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THE WORKING WILDCATS CLOSET • TAPPING INTO CRAFT BREWERIES • 20 YEARS AT THE AMERICAN VILLAGE

BEST OF THE BEST 2019 WINNERS

COLUMBIANA’S MEMORY KEEPER

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Find something for everyone on your list in this special advertising section.

BEST OF THE BEST 2019 WINNERS You voted. We tallied. See just who Shelby County’s favorites are.

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15 Memory Keeper: Linda Cook’s Preservation of Local History 21 Celebrating Creativity: SCAC’s Seasonal Offerings 22 Big Anniversary: Celebrating 20 Years of The American Village

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23 Clothing Closet: The Working Wildcat Students’ Latest Project

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contributors EDITORIAL

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

CONTRIBUTORS Lindsay Dyess Sarah Finnegan Sasha Johns Lisa Phillips Bill Plott Melanie Poole

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Lindsay Dyess, Writer Originally from south Alabama, Lindsay moved to Shelby County in 2008 to finish her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Montevallo. She began volunteering at the Shelby County Arts Council shortly after college and joined the staff in 2016. She also works part-time as a reading tutor and freelance writer and artist. In her spare time, she enjoys making and selling art, photography and playing the ukulele.

Sasha Johns, Writer Sasha is constantly inspired by the century-old house she inhabits in the heart of Columbiana along with her husband, Robert, and three kids. She is a community columnist for the Shelby County Reporter and co-founder of Common Threads Storytelling. When she’s not spinning a tale or writing about the happenings in our county seat, she can be found at the SCHS football stadium watching her kids march in the Pride of Shelby County Band.

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

Bill Plott, Writer A former journalist and educator, Plott is a freelance writer living in Montevallo. He has written several sports books, including The Negro Southern League 1920-1950, A Baseball History and State Champs! a history of the AHSAA state basketball tournament. He is also the

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Who’s the best, Shelby County? We ask you to answer this question every year in Shelby Living’s Best of the Best contest, and once again, you rose to the occasion and cast your votes in numerous categories. More than 7,000 ballots were submitted in our two-week voting period. We asked you to share your favorite local coffee, family medicine practice, animal clinic, city park, gift store, public or private school, bank, auto service, local festival and more. You did your part by voting—now, we’re so excited to share the results with you. We’re proud to call Shelby County home, and your participation in the contest shows you are, too.

The full list of winners and finalists starts on page 60. If you haven’t checked out some of these businesses, let our Best of the Best section be your guide. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

Like a good holiday meal, this issue is replete with other features to give you a full plate. Take a look at stories about the Working Wildcats’ latest student service project at Shelby County High School; Linda Cook, a Columbiana fixture and unofficial memory keeper of Main Street; local breweries and the flavors they’re bringing to the ever-growing craft beer industry; and the Ashworth family’s farmhouse, a lifetime project they’ve dreamed about taking on for years. You can also plan your fall outings with the help of The Guide, which includes a list of events happening in November and December, and see if you’ve been “spotted” at any events around the county in our Out & About section starting on page 94. And be sure to look through our Gift Guide special advertising section for lots of good gift ideas as we inch closer and closer to Christmas.

If a story idea comes to mind as you read, I’d love to hear about it. Send me a message at the email address below anytime. I wish you all the best of the best this holiday season!

FARMHOUSE RENO

Lauren and Brett Ashworth call the old farmhouse they purchased in Columbiana their lifetime project.

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THE GUIDE WHAT TO DO IN SHELBY COUNTY NOV. 4 Fall Scarecrow Craft Parnell Memorial Library 3:15 p.m.

NOV. 4-9 Shelby County Fair Shelby County Exhibition Center NOV. 7 Beginning Instant Pot Class Albert L. Scott Library 6 p.m.

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days a week, from 9 a.m. to dark. Visitors can also enjoy complimentary hot apple cider, candy canes and a hayride through the Christmas trees. Admission is free. For more details, visit Oldbakerfarm.com.

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Taste of the Holidays Riverchase Country Club 11 A.M. Everyone is invited to celebrate the season at the Shelby County Christian Women’s Connection Taste of Holidays event featuring a culinary demonstration by Riverchase Country Club’s executive chef, an inspirational speaker, a raffle of gift certificates to local businesses and holiday décor available for purchase.

Lunch is $20, and reservations can be made by calling (205) 529-1533. The deadline to register is Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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NOV. 13 Theology on Tap with Father Eric Mancil Siluria Brewing Co. 7 p.m.

NOV. 16 Siluria Brewing’s 1-Year Anniversary Celebration Siluria Brewing Co. NOV. 16 Helena Holiday Market Helena Middle School Cafeteria 9 a.m.

NOV. 17 Vettes4Vets 2019 Patriots Dinner Riverchase Country Club NOV. 18 Patriots Golf Tournament Riverchase Country Club 9 a.m.

NOV. 20 Holiday Paints & Pints with DIY Davis Siluria Brewing Co. 6:30 p.m.

NOV. 29 Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Pelham Ice Arena 7:30 p.m.

DEC. 5 Columbiana Christmas Parade 5 p.m.

DEC. 7 Helena Christmas Parade

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DEC. 7 Alabaster Christmas Parade 10 a.m.

DEC. 8 Jingle All the Way with Dolores Hydock and Bobby Horton Shelby County Arts Council 2 p.m.

DEC. 12-15 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Parnell Memorial Library 7 p.m.

DEC. 21 25th Annual Meadow Brook Runs Valley Bank, Meadow Brook Branch 9 a.m.

DEC. 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration Siluria Brewing Co. 7 p.m.

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change, while the 50K will cover 25,000 feet. The race starts Nov. 22 at 12 p.m. and lasts until Nov. 24 at 8 a.m. The Blood Rock 25K and 50K course races will start Nov. 23 at 8 a.m. and end Nov. 24 at 8 a.m. Visit Alapark.com/events/oakmountain-state-park for all the details.

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THE GUIDE COMMUNITY

ALL ABOARD THE JEREMIAH EXPRESS Jeremiah McCain’s dream of a grand train adventure came true this year at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum. Kids Wish Network granted Jeremiah’s wish and treated him and 25 of his family members and friends to a morning of fun with trains. Jeremiah has a genetic disorder called cystic fibrosis, but that was all but forgotten for a time as he and his crew boarded the “Jeremiah Express” and took a scenic journey through a portion of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad. A festive party with lunch provided by Sonic Drive-In followed the train ride. Aeromax Toys provided Jeremiah’s engineer outfit and hats for all of his guests. Artist & Craftsman supply and Laurel Mercantile provided wooden train whistle party favors.

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AROUND TOWN NOV. 1-2 Mistletoe Market at The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills 9 a.m.

NOV. 2 Walk to End Epilepsy - Railroad Park 11 a.m.

NOV. 7 Salute to Veterans Ball The Finley Center, Hoover 5 p.m.

NOV. 12 Travel Trivia with Cahaba Travel Customs Café 6:30 p.m.

NOV. 20-23 Market Noel The Finley Center, Hoover

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THE GUIDE Handel’s Messiah Presented by the Alabama Civic Chorale Riverchase UMC

NOV. 30-DEC. 1 The Nutcracker Presented by the Birmingham Ballet Alabama Theatre

DEC. 6-22 RMTC Holiday Spectacular Red Mountain Theatre Company

DEC. 13-15, 20-22 Alabama Ballet’s The Nutcracker Samford University Wright Center

DEC. 21 Home for the Holidays Presented by the ASO Alys Stephens Center

DEC. 28 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Alabama Theatre

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REACHING THE SUMMIT Alabaster resident and South City Theatre Artistic Director Sue Ellen Gerrells was one of several award recipients at the 2019 Alabama Conference of Theatre Fall Summit hosted by the University of Montevallo Department of Theatre in August. Sue Ellen received the 2019 Marian Gallaway Award for her contributions to theatre in Alabama. More than 80 theater artists and educators from Alabama attended the summit, which opened with a Diversity and Inclusion panel moderated by Roy Lightner, UAB Theatre.

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GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS The University of Montevallo has started construction on a new Michael E. Stephens College of Business building. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in September to mark the occasion and pay tribute to the memory of the building’s namesake, Michael E. Stephens. The 10,000-square-foot building will feature advanced technology and a large student commons and event space to facilitate interactions between students, faculty and the business community. The new building will be adjacent and attached to Morgan Hall and Comer Hall, where the College of Business is currently housed.

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“Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” While holiday music has been playing before the leaves changed from green to gold to gone, Christmas shopping has shifted dramatically over the last few years. Most gift lists of the past had a similar outline: Picture frames for new moms, tools for the guys, candles for your BFF, and PJs and sweaters tagged for Grandma. The gifting trend today is centered on giving people an experience that showcases all that life has to offer through doing things, not dusting things. Our homes are overflowing with stuff, which has people opting out of accumulating more and seeking experiences instead. According to the Harris Group, 74 percent prefer to spend more money on experiences than on material things. Here are some Owner of SimpleWorks, Simpleworks.guru experiences versus things to try: lisa@simpleworks.guru uPile on. How many checkmarks 205.981.7733 can you acquire with one experience?

Instead of meeting a friend after work for a drink, you can now book a 14-passenger bike tour that provides fun, exercise and camaraderie as you explore more than one brewery and bar throughout downtown. Check out Birmingham Pedal Tours. uAccess over ownership. Who needs to own a car when you have the Lyft and Uber apps? There’s even an alternative to owning or leasing. Birmingham’s Dream Garage subscription lets you flip between cars as your needs change. “Drive SUVs for family trips, fun sports cars for date nights and luxury sedans for the daily commute.” Unlimited “flips” included, so who needs the beater car in the driveway anymore? uEnjoyment and entertainment. Remember the days when you bought your Christmas tree (that someone else picked and cut down) at the hardware store? Now we’re willing to a pay premium price to go to the farm to pick them ourselves. Neely Farms in Thorsby offers “an experience that will create memories for you and your family. Visit the gift shop, sit by the fire and enjoy hot chocolate and spiced tea.” Even a trip to Target includes stopping first to pick up a venti latte, then browsing with Chip and Joanna before heading over to electronics to look at the options on upgrading your doorbell to a video camera.

Studies have found that spending money on experiences brings more lasting joy than spending money on things—this explains the explosion of the “experience economy.” Check out what Airbnb has to offer this holiday season. You might find a wine tasting tour in Vermont that would be perfect for Grandma. A bottle of rosé is better than pink PJs any day. It’s that simple.

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Columbiana resident Linda Cook has become the vessel of her town’s rich history.

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THIS PAGE: Linda Cook works on a project in her Columbiana shop, Busy Hands Needlework and Framing.

PAGE 18: A 1956 photo shows the inside of the old Columbiana Leader Department Store, where Linda met her former landlady, Sonya Leftkovits.

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When Linda Cook arrived in Columbiana 32 years ago with her husband and two kids, she moved her small business to town, too. Little did she know that her presence in the heart of downtown would span more than three decades and eventually make her the unofficial memory keeper of Main Street.

Before the Cooks moved to Columbiana in 1987, Linda’s husband Richard recognized that she needed a new challenge and some room to grow beyond the daily demands of motherhood. He encouraged her to purchase an established business that was ready to sell in town. That business became Busy Hands Needlework and Framing.

In the early days, her inventory reflected a rise in the popularity of cross-stitch and other kinds of needlework. Upon her arrival, she rented the space the Morrison and Spann Law offices now occupy on the corner of College and Main streets. As time went by, the trends changed and the needlework became less popular. She eventually rolled the stitching patterns out and replaced that inventory on her sales floor with an assortment of gifts and home décor, allowing her to put a stronger focus on meeting the framing needs of her customers.

The small historic and artistic town lent itself to a wide variety of framing jobs that went beyond the needlework she sold. Not only was she framing family memories, but she was asked to frame unusual antiques and work done by local artists. Each job came with a unique back story. “I’ve framed everything from snapshots of times gone by on Main Street to human hair,” she says.

As the framing side of her business grew, her need for a new space did as well, taking her across the main intersection of town to a portion of the building historically known as the Columbiana Leader Department Store, where she met Sonya Leftkovits, her new landlady. Norman, Sonya’s husband, and his family had done business in Columbiana since the early 1900s. Their department store had been a staple on Main Street for decades until it closed its doors in 1980. It wasn’t long before this landlord-tenant relationship between Sonya and Linda led to a rare, surprisingly close friendship over the next decade.

Sonya, in many respects, was the original memory keeper of Main Street. Having been a constant figure

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Together they weathered change and growth and decline and more change on Main Street—and in their personal lives. Norman passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, and the two women became closer as Sonya navigated widowhood. Sonya had always been the go-to person for questions about things in town.

For instance, when UPS first began delivering to town, the drivers always sought out Sonya if they couldn’t find their destination. When someone had a question about businesses that had come and gone in town, Sonya usually had the answer they were looking for. When Sonya died, the job naturally fell to Linda.

These days, Linda often pays homage to her old friend by keeping a well-dressed mannequin – just about the size of the tiny Mrs. Leftkovits – near the front door to greet her patrons. It makes her smile to have Sonya represented in her shop. “I feel like she’s always here,” Linda says.

But Linda’s life began to change again nearly seven years ago when, after emergency surgery for a ruptured spleen and severe stomach ulcers, Richard began to show signs of early-onset

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dementia. “He was never really the same after that,” Linda says. “I really miss having him around the shop. You really don’t realize how much you can miss a person who is still around, till something like this comes along.”

As it became clear Richard needed to spend more time at home, Linda taught herself to construct the frames that her husband had always built for her business. She mostly runs the shop by herself with occasional help from her four grandchildren during busier times, plus a small army of friends and family help with Richard.

She recently made one last move into a smaller, more manageable location next door in the Shops of Columbiana. She’s in a new space but still holds the honor of being the second oldest business on Main Street.

Thirty-three years in the heart of town has given her a vast mental compendium of local stories and remembrances of the county seat.

