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DREAMS of SELF-EMPLOYMENT
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Hueytown woman celebrates 100th birthday
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The West Beat
by JESSE CHAMBERS
Spring begins officially this year on Thursday, March 20, with the coming of the vernal equinox.
Along with the autumnal equinox, the vernal equinox is one of the two moments in the year when the sun is exactly above the equator and day and night are of equal length. In the northern hemisphere, the sun then crosses the equator going north.
This cosmic event brings us what many people view as their favorite season, one filled with light, warmth and even a sense of rebirth.
I can’t wait. Like most of us, I’ve always relished the coming of spring. Especially as a child, I remember being so excited about the end of winter. It felt like nothing short of liberation.
It meant that I could go outside, play with our dog and roll around in the grass. I could climb some of our many trees, including the mimosa tree in our side yard. I could run and get sweaty – even though my mom begged me to not “get overheated.”
The coming of spring also made it easier to have adventures – at least make-believe adventures. In my child’s-eye view, my family’s property seemed vast, even though it consisted merely of five small adjoining lots.
Using my imagination – which then, as now, was a trifle overactive – I could
transform that pleasant but quotidian property into anything I wanted it to be. It could become a World War II battleground, a field of athletic conquest, an endless desert or a vast jungle ripe for exploration.
I remember one warm, spring night when I went into the backyard and sat on top of the doghouse my dad built for our collie. There was a full moon, as I recall, and I imagined I was floating down the Mississippi River on a raft like Huck Finn on the way to New Orleans – alone and free.
Spring is a time to come out of the caves where we’ve been hibernating like bears. We can once again enjoy outdoor activities and connect with nature.
It’s a time for us to raise our voices and sing our own unique songs, just like the songbirds who fill the warm spring air with their music. There are real physiological reasons why we feel so good in the spring. For one thing, warm sunshine feels good on our skin after a long winter and also has some positive effects on us. Sunlight helps the body produce vitamin D and boosts serotonin levels in the brain, according to numerous online sources.
It also seems to help our bodies produce more dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with attention, motivation, pleasure and mood, according to a story at the CNN website.
We are also affected positively by the longer days after the comparative darkness of winter. Research suggests that for many people, the extended daylight boosts mood, well-being and energy, according to CNN.
And people have always been affected by the weather, according to a story at worldcrunch.com.
“It’s in our genes, it’s ancient,” medical meteorologist Gerhard Lux told the site.
This manifests positively in the spring.
“Suddenly, we feel like going somewhere where we can get a cool beer or an ice cream,” Lux says. “The wish to be a part of things is activated.”
For me, the longer days and warmer temperatures help energize me and make me want to stay up later at night reading or writing or working on other creative projects.
In essence, spring is a time for renewal and has been thought of that way across many cultures and religions for millennia.
After all, the Christian holiday of Easter – the spiritual high point of spring for many – celebrates Christ's resurrection. Nature blooms. And humans have an opportunity for rebirth – emotionally and psychologically.
So enjoy the spring! Restart your year and do great things.
Opening Day
Opening Day.
There’s such anticipation that builds for the opening day of baseball. Kids love it. Dads love it. Moms love it. I mean, what’s not to love? Baseball is a lifestyle between the months of March and May, honestly. You know not to schedule any trips because you’ll miss a game, and your team needs you. The start of baseball also signals the beginning of spring, with the dull of winter finally on its way out. The sun will shine down on the bleachers, and the wind will carry with it the smells of hot dogs and concession stand fries.
But it’s not just better weather. It’s the new cleats and hats. It’s a favorite number on a new jersey. It’s the dirt that will cover every child, player or not, each Saturday. It’s a perfectly brokenin glove. It’s the sound of a ball hit to the fence. It’s a full count and down by one. It’s sliding into home plate for the first time. It’s the look from your son as he steps up to bat. It’s the grass stains that you’ll never get out and the messy eye black smears. It’s a double play at third base. It’s a little brother watching in awe. It’s a proud mother. It’s a nostalgic father. It’s your team with a big win. It’s a lifetime of memories, built in a few short years.
This is baseball.
And it is finally here.
Alana Smith is a boy mom (ages 10 and 5), nurse anesthetist, and writer in Birmingham. She shares her writing at Holy Moly Motherhood (on Facebook and Instagram), where she tackles all things motherhood and marriage.
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ALANA SMITH
In The Kitchen with Kathleen Phillips
Kathleen Phillips is a food blogger, food stylist, cookbook author, and former Oxmoor House test kitchen director (Southern Living cookbooks). On her food blog, GritsAndGouda.com, she creates Southern shortcut recipes. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. Food Blogger, GritsAndGouda.com
White Texas Sheet Cake
15 SERVINGS
This is a shortcut version of the traditional chocolate Texas sheet cake that starts with a white cake mix. It's slathered with homemade, butter pecan icing. Perfect for potlucks, game day, Easter dinner and after school treats.
You've probably had the traditional Texas Sheet Cake recipe, a thin chocolate cake topped with a pourable chocolate icing studded with chopped pecans. You can make it with both a white or yellow cake mix. I give you plenty of shortcuts in the full recipe post at GritsAndGouda.com.
Use what you have, I say! Just follow my directions.
Ingredients
3 egg whites
1 box white cake mix
15.25 oz box (I used Duncan Hines)
½ cup salted butter, melted
¾ cup milk (from skim to whole milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ICING:
½ cup butter
½ cup milk or buttermilk (from skim to whole milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup toasted coarsely chopped pecans
1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar (3 ¾ cups)
Instructions
Using a 16-ounce box of powdered sugar saves time measuring powdered sugar.
