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By DAVID KNOX The Knight Eady Sports Group is barely a year old, but it’s way past the toddler stage. The sports marketing and managing firm has gone from crawling to walking to running in a hurry, becoming a big name in Birmingham and Alabama sports. The company, founded by Michael Eady of Hoover and David Knight of Homewood, won the rights in July to manage and market the two biggest high school events in the state — the Super 7 state football championship and the basketball State Finals, formerly known as the Final 48. The Alabama Sports Foundation through its Bruno Event Team had previously run the Alabama High School Athletic Association events. That contract expired in June. KESG’s agreement runs for three years. Knight and Eady met in college at the University of Alabama and became friends. Upon graduation, Knight went to work in the Southeastern Conference office, and Eady worked first for Martin Advertising and then with the Colonnade Group, a major player regionally and nationally in sports

Find out why Hoover High senior Kathryn Cather has been in demand by college volleyball programs across the country.

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Startup group co-founded by Hoover resident becoming big name in Alabama sports

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Stories from the past Bluff Park writer releases book on Hoover history By REBECCA WALDEN As soon as she held those first complimentary copies of her first book, Bluff Park, Heather Skaggs knew she’d gotten the writer’s bug. Already an accomplished curator of historical and community news (Skaggs is the talent behind the highly trafficked bluffparkal.org), she knew she wanted to pursue an additional title for Arcadia

Publishing. “The idea for this originated in 2012 when I ﬁrst began talking with Arcadia,” said Skaggs. “They were asking me to do a Bluff Park section of the overall project, but there was such rich history with that area that it ended up becoming its own title.” To date, Bluff Park has sold more

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Taste of Hoover Thursday, October 16, 5-8pm Aldridge Gardens 3530 Lorna Road $20 for members of Aldridge Gardens $30 for non-members Tickets: online at www.aldridgegardens.com or by phone - 682.8019

One of Skaggs’ favorite photo ﬁnds in her latest book for Arcadia Publishing was this early shot of William H. Hoover. Photo courtesy of Heather Skaggs.

Restaurants and chefs from around Hoover will have samples of their food available at the event; live music on the grounds. facebook.com/tasteofhoover More info: email Matthew Allen at matthew@starnespublishing.com

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Editor’s Note By Rebecca Walden extra 30 minutes of sleep “We are just so busy!” I’d lost the night before, as It’s an innocent enough I’d glance back at the clock statement, legitimately driven and think to myself, “Just by real obligations and comone more chapter.” mitments. But there is a point That refreshed mindwhen “so busy!” becomes a set continues to work its state of mind, and ultimately, magic. an excuse. Since that evening, I’ve A cousin phrase is one started carving out new I’m guilty of saying daily: “I pockets of time that before don’t have time.” didn’t seem to exist: You know it’s a tired line Walden }} I’ve returned to my when you get annoyed hearweekly couponing efforts, making ing yourself say it. each trip to Publix a competitive solo That led me to ponder: Do I really not game of “beat your last receipt.” have time like I had convinced myself, or had it turned into a self-fulfilling }} When Ella asks me to play Barbies, I do it, without thinking, “let’s hurry up prophecy? and get this over with.” I wasn’t sure. What I did know for certain was that I wasn’t fond of the crankier }} When Rett talks about his day, I actively listen, instead of halfway me bemoaning my lack of leisure. paying attention while my mind wanSo I picked up a book – chick lit at ders elsewhere. that – that had been sitting on my nightstand for months. And I started to read }} I’ve also found the time to fly through that 322-page book, leaving me vora– for fun. cious for another. The next morning, I woke up with a I’ve always been an avid reader. As spring in my step. I even thought about the characters as I a tween, my closet bookshelves were brushed my teeth. Not once did I miss the lined with copies of The Babysitter’s

Club and Sweet Valley Twins. In middle school and beyond, Dad and I would discuss a wide swath of authors, from O. Henry to Harper Lee. At least twice in our marriage, Rett has found me reading in tears, so moved was I from an author’s words. For the record, those titles were The Kite Runner, by Khaled Housseni, and Marley & Me by John Grogan. (If you’ve ever loved a dog, I dare you to read it dry-eyed). I’m so happy that I’ve fallen back in love with reading for fun, and for how it makes me feel. It’s a pleasure I’ll work hard to hold onto as we enter the home stretch of 2014, and all its chaotic bliss. Amid the costumes, the candy, the pumpkins and general fall festival-ing that will soon surround us, do what you can to avoid the trap of “I don’t have time.” Sometimes, all it takes to get you there is a good story. All hail the restorative powers of reading!

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City Mayor’s Minute By Gary Ivey

As you probably noticed celebration in honor of Vetin the month of September, erans Day every year with the City of Hoover was lit in activities planned throughteal for the entire month for out the week. Our celebration GYN/Ovarian Cancer Awarewill kick off at our opening ness. “A State of Teal” was reception held on Nov. 2 at designed to raise awareness 2 p.m. at the Hoover Library of gynecological cancers and Plaza. Please be sure and the impact of these cancers plan to join us on Sunday on Alabamians. Please take afternoon. Visit our website time to visit their website at at hooveralabama.gov for a AStateOfTeal.org for more complete list of our activities information. for Veterans week. In October, we have one We want to exceed your Gary Ivey expectations in every way of our most popular events of the year. It’s the Hoover Haywith all we do. Please contact ride and Family Night at Veterans Park and is our office if we can be of assistance to you. held on Friday, October 24 from 5-8 p.m. Bring your little ones in their Halloween costumes Sincerely, and they can trick or treat and enjoy a hayride in a safe environment. The entire event is open to the public and free. With Veterans Day just around the corner, we want to take this opportunity to thank all the men and women that serve or have served Gary Ivey in our military. The City holds a week long Mayor

Hoover breaks ground on state’s first freestanding emergency department

On Aug. 28, the city of Hoover broke ground on the UAB Medical West Freestanding Emergency Department across from the Grove Shopping Center on Alabama Highway 150. Photo by Katie Turpen.

By KATIE TURPEN For many residents of South Shades Crest Road and the surrounding areas, the closest emergency room is about 10 miles away. However, those families will be feeling safer by the spring of 2015. In August, the city of Hoover broke ground on the UAB Medical West Freestanding Emergency Department across from the Grove Shopping Center on Alabama Highway 150. Medical West is an affiliate of the UAB Health System and this project will be the first freestanding emergency department in the state of Alabama. “Last year, our fire department received 6,600 medical calls,” Hoover Executive Director Allen Pate said. “We are the only city in the state with a population over 60,000 that does not have a hospital. This area is surrounded

by schools. We never know what’s going to happen, so we are very glad this emergency facility is going to be here.” UAB Medical West CEO Keith Pennington previously defined the proposed medical facility as a level-3 trauma center, the same designation as other area ERs. As a level-3 center, it will have resources for emergency resuscitation and surgery but will be supported by a transfer agreement with a level 1 trauma center. The facility will also have the means to receive and send patients by helicopter. “We started this project in 2010 and we chose this site mainly because of its convenience to I-459,” Pennington said. “We are planning to be in it by the spring of 2015.” “I believe this area of Hoover is where the future lies,” said UAB Health System CEO Dr. William Ferniany. “We are very excited.”

Spirit Halloween is back Now that the summer season has started to simmer down, Spirit Halloween stores are popping back up to offer costumes, décor, ghosts and ghouls, and Hoover has two locations. The stores are located at 1553 Montgomery Highway and at 5543 Grove Blvd near The Grove. Spirit Halloween is the largest seasonal Halloween retailer in North America providing the season’s most popular costumes for adults and kids. Spirit offers interactive displays with animatronic frights, and decorations such as zombie

babies, animated jumping spiders and all sorts of horror film creatures that can create the perfect Halloween scene. “At Spirit Halloween it is our mission to get everyone excited for the Halloween season,” said Steven Silverstein, President and CEO, Spirit Halloween. “Each year we strive to offer the best costumes, décor and a frightening, fun experience for our customers no matter what their age.” For more information or a look into all that Spirit has to offer, visit spirithalloween.com or call 585-0692.

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Board of education presents rezoning proposal

Hoover moves forward with road projects

By JESSA PEASE

By JESSA PEASE AND KATIE TURPEN

Students who attend Trace Crossings Elementary School could soon be zoned for different residential areas. Superintendent Andy Craig and architect Tom Aho presented a new proposal for elementary school rezoning in Hoover City Schools at the board of education meeting Sept. 8 The proposal was formally presented to the public to allow for a feedback period before the board votes at a later date. The new plan affects fewer neighborhoods than original draft plan that was released. Lake Crest neighborhood and Bluff Park Elementary will not be rezoned as in the original proposal. This new proposal consists of eight rezones within Hoover City Schools:

Hugh Daniel Drive and Galleria Boulevard will soon be under construction now that they have been approved by the Hoover City Council on Sept. 15. Through an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation concerning the ATRIP Project, Hugh Daniel Drive will be resurfaced between its intersections with U.S. 280 and County Road 41. The council also approved a partial funding agreement with Jefferson County for the Galleria Boulevard Extension Project. Previously, Jefferson County was providing 20 percent of the cost with 80 percent coming from the federal funding. This partial funding agreement was intended to speed up the process of the project. This agreement would require the city to provide partial reimbursement to the county. These costs include that of right of way acquisition, utility relocation and construction. Currently, there is no estimated time for completion for the project, but someone working with the project gave a best guess at four years. Additionally, I-459 could be looking safer thanks to the installation of cable barriers near completion by ALDOT. After four fatalities on I-459 and I-65 in one week in June, signs were placed on the interstates to remind drivers to be careful, and the police were serious about preventing a repeat of the tragedies. On July 15. ALDOT committed to the City of Hoover to have cable barriers installed within 60 days in the median of I-459 between U.S. 31 and Acton Road. This project is nearing completion. “While this project may not have prevented those tragedies, the barrier being installed will add a much needed safeguard for the tens of thousands who travel that interstate stretch each day,” said Councilman John Lyda.

êêStudents in Lake Cyrus area would move from Deer Valley Elementary to Trace Crossings. êêStudents in the Ridge Crossings multi-dwelling units would move from Deer Valley Elementary to Trace Crossings. êêStudents in the Landmark at Magnolia Glen multi-dwelling units would move from Trace Crossings Elementary to Deer Valley. êêStudents in the Riverchase Landing multi-dwelling units would from Trace Crossings Elementary to South Shades Crest. êêStudents in the Crowne at Galleria Woods area multi-dwelling units would move from South Shades Crest Elementary to Trace Crossings.

Greystone Elementary is the only school in the U.S. 280 corridor that could be affected by the new rezoning proposal. Photo by Jessa Pease.

êêStudents from the future developments in the Grove area would move from Gwin Elementary to Trace Crossings. êêStudents in the Wood Gardens and Wildwood multi-dwelling units would move from Rocky Ridge Elementary to Riverchase. êêStudents in the Riverchase Parkway area multi-dwelling units between U.S. 31 and I-65 would move from Riverchase Elementary to Greystone. Those units are Riverchase Gardens, Royal Oaks, The Gables Condominiums, Summerchase of Riverchase, Colonial Grand at Riverchase Trails and Sterling Oaks of Riverchase. Aho explained that since Hoover City Schools’ last major realignment 10 years ago, Hoover has grown by about 2,300 students, or about 20 percent. This has caused natural shifts in student population, begun

to stress the capacities of some of the elementary schools and unbalanced student demographics. The key objectives of this realignment were too optimize use of existing facilities before constructing new ones, to position all Hoover City Schools to be successful, to minimize the frequency of future disruption and to allow uncertainties related to growth to com into focus. Aho said that many concerns were taken into consideration to create this realignment plan, including the concerns of the community said and balancing school demographics. Craig and Aho developed this plan by looking at the building capacity analysis, the growth projections in enrollment, and housing development and the student geo-demographic data.