An afternoon stroll on Main shouldn’t go without a stop into her store for a quick chat … or, maybe, a not-so-quick chat. If Linda can tell you anything, it’s how precious such conversations – shared moments of life encapsulated in spoken words – are in a world often dominated by social media posts in lieu of face-to-face interactions.

And it’s these conversations that feed into the local history that’s not necessarily best preserved on the pages of books printed and placed on a shelf. Sometimes, the best place to store memories is with someone who wholly appreciates their worth and makes their preservation a priority.

For Columbiana, that person is Linda Cook.

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CELEBRATING CREATIVITY Ring in the holiday season at the Shelby County Arts Council.

BY LINDSAY DYESS PHOTO BY DOKK SAVAGE PHOTOGRAPHY The Shelby County Arts Council will ring in the holiday season with a full lineup of exciting events. In December, the annual Holiday Artist Market will be the perfect place to find all of those unique holiday gifts or to pick up something for yourself. A variety of gift ideas from local artists and makers will be available at prices that fit any budget. The market features photography, pottery, fabric work, gourd art, painting, printmaking and so much more, so finding something special for everyone on your list will be easy. Shop the Artist Market early on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Artist Market Preview Night from 6-8 p.m. Then, join us on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for the full day of Holiday Artist Market fun.

If you’re looking for more holiday festivities in December, Eric Essix and Roman Street will join us for the first time in the Black Box Theater for a Christmas performance.

Jessica Meuse: Nov. 8 Essix is a Birmingham-based Dolores Hydock: Nov. 10 contemporary jazz guitarist. His Austin Foster: Nov. 22 impressive recording career Jingle All the Way: Dec. 8 spans the last 30 years and 25 Holiday Artist Market Preview full-length recording albums.

Night: Dec. 6 at 6-8 p.m.

His music style has been heavily Holiday Artist Market Day: influenced by the Gospel and Dec. 7, 9 p.m.-3 p.m. jazz he listened to growing up.

Also joining us in the Black Eric Essix and Roman On Sunday, Dec. 15, Essix along Street: Dec. 15 Box Theater this season is with Roman Street perform Telluride: Dec. 21 Jessica Meuse on Nov. 8, instrumental arrangements of Dolores Hydock performing your holiday favorites. Roman “Taking Sides: A New Look at Street’s acoustic Gypsy Jazz the Life of Audrey Williams” on Nov. 10, Austin Foster alongside Essix’s style “brings a totally different kind on Nov. 22, Jingle All the Way on Dec. 8 and Telluride of sound and feel to the holidays,” according to Essix. on Dec. 21.

Doors open at 1:30 p.m., and the show starts at 2 p.m.

Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at For ticketing information on these and other events Shelbycountyartscouncil.com. and classes, visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com.

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MILESTONE IN THE MAKING The American Village is celebrating 20 years.

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has served well over 750,000 school students from five Southeastern states, and at least that number of adult visitors. In addition to its school programs, It is hard to believe the American Village in public programs on Memorial Day, Independence Montevallo will celebrate its 20th anniversary this Day and Veterans Day draw large numbers of visitors. year. When it opened its gates for the first time on In 2016 the American Village Festival of Tulips made November 30, 1999, only four buildings existed: its debut, and now over 100,000 tulips are planted Washington Hall, inspired by George Washington’s annually, drawing visitors from around the Southeast Mount Vernon; the Courthouse, modeled after to enjoy the flowers each spring.

The goals of the American Village today are the Colonial Williamsburg’s Courthouse of 1770; Founders Hall, which served as the first administrative same as they were 20 years ago: uTeach youth the vital lessons of liberty. building for American Village staff; and the original uRemember the price of liberty and honor those Barn that remained from the time when the 188-acre who have paid it. campus was a working cattle farm. uPromote public regard for the Constitution and Today you will find more than 20 buildings on the American Village’s 188-acre campus, all inspired by America’s Charters of Freedom. uEngage citizens and leaders in the stewardship of some of our nation’s most iconic and cherished historic sites. Replicas of the President’s Oval Office liberty. uFoster renewal of the American spirit of E and the East Room of the White House; a Colonial Chapel reminiscent of Bruton Parish Church of Pluribus Unum (from many, one).

The American Village was created to combat a Williamsburg; Concord Bridge, which spans a oneand-a-half-acre lake; and the National Veterans growing national amnesia of our nation’s founding Shrine, patterned after Philadelphia’s Carpenters Hall and to help Americans discover the timeless relevance are but a few of the additions to this unique place. But of the principles of equality, inherent rights of life, the American Village is not about its buildings, but liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and the rather building in the hearts and minds of young foundations of self-government by consent of the people and adults alike a sense of stewardship of what governed. On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate its George Washington called “the sacred fire of liberty.” 250th anniversary of independence. As we look Here, nationally acclaimed and richly immersive forward to that milestone, the American Village is programs engage 35,000 K-12 students annually in endeavoring to help prepare a new generation of discovering America’s stories of independence, liberty citizens and leaders to lead and serve our country. For and self-government. Since 1999 the American Village more information, visit Americanvillage.org.

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The Working Wildcats have opened a closet they hope will meet a physical need for current and future students.

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A banner bearing the words “Welcome 2 the Working Wildcats Clothing Closet” hangs above racks of clothes and shoes in a small room in Shelby County High School. A binder rests on a shelf until a student picks it up to log another donation—a pair of pants, a dress shirt, a jacket, a prom dress, a pair of shoes. Garments are organized by type and size, and are hung neatly under labels. The room, essentially a large walk-

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The Working Wildcats program helps to prepare students for post-secondary transition programs. OPPOSITE: Lilly is pictured with former students Michael Smith, Caleb Hall and Leah Tess Parker at their signing day ceremony in May.

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program and other school staff to meet a physical need for students. They were collecting donated clothes and shoes long before they had a designated space to display them for students who needed something. Over time, however, the need for somewhere to properly hang up and store the clothes other than one side of an already full classroom became more pressing.

Lilly had an idea. She thought if the group could enlist outside help to work on the old restroom, which had been a makeshift storage space most recently, they could turn it into a closet for their non-profit clothes operation.

Alabama Power stepped up to the task, partnering with the Working Wildcats to revamp the room and install the hardware necessary for hanging clothes. “They took the project on, and it came to life,” Lilly says. “It takes a village; it’s not just me. It’s neat to see a vision come to life after all these years.”

In the Clothing Closet, students can find an outfit for a job interview, a change of clothes to meet the school dress code or formal wear for prom—to borrow or to keep, depending on their needs. The operation also allows students with special needs who are in the Working Wildcats program to gain valuable skills they can implement at home and at their jobs before and after graduation. Even small tasks related to the closet can help students hone skills. For example, they are responsible for retrieving the key to the closet from designated SCHS staff members and unlocking and locking the closet before and after use; processing and sorting clothing and shoe donations the program receives; keeping the clothes and shoes in the closet organized and catalogued as students borrow or take items; laundering borrowed clothes before

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they are returned to the closet; and manning the closet during use.

One of the best parts of the Clothing Closet is students working it don’t even have to leave campus for their shifts. “Everybody needs retail experience, and everybody needs life skills,” Lilly says. “Our ultimate goal is for them to become productive members of society and be employable.

We wanted to build independence and help others.”

In October, Lilly and her students participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony and gave community members a tour of the closet and the program’s other classrooms, one of which houses the washer and dryer the students use to launder the clothes that go into the closet. Senior Matthew Wright was greeting and leading visitors from the front of the school to the closet, and senior Seth Kober was telling visitors how completing tasks such as folding and hanging up clothes has helped him prepare for future jobs. He has served as manager for the SCHS basketball team since his sophomore year, and hopes to hold a similar role wherever he attends college. “It helps me a lot,” he says of working in the Clothing Closet. He has even been on the other side of the operation; he borrowed a

shirt one day after a spill left his own shirt unwearable.

The Working Wildcats are in immediate need of hangers, including pant, tubular, velvet and wooden hangers for different types and sizes of garments. Ongoing donations the Clothing Closet accepts include the following: T-shirts, blue jeans, socks, undershirts, tennis shoes, business attire, prom dresses, dress pants, dress socks, dress shirts (white), dress shoes (black), accessories, athletic wear, winter coats, new packaged undergarments, laundry soap or pods and hygiene products. All items are needed for male and female students.

Donations can be dropped off at the SCHS office. The program also incorporates items from the school’s unclaimed lost and found in the closet. “Something you think is trash is somebody else’s treasure,” Lilly says. “We thoroughly enjoy what we get to do. We’re here to serve and to serve others. We hope this Clothing Closet stays here forever. It’s amazing.”

For more information about the Working Wildcats Clothing Closet, email mlilly@shelbyed. org.

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What’s so special about craft beer? Local breweries are happy to pour you a glass and explain.

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In 2006 there were 1,409 breweries operating in the United States. Now, more than a decade later, there are more than 7,300—and three of the newest ones are in Shelby County. Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Co., Siluria Brewing Co. and Oversoul Brewing Co. are part of a national “explosion” in craft beer, which is made by small, independent traditional brewers, according to the national Brewers Association.

Call it mom-and-pop beer, if you wish, in contrast to the product of big corporations like Anheuser-Busch, Miller and Coors. Craft beers are brewed in smaller batches, primarily for local distribution, and are often more experimental in styles and flavors.

Here is a look at the local breweries, in order of debut.

INTERSTELLAR GINGER BEER AND EXPLORATION CO. It was college student “poverty” that put UAB microbiologist Dr. Shane Kelly on the path to cofounding Interstellar. “I started homebrewing in 2005 when I moved to Birmingham. I was in grad school and kind of broke, so I decided I needed to brew my own beer,” he recalls. “The first thing I brewed was a mead because that’s my grandfather’s name although it isn’t spelled the same.”

The problem with honey-based mead, the favorite of the Vikings, is it took about 12 months for proper aging, so Kelly turned regular beer. Then, he started experimenting with ginger. Unlike traditional beer, which is composed of water, yeast, grain and hops, ginger beer eschews two of those ingredients. Instead of hops and grain, it turns to pure cane sugar and, of course, ginger. “My initial plan was to start a yeast factory, but I found I needed a 100-gallon tank for that,” he says.

Back to beer­— And more work with ginger. Enter Daniel Sims. “My business is real estate research. I’ve known Shane a long time, knew he had a solid background in science. We had a real estate meeting, and, as we talked, I decided that what he really needed was a partner. From there we moved to the facility in Alabaster,” Sims says.

“I had a little money,” says Kelly, “and Daniel put up

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the seed capital. He never drank before, but he liked my ginger beer so much that he wanted to invest in it.”

“I’ve tried a few other things, but the only thing I really like is our ginger beer,” says Sims.

There are others who share Sims’ preference for Interstellar’s product. “We’ve got quite a bit of fans,” Kelly says. “They say that we have the beer that doesn’t taste like beer. We’ve definitely got some regulars.”

“We’re proud of that (a unique product), but it’s a double-edged sword,” Sims says. “On the one hand people are interested in it because it’s unique and different. Others are scared of that. They’re used to that traditional beer flavor, and we’re giving ‘em something out of the box.”

Interstellar is the only local brewery with a current off-premise presence. They invested in a bottling machine and hand labeler, and their beers

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SILURIA BREWING CO. If there is a military flavor at Siluria Brewing Co., it comes naturally. Co-owner and brewer Danny Sample is an active duty colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. He has been coordinator of the Birmingham Veterans Day Parade for the past five years. It was his travels as an Army officer that led him into craft beer.

“We kind of discovered craft beer together in our travels,” says his wife, co-owner and career dental hygienist Tammy Sample.

“She bought me a homebrew kit, and the rest is history,” he says. “She helps me select the style, how we want to do them. It is a team effort. She’s involved all the way so at beer festivals she can talk

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about it as well as I can.”

“We kid around that this is the Blue Zone where I work,” Danny says, pointing to the corner that holds the brewhouse and fermenters. “She has everything else. She is the management partner in the business. She handles the taproom, the events.

This is Tammy’s vision, the décor, the set-up.”

Siluria Brewing opened in November 2018 in the completely renovated old Siluria Post Office building. Danny says the appeal of craft beer was not only the unique flavors of the beer, but also the

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way it was produced. “I was impressed that most of it was community based rather than large corporation based,” he says. “We wanted to do something that was community based. You know the word ‘pub’ comes from public house, a place where people gathered to get news and information.”

Embracing the trend of most craft breweries today, Siluria is pet and family friendly—again, that sense of community. “He can make good beer, and I can create environment,” Tammy says. “I

wanted a place for families. It makes me feel so good when I see families in there playing board games together.”

How has the reception to a brewery been in Alabaster? “It’s been so much better than I anticipated,” Tammy says. “Some people were concerned that we were opening a honky-tonk or something. But we have (charity) fundraisers twice a month, and they come in and say, ‘Oh, this is not what I expected.’”

Other community events have included book signings by local author Eugene Rowley, regular live music and food truck visits. The Corporal Rivers Memorial VFW Post 12185 opened in April 2019. It was the first new post in Alabama since 1996. The post and the auxiliary both meet at the brewery.

Siluria opened with four different beer styles: Boxcar Blonde, Lady Grace Wheat, Quarry IPA and Buck Creek Stout. Several other styles, including pale ale and sour, have joined the lineup.

“We are mostly about simple, traditional styles.

We try not to get too far out on a limb with fruity stuff,” Danny says. “The Boxcar Blonde and Lady Grace Wheat are two of our most popular beers.”

OVERSOUL BREWING Brothers Jason and Scott Pruitt said the quaint Old Town section of Helena “screamed craft beer” at them. So, Jason says, they sought to give the town “a neighborhood spot, something unique and local, a place to hang out with friends.”

“I just got a vibe that a brewery would do awesome here,” Jason says.

So far the town seems to agree. Since they opened in the spring, they have grown a regular clientele of not only craft beer enthusiasts but also a generous sprinkling of kids and dogs. “Everybody has been great,” Jason says. “We have regulars.

For some of them, they’re just happy to have craft beer available locally.”

