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New Year! It’s good to be home to usher in 2014! The New Year often brings talk of new challenges, new adventures, and new or rekindled resolutions, all part of our ongoing efforts to become our best selves. Among my resolutions this year is getting to know my hometown again after living elsewhere on and off for the past decade. My journalism career has taken me to New York and throughout the Deep South — to Selma, Anniston, Natchez, Miss., and most recently Jackson, Miss. And while I’ve made lifelong friends and lifelong memories in all of these cities, I began to feel that tug in my heart to come home, back to where it all started. The seeds of career were sown at Hoover High School, where I was a shy, but curious teenager who decided to take a newspaper fundamentals course freshman year in 1997. My shyness has subsided somewhat, but my curiosity has not waned with time. I have a feeling my curiosity will not only help me make good on my aforementioned resolution, but also will help me navigate this new chapter in my life and career. As the new editor of Hoover’s Magazine, I’m thrilled to bring you a product that has — and will continue to — capture the very best of the city we all hold dear. Inside this issue, you’ll find a few items from area retailers that will jump-start your resolutions to eat well, move more and live simply. And, if you’re due

for a new adventure, be sure to read our features about Moonlight on the Mountain, a listening lounge in Bluff Park that’s been dubbed the “Bluebird Café of Birmingham,” and Vamp & Tramp Booksellers, a couple’s extensive collection of printed and sculptural books that can draw one’s attention for hours. I’m very much looking forward to getting to know Hoover again and telling its stories. Here’s to the New Year! n

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Luscious Leather Tandy Leather Factory displays the art of leathercraft

Chasing A Dream Steven Padilla does country his way

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28 HEALTH & BEAUTY 8 New Year, New You: Gifts for a fitter 2014

EDUCATION 36 Snippets: What’s

ARTS & CULTURE 10 Relaxing Behind the

AT HOME 40 Natural Transitions:

FOOD & DRINK 48 A New Palate:

Controls: The Model Box offers a variety of fun hobbies

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Unplugged Entertainment: Moonlight on the Mountain offers pure music Words Of Art: Couple collects array of book art Chasing A Dream: Steven Padilla pursues country music career

Teresa Shepherd shows off her Riverchase home

Johnny Scoggins infuses whimsy into Hoover Country Club cuisine

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New Year, New You

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Preserving memories

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For a spiritual lift, consider Hoover author Bert Lewis’ newest book “Unveiled: 52 Weekly Devotions for Encountering God.” Book, $28.95, Wrapsody.

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arts & culture

Fly, drive, sail or build models from hobby shop for indoor and outdoor entertainment STORY BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE PHOTOS BY JON GOERING ABOVE: Growing up in Switzerland, Jeremy Hartmann, owner of The Model Box hobby shop, constructed planes using anything he could get his hands on. PAGE 11: Hartmann and his wife, Janet, opened The Model Box in 1988.

here’s something about holding the controls to a boat, car or plane that sparks a sense of childhood wonder in everyone, no matter his or her age. And Hoover residents only need to go to The Model Box, owned by Jeremy and Janet Hartmann, to awaken their inner youngsters. Growing up in Switzerland, Jeremy constructed planes using anything he could get his hands on, from toilet paper rolls to scraps of wood. “Back then, we had to build everything from scratch,” he said. “I’ve always been a hands-on guy.” His expertise and passion for creating models only matured with time. So after

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moving to the United States and marrying Janet, he decided to open The Model Box in 1988. “He always wanted something of his own,” Janet said, explaining why he decided to start the hobby shop. Visitors to Hoover Court off of Highway 31 can spot Jeremy flying miniature planes or operating cars in front of the store – something that catches the eyes of adults and children alike. Once inside the store, customers are surrounded by a variety of remote-controlled cars, boats, airplanes, helicopters, rockets, static models and kites. The Model Box also takes special orders, and Jeremy will also repair

models for an hourly charge. For enthusiasts who prefer to construct and maintain their own models, The Model Box offers tools, parts, paints, related books and magazines. It’s this knowledge and expertise that really sets the shop apart from others in Birmingham. “With retail stores, the employees there don’t know everything about what they are selling,” he said, which is not the case with his business. To make sure customers are comfortable with a vehicle before bringing it home, Jeremy will take them to the Hoover Met to teach them how to operate or fly the remote-

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Customers at The Model Box are surrounded by a variety of remotecontrolled cars, boats, airplanes, helicopters and static models. Models have evolved since Hartmann was a child tinkering with cardboard scraps. In addition to constructing models, Hartmann also repairs models for an hourly charge. Visitors to The Model Box can spot Hartmann flying miniature planes or operating cars in front of the store at Hoover Court.

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controlled models. “I pride myself on having flown or operated everything in the shop before selling it,” Jeremy said while offering a store visitor advice on what parts he needs to finish a project. The kits and models are arranged in order from easy to hard operation levels, and Jeremy tries to match people with the right ones for their skill sets. For beginners looking for an easy-to-operate plane, Jeremy suggests the Apprentice model, one of their more popular items. Cars are even easier and more forgiving to operate, but “there’s a learning curve with everything,” he said. Models and hobbyists have evolved since Jeremy was a child tinkering with cardboard scraps. “You used to put stuff together. Kits came with screws and every part to construct it. Now, it just comes in a box. Kids don’t want to build anything,” he said. While the remote-control market has changed, Jeremy’s love for constructing models from scratch remains just as strong. Behind the kits and already assembled models rests a hand-built glider boasting a 29-foot wingspan that’s adorned with a Swiss flag. Jeremy dedicated eight months of construction to building the HB-512 Steinadler, which translates to “Golden Eagle.” His acute attention to detail is evident in the sliding vent openings, plywood and boxwood frame, instrument cluster and pilot dolls. This pastime extends beyond just Jeremy and the business, however. The couple’s son, Ben, and daughter, Anna, both grew up in the shop, and Ben travels to some air events with his dad, like the yearly JR Aerotow show in Champaign, Ill. “It’s a family thing,” Janet said. Jeremy’s at the shop every day they’re open, unless he is traveling for a show, and Janet is there on weekends when she is off from her full-time job. The two bring a good balance to the store, with Jeremy’s background and knowledge and Janet’s welcoming personality. “It’s my stress relief. I’m building in my sleep,” he said with a grin. “I want to do this until my last day.” Find The Model Box on Facebook, visit the store at 1921 Hoover Court or call the store at 978-8787. n

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Happy New Year! The Board and staff of Aldridge Gardens extend our best wishes to those who support and enjoy the gardens throughout the year. Now that the often-hectic holiday season is coming to a close, a walk around our beautiful lake or a stroll through the Coleman Camellia Garden with its winter blooming flowers may be just what you need to restore your frazzled nerves. For readers who have not yet discovered us, Aldridge Gardens is a 30-acre scenic retreat in the middle of Hoover, just moments from the Galleria. We are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with members only winter hours from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free, but we gladly accept donations! Aldridge Gardens is full of inspirational garden ideas, and January is a great month to look at the bare bones of your own garden and to plan for improvements. Check out our class titled “Do You Choose Your Plants, Or Do They Just Jump Into Your Buggy?” Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Aldridge Gardens board member, plant enthusiast

and blog author Deborah Elliott will lead the class. Registration is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is suggested. When we are out shopping for plants and are confronted with all the choices at a nursery or the local big box store, sometimes it is hard to decide! The class will answer the following questions: Will this plant look good in my garden? Will it have year round appeal? How do I know if it will grow in

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Volunteers Needed! Becoming a volunteer at the Gardens is a great way to start 2014! Members, non-members, young and youngat-heart — if you want to lend a hand to help out, we’d be happy to put you to work! Volunteer Work Days are every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until noon. We always appreciate assistance with potting, pruning, working in ROOTS, answering the telephone, working special events, and more. If possible, let us know when you plan to come, but if you show up we won’t turn you away! Check in at the volunteer office. For more information contact Peggy McVay at pmcvay@aldridgegardens.com

Art in the Gallery Come inside the Gallery this month to enjoy exhibits by local artists Sam and Amy P. Collins. While Sam and Amy are husband and wife, they each have their own unique style. Sam uses digital images and mixed media artwork to reflect popular culture, while Amy’s passion is oil painting, often using landscapes, still lifes, and animals as inspiration. Find out more about Sam and Amy on their websites: samsdiner.us and amypcollins.com.

