Shelby Living November 2014

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Holiday Haven

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The secret garden Local family shares their unique twist on a butterfly garden

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FROM THE EDITOR

H

ow much do you know about Shelby County?

Not as much as you think.

That’s what I learned last year as a member of Leadership Shelby County’s Class of 2014. Our 35-member class included lawyers, law enforcement, non-profit employees, healthcare workers and people who work in the private business sector.

Over nine months, we traveled the county and learned about education, our justice system, healthcare and our economy. We visited schools, factories, the State Capitol and even the Shelby County Jail.

In small groups, we worked on projects to help better the county. Rhonda Elmore and Jennifer Campbell led our group in a project to offer swimming lessons for all second graders in the Alabaster City Schools.

During our graduation in May 2014, our classmate Jeff Purvis addressed the group.

“What is Leadership Shelby County about?” he asked. “In a few short words, it is serve to the county. What the program has done is challenge us to become better stewards of the county by helping better serve it. The program has shown us new ways to get involved.”

I agree wholeheartedly. My LSC experience was incredibly fulfilling, and it opened my eyes to all the different ways I can contribute to making Shelby County an even better place to live, work and learn.

It also introduced me to hundreds of LSC graduates who share the same mission.

To learn more about Leadership Shelby County, please read Amy Jones’ story on page 26. If you are interested in LSC, I hope you will consider applying to become a member of the Class of 2016 next year.

I also hope you will enjoy this issue of Shelby Living as much as we enjoyed putting it together. As always, please contact me if you have questions, concerns or story ideas. l

SHELBY Living EDITORIAL Graham Brooks Molly Davidson Drew Granthum Neal Wagner CONTRIBUTORS Laura Brookhart Caroline Carmichael Amy Jones Lisa Phillips PRODUCTION Jamie Dawkins Robyn Holm Ashley Logan Amanda Porter Jon Goering MARKETING Kristy Brown Ashley Duckett Mary Catherine Goodwin Daniel Holmes Nicole Loggins Rhett McCreight Denise McDonald Meagan Mims Kim McCulla Kari Yoder ADMINISTRATION Tim Prince Katie McDowell Mary Jo Eskridge Hailey Dolbare Christine Roberts Laurel Cousins

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Katie.McDowell@ShelbyLiving.com ON THE COVER Suzanne Hurst is the co-owner of The Blue Phrog Gallery in Montevallo.

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LEARNING TO LEAD Leadership Shelby County shapes community’s best and brightest

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HER BEST SELF Distinguished Young Woman of Shelby County Brooklyn Holt prepares for state competition

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health & fitness features 20

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THE NEXT STEP Local professionals share tips for preparing moms and infants for transitioning to childcare HOLIDAY HAVEN Spa One Nineteen offers special gift packages, items for giving season

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HOLIDAY PLANNING A little planning goes a long way for a fun and stress-free holiday season

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LEARNING TO LEAD Leadership Shelby County shapes community’s best and brightest

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HER BEST SELF Distinguished Young Woman of Shelby County Brooklyn Holt prepares for state competition

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ONE OF A KIND Cowboys convenience store lassos local specialties

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TELLING STORIES THROUGH SONG Gabriel Tajeu returns to the Shelby County Arts Council

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TELLING HIS STORY Owen finds fulfillment in art – both commercial and creative

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THE BLUE PHROG Montevallo art gallery showcases local and international artists

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THE SECRET GARDEN Joanne Marsch jazzes up her garden with metal flowers and a wine bottle border

THE SIMPLE LIFE

Find JOY this winter

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dd together Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s and it’s no wonder you feel like you’re celebrating, planning and decorating for weeks on end. Add in 12 Fridays and Saturdays for football since September and your plate is now overflowing.

Lisa Phillips, owner of SimpleWorks, Considering everything we pack Simpleworksmtsp.com into the season, the holidays can be lisa@simpleworksmtsp.com a time of overwhelming stress. Can 205.981.7733 I get an “Amen?”

To find the JOY (Just Organize Yourself) in the season, it helps to start thinking of each “holiday” as an “event.” Setting up a binder system for any major event, such as a wedding, birthday party, a home-remodel project, or even a holiday, is the easiest way to stay organized when details matter.

This is about as basic as you can get: Use a 3-ring binder or a simple spiral notebook with sections to help keep things separate, yet together. Apply this concept to an electronic version if that works better for you.

• Create a section for each holiday. Track what is important to your family. If you go out to dinner for Thanksgiving, yet host the Christmas dinner, you may only be “tracking” Christmas in your notebook.

• Print November and December calendars. Plan out your months with shopping, cooking schedules, school programs, work parties, travel details, etc. By putting your activities on paper, it’s easier to balance your days and avoid over-commitment.

• Make your gift list. Continue to add to the list and write down what you bought for each person. Keep track of gifts for teachers and other important professionals in your life.

Jot down ideas when you hear them or when someone mentions a gift they would like. Make note of gifts bought online, delivery time, and customer service phone numbers.

• Holiday recipes. Jot down notes about planning the meals, shopping lists, and menus.

• Carry your coupons with you. Keep all of the holiday shopping coupons, advertisements, and specials in one place. Visit this section often to check for coupon expiration dates.

• Take it everywhere. Carry the binder/notebook with you in your car and into each store. Make it a habit to write down every idea and thought. At the end of the season, file it away as a reference for next year.

While this may be viewed as common sense, don’t disregard the concept because of its simplicity. Be careful not to overcomplicate things. By being organized, you’ll put the JOY back into the holidays and in your heart. It’s that simple. l

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SHORT STORIES

ISS senior named state student activist coordinator for Amnesty International OLV volleyball team visits Samford University The Our Lady of the Valley seventh grade volleyball team recently visited with members of the Samford University Bulldogs Volleyball team in a match against Jacksonville State. The match was part of an Invitational tournament, and Samford defeated Jacksonville State in front of the OLV girls.

“Our seventh graders had a blast,” said OLV seventh grade girls coach Mary Beth Dillingham. “After the match, Samford’s team autographed team posters and spent time hanging out with our OLV seventh grade girls.”

More than 300 attend high school leadership conference More than 300 high school students attended the Shelby County Student Leadership Conference at Valleydale Church on Sept. 25.

This was the second year for the event, which seeks to equip high school students from across the county with leadership skills to make a positive impact within their school and community.

Billy Boughey, a leadership consultant, was the featured keynote speaker of the event. Other speakers included Alabama Governor Dr. Robert Bentley, Dr. Lewis Brooks, Dr. John Stewart and others.

About 30 student leaders from universities across Alabama led the high school students during small group breakout sessions.

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Amnesty International, a nongovernmental organization that seeks to protect human rights worldwide, has appointed ISS senior Min Gu Kim ’15 Student Activist Coordinator for the state of Alabama. In this role, he will serve as the student contact for all student groups in the state and help other high schools form Amnesty International Chapters.

“Even though I was elected to serve as Student Activist Coordinator (SAC), I believe that all members of the Indian Springs School Amnesty Chapter are SACs,” Kim Kim said. “We are the only high school in Alabama that has an Amnesty International Club, so we will be the forerunners and help students start new groups at their high schools by visiting them and providing them with fruitful information.”

Kim says the ISS Club, which has been featured in Amnesty International conference materials and on the Amnesty International Facebook page, plans to mobilize Alabamians around campaign opportunities and raise awareness of policyrelated issues.

MLES students visit Spoonwood Lake Mt Laurel Elementary GRC fourth grade students recently took a GLOBE (Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment) field trip to Spoonwood Lake in the town of Mt Laurel. The focus of the field trip was to learn more about the environment around them. The students were joined by a Shelby County AMSTI (Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative) Specialist who, along with their GRC teacher, Leanne Craft, assisted in the observations and learning.

PHS graduates in UA’s Million Dollar Band Several Pelham High School 2014 graduates have reunited as members of the University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band.

Pictured are 2014 PHS graduates Jordan McCarver, Thomas Fisher, Austin Roberts, Savannah Cambron, Michael Carlile, Nick Hill and Ashley Williams. Not pictured is Perry Smitherman.

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Taste of Shelby County raises $10k The seventh annual Taste of Shelby County, held Sept. 11 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center, proved to be the most successful to date for the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation by raising more than $10,000 to help provide resources and services for creative and innovative programs for the Shelby County Schools district. More than 400 attendees sampled signature dishes from about 30 Shelby County vendors, including restaurants, caterers, bakeries, wineries and breweries.

The Shelby County Schools Education Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 organization which operates independently of the Shelby County Board of Education as a non-profit advocate for quality public education to provide financial support for schools and to strengthen interactive partnerships between parents, communities, businesses and educators to ensure that each student is offered maximum potential for achievement. For more information, visit Shelbyedfoundation.org.

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SHORT STORIES

Inverness Elementary kicks off scarecrow display Although it is still hot outside, one sign that fall is here is the annual appearance of the scarecrows outside Inverness Elementary School.

Each year students at IES create scarecrows that are displayed on the hill in front of the school and are then transported to the Birmingham Zoo to be used as part of Boo at the Zoo. Each kindergarten through third grade class comes up with a theme for its scarecrow and, with the help and creativity of devoted parents, the many different ideas take shape. Set up began Tuesday, Sept. 30Â and concluded the morning of Oct. 2.

The scarecrows will be moved to The Birmingham Zoo on Oct. 15, where they will remain on display for the duration of Boo at the Zoo. The IES kindergarten classes will take a field trip to the zoo to view the scarecrows on Oct. 24.

Pictured is Mrs. Failla’s first grade class with their scarecrows.

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ARTS COUNCIL CORNER

Telling stories through song Gabriel Tajeu returns to the Shelby County Arts Council Story by LINDSAY DYESS Photograph CONTRIBUTED

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ABOVE: Gabriel Tajeu will perform at the Shelby County Arts Council on Nov. 14.

f you haven’t heard one of the most talented young men around Birmingham, now is your chance! Make your way to the Shelby County Arts Council on Nov. 14 to hear incredible singer songwriter Gabriel Tajeu.