The family-and-pet-friendly brewery is near local shops and restaurants, the Helena Amphitheater, the Helena Farmers’ Market and scenic Buck Creek—all of which fits the brewery’s name. “Oversoul is the common link between all living organisms, plant and animal. It’s the spirit that runs through all of us, a universal spirit, I would say,” Jason explains. “It’s the connection I get from beer because it starts out as malt, grains and hops, and that’s all blended and becomes a

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product that brings people together.”

Some of the people, unfamiliar with craft beer, need help making a selection. “The most asked question is ‘What is your lightest beer?’” Jason says. “Well, what do you mean? Light in color, light in abv?” Scott hopes to add a Mexican lager by next summer. That would be more like what the questioners are used to.

Meanwhile, the regular lineup at Oversoul includes Parkside Pale Ale, $2 Pistol Porter, BCB Brown Ale, Lawn Mower Wheat and House IPA. Drawing from the Helena Farmers Market, which operates each Saturday in the park behind the brewery, Oversoul has created a group of beers called the Market Series. Using ingredients from a local farmer, they have brewed peach and watermelon saisons, Big Dill Pale Ale and most recently El Guapo JalapenoCilantro.

Like many craft beer producers, the Pruitts trace their interest to homebrewing. “We started in the backyard in 2006. Then we moved into Scott’s garage, then to the basement, back to the garage again and now here,” Jason says.

The building has been a telephone switch house for the railroad, a bike shop and other businesses. However, most interesting, it was once the Helena jail. They found twoand-a-half metal cell doors downstairs. The missing piece turned out to be at the local historical museum. They donated their half to the museum. The other two doors form an outside corner of their walk-in cooler. Currently open only on weekends, Oversoul is adding other offerings too. Uncle Beard’s Backyard BBQ will offer food, and local musicians will be booked at least once a week.

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When Lauren Ashworth says she and her husband, Brett, are home people, she means it in every sense of the word “home.” “We are homebodies,” she says.

“We have no wanderlust.” Lauren and Brett love historic homes, too, so much that she calls them “oldhome addicts.” They find joy in preserving the character of old houses and adding their family to the line of previous owners who have lived inside the same walls.

Their love for the antiques of the home market is what drew them to their century-old farmhouse in Columbiana five years ago. They had just looked at another old house in town, on Main Street, when they discovered this farmhouse for sale on a swath of land about three miles from downtown Columbiana. “It took us about three years of looking to find this place,” Lauren says. It took them maybe three minutes to know it was meant to be theirs. “It was it. It’s our lifetime project and is a constant work in progress. We have a 10-year plan to completely renovate our kitchen, living and bathroom spaces, but those projects are years away. By the time we do this, I hope we know exactly what we want.” And for Lauren and Brett, buying the circa 1895 farmhouse was a second chance after tragedy.

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they bought and moved into a historic home in downtown Cullman, Lauren’s hometown, an EF4 tornado barreled through the city, leaving behind a path of destruction as wide as it was devastating to residents like the Ashworths. The storm claimed all but the front steps of their home. “It was sad and tragic,” Lauren says.

They decided not to rebuild; they couldn’t bring themselves to put a new house on the lot where the old one had stood for so many years. They packed up and moved to a newer home in Hoover. They were comfortable. They were happy. But they couldn’t stop thinking about what old home out there might be awaiting their arrival. They began looking and ended up in Columbiana, where the white farmhouse nestled in the countryside captured their hearts. “We fell in love when we found Columbiana,” Lauren says.

The Ashworths named their home and surrounding 12 acres of property Stillwater Farm in honor of the body of water they can see from their back door that, according to Lauren, is the oldest manmade lake in Shelby County. Their multi-phase renovation allows them to do the work themselves and without accruing debt. It also means they don’t have to rush to make choices. Here’s a look at what they have done so far— and what their plans are in the coming years.

Parlor For someone who says her style is “not really farmhouse,” Lauren’s knack for incorporating it is evident, especially in the parlor. This sitting room combines comfort with meaningful heirloom touches, including Brett’s grandmother’s pie safe next to the fireplace and an original window from the property’s old corn crib above the mantle.

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Kitchen As soon as they bought the house, Lauren insisted they do what she calls a “Band-Aid makeover” in the outdated kitchen. She wants to do more extensive work on it in the future, but for now, she says she’s happy with its cleaner, more open look. Recipes from Lauren’s and Brett’s grandmothers, in their own handwriting, cover the vintage chalkboard on the wall.

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Pantry The Ashworths’ pantry is what a farmhouse pantry should be: simple, functional and accessible. Open shelving gives them plenty of storage space, and the brick floor and old door serve as rustic elements.

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Barn Brett and Lauren built the barn three years ago for Brett’s tools and equipment, and to give them a workspace for their ongoing renovation projects.

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Backyard They built a fire pit in the backyard for times when they want to relax with a bit more privacy than in the front yard.

They are also building a back deck behind the barn, where they will be able to look out over their property. “We just wanted a spot we could come and chill and not have everybody staring at us,” Lauren says. “The view is one of the things we fell in love with when we came out here.”

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Guest Bedroom Across the hall from the parlor is the guest bedroom, an airy space thanks to white and beige bed linens and pillows, and windows that invite in plenty of sunlight. The old door hanging on the wall behind the iron bed was salvaged from the Cullman home the Ashworths lost in the 2011 tornado.

The guest bathroom is on the Ashworths’ renovation to-do list.

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Dining Room Through an archway from the parlor is the dining room, another space Lauren reworked with a neutral palette to create a look of understated grace.

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Foyer The charm that greets visitors as they walk up the front steps of the house continues in the foyer, where original wood floors give way to tall ceilings and a vintage metal chandelier. Although they have just started working on the space, the potential is there in the bones.

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BEHIND THE SCENES Barn Design and Construction: Lauren and Brett Ashworth

Board and Batten: Specialty Wood Products in Flomaton, Alabama Barn Lights: Nashville Flea Market

Metal Roofing: All American Metal Components in Clanton, Alabama

Rolling Shop Doors: Manufactured by Janus International, sourced from Steel Door Depot in Temple, Georgia, and painted by Lauren and Brett Ashworth Pantry Brick Floor: Acme Brick in Pelham, Alabama

White Paint Throughout Home: Valspar Woodlawn Bedroom White Old Furniture: Antiques or handmade by Brett Ashworth

New Furniture: Alabama Furniture Market in Calera, Alabama

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Boy’s Room What was an attic space years ago is now a fully functional second floor that houses the Ashworths’ son Baker’s room and a large space the family uses as a playroom or extra guest room, when needed.

They made a custom barn door for Baker’s closet.

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Finalists: Station 31 Kitchen, Taco Mama, Beef O’Brady’s, Pablo’s, The Depot BEST DATE NIGHT Joe’s Italian 21 Weatherly Club Drive, Alabaster joesitalianonline.com 205-663-4111 Finalists: Bellinis, Chuck’s Fish, Amore, The Fish Market, Main Street Tavern BEST SWEET TREATS K&J’s Elegant Pastries and Creamery 236 1st St. S, Alabaster kjselegantpastries.com 205-663-4827 Finalists: Edgar’s Bakery, Tee’s Cakes and Pastries, Steel City Pops, Pastry Art Bake Shoppe, Frios Gourmet Pops

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BEST BAR/COCKTAILS Main Street Tavern 710 N Boundary St., Montevallo Facebook: Main Street Tavern 205-665-0336 Finalists: Taco Mama, Margarita Grill, Bellinis, Siluria Brewing Co., Rio’s Bar and Grill BEST ETHNIC CUISINE Kobe Japanese Steak House and Sushi 340 Inverness Corners, Birmingham ekobe.com 205-326-7996 Finalists: Eli’s Jerusalem Grill, Joseph’s Table, Golden City, Sushi Village, Pinto Thai

BEST CATERER Ashley Mac’s 5299 Valleydale Road, Birmingham ashleymacs.com 205-346-6186

Finalists: Margarita Grill, Superior Grill, Cozumel Grill, Pablo’s (Lee Branch), La Paz

BEST LUNCH SPOT Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods 214 Huntley Parkway, Finalists: Home Plate Cooking, Taziki’s (Alabaster), Pelham smileybrothersfoods.com Taziki’s (Lee Branch 205-406-8421 Shopping Center), Dreamland Barbecue (Highway 280), Catering by Finalists: Taziki’s, Ashley Mac’s, Station 31 Kitchen, Bellinis Chicken Salad Chick, The Depot BEST MARGARITA Zapopan 45 Beverly Drive, Calera 205-668-4008 // 4551 Alabama 25, Montevallo 205-665-7404 Facebook: Zapopan Mexican Restaurant

BEST SWEET TREATS K&J’S ELEGANT PASTRIES AND CREAMERY

BEST KID-FRIENDLY DINING Chick-fil-A, Alabaster 125 Colonial Promenade Parkway chick-fil-a.com 205-685-1190

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Finalists: Station 31 Kitchen, Taco Mama, Zapopan, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Champy’s

HEALTH AND BEAUTY BEST FAMILY MEDICINE PRACTICE Greenvale Pediatrics 1022 1st Ave. NE Suite 102, Alabaster 205-663-9550 // 101 Eagle Ridge Dr., Birmingham 205-995-1004 childrensal.org/greenvalepediatrics Finalists: Cahaba Family Medicine, Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, Columbiana Clinic, UAB Inverness, Helena Family Medicine

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BEST DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE Inverness Dermatology & Laser 250 Inverness Center Dr., Hoover invernessderm.com 205-995-5575 Finalists: Shelby Dermatology, Cahaba Dermatology, Skin Wellness Center of Alabama, Village Dermatology, True Dermatology BEST DENTAL PRACTICE Chelsea Comprehensive Dental 407 Chelsea Crossroads, Chelsea chelseacomprehensivedental. com 205-678-7930

Finalists: Columbiana Family Dentistry, Shelby Pediatric Dentistry, Calera Dental Center, Gooch Family Dental, Montevallo Family Dentistry BEST ORTHODONTICS PRACTICE Chelsea Orthodontics 300 Jade Park, Chelsea chelseabraces.com 205-678-2770 Finalists: Calera Orthodontics, Birmingham Orthodontics, Edwards Orthodontics, Orthodontics South, Oak Mountain Orthodontics BEST EYE CARE PRACTICE Pelham Eye Care 2617 U.S. 31, Pelham pelhameyecare.com 205-664-1575

Finalists: Chelsea Eye Care, Calera Family Eye Care, Inverness Eye Care, Hayes Eye Center, Jill K. Meyer BEST CHIROPRACTIC CARE PRACTICE Chelsea Chiropractic 398 Chesser Road, Chelsea chelseafamilychiro.com 205-678-1000 Finalists: Montevallo Chiropractic Center, Greystone Chiropractic, Shelby Family Chiropractic, Pelham Family Chiropractic, Precision Chiropractic BEST LOCAL PHARMACY Snider’s Pharmacy 15582 U.S. 280, Chelsea facebook.com/ SnidersPharmacy 205-678-3899

Finalists: Davis Drug, Brooklere Pharmacy, Neil’s Pharmacy, Double Oak Mountain Pharmacy, Blair Pharmacy BEST LOCAL HAIR SALON Seventh Heaven Salon 301 W. College St., Columbiana facebook.com/ seventhheavenfull servicesalon 205-669-4092

Spa-Birmingham 205-437-0808 Finalists: Nail Star, Seventh Heaven, Sun n’ Nails, Diva Nails, St. Vincent’s Spa One Nineteen BEST SPA Santa Fe Day Spa 611 Doug Baker Boulevard, Birmingham santafedayspa.net 205-408-7221

Finalists: Spa One80, Salon 5, Morgan Ashley Salon, D&K & Company Salon, Uptown Salon

Finalists: St. Vincent’s Spa One Nineteen, Spa Greystone, Spa One80, Spa 22, Azia Med Spa

BEST NAIL SALON Foxy Nails & Spa 270 Doug Baker Boulevard, Birmingham facebook.com/Foxy-Nails-

BEST FITNESS CENTER Alabaster YMCA 117 Plaza Circle, Alabaster ymcabham.org 205-663-7240

BEST DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE: INVERNESS DERMATOLOGY & LASER

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Finalists: St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, Body by Brii, Greystone YMCA, Helena Health Club, Planet Fitness (Inverness)

SERVICES BEST ANIMAL CLINIC Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic 5196 Caldwell Mill Road, Birmingham cmacvet.com 205-991-7986 Finalists: Chelsea Animal Hospital, Montevallo Animal Clinic, 280 Animal Medical Center, North Shelby Animal Clinic, Countryside Animal Hospital

BEST FLORIST Bloom and Petal 5511 U.S. 280, Birmingham flowers280.com 205-994-2434 Finalists: Main Street Florist, Sarah’s Flowers, The Petal Cart, The Flower Shop, Le Fleur LLC BEST LANDSCAPING COMPANY Helena Lawn & Landscape 1724 Native Dancer Circle, Helena 205-620-9738 Finalists: Alabama Turf Works, Rockett’s Bug Juice Gardens, Horticulture Solutions, Dreamscape/ Secret Garden, American Tree Maintenance

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BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE Chick-fil-A, Greystone 5375 U.S. 280 chick-fil-a.com 205-995-8333 Finalists: Publix, Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods, 3D Air Services, The Rinehart Agency, Birmingham Orthodontics

PLACES BEST EVENT/WEDDING VENUE Douglas Manor 545 Chelsea Springs Dr., Columbiana douglasmanorevents.com 205-369-8714

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Finalists: Helena Hollow, American Village, Cat-n-Bird Winery, Corbin Farms Winery, Old Baker Farm BEST FARMERS MARKET Helena Market Days Helena Amphitheater, 4151 Helena Road, Helena Facebook.com/The.Helena.