A final note: When you visit the Gardens this month, you may see some construction work as new paths to facilitate your enjoyment are being put through the picnic area to create the new Hydrangea Garden and also at the pavilion. This will be an exciting year as more improvements come to the Gardens. Look forward to future newsletters for more details! January 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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WRITTEN BY CARMEN SHEA BROWN PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: For Tandy Leather Factory manager Chance Chancellor, leathercrafting “was the best mental and physical therapy” after being diagnosed with desert rheumatism. Chancellor uses various tools to make designs and shapes in the leather. Tandy Leather Factory offers a variety of leathercraft literature.

andy Leather Factory manager Chance Chancellor (yes, his real name) had always been interested in art in some form or another. As a child, he enjoyed painting and watercolors. But as he would discover when he got older, nothing quite matches the art of leathercraft. And no one hesitates to say it was “by chance.” “My name has always garnered some attention and comment,” he said. “One of my favorite associations is how it connects me to my craft. Rarely does a day go by that I don’t hear a sentence with some reference to, ‘by chance…’” Call it chance, fate or destiny, but the story begins nine years ago, when Chancellor was

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living in Arizona working as a graphic artist. He learned he had been exposed to desert rheumatism, more commonly known as valley fever, a fungal infection which causes fever, chest pain, coughing and other symptoms. “It affects your skin, lungs, bone and brain,” Chancellor said. “If it gets to your brain, you’re gone. Luckily, it never affected my brain.” However, he said the medication he had to take was similar to the effects of chemotherapy, leaving him tired, weak and, as he put it, watching way too much daytime TV. “My father-in-law came to visit me and he was taking a leather class on carving,” he said. “Pretty soon, I started going with him to the

class. The next thing I knew I was getting into anything that had to do with making leather.” Chancellor credits learning about leather to his recovery. “It was the best mental and physical therapy for me,” he said. “It’s like a form of kinetic meditation. This artwork moved.” And thus began his journey into leathercrafting and his involvement with one of the oldest and most well-known leathercrafting stores in America, now known as Tandy Leather Factory. Tandy Leather began in 1919 as a resource for leathercrafters, while The Leather Factory began in 1980 as a major leathercraft supplier. The two companies combined into Tandy Leather in 2000. January 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

Tandy sells leather from Eco_Flo, Fiebing’s, Craftool, Craftaid, Al Stohlman Brand and Tejas Lace. Tandy has more than 100 locations in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain and Australia. Tandy’s first location in Alabama was in Montgomery. Later it moved to Roebuck, and three years ago it moved to its current location in Hoover. “The population in Montgomery just wasn’t dense enough to support the business there,” Chancellor said. “Hoover quickly became a perfect host for our effort to keep leather workers supplied in Alabama.” Chancellor said Tandy Leather Factory is much more than just a store that sells leather products. Tandy Leather is known for its classes and workshops for anyone who wants to learn more about making leather products, whether it is a simple wallet or something more intricate. Chancellor said people from all age groups and demographics like to come to the store to purchase and learn more about making leather products. “We have everyone from Boy Scouts and interior designers to bikers,” he said. “We have 80-year-old ladies who come in and say they want to learn how to make a bag.” The company’s website, Tandyleatherfactory.com, features an ordering guide along with educational lesson plans on subjects such as braiding and lacing and hand18

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An Intro to Carving class is taught every Saturday at Tandy Leather Factory.

sewing leather. It also features the most up-to-date products, including Western-style leather tote bags and leather tissue box covers. Chancellor is the instructor of the most popular class, Intro to Carving, which meets every Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Although most of the workshops are one-on-one, this class typically has six to eight people. Chancellor teaches several classes, while staff members Matt Volpe, Craig Viera and Kelly Hovanes help teach specialized courses. Kelly teaches maskmaking and Craig is a construction expert. One of Hovanes’ creations was featured on the television show “Once Upon a Time” — a fox mask worn by a young Baelfire in Never Never Land. “We get a lot of people the month before Halloween,” Chancellor said. “We do a lot of work with costumers.” Two to three different classes meet every week Tuesday through Friday and don’t require an appointment. Chancellor said everyone learns at his or her own level and pace, so there is no need to feel uncomfortable about coming to a class. “You could have one person who is a week ahead of you, another who is two weeks,” Chancellor said. “The likelihood of your being there with someone who’s been doing this for 50 years is pretty high. It’s a beautiful exchange of experience.” n January 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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he strum of guitar strings, imageryinducing lyrics and a home-style ambiance resonate with attentive crowds at Moonlight on the Mountain, a local listening venue. Its owner, Keith Harrelson, has been drawn to music since his teenage years when the Beatles came to America. “Anyone at that time was a bit of a musician,” he said. Yet, his love for music didn’t fade away with the British Invasion. Harrelson wanted to introduce others to the pure sounds of acoustic instruments and talented singers. So, he opened the Moonlight Music Café coffee house in Vestavia Hills to bring together talented artists with captive audiences. However, the high costs of providing food and drinks, combined with the failing economy, left its mark and eventually forced this venue to close its doors. But the music never died, at least not for Harrelson. He reopened a listening venue in Hoover three years ago on Shades Crest Road across from Tip Top Grill, this time naming it Moonlight on the Mountain. This lounge does not serve food or beverages like its predecessor, but visitors are welcome to bring their own and enjoy the folk, roots, Americana, country or bluegrass tunes. Visitors won’t be overwhelmed by a busy, loud atmosphere — just the level of talent.

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Harrelson originally opened a coffee house and music cafe in Vestavia Hills. After that venue closed, he opened Moonlight on the Mountain three years ago.

“We put the music up front,” Harrelson said. “In other places, music is just peripheral.” This smoke-free venue is open to all ages, and Harrelson said he hopes parents will bring their children to concerts so they can be introduced to a simpler type of music. “All kids see of music is what’s on TV — they don’t understand where the original

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music comes from,” he said. Moonlight is more of a concert hall, presenting the artists in a compact, intimate setting — something Harrelson said residents won’t find anywhere else in the state. While some artists come from around the country and even the world to perform at the venue, about half of the singers and musicians

BELOW: Mandolin Orange, a duo made up of Emily Frantz and Andrew Marlin, play a gig at Moonlight on the Mountain. BOTTOM: Aoife O’Donovan, who lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., is known for bluegrass and folk music.

are local. As for the artists, “they tend to find me,” Harrelson said. “They’re looking for places like this to play. They generally play at bars and clubs where people don’t pay much attention.” One of those singer-songwriters who recently performed at Moonlight is Hope Cassity, a Monroeville native whose voice is January 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Moonlight on the Mountain is located on Shades Crest Road. Emily Frantz of Mandolin Orange talks with fans after finishing a show. Singersongwriter Aoife O’Donovan performs at Moonlight on the Mountain.

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often compared to Patty Loveless. “Moonlight on the Mountain is always one of my favorite venues to play,” Cassity said. “As an independent, touring musician, places like these are rare. I call it the ‘Bluebird Café of Birmingham’ — a true listening room that pays respect to the craft of songwriting.” It’s important for people to support local artists and venues, Cassity said, “because we need it. Without an audience, our songs don’t get heard. We are always at a disadvantage because we don’t all have the funding to get traditional radio airtime. I’ve seen amazing talent play to empty rooms.” Instead of going out to listen to meaningful live music, she says many people would rather sit at home and watch TV. “The ticket prices are usually very reasonable, and you are helping the artists be able to continue to use their talent,” Cassity said. Other artists and groups who have performed at Moonlight include Act of Congress, Rollin’ in the Hay, Grayson Capps and Beth Nielsen Chapman, who received a Grammy nomination for her tune “This Kiss.” However, not all of the musical acts are recognizable — and that’s the point. “I like to bring in people who no one here has ever heard of before,” Harrelson said, as he explained the venue’s mission. “We want people to come out and sample what we’ve got.” Moonlight and its audiences have seen and heard hundreds of artists who “can come and sit down on a quiet stage and play in front of people who are going to listen to them,” Harrelson said. “They are the most important person in the room when they play.” Having seen his share of artists, Harrelson said the best performers create a connection with their listeners. “That’s what this kind of music demands,” he said. “They’re almost storytellers.” The venue, which is also available for private events, hosts concerts Thursday through Sunday, and sometimes Wednesdays, with sets running for about 45 minutes to an hour each. Depending on the artists, there could be anywhere from a dozen to 100 in the audience. Shows start at 7:30 p.m., and the doors are open by 7 p.m. “We’re here to consistently present good

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music people can come and listen to for a reasonable amount,” Harrelson said. Instead of paying close to $100 for concert tickets to sit 200 feet away from the stage, Moonlight audiences can pull up a chair and enjoy the performances up close for $10 to $20 a ticket, depending on the artist. Twice a month, Moonlight also holds an open mic night for anyone who wants to play a few tunes. Not only are the singers and musicians performing for recognition, they are also competing for a cash prize and entrance into the grand event. The nightly winners walk away with up to $40 for their performance, and they are also invited to the grand playoff, where the best artist gets a recording package. “The artists we support are the ones who create the music,” Harrelson said. “This is real heartfelt, emotional stuff sometimes. Music has the ability to reach people like nothing else. We want to present it so that people leave here making plans to come back.” To view a list of upcoming shows or for more information on Moonlight on the Mountain, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com. n

