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EDITOR’S NOTE | SYDNEY CROMWELL Halloween is a holiday about neighbors. Christmas and Thanksgiving are for family — children, parents, distant cousins you only see once a year — to gather around a table. But Halloween is the time when families fill the streets in force, with costumed children dragging parents along behind in the quest for more candy. It’s the holiday where you can let your child ring the doorbell of a stranger, conﬁdent they’ll receive a candy bar and maybe a question about their costume. Watching Halloween as an adult, there’s a sense of warmth and closeness from the rows of houses with their porch lights turned on and cobwebs or gravestones in the front yard, a sense that everyone is looking out for each other. It’s why I think Halloween is underrated as a holiday. We all want to feel community in our friends, our families and our jobs — we should feel it in our neighborhoods too. Some people prefer church Trunkor-Treats or school fall festivals, and I think those are great. But there’s just something about the ring of a doorbell and children carrying plastic jack-o-lantern buckets that, to me, carries the same value as the turkey at Thanksgiving and the tree at Christmas. So, ﬁll up your candy jar and turn on your porch light. It’s time to welcome our annual onslaught of the tiny ghosts, superheroes and princesses who live next door.

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The Harp Strings Band performs at the Trussville Downtown Block Party. Photo by Ron Burkett.

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Historic church bell gets new home at Cahaba Springs By CHRIS MEGGINSON For more than 1,500 years, the ringing of church bells has been used to call congregations to worship. Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church on Deerfoot Parkway is adding this centuries-old tradition to its Sunday worship, ringing its recently refinished 113-yearold cast-iron bell 11 times to begin its 11 a.m. service. The bell will be rededicated following a homecoming service Oct. 16, along with the dedication of its new bell structure of two wooden Celtic crosses in the semicircle drive in front of the church. The new tower will serve as the centerpiece of a new look for the church, which will include a new sign on the building. “I think there’s an emotional connection to the bell,” Lynda McClean said. “We felt like we as a church wanted to have a unique identifier, and raising the bell in a bell structure of some type was a good way to do it that could be seen from the road.” Carl Martin, an elder at Cahaba Springs, said the bell, which measures 44 inches wide and weighs 1,790 pounds, had sat on the ground outside the church the last few years before being sent off to be refinished in late August. While it’s been used some in the

past at Cahaba Springs, the church plans to put the bell into service weekly, like it once was for decades at other churches. “It has been rung a couple of times to start our Sunday morning services, and we’ve all become quite fond of it. It’s so historical,” Martin said. The stone below the bell will read, “May the bell be rung every Sunday to call the community to worship.” Cast on Dec. 3, 1903, by C.S. Bell Company in Hillsboro, Ohio, the bell was purchased in 1908 for $100 by Urban Andrew Caughran (pronounced Karn), according to the church’s history. Caughran, a church elder who had recently moved from Texas, had the bell shipped by rail from Austin, Texas, to Birmingham to be included in the newly built 76th Street Presbyterian Church in 1909, formerly The Presbyterian Church of East Lake. The bell remained in East Lake until the church moved to Trussville in 1991 to become Eastminster Presbyterian Church on U.S. 11, which then merged with Grace Presbyterian in 2013 to become Cahaba Springs. Martin and McClean said they hope to see the homecoming event bring together families and ancestors of past members from all of its ancestral churches. While Cahaba

Joe Glasgow, George Fritsma, George McLean (designer) and John Holcomb stand with one of the two wooden crosses that will be used to hold the bell at Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church. Photo courtesy of Carl Martin.

Springs is formed from Eastminster and Grace, the parent churches branch from a long line of church mergers dating back to 1875. Eastminster traced its roots to a church plant from Woodlawn Presbyterian Church called East Lake Presbyterian Church in 1891, which later became First Presbyterian Church of East Lake. Other churches tied to Cahaba Springs’ family tree include Cumberland Presbyterian Church of East Lake and 76th Street Presbyterian Church. Grace’s

tradition traces back to 1875 and Mt. Pinson Presbyterian, which later merged with another First Presbyterian of East Lake and Huffman Presbyterian to form Grace in 1999. Martin said a collection of photos, old directories and memorabilia from each of the former churches and community at large will be on display at the Oct. 16 homecoming event, which will include music by the Presbyterian Children’s Home Choir and the Cahaba Springs Chancel Choir, as well as a sermon by Dr. Dawson Harmon.

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Trussville to get new boulder trail The Access Fund wants to create a boulder trail for Trussville climbers. Photo by Ron Burkett.

By CHRIS MEGGINSON Rock climbers in Central Alabama may soon have a new space to explore in Trussville. Access Fund, a Boulder, Colorado-based climbing group and the Southeastern Climbers Coalition are using a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham to begin a three-year stewardship initiative. The Greater Birmingham Climbing Resource Improvement Project is designed to improve climbing areas in the region. While most of the Access Fund’s work is revitalization of existing climbing areas, the group will help create a boulder-climbing trail at the Trussville Sports Complex during its time in Birmingham. “It’s a good ﬁt for the park space that they have,” said Zachary Lesh-Huie, southeast regional director at Access Fund. “It’s a great resource for locals. If you’re somebody who lives nearby and want to get some climbing in after work, or if you want to get some climbing in with kids, it’s a great site.” The project, which was approved by the Trussville Parks and Recreation Board in July, is still pending approval by the Trussville City Council. “We’re excited about the prospect of

having it here. It will be a nice addition to our city. We’ve got some nice climbing rocks out in the Sports Complex that will be great for this,” said David Vinson, director of Trussville Parks and Recreation. The project, which will largely take place in March 2017, will establish short segments of trails and open the base of the existing boulders spread out on the landscape of the park, near the Carter Memorial Disc Golf

Course off Riverbend Road. Should the project be approved by the Nov. 8 council meeting, Access Fund is scheduled to have a conservation team on site Nov. 16-18 to begin work. Vinson said he hopes the community will come together to volunteer for the boulder ﬁelds like it does in other areas of the complex. “We’ve had good luck in the past with people coming out to help with trails and

disc golf course. I hope we’ll have just as much help with this,” he said. The Greater Birmingham Climbing Resource Improvement Project began in June with a month of graffiti cleanup and erosion infrastructure improvements at Moss Rock Preserve in Hoover. The three-year project completed its first phase July 16. After the short trip in October, a conservation team will return to Alabama in March for a 10-week stay, working in Trussville, Palisades Park in Blount County and a four-week stint at Moss Rock. The project will conclude in early 2018 with another 10-week stretch at Palisades, and then will move on to Steele before returning to finish work at Moss Rock. “The Greater Birmingham region really has some great climbing opportunities,” said Ty Tyler, Access Fund national stewardship director. “We want to highlight those opportunities and encourage people to get outside, get involved and learn a little more about rock climbing. We see this as an opportunity to expand some use and encourage people to visit the area.” Those interested in volunteering with Access Fund during the three-year Greater Birmingham Climbing Resource Improvement Project can email Ty Tyler at ty@accessfund.com.

