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Dr. Donald Wilson’s book, “The Alabama Bomber Boys,” tells the stories of Alabamians who served in the Eighth Army Air Force unit during World War II. The book’s official release day is Memorial Day. unbr oken Gold Star families bond to salute memories of loved ones life page 12
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r. Donald Wilson’s resume is impressive. He served for 25 years in the United States Air Force and worked for five years teaching at the Air Force Academy. Then he spent another quarter of a century as a military history professor at Samford University. But the Vestavia Hills resident isn’t interested in talking about himself. His passion is telling the story of the generation that he said won World War II, saving America and the world from the nightmare of Nazism. Wilson released his book, “The Alabama Bomber Boys” in 2008, chronicling Alabamians who served during the war in the legendary Eighth Army Air Force unit, which became the greatest air armada of all time. He spent years doing research prior
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A Shar ing Affair Event celebrates Fleming display at Aldridge Gardens about town page 4
Fant asy Fundr aiser Exhibit inspires Museum Ball’s theme social page 18
Tops in Teac hin g Vestavia’s Brown is Alabama Teacher of the Year school page 28
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Recognizing First Responders The Vestavia Hills Sunrise Rotary Club honored first responders April 25 at the First Responder Picnic and Celebration at Mountaintop Baptist Church. This was the first year the event was open to the public. The celebration featured a shrimp boil, corn hole and other games, vendors, and music by The Castors. “I think the event went very well, especially considering this was the first year we made it open to the public,” Troy Hendrixson, upcoming president, said. “We estimate we had around 500 people in attendance, and it probably would have been much more if the storm wouldn’t have settled in.” Ken Lass of Alabama’s 13 was the emcee for the program, which included door prizes for police officers and firefighters and their families who attended donated by businesses in the Over the Mountain area. The Vestavia Hills Fire Department and Police Department also had several of their vehicles on display. Tickets were $10 in advance and $12 at the door. The Sunrise Rotary used the proceeds to purchase an ATV to donate to the city of Vestavia Hills. The ATV will be used by both the police department and the fire department. The Rotary club also donated proceeds to the We the People competition team at Vestavia Hills High School. “I think events like these, recognizing the work of our area First Responders, are important,” Hendrixson said. “We go about our daily lives not always realizing the job they do until we truly need them. “If I’m not mistaken, Vestavia Hills is recognized as the safest community in the state of Alabama, which is a direct result of the work of our police and firefighters. We need to toot our horn and recognize them for this fine achievement.” ❖
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curb, so it’s going to hard to break it on’t look now, but summer to your arms that the only way out of is almost upon us, the season this predicament is to do more of the when women all over America same, and this time, with a little more pull out their sunglasses, roll up their oomph. sleeves and…recoil in horror. Oh yes, Oh sure, there are women out my friend. Those are indeed your there who routinely prepare for this arms. seasonal eventuality by working out You probably haven’t seen them in on their Curl-o-matics over the winter. their full – glory -- for a while. With To them, I say, “Good for you,” and I all the winter weather (and the spring mean that in a kind and kind of genuthaw and the re-winter freeze again), ine way. Really. These are the same your arms have been tucked away in women who start seedlings in egg carsleeves for months and months, sometons in April instead of waiting for the times under many cozy layers, and annuals glut at the garden centers, the apparently, they have been having a ones who have their Christmas shopwonderful rest because they are now Sue Murphy ping done in September, the kind who, visibly a lot more relaxed than when if they are kind at all, do not menthey began their hiatus last October. tion these things to those of us who A lot. Think personal dolman are not so logistically inclined. sleeves. Think flying squirrel. ‘Don’t look now, but Another fun thing: If your skin Sadly, upper arm loosey-gooseysummer is almost is of the paler persuasion, your winness is not usually counted as a upon us, the season ter sleeve hibernation has left your woman’s best feature. You never hear anyone say, “Did you see when women all over arms the color of day-old oatmeal, ghastly hue of those deep-water Mavis’ arm flaps? I’ll bet she has a America pull out their the fish who never see the sun. Your six-foot wingspan! How I envy that sunglasses, roll up feet also pale during their winter woman.” Nope. cover-up, but you can revive them Arm extension is a peculiarly their sleeves and… with a zippy manicure before they female phenomenon, and I know we recoil in horror...’ slip into sandals. There’s no such shouldn’t care. A strong, confident thing as an arm-i-cure, and unless woman would simply say, “To heck you want to risk heat stroke through with it,” declare an As Is summer continued summer layering, your and let her arms flutter as they may, poor arms won’t be slipping into but my guess is that, equally inflictanything. They’re just going to be hung out there for ed, even Wonder Woman would slip off to her Wonder the world to see. Cave and do a few rounds of bicep curls. So, here’s what I’m thinking: Those of us who And that’s the kicker. The only way to fix the situmissed the Curl-o-matic interlude should band together, ation is through concentrated physical exertion. It’s seek each other out at barbecues and garden parties, hard to understand why this is necessary. Even though close ranks and try to create a new pale, wobbly norm. your skin is slack, your arms have not been slackers. We’ll put on happy faces and try not to think about the All winter, they’ve been lifting and toting and scrubfact that the swimming pools will soon be opening, that bing and hugging. They’ve stuffed turkeys and decked the halls and dyed Easter eggs. They’ve pushed grocery someone will eventually want to go to the beach, and that will mean (shudder) bare legs. Oh, the horror. ❖ carts and vacuum cleaners and dragged trashcans to the
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Publisher & Editor: Maury Wald Features Writer & Copy Editor Donna Cornelius Staff Writers: Kaitlin Candelaria, Emily Williams Editorial Assistant: Stacie Galbraith Sports: Lee Davis Contributors: Susan Murphy, June Mathews, William C. Singleton III, Emil Wald, Marvin Gentry, Lee Walls Jr., Bryan Bunch, Liz Ellaby Advertising Sales: Suzanne Wald, Julie Trammell Edwards, Tommy Wald Intern: Tyler Waldrep Vol. 25, No. 10
Over The Mountain Journal is a suburban bi-weekly newspaper delivered to Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Hoover and North Shelby County areas. Subscriptions for The Journal are available for $24 yearly. Mail to: Over the Mountain Journal, P.O. Box 660502, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. Phone: (205) 823-9646. E-mail the editorial department at editorial@otmj.com. E-mail our advertising department at ads@otmj.com. Find us on the Web at otmj.com. Copyright 2015 Over The Mountain Journal, Inc. All rights reserved. The Journal is not responsible for return of photos, copy and other unsolicited materials submitted. To have materials returned, please specify when submitting and provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope. All materials submitted are subject to editorial review and may be edited or declined without notification.
over the Mountain Views On May 15, Barber Motorsports Park hosted the Mountain Brook Car Rally in Mountain Brook Village to kick-off the first-annual Barber Historics. We asked car enthusiasts in attendance...
If you could own any vintage car, what would it be?
“If I could own any car it would be a Porsche 356 from the 1960s.” Melba Poe North Shelby
“A ‘67 Austin-Healey 3000.” Leroy Willingham North Shelby
“That’s a tough question, because I built my car to look like my dream car. I think my favorite would be a ‘68 Camaro 30z.” David Goodwin Vestavia Hills
“I would love to own a 60s Giulietta Sprint Speciale” Tony Poe North Shelby
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Ken Jackson of Hoover has collected Frank Fleming’s artwork for over 20 years. Three years ago, he donated his pieces to Aldridge Gardens, gifting them with the largest collection of Frank Fleming’s artwork available to the public. Fleming will be at Aldridge Gardens on May 28 for an event showcasing the collection.
May 21 HOOVER
Art Reception Hoover Library A reception honoring David Diodate, the gallery’s featured artist this month, is at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Elin Glenn at 739-7124.
May 22 HOOVER
By Kaitlin Candelaria Aldridge Gardens now boasts the largest public collection of Frank Fleming artwork thanks to Hoover resident Ken Jackson. Jackson has been an avid collector of Fleming’s work for over 20 years, describing it as mystical and whimsical. “I collect them because when I look at his work, it makes me smile,” Jackson said. “It makes me think. It’s very introspective work. I find it entertaining. The first significant piece I bought, I bought it because when I looked at it I actually laughed out loud.” Fleming is an Alabama-native who is internationally known for his bronze sculpting. His work has been displayed in museums around the country since the mid-1970’s. Jackson, former president and CEO of Dudley C. Jackson, is well
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May 28 Event Celebrates Fleming Display at Aldridge Gardens Jackson said. “These things are critknown in the Hoover community ters, and they really belong in a for his involvement. He works with garden. When the time came the Community Foundation to decide where to put these, I and founded the Remy Fund thought, I’ve been friends with for Pets and Animal Services Eddie and Kay Aldridge for and is also responsible for the over 30 years, I live in Hoover, donation of Remy’s Dog Park and these animals really at Red Mountain Park. He has belong in a garden.” donated his services as an aucThree years ago, Jackson tioneer to many nonprofits in Frank Fleming donated the majority of his the Over the Mountain area. collection to Aldridge Gardens, which Jackson is now at a point in his unfortunately was unable to facilitate life when he wants to cut back, he a public display. Seeing this, Jackson said. That’s what inspired him to teamed up with Terry Beckham to donate his Frank Fleming collection. create a display. Beckham is an exhi“So I had all this bronze, but bitions designer at the Birmingham where did I go (to donate it)?”
Museum of Art. “I basically told them I would pay for the display and the design,” Jackson said. “To say it’s museum quality would be an understatement. Beckham did all of the measuring and designing, and now, we’re announcing the vitalization of this display.” On May 28, the Over the Mountain community is invited to come celebrate the new display at Aldridge Gardens. The event, Frank Fleming: An Evening with Artist, will showcase the new exhibit and give attendees the opportunity to talk to Fleming. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6 p.m. Fleming will speak at 7 p.m. Tickets are $100 and will be limited. All proceeds will be donated to Aldridge Gardens. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.aldridgegardens.com. ❖
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Coasterthon Splash Adventure Waterpark A five-hour “coasterthon” will benefit Children’s of Alabama. Participants will begin riding the Rampage at 4 a.m. after check-in and breakfast and will continue riding through 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.childrensal.org. BIRMINGHAM
Cheers! Good People Brewing Co. This fundraiser benefiting the Homewood Library Foundation and the Homewood Rotary Foundation will begin at 5 p.m. The event includes music by the J.D. Baker Band, food from Nabeel’s and raffle prizes. Tickets are $30. For more information, visit www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Tues., May 26 HOMEWOOD
Coding for Girls Homewood Public Library This new club is geared towards empowering girls grades 6-12 who are interested in the computer science field. From 4-6 p.m., girls are invited to come learn about coding with John K. Johnstone, associate professor at UAB. For more information, visit www. homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Wed., May 27 BIRMINGHAM
Rickwood Classic Rickwood Field The Birmingham Barons will return to America’s oldest in-use ballpark for the 20th annual baseball game benefiting the Friends of Rickwood. The game starts at 12:30 p.m. General admission is $10. Groups of 10 or more can buy tickets for $8 each. For more information, call 988-3200. HOOVER
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens Field Trip Bibb County Glades The Bibb County Glades encompass over 400 acres and feature eight species of plants that grow only there. The trip will include a stop to observe farmed Cahaba lilies in bloom. Tickets are $60 for members and $70 for nonmembers. For more information, visit www.bbgardens.org.
Thurs., May 28 HOMEWOOD
Super Readers Training Academy Summer Reading Kickoff Homewood Public Library The library will celebrate the kickoff of the summer reading program with a superhero-themed evening. The event includes games, crafts and snacks from 6-8 p.m. For more information, visit www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Fri., May 29 MOUNTAIN BROOK
Standing Room Only Emmet O’Neal Library Ages 21 and up are invited to Bad Art Night at 7 p.m. Participants will compete to create the worst art for a selection of prizes. The event is free. For more information, visit www.eolib.org or call 879-0459.
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Baby Bird Shower Alabama Wildlife Center Visitors can bring a gift from the center’s Amazon wish list and tour the baby bird nursery and aviaries. The event, May 30, starts at 11 a.m. Children’s activities and refreshments will be available as well as items for purchase. For more information, visit www.awrc.org. HOOVER
Free Friday Flicks Veterans Park Alagasco and Fox 6 present Free Friday Flicks every Friday night, kicking off May 29 with “Big Hero 6.” Families are invited to bring picnics and watch movies on a 30-foot outdoor screen at dusk. Food will be available to purchase. For the movie schedule, visit the Free Friday Flicks Facebook page.
Sat., May 30 BIRMINGHAM
The Color Run BJCC This 5K run will begin at 8 a.m. at the BJCC. This year, the selected charity and beneficiary will be Children’s of Alabama. Registration is $45. Teams of four may register for $39.50 per person.
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Summer Reading Kickoff Party North Shelby Public Library The Summer Reading Program will kick off at 10 a.m. with inflatables, refreshments, games, face painting and more. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit www. northshelbylibrary.org.
June 1-July 31 MOUNTAIN BROOK
Gross Out Camp Birmingham Botanical Gardens This award-winning camp offers hands-on biology for students entering
grades 1-7. Registration is $200 for members and $225 for non-members. Before and after care is available for $25. For date options and more information, visit www.bbgardens.org or call 414-3950.
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L.Y.L.A.S. Girls Organization Hoover Public Library This annual formal affair will celebrate L.Y.L.A.S.’s first year. The nonprofit organization is devoted to developing young girls’ physical, mental and social skills. The plated dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and benefits the Autism Society of Alabama. Admission is free. For more information, call 3565489 or visit www.hooverlibrary.org.
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Cornelius Bennett Golf Challenge Greystone Golf and Country Club This event starts at 11:30 a.m. with lunch. The challenge begins with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. and ends with an awards dinner at 5:30 p.m. Registration ends May 21. Proceeds benefit Children’s Village. For more information, call 925-0074.
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Animal Superheroes Homewood Public Library Members of 4H will show animals and discuss their superhero qualities from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the library’s large auditorium. For more information, visit www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org. HOOVER
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“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” Virginia Samford Theatre The Dane Peterson Theatre Series presents the Tony Award-winning musical in the Martha Moore Sykes Studio Theatre at Virginia Samford Theatre. Tickets for the opening night gala are $45. Tickets for the show are $25 and available at www. virginiasamfordtheatre.org or by calling 251-1206.
