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connected Our hope at Hoover’s Magazine is to keep you, the reader, connected to the pulse of the city — its people, its places and its culture. We work toward that ideal not only with the publication you hold in your hands, but also with the fast-paced world of social media, where several local personalities, businesses and organizations are too making their mark. Find us on Facebook (Hoover’s Magazine) and Twitter (@ HooversMag) to stay connected with the latest news and events in the city. You’ll also find links to our popular Spotted photos and a few behind-the-scenes surprises. Our social media platforms also serve as an opportunity for readers to share story ideas with us, as we are always in search of good human interest stories. This month’s issue brings stories

of Hoover’s past, present and future. Learn more about Hoover Historical Society’s Folklore Center located on the Bluff Park Elementary School campus, where society president Inez McCollum takes pride in preserving the city’s history (Page 10). Also inside, the Alabama/Gulf Coast Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, headquartered in Hoover, is gearing up for its latest installment of Team In Training, or TNT (Page 24). TNT is an endurance sports training program in which team members raise funds to support blood cancer research in exchange for marathon and triathlon training, new friendships and renewed confidence. We also look at what’s in store for Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, where the Birmingham

Barons played before moving to the new Regions Park in downtown Birmingham. The stadium remains home to the annual SEC Baseball Tournament, as well as new events like Freedom Fest, set for July 4. Again, please don’t hesitate to contact us with Hoover news and events. Enjoy the read! n

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Brand New Ballgame Hoover Met not slowing down after Barons leave stadium

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ARTS & CULTURE 10 Back in The Day: Historical society tells stories of yesteryear

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Inez McCollum, president of the Hoover Historical Society, puts on shows for schoolchildren at the society’s Folklore Center, demonstrating how life was lived in the 1800s.

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n a two-story log home reminiscent of the 1840s, Inez McCollum is showing Bluff Park Elementary first graders how her grandparents lived. She shows them how her grandmother had to cook dinner for the family, as well as how hominy, popcorn and soap were made. “Popcorn is the most surprising thing to them, because all they’re used to is the bag you put in the microwave,” she said. McCollum is president of the Hoover Historical Society, which preserves information and

educates citizens and visitors about the city of Hoover. McCollum is highly active in the society’s Folklore Center, established in 1997 and located on the Bluff Park Elementary campus. In the log home known as the Ole Stinson Place on Cloudland Drive, she and other members, along with local craftspeople, regularly put on shows for local school children that demonstate how life was lived in the 1800s. “I love it. I wear a bonnet and a long dress and talk to the children. One day a little girl said, Do you live in this house?” McCollum said, April 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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laughing. “The cabin has an attic with some beds in it, and we show them how a lot of children had to sleep in a bed together.” The Hoover Historical Society was organized in 1989 by Vadie Honea and Aline Anderson for the purpose of preserving and educating people about the history of the city of Hoover. The first meetings were held at Green Valley Baptist Church, where McCollum first began attending meetings and became involved. The log home was originally built by the Hugh Acey Mack Stinson family off Highway 25 on the Columbiana Turnpike. Three generations of the Stinson family lived in the home until 1946. The home was later demolished and rebuilt on the Bluff Park Elementary campus. Through donations from members of the Society and funding from the city, the house contains genuine 1840s

items such as cooking utensils, a spinning wheel, pottery, quilts and rope beds. McCollum said the Society has its own library of Hoover history, staffed by volunteers, as well as a folklore collection donated from the estate of Jack Crouch. “We have scrapbooks from different clubs, files on people’s families and historical information on buildings in Hoover,” McCollum said. The library also has available the recently published “Images of America: Bluff Park,” by Heather Skaggs, which contains 200 black and white photographs celebrating the history of the Bluff Park and its transition from a mountain resort in the 1800s to a residential community. The library has a copy of “History of Hoover and Its People,” which the Society published in 1992 in commemoration of the city of Hoover’s founding in 1967. April 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

LEFT: McCollum sports a bonnet and long dress at Ole Stinson Place to demonstrate how life was lived in the 1800s. CENTER: The Folklore Center contains genuine 1840s items via donations. RIGHT: A wagon sits in the shed at the Hoover Historical Society’s Folklore Center.

“Different people just got together and pulled the pictures and information together,” McCollum said. “The library is very helpful with Alabama history or if they’re just looking for information on the city of Hoover.” This year marked the first time that the Society had its own booth at the annual Moss Rock Festival in Hoover, where members gave out copies of the new Hoover Historical Society postcard to visitors. The postcard is available at the Hoover Historical Society gift shop, located at its office in the Historical Bluff Park School. The Society plans to have a second book compiled by the city’s 50th anniversary in 2017. The Hoover Historical Society office is located at 569 Park Avenue at Artists on the Bluff, the former Bluff Park Elementary School. The office and library are open every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The library is also open by appointment. For more information, call 822-9392 or e-mail info@hooverhistoricalsociety.org. n 14

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Birds, butterﬂies, and bees Spring has arrived, and you will see lots of activity in the Gardens this month. Birds, butterflies, and bees add a special grace to the Gardens, along with all the flowering trees, shrubs, and bulbs. Come visit, and feel the stress fall away! Also, be sure to check out the following upcoming classes and events:

are limited to 15 members only, so registration is required. Visit aldridgegardens.com to register. Caterpillars to Butterﬂies: How these Insects Use Plants to Thrive Tuesday, April 22, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

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More than 90 species of birds call Aldridge Gardens home or at least a favorite place to visit. Bird watching is a hobby one can pursue at any age, at any time, and at any place. All you need is a pair of binoculars and a field guide to birds, and you can participate in one of the most popular outdoor activities on earth. A great perk of being a member of the Gardens is the Members-Only Guided Bird Walks that are available the third Saturday of each month. Led by Dr. Richard and Patricia Ryel, these walks enable you to see the Gardens like never before! Meet in the entrance plaza and bring binoculars, so you won’t miss a thing. Walks are free but

Bee Friendly Saturday, May 3, 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Learn how an egg the size of a grain of sand transforms into a beautiful, colorful butterfly. Mike Howell, PhD, author, biologist and Professor Emeritus at Samford University will teach us about the life cycle of butterflies in our area. Each family that registers for this Family Nature Program will receive a butterfly poster and a butterfly host plant. Plant the host plant in a sunny spot, then wait to see if a butterfly lays eggs that transforms into caterpillars. Members: Adult $10, Child $5, Max for family $20 Non-Members: Adult $13, Child $7, Max for family $26 Teachers: Member price with professional development hours Visit aldridgegardens.com to register.

Make friends with the bees by inviting them into your yard. After all, they pollinate crops for our food, and we can’t live without them! Discover why many bees and hives are in trouble and need our help. Learn how to be hospitable to bees and other pollinators by providing a place to eat, drink and rest. Learn how to greet bees and how to keep these fascinating guests coming back by not giving them the brush off with pesticides. You will also be able to examine great bee plants at Aldridge Gardens’ weekend plant sale. Members: Adults $10, Child $5, Max for family $20 Non-Members: Adults $13, Child $7, Max for family $26 Teachers: Member price with professional development hours Instructors: Sallie Lee, Extension Agent, Member Jefferson County and Alabama Beekeepers Association and Liz Alosi, Beekeeper and Member Jefferson County, Shelby County, and Alabama Beekeepers Association Visit aldridgegardens.com to register.

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JUST A REMINDER In the Gallery Internationally known artist Nall continues to display his paintings in the gallery this month. Whispers from the Past Sunday, April 6, 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Don’t forget Whispers From the Past! Come rediscover the culture and contributions of Native Americans. Art in the Gardens will be June 21 and 22. The last day for artists’ applications is April 15. Applications can be downloaded at aldridgegardens.com. Summer Camps Remember that Aldridge Gardens Summer Camp Registration is in full swing. Visit aldridgegardens.com to register. We appreciate your help! We could not offer the great classes or provide the wonderful venues for parties, weddings and corporate events without your help. Consider becoming a member if you’re not already. We appreciate your help at whatever level of giving you choose. To become a Legacy Builder, remember Aldridge Gardens when you are developing your estate plan and will. No minimum amount of giving is required to become a Legacy Builder, but your legacy to the community is priceless. April 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Crazy idea Publisher realizes dream of sports magazine WRITTEN BY CARMEN SHEA BROWN PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

indy Davis was a secondyear law student at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law when he had what he calls a “crazy idea.” “It was 1982 and it was Bear Bryant’s last 18

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year of coaching,” Davis said. “I remember getting this baseball magazine out of a newsstand. I don’t remember the name of it, but it didn’t look very good. Later I went up to one of my law school classmates and said that I wanted to publish a sports magazine.” Davis described this as an out-of-theblue epiphany. He never thought he would become a writer, but he loved sports and

