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Extending a helping hand It’s one thing to recognize physical needs other people have, but it’s another thing entirely to offer to help meet those needs personally. Hoover residents Brandon Gossett and Robin Schultz each made commitments years ago to work with organizations aimed at fulfilling people’s specific needs to make a lasting difference in their lives. Gossett and his wife Kim work with Neverthirst, an Alabama faith-based, non-profit organization whose purpose is to bring clean drinking water to parts of the world with no access to reliable sources. On a trip to Sudan with Neverthirst in 2010, Gossett saw first-hand the devastating effects lack of access to clean drinking water can have on people. He and Kim, who were already advocates and volunteers for the organization, ramped up their efforts by seeking donors, speaking to groups and relaying the stories of people in desperate need of clean water. Then, in 2012, Gossett took a leap of faith and joined the Neverthirst team full-time. Read more about his journey on Page 34. Schultz co-founded Learning To Be The Light, an organization that provides eligible Hoover City Schools
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students with refurbished computers, free of charge. After meeting one high school student who needed access to a computer at home for her engineering academy classes, Schultz realized many more students were in similar situations. The district’s focus on technology initiatives intensified the need for all students to have computer and Internet access at home. Schultz’s company, PC Medics of Alabama, sponsors LTBTL, paying for software to install on the computers residents give to the organization. LTBTL has not achieved non-profit status, but Schultz has established a GoFundMe page to help generate funds for the project. You can read more about Learning To Be The Light on Page 48. Gossett and Schultz are great role models for us all. As champions of their causes, they have demonstrated their willingness to roll up their sleeves and do the work necessary to help people in need. Do you know of someone humbly helping others? I would love to
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Lay of the land All you need to know about the 2016 Moss Rock Festival
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Aldridge Gardens to host first holiday art show
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HEALTH & BEAUTY 27 Flu, fever, fractures and more An Urgent Care physician at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen addresses seasonal concerns
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Local artist puts folk-pop twist on Moss Rock poster
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FAITH 34 Water changes
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Aldridge Gardens to host first holiday art show
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Jewelry stylist finds inspiration for business while living abroad
EDUCATION 54 What’s new in
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HOME 18 Wall to wall
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Art + Design Orange Row Sponsor: Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato Katie Adams, Painting, 308 Bluefire Stoneware, Clay, 339 Becky Bolton, Clay, 318 DJ Boyd, Photography, 307 Jessica Bradley, Jewelry, 366 Wellon Bridgers, Painting, 303 Brio Bolso & Bag, Leather, 321 Dan Browning, Wood, 309 Sally Burgess, Fiber, 316 David Byland, Leather, 361 Jamie Carnathan, Photography, 356 Chelsea Carver, Painting, 313 Champion Windows, 368 Cline & Sherrer, Clay, 363 William Colburn, Metalwork, 370 Max Dawson, Jewelry, 306 Donna Digiorgio , 2-D MM , 336 Durante: Home Exteriors, 369 Steven Febres-Cordero, Wood, 304 Randy Ferguson, Wood, 322 Helene Fielder, Clay, 354 Cara Fuller, Photography, 337 Jamison Harper, 2-D MM, 335 Alice Hawks, Photography, 315 Don Hutchinson, Sculpture, 301 Junkyard Bots, Metalwork, 319 Dan McDaniel, Painting, 302 Methane Studios, Printmaking, 329 FEATURED ARTIST:
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Cindy Miller, Jewelry, 333 Mint Tulips Jewelry, Jewelry, 338 Ann Moore, Jewelry, 312 Stacy Morgan, Clay, 357 John Murray, Drawing, 358 Jacob Oglesby, Metalwork, 323 Butch Oglesby, Photography, 324 Miriam Norris Omura, Fiber, 331 Celeste Pfau, Fiber, 327 Chris Poole, Wood, 364 Radiant Shade, Fiber, 334 Rangemark, Textiles, 310 Marta Ruiz, Painting, 365 S&S Fire Pits, Metal, 359 & 360 Sand Spirit Glass, Glass, 355 Elizabeth Seidel, Jewelry, 317 Martha Jean Shaw, Painting, 320 Anthony Tavis, Painting, 328 Leah Thornton, Drawing, 332 Gyl Turner, Painting, 330 Ultimate Gutter Guard, 371 Sadie Wang, Jewelry, 326 Polly Wells, Clay, 305 Faith Whickey, Glass, 362 Natalie Young, Glass, 314
BLUE Blue RowROW Sponsor: USS Real Estate Michael Ballew, Painting, 458 Beck & Roderick, Photography, 442 Birmingham Museum of Art, 464 Patricia Caldwell, Painting, 454 Peter Collery, Photography, 410 Russell Cook, 2-D MM, 409 Allison Dailey, Photography, 462 Dariana Dervis, 2-D MM, 469 Leah Dodd, Jewelry, 435 Ray Dutton, Wood, 436 Eagle Solar & Light, 411 Enjoy the Traffic, Fiber, 456 EZ Hang Chairs, Furniture, 470 Darrell Ezekiel, 2-D MM, 402 Flannel and Floral, Wood, 467 Eric Forsyth, Photography, 400 Kristy Jane From-Brown, Painting, 437 The Green Bottle Candle Co., 403 Hagood & Kinney, Photography, 426 Hehn & Cipollone, Fiber, 449 Here a Chick There a Chick, Jewelry, 438 Taylor Hollingsworth, 2-D MM, 463 Kelli Hovanes, Other, 413 Morris Johnson, Painting, 408 Marla Kenny, Painting, 448 Emma Knapp, Jewelry, 446 James Knowles, Painting, 405 Jen-Yu Lai, Printmaking, 416 LeafFilter North of Alabama, 451
Manami Lingerfelt, Painting, 445 Kacie Lynn, Fiber, 440 Sarah Mason, Painting, 427 Scott McQueen, 2-D MM, 447 Lee Miller, Jewelry, 433 Chad Moore, Photography, 424 Maria Musngi, 2-D MM/Fiber, 428 Emily Nelson, 2-D MM, 443 Kelly Nicole Olszyk, 2-D MM, 421 Katherine Owen, Clay, 434 Jason Parsley, Clay, 414 Bill Payton, Wood, 404 Cortney Perrine, Painting, 431 Stephen Pitts, Drawing, 457 Roxy Rabb, Jewelry, 441 Don Rank, Clay, 406 Chiharu Roach, Painting, 401 Diane Roberts, Jewelry, 418 Jonah Tobin Schaffer, Fiber, 417 Karen Schmitt, Painting, 419 David Joseph Self, Clay, 429 Susan Shoemaker, 2-D MM, 423 Edina Shretha, Jewelry, 425 Craig Skowronek, Wood, 415 Southern Fried Creative, Printmaking, 452 Ashley Spero, Painting, 439 Jamie Stephens, Jewelry, 468 Danielle Stephenson, Jewelry, 412 Johnny Stephenson, Photography, 455 Walt Stricklin, Photography, 407 Tangerinas, Metalwork, 432 Thimble Tree Studio, Fiber, 420 Tied to the South, Printmaking, 459 Julie Travis, Clay, 422 Christy Turnipseed, Jewelry, 453 Craig Wilson, Clay, 444 Woodlot Artisans, Wood, 450
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Visit Moss Rock Festival’s SPONSOR BOOTHS Alabama Environmental Council, 372 • Alabama Outdoors, 344 • Birmingham Magazine, 367 • Birmingham Mountain Radio, 201 • Carto Tracks, 345 • Eco Three , 203 • Hoover’s Magazine & Shelby Living, Info Center • RealtySouth, 300: Learn how to become a resident at The Preserve • The Birmingham News, 340 • Verizon, 221
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Exhibitors AL Geocachers, 343 Alabama Outdoors, 344 Alabama Parrot Rescue, 210 Alabama Wildlife Center, 466 Aspiring Gardeners, 211-212 Birmingham Ski Club, 342 Friends of Moss Rock, 346 GBHS Mobile Adoption Unit, 101 Greenways/Pathways Expo, 375 Hoover Beautification Board, 208 Mountain Child, 341 Redemptive Cycles Bike Valet, 100 Univ of Montevallo Environmental Studies, 465
Aspiring Gardeners Booth 211 & 212 Supported by Jefferson Credit Union Presentations, tips and advice from experts. Kick start your own green thumb! Bethany O’Rear: AL Cooperative
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Greenways / Pathways Expo These groups get you OUTDOORS to explore and enjoy miles and miles of trails and sights in the region! Blanche Dean Chapter of the Alabama Wildflower Society Alabama Wildflower Society Birmingham Audubon Birmingham Botanical Gardens Birmingham Parks and Rec FreshWater Land Trust City or Hoover Le Tour de Ham Oak Mountain State Park Rail Road Park Foundation Redemptive Cycles Red Mountain Park Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve Turkey Creek Nature Preserve Vulcan Park and Museum ZYP BikeShare Village Creek Society Yoga Trekking International
Guided Hikes - Friends of Moss Rock Preserve - Booth 346 Introductory hikes to view the geology and plant life of the 350 acre nature preserve 1) Introduction to the Moss Rock Preserve: 11:00am, Sat and Sun 2) Moss Rock Backcountry Tour: 1:00pm, Sat and Sun
Fly Fishing Workshop Jim Shaw & Team Rock Climbing Wall - Idlewild Adventure Company Yoga Trekking - Yoga Trekking International Rope Bridge - Boy Scout Pack & Troop 93
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Observation Of Nature For Launching Creative Projects Sponsors: AL Baby & Child Magazine, Public Radio WBHM 90.3 FM Artists & Workshops: Willow Scott, Folded Geometric Masks Bob Carr, Good Luck Yarn Dolls Andrea Dillingham, Painted Leaf Scales Jonathan Evans, Pollock-Inspired Large Scale Splatter Painting Robby Wise and Ashton Huffstetler, Recycled Bottle Top Buttons Carolyn Fain, Clay Insects Becca Munkachy and Cherish Rood-
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house, Mixed Media Installation Amber Orr, Tissue Paper Flowers Cherish Roodhouse, Beaded Clay Bowls Willow Scott, Folded Geometric Masks Sycamore Toffel, Movement & Sound in Nature Robby Wise, Bottle Bangles Jon Woolley, Furry Features Additional activities by: AL Waldorf School, Global Movement Project, Hoops for Fitness, McWane Science Center
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A Classroom Project For Creative Recycling Sponsor: Golden Flake, Over the Mountain Journal Project: “Flocks in Migration” Participating Schools: Brock’s Gap Intermediate, Gwin Elementary, Hueytown High School, Deer Valley Elementary, Simmons Middle School, Brookwood Forrest Elementary
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Saturday Performances
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arts & culture
Foxy Style Local artist puts folk-pop twist on Moss Rock poster WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
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ost people probably wouldn’t think to paint a fox in a dress shirt and tie. But it’s that eye for the abstract that sets Alabama native Paul Cordes Wilm and his artwork apart — and made him the 2016 Featured Artist of Moss Rock Festival. Wilm has been painting colorful pieces and using recycled items to craft masterpieces for years, and he continues to push visual boundaries. “I’ve been drawing and painting ever since I can remember,” says Wilm, who seriously started painting about 15 years ago. “I’ve always had a passion for it.” Wilm says he gets his inspiration from everything, ranging from a wood board that has a unique shape from vintage ads. He even has an entire art collection centered around the state of Alabama called “Alabstractions.” “I have a sort of ‘Frankenstein’ approach
with a lot of my work, toying with two or three vintage images and combining them to make something brand new and slightly more modern,” Wilm says. His artistic style is folk-pop, combining elements like found wood, house paint and pop imagery to create his pieces. He even creates smaller ones have hooks and can even be used as key chains. “My favorites are usually my more experimental pieces,” Wilm says. It’s safe to say his colorful paintings have a style of their own. And it’s that unique style that caught the planning team’s attention for Hoover’s Moss Rock Festival. Wilm was chosen as the festival’s 2016 Featured Artist, which meant he was tasked with creating the event’s iconic poster. “I’m extremely honored,” says Wilm, who was at the first Moss Rock Festival. “I’m most
ABOVE: Paul Wilm smiles behind the poster he created for the 2016 Moss Rock Festival.
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“My favorites
are usually my more experimental pieces.” — Paul Cordes Wilm definitely excited!” For the past three years, the festival has featured memorable poster images created by local artists. Remember Susan Shoemaker’s “Dwarf Rabbit,” Darrell Ezekiel’s “Swirl Squirrel” or last year’s Chiharu Roach’s hairtangled, insect piece? These posters are used CLOCKWISE FROM TOP throughout the festival and for marketing. LEFT: “Silent Majority” Wilm wanted to continue the animal theme is house paint, collage and ink on found wood. from past years with his posters, and that fit “Ms. Diminishing Returns” right in with his artistic style. is house paint, collage “I enjoy painting the animal-headed people and ink on found wood. “Love Is Love” is ink on a lot,” Wilm says, “because they’re playful and paper (printed by Smoke might encourage someone to ask themselves, Screen Printing & Design). “Forging Ahead” is house ‘What animal am I? Which animals do I identify with?’” paint, collage and ink on fiberglass sculpture. He chose a fox as the subject for his poster “Think Green” is house artwork, putting the animal in a dress shirt and paint, collage and ink on tie, surrounded by leaves. The backdrop for the found wood. 12
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piece was an outline of the state of Alabama. But creating this work of art didn’t just happen overnight and was a collaborative effort, Wilm says. “It was fun because there were several meetings involved with the Moss Rock staff, with ideas and possibilities bouncing around,” he says. “They would tell me different elements of my past work that they enjoyed, and I’d present them with ideas. It’s usually just me making decisions, so the teamwork design approach was really enjoyable.” In addition to creating the poster for the festival, Wilm will also be showcasing his artwork there and encourages people to come check out all there is to see. “It combines environmental thinking with new and innovative concepts,” says Wilm of the Moss Rock Festival. “It also showcases so
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ABOVE: “Mr. Reusable Rabbit” is house paint, collage and ink on found wood.
