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FEATURES

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LIVING HISTORY Old Baker Farm is ushering in another fall season of fun on the farm.

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DEFINING MOMENTS Chelsea’s Skip Brown reflects on life after the Vietnam War.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

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Fall into a fitness routine this season with St. Vincent’s One Nineteen offerings.

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arts & culture

17 Loretta Cobb: Author of “How Can I Keep From Singing?”

23 Jazz in the Park: Shelby County Arts Council’s music event 24 Veterans Day Salute: American Village event honoring heroes

schools & sports

25 Hilltop Montessori School: Phase 3 Completion 30 Five Questions For: Jeff State culinary student Daphne Jones

food

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31 Interstellar Brewing: Glow-in-the-dark ginger beer

home

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in every issue 6 Contributors 7 From the Editor 8 ShelbyLiving.com 9 The Simple Life 10 #ShelbyLivingMagazine 11 The Guide 54 Business Connections 69 Out & About 77 Marketplace 80 Why I Love Shelby County

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CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL

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

CONTRIBUTORS Rene’ Day Lindsay Dyess Dawn Harrison Lisa Phillips Melanie Poole Anne Riley

DESIGN

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

Anne Riley, Writer Anne Riley lives in north Shelby County with her husband, Rob, and their three daughters, Maggie, Jenna, and Kellan. Anne is the Content Team Director at Uptick Marketing by day, morphing into a freelance writer and editor after the kids go to bed. She is the author of two young adult novels (Shadows of the Hidden and Pull) and one children’s picture book (Voyage to the Star Kingdom), and her freelance writing has appeared in

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Fresh Style magazine, Shelby Living, Hoover’s Magazine and online.

MARKETING

Rene’ has been a community columnist for the Shelby County Reporter

Kristy Brown Kari George Rachel Henderson Daniel Holmes Rhett McCreight Kim McCulla Ashley Murphy Ashley Petrus Viridiana Romero April Spivey Bayleigh Thompson Kerrie Thompson

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

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Rene’ Day, Writer since February and started freelance writing for Shelby Living shortly thereafter. In addition to her roles as a wife, mom and daughter, she is a buyer, seller and collector of vintage and antique treasures, taking life day by day.

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

Shelby Living Magazine is mailed to select households throughout Shelby County, and a limited number of free copies are available at local businesses. Please visit ShelbyLiving.com for a list of those locations. Subscriptions are available at a rate of $20.59 for one year by visiting ShelbyLiving.com or calling (205) 669-3131, ext. 532.

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FROM THE EDITOR

ON THE COVER

It’s incredible sometimes to think about how much happens in a year. I have saved several of my daily planners just to be able to flip through them again and read my scribbles and notes about the people I interviewed, events I covered and other things wedged into my schedule. There are days in those planners so packed with notes and to-do lists that I wonder whether I actually finished everything. There are other days where the box is blank, and I know I must have gotten something done, but whether in a rush or memory lapse I didn’t write anything down. We all know it’s easier to remember a big life event like a birth or a wedding than it is to remember the minutiae that fill our daily lives. But sometimes it’s nice to remember a few of those trivial details that ultimately lead us to the bigger things.

One year ago, I started editing Shelby Living. One month ago, our team implemented a redesign of the magazine as we launched three new lifestyles publications in Vestavia Hills, Homewood and Mountain Brook.

The new look of Shelby Living and its matching sister publications is the result of many people handling many details, big and small, to present the best possible products to our readers. I don’t think anyone kept a complete log of all the tweaks that were made every time someone sat down to work on something, but rest assured every detail was carefully considered as we worked through the redesign process.

These changes have arrived as we enter a new season – a busy season for many of you. Fall is definitely one of the busiest times of the year for the Baker family at Old Baker Farm, which you can read more about in this issue. Each year in late September, the Bakers open their gates to the public for visits to the pumpkin patch, horseback rides, arts and crafts, and melt-in-your-mouth homemade barbecue and kettle corn. Old Baker Farm isn’t just a tourist attraction that opens for the season; it’s actually a working farm on which six generations of Bakers have lived and worked.

The Cotton Pickin’ Celebration in the fall and the Christmas tree farm in the winter draw hundreds of people to the 300-acre farm in Harpersville year after year, but the farm never closes for the Baker family. It’s their home, their livelihood and their heritage—and it’s one of the places we’re proud to have in the Shelby County fold.

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Jerry Baker

Jerry Baker and his family are ready to welcome visitors to Old Baker Farm in Harpersville for another fall season of trips to the pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, horseback rides and homemade food.

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THE SIMPLE LIFE

Small Stuff The definition of procrastination is “putting off what you don’t want to do.” The Latin version describes it as “in favor of tomorrow.” Another search brought up “to delay something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring.”

The official Procrastination Equation’s definition is “an exclusively negative phenomenon.”

None of this sounds appealing or positive, and because we associate putting things off as a weakness in self-discipline, is it crazy to think we can turn our intentional laziness into a positive, smart work tactic?

Can you really get more done when you put off doing some of the important things in your day? You can when you think of your time in a different mindset. uBrain dump: By getting things out of your head and down on paper, Owner of SimpleWorks, you can then assign a time for how Simpleworks.guru long each item will take you to lisa@simpleworks.guru complete. Now, don’t take that 205.981.7733 literally. Just estimate on whether something will take all day, a couple of hours, or five minutes.

Make sure you don’t confuse the time involved with the importance of getting something accomplished. uSmall stuff: Our days are jam-packed with things to do and we feel overwhelmed. The outdated “to-do” list has been revamped to rank your priorities; yet, even things that aren’t a priority still need to be done. Call this the “small stuff.” When you keep moving the things up on your priority list, the small things get pushed further down and can soon be forgotten. uPowerful pockets of time: Oftentimes we find ourselves with weird windows of time and we don’t know what to do with it. Sitting in carpool line or waiting for a meeting to begin can be time wasters for some people. While many will use this time to scroll through social media, others will see this as the time set aside for the “small stuff” like writing Grandma’s thank-you note. Instead of doing six things that take five minutes each, thus using up a 30-minute block of time, become aware of when you can do the “small stuff” and save that 30 minutes for something that needs 30 minutes of focused attention.

If someone is on the outside looking in, they may think that scrolling through the hundreds of pictures on your phone and deleting the blurry ones while waiting to board a plane is wasteful time management, but you know it’s pretty genius of you and your productive mindset. It’s that simple.

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THE GUIDE

THE PATCH AT GRIFFIN FARMS EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER SATURDAYS 10 A.M.6:30 P.M. SUNDAYS 12-6:30 P.M. GRIFFIN FARMS OF HELENA Griffin Farms presents The Patch, Helena’s very own pumpkin patch.

Admission is $10 and includes a hayride and pumpkin, tire mountain, rope climbs and tire swings, hay maze and obstacles, petting zoo access, land slides, corn barn and silo playhouses. There’s live music every weekend. Additional activities are pony rides, bouncy house, trampoline bungee jump, craft vendors and food trucks and choo-choo train rides. For more information, call (205) 541-8150.

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THE GUIDE

WHAT TO DO IN SHELBY COUNTY

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OCT. 1 Jazz in the Park Alabaster Municipal Lawn 4-9 p.m.

OCT. 2+9+23+30 Mt Laurel Legacy Writing Class Mt Laurel Library 5:30-7 p.m.

OCT. 3+10+17+24+31 Hedgie Hello North Shelby Library 4:30-5 p.m.

Jazz in the Park 4-9 p.m.

Alabaster Municipal Lawn

This free music event is sure to delight audiences young and old. Magic City Smooth Jazz is the non-profit organization that brings in the national jazz talent, the staging, the sound and the lights.

Parents in need of assistance with Christmas gifts for their children ages 12 and younger may apply with The Salvation Army of Shelby County for the Angel Tree program in early October. The registration dates and times listed above will be operated on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Captain Julia McDowell at 663-7105 or Julia.McDowell@uss. salvationarmy.org.

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OCT. 4+11+18+25 Hedgie Hello North Shelby Library 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

OCT. 4+11+18+25 Family Storytime with Mr. Mac North Shelby Library 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Christmas Angel Program

Oct. 5 and Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.

Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Salvation Army, 108 Plaza Circle, Suite E, Alabaster

OCT. 3+10+17+24 NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course Shelby County Shooting Sports Association 6-8 p.m.

OCT. 5 Baby Tales North Shelby Library 10-10:30 a.m.

Helena Miracle League Golf Tournament Oct. 9 8:30 a.m.

Timberline Golf Club, Calera

The Helena Miracle League is searching for players and sponsors to participate in its inaugural golf tournament. Proceeds will benefit the League’s future custom baseball field for children and adults with disabilities. For more information, visit Facebook.com/HMLAngels/.

Mt Laurel Book Club Mt Laurel Library 7-9 p.m.

OCT. 6+13+20 Open Gaming North Shelby Library 3:30-5:45 p.m.

OCT. 7 Mt Laurel Farmers Market Mt Laurel Town Center 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

OCT. 7 Lego Club North Shelby Library 10-11:30 a.m.

THE GUIDE OCT. 7+14 Asbury UMC Fall Soccer League Games Asbury United Methodist Church Morning OCT. 9 Helena Miracle League Golf Tournament Timberline Golf Club 8:30 a.m.

OCT. 13 Pumpkin Painting Workshop North Shelby Library 4-5 p.m.

OCT. 14 A Minor Film School Meet-Ups Chelsea Community Center 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

OCT. 17 Mt Laurel Picture Book Club Mt Laurel Library 4-5 p.m.

OCT. 18 Homeschool Hangout North Shelby Library 1-2 p.m.

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‘Tween Halloween Party North Shelby Library 6-7 p.m.

OCT. 23 Garden Gates North Shelby Library 4-5 p.m.

OCT. 24 Sensory Storytime North Shelby Library 10-10:30 a.m.

OCT. 28 King’s Home Shelby Auxiliary Pumpkin Bash 237 Cahaba Oaks Trail, Indian Springs 6-9 p.m.

OCT. 31 Trick or Treat at the Libraries North Shelby Library Mt Laurel Library

Football in Shelby County

Show your school spirit at local high school football games this season. October and November games are listed below.

Briarwood Christian Lions Oct. 6: St. Clair County Oct. 13: at Woodlawn Oct. 20: Shelby County Oct. 27: at Pleasant Grove Calera Eagles Oct. 6: OPEN Oct. 13: at Jemison Oct. 20: Sumter Central Oct. 27: Marbury Chelsea Hornets Oct. 6: OPEN Oct. 13: Opelika Oct. 20: at Chilton County Oct. 27: at Helena Coosa Valley Rebels Oct. 6: Kingwood Oct. 13: at Evangel (Montgomery) Oct. 20: Cornerstone Oct. 27: Lowndes Cornerstone Christian Chargers Oct. 6: Evangel (Montgomery) Oct. 13: Macon East Oct. 20: at Coosa Valley Oct. 27: North River Evangel Christian Lightning Oct. 6: at Lighthouse Oct. 13: at Marengo Oct. 20: Lyman Ward Helena Huskies Oct. 6: at Opelika Oct. 13: at Wetumpka Oct. 20: Benjamin Russell Oct. 27: Chelsea

Hope Christian Eagles Oct. 6: Ezekiel Academy Oct. 20: at Lighthouse Home School Kingwood Christian Lions Oct. 6: at Coosa Valley Oct. 13: Lakeside Oct. 20: at Macon East Oct. 27: Pickens Montevallo Bulldogs Oct. 6: Green County Oct. 13: at Oakman Oct. 20: Gordo Oct. 27: Carbon Hill Oak Mountain Eagles Oct. 6: at Hoover Oct. 13: Tuscaloosa County Oct. 20: at Mountain Brook Oct. 27: at Spain Park Pelham Panthers Oct. 6: Wetumpka Oct. 13: Chilton County Oct. 20: OPEN

Oct. 27: at Opelika Shelby County Wildcats Oct. 6: Fairfield Oct. 13: Pleasant Grove Oct. 20: at Briarwood Oct. 27: at Woodlawn Spain Park Jaguars Oct. 6: at Huffman Oct. 13: Thompson Oct. 20: at Tuscaloosa County Oct. 27: Oak Mountain Thompson Warriors Oct. 6: at Vestavia Hills Oct. 13: at Spain Park Oct. 20: Huffman Oct. 27: at Hoover Vincent Yellow Jackets Oct. 6: at Woodland Oct. 13: at Horseshoe Bend Oct. 20: Reeltown Oct. 27: Ranburne

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THE GUIDE AROUND TOWN OCT. 1 Peppa Pig Live!

The Alabama Theatre 5 p.m.

OCT. 1+15+29 Vulcan AfterTunes Vulcan Park and Museum 1-6 p.m.

OCT. 1 Cahaba River Fry-Down Benefits Cahaba River Society Railroad Park 12-4 p.m.

OCT. 4 The Head and The Heart The Alabama Theatre 8 p.m.

Dance

LIVING THE DREAM Columbiana’s Dream Makers Dance was named “Most Inspirational Studio” at the 2017 Inspire National Dance Competition from June 26-July 2, in Savannah, Georgia.

The small studio was selected out of nearly 300 studios that competed. In addition to being named “Most Inspirational Studio,” six dancers were also a part of a larger group that performed before the competition’s awards ceremony. Way to go, Dream Makers Dance!

OCT. 6-8 Barber Vintage Motorcycle Festival Barber Motorsports Festival OCT. 6-8 Antiques at the Gardens Birmingham Botanical Gardens Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

OCT. 7 Bluff Park Art Show Bluff Park Community Center 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Beautification

Library

FUN FINALE The Pelham Public Library’s “Build a Better World” Summer Reading Program concluded July 25 with carnival games and balloon animals.

The library’s Summer Finale Carnival featured carnival games, such as cornhole toss, mini bowling and mini ski ball, a balloon animal artist and an appearance by Sonic restaurant’s mascot. Each child received a goodie bag and helped themselves to snacks and beverages.

About 100 reading program participants attended the carnival.

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NATURAL BEAUTY Brian and Jennie Shannon received the August Helena Beautification Award from the city’s beautification board. The Shannons have 19 varieties of plants strategically placed throughout their landscape to create continuous transitions of color and height. Their Tudor-style home serves as the perfect backdrop for the plants.

OCT. 7 Susan G. Komen North Central Alabama Race for the Cure Regions Field 9 a.m.

OCT. 7 13th Annual Barber Vintage Festival Barber Motorsports Park 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

OCT. 12 Spanish Harlem Orchestra Engel Plaza, UAB Free 6 p.m.

THE GUIDE

OCT. 15 Shopkins Live!

The Alabama Theatre 1 p.m.

OCT. 18-29 Shop Save Share Benefitting Junior League of Birmingham Community Projects OCT. 19 The Triplets of Belleville 7 p.m.

OCT. 21-22 Fall Plant Sale Birmingham Botanical Gardens Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday noon-4 p.m.

