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League of his own When I watch pro football players on TV, it’s hard to picture them as younger guys whose dreams of landing a coveted position with a professional sports team have yet to materialize. These guys––the ones who emerge in uniform from stadium tunnels to cheers from thousands of excited fans waiting to see them play––are almost larger than life. But they all came from somewhere. They all have back stories, childhood experiences that shaped their lives and people who knew them before they made it big. They likely had a fan base before they understood what a fan base was. On May 10, Hoover native Marlon Humphrey was surrounded by many of his longtime fans at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium for a celebration in honor of Humphrey achieving his dream: Reaching the National Football League. With the 16th pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens called on Humphrey, a former Hoover

Buccaneer and Alabama Crimson Tide standout, to join the team. Humphrey’s emotional reaction to the news said it all. He said the chance to live out his dream won’t sink in until he dons a Ravens jersey during his first game. What an honor for Hoover to be able to claim Marlon Humphrey and stand behind him as he begins a new chapter of his adult life. You can read more about Humphrey’s journey in Alec Etheredge’s story on page 33. And when you see him on TV in a Ravens jersey, you’ll know where he came from and what this rare opportunity truly means to him. As always, you can reach me at Emily.Sparacino@hooversmagazine. com with any comments or suggestions you might have. Wherever you are this summer, thank you for making Hoover’s Magazine a part of your day! n

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ARTS & CULTURE 5 Food truck culture Hoover welcomes mobile vendors in communities

FEATURES 32 The Dream

Marlon Humphrey will live out NFL fantasy

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT 18 Dreamland come true Inverness welcomes 10th location of Dreamland Bar-B-Que

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All-American Adventure Customer-focused shop meets full range of outdoor supply needs Putting in the time Mary Katherine Tedder’s work ethic sets her apart Saved for future generations Leaders place Hoover’s time capsule at City Hall

FEATURES 52 Victory lap

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Hoover welcomes mobile vendors in communities WRITTEN BY HEATHER JONES SKAGGS PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON AND CONTRIBUTED

ugust 2016 saw a new concept for food trucks in the city of Hoover. The growing popularity of food trucks brought classification issues since Hoover did not have any regulations or ordinances on file to deal with them. Hoover needed an ordinance that would allow entrepreneurship without harming established brick-and-mortar stores. Councilman John Lyda led the way in developing the ordinance that made mobile

food units legal to operate in the city. “The ordinance created a business license category and detailed the inspection standards that food trucks and other mobile food units must comply with,” Lyda recounts. The ordinance was crafted in a way to help create a level playing field for the traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants while allowing the emerging market of food trucks to operate. “Many of Hoover’s traditional restaurants also have mobile trucks, so it’s great to see demand from the Hoover community creating additional supply in this market.” Just shy of a year with trucks operating in the city, the response from truck owners and

Fetch, A Treat Truck For Dogs, was one of several mobile vendors to participate in the Star Lake Street Fair in the Green Valley neighborhood recently.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: People enjoy food and browsing items at the Star Lake Street Fair. Dreamcakes and iCantina food trucks also came to the fair. The City Bowls food truck parks at Star Lake for the Green Valley neighborhood’s Food Truck Thursdays. The Star Lake Street Fair also drew a Matilda Jane vendor and a Boiled Peanuts stand.

the community has been well received. “Food is a common denominator,” Lyda points out, “And that always brings people together.” Mobile food units provide opportunities for people to get out of their homes, enjoy a meal in a casual outdoor setting, dine with others and make new friends. “It’s as much a social gathering as it is about eating out,” he adds. “They create an ‘environment of community’ that residents are yearning for.” Two neighborhoods taking advantage of the popularity surrounding food truck culture are Green Valley and Bluff Park. Both have prime locations for outdoor social gatherings and active communities with a wide range of age groups. Connie Goodwin, who lives in Green Valley, says the concept for events around Star

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Lake started after her family visited Friday night events at Ross Bridge. “We enjoyed the food trucks and loved watching the families and neighbors having fun together and enjoyed shopping at the vendors that they had attend,” she said. “We said several times in conversation how fun it would be for our little corner of the world in Green Valley to have a similar event.” From that conversation the Star Lake Street Fair was born. Friend and neighbor Sommer Thompson posted to the Green Valley Neighbors Facebook group with the idea of bringing food trucks to the lake, and Goodwin began making calls lining up two trucks for the community’s first event in November 2016. “Sommer and I were overwhelmed at the response, and so we began working on trucks for December and so on,” Goodwin says. The

name “Star Lake Street Fair” came from a contest on the Green Valley Facebook group. “We had folks submit their ideas and then we compiled all and had a vote and that is where the name came from,” Connie explains. Street Fair events are the second Thursday of each month from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. They also have an occasional Treat Truck Sunday in the afternoon or Breakfast at The Lake on Saturday morning. Organizers began to branch out and schedule other vendors to join the trucks. “We found that some of our neighbors were small home business owners and were interested in setting up booths and tables, and that is how the ‘marketplace’ portion began,” Goodwin says. Now vendors from across the county are looking to set up at Star Lake. One problem to address was the fact that Star Lake lacks lighting, so a solution was found for winter months

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Mobile food units like Fetch can operate in the city of Hoover thanks to the City Council’s work in developing an ordinance to permit them to do so.

to keep the visibility level safe for fair attendees. “Our local Station 1 Fire Department came out and set up spotlights that would light up the whole area around Star Lake and made it safe and easy to walk around. A fireman from the station would set up the light and generator and stay with the light the entire time of the event,” Goodwin explains. The Star Lake Street Fair continues to draw neighbors in and also other Hoover residents looking for a great way to enjoy an afternoon. “We just wanted to provide a neighborhood, which is and always has been a tight-knit group, a place to come together and have fun. I have heard countless stories of how friends who lost touch have reconnected and so that makes it totally worth the effort. The response from the community has been just amazing,” Goodwin says. “Everyone has been so nice! Every food truck that we have had has complimented our neighborhood and the people!” Also, only trucks with proper licenses and certifications are invited. Like Green Valley, Bluff Park began inviting trucks to set up in the park at the Bluff Park

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Community Center (by Shades Cliff Pool) in an effort to engage the community. “I’m always trying to think of ideas to get my neighbors to hang out with one another. It was just an idea I had about bringing downtown food to Bluff Park. Food trucks are sort of a fun attraction,” says Brandon Gossett, one of the organizers. “Sam Swiney and I began brainstorming one day at Mr. P’s (a deli in the community),” Brandon says. “When he pitched the idea to me, I knew it would be a home run,” Sam continues. “We both wanted to see our community come out and socialize in a comfortable neighborhood setting, and it has been a great success many times over.” The two Bluff Parkers turned their idea into Trucks On The Bluff, a monthly gathering that is normally on a Thursday or Saturday evening. They created a Facebook page to get the word out, and local resident Travis Bryant created the logo. “We just like to see good turnouts for the events. The community has a nice time, and the food trucks have a successful night as well,” he said.

Gossett and Swiney say they have worked to bring many different food options to the community that Bluff Park does not currently have in its local restaurants and diners. “I think it has accomplished more than we originally thought it would,” Swiney says. “Our main goal when putting this together was to see the community come out and get to know one another.” At Trucks On The Bluff events, people bring chairs and blankets and hang out at the park while enjoying a meal from one of the trucks. Gossett and Swiney are on hand for any troubleshooting and to enjoy the event themselves. As the event is ending, the Gossett family walks the grounds with trash bags to clean up. “We don’t want our community park to be a mess, but neither does anyone else so there’s very little to pick up,” Gossett says. “We try and make sure we leave the park cleaner than we found it,” Swiney adds. Both neighborhoods find a variety of tastes with popular trucks that meet the city’s classification and ordinance guidelines. Saw’s Street Kitchen (barbecue), Eugene’s

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Vendors line the sidewalks at Star Lake’s street fair. A customer picks up her acai bowl from City Bowls. More customers wait for their City Bowls. The Star Lake Street Fair attracted many people to the Green Valley community.

Organizers in both communities say the social atmosphere and good food is the goal, but it also helps benefit other businesses and organizations in the area. “We have been fortunate enough to partner with some local businesses in Bluff Park, such as On a Shoestring and Sweetspire Gardens,” Swiney says. “If we can help draw additional traffic to our local businesses, then we are more than happy to do what we can to make that happen. It is a win-win. We have also had the opportunity to work in conjunction with Bluff Park Elementary School and the PTO, in bringing trucks out to the school for different functions.” “My hope is that with vendors from other parts of Hoover at the Street Fair, people learn about their store and will shop there,” Goodwin adds. “Jamie Thursby, owner of Park and Crest Market, sets up a tent each month with items from his family’s shop On A Shoestring along with Darrell Graf of Farm

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Stand Bham. People here learned about them, and in return, attend their events and shop at their stores.” As the trend continues to be successful, Lyda says the free market will continue to drive the future direction of the mobile food truck business in Hoover. “If demand and popularity continue to grow, we’ll see more vendors enter the market,” he says. “I’m excited to see how we can incorporate food trucks into the future of the Hoover Met Complex. Given the high numbers of visitors that will be drawn to Hoover as a result of the complex, a significant market will be at one location, and local vendors deserve the opportunity to showcase their food products and serve our visitors.” Star Lake Street Fair events can be found on the Green Valley Neighbors Facebook Group and on Green Valley Nextdoor.com. Trucks On The Bluff events can be found on their Facebook page @TrucksOnTheBluff. n

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SciFi Fantasy Fest returns to library The Hoover Public Library is proud to present its 2017 SciFi Fantasy Fest! This annual librarywide event will run for three days, starting on Friday, July 28 (7-11 p.m.), continuing all day Saturday, July 29 (10 a.m.-10 p.m.) and concluding on Sunday, July 30 (2-6 p.m.). This is the third year that the library will host this local Anthony Vacca convention celebrating geekdom. Library Assistant This year the library is partnering with Kingdom Comics – a comic-book emporium and beloved fixture in the local fandom community – to ensure that the event is our biggest and best yet. With their assistance, the library has invited an impressive roster of artists, actors, creators, writers, skilled craft workers and many other highly imaginative personalities gathered from all across the Southeast. The fun begins at 7 p.m. on Friday night. For the entire weekend the library will be overflowing with movie showings, cosplay workshops, breakout rooms and costume and prop building contests. The very popular Artemis Starship Bridge Simulator will also return for the weekend. Artists and authors will set up shop on the Plaza. There will be a generous number of discussion panels to celebrate all your favorite geeky topics, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, comic books, anime, writing, gaming in its many forms and much more. In the Hoover Senior Center (located adjacent to the library) there will be continuous tabletop gaming throughout the entire weekend along with various tabletop demos. Also new this year, the library will host a chainmaille workshop Sunday. The first session is from 2:30-4 p.m. and the second is from 4:30-6 p.m. Each session is able to accommodate 18 participants. Registration is required. A $10 fee will be collected at the door for materials. You can begin registering by visiting Hooverlibrary.org/event-agegroup/adults. Parking is available at the library, the Hoover Senior Center and City Hall. n

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Fairy Garden Workshop for Young and Old!

We at Aldridge Gardens extend a special thanks to cardiologist Dr. James Boogaerts for relocating his personal apiary, the Apiopolis, to an area near the Larry Quick Pollinator Garden. This attractive collection of beehives will enhance our educational programs and provide a window (literally!) into the world of honeybees. One of the hives is fitted with a window so that visitors can observe the combs and watch the interesting and docile behavior of these small social animals.

Adventures of a Citizen Scientist Tuesday, July 25, 6-8 p.m. $20 Members/ $25 Nonmembers Presented by author Claire Datnow Students, retirees, young and old, learn how to become a Citizen Scientist! Bring your curiosity and imagination and join author Claire Datnow as she shares her fascinating adventures on the road to writing her ecological mystery series. This seminar may inspire you to become an Eco Detective from your own backyard or armchair- even to write your own mysteries! Her journey will come alive with photos and videos created by awardwinning photographer Boris Datnow. Signed copies of her book series, The Adventures of the Sizzling Six, will be available. Register at aldridgegardens.com.

Tuesday, July 11, 2-4 p.m. on the patio next to Roots $30 Members/ $35 Nonmembers Registrants may bring 1 child under age 12 for the registration price. Maximum seating is 30. Instructor: Nancy Myers of Myers Plants and Pottery Bring your child or grandchild to this fun fairy gardening workshop and learn how to put together your own Fairy Garden. (Bringing a child is not required; this workshop is open to all imaginative people!) You will receive a discount voucher from Myers to spend on fairy garden goodies! Register at aldridgegardens.com.

Coming Events Art in the Gardens: Saturday, September 23 Whispers From the Past: Sunday, October 8 (Rain date October 15) Taste of Hoover: Thursday, October 12 (Rain date October 19) Gifts of Art Holiday Market: Thursday, December 7

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Aldridge Gardens supporter Jim McLane donated this display of bonsai to Aldridge Gardens

Ways to Support the Gardens Aldridge Gardens is a bit of paradise tucked away in the heart of Hoover, offering numerous benefits to the community, made possible by our supporters. We invite you to become part of our endeavors. There are many ways you can help the Gardens: uBecome a member. uVolunteer your time. uPurchase a paver in honor or memory of someone special. Pavers are available for the Entrance Plaza and also for the Gateway Pentagon Plaza adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Arbor. uMake a donation in memory of someone. uDedicate a bench or other item to a friend, group, or deceased loved one. uSponsor one of our special activities or events and get name recognition for your business. uMake a cash or non-cash donation such as property, stocks, bonds, goods and services. uInclude Aldridge Gardens in your estate planning. Remember Aldridge Gardens is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Members-Only Guided Bird Walk! Saturday, July 15, 8-10 a.m. Join Richard and Patricia Ryel on a guided tour to view the many species of birds in beautiful Aldridge Gardens. Be sure to bring your binoculars! This monthly members-only event is free, but please RSVP at aldridgegardens.com.