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Celebrations MacDonald-Loch

Kimberly Ann MacDonald of Hoover and Iain Murray Loch of Glasgow, Scotland were married on July 6, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Glencorse Old Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland. A reception followed a the Glencorse estate grounds and house. The bride is the daughter of Jeffrey and Sally MacDonald of Hoover. She is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in elementary education. She most recently taught at an international school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a fitted ivory charmeuse satin gown covered

in Venice lace and encrusted with Swarovski crystals around the sweetheart neckline. Serving as maid of honor was Erin Clyburn of St. Louis, Missouri. The groom is the son of James and the late Linda Loch of Glasgow, Scotland. He graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a math and physics degree and is a high school teacher. Serving as best man was Alan Gardner, also of Glasgow. After a honeymoon to the Cotswold’s and Lake District of England, the couple will reside in Kyoto, Japan.

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Now Open Mainstreet Monograms, 160 Main St., Suite 116, is now open. 444-8989.

Maximum Physical Therapy + Sports Wellness, 2680 Valleydale Road, Suite A, opened for business in May. The clinic, owned and operated by Todd Howatt, specializes in general orthopedic injuries, sports rehabilitation, pain management, video gait analysis and custom orthotics. 981-1690. maximumpt.net.

El Gringo Mexican Restaurant, 748 Shades Mountain Plaza, is now open in Bluff Park. 917-1117. facebook.com/ElGringo. Mexican.Birmingham.

Owls Hollow Farm Market, 813 Shades Crest Road, is now open. The market is supplied by Owls Hollow Farm, an organic farm in Turkeytown, Alabama. (256) 490-7927. owlshollowfarm.com.

L.A. Bikini, 4441 Creekside Ave., Suite 129, is now open. This is its second location in the Birmingham area. The ﬁrst is located in Mountain Brook’s Cahaba Village near Diamonds Direct. 259-1651. mylabikini.com.

Cowboy Chicken, a Texas-based rotisserie chicken franchise, has announced that it will expand into Alabama and that Hoover will be among its ﬁrst markets. No details are in place at this time with regard to location or timeline. cowboychicken.com.

UAB’s Medical West broke ground in August for its new freestanding emergency department, to be located at 2420 John Hawkins Parkway, at the southwest corner of the Highway 150/I-459 interchange. The facility is expected to open in spring or summer of 2015 and will be the ﬁrst of its kind in Alabama. 481-7000. medicalwesthospital.org.

Hirings and Promotions Alabama Family Eye Care, 5356 Stadium Trace Parkway, Suite 100, has hired an optometrist, Dr. Stacy Heller, to join its practice. Dr. Heller is now accepting new patients. 733-0507. ALfamilyeyes.com.

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ARC Realty, 5291 Valleydale Road, has hired several new agents, including Stacy Flippen, Ross Blaising, Jennifer Maier, Cindy Myrex and Karl Dover. It has also hired Kristie Goodyear as marketing and communications manager. 969-8910. arcrealtyco.com.

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Fitness, 4441 6 Orangetheory Creekside Ave., Suite 141, is opening soon. The ﬁtness franchise has nearly 200 locations throughout the United States. This location is currently offering pre-opening membership rates. 823-2662. orangetheoryﬁtness.com/hoover. it Joy Baking will open 7 Consider a bakery in January at 759 Shades Mountain Plaza in the space formerly occupied by Ashley Mac’s. consideritjoybaking.com.

First Financial Bank, a Bessemerheadquartered financial institution with a branch at 1604 Montgomery Highway, has hired Kyle Goodwin as chief financial officer and chief risk officer. 822-8534. ffbalabama.com.

Anniversaries Shades Mountain Christian School, 2290 Old Tyler Road, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this school year. The school serves students in K3 through 12th grade and is fully accredited by SACS. 978-6001. smcs.org.

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Community Taste of Hoover returns to Aldridge Gardens

The Moss Rock Festival is an eco-creative festival exploring nature, eco-ideas, art and design. Photo courtesy of Alex Kunzman.

Explore art and design at the Moss Rock Festival On Nov. 1 and 2 grab friends and family and get outside to the Moss Rock Festival at The Preserve. Explore nature, eco ideas, art and design at this festival now in its ninth year. Fun awaits visitor in a neighborhood setting adjacent to Hoover’s own 350 acre Moss Rock Preserve. At the forefront of the festival is unique artwork from 100 exhibiting artists inspired by nature and booths full of innovation, sustainability, and green living ideas. See and learn about the latest fuel efficient cars that will save you money at the pump. The market offers access to wellness initiatives,

Moss Rock Festival Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The Preserve mossrockfestival.com Free admission, parking and e-cycling available at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. gluten free and organic products, food education, free samples, yoga and more. The nature of cakes expo and tasting has morphed into a sweets expo this year and will gather visitors for

a diverse and sweet display of baked goodies to sample. If tastings are your thing, the beer garden (ticketed) will connect visitors to the liquid crafts of burgeoning Alabama breweries with select wines being added to the mix in 2014 alongside tasty bites and informative beer talks. Café by the Woods will corral local food trucks and other festival favorites serving up fresh, local food and treats. Children can explore the WonderKid Studios where engaging, education projects. For more, visit mossrockfestival. com or call 596-6306.

Taste of Hoover features a variety of local restaurants.

The 3rd annual Taste of Hoover is taking place Thursday, October 16 from 5-8 p.m. at Aldridge Gardens. The annual event featuring cuisine from local restaurants, caterers, and other food vendors is a fundraiser for Aldridge Gardens. This year’s restaurants include Cedars Grill, Earth Fare, Edgar’s Bakery, Fried Green Tomatoes, Moe’s Original BBQ, Taziki’s, The Boot at the Preserve, The Whole Scoop, Jubilee Joe’s, the Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Merk’s Tavern & Kitchen, Puerto Plata Dominican Restaurant, Dale’s Southern Grill, Southern Legacy BBQ & Brew, and more. Participating caterers include Asian Rim, Chef Clayton’s Catering, Five Star Event Catering, Gourmet Pantry Catering, Iz Catering, Savoie Catering, Jim ‘n Nick’s, and the Happy Catering Company. Beverages will be provided by Coca-Cola, Jefferson State Culinary and Hospitality, Back Forty Beer, International Wines, and Royal Cup Coffee. Entertainment will be provided, and James Spann of ABC 33/40 will do a live weather report from the event. Additionally, Hoover resident and author Jon McClure will be on hand autographing copies of his book, “Alabama’s Best Restaurants Cookbook.” Tickets are on sale at aldridgegardens.com. Tickets are $30, or $20 for members of Aldridge Gardens.

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Uncorked! on the Green coming to Ross Bridge

Local and regional artists and craftsmen will be featured at this year’s Uncorked! on the Green, beneﬁting breast cancer research. Photos courtesy of Audrey Alverson-Stowe.

Uncorked! on the Green Saturday, Oct. 11 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Green at Ross Bridge By KATIE TURPEN Your favorite free fall event for a worthy cause is back. Uncorked! on the Green is held in conjunction with Arts & Music on the Green, a juried art festival. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9-5 p.m. at the Ross Bridge Welcome Center and will beneﬁt the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. “Every dollar [the BCRFA] raises stays right here in Alabama,” said Audrey Alverson-Stowe, president and owner of festival host Classic Events Inc. Uncorked! is a free premier tasting event celebrating the area’s varied culinary and musical artists. With a valid ID, guests may sample ﬁne wines and boutique beers from around the

world from noon until 5 p.m. New this year is the California-based Lagunitas Brewing Company, participating with their “Couch Trippin’” national video marketing tour. “Come out and get your photo made on one of their traveling couches to be included in their virtual trip throughout the country,” Alverson-Stowe said. Guests may also sample foods prepared by the area’s top food establishments as they present some of their menu favorites. The Kid’s Art Project, a collaboration with local schools, supports elementary school art programs and awards cash prizes. In addition to local and regional artists and craftsmen, there’s plenty to enjoy such as children’s activities, face painting, bounce houses and craft projects along with food, live music on two stages, prizes and more Uncorked! and Arts & Music on the Green are located at Ross Bridge, voted the “Best Community in America” in 2010. “[The festival is] a huge success for the community,” Alverson-Stowe said. For a list of the anticipated selection of wines and beers, visit uncorkedonthegreen. com. For more, call 951-0412.

Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles to mark 20th anniversary

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles will celebrate its 20th anniversary with several special events in October. Photo courtesy of Deborah Burtnett.

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles will celebrate its 20th anniversary with several special events in October. On Oct. 11, the church will host their annual parish auction (open to the public) at the Harley Davidson event room in Pelham. The 20th anniversary will be celebrated that evening with an array of desserts. On Oct. 19, there will be a special Sunday morning celebration at the 8:45 and 10:30 services. On Oct. 23, from 5:30-8 p.m., the church will host a dinner with music and fellowship. The meal

will be catered by Full Moon Bar-B-Que in Hoover, and music will be provided from 6-7 p.m. Following the dinner, everyone is invited outside to hear stories from members who have been with the church since its inception. There will be ﬁre pits set up in the parking lot for roasting s’mores. Founded in October 1994, the church currently has 365 active members, averaging about 150 worshippers on Sunday. For more, visit holyapostles.dioala.org.

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By SYDNEY CROMWELL Under the soaring archways of Cedar’s Grille, Lebanese music and the savory smell of kebabs intermingle. The atmosphere at Cedar’s is as integral to the experience as the food, and that’s just the way owner Ghassan “Gus” Dib designed it. Dib has about 30 years of experience as an executive chef and has owned restaurants in Montgomery, but he always wanted to open a restaurant in his hometown. When building leases turned out to be too expensive, Dib decided to design and build one instead. The resulting high ceilings, columns and decor at Cedar’s match the Lebanese, Greek and Mediterranean flavor of the food. The restaurant’s name is inspired by the Lebanon cedar, which is on the Lebanese flag and has centuries of cultural and religious significance. Dib developed the menu during his travels around the world and time spent in his mother’s kitchen. Cedar’s menu includes kebabs, seafood and wraps along with appetizers like falafel, hummus and baba ghanoush. “It’s unique and it’s something different from everybody else,” Dib said. “And it’s really good.”

(above) Ghassan “Gus” Dib opened Cedar’s Grille in July and serves Lebanese, Mediterranean and Greek food. (right) Chicken shawarma, tabbouli and a pitcher of Cedar’s Cocktail. Photos by Sydney Cromwell.

Lebanese and Mediterranean foods are defined by their strong flavors, but Dib said he has seen a growth in customers looking for an exotic dining experience. His customer base has grown almost entirely through word of mouth, and he has seen several first-time visitors return with friends in tow. “It’s the ongoing thing today in the

United States,” Dib said. “I see more people like flavored food and the spices. Everybody’s glad that we are here and enjoying it.” Cedar’s opened in July, and Dib said the biggest challenge was training his staff to create the complicated dishes he serves, many of which are cooked on a wood-fired grill. Dib estimated that he weeded through about

100 potential cooks in the process of hiring chefs who were up to the task. Seeing customers savoring Cedar’s food, however, makes the long hours and hard work of owning a restaurant worth it. “I enjoy asking the people how they like the food,” Dib said. “To see that everybody’s happy, enjoying the atmosphere, enjoying the food and the

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By KATIE TURPEN There is a saying that finding your passion will lead you to your purpose. For Molly Knight, her passion for consignment has helped fill a niche in the Hoover community. Twelve years ago, the Hoover resident started Bargains on the Bluff, a children’s and women’s consignment sale at Bluff Park United Methodist Church, which has seen significant growth over the years. After that experience, Knight had an itch for something more. She began researching consignment more in depth and when a location opened in Lake Crest Plaza, Knight jumped at the chance to open her own store. “I love, love consignment and just knew I wanted to take it on full time,” Knight said. As early as this past April, people brought in items to consign. Growing Tree Children’s Consignment Boutique had a soft opening in June and an official grand opening in July, complete with appearances by the Hoover Belles and a fashion show. Word spread quickly, and Knight realized she had found her calling. “I have been overwhelmed with the response,” Knight said. “This side of Hoover didn’t have something like this. When people are having a hard

(above) This past spring, Molly Knight opened Growing Tree Children’s Consignment Boutique in Hoover. (left) The store offers boys’ and girls’ clothes, children’s décor, specialty gifts, monogramming and more. Photos by Katie Turpen.

time during this economy, this is such a great way to save.” Guidelines for interested consigners as well as information on what brands the stores carries can be found on the store’s website. The store accepts a maximum of 40 items every three weeks from each consignor. “The great thing is that people can come in here and consign and get store credit for their items,” Knight said. The store’s decorations reflect

Knight’s personality, and there is a special play area for children. The most signiﬁcant piece of the décor is the elaborate “Growing Tree” on the wall that Knight made herself. Having a teenager of her own, Knight understands the importance of offering consignment items to the older age group. That is why in addition to children’s clothes, the store offers preteen clothing for boys and girls.

