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J O U R N A L THE SUBURBAN NEWSPAPER FOR MOUNTAIN BROOK, HOMEWOOD, VESTAVIA HILLS, HOOVER, AND NORTH SHELBY COUNTY OCTOBER 21, 2010

Tricked Out with Treats

Hosting a Halloween party doesn’t have to drive you batty, thanks to some tips from Katie Bolton of Vestavia Hills. Here, she’s tricked out her table with plenty of treats – candy corn, cookies and simple-to-make brownies – and mixed in an appealing brew of fresh and potted flowers, squash and pumpkins. A friendly witch supervises the festivities. See Home, page 24. For fun Halloween Happenings, see About Town, page 4.

The eco-friendly Moss Rock festival at The Preserve in Hoover will feature work from local artists and many other activities. Showing off some of the artwork are Celia Castle and Alex Kunzman. See About Town, page 6.

Ellison Moore, a student at Mountain Brook High School, has traveled the world helping needy children. She recently started a nonprofit organization to help school children in Third World countries. See Life, page 12.

The Literacy Council’s Signature Series featured Sena Jeter Naslund, a Birmingham native and New York Times best-selling author. The event was held at the Redmont Road home of Jim and Julie Stephens, above with the author, center. See Social, page 17.

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fashion show and luncheon, the group’s largest fundraiser, in March. Profits go toward community service donations and scholarships.

Riverchase Women’s Club opened its new season recently ... as president Lynda Kern wel-

comed guests and members and introduced the board for the coming year. The club will support the Amelia Center, Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama and the Exceptional Center through its fifth annual charity art show benefit Feb. 5. RWC also will support the Shelby County Battered Women’s and Children’s Shelter with an April 11 golf tournament

held in cooperation with Crest Cadillac and the Kiwanis Club. Lano Hayley was honored for her membership of 32 years and her outstanding service to her club and community. Chico’s entertained with a trunk show presentation of its new fall line. Riverchase Women’s Club meets monthly for luncheons or dinner meetings. ❖

MONEY-SAVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIP No. 23 At the Hoover Service Club’s kickoff meeting were, from left: president Ardith McMicken; Meaghan Heinrich, education manager for the Alabama Symphony Orchestra; and first vice president Martha Photo special to the Journal Yeilding.

The Hoover Service Club kicked off its ... 2010-2011 session Sept. 9 with guest speaker Meaghan Heinrich, education man-

ager for the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Throughout the year, club members participate in hands-on community service projects and host their annual Razzle Dazzle

INSULATE YOURSELF FROM UNNECESSARY ENERGY COSTS. By David S. Stewart Alabama Power Company

Heating and cooling costs are your largest single energy expense. Having the right amount of insulation can help you control those costs. Above, Flo Suschak and Lano Hayley, were among those attending the Riverchase Women’s Club season opening. Left, Becky Bloomberg and Pam Roberts also attended the meeting.

What is an R-Value?

A properly insulated home can save you up to 30% on heating and cooling costs. So, grab a ruler and let’s head to the attic to measure your insulation. Should be 8 or more inches. Make sure you measure in a

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couple of different places. Insulation can Your insulation should be 8 or more inches.

sometimes be spotty. After checking the attic, take a look at the

rest of the house. Hopefully, you’ve got plenty of insulation in the walls.

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Start with the walls adjacent to unheated spaces, such as garages. The structural elements in this part of your home are probably exposed, so measuring your insulation here should be easy. Finally, measure the insulation in your basement (finished or unfinished). Check the ceilings, walls, crawl space, etc. If you’re finding your home is coming up short on insulation, it’s time to add more. Most of it you can do yourself. We’ve got all this laid out in a nice format on our website, along with detailed explanations of

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An R-Value is a number that indicates how well a material resists heat. A high R-Value will help keep those power bills down, whereas a lower R-Value will not. I’ve posted an easy-tofollow R-Value calculator up on our website.

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MURPHY’S LAW

ahaba Heights has a new bar in town, but you don’t have to be 21 to enjoy it. At this bar, the main menu item is T-shirts. See page 22.

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ee the hottest winter fashions from Over-the-Mountain retailers. See page 23.

he holidays are just around the corner. Check out the Vestavia Hills and Homewood special sections to see what area shops have to offer and get all the details on Homewood’s upcoming Holiday Open House. Homewood Special Section begins on page 28, Vestavia Special Sectin begins on page 42.

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Publisher: Maury Wald Editor: Laura McAlister Features Writer: Donna Cornelius Office Manager: Christy Wald Editorial Assistant: Stacie Galbraith Sports: Lee Davis Contributors: Susan Murphy, Bones Long, Cary Estes, June Mathews, Emil Wald, Marvin Gentry Advertising Sales: Suzanne Wald, Julie Trammell Edwards, Tommy Wald Editorial Intern: Molly Folse Vol. 18, No. 20

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Holiday Hazmat

y girls will both be home for Christmas. I’m beyond excited and have already started lists upon lists of things I need to do to get ready – clean sheets and fresh towels, cookies and cheese dip, and a spiral cut ham in the fridge. This year, however, there’s a whole new list of considerations. My grandson

and sat down to order a couple of upgraded stair-guarding gates. As I leafed through the pages, however, I began to pale. Baby gates were just the beginning. In 50 or so brightly lit pages, the company showcased cabinet locks and oven latches, power strip covers and anti-tip brackets for the big screen TV. There were window guards and corner guards and mesh you could wind through the spindles on your deck. For the bathroom alone, they had hot water sensors and toilet locks and a special band to slip over the toilet paper so it wouldn’t take on the life of a crepe paper streamer. Susan Murphy With shaky fingers, I got out my credit card and clicked and clicked and clicked is coming, too! He’s walking now again, which triggered a cute little (can you believe it?) and is reportWho knew my house was pop-up offering me what I’m sure edly talented with doorknobs and company refers to as the Frantic such a minefield? From the the drawer pulls. His comfort toy is Grandmother Combo Pack. a Black & Decker drill, and he’s looks of things, it would Who knew my house was such a already figured out how to get past minefield? the looks of things, be easier to strip the house it would beFrom the child safety gates in his den. easier to strip the house This is wonderful, of course, to the walls and have a to the walls and have a hollowedintellectual curiosity and physical warehouse Christmas, sterile but hollowed-out warehouse out dexterity and all that, but it also secure. sets up the pre-holiday challenge Christmas, sterile What fun would that be? I don’t to get my house into childproof want a hazmat holiday. I don’t want but secure. condition. to hold my decorating ground and Let’s not say childproof. That reduce my house to a chorus of sounds like I’m preparing for an “no’s,” either. I want everyone to be assault. Better child-friendly, child-safe. I’m not setting happy, comfortable. The challenge is to create a setting out to protect my house from my grandson; I’m protectwhere a toddler can safely play while the grownups sideing my grandson from being injured in my house. step a package nervous breakdown. I remembered the child safety basics: no sharp corIt will all work out. It will. I’ll put the breakable stuff ners or choking hazards or dangerous chemicals within up high. I’ll empty out the cabinets and fill them with reach. Harold put plug covers in all the outlets the day things Jackson can safely play with. our grandson was born. I’m not sure what he thought There will be a basket of child-friendly holiday books Jackson would do from the bassinet, but the covers are on the coffee table, plastic canisters where his snacks will still in place. be readily accessible. (This is Grandma’s house, rememI figured if I put the cleaning products in an upper ber?) In short (no pun intended), I’ll make the bottom cabinet, threw an afghan over the fireplace hearth and half of Christmas as jolly as the top half ... and tag team confined small game pieces to a childproof tin, I’d be off every available adult to keep an eye on the child’s every to a good start. move. Of course, there was still the matter of the stairs. My Safe and fun. Fun and safe. We can do this. We’ll eat, daughter and her husband live on one level in Florida, we’ll laugh, and come Christmas Eve Santa will come so the little guy hasn’t been trained in ascent and descent down my chimney ... if I remember to remove the childmaneuvers. No problem. I found a child-safety website proof lock on the fireplace flue. ❖

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Bluff Park students share their excitement about Halloween.

“I’m going to be a ’50s poodle girl. I like getting candy, lots of candy.” Abby Scott Third Grade

“I’m going to be a Kimono princess, and my favorite thing about Halloween is getting to walk around the neighborhood at night. I like seeing what everything looks like at night.” Maria Timberlake Third Grade

“I’m going to be an alien, and I like getting a bunch of candy.”

“I’m going to be Junie B. Jones, and I like getting all the candy.”

Luke Godwin Third Grade

Katie Jourdan Second Grade

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Halloween in Hoover

Hoover will be hopping with Halloween activities this year. Check out the Hoover Public Library’s Halloween Hoopla Oct. 26. Children of all ages are invited to come in costume at 6:30 p.m. for games, snacks and a screening of “Hocus Pocus.” The event is free. For more information, call 444-7833 or visit www.hooverlibrary.org/kidzone. On Oct. 30, the city of Hoover will host the Hoover Hayride and Family Night at Veterans Park on Valleydale Road. From 6 to 9 p.m.,

Guests at this year’s BOO Ball are encouraged to dress according to the Photo special to the Journal Mad Halloween theme. enjoy a hayride, dinner and trickor-treating. Local businesses will provide candy, and awards will be given for the best decorations. There’s no charge for the event. For more information, call 4447732.

Sloss Furnaces

Experience fun – and maybe some spooky spillover from the annual Fright Furnace – at the Sloss Furnaces Kids’ Fall Festival Oct. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event features carnival games, pumpkin decorating, ghost stories and a scavenger hunt. It’s free to members of the Sloss Furnaces Foundation and Future Furnace Keeper Kids Club. Admission for non-members is $3, and children under five are admitted free. Children and adults are encouraged to show up in costume. For more information or to RSVP, call 324-1911 or e-mail info@slossfurnaces.com.

Museum of Art

Bart the Art Bat invites everyone to his spooktacular Halloween party Oct. 23 at the Birmingham Museum of Art. It’s Bart’s favorite holiday, and he wants everyone to be in hauntingly happy spirits. Come dressed as your favorite objet d’art to scare away the goblins, go on a trick-ortreat scavenger hunt and rack up on goodies, listen to some spooky stories that will make your teeth chatter and craft a pumpkin to scare away those pesky black cats. Party hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There’s no admission charge. Check out www.artsbma.org for a complete schedule of events.

13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey

In a small Southern town at a house on Royal Street, there’s said to be a ghost. One Halloween night, a group of young people dare to

find out if the tale is true and meet an eccentric old lady who opens up their world with her ghost stories. What they learn from this most unlikely of persons is a lesson about life and love. From Kathryn Tucker Windham’s beloved book comes Red Mountain Theatre Company’s stage adaptation, “13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey,” a haunting new musical written by Don Everett Garrett with music by Kevin Francis Finn. Shows are Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20; student rush tickets are available. Those purchasing tickets for the Oct. 30 shows can opt to add the Trunk or Treat option for $5, which includes access to a costume gathering featuring tasty treats immediately after the 2 p.m. performance. For tickets or more information, call 324-2424 or visit www.redmountaintheatre.org.

Dracula

This Halloween, the Alabama Ballet will resurrect its ghoulish hit, “Dracula.” With original choreography by Roger Van Fleteren and Wes Chapman, the haunting tale will thrill and chill the audience. Ghastly romance and mysterious suspense combine with live organ music played by Thomas Helms on the Alabama Theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer for two performances. The Alabama Ballet Junior Board will host a twilight vampire bash on opening night, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. Come in costume, win prizes and enjoy discounted, vampire-inspired drinks. Shows are Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 31 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $27-$52. A portion of the proceeds of all ticket sales will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.alabamaballet.org. ❖ – Compiled by Molly Folse

Having fun at last year’s Shower for the Shelter were Gabriela Campos, left, and Kimberly Campos. This year’s event is Oct. 24. Photo special to The Journal

Shower to Benefit Humane Society

Family, friends and pets are invited to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary’s annual Shower for the Shelter Oct. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. The celebration includes clowns, games, face painting and more. Refreshments will include hot dogs, drinks, cupcakes and popcorn. Children (four- and twolegged) who wear their Halloween costumes will receive a prize. Low cost shot/micro-chipping will be offered from noon until 2 p.m. Adoption fees will be waived; instead, the shelter will be accepting donations. Guests are asked to bring donations of needed items for the shelter. For a list of the items, visit www.gbhs.org and see the “Wish List.” For more information, call 942-1211.

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Cancer Survivors Invited to Celebrate at Annual Dinner

Cancer survivors and their supporters are invited to participate in an evening of dinner, inspiration and reflection at the third annual Cancer Survivor Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. The keynote speaker is Donna Margaret Greene, a 12-year cancer survivor. Greene is the author of several books, including Donna Margaret “Celebrate Greene in Spite of Cancer, a Most Positive Negative Experience,” written after her year of treatment. As founder and director of the faith-based mentoring program Community Ministry for Girls, Greene has authored books for

and guided more than 3,500 young women spanning two generations. She and “her girls” are involved with the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life and the Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge. Greene also is a four-time New York City marathon runner. A dinner by Somerby will be served for $10. Make reservations by calling 939-7878.