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much great artistic and musical talent.” The 11th Annual Moss Rock Festival will be at The Preserve in Hoover from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6. Tickets are $7 for adults ($10 for the weekend), $3 for seniors/students and free for children 15 years old and younger. This weekend event attracts about 12,000 visitors each year and has a variety of pieces from local artists, along with a Beer Garden, The Sweetery, children activities and more.
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People can view Wilm’s artwork beyond the show, as well. He displays his paintings the first Thursday night of each month at Birmingham Art Crawl, where he’s normally located at Urban Standard. He also has a show of new works at Crestwood Coffee until Nov. 6 and a show at Lowe Mill in Huntsville that is running until December. See more of Wilm’s pieces at Paulcordeswilm.com, and get information on the festival at Mossrockfestival.com. n
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“What Next? ” Readers’ advisory services available I know there are readers who have sat back after finishing the latest installment of their favorite series or the most current title by a treasured author and wondered, “What next?” Whether you are listening to Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series and want something equally fast-paced and distinctly voiced Shannon Haddock (try Nothing Short of Dying Library Specialist by Erik Storey) or looking Fiction Department for a particular 17th Century Hoover Public Library historical fiction book set in Holland (might it be Girl With the Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier?), the Hoover Library now has a 24/7 option for you to put to good use. On our website, www.hooverlibrary.org, follow the front page button marked “Find a New Book” and you will enter the world of NoveList. This resource, supplied by local company EBSCO, is a reader/listener advisory gold mine. NoveList can be used to find fiction or nonfiction titles, children’s through adult books, along with audiobooks. It easily provides “read-alikes” for series, authors and individual titles. If you just finished Fredrik Bachman’s humorous A Man Called Ove and loved the quirky characters, NoveList will produce a list of books with equally idiosyncratic protagonists (try This is Your Life, Harriet Chance by Jonathan Evison). Parents will love the help in selecting board books for their young ones and new adult readers will be encouraged with the wide world of options outside their most favored author. Don’t get in a reading rut! If you are serious about following your favorite books, you can also sign up for monthly e-newsletters via our NextReads service. If you’d like to keep abreast of the best of travel writing, you may select “Armchair Travel.” There is also an e-newsletter for The New York Times best-seller list for fiction and nonfiction. “Tween Reads” and “Hoover Library’s New eBooks” are just two other examples. You won’t be inundated with emails, just a targeted review of the best of the best, chosen for you by librarians with your interests in mind. n
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Meet the Designer WRITTEN BY LAURA PURVIS
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’m so excited to be able to introduce myself and my new addition to the magazine. My name is Laura Purvis and I have been in the interior design business for over 15 years. I started out with a custom window treatment workroom and then moved on to full service interior design. I love helping my clients achieve the home of their dreams, and I’m so glad I have the chance to share my love of design with you each month. I hope my experience and knowledge will give you some insight into your own home and ways to make your spaces more beautiful. Now let’s talk about working with an interior designer. At some point or another, whether purchasing a new home or remaining in your current one, most homeowners find themselves facing the decision to redecorate. They have an idea of what they want and might even have a budget in mind. They are then faced with the age-old questions of “Where do I begin?” and “How do I make my vision a reality?” When homeowners need work done, professionals are immediately called in – plumbers, electricians, landscapers, etc. These are skilled individuals that are trained to perform a specific job that most other folks can’t do. Why then do so many people still shy away from using the services of a professional interior designer when making important decorative decisions and purchases for their home? Once considered a luxury for only the very wealthy, decorating services are more of a necessity for today’s busy homeowner who simply can’t afford to make costly mistakes or simply don’t have the time. Working with a professional designer should be an enjoyable experience. Selecting the right person for the job is very important, as you will be working closely with this person for weeks or maybe even months. A successful collaboration between homeowner and designer can result in a beautiful space that will be 16
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enjoyed for years to come. The final results are always much more successful when the lines of communication are open and ideas are freely discussed. To ensure Laura Purvis that you find Owner of Decorating the right Den Interiors, professional to decdens.com/laurap help you with laurap@decoratingden.com your design 205.918.8743 projects and to get the results you are looking for, keep in mind the following tips: uDuring your initial consultation, ask to review the portfolio of the designer to be assured that they are capable of working in diverse styles. Be candid with your designer regarding such important elements as priorities, timing, budgets and tastes. This is also the time to judge whether your personalities are a good fit. uStart a file of colors, patterns and designs that appeal to you. You may notice a chandelier, mirror, color combination or window treatment that you like. Once you clip and track these for a brief period, you will be better able to draw a conclusion as to your personal style. Communicate these tastes to your designer. Pinterest, Houzz and Instagram are great tools in helping you determine your style and the look you want for your home. uTake an honest inventory of your existing décor to determine which pieces you want to keep. Assess your furnishings the way you periodically review your wardrobe.
Redecorating doesn’t necessarily mean throwing everything out and starting new. If you have Grandma’s server that makes you think of her whenever you walk in the room, you might be able to incorporate that piece into the new design. Plan to keep the pieces you truly love and put others on the “to be replaced eventually” list. Your designer can also help you with those decisions. uBe honest! I always tell my clients that you have to be really honest about how you feel about the ideas presented to you. If you don’t like something, say something. If you hate purple, communicate that. You will be very upset with your designer if she shows up with a plan for purple walls in your living room! You need to be completely comfortable with yours and the designer’s choices. This is your home and you have to live there! Based upon your initial consultation, your designer should present you with fabric samples, sketches and pictures for your evaluation. Since professionals have access to a world of options unavailable in retail stores and based on conversations you have with the designer, they should be able to narrow down the number of options to be the right ones for you and your project. Remember that the first two or three designs you are shown will, in the designer’s opinion, be the best looks for your home. The last piece of advice is to enjoy the process! This can be a very exciting and positive change for you and your family and it should be fun. The most dramatic changes usually come from going outside your comfort zone a little, but if you have done your homework and chosen the right professional, your home will be a beautiful showcase for you and your family to enjoy for years to come. Most homeowners who have redecorated their home will be quick to tell you “I should have done it sooner!” I hope you have enjoyed the first edition of “Wall to Wall.” Each month I will have a featured question of the month. Send your questions to laurap@decoratingden.com with the subject “QOM” and I will choose one question and answer to be featured in the “Dear Decorator” section. n Happy Designing!
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Veterans Memorial Arbor Honors Our Veterans
Dedication of the new Veterans Memorial Arbor will be November 7, the week of Veterans Day. Aldridge Gardens deeply appreciates all individuals who have contributed to the Arbor. We also thank the City of Hoover for its support and assistance with this, as well as all our endeavors. You may still be involved in this special project by making a general donation or by purchasing a bench or a paver in honor of a veteran. Visit aldridgegardens.com for details.
Guided Bird Walk
Come to Aldridge Gardens this month to enjoy some cooler weather, to get a little exercise, and to view the fall foliage. As the busy holiday season begins, you will appreciate the tranquility and beauty of Hoover’s secret garden, tucked away just moments from bustling shopping areas.
Saturday, November 19, 8 - 10 a.m. Dr. Richard and Patricia Ryel lend their expertise and insights on a guided tour to view the many species of birds in the Gardens. This members-only event is free, but we ask that you RSVP at aldridgegardens.com.
Stress-Free Holiday Shopping at Aldridge Gardens! Frustrated with crowded malls? Want something different? Come shop with us! There are great holiday shopping opportunities at Aldridge Gardens.
Roots Garden and Gift Shop You will find unique crafts and handmade jewelry inside Roots, our petite gift shop. Art Show and Sale Don’t miss the upcoming art show and sale inside the house. On Thursday, December 8, artisans will feature original jewelry, glass art, and sculpture for purchase from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m. In the Gallery Want a distinctive gift for yourself
or someone special? The intriguing works of artist Don Stewart are featured in the gallery through November. His complex works are eye-catching and fun. As always, featured works in the gallery are for sale to the public, so this is another chance to do some holiday shopping at Aldridge Gardens! Memberships to Aldridge Gardens make terrific gifts. For more information and to purchase memberships, visit aldridgegardens. com.
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Holiday Greenery Workshop
Monday, November 28, 10 a.m. – 12 Noon $30 members/$40 non-members Limited to 20 participants Preregistration suggested at aldridgegardens.com Come to the Gardens and watch award-winning floral designers Carol B. Harris and Ricky Whitley decorate areas in the Aldridge house and out in the Gardens. Learn how to beautify your house and garden using local greenery such as yew, magnolia, holly, and nandina mixed with pinecones and berries. Bring your camera, join the fun and learn new techniques so you can reproduce the look in your own home. Bring a roll of your favorite ribbon, and our designers will get you started making bows and suggest appropriate containers. You will receive a discount at Roots Garden and Gift Shop on the day of class. The Holiday Greenery Workshop is just in time for our Holiday Greenery sale on December 3rd! Fresh cut greenery, bows and more will be available at the Gardens for purchase. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Hold your holiday party or luncheon at Aldridge Gardens! Our professional event planners can help make your day perfect. With its unique atmosphere and a variety of indoor and outdoor venues, Aldridge Gardens offers an exceptional setting for a Christmas party, a family reunion, a wedding, or a corporate meeting or retreat. For information, contact Amanda Baker, Director of Sales & Catering (205) 682-8019 ext. 103 or abaker@aldridgegardens.com. November 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine • 19
Gifts of Art
arts & culture
Event at Aldridge Gardens set for Dec. 8 WRITTEN AND PHOTOS BY ALDRIDGE GARDENS SCULPTURE AND ARTS COMMITTEE
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here can you enjoy fishing and bird-watching, a nature-walk, original art and sculpture; take a cooking class or yoga class; hear a live concert; or plan a wedding, all in one setting? Right here in Hoover, of course, at Aldridge Gardens. Ever since Aldridge Gardens opened to the public in 2002, it has been serving the Hoover community through its motto: Nature and Art in Balance. Over 80,000 people come to the Gardens every year to walk the path around the lake; to admire the enchanting bronze sculptures and installations throughout the Gardens; to educate themselves through workshops led by experts in the fields of horticulture, culinary arts, fine arts, wildlife and more. Eagle Scouts contribute with projects that enhance the dynamic experience of the Gardens. Annual events like “Whispers from the Past” celebrate Native American culture and contributions, while “Taste of Hoover” highlights the variety of culinary styles found
throughout the city. Plant sales and horticultural workshops bring the beauty of native plants to Hoover residents. Aldridge Gardens brings artists, ranging from local to international fame, here to Hoover. The “Art in the Gardens” show is an anticipated annual event. In the indoor gallery, artwork can always be found, open to the public, for sale, by different area artists. The largest collection of Frank Fleming sculptures is also available to see and enjoy year round in the gallery. On Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Aldridge Gardens will host “Gifts of Art,” the first event of its kind at the gardens. Nine Alabama artists were handselected by the Art and Sculpture Committee just for you. With pottery, woodwork, glass, iron, jewelry and painting, there is something for everyone. We welcome you to come by during your morning errands, your lunch break, or enjoy refreshments after 5 p.m. Aldridge Gardens is located at 3530 Lorna Road in Hoover. Visit Aldridgegardens.com.
Meet the artists
Mary Ann Casey, Auburn
Mary Ann Casey is a writer, painter and sculptor from Auburn. She relies on her faith and Southern roots for inspiration. Her work has been displayed all over the Southeast. “My images are promises infused with love, encouragement; instilling hope, the shoring up of hearts. I want my works to reflect individual heritage and at the same time, share my concerns for society’s connection with the environment. I desire that my work move the participant beyond a superficial level to a deeper one that provokes, heals and inspires.“
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Larry Allen, Leeds
“All the designs in my pottery are my own, but I am most inspired by Native American and African works. The technique that I use is called ‘sgraffito,’ and the theme that dominates my designs is unity. Like most people I was affected by the event of 9/11 and the lesson that I took from it was how important unity is.”
John Cleage, Birmingham
John Cleage took his first glassblowing class in 2008, and has done his best to make art glass his career. Because there is no soft glass, glassblowing in Birmingham, John has had to venture out to learn his craft. After his first class he was accepted to Pilchuck, a school outside of Seattle, started by Dale Chihuly. After more classes in Atlanta, John went back to Pilchuck and from there moved to Tucson, Ariz., to submerse himself in the glass scene for six months. After returning to the Southeast, John got a job in Atlanta, Ga., and has been there since hoping to soon move back to Birmingham and start his own glass studio.
