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Chilton County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 66, Clanton, AL 35046 Email: info@chiltonchamberonline.com

C l a n t o n • J e m i s o n • T h o r s b y • M a p l e s v i l l e

Phone: (205) 755-2400Fax: (205) 755-8444

Chamber Upcoming EventsOct. 17 Visitors DayLeCroy Career Tech Center, Noon-6 p.m.

Oct. 18 Social Media ClassPetals From the Past, 9 a.m.

Oct. 20 Care Net BanquetJemison Municipal Complex, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 20 Ribbon CuttingGentiva Hospice, 11 a.m.

Oct. 27 Ribbon cuttingDixie Café, 11 a.m.

Nov. 1 Chamber luncheonClanton FUMC Activity Center, NoonSpeaker will be Beth Shelburne of Fox 6 News

Nov. 3 Farm City BanquetClanton FUMC Activity Center, 6:30 p.m.

CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORSBritt Culpepper PresidentPeoples Southern Bank

Russ HamlinVice PresidentEdward Jones Investments

Mollie SmelleySecretary/Treasurer

Carl MimsChairman of the BoardCentral AL Electric Co-op

Carl “Jr” BakerClanton Furniture Co.

Peggy HallRealty South

Carol HarrisonU.S. Postal Service

Janice HullHull & Russell, P.C.

Joy LittletonIndustrial Development Board

Maurice Lyn20/20 Eye Care

Andy MillardEntrepreneur

Ron PorterAlabama Power

Rick ShraderPractical Healthcare Consultants

Susie WilliamsJohnson and Associates Realty

LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Great things are happening at your Chamber starting with new members … 31 so far this year. Those who have joined have been featured in our newsletters, and we are especially happy to have them on board.

You will also notice that The Clanton Advertiser joins three other businesses, Personnal Appearance Catering, LeMak Sports Medicine and Heart of Dixie Parts & Equipment, as new Corporate Sponsors this year. Our hat is off to businesses like these (see complete list on page four) who support this Chamber in an extraordinary way.

Because of you, Chamber events have been particularly successful this year. Usually 40 to 50 individuals have attended each Ribbon

Cutting and Business After Hours, and we have averaged more than 60 at the Chamber Luncheons. We are especially appreciative of Clanton First United Methodist Church for the use of their activity center to hold the monthly luncheons.

Your 2011 Ambassador Team is set and we have an exceptional group who are committed and who are actively working to make this Chamber a success.

Finally, there is more happening in October/November as you can see from the calendar of events. If you are not already involved, take advantage of the opportunities your Chamber provides.

See you at a Chamber event soon.

Mike RobertsonExecutive Director

“I could not have made it without your organization,” “Your employees helped make life bearable these last few months,” or “You are just an angel.”

These quotes are words often heard by the employees of Gentiva Hospice. The words mean so much to the employees because they typically come from a Hospice patient or family member.

Gentiva Hospice has been serving the state of Alabama for more than 17 years and is now in Clanton covering Chilton, Bibb, Autauga and Dallas counties. The main focus of Gentiva Hospice is to help a patient live out his/her last days with dignity and respect. While a patient with any end-stage disease may be eligible for Hospice care, the most common diseases seen are cancer, end-stage heart disease, dementia, lung diseases and end-stage kidney disease.

Gentiva Hospice provides Hospice care in the home, nursing home and assisted living facilities.

The location of the service is very important because providing care in the setting most familiar to the patient is usually best practice for the

patient. A person is eligible for

Hospice care when their life expectancy is six months or less, when they are no longer seeking aggressive treatment, and when their personal physician believes that Hospice is the appropriate type of care.

It is important to remember that anyone can make a referral to Gentiva Hospice. After the referral is received and the patient’s physician is contacted, an RN will make a visit to the patient and family to assess the patient and to thoroughly explain the services that are available. Included in these services are regular visits by a nurse, a home health aide, and a social worker. Also available are a volunteer and a chaplain. All of the interdisciplinary team members are important because Hospice care offers a holistic approach. In other words the care meets physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs.

Gentiva Hospice services are covered by Medicare and Medicaid as well as most private insurances and most managed care plans. Military personnel and their dependents can receive hospice care through TRICARE. The Hospice Medicare Benefit covers the aforementioned team services, all home medical equipment and supplies related to the terminal illness, and all medications related to the terminal illness.

“We are very excited about our new Clanton office. It is such an honor and privilege to serve the people of Clanton and be a part of this wonderful community providing such special care”, says Teresa Blair, Executive Director.

For more information about Gentiva Hospice or to schedule a hospice speaker for your office, facility, civic club or church group please call (205) 755-1505.

This article submitted by: Kara Hunt, 205-755-1505.

CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

This Chamber Member Spotlight will be a regular feature in our newsletter. If you would like for your business to be featured here, please provide a picture and text, and we will include it in an upcoming edition.

CORPORATE SPONSORS

PLATINUM$2,000 and upAlabama Power

CompanyAT&T

Central Alabama Electric Co-Op

The Clanton AdvertiserDr. Jim Driggars

Peoples Southern Bank

GOLD $1,500 - $1,999

Baptist Health SystemsHull & Russell, P.C.