Hydock Entertains with Baseball Stories

Storyteller Dolores Hydock will present “Batters Up” at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center Oct. 28. Hydock will share “baseball stories from outside the strike zone,”

real and fictional stories about the sport’s colorful characters. Refreshments will be served from 10-10:30 a.m. in the Dogwood Room; the storytelling starts at 10:30 a.m.

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Golf Tourney Benefits Prince of Peace School

Prince of Peace Catholic School will host a golf tournament Nov. 1 at Riverchase Country Club. The four-person scramble has a noon shotgun start. Entry fees, $125 for a single player and $500 for a foursome, include dinner, drinks and prizes. Proceeds will benefit the students of Prince of Peace.

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Moss Rock Festival Is Eco-Friendly Event

Nature, art, design and green living ideas are attractions offered by the fifth annual Moss Rock Festival Nov. 6-7. Presented by Princeton Baptist Medical Center, this outdoor festival attracts more than 15,000 visitors to The Preserve in Hoover. The event is free, as are shuttle rides from Regions Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Those who attend can buy works of art on Artist Row or check out various eco-friendly ideas from organizations, retailers and more at the Eco-Ideas District. Other activities include the second annual Wreaths reImaged design competition, guided hikes through the Moss Rock Preserve, bike rides, children’s arts and craft projects, wine, beer and food tastings plus live entertainment from acts like Lolly Lee, Nettie Jane Slumpf and the Jason Bailey Band. Food from area restaurants will be available. Also on the program is a nature-inspired cake show. Recycling will be in full swing at the festival both days. Technical Knockout will be accepting old electronics for recycling at Regions Park. Visit www.technicalko.net for a list of acceptable donations. Secure Destruction will also be collecting confidential materials, papers, etc. at Regions Park to transport for secure shredding and destruction. For more information on the festival, visit www. MossRockFestival.com.

Ballet Committee Plans Fall Extravaganza The Ballet Women’s Committee Fall Extravaganza will be Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. at Vestavia Country Club. The event includes a silent auction, gift shop, bake sale, luncheon and fashion show featuring costumes of the Alabama Ballet as well as clothing by Serendipity Boutique and Lulie’s on Cahaba. To buy tickets, call 979-7032 or 822-3687. Proceeds benefit the Alabama Ballet.

Getting ready for this year’s Moss Rock Festival are from left: Celia Journal photo by Tommy Wald Castle, Alex Kunzman and Toby R. Klein.

Crown Financial Ministries CEO to Speak at Dawson

Crown Financial Ministries is hosting a free family event Nov. 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, will speak about finanChuck Bentley cial freedom and show his film, “God Provides.” Crown is a nonprofit organization that teaches God’s biblical principles of finances to people around the world. Space is limited. Register by Nov. 1 at crown.org/register. For more information about Crown Ministries, call 380-6328.

UN Day in Honors Students, Teachers

UN Day Banquet in Birmingham, sponsored by the United Nations Association-USA Greater Birmingham Chapter, is set for Oct. 21 at The Club. Dr. George T. French, president of

Miles College, will speak about cultivating global citizenship. Outstanding students and teachers from Alabama will be honored. The Greater Birmingham Chapter, chartered in May 1992, creates programs and activities that stimulate public discussion of international affairs and encourage support for a better United Nations. The chapter brings together people who have an interest in world affairs and enjoy hospitality. The banquet is open to all who share the chapter’s goals and who want to encourage youth. Tickets are limited and cost $50. Advance purchase is required. For more information about the dinner and other events, call 822-0855.

Tasting, Auction Raises Funds for Triumph Services, Inc.

The third annual A Taste of Triumph will be Oct. 21 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Good People Brewing Company. There will be a silent and live auction along with a beer and wine tasting as well as food catered by Everything IZ Inc. Entertainment will be provided by Jimmy & Laine. Triumph Services, Inc., provides community-based support to individuals with developmental disabilities who are trying to live independently. Tickets are $45 per person or $80 a couple in advance and $50 each at the door. Visit www.triumphservices.org/tickets.html to purchase tickets.

Ballet Will Benefit Children’s Harbor

Admiring a sterling silver and diamond necklace from Barton-Clay Jewelers are, from left: Rebecca Hamiter, Elizabeth Ferguson, Ashley Moss and Liz Guest of the Ballet Women’s Committee. The necklace will be raffled off at the upcoming Fall Extravaganza. Photo special to the Journal

The Alabama Ballet, Alabama’s professional ballet company, will delight children of all ages with a performance of “Snow White” Oct. 30. The child-friendly, one-hour matinee will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the historic Alabama Theatre on Third Avenue South. All ages are invited to wear

Halloween costumes to the event and will have a chance to meet and mingle with cast members in the lobby following the performance. Audience members may take photos with cast members, and each child will receive a Halloween treat. A portion of ticket sales from the ballet will benefit Children’s Harbor, which serves seriously ill children and their families with camping experiences at its Lake Martin campus and at Children’s Harbor Family Center adjacent to Children’s Hospital. The Alys Stephens Center is the box office agent for the Alabama Ballet. Call 975-2787 to reserve tickets, and use the code “harbor” to have a donation made to Children’s Harbor.

CF Fundraiser Features Food, Entertainment

Magic in the Moonlight, a fundraiser for the Cystic

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Fibrosis Foundation, will be Oct. 30 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Barry Ginsburg. Co-chairmen Roger and Diane Appell again have brought together area restaurants and chefs to benefit the foundation. Restaurants and chefs presenting their signature dishes include Bongiorno, Brio, Gianmarco’s, John’s City Diner, Michael’s and Zea Rotisserie & Grill, as well as Chef Andy Camardella. World-class saxophonist Vann Burchfield will provide entertainment. There will be a variety of auction items, as well as the “Diamond on Ice,” courtesy of Barton-Clay Fine Jewelers. Honoree Dr. J.P. Clancy will receive the Sheena Diane Ayers Humanitarian Award. Clancy is well known by many CF families and plays a large role in CF research. All proceeds benefit the Making plans for the Magic in the Moonlight gala benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation are, from left: cochairmen Roger and Diane Appell and hosts Barry and Elizabeth Ginsburg.

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Pumps and Purses to Benefit ADA Pumps and Purses for a

Purpose silent auction and fashion show, hosted by the Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Saks Fifth Avenue, will be Oct. 28 at Saks Fifth Avenue at The Summit from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The silent auction begins at 6 p.m. Event proceeds will benefit the American Diabetes Association. The American Diabetes Association is the only nonprofit organization that supports all 23.6 million Americans living with diabetes—including

type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. The American Diabetes Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Event attire is after work/ dressy casual. Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to RSVP by Oct. 22 at rsvpbirmingham@s5a.com. ❖

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MBBA Show, Sale Will Benefit Kid One Transport

The Mountain Brook Art Association Holiday Show and Sale will be Nov. 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Park Lane in Mountain Brook’s English Village. The event will be catered by Kathy G. There will be oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, pastel and graphite art work for sale. A percentage of sales will benefit Kid One Transport, a local transportation service offered to disadvantaged children and expectant mothers for medical services. For more information, visit www.mbartassociation.org.

Fundraising Dinner Celebrates Adoption

Lifeline Children’s Services �� will host its eighth annual �� fundraising dinner, Cry of the Orphan, Nov. 8 at the Sheraton �� Downtown. A silent auction starts at 5:30 �� p.m.; the dinner and program begin at 6:30 p.m. To sponsor a table or to pur�� chase individual tickets, con�� tact Krisha Yanko at Krisha. Admission Open House yanko@lifelineadoption.org or October 24, 2010 | �� 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm visit www.lifelineadoption.org SpringsExperience.org to purchase a table or individual tickets. To learn more about volunteer opportunities for this year’s event, contact Deanna Crist at deanna. crist@lifeline.adoption.org.

‘Taste of Teal’ Offers Samplings, Auction

The Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian Cancer Foundation will host “A Taste of Teal” Nov. 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. at B&A Warehouse. Grassroots, the lead wine sponsor, will serve an array of wines for sampling from California, Oregon, Washington, Italy, Spain

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Artists participating in the MBAA Holiday Show and Sale include, from left: Adelaide Booth, Charlotte McDavid, Lynn Briggs, Pam Till, Bob Photo special to the Journal Moody and Jan Grant. and France. The silent auction will include trips to the beach, a fantasy dinner party for 100 provided by George Sarris, art by local artists, a framed piece of work by Laura Crandall Brown and more. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.thinkoflaura. org.

and Gus Mayer are joining forces to celebrate women and to fight for a cure for breast cancer. As part of the Gus Mayer Goes Pink campaign, the store is featuring “MyScoop Bras for Breast Cancer.” Notable fashion designers, jewelry designers, artists, singers and actresses have designed oneof-a-kind bras that are on display during October at Gus Mayer. Stop by the store this month to see the designs in person and vote for your favorite. Each vote is $1, and all the money raised goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. The bras will be on sale through a silent auction at Gus Mayer through the end of October. You can bid on the “Bras for Breast Cancer” at Gus Mayer at Colonial Brookwood Village.

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The Jane Austen Society will meet Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. in the Emmet O’Neal Library’s conference room to discuss Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility.” The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call Ted Benditt at 934-4083 or 879-5399.

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UAB School of Nursing Junior Board members are, from left, front: Rebecca Patterson and Kate Hamilton. Back: Board of Visitors liaison Jean Tomlinson, Julia King, Molly Williams, Ashelynn Falkenburg, Ginny DeBardeleben, Sidney Clapp, Wendy Sanders and Jim Beatty. Photo special to the Journal

The Birmingham Out of the Darkness Community Walk, a fundraiser benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, will be Nov. 7 at Heardmont Park. More than 700 walkers are expected to participate. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m.; the three-mile scenic walk begins at 3 p.m. The route is handicap accessible and pet friendly. There will be a memorial butterfly release at 4:15 p.m. Proceeds will fund research, education and support programs both locally and nationally. Placed on the route will be 603 pairs of shoes representing the lives lost in Alabama in one year.

Stay Home, Help Out At ‘No-Show Ball’

The UAB School of Nursing Junior Board of Visitors will host its third No-Show Ball Nov. 14. Instead of getting all dressed up to attend a formal function, those who purchase ball tickets will have meals delivered to their doorsteps. Baskets are $100 each and include a meal by B&A Warehouse, along with wine and treats from local businesses. Proceeds from the fundraiser support a pediatric nursing scholarship at the UAB School of Nursing. To dine in while supporting future nurses, contact the UAB School of Nursing at 975-8936 or nursealum@uab.edu or visit www. uab.edu/son and click on the “NoShow Ball” button. The Junior Board, established in 2006, was created as a vehicle for a younger generation of community leaders to make a contribution to nursing and nursing education through support of the UAB School of Nursing. ❖

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Good Wine to Benefit a Good Cause

The TumTum Tree Foundation 21st Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, one of the big events of the year for wine lovers, will be Nov. 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the B&A Warehouse. Vintners and winemakers from across the country will showcase their wines. Proceeds benefit local Birmingham area children’s charities including Magic Moments, KidOne Transport, Children’s Hospital, Sickle Cell Foundation, Mitchell’s Place and Spirit of Hope youth ranch. More than 150 different wines will be poured for tasting. The menu includes artisan cheeses, antipasti station, nuts and fruit, a grits station and a chocolate station Tickets are $75 per person in advance and $100 per person at the door. For more information visit www.tumtumtreefoundation.org.

Junior League Program to Helps Shoppers Save

The Junior League of Birmingham is partnering with Birmingham’s finest retailers Oct. 27-Nov. 7 for Shop, Save & Share. Purchase a Shop, Save & Share card for a $40 donation and receive a 20 percent discount at the more than 500 participating retailers. The entire donation will sup-

Getting ready for this year’s TumTum Tree Foundation’s 21st Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction are from left: Gene Price, Mark Rosse Photo special to the Journal and Tom Miller. port the 30 community projects of the Junior League of Birmingham, which help improve the lives of women and children in Birmingham. Shoppers can purchase a Shop, Save & Share Card for $40 either from self-selected retail partners during the event or through the Junior League of Birmingham prior to the event. Go to www.shopsaveshare.net for more information and for a list of participating retailers. ❖

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November 4th 5:30 to 7:30 pm Mountain Brook Chamber Executive Director Suzan Doidge, center, congratulates Nick Nicholson of MAFIAoZA’s Pizzeria and Neighborhood Pub and Jean Clayton of Christine’s Inc.