In the Gallery The works of local artist Amy R. Peterson continue to be on display and for sale this month. While inside the gallery, also be sure to see our special Frank Fleming bronze sculpture display, donated by Hoover resident Ken Jackson. July 2017 | Hooverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magazine â&#x20AC;˘

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BMS students place in creative writing contest Two Berry Middle School sixth grade students on the literary magazine staff placed in the Alabama School of Fine Arts Creative Writing Contest. ASFA gets entries from all over the state from the best students. Kate C. was the third place winner for Creative Fiction (Team 6-4), and Maggie C. was the third place winner for Poetry (Team 6-1). Each student wins a $50 cash prize.

Carter receives UAB education award Tamera Carter, a Language Arts Teacher at Simmons Middle School in Hoover, was recognized by the UAB School of Education (SOE) with the Outstanding Education Specialist Student in Secondary Education Award. The certificate was presented at the SOE’s annual awards ceremony on April 26. Carter was selected for this award by the UAB faculty members in secondary education based on her outstanding academic performance and service to the profession. Prior to joining Simmons two years ago, Carter taught at John H. Phillips Academy, an authorized International Baccalaureate World School. 14

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Students give digital citizenship presentation Simmons Middle School recently hosted a digital citizenship presentation and teen panel to help parent children in the digital space. The presentation, “Parenting in the Digital Age,” was coordinated by the school’s Instructional Technology Specialist Jeff Richardson and provided some much-needed guidance for parents. The event began with a panel discussion of seventh and eighth grade Simmons students. The topics and questions posed to the students were taken from a parent survey that was completed by almost 150 parents. Students were asked to speak on topics including: their morning routines; face-to-face versus digital communication; how they deal with issues such as bullying; the posting of inappropriate material on social media; and the challenges of feeling like they need to be connected 24/7. In the end, the panel made it clear that they don’t see technology and the digital world as always being the best choice. However, they know that they have their work cut out for them

when it comes to balancing their digital lives and choosing how they spend their time. Surprising for many parents was the reality that some teens actually do want to unplug and appreciate time that doesn’t require the pressure that comes from the digital space. Following the panel discussion, parents were given time to discuss what they heard from the panel within small groups. Some shared personal experiences related to the topics addressed while others shared the rules and strategies they used in their own homes. At the end of the evening, the overwhelming feedback was that the panel gave a needed perspective to the conversation and that the conversation must continue. Parents left feeling empowered, as did the students who shared. The students were able to see that what they had to say mattered, and that their voices are important in this conversation on digital citizenship; parents walked away with new insights that will hopefully help them support their kids.

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‘Cops on Top’ supports Special Olympics

SMS Synergy recognized at Hoover BOE meeting Synergy, Simmons Middle School’s award-winning show choir, was recognized at a recent Hoover City School Board Meeting because of their outstanding performance record this school year. The group took first place in Division B at the Capitol City Classic show choir competition in Montgomery, AL and also placed first in the Varsity Division at the Oak Mountain Invitational at Oak Mountain High School. Synergy also earned Overall Excellent scores at the State Choral Performance Assessment. The 2016-2017 Synergy members include Riley Brophy, Chey Chadwell, Kathryn Chambers, Rebecca Clark, Brady Coltrane, Ross Cooley, Chloe

Cope, Sadie Cope, Aulana Dudley, Anna Lane Elmore, Griffin Feazell, Alli Ford, Madee Frier, Karina Garcia Martinez, Blakley Glover, James Haberland, Liam Harrell, Taleen Hejazen, Paine Horton, Ali Hyde, Camden Jung, Ella King, Adam Lepkowski, Brooke MacQuarrie, Luke McNeill, Annabelle Morrison, Ella Nunn, Mena Orso, Caroline Owen, Matthew Parrish, Veronica Patrick, Kaelin Pettit, Trey Rayfield, Amelia Richey, Morgan Riley, Haley Robinson, Maria Rumore, Aiden Rupp, Olivia Sasser, Abigail Shipley, Toni Silas, Will Simpson, Noah Small, Mary Claire Vaughan, and Jackson White. The director of Simmons Synergy is Dan Cater.

Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office deputies and Hoover Police Department officers confiscated the Walmart store off U.S. 280 for a good cause. “Cops on Top” was held May 5-6, lasting about 12 hours each day, at the store to benefit Special Olympics of Alabama. The effort raised $7,300 for Special Olympics athletes with a total of eight deputies and officers helping out, HPD Officer Brian Hale said. Some officers were stationed at the entrances assisting the athletes while they greeted people and collected donations. “It’s hard for people to say no to our athletes,” Hale said. “They do a wonderful job collecting donations and interacting with the public.” Other officers were on top of a box truck with a public address system welcoming customers as they walked into the store, along with music and a festive atmosphere. Donors could drop cash or coins into buckets carried by the athletes, or visit the HPD tent, where $20 could purchase a Special Olympics T-shirt and a box of doughnuts.

Langford named outstanding science teacher Dana Langford, a Simmons Middle School science teacher, was named the 2017 Outstanding Middle School Science Teacher by the Alabama Science Teachers Association. She was recognized at the

ASTA’s conference at the McWane Science Center in Birmingham. Langford has been teaching for 22 years and is in her sixth year at Simmons. She started the school’s Science Club for sixth graders, attended

NASA’s Space Camp for Teachers and is a trainer for the Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI). In 2013, Langford was awarded a grant from Fund for Teachers to study volcanoes in Costa Rica.

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Briarwood girls win state title A four-goal semifinal performance wasn’t enough for Briarwood senior Sarah Adcock, so she had to one up that by having a performance for the history books in the biggest soccer game of her young career. In the state championship game against St John Paull II on May 12, she followed up her strong first game in the Final Four with a six-goal performance in the championship game as she was responsible for all six of the Lion’s goals in a 6-0 route to win their ninth blue map. Briarwood ended the season 14-5-3 and as Class 4A/5A state champs.

Students compete in Mock Trial event Spain Park High School Law Academy competed in the first ever Birmingham Area Mock Trial Invitational (BAMTI) on March 18-19. Sophomore Team Bonnett won the tournament outright and defeated Indian Springs School in the final round. Senior and Junior teams took third and fourth place. Richard Keith and Jessica Shaw were recognized as Outstanding Attorneys. Gaven Pudlik and Julie Avery were recognized as Outstanding Witnesses. Lastly, two of the SPHS teams were recognized for outstanding decorum and sportsmanship. 16

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Hoover Relay For Life held at Spain Park Relay For Life of Hoover City raised about $20,000 for the American Cancer Society. This year’s Relay event was held from 4:30-10:45 p.m. on Friday, April 28, at Spain Park High School. Spain Park and Hoover high schools participated jointly in the event, with school groups such as Future Business Leaders of America, Key Club, Diamond Dolls and debate teams forming groups and raising funds, according to Relay Community Manager Christina Zabala. The event featured a number of activities, including the Opening Ceremony, Survivor Lap, Luminaria Ceremony, Closing Ceremony and awards for Best Day Of, Highest Individual Fundraiser and Highest Team. After the Survivor Lap, survivors were invited to stay for a complimentary Survivor Dinner

catered by Full Moon and served under a tent at the site, Zabala said. There were performances by Anna Tamburello, Just Strangers, Jace and Erin, Anna Claire Jemison, Bailey Ingle, and Allie Couch and Celia Simpson. Games at the event included threelegged and backwards races, wing eating contest, hula hoop contest and musical chairs. Other activities included facepainting, “fortune telling,” henna tattoos, hair braiding and corn hole. Also, T-shirts designed by Hoover High School students were sold with proceeds being donated to ACS. The top student fundraisers were Fizza Mahmood, Hanh Huynh and Erin Warren. Sponsors included Blue Cross Blue Shield ($5,000), Regions ($3,000), Kind Acura ($1,500) and KPMG ($1,500), Zabala said.

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Hoover Belles presented at ceremony The Presentation Ceremony of the 2017 Hoover Belles was recently held in the grand ballroom of The Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel. The 38 young ladies will serve as ambassadors for the city of Hoover for the next two years. These high school juniors will join the girls selected in 2016 and will each perform a minimum of 30 hours of community service for local civic and charitable organizations. The two classes of Belles provided 480 service hours at the children’s summer camps at Aldridge Gardens during June alone. The Belles must be Hoover residents of good character, have an outgoing personality, be enrolled in school and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The new class of Belles represents Hoover High School, Spain Park High School, Briarwood Christian School, John Carroll High School, Indian Springs School and Shades Mountain Christian School. The 34th annual ceremony was presented by the Hoover Belle Committee, chaired by Kay Witt.

Cathy Head and Vickie Griffith served as Chair and Co-Chair of the 2017 Belle Presentation. Others serving on this committee were Jennie Alley, Cathy ConnorFuller, Jennifer Cotney, Kim Milling, Denise Shepherd and Becky Walker. Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato welcomed the many family members and friends of the honorees. Fathers of each Belle assisted their daughters onto the rose garden gazebo and presented them with a bouquet of spring flowers. Mistress of Ceremony Haley Bagwell Scallions, a 2006 Hoover Belle and a two-time second runner-up in the Miss Alabama pageant, introduced the Belles. The dads and Belles then began the traditional father-daughter dance to the music of The Sonny Harris Group, and attendees celebrated at a reception held in the ballroom filled with assorted roses, hydrangeas, lilies and ferns. The 2017 Hoover Belles are: Miss Callie Ann Ahearn, Miss Grace Annell Alspach, Miss Madison Elizabeth Blair, Miss Margaret Anne Boggan,

Miss Alexandra Ann Brocato, Miss Madelyn Claire Brocato, Miss Audrey Jane Colabrese, Miss Allie Westbrook Couch, Miss Madison Leeann Ellis, Miss Margaret Melissa Ethridge, Miss Barbara Georganne Fickling, Miss Rebecca Louise Friday, Miss Reagan Nicole Green, Miss Emily Michele Hagood, Miss Kennedy Nicole Jackson, Miss Kimberly Lauren Jolly, Miss Abby Elise Jones, Miss Caroline Elizabeth Kendrick, Miss Emma Kate King, Miss Delaney Avery Langston, Miss Hannah Leigh Luther, Miss Millie Christopher McMeekin, Miss Madeline Elizabeth Martin, Miss Margaret Ann Payne, Miss Allison Nicole Pendleton, Miss Riley Kathryn Pirkle, Miss Ansley Elizabeth Powell, Miss Katelyn Marie Ragland, Miss Noel Elizabeth Rengering, Miss Avery Leigh Scott, Miss Anna Camille Self, Miss Cecilia Jean Simpson, Miss Margaret Ellen Splawn, Miss Emma Catherine Storm, Miss Abigail Katherine Vandiver, Miss Morgan Grace VanLandingham, Miss Lora Brook Watkins and Miss Victoria Ann Yeager. July 2017 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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DREAMLAND COME TRUE Inverness welcomes 10th location of Dreamland Bar-B-Que WRITTEN BY EMILY SPARACINO PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON ABOVE: Dreamland BarB-Que is known for its smoked ribs. RIGHT: Dreamland's new Inverness location is in the former Chili's building in the Inverness Corners shopping center off U.S. 280.

ince opening its doors in late March, Dreamland Bar-B-Que in Inverness has served more than 9,000 slabs of ribs and more than 12,000 servings of banana pudding. Such high numbers suggest people living nearby or driving past the restaurant

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aren’t just hungry; they are hungry for the hickory-smoked pork spare ribs upon which Dreamland’s reputation rests. And they wouldn’t mind some banana pudding, either. “We’ve been doing really well out there,” Marketing Coordinator Sarah Drexler said of the Inverness location – Dreamland’s second restaurant in the Birmingham area – in the former Chili’s location off U.S. 280

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in the Inverness Corners shopping center. CEO Betsy McAtee opened the restaurant’s doors for business following a two-week soft opening phase, which drew a positive response from the community. “It went really, really well,” Drexler said. “We did a lot of business strictly by word of mouth, which means citizens of Hoover and the 280 corridor were really having a hankering for some Dreamland.” Drexler, who handles marketing efforts for all 10 Dreamland locations in Alabama, Georgia and Florida, along with the company’s online store and food truck, said Inverness was a natural fit for what the company wanted to accomplish with its newest restaurant. 20

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“We really wanted to open another location in the Birmingham area, but we wanted to be in the areas where families are and the schools we support,” she said. Drexler said adequate and convenient parking was a major factor in Dreamland’s decision to open in Inverness, and noted the Southside location of Dreamland – a 24-year staple in one of Birmingham’s most well-known historic communities – doesn’t offer patrons the most favorable parking options, as some spaces require crossing one or more streets to walk to the restaurant. “The parking isn’t the best situation in Southside,” Drexler said. “If you’ve got little kids, it can get kind of stressful. The 280 location has a great, nice parking lot.”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A Dreamland Bar-B-Que Inverness employee prepares wings to be cooked. Bottles of Dreamland Bar-B-Que Sauce available for purchase line shelves at the Inverness restaurant. A black and white photo of Dreamland founder John “Big Daddy” Bishop, seated, with his children, Jeanette (left), John Jr. (immediately to Big Daddy’s left) and two employees outside the original location of Dreamland in Tuscaloosa. An employee loads wood into the pit. Two plates are ready to be served.