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Mayor-elect to speak at October chamber luncheon By CHRIS MEGGINSON The mayor-elect of Trussville will be the featured speaker at the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Oct. 20 at the Trussville Civic Center. City Council President Anthony Montalto and Councilman Buddy Choat will face each other in a mayoral runoff election Oct. 4. The luncheon, sponsored by Trussville Gas and Water, is at 11:30 a.m. Incumbent Mayor Gene Melton was scheduled to speak at the July meeting, but was later replaced with Cliff Sims, CEO of Yellowhammer Media, due to chamber bylaws preventing a candidate from speaking at the luncheon within three months prior to an election. The change occurred after the July issue of Cahaba Sun was published. The 2016 recipients of the inaugural Small Business Awards will also be announced at the lunch. Categories are based on number of employees and length of time in business. Winners will be automatic ﬁnalists in the Alabama Small Business Awards presented by The Partnership of the Chamber of

Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) and the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) in December. One overall Small Business of the Year will be chosen from the state winners to be considered for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award. Each month, chamber luncheons begin with a 30-minute network development time during which members and guests can network and exchange business cards with the estimated 80 to 100 expected to attend. Lunch is served at noon, followed by the recognition of the Custom Service Award winners and speaker. Door prizes also will be given away. To register, go to TrussvilleChamber.com or contact June Mathews at 655-7535 or june. mathews@trussvillechamber.com. Cost is $17 (cash or check) or $17.34 if paying by credit or debit card (2 percent processing fee). Online registration is closed at midnight Oct. 17, but the chamber ofﬁce will accept registration by phone until noon Oct. 18. All nonmembers must pay in advance. Trussville Civic Center is at 5381 Trussville-Clay Road.

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the opening of a full-service cosmetics counter in early October. This will be M·A·C’s only location on the east side of the Birmingham metro area. Part of Estée Lauder since 1994, M·A·C is sold in over 105 countries around the world. 655-2694, belk.com

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Trussville’s trendy fashion scene grows One of the city’s newest and youngest business owners, Ashlyn West, just opened her namesake West Avenue boutique downtown. Photo by Ron Burkett.

By SAIGE LEOPARD Rough-cut wood and smooth industrial metal effortlessly come together inside Trussville’s newest boutique, West Avenue, much like the outﬁts hanging from its walls. Owners Mary and Ashlyn West, a mother-daughter team, capitalized on their dream of opening a boutique in their hometown, debuting at their location on Cedar Lane in early July. “It’s always been something we wanted to do,” said Ashlyn West, a 2014 graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School. “We’ve talked about it for years, and one day, just decided to do it.” She attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham for one year and has worked part-time as a dental assistant when needed, but fashion is her true calling, Ashlyn West said. It’s a family affair at West Avenue, as her sister, who just graduated from Hewitt in May, also works at the boutique part-time. “We’re her support group,” said Mary West, who also works from home as a freight broker. “I work here part-time and do the groundwork. Ashlyn runs the store. Her dad is her biggest fan; he’s so proud of her.” Selling everything from clothing, jewelry,

shoes, fun accessories and gift items, what’s special about their business is their laid-back atmosphere and their eagerness to carve a personal service niche in the community, Ashlyn West said. “I love helping people to ﬁnd their perfect outﬁt for an occasion,” she said. “I also try

to appeal to every age group. My sister will come in and buy something, but my grandmother shops here, too.” To ﬁnd their items, the Wests shop the grand-scale Atlanta market held a few times a year and peruse the online market every day. Local artists have also contacted the

Wests to see if they will house their items. “This business is important to Ashlyn because she’s always been a driven, determined person,” Mary West said. “I’m the easygoing one, but she’s more dedicated and such a leader. Not too many 20-yearolds spend this much time working.” West Avenue boutique is open six days a week, and it will extend the hours for customers if needed. Ashlyn West also fuels the creative side of the business, Mary West said. After countless nights spent laboring over the design of the store’s interior, a sketch was put together. Now, racks of clothes hang from the walls painted in calming colors by her family and friends. “Everything in here was either handwritten or built by Ashlyn or a friend,” Mary West said. Her business already is growing as she has recently hired one employee, a recent graduate of Pinson Valley High School. West Avenue Boutique is at 77 Cedar Lane, Suite 101. For more information, call 655-0587 or go to their Facebook page at facebook.com/westaveboutique, Instagram at @westaveboutique, or email them at westavenueboutique@gmail.com.

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BAM and Bama’s Boots to host first Halloween Hoedown By MEGAN MILLER The first Halloween Hoedown benefit for Vent Kids of Alabama will be Oct. 14. The event is from 7 to 11 p.m. at Riders Harley-Davidson in Trussville. It is sponsored by BAM Entertainment and Bama’s Boots, the same organization that sponsors Bama’s Boots, Bands and Bikes every summer. Typically, Bama’s Boots fundraising efforts go toward Three Hots and a Cot, but event organizer Peggy Seibert said she’s friends with the founder of Vent Kids, and thought they’d be a worthy organization to support. Vent Kids of Alabama is a nonprofit founded by Kara Bishop in 2002. The group acts as a support system for families who have children living at home on ventilators. The fundraising efforts of the Halloween Hoedown will assist in funding a Christmas party and sending kids to Light the Way Vent Camp at Children’s Harbor’s

Lake Martin campus. “Families can spend time together and share stories, share challenges, share difﬁculties, share milestones,” Kara Bishop said. “Everybody has the same type of equipment, and we face the same challenges, and we learn how to deal with those challenges by talking to one another.” During camp, children and their families get to experience pool and lake time, boat rides, crafts, family nights, sibling and parent support groups, one-on-one time with a professional counselor, food and fellowship. Last year’s camp hosted 20 families, totaling more than 100 people. “Kara has done a great job, and we’re happy to give her a little help,” Seibert said. “Camp is in July every year, and it’s about the only time families can go on vacation because the camp has all of the medical equipment the families need.” Seibert said because the organization is a small nonproﬁt, it typically relies on donations from businesses to fund activities such

There will be live music, a dinner buffet, line dancing and more at the hoedown. Photo by Sarah Finnegan.

as the Christmas party and camp. “We decided to help them out, so they don’t have to wait until the last minute to ask these businesses for assistance,” Seibert said. The event will include a country band, dinner buffet, line dancing, a costume contest with prizes, door prizes, rafﬂes and more. The event is also still seeking sponsors, both for monetary donations and rafﬂe prizes.

“You get a meal; you get to hear a live band; we have door prizes and rafﬂes, all for a good price,” Seibert said. Seibert said although the event supports the kids, it is an adult event. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Call 3294272 to reserve or to make a donation for the event. Tickets can also be purchased online at eventbrite.com.

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Chamber golf tournament announced The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 9th Annual Golf Tournament Oct. 4. This year’s tournament will be at the Pine Tree Country Club at 5100 Pine Whispers Drive. The shotgun scramble format tournament will begin at 8 a.m. The $150 per person registration fee or $500 for a group of four will include 18 holes of golf, $70 in merchandise credit to the pro shop at Pine Tree, lunch, range balls, golf cart and a goody bag. A portion of the proceeds from the tournament helps to fund the chamber’s scholarship program. Most of these scholarships are renewable for up to four years with a Baverage. In the past eight years, the chamber has

awarded more than $27,000 in scholarship money. State Senators Slade Blackwell and Shay Shelnutt are the title sponsors and will be on hand as the celebrity golfers. There will be a $10,000 prize offered for a hole-in-one on Hole 7, a promotion sponsored by Courtesy Buick GMC. Prizes for a hole-in-one on other holes also are available. Lunch will be provided from Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q. For more information, call 655-7535 or go to trussvillechamber.com. You can also ‘like’ the chamber on Facebook, and follow it on Instagram and Twitter – Submitted by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Shop Save & Share fundraiser returns For the 11th year in a row, the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) will hold its Shop Save & Share fundraiser in late October. This initiative supports the League’s more than 30 community projects while at the same time driving customers to local retailers and restaurants. When you purchase a Shop Save & Share card for $40, you receive a 20 percent discount on merchandise and food at the fundraiser’s more than 500 participating stores and restaurants. Since its inception, Shop Save & Share has put over $475,000 back into the community. Also, through the Junior League of Birmingham a Shop Save & Share donation does the following: ► Provides eight meals through Meals on Wheels in Jefferson County ► Provides one week of snacks, magazines and books to mothers restricted to bed rest in the UAB NICU ► Provides one child who is suffering from “under nutrition” to have food provided to them for the weekends for an entire school year through the Backpack Buddies program ► Provides 1.5 children one book per month for five years through Better Basics & JLB Imagination Library This year’s Shop Save & Share program