Wed., June 3 HOOVER
Young CPA Charity Golf Tournament Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail This tournament raises money for The Exceptional Foundation and the Alabama Society of CPAs. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch and a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Registration is $175 for individual golfers. For more information, contact Alexa Dreher at adreher@
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Fri., June 5 First Friday Reception Artists Incorporated This free event includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, music and a chance to meet this month’s featured artists, Doris Coley, Rick McCary, Barbara Prior and Lowell Vann. For more information, visit www.artistsincorporated.com or call 979-8990.
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Hydrangeas Under the Stars Aldridge Gardens Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey and Carolyn Ivey will host the Gardens’ premiere fundraiser and gala. A reception and silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and a live auction at 7 p.m. Individual tickets are $200. Table options are available. For more information and tickets, visit www. aldridgegardens.com. NORTH SHELBY
Hoofin’ It Trail Run Indian Springs School This 5K/10K race benefits Special Equestrians, an organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding to persons with disabilities. The race begins at 8 a.m. Registration is $30. The rate will increase on race day. To register, visit www.specialequest.org.
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Birmingham’s favorite cast-iron friend will blow out the birthday candles at Vulcan’s Birthday Bash June 7. Vulcan is the world’s largest cast iron statue. It was designed in 1904, forged from iron mined in the Birmingham area, and presented at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. This year’s event will celebrate 111 years of Vulcan towering over the Birmingham area. The outdoor festival will begin at noon and feature music, games and birthday refreshments. The event also includes a Home Depot kids’ workshop, a performance by the Birmingham Children’s Theatre, an archeology dig and prize wheel from Red Mountain Park, a rock climbing wall, native Alabama animals from the Birmingham Zoo, face painting and more. The annual birthday bash began in 2004 when Vulcan Park reopened to the public. The park, which includes 10 acres, closed in 1999 for repairs and remodeling while Vulcan himself was transported to Robinson Iron in Alexander City for revitalization. What was intended to be a one-time event to celebrate the reopening of the park and the restoration of Vulcan has now become an annual festival. The event has grown each year, park officials said. Brick pavers purchased during the 2014 Brick Paver campaign will also be unveiled at the birthday event. Parking for guests is limited, but a free shuttle will be available. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at www.visitvulcan.com. ❖
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PrideFest 2015 Sloss Furnace This all-day outdoor music/food festival hosted by Central Alabama Pride Inc. will begin at 10 a.m. Headlining this year will be Deborah Cox, Grammy-nominated recording artist. The event is free. Parking will be available on site. For more information, call 834-0130.
Art in the Gardens Aldridge Gardens Some 60 local artisans will compete for category and best of show awards in this juried open-air show. Entries include paintings, mixed media, jewelry, woodworking and more. The event is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit www.aldridgegardens. com. BIRMINGHAM
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Texas Hold’em Friedman Foundation The Knesseth Israel Congregation will hold a poker tournament, casino night and Scotch tasting at 6 p.m. Admission is $60 and can be paid at the door. For more information, call 969-5913.
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Viva Health Starlight Gala Alys Stephens Center Comedian and TV host Jay Leno is the star of the biggest fundraiser of the year for UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center. Leno will perform an evening of comedy June 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $125 and include a cocktail reception. VIP packages are also available. For more information, call 975-4012.
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Marc Phillips and Groovedaddy WorkPlay Theatre This concert at 8 p.m. features rhythm and blues, rock and roll, jazz, Motown, ballads, blues, funk and contemporary gospel. Tickets are $12. There is an additional $3 charge for guests under 21. Ticket holders under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To purchase tickets, visit www. workplay.com.
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Hats and Heels Tea Vulcan Park Girls Redefining Our Worth, a youth enrichment program for girls in grades 6-12, will host its summer tea fundraiser from 1-3 p.m. Hats are encouraged. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for ages 14 and under. All proceeds benefit the organization’s first youth conference in August. For more information, email growgirlss@gmail.com or call Autumn Cohn at 323-470-2293.
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QuiltFest Oak Mountain Middle School The Birmingham Quilters Guild’s biennial event will feature a raffle, free demonstrations and more from 10 a.m.5 p.m. both days. Proceeds will benefit the Lakeshore Foundation Lima Foxtrot project. Admission is $7 for both days. For more information, email Becky Blair at beckyblair53@yahoo.com. ❖
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Stacey Davis is no stranger to the film world. As an entertainment lawyer and a board member for the Sidewalk Film Festival, she is immersed daily in some of Birmingham’s freshest talent. “I’ve been writing for the last eight years, and it really just felt like I was getting to the point where I was watching my clients do all these amazing things, whether it was making a film or publishing a novel,” Davis said. “I started to get this itch to turn my hobby into something more.” Davis began putting together a short film comedy script called “The Sibling Code” last fall. The script, which will play out to be about 10 minutes long, follows a pair of very different squabbling siblings who have to come together to plan a funeral. Davis said she drew inspiration from her relationship with her brother while the two were growing up. “It’s a really fun ride,” she said. “We take a really unique look at siblings and into the idea that siblings act as both private tormentors and public protectors. You can say anything you want to a sibling, but if anyone else tries it, they’ll get a knuckle sandwich.” Davis said she has always looked up to Roberta Munroe, a renowned short filmmaker. Munroe offers a service where she will review and consult on clients’ short scripts for a fee and offer advice. “She wrote a book several years ago called ‘How Not to Make a Short Film,’ and I read it and found
it to be so insightful and useful,” Davis said. “My husband and I thought if we were going to put any money into this, we wanted to make sure the script was the best it could be, so we shot it off to Roberta.” Davis said Munroe called them personally to say she loved the film
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Stacey Davis drew inspiration for “The Sibling Code” from her own relationship with her older brother, above, growing up.
and wanted to be a part of “The Sibling Code.” As it turned out, Munroe had been searching for a comedy to direct, Davis said. That phone call took place in late January, and filming begins this month. Davis said the project has snowballed very quickly. Rojo, a popular restaurant on
Highland Ave., hosted a very successful fundraiser March 31 to help the Davises raise funds for the film. “The crowd was absolutely fantastic,” Davis said. “I can’t say enough good things about Rojo. Since the beginning, they’ve been so supportive of the Birmingham film community. The event was really a nice testament to our local support, and we’re very thankful of that.” Davis also raised money for the film’s production through crowd funding on Seed and Spark. Once production has wrapped, Davis will then begin submitting “The Sibling Code” to festivals, starting with Birmingham’s own Sidewalk Film Festival. Davis said her work as an entertainment lawyer has definitely contributed to her success as a filmmaker. “One, I think it just helps build that side of the brain, but it also exposes me to a lot of work,” Davis said. “I’ve had to look at a lot of scripts and projects, and having exposure to that side of the industry has helped me grow my career as well.” Although Davis isn’t quitting her day job anytime soon, she plans to continue writing, she said. She is now shopping scripts for two comedy shorts she’s written and is in the process of completing an action comedy script that she hopes to shop in the summer. “If I transitioned from an entertainment lawyer to a full-time writer, you wouldn’t hear me complain,” she said. “But it isn’t easy to break in.” ❖
‘We take a really unique look at siblings and into the idea that siblings act as both private tormentors and public protectors.’
Cub Scout Places First in Pinewood Derby Division Cub Scout Lance Wilkerson Jr. (above) won first place in the Tiger division and second place overall with his derby car “Red Sea” in the 2015 Greater Alabama Council Pinewood Derby at the Talladega Super Speedway April 25. Wilkerson is a first-grader at Riverchase Elementary School and a member of Cub Scout Pack 367. He qualified to compete in the Greater Alabama Council Pinewood Derby by winning first place at the Shelby District Pinewood Derby at Creekview Elementary School April 18. For Pinewood Derby racing events, Cub Scouts build their own miniature model cars from kits containing a seveninch block of pinewood, plastic wheels and metal axles. The finished cars, which may not exceed certain size and weight specifications, are powered only by gravity as they roll down a six-lane track to the finish line.
Gamble Wins SEC Scholar Athlete Award for 2015
Forrest Gamble (below) of Vestavia Hills was named the SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year by the men’s golf coaches. Gamble holds a perfect 4.0 GPA in physics with a minor in mathematics at the University of Mississippi. He said he plans to attend medical school after graduation. Gamble has been named to the Chancellor’s and SEC Academic Honor Rolls and is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Omicron Delta Kappa
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honor societies. He was inducted into Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and participated in the Chancellor’s Leadership Class. Gamble posted his best tournament of the season at the SEC championships in Sea Island, Ga. He fired a 71-66-71-208 to finish in a tie for 11th place. He finished the season third on the team with a 73.2 stroke average and posted two top 25 finishes. Gamble was named to the SEC Community Service team for his work
in the Oxford, Miss., community. His service includes assisting with Ole Miss’ Books and Bears program to collect toys and books for children during the holiday season, visiting with seniors at assisted living facilities, collecting donations for tornado victims. and assisting with cleanup efforts in Columbia, Miss.
Vestavia Hills Teen Earns Eagle Scout Rank Joseph Brooks DeLozier, a member of Boy Scout Troop 28 at Independent Presbyterian Church, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in a Court of Honor Ceremony March 15. For his Eagle Scout project, DeLozier dismantled and rebuilt a stone and concrete pathway in the Shade Garden of the Children’s Fresh Air Farm. He also cleaned adjoining Joe DeLozier flowerbeds, moved and reassembled a bench, and planted evergreens in decorative containers. IPC owns the farm and uses it for its Summer Learning Program. The gardens are used for educational and enrichment purposes for the children, who come from inner city, at-risk elementary schools and attend the program to combat summer learning loss. As a member of Troop 28, DeLozier earned 21 merit badges and served as patrol leader. He was inducted into Order of the Arrow and received the God and Country Award. He attended the National High Adventure Philmont Ranch in New Mexico, where he hiked to the summit of seven peaks, covering more than 120 miles of steep terrain in 12 days.
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DeLozier, a Vestavia Hills High School senior, plays defense on the varsity lacrosse team and will continue his lacrosse career at BirminghamSouthern College. DeLozier is director of spirit for VHHS’ Student Government Association, is a member of the National Honor Society, sings in the Honor Choir and the a Capella group, and is captain of a fundraising team for Relay for Life. He serves as acolyte captain and is a member of the Westminster Choir and Youth Group at IPC. DeLozier is the son of Cathy and Barry DeLozier of Vestavia Hills. He is the grandson of Fred and Joyce DeLozier of Birmingham and Ron Weaver of Mobile.
and the Ping Pong Club. He is the son of Gil and Leigh Simmons of Vestavia Hills.
Hartley Recognized as Eagle Scout Rank Turner “Butler” Hartley, a member of Boy Scout Troop 53, recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. To achieve this honor, Hartley earned 23 merit badges. He also designed and completed a service project, helping to landscape the Southside home of
two autistic residents. The project included the removal of a fishpond, general cleanup of the overgrown yard, planting, and painting the porch. The home is Butler Hartley owned by the Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health
Center, which provides behavioral health care and educational services. As a scout, Hartley has served in several leadership positions, including patrol leader and assistant patrol leader. He is the son of Cece and Kenny Hartley. He is a sophomore at Mountain Brook High School, where he is on the varsity track team, and is an active member of the Canterbury United Methodist Church youth group. A Court of Honor was held May 3 at Saint Peter’s Anglican Church to recognize Hartley’s Eagle Scout rank.
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ixty young women will be presented at the 55th annual Ball of Roses May 30 in the Country Club of Birmingham’s East Room. The ball is sponsored by the Ballet Guild of Birmingham. Rebecca Morris Wise is guild president, and Miller Beale Girvin is executive vice president. The Ballet Guild is an invitational organiza-
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the guild has raised more than $1 million for the Alabama Ballet. The first Ball of Roses was held in August
1961. Eleven young women from Birmingham were presented. The Ball of Roses continues to serve as a vital fundraiser for the Alabama Ballet. Ball chairman Sarah Norville Peinhardt and co-chairman Mary Cox Brown have collaborated with Carole Sullivan of Lagniappe Designs on a soft blush palette and European gardeninspired décor for the ball. ❖
Martha Streit Abbott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boone Abbott Jr.
Elizabeth Alston Armstrong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Francis Armstrong
Katherine Alton Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Michael Brown
Leah Barrett Burton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hudson Burton Jr.
Kalli Ruffin Calvin, daughter of Michele Matsos Calvin and Mr. Joseph Hiram Calvin III
Elizabeth Ferrell Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Williams Mackin and Dr. and Mrs. Lee Carson Carter
Elizabeth Norris Coleman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Coleman Jr.
Mary Palmer Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ralph Cook Jr.
Helen Cumbee Corey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rushton Corey
Sarah Elizabeth Dodson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Cecil Calvert Dodson III
Margaret Anne Donnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Howe Donnell III
Elizabeth Hughes Drake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Alpheus Drake IV
Virginia Lockett Farlow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Nance Farlow
Mary Catherine Farrar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Richard Farrar Jr.
Anne Hutchinson Galloway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coffey Galloway III
Emily Irene Gardner, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. H. Huey Gardner
Eulalie Crommelin Draper Given, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sommerville Wilkerson Given
Mary Kathleen Graves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Steven Graves
Mary Virginia Grisham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ernest Grisham III
Caroline Harper Hawkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Stephen Hawkins
Grace Evelyn Ainsworth Hawkins, daughter of Katherine Bentley Hawkins and Mr. and Mrs. William D. Hawkins III
Rebecca Jane Henderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Samuel Henderson III
Lauren Elizabeth Henley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Darby Henley Jr.
Katherine Jean Henry, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lyle Henry
Mary Elizabeth Hobbs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Whitehead Hobbs
Linda Dockery Holcombe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Scott Holcombe III
Allison Leigh Ingram, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wayne Ingram III
Oliva Childs LaRussa, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Bruno LaRussa
Laine Walton Lidikay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tad Lidikay III
Ann Douglas Logan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Christopher Logan
Mary Evelyn Lott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Douglas Lott
Collier Elizabeth Lowman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Collier Lowman
Mary Aileen Mackin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Arthur Bridell and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Williams Mackin
Clara Shannon Mallette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reese Ewell Mallette
Hannah Westbrooke Mancer, daughter of Anne Henderson Mancer and Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Richard Mancer
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Charlotte Elizabeth Mason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Reed Mason
Adelaide Bowron Matte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas Matte
Shelby Gardner McMahon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John James McMahon III
Anna Anglin Patterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Roe Patterson
Anne Sloan Pell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Byron Pell Jr.
