A Guide to Shopping and Working in Bessemer, Alabama Sponsored by the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce

Bessemer AREA Chamber of Commerce

A guide to shopping and working in Bessemer, Alabama Sponsored by the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce

Bessemer Magazine 2012

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Letter from the President...... 4

Letter from the Mayor...... 6

About the Chamber...... 8

Business is Booming in Bessemer...... 10 New economic development projects bring jobs and investment dollars to Bessemer.

Medical West Keeps Bessemer Healthy with New and Expanded Services...... 12 In recent years, Medical West has adapted its service offerings to better serve the community. With the opening of the new wound care center, an expanded sleep disorders clinic, and seven neighborhood health centers, area residents can get the treatments they need right in their own backyard.

Stay and Play in Bessemer...... 14 Bessemer is home to a number of national-brand hotels that are located with easy access to Alabama’s only amusement park, Alabama Adventure, and other area landmarks.

Bessemer’s Bright Culinary Star...... 16 In 1902, Tom Bonduris, a native of Peleta, Greece, immigrated to the United States. In 1906, he found his way to Birmingham after hearing about it from other Greek immigrants who had settled in the city. Bonduris started working at a restaurant called The Bright Star in western Birmingham making pies then left Birmingham to move to Bessemer because it was a booming industrial town. He opened The Bright Star in downtown Bessemer in 1907.

Lawson State Gives Back...... 18 Lawson State reaches out and makes a difference in the community

Bessemer: A Foothold in History...... 20

Bessemer Churches...... 22

Important Bessemer Phone Numbers..... 23

Bessemer Chamber of Commerce Member Listing...... 24

Advertiser Index...... 40

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Dear Friends and Community Members,

It has been a very eventful and exciting year for the City of Bessemer!

We welcomed new mayor Kenneth Gulley, which has sparked hope and excitement for city leaders, businesses and community members. The City of Bessemer also welcomed many new corporations such as the Dollar General, POSCO, Griffin Wheel, and Norfolk Southern, to name a few. These projects will bring nearly 750 new jobs to our area! The Chamber has been very active as well, recruiting over 80 new members to our Chamber membership! We have also held numerous ribbon cutting ceremonies, sponsored community outreach events and presented several scholarships to area high school students. With nearly 29,000 residents call- With nearly 29,000 residents call- ing Bessemer home, it is easy to see we have a lot to offer in Bessemer. Wing essemer home it is easy to see B , From our nationally recognized eater- we have a lot to offer in Bessemer. ies, our thrilling theme park, to our dynamic business community, we have something for everyone. It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you the latest edition of the Bessemer Magazine! Whether you are a lifelong resident or just moving to town, we hope you will learn something new about our Marvel City!

Sincerely, Keith Pennington, Chairman Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce

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Greetings from the Mayor

On behalf of the City Council and myself, I am pleased and proud to welcome you to the city of Bessemer.

For more than 100 years, Besse- mer has maintained a strong sense of history while creating a bright and dynamic future. The combination of historic architec- ture, a diverse citizenry, a strong faith community, and a strong business community has made Bessemer a desirable place to Flive, work, and play for more than a century. Bessemer City Council Councilor David Vance, Councilor Ron Marshall, We have so much to be proud Councilor Sarah Belcher, Mayor Kenneth Gulley, of in Bessemer. We are a thriving Councilor Donna Thigpen, Councilor Sherrina Rice- city, full of opportunities for Franklin (President Pro-Tem), Councilor Cleo King and Councilor Jesse Matthews (President) economic growth and development, and we are committed to the success and progress of our citizens. Prior to being elected Mayor, I served on a variety of city boards and commissions and was the first African-American Chairman of the Board for the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce. I am proud to call Bessemer home. I truly appreciate all that this city has to offer, and I feel sure that you will too. I hope you will take time to look through the pages of this magazine. I feel confident that our residents will gain a renewed sense of pride and appreciation for Bessemer, and our visitors will gain an insight into what we are truly about. Whether you are a longtime resident, a visitor, or a prospective resident, we are happy that you are here. Take time to discover all that makes Bessemer special!

Mayor Kenneth Gulley

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For almost 90 years, since the Besse- bers an array of services, resources, and mer Area Chamber of Commerce got networking opportunities while en- its start in 1922, the organization has hancing the local business community worked to advance the economic, civ- and the area’s economic climate. • ic, educational, and cultural develop- Chamber ment of the area and improve the quality of life for the entire community. Ambassadors The Chamber is a working partnership The Bessemer Area of Chamber of between local businesses and profes- Commerce Ambassadors is a group of Fsionals dedicated to promoting growth local leaders who serve as an important in the economy of the Bessemer Area. Bessemer Chamber Ambassadors public relations arm of the Chamber, Front Row: Sarah Beasley, Minnie Roper, Claire It is the catalyst for energizing and vi- representing the Chamber at public Mitchell, Sarah Belcher; Middle Row: Lula events and as the backbone of the talizing the stakeholders in the Besse- Walter, Lou Hickey, Ericka Watson, Beverly mer Area to achieve continual business Townsend; Back Row: Doris Lewis, Nikki Jordan, Membership enhancement and reten- Shirley Horn, Nelda Pate growth, reach legislative goals, im- tion programs. prove educational opportunities and Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce 2011-2012 Bessemer Area promote the Bessemer Area’s many advocates for and works with the local Chamber of Commerce positive assets. business community to ensure the area’s Ambassadors: Today, with over 450 members, the success. The Chamber offers its mem- • Kay Baggett, Retired • Sarah Belcher, Bessemer City Bessemer Area Chamber of Council Commerce Member Benefits: • Regina Doriety, Lawson State Community College • Communiqué — the Chamber • Participation in Ambassador Program • Connie Fuell, Konica Minolta newsletter • Business and community resources Business Solutions USA Inc. • Use of Board Room for meetings • Invitations to special events, • Claire Mitchell, Hair Gallery • Bessemer Magazine (annual monthly calendar of events, Beauty Salon publication including membership programs, and activities • Nelda Pate, Retired directory) • Discounted fees and registration • Minnie Roper, Retired • Receptions and Grand Openings • Staff and Committee assistance with • Diane Sparks, Retired • Direct Referrals business needs • Louise Hickey, Legacy YMCA • Complimentary coupon in The • Source of accurate and current • Katherine Taylor Western Star information on the economy • Sarah Beasley, Joe Beasley • Website/Internet link • Deductible as a business expense Memorial Foundation • Color copies 50-cents each • Meeting planning assistance • Doris Lewis, City of Bessemer • FREE Black and white copies • Newcomer information, inquiry • Ericka Watson, Individual (member provides paper) response • Rachel Townsend, Rural Metro • Free Notary Public services • Regional marketing and promotion • Beverly Edwards, Rural Metro • Membership listing in Chamber • Tourism support through Visitor • Daryl Owens, Bessemer City publications Information Centers Schools • Nikki Jordan, Sarrell Dental • Lula Water, City of Bessemer

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Business is Booming in Bessemer New economic development projects bring jobs and investment dollars to Bessemer.

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A 100-acre construction site on Lake- shore Drive in Bessemer rumbles with activity as crews work to build a $100-million Dollar General distribution center that will employ 650 and will be the largest such facility in Jef- ferson County. The state-of-the art, 1,000,000-square-foot center is ex- pected to open in early 2012 and will Aserve more than 1,000 stores throughout Alabama and the Southeast. Landing the project is an economic development boon for the city of Bes- semer, and it is one among several large projects that have people buzzing about Bessemer. “The Dollar General center will create jobs, generate tax dollars, fied job applicants. “Bessemer has more portation hub and intermodal facility, and bring other businesses to the area,” to offer than almost anywhere else,” recently annexed 370 acres adjoining says Forrest Davis, Director of Eco- Davis says proudly. the development with plans for a large nomic and Community Development In addition to Dollar General, Berm- warehousing facility. Bessemer could for the City of Bessemer. Bessemer is co Aluminum is expanding its opera- see 230 jobs and other economic ripple one of the few cities in Jefferson Coun- tions in Bessemer, adding a new smelter effects. Davis says that other exciting ty that still has large parcels of undevel- and 75 jobs as part of an $8-million projects are on the horizon and could oped land, has multiple railroads, has project. Amsted Rail Griffin Wheel be announced soon. direct access to Interstate 20/59 and held a job fair in Bessemer and filled “We’re excited about Dollar General,” Interstate 459 and has its own airport, 150 positions at its plant just outside says Davis. “The credibility that it brings hospital and water system. The city is the city limits; a $45-million project. is crucial. But the businesses, the folks, also located in close proximity to large Bessemer, which borders the $97-mil- that are here and have been here are just population centers with plenty of quali- lion Norfolk Southern railroad trans- as important as the ones that are new.”•

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Medical West Keeps Bessemer Healthy with New and Expanded Services

In recent years, Medical West has adapted its service offerings to better serve the community. With the opening of the new wound care center, an expanded sleep disorders clinic, and seven neighborhood health centers, area residents can get the treatments they need right in their own backyard.

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In order to keep up with chronic, non- • Burns include Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Restless healing wounds resulting from the dra- • Gangrene Leg Syndrome, Periodic Limb Move- matic increase in diabetes diagnoses over • Pressure ulcers ments, Parasomnias (abnormal move- the past few years, Medical West opened • Necrotizing soft tissue infections ments and behaviors during sleep, in- the Advanced Wound Center featuring • Carbon monoxide poisoning cluding sleepwalking, night terrors, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Using cut- • Wounds caused by poor circulation or nightmares, sleep paralysis, and “acting ting-edge treatments and sophisticated trauma out” dreams) and Narcolepsy. case management, the staff at the Medi- Each year, the Sleep Disorders Center cal West Advanced Wound Center helps The hyperbaric chambers were devel- studies over 4,600 hours of sleep and Ipatients with chronic wounds heal faster. oped to create a comfortable, relaxing helps more than 300 patients manage environment, and state-of-the-art tech- their sleep-related illnesses. With the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) nology offers intercom communication comfort and amenities of an upscale ho- is a medical treatment in which a patient for two-way private conversations as tel room, each room is equipped with a breathes 100-percent oxygen while un- well as televisions, DVD players and au- full-size bed and designer decor. Knowl- der pressure in a hyperbaric chamber. dio equipment. Patients can even bring edgeable sleep specialists perform all More oxygen dissolves in a patient’s in their favorite movies for viewing dur- tests and treatments on-site. The diag- blood, speeding healing in areas with de- ing treatment! nostic process is easy and non-invasive, creased oxygen in surrounding tissues. and in most cases, testing for sleep disor- Typically, patients are in the chamber an Sleep Well ders is covered by insurance. The Sleep average of two hours each visit. HBOT is In addition to the wound care center, Disorders Center recently added two typically used for patients with: Medical West recently expanded its new comfortable sleep suites to accom- Sleep Disorders Clinic to accommodate modate growing patient volume. • Wounds that have not healed in sev- more patients for sleep studies. Sleep Medical West also offers expert care eral weeks disorders reduce job productivity and close to home at its seven satellite health • Post radiation tissue injury increase illness, doctor visits, accidents, centers in Bessemer, McCalla, Huey- • Diabetes-related foot and ankle ulcers medication use, healthcare costs and town, and Vance.• • Crush injuries death rates. Unfortunately, 95 percent of • Venous Stasis or arterial insufficiency sleep disorders go undiagnosed and un- ulcers treated. An estimated 40 million Ameri- For more information, visit • Compromised grafts and flaps cans suffer from a sleep disorder, which medicalwesthospital.org.

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Bessemer Civic Center

Stay and Play in Bessemer Bessemer is home to a number of national-brand hotels

that are located with easy access to Alabama’s only amuse-

ment park, Alabama Adventure, and other area landmarks.

Alabama Adventure Alabama Adventure Alabama’s only amusement park is actually much more than that. With a water park, theme park and annual concert series, Alabama Adventure regularly appears on lists of the state’s most-visited sites. Alabama Adventure’s water park features a number of water slides, a kid play area, a wave pool, and a lazy river. In the theme park, the all-new Buzzsaw Falls made its debut this year. The five-story-high water plume ride is the first major ride introduced since 2005. Other rides include roller coast- ers, bumper cars, a carousel, and a variety of other amusement rides. The 2011 First Financial Bank Concert Series brings popular acts to Alabama Adventure throughout the summer. Popular acts such as Mike Posner, AllStar Weekend and JoDee Messina appeared as part of this year’s series. Alabama Adventure also recently introduced the Star Theater featuring family friendly shows like Bob the Builder and Clifford.

