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Home Team

College baseball comes to Hoover

Spiritual Shirts Women share their faith through clothing store

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Chic Chick

Giving new life to vintage jewelry

Joy to Bake

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Outdoors With temperatures on the rise, so is the number of outdoor activities to enjoy this month. From nature celebrations to sporting events, you’re sure to find something that will make you want to head outside on the weekends. The City of Hoover will celebrate Arbor Day March 7 at Aldridge Gardens by giving away trees and plant information. Fourth grade essay winners from local elementary schools will also be recognized. You can read more about the event on page 12. For sports fans, there’s a new home team playing in Hoover this season: the University of Alabama baseball team. The group’s Tuscaloosa stadium is under renovation, so local residents will get to enjoy their games this year

in the Hoover Met. Turn to page 22 for their home schedule and to see what the team says about playing here. Looking to brighten up your workout? Run in the Color Me Rad 5K, and get coated with a range of colors while trying to reach the finish line. This event takes “fun run” to a whole new level. Learn more on page 28. One man who especially loves the outdoors is Brian Dahle, owner of The Fishman. Dahle and his business, which focuses on aquarium and water garden services, have been featured on the show “Pond Stars.” But maybe even more impressive than his work on the show are his projects

around Hoover, which can be seen on page 18. It’s time to come out of hibernation and enjoy all Hoover has to offer! n

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FEATURES 8

Chic Chick Woman gives a new life to vintage jewelry

Hoover’s Pond Star Man shares love for water on national, local levels

Home Team College baseball comes to Hoover Met

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inside

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42 ARTS & CULTURE 8 Chic Chick

Woman gives a new life to vintage jewelry

Planting for the Future Aldridge Gardens to celebrate Arbor Day

RECREATION 22 Home Team

College baseball comes to Hoover

Splash of Color Runners will have a rad time at 5K

HEALTH & BEAUTY 31 Monogram Maternity Empowering women on birth experience

FEATURE 18 Hoover’s Pond Star Man shares love for water on national, local levels

FASHION 32 Majestic Message

Women share faith with clothing

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EDUCATION 38 Snippets

What’s going on in Hoover education and beyond

AT HOME 42 Coming Back Home How a Hoover woman transformed her childhood house

FOOD & DRINK 50 Joy to Bake

New bakery offers grain-free alternatives

IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Editor’s Note 15

The Book Nook

Aldridge Gardens newsletter

Hoover Area Chamber Connection

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Why I Love Hoover

arts & culture

Chic Chick Giving new life to vintage jewelry

WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

ewelry tells a story, whether it’s a necklace passed down three generations or a pair of earrings a mother received on her birthday. But trends change, and what was once fashionable can lose its appeal to younger generations. Instead of stuffing the pieces away in a jewelry box only to gather dust, women can now have their jewelry turned into something new to fit their styles thanks to one Hoover woman. Kerry Leasure opened her jewelry business – Here a Chick, There a Chick, Hereachickthereachick.com – out of her Bluff Park home three years ago. She takes old pieces of jewelry and other found objects and transforms them into one-of-a-kind accessories to fit a variety of styles. “I’ve always loved old stuff – I only looked at older houses when we moved down here,” says Leasure, who moved into a 1902 home in Hoover six years ago. Her business got its start when Leasure would go to estate and yard sales to see what treasures she could uncover. She began gathering antique jewelry and transforming the pieces into something more modern. 8

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She starts each project by spreading all of the materials on her table and then arranging them until everything seems to fit.

She can transform antique jewelry, such as broaches, into a modern fashion statement.

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LEFT: She creates a variety of jewelry and accessories, such as necklaces, bracelets and earrings. RIGHT: Leasure shares her art room with her three children so she can spend time with them even when she’s working.

