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Where In the World? Do you know which country includes the islands of Melville, Mornington and Bathurst? Twelveyear-old Kapil Nathan, a sixthgrader at Brock’s Gap Intermediate School, does. Kapil finished third in the National Geographic Bee in May. And the question above was actually what helped him win at the state level, putting him in the national competition. (The answer’s Australia, if you’re still guessing.) I’ll have to admit: Geography is probably my poorest subject — as anyone who knows me will attest. So, I’m especially blown away at this young man’s dedication and passion for expanding his education. You can read more about him on page 36. And speaking of talented young people, teams of them will make their way to Hoover this month for the first USA Football 7-on-7 National Championship. Featured on page 24, this event looks to support high school football coaches and players. Plus, you’ll be able to enjoy your favorite fall sport a little early.

Another local event that’s in its first year is the Park & Crest market, which is in Bluff Park. Outside of On A Shoestring, this weekly market features local farmers, artists and vendors. Make sure you check it out and watch it continue to grow. I went to the first Park & Crest April 3, and it’s already expanded since then. It’s the perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoons with friends and family. You can read more about it on page 8. Other interesting stories you can check out in this issue include ones on First Watch, Pure Style Salon & Spa, Hoover Helps, Ride4Gabe, Turquoise and Front Porch. It’s jammedpacked with new local businesses, restaurants and non-profit organizations. Do you have an event, person or business in Hoover we should feature? Email or reach out to me on social media.

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Hoover Helps Weekend backpack program helps feed children in need

Cycling for a Cure Ride4Gabe raises money and awareness for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Family Fashion Bluff Park boutique offers styles for all ages

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44 ARTS & CULTURE 8 Local Growth

Bluff Park attracts local artists, farmers and shoppers with new market

RECREATION 24 Team Building

First USA Football national championship will be in Hoover

FEATURES 30 Hoover Helps

Order Up First Watch brings a new side of breakfast and lunch to Hoover

HEALTH & FITNESS 18 Pure Relaxation

Weekend backpack program helps feed children in need

Salon & spa pampers Hoover residents

Surgery Center Procedures Anesthesiologist addresses spinal pain solutions

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Cycling for a Cure Ride4Gabe raises money and awareness for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

EDUCATION 36 Worldly Learner Brock’s Gap student places third in National Geographic Bee

Snippets What’s going on in Hoover education and beyond

FASHION 44 Family Fashion

Bluff Park boutique offers styles for all ages

FOOD & DRINK 50 Front Porch Dining

Ross Bridge restaurant offers Southern food, pizza

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They hope to make the market like the Pepper Place of Bluff Park.

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Local Growth Bluff Park attracts local artists, farmers and shoppers with new market WRITTEN BY HEATHER JONES SKAGGS PHOTOS BY JAIME THURSBY, KERRY LEASURE AND KATHY WHITFIELD

hen Jaime Thursby moved back home to help his parents with their antique business, On A Shoestring in Bluff Park, he saw a way to not only help the business, but also a way to enrich the community he grew up in. “Since moving back to Bluff Park from Atlanta, I’ve noticed the demographic has changed drastically,” Thursby notes. “I saw a young and vibrant community.” And he is correct. During the past 10 years, Bluff Park has seen an increase in young families and professionals calling the historic mountain community home. That gave him an idea for an outdoor neighborhood market. “This community really reminds me of some Atlanta neighborhoods, such as Virginia Highlands, that are very proactive in doing fun events in their neighborhoods that brings the community together,” Thursby says. “I wanted to do the same, so I took matters into my own hands.” A chance meeting with artist Jordan Cowie, owner of Wood Ya Look at That, expanded the scope of Thursby’s idea. “We talked about shows, and I asked her if we put together a show in our parking lot if she would want to do it. She replied with a very strong yes!” Thursby says. Cowie connected him with 10 more vendors, and Park and Crest Market was born. As the name suggests, the market is located at the corner of Park Ave. and Shades Crest Road. The vision for Park and Crest is to feature local artists, crafts, food and fashion every Sunday at the corner of Park Avenue and

Shades Crest Road. Thursby compares it to a smaller version of the Market at Pepper Place downtown. “We want to create something with a Pepper Place feel that brings the community together to enjoy the view of the bluff and have fun. The biggest challenge is realizing it is going to take time and a ton of hard work to get to our goal, ” Thursby says. Each Sunday, vendors ranging from jewelry artists to handmade soap makers set up booths in the parking lot of On A Shoestring from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The first market was held on April 3 with vendors including Captain Charles Banks at Fire Station No. 5 and his horseshoe art, Layken Elizabeth from Southern Scripted and Vera Ada, a Birmingham jewelry artist. “We always want to keep a mix of Hoover/ Bluff Park residents vendors, while also bringing in some outside talent,” Thursby explains. “Our end goal is to have 10 vendors (max) revolving each Sunday with a blend of the best that Hoover and Alabama have to offer.” In the months to come, visitors to the market can expect organic produce and fresh eggs as offerings along with the local arts and crafts. July 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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“We recently met with several farmers, and they are excited to bring their goods to Bluff Park,” Thursby says. “We have also been contacted by local beekeepers and will have local honey available soon.” The outreach and response from the Bluff Park community is a thrill for Thursby and his family. “The neighborhood has been so excited to see this happening. My siblings, Tara Thursby Graf, Amber Thursby Croy and Jay Thursby, and myself are so excited,” Thursby says. “Our parents have taken so much pride in On A Shoestring, and it has blessed our family in so many ways throughout our lives. We all think it is cool to see Bluff Park embrace Park and Crest Market, and we love adding to our eclectic neighborhood,” Thursby says. He has also partnered with Linda Williams of Artists On the Bluff and met with Capers on Park Avenue and Hoover city officials to brainstorm ideas and combat parking problems. “I had never been to Artists on the Bluff (located on Park Avenue in the old Bluff

Park Elementary School) prior to this venture,” Thursby explains. “Linda Williams and her crew have created one of the coolest attractions in Alabama: world class. This type of venue, one you would see in Asheville or Charleston, is right in our own backyard. They have been so supportive of Park and Crest Neighborhood Market and helped with ideas.” As Park and Crest continues to grow, the family business, On A Shoestring Antiques, is also getting a fresh update. “We are keeping the cool factor of what everybody loves about the place but adding a fresh twist to attract the young modern Bluff Park resident. You will see the shop evolve into something Bluff Park has never seen,” Thursby hints. “We are looking for a variety of vendors with unique stories and artwork — the best of the best,” Thursby says. Potential vendors can email parkandcrest@gmail.com for more information. Follow Park and Crest and On A Shoestring on Facebook and Instagram for updates. n

CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: There are things for all ages. It is held at the corner of Park Ave. and Shades Crest Road. The market also featured colorful flowers for purchase. Park & Crest gives Hoover families a place to shop and relax on Sundays. People could also find some home décor.

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Order Up First Watch brings a new side of breakfast and lunch to Hoover

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Landing First Watch. “It’s a lot cleaner.” While fresh ingredients help, the key to irst Watch, a national breakfast a delicious meal is in the details, Schaibly and lunch franchise, made its says. First Watch uses cage-free eggs and Alabama debut in Hoover. The incorporates imported cheese, such as restaurant opened its doors to the Wisconsin Gruyere, and fresh-baked breads public on May 20 in Chace Landing. into classic breakfast and lunch dishes. First Watch isn’t your average breakfast “It’s the little things like that: It’s in the place. The menu has a variety of dishes to details,” Schaibly says. “Those little things satisfy everyone from the health conscious to make a huge difference.” those looking for a hearty comfort meal. The expansive First Watch menu includes “If you want to be healthy and have avocado anything from traditional omelets to healthy toast and a kale tonic, you can do that,” says fresh fruit crepes. One perennial customer First Watch Corporate Chef Shane Schaibly. favorite is the Elevated Egg Sandwich — an “But if you want to have a stack of chocolate over-easy egg on a brioche bun, topped with chip pancakes, you can do that too.” bacon, Gruyere, avocado, mayonnaise and Fresh ingredients are a staple at First arugula. Watch. Fruit and vegetables are sliced daily at Another bestseller is the Avocado Toast — each restaurant, and juices are fresh squeezed whole grain toast topped with avocado and sea on site. salt, served with two eggs. “We’re bringing in fresh produce daily,” says Quinoa bowls have also been a hit, First Jason Savoie, general manager of the Chace Watch franchise consultant Carmen Rundell

LEFT: It’s all in the details at First Watch, from fresh ingredients to how the food is plated. ABOVE: The extensive breakfast and lunch menus include everything from healthy to hearty dishes.

