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MONTEVALLO’S NEW COFFEE SPOT • PRESERVING ALABASTER’S PAST • ACTIVE LEARNING AT HILLSBORO

PIECES & POEMS THE GUMBALL LOTTERY’S BITE-SIZED WISDOM

SECOND CHANCES HEALING HORSES AT RUSTED ROOF BARN

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It’s a great place to live.

Whatever your species may be.

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

It’s the Cahaba—the longest free-flowing river in Alabama, with more fish species per kilometer than any other river in North America, including 18 species that exist nowhere else.

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

In the clean water we return to the river, and through our efforts with Adopt-A-Stream, SouthWest Water Company is doing our part to ensure the Cahaba is there for future generations to enjoy—whatever their species may be. Join with us by visiting bit.ly/AdoptCahaba.

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FEATURES

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THE HEALING OF HORSES Heather Whitley knows the power of horses for a wounded spirit, and now through Rusted Roof Barn she’s seeking to heal their wounds too.

PRICELESS INVESTMENT Alabaster leaders are spearheading efforts to preserve the city’s historic Siluria Mill site.

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arts & culture

in every issue

15 The Gumball Lottery: Sally Dollar’s Poetry Book for Kids

4 Contributors

22 History Unmasked: Campers See Art Through the Ages

5 From the Editor

schools & sports

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23 The Hillsboro School: An Experiential Approach to Learning

8 The Question

food & drink

31 Community Café: C’s Cakes & Coffee House Specialties

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36 Five Questions For: Fat Johnny’s Comfort & Soul Owner John Naro

home & style

37 Eclectic Farmhouse: A Home’s Mix of Vintage and New

14 The Simple Life

59 Business Connections 74 Out & About 86 Marketplace

88 Why I Love Shelby County

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contributors EDITORIAL

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

CONTRIBUTORS Lindsay Dyess Sarah Finnegan Dawn Harrison Lisa Phillips Jeremy Raines Emily Reed Lindsay Schluntz

DESIGN

Jamie Dawkins Connor Martin-Lively Kate Green

MARKETING

Kristy Brown Kari George Caroline Hairston Rachel Henderson Daniel Holmes Rhett McCreight Kim McCulla Jordan Price Viridiana Romero Kerrie Thompson

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

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

She began volunteering at the Shelby County Arts Council shortly after college and joined the staff in 2016. She also works part-time as a reading tutor and freelance writer and artist. In her spare time, she enjoys making and selling art, photography and playing the ukulele.

Dawn Harrison, Photographer Dawn Harrison is a freelance photographer out of Birmingham. She grew up and put down roots off of 280, where she lives with her wonderful husband, five kids, one son-in-law, two grandkids, three dogs, two cats, eight cows and two ducks. When she isn’t taking pictures, you can find her burning up 280 getting to various school and sporting events, or hanging out in carpool lines. She feels extremely blessed to be a part of the publication and to continue to meet such inspiring members of our community.

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

Emily Reed, Writer Emily Reed is a native of Birmingham, where she grew up in Crestwood.

She is currently a freelance writer out of Shelby County, where she lives with her husband, Martin, and their children, Tobias and Lucy. She previously worked as a full-time newspaper reporter for publications in both Wyoming and Alabama. Now a full-time stay-at-home mom, she writes in her spare time and enjoys exploring topics including art, food and parenting.

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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ON THE COVER

The Rusted Roof Barn

Heather Whitley, right, started The Rusted Roof Barn, and her friend Amy Taylor is a certified instructor there.

Photo by Mary Fehr Design by Connor Martin-Lively

I can still hear the crunching sounds of horses eating carrots and apples, their whiskers tickling the palm of my hand every time they took another treat I offered. My family and I had decided to visit a retired horse farm in Ocala, Florida, during a vacation one summer many years ago, and the farm’s owners let us visitors feed and pet the horses that came up to the fence.

As we listened to the owners talk about where some of the horses had been prior to coming to the farm, I wondered just what these animals had endured before their second chance at a good life arrived—a chance to live out their golden years on a quiet farm in the care of a loving family.

My memories of meeting these horses surfaced when I first read Melanie Peeples’ story in this issue about the Rusted Roof Barn, where rescued horses can heal from previous circumstances in their own time. Situated just inside the gates of Oak Mountain State Park, it’s a haven for the horses as much as it is for owner Heather Whitley—and for many people who, like her, find solace in the saddle. This beautiful account of Heather’s journey to opening the Rusted Roof Barn opened my eyes to yet another incredible program in Shelby County I knew little about beforehand. If this is your introduction to it, too, I hope it inspires you as much as it inspires me.

Another program I learned much more about as we pieced together this issue is The Hillsboro School, a Montessori school situated on a 30-acre spread of land in Helena. In cofounder Dr. Melinda Bray’s words, it is “an idyllic place to wander, wonder and be.” In addition to standard classroom curriculum, students can take their learning outside of the school building while hiking, working in the garden, walking the campus trails and completing activities in outdoor classrooms. The school even has rabbits and bees that students can help care for, with parents’ permission. If you’re like me, reading Emily Reed’s story about The Hillsboro School will make you want to be a kid again.

If any story ideas come to mind as you read, please feel free to reach out to me any time. I wish you a happy and healthy summer!

emily.sparacino@shelbyliving.com

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“ ” THE QUESTION

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LIBERTY DAY! DANCING. Columbiana - Aviva Joiede

Getting to work without dealing with people who forget we have school buses.

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Buck Creek Festival and City Fest in Alabaster. Both are so good it’s hard to choose one over the other.

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Choose one or all from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $5 (free to veterans, active military and children 4 and under. Gates open at 11 a.m. For more information, visit Americanvillage.org.

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THE GUIDE WHAT TO DO IN SHELBY COUNTY JULY 3 Storytime with Mr. Mac Parnell Memorial Library in Montevallo 9:15 a.m.

JULY 4 Independence Day 1776!

The American Village 11 a.m.

JULY 10 Storytime with Mr. Mac Parnell Memorial Library in Montevallo 9:15 a.m.

JULY 3

Fire on the Water Oak Mountain State Park GATES OPEN AT 7 A.M. FIREWORKS AT 9 P.M. The city of Pelham’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show will start at 9 p.m., but there will be plenty to do at the park before the sun sets. A DJ and food trucks will be onsite as early as 10 a.m. for the lunch crowd. Beach volleyball and basketball courts, the Treetop Nature Trail, playground and fishing piers in the show’s vicinity will be open, too.

JULY 10 Alabama 4H Center – Herp Journey Chelsea Public Library JULY 11 Summer Movie Night Bryson Square in Mt Laurel 8 p.m.

JULY 17 Storytimes with Mr. Mac Parnell Memorial Library in Montevallo 9:15 a.m.

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JULY 17 Tommy Johns Magician – What’s so great about Alabama? Everything!

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JULY 18 Library Book Group Meeting Albert L. Scott Library in Alabaster 7 p.m.

Vincent in the Park 4-9 P.M. The community is invited to come and browse arts and crafts vendors, enjoy eats from food vendors, visit a cruise-in car show and watch a fireworks show after the sun sets.

The Lamont Landers Band is set to perform, and a Children’s Village will offer carnival rides and a trackless train. Admission is free.

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JULY 20 Cosplay Contest Pelham Public Library 2 p.m.

JULY 21 Cake & Culture – Jim Phillips presents Alabama … The Formative Years Albert L. Scott Library in Alabaster 2 p.m.

THE GUIDE JULY 23 Starshine Faces – Storytelling and Facepainting Chelsea Public Library JULY 23 Summer Reading Finale Pelham Public Library 2 p.m.

JULY 24 Boots vs. Badges Blood Drive Hoover Public Safety Center All Day JULY 24 Storytime with Mr. Mac Parnell Memorial Library in Montevallo 9:15 a.m.

JULY-AUGUST

Local Farmer’s Markets Everyone knows the freshest, most delicious produce comes from local farmers. Check this list of farmers’ markets open in Shelby County this summer to know where you can snap up all the best fruits and vegetables.

Alabaster Farmers Market • Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-12 p.m. behind Alabaster Senior Center • More information: Cityofalabaster.com Burnette Farms Market • Open year-round (hours change seasonally) • More information: Burnettefarmsmarket.com

JULY 25 Save Your Stories: Preserving Oral History Albert L. Scott Library in Alabaster 6 p.m.

Columbiana Trade Days • Open second Saturdays of the month at the corner of Mill and College streets • More information: (205) 305-8632

JULY 25 Magic Treehouse Book Club Parnell Memorial Library 5 p.m.

Helena Market Days • Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Helena Amphitheater • More information: Facebook.com/The. Helena.Market.Days/

JULY 31 Storytimes with Mr. Mac Parnell Memorial Library in Montevallo 9:15 a.m.

AUG. 1 Mt Laurel Book Club Mt Laurel Library 7 p.m.

AUG. 3 Lego Day North Shelby Library All Day AUG. 15 NSL Book Club North Shelby Library 10:30 a.m.

Montevallo Farmers’ Market • Open Mondays 3-6 p.m. behind Montevallo First Baptist Church • More information: Facebook.com/ montevallofarmersmarket/

Mt Laurel Farmers Market and Craft Fair • Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Mt Laurel Town Center • More information: Mtlaurel.com The Marketplace at Lee Branch • Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Lee Branch Shopping Center parking lot • More information: Themarketplaceatleebranch.com Valleydale Farmers Market • Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church • More information: Valleydalefarmersmarket.com

FRIDAYS IN JULY

Free Friday Flicks Veterans Park

DUSK The 2019 Free Friday Flicks series at Veterans Park off Valleydale Road in Hoover continues every Friday through July 26 at about 6:30 p.m. each week. Here’s the schedule for the remaining films: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World on July 12, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation on July 19 and The Incredibles 2 on July 26. Also each week, there will be a free kids zone, giveaways and more. For updates on weather that may affect the schedule, find @BYMovieParties on Twitter or @FreeFridayFlicks on Facebook.

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THE GUIDE AROUND TOWN

LIBRARY

Book Club Showcase Children showed off their original masterpieces during the Albert L. Scott Library’s Spring Fling, which ended the Wonder Kids’ Book Club, in May. Youngsters read The Girl Who Spun Gold by Virginia Hamilton and Sakura’s Cherry Blossoms by Robert Paul Weston.

Diverse books on display included Belinda the Unbeatable: A Graphic Novel by Nordling; How My Parents Learned to Eat by Friedman; La Princesa and the Pea by Elya. After reading and discussing the books, each child painted on canvas and added tissue paper to create cherry trees inspired by Sakura’s Cherry Blossoms. The library was awarded the 2018 Virginia Hamilton and Arnold Adoff Creative Outreach Grant of $1,000 to exclusively fund the book club.

EDUCATION

Learning through experience University of Montevallo student Danielle Roberts will graduate from college with a better understanding of how to apply her knowledge in a real work setting. Danielle interned at Central State Bank as part of a partnership between the bank and UM Stephens College of Business. SCOB students have the opportunity to work in the classroom on real-world marketing projects, obtaining experience with problems businesses encounter on a daily basis.

JULY 4 Thunder on the Mountain Fireworks Show Vulcan Park & Museum 9 p.m.

JULY 4-9 Birmingham Barons vs. Pensacola Regions Field

JULY 12-AUG. 4 RMTC Presents Matilda the Musical Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre Alabama School of Fine Arts

JULY 17 Flicks Among the Flowers Birmingham Botanical Gardens 6 p.m. Gates, 8 p.m. Film

JULY 18-21 Birmingham Barons vs. Tennessee Regions Field

JULY 19-21 Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. RMTC Cabaret Theatre JULY 22-26 Birmingham Barons vs.

Chattanooga Regions Field

JULY 26-AUG. 4 Mary Poppins Jr. Virginia Samford Theatre AUG. 3 Ensley High School Class of 1969 Fifty-Year Reunion The Club in Birmingham 6:30 p.m.

AUG. 7 Dogwood in Concert Hoover Public Library 7 p.m.

AUG. 10 Water Lantern Festival Railroad Park in Birmingham 4 p.m.