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: The first issue of Lindy’s SEC Football Annual hangs on the wall at the magazine’s office. Lindy Davis is the publisher of Lindy’s Sports magazine, which is into its 32nd year of publication. Lindy’s Sports, “America’s Leading Football Authority,” naturally covers Alabama and Auburn football. April 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

ABOVE: Davis describes Lindy’s Sports as an out-of-the-blue epiphany. “I love sports and business, so this allowed me to combine the two together,” he said.

grew up always knowing he wanted a career that involved sports in some way. “I love sports and I love business, so this allowed me to combine the two together,” he said. Davis remembers asking his father, James Lindbergh Davis (who Davis confirms was named after Charles Linbergh), for help getting the magazine launched. “This was something only a dad could believe in,” he said. “He put up some money—I think it was about 30,000 dollars. We ran out of the money in about three to six months. We didn’t even get to press.” A family friend, Dothan native Harry Howell, helped them get the first issue out around June of 1982. The first issue had Bear Bryant and Pat Dye on the cover together. Now into its 32nd year of publication, Lindy’s covers college football as well as the NFL, the NBA, NCAA sports, major league baseball, hockey and fantasy 20

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sports. Davis publishes a variety of magazines each year targeted to fans of each sports genre. This includes his popular regional preseason college football magazines that cover all of the major conferences, as well as a publication for football fantasy followers. One of Davis’ favorite memories was about ten years ago when he received a phone call from famed quarterback Otto Graham, who is known for taking the Cleveland Browns to league championship games every year from 1946 to — Lindy Davis 1955. The magazine had recently published a story on him, which Graham had the opportunity to read.

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ABOVE: Lindy’s covers college sports, as well as the NFL, NBA and MLB.

“He had read the story and liked it and wanted some more copies,” Davis said. “I said I would send him some if he would send me back an autographed copy.” Davis said many sports broadcasters and those involved in sports journalism are big fans of the magazine, including Brent Musburger. “One time about 10 or so years ago he called and told me what a good job we were doing,” he said. “I also had the chance to talk to him at the Bobby Bowden banquet a few years ago.” In all of the 32 years, Davis said he has never missed a deadline. “One time about 12 years ago, our production manager left and we worked 36 days straight. We came close, but we made it.” Lindy’s publishes about 21 different magazines a year, focusing on football, baseball and basketball. Lindy’s Sports recently came out with digital issues for the first time, and he said he is also doing an NFL newsletter for the first time. At 57 years of age, Davis said he has no plans of slowing down. “We’re having way too much fun,” he said. “We have a great staff, and there are always new challenges. It’s more than I can say grace over.” Lindy’s Sports is located at Lorna Road and Centennial Drive in Hoover. For online access to articles and to purchase a subscription, go to lindyssports.com. n 22

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Book Discussion Groups Ever read your favorite book only to turn around and want to talk to someone about it? Did the characters inspire you? Did you get lost in the atmosphere of a historical fiction novel? If you want to share your reading experiences, the Hoover Public Library has many book discussion groups Shannon Haddock that can be outlets for anyone Library Specialist, from the avid bibliophile to Hoover Public Library that first-time reader. New to the Fiction Department is the “Read Your Own Adventure” genre book group which meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday evening each month. Patrons read their own choice of fiction book in a specific genre to discuss. During the daytime, the First Thursday and Second Thursday fiction book groups meet at 10 a.m. to discuss hand-selected favorites. Those who enjoy great discussions about nonfiction books have the opportunity to join a daytime group on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m., or an evening group on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Great titles that lead to lively discussions are selected for these groups. The “No Jacket Required” group meets monthly on the third Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. to discuss any book you have read on a designated subject. A list of all these fiction and nonfiction book group choices can be found at www.hooverlibrary/bookgroups. For the book discussion groups with selected titles, the library tries to provide a copy to anyone interested in participating in the discussion group. If you enjoy discussing books with their authors, join “Author Time @ Hoover Library.” Meeting every other month at 10 a.m., we Skype with a nationallyrecognized author to discuss their work. This program requires a reservation, so please go to hooverlibrary. org/authortime or call 444-7820 to reserve your space for the next program. n

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hey crossed the finish line victorious, their hands raised toward the sky on a perfect springlike day in downtown

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In Training participants finished the MercedesBenz Marathon and Half Marathon after weeks of training and raising funds and awareness for blood cancer research. Since its beginnings in 1988, Team In Training, or TNT, has trained more than 500,000 people, from first-timers to seasoned athletes, to race their best in marathons, half marathons, triathlons and 100-mile century bike rides. Founder Bruce Cleland assembled a New

TNT participants race in events like the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.

York City Marathon team to raise money in honor of his daughter, a leukemia survivor. As a result, 38 runners raised more than $322,000 in TNT’s inaugural year. TNT has since raised $1.2 million to support blood cancer research and patient services. Certified coaches provide training and clinics on fitness, nutrition, hydration, gear and injury prevention, while participants forge lasting bonds as they improve their mental and physical endurance. One TNT tagline sums it up nicely: How far would you go to help find a cure? Among this year’s TNT participants is Kimberly Johnson, a campaign assistant at Alabama Gulf Coast LLS chapter headquartered in Hoover. Through TNT, Johnson completed her first half marathon — Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans — as well as the Mercedes-Benz Marathon Relay in Birmingham. Both accomplishments were something Johnson couldn’t imagine a year ago, when she was considering a 5K, or 3.1-mile, run/walk. “What better way to learn about the program than do it,” Johnson said. “It didn’t matter if it was hot or cold out, we all got out there and walked together, and I had the April 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

ABOVE: Kimberly Johnson, far right, a campaign assistant for the LLS Alabama Chapter, credits TNT for her improved health.

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opportunity to meet people from all over the city.” Participants can train and race in honor or memory of someone affected by leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma. All have the opportunity to share their stories at group training, and bear their special someone’s name on their TNT jersey on race day. Participants without a direct personal connection to someone with blood cancer meet with an Honored Hero, a blood cancer patient or survivor who shares their personal story to give participants an understanding and connection to the LLS mission. “It’s a unique group of people who do this in honor of someone or want to do something about their health,” Johnson said. “It’s like a little family. “It’s done wonders for me. My blood pressure is going, my metabolism is going up ... I’m really seeing a change,” Johnson said. “And I’m a little more confident now.” For more information about the Alabama Gulf Coast LLS Chapter and Team In Training, call (205) 989-0098 or visit teamintraining.org. n

features

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Crowds gather for the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met. A girl enjoys the slide at last year’s Freedom Fest. SEC team flags fly outside the met during the conference’s baseball tournament.

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Ballgame Hoover Met not slowing down after Barons leave stadium WRITTEN BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE PHOTOS BY CONTRIBUTED

favorite American pastime, baseball has a way of bringing people together. However, the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium is proving it doesn’t take a bat and ball to attract a crowd. Since being built in 1988, the Hoover Met has welcomed a variety of athletes and crowds. The Birmingham Barons, Hoover High School’s football team, SEC Baseball Tournament players, NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship teams, volleyball athletes, marching band members and even formerBaron Michael Jordan have all walked the field at the Hoover Met. The stadium, which holds 10,500 people, has also seen its share of updates in the past 26 years, said Erin Colbaugh, events coordinator for Hoover. “It provides a place for the city to host a variety of events, which serves as a gathering place for friends and family in a safe environment,” she said. “We’re able to bring in events that residents and people in the area don’t April 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: A young baseball fan goes in for an autograph during the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Met. Clad in purple and gold, a LSU baseball fan watches the action from the stands. The SEC Baseball Tournament draws about 3,400 people each year.

normally go to because it’s here in our city.” In 2007, crews completed significant renovations to the stadium, and the staff tried to update something each year that would add to the facility, Colbaugh said. “It’s an older stadium, so we try to keep it a good place for events to be held,” she explains. The Barons played at the stadium since it opened, before leaving in October 2012 to head to a new stadium downtown. Besides the Barons, the SEC Baseball Tournament has been one of the largest events held at the stadium, bringing in about 3,400 people each year. One resident who has been a regular at the stadium is Ben Hornsby. He grew up attending Barons games, SEC Baseball Tournaments, football games, band competitions and concerts (the Beach Boys). Now, he brings his wife, Jana, and their son, Nolan, to the stadium. “So much is either in Birmingham or Tuscaloosa – both congested areas,” Jana said. “This is great to have in between.” The couple says they would like to see more concerts held at the stadium. “Parking is great there, and the facility is so nice that it could be used as an amphitheater,” Jana said. “The area is safe, and the whole 30