Bessemer Civic Center The BCC is the perfect space for hosting events for 10 to over 1,000 people. The 13,000-square-foot Main Hall can host a variety of events including plays, wrestling,

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boxing, concerts, banquets, exhibitions, and trade fairs. With a seating ca- pacity of 1,600 and a large stage, the hall is ideal for concerts, dance and theater events. Other spaces include the 4,000-square-foot East Meeting Room, which features a separate entrance and adjacent parking for 300 cars. The room is ideal for classroom meetings of up to Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park 300 people, receptions, or banquets for 250 people. The North Meeting Room and Queen Anne homes to Craftsman The Honeycutt House (c. 1907) has 900 square feet of space that can designs and classic American Four- The Sears-Schillaci House (1949) seat 100 for meetings, 70 for banquets, squares. From the historic Lakewood The Kuchins House (1929) and 50 in a classroom setting. A parti- Estates neighborhood to South High- The W. H. Lewis House (1927) tion to divide the room permits smaller lands and downtown Bessemer, the city The Perry House (1927) meetings. The South Meeting Room is full of historic homes. The Bessemer The Hanna House (1987) contains 700 square feet and can com- Historical Homeowners Association is a fortably seat 60 people or can be used nonprofit organization that works to Tannehill Iron- for small receptions. The elegantly dec- preserve and promote the historic works Historical orated VIP Room is ideal for board neighborhoods and residences of Bes- State Park meetings and other high-level gather- semer. This 1,500-acre state park in three ings. A large handmade mahogany table The Huey-Shaw House (c.1900) counties is the perfect place for hiking, with matching executive chairs and cre- The Bentley House (1928) camping, and outdoor recreation. The denza highlight this 540-square-foot The Bristow House (c. 1926) park features a miniature railroad; re- room. Adjacent to this room is a The Errett Home (c. 1895) stored pioneer cabins that house craft 250-square-foot ante-chamber that fea- The W. A. Simmons House (c. 1898) and artisan shops; blacksmith, miller, tures a private restroom. The Stapp House and craftsmen demonstrations; a cotton The Brasher Home (c. 1895) gin, pioneer farm and working grist- The Bessemer The Ball House (1902) mill; the 300-seat Furnace Master’s Hall of History E.L. Huey House, “Hillcrest” (1908) Restaurant, the Tannehill Sweet Shop- This museum is dedicated to pre- A. S. Leader House (1904) pe, a country store; the Tannehill Fur- serving the area’s past as well as educat- Henry W. Sweet House (c. 1906) naces, which are Civil War landmarks; ing the public on what the city was like The Young House (c.1900) picnic areas; and the Alabama Iron and years ago. Located in the renovated The George Rutledge House (1928) Steel Museum, which highlights 19th- Southern Railway Depot on Alabama The Scott-Vines House (c. 1899) century iron-making technologies.• Avenue in Bessemer, the Hall of history displays historic photographs and arti- cles, Civil War memorabilia, Indian ar- Bessemer Area Hotels tifacts, furnishings from the 1800s, and Best Western Plus Fairfield Inn & Jameson Inn other items from the early days of the (205) 481-1950 Suites by Marriott (205) 428-3194 area. Comfort Inn (205) 277-1700 Sleep Inn (205) 428-3999 Hampton Inn (205) 424-0000 Historic Homes Country Inn & (205) 425-2010 Value Place of Bessemer Suites Holiday Inn Bessemer Bessemer is home to a number of (205) 481-0007 Express (205) 428-4140 unique historic homes, from Victorian (205) 424-2600

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Bessemer’s Bright Culinary Star

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In 1902, Tom Bonduris, a native of Peleta, Greece, immigrated to the

United States. In 1906, he found his way to Birmingham after hearing

about it from other Greek immigrants who had settled in the city. Bon-

duris started working at a restaurant called The Bright Star in western

Birmingham making pies then left Birmingham to move to Bessemer

because it was a booming industrial town. He opened The Bright

Star in downtown Bessemer in 1907.

The Bright Star has been an active The Bright Star outgrew member of the Bessemer Area Cham- three locations before ber of Commerce for many years and moving to its present site owes much of its success to the sup- in 1914. Murals painted port of the Bessemer community and by an itinerant European the Chamber. The Bright Star has ex- artist depicting scenes tensive banquet space; it can seat 300 from the German coun- people and is known for its banquets, tryside are a fixture in the rehearsal dinners, showers, and cor- restaurant. Major renova- porate events.• Ttions in 1978 added the 1907 room, and in 1985 the Dixie and Green rooms expanded the restau- Bessemer Chamber Member Restaurants rant’s banquet space. Current owners, Jim and Nick Koikos, took over the restaurant in the Boateng’s Cajun Creations Mary’s Kitchen & Catering 1960s and have grown the restaurant’s reputation (205) 436-2848 (205) 531-7497 because of special attention to providing custom- Bob Sykes Barbecue McAlisters Deli ers with outstanding service and superior cuisine. (205) 426-1400 (205) 426-0387 Loyal patrons keep returning to The Bright Star due to the high-quality food and the service of The Bright Star Restaurant Mr. Hot Dog Chef Ross Daidone and the 90-member staff, (205) 424-9444 (205) 425-1545 whose average length of service exceeds seven Chick-Fil-A Nuke’s Sports Grille years. For over 100 years, the Bright Star has em- (205) 426-3190 (205) 436-2637 phasized customer satisfaction, and patrons from Cracker Barrell Old Country San Antonio Grill all over the South have made The Bright Star part Store Inc. (205) 477-1110 of their families. (205) 428-7080 In 2010, the James Beard Foundation recog- Scott’s Diner nized The Bright Star’s legendary status by nam- The Fish Market Restaurant (205) 481-4029 ing the restaurant an American Classic award- (205) 322-3330 Sneaky Pete’s winner, the only restaurant in Alabama to receive Kaylyn’s (205) 424-4036 this designation. And because of the award, peo- (205) 436-2600 Sonic of Bessemer ple from outside of Alabama have discovered The (205) 428-2002 Bright Star.

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Lawson State Community College recently opened the Center for Commu- nity Development and will offer workshops, seminars, and topics of interest to the community. The 5,000-square-foot building, located just off Bessemer Superhighway, was donated to the Lawson State Foundation by Wachovia Bank. The former Wachovia Bank branch was the site of a tragic bank robbery and shooting in 2007 that took the lives of two bank tellers and injured two oth- Lers. Laswson State chose to dedicate the building to the memory of the two tellers, and a bronze memorial plaque memorializes Eva Hudson and Sheila Prevo’s lives. It reads, in part, “Sheila and Eva will forever live in the hearts of

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their families, friends and co-workers duty to enhance the quality of life for School. Located off Interstate 20/59 of Wachovia Bank.” the people in our area. It’s important and Academy Drive, the Lawson State chose to use the do- that we all come together to assist in 226,000-square-foot, $55-million fa- nated building to contribute to the this lengthy recovery.” cility replaced Jess Lanier High School, school’s surrounding community by of- which opened in 1970. The school fering financial planning services, well- Bessemer City boasts wide hallways, soaring windows ness programs, and health-care out- Schools in the atrium and classrooms with reach. Some of the topics to be covered white boards and computer centers. It include understanding basic credit In January 2010, Bessemer City also features wireless Internet, class- scores, home buying, computer litera- School System unveiled the brand-new, rooms dedicated to distance learning, cy, budgeting, job profiling, job readi- state-of-the-art Bessemer City High and a 5,500-seat athletic complex.• ness, and consumers’ view of life insurance. Other sponsored programs will focus on economic well-being as it re- Bessemer City Schools lates to health-care planning, financial planning for health-related services Abrams Elementary James A. Davis Middle such as long-term care insurance, and Principal Brenda Rumley School wellness planning for the workforce. 1200 23rd Street Principal Albert Soles Presenters on the various areas will in- Bessemer, AL 35020 1224 Clarendon Avenue (205) 432-3100 Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 432-3600 In another effort of community Bessemer Center for outreach, the Lawson State fami- Technology Jonesboro Elementary ly, including President Perry W. Principal Keith MaHaffey Principal Darryl Aikerson Ward and approximately 100 fac- 4950 Premiere Parkway 125 Owen Avenue ulty, staff, and students volun- Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 432-3778 (205) 432-3400 teered with relief efforts in devastated Pratt City following the Bessemer City High School New Horizon Alternative April tornadoes. Principal Jerome Cook School 100 High School Drive Principal Olivia Johnson Bessemer, AL 35022 1701 6th Avenue N. clude personnel from non-profits, busi- (205) 432-3700 Bessemer, AL 35020 ness, government, industry, medical (205) 432-3036 and health providers, and education. Charles F. Hard Elementary In another effort of community out- Principal Barbara McCoy Westhills Elementary reach, the Lawson State family, includ- 2801 Arlington Avenue School ing President Perry W. Ward and ap- Bessemer, AL 35020 Principal Mildred Posey proximately 100 faculty, staff, and (205) 432-3300 710 Glenn Road students volunteered with relief ef- Bessemer, AL 35020 forts in devastated Pratt City following Greenwood Elementary (205) 432-3500 the April tornadoes. “Our community Principal Deborah Billups is our family, Dr. Ward says. “Those im- 5012 Roslyn Road pacted by the recent storms are people Bessemer, AL 35020 that we know—co-workers, loved (205) 432-3200 ones. It is not only our mission but our

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Bessemer A Foothold in History

Henry F. Debardeleben, a pioneer industrialist who wanted to build a city based on iron and steel resources, founded the city of Bessemer in 1887. At age 30, Debardeleben came to Bir- mingham and acquired a controlling interest in the Red Mountain Iron and Coal Company, which was later renamed the Eureka Mining Company. In 1886, he bought a little over 4,000 acres of land located 13 miles southwest of Birmingham for approximately $100,000. Debardeleben planned to build Height furnaces and two additional railroad outlets to the city within two years. Originally named Brooklyn, Debardeleben renamed the city Bessemer in honor of Sir Henry Bessemer, the British sci- entist famous for his contribution to the steel-making process. In the city’s early days, Debardeleben put all of his en- ergy into revitalizing industries that were already located in the area, however, by the spring of 1887, other companies began to look at Bessemer as a possible site for relocation, and

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the population boomed. In just over a year, there were more the basement of the public library with display cases featuring than 4,000 people in Bessemer. The city was incorporated in various items of historical interest to the Bessemer commu- 1889. nity. The League members put out a call to longtime Bessemer R.M. McAdory was elected Bessemer’s first mayor, and he residents looking for more artifacts to add to the collection, had eight councilmen working with him. Soon after, a city hall and the response was overwhelming. was built to accommodate the city’s rapid expansion. Soon In 1973, the Southern Railway Depot was placed on the after schools began to be built and other city services created. National Register of Historic Places, and the League began As the steel industry has waxed and waned raising money to move the museum’s contents to the site. In over the years, Bessemer has had to adapt 1978, the railroad consented to let the museum move into the its economic focus. The Great Depression depot, and Bessemer native and architect Dallas Benton was hit Bessemer very hard, and it has also en- hired to complete the renovation. dured several recessions. After many years of renovation and fundraising, in 1987 in Today, with a population of 30,000, conjunction with Bessemer’s centennial celebration, the Bes- Bessemer continues to celebrate its histo- semer Hall of History was dedicated. The hall became home ry but maintain a strong foothold in the to a railroad boxcar and the city’s first fire truck. With more present day. space, the hall became the site for a plethora of community events and special exhibitions. Bessemer’s Hall Today, the Bessemer Hall of History is open Tuesday through of History Saturday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offers memberships for citizens interested in the area’s rich history. Historical photo- In 1970, the Bessemer Junior Service graphs, machinery, books, and other artifacts are on regular League decided that the city needed a mu- display, and special exhibits and events are planned through- seum to celebrate its rich historical heri- out the year. For more information, visit www.bessemerh- tage. Initially, the museum was located in allofhistory.org.•

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Bessemer Churches Bessemer has a rich and diverse faith commu- Church works to feed the local homeless nity with denominations to suit just about community by offering bag lunches to the every citizen’s beliefs and worship needs. homeless every Wednesday. Bessemer Many of the local churches are dedicated to churches are shining the light of Christ to giving back to the Bessemer community with their community.• outreach projects as diverse as the churches that sponsor them. Morgan United Methodist Church serves as a distribution point for An- gel Food Ministries—an organization that Bprovides good quality food to families at very reasonable prices. Canaan Baptist Church helped with disaster response following the April tornadoes by serving as a collection point for donations for tornado victims and by connecting affected neighbors with the help they needed (shown at right). The church members also threw a block party for residents in Pleasant Grove in late July to celebrate the progress made since April’s devasta- tion of the area. New Bethlehem Baptist

