Shelby Living April 2017

Taking the next sip Chelsea couple’s dream of opening winery comes to fruition

Personal meaning Blue Horn’s artwork explores beauty in the ordinary

Singing because he can Marc Phillips shares his testimony through music

‘Everybody should be doing yoga’ First Montevallo Yoga Festival to be held in May

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FROM THE EDITOR

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pringtime has arrived and brought with it new ideas, new ventures and new experiences for people in Shelby County.

The seasons changing have little to do with the exciting milestones you will read about in this issue, but the start of a new season – a season marked by the renewal of our natural surroundings – seems like a perfect segue into the new seasons of life for our neighbors.

Matt and Robyn Lyons of Chelsea are opening their winery, Cat-n-Bird Winery, this month. After discovering a mutual appreciation for wine when they were dating, Matt and Robyn started experimenting with making different wines at home.

Feedback from family and friends who tried their wine was so positive that Matt and Robyn started thinking about how they could turn their hobby into something more.

On April 8, they will open the doors of Cat-n-Bird Winery to the public, bringing their dream of owning a small-scale winery full circle.

James and Jackie Hale have also given life to a new business based on a shared love of dogs.

The couple opened their boarding kennel, Canine Country Club, in December on their 13-acre farm near Columbiana.

After many years of operating James Hale Stables and working with show horses, James and Jackie were ready to explore a new business venture for which they both have a passion.

They have 15 dogs of their own and have been involved in animal rescue efforts.

At Canine Country Club, the couple has combined their love of dogs with services they see a need for in the area.

Those interested in yoga, healthy living and nature will want to know about a new event called the Montevallo Yoga Festival.

On May 20, the inaugural MoYo will be held on the University of Montevallo campus.The one-day festival will afford participants opportunities to practice and learn more about yoga and overall wellness.

This spring, I hope you enjoy reading about – and exploring for yourself – what our great county has to offer. To new beginnings! l

Emily Sparacino, Editor

Emily.Sparacino@shelbyliving.com ON THE COVER Matt and Robyn Lyons are opening their boutique micro-winery, Cat-n-Bird Winery, in Chelsea this month.

Cover design: Clarke Stackhouse Photography: Dawn Harrison

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FACING THE MUSIC Marc Phillips shares his reason for singing

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BREWING A BRAND Couple’s wine-making hobby leads them to open Cat-n-Bird Winery

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NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS Canine Country Club boarding kennel opens in Columbiana

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ART IN THE VINEYARD Annual festival features local musicians, artists and food

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THE ART AND POWER OF WORDS Locals participate in women’s rights march in Birmingham

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ART FROM THE HEART Chelsea artist and teacher helps students, adults find beauty in the everyday

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34 NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS Canine Country Club boarding kennel opens in Columbiana 40 FOR ‘THE LOVE OF YOGA’ Registration open for first MoYo, Montevallo Yoga Festival, in May 45 DAY BY DAY Resident excited to rediscover home county 46 SPRING FEVER Addressing the challenges of another beautiful Alabama spring

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THE SIMPLE LIFE

Finding time

John Daly

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o you find yourself trying to find things throughout your day?

Things like time to start or finish a project, time to plan for an upcoming meeting, time to follow-up with clients, time to write a few thank you notes, time to sit with a dear friend and catch Lisa Phillips, owner of SimpleWorks, up, time to visit family, go to the Simpleworks.guru movies, or even time to make that lisa@simpleworks.guru next dentist appointment? If you 205.981.7733 feel like you only have time to find Dory, then you may need to rethink a few places that time is hiding—and it’s simpler than you might think. Block social media. Block websites for a set amount of time through apps like SelfControl, Freedom and StayFocused.

Recent studies show the average person spends 57 minutes a day on Facebook and 10 hours in front of a screen. Say “no.” Easier said than done; yet, only you can say no to things on your priority list.

Honesty is what’s going to keep things off your plate and your workweek more streamlined. One thing. Multitasking actually costs you time, contrary to popular belief. When something takes the same brain power—you actually slow down both tasks with your attention and divided focus. You should never text and drive, or email while carrying on a conversation, because your brain splits the focus. Delegate. Most people resist this step because they say they can’t afford to have “people,” extra office help or even a housekeeper. Once you view your time as more valuable than money, you’ll have a different view of delegation. It’s hard to be all things to all people. Automate. The biggest hiding place for lost time is wrapped up in the tasks you do on a daily basis. When you figure out how to identify ways to do those tasks more efficiently and effectively, you will free up blocks of time. Before you go to bed. Make your priority list for tomorrow before you leave the office or head to bed. This will free up your mind for a better night’s sleep and help keep you focused.

As long as we’re breathing, time is something we will always be looking for. We’ll never have more than 24 hours in a day.

It’s up to you whether you waste it or whether you decide to go find Dory and Nemo with the time you discover with these tips.

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As long as we’re breathing, time is something we will always be looking for.

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Polar plungers brave waters As polar plungers emerged from the chilly waters at Oak Mountain State Park’s beach on March 4, some were relieved that the experience wasn’t as bad as they thought it would be.

Shelby County 911 dispatcher Casey Culp said the water was frigid, but once he stepped out of the water he warmed up quickly.

“The water was chilly but it helps that the sun is out and beaming down,” Culp said. “It’s all for a good cause, so you can’t beat it.”

That cause is the Special Olympics of Alabama. Special Olympics of Alabama, which has more than 14,000 athletes, provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, according to their website. Currently they offer 20 different sports in the state of Alabama.

A large part of the funding needed to operate these programs comes from events held by the Alabama law enforcement community. The Polar Plunge kicks off fundraising efforts for the law enforcement community.

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Debbie Sumrall said 70 plungers participated in the event and more than $13,000 was raised.

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City plans for baseball field The city of Helena is exploring its options to make way for a 125-foot baseball field for the Helena Miracle League project, an organization that allows every child a chance to play the game of baseball.

The Miracle League is trying to bring a league to Helena, and the plan is to raise funds entirely through donations over a two-year period for the new field and other amenities.

The Helena Miracle League’s mission is to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to play Miracle League Baseball, promote community support and sponsorship of Miracle Leagues and promote the construction of special

facilities that meet the needs of Miracle League players and their families.

Helena is working with the Helena Miracle League organization to find a plot of land roughly 2.5 acres that would include the 125-foot baseball field, ADA accessible restrooms, a pavilion area, concession stand and a disability accessible parking lot.

Other alternative uses for the field will include visits from nursing home members for exercise, kickball, soccer and Special Olympics events.

The first fundraiser, Dude Looks Like a Lady Womanless Beauty Pageant, will be held April 1 at 6 p.m. at the Helena Sports Complex.

Students win at science fair Student winners from the Hilltop Montessori School Science Fair were chosen to represent their school at the UAB-CORD Central Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair on March 4, which was held at the UAB Recreation Center.

Willa Rose Akins (center, fifth grade) won first place in the Behavioral and Social Sciences division for her project, “Bunny Bias, Chinchilla Choices,” and will be going on to compete in the finals in Huntsville on April 6-7.

Liam Falconer (left, seventh grade) won second place in the Engineering

division and will also compete in Huntsville at the state competition.

Emma Burke (right, eighth grade) received an award for outstanding achievement in the Psychology division.

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Council honors two Eagle Scouts

Club hosts winery owners The Highland Lakes Women’s Club met on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the home of Fran Stainback, president.

About 50 members enjoyed a wine tasting shared by Matt and Robyn Lyons of Cat-n-Bird Winery.

Their specially crafted Chardonnay and a Liebfraumilch were created in the soonto-be open winery located off Old U.S. 280 in Chelsea.

Door prizes donated by the Birmingham Zoo, Opera Birmingham, Red Mountain Theater, Everyday Treasures for You (Sherri and Mike

Mauter) and Cat-n-Bird Winery were presented to raffle ticket winners.

Following a brief business meeting and the presentation by Matt and Robyn Lyons, members enjoyed time socializing and snacking on refreshments.

The next general meeting of the club will be April 4 at 7 p.m.

Membership is open to residents of Highland Lakes subdivision in North Shelby County.

You can get more information about the club and the neighborhood at Highlandlakeswc.com.

Shovel test uncovers artifacts Archeologists conducted a shovel test at the donated Mahler property Feb. 24 and 25.

Bonnie Gums from the University of South Alabama came with a small team of experienced archaeologists to dig on a grid system to uncover any evidence that might be under the soil around the house.

The crew and about 20 volunteers worked in pairs on sites around the property, which borders Alabama 119.

In each pair, one person dug while the other screened the soil for artifacts.

The crew found a shell button, a metal button, broken bottles and

structural materials near the house.

Gums believed one piece of pottery they found to be from Britain in the early 1800s. The crew also dug up some bricks that interested Gums, as they might be evidence that another building once stood on the property.

On the ridge behind the house, they found artifacts from the prehistoric period when Native Americans lived along Shoal Creek. These included flakes from the making of stone tools and at least four broken pieces of projectile points. Gums said they even found a piece of Native American pottery closer to the creek.

Two Eagle Scouts recently earned praise from Alabaster city leaders for their hard work and dedication to the city.

Alabaster Mayor Marty Handlon presented Boy Scout Troop 532 Eagle Scout Joshua Bess and Boy Scout Troop 548 Eagle Scout James Nunnlee Mosely IV with proclamations honoring their achievements during a Feb. 27 City Council meeting.

Bess’ Eagle Scout project involved planning, organizing, raising funds and executing a project to construct a weather station at Creek View Elementary School.

Handlon told council members Bess achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at age 14.

In addition to earning his Eagle Scout badge, Bess also has a lengthy list of achievements, including earning 30 merit badges, filling troop roles of patrol leader three times, troop guide, den chief and quartermaster.

Mosely’s Eagle Scout project involved planning, seeking donations, organizing and executing the construction project “The History Hopscotch Game” at American Village.

In addition to earning his Eagle Scout badge, Mosely’s list of achievements includes earning 27 merit badges, filling troop roles of scribe, patrol leader and assistant patrol leader.

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Bluegrass event moves to Spain Park The sounds of guitars and banjos drifted through Spain Park High School on Saturday, March 4, as the facility hosted the Alabama Bluegrass Music Association’s 20th Annual Showcase of Bands.

The event featured performances throughout the day, impromptu jam sessions, food and more.

ABMA President David Boley said this year was the first for the event to be held somewhere other than the Bessemer Civic Center.

Spain Park offers a larger facility, better acoustics and a more convenient location, Boley said.

The day began with workshops focusing on all of the traditional bluegrass instruments: mandolin, guitar, acoustic bass, dobro, fiddle and banjo.

Professional instructors taught the hour-and-a-half-long workshops, which were free for ABMA members and $20 for non-members.

Food was offered by Bluegrass Barbeque and included meat-and-three options in addition to barbecue.

The ability to offer different food options was another reason for moving the event, Boley said. At the former location, only simple concessions were offered.

Boley is also the executive director of the Alabama Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and said that four of the 17 total inductees to the Hall performed at the Showcase.

One of those inductees who performed at the event was Jake Landers, who played with Iron Horse to cap off the evening as the last group to take the stage.

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Art in the Vineyard Annual festival features local musicians, artists and food Story by LINDSAY DYESS Photograph CONTRIBUTED

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n the fall of 2015, local musician Phil Dudley had an idea for an arts and music festival in Shelby County that would feature only local musicians, artists and food vendors.

Little did Dudley know that that dream would soon be made a reality.

Dudley approached Ozan Winery and Vineyard located in Calera about his idea, and they were more than happy to jump on board. Thus, Art in the Vineyard was born!

Art in the Vineyard was so popular in 2016 that it is back for another year of supporting local art, music and wine.

“I wanted to create an event that would bring the community together – artists, businesses and people who live in the area,” says Dudley.

Ozan Winery is the perfect setting for this event.

The serene landscape of the vineyard is the perfect place to relax, enjoy some local music and wine and soak up the beauty that Shelby County has to offer.

This year’s event will feature live music from local musicians 2Blu and the Lucky Stiffs and the Phil Dudley Band, an artist market of local artists and, of course, Ozan’s award-winning wine selection.

Join us at Ozan Winery in Calera on Saturday, April 1 from 3-7 p.m. for Art in the Vineyard.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance at Shelbycountyartscouncil.com or at the door.

This event is sponsored by the Shelby County Arts Council’s Junior Patrons Board.

Coming to the Shelby County Arts Council in April is legendary musician Damon Johnson.

Johnson has spent his rock ‘n’ roll career playing in bands such as Brother Cane, Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper and Black Star Riders.

Johnson takes over the Black Box Theater on April 8 for a special solo performance. Tickets are $25, doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Rick Carter of Rollin’ in the Hay joins us on April

22 for the CD release show of his latest solo project.

Carter’s Renegade Bluegrass style has earned him much notoriety not only in the Alabama music scene, but on a national level as well. Join us for Rick Carter’s CD release show on Saturday, April 22.

Tickets are $20, doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets for these shows and to check out our upcoming performances and classes, visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com, like our Facebook page or call 669-0044. l

Art in the Vineyard will be held April 1 from 3-7 p.m. at Ozan Winery in Calera.

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The art and power of words Locals participate in women’s rights march in Birmingham

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A participant in a human rights rally and march in Birmingham holds a poster that reads “A Woman’s Place is in the Revolution.

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n Jan. 21, one day after the 45th President of the United States was sworn into office, over 5,000 people gathered in Kelly Ingram Park, near the historic 16th Street Baptist Church.

In 1992, Kelly Ingram Park was completely renovated and rededicated as “A Place of Revolution and Reconciliation” to coincide with the opening of the Birmingham Civil Rights

Institute, an interpretive museum and research center, which adjoins the park to the west.

A central fountain and commemorative statues of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth are there, as well as other heroes of the civil rights movement which flank the circular “Freedom Walk.”

The gathering of bodies that day included all ages and races, all united in their belief that “Women’s Rights Are Human Rights.”

After a series of speeches, not able to be heard

by everyone due to the mass of the turnout, all took up their signs and became a stream of bodies that flowed around several blocks—the last of which united with the first, forming a unified circle in the final moments.

The posted written words and graphics were powerful and sincere statements of each individual’s perspective on human rights.

“Tweet people with respect,” read one, carried aloft by a male.