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ABOVE: First Watch opened in the former Egg and I location in Hoover.

said. The restaurant’s award-winning Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl includes quinoa, kale, shredded carrots and roasted tomatoes covered by chicken breast, pesto sauce, feta and herbs. While the menu largely remains the same through the year, seasonal specials are regularly rolled out. “That (seasonal special) program really allows us to be at the front of the trends and stay relevant,” Schaibly says. “There are some really cool and exciting things in the pipeline.” First Watch is opening three other Alabama locations after the Chace Landing restaurant, one on U.S. 280 in Greystone, one in Vestavia and another near Montgomery. The restaurants are opening in former Egg and I locations. According to the company’s website, First Watch acquired Egg and I in 2015. Although the First Watch restaurants will have a different menu and a new “urban farmhouse vibe,” some things, such as the staff, will remain the same, Savoie says. “I’m excited,” Savoie says. “We love what we do: That’s why we’re in this business.” First Watch restaurants will be located at 4741 Chace Circle and 5479 U.S. 280, suite 128 in Hoover. Hours are 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. For more information, visit Firstwatch.com. n 14

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American Ninja Warrior The warped wall. Quintuple steps. Swing Jumps. These are just a few of the challenging obstacles that contestants must tackle while competing in the action-packed series “American Ninja Warrior,” a spin-off of the Japanese sports game show “Sasuke.” It’s the perfect combination of wellness, fitness and sports, Lauren Floyd which is also the theme for this Library Specialist year’s Hoover Library summer Hoover Public Library reading program, Exercise Your Mind. More than 3,500 athletes from all walks of life have tried to become an American Ninja Warrior, but only two have succeeded. Some of these contestants are former Olympians, soldiers and professional athletes, but many of them are regular people with a dedication to strength. Unlike other reality shows where the contestants’ fate is in the hands of others, this competition comes down to the athlete themselves; their strength, speed, agility and attitude all come into play. Each competitor has a different story to tell, and the Hoover Library will have some former athletes present theirs. Come meet three American Ninja Warrior veterans from Alabama: Jo Jo Bynum from Huntsville, Jimmy Bogle from Gadsden and Eddy Stewart from Hueytown. Hear what inspired these Alabama Ninjas to compete on one of the toughest obstacle courses on TV. Learn how to train to beat the jumping spider, the double salmon ladder and eventually scale the 100-foot rope climb to the top of Mt. Midoriyama. You will get the opportunity to learn about their training regimens, get the scoop on the audition process and hear their personal experiences while running the course. This event will take place on July 16 at 2 p.m. in the library theatre. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the library reference department at 205-444-7840 or check online at Hooverlibrary.org. Lauren Floyd is a librarian in the nonfiction department at the Hoover Public Library. Visit Hooverlibrary.org for more information. July 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine •

Landscape Your Own Backyard Thursday, July 21, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Rain date Thursday, July 28) Tour and Talk: Sid McLean, DIY “Backyard Landscaper” $15 Members/$20 Non-Members Seminar limited to 20 Location is within 3 miles of Aldridge Gardens. Directions furnished upon registration. Pre-register at aldridgegardens.com Take advantage of this rare opportunity to see and hear about the renovation of the backyard of Hoover resident and Aldridge Gardens member, Sid McLean. Join us as Sid shares a look at his property and describes how he transformed his backyard full of trees into a dream landscape by adding a pool, an outdoor kitchen, and striking plantings. Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine or other beverage to enjoy during this informative and inspirational tour.

Need a break? Come to Aldridge Gardens and take a stroll to benefit both mind and body! View our famous Snowflake Hydrangeas and other beautiful plantings. Check out progress on the 125-foot Veterans Memorial Arbor over the dam. Stop by Roots, our petite gift shop, for unique handcrafted items, and don’t forget to come into the house to see the works of artist Maurice Cook currently showing inside the gallery. You will also see a fabulous display of unique Frank Fleming bronze sculptures inside the gallery. The Eddie and Kay Aldridge Art and Historical Collections Museum is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except when a special event is taking place inside the house.

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Guided Bird Walk Saturday, July 16, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Members are invited to join Dr. Richard and Patricia Ryel on a guided bird walk. Meet at the entrance to the Gardens, and be sure to bring your binoculars! Experience the beauty of the Gardens and view the many birds that are in the Gardens. A recent bird walk identified 31 species, and the highlight was seeing a Green Heron coming to her well-camouflaged nest. Monthly bird walks are for members only. If you are not a member, visit aldridgegardens.com to join so that you can take advantage of bird walks and the many other benefits that members enjoy.

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Pure Relaxation Hoover residents can be pampered and fixed up at salon ABOVE: Angela Bradley opened Pure Style Salon in December 2014 on Hwy. 150. RIGHT: Customers can get their hair shampooed, conditioned and blow dried.

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to the United States in 1997 to find new opportunities. Bradley eventually landed in Hoover in 2012. “Before moving, I consistently heard here’s more to a salon than wonderful things about Hoover, and they cutting hair or painting nails were proven true after my first visit,” she — at least for Hoover’s Angela recalls. “I fell in love with the environment Bradley. and family-oriented community.” Originally from Cali, Colombia, Bradley She began working at a salon here, and remembers working there at her mother’s after developing her clientele, she decided to salon on the weekends. open her own salon in December 2014 on “I would do everything from manicures, pedicures and make-up,” Bradley says. “I have John Hawkins Parkway: Pure Style Salon & Spa. been involved in a salon environment my In the Lake Crest Shopping Center, her whole life.” salon now has five hair designers, including She was also going to college to become a lawyer during this time and decided to move Bradley: Juliana, Kristi, Marta and Izzy. And

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“Our salon provides a calming

experience in a peaceful environment.” — Angela Bradley

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they continue to grow their customer base, as well, with a welcoming environment and a range of services. They offer things like highlights, colors, perms, relaxers, Brazilian blowouts, make-up applications, extensions, gel nails, waxing and haircuts. “We are determined to give our clients the best experience possible, while also offering them the best products and services,” Bradley says. There are also wedding and girl’s-nightout packages available. In addition to being a

full-service salon, Pure Style offers a variety of trendy jewelry. “We pamper our clients by offering a complimentary glass of wine, soda, Colombian coffee or water,” Bradley says. “Some Saturdays, we offer a variety of pastries. “Clients come to Pure Style Salon to relieve themselves of stress and unwind after long days,” she continues. “Our salon provides a calming experience in a peaceful environment.” For Bradley, it’s all about providing

CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: Customers can also find stylish necklaces and bracelets at the salon. The salon & spa is located on Hwy. 150 near Jubilee Joe’s. Bradley’s salon team includes hair designers Juliana, Kristi, Marta and Izzy. A new hairstyle can transform a person’s look and confidence. They carry Pureology and Neuma products for their clients.

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Bradley has been working in salons since she lived in Colombia.

high-quality customer service, products, an enjoyable atmosphere and affordable prices. “We also maintain a friendly, fair and creative work environment: We respect diversity, ideas and hard work,” she says. Those are just a few of the reasons why her salon continues to grow and attract new customers. And the foundation for it all is Bradley’s passion for what she does. “I am happy to be the owner of Pure Style Salon, and I am determined to make a difference in this business,” Bradley says.

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“Every day, I try my best to create a positive work environment to make my team happy. I enjoy every single minute of my job because I have the best team of hair designers in town.” Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. To make an appointment, call 820-9229. They are located at 2341 John Hawkins Parkway in Suite 121. For more information about Pure Style Salon & Spa, visit Purestylespa.com. You can also follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for updates. n

Surgery Center Procedures

health & beauty

Anesthesiologist addresses spinal pain solutions

WRITTEN BY ROBERT NESBITT PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

nyone of any age can experience chronic back pain — from those weekend warriors to young athletes. My colleagues and I have been treating patients of all types, fitness levels and ages for years at Nesbitt Pain Associates. We’ve recently extended our practice to now see patients at the brand new St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Surgery Center, which is part of the new expansion on the St. Vincent’s One Nineteen campus. I want those do-it-yourselfers, retirees and even young athletes to know there are effective, nonsurgical ways to address stubborn back pain. Our team of anesthesiologists, specializing in interventional pain management, work primarily with spine problems. Our goal is to get patients as pain-free as possible with minimally invasive procedures. We may refer patients for physical, massage or chiropractic therapy. If treatments are necessary, we have many options available to treat different spine problems. Each patient is evaluated to determine whether they need diagnostic testing, physical therapy or referral to a spine surgeon. Patients typically are referred by their primary care physician, spine surgeon or chiropractor. For those patients, longterm relief can start with an anesthesiologistadministered injection. We see some patients who may have recently injured themselves exercising or

playing golf. But many of our patients have had multiple surgeries and are not candidates for additional surgery. Our primary focus is figuring out the problem and then using the best possible treatment. We have many tools in our toolbox to help lessen pain. But for those patients who do require surgery, we are happy to now be offering our services at the state-ofthe-art surgery center at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. Because One Nineteen is part of the St. Vincent’s Health System, there is accountability — everyone has to be credentialed. St. Vincent’s has a great system in place. We’ve been working within that system for years, and we’re grateful for the protections they provide patients and the opportunity to serve new patients. Our main goal is to make people aware that back pain can happen to anyone, and when it does, we are there to help get them back doing those activities they love to do, and doing them painfree. To learn more about the St. Vincent’s One Nineteen surgery center and its “Healthcare Like No Other” services, visit Onenineteen.com. Robert Nesbitt, MD, is a physician with Nesbitt Pain Associates at St. Vincent’s. July 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine •

recreation

Team Building First USA Football national championship will be in Hoover WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED ABOVE: The tournament has been held in Hoover since 2001. RIGHT: There will be games at the Hoover Met soccer fields, Buccaneer stadium and Hoover High School soccer stadium.

he football season will be starting a little early as teams from across the country come to Hoover for the annual 7-on7 competition — although it will be a bit different this year. The National Select 7-on-7 tournament has been a part of high school football for more than 20 years, says Brandon Sheppard, director of USA Football 7-on-7.