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Witnessing customers’ reactions to items they have found is one of her favorite parts about being in the business. “I love seeing the look on someone’s face when they’ve found that perfect outﬁt,” Knight said. In addition to clothes, the store showcases crafts made by local mothers, including picture frames, baby bottles, shoes, stuffed animals and other accessories such as custom

jewelry. This fall, from Alabama and Auburn tailgating outﬁts to Halloween costumes, Growing Tree is a one-stop shop for outﬁtting children for any occasion. Knight offers monogramming for an extra personal touch. “I am doing this for my family, yes, but I am also doing this as a ministry for the community,” Knight said. “This has been my dream for a long time.”

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CONTINUED from page A1 event management. Their paths often crossed while they were working for their respective groups, and they decided in June 2013 to start their own company. “We wanted to create and market unique high school and college sporting events that give kids unique platforms to compete, grow and have great experiences through competition,” Knight said. “We know the value of what scholastic sports does for kids — youth, high school, collegiate level — how kids can grow through athletics and become leaders and do some special things that can only happen on the playing surface and not in the classroom. “Our mission here is to create those unique opportunities and platforms.” Added Eady, “I think the best way to describe what we do is if you’re going to build a home or building, you’re going to have a general contractor. In the event world, we’re the contractor. We do a lot of things in-house, the marketing, the logo development, and then you’ve still got to hire security, people to take tickets, people to sell tickets, ushers, referees, someone to operate the scoreboard, to do PA announcing. You’ve got to schedule traveling for some of these teams, work out deals with hotels. And of course, sell tickets and sponsorships. It’s all-encompassing.” KESG made its first big splash with the Steel City Invitational high school basketball tournament, which started out as a Mountain Brook High holiday basketball tournament. Chris Nix of the Birmingham Tip-Off Club, which was a partner in the event, approached Knight Eady about managing the event. Mountain Brook envisioned it becoming the top holiday tournament in the region. KESG thought it would be a step up to stage it at Samford’s Pete Hanna Center, with MBHS as host, and it was met with rave reviews. Nix, a Vestavia Hills resident, has since come on board with KESG as chief development officer. Nix has also taken over the task of choosing the teams that will play in the event this December. Knight Eady also runs three other basketball

The Knight Eady Sports Group is barely a year old, but it’s landed some high-profile events, such as the AHSAA Super 7 and the high school basketball State Finals. The firm was co-founded by Hoover resident Michale Eady, standing second from right. Photo by Karim Shamsi-Basha.

events: Border Wars at Hoover High, which pits Hoover, Ramsay and Mountain Brook boys teams against three teams from Tennessee; Kings of the Court, an all-day, 24-team, two-site event at CrossPlex’s Bill Harris Arena and Birmingham-Southern’s Bill Battle Coliseum on MLK Day; and Nashville’s Next Level Hoopfest. For the AHSAA events, KESG has been in charge of designing new logos for the Super 7 and the State Finals, the new name for the now 56-team boys and girls basketball championships. While they were at it, they freshened the association’s logo, which includes a star that can easily be used in branding Alabama prep sports. Knight Eady also reached an agreement with the Florida High School Athletic Association to expand its corporate sponsorship program. KESG’s biggest national coup, however, is

landing management of the NCAA Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2015 and 2016. Though the events themselves are big, Knight and Eady said they know it’s often the little things that make the experiences special. “I think the people who came out to the Steel City Invitational kind of walked in and said, ‘Wow! This is different,’” Knight said. “A lot of it is visual, whether it’s signage or logos or programs, T-shirts, coaches’ polos … these are just ‘things,’ but they create a big-time visual appearance. “We say it a lot around here: We’re taking the college template of how events are run and applying them to the high school events we’re doing.” That approach leaves a lasting impression,

Eady said. Players in a state championship may be playing their last game. It should be memorable and first-rate. “Like with the Steel City Invitational, all the players got a nice credential with a lanyard, which may seem petty, but we gave them personalized bag tags with the Steel City logo and it had their name and number on there … that’s a little thing that will stick with them forever,” Eady said. It also is a benefit for sponsors. “I’m a perfect example of that,” Eady said. “I played in the state basketball championship game for Briarwood Christian as a senior in high school, and it’s impacted me for the rest of my life. If there’s a sponsor attached to that, it’s with me for the rest of my life.”

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CONTINUED from page A1 than 3,000 copies. Given the book’s popularity, Arcadia returned to Skaggs asking her to revisit the idea of a title devoted to the larger city of Hoover. Skaggs said that her biggest challenge was to pare down Hoover’s abundant history to meet Arcadia’s standards for the Images of America series, which limits content to no more than 128 pages. “I had to get really creative in my approach to encompassing as much Hoover history as I could, with so much more material,” said Skaggs. “I ended up selecting a theme of ‘first’ within the communities of Bluff Park, Shades Mountain, Green Valley, Patton Chapel and Rocky Ridge.” During her research, which took Skaggs the better part of a year, she discovered all manner of historical gems, including the occasional error. “A big find of mine turned out to be a mistake on the historical plaque at Rocky Ridge School,” she said. “The first teacher’s name is spelled wrong.” During that time, Skaggs pored over scrapbooks from various civic groups and clubs throughout the community. “In one of them, I even found a photo of my mom!” Skaggs is quick to admit that the process is a labor of love. “There are some tedious aspects,” she said, citing that she had to devote considerable time rescanning images to match the publisher’s standards. That

Hoover, written by Bluff Park resident Heather Skaggs and published by Arcadia Publishing, will be on local bookstore shelves and available from online retailers starting Oct. 6. Photos courtesy of Heather Skaggs.

said, Skaggs added that making connections with those all over the region who have ties to Hoover was one of her favorite parts of the creative process. “It was so interesting to connect with individuals who heard about my work on the project, even people from out of state, who reached out with all kinds of images,” said Skaggs. “Those connections will likely prove fruitful for another Arcadia project I am planning — an anniversary book for Hoover’s 50th anniversary.” In the meantime, Skaggs said she continues to take on more freelance assignments as she continues to hone her craft. Hoover is slated for publication on October 6. To keep up with Skaggs’ schedule, including book signings or to schedule her for a speaking event, visit heatherskaggs.com or facebook.com/EarlyHoover.

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ctober is the time to take on a project or two. Whether you are looking to redesign a room, revamp your summer garden or prepare your home for winter, we’ve got you covered. Browse through our fall home guide for advice, tips and resources for every aspect of home improvement.

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Andy OnCall............... A15 Backyard Adv............ A22

Get your house clean with help from The Maids see page A22

Batts’ Chimney.......... A16 Classic Iron Works... A20 Construx.....................A23 Decorating Dens........A17

Add a classic touch with Greystone Antiques and Marketplace, see page A19

Granite Transform.....A16 Greystone Antiques..A19 Hollywood Pools.........A15 Issis & Sons................ A18

Outdoor Living............A21 Running Roots............A20 The Maids....................A22

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In October the leaves start to fall, and the home projects can pile up just as quickly. Because we cannot all be handy like Adam Bidner and his Andy OnCall staff, Bidner offered some advice as the seasons shift into winter. How do you know when to update your home’s exterior paint? One of the first signs that a home needs to be repainted is the paint beginning to peel or crack. This is an invitation for moisture to penetrate your wood framing and foundation. Do you have any tips on maintaining an outdoor deck? Maintaining a deck should be done annually. Give your deck an annual inspection. Check for nails popping out and replace them with treated deck screws, and check for any wood-related issues. Make sure you pressure wash your deck every year and stain and/or seal it every two years.

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What are some tips on working with ceramic tile? Make sure your sub-floor is level. Add a self-leveling compound if necessary. For cutting tile, use a wet saw with the correct blade. The space between tiles depends on what type of trowel to use. Grout it diagonally instead of straight to make sure it covers cracks evenly. Add tile/grout sealant if applicable. What are the perks of having a handyman help? We provide peace of mind. Everyone’s schedule is hectic, and we’re here to help lighten your workload. Our craftsmen have at least 10 years of experience and are qualified to tackle your honey-do list. To learn more about Andy OnCall, visit andyoncall.com/birmingham-al or call 403-0600.

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It may be the off-season for pools, but Hollywood Pool and Spa has plenty of other services to offer. Co-owner Billy Branch shares a little about the business. How did Hollywood Pool and Spa get its start? Hollywood Pools began in 1986 as a pool service and repair business with a small retail location on Hollywood Boulevard in Homewood. As the company grew, it became necessary to relocate to our current location on Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills. What is Hollywood Pool and Spa’s business philosophy? With our current product selection, we offer our customers anything they need to create a “backyard oasis.” What services do you specialize in? We offer a wide variety of pool services, including weekly cleaning and equipment

repair. We specialize in all pool renovations, including replastering, replacing pool tile and coping, and installing new vinyl liners. With summer being over and pools being used less frequently, what are some ways you continue to help customers? As our busy summer pool season winds down, we begin emphasizing sales of Sundance Spas, Big Green Egg and Weber Grills, and Crimson Casual and Lloyd Flanders patio furniture. Are you offering any specials during the fall and winter seasons? Whether it is the Fall Home & Garden Show, our annual Sundance Spas Truckload Sale or our huge Holiday Sale for Big Green Eggs, fall and winter are a great time to take advantage of discounted pricing on spas, grills and outdoor furniture. To learn more about Hollywood Pool and Spa, visit hollywoodpoolandspas.com.

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When the weather gets frightful outside, a fireplace can be delightful. To ensure your chimney is in tip-top shape, the experts at Batts’ Chimney Services answered a couple questions concerning the safety and upkeep of your fireplace. Batts’ Chimney Services is a local family owned and operated, full service chimney company. Owner Phillip Batts said residents have been relying on Batts’ for its professionalism and knowledge to handle their entire chimney needs for 36 years. “Our goal is to provide the highest quality work at a reasonable price!” Batts said. How often should I have my chimney cleaned? The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, “Chimneys, fireplaces and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance and repairs shall be done if necessary.” My fireplace stinks, what can I do? A good cleaning will help, and during this process we can determine if there are other contributing factors that need to be addressed. I have water leaking into my fireplace and water stains on the ceiling and wall. Can your company fix my problem? We will complete a thorough inspection to determine where the water is coming from and help in the prevention of further leaks. Sometimes the problem is not chimney related. A roof problem can show up at

the chimney and deceive us. To learn more about Batts’ Chimney Services, visit battschimneyservices.com or call 956-8207. Visit csia.org/Homeowner-Resources/index.aspx for more FAQs on chimney service.

Countertops from Granite Transformations may look like an ordinary granite, quartz or recycled glass surface. But upon closer inspection, you’ll quickly learn how premium countertops from Granite Transformations will make your life easier. The company’s products are created by grinding up granite, quartz or recycled glass, then cooking it to create a new solid material. The end result is thinner but stronger than traditional granite and quartz. Instead of being porous, it’s solid and sturdy—not to mention that it can withstand heat up to 500 degrees. Best of all, Granite Transformations countertops are scratch and stain resistant and backed by a lifetime warranty. The thin design also allows the product to be installed easily on top of existing countertops with no demolition required. To clean it, you simply wipe it with soap and warm

water. There’s no maintenance thanks to Forever Seal! The experts at Granite Transformations provide a quick turnaround. Ninety percent of installs are completed in one day, but that won’t be the first time they visit a customer’s home. Instead of visiting a show room with staged commercial lighting, a design consultant brings samples to the home, allowing the customer to select the product in the natural light of the kitchen or bathroom where it will be installed. Birmingham native Brandon Plowden recently acquired a local franchise of Granite Transformations, one of 95 across North America with products manufactured in Sebring, Fla. To learn more about Granite Transformations, visit gtalabama.com or call 789-9771.