As I roamed with my camera, I felt I was, indeed, a part of history in the making.

Concurrently, in Washington, D.C., some 485,000 were present. Worldwide, 600 Sister Marches were held, with an estimated 3 million participants.

A sign overhead a woman in a wheelchair read: “I am 97 years old and I say Women’s Rights Are Human Rights.”

Others noted with a nod to our Southern heritage: “Y’all Means All” and “Yes, Even Alabama Stands for Equality.”

Participating that day were Evelyn Kathryn Wood, a University of Montevallo graduate, and her partner, Anthony Sutton.

Wood shared her thoughts: “One of the

greatest freedoms of our country is the right to peacefully assemble. It is important to take every opportunity to stand together in a positive way to declare that we will not quietly have our rights stripped nor silently watch as the rights of our peers are stripped.

“Now more than ever, we must stand in solidarity to ensure that ‘Never Again’ really means never, for all of us. I particularly admired signs that stood up for immigrants, universal healthcare and the environment,” Wood noted, “And those that referenced our faulty prison system and were against modern day racism. All of these issues are especially pertinent right now, and we as a community must — Evelyn Kathryn Wood come together and organize to overcome all of these.”

Born and raised in Birmingham, Wood has also lived in Tennessee, North Carolina, California and Louisiana and spent a number of years traveling around the country working on various farms.

“Everything happened so fast that day,” she

“Now more than ever, we must stand in solidarity to ensure that ‘Never Again’ really means never, for all of us.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: March participants display their signs. A participant holds a sign reading “We cannot all succeed when 1/2 of us are held back.” Another participant works on her poster for the rally.

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recalls. “I climbed up on the wall to take a picture of the crowds and then people started taking pictures of me. I asked Anthony to join me and it kind of spiraled.”

For Wood, the conversations that came after the march were the meaningful ones—discussions with people from various communities about what they were feeling and how it impacted them.

“I marched as a woman for women’s rights, but also I marched as a woman for black lives, for the environment, for immigrants, for blue collar families, for Standing Rock and other indigenous communities that are continuously pushed around for corporate interests, for the LGBTQIA community, for freedom of religion and freedom from religion, for the scientific community, for the disabled, for freedom of speech and the ability to live a peaceful life without persecution based on gender, race, orientation, nationality, religion.

“Working together will give us the opportunity to learn more about each other’s struggles, to challenge our preconceived notions and privilege, to act as allies in the fight for equal rights, to work better and stronger each time and grow our communities and as individuals because of it.”

The sign Evelyn Kathryn Wood created and carried is distinctively personal and thoughtful.

“It was a playful re-engineering of the French ‘Viva La Resistance’ popularized during the Nazi invasion of WWII,” she said.

Wood said the maintain fist is a long-running gesture standing for resistance movements and solidarity and is meant to be in the uterus as a symbol for the growth and fertility of the resistance movement.

“Essentially,” Wood concludes, “my baby is the fight for equality for children that already walk this earth.” l

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Art from the

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Chelsea artist and teacher helps students, adults find beauty in the everyday Story by EMILY REED Photographs by DAWN HARRISON

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hile art has always been a part of her life, it was the thought of tackling math problems for several potential majors in college that led Blue Horn to find her niche as an artist.

“From the time I was a kid I have always loved to draw,” Horn, 47, said. “Back in the day there were

no computers so we relied on ‘how to draw’ books or you sat in your room and thought up things to draw.

I didn’t have any art classes growing up, except one in middle school that I loved. Once I hit college, I was your average kid that did not know what in the world I wanted to do.”

Horn, who currently lives in Chelsea, attended the University of Alabama, and took a test to determine what career path she should consider.

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Greystone Elementary School teacher Blue Horn talks to a student in class.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Horn has been employed with Hoover City Schools for 23 years, and she has been teaching at Greystone Elementary School for almost a decade. Horn works on one of her paintings at home. Horn holds her dachshund, Bijou. Pictured is one of Horn’s acrylic paintings. One of Horn’s text paintings. Stories on the website Horn created, called People of Greystone, are displayed at the school. Students in Horn’s class work on their projects. Pictured is one of Horn’s cartoon paintings.

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entrepreneur, and I did not even really know what that entailed, so I thought I wanted to be like Jane Pauley and decided to pursue broadcasting,” Horn said. “My first class had 100 plus people, I walked in and thought, ‘holy mackerel,’ this is not for me, plus I stunk at math and found out math was involved, so I changed to advertising, which I really liked, but the classes were also huge and just not for me. I changed to graphic design, but once again math got involved, I tried education, but found it to be boring, and then I took an art education class, and that changed my whole life.”

Smaller class size, the ability to originate ideas and experiences, and learning ways to create art from different forms and mediums helped propel Horn to solidify a path she has been involved in for more than 20 years.

“Art just made sense, and after going through so many different options and ideas, it finally clicked with me,” Horn said. “I was able to explore, and really hit my stride.”

After graduating from the University of Alabama during a December term, Horn got a job working in Columbus, Ga. at three elementary schools where she did not have her own classroom, and traveled with her art supplies on a cart to teach the kids.

“It wasn’t too long after I started working in Georgia that I got a call from Hoover schools saying they had an opening,” Horn said. “Trace Crossings had only been open for about a year, and I told them I would be thrilled to work for them.”

Horn has since been employed with Hoover City Schools for 23 years, including 11 years at Trace Crossings Elementary School, three years at Shades Mountain elementary schools, and then at Greystone Elementary School, where she has taught for almost a decade.

“I did not have plans to become an educator,” Horn said. “I have always had an interest in art, so once I started taking art classes and figuring out what I wanted to do with my life, I figured I should probably start doing my own artwork,” Horn said. “I was always drawing on my own, but I never wanted to sell it, and then a couple of peers and colleagues suggested I give it a shot.”

Horn said she started researching what types of art consumers might be interested in purchasing, and

“Art just made sense, and after going through so many different options and ideas, it finally clicked with me.”

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worked to create original pieces for people to enjoy.

Drawing inspiration from the pop art movement, including bright colors, Horn looked to one of her favorite artists, Jasper Johns.

“I was staring at his art one day and thought to myself that I couldn’t be the only person who liked pop art,” Horn said. “I got the idea to spell out words, and add pictures and things to the words that are meaningful to people.”

Horn’s art debuted on the Birmingham art scene with appearances in Lucy’s Coffee Shop in downtown Birmingham, as well as Naked Art Gallery in Forest Park, where she sold pieces for about eight years.

“My name is easy to remember, so a lot of people got to where they knew somebody else that had one of my paintings, and that is how word of mouth spread,” Horn said. “As I got older, and kept teaching, I started getting away from my art a little bit. I still sell it, but I really enjoy getting to know the people I am creating it for, and finding out the things they like and dislike, because chances are these people are going to have this piece of art until they die.”

Horn enjoys quirky, bright, unique pieces of art, often that have a sense of humor attached with the piece.

“For me, art isn’t about the money, it is all about the personal meaning,” Horn said. “I chose to leave the gallery scene because I wanted to meet with the people who were buying my artwork. I like doing the mass produced type of stuff, but I also love getting to meet people and finding out more about who they are, and what they enjoy.”

PEOPLE OF GREYSTONE It was Horn’s love of art and people that compelled her to debut a new project at Greystone Elementary in 2016, featuring the stories behind the faces that walk the halls of the school she teaches at each day.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Horn embraces Bijou. Horn shows where she hand-stitched film negatives in her first mixed media text painting.

Horn’s painting of a dachshund. A cartoon painting.

New York, Horn proposed the idea to school faculty, and debuted a similar project called “People of Greystone.”

The goal is to feature every member of the student body including teachers, parents, those that make an impact on the school, and anyone Horn finds interesting to include in the project.

Horn, two parent volunteers and a peer helper from Spain Park High School, select a few individuals each week to photograph and briefly interview.

One of the parent volunteers transcribes the interviews to post on the website Horn created, PeopleofGreystone.com, and music teacher Sara Womack posts the stories to the People of Greystone Facebook page.

While the interviews vary with each individual, Horn said the common goal is to get to know the people she is interviewing.

“Kids love to be highlighted, and usually the interviews with kids can be completely random,” Horn said during an interview for the project in December. “A lot of times the questions will start our with something simple like ‘so, what is on your mind?’ Or, ‘tell me something I don’t know about you.’ The interviews with kids typically hop and jump all over the place. I roll with it, and the interviews with the kids are pretty hilarious.”

In October 2016, the project expanded into an art installation at the school where the pictures and interviews of the individuals are constantly changing.

“There is always someone new to learn about,” Horn said.

While Horn said she is not sure how long the website will last, she is enjoying seeing the positive reaction from the community.

One thing is clear about Horn’s project, as well as her teaching style with her students, and her personal art: having fun.

“If there is one thing I have learned throughout my life is that you have to have fun with things,” Horn said. “If you can’t have fun or enjoy what you are doing, is there really any point to it all?”

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Marc Phillips has been involved with music in many capacities – as a singer, a songwriter, a musician, a composer, a performer and a listener. He is the worship leader at Double Oak Community Church in Mt Laurel and leads music and worship at Gracepoint Church.

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FACING THE MUSIC

Marc Phillips shares his reason for singing Story by LAUREN DOWDLE Photographs by DAWN HARRISON

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usic is a way for artists to tell their stories — and a way for listeners to experience those same emotions with them. For Marc Phillips, music has been a way for him to share his testimony and give hope to others.

It’s not hard to see where Phillips, who lives in Indian Springs, found his love for music. His grandmother was a church pianist, his mother sang in a trio, his father sang and his uncle was in a quartet. “I’ve been around music all of my life,” he says.

Music was always playing in his home, whether it was Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams or a Christian song or hymn. He remembers being influenced by the British Invasion, as well, wanting to grow his hair out and join a band — and it wasn’t long before he did.

He’s been in bands like Hotel, Split

the Dark and, currently, Marc Phillips and Groove Daddy. Phillips has also toured with bands like Hall & Oates and Charlie Daniels.

“Marc is a skilled composer and arranger who can write pop, rock and adult contemporary music of all styles,” says Bruce Andrews, executive director of Shelby County Arts Council. “His music is melodic and meaningful and always has what I would call a groove.”

His musical career has covered being a singer, songwriter, musician, composer, performer, producer and arranger.

He’s also the worship leader at Double Oak Community Church in Mt Laurel and leads music and worship at Gracepoint Church — so it’s clear music and Phillips are pretty synonymous.

“It’s who I am and what I do,” Phillips says. “I really haven’t known anything else. Music has just been my life.”

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he needed to get it checked out. The first doctor said it was a swollen lymph node, but Phillips decided to get a second opinion. That’s when he heard the six-letter word everyone dreads: cancer.

The cancer was close to his vocal chords, and he was told he could lose the ability to use one of his arms. Within two weeks, he was undergoing radiation and chemo to treat his Stage 4 throat cancer. He also underwent several surgeries, including radical neck dissection.

It was during this time that he realized he wasn’t in control and God was the only one who could heal him. And that’s when God became very real for him, Phillips says.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Phillips plays the keyboard in his studio. Phillips is with his daughter, Lindsay. Phillips’ latest album is “Pouring It Out On Me.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Pictured is the cover of Phillips’s autobiography with Dr. Bill Naugher. Phillips’s work is varied and now includes music impacted by his battle with throat cancer.

Phillips plays the keyboard.

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gifted me to do.”

Although he wouldn’t wish his experience on anyone, Phillips says he wouldn’t change it for the world.

“Cancer, to be truthful, is the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” he says. “It caused my faith to become very strong. I wouldn’t trade a day of it.

“Cancer does change you and how you look at not only yourself but also how you look at God, your friends, work and life. Everything about you changes. Nothing about you will ever be the same.”

There wasn’t a part of Phillips’ life that wasn’t affected, so naturally that spilled over into his music. “It had to impact my music because it impacted my life,” he says.

He now shares his testimony and journey through his music, saying “cancer has been the

greatest witnessing tool I’ve ever had.” Another part of his testimony is that, as of March, he has now been cancer-free for 12 years.

“Marc is a man to be admired as he has literally reinvented himself after recovering from cancer,” Andrews says.

“He could have more easily removed himself from the music scene but instead put himself willfully on a faith walk that led him back to his creative potential. He is a creative force and a humble human.”

One of his favorite songs that he’s created — and truly hits home for him — is the titled track of his latest album: “Pouring It Out On Me,” which is available on iTunes and CD Baby.

This song has powerful words that highlight the journey he’s gone through: “I believe that love poured from your veins, hung on the cross and

took away my shame… I want to thank you Jesus for pouring it out on me.”

Listeners can hear the influence of black gospel, soul music and contemporary styles in his voice and album.

“Marc is a well-respected artist in the region and always is surrounded by equally seasoned and skilled musicians,” Andrews says. “If you see Marc and his band, bring your dancing shoes.”

As for what he wants to bring to people with his music, Phillips narrows it down to one word: “Hope,” he says. “I want to touch lives with lyrics that generate someone to think about their own life.”

Beyond his music, Phillips also shares his story in his book, “Pouring It Out On Me,” which is available on Amazon and Crest Publishers. Here’s what some well-known locals had to say about his book: “Read this story, don’t shy away from it, take in every word and never be the same,” write Rick Burgess and Bubba Bussey.

“Marc Phillips is a godly man of integrity, and it has been my honor to know him for almost 40 years. Perhaps best known for his musical talent and gifts, I know him better for his servant’s heart

and close relationship with God, even during some of his darkest hours when he was fighting cancer,” James Spann writes.

It’s easy to see Phillips’ influence, voice, testimony and determination have touched lives throughout the state and beyond.

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“Cancer, to be truthful, is the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” Phillips says. “It caused my faith to become very strong. I wouldn’t trade a day of it.”

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Matt Lyons pets one of the horses on his and Robyn’s 5-acre property in Chelsea.

RIGHT: A carved wooden lion head, resembling the lion on the Cat-n-Bird Winery logo, is mounted to a wall in one of the rooms of the winery.

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att and Robyn Lyons of Chelsea discovered a shared interest in wine as soon as they started dating several years ago.

Matt, 45, had been experimenting with the process of brewing wine at home before he and Robyn, 39, met through mutual friends. Robyn joined in, and by the time the couple married in October 2015, they had made about 1,000 bottles of wine together.