Market.Days/ helenamarketday@gmail.com Finalists: Burnette Farms Market, Mt Laurel Farmers Market, Montevallo Farmers Market, The Marketplace at Lee Branch, Chelsea Farmers Market

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE Lowe’s, Alabaster 235 Colonial Promenade Parkway, Alabaster lowes.com 205-685-4060 Finalists: The Home Depot (Pelham), Lowe’s (Highway 280), Brown Lumber, The Home Depot (Highway 280), Tractor Supply (Chelsea) BEST GARDEN CENTER Cedar Creek Nursery 2979 Highway 119, Montevallo cedarcreeknursery.com 205-665-5237 Finalists: Myer’s Plants and Pottery, Hanna’s Garden Shop, Lowe’s (Alabaster), Rockett’s Bug Juice Gardens, Lowe’s (Highway 280)

BEST DANCE/GYMNASTICS STUDIO Joy’s Dance Company 325 Shady Acres Road, Alabaster joysdancecompany.com 205-835-8483 Finalists: Dance South, Dance Et Cetera, Corky Bell, NXS Gymnastics, Birmingham Academy of Dance BEST COMMUNITY CENTER Chelsea Community Center 11101 Chelsea Road, Chelsea cityofchelsea.com 205-677-2052 Finalists: Alabaster Senior Center, Pelham Civic Complex, Columbiana Senior

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Center, Helena Community Center, Heardmont Park Senior Center BEST PUBLIC LIBRARY North Shelby Library 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham northshelbylibrary.org 205-439-5500 Finalists: Chelsea Public Library, Pelham Public Library, Albert L. Scott Library (Alabaster), Columbiana Public Library, Parnell Memorial Library (Montevallo) BEST CITY PARK Veterans Park Alabaster 7305 Highway 119, Alabaster cityofalabaster.com 205-664-6840

Finalists: Oak Mountain State Park, Orr Park, Veterans Park on Valleydale, Heardmont Park, Chelsea Recreational Park BEST PLACE FOR A FAMILY OUTING Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham alapark.com/oak-mountainstate-park 205-620-2520 Finalists: Helena Hollow, Old Baker Farm, American Village, Cahaba River, Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum BEST PLACE FOR A KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTY Helena Hollow 6027 Highway 17, Helena helenahollow.com 205-541-8150

BEST PLACE FOR A KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTY HELENA HOLLOW

WANT TO KNOW WHO SCORED DURING THE BIG GAME? Visit ShelbyCountyReporter.com for the latest updates and recaps from Friday night football.

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BEST PATIO DINING MARGARITA GRILL

Finalists: Treetop Family Adventure, Let’s Play, Oak Mountain Lanes, Pump It Up, Chuck E. Cheese’s BEST GOLF COURSE Ballantrae Golf Club 1300 Ballantrae Club Drive, Pelham ballantraegolf.com 205-620-4653 Finalists: Timberline Golf Course, Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course, Inverness Golf Club, Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club, Greystone Golf and Country Club (Legacy) BEST SENIOR LIVING FACILITY Somerby at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen 200 119 Boulevard,

Birmingham somerbyseniorliving.com 205-745-4600 Finalists: Danberry at Inverness, Columbiana Health & Rehab, Shelby Ridge, Gardens of Pelham, Lakeview Estates BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP Church of the Highlands, Greystone Campus 1700 Lee Branch Lane, Birmingham churchofthehighlands.com 205-980-5577 Finalists: Westwood Baptist Church, Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, Double Oak Community Church, Asbury United Methodist Church, Kingwood Christian Church ShelbyLiving.com

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BEST GIFT STORE Magnolias 48 Chesser Crane Road, Chelsea magnoliasgiftshop.com 205-618-9800

BEST HOME STORE Alabama Furniture Market 10 Commercial Park Drive, Calera alabamafurnituremarket.com 206-668-9995

Finalists: Gifted, Cedar Creek Nursery, Davis Drug Gift Gallery, Skull Girl Soaps, The Mercantile BEST JEWELRY STORE Southeastern Jewelers, Inc., Inverness 5299 Valleydale Road, Birmingham southeasternjewelers.net 205-980-9030 BEST CITY PARK VETERANS PARK ALABASTER

Finalists: Farmhouse + Family, Kirkland’s (Alabaster), Brass Bear Antiques, Encore Resales, Urban Home Market BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE Encore Resales 2831 Highway 31, Pelham encorehome.com 205-358-7690

Finalists: Paul’s Diamond Center, Kay Jewelers (Alabaster), Anthony & Co.

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Finalists: Consigned Design, Me & Mom Consignments, Vintage Interiors, Faith Consignment, The Cat’s Meow

Finalists: High Cotton Boutique, Oh My Sole, LJ’s Retail Therapy, Southern Roots, Annabelle’s Southern Boutique

BEST STORE FOR KIDS 2 Girls & a Dog 16161 Old Highway 280, Chelsea 2girlsandadog.com 205-677-2225

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Finalists: Sew Precious, Gifted, Tween Queens, Weepeats, Cahaba Lily South BEST LOCAL CLOTHING STORE The Ditsy Daisy 16383 U.S. 280, Chelsea facebook.com/ TheDitsyDaisy 205-678-6166

BEST TEACHER Lorrie Steele Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School Finalists: April Price, Ann Stevens, Andrea Tatum, Amy Thames, Jennifer Elliott, Kay Goolsby

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BEST PUBLIC SCHOOL Thompson High School 1921 Warrior Parkway, Alabaster acsboe.org 205-685-6700 Finalists: Chelsea Park Elementary School, Oak Mountain High School, Meadow View Elementary School, Chelsea High School, Mt Laurel Elementary School BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL Briarwood Christian School 6255 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham briarwoodchristianschool.org 205-776-5900 Finalists: Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School, Evangel Classical Christian School, Cornerstone

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Christian School, Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Indian Springs School BEST CHILDCARE Ardent Preschool and Daycare 6801 Tattersall Way, Hoover (Greystone Campus) 205-396-1250 // 25 Southlake Lane, Birmingham (Valleydale Campus) 205-444-5437 ardentpreschool.com Finalists: Kingwood Christian Child Development Center, Cahaba Valley Learning Center, CASA at Asbury United Methodist Church, Vineyard Nursery, Primrose School of Meadowbrook

HOME AND FINANCE BEST LOCAL FINANCIAL SERVICES MortgageBanc (Amber Brittain) 2007 Eagle Ridge Drive, Birmingham mortgagebancllc.com 205-986-4220 Finalists: State Farm (Brittani Morris), Central State Bank, Edward Jones (Kyle Mims), Regions Bank, America’s First Federal Credit Union

BEST LOCAL INSURANCE AGENT/AGENCY Torie Rinehart Nix – The Rinehart Insurance Agency 113 West College St., Columbiana therinehartagency.com 205-671-5555 Finalists: Brittani Morris – State Farm, Bob Butterworth – State Farm, Rux Carter Insurance, Weygand Insurance Agency

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BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Danielle Turner – Keller Williams kw.com 205-605-1000 Finalists: Cindy Edmunds, Brandi Edwards, Andrea Hunter, Stephanie Millard BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY Keller Williams Realty Metro South Office 224 1st St. N. Suite 225, Alabaster kw.com 205-605-1000 Finalists: ARC Realty, RealtySouth, RE/MAX, Bradford Real Estate Group, Down South Realty

BEST BANK Central State Bank 11025 Highway 25, Calera 205-668-0711 // 57 County Road 87, Calera 205-621-1000 // 71 Limestone Parkway, Calera 205-668-7878 centralstatebank.com Finalists: Regions Bank (Alabaster), America’s First Federal Credit Union (Pelham), America’s First Federal Credit Union (Inverness), Regions Bank (Highway 280), Regions Bank (Chelsea)

AUTO BEST AUTO SERVICE Chelsea Tire Pros 347 Chesser Drive, Chelsea

BEST GOLF COURSE BALLANTRAE GOLF CLUB

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chelseatireandservice.com 205-678-4944 Finalists: The Garage, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, Brown Auto & Alignment, Alabaster Auto Service, A To Z Auto Repair BEST NEW CAR DEALER Ernest McCarty Ford 1471 1st St. N., Alabaster emccartyford.com 205-663-3831 Finalists: Edwards Chevrolet, Med Center Mazda BEST USED CAR DEALER Donohoo Auto 8122 Helena Road, Pelham donohooauto.com 877-872-6171

Finalists: Driver’s Way, Exclusive Auto Wholesale, Southtown Motors, Limbaugh Chelsea Motors, Susan Schein Automotive

BEST LOCAL FESTIVAL ALABASTER CITYFEST

BEST OIL CHANGE Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers (Chelsea) 16971 U.S. 280, Chelsea expressoil.com 205-678-7750 Finalists: Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers (Alabaster), Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers (Helena), Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers (Highway 280), Chelsea Tire Pros

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ARTS AND CULTURE BEST LOCAL FESTIVAL Alabaster CityFest P.O. Box 2069, Alabaster alabastercityfest.com cityfest@alabastercityfest. com Finalists: Mt Laurel Spring Festival, Buck Creek Festival, The Big Kaboom, Tinglewood Festival, Liberty Day Festival

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BEST LOCAL MUSEUM Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 1919 9th St., Calera hodrrm.org 205-668-3435

Finalists: Shelby Iron Works, Shelby County Museum and Archives, Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington, Aldrich Coal Mine Museum, Kenneth R. Penhale Museum BEST LOCAL CAUSE Shelby Humane Society 381 McDow Road, Columbiana shelbyhumane.org 205-669-3916 Finalists: Backpack Buddies, Hatching Hope, Oak Mountain Missions Ministries, Alabama Wildlife Center, The Arc of Shelby County

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NOVEMBER 2019 BUSINESS CONNECTIONS Report of the 2020 Nominating Committee six investor organizations listed below have agreed to be placed on the slate of candidates for the Board and are willing to serve a threeyear term beginning on January 1, 2020: 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, 2019. 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 forwarded to the membership for an election to be held on or before December 6, 2019.

Rux Bentley............................................ Rux Carter Insurance

Jeff Purvis.........................................................A. C. Legg, Inc.

Keith Brown..................... Jefferson State Community College

Bridgette Smith.................................................City of Vincent

Laura Clarke................................................................Synovus

Craig Sorensen..............................SouthWest Water Company

NETWORK280 Offers Opportunity for New Contacts

Are you looking to expand your contacts on the Highway 280 corridor? NETWORK280 can help you with that by providing businesses with an excellent opportunity to make them!

The next NETWORK280, presented in 2019 by 280

Living, will be held on Presenting Sponsor November 19 from 4:30PM until 6:00PM at Brook Highland Bar and Grill (5279 Highway 280). Bring plenty of cards and plan on meeting lots $20 per person for “Future” of new contacts at this event.

The cost is $10 per person investors and includes heavy for Chamber investors and hors d’oeuvres and two

beverage tickets. Reservations are requested by noon November 18 to assist in preparation, so please contact the Chamber via email at info@shelbychamber.org, by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber. org.

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In accordance with the bylaws of The Shelby County Chamber, the 2020 Nominating Committee has met and selected an “Official Ticket” for election to the Chamber’s Board of Directors.

The individuals representing

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HEALTH FOCUS OF THE MONTH

Don’t Stress Your Heart Out

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We know stress can take a toll on our lives and that limiting stress is important for long-term health, but how does stress affect our bodies, and most importantly, what can we do about it?

HOW STRESS AFFECTS US According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, long-term activation of your body’s stress response system, along with prolonged exposure to cortisol and other stress hormones, can put you at risk for: -Headaches and migraines -Depression -Heart disease and high blood pressure -Stomach issues such as diarrhea, vomiting or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) During stress, as part of the fight or flight response, the

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body responds with elevated blood pressure in order to increase and redistribute energy and also activates the immune system. However, prolonged stress over time forces the heart to work harder, which can lead to hypertrophy and adversely suppress immunity, digestion, sleep and reproductive systems.

A recent study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions conference found that stress from traumatic

of depression, low or no energy or being easily angered.

Talk to your doctor or health care provider.

Get regular exercise. A 30-minute walk can provide a mental boost to help you reset and recharge.

Do something relaxing, such as yoga, tai chi or other gentle events as well as long-term forms of recreation.

Set goals and priorities and stress at home and work led to a nearly 200% higher risk of learn to say no to those that new Type 2 diabetes cases in overload your schedule or older women. Diabetes, a attention.

Stay connected to disease in which the body doesn’t regulate blood sugar people who can provide properly, can lead to a host of emotional or other types of health problems, including support.

If you’re overwhelmed, seek heart disease, stroke and help from a health kidney disease. professional.

How to Identify and Taking control of stress will Manage Stress Recognize the signs of stress help both mentally and on your body, such as sleep physically, so don’t let it get difficulty, increased alcohol or the best of you and don’t be other substance use, feelings afraid to ask for help.

YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK (August 10 - September 13, 2019)

- Responded to 94 requests for business & community information.

- Notarized 9 documents for Shelby County Companies.

- Facebook: 35 “new likes” 334 “views”, 4,189 “post reaches” and 3,554 “total likes”.

- Twitter: 6 ‘tweets’, 1,413 “tweet impressions”, 29 “profile visits”, 7 “mentions” 3,082 “followers”, - Instagram: 1,213 “posts”, 1,058 “followers” - LinkedIn: 402 “followers”

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CELEBRATING GROWTH Ferrellgas - Wilsonville - ferrellgas.com - (800) 344-1939

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

Dunn Building Company, LLC - Columbiana - dunnbuildingcompany.com - (205) 510-0243

Direct Auto Insurance - Pelham - directauto.com - (334) 451-3533

Shelby County Arts Council / Old Mill Square - Columbiana shelbycountyartscouncil.com - (205) 669-0044

Phobia Factory - Columbiana - phobiafactory.com - (205) 246-7789

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

Profile by Sanford - Hoover - profileplan.net - (205) 390-8980

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

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

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Ambassador of the Month

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

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

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Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Ms. Katie McDowell Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Congratulations to Rob Gerchow for earning Ambassador of the Month.

Rob has lived in Shelby County for the majority of his life. He is married with four adult sons and two

grandchildren. He has worked for Servpro for eight years as of July 26. Servpro is one of the most recognized cleaning and restoration companies in the world.