“I have a nostalgia for vintage,” she says. “It’s a memory of another time. The items are much better quality than the costume jewelry today.” She soon found out she wasn’t the only one interested in her creations when she started selling them through Facebook. “A lot of people are looking for something that helps them stand out and be unique,” Leasure says. “Everyone who buys my jewelry is looking to be different. The jewelry tells their story. I love to see who connects with the piece: It’s like it was born for them.” She now extends her jewelry search beyond Alabama and goes to flea markets in places like Atlanta and Nashville. “I can tell what I’m going to do with something when I pick it up,” she says. “Sometimes I’ll run into something I’ve never seen before, and that’s exciting.” When creating a piece, she sorts all of the items by color and what they are – such as buckles and charms – and dumps them in the middle of her table. “I move them around like I’m doing a giant jigsaw puzzle,” Leasure says.

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“The puzzle slowly comes together. Sometimes it takes 10 minutes; sometimes it takes an hour.” Best known for her collage statement pieces, Leasure puts a lot of thought into creating each one. “They are a little bit bigger and more elaborate,” Leasure says. “The goal is to make each of them tell a story, not just have a random grouping of stuff. I have an idea in my head for the story I want to tell, and I name each piece.” Names for the jewelry include Shell Seeker, Bower, Crush, Party Time, She Preferred the Company of Interesting People, Tutti Fruitt and Dusk. For women looking for simpler pieces, they can choose from more “every day” jewelry. Leasure uses found objects like charms and random metals. “I put it together like a charm necklace to have a story,” she says. “I imagine the people who use to wear those things.” Leasure creates all of the pieces, and she offers necklaces, bracelets and earrings. In addition to making pieces from items she’s

found, she will also redo jewelry people bring to her. During one project, Leasure worked with a lady whose mother had passed away. She took some of the mother’s jewelry and reworked it so the lady could give the pieces to family members to remember her mother. “It might not be your style anymore,” she says of the old jewelry. Before changing anything on it, Leasure shows the customer her design and gets their approval. “Custom pieces are my favorite thing to do.” Her repurposed creations can be seen on the website under “Heir a Chick.” Her pieces range from $10 to $125: “On the top end is when I use miles of antique rhinestones,” Leasure says. Two of her busiest holidays are Christmas and Mother’s Day. “They’ll give me a list of things their mother loves, and I’ll pull together a custom piece,” she says. She also gets orders for special occasions like proms and weddings. In addition to selling her pieces online,

she also brings her jewelry to local shows. When choosing which ones to attend, she says she’s careful to not be gone too much from her family. “It’s a really good small business that suits family life,” says Leasure, who has three children in elementary school. “I can make jewelry while the kids are doing their homework.” Beyond providing stunning, unique jewelry for women around the city, Here a Chick, There a Chick has also given Leasure something special. “I moved here without knowing anyone,” Leasure says. “The business has been a great way to meet people around Birmingham. Going to places like Moss Rock at the Preserve, Market Noel and the monthly Art Crawl helped make Hoover feel like home. “At the end of the day, each step in doing Here a Chick, There a Chick has been something fun,” Leasure says. For more information, visit Hereachickthereachick.com n

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to see who connects with the piece: It’s like it was born for them.” — Kerry Leasure

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arts & culture

Planting Future for the

Aldridge Gardens to celebrate Arbor Day with tree giveaway, planting & essay contest

WRITTEN AND PHOTOS BY LAUREN DOWDLE

elebrated around the world, Arbor Day is a time to plant, care for and learn about trees. Hoover residents will be able to do all of that and more at an upcoming event. The City of Hoover’s 2015 Arbor Day Celebration will be March 7 at Aldridge Gardens. There will be a tree giveaway at 9 a.m., formal Arbor Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. and ceremonial tree planting at 11:15 a.m. This will be the 17th annual celebration – the first event was held at Bluff Park Elementary School back in 1999. During the tree giveaway, attendees will have a choice between the flowering dogwood, white oak, American fringe tree, American beech and a variety of longleaf pines. “With nine different native species available this year, our hope is that everyone in need of a tree will be able to find one that works for them,” says Colin Conner, Hoover City forester. “On average and over the long haul, native trees outperform the competition, but there are certainly some non-natives worthy of placement in the local landscape.” When choosing a tree to take home from the event, residents should see what