Barbara Dollar, Hoover
“I have been designing and crafting gem and precious metal jewelry for over 30 years in the Greater Birmingham area. Inspired by nature, utilizing precious metals, copper, genuine gemstones and occasionally just an ordinary rock; I love to create pieces with an organic look. My jewelry is hand fabricated, using forging and piercing techniques, fusing and soldering; combining different metals in one piece. I also enjoy incorporating bead stringing and gemstone setting into my designs.”
Donna Leigh Jackins, Hoover
“I am a Southern, American, female artist. At age 4 (maybe 3) someone gave me a box of crayons and I’ve been making art ever since. For years I was a painter, then a paper maker, then a quilter – an art quilter. Sometimes as I play with words a poem emerges. It then becomes part of the art – part of the quilt. Original art—original poetry—that is my offering. I seek no profound statements about society; instead I would attempt to interject a sense of the positive. That’s the way I feel thus that’s the way I work.”
Joanna Sanders Earthware, Hoover
“I have always been astonished by the natural, unaltered beauty of our earth, which is why I have dedicated my life
to it, along with my two beautiful children and my husband. I’ve worked with plants for most of my professional life, but the creativity and inspiration I had could not be fully conveyed in this way. It was not until I began researching different minerals and gemstones that I found a way I could properly convey nature’s beauty through jewelry. That’s why I founded Earthwear in April of 2011, as a way of lifting the veil and presenting earth as more than just a planet, but as a muse.”
AC Reeves, Selma
“I love to take broken, discarded items and use them to make something beautiful.” Wife to Allen, mother to Lizzie and Anne Smith, thinks of herself as an artist, but probably “crafty” would be more honest, yoga instructor, realtor who flies her freak flag every day in Selma, Alabama.
Ajene Williams, Birmingham
At the age of 23, Williams has mastered the craft of carving into wax what he sees beyond the surface of his subjects. He began his art training while attending Woodlawn High School, where he was encouraged by Jena Momenee. Momenee enrolled him in the Summer Youth Program at Sloss Furnaces, where he was quickly recognized as a gifted artist. He was honored with the Emerging Artist Award at this year’s Magic City Arts Connection.
Dan Browning, Hoover
An award-winning artist and active wood worker for over 20 years, Browning is recognized as a master craftsman in the area of box making and design. He is especially known for his skill and creativity in blending various exotic woods in his pieces. Browning is the past president of the Alabama Woodworkers Guild and an active member of the West Alabama Woodworkers Association. n November 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine • 21
features
Heart of a lion George Wehby aims to help students develop grit through martial arts WRITTEN BY GRACE THORNTON PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON
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arts back then,” Wehby said. “That was when Jon Claude Van Damme and Karate Kid were the way we viewed martial arts in the U.S.” And then Royce Gracie came on the scene and showed that the little guy could beat the bigger guy in a fight on the ground. “This Brazilian kid won the whole thing,” Wehby said.
George Wehby and his students bow to each other after a class at LionHeart Academy in Hoover.
“He knew people had never seen grappling before. He used the ground and his body to control the other person like a sandwich.” It happened again. And again. “The world was kind of like, ‘What is this, we thought the big guy was going to win,’ It was the weirdest thing I’d ever seen. The grapplers were beating all these guys that were punching and kicking their whole lives,” he said. “Grappling showed the world that you can be the best boxer in the world, but once you get on the ground, all that is useless.” Wehby was intrigued and impressed. And the next thing he knew, he’d tried it himself and was sold. Over the next few decades, Wehby
kept up his training as he moved to Virginia, serving in the Marines, as an Air Marshal and in other tactical roles. He ran a martial arts academy while he was there. And now he’s opened LionHeart Academy in Hoover, a martial arts school that teaches both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a total body kind of thing,” Wehby said. “You use every muscle in your body — muscles you didn’t even know you had.” It’s non-violent and not concussive, he said. “It looks like two snakes fighting on the ground. There’s no real damaging, you’re just trying to lock someone up and control them,” he said. “It’s like chess with your body. November 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine • 23
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Young students in one of Wehby’s classes practice different maneuvers. Wehby teaches both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. Other pairs of students practice on the mat. Two students practice at LionHeart Academy as others look on.
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You can go 100 percent and not worry about hurting each other.” Wehby, 40, has been doing martial arts since he was 9, and when he switched to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he was sold. “It’s the only art that can truly deliver on the fact that a much smaller person can take a much larger person based on leverage,” Wehby said. Other martial arts have different strategies — for instance, Taekwondo is taught more like choreography, and sparring is more of a toe-tag thing, he said. Many of the other types of fighting are mostly based on learning moves and not necessarily trying them full-
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force on another person, he explained. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, “there’s no kata, there’s no theory. It’s all practical — it’s taught like a sport,” he said. Because it’s so different from the others, some people love it and some people run away from it, Wehby said. “To me, by far the biggest benefit you get from it is grit,” he said. “For children, it helps them develop mental toughness. It’s not arrogance, it’s building confidence and setting goals and taking those goals down.” That’s why he named his school LionHeart Academy. “A lion heart is the ultimate goal,” he
said. “There’s almost nothing more important than developing grit.” According to the LionHeart website, Brandy, a local mom whose son takes classes at LionHeart, said, “I can not say enough good things about George Wehby and The LionHeart Academy. Not only is he teaching my son great physical skills but he is also teaching him character.” The academy has a kids’ program and an adult program. Wehby has taught students from toddlers to masters. But he said for the kids program — called the Little Lions Program — he prefers to teach students from ages 5-12. “I’ll take a 4-year-old sometimes too if their ability to November 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine • 25
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follow directions is ready,” he said. In the kids’ classes, “the discipline of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will teach them patience needed to succeed in life,” according to the website. “The achievements of moving through the ranks of martial arts will boost their self-confidence. And the physical exercise and easy instruction will be just plain fun.”
And at 13, students begin training as adults. Adults can take either Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or MMA striking, which combines boxing, kickboxing and other martial arts. LionHeart Academy is located at 2670 Valleydale Road in Hoover. For more information visit trainbjj.com or call 205-572-5921. n
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Flu, fever and fractures An Urgent Care physician at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen addresses seasonal concerns WRITTEN BY DR. SHARON LAWRENCE
For many, November is a month reserved for football, feasts and family gatherings. Unfortunately, November is also associated with flu, fever and fractures. Since our St. Vincent’s Urgent Care patients often ask how to address such seasonal challenges, here are four fall suggestions for better health: 1. Address flu and fevers. Get a flu shot now. Although vaccines don’t always protect against every flu strain, they lessen its impact. No one should worry about getting the flu from the vaccine. Since today’s vaccine is derived from a dead virus, you can’t get the flu from the shot. Treat a child’s fever with the recommended dose of children’s acetaminophen or ibuprofen before bringing them to Urgent Care. Such treatment addresses their comfort and avoids the risk of fever-induced seizures. If the fever is lowered by arrival, we will still treat the child for high fever concerns. Please note we see children ages 3 months of age and up at St. Vincent’s Urgent Care. Since elderly adults typically don’t spike fevers, but can be easily dehydrated, seek prompt medical attention if fever occurs. 2. Plan safe holiday gatherings. Help elders navigate stairs. Remove
tripping hazards, like throw rugs. Designate adults to monitor risks to children, including alcohol, purses containing medication, turkey fryers and drowning hazards. Be attentive to unmentioned injuries. Children may not identify specific pain, but may start limping or not using an arm. An Urgent Care x-ray can settle fracture suspicions. 3. Address infections promptly. Urinary tract infections can lead to sepsis and kidney infections. Overthe-counter medications can mask symptoms of a raging infection. If you can’t see your primary care doctor right away, seek Urgent Care treatment. 4. Connect with a care continuum. Since St. Vincent’s One Nineteen is a part of St. Vincent’s Health System, we can refer patients to primary and
specialty physicians who can follow up concerns. That means our Urgent Care can be a whole family’s wellness entry point, extending through every season of the year. St. Vincent’s Urgent Care welcomes patients on its St. Vincent’s One Nineteen campus. The facility is located at 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, right off U.S. Highway 280 and U.S. Highway 119. St. Vincent’s Urgent Care is open Monday through Friday, 1 to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary. For more information, visit stvurgentcare.com or call 205-4082366. n Dr. Sharon Lawrence is an urgent care physician at St. Vincent’s Urgent Care on the One Nineteen campus. November 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine • 27
features
GRAND DESIGN
Jewelry stylist finds inspiration for business while living abroad WRITTEN BY EMILY SPARACINO PHOTOS BY PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON
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housands of miles away from home, Lauren Mashburn realized several years ago her eye for jewelry design could become more than just a hobby. While living in an expatriate community near Beijing, China, Mashburn, 44, immersed herself in local markets, where she found numerous natural stones and materials to use in styling jewelry. “I’m drawn toward natural stones and neutral colors,” said Mashburn, a selfproclaimed nature lover. “I think that’s one reason we liked Beijing so much.” Mashburn, her
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husband, Mike, and sons Will, 11, and Grayson, 13, have lived in Hoover for nearly a decade. In 2012, Mike’s job moved
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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: These bracelets blend leather with metallic and crystal details. Pictured are gold feather bracelets. In the Chinese markets, Mashburn found many natural stones, like quartz, to incorporate in her jewelry.
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the family to China for three years. “It was scary,” Mashburn said, but admitted to a change of heart after they had spent some time in their new home. “I did not want to move to China. Then, I loved it so much and didn’t want to move back.” Mashburn described the lifestyle as “different” in China, a place full of bustling markets replete with goods as diverse as the shoppers perusing them. The “great resources” for jewelry Mashburn found in the Chinese markets drew such a positive response from people that she decided to explore a new business venture, and established LillyBella in fall 2015.
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“I brought home 300 pieces of jewelry in little sacks, and I sold all but two pieces,” she said. “That’s the spark that said, ‘This is well-received.’ I just really kind of got into the wholesale retail side in the beginning of this year.” The business’s name is a combination of Mashburn’s chosen name while living in China, Lilly, and another name she liked, Bella. As a jewelry stylist, Mashburn mixes natural stones, distinctive pearls and precious metals to create original pieces of jewelry. In addition to pearls, Mashburn’s favorite stones to work with include jasper and
hematite. She said she loves sea glass, too, and often incorporates leather and suede in her pieces. “I like to find the stone first and then figure out how best to showcase it in a piece,” she said. “I strive to have unique pieces that you’re not going to see. I don’t want to follow the trend to the T.” Mashburn styles mostly bracelets and necklaces. Mashburn recently returned to China for two weeks to pick out more materials and try new design ideas. After choosing the stones, she relays her ideas for each piece to the women who make the jewelry. “It’s easier if I can see the stones and have them make my ideas while I’m there,” Mashburn said. “I will do a lot of designing for Christmas. I might have a holiday collection.” November 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine • 31
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Mashburn’s bracelets feature many different patterns, textures and combinations of neutral colors. Pictured is a hematite necklace. Mashburn said she wears her favorite pieces almost every day.
To view or shop the new fall collection, visit LillyBellaJewels.com. LillyBella jewelry is available online and at Hoover Shipping and Trade Post, The Ditsy Daisy and other retailers in Birmingham, Huntsville, Madison, Tuscaloosa, Troy, Auburn, Trussville, Florence, Orange Beach and Rome, Ga. A full list of retailers can be found at LillyBellaJewels.com. “I want to expand in Florida and Mississippi,” Mashburn said. “My first goal was 20 shops. I really like the retail side of it.” Mashburn’s work with jewelry started well before her family’s stint in China. Her first job was at a jewelry store in Huntsville when she was 17 years old. After years on a different career path, Mashburn made her way back to jewelry in an unexpected place. Now, LillyBella represents more than a business for her. “A lot of it is just a way to express style and creativity,” Mashburn said. “I love the people aspect of it. I just enjoy being at an event and seeing someone with one of my pieces on. That’s just really neat.” n
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A little girl gets clean water from a recently completed well project in India.
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magine walking miles to collect water from a river not suitable for drinking instead of turning on the faucet and reaching for a glass. Not sparkling spring water, mind you, but dirty water. Water that is unclean and potentially dangerous. That is the reality for so many in other parts of the world, and it was the call to one Hoover man to change the course of his career to help these people. While serving in Sudan in 2010 with Neverthirst, an Alabama faith-based nonprofit that works to bring clean drinking water to areas with no access, Brandon Gossett met a woman from a Sudanese village who used to walk more than three miles to collect river water. It was her only source of water. Through a translator, the lady showed Brandon the grave of her 1-and-a-half-year-old child who had died from diarrhea after drinking the dirty water. “I had a 4-year-old at home and one on the way,” Brandon recalls. “The Lord just broke me at the moment, and I knew that I could not go home and continue to live the same.” Brandon and his wife Kim, long-time Hoover residents, started early on in the life of Neverthirst as advocates and volunteers, but it was during that first mission trip with Neverthirst in 2010 and his conversation with the Sudanese woman that Brandon says he truly understood the staggering impact to those who do not have access to clean drinking water. They were no longer just numbers or statistics. They had names and faces and stories. “While I was in Mundri, Sudan (now South Sudan) we visited villages seeing projects that my family and friends had sponsored with Neverthirst,” he said. “We witnessed first hand what clean water coming to a village like that meant to the people living there. It meant life.” After this personal life-changing trip, the Gossetts became even more involved with Neverthirst by seeking donors, speaking to groups and telling the stories of those who lack access to something so readily available in the United States – clean water. According to The World Health Organization and UNICEF, there are around 663 million people around the world living without safe water. Neverthirst partners with local organizations, pastors and communities in countries like India, Cambodia, South Sudan and others to empower local communities to access and filter clean water that will continue to flow. Each project and solution is unique to the situation. Most projects involve building shallow rope pump wells, deeper wells, piped water systems or household rainwater collection systems, to name a few. Filters called Bio-Sand Filters are also used in November 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine • 35
Gossett, right, and others participate in WOD for Water, a fundraiser for Neverthirst.