A native of Ithaca, NY, Tajeu started playing music at a young age, but it wasn’t until college that he discovered he had a talent for singing.

He later began playing the guitar.

Though the music of his youth, such as R&B, rock and pop, influenced his vocal stylings, his contemporaries have shaped his music more recently, including Justin Townes Earle, Ryan Adams, Jason Isbelle, Gillian Welch and Dawes.

Their ability to tell stories in their music is something Tajeu tries to capture in his own work.

“With my music, I’m really trying to tell my own story in hopes that maybe others will relate. Life, love, growing up, all of that. I think you have to be honest in order for people to connect to it,” he said.

Tracks such as “Raindrops” and “Darling Please” from his album “Finding My Way” are perfect examples of the emotion and passion he strives to express in his work.

A distribution deal with Japanese label Sweet Soul Records has allowed Tajeau reach a larger fan base.

“It means a lot to me. I see how it can cross boundaries, inspire, and help people,” Tajeu said of music.

Tajeu is currently working on booking shows and finishing up recording a second album. Be sure to catch this rising star while you have the chance!

For more information on Tajeu and his music, visit his website at Gabrieltajeu.com.

Gabriel Tajeu will perform at the Shelby County Arts Council in the Performance Space on Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets for the performance can be purchased at Shelbycountyartscouncil.com for $20.

For more information on this event and others, visit the website or call 205-669-0044. l

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ARTS & CULTURE

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Owen finds fulfillment in art – both commercial and creative Story and Photographs by LAURA BROOKHART

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hen I was a kid,” Scott Vaughn Owen recalls, “there was a sign painter here in Columbiana named George Starcher and he would let me tag along with him with his wheelbarrow full of paints. He would let me hand him his tools and show me just what he was doing.”

“And I knew I could do that!”

As an art major at the University of Montevallo, Shelby County resident Scott Vaughn Owen worked for a Birmingham sign company, but he considers himself basically self-taught in the sign and graphic design industry that has been his livelihood for over 30 years.

“As a younger man, I didn’t have any real understanding of what the art world was about. I didn’t think it was accessible to someone like me,” he recalled.

Owen’s clients include developers and contractors from the Shelby County/Birmingham metro area. He designed logos and marketing plans as well as signage, but came to realize commercial work was only satisfying to a point.

“Art was my passion,” he said. “When the economy dipped in 2008, I needed something hands-on to satisfy my own innate creative self. So I began to paint for myself.”

An early self-portrait, a figural shape bent over low to the ground, depicts symbolically his personal struggle to get up and start over after the 2008 recession.

“I had to rethink a lot of things,” he said.

In 2011, Owen had three pieces accepted in the annual SCAC Members Show, and his small abstract painting of a face won first place in its category.

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Since that success, he has continued to create a personal and diverse body of work that, when the time is right, he will present to art galleries.

Owen incorporates pencil-drawing, acrylic, abstract color studies and builds his own canvases, which allows him to consider and choose the size that best expresses and presents his idea. He also uses some commercial vinyl and film products in his art.

“I often explore my ideas sandwiched in between a busy life. I like to come to the studio in the quiet early morning and just play,” he said. “I love geometrical shapes. I seek to find a shape that speaks to me and expand on that.”

Some of his small, experimental, mostly abstract early morning ideas will be translated into large canvases.

Owen also likes to study faces and facial expressions and notes that he never works from a photo, but from what reveals itself from within.

In the large 5’x7’ canvas shown in his one-man SCAC summer show, many viewers did not immediately understand the dominant curving white shape to represent a gardener. His wife, Taylor, who is always planting and digging, Owen reveals, was the muse for this piece.

“All art must tell a story,” Owen believes. “It’s about our day and time, who we are, where we are, and why we’re here. It’s not about being pretty; maybe something that seems ugly will call to us, evoke our emotions. As we look at it, we see something about ourselves we either like or don’t like.

That is the art communicating with us.

Owen concludes, “I don’t want to leave the world without having pursued self inquiry. I refuse to ‘die with the music still in me’ as the quote goes. God put us here to explore all the gifts we have within.” l

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: : In October, Owen created a piece of performance art alongside 2Blu & the Lucky Stiffs as they performed at the Daniel Day Gallery. “He Said, She Said�

by Scott Vaughn Owen. Owen creates both abstract paintings and sculptures. Owen holds his design for a steel sculpture to be placed in the new Columbiana city park. Behind him is a detail from a painting portraying a little dog named Grit, who thinks he is a great big dog.

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Blue Phrog Montevallo art gallery showcases local and international artists Story by LINDA LONG Photographs by JON GOERING

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’m in love with a big blue frog. A big blue frog loves me. It’s not as bad as it appears, he wears glasses and he’s six foot three … He’s not as bad as he appears. He’s got rhythm and a Ph.D. Those whimsical lyrics, from a 1967 recording by the legendary folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, are also the inspiration behind the name of a one-of-a-kind art gallery, Blue Phrog, located on Main Street in the heart of Montevallo.

Gallery owner Phil Hurst, who admits to being a musician “in a past life,” won’t say to what extent he, himself, reflects the song’s title character, but he does say the name is a perfect fit for the art gallery he and wife, Suzanne, opened in 2009.

“When we decided to open the gallery,” recalled Hurst, “we went all around town, asking everybody to help us come up with a name. We heard a lot of suggestions, but nothing seemed to be right. Well, Peter, Paul and Mary had always been one of my favorite groups and that song just kind of jumped out at me. That was it, Blue Phrog.”

With their nearly perfect name in place, the Hursts set LEFT: Blue Phrog Gallery features paintings, drawings, sculptures and other works from dozens of local and regional artists.

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about restoring the old Jefferson Federal Savings and Loan Building.

“We had eyed this spot for a long time,” Hurst recalled. “It’s such a neat shaped building, with that distinctive façade. It was actually the first architectural design here on Main Street. Suzanne always predicted it would be a great place to display art.”

Suzanne’s prediction proved correct. After gutting the building, and renewing and restoring from top to bottom, plus adding museum lighting and an outdoor covered patio, the Hursts have not looked back. Blue Phrog Gallery is now a showcase for local artists and beyond, housing an incredible and eclectic art collection, acrylics, water colors, pottery, carvings, stained glass, jewelry, and, most recently, Japanese pottery.

“We hope this is going to be here from now on,” Hurst said. “The collection is from Echizen, Japan, which is Montevallo’s sister city and which produces clay much like we have here at home.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A decorative mask created by local artist Sarah Jackson.

A detail shot of a painting. Blue Phrog Gallery is located in the old Jefferson Federal Savings and Loan building. Paintings line the walls at the gallery.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Blue Phrog gallery recently began showing pottery from Echizen, Japan, Montevallo’s sister city. Becky Bolton Criswell’s pottery is also on display. Blue Phrog Gallery co-owner Phil Hurst.

one of the main reasons we were able to get this display.”

Hurst says the Japanese collection is all “usable stuff.”

“We’ve got Saki sets, cups, goblets, rice bowls and various other pieces. The pieces all have designs that make them interesting,” he said.

When Blue Phrog first opened its doors, “we were afraid we might have to start taking our art off the walls at home. We’ve been collecting for years,” Hurst recalled. “We’ve been to galleries all over the world and collected pieces of art from everywhere we visited. You see something you like and you say ‘Hey, I like that and I think I’ll buy it.’ So, we have a pretty extensive gallery at home and thought if we need to, we’ll use some of our own art to display in the new gallery, just to get started, but

that wasn’t the case. We got just a little publicity and suddenly artists started calling.

“Owning an art gallery is fun,” said Hurst, “and besides, it’s something we wanted to do right here in Montevallo. This is an incredible little town. We love it here. And, there’s no question that we share in the deep artistic roots that is part of the heritage in this community.

“Plus,” he said, “We love Montevallo … It’s also a growing town, and it wouldn’t hurt my feelings if Montevallo were to — Phil Hurst become the premier art community of the Southeast. It just might happen.”

Blue Phrog Gallery is located at 955 Main Street in Montevallo. For more information, call 205-665-3766 or visit Bluephroggallery.com. l

“Well, Peter, Paul and Mary had always been one of my favorite groups and that song just kind of jumped out at me.

That was it, Blue Phrog.”

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HEALTH & FITNESS

THE NEXT STEP Local professionals share tips to prepare moms and infants for transitioning to childcare

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ou are the proud mom of a new baby, but after weeks or months spent at home, it is time to return to work.

The idea of handing your baby over to someone else can be a daunting prospect.

It is also a situation that parents across the country regularly face. Each week in 2011, nearly 12.5 million children under the age of 5 “were in some type of child care arrangement,” according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Luckily, today’s new moms and dads have an incredible range of childcare options and resources. The key for a successful transition, according to local professionals, is to educate yourself, start planning early and build a support network of people who care about you and your 20 | ShelbyLiving.com

Story by KATIE MCDOWELL Photograph CONTRIBUTED child.

Beth Snelling, director of The Goddard School in Hoover, said she encourages parents to begin thinking about school options shortly after the first trimester.

“Start getting a feel of what’s out there and what’s available to you,” she said.

First on the list is a school or childcare center that is licensed with a low teacherto-infant ratio. The State of Alabama requires childcare facilities to maintain at least one instructor for every five infants, but many schools have a lower ratio.

Parents also have to consider their budgets and schedules. Some schools may be out of a family’s price range, while others may not work for parents with non-traditional work schedules.

Snelling said today’s parents are armed

with tons of questions, thanks to the internet, but they often “really don’t know what they’re looking for.” She advises parents judge daycares on three categories: Sight, smell and sound.

Sight: Does it look like children are having a good time? Do you see instructors holding, talking to and interacting with babies and children?

Smell: Does the school smell clean?

Does the school dispose of dirty diapers regularly?

Sound: Do you hear children’s voices and noises or adults? “You want to hear children laughing and playing,” Snelling said. “You want to hear open-ended questions.”

Snelling also suggests finding out how the school is structured. Will the school

follow the mom and baby’s schedule or the school’s schedule?