“We were just kind of living happy lives,” Matt said. “We were comfortable, but most of our friends wanted our wine.”

Request after request started pouring in from the couple’s friends and family members that wanted more than a sip of the wines they were making.

Matt and Robyn have full-time jobs. He sells software, and she is a physical therapist. Winemaking was only something they enjoyed doing together.

But, after so many requests, they entertained thoughts of their hobby maturing into a small

business.

They started dreaming of opening a winery.

In early 2016, Matt and Robyn discovered a farm home on a roughly 5-acre spread of property known to many locals as “the old alpaca farm” off Old U.S. 280 in Chelsea was for sale.

When they toured the property, they realized it could be a good fit for their vision.

“Immediately, we said we have to figure out how to turn this thing into a winery,” Matt said. “I said, ‘There’s 1,000 reasons this won’t happen, and there’s one reason it will.

Let’s shoot for the one.’”

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Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approval, Matt said.

In the meantime, Matt and Robyn started renovating the basement of their new home to accommodate a small-scale winery, or “boutique micro-winery,� as they call it.

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painting, decorating and the floors with brown paper bags spread out and covered with polyurethane to create a textured look under a smooth surface.

They created a production room, where all of the wine is made, and an events room outfitted with a screen, projector, sound system and several bistro tables, with space to spare.

When Matt and Robyn Lyons saw the property known to many locals as “the old alpaca farm” in Chelsea after it went on the market, they realized it could be a great place to pursue their dream of opening a winery.

Outside, they have a patio area and deck they plan to expand, plus ample backyard space they can work with to accommodate certain events in the future.

“Eventually, we will build a larger venue out there,” Matt said.

“If that happens, we will put in a ‘wine cave.’”

The walls in the tasting room are adorned with local artwork that visitors can buy.

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With their licenses in place and their business space ready, Matt and Robyn introduced the culmination of their work and dreams: Cat-n-Bird Winery.

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Robyn.

The winery’s name preceded the winery itself, Matt said. They came up with “Cat-n-Bird” as a creative name for a business when they were still dating.

The name also ties into Matt and Robyn and their three children, Emily (19), Ethan (15) and Sophie (13)

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Matt and Robyn did most of the work themselves to transform the basement into a boutique micro-winery.

Along with two horses, the couple and their children also have a miniature donkey, three cats and three dogs. The barrel room can be separated from the tasting area by a sliding barn door. The production room is where all of the wine is made and bottled.

Matt and Robyn pet their animals.

having a variety of animals on the property, including two horses, a miniature donkey, three cats and three dogs.

Since they don’t have a vineyard to grow grapes on the property themselves, Matt and Robyn use grapes sourced from places like California and Germany to make their wines.

“We have complete flexibility,” Matt said. “The fun part is we get to pick and choose. We buy whatever we want.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Matt discusses the production process for the wines he and Robyn make. Each vat can hold enough wine to fill roughly 250-260 bottles. The winery comprises plenty of indoor space for special events. Each barrel contains about 300 bottles' worth of wine. Robyn pets one of the horses. One of the couple's dogs looks on. Matt and Robyn bottle, label and cork the wine they make.

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Currently, they have Riesling, Chardonnay, Argentine trio blend, Moscato and Gewürztraminer, and they expect a variety of reds to be available in January 2018.

“We’ll do seasonal batches,” Robyn said, noting they want to offer an ongoing variety of wines.

They do everything themselves, from brewing to bottling to corking to labeling to pouring wine during tastings.

Matt enjoys researching wine and its production. He takes notes and keeps spreadsheets of all of the recipes.

The couple is planning a grand opening event for mid-April.

Already, they have held private tastings, corporate events and a wedding.

A private tasting and tour is $5 per person.

Following the grand opening, Cat-n-Bird Winery likely will be open one day a week for customers, in addition to private tastings and events.

For more information or to schedule a private tasting or corporate event, contact Matt and Robyn Lyons at (205) 610-WINE, on Facebook (@catnbirdwinery), on Instagram or at Cat-n-bird. com.

The winery is located at 11661 Old U.S. 280 in Chelsea.

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NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS Canine Country Club boarding kennel opens in Columbiana Story by EMILY SPARACINO Photographs by DAWN HARRISON James Hale plays with his dogs in the 400-square-foot indoor play area at Canine Country Club. RIGHT: Jackie and James Hale opened their new boarding kennel, Canine Country Club, on their 13acre farm off Shelby County 47, between Columbiana and Chelsea.

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ife is short, James Hale said, and caring for animals gives his life meaning.

“I do love animals,” he said, as he and his wife, Jackie, talked about their journey to opening Canine Country Club, a boarding kennel located on the couple’s 13-acre farm off Shelby County 47, between Columbiana and Chelsea.

Canine Country Club opened for business in December, but the Hales’ experience with animals – dogs and horses, specifically – spans decades.

In 1996, James Hale Stables was built on the property as a training facility for show horses.

“We train American Saddlebred show horses,” Jackie said.

The Hales have had as many as 40 show horses in training. They enjoy working with the horses,

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Twenty-one runs line the 3,200-square-foot, climatecontrolled kennel area at Canine Country Club. On the property is a 50-footby-150-foot fenced-in area where boarders can have supervised free time outside.

With about 15 dogs of their own, the Hales felt opening a boarding kennel was a “natural fit” for them. They converted half of the main barn on their property into the kennel area by removing 14 horse stalls. The indoor play area is covered with a turf-like material that can be washed and drained.

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but could not overlook the amount of energy required to train and care for as many as 40 horses at a time.

“He wanted to scale back,” Jackie said of James. “We love the horses, but they’re very labor intensive.”

In 2016, 20 years after opening the stables, James and Jackie decided to downsize the horse training and pursue James’ longtime dream of operating a dog boarding kennel, a “natural fit” for them, according to Jackie.

“We’ve been talking about doing this for 10 years,” Jackie siad. “We love dogs. The kennels are our retirement plan.”

They have 15 dogs, some of which are rescues, at home. For James, “his dogs are his hobby,” Jackie said.

In September, they started the process of converting half of the main barn into a 3,200-square-foot, climate-controlled kennel area

by removing 14 horse stalls.

The kennel area consists of 21 runs, or “clubhouses,” measuring 4 feet by 6 feet. Each clubhouse comes with a cot and a blanket, along with any personal items pet owners leave with their dogs, such as toys and treats.

Ten of the 21 clubhouses have doggie doors that open to a 4-foot-by-4-foot enclosed patio area under the roofline of the facility.

While the patio gives dogs the freedom to enjoy fresh air and a view of the outdoors, it doesn’t replace their daily walks and exercise time, Jackie said.

“We hand-walk them and turn out,” Jackie said, noting an outdoor 50-foot-by-150-foot fenced-in turnout area, where each dog or dogs from the same family are allowed to roam freely for set periods of time under the Hales’ supervision. “We’re glad to have that (area).

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“We give people the option of them being able to play with other dogs or not.”

Jackie said they have room to install as many as a dozen additional clubhouses in the facility if the need arises.

“We’re just going to wait and see what people want,” Jackie said.

An indoor play area measuring 400 square feet sits in the middle of the facility and serves as a place for each dog to use when they are let out of their runs.

Used in professional boarding kennels, the “grass” covering the area’s elevated surface resembles turf and sits on a grate that allows water to drain below.

The couple emphasized that Canine Country Club can accommodate dogs with special needs. If a dog needs a dose of its medication at 10 p.m., for example, they can meet such a need since their home is a minute’s walk away from the facility.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Jackie gets a “kiss” from one of the couple’s dogs. Each “clubhouse” comes with a blanket and a clipboard for information about each dog. Caring for people’s dogs is the primary focus of the Hales at Canine Country Club. Paw prints mark the concrete at the facility. Owners can leave personal items, such as toys and treats, for their dogs when they board them at Canine Country Club.

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medication.

They kept a dog over Christmas that had cataract surgery and was diabetic, Jackie said.

“We decided when we started this we wanted to promote the fact we can handle special needs dogs,” she said. “We take special requests and try to meet people’s needs.”

Although they don’t provide extensive grooming services, they offer bath and blow-dry services for dogs boarding.

When the kennel is not at full capacity with boarders, James and Jackie plan to partner with Shelby Humane Society and other rescue groups to host adoption events and to possibly foster dogs in need of special care or medical attention before they go to their new homes.

“We are excited about working with some rescue groups,” Jackie said. “We can recoup a dog that’s maybe just had surgery and needs rehab.”

Select retail items, including Perri’s Leather dog collars and leashes, are available for purchase in the front lobby of Canine Country Club.

Jackie’s mother, who owned a boarding kennel in Birmingham when Jackie was a child, has helped the couple start Canine Country Club.

“She’s had a good time helping us get this off the ground,” Jackie said.

Ashton Hale, James’ daughter who is a veterinary technician, lives neraby and helps at Canine Country Club part-time.

The Hales plan to hire part-time workers to help at Canine Country Club sporadically throughout the spring and summer.

They hope to continue adding amenities to the kennel area – perhaps a big screen TV mounted to the wall, for starters – to create a pleasant atmosphere for the four-legged guests of Canine Country Club.

“He (James) just wants to make this as homey as we can,” Jackie said, adding their primary focus is providing the best care and showing compassion for every animal that comes into their kennel.

“You’ve got to care, and think, and worry,” James said. “That means more to me … just to care.”

Canine Country Club is located at 6720 Chelsea Road in Columbiana.

For more information, call (205) 258-2582, email CanineCountryClubAL@gmail.com or visit Caninecountryclub.pet. l

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Cairisti Britton and Diane Landers, who created MoYo and is a University of Montevallo adjunct faculty member, hold a yoga pose on the UM campus.

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For ‘the love of yoga’ Registration opens for first MoYo, Montevallo Yoga Festival, in May The University of Montevallo is a perfect setting for the festival because of its serene park-like campus and beautiful historic buildings.” hat do you get when you mix Landers said inspiration for MoYo came from Montevallo and yoga? “the love of yoga, in all its manifestations, and MoYo, of course.

On Saturday, May 20, the first- the belief that everyone should know, even if it’s a little bit, something about it.” ever Montevallo Yoga Festival, nicknamed MoYo, “The tools that yoga provides are needed by will commence on the University of Montevallo everyone,” Landers said. “We started young with campus. our free teen and family summer yoga camps The one-day indoor and outdoor festival will offered through the university. With several years’ be held in many areas of the campus, including experience and encouraged by fellow teachers, the dance studio, Main Quad, Wills Quad, Myrick neighbors, friends – folks who feel as strongly Hall and the Student Activity Center. It will also include a vendor expo, a Concert on the Green and as we do that everybody should be doing yoga – we took the next step.” door prizes for attendees.

Sharing the UM campus and “MoYo will be the first of its kind in Alabama,” community with visitors, and said Diane Landers, MoYo creator and University cultivating and appreciating an of Montevallo adjunct faculty member in already impressive group of kinesiology. “The Birmingham metro area has studios and teachers in the a thriving yoga community, and we believe the metro area, were further MoYo Festival will add value to those already interested in yoga as well as introduce the practice motivation to create MoYo, according to of yoga and healthy living to those that have been Landers. curious but didn’t know where or how to start.

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ABOVE: Trent Jones practices the same pose as Landers and Britton. LEFT: According to Landers, yoga is a 5,000-yearold discipline derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “union,” and is about harmonizing the body with the mind and breath through means of breathing techniques, yoga poses and meditation.

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“Hosting a yoga and wellness festival at the University of Montevallo just makes sense,” said Kelli Holmes, director for the Office of Partnerships and Outreach. “The beauty of our historic buildings and ‘park like’ campus embodies the serenity needed to practice the art of yoga.”

The Office of Partnerships and Outreach is helping the MoYo team, which consists of one UM faculty member and two UM alumni, coordinate the event.

Yoga, a 5,000-year-old discipline derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “union,” is about harmonizing the body with the mind and breath through the means of various breathing techniques, yoga poses and meditation, Landers said.

“Many think of yoga only as a physical exercise where people twist, turn, stretch and breathe in the most complex ways, (but) these are only the superficial aspects,” she said. “Through physical, mental and emotional discipline, yoga allows an individual to explore personal insight, helping

to create a healthy mind, body and soul. The practice of yoga offers a variety of health benefits, including: increased flexibility and balance, increased strength and energy, better sleep, a boost in metabolism, can reduce stress and anxiety, aids in improving memory, and it helps to improve digestion, and those are only some of the benefits.”

Attendees need to bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement, along with blankets or folding chairs for the concert.

Five vendors have been confirmed, but organizers anticipate a total of 15-20 vendors to participate.

The schedule is as follows: meditation on the green, 8-8:20 a.m.; breakfast and registration, 6:30-8 a.m.; classes, 8:30-9:15 a.m.; classes, 9:3010:45 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; classes, 12:30-1:45 p.m.; classes, 2-3:15 p.m.; classes, 3:304:45 p.m.; dinner, 5-6:30 p.m.; and concert on the green, 7-9 p.m.

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“MoYo is designed to attract those interested in yoga, nature, healthy living, wellness, fitness, natural healing, meditation and mind and body connections,” Landers said.

“By offering a little bit of something for everyone: all levels, from the very experienced to the curious, this event proves to be welcoming to all.”

Trained instructors will guide beginners on correct posture, meditation techniques, healthy lifestyle tips and more.

In addition, more advanced participants will enjoy yoga sequences that work the body from every angle and challenge them to test their limits in exhilarating advanced poses, Landers said.

Each mealtime during the event will offer healthy food combinations that participants can model at home.

Event tickets for meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), a T-shirt and the concert are $60 each. Event tickets for just the T-shirt and concert (no meals included) are $40 each.

An add-on option is a room in an on-campus residence hall on the night of Friday, May 19, for $20. Limited rooms are available.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Britton and Landers partner for a pose. Jones plays the guitar during a yoga class.

Britton and Landers practice the warrior pose. Landers leads a yoga class at UM.

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can range from $15-$25. MoYo Festival participants will be able to enjoy five sessions (yoga, Tai Chi, wellness, meditation, etc.) for the same price as taking two sessions at a studio.”

Those interested in participating can register at Montevallo.edu/partnerships until May 1.

Sponsorship opportunities of varying levels are available for companies interested in promoting their business to a gathering of people from all over the area.