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he Alabama Retail Association, in cooperation with the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Business, recently recognized several outstanding Alabama retailers and the Retailers of the Year. The presentations were made at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center during the 2010 Retail Day Luncheon. Several Over the Mountain retailers were among those honored. Jean Clayton, owner of Christine’s Inc. in Mountain Brook, received the Gold Award for a business with annual sales of less than $1 million. Homer and Adam Brown, president and store manager for BumperNets Inc. in Hoover, received the Bronze Award for retailers with annual sales of $1 million or less. Janet Holcomb, owner of The Fitting Touch, formerly in Vestavia Hills and now at The Summit, received the Gold Award for retailers with annual sales of $1 million to $5 million. Receiving the Bronze Award for retailers with annual sales of $1 million to $5 million was Nick Nicholson, general manager of MAFIAoZA’s Pizzeria and Neighborhood Pub in Mountain Brook. Mark Whitlock, president of Mark’s Outdoor Sports in Vestavia Hills, received the Gold Award for retailers with annual sales of more than $5 million.

ARA President Rick Brown, left, presents Homer and Adam Brown, operators of BumperNets Inc. in the Riverchase Galleria, with the Bronze Retailer of the Year Award in the Annual Sales Less Than $1 Photos special to The Journal Million category.

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Mountain Brook graduate Joslyn Smith completed an internship with Photo special to The Journal Sen. Richard Shelby in Washington, D.C.

Joslyn Smith, the daughter of Hatton and Ellen Smith of Mountain Brook, completed an internship in the Washington office of U.S. Senator Richard Shelby. While in Washington, Smith researched legislative issues, conducted tours of the U.S. Capitol building and attended hearings held by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban affairs. She attends the University of Alabama, where she is pursuing a degree in advertising with a minor in Spanish. Sen. Shelby’s Congressional Internship Program is open to college students who exhibit an interest in government and public service. ❖

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demonstration and dinner under the stars. Wilder also raised an additional $1,000, which he donated to children’s programs at the zoo.

Miller Awarded Eagle Scout Rank

Jack Miller, a member of Boy Scout Troop 63 at Canterbury

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ticipated in high adventure trips to Sea Base and Philmont Scout Ranch. For his Eagle service project, he built benches and a half-court basketball court for the YWCA’s Interfaith Hospitality House. Miller is a junior at Mountain Brook High School. He is the son of Lisa and Charlie Miller of Mountain Brook. ❖

Eagle Scout Will Wilder presents a check for $1,000 to Andy Schertz of Photo special to The Journal the Birmingham Zoo.

Will Wilder Earns Eagle Scout Rank

for many, it was the first time they had ever slept in a tent. The children enjoyed a nighttime tour of the animals, wildlife show, outdoor cooking

Mountain Brook senior Will Wilder was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at an Aug. 16 ceremony at the Birmingham Zoo. Wilder has been an active member of Troop 63 at Canterbury United Methodist Church for seven years, serving as senior patrol leader last year. His Eagle project was to organize and implement a City Safari Night, an overnight camping event, at the Birmingham Zoo for the children of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. More than Over 60 children andJournal:Layout their Bahakel the Mtn mentors attended the campout;

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llison Moore wears a stack of bracelets on her left wrist. Some are just for fun, while others chronicle her travels around the world. One reads “Tanzania” in yellow block letters. The 15 year old from Mountain Brook spent five weeks in the east African country in the summer of 2009 with a teen travel program called Rustic Pathways. Working alongside other high school students, she taught English and hygiene skills to Tanzanian children. Moore also has traveled to South Africa, Costa Rica, Spain, France, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, Bermuda and several Caribbean islands. She enjoys learning about other cultures and hopes to one day become a diplomat. “My mom is probably the reason why I love to travel so much,” she said. “She took us so many places when I was little.” While Moore loves traveling with her family, her most memorable trips have been her recent adventures with Rustic Pathways. Last summer, she spent a month in Fiji helping build a toilet block for a local school. Once the toilet block is complete, the government will recognize the facility, and older students won’t have to walk to another village for secondary school. Visiting the struggling villages opened Moore’s eyes to a different way of life. The average person she encountered lives on less than $1 a day. The schools had clay walls and dirt floors, and children sat on the ground or on makeshift benches made by the natives. The instructors aren’t exactly qualified to teach, so younger children spend most of their time drawing in coloring books. “When I left the school in Fiji, they only had one piece of chalk left to use,” Moore said. On both trips, she compiled lists of things each village needed. But reality soon set in as she realized how great their needs were. “I knew I couldn’t do it by myself,” she said. “I gave them what I had when I was there, but I don’t have enough money or clothes to come close to meeting their needs.” That’s when she decided to establish Mission: HISSC, which stands for Help for International Small Schools and Communities. Since establishing a nonprofit is a new experience for most teens, Moore turned to her family for help. Her uncle transferred a previously established nonprofit organization to her name, and Mission: HISSC was born. Moore’s organization seeks to collect money, clothing and school supplies for the villages where she worked in Tanzania and Fiji. “Most people don’t know, but it gets really cold in Tanzania, so they need jackets,” she said. “When I was there, it was freezing and it was summertime. “In Tanzania, their shoes are made out of tires,

Ellison Moore, a student at Mountain Brook High School, recently started a nonprofit organization to help school children in Third World countries. Journal photo by Molly Folse but in Fiji, I didn’t know one person who had a single pair of shoes.” Items most needed include clothing, shoes, paper, pencils, markers, solar-powered calculators and water filters. “Their villages are so far away from where they get supplies that they don’t think to get pencils because they need to get more important things, like food,” Moore said. There is currently a donation drop box at Mountain Brook Creamery, where Moore works after school. She hopes to soon put other drop boxes at Edgewood Creamery, Mountain Brook High School, Mountain Brook Junior High and at her church. It has been only a month since she established her nonprofit, but Moore hopes to soon have enough donations to make her first shipments to the villages. One of the Fijians has a mailbox set up at the airport, while donations for the Tanzanian village will be distributed through the Rustic Pathways base. “I really hope that I can make a difference in these peoples’ lives because they made such a big

difference in mine,” said Moore. “They are just so happy, even living in huts, not having anything and not knowing where their next meal is coming from. “They’re happier than any of the people I know here. They really did show me that happiness is a choice. “They never ask for anything. When I went around and asked them what they needed, they told me that no one had ever asked them that before.” Next summer, Moore plans to work in an orphanage and travel to Namibia, Botswana and Morocco. She looks forward to expanding her nonprofit to other villages but said the places she has already visited will always be with her. “I thought living in those conditions would be hard and uncomfortable, but it really wasn’t,” she said. “Their beds were just slats of wood with a sheet, but if they had one, they let us sleep in it while they slept on the floor. “It’s hard seeing them live like that, but it puts things in perspective. In the end, the hardest part for me was leaving.” ❖

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Homewood Resident Named President of Dental Society

Dr. Leigh Kent, a Homewood periodontist, is the new president of the Birmingham District Dental Society. She is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia and did her residency in periodontology at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. She also received a Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Brooke Donald Interns for Alabama Senator Brooke Donald, daughter of Glenn and Kenneith Donald of Mountain Brook, recently fin-

ished a summer of interning in Washington, D.C. During the first half of the summer, she interned for Sen. Jeff Sessions, where she served as the assistant to the chief of staff. While working with Sessions, she toured the White House, got to sit on the floor at the Elena Kagan hearings and took calls from constituents. During the second half of the summer, she worked with Colleen Holmes, executive director of Eagle Forum. There, she helped plan and oversee the Collegians Conference event. She also spoke with candidates in state elections who were seeking sponsorship from Eagle Forum. A junior at Auburn University, Donald serves as president of Pi Lambda Sigma, a pre-law honor society, and competes with the

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Maddie Sheffield, a Mountain Brook Junior High student, was one of several young sailors who competed in the junior division of the 46th annual Virginia Governor’s Cup Regatta at the Ware River Yacht Club Aug 7-8. She is the daughter of Matt and Virginia Sheffield.

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Auburn University Mock Trial Team. She also serves as the SGA cabinet director of transportation. She has been on the Dean’s List, a member of Squires

Sophomore Honorary and the President’s University Boards and Committees. The Mountain Brook High School graduate is a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. ❖

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Celebrating Six Decades

Among those celebrating Vestavia’s 60th anniversary at a veteran’s program were from left: David Neal, Mayor Alberto “Butch” Zaragoza, Jim Lawrence, Julie Coons Peterson and Don Photos special to the Journal Wilson.

Vestavia to Wrap Up Yearlong Anniversary Celebration with Biggest Party Yet

estavia Hills will wrap up its yearlong 60th anniversary festivities with a Celebration Reception and Dinner Nov. 9. Mayor and Mrs. Alberto “Butch” Zaragoza are inviting the community to the event, which will be at Vestavia Country Club. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a table of 10. For reservations, contact Lynn Spires at 969-1565 or lynnes@gmail.com. Several special anniversary events and programs were held throughout the year: more photos at City businesses were presented with an anniversary decal and letter from the mayor thanking them for their role in contributing to the city’s uniqueness. The “Beautiful People Doing Beautiful Things” award was presented to former Mayor Sara Wuska for her continuing contributions to the community. Wuska received the award at a reception for former beauty winners at the home of Samford University President Andrew Westmoreland and his wife. A veterans’ celebration honored former and active duty servicemen and women. Jim Lawrence of Mountain Brook gave a speech about his service in Vietnam. Mountain Top Community Church hosted the event. A ceremony in August honored the city’s educators. In September, Vestavia Hills inducted 12 people into its first Sports Hall of Fame. More than 400 attended the induction. The celebration continued at the high school pep rally and home football game. A committee from Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church planned and sponsored a Sunday afternoon community family outing at Vestavia East Elementary School. The event, Bridge to the Future, included antique cars, the Chevy 6 band, pony rides, face painting, food and entertainment. ❖

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Miss Alabama 2010 Ashley Davis modeled one of Gustavo’s gowns with designer Gustavo Cadile to end the 52nd Annual Linly Heflin Photos special to the Journal Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show.

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Above, Vestavia coaches Buddy Anderson and Fran Braasch were among those inducted into the Vestavia Hills Sports Hall of Fame. Below, Dalton Styes and wife Mary were two of the hosts for the 60th Anniversary picnic at Byrd Park.

esigner Gustavo Cadile and Birmingham clothier Gus Mayer were in the spotlight at the 52nd annual Linly Heflin Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show Sept. 29 in the Birmingham Sheraton ballroom. The New York City-based designer from Argentina presented his spring 2011 collection to more photos at an audience of more than 900 supporters of the scholarship program. Cadile dresses many celebrities, including Catherine Zeta-Jones and Eva Longoria Parker. The 41-year-old designer said his spring collection in coral, ivory, sea foam blue, black and gold was inspired by actress Angelina Jolie. The finale was a surprise wedding gown in pink modeled by Miss Alabama 2010 Ashley Davis. The fashion show was produced by Megan LaRussa with commentary by Audrey Lindquist. Former Linly Heflin scholarship recipient Khristi Driver was guest speaker. On the eve of the fundraiser, Linly Heflin president Bette Owen and her husband, Dr. Crawford Owen, honored Cadile with a party at their home. Among guests were May Martinez, Murray and Jim Priester, Happy and Bill Anthony, Pam and Frank Pritchard, Sally and Peter Worthen, Susan and James

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Peggy England, chairman of the Vestavia Hills 60th Anniversary Celebration, stands with and Steve Spier at the city’s Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Spier scored the first Vestavia touchdown and the first hit in baseball.

Megan LaRussa, left, produced the fashion show, and Audrey Lindquist was the commentator. Alison and Gillian and Mike Goodrich. Also there were Gus Mayer representatives Jeff Pizitz, Herman Heinle and Ann Simmons along with Megan LaRussa, Barnett Chenoweth and Audrey and Stu Lindquist. The Linly Heflin Unit has 125 volunteer members from the Birmingham area. The organization dates back to World War I, when Linly Graham Heflin organized a group of friends to roll bandages for the Red Cross. In 1919, the Unit was formed and later developed into a scholarship program helping Alabama women to attend state colleges and universities. To date, the Linly Heflin Unit has awarded more than 3,000 scholarships totaling more than $2 million. For more information, visit www.linlyheflin.org. ❖

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SoHIP celebrated its rendition of Oktoberfest ...

with a fundraiser Sept. 30. Sponsored by Hand-In-Paw’s Junior Board, Barktoberfest 2010 Beer Tasting was held at the Barking Kudu. A $20 donation to Hand-InPaw allowed guests to taste five beers, eat all the bratwursts and sauerkraut they wanted and to keep their commore photos at memorative tasting glasses. The beer lineup included Paulaner Oktoberfest, La Chouffe Belgian Spiced Golden Ale, Good People Snake Handler, Ayinger Celebrator and Shiner Blonde. Birmingham Beverage donated a portion of the beer served for the Barktoberfest tasting. More than 50 people attended the event. The Barking Kudu’s waitresses dressed in costumed lederhosen for the occasion, and Joe Zasa played the accordion. Blue and white checkered decorations covered the patio. Pet partner Victoria Frazier and Polo, her Australian shepherd-golden retriever mix, were among those who attended. All donations directly benefit Hand-In-Paw.