AUG. 11 The Pink Bride Wedding Show

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THE GUIDE BJCC 11 a.m.

AUG. 16 The Steeldrivers Lyric Theatre 8 p.m.

AUG. 19-25 Sidewalk Film Festival Alabama Theatre AUG. 21 Judah & The Lion: Pep Talks World Wide Tour Legacy Arena at BJCC 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 24 Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival Fourth Avenue Historic District in Birmingham 2 p.m.

AUG. 29 Improv Jam The Dance Foundation

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THE SIMPLE LIFE

Rethink Old School “What’s old is new again.” How many times have you heard that?

When you think in terms of not having enough hours in the day or admitting you’re spread too thin, there’s nothing new or old about those perceptions. This summer may feel the same as this time last year (or 12 years ago) and before you can blink—school, homework and football are back on your planner.

Priority awareness is the biggest mind shift you can have in today’s non-stop pace. Sometimes our habits that keep us in rhythm with juggling so many things—like getting up early, fixing lunches the night before or working with a calendar—disappear for a million different reasons. This usually happens because something “better” comes along and we think old school is just “old.” Rethink and revisit Owner of SimpleWorks, the following proven ideas to handle Simpleworks.guru what life is throwing at you: lisa@simpleworks.guru Schedule it. While most of us 205.981.7733 make appointments with other people, we rarely put ourselves on our own calendar. Never underestimate the power of an appointment with yourself. Block off time, write it in ink and don’t cancel or postpone on yourself. You’re no good to those you love if your energy is drained and emptied.

“96.” Pareto’s Principle states that roughly 80 percent of the effects come from 20 percent of the causes. In most cases, 80 percent of the work you need to do can be completed in 20 percent of the time. An eight-hour work day is 96 minutes. What could you accomplish if you had 96 minutes to focus on your “priority list?”

Let others know. Interruptions are a major killer in your focus to finish. Let coworkers, staff and family know you’re tied up and when you’ll be able to be reached. Be proactive in focusing on your priority list versus responding to someone’s emergency. “A lack of planning on your part doesn’t constitute an emergency on my part.” Ouch. Good mantra.

Bust your hump day. Consider Wednesday as the day you “bust it out” and become the Energizer Bunny. Alter your normal routine by getting to work earlier or staying later than usual. By doing this, your perspective of time shifts. Consider doing this once a week until you get caught up with the work.

Being productive means having solid focus skills in place. It’s having control over what you do next. Choose between priority over task and important over trivial. Replace the words “old” and “new” with “current” and “proven.” There’s nothing old school about that.

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PERFECT RHYMING

Sally Dollar packages life lessons for children in her collection of bite-size poetry treats.

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When Sally Dollar decided to purposefully share some key life lessons with her children, she tapped into a sweet childhood memory to do so in a memorable way.

“I have vivid memories of my mom reading poetry to me as a child and memorizing my favorites. I’ve always enjoyed poetry – the rhythm and the beat – and the ability to pack so much meaning into just a few stanzas on a page,” she says.

So, Sally began spending an hour each day during her daughter’s naptimes to write poems. In March of this year, a collection of 61 of her favorites were published in a brightly illustrated book titled, The Gumball Lottery: A Delicious Assortment of Rhymes.

“It’s full of optimism, encouragement and humor, which frankly, the world needs a little more of these days,” she says with a smile. “When life lessons are conveyed in a fun and often funny way, kids will actually enjoy learning them. I like to say it’s like

‘broccoli cleverly hiding in cheese.’”

BITE-SIZED WISDOM Although Sally recognizes that novels and chapter books are priceless, she points out the value of poetry, as well. “Sometimes you just want to take a few minutes and enjoy something bite-sized and sweet—kind of like gumballs!”

The title poem, “The Gumball Lottery,” is one of her favorites in the book because of the life lesson it teaches. “Basically, a kiddo picks out a specific gumball in the machine and takes a chance (actually, multiple chances) to win the sweet prize,” she says.

“But (like many things in life), it doesn’t go exactly as planned. However, there’s a lesson learned

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during that process: ‘I guess in this game of hope and chance, there’s a lesson to be had — When you don’t get what you want, sometimes it’s not so bad.

In fact, sometimes it’s even better,’” she recites.

Another favorite poem is the first one in her book.

Titled “Find Your THING,” it encourages readers to find their “thing,” their talent, their hobby, whatever it may be — to embrace it and do it well. “There’s a lesson in that for all of us, children and adults alike,” she says.

A FAMILY EFFORT The mom-author not only wrote The Gumball Lottery for her own children, (Luke, 11; Anna, 9; 20 July/August 2019

Maggie, 4), but let them be a part of the writing process, too.

“Before the book was published, I read the manuscript to them, getting their feedback and ideas,” she says. “My kids inspired so many of the poems in the book. If we had a funny conversation about unicorns or narwhals or sloths, I wrote a poem about it. If one of my kids got nervous about riding a giant roller coaster, I wrote a poem about it.

If one of them said, ‘I love you more than pancakes,’ I wrote a poem about it. Now, it’s pretty priceless to read those poems with them and share my inspiration with them—and all the funny stories behind them.”

Sally Dollar, left, enlisted the help of her friend and neighbor Rorie Scroggins on illustrations for The Gumball Lottery.

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final product in her hands, and to sit down and read her book to her own children, was an even more Sally credits her friend and Mt Laurel neighbor precious and priceless experience for this mom. “I Rorie Scroggins for the charming illustrations love how reading fosters special moments between throughout the book that bring her poems to life. children and their caregivers, and for my book to be “My children have attended Rorie’s art camps for a part of fostering those moments is a very special several years, and we also attend Double Oak thing indeed,” she says.

Community Church together. Since we even live on THE BEGINNING OF A JOURNEY the same street, we would often walk manuscripts and drawings to each other’s houses during the When she visits schools to share her story and her publishing process while our children played poetry with classrooms of kids, Sally encourages the together,” she recalls.

During the first week of its release, The Gumball students to, “Take a chance. Find a dream and go Lottery became Amazon’s No. 1 New Release in chase it down.”

Now a member of the Society of Children’s Book Children’s Humorous Poetry. However, to hold the WORDS AND ART: A PERFECT PAIRING

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I love how reading fosters special moments between children and their caregivers, and for my book to be a part of fostering those moments is a very special thing indeed.

- Sally Dollar

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Writers and Illustrators, she is taking her own advice, and hopes to continue walking the path of publishing with future projects.

The Gumball Lottery: A Delicious Assortment of Rhyme is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kindle and other online outlets. It is available in hardcover, paperback and e-book formats.

To learn more about the book, visit sally-dollar.com or visit her Facebook author page (Sally Dollar, Author). Schools interested in setting up an author visit can contact her at Sally@Sally-Dollar.com.

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ARTS COUNCIL CORNER

ART THROUGH THE AGES

Kids can explore everything from fossils to Egyptian hieroglyphics at SCAC’s summer camp. com or in person at the SCAC office.

Looking ahead to August, the Shelby County Arts The end of an era is approaching at the Shelby Council is excited to begin the move into the new County Arts Council—but first, art camp! July marks Shelby County Arts Center. The SCAC is honored to the last month before the SCAC moves into its new be chosen to host the Making Alabama. A home at the Shelby County Arts Center in Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit for Shelby County.

Columbiana’s Old Mill Square. Before we move, According to the Making Alabama website, the however, it wouldn’t be summer at the SCAC without exhibit will feature “Eight periods of history that defined Alabama as a state – decisions and turning art camp.

Ms. Edna has lots of fun planned for campers, who points that shaped what the state would become and will explore elements of art through the ages. From what it will be – all in an impressive display to retrace fossils to the Greek gods, campers will learn about art our state’s footsteps featuring people, places and and the history behind some of the most exciting eras cultures that are still Making Alabama.” This exhibit of art around the world. They will delve into cave will open the new EBSCO Fine Art Gallery in the drawings, Egyptian hieroglyphics, ancient masks, SCAC. This exhibit is free and open to the public.

Then, on Aug. 17, the first act in the Black Box Greek/Roman frescoes and more. Students will also have the chance to meet and learn from local guest Theater will be Sean Dietrich, the man known for his popular Sean of the South blog about commentary artists and musicians visiting during camp.

Each camp ends with a gallery reception, at which on life in the American South. His captivating stories students get to show off their creations to their family and songs are sure to entertain and bring a smile to and friends. Fine Art Camp I (for ages 5-8) will take your face. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts place from July 8-12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and costs at 7:30 p.m. Also join us on Saturday, Aug. 24 for the $125. Fine Art Camp II (ages 9-12) will take place return of local favorites Three on a String. Doors will from July 15-19 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and costs $195. open at 7 p.m., and the show will start at 7:30 p.m.

Be sure to register your camper today, as space is Tickets for these events will go on sale in July.

For tickets and more details on upcoming events, limited. Students must pre-register for camp. You can sign-up your student at shelbycountyartscouncil. visit shelbycountyartscouncil.com.

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SCHOOL

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LOVING TO LEARN

The Hillsboro School in Helena offers a unique approach to education.

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When Wendy and John Poczatek’s sixth grade daughter showed interest in stop-motion animation, her teachers at The Hillsboro School encouraged her to explore it “without fear of failure,” Wendy says. A month later, she could teach a classmate how to make a movie, and made several short movies of her own. It reinforced their decision six years ago to enroll both of their daughters at the school, a place where the focus on learning and passion displayed were immediately evident. “The environment at Hillsboro is unique in that it inspires curiosity, creativity and compassion among every person in the community,” Wendy says.

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convinced that passion is contagious among this community of lifelong learners.”

Nestled on 30 acres off Elvira Road in Helena, The Hillsboro School Bober Lake Campus features a garden, woods and beautiful lake, which provide all kinds of unique opportunities for students, according to co-founder Dr. Melinda Bray. “For example, students help plan the garden each season and take care of it; they develop trails, and make markers to identify flowers and trees,” she says.

“Additionally, they take care of two rabbits, and we have an apiary. With parents’ permission students can learn to take care of our bees. It truly is an idyllic place to wander, wonder and be.”

The school uses a Montessori curriculum while

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also allowing students the option to participate in LEGO club, robotics teams, gardening and many other long-standing activities. Students can volunteer in activities such as Cahaba River cleanup and monthly help at The Christian Service Mission. The school also offers Hands-On Hillsboro Enrichment Camps, which consist of one-week camps allowing students to focus on a specific topic including woodwork, or T-shirt designs. The camps are also opened to the community, including students that homeschool during three weeks in September and March, according to Bray.

The school first opened in July 2017 and accepts 28 July/August 2019

children ages toddler through 12th grade.

Co-founder and business director Connie Edwards says the school currently has 25 students enrolled. Additionally, there are four full-time teachers, one full-time teacher aide and three parttime teachers.

Since attending the school, Poczatek’s two children, ages 10 and 12, have enjoyed the ability to learn while also being outside. “Our girls love nature, and the campus is a nature lover’s dream,” Poczatek said. “They spend so much time outdoors at school. They hike regularly with their class, work in the school garden, run, jog, walk on campus

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Dorothy Ewing enrolled her pre-school son at the school after learning more about the curriculum. “I was not looking for a 4K program, but when I found Hillsboro School, I knew I had to be a part of the school and community,” Ewing says. “My son moves around all of the time, and I liked that he has the freedom to move at school and not be stuck in a chair or desk all day. That was a concern when I was thinking about him having to sit still in a traditional school.”

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Students at The Hillsboro School can take their learning outside, experiencing hands-on lessons in outdoor classrooms.

with her son, which is something she appreciates when sending him to school each day. “It is like I am sending him to school and the people teaching him are family,” she says. “They are patient and knowledgeable, and they want my son to succeed.

The kids are excited about learning and they can follow their own path to keep that fire going. There is no grade or age restriction to keep him from learning something he is ready for and interested in. There is no limit to how far he can go.”