In addition to more handicapped spaces and spaces near the door, the Inverness location offers new curbside to-go services in at least three parking spaces. “You don’t have to leave your car to pay or pick up,” Drexler said. “It’s a great option for people, and we’re on the right side of the road. It will be great for people going out to the lake and for people going down to Auburn in the fall. Just like stopping off to get some gas on the way, stop off and get your barbecue.” The building was completely renovated and refigured to include a barbecue pit before Dreamland opened. “Our pits are all located in the dining area,” Drexler said. “We want our guests to have that experience. You can go over and the pit master will let you turn the ribs, and people can ask questions. It’s kind of like July 2017 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Dreamland Bar-B-Que’s Inverness location has served up more than 9,000 slabs of ribs since opening in late March.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Manager Jorge Camacho Yau holds a pink piggy bank that’s part of a fundraising effort for the restaurant’s HR director and her campaign with Susan G. Komen. Dreamland’s motto, “Ain’t nothing like ‘em nowhere,” glows brightly in the restaurant. The Inverness location serves a variety of local craft beer. A glimpse inside Inverness’s Dreamland Bar-B-Que. This is a replica of John “Big Daddy” Bishop’s chair. The original chair is still in the first location of Dreamland in Tuscaloosa. The photo on the chair is of Bishop napping in his chair. An employee prepares meat to be cooked. Macaroni and cheese is one of the sides at Dreamland. Customers can dip slices of white bread in Dreamland sauce as they wait for their meals.

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dinner and a show.” With the tagline “Ain’t nothing like ‘em nowhere,” Dreamland prides itself on its ribs, drenched in the restaurant’s signature barbecue sauce. However, over the years, the menu has expanded to include chicken, pork, sides and even a new dessert called “Chocolate Dream,” a mouth-watering combination of Bud’s Best Cookies and chocolate pudding. “It’s some good stuff,” Drexler said. The bones of Dreamland that started it all still stand in Tuscaloosa. A small, one-room building in the college town is where John “Big Daddy” Bishop opened the original Dreamland in 1958, the same year Paul “Bear” Bryant started coaching football at the University of Alabama. “We’ve got our deep sports roots,” Drexler said, adding the Inverness location features memorabilia from local high schools. “We want customers out July 2017 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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there to feel like it’s a second home to them.” The restaurant includes a retail area, where passionate patrons can purchase Dreamland T-shirts, sauce by the quart and other frozen products to enjoy later. Even if patrons can’t dine in, they can pick up or have food items shipped to their homes. “We’ll ship ribs, pork, chicken and the dry goods all over the country,” Drexler said. Dreamland also operates concessions locations throughout the Southeast, including states like Tennessee and Mississippi that don’t have Dreamland storefronts. For more information about Dreamland, visit Dreamlandbbq.com. Dreamland Bar-B-Que in Inverness is located at 101 Inverness Corners. The general manager is Richard Uzzle. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. To reach the restaurant by phone, call (205)

820-7427. “Each barbecue restaurant has its own flair and spin they bring to the table,” Drexler said. “Nobody else compares. We do think there was a definite need for our style of barbecue out there.” n

Pictured are ribs and a side of macaroni and cheese. Dreamland’s banana pudding is a popular menu item.

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Tara Logel opened her bakery, Cookie Destiny, in April.

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The cookie person At Cookie Destiny, Tara Logel bakes up unique sweets experience WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON

ome like to dip them in a glass of milk, while others prefer to eat them raw straight from the spoon. Luckily, there’s now a local bakery where people can enjoy cookies just the way they like. Cookie Destiny, opened by Tara Logel, features more than a dozen unique cookie flavors and also several cookie dough options, perfect for any sweets lover. Just as impressive as the cookies’ tastes are the owner’s journey and willingness to take a leap of faith to pursue her dreams. Logel, who grew up in Arab, has lived in the Birmingham area since she was 20 — eventually ending up in Hoover so her son could be

in the school system. She worked for an insurance company and later transferred into banking, but she says there was just something missing. “I loved the corporate world and was successful, but it was one of those moments in my life where I wanted to change directions,” Logel explains. “I asked myself if I wanted to retire from the banking world and remembered ‘you only live once.’ This has been my dream to be a chef and cook.” She took the plunge and enrolled in culinary school, taking classes at night while still working full-time. Logel wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after she graduated, but she really only had to think back to her childhood for inspiration. Growing up in a large family, Logel learned how to cook early on July 2017 | Hoover’s Magazine •

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Logel adds a scoop of safe-to-eat cookie dough to a cookie. Cookie Destiny is located at 2341 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 129, in Hoover. At Cookie Destiny, customers can order “sundaes,” top, and cookie doozies, bottom, that contain cookie dough, which Logel makes without eggs. Logel’s T-shirt reads “Where your sweet dreams come true.” Logel stands at the counter of her bakery.

and remembers helping her mother in the kitchen. And it wasn’t long before she was impressing others with her skills, like how she was a 4-H winner in the cookie category at just 9 years old. “It was sort of destiny that led me to baking cookies,” she says, hence the shop’s name. “At every family event, I was the cookie person.” After researching local bakeries, Logel says she didn’t see any other gourmet cookie shops around and wanted to give residents a unique sweets experience. So, she started testing her cookie recipes on friends and family until she got them just right, and in April, she opened Cookie Destiny in Hoover on John Hawkins 28

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Parkway. This sweets shop has flavors for every cookie lover. Her No. 1 best-selling cookie is the chocolate chip, with bacon chocolate chip coming in second. “I can’t tell you how many people curl their nose at bacon chocolate chip and then love it,” she says with a laugh. Other cookie flavors include brownie, birthday cake sugar, chocolate mint pinwheels, cinnamon roll and red velvet chocolate chip to name a few. The menu rotates, and people can see what will be available each day on their site. “The reaction has been fantastic,” Logel says. “They’ll find cookies they won’t find at other

shops.” And when one cookie isn’t enough to satisfy someone’s sweet tooth, they can create a doozie by choosing any two cookies and a cookie dough to go in the middle. Beyond the unique tastes, the shop has something else residents won’t find elsewhere: a cookie bar. “My goal is to customize their experience,” she says. Logel treats the dough — which doesn’t have eggs in it — like ice cream. Customers can enjoy it by the scoop or even in a decadent sundae. The sundae starts with cookie dough and then is covered with two toppings before getting the finishing touch of either buttercream icing or whipped cream. Her cookie dough flavors include chocolate chip, birthday cake, Reese’s, monster and a combination of July 2017 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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chocolate, peanut butter and white chocolate chip. She also offers the perfect sweet treats for special occasions, like birthdays, holidays or other parties. Her 7-, 12- and 16-inch cookie cakes can be custom designed and are available in any flavor. Customers can also enjoy custom sugar cookies, decorated with creative designs. And she offers cookie boxes and trays, perfect for gifts or corporate events. Logel puts her spin on cakes, as well, with her milk and brownie cakes. The milk cake has white chocolate chips in it and is layered with chocolate chip cookie dough — and then topped with chocolate ganache and buttercream icing. Her brownie cake has Funfetti cookie dough and is also topped with ganache and buttercream. “You can customize those for any occasion,” she says. “I get so much pleasure from decorating a cake or cookie and watching people’s reaction when they see them.”

Hoping to share that excitement, Logel plans to open a party room for children where they can bake, decorate and enjoy cookie cakes — in addition to other fun activities like a photo booth and drawing on a large chalkboard. Down the road, she says they might also have someone come and teach decorating classes at night. So whether someone enjoys the tried-and-true chocolate chip or mixing flavors in a cookie dough sundae, Cookie Destiny has unique treats for all ages and taste buds. Cookie Destiny is located at 2341 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 129 in Hoover. It’s open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit Cookiedestiny.com. n

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that led me to baking cookies. At every family event, I was the cookie person.”

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LEFT: Baskets hold different flavors of cookies that are available at Cookie Destiny.

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THE DREAM Marlon Humphrey will live out NFL fantasy WRITTEN BY ALEC ETHEREDGE High School, Josh Niblett, saw firsthand there was something special about the young PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON AND CRIMSON TIDE PHOTOS/UA ATHLETICS athlete.

“We were doing team drills and I looked s fireworks lit up the night sky to over and he’s on the right side of the offense,” illuminate Hoover Metropolitan Niblett said. “I knew one thing that spring; Stadium on Wednesday, May offensively he didn’t have much in him. 10, it wasn’t the conclusion “However, when he was over there as the of a Birmingham Barons game, it wasn’t corner, we couldn’t even throw the ball over the end of the SEC baseball tournament to that side of the field. It was hard enough to or the annual July 4, celebration, no — it get the ball off anyways, but then we throw it was something much more special to one over there and he picked every one of them. individual who had spent 20 years and 10 I knew he had a chance to be special just by months chasing after one lifelong dream. looking at him because I had never seen a It’s a dream that many young kids set their young man of his age carry themselves the sights on, but one that is faint in the distance way he carried himself.” and takes the most perplexing of maps to Niblett said Marlon can beat anybody at decipher how to reach the seemingly evasive anything because he believes he can do it destination. It’s the dream of reaching the and during the spring before even becoming National Football League. A dream that a freshman in high school, he flashed that former Hoover Buccaneer and Alabama luminous skill for the first time to coach Crimson Tide standout Marlon Humphrey Niblett, who eventually put him in the varsity now has the ability to call a reality. lineup as a freshman in high school — a With a father in Bobby Humphrey, who reward that wasn’t taken lightly for Marlon was also an Alabama standout and NFL Pro playing on one of the best high school Bowler, you may think Marlon had an easier football programs in the country. path to reaching that dream, but his story This was his emergence as a standout is no different than anybody else’s. With a athlete. 6.8-percent chance of going from high school It didn’t take long for the Hoover star to football to college, and a 1.5-percent chance separate himself from the rest of the athletes to go from the NCAA to the NFL, he put at his school. He went on to lead the Bucs in hours and hours of hard work every day to to back-to-back state championships and a make his dream come true. 30-0 overall record in 2012 and 2013 as well as finishing his high school track and field STARTING AS A BUCCANEER career as an 11-time state champion. His extremely gifted athletic talent led That realization that his dream could come him to being considered as one of the top 20 true started in the spring of his eighth grade recruits in the country, and the No. 1 recruit year when his head football coach at Hoover in Alabama during the class of 2014.

Humphrey celebrates after making a play against USC to open the Crimson Tide’s 2016 season.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Humphrey smiles as his former coach at Hoover, Josh Niblett, gives a speech reminiscing on their days together as Buccaneers. The Texas A&M receiver tries to do everything he can to catch the ball, but instead, Humphrey came down with the interception.

other side of the ball to play defensive back. While his position changed, Marlon’s dream didn’t. Twenty-nine years after his father, Marlon made the leap by jumping to the college football powerhouse. He redshirted his freshman season, but exactly 30 years after his dad, Marlon suited up in the crimson and white as he became the second Humphrey to embrace the No. 26 jersey for Alabama. DAD’S FOOTSTEPS “It’s not Bobby Humphrey, it’s Marlon’s dad when I walk in a room now,” Humphrey Bobby Humphrey attended the University said at the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday, March 16. of Alabama from 1985 to 1988 donning the Bobby went on to have an impressive No. 26 in crimson and white. During his time with the program, he established himself rookie season with the Denver Broncos after being taken in the 1989 supplemental as one of the best running backs in school draft. He rushed for 1,151 yards and seven history. touchdowns helping lead the Broncos to the Once his collegiate career had come to an end, he had run for 3,240 yards, which at Super Bowl. He followed his rookie season the time was a school record. Marlon from a up with an impressive Pro Bowl season in 1990. young age wanted to be just like dad, which His career in the NFL, however, was led him to playing running back growing up before Niblett switched his position to the short-lived because of a decision to hold While many colleges marveled at the sheer athletic ability that Marlon possessed, only one would capture his heart. You could argue it was Nick Saban and his recruiting, or the success rate of sending players to the NFL, but to Marlon and his family, the decision was an easy one as he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and attend the University of Alabama.

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out for a new contract in 1991. He went the majority of the season without playing, losing his starting job and starting the downward trend toward the end of his career. “Everybody needs to value their time,” he said. “Once it’s gone, it’s gone.” This is something Marlon is hoping to do as he tries to have a prolonged career, and something his father wants to make sure he realizes to keep similar misfortunes from happening. With the amount of dedication and hard work he has focused on since being a young adult, there is no part of Marlon that wants to come up short of his goals. THE WALL “The Wall,” as it’s known in his house and highlighted by his older sister Breona in a draft day video, is a wall of accolades and goals Marlon made when he was younger. Anytime he had a big track meet or accomplishment he made sure to put a memento from the event on the wall. It’s now covered in quotes, All-American crowns, track number bibs, medals and even his goals for the NFL combine that he posted on the wall in ninth grade. July 2017 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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He wrote down that he wanted to run a 4.39 40-yard dash, wanted to weigh 185 pounds and be 6-foot-1. While off on those numbers, his NFL combine was eerily similar to what he sketched out almost seven years prior. He ran a 4.41 40-yard dash, weighed 197 pounds and was six feet tall. While you can’t control your height the other two are more than controllable, showing the amount of work and effort he had put in since his ninth grade year at Hoover High School. What he considered to be the biggest part of his wall, however, is an etched out Under Armor sticker with “National Football League, The Dream,” written on it and underlined twice. ‘THE DREAM’ COME TRUE On Thursday, April 27, it all came to a head. Everything he had wanted and posted on that wall as a goal since being a little kid was finally at the forefront as the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft began. Projected as a mid-to-late first rounder by most, Marlon nor his family quite knew what to expect. As the first 15 picks in the draft went by without Humphrey’s name being called, we were right around halfway through the first round when he casually accepted a phone call from the Baltimore Ravens. 36

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Humphrey stands with his mom, dad and Brocato during the celebration at the Hoover Met. Fireworks lit up the sky and Hoover Metropolitan Stadium on Wednesday, May 10, as the city of Hoover celebrated Humphrey’s achievement. Humphrey makes a play against the LSU receiver in one of Alabama’s biggest football games each year. Humphrey will put on the Ravens helmet and uniform for the first time in a game on Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. as they open the season at Cincinnati.