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sented a program entitled “Piano Music of Chopin: The Genius of Piano Sound.” Chaplain Ruth Jensen gave the invocation. Table arrangements of white daisies were by Dannette Ledbetter, and Jane Hinds provided roses from her garden for the registration table. Others attending were president Margie Denton and retiring president Gail Ledbetter with guests Frances Gentry and Ray Ledbetter. Also there were Janis Zeanah, Dr. Carolyn Satterfield, Catherine Rogers, Helen Smith Hudgins, Dr. Loretta Brown, Mel Robinson, Jane Hinds with guest Bob Hinds, Mildred Allen-Taub with guests Linda Stephan and Dana Lawrence, Edie Barnes, Lynn Russell-Davis, Edith Bauman, Dr. Robert Bauman, Sara H. Vaughn, Zelda Covey, Cindy Free, Riley Hill and Ruth Jensen. Others attending were Melva Jones, Danette Ledbetter, Patti Jones Manning, Jeanine McElroy, Dr. Benjamin Middaugh, Nancy Morrow, Mary Odom, Dorothy Parker, Mary Frances Reed with guest Eugenia Henry, Dr. Ann Rose, Emalyn Spencer with guest John Spencer, Phyllis Lanier Tinsley, Jesse Williams with guest Regina Coldin, Maxine Williams with guest Keith Williams, Rebecca Rast and Flora Richardson.

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Attending the National Society of Arts and Letters Sept. 15 gathering were, from left: NSAL program chairman Mildred Allen-Taub, pianist Photo special to the Journal William DeVan and president Margie Denton.

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The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills installed Pastor Michael Ahlemeyer as the fourth pastor in the history of the congregation.

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Hampton Inn Aug. 20-21. Diane Orso and Susie Jander coordinated the meeting at the request of state president Jacqueline Schendel of Cullman. Nell Williams, Jefferson County Medical Society Alliance president, introduced Martha Waters Wise, executive director of the Medical Society. Keynote speaker was Eve Martin from Montgomery, who spoke about her family’s incarceration and eventual escape from communist Czechoslovakia following World War II. She also told the group about her failed attempts to get medical supplies to family members and hospitals there. Dinner Friday was at Olexa’s, where Jefferson County’s Wyness Shepard was honored with a lifetime achievement award for her many years of service to the organization. Counties sending delegations to the meeting were Colbert, Cullman, Jefferson, Madison, Mobile, Montgomery/Autauga/ Elmore and Tuscaloosa. ❖

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featured Sena Jeter Naslund, a Birmingham native and New York Times best-selling author. The event was Sept. 28 at the Redmont Road home of Jim and Julie Stephens. The evening began with cocktails around the pool. Naslund spoke briefly about “Adam & Eve,” the book she launched at the event. Guests were treated to food from George Sarris’ Fish Market and received a copy of Naslund’s book. Naslund, a graduate of Birmingham-Southern College, earned her master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Iowa Writer’s Workshop. She received the Harper Lee Award for Alabama’s Distinguished Writer in 2001. Every year, the Signature Series brings three prominent authors to Birmingham for a private cocktail reception in one of Birmingham’s most prominent homes. The final Signature Series event for 2010 will be Dec. 7 and will feature author Homer Hickam. He is the author of the book “Rocket Boys.” Committee members for the Signature Series are chairman Susan Swagler, co-chairman Renee Pugh, Carleton Ambrose, Virginia Patterson, Melissa Turnage and Betty Wells. Among those attending the event were Mary Frances and Bob Bailey, Mike and Anne Warren, Richard Tubb, Danny Weaver, Jenny and Fred Ashe, Jean and Nik Boler, DexAnne Clohan and Jessica Kirk Drennan. Others there included Linda Geiss, Cissy and Stephen Jackson, Ann and Carl Jones, Sheryl and Job Kimerling, Kathleen and Charles Rossman, Carole Smitherman, Tinsley Ballard Van Durand and Kristi Lamont Ellis. ❖

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Among those who gathered for a Literacy Council Signature Series event featuring author Sena Jeter Naslund were, from left: Alys Stephens Protzman, Betty Wells, Alex Protzman and Lee Gewin; and below, from left are: Kathy and John English and Rick and Susan Swagler

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Poinsettia Debutantes at their first party of the season include, from left, front: Alexandra Kingsford, Whitney Acton, Haley Bagwell, Kaitlyn Carlton, Meg Cole, Mary Coston Colquett, Caroline Dixon, Maggie Elliott, Lauren Hammonds, Kate Selman and Ally Scofield. Back: Mary Jane Walker, Sara M. Sinclair, Mary Beth Williams, Courtney Marie Walls, Jordan Walker, Jamie Swindall, Dianne Hope Russell, Curry Stevenson, Marlie Joseph, Glendinning Johnston, Ashley Moultrie, Michelle Moody, Natalie Henniger, Audrey Moore and Photos special to the Journal Claire Lewallyn.

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At a ceremony in honor of Constitution Week were Lily of the Cahaba members and Hoover firefighters, from left: Keith Musgrove, Mike Elliott, Tricia Farris, Jane Bazemore, Susan Moore, Ed Pegues, Delores Wilkinson, Shelby Bailey, Mimi Akers, Dave Forehead, Pat Campbell, Joey Harbarger, Lt. Brandon Blake, Lt. Scott Wilkinson and Nancy Cole.

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Cahaba National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and firemen at Hoover Fire Station No. 4 celebrated Constitution Week Sept. 17 with a bell ringing ceremony commemorating the 223rd anniversary of the signing of the U. S. Constitution. Nancy Cole, chairman of Constitution Week for Lily of the Cahaba, welcomed the crowd and explained the importance of recognizing Constitution Week annually. The ceremony began with Lt. Scott Williamson leading the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Charles D. Cole, retired constitutional law professor, led attendees in the Preamble to the Constitution. Lt. Brandon Blake rang

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Jamie Holley, left, and Shannon Hopkins recently opened green tees in Cahaba Heights. Top, right, are a few of the different embellishments used to decorate the shirts, and below it is a finished T-shirt. Journal photos by Laura McAlister

Tees with a Twist New Embellishment Bar Lets T-Shirt Lovers Get Creative BY LAURA MCALISTER JOURNAL EDITOR

ahaba Heights has a new bar, but this one is serving up something a little different. Jamie Holley and Shannon Hopkins recently opened green tees, an embellishment bar with endless possibili(tees), in the back of their urban green shop. At this bar, the main item on the menu is fabric – and lots of it. Customers can choose from a large variety of embellishments, all made from old clothing and fabrics, to design a one-of-a-kind T-shirt. “We call it ‘upcycling, ’ ” Hopkins said. “We’ve got all these different embellishments that are made from recycled – or repurposed, really – clothing. What you have when you finish a shirt is something totally different and unique.” The T-shirts come in a variety of colors and sizes and are made from organic bamboo. According to its website, green tees has something to offer ages 2 to 99. The tees are the main menu item, but customers can also create headbands, hair clips, scarves, hats and brooches. The menu is constantly growing, Holley said. When customers enter the T-shirt bar, one of the first things they’ll see are glass candy jars filled with the different embellishments. Some are scraps of fabric with frayed edges, while others have been made into flowers. After picking out a T-shirt, customers are sent

to the private dressing room to try on their garment before they begin designing. “We want to make sure it fits perfectly,” Hopkins said. The customer can choose from the hundreds of embellishments to create the T-shirt. Cost is dependent on the number of embellishments used, but a typical shirt is about $25. Although customers are in charge of the design, sewing is not a requirement at green tees. In fact, neither Holley nor Hopkins can sew.

“We use fabric glue to place the items,” Holley said. “Then we send them to a seamstress. We can’t sew a lick, but we love fabrics.” T-shirts are typically ready for pickup within four days after the making of the shirt and are packaged in paper bags. In addition to designing the tees, customers also get to personalize their labels. Hopkins said they put the customer’s name on the tag along with whatever else they might like. “We’ve had some put a Bible verse on their label or just a message of some sort,” Hopkins said. “It’s great for a gift because you can really personalize it.” Though Hopkins and Holley don’t have fashion backgrounds – they were both communication majors – their love of crafts and fabrics seemed to make the T-shirt bar the perfect fit for the two. The mothers also had lots of old clothes to get the bar started. Hopkins has four children, and Holley is the mother of two. “As far as children go, their clothing can get expensive,” Holley said. “This is much more budget friendly. It’s maybe a third of what you would pay, and it’s just fun. It’s hands-on.” The T-shirt bar can accommodate about 20 people. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. Since opening, green tees has hosted birthday parties for young girls, a ladies’ night out and walk-in customers. “It’s not a real bar, but we do have a bar where we can serve Cokes and pizza or whatever,” Hopkins said. “We can also have BYOW, Bring Your Own Wine, for those wanting to have like a girls’ night out.” ❖

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Winter fashion finds

Winter weather is on the way. Start the season out in style with these finds from Overthe-Mountain shops. 1. Hit the town in these stylish picks from Private Gallery. Haley Harrod is wearing a French Connection dress, $198, with Spanx patterned black tights, $28, and Qupid black velvet bootie, $39. A silver stretch ring, $24, and faceted bead drop earrings, $12, complete this look. Private Gallery, 969-1559

2. Jan Denaburg looks sharp wearing a one-of-a-kind handmade silk top from Tokyo designer Akihiko Izukura, $490. Town and Country Clothes, 871-7909

3. Ashley Reynolds has the perfect look for an evening out. Ladies will look stunning in the Nougat Crystal beaded dress, $242, with Sunlight Jacket, $230, and Jeffrey Campbell Sequin Shoes, $160. Accessories can make the outfit, so pair it with fishnet tights, $40, a sequin clutch, $137, Shalla Wista Pewter Beaded Necklace, $284, and Shalla Wista Disco Ball Earrings, $88. Betsy Prince, 871-1965 4. Miss Alabama 2010 Ashley Davis looks stunning in this dress by Yoana Baraschi. It is a sleeveless silk, stain glass printed dress, with an edgy design fitted to the body with pleating, $350. The Clothes Tree, 822-1902 5. Elizabeth Leitner, 10, of Crestline is ready to make her dancing debut in this Body Wrappers tunic in fuschia sparkle and black with Motionwear hot pants in ultraviolet. Applause Dancewear 871-7837

6. Rogers Trading Company has something for the entire family this winter. Colby Ray, driving, is wearing an Android Jacket by Mountain Hardwear, $130,

with a long-sleeve buttondown woven by Cotton Traders, $35, and Lander Pant by Columbia, $29.95. Stephanie Bunch, left, is staying warm in a purple snap tee by Patagonia, $119, Jeans by Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, $98, and boots by Volatile, $69.95. Anna Grace Brown is wearing an OSO Hoody by The North Face, $98, thermal Denali gloves by The North Face, $27, and Omni-Heat After Ski Boots by Columbia, $49.95. Beau Brown is wearing Nimbostratus Systems by The North Face, $129, ski pant by Rawik, $34.99, and Omni-Heat After Ski boot by Columbia, $49.95. Rogers Trading Company, 408-9378 7. Mountain High Outfitters has several options for the outdoorsy type. Kristen Keefer is wearing Lolé glowing jacket in Princess, $200, with a Lolé balance pant in black, $80, and Ugg Classic Cardy’s in grey, $139.95. Brandy Linton is wearing a Prana Frankie thermal in espresso, $55, with a Nau down vest in spice, $145, and Ugg Belcloud boots, $224.95. Christopher Groom is wearing a Marmot Zeus down jacket-Gargoyle, $165, with The North Face Jeans, $95, and Danskos, $119.95. Mountain High Outfitters: Cahaba Village, 970-3300; Galleria, 985-3215; The Summit, 967-7607 8. Warm feet can make you warm all over. Keep your tootsies toasty in these finds at flip-flops and what nots. Boots are always a must in the winter, so try these cowboy boots Denver style by Volatile in brown, gray or tan, $79.99. If a shorter boot is your thing, Arch by Dr. Scholl’s in burgundy, black, dark brown or olive green, $59.99, are a must-have this winter. A Cowboy Mule - Deanna - by Yellow Box in taupe, $64.99, is perfect for every day wear. flip flops and what nots, 967-7429 ❖

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Hoover Couple Loves to Open Their Home for Celebrations as Unique and Special as the Occasion

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hen Sherri Davidson throws a party, she wants it to be personal. Her most recent shindig is proof of that. Earlier this month, more photos at Sherri and her husband Tom’s Riverchase home was the location of a “His and Hers” wedding shower for Hoover High School graduates Jarod Bryant and Elena Dibenedetto. Jarod is a former football player for Hoover High and the U.S.