For $1,500, a presenting sponsor will have a vendor booth, vendor logo on printed materials, website, event signage and a T-shirt, along with 10 armbands.

For $1,000, a concert sponsor will have a vendor booth, logo on printed materials, concert event signage and a website, along with seven armbands.

For $500, a food sponsor will have a vendor

booth, vendor logo on printed materials, a website, event signage in the cafeteria and five armbands.

For $100, a contributing sponsor will have a vendor booth (one table and two chairs), name on printed material and two armbands.

For $50, a vendor sponsor will have a vendor booth (one table and two chairs), meals and one armband.

For more information, visit the Montevallo Yoga Festival pages on Facebook and Instagram, or contact the Office of Partnerships and Outreach at (205) 665-6077 or partnerships@montevallo.edu.

“Montevallo Yoga Festival is more than yoga,” Landers said. “We want to celebrate and congratulate all those who wish to live a more healthy life and to provide them those tools. The support of the UM Office of Partnerships and Outreach is allowing those ideas to come to life.” l

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ou know, in the general scheme of things, most people don’t give prefixes much thought. They are hardworking, responsible and oftused parts of speech. But, aside from grammar teachers, they don’t get much respect on a day-to-day basis.

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A Day in the Life Antiques, Vintage, and Design My name is Rene’ – and it ADayintheLifeal@ contains one of my favorite prefixes gmail.com – re. Did you know the French word for born is ne’? So, if you add the prefix re (meaning again and again) to ne’ – not only do you get my name, you also get the word meaning “reborn.”

Thus, as spring begins its “re-birth” or “renaissance,” Rene’ begins a new column.

Someone once said, “You can never go home again.” I beg to differ, because after being away for many years, I did just that about 22 years ago. I’ve spent the intervening time rediscovering my home county and I want to share some of what I have found with each of you.

I live in Alabaster, but as a former teacher and administrator with Shelby County Schools – I feel as though my community is really the entire county. I don’t need to tell you how fortunate we are to live here, in this place at this time, but I do want to introduce you to some of the people and places that provide a certain richness to our lives.

We have amazing neighbors reinvesting, reusing, restoring, retelling, recreating and restarting things – over again and again. It is also the reason for our fantastic diversity. After many years in education, I am in the process of returning to my career roots and doing some reinvention of my own. And, schools, sites and businesses around the county provide chances for individual recreation and renaissance. These stories need to be shared and I hope to do just that – to provide a snapshot of “A Day in the Life” of us. I hope that these snapshots will bring “new” names, stories, places and people to you in a way that will reflect my immense appreciation for where we live. Looking forward to sharing our journey, day by day. l

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Spring fever Addressing the challenges of another beautiful Alabama spring Story by DR. LYNETTE ZILLS Photograph CONTRIBUTED

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lthough I didn’t grow up in Alabama like my husband did, the injuries and illnesses I’m treating this spring at St. Vincent’s Urgent Care at One Nineteen are much like what my friends and family experience in rural Illinois.

While warmer weather assures us that winter is over, we can still have viruses and bacterial infections that pop up at the worst possible moment.

Somehow fevers always seem to spike when physicians’ offices are closed.

But as you and I know, illnesses aren’t our only spring challenges. Sprains, strains and lacerations are more likely to happen when weekend warriors attack that overgrown shrubbery – or slide into second base. Although no one wants to visit an emergency room for something that’s not life threatening, a fish hook that gets stubbornly embedded on Saturday afternoon can’t wait until a Monday morning doctor’s appointment.

I guess that’s why I chose decades ago to not only specialize in family medicine, but in urgent care. It’s rewarding to be able to meet the immediate needs of patients when they can’t see their primary care doctor right away.

Although Urgent Care is no substitute for the emergency room – and we urge anyone to call 911 if they are experiencing any symptoms of a lifethreatening emergency – we can address minor injuries and acute illnesses, including strep throat, colds, gastroenteritis and other all-ages concerns.

If our patients aren’t yet connected with a primary care doctor or need a specialist’s follow-up, we can help them connect with physicians who can provide that ongoing care.

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evening run or game.

Others will use our online check-in option to reserve their spot in line, so an emerging ear infection can be easily addressed on their way home from work. We’ll see some of those weekend warriors on Sunday after they discover that overgrown shrubbery included a poison ivy patch.

So whether it’s the flu or a fish hook, we’re always happy to help as area residents address the challenges of another beautiful Alabama spring.

St. Vincent’s Urgent Care on the One Nineteen campus (just off U.S. 280, at 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Hoover) now offers online check-in at stvurgentcare.com, so patients can reserve their spot and wait at home. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 1-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 408-2366. l Dr. Lynette Zills is the medical director at St. Vincent’s Urgent Care on the One Nineteen campus.

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Business Connections Chamber Holding “Ready to Shred” Recycling Day on April 21 Presenting Sponsor:

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The Work Group is planning to have an on-site mobile truck for document destruction and an E-Waste recycling drop off area. Below are items that are acceptable E-Waste items: Computers and electronics Cell phones Communications equipment

Computers DVD players Household appliances Laptops Miscellaneous electronics Miscellaneous office machines PDAs or handheld games Printers Servers, routers or hubs Stereo and audio components

Hosted by:

VCRs For more information, contact Payton Thomas, Manager, Business Development & Support, 6634542, ext. 105 or payton@ 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 April 13! We encourage you to join your fellow investors and Chamber staff for business networking and to learn how to maximize your investment. Whether your firm is a new -- or long-time

investor -- you’ll want to make plans to join us from 11:30AM1:00PM at the Chamber, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, to make sure you and your colleagues are taking full advantage of your annual investment.

A complimentary lunch

Presenting Sponsor

provided by 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 April 12 to reserve your place.

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Keeping It Clean & Green in 2017 -- We’ve Got You Covered!

The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group is holding its 2nd Annual “Ready to Shred” Recycling Day from 10:00AM until 2:00PM on Friday, April 21. The event, presented by Gone For Good Document & E-Waste Solutions (founded in 2006 by United Cerebral Palsy now known as United Ability) encourages safe and secure recycling of items and is being hosted by the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater

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Greater Shelby Chamber’s April Community Luncheon “4th Annual Student & Educator of the Year” The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its 4th annual Student and Educator of the Year recognition program. Educators play a vital role in the lives of Shelby County children, impact our communities every day and help develop the workforce which our Shelby County businesses and organizations will need in the years ahead. As such, the Chamber holds this recognition program to celebrate excellence in the teaching profession and inform our community

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of the exceptional quality of instruction delivered throughout Shelby County. All nominees will be recognized and two recipients (elementary and secondary educator) will receive a one-time financial investment to assist their continuing development.

Shelby County students are our potential business and community leaders and will comprise a significant portion of our workforce in the future.

The Chamber will recognize all of the nominees and announce the recipients at the April 26

Community Luncheon which is presented by America’s First Federal Credit Union.

All students and educators were nominated by their principal.

The luncheon will be held from 11:00AM until 1:00PM on April 26 at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Investment is $20 investors, $30 “Future” investors. Reservations are requested by noon Monday, April 24. Register by calling the Chamber at 663-4542, email info@shelbychamber. org or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.

Trust matters.

INTRODUCING SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTS Visit amfirst.org to learn more.

Available to qualifying members only.

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NETWORK280 Offers Opportunity for New Contacts Are you looking to expand your contacts on the Highway 280 corridor? NETWORK280 can help you with that by providing businesses with an excellent opportunity to make them! The next NETWORK280, presented in 2017 by 280 Living, will be held on Tuesday, April 11 from 4:30PM until 6:00PM at host

Presenting Sponsor:

sponsor, Outback Steakhouse 280, (5231 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35242). Bring plenty of cards and plan on

Hosted by:

meeting lots of new contacts at this event.

The cost is $10 per person for Chamber investors and $20 per person for “Future”

investors and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and two beverage tickets. Reservations are requested by noon on Monday, April 10 to assist in preparation, so please contact the Chamber via email at info@shelbychamber.org, by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber. org.

Greater Shelby Chamber Now Accepting Small Business of the Year Nominations Support by phone at 6634542, ext. 105 or via e-mail at payton@shelbyhamber.org.

Small business, which employs half of all private sector employees, generates roughly 70% of new jobs annually and accounts for one of every 13 U.S. workers, truly is the backbone of our economy both nationally and locally.

What’s more, roughly 75% of our 1,000+ Chamber investors are companies which employ 25 or fewer

Presenting Sponsor:

people. So you can see why small business is vitally important to our economy.

The five categories are: Category I: 1-5 Employees, Open 1 Year or More Category II: 6-10 Employees, Open 1 Year or More Category III: 11-20

Employees, Open 1 Year or More Category IV: 21+ Employees, Open 1 Year or More Category V: Less Than 25 Employees, Open Less Than 1 Year All nominees will be recognized and the recipients will be announced at the fourth annual Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, May 24 at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena.

Second Quarterly Industry Tour to be Held at Shelby County College and Career Center The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group is holding its second Quarterly Industry Tour, presented in 2017 by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., from 10:30AM until 12:30PM on April 11 at the Shelby County College and Career Center in Columbiana.

The Shelby County College and Career Center serves

seven different high schools in the Shelby County School District. The Center provides work-based training and skills in its eleven different programs for high school juniors and seniors: Automotive Technology, Collision Repair, Construction, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Healthcare Science, Landscape Design, Plumbing, Public Service, Robotics, and Welding.

Presenting Sponsor:

There is no cost to tour the facility however reservations are requested to assist in preparation.

Register online at www.shelbychamber.

Participants will meet on site org by Thursday, April 6 at 701 Highway 70, Columbiana, or contact Payton Thomas, AL 35051. After touring the Manager, Business Support facility participants are invited & Development at payton@ to enjoy lunch prepared by shelbychamber.org or 663-4542 the Culinary Arts Department. ext. 105.

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The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its fourth annual Small Business of the Year in five categories as part of its 2017 Small Business Celebration sponsored

by Regions Bank and scheduled in the month of May. Completed nomination packets are due to the Chamber by April 27 at 5:00PM. Nomination packets are available by contacting Payton Thomas, Manager, Business Development &

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Welcome New Investors (as of 1/27-2/22/2017)

Johnson Companies LLC LegalShield - Andrew & Lizzi Wilkerson Murphy USA Inc. Schaeffer Eye Center of Greystone Stewardship Investment Planning Still Serving Veterans Vicki Lugar, Real Estate Guru

Hoover Alabaster Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham Alabaster

Web Design & Services Legal Services Convenience Stores Eye Care Financial Institutions Community/Service Organizations Real Estate - Residential

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

Celebrating Growth

2017 Ribbon Sponsor

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.

A ground breaking ceremony was held recently for Murphy USA #7240 at the Propost Promenade, Alabaster. District Manager Ishtiaq Farooqui and Director of Operations John Wendel were joined by County Commissioner Ward Williams, Mayor Marty Handlon, City Officials along with employees and Ambassadors.

Congratulations to SERVPRO of Birmingham on the recent expansion of its facility in Pelham. Owner David Wilson held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House to mark the event and was joined in support by family, Mayor Gary Waters, City Officials and Ambassadors.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held recently at The Soccer Post of Birmingham/ Inverness Corners to celebrate its Grand Opening.

Owners Michael and Alex Houghton cut the ribbon and were joined in support by family and Ambassadors.

Congratulations to Joseph Buff Insurance Agency on its Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting celebration in Chelsea. Owner Joseph Buff cut the ribbon and was joined in support by his wife, Mayor Tony Pickelsimer, friends, colleagues and Ambassadors.

Congratulations to eCO Credit Union on their Grand Opening in Alabaster. CEO Joey Hand and Branch Manager Leah Bailey cut the Celebratory Ribbon and was joined by staff, Mayor Marty Handlon, City Officials and Ambassadors.

Congratulations to Wesley Guy State Farm Agency on its Grand Opening in Alabaster. Owner Wesley Guy cut the Celebratory Ribbon and was joined in support by his wife, Alabaster City Officials and Ambassadors.

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Investors gathered for a great evening of networking at the Chamber’s first quarterly Business After Hours event held at Brookwood Baptist Freestanding Emergency Department, Greystone. Thank you to Sawyer Solutions for being the 2017 presenting sponsor of these events.

The Chamber held its first quarterly Industry Tour at Vulcan Information Packaging, Vincent. Sponsored in 2017 by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., Industry Tours give investors an opportunity to learn about existing businesses and industries in Shelby County.

Congressman Gary Palmer held an “Eggs & Issues” event to provide a Washington update recently. The event was co-hosted by the Greater Shelby County, Homewood, Hoover, Montevallo, Mountain Brook, South Shelby and Vestavia Hills chambers of commerce.

Thank you to ARC Realty for being the presenting sponsor of the “State of our Communities” Luncheon this year. We appreciate your support.

Congratulations to Cindy Edmunds, ARC Realty for earning Ambassador of the Month. Thank you to NobleBank & Trust for being the 2017 sponsor of this program and to Coleman Construction for providing the Ambassador prize each month.

The Chamber held its “State of our Communities” Luncheon which featured the mayors from Shelby County providing updates on their respective municipalities. (L-R): Elizabeth Smith; Ann Handley, Columbiana Mayor Stancil Handley; Harpersville Mayor Don Greene; Martin Dates; Vincent Councilwoman, Bridgette Jordan Smith and Janice Corbett.

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The Government Affairs Work Group coordinated this year’s annual Montgomery Drive-In. Participants met with our Shelby County Legislative Delegation, Governor Bentley and multiple agency department heads throughout the day.

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Ambassador of the Month

Congratulations to Cindy Edmunds for achieving Ambassador of the Month.

Cindy is a real estate agent with ARC Realty, and has been helping buyers & sellers for over 15 years. She loves what ARC stands for, “A Relationship Company”, and feels that is what makes the difference in working with an agent from ARC Realty.

“We care for each other like a family at ARC, and we in turn show that same care with our clients.”

Cindy enjoys helping people with all types of real estate transactions. “Whether you need to upsize, down size, move across town, or move across the country, I can help!” She works with a lot of first time home buyers, as well as people relocating to Birmingham for the first time.