will run from Oct. 19 through 30, and the Junior League of Birmingham is thrilled to have some of Birmingham’s best retailers and restaurants on board for 2016, including several located in Trussville. When it comes to using your card, many customers note that the variety of retailers is what keeps them coming back year after year. Carroll Pharmacy is returning as a Shop Save & Share participant this year. “Shop Save & Share is one of our favorite community activities to participate in each year,” said Meagan Carroll Reynolds, pharmacist at Carroll Pharmacy. “We have a gift shop located in our pharmacy full of perfect gifts for friends and family here in Trussville. Whether you are looking for a stuffed animal or a picture frame, we’ve got gifts for people of all ages.” Other Trussville-area businesses participating in Shop Save & Share include Complete Cleaners and Tula J Boutique, Blackjack Gardens, Yogurt Mountain and Ginni G. Florist, just to name a few. Visit shopsaveandshare.net for a complete retailer listing, to purchase a card, and for more information. – Submitted by Junior League of Birmingham.

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COVER STORY: Sixth-grade gymnast pushes the limit Caitlyn Clemons on the balance beam at ACE Cheer Company’s gymnastics facility. Photo by Sydney Cromwell.

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very afternoon, 11-year-old Caitlyn Clemons gets an “itch,” her mother says. She just can’t sit still until they’re on the way to ACE Cheer Company Trussville. Caitlyn, who has lived in Trussville almost her entire life, has been a gymnast for three years. She practices between four and ﬁve hours nearly every day. When she’s not at the gym, mom Connie Clemons said, Caitlyn is watching videos of more experienced gymnasts to see how she can improve. “I just loved it so much. When I ﬁrst did it,

I told my mom, ‘I want to keep doing it. It’s so much fun,’” Caitlyn said of her ﬁrst gymnastics lesson. Her interest in gymnastics started on the playground, where the home-schooled now-sixthgrader took a different approach to play time. “Instead of swinging on the swings, she would climb the pole and get up on top of the swings and just do all these crazy things,” Connie Clemons said. “She made it look so easy.” Despite having about 650 gymnastics and tumbling students at ACE, gym director Tiffanie Reed said Caitlyn is one who stands out as an athlete and a person. “She’s a very big team player on our gymnastics team, as well as a leader and a role model,” Reed said. “She’s fun to be around, and she’s helpful.” Caitlyn said her favorite event is the balance beam, but she also competes in uneven bars, vaulting and ﬂoor exercises. She’s a relative newcomer but went undefeated last year in her competitive season, making it all the way to state. “She is a ball of talent,” Reed said. This year, Caitlyn moves from compulsory levels, where every competitor performs the same routine, to optional levels, where she can choose her music and routine. “You get to show your personality in your routine because it shows off your strong skills,” Reed said. “I know it’s going to be very, very hard,”

Caitlyn said. Caitlyn doesn’t really see a challenging part of the sport she loves. When asked if she ever gets tired of balancing school and life with so many hours of practice, Caitlyn just responded with an emphatic shake of the head: “No.” “I guess because she loves it, and she’s giving it her all; we don’t mind the sacrifice because of how she wants to do it,” Connie Clemons said. Even at her young age, Caitlyn drives herself hard. She doesn’t consider a skill to be learned until it’s perfected. “For Caitlyn, doing a skill and it being perfect are not the same thing,” Reed said, adding that Caitlyn is “a natural talent, so you tell her once and then she fixes it.” “Tries,” Caitlyn corrected modestly. Though she still gets butterflies at every competition, Caitlyn wants to perform at elite levels. Her goal isn’t necessarily an Olympic gold medal, however. It’s a college scholarship and, someday, a job coaching more young gymnasts. “Because I love little kids. They can be very annoying sometimes, but it’s adorable,” Caitlyn said. Succeeding at that level will take years of practice, day in and day out. But if you ask Caitlyn, coming to practice is the best part. “Every day when I come to the gym, I want to work hard and never give up,” Caitlyn said.

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Family wins sweepstakes out of 3 million entries By MEGAN MILLER As if being one in a million wasn’t hard enough, one Trussville family is now one in 3 million. Trussville resident Todd Villari was recently awarded a $50,000 cash prize after entering the HGTV “Love Your Home” sweepstakes. The sweepstakes was sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, and was based off of the popular television program “Love It or List It.” The Villari family has lived in Trussville 13 years, and Villari said he hopes to call Trussville home for many years to come. “We enjoy where we live, and we have great friends and neighbors,” Villari said. “We are very happy to be a part of this community, and we hope that this community will continue to grow and thrive.” Villari, husband and father of four, was selected from 3.3 million total entries. Villari entered after he saw the sweepstakes advertised on HGTV, a channel he watches frequently. “When I get bored sometimes, I just enter sweepstakes,” he said. “My wife used to give me a hard time about it, and now she doesn’t.”

Villari said there was no stipulation on how the money is spent; however, the family plans to spend a portion of the money on home improvement. “They notified me by phone that I won. My initial reaction was, ‘No way. This must be a joke,’” he said. “I told [my wife]. She didn’t believe it, either.” The Villaris have a roster of home improvement projects they would like to complete, a list that began long before entering and winning the contest. “I think it will enable us to do the things that we’ve been wanting to do to better our family and to make some upgrades that will enhance our house,” Villari said. The family is part of Faith Community Fellowship in Trussville, which is where the first portion of their winnings went. “The first check we’ve written was a 10-percent donation to our church as a tithe,” Villari said. Villari partially credits HGTV for inspiring him to enter the sweepstakes, as well as giving his wife ideas for new home-improvement projects. “They’ve just brought a new dynamic to American homes, besides the everyday content that most people get bored with,”

The Villari family plans to use some of their winnings to do home improvements. Photo by Ron Burkett.

Villari said. He and his family also credit Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices for sponsoring the contest. Villari said he encourages others to go and enter sweepstakes, despite the low

probability of winning. “You cannot win unless you enter,” Villari said. “Most people think that online sweepstakes are just to get people’s email addresses, but somebody has to win.”

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School House Cahaba Elementary hosts ribbon-cutting

Chad Summers and Patrick Campbell are the new Voices of the Huskies. Photo courtesy of Trussville City Schools.

New Husky announcers introduced Cahaba Elementary School ofﬁcially opened on Aug. 18. Photo courtesy of Trussville City Schools.

The Trussville Board of Education ofﬁcially opened the doors to Cahaba Elementary School on Aug. 18. The event included remarks from Superintendent Pattie Neill, Assistant Superintendent Beth Bruno and students

Sara Marie Buttram and Kylan Milton. Other speakers at the event included current Board President Sid McNeal, Past President Bill Roberts, Historical Society members Donnette Plant and Jane Alexander and Cahaba Project

guests Bob Davis, Toody Glenn and Laura and Arnold Reichart. Tours of the school and historical museum followed the ribbon cutting. – Submitted by Trussville City Schools.

At the recent Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Rod Bramblett, the Voice of the Auburn Tigers, was the guest speaker. Superintendent Pattie Neill took this time to introduce Chad Summers and Patrick Campbell, the new Voices of the Huskies. The majority of the time, Chad Summers will be the PA announcer for the HTHS Husky teams while Patrick Campbell will concentrate on the HTMS Huskies this season. – Submitted by Trussville City Schools.