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its mature size would be – above and below ground – to make sure the tree will work for their space. “It’s critical, however, to understand a particular tree’s site preferences and/or to understand it’s versatility with respect to where it will grow well or what it will grow well in,” he says. They should also be mindful of the tree’s surroundings. “Trees perform much better in larger groups, so it’s important to maintain a fairly even distribution of healthy trees across a given area,” Conner says. In addition to livening up someone’s property, trees also help with a variety of other issues. “Planting and maintaining desirable tree species improves the overall health of Hoover’s urban forest by countering the spread of exotic invasive plants and reducing forest fragmentation,” Conner says. Urban trees also help clean air and water, reduce erosion, regulate temperature, improve property value and provide wildlife habitat. “Arbor Day is an excellent opportunity for any community to come together and reflect on these values,” he says. “Free trees for Hoover residents are also a bonus.” There will be local arborists and other plant

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Student Augusta Jones was honored during the Arbor Day Celebration for her award-winning essay. Even the youngest attendees will have a good time finding the perfect tree. Residents can learn about native trees during the Arbor Day Celebration. Colin Conner, Hoover City forester, shares planting tips and tree information with event attendees. March 2015 | Hooverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magazine â&#x20AC;˘

experts on hand during the event to answer questions about trees, turf and everything in between. They will provide planting guides and other informational brochures on trees and local tree-related agencies. Another part of the Arbor Day event includes the Hoover City School System’s fourth grade Arbor Day essay contest. “Each year, this program exposes new students – and their families – to Arbor Day and the ‘Arbor Day Experience’ at Aldridge Gardens by recognizing contest winners during the ceremony and providing them with Aldridge memberships,” Conner says. There will be vendors with food and other items. The event normally attracts a few hundred people. Hoover will also receive its 16th consecutive Tree City USA designation during the Arbor Day event. To achieve this status, a city must have a tree board or department, tree care ordinance, community forestry program with an annual budget (or $2 per capita) and Arbor Day observance and proclamation. In addition to the Arbor Day Celebration, visitors can also enjoy everything else Aldridge

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Gardens has to offer. The 30-acre garden has a variety of plant collections, art exhibits, walking trails, bird habitat and a lake. “Aldridge Gardens itself is a unique place, and people are typically amazed when they visit,” Conner says. “With full access to Aldridge Gardens, visitors will be able to tour the new Dirr hydrangea collection, several new walking trails and everything else that makes Aldridge Gardens such a special place.” n

ABOVE: There will be a variety of trees to choose from, including flowering dogwood, white oak, American fringe tree, American beech and a variety of longleaf pines.

the book nook

Camp Read S’more Camping always sounds like such a great adventure, bringing to mind images of fireflies, roasted marshmallows, bonfires and ghost stories. In actuality, my experience was always less romantic. Slapping mosquitos, sleeping on the ground and not showering for days was never my idea of fun. Of course, kids today attend all types of camps including dance, Amanda Borden soccer, cheerleader, softball and art Assistant Director camps. These educational camps Hoover Public Library allow kids to come together during school breaks to learn and make new friends at the same time. Admittedly, a week at any type of camp can be expensive. But this year, the library has the solution for parents on a budget. Welcome to Camp Read S’more, Hoover Public Library’s answer for spring break fun. Kids of all ages are invited to attend free special sessions geared toward their unique and varied interests, followed by everyone’s favorite camp treat: s’mores. Beginning on Monday, March 30, we’ll have a different camp each day for different age groups. Each program will be offered twice at both 9:30 and 11 a.m. Registration is required for all events and can be made by visiting Hooverlibrary.org. Monday starts off with a Dance Camp for preschoolers. At this session, kids will find their groove by participating in a special storytelling and creative movement session. On Tuesday, kids in grades 1-6 may attend Art Camp with local artist Mr. P. Each child will create a masterpiece to take home. On Wednesday, preschoolers return for Music Camp, where they’ll enjoy making music and using instruments. On Thursday, first through sixth graders will return for Science Camp. At this event, Dynamic Education Adventures will present Marvelous Magic, exploring the science behind some of your favorite magic tricks. I’m sure many of you will actually go camping during spring break, tent and all. But if you want to forgo the bug spray and sleep in your comfortable bed each night, be sure to put the library on your agenda. Amanda Borden is the assistant director of the Hoover Public Library. Visit Hooverlibrary.org for more information. n March 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