The school begins Spanish immersion at the toddler level, where time together with the teacher is spent only speaking in Spanish. This language approach continues from toddler age through high school, according to Bray. The language of music is 30 July/August 2019

also an important aspect at the school, where the school collaborates with a certified Suzuki piano teacher and Early Childhood Education (ECE) instructor who works with students across age groups.

The school also has hands-on STEAM classes for elementary through high school students, which support science, art and math.

Bray says the student-to-teacher ratio is intentionally low, allowing the children to be wellknown and understood by their teachers. The school schedule is a unique feature of the school.

While the school meets 180 days, students go to school until the end of May, have six weeks off for the summer and return mid-July. There are also

three week breaks in September, December and March for the students to recharge.

Poczatek says she has always felt like her children are truly known by their teachers, an aspect she has appreciated the most about the school.

“We love how the adults in the community model respect each other whether they share identical or opposing beliefs,” Poczatek says. “The students are taught to practice respectful debate and conflict resolution even as preschoolers.

Families support each other through joyful and painful times, and we are often on each other’s pick-up list. I often hear people describe a longing to find their tribe or village where they belong. That is what we found here at The Hillsboro School.”

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Serving good coffee and food is of paramount importance to Cynthia Bertolone at her coffee shop, and understandably so. But creating a cozy place where locals can gather, unwind and connect is just as important to the Montevallo resident. “My vision is to unify the surrounding communities and start a tradition to gather friends and family here,” she says of C’s Cakes & Coffee House, which opened in January. “They can hang out, play board games, listen to music, eat tasty food, drink exceptional coffees and enjoy the outdoor patio in the cutest coffee house in all of Alabama.”

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Cynthia, who also owns Cake Art in Pelham, says the community has welcomed the coffee shop with open arms and a steady stream of visitors since it opened. She wanted to open the business in the area, a college town, because she was presented with an opportunity she could not refuse. Now, she’s serving a lineup of specialty coffee, pastries, soups, salads and meals to go that people can’t refuse.

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As someone who’s been in the food service industry since he was a teenager, John Naro knows his way around the meatand-three restaurant concept. But putting his special touch on meat and vegetable staples is what Naro most enjoys as a chef. Now, he is serving up his Southern-style dishes at his new restaurant, Fat Johnny’s Comfort & Soul, in downtown Columbiana. Read on to find out just what to expect at the city’s newest lunch spot.

What can people expect to find at Fat Johnny’s?

Comfort and soul. “Come for the comfort, stay for the soul.” We really started thinking about the words comfort and soul. The two have really come together, and that’s our whole mission here: We want you to have comfort and soul. That’s why we’re here.

We’re doing Southern-style cooking, such as chicken and dumplings, chicken pie, meatloaf and real country-fried steak. Kellye is making the desserts and salads.

concessions business for 24 years in the Hoover, Alabaster and Mountain Brook areas. I have done contract work with other chefs in Birmingham. I kept myself busy in other areas, always trying to learn from other chefs and things of that nature. I always tell people culinary arts is what we are. It’s how you interpret that dish. That’s where the art of all this comes through.

What made you decide to open in Columbiana?

It just came time to do something for me.

The kids grew up and moved out, and it all just started falling together. I’m a Catholic boy and I believe in signs. I knew (former Bernie’s owner) Benard (Tamburello) had done well down here. He had been saying, “You gotta do something on your own.” I Is there a story behind the restaurant called him and said, “I think I’m ready.” The name and logo? stars were lining up. We knew Benard had Growing up, my dad always called me “Fat this place and was very successful. It is a neat Is this the first location of Fat Johnny’s Johnny.” That’s where the name came from. little town.

When I worked at the Birmingham race Comfort & Soul?

Yes. It’s been a whole family project with track, I had a young guy who came up to me. What are your current days and hours?

We’re open Sunday through Friday, 11 my wife, Kellye; daughters, Alayna Jackson He had drawn a cartoon of me. I have kept this and said I will use it one day, and here it a.m. to 2 p.m. We’re on Facebook as Fat and Felicia Naro; and step-son Jared Johnny’s Comfort & Soul. Fat Johnny’s is Carlisle, who helps with social media. We is. located at 115 S. Main Street in Columbiana. have been doing the little league ballpark

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Ashlee Werkmeister mixes vintage treasures with new pieces to create an eclectic-farmhouse style.

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When Ashlee Werkmeister was a child, her parents took her with them to estate sales and thrift stores, hunting for vintage treasures that held stories of their previous owners and locations. She didn’t care for the excursions back then. But as an adult, Ashlee can’t seem to get enough of these treasure hunts, the fruits of which end up in her Helena home.

“Now, I love it,” she says. “I think it’s the history and the people behind the pieces that make me love pickin’ so much.”

These vintage treasure finds also fuel her hobby of home decorating – something she relished as a child despite her distaste for browsing estate sales. She liked to rearrange her room and see how other people decorated. She took particular interest in her grandmother’s mid-century home, filled with everything from copper to vintage tea sets. “When I visit her house, it brings me back to being 5 years old baking oatmeal cookies with her in the kitchen,” Ashlee says. “My home is kind of like that, filled with frugal collections that I’ve found over the years.”

Ashlee works in the wedding business and writes a DIY and home décor blog called Sweet Southern Oaks. When she’s not writing or pickin’ at local markets, Ashlee and her husband, Jon, a technical sergeant in the Air Force, likely have their sleeves

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rolled up to work on another home project. “We have lived in our house for a little over two years,” Ashlee says. “We have done quite a few updates to the house since we moved in and have many more projects to do in the future. The first thing we did was paint all of the dark brown walls to lighten up the rooms with soft grays and blues. The softer color palette helped to make the rooms feel larger and really pop. The power of paint is amazing because it can transform a space on a small budget.”

They break their larger projects into phases to complete as their budget allows. Ashlee shares updates on her blog, detailing what she and Jon have done and how her followers can apply the same cost-effective concepts in their homes. “My focus is on authentic vintage pieces and decorating on a budget,” she says. “I’m drawn to anything ‘chippy,’ vintage and antiques – and I love to go pickin’ at yard sales and thrift stores to incorporate those finds into my décor. I’m always on the hunt for vintage jars, copper, architectural salvage and old books to add to my many collections.

I want our home to be a warm and cozy space that feels like a safe haven, and for everyone that walks through our door to feel like they’re at home and to feel like family.”

Living Room The living room reflects Ashlee’s eclectic farmhouse style with its mixture of textures and character in her vintage finds, new pieces, family heirlooms and architectural salvage pieces, including an old stained glass window from an 1800s church that Ashlee found at Ben’s Antiques & Market in Georgia. “Just thinking about how many sermons and how many souls were saved in the very church that window hung over 100 years ago is fascinating to me,” she says. “I like the aesthetic of how every piece is different and unique in its own way, but still blends together.”

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Kitchen The kitchen, along with the living room, is Ashlee’s favorite part of the house.

“I feel like these two rooms are the heart of a home, and that’s where we spend most of our time,” she says. Last summer she and Jon painted the dark-brown kitchen cabinets white and updated the faucet. They are working on the second phase of the kitchen this summer to install a backsplash, new flooring and updated countertops. “I want this to feel like an industrial farmhouse, with whites and blacks and touches of aqua.”

Ashlee’s Office The built-ins in the room Ashlee uses as her office and as a sunroom were a major selling point for her and Jon.

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Dining Room The light wall color continues into the dining room, a cozy space accessible from the kitchen and from her office, through a set of French doors.

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The Healing of Horses Heather Whitley knows the power of horses for a wounded spirit, and now through Rusted Roof Barn she’s seeking to heal their wounds too.

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You can’t tell by looking at it, but down a winding road and just inside the gates of Oak Mountain State Park is a place where magic happens. To the naked eye it just looks like an old barn with a rusted roof, but this is a place that heals, a place that gives second chances.

About a decade ago, Heather Whitley began boarding her horse at the Oak Mountain Boarding Stables. She grew up riding horses, though she says it’s more accurate to say she grew up being thrown from horses. (It started with cracking two vertebrae and a rib as a kid and moved on to a dislocated jaw and broken teeth.) Maybe it’s something inside her that just inspires a fiery spirit, or it could be that friends, spying a horse that seems a little crazy,

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would say, “Hey, Heather, ride THIS one!”

At any rate, Heather had chosen to board her horse at the Oak Mountain stables because of its proximity to her family’s home in Homewood. She could be at the stable, saddled up and riding within 15 to 20 minutes. She and her husband owned a business in Homewood, but come evenings, with her children tucked safely at home, she could steal away for a bit and ride.

Then, seven years ago, she lost her husband unexpectedly and could not stand to keep their business open, where they had worked side by side.

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stuff,” she says. So she rode. She saddled up and let the slow canter of time do its work. After a while, her husband’s good friend grew to become more than just a friend, and eventually he followed her out to the barn. He had never ridden before. “I guess he figured if he wanted to see me, he better come out here,” she says with a smile that makes her eyes sparkle.

In time, they married, merging her two kids with his son from a previous marriage, and, of course, her horse. Through it all, she drove to Oak Mountain State Park and rode. Then she learned that the neighboring barn—a trail barn, where the general public can pay to ride—was going to close. She watched it disappear, the horses gone, leaving nothing but the empty stalls where once there had been so much life.

She lamented the loss of a place where people who didn’t own a horse had the opportunity to spend time communing with nature, atop a horse. Perhaps she knew what riding can do for a wounded spirit, and she wanted to give some of that back.

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the encouragement of her friend, Amy Taylor, who also boarded her horse at the Oak Mountain Boarding Stables, she decided to do it. Heather would become the owner/operator, and Amy, the certified instructor, would be able to give riding lessons.

Heather went home and announced her plan to her husband, Scott, who had no experience in running a barn, but nonetheless said sure. Next, Heather had to convince Oak Mountain State Park.

She would need horses, and she proposed filling the empty stalls with horses that needed help.“Well, if we’re gonna redo this,” she thought, “we might as well give a horse a second chance.’” Oak Mountain loved the idea and said yes.

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didn’t buy the horse, it was going to be sold for meat.

Along the way, The Rusted Barn has become a family affair. Scott left his previous career, and Heather’s daughter, Amelia, a 17-year-old high school senior, saddles horses and mends fences in her spare time.

There have been a few surprises, too. Around two years ago, at 46, Heather was convinced she was going into menopause. It turned out to be a baby: Ella, whom they refer to as a barn baby because she spends so much time here.

Heather’s oldest, Ethan, is taking a break from college to decide what he really wants to be, and in the meantime, has become their manny, giving Heather and Scott enough time and flexibility to truly get The Rusted Roof Barn off the ground.

The stalls are filled with beautiful, strong horses, poking their heads out and snorting occasionally, as if they’re interjecting to the conversation regarding

how they got here.

Looking at a “before” picture of an Arabian horse named Charisma you’ll see ribs you could count and a prominent spine. Today, he’s much more rounded, though Heather says he still has a way to go. He’s curious and is happy to have his face stroked.

A brindled mare named Clementine has become Heather’s favorite. When she first brought Clementine home, Scott couldn’t get near her. “Scott couldn’t even touch her, even if he had all the food because the man before had beat her,” Heather says. “You can look at her and see the sadness in her eyes. I can identify with it. Everybody has to heal at their own rate.”

Heather says she gave her time and patience. “I just let her be a horse for a little while. She got the routine. She saw horses coming and going and being ridden, and she figured it out.” Clementine has come so far, she’s even become a search and rescue horse.

Heather has 20 horses now, each with his or her own story. Sometimes they are weary of her when she first meets them. Other times, they seem to know she’s going to save them.

Mason, who was previously penned in a tiny stall and hardly had any room to move around, didn’t need any convincing when Heather showed up. “I had to get out of his way,” she says.

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“He jumped on my trailer so fast because he was like, ‘Get me out of here!’ He was like, ‘Anywhere has to be better than where I’m at.’”

Mason, Charisma, Clementine and the others are all doing well now and are either being ridden for trail rides or lessons or are still in training. Earning their keep is a necessity, as taking care of horses is expensive. Heather can’t keep any horse here who isn’t adding to the operation. But that does not mean her horses are forced to be ridden. Far from it.