Madeline Gilmer Phillips, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Robert Phillips III
Margaret Munger McCall Pope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee McWhorter Pope
Sara René Price, daughter of Mary René Price and the late Hunter J. Price III
Anna Wynn Rodgers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Stanley Rodgers
Sadler Ross Sanders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rutledge Sanders Jr.
Wesley Day Shaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wesley Shaw
Kathryn Ann Simpson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Clark Simpson
Brownlee Stephens Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Augustus Smith
Camille Miree Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Mabry Coats Smith III
Catherine Shepard Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Hill Smith
Virginia Gilder Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Michael Smith
Sarah Grace Sparks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Michael Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Davidson Sparks
Caroline Creighton Sparrow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Callen Sparrow
Elizabeth Turner Webster, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Richmond Rudolphus Webster
Lela Ellen Welden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bowen Welden
Virginia Alton White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Royal White Jr.
Katherine Hope Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Douglas Williams Jr.
Emily Fallon Wilson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Alexander Symington Wilson Jr.
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Gold Star Families Bond to Salute Memories of Loved Ones
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he greatest fear of those who have lost family members in military service is that their loved ones’ sacrifices will be forgotten. Bluff Park resident Marynell Winslow is determined to make sure the memory of her son and other fallen Alabama servicemen and women lives on. Winslow and her husband, George, along with former State Rep. Paul DeMarco, founded the Alabama Gold Star Families, a nonprofit support group for families of fallen Alabama service men and women. The group has grown beyond the Winslows to include several families and has successfully raised money to build a memorial to honor the state’s military servicemen and women who’ve died in the “War on Terror.” The black granite monument was scheduled to be dedicated at American Village on Memorial Day. But this Memorial Day will pass without a formal dedication. “We had hoped that this monument would have been dedicated at Memorial Day, but apparently they’re not going to have the site ready, so it will be dedicated at some point in the future,” Winslow said.
they have suffered the same loss that we have, and there’s just a bond there that will absolutely never be broken because of the loss that we’ve all experienced.” But the group also supports causes that perpetuate the memory of Alabama’s fallen soldiers. For example, DeMarco successfully sponsored a bill that established an Alabama Gold Star Families license plate. So far, about 400 Alabamians have registered for the tags, which are available only to the immediate family of a person killed while on active duty in any branch of the U.S. military. Through another bill sponsored by DeMarco, the group also has a section of Interstate 65 in Chilton County dedicated to those killed in the War on Terror. The memorial monument is another cause the group has championed successfully. Alabama Gold Star Families, with help of individuals and corporations, have raised about $45,000 for the monument. The granite monument stands about five feet
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‘We want to make sure that the huge price they paid for their country is not forgotten.’
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Memorial Day Trail Race Oak Mountain State Park Southeastern Trail Runs will hold six-mile and 12-mile trail races at 8 a.m. at the Redbud pavilion near the BMX Track. Packet pickup will open at 7 a.m. The Rosebud Pavilion will be the start and finish line for each race. The cost is $30 for the sixmile race and $35 for the 12-mile race and includes a race T-shirt. Registration closes May 21. Late registration will be available at an increased rate.
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Winslow isn’t disappointed. She understands that the group is further along in its goal to preserve the memory of fallen military personnel and that the effort to keep their sacrifice alive is a never-ending one. “We want to make sure that the huge price they paid for their country is not forgotten,” Winslow said. Following the death of their 19-year-son, Ryan, a Marine killed on April 15, 2006 by a roadside bomb in Iraq, DeMarco met the Winslows, and the three discussed a way to honor the state’s fallen military servicemen and women. “We were looking to create an organization where families could help other families, because there wasn’t really an organization doing that,” said DeMarco, who represented Hoover while he was in the Alabama Legislature. The Alabama Gold Star Families follows in the footsteps of other Gold Star organizations that have formed as support groups for families of those killed during military service. Other such organizations include Gold Star groups for mothers and wives. The groups are named for the Gold Star Award given by the U.S. Department of Defense to honor those who have died in military service The Alabama group, for the most part, exists to offer encouragement to each other and a listening ear for those still coming to grips with the death of a loved one. “We have established some friends in this group who we communicated with frequently, several times a week,” Winslow said. “They’ve become some of our closest friends because
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tall and three feet wide on each of its four sides. One side is dedicated to 9-11 with a sketch of the Twin Towers; other sides are dedicated to the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The monument will be topped with a soldier’s helmet, rifle and boots in bronze and surrounded by bricks with the name, rank, years of service and date of death of every Alabamian who died in the War on Terror. “Many of the families purchased their own family members’ brick,” Winslow said. “For those who don’t know about the memorial, we had people from the community come forward and help us raise the money to include their names.” DeMarco said it takes special people to push past their pain to encourage others, and the Winslows have done just that. “That says a lot about them and the state that we live in that they have worked tirelessly to help
Marynell Winslow is determined to make sure the memory of her son Ryan, left, and other Alabama servicemen and women lives on. Winslow, above at Veteran’s Park in Hoover with a plaque honoring her son and other military personnel, is involved in a group to raise money to build a memorial to honor the state’s military servicemen and women who’ve died in the “War on Terror” at American Village, top.
other families in the same situation,” he said. Winslow said being involved in the Alabama Gold Star Families and helping the public remember the contributions of those who’ve paid the ultimate sacrifice is the least she can do. “Losing a family member is tragic, but losing a child – even if he’s a 19-year-old man serving in the military – is just the most tragic thing you can ever imagine,” she said. “Yet out of that tragedy something good had to come, and keeping this in the eye of the public and letting them know the price so many people in the military pay and how valuable they are, it’s just something that had to be done.” ❖
The Birmingham Zoo Active, disabled and retired military personnel and their dependents will get free admission into the zoo. Military personnel must provide a valid military I.D.
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Remembrance Program Alabama Veterans Memorial Park In partnership with the Vulcan District Boy Scouts, the Alabama Veterans Memorial Foundation will host a StepStone dedication at 3 p.m. at the American Flag Plaza. Rod Conrad will be master of ceremonies. The Bob Moore Band will perform, and the Blue Star Salute Foundation will have an exhibit called “The Faces of the Price of Freedom.” The event is free and open to the public. ❖
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to the book’s publication, using the Eighth Air Force Historical Society as a major source. Alabamian Lawson Corley was a bombardier on a B-24 Liberator over Nazi Germany and later spent time in a German POW camp. Wilson read Corley the passages of the book that told his story just days before Corley died. “We are losing members of the World War II generation in large numbers every day,” Wilson said. “That fact was the reason I wrote the book.” At the height of the war, the Eighth reached a peak of more than 200,000 personnel and could dispatch more than 2,000 four-engine bombers and 1,000 fighters on a single mission. The achievements came at a high price. The Eighth suffered more than 47,000 casualties, including 26,000 deaths. Aviators from the unit received 17 Medals of Honor, 220 Distinguished
‘They came of age at exactly the right time to be the generation that won the war that saved civilization.’ Service Crosses, 7,000 Purple Hearts and 46,000 Air Medals. It also produced 261 fighter aces and 350 gunner aces. “It was called the Mighty Eighth because of the incredible contribution it made to the war effort,” Wilson said. “The planes conducted the daytime bombing raids that brought Hitler’s Nazi Germany to its knees. The Allies could not have won the war without them.” One of the commanders of the Eighth was the legendary Gen. Jimmy Doolittle, who was also known for leading air raids over Japan soon after America entered the war. Part of the proceeds from Wilson’s book went to the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Savannah, Ga. Wilson said he plans to follow up his original book with an updated edition to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. “I expanded the book to continue
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to tell more stories of those members of the Eighth who are no longer with us and to hopefully teach the younger generation about their heroism,” Wilson said. The Eighth conducted its missions over Germany from rapidlyconstructed airfields built on farmland in an area of Great Britain called East Anglia, just to the east and northeast of London. Locals called the air base “The New America.” After the war, the airfields reverted to agricultural land, but present-day residents of East Anglia still share the stories of the bravery that became synonymous with the unit. “Although the airfields are long gone, the townspeople will still take American tourists out to the farmland and show them where the planes took off and landed,” Wilson said. “The people in the area had a great appreciation for what the Americans and the Eighth Air Force in particular accomplished.” The dynamics of the alliance between the British and the Americans is one of the great untold stories of World War II, Wilson said. “They were different cultures but had the single objective of winning the war,” he said. “There were some aspects of British life to which the American GIs never became accustomed. They didn’t care for the warm beer, and they got better food at the base’s chow halls than in the English pubs. Most important was the fact that they bonded with the British people.” But Wilson added that for all the hospitality of their hosts, the air warriors of the Eighth and the other GIs knew the shadow of death was never far away. “There were so many contradictions, with peace one day and war the next,” Wilson said. “They would go from being in the homes of friendly Brits to engaging in air battles with an enemy seeking to kill them.” Wilson said the two countries had serious differences when it came to the selection of bombing targets. “The Americans preferred daylight strategic bombing, which emphasized hitting precise military targets while attempting to avoid civilian casualties,” Wilson said. “It was also more dangerous because it was easier for anti-aircraft guns to find their targets during the day. The British preferred nighttime bombing and were less concerned about hitting specific targets.
As the war went on, the Americans moved more toward the British strategy philosophy and started bombing the metropolitan areas of Germany.” Successful military strategies were important, but Wilson said the underlying theme of his books about the Eighth Air Force is that the war was ultimately won by young men from large cities and small communities all across America who simply did their duty. “There has been so much written and said about them, and I
really do think they were the greatest generation,” Wilson said. “They grew up during the Depression and went through terrible hardships that toughened them. They came of age at exactly the right time to be the generation that won the war that saved civilization.” The Eighth Air Force and its legacy is getting attention from other quarters as well. Hollywood titans Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks have teamed to produce a 10-part television mini-series titled “Masters
of the Air” which will be shown on HBO later this year. “I’m very excited that Spielberg and Hanks decided to tell the story of the Eighth,” Wilson said. “They did a great job with ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific.’ The story of the Eighth Air Force deserves the same treatment.” Books-A-Million at Brookwood Village will host a book signing for Wilson June 13 at 2 p.m. “Alabama Bomber Boys” will be officially released on Memorial Day. ❖
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Dotty Still of Homewood Glides into Ballroom Dancing By Kaitlin Candelaria Homewood resident Dotty Still has always had an interest in movement. As a child, she was athletic and tomboyish, she said. She went on to major in health, physical education and recreation at Auburn University.
from UAB after having children. This time, she focused on sensory motor activities and the cognitive relationship between the brain and movement. “It was basically the whole person experience,” Still said. “I had young children at the time, and I was fasci-
ed more education related to what I actually do, so I went back to night school and started working on a law degree. Then, I was sitting at a desk during the day and sitting at a desk at night and cranking out papers on the weekends.” Still began suffering from a
“What interested me most was lifetime movement -- people understanding kinesiology and their own bodies,” Still said. “People should be able to do the same things they did as kids, whether it’s sitting on the floor to play cards with their grandchildren or hopping over a creek while hiking.” Still, a self-proclaimed life-learner, went back to obtain a master’s degree
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nated with the feel of how our bodies work and how my own children were cognitively developing.” Despite her interest in fitness, life took its turns, and Still found herself working in the business world, she said. “I love my job, but it caused me to sit at a desk and work at a computer for many years,” Still said. “After raising my children, I decided I want-
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“frozen shoulder,” an ailment that could be repaired only via surgery or intensive rehabilitation, she said. After many months of painful rehab sessions, she began mulling over her options for incorporating more movement into her life. “At the end of that, I wanted to know what I could do to force myself to move,” Still said. “Walking is great and getting on the treadmill is great, but what could I do to target my whole body and use my joints to their full potential so that I could grow older in a healthy way?” During this same time period, Still was dealt another heavy blow. Her mother was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, which ultimately leads to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. “I was sad and stressed and afraid for her as well as myself,” Still said. “I observed that my mother had done many of the things they recommended to prevent these sort of diseases. She reads, she walks and she eats right.” As Still did more research, she stumbled across a 2003 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine that examined leisure activities and the risk of dementia in the elderly. According to the study, danc-
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‘With the sadness of what was going on with my mother, I needed something fun to take my mind off things. The first time I walked into a dance studio, there was music playing, there were people in the studio learning new things and there was this crazy, positive energy. When I got back to my car, I realized that it was the first hour in a long time that I hadn’t thought about anything negative.’
Dottie Still, who takes three fitness classes a week at Planet Ballroom-Vestavia along with at least one private lesson and group classes, is now training for the United States Dance Championships in September.
ing is the only physical activity associated with a lower risk of dementia. “That got my attention,” Still said. “I knew then that I wanted to get involved with something that would get me dancing.”
Still first tried Zumba, a dance fitness program that incorporates dance and aerobic elements to the tune of hip hop, merengue, mambo, salsa, samba and soca music. She found Zumba wasn’t the right fit for her but
was determined not to give up. Then she discovered ballroom dancing. “With the sadness of what was going on with my mother, I needed something fun to take my mind off things,” Still said. “The first time I walked into a dance studio, there was music playing, there were people in the studio learning new things and there was this crazy, positive energy. When I got back to my car, I realized that it was the first hour in a long time that I hadn’t thought about anything negative.” Although Still began ballroom dancing with the intentions of generating more movement and connecting her body to her mind, she soon became interested in the competitive side of dancing, she said. “When my teacher started discussing the competitive aspect, I realized that it’s like taking a test at school,” she said. “When you know you’re taking a test, you’re more mindful of what you’re doing.” She began training to compete in the pro/amateur category, which usually features a teacher-student duo. After her first competition, Still was hooked. “That day on the dance floor was the biggest rush,” she said. “I had worked so hard, and it all came together. There’s music playing all day, and it’s so much fun. Now, I try to do a dance competition at least once or twice a year.” Still, who takes three fitness classes a week at Planet BallroomVestavia along with at least one pri-
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You know you grew up in Birmingham if... When Still isn’t busy working or ballroom dancing, she is an administrator for a popular Facebook page -- “You Know You Grew Up in Birmingham, Alabama if…” The group, which has over 18,000 members currently gives locals the chance to share memories and photos. Members also often ask questions about businesses or neighborhoods that are no longer around. “When my mother began having difficulties with her short term memory, she spoke more often of her childhood memories,” Still said. “She grew up in towns in the Mississippi Delta because her father was a Methodist minister. Since my parents had moved to Birmingham when I was an infant, I realized she had few people to discuss those memories with. “I decided to take her on a road trip back to her roots. After that meaningful road trip with mother, it occurred to me that I could create a vehicle through Facebook for people to connect with others about their good childhood memories and enjoy them for longer.” Still started by sending out 20 invitations to people she knew personally from growing up in Birmingham, she said. “Our members have shared thousands of photos and wonderful memories. I also frequently add articles pertaining to the improvements and ‘comeback’ of our Magic City. Our members understand that we intentionally stay away from political, racial, rivalries, murders, gossip and bad news. We take the high road.”