For more information contact Servpro of Birmingham at (205) 6646770 or visit their website, servproshelbycounty.com.

Exercise After Hours set for November 12 Join other professionals for networking, health focused learning and ways to improve your overall health at the Exercise After Hours hosted by the Pelham YMCA. Come dressed in workout attire and be ready to join in the

fun. To RSVP contact Pari Barzegari at pari@ shelbychamber.org or register online no later than November 11.

Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Ms. Carol Bruser University of Montevallo Vice Chair, Finance & Administration Mr. Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc. Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mr. Brian Massey St. Vincent’s Health System Vice Chair, Investor Relations Ms. Alison Howell Steineker Alabama Power Company Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation Mr. Alex Dudchock Shelby County Immediate Past Chairs Ms. Jacqueline Gardner St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Mr. Joe Meads Sain Associates DIRECTORS Mr. Cris Cano Alabama Power Company Mr. Stephen Dawkins Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Jay Dennis Regions Bank Mr. Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Ms. Kelly Thrasher Fox Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC Mr. Charles Hall Grandview Medical Center

Mr. Bill Keller Renasant Bank Mr. Bruce King Lhoist North America Mr. Daniel Listi Shelby Baptist Medical Center Mr. Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union Mr. Carl Orso Renasant Bank Mr. Mitt Schroeder Central State Bank Mr. Tim Benefield Buffalo Rock Company Ms. April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC Mr. Jeff McDowell McDowell Security Services, LLC Mr. Keith Richards Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Mike Swinson Spire Alabama, Inc. Ms. Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty Mr. Paul Barber Valent Group Mr. Matthew Hogan Bama Budweiser of Shelby County Ms. Brittani Morris State Farm Insurance - Brittani Morris Agency Mr. Casey Morris McLeod Software Mr. Fred Smith Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Dr. Scott Coefield (*) Pelham City Schools Ms. Bridgette Jordan Smith (*) City of Vincent Ms. Debbie Parrott (*) iBERIA Bank Mr. Jeff Purvis (*) A. C. Legg, Inc. Ms. Diane Thomas (*) PostNet of Chelsea

Ms. Leisha Harris Grandview Medical Center (*) Serving a one-year term in 2019

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Annual Prayer Breakfast Set for November 26 Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 26 from 7:30AM until 9:00 AM at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham.

Reservations are requested by noon on Friday, November 22.

Cost for investors, $20, “Future” investors $30.

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

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The Annual Prayer Breakfast is designed for investors to join together in 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 our Presenting Sponsor, Jimmie Hale Mission and our CoSponsors, Birmingham Christian Family Magazine and Turner Promotions for supporting this inspirational event.

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Welcome New Investors (as of September 1 - September 26, 2019)

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Member Name Categories Ferrellgas Propane/Retail Med Center Mazda Automobile Dealers TemperaturePro Birmingham HVAC Valley Ridge Family Dentistry Dental Premier Family Dentistry Dental Landscape Services, Inc. Land Management 1-800 Water Damage of South Birmingham, AL Fire & Water Restoration Sanctuary Trust for Shelby County Non-Profit Organization Birmingham Direct Primary Care Health Care Buck Creek Coffee Beverage/Restaurants TMH Lift Trucks, Inc. Machine & Equipment Sales, Service & Installation Hoover Automotive Automobile Repair

City Wilsonville Pelham Pelham Birmingham Alabaster Birmingham Chelsea Calera Birmingham Pelham Harpersvillle Birmingham

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

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

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Shelby County Diamond Awards The Diamond Awards Luncheon, scheduled for November 7, will be a special time to recognize the “best of the best” for their daily contributions to Shelby County’s outstanding quality of life.

The Awards, presented in 2019 by Shelby County Reporter, are designed to honor those organizations and individuals who help make Shelby County the best place to live and do business in our state.

There will be one recipient recognized in each of the categories: “Non-Profit”, “Public Servant” and “Citizen of the Year”.

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Education Connections Roundtable Chelsea High School School to discuss: - Strategies to prepare students for the workforce - Steps to strengthen

essential skills - Partnerships between schools and industry Job shadowing, internships and

apprenticeships For planning purposes please RSVP to Pari Barzegari (pari@shelbychamber.org) by noon on November 4.

Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNET” at Quick Lane Tire and Auto - Calera Be sure to mark your calendar for November 5 and join us at Quick Lane Tire and Auto in Calera from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for CoffeeNET. The morning meeting, co-

sponsored by Shelby County Reporter, is designed for investors to enjoy networking, coffee and light refreshments -- all before heading to the office.

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

noon on November 4 to assist in preparation.

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

On August 15th students and adults signed on to a career path by joining an apprenticeship program and celebrated the start of their new Shelby County careers.

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Join industry, administrators, teachers, students and parents on November 5 from 8:15AM to 9:30AM at Chelsea High

CHAMBER Events

The Shelby County Chamber

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

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Small Business Work Group 4:00PM-5:00PM The Shelby County Chamber Chamber Connections Luncheon Columbiana, AL Investment: Investors $15 and Future Investors $25.

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

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

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

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Network280 Brook Highland Bar and Grill 4:30PM - 6:00PM

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

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

Annual Prayer Breakfast Doors open at 7:15AM. Program 7:30AM - 9:00AM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena Reservations requested by noon, Friday, November 22.

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

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

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of Shelby County Businesses

ACCOUNTING Access Accounting, Inc. (205) 516-4644 accessaccounting.net

Vulcan Heating & Air Conditioning Service (205) 444-9671 vulcanac.com

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

Western Sales and Services, Inc. (205) 787-8674 westernsalesandservices.com

Chappell CPA (205) 978-8858 chappellcpa.com

ALTERATIONS

Cooke, Cameron, Travis & Company, PC (205) 988-8810 Creative Accounting & Tax (205) 624-4600 creativeacct.com Deloach, Barber & Caspers CPA (205) 822-6350 dbccpas.com Essential Solutions, LLC. (205) 663-8686 essential-solutions.biz Graham and Associates, CPA (205) 663-6673 grahamandassociates.net I.H. McNeill, III, PC (205) 982-2664 ihmcneill.com

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

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Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020 Grand Reserve at Pelham (205) 685-4111 grandreservepelham.com

Retreat at Greystone Apartments (205) 983-7833 retreatatgreystone.com The Abbey at Inverness (205) 991-9060

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ADVERTISING & MARKETING SERVICES Angels Advertising, LLC (205) 968-1544 angelsadvertising.net Bell Media, LLC (205) 721-8660 gobellmedia.com BLR Further LLC (205) 324-8005 blrfurther.com CityVision, Inc. (205) 595-0809 Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 myhelenacitynews.com Plexamedia (877) 497-4606 plexamedia.com

ATTORNEYS Alabama Law Services, LLC (205) 419-4414 alabamalawservices.com Bradford & Holliman, LLC (205) 663-0281 bradfordholliman.com Ellis, Head, Owens & Justice (205) 669-6783 wallaceellis.com Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC (205) 982-3325 ginamcdonaldlaw.com Gregory Law Firm, P.C. (205) 314-4874 gregorylawfirm.us/ Merrell Law Firm, LLC (205) 874-9697 MerrellLawFirm.com Paul J. DeMarco, Attorney at Law (205) 326-6600 pljpc.com RichardsonClement PC (205) 572-4100 richardsonclement.com Roland Milling Law, LLC (205) 620-1278 elizabethroland.com Sirote & Permutt, PC (205) 930-5100 sirote.com Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC (205) 870-0555 wallacejordan.com

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

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

Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, Inc. (205) 879-4462 gmcnetwork.com

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

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

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

TRO Jung/Brannen, Inc. (205) 324-6744 trojb.com ART & PAINTING CLASSES South City Theatre (205) 621-2128 southcitytheatre.com The Crafters House (205) 520-8428 Thecraftershouse.com ART GALLERY Woodlot Artisans LLC (205) 420-8989 woodlotartisans.com

Radio Active (205) 663-1859

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

Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167 anindooradvantage.com

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

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

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

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

Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 birminghambuilder.com

Aldridge Gardens (205) 682-8019 aldridgegardens.com

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Affordable Heating & Air, LLC (256) 245-2870

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

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

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

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

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

AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMIZATION Elite Offroad And Performance (205) 677-2080 eliteoffroadandperformance.com Platinum Hoods, LLC (205) 337-6608 AUTOMOBILE DEALERS DonohooAuto, LLC (205) 444-9333 donohooauto.com Edwards Chevrolet - 280 Inc. (205) 980-3325 chevyman.com Enterprise Car Sales (205) 621-1343 enterprisecarsales.com Ernest McCarty Ford, Inc. (205) 663-3831 emccartyford.com Med Center Mazda (205) 226-0929 medcentermazda.com NEXTRAN Truck Centers (205) 901-4404 nextranusa.com RV Roadway & Roadway Collision Center Inc. (205) 663-0046 rvroadway.com Southtown Motors (205) 663-4590 southtownmotors.com Susan Schein Automotive Group (205) 664-1491 susanschein.com

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

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

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

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THE LIV-N-ROOM (205) 356-5320 facebook.com/thelivnroom

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

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

Through their voluntary investment, these organizations support the Chamber’s program of work designed to make Shelby County an even better place to live and do business. The Chamber considers these organizations to be the most community-minded and successful businesses in Shelby County and strongly encourages you to do business with them.

Antiques & Interiors

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

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

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

By George (205) 663-7004 alterationsbygeorge.com

Chelsea Business Alliance

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

BEAUTY SALONS Mary Kay - Shanna Brannon (205) 281-0101 marykay.com/snowling-brannon

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

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

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

T. Fox SALONSPA 2054038369 tfoxsalon.com

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

BEVERAGE Buck Creek Coffee (205) 624-3733 buckcreekcoffee.com

Empire Autohaus (205) 664-5757 empireautohaus.com

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

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

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

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers - Helena (205) 942-8957 expressoil.com Greystone Tire and Automotive (205) 980-5113 greystonetireandauto.com/ Joe Hudson Collision Center Champion Blvd (205) 453-7489 jhcc.com Lynn Johnson Collision Repair, Inc. (205) 678-3784 lynnjohnsoncollision.net

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Melton Automotive (205) 663-8088 meltonautomotive.com Mobile Fleet Specialists of Birmingham, Inc. (205) 564-8660 mobilefleetspecialists.com Quick Lane Tire & Auto Care (205) 668-4244 Southern Truck Center, Inc. (205) 226-0880 southerntruckcenter.com/ Texaco Xpress Lube (205) 678-5050 Automotive Manufacturer AGC Automotive Americas (205) 685-1000 agc-automotive.com/english/ AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL Burton Campers, Inc. (205) 668-0075 burtoncampers.com

Old Towne Vapes & Coffee (205) 624-4425 oldtownevapes.com The Healthy Hangout (205) 834-0322

Oak Mountain Lanes (205) 403-7466 oakmountainlanes.com BROKERAGE FIRM

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

Alabama Family Rights Association (205) 626-9458 alfra.org

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

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

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

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

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

Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620

Shelby County Community Corrections (205) 669-8965

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

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

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

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

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

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

BUILDERS Business & Personal Training & Development

Vinehouse Nursery (205) 564-8564 vinehousenursery.com

Mark Teachman Coaching (630) 408-6275 JohnMaxwellGroup.com/markteachman

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

Business & Personal Training & Development Michael Smith - Entrepreneur in Residence (205) 568-2526 linkedin.com/in/MichaelTSmithUSA Renaissance Enterprises (205) 663-9982

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

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

Business & Professional Services The Carter Group (205) 314-9810

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

The Neutral Solution (205) 202-6608 theneutralsolution.com

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

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

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

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

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

Adaptive Aquatics (205) 807-7519 adaptiveaquatics.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chevron Food Mart of Columbiana (205) 669-5507

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

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

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CAMPGROUND Birmingham South Campground (205) 664-8832 birminghamsouthcampground.com Cherokee Campground (205) 428-8339 cherokeecampground.info CATERING SERVICES Bellinis Ristorante & Bar (205) 981-5380 ourbellinis.com Bertolone Italian Cafe - Clanton (205) 755-5533 bertolones.com

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

COMMUNITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AARP (866) 542-8167 states.aarp.org/region/alabama/

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

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

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

Chelsea Coffee House (205) 678-4444

Roderick White Chiropractic (205) 664-8881 roderickwhitechiropractic.com CHURCHES Alabaster First United Methodist Church (205) 663-0509 alabasterfumc.org Columbiana United Methodist Church (205) 669-7164 DAYSPRING Church (334) 478-0037 dayspringCLGI.org First Baptist Church of Columbiana (205) 669-3128 fbccol.net/ First Baptist Church of Vincent (205) 672-2512 fbcvincent.org/ CLOTHING RETAIL & ACCESSORIES America’s Thrift Store (205) 856-1234 americasthrift.com COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL JUNK REMOVAL JDog Junk Removal & Hauling (205) 223-0612 JDogjunkremoval.com COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES Charles Dixon Industries, Inc. (205) 981-2171 cdibirmingham.com COMMERCIAL EMBROIDERY Business Colors, LLC (205) 482-7856 businesscolorsllc.com COMMUNICATIONS - WIRE & CABLE INSTALLATION Spectrum Enterprise (205) 824-5558 business.spectrum.com COMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS SouthernLINC Wireless (205) 992-6166 southernlinc.com/index.asp

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

Sav-A-Life Shelby, Inc. (205) 664-1667 savalifeshelby.org SBA - Alabama District Office (205) 290-7101 sba.gov/al SCORE (205) 264-8425 score.org/index.html Shelby County Arts Council (205) 669-0044 shelbycountyartscouncil.com Shelby County Beekeepers Association (205) 690-0681

Shelby County Republican Party (205) 994-6497 shelbyalgop.com Shelby Emergency Assistance (205) 665-1942 shelbyemergencyassistance.com/ Still Serving Veterans (205) 670-1955 ssv.org