SILVER$1,000 - 1,499

CRH North AmericaDurbin Farms Market

Lemak Sports Medicine

BRONZE $500 - $999

AlagascoHeaton Pecan FarmMartin Funeral Home

McKinnon Toyota-NissanPeachtree BankRegions Bank

Southfirst Bank

COPPER $100 - $499

Chilton Medical CenterClanton FurnitureGuesthouse Inn

Giles Cooling & HeatingMutual Savings Credit

UnionPersonnel Appearance

CateringWadsworth Oil

Heart of Dixie Parts & Equipment

Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors for their extraordinary support. Your financial gifts ensure that your chamber can sponsor initiatives like ... the Peach Jam Jubilee, Chilton Leadership, Farm-City, Shop Chilton County First, Youth Citizen of the Year, Community Spirit Award and Business Member of the Year Award.

CHAMBER HAPPENINGS

To advertise in the Chamber Update, contact Alan Brown at (205) 755-5747 or alan.brown@clantonadvertiser.com.

CHAMBER LUNCHEON: Chamber President, Britt Culpepper, presents Heaton’s Candy to September Luncheon Guest Speaker, Hoover Mayor and new Jefferson County Manager Tony Petelos.

CHAMBER RESTORATION: A lot of work is going on at the Chamber of Commerce. We are excited about the improvements to

this beautiful and historic building.

NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK AT THE GARDENS OF CLANTON

TWELVE GOLDEN RULES FOR LIVING

1. If you open it, close it.2. If you turn it on, turn it off.3. If you unlock it, lock it up.4. If you break it, admit it.5. If you can’t fix it, call someone who can.6. If you borrow it, return it.7. If you value it, take care of it.8. If you make a mess, clean it up.9. If you move it, put it back.10. If it belongs to someone else, get permission to use it.11. If you don’t know how to operate it, leave it alone.12. If it’s none of your business, don’t ask questions.

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

Alacare Home Health & HospicePamela Moates206 Medical Center Dr.Clanton, AL 35045205-755-6955pamela.moates@alacare.com

Senior ConnectionVanessa McKinney1026 Poplar Springs RoadClanton, AL 35045205-755-9032

Dixie CaféBill Davis / Phillip Davis202 7th St. SouthClanton, AL 35045205-280-1480

CHAMBER BITS & PIECES

ANNOUNCEMENT

MARK YOUR CALENDARSThursday, Oct. 20

CARE NET PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER BANQUET

Jemison Municipal ComplexSilent Auction Begins 6:30 p.m.Dinner & Program at 7:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker:Cheryl Ringuette Ciamarra,

host of “Focus On Life” Radio

Thanks to the Chamber Ambassadors who make our Chamber Events a great success!

Amy JonesAnn BakerAnn MimsAnne TaddickenBrian DoveyCalvin BinionCharlotte KelleyChristy MendozaDanny CarterDarlene RiceGlenda StrengthGordon Smelley

Gwyn LoydHannah GoreHarold JarmanJannette BrasherJason CalhounJulia F. CulpepperKara HuntKatie PettyKevin CorleyLarry Culpepper Lloyd NutterOcie DeVaughnPam PriceRachel McKinnonSandy StevensSherry CoxTommy GlasscockVanessa McKinneyVickie P. Moseley

Only the name has changed! We still offer the same courte-ous, professional service as always.Susie has been in the real

estate business almost 25 years. Buying or selling real estate? Give her a call.She is a Life Member Club of

Excellence Gold Level, Vulcan Award.

Tom Murphy Realty now JOHNSON AND ASSOCIATES REALTY

Susie Williams

ELECTED OFFICIALS

CHILTON COUNTY COMMISSION

Commissioner Bobby Agee905 Samaria RoadClanton, AL 35045205-755-1551 / 205-755-5075

Commissioner Allen Caton625 County Road 8Jemison, AL 35085205-755-1551 / 205-646-0066

Commissioner Heedy Hayes4960 County Road 73Randolph, AL 36792205-755-1551 / 205-665-7008

Commissioner Joe HeadleyP.O. Box 1730Clanton, AL 35046205-755-1551 / 205-755-8246

Commissioner Tim MimsP.O. Box 30Maplesville, AL 36750205-755-1551 / 334-366-5670

Commissioner Greg Moore25 County Road 494Verbena, AL 36091205-755-1551 / 205-755-5589

Commissioner Red Turnipseed20110 Alabama Hwy. 22Clanton, AL 35045205-755-1551 / 205-755-7318

JUDGE OF PROBATE

Judge Bobby Martin P.O. Box 270Clanton, AL 35046205-755-1555

CHILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Dave Hayden, SuperintendentJoe Mims, PresidentHoward DaughertyChris DavisAnn GlasscockCurtis SmithAnn ThomasGeorge Walker

CITY COUNCILS

ClantonBilly Joe Driver, MayorBobby CookGreg DeJarnettBobby EasterlingDr. Jeff PriceMary Mell Smith JemisonEddie Reed, MayorGeorge BrasherFaye KingDonnie LaneRobert MorrisSam Reed

ThorsbyDearl Hilyer, MayorNeil BensonWillis BrittMarvin CrumptonTara JewellJean Nelson Maplesville Aubrey Latham, Mayor John CaudleMichael BeardenRay Charles MitchellJim Threadgill

CHAMBER DIRECTORY

Soon, production of the 2012 Chamber Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide will begin. As you know, this publication offers an effective, affordable marketing tool that gets your message out to all Chamber members, to new businesses and new residents and to the general public.

As you consider ways to spend your advertising dollars in 2012 please take advantage of this publication by promoting your business in the Chamber Membership Directory. You will be glad you did!

For more information, please contact the Chamber at 205-755-2400 or info@chiltonchamberonline.com

Britt CulpepperChamber President

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