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“This is the most competitive event of its kind in high school football each year,” Sheppard says. “It is the culmination of the off-season training for high school teams. This event annually hosts the premiere high school programs from across the country.” But, it’s the first year it will be under USA Football, which is the sport’s national governing body and a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee.

“This is the most competitive event of

its kind in high school football each year.”

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Although the USA Football national championship is replacing the National Select competition, the focus on the players and coaches won’t be changing. “It has a reputation as the most competitive high school team competition and as such, the defacto National Championship and culmination of summer activities for high school teams,” Sheppard says.

The National Select 7-on-7 began in Hoover in 2001 in response to high costs and a limited quality of competition found on other camps at that time, Sheppard says. “USA Football is proud to call Hoover home of our 7-on-7 national championship, celebrating high school football and kicking off the season right here,” he continues. Games will be held at the Hoover Met soccer fields, Buccaneer stadium and Hoover

LEFT: Players are considered to be down if the defense touches them with one hand. ABOVE: Hoover has become the home of the 7-on-7 tournament.

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High School soccer stadium July 14-16. Thirty-six high school teams had already signed up for the event by early June, with more continuing to join. There are several differences compared to the tradition tackle football people see on Friday nights, beyond having seven players per team on the field at a time instead of the normal 11. Only passing plays are allowed, players can’t tackle, games are 21 minutes long, there are no special team situations and points are scored differently. The tournament is meant to encourage team development and bonding, Sheppard

explains. “It unites coaches and their teams by further developing a program’s offensive and defensive techniques, philosophies and fundamentals in a competitive environment,” he says. There’s no admission to attend the tournament, and Sheppard says spectators are welcome. It’s a way for people to see some high-level teams perform (and also get their high school football fix until fall is here). For more information on the USA Football 7-on-7 tournament, visit Usafootball.com. n

LEFT: All of the games will be played with a 50-yard field. ABOVE: This will be the first USA Football national 7-on-7 competition.

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features

Meeting Needs Hoover Helps works to keep children fed on the weekends WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Volunteers fill bags of food at the Riverchase United Methodist Church for the weekend backpack program.

stomach grumble between meals or eating late in the day can seem like an inconvenience. But real hunger is when you don’t know when or if your next meal will come — and that’s a real issue. Making sure no Hoover student experiences that chronic hunger feeling is the mission of Hoover Helps. Started by Riverchase United Methodist Church member Greg Bishop, this nonprofit program has continued to grow since launching in early 2015. It connects people, agencies, institutions, churches and other groups with those in need.

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For example, Tyler Christiansen — associate pastor at Riverchase United Methodist Church — works with Bishop and the program to create weekend backpacks full of food for Hoover students. “A lot of people are intimidated because they don’t know how to start something to give back,” Christiansen explains. “With Hoover Helps, we’ll show you how not to reinvent the wheel each time.” While Hoover is an affluent community, there are still needs many people don’t know about. Maybe a family is going through a rough time where a parent lost a job, or a single parent is working three jobs just to make

Helping Hand Here are some of the organizations and churches that partner with Hoover Helps on weekend backpack programs: u Birmingham Islamic Society u Bluff Park United Methodist Church u Church of the Highlands, Greystone u Community Food Bank of Central Alabama u Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles u Green Valley Baptist Church u Homewood Church of Christ u Hunter Street Baptist Church u Prince of Peace Catholic Parish u Riverchase United Methodist Church July 2016 | Hooverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magazine â&#x20AC;˘

Teachers look for children who show signs of chronic hunger to recommend them for the program.

ends meet. With any case like this, there are children who might not have enough food, especially on the weekends when they aren’t at school. “Hoover Helps fights the misconception that there isn’t much need here in Hoover,” Christiansen says. “People are startled when they realize the need, and rightfully so.” Riverchase UMC works to help these children by creating weekend backpacks as part of Hoover Helps. They meet the first Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. to pack bags with child-favorites like macaroni and cheese, pudding, fruit bars and ravioli. Any one

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is welcome to come and help. “We want to make sure there’s not a child not getting fed, when clearly we have the resources and generosity in the community,” says Christiansen, who led a similar program in his last church. One school that works with Hoover Helps is Rocky Ridge Elementary School, which has the highest rate of students on free or reduced lunches in Hoover, says Principal Dil Uswatte. “We wanted to do something like this before, but we didn’t have the financial or personnel support,” she says. “Now, the churches, schools and community all get to

come together.” Teachers look for students with high levels of food insecurity, Uswatte says. That could show up as a child rushing the food line, asking when the next meal is, being hungry on Monday mornings, cracked lips or asking classmates for food. They have about 20 children who use the backpack program. “They’re hungry. They need food, plain and simple,” she says. “For whatever reason, they don’t have what they need. If we can help just one child, it’s worth it.” The students get a bag of food put in their backpacks on Fridays, but only the teachers

and principal know who receives it. It’s not just something for students who get free or reduced lunch at school. This anonymous program is meant to help any child in need. “There’s no reason why in a city like ours we can’t help children in need,” Uswatte says. “We’re a great city: Let’s become even greater. Let’s not let anybody fall through the cracks.” It currently costs $4.50 each week to feed one child, or $180 a school year. To see how you can get involved with Hoover Helps or for more information, visit Hooverhelps.org. n July 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Cycling for a Cure

Ride4Gabe raises money and awareness for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy WRITTEN BY MOLLY DAVIDSON PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED 34

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any people spend Memorial Day weekend at the beach or on the lake, but not Michael Staley. The Hoover resident spent the three-day weekend logging a total of 600 miles on his bike. Cycling is a passion, but Staley isn’t just riding for fun: He’s training for the upcoming Ride4Gabe cross-country ride inspired by 11-year-old Chelsea resident, Gabe Griffin, and his fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne is a genetic condition that slowly destroys muscle and often causes death before patients reach 25. There is currently no cure or treatment for Duchenne, although the Muscular Dystrophy Association says researchers have made promising strides. “It steals life from young people,” Staley says of the disease. Staley first met Griffin when he was working as chief of staff for former U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus in Washington, D.C. Griffin and his father, Scott, stopped by the congressman’s office to educate Bachus and his staff on Duchenne and the Hope for Gabe foundation. “(Scott) said, ‘My son is dying, can you help us?’” Staley recalls. “I fell in love right away with the cause and the family.” The Hope for Gabe foundation focuses on raising awareness about Duchenne and supporting research efforts to find a cure. “We feel like we race against the clock,” Staley says. “Every dollar we raise goes to a good cause.” Staley and Colorado resident Wes Bates were the cyclists in the inaugural Ride4Gabe in 2014. The two peddled 3,400 miles, from Oregon to Alabama, in 42 days, averaging 80 miles per day. This year’s ride is a little different. “It’s the distance of the Tour de France in half the number of days,” Staley says of the 2016 Ride4Gabe. Staley, Bates and Payne Griffin will set out from Houlton, Maine, on July 29. The trio of cyclists will log an average of 200 miles each day, arriving in Mobile less than two weeks later on Aug. 8. The three men will take to the road at sunrise every morning and sleep in tents each night, Staley says. “It’s very intense,” he adds.

The cyclists will be accompanied by a camper, which Staley called a moving billboard for Hope for Gabe, a nurse and possibly Gabe. A camera crew will document the entire journey. “We’re hoping Gabe will be able to join us the whole way,” Staley said. “He’s a pretty cool kid.” While the journey is definitely a physical challenge, the ride’s main function is to raise awareness about Duchenne across the country. Staley hopes to stop every 75 or 100 miles along the path to hold a community or press event. “This ride is mostly about raising awareness,” Staley says. “You have to have people who know about the condition in order to do something about it.” Community support is always welcome and appreciated, Staley says. Riders are welcome to cycle along with Staley, Bates and Payne Griffin for a leg of the ride or just cheer them on. “We all have the physical fitness to do this, but the biggest challenge will be mentally overcoming when it hurts,” Staley says. “All of the support and encouragement we can get along the way really inspires us.” Donations are also very helpful to offset the overhead costs of the trip and benefit medical research into Duchenne. The 2014 Ride4Gabe raised $50,000 to contribute for a medical research project, Staley says. “We believe this generation of Duchenne patients can be the first generation to have substantially better lives,” he says. For more information and to donate to the Ride4Gabe, visit Ride4gabe.com. To learn more about the Hope for Gabe foundation, visit Hopeforgabe. org. n

PAGE 34: Gabe and Scott Griffin try to educate others about his condition. BELOW: Hoover resident Michael Staley will bike from Maine to Mobile in less than two weeks to raise awareness and money for this cause.