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vate lesson and group classes, is now training for the United States Dance Championships in September. Now 60 years old, she encourages other aging adults to keep moving no matter what. “I think people tend to make movement social, and to me, it’s
something as personal as brushing your teeth,” Still said. “My principle is just to move every day, even if it’s taking a walk or doing yoga in your bedroom. It’s about you and appreciating the bodies God gave us. When we’re not using our bodies or minds, we’re dying.” ❖
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Hoover will become the first Over the Mountain city to equip its police officers with body cameras, but police departments in other southern Jefferson County cities expect to follow suit. Police chiefs in Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills said their departments are evaluating different body cameras as they consider the possibility of purchasing the devices for their officers. The police chiefs said they see the devices as the next technological step in law enforcement. “Twenty years ago, it was rare to see a dash cam in a police car,” Vestavia Hills Police Chief Dan Rary said. “That’s standard equipment in police cars now, and I think that’s where we’re going with body cameras too.” The Hoover City Council this month voted to buy body cameras for its patrol and traffic officers. The city will spend about $77,575 to purchase 90 body cameras from Taser International based in Scottsdale, Ariz. Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said the police department should receive the cameras within a month. After proper training, police should be equipped with body cameras by July, he added. Equipping police with body cameras has become a topic of national interest following several high-profile encounters involving police and citizens. The latest call for body cameras comes following last month’s protests and riots in Baltimore after a 25-year-old man died from neck and spine injuries while in police custody. Six police have been charged in Freddie Gray’s death. Following last year’s protests over the fatal shooting of a black teen by a white officer in Ferguson, Mo., President Obama proposed committing nearly $75 million in government matching funds for law enforcement agencies nationwide to purchase body cameras. In several cases involving police use
of force, bystanders have used their cell phone cameras to video the encounters. The videos have both exonerated police actions and brought to light police misconduct. But advocates of body cameras say police should carry their own devices – and these proponents aren’t just citizens. Hoover Police Capt. Gregg Rector said body cameras will be useful in cases where citizens accuse police of misconduct. “Any time you have an officer interacting with the community, sometimes there may be some discrepancies about what happened. This will take that out of the mix,” he said. “It’s a win-win for the police department and the community.” Rector said the police department is formulating policy to govern the use
public. Although police vehicles have video cameras, if police move outside the range of the dash cam, they can’t be seen, he said. “People are videotaping us every week,” Roberson said. “It’s unfortunate, but it’s not enough for an officer to take the stand, raise his right hand and testify to the whole truth. Now the next question is, ‘Do you have video?’ So body cameras are just something I feel our officers need to protect themselves.” Rary said his department is investigating the best options available in body camera technology. Among the considerations being evaluated are body cameras that operate manually compared to those that switch on automatically. “The first time we bought dash cams for our patrol cars, we bought
“It’s unfortunate, but it’s not enough for an officer to take the stand, raise his right hand and testify to the whole truth. Now the next question is, ‘Do you have video?’” – Homewood Police Chief Jim Roberson
of body cameras. The policy awaits the police chief’s approval, he said. Homewood Police Chief Jim Roberson said he recognized the need for body cameras before Ferguson and unsuccessfully tried to get the purchase of body cameras included in the 20142015 city budget. “We’ll ask for them again this year,” he said. “I think it’s something our officers need.” Roberson said technology already exists for citizens to video police, so it only makes sense for police to video their own encounters with the
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Honoring Officers Departments Host Police Week Events
May 15 was declared Peace Officer Memorial Day in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy. The week surrounding May 15 is celebrated as Police Week. This year, police departments in the Over the Mountain area celebrated their current officers while paying their respects to officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in the line of duty. The Mountain Brook Police Department held its annual wreath-laying ceremony May 11 on the monument outside of the police department. They recognized three officers – Sgt. Freddie Harp, Officer George Herring and Officer Theron Houlditch -- who were killed in the line
what was available at that moment, and the technology was outdated within the year,” Rary said. “So when you’re looking at an investment of thousands of dollars, you really want to make sure you make the right decision.” Rary said he expects a decision on the type of body cameras Vestavia police prefer to be made within the next six months. Of concern to Rary and chiefs of other departments is the expense and capability to store video from body cameras.
of duty while working at the Mountain Brook Police Department. U.S. Marshal Martin Keely, former chief of police who was a member of the force when all three deaths occurred, was the speaker. “Sgt. Harp, Officer Herring and Officer Houlditch knew that the badge doesn’t make the man or woman -- it is the man or woman who makes the badge a symbol to be admired by children and the community,” Keely said. “They are heroes not because they made the ultimate sacrifice but because of how they lived. They served knowing that the profession of law enforcement is very dangerous even in a community like Mountain Brook where the crime rate is very low.” Homewood Mayor Scott McBrayer read a proclamation declaring May 11-16 Police Week in Homewood at the May 11 city council meeting. Homewood police officers were recognized at an awards ceremony May 12 at City Hall. —Kaitlin Candelaria
“We could go out today and spend less than $5,000 and have a body camera for every single officer,” Mountain Brook Police Chief Ted Cook said. “But then we would not have the storage ability to handle that data once we got it. So part of our searching is how we’re going to store that data … because we don’t know if we’re going to need that video in six months or a year or two years down the road.” Although Mountain Brook has been investigating buying body cameras for two to three years, Cook said he delayed any purchase to coincide with the next upgrade of police vehicle dash cameras, which is scheduled for the upcoming budget. “It didn’t make sense to purchase a (body camera video) system 14 months before we were about to change our incar system,” he said. Mountain Brook police hope to purchase in-car cameras and body cameras that share “a similar platform for storage and retrieving the data that comes off those cameras,” the Mountain Brook police chief said. Cook, however, cautioned against viewing body cameras as being the perfect solution. “You’re still going to have some things that are going to get blocked from vision whether you have a headmounted camera or body camera clipped to the buttons on the front of the vest,” he said. “If an officer has a Taser-type weapon or a firearm up and ready to shoot, that’s probably going to block the major part of the view of that camera placed on their chest.” Nevertheless, Cook said in most cases he expects body cameras to confirm proper conduct by police more than misconduct. “For us, in our history using in-car cameras, the video has more often disproven complaints against officers than not,” he said. “I expect that to be the same, and even more so, with the body cameras.” ❖
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Getting Fresh: Farmers Markets Open As the weather gets warmer, farmers markets in the Over the Mountain area are starting up again. The West Homewood Farmers Market will resume June 2 at 160 Oxmoor Road and will run through October. The market features five to six local farmers. Arts, crafts, baked goods and coffee will also be available. The West Homewood market is open Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. In August, the market will be held only on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www. westhomewood.com. Homewood residents can also find fresh fruits and vegetables at the Homewood Market, which kicks off May 30 and will run each Saturday through Aug. 15. This market is one of three managed by Urban Cookhouse and will be held in the SoHo parking lot in downtown Homewood. The market includes cooking demonstrations. Urban Cookhouse will also manage the Summit Market, which will begin May 28 and run through Aug. 13 from 3-7 p.m. at The Summit shopping center. Mountain Brook residents will be able to shop at Urban Cookhouse’s third market, the Crestline Market. Times and location will be announced after the city’s new Piggly Wiggly is completed. For more information, visit www. urbancookhouse.com/farmers-markets/. Pepper Place in downtown Birmingham opened in April. The market is held each Saturday from 7 a.m.-noon through Dec. 13. For more information, visit www. pepperplacemarket.com. ❖
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By William C. Singleton III
The Mountain Brook Police Department held its annual wreath-laying ceremony May 11 on the monument outside of the police department. They recognized three officers – Sgt. Freddie Harp, Officer George Herring and Officer Theron Houlditch -- who were killed in the line of duty while working at the Mountain Brook Police Department.
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Kathy Murphy Is New School Superintendent
The Hoover City Schools board of education unanimously voted to elect Dr. Kathy Murphy as the new superintendent at a meeting April 30. Murphy was one of four candidates the board interviewed for the position. The four candidates were narrowed from Dr. Kathy Murphy 31 applicants. Murphy is now the superintendent for Monroe County Schools and will start her position at Hoover June 1. The national search for a superintendent came on the heels of Hoover superintendent Andy Craig’s resignation in December. He accepted a position with the Alabama Department of Education. In the interim, Dr. Jim Reese has served as superintendent. Murphy has been in her current job for four years and was an administrative assistant to the superintendent in Butler County for two years before that. She also has been principal at Charles Henderson High School, Greenville High
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School and Greenville Middle School. She was a professor at Judson College and West Georgia College. Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree in health, physical education, recreation and dance at Troy University. She has a master’s degree in physical education from Auburn University and a master’s degree in educational leadership and curriculum development from Auburn University Montgomery. She received her doctorate from Auburn University in both physical education and program administration. Murphy was introduced to the Hoover community May 2 at Celebrate Hoover Day. Although the final contract details are still in the works, Murphy will be making $195,000, a significant increase over the $125,000 she now earns in Monroe County.
recently the search for a superintendent. The Hoover Board of Education voted unanimously to name Dr. Kathy Murphy the new superintendent on April 30 after narrowing the field from 31 applicants. Frazier’s family attended the May 11 meeting, where Donna Frazier
she was honored by the board for her dedication to the Hoover City Schools system. “There are hundreds, maybe thousands of success stories that could be told by many HCS students, and I am proud to possibly have contributed in some way to their elementary, middle or high school journey,” Frazier said. Derrick Murphy, former vice president of the board of education, was elected president. “I am excited first of all and definitely humbled at the same time,” Murphy
said. “We have a lot of great things going on in our system. (Frazier) led dutifully in the process of the upcoming appointment of Dr. Murphy, and I learned a lot from her. I’m excited about the new superintendent coming on board. I want to continue to do great things for our kids and give them the opportunities to be successful in life.” Stephen Presley will be the board’s new vice president.
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—Kaitlin Candelaria
Frazier Resigns as School Board President Donna Frazier, who has been president of the Hoover Board of Education for the past 10 years, announced her resignation at the board’s May 11 meeting. “As my tenure is coming to an end, I wish to thank the city council for giving me the opportunity to serve on Hoover School Board for the past 10 years,” Frazier said. “I have met so many wonderful people along the way and will forever be grateful for the time spent serving our school community.” Frazier has seen the board through many challenges, including most
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Fantasy Fundraiser he Birmingham Museum of Art welcomed nearly 430 guests for its 59th annual Museum Ball, An Evening in Reverie, May 2. Inspired by the museum’s current exhibition, “Between Fantasy and Reality: Frank Fleming,” mother-daughter co-chairmen Carolyn Burgess Featheringill and Elizabeth Featheringill Pharo enlisted the help of designer Jill Garmon of A.G. Lighting to create an evening of whimsy and delight. Upon arrival, attendees were ushered through the Featheringill gallery to the sculpture terrace for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. As guests sipped champagne and sampled beers from Cahaba Brewing Co., an ensemble from DANCEe presented a contemporary dance performance, mimicking the characters from Frank Fleming’s Storyteller fountain. Guests were then invited into the galleries for a threecourse seated dinner among flower arrangements and works from the museum’s permanent collection. Chef George McMillan III of FoodBar prepared a menu that began with a fresh scallop and lobster ceviche appetizer followed by braised beef short ribs with cabernet risotto and chocolate pots de crème. The meal was paired with a selection of Maranet wines provided by Tom and Susan Curtain.
