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July 30 Celebrate Harpersville HomecomingAug 7 Columbiana Arts & Crafts Show

Upcoming Events

C o l u m b i a n a • C h e l s e a • H a r p e r s v i l l e • W e s t o v e r • W i l s o n v i l l e • V i n c e n t

The Mayor, Town Council, and citizens of Vincent, Alabama welcome all newcomers to our area. Vincent is one of the few progressive Shelby County locations that still offer small town hospitality and personality.

Vincent is located on Highway 231 between Interstate 20 and Highway 280, which offers area residents the proximity to work in various larger cities and leave the fast paced city life after work and escape to the quiet country setting that is the essence of Vincent. For those who don’t care to venture far from home, we offer all the shopping opportunities, of the larger cities, on a more personal scale.

Boasting an extremely low crime rate, our Police Department provides a safe and secure atmosphere in which to raise a family. The Vincent Volunteer Fire Department, backed up by the Harpersville Fire Department, provides fire and rescue safety for homes and businesses.

Recreation activities are abundant in Vincent. We have Gorman Park, with free boat launch access, on the Coosa River and Vincent Municipal Park, located centrally in town, with a picnic pavilion, children’s playground, walking track, football field, softball field, and two baseball fields available to the public.

Vincent Elementary School, Vincent Middle School, and Vincent High School are excellent educational facilities located inside the town limits.

In addition to the quiet country living experience, other areas of Vincent offer enticing opportunities for business development. With two railroads going through the town and access to major highways, Vincent has numerous untapped economic possibilities.

Come, experience, and enjoy the slower paced Vincent life style and you will want to make it your life style too.

Population:1,853

Town Hall:525 Florey StreetVincent, AL 35178205-672-2261townofvincent.comshopsofvincent.com

Town Council:Ray McAllister, Mayor672-2261

Joy MarlerCity Clerk672-2261townofvincent@bellsouth.net

Larry King672-2770

Bridgette Jordan Smith672-9128

Johnny Edwards672-7428

Ralph B Kimble, Jr.672-2755

Mary Lee Reynolds672-2482

Services:Police: 672-2261Fire: 672-2261Water: 672-2878

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BOARD MEMBERS

*New Members

BOARD MEMBERS Treasurer

Andrew BrownBrown Lumber &Building Supply

PresidentTim Prince

Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

1st Vice PresidentRandall Fields

3rd Vice PresidentDonna SmelcerShelby Baptist

Medical Center

SecretaryFaye McGuireFrontier Bank

2ndVice PresidentBrenda Frias

Alabama Power

Richard CookBusy Hands Framing and Gifts

Evan MajorShelby County Schools (Ret.)

Linda WrenAT&T

Dr. Ben Smith Smith Chiropractic

Billy Ray Jones Bryant Bank

Robert Jackson Bridges Historic Shelby Association

John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC

Hal Higgens Alagasco

Edwin BrasherFirst United Security Bank

City GovernmentMayor Earl Niven, Becky LandersChelsea

Mayor Allan LoweGina AntonliniColumbiana

Mayor Theoangelo PerkinsJackie Ingram Harpersville

Della PenderMT Laurel Mayor Ray McCallisterJoy MarlerVincent

Mayor Rosemary LiveoakKay RayWilsonville

Mayor Mark McLaughlinWayne JonesWestover

Board AdvisorsSusan Stivers

Penny KovakasKovakas Realty

Gerie Kelley

WELCOME ABOARD 2010 CHAMBER MEMBERS

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Executive DirectorStacy Walkup

*Advantage Staffi ngMike Echols and Tracy Todd 3075 John Hawkins ParkwayBirmingham, Alabama 35244205-444-8733hirethinking.comBirmingham@advantageresourcing.comAs one of the world’s leading staffi ng companies, our primary objective is clear-cut: To perfectly align the best people with appropriate positions around the world.

*Blue Cross and Blue ShieldKim Kelley450 Riverchase Parkway EastBirmingham, Alabama 35244205-220-2171

*Charter BusinessBethe Dodds2100 Columbiana RoadVestavia Hills, Alabama 35216205-824-5514Charter-Business.com

Unique Capabilities for Better Business Solutions Charter Communications, Inc. is a leading broadband communications company and the fourth largest cable operator in the United States.