OCT. 28 Howls & Growls Hosted by Greater Birmingham Humane Society Young Professionals Board Old Car Heaven

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SOCCER CHAMPS Pelham High School’s boys soccer team was recognized at a City Council meeting July 24 for winning the Class 6A boys soccer state championship. Reps. Matt Fridy and Arnold Mooney and Sen. Cam Ward, members of Pelham’s Legislative Delegation, attended the meeting to present the team and coaches with a proclamation. The 2016-2017 team secured the school system’s first-ever state championship. Pelham took down Daphne High School 1-0 in round one and defeated the defending 6A champs in Cullman 2-0 in the championship match.

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THE GUIDE DOCC

WINSHAPE CAMP The WinShape Camp hosted by Double Oak Community Church offered a summer church experience unique to the area. WinShape, an Atlanta-based camp program, was held at the church at Mt Laurel for the third year during the week of July 17.

Established in 1985, WinShape has expanded to about 90 day camp locations and five overnight locations, but Double Oak is the only church in the Birmingham area to host the program. This year’s WinShape Camp at Double Oak was attended by 357 campers.

Double Oak Senior Pastor Adam Robinson said the camp helps bring people to the church. Of the campers who registered, there were 102 Double Oak families represented, with the rest coming from other churches.

WinShape is intended to “provide a camp experience that would enable campers to sharpen their character, deepen their Christian faith and grow in their relationship with others,” according to Camps.WinShape.org. A team of 28 WinShape staffers arrived at Double Oak for the camp and were supported by a group of 35 church volunteers per day.

Campers were split into four groups—Galaxy, Ocean, Safari

and Alpine—based on their age. Each day featured time spent with the group, Bible studies in smaller groups and skill sessions that campers had chosen ahead of time, among other activities.

“They keep them busy,” said Sandy Stephenson, Double Oak’s Children’s Minister who helped bring WinShape to the church.

Friday, July 21, the final day of the camp, was “Chick-fil-A Friday Family Fun Day,” when parents were invited to join in the festivities and free Chick-fil-A was provided.

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GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL John Carroll Catholic High School Senior Nathan Ruppert of Shelby County was selected to attend the 2017 Alabama Governor’s School at Samford University this summer.

He was among 89 rising high school seniors from 24 counties and 56 high schools in Alabama, who were individually chosen for the two-week honors program.

Nathan and the other selected students were nominated by their school based on academic ability, leadership qualities, creativity and community service. The selection was based on teacher and guidance counselor recommendations and written essays.

Along with the other participants, Nathan was assigned two classes based on his preferences and requests. He was able to experience a sports medicine class and the Martian Frontier class. As a part of the sports medicine course, he took trips to places such as The University of Alabama at Birmingham where he toured its athletic training department and its facilities, as well as the Alabama Sports Medicine Institute. He also learned about the different career paths within the realm of orthopedics. For the Martian Frontier class, he gained knowledge about the risks and factors of going to Mars, the 18 ShelbyLiving.com

physics of space flight, and planned his own virtual trip to the planet. He also modeled, 3D printed, and launched rockets. Classes were taught by Samford faculty and other professionals from the community.

Some of his outstanding accomplishments at John Carroll and in the community that helped him earn the honor to attend AGS include: First Honors Student, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, Junior and Senior Class President and John Carroll Student Ambassador. He is also a committee member for Relay for Life, helps tutor other students, and is a member of the John Carroll Frisbee Club.

This year’s AGS participants represented an average ACT score of 29.28 and a grade point average of 4.27. The Alabama Governor’s School is a member of the National Conference of Governor’s Schools. Congratulations to Nathan for this outstanding honor!

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ARTS

ERA OF CHANGE

In her latest novel, Loretta Cobb takes on themes of equality and family during a time of civil transformation.

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Loretta Cobb’s new novel, How Can I Keep from Singing?, centers around Bonita Byrnes – a girl on the cusp of womanhood during the Civil Rights era in Birmingham.

Bonita lives in the city’s working class neighborhoods, and her mother, Ida, runs a boarding house. As Bonita comes of age and her mother makes one poor relationship decision after another, it becomes apparent that this story is layered with significant themes: Racial equality, the personal ramifications of war and the power of unlikely friendships.

Cobb, who attended the University of Montevallo and then later earned her master’s degree from the Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury College in Vermont, taught English at Helena Junior High School for seven years and is the founder and director of the Harbert Writing Center at Montevallo. Upon her retirement, she was given the designation of Director Emerita for the writing center – a tangible representation of everything she meant to the school, the community and her students.

But Cobb’s love of writing had already bloomed long before the degrees were earned and the honors received. In fact, to

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find the roots of her delight with words, one must rewind all the way to Cobb’s eighth grade year, when a teacher praised her work in front of the class. Since then, in addition to her latest novel, she has authored a collection of short stories titled The Ocean Was Salt. These stories touch on the Civil Rights Movement as well – although they hardly stop there.

Cancer, father-son relationships and Southern belles in New York are just a few of the themes explored in the collection.

Like most writers, Cobb always has a new story in the works. Currently, she’s writing a novel about a man who’s dealing with a terminal illness when an old flame reappears.

When she’s not writing, she’s reading – fiction, nonfiction, whatever tickles her fancy. Lee Smith, whom Cobb describes as “funny, but deep as a river,” is one of her favorite authors and greatest inspirations.

“The Last Girls by Lee Smith is a fairly recent novel that deals with how a woman’s life is known through newspaper clippings, what her family tells about her, her journals and poetry never shown to anyone but discovered after she’s gone,” Cobb said. “That notion intrigues me, though the

novel is very funny, too. A group of college friends from a creative writing class go down the Mississippi like Huck Finn, searching for answers.”

Cobb’s first published story appeared in a 1999 anthology of Alabama women titled Belles’ Letters, and this year, she was included in the second edition of that anthology – Belles’ Letters 2.

She might make writing look easy, but that’s just because Cobb knows what her brain needs to produce a great plot, compelling characters and steady pacing. Sometimes, it takes a certain place, activity or snack to get the creative juices flowing, and Cobb has a few tricks up her sleeve in that department – like yoga and dark chocolate.

“I learned, in college, to write propped up in bed with materials all around me,” she said.

“I still do that often, or I sit in a chaise in the living room, or work in my studio. When I was ShelbyLiving.com 21

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writing my first novel, I played Enya’s ‘How Can I Keep from Singing?’ every morning as I worked.”

Cobb’s writing journey has seen highs and lows, and sometimes, she feels discouraged about the work she produces on a given day or the demands of the publishing business. But there’s one encouraging memory that sticks out to her in a particularly significant way – a memory that keeps her focused on what really matters.

“I used to write travel pieces for The Birmingham News,” she said. “Once, my daughter Meredith told me that at her office someone told her, ‘My mama cried when she read that article about Normandy.’ Yes! That’s who you write for, that unknown woman from Pea Ridge who is moved to tears.”

Cobb is the recipient of many awards and recognitions, including the Outstanding Achievement Award from the South Eastern Writing Association, and her literary background is as varied as the

LORETTA COBB’S WORK • Her newest novel, How Can I Keep From Singing?, is available directly from the publisher at University of West Alabama, or from Cobb herself through her Facebook page (@LorettaCobbWriter). Copies purchased through Facebook can be autographed.

• She has authored a collection of short stories titled The Ocean Was Salt, which touch on the Civil Rights Movement, as well as cancer, father-son relationships and Southern belles in New York and other themes.

• Cobb’s first published story appeared in a 1999 anthology of Alabama women titled Belles’ Letters, and this year, she was included in the second edition of that anthology – Belles’ Letters 2.

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stories she tells. As far as the future goes, Cobb plans to keep doing what she does best – writing. She’s also planning a lemonade stand with The Blue Building Antiques and Consignment in Alabaster, complete with a vintage ’50s theme and copies of Cobb’s novel available for purchase.

One day, Cobb hopes to pen a novel based on her ancestral research, with the journals of an Anglican priest as inspiration

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for a story of love, family and trans-Atlantic travel – and when she finally sits down to write it, she’ll probably have a healthy supply of dark chocolate by her side.

Loretta Cobb’s novel is available directly from the publisher at University of West Alabama, or from Cobb herself through her Facebook page (@LorettaCobbWriter). Copies purchased through Facebook can be autographed.

ARTS COUNCIL CORNER

ALL THAT JAZZ … AND MORE Alabaster will host talented musicians once again at Jazz in the Park.

BY LINDSAY DYESS Jazz in the Park is returning to Alabaster for a second year thanks to a collaboration between the Shelby County Arts Council, the Alabaster Arts Council, the city of Alabaster and local sponsors. This free jazz concert set on the beautiful Alabaster Municipal Complex lawn features music from some of the area’s most talented jazz musicians. Best of all, this concert is free to the public and everyone is welcome.

Jazz in the Park is a year-round concert series facilitated by Birmingham’s Magic City Smooth Jazz. This non-profit organization created the Jazz in the Park series with the idea of building communities through jazz. “Since 2008, Magic City Smooth Jazz has presented over 50 concerts, supporting over 250 Alabama jazz artists, impacting over 20,000 adults and children, while presenting music workshops for youth and adults,” according to the website.

This year’s headlining acts for Alabaster Jazz in the Park are Pedro Moore and Project Grand Slam.

Gospel jazz saxophonist Pedro Moore began playing music when he was just in elementary school. Since then he has gone on to play nationally in bands such as Mose Tanksley and the Spiritual Crusaders of Alabama. Moore has even performed at events such as the NAACP’s 2010 Sweet Tea Rally, the Loving It Fashion Extravaganza and the National Baptist Convention. Project Grand Slam, created by acclaimed bassist and composer Robert Miller, is a jazz-rock fusion band with a twist of classic rock and Latin. They draw inspiration from a variety of musical influences such as The Kinks, Jimi Hendrix, Afro-Cuban rhythms and Celtic Folk. These jazz musicians are sure to put on a great performance with their unique sounds.

The Shelby County Arts Council is excited to announce the return of Jazz in the Park on Sunday, Oct. 1 on the Alabaster Municipal Complex lawn (1953 Municipal Way, Alabaster). Kicking off the concert will be a special performance from the Thompson High School Jazz Ensemble. Admission to this concert is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or a blanket. There will also be a

selection of local food trucks on site. Gates open at 4 p.m., the THS Jazz Ensemble performs at 5 p.m., and Jazz in the Park headliners perform at 6 p.m. This event is fun for the whole family. For more information on Magic City Smooth Jazz, visit Magiccitysmoothjazz.com. For information on Shelby County Arts Council events and classes, visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com.

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HONORABLE SERVICE Gov. Kay Ivey will salute Alabama veterans at the American Village on Friday, Nov. 10.

BY MELANIE POOLE PHOTO CONTRIBUTED All veterans, active members of the United States Armed Forces and their families are invited to attend a very special Veterans Day salute at the American Village on Friday, Nov. 10. On behalf of the citizens of Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey will personally thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.

“I would like to encourage all Alabama veterans, active members of the United States Armed Forces, and their families to join me in this special salute,” Ivey says.

A service of recognition and thanksgiving for World War II veterans will be held at 10:15 a.m. in the Lucille Ryals Thompson Colonial Chapel at the American Village. At the conclusion of the service at 10:45 a.m., Ivey, veterans and their family members will process to the National Veterans Shrine next door for the 11 a.m.

Governor’s Salute to Alabama Veterans.

Following the Veterans Day Program and Governor’s Salute, attendees may enjoy a complimentary lunch provided by the American Village and Full Moon Bar-B-Q while quantities last.

Family-friendly activities will also be available throughout the American Village through 4 p.m. The event is entirely free, but attendees are strongly encouraged to register online at Americanvillage.org, or by calling (205) 665-3535 ext. 1776.

“There are everyday heroes who are in our families, churches and communities. They live modest lives, most feel they did nothing extraordinary, and they seek no special recognition for doing their duty. Yet each of them was prepared to give their all,” American Village Founder and CEO Tom Walker says.

Every one of these heroes – these veterans – is someone’s child.

They came from all walks of life to answer our country’s call. They served in war and peace; their lives, and ours, were forever changed.

They became a band of brothers and sisters. They all have stories that must be told. Join us on Nov. 10 as we honor, recognize and thank those men and women in every generation who served and sacrificed so that America could be the land of the free and the home of the brave.”

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REACHING THE TOP

After years of waiting, Hilltop Montessori School celebrates the completion of its Phase 3 construction.

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There was a lesson for students in the story of Hilltop Montessori School’s Phase 3 construction.

“You can do anything you want if you set a goal and work hard,” Head of School Michele Wilensky said at a Phase 3 ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, Aug. 14, the first day of the new school year.

And there will be many more lessons taught because of the $3.5 million, 12,000-square foot facility, which includes a gymnasium/multipurpose space, a teaching kitchen, music studio, science lab, art room and more.

“Hilltop has always been a special place, but there was always a hole,” Wilensky said about the school that

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opened in 1996, noting as an example that during inclement weather, physical education was held in the school foyer. “Today, I’m so pleased to tell you that hole has been filled.”

Students, parents and friends of Hilltop attended the ribbon cutting, where school Founder Cindi Stehr thanked donors and all others who helped make the facility a reality.

“This is a dream come true not only for myself but for a lot of people,” Stehr said.

Other amenities at the facility will include an apiary, butterfly garden, peace labyrinth, restrooms, locker

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rooms and showers.

The construction is the latest addition to the school since classroom space was added about six years ago.

Two students—Willa Rose Akins and Hopper Akins— told those in attendance why they love their school.

Willa Rose said she was nervous the first time she visited but a classmate offered to give her a tour.

“That really is what Hilltop is all about,” said Willa Rose, who was beginning her sixth grade year. “I’ve had a lot of adventures at Hilltop. This is like my second home.”

Hopper Akins also said he was unsure when starting his time at the school.

“After a few weeks, though, I loved Hilltop,” he said. “I loved my class, and I loved my teacher.”

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Daphne Jones is not an average college student in multiple ways.

Jones, 54, hails from Indiana, where she grew up as the eighth of 11 children, in a family that loved cooking at home. She and her husband, James, have four daughters. Daphne has attended Jefferson State Community College since June 2016 as a culinary/baking and pastry major.

She was named to the dean’s list this semester and works with the culinary department as a work study student. incorporate French pastries in my bakery/ café. The techniques and precision of their preparations are part of what I would like to achieve and maybe even push the culinary boundaries to create French desserts in an acceptable new way. My plans to achieve this are to educate myself here at JSCC and continue to apply what I have learned. Internships, experience and continual research are all good tools to accomplish this.

pursue a culinary degree in preparation for a future career?

I have been in the kitchen with my mother since before kindergarten. I remember not wanting to go to school because I knew I would miss out of participating in making my mothers’ famous peach cobbler. Having a mother teach me old recipes that were handed down from my grandmother is something I take great pride in.

