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Inspired by India Fabric Designer Lisa Fine Brings Her Exotic Textiles to Birmingham
abric designer Lisa Fine loves to travel, especially to India, where she finds inspiration for her linen textiles. She’s lived in Paris, calls a New York apartment home and spends most summers in Dallas. There’s one place she’s never visited: Birmingham. But that will change when Fine appears at the Antiques at The Gardens show, set for Oct. 3-6 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. She’ll be part of a Sunday panel discussion following a brunch she’ll host with Richard Keith Langham, the show ambassador and her longtime friend. Fine is a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, but has the heart of a Texan. “I went to boarding school at The Hockaday School in Dallas, so I really feel like I grew up there,â€? The 2019 Antiques at the she said. Gardens show honorees are Fine went on to Brandeis Emily and Bill Bowron. University and then graduated from Southern Methodist University. INSIDE While she lived in Paris, where her Inspiration Inside and Out: chic apartment was featured in Elle Antiques at The Gardens DĂŠcor, she worked at several Conde Returns Oct. 3-6 PAGE 22 Nast publications, including fashion magazines Mademoiselle and Betting on the Farm: Mirabella. Jack Staub and Renny At one time, she owned a fashReynolds Have Created Their ion company with business partner Own Eden in Pennsylvania Carolina Irving. Now, she focuses PAGE 22 on fabrics through her company, See FINE, page 26
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‘WE FIGHT WITH YOU’ Smile-A-Mile Spends September Drawing Focus to Childhood Cancer PAGE 10
SOUTH OF THE BORDER ZooGala Celebrates New Plaza with South American Fiesta PAGE 14
A LEGACY OF LEARNING Shades Cahaba Centennial Celebration to Include a Walkable Timeline PAGE 29
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A Room Of Your Own
or a short time (very short) when able to relax, is decorated for the pleaI was growing up, I shared a sure of visitors who might come to bedroom with my sister. It didn’t call. go well. When we moved a few years But let’s say that right now you later, in a brilliant stroke of self-preshave a child going off to college or ervation, my mom and dad let go of getting married or moving to Australia. the idea of having a separate den and Or hey, maybe you’re the one doing gave us each our own room. the moving. You’re moving on up to Today, my sister and I get along the East Side to a deluxe apartment in great. It only took … well … a lot of the sky that just happens to have the years and each of us having, not only required number of bedrooms plus our own rooms, but our own houses in one. All of a sudden, you have a space our own states, although I am happy to that you could conceivably repurpose. Sue Murphy report that we shared a room on a The world is your 12x12 oyster. What cruise last summer and everything will you do with it? went swimmingly. She didn’t take Maybe you want a space where my clothes without asking and I you can leave your easel or sewing Deep down, I think didn’t break her crayons. machine all set up, maybe lay out a everyone wants some Even with a room of my own, jigsaw puzzle that you could leitruly personal space, my school-aged self periodically surely work on one piece at a time. would hollow out a space in the Maybe you have a model train that a few square feet that back of my closet where I could would be so much happier with a reflect that oftenprop up a few pillows and read with permanent track, or a big bucket of neglected part of them a flashlight. The whole room was Legos that could be just about anymine, yes, but my mom had access thing if they didn’t keep getting that doesn’t get a lot to everything when she was putting sucked up by the vacuum cleaner. of play time when they away my clothes, which she had Some people dream about having a have to be a functioning wrapping room, and I want to find bought for me and subsequently grown-up. washed and folded, so it was fair. out who those people are because But there was something about that they must give out a lot of presents. space at the back of the closet that All of a sudden you have to ask made me feel cozy and secure. yourself, “What do I (me, just me) want to do?” Or to Deep down, I think everyone wants some truly perput it another way, “Who am I?” It’s scary and thrilling sonal space, a few square feet that reflect that oftenat the same time. neglected part of them that doesn’t get a lot of play I keep a sign on the door to my office: “Beyond time when they have to be a functioning grown-up. This Place There Be Dragons.” Maybe that’s what the Even when you live by yourself, the house doesn’t nec- whole man cave/she shed thing is all about, having a essarily feel like it’s all yours. The kitchen is for cookplace where you can close the door and keep the draging (if you so choose), the dining room is for dining, ons at bay, whether it’s a room of your own or simply a and the bathrooms aren’t open for other interpretations. pillow and a flashlight in the back of your closet. Even the family room, where you are supposed to be Dragon-busters.
Over the Mountain Views | We asked Helping Hands in the Hills volunteers ...
What motivated you to participate in this service project? “Sharing the love of God.” Jennyfer Goodnight Vestavia Hills
“This country has given a lot to us, this is a way to say thank you.” Sophia, Maria and Davi Morais Vestavia Hills
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native of the Over the Mountain area, Clint Lovette attended Vestavia Hills High School before going to the University of Alabama and receiving his degree in business management. He spent ten years in a corporate business development position while remodeling three of his existing homes. In 2005, he decided to take his passion for remodeling and design to the next level and founded Lovette Construction. Lovette holds the Certified Graduate Remodeler and the Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist designations from the National Association of Home Builders. He has been recognized for his industry expertise and involvement through multiple awards. Lovette was awarded the Builder of the Year (2015) and Remodeler of the Year (2016) by the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders. He was named Young Professional of the Year (2017) by the National Association of Home Builders and State Remodeler of the Year (2018) by the Home Builders Association of Alabama. "We specialize in kitchens, baths and whole house remodels," said Lovette. "As a design build firm, our value is created in the planning and design phase of all of our projects. The details that go into a kitchen, bath or reworking the footprint of an existing home are incredibly important to get the final result our clients expect. "The entire Lovette project process encour-
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Love your home. ages high-level communication between you and your project lead, ensuring exceeded expectations and a hassle-free process. As we learn about your needs and desires, we'll also gain key details about your project that will influence material layout, strategy, schedule and budget. The result is a Design Agreement that will clarify the project goals, any challenges we perceive and a budget range. "We approach each project with the mindset that this is our home. Compassion is a core value in our company and it translates to everything we do from designing a space specific to our clients needs to keeping a job site meticulously clean and organized. Since all we do is remodeling, we are specifically set up to deal with our clients living in our work areas. We go to great lengths to keep the impact on our clients and their families as minimal as possible and this includes sharing our job schedules so they know exactly what is going on and when the project will be complete. "In the past five years, we have worked on over 125 homes mostly in the over the mountain communities like Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills and Homewood but we have done several projects out in Greystone and the 280 area as well.
"In working with Lovette Construction you can expect the Project Development phase to begin with an inhome visit, allowing you to ask questions, share your ideas, and discuss the remodeling process. Using historical data, we compare your project goals to past projects, quickly gaining insight into possibilities, challenges, and budget. You are welcomed to our design studio to talk through the Project Development specifications, selections, and costs. We present a visual representation of your budget range, explaining how design and material choices
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will affect it, and helping navigate priorities. Our Design and Build Phases are explained step-by-step so that you have total clarity. You will be able to interact with our real-time Project Portal to see how you’ll stay in the know. Finally, you are presented with a timeline and estimate. If the project meets your goals, desires, and budget, sign our Design Agreement to start the Design Phase. "Home renovations will continue to be driven by the technology that is constantly being integrated into the products that go into a home. I see this trend continuing to progress and in ten years we will be fully integrated into our homes through our smart devices. You’ll be able to access and control just about every aspect of your home." Contact the Lovette Design+Build office at info@lovettedesignbuild.com or call (205) 401-2488 to schedule your risk-free needs assessment today. The Lovette Design + Build team showing off their Best In Show award from the 2019 Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards from the Home Builders Association of Alabama.
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SEPT 19 - OCT 2 Sept. 19-21 Saint George’s Middle Eastern Food Festival
Journal photos by Jordan Wald
What: The Church presents its 38th annual festival featuring church tours, music, dancing, pastries, Turkish Coffee, Middle Eastern food, traditions and more. When: Check the website for events and times. Where: St. George Melkite Greek Catholic Church Website: saintgeorgeonline. org
Fri., Sept. 20 Freedom from Addiction Coalition Community Breakfast Above, BMA Hugh Kaul Curator for Contemporary Art Hallie Ringle. Below, the vignettes of images, furnishings and wallpaper create an experience that is at times fun, humorous or reverent.