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Windows to the world In the wonderful world of window coverings, there are virtually thousands of fabrics and design choices available to today’s homeowners. Many clients ask what makes a custom window treatment custom. That is a good question. Selecting the proper fabric for your décor and style is a must, but selecting the proper fabric for the treatment is also very important. Upholstery fabric will not make suitable swags, and you would not put silk in a child’s playroom! Once the fabric and treatment have been chosen, the project is then sent to a skilled workroom that specializes in custom window treatments. These professionals are trained to put the fabric together with the proper linings and interlinings to create a luxurious treatment that will withstand the test of time. Proper fabrication and lining selection will prolong the life of the fabric and also protect your furnishings and flooring. Properly chosen and constructed window treatments can also reduce heating and cooling costs by creating another layer of insulation for your windows. Treatments can also be combined to make a distinct look for your room. You might start with wood blinds and add panels or a valance, or you may use woven wood blinds alone. Another look is to add a soft shade with a valance or just use stationary panels or full

draw draperies. No two custom window treatments are exactly alike. Add the thousands of fabrics available, and the possibilities are endless! The job of an interior decorator is to help you choose the right fabric, treatment and hardware to enhance your space. Whether you want to block light, create privacy, camouflage a window mistake or frame a beautiful view, an interior decorator and an experienced workroom can help you avoid costly mistakes when it comes to window treatments. Think of window treatments as the jewelry for your room. You wouldn’t wear Versace to the ball and forget your earrings or necklace! Decorating Den Interiors has been providing their clients custom window treatments for more than 45 years. Owner and designer Laura Purvis owned and operated a custom window treatment workroom and decorating business more than 14 years, and designer Diane Barbee Smith has been creating beautiful commercial and residential spaces for more than 25 years. For all your window treatment, furniture, accessory, flooring and wall covering needs, let the Alabama design professionals at Decorating Den Interiors help you create the room of your dreams. Call Decorating Den Interiors for your free consultation today! For more information, call Decorating Den at 447-4589.

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Issis started in Pelham, Ala. in only a 2000 square foot showroom offering carpet and rugs. From the beginning in 1984 to today the philosophy is the same, “always take care of the customer,” as stated ﬁrmly by owner Steve Issis. The foundation of this business is founded on that simple, yet strong principle. With that in the foundation, Issis has grown leaps and bounds to

expand the main showroom to 100,000 square feet. The showroom on Highway 280 was opened in 1999 and is 20,000 square feet. The location is a full service store offering beautiful carpets, rugs, tiles, stone and hardwoods. A wonderful and exciting addition was added in 2007 to help our customers even more. That

addition was Issis & Sons Furniture Gallery in Pelham with a 22,000 square foot showroom. Managed by Nancy Gowens and a staff of talented professional decorators, the showroom offers all of the above plus a full line of quality ﬁne furniture along with custom bedding & drapery services, accessories and lighting. This led to the opening of Issis at Greenbrier

in 2013 that is managed by the Gary Hughes and Moeen Chadury, again offering service and quality. The ultimate goal of all Issis stores is to make our customers happy by providing excellent service, amazing selections and quality products at affordable prices. To learn more about Issis & Sons, visit issisandsons.com.

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‘Service, service, service’ When walking into Greystone Antiques & Marketplace, Manager Cindy Weems wants customers to know that they are in a friendly, happy and enjoyable environment. “We get to know our customers personally,” Weems said. “Personal service is very important to us.” Greystone Antiques & Marketplace has been in business for five years at the former Southern Home Furniture location. Their 25,000-squarefoot space features 70 booths and 100 vendors of antiques. Their marketplace atmosphere and mix of items from jewelry to clothing to furniture and more allows Greystone Antiques & Marketplace to fulfill customers’ needs and wants. “We’ve laughed that all we’d have to sell is milk and no one would have to go anywhere else,” Weems said. When choosing items or vendors, Greystone Antiques & Marketplace tries to include a mix of interests to fit the style of an array of customers. A group of in-house designers assist customers with purchasing the perfect items for their homes. In the fall and winter months, holidays are in full swing. Customers often want to spruce up a guest bedroom or bathroom for their family’s stay. “Sometimes all it takes is adding a couple of lamps, a mirror and a floral arrangement for the table [to get ready],” Weems said. Designers can assist customers at the store for free and can also make home visits for a nominal charge. Greystone Antiques & Marketplace stays in touch with the latest trends when choosing items to sell at the marketplace. One of the biggest trends right now is painted furniture. Vendors at the marketplace are available to paint furniture for customers. They also carry popular items such as Belle Craie chalk paint. The paint is made in the U.S. and comes in a variety of colors.

Greystone Antiques and Marketplace Manager Cindy Weems

Weems has also noticed a popularity spike in the hunter look, which features deer racks or horns as accents. Equestrian-themed décor is another upcoming trend. Greystone Antiques & Marketplace has collected old trophies, horse pictures, ribbons, saddles and more to fit this theme. Of course, with fall and winter on the way, the marketplace has many seasonal items such as pumpkins, gourds, wreaths and garlands as well.

Other services they offer include gift-wrapping, an in-house floral design center, readymade drapes that are customizable in length and gift items for the holiday season. The store also sells gift cards or certificates for teacher gifts or anyone who isn’t sure what the person they’re buying for has in mind. To kick off the start of the holidays, Greystone Antiques & Marketplace will host its annual open house on Thursday, Nov. 6. The event will

feature live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and more. The marketplace will stay open late for the occasion. Last year, more than 300 people attended the fun-filled night. Greystone Antiques & Marketplace is located at 5475 U.S. 280. To learn more about Greystone Antiques & Marketplace, call 995-4773 or friend us on Facebook at Greystone Antiques.

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Ironclad security and service

Focusing on what’s important

Colder weather is on the way, but it doesn’t have to invade your home. One way to prevent cold air from sneaking in is with a secure storm door. Classic Iron Works, located at 3724 1st Ave. N, has been in the business of storm doors and other iron works for over 25 years. The owners, John Gallagher and Bob Cooley, have over 70 years of experience when combined. “We treat people like they’ve invited us into their home,” Gallagher said. Each door is custom made and can ﬁt any size. There are 36 styles to choose from. The styles are powder coat painted and come in standard black. For an extra fee, colors can be changed to one of several custom colors including white, bronze, brown, copper-veined and almond. Each door includes safety-tempered glass, 2-inch steel framing, double dead bolts, plush weather-stripping, double sweep bottom, storm chain, steep vault pins, welded pickets, doors keyed alike and rust inhibitive paint. A one-year warranty is included for everything except glass breakage. Along with storm doors, Classic Iron Works offers additional ironwork accessories including gates, patio covers, rails and more. While doors can help with home temperature, it is not the only concern among customers in the winter months, Gallagher said. To minimize slipping hazards, customers often ask about railing for the winter months. The time to install rails, however, is soon. “Now is a great time to come out and

Running Roots Lawn Care’s goal is to free you up from the demands of lawn care so you can focus on what really matters. Lawn maintenance takes time, and as the seasons turn this time of year, your lawn should receive some attention and care to ensure you maximize its health for the next growing season. Running Roots is a small, local lawn care and landscaping company located near Valleydale Road. Its mission is to create remarkable experiences by delivering the best lawn service and value in Birmingham. Its vision is to help you, the property owner, invest your time and energy in the most important things. Whether you want more time for family, work or leisure, Running Roots wants to free you up to do the things you love. Your lawn can easily get in the way, and if ignored, the work will keep piling up. Their staff would love to help you reclaim your evenings and weekends by becoming your lawn care and landscaping service provider. Even if you haven’t won the “yard of the month” award, there are things you can do to can signiﬁcantly

assess,” Gallagher said. To learn more about Classic Iron Works, visit classicironworks.com or call 322-6868.

Running Roots Lawn Care owner Garrick McCarty

improve the health of your lawn and your curb appeal: } Lay new straw or mulch in your beds } Aerate your lawn } Apply weed control and light fertilizer } Cut back summer over-growth } Focus on the consistent removal of leaves

“We would love the opportunity to help take these requirements off your to-do list and free you up to enjoy your fall evenings and weekends without the hassle of lawn care,” said Owner Garrick McCarty. For more information, call 200-2602 or visit runningrootslawncare.com.

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Want to spend more quality time with your family? An outdoor living area can bring a family together. Kids and parents alike forget about the TV, Xbox, cell phones and their iPads. Family time becomes “cool” again. Time after time, customers have told Outdoor Living Areas general manager Scot Thompson that relaxing in their new space allows them to lose track of time together. “Our satisfaction comes when customers tell us that they don’t watch as much TV and the kids don’t play as much Xbox or use their cell phones,” Thompson said. “I think that’s why our customers are so satisfied and refer us to their friends. It means they are spending time together as a family, and as a contractor, that is very satisfying.” Outdoor Living Areas Inc. specializes in outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, flagstone patios and decks. They personally work with the customer to design an area that flows with the architecture of the house and best fits the wants of the family. They also offer landscape design and irrigation to complete the entire project typically in seven to 14 days. “When I start a project, I don’t leave until we’re finished,” Thompson

said. “I think that’s one reason why our customers like us and call us back for more work.” For example, one house had a

particularly windy backyard that might get in the way of cooking at an outdoor kitchen, so Outdoor Living Areas suggested they build it in front

of the house. The homeowner now cooks there at least four times a week, even in the winter, and even had a cover installed over the kitchen so he

can cook in the rain. In addition to enhancing beauty and creating family space, the correct backyard design also adds value to the home and makes it stand out in a neighborhood. “I haven’t had a customer yet tell me they didn’t think they could get their money back,” Thompson said. Their sales of backyard designs have steadily grown, and they have added a plethora of new products lines to provide the latest innovations outdoor space design. Among their new product lines are low voltage LED strip lighting. “[It] gives our customers many more options than standard low voltage lighting,” Thompson said. The business’ designs transform existing space into retreats families will treasure for years to come. “What we are doing,” Thompson said, “is providing a unique, private outside area that the entire family can enjoy. We are utilizing a backyard space that has previously been ignored and turning it into something so special that it ends up being used more than any space inside the home.” For more information on Outdoor Living Areas, call 402-2110 or visit outdoorlivingareas.net.

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How to love cleaning day — call The Maids

The Maids began cleaning homes in the metro Birmingham area in 1987. With our 22-step Healthy Touch Cleaning System, we give you the healthiest, most thorough housecleaning ever! The Maids offers thorough and dependable cleaning, utilizing the three-tofour-person team concept and environmentally preferable products. The Maids insures and bonds our employees and pays all employment taxes. Our success is a result of our commitment to our employees and customers. We have an unconditional 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Our goal is always satisfied customers! The Maids has a commitment to give back to the community. Those we support include the Bell Center/Service Guild, Exceptional Foundation, Junior League, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Alabama Symphony and

many of our local schools. The Maids is a sponsor of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, and all of The Maids yellow company cars proudly display their license plates. The Maids is a member of the local chamber of commerce and the Better Business Bureau. Most of our clients say, “I love it when it’s cleaning day…Coming home to a spotless house is something our entire family looks forward to.” Weekly or every other week cleaning gives our clients time to spend doing the things they really enjoy. We also offer move-in/ move-out cleanings and other frequencies of service. Call today to enjoy the benefits of a cleaner and healthier home. For more information, call 623-4752 or visit maids.com.