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Library offers lifelong learning The great historian Plutarch once said that education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel. Every librarian would certainly agree! Whether you are interested in learning a new skill to further your career or to simply try something new for fun, the Hoover Public Library is eager to help spark your curiosity, passion Deni Owens and ambition and support Nonfiction the lifelong learning goals of Librarian everyone in our community. We have two free online services that will be of particular interest to adult learners. The first is Universal Class, a unique online learning platform with more than 500 courses. Universal Class offers everything from medical billing to Microsoft Office. Fun courses include film appreciation, bird watching and cake decorating. Each course is taught by a real instructor and offers the ability to interact with other students. Some courses offer certificates of completion and continuing education credits. Universal Class courses typically cost about $75 each but Hoover residents have access to them for free. If you are not a Hoover resident, take heart! All residents in Jefferson County have access to Learning Express Library, another fantastic and free online service. It offers a variety of popular software tutorials including hard-to-find Adobe Flash and Microsoft SharePoint tutorials as well as a free e-book library. However, Learning Express Library’s real strength lies in practice tests and test prep courses. If you are planning to take the ACT, SAT, GED, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MAT or any of a number of other tests, please try Learning Express before paying for expensive prep books or classes. They also have test prep materials for many industry specific tests like the ASVAB, Praxis and Nursing Entrance Exam. They even have the U.S. Citizenship Exam. Visit the Nonfiction Department to learn more about these and other great resources to help you meet your personal and professional goals. On behalf of librarians everywhere, I encourage you to never stop learning. n

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etters, the brushstrokes of books, join together to form characters, plots and alternate worlds that readers can visit with the turn of a page. When these stories are transformed in pieces of art, a literary masterpiece emerges. Bill and Vicky Stewart have been avid book readers for years, but wanted to go beyond just reading. So in 1995, Bill quit his teaching job and Vicky left the corporate environment to start Vamp & Tramp Booksellers in Hoover. “We decided to do something that was ours,” Vicky said. When figuring out what to call the business, the couple used their dog, Tramp, as their inspiration.

“We wanted to come up with an eclectic name,” she said. Also diverse is Vamp & Tramp’s collection of book art. The collection encompasses about 2,000 printed and sculptural books, which range in price from $5 to $15,000 and cover everything from poetry and political topics to 3-D creations that dare readers to look within. Instead of pages filled with black and white text, these books blur the lines between the concrete and abstract. “They bridge books and art — it’s a combination of art in book form,” Vicky said. “As a general rule, everything with the book is about the art and goes toward making the point the artist is trying to get across.”

Holding, flipping through and just absorbing all of the visual elements makes the books — from miniatures to broadsides — more of an experience. “With artist books, you’re concentrating on the whole piece,” she said. “You don’t really get the effect of that book without feeling and seeing it demonstrated.” Not a storefront, Vamp & Tramp sells the majority of its books to special collections and universities such as UCLA, Stanford, Yale and Vanderbilt – although anyone can schedule a time to view and purchase a book. So, the couple spends time traveling to meet with librarians and students across the country. “We get to tell the stories of the books,”

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Vicky said. “More art schools are using artist books as another medium for artists and a means to express text.” At their stops, the Stewarts go through their collection, describing the different books and answering questions about this art form. “There’s not a definition of artist books,” she said. “We show them examples, explain why it’s bound a certain way and how it works with the text.” One letterpress-printed book that takes the reader on a visual journey is “Panorama” by Julie Chen. “It looks flat, but as you flip through the double-page spread, it looks like blinds where the text is,” Vicky said. “It’s revealing text as you go along.”

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Within the book are two large pop-ups, as well. “You don’t get the magic of that unless you’re turning those pages — you wouldn’t get that thrill of ‘wow.’” With so many tablets — from iPads to Kindles — changing the way people consume information, this type of book offers a unique 3-D experience that can’t be found through the touch of a screen, Vicky said. “You couldn’t experience the whole piece if it was electronic,” she said. Another book artist who has her work showcased at Vamp & Tramp is Alabamian Mary Ann Sampson. She first learned about this art form back in the 1980s and has been mastering the craft ever since. “I fell in love with these books and decided

to pursue it,” said Sampson, founder of OneEye Opera Company Press. “It’s a way to express art in book form.” Book art has gradually gained momentum as more people have learned to appreciate these projects, and Sampson said she appreciates the work Bill and Vicky have done to further this niche. “They’ve built up a large following across the country,” said Sampson, who has been working with the Stewarts for more than a decade. Bill and Vicky’s passion and knowledge of these books shine through with their dedication to sharing them across the nation and back home in Hoover. “For art enthusiasts interested in different forms of art, this is a great way to collect two different passions,” Vicky said. “This is such a different area of books – it’s not quite a book and not quite art. It’s a tactile experience where you get all of your senses involved.” To learn more about Vamp & Tramp or to schedule an appointment to view the collection, visit Vampandtramp.com or call 824-2300. n

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WRITTEN BY RACHEL LANGSTON PHOTOS BY CONTRIBUTED CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: Steven Padilla plays community events, bars and restaurants while shipping his demo CD to Nashville executives. Padilla said no matter what, he plans to continue playing live. Padilla plays with his band during a 2012 concert in Auburn. Steven Padilla records the audience during a concert in Auburn in 2012.

very year, millions of young men sweat and bleed and dream of the chance to play college football. Of the relative few that realize that dream, almost no one walks away from it willingly. Steven Padilla is the rare exception. After a childhood filled with baseball, fishing and, eventually, football, Padilla gave up a chance to play in college to pursue a career in country music. Today, he’s a newlywed living in Hoover, waiting for the next phase of his career, a record contract, to become reality. A native of Demopolis, Padilla said, “I love watching college football and, growing up so close to Tuscaloosa, I had no choice but to be a UA fan.” Padilla fell in love with music and secretly

taught himself to play the guitar. His father wanted him to go to college and play football. He had the chance, earning a scholarship to the University of West Alabama. But when he couldn’t get his dreams of a music career out of his head, he quit football. From there, Padilla began a day job in a steam plant, formed a band in 2008 and started singing in clubs at night. While covering songs from Waylon Jennings, Eric Church, Dierks Bentley and others, he became a better musician and also began writing his own songs. As his bookings grew, so did his confidence. Today, he plays only his own songs. “I don’t want to be the next anybody. I want to be Steven Padilla,” he said. Padilla has worked to replicate the sound of January 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

vinyl records. He said he “likes the sounds of ‘60s and ‘70s music that was tracked to tape.” He chose to use throwback technology for his demo CD because it “takes you back in time.” In addition to using throwback technology, Padilla has traveled to famous Alabama recording studios such as Bates Brothers in Hueytown and FAME Studio in Muscle Shoals. “There is a crazy, spiritual vibe and you definitely feel the presence of all the people that have sung there,” Padilla said about recording at FAME. “At the same time, it was a little overwhelming to someone new to recording.” Padilla said he tries not to pattern his sound — sort of a mix of country and rock — after anyone in particular, but he’s influenced by everyone he’s listened to. He writes deeply personal lyrics, inspired by his real life experiences and past relationships. “You don’t want to be that guy that sounds like anyone else,” he says. “It’s definitely rooted in Alabama. I’m careful about what I listen to because I know that will come out in my playing.” With a completed demo CD, Padilla is in the waiting phase. He said although it may be a disadvantage not living in Nashville, he’s confident he doesn’t have to live there to get a deal. He spends time there meeting with record company executives and pitching his CD. “There are a lot of different ways to get your foot in the 34

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Steven Padilla is a Demopolis native.

door,” he said. “I don’t know how it’s going to happen. I believe God has a plan for it.” He said it was harder to wait for the album to be finished than it is waiting for a record deal. “It’s all about timing,” he said. “Sure, I’m anxious to see what’s going to happen, but I feel good. It’s the best I can do.” Padilla is quick to credit God with giving him a gift through his music. “In fact, I look at every song as a gift from God,” he said. Music was actually a key factor in hitting it off with his new wife, Amanda. “We were introduced by a mutual friend. We quickly realized we both loved Eric Church’s music and everything went from there,” he said. “Amanda believes in my dreams, and I feel like God wanted us to be together.” His wife, a doctor with Lemak Sports Medicine, is the reason he moved to Hoover. “I love Hoover. It’s like what I grew up with,” he said. Until he finally signs that record deal, Padilla is spending his time with his wife, fishing and grilling out — his favorite pastimes. No matter what, though, he makes a point to continue performing for live audiences. “It all started because I enjoy being on stage and entertaining people,” he said. “No matter where I am in my career, I’ll always keep booking stage shows to keep up with my skills.” n January 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Hoover resident stars in national music video Hoover resident Ashley DeRamus, who is living with Down syndrome and has a foundation devoted to helping individuals with Down syndrome and special needs, is starring in a national Christian music video. The video, for DeRamus Jason Crabb’s “Love is Stronger,” premiered on USAToday.com and features Ashley and Jack Morgan, a military veteran. The video highlights individuals living with Down syndrome, as well as military families. The video, directed by awardwinning director Roman White, was filmed in Birmingham. Ashley and Jason Crabb met more than 10 years ago at a concert and developed a strong friendship. When the idea came for the “Love is Stronger” video, he contacted Ashley and partnered with the Ashley DeRamus Foundation to put the video together. To find out more and see the video, visit AshleyDeRamusFoundation.org.