How will this scholarship help you accomplish this?

The confidence I have gained thus far have given me hope of a lifelong dream to operate and own my own bakery/café after graduation. Also, completing the savory What are your interests and goals in the program is another goal as this will give the skills needed for the café. culinary industry?

What is your absolute favorite thing to do in the kitchen?

My favorite thing to do in the kitchen is to recreate recipes. To take an old recipe and make it my own using the original recipe as a base to add a modern flair to the taste and appearance of the dish as well. It is so rewarding when the new recipes work. When they don’t? Back to the drawing board.

What does it mean to you to have been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Birmingham Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International in support of future women chefs?

The Les Dames d’Escoffier Scholarship has given me the opportunity to perfect my gifts of culinary through education. It has given me the support and expertise of talented women who understand success and are successful. I believe our dreams are like recipes that leads us to success. We configure, prep and prepare.

Many times, the recipe must be reconfigured over and over again. But, each time the feedback allows us to perfect what was deemed impossible.

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A BREWERY LAUNCHES At Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Company, the beer is going where no beer has gone before.

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“Glowing beer is cool.”

So says Shane Kelly, co-owner and president of Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Company, a new space-themed brewery that opened in Alabaster last month.

Kelly and his business partner, Daniel Sims, have fueled excitement in the area for their glow-in-the-dark brews, made of alcoholic ginger beer, and for the brewery, which is one of Shelby County’s first breweries. Lined with corrugated metal, framed comics and black lights, Interstellar is designed to give people a fun place to relax and enjoy their glowing drinks.

The brewery offers seven beers on tap, each marked with custom-made wooden rocket ships. The two glowin-the-dark beers are Blue Nebula Ginger Tonic, which

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glows blue, and Sun Spot, a yellow beverage Kelly likened to Limoncello, a lemon-flavored Italian liqueur. Other brews include Dark and Spicy, First Contact, Ginger Colada, Martian Mojito and Space Mule.

“Ginger beer is light, effervescent, gluten-free and it’s delicious,” Kelly says. “It tastes like ginger ale, but fermented.”

By day, Kelly, 34, is a scientist at UAB. By night, he is a master brewer at Interstellar.

The idea to open a brewery crystallized when Kelly, who had been home brewing for about 10 years, started experimenting with making beer with ginger instead of hops or barley. “We discovered that not only was ginger beer delicious, but we could do other stuff with it,” Kelly says. Hence, the glow. “I decided that I was going to make

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glowing beer, make ginger beer available to everyone who wanted ginger beer. People like our stuff.”

Sims, who works in real estate, decided to partner with Kelly, a longtime friend, on the brewery venture after Kelly sought his real estate advice for it. Kelly’s educational background (he has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Elon University and a doctorate in physiology and biophysics from UAB) has helped him work out the logistics of ginger beer production and which natural products to use to make it glow. The pair has crafted several appliances they use in the brewing process, including a ginger grinder.

“It’s been a learning experience,” Kelly says, and admits no shortage of sweat has been shed in the process. “I had to figure out how to do things. The process is rough, but once that machine is turned and oiled and rockin’, that will be fun. We ShelbyLiving.com 35

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do it for the enjoyment of others.”

And what better way to appreciate glow-in-the-dark ginger beer than to take it into a little alcove illuminated only by black lights? This space at Interstellar is called the “Dungeon.”

Kelly and Sims brew all of the ginger beer at Interstellar’s 1,500-square-foot facility on Regency Park

Drive.

Construction to transform the facility into the spacethemed hangout it is now started in April. Soft opening events were held several months later, and a grand opening event — complete with a rocket launch with Alabaster Mayor Marty Handlon — was held Sept. 9.

“We’ve definitely tried hard to make it cool,” Kelly says.

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Kelly and Sims chose Alabaster to launch their brewery because of the area’s continued growth. The facility itself offers ample parking and room for the operation to expand, if needed.

In short, Kelly and Sims are simply aiming for their ginger beer to go where no beer has gone before.

“The response from people has been pure excitement,” Kelly says. “It’s really fun.”

Interstellar’s hours are Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, 11 a.m. until; and Sunday, noon-10 p.m. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome at the brewery. A non-alcoholic ginger beer called Space Lizard is available for free for children.

Interstellar beer also will be available at local businesses, including Champy’s Chicken, Hop City Beer and Delta Blues Hot Tamales.

For more information, visit Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Co. on Facebook.

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HOME

CASA DE CUEVAS

Kirk and Alicia Cuevas find joy in opening the doors of their Mediterranean-style home to guests.

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Kirk and Alicia Cuevas enjoy many features of their oldworld Mediterranean-style home in Greystone, but its ample space for hosting family, friends and fundraiser event guests is a feature they prize above the others.

“We have a place for them now,” Kirk says. “We enjoy it.”

With numerous sitting areas and cozy spaces to take in the serene view of the golf course, the couple’s home, more affectionately known as “Casa de Cuevas,” emulates the warm demeanor of its owners. Those who cross the threshold of this grand home are made to feel welcome inside its walls.

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acres on the 13th fairway of Greystone’s Founders Course.

From their veranda, the Cuevases can see nearly every golfer in the Regions Tradition tournament hit his second shot. The couple’s proximity to the golf course has led to their hosting a “Hush Y’all” watch party at their home during the tournament. They even have official “Hush Y’all” signs left over from past tournaments for party guests to hold.

The couple lived in North Lake for 10 years before moving to their current home, originally built by David Paisley in the mid-1990s, nearly two years ago.

Kirk and Alicia have a 20-year-old daughter, Sarah, and a fur baby, Foxy.

Kitchen The kitchen is one of the Cuevases’ favorite rooms, mostly because it serves as a perfect place for entertaining. People can sit at the bar or breakfast table, or stand near the fireplace on the opposite wall. French doors lead out to the veranda, and tall windows let in lots of natural light. A conversation piece in the room is a carved wood door, between 120-150 years old, from Cairo, Egypt. The couple bought it from Vintage Station in Bessemer and use it as their pantry door.

Great Room High ceilings, large windows and neutral sofas balance the caramel-colored walls, black built-ins and other bold accents in the great room. The bright red leather furniture the couple previously had in the room was transferred to Kirk’s man cave downstairs.

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Dining Room The dining room is beautiful in its own right, but what makes it special is a family heirloom it houses: The sterling silver punch bowl used at Alicia’s parents’ wedding in 1960.

Foyer As soon as guests walk into Casa de Cuevas, they can see the large, ornate chandelier hanging in the foyer.

The chandelier is so heavy it required extra framing in the attic for support. Another point of interest is a varied group of walking sticks the couple has collected over the years.

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Alicia’s Office When they were preparing to move in, the couple discovered a treasure in the room Alicia uses as her home office. Hidden behind the previous owner’s armoire on one wall was a map of the world, seemingly etched into the wall’s surface. The wooden desk was built by Kirk’s dad as a gift for Kirk when he graduated law school. The room features a fox hunt theme.

Master Bedroom The master bedroom features a large canopy bed with drapes and a sitting area, where Kirk and Alicia have their morning coffee and daily quiet time with God. Inside a glass-top table rests a family Bible, Alicia’s father’s rosary and a cross from Jerusalem.

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Kirk’s Office Although he doesn’t work from home too much, Kirk has an office downstairs that houses different pieces of memorabilia and framed family photos. As an added bonus, he can see the golf course from his desk.

Man Cave The man cave comprises the majority of the downstairs level. A big screen TV, pool table and kitchen make the man cave a go-to space for Kirk and his brothers and nephews. “This is my chill pad,” Kirk says. “The family ends up down here.”

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Cowboy Room One of the guest rooms upstairs is called the Cowboy Room and features Western-themed furnishings in honor of Alicia’s uncle Richard, a home builder in Texas who inspired Alicia to become a realtor.

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Old Baker Farm is ready for its annual fall festivities — and another opportunity to share its rich history with visitors.

By Emily Sparacino Photos by Dawn Harrison

An unmistakable glimmer shows in Jerry Baker’s eyes as he talks about his family’s farm, Old Baker Farm, in Harpersville. It’s undoubtedly the same glimmer local schoolchildren see when Baker leads them on farm tours, or when he helps a family cut down a Christmas tree they’ve chosen on a cold winter afternoon at the farm.

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bunch are ready once again to welcome hundreds of visitors to the 300-acre farm they call home.

“We want it to grow to be a fun place that’s a blessing to (other families),” Baker says. “We try to improve it and make it better every year.”

Growth and continued support from visitors are what have helped the Bakers keep their gates open to the public. School tours take place at the farm

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from the last week of September to Veterans Day in November.

Harvest hours for the public to visit the pumpkin patch are held each day from Sept. 30-Oct. 31. The annual Cotton Pickin’ Celebration is held the last weekend of October. Western Cowboy Day is held on a weekend in mid-October. Last but not least, the choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm is open the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. The Bakers have run a pumpkin patch for 20 years.

Throughout October, people can visit the farm during open hours on weekdays and weekends to pick pumpkins and enjoy food, arts and crafts, horseback and wagon rides and a petting farm. On Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to dark, and Oct. 15, 1 p.m. to dark, visitors can enjoy shootouts, western music, hay wagon rides, a hay mountain and the pumpkin patch as part of Western Cowboy Day. Fall harvest hours will culminate in the weekendlong Cotton Pickin’ Celebration, which will be held Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Baker says of the fare available at the farm, most of which is prepared by his family. “Our food is fantastic.”

They also try to grow all of their pumpkins (between 20-25 acres were planted this year), even though the northern crop is difficult to grow in the South because of the heat and humidity. “We’re blessed with cold water springs that help,” Baker says.

Old Baker Farm is a non-commercialized working farm that has a place in Shelby County’s history as far back as the 19th century. The land on which the farm sits was settled by pioneers between 1800-1814 and now includes 14 springs, two creeks, big woods, a 100-yearold barn, a 200-year-old house and “lots of living history,” Baker says, adding, “This area was called the dipper of the universe by Native Americans because of the springs.”

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Baker was born in 1952 and has lived on the farm – originally his grandparents’ and great-grandparents’ farm – ever since. Six generations of Bakers have lived on the farm, and Baker is in the fourth generation to grow cotton in Harpersville.

“We’re real farmers – we still farm, grow cotton and corn and have animals,” he says.

But farming isn’t easy, and during tough times for the industry, Old Baker Farm’s public attractions have propped it up and allowed the family to remain on the farm.

“It would be a shame for a farm like this to turn into something it’s not,” Baker says.

He estimates the farm is among the state’s oldest working farms. Old Baker Farm was one of just 12 farms featured in the USDA 2000 calendar titled “Millennium

Celebration of Century Farms.” At the time, the Bakers created the Cotton Pickin’ Celebration as an event to mark this achievement.

Baker’s father, one of 14 children, lived on the farm until he died in 2010 at 101 years old. He plowed the land with a mule for 60 years before he bought a tractor.

“He was the ‘old Baker,’” Jerry Baker says. “He didn’t think he was. He says, ‘You’re only as old as you think you are.’”

Jerry and his wife, Pam, met at Vincent High School and married in 1971. They have three grown daughters (two live in Harpersville) and 12 grandchildren. Pam is responsible for most of the farm’s bookkeeping, marketing and event personnel schedules, and she keeps the family fed with ShelbyLiving.com 49

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FOR MORE INFORMATION To view event dates, times, admission prices and more for Old Baker Farm, visit Oldbakerfarm.com, email info@oldbakerfarm.com or call (205) 6727209. Old Baker Farm is located at 184 Furrow Lane in Harpersville.

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home-cooked meals each night. She is also the pianist at Old Chapel Methodist Church in Wilsonville, where Jerry is pastor.

Their Christian faith is the foundation of the farm. They even hold a church service on the Sunday morning of the Cotton Pickin’ Celebration for anyone who wants to attend.

“Our goal from the very beginning was to be something unique,” Jerry says. “We put God first in what we do, always.”

Are new things on the way at the farm? Yes, the Bakers say.

Keeping people coming back for old traditions and helping them create new ones is all part of the fun.

“We want something you can’t find anywhere else,” Jerry says.

“As people come and support us, we add more and more.”

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Chelsea’s Skip Brown reflects on life after the Vietnam War.

By Rene’ Day Photos by Dawn Harrison

There are defining moments in our lives – those instances that write our life stories. In the September issue of Shelby Living, readers were introduced to Skip Brown of Chelsea and one of those moments as he experienced it in the jungles of Southeast Asia in 1972. And, although it was a touchstone event and earned Brown a Bronze Star, it is far from being the only defining moment in his life. This man has had other extraordinary brushes with history – and one eventually brought him to Shelby County.

When Skip was released from the hospital in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, his main priority was getting on with his life. But just leaving the hospital turned out to be more of an ordeal than he ever imagined. Again, it is important to recall that, at this point in the conflict, America was a nation

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almost at war with itself over the actions in Vietnam. And returning veterans in uniform became easy scapegoats for anti-war activists’ anger. On the morning he was discharged, Brown remembers an impromptu demonstration began on the first floor of the facility. As a requirement of the military, he dressed in his “Class A” military attire and descended the stairs. His first welcome was the pelting of balloons that, upon bursting, left ugly red bloodstains all over his clothing.

Obviously, there would be no welcome parade, and getting on with his life would become more of a challenge than he realized.

By 1976, Brown had met and married Cheryl and they were living in Pennsylvania. Although police work was not a part of his life yet, there were indications that it might be a good fit with this

battle-hardened man. He had a solid appreciation for good detective work and was fair in dealing with others, he said. One could even argue that attraction to the law might have been a bit genetic. His grandfather worked in Cleveland, Ohio in the 1930s and 1940s with a young detective by the name of Eliot Ness, who helped to bring down Al Capone.

Trading northeast winters for southern beaches led the Browns to Delray Beach, Florida. But, in order to be a police officer, he had to first make it through the Police Academy. No small feat considering the damage done to his right leg and foot by satchel charge during the war.

Brown explains that graduating was one of the proudest moments of his life – because it was one of the toughest things he has ever done. He smiles as he remembers

trying to find ways to hide the pain he experienced during the various training exercises and qualification exams.

No one at the Academy had any idea about his past.

Brown served as a patrol officer for several years before being approached about leading a new volunteer program involving dogs, he said. For the first time, a K9 unit had been proposed to help with routine patrols and drug inspections. Brown believed the dogs would be assets.

For over a decade, Brown said he helped train German shepherds for Delray’s force as well as for those in neighboring towns. It also set in motion his life-long love affair with canines of all breeds – he still helps train pets around his Chelsea neighborhood and keeps busy with his own Nina, Abby and Cooper.

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forever. Brown’s brush with this date, though, actually began months earlier as many of the hijackers lived in the Delray Beach area, where they trained to fly planes prior to the attacks.

