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wonderful time of the year Nativity scenes, decorating the tree, hot apple cider, time with the family, baking treats, grandma’s cornbread dressing, glowing homes and carols on the radio are just a few of my favorite things about the Christmas season.

Hoover will have all of these and more — except for my grandmother’s famous dressing — during December.

Residents can get their holidays started with the tree lighting Dec. 1 in front of City Hall. There will be a carol sing-a-long, pictures with Santa, tasty goodies and the lighting of a 30foot tree. Read more about what all attendees can enjoy on page 10.

For those looking for the perfect presents, they can get some ideas in our gift guide on page 8. The guide includes some unique items that every southerner will enjoy.

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Artist Denise Mayberry also crafts seasonal artwork such as angels, crosses, nativity scenes and ornaments. What started out as just a hobby for her and her sister-in-law has now expanded, and their pieces can be found in stores around the city. Check out her projects on page 26.

And what would the holidays be without some good, made-fromscratch treats? Emily Forsythe offers peppermint brickle, Christmasthemed cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls and more at her shop, Louise’s Cakes N Things. Her red velvet and white chocolate peppermint are sure to put everyone in the Christmas spirit. See some of her sweets on page 50.

These are just a few of the ways to get into the holiday spirit around Hoover.

We hope you have a Merry Christmas and enjoy all of your favorite things!

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Crafty Designs Women create eclectic artwork for every season

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Bike to the Basics Rocket Cycle offers customized workouts with personal interaction

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Sweets Shop Louise’s Cakes N Things offers tasty treats and baking supplies

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Southern Style: Find gifts for everyone on your list with our holiday gift guide

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Brighten the Holidays: Hoover lights tree and offers other Christmas festivities for all ages Passion for Photos: Capturing images is more than a job for Bill Love

50 ARTS & CULTURE 20 Local Flavor:

Uncorked! gives residents a taste of local drinks and arts

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Crafty Designs: Women create eclectic artwork for every season

RECREATION 32 Bike to the Basics:

Rocket Cycle offers customized workouts with personal interaction

EDUCATION 38 Snippets: Events in

HEALTH & BEAUTY 41 Looking Ahead:

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen breaks ground on expansion

AT HOME 42 Rooms that Grow:

Designer creates rooms that children can enjoy now and later

FOOD & DRINK 50 Sweets Shop:

Louise’s Cakes N Things offers tasty treats and baking supplies

IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Editor’s Note 24

Aldridge Gardens newsletter

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The Book Nook

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Hoover Area Chamber Connection

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Spotted

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Calendar

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Classifieds

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Why I Love Hoover

Hoover education and beyond

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what’s in store

Personal touch

What’s more southern than the state outline, monograms and a chevron pattern? This hand towel is practical yet thoughtful. Hand towel, $18.50, Wrapsody, 161 Main Street, Suite 127, 205-989-7277, wrapsodyonline.com.

Photographic memories

Relive the city’s history with Heather Skaggs’s pictorial book, “Hoover.”

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Soft spot

Give a gift that’s as memorable as it is comfortable.This 12-by-12-inch, hand-sewn pillow will be the conversation starter in any room. Catstudio pillow, $160, Wrapsody.

Holiday gift guide WRITTEN BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

Say “Merry Christmas” to your friends and family with these Southern-style presents.

Charming jewelry

Add a subtle touch of the south with jewelry. This golden bracelet has an Alabama state charm, available in white or blue. Bracelet, $24, Wrapsody.

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Local tastes

For the food-lover in your life, give them a cookbook that encompasses all of their favorite dishes from around the state.

It includes more than 350 recipes from some of Alabama’s best restaurants. “Alabama’s Best Restaurants Cookbook” by Jon McClure, $20, Barnes & Noble Patton Creek and Wrapsody

Spread the spirit

Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for someone who enjoys down-home styles and cooking? This spreader is the perfect gift, and the jar actually opens, adding to its unique style.

Spreader, $12, Wrapsody.

Stuff stockings

Santa will definitely know he’s landed in Alabama when he sees this burlap stocking hanging from the mantle. It will be hard to give this present away. Stocking, $38, Wrapsody.

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Light up the holidays

Illuminating Christmas festivities for all ages WRITTEN BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE PHOTOS BY CONTRIBUTED BELOW: Students will open the night’s festivities with Christmas carols. RIGHT: Families can take photos in front of the tree to get into the Christmas spirit.

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ick off the holiday season with Christmas carols, Santa, tasty goodies and a spectacular tree lighting.

Hoover is hosting the annual Christmas tree lighting event on Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. in

the Hoover City Hall main parking lot. The event is free, and there will be parking and shuttles at the Hoover Public Library.

Families can get into the Christmas spirit starting with festive music. The South Shades Crest Elementary School’s third grade choir, directed by music teacher Erin Gray, will lead the crowd in a carol sing-along to get the night started.

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After the carols, Mayor Gary Ivey will then introduce the Hoover student tree lighter, who will flip the switch to turn on the lights. The illuminated Christmas tree is 30 feet tall, holds about 40,000 lights and is a sight to see.

Attendees will enjoy more than the tree lighting, however, as Santa will steal the show when he arrives on a flashing fire truck. Once Santa makes his grand entrance, he will have a workshop where children and families can take free photos with the jolly man.

“I like when Santa comes in on the fire truck and we get to see the lights, hear the sirens going off and see children’s faces light up,” says Erin Colbaugh, Hoover events coordinator.

Each child at the event will also receive a commemorative ornament.

No matter the temperatures in December, community members will enjoy a winter wonderland play area thanks to a snow machine.

“We guarantee it will be snowing at City Hall,” Colbaugh says.

About 400 to 500 people have come to the tree lighting in past years, and Colbaugh says they are expecting about the same turnout — Erin Colbaugh this December.

The program will only last about 30 minutes, but there will be plenty to do after it’s over. There will be hot chocolate and cookies for children and adults to snack on.

“It’s a safe, family-friendly environment,” Colbaugh says. “Everyone likes to take their kids to see Santa.”

The Municipal Lane will be shut down the day of the lighting around 4 p.m., so attendees will need to take a different route to park.

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Santa comes in on the fire truck and we get to see the lights, hear the sirens going off and see children’s faces light up.”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in Santa’s workshop throughout the night. Santa rides into the event on a fire truck. The tree will stay lit until the end of the year, so community members can enjoy it the entire holiday season. There will be about 400 to 500 people at the holiday event. Elementary students will lead the crowd in a carol sing-a-long.

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Love for photography WRITTEN BY AMY JONES PHOTOS BY JON GOERING AND CONTRIBUTED

“It’s not a job to me,” Love says. “I just love what I do. If I could take a picture for a gas station and get fuel for it, barter for it – which I have done before – I would do that in a heartbeat.” uring Hoover resident Love, who was born and raised in Kansas Bill Love’s decades as a City, Mo., followed in the footsteps of his photographer, he’s worked mother, who studied art in college. “I was a with some big clients, including Burger King, Price Candy, ProStar really visual learner,” he says.

He originally planned to make his living Sports and Faultless Starch.

Even with his professional success, though, by drawing architectural renderings and Love says he works as a photographer for the began at the American Academy of Art in Chicago with an eye to that career path. sheer joy of the craft.

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LEFT: Bill Love enjoys finding the perfect shots – like this one from the Pensacola beaches – which is what photographers had to do before photo-editing software was available.

ABOVE: For Bill Love, taking photos is more than just a profession – it’s his passion. He has worked with sports teams, food chains, businesses and other types of clients in his decades of photography experience.

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“It’s not a job to me. I just

love what I do. If I could take a picture for a gas station and get fuel for it, barter for it – which I have done before – I would do that in a heartbeat.”

— Bill Love However, during his first year, the college made a photography class available.

“I just got into it and enjoyed it,” Love says.

When he began as a photographer, Love says the lack of computer photo-enhancing programs such as Photoshop meant that photographers had to “go out and find” the perfect photo.

“At the time I was doing it, you had to go out and find these wonderful sunsets and waterfalls,” he recalls. “That was more intriguing to me.”

After Love graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago with a photography degree in 1973, he spent time working with other photographers before striking out on his own.

“I did all that so I could get some really good handson experience,” Love says. “College can only give you so much of an education and then you get out in the real world.”

Love started his own business, Visions Unlimited, 23 years ago. He has experience in commercial, industrial and architectural photography, as well as portraiture, sports and wedding photography.

In Kansas City, Love provided

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Love shot photos during the AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball National Championship in Gulf Shores at The Hangout.

photography services for the Kansas City Comets, a professional indoor soccer team, and the Kansas City Outlaws, a professional ice hockey team. He also worked with the University of Nebraska volleyball team and has more recently worked with the UAB volleyball team.

For Burger King, perhaps Love’s best-known client, he provided images for the fast food chain’s print media. Love photographed former Denver Broncos defensive end Neil Smith, who starred in Burger King advertisements.

Love moved to Hoover two and a half years ago after his wife accepted a job opportunity in the area. They live in The Preserve, which he says is a good fit for his family.

“The people down here are just so friendly and very welcoming, and in The Preserve, you find a lot of people who are transplants like we are, too,” says Love, who also enjoys the area’s distinctive sweet tea. “I love it.”

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about their vision photos of local buildings and and their wish lists for photos, as well photographed as the budgetary award ceremonies limits. He then and weddings, works with his among other jobs.

He’s also done customers to help them get what some work for the they want for Hoover Country what they can Club and The CLOCKWISE FROM pay.

ABOVE: Love and his wife Preserve. live in The Preserve, and He also He says sometimes he has also taken photos works hard to it’s hard for people he for the community. make himself meets to understand Love is an Omni awardwinning photographer available to that photography is with professional his clients for photographic experience more than weddings. whatever they “People say, ‘Oh, you in commercial, industrial and architectural may need. do weddings.’ Well, photography. A resident “I’m that’s just a small part of at The Preserve, Love bringing what I do. People don’t has taken photos of the Town Hall, which features realize what you really do the studio a catering kitchen, place to the clients, and how long it takes to for gatherings and a instead of the clients coming to me,” do what I do,” Love says. pool area. He has taken a variety of food shots, he says.

But no matter the client or the including bakery items, situation, Love is willing to make it work. He To contact Bill Love and see more of his cereal, meat, sandwiches says when he first meets with clients, he asks work, visit Visionsunlimitedkc.com. n and cakes.

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arts & culture

Taste of the

TOWN

Community enjoys drinks, food, art and music at Uncorked! and Arts & Music on the Green.

WRITTEN AND PHOTOS BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE

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ocal and foreign brews, wine, live music and comfort food attracted hundreds to Ross Bridge in October for Uncorked! on the Green – a free event at Ross Bridge.

Held Oct. 11 with Arts & Music on CLOCKWISE FROM the Green, Uncorked! benefited the Breast TOP LEFT: Necklaces, Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. bracelets, earrings and This was the eighth annual Uncorked! and other pieces of jewelry were popular items ninth annual Arts & Music. at the show. Children Attendees 21 years and older tasted free could take home balloon wine and beer samples from local and foreign animals and get their faces painted. Artwork companies. The drink list included favorites included eclectic, colorful like Good People, Avondale, Blue Pants, paintings. Junky 2 Funky Yellowhammer and Straight to Ale. Some had a variety of seasonal décor items on sales, of the international brands were Paulaner, including metal and Ayinger, Moretti, Dos Equis and Kasteel. wooden Christmas trees.