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After dessert, guests returned to the sculpture terrace for dancing with musical entertainment from Perfect 10 Band. An Evening in Reverie raised more than $600,000. Museum Ball Committee members included Dr. and Mrs. J. Claude Bennett, Mrs. Robert A. Boehme, Mrs. Thomas A. Broughton III, Carol Clarke, Mrs. Daniel B. Coleman, Mrs. Ralph D. Cook, Thomas J. Curtin, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Daniel, Mrs. Richard E. Davis, Mrs. James M. Dixon, Mrs. Mark L. Drew, Mrs. James A. Evans, Mrs. Henry I. Frohsin, Mrs. C. Houston Gillespy, Mr. and Mrs. Braxton Goodrich, Mr. and Mrs. James Gorrie, Mrs. Samuel E. Gray, Drs. Corey L. and Erika B. Hartman, David B. Hezlep, Mrs. Edward M. Holt, John O. Hudson III, Mr. and Mrs. Turner Inscoe, Mrs. Thomas E. Jernigan Jr., Mrs. Jemison Jones, Mrs. D. Bradford Kidd, Mrs. Jonathan L. Kimerling, Mrs. Joel Kimerling, Mrs. Madding King, Mrs. John Lacey, Mrs. Edgar B. Marx Jr., Mrs. Sid McAnnally, Mrs. Guy Mitchell III, Mrs. Alexander M. Nading Jr., Mrs. Page Naftel, Mrs. James K. Outland, Andrew Pharo, B. Hanson Slaughter, Spencer South, Mrs. Richard W. Sprague, Mrs. Bart Stephens, Mrs. Lee J. Styslinger III, Mrs. Carl S. Thigpen, Mrs. Dan Thomasson and Mrs. Troy Wallwork. Guests included Bill and Emily Bowron, Brian and Beth Bucher, Tom and Elizabeth Broughton, Kim Morgan and Corbin Day, Frank Fleming, Billy and Millie Hulsey, James and Elizabeth Outland, Sanjay and Dora Singh, Luther and Melissa Strange, and Ray and Nancy Watts. ❖
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Celebrating Their Community Homewood Grown 2015 Draws More than 500
More than 500 parents, teachers, alumni and friends gathered in Rosewood Hall at SoHo Square April 16 for Homewood Grown 2015. The event benefits the Homewood City Schools Foundation and celebrates teachers, schools and the community. Guests included corporate sponsors, Homewood city officials, administrators and Homewood families who wanted to show their support for their schools. Former Homewood superintendents Dr. Byron Nelson and Dr. Jodi Newton attended along with current HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Cleveland. Café Dupont catered a family-style dinner. Royal Cup Coffee and Pastry Arts provided coffee and dessert. During the program, representatives of the foundation announced the recipients of the 2015 Teacher Impact Award: Theresa McKibben, Jerome Isley, Stefanie Fort, Steve Sills and Mindy McBride. A video produced by Atomic Pictures showed how these teachers are making an impact on their students every day. After the awards presentation, Jeanne Jackson and her son, Jay Lester, shared their stories of moving from England to Homewood in the 1990s and how being a part of the Homewood school system made a significant difference in their lives. Homewood High School students Hap Williams, Caroline Sims and Rebecca Feldman provided music. Rachel Stone was the event chairman. Funds raised from the event will help support the foundation’s grant program to bring innovative ideas and technology into Homewood classrooms. ❖
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National and local sports celebrities mingled with local guests for two days of dining, entertainment and golf April 26-27 at the Wedgwood Blue Dinner and the 13th annual Lord Wedgwood Links to Life Celebrity Golf Classic. The event raised nearly $200,000 to help in the fight against heart-relatBabette ed deaths in athletes. As part of this year’s festivities, Dr. James R. Andrews, orthopedic sports medicine pioneer, was honored with the Lord Wedgwood Award for dedication and contributions to Please make surehisall information is correct, sports medicine, injury prevention and Jill Cain Tidwell, Dr. Lyle Cain, Jr., Tracie Dugas and Dr. Jeff Dugas. including address and phone number! Above: research. below: Jim Dunaway, Al del Greco and Frank Bromberg. The two-day event supported efforts of the Lord Wedgwood Charity Please initial and fax back within 24 hours. external defibrillaif we have not heard from youto byplace 5 pm automated of the Friday before the press date, in schools your ad will run astors is. We print theacross paper Alabama. Monday. The Lord Wedgwood Charity Thank you forrecently your prompt attention. formed a relationship with the American Sports Medicine Institute, with the goal of expanding the charity’s mission. The expanded mission is to advance athletic heart research, raise awareness of the importance of heart health and implementation of community programs to pre-screen student athletes to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest harm, injury and/or death. ❖
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Junior League Sale Benefits Community Projects The Junior League of Birmingham kicked off its annual Bargain Carousel weekend garage sale with Bargain Bash April 23 at the old Princeton-Hoover location. Haley Holden, Bargain Carousel chairman-elect, and Carrie Juliano, Bargain Carousel chairman, helped plan the event with help from Emily Norkus and Marianne Gilchrist. Guests were invited to From left: Sandy Ballard, shop the sale early and buy Elizabeth Lowman and selected items at an increased Lissette Burski. rate. The event included live
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and silent auctions with more than 150 items donated by local shops, restaurants, spas and sports teams. Guests enjoyed food provided by Cantina. WJOX’s The Roundtable cohosts Lance Taylor, Jim Dunaway and Ryan Brown provided commentary. Bargain Carousel is the Junior League of Birmingham’s largest fundraiser. This year’s event raised over $130,000 to support community projects with the Junior League’s partner agencies. ❖ Tracy Sunsted, Stacey Barnes and Betsy Fetner.
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The Young Supporters Board of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center hosted its ninth annual Fiesta Ball April 30 at Iron City. This year’s event raised nearly $95,000 for cancer research and patient services at UAB. More than 400 guests enjoyed live music by Livewire, Mexican food and drinks. A silent auction featured items ranging from dinners at local restaurants to beach vacations. The auction raised more than $12,000, which will be used for the Young Supporters Board’s patient and family services committee. Other proceeds from the event will fund grants for young cancer investigators at UAB to help jump-start their research, with the goal of producing results to compete for additional federal grants. “Without proper funding, we risk losing the next generation of scientists, along with the great advancements they will make in cancer research,” said Dr. Edward Partridge, UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center director. “The work they do is critical to the future of cancer care, and we can’t afford to lose these great minds as they begin their careers and possibly hold the key to a cure.” ❖
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The Silhouettes Dance Club held its spring coffee April 15 at the home of Sharon Burrow. Members were greeted at the door by the hostess and co-hostesses Connie Hinkle, Betsy Caldwell, Sue Kreider and Margaret Whitaker. The dining room table held an array of colorful spring flowers displayed in a cut-glass vase along with cinnamon rolls, finger sandwiches, quiche and ham biscuits. Officers for 2015-2016 were installed by outgoing president Fay Hall. New officers are president, Barbara Klyce; vice president, Patsy Norton; recording secretary, Martha Chism; corresponding secretary, Peggy Sykes; treasurer, Ann Michaels; and parliamentarian, Fay Hall. Members enjoying the coffee were Martha Bartlett, Laurie Binion, Sara Collins, Jan Collins, Barbara Cook, Jo Dobbs, Sara Estes, Eleanor Cheatham, Mary Frances Cofield, Nita Collingsworth, Bede Donnell, Tallulah Hargrove, Sandra Holley, Becky Keyes, Martha Fuller, Ann Harvey, Patricia Johnson, Rose Ann Kendrick, Nancye Lawrence, Karen Lloyd,
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Sweet Success: Dreamcakes Bakery Makes Best Cupcakes List
Homewood Couple Brings Italian Treat to Birmingham By Donna Cornelius
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Homewood husband and wife have given a Southern accent to a treat that’s more well known up north than down south. Birmingham native David Shaw and his wife, Wani, who’s from West Africa, met in Washington, D.C., and also lived in Delaware. That’s when they discovered Italian ice, they said. “It’s as popular there as iced tea is in the South,” Wani said. Italian ice is a frozen dessert usually made with fresh fruit or fruit puree, natural stabilizers like citric acid, and filtered water. It’s sometimes called water ice, Wani said. Although there’s no milk in Italian ice, the consistency is more like ice cream than like shaved ice, snow cones or Popsicles – so much so that it’s served with an ice cream scoop, she said. David said the Birmingham area’s hot weather is “perfect for Italian ice.” “We were in Chattanooga and saw an Italian ice store there,” he said. “We checked into getting a franchise, but the cost was out of our price range.” The couple looked for a less expensive way to start a business. “We thought, how can we do this in pennies?” Wani said. “We got a mobile cart, found a supplier and started last June.” Magic City Sweet Ice started with the Shaws selling their treats from their pushcart last June 21 at the Woodlawn Street Market. They’ve taken the cart to places like the West Homewood Farmer’s Market, Birmingham’s Sidewalk Film Festival, Trucks by the Tracks at Railroad Park, and Homewood’s annual July 4th celebration. “People would say, ‘You should open a store,’” Wani said. So they did. Magic City Sweet Ice opened April 4 in West Homewood across from Patriot Park. “Jelly’s Café was here forever, but this building had been vacant for a while,” Wani said. The store’s location across from the park is a plus, the couple said. Their business also is conveniently close to Hall-Kent Elementary, where their children – 11-year-old Emily, 10-year-old Monah and Ian, 8 – go to school.
David and Wani Shaw opened Magic City Sweet Ice April 4 in West Homewood across from Patriot Park. The Shaws began selling their treats from their pushcart last June 21 at the Woodlawn Street Market.
“Homewood residents have been so incredibly welcoming,” Wani said. “They’re very social. They were glad to see something happening here again.” Their store has a striped awning and a covered patio with a porch swing, tables and games. Dogs as well as people are welcome there, the couple said. “We’re even going to have water bowls outside during the summer,” David said. Inside, the eating and serving areas are painted in lively colors. But the big attraction is the Italian ice, in equally bright colors and an assortment of flavors. “The process of making this is similar to ice cream.,” Wani said. “There’s no dairy, so the process is longer. But you use the same type of machinery.” David said flavors are blended in while the Italian ice is being made. “They’re not just poured over the top, so you
get consistent flavor throughout,” he said. Although all Italian ice has a creamy consistency, different fruits yield slightly different results, he said. “Lime will be less creamy than mango or passion fruit, because those fruits have more ‘meat,’” he said. Magic City Sweet Ice is sold by the cup, and customers can combine flavors for no extra charge, Wani said. “Kids love mixing up flavors,” David said. Flavors change at least once a week, he said. “But we always try to have mango, Fudgsicle – which tastes like the real thing – and salted caramel,” he said. Some flavors have been surprise hits. “Bubblegum and cotton candy have been good sellers,” David said. Wani said their Italian ice is “cheaper than ice cream.”
That pleasant aroma at Dreamcakes Bakery may not be coming from its cupcakes alone. It could be the sweet smell of success. The Homewood bakery is No. 12 on Culinary The Daily Meal’s new list of 101 Community Best Cupcakes in America. News and “We’re very excited about Events this,” said Dwight Potter, Dreamcakes’ financial director and the husband of Jan Jacks Potter, the business’ owner and founder. “We thank our friends, fans and all our local customers for their support.” Dreamcakes is the only individually-owned Alabama bakery on the list. Gigi’s Cupcakes, a Nashville, Tenn.-based chain which has several stores in Alabama, was ranked No. 73. The Daily Meal, a food and dining website, called Dreamcakes’ sweet treats a “work of art” and singled out the bakery’s fluffernutter flavor with special praise. It’s a peanut butter cupcake with marshmallow meringue topped with a peanut butter cookie. “The fluffernutter is actually one of our newer flavors,” Potter said. “We have a different menu every month and try to have what’s seasonal and popular. We’re starting to bring in flavors now that are good for warm weather.” Summery flavors at Dreamcakes will include peaches and cream, honey lavender and cupcakes made with Buffalo Rock products Grapico and Cheerwine, he said. “We’ve also partnered with Good People Brewing Co. on a flavor,” Potter said. “We like to work with other local businesses.” Dreamcakes is at 960 Oxmoor Road. For more information, call 871-9377, visit www.dreamcakesbakery.com or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.—Donna Cornelius
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Bible study groups – there are no socioeconomic lines,” Michelle said. “It’s just the Brew community. You see people working on their computers, moms who just dropped their kids off at school and an after-school crowd.” Craig said the drink choices and friendly atmosphere of their bar seem to appeal to all ages. “People will say, ‘I can have a beer, my wife can have wine, and our kids can have smoothies,’” he said. The Neighborhood Brew takes its show on the road with a full-service espresso bar, which it’s taken to weddings and other special events. “We’re looking to get a coffee trailer and hope to have it by the end of the summer,” Michelle said.
By Donna Cornelius When Wisconsin natives Michelle and Craig Grossmann moved to Hoover, they found lots to love about their new city. It was close to their church, their children’s school and their daughter’s gymnastics program, they said. “This area is much more beautiful than I ever anticipated,” Michelle said. “There’s so much greenery. I love taking our daughter to Mountain Brook for gymnastics and driving under a canopy of trees.” But something the couple had enjoyed in their home state was missing, they said. “There were no coffee bars in this area,” Craig said. “Up north, there are a lot of taverns and neighborhoodtype bars and coffee houses. We wanted to start something similar here.” That wasn’t the only reason the Grossmanns opened the Neighborhood Brew on Caldwell Mill Road. “Craig was in an industrial foundry business up North,” Michelle said. “We came here for a partnership with his brother. But Craig decided it wasn’t what he wanted to do with the rest of his life, so he sold his interest to his brother.” The Grossmanns opened the Neighborhood Brew last year – but not without thought and prayer, they said. “We just rested in the Lord and asked, ‘Is this really where You need us, where You want us to go?’” Michelle said. Once they decided to plow ahead with their venture, their new path came with a learning curve. “We had no idea what we were doing at first,” said Craig, laughing. “We knew we liked coffee, beer and wine. But we had no idea how to make a mocha or latte.” The educational process wasn’t all hard work. “We did a lot of sampling,” Craig said. Stocking their bar with the right coffees, beers and wines was crucial to the business’ success, the couple said. “Our espresso machine manufacturers helped us a lot,” Michelle said. “They recommended Caffe Umbria out of Seattle as a coffee supplier. It’s a small company owned by an Italian family, and their flavors are named after family members. You know if you call them you’re talking to the owner or a sibling of the owner.” The Neighborhood Brew has Alabama-made beers and some staple
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Hoover’s Neighborhood Brew Attracts Blend of Customers Wisconsin natives Michelle and Craig Grossmann opened Neighborhood Brew on Caldwell Mill Road last year.
domestics, Craig said. “We want a wide variety,” he said. “You can try something new here, a local beer that not everyone carries.” Two different distributors supply their wine, Michelle said. The store offers free wine tastings, often with a musician providing entertainment. “We also have smoothies, frappes and protein shakes,” Michelle said. “We have quite a few flavors.” The Neighborhood Brew experimented with a limited lunch menu. “We tried serving paninis and some other foods, but this is just not a restaurant atmosphere,” Michelle said. “But we do serve some heavy appetizers – dips, flatbreads and pizzas.” Breakfast foods are available, too. “We have the Brew Biscuit,” Michelle said. “Craig came up with it. It’s a biscuit with sausage, egg and cheese – kind of a glorified sausage ball, as they’re called around here. We have pastries, too. Shannon Phillips, who has Taste and See, makes cook-
ies and chocolate-peanut butter bars, and they always sell out.” Michelle said the Neighborhood Brew has strengthened their family’s connection to the community. “This has been a way to get involved, to be a part of everybody’s lives,” she said. The Grossmans attend Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church, where Michelle teaches ninth-grade girls and Craig leads 10th-grade boys. Their children are students at Westminster School at Oak Mountain. Their son, Jakob, is a junior and plays soccer there. Their daughter, Jenna, is in sixth grade and is a gymnast with Mountain Brook Gymnastics. “Our school and church communities really support us,” Craig said. “They’ll come in and see people they know here.” The Neighborhood Brew draws customers of all ages, the Grossmanns said. “We get kids studying for exams,
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“Our serving sizes are 6, 8 and 10 ounces and cost from $2 to $5,” she said. “And you get at least an extra half-cup when we scoop it up.” Magic City Sweet Ice has four sugar-free flavors. Their Italian ice starts at 15 calories an ounce and go up, Wani said. The Shaws said they love being a part of the West Homewood community. “The city’s starting to put money into this area,” Wani said. “There are going to be decorative streetlights, paving and more parking spaces. Several city council members have already stopped by our store.” Right now, Wani usually is
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Local chefs will be put to the test at the Wing Ding Challenge and Festival May 30 at the Vestavia Hills City Center. The event includes chicken wings, games and music by Rollin’ in the Hay. The event, hosted by Leadership Vestavia Hills, is from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. For more information, email hoodcreate@me.com.