By the end of the second trimester, Snelling suggests narrowing down the schools to your top two and asking for references, which is something many parents fail to do. Most schools require a registration fee to guarantee a spot for an infant, so once you have made your decision, make sure to secure your space.

After the school is selected, the baby is born and it is time to return to work, new moms often face unexpected challenges.

Finding a support group can be a way for new moms to share ideas, support and encouragement. St. Vincent’s One Nineteen offers a weekly breastfeeding support group every Wednesday from 10 a.m.noon, in addition to regular breastfeeding classes for expectant moms.

St. Vincent’s breastfeeding support groups are open to any mother, even if she did not give birth at St. Vincent’s Birmingham. However, those that do give birth at St. Vincent’s begin making plans for breastfeeding and work transition early in the pregnancy.

With St. Vincent’s Monogram Maternity program, expectant mothers are paired with Birth Designers who help moms design their maternity and birth experience.

That includes a prenatal lactation consultation early in the pregnancy.

“That sets the stage from the very beginning,” said Madonna Nichols, administrative director of women’s services

at St. Vincent’s.

Moms who plan to return to work should begin giving their baby breast milk from a bottle once a week at about four weeks, ideally letting the dad or another caregiver handle the feeding so the baby can adjust.

“If you wait too long, you have trouble getting (the baby) to take a bottle,” said Rosie Miller, a St. Vincent’s lactation consultant who leads the breastfeeding support group at One Nineteen.

The support group was started in the summer and now includes six to seven moms with babies of different ages. The group offers professional expertise, but the moms also share ideas from personal experiences.

The first week back is often the hardest and when many women quit pumping or breastfeeding.

“The hardest time to breastfeed is that initial week back at work, especially with the first baby,” Nichols said. “The more stressed you are, the more it’s going to decrease your milk supply.”

Mothers who have recently returned to work should discuss their needs with their manager or supervisor to make sure they have a place and time to pump each day.

Allison Crotwell, St. Vincent’s Birmingham marketing manager, said there are now a wide range of products that can help working moms who want to continue breastfeeding.

Milk Trays allow moms to freeze their breast milk in oneounce cubes. The trays are reusable and keep the milk fresh and protected from freezer burn.

Lactation cookies, which help boost breast milk supply, are also popular with St. Vincent’s moms. Another useful product is the hands-free breast — Beth Snelling pump bra, which allows moms to work email while pumping.

“A lot of moms will pump in their car to and from work,” Miller said.

The key for continuing to breastfeed after you return to your job is having support from family, friends and work.

“Moms who are encouraged and feel supported are going to be more successful,” Nichols said. l

“You want to hear children laughing and playing. You want to hear open-ended questions.”

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Holiday Haven Spa One Nineteen offers special gift packages, items for giving season Story by JACQUELINE GARDNER Photograph CONTRIBUTED

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ABOVE: Spa One Nineteen sells unique gifts for hostesses and fiends, including necklaces, bracelets and key chains.

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pa One Nineteen is warming in its seasonal glow this month, as our resortlevel day spa resumes its annual role as both Holiday Haven and Tranquility Gift Central. This year we’re again extending what our clients have come to consider their “everyday luxuries” to special packages and bonus gifts.

Some of those stopping by this month are seeking our spa services as a sort of mini-vacation, soaking in our soothing atmosphere while enjoying a manicure, pedicure, massage or other services. Others are celebrating, marking special occasions with family, friends or co-workers.

Many are using our boutique as their special gift source, purchasing unique hostess gifts, neighbor or teacher presents, complete with complimentary wrap. Some of that wrap will be around a generous gift card of $150 or more, earning the giver a free $25 card to keep or give away. Others seek products from our Kerstin Florian collection, knowing our spa as the sole state source for this high-end skin care and aromatherapy brand.

Last year’s Holiday Spa Packages (ranging from the $150 Sampler to the $260 Jingle Bell Rock splurge with lunch included) were so popular that we’re repeating them this year. Many clients deemed them perfect gifts for loved ones seeking encouragement. In fact, since our spa is staffed by

individuals committed to the St. Vincent’s holistic health mission, our spa is the perfect place for nurturing body and spirit.

As in every month, our November-December clients will range from bridal parties to breast cancer survivors, multi-generational office friends to couples. Young mothers seeking a renewal (complete with complimentary childcare) will leave our nature-inspired facility prepared to fully enjoy the season.

Spa One Nineteen is a center for celebration and an avenue for escape. Our full menu of services, including our holiday specials, is listed at Onenineteen.com/spa, or simply call 205-408-6510 to schedule an appointment.

Although residents may browse our boutique anytime, everyone is especially invited to drop in Dec. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for our spa’s annual holiday open house. Take a few tranquil minutes to review the evening’s special offers – 50 percent off retail items from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 20 percent off of your entire retail purchase from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy refreshments. To make all of your giving super simple, order your gift cards ahead. They’ll be wrapped and ready upon your arrival! l Jacqueline Gardner is the director of health and wellness services at One Nineteen.

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Holiday planning A little planning goes a long way for a fun and stress-free holiday season Story by KATIE MCDOWELL Photograph CONTRIBUTED

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ooking to spice up your décor, dinner parties or giftgiving this holiday season? A little bit of homework and planning will go a long way in creating a holiday season no one will forget.

The quickest way to put people in the holiday spirit, whether it’s Halloween, Christmas or anything in between, is through décor.

For many local residents, decorating starts early. Abby Leib, an interior decorator and co-owner of Rosegate Design in Birmingham, said they begin helping clients with fall décor in October.

Christmas decorating typically starts in early to mid-November, especially when Thanksgiving falls late in the month like this year.

Leib said clients are interested in earthy, natural elements for holiday décor. “Natural stuff is really pretty for all seasons,” she said.

Popular décor includes owls, berries and gourds. Mailbox covers and wreaths were also popular for the fall.

Leib suggests using items that can be easily removed. For Halloween, they used simple yard decorations that could be removed quickly the day after the holiday. Another trick is to repurpose an item for multiple holidays, such as a lantern that is filled with gourds for Thanksgiving and ornaments for Christmas.

Rosegate hosts an open house each November – set for Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. this year – and clients visit to get ideas for Christmas decorating. This year, they anticipate using a lot of textural and natural elements, such as bark and antlers. Snowmen are making a comeback this year, and nativity scenes remain popular.

“It’s all about subtle fun,” Leib said.

Not too subtle though. Leib said many clients have been more willing to use more embellishment in their décor. Homes are decorated in such a natural and understated way now that people are willing to have a little fun when the holidays roll around.

Décor, however, is only part of the equation for getting people in the holiday spirit. Food and, of course, spirits are equally important for a proper holiday celebration.

Finding the right wine to pair with a holiday meal can be a challenge. For Thanksgiving, “Food and Wine” magazine suggests a wine that is bold and fruity, such as a Sauvignon Blanc or a Côtes-du-Rhône, if you want a red wine. For other pairings, consider the meat you will serve before making your selection. “Food and Wine” suggests Pinot Noir with goose and duck, Cabernet Sauvignon with steak and Reisling with ham.

Beau Rourke, owner of R&R Wine and Liquor in Calera, said the fall often brings customers who need help deciding which wine to pair with a large meal.

“We help a lot of people with their selections,” he said.

Rourke said wine and liquor also make great presents for the holidays. R&R Wine already offers gift bags for customers looking to buy a bottle of wine or liquor for friends.

This year, the company will offer ready-made gift packages of wine, crackers and cheese beginning in late November. The idea is to take some of the guesswork out of selecting a wine, as well as a providing an attractive, thoughtful gift for friends or family.

Whatever your holiday dilemma, planning early and relying on professional expertise will help you stay stress-free so you can focus on enjoying the festivities. l

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Learning to lead

Leadership Shelby County shapes community’s best and brightest Story by AMY JONES Photographs by JON GOERING and CONTRIBUTED

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ABOVE: Members of the Leadership Shelby County Class of 2015 participate in team-building exercises during their opening retreat. Images in this story are of Leadership groups from the past 20 years.

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hat do state Sen. Cam Ward, Montevallo Mayor Hollie Cost, Shelby County Probate Judge Jim Fuhrmeister, Shelby County Superintendent Randy Fuller, Vincent City Councilmember Bridgette Jordan Smith and County Manager Alex Dudchock all have in common?

First and foremost, they’re all well-known leaders in Shelby County. Secondly, they are all graduates of Leadership Shelby County.

Leadership Shelby County, which is based at the University of Montevallo, is an annual program that offers participants a chance to become leaders for Shelby County through participating in full-day sessions on high-priority topics in Shelby County, such as education, economic development or the justice system. The program’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Shelby County.

Those who have completed Leadership Shelby County say it’s a vital program for those who are interested in learning how the county operates.

“The Leadership Shelby County program creates an awareness of all facets of the county,” said Leadership Shelby County Coordinator Carol Bruser. “It provides the information needed for individuals to make a difference in their communities and county.”

TWENTY YEARS OF CHANGING LIVES This year is a special one for Leadership Shelby County and its graduates, as 2014 marks the program’s 20th anniversary. In August, program officials held a 20th Anniversary Reception for graduates and members of the current class of 2015. Over the past 20 years, Leadership Shelby County has seen more than 600 graduates, Bruser said.

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him more proactive and involved, instead of passively waiting for someone to request his involvement.

Gunn, who was part of the third class of Leadership Shelby County in 1997, has been a Leadership board member since the 1998-1999 session. He said Leadership has enriched his life in countless ways.

“There are so many different people (that I met) that I would never have had the opportunity or the chance to get to know or come in contact with,” Gunn said.

Leadership Shelby County is so important to the county because it forces people who normally would never have the opportunity to interact to spend time together, sharing ideas and experiences, Gunn said.

“It always pulls from every spectrum of life in Shelby County,” from highly ranked public officials to church pastors to those involved in charity or volunteer groups, Gunn said.

Twenty years of training leaders has given the program a special spot in the foundation of Shelby County, he said.

“It’s an affirmation that we’re doing something correct to be able to celebrate 20 years of Leadership Shelby County, and we look forward to 20 more,” he said.