There was also tea and food for everyone to taste. Participating restaurants included Golden Rule, Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ and Firebirds.

For children, there were inflatables, the Kid’s Art Project Gallery and face painting.

To liven up the event, there were also two musical stages where musicians like The River Hollow, Groove Daddy, Mother May I, Kip Traylor, Jarrett Smith and Raquel Lily Trio performed.

While attendees tasted wines, beers and good food, they could also admire artwork such as paintings, woodwork, photography, mixed media, watercolors, recycled art, candles and home décor items.

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CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: There was a good variety of paintings for everyone’s tastes.

Local musicians played to the crowd as they enjoyed their food and drinks. There were a lot of eclectic pieces at the show like the ones from Junky 2 Funky.

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showcased a range of products from her store, Junky 2 Funky. She brought items like hand soaps, jellies, Christmas decorations, ornaments, team-colored scarves and pillows.

For her, this event has been a great way to get her business’s name and products seen by community members, she says. It was her first time at the show.

Others like Jordan Griffin have been coming for several years. She says she likes how the event combines entertainment with a charitable cause. Plus, it’s a good place to bring the whole family. “The event has a good family atmosphere,” Griffin says.

She says she also enjoyed how the beer and wine tasting time was moved to the afternoon, instead of being first thing in the morning like in year’s past.

“I like to come see local artists and get some Christmas ideas,” Griffin says. Some of the items she picked up from the show included a custom leather notebook and jewelry.

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A Look Back from Our CEO

The staff and board of Aldridge Gardens wish you the merriest and most blessed of holidays. This can be a hectic time of the year, but we hope you will pause to reflect upon and to enjoy what the season truly means to you and yours. Take a few hours to step away from the rush and bring your family to Aldridge Gardens. Even as winter settles over the land, the serenity and beauty of the Gardens will bring refreshment to your minds and bodies. We are open daily throughout the season, but will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s day.

ALDRIDGE GARDENS Aldridge Gardens Sustaining Sponsors for 2014: uBlue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama uEnergen Corporation uInternational Expeditions uEd and Barbara Randle uRenasant Bank uCouncilman Gene Smith and Pam Smith For information about our different levels of giving, including Sustainers, Legacy Builders, Propagators or basic membership, visit Aldridgegardens. com.

The words “learning,” “growth,” and “accomplishments” come to mind when I think about my first year as CEO of Aldridge Gardens. A new, amazing team has come together and I am proud to be the leader of this group. We also have grown our important volunteer group, without which our day-to-day operations would be impossible. This year we had several memorable events at the Gardens.

Our largest fundraiser, Hydrangeas Under the Stars, was spectacular. This event is scheduled again for June 6, 2015.

Our Native American festival, Whispers from the Past, and Taste of Hoover were also great events. We continue to work on our Master Plan projects so we will always have something new and exciting for our visitors to enjoy. With all of that said, it was a wonderful year at Aldridge Gardens and it will only get better in the years to come. I hope everyone will stop by for a visit soon.

Tynette Lynch, CEO Aldridge Gardens

In the Gallery: Toby Klein

Meet the Artist Reception: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m.

Aldridge Gardens Propagators Club private reception: 5-6 p.m.

Toby Klein is a mixed-media artist whose contemporary art is created with a burst of color, symmetry of design

and motion. Her goal is to draw the eye into the piece of art, while holding it there to see all of the intricate detail.

Also, be sure to see our Frank Fleming sculpture collection inside the museum. The Eddie and Kay Aldridge Art and Historical Collections Museum is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except when there is a private event inside the house.

MAKE IT AN EVENT TO REMEMBER! From cocktail parties to seated dinners, Aldridge Gardens is the perfect place for your holiday affair. We have both indoor and outdoor venues for all types of parties, weddings, and corporate events. For more information, call 205.682.8019 ext. 6 or visit aldridgegardens.com.

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Visit Our Gift Shop for Stress-free Shopping!

Our petite Garden and Gift Shop, Roots, has great holiday gifts! Follow the arbor-covered path to display areas showcasing plants, pots and containers, books, home and garden accessories and more.

Our Holiday Greenery Sale will be held at Roots, December 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There also will be a selection of Christmas trees from Mountain Scouts Christmas Tree Association. In case of rain, the greenery sale will be held under the Pavilion.

Roots is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Holiday Greenery Workshop Wednesday, December 3, 10:00 a.m. to Noon Instructors: Award-winning designers Carol B. Harris and Ricky Whitley of Lillie’s Flowers $30 Members/$40 Non-Members Limited to 20 participants Pre-registration at aldridgegardens.com suggested December 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Elaborately Crafty From homemade gifts to art for your home WRITTEN BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

P LEFT: Mayberry creates several Christmas ornaments like Santainspired ones and reindeers painted on oyster shells.

ainting and crafting gifts with family members can be an enjoyable hobby.

But what if that pastime could turn into a business?

Denise Mayberry and her sister-in-law, Jodie McPherson, enjoyed making presents for friends and family, and they soon wondered if they could turn their projects into something more.

This led them to create Chi Chi’s, which means elaborately crafty, in August 2013.

“We did craft fairs, and it went well and started growing,” Mayberry explains. “It’s a creative outlet for us, and people enjoy it.”

The two would get together either at Mayberry’s home in Hoover or in Mobile, where McPherson lives, to work on the projects and come up with new ideas. “We

do the best work when we are together,” Mayberry says.

They use a variety of materials for their hand-painted, textured creations including salvaged wood, canvases and oyster shells.

They also transform and renovate furniture they find at thrift stores.

“We’re not afraid to try something different,” says Mayberry, who has a business background. “We will try anything.”

Some of their most popular paintings are of crosses, angels, churches and seasonalthemed pieces. “Nativity scenes do well around Christmas, and angels are year round,” Mayberry says.

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me happy for the person who gets our art.

Something I made will be at their house for them to enjoy.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Denise Mayberry creates eclectic artwork with her sister-in-law, Jodie McPherson, ranging from crosses and angels to seasonal pieces.Their nativity scene paintings have a textured finish and are some of their most popular designs. The pair meet in Hoover and Mobile to paint and come up with design ideas.

ornaments for Christmas.

Other designs include elephants and lambs that are perfect for children’s rooms. “A lot of people like animals for nurseries,” she says.

They’ve also taken old windows, distressed them and turned them into picture frames. With one six-pane window frame, they added black and white photos to complete the rustic look.

“I would say our style is eclectic,” Mayberry says.

What was once just something they did as gifts can now be found in Paisley Pig in Vestavia, Past and Presents in Bluff Park and Heron House in Mobile.

“It makes me happy for the person who gets our art,” Mayberry says. “Something I made will be at their house for them to enjoy.”

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Mayberry and McPherson attend art shows and art walks around Birmingham and in Mobile. “I like to look at what other people have at shows and on Pinterest,” Mayberry says. “Then I take a spin on it and put my style into it.”

The materials also help spark inspiration.

“If I see a cool piece of wood, I might paint a state on it and write their team’s saying on it.”

Growing up, Mayberry enjoyed doing crafts with her mother, and McPherson painted with her father. Now, both women’s husbands and children also help out with Chi Chi’s.

They would love for this business to grow, but Mayberry says they just want to have fun with it and continue to put their families first. “We welcome small and big orders,” Mayberry says. “We are very flexible and will work with anyone.”

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s a longtime personal trainer and spin instructor, Rachel Hunt understands how tough it can be for clients to fit exercise into their hectic lives.

She also knows how overwhelming huge gyms and overpopulated classes can be — and how sometimes, that can be what discourages a beginner from making a positive lifestyle change. That’s why she opened Rocket Cycle, an “upscale cycling boutique” dedicated to personal LEFT: Rachel Hunt started interaction.

Rocket Cycle in April to “We really want to offer clients offer clients an upscale an upscale cycling boutique where cycling boutique.

we know them well. We have 15 bikes. We will never have more than 15 bikes in our studio,” Hunt says. “We kept it small for a reason, and it’s really just been amazing.”

The business opened in April at 5299 Valleydale Road, Suite 121, located in the Inverness Corners shopping center off of U.S. 280.

“I didn’t want to be stuck in a corner where people wouldn’t see us. Probably the hardest thing about a workout is getting there.

We wanted to offer a location that would make it super convenient for clients to get there,” Hunt says.

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and 30 minutes of Pilates; and the Rocket 20-20-20, a 20-minute ride, 20 minutes of weight training and 20 minutes of Pilates. There’s also a 45-minute class, a class geared toward teens and a Rocket Circuit class, which offers high-intensity circuit stations, TRX suspension training and a 30-minute ride.

Although all of the classes are intense, Hunt says the small class size allows trainers to customize the classes to each cyclist’s experience level. The trainers can offer suggestions, such as asking a cyclist to take a few minutes to relax and lower his or her heart rate before cycling back to full speed.

“A good trainer should be able to offer modifications for every fitness level,” Hunt says. “I don’t want clients to think, ‘I can’t get on a bike for an hour.’”

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studio truly enjoy interacting with clients.

“I’ve never seen, in all my years, such high-quality trainers. They follow up with the clients, saying ‘How did you feel after that ride yesterday? We can’t wait to see you back tomorrow,’” Hunt says.

“It’s really a close-knit group, really a community coming together.”

Those trainers also help make the classes enjoyable.

“Our job is not just to check your form: it is to motivate,” Hunt says. “I think just the combination of the energy in the class and the motivation that our trainers give makes it fun.”

Hunt invited anyone interested to visit the website, Rocketcyclestudio.com, to get a code good for one free ride. Pricing information, class schedule and class package options are also available on

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The class schedule changes according to clients’ needs.

For example, the summer class schedule is different than the schedule after school starts in the fall.

“We can make it easy on them and can move classes around to fit what our clients need. Larger workout facilities don’t have that kind of flexibility,” Hunt says. She says she believes Rocket Cycle can be a catalyst for those who want to lead healthier lifestyles.

“I think our mission is to give (clients) an incredible workout experience and show them that they are stronger than they even believe themselves,” she says. “We want this to be a lifestyle for our clients. We’ve got one body, and

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TOP: Each instructor uses their unique styles to pump up the classes. ABOVE: There are a variety of class types, including the Rocket Circuit. This class includes a fullbody workout through TRX suspension training, highintensity circuit stations and a 30-minute cycle ride.

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Hone Writing Skills No writer is an island – to take some liberty with that famous line of John Donne’s – despite what he or she may swear otherwise.

The truth of the matter is we need our egos pampered and our talents lionized, and more often than not, the best source for this kind of therapy is, naturally, from other writers. Luckily, Hoover Public Library offers the Anthony Vacca treatment needed – Write Club.

Fiction Department For those not in the know Hoover Public Library about Write Club, allow me to explain (and then I’ll explain why I am the one doing the explaining). On the last Saturday of nearly every month, Hoover Public Library hosts a workshop tailored specifically for all the wouldbe novelists, essayists, poets, playwrights, memoirists and other various souls afflicted with the malady that various scientific personages have identified as the writing bug.

These sessions are open-ended gatherings that give members of the community a chance to share their current writing endeavors with their peers and also to serve as a classroom setting of sorts for burgeoning authors to hone their lexical talents. There is no registration or fees, the only requirement being good spirits about helping support your fellow writers.

As the leader of the group, I’m a writer and have been an employee of Hoover Public Library for nearly seven years.

I have a degree in English and writing from the University of Montevallo and act as an occasional contributor to local newspapers.