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facility is family friendly.” And the Hornsbys aren’t alone with wanting more musical events: A lot of residents are interested in having concerts there, Colbaugh says, so the city is doing research to bring those to the stadium in the future. Upcoming events residents can look forward to at the Hoover Met are the Color Me Rad 5K run April 12 and Ultimate Fair April 15-19. The SEC Baseball Tournament will be May 20-25. The stadium will also host Freedom Fest, a 20-minute firework show beginning at 9 p.m., again this year to celebrate the Fourth of July. Colbaugh says this will be an annual event now that the Barons are gone. “We still have many uses for the stadium,” Colbaugh said. “We’re always in talks with people to bring new events to the area.” People can also rent the building and parking lot any day of the year, Colbaugh said. There are numerous banquet halls and meeting spaces for corporate or social functions, birthday parties, wedding receptions, reunions and other events. “We have plenty of space to rent, and there’s great parking,” she said. For information, call 739-6400. n April 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

features

The composer WRITTEN BY RACHEL LANGSTON PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

eading Tyler S. Grant’s biographical information is impressive. He’s a renowned composer, Guest Conductor, member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers), the owner of his own music publishing company and, obviously, a talented musician. Reading his birth date in the bio seems like a typo. 32

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Tyler S. Grant is 18 years old. A full-time high school student at Hoover High School, Grant spends much of his “free” time writing music, traveling as a guest conductor and managing the details of his music publishing business, TSG Music Works. So, what’s it like to be so accomplished and experienced at his age? According to Grant, “In the professional world, when I first meet someone, they are often surprised to find out my age. After the initial shock, they tend to treat me like

anyone else in the profession, and I act as such. Band directors, for the most part, treat me like any other educator and trust me to work with their students since I have done it for years.” While he’s always been exposed to music, he doesn’t come from a “music background” necessarily. He’s always enjoyed listening to music, but didn’t become interested in composing until he started taking band in fourth grade. From there, “I started just scribbling notes in my fourth grade year,” he said, “but actual compositions probably started in fifth grade.” Grant’s primary instruments are the Euphonium and Baritone but, he notes that he’s also played the tuba, trumpet, trombone, piano and percussion. As for his writing, it seems very natural for him. Once he started band, Grant said “I was surrounded by band music every day

and there was something about the textures and tones I heard that really grew on me. It seemed to be full of potential of colorful sounds and emotion that you can’t find anywhere else.” As for the actual technical ability of writing the music, Grant explains, “I do consider it a gift; with little formal training I have noticed when I hear or imagine notes, I know exactly what it will look like on the page.” For Grant, there is another type of writing in which he participates – commissioned works. That process begins with a conductor contacting the composer. According to Grant, works are commissioned for a variety of special occasions. The composer and conductor collaborate about what the work’s purpose (honor, memory, special performance, etc.), preliminary ideas and a due date. From there, Grant generates ideas by playing the

LEFT: For 18-year-old Tyler S. Grant, “writing, conducting or teaching doesn’t even seem like work.” ABOVE: Grant, a full-time student at Hoover High School, spends his free time writing music and overseeing his music publishing business, TSG Music Works.

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piano or just humming. With a starting point in his head, he spends time “experimenting with melodic ideas.” Eventually, sketches are sent to the director and the piece develops from there. Once complete, Grant delivers the final work but notes “many adjustments are made after the work is ‘finished’ to better fit the specific group playing it and to enhance the performance.” What’s the hardest part of composing a new work? “Getting started is always the hardest part,” said Grant, “I find no greater fear than just staring at the page and thinking ‘how do I start this thing?’” Not surprisingly, Grant says time management is the key to balancing his “two worlds.” When he is able to relax, he enjoys reading and going to the gym. Part of his balancing act is the time and energy he spends handling the business side of his music. Once a composition is finished, Grant decides whether or not he will selfpublish or send it to a larger publishing company. Additionally, he tracks performances of his work and monitors access to the works to be able to enforce his copyrights. He books all his guest conducting and workshop jobs and has to “leave town for a few days to do that.” When he graduates next spring, he has plans to pursue a Music Education degree and teach in addition to his work as a composer/conductor. Where will he attend

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college? He’s still undecided. “The Lord,” he said, “will help me decide.” Grant says the most rewarding thing about his work is the ability to travel around the country and work with middle school students who play his music. “The kids are very enthusiastic,” he said “and want to work hard. It’s one of the coolest things in the world to see students work together in such a powerful way.” Grant said he thanks God for the opportunity to do what he does and he’s grateful for the impact he can share through his music, whether or not he is present in the classroom. “I hear stories,” he explains “of students that have decided not to drop out of band after I visit and/or students that decide to try composing. That baffles me. I’ve been honored with the opportunity to write memorial works for students that have passed away and the emotional response from their classmates is one that words could never express. Music has that ability to create emotions that words cannot.” Even if he wasn’t working in music, Grant said he’d be an educator of some sort. “I couldn’t imagine doing anything other than working with students.” Is he already a success? Asked to define success, Grant Answers, “Getting to do what you love and impacting other people’s lives while doing it. For me, writing, conducting or teaching doesn’t even seem like work.” n

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Students ‘Do the Hustle’ What do you get when you combine a favorite ‘70s dance, running, a live DJ and prayer? Prince of Peace School calls it the “Halo Hustle!” More than 420 students danced and ran between one and five miles around the school’s Hoover campus to music provided by DJ Jerry DiCharia. The students were divided into groups by grade level and ran alongside classmates and 150 school parents and friends of the school. The Halo Hustle was designed by the Prince of Peace faculty and administration to focus on living a healthy and holy lifestyle. Prior to

Sixteen R.F. Bumpus Middle school students completed Code.org’s K-8 Intro to Computer Science Course Dec. 9-15 in celebration of Computer Science Education Week. The multiple hours of coding conquered by each student resulted in a choice of Code.org’s featured prizes and a certificate of recognition, while tech electives teacher Keith Minisman was awarded a $750 DonorsChoose. org classroom funding grant. The students are, pictured left to right, bottom to top, Josh Kurgat, Hana Park, Mackenzie Pitts, David Dykes and Drew Chaffin; second row, Reid Corrigan, Jacob Casey, Katheryn Beatty and Victoria Nicoll; third row, Gavin Close, Patrell Williams, Abdul Diane, Nishanth Yuvaraj and Mathew Raymon; not pictured, Brandon Waldo and Stefan Raschke.

each run, Prince of Peace physical education teacher Matthew Martin spent time in prayer and conversation with the students. Martin spoke about the importance of taking care of our bodies, minds and souls.

Bluff Park Elementary raises funds for student Bluff Park Elementary students participated in a run to honor fellow student Devin Cherry, who was diagnosed with lymphoma last year. Cherry is a fourth grader at Bluff Park Elementary. In conjunction with the run, students raised $4,500 for Cherry. 36

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Berry Middle students chat live with Google exec Almost all Hoover City Schools participated in the national “Hour of Code” December 9-15, including Berry Middle School students, who engaged in a live web chat with a Google executive who’s been called one of the “World’s Most Powerful Women.” Susan Wojcicki, senior vice president of product management and engineering at Google, has been lauded for her ideas, expertise and foresight by Forbes magazine and other media. She spent nearly an hour in the web chat with Berry Middle School and nine other classes nationally on Dec. 9. During the web chat, Berry students had the opportunity to pose questions to Wojcicki about her role at Google and her thoughts on technology’s future. The web chat was part of the Hour of Code

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‘Pilgrims’ perform at Prince of Peace Preschool ‘pilgrims’ sang for parents and guests at the Prince of Peace School Thanksgiving program. A large crowd of families and friends gathered in the school gym for the performance and admired the costumes created for the children by their teachers. For many of these pilgrims, it was their first school performance. After the songs and a final prayer, the preschoolers joined their guests in the school cafeteria for a fall snack. The tables were decorated with either paper bag turkeys or bean candleholders — all created by the students.

Hoover City Schools ornament adorns Capitol Christmas tree GES students learn power lesson Fifth grade students at Greystone Elementary School recently had the opportunity to see an example of where electricity comes from. The students and their teachers visited the Gaston Steam Plant run by Alabama Power to learn about electric power. Students saw first-hand the process of using coal to run the generators to create electricity. The field trip also opened the door for our students to learn about natural resources, transportation and career opportunities in Alabama. 38

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Several of Carrie McGrann’s art students at Simmons Middle School collaborated to create a unique ornament for the Alabama State Capitol Christmas tree in Montgomery. Borrowing from author Charles Dickens’ novel, A Christmas Carol, the ornament pays homage to the “Ghost of Christmas Present,” a spirit character which closely resembles Father Christmas from local folklore. “One of my eighth graders, Emily Su, thought the torch reminded her of the torch held by the Ghost of Christmas present — and the class took off from there,” McGrann said. The torch’s symbolism falls in line with Hoover City Schools’ official logo, which features a torch. The ornament submitted by McGrann’s

class for display in Montgomery features the names of all 17 Hoover City Schools. McGrann said student Amber Clancy, a seventh grader, was instrumental in bringing the project to completion.

Gwin Elementary joins Service Day Volunteers converged on the Gwin Elementary campus Dec. 16 for a Virginia pine “Give the Earth a Gift” restoration project. The event was part of a larger global movement, the Green Apple Day of Service, an initiative from the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council that brings together advocates from the world and encourages them to take action in their communities.