Sign Up Now For Summer Camps! Entering 5K – 4th Grades June 2015, Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – Noon (Mid-morning snacks and drinks provided)

Courtesy of Connie Collum Photography

PAWS in the Gardens Saturday March 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rain date: Sunday, March 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This year, Hoover’s Woofstock and Aldridge Gardens’ PAWS are combining to create one doggone good day for you and your best friend. Bring your leashed pet and enjoy a walk through the Gardens. There will be lots of food, dog-centered displays and advice for caring for your pet. The City of Hoover and ABC 33/40 and its affiliates are partnering with Aldridge Gardens to bring this great event to you. Proceeds benefit Shelby County Humane Society and Aldridge Gardens. $10 per dog or dogless family.

THE PERFECT GIFT Do you need a perfect present for that person who has everything? Leave a lasting impression with a personalized paver placed in the Gardens’ Entrance Plaza! For just $150, you can honor a friend, pass along a thought for future generations, or leave a message in someone’s memory. All 4-by8-inch pavers will be placed on our Walk of Life. For more information and to purchase a paver, visit Aldridgegardens.com.

We are excited about our great line-up of summer camps this year, including American Girls and other popular camps for both girls and boys. All teachers have Alabama Certification in Education. Pre-registration required. For registration and to see summer camp descriptions, details and fees, visit our website at aldridgegardens.com. Register early. Camp enrollment is limited.

Mark your Calendars for HYDRANGEAS UNDER THE STARS Saturday, June 6, with rain date June 7 HONORARY HOST AND HOSTESS: Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey and Mrs. Carolyn Ivey

Plan now to attend our premier Gardens gala Hydrangeas Under the Stars. Enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment. There will be a silent plus a live auction, all to benefit Aldridge Gardens. RESERVED TABLES: $2000 reserved full table for eight guests INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $200 GOLD and SILVER LEVEL sponsorship packages are available. For more information visit aldridgegardens.com.

Frank Fleming Sculptures in the Gallery Our wonderful display of special Frank Fleming pieces are now showcased inside the Gallery, and larger Frank Fleming pieces can be seen throughout the Gardens. Also in the Gallery this month, we continue to display works of wellknown artist Meredith Keith. Her works are popular with collectors throughout the United States. The Eddie & Kay Aldridge Art & Historical Collections Museum is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except when a special event is taking place inside the house.

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Plan Your Perfect Occasion Let us help make your affair a special event to remember! Aldridge Gardens has both indoor and outdoor venues for all types of parties, weddings, and corporate events. For more information, call 205.682.8019 ext. 6 or visit aldridgegardens.com.

Bird Walks are Back! Saturday, March 28, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

It’s the first Members Only Guided Bird Walk of the 2015 season! Join leaders Dr. Richard and Patricia Ryel as we walk the Gardens and take in the sights and sounds of birds. As always, the Members Only Guided Bird Walks are free. Meet at the entry plaza. We are limited to 15 people, so please pre-register at aldridgegardens.com.

Learn a New Skill: Vegetable Gardening 101 Thursday, March 5, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $12 members/$15 non-members To register, visit aldridgegardens.com.