Global child mortality rate
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Diarrhea kills 2,195 children every day—more than AIDS, malaria, and measles combined - World Health Organization and UNICEF
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many locations where there is access to water, but that water is contaminated and undrinkable. The device can filter bacteria and pathogens, making water safe to drink. From Neverthirst’s beginnings in 2008, their work has provided more than 300,000 people with safe drinking water. As Brandon and his family continued to volunteer and go on mission trips to bring the essential water of life to countries around the world, the director of Neverthirst took notice of the commitment and passion the family had and in 2012 approached Brandon to see if he would consider coming on board and joining the nonprofit. “I had given my life to achieving my ‘dream job’ in medical sales, but I remember him asking me to pray about the decision. I would be leaving a steady, corporate job to go work at a three-man nonprofit – a scary leap to make,” Brandon says. As the Gossett family took the time to prayerfully consider if the
move was right for them, Brandon says the Lord made it clear that he was leading him to leave his medical sales career and join the Neverthirst team. “While it was scary at first, it has been one of the biggest blessings in our life and we haven’t even looked back,” Brandon says. Recently his work with Neverthirst brought Brandon, now director of development with the company, to Cambodia where they spent the majority of time in a village with a local pastor, Pastor Deng. “We had the opportunity to build water filters with many of the local villagers, go install them in their homes with Pastor Deng, and educate them on the proper usage of the filter,” Brandon recalls. Many of the villagers expressed immense gratitude, and one villager shared with the Neverthirst team that she had prayed that the God she heard about from Pastor Deng would answer her prayer in bringing clean water to her village. November 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine • 37
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Gossett and his group clean sand, rock and gravel for a bio-sand filter to install in a home in Cambodia. Gossett said he understood the impact not having access to clean drinking water had on people after his conversation with a Sudanese woman on a mission trip in 2010. Gossett and friends smile after WOD for Water.
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When Pastor Deng was able to help her get a filter, she knew that the God he worshipped must be real and that brought her to his church. Not only is Neverthirst able to assist in bringing clean water to areas where there no is no safe drinking water, they also equip local church planters with sermons that they can use in their outreach to local villages. “It is our desire to mimic to the best of our ability the ministry of Jesus and how he often met both physical and spiritual needs,” Brandon says. “Neverthirst works to meet both needs as well, and it means the world to the people there to see others who would come from the other side of the world just to spend a week with them.” Ironically, Brandon says his recent experiences in Cambodia are not all that different from his first mission trip in 2010. “It is still so shocking to me every time I go overseas that in 2016, there are still people who do not have clean water to drink,” Brandon says. “It reminds me of why I do what I do, and why I come home and tell their stories.” Brandon also says that he has learned that we all have a role to play. Whether you work at Neverthirst, or you are a CEO, an engineer or a mechanic, we all have different skill sets — Brandon Gossett that can be used to help people. “Through telling the story of the thirsty, advocating, praying or giving, we all can play our role in the body of Christ to make His name known amongst all nations. I’ve learned my role is simply to tell the story of the people we serve at Neverthirst,” Brandon says. By sharing stories like the woman who lost her child after drinking unclean water, Brandon hopes people here at home become aware, and get involved however they can. “God may be calling you to something else, go pursue it. Maybe you’re called to help with a refugee crisis, trafficking, Bible translation, systemic problems in the U.S., homelessness, etc. Whatever it is, find something to get involved in that is meeting a physical and spiritual need,” he says. For more information on Neverthirst, visit their website at Neverthirstwater.org and follow them on social media at Facebook.com/neverthirst/. n
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features
IN GEAR,
YEAR AFTER YEAR Hydes turn motorcycle racing into family outings WRITTEN BY EMILY SPARACINO PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON
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any families spend their weekends at ball fields, watching their children play baseball, softball, soccer and a myriad of other sports. In the realm of family activities, youth sports at ballparks are the norm. But for Heidi and Jeff Hyde, and their children, Kathryn and Olivia, their weekends, particularly in the spring and the fall, unfold on motorcycle courses. “I grew up riding motorcycles,” Heidi, 48, said. “My dad was really into it.
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Sometimes, I almost think it’s like a guilty pleasure, I love it so much.” When Heidi and Jeff met and married, they started racing together. They took a break when Kathryn, 18, and Olivia, 12, were young. Kathryn, however, grew interested in the sport her parents enjoyed. “When Kathryn got older, she begged us to do it again,” Heidi said. Racing motorcycles quickly became a family affair. Earlier this year, Heidi and Kathryn decided to try the 24-Hour Challenge – a lengthy race in Maplesville designed for teams to complete in a 24 hours – as a duo. “Kathryn and I would take turns riding in 24-hour period,” Heidi said, adding the pair alternated riding two 10-mile laps. One rested and ate in their motor home, while the other rode the course, and then they would switch. “Kathryn and I decided at the last minute to go. It’s fun.” The duo’s team name this year, Shake and Bake, was inspired by the movie “Talladega Nights.” The race
started on a Saturday morning and ended on Sunday. In the past, Heidi has competed in the 24-Hour Challenge with a team. One year, she even rode with a broken foot so her team didn’t suffer. “It’s all fun to me except going without sleep,” Heidi said. “To me, that’s the hardest part.” Kathryn, who graduated from Hoover High School just before the race this year, said pairing up with her mother for the race was “really fun and really relaxed.” “We just had fun and tried to see how many laps we could do each,” Kathryn said. Fun and relaxation are two of many reasons the Hydes load up their RV and equipment trailer and journey hundreds of miles to races across the Southeast, and beyond. “As far as a family, it’s been awesome,” Heidi said. “We all do it and enjoy it. This is something that keeps us all engaged.” Races like the 24-Hour Challenge offer a family environment, where adults can socialize and still keep an eye on their children as they play on the land. “The camping aspect of it is a lot of fun,” Heidi said. “We know where our kids are ... not on the couch playing video games.” For the Hyde children, winning isn’t mandatory, but persevering is. “We don’t push them to be fast or to be first,” Heidi said. “We just push them to participate.”
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Kathryn was about 12 years old when she started racing. “My family always did it before I did it, and I just started wanting to do it again,” she said. “I just like to compete and ride with all my friends.” Kathryn attends Jacksonville State University, but said she wants to continue racing with her family on the weekends. “I think in a few years I want to do all of the national races,” she said, adding she has traveled to Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana and Minnesota in the past. “I think more families (are) involved, and there’s a lot of different kind of people. You meet people who don’t even live in your state.” With the benefits of motorcycle racing also come the challenges. The sport is not easy on the time or the wallets of its participants. Most races require whole weekends, often accompanied by long drives. Equipment needed to race – motorcycles, riding gear, trailers, fuel and more – is expensive. November 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine • 43
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And the misconception about motorcycle racing being far more dangerous than it is sometimes turns people off to the sport. “We are not riding motocross; we are riding trails through forests,” Heidi said. “It’s not that you can’t get hurt, but this is not a wild group of people. These are athletes in gear. We have so much protection on. I wish people realized it is a safer sport than they think that it is.” Jeff is faced with the ongoing challenge of maintaining all of the family’s motorcycles and prepping them for races.
“With four people riding, it’s challenging for him to keep them running,” Heidi said. “Normally, he is getting himself ready to race plus behind-the-scenes stuff. We couldn’t do it without him.” Last spring, Heidi and Jeff started coaching the Hoover High School mountain bike team, which formed two years ago. “Now, we have to juggle mountain bikes and motorcycles,” Heidi said. “Even though pace seems crazy at times, it’s a good balance.” n
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LEARNING TO BE THE LIGHT Organization seeking to impact more students in need of computers WRITTEN BY EMILY SPARACINO PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
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hen Hoover resident Robin Schultz decided to start refurbishing computers for local students in need five years ago, he knew what he wanted to accomplish, but was uncertain how his efforts would turn out. Schultz’s idea – to provide students who don’t have access to a computer at home with a refurbished computer for free – came after he met Olivia Lenamond, a student then in Hoover High School’s engineering academy. “You have to have a computer to be in the engineering academy,” Schultz said. “She said she didn’t have one.” Schultz, who has done computer work since the 1990s and owns PC Medics of Alabama, also knew Hoover City Schools was ramping up its technology initiatives, such as e-learning, which rely heavily on computer use at school and at home. “I told Olivia’s grandmother if she could get Internet access, I could provide a computer,” he said. “I thought if we do this for one person, why can’t we do it for others?” Schultz called it a “perfect storm” of events RIGHT: Hoover resident that led him and Olivia to found Learning To Robin Schultz stands between shelves of Be The Light in August 2011. computers in the room in The concept of LTBTL started as a blog which he runs Learning called “Let’s GET HOOVER ONLINE” To Be The Light inside the Artists on the Bluff facility. designed to let people know that some HCS 48
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students did not have access to broadband, and to secure three major broadband providers in the Hoover area “to provide low-cost Internet access to those families who had students in the Hoover City School system who qualified under the federal Free/Reduced Lunch Program,” according to the LTBTL website. Although Hoover’s three broadband providers declined, the Federal Communications Commission announced a mandate in November 2011 to require all broadband companies to provide low-cost services to eligible students, Schultz said. Without computers, however, the students still faced a disadvantage. Then, good news arrived. In exchange for Schultz’s company doing network and computer maintenance for Artists on the Bluff, he and Lenamond were offered computer lab space in the facility (formerly Bluff Park Elementary School) to operate LTBTL. “We’re so lucky to have this,” Schultz said of the space that, although small, serves all of the organization’s needs regarding storage, Internet access and work stations. Lenamond is at college now, but Schultz and volunteer interns from local high schools continue the work of refurbishing PCs and laptops. When they receive a computer from
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someone, they either give the person the hard drive back, or they erase the hard drive according to Department of Defense standards, Schultz said. “We are never going to give computers with personal information on them,” he added. “We’re going to make sure they’re secure.” Then, Schultz and his interns install Windows 7 and Microsoft Office on the computers. The refurbishing process takes about four to eight hours per computer. As the LTBTL sponsor, PC Medics of Alabama pays for the software for each computer, which costs $12. “Microsoft is being very generous to sell us these licenses for $6 each,” Schultz said. “We’re happy to pay for it, but if people want to help out on it, that’s great also.” In addition to giving computers to LTBTL, people can give monetarily to the organization to help cover refurbishing costs, Schultz said. To give, visit Gofundme. com/shine. Currently, LTBTL has 130 PCs and 50 laptops, a vast contrast to the number of students lined up to receive them. Schultz said the stigma that accompanies free or reduced lunch status often keeps students from stepping out to receive a computer. Also, schools’ privacy guidelines prevent them from releasing the names of students who are eligible for computers based on their free or reduced lunch status. Another stipulation of receiving a computer from LTBTL is a student must have Internet access at home.
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Att.com. Schultz said he hopes to raise enough money for LTBTL to become a non-profit organization to help defray costs associated with marketing the organization, a necessary part of spreading the word about LTBTL and its purpose. “Marketing is incredibly expensive,” Schultz said. “If we could be a non-profit, we could team up with large companies to market. It’s not cheap to become a non-profit.” And, with non-profit status, LTBTL could accept tax-deductible donations. Schultz named the organization after Christian group Newworldson’s song “Learning To Be The Light.” Also, the LTBTL business cards are inscribed with “Matthew 5:16” at the top. “We are proud of our faith, and it’s part of our name,” he said. The organization’s primary challenge now is not as much collecting PCs and laptops as it is making people aware of their availability to eligible students. With more time and exposure, Schultz is aiming to conquer that challenge and continue upward progress with LTBTL. “We want these kids to be on the same level playing field as the rest of the students,” Schultz said. “We’re very proud of what we’ve “Internet access in a home right now starts ABOVE: The door to the LTBTL room bears Bible at $40 a month,” Schultz said, adding the cost accomplished here.” verses Schultz refers to For more information, visit rises to about $60 after the introductory period. when explaining the “These computers must have Internet access.” Learningtobethelight.org, email info@ organization’s name and his purpose for starting it. learningtobethelight.org or 2BeTheLight on AT&T offers low-cost home Internet Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. n service to residents who qualify, according to Want to return to your normal life faster after surgery or medical complication? Therapy with Rehab Select can speed your recovery and help you regain your strength. Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge is more than a typical rehab inpatient facility. We feature a physician-led, adaptive program that keeps patients with us only as long as they need, and treats every person like an individual, not a diagnosis or a length of stay. You’ll receive personalized one-onone therapy.