Marlon seemed a little unsure why exactly they were calling before he realized, this was the moment; the moment that “The Dream” had finally arrived. He immediately dropped off the couch to one knee holding his eyes between his left index finger and thumb to try and prevent himself from the inevitable tears to come. When the person on the other side of the phone, presumably Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, asked if he was crying, he responded with, “No, I ain’t cryin.” His family at this point was starting to give fist pumps and pats on the back as Marlon humbly continued the phone call before ending with, “thank you, I’m fired up coach.” He then completely busted into tears for a brief second as the realization that the Baltimore Ravens, with the 16th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft had made his “Dream” come true. “It mainly feels good to just be on a team,” Marlon said humbly. “Definitely happy that all of that is over and I’m on a team now.” All of his hard work had paid off, and that differencemaker ability and hard work ethic that his high school football coach saw as an eighth grader continued to be noticed by professional organizations and is one of the main reasons Baltimore grabbed him off the board.

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“They told me ‘The reason why you are here is because we saw something in you,’ so they told me they just wanted to see that in practice,” Marlon said. “Those were the main conversations I had with the coaching staff. They just repeated that I got here doing me so to keep doing that.” While the moment has arrived and he has already gone through rookie mini camps, it doesn’t mean that the dream coming true has necessarily sunk in for the star athlete.

“It’ll probably all finally sink in during that first game,” Humphrey said of the surreal moment. “That will be the first time I get to put on that jersey and really be a Raven. When that happens, I really think it will all sink in that I’ve finally made it.” While there’s only a .0002 percent chance of a high school football player going on to be drafted in the NFL, Marlon proved to be one of the few thanks to years of dedication and doing the right thing, which earned the trust of every coach he crossed paths with. “I get emotional when I say this, but I would trust him with anything I have,” Niblett said, choking up. “When they called his name out you could have heard me screaming in my entire neighborhood. He is my first draft pick ever, in my entire coaching career.” While the moment is still surreal and has yet to sink in, Marlon will undoubtedly be adding something new to his “Wall” that will forever cement this moment in time: “Marlon Humphrey, defensive back, Baltimore Ravens. I made the National — Marlon Humphrey Football League.” n

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Customer-focused shop meets full range of outdoor supply needs CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Hoover native David Roberts opened his outdoor supply store, All American Outdoors, in February. Pictured is a display of turkey decoys in the store. All American Outdoors carries guns from a variety of manufacturers.

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Born and raised in Hoover, Roberts remembers playing by the creek as a child. “That’s where it all started,” Roberts says t’s easy to see how people fall in love about his passion for nature. with the gentle sound of a stream, And it only grew from there when one fresh evergreen smells and entrancing of his friends taught him about hunting, natural beauty of the great outdoors. fishing and firearms. Roberts took that That’s a love story David Roberts can relate knowledge and went on to work for several to. local gun stores, learning the ins and outs of

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the business. Eventually, he decided it was time to set out on his own and create an outdoor supply business that not only offered the products people needed, but could also help make a difference in the community. So in February, he opened All American Outdoors in Hoover. Located right off U.S. 31 next to Hoover Florist and Green Valley Drug, the shop is only about 1.5 miles from where Roberts grew up, making the store opening even more special. Now living in Bluff Park, he has truly brought his dream shop home. This full-service outdoor store offers shooting equipment, hunting gear, fishing gear, camping equipment, boots/footwear, apparel and accessories. They carry guns from manufacturers like Glock, Steyr, Heckler & Koch, Smith & Wesson, Kimber and Walther — and they can answer customer questions about all of them. The store also has products for the modern hunter, including scents, blinds, decoys, traps, calls and apparel — whether they’re hunting deer or turkeys. Customers will also find fishing supplies such as reels, rods, lures and bait. “We’ve got everything from fishing gear, like poles, rods and lures, to hunting products, like turkey feeders and outfits,” Roberts says. “We also have a large variety of firearms and ammunition.” But something else people will find at the shop, July 2017 | Hoover’s Magazine •

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The full-service outdoor store also offers fishing gear, left, different types of guns and other shooting equipment.

which is what Roberts says really sets them apart, is a great customer experience. Making the customer the priority has been Roberts’s goal from the start — and was a driving force for opening All American Outdoors. “We pride ourselves on customer service,” he says. “You’ll find a lot of southern hospitality. We’re a family business.” That welcoming feeling comes in part because of the dedicated team he’s put together. “It’s the best team I’ve ever worked with,” Roberts says. “Customers feel like they’re seeing family members behind the counter. There’s such a friendly, downhome feeling.” He currently has six team members and

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says he hopes to grow by 10 to 12 before Black Friday. Each employee brings a great attitude, experience and readiness to help the customers. And some people might even recognize one of the store’s sales managers, George Wehby, who had a show on Personal Defense TV. “We want people to come to work and enjoy what they’re doing,” Roberts says. “We want them to have so much fun helping customers that they don’t feel like they’re working. We’ve put together one of the best teams in the world.” They also have an in-house one word, and his work station is open, allowing customers to watch their firearms get worked on first-hand. “He can explain what

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Roberts holds a gun available at the store. An American flag waves in the wind outside of All American Outdoors. The store offers a wide range of shooting equipment. Various knives are also available. Fishing supplies line a wall at the store.

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on creating an All American Outdoors foundation to give back to the community, something that’s especially important for Roberts. He’s already involved with organizations like Wigs for Kids and The Big Oak Ranch and wants to expand on that. So whether someone’s an outdoor novice or has been hunting and fishing for decades, there are supplies and products for them all. And on top of that, they will find a team that works to improve their overall experience. “Come by and see what the difference is between us and other outdoor facilities,” Roberts says. They are open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All American Outdoors is located at 1901 B Hoover Court. For more information, visit Allamericanoutdoors.net or follow them on Facebook. n July 2017 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Spain Park High School senior Mary Katherine Tedder will attend the University of Texas to play softball.

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Putting in the time Mary Katherine Tedder’s work ethic sets her apart WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTO BY DAWN HARRISON

her love for softball. “My father played baseball in the major leagues, and he got [me] into playing my hether she’s taking the first couple years of softball — and later softball field or heading is when I fell in love with the sport,” says to the classroom, Mary Tedder, who has been playing softball since Katherine Tedder impresses she was 3 years old. people with her talent and work ethic. In addition to softball, she’s also involved “Mary Katherine is the quintessential with cross country, indoor track, bowling well-rounded student,” says Tracy Prater, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes college and career specialist, Spain Park (FCA). It’s easy to see sports are in her High School. “You would be hard-pressed blood. to find anyone with a negative word to “My favorite part of a softball team is my say about her. Her work ethic is seen in teammates and the times we spend together the classroom as well as the playing field. hanging out, along with the memories we Coaches in all sports point to her work ethic make on the field,” she says. as an example to their athletes.” While she says it’s hard to narrow down Tedder catches people’s attention on the her top memory from high school, she softball field, impressing college recruiters says getting second in state with softball is since she was in the eighth grade. But she definitely a good one. When she isn’t on the hasn’t let any of that go to her head. field, she says she enjoys running and baking “Although she seemingly has every reason in her spare time. to be arrogant, she remains one of the most Tedder will be attending the University humble and kindhearted students I have had of Texas to continue playing softball. She the pleasure of working with,” Prater says. plans to major in sport management and This Spain Park High School senior is says she’d like to be an event planner for a the daughter of LaDonna and Scott Tedder, college or collegiate conference after she and they played a large role in cultivating earns her degree. n

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Saved for future generations Leaders place Hoover’s time capsule at City Hall WRITTEN BY EMILY SPARACINO PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON

Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato welcomes guests to the city's time capsule ceremony at City Hall in May.

ceremony to watch as the city’s time capsule – which was filled with items from schools and city groups – was placed inside a wall in the he city of Hoover’s 50th anniversary lobby of City Hall. celebration continued with a time “As part of our anniversary, we wanted to do capsule ceremony at Hoover City something special,” Mayor Frank Brocato said. Hall on May 18, the day of the “We have so much to be thankful for.” city’s incorporation in 1967. Brocato talked about highlights of the More than 50 former and current elected city’s history, such as the formation of the officials, city employees, school system Hoover Volunteer Fire Department in 1962, employees, students and guests attended the noting about six of the city’s mayors have been

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involved with the fire department over the years. “There were men and women here that wanted things better,” he said. “The city continued to grow, and people did want to move out here. They liked what they saw.” Brocato also mentioned the impact local businesses like Green Valley Drug and Village Inn Barber Shop had on the city’s growth, and said the annexation of Riverchase helped the city “explode” with growth, and the Riverchase Galleria was key in making Hoover an economic engine in the state. “Today, we are the sixth largest city in Alabama,” Brocato said, adding Hoover’s population is nearly 90,000, and about 14,000 students are enrolled in Hoover City Schools. Over the last several months, Brocato and other leaders have visited every school in the school system to obtain items for the time capsule. Two students were selected to speak at the time capsule ceremony May 18. Anna Claire Johnson, a senior at Hoover High School, said she was asked twice this year to write essays about her community, which she has served as a Hoover Belle and Hoover Ambassador recently.

When Hoover’s capsule is opened in 50 years, Johnson said she hopes its contents will reflect the character of the people who played integral roles in the city’s history. “This community has taught me to be kind to those in need,” Johnson said. “I hope that Hoover continues to progress every day toward a better community.” Spain Park High School senior Paras Ahuja said his family moved to Hoover from Rainbow City when he was in the sixth grade. “It was so big, but I still felt like I was becoming part of a big, happy family,” Ahuja said. “The city of Hoover is a privilege to be a part of.” After graduation, Ahuja is headed to the University of Alabama at Birmingham to study medicine. He said attending Hoover City Schools has prepared him for his next steps. “This is the best city and school system in the entire state, and in my opinion, the best in the country,” he said. Hoover City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kathy Murphy expressed gratitude to Brocato for the working relationship they have in moving the schools and the city forward together.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Prior to its placement in a wall at Hoover City Hall, the metal time capsule commemorating Hoover's 50th anniversary was filled with memorabilia from city groups and schools. City and school officials stand with local high school students Paras Ahuja and Anna Claire Johnson, who were invited to speak at the ceremony. In his speech, Ahuja talked about his family moving to Hoover when he was in the sixth grade, and the city feeling like a "big, happy family." A plaque on the wall denotes the time capsule's placement and significance.

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“We have been placed in this kingdom, this place called Hoover, for such a time as this,” Murphy said. “I believe God placed me in Hoover City Schools for such a time as this, and I do not want to disappoint him.” Brocato thanked Thomas Hoover, son of William Hoover, the city’s founder, for attending the ceremony, and said, “Thank you for what your family means to our city. The vision of Mr. Hoover was phenomenal.” Brocato also recognized the Hoover Historical Society, Events Coordinator Erin Colbaugh and Events Assistant Brittany Toole for organizing the time capsule events. Other 50th anniversary events this year have included a kick-off ceremony at the Hoover-Randle Home and Gardens on March 7; “Celebrating Hoover’s History” book signing by author Heather Jones Skaggs on April 23 at Barnes & Noble in Patton Creek; and Celebrate Hoover Day on April 29. A “Happy Birthday Hoover” event is set for June 3 at 50

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Several members of the City Council watch as Brocato places the time capsule into the wall. Hoover City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kathy Murphy, second from left, also spoke at the ceremony. Pictured, from left, Jason Gaston, HCS District Coordinator of Media and Public Relations, Johnson, Ahuja and Brocato.

10:30 a.m. at the Hoover Public Library. Other parts of the city’s anniversary festivities include Town Hall gatherings with cake and ice cream, 50 historical video features, display boards created by the Hoover Historical Society, a poster detailing “50 Facts You Didn’t Know About Hoover,” coloring sheets by Hoover resident and artist Emily Johnson, street banners along U.S. 31, decals for Hoover businesses and beverage coasters for local restaurants. For more information, visit Hooveralabama.com, the city’s Facebook page at Hoover, Alabama – City Hall, @CityofHoover on Twitter or @CityofHoover on Instagram. n July 2017 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Sadler McKeen warms up during swim practice at Life Time Fitness in Vestavia Hills.

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Victory lap

In the pool and the classroom, Briarwood graduate Sadler McKeen proves hard work pays off WRITTEN BY EMILY SPARACINO PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON

But for someone to fully understand and appreciate Sadler’s work ethic and success, his swimming must enter the conversation. isciplined, motivated, hardworking, Sadler was captain of Briarwood’s swim team, goal-oriented, driven and creative and was a member of the club swim team at are the first words 18-year-old Life Time Fitness in Vestavia Hills. Sadler McKeen’s mother used to During his childhood, he swam briefly describe him. at the Greystone YMCA. Over the years, “From the time he was very young, he always he competed at meets all over Birmingham, worked real hard to do what he needed to do,” including the Senior County swim meet that Alison McKeen said of Sadler, who graduated was held in Hoover. from Briarwood Christian School in May. “My first year of swimming was when I was 5 He has done what he’s needed to do, and years old, summer swimming at Heatherwood more, to stand out in each area of his life, it Country Club,” he said. seems. That was 13 years ago, and swimming wasn’t Well-rounded could be added to the list of the only sport he wanted to pursue. attributes that define the North Shelby teen. When he was in the seventh grade, Sadler In academics, Sadler excelled in the Honors tried running cross-country, but one of his and Advanced Placement classes he chose to ankles started giving him problems. take in high school. At the end of the school Alison took him to the doctor, and X-rays year, he held a 4.57 grade point average and revealed Sadler had tarsal coalition, a rare earned an honors diploma. condition in which an abnormal connection He also held multiple leadership roles forms between two bones in the foot. in school and community organizations Tarsal coalition is hereditary and appears in throughout his high school career. adolescence, Alison said, but neither she nor her Sadler served as president of the Student husband, Scott, have it. Government Association his senior year, vice Sadler’s doctor told him that he wouldn’t be president of fundraising (treasurer) his junior able to participate in sports involving running. year, freshman class president and was co-chair Although the news was unexpected, he wasn’t of Briarwood’s and Spain Park High School’s out of options. Relay For Life event his junior year. Swimming, the sport he had embraced since “We helped raise money and get sponsors for he was 5, suddenly became his primary focus. the event, and we helped run the event,” Sadler “We felt like God had already prepared us said. for that news by having us in that sport,” Alison He was a member of National Honor Society said. “We were thankful that it didn’t affect what and Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club). he loved to do.” Sadler said his favorite subjects in school are Sadler said his favorite stroke is freestyle. physics and math, but added, “There are not Tarsal coalition complicates his breast stroke many classes I don’t like.” kick, so he avoids it and the individual medley

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: McKeen practices butterfly during swim practice. McKeen, pictured underwater, will swim at the University of Notre Dame starting this fall. He prepares to push off the wall for backstroke. McKeen has been swimming since he was 5 years old.