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at the shop while David handles the pushcart gigs. Since opening their store, they’ve already booked birthday parties, school events with Hall-Kent and events with churches, the Shaws said. “We want to become a dessert shop,” Wani said. “We’re looking to have Italian sodas and gelato.” The couple also is working with a local baker, David said. They plan to add extra help by hiring high school and college students, Wani said. “We want to get others to start their own businesses,” she said. “You can have a pushcart and don’t have to own a store. You can work on the weekends. Most Saturday events yield as much as a week’s pay, and it’s not even a full day.” The Shaws said they plan to help interested employees jump-
Cooking for a Cause: Chefs for the Cure Returns
Chefs for the Cure is set for June 11 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with tastings of gourmet food from Birmingham chefs and restaurants. The event at The Club in Homewood benefits Susan G. Komen North Central Alabama. Included are a silent auction and music by One for the Road. Tickets are $100 each or $175 for two tickets. Only 300 tickets will be sold. For more information, visit www. komenncalabama.org.
start their own Italian ice ventures through a training program they call Be Your Own Boss. While Wani wasn’t raised in Alabama’s crazy-for-collegefootball atmosphere, she’s learning quickly. A future menu item will have an Alabama-Auburn theme, she said. “We’re going to have a House Divided flavor with cherry-lemon and blueberry-tangerine,” she said. “I saw those ‘House Divided’ signs in yards and thought they were so neat.” Magic City Sweet Ice is at 715 Oak Grove Road in Homewood. It’s open Monday-Friday from 1-8 p.m., Saturdays from noon-8 p.m. and Sundays from 2:30-8 p.m. For more information, visit www.magiccitysweetice.com, call 907-2125 or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. ❖
Pet Project: Bark and Wine Benefits Shelby Humane Society
The Shelby Humane Society’s board of directors will host the sixth annual Bark and Wine June 13 at Inverness Country Club. The fundraiser will feature a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a live auction at 7:30 p.m. The event also includes complimentary beer and wine and a silent auction. Tickets are $150. For more information, visit www. shelbyhumane.org. ❖
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late Mr. Horace Satcher of Auburn and Montgomery. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Betty Lindsey and the late Mr. James Lindsey of Bay Minette and the late Mr. and Mrs. Coley Satcher Sr. of Quitman, Miss. Miss Satcher is a graduate of Auburn High School and Auburn University with bachelor’s degrees in health administration and accounting. She is a certified public accountant and is employed at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Wade McKennon of Lexa, Ark., and the late Mr. and Mrs. David Erickson of Yazoo City. Mr. Erickson is a graduate of Delta State University and the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. He is employed as a regional president of Southern Bancorp in Clarksdale, Miss. The wedding will be July 11 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Birmingham. ceremony. A reception followed at the Country Club of Birmingham. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Seldon Andrews of Birmingham and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horner Bates of Butler and Mrs. Seldon Andrews Jr. of Tuscaloosa. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe McNair of Montgomery and the grandson of Mrs. Jane Nolan Galvin of Boston. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a silk and lace gown designed by Lela Rose. She was attended by Ann Evans Nix and Mary Seldon Andrews as maids of honor. Holland McKenzie was the flower girl. The groom’s father was best man. After a wedding trip to Playa Mujeres, Mexico, the couple will live in Montgomery. and the late Mr. Richard Leyden Bevington of Nashville, Tenn., and Mrs. Marjean Osmundson Parriott and the late Mr. Richard Lewis Parriott, also of Nashville. Miss Johnson is a graduate of Briarwood Christian School and a cum laude graduate of Auburn University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in public relations. She served as executive vice president of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and was named 2004 Miss Homecoming. She is employed as senior manager of Events and Catering Administration at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Mr. Parriott is a graduate of Ezell Harding Christian School and a magna cum laude graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree with a double major in electronic media journalism and political science. He received two Emmy awards for his work in broadcast journalism before becoming employed as the public information officer for the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. A July wedding in Nashville has been planned.
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Stephanie Lynn Saia and Joshua Adam Williams, both of Roswell, Ga., were married Nov. 15 in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony at The Foundry at
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simson Watson and Mr. John Ellis Adams, all of Birmingham, announce the engagement of their daughter, Captain Margaret Shorter Adams, to Captain Bradley Alan Jones, son Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee Jones of Aumsville, Ore. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blankenship Maddox Pankey and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Ramsay Adams, all of Birmingham. Captain Adams is a 2004 graduate of The University of the South, Sewanee, where she was a member of the women’s varsity soccer team. She was presented at the 2003 Ball of Roses and the 2003 Heritage Ball. She is serving in the United States
Marine Corps with a military occupational specialty as a logistics officer. Miss Adams is stationed at Parris Island, S.C. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. Edward Orley Brown and the late Mrs. Brown of Dallas, Ore., and Mrs. Donald Arlie Jones and the late Mr. Jones of Salem, Ore. Captain Jones is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He is also serving in the United States Marine Corps with a military occupational specialty as a logistics officer. Mr. Jones is stationed at Parris Island. The wedding is planned for June 13 at Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham.
ment of their daughter, Dr. Lindsay Elizabeth Brown, to Dr. Daniel Alan Kelmenson, son of Dr. Robin Kelmenson and Ms. Sara Braverman of West Bloomfield, Mich. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Winslow Lawson Hill of Huntsville and the late Mr. Hill and the late Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kenner Brown of Mobile. Dr. Brown is a 2007 summa cum laude graduate of Furman University, a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and a 2011 summa cum laude graduate of the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency in 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Brown is pursuing a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Colorado Medical
Center in Denver. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. Arthur Frederick Braverman and the late Mrs. Braverman and the late Dr. and Mrs. Victor A Kelmenson, all of Michigan. Dr. Kelmenson is a 2007 summa cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College and a 2011 graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland. He completed his internal medicine residency in 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Kelmenson is doing a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver. The wedding is planned for Sept. 5 in Estes Park, Colo.
Puritan Mill in Atlanta. The Rev. Joshua M. Noblitt of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Atlanta officiated. The bride is the daughter of the Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Anthony Saiia of Birmingham. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. Sam Saiia, the late Mrs. Lillian Virginia Saiia, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Russell Graves, all of Birmingham. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Alexander Williams of Cumming, Ga. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pierson Williams of Memphis, Tenn., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Peter Zuzel of Buffalo, N.Y. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The matron of honor was Jennifer Saiia Lumpkin, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Ann
Sara Ascherman, Kelley Elizabeth Joiner, Kelley Elizabeth Jordon, Rachel Lofton Morrison, Margaret Wall Rader, Allyson Comeaux Saia and Anne Elliott Tapley. The flower girl was Evelyn Gray Lumpkin, niece of the bride. The groom’s brother, James Alexander Williams Jr., served as best man. Groomsmen were James Alexander Williams, father of the groom; Anwar Salih Ahmed; Stephen Kyle Apple; Edward Michael Bahor III; Thomas Allen Gamble; Andrew John Knouff; and Samuel Graves Saia. Ushers were Michael Peter Williams, Ricky Jerel Applewhite and James Parker Lumpkin III. Elizabeth McAleer was the reader. Following a wedding trip to Playa Mujeres, Mexico, the couple live in Roswell.
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sorority. She is employed with Red Rock Realty Group. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leon Phillips of Roanoke and the late Mr. and Mrs. Russell McWhorter Cunningham Jr. of Birmingham. Mr. Cunningham graduated from Auburn University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He received a juris doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law and a master of laws degree from New York University School of Law. Mr. Cunningham is a principal with Red Mountain Law Group. The wedding will be in June.
Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Pearson Courington of Jasper announce the engagement of their daughter, Leann, to Russell McWhorter Cunningham IV, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cunningham III of Birmingham. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. James Richard Courington of Jasper and the late Mr. Courington and the late Mrs. Virginia Faye Aldridge of Birmingham and the late Mr. James Monroe Herron of Jasper. Miss Courington graduated from the University of North Alabama, where she was a member of Phi Mu
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As Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Brown will be a state spokesperson for education and the teaching profession. She has been awarded a 2015 Chevy Traverse from Alfa Insurance and the Alabama Farmers Federation to use while traveling across the state to speak.
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Vestavia Hills High School teacher Jennifer Brown has been chosen Alabama Teacher of the Year. Brown, who teaches applied physical science and guided study, has taught at Vestavia High School for 13 years. She was Vestavia Hills’ Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2014. “It is no surprise to me at all the committee determined (Brown) as the best candidate for Teacher of the Year,” said Sheila Phillips, Vestavia Hills City Schools superintendent. “In the time that I have known Jennifer, her passion for teaching and learning and her students in particular is what we recognize in her the most. What’s great about her is not just her inspiration to students but her ability to inspire her colleagues. It takes a special individual to be able to do that.” Brown graduated from Pleasant Grove High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in comprehensive science education at UAB. She went on to earn a master’s degree from the University of Montevallo in instructional leadership. In addition to teaching, she sponsors the school’s Ultimate Frisbee Club. Brown was one of 130 teachers considered for the title. The 130 were eventually whittled down to four candidates: two in the elementary school division, including Minette Wiggins of Trace Crossings Elementary
School, and two in the secondary division. Brown was announced as the overall winner at a ceremony in Montgomery May 13. Wiggins received second place. Phillips said this is the first time Vestavia City Schools has had a teacher win the title. “When people ask what makes Vestavia Hills different from other school systems, it’s teachers like Jennifer Brown,” Phillips said. “She is the best reflection of us. Teachers like her make us who we are.” Brown calls her teaching style student-centered and said she encourages students to do activities that cause them to move around and interact with one another. She also works to customize each student’s experience according to what motivates them, she said. “The students come into my classroom and they love it, because they get to come in and experience science and not just learn about it,” Brown said. “I want to step away and be a facilitator of learning, and I want the students to be in charge of their learning. That’s how I would describe my classroom.” As Teacher of the Year, Brown will be a state spokesperson for education and the teaching profession. She has been awarded a 2015 Chevy Traverse from Alfa Insurance and the Alabama Farmers Federation to use while traveling across the state to speak.
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She is now in the running for National Teacher of the Year. “I want to empower other teachers,” Brown said. “To be able to share my love of learning with other teachers and hopefully other students is really exciting.” ❖
Hanson Will be New Pizitz Principal
Vestavia Hills Assistant Superintendent Meredith Hanson (below) will become the new principal of Louis Pizitz Middle School at the end of the 2014-15 school year. “This is my passion,” Hanson said. “It’s important to me to be working beside our fine faculty at Pizitz and to help them push the school further than it has ever been.” She will move into the job later this month after current principal Tyler Burgess becomes principal at Vestavia Hills High School. Hanson has served as the district’s assistant superintendent since last July and worked as executive director of human resources in Auburn City Schools from 2012-2014. She spent six years before that as assistant principal of Vestavia Hills Elementary Central. “Meredith’s love of children, teaching and learning and her broad background of experience will make her a great middle school principal,” Sheila Phillips, Vestavia Hills superintendent, said. ❖
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From left: Homewood Chamber of Commerce Excellence Award recipients John Anyiko, Bella Nichols, Ryan Shepler, Kailyn Gibbs and Windham Hewitt.
Chamber Recognizes HCS Students for Excellence The Homewood Chamber of Commerce recognized five Homewood City Schools students as recipients of its Excellence Award at its luncheon April 21. Candidates were chosen based on recommendations from faculty and staff from each school in Homewood. John Anyiko, fifth-grader at Edgewood Elementary School, was described by his principal, Patricia Simpson, as being kind, intelligent, self-motived and honest. “John demonstrates a strong desire to do what is right all the time,” Simpson said. “He is invested in his
schoolwork and takes pride in it.” Anyiko said he hopes to study mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama. Fifth-grader Windham Hewitt was selected to represent Hall-Kent Elementary School. Hewitt not only excels in academics, according to school officials, but also plays basketball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse and football. Hewitt also participates in the 3:07 Club, Future Trendsetters and Safety Patrol. Bella Nichols, a fifth-grade student at Shades Cahaba Elementary School, was also chosen. In a letter to
Hoover Student Chosen for Lincoln Center Jazz Program Hoover High School junior Tyler Greengard (left) will join a select group of 42 students from across the world this summer to study and perform with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and musician Wynton Marsalis. Greengard, who plays the tenor saxophone, was selected by an online audition submission to join the class of the inaugural Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Summer Jazz Academy July 19-Aug. 3 in Castleton, Va. The two-week institute,
the Chamber, Principal John Lowry said Nichols is a writer and artist. “The teachers describe her as one of the most eager and diligent learners they have ever taught,” Lowry said. Eighth-grader Ryan Shepler was chosen to represent Homewood Middle School. “Ryan is always willing to go the extra mile, whether it be in sports, academics or just by helping others,” Leigh Anne Garrison, eighth-grade counselor, said. “He is truly deserving of this award.”
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Spain Park Students Win C-SPAN Film Contest
By Kaitlin Candelaria Two Spain Park High School students were recognized by C-SPAN for their winning documentary entry at a ceremony April 29 at the school. Seniors Elizabeth Sturgeon and Emily Spradling, along with the rest of the school’s AP Government and Politics class, created a documentary as part of the C-SPAN Student Cam Contest. The documentary entry had to be 5-7 minutes long and focus on telling a story that demonstrated how a policy, law or action by either the executive, legislative or judicial branch affected the community. Teacher Cheryl Morrow has done this project for many years but said this is the first time she has had students recognized. “This is something my students have done for close to 10 years now,”
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Emily Spradling, Elizabeth Sturgeon and their parents attended the April 29 ceremony where C-SPAN recognized the Spain Park students for their winning documentary.
Morrow said. “I think this documentary project gives students the opportunity to ask a question and then to actually present an answer. That’s what makes these students very special. They aren’t just saying what they see -- they’re posing a research question and then saying, ‘This is what I think we should do about this.’” Spradling and Sturgeon created a documentary about fine arts funding and the effects of cutting fine arts
from schools. Both are involved in fine arts and had personal connections to the film, they said. The girls were also awarded $250. At the ceremony, a C-SPAN representative commended the students for their hard work and encouraged underclassmen to submit documentaries again in 2016. To view the documentary, visit www.studentcam.org. ❖
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Shades Mountain Elementary School is the 2015 beneficiary for a book drive provided by Hoover bookstore 2nd and Charles. Each year, the store provides a book drive for one school. 2nd & Charles’ employees promoted SMES in the store from late 2014 into early 2015, asking patrons to provide donations. As a result, more than 2,000 books were donated to the SMES book drive. “Excitement was great and smiles large as the books were delivered to (SMCS),” Juli Feltham, principal, said. “Shades Mountain is grateful to 2nd & Charles for this very generous gift.” The books available at the drive included a range of books suitable for all grade-levels.