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he 2014 Decorators’ ShowHouse, an annual fundraiser benefitting the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, returns to Hoover this year at Greystone’s Villa D’Ambra April 26 through May 11. Tickets are $20 after April 25 and $15 for groups of 20 or more. ShowHouse hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Villa D’Ambra is named for this year’s ShowHouse’s owner, media executive Michael D’Ambra, who lived and worked in France for four years before revamping the villa in 2003, said ShowHouse publicity chair Nan Teninbaum. To achieve a more European aesthetic, D’Ambra replaced the drivet exterior with limestone. A 3,000-pound limestone arch, flanked by two stone lions, leads to the front door and foyer, which features a 28-foot ceiling with a Bohemian crystal and gold chandelier acquired from France and Italian floor tiles. The house, which is currently on the market, has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and two half bathrooms. D’Ambra also added a loggia, or outdoor living room, to the near 10,000-square-foot home, complete with lake views. This is the second consecutive year a Hoover home has been transformed into the ShowHouse, which celebrates its 38th year 40

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ABOVE: Two stone lions and an iron fence with gold tips mark the Villa D’Ambra entrance. RIGHT:The master bedroom windows offer light and views of the lake.

as the Alabama Symphony Volunteer Council’s largest fundraiser. Last year’s ShowHouse pick was The Bryant House located in Riverchase. “It is a very impressive structure,” Teninbaum said of Villa D’Ambra. “It’s magnificent, and it’s reminiscent of the mansions in Europe, especially France.” The ShowHouse will feature work from local decorators and interior designers who are assigned a room to remodel. Among this year’s participants are Stock and Trade Design, Jay Howton & Associates, Virginia College, Cahaba Design Group, Christine’s Summer Classics, Castle Creations, Rosegate Design, Habitation & Bill Aroosian Designs, G&G Interior Design and Miller & Coker Interiors. Items displayed in the ShowHouse rooms will be available for sale. Lunch from B&A Warehouse will be served for $13 in the Margaret Alford Tea Room, at the ShowHouse, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. Desserts from local bakeries will be served 42

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for $3 in Bailey’s Sweet Shoppe, also at the ShowHouse, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 2 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. A basement room inside the ShowHouse will be transformed into the Symphony Shop featuring antiques and unique pieces for sale from area artisans. A sneak peek will kick off the ShowHouse season April 25. Reservations are required. Parking is prohibited at the ShowHouse, but free shuttle parking will be available at The Church at Brook Hills located at 3145 Brook Highland Pkwy., Birmingham. The last shuttle will depart for the ShowHouse one hour before closing throughout the season. No infants or children under age 8 are allowed in the ShowHouse. Backpacks, umbrellas, large tote bags or purses and cameras also are prohibited. For more information, visit ShowHouse-Al.com. n LEFT: The kitchen is one of several rooms to be revamped at the ShowHouse. Check out the June issue of Hoover’s Magazine for “after” pictures.

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Classroom cafe WRITTEN BY CASSANDRA MICKENS PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

t’s the calm before the storm at bistro proVare on this particular Wednesday as award winning chef Jason Bierley conducts the final taste test of the lunch menu, giving nods of approval to students honing their culinary chops. They smile at the go-ahead. The bistro, a “classroom cafe” tucked inside the Health Sciences Building at Jefferson State Community College’s Hoover-Shelby Campus, is where culinary students apply the skills they have learned 48

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in the classroom to the kitchen, much to the delight of faculty, students and other diners who are in the know about the bistro’s gourmet dishes and desserts. “Today, we’re expecting the Red Hat Ladies for lunch,” said Bierley, who has served as the bistro’s chef and lab instructor since its inception. “The crowd is a great cross-section of ladies-who-lunch, students, new faces and our regulars. It’s all over the place.” The bistro is fully operated by students

LEFT: Desserts at bistro proVare include a Chocolate Hazelnut Caramel Tart. ABOVE: The Roasted Beet and Apple Salad is a popular lighter option.

enrolled in Jeff State’s Culinary and Hospitality Management program at its Hoover-Shelby and Center Point campuses. The students, some of whom also are completing internships at the Vestavia Hills County Club and Birmingham’s Bottega Restaurant and Cafe, receive hands-on experience in everything from table set-up to table service to food presentation. “And everyone washes dishes, even me,” Bierley said. The click and clack of pots and pans from the kitchen is the sound of students hard at work preparing the day’s menu — Bistro Bouillabaisse, a traditional French seafood stew with tomatoes, fresh herbs, fish and shrimp, Grilled Flatiron Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Charred Tomatoes and Blue Cheese, Roasted Veggie Flatbread and Roasted Beet and Apple Salad. April 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

As for dessert, the selections include White Chocolate Blueberry Bread Pudding with Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Mascapone Cheesecake with Fresh Berry Sauce and a Chocolate Hazelnut Caramel Tart with Whipped Cream and Candied Hazelnuts — the newest creation by Jeff State’s pastry students. Given the menu selections, the white tablecloths and occasional dim lighting, it’s often assumed that bistro proVare is pricy, but that’s not the case. For example, Bouillabase can be as much as $30, but at bistro proVare the dish is $9 — a delicious steal, Bierley said. Students are exposed to all types of world cuisine during the semester, among them Scallop Masala, an Indian masala with onion, ginger, garlic and jalapeno served over lime basmati rice, Grilled Chicken Paillard with Roasted Potatoes, Braised Kale and Mushrooms and Crispy Shrimp Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce. The menu rotates throughout the academic year. “We like to incorporate international cooking and highlight different countries,” Bierley said. “It gives the students a little more exposure.” The dishes are prepared from scratch in plain view from an open kitchen for diners to see students 50

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Students enrolled in Jeff State’s Culinary and Hospitality management program hone their skills at bistro proVare.

in action. Bierley said the atmosphere is meant to resemble a real-life restaurant kitchen so students aren’t shell-shocked once thrust into the real world. “It’s loud and it’s hot, but it’s not as concentrated,” Bierley said. “And I’m there to bail them out if something goes wrong.” bistro proVare has gained steady popularity via word of mouth and social media. The restaurant has its own Facebook page, where the menu is posted daily. In addition, Bierley posts behind-the-scenes pictures of students preparing meals, completed dishes and classroom guest speakers like Chef Michael Brandon of Birmingham’s Spoonfed Grill. “The best part about working here is when the students get, when it all starts coming together,” Bierley said. “It’s not so much work here. We have a lot of fun.” bistro proVare is open for lunch from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays through April 24. The restaurant will reopen for the summer semester June 9 through July 24 from 6 to 8 p.m., and diners have the option of bringing their own beer or wine to enjoy with their dinner. For more information, call (205) 983-5214 or visit jeffstateonline.com/chi. n

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Alabama Telco Credit Union to Sponsor April 17 Luncheon Tony Petelos to Speak Alabama Telco Credit and re-elected, having Union will sponsor no opposition, in 2008. the April 17 luncheon On October 1, 2011 he this month, and has was appointed as the invited Jefferson County first professional county Manager Tony Petelos to manager of Jefferson be our speaker. County, Alabama. Mr. Petelos is Tony Petelos has a long history of service to actively involved in the the people of Alabama community, bringing his Tony Petelos and especially Jefferson leadership abilities to Jefferson County groups focused on the County. He was elected Manager improvement of Jefferson to the Alabama House County. of Representatives in He is married to Teresa Petelos, 1986 and was twice re-elected, formerly the Presiding Judge of the serving until 1997. In that year, he Circuit Court of Jefferson County, was appointed commissioner of the Bessemer Division. They have Alabama Department of Human two daughters, Angela, a graduate Resources by Governor Fob James of The University of Alabama and re-appointed to that position at Birmingham and Stephanie, by Governor Don Siegelman. He a graduate of The University of has served on many boards and Alabama. committees over the years. He was To attend the April 17 Chamber elected mayor of Hoover in 2004

EVENT DETAILS WHAT: Chamber Luncheon WHERE: Hoover Country Club WHEN: Networking begins at 11:15 a.m., meeting starts at noon on April 17

Luncheon, please make your reservations no later than Monday, April 14, by calling 988-5672, or emailing lisa@hooverchamber.org. Networking begins at 11:15 a.m., with the meeting starting sharply at noon. The Luncheon is $20 with reservations in advance, or $22 for walk-ins without reservations. Cancellations are accepted until the morning of the luncheon, but those that make reservations and do not attend will be charged. Location: Hoover Country Club, 3140 Club Drive, Hoover, AL 35226.