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Sherri Davidson made a collage of photos and other memorabilia of the couple that were placed throughout the backyard to make the party more personable.

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Naval Academy, and Elena is a former member of Hoover High and the University of Alabama dance teams, so Sherri and those hosting the party decided the shower should take on a fall-tailgating theme. “We wanted it to be a kind of fall scene but also a sort of football tailgating experience,” Sherri said. “We had all sorts of tailgating foods. We grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. “It was just really fun. We probably had about 50 to 60 people.” Jarod and Elena, both friends of Sherri and Tom’s sons Ben and Blake, grew up hanging out at the Davidson home.

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From a tailgating-themed wedding shower to a laidback Halloween dinner party, these Over-the-Mountain ladies know how to entertain, and they are sharing some of their party planning tricks and treats.

Katie Bolton transformed her kitchen table into a dessert bar for her Halloween dinner party. Journal Photos by Emil Wald

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ith three young children, entertaining isn’t always easy for Katie Baker Bolton. But she doesn’t let that stop

her. Her Vestavia Hills home is the site for many parties, and with decorations she’s collected over the years and a few easy go-to recipes, entertaining is simple, she said – even when she has a 16-month-old,

four-year-old and eight-year-old to keep up with. “We do like to do a lot of entertaining,” said Katie, who owns Bakers Lamps & Linens along with her mother, Diane Baker-Clelland. “It’s chaos. I try to work on things after they go to bed. “It’s always a last-minute throw-it-together, but it’s fun. And when you’re entertaining other people with their children, they’re pretty forgiving.” Both Katie and her husband, Win’s, families love

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For her Halloween dinner party, she decorated her dining room table with a simple color palette of black and white, with cheerful touches of orange and purple. The centerpiece was a cauldron filled with mums and flanked by candles – some with a simple black and white stripe, others in Halloween colors. The place settings were made up of whimsical black and white checked Mackenzie-Childs dishes atop silver ceramic chargers. To keep a light feel to the setting, Katie used black and orange cloth napkins with beaded napkin rings. “I just love those dishes,” she said. “They’re just kind of fun, festive and light-hearted.” To keep the dinner uncomplicated, Katie said she usually chooses basic hors d’oeuvres like Texas caviar, a black-eyed pea salsa, that can be made a day ahead. A raspberry salsa sold at

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her shop is also a hit with party guests, she said. For the main course, they often grill outside. The home has a large back porch and pool area from page 25 perfect for gatherings on cool fall evenings. “We do grill a lot,” Katie said. to entertain. So throughout the “It’s just easy, and there’s not as years, the couple has collected much mess to clean up.” lots of decorations for different In the kitchen, where guests themed parties. usually end up congregating, Most recently, she set her Katie set up a dessert station on home up for a Halloween gether kitchen table. together with a sit-down dinner A simple strip of burlap fabric served in the dining room and a served as a runner. Katie comdessert bar in the kitchen. bined potted flowers with cut To get her home ready for ones to reduce the cost of her the fall holiday, Katie placed centerpiece. The potted plants both real and artificial pumpkins also leave her with something to as well as potted mums around use after the party is over. the front door, which is covered “I used cut roses and potwith a faux black spider web. ted pansies, because after the It’s more economical, she said, party I can just put the pansies to have a mix of fresh and artifion the front porch or wherever,” cial pumpkins, especially when she said. “I actually used glass you’re dealing with 90 degree and wire candle holders to put weather in October. the roses in. I like using natural things.” A broomstick-riding witch hanging from the chandelier above the table completes the • Wood window restoration and repair Halloween theme in the kitchen. • Sash replacement, rot repair While a dessert bar may sound daunting, Katie said it’s • Replace broken and fogged glass easy with a few simple treats and • Wood insulated, putty glazed, and recipes. composite vinyl replacement sashes One of her favorite dessert recipes is for brownies. Katie • Locally owned and operated uses a store-bought mix – she prefers Ghirardelli – and prepares it according to the instructions on the box. Instead of baking the mixture in a cake pan, however, she uses a mini-muffin pan. Before baking, she places a Rolo in the center of each brownie. “They’re so good,” she said. “It’s my go-to recipe, a real crowd pleaser.” �� She added Halloween staples, �� like candy corn and store-bought � �� slice-and-bake Halloween cook�� ies, to complete her dessert bar. �� While the majority of Katie’s ��

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Above, pumpkins and a spider were added to give the living room a festive feel. Below, the dining room table is decorated using a basic color pallet of black and white along with some orange and purple to complete the Halloween theme. A witch’s caldron was filled with mums for the centerpiece.

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Upon entering the Davidsons’ backyard, guests were greeted with a scarecrow wearing Hoover Bucs, University of Alabama and Navy paraphernalia. “The jersey we put on him was Jarod’s jersey from Navy,” Sherri said. Sherri also set up a display with pictures of the couple from their high school and college days along with an old Hoover High football helmet. Round tables, topped with white tablecloths and pumpkin centerpieces filled with mums and Spanish moss, were set up in the backyard for guests to enjoy the tailgating treats. Pumpkins and other fall floral arrangements were displayed

throughout the backyard. Sherri said she likes to find new uses for some of her seasonal decorations. For instance, a tiered apple holder that’s usually displayed for Christmas was filled with miniature pumpkins, fall foliage and berries for the October party. A small table-top tree also was decorated for the fall occasion inside the Davidson kitchen. Although the bulk of the shower was held outside, Sherri also wanted some special decorations inside her house. In her dining room, she used a silver and crystal epergne that belonged to her mother-in-law. The ornamental centerpiece was filled with fall-colored feathers and foliage and as well as fruits and nuts. “I use that epergne a lot,” Sherri said. “I used it back in March when I had a tea here. It’s great for everything.

“In the spring I fill it with hydrangeas, and in Christmas I put Christmas flowers in it. Everything looks beautiful in it.” Although wedding parties seem to be the biggest events at the Davidson house these days – Sherri suspects she’ll be hosting another party soon for her son Ben’s upcoming nuptials – entertaining of any sort is something she just enjoys. The couple is known to host anything from football parties to baby showers and even the occasional wedding ceremony. Sherri also has created tablescapes for the Greystone Ladies Club, which she is a member of. Her favorite part of entertaining is the decorating, Sherri said. “I’ve just always had a kind of flair for it,” she said. “I took a little decorating in school, but never really completed my education in it. I just really love doing it.” ❖

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“Amy Head Cosmetics is a contemporary cosmetics boutique,” says owner Lynn North, above right with manager Kate Elling. “We feature Amy Head cosmetics and Bonnie Holmes Skin care. With unique color choices and creative makeup application techniques, we will teach you how to apply makeup confidently for everyday or special occasions. Our goal is to bring out your personal beauty.” Amy Head Cosmetics opened in Crestline Village in 2004. “We moved to Homewood in 2009 and we love our new location! It’s exciting to

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“We offer home accessories, lamps and gifts,” says owner Mary Glen Carlton, above. “We also offer gifts for all occasions - birthdays, weddings, and baby. We have a wide selection of holiday decorations and gifts, lamps, tables, furniture for any room of your home.” The Briarcliff Shop has been in business for 50 years. We just moved to Homewood. We are located across the street from Zoe’s at 1829 29th Avenue South. “I have owned the shop for nine years,” says Mary Glen. “We have just finished our second appearance at The Junior League Market and have just returned from Market in High Point, N.C. “Our Annual Holiday Tea will be Sunday,

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“We are an antique, garden and gift retailer,” says Chris Carter, who co-owns the store with Glenn Sinichko, from left to right, with Mr. Big. “We specialize in fine 18th and 19th century European furnishings and accessories and vintage Murano Glass lamps from the 1930s through 1950s.” “We are told that our selection of garden pots, statuary, fountains and accessories is the finest in Birmingham. Our signature burlap gift wrap compliments a fine selection of gifts for all occasions.” “We opened our store in 1996 under the moniker For Gardens and Giving emphasizing our garden and gift offerings. In time we found it difficult to differentiate ourselves from other retailers as the manufacture of home furnishings moved to China and other points in the Far East. The resulting mass production of goods lacks style and quality. Having an established reputation for carrying unique garden and gift items, we made a decision four years ago to expand our offerings to include fine European antiques and Murano Glass lighting. This decision has allowed us to maintain our reputation for carrying sophisticated one-of-a-kind items.” “Our customer base is in Redmont,

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Christopher Glenn is located at 2713 19th Street, South (One block north of SoHo Square). The phone number is 8701236. www.christopherglenninc.com.

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“From the selection of our fabrics from all over the world, to installation we have a proven method that is fun and easy,” says owner Terri DeSantis, above. “We are specialists in our field and assist our customers in acquiring luxurious window treatments. We eliminate the risk by allowing our customers to take home our fine curtains on approval before they purchase them. They can buy them right out of stock or we will make them to their specifications.” “We will also help them select from our designer hardware and accessories. We also

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do custom bedding and shades, as well as carry the full line of Hunter Douglas products.” “The franchise has been around for 12 years. We purchased it almost 6 years ago. It is very challenging and equally rewarding. We love helping our customers complete a project that can sometimes be intimidating. “ “We have expanded our showroom to include a Custom Design Center with over 700 additional fabrics’” says Terri. “We have also added a Hunter Douglas showroom, featuring the exclusive Alustra line available to us as a showcase priority dealer.” The Curtain Exchange is located at 2811 18th Street South, and their phone number is 871-7575.

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Homewood Toy & Hobby

“Homewood Toy & Hobby is a family owned specialty toy store,” says Tricia Busenlehner, “We have items for boys and girls from newborn up. We also have toys for grown-up kids, such as remote-control vehicles, electric trains and model rockets. “We have been in Homewood since 1950. Our family has owned it since day one and have resided in Homewood for even longer. The third generation of the Busenlehner family now runs the store and we have been chosen as the best toy store in Birmingham for three years in a row.” Homewood Toy & Hobby has a loyal following and has remained in business for so long because the Busenlehners are not

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afraid to change with the times. “It’s nice to be in a business that allows and encourages change,” says Tricia. “We get to see fads come and go over the years. Also we get to watch children grow up, and have many parents who came to our store as kids themselves.” Homewood Toy & Hobby will stay open late during the Homewood Holiday Open House celebration on Nov. 4. “Also, in Nov. and Dec. we are open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and from noon until 5 p.m. on Sundays,” adds Tricia. “We are ready to help you pick out the perfect birthday or Christmas gift,” says Margaret Ann Hardison, left with Rachel Finn. Homewood Toy & Hobby is located at 2830 18th Street South, Homewood and their phone number is 879-3986.

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The Maids

“The Maids is a residential cleaning service,” says Kathy Senseman above with husband David Senseman, owners of The Maids in Birmingham. “We clean using a Healthy Touch© cleaning system which makes our clients homes a healthier place to live. We are environmentally friendly, insured, bonded and 100% satisfaction is guaranteed. “The Maids serving the greater Birmingham area began in 1987 under our ownership. The success of The Maids has been our commitment to our clients, employees and community.” “Give a gift certificate to a special friend or loved one - the gift of a cleaner lovelier

home - call The Maids - 871-9338 or www. maids.com.”

“We clean using a Healthy Touch© cleaning system which makes our clients homes a healthier place to live. We are environmentally friendly, insured, bonded and 100% satisfaction guaranteed.” The Maids is located at 2715 18th Place South and their phone number is 871-9338.

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Applause Dancewear

Alabama Gaslight and Grill

“Alabama Gaslight and Grill, a specialty retailer specializing in gas grills, accessories and parts, as well as natural gas logs and gas lanterns, has been in business for more than 40 years,” says Mike Barnett, above who owns the store with his wife Linda. After a 25 year career with Alabama Gas Corporation, Mike purchased the company from Alagasco. “We moved to our new location in Homewood in 2009. “The climate in Birmingham allows for grilling out most of the year. Though we sell a variety of products we are known for

quality gas grills and smokers. Many of our customers cook out year around and experiment with various meat rubs, charcoal and wood chunks such as apple and hickory. We enjoy discussing cooking techniques with our customers. “We have a variety of unique gifts especially for those who enjoy grilling. Customers can build gift baskets for their ‘grilling expert’ that could include meat rubs, bar-be-que sauces, grilling utensils and specialty wood and charcoal,” says Mike. “We expect our Kamado Joe ceramic egg product to do well this Christmas Season.” Alabama Gaslight and Grill is located at 2828 Linden Avenue and their phone number is 870-4060.