Homewood Student Wins Southern Co. Scholarship Houston Wingo is one of 19 Alabama seniors who won a corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship award. Wingo, a student at Homewood High School, was chosen based on his test scores from the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which he took in 2013. More than one million high school students take the test each year. From there, 16,000 semifinalists are selected. To be considered for a National Merit Scholarship, semifinalists must then complete detailed applications that include an essay and personal information about extracurricular activities, awards and leadership positions. Winners represent less than 1 percent of the nation’s seniors. ❖
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Fashion Is Her Field
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Heidi Elnora founded her company in 2006 in Birmingham. Now, Elnora’s dresses can be found in over 32 stores around the world.
By Kaitlin Candelaria
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eidi Elnora is all about defying expectations. Most people wouldn’t expect a wedding dress designer to achieve fame out of Birmingham, but Elnora has. Most people also wouldn’t expect a designer who specializes in couture gowns to live in the middle of a hayfield, but again, Elnora is full of surprises. “I was told growing up it couldn’t be done in Alabama, and when someone tells me I can’t do something, it fires me up, and I will,” Elnora said. “I was determined to make it happen in Alabama – why couldn’t it happen here? I’m very proud to be in Birmingham, and I want to continue to bring a positive light to our city.” Elnora, who is from Morris, said she’s always known she wanted to be a designer. She describes design as something that’s in her blood. Elnora received a scholarship to the Savannah College of Art of Art and Design, where she honed her craft, she said. After college, Elnora abruptly returned to
Birmingham after being injured in a car accident. While recuperating, she called Alabama Wedding Magazine. “I said ‘Hi, I’m Heidi Elnora, and I want to design a wedding dress,’” Elnora said. Elnora credits her attraction to the wedding niche to her desire to create something special and cherished. “What do you cherish more than a wedding dress?” Elnora said. “It’s a piece of artwork to me. My customer appreciates it just like I do, and they hand it down to their daughter. That’s precious to me.” Elnora founded her company in 2006. Since then, she has been featured in New York Bridal Fashion Week, sold dresses in stores such as Nordstrom, been a contestant on TLC’s Project Runway and has become a mother to two little boys. She also founded Birmingham Fashion Week in 2012 and last month starred in her own reality show on TLC, “Bride By Design.” She still has an atelier at Pepper Place in Birmingham where she regularly meets with clients.
Southern-style Sewing Seamstress Linda McIntosh Makes Sure Belles Are Well-dressed
The civilization of “cavaliers and cotton fields” may be gone with the wind, but its fashion lives on. Young women throughout the Birmingham area have been stepping into the past for over 45 years, donning antebellum gowns for belle societies. Linda McIntosh of Hoover has been making antebellum-style gowns for the Hoover, Vestavia and Arlington Belles since her own daughter’s presentation 16 years ago. McIntosh said that most of her business is done by word-of-
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“I’ve just been going 100 miles an hour,” Elnora said. “I’m constantly working on the next big thing. I’m never just settled.” In October 2014, Elnora defined her brand into three separate lines -- Build-a-Bride, Hello Darling and heidi elnora. Each brand targets different price points and aesthetics for different types of brides, she said. “When it comes to my dresses, I try to explore different parts of myself,” Elnora said. “With Hello Darling, I’m showing parts of my childhood, like growing up in our pasture and going down to the river to play with rocks. Build-a-Bride is the part of my childhood where I was in high school being a cheerleader, playing softball and getting a scholarship -- living the American dream. heidi elnora is kind of the future of me – more couture.” Despite her fame as a designer and reality show star, Elnora said she doesn’t feel she’s changed. Family members have commented on how true to her personality she stays even while being filmed, she said. “My daddy said, ‘You are so you on television. You’re the same Heidi on TV as you are here at home,’” Elnora said. “I told him I don’t know how else to be. It’s nice because I can stay true to who I am. It can be awkward seeing myself on television, but it hasn’t changed me. It’s an opportunity and blessing that God has given me.” Elnora is tightlipped about the future except for saying she’s constantly looking for ways to grow. She is already planning a new line that will be released in October and is also always looking for ways to expand Birmingham Fashion Week as well as her company and creating new fashion job opportunities in Birmingham. “I have lots of plans,” Elnora said. “I can’t talk about a lot of them yet because they’re still traveling in my head.” And when it all gets to be too much? “That’s why I live in my hayfield,” Elnora said. “My hayfield helps me to check myself. My husband and my family keep me very grounded and focused and so does a lot of laundry. That helps me to stay normal.” For more information on Elnora’s designs, visit www.heidielnora.com. ❖
Linda McIntosh of Hoover has been making antebellum-style gowns for the Hoover, Vestavia and Arlington Belles since her own daughter’s presentation 16 years ago.
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Designer Heidi Elnora Stays Grounded with Family, Farm Home
Runway Review Fashion Week Is Showcase for Young Designers
Models, makeup artists, designers and hairdressers flocked to Pepper Place for the fifth Birmingham Fashion Week May 7-9. “We focused more on smaller Southern designers,” said Jeana Lee, BFW co-founder. “Last year, we had five nights of shows, and this year we cut it back to three and simplified it. We wanted to get back to the basics of what we thought Fashion Week in Birmingham needed to be.” The Rising Design Star Challenge gives students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to submit garment sketches representing one of Alabama’s major industries -- agriculture, livestock, forestry, mining, fishing, technology or transportation. The garments must be constructed out of alternative materials, which includes almost anything but fabric. The top 40 sketches were displayed at the Birmingham Museum of Art during April. From there, the top 24 designs were chosen to be modeled live during the second night of Birmingham Fashion Week. Semifinalists from the Over the Mountain area included Laylah Burrello, Camille Colter, Rigdon Hendrix, Madeline Kline and Matt Pierce of Homewood; Camille Cooper, Brooke Lindsey, Cam Miceli and Sarah Anne Pfitzer of Vestavia Hills; and Maggie Yester of Hoover. Hendrix,14, was awarded second place in the challenge, winning $300. The Emerging Designer Competition is open to undergraduate and post-graduate designers. They compete for prizes including a $1,000 scholarship, a television appearance and a professional photo shoot of their collection. Homewood resident Ashley Lewis and Mountain Brook resident Selene Meisler were both chosen as semifinalists and had their designs featured May 7 and May 8 in runway shows. Meilser is a student at the University of Alabama. Lewis is a student at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Vestavia resident Bradford Billingsley was featured this year as Birmingham Fashion Week’s first-ever Up and Coming Designer. Billingsley placed second in 2012 and third in 2013 in the Rising Design Star Challenge and recently won top honors on “Project Runway: Threads,” a fashion competition/reality show on TLC. “We were overwhelmed with how well the event went,” Lee said. “We sold out every night. It was a big year for us and a huge milestone to make it five years. We’ve been overwhelmed with how much it’s grown each year, and this year by far exceeded all the others.”
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shades that work well for certain hair and skin colors. “There are some different shades of blue. So, more than likely, they could find a pretty shade of blue that would work well,” McIntosh said. “I’ve made some pale green or sea-foam green dresses that look beautiful. Girls who have reddish hair, that color looks beautiful on them.” McIntosh said a belle can’t go wrong with her two most popular colors. “I think the most popular one is some shade of blue or pink,” she said. McIntosh said she gets excited about belle season because of the girls who come to see her. “I just love the girls,” she said. “I get really close to them. It’s kind of like a mission for me. I’m praying for the girls while I sew these dresses.” The making of a belle dress requires several fittings, and McIntosh said she tends to have many meaningful conversations with the belles and their mothers. “My daughter is going through the adoption process right now, and it’s hard,” McIntosh said. “Some of the mothers of adopted daughters will come in and ask me how everything is going with my daughter.” McIntosh is always ready to give the belles a little advice. She warns her belles not to be envious of any other girl’s dress. McIntosh said she doesn’t want her clients to get hung up on what they could have done differently when designing their dress. “I always tell them, ‘Your dress is for you, and it’s been made especially for you,’” she said. ❖
From left, front: Ryan Giegel, Will Shaver, Taylor Bush and Cameron Atkinson. Back: Wilder Evers, Brady Dunn, Evan Smith and Tyler Fanning. Asst Coaches Mike Evers and Chris Shaver (not pictured), Head Coach Kris Dunn.
Raptors Rip through Competition with Perfect Record The 2015 Oak Mountain Raptors (Blue) 5th Grade Basketball Team recently completed a perfect season, going 35-0 and winning 5 competitive city titles, including the NSBA regular and post-season titles, the OTM regular and post season titles and the Jingle Bell Jam.
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mouth and she spends the majority of the year sewing and making children’s clothing for family and friends. “I really started sewing when I was maybe 5 years old,” McIntosh said. “My mother would let me sit at her sewing machine. Of course, my grandmother sewed, too.” When she was a little older, McIntosh said, she began creating things and making clothes for her dolls. Though she didn’t major in fashion design in college, McIntosh said she has always loved sewing and that it’s always been a part of her life. She said she could always sew, so when her daughter was invited to become a Belle, she decided to make the antebellum dress for her daughter. “When I started having grandchildren, I sewed clothes for them, too,” she said. Compared to making children’s clothes, sewing an antebellum dress is “a bit more difficult,” McIntosh said. Antebellum dresses require multiple pieces including pantaloons, an underskirt and the dress itself. Both dress and skirt must accommodate the traditional hoop – a flexible circular structure that holds the dress away from the body, creating a bell shape. McIntosh said that during belle season she will typically spend four hours a day working on a dress, spending about 16 hours on each dress she makes. “It takes a lot longer because you have to fit the dress.” McIntosh said.
“You have to make sure the skirts fit over the hoop and then you have to get the length right.” There are also strict restrictions regarding the style of the dresses. “Different belles societies require different things,” she said. “For example, Hoover Belles do not allow offthe-shoulder. None of them allow any cleavage to be shown.” In addition, each dress must modestly cover the belle and be a pastel shade. Over the years, McIntosh has created a book that she shows to each belle who comes to her for a dress. Like the book of a wedding cake designer, her dress book is filled with pictures of the designs she has created over the past 16 years. For girls who don’t have a particular style in mind for their dresses, McIntosh said she lets them pick from various necklines, colors and laces to create their own dresses. As for the girls who already have their dream dress in mind, McIntosh said she likes for them to at least take a look at her book. Over the years, McIntosh said, there have been no big disputes over style, but some girls have asked for fabrics inappropriate for the occasion. “I have tried to persuade girls against more delicate fabrics,” she said. “The dresses are better if they are done in a polyester cotton, because in reality, they are going to get dirty and you have to take them to the cleaners. You can’t wash them. So the cotton is easier to work with.” McIntosh said that although there is no one color that looks beautiful on every belle, she has found certain
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Team members are, from left, front: Davis Gillespie, Grant Rakers, Jared Kaplan, Andrew Hunt and Cole Gangle. Middle: Cooper Griffin, Taylor Bush, Colton Stein, Brady Dunn, Tyler Fanning and Jake Derecki. Back: Coaches Scott Griffin and Brad Gillespie, head coach Pat Rakers and coach Kris Dunn.
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The Oak Mountain Outlaws baseball team won the 11U OTM League beating the Mountain Brook Spartans in the championship game on May 5 to earn the title. This year was the second year for the OTM baseball league consisting of eight travel teams from throughout the Birmingham area: Hewitt Trussville Huskies, Shelby Co. Sidewinders, Oak Mountain Outlaws, Mountain Brook Spartans, Vestavia Rebels, Vestavia Vipers, Homewood Patriots and Hoover Bucs.
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building a youth ministry to be their primary focus. “The church has a lot of older members, so they want to attract more young people,” he said. “One way they may do that is by sponsoring sports camps. It would be cool to use soccer as a way to draw people my age to the Lord and the church.” This trip won’t be Stein’s first visit to London. He attended the 2012 Summer Olympics with his parents but said this visit will be different. “We were there for 10 days but basically went to the Olympic venues and back,” Stein said. “We didn’t really get to interact with the people
that much. This time, it will be all about getting to know people and bringing them to Christ.” Stein and Welch will return to Alabama in December. Soon after Christmas, they will leave again for mission work in either Central America or Australia. “It will be kind of weird working in another part of the world while so many of our friends are having a blast in college,” Stein said. “A part of me would love to be with them, but I am so excited about this opportunity we’ve been given to serve.” Whether Stein ever kicks a ball in college, his legacy in Alabama high school soccer is secure. Westminster-Oak Mountain is a small private school in Shelby County, but its soccer is big league. The Knights battled large-school powers Spain Park and Homewood to ties and lost only to Class 7A’s Hoover on the way to a 16-1-2
record and the Class 1A-3A crown. “It’s been such a whirlwind,” Stein said. “It still hasn’t sunk in yet. We win the state championship, graduate and now I’m off to London. I was so happy for all the seniors on our team to go out as state champs because we worked so hard to get there.” Stein said he was flattered when Erik McDaniel, the coach of Faith Christian, the team Westminster defeated in the 1A-3A finals, said the Knights had the best team in classes 1A through 6A. “I appreciate his compliment,” Stein said. “Those schools are a lot bigger than we are and have great teams. But I honestly believe that we would have been competitive in any classification.” Winning a championship was fun, but now Stein is focused on winning believers for his
faith. “That’s where I’ve been called, and I want to make the most of it,” he said. Williams Wins….
Who is the best girl athlete in Alabama? Kiara Williams of Homewood made a strong case for that distinction last week. Williams won the state heptathlon in Mobile May 11-12. She won the long jump on the second day of competition to defeat runner-up Brittley Humphrey of Hoover by a score of 4,745 to 4,470. Humphrey won the 200-meter dash while Homewood’s Ann Moseley Whitsett won the 800-meter run. Mountain Brook’s Drew Williams finished fifth in the boys’ decathlon, taking first place in the high jump and 100-meter run events. ❖
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Oak Mountain, Spain Park Win State Lacrosse Titles By Tyler Waldrep
The Spain Park varsity boys’ lacrosse team beat Vestavia 14-12 to earn the school’s third championship in the last five years.