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Gardendale, Minor loom for Cougars in October By KYLE PARMLEY The Clay-Chalkville High School football team had its streak of 26 consecutive regular season wins snapped, as the Cougars lost to Pinson Valley for the first time in school history on Sept. 9. Before that loss, the Cougars’ last regular season loss came on Oct. 11, 2013, at Gadsden City. The Cougars hope to not suffer any other setbacks in the regular season in the month of October, as Clay-Chalkville plays three games to finish out the season. On Sept. 30, the Cougars travel to Gardendale to face a Rockets team that has established itself as a perennial contender in Class 6A, Region 6 opposite Clay-Chalkville. The last time the Cougars visited Driver Stadium, in 2014, Gardendale trailed by just six points at halftime before the Cougars pulled away in the second half. In four previous meetings, the Rockets have never beaten the Cougars. Clay-Chalkville plays its last home game of the season the following week on Friday, Oct. 7, against Carver-Birmingham. The two teams are region foes for the first time in 11 years, and the Cougars made quick work of Carver in 2004 and 2005, winning both games by a combined score of 69-12. The Cougars’ final region game, on Friday, Oct. 14, could be

The Cougars round out Region 6 play in October. Photo courtesy of James Nicholas.

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one to decide the winner of Region 6. Behind the explosiveness of do-it-all athlete Jaylond Adams, the Tigers have the ability to beat any team on their schedule. The two teams met twice last year, with the Cougars winning both comfortably atop the wheels of their efficient offense. The regular season concludes for Clay-Chalkville on Friday, Oct. 21, in a game against Park Crossing at the Cramton Bowl. The two teams have never met on the football field, as Park Crossing is fielding a team for just the third year. Clay-Chalkville opted to take its open week on the final week of regular season play in hopes of having an extra week to prepare for a potential playoff opponent.

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Huskies conclude regular season with Huntsville-area teams HewittTrussville hopes to bookend its strong start to the season with a solid month of October. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Lartigue.

By KYLE PARMLEY The Hewitt-Trussville football team started the season by putting itself in a good position to make some noise in Class 7A, Region 4, knocking off Gadsden City and Grissom. In order for the Huskies to capitalize on that start, they will need to bookend the region slate with solid performances in the month of October, as three big games sit on the docket in the ﬁnal few weeks of the regular season. On Friday, Oct. 7, the Huskies will make the trek north to play at Sparkman. The two teams have never played, but with Huffman’s jump to Class 7A, Hewitt-Trussville was forced to Region 4, which consists of primarily north Alabama teams. The following Friday, Oct. 14, one of those northern teams will visit Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. In three previous meetings spread out over the last 70 years, Huntsville has handled the Huskies each time. In 1947, the score was 53-0; in 1966, 41-0; in a third-round playoff game in 2008, 28-7. Hewitt-Trussville will also have the chance to exact some revenge against its

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final regular season opponent, as James Clemens makes the trip to Trussville. James Clemens has risen fast after fielding its first team in 2012. The Jets notched the first playoff win in school history last fall against the Huskies, in a 22-0 win at Madison City Stadium. James Clemens scored on a safety, an 80-yard punt return and a defensive

fumble recovery in the ﬁrst half. The Jets added one more touchdown in the second half, but the Huskies were unable to gain any ground on a wet playing surface and were dealt an early playoff exit. The Huskies have the ﬁnal week of regular season play off, in hopes that it allows them an extra week to prepare for a potential playoff opponent.

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Pinson Valley region schedule ends in October By KYLE PARMLEY The Pinson Valley High School football team already experienced extreme highs and dramatic lows in the first month of the season. A win against McAdory to begin the season was hopefully a sign of a strong season to come, as a talented McAdory roster is headlined by Auburn commit Malcolm Askew. But the next two weeks did not go well, and the Indians lost to Ramsay and Minor in two games that were not particularly close. However, they rallied, and Pinson Valley’s defense stood tall and hung on long enough to allow the offense to beat top-ranked Clay-Chalkville in double overtime. The win was the first time the Indians had ever beaten the Cougars, after 10 straight losses. Pinson Valley will look to have more of the high moments in October, as the Indians play four games to conclude the regular season, including three Class 6A, Region 6 contests. On Friday, Oct. 7, the Indians host Center Point, an opponent they have had much more success against in recent years. The two teams played for the first time in 1979, when Center Point was known as Erwin High School, with Pinson Valley losing the first 12 and 16 of the first 17 games between the two. But since 1998, the Indians have won 12 of the 14 matchups, including back-to-back shutouts in 2014 and 2015 — 31-0 and 34-0, respectively. The following week, Oct. 14, the Indians play at Gardendale in a game that is likely to have a significant impact on playoff seeding for both sides. The Rockets have beaten the Indians

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Pinson Valley will look to have success in October, as the Indians play four games to conclude the regular season. Photo courtesy of Danny Joiner.

the last two years and have dominated the overall series, 18-5. On Oct. 21, Pinson Valley concludes its region schedule at home against Carver-Birmingham. The two teams last played in 1991, and the Indians have won both games in the series. The Indians ﬁnish the regular season on Oct. 28, with a home game against Pleasant Grove. The teams last faced off in the playoffs in 2012, with the Indians taking a 27-17 victory.

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Moore turning heads at Cincinnati By KYLE PARMLEY Hayden Moore was thrust into action last fall. As a redshirt freshman in 2015, the former Clay-Chalkville High School star quarterback found himself on the ﬁeld for just the third time in his young career at the University of Cincinnati. He received limited action in a season-opening win over Alabama A&M, a low-pressure situation after the game was well in hand. In the third game of the year, he relieved an injured Gunner Kiel. The Bearcats did just enough to hang on against Miami (Ohio). Kiel was hurt again the following week against Memphis, but Moore was ready this time. All he did was come in and pass for a school-record 557 yards and four touchdowns. “Well, that was a really good game,” Moore said. “I was just hitting my throws and receivers were making crazy plays. The offense really battled.” The Bearcats failed to ﬁnish off the win, but the Thursday night, nationally televised game, alerted the nation to the product of northeast Jefferson County. Moore played in nine games last fall, throwing nine touchdowns and averaging 209 yards

per game. His season combined with a summer’s worth of work allowed him to pull off an upset of sorts in fall camp, as he was named Cincinnati’s starting quarterback to begin the 2016 season. Moore said, “A week after camp ended, we were back on campus and coach (Zac) Taylor called me in his office and said, ‘Hey, you’re the starter. Congrats,’ and he told me what was expected.” He received the same message from head coach Tommy Tuberville the following day, a man everyone in Alabama knows from his days coaching at Auburn University. “It’s kind of surreal,” Moore said of playing for Tuberville. “But I knew he was just a normal coach. It’s exactly what I expected.” Moore is now set on leaving no doubt that his coaches made the right choice to name him the starter. Through the first two games of the season, Moore threw for five touchdowns and ran for two more, as the Bearcats started out 2-0. “I really look forward to proving to my teammates that I’m their guy and that they can put their trust in me,” he said. “I want my receivers to trust me as well.” Moore said he still communicates with ClayChalkville coaches Jerry Hood and Stuart Floyd, and still relies on them as a sounding board.

Hayden Moore was named the starting quarterback at the University of Cincinnati to begin the 2016 season. Photo courtesy of University of Cincinnati.

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Torrey Hendrix adjusting to post-injury receiver role By DAVID KNOX and KYLE PARMLEY

Coaches are impressed with Hendrix’s vast knowledge of the playbook, something that has made the transition easier. Photo courtesy of Danny Joiner.