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BMA Celebrates Barbie’s 60th Anniversary With Female-Driven, Interactive Exhibit By Emily Williams The iconic and ever-evolving Barbie turns 60 this year – though she doesn’t seem to age. To celebrate Barbie’s many contributions to pop culture and childhood memories, the Birmingham Museum of Art has welcomed the exhibit “Barbie: Dreaming of a Female Future.” The space is a life-sized “Dream House” as interpreted through the collaboration of a number of artists, the majority being female. Before entering the dream house, the dichotomy of the exhibit presents itself in the signage. On one side of the entrance there is the classic Barbie logo, glittery and white. On the other side there is an art panel by Flat Vernacular artist Payton Turner. The piece showcases a colorful spectrum of Barbie’s shoes, mounted in a quilt pattern. Much of the wallpaper found inside the “dream house” has been supplied by Flat Vernacular. A section of the back wall features pink and silver rhinestones in a basket weave pattern. BMA Hugh Kaul Curator for Contemporary Art Hallie Ringle noted that it, as well as the quilt of Barbie shoes, hints at, “forms of labor that women engage in in the South that often never get recognized.” Throughout the exhibit, contributing artists explore themes good and bad that Barbie evokes. “We felt like everyone has their own individual relationship with Barbie, womanhood and gender, and we wanted to be able to express that here in the gallery,” Ringle said. Some of the pieces explore the unrealistic image of beauty Barbie marketed. Her triumphs are also celebrated, including the toy’s ability to inspire imagination and Barbie’s efforts to break the glass ceiling by
holding jobs in various male-driven careers. President Barbie has been campaigning and earning her seat in the White House since 1992 – though she did take a break in 1996. A tablescape featuring plastic food, candles and a cookbook references the definition of traditional gender roles, such as women as the homemaker. “It’s also a reference to Ruth Handler, who was the inventor of Barbie,” Ringle said. “Her husband was an early pioneer of plastics and … he actually left his job to support his wife as she created Barbie. So, it’s a tribute to partnership and Barbie’s origins.”
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Guests are encouraged to play in the space and explore the interactive pieces that the exhibit has to offer. One can spot their reflection at Barbie’s vanity, which is made from marble dust recycled from quarries; or flip through a touch screen of information at Barbie’s desk while sitting in a chair made from the recycled plastic of makeup cases. At a bookshelf, there is a small library of literature – children’s books
up to adult reading – that explores a variety of themes connected to the exhibit: toys, gender identity, femininity and more. The hope is that people will pick up a book and stick around the exhibit a little longer to read and enjoy the space. “The books were actually crowdsourced from a number of different people and artists,” Ringle said. “We just asked people what books were influential to their pattern of gender. We also read some articles about what’s great to read in 2019, especially here in Alabama.” The vignettes of images, furnishings and wallpaper create an experience that is at times fun, humorous or reverent. “We’re trying to have some more fun at the museum but also get to some really serious issues without beating people over the head with it, but with dignity and respect,” Ringle said. Artists, designers and womenowned businesses who have contributed to the dream house are Aelfie, Addie Chapin, Calico Wallpaper, David Levinthal, Eskayel, Estudio Persona, Flat Vernacular, Greta de Parry, Grace Hartigan, Lauren Kelley, Kim Markel, Natalie Baxter, Quiet Town, Range Projects, Ruby Star Society, Sazerac Stitches, Sheila Pree Bright, Stray Dog Designs, Studio BOCA and Tamar Mogendorff. The exhibit will be open for guests to visit and play through Jan. 26. For more information, visit artsbma.org.
What: The Mayors of Mountain Brook, Homewood, Hoover and Vestavia Hills hosts breakfast with guest speaker, Susan Walley, M.D. “VapingThe New Gateway to Drug Addicition.” When: 7:30 a.m. Where: Canterbury United Methodist Church in Canterbury Hall Website: vestaviahills.org
Sept. 20-22 35th Annual Alabama Orchid Show and Sale
What: Enjoy shopping some of the regions top orchid growers as the
Alabama, Huntsville and Northeast Alabama Orchid Societies partner to present hundreds of blooming orchids on display. When: Fri. and Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens Website: “35th Annual Alabama Orchid Show and Sale” Facebook page
Sat., Sept. 21 St. Jude Walk/Run
What: During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, supporters from across the nation come together to raise money for the kids of St. Jude, where families never receive a bill for anything. When: 7 a.m., registration; 8 a.m., opening ceremony Where: Railroad Park Website: stjude.org
Head Over Teal 5k/10k and Family Fall Festival What: The Laura Crandall Brown Foundation’s 10th annual event kicks off with a race followed by a free festival. Proceeds benefit the foundation and its mission of offering hope through research for early detection of ovarian cancer and gynecologic cancer. When: 7 a.m., registration; 8 a.m., run Where: The Hoover Preserve Website: thinkoflaura.org
Turkish Food Festival
What: Turkish Fest Alabama hosts an event to include Turkish cuisine, freshly made Shis Kebabs and Doner (Shawarma), Turkish Baklava, Turkish coffee, tea and more. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Veterans Park Website: “6th Turkish Food Festival Free Admission” Facebook page
Sun., Sept. 22 POOCH PLUNGE
What: Join the LJCC and the Animal League of Birmingham as they open up the outdoor pool for our four-legged friends. No humans allowed in the water, dogs must be up to date on vaccinations and spayed or neutered. When: 1-4 p.m. Where: LJCC Website: bhamjcc.org
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In 1839, the world experienced the advent of photography, making it possible to immortalize one’s image while sparing the high expense of painted portraiture. Before that, cut-paper profiles, or silhouettes, offered a nearly instantaneous likeness of everyday Americans and could be crafted from inexpensive materials. An exhibition celebrating the history of the silhouette art form will open at the Birmingham Museum of Art on Sept. 28. “Black Out: Silhouettes Then and Now,” organized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, is the first major museum exhibition to explore the historical roots of silhouettes, as well as their presence today. “In early America, silhouettes were more accessible than any other medium, leading to works that offer a lens onto the ideals of freedom, the trauma of slavery and Americans’ political selves,” said Kate Crawford, curator of American Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art. “Connecting past and present, Black Out reveals that silhouettes remain relevant and widespread today. Having both historic and contemporary silhouettes in the exhibition asserts the continued prominence of this art form and draws connections between the past and present.” The exhibit showcases works from 1796 to the present day, including pieces crafted from paper, sculpture, prints and mixed-media installations. Two of the most recognizable silhouette artists of the 19th century, Auguste Edouart and William Bache, will be showcased in the historical section of Black Out. The section explores the boundary-breaking history of silhouettes, including the earliest-known likeness of a same-sex couple and one of the few known portraits of an enslaved person from the 18th century. Contemporary works by female art-
Sat., Sept. 21 (cont.) Cornhole Tournament
What: Two by Two Animal Rescue hosts a tournament in support of our four-legged friends. When: noon-8 p.m. Where: Geauz Play Sports Training and Fitness, Pelham Website: “Two by Two Animal Rescue Cornhole Tournament” Facebook page
Thurs., Sept. 26 Friends of Vestavia Library Presents:
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Compassionate Friends Hosted by Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Proceeds benefit the ongoing stewardship and enhancement of the Gardens, educational programs, and outreach activities.
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What: The last Thurs. of each month, CF provides personal comfort, hope and support as well as help for others to better assist the family after the death of a child. When:
BMA Presenting Smithsonian Exhibition on History of Silhouettes
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Kumi Yamashita creases the edges of origami squares to create each sitter’s distinct profile in shadow. Her works are constructed at each museum location with local models.
ists have been incorporated to highlight the relevance of silhouettes today. Modern works use re-imagined silhouettes and explore issues of slavery, gender, modern alienation and technology. According to BMA Director Graham Boettcher, “An integral part of our mission is to achieve greater inclusion and broader representation in the work we present and the audiences we attract. With many gaps and erasures in what we know of our collective American history, the work presented
in Black Out not only offers fascinating insight into the art of cut-paper profiles, but the exhibition expands the narrative of historically underrepresented individuals, helping us gain a more whole understanding of one another and ourselves.” A preview party will be hosted Sept. 27 to celebrate the opening of “Black Out: Silhouettes Then and Now,” and the exhibition will remain open through Jan. 21. For more information, visit artsbma.org.
6:30-8 p.m. Where: Homewood Public Library Boardroom Website: compassionatefriends.org
of music the whole family will enjoy. Included will be a kid zone and food provided by Jim ‘N Nick’s. Proceeds go to the ASO’s outreach missions in our communities. When: 4 p.m. Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens Website: alabamasymphony.org
Sat., Sept. 28 Fiesta!
What: Alabama’s largest celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage features family, community and cultural villages, live music and authentic food from a variety of participating vendors. When: noon8 p.m. Where: Linn Park Website: fiestabham.com
Sun., Sept. 29 Alabama Multicultural Street Fair
What: Alabama Multicultural Organization promotes inclusion and diversity by celebrating different cultures. Enjoy 30+ art vendors, international foods, drinks, dance and music performances. When: noon5 p.m. Where: The Pizitz Website: “Alabama Multicultural Street Fair “ Facebook page
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What: The ASO will play a selection
Thurs., Oct. 3 5th Annual Piggly Wiggly Wine and Craft Beer Showcase to Benefit the Daniel Project
What: The project honors Daniel Naim Ajlouny, who died from a heart condition in October 2007. Complimentary wines, craft beers, unlimited appetizers and more. When: 6-9 p.m. Where: A Country Club in Vestavia Hills. Website: “Piggly Wiggly River Run” Facebook page
Oct. 3-5 OPA! Birmingham Greek Festival
What: Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral present its annual festival featuring Greek entertainment, cuisine, guided tours of the cathedral
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and its Byzantine architecture and more. When: check the website for events and times Where: Holy TrinityHoly Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral Website: birminghamgreekfestival.net
SAVE THE DATE Sat., Oct. 5
A Taste of Louisiana Food Festival and Cook-Off
What: Visitors will enjoy a kids area, jambalaya, gumbo, etoufee, red beans and rice boudin and more. Proceeds benefit Sid Strong Foundation and scholarships for local Alabama residents. When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Hoover Met Complex Website: atasteoflousianabirmingham. com
Sun., Oct. 6 Cahaba River Fry-Down
What: The Cahaba River Society’s largest fundraiser features a carnivallike atmosphere, a catfish cook-off, live music, a climbing wall, face painters, a beer garden and more.