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Tired of nonstop TV shows and video games and kids running through the house? Get them to enjoy playing outside with a new playground set from Backyard Adventures of Alabama! Backyard Adventures sells residential and light commercial playground equipment, as well as trampolines and basketball goals. They also build any play set that is purchased, even if you didn’t buy it from them. Owner Jeff Beabout shared more about the business as well as what potential customers should know. Why do you recommend investing in a playground for your yard? Most importantly, it gets kids outside exercising and using their imagination. With all of the different options we have on our play sets, especially rock walls and monkey bars, it helps them build strength as well. What makes your products unique?

Our play sets have much thicker wood than smaller competitors’ sets, and the swing beams have a good bit of metal supports to make them stronger, which is needed when the kids want Mom and Dad to swing with them. We also can come out to your yard and help customize a perfect setup based on size of the yard and budget. What should customers know about buying a set this time of year? With holidays approaching, there always is a big rush to install sets and trampolines as close to Christmas Day as possible. So be sure to schedule as soon as possible to make sure you get a premium date. Backyard Adventures has a showroom at 7023 Meadowlark Drive where kids can play. To get there, turn off U.S. 280 between Lloyd’s restaurant and Dairy Queen. For more information, visit backyardalabama. com or call 408-4FUN (4386).

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Trending with the times Are you thinking about building or remodeling your home? Take the next step and call the experts at Construx to assist you. Whether it be a speciﬁc vison for your home or just ideas ﬂoating around, they can make it happen. Free consultations are just a phone call away. “Many people are choosing to remodel their current home at a time where the economic situation is working in their favor. Do it now allows you to enjoy those upgrades while adding to the value of your home,” said owner/ partner Kent Irwin.

trendy and beautiful. } New stainless steel appliances give your kitchen an entire new look. } Enhance your countertops with copper.

Home Automation trends } Key fobs will unlock your door with just a click } Did you remember to shut the garage door? Check it from your phone app and close it remotely. } Turn on/off your lights, lock and unlock your doors – all remotely from your phone.

The Construx Staff Martha Hunter brings friendly customer service and follows through with your job. From the beginning, she helps get your vision onto paper, helps with your product selections, and makes the experience fun and pleasurable. She has strong interests in energy efficiency and helping people age in place. Kent Irwin brings many skills to the table as a retired engineer. He is poised to handle all drawings necessary to capture and convey your vision and follow through with project management. Anthony Munroe is a schedule driven builder with 30 years of experience in the residential and light commercial field, having built more than 300 homes and remodeling projects. Anthony is also a Certified VA builder with expertise in ADA handicap and specifically adaptive housing.

} Smart Thermostats save while you are home and control while you are away.

Outdoor trends } Front doors and entry ways make a ﬁrst impression and increase curb appeal.

Home improvement ideas to watch Bathroom trends

} Air baths (versus older style jet tubs)

} Getting rid of the tub/shower combo and replacing it with a separate walk-in shower

} Big plank tiles for ﬂoors and walls

} Rimless glass shower walls

Kitchen trends

} Handheld shower heads for tubs and shower } Free-standing bathtubs

“Open ﬂoor plans are all the trend now. By opening up your kitchen to an adjoining room, it creates a dramatic effect and a great update to

your home,” said Martha. } Hardwood ﬂooring in the kitchen gives it more ﬂow with the rest of the house and feels warm and inviting. } Kitchen islands are a good break between the kitchen and living space. The trend is to make these look more like furniture. } Granite and quartz countertops are

} Wood decks or screened in porch for extra outdoor living space. } Outdoor ﬁre pits and cooking areas can be added. The Construx showroom is located in the Rocky Ridge Plaza Shopping Center. Call for an appointment and free estimate. For more info, call 5332668, email info@construxhome.com or visit construxhome.com

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Fighting like a girl,

grandmother style By REBECCA WALDEN Shirley Parker wasn’t supposed to be sick. Dutifully caring for her mother-in-law who was fighting breast cancer, keeping up with two grown sons, their wives and a growing brood of grandchildren kept the Hoover resident fully engaged in the role she cared most about – being a hands-on, nurturing matriarch. But in August 2008, granddaughter Kate was hardly two months old when the lavish, grandmotherly affection Parker loved to bestow on the newest members of her family came to a screeching halt. “I knew what they were looking for, but I didn’t think they would find anything,” said Parker, describing the annual checkup that quickly escalated to a monogram, a sonogram and then a biopsy. With her husband Don by her side, Parker sat solemnly in the doctor’s office while he informed her she had stage two invasive breast cancer. That October, Parker participated in Birmingham’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, just two days before

Shown here from left to right are Shirley Parker and her family: daughter-in-law Kari, granddaughter Kate, husband Don, breast cancer survivor Shirley, granddaughter Amanda Grace, and son Jeff. Photo courtesy of Shirley Parker.

her double mastectomy. It was an event she’d supported for years prior, long before it got personal. “I ran for the Komen Race before I got cancer, and then, it was for the fun of running,” she said. “I didn’t know the pain of cancer. After I became a survivor,

I ran because I was alive.” Parker’s double mastectomy required intensive chemotherapy, to the point that beyond the expected hair loss, the chemo came through her tear ducts and even skin pores all over her body. Emotionally depressed to miss

out on the early months of baby Kate’s life, Parker decided to enlist the help of Kate’s older sister, then six-year-old Amanda Grace, to aid in the recovery process. “I couldn’t hold baby Kate or give her grandmother hugs,” said Parker. “Amanda Grace could not understand what was going on with me. To help her be a part of my recovery, I let her cut my hair real short. She had fun making me look pretty. We laughed for hours afterward. I did look funny!” Parker’s other granddaughter, Maggie, used her watercolors to paint imaginary hair onto Parker’s scalp. The deeply personal journey remained very much a family affair. “My family got me through it emotionally,” she said. “I refused to let cancer get me down.” On Oct. 11, Parker will once again march with the survivors at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. “I run so my sisters and grandchildren won’t get cancer,” said Parker. “And my family will run with me. They are my wings. They carried me during my treatments and will always run beside me.”

Breast Cancer Awareness Events Komen Race for the Cure Linn Park Saturday, Oct. 11 Visit komenNCalabama.org

Key to the Cure Pink Party Saks Fifth Avenue Birmingham Thursday, Oct. 16, 5-8 p.m. Contact Elizabeth Worrell, 298-8550

Breast cancer fast facts } One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. } Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. } Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women. } Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. } Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,150 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 410 will die each year. Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation

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Run for our

veterans

By REBECCA WALDEN

Thanks to the vision of Mark Ryan, the National Veteran’s Day Parade, which has its origin in the Magic City, has come back in a big way. But before it arrives in downtown Birmingham on Nov. 11, the second annual Family Fun Run and 10K Ruck Challenge will take place Oct. 11 in Hoover’s own Veterans Park. According to OIF/OEF Veteran and event organizer TSgt Eric D. Townsend, a ruck challenge is a military style race that incorporates carrying weight throughout the race. Both the weight and team member(s) need to cross the finish line to complete is successfully. “The ‘Ruck’ involves the longer distance (10K) and wearing a weighted backpack or vest,” Ryan said. “The military term for the backpack is the Rucksack or Ruck, hence the name.” During last year’s race, Ryan said one of the participating groups, Team Red, White and Blue, carried not only the required gear but also an additional 80 pounds, just for fun. Ryan started the race to involve younger veterans and to generate support for Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs). “All proceeds go to a non-profit veterans organization of the winner’s choice,” he said. “The organization must meet these qualifications to be considered. I want to emphasize that there are no administrative costs involved in this event, so

Family Fun Run and 10K Ruck Challenge Oct. 11, 7:30 a.m.-noon Veterans Park 4800 Valleydale Road $25 Registration nationalveteransday.org On Oct. 11, Veterans’ Memorial Park will be filled with participants in the second annual Family Fun Run and 10K Ruck Challenge, benefitting local veterans’ service organizations. Photo courtesy of Eric Townsend.

all proceeds go directly to veterans charities.” Townsend also added that the event is open for all who wish to participate, regardless of veteran status or military affiliation. “There is always room for anyone that wants to donate and/or volunteer,” he said. “Regardless of your reason or ability, come out and join us.” Townsend said the event was well received

among those who participated last year. “Last year’s event was outstanding, especially for it being the first year we did it,” Townsend said. “My Airmen participated and want to do it again. A great moment afterward was when I got a phone call from one of them thanking me for bringing the event to their attention.” The Park’s centralized location made it an

ideal choice as the race site, along with the layout of its terrain and course. “Have fun, sweat a little and help raise money for national and local VSOs,” said Townsend. “What better way to support veterans and veterans organizations than to walk 10 kilometers with weight on your back?”

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Golf for a cause Parks and Recreation Foundation to host Hoover Cup By REBECCA WALDEN The Hoover Parks and Recreation Foundation is gearing up to host its second annual Hoover Cup golf tournament, this year to be held on Oct. 15 at Inverness Country Club. The tournament is a four-player scramble (net scoring) and begins with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Funds from this year’s event will go toward the creation of a new playground to be built at Sports Park East. “The Foundation’s mission is to promote, assist, strengthen and advance the quality and availability of programs and facilities for the residents of the city of Hoover,” said Hoover Parks and Recreation Foundation Vice President Richard Reiss. “With the construction of Miracle

Field, the city planned to add this playground adjacent to it. We [the Foundation] decided to assist by raising some of the funds necessary.” Reiss added that the playground will have specialized equipment designed for individuals with disabilities, and will be the ﬁrst playground of its kind in the state of Alabama. “This playground will meet the seven principles of universal design, while focusing on the usage of individual play elements as well as the overall playground environmental design,” said Dee Nance of Hoover Parks and Recreation. “These unique inclusive play experiences will address the developmental needs of the whole child by intentionally providing opportunities for physical, cognitive, communicative, social/

Hoover Parks and Recreation Foundation President John Gardner and team during the 2013 Hoover Cup golf tournament. This year’s event will beneﬁt the addition of a new playground at Sports Park East. Photo courtesy of Dee Nance.

emotional and sensory development.” Last year, the Hoover Cup included more than 75 players and raised over $10,000. Reiss said the Foundation leadership has set an aggressive goal this year to increase event proceeds by 50 percent. “Our goal this year is 100,” said Reiss, adding that they are off to a strong start with 10 teams already registered. “The increase in our players, and our slightly increased registration fees, should allow us to reach our goal.” Reiss and his fellow committee

members, including John Gardner, Dennis Daigle, Mark Middlebrooks and Lisa Withington, have worked tirelessly to accumulate a selection of generous prizes for the event. These include a $10,000 prize for the ﬁrst player to achieve a hole-inone on a particular hole (the hole selected will be kept confidential until immediately prior to the shotgun start), and also a two-night getaway, including two rounds of golf, at The Lodge at Sea Island, Georgia. Other prizes include several rounds of golf from area courses, gift cards, coupons

and swag bags. Registration is $150 for an individual golfer, with a maximum fee of $500 for a team of four. These fees include breakfast, lunch and tournament play. The Foundation is seeking hole sponsors at $150 each. For more information about this or to register, contact Dee Nance at 444-7765 or nanced@ci.hoover.us. The Hoover Parks and Recreation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonproﬁt organization with donations being tax deductible as allowed by law.

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School House Elementary schools host Meet the Teacher Day Hundreds of parents and students converged on the campus of Trace Crossings and Riverchase Elementary Schools in August for Meet the Teacher Day. This annual event, held at all elementary schools in the Hoover school system, enables students to get a sneak peek at where they will be going to school. Students and their parents meet teachers and classmates, learn the layout of the school and drop off requested school supplies.

True to form, the highly-engaged parents of Hoover took time away from work, re-arranged schedules and made time for “Meet the Teacher Day.” Administrators and teachers find it a great way to ease the start of school “jitters” by giving students an opportunity to acclimate ahead of time. Morgan Loftin works with new kindergartner Mazen Elsaadawy at Riverchase Elementary on Meet the Teacher Day.