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Haines honored by school board Kent Haines, an eighth grade math teacher at Simmons Middle School, was recently recognized at the Sep. 12 Hoover School Board meeting for being one of 11 teachers nationwide to be named a Heinemann Fellow. Jason Gaston, the district coordinator of media/public relations for Hoover City Schools, presented Haines with a Certificate of Appreciation from the school district. More than 130 applications were submitted for the Heinemann Fellowship’s two-year program. The program is for classroom teachers who are interested in doing research within their own classrooms and using the Heinemann platform to share their results. The group will meet twice a year in person to share their developing research plans and brainstorm the next steps. They have a conference call every six weeks to check on progress. Haines will also be writing four blog posts for the Heinemann site for each year of his fellowship. Haines’ particular interest is in researching how kids can develop a deeper understanding of algebraic expressions and equations. Heinemann is an educational publishing company that develops new ways to teach literacy and math. Haines’ favorite math book, Extending Children’s Mathematics, is about fractions and is published by Heinemann. Because he has been a long-time fan of Heinemann, he decided to apply for the program. 54
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SMS Choir performs at 9/11 Patriot Day Ceremony A choir of Simmons Middle School seventh and eighth grade students performed at the 9/11 Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony held at the Hoover Fire Department Station 2 on Sept. 12. The ceremony included the Pledge of Allegiance, a flag presentation, a bell ceremony at the time of the South Tower Collapse, a moment of silence to recognize those who were lost, and the National Anthem performed by the SMS choir. The students who participated in the ceremony included: Alexis Aspito, Riley Brophy, Mary Buford, Kaitlyn Caldbeck, Paula Calderas, Matthew Casey, Cheyanne Chadwell, Kathryn Chambers, Rebecca Clark, Aryona Clay, Brady Coltrane, Ross Cooley, Chloe Cope, Sadie Cope, Kennedi Crum, Aulana Dudley, Christopher Dutton, Anna Lane Elmore, Griffin Feazell, Natalia Ferrer, Allie Ford, Madee Frier, Karina Garcia Martinez, Blakley Glover, James Haberland,
Hunter Hallmark, Liam Harrell, Shekinah Harris, AJ Hazel, Taleen Hejazen, John Hickman, Amiya Holt, Paine Horton, Ali Hyde, Mary Grace Isbell, Alexis Johnson, Elsa Johnston, Aarian Jones, Camden Jung, Ella King, Adam Lepkowski, Brooke MacQuarrie, Hannah McCain, Luke McNeill, Kelsey Minor, Madalyn Minor, Lily Morgan, Annabelle Morrison, Ella Nunn, Mena Orso, Caroline Owen, Jonica Owen, Matthew Parrish, Veronica Patrick, Kaelin Pettit, Emma Pittman, Justin Rau, Trey Rayfield, Amelia Richey, Morgan Riley, Haley Robinson, Patrick Roper, Hannah Roquet, Maria Rumore, Aiden Rupp, Olivia Sasser, Peter Shen, Abigail Shipley, Makele Silas, Allie Simmons, William Simpson, Noah Small, Mary Claire Vaughan, Angelina Venters, Jasmine Wadsworth, Jackson White, Wyatt Wilbanks, Crystal Williams, and Alexis Williams. They are under the direction of Choir Director Dan Cater.
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Teens have the highest crash rate of any group in the United States. Alabama Association for Justice is comprised of lawyers who are committed to the proposition of doing well by doing good, and who are fostering positive relationships with the public by serving and giving to others in need. Distracted driving kills more than 5,000 people and injures nearly 450,000 more nationally each year. The ALAJ is part of a national effort to reach more than 100,000 drivers this year with the message to “End Distracted Driving.” The Alabama Association for Justice is a plaintiffs’ attorney organization that represents the needs of consumers and businesses seeking redress through the courts.
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Everett appointed to Autism Coordinating Council Prince of Peace Church’s Formation Director Megan Everett has been appointed by Gov. Robert J. Bentley to the board of directors of the Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council for a two-year term. She will represent parents of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children aged 11-17. This council was created in 2009 to develop and implement a statewide, comprehensive, interagency system of care for individuals with ASD and their families. Two of the council’s current priorities are obtaining insurance coverage for ASD and funding for Autism Regional Centers. Everett created POP’s first special education religious education program in 2008, one year after joining our
faith formation programs offered to children and adults at POP and co-teaches the school’s eighth grade Confirmation class. Last year, 894 children were enrolled in POP’s formation programs. Prior to joining us, Everett was assistant principal at Holy Family Cristo Rey High School, taught high school and developed assessment and testing programs for the Indiana Department of Education. She holds a BA and MEd from Indiana University, a MA in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University and parish staff. It’s the only individualized anticipates completing a Master of Divinity from Loyola in 2017. religious special education program Everett lives in Helena with her in the Birmingham Diocese and husband Ken, daughter Bailey and son serves 14 students from ages 3 to 16. Kenny. In addition, she manages all of the
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American Family Care to Sponsor School System Awards November 17 Luncheon to be held at Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel American Family Care is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the 2015-16 Hoover City Schools Employee of the Year Award, to be recognized at the November Chamber Luncheon. This prestigious award will be presented to this year’s most outstanding employee of Hoover City Schools. The award focuses on support personnel throughout the school system and is separate from the Hoover City Schools Teacher of the Year program. The winners of this award are presented a beautiful engraved plaque and their name is engraved on a perpetual plaque housed at the Hoover Board of Education. Previous winners, from 19962015 include: Charlene Young, Jerry Davis, Rosemary Stroud, Brenda Ferrell, Carolyn Gibson,
Bachelor’s degree from Pam Franklin, Rhonda Troy University. McBay, Sotonia Williams, Chris Riney, Her career has spanned almost the full Donna Henderson, Beth spectrum of K-12 and Tortorici, Jacqueline higher education, having Smith, Mary Jo Powell, worked as a classroom Connie Fields, Darlene teacher, a principal, Sommers, Brenda an assistant professor Butters, Charles and prior to Hoover, Crowder, Dena Fore and Kathy Murphy, Superintendent of Brian Fancher. Hoover City Schools Superintendent of Monroe County Schools Superintendent Hoover City Schools, in south Alabama. Dr. Dr. Kathy Murphy will be the Murphy has demonstrated great featured speaker for the November ability to collaboratively approach Chamber Luncheon where she will challenges, recognize opportunities present the “State of the School and create meaningful dialogue System” address. Dr. Murphy about our children and their comes to Hoover with an extensive education. Perhaps her biggest background in education. She accomplishment, she will tell you, is earned her Doctorate, Master’s her daughter Connor: a classicallyand Education Specialist degrees See AWARDS on page 6 from Auburn University; and her
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AVL: The Alabama Virtual Library The Alabama Virtual Library, AVL, is a statewide digital library available to all of Alabama’ s citizens. Over 100,000 publications and resources which include journals, Bryce Thornton, newspapers, Hoover Public Library magazines, reference Business Department material and books can be accessed 24/7 through AVL. A few examples of AVL’s most popular searches include: * Product reviews from accessing Consumer Reports via the MASTERfile Premier Database. * Real business plans via the Gale Virtual Reference Library. * A variety of consumer health-related information via Alt Healthwatch, Medline Plus or PubMed To visit the Alabama Virtual Library, go to http://www.avl.lib.al.us/ Bryce Thornton is the Business Librarian at Hoover Library. You can reach him at 4447816 or brycet@bham.lib.al.us.
Coffee & Contacts Schedule Second Thursday of each month, 7:30 to 9 a.m. November 10, 2016 — Business Resource Group at Park Crest Events December 8, 2016 — AlaTrust Credit Union January 12, 2017 — Penn MutualAlabama Agency
April 13, 2017 — Grade Power Learning May 11, 2017 — Homewood Suites - Riverchase June 8, 2017 — Ridge Crossing Apartments July 13, 2017 — Available
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Luncheon Sponsorships Normally held the 3rd Thursday of each month, 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon — NOW Meeting at Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel November 17, 2016 — American Family Care
December 15, 2016 — America’s First Federal Credit Union
Business After Hours Schedule Fourth Thursday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m. January 26, 2017 — America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses February 23, 2017 — Benchmark Physical Therapy March 23, 2017 — Painting With a Twist April 27, 2017 — Available
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A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the newly remodeled The Kenzie Apartment Homes, located at 4501 Old Caldwell Mill Road, Birmingham 35242, just south of the Cahaba River. Shown cutting the ribbon is Manager Amy McGill as Assistant Manager Mysti Disko holds the bow. They are joined by several associates and staff members, as well as several Hoover Chamber ambassadors. The Kenzie Apartments can be reached at (205) 991-9507, or contact Amy at amcgill@ trinity-pm.com. www.LiveatTheKenzie.com
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the new office of ERA-King Real Estate, at 3075 John Hawkins Parkway in Hoover 35244. Shown cutting the ribbon is owner Everett King, as his wife Anna holds the bow. They are joined in the celebration by dozens of real estate professionals and associates, as well as a number of Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. ERA-King Real Estate can be reached through Broker Anna-Marie Ellison at (205) 979-2335 or anna-marie@era-king.com
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held September 21 at the new Seva Salon, located inside Walmart at 5335 Highway 280, Birmingham 35244. Shown with the scissors (white blouse and dark skirt) is owner Rozina Karmali. She is joined by a host of friends, relatives, and associates, as well as a few Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. Seva can be reached at (205) 730-1489, or rozinakarmali@gmail.com.
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House was held Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the new location of Peoples Bank of Alabama, located in the 1800 Building at International Park. Shown cutting the ribbon is Board Chairman Jasper Estes, as Birmingham President Chuck Herndon holds the bow. Holding the ribbon are Loren Traylor of Birmingham Business Alliance and Peoples Bank Relationship Manager Rodney Berry. Also shown on the front row are Hoover City Councilman Joe Rives, and Angela Jackson. Shown on the back row are Candace Hooten, Director Dick Lee, Board President Tim Williams, and Director Whit Drake. The event was attended by dozens of associates, clients, and chamber ambassadors. Peoples Bank can be reached at (205) 438-7166. www.PeoplesBankAL.com
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the new Perfect Note event center, featuring live music, entertainment, and dining. Shown cutting the ribbon are the owners, Tremayne Thompson, as his wife Karen holds the bow. They are joined by several staff members and a great turnout of chamber ambassadors. All guests were treated to a demonstration of live jazz music and a great meal. Perfect Note can be reached at (205) 986-7280 or tkproductionsandevents@gmail.com. The website is www. perfectnotelive.com.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the newly renovated Hawthorne at Wisteria Apartment Homes, located at 2870 Regal Circle in Hoover, just off Wisteria Drive. Shown cutting the ribbon is Millane North as Laura Hayworth holds the bow. They are joined by several associates and Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. Newly elected Hoover City Councilman Derrick Murphy is shown in the dark suit at the curb. Hawthorne at Wisteria can be reached at (205) 979-5669 or HWisteriaApts@ HRPLiving.com. See their website at www.hawthorneatwisteria.com
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Devin Errett WEBB Payroll www.webbpayroll.com
Jason Sutherland Walmart SuperCenter Highway 280 www.walmart.com
The Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees Joe Thomas, Chairman, Capstone Financial Group Terri Q. Williams, AT&T Alabama* Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union* Lisa Worley, Anchor Insurance Agency* John Lyda, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ken Leatherwood, Bright House Networks Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center Lori D. Moler, Children’s of Alabama* Gregg Maercker (Ret), First Commercial Bank Mark Garnett, HealthSpring of Alabama, Inc. Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall Paul Dangel, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Jerry Cross, Jefferson County EIDA* Henry King, King Acura Dan 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, Morningside of Vestavia* Dan Ellis, TASC* *Designates a Past President of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce
Terri Q. Williams AT&T www.att.com
The Board of Trustees Eric Land, ABC 33/40 Television Steve Swofford, Alabama Credit Union Kelvin Johnson, Alabama Gas Corporation/Alagasco Timothy C. Lee, M.D., MPH, Alabama Heart & Vascular, P.C. Lesley Searcy, Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund Leroy Nix, Alabama Power Company Jabo Waggoner, Alabama Senate, District Sixteen Linda Cencula, Avadian Credit Union Steve Nix, AlaTrust Credit Union Jimese Harkley, America’s First Federal Credit Union Randy Johansen, American Family Care Nate Wood, BB&T Bank Robert P. (Rob) Fowler, Balch & Bingham LLP Deborah Stephens, Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Ken Crow, Belk at Riverchase Galleria Doug Hovanec, Belliniís Ristorante & Bar/Revolve Kitchen & Brew Ashfaq Taufique, Birmingham Islamic Society Patty Barron, P.E., Birmingham Water Works Leanne Messer, Brookdale Place University Park Bud Cason, Bud’s Best Cookies Paul Huckeba, C B & S Bank Steve Varieur, Chateau Vestavia Retirement Community David Jackson, Chick-Fil-A Mike Warren, Children’s of Alabama Bobby Haynes, Costco Wholesale Tamara Harrelson, Covenant Classic Schools Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel
Corporation Antonio D. Sankey, Eagle Strategies/ New York Life Ricky Brooks, Express Oil/Tire Engineers Cody Burns, FOX 6 WBRC Debbie Hultquist, Fresenius Medical Care Molisa Moss, Galleria Woods Retirement Community Terry Turner, Esq., Gentle, Turner & Sexton Alicia Strange, Gold’s Gym Alice Johnson, Grandview Medical Center Hal Humphrey, P.E., Gresham, Smith and Partners David Porter, Greystone Golf & Country Club Jinni Lacey, RN, HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital Neil Thakor, Holiday Inn - Hoover Corey Raley, Homewood Suites Riverchase Kerry Bradley, Hoover Tactical Firearms David Arnott, Hyatt Place - Hoover Dawn Simmons, Jake’s Soul Food Cafe Amy Strayer, Jason’s Deli Tony Cooper, Jimmie Hale Mission Dwight Burrell, Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff, Marriott International, Inc. Bridget Baughan, McDonald’s Jeff McDowell, McDowell Security Services, LLC Keith Pennington, Medical West Stan Minner, Momentum Telecom David Brown, Office Depot Todd Beegle, On Tap Sports Café Carol Adkins, OnTime Service
José Rivera-Crespo, Outback Steakhouse Horace Moss, Papa Murphy’s Pizza Chuck Herndon, Peoples Bank of Alabama Dr. John R. Phillips, III, PT Orthodontics Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Thomas A. Martin, Riverchase Galleria Andy Davis, St. Vincent’s Health System Kyle Hogan, Sam’s Club Sam Dillender, Santek Waste Services Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Schaeffer Eye Centers Sarah Turner, Signature Homes Clarence “Brother” Moss, Steak ‘N Shake Alain Gallet, Terracon Monique Holiness, The Home DepotInverness Mark Hamilton, The Home DepotRiverchase Alison Lindsay, WIAT-42 News Darin Boykin, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 150 Jason Sutherland, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 280 Greg Livingston, Walmart Market, Lorna Road Charles Waldrep, Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC Devin Errett, Webb Payroll Service, Inc. 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.