Award-winning author visits Bumpus Middle Christopher Paul Curtis, noted children’s author, made a special appearance at Hoover’s Robert F. Bumpus Middle School on Oct. 8 for a school-wide assembly. Most famous for his awardwinning novel-turned-movie “The Watsons Go to Birmingham — 1963,” Curtis met with the student body in the school’s gym for nearly an hour. His visit, which was arranged by

school administrators and librarians, included a Q&A session with students as well as a book signing. Many R.F. Bumpus Middle School students read “The Watsons Go to Birmingham — 1963” as part of the school’s “One School, One Book” summer reading initiative. The novel focuses on a family that visits Birmingham during the height of the Civil Rights Movement in 1963.

Fondren performs in Thanksgiving Day parade Hoover High School Marching Band percussionist Jacob Fondren performed in the 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as a member of the 2013 Macy’s Great American Marching Band Drumline. Fondren, a junior, said the process for consideration was quite thorough. He was given a list 36

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of material to play. Upon learning the material, he had to submit a video of his performance and include clips of his performances from prior band seasons. The Hoover Marching Band marched in 2001 at the 75th Anniversary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Fondren is the only student from HHS to have been selected to perform with the Macy’s Great American Parade Band. He is the son of Jeff and Shelia Fondren. His dad is an assistant Fondren band director at Hoover High School.

Garden Club holds plant swap

Kohl’s presents grant at Rocky Ridge Kohl’s Department Stores, through the Kohl’s Cares merchandise program, recently donated $98,744 to Children’s of Alabama. The donations were collected from Kohl’s stores located in Hoover and Trussville. The gift was announced at a bicycle rodeo held at Rocky Ridge Elementary School in Hoover. This year’s grant will support Kohl’s ThinkFirst Alabama’s efforts to promote bicycle safety awareness.

Dr. James M. Johnston, medical director for Kohl’s ThinkFirst Alabama and an assistant professor of pediatric neurosurgery at UAB who treats patients at Children’s, discussed brain injuries with students and faculty at Rocky Ridge and released Children’s latest bicycle trauma statistics at the event. The rodeo featured stations designed to teach students the proper fit of a bike helmet and safety information.

The Heatherwood Garden Club met in early October at the home of Gail Greene. Every member who attended the meeting brought a cutting or plant from their garden to share with the other members. The members shared information regarding how to grow each plant and the care necessary though the year. After having a wonderful lunch prepared by hostesses Gail Greene and Janice Rhodes, everyone took their beautiful plants and flowers home to test their green thumbs.

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Hoover teachers visit active volcanoes This past summer, Simmons Middle School teachers Susan Ogle and Dana Langford embarked on a Costa Rican adventure to study various volcanoes including the Rincón de la Vieja volcano and the Paos volcano. Just one summer prior, their counterpart Julie Falkner studied the famed Soufriere Hills volcano on Montserrat. “We’ve always been very excited and motivated teachers, but now I think we’re better teachers because of this,” Ogle said. Ogle – now in her 30th year of teaching and Langford in her 18th – both enjoyed the excursion thanks to a grant from the Fund for Teachers organization in Texas. The duo witnessed active volcanoes, rain forests, hot springs, indigenous wildlife and more. It all translated into priceless hands-on education with a healthy return-on-investment back at Simmons. Falkner, who visited the Soufriere Hills volcano in 2012, agrees. “This trip enriched what we already knew. Being an AMSTI site (Alabama Math, Science and Technology

Initiative), it’s already hands-on in terms of what we do. This professional development made me more confident in how I connect with our students,” Falkner said. Ogle, Langford and Falkner all agree the places they visited were unique, but how they went about the process was not. They encourage any teacher

to apply for the countless professional development grants available to educators. After all, it’s ultimately for the students. “The experience is better than any workshop you can attend, better than any book,” Langford said. “It will make any educator want to be a better teacher.”

Prince of Peace students grow own crops Second and fourth graders at Prince of Peace School in Hoover are part of a brand-new, interactive science curriculum utilizing the school’s greenhouse and raised beds. The fun, hands-on program was developed and is taught by school parent Mary Guillory, who has a keen interest in teaching kids just how food gets from farm to table. The innovative program adds a new dimension to the students’ science and nutrition curriculum. The school recently brought local farmer Joyce 38

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Darby to Prince of Peace to speak to classes about farming. Joyce farms 17 acres in Montevallo, practically by herself, and strives to create a self-

sustaining, organic environment. Not only are the students studying plant growth, but also the factors that affect it. They conduct experiments with irrigation, fertilization and pest management, debate the pros and cons of worms and dissect plants. Right now, these elementary school farmers are growing radishes, pumpkins, squash, strawberries, basil, and various flowers in the raised beds. They’ve also planted mango and papaya trees, which will take a few years to bear fruit.

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Prince of Peace School opens new playground Prince of Peace Catholic School opened its new playground Sept. 19, to the excitement of the kindergarten and first grade classes. Father John Fallon and Assistant Principal Katie King spoke to the students, and King cut the ceremonial ribbon. Building the playground took about

Students at Simmons Middle School participated in “Kindness Week,” when they completed many projects focused on being kind to others. One such project was centered on collecting toiletries to send to troops overseas. There was a tremendous outpouring of support in this regard. Students who participated included Darcy Davis and Josh McDowell, who are pictured below.

two months. The playground has two play areas, security fencing and a rubberized playground surface. The project cost about $100,000. The school has three other playgrounds — one that serves second through eighth grades, one for the preschool and one for the Adventure Ark playschool.

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alking into Teresa Shepherd’s home during the fall is an almost seamless transition. Teresa, the sole decorator of her 7,500-square-foot home, uses varying shades of green in almost every room, accented by pops of crimson, garnet and gold. Her goal was to make every room “flow.” “I love green,” Teresa said. “That’s probably my favorite color, and it’s probably one of the easiest colors (to work with) on the color wheel because each shade goes with each other and they all work in nature. It’s like you’re pulling the outside in.” Teresa and David Shepherd have been residents of Hoover since 1986, but they moved to their current home in Riverchase in November 1998. They built it from the ground up, working closely with their builder to come up with the floor plan. They also handpicked everything from the cherry kitchen cabinets to the beveled glass front door. “It was really a lot of fun,” Teresa said. “I would say I have an eclectic style, but antiques are definitely a part of that. I have at least one antique in every room.” Teresa said the Riverchase neighborhood was just coming into its own when the couple moved there in the 1980s, with several newly constructed homes going up. The convenient location and close proximity to grocery stores, churches and other businesses attracted the couple to the neighborhood initially, though family also played a big role in their decision.

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“I liked the school system a whole, whole lot,” Teresa said. “That probably was our biggest draw. Plus, my husband’s family live in Hoover, so being close to at least somebody’s family was also appealing. “My kids aren’t in the Hoover school system anymore, but I feel like they got a really good education from there, so I’m very happy and pleased to say that they went to a Hoover city school their whole life. And I just think it’s a really good place to live.” Having lived in their home for more 15 years, Teresa said the couple has seen a lot of changes, both in their tastes and the way they use different spaces in their home. For instance, the foyer and adjacent dining room at the front of the house reflect Teresa’s former love of jewel tones she had when they built the house. The foyer, a room in and of itself with 22-foot-high ceilings and several large pieces of furniture that muffle the echo, has granite floors that sparkle like jewels. “They’re called emerald pearl,” Teresa said. “They’re really a deep, deep green even though they look black, and they have little pearl drops in them. We wanted a natural stone, and I thought it looked really pretty.” The jewel-like floors mimic the emerald green walls and ceiling of the formal dining room, which is immediately to the left of the foyer. The dining room is by far the most formal room in the house, with bright white crown molding surrounding the room and a large crystal chandelier hanging over the 10-person dining room table made of wood. Over time, earth tones such as sages, garnets and crimsons – as well as rustic-looking antiques – have replaced the jewel tones and formal pieces in other rooms. The Shepherds have also changed how they use spaces. When they first moved to the house, their daughter, Mallory, was 7, and their son, Ben, was 11. “We wanted everybody in the same room to watch TV, but we didn’t always want to watch the same thing,” Teresa said. So the family would gather in the TV room at the back of the house, pull out several pairs of headphones and watch three different TV shows on three different TVs. “Mallory would sit (in one spot) and have her headphones on ‘I Love Lucy,’ Ben would sit (in another spot) and have his headphones 42

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CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: The Shepherds’ foyer, a room in and of itself, has granite floors that sparkle like jewels. The Shepherds built their home from the ground up. They also handpicked everything from the cherry kitchen cabinets to the beveled glass front door.