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Sat., Oct. 5 BLUFF PARK ART SHOW
What: The 56th annual show features more than 150 artists, food vendors and hands-on art activities for children 3-8. When: 9 a.m.5 p.m. Where: In front of the Bluff Park Community Center Website: bluffparkartassociation.org When: noon-4 p.m. Where: Railroad Park Website: frydown.com
Magic City Mac ‘N Cheese Festival
What: Community Grief Support hosts a fundraiser including tastings of mac and cheese dishes, activities for kids, beer, cocktails, sodas and water
available for purchase. Pets welcome. When:1-4 p.m. Where: Brookwood Village, Macy’s upper parking lot Website: “3rd Annual Magic City Mac N’ Cheese Festival” Facebook page. Send about town info to: editorial@otmj.com
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What: Shelby Humane hosts its annual free, family-friendly event featuring adoption booths full of pups, vendors, educational booths and activities for two-legged and four-legged friends. When: 9 a.m. Where: Veteran’s Park Website: shelbyhumane.org
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We Remember Patriot Day Ceremonies Honor Victims of 9/11, Celebrate Acts of Patriotism By Emily Williams One of the last radio transmissions from United Flight 93, the only flight to miss its target in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, was, “Let’s roll.” The voice was one of the passengers on the plane after they broke into the cockpit. Thirteen passengers decided they weren’t going to be controlled by the hijackers. Retired Maj. Gen. David Burford recounted this ‘LEAD FROM THE fact as he spoke at the city of Hoover’s annual FRONT, BECAUSE WE Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony, held at Fire FIND THAT ACTS OF Station 2 on Sept. 11. COURAGE THAT ARE On the same day, the cities of Homewood, SINGULAR BECOME Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills hosted a joint commemorative ceremony featuring Lt. Col. Marvin GROUP ACTIONS OF COURAGE. IT’S SIMPLY Chandler at Homewood City Hall Plaza. CONTAGIOUS.’ Patriot Day is about patriotism; both its undeniable presence during and following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and its role in today’s world. “It’s not about uniforms. It’s not about hats,” Burford said. “It’s about hearts, and it’s about something in common.” The passengers on United Flight 93 were true patriots, he said, as were first responders who ran without hesitation toward the destruction of the World Trade Center’s twin towers and the Pentagon. When the twin towers fell, victims were people from all walks of life, Burford said. “They died together, and the people who went to save them went after Americans. It didn’t matter their ethnicity or color or religion,” he said. “We are in this together. So, on this day of remembrance, remember that they died together. So, why can’t we simply work together.” Burford called all in attendance during his speech to continue to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost 18 years ago. They were the casualties of a global war on terrorism, he said. That war continues today, coupled with the looming threat of indiscriminate gun violence that hangs over the country. It is a war that people have to fight together, according to Burford, just as the 13 passengers of United 93 fought together. “Lead by example,” he said. “Lead from the front, because we find that acts of courage that are singular become group actions of courage. It’s simply contagious. So, if you step up, you will find that others step up with you. Do it for yourself. Do it for your family. Do it for all of us.”
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By Emily Williams Though The Dandé Lion has changed locations and hands over the years, the style of its founding owner has stood the test of time. For its 50th anniversary, the shop will celebrate from Sept. 20 through Sept. 28, offering drawings for items, such as their selection of Byers’ Choice carolers. The store was relocated to 2416 Canterbury Road in Mountain Brook Village last year but remains a go-to spot to find classic furnishings, home accessories and unique gifts for any occasion or wedding registry. In 1969, Joan Conzelman Long opened the doors of The Dandé Lion in English Village and began building her legacy in the Mountain Brook community. The store moved to Culver Road in Mountain Brook Village three years after opening, where it remained for the next 45 years. During that time, Joan’s daughter Joann Conzelman Long began working with her mother and took ownership of the store when Joan passed away. “When I was in the Culver Road store, there were times when I felt like my mother would walk in at any moment,” Joann said. Years ago, when Joann moved back to her hometown of Mountain Brook from Atlanta, she intended to continue her career as a teacher. She quickly found that she was overqualified for many of the positions available in the area. Luckily, it was always her intention to help out with her mother’s store. “Mother and I worked very well together,” Joann said, partly because she was an expert when it came to her mother’s sense of style. It was something that came naturally to her. At the age of 4, Joann’s grandmother asked her to help pick out a dress for her mother’s birthday. “My grandmother and mother had very different styles,” she said. “But I was always able to pick out exactly what my mother liked. ... “When we gave it to mother, I was
right on the nose,” Joann said. At times, she was almost too on the nose. One Christmas, Joann was extremely excited to present her mother with a coral cowl neck sweater, carefully chosen with no expense spared. “Then Mother walked into the room and she was wearing that exact sweater,” Joann said, adding that her mother had even purchased it at a discounted price. Joann describes her mother’s – and her own – style as classic and timeless with the ability to adapt to new trends. The style can be seen translated throughout The Dandé Lion.
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There is a little bit of everything when it comes to home decor, but each piece is intentionally chosen. While there are antique furnishings, there are pops of contemporary, such as acrylic dining chairs. Joann prides the store on its selection of lamps, featuring classic styles as well as modern. There are shelves upon shelves filled with picture frames in various colors and materials, as well as bookends, vases, candlesticks and anything else needed to put the finishing decorative touches on a home. The store also stocks a bit of seasonal decor, including Byers’ Choice Figurines outfitted for upcoming holidays such as Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Joann recalls the first time Byers’ Choice was represented at market in Atlanta, in the early 1980s. “I remember walking over to the booth and the sales rep asked me what I thought of them,” she said. “And I said, ‘I’m not sure.’ And she said, ‘That is exactly what your mother said.’” Joann’s mother decided that the store needed to carry them, and they have been sold at The Dandé Lion ever since. In addition to decor, Joann stocks items that she has found to be of great use. Buyers currently are raving about the Reverse Close Umbrellas, offered in a variety of colors and patterns, as
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‘We Fight With You’
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Smile-A-Mile Spends September Drawing Focus to Childhood Cancer
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September has been a busy month for Smile-A-Mile. The organization has been “going gold” for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and hosting a variety of programs to boost awareness for a cause to which it devotes every day of the year. According to Development Director Savannah DeRieux, SmileA-Mile always has promoted the awareness month, but officials decided last year to do more in September. “This year, our slogan for the month is ‘We Fight With You,’ meaning we fight with these families from diagnosis, during treatment and the years beyond,” DeRieux said. Through partnerships throughout the community, the goal has been to show families affected by childhood cancer that they are not alone. “There’s a huge banner downtown that says ‘City of Birmingham and Smile-A-Mile fight with you,’” DeRieux noted. SAM’s gold branded logo has been printed on T-shirts and showcased on billboards. Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway has partnered with the organization to boost awareness this month, and on Sept. 3 Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin read a proclamation declaring September as Childhood Cancer Awareness month for the city. “It means everything for these kids to feel supported and loved,” DeRieux said. “A cancer diagnosis can turn a whole family’s world upside down, and any sense of normalcy and sup-
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many spend weeks at a time in the hospital. One week this month, SAM staff hosts SAM Week, during which the Hospital Outreach Program offers activities at Children’s every day of the week. “On Tuesdays, they go to the hematology and oncology floor, and on Thursdays we go into the outpatient clinic,” DeRieux said. “So, it’s special that we will have a whole week where we are there every day, all day serving the kids and their families. “To me, with SAM, it’s not necessarily the specific activity but the feeling you bring with those activities. We bring the sense of community when we get these kids out of their rooms, or when we go in their rooms and facilitate fellowship and friendship.” Beyond supporting children through treatment, SAM has the ability to offer programming year-round at its campus, Smile-A-Mile Place, through summer camp sessions and a scholarship program.
With the Family
One week this month, Smile-A-Mile staff hosts SAM Week, during which the Hospital Outreach Program offers activities at Children’s every day of the week.
port is critical for these families.” Throughout the year, SAM programming provides services for families at every stage of cancer treatment
and recovery. A close partnership with Children’s of Alabama allows SAM staff to be there the day that a child is diagnosed with pediatric cancer.