The long and the short of it for the Pinson Valley offense? The long is 6-foot-3, 185-pound Liallen Dailey, just a junior but already a three-star recruit who holds a couple of Division I offers. He’s not quite in the category of ClayChalkville’s Nico Collins or Hewitt-Trussville’s Noah Igbinoghene, not yet anyway, but when college recruiters hit the eastern suburbs looking for wide receivers, they’ve got three stops to make. The short of it? That’s 5-7, 170-pound Torrey Hendrix. As important as Dailey will be for the Indians, Hendrix could be the critical piece to the puzzle. The scatback, who runs a 4.51-second 40, started his junior year off blazing. He made one of the spectacular plays of the 2015 season in the opening win against Hartselle, seemingly going down but keeping himself off the turf on the body of another player, springing up and sprinting into the end zone. Think Mike Dyer from Auburn’s 2010 national championship game against Oregon. The Indians charged out to a 3-0 record with Hendrix rolling up yards both running and catching the ball out of the backﬁeld

before running into juggernauts Gardendale and Clay-Chalkville. In the game against the Cougars, Hendrix was injured. “He really wasn’t 100 percent for the rest of the year,” coach Matt Glover said. He’s healthy now, but Hendrix needs to stay that way if the Indians are going to break through against a very tough schedule. The emergence of Khymel Chaverst at running back last season and the promise of freshman Jay Sharp meant Glover and offensive coordinator Jon Clements could devise a hybrid role for their open-field weapon. “Torrey can play running back, if we need him, but right now we’ve got him at receiver,” Glover said. Hendrix brings many special qualities to the team besides athletic ability. One of those is his football smarts. Glover recalled a cool moment earlier this year. “Coach Clements was talking about the other day that during spring they were in there doing some film work, and he said he was just messing around one day, and he got up and called out a play. Torrey stood up and knew what everybody on the field was supposed to be doing — from X to Z, center, guard, tackle everybody. Probably knows our offense better than I do. A smart kid, and a good kid. No character issues. He’s learning how to be a leader. If we had a bunch of Torrey Hendrixes,

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Torrey Hendrix was injured much of the 2015 season but is now healthy and playing a new position in 2016. Photo courtesy of Danny Joiner.

There’s not a lot of big-school interest in Hendrix now. He holds an offer from Kentucky Christian University, an NAIA school in Grayson, Kentucky, near the West Virginia border that plays in the Mid-South Conference. Troy, Mercer, Florida Tech and West Florida have shown some interest. Like his coach, Hendrix feels his strengths are his playmaking ability in the open ﬁeld and his versatility. “I still need work on my route-running and my hands

because of moving to the slot. I’m still going to be at running back every now and then. I’ve got to be more consistent at catching the ball. I’ve got to get in better shape, too,” he said with a laugh. “Running all those deep routes and all that, so I got to get in better shape.” Playing receiver at his stature does have a signiﬁcant advantage, though. “I’m out in space, so I’m not dealing with the D-line as much as I used to,” he said.

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my job would be a lot easier.” Hendrix said that in-depth knowledge of the playbook has made the transition out wide easier to handle. “It made the switch easier because I know where everybody’s supposed to go,” he said. Glover’s job is going to be a lot easier if he keeps him healthy, too. He would like to ﬁnd a way to get him 20-25 touches a game. It’ll be easier to do that if he’s catching the ball in space and not just pounding the rock. Glover said he’s still probably the Indians’ best running back and one of the best receivers. “He’s athletic and has really good feet to go with those footballs smarts. He’s a burst guy — when he stops and starts, when he starts back he’s just as fast. Can get up to speed really quick. He’s shifty and he’s strong,” he said. That does not come without an adjustment period, however. Hendrix has had to learn how to make his impact felt on the game in a different way, since the ball is not in his hands quite as often. “It’s hard,” Hendrix said. “When I’m a running back, I’m used to getting the ball a lot more than what I have been. But it’s for the betterment of the team, so I’m willing to do it.” Another plus as Hendrix makes a transition to running passing routes from the slot, or wherever he lines up, comes from a coaching addition. “Lee Guess came on this year, so we have two receiver coaches now [along with Nick Andrews]. They’ve done a really good job on the technique of how to run routes. So, Torrey’s gotten really good at learning how to set up defenders. It’s helped all our receivers, learning the little nuances of running routes. You can be the fastest guy in the world, but if you don’t run good routes, you’re not going to get open,” Glover said.

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Opinion The month of October is not for pluviophiles The month of October is not for pluviophiles (people who love rainy days), because it’s one of the driest months in the South. But it’s probably the favorite month of the “philes” that love sunsets because without rainclouds obscuring the evening skies, the sun shows out. October tantalizes all the senses. Driving home one evening earlier this week, a neighbor was burning autumn leaves. I’m not a fan of most kinds of smoke, but the aroma of burning leaves on the evening breeze is blissful. A family cookout is on the calendar for my great nephew Stone’s birthday in a few weeks. We’re doing a chili cook-off in the evening and we’ll eat outside while enjoying the warmth of the ﬁre pit. Most years, our apple tree is loaded with fruit that’s at its peak in October. Last year we had a hayride and stopped the wagon beneath the branches of the apple tree so that the kids could stand up and pluck softball-sized apples from low-hanging

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By Rick Watson limbs. If you’ve never experienced the sweet juice of a freshly picked apple, you haven’t lived fully. Our tree decided to take this year off so there’s not a single apple that made it through spring and summer. October is not all fun and games, though, because that’s when the ﬂu bug seems to take

root. So as a rule, I get a ﬂu shot each October. This year was no different, but when I ran by the local pharmacy yesterday for the shot, the clerk got a snippy little message on his screen that said - “Not Approved.” I was a little perplexed because I’d gotten the shot there last year. They said no problem, they’d file it another way. It’s easy to grow impatient waiting for the rusty gears of the system to turn, but I sat to the side and waited. Some of the techniques picked up in my recent online meditation course came in handy. Instead of getting all stompy-footy (is that a word?) and huff up a lung, I sat there and breathed. I knew my daily walk would be delayed and that daylight was waning, but worse things could be happening to me. That lesson became clear a few moments later. An elderly lady who looked gravely ill took a seat nearby while one of her grandkids (I’m guessing) stood at the counter and handled the transaction. She was shadow thin with dark circles under her eyes. It’s hard

to know her story, but I feel sure the last few months have not been kind to her. She sat there uncomplaining as her gears began slowly turning. The clerks behind the counter were scurrying about trying to work out the kinks in my issue, but rather than have them frazzled and have the lady beside me wait a second longer than necessary, I told them I’d call the insurance company later and work out the problem. As I turned to walk toward my truck I smiled at my chair-buddy and said a silent prayer for her. Once home, I grabbed my spider stick and headed out for a short walk. At one point down close to the barn, the sun in a last-ditch effort, threw spears of light through the undergrowth and in those few moments, created a sumac sunset. I thought to myself – only in October. Rick Watson is a columnist and author. His latest book “Life Changes” is available on Amazon.com. You can contact him via email at rick@homefolkmedia.com.

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EZ ROOF

Nominate a deserving family for a free roof You have come to know EZ Roof as your neighborhood roofing company, your friend in the roofing industry, who is going to treat you like family and act with integrity. We pride ourselves on our reputation, and our local roots. As a family-owned business with deep community ties, we know just how important it is to support our friends and neighbors. And we know that by helping those that need a hand, we will only make our community stronger. While we’ve been doing that on a small scale, we want to do something bigger. If there is one thing we’ve learned over the years, it is that everyone needs a roof, but not everyone can afford the unexpected expense it brings. We want to fix that, one roof at a time. We are launching a new tradition at EZ Roof: The EZ Roof Giveaway, in which we will donate a free roof replacement to a

deserving family in our community. It is with great passion that we begin this new endeavor, and we could not have done it without your support! We invite you to nominate a family in need (or even yourself) for this unique opportunity. Visit our website, ez-roofer.com, and submit your nomination — including name, a brief explanation of why you think your nomination deserves a new roof, and a photo of the roof if available. You may also mail in nominations to our ofﬁce at 2677-B Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35244. Please make sure we have any necessary information to contact you or your nomination. The submission deadline is Dec. 1, 2016, and the winner will be selected Dec. 5. EZ Roof staff will select the winner in-house, but reserves the right to use social media such as Facebook as a means

of narrowing down ﬁnal selections or for choosing a winner from in-house selections. For ofﬁcial rules, visit ez-roofer.com.