Once this information was discovered, Delray Beach’s population swelled significantly to include federal law enforcement, government officials, journalists, media crews and curious civilians. Understandably, citizens of this and nearby Florida towns were traumatized by the possibilities that local attacks were imminent. Anyone who remembers that time will recall feeling vulnerable.

Brown said he was instrumental in establishing a volunteer patrol program to recruit local veterans.

Volunteers were trained to provide extra eyes and ears for the police. The visible patrol presence in public areas helped calm fears in smaller communities and freed up officers for the ongoing terrorist investigation. It was so successful, in fact, that law enforcement officials from a variety of states traveled to Delray to observe and talk with Brown about forming similar programs of their own, he said. One such visitor was Sheriff Chris Curry from Shelby County, Alabama.

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Thus, the story comes full circle. If you are familiar with the volunteer C.O.P. (Citizens On Patrol) program in Chelsea, then you know of Brown’s impact on our area. It was modeled after the Delray program. And Curry also convinced Skip and Cheryl to make Shelby County home.

They moved to Alabama in 2005. Seven years later, Brown’s former Vietnam commander began communication that would ultimately lead to an April 2017 Bronze Star Award Ceremony in Florida. Over 1,000 former colleagues, friends and neighbors attended the event. And, to a person, none of the Delray police officers there had any idea they worked with an American hero.

They were surprised when they learned of his actions under fire. Some remembered that he served in Vietnam – but he never talked about what he did or experienced in 1972.

And, you know, most veterans are like Skip Brown.

They don’t consider themselves heroes – they just did what they were called upon to do. However, our communities have been forever enriched because of their contributions. We need to take the time to listen and to learn – and, finally, to say thanks.

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Michael will be facilitating “hands on” interactive workshop on the how, what, when, where, why and how to of utilizing Linkedin. Building on the workshop held, topics covered during this hands-on

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and interactive workshop will expand on: How to tweak your profile to increase views, Target people you want to do business with, Building your connections the fast and smart way.

Ways to “post”, “like”, “comment”, and “share” that build your business, and much more!

Each participant should bring their laptop or tablet and be ready to work on their Linkedin profile. First-come, first-served.

The Go & Grow Workshop will be from 11:30AM-1:00PM at the Chamber. There is no cost to attend, but lunch is available for $10 per person for Chamber investors ($20 for “Future” investors).

To ensure we have a proper

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headcount, please make reservations by noon on October 10 for this workshop by contacting Payton Thomas, the Chamber’s Manager of Business Development & Support via e-mail at payton@ shelbychamber.org, by calling 663-4542, ext. 105 or register online at www.shelbychamber. org.

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

Yes, there truly is such a thing as a “Free Lunch” — especially on October 19! We encourage you to join your fellow investors and Chamber staff for some business networking and to learn how to maximize your investment.

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or long-time investor — you’ll want to make plans to join us from 11:30AM-1:00PM at the Chamber, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, to make sure you and your colleagues are taking full advantage of your annual investment.

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A complimentary lunch provided by our Presenting Sponsor — Mutual Savings Credit Union — will be available for all attendees.

Reservations are requested — and space is limited — so please contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@ shelbychamber.org, by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org, by no later than October 17 to reserve your place.

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SpeedNetworking Times EIGHT Chambers!

The Greater Shelby County, Homewood, Hoover Area, Montevallo, Mountain Brook, South Shelby, Trussville Area and Vestavia Hills chambers of commerce are joining together to host an EIGHT-Chamber SpeedNetworking event for investors to expand the opportunity to connect!

Thank you to our host and

from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 12.

There is no cost to attend however EARLY reservations are recommended as this event has a tendency to reach full capacity quickly. Reservations presenting sponsor of this huge Birmingham, 35243 and our co- will be taken until October 10. networking opportunity, sponsor 280 Living.

Register with your respective SpeedNetworking Times Chamber or register online at Birmingham Marriott, 3590 Grandview Parkway, EIGHT Chambers will be held www.shelbychamber.org.

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Get In On the Best ‘Card Game’ in Shelby County for any Chamber investor is $10 per person and $20 for “Future” investors.

Reservations are required, so please register via email at Inn & Suites Pelham, 230 contacts. Plus, if you meet info@shelbychamber.org, by enough people you’ll earn a Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, chance to win some prizes on 35124. The investment — phone at 663-4542 or online October 12 from 5:30 p.m. which includes hors d’oeuvres at www.shelbychamber.org by until 7:00 p.m. at the Fairfield and two beverage coupons — October 10.

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Shelby County’s premier business networking event — Presented by Sawyer Solutions — will be hosted by the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Pelham.

Bring plenty of business cards and come ready to make some serious business

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Health Focus of the Month: How To Prep for Fall Physical Activities

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Every year around this time, when the pig skin is pulled back out, the grass on the fields is freshly mowed, helmets colliding, pads thumping, cheerleaders flying, volleyball players chanting, and the lights on Friday night shine bright again, a phrase that always sticks out is, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” For every athlete, young and seasoned, and for those whose

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minds are willing but bodies aren’t as able, being active and fit doing activities we love is great, but we need to make sure we are preparing to work out safely.

Good nutrition, adequate rest and recovery, in addition to properly warming up, cooling

down, stretching, and using proper techniques when doing drills and lifting weights are all nonnegotiable. If you have other medical issues, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc., or have not exercised in many years, getting

medical clearance and a prescription for exercise is sometimes needed. Knowing one’s limit is also important, as well as listening to your body when you are sore, hurt, or injured. Exercise is always a door to a healthier life, but making sure your body is prepared for it is the key.

Article Submitted by: Dr. Spellmon Lemak Health

3rd Annual Healthcare Professional of the Year Awards Program held in August The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s Health Services Work Group hosted its 3rd Annual Healthcare Professional of the Year Awards Program presented by St. Vincent’s Health System and cosponsored by HEALTHSOUTH Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital.

The program recognized 27 individuals who

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Co-Sponsor were nominated for having made outstanding contributions in the healthcare profession.

The nominees and recipients were recognized at the

“Community Luncheon” and we would like to congratulate Dr. Marty Lovvorn, Precision Professional and Representative Chiropractic of Alabama for April Weaver for earning Health being the 2017 Health Care Care Advocate of the Year.

October Community Luncheon To Feature ‘State of the County’ Presentation

The Chamber’s October Presenting Sponsor “Community Luncheon” hosted by the Governmental Affairs Work Group will feature a “State of the County” presentation on October 25.

The meeting, sponsored by Alabama Outdoor Advertising, will be held in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex & Feature. The program will hear from Shelby County Manager Alex Dudchock on the Ice Arena. Doors will open at begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.

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County in 2018.

The cost is $20 per person for Chamber investors and $30 per person for “Future” investors and includes a luncheon buffet. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the Chamber at info@ shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

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Welcome New Investors (as of 8/31/2017)

Argos Group Inc. Best Western Plus Birmingham Inn Covenant Heating & Cooling, LLC EliteMark Recruiting & Training Insight Risk Management, LLC - Travis J. Keizer Morningstar Storage Pascha Kelley, Zig Ziglar Certified Trainer Southeast Vegetation Management LLC Walco Transport, LLC

Birmingham Birmingham Alabaster Pelham Alabaster Alabaster Birmingham Brierfield Birmingham

Workers Comp Lodging Air Conditioning & Heating Staffing Insurance Storage - Facilities Business & Personal Training & Development Commercial Transportation

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

A Call to Action - Shelby One Next Level Up! Co-chairs

LEFT: Alex Dudchock. RIGHT: Michael Thompson Dudchock, Shelby County Manager to: uOperate as a full growth partner with 58 Inc.,

the new countywide economic development organization to recruit a smart mix of retail, commercial and industrial firms uHelp our existing businesses to not only remain competitive in an everchanging marketplace, but to grow and thrive — resulting in quality job growth uEstablish a driven workforce readiness approach

via a partnership with our businesses, community, schools and our training providers ensuring Shelby County companies can recruit and retain the employees and managers they need. uServe as a leading advocate for our business community at all levels of government We encourage you to be a part of the countywide team that is fueling our programming with your time, talent and resources — pulling together to grow Shelby County.

Green Business Program Encourages Best Practices - Become a “Certified Chamber Green Business”

The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group invite our investors to become a “Certified Chamber Green Business.” The Green Business application is based on a point system in the categories of Waste Prevention, Recycling, Purchasing, Energy Conservation, Transportation, Water Conservation, and Pollution. Each applicant has to receive a minimum of 20 points

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total to be designated as a “Certified Chamber Green Business.” The purpose of this program is to recognize Shelby County businesses that are

committed and engaged in environmentally responsible operations and practices, also known as “green” business practices.

The program recognizes these companies each year at the Chamber’s annual Industry Appreciation Event.

If your company is engaged in

green practices and is interested in applying for the Chamber’s Green Program Certification, the application can be found on the website www.shelbychamber. org/business-support-center/ green-business-program.

For more information or questions please contact Payton Thomas, Manager, Business Development & Support via email payton@ shelbychamber.org or call 6634542, ext. 105.

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Positive economic growth and community well-being always requires long-term strategy, combined with bold approaches and the leadership to make it happen. The 21st century economy is rich with opportunity for our 808+ square mile Shelby County.

The leadership of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce has chosen to capitalize on our opportunities by developing Shelby One-Next Level Up! cochaired by Mike Thompson of Thompson Tractor and Alex

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Ambassador of the Month

Congratulations to Barbara Zieba for achieving Ambassador of the Month. Barbara is the Sales Manager for Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Eagle Point and her job is to coordinate sales and marketing for the property. Hampton Inn and Suites Eagle Point is located of HWY 280 within the Villages of Lee Branch with many great places to eat, Movie Theater, spa and massage salon — all within walking distance. This beautiful hotel offers many great amenities, such as complimentary buffet breakfast, wi-fi and parking. It also has a 900 sq. ft. meeting space that is available for meetings. Please reach out to Barbara as she would love to help with your next sales, training company or family event-meeting.

Barbara is a very active with local chambers and is involved as an Ambassador for the Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce and South Shelby Chamber of Commerce; she is also a Vice Chair for the newly formed Tourism and Recreation Work Group.

Barbara is married to Cezary and they have 3 children. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Her hobbies are travelling and music. Barbara is also involved

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Officers Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Chair) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Chair-elect) Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Immediate Past Chair)

Ambassador Program Presented in 2017 by:

Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support) Jim Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. (Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing)

at St. Mark Evangelist assisting with the Children’s Ministry and volunteers at the Feast of St. Mark Italian Festival. Barbara was born and raised in Poland, moved to the United States in 2001 and has lived in Alabama since 2008. She resides in Chelsea and is very proud to call herself a resident of Shelby County.

Please contact Barbara at (205) 891-0024 or bzieba@ mcneillhotels.com for your lodging needs.

Linda Cencula Avadian Credit Union (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries – Vincent Hills (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Investor Development) Board of Directors Matt Fridy (2017) Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt

Jeff Brown (2018) Brownstone Marketing Solutions William Carroll (2018) Armstrong Relocation Companies Alex Dudchock (2018) Shelby County Alison D. Howell (2018) Alabama Power Company Brian Massey (2018) St. Vincent’s Health System Tracey Morant Adams (2019) Renasant Bank Bruce King (2019) Lhoist North America Jay Dennis (2019) Regions Bank Mike Rickman (2019) Brookwood Baptist Health System Charles Hall (2019) Grandview Medical Center Mitt Schroeder (2019) Central State Bank April Harry (*) Warren, Averett LLC Mark Meadows (*) Chick-fil-A @ Inverness Rocky Patel (*) Hampton Inn & Suites-Pelham David Platt (*) Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama

Chris Grace (2017) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc.

Keith Richards (*) Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

Katie McDowell (2017) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Mechelle Wilder (*) ARC Realty

Michael Smith (2017) The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE

(*) Serving a one-year term in 2017

Craig Sorenson (2017) SouthWest Water Company

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Mike Swinson (2017) Alabama Gas Corporation

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“Keeping It Real” Program Continues for 9th Grade Shelby County Students The Chamber’s Education Work Group is kicking off its 5th year of its “Keeping It Real” Program. This program teaches 9th grade students about “real world” life choices by giving them a randomassigned “life scenario” which includes marital/family status, education, job and salary. The students then pay bills, make decisions on increasing education, adding a second job, etc. based on the “randomselected” scenario. Each year this program has been an eye-

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opening experience for the 9th graders and the volunteers that assist with the program.

The Chamber is seeking volunteers on for Calera High School on October 27.

Volunteers would manage a station and assist the students as they make decisions “paying bills” and make “life

Development at 663-4542, ext. 106, email keyla@ shelbychamber.org or register online at www.shelbychamber. choices” based their situation. org. Volunteers would arrive If you or your colleagues, are at the schools as early as 7:30 interested in being a a.m. and the program would volunteer, please call Keyla conclude by 3:00 p.m. Lunch Handley, Director, will be provided for all Community & Investor volunteers.

The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable program is part problemsolving, part informationgathering and contact building.

Participating business owners from noncompeting companies meet for a confidential, peer-topeer forum each month to gain valuable insights into others’ successes and

achievements, and learn how to avoid the pitfalls of their mistakes. The Roundtable program is exclusive for the

single individual responsible for the direction of the company and with the authority to make final decisions.

There are currently two groups that meet — Entrepreneur Roundtable I which meets in Hoover and Entrepreneur Roundtable 280 which meets on Highway 280 — each month to discuss

opportunities, challenges and more.

For additional information on the Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable program — or an application to join one of the groups — please contact Chamber President Kirk Mancer by phone at 663-4542 ext. 101 or via e-mail at kirk@ shelbychamber.org.

YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK Facebook: 47 New Likes, 84 Visits and 14,581 Post Reaches, Total Likes 2,872.

Twitter: 2,849 Followers, 119 Tweets, 13.6K Tweet impressions, 213 Profile Visits and 17 Mentions.

Instagram: 232 Posts, 468 Followers.

Responded to 164 requests for business & community information.

Notarized 33 “Certificates of Origin” for Shelby County companies.

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Celebrating Growth

2017 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor

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Thank you Pelham Flowers by Desiree’ for providing the ribbon and bows for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies.

Congratulations to Dr. Nicholas Kentros, DMD, sole practitioner at Pelham Parkway Dentistry. Dr. Kentros celebrated the opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and was joined in support by Pelham City Officials, team members and Chamber Ambassadors.

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Congratulations to Jack and Michelle Donavan on their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to announce their opening and ownership of the Johnny Ray’s in Chelsea. Mayor Tony Picklesimer, council members, family, friends and Chamber Ambassadors joined in support as they cut the ribbon.

Congratulations to Party Art on its new location in the City of Pelham. Cutting the ribbon is owner, Abbey Chenault Thompson and she’s joined in support by family, friends, Pelham Mayor Gary Waters and Chamber Ambassadors.