Preheat the oven to 350 º F. Grease the bottom only of a 10x15 sheet pan or jelly roll pan.
Ignore directions on the cake mix box. Instead, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer in a large bowl until just frothy or foamy, do not whisk to soft peaks. Add the cake mix, then the melted butter, milk and vanilla. Beat on medium-low for 30 seconds or just until well combined. Then, set a timer and beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
Dollop the cake batter into the prepared pan, then spread to the edges. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or just until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Do not over bake.
Remove the cake from the oven and place on a wire cooking rack. Let it stand for 10 minutes before pouring the icing over the warm cake. Let cool before serving.
At WestJeff Magazine, we seek to provide comprehensive coverage of business activity of all kinds in Western Jefferson County – and not just the big projects. We want to hear news and updates about all of the businesses in the area, both large and small. We also report on real estate, construction and infrastructure projects. Please contact us with any tips, information or photos you have at jesse@jbmcmedia.com.
Training for Entrepreneurs
by JESSE CHAMBERS
Many people dream of quitting their 9-5 jobs and starting their own businesses. It sounds great – doing what you love, being your own boss, making your own schedule. But living as an entrepreneur day to day and sustaining a business isn’t easy. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of new businesses fail their first year, and nearly half fail after five years.
Successfully operating a small business requires more than a dream. The founders of fledgling companies must learn some fundamentals, including finance, marketing, taxes and the critical importance of steady cash flow. They don’t have to know everything right away, and they don’t necessarily need a business degree, but knowledge is power for entrepreneurs.
Fortunately, there’s a wealth of resources available – books, magazines and videos, as well as classes and workshops online and off. There are also incubators, agencies, community colleges and universities where would-be entrepreneurs can find training, support and encouragement.
Business Briefs
New Aldi. Discount grocery chain Aldi opened a new store at 2910 Morgan Road in Bessemer on Jan. 23, according to local media outlets, including AL.com and ABC 3340. The location is one of a half-dozen former Winn-Dixie stores in Alabama the discount grocer is converting. In 2023, ALDI purchased Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores in Alabama and four other states from Southeastern Grocers in Jacksonville, Fla. ALDI said in a 2023 news release that “a significant number of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets will convert to the ALDI format over the next several years.” There’s also an ALDI store located at 710 Academy Drive in Bessemer.
Growing Bessemer. In his State of the City address at Bessemer Civic Center on Jan. 27, Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley said that more people are choosing Bessemer as a place to live or do business, according to WVTM-13. The city renewed almost 4,700 business licenses in 2024, Gulley said, according to the station. Gulley also announced that Bessemer Municipal Airport has been reclassified from regional to national status by the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, making it one of only 122 national airports in America, reported ABC 33/30 News "Simply put, Bessemer airport is in great demand," the mayor said, according to the station.
BIRMINGHAM AREA BUSINESS RESOURCES
(including West Jefferson County)
Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance
6516 Aaron Aronov Drive, Fairfield (866)965-7272 l caranow.org
CARA provides professional education and helps entrepreneurs start and grow small or micro businesses.
Bessemer Business Incubation System
Bessemer Business Center 1020 Ninth Ave. S.W. and Downtown Entrepreneurial Center 401 19th St. N. (205)481-2000 l bessemerincubator.net
The BBIS is a business development organization providing space and services to companies in the service, light industrial, manufacturing and IT sectors.
Create Birmingham
310 18th St. N., Ste. 100, Birmingham (205)458-1393 l createbirmingham.org
Create Birmingham boosts development of the creative sectors, including media, film, culture and design, as well as the visual, performing and culinary arts. The nonprofit offers several programs, including entrepreneurship workshops and CO.STARTERS, a multi-week program to help entrepreneurs bring their business ideas into reality.
Innovation Depot
1500 First Ave. N., Birmingham (205)250-8000 l innovationdepot.org
This incubator provides the companies it houses with the resources, support, and mentorship they need to grow. Innovation Depot offers such programs as Vision ID, Voltage and Boost.
Small Business Administration
Two N. 20th St., Suite 325, Birmingham (205)290-7101
sba.gov/district/alabama
SBA programs include funding, counseling and federal contracting certifications, and the SBA connects small-business people to other organizations, lenders and community groups.
Hueytown woman celebrates 100
by JESSE CHAMBERS
In 1925, the year Belle Cheatham was born, an American female’s life expectancy was about 64 years. Cheatham has certainly far exceeded that. On Jan. 28, she turned 100 years old.
A Hueytown resident, Cheatham celebrated her birthday at home on Jan. 25 with 60 family members and friends. She received gifts and birthday wishes from around the country and was featured on ABC 33/40 and WBRCFox 6 News. She enjoyed a second birthday celebration in Georgia on Feb. 1 with 50 friends and family members.
Cheatham was asked what it’s like to reach the century mark.
“I don’t know, except I have problems with my vision, hearing and eating,” she said. “I don’t know why I’m getting so much attention.”
She does have a theory to explain her long life. “That is what I want to ask a doctor,” she said. “When I was two-years-old, I had a 105 fever and Mama thought she was going to lose me. I think it killed all my germs. I never had
measles, chicken pox or mumps.”
The party was enjoyable, Cheatham said.
“It was fun to see ones I haven’t seen in a while, and it was good to see everyone enjoying visiting with each other,” she said.
Born Annie Belle Webb in Birmingham, Cheatham was the oldest of three children. She’s also the longest-living member of her family— they have records dating to the 1700s.