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“Applause Dancewear is a retail dancewear store that sells everything a dancer could possibly need to enjoy dance on any level,” says Katie Wade Faught, above, whose family has owned the store since it opened in 1981. “We also carry gymnastics leotards for gymnasts, liturgical uniforms for church and praise dancers and rhinestones and batons for majorettes. Buddy and Cindy Wade opened the store now in its 29th year of business while Cindy was instructing the Star Spangled Girls at Homewood High School and found that there was a need for a dancewear store locally. Their daughter Katie came home from the University of Alabama and while completing her marketing degree at UAB took over the business in 1992. Her sister-in-law, Danielle Wade who has now moved on to real estate, worked with Katie at the store for a time. Katie has worked at the store in some capacity since she was 6 years old.

“It is such a pleasure to have moms bring in their little girls for their first pair of ballet shoes and tell me that their mom brought them here to buy their first pair also. There is such pure joy in seeing that all of the hard work of two generations and the wonderful employees that have been with us and are with us now continues to pay off! “There are still days that make me wonder what it would be like to work in a job that I did not own, where at 6 p.m. I could turn it off and go home and not worry about it, but most of those days I am reminded in some way why I love this so much. I either see a little girl running to dance class in a leotard I sold her or someone says, “you own Applause - I love that store!” and it reminds me just how lucky I am to be in a pretty cool job where people are excited about what they are doing when they walk in the door to see me.” Applause Dancewear is located at 1629 Oxmoor Road and their phone number is 871-7837.

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Harmony Landing

“We’re looking forward to Harmony Landing celebrating the 12th Christmas here in Homewood,” says owner Rilla Foley, above. “The customers have been wonderful. “Ron and I moved to Birmingham from Atlanta to gain the sense of community and we have certainly found it here in Homewood. We came to be near our children but also to be a part of the community. The customer base we have developed over the years has been loyal and supportive. “The merchants are working well together to build a strong retail community. Many times through difficult years it brings out the best in people. This has been a challenging year for business but one with many blessings. We focus on all the positives that we do see around us. Our community is growing, we have new neighbors and our store fronts are full, our community is blessed.

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“Harmony Landing which focuses on the home and interior design has talented employees who have stayed with me and help build a very loyal clientele. “Our primary business is upholstery and interior accessories, but we always have great gift offerings for Christmas with many different price points wrapped and ready to go,” says Rilla. This year our Open House will be no exception. We will have wine and horsd’oeuvres for the evening. Our store is always decorated and ready for the season. Our trees will be up and ready for you to see. Come in and get some new ideas for your own tree. We will have a Jewelry Trunk Show by a local Artist and other special events. Come and enjoy your first Holiday Event of the 2010 Season with Harmony Landing! Harmony Landing is located at 2925 18th Street South and their phone number is 871-0585.

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Wallace-Burke

Fine Jewelry & Collectibles “Wallace-Burke Fine Jewelry & Collectibles is just what our name implies, but with uniqueness not often found in a typical retail store,” says David Burke Hezlep. David, above left and Preston Wallace Foy, right, own the store, which creatively began as an idea in April of 2007 and opened in October 2007. After 36 years with Bromberg’s David made a decision to embark on a new journey. This wasn’t David’s original plan, but circumstances helped him realize, creatively, it was time for him to move on and explore his own capabilities. Preston a former vice president of NW Ayer Advertising (NYC) and National Director for the De Beers’ trade marketing arm, has found teaming up with David a natural. Having been friends for years and after a short tenure at Bromberg’s, it became apparent that they have

very similar philosophies’ in their approach to running a business. At Wallace-Burke it is their desire to create an environment that is relaxing and entertaining. When you walk into their store, you are walking into their home, it’s just that simple. From the leather chairs and casual sitting area, you can enjoy your favorite libation and catch up on the latest ball game with their 50 inch flat screen TV. “We have a wide selection of giftware starting as low as $35,” says Preston. “Our fine jewelry is just that, ‘Fine Jewelry’ and our prices are incredible. “At Wallace-Burke we are a local, home grown business. We keep our operating costs low, buy our diamonds direct from the source and pass the saving along to our customers,” adds David.” Wallace-Burke is located at 1830 29th Avenue South, SOHO Suite 100 and their phone number is 874-1044.

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a.k.a. Girl Stuff

“In a nutshell, we have just about everything any female could ever want or need!” says Dee Tipps, above with her husband, Joe Schibanetz, owners of a.k.a. Girl Stuff. “We carry casual clothes for women and the best gifts you’ll see in Birmingham! “Right now, having your own business is tough... but I still love it! It’s like our fourth child - our nine year old! I work hard and can go home and focus on my kids! “We go to several different markets to find super new gift items with a good variety of price points $6. and up!” says Dee. “This year we’re featuring the works of four local artists - skinny scarves, jewelry, apparel and raku pottery.” The store is located at 2906 18th Street South and their phone number is 8027735. AKAfallad10:Layout 1 10/15/10 2:22

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Collage Designer Consignment

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What’s in fashion for Holiday 2010? Consignment shopping at Collage! Collage is loaded with fabulous designer clothes, jewelry, handbags and shoes at prices 6080% off retail! “If you love designer labels, but don’t love the price tag, you’ll go crazy when you see our selection!” says owner, Tracy True Dismukes, right. “ O n c e you shop at Collage, you won’t want to go back to regular retail!” “Whether you love mall brands like Chico’s, Talbots, and Ann Taylor, or high-end brands like St John, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton or teen brands like American Eagle, Seven For All Mankind and Abercrombie – you’ll LOVE Collage! Find your favorites at all three locations of Collage: Homewood –“On the Curve”, Vestavia – on Hwy 31 next to Red Lobster and Collage Plus Sizes next to the Vestavia Collage. For teens, check out ‘trend’, our new store INSIDE the Vestavia Collage! Also, shop online at ShopCollage.com!

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Dorothy McDaniel’s Flower Market

Dorothy McDaniel’s Flower Market was once again named Birmingham’s Best Florist by the Birmingham Magazine. “We are open from 8 until 6 o’clock Monday through Saturday and we have the largest consumer cooler in the city, fully stocked for our customers to choose single stems or full bouquets,” says owner Dorothy McDaniel, below. “We have arrangements ready to go or you can make your own at our Design Your Own Station. We have a large and competent staff to help you with all your floral needs whether it be a local delivery, an out of town delivery, a wedding or an event of any scale. In addition to flowers, we offer invitations, personal stationary, party favors, lighting and linens and great containers and gift items. “During the coming holiday season, we will be available for home and office decorating as well as party décor,” says Dorothy. “Our newest addition is a great web site offering an e-commerce feature so that you can order anytime. Visit us at www.dorothymcdaniel.com.” The shop is located at 2560 18th Street South and their phone number is 871-0092.

Homewood Antiques & Marketplace

“For me Homewood Antiques & Marketplace is truly a dream come true,” says owner Chris Collins above with her mother Jane Kiker. “The store has been open for one month and we have filled the 10,000 square feet with many great vendors. We are truly a family operated business that believes in getting to know our customers. My mom Jane and I work as a team, my sister Dana handles the accounting and manages on Sundays, my son Chip handles the deliveries and vendor moving and my husband Robert does all the projects required to keep us up and running. “We are thrilled to be part of the Homewood community and hope to have something for everyone. The store has everything from the small collectible to the rare antique due to many unique vendors each with their own style. We are open everyday, Monday-Saturday from 10-6 and Sunday from 1-6 and will have a special sale one Saturday a month so watch for our future ads. Check out our website and facebook page and most of all please come shop with us! The store is located at 930 Oxmoor Road and their phone number is 414-9945.

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Tricia’s Treasures

“Here they come, right around the corner, Thanksgiving and Christmas! It’s time to get our homes in order... and guess what awaits you at Tricia’s Treasures? Just about anything you can want - which includes mirrors galore, rugs, runners, chests, lamps, light fixtures, iron , architectural pieces, sideboards, game tables and accessories on top of accessories,” says owner Tricia Thomas, right. Tricia will be celebrating 28 years in the antiques business this October. She has seen changes in the business over the years but says, “classic pieces are forever classic.” “Trends come and go and they are fun and can be mixed well with old stand-bys. We try to have something for everyone,” says Tricia “and we love to mix but not match. “It has been a great pleasure to know and serve our wonderful customers over the years and we are looking forward to the upcoming season, as it is the time we love to prepare our homes for family, friends and celebration. Come to see us soon. “We’ll keep the light on!” Tricia’s Treasures is located at 2700 19th Place, South and their phone number is 871-9779.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM HOMEWOOD

Kick Off the Holidays in Homewood November 4! Homewood businesses will kick off the holiday season with their annual open house, set this year for Thurs., Nov. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. All participating merchants will extend their normal business hours and invite you to an evening of complimentary appetizers and beverages. Hop aboard the Holiday Trolley, which will make stops all around Downtown Homewood, Edgewood and SoHo Square. Bands will fill the air with music throughout the city. Last year, more than 3,000 people turned out for this popular event. The fun-filled evening for family and friends offers a preview of what’s new for the holidays. It’s a great way to get the season off to a very merry start!

Selected for the National Dance Association’s Dance Team are from left: Mary Beth Photo special to the Journal McClung, Kelly Winters, Paris Sanders and Samantha Arnold.

Bumpus Dance Team Members Selected for National Dance Team

Bumpus Dance Team members Samantha Arnold, Kelly Winters, Mary Beth McClung and Paris Sanders have been selected for the National Dance Association’s National Dance Team. The NDA has been instrumental in setting the standards for excellence in dance since 1976. Specializing in dance and pom squads, NDA holds auditions for nominees who show exceptional dance skill during dance camp.

These Bumpus Middle School students, with an accumulated 40 years of dance training, made the prestigious National Dance Team and were invited to perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York and the Walt Disney World Christmas Parade in Orlando. Samantha Arnold and Mary Beth McClung trained under Dale Serrano with Dale Serrano Dance Studios. Kelly Winters and Paris Sanders trained under with Alabama Dance Academy. These young ladies were also judged on integrity, ability to inspire excellence in others, and ability to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Highland School fourth graders helping create stepping stones for the school’s garden are, from left, front: Trenton Williams, Constantine Giattina, James Dixon and Pearce MacLeod. Middle row: Anna Duong, Caroline Ritchie, Liv Komisar, Ryan Scott, Daniel Elston, Trey Boyen. Back: David Hammer, Helen Abele, Kathryn Barr, Anna Claire Culp Photo special to the Journal and Maggie Shuttlesworth.

Highlands Students Beautify Garden With Stepping Stones Highlands School fourth graders are studying French painter Claude Monet with their art teacher, Anna Claire Culp.

They have learned how the artist observed and used light in his paintings of gardens. As the students visited the gardens on their campus, they were inspired as they made their own “Monet” drawings. They also made stepping stones to add permanent beauty to the gardens. ❖

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Author Linda Sue Park, center, visited Liberty Park Middle School recently. Students winning the book review contest attended a pizza party with the author. Photo special to the Journal

Newbery Award Winner Visits LPMS

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Linda Sue Park, a 2002 Newbery Award winning author, spent Sept. 21 with Liberty Park Middle School students. The author is known for her books “A Single Shard,” “When My Name was ‘Keoko’” and “Keeping Score.” While at the school, Park, who began writing at age 4, talked about being the daughter of Korean immigrants. She was first published at age 9 and said she received $1 for the haiku she wrote. Park met with the entire student body and led two small group sessions, one for winners of a book review contest. The students were asked to submit a review of one of Park’s books. Winners attending a question and answer pizza party with Park included sixth graders Audrey Meloun, Daryl Wilson, Aggie Dent, Cooper Jones, Ashley Orkus, Savannah Hayes, Britton Copeland, Dominic Pautler and Samantha Jesse; seventh graders Meghan Levant and Kate Cox; and eighth graders Claire Hand and Graham Llivina. Attending the second session, “The Art of Writing,” were eight students from each grade level who were recommended by their language arts teachers. Park guided these students as they

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wrote a story. Students at this session were sixth graders Michael Schroeder, Clayton Bowden, Savannah Hayes, Samantha Jesse, Emma King, Sara Haynes, Emily Rutland and Ryhus Harris; seventh graders Logan Holyfield, Ellen Li, Jake Rice, Nick Weldon, Mitchell Hauberg, Sara Hameed, Caroline Kirkconnell and Maddie Henkey; and eighth graders Graham Llivina, Arthur Triantos, Kaitie Sneed, Caroline Lytle, Lee Watterson, Isabella Aldana, Hunter Webb and Bonnie DeCarlo.

ASFA’s Rutsky Chosen for Counselor Award Rebecca (Becki) Miller Rutsky, a college advisor at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, has been selected as one of this year’s “Counselors That Change Lives.” Rutsky, who is also a private counselor, received the award recognizing Rebecca (Becki) counselors Miller Rutsky whose dedication to the college counseling profession reflects the mission of Colleges That Change Lives: to promote and support a student-centered college search process. Rutsky and other awardees were recognized at the National Association of College Admission Counseling annual conference Oct. 1 in St. Louis.