As a fellow writer, I look forward to working with those who attend the meetings and also to personally gain from the atmosphere of creativity and self-improvement. While the meetings will be primarily focused around members sharing work and receiving feedback from fellow writers, I will also begin each meeting with brief discussions or exercises covering a potpourri of subjects, such as dialogue, description, verb choice, the individual strengths of genres and many other topics to come.

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Bringing the funny to Hoover Positively Funny Inc. (PFI) is spreading laughs thanks to a new partnership with the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey. PFI will perform improvisation comedy shows on a regular basis in Ivory’s, the lobby-level venue.

In the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway,” PFI’s troupe of talented comedic actors fully improvise each of its energetic shows, heeding audience suggestions to fuel an everchanging roster of family-friendly laughs.

The Positively Funny Inc. performances will take place on Friday nights with shows at 7:30 or 9:30. Tickets are available on the PFI website, Positivelyfunnyinc. com. General admission is $10, and food will be available prior to and during the performance.

The funny folks at Positively Funny Inc. use the proceeds from their work to fund their youthand teen-oriented, not-for-profit organization known as “Perform4A-Purpose.” This arm of PFI takes on the issues of anti-bullying, teen suicide and school violence using the performing arts as its teaching tool.

Girl Scouts bike, earn badges Fourth grade Girl Scout Juniors from the Hoover Valley Service Unit biked on the Chief Ladiga Trail.

The girls also earned a Camping Badge, which included proficiency in assembling and dismantling their own tent, kapers jobs for wilderness meal preparation and hiking on the Pinhoti Trail in Piedmont, Ala. The girls used their first aid kit to tend to minor scrapes because, of course, the Girl Scout motto is

“Be Prepared.” Congratulations, Troop 30117!

Home décor store brings decorations, design center to 280 Urban Home Market, a new furniture and décor store, will open in early December in the Lee Branch shopping center on Highway 280. Owner Kathy McMahon, who also owns Renaissance Consignment and Marketplace in Birmingham, describes the store as “17,000 square feet of lovely and unexpected home furnishings, mixing the rustic with 38 •

the elegant.”

McMahon felt inspired to create Urban Home Market after talking with fellow Shelby County residents about the lack of home décor options in the area.

In addition to merchandise, the store will have decorating services and a design center. McMahon hopes the design center will be onestop shopping for customers seeking

to give new life to their home.

Designers will work with customers to create custom home furnishings, from lighting to upholstery.

The design center will also have a program called, “Inspiration to Installation.” This unique service helps customers decorate their home and then allows the customers to live in their newly decorated space for a day before they pay for it.

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Girls give back to community, earn award

Sowell shares life lessons Mayo Sowell spoke to Simmons Middle School students on Oct. 30 about making good choices. Sowell, who played linebacker for the 2004 undefeated Auburn Tigers and was picked up by the Buffalo Bills and later cut, knows the consequences of making poor choices.

After being cut by the Bills, he fell on hard times selling and using drugs and was sent to prison for five years. Simmons students sat in

rapt attention as Sowell explained to them that drugs and alcohol do not have power unless a person makes the “choice” to give it to them.

His story is a great one of redemption and second chances, proving that dedication, hard work and a great attitude has gotten him further than anything else in life.

Sowell’s presentation was a good culmination to Red Ribbon Week at Simmons.

Girl Scout Troop 206 earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award for their project “Edible Garden,” which included creating more green and efficient homes. The troop includes Bluff Park Elementary students Haley Adams, Celeste Clark, Abigail Collins, Anna Lane Elmore, Blakely Glover, Allison Johnson, Jamie Schnader, Allie Simmons, Juniper Sosa and Maya Touchstone.

The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior (fourth and fifth grades) can earn.

This award recognizes a Girl Scout Junior has gained the leadership and planning skills required to follow through with a project that makes a positive difference in her community. For more information, visit Girlscoutsnca.org.

Stanford University honors Hoover teacher Stanford University recognized Hoover High School’s Jane Bruce as part of the California university’s “Teacher Tribute Initiative.” Bruce received notification from Stanford University following a nomination from Stanford freshman Xianming Li (HHS ‘14).

Bruce, an information technology instructor, was recognized for her “….dedication as an educator and a mentor” and her contributions to education, which “help her students, her community and Stanford

University.” Hoover For Bruce, taking part in crafting students’ High School Principal Don Hulin presented intellectual, academic, social and personal Bruce with the Stanford recognition Oct. 9. development is all part of Li, the Salutatorian for the job.

“Our administrators Hoover High School’s Class of 2014 (Stanford and my colleagues in the 2018), indicated in his commerce and information Jane Bruce nomination of Bruce he technology department was continually inspired are so supportive and

by Bruce’s clear communication, helpful; I feel I have grown so much professionally from being at Hoover eagerness to teach and her inspiring character.

High School,” Bruce says.

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SMS honored for fighting childhood obesity The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, founded by the American Heart Association and the Clinton Foundation, recognized Ira F. Simmons Middle School with a 2014 National Healthy Schools Award for transforming its environment into a healthier place. Ira F. Simmons Middle School received this award at the Alliance’s 2014 Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 13.

As a recipient of the National Healthy Schools Bronze Award, SMS has transformed its school environment.

SMS personnel have thought of innovative ideas to promote healthy behaviors including implementing Meatless Mondays in the cafeteria, helping teachers add physical activity breaks in the classroom and swapping unhealthy dessert options with tasty, fresh alternatives.

To earn the National Healthy Schools Award, SMS improved its nutrition and wellness services and physical activity programs to meet or exceed stringent standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program.

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Students study marine science Seventh graders at Prince of Peace Catholic School enjoyed their fall trip to Dauphin Island Oct. 19-21. They spent three days on the barrier island at Alabama’s Marine Science Institute’s Sea Lab. The students waded into the salt marsh mud to investigate the marsh’s ecosystem. They used nets to fish along the bay and explored the coastal wetlands to see the maritime flora and fauna. They boarded a research vessel where they could see and touch freshly caught fish as they trawled around Mobile Bay. Back on shore, they dissected squid in a classroom science room.

There was also a visit to historic Fort Gaines to explore the fort, watch a blacksmith in action and fire a cannon.

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Long-planned expansion WRITTEN BY STEPHANIE HOLDERBY PHOTO BY JON GOERING

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lthough December is always a special season at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, this Christmas and New Year are even more exciting than most. Anticipation is building over the opening of our ambulatory surgery center to be located in a new professional office building along with an urgent care center.

Kirk Allen, president and chief operating officer of the St. Vincent’s Ambulatory Healthcare Network, and I are especially happy to see another portion of the St. Vincent’s vision realized.

This expansion was imagined within 2004’s master plan, before our current facility opened in 2005. One Nineteen was conceived to maximize medical and technological advancements, emphasizing prevention as well as treatment.

“This is the direction health care is going,” Kirk says. “One Nineteen’s expansion illustrates both the comprehensive and coordinated nature of future health care and our holistic emphasis on diagnostics, treatment and prevention.”

That’s why St. Vincent’s Health System is expanding its close-to-home services within this community. Our plans include same-day surgical procedures that could include general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, plastic surgery, pain management, ear-nosethroat and gynecology. And if patients’ plans include hospital admission in one of our St. Vincent’s hospitals, they can complete their preadmission testing at One Nineteen.

The ambulatory surgery center will be complemented by additional medical office space where we may expand our alreadyextensive list of specialties to include general surgery, pulmonology, urology, pediatrics and others. That’s good news even beyond those office spaces, since so many One Nineteen

doctors participate in our free medical screenings, seminars and other community events.

Our unique approach to urgent care will focus on linking patients with their primary care providers. On days your symptoms won’t wait until your doctor’s office reopens – or when a bone breaks on Saturday afternoon – our center will fill the gap between your physician’s office and the emergency department.

The urgent care center staff will not only help when non-life threatening concerns can’t wait, but they will fully inform your primary care doctor of what was done, enabling appropriate follow-up. If you don’t have a primary care doctor, we can link you to one, inside or outside our system.

So come by and share our excitement this month, or anytime in 2015. We look forward to expanding our services to better fulfill our Mission – and to better serve you.

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Rooms that grow WRITTEN BY HEATHER JONES SKAGGS PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

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oover resident and owner of Sweet Pea Interiors, Peyton Newsome has designed nurseries and children’s rooms all over the state, city and even her own children’s rooms.

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the Montevallo area. “It truly lit a lantern in my heart for the work I would do in the future.

My husband, JT, and I began discussing the formation of a company that incorporated murals with an industry need for custom children’s linens and draperies,” Newsome says.

The company, Sweet Pea Interiors, opened five years ago with Newsome creating calming spaces for children of all ages.

ABOVE : Newsome and her daughter worked together to come up with the style for her room – and luckily their design ideas worked together.

RIGHT : Newsome’s daughter Makenzie enjoys a cozier space for reading, so she took that into consideration when designing the space.

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She lives by the motto “Crib to College,” making designs that grow and change as the child does. This type of styling is masterfully incorporated into Newsome’s own daughters’ rooms.

“Our eldest daughter, Madison, had very specific ideas about her room. Luckily enough for me, our ideas coincided (most of the time). It took us quite a while to decide on a fabric (a blue and cream damask) for the space, but I love how what we have now bridged the gap to carry her into her tween/teen years,” Newsome says.

Newsome also likes the fabric she used in her youngest daughter’s, Makenzie, room.

“Makenzie and I are still working to come up with an idea of how to maximize her space, but it suits her. She prefers cozier spaces to open ones, especially for reading,” Newsome says.

Newsome takes a developmentally appropriate approach to her creations for children. Her designs, paired with the client’s vision, result in custom bed linens, draperies, paint treatments, murals and decorations that turn an everyday bedroom into a personal escape and nourishing environment.

“My most recent room has quickly risen into my Top 3 favorites of all time. Robin and Brian Riddle contacted me after they decided to move their two toddlers, Cade and Ethan, into one room and wanted to pay homage to the paternal grandmother’s love of lighthouses and the sea in the room. We opted for a decidedly nautical

“Parents don’t

want to repurchase custom linens just a couple of years after they had me design a room for them.”

— Peyton Newsome

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Newsome pulled from her daughter’s style to create a design that she could enjoy now and as she grows up. She adds personal elements around the room to give each project character. Peyton Newsome, owner of Sweet Pea Interiors, has designed children’s rooms across the state, including her two daughters’ rooms. Newsome and her daughter chose a blue and cream color scheme, which can be seen on the drapes, bed skirt and pillows.

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‘adventure’ theme,” Newsome says.

The Riddles had a bit of a blank canvas for Peyton to work with. “This room had not been updated since the 1970s.

It had an old beige color on the wall and some old white lacy curtains on the windows, and that was all,” says Robin Riddle, Newsome’s most recent client. “I wanted something that could grow with the boys, so we chose an adventure theme.

Peyton and I met for about an hour one day, and I showed her a few things that I liked. The boys’ grandmother, who passed away before they were born, also had a passion for lighthouses.

I thought incorporating lighthouses into the theme would be a great addition.”

Newsome specializes in murals that are not only life size but also portable. “My favorite piece in the Riddle’s room is, without a doubt, the 8-foot tall lighthouse on the wall,” Newsome says.