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How to Start a Business in Hoover Program The Hoover Public Library is hosting a “How to Start a Business in Hoover” program on April 30 from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. This annual event offers participants everything they need to know to become a successful entrepreneur. “Hoover is a great location to start a business. This program not only provides all the information someone would need to open a business, but the Bryce Thornton, opportunity to make Hoover Public Library valuable contacts to Business Department help a business owner maintain that business.” EVENT DETAILS Joe Primm, Business WHAT: “How to Counselor, Alabama Start a Business in SBDC Network. Hoover” This program will feature speakers from WHERE: The the Alabama SBDC Hoover Public Library Network, the city of Hoover’s Revenue WHEN: April 30 Department, the from 9:15 a.m. to Hoover Area Chamber 12:15 p.m. of Commerce, Operation HOPE: Hope Coalition America and the Hoover Public Library. For reservations, please call 444-7816. Bryce Thornton is the Business Librarian at the Hoover Public Library. He can be reached at 4447816 or brycet@bham.lib.al.us.

Coffee & Contacts Schedule Second Thursday of each month March 13, 2014 - South Hall Self Storage April 10, 2014 - Wrapsody May 8, 2014 - Focus MD June 12, 2014 - COMFORCE Global Staffing Solutions July 10, 2014 - Holy Apostles Episcopal Church August 7, 2014 - Danberry at Inverness September 11, 2014 - National Bank of Commerce-Inverness

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A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the new Indian Springs Pediatric Dentistry at 6496 Quail Run Drive in Pelham/Hoover, just across Highway 119 from Indian Springs School. Shown cutting the ribbon is Dr. Rosalynn Crawford-McKendall, as her husband Keith McKendall holds the bow. They are joined by dozens of family members, friends, business associates, and Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. Indian Springs Pediatric Dentistry can be reached at 739-7773 or iskidsdent@yahoo.com or on their website at www.indianspringskidsdentistry.com.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at the new office of Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center, located at 2100 Data Park in Hoover. Shown cutting the ribbon are two of the doctors at this location, Dr. Meghan Lemke, left, and Dr. Maxcie Sikora, as Dr. Sunena Argo holds the bow. They are joined by Hoover City Council Member John Lyda (back row), several staff administrators and guests, as well as several Hoover Area Chamber Ambassadors. The office can be reached at (205) 8719661 or www.alabamaallergy.com.

At the February Chamber Public Safety Awards Luncheon, The Police Officers of the Year were recognized, sponsored by Hendrick Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, with Sgt. Jim Thornton and Officer John Massey recognized jointly as the Police Officers of the Year, and Officer Mike Tomlin, and Sgt. Jeff Sauceda and Sgt. Brian Foreman all recognized as finalists for their outstanding work during the year by Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis. Shown left to right are Officer Tomlin, Sgt. Sauceda, Chief Derzis, Sgt. Thornton, Officer Massey, and Sgt. Foreman.

Fire Captain John Dennis (left) was recognized at the February Chamber Public Safety Awards Luncheon as the Outstanding Paramedic of the Year by Hoover Fire Department Battalion Chief Frank Brocato (center), and Lt. Larry Florence was recognized as the Outstanding Firefighter of the Year for 2013 at the luncheon. These two awards were sponsored by TurnerBatson Architects. TurnerBatson has sponsored these awards for some fifteen consecutive years.

Corporal Matt Reece, right, was recognized at the February Public Safety Awards Luncheon by Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis for his outstanding work as the Detention Officer of the Year for 2013 in his work at the Hoover City Jail. This award is sponsored by Hendrick Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram.

Two 911 Operators, Allison Rector (left) and Amy Appleton (right) were recognized by Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis as the 2013 Telecommunicators of the Year for their outstanding work in helping the Police Officers of the Year apprehend criminals in a brutal home invasion involving several acts of terrorism and criminal activity. This award was sponsored by TurnerBatson Architects.

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Thank You, Board of Trustees The Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees Jerry Cross, Chairman, Jefferson County EIDA Terri Q. Williams, AT&T Alabama Lisa Worley, Anchor Insurance Agency Robert Linthout, Arrell Internet Services Gene Linton, Blue Cross and Blue Shield A. W. Bolt, Bolt Law Office Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center Gary Wright, Cadence Bank Lori D. Moler, Children’s of Alabama Gregg Maercker, First Commercial Bank David Bradley, Health 1 Consulting Mark Garnett, HealthSpring of Alabama, Inc. Joel Smith, Hendrick Chrysler-DodgeJeep-Ram Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group Dominic Buompastore, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Henry King, King Acura Joe McGee, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Dan Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis Insurance Edward Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis Insurance Norman Saia, Papa Saia’s Pizza Richard Head, RE/MAX Advantage Chris Leech, Regions Financial Charlie Conklin, Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing Tim Prince, Shelby County Reporter Bill Stoeffhaas, Style Advertising Dan Ellis, TASC Keith Pennington, Medical West Chris Moore, Virginia College at Birmingham

The Board of Trustees Mike Murphy, ABC 33/40 Television Pete Gagliano, ADT Security Systems Carol Adkins, Adkins OnTime Electric Steve Swofford, Alabama Credit Union Philip Richards, Alabama Gas Corporation Jane Katona, Alabama Media Group T. J. Fincher, Alabama Power Company Jabo Waggoner, Alabama Senate Majority Leader, District Sixteen Jack Williams, Alabama State Representative Linda Cencula, Alabama Telco Credit Union Steve Nix, AlaTrust Credit Union Jimese Harkley, America’s First Federal Credit Union Felicia Fortune, American Family Care Randy Johansen, American Family Care Eric Efferson, BBVA Compass Bank Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank Robert P. (Rob) Fowler, Balch & Bingham LLP Deborah Stephens, Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Ken Crow, Belk Patty Barron, P.E., Birmingham Water Works Board Ken Leatherwood, Bright House Networks Leanne Messer, Brookdale Place University Park Evelyn Phillips, Bryant Bank Bud Cason, Bud’s Best Cookies Ryan Blackenburg, C B & S Bank Kristine Taylor, Cameron at the Summit Stacey Swinney, Chateau Vestavia Morris Jackson, Chick-Fil-A Mike Warren, Children’s of Alabama Dr. Mark Clark, Clark Holmes Oral & Facial Surgery

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New Members February 2014 AccuPrint Bobby George, Partner - 322-4041

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Rocket Cycle Rachel Hunt

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Burke’s Outlet/Bealls Inc. Christy Davis, District Manager 334-790-2459

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April and May 2014 APRIL April 3: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! April 3: 5 p.m. Ribbon Cutting & Open House until 7:00 p.m. at Aerotek, 100 Concourse Parkway, Suite 200, Hoover, 35244. Contact LaTasha Turner at lturner@aerotek. com or 968-6100. April 10: 7:30 to 9 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Wrapsody, Inc., 161 Main Street, Suite 127, Hoover 35244 (Patton Creek Shopping Center, next to Panera Bread). Contact hoover@wrapsodyonline.com or call 9897277 for information. April 11: 11:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting at Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists, 254 Inverness Center Drive, Hoover, 35242. Call Jan Gibson at 943-1197 or jan@ birminghamallergy.com for information. www.birminghamallergy.com. April 14: 4:30 p.m. Chamber Board Meeting at Chamber Office. April 16: 4:30 p.m. Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! April 17: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, April 14. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not come will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20 or $22 without reservations.

April 22: Hoover City Schools Foundation Clay Target Shoot at Selwood Farms. For information, contact Khristi Doss Drive at kddriver@southerco.com or (205) 257-5055. April 22: Noon Minority Business Committee Meeting at Chamber Office. Bring your own lunch if you like! Visitors welcome!

tickets for members of the Board of Trustees. Contact Bill Powell at 988-5672 or bill@ hooverchamber.org for details. May 8: 7:30 to 9 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Focus-MD, 3300 Cahaba Road, Suite 202, Birmingham, 35223. Contact Tonya Wallace at 769-0649 or Wallace@focus-md.com. www.focus-md.com. May 14: 4:30 p.m. Chamber Board Meeting.

April 24: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Business after Hours at Mattress King 280, 5403 Highway 280, Suite 201, Hoover 35242. Contact Newton Breland at nbreland@sleeponthebest.com or call 995-3144 for information.

May 16: 4:30 Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

MAY May 1: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

May 3: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate Hoover Day at Veterans Park on Valleydale. Chamber members have the opportunity to reserve a booth in the large Exhibitor Pavilion for only $100. Rental of the booth includes space under a large tent, skirted table, two chairs and exhibitor sign. With 10,000 people expected to attend this free city-wide celebration, this is an excellent opportunity to promote your business. Contact Brittany Toole at (205) 444-7792 or tooleb@ci.hoover.al.us May 6: 7:30 a.m. Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayer Breakfast at The Wynfrey Hotel. Tickets through City of Hoover ONLY (this is NOT a Chamber event!). However, The Chamber provides

May 17: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, May 14. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not come will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $18 or $20 without reservations. May 21-25 : SEC Baseball Tournament at Regions Park. Seventeenth Consecutive Year. Ticket packages available at www.secsports. com or (800) 732-4849. May 23: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Business after Hours at Bassett Furniture, 2970 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244. Contact Kathy Rhea at 988-2180 or krhea@bassettfurniture. com. www.bassettfurniture.com for information. May 27: Noon. Minority Business Council Meeting Brown Bag Luncheon Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome.