(which includes the breaststroke) and focuses on the backstroke, freestyle and butterfly. All students that swim for the school swim year-round for a club team, and for two meets a year, they represent their high school, according to Alison, who is Briarwood’s swim team sponsor. “It’s been fun to watch,” she said of Sadler. “He’s put in a lot of hours.” His investment has produced a generous return. Sadler has won three state championships in the last two years and has been a finalist every year in high school and an automatic qualifier for NISCA High School All-American in the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle. He is a two-time USA Swimming Academic All-American and is ranked as the top recruit in the state on Collegeswimming.com. He won the 500-yard freestyle as a junior at the state high school meet, and both the 500and 200-yard freestyle as a senior. He holds the all-time state record 1A-7A in the 500-yard freestyle. He serves as head swim coach at Inverness Country Club this summer. Sadler was among several students nominated by Briarwood faculty as “Senior Standouts” for the Shelby County Reporter’s graduation

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section. “This is an amazing accomplishment alone, but combined with the numerous leadership roles and extracurricular involvement Sadler has, it can speak not only of his talent and dedication to his sport, but the ability to balance academics, leadership, service and athletics with remarkable excellence,” his nomination form read. “He’s very goal-oriented,” Alison added. “That’s one reason swimming worked so well with him. He was a strong math student … and being timed (in swimming), he responded very well to that from a young age.” Sadler’s success in swimming thus far has earned him a partial scholarship and a spot on the University of Notre Dame’s swim team. “He will have the opportunity to earn more money each year toward school,” Alison said. “They’ve set milestones for him he can achieve. Their coaches are fantastic. We’re excited about him having a chance to swim with them.” He also has been accepted into the university’s Mendoza College of Business. He said he is still contemplating his career choices, but is considering finance and law school. In his Senior Standout nomination, Sadler was described as an “outstanding student and a role model to his peers.” “He has dedicated himself to helping others

and improving the school environment at Briarwood High School through his involvement in numerous extracurricular activities,” his nomination form read. “In each of these roles, a level of character and integrity is necessary along with the ability to lead others. Sadler encompasses all of those attributes and many more. Sadler is a genuine leader who others want to rally behind. There are some people in life who must work at being a leader and those who are born with the natural ability to lead, and that is Sadler.” Alison said Briarwood’s youth group has been a solid outlet for Sadler during his high school career, too. “As a parent, we are very thankful for the Briarwood youth group that he’s been involved with over the last four years,” she said. “He has had a lot of great mentors. I think his church involvement has helped make him who he is.” Sadler’s nomination form said his church, camp and volunteer service opportunities would fill a page if they were all listed. “He is a young man that will be deeply missed when he leaves us at BCS,” his nomination read. “Sadler McKeen is a one-of-a-kind student and athlete. He is full of compassion and grace for others leading with an air of confidence, but yet one of humility. His light shines bright at BCS.” As for Sadler, his response to everything he has achieved to this point is: “It feels good.” “It just shows that hard work pays off,” he said. “What problems you have, you work through them and persevere.” n July 2017 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Celebrate summer Seven seasonal safety tips from St. Vincent’s One Nineteen WRITTEN BY DR. LYNETTE ZILLS

uly is for celebrating. From patriotic picnics to waterfront weekends, area residents will make the most of the next few weeks. And although we welcome everyone year-round to St. Vincent’s Urgent Care on the One Nineteen campus, no one wants a celebration to be marred by illness or accident. That’s why I’m offering these seven tips for safe-and-healthy celebrations: 1. Be water wise. Drowning is a real risk for anyone, but especially children. Swim aids are no substitute for life jackets. Assign a responsible adult to watch children in or near water. And you might help children enjoy more water fun by using over-the-counter drops to prevent swimmer’s ear infections. Shaking water out of the ear canal and keeping wet hair away from the ears can also help. 2. Use sun smarts. Our youngest and oldest loved ones are at the highest risk for heat-related illness. But heat exhaustion, heat stroke and dehydration can happen at any age. Find a cool place for anyone who becomes fatigued or nauseated. Sip water all day, even if you don’t feel thirsty. 3. Fear family fireworks. It’s not smart to hold something designed to explode. Each year firecrackers destroy lives. Even sparklers destroy vision. Leave fireworks to the professionals. 4. Time your tuna. Perishable 56

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picnic foods should be packed in ice. Meats should be cooked thoroughly. And when that tuna salad or fried chicken is served, it shouldn’t remain uncooled. Set a one-hour phone alarm as a reminder to pack up the picnic and prevent foodborne illness. 5. Restrict young riders. Children shouldn’t ride on mowers or tractors, especially upon the operator’s lap. Meanwhile, make sure bike riders of all ages wear helmets and other protective gear. Reflective clothing is also important, especially at dusk. 6. Save your skin. Apply sunscreen early and often. While sunburns can be immediately dangerous, tanning raises subsequent skin cancer risks. Protect your skin from diseasecarrying insects, too, by applying

repellant on clothing. Prevent poison ivy/oak/sumac reactions by identifying and avoiding those plants and anything they touch, including firewood. Peel contaminated gardening gloves and clothing off carefully, and wash them separately. 7. Know 911. We can address many minor injuries and acute illnesses at St. Vincent’s Urgent Care at One Nineteen. However, no Urgent Care center is a substitute for an Emergency Room. Always call 911 for chest pain, difficulty breathing or any life-threatening concern. n Dr. Lynette Zills is a family medicine physician and the medical director at St. Vincent’s Urgent Care.

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Regions Bank to Sponsor July 20 Luncheon 15th Annual Chamber Freedom Award to be presented Regions Bank will sponsor the July 20 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.), Al Awtrey, Hollis Hayes, Hoover Police Lt. Trey Bass, Rear Admiral John T. ( Jack) Natter (Ret.), Dan Mikos, Lt. Col. Damon Holditch. and last year’s winner, Mark Davis. The 2017 winner will be announced at the July 20 Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. Applicants for this award: uMust be a role model in the Hoover community - of good character and reputation in the community;

At the July 2016 Chamber Luncheon, Mark Davis was recognized with the prestigious Freedom Award, presented by the Hoover Veterans Committee and the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce. Mark is the 14th winner of this award, with the presentation made by Captain Bob Beaty, U.S. Navy (Ret), who chairs the Veterans Committee. Shown left to right are then Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey, Captain Beaty, U. S. Navy Veteran Mark Davis, General Paul Pocopanni, U. S. Air Force (Ret.), then Hoover City Councilman Admiral Jack Natter, U. S. Navy (Ret.), and Hoover City Councilman John Lyda.

uMust have shown support for local, state, and federal government; uMust have promoted the ideals of freedom through this support; uMust have given long-term service to these ideals, not just a one-time effort; uMust have supported the U.S. military through either support to, or service in the military;

uMust 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 Frank Brocato. The winner will be pre-determined by the City of Hoover Veterans

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Chamber Golf Tournament August 28! The 22nd Annual Hoover Chamber Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, August 28, at Riverchase Country Club, and is one of the area’s best tournaments. The field will be full with over 120 golfers participating. St. Vincent’s Health System is the Title Sponsor again this year. This is the largest fund raising event for the Chamber, with the tournament helping to fund thousands of dollars in scholarships for area students through the Hoover Chamber Foundation 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. We again have the Four-Man 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 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/

Coffee & Contacts Schedule Normally held the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. June 8, 2017 - Ridge Crossing Apartments

November 9, 2017 - Brookdale University Park

July 13, 2017 - CB&S Bank

December 14, 2017 - Vestavia Reserve Luxury Apartments

August 10, 2017 - Nova Essence Medispa (Patton Creek)

January 11, 2018 - Available

September 14, 2017 -Available

February 2018 - Faulkner University

October 12, 2017 - Brook Highland Place

March 8, 2018 - Breakout Birmingham

October 31, 2017 - T. Fox Salon Halloween Treat!

April, 2018 - Available

Luncheon Sponsorships Normally held the 3rd Thursday of each month, 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon — NOW Meeting at Hoover Country Club June 15, 2017 - Medical West July 20, 2017 - Regions Bank Freedom Award

October 19, 2017 - St. Vincent’s Health System

August 17, 2017 - Chick-fil-A

November 16, 2017 - American Family Care

September 21, 2017 - Greystone Country Club

December 21, 2017 - America’s First Federal Credit Union

Business After Hours Schedule Held the 4th Thursday of each month, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

The overall winners of the 21st Annual Chamber Golf Tournament came from the Cigna HealthSpring team of Thomas Glover, Dan Singley, Miles Morris and Charlie Norton. They had a team score of 52, and each winner was awarded a $150.00 gift certificate to the Riverchase Country Club Golf Shop. Shown above, Thomas Glover, Committee Chair Kathleen Spencer, Charlie Norton, Miles Morris. Dan Singley was not available for the photo.

June 22, 2017 - River Highlands of Birmingham

September 28, 2017 - 100 Inverness Apartments

June 29, 2017 - Open House - Oasis Car Wash

October 26, 2017 - Orange Theory Fitness

July 27, 2017 - Galleria Woods Retirement Community

November & December - None Held

August 24, 2017 - Expedia CruiseShipCenters

January 25, 2018 - Morningside of Vestavia (formerly Chateau Vestavia)

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February 2018 - Available

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the newly renovated Skyline Village at Red Mountain Retirement facility, high atop Red Mountain. Shown cutting the ribbon is Executive Director Tim Hicks and Director of Sales Debbie Armstrong, as Angie Smith of Greenbrier holds the bow. Jennifer Nesbitt of Greenbrier is in the black suit between them. They were joined by several staff members, guests, Hoover Chamber ambassadors, and a few residents. Skyline Village has incredible views of Birmingham to the north or over-the-mountain communities to the south. They can be reached at (205) 957-4700 or darmstrong@skylinevillageretirement.com. www. skylinevillageretirement.com

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the new Family Care Dental office located at 3325 Lorna Road (across from Walmart Neighborhood Market), in Hoover 35216. Shown cutting the ribbon is owner Dr. Shaheen Upton and her husband Gary Upton, as office manager Lora Harris holds the bow. They are joined by several staff members and assistants, as well as a number of Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. This dental office is open on Saturdays or any time for urgent dental care, and will have an oral surgeon available. They can be reached at (205) 379-0559 or schedule.hoover@familycaredentalbirmingham.com.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the new Wasabi Juan’s Restaurant in the River Oaks Village Shopping Center at 3732 Lorna Road (across from Best Buy), Hoover, 35216. Shown cutting the ribbon is owner Barbara Toro and her daughter Jessica Toro Hardisson, as her husband Luis Toro holds the bow. Shown with them are Barbara’s parents, Maximo & Hilda Pinon. They are joined by dozens of staff, vendors, friends and associates, as well as a number of Hoover Chamber ambassadors. They serve a mix of sushi and Mexican foods, and can be reached at (205) 783-5441 or wasabihoover@gmail.com www.wasabijuan.com

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Diversicare of Riverchase, a Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center located at 2500 Riverhaven Drive in Hoover. Shown cutting the ribbon is Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato and Facility Administrator Maria Brown Ephraim, as Ms. Diversicare of Riverchase holds the bow. They were joined by several administrative staff and officer, vendors, other providers and several chamber ambassadors. They can be reached at (205) 987-0901 or Maria. Ephraim@dvcr.com for information.

A Ribbon Cutting and Open House was held Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the newly renovated Galleria Woods Retirement Community. Shown cutting the ribbon are Dining Services Director DeMaurius Garrett and Executive Director Linda Sullivan, as Business Development Director Lisa McClung holds the bow. Resident Programs Director Saralyn Millwee is between them. They were joined by several additional staff members and Hoover Chamber ambassadors. Galleria Woods and Lisa McClung can be reached at (205) 985-7537 or bmcclung@brookdale.com. www.brookdaleliving.com/ galleria-woods.aspx

Nationally known artist and vocalist Joe Everson presented a painting of the SEC Baseball Tournament to Mayor Frank Brocato on Sunday, May 28, during the SEC Championship Game between LSU and Arkansas. Everson actually sang the National Anthem before the game at the same time he completed a painting of the Iwo Jima Flag Presentation. Shown l-r are Hoover City Councilmen Dr. Casey Middlebrooks and Gene Smith, Mayor Frank Brocato, Joe Everson and Gene Hallman. Peeking out from behind the painting is Aiden Middlebrooks, Caseyís son. LSU won the Championship Game 4-2.