This particular type of mural design, unique to Sweet Pea Interiors, uses pieces of sheet wood cut to a custom shape and then the mural is hand painted on them. The benefit to this style of mural is that it accommodates parents who want a spectacular focal piece they can take with them. If they move, parents can simply reinstall the mural in another home. This is unique, as normal murals do not have this portability.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Newsome’s favorite element in this room is the 8-foot-tall lighthouse. She incorporated the lighthouse theme into this room project because the children’s grandmother had a passion for them. Instead of adding murals that are painted directly on the wall, Newsome creates pieces of art that can be taken with the family if they ever move. All of the wall art in the room can be taken down or moved.

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Another Sweet Pea Interior’s specialty is custommade “Grow with Me” linens and beds. The nursery and children’s furniture industry has driven this product development. The beds will grow from crib to toddler bed to full- or queen-sized bed. Parents are paying a little more on furniture upfront so that they don’t have to purchase again as their child grows up. The linens are no different.

“Parents don’t want to repurchase custom linens just a couple of years after they had me design a room for them. The grow-with-me skirt will grow with the bed to either full or queen size. Clients can also opt to go ahead and order full or queen sized comforter(s) at the time of their nursery design in order to assure fabric continuity,” Newsome says.

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LEFT: Newsome created a nautical-themed room for one of her clients. ABOVE: The nautical adventure theme can be seen around the room.

linens for cribs and toddler beds,” Newsome says. Both sets of linens for the Riddle boys’ beds, although cribsized at the moment, will grow with them as they move to twin-sized beds.

“When I first walked in, my breath was taken away by the detail Peyton took to make our ‘Adventure, Discover, Explore’ theme happen. From the lighthouse on the wall to the artwork around the room, it’s like she was able to read my mind and make my vision a reality. I love how she kept it classy, functional and fun with room for storage, storage and more storage. It is perfect for our boys now and as they get older,” Riddle says.

There is also a bookshelf in the nautical room handcrafted by local artisan Garrett Payne.

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Sweets shop Louise’s Cakes N Things serves up tasty treats and baking supplies WRITTEN BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

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hether someone enjoys baking or just eating sweets, Louise’s Cakes N Things has supplies and treats sure

Red velvet cupcakes are one of the most popular flavors throughout the year. Adding holly decorations to them makes the cupcakes even more irresistible this Christmas season.

to hit the spot.

And for owner Emily Forsythe, this sugar rush has been a lifelong dream.

“I always wanted to own a bakery one day,” Forsythe says. “I grew up baking and decorating cakes, and there were other artists and bakers in my family.”

She thought this goal would have to wait until later in life, but when she met Louise Dennis, former owner of Louise’s Cakes N Things, plans changed. Dennis was looking to sell her business, and she and Forsythe became quick friends. So, Forsythe bought Louise’s Cakes N Things about three years ago.

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Dennis – who had been in business for 30 years with different store locations around the area – still helps out at the shop, and Forsythe continues to use her recipes and the store name.

“I’m 28, and Louise is 88, so we have a little bit of a different perspective,” Forsythe says with a smile.

“I’ve added a young twist to it.”

Located at 1694 Montgomery Highway in the Centre at Riverchase (Staples shopping center), Louise’s Cakes N Things has a variety of treats available daily including cupcakes, cookies and homemade candy.

For cupcakes, the most popular flavors are red velvet and strawberry, and Forsythe’s favorite is chocolate. “I never get tired of eating cake,” she laughs. They also have peanut butter balls, homemade fudges and peppermint brickle, which is only available around Christmas.

This white chocolate bark has red and green peppermint flakes in it, and the store also sells the mix for customers who want to make it at home.

They sell thousands of pounds of the brickle during the holidays, and the store will be opened on Mondays during December mainly because of the peppermint brickle’s popularity. During the holidays, the store will also have cookie and candy trays and holiday-flavored cakes, such as white chocolate peppermint, red velvet and carrot cake.

But their array of cake flavors is only limited to what customers can imagine. “We’re open to any ideas our customers ask for,” Forsythe says. “One wanted butter pecan cupcakes. We didn’t have that, but we came up with something.” Customers should call ahead to order cakes.

Louise’s Cakes N Things has three decorators, one cake baker and also staff to help handle the retail side of the business.

For customers who prefer to bake their own sweets, the store sells a variety of supplies and cake decorations.

“We focus on supplies that you can’t find at other places,” she says. “The supplies are a little more advanced. We really try to have more of a variety, and we’re always looking into new products. We try to make sure we keep up with the new trends in cake decorating.”

Forsythe also offers catering services for weddings, corporate events or other gatherings. “We cook good Southern food,” she says. “It’s what you would have at your grandmother’s house.”

Their menu includes whole turkeys, ham, Dennis’s

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Make the cake a present in itself this Christmas or for a birthday party.

Peppermint brickle is the store’s most popular holiday item. They sell thousands of pounds of the brickle each season.

Emily Forsythe always wanted to own a bakery, so she bought Louise’s Cakes N’ Things about three years ago. These snowflake cupcakes and cookies would be great for the holidays or a “Frozen” birthday party.

famous cornbread dressing, corn casserole, yeast rolls, sweet potato casserole and other savory dishes. With the yeast rolls being so popular, Forsythe also makes cinnamon rolls using the same dough.

A family business, Louise’s Cakes N Things bakes all of their items in the store daily.

“It’s a unique, family-owned, hometown bakery,” Forsythe says. “You can get a community feel when you come in the store

and also find a lot of unique products.”

Louise’s Cakes N Thing is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. During December, they will also be open on Mondays.

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To learn more about Louise’s Cakes N Things, visit the company’s website, Cakes-n-things.com, or give them a call at 823-6799 to place an order.

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1694 Montgomery Highway, Suite 108, Hoover, AL 35216 | (205) 988-5672 | (205) 988-8383 FAX www.hooverchamber.org | email: bill@hooverchamber.org

BB&T Bank to Sponsor December 18 Luncheon

Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey To Give State of the City Address BB&T Bank will sponsor the December 18 Chamber Luncheon, and has invited Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey to give the State of the City Address. Mayor Ivey has a long history of service to the people of Hoover, having lived in Hoover for over 30 years.

Mayor Ivey is President and CEO of the Crest Cadillac dealership in Hoover. He served on the Board of SafeHouse in Shelby County for 12 years and on the Hoover Planning and Zoning Board for 8 years.

Mayor Ivey was elected to the Hoover City Council in 2004 and was re-elected in 2008 with no opposition. He served as President of the City Council the entire time he served on the Hoover City Council. Under his leadership as President of the City Council, Hoover has continued to maintain a balanced budget. He was elected Mayor of Hoover in October

of 2011 and re-elected with no opposition in August 2012.

Mayor Ivey is also a Trustee at the Church of the Highlands and is married to Carolyn Ivey. They have two daughters, Tyler and Nicole.

He has enjoyed his service to the people of Hoover as President of the

City Council, and looks forward to continuing that service as Mayor of the City of Hoover.

To attend this December 18 Chamber Luncheon, please make your reservations no later than Monday, December 15, by calling 988-5672, or emailing the Chamber at admin@hooverchamber.org.

Networking begins at 11:15 a.m., with the meeting starting sharply at noon. The Luncheon is $20, payable at the door, or $22 for those who show without reservations, if space is available. Payment can be made by cash, check, or major credit cards. Cancellations are accepted until the morning of the luncheon, but those who make reservations and simply do not come will be invoiced, since a meal will have been ordered for them at their request.

Hoover Country Club is located at 3140 Club Drive, Hoover 35226, telephone 822-0647.

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Inaugural Forks & Corks Gala a Success!

The Inaugural Forks & Corks Gala, held October 11 at the Aveda Institute on the Galleria Circle in Hoover, was a huge success by any standards. With Hendrick Auto Mall as the Presenting Sponsor, the Black-Tie Event raised thousands of dollars for a new type of scholarship program the Hoover Chamber has started.

The brain-child of Executive Assistant Verona Petite, the event took months of planning, and involved several hand picked volunteers who worked tirelessly, meeting several times over a three-month period to plan the event. Some eight restaurants provided food, beverages, and services for the 140 in attendance at no charge, with tickets going for $100 each.

The committee members were Tara Vice with her own event planning company, Any Reason to Plan; Angela Leigh and Kristin Walters of Aveda Institute; Suzanne White of Headway Marketing; Angela Finley of Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall; Nicole

Shown above is the Hendrick Auto Mall team that was the Presenting Sponsor of the Inaugural Forks & Corks Gala, held October 11, 2014 at the Aveda Institute to benefit the Chamberís Scholarship Programs. Couples shown at the back, l-r, Joel & Tammy Smith; Kevin & Evelyn McSwain; Matt & Lauren Gettys; front row, Angela Finley and Tonya Tatum)

Loggins of Hooverís Magazine; Carol Martin and Kim Young of Lefleur Florist and Gifts, who provided the most beautiful floral arrangements imaginable; Glenn Lewis of RedShift Creative; Kathleen Spencer of Spencer Consulting Group; Mary Perry of Strickland Companies; Stacy Larkin of Dex Imaging; and of course, Verona Petite and Lisa Dunbar of the Hoover

Chamber staff.

In addition to the Presenting Sponsorship at $5,000, Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsorships of $2,500, $1,500, and $1,000 went to American Family Care, Wrapsody, and Schaeffer Eye Center, who will all have scholarship named for their companies. Jeh Jeh Pruitt of Fox 6 Sports was the Emcee while Gene Hallman of the Bruno Event Team was the auctioneer for the liveauction. In all, more than $25,000 was raised, including an alter-call at the end, during which some $4,000 was simply donated without any product or auction items being sold.

The Ray Reach Band provided musical entertainment from 7:00 p.m., until 9:30 when the silent auction closed and the live auction began.

Everyone seemed to have a great time, and the Forks & Corks Gala certainly appears to be on track to be something that will continue for years to come!

Business After Hours Schedule

Coffee & Contacts Schedule

Fourth Thursday of each month, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Second Thursday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

January 8, 2015 - Regus - Perimeter Park

July 9, 2015 - Samaritan Counseling Center

February 12, 2015 - Easter Seals

August 13, 2015 - T. Fox Salon

June 25, 2015 - Available

March 12, 2015 - Hyatt RegencyThe Wynfrey Hotel

September 10, 2015 - Hampton Inn-Eagle Point

July 23, 2015 - The Oaks on Parkwood

April 9, 2015 - Birmingham Allergy & Asthma

October 8, 2015 - Charter Media

August 27, 2015 - Available

May 14, 2015 - Morningside of Riverchase

January 22, 2015 - Holiday Inn Express-Inverness/280

April 23, 2015 - Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

February 26, 2015 Residence Inn by MarriottBirmingham/Hoover

May 28, 2015 - Available

March 26, 2015 - Tom William BMW

November 12, 2015 - Available December 10, 2015 - Available

June 11, 2015 - Burke’s Outlet

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A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014 at the new Benton Nissan of Hoover, at 1640 Montgomery Highway in Hoover (formerly Crown Nissan). Shown cutting the ribbon is owner and president Dale Benton, as his wife, Victoria holds the bow. Hoover City Councilman John Lyda is right behind them, with City Councilman Gene Smith to the far right. They are joined by dozens of company associates, friends, family, and Hoover Chamber ambassadors, who were then treated to catering by Iz Catering. Many also posed for photographs with a replica of the Heisman Trophy, sponsored by Nissan. Benton Nissan of Hoover can be reached at (205) 979-5420 or www.bentonnissanofhoover.com, or dbenton@ bentonnissan.com.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 at the new Royal Furniture at 1615 Montgomery Highway in Hoover (the old Books-a-Million location) in the Hoover Commons Center. Shown cutting the ribbon is Royal Furniture President Michael Faber, as his father Richard Faber, CEO holds the bow. They are joined by Store Manager Kenny Schroerlucke to the left of Michael Faber, and Regional Manager Steve Gallegos to the right of Richard Faber (holding Zachary), and his wife Julie (holding Mason). Also helping with the celebration are dozens of Royal Furniture associates, Alabama State Representative Paul DeMarco, and Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. Royal Furniture can be reached at 582-2427 or steve.gallegos@royalfurniture.com

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Grand Re-Opening of Belk at the Riverchase Galleria after a multi-million dollar renovation and expansion.