Heather has only had two horses who didn’t work out. One just didn’t like trail riding. He didn’t like different people getting on him all the time. “You could tell this didn’t make him happy,” Heather says. She didn’t think it was fair to make him do something he just couldn’t learn to like. So, she found him a home with a little girl who rides him as a show horse. And he’s winning.

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Heather is currently working on two beautiful blond Haflingers named Buttercup and Butterscotch, and she is not entirely convinced they both are going to make it. They are physically healthy now, but Buttercup bears emotional scars.

“Somebody down the line did something just really awful to her,” Heather says. “She isn’t totally ready to forgive. Horses, typically, will forgive you. If you give them enough time, they will forgive you. They won’t forget. She has not totally forgiven.”

But she IS improving. Buttercup actually lets Heather touch her now. Before, she could not stand it and would freeze like a statue.

Above all, Heather understands the importance of patience. “It’s not a race. The goal here is to rehab them the best we can so that they’re not a danger to somebody, and they have a good life.”

And she understands them too. “I think because I came from where I wanted to be free from pain, I give them time. And then, of course, I have a fabulous husband who lets me do this crazy stuff.”

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current site of Alabaster’s civic complex is where it all began.

Named for the rock formations that were commonly found during the Silurian geological period, the Siluria Cotton Mill and company-built village was established in 1896 for textile production. Built along the banks of Buck Creek, the main section of the mill with its 75,000-gallon water tower was built in 1903-1904, with the main office section added in 1906.

THE EPICENTER OF ORIGINAL Bobby Joe Seales, Alabama Bicentennial ALABASTER Ambassador and author of Alabaster & Siluria: The Present-day Alabaster is now known as a thriving Early Years – A Pictorial History, describes the community centered around the “Medical Mile” village as eventually covering about 305 acres of that serves the health and wellness of many in land. It boasted not only the cotton mill and Shelby County and nearby areas. However, a textile outbuildings, but also a hotel, ballpark and mill community called Siluria that existed on the clubhouse, doctor and dentist offices, churches, a One of the most iconic sights in Shelby County is the historic water tower that stands guard above the Alabaster City Hall and Senior Center. The history of this site celebrates the genesis of the community of Siluria, and later, Alabaster. With a grant partnership in place, the city is poised to preserve the water tower and surrounding area for future generations.

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The main section of the mill and its water tower were built in 1903-1904.

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school and nearly 120 cottage homes. Company stores provided various work opportunities for families to earn wages to provide for themselves. A small jail was eventually added behind the main mill building to increase the safety and security of the growing village.

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BRAVING THE STORMS OF TIME The textile mill achieved about 45 years of steadily growing operations. However, after an April 18, 1953 tornado ripped through the community, the mill was shut down for almost a full year to make extensive repairs. The original water tower survived the storm, although it was decided to install more competitive, modern equipment elsewhere throughout the operation. Shortly thereafter, the mill and the entirety of the village property was purchased by J.W. Valentine Co., Inc. of New York.

“The name of the business was changed and this time it became Silura Mills, Inc.,” Seales says. “The final name of the business was changed in January 1965 to Buck Creek Industries, Inc., when the operating facility and factory site were sold to Reeves Brothers, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange.”

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recently listed in the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on March 29, 2018. The One year after the community of Siluria was City of Alabaster’s application for this honor annexed by the city of Alabaster in 1971, the mill described the water tower and jail as “the last two changed hands yet again. However, after another remaining remnants from a bygone era marking the seven years, Buck Creek Industries, Inc. was rich history of the Siluria Mill Village – the selfcontained community which laid the groundwork officially shut down and its assets were liquidated.

“The Birmingham News, page 58, dated Thursday, for the Alabaster we know and love today.”

Through a grant partnership with the Alabama May 10, 1979, reads ‘A textile mill which was once the largest onsite employer in Shelby County is closing Bicentennial Committee, the city of Alabaster is now in the process of securing a historic marker, its doors this week…’,” Seales points out.

In 2003, the city of Alabaster purchased the landscaping, new fencing and enhancing the defunct mill site and its surrounding 22 acres. By landscaping of the area around the Silura mill water January 2008, after a demolition effort eliminated tower and jail. The city’s goal is to ensure the story the remaining decrepit buildings, only the jail cell, of this landmark’s legacy continues, and its rich water tower and former office building remained. history is protected for future generations to enjoy.

One year later, it was decided to remove the To get involved or to help supplement the structurally damaged office building, as well. restoration fund, contact Karen Fillingim (kfillingim@cityofalabaster.com) or the Alabaster PRESERVING A POWERFUL PAST Beautification Board (beauty@cityofalabaster.

The Buck Creek Water Tower and Jail were com).

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JULY/AUGUST 2019 BUSINESS CONNECTIONS Join the Chamber for Coffee with the Mayor of Columbiana Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Commission District 1 and cosponsored by Shelby County Reporter, is designed for the community to enjoy

networking, coffee and a city update — all before heading to the office.

There is no cost to attend however reservations are requested by noon on Tuesday, August 20 to assist in preparation.

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

July Community Luncheon Features “State of the Schools Throughout Shelby County”

The Shelby County Chamber’s July Community Luncheon, “State of the Schools Throughout Shelby County” – co-sponsored by Barge Design Solutions and The UPS Store @ Caldwell Mill Rd/ Valleydale -- will be hosted by the Career Readiness Work Group. The Chamber has invited the Alabaster, Hoover, Pelham and Shelby County School Superintendents to give an

Silver Sponsors

663-4542. ext. 106 or pari@ shelbychamber.org.

The investment is $20 per person for Chamber investors update on the schools and $30 per person for store2389@theupsstore.com • www.theupsstorelocal.com/2389 throughout Shelby County.

“Future” investors and includes The Community Luncheon Organizations engaged in a luncheon buffet. Reservations will be held on July 31 in the educational programs and requested by noon on Monday, banquet hall at the Pelham activities or otherwise are July 29. Please contact the Civic Complex and Ice Arena. invited to participate in the Chamber at info@ Doors will open at 11:00AM Showcase Feature. Call or shelbychamber.org, by for business networking and email Pari Barzegari, Manager, telephone at 663-4542 or the program will begin Community & Career register online at www. promptly at 11:30AM. Development for details at shelbychamber.org.

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Be sure to mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 21 and plan to join us at the Columbiana Senior Center from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for coffe with Stancil Handley, Mayor of Columbiana. The morning meeting, presented by Kevin Morris, Shelby County

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HEALTH FOCUS:

Know the Signs of Heat Illness

Presenting Sponsor

Children who are outside having fun in the sun or practicing sports may be too busy to pay attention to things like staying hydrated or knowing when to go for shade. When children are young, it’s up to the adults to watch out for when enough sun is enough. Heat illness follows a progression from mild to life-threatening.

Stages, Signs and Treatment of Heat Illness

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Extended time in heat and humidity and lack of adequate fluids can cause heat illness. And, children, teens and the elderly (over age 65) are more sensitive to heat because their bodies don’t adjust as quickly to environmental changes as adults younger than age 65. Here’s how to recognize heat illness:

Type of Heat Illness

Cause

Signs/Symptoms

Heat cramps (mildest form)

uIntense exercise in high heat uPainful cramps or muscle spasms most common in legs

Flushed, moist skin

uStop activity and rest in a cool place uTake off extra clothing and apply cool cloths to skin uDrink fluids that contain sugar and salt uSlowly stretch cramped muscles

Heat exhaustion

uLoss of water and salt uExtreme heat and sweating without fluid and salt replacement

Same as above, plus: uHigh fever (over 100.4) uHeadache uNausea/vomiting uDiarrhea uWeakness/fatigue uAnxiety

Same treatment as above; if no improvement or fluids won’t stay down, go to the emergency department.

Heat stroke (life threatening)

Body is overwhelmed by excessive heat and doesn’t properly regulate the heat

Same as above, plus: uRapid heart rate uLack of appetite uConfusion or agitation uStupor or lethargy uSeizures

Treatment

Begin same treatment as above and call 911 or go to emergency department. In the meantime, place ice bags in armpit and groin area.

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more susceptible. uBeware of the need for extra hydration and breaks from the heat when wearing heavy clothing such as for football or band practice (if wearing heavy uniforms). uStay hydrated and encourage your children to drink fluids even if they don’t

think they’re thirsty. uDress in lightweight, lightly-colored clothing. uTake breaks from activity to cool off in air conditioning, with a cool bath or in a swimming pool. uTalk with coaches and/or camp counselors about policies regarding heat illness

prevention.

Finally, remember to never, ever leave children in a closed vehicle, even for a short time. Inside car temperatures can increase by as much as 19 degrees in as little as 10 minutes. Closed vehicles can be lifethreatening.

The Shelby County Chamber

Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNET” at Pump it Up Gold Sponsor

to attend however reservations are requested by noon on Monday, July 22 to assist in preparation.

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

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

Yes, there truly is such a thing as a “Free Lunch” – especially on July 16! We encourage you to join your fellow investors and Chamber staff for some business networking and to learn how to maximize your investment.

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

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

A complimentary lunch will be available for all attendees.

Reservations are requested and space is limited - so please contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@shelbychamber.org, by phone at 663-4542 or register online at shelbychamber.org, by no later than July 15 to reserve your place.

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Be sure to mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 23 and join us at Pump it Up, 101 Cahaba Valley Pkwy W, Pelham, AL 35124, 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

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CELEBRATING GROWTH

Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham grand opening celebration.

American Self Strorage opens new location in Maylene with many different storage options to fit your needs.

Cajun Boys & Our Poboys opens in Chelsea - making it their third location in Shelby County.

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Heatherwood Hills Country Club pool grand opening. An exciting day for the club.

The Town of Harperville celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Burger King and Popeye’s set to open in 2019.

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SNAPSHOTS

May “Community Luncheon” speaker, Drew Ann Long, founder of Caroline’s Cart, joined by The Shelby County Chamber board chair, Bill Connor (left) and Montevallo Chamber board chair, Paige Wallace (right).

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Shelby County Chamber investors enjoyed a Business After Hours hosted

by Applebee’s of Chelsea.

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Ambassador of the Month

Meet Jane Ann Mueller Chelsea resident and our Ambassador of the month.

Jane Ann represents the City of Chelsea as a liaison to Shelby County by serving on numerous committees and work groups. She is the current vice chair of the Tourism & Recreation task force. Her leadership skills and get things done work ethic, serve Jane Ann well with her many Presenting Sponsor projects for the City of Chelsea.

Jane Ann is the Programs Director of the Chelsea community center and part of the team implementing the major expansion of this property.

A proud native of Kentucky, Jane Ann is grateful to have settled in Chelsea and now be For more information on things active at multiple levels with going on in Chelsea contact the Shelby County Chamber. Jane Ann at 205-677-2052.

TSCC Board of Directors (as of 5/1/2019)

OFFICERS Chamber Chair Mr. Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union Chair-Elect Ms. Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries–Vincent Hills Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Dr. Jay Crisman 280 Animal Medical Center Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Ms. Katie McDowell Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Ms. Carol Bruser University of Montevallo Vice Chair, Finance & Administration Mr. Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc. Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mr. Brian Massey St. Vincent’s Health System Vice Chair, Investor Relations Ms. Alison Howell Steineker Alabama Power Company

The Shelby County Chamber has a variety of sponsorship opportunities available for the remainder of 2019. If you are interested in sponsorship of an event or program please contact Jordan Powell at 205-663-4542 ext. 109 or jordan@ shelbychamber.org.