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With Them in the Hospital
One of the toughest times in a child’s journey with cancer is during treatment, according to DeRieux, and
The organization’s offerings also extend throughout the family. DeRieux noted that SAM’s support groups for mothers allows mothers of newly diagnosed patients to meet with others in the same position, as well as with mothers whose children are further along in the process and who can offer advice. “We serve the siblings, too,” she said. “Oftentimes the focus shifts to
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Exceptional Foundation Expands Youth Program as Participation Doubles As The Exceptional Foundation looks forward to its 20th anniversary in October, there is more to celebrate than ever before. The foundation’s participation continues to rise and, as a result, the Homewood-based facility has been adding new activities to its programming for adults and children with special needs. “20 years is a milestone we are really proud of,” said Public Relations Director Robbie Lee. From August 2018 to January 2019, the foundation more than doubled the number of youth it served, from 72 to 169, and had five times more involvement in programming than the previous school year. Community involvement has grown as a result of the continued success of the foundation’s programs. The annual basketball game with the Homewood City Council and a partnership with the Junior League of Birmingham have been mainstays
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After School Karate Camp participants Frances McCalley and Tyson Martin. From August 2018 to January 2019, the foundation more than doubled the number of youth it served, from 72 to 169, and had five times more involvement in programming than the previous school year.
over the years, said Lee, but there has been recent growth in corporate volunteerism. “It’s a great opportunity for some of the companies that support us to be able to see what we’re doing up close,” Lee said. “And going bowling
and singing karaoke isn’t exactly a bad day of volunteer work.” Volunteer growth paired with the increasing popularity of the foundation’s annual fundraisers – including the Chili Cook-Off, which draws hundreds each March – the foundation
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has been able to add more programs to its operations and expand offerings. “We are excited to see so much interest in our youth program,” said Youth Program Director Susan Garrett. “As we continue to grow and gain feedback from the community, we are happy to be able to provide more programs that parents are looking for, like after-school activity
camps, weekend respite events and full-day camps on school holidays.” Over the past couple of years, the Youth Summer Camp has been expanded to include a new participant group for middle school students and started both track and field and golf programs for adult participants. Having previously served as the See EXCEPTIONAL, page 13
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The Junior League of Birmingham Shop Save & Share committee members are, front, from left: Holleigh Taylor (chairelect), Ashley Nail, Avani Patel, Sarah Schoel and Logan Hiatt. Middle: Grace Ann Hardison, Annie Krepps, Paige Osborne, Kimberly Mullen, Katie Clifton and Anna Hartzog. Back: Megan Watson, Taryn Hodinka, Carolyn Zieman, Lauren Nichols and Virginia Moore (chair). This is the 14th year the league has sponsored the event.
Shop Save & Share Fundraiser Returns Next Month
The Junior League of Birmingham is conducting its popular shopping fundraiser, Shop Save & Share, Oct. 2-13. Cards are now on sale for the event, during which cardholders can receive 20% discounts on merchandise, food and memberships at more than 400 participating stores and restaurants throughout the Birmingham area. This is the 14th year the league has sponsored the event. During that time, it has put more than $700,000 back into the community, according to a statement from the league. Funds raised during the event can
provide 240 diapers to families through the JLB Diaper Bank or food for 13 children through Backpack Buddies. The money also supports initiatives related to domestic violence, human trafficking, homelessness and juvenile crime. Popular retailers such as Snoozy’s Kids, Once Upon A Time, The Blue Willow, Little Hardware, Marmi, Caliber, Homewood Toy & Hobby, Bromberg’s, B. Prince, Table Matters and The Cook Store are participating in the event this year. Seventy new stores have been added to the list, including, The Woolworth, Ruby Sunshine and Dreamcakes Bakery.
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the sick brother or sister, so we are also there for the siblings to help them navigate their feelings and provide support for them, as well.” One of SAM’s newest offerings is the bereavement support group. “Unfortunately, there are so many children who do not
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The league is once again partnering with Birmingham-based software company Planet Fundraiser to host Shop Save & Share on its free mobile app. Shoppers will be able to buy and download a digital shopping card online at ShopSaveandShare.net, through the Planet app, or by texting SSS to 205-660-0030. Paper cards will also be available at local retailers. The cards are $40. A complete retailer list can be found at ShopSaveandShare.net. You can follow Junior League of Birmingham on Facebook or on Instagram at @jlbirmingham or #shopsaveshare2019 to see upcoming deals.
survive their diagnosis, and we are there for these families even after their children have died. They are still part of the SAM family,” DeRieux said. “I think the best quote is from one of the physicians at Children’s of Alabama, who said, ‘Physicians cure the body, and Smile-A-Mile walks alongside to help cure their spirit,’” DeRieux said. “Our goal and our mission is to really provide hope during the childhood cancer journey by helping with emotional well-being and psychological well-being – which ultimately helps produce a better prognosis.”
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Hatton Smith to Be Honored at Mike Slive Foundation’s Beyond Blue Gala
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foundation’s athletic director, Lee noted that he has been most excited about adding the After School Karate Camp. “It’s something that we had talked about for a long time, and with the help of Oyama Karate in Homewood, we finally got it going,” Lee said. “And it has been great. The kids have had an absolute ball with it.” According to Lee, the foundation plans to start a new internet safety program later this year. Through the program, participants will learn how to better protect themselves against any bullying or threats they could encounter while online or through social media. “The one thing that has remained the same is just what a fun, joyous place this is,” Lee said. “It’s impossible to be in a bad mood here. Also, karaoke on Wednesday. That is etched in stone!”
feature meet-and-greets with sports heroes and live and silent auctions offering sports memorabilia, tickets and VIP experiences. ESPN and SEC Network reporter Laura Rutledge will emcee the event, organized by co-chairs Tommy Brigham and Clete Walker. “(Smith) has so generously given back to this community. In sharing his story of being a prostate cancer survivor, we hope that we can continue to help change the dialogue around prostate cancer, said Anna Slive Harwood,
Beyond Blue Gala honoree Hatton Smith is a prostate cancer survivor.
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To mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Mike Slive Foundation will host its annual gala fundraiser Beyond Blue on Sept. 26, celebrating sports fandom while raising awareness for prostate cancer. Honoree for this year’s gala will be prostate cancer survivor Hatton Smith, CEO emeritus of Royal Cup Co. Presented by Medical Properties Trust, Beyond Blue, formerly known as I’m With Mike, will take place at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. It will
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Through every activity, the foundation seeks to provide a safe space for individuals with special needs to explore recreational activities and develop life skills, all while supporting their social skills. “As a parent of a youth program participant at The Exceptional Foundation I couldn’t be more thankful and proud to have a place where my daughter, Ellie, can freely go to play and feel a part of something extra special just like her sibling,” said participant parent Shelli Morrow. “We are so lucky to have such an amazing program in our community.” On Sept. 20, the foundation will host its annual gala fundraiser Dinnertainment, which is just as much a celebration for participants as it is for the community. Participants will serve as the headlining act for the sold-out event, showing off their skills in a “Grand Ole Opry”-themed showcase. The evening offers a glimpse of what foundation staff and volunteers see every day, a sense of inclusion and a culture of acceptance. “We serve participants from all walks of life, and once we’re all together, it’s like we’re one big family,” said Lee. “We look out for each other and are protective of each other. It’s like for 8 hours a day, you have 200 brothers and sisters.”