HCS teacher Cameron McKinley achieves Google Certified status Cameron McKinley has become “Google Certified” - the first Hoover City Schools educator to hold that distinction. McKinley gained this prestigious designation following the Google Teacher Academy in Atlanta in late June. “This has been an amazing learning experience; one of the best I’ve ever attended. I’m excited that Hoover City Schools has the Google tools and Google Apps for Education available for every student and every teacher,” McKinley said. “I can’t wait to return and work with our team to share the many new things I’ve learned here.” The Google Teacher Academy is a two-day intensive program that recognizes educators who are doing innovative and exciting things in their classrooms with technology. McKinley has been a technology coach at Hoover City Schools for 12

years. In her capacity, she assists classroom teachers with technology and its educational application in the classroom. In the Google Teacher Academy, McKinley joined 35 other participants who received hands-on experience with Google’s products and technologies, learned about innovative instructional strategies and received resources to share with colleagues. The completion enables Academy participants to become “Google Certified Teachers” who share what they learn with other educators in their local regions and beyond. “I’ve met so many amazing educators from around the country and outside the country. We have formed a collaborative group that will help me to continue to learn and share new things with Hoover and the surrounding communities and

across our state,” McKinley said. Google Certified Teachers are exceptional educators with a passion for using innovative tools to improve teaching and learning, as well as creative leaders and ambassadors for change. They are recognized experts and widely admired for their commitment to high expectations for students, lifelong learning and collaboration, according to Google. The Google Certified Teacher program was launched in 2006 with the first Academy held at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. The program has since held several academies across the U.S., Australia and U.K., expanding the ranks of Google Certified Teachers to more than 800 educators worldwide. -Submitted by Jason Gaston

Cameron McKinley recently completed the Google Teacher Academy, making her the first Google certified teacher in the Hoover City School system. Photo courtesy of Jason Gaston.

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SPHS teacher participates in institute held in D.C. Spain Park High School’s Libby Day was one of 21 teachers from across the nation selected to attend the ninth annual Federal Trials and Great Debates in U.S. History Summer Institute for Teachers in Washington, D.C. The institute was established to give teachers an inside view of federal court cases that never reach the Supreme Court but are signiﬁcant. Teachers study the essential legal questions each case presents and develop strategies to incorporate judicial history into their school’s history and government curricula. “This institute provides teachers with an extraordinary opportunity to gain insight and access to the federal judiciary through these important historical cases,” said Bruce Ragsdale, director of the Federal Judicial History Ofﬁce at the FJC. One of the institute’s highlights was a visit to the U.S. Supreme Court, where teachers witnessed the justices release three decisions and met with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The

SPHS’s Libby Day

teachers also attended a federal court trial, where they participated in a question and answer session with a U.S. District Court judge.

Nationally known teacher visits HHS Nationally-known teacher and motivational speaker Brian Mendler addressed faculty and staff members at Hoover High School on their first day back on campus. Mendler addressed the faculty and staff in three different sessions on disruptive students. “After attending multiple seminars with Brian over the past two years, I believed his message of motivating and managing hard to reach, uninterested and disruptive students was critical for my faculty to hear,” Hoover High School Principal Don Hulin said. Mendler’s direct approach easily held attention spans. “Many commented that it was the best professional development they had attended in years,” Hulin said. “I really believe Brian made us a better school by spending a day with us.” Brian Mendler is a certified elementary and special education teacher with extensive experience working with challenging students. Mendler has recently authored a book titled, The Taming of the Crew. This book provides easy-to-use strategies for preventing and responding to difficult behavior. He has also co-authored three books titled, Strategies for Successful Classroom Management, Power

Brian Mendler is a certiﬁed elementary and special education teacher with extensive experience working with challenging students.

Struggles, and Discipline with Dignity: New Challenges, New Solutions. Mendler continues to volunteer with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Special Olympics programs. He currently lives in Rochester, NY. Follow him on Twitter @brianmendler.

New playground opens at Rocky Ridge

In August, Rocky Ridge Elementary School held a ribbon cutting for the opening of its new cosmic playground. Superintendent Andy Craig and RRES ﬁfth-graders led the ceremony. Photo by Katie Turpen.

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Lovely weather for a hayride together with you

Hoover Hayride & Family Night Friday, Oct. 24 5-8 p.m. Veterans Park hooveral.org

Annual Family Night returns to Veterans Park just before Halloween By MADOLINE MARKHAM Last year around 10,000 people came out to Veterans Park on Valleydale Road for the Hoover Hayride & Family Night. We talked with Erin Colbaugh, events coordinator for the City of Hoover, about the sixth annual event, which is free and open to the public.

What can families expect at the Hoover Hayride & Family Night?

This is a great time to bring your family out to the park to spend an evening taking hayrides around the park and bringing kids to get treats from local businesses. Bring your kids dressed up in costumes. We’ll have face painting, balloon artists, concessions and other festivities.

Last year you had more than 65 businesses set up booths. What draws them to participate year after year?

We have great relationships with many of our businesses, and they enjoy seeing members of our community out at events. They like the family atmosphere, and it’s a good way to promote their business in a different,

The City of Hoover invites families to come in costume for hayrides and other festivities at Veterans Park the Friday before Halloween. Photos courtesy of Lance Shores, City of Hoover.

fun way. They get into the festive atmosphere, dress up and decorate their booths.

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What is your favorite part of the event?

Everybody, regardless of age, can do it — grandparents, kids, parents, friends, everyone. The 15-minute hayrides around the lake in the park are fun for the families to do together as well.

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What are some of the best costumes you have seen?

I always like the little girls in their princess costumes. This year we will have a photo booth set up with princesses and Prince Charming like we did last year.

Some Halloweens are hot, some cold. If you had to guess, what would your weather prediction be?

It’s hard to know what to expect, but it just generally gets cooler over the evening. Usually it’s pretty comfortable for kids in their costumes. Last year it was around 50 degrees.

What logistics should people know before coming out on Oct. 24?

complimentary shuttles bringing people down to the park. For more information on the Hoover Hayride & Family Night, contact Erin Colbaugh at 444-7732.

You can park at Spain Park High School, and we’ll have

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Scavenger hunt fun set for Bluff Park Art Show

Bluff Park Art Show

By REBECCA WALDEN As Bluff Park puts on one of her finest shows this time of year, “always the first Saturday in October,” it is fitting that the nearby Folklore Center, with its rich Alabama history, would become a part of the day’s affairs as well. According to Hoover Historical Society member and Folklore Center volunteer Pam Thompson, the group wanted to engage art show visitors with an activity that would engage even the youngest in the crowd. Enter the Itty Bitty Scavenger Hunt. The event, which will take place during the Folklore Center’s open house from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., is the brainchild of retired Hoover teacher Peggy Patton. Meeting with area teachers who cover Alabama history to inform them about the existence and purpose of the Folklore Center inspired her idea to develop a photo scavenger hunt as a way to spark the interest and academic curiosity of young art show patrons. The hunt, named “Stinson’s Secrets” for the original cabin owners, features 24 images. For the youngest patrons, there is also a nine-image hunt called Zoom. “This is an activity children can do with their parents,” Thompson said. “As they search for the images, they will become in interested in the larger object of which it is a part.” Hunt items can be found both on the grounds of the Folklore Center and inside the cabin. On the day of the event, volunteers with information about the cabin and storytellers will be stationed around the property, Thompson said. “Visitors can explore at their own pace and ask questions,” she said, adding that copies of

The Itty Bitty Scavenger Hunt, which will take place during the Folklore Center’s open house from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., is the brainchild of retired Hoover teacher Peggy Patton. Hunt items can be found both on the grounds of the Folklore Center and inside the cabin. Photo by Katie Turpen.

the hunt will be available. While the scavenger hunt is purely educational and not a competition, Thompson said she hopes patrons will make it a part of their art show experience for the love of learning more about the history of the state and the immediate area. “We hope to expose more people from

Hoover to the lifestyle of the people living in the area in the 1800s.” Outside of the scavenger hunt, the Folklore Center is available for classroom tours upon request. Contact the Hoover Historical Society at info@hooverhistoricalsociety.org or visit hooverhistoricalsociety.org for more.

Saturday, Oct. 4 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bluff Park Community Center bluffparkartassociation.org The show features the works of more than 140 artists, a bake sale, pit barbecue and live music. Artists are invited to submit one piece of their work to win prizes in several categories. The winner will receive $3,500 and the Bluff Park Art Association Permanent Collection Purchase Award.

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Football Recap Jacksonville Christian 42 - 34 Austin Patterson scored three touchdowns, Billy Parker added two and Harrison Boozer found Will Rowell on a scoring pass to lead the Eagles to the win. David Dickinson sealed the victory by intercepting a pass at the SMC 13.

The Eagles (1-1) couldn’t stop Meek’s running attack, which rolled up almost 500 yards.

Winterboro 0 - 26

The Eagles dropped their Class 1A, Region 5 opener. SMS turned the ball over three times, including an interception that was returned for a touchdown.

Donoho 0 - 42 The Eagles (1-3, 0-2 Class 1A, Region 5) were shut out for the second week in a row. Donoho, ranked No. 8 in Class 1A, put it away early with ﬁve ﬁrst-half touchdowns.

For updates on the Eagles’ Sept. 19 game against Victory Christian, visit hooversun.com.

Remaining schedule Wadley Ragland Appalachian Talladega County Central Spring Garden

Football Recap Austin 5 - 3

Good pitching and timely hitting – wait a second, that’s not right. It was a baseball score on a night with heat better suited to that sport than football. Without a jamboree game and just three weeks’ practice, the offenses were a little sloppy. But fourth-ranked Spain Park did what it needed to do to win the game. Crosby Gray kicked through the decisive ﬁeld goal.

Hueytown 28 - 21

Meek 21 - 40

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Jags quarterback Mason Duke threw a pair of TD passes to Trent Harper and scored on a run, but it was Wade Streeter’s 2-yard run late in the fourth quarter that broke a 21-all tie and lifted the fourthranked Jags to the road win.

Thompson 52 - 28

Hunter Schmith kicked a pair of ﬁeld goals and Jack Hutcheson connected with Alex Elam on a 68-yard TD pass on the fourth quarter as the No. 2 Bucs beat Mountain Brook for their ﬁrst win of the season, the Class 7A, Region 3 opener for both schools. The defense held the Spartans to just 80 yards of total offense.

Tuscaloosa Co. 7 - 26

At Northport, the No. 3 Jaguars were upset by region foe Tuscaloosa County. Spain Park (3-1, 1-1) managed just 110 yards of total offense and turned the ball over four times in the rainy conditions.

For updates on the Jags’ Sept. 19 game against Hewitt-Trussville, visit hooversun.com.

Remaining schedule Home Away Away Home Home

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Hoover (TV BRC 6.2) Vestavia Hills Oak Mountain Mountain Brook Bessemer City

Home Away Home Away Home

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Football Recap Miami Central (Fla.) 21 - 24 The Buccaneers’ 30-game winning streak came to an end before a national audience on ESPN in a hard-fought battle that saw the Bucs rally from two TDs down to tie the game in the fourth quarter. But a late goal gave Central, one of the top teams in the country, the win. Hoover remained in the consensus top 10 nationally even with the loss and stayed at No. 1 in Class 7A.

Colquitt County (Ga.) 14 - 35 “I thought maybe we’d be relaxed and just play with some of the pressure off, but we didn’t play well and Colquitt County did, “ coach Josh Niblett said. “We just didn’t give ourselves an opportunity to win.” Colquitt County, coached by Rush Propst, is the top-rated team in Georgia. The Bucs dropped to No. 2 behind Bob Jones in the ASWA Class 7A rankings. It was the ﬁrst time the Bucs have not been the No. 1 team in the poll since the ﬁnal poll of the 2011 season.

Mountain Brook 12 - 0 Hunter Schmith kicked a pair of ﬁeld goals and Jack Hutcheson connected with Alex Elam on a 68-yard TD pass on the fourth quarter as the No. 2 Bucs beat Mountain Brook for their ﬁrst win of the season, the Class 7A, Region 3 opener for both schools. The defense held the Spartans to just 80 yards of total offense.