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Thank You, Board of Trustees

Kyle Hogan Sam’s Club www.sams.com

Philip Corley Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff, & Brandt, LLC www.wallacejordan.com

David Yirkovsky Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza www.al.hoover. papamurphys.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* Antonio D. Sankey, Antonio D. Sankey & Assoc., LLC John Lyda, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Stephen Preston, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center Lori D. Moler, Children’s of Alabama* Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation* Jennifer Strickland, First Commercial Bank Mark Garnett, HealthSpring of Alabama, Inc. Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall Paul Dangel, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Jerry Cross, Jefferson County EIDA* Henry King, King Acura Dan Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis Insurance* Richard Head, RE/MAX Advantage* Karen Waldrop, Regions Financial Charlie Conklin, Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing Tim Prince, Hoover’s Magazine, Shelby County Reporter Kathleen Spencer, Morningside of Vestavia* Dan Ellis, TASC* *Designates a Past President of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce The Board of Trustees Eric Land, ABC 33/40 Television

American Cheerleading Centers, Britten Blackburn Pete Gagliano, ADT Security Services 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 Alison Howell, Alabama Power Company Jabo Waggoner, Alabama Senate, District Sixteen Steve Nix, AlaTrust Credit Union Jimese Harkley, America’s First Federal Credit Union Randy Johansen, American Family Care Coreata’ Houser, Appleton Talent Linda Cencula, Avadian Credit Union Nate Wood, BB&T Bank Robert P. (Rob) Fowler, Balch & Bingham LLP Deborah Stephens, Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Ken Crow, Belk 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 David Jackson, Chick-Fil-A Jenny Brown, ChickenSaladChick Mike Warren, Children’s of Alabama Richard Brown, Constangy, Brooks Smith & Prophete, LLP

Bobby Haynes, Costco Wholesale Tamara Harrelson, Covenant Classic Schools Mike Hawthorne, Edge Realty Group Ricky Brooks, Express Oil/Tire Engineers Cody Burns, FOX 6 WBRC Debbie Hultquist, Fresenius Medical Care Lisa McClung, Galleria Woods Retirement Community Jenn Pressley, Gold’s Gym Alice Johnson, Grandview Medical Center Hal Humphrey, P.E., Gresham, Smith and Partners Jinni Lacey, RN, HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital Neil Thakor, Holiday Inn - Hoover Bredella Taylor, Homewood Suites Riverchase Kerry Bradley, Hoover Tactical Firearms Dawn Simmons, Jake’s Soul Food Café Charlie Faulkner, Jefferson Credit Union Tony Cooper, Jimmie Hale Mission Joe McGee, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Dwight Burrell, Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff, Marriott International, Inc. Bridget Baughan, McDonald’s Jeff McDowell, McDowell Security Services, LLC Keith Pennington, Medical West David Brown, Office Depot Todd Beegle, On Tap Sports CafÈ José Rivera-Crespo, Outback Steakhouse David Yirkovisky, Papa Murphy’s Pizza

Chuck Herndon, Peoples Bank of Alabama Charles Kramer, III, Progress Bank Dr. John R. Phillips, III, PT Orthodontics Hugh Morrow, Broker, RE/MAX Preferred Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Mike White, Riverchase Galleria Andy Davis, St. Vincent’s Health System Kyle Hogan, Sam’s Club Sam Dillender, Santek Waste Services Brad Ledbetter, ServPro of Birmingham Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Schaeffer Eye Centers Sarah Turner, Signature Homes Clarence “Brother” Moss, Steak ‘N Shake Alain Gallet, Terracon Monique Holiness, The Home DepotInverness Mark Hamilton, The Home DepotRiverchase Bethany Bell, The Trails at Cahaba River Tara J. Elliott, Troy University Alison Lindsay, WIAT-42 News Phillip Corley, Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC Darin Boykin, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 150 Jason Sutherland, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 280 Greg Livingston, Walmart Market, Lorna Road Devin Errett, Webb Payroll Service, Inc. Russell Pate, Zaxby’s

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

New Members — May 2017 3gingersart Katie Adams, Artist & Owner 542-0320 Alabama Rehab Centers Peggy Anderson - 414-8449 Best Western Plus Reneé Kaufman - 995-8586 Cahaba River Society Tricia Sheets - 322-5236

Cake Art by Cynthia Bertolone Cynthia Bertolone - 783-5220 DeAngelis Diamond Charles Sanders - 977-7798 Edge Realty Group Mike Hawthorne - BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 582-2818

Fancy Fur Grooming & Boutique Christine Sato or Mary Woolbright - 408-1693 Hand Arendall, LLC Jack Russell, Attorney - 5020108 Hope Locating Jessica McCrary, Owner 876-7069

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Iron book Michael Powell - 413-3658 Jubilee Joe’s Kashif Siddiqi, Owner - 9827797 Lakeman Dentistry Dan Lakeman, DMD 278-3316

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Upcoming Events

July and August 2017 JULY July 4: Independence Day - No Minority Business Council July 6: No Economic Development Committee meeting for the summer July 13: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts CB&S Bank, 1301 Doug Baker Boulevard, The Village at Lee Branch, Hoover 35242. Contact Paul Huckeba at (205) 408-5560 or paul. Huckeba@cbsbank.com. www.cbsbank. com

July 13: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Open House at Birmingham Physicians’ Imaging, 3425 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243. (Old Fox & Hound location) Contact Mildred Waldrop at (205) 420-2494 or mwaldrop@rwbrad.com. www. southerrediologyspecialists.com July 19: 4:30 p.m. Monthly Ambassadors Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

July 20: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, July 17. 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

August 17: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, July 14. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not attend will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20.00 or $25.00 for non-members or for those without reservations. Lisa@hooverchamber.org

July 27: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Galleria Woods Retirement Community, 3850 Galleria Woods Drive, Hoover 35244. Contact Lisa McClung at (205) 985-7537 or bmcclung@brookdale.com for information.

August 24: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Expedia CruiseShipCenters, 270 Doug Baker Boulevard, Suite 500, Hoover 35242. Contact Jon Harvill at (205) 437-3354 or jharvill@cruiseshipcenters.com for information.

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August 28: 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start for 22nd Annual Hoover Chamber Golf Classic, Riverchase Country Club. Contact Bill Powell at (205) 988-5672 or bill@hooverchamber.org for information.

August 10: 7:30-9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Nova Essence Medispa in Patton Creek, 160 Main Street, Suite 200, Hoover 35244 (Patton Creek Shopping Center). Contact Dr. Nova Law, Owner, at (205) 319-4445 or novaessence160@gmail.com. www. novaessencemedispa.com

August 16: 4:30 p.m. Monthly Ambassadors Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

August 31: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Open House at Customs Café, 1845 Montgomery Highway, Suite 207, Hoover 35244. Contact Teresa White at (205) 987-0176 or Teresa@Customscafe.com. www. CustomsCafe.com

Regions: continued from page 1 Committee and will be recognized at the July 20 Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. To attend this Chamber

Luncheon, please make your reservations no later than Monday, July 17, 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 $20.00, or

$25.00 for anyone without prior reservations, payable at the door. Hoover Country Club is located at 3140 Club Drive, Hoover 35226.

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Hoover Chamber Officers and Board of Directors

Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Professional Services 2017 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

Paul Huckeba C B & S Bank

Ira Levine, CCIM, Levine & Associates

Terry Turner Gentle, Turner & Sexton 2nd Vice President

Tynette Lynch Aldridge Gardens

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group, Secretary

Jeff McDowell McDowell Security Services, LLC

Lori Schommer, City of Hoover, City Liaison

Stephen Preston, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

Lynn Ray Business Telephones, Inc.

April DeLuca Magic City Law Legal Advisor

Terry Shea, Wrapsody

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.

Members: continued from page 4 Las Trojas Mexican Cantina Miguel Martinez, Owner 991-0091 RoleCall Coreataë Houser - BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 872-0778

Soiree Event Gallery Marvez Mulji, CEO - 783-5228 Southlake Capital Trey Polland - 682-2815 Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates Rusty Nichols - 334-341-9425

The File Depot Laura Winslett, Owner 425-2803 Troy University Tara J. Elliott - BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 205-382-3803

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The Tuscaloosa News Tammi Holley - 722-0168 Venue 31 Jason Sills, Owner - 419-7226 Wasabi Juan’s Barbara Toro - 783-5441

SPOTTED River Highlands Kentucky Derby Party

River Highlands of Birmingham hosted a Kentucky Derby Party on May 4, complete with hats, Derby-themed food, mint juleps and sweet tea. Merilyn Scivley, Melanie Perry and Erin Helton

Darcie Raines and Jennifer Lester

Mark Porterfield, Marilyn Pettit and Andy Tatum

Tracey Denton and Debbie Armstrong

Jennifer Wickham and Missy Montz

Desiree Soriano and Kim Hooks

Regina Smith

Judy Prince

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First SEC FanFest The 2017 Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament included the first-ever indoor SEC FanFest in the newly constructed Finley Center next to the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.

Jenny Mangham, Ellen Roberts, Hastings Roberts, Teddy Mangham, Cooper Mangham and Roger Mangham

Amanda and Asa Lawson

Erin Whisenant and Kyle Roberson

Jonathan Ross, Jonathan Kudulis and Wesley McGugin

Braxton, Debbie, Kyle and Steve Mosley

Karen Benson, Duane Kirkendoll, Jim Roberts, Tim Blackwell, David Englert and Derek Blair

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Renee and Grant Hohler

Nick George and Guy Carrey

Natalie, Michelle and Lorelei Cason

Greg and Brock Garrett

Grace Fairley with Ethan, Evan and Corinne Johnson

Celeste, Caroline and Katherine Hamous

Paige Van Matre, Abbie Guy and Lori Conner

Wade and Brian Sims

Keippi and Pete Bain

Maddie Estes with Jax, Ashley and Josh Van Zandt

Milton and Sharon Blair

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Leadership Shelby County graduation A graduation program for the Leadership Shelby County Class of 2017 was held on May 16 at Jefferson State Community College’s Shelby-Hoover Campus.

Rick Easterling, Chris Curry, Clay Hammac and John Samaniego

Kyle and Maria Urech with Monique Shorts

David Darby with Jim and Jamie Purvis

Jerry Fulmer, Chris Fulmer and Susan Fulmer

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Shai Partridge, Vicky Hollis and Wendell Andrews

Bart Hall and John Collier

Stovie Moore and Brian Massey

Hoover 50th Anniversary Time Capsule Ceremony

Brittany Toole and Erin Colbaugh

Mayor Frank Brocato and Fire Chief John C. Wingate

Anna Claire Johnson and Paras Ahuja

The city of Hoover held a 50th Anniversary Time Capsule Ceremony at City Hall on May 18.

Jason Gaston, Anna Claire Johnson, Paras Ahuja and Frank Brocato

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Koo Koo Kanga Roo show at Hoover Library Koo Koo Kanga Roo performed live for more than 100 children and adults at the Hoover Public Library on May 31.

Bianca and Emma Hoang

Anne Stafford, Mary Reddoch, Holli, Bradford and Lawson Carr

Avery and Lea Ann Clayton

Brandy Wix, Lizzie Stoves, Addie Kyle Jones and Jami Jones

Karen Nelson, Jacob Askew, Abbie Smith, Jackson Askew and Michelle Smith

Taylor, Braydon and Catherine Wall

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Avery, Candice and Hudson Bush

Front row, from left: Reese Barnett, Emmett Theall and Sydney Theall; back row, from left: Kris Theall, Nikki Barnett and Caroline Barnett

Paige, Stephanie and Michael McConville

Abel, Rachel, Abby and Ella Dickinson

Blakely, Kate, Alli Kate and Parker Lyle

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Daniel, Nathan and Heather Simpson; Sutton, Nolan and Bariet Trowbridge; Anna and Jadie Uhrig; and Ava, Bella and Kelly Koch

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Koo Koo Kanga Roo show at Hoover Library Koo Koo Kanga Roo performed live for more than 100 children and adults at the Hoover Public Library on May 31.

Catherine Skewes and Eden Cooke

Benjamin Murphy and Virginia Trawick

Aashni Shah

The Koo Koo Kanga Roo duo

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Turner, Caroline and Clara Harpole

Noura, Jenna and Yousef Saif

Jake and Avery Tucker

Staci and Mason Barnes

Emma and Ellie Mitchell; Taylor and Elliott Hill; Kristie and Lillian Ritchie; Sharley, Hadley Mills and Lawson Speed; and Violet and Katharine Potts

Hoover New Horizons Luncheon The New Horizons May luncheon was held May 23 at the Hoover Senior Center.

Barbara Henry, Pat Giles and Pam Young

Joyce Patterson, Linda Bates and June Ballard

Billy Edwards and John DeVivo

Norine Flanagan and Marlene Callahan

Rose Marie Bunn and Fran Hoggle

Betty Arnold and Marna McGahan

Claude Hooks and Venda Terry

Lenora and Michael DeMarco

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Happy Birthday, Hoover More than 150 people gathered at the Hoover Public Library for an event called “Happy Birthday, Hoover” on June 3.

Celia, Charlotte and Cynthia Gault

Karla Parya, Leo Mercer, Lily Rosas and Gwen Rosas

Bailey and Alexa Kaman

DeOisha, Lauren and Chris Davidson

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Angeline and Reyna Reyes

Pushpa, Sarat, Bhavana and Vishwa Thokala

Wenyi Jian, Yun Jian and Jasmine Zhang

Zorica, Julia and Natalia Janjetovic

Georgia and Mary Long

Geo and Christian Vilchis

Lucas and Stacey Bray

Zoe and Tiya Mitchell

Amy, Garrett and Bryce Needham

Adria and Lucas Liliac

Anika and Emily Belcher

Sean, Destiny, Valerie and Jensen Paul

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Happy Birthday, Hoover More than 150 people gathered at the Hoover Public Library for an event called “Happy Birthday, Hoover” on June 3.