executive director of the foundation. “This was my father’s vision, and we want to help find a cure so we can all move beyond the blue ribbon and end prostate cancer.” Smith sits on the foundation’s board, one of his many professional and personal philanthropic endeavors. He also serves on the BirminghamSouthern College board and is an executive committee member of the
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Birmingham Business Alliance. In addition, Smith was instrumental in fundraising efforts to revive UAB’s football program, materialize plans for the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex’s Protective Stadium and build the Rotary Trail. Proceeds from Beyond Blue will support the foundation’s efforts to eradicate prostate cancer through public awareness and research funding. For more information, visit mikeslivefoundation.org/beyondblue. —Emily Williams
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ZooGala Celebrates New Plaza with South American Fiesta
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he new Hugh Kaul Plaza at the entrance of the Birmingham Zoo was host to a South American Sizzle ‘n Samba on the evening of Sept. 13 for the annual ZooGala, presented by IberiaBank. South American décor and vibrant colors designed by AG Events created the look of a “South American market,” complete with Brazilian-inspired street performers and dancers. Guests dined on a South American-inspired meal by Kathy G & Company, bid in an online auction, danced to music performed by Ascension and were treated to meetand-greets with zoo ambassador animals. In addition, VIP guests had exclusive access to an indoor and outdoor experience overlooking the event from the zoo’s new upper patios. The event was organized by gala co-chairs Jayna Goedecke, Amanda Hawkins and Stewart Jones, with honorary chairs Phyllis and Larry Wojciechowski. Proceeds from the event will benefit the zoo’s animal care and educational programs. ❖
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Tailgate Challenge Celebrates Food Ball Season at Bell Center The Bell Center for Early Intervention hosted its annual Tailgate Challenge on Aug. 24, providing a place for football fans to rep their favorite teams. Teams showcasing their school spirit prepared tastings of their favorite tailgate recipes in a judged competition. Winners were Mississippi State, best food; Tennessee, best drink; Texas, best allaround; Kentucky, people’s choice; and Oklahoma, best team spirit. Celebrity judges for the competition were Brittany Wagner, of Netflix’s Last Chance U; former University of Alabama football player Andy Gothard; Lisa Johnson, author of the blog “The Art Garden”; WBRC reporter Bakari Savage; Carla Jean Whitley, author of “Birmingham Beer and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio”;
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Ahhh…fall is in the air! Ok, maybe not in the “air air” but it is on everyone’s calendar. How do we know this? Because in the south, fall officially begins that opening weekend of college football. It’s a hallowed law of the universe…or something like that. Fall also brings temperature extremes. Cold outside, warm inside; this can wreak havoc on our skin. So what do we do? Luckily, a few, simple seasonal changes can help keep our skin dewy and fresh. Ok, hold on… “dewy and fresh”? Who are we kidding? Most of us haven’t seen “dewy and fresh” since we read the back of our inflight, after-dinner hand wipe. So, let’s just say the following are considerations to help put your best face forward all year round. 1) Slather your feet with Auqaphor and put on pair of socks before bed. This registers a 2 on the sexy scale but a 9 the following night when your feet are as soft as butter. 2) Using a saline sinus rinse 3-5 times a week has been shown to reduce sinus congestion, which in turn, helps keep the eyes bright and puffiness at bay. 3) Sleep on a satin pillowcase to reduce friction on your hair. Also consider adding a hydrating hair mask 1X week for increased shine and manageability while the air is more dry in cooler months. Now it’s your turn…please share your favorite seasonal beauty tips or feel free to ask a question at INFO@ SALSON-SUMMIT.COM We will be posting our favorites to Instagram. Until next time, -Terri Mundy BS, RN
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pediatric cancer. A lineup of bands included Mountain Grass Unit, Ice Station Zebra and Twisted Otter. The center and youth group will donate the proceeds from the event to The Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s of Alabama. ❖ Celia Nadler, Greg Womble and Lise Grace.
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By Judy Butler
Labels Belong On Jars
Labels are detrimental to well-being. We all know people who were labeled as children as ‘the fat kid’ or ‘the one with a flat nose’ and grew into adulthood with this image of themselves that is far from the truth. While AA meetings are one of the forms of support when clients leave Bayshore Retreat it’s not the only thing we recommend. The biggest problem I personally have with AA is the statement “my name is _______ and I’m an alcoholic”. I understand the thought that saying this as a reminder of the slippery slope of addiction and emphasizes the need to remember, however, I feel it’s better to remember by saying “my name is ________ and I WAS an alcoholic”. I recently went to a different support group with a friend and found it was enlightening to have people share their immediate experiences. A good week, a tough week, a challenge met or something they were looking forward to in the coming days, week or month! This meeting was called Smart Recovery. It is nice to know there are other types of support groups out there. This is part of the discharge work. It’s part of the Exit Plan… where they will work, live and find support after Bayshore Retreat. Many times these things can’t be changed so the support afterward is very important. Remembering the triggers and pitfalls that can lead to a relapse is the key to maintaining sobriety. We provide the tools and support afterward and suggest clients remove the label and become the person they can be – not the person they were.
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Food and Competition
Birmingham Jewish Community Hosts Annual Culture and Food Festival Food, fun and fellowship were served at the annual Jewish Food and Culture Fest on Sept. 8 at the Levite Jewish Community Center. Authentic Jewish foods, such as kugel, brisket, corned beef and matzo ball soup, were available alongside live music, local vendor booths and children’s activities.
The event also included the annual When Pigs Fly Kosher BBQ CookOff, featuring teams from around the state grilling, smoking and serving their favorite beef brisket, chicken and bean recipes. Grand prize winner of the competition was the Levy’s Fine Jewelry team for its barbeque chicken.
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Betting on the Farm
By Donna Cornelius
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ack Staub is in the midst of an interesting life. He’s written five plays, appeared on several daytime dramas, been an ad agency creative director and even inspired a character in the Academy Award-nominated movie “Metropolitan.” But he’s especially known as a garden writer and as one of the most knowledgeable edible gardening experts around. He’ll be sharing some of his vast knowledge and ideas at this year’s Antiques at The Gardens. Staub and his garden designer partner, Renny Reynolds, are appearing at the show as part of the Red Diamond Lecture Series. In 1980, the two bought – and brought back to life – Hortulus Farm, a once-thriving 100-acre farmstead in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. They carefully set about restoring its 18th century buildings and reviving its gardens. Today, thousands of visitors go to see the private garden, which has been featured on HGTV, PBS and The Travel Channel and in publications such as House Beautiful, House & Garden and Country Living. It even drew accolades from the New York Times, which called Hortulus Farm “formal, intimate and grand.” Staub and Reynolds were living and working in New York when they bought their Pennsylvania property. “Hortulus Farm was a weekend idea at first,” Staub said. “The whole idea of buying the farm was restoring it. We wanted something with some resonance. Renny had been looking in Bucks County for two years and saw an ad for the farm in a local paper. “He drove down the driveway, and there were an 18th century farmhouse, two huge dairy barns, a carriage house. This is Quaker territory, so everything is very simple and well built.” Like many weekend ventures, the farm turned into an extensive project, and the two men now make their home there. “We’ve been fortunate to get a lot of national recognition,” Staub said. “We’re only the second garden to be an affiliate of the
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Jack Staub, left, and Renny Reynolds will be sharing their gardening ideas and know-how at Antiques at The Gardens. They and their beloved rescue dogs call Hortulus Farm in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, home.
National Garden Conservancy.” He said Hortulus Farms also is a longtime member of Greater Philadelphia Gardens, which includes other well-known gardens such as Longwood, Winterthur and Chanticleer.
Edible Gardening
Staub’s interest in edible gardening took root in England, where he met and became friends with Rosemary Verey, an internationally known English garden designer, lecturer and writer. Verey created a famous garden at Barnsley House in the Cotswolds that includes a potager – a mixture of vegetables, fruits and flowers presented in a formal design. “I learned a lot about the beauty and productivity of vegetable gardens from her,” Staub said. He’s a prolific writer. He’s written for magazines such as Fine Gardening, Garden Design, Horticulture, Food & Wine and Country Living Gardener, and he has eight books to his credit. His ninth book, written with Reynolds, will be published in January. “It’s called ‘Chasing Eden’ and will be about all our experiences here at Hortulus Farm,” he said. The book is available for pre-order at www.amazon.com.
Reynolds, the Party Planner
Like Staub, Reynolds has a fascinating resume. He’s a renowned entertaining, gardening and lifestyle expert whose book,
See FARM, page 24
Designers, dealers and discriminating tastemakers will take their ideas and their wares to Antiques at The Gardens, set for Oct. 3-6 at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The 14th annual event is billed as “Birmingham’s premier antiques show,” and there are plenty of treasures to admire and buy. But Antiques at The Gardens also is a learning – and very entertaining – experience. Headlining this year’s Red Diamond Lecture Series are Markham Roberts, Renny Reynolds and Jack Straub. Previous speakers in the series have Markham Roberts included design celebrities such as Martha Stewart and will speak at the series’ morning sesBunny Williams. Roberts will speak at the sion on Oct. 4. series’ morning session on Oct. 4. Vogue magazine called him “a master of timeless American style.” He and his work have been featured in Architectural Digest, Cabana, Domino, Elle Decor, Galerie Magazine, House Beautiful, House & Garden, Southern Accents, Town & Country, Veranda, Vogue and The Cathy Graham, New York Times. above, and Alex He’s been named in Hitz will lead an Architectural Digest’s AD100, a prestigious list of “Entertaining Today” event on Oct. 5. talented people in architecture and design, since 2014 and was included in “Inspired Design: The 100 Most Important Designers of the Past 100 Years,” a book published last year. His own book, “Decorating the Way I See It,” has more than 350 photos of about 40 of his projects and See INSPIRATION, page 24
Birmingham Home and Garden Goes to Lake Martin This Year for Its Inspiration Home Birmingham Home and Garden has opened its 2019 Inspiration Home, the first house outside of the Birmingham area to be showcased by the group. The magazine partnered with Russell Lands On Lake Martin to build a lakefront house at The Willows at Willow Point, a new
development on Pitchford Hollow slough. “In the magazine, we have always showcased Birmingham communities and beyond, so this was a great opportunity to actually work in a different area and bring in more regional designers and vendors,” editor Cathy Still McGowin said.