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on ‘Sports Center’ or whatever, and David and I could watch whatever we wanted on the big screen,” Teresa said. “We were all watching something different, but we were all watching TV together.” Now, with both kids in their 20s and living out of state, Teresa said she and her husband watch TV in her husband’s study, a smaller room at the front of the house. Like other rooms, this one is also decked in green, gold and red but has a cozier, more personal feel with a deep brown leather couch, low lighting and an expansive view of the front yard. Paintings of animals and hunting scenes, which the couple either found while traveling or gave to one another as gifts, cover the walls. “It’s just cozy,” Teresa said. “It’s comfy and cozy and just a good retreat to come to at the end of the day.” Some things, however, never change. The all-in-one kitchen, eating and keeping area has remained one of Teresa’s – and everyone else’s – favorite rooms in the house. The walls are a faux finish sage, the cabinets cherry, and the floors a medium-stained oak. Although the sink is located at the center of 44

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CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: The Shepherds’ living room, complete with a china tea set. The Shepherds’ dining room is by far the most formal room in their house, featuring emerald green walls and a large crystal chandelier. One of several bedrooms in the Shepherds’ home, this red room exhibits a traditional charm.

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BELOW: Floor-to-ceiling windows line the walls of the Shepherds’ kitchen, eatiing and keeping area. RIGHT: Teresa and David Shepherd enjoy spending time together in the study, located at the front of their home.

the expansive room with no window above it, Teresa said the floor-to-ceiling windows at the edge of the room make up for it and give her a great view of her other favorite place, the backyard. “When (the kids) come home, they love for it to be good enough weather for us to sit and have coffee out there,” Teresa said of the covered sitting area outside by the pool. Another thing that hasn’t changed is the kids’ favorite place to eat breakfast, which Teresa said is at the bar. Family dinners are also often had in the room, only at the eating area just beside the windows. “I love it in here,” Teresa said. “This is definitely the heart of the home.” And in the heart of the room, it should come as no surprise that Teresa talks about her family’s plans to stay. “We always said, when we build our last house, the one we want to grow old in, we’re putting in cherry cabinets, and we put in cherry cabinets,” Teresa said. “Sometime I talk to David (about downsizing), but he always says, ‘No. I love it here.’ As long as we’re healthy and we can, we’ll stay here forever.” n 46

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PAGE 48: For the past two years, Hoover Country Club executive chef Johnny Scoggins, 28, has worked to infuse gourmet flavors and youthful whimsy into the club and its traditional southern fare. ABOVE: The Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Creamy Polenta, Fennel and a Caper Brown Butter Sauce is among Scoggins’ most popular dishes at the Hoover Country Club.

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torn knee ligament quashed Johnny Scoggins’ chances of playing Division II college football out of Alabaster’s Thompson High School. Little did he know then that a long-standing family tradition would become an alternative dream career. “My parents got me interested in Southern cooking,” said Scoggins, 28, executive chef at the Hoover Country Club. “I just happened to be reading the newspaper when I came across [ Jefferson State Community College’s]

Culinary and Hospitality Institute. I went to talk to [ Jeff State Executive Chef and Instructor] Glenn Rinksy and he got me excited about cooking as a career.” For the past two years, Scoggins has worked to infuse gourmet flavors and youthful whimsy into the Hoover County Club and its traditional southern fare. While at Jeff State, Scoggins was chosen for a two-year apprenticeship at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa, where Scoggins honed his skills in French and Mediterranean cuisine. He was January 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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hired as a kitchen supervisor and remained in the post for three years before becoming a sous chef at Limestone Springs Country Club in Oneonta. Scoggins eventually returned to his native Alabaster, married and rejoined the kitchen staff at Ross Bridge before being tapped as Hoover County Club’s executive chef. Scoggins oversees a staff of six, including one sous chef and five cooks, who cater events for up to 300 people. “I couldn’t do it without them,” Scoggins said of his staff. “We’re getting members excited about coming to the club and eating really good food.” Scoggins added: “There are a lot of country classics served here – meatloaf, hamburger

The bar area at the Hoover Country Club looks out to one of the best courses in metro Birmingham.

steak – but we’re also introducing some French and Mediterranean techniques and fresh, local ingredients. I brought a new style of food with me.” Scoggins’ culinary touch is evident in the Hoover Country Club’s most popular dish of late – Chef Johnny’s Shrimp and Grits. Scoggins’ spin on the Cajun staple features sharp cheddar, parmesan and goat cheese grits ladled with a Tasso Ham Gravy that even the chef cannot stop talking about. “The way I slow cook the tasso gravy, the way the flavors infuse together … It’s very, very good,” said Scoggins, who plates his signature dishes with a complementary finishing sauce. “We like to make pretty plate presentations January 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

The bar area and adjoining dining room at the Hoover Country Club hosts themed dinner nights, including Little Italy Night and Wacky Wing Night.

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to add eye appeal to the dishes,” Scoggins said. “The sauces add another element of flavor.” Aside from Chef Johnny’s Shrimp and Grits, Scoggins’ Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Creamy Polenta, Fennel and a Caper Brown Butter Sauce, Pomegranate Arugula Salad and Filet Mignon, seasoned with Scoggins’ own spice mixture, also are generating buzz among Hoover County Club diners. “I’m not giving away my steak seasoning,” Scoggins said when prodded for the recipe, a smirk creeping across his face. “That’s top secret.” In addition to introducing diners’ palettes to new flavors, Scoggins has introduced themed dining nights at the Hoover County Club in an effort to broaden its culinary reach. Every Tuesday night, for example, is Little Italy Night. The dining space is dotted with what Scoggins calls “action stations,” where diners can watch their dishes being prepared by chefs. During Little Italy Night, diners can choose their preferred pasta, sauce, herbs and other ingredients for the chef to sauté on the spot. The meal ends on a sweet note with a dessert selection of cannoli, tiramisu or lemon Italian cream cake, all made in-house. “We want to get people excited about being part of the country club, as well as the changes we have made,” Scoggins. “So far, we’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback.” The themed nights continue throughout the week with a Country Fried Chicken Buffet on Wednesdays and Wacky Wing Night on Thursdays. Wacky Wing Night was added to the line-up as a nod to football season, Scoggins said, with the Hoover County Club serving up 10 wing flavors from Mild to Hot to Inferno. The Inferno wings, spiced with ghost chili peppers, habanero chili peppers and a hot sauce Scoggins orders special from an undisclosed locale, are the focal point of a new food challenge at the Hoover County Club. If a diner eats six of Scoggins’ Inferno wings, he or she will earn a beer — and the wings — on the house. “We’ve had 15 people try so far,” Scoggins said. “No one has made is past three wings, at least not yet.” The Hoover Country Club is located at 3140 Club Drive. For more information, visit hoovercc.com. n

Chef Johnny’s Shrimp and Grits Ingredients: 1 1/2 quarts heavy cream 1 1/2 pounds unsalted butter 1/2 cup goat cheese 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 quart grits 1 pound flour 5 1/2 quarts water 2 lbs. shredded tasso ham 40 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 pound andouille sausage 1/4 cup beef base 1 onion, small diced 1 green bell pepper, small diced 1/2 cup chopped fire roasted red bell pepper 5 garlic cloves, chopped 1 bunch parsley, chopped 1/2 tbsp basil chiffonade

translucent. Add the beef base and the tasso ham and cook for three minutes. Add the flour and cook to make a blonde roux. Add the water and cook on medium heat while stirring until thickened. Directions: 1. Bring 4 1/2 quarts of water Add the cream, roasted red bell pepper and herbs. Cook to a rolling boil. Whisk in the until the gravy thickens to grits and continue to cook for 15 minutes, stirring constantly gravy consistency. Add the Cajun seasoning and salt and until the grits become thick. Add 1/2 pound of butter, 1/2 pepper to taste. Store over quart of heavy cream, and the 141 degrees. cheese and stir to incorporate. 3. Saute the shrimp with the rest of the garlic until just Whisk in salt and pepper to cooked. Add the lemon juice taste then remove and store to deglaze the pan. Add the over 141 degrees. gravy and stir. Bowl up the 2. Melt 1 pound of butter grits and top with the shrimp in a stock pot. Sweat the and gravy mixture. Garnish onions, green bell pepper with green onions and enjoy. and half of the garlic until 1/2 cup Cajun seasoning 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 bunch green onion, chopped for garnish Salt and pepper to taste

Pomegranate Arugula Salad Ingredients: 1/4 cup agave nectar 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 3/4 cup olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 cups arugula 1 pomegranate, seeds only 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup toasted almonds 1 red onion, sliced thin and pickled Directions: 1. To make pomegranate vinaigrette, whisk together first four ingredients. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while you whisk to emulsify. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 2. Toss remaining ingredients together and dress with vinaigrette. January 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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First Commercial Bank to Sponsor January 16 Luncheon Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey To Install 2014 Officers First Commercial Bank will sponsor the January 16 Chamber Luncheon, and has scheduled Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey to install the new officers and board of directors for the Hoover Chamber. Elected at the December Luncheon to repeat as president for the Chamber in 2014 was Jason Cobb of Cadence Bank. Jason has been active in the Hoover Chamber for several years, and has served on the Board of Directors for the past four years, and as president in 2013. He had been a branch manager with the former Superior Bank, and is now with Cadence Bank with their Special Assets Division. Kathleen Spencer, our 2012 Chamber President will remain as Immediate Past President and will continue to serve on the board of directors for 2014. Joe Thomas of Capstone Financial Group moves up

from Second Vice President to First Vice President, while Chris Schmidt of Daniel Corporation has been elected to serve as Second Vice President. Debbie Rockwell of Iberia Bank Mortgage continues as secretary to the board of directors, and Dennis Cameron of the CPA firm of Cooke, Cameron, Travis & Co., continues as treasurer. Continuing on the board for 2012-2014 are Phil Holmes of St. Vincent’s Health System, Ira Levine of Levine & Associates, and Joel Smith of Hendrick Automotive. Continuing on the Board for the 2013-2015 term are Patty Barron of the Birmingham Water Works Board, Leanne Graham of Sam’s Club, and Jerome Morgan, Jr., of Oncort Professional Services. Elected to the board for the 2014-2016 term at the December meeting were