New Members — August 2016 Alabama Family Eye Care Dr. Jennifer M. Craig - 733-0507
Chick-Fil-A - The Grove Jeffrey Foster - 404-513-4895
The Benton Apartment Homes Terri Flowers, Community Manager 822-3927
Cort Furniture Chet Deuser - 588-0470
The Cajun Cleaver Sonja Hall, Catering & Special Events 444-0496
East 59 Vintage & Café Anna Brown, Manager/Owner - 838-0559 Elite Fitness & Figure Gregory Hasberry - Inverness - 206-562
Customs Café Teresa White, Owner/Operator - 987-0176 ERA King Real Estate Anna-Marie Ellison, Broker - 979-2335 Direct Auto & Life Insurance Cindy Hartwig - 715-8390
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Upcoming Events
November and December 2016 NOVEMBER November 3: Economic Development Committee Meeting. Visitors Welcome! November 3: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Open House & Ribbon Cutting at East 59 Vintage & Café, 200 Municipal Lane, Hoover (inside the Hoover Library). (205) 838-0559 or amber@east59.net
November 10: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Park Crest Events, 2030 Little Valley Road, Hoover 35216. Contact Jodi Lombardo at (205) 966-7275 or jodi@parkcrestevents.com. www. parkcrestevents.com. Sponsored by Business Resource Group (BRG).
November 17: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hyatt RegencyThe Wynfrey Hotel. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, November 14. 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 $25.00 for non-members or for those without reservations. Lisa@ hooverchamber.org November 24: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! (No Business after Hours in November/December)
December 14: 4:30 p.m. Chamber Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! December 15: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hyatt RegencyThe Wynfrey Hotel. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, December 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 $25.00 for non-members or for those without reservations. Lisa@hooverchamber. org
DECEMBER November 10: 11:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting at Sonology Hearing Aid Clinic, 3055 Independence Drive, Homewood 35209 (across Hwy 31/Independence Drive from Alabama Outdoors). Contact Rachel Lynch at (205) 313-0395 or rcmcgehee@ gmail.com. www.sonologyhearing.com (McCool and Bhuta Ear Nose & Throat is the sign on the building).
December 1: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee Meeting. Visitors Welcome!
December 8: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at AlaTrust Credit Union, 1810 Merchants Drive, Hoover 35244 (Across from Samís Club). Contact Shelley McLaughlin at McLaughlin@alatrustcu.com or (205) 397-3405 for information. www.alatrustcu.com
December 23-26: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! (The office will be closed Friday-Monday for Holidays) December 30 to January 2, 2017: HAPPY NEW YEAR! (The office will be closed Friday-Monday for Holidays)
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
Joe Thomas, Capstone Financial Group, 2015 President
Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation, 2016 President
Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall, 1st Vice President
Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Services 2nd Vice President
Megan Randolph, CPA, Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, Treasurer
Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group, Secretary
Lori Schommer, City of Hoover, City Liaison
Terry Turner, Esq. Gentle, Turner & Sexton, Legal Counsel
Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union
Paul Dangel Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel
Ira Levine, CCIM, Levine & Associates
Tynette Lynch Aldridge Gardens
Gregg Maercker, First Commercial Bank
Reginald Jeter, J.D. Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center
Terry Shea, Wrapsody
Members: continued from page 4 The Haven Apartment Homes Lacrecia Hill, Community Manager 988-9266 Hoover City Councilman Casey Middlebrooks, Ph.D. - 243-5409 Lee-Rodgers Tires Bill Rodgers, President - 322-8552
Le-Vel Meg Baker, Brand Promoter - 307-9016
RE/MAX Advantage South Margie Beth - 234-2906
Lionheart Academy George Wehby, Owner - 572-5921
Seva Rozina Karmali, Owner - 730-1489
Merrill Lynch William Lynch, Financial Advisor 298-7478
Swamp Monster BBQ Michelle O’Connor - 403-2076
Awards: continued from page 1 trained Opera singer now pursuing her Master’s degree in New Mexico. Networking begins at 11:15 a.m., with the meeting starting sharply at noon. The Luncheon is $20.00,
payable at the door, or $25.00 for those without reservations. Those who make reservations and simple do not show will be invoiced for the luncheon, as the chamber makes guarantees to the Hyatt
Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel based on the number of reservations. Cancellations are accepted until the morning of the luncheon with almost any reason accepted. Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey
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Hotel is located at 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244. Free parking is adjacent to the hotel in the open parking lot, or use the free North Parking Deck for sheltered parking.
SPOTTED The Riverchase Women’s Club
The Riverchase Women’s Club met Sept. 16 at the Riverchase Country Club. Attendees heard from Sassy Sisters Bonnie Powell and Carol Ethridge about “Tailgate Tidbits.” (Photos by Emily Sparacino) Linda Carey and Nance Kohnen.
Ann Holt and Traci Fox.
Patsy Martens, Marie Teague and Hilda Posey.
Debbie Norberg, Robin Minor and Laura Cunningham.
Joy Patterson, Augusta Cash and Beth McRae.
Heather Bennett, Suzanne Stewart and Lark Livingston.
Paula Jetton, Janet White, Alma Berry and Vanessa Berry.
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Senior Sock Hop Residents revisited a bygone era during the Hoover Senior Center’s Sock Hop on Sept. 16. Guest appearances included Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley. (Photos by Emily Sparacino)
Susan Gilliland, Shirley Shaw, Jane Holder and Alice Ann Karns.
Anna Rose, Lee Ann and Lee Maniscalco with Odessa Usher.
Anne Albright and Faye Smitherman.
Ann Frazier, Betty Arnold and Jean O’Kelley.
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Anthony Coppola and Fran Hoggle.
Ron and Jan Christman with Betty and Dick Baumgarten.
June Williams, “Elvis” and Sue Cole.
Dan Phifer and Richard Magnani.
“Buddy Holly” and Jean O’Kelley. Bob and Donna Wiltsey.
Linda Bates and Betty Franklin.
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The Preserve Jazz Festival The Preserve in Hoover saw an influx of people Sept. 17 for the 2016 Preserve Jazz Over The Mountain Music Festival with “Masters of Fusion” featuring Alex Bugnon, Gerald Veasley and Chieli Minucci. (Photos by Emily Sparacino)
Henry McEwen, Dee Sherman, Jo-Ellen Karazim, Alesia Pruitt and Joe Sweeney.
Alesia Pruitt, Dee Sherman, Gerald Buford, Jo-Ellen Karazim, Jenee Spencer and Joe Sweeney.
Pam Thornton and Tina Parker.
Jackson, Mike and Maggie Boyd.
Wyetta Jordan and Myron Robinson, Avaria Jordan and Ashline Jordan.
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Mariah Webster.
George McBride and Sonja Carter.
Amelia Jones, Evelyn Bentley and Scarlet Hernandez.
Doris Rodgers.
Jack Denver.
Christy and Butch Bosworth.
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Retired Teachers Luncheon Nearly 20 retired Riverchase Middle School teachers gathered at the Greystone Legacy Clubhouse on Sept. 27 for a luncheon. (Photos by Emily Sparacino)
Martha Ann Doyal, Lynn Yeager, Edwina Cameron and Melba Marshall.
Dot Porter, Shelia Chambers, Claire Larkin and Jen Eubanks.
Emily Fulmer and Chris Turner.
Claire Larkin, Anne Thompson and Lynn Yeager.
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Jackie Brush and Edwina Cameron.
Lynn Yeager, Anne Thompson and Hendree Moore.
Betsy Britain, Chris Turner and Pat Romano.
Sherri Mewbourne and Lynn Yeager.
Patti Stanford and Mary Love Dearman.
Martha Ann Doyal, Judy Barnett and Chris Turner.
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Rockin’ Tots story-time Children and parents gathered for rocking and reading at Rockin’ Tots at the Hoover Public Library on Sept. 7. (Photos by Clarke Stackhouse)
Kerri, Lane and Claire Willson
Thomas and Glinda Freeman
Keaton Glover, Sarah Akers, Terri Emerson, Brinlee Emerson and Baleigh Emerson
Matthew and Krsiti Wolfe
Reed Harvell
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Peyton Lee and Paula Webb
Angela and Ethan Lindsey
Natalie and Will Hannah
Monday at the Movies A group of residents gathered at the Hoover Public Library on Aug. 29 for Monday at the Movies, where they snacked on popcorn while watching a movie. (Photos by Emily Sparacino) Frances Arrington and Mary Jordan.
Margaret and Karl Reed.
Bob and Peggy Thompson.
Norma Woods, with Jim and Gaile Ketchersid.
Tweety Byrd.
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2016 Bluff Park Art Show The Bluff Park Art Show drew hundreds of people to the Bluff Park community on Saturday, Oct. 1 to browse dozens of booths. (Photos by Heather Skaggs and Emily Sparacino)
Sidney Carter with president Tommy Sanderson
Nathan Byars and Kristin Canan
Erin, Carolyn, Oliver and Ryan Chambers.
Brian and Paige Greer.
Shannon Wille and Lise Brown
Lynne Crocker, Joan Crocker and Pat Pate
Debra Rust, Korando Mendez, Brandy Mendez, Amyrria Thomas and Breuana Brown
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Jennifer Colbaugh with Sammy and Sofie
Jackie Wesson, Theresa Richerson and Vicki Lewis
Sarah Perry, Daniel Moore, Cary Moore, David Moore (in back)
Kami Watson
Paige Manguiat.
Christina, Charlotte and Olivia Grey Davis.
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2016 Bluff Park Art Show The Bluff Park Art Show drew hundreds of people to the Bluff Park community on Saturday, Oct. 1 to browse dozens of booths. (Photos by Heather Skaggs and Emily Sparacino)
Brian and Paige Greer
Karl Vailey and Jason Wood
Leslie Lockhart
Ginnie Stewart and Phyllis Lawrence
Cindy Cail
PEDIATRICS WEST- McADORY welcomes our newest physician
DR. LIZ LEWIS All our doctors are now accepting new patients ages newborn to 18 years
PED I ATRI C S W EST Mc Ador y Pictured above are Pediatrics West-McAdory physicians: (from left) Charlotte Prejean, Tracy Brookings and Abby Allen
4730 Bell Hill Road Bessemer, Alabama 205.426.3010
P E D I AT R I C S W E S T ChildrensAL.org/pediatrics-west
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Marketplace Hoover’s Magazine • 205.669.3131
Acceptance Loan Company, Inc. Personal Loans! Let us Pay Off Your Title Loans! 224 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham 205-663-5821 B&J Metal Fabricators Professional sheet metal replacement and fabrication on classic cars/trucks. $65.00/hour for labor Parts/supplies additional Quotes based per job. Media blasting available. Powder coating coming soon. Montevallo area. (205)665-4687 (205)296-9988 HIGH SPEED INTERNET BY EXEDE! Free installation. No credit check. No credit card required. Call for more Specials! Call TODAY: 205-471-9961 FIREWOOD-OAK or HICKORY Pick up - only 6 cents per pound. Commercial and Residential delivery also available. Columbiana Wood Products 21421 Hwy 25, Columbiana (205) 671-5202 Welder Training Short Term Licensing Call for Details 866-432-0430 ESDschool.com Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. www.fowlerauction.com (256) 420-4454 Montgomery Stockyard Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in Clanton. Call Lane at 205-389-4530. For other hauling arrangements, contact Wes in Harpersville 205-965-8657 AFFORDABLE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET Available where you live! Call Today for this Limited Time Offer! www.pbsinternet.com 800-266-4409.