Bessemer Area Chamber Member Churches

The Baptist Church at First Presbyterian Church New Bethlehem McAdory 1723 3rd Ave. N. Baptist Church 4954 Eastern Valley Rd. Bessemer, AL 35020 1730 11th Ave. N. McCalla, AL 35111 (205) 424-3950 Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 477-8265 (205) 428-4659 Flint Hill Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church 1630 Powder Plant Road New Jerusalem Baptist Church 2902 5th Ave. N. Bessemer, AL 35022 2430 10th Ave. N. Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 424-2630 Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 428-8343 (205) 425-9421 Grace Lutheran Church Canaan Baptist Church 900 9th Ave. SW. Rock Mountain Lakes Baptist 824 15th Street North Bessemer, AL 35022 Church Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 425-5145 6495 Rock Mountain Lakes Rd. (205) 428-5575 McCalla, AL 35111 Morgan United (205) 425-3424 First Christian Church Methodist Church 1603 4th Ave. N. 2701 Morgan Rd. Shady Grove Missionary Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35022 Baptist Church (205) 428-2412 (205) 425-1261 2600 Fairfax Ave. Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 426-1941

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Important Bessemer Phone Numbers

Animal Control...... (205) 426-5586 City Information ...... (205) 424-4060 • City Clerk • Building & Inspections • Economic Development • GIS/Information Technology • Mayor’s Office Civic Center ...... (205) 424-9388 Fire Department...... (205) 428-5151 Fleet Maintenance...... (205) 425-3291 Municipal Court...... (205) 426-8602 Parks and Recreation...... (205) 428-1124 Police Department...... (205) 481-4351 Public Improvements Department ...... (205) 424-4084

Mayor Kenneth Gulley

City Council President Jesse Matthews (District 6) President Pro-Tem Sherrina Rice-Franklin (District 2) David Vance, District 1 Sarah W. Belcher, District 3 Donna Thigpen, District 4 Ron Marshall, District 5 Females Cleophus King, District 7 Males 13,042 15,730 Bessemer By the Numbers

Population: 28,772 (July 2009) Males: 13,042 (45.3%) Females: 15,730 (54.7%) Median age: 35.9 years Median household income: $27,332

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Bessemer area Chamber of Commerce Member Listing

1 Time Entertainment AHR Metals Alabama Technology American Family Care America’s 1st Federal B. Mac McKissom Cheryl Orton Network Felicia S. Fortune Credit Union - McCalla PO Box 151 #20 Division Street Dr. Mike Bailey, 2147 Riverchase Office Rd Bonnie Norred, Bessemer, AL 35021 Bessemer, AL 35020 Chris Franklin Hoover, AL 35244 Kendall Williams (205) 567-8828 (205) 428-8888 500 Beacon Pkwy W. (205) 403-8902 4740 Eastern Valley Road [email protected] Fax: (205) 428-9983 Birmingham, AL 35209 Fax: (205) 982-7882 McCalla, AL 35111 DJ Services www.ahrmetals.com (205) 943-4808 www.americanfamilycare.com (205) 477-9360 [email protected] (205) 943-4773 ffortune@americanfamilycare. Fax: (205) 325-3911 4th Avenue Mini Storage Fabrication; Mechanical Contrac- www.atn.org com www.amfirst.org Mike Carlton tor [email protected] Doctor - Family [email protected] 1947 4th Avenue SW Non Profit Financial Services; Credit Union Bessemer, AL 35022 Alabama Adventure American Lung (205) 424-1880 Brian McDuff, Alabama Technology Association Anthony Underwood Fax: (205) 424-1816 EJ Randolph Network - Lawson LaShon Menefee, Auto. Sales Storage 4599 Alabama Adventure Pkwy Jim Ingalls Marjorie Swain Anthony Underwood Bessemer, AL 35022 3060 Wilson Rd. SW 2200 Riverchase Center, Ste 4006 Bessemer Super Hwy A (205) 481-4750 Birmingham, AL 35221 604 Bessemer, AL 35020 Fax: (205) 481-4758 (205) 929-2022 Birmingham, AL 35244 (205) 424-4033 A Beautiful Beginning www.alabamaadventure.com www.atn.org (205) 987-7432 Fax: (205) 424-4032

L isting Child Development bmcduff@alabamaadventure. [email protected] Fax: (205) 987-7436 www.auautomotive.com Center com Non Profit www.breathehealthy.org [email protected] Tyeshia Donald, erandolph@alabamaadventure. [email protected] Automobile Sales; Automobile Terra Donald com Alabama Trucking Non Profit Service PO Box 692 Amusement Park; Water Park Association Bessemer, AL 35201 Tim Frazier American Pride Trophies Aquabama Pool Spa (205) 428-7734 Alabama Gas & Awards and Patio LLC M ember P. O. Box 242337 Fax: (205) 428-7734 Corporation Montgomery, AL 36117 Rod and Michelle Josh & Erica Chandler td.abeautifulbeginning@gmail. Randy Donaldson (334) 834-3983 Hodges 4847 Promenade Parkway Ste com 901 Industrial Park Circle Fax: (334) 262-6504 1011 Ste. D Brooklane Drive 101 Child Development Center Bessemer, AL 350226082 www.alabamatrucking.org Hueytown, AL 35023 Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 716-2824 [email protected] (205) 744-0421 (205) 424-4450 A. G. Gaston Boys & Girls Fax: (205) 428-9879 Trucking Association Fax: (205) 491-6916 Fax: (205) 424-4449

C hamber Club www.alagasco.com [email protected] [email protected] Rose Walker randy.donaldson@energen. Alabama Trucking Awards / Plaques / Trophies Pool Spa & Patio 2900 South Park Drive SW com Association Birmingham, AL 35211 Utilities; Gas Gene Vonderau American Red Cross - Astro Electric (205) 923-3377 P. O. Box 242337 Bessemer Company, Inc. Fax: (205) 923-0777 Alabama Power Montgomery, AL 36117 Cherie Smith Charles Roland Jones www.aggbgc.org Company (334) 834-3983 1720 Second Avenue, N. 1127 19th Street N. Non Profit Jon Staggs Fax: (334) 262-6504 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 2901 Allison Bonnett Memorial www.alabamatrucking.org (205) 428-4131 (205) 424-0060 ADCO Boiler Company Dr. [email protected] Fax: (205) 428-0443 Fax: (205) 424-0072 Joe Adams Hueytown, AL 35023 Trucking Association Non Profit [email protected] 3657 Pine Lane (800) 245-2244 Electricians; Electrical Equip- Bessemer, AL 35022 Fax: (205) 226-1209 Alfa Insurance - America’s 1st Federal ment (205) 428-2326 www.alabamapower.com Stephen Pate Credit Union - Bessemer Fax: (205) 428-2395 [email protected] Stephen Pate Bonnie Norred AT & T www.adcoboiler.com Utilities 833 Greensprings Hwy. Ste 111 2131 19th Street North Glyn Agnew [email protected] Birmingham, AL 35209 Bessemer, AL 35020 600 N. 19th Str., 28th Floor B1 Boiler Companies Alabama Radiologists, PC (205) 290-0140 (205) 424-8542 Birmingham, AL 352032210 Jeff Cutler, Fax: (205) 290-0650 Fax: (205) 424-7932 (205) 714-0722 AFLAC Insurance Keith Chesser [email protected] www.amfirst.org Fax: (205) 321-2699 LaBrose Hedgemon 2000 A SouthBridge Pkwy Ste Insurance [email protected] www.att.com 244 Goodwin Crest Drive 300 Financial Services; Credit Union [email protected] Birmingham, AL 35209 Birmingham, AL 35209 Telecommunications; Long (205) 602-7745 (205) 481-7155 Distance [email protected]. Physicians; Surgeons com Insurance

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B Benefits Link LLC Bessemer B. O. E. - Dr. Bessemer Business Bessemer Community & Yolanda Ponder, Fred Primm Incubation System Industrial Development B & C Rental Center Adriene Myers Supertintendent Devron Veasley, Doris Lewis Carl Harris 401 N. 19th Street Ste 102 1621 Fifth Avenue N. Joyce Quinn 1800 Third Avenue N. P. O. Box 367 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 1020 Ninth Ave, SW Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 350210367 (205) 396-5084 (205) 432-3000 Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 424-4060 (205) 424-5381 Fax: (205) 481-4801 Fax: (205) 432-3086 (205) 481-2101 Fax: (205) 426-8374 Fax: (205) 425-7805 www.benefitslinkllc.org Education (205) 481-2000 www.bessemeral.org www.BandCRental.com [email protected] Fax: (205) 481-2100 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bessemer B. O. E. - www.bessemerincubator.net City Government Rentals - Equipment Insurance Education Association [email protected] Kem Steward Business Development Organiza- Bessemer Cut Off Bains & Terry, P. C. Bent Brook Golf Course 5012 Roslyn Road tions American Legion Jon B. Terry Dave Smith, Bessemer, AL 35020 Gordon Seale 1813 Third Avenue, N. Weezie Ezelle (205) 586-4415 Bessemer Center for 1926 Third Avenue, N. Bessemer, AL 35020 7900 Dickey Springs Road Fax: (205) 432-3207 Technology Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 425-1606 Bessemer, AL 35022 [email protected] Keith Mahaffey (205) 426-5304 Fax: (205) 426-3200 (205) 424-2368 Education #50 High School Drive Fax: (205) 425-8936 Attorney Fax: (205) 428-9625 Bessemer, AL 35022 [email protected] www.bentbrook.com Bessemer B. O. E. - Lois (205) 432-3785 American Legion Bama Fever / Team Fever [email protected] Merriweather Fax: (205) 432-3811 Derek Camp Golf Course 2030 Arlington Avenue [email protected] Bessemer Development 4933 Promenade Pkwy Ste 133 Bessemer, AL 35020 Education Board Bessemer, AL 35022 Bermco Aluminum (205) 425-6039 Devron Veasley (205) 426-3140 Steve Weinstein Education Bessemer City Council - 1913 Fourth Avenue N. Fax: (205) 230-0133 2201 Fifth Avenue, N. Donna Thigpen Bessemer, AL 35020 www.bamafever.com Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer B. O. E. - Olivia 4955 McAdory School Rd Ste (205) 481-4963 C hamber [email protected] (205) 320-2419 Johnson 131 Fax: (205) 481-4970 Retail Fax: (205) 320-2425 1621 Fifth Avenue North McCalla, AL 35111 www.bessemer.biz www.bermco.com Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 281-3931 City Government BankTrust [email protected] (205) 432-3019 Fax: (205) 424-0555 David Darby, Aluminum Recycling Fax: (205) 432-3048 [email protected] Bessemer Equality Leslie Sargent [email protected] City Government Joe Openshaw PO Box 1203 Bessemer Academy Education 1901 Dartmouth Avenue M ember Bessemer, AL 35021 Julie Kelley Bessemer City Council - Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 665-3361 1705 Fourth Ave., SW Bessemer B. O. E. Sarah Belcher (205) 428-0332 (205) 679-4312 Bessemer, AL 35022 Valerie & Jeffrey 3030 Arlington Avenue [email protected] Fax: (205) 424-4146 (205) 428-4545 Simmons Bessemer, AL 35020 Non Profit www.banktrustonline.com Fax: (205) 426-8888 1317 Red Rock Circle (205) 425-6531 david.darby@banktrustonline. www.bessemeracademy.com Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 Fax: (205) 428-3517 Bessemer Eye Clinic L isting com admissions@bessemeracademy. (205) 744-3040 City Government Leon Renaud Bank com Fax: (205) 744-3311 1511 Fourth Ave, N. Education [email protected] Bessemer City High Bessemer, AL 35020 Baptist Health System Education School (205) 425-2401 Charlie Faulkner, Ross Bessemer Apothecary, Jerome Cook Fax: (205) 425-2407 Mitchell, Inc. Bessemer B. O. E. - 649 Elm Street SW Eye Care Keith Parrott Allen W. Brooks Vera Eades Bessemer, AL 35022 PO Box 830605 230 North 19th Street 3100 Sixth Avenue (205) 432-3700 Bessemer Family Practice Birmingham, AL 352830605 Bessemer, AL 35020 Besssemer, AL 35020 Fax: (205) 432-0040 Sally Ebaugh, MD (205) 783-3800 (205) 425-1641 (205) 428-4019 http://lanier.bcss.schoolinsites. 1700 Fourth Avenue N. (205) 715-5820 Fax: (205) 425-1642 Education com Bessemer, AL 35020 Fax: (205) 783-3758 [email protected] Education (205) 481-8650 www.bhsala.com Drug Store Bessemer Board of Fax: (205) 424-5585 [email protected] Realtors Bessemer Civic Center Doctor Hospital Bessemer Area Chamber Pam Segars Morris Kosta Sarris of Commerce PO Box 3399 1130 Ninth Avenue, SW Bessemer Fire Bath Fitter Ronald W. Acker, Hueytown, AL 35023 Bessemer, AL 35022 Department Eva Patterson LaTasha Cook (205) 222-4894 (205) 424-7469 Gary Carter 434 Industrial Lane Ste G 321 18th Street North Fax: (205) 428-9370 Fax: (205) 424-9388 1111 Second Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35211 Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] www.bcvb.org/pam-fac-bcc. Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 876-1760 (205) 425-3253 Real Estate html (205) 428-5151 Fax: (205) 876-1799 Fax: (205) 425-4979 [email protected] Fax: (205) 428-5194 www.bathfitter.com www.bessemerchamber.com Bessemer Business & Civic Center; Meeting Facilities Fire Department [email protected] [email protected] Professional Women Bath Remodeling Chamber of Commerce Margaret Snider Bessemer Fire 413 Laird Avenue Department Hueytown, AL 35023 Robert Horn (205) 915-2928 929 Shelton Street [email protected] Birmingham, AL 35215 Club (205) 283-7971 [email protected] Fire Department