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

Cindy has been married to her college sweetheart, Kirk, for 28 years and they

GSCCC Board of Directors (as of 1/19/17)

Officers Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Chair) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Chair-elect)

have two grown children. She loves spending time with her family, going to concerts & sporting events, reading, and traveling. If you have a real estate need or question, you can contact Cindy at 205-229-2774 or cedmunds@ arcrealtyco.com.

Ambassador Program Presented in 2017 by:

Contact Us: Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive • Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542 Fax: (205) 663-4524 info@shelbychamber.org • www.shelbychamber.org

Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Immediate Past Chair) Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support) Jim Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. (Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing) 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 Alabama Power Company (2018) Brian Massey (2018) St. Vincent’s Health System Bob Phillips (2018) Shelby Baptist Medical Center Tracey Morant Adams (2019) Renasant Bank Troy Ainsworth (2019) Lhoist North America Jay Dennis (2019) Regions Bank Mark Griggs (2019) Summer Classics 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

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

David Platt (*) Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama

Katie McDowell (2017) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Keith Richards (*) Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

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

Mechelle Wilder (*) ARC Realty

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Mike Swinson Alabama Gas Corporation (2017)

(*) Serving a one-year term in 2017

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Health Focus of the Month “Why Hire a Person with Special Needs?”

2017 Presenting Sponsor

Works until the job gets done, Arrives with a smile and leaves with a smile.

Special needs employees don’t want to be treated any differently than any other employee. They are eager to learn and give their all every day. What may be

simple or redundant tasks to an employee isn’t to a special needs employee.

They are thankful for the opportunity to be working, contributing to society, being a team member and showcasing their independence.

As a special needs

employee flourishes at the business, fellow employees and customers no longer see a person with a disability ... they see a person with abilities! This instills a sense of pride, self-esteem and a valuable team member.

If your business would like to learn more about how to hire a special needs employee, contact Shelby County Special Services at 682-5875.

Article Submitted by: Cindy Vinson, Job Coach Shelby County Special Services

Chamber Seeking Nominations for Third Annual Healthcare Professional of the Year The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s Health Services Work Group is seeking nominees for its third annual Healthcare Professional of the Year program.

This award will recognize individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in the healthcare in our

community. Any healthcare professional employed in the Shelby County area is eligible to be nominated. The deadline for nominations is June 3. The nominees and recipients will be recognized at the August “Community Luncheon” to be held on August 30, from 11:00AM until 1:00PM at the Pelham

Civic Complex and Ice Arena. You may go to the Chamber’s website at www. shelbychamber.org to access the nomination form. For more information contact Keyla Handley, Director of Community & Investor Development at 663-4542, ext. 106 or email keyla@ shelbychamber.org.

2017 Presenting & Award Sponsor

YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK Facebook: 10 New Likes, 108 Visits and 5,248 Post Reaches, Total Likes 2,721 Twitter: 2,692 Followers, 218 Tweets, 22.8K Tweet impressions, 218 Profile Visits and 19 Mentions.

Responded to 158 requests for business & community information.

Notarized 42 “Certificates of Origin” for Shelby County companies.

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There are many benefits to businesses when hiring someone with special needs.

The biggest benefit is that the business may have hired one of its best employees!

A person with special needs wants to be seen as someone with abilities not having a disability.

Below highlights some of the benefits employers can expect when hiring a person with special needs. You have hired an employee that: Shows up for work on time, Highly dependable, Appreciates the opportunity to work, Masters tasks one at a time and excels at each, Increases duties once tasks have been mastered,

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

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Workforce Readiness Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Service Center 601 First Street South, Alabaster Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsor: NobleBank & Trust Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM Sponsor: Brownstone Marketing Solutions South Shelby Chamber Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM Columbiana First Baptist Church 208 North Main Street, Columbiana Investment: $15. No reservation required.

Quarterly Industry Tour 10:30AM - 12:30PM Sponsor: Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Shelby County College and Career Center, 701 Highway 70, Columbiana No cost. Reservations requested by April 6.

NETWORK280 4:30PM - 6:00PM Sponsor: 280 Living Outback Steakhouse 280, 5231 Hwy 280 South, Birmingham Reservations requested by noon, April 10.

Investment: $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors.

Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM iBERIABANK, 2695 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham Investor Reception 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsor: Mutual Savings Credit Union No cost. Reservations requested by April 10 as lunch will be served.

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

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Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30AM - 8:30AM Sponsor: Graham and Associates, CPAs Entrepreneur Roundtable 280 11:30AM - 12:30PM Sponsor: Graham and Associates, CPAs Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $12. No reservation required.

“Ready to Shred” A Recycling Day 10:00AM - 2:00PM Sponsor: Gone For Good Document & E-Waste Solutions / United Ability Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham No cost. See page 47 for details.

GSCC Community Luncheon “Student & Educator of the Year” Sponsor: America’s First Federal Credit Union Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, April 24.

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

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

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ACCOUNTING Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC (205) 982-5500 bmss.com Beck & Hill LLC (205) 403-3303 beckandhill.com Chappell CPA (205) 978-8858 chappellcpa.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

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AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING PROGRAM Kumon of Birmingham-Greystone (205) 994-7200 kumon.com

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

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Mainline Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (205) 664-4751 mainlineheating.com Mountain Heating & Cooling, Inc. (205) 663-0293 ALTERATIONS

By George (205) 663-7004 alterationsbygeorge.com ANTIQUES & INTERIORS Oak Mountain Emporium & Antiques (205) 664-4333 APARTMENTS & LEASING SERVICES AMP Residential (214) 431-3083 ampresidential.com

ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 alabamanonprofits.org Aldridge Gardens (205) 682-8019 aldridgegardens.com Better Business Bureau (205) 558-2222 bbb.org/csal Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association (205) 980-0540 carsbirmingham.com Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 birminghambuilder.com

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

Balch & Bingham, LLP (205) 488-5519 balch.com

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

Madison At Shoal Run Apartment Homes (205) 991-0200 livethemadison.com

Bradford & Holliman, LLC (205) 663-0281 bradfordholliman.com

Till, Hester, Eyer & Brown, PC (205) 871-9855 thebcpa.com

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

Elizabeth A. Roland, P.C. Attorney at Law (205) 620-1278 elizabethroland.com

Truitt Tingle & Paramore, LLC (205) 733-8265 ttpcpa.com

Montevallo Place Apartments (205) 663-2824 montevalloplace.com

Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC (205) 982-3325 ginamcdonaldlaw.com

Mountain Lodge Apartments (205) 823-4804 mountainlodgeapts.com

Law Office of Charles C. Dawson, Jr., LLC (205) 516-3132 charlesdawsonlaw.com

Poythress, Hughett & Mathews, L.L.C. (205) 995-2720 cpabhm.com

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ADVERTISING & MARKETING SERVICES Alabama Outdoor Advertising (205) 224-5815 BLR Further LLC (205) 324-8005 blrfurther.com Greystone Living (205) 902-7177 Means Advertising, Inc. (205) 271-9980 meansadv.com Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 myhelenacitynews.com Ovation Media, Inc. (205) 664-0038 ovationmediainc.com Plexamedia, Inc. (256) 547-0805 plexamedia.com Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167 anindooradvantage.com Valpak Marketing Solutions (205) 822-6069 valpak.com/advertise ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES Alabaster Trophy Company (205) 908-7006 alabastertrophyco.com Crown Trophy (205) 621-7393 crowntrophy.com

Retreat at Greystone Apartments (205) 983-7833 retreatatgreystone.com River Place on the Cahaba (205) 991-9507 riverplaceonthecahaba.com The Abbey at Inverness (205) 991-9060 The Huntley Apartments (205) 621-7062 Turtle Lake Apartment Homes (205) 991-3719 turtlelakeapts.info Wellington Manor Apartments (205) 621-0811 wellingtonmanorapts.com ARCHITECTS Barry Davis Architects, PC (205) 444-1112 BarryDavisArchitects.com Lathan Associates Architects, PC (205) 988-9112 lathanassociates.com Paradigm Architecture, Inc. (205) 403-2742 paradigm-arch.com TRO Jung/Brannen, Inc. (205) 324-6744 trojb.com ART & PAINTING CLASSES Party Art (205) 253-2984

Moses & Moses, PC (205) 967-0901 mosespc.com Patrick E Kennedy, P.C. (205) 664-9399 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 Scott, Sullivan, Streetman & Fox PC (205) 967-9675 sssandf.com Scozzaro Law, LLC (205) 624-3367 scozzarolaw.com Sirote & Permutt, PC (205) 930-5100 sirote.com Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC (205) 870-0555 wallacejordan.com AUCTION Granger, Thagard & Associates, Inc. (205) 410-6751 gtauctions.com

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South City Theatre (205) 621-2128 southcitytheatre.com

ATTORNEYS Alabama Law Services, LLC (205) 419-4414 alabamalawservices.com

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

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

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

MGB Apparel (205) 991-6332 mgbapparel.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce AUDIO/VIDEO EXPERIENCE FOR BUSINESS Lighting & Lamp (205) 271-1423 lightingandlamp.com Switch Audio Video (205) 266-7983 switch-av.com AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH Blue Rain Express Car Wash (205) 874-6460 blueraincarwash.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 Southtown Motors (205) 663-4590 southtownmotors.com

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

SouthernLINC Wireless (205) 992-6166 southernlinc.com/index.asp

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

Highland Gourmet Scones, LLC (205) 991-0442 highlandgourmet.com

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

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

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

BEAUTY SALONS Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio @ Inverness Plaza (205) 995-2442 T. Fox Salon (205) 403-8369 tfoxsalon.com BEVERAGE Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies located inside Snider’s Pharmacy (205) 678-3899 The Beer Hog (205) 913-0468 thebeerhogal.com Vineyard Brands, Incorporated (205) 980-8802 vineyardbrands.com BEVERAGE - DISTRIBUTOR Buffalo Rock Company (205) 940-9799 buffalorock.com

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce (205) 663-4542 shelbychamber.org

Adaptive Aquatics (205) 807-7519 adaptiveaquatics.org

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

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

South Shelby Chamber of Commerce (205) 669-9075 southshelbychamber.com

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

CHECK RECOVERY CheckMate (205) 608-3929

Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620

CHILDCARE Shining Stars Academy (205) 664-5948

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

Young Impressions Child Care (205) 663-0083 youngimpressionschildcare.com

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

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

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

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Inverness (205) 991-6222 enterprise.com

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

The FARM: Functional Athletic Rehabilitation & Movement (205) 419-1595 chirofarm.com

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

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR 4 Wheel Parts (205) 663-8579 4wheelparts.com

BUSINESS & PERSONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Renaissance Enterprises (205) 663-9982

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

Brian’s Auto Center, LLC (205) 213-9064 briansautoclub.com

The GREAT, The GOOD, and The GONE (205) 568-2526 thegreatthegoodandthegone.com

CHURCHES Alabaster First United Methodist Church (205) 663-0509 alabasterfumc.org

Susan Schein Automotive Group (205) 664-1491 susanschein.com AUTOMOBILE RENTAL Enterprise Rent-A-Car (205) 403-7455 enterprise.com

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Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ the Colonnade (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.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 Express Oil Change & Service Center (205) 945-1771 expressoil.com Melton Automotive (205) 663-8088 meltonautomotive.com Pelham Automotive Service & Repair (205) 624-3715 pelhamautomotive.com Texaco Xpress Lube (205) 678-5050 AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER AGC Automotive Americas (205) 685-1000 agc-automotive.com BAKERY Cake Art by Cynthia Bertolone (205) 783-5220

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FocalPoint Coaching (205) 436-6500 johnnycarcioppolo. focalpointcoaching.com

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Melinda Thomas Creative (646) 469-1264 melindathomascreative.com PrimePay LLC (205) 510-9401 primepay.com The Carter Group (205) 314-9810 BUSINESS FURNISHINGS Business Electronics (205) 957-4606 businesselectronics.com Business Interiors (205) 939-1008 businteriors.com CAMPGROUND Birmingham South Campground (205) 664-8832 birminghamsouthcampground.com Cherokee Campground (205) 428-8339 cherokeecampground.info

Donut Joes (205) 663-6006

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

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

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

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

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

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Camp Branch United Methodist Church (205) 663-7513 CLEANING SERVICES L & M Cleaning Service (205) 240-9165 The Tile Cleaner, LLC (205) 291-2005 birminghamtilecleaner.com 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 COMMERCIAL FURNITURE & SHELVING HL Coshatt Company, Inc. (205) 833-2446 hlcoshatt.com COMMUNICATIONS - WIRE & CABLE INSTALLATION Spectrum Business (205) 824-5558 business.spectrum.com COMMUNICATIONS - WIRELESS BearCom Group, Inc. (205) 988-5522 bearcom.com/birmingham Russell Cellular Verizon Wireless (205) 754-4873 russellcellular.com

eCO Credit Union Foundation (205) 226-3907 ecocu.org/education/foundation Girls on the Run (205) 999-5649 girlsontherunbham.org Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports (205) 602-0907 physicalfitness.alabama.gov 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

Shelby County Community Corrections (205) 669-8965 Shelby County Community Services (205) 669-3740 shelbyal.com Shelby County Humane Society (205) 669-3916 shelbyhumane.org Shelby Emergency Assistance (205) 665-1942 shelbyemergencyassistance.com Shepherd’s Fold (205) 780-6211 shepherdsfoldinc.org Still Serving Veterans (205) 670-1955 ssv.org The Arc of Shelby County (205) 664-9313 thearcofshelby.org The Jimmie Hale Mission (205) 323-5878 jimmiehalemission.com The Salvation Army (205) 663-7105 birminghamsalvationarmy.org 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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COMPUTER SOFTWARE Doozer Software, Inc. (205) 413-8302 doozer.com ISCS (408) 362-3000 iscs.com

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (205) 943-6000 lifesouth.org

CONCRETE - READY MIXED & PRODUCTS South East Concrete, LLC (205) 995-9888 seccompany.com

Owens House, The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (205) 669-3333 owenshousecac.org

CONSTRUCTION Adams Homes, LLC (205) 620-1173 adamshomes.com

PennPoint Sports Ministries (205) 617-4370 pennpointts.com

Champion Technologies, LLC (205) 663-6116

SafeHouse of Shelby County, Inc. (205) 669-1877 safehouse.org SBA - Alabama District Office (205) 290-7101 sba.gov/al