Professional Sitter 22 yrs experience in healthcare. Excellent people skills. Enjoy helping people. Duties/ experience includes: Personal hygiene, light housekeeping, etc. Will consider live-in. Rent-A-Sitter 205-253-4320 EDUCATOR OSHA Training is the Law! Franchise is available in your area. Call 706-264-2220 or www.safetytrainingse.com CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/Pelham Call Stephen (205)663-2822
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1BD Fully Furnished Weekly Rates Starting at $170 Free Utilities. No Credit Check. Two Budgetel locations at 1902 Highway 31 South, Hoover 205-985-9117 and 5249 Highway 280 East, Birmingham Call 205-991-0100 or www.budgetel.com ONLINE AUCTIONS www.GTAOnlineAuctions.com 205-326-0833 Granger, Thagard & Assoc. Jack F. Granger #873 House For Rent 3/2 in Calera W/D Hook-ups, One Car Garage, Dishwasher. Rent $1150. 205-433-9811
OFFICE ASSISTANT PELHAM AREA Answering phones, filing, cleaning office, ordering & selling parts. Start: $8.65/hr, benefits after 90 days. Send resume to 205-985-8804 or Joel@advancecutting.com. No Job Too Big or Too Small! New Construction or Remodel. Call Advantage Electric 205-876-4269 JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! AIDT is seeking qualified applicants for outstanding jobs statewide. All at NO COST to you! www.aidt.edu/jobs Fork Lift Mechanic Needed must have own tools and five years experience. Apply in person: 1105 7th St N, Clanton or call for appointment (205)755-4570
Residential Roofing Specialists Shingles, Copper, & All Metal Roofing. Over 30 years’ experience. Versatile Contractors, Inc VCI@bellsouth.net Earl Simpson 205-965-1500 Paul Jackson 205-369-8278
Commercial Office Building For Sale or Lease 400 Lay Dam Road, Clanton w/acreage, brick building, paved parking lot. Close to new hospital. Call: 205-420- 2494 or email: mwaldrop@rwbrad.com.
Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website www.capstonedentalassisting. com or call (205) 561-8118 and get your career started!
Cash in on High Gold Prices! We Buy Gold! Huge selection of Vintage Jewelry! Layaway for Christmas. Cash World Pawn & Jewelry Corner of Hwy 280 & 119 205-995-1018
Automation Personnel Services Hiring IMMEDIATELY For: Automotive Assembly, General Labor, Production, Clerical, Machine Operator, Quality, Carpentry, Welder, Foundry Positions In: Calera, Clanton, Pelham, Bessemer, McCalla Walk-in applications accepted. Clanton (205)280-0002 Pelham (205)444-9774
CAGLE SOD FARM 419 Hybrid Bermuda • $1.35 sq.yd. Meyers Zoysia • $2.50 sq.yd. Empire Zoysia • $3.00 sq. yd. DELIVERY AVAILABLE 662-365-3152 www.caglesod.com
APPLY NOW! Baugh Ford in Clanton is Hiring Salespersons and Internet Sales Manager Email cover letter/resume to autojobsclanton@gmail.com Fax to (205)755-6443 Or apply in person.
HIRING Production Workers in McCalla IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Various shifts, temp-to-hire positions! Apply online at: www.adeccousa.com or call our office at 205-497-6400 ext. 2033
Bibb Medical Center & Nursing Home Currently Recruiting For: •Medical Lab Tech Full-time position, requires 2 year associates degree. •Medical Technologist Full-time, 7 on-7 off, blood bank experience required. Apply at:
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT World Heritage www.whhosts.com 1-800-888-9040 or 404-307-8830 info@world-heritage.org Looking for Childcare?? Riverside Baptist Church Early Learning Center in Helena is now enrolling kids 6 weeks-4K. Call now to schedule a tour! 205-426-1910 TARGET AUCTION. Advanced Real Estate Marketing. 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com
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Hospital Information Desk 208 Pierson Ave., Centreville, AL Email resume: bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter.com Or Apply Online: bibbmedicalcenter.com Bibb Medical Center & Nursing Home Now Hiring For: RN • Labor & Delivery PM - F/T position AL RN license required. Apply at: Hospital Information Desk 208 Pierson Ave., Centreville, AL Email resume: bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter.com Or Apply Online: bibbmedicalcenter.com Bibb Medical Center & Nursing Home Now Hiring For: Dietary Manager • Full time For Long term care and acute care hospital. Responsible for food service for patient care and non-patient care Apply at: Hospital Information Desk 208 Pierson Ave., Centreville, AL Email resume: bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter.com Or Apply Online: bibbmedicalcenter.com IMMEDIATE POSITION AVAILABLE CLASS-A & CLASS-B ROUTE DRIVERS WELL-ESTABLISHED 100+ YEAR COMPANY NOW HIRING ROUTE DRIVERS. HOME NIGHTS/ WEEKENDS. LOOKING FOR HARD WORKING DRIVERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM. CLEAN MVR/BG CHECK REQUIRED. COMPETITIVE PAY/BENEFITS: BCBC, 401K, PAID HOLIDAYS/ VACATION, COMPANY FURNISHED UNIFORMS. CALL 205-425-1711 OR EMAIL: adria.lupien@bhtonline.com
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DELIVERY DRIVERS Local Grocery Distributor in Alabaster seeking qualified drivers. Delivery/unloading to multiple locations. Mon-Fri work week. Requirements: Valid DL, clean driving record. Benefits: Competitive wages, bonuses, benefits, opportunity for advancement. BTC Wholesale Distributors Call 205-397-1782 BURGER KING JOIN OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM Schuster Enterprises, Inc., a Franchisee of Burger King, is looking for Management professionals who have a desire to join a team where people are the most important asset, where growth is based on ability and where opportunity is abundant. Benefits: Competive Wages, Health & Life Insurance, Paid Vacations, 401(k). Apply online at: www.jointeamschuster.com. (EOE - DRUG FREE WORKPLACE). JOIN OUR TEAM! MAINTENANCE ENGINEER FOR A BURGER KING FRANCHISE Schuster Enterprises, Inc., a Franchisee of Burger King, is looking for a person with skills in HVAC and Refrigeration, Light Electrical and Plumbing. •Competitive Wage based on skills and experience, annual reviews. •Health and Life Insurance •401 (k) Profit Sharing Plan •Paid Vacations •Maintenance Vehicle & Tools furnished FOR INTERVIEW CALL DAVID STEVENS (706)563-3066 (EOE—DRUG FREE WORKPLACE) PAINT CREWS Nationally branded painting company for subcontractor work in the Birmingham area. Must have own insurance, equipment & vehicle. CertaPro Painters 205-277-9999 Chase Learning Center in Pelham is NOW HIRING. •FT/PT Nursery •PT After School $8 per hour. 5 days per week. Great for college students. 205-620-1616
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Masters Level Counselor needed part time. Chilton County Treatment Center 205-755-3400
Coal Yard Bar & Grill Now Hiring Experienced servers & bartenders Apply in person: Tuesday-Saturday, 2pm-4pm at The Coal Yard 4085 Helena Rd. *No Phone Calls Please* Ready to Work for the #1 Brand in the World? Now Hiring Class A-CDL Drivers for Coca-Cola Bottling United. Go to www.cocacolaunited.com to apply! COLUMBIANA HEALTH & REHAB LPN Charge Nurse PRN 12 hour shifts Excellent Salary. Interested applicants should send resume to: shannon.bell @northporthealth.com Coosa Valley Medical Center OR Nurse Manager RN (Labor/Delivery): 3-11pm RNs (Surgical Services): day-shift RNs (Med/Surg): all-shifts RNs (Geriatric/Psych): Sign On Bonus. Email resume to: Janean. Crawford@cvhealth.net or to apply, go to www.cvhealth.net DCH Health System Caring. For Life. $5,000 *Sign-on Bonus for full time RNs *For More Info Contact Annie.Miller@dchsystem.com Apply online at: www.dchsystem.com IMMEDIATELY HIRING FOR: Warehouse, Production & Automotive Assembly in Calera and Clanton. Temp-to-Hire positions, great pay rates! Clanton (205)588-6716 Birmingham (205)822-8234 Apply online: www.elwoodjobs.com $3000 SIGN ON BONUS NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT, is accepting applications for local drivers in the Calera and Leeds, AL, area. Must have class A CDL, good driving record,
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1 yr verifiable tractor trailer experience. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-668-3316. THE FISH MARKET RESTAURANT CASHIERS & SERVERS NEEDED. NOW HIRING HAPPY People with GREAT Attitudes! Must be Flexible/Hours Vary Apply in Person ONLY Hwy 280 & Hwy 31 Locations PLANT MAINTENANCE POSITION Desired Skills: •Minimum 10-years experience in plant industrial maintenance environment (mechanical/ hydraulics/electrical/fabrication/ pneumatic) •Strong electrical trouble shooting skills in high-voltage as well as low-voltage •Ability to work on PLC is required Apply At: Foley Products, Clanton or online: www.foleyproducts.com Foley Products Company is an EOE. Now taking applications for: •Cook •Bartender •Waitress •Line Dance Instructor for growing business in Clanton. 205-755-4949 or 334-235-0228 NOW HIRING! Full-Time Assistants Full & Part-Time Teacher Positions Grace Community School and Daycare For more information, visit our website at www.thewhaleschool.com or call us at (205) 769-6209 Hiring Stylists in Calera Average Pay $12 & Up 205-966-7254 Hardee’s Now Hiring •Crew Members/Hoover •Management/Calera Email resume to: hardees2007@bellsouth.net LPN’s, RN’s, CNA’s Full-time & part-time • 2nd & 3rd Shift Apply in person: Hatley Health Care 300 Medical Ctr Dr Clanton, AL 35045
IHOP is HIRING 280 Location Now Accepting Applications for ALL Positions. Competitive pay DOE. Apply in person: 5243 Hwy 280 South Brook Highland Plaza Birmingham, AL 35242
Noland Health Services Now Hiring RN’s Day & Night Shift Available Noland Hospital Shelby Located in Shelby Baptist Medical Center Alabaster To Apply Visit: www.nolandhealth.com
Tree Climber / Bucket Operator Top pay guaranteed. 5 yrs exp. CDL required. Drug Test Required. 205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144
Production / Manufacturing Vance, Alabama Starting pay: $12.00 – $14.50/hr. • Have 2 years+ Production/ Manufacturing experience. • Have Recently Lived in Alabama at least 2 years. • Have A High School Diploma or GED. • Are at least 18 years old. Complete your application on line at www.naonsite.com
Kelly Educational Staffing® We’re hiring! • Substitute teachers • Aides • Cafeteria • Clerical • Custodial positions for Shelby County School District and Alabaster City Schools. Please call 205-682-7062 We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com Building for Lease 3098 square-foot area. Marquee sign on Cahaba Valley Road between I65 and Highway 280. 5560 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242 205-965-3037 Are you a motivated professional? Are you looking for a dynamic career? Are you ready to control your own level of success? See why McKinnons’ is an exciting place to work and grow. Now accepting applications for Sales, Service, and Detail Shop. Apply with the receptionist. 205-755-3430 Shake up your career!!! Are you looking for something new and FUN? Milo’s is always looking for great managers to come join our growing and dynamic team. Apply online at miloshamburgers.com Class-A CDL DriverDry Bulk/PneumaticBirmingham,AL Must be 25+, have clean driving record,two-years tractor/trailer experience. Will train drivers on tank. Good benefits-almost all drivers home everynight. Contact Keith 205-438-4959
Warehouse Position in Calera Starting pay $10/hr. Flexible shifts. Requirements: • Recently Lived in Alabama at least 1 year. • High School Diploma or GED. • At least 18 years old. Complete your application on line at www.naonsite.com Odyssey Early Schools. Birmingham’s Best Daycare/ Preschool is Seeking Experienced Teachers. 4 Year Degree Preferred. Full-Time. BEST Pay. FULL Benefits (Insurance, Leave, Holidays). Call Annie Fine 205-991-0039. Manufacturing/Assembly positions available in Calera & McCalla areas. Full time hours, all shifts available. Call today 205-267-3910 We’re searching for a talented & trustworthy Service Technician to service and maintain our Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen location in Birmingham! We offer: in-house training, competitive pay, 401K, full-time, year-round employment, great benefits, including company truck. Qualified candidates must have 3 years’ HVAC/Refrigeration experience and CFC Certification Type II or better. Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment is a plus. We are looking for team players who have the desire to continually develop new skills. Duties include: maintenance
and service of restaurant kitchen equipment, including laundry equipment, beverage systems, boilers, ice machines, coolers, and HVAC work. We look forward to speaking with you! To apply email your resume careers@pappas.com Pappas Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer M|F|D|V|A Class A CDL Drivers Needed Immediately for Dump Trailer Hauling • $2000 Retention Bonus • Local Hauling • Home Nights APPLY ONLINE: www.perdidotrucking.com Perdido Trucking Service, LLC 251-470-0355 Burger King Hiring General, Assistant & Shift Managers Top Pay/Monthly Bonus/Vacation/ Medical Benefits. 3yrs fast food experience required. Fax resume: 334-649-1112 Or apply at: www.work4bk.com OTR Class-A Driver •Montgomery, AL 3yrs Experience •$.40-$.50 Per Mile Paid Weekly •BCBS Insurance Home Weekends •EZ Press & Prepass Safety & Fuel Bonus Call: (334)288-8106 Saiia Construction Co. ISO: CDL Long-Haul Drivers. Requirements: OTR experience driving lowboy trailers; transporting heavy oversized loads; experience with heavy equipment required; ability to work in outside environments, safety-oriented, and teamplayer. Overtime available. Great opportunity. Competitive compensation/benefit package. Email: DVeigl@saiia.com or fax: 205-943-2258 The Salvation Army Alabaster is Hiring (Seasonal) Angel Tree Coordinator Kettle Coordinator Required Skills: •Driver •Databases •Computer •Physical Abilities Email resumes to: Rufus. McDowell@uss.salvationarmy. org
ServiceMaster WATER/FIRE TECHS Will train for water extraction/ drying/fire cleanig. Must pass background check/drug test, have reliable transportation & good driving record. Serious inquiries. Call 205-424-4211. Willing to Learn? We are willing to teach! NOW HIRING All Positions Pelham & Chelsea Great Opportunity Rewarding Career 401K/Health Ins/ Group Benefits Contact: 205-620-4455 cwomack@smithcos.com Order Selectors Food Dist. Center in Pelham Al. Day Shift: Mon-Fri. 40+ hours/ week. 10:00AM until finished (varies). Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, vacation & 401k. Requirements: Reading & math skills, Lift 40 lbs. repetitively, Work in -10 Temperature Apply 8:30AM-5:00PM Southeastern Food, 201 Parker Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 205-685-4533 PARTS MANAGER NEEDED: Day Shift SOUTHERN HAULERS 2157 Hwy 16 Calera, Alabama 35040 Call Vince: (251)230-1692 Fax resume to: (330)726-7887 Email to: kzook@rjtrucking.com St. Vincent’s Chilton is looking for Experienced Medical Lab Techs, Emergency Department Techs (night shift), Monitor Techs, ED charge nurse (day and night shift), and Med Surg/ICU charge RN (night shift). If you are interested, please email chiltoncountyrecruitment@ stvhs.com and apply online at www.stvhs.com/careers Immediate Positions!!!! Positions needed: Warehouse • Sales Reps • Assistant Manager • Delivery Drivers • Customer Service. Laid back atmosphere, good pay, plenty of hours available! Company vehicles to qualified individuals! Call Andrew 9am-7pm • Mon-Sat at (205)490-1003 or (205)243-6337
Stevens Home Health Care Currently Hiring: Personal Care Workers Must have experience & clean background. For more info call: 334-215-0084 or 205-942-5996 (EOE) SUBWAY South Shelby County Stores Now Hiring • All Positions Looking for Sandwich Artists. Print out the application from the link below and bring by your nearest Subway Location. http://wpc.4728.edgecastcdn. net/004728/applications/ subway-job-application.pdf Looking for Managers with these same traits. Please send resumes to: scottreneau@gmail.com Rogers Cartage Company Recruiting for Dry-Bulk Lime & Cement Drivers for Alabaster, AL terminal •Local/Regional Business •Increased pay package •Possibly 1-2 nights out/week due length of hauls •6-Months Class-A Tractor/ Trailer experience •Dry-bulk Lime/Cement experience helpful-not required Salary/benefits include: •Medical benefit plans from $38-$104/wk •Paid orientation approximately $720/wk Call Brian at 800-507-8848 www.tankstar.com TaylorMade Transportation Hiring CDL Drivers for Flatbed Regional Division! BCBS Insurance After 30 Days. To apply call: (334)366-2269 or email: s.smith@taylormadeinc.com TEMP FORCE HIRING NOW: Assembly and Inspection! Childersburg & Vincent. Full Time. 1st and 2nd Shifts. Entry Level OK! Apply at TempForce: (256)245-8367 www.tempforcejobs.com The Painting Company of Birmingham Immediate openings for professional residential and commercial painters. Must be able to speak English. Call 205-995-5559 Landscape Assisstant 6:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Full Time • Monday-Friday Paid health benefits.
