205) 437-1012 dsldland.com

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SWIMMING POOLS Swimming Pool Services, LLC (205) 601-3385 swimmingpoolservices.net

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STORAGE - FACILITIES American Self Storage, LLC (205) 624-2336 amss4al.com

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS Sanctuary Trust for Shelby County (205) 283-2680

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Columbiana’s Main Street was a festive place to be Oct. 31 as families trick-ortreated during the annual Monster Walk, which followed the first Witches Ride fundraiser.

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Hundreds of people gathered at Veterans Park on Valleydale Road for the 2019 Hoover Hayride and Family Night featuring trick-or-treating, food trucks and other fall activities.

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The Shelby County Chamber held its monthly Connections Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 3, at Columbiana First Baptist Church.

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The Shelby County Alumni Fish Fry was held at the University of Montevallo’s Stewart Student Retreat Center on Nov. 14. Alumni, faculty, staff and friends were in attendance.

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Shelby Baptist Medical Center hosted an event on Sept. 9 to celebrate the hospital’s 60th anniversary.

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Now Hiring Heavy Equipment Operators and CDL Drivers Competitive pay and benefits.

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NOW AVAILABLE LPN’s, RN’s 12 HOUR SHIFTS CNA’s Full-time & part-time Apply in person: Hatley Health Care 300 Medical Center Drive Clanton, AL 35045 Heritage Christian Academy is now accepting enrollment for K3-12th Grades.

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Are you a motivated professional? Are you looking for a dynamic career? Are you ready to control your own level of success? See why McKinnons’ is an exciting place to work and grow. Now accepting applications for Sales, Service, and Detail Shop. Apply with the receptionist. 205755-3430 Shake up your career!!! Are you looking for something new and FUN? Milo’s is always looking for great managers to come join our growing and dynamic team. Apply online at miloshamburgers.com Montgomery Stockyard Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in Clanton. Call Lane at 205-389-4530. For other hauling arrangements, contact Wes in Harpersville 205-9658657 Oxford Healthcare in Montgomery currently hiring certified CNA’s and/or Home Health aides in the Clanton, Marbury and Maplesville areas. Must be able to pass complete background check, have reliable transportation and have a strong work ethic. Serious inquiries only. Call 334-409-0035 or apply on-line at www.

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White Oak Transportation is hiring CDL-A drivers in your area. Great Pay! Excellent Benefits!

Visit our website www. whiteoaktrans.com for more information EOEM/F/D/V KELLY Educational Staffing UPCOMING JOB FAIRS: (All times 9:00am-1:00pm) Columbiana Middle Dec 2, Oak Mountain Middle - Dec.3, Montevallo High Dec. 5, Forest Oaks Elementary - Dec. 6, Calera High - Dec. 9, Vincent Middle High - Dec. 10, Helena Intermediate - Dec. 12. Call 205-682-7082 for more information.

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Package Store 2398 Greensprings Hwy Homewood,AL NowHiring!! Requirements: •Must be 21 years old •Retail experience •Able to multi-task,work any shift,lift kegs,and check in orders •Beer,wine,& liquor experience a plus Call: 205-322-3333 Commercial Cleaning Company hiring General Cleaners in Columbiana.

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WHY I LOVE SHELBY COUNTY

Chris Stricklin

recovery of Wounded Law Enforcement Officers and their families throughout the state. Whatever your passion, find a group U.S. Air Force Veteran of like-minded individuals and choose to PHOTO CONTRIBUTED make a difference.

Chris Stricklin is a Shelby County native, What do you think people can do to better support our veterans? a veteran and a published author. Chris Veterans and their families devote their married his high school sweetheart, Terri, lives to defending and improving our way of and went to the U.S. Air Force Academy. life.

Live yours in a way that positively He became a fighter pilot, a career that impacts our communities and our country. started his family’s adventure of moving Improve the way you live each day in every 18 times in 23 years. We caught up with way and never take our freedom for granted.

Chris about his service in the skies and

what we will find in his book, Survivor’s What’s some of the best advice you have Obligation: Navigating an Intentional Life. received?

Live each day like it is your last. As you lay on the trauma we, and our families, your head on the pillow each night, ask What was it like to fly for the U.S. Air experienced.

Together, we turned postyourself: If this were my last day on this Force Thunderbirds?

Indescribable. The opportunity to traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth. earth, would I have spent my time the same represent the incredible airmen of our We did not pen this book to become authors, way? If the answer is no, focus your efforts military while recruiting the next generation but to inspire a community of survivors that to improve tomorrow. If you ask yourself was the opportunity of a lifetime. Flying the challenge each other to make the most of this simple question each night, one day you will be right; you will have lived that day in majestic red, white and blue F-16 in each and every day.

the best way. locations around the country and world was How long did this book project take, and

a dream come true with each flight. what did you learn from it?

If you could have a conversation with

The book took two-and-a-half years to anyone, who would it be?

Can you describe the incident you write. Both I and my co-author found the My Nanny, Myrtice Smith. She passed survived? journey to write this book was emotional for early in my Air Force career, and I would On a fateful day in September of 2003, I us and our families as we embraced our love to show her the legacy she built with her lifted off the runway to open the Thunderbird demonstration. Then, just 25.25 seconds experiences and continued to grow together. big heart, caring spirit and selfless after lifting off the ground, my aircraft For survivors of trauma, each and every day dedication to those around her. I want to tell erupted in flame as it impacted the ground. brings both new challenges and new her the journey of our life to date and for her The maneuver I had performed so many opportunities. To fully embrace the power to spend the day with her four grandchildren. times before resulted in my ejection just 40 of each day, we must be deliberate with how As each of us live our lives, we must realize feet above the runway and the impact of we spend our time and choose to live our life is truly defined by the legacy we leave. Nanny, your legacy can be seen in the landing under parachute yielded a 2.5-inch intentionally.

faces of each of your grandchildren and the decrease in my height.

What programs or causes are you many people you positively influenced by

the way you lived.

How would you describe your book to involved with locally?

Recently, I was honored to become a

those who haven’t read it yet? board member of the Shelby County Arts What do you love about Shelby County?

This book is not about why I crashed. It’s Passionate, patriotic comradery. The about why I survived and how it has Council. This incredible organization impacted my life. Each and every person has supports, nurtures and promotes the arts Southern way of life is that of servant trauma in their life. While we cannot always and cultural opportunities. Over the last leaders, always looking out for others and control our surroundings, we can control year, I also had the privilege of working with understanding the sum of our communities our actions, inactions and reactions. My co- Wounded Blue, Inc. This team of passionate is greater than any one of us individually. author, Joel Neeb, and I decided to lower volunteers and professionals devote their This is where I was raised and where my our emotional walls and open a discussion time and efforts to aid and encourage the family roots run deep.

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