Columbiana Main Street (205) 209-2417

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

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

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

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

Two by Two Animal Rescue (205) 470-3933

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

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

Exchange Club of Shelby County (205) 901-8000

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

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

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

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

Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304

IGA Nephropathy Foundation of America (732) 770-7377 igan.org Junior Achievement of Alabama, Inc. (205) 290-9365 juniorachievement.org/web/jabirmingham/ King’s Home (205) 678-8331 kingshome.com Kiwanis Club of Chelsea (205) 678-6400 Leadership Shelby County (205) 665-6007 leadershipshelbycounty.com/ LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (205) 943-6000 lifesouth.org MannaMarket (205) 663-2533 My Sister’s Place, Inc. (205) 434-0701 mysistersplaceal.com/ Novella Club of Columbiana (205) 669-0395 Owens House, The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (205) 669-3333 owenshousecac.org

COMPUTER SOFTWARE Doozer Software, Inc. (205) 413-8302 doozer.com McLeod Software (205) 823-5100 mcleodsoftware.com COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS & SERVICES Net-Fit Solutions Inc (205) 386-3236 net-fitsolutions.com CONSTRUCTION Adams Homes, LLC (205) 620-1173 adamshomes.com Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (205) 328-4000 brasfieldgorrie.com Champion Technologies, LLC (205) 663-6116 Con-Site Services Inc. (205) 663-0051 DeAngelis Diamond (205) 977-7798 deangelisdiamond.com Dunn Construction Company, Inc. (205) 592-3866 dunnconstruction.com/ M.J. Harris Construction Services, LLC (205) 380-6800 mjharris.com

The Shelby County Chamber Roy Martin Companies (205) 621-6333

DEVELOPERS Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809

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

Creed, Incorporated (205) 621-0809

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

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

Specialty Finish & Design LLC (205) 948-4018

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

Thornton, Inc. (205) 870-5498 thorntonconstruction.com Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc (423) 336-2261 wbcci.com CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (205) 664-4833 thompsontractor.com CONVENIENCE STORES Murphy USA Inc. (870) 314-2052 http://www.murphyusa.com

Avanti Polar Lipids (205) 663-2494 avantilipids.com Bama Budweiser of Shelby County (256) 249-8578 bamabud.com BTC Wholesale Distributors, Inc. (205) 324-2581 btcwholesale.com Hibbett Distribution Center (205) 942-8398 hibbett.com MACC Solutions & Distribution, LLC (205) 678-2921 maccdistribution.com

Sunny Food Stores (205) 403-0456 COSMETOLOGY Merle Norman Cosmetics / Hair Salon @ Chelsea (205) 678-5944

Morrow Water Technologies, Inc. (205) 991-7222 morrowwater.com DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Gone for Good Secure Document Destruction (205) 943-5252 ucpgoneforgood.com

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

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

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DELIVERY SERVICE KATs Delivery (205) 624-0777 katsdelivery.com DENTAL Acton Family Dentistry (205) 823-2258 alabamafamilydentistry.com Albritton & Ardovino Family Dentistry (205) 664-7610 aaFamilyDental.com Buck Creek Family Dental (205) 624-4570 heartlanddental.com Calera Dental Center, P.C. (205) 620-3312 caleradentalcenter.com Elite Denistry (205) 678-2525 elitedentistryal.com/ Indian Springs Pediatric Dentistry (205) 739-7773 indianspringskidsdentistry.com Kari Bartlett DMD, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (205) 663-6545 Lee Branch Dental Studio (205) 678-0871 leebranchstudio.com Pelham Parkway Dentistry (205) 620-9220 pelhamdentistry.com Premier Family Dentistry (205) 621-5304 pfdofa.com Shelby Pediatric Dentistry (205) 419-7444 shelbypediatric.com StoneCreek Dental Care (205) 663-1280 stonecreekdentalcare.com Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, PC (205) 663-6545 thomasdudney.com Valley Ridge Family Dentistry (205) 739-2175 vrfamilydentistry.com

Champion Cleaners of Hoover (205) 408-2797 championcleaners.com ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION 58 INC. (205) 620-6658 58inc.org Alabama Works madeinalabama.com Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (205) 943-4700 edpa.org/ Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (205) 251-8139 rpcgb.org EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT Alabama 4H Center (205) 669-4241 alabama4hcenter.org Alabama Wildlife Center (205) 663-7930 awrc.org American Village (205) 665-3535 americanvillage.org McWane Science Center (205) 714-8372 mcwane.org EDUCATION - SCHOOLS Alabaster City Board of Education (205) 663-8400 Calera High School (205) 682-6100 Calera Middle School (205) 682-6140 Career Technical Educational Center (205) 682-6650 Central Alabama Community College (256) 378-5576 Chelsea High School (205) 682-7290 Coosa Valley Academy (205) 672-7326

Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 Helena High School (205) 682-3650 Indian Springs School (205) 988-3350

Dr. Kye L. Mansfield, Optometrist (205) 663-3937 drkyemansfield.com/

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

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

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

Inverness Elementary School (205) 682-5240 Jefferson State Community College (205) 520-5900

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Montevallo High School (205) 682-6400 Oak Mountain Elementary School (205) 682-5230 Pelham City Schools (205) 624-3700 Piedmont International University Birmingham (205) 970-9213 School for Amazing Kids (205) 620-1725 Shelby County Board of Education (205) 682-7000 Shelby County High School (205) 682-6600 Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910 Shelby County Schools Education Foundation (205) 682-5255 The Learning Tree Inc. (334) 991-0614 learning-tree.org Thompson High School (205) 685-6700 University of Montevallo (205) 665-6230 montevallo.edu Vincent Middle/High School (205) 682-7300 EDUCATION-TRAINING AND TUTORING d!scover ITT (205) 989-4944 discoveritt.com Grade Power Learning (205) 620-2373 gradepowerlearning.com Electrical Services Alabaster Electric Supply (205) 663-1143 alabasterelectric.com ELECTRICAL SERVICES Inline Electric & Lighting Showroom (205) 982-7511 inlinelighting.com Johns Electric Inc (205) 426-0583 Johnselectricservice.com OnTime Service (205) 942-1405 ontime59.com EMPLOYEE BENEFIT Colonial Life (205) 283-0316 coloniallife.com The SafeBridge Group (205) 907-9767 EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES & SERVICES AccuStaff / e-staff (205) 823-2517 accustaff-tempforce-estaff.com Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542 joblink.alabama.gov/ada/ Core Focus Personnel, LLC (205) 475-7120 cfpersonnel.com

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Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. (205) 664-8498 carrengineers.com Garver USA (205) 443-3080 GarverUSA.com Gonzalez-Strength & Associates, Inc. (205) 942-2486 gonzalez-strength.com Hargrove Engineers + Constructors (205) 484-0227 hargrove-epc.com Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 940-6420 sain.com/ ENTERTAINMENT Altitude Trampoline Park (205) 874-9040 AltitudeTrampolinePark.com ENVIRONMENTAL - WASTE MANAGEMENT Amwaste LLC (205) 313-0423 Environmental Protection Corblu Ecology Group, LLC (205) 677-0322 corblu.com EQUIPMENT RENTAL Trigreen Equipment (205) 605-0412 trigreenequipment.com EVENT ESPN/Birmingham Bowl (205) 733-3776 birminghambowl.com/ EVENT & MEETING SPACE Camelot Manor (205) 222-1329 Living River: A Retreat on the Cahaba (205) 208-0035 livingriver.org Oak Island Mansion, LLC (205) 837-1974 oakislandmansion.com Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena (205) 620-6448 pelhamciviccomplex.com Venue31 (205) 419-7226 venue31.com EVENT PLANNING Dreamgate Events, LLC (205) 639-1119 dreamgateevents.com EXTENDED STAY AHI Corporate Housing (205) 987-7797 http://www.theahigroup.com/ map-birmingham-alabama-furnishedapartments.php Homewood Suites Birmingham Riverchase (205) 637-2900 http://homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/ en/hotels/alabama/homewood-suitesby-hilton-birmingham-sw-riverchasegalleria-BHMHMHW/index.html Homewood Suites Inverness (205) 995-9823 http://www.birmingham. homewoodsuites.com EYE CARE Alabaster Eye Care (205) 624-3088 alabastereyecare.com Columbiana Eye Care (205) 669-4131 Day Eye Center (205) 987-2308 dayeyecenter.com/

Pelham Eye Care (205) 664-1575 pelhameyecare.com Pelham Ridge Eye Care (205) 624-2015 pelhamridgeeyecare.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Greystone (205) 979-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Inverness (205) 995-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Mountain Brook (205) 802-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of the Colonnade (205) 967-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Vestavia Hills (205) 979-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Vision Source - Dr. Michael Blackburn, Optometrist (205) 980-5152 VisionSource-Blackburn.com VisionFirst Eye Center (205) 663-4932 visionfirsteyecenter.com Financial Coaching & Consulting MassMutual, The Piedmont Group (205) 244-8689 advisors.massmutual.com/calvin-kelly Trustway Marketing (205) 451-1945 trustway.marketing FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Alabama Credit Union (205) 777-0938 alabamacu.com AlaTrust Credit Union (800) 264-8031 alatrustcu.com America’s First Federal Credit Union (800) 633-8431 amfirst.org America’s First Federal Credit Union of Inverness (205) 995-0001 amfirst.org America’s First Federal Credit Union of Pelham (205) 663-1945 amfirst.org

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Avadian Credit Union Corporate (205) 985-2828 avadiancu.com/ Avadian Credit Union Greystone (205) 437-3696 avadiancu.com Avadian Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-7797 avadiancu.com Avadian Credit Union of Helena (205) 621-4262 avadiancu.com Avadian Credit Union of Pelham (205) 620-2332 avadiancu.com BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 bancorpsouth.com BB&T of Meadow Brook (205) 510-7499 bbt.com BBVA (205) 297-1986 bbvausa.com Bryant Bank @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-6401 bryantbank.com

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CREDIT CARD & ELECTRONIC FUND SERVICES Financial Resource Group (205) 802-7910

Cornerstone Christian School (205) 669-7777

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

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

Central State Bank (205) 605-0350 centralstatebank.com Central State Bank of Calera (205) 624-6260 Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-3600 coosapinesfcu.org eCO Credit Union of Alabaster (205) 226-3912 ecocu.org First Financial Bank (205) 664-1824 ffbalabama.com

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

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

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Valley Bank (205) 408-2000 valley.com

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

iBERIABANK (205) 414-3660 iberiabank.com

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

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Wells Fargo at North Shelby (205) 620-3130 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo at Oak Mountain (205) 403-4115 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo at The Summit (205) 948-1000 wellsfargo.com

Regions Financial of Columbiana (205) 669-4061 regions.com Regions Financial of Greystone (205) 980-4400 regions.com Regions Financial of Helena (205) 685-1680 regions.com Regions Financial of Inverness (205) 408-1301 regions.com Regions Financial of Pelham (205) 663-0723 regions.com Regions of Montevallo (205) 665-4708 regions.com

FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods (205) 406-8421 smileybrothersfoods.com FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES SYSCO Food Services of Central Alabama, Incorporated (205) 668-0001 sysco.com FOOD - SEASONINGS

Edward Jones Investments - Lellwyn Griffin (205) 871-8899 edwardjones.com/lellwyn-griffin JPMorgan Chase (205) 321-7810 chase.com Northwestern Mutual (205) 566-4721 davidevans.nm.com FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES Magnolia Wealth Strategies, a MassMutual firm (205) 440-4622 magnoliawealthstrategies.com Penn Mutual Alabama Agency (205) 776-6651 pennmutual.com State Farm Insurance, Joseph Chambers Agency (205) 663-3276 josephchambers.net Travis M. Sherman, Retirement Income Consulting, LLC (205) 417-0940 retirement-income.guru

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

FIRE & WATER RESTORATION 1-800 Water Damage of South Birmingham, AL (205) 225-6494 1800waterdamage.com/southbirmingham-al

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

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Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Cemetery (205) 988-3511 southernheritagefunerals.com GENERAL CONTRACTOR RADERMcCARY, INC (205) 778-7750 radermccary.com Vulcan Solar Power, LLC (205) 679-8666 vulcansolarpower.com Glass Repair & Services Cahaba Glass Company (205) 621-7355 cahabaglassco.com

City of Montevallo (205) 665-2555 cityofmontevallo.com City of Pelham (205) 620-6400 pelhamalabama.gov

Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 townofharpersville.com Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 mtlaurel.com Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 westoveralabama.org

Town of Wilton (205) 665-2021 wiltonalabama.com GOVERNMENT - COUNTY Circuit and District Court (205) 669-8588 Emergency Management/Environmental Director Judge Al Crowson

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Judge Hub Harrington

State Representative Allen Farley (334) 242-7767

Judge Michael Joiner

State Representative Arnold Mooney

Judge Oliver Head

State Representative Corley Ellis (334) 242-7600

Shelby County (205) 670-6550 shelbyal.com

Ballantrae Golf Club (205) 620-GOLF (4653) ballantraegolf.com/

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

City of Leeds (205) 699-2585 leedsalabama.com

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

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

FUNERAL HOMES Bolton Funeral Home (205) 669-3179

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

City of Helena (205) 663-2161 cityofhelena.org

Indian Springs Village (205) 987-2581 indianspringsvillage.org

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

City of Vincent (205) 672-2261 townofvincent.com

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FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS Bluestein-Eggers Wealth Management Merrill Lynch (205) 326-9570

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

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A.C. Legg, Incorporated (205) 324-3451 aclegg.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

State Representative Dickie Drake (205) 699-7392 State Representative Jack Williams (205) 862-5041 State Representative Jim Carns (334) 242-7600

Shelby County Commission, District 1 (205) 669-6743

State Representative Matt Fridy (205) 280-0260

Shelby County Commission, District 2 (205) 427-4289

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

Shelby County Commission, District 3 (205) 665-9573 Shelby County Commission, District 4 (205) 663-7334 Shelby County Commission, District 5 (205) 988-4483 Shelby County Commission, District 6 (205) 988-0658 Shelby County Commission, District 7 (205) 985-7179