For more information about our services, call 205-968-1034 or visit our website ez-roofer.com.

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ERS CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS

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RS Construction Products is proud to celebrate in 2016 15 years in the construction supply business. ERS started in 2001 as an equipment rental business and slowly evolved into a specialty product distributor for many of the top brands offered in the U.S. We take pride in offering the widest variety of top-quality products with a service level that you can count on 24/7. We strive to be your construction partner from start to ﬁnish. There is no secret to our success — it’s our people. Every person and every position cares about giving our customers the very best service, the very best products, at the fairest price. Our staff is your staff, from helping you identify the right product for your application to making sure you get it when you need it — which is usually yesterday! Our headquarters is based in Alabama and features a state-of-the-art 30,000-square-foot warehouse, showroom and training center for one goal: “To be a true partner for our client.” To us, that means providing you with quality products, on time, and at a competitive price. We currently have locations and staff in Birmingham,

Nashville and Orlando, along with daily shipments to clients throughout the United States. ERS is committed to be with you around the clock to help make your job easier. That is what a true partner does every single day. ERS currently services customers in approximately 15 states with plans to expand. Give us a try. We will make it worth your call. Main supply segments offered include: ► Safety and fall protection ► Waterprooﬁng ► Fire stop ► Caulks and sealants ► Concrete and masonry accessories ► Infection and dust control ► General tools and equipment ► ORCA Products Other services include: ► Equipment repair and maintenance center ► Mobile equipment repair ► Paint shop for equipment and containers ► RV, boat and trailer storage facilities ► Container and lot storage for small businesses ► Property and inventory liquidation/auction services

► We also buy and sell used trucks, equipment and tools ERS Construction Products is a distributor of these and many other brands, seen above. For more information, stop by 5021 Cardinal St., Trussville, call 661-5800 or visit ersstore.com.

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URBAN HOME MARKET

Urban Home Market: Where style, design, passion collide

he Birmingham retailer is well known for the vibrant, 17,000 square foot emporium of a fresh mix of goods from home furnishings, lighting, architectural pieces, gifts and home design services. At Urban Home Market we not only know our customers, we embody them. Every season, the space is ﬁlled with the latest assortment of unique design products intended to make UHM more than just a furniture store — it is a lifestyle store. Our merchandise is always changing and we sell items right off the ﬂoor if desired. We want to immerse our customers in a complete experience appealing to all of the senses. Our aesthetic is authentic and approachable. While Urban Home Market is often mistaken as an upscale retail chain, we are a family-owned business that was spun out of a home and family grown passion. Therefore, we offer personalized service

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and products that big corporations and big box retailers cannot. There is no national sales plan provided by a corporate ofﬁce in another state; it is simply Kathy McMahon and her vision. Being local allows us to focus on the “family community” and serve each customer as a friend and neighbor. These friendships tie creativity and design with authenticity because of our knowledge of our customers. “Our customers are our friends, and what we do is never, ever about selling to them,” McMahon said. Urban Home Market’s core philosophy is guided by style, design and the passion

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to inspire imagination throughout our store. We have a dynamic, energetic team of designers and visual merchandisers that are responsible for every aspect of the store’s look and feel. “Storytelling” is a key focus for our showroom. Each vignette serves as a series of different inspirations created to be inviting and stimulating. Our merchandising does not highlight product so much as set a mood and create a starting point to direct the customer on their own path. Every season, our team of buyers travel across the country to attend major national furniture and accessory markets to ﬁnd

the latest product and design trends. This combined with our interests and the needs of our local customers determines our inventory. Our merchandising mix is very dynamic, layered and dense. We have many humble, recycled and natural materials. Many of the store’s most striking visual effects have been crafted out of mundane materials. This adds a rich layer of artistry and visual wit to the store experience. This fall, we combine classic elegance with a sense of easy going urban sophistication through the use of soft and mixed textures and warmer tones to give an earthier feel. To learn more about the coming trends for 2017 please be sure to connect to our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Our social media shows how to take trends and make them unique through our product shots and style tips for customers on the go. For more information, call 205-9804663 or visit urbanhomemarket.com.

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BEDZZZ EXPRESS

Improve your sleep quality

ecause you’ll spend approximately one third of your life in your bed, insuring it’s comfortable should be a top priority at purchase. And you may be debating right now as to whether you need a new mattress, going through the struggle of, “Oh, it’s still okay,” and, “I’ll just ﬂip it again.” But if it’s often a topic of discussion in your home, chances are you know you need an upgrade. It’s an investment worth making because better sleep can positively impact you in many ways. With more than 20 years in the industry and loyal to our slogan, “Where Dreams Begin,” Bedzzz Express strives to successfully assist our customers in making the ideal mattress selection from the many brands and types we offer. Each team member is experienced and knowledgeable about identifying sleep habits and guiding families and individuals through selecting the perfect mattress for their lifestyle. Here are some things to consider when choosing the right mattress for you.

WHEN?

All mattresses should be replaced every 7-10 years. Other signs you need to replace your mattress are: ► Visible sagging, indentions or lumps ► Squeaking upon movement ► Waking up with aches and pains ► You and your partner roll in toward the middle throughout the night

WHAT SIZE?

When shopping for a mattress, make sure to measure the area it’s going to go. Also take into consideration the size and number of people who will be needing the bed. Mattresses should be longer than the tallest person using it and wide enough to allow you to fold your arms behind your head without going off the mattress or touching your partner. The Bedzzz Express Mattress Size Guide will help determine which mattress is best for your speciﬁc needs.

WHAT COMFORT TYPE?

Our mattresses come in a variety of comfort types to ﬁt any preference. While some types are known to be better for back pain and sleeping positions, it ultimately comes down to your preference. Make sure to try out many different mattresses for 10-15 minutes before

making a purchase.

WHAT LEVEL OF QUALITY?

One of the biggest factors affecting your sleep experience is the quality of your mattress. Higher quality mattresses last longer and will provide better overnight support for your back and neck.

We only offer quality top brands that offer great products. Buying a mattress is not only a necessary purchase but also an investment in your mental and physical health.

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At Bedzzz Express, we only offer quality

mattresses from top brands. Our sleep experts are knowledgeable in our inventory and the different products available from different companies. We currently sell products by: ► I Comfort ► Tempur-pedic ► Beautyrest ► Serta ► Sealy ► Stearns & Foster ► King Koil Founded in Birmingham in 1995, Bedzzz Express now has 46 stores in four states and takes great pride in a top-brand inventory of best mattresses at the best prices. All premium mattresses come with a Triple Z Guarantee that includes a 90 day Simple Zzz’s guarantee, giving you the assurance that you will sleep soundly for 90 days or simply return it for a full store credit. Plus, the 90-day Lowest Price Promise means you got the very best price--if you ﬁnd your mattress cheaper within 90 days of purchase we will simply refund 115% of the difference. For more information, visit any Bedzzz Express location or bedzzzexpress.com.