ISS Students Recognized by National Program

Indian Springs School students recognized by the National Merit Scholarship program are, from left, front: Elizabeth Perry, Jeff Liu, Caroline Choy and Hannah Begue. Back: Larry Liu, Dylan Bordonaro, Photo special to the Journal Joe Bean, Joseph Fisher and Blake Senn. Larry Liu and Blake Senn were named semifinalists, scoring among the top 1 percent of students taking the exam. They have an opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships that will be offered next spring. Joe Bean, Hannah Begue, Dylan Bordonaro, Joseph Fisher and Elizabeth Perry were named Commended Students, scoring among the top 2 percent of students on the exam. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955.

DeMarco Helps Scouts Earn Merit Badges

State Rep. Paul DeMarco visited the fourth grade Brookwood Forest Girl Scout Troop No.

31 and helped them earn their Model Citizen badges. After discussing U.S. citizen rights and responsibilities, designing laws and current issues, DeMarco presented the troop with an Alabama state flag. Troop members include Sarah Francis Adair, Anna Balzli, Olivia Bell, Holli Chapman, Harper Cook, Rachel Estreicher, Grace Flynn, Mary Margaret Freeland, Emily Grant, Greer Kelly, Lizza Kirby, Louise Knight, Alison Levine, Tess Levine, Hannah McCabe, Kathleen Odum, Anna Lisa Pflaum, Sophie Saab, Kyndall Scott, Annika Siddell, Maddie Stern, Sarah Taylor, Grace Turner, Maddie Usdan, Martha Louise Waters and Luisa Windsor. Troop leader is Ami Estreicher. ❖

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Nine seniors from Indian Springs School have been recognized by the National Merit State Rep. Paul DeMarco recently visited fourth grade Brookwood Forest Scholarship Program for their achievements on the Preliminary Girl Scout Troop No. 31. While visiting them, he helped the Girl Scouts SAT/National Merit Scholarship earn their Model Citizen badges and presented them with a state flag. Photo special to the Journal Qualifying Test. Caroline Choy, Jeff Liu,

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Edgewood Elementary students recently “planted” pinwheels in front of the school as part of a Pinwheels for Photo special to the Journal Peace project.

Edgewood Elementary Students ‘Plant’ Pinwheels for Peace

Edgewood Elementary students took part in Pinwheels for Peace, an international art and literacy project, by “planting” pinwheels in front of the school Sept. 2. Pinwheels for Peace is an art installation designed to spread thoughts and feelings about peace throughout the country and the world. Edgewood’s art teacher Celia Castle coordinated the project. In art class, students read “The Peace Book” by Todd Parr, which describes peace in everyday terms for elementary students.

Vestavia East Gets Ready for ‘Wild’ October Carnival

Vestavia Hills Elementary East is gearing up for its 2010 Wild, Wild EAST! Carnival Oct. 28. The community is invited to the school for its largest fundraiser. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m.

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Friday, October 29th 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Dawson Family Recreation Center

Dawson Family of Faith 1114 Oxmoor Road (205) 871-7324 www.dawsonchurch.org

Visiting with the Samford Volleyball team are OLV team members Nicole Galvin, Grace Galvin, Anna Larock, Kristen West, Catherine Vaughn, Photo special to the Journal Allie Picou, Sara Sligh and Katie Sherman. Tickets will be available at the door for games, a cake walk, fun houses, food and more.

OLV Vollyball Team Has Friendly Visit with Samford Players

The Our Lady of the Valley seventh grade volleyball team,

�� coached by Mary Beth Dillingham �� and Peggy West, recently watched �� the Samford University Lady � �� Bulldogs volleyball team compete in tournament play. �� After the game, both teams visited with each other on the court �� and exchanged well-wishes for the remainder of their seasons. �� Coach Dillingham’s squad finished its regular season Oct. 9. ❖ ��

Send us your school news! Students getting ready to attend Vestavia Hills Elementary’s Wild, Wild EAST Carnival are, from left: Will Carroll, Davis Cameron, Sara Grace Cameron, Jackson Gerace, Collins McMurray, Ben Carroll, Julia Claire Armstrong, Alice Armstrong, Clay Carroll, Margaret James Stephens, Madison Waldrop, Lucy Evans, John Stephens, Charlie Photo special to the Journal Gerace, Jack McMurray and Alex Cameron.

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Sweeney-Terrell

Amy Katherine Sweeney and Michael Van Terrell were married Sat., June 5, 2010, at Beaulieu Garden in Rutherford, Calif. The Rev. Michael LeBlanc officiated the 4:30 p.m. ceremony. Dinner and dancing followed. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. David Patrick Sweeney of

Montague-Williamson

Morgan Lane Montague and Keith Douglas Williamson were married May 23, 2010, at the Church in the Pines on Lake Martin. A reception followed at Spring House. Rev. Charles D. Williamson, father of the groom, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Telicia Montague of Sugar Land, Texas, and Dr. P. Read Montague of Houston. The groom

Winters-Sanders

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Winters of Hoover announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Brooke Winters, to Ryan Speaks Sanders,

WEDDINGS & ENGAGEMENTS Danville, Calif. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David A. Sweeney of Santa Rosa, Calif., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Atkins Greer of Danville. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Carroll Kilpatrick and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harvey Terrell. He is the grandson of Mrs. Berynice Armes Terrell and the late Mr. Harvey Terrell and the late Mrs. Faye Robertson Burgess and Mr. Arthur Edward Burgess of Birmingham. The bride was given in marriage by her father. A poetry reading was given by Michelle Hong of San Francisco. Ushers were brothers of the bride and groom, David Michael Sweeney of San Francisco, Thomas Edward Terrell of Birmingham and Mark William Terrell of Nashville. After a honeymoon trip to Fiji, the couple live in the San Francisco Bay area where the bride is a marketing manager at Shutterfly and the groom is a policy counsel at Google. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Williamson of Hoover. Miss Montague was given in marriage by her father. Latane’ Stacy, sister of the bride, of Houston was the matron of honor. Lisa Guillaume of San Antonio served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kim Cypert of Houston; Kelsey Yeatts, Austin; Mickelle Schroeder, Atlanta; Cayley Winters, Keystone, Colo.; and Val Kikkert, Cassie Jacobs and Rebecca Skinner, Birmingham. Scripture readers were Grace Griffin, cousin of the bride, Dunwoody, Ga., and Sommerville Hill, Carrollton, Ga. Eric Williamson and Chad Williamson, brothers of the groom, of Birmingham were best men. Groomsmen were Ryan O’Neill, Dayton Miller, Kyle Sellers, Tanner Summerlin and Mike McCutchin, all of Birmingham; Brett Rutledge, Nashville; and Broun Stacy, brother-in-law of the bride, Houston. After a honeymoon trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple live in Nashville. son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sanders of Alexander City. Miss Winters graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2007 and a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance in 2008. She is a client services manager for MedAssist, LLC. Mr. Sanders also graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2006 and a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance in 2008. He is a financial institution specialist for the FDIC. The couple live in Charlotte, N.C. The wedding is planned for Sat., Nov. 20, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hoover.

Colvert-Holt

Elizabeth Catherine Colvert and Jarod Moss Holt were married August 28, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. at Micah’s Meadow. Officiating the ceremony was the Rev. Tim Kallam of Mountain Brook Community Church. The reception followed at Mathews Manor. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cameron Colvert of Birmingham, and the granddaugh-

Barger-Hurst

Carolyn Christina Barger and Brian Joseph Hurst were married Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Greenwood, S.C. Rev. Julian Frippe Craig Jr. of Greenwood, grandfather of the bride, officiated. Wedding music was presented by organist Bob Glick of Greenwood, vocalists Joseph Doub and David Doub, uncle and cousin of the bride, of East Bend, N.C., and violist Julianne Blackburn, cousin of the bride, of Burlington, N.C. The bride is the daughter of Mr.

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Mrs. Christine Cooper Brown of Enterprise and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wesley Brown of Mountain Brook announce the engagement of their daughter, Cecelia Helen, to Bruce Wayne Freeman, son of Mrs. Becky Roberts Freeman of Hanceville and the Rev. and Mrs. Gary Wayne Freeman of Blountsville. Miss Brown is the granddaughter of Mrs. Doris Hildreth Cooper of Elba and the late Dr. Luther Bancroft Cooper of Elba and the late Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Willard Brown of Columbia, S.C. She is a 2005 graduate of the

University of Alabama, where she was a member of Phi Mu sorority. She received her juris doctorate from Cumberland School of Law. She was presented at the Ball of Roses and is a member of the Ballet Guild of Birmingham. Mr. Freeman is the grandson of Mrs. Frank James Roberts and the late Mr. Roberts of Hayden and Mrs. Brice Talmadge Freeman and the late Mr. Freeman of Blountsville. He is a graduate of Auburn University. He is employed as chief estimator at Selective Masonry. The wedding is planned for Nov. 20 at Canterbury United Methodist Church.

ter of Mrs. William Earl Deaver and the late Mr. William Earl Deaver; Mrs. Charles Etheridge Colvert and the late Mr. Charles Etheridge Colvert all of Birmingham. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Bobby Burnice Holt of Birmingham and the grandson of Mrs. Glenn Eldon Rawlinson and the late Mr. Glenn Eldon Rawlinson of Birmingham and the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henderson Holt of Locust Fork. Presented in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory, silk/satin, strapless gown adorned with an antique broach. Her handmade, chapel length veil was lined with Alencon lace and she carried an all white bouquet of roses, hydrangeas and Lily of the Valley. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Leigh Galbraith Smith and as matron of honor, Christen White Colvert, both of Birmingham. Bridesmaids were Lindsay Vandever Rogers of Austin, Texas; Amanda McKeithan Tyler of Mobile; and Katherine McKibbin Greene, Rebecca

Rachel Holt, Julia Merrill Jones and Fleming Holt Long all of Birmingham. Honorary bridesmaid was Wendy Willis Jordan of Bangkok, Thailand, and flower girls were Madison Alexis Deaver and Olivia Nicole Holland both of Birmingham. The groom’s father and brother, Jonathan Tyler Holt of Birmingham, served as best men. Groomsmen were Gordon James Brady III, Adam Cameron Colvert, Matthew Charles Colvert, Charles Alexander Dasher Jr., Thomas Parker Griffin Jr., Christopher Mark Jackson, Paul Michael Juliano, Chadwick Gregory Long, Franklin Tyrell Peerson, Joseph Stewart Silsbee, Kevin Michael Sokol all of Birmingham and John Aston Warnock of Atlanta. Honorary groomsman was Andrew David Petrofsky of Birmingham, and the ring bearers were Charles Asher Colvert and Joshua Cameron Colvert of Birmingham. After a honeymoon in the Dominican Republic, the couple resides in Birmingham.

and Mrs. James Self Corley III of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sidney Barger Jr. of Elberton, Ga. She is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Julian Frippe Craig Jr. of Greenwood and Mrs. Bert Sidney Barger and the late Mr. Barger of Elberton. She is a graduate of Furman University and received her master’s degree at the University of South Carolina. She is a genetic counselor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham hospital. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Michael Hurst of Vestavia Hills. He is the grandson of Mrs. Joseph Harrison Gasque and the late Mr. Gasque of Murrells Inlet, S.C. and the late Mrs. Beverly Blackwell Gasque of Birmingham, and Mrs. Alfred Arenton Hurst and the late Mr. Hurst of Vestavia Hills. He is a graduate of Auburn University and Cumberland School of Law. He practices law in Birmingham. The bride wore an ivory strapless silk taffeta gown with draped neckline, A-line skirt and sweep train, with buttons on the back of the bodice that extended the length of the train. She wore a fingertip-

length ivory veil of silk with a narrow satin edge. She carried a handtied bouquet of hydrangea, tweedia, roses, seeded eucalyptus and brown hypericum berries. Laura Sidney Barger, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lenley Hurst Faust and Ashley Arenton Hurst, sisters of the groom, and Kristen Elizabeth Buch and Jessica Smith Willard, friends of the bride. The bridesmaids wore Atlantic blue shantung strapless gowns with pleated bodices and A-line skirts. They carried hand-tied bouquets of hydrangea with blue tweedia and seeded eucalyptus wrapped with satin ribbon. The groom’s father served as best man. Groomsmen were Michael Ryder Hurst, brother of the groom; Adam Randall Faust, brother-in-law of the groom; Christopher Jeffrey Barger, brother of the bride; and James Roy Moncus III and Lance Douglas Ruble, friends of the groom. Harrison Randall Faust, nephew of the groom, was ring bearer. A reception followed at Sundance Gallery. After a honeymoon trip to Hawaii, the couple will live in Birmingham.

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Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wright

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Mr. and Mrs. Luther Maxwell Dorr Jr. of Vestavia Hills announce the engagement of their daugh-

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Mr. and Mrs. Carlo H. Joseph III announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Decker Joseph, to William David Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller of Hoover. Miss Joseph is the granddaughter of Mrs. Karolyn Mersmann of Hoover, Dr. and Mrs. James Mersmann of Columbiana and Mr. and Mrs. Sadie Joseph and the late Mr. Carlo H. Joseph Jr. of Hoover.