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Brock’s Gap student places third in National Geographic Bee WRITTEN BY EMILY SPARACINO PHOTOS BY MARK THIESSEN, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Hoover student finished in this year’s National Geographic Bee as the third-place winner and recipient of a $10,000 college scholarship on May 25. Twelve-year-old Kapil Nathan, a sixthgrader at Brock’s Gap Intermediate School, was among 54 state and territory winners who competed in the preliminary rounds of the 28th annual National Geographic Bee on May 23. Nathan finished in the Top 10 and advanced to the final round held May 25 at the National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C., according to Nationalgeographic.com. Nathan was also a Top 10 finisher and recipient of $500 in the 2015 National 36

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Geographic Bee when he was a fifthgrader at Mt Laurel Elementary School. Rishi Nair of Seffner, Fla., took first place in this year’s National Geographic Bee. As the champion, Nair, a 12-year-old sixthgrader at Williams Magnet Middle School, received a $50,000 college scholarship and a lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society. Nair also received an all-expenses-paid spot on an eight-day Lindblad ExpeditionsNational Geographic adventure to Southeast Alaska aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion with a stop at Glacier Bay National Park for the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. Nair gave the correct answer of “Galápagos

Islands” to the following question to win: “A new marine sanctuary will protect sharks and other wildlife around Isla Wolf in which archipelago in the Pacific Ocean?” Saketh Jonnalagadda of Westford, Mass., a 14-year-old eighth-grader at Stony Brook Middle School, placed second and received a $25,000 college scholarship. Journalist and humorist Mo Rocca moderated the final round of the competition. The 2016 National Geographic Bee included nearly 3 million students in 11,000 schools in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Atlantic and Pacific territories and Department of Defense Dependents Schools. Along with Nathan, Nair and Jonnalagadda, the other seven finalists, who each received $500, were Grace Rembert, a 13-year-old eighth-grader from Bozeman, Mont.; Rishi Kumar, a 10-year-old fifthgrader from Ellicott City, Md.; Pranay Varada, a 13-year-old seventh-grader from Irving, Texas; Lucas Eggers, a 13-year-old

seventh-grader from Rochester, Minn.; Samanyu Dixit, a 12-year-old sixth-grader from Matthews, N.C.; Thomas Wright, a 13-year-old seventh-grader from Mequon, Wis.; and Ashwin Sivakumar, an 11-year-old sixth-grader from Beaverton, Ore. The annual competition is open to students ranging in age from 10 to 14 in fourth through eighth grades. Nathan won the 2015 State Geography Bee at Samford University in March after winning Mt Laurel Elementary’s first Geography Bee. Nathan was among 102 competitors at the state Bee and won by correctly answering the question “Which country includes the islands of Melville, Mornington and Bathurst?” His answer was “Australia.” As a state champion, he received $100, the “National Geographic Atlas of the World, 10th Edition” and a medal. Nathan is the son of Archana Subramanian and Vaidyanathan Sahasranaman Venganullur. n

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Hoover won’t be rezoned in coming year Students in the Hoover City School System will not be rezoned for the 2016-2017 academic year, HCS Superintendent Dr. Kathy Murphy announced in a May 20 letter. United States District Court Judge Madeline Haikala granted the rezoning plan preliminary approval, but withheld final approval “pending additional work from the school district, the United States Department of Justice and the Legal Defense and Educational Fund,” Murphy wrote. The Hoover School System will retain the 2015-2016 academic year attendance zones for the coming school year while the district works with the DOJ and LDF to develop a plan to attain unitary status. The rezoning plan, approved by the city’s Board of Education on March 7, was a piece of the district’s work to achieve unitary status and satisfy the DOJ’s Green factors: Equality across transportation, facilities, clubs and organizations, student assignments, staff assignments and faculty assignments. Many people in both the Hoover City School System and Hoover community helped to create the rezoning plan during the past months. The plan was first revealed to the public on Feb. 4. Members of the community attended public meetings and submitted feedback on the plan. 40

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Hoover Council to de-annex Berry High The Hoover City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to de-annex the former Berry High School property after a second reading during a May 16 meeting. They had voted to de-annex the property following the Hoover Board of Education’s April 18 approval of an agreement selling the former Berry High School property and facility to Vestavia Hills City Schools. The $11 million sale agreement with Vestavia Hills City Schools is contingent upon the city’s deannexation of the property on Columbiana Road, city attorney

Charlie Waldrep explained. “The de-annexation is not dependent on the sale, the sale is contingent upon the de-annexation,” Waldrep said. Although the city council voted to de-annex the former Berry High School property, the de-annexation will only become effective after the Jefferson County probate judge orders it. Waldrep said the city will not file the de-annexation with the probate office until they are confident “the sale will go through and the Board of Education will get their money.”

Jeff State’s radiology students win first For the second year in a row, Jefferson State’s Radiology Scholars Bowl Team won first place during the Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologist annual conference held recently in Huntsville. The competition included all two-year Radiologic Technology programs from Alabama. Student teams competed by answering a wide variety of questions relating to

radiologic technology in a head-tohead format. “Every year there are really good teams competing, but our students worked very hard and really prepared for the challenge,” says Jefferson State instructor and coach, Annette Ferguson. This year’s team included Nate Abbott, Lauren Alexander, Cody Payton and Tiffany Thomas.

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Hoover schools shine at FBLA Conference Hoover and Spain Park high schools had a successful showing at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference held April 8 in Birmingham. Hoover’s individual winners include: uConan Rose & Ian Jacobi — 3rd Place, Computer Game and Simulation uCarter Ross — 1st Place, Computer Problem Solving uDrew Lemp — 2nd Place, Computer Problem Solving uZachary Bailey — 1st Place, Cyber Security uSabrina Shaw & Justin Higey — 1st Place, Graphic Design uLauren Norton — 3rd Place, Intro to Information Technology uNathan Solomon — 4th Place, Word Processing Spain Park’s individual winners include:

uMatthew Pickard and Arrez Charania placed 1st in Global Business uMichael Dowben placed 2nd in Insurance and Risk Management uCassady Wade placed 2nd in Introduction to Business uDavis Culwell and Amer Mohammed placed 4th in Management Decision Making uTyler Noles placed 4th in Securities and Investment uShams Halani and Adam Salem placed 2nd in Social Media Campaign uGordie Stewart and Houston Hollis placed 4th in Sports and Entertainment Marketing uElise Gasser placed 2nd in Database Design and Application uSectric Guilford placed 3rd in Cyber Security Members who placed at state conference are eligible to attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta June 28 through July 2.

Call it a repeat performance. Hoover High School senior Tyler Greengard will once again join a select group of students from across the globe this summer to study and perform with the world renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and legendary musician Wynton Marsalis. Greengard, on the tenor saxophone, was selected for the second consecutive year to a group of 42 of “the most advanced and dedicated high school jazz musicians from around the world” by Tyler Greengard online audition submission to join the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Summer Jazz Academy. This year’s academy will be held at Bard College, Annandale-onHudson, New York from July 18-31. The world-class, two-week residential institute, designed and instructed by Jazz at Lincoln Center Managing and Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis and a select faculty, will serve as a rigorous training program to focus intensively on the students’ artistic development and commitment to become the next generation of great jazz musicians. In addition to the educational components, the summer program will include several public performances featuring the student ensembles and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Wynton Marsalis. July 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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School infuses promotions with creativity Prince of Peace Catholic School’s fifth graders celebrated the school’s fond tradition of “bridge crossing” and “house sorting” in preparation for their entry into middle school next year. The students ran through a tunnel created with red, green, blue and yellow flags held aloft by graduating eighth grade students while parents, students and teachers cheered. The flag colors represent the four POP middle school service houses: St. James, St. Thomas, St. Francis and St. Paul. After running the gamut, the newly crossed students signed their names on their class banner. Next, everyone convened in the school gym to be officially “sorted” into their middle school houses in an elaborate ceremony that made each child feel special and welcome by their new middle school family. The celebration continued as everyone moved outside to the new courtyard to enjoy refreshments and hugs from family and friends.

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Rocky Ridge Elementary renovates playground Rocky Ridge Elementary School’s playground just got a little cooler thanks to a Community Service Grant. Paul DeMarco helped secure this funding. He worked with Rocky Ridge

Elementary School administrators and the school’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) to help realize the project, which is now a key component of the school’s recently renovated playground.

New garden helps students learn Many changes have occurred this year in the gardens around Deer Valley Elementary. All of the existing picnic tables, raised beds and amphitheater seating area received a makeover. A new patio paver was installed near the science lab and music room windows. New umbrellas were added to the new seating area that was created by the Deer Valley Dads during the summer. The garden beds have been planted with fresh soil and new plants. The outdoor classroom was a true community effort, spearheaded by Samantha Funkhauser Assistant Principal Ami Weems. Many parents donated time, labor, money and other gardening resources. Enrichment classes worked on

cleaning and painting once or twice a week for a month. Local Scout Troops worked with the school in partnership to fulfill the requirements for Eagle Scouts. Lowes and Home Depot discounted prices and gave donations to keep the project on budget and the Hoover City Schools Grounds and Maintenance department prepared the area and provided the mulch, dirt and sand.

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Students compete in track and field Prince of Peace School student athletes Samad Muhammad, Aidan Loehr, Aaron Malpas, Austin Cornelius and Ethan Cull earned top overall individual awards for fifth through eighth grade Catholic Schools Track and Field Day held at John Carroll Catholic High School. Fifth- through eighth-grade students from more than 10 Birmingham Diocesan elementary schools competed for individual and team honors. POP as a team placed second overall at this friendly, team-building competition.