This great class will give you all the information you need to help you get started on your home vegetable garden!

ALDRIDGE GARDENS SUSTAINING SPONSORS FOR 2015: Eddie and Kay Aldridge Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Energen Corporation International Expeditions Ken Jackson Ed and Barbara Randle Renasant Bank

Councilman Gene Smith and Pam Smith For information about our different levels of giving, including Sustainers, Legacy Builders, Propagators or basic membership, visit aldridgegardens.com. March 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

features

Hoover’s Pond Star WRITTEN BY HEATHER JONES SKAGGS PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRIAN DAHLE

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Man shares love for water on local, national levels

eality television is vast. Turn on the flat screen and pick from any number of reality shows centered around cooking, daily life, home repair, landscaping or business development. Viewers can do everything from riding along with “Ice Road Truckers” to following a large family’s everyday life with “19 Kids CLOCKWISE FROM TOP and Counting.” LEFT: Dahle worked with In the mix with home and outdoora variety of people while themed shows comes “Pond Stars,” a new shooting the episode, “Turtle Power.” Dahle program from Nat Geo Wild focusing created a memorial water on the waterscaping industry. The show feature at Connie and debuted September 2014 and chronicles Tim Rockett’s home, in memory of their son, pond and water garden builders as they turn Michael. The water outdoor spaces into beautiful but naturalfeature ties in a lot of looking water features. natural elements. They installed colorful foliage Hoover native Brian Dahle, owner of The around the feature to Fishman, LLC, found himself on the show liven it up. The Rockett with friend and fellow water garden expert memorial has street signs that say Michaels Greg Whittstock, CEO of Aquascape Inc. Way and Memory Lane Each episode follows Aquascape, which overlooking the feature.

helped Dahle get involved. Dahle, who is a Certified Aquascape Contractor (CAC), was called in to work on the episode “Turtle Power” located in Buford, Ga. Dahle can be seen in several shots throughout the episode. Select CACs within each region of the United States got the invitation to come and participate in the show. “Greg wanted builders with a deep passion and seriousness for what they do in the show,” Dahle says. Like most shows, there was no guarantee to the participants working on the show that they would be on-air in the final cut. “It was more important to everyone to be part of something big and unique within the industry,” he says. Dahle says his best memory from the show is a moss-gathering hunt. A few seconds made the final cut of the Buford episode. “We went out to some adjacent woods and searched for really unique moss varieties and a stump or driftwood pieces. March 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The show aired last September and featured the team’s project from start to finish. Brian Dahle and Greg Whittstock, CEO of Aquascape, worked together on the show “Pond Stars.” The team cleared the site using a compact excavator. The finished product was stunning. Brian Dahle, left, has formed lasting friendships with other industry professionals.

We incorporated them into the finishing details of the feature to tie it directly back into the existing landscape and make it look as if it has been there forever,” Dahle says. “I found a really neat rotted-out cedar stump that had to be pried out of the ground. I ended up breaking the shovel handle in half in the process of removing it. Upon returning to the jobsite with the stump, I exclaimed to the rest of the guys, ‘Check it out: I broke the shovel handle in half in order to get this really neat cedar stump

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for the water feature.’ Well ultimately, that made the episode, and it was edited down to ‘Check it out!’ My friends and family had a great time playing it over and over – so much so that we started hashtagging it #Checkitout!” Back home in Hoover, Dahle continues designing and building. One current project near completion is a memorial water feature located in Russet Woods at the home of Connie and Tim Rockett. The feature is in memory of the Rockett’s son, Michael, who