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PHOENIX BUILDERS GROUP, LLC

Experience, expertise our backbone Stephen Boehme, owner of Phoenix Builders Group LLC, has over 20 years of residential homebuilding experience. “It’s all I’ve ever done,” he said. In 2015, after working for other people for so many years, Boehme decided to become his own boss. Boehme, an Alabama licensed home builder, founded Phoenix Builders on June 1, 2015. “After numerous years of working for other people, I ﬁnally decided it was my turn to reap the rewards,” Boehme said. “The time was now to make it happen.” Phoenix Builders is a home renovation and construction company that specializes in additions, renovations and construction of new or existing residential properties. Boehme is most proud of the company’s experience and knowledge. “There’s nothing we haven’t seen — nothing is a surprise,” he said. “We have clear expectations and great communication.” From the beginning of working with customers, Boehme likes to be precise and set the tone from the start of the working relationship. “We make it very clear, black and

white,” he said. “We set expectations on the front end. With our experience, it’s very speciﬁc what we are going to do.” Boehme often sees homeowners get too many bids. It can be the biggest mistake that he sees homeowners make. “It clouds everybody’s judgment and

doesn’t give a fair representation of any of the numbers,” he said. He said while homeowners are encouraged to price the process out, three bids should be the maximum. “Six to eight bids is not efﬁcient for you or your builder,” Boehme said.

He suggests having an initial meeting and proceeding from there. He also said homeowners should take into account the type of builder they want to enter into a working relationship with, and to remember how much togetherness is required in the process. “Who can you spend the next three to six months side by side with?” Boehme said. “We are in their house — they wake up with us in their house, they sometimes cook dinner with us in their house. You have to be comfortable [with your builder], and they have to be personable and trustworthy.” Both of which the team at Phoenix Builders is. Boehme loves the customer interaction he has and that his work brings him a different challenge every day. “No two houses are the same, and no two challenges are the same on any house,” he said. “I enjoy creating a livable space for a family and seeing the ﬁnished product.” For more information, call 205-966-0543, email stephen@phoenixgroups.net or visit phoenixgroups.net.

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ARGO POWER EQUIPMENT

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PLUMB ONE

Here for tailgating, outdoor needs

Local business serves all of metro

Ready for football season? Thanksgiving? Christmas? Anthony Dickey at Argo Power Equipment says they’re there to help you be prepared for your fall festivities. “We’ve got everything you need to get you ready for football season and tailgating, like Big Green Eggs for grilling and ORCA Coolers — all the things you need,” he said. And if you’re having those events at home, Argo Power Equipment can help you get your house, yard or business ready, too. “We have all the commercial and residential outdoor power equipment you need for leaf cleanup, mowing and pressure washing,” Dickey said. Argo Power Equipment sells Cub Cadet, STIHL and Exmark equipment, among many other well-known brands. “We want to sell you something that’s going to last and stand the test of time, something you can’t get at the big stores,” he said. “We also do parts and service for most any

Plumb One started in the backyard of Robin and Barry Isbell’s Trussville home in 1997. After working in plumbing for about eight years since he graduated high school, Barry Isbell’s boss at the time suggested he open his own business. The next week, Barry Isbell did just that with a van and $1,000. His wife, Robin, kept the books, although “there weren’t many books to keep back then,” she said. Gradually, Barry and Robin grew their business. Now, the family-owned company offers many plumbing services, including residential repair, 24/7 emergency service, new construction for both residential and commercial plumbing and sewer repair, maintenance and installation. Plumb One strives to offer the highest quality craftsmanship and service possible, always keeping up with the latest techniques and equipment, the Isbells said. “I feel like we have fair prices,” Robin said. “We’re honest, trustworthy; we do

brand of lawnmower,” Dickey said, noting that their techs have years of experience in service and repair. Argo Power Equipment also offers factory maintenance interval checks, warranty repairs and ﬁnancing. The family-owned business, which has served the Argo, Trussville and Springville areas for almost 20 years, is located at 750 U.S. 11, #1 in Argo. For more information, call 205-467-3300 or visit argopoweronline.com.

what we say we’ll do, and we aim for 100 percent satisfaction, whether it’s a big company or small homeowner.” Its services extend to water heaters, faucets, ﬁxture replacements, disposals, water softeners, pumps, toilet repairs and water leak investigations and repairs. Robin and Barry still live in Trussville and serve the Birmingham community, both through their business services and involvement in their church, youth activities and charities. For more information, call 640-2848, email plumbone260@plumbone.com or go to plumbone.com.

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KEYSTONE CONSULTING & DESIGN

Where love of gardening runs deep

Creating functional, aesthetic homes

Every Saturday morning from 8-9 a.m., owner Mike Pender, Chris Keith, and/or Chris Joyner answer horticultural questions from Birmingham residents calling into their live radio show on WERC 105.5. The owner of Classic Gardens draws on vast knowledge and years of experience. “I was born gardening,” Pender said. “Other kids would be playing baseball and football, and I would be planting ﬂowers.” In 1990, he and his wife, Ann, started Classic Gardens & Landscape Inc. in Birmingham. As the garden center grew, they added landscaping and fertilization/weed control of lawns. Ann was pregnant with their fourth child and Mike was working full time when he decided to go back to school. For two years, he took night classes at Jefferson State Community College and received his horticulture degree, an investment that seems to have paid off.

Keystone Consulting & Design, LLC is a residential design ﬁrm with more than 16 years of experience. We offer high-quality design solutions without the high costs. We use our knowledge, understanding and background in both design and construction to create a home that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing for our client, while keeping in mind the structural requirements for a smooth building process. Starting out in 2009, Keystone helps those who are looking to remodel their home, add an addition or design their dream home. Their architectural drafting services also include customization, permit drawings, interior design and structural engineering and project estimating. The design process begins with a client phone interview, followed by a site visit. We

“People are always impressed with the depth of our knowledge,” he said. Classic Gardens’ many gardening products and services include landscaping, irrigation, hardscaping and fertilization/weed control of lawns and a garden center. “There’s a saying that goes, ‘Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life,’” Mike said. “I got into this business because it’s what I love to do.” Classic Gardens is located at 1855 Carson Road. For more information, call 205-854-4005 or visit classicgardens.com.

feel that it is important to see the site with the client in the beginning phase of the project so that we can understand the client’s vision for their project. This also helps us understand any challenges that project may present so that the client isn’t caught off guard during the design or the construction process. We stay with our clients from the start of their project until the end of their project. If a homeowner is thinking about an addition or remodel for this spring, now is the time to start planning for it. Also, if someone is looking at buying a home and wanting to do some remodeling, we can come in and look at the home and give them options. For more information or a quote for a project, please call 205-436-6367 or email robby@kscdm.com.

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KRIS N CO PLUMBING AND GAS

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Ready to bring the heat this fall

Our best product is our service

The team at Kris n Co Plumbing and Gas in Trussville wants to help you get ready for colder weather this fall. “The biggest thing that happens in the fall is people are getting ready for colder weather,” said Kris Copeland, owner of Kris n Co Plumbing and Gas. “We can go out to the customer’s house and help them take preventative measures as far as pipes freezing and busting.” Although pipes freezing and busting is a common problem in the fall and winter, it is not the only thing Kris n Co does to prepare for the colder seasons. “Another thing we do is get gas logs operable,” Copeland said. “A lot of times people put their pilot light out for the summer so it doesn’t just sit there and burn. We can come out and help with that and make sure your logs are good to go.” In addition to their fall services, Kris n Co offers a number of services year-round with quick and reliable service they take pride in. “We do everything,” Copeland said. “We do new construction, we do huge remodels, we do small remodels, we do service work, and we do maintenance for

Whether they’re serving professional contractors or firsttime do-it-yourselfers, the staff at Chalkville Ace Hardware makes service and knowledge their top priority. “I would say our best product is our service,” store manager Scott Robinson said. The Betts family has owned the Chalkville location for more than 20 years. The store sells supplies and tools for home improvement and repair, including Echo outdoor power equipment, lawn and garden products and Benjamin Moore paint. Robinson said the Chalkville Ace store is unique to the area in carrying this brand of paint. Being an Ace employee means not only selling products, but also giving advice on the variety of projects their customers bring through the door. Robinson said one of his favorite parts of the job is helping a

commercial properties.” Kris n Co is a business that wants to be able to give quick attention to clients’ needs with high-quality work. “When someone calls and says they have had plumbing or gas problems for a while but now they want it ﬁxed as soon as possible, we can get to them as quick as we can get there,” Copeland said. “We are very quick to respond to a service call.” For more information, call 205-281-2134 or visit their Facebook page, facebook.com/ krisncoplumbing.

customer see a home improvement project through to the end. “We try to have a knowledgeable staff,” Robinson said. “Our goal is not only to have what the customer needs when they need it, but to hopefully provide some helpful insight along the way.” Chalkville Ace Hardware is located at 5715 Chalkville Road and is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 205-853-1066 or visit bettsace.com.