Fuhrmeister said Leadership Shelby County continues to thrive because its graduates choose to stay active in the program.

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“The 20th anniversary is confirmation that Leadership Shelby County is a sustainable, valuable program that is making quality of life contributions to our county every year,” Fuhrmeister said.

“Groups come and go, but Leadership has celebrated its 20th anniversary because the class members and alumni recognize the value of the program and stay active long after they graduate with their class.”

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A PASSION FOR PROJECTS However, Leadership Shelby County doesn’t just produce leaders capable of impacting Shelby County. Leadership Shelby County also produces projects and programs that become essential facets of the county. Every Leadership class is broken up into groups, each of which is responsible for coming up with a project that will enhance the quality of life in the county.

Past group projects include Backpack Buddies, a program that helps provide food for undernourished schoolchildren in the county; a program through Alabaster schools and the YMCA to give swimming lessons to elementary school children; various drug awareness programs; Paws for the Cause, a 5K run that benefits the Shelby County Humane Society; and numerous other programs that have changed lives in Shelby County.

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and non-profit boards.

“Our most important county asset is the people living or working in our county, and we must tap their knowledge, expertise and passions,” Dudchock said.

One of the most influential and successful Leadership class projects is the Mental Health Court, which operates through the county court system and is a treatment court for people who have been charged with crimes but are suffering from mental illnesses. The Mental Health Court is one of the first of its kind in the state of Alabama.

Fuhrmeister, whose small group in the 2009-2010 class developed the Mental Health Court, readily admits that it’s his favorite group project.

“The goal is to get the participants in mental health treatment and help them structure their lives so they become productive citizens. This court is similar to the very successful drug court that came before it and to the newest treatment court, Veteran Court,” he said. “Mental Health Court has been very successful, and I am very proud of the contribution it is making to our county.”

Fuhrmeister said the national recidivism rate for criminal defendants is about 45 percent. According to Shelby County Community Corrections, the recidivism rate for people who successfully completed Mental Health Court is less than 3 percent.

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is seeing a direct benefit in reduced crime and development of productive citizens. This is a great program and it would not exist in Shelby County if it were not for the work of the Leadership Shelby County small group,” he said. “I also want to praise the Mental Health Court team because they devote a tremendous amount of time and energy helping the participants change their lives. This is not easy work, but it is certainly worth undertaking.”

LEARNING TO LOVE SHELBY COUNTY Fuhrmeister said at its core, Leadership Shelby County educates its graduates about Shelby County so they can take on the responsibility of pinpointing areas that need improvement.

Learning more about the county helped him to appreciate life in Shelby County more, he said.

“Having lived and worked in Shelby County for much of my adult life, I felt like I had a pretty good knowledge of life in our county. This misconception was dispelled on the very first class day when I heard the history of Shelby County, and travelled to the Shelby Iron Works and Confederate cemetery,” he said.

“Every class day thereafter, I learned something new or was exposed to something that I probably would have never experienced if I had not participated in Leadership Shelby County.”

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CLASS SCHEDULE Leadership Shelby County members attend “class” throughout the nine-month program.

OPENING RETREAT An overnight retreat, typically held at the Alabama 4-H Center, where members participate in teambuilding exercises, meet their new classmates and learn the Leadership program concepts and processes.

SHELBY COUNTY DAY Members learn about the county’s rich heritage and plan for its future.

EDUCATION DAY Participants visit schools and colleges across the county to learn more about our educational resources and the critical issues facing K-12 through higher education.

JUSTICE SYSTEM Members gain knowledge of law enforcement, court system, community corrections and juvenile services.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DAY Members are introduced to the various organizations that work together to promote economic development in the county, as well as site visits to local businesses and industries.

HEALTHCARE DAY Class members learn about local healthcare issues and preventive strategies for health.

GOVERNMENT DAY Participants visit the state Capitol to gain an understanding of the formal and informal processes of the non-judicial aspects of state government, ways in which it relates to Shelby County and how to contribute.

QUALITY OF LIFE Local non-profit leaders share volunteer opportunities and services in the county.

GRADUATION Groups present their projects, and members receive their completion certificates.

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Distinguished Young Woman of Shelby County Brooklyn Holt prepares for state competition Story by AMY JONES Photographs CONTRIBUTED

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helby County is well known for its success in the state Distinguished Young Women program. The county has produced several Distinguished Young Women of Alabama, including the 2014 winner, Madeline Powell.

The county has a good chance of extending its winning streak with Brooklyn Holt, who was named the 2015 Distinguished Young Woman of Shelby County this summer.

Holt, who will participate in the Distinguished Young Women Program of Alabama in January 2015, is a senior at Oak Mountain High School, where she is the featured twirler in the Oak Mountain High School Spirit of Cahaba Marching Band and serves as a school hostess.

Holt said she — Brooklyn Holt wanted to participate in the DYW program — formerly known as the Junior Miss program — to get to know other girls with similar goals.

“I chose to participate in the Distinguished Young Woman program to gain scholarship opportunities and relationships with girls that I can relate to, and ultimately have a gateway to be my best self,” she said. “I am thankful to be a part of a program that encourages one to be their best self.

As a representative, I am excited to further promote the importance of being healthy, studious, ambitious, involved and responsible.”

As her talent, Holt sang “You’ll Be In My Heart,” for which she won an award. She also won awards for her scholastic

“I am thankful to be a part of a program that encourages one to be their best self.”

LEFT: Distinguished Young Woman of Shelby County 2015 Brooklyn Holt performs during the talent portion of the competition.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Maddy Powell, DYW 2014 winner for Shelby County and Alabama, leads the contestants in a group hug at the last practice of the week. Brooklyn Holt is congratulated by Hannah Walker, DYW of Jefferson County. Nikki Sullivan, DYW 2015 First Alternate; Brooklyn Holt, DYW Shelby County 2015; Maddy Powell, DYW of Shelby County 2014; Stella Christine Kontos, DYW 2015 Second Alternate.

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achievements, interview talents and selfexpression abilities, in addition to the title of 2015 Distinguished Young Woman of Shelby County.

At Oak Mountain, Holt is enrolled in all honors, Advanced Placement and college courses. She made a 32 on her ACT test, and will receive a Presidential Scholarship from Auburn University, where she plans to pursue a degree in telecommunications.

“Ever since I was little, I have dreamed of broadcasting college football for a major sports network, such as ESPN or Fox sports,” she said.

She has also earned scholarship money through the DYW program — a total of $3,500 so far. However, the scholarship money is a secondary benefit to the personal growth she’s

experienced through the DYW program, she said.

“Scholarship money is helpful and all, but the things that I have gained through this program that I am most thankful for are the relationships made with the unbelievable women I participated with,” Holt said. “Not only did I get to know girls that I can relate to, but I found my future roommate at Auburn University.”

Holt said to prepare for the state event in January, she’s sticking to the principles by which Distinguished Young Women are expected to live.

“The ‘Be Your Best Self Program’ is the platform of the Distinguished Young Women program and includes the importance of being healthy, studious, ambitious, involved and responsible,” said Holt, who added the directors

of the Shelby County program are helping her prepare as well.

She also plans to get some advice from those who have gone before.

“I have not yet discussed the state level program with prior Distinguished Young Women of Shelby County, but I absolutely do plan to,” she said. “They serve as my mentors.”

Holt said she doesn’t feel any pressure to win at the state level, even though Shelby County winners have done so well in the past.

“Although I do have big shoes to fill, I do not feel any pressure to win at state. As long as I perform my best and ultimately have the time of my life, I am satisfied with whatever the results may be,” she said. “Just to have the privilege of representing my home county and the phenomenal girls I participated with is enough for me.” l November 2014 | 39

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One Kind of a

Cowboys convenience store lassos local specialties Story by CAROLINE CARMICHAEL Photographs by JON GOERING

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owboys convenience store on Highway 280 is unlike any other in the Birmingham area.

While the store sells the usual – candy, soft drinks and, of course, gasoline – Cowboys has made a name for itself with its unusual offerings. The old American West-themed store supports local producers and businesses by offering Alabama-made products ranging from hot sauce and honey to cheesecake and wine.

“We’ve found that Alabama people are really loyal to the state of Alabama.

They’ll buy it because it’s made locally,” said manager Mark Mosteller.

Cowboys opened in 2005, but did not begin selling local products until six

ABOVE: Cowboys offers growlers in different shapes and sizes. RIGHT: Cowboys owners Alan Kidd fills a growler with Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale.

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years ago.

“We started with the Dreamland ribs and Dreamland sauce, and we just branched out from there,” Mosteller said.

Today, the convenience store draws a diverse array of customers and suppliers, many of whom become consistent and committed shoppers who know that Cowboys supplies hard-to-find locally made goods.

Among Cowboys’ merchandise include McEwen & Sons products, Wickles Pickles from Dadeville, Morgan Creek wines from Harpersville, Dean’s Cake from Andalusia, Dreamland Bar-B-Que ribs, Priester’s Pecans, Alabama Pure Honey from Odenville, and even Pucker Powder from Irondale.

Cowboys even has customers who frequent the store for Dude Eggs from Crossville.

“I order about $500 a month in pickled quail eggs,” Mosteller said. “I don’t understand it, but I keep on selling them.”

Cowboys owner Alan Kidd is always game to try a new product in the store, including draft beer, which they began selling in February 2014. About a year ago, Kidd attended a Christmas party and a fellow partygoer brought a growler, a glass jug used to transport draft beer.

Mosteller said he received a call from Kidd the following morning saying they needed to start offering draft beer at the store.

By February, they began offering their first draft beer, but they quickly expanded as demand grew. By fall 2014, they had 52 beers on tap.

“It just exploded on us,” Mosteller said.

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and half local.

“One thing I will say about Alabama, we are blessed with some very good local breweries,” Mosteller said.

Their most popular local beer is Good People Snake Handler, while the most popular national beer is Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. Avondale Spring Street Saison is another popular seller, and Mosteller had to turn away about 15 customers during a football weekend in October because they sold out of the draft.