Oak Mountain 35 - 0 Jack Hutcheson hit Alex Elam for an 80-yard TD pass on the ﬁrst play from scrimmage, and the Bucs posted an easy win to improve to 2-0 in Class 7A, Region 3. Hutcheson passed for 220 yards and three touchdowns, two to Justin Johnson. Marcus Webb rushed for 138 yards on 12 carries and scored two touchdowns. Despite the two early losses to national powers, the Bucs haven’t allowed any points to Alabama schools.

For updates on the Bucs’ Sept. 19 game against Thompson, visit hooversun.com.

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Spain Park (TV, BRC 6.2) Tuscaloosa County Vestavia Hills Hewitt-Trussville Blackman (Tenn.)

Away Away Home Away Home

Hoover regroups after losing a game to top-ranked Bob Jones. Hoover had just returned from a arduous trip to Utah. Bob Jones won 3-0. Photo by David Knox.

By DAVID KNOX The road to the volleyball state championship sometimes means hitting the road, the interstate and the airport runways. That’s what Hoover High coach Chris Camper has done in the past, and that’s what his Bucs did this year. The success of facing a difficult schedule will be measured when the area tournaments begin Oct. 20, followed by regional tournaments Oct. 23-25, and culminating with the Elite 8 State Tournament at CrossPlex in Birmingham Oct. 29-30. Hoover was off to a fast start in September, rolling through Alabama competition. The Bucs took a trip to Provo, Utah, and went 5-3 in the two-day event, a very good showing considering the difficult field there. The return trip proved challenging as well – a connecting flight in Houston was canceled, which led to a layover and an extra night in a hotel, returning to Birmingham on a Monday afternoon. Camper, seeing a bunch

of worn-out young ladies, canceled practice even though top-ranked and defending champion Bob Jones was scheduled to visit that Tuesday. Perhaps predictably, Bob Jones won 3-0, but Camper thought the Bucs lost each match by just one play. But the tough Utah competition, plus the hardships of travel, plus a loss to their top state rival the next day is the adversity Camper believes his team needs to survive the road to the state finals. “I caught a little grief from some people as far as, ‘Geez, you’re asking a lot, eight matches for the girls without a lot of downtime right at the start of the season,’” Camper said. And the Bucs had opened the season quickly too, with a pair of matches against tough Vestavia Hills and Pelham, rolled into and through its own tournament, the prestigious Juanita Boddie tournament, which Hoover won for the first time, all in the first

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B10 • October 2014 CONTINUED from page B9 three days of the season. “To go from that to travel to come back and play No. 1 with no practice days…” Camper said, “I ask a lot of the girls, but I want to put them through as much adversity as I can playing-wise because the way that the state tournament is structured in October, there’s a lot of adversity. You’ve got to get in a bus, get up there, play three matches in a day, which you don’t do ever in a season. It’s not something you want to have happen for the first time [at state]. “So we played a lot of matches … for me the adversity we got was worth it when it comes to mentally preparing them — ‘I’m tired … I’m hurt … they’re good … the refs are bad … I’ve got schoolwork I need to do.’ Create that adversity in September and October so when it gets to the playoffs it’s just another day.” The travel – Camper took his team to Las Vegas last year for a tournament – can bring a team together as players learn who they are off the court. “When you take a group of high school girls on the road for four or five days, you expect to have some of that,” Camper said. “And in reality, in getting there and back, we had very little drama. Now, they’re getting to be like sisters, and they get tired of each other at times … We’ve got to learn to deal with each others’ personalities and not let it interfere with our common goals.” Bucs star Kathryn Cather wholeheartedly endorsed the tough slate. “I love adversity,” Cather said. “It’s going to help our team grow more. It’ll help us in the long run when we get back to state.

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Cather’s wicked serve could send Bucs dancing to state By DAVID KNOX Imagine a 6-foot-2 ballerina with a killer jump serve, and you’ve just imagined Kathryn Cather. That’s why the Hoover High senior was in so much demand by college volleyball programs all over the country before she decided to commit to the University of Mississippi. OK, she’s really not a ballerina anymore, but she credits her nine years of studying ballet and jazz dance with enhancing her athleticism. “Dancing helped a lot with my balance,” Cather said. She also played basketball and soccer growing up, but it’s in volleyball that she’s made her mark as one of the top players in the state and region and even the country. “She’s a different kind of player for this area,” said Hoover coach Chris Camper of his outside hitter/setter. “There have been some tall players come through the over the mountain area, but not many that can play multiple positions. She can play any position on the front row and do it at a high level. You could argue that if she played middle she’d be the best middle in Alabama, same for left, same for right. If you could go back in time, you could make her a setter. She sets for us. “She’s really skilled as a volleyball player and not just a big arm swing. She’s going to Ole Miss, but she could have gone bigger. She had an offer from San Diego, which is a top-10 school in the country.” Cather picked Ole Miss, she said, over some of the bigger Division I schools because “it’s an SEC school, but it’s one of the smaller SEC schools, and I like smaller schools.” Camper said Cather’s jump serve is “probably the most unique serve that’s been seen in Alabama volleyball in 10 years, maybe longer. “She has a jump serve that has the velocity of anybody in the country, and that’s from a

Hoover High’s Kathryn Cather is one of the top volleyball players in the state and has a jump serve a Division I assistant calls one of the best in the country. Photo by David Knox.

Nebraska assistant. It breaks right to left. Most jump serves in high school go 12 to 6 [o’clock]. They come at you and drop. Hers is a slider; it breaks from 2 to 8. And if you’re in the middle of the court and it’s coming right at you, it’s not yours. It will not come to you. It’s going to come to the girl five feet to your right. “It is a nasty, nasty ball.” Cather said the serve just comes naturally. “I just kind of started messing around with it,” she said. “I was playing club ball, and my coach said to jump serve and I had never jump-served before. It just started cutting that way because it’s my natural arm swing.” Said Camper, “You’re an all-state Alabama back row player, it’s going to eat you alive. You’ve got to be an elite … somebody like the

Bob Jones passers. Mountain Brook’s libero [Julia Smith], she’s a Division I libero, she can handle it. But you better be that good or it’ll eat you alive. The Nebraska assistant said it may be the second-best jump serve in the country, high school, college combined.” All that might make you think Cather expects to be All-SEC the day she walks on the court at Oxford. Far from it. “I’ll have to stay mentally ‘there’ because it’s going to be a different game than I’m used to,” Cather said. “There are things I’ll have to change, a lot of stuff I’m going to have to work on.” “Kathryn is nowhere near as good as she will be,” Camper said. “Part of that is because of where we play. There is just not enough competition to push her statewide.”

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Hoover boys, girls crisscrossing the country for competition By DAVID KNOX You want cross-country? Hoover High’s girls and boys cross-country teams can tell you about cross-country. Hoover coach Devon Hind took some of his team on a little training excursion back in August: running 32.5 miles along the Chief Ladiga Trail from Anniston to the Georgia border on Day 1; cycling to Smyrna, Georgia, and back on a 122-mile round trip on Day 2; and running the 32.5 miles back to Anniston on Day 3. Twenty-four of his team members did at least some of the trek, and four did the whole thing. “They thought that was fun,” Hind said. Training like that begs for a reward, and that’s where another part of the cross-country bit comes in, when Hind will take his team to New York City for the Manhattan Invitational in mid-October. The course is at the legendary Van Courtlandt Park, where cross-country runners have traversed for more than 100 years. “We’ll have a few days sightseeing, take in some Broadway plays, go to the 9/11 Museum,” Hind said. “It’s a great learning experience on and off the course.” That’s true, because the Manhattan Invitational will be the strongest field the Buccaneers will have crossed. But the Bucs are no slouches; Hind’s teams sailed out to wins early in the season, sweeping the Montevallo Early Bird Classic and the Spain Park Invitational. The boys have been paced by a pair of sophomores, Tommy McDonough and John Paul Rumore, but seniors Carson Tullo and J. Harvey, who’s been battling knee issues, are right there also.

Hoover’s cross-country team gets in some roadwork. Photo by David Knox.

“We’re a young team with good senior leadership,” Hind said. “That’s a good place to be. Our goal is the state championship. It’s been a long time since the boys have won the state championship, and their goal is to be the first Class 7A champions.” “It takes a strong top five to score in cross-country,” Hind said. “They’ve been pushing each other and making each other better. When we don’t practice, they’re out here running.” On Labor Day, Hind said, by 8 in the morning 20 runners were out running. One of the top five was not among them, so the group simply ran to his house, woke him up, and he joined the

session. “They’re a hardworking group, and whether they win state or not, it’s fun to coach kids like that,” Hind said. The girls are led by Sydney Steely, a freshman who has been the Bucs’ top female for the past three years. “She’s just a really great talent, and a phenomenal athlete, not just a runner.” Hind said. “She comes from a very active family, that’s what they do for fun … cycles, rock climbs. “She still needs to get a lot better,” Hind said. “She’s not the best runner in the state, so she’s got work to do. Things have come easy for her in the past. She works hard, but my challenge

as a coach is to get her to work really hard, understand that she’s approaching a new level of competition. The talent in this state right now is so good.” The restructure to seven classes led to just four sectionals in 7A; the Hoover and Hewitt-Trussville sectionals, always strong, have been combined into one, and Hind is not a fan of that. “Only three teams out of that sectional will qualify for state. You better not have an off day.” He’s puzzled why all 32 7A schools can’t compete in the state championships at Oakville Mounds in November. “That course could easily accommodate that,” he said. Only a dozen teams this year will compete at state.

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Community Calendar Hoover Events Oct. 4: Bluff Park Art Show. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All day. 517 Cloudland Drive. Call 8220078 or visit bluffparkartshow.com. Oct. 4: Grace on the Bluff Garage Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Bluff Park Baptist Church. Books, toys, clothing, furniture, tools, household items, seasonal items and more. Call 822-3240. Oct. 4: Arts and Crafts Fair. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Shades Crest Baptist Church. Handmade crafts, original art and food. Call 822-1360. Oct. 5: Whispers from the Past: A Native American Experience. 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Aldridge Gardens. $5 donation for visitors 18 and older. $3 passport for school-age children participating in crafts. Visit aldridgegardens.com. Oct. 10: Pig Iron BBQ. Hoover RV Park. Visit childrensharbor.com. Oct. 11: Walk to Defeat ALS. 11 a.m. Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Visit web.alsa.org. Oct. 11: Inaugural Forks and Corks Gala. 7-11 p.m. The Aveda Institute. Proceeds benefit Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce. Food, beverages, music, dancing, silent and live auctions. Black tie event. $100 per person. Tickets are limited and only sold through the Chamber office. Call 988-5672. Oct. 11: Uncorked! On the Green. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. The Green at Ross Bridge. Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. Call 951-0412.

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Oct. 13: Hunter Collier Memorial Classic. 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Altadena Valley Country Club, 2651 Alta Vista Drive. The tournament will raise money for an endowed scholarship fund at the Auburn University school of business in memory of Hunter Collier, a 2006 Briarwood Christian School graduate and a 2011 Auburn University graduate. $100 per golfer, $350 for four-person team. $25 for silent auction tickets. Email jennycheadley@gmail. com.

Oct. 2: City Council Work Session. 5 p.m. Hoover City Hall, third ﬂoor.

Oct 16: City Council Work Session. 5 p.m. Hoover City Hall, third ﬂoor.

Oct. 2: Board of Zoning Adjustments. 7:30 p.m. Hoover City Hall, third ﬂoor.

Oct. 20: City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Hoover City Hall, third ﬂoor.

Oct. 6: City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Hoover City Hall, third ﬂoor.

Oct. 27: Board of Zoning Adjustments Work Session. 5:30 p.m. Hoover City Hall, third ﬂoor.

Oct. 15: Grand Opening Celebration. 9:30 a.m. Belk at the Galleria. Ribbon cutting ceremony and 400 gift card give-a-ways.

Oct. 13: Planning and Zoning Commission. 5:30 p.m. Hoover City Hall, third ﬂoor.