State Senator Jim McClendon (205) 467-2656 http://www.jimmcclendon.org/ State Senator Slade Blackwell (205) 324-7676 U. S. Representative Gary Palmer - 6th Congressional District (205) 968-1290 palmer.house.gov U. S. Senator Doug Jones Office (205) 731-1500 jones.senate.gov

The Shelby County Chamber U. S. Senator Richard Shelby’s Office (205) 731-1384 http://www.shelby.senate.gov

USHealth Advisors Southeast (205) 281-3562 ushagent.com/sampeeples

GROCERS A & R Super Markets, Inc. (205) 668-2315 savmorcalera.com

VIVA Health Cafe’ (205) 978-4911 vivahealth.com

Brian’s Barn Produce (205) 296-0665 Piggly Wiggly Grocery of Columbiana (205) 669-4278 Piggly Wiggly of Dunnavant Valley (205) 918-7120 thepigbham.com HEALTH & BEAUTY Aesthetic Dermatology (205) 588-7000 dermatologistsofbirmingham.com Shelby Dermatology (205) 621-9500 shelbydermatology.com HEALTH & FITNESS Greystone YMCA (205) 981-0144 ymcabham.org/greystone Gym Time (205) 624-4040 gymtime.fitness YMCA - Alabaster Branch (205) 663-6504 ymcabham.org/alabaster YMCA Hargis Retreat (205) 678-6512 ymcabham.org/hargisretreat/about_ hargis/index.html HEALTH & WELLNESS American Family Care of Calera (205) 319-8000 afcurgentcare.com

INDUSTRY Altec, Inc. (205) 991-7733 altec.com

Plant Power & Control Systems, LLC (205) 663-4433 plantpower.com SEPCO, Sealing Equipment Products Company (205) 403-7500 sepcousa.com

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Home Instead Senior Care (205) 822-1915 homeinstead.com/bham HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING Bath Fitter (205) 876-1760 bathfitter.com Brown Lumber & Building Supply (205) 669-6715 brownlumber.com/

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

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

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

US Department of HUD (205) 731-2630

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

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

Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517

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

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

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

SlimFit Weightloss Clinics Alabaster LLC (205) 624-3483 SlimFitAlabaster.com

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

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

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HEALTH CARE Birmingham Direct Primary Care (205) 582-3322 birminghamdpc.com Mending Hearts LLC (205) 725-1544 mendingheartsllc.com HEALTH INSURANCE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 bcbsal.org/web/index.html Bright Health (205) 420-9549 brighthealthplan.com

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Fresh Managed IT (205) 545-5062 freshmanagedit.com

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

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

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

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

Hyatt Place Birmingham/ Hoover (205) 988-8444 hyattplace.com

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

Hyatt Place of Inverness (205) 995-9242 hyattplace.com

LAND MANAGEMENT Landscape Services, Inc. (205) 991-9584

NatureScape, Inc. (205) 664-7774 naturescape.com

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

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

Weygand Insurance Agency (205) 678-4410 hometownagent.net

LANDSCAPING/ VEGETATION CONTROL Heritage Cultivation Specialist (205) 995-3331 heritageltc.com

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

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

Vinyl Designs, LLC (205) 222-2230

Profile by Sanford (205) 390-8980 profileplan.net

White Rock Quarries-Vincent Hills (205) 505-9225

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

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

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Russell Building Supply (205) 672-2224

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

The Honorable Theoangelo Perkins (205) 669-6317

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

Bench Mark Physical Therapy (205) 981-4534

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

The Honorable Chris Curry (205) 908-7222

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pelham (205) 987-8888 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/ en/pelham/pelex/hoteldetail

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Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel (205) 705-1234 wynfrey.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/ home.html Oak Mountain Lodge of Riverchase/ Pelham (205) 985-9117 oakmountainlodge.com Quality Inn of Pelham (205) 444-9200 qualityinn.com/hotel-pelham-alabamaAL065#listpos1

SuperiorScape, Inc. (205) 678-2425 superiorscape.net LAWN CARE SERVICES Dirtworks and Bobcat Service, Inc. (205) 620-1818 dirtworksandbobcatservice.com The Grass Guys (205) 523-4897 birminghamgrass.com

Sleep Inn (205) 982-9800 choicehotels.com Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham (205) 991-8686 sonesta.com/birmingham MACHINE & EQUIPMENT SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION Snag Equipment & Lubrication (205) 296-0436 snagequipment.com

Turf Masters Lawn Care (205) 777-7856 turfmasterslawncare.com LEGAL SERVICES J.Welborn & Associates, LLC (205) 671-0122

TMH Lift Trucks, Inc. (205) 672-7272 tmhlifts.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIBRARIES Albert L. Scott Public Library (205) 664-6822 shelbycounty-al.org North Shelby Library (205) 439-5500 northshelbylibrary.org LODGING Best Western Plus Birmingham Inn (205) 995-8586 bwbirmingham.com Birmingham Marriott Hotel (205) 968-3775 marriott.com/bhmmc Candlewood Suites of Alabaster (205) 620-0188 candlewoodsuites.com/alabasteral Fairfield Inn & Suites Pelham (205) 987-9879 marriott.com/bhmfp Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point (205) 981-0024 birmingham280easteaglepointsuites. hamptoninn.com

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Jack Bridges, Ph.D. (205) 669-1165

The Shelby County Chamber CBS WIAT 42 (205) 322-4200 wiat.com

Shelby Podiatry, P.C. (205) 663-3224 shelbypodiatry.com

FOX6 WBRC-TV (205) 322-6666 myfoxal.com

Southeast Gastro (205) 663-1023 http://www.gastrodocs.info

Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. (205) 669-3131 shelbycountyreporter.com

Village Dermatology (205) 877-9773 http://villagedermatology.net

WBHM (205) 934-2606 wbhm.org

METAL FABRICATOR Central Alabama Fabricators, Inc. (205) 669-6120

WVTM 13 (205) 933-1313 alabamas13.com

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

MEDICAL - GENERAL American Family Care (205) 403-8902 americanfamilycare.com

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

American Family Care of Greystone (205) 201-7290 americanfamilycare.com

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

American Family Care of Pelham (205) 621-6411 americanfamilycare.com

MortgageBanc (205) 986-4236 mortgagebancllc.com

Columbiana Clinic (205) 669-3138

MOVING & STORAGE Armstrong Relocation & Companies (205) 942-1625 armstrongrelocation.com

Community of Hope Health Clinic (205) 685-4154 communityofhopeclinic.com Grandview Medical Clinic of Chelsea (205) 678-7779 Grandview Medical Clinic of Columbiana (205) 670-9691

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Changing Spaces Moving, Inc. (205) 972-0744 changingspacesmoving.com MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (205) 668-3435 hodrrm.org Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767 washingtonmuseum.com KCH Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767 washingtonmuseum.com/ Shelby County Historical Society, Incorporated (205) 669-3912 schsociety.org Shelby County Museum & Archives (205) 669-3912 rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alshelby/ schs.html Shelby Iron Works (205) 669-2465 The National Center for Fire and Life Safety 205-983-HERO (4376) ncfls.org NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT Selective Management Services (205) 624-3586 http://www.selectivemgmt.com NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama (205) 669-3836 capmal.org OFFICE EQUIPMENT - SALES & LEASING CPC Office Technologies (205) 873-1444 cpctek.com Stewart of Alabama (205) 969-3000 stewartal.com OFFICE FURNITURE OFCworkscapes, Inc. (205) 730-1190 ofcworkscapes.com OFFICE SUPPLIES & SERVICES Office Depot (205) 945-2650 business.officedepot.com ORTHODONTICS Edwards Orthodontics (205) 981-9100 edwardsorthodontics.com ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic (205) 621-3778 alabamaboneandjoint.com

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

The Neighborhood Plumber (205) 663-0612 theneighborhoodplumber.com PRINTING SERVICES EBSCO Media (205) 226-8516 ebscomedia.com Minuteman Press (205) 621-2722 alabaster.minutemanpress.com

Chelsea Citizen Observer Patrol (205) 678-8455

The Awards & Engraving Place (205) 823-7676 alabamaawards.com

PAINTING COMMERCIAL AND/OR RESIDENTIAL Along Those Lines (205) 215-7963

The UPS Store Caldwell Mill at Valleydale in Hoover (205) 980-8180 hoover-al-2389.theupsstorelocal.com/

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store @ Chelsea (205) 678-3893 sherwin-williams.com

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Junior Davis & Associates - Laney Yarchak (205) 937-9038 juniordavis.com

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REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL ARC Realty - Cindy Edmunds, Agent (205) 229-2774 arcrealtyco.com Birmingham Association of Realtors (205) 871-1911 birminghamrealtors.com Down South Realty (205) 966-8684 Keller Williams Realty - Chad Hester (205) 369-6227 chadhester.kwrealty.com RE/MAX First Choice (205) 663-4402 firstchoiceal.com RealtySouth - Inverness (205) 991-6565 realtysouth.com RealtySouth - Pelham (205) 663-3895 realtysouth.com Rudulph Real Estate (205) 879-4691 rudulphrents.com Simon Kalba, Realtor (205) 245-7070 realtysouth.com Team Lehman, Keller Williams Metro South (205) 542-4011 team-lehman.com Xtra Living Real Estate (205) 223-1044 x-traliving.com RECREATION Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 cityofalabaster.com/facilities/facility/ details/seniorcenter-16 Birmingham Barons Baseball (205) 988-3200 barons.com Blue Water Park LLC (205) 663-7428 http://www.bluewaterparkal.com Helena Hollow (205) 541-8150 helenahollow.com Oak Mountain State Park (205) 620-2520 alapark.com/OakMountain Pelham Racquet Club (205) 621-3380 pelhamracquetclub.com/ Pump It Up (205) 900-8123 pumpitupparty.com/pelham-al

ARC Realty (205) 969-8910 arcrealtyco.com

Regions Tradition (205) 967-4745 brunoeventteam.com

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

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

Melissa Wise/RealtySouth Agency (205) 520-3878 melissawise.realtysouth.com Peter Northcott, Realtor / LAH Hoover (205) 440-3093 lahrealestate.com/agents/peter_ northcott/ RealtySouth, Shirley Satterwhite (205) 966-3170 Signature Homes (205) 989-5588 e-signaturehomes.com South Oak Title Pelham, LLC (205) 624-2121 southoaktitle.com REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL Cushman & Wakefield/EGS Commercial Real Estate (205) 939-4440 egsinc.com Southeast Commercial (205) 623-3202 southeastcommercial.net REAL ESTATE - RENTAL H. Monroe Properties

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The Shelby County Chamber Arby’s - Alabaster (205) 664-1797 arbys.com

Subways of Chelsea (205) 678-9601 subway.com

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

Taco Mama (205) 705-3333 tacomamaonline.com

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

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

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

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

Bonefish Grill (205) 985-9545 bonefishgrill.com Brook Highland Bar & Grill (205) 991-8388 Cajun Boys & Our Poboys - Chelsea (205) 678-2256 cajunboysandourpoboys.com Cajun Boys & Our Poboys - Valleydale Location (205) 678-9481 cajunboysandourpoboys.com

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The Craft Burger (205) 995-0003 thecraftburgers.com

McDowell Security Services, LLC (205) 783-1692 http://www.mcdowellsecure.com SECURITY SYSTEMS ADT Security Services (205) 403-3164 adt.com SENIOR CARE FACILITY Briar Glen (205) 823-2393 briarglenalz.com SENIOR SERVICES

The HoneyBaked Ham Company (205) 620-9899 myhoneybakedstore.com/alabaster/808 Tin Top Bar B Que 2 (205) 670-0583

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whataburger @ Chelsea (205) 678-6648 whataburger.com

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Fat Johnny’s Comfort & Soul (205) 671-5331 Full Moon Bar-B-Que of Pelham (205) 517-6966 fullmoonbbq.com Golden Corral Corporation (205) 682-0150 goldencorral.net Golden Rule Bar-B-Q of Pelham (205) 621-4461 goldenrulebbq52.com Hardee’s (205) 757-7332 Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Alabaster (205) 605-0170 JimnNicks.com Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Greystone (205) 991-1306 JimnNicks.com Jimmy John’s (205) 564-8228 jimmyjohns.com/ Johnny Ray’s @ Chelsea (205) 678-8418 johnnyraysbbq.com/chelsea/ McAlister’s Deli of Pelham (205) 985-9797 mcalistersdeli.com/ Mikey’s at Fox Valley (205) 624-3641 Newk’s Eatery - Inverness (205) 721-8918 newks.com Outback Steakhouse 280 (205) 991-4418 Panera Bread of Alabaster (205) 664-4525 panerabread.com Paradise Point Marina & RV Resort (205) 669-1515 paradisepointmarina.com Pelham Diner (205) 733-3756

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

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

Zapopan Mexican Resaurant (205) 668-4008 zapopancalera.com RETAIL Aaron’s of Pelham (205) 620-2513 aarons.com

Ahava Healthcare of Alabaster (205) 663-3859 alabasterctr.com Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge (205) 620-8500 rehabselect.net SPECIALTY GIFTS

Bailey Brothers Music Company (205) 271-7827 baileybrothers.com

Preppy Pinkies LLC (941) 201-9435 preppypinkies.com SPORTS CLUB

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

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

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

Birmingham Bulls Hockey Club, LLC (256) 620-6870 bullshockey.net

JC Penney (205) 663-2763 jcp.com

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

Magnolia’s (205) 618-9800 magnoliasgiftshop.com

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

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

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Mattress City (205) 519-8262 The Cottage of Serendipity (205) 419-3390 http://thecottageofserendipity.com

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

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

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

STEEL FABRICATORS Dunn Building Company, LLC (205) 510-0243 dunnbuildingcompany.com

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Danberry At Inverness (205) 443-9500 danberryatinverness.com Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc (205) 988-3337 yellowhammerroofing.com RUBBER PRODUCTS Specification Rubber Products (205) 663-2521 specrubber.com

Cutstone Company LLC (205) 624-3538 cutstoneco.com STORAGE Attic Plus Storage (205) 969-1860 atticplus.com Metro Companies (205) 985-5074

Helena Veterinary Clinic (205) 236-0500 helenavetclinic.com Oak View Animal Hospital (205) 988-3559 oakviewah.com

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

Shelbiana Animal Clinic (205) 669-7717 Valleydale Animal Clinic (205) 991-5416 valleydaleanimalclinic.com

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

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

CE Workforce- d.b.a T-Mobile (205) 620-6190 Cricket Mobile (205) 282-0573 cricketwireless.com Low Latency Communications, LLC (205) 745-3970 lowlatencycomm.com TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES Business Telephones Incorporated (205) 988-8297 http://www.bticonnect.com THRIFT STORE The Foundry Ministries (205) 424-4673 foundryministries.com

WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES Bin There Dump That (205) 406-5850 dumpsterrentalsbirmingham.com

Moore Coal Company, Inc. (205) 424-2705 moorecoal.com WASTE PRO (205) 432-0878 wasteprousa.com/index.shtml

TRAINING Alabama Technology Network (205) 856-8000 atn.org TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS Sanctuary Trust for Shelby County (205) 283-2680 TRANSPORTATION Apex Valet & Rare Transportation (205) 991-0532 apexvalet.com TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT & SOLUTIONS Transportation South, Inc. (205) 663-2287 transportationsouth.com TRAVEL AGENCY Expedia CruiseShipCenters (205) 437-3354 cruiseshipcenters.com/GreystoneAL International Expeditions (205) 428-1700 ietravel.com

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Xpert Drilling (205) 937-6382 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Kellis Vegetation Management, Inc. (205) 533-2748 kellisvegetation.com VETERINARIAN 280 Animal Medical Center (205) 678-8253 280amc.com

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Airport Veterinary Hospital, P.C. (205) 621-0500 airportveterinaryhospitalofcalera.com/

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Readers shared photos of their students on the first day of school in Shelby County on Aug. 8.