During the fall football season, they have two employees who only handle the draft beer because it’s so popular.

“It’s just another one of those things that make us totally different,” Mosteller said.

Customers may suggest future draft beers for the store to carry.

If a popular suggestion, the specified beer is tested for store approval.

In addition to local products and typical gas station merchandise, Cowboys sells uncommon items such as Amish dairy products and Brazilian cowhide rugs that are popular decorations.

In Kidd’s words, Cowboys is “not your ordinary gas station.”

Even the station’s gasoline is unique in that its sources vary depending on the price. The companies with the best prices are chosen for Cowboys’ customers.

Frequent shoppers at Cowboys know to check the store closely for new and unusual offerings. “(Alan) is always looking for the next new thing,” Mosteller said. “It won’t be too long.”

Cowboys is located at 5492 U.S. 280 in Birmingham. For more information, call 205-981-0994. l

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Cowboys features an Old American West theme throughout the store. Owner Alan Kidd. Cowboys has made a name for itself by offering a wide range of Alabama-made products.

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Joanne Marsch jazzes up her butterfly garden with metal flowers and a wine bottle border Story by KATIE MCDOWELL Photographs by JON GOERING

PAGE 46: The Katrina Tree, a wine bottle tree created by metal artist Stephanie Dwyer, is featured prominently in Joanne Marsch’s garden.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Marsch’s garden is filled with plants and bushes that attract butterflies.

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oanne and Jeffrey Marsch have always loved nature.

That is the main reason the Ohio natives chose to build a home in Indian Springs Village when they moved to the Birmingham area two decades ago. A couple of years ago, however, they noticed that the trees in the backyard were closer than they remembered.

“We just felt like our property was starting to shrink,” Joanne recalled. “So two falls ago … we took out five giant trees by the pool. Then all of a sudden I was left with this big, giant blank area.”

Faced with an undeveloped backyard, Joanne decided to get creative.

“I decided to put in a butterfly garden,” she said.

“I didn’t know anything about butterfly gardens,

but I decided, ‘I’m going to do this.’”

The Marschs’ garden has all of the plants you would expect to attract butterflies – milkweed, coreopsis, butterfly bushes, butterfly weed, as well as irises, daylilies and daffodils.

The garden is also home to artificial flora: Dozens of flowers made from metal lampshades or deviled egg platters and mushrooms made from plates.

To find the odds and ends for her creations, Joanne first turned to a family friend who owned a construction company and warehouse filled with surplus work items, such as the metal pendants she painted red or yellow for her flowers. She bought other items along the way and soon filled up the garden.

When it was time to add a border to the garden, she turned to Pinterest.

“I was trying to differentiate the garden and the natural area,” Joanne said. “I looked on Pinterest … and I decided to make my butterfly garden bordered by wine bottles. I have about 500 wine bottles in the garden.”

A favorite piece in the garden is the wine bottle tree. Known as a “Katrina tree,” the sculpture was created by Southern folklore metal artist Stephanie Dwyer. The tree features colorful bottles and several metal leaves, a symbol of rebirth following Hurricane Katrina.

Joanne has always been a fan of metalwork. She grew up in Hamilton, Ohio, which is located north of Cincinnati and is known as “The City of Sculpture.”

“They have sculptures and metalwork everywhere. I grew up with that,” she said.

In fact, before she started her butterfly garden, her home was already filled with sculptures of every size, shape and hue.

“I love metal, I love glass and I love color,” Joanne said.

Joanne and Jeffrey, who have two sons in college, moved to the Birmingham area for Jeffrey to accept a job as a radiologist at Brookwood Medical Center. Their home was custom built with Rebecca Noland serving as architect.

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furnishings from Scandinavian Design Gallery in Hoover. ov_trailcard2014_v2.indd Decorating the home was a challenge when they first moved in, however, since contemporary décor was not popular in the South at the time.

“There was nothing contemporary,” Joanne said. “People up north were doing it. You just couldn’t find anything down here.”

Circular and curved architectural elements are found through the house, starting with the foyer. Joanne said architect Noland did a great job with the design of the house.

“She knew that we liked curves, nothing straight,” Joanne said.

The front door features decorative glass in a Frank Lloyd Wright pattern, which is repeated in the transoms between the living room and dining room. The foyer also features a curved staircase and an oversized brass Howard Miller wall clock.

The circles really come into play in the sitting room, where they can be found in the sofa pattern, artwork, table knobs and the coffee table.

In the dining room, the main focal point is the table, which is made of a single slab of purple marble that is repeated in the built-in bar.

The kitchen is a cheerful room featuring bright colors and stainless steel. Red leather and metal chairs surround a glass

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The transom between the sitting room and dining room features a Frank Lloyd Wright pattern. The foyer features a grand piano and curved staircase. Decorative glass fish find a home in the breakfast room. The sitting room features many circular elements, including the artwork, pattern on the sofa and the coffee table. A Howard Miller clock hangs in the foyer.

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table. A collection of colorful glass fish hint at one of Jeffrey’s projects – the large saltwater aquarium that is home to numerous tropical fish.

The living room features abstract art and sculptures, including acrylic and metal. Overlooking the backyard, the living room provides an easy transition between the funky, contemporary interior and the whimsical garden.

While the garden is a favorite spot of Joanne’s, it has been a fairly well-kept secret over the last two years. Only one neighbor has seen it, — Joanne Marsch although friends and family who visit the home are fans.

“It could not be more tacky, but nobody can see it from the front. And I could not give a flying flip,” she said with a laugh.

“I go out there, and I smile.” l

“I didn’t know anything about butterfly gardens, but I decided, ‘I’m going to do this.’”

ABOVE: Joanne Marsch began working on her whimsical butterfly garden about two years ago.

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Business Connections The Annual Prayer Breakfast is designed for members to come together to fellowship, celebrate and give thanks for our many blessings. It’s also a time to reflect on what’s truly important in life and

what inspires us to make a difference in the lives of others. Thank you to Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and The Jimmie Hale Mission for sponsoring this inspirational

event.

Make plans to join us on Tuesday, November 25 from 7:30AM until 9:00 AM at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Reservations are

requested by noon, Friday, November 21. Greater Shelby Chamber members $20, “Future” members $30.

Register online at www. shelbychamber.org or call the Chamber office at 6634542.

Enjoy a FREE Lunch on November 13 & Make Sure You’re Taking Full Advantage of All Your Membership Benefits Yes, there truly is such a thing as a “Free Lunch” — especially on November 13! We encourage you to join your fellow members and Chamber staff for some business networking and to learn how to maximize your membership investment.

Whether your firm is a new member or, a longtime Chamber member, you’ll want to make plans to join us from 11:30AM1:00PM to make sure you and your colleagues are taking full advantage of your membership investment.

A complimentary lunch provided by the sponsor -- Rx Catering -- will be available for all attendees.

Reservations are requested

by November 11 — and space is limited -- so please contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@shelbychamber.org.

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What Will Shelby County’s Business Climate Be in 2015?

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There will be no shortage of predictions and projections on the national and state level with regard to a variety of business issues -- but what do Shelby County business people think our own local 2015 business climate will look like?

The Greater Shelby Chamber wants to give business owners and top managers the chance to voice their opinion — and help us let the local community know what Shelby County’s 2015 business outlook will be!

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We hope you’ll take a few moments to complete our 2015 Business Climate Survey -- developed by the Chamber’s Small Business Work Group -- and provide important feedback on business issues affecting your company in 2015. All individual responses will be kept confidential, but the overall results will be released and shared in composite with economic developers, elected officials and the media so we’ll all have a better idea of what business people like you think 2015

will hold for Shelby County.

You can complete the survey two simple ways: 1) Go-online at www.shelbychamber. org and complete the survey there. You can access the survey by clicking on Recent News on the front page of the website, or 2) Request a copy of the survey from Brooke Story, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support by contacting her at brooke@ shelbychamber.org or calling 663-4542, ext.

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Greater Shelby Chamber members gathered at Inverness Country Club for a Business After Hours.

Members enjoyed networking, cool beverages and delicious food. Thank you to Shelby County Newspapers for sponsoring the Business After Hours events.

Dr. Donald Williamson, State Health Officer Alabama Department of Public, was the keynote speaker at the recent membership luncheon, hosted by the Health Services Work Group and sponsored by First Commercial Bank.

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce

Snapshots

Congratulations to Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jesse A. Scroggins on reaching a monumental five years of serving clients in the community.

Jesse was joined by family, clients and Chamber Ambassadors at the ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the milestone.

Congratulations to Shelby Pediatric Dentistry in Pelham on its grand opening and official ribbon cutting ceremony. Dr. Baxter was joined by family, Mayor Gary Waters, Pelham city officials, and Chamber Ambassadors.

Congratulations to Expedia Cruise Ship Centers at Lee Branch on holding its official ribbon cutting ceremony for its grand opening. Owner Jon Harvill and team were joined in support by Chamber Ambassadors.

Congratulations to LJ’s Boutique Alabaster on its grand opening. LJ’s boutique is located beside Joe’s Italian Restaurant. City officials, team members, family and Chamber Ambassadors joined in support at the ribbon cutting.

The Keeping It Real program kicked off at Cornerstone Christian School.

The program teaches 9th grade students about “real world” life choices, budgeting and is co-sponsored by The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover and Legacy Community Federal Credit Union.

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Thank you to the Community-Based Instruction (CBI)/ Transition to Work Training Program students for volunteering to get the golfer goody bags ready for our 25th Annual Golf FORE! Education Tournament!

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Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce

Cancer Prevention

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Cancer becomes a serious public health issue. In the United States, a man has a 44% chance of being diagnosed with invasive cancer in his lifetime, and a woman has a 38% chance of that.

Research in recent years have revealed that more than half of all cancer deaths could be prevented by making healthy choices, such as not smoking, staying at a healthy weight, eating right, keeping active, and getting recommended screening tests. Many scientific studies have also shown that most healthy individuals harbor microscopic tumors in different organs, which mostly remain dormant as our body’s host defense system and immune system guard us against these micro-tumors breaking into growth. However, inflammation, infection, and other pathological conditions

could stimulate or facilitate tumor growing conditions.