Oct. 16: Taste of Hoover. 5-8 p.m. Aldridge Gardens. Tickers are $30, or $20 for members of Aldridge Gardens. Visit aldridgegardens.com for more. Oct. 24: Hoover Hayride and Family Night. 5-8 p.m. Veterans Park. Call 444-7500. Oct. 25: Second Annual Sole to Soul 5K and Fun Run. 8 a.m. The course will include both trail and road terrains. Event includes food, door prizes, age group awards and fun for the whole family. $30 for 5K registration, $15 for the fun run. $5 will be added to registration fees on the day of the race. Email mindybarber@smcs.org. Nov. 1-2: Moss Rock Festival. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Preserve. Free admission, parking and e-cycling available at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Visit mossrockfestival.com.

Oct. 9: Planning and Zoning Commission. 5 p.m. Hoover City Hall, third ﬂoor.

Oct. 30: City Council Work Session. 5 p.m. Hoover City Hall, third ﬂoor.

Hoover Chamber of Commerce Oct. 2: Economic Development Meeting. 8:30 a.m. Chamber Ofﬁce, 1694 Montgomery Highway, Suite 108.

Oct. 15: Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Ofﬁce. 4:30 p.m. Chamber Ofﬁce,1694 Montgomery Highway, Suite 108.

Oct. 9: Coffee & Contact GradePower Leaning. 7:30-9:30 a.m. 1401 Doug Baker Blvd, Suite 105. Call 980-5745.

Oct. 16: Hoover Chamber Luncehon. 11:15 a.m. Hoover Country Club. $20 with reservation. $22 without reservation. Call 988-5672.

Oct. 10: A Business Leadership Simulcast at the Birmingham Marriott. 7:45-11:45 a.m. 3590 Grandview Parkway. Visit L2Birmingham.com.

Oct. 23: Business After House at Morningside of Riverchase Retirement Community. 5:30-7 p.m. 2184 Parkway Lake Drive.

Oct. 13: Chamber Board Meeting. 4:30 p.m. Chamber Ofﬁce,1694 Montgomery Highway, Suite 108.

Oct. 28: Minority Business Council Brown Bag Luncheon Meeting. Noon. Chamber Ofﬁce, 1694 Montgomery Highway, Suite 108.

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Community Calendar Hoover Library Call 444-7800. Visit hooverlibrary.org.

Adults Tuesdays, Oct. 7– 28: Adult English Classes. 6:30-8 p.m. Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. Free Basic or Intermediate English Classes. No registration required. Call 444-7820. Oct. 2: First Thursday Fiction Book Group. 10 a.m. Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. Skype with Therese Anne Fowler, author of Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald. Call 444-7820. Oct. 5: Global Cuisine @ the Plaza: Poland. 2:30 p.m. Library Plaza. Complimentary samples provided. Call 444-7821. Oct. 6: Friends of the Hoover Library. 10 a.m. Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. The history of the Lyric Theater presented by Glenny Brock. Free and open to the public. Refreshments at 9:45 am. Call 444-7840. Oct. 6: Top 10 Trees for Fall Color. 6:30 p.m. Adult Programming Room. Presented by an expert from the Alabama Cooperative Extension. Call 444-7840. Oct. 9: Second Thursday Fiction Book Group. 10 a.m. Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. The Cutting Season by Attica Locke. Call 4447820. Oct. 9: Alabama Ghost Stories. 2 p.m. Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. Local historian Jim Phillips will delight adults with ghoulish stories and tales. Call 444-7840.

Oct. 11: Purl @ the Plaza. 3-5 p.m. Library Plaza. Get ready for winter by crafting with your fellow hobbyists. Call 444-7821.

Rooms. Skype with the best-selling author of Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands. No reservations needed. Call 444-7820.

Oct. 13: Frugalistics: Monthly Coupon Swap. 10 a.m. Adult Programming Room. Bring coupons you don’t need and swap for ones you do. Call 444-7840.

Oct. 15: No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group. 10:30 a.m. Adult Programming Room. This month’s genre is true crime. Call 4447840.

Oct. 13: Helping Hands. 3-8:30 p.m. Adult Programming Room. Join us in making newspaper rolls for a local humane society. Teens and adults. Call 444-7840.

Oct. 16: Glue Gun Gang: Mummy Head Candy Pot. 10:30 a.m. Adult Programming Room Make a fun place to stash your Halloween candy. Adults only. Free. Reservations required. Call 4447840.

Oct. 13: Read Your Own Adventure Book Group. 7-8 p.m. Plaza Reading Room. Share your favorite horror book and find other great reads. Call 444-7820. Oct. 14: Daytime Nonfiction Book Group. 10:30 a.m. Adult Programming Room. Spillover by David Quammen. Call 444-7816. Oct. 14: Glue Gun Gang: Mummy Head Candy Pot. 6:30 p.m. Adult Programming Room. Make a fun place to stash your Halloween candy. Adults only. Free. Reservations required. Call 4447840. Oct. 14: Spanish Conversation Club. 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Library Plaza

Oct. 16: Mingusphere. 6:30 p.m. Library Plaza. All-star band of Alabama jazz luminaries plays the music of Charles Mingus. Free. Call 444-7821. Oct. 19: Art Histories and Mysteries: Tattoos of Thailand. 3 p.m. Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. Explore the beauty and magic of Thai Buddhist tattoos with Art “Nerdstorian” Angie May. Free. Call 444-7840. Oct. 19: Glen Tolbert and Friends. 2:30 p.m. Library Plaza. Local bluegrass legend will be joined by friends for an afternoon of hot picking. Free. Call 444-7821.

All Spanish fluency levels welcome to practice and learn. Call 444-7820.

Oct. 20: Neuroscience Café: Brain Tumors and Glial Biology. 6:30 p.m. Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. Presented by the UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center. Call 444-7840.

Oct. 15: Author Time @ Hoover Library: Chris Bohjalian. 10 a.m. Theatre Level Meeting

Oct. 23: Nighttime Nonfiction Book Group. 7:00 p.m. Allen Board Room. The Color of

Water by James McBride. Call 444-7816. Oct. 25: Write Club. 10:30 a.m. Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. Share your literary works and network with other amateur writers. Call 444-7820. Oct. 25: Alabama Ghost Stories. 2:30 p.m. Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. Local historian Jim Phillips will delight with ghoulish stories and tales. Appropriate for all ages. Call 444-7840. Oct. 27: Monday at the Movies. 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The Library Theatre. A small California town is inexplicably attacked by thousands of birds. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock (PG, 119 minutes). Free admission and refreshments. Call 444-7820. Oct. 27: Helping Hands. 3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Adult Programming Room. Join us in making newspaper rolls for a local humane society. Teens and adults. Call 444-7840. Oct. 27: Access to Capital for StartUps and Existing Small Businesses. 7 p.m. Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. Presented by Operation HOPE: HOPE Coalition America and ACCION. Call 444-7816.

Teens Oct. 10: Library Skills 101. 10:30 a.m. Learn your way around the library. Oct. 13: Helping Hands. 3 p.m. Make newspaper rolls for a local humane society. Teens and adults. Call 444-7840.

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Community Calendar Hoover Library (continued)

Oct. 21: Some Supernatural Fun. 6:30 p.m. Are you a fan of Sam, Dean and Castiel? Join us to make antipossession necklaces, eat pie and talk about the TV show. Oct. 27: Helping Hands. 3 p.m. Make newspaper rolls for a local humane society. Teens and adults. Call 4447840. Oct. 31: Trick or Treat! 9 a.m. Wear your costume and trick or treat through the library.

Kids Oct. 4: Kidz Kitchen with Hello Kitty. 10:30 a.m. Make Halloween-inspired treats. Oct. 7: Pumpkin Painting Workshop. 6:30 p.m. Bring your own pumpkin. We’ll supply the paint and fun. Oct. 10: Library Skills 101. 10:30 a.m. Learn your way around the library. Oct. 14: The Wizarding World of the Hoover Library. 7 p.m. Calling all wizards — don your costume, grab your wand and head to the library. Oct. 20: This Just In! 6:30 p.m. A new-books book club for grades four to six. Oct. 24: Hallo-tween Video Game Spectacular. 4 p.m. Dress up as your favorite game hero and play away. Oct. 28: Spooktacular Shurts and More. 4:30 p.m. Bring your own t-shirt to create some unique ghoulish-wear. Oct. 31: Trick or Treat! 9 a.m. Wear your costume and trick or treat through the library.

Area Events Oct. 2: Birmingham Art Crawl. 5-9 p.m. Birmingham Historic Loft District. 2300 1st Ave N. Visit birminghamartcrawl.com. Oct. 2-5: Marvel Universe Live! Times Vary. BJCC. Ticket prices start at $40. Call 800-745-3000 or visit marveluniverselive.com. Oct. 3-4: Alabama Butterbean Festival. Friday 6-10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Pinson, Ala. Butterbeans, live music, carnival rides, fair food, petting zoo, pony rides and arts and crafts vendors. Call 390-1952 or visit albutterbeanfestival.org. Oct. 3-Nov. 1: Sloss Fright Furnace Haunted Tour. 5 p.m. Sloss Furnaces. Weeknights: $17 furnace tour, $20 combo ticket. Weekends: $19 furnace tour, $22 combo tickets. Visit frightfurnace.com. Oct. 3-Nov. 1: Atrox Factory Haunted Tour. 6:30 p.m. Atrox Factory. $18 during the week, $23 on weekends. Call 458-1393 or visit atroxfactory.com. Oct. 3-Nov. 1: Warehouse 31 Haunted House. 6:30 p.m. Pelham Event Center, 3050 Lee Street. Visit warehouse31. com. Oct. 4-26: Ride the Pumpkin Patch Express. Saturdays 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Sundays 1 pm. and 3 p.m. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera. $17 adults ages 12 and up, $12 children ages 2-11, $12, Free for children under 2.

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Oct. 5: Cheap Trick. 8 p.m.-midnight. Iron City. $45 general admission, $250 the meet and greet package. Call 202-5483 or visit ironcitybham.com. Oct. 8: The Head and The Heart with special guest Rayland Baxter. 8 p.m.-midnight. Iron City. $27.50 in advance, $30 day-of-show. Call 202-5483 or visit ironcitybham.com. Oct. 10-11: Kathryn Tucker Windham Tale Tellin’ Festival. Swappin’ Ground at 4:30 p.m. Stories start at 6:30 p.m. 3 Church Street, Selma. $15 per night, $25 for both nights, $10 for students 12 and under per night, $15 for both nights. Call 334-878-2787 or visit artsrevive.com. Oct. 11: Cask + Drum Music Festival. All day. Lakeview district. $30-$35 general admission. Visit caskanddrum.com. Oct. 12: Vulcan AfterTunes. 3 p.m. Vulcan Park and Museum. Live music by Dumpstaphunk. $15 adults, $8 members and children 5-12, free for children 4 and under. Visit visitvulcan.com. Oct. 16: Key To The Cure Pink Party. 5-8 p.m. Saks Fifth Avenue. A celebration during the Key To The Cure Charity Shopping Weekend. Saks Fifth Avenue and Saturday Night Live will partner to raise money for St. Vincent’s Birmingham Bruno Cancer Center. Call 298-8550, ext. 204. Oct. 18: Annual Heritage Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jefferson Christian Academy. Families can enjoy a variety of entertainment

such as carnival rides, inflatables, live music, and other attractions. Visit facebook.com/ JeffersonChristianAcademy. Oct. 28: Carrie. 7 p.m. Alabama Theatre. A young, abused and timid 17-year-old girl discovers she has telekinesis, and gets pushed to the limit on the night of her school’s prom by a humiliating prank. 98 min. R. $8. Call 252-2262 or visit alabamatheatre.com. Oct. 31: The Black Jacket Symphony: Michael Jackson’s Thriller. 8 p.m. Alabama Theatre. Tickets start at $51.70. Call 800-745-3000 or visit alabamatheatre.com.

Moonlight on the Mountain moonlightonthemtn.com Oct. 2: Peter Mulvey. 7:30 p.m. $15 Oct. 3: Amanda Pearcy and TBA. 7:30 p.m. $12 Oct. 5: Three on a String. 7:30 p.m. $20. Oct. 12: Ian Moore Duo. 7:30 p.m. $15.