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Architect Scott Torode of Pfeffer Torode Architecture designed the house, and Chad Calhoun of Classic Homes, a Russell Lands On Lake Martin building company, constructed it. The almost 4,000-square-foot house has rough-hewn cedar siding, a natural stone foundation and chimneys, and blue flagstone pavers. An open floor plan links the kitchen, living and dining rooms and screened porch with panoramic water views. The house has four bedrooms with private baths and a stand-alone bunkroom and bath with separate
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Stephanie said, “Some of their favorite projects are the Kitchens and Main living areas of the home. Making the homeowner proud and excited to open their Home to friends and family to entertaining is a great feeling we get from our customers. We try not to be too trendy. We help our customers choose what best fits with their existing home as well as something that will last for years. The more your home looks clean, fresh and up to date the faster it will sell when you get ready to move.” “Being family owned and operated, we will be there, from selection to installation, our family believes in customer service. You will be working with a family member. As Flooring America co-op members, we are made better by the backing of the nation’s largest floor covering cooperative. “Business referrals, especially from insurance restoration customers and their Next-door neighbors, provides over 65% of our business. Let us bring new life to your home!” Devine’s Flooring America is located at 1553 Montgomery Hwy., in Hoover. 942-1163..
takes readers step by step through the design process. Garden experts Reynolds and Straub will take the stage later that day. The first event of the show, Tastebuds, is Oct. 3. Margot Shaw, Flower magazine editor-in-chief, will moderate a panel discussion featuring David Baker, Ronda Carman and Frances Schultz. Taste in Spades, another popular feature of the show, returns Oct. 5. The panel discussion, “Inside/ Out,” includes Gavin Duke, Lee Ledbetter and Ashley Whittaker. Show ambassador Richard Keith Langham will be the moderator. Also that day, Cathy Graham and Alex Hitz will lead an “Entertaining Today” event. Tastemakers creating inspiring spaces in the show are Becky Boyle Interiors, Blackjack Horticulture, Jared Hughes Designs, Parkes & Lamb Interiors and Virginia Cheek Designs. Dealers will present antiques, furniture, porcelain, fine art, jewelry, silver, Oriental rugs, rare books, home decor and garden accessories. They include Anthony Shaw Antiques, Antique Cupboard, Beth Poindexter Luxe, Black Sheep Antiques, Blackwell Botanicals, Dana Kelly Oriental Rugs, Danes Road Antiques, Edwin C. Skinner, George Getlik Fine Art, Gillian Bryce Fine Art, Grissom Collection Estate & Fine Jewelry, Gum Tree Farm Designs, Hedgerow Antiques, Linda Ketterling Fine Majolica, Madison James, McDonough Fine Art, Pennoyer Newman Distinctive Garden Pots, Smith van Osdelle Antiques, Thomas M. Fortner Antiques, Very Vintage Villa, Vieuxtemps Porcelain and Whitehall Antiques. The weekend concludes Oct. 6 with Southern Sunday. Fabric designer Lisa Fine and Richard Keith Langham will host a brunch followed by a Tastemakers panel. The 2019 Antiques at the Gardens show honorees are Emily and Bill Bowron. The Birmingham couple will be honored at a black-tie event, Gala in the Gardens, on Oct. 3. The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens organization hosts Antiques at The Gardens. Proceeds benefit the ongoing stewardship and enhancement of the Gardens, educational programs and outreach activities. For more information and to buy tickets, contact the Friends at 414-3950 or visit bbgardens.org/ antiques.
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“The Art of the Party,” has been called the “party planner’s bible.” Reynolds’ garden and event designs have been spotlighted in Architectural Digest, Town & Country, House Beautiful and other popular publications. His clients have included several U.S. presidents – Gerald Ford, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton – and many Jack Staub’s ninth book, writbrides. ten with Renny Reynolds, will He be published in January. received the Great American Gardener award from the American Horticultural Society in 2008. The Antiques at The Gardens event won’t be the two men’s first trip to Birmingham. Staub said he and Reynolds have been to the city before to visit Margot Shaw, founder and editorin-chief of Flower magazine. “That’s how we connected with the show as well,” Staub said. Staub and Reynolds’ Antiques at The Gardens lecture is at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 4. “We’ve visited countless gardens in England over the years,” Staub said. “Renny will talk about English gardens, and I will talk about how we translated that into our garden.” He said both he and Reynolds often travel and speak at events. “I tailor my talks somewhat to the area where I am,” Staub said. “A lot of it is really theoretical. We love meeting people who are interested in gardens and exposing people to ideas.” For more information, visit hortulusfarm. com.
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Lisa Fine Textiles. Her creations are rich with color, charm and drama – much like India, a country she visited for the first time about 20 years ago. “I had friends who had spent time in India, and I saw that influence in their apartments,” she said. “I wanted to do customized embroidery from India.” To keep the designs and quality of her fabrics consistent, she has them made in Europe and the United States. She said that’s because the people who make the designs are artists and thus might do designs a little differently from time to time. She tries to visit at least one new city in India every year. “People ask me if I go to India for work or pleasure,” Fine said. “I tell them, ‘What’s the difference?’” She recently completed a book, “Near & Far: Interiors I Love.” Its release date is Sept. 24, but you can pre-order it on amazon.com. Fine also will have copies of the book at the show. The book includes sections on flowers and design, collections and favorite faraway places. Readers will And More.... get a look at Fine’s homes in Dallas, New York and Paris, and at exotic alabamaappliance.com sites such as Mughal palaces and gar7956 Crestwood Blvd Irondale, Al, 35210 dens in India, the Swedish home of Carl Linnaeus and London designer Monday through Saturday 9am to 6pm Penny Morrison’s country house and (205) 777-5154 garden. “The book is a real mix of things from all over the world,” Fine said. “It was a fun project.” Among her passions are dogs, especially those in need of a home. To: Alabama Appliances “I have a heart for rescue dogs,” From: Over The Mountain Journal, PHONE: 205-823-9646 she said. “The last one I had ended up with my mom. She kept him for a FAX: 205-824-1246 while, and they got attached to each Date: May 2019 other.” This is your AD PROOF from the OVER THE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL for Shethe even writes about dogs in the May 30, 2019 issue. Please fax approval or changes to 824-1246. introduction to her book: “I grew up with five dogs. Our two toy poodles and German shepherd were joined by Please make sure all information is correct, neighborhood strays who figured including address and phone number! two out that our house had lots of food and an open-door, dog-friendly policy. There was never a sofa or bed too Please initial and fax back within 24 hours. If we have not heard from you by 5 pm of the Friday before the press date,precious or too clean for any or all your ad will run as is. We print the paper Monday. five of the dogs to romp or wallow on
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Her home base these days is her New York apartment, but she said her summers in Dallas help her “recharge.” Even though she’s an ardent traveler, she still values her Southern roots. “What I love about the South is the tradition, the classic designs,” Fine said. “There’s nothing prettier than an old-fashioned cabbage rose chintz. I think of sitting on a veranda with a big glass of iced tea. I love remembering silver place settings and big lunches.” She finds reminders of home even in India. “In New Delhi, there are colonial bungalows with verandas and columns that are very reminiscent of the South,” Fine said. While her fabric designs are decidedly glamorous, she said she’s a proponent of “effortless glamour.” “You have to keep a person’s tastes and their comfort in mind,” she said. She talks about her fascination with design in her book. “After some reflection, I’ve real-
ized that the strongest legacy from my childhood was a sense of how to live in a house,” she writes. “Although my parents never fussed over paint colors and fabric swatches, or pored over auction catalogues, they instilled in me an appreciation for beauty that was never contrived, and they valued comfort over pretension.
‘What I love about the South is the tradition, the classic designs. There’s nothing prettier than an old-fashioned cabbage rose chintz.’ “Material things are replaceable. Ambience and lifestyle flourish with curiosity, education, and pleasure. For me, without the presence of good books, delicious food, family, friends, and devoted pets, a house is truly not alive, regardless of the decoration.” Fine’s warm personality – a few minutes’ conversation with her makes you feel like you’ve made a good friend – as well as her talents likely will make her a popular guest in Birmingham. She’s particularly looking forward to experiencing one of the city’s most popular features. “I’ve heard there are some really great restaurants in Birmingham,” she said. For more information about the designer, visit lisafinetextiles.com.
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Edgewood Elementary student Ashlyn Kay Moran was awarded the Shannon Burgess Civics award this summer by former state Rep. Paul DeMarco. Moran is the third student to earn the award since it was created in 2016. Edgewood fourth grade teacher Jenna Gantt said there was not a student more deserving for this award than Moran. DeMarco started this award in memory of the late Shannon Burgess, longtime Edgewood Elementary teacher, for her dedication to students. Civics education was clearly important to her, DeMarco said, and she was enthusiastic about her students’ understanding the governmental process and how government in Alabama works.
The Hoover Belles gathered Aug. 11 for a back-to-school ice cream social. Belles were treated to sorbets and ices from Doodles Italian Ice and a program featuring guest speaker Susanna Bagwell Solar, a Hoover Belle alumna who facilitated conversations on character development. Serving as hostesses for the city of Hoover, Hoover Belles are juniors and seniors in high school and represent Hoover, Spain Park, John Carroll, Briarwood Christian, Indian Springs, Shades Mountain Christian and Westminister high schools.