Therefore, maintaining our body in a healthy and balanced condition is the key to preventing dormant tumors from becoming active.

After 20 years of experience in biomedical research, including tumor biology and anti-cancer drug discovery, I have learned that a comprehensive approach is needed for effective cancer prevention and health management, which should include five aspects as clinical understanding: dietary health, exercise, mental and spiritual attitude, and scientific proven-based supplements for health enhancing and improving. The latest research has shown the health benefits of a special group of herbs, such as Scutellaria Barbata and Astragalus, and how

these herbs can be effective for cancer treatment and prevention.

After a long career in cancer research, a few years ago, I founded Q&Aid Research Institute. Q&Aid focuses our research on medicinal herbs for cancer prevention and health management. We’ve developed our web pages to provide some of the scientific information on herbs for cancer. Q&Aid Resource Center also provides related information and helps people to conduct their research on medical herbs for their specific needs for free as a community

service. We believe that by combining a healthy lifestyle with sciences and natural resources can significantly reduce cancer incidence rates in the United States, and throughout the world.

Zhican Qu, PhD CEO Q&Aid Researchs

Members are Taking Advantage of Entrepreneur Mentorship Program The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Mentorship program sponsored by Charter Business has provided much needed assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Members have been taking advantage of being able to meet with Michael Smith of the The Great, The Good and The Gone to receive guidance on business expansion, understanding successful branding and how to deal with a difficult employee.

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that time, Michael will be available for a one-on-one confidential meeting with any small business owner or entrepreneur to discuss any topic. Appointments are required and usually last 30-45 minutes. Please contact Brooke Story, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support, at 663-4542 ext. 105 or via e-mail at brooke@ shelbychamber.org for availability on November 11.

Sponsor:

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce

Welcome New Members (As of September 26, 2014) Hall Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

Kaye Spears

6930 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham

birminghamdmd.com

Dental

Home Depot Supply Chain

Preston Combellick

6400 Jefferson Metropolitian Pkwy McCalla

It’s About Time Urgent Care

Elizabeth Deslattes

5152 Colonial Park Rd

itsabouttimeuc.com Birmingham

Health & Wellness

NobleBank & Trust

Paul Rogers

P. O. Box 380636 Birmingham

noblebank.com

Financial Institutions

Skin Therapy, LLC

Julie Moss

15 Mt Laurel Avenue Birmingham

skintherapyspa.net

Health & Beauty

Rosen Harwood, PA

Linda Mothersbaugh

2200 Jack Warner Pkwy Ste 200 Tuscaloosa

RosenHarwood.com

Attorneys

Distributor

In accordance with the by-laws of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, the Nominating Committee has met and selected an “Official Ticket” for election to the Chamber’s Board of Directors.

The six members listed below have agreed to be placed on the slate of candidates for the Board and are willing to serve a

three-year term beginning on January 1, 2015:

Katie McDowell -- Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Dominic Buompastore -Hyatt Regency Birmingham — The Wynfrey Hotel

Michael Smith -- The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE

Bill Connor -- America’s First Federal Credit Union

Sam Tucker -- Charter Business

Chris Grace -- Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon

Additional candidates may be added to the “Official Ticket” by means of a petition

signed by any ten Chamber members and received in the Chamber Office on or before November 15, 2014.

If no petitions are received this “Official Ticket” shall be considered elected. If any candidates are added by petition those names will be added to a ballot and mailed to the membership for an election to be held on or before December 5, 2014.

25th Annual Golf FORE! Education was a Huge Hit The Chamber’s 25th Annual Golf FORE! Education was a huge success. Thank you to the following member organizations for your support.

2014 Title Sponsor:

Congratulations to the First Place Team Winner 280 Living (L-R): Lane Finley, Nathan Pearman, Scott Morris and Tray Rasco.

TEE/GREEN SPONSORS 280 Living

Graham & Associates, CPA’s

Protection One Alarm Monitoring

A.C. Legg, Inc.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Inverness

Rux Carter Insurance Agency

Alabama Power Company

Horizons Financial Group

Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club

Jefferson State Community College

Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

America’s First Federal Credit Union

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union

Tami Pickett - Keller Williams Realty

AT&T of Alabama

Lhoist North America

The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover

Bryant Bank

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC

TheGREATtheGOODandtheGONE

Business Telephones, Inc.

MetLife Premier Client Group

Thompson Tractor Co.

City of Columbiana

MJ Harris Construction Services, LLC

University of Montevallo

Event Operations Group

Noland Health Services

Vital Records Control of Alabama

FastSigns

Payroll & Benefit Solutions

Waste Pro

First Commercial Bank

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Save the Dates!

Last Call for Teams for the 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on November 6 This is the last call for teams to be entered in the Greater Shelby Chamber’s 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on November 6 at Selwood Farm, Alpine.

Beginners & experts will enjoy the Five Star rated 14 station course which has been designed for pleasure and

enjoyment in the great outdoors.

Registration and breakfast opens at 8:15AM and the shoot starts at 9:00AM. Lunch will be served after round completed. Teams ($400), individuals ($100) which includes: course, two meals, and two drink tickets per person and golf

carts for each team. Contact the Chamber at 663-4542 for more information.

2014 Title Sponsor:

Go & Grow Workshop: “The Keys to Sales Prospecting Today”

Newsletter

Sales is at the top of the list for every business. On November 11, the Chamber’s Go & Grow Workshop -- sponsored by Charter Business and facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone -- will provide the tools, techiques and strategies for positive prospecting in today’s sales environment. Topics covered during this hands-on and interactive workshop include:  Strategy use of Social Media,

 Building Networks,  Getting to the C Suite,  Picking up the Phone and Effective use of Voice Mail,  Walking in the Door Uninvited.

The workshop will be from 11:30AM2:00PM at the Chamber. The investment for this workshop is $10 per person for Chamber members ($20 for “Future” members) and includes lunch.

To ensure we have a proper headcount, please make reservations by Monday, November 10 for this workshop via the Chamber’s website (www.shelbychamber. org) or by calling 663-4542.

Sponsor:

The American Legacy Tour Comes to Birmingham The American Legacy Tour comes to Workplay Theatre in Birmingham, Saturday, November 8 (Veteran’s Day weekend).

The tour features national touring talents Confederate Railroad, Ronnie McDowell, The Florida Boys, Amber Hayes, Kalisa Ewing, Matt

Hoggatt, Lee Gibson, Coral Reefer Doyle Grisham, and Tara Priest. The event is hosted by Horizons Financial Insurance Group and Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce (GSCC).

“Here’s an event that is just plain fun,” said organizer Jim Nix of Horizons Financial

Insurance Group. “Plus, it’s for a great cause! The Greater Shelby County Community Foundation, a 501(c) (3) Charity.”

Kirk Mancer, President and CEO of Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce shared, “We appreciate co-hosting this event with Horizons Financial Insurance Group. This stop on the American Legacy Tour promises to be a fun-filled evening for everyone in

attendance. What’s more, the opportunity to raise awareness of our Chamber’s efforts in workforce development and education for the betterment of our communities throughout Shelby County makes this event a win-win for all of us!”

Doors will open at 7:30:PM and the concert begins at 8:00PM. Tickets are on sale by going to www. americanlegacytour.com or at www.workplay.com.

Sponsor:

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Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce

(as of 9/6/14)

Officers Bill Keller Regions Bank (Chair) Lisa McMahon Warren, Averett, LLC (Chair-Elect) Paul Rogers (Vice Chair, Business Development) John D. Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (Vice Chair, Communications) April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Keith Barfield Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing) David L. Nolen Renasant Bank (Immediate Past Chair)

Tim Bowen (2015) Alabama Power Company David Platt (2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama James E. Purvis (2015) A.C. Legg, Inc. Charlie Stevens (2015) Thompson Tractor, Inc. Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company Linda Cencula (2016) Alabama Telco Credit Union Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation Kathy Copeland (2016) White Rock Quarries — Vincent Hills Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America Gregg Maercker (2016) First Commercial Bank Chris Grace (*) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Amanda Mundy (*) Cardiovascular Associates

Directors Katie McDowell (2014) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. David Schlueter (2014) Buck Creek Stained Glass

Sam Tucker (*) Charter Business (*) Serving a one-year term in 2014.

Michael Smith (2014) The Great, The Good, and The Gone

Contact Us Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to Phyllis Bolena, our Ambassador of the Month. Phyllis is a Business Banker with Heritage Bank of The South, has 25 years of Banking Experience and enjoys helping clients and businesses achieve their financial goals.

Phyllis lives in Helena with her husband Dale Bolena (of DB Appraisal Services).

Phyllis enjoys playing golf with her husband, water skiing with family, extreme sports with her son, cooking, and spending time with friends and family; especially time with her granddaughter Eliot.

Phyllis believes in building strong communities. She has been involved with The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce for more than 16 years, serves on the Chamber’s Small Business

Work Group, Leadership Shelby County Alumni, Chair of the Shelby County YMCA Board for Strong Kid’s and Healthy Communities (Pelham) and a Member of Beyond Business BNI Pelham.

Please feel free visit Phyllis Bolena at Heritage Bank of The South 2723 Pelham Parkway in Pelham or call 205-621-5421 to see how she may help you achieve your financial dreams.

Quarterly Industry Tour at Stone Hallow Farmstead The Chamber’s Existing Business and Industry Work Group will host its fourth Quarterly Industry Tour sponsored by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon on Tuesday, November 4 at Stone Hallow Farmstead.

The guided tour will begin at the chicken coup where attendees will see heritage bred hens, turkeys, and ducks. Guests will be able to gather eggs at this point.

Then the tour will lead to the

milk parlor where the goats are milked daily. Lastly, guests will visit the gardens with a cheese tasting and then enjoy lunch.