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Lacrosse is slowly but surely establishing itself in Alabama, and a few dominant programs are starting to corner the market on state championships. The Oak Mountain varsity girls’ team beat Mountain Brook 11-6 to claim back-to-back state titles. The Spain Park varsity boys’ team beat Vestavia 14-12 to earn the school’s third championship in the last five years. Both schools figure to add additional trophies in the near future. When Spain Park coach Dan Jordan watched his team take the field in the championship game, he noticed something different, he said: The sun was finally shining again. “Our kids had to play a majority of the games in cold, wet, miserable weather all the time, but they just found a way to overcome all that,” Jordan said. Storm clouds were not the only thing hanging over the team this past season. Senior midfielder Trent Harper said the team had something to prove after it failed to reach the championship game last season. Spain Park’s loss in the 2014 semifinals ended a streak of three straight appearances in the championship game. “We played in revenge of the loss of the semis,” Harper said. “That’s been our whole mindset all season.” Harper said he worried more about this year’s semifinal match than the championship itself. Once the team won the semifinal game, his confidence soared, he said. “I was expecting to come out with a win and nothing less,” Harper said. Jordan said the team’s confidence stemmed from its regular season performances. Spain Park boasted an 18-1 record when the final playoff game began. That was nothing new for Spain Park. Seniors who have played on the team all four years finished with a 54-8 record and two state championships. Jordan said that despite the close score, he felt like his team controlled the game the entire time. This was largely due to the fact that he has three of the best players in the state in seniors Trent Harper, Benji Lapinski and Colton Nall, he said. “Those three players, they draw a lot of attention from the other team,” Jordan said. “(It’s) an opportunity for other players on my team to step up when they are covered.” Harper said his team dominated the game, but an inability to shut down Vestavia’s offense prevented Spain Park from pulling away. “Having the ball on offense was a good form of defense for us just by controlling possession,” Harper said. Winning was “honestly just a relief more than anything,” he said. Jordan said the future of the Spain Park program looks bright. He said the average varsity player is learning the sport at a younger age. He said this year’s junior varsity team showed incredible promise, losing only once in four overtimes. “I think we can still make another run at it next year,” Jordan said. While Spain Park is reclaiming its dominance, the Oak Mountain girls’ team is finally taking its own spot in the sun. This was the Oak Mountain varsity girls’ sixth straight championship game appearance. Coach David Klementz said the team never doubted its ability to win back-to-back state titles but that keeping the girls from overlooking games was difficult. “Back to back (titles) is harder, I think,” Klementz said. “The struggle all year is to keep
The Oak Mountain varsity girls’ team beat Mountain Brook 11-6 to claim back-to-back state titles for the program.
the girls focused. I mean, you are getting everyone’s best shot.” Everyone’s best shot didn’t come close to being good enough. The defense stifled instate opponents throughout the season, shutting out its opponents five times. The team came to the championship game with an 18-game winning streak over instate schools. Junior Maddie Everhardt said the team expected to beat Mountain Brook soundly after winning the regular season matchup 16-3, but at the half both teams were tied with three points apiece. “I feel like our team got really bored,” Everhardt said. “(Mountain Brook) definitely came with their A-game on. They played with 120 percent, we came with 95 percent.” Klementz said sophomore goalie Rachel Robb was one of the few players who played with intensity in the first half. She finished with
22 total saves. Klementz said Robb’s focus was the main reason the game was not out of hand at the half. Robb said her teammates stepped it up in the second half. She said Klementz and older members on the team reminded everyone that they weren’t champions yet. “As a team, we weren’t playing our game (in the first half),” Robb said. “Some of the girls would step up and say, do you want this championship, and if you want it, you have to play.” One of those players who spoke out was Everhardt. She was on the team her freshman year when Oak Mountain lost the state championship game to Mountain Brook. She said she did not want to relive those feelings. “That’s our biggest rival -- that would have been the worst thing,” Everhardt said. “I think that really woke everyone up, that in 25 minutes they didn’t want to be standing on the sidelines
watching someone else get handed the trophy.” Oak Mountain came out energized and ready to play in the second half. The team finished the half outscoring Mountain Brook 8-3 thanks in large part to Everhardt’s four second-half points. “Our team does its best when we are having fun,” Everhardt said. “After every goal, we were celebrating, which we didn’t do in the first half.” Klementz said he expects the team’s dominance to continue going forward thanks to the school’s support. He said having the only girls’ junior varsity program in the state is a huge advantage for him. “We are getting trained players playing on the varsity team, which makes a big difference,” Klementz said. “I think they (the school) are thinking one to three years out when it does become a sanctioned sport. They are going to be in a better position than anybody.” ❖
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cl oc kwise fr om above: Game MVP Trigg Langner of Oak Mountain scores against Auburn. Trophy time for Oak Mountain boys. Lady Cavs celebrate after title win over Daphne. Lady Eagle Katie Denney celebrates with her team after making three stops in the shootout to clinch the victory over Auburn. Journal photos by Marvin Gentry
in, and I was really nervous,” Denney said. “But I looked to the sideline, and the official said the ball was out. That was a big relief.” Denney had plenty of experience in shootouts. She had gone 13 rounds in a shootout playoff victory over Vestavia Hills the previous week. Pack also scored Oak Mountain’s only goal in regulation play. “I told our players to believe in themselves,” David DiPiazza, Lady Eagle coach, said. “If you believe in yourself, you will make the shots.” Oak Mountain ended the year with a 24-3-1 worksheet. The Lady Eagles reached the final after a win over Bob Jones in the semifinals. They won the Class 6A championship in 2014. John Carroll’s girls dominated Daphne 5-0 on May 9, as Carmyn Lyster scored three goals for the Lady Cavaliers. Claire McPherson and Lindsey Flemming also scored for the victors. Lyster earned an assist on McPherson’s goal. Lyster scored her first goal at the 27:38 mark in the opening half. “We came out a little slow, considering it was for the state championship,” Chace Zanaty, John Carroll coach, said. “Once we got that first goal, we settled down and played our game.” Lyster, a junior who was named game MVP, said she thought her team’s work ethic was a key to the win. “We really wanted (the title) and worked hard for 80 minutes,” she said. “That’s what we do. I’m really excited for our seniors. I’m ready to try to win again next year.” The Lady Cavs dominated the game at all levels, including a 14-1 advantage in shots on goal.
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strokes over second-place Fairhope, which shot 606. Vestavia Hills finished third with a total of 622. Mountain Brook coach Benny Eaves said intangibles were the key to his team’s success. “Our guys had unbelievable chemistry,” Eaves said. “There were absolutely no egos and no expectation for any one player to deliver a special performance for each round. This mindset allowed everyone to play with no fear or expectations. We could focus on the moment and not end results.” Jonathan Eyster led Mountain Brook with a tie for second place in medal competition. He fired a twoday total of two-under-par 140. The Spartans’ Harlan Winn tied for fifth by shooting a five-over-par 147. Teammate Ben Fuller was seventh with a six-over-par 148, and Michael Brown finished 10th, shooting 152 for the tournament. Fuller’s three consecutive birdies on the last three holes of the final day on the way to a one-under-par 70 nailed down the championship for Mountain Brook. “Jonathan has been our most consistent player this season,” Eaves said. “Harlan, Ben and Michael have all
The Lady Cavs completed 2015 with a 16-4-2 record and earned a berth in the championship final with a win over Athens. The Westminster-Oak Mountain boys captured their first-ever state title with a 4-0 rout of Faith Christian on May 8. Ironically, Erik McDaniel,
Faith coach, may be the Knights’ greatest admirer. “They are fantastic,” said McDaniel about the Westminster players. “They are the best 1A through 6A team in Alabama.” Westminster’s record may well justify the opposing coach’s claim. In
been terrific as well. Wilson Simmons played a big role for us in the section and sub-state tournaments. This was a special group. Taking the state 7A title was the icing on the cake.” Spain Park’s Patrick Martin dominated medal play, winning the individual title with sizzling rounds of 68-65 to finish at nine-under-par 133. His score tied an Alabama High School Athletic Association record for
lowest two-day total. He will play at Vanderbilt University next fall. “This was a nice way to go out,” Martin said. “It will give me some confidence and momentum going into the summer.” Martin said he had never seen Magnolia Grove before coming to Mobile the day before the tournament. “My dad and I came down on Sunday and took a look at the course,”
he said. “It helped me avoid any trouble areas on the course.” Control of the ball is a good way to stay out of trouble in golf. Martin missed only four fairways in the entire state tournament. The strong opening round gave Martin confidence for the second day. “After shooting a 68, I was hitting the ball solidly,” he said. “So I felt good going into the last round.”
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Zanaty said he thought John Carroll’s strong depth contributed to the win. “We benefit from having so many substitutes,” he said. “We can shove people in and out and just run our opponent to death, and that’s what we did.”
Members of the 2015 Class 6A-7A champion Hoover Lady Bucs include, from left: Danielle Buompasture, Julie Baker, Mychael O’Berry, Elizabeth Moultrie, Emily Simpson, Carson McKie and Helen Lunsford. They are coached by Lori Elgin.
Spain Park’s Patrick Martin dominated medal play, winning the individual title with sizzling rounds of 68-65 to finish at nine-under-par 133.
posting a 16-1-2 ledger, the Knights’ only loss came against Class 7A power Hoover, and the ties came against Class 7A Spain Park and Class 6A Homewood. Jack Stein scored a first-half goal and a second-half assist on the way to winning MVP honors. Stein – a certain all-state selection – will not play college soccer next season. He’s going to Great Britain to work at a church in London. Other goals were scored by Daniel Richardson, Jarod Keeler and Nathan Richards. Goalkeeper Jonathan Stanford earned the shutout. ❖ Martin said he’d love to play Magnolia Grove again. “It is a beautiful course, but what I liked best was the fact that I played well there,” he said. The other local top 10 finish belonged to Vestavia’s Chris Hughes, who finished ninth with a score of 150. Hoover’s Lady Bucs earned their second consecutive state championship, winning Class 6A-7A with a two-day combination of 13-over-par 445 on the par-72 Magnolia Grove Crossings course, defeating runner-up Huntsville by six shots. Mychael O’Berry paced the champs with a two-day total of evenpar 144, which put her in a fourthplace tie with Spain Park’s Caroline Waldrop. Hoover’s Julie Baker tied for sixth with a one-over-par 145. “It was a good all-around performance for us,” Buc coach Lori Elgin said. “Our girls put together solid rounds, and it was good enough to get the win.” Elgin knows a little about what it takes to win a state championship. She also coached the Lady Bucs’ basketball team to a title in 2001. “It’s all about the girls,” she said. “If a coach gets a talented group that comes in and works hard, good things can happen. That’s true regardless of the sport.” ❖
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Eagles, Lady Cavs, Knights Take Soccer Titles
John Carroll Catholic’s Lady Cavaliers claimed a second consecutive title by winning the Class 6A crown. They took the blue trophy for Class 5A last season.
By Lee Davis The Over the Mountain area proved itself again as the soccer capital of Alabama last week. Four schools claimed state championships at John Hunt
Park in Huntsville, and one of them – Oak Mountain – swept both the boys’ and girls’ Class 7A titles. John Carroll Catholic’s Lady Cavaliers claimed a second consecutive title by winning the Class 6A crown.
They took the blue trophy for Class 5A last season. We s t m i n s t e r - O a k Mountain’s boys’ team brought home the Class 1A-3A blue trophy. The Oak Mountain boys claimed the 7A title with a 3-0
win over Auburn May 9. A goal by Carl Davis with 14:06 remaining in the game gave the Eagles a 1-0 lead. Tripp Langner and Clayton McDonald added goals to seal the victory. Davis also earned an assist. Goalkeeper Ryan
Dearman earned the shutout, and Langer was named MVP. “I couldn’t be more proud of this team,” Daniel DeMasters, Eagle coach, said. “From the beginning of the year, winning the state championship was one of our goals. This was a complete effort by all of our guys.” Oak Mountain reached the finals on the strength of a win over Bob Jones the previous day. The Eagles finished the season with a 23-4-1 record. To claim the girls’ title, the Lady Eagles needed a big play by goalkeeper Katie Denney to earn their second consecutive state crown with a 2-1 shootout win over Auburn May 9. Tied 1-1 after regulation play, Alexandra Dunn, Nealy Martin and Julia Pack scored in the shootout. Denney then stopped three Auburn kicks to clinch the victory. Her third stop – coming off a kick from the Lady Tigers’ Hannah Deweese – was a close call. “At first, I thought it went See soccer , page 35
Steel Magn olia s Spartans and Lady Bucs Claim Golf Titles, Spain Park’s Martin Ties Record
After a three-year dry spell, the Mountain Brook boys’ golf team found an oasis at the Class 7A championships at the Magnolia Grove Falls Course in Mobile last week. The Spartans shot a two-day total of 10-overpar 587 on the par-71 course to claim their first state title since 2011. Mountain Brook won by 19 See golf , page 35
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Members of the 2015 Class 6A-7A champion Mountain Brook golf team are, from left: Coach Benny Eaves, Ben Fuller, Michael Brown, Wilson Simmons, Jonathan Eyster, Harlan Winn and Alex Lockett.
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Mission Trip Westminster Soccer Star Delays College for Faith
Jack Stein was on top of the world a couple of weeks ago. Soon he’ll be on the other side of it. A recent graduate of Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Stein led the Knights to the Class 1A-3A state soccer championship in the first week of May. But he’s not spending his summer preparing to play college soccer or going through freshman orientation at a university. Instead, he’s traveling to London to follow the calling of his faith. Stein and his friend, Jacob Welch, a former Westminster basketball star, are leaving home June 12 for a sixmonth stint working as staff members for Elm Park Baptist Church in the British capital. “Our dads had talked to us about the possibility of taking a year off before going to college,” Stein said. “I remember thinking that not being in school for a while would be nice. A couple of friends had gone to London after they graduated and had an incredible experience, so when the opportunity came we decided to go.” Stein – one of the highestrated high school soccer players in Alabama – made the final decision to delay college in favor of the ministry after playing in the Disney Showcase Tournament in Orlando in late 2014. “I realized that taking a year off might hurt my chances of playing college soccer one day,” he said. “But it was my calling from God to take this opportunity.” Stein said his and Welch’s duties at the church will be “whatever they need us to do” but said they expect
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