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The Alabaster Teen Council’s fifth slip ‘n slide event took place on Tuesday, July 30, at Municipal Park.

1. Sarah Turner, Abby Schmidt, Baylee Southern and Abby Grace Walker 2. Savanna Rakestraw and Abby McGee 3. Josie and Shelby Rollo 4. Sydney Hatch and Kole Williams 5. Camalie Allen and Blakely Channell 6. Kendall Channell and Brodie Brock 7. Tyler Roach, Lebo Mashego and Jaden Sims 8. Madison Tucker, Ryleigh Hughes and Addison Lusco 9. John Aldrich, John Fish, Isaac Smitherman, Zac White and Zach Cruce 10. Karrington Channell, Jasmine Loren Jones 11. Jackson Gregg, Reid Tindell and Kyle Hamilton

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BARIATRIC HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Hundreds came out to the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Helena on Aug. 6 to celebrate National Night Out, an annual campaign to promote neighborhood camaraderie and safety.

1. The Helena Fire Explorers 2. Ellie Woodruff and Naomi Shackelford 3. Elishua Markham and Shamaya Smitherman 4. Landon Wilkinson 5. Roy Brook and Melissa DunningSpears 6. Thomas Burton 7. Robert Radice and Alice Lobell 8. Max and Lillie Keith

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The second-annual Tinglewood Festival at Orr Park featured live chainsaw carving, numerous woodworking vendors, a classic car show and music in the evening hours Sept. 9.

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The Shelby County Chamber hosted its annual State of Our Schools luncheon on Wednesday, July 31, at the Pelham Civic Complex.

1. Cindy Edmunds, Chad and Angie Hester and Melissa Dixon 2. Floyd Collins and Dorann Tanner 3. Gary Waters and Nicole Knight 4. Shelley Davis 5. John Turner and Frankie Osborn 6. Jerlanda Sanders 7. Melissa Youngblood, Peg Hill and Dawn Bone 8. Jacob Call and Mark Burroughs 9. Maryjayne Herring, Dave Davis and Kendall Williams 10. Kira Thomas, Dr. Courtney Bentley and Neal Wagner 11. Allison Tjelmeland and Andrew Arnold

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Please join us for a  Veterans Day Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for all who served our country Monday, November 11 11:00 am

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The annual Vincent in the Park event was held on Saturday, July 27, with entertainment from the Lamont Landers Band, a children’s area, food vendors and a fireworks show.

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The Hoover Belles gathered on Sunday, Aug. 11 for their Back to School Ice Cream Social. They enjoyed sorbets and ices from Doodles as they listened to Belle alumna and guest speaker Susanna Bagwell Solar.

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HELENA JAZZ IN THE PARK PHOTOS BY GRAHAM BROOKS

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Marketplace Shelby Living • 205.669.3131

Need appliance or air conditioner parts?

How about a water filter for your refrigerator?

We have it all at A-1 Appliance Parts! Call 1-800-841-0312 www.A1Appliance.com

Acceptance Loan Company. Personal Loans! Let us pay off your title loan! 224 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham.

205-663-5821 General Painting -Interior & Exterior -Residential Painting -Top Quality Materials -Window Glazing, Caulking & Priming -We do all the prep work! Call Alex: 205-955-3439 American Auctioneers, LLC 1-866-789-5169 american-auctioneers. com Call us for your auctions needs!!

• Land/Acreage • Estates • Residential/ Commercial Real Estate • Business Liquidations • Construction Farm Equipment • Lake/ Recreational Properties INDUSTRIAL ATHLETES $18.38+/ hour + production & safety $$$ incentives.

Grocery order selection using electric pallet jacks & voice activated headsets. Apply online at AGSOUTH.COM or call Charlie Seagle at (205) 808-4833 Preemployment drug test required.

Automation Personnel Services Hiring IMMEDIATELY For: Automotive Assembly, General Labor, Production, Clerical,

Machine Operator, Quality, Carpentry, Welder, Foundry.

Positions In: Calera, Clanton, Pelham, Bessemer, McCalla. Walkin applications accepted.

Clanton (205)280-0002.

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Bama Concrete Now Hiring: Diesel Mechanic 4 Years Minimum Experience. CDL Preferred. Competitive Pay. Great Benefits.

Apply in person: 2180 Hwy 87 Alabaster, 35007 Bent Creek Apartments.

Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom. On-site Manager. On-site Maintenance. 3001 7th Street. North Clanton, AL 35045. TDD#s: 800548-2547(V) 800-5482546(T/A) bentcreek@ morrowapts.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am4pm. Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer Boise Cascade Now Hiring for Utility Positions.

Starting pay $13.66/ hour. Must be able to pass background screen.

Please apply at www. bc.com Core Focus Personnel 205-826-3088 • Now Hiring Production Mill Worker, Jemison. 12hrs (days/nights), ability to pass drug test, background check, physical. Positions working in outside temperature conditions.

Previous manufacturing experience required. $11.75/hr to start.

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•Stucco •Water Damage Repair $$FREE ESTIMATES$$ Please Call: 205-502-6023 NOW HIRING!!!

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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.

Now Hiring Heavy Equipment Operators and CDL Drivers Competitive pay and benefits. Pre-employment drug test required Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Call: 205298-6799 or email us at: jtate@forestryenv.com

NOW AVAILABLE LPN’s, RN’s 12 HOUR SHIFTS CNA’s Full-time & part-time Apply in person: Hatley Health Care 300 Medical Center Drive Clanton, AL 35045

Lancaster Place Apartments. Location, community & quality living in Calera, AL. 1, 2, & 3 bedroom apartments available. Call today for specials!! 205-668-6871.

Or visit hpilancasterplace. com

Helping Hands Estate Sales Serving clients over 7yrs Professional & Experienced We can help sell the contents of your home! Contact for information: 256-2835549 tbob56.wixsite. com/helping-hands

SHEETMETAL & MANUFACTURING HELP WANTED •Sheetmetal/Layout, •Manufacturing Helpers, •Sheetmetal Machinery Operators, Multiple positions Paid holidays, typical shifts are 6:00am2:30pm Must be reliable & on-time Call RICK: 205761-3975

Heritage Christian Academy is now accepting enrollment for K3-12th Grades.

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity! Call 205978-6001, to schedule a Campus Tour!

Office Manager Full-Time Position Must have experience in Bookkeeping, Quickbooks MondayFriday 8am-5pm Apply in person: 1110 Highway 31, Calera Call 205-663-1511 Industrial Coatings Group, Inc. is hiring experienced -Sandblasters -Industrial Painters - Helpers. Must be able to pass drug test and e-verify check.

Must be willing to travel.

Professional references required. Please send resume to: icgsecretary@ hotmail.com or call (205)688-9004 Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com

Now Hiring!! • Caregivers-ADL’s, assist with medications and some lifting 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7pm •Activity Director PartTime •Cooks-some 12/hr shifts Call Shay McNeal 205-620-2905 Marble Valley Manor.

Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments for Elderly & Disabled. Many on-site services! 2115 Motes Rd, Sylacauga.

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Part-time position Monday-Friday, 5:30pm until 8:30pm. Duties include sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, sanitizing restrooms and trash removal. Email resumes and/or your contact information to dave@ eaglecleaningservice.com

Trucking company hiring qualified local delivery drivers •Must have clean driving/criminal background •Verifiable commercial driver experience •Good communication skills a must Serious Inquiries Call: 205-3109810 $Cash Paid For Used RV’s!$ Motor Homes, Travel/Enclosed trailers, consignment welcome, Cars and Trucks, Pick up available, Mccluskey Auto and RV Sales, LLC 205833-4575 Construction Workers Needed for Local Construction Company.

Must be experienced and dependable. Job is five days a week.

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Call: 205-808-2482 Shelby County Openings: Loaders: •1st shift 7am-4pm, MondayFriday •2nd Shift- 4:30pm Finish, Sunday–Thursday $11.00/hr Packers1st shift 7am-4pm, Monday-Friday $11.00/ hr Replenisher-1st Shift 6am-3:30pm $12.00/ hr Standup Forklift Operators 1st Shift-6am3:30pm $12.00/hr Apply online: www.mystaffmark. com The Harvest Place Christian Church Join us for worship every SUNDAY The Harvest Place Christian Church 14 Westside Ln, Columbiana, AL 35051 Bishop Wales Williams, Jr Chief Apostle •Morning Worship Sunday 11am •Life Enrichment Classes Sunday 10:15am •Join Us Every Tuesday Night at JOYFEST •Midweek WorshipBegins at 6:30pm www. getyourharvest.org Experienced Termite Technician or someone experienced in routeservice work and wants to learn new profession.

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M-F 7:00-4:30 + 1 Saturday/month. Pay $13hr. Send resume to facsmith@charter.net WASTE PRO IS NOW HIRING CDL DRIVERS & MECHANICS Go online to WWW. WASTEPROUSA.COM to fill out an application today!

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Ben Ndalima

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A native Tanzanian, Ben, 25, is a senior transfer at the University of Montevallo and is pursuing a business management degree with a music performance minor.

This summer, Ben held music workshops with his partner and professor, AJ, in Tanzania, Africa, as a call to action for artists and musicians who have a scarcity of sufficient tangible and intangible resources.

How did you choose to come to the University of Montevallo?

I had heard about the University of Montevallo and also had UAB in the back of my mind. Central Alabama Community College has a great program (SSS) that encourages students to tour various universities at the program’s expense. We toured AUM and UAB respectively then finally came to the University of Montevallo.

The moment I stepped foot on the Montevallo campus, I knew exactly “where I belonged.” Not only did I have scholarship opportunities, but was also drawn to the size, programs and history of education quality. Business and music were my choices because of my interest and influences in business and passion for music.

What past experiences do you feel have helped you in these fields?

I believe that business influences were from my upbringing and ambition to flourish economically. My parents used to tell me in Swahili, “Mwanangu, uchukie sana umaskini,” which translates to: “Hate poverty with all your heart my son.” I would hear this echo throughout my childhood and sometimes still do up to date. On the music side, I chose music too because it had and has been a part of who I am for the longest time. From banging on desks in high 110 November/December 2019

school to beatboxing then performing, music subconsciously developed and became a part of Ben.

What are your plans after you graduate?

I believe that I have a calling to be an advocate to support and represent the Tanzanian music industry and community as a whole. Starting a program to help music artists develop their craft and prosper economically is my plan. It is in the works, but I believe that after I have established a clear plan and with financial support, this end goal would come to fruition.

What are a few things you have learned while at UM? I have established a better discipline in general. Things like time, task and social management are very significant. As an international student I’ve also developed flexibility and prompt acclimation to the Montevallo culture. The culture consists of College Night and different sides that determine which “tribe is the vibe,” and knowledge on other activities. On top of that, meeting new people has developed my social skills which have influenced my personality.

What is one of your favorite memories from your time in college?

One of my favorite memories at UM is College Night! As a PV representative, I had the opportunity this year to play with the Purple Side orchestra as their drummer/ percussionist. I was learning and seeing the back end of musical/play orchestration, which I had never done or been a part of. In the midst of it all, there was plenty of adrenaline during the competition. What an honor it was for me to bring a foreign ambience to the PV table (all 8,300 miles of it).

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

I’m not really sure what my priority choice would be, but I’ve heard some great things about Venice, Italy. Some of the roadways have canals and I don’t know about y’all, but I’d love to be in a boat that is literally floating over land. The scenery is also very pleasing to the eye.

Who do you admire, and why?

I admire the people that I’ve had an impactful reciprocal influence with. My parents and family come to mind as an example when I think of admiration. They are an epitome of role models and people who walk the talk on a daily basis. The Tanzanian community recognizes them for their societal contribution (religious leadership, outreach ministries to the orphans and widows, youth mentorship). It was a blessing to experience all of these qualities firsthand from mom and dad.

Lastly, I also view the impacts as mostly positive, but consider the “negatives” as a part of my learning and growing process.

What do you love about Montevallo?

I appreciate the fact that UM focuses on giving quality education with an intimate learning environment. Teacher-student relationships are phenomenal and a joy to experience especially as an international.

Furthermore, I have seen the staff on campus go the extra mile to make sure students experience a great college life.

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