Shown cutting the ribbon is Store Manager Ken Crow, as Hoover City Council President Pro-Tem Brian Skelton, to his right, looks on. They are joined by Alabama State Representative Paul DeMarco, center, and several Hoover Chamber Ambassadors.

Brian Baulch, left, of Principal Mortgage, LLC was recognized at the October 2014 Chamber luncheon as the Ambassador of the Third Quarter for 2014 by Chamber President Jason Cobb for his outstanding volunteer work with the Hoover Chamber during the months of July, August, and September. Brian and his company joined the chamber in May of 2014, but he has gotten involved with the Golf Committee, and has attended almost every other event during this time. In addition, he volunteered to hit drives on a Par 3 hole during the tournament to aid the players, and raised almost $300 for the scholarship funds.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at the new At Home Store, located at 5501 Grove Boulevard, in Hoover at The Grove Shopping Center. Shown cutting the ribbon is Store Director Leon Oden as Ashley Tannehill holds the bow. They are joined by Manager Jeremiah Bass (to the left of Leon); Kim Ramsey, VP Planning & Allocation (behind Ashley); Director of Stores for At Home, Robert Depew (second row, white shirt, behind Kim); District Manager Jeff Kruse (back row, grey sport coat, open collar); several other At Home associates, and several Hoover Chamber ambassadors. At Home is located at 5501 Grove Boulevard in The Grove Shopping Center at I-459 and John Hawkins Parkway. They can be reached at (205) 721-6055 or www.athome.com.

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Thank You, Board of Trustees

David Bradley Health One Consulting

King Demontluzin Chateau Vestavia Retirement Community www.chateauvestavia.com

Mike Chandler Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market-Lorna Road www.walmart.com

The Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees Jerry Cross, Chairman, Jefferson County EIDA Terri Q. Williams, AT&T Alabama Lisa Worley, Anchor Insurance Agency Dale Benton, Benton Nissan of Hoover John Lyda, Blue Cross and Blue Shield A.W. Bolt, Bolt Law Office Ken Leatherwood, Bright House Networks Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center Gary Wright, Cadence Bank Lori D. Moler, Children’s of Alabama Gregg Maercker, First Commercial Bank David Bradley, Health 1 Consulting Mark Garnett, HealthSpring of Alabama, Inc. Joel Smith, Hendrick Auto Mall Dominic Buompastore, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Henry King, King Acura Joe McGee, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff, Marriott International, Inc. Dan Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis Insurance Edward Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis Insurance Richard Head, RE/MAX Advantage Chris Leech, Regions Financial Charlie Conklin, Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing Tim Prince, Hoover’s Magazine, Shelby County Reporter Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group Bill Stoeffhaas, Style Advertising Dan Ellis, TASC Chris Moore, Virginia College at Birmingham

The Board of Trustees Mike Murphy, ABC 33/40 Television Pete Gagliano, ADT Security Systems Carol Adkins, Adkins OnTime Electric Steve Swofford, Alabama Credit Union Kelvin Johnson, Alabama Gas Corporation Timothy C. Lee, M.D., MPH, Alabama Heart & Vascular, P.C. Ashley Robinett, Alabama Power Company Jabo Waggoner, Alabama Senate Majority Leader, District Sixteen Jack Williams, Alabama State Representative Linda Cencula, Alabama Telco Credit Union Steve Nix, AlaTrust Credit Union Jimese Harkley, America’s First Federal Credit Union Felicia Fortune, American Family Care Randy Johansen, American Family Care Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank Robert P. (Rob) Fowler, Balch & Bingham LLP Deborah Stephens, Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Ken Crow, Belk Patty Barron, P.E., Birmingham Water Works Board Leanne Messer, Brookdale Place University Park Evelyn Phillips, Bryant Bank Bud Cason, Bud’s Best Cookies Ryan Blackenburg, C B & S Bank King Demontluzin, Chateau Vestavia Retirement Community Morris Jackson, Chick-Fil-A Mike Warren, Children’s of Alabama Bobby Haynes, Costco Wholesale Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation Earl Davis, David Likis Financial, LLC David Roberson, Drummond

Company Ricky Brooks, Express Oil Robert W. Noah, Fortis Institute Cody Burns, FOX 6 WBRC Debbie Hultquist, Fresenius Medical Care Terry Turner, J. D., Gentle, Turner & Sexton Sandy King, Gold’s Gym Tom Kent, Golden Living Center Hal Humphrey, P.E., Gresham, Smith and Partners Wes Teague, Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Neil Thakor, Holiday Inn - Hoover Neal Harris, The Home DepotInverness Fawn Ozug, The Home DepotRiverchase Teressa Eades, Homewood SuitesRiverchase Natalia Hawthorne, Hoover Tactical Firearms Beverly Meadors, IberiaBank Richard Bishop, ITT Technical Institute Buddy Sutter, Jefferson Credit Union Tony Cooper, Jimmie Hale Mission P J Kimball, La Petite Academy Callie Simmons, Lakeview Estates Assisted Living Dr. Lawrence Lemak, Lemak Sports Medicine Dwight Burrell, Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln Keith Pennington, Medical West Bridget Baughan, McDonald’s David W. Cowan, DMD, North Shelby Dental Studio David Brown, Office Depot Jose’ Rivera-Crespo, Outback Steakhouse James Jerome, PNC Bank Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

Thomas A. Martin, Riverchase Galleria Andy Davis, St. Vincent’s Health System Leanne Graham, Sam’s Club Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Schaeffer Eye Centers Steve Guice, Servpro of Birmingham Khristi Doss Driver, Southern Company Clarence “Brother” Moss, Steak N Shake Danny Braden, Tameron Automotive Alain Gallet, Terracon Roberto Rodriguez, Trash Taxi Alice Johnson, Trinity Medical Center Chris Breeding, The University of Phoenix Dave Wilson, UPS President Khaled Sakalla, Virginia College Stan Banks, Virginia College Online Melissa Patton, Von Maur Mike Chandler, Walmart Neighborhood Market-Lorna Road Jamie Lipscomb, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 150 Glenn Smith, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 280 Charles Waldrep, Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC Alison Lindsay, WIAT-42 News Russell Pate, Zaxby’s

Membership in the Board of Trustees is offered by invitation to members paying a minimum of $1,000 in dues per year. If you are interested in networking with the area’s top business and community leaders, please contact the Chamber at 988-5672.

Stump the Librarian at Hoover Library One of the most popular events at Hoover Library is a trivia game the Nonfiction staff plays with our patrons. The way it works is simple. Patrons visit the main Nonfiction desk and pick a question from a popular trivia game card that is provided to them. If the librarians do not answer the

question correctly, the patron enters into a drawing to win a gift card.

Stump the Librarian has become so popular, we are not only giving patrons a chance to ‘stump’ us in July, but also in the month of December.

Disclaimer: I am the ‘weak link’ of the Nonfiction Department. Library

patrons have quickly figured this out and now wait for me to work the main Nonfiction desk, as it guarantees them a chance to enter the drawing to win a prize.

Bryce Thornton is the Business Librarian at the Hoover Public Library. You can reach him at 4447816 or brycet@bham.lib.al.us.

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Upcoming Events

December 2014 and January 2015 DECEMBER December 4: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

December 11: 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Coffee & Contacts at Homewood Suites-Riverchase, 121 Riverchase Parkway East, Hoover 35244.

(205) 637-2900. Contact Teressa. eades@hilton.com or www. birminghamswriverchasegalleria. homewoodsuites.com for information.

December 15: 4:30 Chamber Board Meeting.

December 17: 4:30 Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

December 18: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations

by Monday, December 15. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not attend will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20 or $22 without reservations. Lisa@ hooverchamber.org

NO Business after Hours in December due to Christmas Holidays! Merry Christmas!!!

JANUARY January 1-2: Closed for New Year’s Holidays January 8 7:30-9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Regus-Perimeter Park, 1 Perimeter Park South, suite 100-North, Birmingham 35243. Contact Fara McCray at fara.McCray@regus.com or 970-6000. www.regus.com January 9: 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Chamber Board Planning Session January 14: 4:30 Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

January 15 Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m.

Networking, Noon Luncheon.

Please make reservations by Monday, January 12. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not attend will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20.00 or $22.00 without reservations.

Lisa@hooverchamber.org

January 22 5:30-7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Holiday Inn Express & Suites -Inverness/Highway 280, 156 Resource Center Parkway, Birmingham 35242. Contact Tammy Hammond at 776-6370 or tammyhammondhig@gmail.com or www.holidayinn.com January 27: 12:00 Noon — Minority Business Council Meeting Brown Bag Luncheon Meeting at Chamber Office.

Visitors Welcome.

FEBRUARY February 5: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee Meeting at Chamber Office.

February 12 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area, 2717 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham 35233. Call 942-6277 or anichols@eastersealsbham.org for information.

February 18: 4:30 Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

Mission Statement Amended January 1998. The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce promotes economic growth of business through a strong support system which provides business and community partnerships.

Use this logo to place in your advertising for higher name recognition. This logo can be emailed to members for use in advertising, on business cards, and on letterhead or signs.

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Hoover Chamber Officers and Board of Directors

Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union, 2014 President

Patty Barron, Birmingham Water Works Board

Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation, Second Vice President

Joe Thomas, Capstone Financial Services, First Vice President

Khristi Doss Driver, J.D., Southern Company

Leanne Graham, Sam’s Club

Dennis Cameron, C.P.A., Cooke, Cameron, Travis, Treasurer

Debbie Rockwell, Iberia Bank Mortgage, Secretary

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group, Immediate Past President

Phil Holmes, Reginald Jeter, Gregg Maercker, Governor’s J.D. First Committee on Nationwide Commercial Physical Fitness Mutual Insurance Bank

Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Services

Lori Schommer, City of Hoover, City Liaison

Terry Turner, J.D., Gentle, Turner & Sexton, Legal Counsel

Ira Levine, CCIM, Levine & Associates

Joel Smith, Hendrick Automotive

New Members — October 2014 Allstate Insurance-Dan Carlisle Agency Fried Green Tomatoes Dan Carlisle, Owner - 985-4747 Jim Dolan - 824-5000 AIG Financial Network Lori Schwind, Marketing Director 444-1411 Alabama Heart & Vascular, P.C. Dr. Timothy C. Lee, MPH - 721-2777 Century 21 Meyer Real Estate Emily Burke - 823-8072 CrimeStoppers of Metro Alabama Teresa L. McClendon - 254-8598 Crown Trophy 98 Sadie Foster, Operator - 621-7393 DEC Fire & Water Restoration Tommy Liverett - 940-9913