Hoover Area Chamber Connection Newsletter

Hoover Chamber Ofﬁcers and Board of Directors

Jason Cobb, Cadence Bank, 2014 President

Patti Barron, Birmingham Water Works Board

Joe Thomas, Capstone Financial Services, First Vice President

Khristi Doss Driver, J.D., Southern Company

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

Leanne Graham, Sam’s Club

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

Phil Holmes, St. Vincent’s Health System

Debbie Rockwell, Iberia Bank Mortgage, Secretary

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consultants, Immediate Past President

Reginald Jeter, Gregg Maercker, J.D. First Nationwide Commercial Mutual Insurance Bank

Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Services

Lori Schommer, City of Hoover, City Liaison

Ira Levine, CCIM, Levine & Associates

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

Joel Smith, Hendrick Automotive

$6,000 in 2014-2015 Lila Parks Scholarship applications available The Hoover Area Chamber’s 20142015 Lila Parks Scholarships, started in 1997, will be awarded in May of this year. Applications are available in the Chamber office, or on the Chamber web site home page at Hooverchamber.org. On the website, the application is available on the home page with a CLICK HERE designation to get the application. These scholarships are available to students who meet at least one of the following criteria: (1) they must be from Hoover; or (2) be a member of the Chamber or an immediate family member of a Chamber member or employee of a Chamber member; or (3) an employee of the City of Hoover or an immediate family member of a city employee. The Scholarship Program is named after Lila Parks, the long-time volunteer who ran the Applied Career Education Program (A.C.E.) for high school students for the ten years of its existence virtually by herself. Lila is still active in

Scholarship winners from 2013, L-R: Lila Parks, Anna Nicole Hartmann, Francie Harris, Anastasiya Naydonova, Steven Greer, and Chamber Director Bill Powell.

the Hoover Chamber, often volunteering to help at the Chamber luncheon, and still serves on the Chamber Education and Scholarship Committee. She retired in 2004 after a long and successful career as an Allstate Insurance agent. Scholarships will be restricted to public four-year colleges and universities located within the State of Alabama. Applications are to be turned in to the Chamber office by 4 p.m., April 25, 2014.

• Hoover’s Magazine | April 2014 Connection Newsletter Hoover Area Chamber

Anyone wanting more information about these scholarships can call the Chamber at 988-5672. Students applying can be from any of the area schools, including all public and private schools, but must meet at least one of the criteria listed above. Applicants must also submit the first two pages of IRS form 1040 to be considered, as the Hoover Chamber Scholarships are also considered as financial needs based scholarships.

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The Hannah Home Shelby Auxiliary hosted a membership coffee at the Greystone home of Peggy DeVane Feb. 17. (Photos by Cassandra Mickens) Tamara Moser and Lois Tipton

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Margaret Walker and Esther Howell

Billie Holleman and Jackie McAtee

Elise Hearn and Rachel Kopes

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Hearts in Harmony The Hoover Service Club hosted its Hearts in Harmony Gala Feb. 14 at Embassy Suites. (Photos by Cassandra Mickens)

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Pam and Raymond Thompson and Joanne Powell

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Marie and Carmella Teague

Virginia Guthrie and Judy Holcombe

Sara Ann and Jim Perry and Barbara Bratton

Genoa McPhatter, Lynda Wasden and Veronda Garner

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Jazz Cat Ball The Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary, which boasts a number of members from Hoover, held its third annual Jazz Cat Ball Feb. 22 at Old Car Heaven. (Photos by Donna O’Brien)

Missy Ellis, Scott Register and Karen Wood

Lauren and Joshua Moore and Christy and Brian King

Paul and Jaqueline DeMarco

Kimberly Ennis and Donna O’Brien

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Michael McFillin and Rachel Counce

Janet King, Diane Ferguson, Drew Ferguson and Cele Montgomery

Scarlett and Kyle Pearson

Whitten Walker and Eleanor Parker

Mary Ellen Capps and Jo Self

Janelle Dunn and Dr. Stephanie Hightower

Bill Capps, Allen Montgomery and George Reick

Scott Kingsford, Stacey Elliott and Jennifer and Bob Alden

Kevin Burke and Karen Swann

Tricia Preston and Sara Ann Polhemus

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Southern Voices Reception The Southern Voices Festival hosted a reception for photographer Jerry Siegel Feb. 18 at the Hoover Public Library. (Photos by Cassandra Mickens)

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Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey and Mike Krewcheck

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Hoover Councilman John Lyda and Hal Humphrey

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Meet the Artist Reception Aldridge Gardens hosted a reception and art show for artist and educator Soon-Bok Lee Sellers Feb. 21. (Contributed photos)

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Brenda Ladun Conquer Cancer Run The 10th annual Brenda Ladun Conquer Cancer Run was held March 1 at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. (Photos by Cassandra Mickens)

Linda Webb and Lesley Bean

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Jane and Casey Lucas

Patti and Katie McGahee

John Ngure and Gideon Waithera

Shavonda Garrett and Candra Bethune

Liz Conway, Shelly Fagg and Lauren Lambert

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Gwen Hardnett and Linda Brady

Sarah Snyder and Brian White

China Haynes and Keona Jenkins

Matthew and Mary Gregg and Donna Belk

Lashondra Orum and Andrea and William Fambro

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Hoover High School Beauty Walk Hoover High School hosted its annual Beauty Walk Feb. 15 at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham. (Contributed photos)

Miss Alabama 2012 Anna Laura Bryan, James Spann and Don Hulin

Senior escorts and Miss Senior Class 2014 Hannah Shultz

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Caroline Dunne and Jason McCay

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Jessica Wang and Daryl Clinton

Miss Senior Class 2014 Hannah Schultz

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Lauren Osborn and Houston Kendrick

Emily Abernathy, Abbey Walker, Hannah Shultz, Dani Dean, and Melissa Bryant

Spain Park High School Beauty Walk Spain Park High School’s annual Beauty Walk was held Feb. 1. (Contributed photos)

Chase Burton and Caitlin Lott

Bailey Pereira, Anna Shepherd, Hannah Floyd, Carlie Nall, and Rebekah Richardson

Caroline Wells, Victoria Phillips, Ana-Ceclia Rush and Grayson Parker

Lauren Lovell, Julia Sbrissa, Brennen Cooke, Taylor Ann Brent and Elise Lapinski

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Taste of Mardi Gras The Hoover Senior Center hosted its “Taste of Mardi Gras” party Feb. 28. (Photos by Cassandra Mickens)

Diane Foley and Maxine McMonagle

Linda Colegrove, Joyce Patterson and Dot Marron

Brenda Tarpley

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Elizabeth Enzweiler and Dolly Mae Hop

Joyce Britnell and Glida Magnani

Chuck King and the Old Fashion Rhythm Band

Frances Fansler

Julia Weems and Carol Petterson

Betty Rasbery, Keena Brown, Sarah Garrett and Faye Smitherman

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“A Night in Candyland” The Hoover Service Area Daddy Daughter Dance, “A Night in Candyland,” was held Feb. 8 at Hoover High School. (Contributed photos)

Joey and Malia Belyeu

Jon and Claire Boone, Grace Lazarre and Kaelin Pettit

Brad and Igrainne Hill and Emily and John Marron

Olivia Curl, Emily Watson, Abbey Smith and Emma Hendrix

Sara Powell, Mary Robinson, Audrey Powell, Sierra Greer, Lydia Powell and Alexis Turek

John and Maggie Barnes

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Rick and Anna Claypoole and Katie and Adrian Heglas

Jenna Richardson, Mykayla Mitchell, Annaliese Chambers, Maddie Walker, Grace Richardson and Sarah Niles Simmons

Mahdis Shabani, Charlotte Curlings and Sara Hancock

Jasmine Hall, Ilissa McGowin, Grace Lazarre and Kaelin Pettit

Grace Heglas, Taylor Truett, Jana Maynard and Maddy Calvano

Igrainne Hill, Danielle Brewer, Helen Anne Hawkins, Ryan McKern, Madelyne Tidwell and McKinney Shea

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The Symphony Volunteer Council The Symphony Volunteer Council hosted guest conductor Danail Rachev at the home of Hoover residents Ed and Barbara Randall Oct. 27, 2013. (Contributed photos)

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April 3 First Thursday Fiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

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April 4 Robby Hecht and The Sea, The Sea

The Hoover Public Library will host a First Thursday Fiction Book Group to discuss “The Chaperone” by Laura Moriarty. Event will be April 3 at 10 a.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Robby Hecht and The Sea, The Sea will perform at Moonlight on the Mountain on April 4. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

English Conversation Practice

April 5 Walk for Autism and 5K Race

•Hoover Public Library•

The Hoover Public Library will host an adult English Conversation Practice in the Theatre Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. on April 3.