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Bessemer Firefighters Bessemer Public Library Bessemer Utilities - Boateng’s Cajun Brown Heating & Cooling Local 980 Donna Schremser Shirley Garret Creations Restaurant Johnny White Ronald Moorehead 400 North 19th Street 2014 13th Way N Carolyn Boateng 400 Brooklane Drive P. O. Box 553 Bessemer, MI 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 2 19th Street North Hueytown, AL 35023 Bessemer, AL 35021 (205) 428-7882 (205) 424-4425 Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 491-1464 (205) 283-7774 Fax: (205) 428-7885 Fax: (205) 481-4323 (205) 436-2848 Fax: (205) 491-1495 [email protected] www.bessemer.lib.al.us [email protected] [email protected] www.brownheatingandcooling.com Fire Department [email protected] Utility Restaurant [email protected] Library Heating & Air Bessemer Flea Market Bessemer-McCalla Bob Sykes Barbecue Dwayne & Beverly Bessemer Rotary Club Animal Clinic Van Sykes Brown Service Funeral Morton Bert Moore, Clarke M. Gaines DVM 1724 Ninth Avenue, N. Home 1013 Eighth Ave, N. Diane Hyche 403 Fourth Avenue SW Bessemer, AL 35020 Elizabeth Anne Wallace Bessemer, AL 35022 PO Box 183 Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 426-1400 PO Box 609 (205) 425-8510 Bessemer, AL 35021 (205) 425-1679 Fax: (205) 428-5751 Bessemer, AL 35021 Fax: (205) 425-8585 (205) 425-6830 Fax: (205) 425-4967 www.bobsykes.com (205) 425-2424 Flea Market (205) 477-4836 Veterinarian [email protected] Fax: (205) 428-2206 Club; Non Profit Restaurant bessemerbrownfh@hotmail. Bessemer Hall of History Bethel Baptist Church com Chris Eiland Bessemer Utilities - Calvin Bell Boy Scouts of America - Funeral Home 1905 Alabama Avenue Deborah Walker 2902 Fifth Avenue N. Greater AL Council Bessemer, AL 35020 2499 County Road 8 Bessemer, AL 35020 Tommy Youngblood, Buffalo Rock (205) 426-1633 Double Springs, AL 35553 (205) 428-8343 Anthony Edwards Company, Inc. www.bessemerhallofhistory.org (205) 272-4327 Church - Baptist PO Box 43307 Steve Self bessemerhallofhi@bellsouth. [email protected] Birmingham, AL 35243 34A West Oxmoor Road net Utility Bingham at Law (205) 970-0251 Birmingham, AL 35209 Museum Ellis D. Bingham III, Fax: (205) 970-0349 (205) 944-4195 Bessemer Utilities - Todiana Bingham www.1bsa.org Fax: (205) 940-2159 Bessemer Historical Director 218 16th Street North Youth Organization www.buffalorock.com/ Homeowners Assoc. 1600 First Avenue N. Bessemer, AL 350205782 centers/birmingham.html Sarah Beasley Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 424-5550 Brian’s Abbey Flooring [email protected] P. O. Box 1761 (205) 481-4330 Fax: (205) 424-5551 Center Beverages / Snacks / Coffee; L isting Bessemer, AL 35021 (205) 481-4333 [email protected] Brian Hammonds Caterer (205) 616-3456 Fax: (205) 481-4323 Attorney 4817 McAdory School Rd, www.HistoricBessemer.org www.bessemerutilities.com Ste 109 Builders Millwork LLC Non Profit j.yarbrough@bessemerutilities. Birmingham Barons McCalla, AL 35111 Chris Lobdell com Dusty Lewis (205) 425-3239 2530 Morgan Road Bessemer Main Street Utility 100 Ben Chapman Drive Fax: (205) 425-9420 Bessemer, AL 35022

M ember Merdith Byram Hoover, AL 35244 www.briansabbeyflooring.com (205) 425-0880 P. O. Box 89 Bessemer Utilities - Elita (205) 988-3200 brianh@brianscarpetandtile. Fax: (205) 424-0944 Bessemer, AL 35021 Witherspoon Fax: (205) 988-9698 com www.builders-millwork.com (205) 915-2962 1465 Smithfield Forest Lane www.barons.com Carpet and Tile Windows & Doors [email protected] Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 [email protected] Non Profit (205) 481-4333 Baseball Team Bright House Networks Busy Bee Child Care [email protected] Dan Reynolds, Center C hamber Bessemer Municipal Utility Birmingham Business Kenneth Leatherwood Valerie Oakes Court Alliance 151 London Parkway P. O. Box 1242 Gwen Horn Bessemer Utilities - Barry Copeland, Brian Birmingham, AL 35211 Bessemer, AL 35020 23 North 15th Street Gregory Robinson Hilson (205) 290-1300 (205) 425-9577 Bessemer, AL 35020 Gregory Robinson 505 N 20th Street, Ste 200 (205) 238-3060 [email protected] (205) 481-4373 2437 Hemlock Drive Birmingham, AL 35203 Fax: (205) 945-1087 Child Care Center Fax: (205) 481-4384 Hueytown, AL 35023 (205) 241-8105 www.birmingham.mybright- [email protected] [email protected] (205) 241-8100 house.com Butch Wilson Sporting Governmental - Municipal Court Utility Fax: (205) 241-8145 dan.reynolds@mybrighthouse. Goods www.birminghambusinessal- com Butch Wilson Bessemer Police Bessemer Utilities - liance.com ken.leatherwood@mybright- 807 Eighth Street North Department Ida Taylor bcopeland@birminghambusi- house.com Bessemer, AL 35020 Lt. Mike Roper 1600 First Avenue North nessalliance.com Cable TV; Broadband Service (205) 428-4642 1308 Seventh Way Bessemer, AL 35021 Chamber of Commerce; Metro- Fax: (205) 428-4646 Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 (205) 481-4333 politan Development The Bright Star Sporting Goods (205) 253-7310 Fax: (205) 481-4323 Restaurant [email protected] [email protected] Blue Ocean Technologies Jimmy Koikos, C City Government; Police Depart- Utility Bill Pautler, Nicky Koikos, ment Charlie Griffin Stacey Craig Cake Creations Bessemer Utilities - 1500 First Avenue N., Unit 2 304 19th Street, N. Otis Bates Bessemer Police Jerry Yarbrough Birmingham, AL 35203 Bessemer, AL 35020 2301 9th Avenue N. Ste 105 Department P. O. Box 1246 (205) 776-6900 (205) 424-9444 Bessemer, AL 35020 Robert T. Slater III Bessemer, AL 35021 (205) 776-6907 Fax: (205) 426-3904 (205) 436-2845 #23 15th Street North (205) 481-4333 www.blueoceantechnologies. www.thebrightstar.com Fax: (205) 436-2846 Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] net [email protected] [email protected] (205) 481-4345 Utility [email protected] Restaurant Bakery Fax: (205) 481-4379 Telephony VOIP Computers [email protected] City Government; Police Department

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Canaan Baptist Church Circuit Clerk Jeff. Co. / City of Bessemer - City of Bessemer - City of Bessemer - Doug & Bobbie Caddell Bess. Div Crime Prevention #1 Jamaul T. Layfield Wanda Taylor 824 15th Street North Benny R. Watson Sergeant Carter Jamaul T. Layfield 2556 Shaddock Road Bessemer, AL 35020 PO Box 643 23 15th Street North 1726 Riverhaven Lane Birmingham, AL 35214 (205) 428-5575 Bessemer, AL 35021 Bessemer, AL 35020 Hoover, AL 35244 (205) 919-7507 Church - Baptist (205) 222-3177 (205) 425-2411 (205) 424-4060 www.bessemeral.org [email protected] www.bessemeral.org www.bessemeral.org [email protected] Cason’s Flowers Government - Circuit Clerk [email protected] [email protected] City Government John Weatherford City Government; Police Depart- City Government 1701 Third Avenue N. Circuit Judge ment CMS Flooring Floors Bessemer, AL 35020 Tom King Jr. City of Bessemer - to Go (205) 425-5227 Tom King City of Bessemer- Crime Mayor’s Office Phyllis Stinson Florist; Gifts P. O. Box 59525 Prevention #2 Mayor Kenneth Gulley, 1921 26th Avenue Birmingham, AL 35259 Ray Hubbart MaryAnn Herron Hueytown, AL 35023 Chambers Funeral (205) 325-5025 1100 Fifth Avenue N. 1800 Third Avenue N. (205) 497-2100 Home, Inc. www.judgetomking.com Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 Fax: (205) 497-4455 Bryonda Williams [email protected] (205) 240-7209 (205) 424-4060 [email protected] 2527 Ninth Avenue, N. Government - Circuit Judge Fax: (205) 481-4379 Fax: (205) 428-5713 Flooring - Retail; Flooring Bessemer, AL 35020 www.bessemeral.org www.bessemeral.org - Commercial (205) 425-5235 City of Bessemer - [email protected] [email protected] Fax: (205) 424-0750 Abraham Ward Jr. City Government; Police Depart- [email protected] Comfort Care Home [email protected] Abraham Ward Jr. ment City Government Health & Hospice Funeral Home 1800 Third Avenue N. Amy Porter, Bessemer, AL 35020 City of Bessemer - City of Bessemer - Dawn Daugherty Chem Station of (205) 410-0324 Denise Johnston Mona Moore 1249 Fifth Street SW Alabama Fax: (205) 744-5191 1004 Fourth Plaza 2326 Morgan Road Alabaster, AL 35007

Milla Bluemly www.bessemeral.org Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 685-0421 C hamber 3021 Dublin Circle [email protected] (205) 410-0115 (205) 424-4060 Fax: (205) 685-0422 Bessemer, AL 35020 City Government www.bessemeral.org www.bessemeral.org Home Health Care Agency; Hospice (205) 432-2290 [email protected] [email protected] Care Fax: (205) 432-2295 City of Bessemer - City Government City Government [email protected] Bldg & Insp. Srvs Comfort Inn Industrial Cleaning Chemical Adolph D. “Don” City of Bessemer City of Bessemer - Ken Parmar Manufacturing Gaylor, Lula Walter E. W. Phillips Police Department 5051 Academy Lane M ember 1804 Third Avenue N 638 Flinthill Road Lt. Roland U. Brown Bessemer, AL 35022 Chick-Fil-A Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35022 815 Skyline Circle (205) 428-3999 Jeffrey Holifield (205) 424-4060 (205) 428-2891 Bessemer, AL 35020 Fax: (205) 428-8053 6000 Harris Lane Fax: (205) 425-2820 www.bessemeral.org (205) 365-6450 [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35022 www.bessemeral.org City Government www.bessemeral.org Hotel