After graduating from Ensley High School, Cheatham worked at TCI (Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company) in Birmingham. She befriended a co-worker, Laura Jean Cheatham, and began writing letters to her friend’s brother, W.E. “Bill” Cheatham Jr., who was serving in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. The two were married July 6, 1945, and lived in a house they built in Hueytown.
While her husband worked as an engineer at Ingalls Iron Works, Cheatham raised their two daughters, Laura and Jane. She also spent
Belle Cheatham celebrated her 100th birthday in Hueytown on Jan. 25 with 60 friends and family members, including her 11 great-grandchildren. She also celebrated her birthday at a party in Georgia Feb. 1.
several years working with her father, brother and nephew at her father’s company, Dick Webb Insurance. The couple were married for 64 years until W.C.’s death in 2009.
Webb has traveled to almost every state, including North Carolina, Wyoming, Kentucky, Georgia, Massachusetts and California, as well as Canada and Mexico. She’s a lover of opera, especially Pavarotti.
Cheatham has two daughters, four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 14 nieces and nephews, 13 great-nieces and great-nephews and nine great-great-nieces and nephews. The youngest great-great-nephew was born on the evening of January 27, just hours before her 100th birthday.
Chatham said she still enjoys her life.
“I’m glad to be with my family,” she said. “I have two great-grandchildren graduating high school in May and I hope to be here for that.”
PHOTOS BY TRICE MEGGINSON
Get out there Enjoy all the outdoor activities West Jefferson County has to offer
BY JESSE CHAMBERS
It’s almost springtime, and nearly all of us will seize the opportunity to spend more time outside. Taking advantage of warm weather to enjoy outdoor recreation is a natural thing for us, and it feels great. But there’s also solid scientific evidence that outdoor activity benefits our physical and mental health.
Spending time in nature can reduce stress, improve mood, promote physical activity and boost our overall well-being, according to many online sources. Studies show that spending time in nature can improve our focus and creativity and even improve our sleep.
"The physiological response to being outside in nature is real, and it's measurable," says Michelle Kondo, a research social scientist with the U.S. Forest Service, at fs.usda.gov.
“So get outdoors and enjoy nature’s gift of wellness,” Kondo says.
Welcome to our second annual Spring Recreation Guide, which includes golf, hiking, fishing, amusement parks and other outdoor diversions in or near West Jefferson County.
Did we miss any of your favorite spots? If so, please let us know so that we can include them next year! You can reach us at jesse@ jbmcmedia.com
Golf
WOODWARD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
2141 Wheel Drive, Bessemer 205-424-5500 or 205-428-0307 golfwoodward.com
Woodward Golf & Country Club is a par 71 course that is 6,500 yards from the championship tees and has a natural, flowing terrain that accommodates golfers of all skill levels. The course is affordable and only 15 minutes from downtown Birmingham. Woodward is “challenging” and “requires accuracy off the tee and the ability to hit every club in your bag,” said David Walls, the facility’s board president. “It’s not your cookie-cutter golf course.” The course “has five tee boxes to make it playable for golfers of all skill levels,” said board member Greg Kennedy. Woodward was designed in 1916, making it one of the oldest courses in Alabama. “Woodward is the only course in the area that is not surrounded by houses and neighborhoods,” Kennedy said, calling the course a “unique natural experience.” Numerous improvements have been made at Woodward in recent years, including
Robert Trent Jones, Oxmoor Valley
COURTESY OF JONATHAN HOOMES, RTJ GOLF TRAIL
a new irrigation system that will keep the course in great condition year round, Walls said. The course is “a bargain – laid back and fun to play,” Kennedy said. Jeremy Kutsch, the club’s head golf professional, said that Woodward offers lessons for all skill levels. There is also a ballroom available to rent at affordable rates
BENT BROOK GOLF COURSE
7900 Dickey Springs Road, Bessemer
205-424-2368
bentbrook.com
Bent Brook Golf Course, founded by owner Jimmy Lee in 1988, is a public course that offers club-quality golf, as well as beautiful views and a pleasant atmosphere. Bent Brook consists of 27 holes on three courses – Graveyard, Brook and Windmill – and is enjoyable for players of all skill levels. The facility was fully renovated in 2016, and all of the greens offer AU Victory Grass bent grass, according to the course’s website. The three courses at Bent Brook “are challenging, but fun, making you feel like you’re playing at a private club,” says bhamnow.com.
FRANK HOUSE GOLF COURSE
801 Golf Course Road, Bessemer
205-424-9540 bessemeral.org/frank-house
Since it opened in 1972, the 100-acre Frank House Municipal Golf Course has given golfers in Western Jefferson County an enjoyable, low-cost alternative to more expensive courses. A par 72 regulationlength course, Frank House has Bermuda grass greens and tee options for all skill levels. It has a reputation among some golfers as a challenging course. "If you can play this course, you can play anywhere," a local golfer told AL.com in 2013 while playing a round at Frank House. "There's a lot of elevated greens. It's a nice golf course."
RTJ GOLF TRAIL AT OXMOOR VALLEY
100 SunBelt Parkway, Birmingham 205-942-1177
rtjgolf.com/oxmoorvalley
Sculpted from the peaks and valleys of the Appalachians on former mining land, the courses at the Oxmoor Valley facility offer a beautiful setting, with scenic forests and numerous creeks. The Ridge Course features numerous elevation changes and heavy tree cover, according to the website. Completely renovated in 2021, the Valley Course features new tees, bunkers and beautiful TifEagle greens. A third course, The Back Yard, is another fun option, with nine par 3 holes that play in a range from 60 yards to 132 yards. The Back Yard is a walking-only course with no water hazards and just a handful of bunkers so even a novice golfer can enjoy it.