Still announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Chollet, to Edwin Camper O’Neal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand Clarke O’Neal. Miss Still is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Furman Still Jr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben Perry, all of Birmingham. She is a graduate of Mountain Brook High School and received a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from the University of Alabama, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Miss Still will graduate with honors from the University of Alabama in Birmingham with a master, Mary Margaret, to Kenneth Averett Byrd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Averett Byrd of Ozark. Miss Dorr is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Joe Henderson of Tuscaloosa and Dr. and Mrs. Luther Maxwell Dorr of Oneonta. She is a graduate of Auburn University and a member of Chi Omega sorority. Mr. Byrd is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Houston Averett Byrd of Ozark and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy Young of Kenosha, Wis. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama. The groom is employed in Alexandria, Va., by the U.S. Coast Guard Honor Guard. The wedding is planned for Dec. 18. She graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in zoology. At Auburn, she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and Phi Kappa Phi honor society and received the College of Science and Mathematics Dean’s Medal. She is now in her first year at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. The groom is the grandson of Mrs. Mary Ann Hornbuckle and the late Mr. William Donald Hornbuckle of New Hope and Mrs. Carolyn Miller of Hoover and the late Dr. Alex Miller of Birmingham. Mr. Miller is a graduate of Birmingham-Southern College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and recently received his master’s degree in higher education administration from Auburn University. He is employed at Auburn University as a scholarship advisor in the Office of University Scholarships. The wedding is planned for Dec.18 at Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover.

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WEDDINGS & ENGAGEMENTS ter’s degree in early childhood and elementary education in December 2010. Mr. O’Neal is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moncure Camper O’Neal of Birmingham and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cochran Ashton of Tuscaloosa. He is a graduate of Mountain Brook High School. He attended Hampden Sydney College in Virginia from 2000 to 2002 and graduated from Auburn University in 2004. Mr. O’Neal has been employed as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch since 2005. The wedding will be at Highlands United Methodist Church in January 2011.

Lewis-Graham

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Russell Lewis Sr. of Tuscaloosa announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Rae, to George Chandlar Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emris Hayden Graham Jr. of Mountain Brook. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Catherine Farmer Bozeman and the late Mr. Thomas E. Bozeman of Sylvester, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson Lewis and the late Mrs. Patricia Mayers Lewis of Tuscaloosa. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama. The groom is the grandson of the late Mr. George Stacey Dobbins and Mrs. Veronica Dobbins Zeigler of Birmingham and Mrs. Polly Graham Grigg and the late Mr. Emris Hayden Graham Sr. of Birmingham. He is a graduate of Auburn University. The wedding is planned for Oct. 23.

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Andy’s Creekside Nursery

Andy’s Creekside Nursery is a family owned garden center located in the Rocky Ridge area of Vestavia Hills. “We carry annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, fertilizers and a large assortment of pots and garden accessories,” says Andy Burris, who owns the store with his wife Tricia, above, with their children, Manon, David and Andrea. “Our employees are Alabama-certified nursery professionals. “Thirteen years ago, in 1997, we opened Andy’s Farm Market. Then we expanded in 2002 when we built Creekside Nursery. This year we’ve also added a second location—Andy’s Farm Market and Garden Center

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located in Hoover on Hwy 150. We later added a Landscape Service, which now includes a maintenance and turf division,” says Andy. “We chose Vestavia and Hoover because of the people. They are friendly and genuine. There is a sense of community that wants to support local businesses. We feel fortunate to be where we are.” The holidays are a festive time for the nursery. “Right now we have a huge assortment of pumpkins and gourds, corn stalks, hay bales and fall decorations,” says Tricia. “The day after Thanksgiving, we begin selling the freshest cut Christmas trees in town, which we display in water. We offer setup and delivery. We will also have garlands, wreaths, and custom made mailbox decorations.” Andy’s Creekside Nursery is located at 3351 Morgan Dr., 824-0233 and on Hwy 150,

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Vestavia Hills Apothecary & Annabelle’s

Morton and Carol Slaughter are the owners of Vestavia Hills Apothecary and Annabelle’s. Customer service is the hallmark for both stores. Since 1988 the Slaughters, along with their capable staff, have enjoyed a wonderful opportunity to serve the community. In business for 22 years, Vestavia Hills Apothecary tops the list as a health care provider and remains one of the few independent pharmacies in the area. The pharmacy staff always makes time to answer questions

or address health concerns. A n n a b e l l e ’s offers many choices for gifts. Bring a list of teachers and neighbors to find special treats wrapped and ready to go for holiday gift-giving. Looking for gift wrap! Come to Annabelle’s to find a wonderful selection of ribbon and raffia by the roll to enhance holiday packages. For invitations and stationery, come to Annabelle’s. Our graphic design team offers custom design and lettering to create unique invitations and holiday cards. Annabelle’s is a great resource with an attentive staff always ready to offer assistance to commemorate life’s special events. From birth announcements to graduation and weddings, count on Annabelle’s! As always, expect complimentary giftwrapping and excellent courteous service at Annabelle’s. Up to the door parking and a helpful friendly staff are attributes of this family-owned store. You will always be welcomed at Vestavia Hills Apothecary and Annabelle’s. Vestavia Hills Apothecary & Annabelle’s is located at 1062 Montgomery Hwy. and their phone number is 979-4444.

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The Clothes Tree By Deborah

“We are a ladies’ boutique that specializes in high fashion clothing from casual to the dressiest of events,” says owner Deborah Wiggins, above right, with her mother Ruth Edgeworth. “We specialize in pageant interview and sportswear competition clothing. We are very proud that we have dressed Miss Alabama for the last 15 years! “Last year we added pageant gowns to our selection of formal wear and have a great selection for the teens and miss pageants. We also added bridesmaids to our wedding party selections. “We also dress many mothers of the bride and carry a large selection of long and short after-fives. “We’ve been in this location for 16 years, but my grandmother opened The Clothes Tree

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46 years ago. I loved spending all of my time growing up in the store. I started buying for my grandmother when I was thirteen years old. Thirty-two years later, here I am. “We have a wonderful team of fashion consultants including my mother, Ruth. I love having my family around. The newest addition to our family is my granddaughter Chloe. I can’t wait for her to be in the business one day too! “I chose this location because I did a lot of personal shopping for my customers that lived in this area, so when we decided to move, this seemed like the perfect place. We built the building we are in and plan to be here for a long time. “I love owning my own business because it allows me to personally get to know each and every person that comes in to shop and I can do what I feel needs to be done to meet their needs.” The Clothes Tree by Deborah is located at 2880 Old Rocky Ridge Road and their phone number is 822-1902.

Greenbrier Furniture “We are a retail furniture store specializing in eclectic upscale home furnishings affordably priced and designer services,” says Gary Hughes, above. “My father, John Hughes opened Greenbrier in 1965, his second store in Birmingham. When the store opened it was one of the first suburban furniture stores in Birmingham, bucking the norm of a downtown location. “When we first built the store at this location, I-65 was not constructed. It has since become one of the busiest intersections in the state.” Greenbrier Furniture is still family owned and has since become a distinctly

Birmingham landmark. “It’s great to control what products we offer shoppers and not be bound to corporate, ‘cookie cutter’ merchandise,” says Gary. “This is a good business because people in this area take great pride in the appearance of their home’s interior. “We tend to help clients more with updating rooms for family and company that may be coming over for the holidays. Interestingly, after the holidays, after the family and company have left, some customers realize how inadequate some spaces in their homes are and then call us at the first of the year. The store is located at 1493 Montgomery Highway and their phone number is 8227456.

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Interiors and Antiques Market

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“Interiors and Antiques Market is a place for everyone to come and spend a few minutes or a few hours and look at items displayed by sixty-two of ‘Alabama’s Best’ interior designers, antique dealers and decorators,” says Jack Nix, above left with son Bill Nix, owners of Interiors and Antiques Market. “If you are looking for a wedding gift, small table, painting, piano or you want to furnish your entire lake house or personal home, we have it,” adds Bill. “We will have one year under our belt come Nov. 6. It has been a fun year for us

as we have come to know our customers, dealers and employees,” says Jack. “Owning our own business has been so much fun. Getting to spend time with my father, (Paw Paw), is never a dull moment,” says Bill. “If we are together for 10 minutes or 10 hours I feel “blessed.” We have been business partners for almost 24 years. “We are having our second “Yard Sale” on Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. It will be Vestavia’s largest. “Christmas Open House,” Sat., Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. “Midnight Madness Sale,” Fri., Dec. 10, from dark 30 till 10 p.m. Interiors and Antiques Market is located at 1069 Montgomery Hwy. and their phone number is 822-9922. More info at interiorsantiques.com.

Ski-N-Stuff

“We are an adventure sports shop featuring snow ski, snowboard, kayak sales and rentals, wakeboards and accessories, and paintball equipment and clothing for each sport,” says Laura Turner, above, whose family owns and operates the store. “I love having the store located in Vestavia. We’ve been at this location for over 15 years. My husband purchased the building we are in now and he owns Party Time next door.” “We are excited to announce that this year our store will be offering it’s largest selection of equipment and apparel that we have ever carried. Come to Ski-N-Stuff this fall and winter and you will find over twenty styles of 2011 skis, over 100 helmets in stock, all of the latest apparel and certified boot fitters and ski

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and binding repair services offering the same experience and quality you would find at a ski resort.” “Our experienced and certified staff who have been with the company for years, Corey Parks, Mark Millican, Jay Douglas, Katie Love and Dylan Brown, would love to help set you up for the winter season, so please come by and visit us soon.” Ski-N-Stuff is located at 1021 Montgomery Hwy and their phone number is 823-6349.

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Steed’s Jewelers

Steed’s Jewelers, located next to the YMCA fitness center in Vestavia, has been in Vestavia for 23 years. “We are a fullservice jewelry store, providing a wide range of expert services such as diamond setting, jewelry repair, engraving and watch repair (new and vintage),” says Dale Steed, who owns the store with his brother, Lee Steed. “We have three talented jewelers on staff, that enables us to provide most of the work to be done in-house. Their mother Belva Steed Wolbach, is quick to add that they have a combined experience of more than 100 years in the jewelry business, which helps in providing customers with good advice on creating and selecting the right jewelry. “We had the opportunity in our teenage years of working with our mother and father in their jewelry store in downtown Birmingham,” says Dale. “Our father, Frank, helped teach us the trade before his passing 24 years ago. “Vestavia was close to home, and our location is in the center of Vestavia, so it is convenient to get to from any location. Our business has always concentrated on providing large selections of loose diamonds for that perfect engagement ring or special occasion. We also specialize in design and custom-made one-of-a-kind pieces. When you view our jewelry, you will see our inno-

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Cahaba Fitness vative, unique pieces,” says Dale. “We enjoy being a part of creating special memories for the young and old,” says Lee. “We have a unique opportunity to get to know our customers and their families on a personal level within Vestavia and the surrounding areas. “This holiday season we are introducing several new exciting collections to our store, including designs we’ve created that will dazzle that someone special on your list.” Steed’s Jewelers is located at 2090 Columbiana Rd. in the Vestavia Center and their phone number is 822-9173.

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Cahaba Fitness is a state of the art personal training facility committed to offering its clients a variety of services to meet the needs of today’s individuals and family lifestyles whether its weight loss, toning up, flexibility training or nutrition coaching and accountability. Open for five years, owner Brian Burns, a former collegiate athlete, desired to share his passion of health and fitness to athletes as well as non-athletes of all ages in a clean and professional environment different from other facilities. Brian says, “There is no reason to wait until January to start to get in shape. The best investment of your life is your health. Getting started is as easy as a phone call.” Cahaba Fitness is located at 3161 Cahaba Heights Rd., Suite 217 and their phone number is 968-5100.

What’s in fashion for Holiday 2010? Consignment shopping at Collage! Collage is loaded with fabulous designer clothes, jewelry, handbags and shoes at prices 6080% off retail! “If you love designer labels, but don’t love the pricetag, you’ll go crazy when you see our selection!” says owner, Tracy True Dismukes, right. “ O n c e you shop at Collage, you won’t want to go back to regular retail!” “Whether you love mall brands like Chico’s, Talbots, and Ann Taylor, or high-end brands like St John, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton or teen brands like American Eagle, Seven For All Mankind and Abercrombie – you’ll LOVE Collage! Find your favorites at all three locations of Collage: Homewood –“On the Curve”, Vestavia – on Hwy 31 next to Red Lobster and Collage Plus Sizes next to the Vestavia Collage. For teens, check out ‘trend’, our new store INSIDE the Vestavia Collage! Also, shop online at ShopCollage.com!

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