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LEFT: Investors received an update on the “State of the Schools throughout Shelby County” at the July Luncheon by school superintendents: Dr. Wayne Vickers, Alabaster City Schools; Dr. Ron Dodson, Hoover City Schools, Dr. Scott Coefield, Pelham City Schools and Randy Fuller, Shelby County Schools. RIGHT: The Chamber held its 3rd annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo in August, presented by HEALTHSOUTH Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital. The expo was free and offered attendees tips, resources and tools to keep you informed of healthy lifestyle choices.

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CHAMBER Events

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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Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsor: NobleBank & Trust

Small Business Work Group 8:30-9:30AM Sponsor: Brownstone Marketing Solutions

Education Connection 8:30AM - 9:30AM Oak Mountain High School, 5476 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham South Shelby Chamber Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM Columbiana First Baptist Church 208 North Main Street, Columbiana Investment: $15. Reservation required.

Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM iBERIABANK, 2695 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham

SpeedNetworking Times EIGHT Chambers 8:30AM - 10:30AM Birmingham Marriott, 3590 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham Presenting sponsor: Birmingham Marriott & Co-sponsor 280 Living No cost. Reservations requested by October 10.

Go & Grow Workshop “Hands-on Linkedin” Series II 11:30AM - 1:00PM Presented by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone Presented by: Business Telephones, Inc. & Co-sponsored by: Team Insight Plus Reservations requested by noon on October 10.

Investment: No cost for workshop but lunch is available for $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors.

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

Entrepreneur Roundtable 280 11:30AM - 12:30PM Sponsor: Graham & Associates, CPAs

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

Investor Reception 11:30AM - 1:00PM Presented By: Mutual Savings Credit Union Reservations requested by October 17.

Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30AM - 8:30AM Sponsor: Graham & Associates, CPAs

Education Connection 8:30AM - 9:30AM Calera High School, 100 Eagle Dr. Calera

GSCC Community Luncheon “State of the County” Presenting Sponsor: Alabama Outdoor Advertising Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, October 23.

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

Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham “Keeping It Real” Program 7:30AM - 3:00PM Calera High School, 100 Calera Eagle Dr, Calera Presented By: ECO Credit Union Foundation & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Road

Business After Hours 5:30PM-7:00PM Presented By: Sawyer Solutions, LLC Fairfield Inn & Suites Pelham, 230 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham

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Career Readiness Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Service Center 601 First Street South, Alabaster

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ACCOUNTING Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC (205) 982-5500 bmss.com Cooke, Cameron, Travis & Company, PC (205) 988-8810 Essential Solutions, LLC. (205) 663-8686 essential-solutions.biz Graham and Associates, CPA (205) 663-6673 grahamandassoc.net I.H. McNeill, III, PC (205) 982-2664 ihmcneill.com Mallory Jackson and Associates, PC (205) 939-1978 mahco.com Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC (205) 445-2880 mjcpa.com SAS Tax & Accounting, LLC (205) 621-0388 sastaxandaccounting.com Till, Hester, Eyer & Brown, PC (205) 871-9855 thebcpa.com Warren Averett LLC (205) 979-4100 warrenaverett.com

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APARTMENTS & LEASING Services AMP Residential (214) 431-3083 ampresidential.com Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020 Grand Reserve at Pelham (205) 685-4111 grandreservepelham.com Madison At Shoal Run Apartment Homes (205) 991-0200 livethemadison.com Meadow Wood Apartments (205) 663-1101 sealyrealty.com Montevallo Place Apartments (205) 663-2824 montevalloplace.com Mountain Lodge Apartments (205) 823-4804 mountainlodgeapts.com Retreat at Greystone Apartments (205) 983-7833 retreatatgreystone.com River Place on the Cahaba (205) 991-9507 riverplaceonthecahaba.com

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

The Huntley Apartments (205) 621-7062

Means Advertising, Inc. (205) 271-9980 meansadv.com Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 myhelenacitynews.com Ovation Media, Inc. (205) 664-0038 ovationmediainc.com

The Abbey at Inverness (205) 991-9060

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

Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association (205) 980-0540 carsbirmingham.com Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 birminghambuilder.com ATTORNEYS Alabama Law Services, LLC (205) 419-4414 alabamalawservices.com Bradford & Holliman, LLC (205) 663-0281 bradfordholliman.com Elizabeth A. Roland, P.C. Attorney at Law (205) 620-1278 elizabethroland.com Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC (205) 982-3325 ginamcdonaldlaw.com Moses & Moses, PC (205) 967-0901 mosespc.com Paul J. DeMarco, Attorney at Law (205) 326-6600 pljpc.com Randall May, Attorney at Law (205) 991-6367 allisonmay.com RichardsonClement PC (205) 572-4100 richardsonclement.com

Sirote & Permutt, PC (205) 930-5100 sirote.com Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC (205) 870-0555 wallacejordan.com

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

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES Alabaster Trophy Company (205) 908-7006 alabastertrophyco.com

ART & PAINTING CLASSES Party Art (205) 253-2984

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

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

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

Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167 anindooradvantage.com

MGB Apparel (205) 991-6332 mgbapparel.com

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

Scott, Sullivan, Streetman & Fox PC (205) 967-9675 sssandf.com

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

Crown Trophy (205) 621-7393 crowntrophy.com

(205) 682-8019 aldridgegardens.com

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

Plexamedia (877) 497-4606 plexamedia.com

Mountain Heating & Cooling, Inc.

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By George (205) 663-7004 alterationsbygeorge.com

ADVERTISING & MARKETING SERVICES Alabama Outdoor Advertising (205) 224-5815 aloutdoor.com

Greystone Living (205) 902-7177

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

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South City Theatre (205) 621-2128 southcitytheatre.com ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Maplewood Lane Assisted Living (205) 620-2905 maplewoodlane.com ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 alabamanonprofits.org Aldridge Gardens

AUCTION Granger, Thagard & Associates, Inc. (205) 410-6751 gtauctions.com Audio/Video Experience for Business Lighting & Lamp (205) 271-1423 lightingandlamp.com Switch Audio Video (205) 266-7983 switch-av.com AUTOMOBILE DEALERS DonohooAuto, LLC (205) 444-9333 donohooauto.com Edwards Chevrolet - 280 Inc. (205) 980-3325 chevyman.com Ernest McCarty Ford, Inc. (205) 663-3831 ernestmccarty.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Southtown Motors (205) 663-4590 southtownmotors.com Susan Schein Automotive Group (205) 664-1491 susanschein.com AUTOMOBILE RENTAL Enterprise Rent-A-Car (205) 403-7455 enterprise.com Enterprise Rent-A-Car @ Alabaster (205) 663-4835 enterprise.com Enterprise Rent-A-Car @ Inverness (205) 991-6222 enterprise.com AUTOMOBILE REPAIR Brian’s Auto Center, LLC (205) 213-9064 briansautoclub.com Cahaba Tire (205) 663-0433 cahabatire.com Call My Mechanic (443) 875-1000 Cassady & Self Glass Company (205) 252-4284 cassadyandselfglass.com Empire Autohaus (205) 664-5757 empireautohaus.com

Melton Automotive (205) 663-8088 meltonautomotive.com Texaco Xpress Lube (205) 678-5050 AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER AGC Automotive Americas (205) 685-1000 agc-automotive.com/english/ BAKERY Cake Art by Cynthia Bertolone (205) 783-5220 Donut Joes (205) 663-6006 Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ Cadence Place (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ Pelham (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com

BEVERAGE Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies located inside Snider’s Pharmacy (205) 678-3899 The Beer Hog (205) 913-0468 thebeerhogal.com BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTOR Buffalo Rock Company (205) 940-9799 buffalorock.com BOWLING ALLEY Oak Mountain Lanes (205) 403-7466 oakmountainlanes.com BROKERAGE FIRM Sunbelt Business Brokers (205) 903-3564 sunbeltbirmingham.com BUSINESS & PERSONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Pascha Kelley, Zig Ziglar Certified Trainer (205) 427-7789 ziglarcertified.com/Pascha Renaissance Enterprises (205) 663-9982 The GREAT, The GOOD, and The GONE (205) 568-2526 thegreatthegood andthegone.com BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Team Insight + (205) 436-6500 maxbizsuccess.com

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

CATERING SERVICES About Thyme Catering (205) 668-4963 aboutthymecatering.com

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

Catering By Bellinis (205) 502-7272 cateringbybellinis.com

BARBER SHOPS Linda’s Barbershop (205) 663-9983

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

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

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

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

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

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce (205) 663-4542 shelbychamber.org Montevallo Chamber of Commerce (205) 665-1519 montevallocc.com/wp/ South Shelby Chamber of Commerce (205) 669-9075 southshelbychamber.com CHECK RECOVERY CheckMate (205) 608-3929 CHILDCARE Young Impressions Child Care (205) 663-0083 youngimpressionschildcare.com CHIROPRACTIC CARE Precision Chiropractic (205) 988-9848 precisionchiro-al.com Smith Chiropractic (205) 678-6884 chelseabacksmith.com The FARM: Functional Athletic Rehabilitation & Movement (205) 419-1595 chirofarm.com CHURCHES Alabaster First United Methodist Church (205) 663-0509 alabasterfumc.org Camp Branch United Methodist Church (205) 663-7513 CLEANING SERVICES L & M Cleaning Service (205) 240-9165 CLOTHING RETAIL & ACCESSORIES America’s Thrift Store (205) 856-1234 americasthrift.com LJ’s Retail Therapy (205) 317-0780 ljsretailtherapy.com Unique Boutique by Nicole (205) 624-4711 uniqueboutiquebynicole.com COMMERCIAL & FLEET SUPPLIER Altec NUECO LLC (205) 621-5281 nueco.com Quality Petroleum (205) 988-4600 qualityfuels.net COMMERCIAL FURNITURE & SHELVING HL Coshatt Company, Inc. (205) 833-2446 hlcoshatt.com COMMUNICATIONS - WIRE & CABLE INSTALLATION Spectrum Enterprise (205) 824-5558 business.spectrum.com COMMUNICATIONS WIRELESS Russell Cellular Verizon Wireless (205) 754-4873 russellcellular.com SouthernLINC Wireless (205) 992-6166

southernlinc.com/index.asp COMMUNITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AARP (334) 954-3065 states.aarp.org/region/alabama/

(205) 669-1877 safehouse.org SBA - Alabama District Office (205) 290-7101 sba.gov/al

Adaptive Aquatics (205) 807-7519 adaptiveaquatics.org

SCORE (205) 264-8425 score.org/index.html

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

Shelby County Arts Council (205) 669-0044 shelbycountyartscouncil.com

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

Shelby County Community Corrections (205) 669-8965

Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620

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

American Red Cross - Shelby Svs Ctr (205) 987-2793 alredcross.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham - Shelby County Office (205) 378-4050 bbbsbhm.org

Shelby County Humane Society (205) 669-3916 shelbyhumane.org Shelby County Republican Party (205) 994-6497 shelbycountygop.org

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

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

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

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

Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area (205) 942-6277 eastersealsbham.org eCO Credit Union Foundation (205) 226-3911 ecocufoundation.org Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports (205) 602-0907 physicalfitness.alabama.gov 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 kingsranch.org Leadership Shelby County (205) 665-6007 leadershipshelbycounty.com Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Alabama / Gulf Coast (205) 989-0098 lls.org LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (205) 943-6000 lifesouth.org Owens House, The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (205) 669-3333 owenshousecac.org PennPoint Sports Ministries (205) 617-4370 pennpointts.com SafeHouse of Shelby County, Inc.

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

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

The Jimmie Hale Mission (205) 323-5878 jimmiehalemission.com United Way of Central Alabama (205) 251-5131 uwca.org Vineyard Family Services (205) 533-7852 vfsdads.com COMPUTER SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (205) 980-9903 cvcsllc.com Integrated Solutions (205) 314-3444 it4theplanet.com Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304 Wilson Computer Support (205) 985-9942 wilsoncomputer.com

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Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Inc. (205) 592-3866 dunnconstruction.com M.J. Harris Construction Services, LLC (205) 380-6800 mjharris.com Roy Martin Companies (205) 621-6333 South East Concrete, LLC (205) 995-9888 seccompany.com

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (205) 664-4833 thompsontractor.com CONSULTING JD Tuttle Enterprises (205) 536-7664 Southern Craft Consulting (205) 516-3122 southerncraftconsulting.com CONVENIENCE STORES Murphy USA Inc. (870) 314-2052 murphyusa.com Sunny Food Stores (205) 403-0456

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DEVELOPERS Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809 Creed, Incorporated (205) 621-0809

Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. (205) 620-4132 wiregrassconstruction.com

COSMETOLOGY Merle Norman Cosmetics / Hair Salon @ Chelsea (205) 678-5944 CUSTOM STAINED GLASS Buck Creek Stained Glass (205) 541-3322 buckcreekglass.com

Toothbud Dentistry (205) 668-7766 toothbudcalera.com

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DELIVERY SERVICE KATs Grocery Delivery (205) 624-0777 katsdelivery.com DENTAL Albritton & Ardovino Family Dentistry (205) 664-7610 aaFamilyDental.com Calera Dental Center, P.C. (205) 620-3312 caleradentalcenter.com Canales Orthodontics (205) 621-1111 canalesortho.com Hall Cosmetic and Family Dentistry (205) 991-7840 birminghamdmd.com Indian Springs Pediatric Dentistry (205) 739-7773 indianspringskidsdentistry.com Jones Orthodontics (205) 832-1217 jonesbraces.com Kari Bartlett DMD, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (205) 663-6545 Pelham Parkway Dentistry (205) 620-9220 pelhamparkwaydentistry.com Shelby Pediatric Dentistry (205) 419-7444 shelbypediatric.com Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, PC (205) 663-6545 thomasdudney.com

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

(205) 669-7777 cornerstonechargers.com Covenant Classical Schools & Daycare (205) 620-2626 covenantclassical.com Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 faulkner.edu Helena High School (205) 682-3650 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/hhs Indian Springs School (205) 988-3350 indiansprings.org

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

Inverness Elementary School (205) 682-5240

Bama Budweiser (256) 249-8578 bamabud.com

Jefferson State Community College (205) 520-5900 jeffstateonline.com

Brownlee-Morrow Company, Inc. (205) 991-7222 bmeco.com Home Depot Supply Chain (205) 230-4030 DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Gone for Good Secure Document Destruction (205) 943-5252 ucpgoneforgood.com DRY CLEANING SERVICES Champion Cleaners of Calera (205) 668-4727 championcleaners.com

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Kingwood Christian School (205) 663-3973 kingwoodchristianschool.com Montevallo High School (205) 682-6400 Oak Mountain Elementary School (205) 682-5230 Oak Mountain High School (205) 682-5200 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/OMHS/ index.html Pelham City Schools (205) 624-3700 pelhamcityschools.org School for Amazing Kids (205) 620-1375 amazingkids.us

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Alabama Works madeinalabama.com