Smooth Hound Smith and Eric Erdman •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Smooth Hound Smith and Eric Erdman will perform at Moonlight on the Mountain on April 3. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit

•Moonlight on the Mountain•

•Veterans Park•

Join the Autism Society of Alabama as we walk to bring awareness and acceptance for all affected with autism. Walk for Autism is a fun-filled, family friendly time and is the Autism Society of Alabama’s largest awareness event. Event is April 5 at 8 a.m. For more information, visit Walkforautismal.com.

High Country 5K •Shades Crest Baptist Church•

Shades Crest Baptist Church presents the 13th Annual High Country 5K Run/ Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run to be held April 5 at 8 a.m. For more information, visit Shadescrest.org or Active. com.

Making Tracks for Celiacs 5K •Hoover Met•

Second Thursday Fiction Book Club

The third annual Making Tracks for Celiacs 5K and One Mile Fun Run is April 5 at 8:30 a.m. at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. For more information, visit Celiacwalk.org.

Pierce Pettis

•Moonlight on the Mountain•

Pierce Pettis will perform at Moonlight on the Mountain on April 5. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

April 6 Whispers from the Past - A Native American Experience •Aldridge Gardens•

Rediscover the culture and contributions of Native Alabamians as life takes shape through demonstrations of flintknapping, cooking and hunting weapons, activities like leaf pounding, beading, corn grinding, gourd painting and pottery and children’s games and activities on April 6 from 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. $5 donation for visitors 18 and older. $3 passport for school-age children wanting to participate in take-home crafts. Visit Aldridgegardens.com for more information.

Global Cuisine at the Plaza •Hoover Public Library•

Coffee-ol-ogy Café will host a program about Foods & Coffees of Sweden April 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Hoover Library Plaza. Free samples will be provided. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

April 7 Friends of the Library •Hoover Public Library•

Friends of the Hoover Public Library Coffee. Stop by anytime for refreshments, learn about the Friends activities and join or renew your membership. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Open Mic Night •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Open Mic Night at Moonlight on the Mountain is April 7. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

April 8 Daytime Nonfiction Book Club •Hoover Public Library•

Join the Hoover Public Library to discuss the month’s nonfiction selection, “The Year of Living Biblically,” by A. J. Jacobs at 10:30 a.m. April 8. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Spanish Conversation Club •Hoover Public Library•

Practice Spanish and learn the culture with a native speaker leading the conversation on April 8 at 7 p.m. Beginners to fluent speakers are welcome. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

April 10 Second Thursday Fiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

The Hoover Public Library will host a Second Thursday Fiction Book Group to discuss “Me Before You” by April 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Jojo Moyes at 10 a.m. April 10. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

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April 16 No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group

Rebecca Rego & The Trainmen •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Rebecca Rego & The Trainmen will perform at Moonlight on the Mountain on April 10. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn. com.

April 11 Zumba Around the World

Dance the night away for a good cause on April 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. This fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association will feature songs from around the world. Come out dressed in a costume from anywhere in the world and get moving! Bring a friend. $10 minimum donation requested. Register at the St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Fitness Desk. Registration not required.

After Hours at the Plaza - Eric Essix •The Library Theatre•

The Hoover Public Library will host a special After Hours at the Plaza music event in the Library Theatre featuring Eric Essix on April 11 at 8 p.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Chuck Brodsky •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Chuck Brodsky will perform at Moonlight on the Mountain on April 11. Tickets are $15. For

visit

•Hoover Public Library•

Walk With Me Birmingham 2014

more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

April 12 Color Me Rad 5K

Honeyboy and Boots and Steve Norris

•Hoover Met•

The Color Me Rad 5K is at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium on April 12. For more information, visit Color merad.com/race/ birmingham.

Walk With Me Birmingham 2014 •Veterans Park•

The eighth annual Walk with Me event to be held April 12 at Veterans Park will be benefiting Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area Pediatrics Clinic. Registration is from 6:30-7:45 a.m. 5K starts at 8 a.m. with one-mile fun run starting at 9 a.m. Contact Allison Nichols at 205314-2187 or Anichols@ eastersealsbham.org.

Purl at the Plaza •Hoover Public Library•

The Hoover Public Library will host a meeting of fiber enthusiasts on April 12 at 3 p.m. — perfect for those who knit, crochet or embroider.

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•Moonlight on the Mountain•

Honeyboy and Boots and Steve Norris will perform at Moonlight on the Mountain on April 12. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn. com.

April 14 Read Your Own Adventure Book Club •Hoover Public Library•

Share your favorite contemporary fiction book and learn about other great reads on April 14 at 7 p.m. in the Plaza Reading Room. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

April 15 Hoover Ultimate Fair •Hoover Met•

The Hoover Ultimate Fair is April 15-19 at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. For

Join the No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group on April 16 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss a recently read nonfiction title in this month’s genre: Humor. Visit the Nonfiction Department for suggestions. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Chris Trapper, With Opener Nick Young •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Chris Trapper, With Opener Nick Young will perform at Moonlight on the Mountain on April 16. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn. com.

April 17 Hannah Thomas and Roxie Watson •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Hannah Thomas and Roxie Watson will perform at Moonlight on the Mountain on April 17. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn. com.

April 21 Open Mic Night •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Open Mic Night at Moonlight on the Mountain is April 21. Tickets are $5.

For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

April 22 Gregg Curry & Friends •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Gregg Curry & Friends will perform at Moonlight on the Mountain on April 22. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

April 24 Rob Alley Quintet with Jil Chambless •Hoover Public Library•

Rob Alley Quintent with Jil Chambless performs An Alabama Songbook, featuring selections from Byron Arnold’s “Folk Songs of Alabama” at this free event on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Nighttime Nonfiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

Join the Nonfiction Book Group April 24 at 7 p.m. to discuss “The Disappearing Spoon” by Sam Kean. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Alyse Black and Christen Cole •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Alyse Black and Christen Cole will perform at Moonlight on the Mountain on April 24. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

April 26 Walk Me Home •Veterans Park•

The third Annual “Walk Me Home...to the place I belong” 5k Run and Walk for Foster Care is April 26 in Hoover at Veterans Park. Help support foster c h i l d r e n and youth throughout the Greater Birmingham A r e a . Registration for 5K walk/ run begins at 7 a.m. Event begins at 8 a.m. - rain or shine. Monday at the Movies

Write Club •Hoover Public Library•

Meet fellow amateur writers at Write Club – How to Look Like an Artist: Seeing the Poetry in the World Around Us – on April 26 at 10:30 a.m. Tony Crunk, nationally recognized poet and published children’s book writer, will speak on the influence of poetry on the creation of art. His latest collection of poems, Biblia Pauperum, was published in 2013. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

PowerPoint: Crash Course! •Hoover Public Library•

This class on April 26 at 2 p.m. gives patrons a crash course in the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint. It covers an introduction to the application and how to perform common tasks. The class is free of charge and designed for all library users new to personal computing. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

April 27 Mason Atkins, guitar •Hoover Public Library•

Join us for an afternoon of jazz and blues with guitarist Mason Atkins on April 27 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Jay and Rosanna Juliano, (Slamabama) •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Jay and Rosanna Juliano, (Slamabama) will perform at Moonlight on the Mountain on April 27. Tickets are $12.

For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

April 28 Monday at the Movies •Hoover Public Library•

In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym (“Ernest”) for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues with instances of mistaken identity after they both fall in love with women they met while using the name Ernest. Come out for “The Importance of Being Earnest” during Monday at the Movies April 28 at 2 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

This Just In! •Hoover Public Library•

The Hoover Public Library will host a book club for grades 4-6 April 28 at 6:30 p.m. Those attending should read a book published in the last six months beforehand and come prepared to make a commercial to spread the word. Space limited. For more information or to register, visit Hooverlibrary. org.

April 29 Celebrate Turkey •Hoover Public Library•

Join us in the Plaza and Reading Room for Turkish food and entertainment. Fun for the whole family! For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org. To have events featured in the H Life calendar, please contact cassandra.mickens@ hlifemag.com.n

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are paying a 25.00 referral bonus

in Calera, Alabama. Positions open

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for qualified Applicants. Please call

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for day shift and night shift. Job

$2500 Sign on Bonus1 yr. recent

call 1-866-FLA ROCK

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3316 or apply in person @ 8278

Local Construction Co. 2-5 yrs

Hwy 25 South in Calera, AL.

exp in construction. Must have

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billing, Wii console, hair styling, plus

certificates too? Call Advanced

Beelman Truck Co. Hiring!

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205-655-0055

MANAGER For Calera, AL Terminal.