Con-Site Services Inc. (205) 663-0051 Dunn Construction Company, Inc. (205) 592-3866 dunnconstruction.com M.J. Harris Construction Services, LLC (205) 380-6800 mjharris.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Roy Martin Companies (205) 621-6333 Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. (205) 620-4132 wiregrassconstruction.com CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (205) 664-4833 thompsontractor.com/Pages/Home. aspx CONSULTING Jennifer Campbell Consulting (917) 674-8332 jennifercampbellconsulting.com Southern Craft Consulting (205) 516-3122 southerncraftconsulting.com CONVENIENCE STORES Murphy USA Inc. (870) 314-2052 murphyusa.com

DIRECT MAIL MARKETING Mspark (205) 620-6200 mspark.com DISTRIBUTORS American Wholesale Distributors (205) 620-3971 americanwholesaledistributors.com Avanti Polar Lipids (205) 663-2494 avantilipids.com Bama Budweiser (256) 249-8578 bamabud.com Brownlee-Morrow Company, Inc. (205) 991-7222 bmeco.com Home Depot Supply Chain (205) 230-4030

Sunny Food Stores (205) 403-0456

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

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

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

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

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

Benjamin A. Crunk, DDS, LLC (205) 665-2031 crunkdds.com Cahaba Dental Arts (205) 267-1216 cahabadentalarts.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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (205) 943-4700 edpa.org Shelby County Economic Development Authority (205) 620-6640 sceida.org EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT Alabama 4H Center (205) 669-4241 alabama4hcenter.org Alabama Wildlife Center (205) 663-7930 awrc.org American Village (205) 665-3535 americanvillage.org McWane Science Center (205) 714-8372 mcwane.org

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT Benefits+ - Mark Rogers (205) 907-9767

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

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

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

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

Kingwood Christian School (205) 663-3973 kingwoodchristianschool.com

Express Employment Professionals (205) 981-1141 SBirminghamAL.ExpressPros.com

Montevallo High School (205) 682-6400

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

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Oak Mountain Elementary School (205) 682-5230 Oak Mountain High School (205) 682-5200 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/OMHS

Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. (205) 298-6074 bargewaggoner.com

Pelham City Schools (205) 624-3700 pelhamcityschools.org

Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. (205) 664-8498 carrengineers.com

School for Amazing Kids (205) 620-1375 amazingkids.us

ECS Southeast, LLP (205) 588-5099 ecslimited.com

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

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

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

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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 Southeastern Bible College (205) 970-9200 sebc.edu Thompson High School (205) 685-6700 ths.alabasterschools.org University of Montevallo (205) 665-6230 montevallo.edu Vincent Middle/High School (205) 682-7300

Jones Orthodontics (205) 832-1217 jonesbraces.com

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

EDUCATION-TRAINING AND TUTORING Construction Education Foundation of Alabama (205) 956-0146 cefatradetraining.com

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

Brown Mackie College (205) 909-1500 brownmackie.edu

d!scover ITT (205) 989-4944 discoveritt.com

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

Calera High School (205) 682-6100

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

Shelby Pediatric Dentistry (205) 419-7444 shelbypediatric.com Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, PC (205) 663-6545 thomasdudney.com Toothbud Dentistry (205) 668-7766 toothbudcalera.com DEVELOPERS Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809 Creed, Incorporated (205) 621-0809

Chelsea High School (205) 682-7290 Cornerstone Christian School (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

iKidz (334) 462-5054 bricks4kidz.com/alabama-hooverbirmingham ELECTRICAL SERVICES Alabaster Electric Supply (205) 663-1143 alabasterelectric.com Inline Electric & Lighting Showroom (205) 982-7511 inlinelighting.com Marcum Electric, Incorporated (205) 664-1415 Wayne Brantley Electric Co. (205) 663-9657

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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

Amwaste LLC (205) 313-0423

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

Waste Management of AlabamaCentral (205) 234-7947 wm.com

FILTRATION SALES & SERVICE Aqua Clear of Alabama (205) 664-2637 aqua-clear.us.com

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

FINANCIAL COACHING & CONSULTING Trustway (205) 451-1945 adefiniteplan.com

EQUIPMENT LEASING & FINANCING SERVICES Southlake Capital (205) 682-2815 southlakecapital.biz

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

EQUIPMENT RENTAL Trigreen Equipment (205) 605-0412 trigreenequipment.com

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

EVENT ESPN/Birmingham Bowl (205) 733-3776 birminghambowl.com

America’s First Federal Credit Union of Pelham (205) 663-1945 amfirst.org

EVENT & MEETING SPACE Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena (205) 620-6448 pelhamciviccomplex.com

APCO Employees Credit Union (205) 226-6896 apcocu.org

Venue 31 (205) 202-1306 pelhameventcenter.com

APCO Employees Credit Union at Hoover (205) 823-7403 apcocu.org

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

APCO Employees Credit Union at Inverness Center (205) 992-5030 apcocu.org

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

APCO Employees Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-8406 apcocu.org

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

APCO Employees Credit Union of Pelham (205) 664-7421 apcocu.org

Homewood Suites Inverness (205) 995-9823 birmingham.homewoodsuites. com

Avadian Credit Union Corporate (205) 985-2828 avadiancu.com

EYE CARE Alabaster Eye Care (205) 624-3088 alabastereyecare.com

Avadian Credit Union Greystone (205) 437-3696 avadiancu.com Avadian Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-7797 avadiancu.com

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

Indian Springs School (205) 988-3350 indiansprings.org

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Avadian Credit Union of Helena (205) 621-4262 avadiancu.com Avadian Credit Union of Pelham (205) 620-2332 avadiancu.com BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 bancorpsouth.com BB&T 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 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

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First US Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3550 firstusbank.com First US of Harpersville (205) 672-8752 firstusbank.com

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iBERIABANK (205) 414-3660 iberiabank.com

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

Regions of Montevallo (205) 665-4708 regions.com Renasant Bank at Park Place (205) 716-3475 renasantbank.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shelby County Coroner (205) 669-3846

Stewardship Investment Planning (205) 506-0101 stewardshipip.com

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

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

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

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

Shelby County Director of Public Works (205) 669-3869

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

Shelby County District Attorney (205) 669-3750

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

The Petal Cart (205) 624-4333 FOOD Southeastern Food Merchandisers (205) 664-3322 southeasternfood.com FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES 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 Montevallo (205) 665-2555 cityofmontevallo.com City of Pelham (205) 620-6400 pelhamonline.com City of Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0100 vestaviahills.net

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

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

Spoon & Ladle Soup Co. (205) 999-3002 Spoonandladle.com FREIGHT BROKERAGE RangeWay Carriers (205) 623-5722 rangewaycarriers.com

Indian Springs Village (205) 987-2581 indianspringsvillage.org Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 townofharpersville.com Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 mtlaurel.com

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

FROZEN DESSERTS Bahama Buck’s Original Shaved Ice Company (205) 310-4677 Bahamabucks.com

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

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

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

FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS Grinkmeyer Leonard Financial (205) 970-9088 grinkmeyerleonard.com

FUNERAL HOMES Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Cemetery (205) 988-3541 dignitymemorial.com/southernheritage-cemetery

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

Wealth Solutions Group, LLC (205) 440-4624 wealthsolutionsgroup.com

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

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

FIRE & WATER RESTORATION ServPro of Birmingham (205) 664-6770 servpro.com/franchise.asp?id=2710

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

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

NobleBank & Trust (205) 588-7051 noblebank.com

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

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

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

FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES eCO Credit Union of Alabaster (205) 226-3911 ecocu.org

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

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

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

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

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

FIREARMS PRODUCTS & SERVICES HDC, LLC (205) 690-8470 HuDisCo.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

GLASS REPAIR & SERVICES Cahaba Glass Company (205) 621-7355 cahabaglassco.com GOLF Ballantrae Golf Club (205) 620-GOLF (4653) ballantraegolf.com

Timberline Golf Club (205) 668-7888 timberlinegc.com GOVERNMENT - CITY Alabaster Water Board (205) 663-6155 alabasterwater.com

GOVERNMENT - COUNTY Shelby County (205) 670-6550 shelbyal.com Shelby County Attorney (205) 669-6783 Shelby County Circuit Clerk (205) 669-3760 alacourt.gov Shelby County Commission, District 1 (205) 669-6743

Bent Brook Golf Club (205) 428-9600 BentBrook.com Inverness Country Club (205) 991-8608 iccalabama.com

Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 westoveralabama.org

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Shelby County Commission, District 2 (205) 427-4289 Shelby County Commission, District 3 (205) 665-9573 Shelby County Commission, District 4 (205) 663-7334 Shelby County Commission, District 5 (205) 988-4483

Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (205) 669-3999 shelbycountyalabama.com/ema. shtm 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 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 Alabama Senate (205) 620-0116 Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (205) 670-5770 m4a-alabama.org Representative April Weaver (205) 541-6424 aprilweaver.com State Representative Arnold Mooney (334) 242-7744 Senator J.T. Waggoner (205) 978-7405 Senator Jeff Sessions Office (205) 731-1500 sessions.senate.gov Shelby County Legislative Office (205) 620-6610 shelbylegislators.com State Representative Allen Farley (334) 242-7767

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce State Representative Corley Ellis (334) 242-7600 State Representative Dickie Drake (205) 699-7392 State Representative Jack Williams (205) 862-5041 State Representative Jim Carns (334) 242-7600 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 GRAPHIC DESIGN Kopri Signs & Graphics, LLC (205) 903-1642 kopripromotions.com

Le-Vel (205) 966-4398 champion92.le-vel.com Skin Wellness Center of Alabama (205) 871-7332 skinwellnessal.com Snap Fitness - Calera (205) 620-2406 snapfitness.com/calera HEALTH INSURANCE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 bcbsal.org/web/index.html Health Insurance Advisors of Alabama (205) 392-3332 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

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

Alacare Home Health & Hospice (205) 755-6955 alacare.com

Grandview Medical Center (205) 971-1000 grandviewhealth.com/grandview/ default.aspx HEALTHSOUTH Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital (800) 945-3333 healthsouthlakeshorerehab.com Noland Hospital Shelby (205) 620-8641 nolandhealth.com Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 baptisthealthalabama.org

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St. Vincent’s Health System (205) 930-2134 stvhs.com HUMAN RESOURCE OUTSOURCING Advantage Staffing (205) 444-8733 advantageresourcing.com INDIVIDUAL LegalShield - Brenda Cole (205) 999-0963 brendajcole.legalshieldassociate. com The Honorable Chris Curry (205) 908-7222 The Honorable Theoangelo Perkins (205) 669-6317 theo.lowerealty.com INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS SALES White Rock Quarries-Vincent Hills (205) 505-9225

Shelby Dermatology (205) 621-9500 shelbydermatology.com

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

HEALTH & FITNESS Gym Time (205) 624-4040 gymtime.fitness

Home Care Assistance (205) 438-6925 homecareassistance birminghamal.com

Iron Tribe Fitness 280 (205) 873-2135 IronTribeFitness.com

Vitas Healthcare (205) 624-6310 vitas.com/al/birmingham-hospice

Plant Power & Control Systems, LLC (205) 663-4433 plantpower.com

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

HOME HEALTH CARE - NONMEDICAL Home Instead Senior Care (205) 822-1915 homeinstead.com/bham

SEPCO, Sealing Equipment Products Company (205) 403-7500 sepcousa.com

YMCA - Pelham Family Branch (205) 664-9622 ymcabham.org/pelham YMCA Hargis Retreat (205) 678-6512 ymcabham.org/hargisretreat HEALTH & WELLNESS American Family Care of Calera (205) 319-8000 afcurgentcare.com ARCpoint Labs of Birmingham (205) 582-4055 birmingham-al-greystone. arcpointlabs.com Bradford Health Services (205) 419-3593 bradfordhealth.net Elise Hearn, Shaklee Independent Distributor (205) 821-2270 elise.myshaklee.com It’s About Time Urgent Care (205) 657-1719 itsabouttimeuc.com Juice Plus + (205) 332-5255 vickieverett.juiceplus.com

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 TNT Seamless Gutters, LLC (205) 475-5311 tntgutterdun.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/ourservices/emergency/freestanding-ed Brookwood Medical Center (205) 877-1000 brookwoodbaptisthealth.com

INDUSTRY EBSCO Industries, Inc. (205) 991-6600 ebscoind.com Lhoist North America (205) 621-3331 lhoist.us/Frame_Home.htm

Vulcan Information Packaging (205) 672-2271 vulcan-online.com INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Sawyer Solutions, LLC (844) 448-7767 sawyersolutionsllc.com INSURANCE Alfa Insurance - Chanda B. Thomas (205) 663-0745 alfains.com/chandathomas Allstate Insurance - The McGarry Agency (205) 690-3234 agents.allstate.com/hart-mcgarrycalera-al.html Allstate Insurance - The Price Agency (205) 991-5106 Brent Flavin State Farm (205) 408-0448 brentflavin.com Farmers Insurance - Joseph Buff Agency (205) 701-4924 agents.farmers.com/al/chelsea/ joseph-buff Hairston Brown Financial & Insurance Services (205) 685-1333

Karen Ross Miller Allstate Agency (205) 620-1120 agents.allstate.com/karen-rossmiller-helena-al2.html Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517 Rux Carter Insurance (205) 669-3158 ruxcarterinsurance.com Sheffield Insurance Agency, Inc. (205) 987-2324 allstateagencies.com/b.sheffield Standifer Insurance Group (205) 664-3200 standiferinsurancegroup.com State Farm Insurance, Berryman Agency (205) 663-6310 anthonyberryman.com State Farm Insurance, Blake Guy Agency (205) 988-4525 blakeguyinsurance.com State Farm Insurance, Brittani Morris Agency (205) 988-4526 brittanimorrisinsurance.com

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North Shelby Library (205) 439-5500 northshelbylibrary.org LIGHTING OHSEE, Inc (205) 212-0833 LODGING Best Western/Oak Mountain Inn (205) 982-1113 book.bestwestern.com Birmingham Marriott Hotel (205) 968-3775 marriott.com/bhmmc Fairfield Inn & Suites Pelham (205) 987-9879 marriott.com/bhmfp Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point (205) 981-0024 birmingham280easteagle pointsuites.hamptoninn.com

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Tyler Watts & Associates, LLC (205) 822-5477

Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel (205) 705-1234 wynfrey.regency.hyatt.com