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

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

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

EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT Alabama 4H Center (205) 669-4241 alabama4hcenter.org Alabama Wildlife Center (205) 663-7930 awrc.org American Village (205) 665-3535 americanvillage.org McWane Science Center (205) 714-8372 mcwane.org EDUCATION - SCHOOLS Alabaster City Board of Education (205) 663-8400 alabasterschools.org Calera High School (205) 682-6100 Chelsea High School (205) 682-7290 Cornerstone Christian School

Shelby County High School (205) 682-6600 Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910 Shelby County Schools Education Foundation (205) 682-5255 shelbyedfoundation.org Thompson High School (205) 685-6700 ths.alabasterschools.org University of Montevallo (205) 665-6230 montevallo.edu Vincent Middle/High School (205) 682-7300 EDUCATION-TRAINING AND TUTORING Construction Education Foundation of Alabama (205) 956-0146 cefatradetraining.com d!scover ITT (205) 989-4944 discoveritt.com

Venue 31 (205) 202-1306 pelhameventcenter.com

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

EVENT PLANNING Meetings And Events By Adair (205) 408-8746 meetingsandeventsbyadair.com

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

EXTENDED STAY AHI Corporate Housing (205) 987-7797 theahigroup.com

Marcum Electric, Incorporated (205) 664-1415

Homewood Suites Birmingham Riverchase (205) 637-2900 homewoodsuites3.hilton.com

Wayne Brantley Electric Co. (205) 663-9657

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

Shelby County Economic Development Authority (205) 620-6640 sceida.org

Grade Power Learning (205) 620-2373 gradepowerlearning.com

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT Benefits+ - Mark Rogers (205) 907-9767 EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES & SERVICES Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542 joblink.alabama.gov/ada Express Employment Professionals (205) 981-1141 SBirminghamAL.ExpressPros.com ENGINEERS AECOM Transportation (205) 970-0744 aecom.com Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. (205) 298-6074 bargewaggoner.com

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Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. (205) 664-8498 carrengineers.com ECS Southeast, LLP (205) 588-5099 ecslimited.com Garver (205) 443-3080 GarverUSA.com Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 940-6420 sain.com ENVIRONMENTAL - WASTE MANAGEMENT Amwaste LLC (205) 313-0423 Waste Management of AlabamaCentral (205) 234-7947 wm.com ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Corblu Ecology Group, LLC (205) 677-0322 corblu.com EQUIPMENT RENTAL Trigreen Equipment (205) 605-0412 trigreenequipment.com EVENT ESPN/Birmingham Bowl (205) 733-3776 birminghambowl.com USGA - 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (205) 876-8586 usga.org EVENT & MEETING SPACE Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena (205) 620-6448 pelhamciviccomplex.com

Homewood Suites Inverness (205) 995-9823 birmingham.homewoodsuites. com EYE CARE Alabaster Eye Care (205) 624-3088 alabastereyecare.com Jill K. Meyer, OD (205) 663-3937 drjillkmeyer.com Pelham Eye Care (205) 664-1575 pelhameyecare.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Greystone (205) 979-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Inverness (205) 995-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Mountain Brook (205) 802-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Pelham (205) 987-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of the Colonnade (205) 967-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Schaeffer Eye Center of Vestavia Hills (205) 979-2020 schaeffereyecenter.com Tracey L. Mercer OD, PC (205) 968-1160 Vision Source - Dr. Michael Blackburn, Optometrist (205) 980-5152 VisionSource-Blackburn.com FILTRATION SALES & SERVICE Aqua Clear of Alabama (205) 664-2637 aqua-clear.us.com FINANCIAL COACHING & CONSULTING Trustway (205) 451-1945 adefiniteplan.com FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 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

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce (205) 663-1945 amfirst.org APCO Employees Credit Union (205) 226-6896 apcocu.org APCO Employees Credit Union at Hoover (205) 823-7403 apcocu.org APCO Employees Credit Union at Inverness Center (205) 992-5030 apcocu.org APCO Employees Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-8406 apcocu.org APCO Employees Credit Union of Pelham (205) 664-7421 apcocu.org Avadian Credit Union Corporate (205) 985-2828 avadiancu.com Avadian Credit Union Greystone (205) 437-3696 avadiancu.com Avadian Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-7797 avadiancu.com

Avadian Credit Union of Pelham (205) 620-2332 avadiancu.com BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 bancorpsouth.com BB&T Bank of Pelham (205) 445-2345 bbt.com BBVA Compass (205) 297-1986 bbvacompass.com Bryant Bank (205) 408-6401 bryantbank.com Central State Bank (205) 605-0350 centralstatebank.com eCO Credit Union of Alabaster (205) 226-3912 ecocu.org First Commercial Bank Commercial Lending (205) 868-4896 firstcommercialbank.synovus.com First Commercial Bank - Pelham (205) 803-4593 firstcommercialbank.com First US Bank of Calera (205) 668-0425 firstusbank.com First US Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3550 firstusbank.com First US of Harpersville (205) 672-8752 firstusbank.com

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Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 legacycreditunion.com Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Corporate (205) 933-9933 legacycreditunion.com Mutual Savings Credit Union of Pelham (205) 682-6345 mutualsavings.org Mutual Savings Credit Union of Riverchase (205) 682-1167 mutualsavings.org National Bank of Commerce (205) 313-2100 nationalbankofcommerce.com NobleBank & Trust (205) 588-7051 noblebank.com Regions Financial (205) 264-4993 regions.com Regions Financial of Greystone (205) 980-4400 regions.com Regions Financial of Helena (205) 685-1680 regions.com Regions Financial of Pelham (205) 663-0723 regions.com Regions of Montevallo (205) 665-4708 Renasant Bank at Park Place (205) 716-3475 renasantbank.com Renasant Bank of Chelsea (205) 678-2265 renasant.com Renasant Bank of Pelham (205) 663-3834 renasantbank.com Southern States Bank (205) 877-0195 southernstatesbank.net Stewardship Investment Planning (205) 506-0101 stewardshipip.com

Summit (205) 948-1000 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo Bank (205) 254-5931 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Alabaster (205) 620-1009 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Hoover (205) 354-1020 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Inverness (205) 980-2460 wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo of Riverchase (205) 403-4100 wellsfargo.com Woodforest National Bank (205) 664-3550 woodforest.com FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS Grinkmeyer Leonard Financial (205) 970-9088 grinkmeyerleonard.com Wealth Solutions Group, LLC (205) 440-4624 wealthsolutionsgroup.com FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES MortgageBanc (205) 986-4236 mortgagebancllc.com State Farm Insurance, Joseph Chambers Agency (205) 663-3276 josephchambers.net Travis M. Sherman, Retirement Income Consulting, LLC (205) 417-0940 retirement-income.guru FIRE & WATER RESTORATION ServPro of Birmingham (205) 664-6770 servpro.com FIRE PROTECTION North Shelby Fire and EMS District (205) 991-6439 northshelbyfire.com Walker Backflow and Fire Protection Services, LLC (205) 989-3300 walkerbfps.com FIREARMS PRODUCTS & SERVICES HDC, LLC (205) 690-8470 HuDisCo.com

Southeastern Food Merchandisers (205) 664-3322 southeasternfood.com

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

FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods (205) 531-0943 SYSCO Food Services of Central Alabama, Incorporated (205) 668-0001 sysco.com FOOD - SEASONINGS A.C. Legg, Incorporated (205) 324-3451 aclegg.com

City of Pelham (205) 620-6400 pelhamalabama.gov

City of Vincent (205) 672-2261 townofvincent.com Indian Springs Village (205) 987-2581 indianspringsvillage.org

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

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

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

Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 mtlaurel.com

FUNDRAISING Funding Solutions (512) 382-7270 funsol.com FUNERAL HOMES Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Cemetery (205) 988-3541 dignitymemorial.com/southernheritage-cemetery GLASS REPAIR & SERVICES Cahaba Glass Company (205) 621-7355 cahabaglassco.com

Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 westoveralabama.org Town of Wilsonville (205) 669-6180 wilsonvilleal.com Town of Wilton (205) 665-2021 wiltonalabama.com GOVERNMENT COUNTY Shelby County (205) 670-6550 shelbyal.com

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

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

Bent Brook Golf Club (205) 428-9600 BentBrook.com Heatherwood Hills Country Club (205) 502-4441 heatherwoodhills.com

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

City of Montevallo (205) 665-2555 cityofmontevallo.com

City of Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0100 vestaviahills.net

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

Inverness Country Club (205) 991-8608 iccalabama.com

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

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Shelby County Commission, District 1 (205) 669-6743 Shelby County Commission, District 2 (205) 427-4289 Shelby County Commission, District 3 (205) 665-9573 Shelby County Commission, District 4 (205) 663-7334

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FLORISTS Pelham Flowers by Desiree (205) 663-9028 pelhamflowersbydesiree.com

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

Shelby County Coroner (205) 669-3846

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

Shelby County Department of Development Services (205) 620-6650 shelbyal.com

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

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

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Shelby County Director of Public Works (205) 669-3869 Shelby County District Attorney (205) 669-3750 Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (205) 669-3999 shelbyal.com Shelby County Engineer (205) 669-3880 Shelby County Facilities & General Services Department (205) 670-6461 shelbyal.com Shelby County Finance Manager (205) 669-3943 Shelby County Health Department (205) 620-1650 Shelby County Juvenile Services (205) 669-3831 Shelby County Planning Commission (205) 960-7220 shelbyal.com

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Shelby County Probate Judge (205) 669-3713 Shelby County Property Tax Commission (205) 670-6900 Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (205) 669-4181 shelbyso.com GOVERNMENT - STATE Alabama National Guard / 22nd Recruiting & Retention Battallion (334) 271-7293

(334) 242-7600 State Representative Matt Fridy (205) 280-0260 State Senator Cam Ward (205) 566-6746 camward.com State Senator Jim McClendon (205) 467-2656 jimmcclendon.org State Senator Slade Blackwell (205) 324-7676 U. S. Representative Gary Palmer 6th Congressional District (205) 968-1290 palmer.house.gov U. S. Senator Richard Shelby’s Office (205) 731-1384 shelby.senate.gov GROCERS Sav Mor Food Outlet (205) 668-2315 savmorcalera.com HEALTH & BEAUTY Aesthetic Dermatology (205) 588-7000 dermatologistsof birmingham.com Rodan and Fields (205) 568-6261 jbparker.myrandf.com Shelby Dermatology (205) 621-9500 shelbydermatology.com HEALTH & FITNESS Gym Time (205) 624-4040 gymtime.fitness Iron Tribe Fitness 280 (205) 873-2135 IronTribeFitness.com

Alabama Senate (205) 620-0116

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

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

YMCA - Pelham Family Branch (205) 664-9622 ymcabham.org/pelham

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

YMCA Hargis Retreat (205) 678-6512 ymcabham.org/hargisretreat/ about_hargis/index.html

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS American Family Care of Calera (205) 319-8000 afcurgentcare.com

Senator Jeff Sessions Office (205) 731-1500 strange.senate.gov Shelby County Legislative Office (205) 620-6610 shelbylegislators.com State Representative Allen Farley (334) 242-7767 State Representative Arnold Mooney State Representative Corley Ellis (334) 242-7600 State Representative Dickie Drake (205) 699-7392 State Representative Jack Williams (205) 862-5041 State Representative Jim Carns

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ARCpoint Labs of Birmingham (205) 968-1090 birmingham-al-greystone. arcpointlabs.com Bradford Health Services (205) 419-3593 bradfordhealth.net Champion Sports Medicine (205) 664-3197 myphysio.com Elise Hearn, Shaklee Independent Distributor (205) 821-2270 elise.myshaklee.com It’s About Time Urgent Care (205) 657-1719 itsabouttimeuc.com

Juice Plus + (205) 332-5255 vickieverett.juiceplus.com Skin Wellness Center of Alabama (205) 871-7332 skinwellnessal.com TherapySouth - Helena (205) 624-4708 therapysouth.com HEALTH INSURANCE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 bcbsal.org HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTION Amedisys, Inc. (877) 828-2837 amedisys.com HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES Encore Resales Inc. (205) 358-7690 encoreresales.com Standard Furniture Company, Inc. (205) 664-4720 standardfurniture.net Summer Classics (205) 358-9200 summerclassics.com HOME HEALTH CARE Alacare Home Health & Hospice (205) 981-8000 alacare.com Alacare Home Health & Hospice (205) 755-6955 alacare.com Choice Home Care (205) 445-0705 choice-homecare.com Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice (205) 685-0421 comfortcarehomehealth.com Home Care Assistance (205) 438-6925 homecareassistance birminghamal.com Vitas Healthcare (205) 624-6310 vitas.com/al/birmingham-hospice HOME HEALTH CARE - NONMEDICAL 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 brownlumberco.net Coleman Construction, Inc. (205) 383-5472 colemanconstruction.net Sherwin-Williams Paint Store @ Alabaster (205) 621-8510 sherwin-williams.com Vinyl Designs, LLC (205) 222-2230 HOME SERVICES US Department of HUD (205) 731-2630 HOSPITAL

Brookwood Baptist Freestanding Emergency Department (205) 725-6800 brookwoodbaptisthealth.com Brookwood Medical Center (205) 877-1000 brookwoodbaptisthealth.com

(205) 701-4924 agents.farmers.com/al/chelsea/ joseph-buff Hairston Brown Financial & Insurance Services (205) 685-1333 hairstonbrown.com

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

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

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

Karen Ross Miller Allstate Agency (205) 620-1120 agents.allstate.com/karen-rossmiller-helena-al2.html

HEALTHSOUTH Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital (205) 868-2000 healthsouthlakeshorerehab.com

Kevin Martin - New York Life (205) 688-6635

Noland Hospital Shelby (205) 620-8641 nolandhealth.com Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 baptisthealthalabama.org/

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Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. (205) 663-1919 mrbuggs.com Vulcan Termite & Pest Control, Inc. (205) 663-4200 vulcantermite.com Wayne’s Environmental Services, Inc. (205) 985-7009 callwaynes.com PHARMACIES Davis Drug (205) 669-6713 PHYSICAL THERAPY Drayer Physical Therapy Institute (205) 668-6900 drayerpt.com TherapySouth-Pelham/Alabaster (205) 664-8404 therapysouth.com PLUMBING & GAS FITTERS Plumb-Tech, Inc. (205) 664-5324 PLUMBING SERVICES Roto-Rooter Services Co. (205) 518-7072 rotorooter.com PRINTING SERVICEs EBSCO Media (205) 226-8516 ebscomedia.com Minuteman Press (205) 621-2722 alabaster.minutemanpress.com

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Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market #4756 (205) 663-8762 walmart.com Wal-Mart Supercenter #5262 (205) 987-0108 www.walmart.com RETAIL - ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Woody’s Unique Junque’ (205) 451-6559 facebook.com/ woodysuniquejunque RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Danberry At Inverness (205) 443-9500 danberryatinverness.com Galleria Woods Retirement Community (205) 985-7537 brookdale.com ROOFING Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc (256) 232-1933 yellowhammerroofing.com RUBBER PRODUCTS Specification Rubber Products (205) 663-2521 specrubber.com SECURITY SERVICES Clear Solutions, Inc. (205) 618-8324 theclearsolutions.com Community Response Systems, LLC (800) 533-7201 communityresponsesystems.com

The Soccer Post (205) 783-5556 soccerpostbhm.com STAFFING EliteMark Recruiting & Training (205) 410-9772 elitemarkrec.com STONE SUPPLIER Cutstone Company LLC (205) 624-3538 cutstoneco.com STORAGE Attic Plus Storage (205) 969-1860 atticplus.com Metro Companies (205) 985-5074 STORAGE - FACILITIES Morningstar Storage (205) 685-0244 morningstarstorage.com Rafiki Mini Storage (205) 620-6748 SWIMMING POOLS Swimming Pool Services, LLC (205) 601-3385 swimmingpoolservices.net TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES Cornerstone Certified Public Accounting, LLC (205) 678-8033 cornerstonecpanow.com TELECOMMUNICATIONS AT&T - Alabama (205) 714-0523 att.com

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TIRE WHOLESALER Tire Engineers @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-2720 tireengineers.com

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

TRAINING Alabama Technology Network (205) 856-8000 atn.org

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Southern Veterinary Partners (205) 453-4760 svp.vet

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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday, Aug. 14, to mark the opening of Hilltop Montessori School’s Phase 3 facility.