Jason Cobb Gregg Maercker of First Commercial Bank, Khristi Doss Driver of Southern Company, and Reginald Jeter of Haskell Slaughter Young & Rediker. The Chamber will be recognizing outstanding volunteers for the 2013 year including the Member of the Year, Ambassadors of the Year and Quarter, and Board Member of the Year at this luncheon. Mayor Ivey will be installing the officers and

board members as well. To attend this January 16 Chamber Luncheon, please make your reservations no later than Tuesday, January 13, by calling 988-5672, or emailing Lisa Dunbar at admin@hooverchamber. org. Networking begins at 11:15 a.m., with the meeting starting sharply at noon. The Luncheon is now $20.00 for those with reservations, or $22.00 for those who come without reservations, if space is available. Payment can be made by cash, check, or major credit cards. Cancellations are accepted until the morning of the luncheon, but those who make reservations and simply do not come will be invoiced, since a meal will have been ordered for them at their request. Hoover Country Club is located at 3140 Club Drive in Hoover, 35226. Call 822-0647 for directions.

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Get involved with Operation HOPE The mission of Operation HOPE is to expand economic opportunity in communities through financial education and empowerment programs. Creating an environment that empowers small businesses to flourish benefits everyone. It not only uplifts the entrepreneur, but the community in which Bryce Thornton, Hoover Public Library his or her business is Business Department located. “Operation HOPE is excited to play a role ensuring small businesses receive the guidance and assistance needed to become more profitable and competitive in the market place.” Damian Carson, Program Manager for Alabama Central Region, Operation HOPE: Hope Coalition America. Hoover Public Library is hosting Operation HOPE for a program that concerns winning government contracts on Monday, February 10 at 7:00 pm. “The government awards billions of dollars of contracts for products and services provided by small businesses.” “I want to help those small business owners, not only win existing contracts, but position themselves to be awarded future contracts.” JeFreda Brown, Stakeholder, Operation HOPE. To make reservations for this program, please call 444-7816. Bryce Thornton is the Business Librarian at the Hoover Public Library. You can reach him at 444-7816 or brycet@bham.lib.al.us.

Coffee & Contacts Schedule Second Thursday of each month January 9, 2014 - Medical Weight Loss Solutions

July 10, 2014 - Holy Apostles Episcopal Church

February 13, 2014 - Easter Seals

August 7, 2014 - Danberry at Inverness

March 13, 2014 - South Hall Self Storage September 11, 2014 - National Bank of Commerce-Inverness April 10, 2014 - Wrapsody October 9, 2014 - Dale Carnegie May 8, 2014 - Focus MD Training June 12, 2014 - COMFORCE Global Staffing Solutions

December 11, 2014 - Homewood Suites-Riverchase

Luncheon Sponsorships Third Thursday of each month January 16, 2014 - First Commercial Bank

March 20, 2014 - Birmingham Barons

February 20, 2014 - Hendrick Auto & TurnerBatson Architects

April 17, 2014 - Alabama Telco Credit Union

Business After Hours Schedule Fourth Thursday of each month January 23, 2014 - Joe’s Crab Shack

June 26, 2014 - Holiday InnHoover

February 27, 2014 - Brookdale Place/Town Village

July 24, 2014 - Outback Steakhouse

March 27, 2014 - Chateau Vestavia August 28, 2014 - Schaeffer Eye Center-Hoover April 24, 2014 - Mattress KingHwy 280 September 25, 2014 - Homewood Suites-Riverchase May 22, 2014 - Bassett Furniture

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A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Wednesday, November 13 for Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates (BIMA) outside the One Nineteen Health and Wellness Center at 7191 Cahaba Valley Road (Highway 119) in the Greystone Area, with an Open House from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. All six doctors plus two nurse practitioners in the practice took part in the ribbon cutting, led by Dr. John Farley, President, holding the giant scissors. Shown at the front row, left to right, are Caley King CRNP, Nan Priest, Stephanie Holderby, Kirk Allen, St. Vincent’s CEO John O’Neil, Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey, Kerri Stephen CRNP, Dr. John Farley, Dr. Edward Alderson, Dr. Rebecca Lockhart, Dr. Tammy Leong, Dr. Neil Meadows, and Dr. Jason Smith.They are joined by dozens of staff, friends, patients, and Hoover Chamber ambassadors.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, November 19 at the new office facilities of Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area at 2717 3rd Avenue South, 35233. Shown cutting the ribbon is Executive Director David Higgins as Allison Nichols holds the bow. They are joined by several Easter Seals Board Members, staff members, Hoover Chamber ambassadors, and Hoover City Councilman John Lyda (back center).

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at the new Haute Couture Boutique at 4524 Southlake Parkway in the Southlake Village Shopping Center. Shown cutting the ribbon is Owner Stephanie Perry-Young, as her father Reverend Willie Perry holds the bow. To her left is her mother, Earnestine, and her son, Kerry Young. They are joined by a host of family, friends, business associates, clients, and Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. In spite of the rainy day, the business opened with a flurry. Haute Couture can be reached at 601-6650 or hautecouturehoover@yahoo.com

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House was held Friday, November 8 at the new Trustway location at 1837 Montgomery Highway in The Plaza at Riverchase, next to Planet Fitness. Shown cutting the Ribbon are owners David and Samantha Hall, as Randall Burcham, Money Coach, holds the bow. Joining in the celebration are dozens of friends, associates, and Chamber Ambassadors from both the Hoover Area and Greater Shelby County Chambers of Commerce.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the new WinnDixie at 500 Inverness Corners in Hoover. Shown cutting the ribbon is the store manager, Eugene O’Korley, as Regional Vice President Timothy Flavin holds the bow. Also shown in the photograph, left to right, are Hoover Chamber Ambassador Mike Lewallen, Hoover Chamber Board Member Jerome Morgan, Winn-Dixie District Director Jim Rossetti, Eugene O’Korley, Timothy Flavin, Hoover City Councilman John Lyda, and Chamber Board Member Joe Thomas. Also attending the event were dozens of Winn-Dixie associates, friends, guests, and several other chamber ambassadors.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House was held Thursday, November 14 at the newly remodeled La Petite Academy at 5198 Valleydale Road, near Inverness Corners. Shown cutting the ribbon is Academy Manager Lisa Johnson as District Manager P J Kimball holds the bow. They are joined by several staff members, and Hoover Chamber ambassadors Chaundra Davis of Chaundra Davis Consulting (far left), and Josh Dunbarr of Trustway (far right).

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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 Automotive Kathleen Spencer, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Andy Peters, Hyatt Regency BirminghamThe 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 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 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 Jimese Harkley, America’s First Federal Credit Union Felicia Fortune, American Family Care Randy Johansen, American Family Care Connie DeRamus, Ashley DeRamus Foundation Brenda Campbell, BBVA Compass Bank Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank Robert P. (Rob) Fowler, Balch & Bingham LLP Deborah Stephens, Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Ken Crow, Belk Steven Jones, Big Lots Rich McClennen, The Birmingham News 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

Dr. Jon Holmes, Clark Holmes Oral & Facial Surgery Dr. George Matthews, Jr., Clark Holmes Oral & Facial Surgery Dr. Lisa Miller, Clark Holmes Oral & Facial Surgery Suzanne Banks-Russell, Clear Channel Communications Maria Denis Nichols, Costco Wholesale Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation David Roberson, Drummond Company Kevin Liles, Edwards Chevrolet-280 Ricky Brooks, Express Oil Robert W. Noah, Fortis Institute Steve Nix, First Educators Credit Union Cody Burns, FOX 6 WBRC Debbie Hultquist, Fresenius Medical Care Terry Turner, J. D. Gentle, Turner & Sexton Sandy King, Gold’s Gym Tom Kent, Golden Living Center Hal Humphrey, P.E., Gresham, Smith and Partners Michael Ellis, Greystone Shell Wes Teague, Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Reginald Jeter, J.D., Haskell Slaughter Young & Rediker, LLC Neal Harris, The Home Depot-Inverness Fawn Ozug, The Home Depot-Riverchase David Arnott, Homewood Suites-Inverness Teressa Eades, Homewood Suites-Riverchase Don Tate, Hoover Tactical Firearms Beverly Meadors, IberiaBank Sean Hart, ITT Technical Institute Tony Cooper, Jimmie Hale Mission P J Kimball, La Petite Academy Cheryl Thrasher, Lakeview Estates Assisted Living Dr. Lawrence Lemak, Lemak Sports Medicine

Dwight Burrell, Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln Steven Warren, Lowes Bridget Baughan, McDonald’s Mickie Manning, Office Depot José Rivera-Crespo, Outback Steakhouse Brad Thomas, PNC Bank Valeta Neal, Princeton Hoover Baptist Medical Center Brenda Reid, Publix Super Markets Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Thomas A. Martin, Riverchase Galleria Phil Holmes, St. Vincent’s Health System Leanne Graham, Sam’s Club Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Schaeffer Eye Centers Coreata’ Houser, Servpro of Birmingham Jeff Davis, Signature Homes Manjit Sodhi, Sodhi Insurance Agency Tim Meehan, Somerby at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Khristi Doss Driver, Southern Company Danny Braden, Tameron Automotive Alain Gallet, Terracon Alice Johnson, Trinity Medical Center Chris Breeding, The University of Phoenix Dave Wilson, UPS Stan Banks, Virginia College Online Caitlin Harris, Von Maur Dennis Hall, Walter Energy Shawna Lucas, Wal-Mart SuperCenter, Highway 150 Glenn Smith, Wal-Mart SuperCenter, Highway 280 Charles Waldrep, Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC Alison Lindsay, WIAT CBS-42 TV Yvette Weaver, Y Media Works 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.