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Calendar Trussville Events Sept. 30-Oct. 9: “Snow White: The Queen’s Fair Daughter.” Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. ACTA Theatre. Don’t miss this family-friendly stage adaptation of the beloved classic, brought to life by a cast of 35 children and adults from Trussville and the surrounding community. Full of sword ﬁghting, magic spells, an evil queen, a banished princess and seven little men who are big on personality! To make reservations call the box ofﬁce at 655-3902. Oct. 4: 9th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Pine Tree Country Club. $150 per player or $500 for a team of four. Contact bobbie.roper@trussvillechamber.com for more information. Oct. 4: City Council. 6 p.m. City Hall.

Oct. 10: Lego League. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Trussville Library. 5K to 5th grade.

5:30 p.m. Trussville Library. Open to 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls.

Oct. 5: Petting Zoo and Pumpkin Decorating. 3-5 p.m. Trussville Library Children’s Department.

Oct. 10: Planning and Zoning Meeting. 6 p.m. City Hall.

Oct. 20: Zoning Adjustments Board. 7 p.m. City Hall.

Oct. 8: Lacrosse Day. 1-4 p.m. Faith Community Fellowship Fields. New and experienced players can learn about the sport with coaches from Birmingham-Southern and Berry College. Contact dmantkowiak@gmail.com.

Oct. 11: Chess Classes. 6 p.m. Trussville Library. Five to 18 years.

Oct. 24: American Girls Club. 6 p.m. Trussville Library. Open to 5k to 5th grade girls, registration required.

Oct. 10: Jeffrey Ledbetter Memorial Golf Tournament. Tee-off at 8:30 a.m. Highland Park Golf Course. The event honors Jeffrey Ledbetter, a Fire-Explorer with the Trussville Fire Explorer Post 2444. The profit is used to support the Trussville fire department youth programs. Individuals can enter for $100 or four-person teams for $400, with hole sponsorships available for $100. Visit trussvillefire.com or call 438-4136.

Trussville City Schools

Oct. 18: Dudes & Doughnuts Book Club. 4:305:30 p.m. Trussville Library. Open to 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade boys. Oct. 18: City Council. 6 p.m. City Hall. Oct. 20: Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Trussville Civic Center. $17 per person. Contact june.mathews@trussvillechamber.com for more information.

Oct. 25: Chess Classes. 6 p.m. Trussville Library. Five to 18 years. Oct. 29: Maple Leaf Run. Adult 5K begins at 8 a.m., Kids Run begins at 9 a.m. The Trussville Mall. Sponsored by the Trussville Chamber of Commerce. Oct. 31: Halloween.

Oct. 20: Chips & Chapters Book Club. 4:30-

Oct. 4 & 6: ACT Prep Class. 6-8 p.m. HTHS.

Oct. 10-11: Fall Break.

Oct. 6: College Night. 5:30-7 p.m. HTHS.

Oct. 11-12: Special Olympics Track and Field. 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday.

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Husky Field and Stadium. Oct. 14: 25th Annual St. Vincent’s Husky Challenge. 6 a.m.-2 p.m. HTHS. Oct. 16: Student Athlete Foundation meeting. 3-5 p.m. Husky Room at Stadium.

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Oct. 18 & 20: ACT Prep Class. 6-8 p.m. HTHS. Oct. 19: PSAT Testing. HTHS. Oct. 22: ACT Testing. HTHS.

High School Football CLAY-CHALKVILLE VARSITY FOOTBALL

Oct. 21: vs. James Clemens, 7 p.m. Hewitt-Trussville Stadium.

Oct. 7: vs. Carver-Birmingham, 7 p.m., Cougar Stadium. Clay-Chalkville High School.

PINSON VALLEY VARSITY FOOTBALL

Oct. 14: at Minor, 7 p.m. Minor High School.

Oct. 7: vs. Center Point, 7 p.m. Willie Adams Stadium. Pinson Valley High School.

Oct. 21: at Park Crossing, 7 p.m. Cramton Bowl, Montgomery. HEWITT-TRUSSVILLE VARSITY FOOTBALL Oct. 7: at Sparkman, 7 p.m. Sparkman High School. Oct. 14: vs. Huntsville, 7 p.m. Hewitt-Trussville Stadium.

Oct. 14: at Gardendale, 7 p.m. Driver Stadium. Gardendale High School. Oct. 21: vs. Carver-Birmingham, 7 p.m. Willie Adams Stadium. Pinson Valley High School. Oct. 28: vs. Pleasant Grove, 7 p.m. Willie Adams Stadium. Pinson Valley High School.

Area Events Oct. 1: Broadway Night at the Cabaret. RMTC Cabaret Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Some of Broadway’s best perform. Tickets start at $20. Visit redmountaintheatre.org. Oct. 1: “The Truth” About Breast Cancer Comedy Tour. 7 p.m. Featuring Carla “The Truth” Youngblood. Historic Carver Theater. $15. Visit keepyoulaughing.com. Oct. 1: 14th Annual Fiesta Birmingham. 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Linn Park. Presenting the best of Hispanic art, music, food and dance. $10. Visit ﬁestabirmingham.com. Oct. 1-2: Alabama Ballet at Home. Alabama Ballet Center for Dance. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $20. Visit alabamaballet.org. Oct. 2: Fry-Down. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Railroad Park. Fundraiser for the Cahaba River Society. $20 donation all you can eat catﬁsh. 12 and under, free. Visit frydown.com. Oct. 3: BAO Bingo. Birmingham AIDS Outreach. 7 p.m. $15 for 5 games. Visit birminghamaidsoutreach.org. Oct. 6: Tiempo Libre. 7 p.m. Alys Stephens Center. Free admission. Visit alysstephens.org. Oct. 6: Birmingham Art Crawl. 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Meet local artists and performers. Free. Visit birminghamartcrawl.com. Oct. 8-31: Boo at the Zoo. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Birmingham Zoo. Visit birminghamzoo.com for more information. Oct. 12: Amy Schumer Live. 8 p.m. Legacy Arena at the BJCC. $41 and $111 Visit amyschumer.com. Oct. 15: Susan G. Komen North Central Alabama Race for the Cure. 8 a.m. 5K/1 mile walk. Visit komencnalabama.org. Oct. 15: Barktoberfest. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Helena Amphitheater. Presented by Two by Two Rescue. Kid zone, pet adoptions, live music and more. Visit twobytworescue.com. Oct. 22: Walk With Compassion. 9 a.m. Railroad Park. Walk to end child poverty. Visit walkwithcompassion.com. Oct. 27-29: Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus Live! Forum Theatre, BJCC. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. Saturday. $52. Visit marsvenuslive.com. Oct. 29: 75th Annual Magic City Classic. Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M. 2:30 p.m. Visit magiccityclassic.com.

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