The Overlook Apartments-Hoover Shelly Darden, Property Manager - 9883033

Horizons Financial Insurance Group, LLC Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena Jim Nix, Managing Director - 871-7743 Danny Tate, Facility Director - 6206448 KinderCare Lisa A. Shaw, Director - 995-8598 Royal Restoration Jeremy Carter, Director of Client Kumon of Greystone Services 876-6130 Animeeta Patel, Owner - 994-7200 Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery L. A. Bikini Kevin Kaminski, General Manager Clay Haley, Owner - 259-1651 972-0204 Minuteman Press Christopher Williams, President - 9791000 New York Life Insurance Co. Billy Joe Watson - 358-7120

The RE/MAX Home Team Harold Collins II - 919-1861 USAgencies Auto Insurance CIGH Sue Presta - (256) 640-5657

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SPOTTED Halloween Costumes

Children around Hoover dressed up for Halloween in their favorite costumes on Oct. 31. (Photos Contributed) Jake West, Colin Hatcher and Joey West

Calton Nichols

Shelby Sauls

Cody Johnson

Lily Hope Brunson

Outback Trunk or Treat The Hoover Outback held a Trunk or Treat in its parking lot on Oct. 31. (Photos By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle)

Lisa Dunbar and Verona Petit

Sherrie Garcia, Carmen Garcia and Nick Hollingsworth

Reginald and Angel Moss

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GLC Luncheon Members of the Greystone Ladies Club wore pink to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month during their Oct. 8 luncheon at Greystone Founders Club. (Photos by Katie McDowell)

Tina Douglass and Therese Haselden

Michelle Matlock and Gloria Marsh

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Anna Dewees and Jackie McAtee

Susie Gaston and Betty Galbraith

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Katila Farley, Julie Kim, Kim Paduch, LaRue Carter and Tracy Kaufman

Rita Wood and Susie Hammers

Kathy McMahon and Mary Ussery

Renea Breen and Carole Marks

Brenda Arthur and LaRue Carter

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Uncorked! on the Green Community members sampled beers, wines, food and local art during Uncorked! on the Green at Ross Bridge Oct. 11. (Photos By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle)

Tim and Amanda Fleming with dog Piper

Cody and Melissa Robinson

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Chase Wolford and Chandler Fetner

Terry Rogers and Beth Phillips

Sheree Jacobs and Doug Beard

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Morgan Green and Sarah Beth Dye

Ashley Witte and Tom Shively

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Taste of Hoover About 30 restaurants and bars served samples of their food and drinks at Taste of Hoover Oct. 16 at Aldridge Gardens.

(Photos by Lauren Heartsill Dowdle)

Robert and Sophia Knight

Summer and Trip Collins

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Sydney Ellis and Phyllis Giles

Sally Hughey and Haley Fuller

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SHELBY Living

Best of the Best

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Shelby County

WINNER

Ronnie Echols and David Lawley

Evan Colvin and Dani Lawson

Amanda and Andy Robinson

Keith and Erin McCoy with Connor and Patrick

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2014 Forks & Corks Gala The Hoover Chamber of Commerce held its Inaugural Forks and Corks Gala at the Aveda Institute on Oct. 11. Funds raised from the silent and live auctions benefitted area students.

(Photos by Laurel Cousins)

April and Jason DeLuca

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Sherrie Shoemaker and Kristi Wetzel

Carol and Kerry Adkins

Jason and Beth Cobb with John Lynda

Paul DeMarco and Verona Petite

Derrick and Shenavia Murphy

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Mary Milton with Chief and Sandra Wingate

Ira and Jean Levine

William Whatly and Angela Reynolds

Mitchell Brookshire with Chase and Kasey Barton

Elizabeth Poellnitz and Sean Bramlett

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St. Vincent’s Ground Breaking Dozens broke ground on St. Vincent’s One Nineteen expansion Oct. 30. (Photos by Lauren Heartsill Dowdle)

Leigh Williams, Tamela Pugh and Cindy Lapidus

Maria Glaser, Kristin Lewis and Samantha Foster

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Tammy Leons, Jason Smith and John Farley

Lisa Waddell and Mary Lee Payne

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Shanon Hamilton, Samantha Clayton and Melanie Heigl

Ryan Pindroh and Carol Burger

Rex and Martha England

Kara Weis, Paige Huffman and Kristin Costanzo

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Hoover High School Tailgate Hoover and Vestavia high schools’ students from the Life Skills classes came together during a tailgate party at Hoover High School on Oct. 17. (Photos by Carole Murray)

Tyasia Carter Jackson, Sasha Chung and Sara Fort

Alex Loukotka, Bailey Aultman and Darsh Patel

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Danielle Davis and Lindsay Niemoeller

Max Hopkins and Lisa Townes

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Hunter Acton, Cole Ganaway, Anna Fulkerson and Thad Smith

Chloe Fuller and Marie Brzezinski Olivia Brown and Daniel Gosdin

Olivia Brown and Riley Niblett

Peyton Brantley and Zorey Ivey

Christian Millan Salinas, Chloe Fuller, Terry Tingle, Max Hopkins, Annie McWhirter, L.Q. Smith and Aliah Carter

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Bluff Park Art Show The 2014 Bluff Park Art Show was held Oct. 4 at the Bluff Park Community Center and Park.

(Photos contributed)

Brittany Carol Moore, Popular Vote Award winner

Al Dickinson

Hank Simpson

Dr. William Eiland and Larisa Brechun, Best in Show winner

James Cobb

Jerome Vason

Wrap up your holidays with a memorable

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce C o m m u n i t y • C o m m e rc e • C o l l a b o r a t i o n

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Limited number of $25 tickets still available!

Call (205) 665-3535 extension 1031, or email Christmas@AmericanVillage.org to make your reservation.

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James Phillips, Natalie Stevens and Dr. William Eiland

Karen Dixon

Amy Peterson and Cary Moore

James Phillips, Justin Banger and Dr. William Eiland

James Phillips, Jackie Dye, Paveen Chunhaswasdikul and Dr. William Eiland

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Friends of the Poor Walk/Run The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s (SVdP) Friends of the Poor Walk/Run was held at Veterans Park on Sept. 27. (Photos Contributed)

(Back) Lawson Mollica, Scoutmaster Mike Moorfield, Scott Berg and Gene Hopper; (Front) Gavin Hopper, James Barth, Samarth Kumar, Evan Smith and Eli Berg

Chris and Amy Cane with children Emily, Mia, Sam, Aran, and Ella

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Dec. 1 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

CALENDAR Meet the Artist • Aldridge Gardens•

Come to the gardens to meet mixed-media artist Toby Klein from 6 to 8 p.m. She has won a variety of awards for her work, including the top prize at the Bluff Park Art Show. Visit aldridgegardens.com for more information.

• Hoover City Hall•

Get in the Christmas spirit with the Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will also have a carol sing-a-long, goodies, pictures with Santa and ornaments. The event starts at 5 p.m., and shuttles are available from the Hoover Library’s parking lot. Visit hooveral.org for more information.

Dec. 6 Frozen Fun • Hoover Public Library•

Hang out with Elsa, Olaf and the gang for crafts, games and more. This free event starts at 10:30 a.m.

Visit hooverlibrary.org for more information.

Dec. 7 Global Cuisine @ the Plaza: Italy • Hoover Public Library•

Coffee-ol-ogy Café presents

Global Cuisine @ the Plaza: Italy

the free program on food and coffee from around the world at 2:30 p.m. in the Library Plaza.

Complimentary samples of Italian cuisine will be provided. For more information, visit hooverlibary.org.

Riverchase, located at 121 Riverchase Parkway East, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. For more information, contact teressa.eades@hilton.com.

Dec. 12 The Celtic Tenors • Hoover Public Library•

The Celtic Tenors’ Christmas program is overflowing with cheer and vitality from start to finish. The group will perform at 8 p.m. in the Library Theatre, and tickets are $25. Visit hooverlibrary. org for more information.

Dec. 11 Coffee & Contacts • Homewood Suites-Riverchase•

The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce will hold Coffee and Contacts at Homewood Suites-

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Dec. 13 Holiday Craft and Bake Sale • Alabama Wildlife Center•

The Alabama Wildlife Center will hold its annual Holiday Craft and Bake Sale Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Park.

There will be holiday-themed

CALENDAR

crafts, ornaments, unique gifts, frozen casseroles, free refreshments and more. For more information, visit awrc. org.

knit, crochet or embroider with fellow hobbyists. The free event starts at 3 p.m.

For more information, visit hooverlibrary.org.

Purl @ the Plaza

Dec. 15 This Just In!

• Hoover Public Library•

Finish old projects before the new year. Come and

• Hoover Public Library•

This new book club is for fourth through sixth graders. They will read a book published in the past six months and then meet at 6:30 p.m. to make a commercial to spread the word. Visit hooverlibrary.org for more information.

Dec. 16 Christmas Spectacular: Trouble in Toyland

Holiday Craft and Bake Sale

• Hoover Public Library•

Join the library for a special presentation from “That Puppet Guy,” followed by a visit from Saint Nick. All ages are welcomed, and refreshments will be served.

It starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit hooverlibrary.org.

Dec. 18 Old Fashioned Rhythm Band • Hoover Public Library•

The band, which includes Chuck King, Jason Bailey and Tom Dameron, will play holiday favorites Dixieland jazz style at 6:30 p.m. Visit hooverlibrary.org for more information. n

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Diesel Mechanic Wanted

Coca-Cola Bottling Company.

Florida Rock & Tank Lines, Inc. Is

Immediate need! Flexible hours

and Underpaid? Earn What You

Calera Gas, LLC Near Montevallo.

Customer service experience is

hiring DRIVERS to haul locally for

and Benefits available.

Are Worth! $1500 bonus based

Part time or full time position.

required. Apply in person at

our Birmingham and Montgomery

Call for more information.

on exp. Sales or cust serv exp

Flexible hours: daytime, weekends,

4600 East Lake Blvd

terminals!

(205) 824-0224

req. EOE Baugh Ford. We make it

evenings. Send resume via email to

Birmingham, AL 35217.

Great Benefits Include:

www.alwaysthereinc.com

simple. Apply in person:

careers@caleragas.com

5 PM Wed., Dec. 31, 2014 View

needed for Birmingham

Columbiana Health and Rehab.

Baugh Ford.

* Home Daily

Customer Sales Specialist

Lots of vintage jewelry at

Immediate openings: CNAs - all

discount prices! Hundreds of

shifts. PRN LPN (12 hour shifts).

Amazing! Your OWN business

rings: gold, white gold, 14K, 10K.

Apply in person: 22969 Hwy 25

Columbiana, AL 35051

with FREE web sites for only $33!

We buy scrap gold. Buy/Sell guns,

Columbiana, AL 35051

Applicants Must Have:

205-669-9900

Fantastic Income! 205-999-0176

coins, electronics, & more!

* Class A CDL

www.AndrewsFamilyDental.com

*Health/Dental/Vision

Andrew’s Family Dental

* 401K w/co match

NOW OPEN.

*Safety Bonuses

22727 Hwy. 25,

* Paid Training

1670 7th St N, Clanton

Homecare Agency Needs

* Ability to obtain Hazmat &

Cash World Pawn 5354 Hwy 280

ATTN WAITRESS, BARTENDERS

205-995-1018

& ENTERTAINERS Established local Company needs

Tanker endorsements

Attic Antiques

Experienced Marketer for

* 2 Yrs T/T exp. Or 1 Yr T/T w/ CDL

• Antiques

patient recruitment on part-time/

CDL Skills And Test Training,

12 people w/ great personalities.

School Cert.

• Vintage

commission basis.

LLC. Day & Evening Classes.

Hourly + No Nights, No Travel, Paid

* 25 Yrs or Older

• Industrial

Call Ms. Coleman 205-478-4647

Hoover/Pelham Area.