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1. Bill Kreis, Sharon Wright, Cindi Stehr, Bill Segrest, Michele Wilensky, Jonathan Meadows, Matt Shell, Jim Crumley and Tony Renta.

2. Sherry Cook and Ashley Pigford.

3. Eddy Yang, Melanie Morrison and Mark Underwood.

4. Dana Gale and Cindi Stehr.

5. Nolan and Laura Woodard.

6. Noah Walton and Thomas Walton.

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Thousands of kids across Shelby County returned to classes in early August, marking the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year.

1. Addison Nemeth 2. Allie Lovell 3. Allison and Brody 4. Arlie Felton 5. Ava Barco 6. Cole Dawkins 7. Kennedy Evans with her parents, Robert and Yancey 8. Kai Hunter and Samiyah Hunter 9. Charli Gantt with her mother, Nikki 10. Grayson Dill and Carson Dill 11. Haleigh Moore 12. Katie Goss, Haley Trotter, George Trotter 13. MaLisa Savage 14. Nate Marler 15. Peyton Nelson

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Families, friends and students filled the bleachers at the Helena High School football stadium on Saturday, Aug. 19 for “Husky Day� to get a first glimpse of how the teams will look this fall.

1. Courtney Brown, Cloie Chapman, Brooke Chapman and Lexi Berry.

2. Hannah Jones and Molly Dillahunty.

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4. Blake Lambert and Sarah Bullock.

5. Stella Reynolds, Gracey Whipple and Remi Hildreth.

6. Rhett and Mary Nicholson with Scarlett Butts.

7. Ava Carson, Abigail Viola and Scotlyn Naron.

8. Morgan Turner and Brennen Smith.

9. Owen Davis, Tyler Butler and Drew Davis.

10. Makenzie Blalock, Lexi Ayala and Savannah Plunkett.

11. Greg and Christin Davis.

12. Katy Hare, Ashley Weidler and Elise Lovoy.

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Members of the Chelsea Business Alliance discussed the city’s new municipal court at its monthly luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

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The Albert L. Scott Library gave away more than 100 free pairs of ISO compliant sunglasses for the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21.

1. Austin Dennis, Sally Owen, Tina Garcia, Kaitlyn Garcia, Owen Dennis

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The Alabaster Teen Council hosted the fourth annual Back-to-School Bash, where teenagers were able to enjoy knockerball, a DJ, karaoke and more with their friends on Saturday, Aug. 19.

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Great benefits.

Apply online at beelman.com or call 205-665-5507.

Birmingham Hide & Tallow Immediate position for CLASS-B ROUTE DRIVERS FOR LOCAL ROUTE. WELL-ESTABLISHED 100+ YEAR COMPANY NOW HIRING ROUTE DRIVERS. HOME NIGHTS/WEEKENDS. LOOKING FOR HARD WORKING DRIVERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM. CLEAN MVR/BG CHECK REQUIRED. COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS: BCBC, 401K, PAID HOLIDAYS/VACATION, COMPANY FURNISHED UNIFORMS. CALL 205-425-1711 OR EMAIL: adria.lupien@bhtonline.com NOW HIRING CAMPGROUND MAINTENANCE Must have basic electrical/ plumbing/handyman/multi-tasker/ computer knowledge/customer service/communication skills/ fluent English. Ability to pass a background/drug screen. Send resume to tammy@abshop.com.

CAREGIVER Over 20 yrs experience.

Trustworthy. References upon request. 24/7. Light cooking, drs appts., will run errands.

CALL 205-566-4900

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Borden Dairy of Alabama, LLC NOW HIRING for Class B CDL Delivery Drivers at our Irondale, AL Branch. Six Months verifiable experience driving a Commercial Vehicle. Experience in customer service preferred.

Go to www.bordendairy.com to apply. (Careers, select location) Borden Dairy of Alabama, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BRIARWOOD APARTMENTS Now Leasing! Beautiful 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Mon & Wed 8:30am-4pm 535-A Hicks St Montevallo 205-665-2257 TDD #’s: (V)1-800-548-2547 (T/A)1-800-548-2546 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

DELIVERY DRIVERS Local Grocery Distributor in Alabaster seeking qualified drivers.

Delivery/unloading to multiple locations. Mon-Fri work week.

Requirements: Valid DL, clean driving record. Benefits: Competitive wages, bonuses, benefits, opportunity for advancement. Call 205-397-1782.

BTC Wholesale Distributors FOR SALE: Oracal Vinyl and Premium HTV Vinyl by the Foot or by the Yard C&C Trophy & Sign, Inc. 209 6th ST N Clanton CAGLE SOD FARM 419 Hybrid Bermuda • $1.35 sq.yd.

Meyers Zoysia • $2.50 sq.yd.

Empire Zoysia • $3.00 sq. yd.

DELIVERY AVAILABLE 662-365-3152 www.caglesod.com Carroll Fulmer Now Hiring Class-A CDL Drivers. Over-the-road positions Available. Dry vans. No hazmat.

Must have one year over-the-road Experience and a clean MVR. Competitive pay and bonus Package. Good home time.

Call 800-633-9710 ext. 2 CDL Drivers Needed!

HOME DAILY! •$850-$1250/week •Paid Vacation after 1yr •Medical/Dental/Vision Avail.

•New Equipment 2yrs Exp, Clean MVR, Drug Test Chris 205-446-5400 chrisgilliland01@gmail.com Regina (205)275-2293

rparker7770@gmail.com Danny (205)471-3177 dcgcfi@gmail.com FT Presser for Dry Cleaner.

Salary, vacation, holidays, health & life insurance. Must have reliable transportation.

Call Debbie: 205-588-6521 Hiring part-time salesmen for permanent morning shift Monday-Friday. $10/hour versus commission. Call 256•404•7897 and leave a message to be considered for the position.

PT Golf Course Grounds Worker Visit www.cityofmontevallo.com for detailed job description and on-line application or apply in person at City Hall, 541 Main St, Montevallo, AL 35115 EEO Got a Class A or Class B CDL? WE WANT YOU! We can even do OJT in some cases. We offer a NO overnight, NO Weekend 4-day workweek!

You need to be able to drive a manual shift or automatic transmission truck. On some deliveries you will need to be able to lift at least 75 lbs- just letting you know up front (yep–we have hand trucks and dollys though!)

We start early-so you need to be able to wake before the roosters– but we don’t work late nights.

We are a Birmingham based, family owned Company with a 90 year business history, so yeah– we are here to stay! Call 205-7954533 or send resume to trans@citywholesale.com Library Director Chilton/Clanton Public Library Master of Library Science preferred, with 5 years supervisory library experience. Applications available at Clanton Library circulation desk, email darlene@chiltonclantonlibrary.org or by mail to the Chilton/Clanton Public Library 100 First Ave Clanton, AL 35045 Ready to Work for the #1 Brand in the World?

Now Hiring Class A-CDL Drivers for Coca-Cola Bottling United. Go to www.cocacolaunited.com to apply!

Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is currently looking for a few good people for the following positions:

•PRN Dietary •PRN Housekeeping/Laundry •Full Time RN/LPN 7P-7A •Full Time CNA Night Shift •Part Time CNAs (Day and evening shifts) Please apply in person to: 22969 Hwy 25 Columbiana, AL 35051 Applications are accepted Monday-Friday 8:30A-4:00P. Coosa Valley Medical Center NOW HIRING! •LPNs: Post Acute Care •Respiratory Therapist: Sign on Bonus Email resume to: Blaine.Green@cvhealth.net or to apply, go to www.cvhealth.net Full Time and Part Time RN’s Needed for home health in Bibb, Shelby and Chilton counties.

Excellent Salary and Benefits.

Please send resumes to jobs@rubic.com or call 866-273-3984 DCH Health System Caring. For Life. $5,000 *Sign-on Bonus for full time RNs *For More Info Contact Annie.Miller@dchsystem.com Apply online at: www.dchsystem.com EXPERIENCED ASPHALT EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Dunn Construction is now hiring for the following full-time positions: •Backhoe Operator: Must be able to demonstrate use of front and back of equipment.

•CDL HAZMAT Drivers: Must hold current Commercial Driver’s License w/Hazmat endorsement, as well as clean driving record.

2 years experience is a must.

•CDL Driver Class B or A: Must have at least 12 months’ experience operating dump truck.

•Experienced Asphalt Equipment Operators •Asphalt Laborers: Looking to hire in Saginaw & Birmingham areas.

•In search of anyone w/previous asphalt operations experience.

401K, health, vision, dental, life insurance, paid holidays, PTO benefits. E-Verify.

To Apply: Go to dunnconstruction.com Click on “Working at Dunn, scroll to the bottom of the page & click position to apply. If you have questions you can emailcareers@dunnconstruction. com EOE/Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans

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PT/FT Farm Equipment Operator, Lawn Maintenance and Fork Lift Driver Needed Drug and Background Check Required.

Apply In Person: 150 Princeton Lane Jemison, AL 35085 Plumbing Service & Repair Technician Requirements: •Journeyman’s plumbing card •Experience in Residential/ Commercial service/repair/drain cleaning/sewer work •Clean-cut/self-motivated •Good communication skills •Clean MVR/background/ drug test Email resume: john@jeffcoat.us NOW HIRING MECHANIC Must be able to pass background check, drug screening, Needs own tools Apply at: Ellison Auto Sales 12 Ellison Lane Jemison, AL. ASE Auto Technician with Imports (German) experience.

Candidate should have: •strong work ethic •own tools Quality & craftsmanship are important. www.empireautohaus.com Welder Training Short Term Licensing Call for Details 866-432-0430 ESDschool.com Eastern Tree Service 24 Hour Storm Service www.ETSTree.org Experienced Professionals 205-856-2078 Quick Response Free Estimates $2000 SIGN ON BONUS NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT, is accepting applications for local drivers in the Calera and Leeds, AL, area. Must have Class A CDL, good driving record, 1 yr verifiable tractor trailer experience. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-668-3316.

LABORERS NEEDED INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR Faulkner Industrial Sterrett, AL • Pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check required.

• Random Drug/Alcohol screening also administered • Must have State DL or State issued ID. • Must be able to pass basic written safety exams after training • Must be physically fit.

Work includes use of personal protective equipment.

This includes ½ face and full-face respirator, must be clean shaven.

• Must be willing to travel, in and

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out of town work. Hotels paid by company and daily cash perdiem issued • OSHA 10 & MSHA a plus.

• Mechanic and Trouble Shooting Skills a plus.

• Pay depends on experience and personal skill sets. Pay starts at 12.00 for basic labor that meets all criteria above. Higher pay is available for higher skill sets or when skills are proven.

• Must provide work history and references.

Please call for application: 205-672-8556 Now taking applications for: •Cook •Bartender •Waitress •Line Dance Instructor for growing business in Clanton.

205-755-4949 or 334-235-0228 PELHAM LOCATION NOW OPEN: Monday-Saturday, 11am-8pm Sunday, 11am-2pm Try our ribs!

Ask about our daily specials.

309 Huntley Parkway 624-4461 ONLINE AUCTIONS www.GTAOnlineAuctions.com 205-326-0833 Granger, Thagard & Assoc.

Jack F. Granger #873 H&H Waterproofing Now Hiring Experienced Waterproofers Must be able to pass background check and drug test.

205-670-0090 DRIVERS Hanna Truck Lines is seeking Professional Flatbed Drivers. 53 cpm No surprises: Starting pay (all miles): 51 cpm, 52 cpm at 6 months, 53 cpm at 1 year.

100% Outbounds loads Pre-loaded & Tarped.

75% Inbound No Tarp.

Late Model Peterbilt Trucks.

Air Ride Trailers.

Home weekends.

Low cost BCBS Health & Dental Ins. Matching 401K. Qualifications: 18 months Class A CDL driving experience with 6 months flatbed; Applicants must meet all D.O.T. requirements.

Contact recruiting at 1-800-634-7315 or come by HTL office at 1700 Boone Blvd, Northport.

EOE Hardee’s Now Hiring •Crew Members/Hoover •Management/Calera Email resume to: hardees2007@bellsouth.net LPN’s, RN’s, CNA’s Full-time & part-time • 2nd & 3rd Shift Apply in person: Hatley Health Care 300 Medical Ctr Dr Clanton, AL 35045

Looking for a wonderful place to live?

NEW Meadow View Village Apartments. Columbiana, AL. Now Pre-leasing 2&3 Bedrooms.

Great Amenities Provided.

Call 256-560-0821 99 Eagle Lane info@hollyhand.com.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS Managers and Assistant Managers MONTEVALLO KFC 950 N. MAIN STREET MONTEVALLO, AL 35115 To apply send resumes to: Attn: Katie Badgwell 113 25th Ave East Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (205) 553-8621 Katie@jmfkfc.com

for Sales, Service, and Detail Shop. Apply with the receptionist.

205-755-3430

Part Time Apartment Manager Immediate opening for part time apartment manager in Clanton, AL. Previous residential property management experience and/ or Rural Development property preferred. Strong organizational, communication & computer skills. Ability to effectively multitask. Position eligible for health insurance and paid time off.

For Immediate Consideration Email Resume to: hiringdept0885@gmail.com Include in Subject Line: CLANTON Background checks will be run prior to starting employment.

CDL TRUCK DRIVER For Tree Service Also hiring for other full-time and part-time jobs.

Drug Test Required.

205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144

Shake up your career!!!

Are you looking for something new and FUN? Milo’s is always looking for great managers to come join our growing and dynamic team.