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Family Fashion Bluff Park boutique offers styles for all ages WRITTEN BY HEATHER JONES SKAGGS | PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON

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ourtland Tison and her mother Anne Weed epitomize the definition of family business. For many years, Weed ran Old World Marketplace on Shades Crest Road in Bluff Park. But after considering a change in focus, the pair transformed the antique shop into Turquoise, a clothing and accessories boutique. The shop is still in the same location, 593 Shades Crest Road in the historic shopping center overlooking Lover’s Leap. “We started Turquoise almost 10 years ago as I was graduating from the University of Alabama,” Tison says. “I was able to convince my mom to give running a boutique a chance.” With a degree in fashion retailing and marketing and accounting, Tison spent the first seven to eight years working on weekends, during vacation times and, at night, scouring brands and new products for the shop. But after the birth of her son in 2014, Tison decided to run Turquoise full time. “I bring my son with me to the store everyday so he will grow up in a store environment like I did,” she says. “I love working with my mom and seeing my idea and vision come to life.” At Turquoise, one thing the ladies strive to do is constantly change out the brands they carry and not get locked down with any certain style. “Our only requirement is that it is trendy, affordable and has appeal,” Tison says. Currently, the shop features brands and lines from Umgee, Cherish, Yahada, Entro, Angry Rabbit and Peach Love California. A great outfit needs that perfect accessory, and shoppers can complete an ensemble with purses, wallets and small leather goods from makers like Hobo the Original. PAGE 44 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: The right necklace can add personality to any outfit. There are a variety of colorful jeans to choose from. Turquoise is a trendy boutique. They also have accessories like earrings to add to any outfit. Turquoise is located on Shades Crest Road in Bluff Park. LEFT: Courtland Tison and her mother Anne Weed run Turquoise in Bluff Park. July 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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LEFT: Customers can find a complete outfit at the boutique. ABOVE: This shop has a true family atmosphere.

One aspect that makes the trendy shop so unique, according to Tison and Weed, is their customer base. “We truly don’t have a typical customer, per se,” Tison explains. “We sell the same pieces to girls in middle school, high school or college as we do young professionals, working moms, grandmothers — you name it. We believe if you love an item, then it doesn’t matter how old you are or who you think is supposed to wear it: We will show you how to make it work for you.” To make a garment work across

many age ranges, for example a tunic, they might suggest a young girl wear the tunic as a dress with some stylish sandals. A young mom might throw leggings on under that same tunic with a belt. An older woman might wear the same tunic over a pair of skinny jeans or pants with a scarf or a kimono to provide more coverage and comfort. “I love helping customers of all ages find an outfit that they feel fabulous wearing,” Tison says. Turquoise stocks the staples of July 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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any wardrobe as well as trends. You can find around $68. skinny jeans in a variety of colors, simple “We promise that you will never come in easy tops, fun jewelry and dresses that can our store and see a top for $150 or a dress for be dressed up or down with a swap of shoes, $200: That’s just not our style,” Tison says. bags and jewelry. “We have learned that our customers are like Spring and summer trends like florals us. They want nice, quality merchandise, but and tie-dye match with the staples offered. they don’t want to spend an arm and a leg to “Floral prints are on everything,” Tison says. get it because, like most women, we always Tie-dye and dip dye are especially popular want a little something new.” in dresses and palazzo pants. “These are Dedication to their passion and love always a hit of fashion in blacks and has turned grays, but this customers of love helping customers of year, blues and Turquoise into pinks are also friends of the all ages find an outfit that they feel everywhere,” shop owners. Tison says. “I “I love fabulous wearing.” just love playing that even on — Courtland Tison vacation, I’m dress up every time a new calling the store shipment comes into the shop and seeing to check on a customer that I knew was the new styles each season.” coming in to get an outfit for an upcoming Both Tison and her mom work to keep wedding and feeling excited that we were prices reasonable. Most items average able to find her the perfect piece,” Tison around $35 to 40. Special items for events says. “I love that so many of our customers average closer to $60, and jeans average have become our friends.” n

LEFT TO RIGHT: Courtland Tison wants her son to grow up in the store environment. Shoppers can find dresses perfect for summer. They carry jeans, dresses, accessories and much more.

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Front Porch Ross Bridge restaurant offers Southern food, pizza WRITTEN BY AMY JONES PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON

ne of Ross Bridge’s newest restaurants, Front Porch, offers cuisine that features traditional Southern influences — but jazzed up with a modern twist. Oh, and pizza. Although pizza might not seem like an obvious choice for a menu that features shrimp and grits, meatloaf and pimento cheese, Front Porch Chef Matt Lagace had a simple explanation for it: “Everybody loves pizza!” Lagace said when creating the menu, he tried to stay true to a sense of family coming together to enjoy good times. “I really just pulled from what I like to do at home, what my family enjoys and things that I enjoy creating,” he says. “(There is) definitely a Southern influence to the menu. We just really wanted to create a comfortable 50

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atmosphere, kind of like you were just at a friend or family member’s for dinner. I think the menu is a reflection of that feel.” Front Porch’s menu kicks off with an array of small plates, some of which include poutine, a dish of flashfried handcut French fries topped with cheddar cheese curds and an au jus sauce; Ahi tuna nachos, which are fried egg roll skins

LEFT: The casual restaurant is located in Ross Bridge. ABOVE: Before becoming a part of the Front Porch team, Chef Matt Lagace worked at restaurants like Bellini’s Ristorante and Rogue Tavern. July 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine •

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Diners can relax with a drink and catch up with friends at the bar. The restaurant wouldn’t be complete without a front porch for diners to enjoy. They have a variety of local craft beers on tap. PAGE 53: The spicy pimento cheeseburger has homemade spicy pimento cheese and Conecuh bacon.

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topped with Ahi tuna and sesame ginger slaw; and a dish that Lagace says is a customer favorite “by far,” the candied bacon bombs — candied kielbasa sausage wrapped in Conecuh bacon, served with fried cheese curds. Several salad options are available for varied tastes: There’s the island Cobb salad, featuring Caribbean jerk chicken over mixed greens with avocado, mango, shredded carrots, bacon and tomatoes in a sherry vinaigrette, or the cranberry pecan salad, with Alabama goat cheese crumbles, dried cranberries, candied pecans and tomatoes over mixed greens in a Creole mustard vinaigrette, among others. There are burgers and sandwiches to choose from, as well, and the aforementioned pizzas include the Farm To Pie, featuring grilled chicken, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms and sweet peppers on a crust with roasted garlic-infused olive oil. For diners who can take the heat, there’s the El Diablo pizza, with chorizo, Italian sausage, onions, jalapeños and crushed red peppers on a roasted habanero pizza sauce. Large plates include the pecan-crusted

chicken, served over pepper jack mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus; shrimp and grits, which features Alabama gulf shrimp and kielbasa over white cheddar grits with roasted shallots, heirloom tomatoes and red eye gravy; and Kobe ground beef meatloaf with grilled asparagus and roasted carrots. Last but certainly not least, diners can believe that food has the choose power to bring people together.” from three dessert — Chef Matt Lagace options — salted caramel chocolate cake, banana pudding and, another customer favorite, the award-winning white chocolate bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries. “I really love the menu as a whole. It all came from my heart, and I just love seeing others enjoy it too,” Lagace says. Lagace’s eventual occupation as a chef was in the cards from a young age.

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“I believe that food has the power to bring people together. There is nothing I love more than to see people come together to enjoy my creations,” Lagace says. “It was this realization that led me to pursue a career in culinary arts. I started my culinary journey at a young age, cooking alongside my mother preparing family meals. I always chose to spend this time in the kitchen instead of out playing with my brothers and neighborhood friends.” Lagace eventually got a culinary degree and has become a well-known face around Birmingham, with stops at Nonna Rose, Prairie Fire Grille, Bellini’s Ristorante and Rogue Tavern. He became involved with Front Porch when it was just an idea. “I had worked with Jeremy Hackney, one of the owners of the Front Porch, in the past when I was at Rogue Tavern. We remained friends and stayed in touch over the years. He started talking about opening a new place, and I just knew it would be a great fit for me,” Lagace says. Front Porch opened March 8 of this year. Lagace says the community has welcomed the restaurant “with open arms.” “We have been blown away,” he says. Lagace says he and Front Porch’s other employees plan to continue striving for the best customer experience possible — no matter who the customer is. “I feel that the atmosphere is great. It doesn’t limit itself to one type of feel,” Lagace says of Front Porch. “You can bring the kids or come on a date or business meeting. It really just has something for everyone.” Front Porch is located at 2301 Grand Avenue in Ross Bridge, in the former location of The Villaggio restaurant. For more information, look up Front Porch Restaurant on Facebook or visit Frontporchrossbridge.com. n

TOP: Their shrimp and grits features Alabama gulf shrimp and kielbasa served over white cheddar cheese grits, roasted shallots, heirloom tomatoes and red eye gravy. LEFT: The Island Cobb salad has Caribbean jerk chicken, mixed greens, avocado, mango, shredded carrots, bacon, tomatoes and a sherry vinaigrette.