Weekly, Benefits Avail. Call

Apply Online at

Tues - Sat, 10:00 - 4:30

for info.

205-253-5960

205-969-1797 or 800-510-2287

www.floridarockandtanklines.com

5620 Cahaba Valley Road

or call 1-866-FLA ROCK

205-991-6887

Bibb Medical Center Nursing

2-5 Years Flatbed Lumber

Route Delivery Drivers & Sales

Home. Openings: CNA & LPN

Experience.

People Needed. Company

Company Drivers and Owner

Clanton Area!! Automation

All shifts: PT & FT positions

Home Every Night.

Vehicle Provided. Must be able to

Operators Home at least once a

Personnel Services - Production

available. Contact Human

Apply in Person.

list 35 lbs. Earb $600 wkly plus.

wk. Exc benefits, pay. Must have

and Quality employees needed

Resources at :

Cedar Creek Wholesale,

Good MVR & good people skills a

Class A CDL w Hazmat &

ASAP!!! Taking applications M-F

bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter.com

901 2nd Court West,

must. No exp. necessary.

Tanker endorsements, 2 yrs OTR

8:30-11:00 and 1:00-3:00. Come

Apply On-line at

Birmingham, AL 35204

Call 620-9080

exp, good safety record.

prepared to interview. Required:

bibbmedicalcenter.com

205-458-7900 Full Benefits.

800-338-2717

High School Diploma or GED, Background, and Drug Screen.

Toyota, Lexus, Scion.

SERVICE Tech w/ HVAC exp.

Call us for all your Automotive,

Advantage Electric is Growing

Must bring in proper ID for I9

Complete Service.

Energetic, outgoing, hardworking,

Alarms, and Re-Keying Needs!

Again! We need Journeyman or

everify process. For more info call

Now servicing most Japanese

career oriented person to be part

205-280-0775

Helper with 2-3 yrs experience.

205-280-0002 or 205-444-9774

models. Towing. Detailing.

of team. Min 3 yrs exp. w/ EPA

205-668-0105

cert. Negotiable Salary between

Experienced Environmental

billystoyotaparts.com

$15 to $30 hrly. Call

Consultant in B’ham with exp in

205-755-2209 or apply at

stack testing. Must be exp w/ air

816 7th Street. N., Clanton

emissions, QSTI cert 1-4, & QI cert

Call 205-876-4269.

WEDDINGS 229-9437

Crystal Keys Locksmith

JOBS IN ALABAMA!!

AIDT assists employers throughout

1(one) brand new Queen

Piano Tuning / Repair,

AL by identifying qualified

Mattress and Box Spring for

Refinishing, Moving & Storage

applicants by recruitment,

$195.00 ... Can deliver.

Trained by The School for the

Part-time Pre-school Worker,

Apply at 2501 5th Ave S.,

screening & training services. Visit

Call 334-655-1946 for more info

Blind. Buddy Gray Music.

2-6 PM $8/hour - 5 days/week.

Birmingham, AL 35233 or

www.aidt.edu/jobs for latest jobs

(IN MONTGOMERY)

822-0482 or 800-593-2462

Great for college students!

www.cyppressemployment.com.

Pelham, AL. 205-620-1616

Cypress Employment Services, LLC

& training!

EPA methods 1-30.

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Come in or Apply Online

Extraordinary Automotive Care

Georgia-Pacific in Thorsby is

CNA’s, LPN’s, RN’s. FT and PT

Lil Angels Learning Center is

www.cypressemployment.com

Empire Autohaus

hiring Production Workers &

positions available for 2nd & 3rd

now accepting enrollment for ages

Click CURRENT JOBS tab for more

205-664-5757

Process Techs for Press Dept. Great

Shift. New pay scale. Please apply

3 wks to 12yrs! 200 Ridge Drive

positions!

270 Yeager Parkway, Pelham

benefits & pay. E.O.E.

in person at

663-1852

• Pr ess brake operator

www.empireautohaus.com

Apply at gp.com/careers.

Hatley Health Care, Inc.

• I ndustrial Maintenance

$3000 SIGN ON BONUS

Golden Flake is hiring Transport

• C AD Operators

NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING

Drivers CDL-A. BC/BS, dental, life,

• C NC / Manual Machinists

DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT,

401 (k). Drug Free Workplace. EOE

Healtcare Certification. Visit

490 Wildwood Circle N.,

• C lerical/Admin

is accepting applications for local

205-321-7475

Healthcareergroup.com or call

Ste. 150 Birmingham, AL 35209

• M edical Billing Coders (Cert)

drivers in the Calera and Leeds,

• Engi neers (entry level)

AL, area. Must have class A CDL,

ONLINE AUCTIONS

• M echanical Engineer (PE)

good driving record, 1 yr verifiable

www.GTAOnlineAuctions.com

• Q A Manager (Manufacturing)

tractor trailer experience. Good

205-326-0833

HELENA VETERINARY CLINIC

Car, D.L & insurance req Located in

• C DL Class A Drivers

pay and benefits. Apply in person

Granger, Thagard & Assoc.

Full Svc Vet Clinic

Pelham Call for appt 358-1800

• O verhead Crane Operators

at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL,

Jack F. Granger #873

Grooming by Apptmt M-F

www.maidpro.com/birmingham

• Superv isors

or call for info 205-668-3316.

• Pl asma burning machine

• Pai nter (Auto Repair)

EXPRESS OIL CHANGE & TIRE

• D esigner (Auto Body)

ENGINEERS

Cypress Employment Services, LLC

Looking for high quality

2501 5th Ave South

NEED A JOB?

Clanton, AL 35045

Lyons HR has jobs. Various positions available. Apply at:

800-897-1773 for more info.

No college required.

House Cleaners Wanted 25-35 Hrs a week no nights or wknds

facebook.com/HelenaVetClinic Great Clips Hiring Stylists

• W elders (Mig & Tig) Alum/Sheet

300 Medical Center Dr.

205-621-2021

Maniac Cycles Motorcycle/ATV Service and Repair

Calera 205-966-7254 WE HAVE FREIGHT!!!

6683 Highway 17

Production Jobs Grede in

James R. Smith Trucking of

Maylene, AL 35114

Automotive Mechanic to serve our

Columbiana seeks quality people

Cullman, AL is currently seeking

205.358.2055

Corner of 5th and 25th Street

Chelsea customers. Competitive

to work multiple shifts. Willing to

drivers and Owner -Operators.

South 205-224-5600

salary & great benefits. Team

train. Submit resumes in person or

Benefits include daily settlements;

Mary Kay Special

environment & No Sundays!

via fax at 669-5770.

direct Deposit or express cash;

20% Off Skin Care and Fragrances

Transflo; 100% of fuel surcharge,

Call me or shop online!

The Greenbush Logistics, Inc.

stop & drop pay; discounts on

www.marykay.com/

Dawson Landscape Group.

Apply at www.expressoil.com

Custom Firepits, outdoor lighting, ittigation, weed control packages.

The Home Depot Now Hiring

terminal in Tuscumbia, AL, is hiring

fuel, cell Phones & tires; pre-pass

lcollins2026

10% discount thru De. 31.

General Warehouse Associates

flat bed drivers and offering great

furnished; excellent home/family

(205) 960-3655

dawsonlandscapegroup.com.

Competitive Pay & Benefits.

benefits. We feel like the best

time and a payroll deducted truck

205-532-9793

Full & Part-time Shifts.

drivers in the industry deserve

purchase plan. Contact Greg Quick

Maxiaire. Stainless Steel

Apply at:

the best working conditions and

at 256.338.5168 or 800.633.3252

fabrication. Stainless Steel

TARGET AUCTION. Advanced

work4homedepot.com/scr1

benefits available. Competetive

Real Estate Marketing.

apply to: RDC 5086 -

pay. Full benefits. Most weekend

J.P. King Premier Auction

800-476-3939

McCalla, AL

& holidays off. Tarp pay. Uniform

Marketing Firm

Countertops. Commercial and Residential. (205)945-9655

program. Safety, fuel & idle bonus.

www.jpking.com

Just in time for Christmas!

First Baptist Church

Sign-on bonus. OPPORTUNITY TO

est. 1915

Premier Basketball Goals

Dirtworks & Bobcat

of Columbiana

EARN OVER $1,000 PER WEEK.

Landscaping, sprinkler systems,

208 N. Main Street,

Call toll free at 1-866-338-7213

NEEDED NOW!! King’s Home has

installation!

retaining walls, drainage work,

Columbiana, AL 35051.

for more information or apply

openings for Youth Care Workers

www.metrogoals.com

online at glijobs.com. Must have 2

(FT & PT) different shifts. Must be

205-664-0002

FBC Pelham School of Fine

years verifiable Class A experience

23+ yo. Clear driving record, clear

www.targetauction.com

stone patio. Call 205-620-1818 for more information

and Batting Cages, including

Arts NOW REGISTERING for

and pass DOT physical. recent

criminal background, HS diploma/

MiBella Wellness Center.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS and

lessons in piano and voice. All

flatbed experience a plus.

GED req’d. Please email

Gynecology. Weight Loss. Hydra

EXPERIENCED ASPHALT

ages. Call 205.664.2466 for more

lynn@kingshome.com

Facial. Smart Lipo. Cellulite

PERSONNEL

information.

or fax to 205-678-7372.

Reduction. Hormone Therapy.

DRIVERS

Dr. Mia Cowan.

Hanna Truck Lines is seeking 20

Dunn Construction has immediate openings for experienced Drivers

$$$ TOP PAY $$$ Diesel Mechanic

Professional Flatbed Drivers.

Owner Operators Wanting

205.995.1009

and Asphalt Personnel for our

Heavy Truck. Qualified Class A

50 cpm. No Surprises: Starting

Dedicated Year Round Anniston,

mibellawellness.com

Calera/Alabaster/Birmingham

Mechanic for shop/mobile repair

Pay (all Miles): 48 cpm, 49 cpm

AL www.pull4klb.com

area. Class B CDL & HAZMAT

work. Great benefits & working

@ 6 mo, 50 cpm @ 1 yr. 100%

Endorsement required. Excellent

conditions. CDL needed.

Outbounds loads Pre-loaded &

Service Tech & Mgrs needed

qualified applicants for road

benefits include BC/BS insurance/

Call (205)323-2500

Tarped. 75% Inbound No Tarp.

for Hoover properties. Must have

construction positions. To apply

Late Model Peterbilt Trucks. Air

HVAC or EPA II or Universal cert.

visit: www.oldcastle.com

vacation/holidays, & 401K. Please

Midsouth Paving, Inc. is seeking

call 205-592-3866 x 259. EEOE/

I believe I am defined by the

Ride Trailers. Home weekends.

All experience levels welcomed.

Midsouth Paving, Inc AA/EOE/E-

AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/

care I give. Home healthcare

Low cost BCBS Health & Dental

Please visit www.latapts.com to

verify participant

Veterans

allows you to see one patient at

Ins. Matching 401K.

apply.

House Cleaning!

a time. When you become a part

Qualifications: 18 Mo Class A

Financial Services We handle

of home healthcare, you become

CDL driving exp w/ 6 mo flatbed;

2010 Kabco - Secluded, private

Call me for all your cleaning

all types of commercial lending,

a part of your patients’ lives.

Applicants must meet all D.O.T.

property near Chelsea. Off 280

needs! Great references & my own

including slow credit plans.