Apply online at miloshamburgers.com

Clanton Villas 2806 7th Street Clanton, AL 35045 1 Bedroom Units Rental Office 205-755-9377 TDD/TTY 1-800-548-2546 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and Employer.

Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Celebrating 100 years of justice, equality and fairness in the workplace.

BIRMINGHAM AREA INSULATORS LOCAL 78 THE HEAT AND FROST INSULATORS LOCAL 78 will be accepting applications for a fouryear Apprenticeship Program.

Applications will be accepted on Tuesdays only between 8:30am and 2:00pm at 2653 Ruffner Road Birmingham, AL 35210 205-956-2866 or craig@insulators78.org Applicants must be at least 18 years old and furnish proof of age. Applicants will be required to take a simple math test as well as an English comprehension test.

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is registered with the Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship Training and is an equal opportunity employer.

DRIVERS NEEDED $2,000 Sign On Bonus J & M Tank Lines, Inc. Class-A CDL Local and OTR Drivers. GREAT BENEFITS! Health Insurance $9 Weekly. OTR Drivers Home 2 or More Times Weekly. jmtankjobs.com or call Jeff Sandlin@256-245-3933

Kelly Educational Staffing® We’re hiring!

•Substitute teachers •Aides •Cafeteria •Clerical •Custodial positions Shelby County School District & Alabaster City Schools.

Please call 205-870-7154 -Equal Opportunity Employer-

Lovejoy Trucking Montevallo seeking an OTR Driver home once/twice a week Flatbed and Tarp experience, must pass Physical/Drug Screen Terry Lovejoy 205-746-2419 Jimmy Hatcher 205-283-9822

Hiring CDL-A Drivers Sign-on Bonus Great Benefits Local Domicile Work Apply online at: MerchantsFood Service.com/Careers

280 Location Opening Now Hiring 3 shift Managers Pay Rate $9-$11 20-25 Employees Pay Rate $7.75-$8.50.

Must have own transportation and flexible schedule. Apply at recruiting.talentreef.com/ momma-goldbergs-deli (205)503-6190 Montgomery Stockyard Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in Clanton. Call Lane at 205-389-4530. For other hauling arrangements, contact Wes in Harpersville 205-965-8657 Certified Crane Operator Position Must have current crane license for telescoping boom cranes, DOT physical. Birmingham Area Call 205-672-2403 for more information

WE HAVE JOBS! · Machine Operator- Moody · Packers- Moody/ Hoover · Paint Line- Moody · Pickers/PackersAlabaster Lyons HR www.lyonshr.com/career-search (205)943-4820

Ignite Your Career with Mspark!

For current openings, visit: www.mspark.com/our-company/ careers/ or send resume: apollard@mspark.com.

Mspark offers competitive compensation, benefits and a team-oriented work environment.

EOE.

Service Technician Top Pay, Benefits & Commission!

Mainline Heating & Air 400 Hillwood Park S, Alabaster, AL Or email resume to: ashley@mainlineheating.com (205)664-4751

INDUSTRIAL CLEANING IN VANCE Requirements: •18 Years Old •HS Diploma/GED •Able to work variable shifts/ weekends/holidays •Able to lift up to 50lbs constantly, stand on your feet for 8hrs •Able to pass drug screen/ background check Complete your application on line at www.naonsite.com

Marble Valley Manor Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments for Elderly & Disabled. Many on-site services!

2115 Motes Rd, Sylacauga 256-245-6500 TDD#s: 800-548-2547(V) 800-548-2546(T/A) Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer Are you a motivated professional? Are you looking for a dynamic career? Are you ready to control your own level of success? See why McKinnons’ is an exciting place to work and grow. Now accepting applications

Production / Manufacturing Vance, Alabama Starting pay: $12.00 – $14.50 /hr.

• Have 2 years+ Production/Manufacturing experience.

• Have Recently Lived in Alabama at least 2 years.

• Have A High School Diploma or GED. • Are at least 18 years old.

Complete your application on line at www.naonsite.com

Odyssey Early Schools Birmingham’s Best Daycare/Preschool is Seeking Experienced Teachers.

4 Year Degree Preferred.

Full-Time.

BEST Pay. FULL Benefits (Insurance, Leave, Holidays).

Call Annie Fine 205-991-0039.

Oxford Healthcare in Montgomery currently hiring certified CNA’s and/or Home Health aides in the Clanton, Marbury and Maplesville areas. Must be able to pass complete background check, have reliable transportation and have a strong work ethic. Serious inquires only. Call 334-409-0035 or apply on-line at www.Oxfordhealthcare.com Popeye’s Operated by PAP of AL, LLC Hiring at locations in Pelham & Sylacauga Apply online at: work4popeyeskitchen.com Cook/Server Needed Breakfast Shift (approx. 3am-1pm) Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.

Apply at: Peach Park Express 2320 7th Street South Class A CDL Drivers Needed Immediately for Dump Trailer Hauling • $2000 Retention Bonus • Local Hauling • Home Nights APPLY ONLINE: www.perdidotrucking.com Perdido Trucking Service, LLC 251-470-0355 AFFORDABLE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET Available where you live! Call Today for this Limited Time Offer! www.pbsinternet.com 800-266-4409 PLUMBERS & PLUMBER HELPERS Call or Text 205-432-9049 NOW HIRING Regional Class-A Driver Positions For Our Finley Blvd. Location •Competitive weekly pay (direct-deposit) •Full-benefits including 401K •Health/Life insurance •Safety Bonuses •Minimum weekly pay: $700(guaranteed) Call 270-250-3595 for more information or visit pylestransport.com to apply.

Regional Drivers are home every weekend and often mid-week for rest period.

FREON 12 WANTED: R12 collecting dust in your garage? We pay CA$H for R12 EPA cert, We pick up Call now for April pickup: (312)291-9169 sell@refrigerantfinders.com

3/2 Garden Home Calera Schools Easy access to HWY 31 & I-65 W/D hook-ups, Dishwasher Fenced backyard.

No Pets. Rent $1250 (205)433-9811 PRE-SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY Lead Teachers For 18-24mos AND Lead Teachers For Pre-School Age Morning and Afternoon Opportunities Call: 205-601-9482 or Email: queenmoore1956@gmail.com ROSS NEELY TRUCK LINES •NOW HIRING• TRUCK DRIVERS-OTR If you are a professional CDL A Driver, have two years experience,a good safety recrod, and want to GET HOME ON THE WEEKENDS apply online at www.rossneely.com or apply by email at jeff@rossneely.com Saiia Construction Co. ISO: CDL Long-Haul Drivers.

Requirements: OTR experience driving lowboy trailers; transporting heavy oversized loads; experience with heavy equipment required; ability to work in outside environments, safety-oriented, and team-player. Overtime available.

Great opportunity. Competitive compensation/benefit package.

Email: DVeigl@saiia.com or fax: 205-943-2258 JOIN OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM Schuster Enterprises, Inc, a Franchisee of Burger King, is looking for Management professionals who have a desire to join a team where people are the most important asset, where growth is based on ability and where opportunity is abundant.

Benefits: •Competitive wages •Health & Life insurance •Paid vacations •401(k) Apply online at: www.bkworker.com DRUG FREE WORKPLACE EOE Saiia Construction Company seeks equipment operators in the Alabaster area with the ability to operate various types of equipment including: dozers, excavators, rock trucks, and motor graders. 2+yrs. operating exp.

MSHA training a plus. Must have dependable transportation, able to work in outside environments, safety oriented, and team player.

We have day and night shift work, overtime is available.

Great opportunity. Competitive compensation and benefit package. If you are interested contact Johnny Pipp 205.943.2214 or email jpipp@saiia.com

Innovative Salon and Spa in Helena searching for talented, dependable Cosmetologist, Massage Therapist and Esthetician. Join the Serenity Team. Now accepting applications by email: serenity@serenity-salonandspa. com ServiceMaster is Hiring Part-time Fire Cleaning Techs WILL TRAIN! Must pass background check/ drug test, have reliable transportation & good driving record.

Serious Inquiries Call (205)424-4211 We are currently in need of experienced CNC Machinists.

Excellent pay and benefit package. Qualified applicants may apply at: Shelby Machine & Tool 160 Mullins Drive Helena, AL 205-621-6711 Order Selectors Food Dist. Center in Pelham Day-Shift: Mon-Fri. 40+ hours/week 10:00AM until finished (varies).

Salary: $16-20/hr after training.

Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, vacation & 401k.

Requirements: •Reading & math skills •Lift 40 lbs. repetitively •Work in -10 Temperature Apply in person: 8:30AM-5:00PM Southeastern Food 201 Parker Drive Pelham, Alabama 35124 resume@southeasternfood.com Immediate Positions!!!!

Positions needed: Warehouse • Sales Reps • Assistant Manager • Delivery Drivers • Customer Service.

Laid back atmosphere, good pay, plenty of hours available!

Company vehicles to qualified individuals! Call Andrew 9am-7pm • Mon-Sat at (205)490-1003 or (205)243-6337

Electrician - FT Supreme Electric, local-based company in Pelham. Must be willing to learn & work hard.

Go to: supremeelectric-al.com Print employment application under Contact Us. Mail to: Supreme Electric 231 Commerce Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 or call 205-453-9327.

TARGET AUCTION Advanced Real Estate Marketing 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com TaylorMade Transportation Hiring CDL Drivers for Flatbed Regional Division!

BCBS Insurance After 30 Days. To apply call: (334)366-2269 or email: s.smith@taylormadeinc.com The Painting Company of Birmingham Immediate openings for professional residential and commercial painters. Must be able to speak English.

Call 205-995-5559 HIRING EXPERIENCED CDL-A COMPANY TANKER DRIVERS IN YOUR AREA! Regional runs-Chemical hauls *Get Home Weekly!* **Earn $60K+ Per Year** Average 2,000-2,500 miles/week.

Paid product training-$800/week.

Full benefits+401K. CDL-A, 2-Years Tractor Trailer Experience, tanker/hazmat endorsements, passport & TWIC required.

Call 888-572-3662! www.trimac.com OTR Drivers Wanted 24 Years or Older Hazmat preferred but not required. Full benefit Package available.

Pneumatic tank equipment.

Dry bulk hauling. $500 SIGN ON BONUS Home every other weekend.

Apply online: Vernonmilling.com 800-753-1993

CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock.

Alabaster/Pelham Call Stephen (205)663-2822

Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website capstonedentalassisting.com or call (205) 561-8118 and get your career started!

SUNCREST HOME HEALTH CLANTON, AL Is Growing!!

We have immediate, full time and PRN needs for RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, and COTA’s.

MUST have one year of clinical experience!

Apply online at: www.almostfamily.com /careers.php For questions, please call the agency at 205-280-4663

Caregivers Needed ASAP! Competitive hourly pay.

Call Visiting Angels at (205)719-1996 to discuss.

$5000 SIGN-ON BONUS! HIRING CDL TEAM A DRIVER Apply online: www.westernintl.com Or Contact Corporate: Western International Gas & Cylinders 979-413-2140 or 979-413-2192 (EOE) Experienced Carpenter Needed Please Call 205-755-8555 or send resume to whatleybuilders@ businessmailbox.com Tree Nursery Worker Needed Responsible w/mechanical skills.

To operate forklift/farm tractors/ equipment/welding/ground maintenance/service equipment/ check fluid levels/clean after use.

Maintain safe/clean area. Requires valid-DL/reliable transportation.

334-365-2488 Wiley Sanders Truck Lines Inc $1,000 SIGN-ON-BONUS DRIVER PAY RAISE EFFECTIVE JUNE 2017!

Longevity-Bonus.

Quarterly Safe-Driving AWARD. Competitive Pay Package.

PAID Orientation.

NEW Fleet of Trucks.

Call 1-855-777-9785 & ask for Dale or Brandy.

Nights/weekends, call Jeffrey: 334-372-5049 Ron: 1-850-454-4276 Richard: 334-492-0803 Wiregrass Construction Company is seeking experienced asphalt CDL TRUCK DRIVERS. Must be dependable.

Excellent benefits.

Interested applicants may apply: 951 Dow Street Pelham, AL 35124 (205)620-4132 or 151 Piper Lane Alabaster, AL 35007 (205)605-0753.

8AM to 5PM, M-F. WCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

YARD SPOTTER Immediate Opening-F/T or P/T Class-A-CDL required to shuttle trailers from truck-yard to loading area. Benefits available for F/T positions.

Apply In Person: Woodgrain Distribution(EOE) 80 So. Shelby St., Montevallo 205-665-2546(Ext.207) ksenecal@woodgrain.com”

FLATBED DRIVERS OTR Flatbed Trucking Co. now hiring Company Drivers and Leasing Owner Operators with 2 yrs exp.

205-592-3422 www.watkinstrucking.com NOW HIRING CDL-A DRIVERS w/Haz. $5000 Sign-On Bonus.

Apply online: www.westernintl.com or Corporate Office: 979-413-2140

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WHY I LOVE SHELBY COUNTY

Katie Gray

Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen PHOTO BY JACK BAINS, SOUTHERN EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY

North Shelby County’s Katie Gray, 15, was crowned 2018 Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen this summer. As part of her community service platform, she is involved with the Shelby County Drug Free Coalition and Nicole’s Dancing Angels Foundation, and she is a member of Key Club at Oak Mountain High School, where she is a sophomore.

Her parents are Danny and Debbie Gray. She has a brother, Chase Gray. The family has three dogs named Bernie, Jake and Tucker.

What are you most looking forward to as 2018 Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen?

I am looking forward to promoting my platform “Above the Influence – A Drug Free Campaign” by speaking to children in schools and members of my community. I am also excited about meeting the citizens of Shelby County at the Columbiana Christmas parade and Liberty Day festivities.

What’s something interesting people might not know about you?

People might not know that I am cross dominant. Being cross dominant means that I can do one thing with one hand and everything else with the other hand.

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and do everything else with my left hand.

If we asked your friends what you’re most likely to be doing when you’re not at school, what would they say?

My friends would say that I could be found taking dance classes and hanging out at Exclusively Ballet and Dance.

If you could leave tomorrow for anywhere in the world, where would you go, and why?

I would love to go to New York City because I have always dreamed of seeing a Broadway show and taking a dance class at a professional studio. I also think that it would be fun to see the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall and to also see all of the city’s landmarks.

What’s your favorite local event?

I enjoy the 5K walk/runs that raise money for worthy causes such as Children’s Miracle Network, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Down’s syndrome and cancer research.

What do you love about Shelby County?

I love that Shelby County has many diverse activities within a short drive.

You can see a variety of concerts at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre and hike or camp at Oak Mountain State Park.

Shelby County is also home to many wonderful golf courses. There are also plenty of fun places to spend time with friends.

Proudly serving the area since 1983!

Shelby County’s ONLY Ford Dealer!

2016

Ernest McCarty Ford, Inc. 1471 1st St. N • Alabaster www.ernestmccarty.com

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