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Mr. Daniel Listi Shelby Baptist Medical Center Mr. Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union Mr. Carl Orso Renasant Bank Mr. Mitt Schroeder Central State Bank Mr. Tim Benefield Buffalo Rock Company Ms. April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC Mr. Jeff McDowell McDowell Security Services, LLC Mr. Keith Richards Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Mike Swinson Spire Alabama, Inc. Ms. Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty Mr. Paul Barber Valent Group

Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation Mr. Alex Dudchock Shelby County

Mr. Matthew Hogan Bama Budweiser of Shelby County

Immediate Past Chairs Ms. Jacqueline Gardner St. Vincent’s One Nineteen

Ms. Brittani Morris State Farm Insurance - Brittani Morris Agency

Mr. Joe Meads Sain Associates

Mr. Casey Morris Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies in Snider’s Pharmacy

DIRECTORS Mr. Shane Armstrong Premier Healthcare

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Mr. Bruce King Lhoist North America

Mr. Fred Smith Vulcan Termite & Pest Control

Mr. Cris Cano Alabama Power Company

Dr. Scott Coefield (*) Pelham City Schools

Mr. Stephen Dawkins Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Ms. Bridgette Jordan Smith (*) City of Vincent

Jay Dennis Regions Bank

Ms. Debbie Parrott (*) iBERIA Bank

Mr. Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Mr. Jeff Purvis (*) A. C. Legg, Inc.

Ms. Kelly Thrasher Fox Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC

Ms. Diane Thomas (*) PostNet of Chelsea

Mr. Charles Hall Grandview Medical Center (*) Serving a one-year term in 2019 Ms. Leisha Harris Grandview Medical Center Mr. Bill Keller Renasant Bank

The Shelby County Chamber

Welcome New Investors (as of April 27 - May 29, 2019) Member Name Belle Farm LLC Bertolone’s Italian - Calera Brook Highland Bar & Grill Camelot Manor Colonial Life Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama Edward Jones Investments - Lellwyn Griffin Expedia CruiseShipCenters Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers - Helena John W. Day -- State Chemical Solutions Novella Club of Columbiana Old Towne Vapes & Coffee Tee’s Cakes & Pastries The Crafters House Xtra Living Real Estate

Categories Event & Meeting Space Restaurants Restaurants Event & Meeting Space Employee Benefit Community/Service Financial Investments Travel Agency Automobile Repair Chemical Community/Service Beverage Bakery Art & Painting Classes Real Estate - Residential

City Sterrett Calera Birmingham Pelham Pelham Clanton Birmingham Birmingham Hoover Pelham Shelby Helena Chelsea Birmingham Chelsea

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

Are you looking to expand Presenting Sponsor your contacts on the Highway 280 corridor? NETWORK280 can help you with that by providing businesses with an excellent opportunity to make August 8 from 4:30PM until them! The next NETWORK280 6:00PM at host sponsor, Urban will be held on Thursday, Home Market. Bring plenty of

cards and plan on meeting lots of new contacts at this event.

The cost is $10 per person for Chamber investors and $20 per person for “Future” investors and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and two beverage tickets. Reservations

are requested by noon on Wednesday, August 7 to assist in preparation, so please contact the Chamber via email at info@shelbychamber.org, by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber. org.

YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK (March 1, 2019 - March 26)

- Facebook: 20 “new likes”, 223 “views”, 4,738 “post reaches” and 3,437 “total likes”.

- Twitter: 34 “tweets”, 3,945 “tweet impressions”, 64 “profile visits”, 3 “mentions” 3,059 “followers”, - Instagram: 1,210 “posts”, 1,010 “followers”.

- Responded to 94 requests for business & community information.

- Notarized 9 documents for Shelby County Companies

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NETWORK280 Offers Opportunity for New Contacts

CHAMBER Events

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

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Chamber Connections Luncheon 208 North Main Street, Columbiana, AL 35051 Investment: Investors $15 and Future Investors Reservations appreciated to assist in preparation.

Investor Reception 11:30AM - 1:00PM The Shelby County Chamber 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham, AL 35124 Reservations requested by noon on July 15 to assist in preparation Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $12. No reservation required.

CoffeeNET at Pump it Up 8:30AM - 9:30AM 101 Cahaba Valley Pkwy W, Pelham, AL 35124 Reservations requested by noon on July 22 to assist in preparation Community Luncheon Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, July 29.

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Chamber Connections Luncheon 208 North Main Street, Columbiana, AL 35051 Investment: Investors $15 and Future Investors $25.

Reservations appreciated to assist in preparation.

Network280 4:30PM-6:00PM Urban Home Market Reservations requested by August 7 to assist in preparation.

Coffee with the Mayor of Columbiana 8:30AM - 9:30AM Columbiana Senior Center

Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $12. No reservation required.

Community Luncheon Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, August 26.

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

Go and Grow Workshop 11:30AM - 1:00PM The Shelby County Chamber 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124

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. accessaccounting.net Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC (205) 982-5500 bmss.com Chappell CPA (205) 978-8858 chappellcpa.com

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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 Graham and Associates, CPA (205) 663-6673 grahamandassociates.net/ I.H. McNeill, III, PC (205) 982-2664 ihmcneill.com Kassouf & Co. (205) 443-2500 kassouf.com Mallory Jackson and Associates, PC (205) 939-1978 mahco.com

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Covenant Heating & Cooling, LLC (205) 319-7202 covenanthvacal.com

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

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

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

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 APARTMENTS & LEASING SERVICES AMP Residential (214) 431-3083 ampresidential.com Arlington Properties/Terrace 31 Apartments (205) 988-0960 terrace31apt.com Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020 Grand Reserve at Pelham (205) 685-4111 grandreservepelham.com

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

Meadow Wood Apartments (205) 663-1101 sealyrealty.com

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

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

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ADVERTISING & MARKETING SERVICES Alabama Outdoor Advertising (205) 224-5815 aloutdoor.com Angels Advertising, LLC (205) 968-1544 angelsadvertising.net Bell Media, LLC (334) 356-4906 gobellmedia.com BLR Further LLC (205) 324-8005 blrfurther.com CityVision, Inc. (205) 595-0809 Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 myhelenacitynews.com Plexamedia (877) 497-4606 plexamedia.com Radio Active (205) 663-1859 Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167 anindooradvantage.com Video Visions Media Marketing (205) 902-8035 videovisionsmm.com ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES Crown Trophy of Pelham (205) 621-7393 crowntrophy.com AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Affordable Heating & Air, LLC (256) 245-2870

Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association (205) 980-0540 carsbirmingham.com Chelsea Business Alliance Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 birminghambuilder.com ATTORNEYS Alabama Law Services, LLC (205) 419-4414 alabamalawservices.com Bradford & Holliman, LLC (205) 663-0281 bradfordholliman.com Elizabeth A. Roland, P.C. Attorney at Law (205) 620-1278 elizabethroland.com Ellis, Head, Owens & Justice (205) 669-6783 wallaceellis.com Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC (205) 982-3325 ginamcdonaldlaw.com Gregory Law Firm, P.C. (205) 314-4874 gregorylawfirm.us/ Merrell Law Firm, LLC (205) 874-9697 MerrellLawFirm.com

The Abbey at Inverness (205) 991-9060

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

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

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

Wellington Manor Apartments (205) 621-0811 wellingtonmanorapts.com

RichardsonClement PC (205) 572-4100 richardsonclement.com

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

Sirote & Permutt, PC (205) 930-5100 http://www.sirote.com

Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, Inc. (205) 879-4462 gmcnetwork.com Lathan Associates Architects, PC (205) 988-9112 lathanassociates.com/ TRO Jung/Brannen, Inc. (205) 324-6744 trojb.com/ South City Theatre (205) 621-2128 southcitytheatre.com/ ART GALLERY Woodlot Artisans LLC (205) 420-8989 woodlotartisans.com ART & PAINTING CLASSES The Crafters House (205) 520-8428 Thecraftershouse.com

Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC (205) 870-0555 wallacejordan.com AUDIO/VIDEO EXPERIENCE FOR BUSINESS ENG AV, Inc. (205) 618-8324 engav.com/ LIGHTING & LAMP (205) 271-1423 lightingandlamp.com AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH Marc-1 Express Car Wash (205) 380-7404 marc1carwash.com/ AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMIZATION Elite Offroad And Performance (205) 677-2080 eliteoffroadandperformance.com Platinum Hoods, LLC (205) 337-6608

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

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS DonohooAuto, LLC (205) 444-9333 donohooauto.com

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

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

ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 alabamanonprofits.org

Ernest McCarty Ford, Inc. (205) 663-3831 emccartyford.com

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Aldridge Gardens (205) 682-8019 aldridgegardens.com/

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC (205) 445-2880 mjcpa.com

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

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

The Shelby County Chamber RV Roadway & Roadway Collision Center Inc. (205) 663-0046 rvroadway.com Southtown Motors (205) 663-4590 southtownmotors.com

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

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

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

Automobile Rental Enterprise Rent-A-Car (205) 403-7455 enterprise.com

BARTER EXCHANGE Moxey (205) 991-7050 moxey.com

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

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

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR Cahaba Tire (205) 663-0433 cahabatire.com Cassady & Self Glass Company (205) 252-4284 cassadyandselfglass.com/ Diesel Unlimited (205) 663-5677 Empire Autohaus (205) 664-5757 empireautohaus.com Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers (205) 945-1771 expressoil.com Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers – Helena (205) 942-8957 expressoil.com

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

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 MANUFACTURER AGC Automotive Americas (205) 685-1000 agc-automotive.com/english/

CATERING SERVICES Bellinis Ristorante & Bar (205) 981-5380 ourbellinis.com Bertolone Italian Cafe (205) 755-5533 Chelsea Coffee House (205) 678-4444 Chevron Food Mart of Columbiana (205) 669-5507

T. Fox SALONSPA 2054038369 http://tfoxsalon.com BEVERAGE Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies located inside Snider’s Pharmacy (205) 678-3899

Kathy G. & Company (205) 942-4210 kathyg.com The Happy Catering Co. (205) 251-8925 happycatering.net CELLULAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICE Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless (205) 822-2526 cellularsales.com/aboutus Sprint by Absolute Wireless (205) 390-2431 absolutewireless.net

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

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

Old Towne Vapes & Coffee (205) 624-4425 oldtownevapes.com

The Shelby County Chamber (205) 663-4542 shelbychamber.org

The Beer Hog (205) 913-0468 thebeerhogal.com

CHILDCARE CCS Greystone (423) 593-3980 http://www.ccslion.com

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

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

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

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

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

Ready, Set, Grow (205) 678-7123 childcarecenter.us/provider_detail/ readyset_grow_cdc_chelsea_al

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

Vinehouse Nursery (205) 564-8564 vinehousenursery.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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CHIROPRACTIC CARE Precision Chiropractic (205) 988-9848 precisionchiro-al.com Roderick White Chiropractic (205) 664-8881 roderickwhitechiropractic.com CHURCHES Alabaster First United Methodist Church (205) 663-0509 alabasterfumc.org Columbiana United Methodist Church (205) 669-7164

Team Insight Plus (205) 436-6500 teaminsightplus.com

DAYSPRING Church (334) 478-0037 dayspringCLGI.org

The Carter Group (205) 314-9810

First Baptist Church of Columbiana (205) 669-3128

O’Reilly Auto Parts Helena (205) 378-5660 oreillyauto.com

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

First Baptist Church of Vincent (205) 672-2512 fbcvincent.org

BAKERY Cake Art by Cynthia Bertolone (205) 783-5220

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

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

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

CLOTHING RETAIL & ACCESSORIES America’s Thrift Store (205) 856-1234 americasthrift.com

AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL Burton Campers, Inc. (205) 668-0075 burtoncampers.com

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

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CAMPGROUND Birmingham South Campground (205) 664-8832 birminghamsouthcampground.com/ Cherokee Campground (205) 428-8339 http://www.cherokeecampground.info

COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES Charles Dixon Industries, Inc. (205) 981-2171 cdibirmingham.com COMMERCIAL EMBROIDERY Business Colors, LLC (205) 482-7856 http://www.businesscolorsllc.com