*Erin C. Bell, Attorney at LawP.O. Box 232 Mailing105 North Main StreetColumbiana, Alabama 35051205-671-0122Focusing on Primarily family Law, Adoptions, Divorce, juvenile, and personal injury.

Capstone Financial Group LLCH. Douglas Ingram2200 Riverchase Center Ste 608Birmingham AL 35244205-444-5592thecapstoneway.com/splash.cfm

Cornerstone Christian SchoolJay Adams and Debbie Collins

Columbiana, Alabama 35051205-669-7777ccschargers.us/home.html

Candlewood SuitesMatt Graves1004 Balmoral DriveAlabaster, Alabama 35007205-620-0188candlewoodsuites.com

Allison, May & Kimbrough, LLCWm. Randall May, Attorney at Law1300 Corporate Drive, Suite 200Birmingham, Alabama 35242205-991-6367allisonmay.com

CGS Entertainment Consultants LLCGeorge HowellMontevallo, Alabama 35115205-994-2426cgsevents.com

Red Mountain BankGloria Donworth, Hwy 280

205-313-8118redmountainbank.comOne SurplusScott Moseley, Chelsea

Mid State Co-opChris DukeColumbiana, Alabama 35051205-669-7082

Chelsea Chiropractic- New LocationDr. & Mrs. Justin Fogo, Ambassador398 Chesser Suite 2Chelsea, Al 35043chelseafamilychiro.com

Nationwide Ins. AgencyAllan Lowe, Columbiana205-669-7333buyonline.nationwide.com/autoquote/initiateNewQuote.do

Chelsea Eye CareDr. Zachary Steel Chelsea AL 35043205-678-2565

chelseaeyecare.com/Chelsea_Eye_Care/Home.html

Chelsea Animal HospitalRenee Kelley, Chelsea205-678-8895chelseaanimaldoc.com

Shelby County Dept. of Human ResourcesKim Mashego, Executive Director205-669-3000

Creekside ConsultingRobert GandyHarpersville, AL 35078205-672-8587creeksideinc.com

Second EleganceStephanie Roulier105 A South Main StreetColumbiana, Alabama 35051205-669-0469secondelegance.com/default.aspx

Vincent

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Music on Main

Downtown Columbiana

Every Friday night until Aug.

6 p.m.-8 p.m.

More info:

669-3331

August 715th Annual Antiques, Arts

& Craft Show9 p.m - 4p.m.Sponsor: Novella ClubMore info:669-3284

July 30-31Celebrate HarpersvilleHomecoming 2010Harpersville Town Halltownofharpersville.com

August 12

All Shelby County Schools Begin

AN ADDED MEMBER BENEFIT

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MEMBERS CORNER

Bolton Funeral Home in Columbiana has been newly renovated!

Derek Daniels, manager and his family are the new owners and management for the Columbiana funeral home. Ladon Emerson, Funeral Director, Rob Bolton, Connie Denty, Shane Carlisle and Donna McDaniel bring altogether over 100 years of experience to the business. Updated and newly remodeled inside and out is what you will fi nd at the Columbiana location. “The Funeral Home needed to be updated.” According to Ladon Emerson, Funeral Director. He brings 18 years experience with him and he is particularity excited about the new selection room. The selection room offers over 50 choices of caskets including urns and crematory caskets and looks very professional with a lot of accessories creating a variety of choices during and after the funeral for loved ones to be remembered by. Also they have new signage, fl ower van and a new hearse is on the way. “This business has a name you can trust and has been here in Columbiana for a lifetime through good and bad times and we wish continued success to the Daniels family to carry out the traditions of this business.” Mayor Allan Lowe.