passed away in 2005 of cancer at the age of 22. One of Michael’s favorite things to do was riding motorcycles in the Georgia mountains with his stepfather. “All of the pictures were always by a river,” Connie says. “I wanted to create an area that brought peace along with positive memories. My yard had a natural slope, and I had a vision for a natural creek running over rocks dropping into a pond.” The Rocketts had the creek and pond dug by their son’s best friend from high school. Things were going well but slow. They realized they needed help. Connie chose the services of The Fishman to finish their memorial. “Brian listened to my ideas and then made recommendations. As I listened to how he grew up playing in the local woods, creeks and nature as a kid, I saw he had a passion for what he did. He supported my ideas and my vision, truly understanding the need of keeping memories alive.” Dahle designed a feature using the existing work for a 45-foot hillside stream with several waterfall series, emptying into an 11-by-16-by-2-foot basin. Within that design were several unique elements such as a decorative wrought iron stream bridge crossing, select driftwood integrated into the waterfall series, a fish cave for the fish to hide and underwater lighting for nighttime viewing. Also, one of the downspout gutters recaptures some of the rainwater for use in the feature. Another aspect about the feature is that it can be viewed from several different angles and positions within the backyard, especially from the screened-in back porch and tiered deck. Finally, the best element of it all is a street sign that Connie had made in her son’s memory with the street names of Michaels Way and Memory Lane overlooking the entire feature. “Brian is a true professional and a master of creativity,” Connie says. “I watched as he and Chris, one of The Fishman employees, placed every rock making sure it was perfect. He really took a blank canvas and made a masterpiece.” Connie looks forward to adding new things to her feature as spring blooms across the state. “Since we were not able to take the creek to the top of the hill where I thought it would start, Brian has an idea of adding a pondless fountain. A privacy fence will be at the corner, which will act as a backdrop for the fountain, falls, pond and a flower arbor. At first, I was not interested in fish, but when I stood on my deck and looked down into the pond, I knew I had to have fish.” For more information on Dahle and The Fishman, visit Fishmanservices.com. n

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recreation

Home Team College baseball plays its season in Hoover WRITTEN AND PHOTOS BY LAUREN DOWDLE

The team will play its 2015 season in Hoover.

s the baseball classic goes, “Let me root, root, root for the home team.” That’s exactly what the University of Alabama is hoping Hoover residents will do for their team this season. The University of Alabama baseball team will play all 30 of their home games, which includes double headers, in the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium during the 2015 season. Their stadium in Tuscaloosa currently is under renovation. The Hoover Met is no stranger to college baseball fans, as the host of the annual SEC Tournament – which brings in about 120,000 attendees throughout the week. “I think it’s a good opportunity for our program,” says Head Coach Mitch Gaspard. “We have a really good fan base in the Birmingham area. We can become their home team this spring.” While the players and coaches are excited about the season, Gaspard says the move will pose some obvious challenges. To help with travel, the team will spend the weekend in Hoover when they have weekend series. For Tuesday games, they will go back to Tuscaloosa when the games are over. “Other than a 50-minute bus ride, there

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will be the everyday challenges of not being able to walk out to your field,” Gaspard says. “From our support staff ’s point of view, your home games are treated more like road games.” To help the players feel more comfortable at the Met, the UA staff made the locker room look like the one at home by bringing their furniture, TVs, graphics and other signs. They also hung Alabama banners and signage around the stadium. “By mid season, we want to feel that home-field advantage,” Gaspard says. Something that will be a little more difficult for them to duplicate from their home stadium is the right-field seating area, which became a popular spot for students last season. “We have to create that same environment at the Hoover Met,” Gaspard says. The University will be providing buses to/from some of the games for Alabama students. Hoover fans can also make the players feel at home by showing their support. “They can help by filling the stadium with crimson and white,” Gaspard says. “There are a lot of Alabama fans in Birmingham that might not make the drive to Tuscaloosa.” While there may be some obstacles for the team to overcome, they are looking forward to playing in Hoover. “I think it’s a rallying cry for our program to play at a different facility,” Gaspard says. “When you play away from home, you play in different ways. I look at the Hoover situation as a good opportunity for our program.”