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Tate Record, son of Robert and Leland Record and a senior at Mountain Brook High School, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. According to a release, approximately two-tenths of 1% of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2018, only 3,741 out of more than 1.9 million graduates who took the ACT earned a top composite score of 36. In a letter to the student, ACT CEO Marten Roorda stated, “Your achievement on the ACT is significant and rare. Your exceptional scores will provide any college or university with ample evidence of your readiness for the academic rigors that lie ahead.”
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Vestavia Girl Scouts Increase Focus on STEM
More than 60 Girl Scouts in kindergarten through fifth grade attended a STEM-focused event earlier this month, making mini-cars powered by balloons, Leap Bots and roller coasters. Girls in sixth through eighth grade helped the younger girls with their engineering projects. It was the first Group Troop Thursday hosted by the Vestavia Service Unit of Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, and scouts from all Vestavia troops were invited. Participants earned mechanical engineering badges. “The girls worked individually at first, then together,” said troop leader Diane Worthington. “When they teamed up, they came up with more solutions and
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Shades Cahaba Centennial Celebration to Include a Walkable Timeline
By Emily Williams
The rooms and halls of Shades Cahaba Elementary are ever-evolving. For 100 years, the building has served as a space devoted to educating children and has been adapted along the way to fit the needs of generations of students. Over the summer, a two-year renovation was completed to create a brand-new cafeteria and library. To celebrate the building’s centennial, the Shades Cahaba Parent Teacher Organization has coordinated an Oct. 13 celebration. According to PTO President Alexa McElroy, festivities will take place both on the horseshoe drive and inside the building.
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“We’ll have a band playing music from the 1920s, face painting, food trucks – Swamp Monster, Farm Bowl and Edgewood Creamery – and we’ll have birthday cake, of
course,” she said. The Birmingham Zoo will take some of its ambassador owls, paying homage to the school’s mascot. A highlight of the event will be a walk-through timeline of Shades Cahaba, currently being created by Shades Cahaba parent Shawn Wright, who is also an alumna. Wright has been hard at work delving into the history of the school and digging up interesting facts and stories. One of the best parts of the planning process for McElroy has been hearing about the school’s past. “You’re hearing about the legacy of the school,” she said, “how the building has evolved and how much the neighborhood has changed.”
From 1920 until 1949, the building was home to Shades Cahaba High School, in the Jefferson County School System. The high school had a strong athletics program, offering football and boys and girls basketball. “There was a time when Shades Cahaba had the only field with lights,” McElroy said. In fact, it was the first high school in the state to feature lighting. Additions were made beginning in the mid-1920s, but they stalled as the Great Depression set in. The building then underwent a complete repair in the 1940s. Following the 1949 opening of Shades Valley High School, Shades Cahaba became an elementary school. “One of the most interesting stories Shawn is working on is about the owl,” McElroy said. The 900-pound cast-concrete statue of an owl, a symbol for learning, sits atop a central gable of the school’s front facade. During the repairs in the ‘40s, the owl was taken down from its perch and remained missing for many years. “Somehow, a group found it on a vacant lot on Kensington Road, just sitting on a stump,” McElroy said. “We don’t know the entire story yet of how it was found, but we think the last few pieces of information will fall into place before the event.”
Looking to the Future
After walking through a timeline of the school’s past, attendees will have an opportunity to focus on the future. In the lobby, the PTO will have a station where guests can grant a “birthday wish” for the school by donating to the PTO’s fund to pur-
chase a new curtain for the school’s gym. “We’ll also have a table where people can write their own birthday wishes for the next 100 years, and those wishes will go in a time capsule that will be placed in school,” McElroy said.
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Hoover 28, Hewitt-Trussville 14 Mountain Brook 49, Spain Park 35 Thompson 51, Oak Mountain 24 Vestavia Hills 45, Tuscaloosa County 16 Helena 28, Homewood 24 Briarwood Christian 38, Woodlawn 20 Parker 49, John Carroll Catholic 21
Briarwood at Wenonah Oak Mountain at Hoover John Carroll at Woodlawn Mountain Brook at Vestavia Spain Park at Hewitt-Trussville Homewood is off
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receiver ran the go and I read the stop and (the) ball came right to me and there was nobody in front of me.” Vestavia Hills coach Buddy Anderson said there are a few reasons Brooks seemingly is always in the right place at the right time. “He’s very intelligent and a tremendous competitor,” Anderson said. “He has a lot of savvy and he’s a very aggressive player. “He’s like the quarterback of the secondary. He gets them lined up and makes the calls.” The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Brooks said it’s just a matter of doing what’s expected of him. “The coaches signal in the calls
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tory against Center Point. A week later, Brewer returned a kickoff 54 yards to set up the goahead touchdown in Mountain Brook’s 31-21 victory against Tuscaloosa County. “He’s an outstanding playmaker,” Yeager said. “He has great anticipation and he loves to compete, and he loves to play.” Brewer will look to make some more big plays when Mountain Brook (4-0 and 2-0 in Class 7A, Region 3) visits Vestavia Hills (3-0, 2-0) at 7 p.m. Friday in a showdown for the top spot in the region standings. The Rebels have been nearly unstoppable on offense, averaging 46.3 points per game. “They’re obviously a very good football team,” Brewer said. “We’re going to have to be prepared and our
Above, a host of Helena defenders work to bring down Homewood’s KeOnte Davis. Helena came from behind, scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to beat the Patriots 28-24. Homewood quarterback Pate Owen threw for 284 yards and three touchdowns in the Class 6A, Region 5 matchup at Waldrop Stadium. Left, Mountian Brook’s Clark Griffin (40), Matt Holloway (43) and Rhyne Hogue (38) tackle Spain Park’s Jaylen Ward.
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Highlight Mountain Brook quarterback Strother Gibbs, above, had a big night in the Spartan’s 49-35 win over Spain Park in Class 7A, Region 3 action last Friday. Gibbs was 9-of-11 passing for 183 yards and two touchdowns. The junior also ran for 120 yards. Spain Park quarterback Harrison Barker made it interesting with a late rally throwing two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter. Barker was 28-of-45 passing for 357 yards.
and I make any adjustments that are needed,” he said.
Looking to This Weekend’s Game
Brooks will look to add to his bigplay resume when Vestavia Hills (3-0, 2-0 in Class 7A, Region 3) plays host to rival Mountain Brook (4-0, 2-0) at 7 p.m. Friday in a showdown for the top spot in the region standings. “I know it will be a tough game, but if we play our best and do what our coaches tell us, I think we can get the win,” Brooks said. Brooks became the Rebels’ starting free safety early in his sophomore season in 2017. He was still relatively new to playing defensive back. “In middle school, I actually played running back and wide receiver,” he said. “My freshman year I played running back and my sophodefense is going to have to play well. This is an important game for our season.”
Making His Mark
The 5-foot-10, 170-pound Brewer has surprised himself with the impact he’s made early in the season. He has recorded more than 20 tackles, including several in the Spartans’ 49-35 victory at Spain Park last week. “I had no idea I would have the impact I’ve had in the first few games, but I am excited about it,” Brewer said. “It’s a big role playing both ways.” Brewer was slated to start at cornerback during the 2018 season, but basketball standout Alex Washington decided to join the football team for his senior season and became the starter. Instead of sulking, Brewer contributed as a reserve and helped Washington with the nuances of playing cornerback.
more year I moved to free safety. I like defense a lot.” The Rebels opened this season with blowout wins against Homewood (49-7) and Spain Park (45-7) before routing Tuscaloosa County. While the Rebels’ offense has gained most of the attention because of its point production, in the first two games, Vesavia Hills’ defense shut down two high-powered offenses led by two solid quarterbacks, Homewood’s Owen and Spain Park’s Harrison Barker. “Our defense has been playing well overall, not just Will, but the rest of (the) players around him,” Anderson said. According to Brooks, experience and preparation are the key, “We just got a group of guys, a group of seniors, who work well together,” Brooks said. “Our coaches “He came ready to play,” Yeager said. “He blocked a punt against Austin (in the playoffs) and made some other plays for us.” In the spring, Yeager and his coaching staff decided they needed Brewer on the field virtually all the time. “We knew he would be a key to our success this year,” Yeager said. “We decided in the offseason that he would play both ways. “We’ve had two or three guys who played both ways in the 20 years I’ve been here. David Blount was an impact player on both sides of the ball, but we haven’t had one since then.” Blount graduated in 2003 and later played running back at Samford. While at Mountain Brook, Blount made approximately 500 tackles and rushed for nearly 1,200 yards. Brewer was caught off guard when the coaches informed him he would play both ways.
make great calls and put us in the right place to make plays. We’ve had a good game plan and executed well.”