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transportation for hauling materials

If you can sell home security

Excellent Pay/Benefits

Still in plastic, never used, factory

(1.25ft) Ceramic Tile (1.25ft)

and own tools. Drug test req.

systems and and you’re not

Call: 618-646-5384

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a well rounded skill set, reliable

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Lead Fitter/Welder Must

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most Japanese models. Towing.

be certified Needs own hand

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& BUS DRIVERS! Email rgray@

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tools Able to read blueprints

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concrete work, and masonry.

dunnbuildingcompany.com No

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experience. Call 205-876-4269. CDL Skills And Test Training, LLC

Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL

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manager designs, manages,

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Dunn Construction has immediate

implements Girl Scout programs in

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openings for experienced Drivers

Chilton/Shelby counties. Establishes

•Public Par 71 18-hole

QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

for our Calera/Alabaster area. Class

community partners, volunteers/girls

•Memberships available

Central Alabama Fab in

B CDL & HAZMAT Endorsement

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•Twilight and Senior Rate

Field Service Technician with

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Green fees M-F (any)

applicants must be able to pass

work! Signing bonus! Excellent pay

WE WANT TO HIRE YOU TO

Tidy Spaces $160 for 2 people

or Sa-Su after 12. 665-8057

a complete DOT physical, drug

& benefits + vehicle

RETIRE YOU Work for a strong

for 4 hrs organizing any home/

screen and road test. Candidates

Call 205-949-1785 or email

stable company. Southern Haulers

office space. Supplies additional

Montgomery Stockyard

must have good customer

careers@servicecare.net

LLC in Calera. Hiring CDL-A Drivers

cost. 908-0267 or 243-0677

Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in

service skills. Average gross pay

for new accounts. Must have clean

designfortidyspaces@gmail.com

Clanton. Call Lane at

$55,000-$65,000 annually. •

Fire & Water Techs Needed For

CDL-A. Exc pay / benefits. George

205-389-4530. For other hauling

Weekly bonuses • Premium pay for

Restoration Company. Must

or James 800.537.4621 EOE

Trailer, Tire & Diesel Mechanics

arrangements, contact Wes in

holidays • Paid vacation • Medical

pass background check and drug

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and dental insurance • Company

test, have reliable transportation

funded life, accidental death and

and good driving record. F/T & P/T

PLUMBERS NEEDED

qualifications please call or email

Morrison Healthcare Food Svc

dismemberment insurance,

position available, willing to train.

Call 682-2828, fax resume to 682-

resume

Currently Taking application for

life and short term/long term

Serious Inquiries. Call 424-4211

2827 or email to resume@sps9.com

205-250-0553

all postitions, all shifts available,

disability insurance • A company

btw 9-11.

contact Tabitha

matching 401[k] plan

Tennant: tabithatennant@

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& Tuscaloosa Call 682-2828, fax

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$0.99 / lb when you mention this

resume to 682-2827 or email to

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application at

201 Parker Drive

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resume@sps9.com

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1000 1st St. N, Alabaster, 35007

Pelham, AL 35124

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1-800-749-9808 Ext. 4548

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NOW HIRING!!!!

205-822-4825

• customer service • sales reps

MORRISON PLUMBING

have experience. If you meet

christyb@tiretechinc.net Electricians Needed Birmingham

217 1st St. N Ste. C Alabaster, AL 35007205-663-1040

Master Plumber & Repair Specialists.

Dependable, compassionate

• office assistant manager • route

GUN & KNIFE EXPO

Clear sewer lines. Install water &

people needed to provide care

Immediate Openings

managers

Events in Central and North

gas lines, water heaters. Service ALL

for individuals with intellectual

For Full Time Positions

Need 8 Motivated people to replace

Alabama.

of Shelby County since 1972!

disabilities in a residential setting.

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** Benefits Package **

• full time • flexible hours •

Valley Productions for shows near

for providing support with all

Machine Operators

competitive pay

you!

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activities of daily living and daily

Must have 2 plus years of

Call Drew (205) 490-1003

256-335-8474

Commercial or Residential *

documentation regarding the care

experience as a manufacturing

(404) 723-1322

Landscape Installation * Mulch/Pine

of the individuals served. Part-

Machine Operator. Machine set-up

Straw * Leaf Removal * Flower Beds

time, full-time and weekend

experience is a major plus! Pay DOE.

S & B CLEANING Experienced in

MOBILE HOMES with land. Ready

* Hedge Trimming

positions available in the Alabaster

Industrial Maintenance

Residential & Comm. Cleaning.

to move in. Owner financing

MTZ Landscaping

area. Must possess high school

Minimum of 2 yrs. exp.

205-603-1553 Reasonable w Ref.

with approved credit. 3 bdrm., 2

205-914-4196

diploma/GED and valid drivers

Must be able to weld.

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license. Must be 21years of age,

Apply in person:

MATTRESS SETS

pass background check and drug

Smith Companies

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screening. Apply in person at 2352

100 Pardue Road

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OTR Class A Driver in

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clobber big city prices & interest

TANK DRIVERS NEEDED NOW!

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AM until finished(varies). $10.50-

rates! 205.755.7581

Min. age 23 and a good MVR

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experience • $.40-.50 per mile •

$14.00/ hour. Benefits: medical,

Paid weekly • BCBS Insurance •

vision, dental, vacation & 401k.

Steel Building. Allocated Bargains.

We will train for tank if you have

Production Team Members in

Home Weekends • EZ & prepass

Requirements: • Reading & math

40x60 on up. We do deals.

2 yrs. verifiable Tractor/Trailer Exp.

Vance, AL

•Safety bonusCall: (334) 288-8106

skills • Lift 60 lbs. repetitively. •

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Work in +90 Temperature • Work in

251-241-4250

States. Dump Trailer Drivers Must

HS Diploma or GED, 2 yr

required. Most Nights at home

have verifiable dump trailer exp.

Manufacturing exp. Must be 18+,

Right at Home

-10 Temperature • Walking majority

pass background check, 2 yr AL

Homecare services available in

of day. Apply 10:30 AM - 5:00

HELP WANTED - 2 JOBS

Excellent benefits including Blue

resident, $14.50 per hour.

your area. Please call 205-460-

PM. Southeastern Food Pelham,

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Cross & furnished uniforms with

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•Industrial Tire Technician

a boot allowance. Contact Carl

Caregiver/CNAs in Shelby County.

201 Parker Drive 205-685-4551

•Experience a plus

or Valerie 800-749-5552 or 205-

••Forklift technician

322-5552 or apply online at www.

Class A CDL Drivers Only!

••Experience Necessary

walpoleinc.com

CALL 205-672-7474

Manufacturing/Assembly

Apply at www.rahbhm.com.

positions available in Calera area. Full time hours, all shifts

MECHANIC NEEDED: Afternoon

Pelham Distributor hiring Class A

available. Call today

Shift SOUTHERN HAULERS,

CDL drivers. Return home each day.

205-267-3910

LLC, 2157 Hwy 16 Calera, Alabama

Must pass DOT physical, drug screen

The View Apartments

for elderly and special needs

35040 Tractor, Trailer & Welding

and road test. Have good customer

Alabaster

children. Bathing. Companionship.

OXFORD HEALTHCARE LPN’s, RN’s

Repairs. Must have own tools. A

service skills. Compensation/

1, 2, & 3 BRs

Medication reminders. Light house

& CNA’sFull Time/Part Time Please

clear drivers license is needed. CDL

Benefits: • $55-70,000 annually.

Good Credit Required

keeping and DEEP housecleaning!!

apply @helpathome.com

a plus. 401k, Health, Dental, Rx

• Premium pay for holidays. •

205-663-6650

Call Polly 205-745-1794

205-608-1612

options. For information,call Carson

Paid Vacation. • Medical/dental

Home care services available

or Tim @( 800 ) 537-4621 x 715,

insurance. • Company funded life

Gated Community accepting

Xpress Concierge Services

NOW HIRING Class A CDL Drivers

e-mail to: cvick@southernhaulersllc.

insurance. • Short-term/long-term

applications for security officer.

including elderly help, pet help,

Only Pelham Food Distributors has

com or tjohnsonjr@

disability. • Company matching

Concealed weapon permit and valid

corporate & personal asst, errands,

immediate openings for commercial

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401(k). Please apply in person at:

AL drivers license required. For info

appt waiting services, appt

Southeastern Food Merchandisers,

call 205-991-9010 between 9 a.m.

scheduling, organizing & research.

and 1 p.m.

(888) 660-5504

drivers with a Class A CDL. All loads have a co-driver or helper

APPLIANCE TECHS

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and return home each day. All

Put your experience and skills to

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Where do you see yourself? No one can predict what the market will do in the next five years. But judging by the last five, there’s only one thing we know is certain: change. That’s why we don’t simply prepare you for today’s business issues - we teach you to think critically, adapt, create, solve and lead others to do the same. Because these aren’t simply the skills you’ll need to get a diploma, they are the traits that tomorrow’s leaders will need to run their own businesses, too.

Monica Ratchford Relationships Manager