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Regions Bank to Sponsor July 21 Luncheon Chamber Freedom Award to be Presented Regions Bank will sponsor the July 21 luncheon, and will sponsor the prestigious Freedom Award, started in 2003, with the intention of recognizing some of Hoover’s most outstanding public servants who have dedicated themselves to the ideals of freedom. Winners of this outstanding award since its inception include Art Headley, Bob Mosca, Bill Natter, John O’Malley, A. C. Roper, General Robert Lott (Ret.), Albert Awtrey, Hollis Hayes, Hoover Police Lt. Trey Bass, Rear Admiral John T. ( Jack) Natter (Ret.), a current Hoover City Council member, Dan Mikos, Lt. Col. Damon Holditch, and last year’s winner, Michael Thorin. The 2016 winner will be announced at the July 21 Hoover Chamber Luncheon. Applicants for this award: u Must be a role model in the Hoover community - of good character and reputation in the community; u Must have shown support for local, state, and federal government; u Must have promoted the ideals of freedom through this support; u Must have given long-term service to these ideals, not just a one-time

Michael Thorin was recognized at the July 2015 Chamber Luncheon as the 2015 Freedom Award winner. He had served tours in Iraq and contracted Gulf War Syndrome before going to work as a Hoover Firefighter-Paramedic. As the illness progressed, he was required to take disability retirement, as he was unable to physically fulfill the duties required. Shown l-r are Battalion Chief Ben Allison, Thorin in his U.S. Army uniform, and Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey, who presented Thorin (pronounced toe-REEN) with the Freedom Award.

effort; u Must have supported the U.S. military through either support to, or service in the military; u Must be a Hoover resident, an employee of the City of Hoover, or employee of a Hoover Chamber of Commerce member.

The presentation of the award will be by Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey. The winner will be pre-determined by the City of Hoover Veterans Committee and will be recognized at the July 21 Chamber Luncheon at the Hyatt

See AWARD on page 4

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Coffee & Contacts Schedule Normally held the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.

The overall winners of the 20th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament came from the Meyer Vacation Rentals Team. Pictured left to right are Scott Sloan, Dell Oswalt, Committee Chair Kathleen Spencer, Hank Winks, and Dale Jones. They had a team score of 55.

Chamber Golf Tourney August 22! The 21st Annual Hoover Chamber Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, August 22, at Riverchase Country Club, and is one of the area’s best tournaments. The field will be full with some 130 golfers participating. St. Vincent’s Health System is the Title Sponsor again this year. This is the largest

June 9, 2016 — PGA Tour Superstore

November 10, 2016 — Business Resource Group

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 — Advantage Resourcing

December 8, 2016 — AlaTrust Credit Union

Thursday, July 14 — 9-Chamber January 12, 2017 — Regus Chase Corporate Center Speed Networking at Marriott Birmingham February 9, 2017 — August 11, 2016 — Homewood SpectrumReach Suites - Inverness March 9, 2017 — Gold’s Gym Pelham September 8, 2016 — Abbey at Inverness April 13, 2017 — Grade Power Learning October 13, 2016 — Alabama Technology Network at Jeff May 11, 2017 — Available State

Luncheon Sponsorships

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Award: continued from page 1 Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Hoover Chamber Freedom Award presented at the luncheon, to be held at the Hyatt Place Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, Alabama, 35244. Networking begins at 11:15 a.m., with the program starting at noon. Reservations can be made by calling 988-5672, or emailing admin@ hooverchamber.org The luncheon is $20.00 for members or $25.00 for non-members, or for those without reservations, if space is available. Payment may be made by cash, check, or major credit card. You may also make reservations online at www.hooverchamber.org/lunch.html. Cancellations are accepted until the morning of the luncheon. Please notify the Chamber if you need to cancel, otherwise, those with reservations who do not attend will be invoiced.

Third Thursday of each month, 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon — NOW Meeting at Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel June 16, 2016 — Medical West

August 18, 2016 — Chick-Fil-A

July 21, 2016 — Regions Bank (Freedom Award)

September 15, 2016 — Jimmie Hale Mission

Business After Hours Schedule Held the 4th Thursday of each month, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. June 23, 2016 — Riverchase Country Club

October 27, 2016 — Brookdale Retirement Community

July 28, 2016 — Galleria Woods Retirement Community

January 26, 2017 — America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses

August 25, 2016 — Expedia CruiseShipCenters September 22, 2016 — My Chiropractor

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A Ribbon Cutting was held Wednesday, May 18 for the new expansion at the Anglin-Nelson Dental Office at 3825 Lorna Road, Suite 206 (behind Sam’s Club) in Hoover. Shown cutting the ribbon is General Dentist Dr. Erin Nelson, and Pediatric Dentist Dr. Michael Anglin holds the bow. They are joined by a host of their staff members and friends, as well as several Hoover Chamber ambassadors, and Hoover City Councilman John Lyda on the back row. The office can be reached at (205) 988-9800 or www.birminghamkidsdentist.com

The Ambassador of the First Quarter, Karen Rickerson of Candlewood Suites in Inverness was recognized at the April Chamber Luncheon at the Hyatt RegencyWynfrey Hotel. Karen earned more points in the first three months of 2016 than any other chamber ambassador. In addition, she had also earned Ambassador of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2015. She is shown with Chamber President Chris Schmidt as he presented the award to her.

The 19th Consecutive Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament was held at the Hoover Met, May 24-29, 2016, ending the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend as always. Record crowds attended this year, with seven of the top ten teams in the country coming from the SEC. Dozens of major league scouts attended this year, calling the tournament one-stop shopping for college talent that might make it to Major League Baseball. This photo depicts the crowd at the Alabama-Mississippi State game on Wednesday. With the LSU game following, record attendance of over 14,000 witnessed the longest game in tournament history, lasting 14 innings and ending shortly before 2:00 a.m.

A Joint Ribbon Cutting and Open House was held Tuesday, May 24 for the remodeling and re-opening of the Hyatt Place Hotel-Birmingham-Inverness in Hoover. Shown cutting the ribbon is Trinet Hall, as Annette Scarborough holds the bow. The are joined by several staff members and ambassadors from both the Hoover Area Chamber and the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. They also hosted a Taste of 280, featuring sampling tables from a dozen or so restaurants located along the Highway 280 corridor! This Hyatt Place can be reached at (205) 995-9242 or contact Annette. Scarborough@hyatt.com for information.

$15,000.00 was awarded in Hoover Chamber Foundation scholarships at the May 19 chamber luncheon, where Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey was our speaker. Shown l-r are 2016 Chamber President Chris Schmidt; Kennan Gawlowicz of Hoover High School; Rowan El-Qishawi of Hoover; Grace Huldtquist of Hoover; Kennedye McGhee of Spain Park; Stephen Ritchey and sister Elena Ritchey of Hoover; Bailey Garrett of Spain Park; and Paul Dangel, Scholarship Committee co-chair. Not shown are Ben Hartmann of Hoover, now attending U. of Alabama; and Terry Shea, Scholarship Committee co-chair. Rowan El-Qishawi was awarded the Inaugural Matthew and Dr. Abby Allen Scholarship of $2,500.00.

A Ribbon Cutting was held Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Cowboy Chicken Wood Fired Rotisserie, located at 830 Inverness Corners in Hoover. Shown cutting the ribbon is Manager Dia Zuaiter, as several team members help. They were also joined by representatives of the chosen benefactor, The Exceptional Foundation, and dozens of Hoover Chamber Ambassadors and representatives. Cowboy Chicken can be reached at (205) 637-5400 or dzuaiter@cowboychicken.com

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Thank You, Board of Trustees

Sam Dillender Santek Waste Services www.santekwasteservices.com

Leroy Nix Alabama Power Company www.alapower.com

Molly Wickstrom Gold’s Gym www.goldsgym.com

The Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees Joe Thomas, Chairman, Capstone Financial Group Terri Q. Williams, AT&T Alabama* Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union* Lisa Worley, Anchor Insurance Agency* John Lyda, Blue Cross and Blue Shield A.W. Bolt, Bolt Law Office* Ken Leatherwood, Bright House Networks Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center Lori D. Moler, Children’s of Alabama* Gina Vansword, First Commercial Bank Mark Garnett, HealthSpring of Alabama, Inc. Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall Paul Dangel, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Jerry Cross, Jefferson County EIDA* Henry King, King Acura Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff, Marriott International, Inc. Dan Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis Insurance* Richard Head, RE/MAX Advantage* Chris Leech, Regions Financial Charlie Conklin, Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing Tim Prince, Hoover’s Magazine, Shelby County Reporter Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group* Dan Ellis, TASC* *Designates a Past President of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce

The Board of Trustees Eric Land, ABC 33/40 Television Pete Gagliano, ADT Security Systems Steve Swofford, Alabama Credit Union Kelvin Johnson, Alabama Gas Corporation/Alagasco Timothy C. Lee, M.D., MPH, Alabama Heart & Vascular, P.C. Lesley Searcy, Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund Leroy Nix, Alabama Power Company Jabo Waggoner, Alabama Senate, District Sixteen Linda Cencula, Avadian Credit Union Steve Nix, AlaTrust Credit Union Jimese Harkley, Americaís First Federal Credit Union Felicia Fortune, American Family Care Randy Johansen, American Family Care Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank Robert P. (Rob) Fowler, Balch & Bingham LLP Deborah Stephens, Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Ken Crow, Belk at Riverchase Galleria Doug Hovanec, Bellini’s Ristorante & Bar/Revolve Kitchen & Brew Ashfaq Taufique, Birmingham Islamic Society Patty Barron, P.E., Birmingham Water Works Leanne Messer, Brookdale Place University Park Bud Cason, Bud’s Best Cookies Paul Huckeba, C B & S Bank Steve Varieur, Chateau Vestavia Retirement Community