(205) 426-3190 [email protected] [email protected] L isting Fax: (205) 426-3191 [email protected] City of Bessemer - City Government Commercial Lock Service www.chick-fil-a.com City Government Fleet Maintenance D/2 Larry Whatley [email protected] Wayne Sparks City of Bessemer - 4449 McClendon Chapel Rd Restaurant City of Bessemer - 1125 15th Avenue North Street Dept. Bessemer, AL 35022 Brenda Harris Bessemer, AL 35020 James Eades (205) 424-4140 Church of God of 131 Willow Brook Dr SW (205) 424-6391 1205 15th Avenue Fax: (205) 424-4140 Prophecy State Office Bessemer, AL 35022 www.bessemeral.org Bessemer, AL 35020 Lock Service L. V. Jones (205) 565-1465 [email protected] (205) 424-4084 P. O. Box 707 www.bessemeral.org City Government Fax: (205) 424-4082 Concerned Citizens of Bessemer, AL 35021 [email protected] www.bessemeral.org Bessemer (205) 425-1905 City Government City of Bessemer - Fleet [email protected] Priscilla Dunn Fax: (205) 424-1110 Maintenance Dep City Government 460 Carraige Hills Drive [email protected] City of Bessemer - Latasha McMath Bessemer, AL 35020 Church - State Office Chief of Police 309 Olon Street City of Bessemer - (205) 426-3795 Nathaniel Rutledge, Jr. Midfield, AL 35228 Travis Agee Fax: (205) 428-8261 Cintas Corporation 5269 Goldmar Drive (205) 222-7769 Travis Agee [email protected] Nick Pickens, Birmingham, AL 35210 www.bessemeral.org 5041 Candle Brook Place Non Profit Corey Kappler (205) 425-2411 [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35022 5970 Greenwood Parkway www.bessemeral.org City Government (205) 538-1637 Cook’s Catering Bessemer, AL 35022 City Government Fax: (205) 425-1637 Ronald Cook (205) 424-2250 City of Bessemer - www.bessemeral.org 212 Seventh Street South Fax: (205) 424-2158 City of Bessemer - Forest Davis [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 www.cintas.com Cornell Hall 1800 Third Avenue N. City Government (205) 966-1337 [email protected] Cornell Hall Bessemer, AL 35020 roncook@regencyretirement- [email protected] 1804 Third Avenue N. (205) 424-4060 City of Bessemer - village.com Cleaning Service - Uniforms; Bessemer, AL 35020 www.bessemeral.org Vonda L. Jones Caterer Cleaning Service - Rugs / Towels (205) 424-4060 City Government 127 Willowbrook Drive / Aprons www.bessemeral.org Bessemer, AL 35022 [email protected] (205) 422-4882 City Government www.bessemeral.org [email protected] City Government

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Corkren Insurance LLC D Dr. John S. Bivona, Eastern Valley Auto Parts Family Comfort Hospice William (Bill) Corkren, DMD, PA Clyde “Benny” Watson Terri Salter John Corkren D. A. Jeff. Cnty AL 1430 Third Avenjue N. 921 Eastern Valley Road 1088 Ninth Ave. SW Ste 102 1516 Ninth Avenue N. Bessemer Div. Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35020 Arthur Green, (205) 428-4086 (205) 426-6356 (205) 424-1131 (205) 565-0060 William R. North Doctor Fax: (205) 424-6894 Fax: (205) 424-1126 Fax: (205) 565-0058 701 Courthouse Annex [email protected] www.fchospice.com [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 Dr. Miracles Inc. Automobile Parts [email protected] Insurance (205) 481-4145 Daryl Owens Home Hospice; Healthcare Fax: (205) 481-4157 631 Wright Avenue Eastern Valley Drugs, Inc. Country Inn & Suites [email protected] Hueytown, AL 35023 Charles Prickett, RPH Family First Bela Rupal, Government - District Attorney (646) 942-3388 1310 Eastern Valley Road Footcare, PC Mayur Desai (205) 563-0485 Bessemer, AL 35020 Stephen Stern, DPM, 4985 Academy Court D. A. Jeff. Cnty AL www.drmiracles.com (205) 425-5258 Shane Burchfield, Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer Div. [email protected] Fax: (205) 425-1373 Nancy Lambeth (205) 481-0007 Minnie Tunstall Skin Care Products; Hair Care [email protected] 811 Tenth Avenue, N. Fax: (205) 481-0070 518 18th Street Products Drug Store Bessemer, AL 35020 www.countryinns.com/ Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 424-9199 bessemeral (205) 497-4610 Dr. Richard Stephen Edward B. Vines, (205) 669-0999 [email protected] [email protected] (Medical West) District Judge Fax: (205) 424-9189 [email protected] Government - District Attorney 985 Ninth Avenue SW Ste 500 Courthouse Annex Room 514 Footcare Hotel Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35020 David J. Hobdy, (205) 481-7750 (205) 481-4195 Ferrell Gas Coxco, Inc. Attorney at Law Fax: (205) 481-7755 Fax: (205) 425-6724 Andy Wise Brian Cox 501 19th Street North [email protected] [email protected] 3627 Pine Lane 3603 Pine Lane SE Bessemer, AL 35020 Doctor Government - District Judge Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 426-8391 (205) 428-8191 (205) 428-6223 Fax: (205) 425-0260 Dr. Rita Armitage Engineering, Fax: (205) 428-8192 Fax: (205) 428-6227 [email protected] 985 Ninth Ave., Ste X02 Environmental & Propane Sales & Services; www.coxcoinc.com Attorney Bessemer, AL 35022 Forestry Service Chemical Sales & Services [email protected] (205) 481-7870 Ronald Gilbert Pallets DeMotte Heating & Fax: (205) 481-7874 1930 Second Avenue N. Ste 150 First Christian Church L isting Cooling [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 Dr. Kim Pilkinton Craftsman Printing Inc. Nancy DeMotte, Boyce Doctor (205) 424-3737 1603 Fourth Avenue, N. Debbie Patton DeMotte Fax: (205) 424-3730 Bessemer, AL 35020 120 Citation Court 1138 Lake Drive SE Dr. Steven O’Sheal [email protected] (205) 428-2412 Birmingham, AL 35209 Bessemer, AL 35022 985 Ninth Avenue, SW Engineering / Environmental / Fax: (205) 428-2412 (205) 945-4157 (205) 585-0222 Bessemer, AL 35022 Forestry Services [email protected] M ember Fax: (205) 945-4154 Fax: (205) 267-5991 (205) 481-7185 Church - Christian www.craftsmanprintinginc.com www.bign.com/bdemotte Fax: (205) 481-7220 Express Medical debbiep@craftsmanprintinginc. [email protected] Doctor Transporters First Financial Bank com Heating & Air Gale Hughes, B. K. ‘Skipper’ Printing Dudco Contracting, LLC David Blake Goodwin, III, Design Savvy Outlet LLC Harold Braden, 1715 Pleasant Grove Road Ste A Lynn Joyce Creative Approach Phillip Gunter, Barbara Alvis Braden Dolomite, AL 35061 P. O. Box 340 C hamber Technologies Gunter 1175 Raimund Muscoda Road (205) 225-4332 Bessemer, AL 350210340 Dana Darby, 1221 Lake Drive Ste 101 Bessemer, AL 35020 (727) 423-5106 (205) 428-8472 Lee Harrington Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 428-5690 Fax: (205) 443-3829 Fax: (205) 428-8652 1628 Holbrook Avenue (205) 424-5778 Fax: (205) 428-0537 [email protected] www.ffbalabama.com Bessemer, AL 35020 Fax: (205) 424-5778 Contractor - Municipal & Utility [email protected] [email protected] (205) 478-7301 [email protected] Demolition Non Emergency Medical Transpo- Bank; Mortgages (205) 425-6722 Retail ration; Medical Transporation www.creative-approach.com Dunbar Abrams (Non Emergency) First Presbyterian [email protected] Development Solutions Foundation Church [email protected] Jim Byram Juanita Bryant Express Oil Change Randy Kesler Computer Consulting; Web Design 1913 Fourth Avenue N. PO Box 443 Robert McDonald 1723 Third Avenue North & Development Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35021 922 Ninth Avenue, N. Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 481-4964 (205) 426-8434 Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 424-3950 Cynthia Parris Smith, Fax: (205) 481-4970 Fax: (205) 426-8432 (205) 428-0318 Fax: (205) 424-4135 Atty at Law www.devsolllc.com Non Profit Fax: (205) 428-4296 www.besspres.org 1823 Third Avenue N. [email protected] Car Care [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 Consulting E Church - Presbyterian (205) 585-7408 F Fax: (205) 428-4880 District Court - Bessemer Eagle Vision Eye Care Inc. Flint Hill Christian School [email protected] Judge Jill Ganus Jeremy Burns Fairfield Inn & Suites by Larry Pender Attorney 511 Courthouse Annex 5031 Ford Parkway, Ste 113 Marriott 1630 Powder Plant Road Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35022 Bredella Taylor Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 744-3555 (205) 424-2733 4980 Academy Court (205) 424-2675 Fax: (205) 744-3552 Fax: (205) 424-0274 Bessemer, AL 35022 Fax: (205) 424-3535 [email protected] [email protected] (205) 277-1700 www.flinthill.net Government - District Judge Optometry - Health; Eye Care Fax: (205) 277-1701 [email protected] www.marriot.com Non Profit [email protected] Hotel

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Flinthill Baptist Church Bruce McCartney 1630 Powder Plant Road SW Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 424-2630 www.flinthill.net [email protected] Church - Baptist

FMS Pharmacy Patrick Devereux 1817 13th Avenue N. Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 424-3194 Fax: (205) 424-3180 [email protected] Drug Store

Food Giant Inc. John Virciglio, Wade Payne 700 19th Street N. Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 428-1709 Fax: (205) 428-1755 Grocery Store; Deli / Bakery

Foseco-Morval, Div. of Foseco Metal Dan Grubbs 3152 Dublin Lane Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 425-6220 Fax: (205) 425-7012 Foundry Casting Patterns

Fourth Avenue Supermarket Frank D’Alessandro 528 Fourth Avenue, N. Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 424-6625 Fax: (205) 425-7168 Grocery Store

Frank House Municipal Golf Course Lee Harper 901 Golf Course Road Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 424-9540 [email protected] Golf Course

Gardnyr Michael Capital, Inc. Walter Lewis 2100 Southbridge Pkwy S 650 Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 414-7511 Fax: (205) 414-6017 www.gardnyrmichael.com [email protected] Investment Banking

Garrett Masonry, Inc. David Garrett 1729 First Avenue, North Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 424-5830 Fax: (205) 424-5832 [email protected] Masonry

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Golden Living Center Guaranty Pest Control Holiday Bowl Fun Center, Hospice Services of Individual - Meadowood Rick Granger Inc. Alabama Benny & Ericka Watson Jamie Popee PO Box 569 Howard Johnson, Jr., Heath Hill, PO Box 643 820 Golf Course Road Bessemer, AL 35021 Johnny Wynn Jon & Lisa Orr Bessemer, AL 35021 Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 424-2480 4321 Bessemer Super Highway 2367 Lakeside Drive, Ste B-1 (205) 222-3177 (205) 425-5241 Fax: (205) 424-8891 Bessemer, AL 35020 Birmingham, AL 35244 [email protected] Fax: (205) 426-6262 Pest Control (205) 428-8461 (205) 682-9996 Individual Nursing Home Fax: (205) 424-8630 Fax: (205) 682-9994 H Bowling Center www.hsofal.com Individual - Grace Lutheran Church [email protected] Bessie Pippens Dorothy Patitz Hair Gallery Beauty Holiday Inn Express [email protected] 2801 14th Avenue N. 512 Hillsboro Road Salon Neal Soni, Hospice Bessemer, AL 35020 Hueytown, AL 35023 Claire Mitchell Anita Dagnan (205) 428-4192 (205) 491-1328 2314 Ninth Avenue 5001 Academy Lane Hueytown Chamber of Individual Church - Lutheran Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35022 Commerce (205) 424-5005 (205) 424-2600 Rebecca Williams, Individual - Graysville Chamber of Fax: (205) 424-5086 Fax: (205) 428-9972 George Hudson Calvin Thomas Commerce [email protected] www.hiexpress.com/bessem- PO Box 3356 103 20th Street North Brenda Walden Beauty Salon eral Hueytown, AL 35023 Bessemer, AL 35020 PO Box 542 [email protected] (205) 491-8039 (205) 424-7113 Graysville, AL 35073 Harcros Chemicals Inc. Hotel Fax: (205) 491-7961 Individual (205) 674-6789 Charles Haddock www.hueytown.org [email protected] 1496 Highway 150 Holmes Oil Company [email protected] Individual - Chamber of Commerce Bessemer, AL 35020 Don Holmes, Chamber of Commerce Cheree Craig (205) 424-6126 Warren Holmes, Wayne 3531 Eighth Avenue N. Greater Gardendale Fax: (205) 424-6130 Holmes, Darrin Holmes, Humana MarketPOINT Bessemer, AL 35020 Chamber www.harcroschem.com Walter Holmes Ernestine McNair (205) 643-1341 Cathy W. Edwards BessemerCS@harcroschem. P. O. Box 1186 2204 Lakeshore Dr. Ste 100 [email protected] P. O. Box 26 com Bessemer, AL 350211186 Birmingham, AL 35209 Education Gardendale, AL 35071 Chemicals (205) 428-2321 (205) 903-6654 (205) 631-9034 Fax: (205) 426-8724 www.humana.com Individual - Fax: (205) 631-1705 Hardwick Company Inc. www.holmesoilcompany.com [email protected] Christine Knight L isting www.gardendalechamber.com Robert Hardwick Retail; Wholesale / Commercial Insurance 1050 Barclay Drive Chamber of Commerce 2525 Eighth Avenue Gasoline, Diesel, Lubes Supplier Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35020 I (205) 425-6934 Greater Irondale COC (205) 426-7952 Holt Insurance Agency [email protected] Joyce Franklin Fax: (205) 425-9812 Inc. Individual - A. Scott Individual 1912 First Avenue South www.hardwickcompany.com Joni Holt Roebuck