Body Takes a Pounding
In addition to playing in the secondary, Brooks also returns punts, plays on the kickoff coverage team and does punt protection. His body takes a pounding. “I do get pretty sore,” he said, “but after I take off Saturday and get the soreness out, I am ready to go again.” Brooks hopes all the hard work enables him to play at the next level. “I do want to play college football,” he said. “I have an offer from Valparaiso and I’ve talked to a couple of other schools.” Brooks is a two-sport athlete. He also plays lacrosse and helped the Rebels reach the state championship game in the spring before they lost to “They told me after the spring game,” Brewer said. “I was surprised. It’s a big role. I was not expecting them to put that much responsibility on me, but at the same time, it means a lot that they have that kind of trust in me.” Brewer grew up playing defense, but he doesn’t know whether he prefers defense or offense. “On defense, I love making tackles,” he said. “On offense, I love catching passes. I can’t choose one over the other. “I think of myself as trying to do whatever I can to make our team as successful as possible.” Playing both ways leaves Brewer drained, but not for long. “Saturday when I wake up I’m sore,” he said. “I don’t wake up late. When I get up, then I get the adrenalin going and I watch some film and get ready for the next game.”
Chasing Football Title
Brewer is a two-sport athlete. He
the Spartans. “He’s a heck of a lacrosse player,” Anderson said. “Those things kind of go hand-in-hand. Good lacrosse players make good football players; good football players make good lacrosse players.” Brooks has a hard time choosing which is his favorite sport. “I like lacrosse and I like football, but it changes with the season,” he said. Right now his focus is on football and trying to help the Rebels get back to the state playoffs after they missed out in 2018. “Our goal is to win a state championship,” Brooks said. “To do that we have to keep working hard. I know our region is tough, but if we prepare and concentrate on what we have to do, the rest will take care of itself.” also plays lacrosse and helped the Spartans win the Greater Birmingham Youth Lacrosse Association state championship in the spring, scoring two goals in the final against Vestavia Hills. “It was an awesome experience, winning a state championship,” he said. The two sports are mutually beneficial. “Both are so different and so much fun,” Brewer said. “Lacrosse helps me with agility and football helps me stay physical.” This fall, Brewer would like to add a state football title to go along with the lacrosse crown. “My main goal this fall is to win a state championship,” Brewer said. “We definitely play in a tough region. We have to play well in big games and make big plays. “Our coaches work countless hours getting us ready each week. They want us to go out and play with heart and guts and not quit and leave everything on the field.”
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Georgia. “It was a long, hard recruiting process that took two to three years,” she said. “This past March I was playing Schultz’s Motor Never Stops Running in a club tournament and they saw me and told me I would be a perfect setOn or Off the Volleyball Court ter for their team.” Schultz visited the school, got to By Rubin E. Grant she reached middle school, she played practice with the players on the team basketball and volleyball, but after the and later committed. “It’s the perfect The question begged to be asked. eighth grade she decided to focus fit for me,” she said. When does Ainsley Schultz find During her time to sleep, considering her busy junior season for schedule of activities? Vestavia Hills, The Vestavia Hills senior sings in Schultz recorded the school’s concert choir, performs in 232 kills, 573 the school’s theater productions, is a assists, 183 digs, part of the school’s Vestavia News 44 aces and 44 Network broadcasting team and is a blocks. This seamember of the National Honor son as the Rebels Society. entered this week If all that wasn’t enough, Schultz is with a 7-5 record, regarded as one of the top senior volshe had tallied leyball players in the state. 149 assists, 74 “She’s amazing,” Vestavia Hills digs, 59 kills, 22 volleyball coach Mandy Burgess said. aces and four “She’s a go-getter.” blocks. So when does Schultz sleep? Schultz’s goal “I get to bed late at night, around for her senior sea11 or 11:30,” Schultz said. “I get about son is to get to the six or seven hours of sleep a night.” state tournament, Apparently, that’s enough rest to something the keep her going. Rebels haven’t Being active is just a part of who done since 2012. Schultz is. She grew up performing in Vestavia Hills the Red Mountain Theatre Company didn’t advance along with her older sister Allowyn past the area tourSchultz. She has always sung in a nament in 2018 as Ainsley Schultz sings in the school’s concert choir, perchoir and her parents insisted she take Class 7A, Area 6 forms in the school’s theater productions, is a part of the piano lessons when she was younger. rivals Mountain school’s Vestavia News Network broadcasting team and Brook and Spain Because of volleyball, Schultz is a member of the National Honor Society. won’t get to perform in Vestavia Hills’ Park reached the first semester drama production “I super-regional Never Saw Another Butterfly,” but she solely on volleyball. tournament. “I love volleyball a lot more,” will perform in the school’s spring “I want to enjoy this season and Schultz said. musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” have a great time, but we want to Schultz also plays for the NASA Doing all she does requires a spiritwork hard to go to the state tournaSouth Volleyball Club and will play ed, energetic personality, and Schultz ment,” Schultz said. “We’re going to in college at the University of West has that in abundance. Her motor is leave everything on the court.” always revving at a fevered pitch. “I’ve always been loud, on the court and in life,” she said with a laugh. “Twenty-four/seven, I’m humming or singing tunes. Sometimes, my teammates yell at me, ‘Ainsley, please be quiet!’” Burgess enjoys being around Schultz – even if she is loud. “She doesn’t take herself too seriously,” Burgess said. “She’s always positive. She has a heart of gold and she’ll do anything for anybody. She’s smart, funny, beautiful and athletic.”
Versatile Athlete
On the volleyball court, Schultz is a versatile player for the Rebels. She is a three-year starter at setter but can also play right-side hitter. “There’s nothing she can’t do,” Burgess said. “She has done everything for us the last three years. She has led us or is second in kills, blocks and aces, and she’s always led us in assists. “We rely on her so much and she does a good job of handling it and thriving under the circumstances. She works hard to do what’s best for the team. She’s a coach’s dream. She gives you 100% every day.” Schultz grew up playing soccer, basketball and volleyball. By the time
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Spartans’ Brewer, Rebels’ Brooks Hope to Make an Impact When Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills Clash Friday
Mountain Brook’s Logan Brewer (4) stops a Spain Park ball carrier in the Spartan’s 49-35 win over the Jaguars last Friday.
Brewer Getting It Done on Both Sides of the Ball for Spartans By Rubin E. Grant
“Spiderman, Spiderman, friendly neighborhood, Spiderman Wealth and fame, he ignores, action is his reward Look out, here comes the Spiderman” Logan Brewer is not a superhero like Spiderman, but apparently he has the socalled “spidey sense.” At least that’s what Mountain Brook football coach Chris Yeager says about his senior two-way player whose No. 4 jersey seems to show up everywhere on the field. “He’s got a sixth sense, a spider sense,” Yeager said. “He sees things that other players don’t see. He’s always a step ahead. He’s got good speed, but in the region we play in they all have good speed. But he’s so savvy and smart, it gives him an edge.” The “spider sense” refers to spiders’ ear-
ly-warning system called eyes that enable them to detect danger coming their way. Brewer, a defensive back/wide receiver/ kick returner, certainly knows beforehand when the football is coming his way. ‘He’s got a sixth In the sense, a spider Spartans’ 36-6 sense. He sees season-opening victory things that other against players don’t see.’ Northridge, Brewer returned an interception 66 yards for a touchdown and also caught a 20-yard scoring pass from quarterback Strother Gibbs. The next week, Brewer had another pick6, returning an interception 37 yards for a touchdown to lift the Spartans to a 24-6 vic-
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Vestavia’s Will Brooks (27) brings down Homewood’s Trae Ausmer in the Rebel’s week 2 win over Homewood, 49-7.
Savvy Brooks ‘Quarterbacks’ Rebels’ Secondary By Rubin E. Grant
Vestavia Hills senior free safety Will Brooks has a knack for making big plays. As a junior in 2018, he intercepted passes thrown by two quarterbacks who are now at the University of Alabama, HewittTrussville’s Paul Tyson and Thompson’s Taulia Tagovailoa. “I actually had two against Taulia,” Brooks said. “It was pretty cool. We try to treat quarterbacks everywhere the same, but picking them off was special since both of them were going to Alabama.” In the Rebels’ first game this season, Brooks intercepted a pass thrown by Homewood quarterback Pate Owen and returned it 52 yards for a touchdown. It was the first pick-6 of his career. Last year, he had one called back against Huffman because of a penalty. “We had been working on one particular
coverage all week and we got pressure on the quarterback,” Brooks said, describing the interception against the Patriots. “When he threw it, I read the (receiver’s) break, ‘He’s very intercepted it intelligent and and was able to run it all a tremendous the way back. competitor. He I don’t think I was touched.” has a lot of savvy Last and he’s a very Friday, Brooks aggressive player.’ was at it again, returning an interception 30 yards for a touchdown in Vestavia Hills’ 45-16 victory at Tuscaloosa County. “We were in man coverage and the guy ran a stop and go,” Brooks explained. “The
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