COMMUNICATIONS - WIRE & CABLE INSTALLATION Spectrum Enterprise (205) 824-5558 business.spectrum.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 Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620 American Red Cross - Shelby Svs Ctr (205) 987-2793 alredcross.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham - Shelby County Office (205) 378-4050 bbbsbhm.org Boy Scouts of America - Greater Alabama Council (205) 969-4244 1bsa.org Cahaba River Society (205) 322-5326 cahabariversociety.org Columbiana Housing Authority (205) 669-6921 Columbiana Main Street (205) 209-2417 Developing Alabama Youth Foundation (205) 664-1600 thedayprogram.com/ Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area (205) 942-6277 eastersealsbham.org eCO Credit Union Foundation (205) 226-3907 ecocufoundation.org Exchange Club of Shelby County (205) 901-8000 Family Connection, Incorporated (205) 663-6301 familyconnection-inc.org Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports (205) 607-0504 physicalfitness.alabama.gov Grace Klein Community (205) 390-2211 gracekleincommunity.org IGA Nephropathy Foundation of America (732) 770-7377 igan.org Junior Achievement of Alabama, Inc. (205) 290-9365 juniorachievement.org/web/jabirmingham/ King’s Home (205) 678-8331 kingshome.com/ Kiwanis Club of Chelsea (205) 678-6400 Leadership Shelby County (205) 665-6007 leadershipshelbycounty.com/

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (205) 943-6000 http://www.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 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 Shelby County Community Corrections (205) 669-8965 Shelby County Community Services (205) 669-3740 shelbyal.com Shelby County Humane Society (205) 669-3916 shelbyhumane.org Shelby County Republican Party (205) 994-6497 shelbyalgop.com Shelby Emergency Assistance (205) 665-1942 shelbyemergencyassistance.com/ Still Serving Veterans (205) 670-1955 ssv.org The Arc of Shelby County (205) 664-9313 thearcofshelby.org The Jimmie Hale Mission (205) 323-5878 jimmiehalemission.com Two by Two Animal Rescue (205) 470-3933 United Way of Central Alabama (205) 251-5131 uwca.org Vineyard Family Services (205) 533-7852 vfsdads.com COMPUTER SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (205) 980-9903 cvcsllc.com Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304 Wilson Computer Support (205) 985-9942 wilsoncomputer.com COMPUTER SOFTWARE Doozer Software, Inc. (205) 413-8302 doozer.com COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS & SERVICES Net-Fit Solutions Inc. (205) 423-5962 net-fitsolutions.com

The Shelby County Chamber CONCRETE - READY MIXED & PRODUCTS American Concrete Pumping, LLC (205) 668-7400 americanconcretepumpingllc.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

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

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

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

American Village (205) 665-3535 americanvillage.org

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

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

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

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

Shelby Pediatric Dentistry (205) 419-7444 shelbypediatric.com StoneCreek Dental Care (205) 663-1280 stonecreekdentalcare.com

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

Stricklin Dental (205) 663-6644 drstricklin.com

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

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

Roy Martin Companies (205) 621-6333

DEVELOPERS Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809

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

Creed, Incorporated (205) 621-0809

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

Enviro-Systems (205) 437-3779 http://enviro-systemsllc.com/services/

Specialty Finish & Design LLC (205) 948-4018

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

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

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (205) 664-4833 thompsontractor.com/ CONSULTING Southern Craft Consulting (205) 516-3122 southerncraftconsulting.com CONVENIENCE STORES Murphy USA Inc. (870) 314-2052 murphyusa.com Sunny Food Stores (205) 403-0456 COSMETOLOGY Merle Norman Cosmetics / Hair Salon @ Chelsea (205) 678-5944 Credit Card & Electronic Fund Services Financial Resource Group (205) 802-7910 CUSTOM STAINED GLASS Buck Creek Stained Glass (205) 541-3322 buckcreekglass.com

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

Bama Budweiser of Shelby County (256) 249-8578 bamabud.com BTC Wholesale Distributors, Inc. (205) 324-2581 btcwholesale.com/ Hibbett Distribution Center (205) 942-8398 hibbett.com Morrow Water Technology (205) 991-7222 morrowwater.com DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Gone for Good Secure Document Destruction (205) 943-5252 ucpgoneforgood.com DRY CLEANING SERVICES Champion Cleaners of Calera (205) 668-4727 championcleaners.com Champion Cleaners of Hoover (205) 408-2797 championcleaners.com ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION 58 Inc. (205) 620-6658 58inc.org

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

Cornerstone Christian School (205) 669-7777 Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 Helena High School (205) 682-3650 Indian Springs School (205) 988-3350 EDUCATION - SCHOOLS Inverness Elementary School (205) 682-5240 Jefferson State Community College (205) 520-5900

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Montevallo High School (205) 682-6400 Oak Mountain Elementary School (205) 682-5230 Oak Mountain High School (205) 682-5200 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 Shelby County High School (205) 682-6600 Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910 Shelby County Schools Education Foundation (205) 682-5255 The Learning Tree Inc. (334) 991-0614

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

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

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

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

Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (205) 251-8139 rpcgb.org

Calera Dental Center, P.C. (205) 620-3312 caleradentalcenter.com Elite Denistry (205) 678-2525 elitedentistryal.com/

EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT Alabama 4H Center (205) 669-4241 alabama4hcenter.org

Vincent Middle/High School (205) 682-7300 EDUCATION-TRAINING AND TUTORING d!scover ITT (205) 989-4944 discoveritt.com Grade Power Learning (205) 620-2373 gradepowerlearning.com

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

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

EXTENDED STAY AHI Corporate Housing (205) 987-7797 theahigroup.com/map-birminghamalabama-furnished-apartments.php

OnTime Service (205) 942-1405 ontime59.com

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

Colonial Life (205) 283-0316 coloniallife.com EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES & SERVICES AccuStaff / e-staff (205) 823-2517 accustaff-tempforce-estaff.com Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542 joblink.alabama.gov/ada/

Coosa Valley Academy (205) 672-7326

Thompson High School (205) 685-6700

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

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT The SafeBridge Group (205) 907-9767

Calera Middle School (205) 682-6140

Alabama Works madeinalabama.com

Venue31 (205) 419-7226 venue31.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

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

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

Express Employment Professionals (205) 981-1141 expresspros.com/sbirminghamal

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

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

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

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

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Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. (205) 664-8498 carrengineers.com Garver USA (205) 443-3080 GarverUSA.com

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

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors (205) 484-0227 hargrove-epc.com

Schaeffer Eye Center of Mountain Brook (205) 802-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com

Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 940-6420 sain.com/

Schaeffer Eye Center of Pelham (205) 987-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com

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

Schaeffer Eye Center of the Colonnade (205) 967-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Corblu Ecology Group, LLC (205) 677-0322 corblu.com EQUIPMENT RENTAL Trigreen Equipment (205) 605-0412 trigreenequipment.com EVENT ESPN/Birmingham Bowl (205) 733-3776 birminghambowl.com/ EVENT & MEETING SPACE Belle Farm LLC (205) 907-7344 Bellefarmevents.com Camelot Manor (205) 222-1329

Schaeffer Eye Center of Vestavia Hills (205) 979-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Vision Source - Dr. Michael Blackburn, Optometrist (205) 980-5152 VisionSource-Blackburn.com VisionFirst Eye Center (205) 663-4932 visionfirsteyecenter.com/ FINANCIAL COACHING & CONSULTING MassMutual, The Piedmont Group (205) 244-8689 advisors.massmutual.com/calvin-kelly Trustway (205) 451-1945 adefiniteplan.com/

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

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

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

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Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc (423)336-2261 wbcci.com

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

Calera High School (205) 682-6100

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

The Shelby County Chamber America’s First Federal Credit Union of Inverness (205) 995-0001 amfirst.org America’s First Federal Credit Union of Pelham (205) 663-1945 amfirst.org Avadian Credit Union Corporate (205) 985-2828 avadiancu.com/ Avadian Credit Union Greystone (205) 437-3696 avadiancu.com/ Avadian Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-7797 avadiancu.com/ Avadian Credit Union of Helena (205) 621-4262 avadiancu.com/ Avadian Credit Union of Pelham (205) 620-2332 avadiancu.com/ BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 bancorpsouth.com BB&T of Meadow Brook (205) 510-7499 bbt.com BBVA Compass (205) 297-1986 bbvacompass.com Bryant Bank of Columbiana (205) 670-9735 bryantbank.com

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Bryant Bank @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-6401 bryantbank.com/ CB&S Bank (205) 408-5560 cbsbank.com Central State Bank (205) 605-0350 centralstatebank.com 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 First Financial Bank (205) 664-1824 ffbalabama.com

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

First US Bank of Calera (205) 668-0425 firstusbank.com First US Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3550 firstusbank.com/index.htm First US of Harpersville (205) 672-8752 firstusbank.com

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Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 933-9933 legacycreditunion.com Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 legacycreditunion.com Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 legacycreditunion.com

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Wells Fargo of Inverness (205) 980-2460 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Riverchase (205) 403-4100 wellsfargo.com

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

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

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

FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS Bluestein-Eggers Wealth Management Merrill Lynch (205) 326-9570 fa.ml.com/alabama/birmingham/ bluestein-eggerswealthmanagement

PNC Bank of Meadowbrook (205) 991-5832 pnc.com Regions Financial NA (205) 264-4993 regions.com

Edward Jones Investments - Lellwyn Griffin (205) 871-8899 edwardjones.com/lellwyn-griffin

Regions Financial of Columbiana (205) 669-4061 http://www.regions.com

Northwestern Mutual (205) 566-4721 davidevans.nm.com

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

FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES Magnolia Wealth Strategies, a member of the MassMutual Financial Group (205) 440-4622 magnoliawealthstrategies.com

Regions Financial of Helena (205) 685-1680 regions.com Regions Financial of Inverness (205) 408-1301 regions.com Regions Financial of Pelham (205) 663-0723 regions.com Regions of Montevallo (205) 665-4708 regions.com Renasant Bank at Park Place (205) 716-3475 renasantbank.com/ Renasant Bank of Chelsea (205) 678-2265 renasant.com Renasant Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3161

Penn Mutual Alabama Agency (205) 776-6651 pennmutual-al.com State Farm Insurance, Joseph Chambers Agency (205) 663-3276 josephchambers.net Travis M. Sherman, Retirement Income Consulting, LLC (205) 417-0940 retirement-income.guru FIRE & WATER RESTORATION ServPro of Birmingham (205) 664-6770 servpro.com/franchise.asp?id=2710 FIRE PROTECTION North Shelby Fire and EMS District (205) 991-6439 northshelbyfire.com/

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

FLOORING, CARPET, HARDWOOD Hill’s Carpet (205) 358-7879 hillscarpetstore.com

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

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

Synovus (205) 868-4896 synovus.com/

FLOORING, CARPET, HARDWOOD Issis & Sons Carpet (205) 663-2310 issisandsons.com/

Synovus Pelham (205) 803-4593 synovus.com

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

iBERIABANK (205) 414-3660 iberiabank.com/

Mutual Savings Credit Union of Pelham (205) 682-6345 http://www.mutualsavings.org

Trustmark National Bank (205) 665-2591 trustmark.com/ Valley National Bank (205) 408-2000 usameribank.com/ Wells Fargo at Brook Highland (205) 948-1400 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo at North Shelby (205) 620-3130 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo at Oak Mountain (205) 403-4115 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo at The Summit (205) 948-1000 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (205) 254-5931 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Alabaster (205) 620-1009 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Hoover (205) 354-1020 wellsfargo.com

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

Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Cemetery (205) 988-3511 southernheritagefunerals.com GENERAL CONTRACTOR Vulcan Solar Power, LLC (205) 679-8666 vulcansolarpower.com GLASS REPAIR & SERVICES Cahaba Glass Company (205) 621-7355 cahabaglassco.com 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/ 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 Montevallo (205) 665-2555 cityofmontevallo.com City of Pelham (205) 620-6400 pelhamalabama.gov City of Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0100 http://www.vestaviahills.net City of Vincent (205) 672-2261 townofvincent.com Indian Springs Village (205) 987-2581 indianspringsvillage.org

Judge Al Crowson Judge Hub Harrington Judge Michael Joiner Judge Oliver Head Judge Ron Jackson Shelby County (205) 670-6550 shelbyal.com Shelby County Circuit Clerk (205) 669-3760 18jc.alacourt.gov Shelby County Commission, District 1 (205) 669-6743 Shelby County Commission, District 2 (205) 427-4289 Shelby County Commission, District 3 (205) 665-9573 Shelby County Commission, District 4 (205) 663-7334 Shelby County 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 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 https://www.shelbyal.com/

Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 townofharpersville.com/index.html

Shelby County Probate Judge (205) 669-3713

Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 http://www.mtlaurel.com

Shelby County Property Tax Commission (205) 670-6900

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

Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 http://www.westoveralabama.org

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

FROZEN DESSERTS Frios Gourmet Pops (205) 913-3808 friospops.com

Town of Wilsonville (205) 669-6180 wilsonvilleal.com

GOVERNMENT - STATE Alabama Senate (205) 620-0116

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

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

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

Representative April Weaver (205) 541-6424 aprilweaver.com

Emergency Management/ Environmental Director

Senator J.T. Waggoner (205) 978-7405

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

FUNDRAISING Funding Solutions (512) 382-7270 funsol.com FUNERAL HOMES Bolton Funeral Home (205) 669-3179

The Shelby County Chamber Shelby County Legislative Office (205) 620-6610 shelbylegislators.com/ State Representative Allen Farley (334) 242-7767 State Representative Arnold Mooney State Representative Corley Ellis (334) 242-7600 State Representative Dickie Drake (205) 699-7392 State Representative Jack Williams (205) 862-5041 State Representative Jim Carns (334) 242-7600

Bradford Health Services (205) 419-3593 bradfordhealth.net

Champion Windows & Sunrooms (205) 245-3123 championwindow.com

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

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

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

State Representative Matt Fridy (205) 280-0260

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

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

SlimFit Weight Loss Clinic Alabaster (205) 240-1940 SlimFitAlabaster.com

State Senator Jim McClendon (205) 467-2656 jimmcclendon.org/

TherapySouth of Helena (205) 624-4708 therapysouth.com

State Senator Slade Blackwell (205) 324-7676

Weight Loss Dr. By Phone!

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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 shelby.senate.gov

Food Outlet Vincent (205) 642-9440 shopfoodoutlet.com/stores/viewstore.1620460.html

Bright Health (205) 420-9549 brighthealthplan.com USHealth Advisors Southeast (205) 281-3562 .ushagent.com/sampeeples VIVA Health (205) 978-4911 vivahealth.com

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

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County (205) 216-7600 shelbycountyrehab.com Grandview Medical Center (205) 971-1000 https://www.grandviewhealth.com/ Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 brookwoodbaptisthealth.com/ our-locations/shelby-baptist-medicalcenter-location

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Summer Classics (205) 358-9200 summerclassics.com

The Honorable Chris Curry (205) 908-7222

Sav Mor Food Outlet (205) 668-2315 http://www.savmorcalera.com

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

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

HOME HEALTH CARE Choice Home Care (205) 445-0705 choice-homecare.com

Shelby Dermatology (205) 621-9500 http://shelbydermatology.com

Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice (205) 685-0421 comfortcarehomehealth.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

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Standifer Insurance Group (205) 664-3200 standiferinsurancegroup.com

Coosa Valley Medical Center (256) 401-4000 cvhealth.net

Piggly Wiggly of Dunnavant Valley (205) 918-7120 http://www.thepigbham.com

Home Health Care - Non-Medical ActiKare of Birmingham (205) 317-9872 birmingham.actikare.com

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

HOSPITAL Children’s Health System (205) 638-9100 childrensal.org/

Piggly Wiggly Grocery of Columbiana (205) 669-4278

Gym Time (205) 624-4040 gymtime.fitness

Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517

US Department of HUD (205) 731-2630

INDIVIDUAL Bonnie Atchison (205) 669-9001

QCHC Inc. - Quality Correctional Health Care (205) 437-1512 qchcweb.com

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

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

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

HEALTH & FITNESS Greystone YMCA (205) 981-0144 ymcabham.org/greystone

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

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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

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GROCERS Brian’s Barn Produce (205) 296-0665

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

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

The Shelby County Chamber MANUFACTURER Alabama Glas Tek, Inc. (205) 592-4527

KidsStreet Urgent Care (205) 644-8289 KidsStreetUrgentCare.com

Cheney Lime & Cement Company (205) 625-3031 cheneylime.com

Therachem Research Medilab LLC (205) 427-0419

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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/ 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 Columbiana Clinic (205) 669-3138 Community of Hope Health Clinic (205) 685-4154 http://www.communityofhopeclinic. com/ Grandview Medical Clinic of Chelsea (205) 678-7779 Grandview Medical Clinic of Columbiana (205) 670-9691

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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 Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists, P.C. (205) 943-1197 birminghamallergy.com Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center, LLC (205) 214-7546 (Skin) cahabaderm.com Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center (205) 668-4308 chiltonshelby.org Columbiana Health and Rehab (205) 669-1712 Heart South Cardiovascular Group, PC (205) 663-5775 heartsouthpc.com

MUSEUM & ARCHIVES 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 The National Center for Fire and Life Safety 205-983-HERO (4376) ncfls.org NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT Selective Management Services (205) 624-3586 selectivemgmt.com Office Equipment - Sales & Leasing CPC Office Technologies (205) 873-1444 cpctek.com Stewart of Alabama (205) 969-3000 stewartal.com Office Furniture OFC Workscapes, Inc. (205) 492-9937 http://www.ofcworkscapes.com

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

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

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

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

Lemak Sports Medicine, LLC (205) 329-7500

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

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

Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (205) 939-3699 andrewssportsmedicine.com OTHER Auto-Chlor System (205) 337-1689 acs-llc.net PAINTING COMMERCIAL AND/OR RESIDENTIAL Sherwin-Williams Paint Store @ Chelsea (205) 678-3893 sherwin-williams.com

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Village Dermatology (205) 877-9773 villagedermatology.net METAL FABRICATOR Central Alabama Fabricators, Inc. (205) 669-6120 MILITARY SERVICE Birmingham Air National Guard (205) 714-2287 MORTGAGE Classic Home Mortgage (205) 444-5866 fundinghomedreams.com 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

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PET GROOMING SERVICES Husky Tails (205) 358-5030 huskytailsgrooming.com Shaggy Chic Grooming (205) 212-4059 PHARMACIES Blair Pharmacy (205) 358-3470 blair-pharmacy.com

Melissa Wise/RealtySouth Agency (205) 520-3878 melissawise.realtysouth.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY Drayer Physical Therapy Institute (205) 668-6900 drayerpt.com Therapy South of Chelsea (205) 678-7272

PLUMBING & GAS FITTERS Plumb-Tech, Inc. (205) 664-5324 PLUMBING SERVICES Cahaba Valley Plumbing (205) 578-9883 cahabavalleyplumbing.net

The Neighborhood Plumber (205) 663-0612 theneighborhoodplumber.com/ PRINTING SERVICES EBSCO Media (205) 226-8516 ebscomedia.com/ 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 http://hoover-al-2389. theupsstorelocal.com/

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theupsstore/6068.com Junior Davis & Associates - Laney Yarchak (205) 937-9038 juniordavis.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

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

PUBLISHERS Greystone Neighbors (205) 777-8334 bestversionmedia.com

Signature Homes (205) 989-5588 e-signaturehomes.com South Oak Title Pelham, LLC (205) 624-2121 southoaktitle.com Real Estate - Commercial Cushman & Wakefield/EGS Commercial Real Estate (205) 939-4440 egsinc.com

Roto-Rooter Services Co. (205) 518-7072 rotorooter.com

Women’s Exchange (205) 967-0085 womens-exchange.com

Peter Northcott, Realtor / LAH Hoover (205) 440-3093 lahrealestate.com/agents/peter_ northcott/ RealtySouth, Shirley Satterwhite (205) 966-3170

TherapySouth of Pelham (205) 664-8404 therapysouth.com

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

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

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

Medshop Pharmacy Inc. (205) 621-8407

Starnes Media (205) 313-1780 starnes.media

REAL ESTATE AHI Properties (205) 682-9106 theahigroup.com ARC Realty (205) 969-8910 arcrealtyco.com/

Davis Drug (205) 669-6713

Greystone Living (205) 902-7177

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Southeast Commercial (205) 623-3202 southeastcommercial.net REAL ESTATE - RENTAL H. Monroe Properties 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 Keller Williams Realty - Chad Hester (205) 369-6227 http://www.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 Xtra Living Real Estate (205) 223-1044 x-traliving.com RECREATION Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 http://www.cityofalabaster.com Birmingham Barons Baseball (205) 988-3200 barons.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/

The Shelby County Chamber Pump It Up (205) 900-8123 pumpitupparty.com/pelham-al Regions Tradition (205) 967-4745 brunoeventteam.com Selwood Farm (256) 362-3961 selwoodfarm.com Shelby County Park and Recreation Authority (205) 991-2015 Shiloh Clays (205) 368-2776 shilohclays.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

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 https://www.jimmyjohns.com/ Johnny Ray’s @ Chelsea (205) 678-8418 http://johnnyraysbbq.com/chelsea/ McAlister’s Deli of Pelham (205) 985-9797 mcalistersdeli.com/ Newk’s Eatery - Inverness (205) 721-8918 http://newks.com 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 Taco Mama (205) 705-3333 tacomamaonline.com

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

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

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

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

Bertolone’s Italian – Calera (205) 690-7325 bertolones.com Bonefish Grill (205) 985-9545 bonefishgrill.com Brook Highland Bar & Grill (205) 991-8388 Cajun Boys & Our Poboys - Chelsea (205) 678-2256 cajunboysandourpoboys.com Cajun Boys & Our Poboys - Valleydale Location (205) 678-9481 http://www.cajunboysandourpoboys. com Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken (205) 621-3991 champyschicken.com Chick-Fil-A at Greystone (205) 995-8333

The HoneyBaked Ham Company (205) 620-9899 myhoneybakedstore.com/ alabaster/808 Tin Top Bar B Que 2 (205) 670-0583 Walk - On’s Bistreaux & Bar (337) 412-0503 http://www.wobham.com Whataburger @ Alabaster (205) 620-4188 whataburger.com Whataburger @ Chelsea (205) 678-6648 whataburger.com Whataburger @ Inverness (205) 980-9314 locations.whataburger.com/al/ birmingham/111-resource-centerpkwy.html

Birmingham Legion FC (205) 600-4720 bhmlegion.com

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

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

The Home Depot of Pelham (205) 685-1837 homedepot.com Wal-Mart - Calera #3271 (205) 668-0831 walmart.com/ Wal-Mart Chelsea (205) 678-2222

Hamilton-Ryker (205) 208-9899 hamilton-ryker.com

Galleria Woods Retirement Community (205) 985-7537 brookdale.com

Attic Plus Storage (205) 969-1860 atticplus.com

ROOFING Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc (205) 988-3337 yellowhammerroofing.com RUBBER PRODUCTS Specification Rubber Products (205) 663-2521 specrubber.com/ SECURITY SERVICES Five Star Security, Inc. (205) 230-3551 http://5-starsecurity.com McDowell Security Services, LLC (205) 783-1692 mcdowellsecure.com SECURITY SYSTEMS ADT Security Services (205) 403-3164 adt.com/ SENIOR CARE FACILITY Rittenhouse Village At Hoover (205) 823-2393 rittenhousesl.com SENIOR SERVICES Nourish With Freedom LLC dba Assisted Living Locators (205) 420-8046 assistedlivinglocators.com/ birmingham SHIPPING The UPS Store of Pelham (205) 664-2258 theupsstorelocal.com/1183 SIGNS FASTSIGNS (205) 823-4045 fastsigns.com/198

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

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

Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge (205) 620-8500 rehabselect.net/

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

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

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

JC Penney (205) 663-2763 jcp.com

SPECIALTY GIFTS Buff City Soap (205) 730-9199 buffcitysoap.com

Golden Rule Bar-B-Q of Helena (205) 621-7427

Magnolia’s (256) 872-0765

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

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

Preppy Pinkies LLC (941) 201-9435 http://preppypinkies.com Sports Club Alabama Soccer Association (205) 991-9779 alsoccer.org Birmingham Bulls Hockey Club, LLC (256) 620-6870 bullshockey.net