Weygand Insurance AgencyHometown Agent Matt Jordan (205) 678-4410 hometownagent.net

Oak Mountain Lodge of Riverchase/ Pelham (205) 985-9117 oakmountainlodge.com

JEWELRY & GIFTS M&M Jewelers, Inc. (205) 991-0593 mmjewelersbirmingham.com

Quality Inn of Pelham (205) 444-9200 choicehotels.com

JUNK REMOVAL Junk King of Birmingham (205) 753-9313 junk-king.com/birmingham KITCHEN TOOLS Pampered Chef (205) 403-2801 pamperedchef.biz/cookingmary LANDSCAPING/ VEGETATION CONTROL Heritage Cultivation Specialist (205) 995-3331 heritageltc.com LAWN CARE SERVICES Dirtworks and Bobcat Service, Inc. (205) 620-1818 dirtworksandbobcatservice.com Doug’s Lawn Care (205) 531-6465 dlcincal.com LEGAL SERVICES LegalShield - Andrew & Lizzi Wilkerson (205) 516-5223 mylegalidentity.net LIBRARIES Albert L. Scott Public Library (205) 664-6822 shelbycounty-al.org

Sleep Inn (205) 982-9800 choicehotels.com MACHINE & EQUIPMENT SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION Bayliss Machine & Welding (205) 323-6121 baylissmachine.com Snag Equipment & Lubrication (205) 664-1869 snagequipment.com MAIL SERVICE Pitney Bowes pitneybowes.com MANUFACTURER Cheney Lime & Cement Company (205) 625-3031 cheneylime.com Saginaw Pipe Company, Incorporated (205) 664-3670 saginawpipe.com Surface One Inc (205) 621-1125 surface1.com MARKETING Alabama Media Group (205) 209-0912 alabamamediagroup.com

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GROCERS Sav Mor Food Outlet (205) 668-2315 savmorcalera.com

Children’s Health System (205) 939-6250 childrensal.org

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce Brownstone Marketing Solutions (205) 789-3600 bmsllc.biz

Inverness Dermatology (205) 995-5575 invernessderm.com

MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL Tiger Rock Martial Arts (205) 663-0091 pelhamtrma.com

Lakeside Hospice, Inc. (205) 884-1111 lakesidehospice.org

MASSAGE THERAPY Birmingham Wellness Massage (205) 370-4116 birminghamwellness messagetherapy.com MATTRESS RETAILER Mattress King of Pelham (205) 380-5590 mattressking.net MEDIA ABC 33/40 (205) 982-3942 abc3340.com Birmingham Business Journal (205) 322-0000 bizjournals.com/birmingham CBS WIAT 42 (205) 322-4200 wiat.com FOX6 WBRC-TV (205) 322-6666 www.myfoxal.com

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

Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics - Shelby (205) 358-9120 lemaksports.com Lemak Sports Medicine, LLC (205) 329-7500 Magnolia Creek Treatment Center (205) 678-4373 magnolia-creek.com Narrows Family Eye Care (205) 980-4530 narrowsfec.com Psychiatry South, Inc. (205) 987-0724 psychiatrysouth.com Shelby Podiatry, P.C. (205) 663-3224 shelbypodiatry.com Village Dermatology (205) 877-9773 villagedermatology.net MILITARY SERVICE Birmingham Air National Guard (205) 714-2287

WBHM (205) 934-2606 wbhm.org

MORTGAGE Faith Mortgage LLC (205) 655-7250 faith-mortgage.com

WVTM 13 (205) 933-1313 alabamas13.com

Fidelity Bank Mortgage (205) 379-1655 lionbank.com/tsizemore

MEDICAL - GENERAL American Family Care of Alabaster (205) 605-0495 americanfamilycare.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Northside Medical Associates (205) 672-2148 northsidemed.com

Motivated Movers (205) 995-7585 motivatedmoversbham.com

MEDICAL - SPECIALIZED Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, Incorporated (205) 985-7393 alabamaentassociates.com

MUSEUM & ARCHIVES KCH Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767

Alabaster Optical & Hearing Aid Service (205) 663-2177 alabasteroptical.com Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists, P.C. (205) 943-1197 birminghamallergy.com Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center (205) 668-4308 chiltonshelby.org Fourroux Prosthetics (888) 810-6220 fourrouxprosthetics.com Gastroenterology Associates NorthCentral Alabama, P.C. (205) 663-1023 gastrodocs.info Heart South Cardiovascular Group, PC (205) 663-5775 heartsouthpc.com

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Shelby County Historical Society, Incorporated (205) 669-3912 schsociety.org Shelby County Museum & Archives (205) 669-3912 rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alshelby/ schs.html Shelby Iron Works (205) 669-2465 The National Center for Fire and Life Safety (205) 983-4376 alabamafirefightersmuseum.org NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT Community Association Institute Alabama Chapter (205) 547-0733 cai-al.com Selective Management Services (205) 624-3586 selectivemgmt.com

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

X3 Land Group (205) 368-9032 x3landgroup.com

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

REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL Cushman & Wakefield/EGS Commercial Real Estate (205) 939-4440 http://www.egsinc.com

PRINTING SERVICES EBSCO Media (205) 226-8516 ebscomedia.com

Daniel Corporation (205) 443-4500 danielcorp.com

Minuteman Press (205) 621-2722 alabaster.minutemanpress.com The UPS Store, Caldwell Mill / Valleydale in Hoover (205) 980-8180 hoover-al-2389.theupsstorelocal. com/

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PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Junior Davis & Associates - Laney Yarchak (205) 937-9038 juniordavis.com PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Sealy Management Co. Inc (205) 391-6000 sealyrealty.com PROSTHETIC LIMBS Hanger Clinic (205) 703-3301 HangerClinic.com

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PARAMEDICS Regional Paramedical Services (205) 664-1036 rpsems.com

PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRM Beth Chapman & Associates, LLC (205) 243-8753 bethchapman.com

PAVING - ASPHALT Glenn Contracting & Paving Co, Inc. (205) 991-0194 glennpaving.com

PUBLICATIONS 280 Living/Hoover Sun (205) 313-1780 280living.com

PAYROLL SERVICES AdvaPay Systems, LLC (205) 588-2618 advapaysystems.com

Birmingham Christian Family Magazine (205) 408-7150 birminghamchristian.com

Paychex Incorporated (205) 991-3990 paychex.com

Birmingham Fun and Family Magazine (205) 378-7554 bhamfunandfamily.com

RECREATION Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 cityofalabaster.com

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

Birmingham Barons Baseball (205) 988-3200 barons.com

PUBLISHERS BHM Biz (205) 202-4182 bhmbiz.com

Knockerball Birmingham (205) 316-6163 knockerballbirmingham.com

Webb Payroll Service Inc. (205) 631-3614 webbpayroll.com PEST CONTROL & SERVICES Cook’s Pest Control - South District Office (205) 980-0920 cookspest.com Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. (205) 663-1919 mrbuggs.com United Works Termite & Pest Control (205) 677-2055 united.works 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 PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES 2b Photography (205) 737-4624 2bphotographyllc.com

RADIO STATION APH Radio 99.9 FM (205) 317-5228 aphradio.org Crawford Broadcasting (303) 481-1800 crawfordbroadcasting.com REAL ESTATE AHI Properties (205) 682-9106 theahigroup.com

RealtySouth - Pelham (205) 663-3895 realtysouth.com Sweet HOMElife Real Estate (205) 285-8788 myagentrachel.com Vicki Lugar, Real Estate Guru (205) 563-3444 Wendy Rye RealtySouth (256) 684-2373 wendyrye.com

Oak Mountain State Park (205) 620-2520 alapark.com/OakMountain Pelham Racquet Club (205) 621-3380 Regions Tradition (205) 967-4745 brunoeventteam.com Selwood Farm (256) 362-3961 selwoodfarm.com

Alabama Real Estate, Incorporated (205) 620-1048 alabamarealestateinc.net

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

ARC Realty (205) 969-8910 arcrealtyco.com

REFRIGERANT SOLUTIONS Refrigerant Solutions, Inc (205) 987-4745 rsichoice.com

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY Drayer Physical Therapy Institute (205) 668-6900 drayerpt.com

Peter Northcott, Realtor / LAH Hoover (205) 440-3093 lahrealestate.com/agents/peter_ northcott

TherapySouth-Pelham/Alabaster (205) 664-8404 therapysouth.com

Signature Homes (205) 989-5588 e-signaturehomes.com

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION Shelby Baptist Association (205) 669-7858 shelbybaptist.org RENTAL H. Monroe Properties Rudulph Real Estate (205) 879-4691 rudulphrents.com

Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/RESTORATION Ready Restoration Inc. (844) 687-3239

The HoneyBaked Ham Company (205) 620-9899 myhoneybakedstore.com/ alabaster/808

Servicemaster by Don Beck (205) 424-4211

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

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES The Maids (205) 871-9338 www.maids.com/83 RESTAURANTS Bellinis Ristorante & Bar (205) 981-5380 ourbellinis.com Bernie’s On Main Street (205) 669-9993 Carrabba’s Italian Grill (205) 980-1016 carrabbas.com Champy’s (205) 621-3991 champyschicken.com Chick-Fil-A at Inverness (205) 995-9925 chick-fil-a.com/inverness Chubbfathers (205) 685-0950 chubbsgrub.com Dairy Queen @ Brook Highland (205) 981-1501 Dairy Queen @ Chelsea (205) 678-3110

Eclipse Coffee and Books (205) 665-4234 eclipsecoffee.com Full Moon BAR-B-QUE (205) 620-4442 fullmoonbbq.com Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Alabaster (205) 605-0170 JimnNicks.com Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Greystone (205) 991-1306 JimnNicks.com Johnny Ray’s @ Chelsea (205) 678-8418 johnnyraysbbq.com/chelsea Johnny Ray’s on 52 (205) 664-0501 johnnyraysbbq.com McAlister’s Deli of Pelham (205) 985-9797 mcalistersdeli.com Newk’s Eatery - Inverness (205) 721-8918 newks.com Outback Steakhouse 280 (205) 991-4418 Shelby Pizza Inc. d.b.a. Domino’s (205) 908-8717 Dominos.com Steak ‘n Shake of Alabaster (205) 620-5233 steaknshake.com Steak N’ Shake of Inverness (205) 980-4766 steaknshake.com Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe (205) 547-3638 tazikiscafe.com Texas Roadhouse (205) 985-7427 www.texasroadhouse.com

McDowell Security Services, LLC (205) 783-1692 mcdowellsecure.com

Whataburger @ Pelham (205) 987-2779 whataburger.com Zaxby’s of Alabaster (205) 663-5966 zaxbys.com/al/zaxbysofalabaster. aspx

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

RETAIL Belk of Alabaster (205) 685-9034 belk.com

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

Ensley-Fairfield Mattress Company (205) 663-9733 efmattress.com Marvin’s Building Materials of Calera (205) 668-2608 R & R Wine & Liquor (205) 690-8686 Rustic Furniture (205) 624-3754 solidrusticfurniture.com Sam’s Club (205) 982-0596 samsclub.com

The Soccer Post (205) 783-5556 soccerpostbhm.com

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market #3424 (205) 582-6183 walmart.com/store/3424/details

STONE SUPPLIER Cutstone Company LLC (205) 624-3538 cutstoneco.com

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market #4756 (205) 663-8762 walmart.com

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

Wal-Mart Supercenter #5262 (205) 987-0108 walmart.com

Metro Companies (205) 433-3536

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 Community Response Systems, LLC (800) 533-7201 communityresponsesystems.com

Telecom Transport Services, Inc. (205) 369-7201 telecom-transport.com

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Bama Hockey Booster Club, Inc (256) 683-5560 bamahockey.net

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

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Danberry At Inverness (205) 443-9500 danberryatinverness.com

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT & SOLUTIONS Special Load Logistics (205) 403-5793 clservicesinc.com

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

Sports Equipment Tandems, Ltd. (205) 991-5519 tandemsltd.com

RETAIL - ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Woody’s Unique Junque’ (205) 451-6559 facebook.com/woodysuniquejunque

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

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge (205) 620-8500 rehabselect.net

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

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

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

Signs & Graphics, Inc. (205) 981-1026 signsandgraphicsinc.com

SPECIALTY GIFTS The Gingerbread Lady, LLC (205) 960-7040 thegingerbreadlady.com

WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING Moore Coal Company, Inc. (205) 424-2705 moorecoal.com

IS Technologies, Inc. (205) 314-8800 istphones.com

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

ADT Security Services (205) 403-3164 adt.com SHIPPING The UPS Store of Pelham (205) 664-2258 theupsstorelocal.com/1183

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WEB DESIGN & SERVICES Dex Media (205) 704-7934 dexmedia.com Great New Day Internet Solutions, LLC (205) 939-3565 greatnewday.com Johnson Companies LLC (888) 430-4304 JCoDivisions.com Spot On, LLC (205) 281-5014 thespotonagency.com

TRAVEL AGENCY International Expeditions (205) 285-4000 ietravel.com

WINERY Vizzini Farms Winery, Inc. (205) 685-0655 vizzinifarmswinery.com

Jennifer Hand Travel Pro (205) 620-4076 JenniferHandTravelPro.com Traveltime Services, Inc. (205) 969-4900 traveltimeservices.com UTILITY COMPANIES Alabama Gas Corporation (205) 716-2875 alagasco.com Alabama Power Company (205) 226-1720 alabamapower.com

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

VETERINARIAN 280 Animal Medical Center (205) 678-8253 280amc.com

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

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

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

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WELLNESS CLINIC MD Wellness & Aesthetics (205) 582-9216 mdwellnessandaesthetics.com

VENDING Expert Vending Service, Inc. (205) 951-8141 expertvendingservice.net

Premier Answering Service of Alabama, Inc. (205) 380-7500 answeralabama.com

WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Trash Taxi of Alabama LLC (205) 419-4005 trashtaxi.com

Transportation South, Inc. (205) 663-2287 transportationsouth.com

STORAGE - FACILITIES Rafiki Mini Storage (205) 620-6748

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

WASTE PRO (205) 425-4388 wasteprousa.com

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Dairy Queen @ Oak Mountain (205) 733-8075

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

Event Operations Group, Inc. (205) 685-4960 eventoperationsgroup.com

Oak View Animal Hospital (205) 988-3559 oakviewah.com Southern Veterinary Partners (205) 453-4760 southernvetpartnersllc.com Valleydale Animal Clinic (205) 991-5416 valleydaleanimalclinic.com WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES Bin There Dump That (205) 406-5850 dumpsterrentalsbirmingham.com

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High Point Climbing and Fitness celebrated its new location off U.S. 280 with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 18.