Registration requested

by November 3 as lunch will be served. Cost is $12 per person and will need to be paid for in advance. Contact Brooke Store, Director, Business Development and Support at 663-4542, ext. 105 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

Sponsor:

1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542

info@shelbychamber.org

Fax: (205) 663-4524

www.shelbychamber.org

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GSCC Events

Find more details of what you can expect about any event listed by visiting the Greater Shelby County Chamber’s website at: www.shelbychamber.org.

Register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 663-4542.

CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: If a reservation is made for a paying event and you are unable to attend, you will be charged for the event unless a cancellation request is made at least TWO business days prior to the event.

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Quarterly Industry Tour 11:00AM - 1:00PM Hosted by: Existing Business & Industry Work Group Sponsor: Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Stone Hallow Farmstead, 2006 Dead Hollow Rd N, Harpersville Investment: $12 as lunch will be served.

Reservations requested by Monday, November 3.

Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot 8:15AM - Registration & Breakfast 9:00AM - Shoot Start Selwood Farm, Inc., 706 Selwood Road, Alpine Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham Go & Grow Workshop “The Keys to Sales Prospecting Today” 11:30AM - 2:00PM Presented by Michael Smith, The GREAT, The GOOD, and The GONE Sponsor: Charter Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham RSVP requested by Monday, November 10 as lunch will be served.

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

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Membership Reception 8:30AM - 10:00AM Sponsored by RX Catering Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham No cost.

RSVP requested by November 11 as lunch will be served.

Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Entrepreneur Rountable I 8:00AM - 10:00AM Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Board of Directors’ Meeting 8:15AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Annual Prayer Breakfast Doors open at 7:30AM. Program 8:00AM - 9:00AM. Sponsors: Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and The Jimmie Hale Mission Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Friday, November 21.

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

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Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham

The Chamber will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

If you are interested in discussing advertising opportunities contact

Rhett at 669-3131 or email rhett.mccreight@shelbycoutyreporter.com.

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The Shelby County Schools Education Foundation hosted the seventh annual Taste of Shelby County Sept. 11 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center.

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Leadership Shelby County alumni gathered to celebrate the organization’s 20th anniversary and welcome the class of 2015 during an Aug. 26 reception at the Jefferson State Community College Hoover– Shelby campus.

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The University of Montevallo held its Back to School Bash on Monday, Aug. 25 from 4-6 pm on the campus’ main quad.

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Members of the community joined in a Zumbathon event to support the Pelham Panthers youth football and cheerleading programs on Aug. 9 at Pelham City Park.

1. Stacy Eads, Ashley McLure, Haley Martin and Vicki Deason 2. Zumba instructors Beverley Saavedra, Ashley Harris and Martina Winston 3. Pelham youth cheerleaders man a booth at Zumbathon 4. Pelham Panther youth cheerleaders 5. Melanie Hoskins, Michelle Staab, Ashley McLure and Christina Jones 6. Pelham youth football player Blake and Stacey Woodall 7. Pelham youth cheerleaders, fourth grade squad

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The Hoover Parks and Recreation Department held the 11th annual WOOFstock dog festival Sept. 6 at Veterans Park on Valleydale Road.

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Coosa Valley Academy Champions in Academics & Athletics • AISA Blue Ribbon School • Advanced Honors Academic Program • Dual Enrollment to Troy University • College Scholarship Counseling • Class of 2013 earned more than $600,000 in scholarships • 14 Athletic State Championships • AISA Award Winning Art Program • Athletics: Varsity & JV-Baseball, Football, Softball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Pep Squad, Volleyball, Tennis, Fishing • Drug Free Environment-testing required

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The Aug. 7 South Shelby Chamber of Commerce luncheon highlighted healthcare in Shelby County.

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Shelby Baptist Medical Center, New Beacon Hospice and Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation Center sponsored a health fair on Sept. 11.

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The Greystone Ladies Club’s Luncheon and Fashion Show was Sept. 10.

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The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon Sept. 24 at the Pelham Civic Complex.

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“Be certain with Burton” 800-226-1822 Calera Chamber of Commerce hosts Christmas Village November 22, 2014.

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EEOE/AA/Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans Empire Autohaus seeks ASE Certified Tech. w/Imports experience. Candidate should have strong work ethic, own tools; quality & craftsmanship important. 205-664-5757 Service Technicians Needed Ernest McCarty Ford Experience required, Lots of work! Call: Bryan Parks 205-663-3831 $3000 SIGN ON BONUS NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT, is accepting applications for local drivers in the Calera and Leeds, AL, area. Must have class

A CDL, good driving record, 1 yr verifiable tractor trailer experience. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-668-3316.

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

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Dynamic people including bilingual. Positions offer competitive pay & benefits package. Candidates should possess HS diploma or equiv. and a valid DL. To apply, visit our store @ 302 Park Plaza, Clanton. www. farmershomefurniture.com

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

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

Financial Services We handle all types of commercial lending, including slow credit plans.

Statewide 205-862-6338 First Baptist Church of Columbiana 208 N. Main Street, Columbiana, AL 35051.

FBC Pelham School of Fine Arts NOW REGISTERING for lessons in piano and voice. All ages. Call 205.664.2466 for more information. $$$ TOP PAY $$$ Diesel Mechanic Heavy Truck.

Qualified Class A Mechanic for shop/mobile repair work. Great benefits & working conditions.

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Call (205)323-2500 Gardens of Pelham 2124 Old Montgomery Hwy, Pelham, AL 35124 www.GreatOaksManagement. com 205.402.9943 I believe I am defined by the care I give. Home healthcare allows you to see one patient at a time. When you become a part of home healthcare, you become a part of your patients’ lives. Now Hiring Registered Nurses for Centreville/Clanton

Great Clips Hiring Stylists Calera 205-966-7254

DRIVERS Hanna Truck Lines is seeking 20 Professional Flatbed Drivers.

50 cpm. No Surprises: Starting Pay (all Miles): 48 cpm, 49 cpm @ 6 mo, 50 cpm @ 1 yr. 100% Outbounds loads Pre-loaded & Tarped. 75% Inbound No Tarp.

Late Model Peterbilt Trucks. Air Ride Trailers. Home weekends.

Low cost BCBS Health & Dental Ins. Matching 401K. Qualifications: 18 Mo Class A CDL driving exp w/ 6 mo flatbed; Applicants must meet all D.O.T. req. Contact recruiting @ 1-800-634-7315 or come by HTL office @ 1700 Boone Blvd, Northport.

EOE J & W Professional Painting Interior and Exterior 205-788-2907

HARDEE’S Now Hiring Store & Asst Managers, & Shift Leaders. Email resume to hardees2007@bellsouth.net or apply in person on Valleydale Rd CNA’s, LPN’s, RN’s. FT and PT positions available for 2nd & 3rd Shift. New pay scale.

Please apply in person at Hatley Health Care, Inc. 300 Medical Center Dr. Clanton, AL 35045 NEEDED NOW!! King’s Home has openings for Youth Care Workers (FT & PT) different shifts. Must be 23+ yo. Clear driving record, clear criminal background, HS diploma/ GED req’d. Please email lynn@kingshome.com or fax to 205-678-7372.

Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com Service Tech & Mgrs needed for Hoover properties. Must have HVAC or EPA II or Universal cert. All experience levels welcomed. Please visit www.latapts.com to apply.

2010 Kabco - Secluded, private property near Chelsea. Off 280 and close to shopping. Home is 32X62.

Spacious with 3 BR 2 BA, many features. Lot rent $250.

Please call: 205-664-2412 Lil Angels Learning Center is now accepting enrollment for ages 3 wks to 12 yrs!

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Benefits include daily settlements; direct Deposit or express cash; Transflo; 100% of fuel surcharge, stop & drop pay; discounts on fuel, cell Phones & tires; pre-pass furnished; excellent home/family time and a payroll deducted truck purchase plan. Contact Greg Quick at 256.338.5168 or 800.633.3252

NEED A JOB? Lyons HR has jobs.

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205-251-3381 Downtown Birmingham www.levysfinejewelry.com House Cleaners Wanted 25-35 Hrs a week no nights or wknds Car, D.L & insurance req Located in Pelham Call for appt 358-1800 www.maidpro.com/ birmingham Hate Traffick? So do we. End Child Trafficking. Join the battle today: MakeWayPartners.org Maniac Cycles Is In Need of a Motorcycle/ATV Tech! Hwy. 17, Helena area. Must be able to pass background check & drug screen. 205.358.2055 Mary Kay Special 20% Off Skin Care and Fragrances Call me or shop online! www.marykay.com/ lcollins2026 (205) 960-3655 Just in time for Christmas!

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205-217-8871 Manufacturing/Assembly positions available in Calera area. Full time hours, all shifts available. Call today 205-267-3910 Quality Correctional Health Care has several LPN & RN openings in Columbiana.

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NEW Discounted Rates @ Montevallo Golf Club • 665-8057 • Public Par 71 18-hole • Memberships available • Twilight and Senior Rate • Full length Driving Range $21 Mon-Fri, $26 Sat-Sun. Montgomery Stockyard Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in Clanton. Call Lane at 205-389-4530.

For other hauling arrangements, contact Wes in Harpersville 205-965-8657 Morrison Healthcare Food Service Currently Taking applications for all postitions, all shifts available.

Contact Tabitha Tennant: tabithatennant@iammorrison. com or put in application at 1000 1st St. N, Alabaster, 35007 Exterior Painting and Drywall. Make your house look new again.

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Call 205.966.6230 Pelham Tank Lines Flatbed Truck Driver 3 yrs exp. Clean MVR. BCBS ins, 5 pd holidays, paid weekly. Pelham AL. NO TARP LOADS Allen: 205-915-7163 Glenn: 205-902-2027 Class A CDL Drivers Needed Immediately 3 Yrs Min Driving History With Dump Trailer Experience * $1000 Retention Bonus * Local Hauling * Home Nights APPLY ONLINE: www.perdidotrucking.com Perdido Trucking Service, LLC 251.470.0355 Industrial Electricians for installing equip, conduit & wire. Wiring PLC & Drives.

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Compassionate people needed to provide care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Residential setting.

PT,FT & wknds available.

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Restoration Techs Must pass background check & drug test, have reliable transportation & good driving record. P/T positions available.