Nature Preserves
MOSS ROCK NATURE PRESERVE
617 Preserve Way, Hoover 205-739-7141
hooveral.org/214/Moss-Rock-Preserve
The City of Hoover’s Moss Rock Preserve is a beautiful 349-acre nature preserve with forests, streams, waterfalls and large rock outcroppings,
as well as wildlife. The Preserve offers nearly 12 miles of hiking trails, and Boulder Field is a favorite among rock climbers. Moss Rock is “a great escape into nature,” wrote outdoor travel writer Breanna Wilson in Forbes magazine in 2020. “You have boulders. You have waterfalls. You have it all on this trail,” she said, suggesting that you “pack a picnic and bring the entire family.”
WATERCRESS DARTER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Thomas Spring, Bessemer fws.gov/refuge/watercress-darter 256-848-6833 mountainlongleaf@fws.gov
Measuring 23 acres, the Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge is the smallest national wildlife refuge in America. The watercress darter was discovered in Bessemer in 1964 at Glenn Springs by Samford University biologist Mike Howell and lives only in a handful of streams in the Birmingham area. It was listed as an endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1970. Activities at the refuge include photography and wildlife watching. The refuge, bordering Eastern Valley Road near Jonesboro Elementary, is unstaffed and managed by Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge in Anniston.
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
COURTESY OF TANNEHILL IRONWORKS HISTORICAL STATE PARK
Trails & Hiking
RED ROCK TRAIL SYSTEM
Various Jefferson County locations 205-417-2777
freshwaterlandtrust.org
The Red Rock Trail System is a master plan of trails, parks, bike lanes and sidewalks in Jefferson County, with a goal of connecting every resident to a greenspace within one mile of their home. This initiative promotes healthy living, supports alternative transportation and encourages appreciation of the county’s waterways, as each trail is organized into "corridors" that align with a major waterway. As of January, nearly 160 miles of trails have been completed, with Bessemer, Midfield and Fairfield each featuring trails that are part of the system.
“These trails are important community assets,” says Anna Massa Pires, Red Rock Trail System coordinator at Freshwater Land Trust. “We’re currently working on two exciting trail projects in the West Jefferson County area: the Valley Creek Rails to Trail and the Fairfield Trail. These projects aim to connect the cities of Midfield, Fairfield, and Birmingham, providing residents with safe infrastructure for walking, running, and biking. They promote an active lifestyle and offer alternative transportation options. Both projects are part of the Red Rock Action Plan, a proposed 36-mile trail loop around the Greater Birmingham Metro Area.” For an interactive map showing all the Red Rock trails, including those in Bessemer, Midfield and Fairfield, visit freshwaterlandtrust.org/find-a-trail.
BESSEMER RAIL TRAIL
Trailhead: Fairfax Avenue
The Bessemer Rail Trail sits on top of an old elevated mineral railway with plenty of shade and great views of the surrounding area. The multi-purpose paved trail measures 0.6 miles and has benches, lighting, picnic tables and safety fencing. This trail is the first of several rail trails the City of Bessemer plans to build. Some parking is available along Fairfax Avenue.
HIGH ORE LINE GREENWAY (MIDFIELD)
Trailheads: 600 Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Dr., Midfield (North) and 890 Wenonah Road, Birmingham (South)
This paved greenway runs for nearly three miles along a former railroad grade that Tennessee Coal and Iron used to move ore from Red Mountain to their Ensley furnace. Bridges along the route offer views of Valley Creek and the Bessemer Super Highway. Parking is available at the Jefferson County Western Health Center or the Venice Road Entrance to Red Mountain Park.
MLK JR. DRIVE GREENWAY (FAIRFIELD)
Trailheads: 7201 Aaron Aronov Drive and 6501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, both in Fairfield.
This concrete trail runs for nearly a mile parallel to Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. in Midfield and Fairfield and is one of several Red Rock trails that follow old streetcar lines. Parking is available at Western Hills Mall.
RED MOUNTAIN PARK
Entrances: 2011 Frankfurt Drive and 2019 Venice Road 205-202-6043 redmountainpark.org
Red Mountain Park (RMP) offers an immersive outdoor experience that blends history, recreation and natural beauty in the heart of Birmingham. Spanning 1,500 acres, RMP features 16-miles of multiuse trails perfect for running, hiking, biking or exploring the outdoors. One of the park's standout features is Remy’s Dog Park, named one of Southern Living’s "10 Great Southern Dog Parks." It offers three separate dog areas with plenty of room for play, as well as shaded benches for owners to relax while their pets enjoy the open space. The park also boasts a deep connection to Birmingham’s industrial past, with relics from the city’s 19th-century iron-ore mining industry scattered throughout. Visitors can learn about the history that shaped Birmingham’s growth, earning it the nickname "The Magic City." RMP offers lots of special programming each month, including guided history tours, wildlife ambassador programs, nature walks and native plant tours and workshops. The park also features a sensory trail and a historical audio tour, "Go Tell It on Red Mountain," offering unique ways to engage with nature and the rich stories of the land. The park's picturesque views offer sweeping sights of the city skyline and surrounding neighborhoods, making it a perfect spot for a picnic or a peaceful moment of reflection. Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve have joined together as Jefferson County Greenways, working collaboratively to protect and enhance the region’s natural spaces for future generations. RMP opens at 7 a.m. seven days a week.