Pictured L-R: Donna McDaniel, Shane Carlisle, Derek Daniels, Rob Bolton, Ladon Emerson, Connie Denty

Before we know it the kids will be heading back to school. In the days ahead they will be preparing for that day by searching for the latest fashions and accessories. There is one school accessory that parents and students should select with great care and attention. That accessory is the BACKPACK. As Backpacks have grown in popularity, Doctors have continued to express cautions regarding how Backpacks should be worn. Proper fi t and usage of Backpacks could reduce potential damage to children’s growing backs and muscles.It is hard to believe, but children sometimes carry as much as 40 % of their body weight in their Backpacks. Dr. Bliss Newell of Columbiana Chiropractic recommends a loaded Backpack weigh no more than 15% of the child’s body weight. A correctly worn Backpack can distribute weight among some of the strongest muscles in the body. But a poor fi t and an overloaded Backpack can lead to joint and muscle problems or injuries. To insure that your child is protected from such injuries, follow the tips below and be- sure to try the Backpack on before it is purchased and worn.

Backpack Tips:

Light Weight when empty: No added weight to a potentially heavy loadTwo Wide Padded Shoulder Straps: insures good blood fl ow in shouldersPadded Back: provides extra protectionWaist Strap: helps prevent bouncing up & down when walking Wear the Straps: All of them to allow for even distribution of the weightDon’t Overload: the load recommendation is no more than 15% of the child’s body weight

For more information on this important subject, call Dr. Bliss Newell of Columbiana Chiropractic at 669-5252 for a no obligation telephone consultation. Columbiana Chiropractic “Easing Your Pain” Highway 25, Columbiana 669-5252

A BACKPACK CAN BE QUITE A PAIN

MEMBERS CORNER

Chelsea Chiropractic and Farmers Insurance/Scott

Weygand Agency both located at 398 Chesser

Road, Chelsea

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SOUTH SHELBY SNAPSHOTS

Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Robert Bentley makes a campaign

stop at Bryant Bank in Columbiana on June 29, 2010.

July Chamber Luncheon sponsored by the Greater

Shelby Chamber of Commerce in Pelham

Judge Dan Reeves, Bobby Joe Seales, Diane Seales,

Pam Curry and Sheriff Chris Curry & Grand

Marshal of the Columbiana Liberty Day Parade

July Chamber Luncheon

sponsored by the Greater Shelby Chamber of

Commerce in PelhamMayor Allan Lowe, and City

Council Representatives Tom Seale, Ouida Mayfi eld, and

Dr. Stancil Handley unveil the Small Towns and Down Towns

Historic Marker on Friday Night June 25, 2010.

Wilsonville Cemetery is now listed in the Alabama

Historic Cemetery Register by the Wilsonville Cemetery

Committee Members: Norma Newman, Mary Turgion, Candace Vick, Patricia

Johnson, Alan Revis and Mayor Rosemary Liveoak. The Master of Ceremony was Bobby Joe

Seales, President of the Shelby County Historical Society, Inc.

J. Waid Blackstone, D.O. Ophthalmologist

practicing in Chelsea at Hayes Eye Center.

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August 5, 2010Location: Columbiana United Methodist Church 200 North Main Street, Columbiana

Topic: Mental Health Court Keynote Speaker: James W. Fuhrmeister Judge of Probate, Shelby County

Special Recognition of Sonya LefkovitsFrom the South Shelby Chamber of Commerceand Columbiana Merchants & Professionals Association

City Spotlight: Vincent

Luncheon Host: Frontier Bank and Blue Springs Manor Bed and Breakfast

Price: $10.00*Networking begins at 11:30am

UPCOMING CHAMBER LUNCHEON

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South Shelby Chamber of Commerce208 E. College St • P.O. Box 396

Columbiana, AL 35051(205) 669-9075 • soshelby@bellsouth.net

www.southshelbychamber.com

Sponsored by:

South Shelby Chamber of Commerce18th Anniversary

Fall Golf TournamentSeptember 10, 2010

Magnolia Meadows Golf Course

Presented by: Bryant Bank and Shelby County Reporter

Registration FormTeam Sponsors: $380 • Hole Sponsor: $100

Type sponsorship: Team______Hole_____

Name________________________________

Name________________________________

Name________________________________

Name________________________________

Company_____________________________________

Mailing Address_______________________________

City State ZIP_ ________________________________

Tee Time: 8:00 am_________12:30pm________

Amount enclosed:_________________

Please remit to:South Shelby Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 396, Columbiana, AL 35051

205-669-9075, Fax 669-1842

Silent Auction and GalaSeptember 9, 2010 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Magnolia Meadows Golf Course