Jack Williams Alabama State Representative www.jackwilliams.org

Jerry Cross Chairman, Jefferson County EIDA www.jeffcoeida.com

José Rivera- Crespo, Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com

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.

New Members December 2013 Century 21 Advantage Jason Boner - 999-4712

Jenni Westhoven, CPA Jenni Westhoven - 733-9955

Rediron New Media Richard Thomas, Owner - 240-0352

Dale Carnegie Training Dawn Bridges - 444-5011

Money Mailer Jeff Gilliland, Owner - 540-1910

Jack Williams-Alabama State Representative Jack Williams - 862-5041 - Board of Trustees

Red Mountain Law Group Vaughn McWilliams, Attorney - 918-8808

Residence Inn by Marriott- HomewoodWinn-Dixie Supermarket-Inverness Corners Birmingham Travis Goodman, General Manager - 943-0044 Eugene O’Korley, Store Manager

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Select My Space Ben Lee, Branch Manager - 313-0782

Vestavia Title, LLC Mark Gualano, Owner - 536-6999

Upcoming Events

January & February 2014 JANUARY January 2: No Economic Development Committee Meeting January 9: 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Medical Weight Loss, 2804 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 104 (Near Academy Sports), Hoover 35244. Contact Bridget Chambers at alcorp21@yahoo.com or 991-9370, www.mdwls.com January 10: 8:30 a.m. Chamber Board Planning Session at Chamber Office. January 15: 4:30 Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! January 16 Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, January 13. 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.

January 23: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Joe’s Crab Shack, 20 Meadow View Drive, Hoover 35242. Contact Samantha Rosada at cshv@joescs.com or 9812999 or www.joescrabshack.com January 28: 12:00 Noon Minority Business Committee Meeting at Chamber Office. Bring your own lunch if you like! Visitors welcome! January 30: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Open House & Ribbon Cutting at new Schaeffer Eye Center, Montgomery Highway, Hoover. Across from King Acura. Contact Joy Myers at joym@schaeffereyecenter.com or the Chamber Office at 988-5672 for information.

information. February 18: 8:30 a.m. Chamber Board Meeting at Chamber Office. February 19: 4:30 Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! February 20: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, February 17. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not come will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20.00 or $22.00 without reservations.

FEBRUARY February 6: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! February 13: 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Easter Seals, 2717 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, 35233. Contact Allison Nichols at 942-6277 or anichols@eastersealsbham.org. www.eastersealsbham.org for

February 25: 12:00 Noon Minority Business Committee Meeting at Chamber Office. Bring your own lunch if you like! Visitors welcome! February 27: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Brookdale Place University Park, 400 University Park Drive, Birmingham/Homewood, 35209. Contact Leanne Messer at kmesser@brookdaleliving.com or 870-0786 for information.

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Hoover Chamber Officers and Board of Directors

Jason Cobb Cadence Bank 2013 President

Patty Barron, P.E. Birmingham Water Works Board

Andy Peters Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel First Vice President

Leanne Graham Sam’s Club

Joe Thomas Capstone Financial Services Second Vice President

Phil Holmes St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Wellness Center

Dennis Cameron CPA Cooke, Cameron & Travis Treasurer

Ira Levine CCIM Levine & Associates

Debbie Rockwell Iberia Bank Mortgage Secretary

Gregg Maercker First Commercial Bank

Kathleen Spencer Holiday Inn Hoover 2012 President

Jerome Morgan, Jr. Oncort Professional Services

Lori SalterSchommer City of Hoover City Liaison

Chris Schmidt, J.D. Daniel Corporation

Joel Smith Hendrick Automotive

Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce members

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

Sylvia Wright Lifting Spirits

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In observance of Veterans Day, the Hoover Senior Center hosted a U.S.O. concert and reception Nov. 6 featuring the 313th Army band. (Photos by Cassandra Mickens)

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Run Away From Domestic Violence Race The seventh annual Run Away From Domestic Violence Race was held Oct. 19 at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. (Photos by Katie McDowell) Michael, Stephanie, Jason and Hannah Pugh

Rosanne Coleman, Andrea Humphries, Dana Jarrett and Sharon Crocker

Wendy Conover and Alain Ehrhardt

Keesha Hendricks and Lynn Rush.

Linda Smith and Serena Robertson

James and Misty Reynolds

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Laura and Holly Thrasher

Gwendolyn Connelly and Patrick Flynn

Joseph and Davis Reese

Mandy Cox and Amy Reese

Mary Byrd and Bettie Torme

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Hoover High School 3K Hoover High School held a 3K race to raise money and awareness for breast cancer Oct. 29. (Photos by Amy Jones)

Heather Darling, Laura Ann Pitts and Jamey Nowlin

Briana Guin and Lauren Osborne

John Paul Rumore and Farris Hejazen

Erin Garrett and Alycia Wang

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Lillian Jones and Mackenzie Skiff

Tanner Schatz and Katie Burnette

Kiara Allen and Breonna King

William Richardson, Dale Windle, Will Kelley and Tevin Jemison

Mary Crapet and Catherine Saab

Guy Hudson Griffies and Will Clark

Trey Brackett, Micah Bagley and Kris Parker

Jordan Henderson, Allie McSwain and Jilian Joyner

Sophie Zavaleta, Morgan Diggs and Bailey Thrash

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Howl’oween The Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary, which boasts a number of members from Hoover, held its Howl’oween Spooktacular party Oct. 29 at Avondale Brewing Company. (Photos by Donna O’Brien) Andy Smith, Missy Ellis and Kevin Burke with Spike the dog

Ivan Oliver and Maggie

Liz and Bubba Holland

Julie Elliott and Turbo

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Casey and Alexandra Smith

Kellie Holmes and Amanda Bates

Donna O’Brien and Karen Swann

Chick Preston, Melissa Schatz Knight, Tricia Preston, Eleanor Parker and Matt Knight

Michelle Smith Goodner

Ivana Sullivan and Stephanie Wilson

Ramona Graffeo and Karen Peterlin

Julie Evans, Christine Wischler and Brandy Skinner with Elton the dog

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A Night in Paris The culinary apprentices of Jefferson State’s Culinary and Hospitality Institute invited guests to spend “A Night In Paris” at the American Culinary Federation five-course apprentice dinner and silent auction Nov. 8 at the JSCC Shelby-Hoover campus. (Photos by Cassandra Mickens)

Steve Bishop, Terri O’Neill, Kirk Cuevas and Jay Mullaly

Debbie Carlile and Linda Simmons

Bucky and Ricky Carlile

Cherryl Reed and Sylvia Diewald

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Pam and Larry Hodges

Michael and Melanie Cox

Nick Lorusso and Joesph Paoli

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Jennifer and Deborah Shelton

Thomas and Misty McFadden

Alicia Cuervas, Kirk Cuervas and Wilma Thompson

Erin Overstreet, Meghan Frost and Martha Glover

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Hoover Chamber Luncheon The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon, featuring animals from the Birmingham Zoo, on Oct. 17 at the Hoover Country Club. (Contributed photos)

Bruce McMellon, Heather Ehrlich, Critter the fennec fox and Dr. Bill Foster

Jack Wright, Tammy Jackson, Myrle Grate and Sarabi the Serval African Wildcat

Diane Hughes and Scott Goggins

Rebekah Daniels, Gumby the kookaburra and Dave Davis

Kathy Northam and Joe Thomas

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Fred Hughes and Jason Cobb

Phil Holmes, Allison White and Billy McMahon

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Holiday Craft Sale The Doleys Clinic held its first Holiday Craft Sale, celebrating the talents of individuals living with chronic pain, on Nov. 2 at the clinic on Valleydale Road. (Photos by Charles Rader)

Michelle Haddad, Erica Schmidt and Kristen Bruce

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Jan. 2 Fiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

The Hoover Public Library will host a First Thursday Fiction Book Group to discuss John Searles’ “Help For the Haunted.” Event will be at 10 a.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Jan. 3 Two Kings and a Queen •The Comedy Club•

Two Kings and a Queen, including comedians Marvin Dixon, Lester Bibbs and Cocoa Brown, will perform at The Comedy Club at the Stardome Jan. 3-5. Visit Stardome.com for more information.