TANNEHILL IRONWORKS HISTORICAL STATE PARK
12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla
205-477-5711
tannehillstatepark.org
Tannehill has over 1,500 acres of hiking and biking trails, as well as camping and rental cabins, and is the birthplace of Alabama’s iron and steel industry. “Tannehill is a great place to spend the day with lots of things to see and do,” said Park Superintendent Lisa Carroll. “It’s
Red Mountain Park
PHOTO BY GRAHAM YELTON
a quiet getaway but still in the heart of things.” The park also hosts a wide variety of special events, including the Easter EGGstravaganza Egg Hunt on March 22 and the Alabama Cycling Association Race on April 26-27. Tannehill will host its long-popular Trade Days each month through November, Over 300 vendors take part, with items including tools, clothing, jewelry, knives and furniture. Dates include March 15-16, April 19-20 and May 17-18.
Planned Red Rock Trails
VALLEY CREEK RAILS TO TRAIL
A 4.5-mile multi-use trail in West Jefferson County that will serve over 58,500 Birmingham residents. It will connect the High Ore Line to the Birmingham CrossPlex - at the Bus Rapid Transit station.
FAIRFIELD TRAIL (CORRIDOR D OF THE RED ROCK ACTION PLAN )
A 3.8-mile active transportation project that will connect Dr. MLK Blvd. end of the High Ore Line Greenway to the proposed Valley Creek Rails to Trail, linking the cities of Fairfield and Birmingham.
Other Diversions
ALABAMA ADVENTURE & SPLASH ADVENTURE 4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer 205-481-4750 alabamaadventure.com
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure combines an amusement park and a water park in one of the most popular attractions in the Birmingham area, drawing about 200,000 people annually. The owners, Koch Family Entertainment, have added numerous rides and water slides to the facility in recent years, and park officials told WestJeff Magazine in 2024 they’ve sought to offer their guests a clean facility, a friendly staff and good value. "We want every guest who comes through the park to have an incredible experience every single
time they come,” said Alex Ramsey, the facility’s human resources and marketing manager. Attractions include a steel roller coaster, The Cheddar Chase; several water slides, including Rocket Racer and The Slidewinder; and the Kahuna Wave Pool. There’s plenty of food, including crowd favorites like funnel cakes and fried Oreos. Splash Adventure offers live entertainment with popular dive and stunt shows. The 2025 season should mark the return of a fan favorite –Rampage, the big, wooden roller coaster that was built in 1998. It is 120 feet tall and has a top speed of 56 miles per hour. Rampage was taken out of commission for the 2024 season while undergoing an extensive renovation costing more than $3 million. At press time, park officials said that Rampage will likely not be ready for opening day, but they hope that it will be ready later in the season.
BESSEMER RECREATION CENTER
100 14th. St., Bessemer 205-425-0655
bessemeral.org/recreation-center
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adveture
Debardeleben Park
PHOTO BY MATTHEW ALLEN
COURTESY OF ALABAMA ADVENTURE & SPLASH ADVENTURE
Bessemer Recreation Center offers membership plans for all ages and features a pool, an oval running track, a fitness area and a gymnasium. Roosevelt Park, which is located adjacent to the Recreation Center, offers a walking trail, tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, an amphitheater and picnic pavilion. The center’s hours of operation Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
DEBARDELEBEN PARK
1623 Second Ave. N., Bessemer 205-965-5624 bessemeral.org/parks-and-recreation
DeBardeleben Park is a historic, 3-acre public park in downtown Bessemer that is a great spot to eat your lunch or meet a friend or just sit and enjoy nature. In 2013, Chris Eiland – curator of the Bessemer Hall of History Museum – told AL.com that the park is “a natural oasis in the middle of the city." The park features Bessemer's World War I monument, "Spirit of the American Doughboy,” and is used for events, including the Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival. Park hours are Monday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., including holidays, according to the city's web site.
Fishing
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
No recreation guide in the South would be complete without fishing. In fact, in 2022, the travel website guidesly.com called Bessemer a great destination point for anglers. “Bessemer offers a conveniently
located gateway to some of the state’s most prized water bodies, including the Black Warrior River and its tributaries, the Cahaba River and more,” the site said. Mud Creek in Tannehill State Park is cited as one of the “Top 16 Places to Fly Fish Alabama'' by the fishing website drifthook. com. The website fishingworks.com lists numerous fishing spots in Western Jefferson County, including several in Concord and McCalla
BUDDY VINES FISHING CAMP
1509 Buddy Vines Camp Road
Bessemer 205-260-4614
buddyvinescamp.com
One of the oldest family-owned businesses in Alabama, Buddy Vines Fishing Camp is located on Bankhead Lake on the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River. John C. “Buddy” Vines and his wife, Maria, currently operate the camp. The facility was founded by Vines’ grandfather in 1915. The camp provides swimming, boating and fishing. It features 15 cottages and 14 spaces for campers. The 1,200-square-foot Camp House is used for parties and other special events. The camp offers memberships, but you do not have to be a member to fish. The boat launch is public, and the fee is only $5. “People say we have the best launch on the entire river,” Vines told WestJeff Magazine in 2024. He said the camp is known for its warm, welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. The camp is a place to relax and unplug, to enjoy nature and to make memories with friends and family. “There is something about being on the river,” Vines said. “It erases your worries. You come back refreshed.”
Buddy Vines Fishing Camp
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Health & Wellness
Welcome to our Health & Wellness page, the newest addition to WestJeff Magazine. Each month, we share tips from a variety of sources showing you how to improve the quality of your life in simple, practical ways. Let us know if there’s a particular health or wellness topic you’d like to see us cover. Write to us at jesse@jbmcmedia.com.
by JESSE CHAMBERS
Spring cleaning is a fresh start
Spring is nearly here, and if you’re like most Americans it’s also time for spring cleaning.