M ember Irondale, AL 352101503 Steel Fabrication; Steel Processing P. O. Box 1305 1722 Second Avenue N. Individual - (205) 956-3104 Bessemer, AL 350211305 Bessemer, AL 35020 Cliff Vasser Fax: (205) 956-5964 Henry H. Tyler (205) 424-8368 (205) 424-4090 330 South 11th Street www.greaterirondalechamber. Enterprises, Inc. Fax: (205) 424-5207 Fax: (205) 424-4097 Bessemer, AL 35020 com Henry H. Tyler [email protected] [email protected] (205) 424-0654 [email protected] 1808 10th Avenue North Individual [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Bessemer, AL 35020 Insurance Individual C hamber (205) 424-6204 Individual - Albert Soles Greater Shelby County Fax: (205) 426-4953 Homewood Chamber of 630 Melody Lane Individual - COC [email protected] Commerce Bessemer, AL 35020 Earl Cochran Jennifer Trammell Real Estate; Investment - Real Lori Leonard (205) 432-3600 1810 Dartmouth Avenue 1301 County Service Drive Estate P. O. Box 59494 [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 Pelham, AL 35124 Homewood, AL 35259 Individual Individual (205) 663-4542 Highlands Digital Media (205) 871-5631 Fax: (205) 663-4524 Larry Daughety Fax: (205) 871-5632 Individual - Individual - www.shelbychamber.org 312 Lorna Square www.homewoodchamber.org Amos Rembert, Jr. Eric Burkes [email protected] Hoover, AL 35216 director@homewoodchamber. 616 Seventh Avenue 5455 Magnolia Trace Chamber of Commerce (205) 824-9793 org Bessemer, AL 35020 Hoover, AL 35244 Fax: (205) 824-9796 Chamber of Commerce (205) 426-3934 (205) 413-9621 GREDE - Bessemer www.hdmads.com Individual Individual David Tangerman, [email protected] Hoover Chamber of Frank Whaley Digital Media Commerce Individual - Individual - 2217 Carolina Avenue Bill Powell Austin Burdick Frederick Dudley Bessemer, AL 35020 Highway 150 Recycling P. O. Box 36005 1017 Ferro Avenue 1320 Dewanna Lane (205) 497-6009 Joe Brown Hoover, AL 352366005 Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35022 Fax: (205) 425-7318 12 South 25th Street (205) 988-5672 (205) 876-1604 (205) 424-9533 www.grede.com Bessemer, AL 35020 Fax: (205) 988-8383 Fax: (205) 876-1616 Fax: (205) 424-1001 [email protected] (205) 361-0303 www.hooverchamber.org [email protected] [email protected] Manufacturing - Industrial [email protected] [email protected] Individual Individual Recycling Chamber of Commerce Individual - Greg Harris 912 Dauphin Street Mobile, AL 36604 Individual

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Individual - James N. Caldwell 712 32nd Street South Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 328-1150 Fax: (205) 328-1155 [email protected] Individual

Individual - Joe Lovoy 5934 Coleman Lake Rd McCalla, AL 35111 (205) 477-9443 [email protected] Individual

Individual - Josetta Green 1224 Clarendon Avenue Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 432-3600 Fax: (205) 432-3607 Individual

Individual - Karen Burkes 5455 Magnolia Trace Hoover, AL 35244 (205) 413-9621 [email protected] Individual

Individual - Keith Mahaffey PO Box 262 Vance, AL 35490 (205) 432-3785 Fax: (205) 432-3811 [email protected] Individual

Individual - Kirk Ingram 107 19th Street N. Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 425-0738 Fax: (205) 425-0738 [email protected] Individual

Individual - Merdith Byram 7025 Lakeside Farms Circle McCalla, AL 35111 (205) 915-2962 [email protected] Individual

Individual - Mike Shelly 4760 Eastern Valley Road Ste 104 McCalla, AL 35111 (205) 477-1481 Fax: (205) 477-5830 [email protected] Individual

Individual - Mildred Posey 1124 Posey Avenue Bessemer, AL 35022 Individual

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Individual - ITT Technical Institute Jimmy Storage Center Just Like Home Day Care, Kiwanis Club of Nelda Pate Shannon Kiley, Jim Stephens Inc. Bessemer 503 Center Street Allen Rice 2322 Morgan Road Sharon Lewis Rex Parvin Bessemer, AL 35020 6270 Park South Drive Bessemer, AL 35022 POB 592 (Mailing), 300 S. PO Box 340 (205) 428-3951 Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 222-1172 32nd Str. Bessemer, AL 35021 Individual (205) 497-5700 Fax: (205) 428-7603 Bessemer, AL 350210592 (205) 602-8139 Fax: (205) 497-5799 www.jimmiesstorage.com (205) 425-2097 [email protected] Individual - www.itt-tech.edu [email protected] Fax: (205) 424-3216 Club Ora Foster [email protected] Storage Companies [email protected] Ora Foster College Daycere Konica Minolta Business 2824 Fifth Court JM Bail Bonding, Inc. Solutions Bessemer, AL 35020 J Johnny McGlothan K Terry Duncan, (205) 428-3665 113 19th Street North Connie Fuell Individual J. Renee‘s Styling Salon Bessemer, AL 35020 Kathryn L. ‚Sunny‘ 1101 Greenwood Crossings Jacqueline Bell (205) 426-8181 Lippert, Atty Bessemer, AL 35022 Individual - 211 17th Street North Fax: (205) 425-1946 1820 Third Ave. N. Ste 102 (205) 425-1125 Pat Moore Bessemer, AL 35020 Bail Bonding Bessemer, AL 35020 Fax: (205) 987-7880 PO Box 338 (205) 426-6019 (205) 426-3705 www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 Beauty Salon Joe Beasley Memorial Fax: (205) 426-3750 [email protected] (205) 744-1593 Foundation Inc [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jameson Inn Sarah Beasley Attorney Copiers; Printers Individual Latrichia L. Threatt 431 Woodland Road 5021 Academy Lane Bessemer, AL 35020 Kaylyn‘s (Food for the L Individual - Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 616-3456 Soul) LLC Quitman Mitchell (205) 428-3194 Fax: (205) 428-6995 Rodricus Hunter L & M Heating & Air 948 Posey Avenue Fax: (205) 428-2690 www.joebeasleymemorialfoun- 306 18th Street North Chris Horton Bessemer, AL 35020 www.jamesoninns.com dation.org Bessemer, AL 35020 P. O. Box 730 (205) 424-0430 [email protected] Charitable Organization (205) 436-2600 McCalla, AL 35111 Individual Hotel Fax: (205) 436-2599 (205) 428-1632 Johnson Memorial [email protected] Fax: (205) 428-1932 Individual - Jeffcoat & Associates, Funeral Directors Restaurant www.LandMHVAC.com Rita F. Morris LLC Howard Johnson, Jr. [email protected] L isting 628 Woodbrook Road Hannah Morrison 2601 Ninth Avenue North Kens‘ True Value Heating & Air Birmingham, AL 35215 5610 Shirley Park Drive Bessemer, AL 35020 Hardware (205) 966-2028 Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 425-2414 Ken Smith Landers McLarty Dodge Individual (205) 481-1100 Funeral Home; Death Care 3000 Morgan Road, SE Chrysler Jeep Fax: (205) 481-4546 Services Bessemer, AL 35023 Karen Stewart Individual - [email protected] (205) 428-9041 5080 Academy Lane M ember Rosa L. Scott Service Maintenance Judge Eric Fancher Fax: (205) 426-4817 Bessemer, AL 35022 504 Seventh Avenue N. 505 Courthouse Annex www.kenshardware.net (205) 923-6343 Bessemer, AL 35020 Jefferson Co. Courthouse Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] Fax: (205) 432-0505 Individual - Asst.Tax Assessor (205) 481-4190 Hardware www.landersmclarty- Andrew Bennett Fax: (205) 481-4109 dodgechryslerjeep.net Individual - 1801 Third Avenue N. Government - Judge KGS Steel, Inc. Automobile Sales Syble Lamons Bessemer, AL 35020 Gaston Stein C hamber 6772 Eastern Valley Road (205) 481-4127 Judge Lynneice 3725 Pine Lane Lawson State McCalla, AL 35111 Fax: (205) 481-4128 Washington Bessemer, AL 35022 Community College (205) 477-8138 [email protected] 6058 Overlook Lane (205) 425-0800 Dr. Perry Ward [email protected] Tax Assessor Bessemer, AL 35022 Fax: (205) 425-2599 3060 Wilson Road SW Individual (205) 477-1191 Steel Birmingham, AL 35221 Jefferson Real Estate Fax: (205) 481-4157 (205) 925-2515 Individual - Jerry Cherner www.washingtonforjudge.com KHAFRA Fax: (205) 929-6316 Wayne Alexander P. O. Box 1155 [email protected] Dorothy McFerrien, www.ls.cc.al.us 413 Laird Avenue Bessemer, AL 350211155 Government - Judge Tiffany Osborne [email protected] Hueytown, AL 35023 (205) 425-6790 1601 Fifth Avenue N. College (205) 261-9380 Fax: (205) 425-3089 Julie Bell, Agent - State Birmingham, AL 35203 [email protected] [email protected] Farm Insu (205) 252-8353 Lawson State Individual Real Estate Julie Bell Fax: (205) 252-4725 Community College - 1821 13th Avenue North [email protected] Bessemer Individual - Jesus Christian Daycare Bessemer, AL 35020 Engineering Consultants Dr. Cynthia Anthony, Wiley Livingston & School (205) 424-3400 Regina Doriety 927 Medical Center Drive Letha Berry Fax: (205) 428-0515 Killings & Poe LLC 1100 Ninth Avenue SW Bessemer, AL 35022 1732 11th Avenue North www.statefarm.com Aaron Killings, Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 481-8670 Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] Denise Poe, (205) 929-3510 Fax: (205) 424-1729 (205) 428-4848 Insurance Stacy Oden (205) 929-3505 Individual Fax: (205) 428-4838 1817 Third Avenue N. Fax: (205) 426-7465 Daycare / School Bessemer, AL 35020 www.ls.cc.al.us Individual - (205) 424-8703 [email protected] William R. Winn Fax: (205) 424-9357 [email protected] 3292 Hilltop Road SE www.killingspoe.com College Bessemer, AL 35022 [email protected] (205) 482-4042 [email protected] Individual Attorney

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Legacy YMCA Rob Kirkland 1501 Fourth Ave., SW Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 426-1211 Fax: (205) 425-4814 www.ymcafamily.org [email protected] Non Profit

Lemox-Cloverdale Drugs, Inc. Al Kearley 130 South 9th Street Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 428-4146 Fax: (205) 428-2664 [email protected] Drug Store

Lifesouth Community Blood Center Kimberly Cottam, Michael Smith 396 West Oxmoor Road Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 943-6000 Fax: (205) 943-6005 www.lifesouth.org/regions/alabama_region.htm [email protected] Community Blood Center

Long Lewis Ford Vaughn Burrell 2551 Highway 150 Hoover, AL 35226 (205) 989-3673 Fax: (205) 989-3648 Automobile Sales

Long-Lewis Sterling Vaughn Burrell P. O. Box 989 Bessemer, AL 350210989 (205) 428-0161 Fax: (205) 426-2375 www.longlewissterlingwesternstar.com Truck Sales / Parts / Services; Dump Trucks

Lowe‘s Tina Dawson 1201 19th Street North Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 428-1024 Fax: (205) 428-2973 www.lowes.com Building & Home Improvement

Loyle Seymour Jewelry Co., Inc. Larry & Carol Parsons 222 19th Street North Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 425-3482 Fax: (205) 428-3308 [email protected] Jewelry