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11 races over three days Interactive Fan and Kid Zones Ferris Wheel Wine Tasting Monster Energy Stunt Shows Firestone Free Garage Friday Workforce Development Career Fair Kids 15 & under get in free courtesy of Alabama Power

Buy tickets at BarberRacingEvents.com.

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The Greystone Ladies Club held its February luncheon on Feb. 8 at the Founders Clubhouse.

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Owners Jackie and James Hale celebrated the grand opening of the Canine Country Club at an open house ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 16.

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We’re your neighbors and your friends, and more than just a network of doctors’ offices. Brookwood Baptist Health Primary Care is an extension of our physician family, with five convenient options off Hwy 280. With all the resources of Brookwood Baptist Health, we’re ready to serve you.

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The Thompson High-Middle School Bowling Team Booster Club raised money at Zaxby’s Spirit Night on Dec. 27.

1. Paige Barcoma and Jamie Barcoma 2. Elliot Landry and Amanda Landry 3. Kathryn Baker and Lynn Landry 4. Ben Caldwell, Layton Harrison and Katie Marchand 5. Brian Barcoma 6. Landon Masters 7. Gillian Baker and Dan Baker

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Corks & Chefs Tickets: corksandchefs.com or 205-595-6306 Dates: April 29 & 30, 2017 Time: 12:00 - 3:00pm Location: Linn Park_Birmingham, Al A bounty of wines, craft beer, & spirits to sample, seminars and guided tastings, and dishes from Birmingham’s booming restaurant scene–served up at an art festival.

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Magic City Art Connection festival dates are April 28-30

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For its January chamber luncheon, the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 36th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena.

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Must have own transportation and flexible schedule. Apply at recruiting.talentreef.com/ momma-goldbergs-deli (205)503-6190 Noland Health Services Now Hiring RN’s Day & Night Shift Available Noland Hospital Shelby Located in Shelby Baptist Medical Center Alabaster To Apply Visit: www.nolandhealth.com Production / Manufacturing Vance, Alabama Starting pay: $12.00 – $14.50 /hr.

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

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Burger King Hiring General, Assistant & Shift Managers Top Pay/Monthly Bonus/Vacation/ Medical Benefits.

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

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, safetyoriented, and team-player.

Overtime available. Great opportunity. Competitive compensation/benefit package.

Email: DVeigl@saiia.com or fax: 205-943-2258 Machinist Local manufacturer has an immediate opening for an experienced manual machinist and CNC programmer operator.

40+ hours per week, good working environment and company benefits.

Competitive salary. EOE Send resume with salary history to: Sealing Equipment Products Co. 123 Airpark Industrial Rd Alabaster, AL 35007 Or email: jeanz@sepcousa.com Willing to Learn?

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NOW HIRING All Positions Pelham & Chelsea Great Opportunity Rewarding Career 401K/Health Ins/ Group Benefits Contact: 205-620-4455 cwomack@smithcos.com Order Selectors Food Dist. Center in Pelham Day-Shift: Mon-Fri. 40+ hours/week 10:00AM until finished (varies).

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

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

Company vehicles to qualified individuals!

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Accepting Applications EXPERIENCED CLASS-A CDL DRIVERS for HAUL in the Alexander City, Prattville, Thorsby and Opelika Areas *Benefits Package *Sign-On Bonus To Apply or for More Information Call (334)368-4956 Evergreen Forest Products, Inc. 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.

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NOW HIRING CDL-A DRIVERS w/Haz. $5000 Sign-On Bonus. Apply online: www.westernintl.com or Corporate Office: 979-413-2140 $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) Wiley Sanders Truck Lines Inc $1,000 SIGN-ON-BONUS 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 100 Corporate Woods Drive Shelby County Airport 4,000 sq.ft. at $7-$8/ft.

13+ offices.

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Drug Free.

Apply in Person: Mainline Heating & Air 400 Hillwood Park S, Alabaster Or email resume to: ashley@mainlineheating. com (205)664-4751 Lake Guntersville Cedar Cove Subdivision approx. 3/4acre enclosed boat house / lift Grant Schools $79,500.00 Agents welcome!

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OUT & ABOUT Art in the Vineyard at Ozan Winery

Dye-ing to Color Eggs Workshop

Lego League

April 1

Art in the Vineyard at Ozan Winery: Local musicians, local artists and local wine come together for this year’s Art in the Vineyard, presented by the Junior Patrons of the Shelby County Arts Council, on April 1 from 3-7 p.m.

Tickets are $15.

‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore:’ South City Theatre will present “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” by Nora and Della Ephron on April 1, 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and April 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. at 2969 Pelham Parkway in Pelham. Tickets are $16 general admission and $13 for students or seniors. A special group rate of $11 per ticket is available for groups of 10 or more.

Tickets are available online at Southcitytheatre.com or by calling the box office at 6212128.

April 2

Forgotten Alabama: Glen Wills will take attendees on a journey across Alabama as he documents the remnants of Alabama’s past. What started as a chance encounter of noticing an old car along the highway and not having a camera became a mission.

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to 15,000 photographs. The program will be held April 2 from 2-3 p.m. in the North Shelby Library meeting room.

For more information, call (205) 439-5510.

April 3

Alabaster Alateen: Hope and help for teens who are relatives or friends of a problem drinker. Alabaster Alateen will meet at Alabaster United Methodist Church, 10903 Alabama 119, Alabaster, each Monday from 7-8 p.m. starting April 3. Every meeting will have two adult Al-Anons in attendance with years of experience. Alateen Conferenced Approved Literature will be available.

For more information, contact Phoebe R. at 6697301 or phoeberobinson@ bellsouth.net.

April 4

Lego League: Kids of all ages can build with bricks of all sizes at Lego League on April 4 from 6-6:45 p.m. Kids age 6 and younger must be with an adult. The event will be held in the meeting room at the Albert L. Scott Library in Alabaster.

April 5

Hedgie Hello: Stop by the North Shelby Library Children’s Department to say hello to the library’s pet

hedgehog, Oliver, on April 5 from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Staff will take him out of his cage and feed him a few treats while visitors watch. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

April 8

Damon Johnson in Concert: Taking a break from his world tour with Black Star Riders, Alabama native Damon Johnson comes to the Shelby County Arts Council with an acoustic show April 8. Doors open at 7 p.m. with a reception and music at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 with reserved seating for SCAC members.

Mt Laurel Spring Festival: The Mt Laurel Spring Festival returns on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This family friendly festival features arts and crafts vendors, live music and kid’s activities.

April 11

Dye-ing to Color Eggs Workshop: How egg-citing!

Come dye eggs at the Albert L. Scott Library in Alabaster on April 11 at 6:15 p.m. The cost is $3 per half-dozen eggs.

Those interested should sign up and pay in advance by April 10. Make checks out to the library (no refunds).

All children must be with an adult. The event will be held

in the meeting room.

April 12

Hippity-Hoppity Tales with the Easter Bunny: Egg-traordinary fun! Young children accompanied by an adult can come to the Albert L. Scott Library in Alabaster for fun with “Miss Spring” and the Easter Bunny on April 12 from 10:15-11 a.m. Visit with the Easter Bunny and get a goody bag. The event will be held in the meeting room.

April 14

The Collision, An Easter Passion Play: The Branch at Mission Hills in Alabaster invites the public to its drama performance of “The Collision,” where attendees will meet three present-day people on a collision course and see if they find the way out. Three performances will be held Easter weekend: April 14 and April 15 at 7 p.m., and April 16 at 10:30 a.m. For directions, see ‘Contact Us’ at TheBranchAtMissionHills. com.

April 18

Pete the Cat Book Club: This club is the cat’s meow for kids 5 years old and older.

Reading, talking, laughing and sharing will take place in the meeting room April 18 at 4 p.m. Kids age 6 and 5 must be with an adult. Sign up.

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April 19

2017 Tablescapes: Hannah Home Shelby Auxiliary’s annual Tablescapes fundraiser will be held April 19 at Metro Church of God in Hoover. Proceeds from the event will go toward expenses at the home in Shelby County that houses women and children fleeing domestic violence and homelessness. A silent auction will take place from 10-11:45 a.m., and the program starts at noon with former First Lady of Alabama Patsy Riley, this year’s featured speaker. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online at Hannahhome.org or by calling Barbara Brickner at 837-8175 or emailing her at bricknermbb@charter.net.

Homeschool Hangout – Drummer John Scalici: Homeschool Hangout at the North Shelby Library will feature drummer John Scalici on April 19 from 1-2 p.m.

Registration begins April 3 at 8 a.m. The program is for ages 7-12. Registration only.

April 21

American Girls Club Spring Fashion Show: Girls 7 years old and older can walk the runway and model their fresh spring fashions – and those of their dolls if they’d like on April 21 at 4 p.m. Come with a short narrative including name, doll’s name (if applicable), favorite color, favorite food and a brief description of the outfit(s). Girls can come with or without a doll and family and friends can sit in the audience. All kids in the audience must be with an adult. The show will be in the meeting room.

April 22

Rick Carter “Change” Concert: Join Rick Carter at the Shelby County Arts

Council on April 22 as he celebrates 35 years of making records. This special acoustic show will take the listener from the legendary songs of Telluride and Rollin in the Hay to featured selections from his four solo albums.

Rick will have his new CD for sale and autograph. Doors open at 7 p.m. for a reception, and music starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20 with reserved seating for SCAC members.

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Teen Volunteer Day: Help the North Shelby Library and earn community service hours on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library will host four volunteer days this semester. Each time it is offered, sixth-12th graders can sign up for one to two hours of service. Limit five volunteers per day. Contact Kate at 439-5512 or nsyouth@ shelbycounty-al.org to sign up for a time.

April 23

Rockschool Classes: Stickandstrum Academy is offering a six-week RockSchool class desgiend to teach students the basics about multiple instruments, such as the guitar, drums, piano, mandolin, banjo and the ukulele. The course started Jan. 23 and costs $100, but parents can register their children at any time and the cost will be prorated.

The next concert will be Sunday, April 23 from 2-8 p.m. at Griffin Farms. For more information, go to Stickandstrum.com or call 690-1521.

April 28

Acrylics 101 – Find the artist in you: Cassidy Cash will be at the North Shelby Library on April 28 from 6-8 p.m. to teach participants how to paint with acrylics.

Registration is required. The cost to register is $5.

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‘I work hard for my students because they are worth it.’

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challenging, fun, exhausting, life-changing job I’ve ever had. I became our school’s reading interventionist. At the time, I’d been a classroom teacher for seven years and I was ready to take on a new challenge, a new adventure.

Photograph CONTRIBUTED artselle native Jenna Campbell is a reading interventionist at Montevallo Elementary School who is “very passionate” about helping students succeed in all they do.

Her impact in the education field was recognized earlier this year, as she was named an overall Shelby County Schools Teacher of the Year winner.

Campbell, 32, graduated from the University of Montevallo with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in elementary education.

She and her husband Garrett met in 2003 on the University of Montevallo campus, and married in 2008. They live in McCalla, along with their “cuddly and lazy” 105-pound black lab, George. Jenna provides daily, small group reading instruction to 125 Kindergarten through fifth grade students.

She has served on her school’s leadership team for the last nine years and is a member of the Montevallo Connection, International Reading Association, International Dyslexia Association and National Association for the Education of Young Children.

What do you love about Shelby County?

Leaving my small-town home for the first time in 2003 was very scary to me!

I had only known Hartselle, where a friendly and familiar face was on every street corner. Moving to Shelby County as a 19-year-old college freshman, I quickly realized that I had found the perfect fit.

Shelby County is warm, friendly and feels like home. The people are wonderful, caring, hardworking and welcoming. I have met lifetime friends within the borders of Shelby County and am so thankful that it has been a part of my journey.

What did you think when you found out you were among the overall Shelby County Schools Teacher of the Year winners for 2016?

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What else would you like to accomplish in your career?

I have dreams of working for the U.S. Department of Education one day. I would love to be at the heart of educational decision making, creating positive change for our nation’s students, teachers and families. However, my husband said he refuses to move to Washington … so we’ll see.

Shelby County Schools Teacher of the Year was such a humbling, amazing and unforgettable experience. I think about the Teacher of the Year ceremony, often.

Seated around me were my husband, my four parents, my wonderful administrators and my very best friends. I was reminded, again, just how blessed I am to love and be loved by such remarkable people.

How long have you been a teacher?

What positions have you held, and where?

I have been a teacher for 10 years at a school that will forever have my heart, Montevallo Elementary School. I started my career as a second grade teacher and was honored to be named Shelby County’s First Year Teacher of the Year. Three years later, I was asked to teach Kindergarten and was absolutely scared to death! As God always does, He made it exactly the right place for me. I loved teaching Kindergarten! There is something about being a child’s first teacher that creates a very special bond between teacher, student and family. There are days I really miss being a Kindergarten teacher … but then I walk through the lunchroom during Kindergarten lunchtime. In August of 2014, I took on the greatest, most rewarding,

Who, or what, inspired you to become a teacher?

I entered Miss Teague’s 11th grade precalculus class for the first time with a pit in my stomach. I was drowning in math.

I was embarrassed, I was struggling and I needed help. Hands down, Miss Teague was the hardest working teacher I’d ever seen. She worked tirelessly for us, and it showed. She taught the entire class period, never sitting down. She never became frustrated with me or made me feel inferior because of my struggles in math.

In fact, Miss Teague’s belief in me gave me the confidence to know that I could be successful in her classroom, and beyond.

For the first time in my life, I couldn’t wait for math class each day. Miss Teague is the epitome of a champion for children.

Although she didn’t know it at the time, Miss Teague was preparing me to be a teacher. She taught me how to persevere and keep going, even when things got hard.

She showed me what it looked like to love and value your students and the people in your life. Thank you, Miss Teague, for believing in me, even before I could believe in myself. You are loved and appreciated more than you’ll ever know. l

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