Jan. 5 Global Cuisine at the Plaza •Hoover Public Library•

Coffee-ol-ogy Café will host a program about Cuban foods and coffees Jan. 5 at 2:30 p.m. at the Hoover Library Plaza. Free samples will be provided. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Jan. 6 Friends of the Library •Hoover Public Library•

Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey will give his State of the City address at the Friends of the Hoover Public Library meeting Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. Refreshments to be served at 9:45 a.m. Meeting is open to the public. For

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Jan. 9 Fiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

The Hoover Public Library will host a Second Thursday Fiction Book Group to discuss John Searles’ “Help For the Haunted” at 10 a.m. Jan. 9. The group will Skype with Searles about his novel. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

State of the City Address •Hoover Country Club •

The Honorable Gary Ivey, Mayor of Hoover will give his State of the City Address at the Hoover Country Club on Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. Lunch is $18. For reservations or additional information, contact HscinformationHSC@yahoo.com.

Clay Swafford Group •Hoover Public Library•

Blues pianist Clay Swafford will play Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hoover Public Library. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Jan. 10 Carlos Mencia •The Comedy Club•

Carlos Mencia will perform at The Comedy Club at the Stardome Jan. 10-12. Visit Stardome.com for more information.

Jan. 11

Fiction Book Group

“Downton Abbey” Viewing Party •Hoover Public Library•

The Hoover Public Library will host a “Downton Abbey” third season viewing party starting at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 11. Viewing will take place over two days. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Purl at the Plaza •Hoover Public Library•

The Hoover Public Library will host a meeting of ﬁber enthusiasts on Jan. 11 at 3 p.m. — perfect for those who knit, crochet or embroider. For

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Softball Registration •The Park House•

In-person registration for the Hoover Softball Association will be held at The Park House, 3468 Chapel Lane, on Jan. 11. For more information, email president@hooversoftball. com.

Jan. 12 Ray Reach •Hoover Public Library•

Pianist and vocalist Ray Reach will perform jazz standards Jan. 12 at 2:30

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Softball Camp •Hoover High School•

CALENDAR Jan. 13 The Friends of Hoover •The Egg & I •

The Hoover Softball Association will hold a softball camp at Hoover High School Jan. 12. For more information, email president@hooversoftball. com.

Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey will give his State of the City address at the Friends of Hoover meeting Jan. 13 at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information, visit Hooveral.org.

Jan. 13 Meet The Grantmaker

Jan. 14 Nonfiction Book Group

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James McCrary, the Vice President of Grants & Evaluation at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham will discuss the grant process and what foundations look for before awarding grants. Reservations required for this free event. Please call 444-7816. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

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Join the Hoover Public Library to discuss the month’s nonﬁction selection, “Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates” by David Cordingly at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 14. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Jan. 15

Nonfiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

Join the No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group to discuss a recently read nonfiction title in this month’s genre, Awardwinning nonfiction on Jan. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Visit the Nonfiction Department for suggestions. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Jan. 16 Author Time •Hoover Public Library•

Discuss Pam Jenoff’s books with the author herself at 10 a.m. Jan. 16. Her books include “The Ambassador’s Daughter,” “The Kommandant’s Girl,” and “The Diplomat’s Wife.” Spaces should be reserved. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Jan. 17

Corey Holcomb •The Comedy Club•

Corey Holcomb will perform at The Comedy Club at the Stardome Jan. 17-19. Visit Stardome.com for more information.

“An Evening With Molly Ringwald” •The Library Theatre•

Molly Ringwald, who earned a Golden Globe at 13 and starred in iconic ﬁlms such as “Sixteen Candles” and “The Breakfast Club,” is also trained in classical jazz. Hear Ringwald sing modern jazz Jan. 1718 at 8 p.m. each night at The Library Theatre. Tickets are $25 apiece. Visit Hooverlibrary.org/ thelibrarytheatre for more information.

Jan. 18 Softball Registration •The Park House•

In-person registration for the Hoover Softball Association will be held at The Park House, 3468 Chapel Lane, on Jan. 18. For more information, email president@hooversoftball. com.

Jan. 19 Learn How to Find Grants •Hoover Public Library•

Softball Registration

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Learn how to ﬁnd grants using the Hoover Public Library’s Foundation Center Cooperative Collection at 2:30 p.m. and at 4 p.m. Reservations required. Please call 444-

7816. This is a free event. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Jan. 21 Hoover Historical Society •Artists On the Bluff•

The Hoover Historical Society general meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. at Artists On the Bluff Jan. 21. Visit Hooverhistoricalsociety.org for more information.

Jan. 23 Nonfiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

Join the Nonﬁction Book Group Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. to discuss “The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris” by David McCullough. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Jan. 24 Game Nite •Hoover Public Library•

Enjoy video games and board games Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Hoover Public Library, or bring a game you’d like to share. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Jan. 25 Write Club •Hoover Public Library•

Meet fellow amateur writers at Write Club Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Jan. 27 This Just In! •Hoover Public Library•

The Hoover Public Library

Masters of the Fiddle

will host a book club for grades 4-6 Jan. 27 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.

Monday at the Movies •Hoover Public Library•

See Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn in “Charade” during Monday at the Movies Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

“Masters of the Fiddle”

Jan. 28 Frugalistics Coupon Swap

•The Library Theatre•

•Hoover Public Library•

Bring coupons you don’t need and swap for ones you do at 10:30 a.m. Please clip your coupons before coming. Please call 4447840. This is a free event. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Jan. 30 Henry Cho •The Comedy Club•

Henry Cho will perform at The Comedy Club at the Stardome Jan. 30-Feb. 1. Visit Stardome.com for more information.

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, two of the world’s most celebrated ﬁddlers, will combine the best of French, Celtic and Cajun styles during their “Masters of the Fiddle” show Jan. 30 and Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. each night at The Library Theatre. Tickets are $25 apiece. Visit Hooverlibrary.org/ thelibrarytheatre for more information. To have events featured in the H Life calendar, please contact cassandra. mickens@hooversmagazine .com. n

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why I love Hoover

‘It seems in Hoover that people are trying to get to know their neighbors again’

ana Stewart, director of the Hoover Senior Center, has called Hoover home since she was 5 years old. She graduated from Berry High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Montevallo. After graduating, she began working at the Hoover Parks and Recreation Department, where she has been for 20 years — six of those in her current position. She is the mother of a teenager and is loving this time of her life. Q: What is your favorite part of being in charge of operations of the Hoover Senior Center? A: Knowing my staff, volunteers and I are making a positive difference in the life of someone is the most rewarding part of what I do. Many members tell me that they have no idea what they would do with their time if it weren’t for the center. Q: What led to your desire to become director of the Senior Center? A: For years, I shied away from management positions; however, God had different plans for me! Former directors of the department apparently saw potential in me in this area. I now can’t imagine doing anything else. Growing up in this community, and forming relationships with the seniors that used the Recreation Center, made it an incredibly smooth transition for me and them. I am grateful that I was given this opportunity. Q: What is it about Hoover people that make them special? A: Everyone is special, but in this area, I daily witness friends reaching out in helpful ways to show that they truly care about each other. A 82

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few recent examples: My next door neighbor’s sweet dad mowed my huge backyard out of the kindness of his heart. That next evening, one friend styled my daughter’s hair; another one had helped with making her costume for Halloween. It seems in Hoover that people are trying to get to know their neighbors again. Q: Who inspired you to get to where you are today? A: My parents would have to be the biggest influence on my life. They provided an amazing childhood for me; they always set a great example for me and are still committed to being supportive throughout my life’s journey. Q: What is the most memorable thing you have ever experienced? A: I would have to say the birth of my daughter was a modern day miracle that I was able to experience. When the doctor said that she was in distress and they would have to take her immediately, I remember being in shock, yet being at peace. My life has never been the same since that special day. Even though I have experienced a few bumps in the road, as everyone

has, God has remained ever faithful. Q: What inspired you to get into working with seniors? A: Growing up, I always had a close relationship with my grandparents, yet most of our life we had to travel several hours to see them. When we first moved to Hoover, our family “adopted” a sweet family friend that I grew as close to as my blood relatives. At some point early in my life, I realized that you should always open your heart to love others making room for one more in your family! Q: What’s the most fun thing you’ve done as director of the Senior Center? A: Watching our membership increase from 1,000 members to over 2,200 members in a period of just six years has been exciting to watch. It amazes me how we accomplish what we do with three full-time employees, one part-time employee and one custodian, two contract instructors, volunteers and support from the Parks and Recreation Department, city council and mayor to make this place. Seeing us grow while maintaining a high quality experience is a journey that I feel is a sign of more great things to come. n

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