David Jackson, Chick-Fil-A Mike Warren, Children’s of Alabama Bobby Haynes, Costco Wholesale Tamara Harrelson, Covenant Classic Schools Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation Antonio D. Sankey, Eagle Strategies/New York Life Ricky Brooks, Express Oil/Tire Engineers Patricia Cunningham, Fortis Institute Cody Burns, FOX 6 WBRC Debbie Hultquist, Fresenius Medical Care Terry Turner, Esq., Gentle, Turner & Sexton Molly Wickstrom, Gold’s Gym Alice Johnson, Grandview Medical Center Hal Humphrey, P.E., Gresham, Smith and Partners David Porter, Greystone Golf & Country Club Jinni Lacey, RN, HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital Neil Thakor, Holiday Inn - Hoover Kerry Bradley, Hoover Tactical Firearms David Arnott, Hyatt Place Hoover Richard Bishop, ITT Technical Institute Dawn Simmons, Jake’s Soul Food Cafe Amy Strayer, Jason’s Deli Tony Cooper, Jimmie Hale Mission Joe McGee, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Allen South, Little Pumpkins Daycare Dwight Burrell, Long-Lewis Ford

Lincoln Bridget Baughan, McDonald’s Keith Pennington, Medical West David Brown, Office Depot Todd Beegle, On Tap Sports CafÈ Carol Adkins, OnTime Service Jose Rivera-Crespo, Outback Steakhouse Horace Moss, Papa Murphy’s Pizza Dr. John R. Phillips, III, PT Orthodontics Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Thomas A. Martin, Riverchase Galleria Andy Davis, St. Vincent’s Health System Leanne Graham, Sam’s Club Sam Dillender, Santek Waste Services Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Schaeffer Eye Centers Sarah Turner, Signature Homes Shannon Trotter, State Farm Insurance Recruiting Clarence ‘Brother’ Moss, Steak ‘N Shake Alain Gallet, Terracon Monique Holiness, The Home Depot-Inverness Mark Hamilton, The Home Depot-Riverchase Alison Lindsay, WIAT-42 News Darin Boykin, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 150 Glenn Smith, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 280 Greg Livingston, Walmart Market, Lorna Road Charles Waldrep, Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC Devin Evrett, Webb Payroll Service, Inc. Russell Pate, Zaxby’s

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

Golf: continued from page 2 fund raising event for the Chamber, with the tournament funding thousands of dollars in scholarships for area students through the Lila Parks Scholarship Program. It is a great way to support the Chamber while promoting your company to dozens of members, golfers, and volunteers from around the Hoover area, whether you are playing, volunteering, or sponsoring the

event as a Hole Sponsor or any other sponsorship. This year, we again have the FourMan Scramble Format, with golfers playing as a four-player team. We will divide teams into three flights with prizes offered to all four players of the winning teams of the three flights. To help raise funds for our scholarships, we have a tremendous array of prizes in our Raffle, but we

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still need a lot of valuable raffle prizes to be donated - everything from hotel room stays to restaurant gift certificates to anything of value of at least $50.00! Raffle Tickets are $5.00 each or a book of five for only $20.00. For more information on sponsorships and registration, contact Bill Powell at 988-5672, or visit the Chamber website golf page at www. hooverchamber.org/sports/golf/

Upcoming Events

June, July and August 2016 JUNE June 28: 6:00 p.m. 4th Tuesday Monthly meeting of American Legion-Ryan Winslow Post 911, Hoover Tactical Firearms, 1561 Montgomery Highway, Hoover 35216. For information, contact Ron Bradstreet at (205) 529-7464 or bradstrr@att.net.

July 14: (Thursday) 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. NINE-Chamber Speed Networking Event at Marriott Birmingham on Highway 280, located at 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham 35243. (205) 968-3665. July 20: 4:30 p.m. Chamber Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

JULY July 7: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! July 7: 11:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting at Emily’s Heirloom Poundcakes, Riverchase Galleria. Contact April McClung at 937-7392 or emilyshpc@ gmail.com. Joint Ribbon Cutting with Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce!

July 12: (Tuesday) 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Advantage Resourcing, 2717 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 107, Hoover 35244. Contact Michael Cooley at (205) 444-8733 or Michael.cooley@ advantageresourcing.com for information.

July 21: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hyatt RegencyThe Wynfrey Hotel. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, July 18. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not attend will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20.00 or $25.00 for non-members or for those without reservations. Lisa@ hooverchamber.org

July 28: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Galleria Woods Retirement Community, 38520 Galleria Woods Drive, Hoover 35244. Contact Molisa Moss at (205) 985-7537 or mmoss2@ brookdale.com. www.brookdaleliving. com/galleria-woods.aspx

AUGUST August 4: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! August 11: 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Homewood Suites-Inverness, 215 Inverness Center Drive, Hoover 35242. Contact Jason DeLuca at (205) 995-9823 or Jason.DeLuca@hilton.com. www.birmingham.homewoodsuites.com (Pending) August 16: 11:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting at new location of St. Vincent’s Primary Care-Hoover, 1870 Chase Drive, Hoover 35244. Contact Beth Bourg at Beth.Bourg@Stvhs.com or (205) 9397592 for information. 733-7110 is the local office number. August 17: 4:30 p.m. Chamber Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! August 18: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, August 15. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not attend will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20.00 or $25.00 for non-members or for those without reservations. Lisa@hooverchamber.org

Mission Statement Amended January 1998. The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce promotes economic growth of business through a strong support system which provides business and community partnerships. Use this logo to place in your advertising for higher name recognition. This logo can be emailed to members for use in advertising, on business cards, and on letterhead or signs.

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Hoover Chamber Officers and Board of Directors

Joe Thomas, Capstone Financial Group, 2015 President

Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union

Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation, 2016 President

Paul Dangel Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel

Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall, 1st Vice President

Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank

Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Services 2nd Vice President

Ira Levine, CCIM, Levine & Associates

Megan Randolph, CPA, Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, Treasurer

Tynette Lynch Aldridge Gardens

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group, Secretary

Gregg Maercker, First Commercial Bank

Reginald Jeter, J.D. Nationwide Mutual Insurance

Lori Schommer, City of Hoover, City Liaison

Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center

Terry Turner, Esq. Gentle, Turner & Sexton, Legal Counsel

Terry Shea, Wrapsody

New Members — April 2016 Action Martial Arts Cameron White, Owner - 988-4200

Chicken Salad Chick-Riverchase Oak Mountain Pediatric Dentistry Alan Watts, Dir of Operations - 518-0256 Dr. Jeff Flannery - 980-1338

Allstate - Dalton Newell Agency Dalton Newell, President - 988-5966

Culligan Alabama John Modjesca - 259-8784

America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses Michael Perez, District Manager 989-7193

Financial & Technical Consultants 601-9675 Joe Ezelle, Owner - 601-9675

ASEA Jill Wright - 843-540-5948

Jake’s Soul Food BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dawn Simmons, Owner - 438-6340

The ARC of Jefferson County Natalie Zoghby - 423-6234

Kelly Services Roy Cates - 871-7082

The Wright Way Company Kristie Rankin - 999-2257

Malone Staffing 745-3951 Sharon Fields, Branch Manager 745-3951

Yellowhammer News Brian Ellis - 662-402-4653

Auto Oasis Express Wash Kathy & Truitt Luckie - 637-0508 BB Telco Brett Baker - 603-7533 Capers on Park Avenue Lynn Roberson, Co-Owner - 637-6766

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Selective Management Services Nancy Smith, Dir of Operations 624-3586 Webb Payroll Services BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Upgrade) Devin Evrett - 631-3614

Zamora Shriners Don Baker, Recorder - 956-3636

Spain Park Graduation

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Bailey Yamshak, Dorothy Plante and Emeline Hankins

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Hoover Belle Mother Daughter Sr. Luncheon The graduating Hoover Belles were honored for their service during the annual Mother-Daugther Senior Belle Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency — Wynfrey Hotel. (Photos Contributed)

Camille Spratling, Leisha Watson, Hannah Seale, Nancy McGowan and Melissa McGowan

Melinda King, Kelsey Schmitt, Alexandra Blakley, Marley Barnes

Mary Kathryn Savage, Ashleigh Rye, Haley Fullman

Amber Teter, Lauren, Teter, Ashleigh Rye, Stephanie Rye

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Lilly Martin, Katherine Conrad, Lydia Powell, Laura Vaughn

Mary Veal, Ammelyne Veal, Haley Fullman, Lisa Fullman

Cathy Head, Committee Chair Kay Witt, Luncheon Chair Cathy Connor; standing-Jennifer Cotney, Kim Milling, Becky Walker, Denise Shepherd, Vickie Griffith

Kristen Hardy, Claire Hardy, Mallory McClung, Donna McClung

Ann Marie Harvey, Susannah Harvey, Katherine Splawn, Amy Splawn

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GSCCC Business After Hours The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce hosted Business After Hours event at Avadian Credit Union’s Greystone branch on May 17. (Photos by Graham Brooks)

Chad Hartsfield, Megan Hartsfield and Allison Bowling

Kelly Anderson, Payton Thomas and Keyla Handley

Lauren Burch, Candice Etress and Allison Bowling

Eric Chambers and Lynn Middleton

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Meredith, Madeline and Bryant Parnell with DaNella Auten