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M McCalla Eyecare Center Metro Mini Storage & Moore Coal Company N Dr. David Pickrell, Truck Rental Judy Mathis, Manufacturers Barbara Moeller Ben Parsons, Trisston Burrows National Wild Turkey Packaging Services 4817 McAdory School Rd Ste Emmett Godfrey 129 Fourth Street North Federation Faye & John Anderson 101 730 8th Street N. Bessemer, AL 35020 Mark Bria 501 North 20th Street McCalla, AL 35111 Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 424-2705 1156 Victoria Drive Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 425-1323 (205) 425-5571 Fax: (205) 424-2707 McCalla, AL 35111 (205) 425-8242 Fax: (205) 425-2275 Fax: (205) 425-5573 www.moorecoal.net (205) 229-4676 Fax: (205) 425-8243 [email protected] www.metroministorage.com [email protected] Non Profit www.manpac.net Eye Care bparsons@metroministorage. [email protected] [email protected] com Commercial Waste Removal; New Bethlehem Baptist Packaging McCalla Memorial Mini Storage; Truck Rental Commercial Recycling Church Funeral Home LLC Pastor William H. Marvel City Federal Mike Sartin, Middle Creek Medical Moore Nissan Walker, Sr. Credit Union Wesley Anderson Center, PC Matt Moore, 1730 Eleventh Avenue N. Gina Bigham 4780 Letson Farm Pkwy. Lisa Cooley Bud Moore Bessemer, AL 35020 P. O. Box 713 McCalla, AL 35111 4810 Bell Hill Road 5487 Academy Way (205) 425-9556 Bessemer, AL 350210713 205-477-4888 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35022 Fax: (205) 425-9591 (205) 426-0578 www.mccallamemorialfuneral- (205) 426-3737 (205) 428-6314 www.goodnewsofjesus.org Fax: (205) 426-0572 home.com Fax: (205) 477-0373 Fax: (205) 424-8327 Church - Baptist [email protected] [email protected] www.middlecreekmedicalcen- www.i.moorenissanonline.com Credit Union; Financial Services [email protected] ter.com [email protected] New Generation Funeral Home Urgent Care Clinic Automobile Sales Charters Mary‘s Kitchen & Faye Crenshaw, Catering McCalla Orthodontics & Miguel & Crew Morgan Chiropractic & Samuel Bender Mary Adams Pediatric Dentistry Landscaping Wellness Cent 1027 18th Street 1200 Hall Avenue S. Robin Forrest, Miguel A. Mitchell Tanya Sigvaldson, Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 Dr. Olga Sanchez 948 Posey Avenue Gayle Seabrooke (205) 424-6928 (205) 531-7497 4814 Bell Hill Road Bessemer, AL 35020 3054 Morgan Road Fax: (205) 426-8673 [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 568-8735 Bessemer, AL 35022 Charter Bus Service Restaurant (205) 477-8004 [email protected] (205) 424-8400 Fax: (205) 477-8214 Landscaping Fax: (205) 424-9777 New Jerusalem Baptist L isting Masonry Arts, Inc. mccalla.orthodontics@yahoo. morganchirowellness.com Church Marcia Hastings com Miles College [email protected] Reginald Calvert 2105 Third Avenue N Dental Dr. Deborah Horn [email protected] 2430 Tenth Avenue North Bessemer, AL 35020 5500 Myron Massey Blvd. Chiropractor; Massage Therapy Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 428-0780 McKesson Corporation Fairfield, AL 350642621 (205) 425-9421 Fax: (205) 424-1931 Tami Webb, (205) 929-1503 Morgan United Fax: (205) 426-2544 M ember www.masonryarts.com Gary Smith [email protected] Methodist Church Church - Baptist [email protected] 6775 Jefferson Metro Parkway College Rev. Eddie Bolen Construction; Masonry - Stone, McCalla, AL 35111 2701 Morgan Road Noland Health Services Glass & Exterior Claddings (205) 477-2620 Milo‘s Tea Company Bessemer, AL 35022 Pam Nichols Contractor Fax: (205) 477-2660 Jay Evers (205) 425-1261 600 Corporate Pkwy, Ste 100 www.mckesson.com 3112 Dublin Lane Fax: (205) 428-1819 Birmingham, AL 35242 McAdory Veterinary [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35022 www.morganumc.org (205) 714-3156 C hamber Clinic Wholesale Distribution (205) 424-4284 Church - Methodist Fax: (205) 714-3174 Dr. S. H. Parsons Fax: (205) 424-0997 www.nolandhealth.com 4829 McAdory School Rd Medi Weight Loss Clinic www.milostea.com Mr. Hot Dog [email protected] McCalla, AL 35111 Reid Christopher MD, [email protected] Tom Dawson Health Care; Hospital (205) 424-7387 Rick Stephens MD, Wholesale Manufacturer 216 19th Street Fax: (205) 424-0368 Faye Sanford Bessemer, AL 35020 Norrell Heating & Air [email protected] 1088 Ninth Avenue SW Ste 106 Modular Connections, (205) 425-1545 Cond. Co. Veterinarian Bessemer, AL 35022 LLC Fax: (205) 425-1545 Jeff Powell, (205) 425-6876 Richard Rohn Restaurant Glenda Smith McAlisters Deli Fax: (205) 425-6878 1090 Industrial Blvd 5540 Parkwood Circle SE Jerry Jones www.mediweightlossclinics. Bessemer, AL 35022 Ms. Kim‘s Kids Preschool Bessemer, AL 350225656 4977 Promenade Parkway com (205) 980-4565 & Learning (205) 428-1111 Ste 121 sanford@mediweightlossclin- Fax: (205) 417-8043 Aaron & Kimberly Fax: (205) 481-4557 Bessemer, AL 35022 ics.com www.modularconnections.com Saxton www.norrellserviceexperts. (205) 426-0387 Weight Loss Clinic Manufacturer - Modular 1822 Berkley Avenue com [email protected] Buildings; Manufacturer - Equip- Bessemer, AL 35020 jeff.powell@serviceexperts. Restaurant; Deli Medical West ment Integrator (205) 424-4297 com Keith Pennington, Fax: (205) 428-4138 Heating & Air McCalla Dental Tom McDougal [email protected] John Poczatek, 995 Ninth Avenue SW Preschool Nuke’s Sports Grille Ted Poczatek Bessemer, AL 35022 Sharon Lewis, Kimberly 5751 Pocahontas Road Ste A (205) 481-7000 Nalls Bessemer, AL 35022 Fax: (205) 481-7595 109 19th Street N. (205) 477-4242 www.uabhealth.org Bessemer, AL 35020 Fax: (205) 477-4243 [email protected] (205) 436-2637 www.mccalladental.com Hospital justlikehomedaycare12@yahoo. [email protected] com Dental Restaurant

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Oak Trace CRC Lawrence Baird 325 Selma Road Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 428-9383 Fax: (205) 425-7231 [email protected] Nursing Home

Oaks on Parkwood King DeMontluzin 2651 Laurel Oak Drive Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 497-4560 Fax: (205) 497-4537 www.oaksonparkwood.com Retirement Community; Assisted Living

Owens Carpet & Upholstery Eric Owens 2320 23rd Street Ensley Birmingham, AL 35208 (205) 215-6412 [email protected] Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Paden & Paden, PC Atty. Shan Paden 1813 3rd Ave. N. Ste 200 Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 432-0270 Fax: (205) 432-0275 [email protected] Attorney

Paden Realty & Appraisals Jennifer Thomas 1930 Second Avenue N. Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 428-0186 Fax: (205) 424-3465 [email protected] Real Estate

Paetec Sherry Krogh 600 University Park Place Ste 125 Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 313-1000 Fax: (205) 313-0030 www.paetec.com [email protected] Telecommunications

Pattillo Balance and Hearing Mark Stevenson 1088 Ninth Ave. SW Ste 106 Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 428-8500 Fax: (205) 322-8713 Hearing Aid Center

Peoples Chapel Steve Ware 195 Brooklane Drive Hueytown, AL 35023 (205) 497-2273 Fax: (205) 491-5678 Funeral Home

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Plastipak Packaging, Inc. Restoration Xpress, Inc. San Antonio Grill Shred-It Southern Nameplate Raquel Melton Jimmy Hankins, Manager Adam W. Dennis & Graphics 7150 Jefferson Metropolitan Jeff Free 4760 Eastern Valley Rd, Ste 140 5751 Durose Drive Wayne Taylor Parkway 28 Commerce Avenue McCalla, AL 35111 Bessemer, AL 35022 1510 Fourth Avenue North McCalla, AL 35111 Hueytown, AL 35023 (205) 477-1110 (205) 591-7089 Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 477-1345 (205) 497-7770 Restaurant Fax: (205) 591-8096 (205) 426-0181 Fax: (205) 477-1349 Fax: (205) 497-7772 www.shredit.com Fax: (205) 426-0182 [email protected] Restoration Service Sarrell Original Dental & [email protected] www.southernnameplate.com Manufacturer - Plastic Eye Ctr. Info Security [email protected] RKO Photography Brandi Mangum Printing; Graphics Premiere Chevrolet, Inc. Roger D. Owens 2700 Fifth Avenue N. Simmons Sporting Ken Gallo, 1013 Bridgewater Park Drive Bessemer, AL 35020 Goods Southland Pipe & Supply Doug Green Hoover, AL 352444406 (205) 425-1327 Clay Simmons Dan Smith, 4990 Premiere Parkway (205) 567-7364 Fax: (205) 425-5539 2001 Second Avenue, North Terry Stephens Bessemer, AL 35022 www.rkophotography.net www.sarrelldental.org Bessemer, AL 35020 PO Box 1628 (205) 424-4121 [email protected] [email protected] (205) 425-4720 Bessemer, AL 35021 Fax: (205) 481-9776 Photography; Videography Non Profit (Dental & Eyecare for Fax: (205) 425-4740 (205) 426-9764 www.premierechevy.com Children); Dental www.simmonssportinggoods. Fax: (205) 426-9794 Automobile Sales Rock Mountain Lakes net Pipe & Supply Baptist Church Scott’s Diner LLC Sporting Goods Primerica Financial Don Daniel Jim Scott Special Shapes Services 6495 Rock Mountain Lakes 900 Ninth Avenue Sleep Inn Refractory Co. Jim & Dean Lammon Road Bessemer, AL 35020 Ken Parmar Karen Glenn 1875 Fourth Avenue SW McCalla, AL 35111 (205) 481-4029 1259 Greenmor Drive 1100 Industrial Blvd Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 426-0462 [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 424-4880 Fax: (205) 425-3424 Restaurant; Produce Market (205) 424-0000 (205) 424-5653 Fax: (877) 326-5850 www.rmlbc.com Fax: (205) 424-1971 Fax: (205) 424-3290 www.primerica.com/jimlam- Church - Baptist Sebro Realty-Segars www.sleepinn.com www.ssrco.com mon Garden Ctr [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Rural Metro Ambulance Pam Segars-Morris Hotel Manufacturing - Custom Financial Services; Investments Service PO Box 3399 Firebrick Shapes; Charles King, Hueytown, AL 35023 Sneaky Pete’s Manufacturing - Industrial L isting Princeton Baptist Jim Wells (205) 222-4894 524 19th Street North Medical Center 5600 Shirley Park Drive Fax: (205) 428-9370 Bessemer, AL 35020 Stan White, Agent - Jennifer Dodd Bessemer, AL 35022 www.pamsegarsmorris.com (205) 424-4036 State Farm Ins. 701 Princeton Avenue SW (205) 426-5911 [email protected] Restaurant Stan White Birmingham, AL 35211 Fax: (205) 426-5390 Real Estate; Garden Center 5011 Ford Parkway (205) 783-3526 [email protected] Sonic of Bessemer Bessemer, AL 35022

M ember Fax: (205) 783-7882 [email protected] Senator Priscilla Dunn Dave Ferrell (205) 425-3280 www.bhsala.com Ambulance Service Priscilla Dunn Ashley Sims Fax: (205) 428-5811 [email protected] 460 Carraige Hill Drive 732 Academy Drive [email protected] Hospital Russell & Alford, Inc. Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35020 Insurance Julian Alford (205) 426-3795 (205) 428-2002 Princeton Hoover PO Box 110191 Fax: (205) 428-8261 [email protected] Standard Furniture Valeta Neal Birmingham, AL 35211 [email protected] Restaurant Company C hamber 5201 Princeton Way (205) 785-5103 Government - Senator Glen Fuller Hoover, AL 35226 Fax: (205) 785-5109 South Pointe Partners 301 19th Street North (205) 482-1202 [email protected] Shady Grove Missionary Timothy R. Leary Bessemer, AL 35020 Fax: (205) 988-5173 Contractors Baptist Church 1000 South Pointe Dr. Ste 1507 (205) 425-4337 www.bhsala.com Pastor Victor Harkins Miami Beach, FL 33139 Fax: (205) 428-6129 [email protected] Russell & Company, LLC 2600 Fairfax Avenue (305) 773-7196 Furniture Store Hospital CPA Bessemer, AL 35020 tleary@southpointepartners. Larry Russell CPA, (205) 426-1941 com Standard Heating & Air Pzazz Studio Wes Russell CPA [email protected] Real Estate Tom Kime Willie Henry 1713 Third Avenue North Church - Baptist 520 8th Street 3008 Wenonah Circle SW Bessemer, AL 35020 South Shelby Chamber Birmingham, AL 35233 Birmingham, AL 35211 (205) 428-9064 Sherwin Williams of Commerce (205) 322-2679 (205) 965-5773 Fax: (205) 428-9098 Company Stacey Walkup Heating & Air [email protected] [email protected] Aubrey “Butch” Odom P. O. Box 396 Photography [email protected] 1800 Ninth Avenue North Columbiana, AL 35051 Stone, Patton, Kierce & Accounting; CPA Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 669-9075 Freeman Att R (205) 426-1287 www.southshelbychamber.com V. Ed Freeman S Fax: (205) 428-0205 [email protected] 118 18th Street North RBC Bank www.sherwin-williams.com Chamber of Commerce Bessemer, AL 35020 Thelma Vanderburg, S & G Waldrop Electric, [email protected] (205) 424-1150 Chris M. Brown Inc. Paint; Wallpaper SouthCoast Propeller Fax: (205) 428-4645 1719 Fourth Avenue North Donald Waldrop Service [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 1506 Second Avenue North Jimmy Gaither Attorney (205) 481-3350 Bessemer, AL 35020 5750 Durose Drive Fax: (205) 481-3391 (205) 426-4168 Bessemer, AL 35022 www.rbcbank.com Fax: (205) 426-9941 (205) 426-7022 [email protected] [email protected] Fax: (205) 426-7026 [email protected] Electric Company [email protected] Bank Aircraft Service