Looking for a quick learner, with great work ethic! Call Carrie 205-991-4564 or 205-427-5501 Security Guard Full-time and Part-time Available Great benefits. Must have pistol permit and pistol. $11/hour. Call Carrie 991-4654 or 427-5591 or 205-427-5501 University Baptist Pre-K Montevallo Now Hiring Substitute Teachers. (205)665-1825 OTR DRIVERS WANTED 24 years or older. Hazmat preferred but not required. Full benefit package available. Pneumatic tank equipment. Dry bulk hauling. $500 SIGN-ON BONUS HOME EVERY OTHER WEEKEND Apply Online: vernonmilling.com 800-753-1993 Fundraisers/Greeters Needed for Charity Greeting customers OUTSIDE of Grocery, Department Stores and Special Events. Travel involved...Must have car, driver’s license and be willing to travel! Comp/ Exp paid...P/T WORK. Seniors welcomed! 866.212.5592 or Email resume to: jely@veteransoutreach.com CDL CLASS-A TRUCK DRIVERS AND MECHANICS NEEDED $1,500 New Hire Bonus for Drivers! Paid holidays and sick leave for Mechanics! Walpole, Inc. EOE / DFWP Call Valerie at (800)749-5552 or apply online at www.walpoleinc.com NOW HIRING CDL-A DRIVERS w/Haz. $5000 Sign-On Bonus. Apply online: www.westernintl.com or Corporate Office: 979-413-2140 $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS! HIRING CDL TEAM A DRIVER Apply online: www.westernintl.com Or Contact Corporate: Western International Gas & Cylinders 979-413-2140 or 979-413-2192 (EOE)
ASPHALT GROUNDMAN LABOR QUALIFICATIONS: •Experience Preferred •Pre-Employment drug screening •E-Verification DESCRIPTION: Load, unload, or identify materials/tools,distributing them to appropriate locations. Follow daily schedule for areas that need greased/daily maintenance performed. Broad areas require daily/ weekly/monthly maintenance. Organization of tool shed, erect/dismantle braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures. Notifying manager of potential safety/ equipment issues immediately. Following processes and procedures correctly. Wearing appropriate clothing/shoes/ personnel protective equipment. Duties also may include asphalt labor operations which may include but not limited to: asphalt raking and shoveling. JOB CONDITIONS: Required to work outside, sometimes in inclement weather conditions Day/some night shifts/weekends when necessary PAY RANGE & BENEFITS: Pay Based on Experience Excellent Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama plus other medical, dental, vision and disability benefits 401K plus match Submit Application or Resume: Wiregrass Construction Company 951 Dow St•Pelham, AL 35124 205.620.4132 100 Corporate Woods Drive Shelby County Airport 4,000 sq.ft. at $7-$8/ft. 13+ offices. 205-915-5044 Bad Credit? Need a car? Langston Motors 205-406-5886 Highway 31 in Alabaster next to Chevron. LangstonMotors.net Ask about our guaranteed credit approval! Cobblestone Cove Apartments Located in Montevallo NOW LEASING 2 Bedrooms Pool • W/D Hookups Call apartment manager for leasing information 205-665-3988
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Nov. 1 Mother Goose: Into the Woods
CALENDAR Listen, laugh and learn at Story Lab: Open Your Eyes on Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. One story prompts lots of handson activities designed for 3- to 8-year-olds.
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Stories, songs and fingerplays for birth to 12 months will be held at the Hoover Public Library at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Space is limited. Register each week.
Nov. 2 Rockin’ Tots: Happy Faces •Hoover Public Library•
A short, action-packed storytime for children under 4 will be held at the Hoover Library on Nov. 2 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Nov. 3 East 59 Vintage and Café open house •Hoover Public Library•
A grand opening celebration will be held at East 59 Café (inside the Hoover Public Library) from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The event will feature free samples, door prizes and music provided by Farris, York and Sledge, a jazz trio from Muscle Shoals featuring Bryan Farris (guitar), Micah York (drums) and Kevin Sledge (bass). Call 838-0559 or email amber@east59.net for information.
Nov. 4 Movers and Shakers: Friends Are Fun •Hoover Public Library•
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Together with Twos: Cowboy Up! •Hoover Public Library•
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Children with their caregivers engage in movement, music and creative story exploration to build school readiness and early literacy on Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. Space is limited, and registration is required. Ages 3 and 4.
Nov. 5 11th Annual Moss Rock Festival •The Preserve in Hoover•
On Nov. 5 and 6, explore Nature, SmartLIVING and Art + Design at Alabama’s premier ecocreative festival. MRF features 100 exhibiting artists inspired by nature; +Design artisans, makers and special exhibitions; SmartLIVING ideas and marketplace for food, home, body and health; live music; The Sweetery & Shoppe; Beer Garden craft beer tasting (ticketed); WonderKid Studios; Nature enthusiasts district and Greenway Expo; guided hikes; eco:drive outdoor show rooms & test drives; a fly fishing workshop, rock climbing wall and rope
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bridge; School Planet Project sculptures; popular local food trucks and other festival favorites; great giveaways, and much more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The MRF Beer Garden will spotlight craft breweries at its fifth craft beer tasting event. For more information, visit MossRockFestival. com or call 595-6306.
Nov. 6 Birmingham Out of the Darkness Community Walk •Heardmont Park•
This year’s walk will take place at Heardmont Park off Valleydale Road in Hoover on Nov. 6. The annual event raises money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The event is free and will be held from 2:30-4 p.m.
Nov. 7 Story Lab: Open Your Eyes •Hoover Public Library•
Stories and crafts for 2-yearolds will be available on Nov. 7 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the Hoover Public Library. Space is limited. Participants need to register each week.
Second Thursday Fiction Book Group: The Girl on the Train •Hoover Public Library•
Join the Second Thursday Fiction Book Group as members discuss “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins on Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. in the theatre-level meeting rooms. The group is free to attend.
Helping Hands •Hoover Public Library•
Drop by the Hoover Public Library on Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. to make newspaper rolls for a local humane society. Adults and teens only. For more information, call 444-7840.
Nov. 9 Culinary Herbs: Medicine from the Spice Cabinet •Hoover Public Library•
Spices are not only nutrient dense, but contain powerful properties that go beyond
seasoning. Antonia Viteri is the presenter. For more information, call 4447840.
Nov. 10 Coffee & Contacts •Park Crest Events•
The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce will host Coffee & Contacts at Park Crest Events, 2030 Little Valley Road, Hoover, from 7:30-9 a.m. Contact Jodi Lombardo at 8227575 or email jodi@ parkcrestevents.com for information.
Ribbon Cutting •Sonology Hearing Aid Clinic•
The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. at Sonology Hearing Aid Clinic, 3055 Independence Drive, Homewood (across U.S. 31/Independence Drive from Alabama Outdoors). Contact Rachel Lynch at 313-0395 or rcmcgehee@gmail.com. For more information, visit Sonologyhearing.com.
Nov. 12 How to Find Grants •Hoover Public Library•
Learn how to use the Foundation Center Cooperative database to find grants for nonprofits and individuals at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required. Call 444-7816.
Purl @ the Plaza •Hoover Public Library•
Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts. Bring your yarn and knit, crochet or embroider with the group on Nov. 12 at 1 p.m.
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CALENDAR house show or festival. This free concert will be held Nov. 13 at 2:30 p.m. at the library plaza.
Nov. 15 Hoover Historical Society meeting •Hoover Public Library•
The Hoover Historical Society will meet Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hoover Public Library. Terri Hicks, executive assistant at the President Emeritus Office at Birmingham-Southern College, will speak on the origins of holiday traditions followed at antebellum house Arlington and across the South.
November Glue Gun Gang: Sock Snowmen •Hoover Public Library•
Do you want to build a snowman? This adorable craft makes a great gift. Adults only, free of charge. Reservations are required. Sign up begins Nov. 1. The event will be held Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 4447840.
Nov. 16 Dailey & Vincent •Hoover Library Theatre•
Nine-time Grammy award winners individually, three-time Grammy award nominees collectively, and winners of 35 IBMA awards altogether, Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are some of the most reputable and elite entertainers in bluegrass, traditional country and gospel music. They will perform at the Hoover Library Theatre on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.,
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Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 17 Hoover Chamber Luncheon •Hyatt Regency – The Wynfrey Hotel•
The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon will be held at noon, with networking starting at 11:15 a.m. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 14. The cost is $20 or $25 for non-members, or for those without reservations. Call 988-5672 or email lisa@ hooverchamber.org for reservations.
International Games Day @ Your Library •Hoover Public Library•
The American Library Association sponsors this fun day of gaming Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. Game demos and door prizes included. The event is free and will be held at the library plaza.
Nov. 19 Write Club •Hoover Public Library•
Meet and mingle with your fellow amateur poets and novelists at 10:30 a.m. Flesh out your characters and tie up those dangling plot threads. Swap material with other writers, or even read your work aloud. Share your stories and inspirations. Write Club is a monthly forum for local amateur writers to meet and discuss their work. The goal of Write Club is to inspire and encourage literary involvement in the community by providing
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an environment in which local authors can network, share their writing and offer each other moral support and constructive criticism. The event is free and will be held in the theatre-level meeting rooms.
Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Week Color and Chill •Hoover Public Library•
Are you looking for something free and fun to do with your guests? A reprieve from hectic holiday cooking and shopping? Drop in anytime the week of Nov. 23 (except Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 – library closed) to relax during this adult coloring event. All supplies provided. Adults and teens. Open to close each day. For more information, call 4447840.
Presented by Dr. Lori McMahon, director of the UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center, and Dr. Emily Goulet, Fellow, UAB Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Neuroscience Cafe is an ongoing series from the UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center in which experts in the neurosciences present topics, create discussion and answer questions for the community. The event will be held Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 28 Neuroscience Cafe: Your Brain on Estrogen •Hoover Public Library•
Neuroscience Cafe: Your Brain on Estrogen.
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