In 2024, a Nextdoor survey found that 86% of U.S. adults planned to spring clean, and the American Cleaning Institute found that 80% of adults spring clean annually.
“Spring is considered the season of renewal, both in nature and in consumer or popular culture,” clinical psychologist Marni Amsellem tells vogue.com. “After a long winter, we’re eager to shed layers and activate. It feels good to do this in our homes as well.”
There are practical reasons for spring cleaning, of course. Clearing will help rid your home of dust, mold, and other allergens. You can eliminate home hazards, such as clutter, that can cause falls or other injuries. Cleaning and other chores also get your body moving and help you burn extra calories, according to numerous online sources. The American Heart Association even counts housework as moderate exercise.
But you may also experience other deeper, more personal benefits from spring cleaning. “Taking time each year to do a thorough deep clean in our homes is much more than just an obligatory task – it’s an opportunity for self-care,” says psychotherapist Amy Morin at
verywellmind.com. “Not only does decluttering your home come with numerous physical benefits, but there’s evidence indicating that it could even enhance your mental health.”
Spring cleaning can not only declutter your house but also help you clear your head and feel calmer and more organized. “Cleaning and organizing can help us feel mastery over our immediate worlds,” Amsellem says. “A lot of people do find cleaning to be very satisfying, but also to be a very good way of managing stress or anxiety,” clinical psychologist Dawn Potter tells vogue.com. “Having a clean and organized home means you know where everything is, which can help you feel in control.”
Spring cleaning can give you the satisfying feeling that you’ve dramatically improved your living situation.
“Cleaning produces a tangible result that we can both see and feel,” Potter says at health.clevelandclinic.org.
“We can look at it afterward and think, ‘Oh, that looks great!’ It gives us the satisfaction of doing something meaningful.”
Living in a messy, cluttered house has even been connected to mental health issues, such as depression, and “it’s likely that the association is a two-way street,” Morin says. In other words, mental health issues may drain a person’s motivation to clean, and as the chores pile up, the person may feel even worse.
“Spring cleaning can help you feel a sense of accomplishment,” Morin says. A complete cleaning may also motivate you to get other areas of your life in order. “Getting the house in order can give you confidence that you can tackle another goal, like getting more exercise or reading more books.” Morin says. In fact, “good habits can have a snowball effect,” she says.
For example, “You might feel inspired to get more exercise now that you’ve removed the clutter surrounding your treadmill,” Morin says.
She also cites studies showing that clutter is distracting and has been linked to procrastination. If nothing else, spring cleaning may be “a second chance to make good on that New Year's resolution,” suggests Lauren Piro at goodhousekeeping.com. “Did you resolve to clean out your linen closet, take stock of your pantry, or plan a playroom garage sale this year?”
Spring cleaning is a chance for you to get a fresh start on your year. “A well-organized bathroom or redecorated living room might help your brain make that shift that you’re entering into a new phase of the year,” Morin says.
The time-honored ritual of spring clearing may even help you restart your whole life. After all – as we discuss in this month’s installment of The West Beat – spring is a chance for rebirth. And that rebirth can begin with something as simple as cleaning out your house and purging things you no longer need, things that hold you back or hold you down.
PHOTO BY GRAHAM YELTON, COURTESY OF RED MOUNTAIN PARK
Pleasant Grove Elementary Announces Superior Spartan Ambassadors
Students from Pleasant Grove Elementary School were recently named Superior Spartan Ambassadors for the school. The chosen students displayed leadership qualities and are great role models for other children within the school.
Pleasant Grove Lady Spartans Named All-County Basketball Players
Three student athletes from Pleasant Grove High School Lady Spartans Basketball Team were recently named to the All-County Team. Congratulations to Kayla Lacey, Aniya Pettaway and Kasi Chambers on this incredible achievement.
Hueytown High School Adaptive Basketball Team Wins Championship
Congratulations to the Hueytown High School Adaptive Basketball Team for winning the Jefferson County Adaptive Basketball Tournament for the second year in a row. The tournament challenges perceptions about what people with disabilities can do.
Kristen Ferguson Awarded McCalla Elementary Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Kristen Ferguson for being named McCalla Elementary School Teacher of the Year. She was recognized for being a team player and supportive mentor and being passionate about helping students learn and grow.
Katie Hyde Named McAdory Elementary Teacher of the Month
Congratulations to Katie Hyde for being awarded McAdory Elementary School November Teacher of the Month. She goes above and beyond to support her students and foster a strong sense of community among educators. Her efforts to bring joy and connection to the school include Christmas tree decorating, organizing the McAdory Social and hosting Dipsgiving and a Cookie Swap.
McCalla Elementary First Graders Celebrate
101 Days of School
First grade students at McCalla Elementary School celebrated 101 days of school by dressing up as dalmatians from “101 Dalmatians,” the classic Disney film.
McAdory Elementary Students Enjoy a Snow Day
Students from McAdory Elementary School had a fun day playing in the snow on January 10.
Oak Grove Elementary Enjoy 100th Day of School
Students at Oak Grove Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing in fun costumes as adorable elderly people.
Bessemer City High School’s Emanuel Ruffin Awarded Football Scholarship
Junior Emanuel Ruffin of Bessemer City High School has received a football scholarship offer from The University of Alabama, adding to an impressive list of offers that includes The University of Florida, The University of Georgia, The University of Texas and Vanderbilt University.