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Straight Line Striping, Inc. The Fish Market Restaurant The Trinity Design Group, LLC Stephen Parker George Sarris Fernando Valentin, 3807 Canaan Drive 612 22nd Street South K. Binger Bessemer, AL 35022 Birmingham, AL 35233 1927 Fourth Avenue N. (205) 481-1298 (205) 322-3330 Bessemer, AL 35020 Fax: (205) 481-1298 Fax: (205) 324-1804 (205) 425-3744 Contractor www.thefishmarket.net (205) 425-3707 [email protected] Fax: (205) 425-3505 Surgery South, LLC Caterer; Restaurant www.thetrinitydesigngroup.com Becky Champion [email protected] 985 Ninth Avenue, SW, Ste 102 The Foundry Rescue Mission & Printing / Publishing; Wholesale Bessemer, AL 35022 Recove Distributors (205) 481-7485 Bill Heintz Fax: (205) 481-7494 PO Box 824 The UPS Store Doctor Bessemer, AL 35021 Watson Cole, Jr. (205) 428-8449 3979 Parkwood Road Ste 115 T Fax: (205) 428-6999 Bessemer, AL 35022 www.thefoundryonline.org (205) 230-0088 T & S Fashion Boutique Rescue Mission Fax: (205) 230-0090 Terri Nelson www.theupsstore.com/5790.htm 806 19th Street North The Housing Authority of the [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 City of Bessemer Service ; Shipping (205) 230-2798 Alphonso Patrick [email protected] 709 Castlewood Drive The Western Star Boutique Bessemer, AL 35020 Matthew Bryant (205) 481-4420 1709 Third Avenue North Tannehill Premiere Cinema Fax: (205) 481-4484 Bessemer, AL 35020 Manager [email protected] (205) 424-7827 4801 Promenade Parkway Housing Authority Fax: (205) 424-8118 Bessemer, AL 35022 [email protected] (205) 428-4401 The Principal & Associates CPA Newspaper Fax: (205) 428-4403 Eugene Pitts www.pccmovies.com PO Box 360973 Therapy South - Theatre Birmingham, AL 35236 Bessemer/McCalla (205) 542-9874 Sandy Edwards TE Tire and Battery Fax: (205) 822-0539 4774 Eastern Valley Rd, Ste 109 Fred Johnston [email protected] McCalla, AL 35111 1701 19th Street North Accounting (205) 477-1501 Bessemer, AL 35020 Fax: (205) 477-1559 (205) 428-0111 The Salvation Army www.therapysouth.net Fax: (205) 424-9532 Capt. Thomas Broome [email protected] [email protected] P. O. Box 458 Physical Therapy Tire Shop; Mechanic Shop Bessemer, AL 35021 (205) 425-4303 Thomas C. Pendleton, MD Terrace Oaks CRC Fax: (205) 428-0481 Thomas Pendleton, MD Malinda Hoffman www.uss.salvationarmy.org 985 Ninth Avenue SW Ste 406 4201 Bessemer Super Hwy. [email protected]. Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35020 org (205) 481-7470 (205) 428-3249 Salvation Army Fax: (205) 481-7469 Fax: (205) 425-7231 [email protected] www.americanhealthcorp.org The School Zone Doctor malinda.hoffman@terraceoaksrehab. Pamela Whitt com 508 West Town Plaza Thrash Law Firm Nursing Home Bessemer, AL 35020 Thomas E. Thrash (205) 481-1230 201 17th Street North The Baptist Church at Fax: (205) 481-1228 Bessemer, AL 35020 McAdory [email protected] (205) 424-1818 Bill McCall School Supplies Fax: (205) 424-1828 4954 Eastern Valley Road [email protected] McCalla, AL 35111 The Sweet House Attorney (205) 477-8265 W. David Nichols Fax: (205) 477-8267 1830 Arlington Avenue Tiny Toes, Inc. www.bcmcadory.org Bessemer, AL 35020 Angela M. Mack [email protected] (205) 966-1206 1805 13th Street N. Church - Baptist Fax: (205) 428-4880 Bessemer, AL 35020 www.sweethouseevents.com (205) 424-6360 The Family Affair, LLP [email protected] Daycare Susan Reeves, Kita Jones Banquet / Wedding Facility; Special 5309 Charles Hamilton Road Events Center McCalla, AL 35111 (205) 706-5878 Caterer

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Torme Foods United Textiles Vestavia Hills Chamber Washington, Lloyd & West Jefferson Technical Marvin Torme Steve McDonough of Commerce Henderson Education Endowment & 527 N. 20th Street 1917 Second Avenue N. Karen J. Odle Lonnie A. Washington Trust Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 1975 Merryvale Road 1429 Second Avenue N Mert Byram (205) 428-7110 (205) 428-6208 Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 Bessemer, AL 35020 P. O. Box 634 Fax: (205) 428-7113 Fax: (205) 428-8592 (205) 823-5011 (205) 424-5722 Bessemer, AL 350210634 [email protected] Cloth Goods; Rugs Fax: (205) 823-8974 Fax: (205) 424-5460 (205) 915-2962 Grocery Store www.vestaviahills.org www.wlhlawfirm.com [email protected] Urology Centers of [email protected] lonnie.a.washington@gmail. Non Profit Total Scape Farms Alabama Chamber of Commerce com Scott Gaskins Dr. Vincent Bivinf Attorney Whiting Services, Inc. 216 First Street North 985 9th Avenue, SW, Ste 408 Vulcan Group Chris Hudson, Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 PO Box 1010 Watermark Place Outlet Joseph Liverett (205) 540-4653 (205) 481-7680 Bessemer, AL 35021 Center 4001 Farr Road Fax: (205) 481-8937 Fax: (205) 481-7683 (205) 428-0556 Melvina Hudson, Bessemer, AL 35022 [email protected] Urology Center Fax: (205) 424-2267 Anthony Underwood (800) 990-5008 Wholesale Nursery Contractors - Industrial Painting; 4500 Katie’s Way, Ste 220 Fax: (205) 428-5433 Utility Auditing Inc. Contractors - Commercial Bessemer, AL 35022 www.whiting-serv.com Town & Country Ford Leigh DeWitt Painting (205) 425-4554 [email protected] Steven D. Watts, 3171 Green Valley Road, #222 Fax: (205) 425-4520 Service William Sain Sr, Birmingham, AL 35243 Vulcan Materials www.watermarkoutlets.com Kyle Sain (205) 616-1890 Allen Lawson melvinahudson@discoveryala- WideNet Consulting LLC 5041 Ford Parkway Fax: (205) 262-1313 1200 Vulcan Drive bama.com Derek Brown Bessemer, AL 35022 www.utilityauditing.us Bessemer, AL 35022 aunderwood@watermarkout- 1400 Commerce Blvd Ste 6 (205) 491-0000 [email protected] (205) 424-7625 lets.com Anniston, AL 36207 Fax: (205) 481-2970 Auditor Fax: (205) 424-7684 Retail (866) 645-9235 www.alabamaford.com www.vulcanmaterialscompany.com Fax: (800) 517-4084 [email protected] Utmost Healthcare Construction Materials Weaver Land & Realty, www.widenetconsulting.com Automobile Sales; Automobile Center Inc. derek.brown@widenetconsult- Service A. Phillip Badewa, MD, W Nelda Weaver ing.com PhD 650 Ninth Avenue Ste 100 Website Service Training Associates, Inc. 1007 Ninth Avenue North Walgreens Bessemer, AL 35020 L isting Ed & Karen Rohrbach Bessemer, AL 35020 Chuck Colvert (205) 428-4139 William Parsons CPA 7630 Sherry Lane (205) 358-9300 Pauline Long Fax: (205) 426-0510 419 19th Street North McCalla, AL 35111 Fax: (205) 358-9306 1815 Ninth Avenue N. www.wlandco.com Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 477-0810 [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] (205) 424-1511 Fax: (205) 477-7627 Doctor - Family; Urgent Care (205) 425-1757 Land; Real Estate Fax: (205) 424-6511 www.T-A-I.com Center Fax: (205) 425-8103 [email protected]

M ember [email protected] [email protected]. Weldon Pharmacy Accounting; CPA Safety Training V com Steve Weldon Drug Store 1280 Hueytown Road Wilson Pallet and U Value Place Bessemer Hueytown, AL 35023 Packaging, Inc. Al Lamoureux, Wallace Optometry (205) 491-2805 CeCe Doss U. S. Chamber of Tracie Wiebe Associates Fax: (205) 497-1432 1102 Greenwood Crossings Commerce 5535 Academy Way Dr. Fred Wallace, [email protected] Court C hamber Thomas Donohue Bessemer, AL 35022 Dr. Harry Wallace Drug Store Bessemer, AL 350225666 1615 H Street NW (205) 428-4140 1431 Second Avenue North (205) 428-5121 Washington, DC 200622000 www.valueplace.com Bessemer, AL 35020 West Jefferson County Fax: (205) 426-7838 (202) 659-6000 [email protected] (205) 425-5182 Historical Society [email protected] Fax: (205) 463-5888 Hotel (Extended Stay) Fax: (205) 426-5013 Louise Ayer Tommie, Pallets; Packaging www.uschamber.com www.eye-and-vision.com William Gresham, Chamber of Commerce Verizon Wireless [email protected] Connie Grund X, Y, Z Marques January, Optometrist PO Box 184 Uncle Bobs Storage Kenneth Griffin Bessemer, AL 35021 Xi Sigma of Beta Sigma Belinda Royer 812 Academy Drive Wal-Mart (205) 428-9652 Phi 3551 Bessemer Super Hwy. Bessemer, AL 35022 Scott Currier www.alabamapioneers.info Syble Lamons, Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 424-3046 750 Academy Drive Non Profit Diane Hyche (205) 425-5579 Fax: (205) 425-5961 Bessemer, AL 35022 6772 Eastern Valley Road Fax: (205) 425-5497 www.verizonwireless.com (205) 424-5890 West Jefferson Internal McCalla, AL 35111 www.unclebobs.com kenneth.griffin@verizonwire- Fax: (205) 424-5031 Medicine PC (205) 477-8138 Storage less.com www.walmart.com Reid Christopher MD, (205) 477-4836 Cellular Services; Telecommunica- Department Store Wallace B. Purdy Jr. MD [email protected] UniFirst tions 1088 Ninth Avenue, SW, Ste 104 Non Profit; Brian Kirk Ward-McLure Furniture Bessemer, AL 35022 907 Third Avenue N. Mark Ward (205) 426-0546 Birmingham, AL 35203 1910 Third Avenue Fax: (205) 426-0326 (205) 563-4214 Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] www.unifirst.com (205) 425-1611 Doctor [email protected] Retail Furniture Cleaning Service - Uniforms; Cleaning Service - Rugs / Towels / Aprons

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Bessemer Magazine 2012 39 Advertiser Index

1st Financial...... 31

ADCO...... 33

Alabama Adventure...... 33

Alabama Power Company...... 5

BankTrust...... 2

Bob Sykes BarB-Q...... 31

Bright Star...... 9

Buffalo Rock...... 35

Discovery Alabama...... 29

Holmes Oil Company, Inc...... 40

Holt Insurance...... 29

ITT Tech...... 35

Joe Beasley Memorial Foundation Inc...... 39

Konica Minolta...... 40

Lawson State Community College...... Back Cover

Legacy YMCA...... 39

Medical West...... Inside Front Cover

Moore Coal Company Inc...... 39

Premier Chevrolet...... 29

Rural/Metro Corporation...... 39

SeBro Realty...... 37

State Farm - Julie Bell...... 39

Town & Country Ford...... 41

WalMart...... 7

Weaver Land & Realty Inc...... 9

West Jefferson Internal Medicine...37

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