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LAY LAKE! $419,000 Gorgeous 3BR/2BA w/ main channel views from sunroom and master suite. Large kitchen, great room, and full basement.

New dual-slip dock w/ electric lifts! MLS# 588793 Brian Thomas 205-369-2278 Re/Max Southern Homes 280

Comptroller needed: Supervise business office, Medicare billing, payroll and patient trust fund.

Process Medicaid apps and Medicaid billing. Work with managed care contract companies,prepare monthly financial statements, responsible for accts payable and accts receivable; at least 1-2 years exp, 4 yr degree, experience in Long Term Care Rehab facility preferred.

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We also clean out garages and basements. Call Kenneth for more info (205) 540-7023 2000 Freightliner & 2003 Peterbuilt, both w/ Caterpillar Engines. Great Condition! $30K (neg) for both.

789-4532 or 335-9009 “Hands On” Mining Maintenance Supervisor Competitive salary.

Email resume to candy@ateammining.comor mail resume to PO Box 2382, Sylacauga, Al 35150.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is now hiring managers and drivers/ loaders. Apply at: 1401 FL Shuttlesworth Dr. Birmingham, AL. 35234 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm School Bus Drivers For CDL and non CDL drivers.

Clean Drug & Criminal background. Only Serious Inq, For immediate employment, apply: School Transportation Solutions: 1301 F L Shuttlesworth Dr. 205-324-4024 IT/ Web Design/Social Media Part Time Contact George Scott, IV 205-664-9644 Located in Helena, AL Remote location is possible.

PLUMBERS NEEDED Call 682-2828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@sps9.com

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

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

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

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WE WANT TO HIRE YOU TO RETIRE YOU Work for a strong stable company. Southern Haulers LLC in Calera. Hiring CDL-A Drivers for new accounts. Must have good CDL-A. Exc pay / benefits.

George or James 800.537.4621 EOE www.southernhaulersllc.com Electricians Needed Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Call 682-2828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@sps9.com Inventory Closeout Sale One of kind windows & doors up to 75% off original price Southern Window Supply 155 Winslett Rd Pelham 35124 Call 945-9832

CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/ Pelham. Call Stephen (205) 663-2822 SUNCREST Healthcare (205)280-4663 Steel Building. Allocated Bargains. 40x60 on up. We do deals. gosteelbuildings.com Source# 18X 251-241-4250 Electrician - FT Supreme Electric, a local based company in Pelham. Must be willing to learn & work hard. Go to: supremeelectric-al.com Print empl app under Contact Us and mail to: Supreme Electric, 231 Commerce Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124 or call 205-453-9327.

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Call Mr. Calvin (205) 563-1888 TERRACE 31 Now Leasing Newly Renovated Units 2 Bedrooms starting at $699 Call 205-988-0960 Landscape Position. North Shelby County. Apply Mon-Fri, 8am-2pm. Call 296-2329 or 991-4653 for directions & info.

Stable Hand Position.

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

Steven’s Wack-n-Sack A Growing Landscape Company is seeking qualified applicants for Lawn Maintenance Technicians.

Call 205-621-8531 www.wacknsack.com Supreme Beverage Co is looking for delivery drivers with valid Class A driver’s license, clear MVR, DOT cert, ability to repetitively lift, pull and push 50+ lbs. Apply @ supremebeverage.com Regional Recycling Svc ** We Come To You **“FREE” - October 1 – 31 Host: T M Witherspoon Recycling Computers &Related Equipment, Ink,Software, Printers, etc Visit tmwitherspoon.com

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programs. The walk will be Nov. Autism Speaks walk: Walk 2 from 1-4:30 p.m. at Heardmont Now for Autism Speaks is a Park in North Shelby. Visit fun-filled, family-friendly event Shelbycountytourism.org. that raises funds for Autism Speaks, the world’s leading Nov. 6 autism science and advocacy GSCCC Sporting Clay Shoot: organization. The walk is Calling all Sporting Clay scheduled for Nov. 1 from 8 enthusiasts, beginners and a.m.-noon at Veterans Park, experts, to test your skills on the Five Star Range course Valleydale Road, Hoover. at Selwood Farm in Alpine at the Greater Shelby County Nov. 1-2 Southern Christmas Bazaar: Chamber of Commerce’s Fifth A Southern Christmas Bazaar Annual Sporting Clay Shoot will be Nov. 1 from 10 a.m.-8 on Nov. 6. Registration opens p.m. and Nov. 2 from 12-5 p.m. at 8:15 a.m. Shoot starts at 9 at the Pelham Civic Complex a.m. First and second place and Ice Arena. A Southern prizes will be awarded, as Christmas Bazaar is presented well as various door prizes solely for the purpose of raising drawn. Registration is $100 for funds to benefit the projects of individuals and $400 for a team the Alabaster-Pelham Rotary of four. Visit Shelbychamber.

Club. Tickets are available org. for purchase in advance at IBERIABANK and Renasant Bank in Pelham. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children.

Discount of $1 with donation of one canned food item for Manna Ministries.

Nov. 2

Dirty Thursdee: Mountain bikers are invited to join Dirty Thursdee night, a co-ed group mountain bike ride at Oak Mountain sponsored by Cahaba Cycles. The ride departs from the south trailhead parking lot every Thursday night in November at 5:30 p.m. and will last for 2-2.5 hours. Call Stacey Davis at 205-987-4043.

Pinterest Party presented by the Shelby County Arts Council and instructor Ali Conn Payne. All Pinterest Parties are Thursday evenings from 6-9 pm. Water and tea provided.

Fee is $35 per session and includes all materials necessary to complete the project. Visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.org.

Nov. 7

Helena First Friday: Head to downtown Helena Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. for this free, familyfriendly event.. Old Town businesses stay open late and host events, sales and giveaways.

The event also features food and dessert trucks, bounce houses, acoustical musicians, a DJ and more than 50 vendors.

Art Show: The opening reception for the third annual Statewide Student Juried Art Competition, presented by the Shelby County Arts Council and the University of Montevallo, will be Sunday, Nov. 9 from 2-4 p.m. at the SCAC gallery.

Professors and recruiters from state and local universities and colleges will be onsite to talk with the students.

Nov. 11

Veterans Day: The American Village will celebrate Veterans Day Nov. 11 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Wreath laying at noon. Free to veterans and active military.

Experience the National Veterans Shrine and Register of Honor on this special day, as we salute those in every generation Nov. 8 who have served and sacrificed Veterans Day Benefit Dance: for America and liberty.

The 2014 Veterans Day Remembrance Benefit Dance Nov. 13-15 featuring the Heardmont Wait Until Dark: Montevallo Square and the Wheel Arounds Main Street Players will present will be held to raise funds for “Wait Until Dark” Nov. 13-15 at a new home for Sgt. Noah 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.

Galloway, an Alabaster veteran at Parnell Memorial Library who lost his legs and an arm in Theater in Montevallo. Tracey 2005 while deployed to Iraq. The Webster is directing and Jenny dance will be held Nov. 8 from Wheeler is producing this 7-10 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, thriller. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for students. Call 1716 Fulton Road, Fultondale.

669-9207, ext. 6 for reservations.

Out of the Darkness Walk: The ninth annual Out of the Darkness Walk will raise awareness for depression and suicide and raises funds Pinterest Party: Learn to for research, education and make a Christmas tree from Nov. 9 survivors of suicide support recycled pallets Nov. 6 at a Statewide

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Briarwood Market: Glory Cottage Gifts and Market is Nov. 14 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Nov. 15 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Briarwood Presbyterian Church Fellowship, 2200 Briarwood Way. Free admission.

Nov. 15

Calera Christmas Market: The Calera Christmas Market will be held Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Calera First United Methodist Church. Free event.

Public Ride-A-Thon: Special Equestrians’ 2014 Public RideA-Thon will be held Nov. 15 at Oak Mountain State Park. Visit Specialequest.org for more information closer to the event date.

Nov. 16

Audubon Teaches Nature Lecture: Geoff Hill’s program will address everything you ever wanted to know about coloration in birds, adding a

Opera Scenes: The University of Montevallo Theater Department will present “Opera Scenes” on Nov. 2122 at 7:30 p.m. at LeBaron Morning Mixer: The South Recital Hall. UM theater Shelby Chamber of Commerce students will present a series will host a Morning Mixer Nov. of single acts from a variety of 20 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the works. Admission is free. Visit Nov. 17 Montevallo.edu.

Gabriel Tajeu performance: Alabaster YMCA. Singer-songwriter Gabriel Nov. 29 Tajeu returns to the Shelby Nov. 20-22 Market Noel: Market Noel is the Santa Special: Santa Claus will County Arts Council Nov. 17. Tajeu’s music is described Junior League of Birmingham’s ride the train with passengers as “R&B/soul with a dash annual holiday market, a three- at the Heart of Dixie Railroad of folk rock for blending.” day shopping extravaganza that Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 from The performance begins at 8 benefits the programs of the 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Boys and girls p.m. Admission is $20. Visit JLB. Market Noel raises money can share their wish list and for the league’s community take pictures with Santa. Ride Shelbycountyartscouncil.com. projects, serving women and lasts about one hour. Visit children in the Birmingham Hodrrm.org.

Nov. 20 Montevallo Holiday Parade: area, in the areas of education, Montevallo’s annual Holiday health, financial stability and Shelby Living is happy to feature Parade will be Thursday, Nov. safety and crisis intervention. community events in its monthly 20 beginning at 6 p.m. Activities The event is Nov. 20-22 at the calendar. The event must take include Montevallo Elementary Cahaba Grand Conference place in Shelby County or be School PTO Bazaar, crafts, Center, Birmingham. General sponsored b a Shelby Countybased group. Email details to vendors, silent auction and admission is $12.

Katie.mcdowell@shelbyliving. pictures with Santa. Pictures Nov. 21-22 com. l new dimension to your birding in the field. Be sure to bring your binoculars for a bird walk after the program. Lecture will be Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Alabama Wildlife Center at Oak Mountain State Park.

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