Pleasant Grove Elementary Celebrates 100 Days of School
Students at Pleasant Grove Elementary had fun recently as they dressed as if they were 100 years old to celebrate the 100th day of school.
Oak Grove High School Students’
Art Displayed at State Art Show
Oak Grove High School students Lillian Robuck and Karoline Taylor had artwork chosen to represent Jefferson County at the State Superintendent's Art Show in Mobile. Of the nearly 200 submissions to the Jefferson County show, only 10 elementary and 10 secondary pieces were chosen for the state show.
Oak Grove Elementary Receives ViewSonic Panels
Oak Grove Elementary is grateful to the Jefferson County ViewSonic installation team for recently installing six new touchscreen interactive ViewSonic panels for teachers to integrate into their classroom instruction. The ViewSonic panels are highresolution interactive displays that facilitate collaboration in the workplace or classroom.
Knights of Columbus Donate to Pleasant Grove Elementary
The St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Knights of Columbus recently made a generous donation to Pleasant Grove Elementary to support the students with everyday classroom needs.
The world-famous Broadway musical, “Les Miserables,” will fill the stage at the
Western Area Events
Feb. 3: Pleasant Grove City Council. 6 p.m. Pleasant Grove City Hall, 501 Park Road. The Pleasant Grove City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. 205-744-1723. cityofpg.com.
March 3: Pleasant Grove City Council. 6 p.m. Pleasant Grove City Hall, 501 Park Road. The Pleasant Grove City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. 205-744-1723. cityofpg.com
March 3: Fairfield City Council. 6-8 p.m. Fairfield City Hall, 4701 Gary Ave. The Fairfield City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. 205-788-2492. cityoffairfieldal.org
March 4: Hueytown Board Of Zoning Adjustments. 4:30-5 p.m. City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 1318 Hueytown Road. 205-497-0522. hueytownal.gov
March 4: Bessemer City Council. 6 p.m. Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Ave. N. The Council meets the first Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. 205-424-4060. bessemeral.org
March 4: Brighton City Council. 6 p.m. Brighton City Hall, 3700 Main Street. The Brighton City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. 205-428-9547.
March 6: Jefferson County Commission. 9 a.m. 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Room 270, Birmingham. The Commission meets on the second floor of the County Courthouse downtown in the Commission Chambers. 205-325-5300. jccal.org
March 6, 13, 20 and 27: District 8 Walking Group. Birmingham Crossplex, 2331 Bessemer Road. Each Thursday at 8 a.m., meet at the CrossPlex Starbucks for a coffee and a casual 1.5 mile loop. Walkers of all abilities and speeds are welcome. Sponsored by the Freshwater Land Trust. freshwaterlandtrust. org/get-involved/events
March 8: Girls Day Out Spring Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hueytown Recreation Center. 1348 Hueytown Road. The Hueytown Chamber of Commerce is hosting its second annual Girls Day Out Spring Market with boutique clothing, home decor, homemade treats, handmade soaps, candles and more. For details, call 205-491-7010 or go to hueytownchamber.com
BJCC Concert Hall March 25-30.
PHOTO BY WIKIMEDIA USER THIBAUT MARION. OWN WORK, CC BY-SA 4.0
March 10: Midfield City Council. 6 p.m. Midfield City Hall, 725 Bessemer Super Highway. The Midfield City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. 205-923-7578. cityofmidfield.com
LEFT: Veteran stand-up comic Mike Epps will headline the We Them Ones Comedy Tour at Legacy Arena March 16. BELOW: The Exceptional Foundation’s 21st Annual Chili Cookoff will be held March 1 at Brookwood Village
March 11: Bessemer City Council. 9 a.m. Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Ave. N. The Council holds a planning session on the second Tuesday of each month in the multi-purpose room on the first floor of City Hall. 205-424-4060. bessemeral.org
March 11: Hueytown City Council. Hueytown City Hall, 1318 Hueytown Road. The Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The pre-meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and the regular meeting begins at 6 p.m. 205-491-7010. hueytownal.gov
March 11: Bessemer Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals. Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Ave. N. The city’s Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals meets on the second Tuesday of each month. For meeting times, call 205424-4060. bessemeral.org
March 13: Art Show. Hueytown Recreation Center. 1348 Hueytown Road. The Hueytown Arts Council presents its sixth annual Art Show featuring the artwork of local students and adults. More information is available at hueytownarts.org.
March 16: Fairfield City School Board. 6 p.m. Fairfield Board of Education, Gladys T. Coleman Boardroom, 6405 Avenue D. Fairfield. The five-member school board meets on the third Thursday of each month. 205-783-6850. fairfieldschoolsystem.com
March 17: Fairfield City Council. 6-8 p.m. Fairfield City Hall, 4701 Gary Ave. The Fairfield City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. 205-788-2492. cityoffairfieldal.org
March 17: Pleasant Grove City Council. 6 p.m. Pleasant Grove City Hall, 501 Park Road. The Pleasant Grove City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. 205-744-1723. cityofpg.com
March 18: Brighton City Council. 6 p.m. Brighton City Hall, 3700 Main Street. The Brighton City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. 205-428-9547.
March 18: Bessemer City Council. 9 a.m. Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Ave. N. The Council meets the third Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. 205-424-4060. bessemeral.org.