Xpert Drilling (205) 937-6382 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Kellis Vegetation Management, Inc. (205) 533-2748 kellisvegetation.com/ Southeast Vegetation Management LLC (205) 626-9026 southeastvm.com

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

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

Mattress City (205) 519-8262

STAFFING EliteMark Recruiting & Training (205) 410-9772 elitemarkrec.com

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

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

Gaston Steam Plant (205) 669-8007

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

Metro Companies (205) 985-5074 SWIMMING POOLS Swimming Pool Services, LLC (205) 601-3385 swimmingpoolservices.net TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES Cornerstone Certified Public Accounting, LLC (205) 678-8033 cornerstonecpanow.com TELECOMMUNICATIONS AT&T - Alabama (205) 714-0523 att.com CE Workforce- d.b.a T-Mobile (205) 620-6190 Cricket Mobile (205) 282-0573 cricketwireless.com Low Latency Communications, LLC (205) 745-3970 lowlatencycomm.com TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES Business Telephones Incorporated (205) 988-8297 bticonnect.com TIRE WHOLESALER Tire Engineers @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-2720 tireengineers.com/ TRAINING Alabama Technology Network (205) 856-8000 atn.org TRANSPORTATION Apex Valet & Rare Transportation (205) 991-0532 apexvalet.com TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT & SOLUTIONS Transportation South, Inc. (205) 663-2287 transportationsouth.com TRAVEL AGENCY Expedia CruiseShipCenters (205) 437-3354 cruiseshipcenters.com/GreystoneAL International Expeditions (205) 428-1700 http://www.ietravel.com Vacation Concierge (205) 601-4355 vacationconciergeus.agentstudio. com/ UTILITY COMPANIES Alabama Gas Corporation (800) 292-4008 spireenergy.com Alabama Power Company (205) 226-1720 alabamapower.com

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Oak View Animal Hospital (205) 988-3559 oakviewah.com Shelbiana Animal Clinic (205) 669-7717 Valleydale Animal Clinic (205) 991-5416 valleydaleanimalclinic.com Veterinary Specialists Of Birmingham (205) 967-9107 vsbham.com VIDEOGRAPHY Hope Finley Photography & Videography (205) 281-1908 Pitts Media (205) 365-3523 www.pittsmedia.com WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES Bin There Dump That (205) 406-5850 dumpsterrentalsbirmingham.com WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING Moore Coal Company, Inc. (205) 424-2705 moorecoal.com WASTE PRO (205) 432-0878 wasteprousa.com/index.shtml WEB DESIGN & SERVICES Great New Day Internet Solutions, LLC (205) 939-3565 greatnewday.com WEDDING VENUE Douglas Manor (205) 369-8714 WEIGHT LOSS Medical Weight Loss by Healthogenics (205) 991-9370 mdwls.com WINDOW TREATMENTS Van Gogh Window Fashions (205) 602-0456 vangoghwindowfashions.com WINERY Corbin Farms Winery (205) 685-0655 corbinfarmswinery.com/ WORKERS COMP Alabama Self Insured Worker’s Compensation Fund (205) 868-6900 ASIWCF.org The Argos Group Inc. (205) 980-7800 argosins.com

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Residents from near and far gathered at Oak Mountain State Park on April 6, for the park’s 12th Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Market, which featured egg hunts for children up to 12 years old, hay and pony rides, inflatables, face paintings, food trucks, vendors and more.

1. Terry Curtis and Danielle Parker 2. Jennifer and Willa Mae Wyatt 3. Brailey Butera 4. Macy Robinson 5. Zachary and Lynliegh Wolens 6. Hailey Gamble 7. Morgan Bonner and Brittany Burrus 8. Amy Jordon

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HELENA–PELHAM FACULTY SOFTBALL GAME PHOTOS BY GRAHAM BROOKS

Faculty members from both Helena and Pelham high school met on the PHS softball field on April 29 for the 5th annual faculty softball game where Pelham went on to defeat Helena 8-2.

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1. Chaney Handley, Kaysi Bargman, Kelsi Bargman and Peyton Wilkins 2. Zoe Cherry and Madalin Petrock 3. Darcy and Eli Tutchtone 4. Gabby Losada, Charity Pruitt and Matia Talerico 5. Sarah Redmond and Jordan Insinga 6. Ashley and Jon Michael Campbell 7. Kierra Schulz and Zoe Tucker

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MONTEVALLO CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT

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The Montevallo Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf tournament was held April 25 at the Montevallo Golf Course.

1. Eddie Bunn, Don Bunn, Donnie Oliver and Terry Parris 2. Hunter Lawley and Brandon Lovelady

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3. Mike McCracken, Andrew Barber and Foster Ware 4. Jake Beaty, Dennis Hartley and James Alexander 5. Cheryl Patton and Susan Lehman 6. Craig Gray, Mike Nelson, Kirk Hamby, Byron O’Neal and Shane Dunaway 7. Wade Rider, Stanley Shotts and Roy Sullivan 8. Jerry Fulmer and Paul Doran 9. Ryan Harding and Craig Nicholas 10. Rusty Nix and Phil Hurst

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Red, White & Blue SUMMER fun

Independence Day 1776!

Fun. . . Food. . . Fireworks!

Spend July 4th at the American Village with your family, friends and neighbors.

It’s our biggest red, white and blue day of the year!

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Our summer program continues TuesdaysSaturdays through July 31 (excludes July 3-5)

Ride with Paul Revere, march with the Continental Army, learn Colonial spy techniques and much more!

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COG EGG DROP

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The Alabaster Church of God held its annual helicopter egg drop on the afternoon of April 20.

1. Dana and Brinlee Wiggins 2. Bridgett and Taylor Broadhead 3. Tobias, Martin, Emily and Lucy Reed 4. Debbie Watts and Hailie Burnett 5. Jeremy and Elias Lovelady 6. Kim and Scott Guthrie

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HELENA MIRACLE LEAGUE INAUGURAL SEASON OPENER PHOTOS BY GRAHAM BROOKS

The inaugural season of the Helena Miracle League began on April 26 at Joe Tucker Park where participants got the chance to play softball as the crowd cheered them on while enjoying food, music and more.

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1. Karen Hard and Kathy Paiml 2. Sarah Hamilton, Jackson Kauhn, Collier Smith and Jarret Kauhn 3. Hal Woodman and Mark Hall 4. Homer and the Easter Bunny 5. John, Sarah and Gianna Pepe 6. The Helena Havoc softball team

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SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS SPECIAL OLYMPICS

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More than 200 students with special needs enrolled in Shelby County Schools gathered at the Calera High School football field on March 20 for the annual Special Olympics games.

1. Carolyn, Travis, Levi, Stephen and Caeden Jackson with Lailee Howell, MJ Smith, Knox Jackson, Alyson Davis and Anita Jackson

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CHAMBER CONNECTIONS LUNCHEON PHOTOS BY STEPHEN DAWKINS

The Shelby County Chamber held its monthly Connections Luncheon on April 4 at First Baptist Church of Columbiana.

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1. Tim Tingle, Steve Gilbert and Adele Nelson 2. Rhonda Johnson and Ginger Slaughter 3. Ken Sawyer and Bob Foust 4. Andrew Arnold, Allison Tjelmeland and Lee McCarty 5. Terry Bruno and Angela Terry 6. Vicki Everett and Charmaine Dye 7. Jane Ann Mueller and Crystal Etheredge 8. Barbara Zieba and Lindsay Dyess

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18TH ANNUAL BUCK CREEK FESTIVAL

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Thousands made their way to the Helena Amphitheater the night of May 10 to take in the first day of the Buck Creek Festival. The festival was filled with food, vendors live music and more.

1. Kate Whited, Kaylee Pruitt and Chloe Lawrence 2. John and Nancy Martin 3. Isabella and Karsten Howe 4. Chelsea Page and Jesse Haynes 5. Anderson Cox and Cayden Keenum 6. Lindsey Oxley and Jacey Dawson 7. Lindsay Hicks 8. Penny and Kevin Miller

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PELHAM EASTER EGG HUNT PHOTOS BY BRIANA HARRIS

The city of Pelham hosted its annual Easter egg hunt at the youth football field at Pelham City Park on April 20.

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2. Alexis and Marisol Villano 3. Isabella Arteaga 4. Mary Laughery with Alexandria and Kristie Stack 5. Laynie and Jamie Lowery 6. Tavin Sandoval, Victoria Pacheco and Margarita Garduno 7. April, Ollie and Chris Ingram 8. Lindsey, Maggie and Dustin Swinford

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WHY I LOVE SHELBY COUNTY connecting with the Michigan State Alumni Group of Alabama to watch games in Birmingham.

What does it mean to you to be the first coach of a new athletic program?

It is an incredible honor to be chosen as the first coach ever. The university has put their trust in me to lay the foundation and build a new team. Coming from a school where the men’s swim team and three other sports were dropped, it means even more to me to be able to add opportunities for high school swimmers to continue their career in college. The best part about coaching is watching the University of Montevallo Head freshman grow from deer in headlights to seniors ready to take on the world. So, I set Swim Coach out to find the right student-athletes that not only will represent Montevallo in the PHOTO CONTRIBUTED pool but in the classroom and community.

What are your goals for this first Few people have the chance to be season of #MontevalloSwim? the first head coach of a college’s new First thing I told every recruit is that for athletic program, but Aaron Mahaney me, family comes first. I want to create a is now a member of this select group. team that is an extension of our families.

If you follow us on social media, you will Since being named the University of Montevallo’s head coach for the men’s hear a lot about joining our Falcon Swim Family. That is our top priority this and women’s swimming programs, Aaron has stayed busy with recruiting coming year to establishing that family. It is going to be a challenge bringing in 34 efforts and prep work for the Falcons’ young adults who have never met each inaugural season of competitive swimother to create something new, but they ming. We got a behind-the-scenes have already started to get to know one look at the excitement Aaron has and another. After that, we will be been a part of since joining the UM focusing on getting the job done in the family. classroom and starting college on the right foot. As far as swimming, the What have you been up to since you athletes are ready to get to work and are were named UM’s first head coach of looking to come out of the gates swinging the men’s and women’s swimming for the fences. A big goal would be to have programs? everyone achieve a best time on our way As soon as I got to Alabama, I hit the to making our mark on the New South ground running. The first thing I did was Intercollegiate Swim Conference. buy a beautiful home in Montevallo,

followed quickly by spreading the word What do you want fans to know about about the new program. In doing so we the program? were able to recruit 34 student-athletes For the fans, it is an exciting time here from around the country. When not at Montevallo as the athletic department, working I have enjoyed kayaking the University and town continue to grow and Coosa River, hiking Oak Mountain and expand with the addition of a new swim

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team. They are always welcome at our meets and can watch us online or follow us on social media @MontevalloSwim. Go Falcons!

What has competitive swimming given to you over the years?

How many pages do I have? As a swimmer it taught me how to use inviolable skills such as goal setting, time management, discipline, belief in myself and more. In college being a part of a team provided me a family away from home. Beyond that I have been fortunate enough to have traveled the country and the world meeting a wide range of incredible people whom I call friends because of swimming.

What advice do you give to your student-athletes?

With a positive attitude, willingness to learn with an open mind and hard work, there is nothing you cannot achieve. And remember to enjoy the moment and have fun.

What parts of Montevallo stood out to you when you first visited the city and campus?

During the drive from the airport passing the old farms reminded me of my grandfather’s farm growing up. Once in Montevallo it gave me a small-town America feel with southern charm. I’m sure that made me sound like a yankee, but it is true. When arriving at the university I was surprised to find such a beautiful campus hidden away and like most, once you see campus you fall in love with the old brick buildings and streets with the full tree canopy.

What do you love about Shelby County?

Admittedly, outside of Montevallo I still have a lot to explore. Whether it’s going to a dinner party at the Fox and Pheasant B&B, spending time in Oak Mountain, I look forward to learning more about my new home and enjoying all that Shelby County has to offer.

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