Charity, Walker and Wade Russell

Andrea, Audrey, Maya and Elijah Brown

Jade Gonzalez and Olivia Johnson

Rebeca and Laura Rubio

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Samantha, Mackenzie and Taylor Parker

Cori and Carmen Royal

Elisa Pacheco

Ella and Aimee Zhu

Marketplace Hoover’s Magazine • 205.669.3131

B&J Metal Fabricators Professional sheet metal replacement and fabrication on classic cars/trucks. $65.00/hour for labor Parts/supplies additional Quotes based per job. Media blasting available. Powder coating coming soon. Montevallo area. (205)665-4687 (205)296-9988 Now taking applications for: •Cook •Bartender •Waitress •Line Dance Instructor for growing business in Clanton. 205-755-4949 or 334-235-0228 AFFORDABLE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET Available where you live! Call Today for this Limited Time Offer! www.pbsinternet.com 800-266-4409 FREON 12 WANTED: R12 collecting dust in your garage? We pay CA$H for R12 EPA cert, We pick up Call now for June pickup: (312)291-9169 sell@refrigerantfinders.com CAGLE SOD FARM 419 Hybrid Bermuda • $1.35 sq.yd. Meyers Zoysia • $2.50 sq.yd. Empire Zoysia • $3.00 sq. yd. DELIVERY AVAILABLE 662-365-3152 www.caglesod.com Birmingham Hide & Tallow Immediate position for CLASS-B ROUTE DRIVERS FOR LOCAL ROUTE. WELL-ESTABLISHED 100+ YEAR COMPANY NOW HIRING ROUTE DRIVERS. HOME NIGHTS/WEEKENDS. LOOKING FOR HARD WORKING DRIVERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM. CLEAN MVR/BG CHECK REQUIRED. COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS: BCBC, 401K, PAID HOLIDAYS/VACATION,

COMPANY FURNISHED UNIFORMS. CALL 205-425-1711 OR EMAIL: adria.lupien@bhtonline.com IMMEDIATELY HIRING FOR: Warehouse, Production & Automotive Assembly in Calera and Clanton. Temp-to-Hire positions, great pay rates! Clanton (205)588-6716 Birmingham (205)822-8234 Apply online: www.elwoodjobs.com Now taking applications for: •Cook •Bartender •Waitress •Line Dance Instructor for growing business in Clanton. 205-755-4949 or 334-235-0228 PELHAM LOCATION NOW OPEN: Monday-Saturday, 11am-8pm Sunday, 11am-2pm Try our ribs! Ask about our daily specials. 309 Huntley Parkway 624-4461 Hardee’s Now Hiring •Crew Members/Hoover •Management/Calera Email resume to: hardees2007@bellsouth.net LPN’s, RN’s, CNA’s Full-time & part-time • 2nd & 3rd Shift Apply in person: Hatley Health Care 300 Medical Ctr Dr Clanton, AL 35045 NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS Managers and Assistant Managers MONTEVALLO KFC 950 N. MAIN STREET MONTEVALLO, AL 35115 To apply send resumes to: Attn: Katie Badgwell 113 25th Ave East Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (205) 553-8621 Katie@jmfkfc.com

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Saiia Construction Co. ISO: CDL Long-Haul Drivers. Requirements: OTR experience driving lowboy trailers; transporting heavy oversized loads; experience with heavy equipment required; ability to work in outside environments, safetyoriented, and team-player. Overtime available. Great opportunity. Competitive compensation/benefit package. Email: DVeigl@saiia.com or fax: 205-943-2258 Saiia Construction Company seeks equipment operators in the Alabaster area with the ability to operate various types of equipment including: dozers, excavators, rock trucks, and motor graders. 2+ yrs. operating exp. MSHA training a plus. Must have dependable transportation, able to work in outside environments, safety oriented, and team player. We have day and night shift work, overtimeZis available. Great opportunity. Competitive compensation and benefit package. If you are interested contact Johnny Pipp 205.943.2214 or email jpipp@saiia.com The Painting Company of Birmingham Immediate openings for professional residential and commercial painters. Must be able to speak English. Call 205-995-5559 HIRING EXPERIENCED CDL-A COMPANY TANKER DRIVERS IN YOUR AREA! Regional runs-Chemical hauls *Get Home Weekly!* **Earn $60K+ Per Year** Average 2,000-2,500 miles/week. Paid product training-$800/week. Full benefits+401K. CDL-A, 2-Years Tractor Trailer Experience, tanker/hazmat endorsements,

passport & TWIC required. Call 888-572-3662! www.trimac.com OTR Drivers Wanted 24 Years or Older Hazmat preferred but not required. Full benefit Package available. Pneumatic tank equipment. Dry bulk hauling. $500 SIGN ON BONUS Home every other weekend. Apply online: Vernonmilling.com 800-753-1993 FLATBED DRIVERS OTR Flatbed Trucking Co. now hiring Company Drivers and Leasing Owner Operators with 2 yrs exp. 205-592-3422 www.watkinstrucking.com NOW HIRING CDL-A DRIVERS w/Haz. $5000 Sign-On Bonus. Apply online: www.westernintl.com or Corporate Office: 979-413-2140 $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS! HIRING CDL TEAM A DRIVER Apply online: www.westernintl.com Or Contact Corporate: Western International Gas & Cylinders 979-413-2140 or 979-413-2192 (EOE) YARD SPOTTER Immediate OpeningF/T or P/T Class-A-CDL required to shuttle trailers from truckyard to loading area. Benefits available for F/T positions. Apply In Person: Woodgrain Distribution(EOE) 80 So. Shelby St., Montevallo 205-665-2546(Ext.207) ksenecal@woodgrain.com General Lawncare Weekly/bi-weekly grass cutting, including large properties, acreage, lake properties. Great rates! Free Estimates! Discounts for multiple properties. Serving Shelby and Chilton Counties. Call Alex: 205-955-3439

Marble Valley Manor Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments for Elderly & Disabled. Many on-site services! 2115 Motes Rd, Sylacauga 256-245-6500 TDD#s: 800-548-2547(V) 800-548-2546(T/A) Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer BRIARWOOD APARTMENTS Now Leasing! Beautiful 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Mon & Wed 8:30am-4pm 535-A Hicks St Montevallo 205-665-2257 TDD #’s: (V)1-800-548-2547 (T/A)1-800-548-2546 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Coosa Valley Medical Center NOW HIRING! •LPNs: Post Acute Care •Respiratory Therapist: Sign on Bonus Email resume to: Blaine.Green @cvhealth.net or to apply, go to www.cvhealth.net Plumbing Service & Repair Technician Requirements: •Journeyman’s plumbing card •Experience in Residential/ Commercial service/repair/ drain cleaning/sewer work •Clean-cut/self-motivated •Good communication skills •Clean MVR/background/ drug test Email resume: john@jeffcoat.us ASE Auto Technician with Imports (German) experience. Candidate should have: •strong work ethic •own tools

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Quality & craftsmanship are important. www.empireautohaus.com $2000 SIGN ON BONUS NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT, is accepting applications for local drivers in the Calera and Leeds, AL, area. Must have Class A CDL, good driving record,1 yr verifiable tractor trailer experience. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-668-3316. CDL TRUCK DRIVER For Tree Service Also hiring for other full-time and part-time jobs. Drug Test Required. 205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144 WE HAVE JOBS! · Machine Operator- Moody · Packers- Moody/ Hoover · Paint Line- Moody · Pickers/PackersAlabaster Lyons HR www.lyonshr.com/careersearch (205)943-4820 Are you a motivated professional? Are you looking for a dynamic career? Are you ready to control your own level of success? See why McKinnons’ is an exciting place to work and grow. Now accepting applications for Sales, Service, and Detail Shop. Apply with the receptionist. 205-755-3430 PRE-SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY Lead Teachers For 18-24mos AND Lead Teachers For Pre-School Age Morning and Afternoon Opportunities Call: 205-601-9482 or Email: queenmoore1956@gmail.com Order Selectors Food Dist. Center in Pelham Day-Shift: Mon-Fri. 40+ hours/week 10:00AM until finished (varies). Salary: $16-20/hr after training. Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, vacation & 401k. Requirements:

•Reading & math skills •Lift 40 lbs. repetitively •Work in -10 Temperature Apply in person: 8:30AM-5:00PM Southeastern Food 201 Parker Drive Pelham, Alabama 35124 resume@ southeasternfood.com Electrician - FT Supreme Electric, local-based company in Pelham. Must be willing to learn & work hard. Go to: supremeelectric-al.com Print employment application under Contact Us. Mail to: Supreme Electric 231 Commerce Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 or call 205-453-9327. Wiley Sanders Truck Lines Inc $1,000 SIGN-ON-BONUS Longevity-Bonus. Quarterly Safe-Driving AWARD. Competitive Pay Package. PAID Orientation. NEW Fleet of Trucks. Call 1-855-777-9785 & ask for Dale or Brandy. Nights/weekends, call Jeffrey: 334-372-5049 Ron: 1-850-454-4276 Richard: 334-492-0803 SUNCREST HOME HEALTH CLANTON, AL Is Growing!! We have immediate, full time and PRN needs for RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, and COTA’s. MUST have one year of clinical experience! Apply online at: www.almostfamily.com /careers.php For questions, please call the agency at 205-280-4663 Be part of the next breakthrough Cancer treatment. Donate Today. Your donation funds lifesaving research, treatment and care. www.cancer.org Acceptance Loan Company, Inc. Personal Loans! Let us Pay Off Your Title Loans! 224 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham 205-663-5821 Be Blessed Caregivers (205)381-2391 Need dependable, loving, dedicated care for your loved ones? Call us today for a free consultation. Licensed-Bonded-Insured.

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Bathing-Dressing-MealsErrands-Light House Cleaning-Medication Reminders-Hygiene. John 3:16 FOR SALE: Oracal Vinyl and Premium HTV Vinyl by the Foot or by the Yard C&C Trophy & Sign, Inc. 209 6th ST N Clanton CAMP FIRE It’s a way of life. Camp Fire provides the experience to discover who they are, find their spark and become a leader now. www.campfire-al.org Welder Training Short Term Licensing Call for Details 866-432-0430 ESDschool.com Montgomery Stockyard Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in Clanton. Call Lane at 205-389-4530. For other hauling arrangements, contact Wes in Harpersville 205-965-8657 CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/Pelham Call Stephen (205)663-2822 Looking for a wonderful place to live? NEW Meadow View Village Apartments. Columbiana, AL. Now Pre-leasing 2&3 Bedrooms. Great Amenities Provided. Call 256-560-0821 99 Eagle Lane info@hollyhand.com. Equal Housing Opportunity. 3/2 Garden Home Calera Schools Easy access to HWY 31 & I-65 W/D hook-ups, Dishwasher Fenced backyard. No Pets. Rent $1250 (205)433-9811 TARGET AUCTION Advanced Real Estate Marketing 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com Automation Personnel Services Hiring IMMEDIATELY For: Automotive Assembly, General Labor, Production, Clerical, Machine Operator, Quality, Carpentry,

Welder, Foundry Positions In: Calera, Clanton, Pelham, Bessemer, McCalla Walk-in applications accepted. Clanton (205)280-0002 Pelham (205)444-9774 Bama Concrete Hiring Mixer Drivers Local deliveries. Class-B+ CDL, 2yrs MINIMUM heavyhaul experience/Clean MVR. Competitive Pay/Great Benefits. Apply in person: 2180 Hwy 87 Alabaster, 35007 Beelman Truck Hiring Experienced Mechanics and Drivers. Great pay. Great benefits. Apply online at beelman.com or call 205-665-5507. DELIVERY DRIVERS Local Grocery Distributor in Alabaster seeking qualified drivers. Delivery/unloading to multiple locations. Mon-Fri work week. Requirements: Valid DL, clean driving record. Benefits: Competitive wages, bonuses, benefits, opportunity for advancement. Call 205-397-1782. BTC Wholesale Distributors Carroll Fulmer Now Hiring Class-A CDL Drivers. Over-the-road positions Available. Dry vans. No hazmat. Must have one year over-theroad Experience and a clean MVR. Competitive pay and bonus Package. Good home time. Call 800-633-9710 ext. 2 FT Presser for Dry Cleaner. Salary, vacation, holidays, health & life insurance. Must have reliable transportation. Call Debbie: 205-588-6521 Ready to Work for the #1 Brand in the World? Now Hiring Class A-CDL Drivers for Coca-Cola Bottling United. Go to www.cocacolaunited.com to apply!

Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is currently looking for a few good people for the following positions: •PRN Dietary •PRN Housekeeping/ Laundry •Full Time RN/LPN 7P-7A •Full Time CNA Night Shift •Part Time CNAs (Day and evening shifts) Please apply in person to: 22969 Hwy 25 Columbiana, AL 35051 Applications are accepted Monday-Friday 8:30A-4:00P. DCH Health System Caring. For Life. $5,000 *Sign-on Bonus for full time RNs *For More Info Contact Annie.Miller@dchsystem.com Apply online at: www.dchsystem.com Homewood Area Package Store Day Shift Clerk/Stocker Must be 21, have retail experience, able to work any shift, holidays & weekends. Good pay. Call M-F, 9-5 (205)585-8900 PT/FT Farm Equipment Operator, Lawn Maintenance and Fork Lift Driver Needed Drug and Background Check Required. Apply In Person: 150 Princeton Lane Jemison, AL 35085 Service Technician Top Pay, Benefits & Commission! Mainline Heating & Air 400 Hillwood Park S, Alabaster, AL Or email resume to: ashley@ mainlineheating.com (205)664-4751 Shake up your career!!! Are you looking for something new and FUN? Milo’s is always looking for great managers to come join our growing and dynamic team. Apply online at miloshamburgers.com 280 Location Opening Now Hiring 3 shift Managers Pay Rate $9-$11 20-25 Employees Pay Rate $7.75-$8.50. Must have own transportation and flexible schedule. Apply at

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Laid back atmosphere, good pay, plenty of hours available! Company vehicles to qualified individuals! Call Andrew 9am-7pm • Mon-Sat at (205)490-1003 or (205)243-6337 TaylorMade Transportation Hiring CDL Drivers for Flatbed Regional Division! BCBS Insurance After 30 Days. To apply call: (334)366-2269 or email: s.smith@taylormadeinc.com Security Guard Part-time Must have pistol permit and pistol. $11/hour. Call Carrie 991-4654 or 427-5591 or 205-427-5501 Caregivers Needed Competitive hourly pay. Call Visiting Angels at (205)719-1996 to discuss. Tree Nursery Worker Needed Responsible w/mechanical skills. To operate forklift/farm tractors/equipment/ welding/ground maintenance/service equipment/check fluid levels/clean after use. Maintain safe/clean area. Requires valid-DL/reliable transportation. 334-365-2488 Experienced Automotive Tech Duties: Engine diagnostics brakes/ac work/etc Auto-Lube Tech Duties: oil changes/mount & balance tire/light maintenance work. Competitive pay/benefits (205)995-5520 or (205)688-3333 Wiregrass Construction Company is seeking experienced asphalt CDL TRUCK DRIVERS. Must be dependable. Excellent benefits. Interested applicants may apply: 951 Dow Street Pelham, AL 35124 (205)620-4132 or 151 Piper Lane Alabaster, AL 35007 (205)605-0753. 8AM to 5PM, M-F. WCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ONLINE AUCTIONS www.GTAOnlineAuctions. com 205-326-0833 Granger, Thagard & Assoc. Jack F. Granger #873 DRIVERS NEEDED $2,000 Sign On Bonus J & M Tank Lines, Inc. Class-A CDL Local and OTR Drivers. GREAT BENEFITS! Health Insurance $9 Weekly. OTR Drivers Home 2 or More Times Weekly. jmtankjobs.com or call Jeff Sandlin@256-245-3933 Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com Affordable Lawn Care Alabaster, Pelham, Helena All types of Lawn Care! Have the best lawn in the neighborhood! Free Estimates Military & Senior Discounts! (205)504-6134 ETS Restorations Retaining Walls Concrete Work Demolition Landscaping Construction Tree Removal Tree Trimming Bobcat Work Hardscapes Hauling Residential & Commercial Free Estimates! (205)209-7787 Eastern Tree Service 24 Hour Storm Service www.ETSTree.org Experienced Professionals 205-856-2078 Quick Response Free Estimates J & W Professional Painting Interior • Exterior 205-788-2907 31 Years Experience! Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website capstonedentalassisting.com or call (205) 561-8118 and get your career started!

Great Jobs ARE Out There... If You Know Where to Look! AIDT recruits, screens & trains qualified applicants for outstanding jobs statewide. All at NO COST to you! Visit www.aidt.edu/jobs today to view your opportunities! Nationally known wholesale company needs Assistant Sales Manager •Hourly plus commission & bonuses! •No nights, weekends, holidays or travel! We market some of the hottest items out, like finger spinners, etc. $10/hour to start! Call 205-969-1797 Serious inquiries only! Full Time and Part Time RN’s Needed for home health in Bibb, Shelby and Chilton counties. Excellent Salary and Benefits. Please send resumes to jobs@rubic.com or call 866-273-3984 International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Celebrating 100 years of justice, equality, and fairness in the workplace. BIRMINGHAM AREA INSULATORS LOCAL 78 HEAT AND FROST INSULATORS LOCAL 78 will be accepting applications for a four-year Apprenticeship Program. Applications will be accepted June 1, 2017-June 30, 2017 Must apply in person from the hours of 8:30am-2:00pm Monday-Friday at 2653 Ruffner Road Birmingham, AL 35210 205-956-2866 or craig@insulators78.org Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and furnish proof of age. Applicants will be required to take a simple math test as well as an English comprehension test. The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is registered with the Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship Training and is an equal opportunity employer.

Hiring CDL-A Drivers Sign-on Bonus Great Benefits Local Domicile Work Apply online at: MerchantsFood Service.com/Careers LPNs NEEDED Oxford Healthcare seeking LPNs, RNs, and CNAs to provide patients with in-home care in Pelham, Hoover, Alabaster, Montevallo Call (205)608-1612 or visit us at helpathome.com ROSS NEELY TRUCK LINES •NOW HIRING• TRUCK DRIVERS-OTR If you are a professional CDL A Driver, have two years experience, a good safety recrod, and want to GET HOME ON THE WEEKENDS apply online at www.rossneely.com or apply by email at jeff@rossneely. com Experienced Asphalt Equipment Operators Dunn Construction is now hiring for the following positions: Backhoe Operator: Must be able to demonstrate use of equipment. CDL HAZMAT Drivers: Must hold current commercial Driver’s License w/HazMat endorsement, as well as clean driving record. 2 years experience is a must. CDL Driver Class A or B: Must have at least 18 mos. experience operating a dump truck. Milling Machine Groundman: Must be able to run milling machine boxes. Asphalt Laborers: Looking to hire in Saginaw & Birmingham areas. In search of anyone with previous asphalt operations experience. 401K, health, vision, dental, life insurance, paid holidays, PTO benefits. E-Verify. Drug-free workplace. To Apply: Stop by our office for employment application. 3905 Messer Airport Hwy. Birmingham, AL 35222 or send your resume/ request for application to careers@dunnconstruction. com EOE/Minorities/Females/ Veterans/Disabled

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July 1 Coffee & Espresso 101: Discussion & Tasting

Sunday NovelTea

July 10 Hoover Recreation Center 25th Anniversary

•Hoover Public Library•

Learn about coffee, espresso, different methods of brewing, coffee sustainability practices and more July 1 at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. The class is $10 and includes light snacks and drink tastings. Limited seating. Reserve a spot at (205) 518-6264.

July 2 Sunday NovelTea •Hoover Public Library•

This new fiction book group will meet at the Hoover Public Library on July 2 from 3-4:30 p.m. Free to attend. For more information, call (205) 444-7821.

July 4 Freedom Fest •Hoover Met•

Freedom Fest will be held July 4 from 5-9:30 p.m. at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The free event for families will feature music and entertainment, a car show and a fireworks display. The Hoover Met is located at 100 Ben Chapman Drive in Hoover. For more information, call 444-7500.

July 5 The Story Ship presents Diggory Diggers Dino Show •Hoover Public Library•

This STEAM Science show featuring prehistoric fun

•Hoover Recreation Center•

The Hoover Recreation Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary July 10-14. The party will be held July 13. The center is located at 600 Municipal Drive in Hoover. For more information, call 444-7703. and interactive characters will be held July 5 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Hoover Public Library. The event is free. For more information, call (205) 4447830.

Books to You •Hoover Senior Center•

Books to You will be held at the Hoover Senior Center at 12:15 p.m. The senior center is located at 400 Municipal Drive. For more information about the event, call 739-6700.

July 6 Birthday Bash •Hoover Senior Center•

The July Birthday Bash at the Hoover Senior Center is set for July 6 at 12:30 p.m. at the center, located at 400 Municipal Drive in Hoover. For more information, call 739-6700.

July 7 Friday Night Flicks – The Jungle Book Veterans Park in Hoover

Grab a blanket, family and friends and head to Veterans

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Park on Valleydale Road for a free, family-friendly movie July 7. The film starts at dusk. For more information, call 444-7765.

Family Movie Friday: Sing •Hoover Public Library•

Bring the family and watch an animated flick on the Library Theatre big screen July 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hoover Public Library.

July 8 Purl @ the Plaza •Hoover Public Library•

Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts July 8 at 1 p.m. Bring yarn and knit, crochet or embroider with the group. The event is free to attend.

July 9 Young Artist Reception •Hoover Public Library•

Celebrate the library’s featured children’s gallery artists July 9 at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

A LEGO Brickumentary – documentary screening •Hoover Public Library•

Explore how LEGO bricks went from kids’ toys to a global phenomenon beloved by collectors, artists, innovators and builders of all ages July 10 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, and so are refreshments. For more information, call 444-7840.

Breakout of the Hoover Library •Hoover Public Library•

Escape the library. Teams will have 45 minutes to solve a series of riddles, decipher the clues and find the key to escape. Grades 7-12. Register through July 9.

July 11 BubbleMania •Hoover Public Library•

This event with high-energy comedy and unbelievable bubbles will be held at the library on July 11 at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; July 12 at 10:30 a.m.

and 2 p.m.; and July 13 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

July 13 Summer STEAM: The Science Lady •Hoover Public Library•

Building a Better World through science and Alabama inventors will be held July 13 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The event is for ages 8-12. Register through July 12.

July 14 Movie Matinee •Hoover Public Library•

A Movie Matinee will be held at the Hoover Senior Center, located at 400 Municipal Drive, July 14 at noon. For more information, call 739-6700.

Friday Night Flicks – Finding Dory •Veterans Park in Hoover•

Grab a blanket, family and friends and head to Veterans Park on Valleydale Road for a free, family-friendly movie July 14. The film starts at dusk. For more information, call 444-7765.

July 15 Power Rangers

Cooperative database to find grants for nonprofits and individuals on July 15 at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required. For more information, call 4447816.

July 16 Mark Schantz •Hoover Public Library•

Birmingham-Southern professor presents a mix of jazz, folk and classical guitar tunes July 16 at 2:30 p.m. The free event for adults will be held in the Library Plaza.

Kid Lit Coffee Break •Hoover Public Library•

Adults who love children’s literature get a chance to relax and talk about books July 16 at 3 p.m. The event is open to parents, teachers, librarians and the young at heart.

Glue Gun Gang: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Fairy Jars •Hoover Public Library•

Decorate jars with natural

items, glitter and more to create whimsical fairythemed lanterns. Adults only. Registration begins July 1 and is required. Call 444-7840 to register. The event is free and will be held July 16 at 3 p.m.

July 17 Story Builders: In Your Pajamas •Hoover Public Library•

Storytime for children under 4 years old will be held July 17 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Around the Room in 80 Minutes •Hoover Public Library•

Take a world tour without leaving the library July 17 at 6:30 p.m. Listen to music, eat food and discover new cultures at our summer finale party.

July 18 Roger Day •Hoover Public Library•

Sing Loud, Jump High and Dream Big at this event July 18 at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; July 19 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.;

•Hoover Public Library•

Go-Go Power Rangers! Crafts, games and snacks with a few of your favorite rangers will be available July 15 at 10:30 a.m. for all ages.

How to Find Grants •Hoover Public Library•

Learn how Foundation

use the Center

Yoga and Poetry with Marie Blair

and July 20 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Yoga and Poetry with Marie Blair •Hoover Public Library•

Bring movements and words together July 20 at 6:30 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes, explore poetry and gentle movements. No experience is necessary. For more information, call 444-7840.

July 21 Friday Night Flicks – Trolls •Veterans Park in Hoover•

Grab a blanket, family and friends and head to Veterans Park on Valleydale Road for a free, family-friendly movie July 21. The film starts at dusk. For more information, call 444-7765.

July 22 Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the … Rural Studio – Alabama documentary •Hoover Public Library•

Hale County, Alabama is home to some of the most impoverished communities in the U.S. It is also home to Auburn University’s Rural Studio, one of the most prolific and inspirational design-build outreach programs ever established. Citizen Architect is a documentary film chronicling the late Samuel Mockbee, artist, architect, educator and founder of the Rural Studio. Admission and refreshments are free. July 2017 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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July 27 Kick Off Kindergarten

The screening will be held July 22 at 2:30 p.m.

July 25 Horizons Dinner •Hoover Senior Center•

The Horizons Dinner will be held July 25 at 6 p.m. at the Hoover Senior Center, located at 400 Municipal Drive in Hoover. For more information, call 739-6700.

American Girl •Hoover Public Library•

Meet Gabriela, 2017 Girl of the Year, make crafts and eat fun snacks on July 25 at 2 p.m. The event is for ages 5 and up. Register through July 24.

•Hoover Public Library•

Kindergarten is just around the corner! Celebrate this milestone with a party just for kindergarteners and their caregivers on July 27 at 10:30 a.m.

The Onlys •Hoover Public Library•

Classic rock and roll hits from the ’50s through today will have attendees up and dancing on July 27 at 6:30 p.m. From “Louie, Louie” to “Wagon Wheel,” they play all the hits. The event is free and will be held at the Library Plaza.

Discussion panels, cosplay contest, games, demos and July 28 Friday Night Flicks more will be happening throughout the convention (Rain Date) weekend. For more •Veterans Park in Hoover• information, keep checking Grab a blanket, family the library’s Facebook page and friends and head to at Facebook.com/hplscifi. Veterans Park on Valleydale Road in Hoover for a free, Chainmaille family-friendly movie July Workshop 28. The film starts at dusk. •Hoover Public Library• For more information, call A Chainmaille workshop led 444-7765. by Peter Sugg will be held July 30 at 2:30 p.m. and July 30 SciFi/Fantasy Fest 4:30 p.m. at the library. Participants must register •Hoover Public Library• in advance, and payment The Hoover Public Library is required. The cost is $10 will host the third annual at the door, cash only. Ages Scifi/Fantasy Fest on July 14 and up. All materials 30. Come for a fantastic and will be provided. free convention weekend.

GREENVALE PEDIATRICS — HOOVER welcomes our newest physician

JULIA STEWART, MD Dr. Stewart is now accepting new patients ages newborn to 18 years She joins these physicians: Toren Anderson, MD Amy McCollum, MD Dan Carter, MD John Petelos, MD John Cortopassi, MD Jeff Stone, MD Brian Dudgeon, MD

Greenvale Pediatrics — Hoover 5295 Preserve Parkway, Suite 100 Hoover, Alabama 35244

205.987.4444 greenvalepediatrics.com 80

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