March 18: Bessemer Planning and Zoning Commission. Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Ave. N. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month. For meeting times, call 205-424-4060. bessemeral.org
March 18: Hueytown Planning & Zoning Commission. 5-6 p.m. City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 1318 Hueytown Road. This nine-member board, appointed by the mayor and City Council, meets on the third Tuesday of each month. 205-497-0522. hueytownal.gov
March 18: Women in Business Luncheon. Hueytown Recreation Center. 1348 Hueytown Road. The Hueytown Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Women in Business Luncheon, a chance for business women to come together, network and learn from each other. For more information, call 205-491-7010 or go to hueytownchamber.com.
PUBLIC DOMAIN PHOTO BY KRISTEN WONG
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March 20: Jefferson County Commission. 9 a.m. 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Room 270, Birmingham. The Commission meets on the second floor of the County Courthouse downtown in the Commission Chambers. 205-325-5300. jccal.org.
March 24: Midfield City Council. 6 p.m. Midfield City Hall, 725 Bessemer Super Highway. The Midfield City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. 205-923-7578. cityofmidfield.com
March 24: Bessemer Beautification Board. Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Ave. N. The city’s Beautification Board meets on the fourth Monday of each month. For meeting times, call 205-424-4060. bessemeral.org.
March 25: Hueytown City Council. Hueytown City Hall, 1318 Hueytown Road. The Council typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, however this month the meeting will be held on the second and third Tuesday, due to the holiday schedule.. The pre-meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and the regular meeting begins at 6 p.m. 205-491-7010. hueytownal.gov
Ongoing: Exercise classes. Legacy YMCA, 1501 Fourth Ave S.W., Bessemer. Legacy presents a wide variety of exercise classes for members year round, including swimming, aerobics, aquacise, yoga, cycling, Zumba and Power HITT. Legacy also offers lots of youth sports, camps and health and wellness programs. For details, call 205-426-1211 or go to legacyymca.org.
Ongoing: Classes and workshops.
Bessemer Public Library, 400 19th St. N. Bessemer. The library presents a wide range of classes, workshops and other activities for children, teens and adults. Adult classes include nutrition, computers and selfpublishing. Activities for children include a toddler playgroup and Pre-K storytimes. 205-428-7882. bessemerlibrary.com.
Other Area Events
March 1: Chili Cookoff. 10:30 a.m. Brookwood Village Parking Lot, 780 Brookwood Village. The Exceptional Foundation’s largest annual event is the Chili Cook-Off, which was named Best Community Event by Mountain Brook Magazine and Best Annual Charity Event by About Town Magazine. All proceeds from the event – featuring live music, a kids’ zone, and all the chili you can eat – directly benefits the programs at The Exceptional Foundation. For more information, call 205-8700776 or go to exceptionalfoundation.org/chili.
March 1- 2 & 7-9: “Peter Pan.” Showtimes vary. BJCC Concert Hall. 2100 Richard Arrington Blvd. N. The Alabama Ballet, under the leadership of Artistic Director Christopher Stuart, explores the question as to how Peter Pan ended up in Neverland with all the characters that audiences know and love from the classic story. For tickets and information, call 205322-4300 or go to alabamaballet.org.
March 15: St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 1:30 p.m. Five Points South, 20th Street S. Get ready to paint the town green as Birmingham’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches into the heart of downtown. This celebration of Irish culture features floats, live music and other diversions. For information, go to stpatsfivepoints.com.
The Monster Jam truck rally will be held March 29 at Protective Stadium.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MONSTER JAM
Hueytown Arts Council presents its sixth annual Art Show on March 13.
March 15-16: Shen Yun: China Before Communism. March 15 at 7 p.m. and March 16 at 2 p.m.
BJCC Concert Hall. 2100 Richard Arrington Blvd. N. Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the incredible art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun blends stunning costuming, high-tech backdrops and an orchestra. For tickets and information, go to bjcc.org/upcoming-events.
March 16: We Them Ones Comedy Tour. 8 p.m. Legacy Arena. 1001 19th Street N. Prepare for a night of non-stop laughter featuring Mike Epps, Kountry Wayne, Karlous Miller, Lil Duval, Corey Holcomb, Tony Roberts and Bubba Dub. For tickets and information, go to bjcc.org/ upcoming-events.
March 22: SEC Gymnastics Championship. 2:30 p.m. Legacy Arena. 1001 19th Street N. Witness gymnastics at its finest at the SEC Gymnastics Championship. Featuring the most talented gymnasts from powerhouse universities, this championship showcases incredible strength, precision and artistry as teams compete for the coveted title. For tickets and information, go to secsports.com.
March 29: Monster Jam. 5 p.m. Protective Stadium. 1020 24th Street N. The all-ages Monster Jam monster truck show features world-class drivers and recognizable trucks doing stunts and taking part in fierce competitions. For tickets and information, go to bjcc.org/upcoming-events.
March 25-30: Les Misérables. Showtimes vary. BJCC Concert Hall. 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N. Experience the timeless story of love, resilience, and redemption. Don’t miss this breathtaking production of the world’s most beloved musical, featuring iconic songs like "I Dreamed a Dream" and "One Day More.” For tickets and information, go to bjcc.org/ upcoming-events.
Through March 15: Kate Meissner, Alex Chitty, Juried Student Exhibition. UAB Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, 1221 10th Ave. S. AEIVA is featuring three concurrent exhibitions: Paintings by Los Angeles-based artist Kate Meissner; sculptural and photographic work by Chicago artist Alex Chitty; and the annual Juried Student Exhibition, with art by UAB students selected by Chitty. AEIVA is open to the public from noon-5 p.m.,Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free. For more information, call 205-975-6436 or go to uab.edu/aeiva.
The Hueytown Chamber of Commerce will host its Women in Business Luncheon on March 18.
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