Now Hiring Registered Nurses for

req. Contact recruiting @

and close to shopping. Home is

cleaning supplies! Apts, Houses,

Statewide 205-862-6338

Centreville/Clanton

1-800-634-7315 or come by HTL

32X62. Spacious with 3

Offices. 205-217-8871

Contact Shea Parker

office @ 1700 Boone Blvd,

BR 2 BA, many features. Lot rent

LAY LAKE! Beautiful 4BR/2BA on

1.866.GENTIVA or

Northport. EOE

$250. Please call: 205-664-2412

level lot. Enclosed boathouse &

770-372-1109

pier. Breathtaking sunsets & views

shea.parker@gentiva.com

HARDEE’S Now Hiring Store &

Others buy Gold, We buy

665-8057 • Public Par 71 18-hole

of Lay Lake.

Visit gentiva.com/careers

Asst Managers, & Shift Leaders.

Jewelry! 205-251-3381

• Memberships available • Twilight

$279,900

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V encouraged to

Email resume to

Downtown Birmingham

and Senior Rate • Full length

Ellis Properties

apply.

hardees2007@bellsouth.net or

www.levysfinejewelry.com

Driving Range

205-669-1863

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apply in person on Valleydale Rd

$21 Mon-Fri, $26 Sat-Sun.

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Montgomery Stockyard

Class A CDL Drivers

Sherman Industries

CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup *

Planning a Wedding?

Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in

Needed Immediately

A top paying Ready Mix company,

Repair * Maintenance I can fix

Newly redecorated white chapel,

Clanton.

3 Yrs Min Driving

seeking Exp Ready Mix Concrete

your Mother’s clock.

reception hall, bride’s room, etc.

Call Lane at 205-389-4530.

History With Dump Trailer

Drivers. Class A or B CDL Req.

Alabaster/ Pelham

Union UMC, Westover

For other hauling arrangements,

Experience

Top Pay. Benefits.

Call Stephen (205) 663-2822

678-6677 or 529-5366

contact Wes in Harpersville

* $1000 Retention Bonus

Call 205-368-2039 or

205-965-8657

* Local Hauling

205-970-7572

Office Space for Rent

MANUFACTURED HOMES

Cahaba Valley Road near Hwy

MOBILE HOMES with land.

* Home Nights Morrison Healthcare Food

APPLY ONLINE:

SERVERS NEEDED

280. Professional upscale building.

Ready to move in.

Service at Shelby Baptist Hospital

www.perdidotrucking.com

Premier golf club in North Shelby

Move in ready.

Owner financing with approved

Now accepting applications for

Perdido Trucking Service, LLC

County seeking motivated

Call: 205-967-9595 ask for John

credit.

future openings. Must pass drug/

251.470.0355

individuals for full and part

nicotine/background check. Apply

3 bdrm., 2 bath.

time server positions. Must be

SUNCREST Healthcare

No renters.

(205) 280-4663

1-205-289-8899

online at

Industrial Electricians for

available to work some nights

www.compassgroupcareers.com

installing equip, conduit & wire.

and weekends. $10 - 12 per hour.

Wiring PLC & Drives. Startup proc.

Immediate openings.

Steel Building.

Nate’s Pit Stop Service Special:

in heavyindustrial environment.

Interested candidates please reply

Allocated Bargains.

Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY

$10 OFF of $100 or more. Most

Wanting people looking for a

to shoal@bellsouth.net.

40x60 on up. We do deals.

8 WEEKS!

Vehicles. See website for details.

Home! 256 892 8882

gosteelbuildings.com

Please visit our website

Not valid with other offers.

johnny@pgwells.com

Source# 18X 251-241-4250

www.capstonedentalassisting.com

Skintrenzixs School. Birmingham

VMFhomes.com

or call (205) 561-8118 and get

School that specializes in esthetics

644-9393 www.natespitstop.com

your career started!

Compassionate people needed

only is NOW ENROLLING. Payment

Supreme Beverage Co is looking

NatrualNailz by Tara

to provide care for individuals

plans available.

for delivery drivers with valid Class

Specialize in natural nail care.

with intellectual disabilities.

Call 205-979-5665.

A driver’s license, clear MVR, DOT

Veterans Moving Service

10% OFF for first time client when

Residential setting. PT, FT & wknds

skintrenzixs.com

cert, ability to repetitively lift, pull

Local & Long Distance.

you mention this ad!

available. Alabaster. Bessemer.

and push 50+ lbs.

Residential and Commercial.

624 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 9

Birmingham

WE WANT TO HIRE YOU TO

Apply @supremebeverage.com

Free Estimates!

Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

205-854-7272

RETIRE YOU

745-6591 • Sc hedulicity.com

Call Michael at 334-322-6462.

Work for a strong stable company.

Electrician - FT

Quality Correctional Health

Southern Haulers LLC in Calera.

Supreme Electric, a local based

Villa Maria Apartments

Noble LLC of Scottsboro, AL

Care has several LPN & RN

Hiring CDL-A Drivers for new

company in Pelham. Must be

Affordable Housing for Ages 62

is looking for company drivers &

openings in Columbiana.

accounts. Must have good CDL-A.

willing to learn & work hard. Go

& above or Mobility Impaired

owner/ops – both flatbed & van.

Please visit www.qchcweb.com for

Exc pay / benefits.

to: supremeelectric-al.com Print

• Income Based Rent • Gated

We have paid vacation,holiday

more info & to apply.

George or James 800.537.4621

empl app under Contact Us and

Community 205-836-7839

EOE www.southernhaulersllc.com

mail to: Supreme Electric,

205-833-0532 Call today for an

231 Commerce Pkwy,

application and/or appt.

bonus pay, safety bonus, & BC/BS is available. We have a

2000 Freightliner & 2003

family atmosphere with newer

Peterbuilt, both w/ Caterpillar

PLUMBERS NEEDED

Pelham, AL 35124 or

equipment. We like to have 2

Engines. Great Condition!

Call 682-2828,

call 205-453-9327.

years of experience & acceptable

$30K (neg) for both.

fax resume to 682-2827

safety record - If less, call us.

789-4532 or 335-9009

or email to resume@sps9.com

noblellctrucking.com

Steven’s Wack-n-Sack A Growing Landscape Company is

TERRACE 31

seeking qualified applicants for

Now Leasing Newly Renovated

Lawn Maintenance Technicians.

“Hands On” Mining

Electricians Needed

Units 2 Bedrooms starting at $699

Call 205-621-8531

Maintenance Supervisor

Birmingham & Tuscaloosa

Call 205-988-0960

www.wacknsack.com

Production Team

Competitive salary.

Call 682-2828,

Members in Vance, AL

Email resume to

fax resume to 682-2827 or

FREE ASSESSMENT!

Whiteline Express Ltd.

$14.50 per hour

candy@ateammining.com

email to resume@sps9.com

Guaranteed Results!

is looking for OTR drivers out of

HS Diploma or GED, 2 yr

or mail resume to

The Tutoring Center

Alabama. See our display ad or

Manufacturing exp. Must

PO Box 2382,

Southland Intl Trucks

205-987-9577

apply on line at

be 18+, pass background check, 2

Sylacauga, Al 35150.

SALES POSITIONS

hoover.tutoringcenter.com

www.whiteline-express.com

Call 256-574-0066

SERVICE POSITIONS

yr AL resident.

The Salvation Army Adult

Montgomery & Bham

Three Amigos Restaurant in

Rehabilitation Center is now

Excellent benefits

Alabaster. Join us for Happy Hour

Manufacturing/Assembly

hiring managers and drivers/

Resumes: employment

Thrs from 5-9:30. All Beer $2 and

positions available in Calera

loaders. Apply at:

@southlandtrucks.com

Sat 12oz Margarita on ice $2.99.

area. Full time hours, all shifts

1401 FL Shuttlesworth Dr.

Or F: 205-380-9732

844 Hwy 31 S. Next to Chevron

available. Call today

Birmingham, AL. 35234

205-267-3910

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Pelham Tank Lines Flatbed

Satellite Signals and Securities

Truck Driver 3 yrs exp. Clean

Security Systems, Video

IMMEDIATE POSITIONS!!!!!

3 yrs exp & CDL required. Full

MVR. BCBS ins, 5 pd holidays,

Surveillance, Monitoring as low as

Need 5 motivated workers to

time/Part time/Weekends.

paid weekly. Pelham AL.NO TARP

$18 mo with or without a home

replace 5 lazy ones! Loaders,

For application or more info call

LOADS

phone, “Panic Pendants” for the

assistant manager, customer

Nicole Johns 334-687-6000 X 18

Allen: 205-915-7163

Elderly 205.664.3763

service positions, sales reps. Need

http://naonsite.com/Job

205-406-5393 TOMMY BUYS HOUSES 205-283-3272

EFP, INC NOW HIRING Local Haul Truck Drivers

valid DL. No experience necessary.

Insurance Inspector

IT/ Web Design/Social Media

Long hours, but very competitive

PT independent contractor needed

FREE Recycling. We come to

Part Time Contact George Scott,

pay. Call Drew (205) 490-1003 or

for commercial Loss Control

you. Computers, toner, software,

IV 205-664-9644

(404) 723-1322

services in central and northern AL

printers, etc. Call 615-442-8697.

Located in Helena, AL

areas. Exp req’d. Email resume

www.tmwitherspoon.com

Remote location is possible.

transtar@transtartech.com

Glenn: 205-902-2027

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why I love Hoover

‘Who would not love this beautiful, growing city?’

A

uthor, international chef, teacher, TV personality and marketer are just a few of Jon McClure’s many titles. Originally from Missouri, McClure has lived in Hoover for more than 30 years. McClure has experience working in some of the top national food chains, and he later went on to teach radio, TV and communication in college. He has also written several books on food, including his latest “Alabama’s Best Restaurants Cookbook,” and travelled across the country doing radio, TV and newspaper interviews.

Q: Why do you love Hoover?

A: Who would not love this beautiful growing city, with mountains, 85-percent tree cover, wonderful valleys, great food, year-round good weather and people who will fight you if you say anything bad about their city. My kind of people!

Q: What has been your favorite job so far?

A: I liked every job I did, but many were to put food on the table. The food industry was good to me. I felt I was producing something with my hands, and there is something to be said about manual labor and being a tradesman. Of all the many jobs I did, I think my over 3,000 television shows were fun, and you got to meet all the great authors, producers and 82 •

show business people.

Q: What is something not many people know about you?

A: One thing many don’t know about me is when I could not get a job cutting meat to pay for college, I would hunt timber rattlers, rat snakes, milk snakes, blue racers, etc. and sell them to pet shops in Kansas City Missouri and St. Louis, Missouri. I had to make money or drop out of school.

Q: What is your favorite food dish?

A: I don’t have just one favorite food.

As an international chef, I love so many cultural food experiences. We travel so much here and abroad that I could say I like and cook Chinese, Thai, Lebanese, Greek, Italian,

Cuban, Mexican, French, island dishes from the Lesser Antilles are wonderful and so many other cultures. I love them all!

Q: Where would be your ideal vacation spot?

A: My ideal vacation spot with my wife is along the Italian western coast from Florence to the Naples coast. Been there, and it is to die for. Second favorite is coastal Alaska inside passage in August.

Q: What is your favorite movie?

A: I do really feel the director Tim Burton is a genius, and I like most of his work. If I want a good laugh, I watch “What About Bob,” as we do need more laughs and less crying in this troubled world. n

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