Michael Ray and Benji Sawyer

DaNella Auten and Megan Champion

Tammie Chafton and Cara Hunter

Thin Mint Sprint 5k and Fun Run

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The Girl Scouts of NorthCentral Alabama hosted the first Thin Mint Sprint 5k and Fun Run on May 7. More than 100 adults, children and Girl Scouts joined in the fun. (Photos Contributed)

Harmony Giddens, Tammy Davis and Zarah Ryan-Coker

Dillion Wood and Erica Hostetter

Sly and Mallory King

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SEC Baseball Tournament People came to support their teams during the SEC Baseball Tournament on May 24. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

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Jake Finstad, Coach Larry Simcox and Marlea Finstad

Blair, Brian and Preston Marbury

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Erin Colbaugh, Joe Rives and Cassandra Gray

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Greystone Ladies Club April Luncheon The Greystone Ladies Club learned all about pearls from Love The Pearls Inc. executive Taylor Brennan at the club’s April 13 luncheon at the Founders Clubhouse. (Photos by Emily Sparacino)

Wendy Weldman, Susie Hammers and Rita Wood

Wendy Howell and Sierra Parle

Judy Arnold, Wilma Thompson and Roula Hakim

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Janie Green, Patti Stahlhut and Betty Galbraith

Debbie Coston and Jenice Prather-Kinsey

July 1 Friday Open Gaming

CALENDAR Freedom Fest

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Hang out and play board, card and video games with friends July 1 at 3 p.m. Snacks will be provided. The event is for teens in grades 7-12 and will be held in the Children’s Programming Room.

Celebrate the featured children’s gallery artists July 10 at 3 p.m. Awards will be given at 3:30 p.m. in the Children’s Programming Room.

July 11 Ice Warriors: USA Sled Hockey

All-American Picnic •Hoover Senior Center•

The All-American Picnic will be held July 1 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hoover Senior Center.

July 3 Global Cuisine @ the Plaza: United States •Hoover Public Library•

Coffee-ol-ogy Café presents free programs on food and coffee from around the world. The group will explore American cuisine July 3 at 2:30 p.m. Complimentary samples will be provided. The event will take place on the Plaza.

July 4 Freedom Fest •Hoover Metropolitan Stadium•

Freedom Fest will be held at the Hoover Met all day July 4. The free, family event starts at 5 p.m. and will feature music and entertainment, a car show and a fireworks display at 9 p.m.

July 5 Madcap Puppets •Hoover Public Library•

Monsters of Baseball giant puppets bring the history and tradition of baseball alive through songs, stories and poems July 5 at 10:30 a.m.,

Young Artists Reception

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2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; July 6 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and July 7 at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

July 6 Wednesday Walk & Talk •Hoover Public Library•

Log some steps and chat about books, movies and more during an easy stroll around Howard Lake at 8:30 a.m. before the library opens. The walk begins and ends at the main library entrance. Call 444-7841 in case of inclement weather. The weekly walks will continue through July.

July 7 First Thursday Fiction Book Group: In the Unlikely Event •Hoover Public Library•

Join the group as members discuss “In the Unlikely Event” by Judy Blume on July 7 at 10 a.m. The event is free and will be held in the Adult Programming Room.

July 8

Friday Night Flicks •Veterans Park•

Grab a blanket, family and friends and head to Veterans Park on Valleydale Road in Hoover for a free, family oriented movie July 8: “Shaun the Sheep.” The film will start at dusk. Follow Friday Flicks on Twitter or Facebook for weather updates affecting the movie @ByMovieParties.

July 9 Purl @ the Plaza •Hoover Public Library•

Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts July 9 at 1 p.m. Bring yarn and knit, crochet or embroider with the group. The event is free and will be held in the Plaza.

July 10 The Matchcoats •Hoover Public Library•

Country-blues and folk duo The Matchcoats combine vocal harmonies with guitar playing reminiscent of Mississippi John Hurt. The free performance will be July 10 at 2:30 p.m. in the Library Plaza.

This powerful, uplifting documentary follows the USA Paralympic Sled Hockey team as they prepare for the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. The film is TVPG and 90 minutes and will be shown at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Helping Hands •Hoover Public Library•

Drop in to make newspaper rolls for a local humane society July 11 at 3 p.m. The event is for adults and teens. For more information, call 444-7840.

July 12 Safari Greg •Hoover Public Library•

Safari Greg provides a show that combines magic, big laughs and animal surprises. Safari Greg will visit the library July 12 at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; July 13 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and July 14 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Trivia Craze •Hoover Public Library•

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at 6:30 p.m. Register through July 11 for grades 7-12.

July 13 Wednesday Walk & Talk

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Lively and fun Dixieland jazz band Sweet Licks Dixieland Band featuring clarinet, cornet, banjo and bass will perform at the library July 14 at 6:30 p.m. The event is free.

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Every Wednesday in July, log some steps and chat about books, movies and more during an easy stroll around Howard Lake before the Hoover Public Library opens. The walk begins and ends at the main library entrance at 8:30 a.m.

July 15 Friday Flicks •Veterans Park•

Grab a blanket, family and friends and head to Veterans Park on Valleydale Road in Hoover for a free, familyoriented movie July 15: “The Peanuts Movie.” The film will start at dusk.

July 14 Camp Half-Blood Training •Hoover Public Library•

All Day Color & Chill •Hoover Public Library•

Help Percy and his demigod friends save the human world with games, snacks and crafts. Register through July 13 for grades 4-6. The event will be held July 14 at 4 p.m.

Coloring books aren’t just for kids. Bring friends, choose a picture page and let the colors flow as you chat and unwind July 15 at 9 a.m. The free event is for adults and teens.

Sweet Licks Dixieland Band

July 16 American Ninja Warrior

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•Hoover Public Library•

Want to know what it takes to compete in one of the world’s toughest obstacle courses? Come meet three of Alabama’s top athletes who can answer questions July 16 at 2 p.m.

July 19 String Art •Hoover Public Library•

Make string art to decorate a room July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Register July 4-July 18 for grades 7-12.

July 22 Friday Flicks •Veterans Park•

Grab a blanket, family and friends and head to Veterans Park on Valleydale Road in Hoover for a free, familyoriented movie July 22: “Kung Fu Panda 3.” The film will start at dusk.

July 26 Horizons Dinner •Hoover Senior Center•

A Horizons Dinner will be

held July 26 at 6 p.m. at the Hoover Senior Center, 400 Municipal Drive in Hoover.

Doktor Kaboom •Hoover Public Library•

Doktor Kaboom will visit the library July 26 at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; July 27 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and July 28 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

July 29 Friday Flicks •Veterans Park•

Grab a blanket, family and friends and head to Veterans Park on Valleydale Road in Hoover for a free, familyoriented movie July 29: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The film will start at dusk.

July 31 Harry Potter Birthday Bash •Hoover Public Library•

Eat cake and celebrate getting into Hogwarts July 31 at 4 p.m. in the Children’s Department.

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why I love Hoover

‘I love the diversity of people.’

orking with parents and “little kiddos” is part of Dr. Nick Smith’s daily routine as a pediatric otolaryngologist at Pediatrics ENT and Children’s of Alabama. He recently was appointed to the Scholarships for Kids Board of Directors, as well. Raised in Aberdeen, Miss., Smith completed his undergraduate degree in pharmacy at Ole Miss prior to starting medical school at UAB. He later completed a residency at UAB and received additional training at Cincinnati Children’s. Smith and his wife, Kwanza, have lived in Hoover for four years and have a 3-year-old son, Carter. Q: Why did you decide to go into the medical field? A: I had an interest in anatomy at an early age due to the set of encyclopedias that we had in our home. The only color pictures in these books were the transparencies in the human anatomy section, which allowed you to lay each organ system over the bony skeleton. I also had childhood asthma with frequent visits to the family physician who was always pleasant and seemed to have endless knowledge. After expressing an interest in medicine, my family, school and neighborhood were very encouraging, and their support kept me going on the tougher days. Q: What do you enjoy about your job? A: Seeing kids get better. The giggle of a kid that’s feeling better can change a bad day into a pleasant one in an instant. Q: What’s unique about working 82

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with young patients? A: Young patients can’t always voice what’s wrong with them, so it’s challenging to figure things out at times. Q: What do you love about Hoover? A: I love the diversity of people in terms of ethnicity and employment background. I also love the convenience of everything being close, like restaurants, shopping, movies and outdoor activities. Q: What is something not many people know about you? A: I was an all-state trumpeter in high school, allowing me to travel internationally at an early age. At Ole Miss, I was principal trumpet in the concert band during my sophomore year and participated in marching and jazz band during my time there. Q: What do you like to do when you have spare time?

A: I enjoy playing with my 3-yearold on the trampoline or in the sandbox and nights out with my wife at the different restaurants around the city. I recently joined Iron Tribe 150 and enjoy the workouts with my 5:15 a.m. group and coaches Jen and Brandon. Q: Where are your favorite places to go in Hoover? A: The restaurants around the Galleria and Patton Creek, the comedy club Stardome and Veterans Park Q: If you weren’t a doctor, what do you think you’d be doing? A: My backup plan was always becoming a pharmacist, so that would have been the most likely option. I was a good trumpeter in high school and college with a minor in music performance, so furthering my training there to become a professional musician could have been an option, as well. n