The team huddles up before their scrimmage game. To help the team feel at home, the University will hang Alabama posters and signage around the Hoover Met.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: The Hoover Met has a new home team: the Alabama Crimson Tide. The players get ready to take the field for their first scrimmage game at the Hoover Met. A Birmingham native, Jake Hubbard pitched a good game during the team’s scrimmage. The pitcher threw several strikeouts in a row. The players cheered on their teammates from the dugout. The team’s first game at the Hoover Met was Feb. 13. The players take turns throwing and catching the ball before their scrimmage game. Caught trying to steal a base, the player was able to make it back to first in time.

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The team will also play games in Huntsville, Mobile and Montgomery this season. “Our hope is to increase the level of interest in college baseball around the state and specifically for the University of Alabama.” The Tide will host some of the top-ranked teams at home, including No. 1 Vanderbilt and No. 9 LSU (as ranked by D1baseball.com). “This is as good of a home schedule as we’ve had,” Gaspard says. “It’s going to give the fans what they see in the SEC Tournament’s five-day period all spring – and more so. It’s a tremendous home schedule. Fans should be really excited.” Not only are Alabama’s opponents highly ranked, but the Tide is also on people’s radars. D1baseball.com had Alabama ranked No. 20 in its preseason poll. “If you come out for one game, 10 games or a whole season, we feel like you’ll see a good show on the field,” Gaspard says. “We really try to create a true family atmosphere. We’re also very accessible: Players will be signing autographs before and after the games. Fans and players will really have a connection.” The coaches and players met a lot of community members even before the season started. They delivered season tickets to some Hoover residents, handed out posters at local schools and held six-inning scrimmage games that were open to the public. Several of the players have even more of a connection to the city, having grown up here. For those, playing at the Met is a homecoming of sorts. That’s especially true for Spain Park graduate Mikey White, shortstop. “My house was right behind the Hoover Met, so I heard the games in my backyard when I was growing up,” says White, a junior. Back in Hoover for the season, he says he’s looking March 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

The team held scrimmage games and a Fan Day before starting the season.

forward to seeing friends, high school coaches and family at games. “It’s tough for my grandpa to come to Tuscaloosa to see me play, but now he’ll be able to come to almost every game now that we’re in Hoover,” White says. “It will be a really fun season for the home team, especially for me since I’m from Hoover.” White has accrued several accolades during his college career, including being selected this year as a Preseason Second Team All-American by D1Baseball.com and Preseason Third Team All-American by Perfect Game USA. “It was a great honor,” White says. “I looked at the other shortstops on that list, and it was great being on the list with them.” He agrees with his coach about having added hurdles this year because of the move, but they are prepared, he says. “It’ll have its obstacles, but it’s a challenge we’re ready to embrace,” White says. “There will be a different fan base of people from Hoover who don’t get to see us in Tuscaloosa.” He encourages the community to attend their games. “It’s going to be a really fun, tough team,” White says. “We’ve put in a lot of hard work, and we appreciate everyone who comes out to support us.” One resident who is excited to have the team here is Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey. “It continues to add to our quality of life,” says Ivey, who plans to attend some of the games. “It’s a great place to take the kids and the entire family.” While the economic impacts are still unknown, Ivey says the games should bring in a lot of people. “The 26

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usic, dancing, colorful explosions and painted faces will fill Hoover during the Color Me Rad 5K. The run – part of the “Bigger, Badder, Radder” tour – will be March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Last year, the event drew about 3,200 participants, says Gretchen Willard, director of public relations, Color Me Rad 5K. The event is in more than 100 locations in the United States and several other countries around the world. CLOCKWiSE FROM TOP When participants arrive, there will be LEFT: Color Me Rad 5K music, Zumba and warm-ups. “It’s basically a is all about mixing fun pre-race party,” Willard says. with exercise. The event is sure to be a day friends Once it begins, runners will go through and families remember. eight color stations along the course – which Everyone will receive a is twice as many as last year. While there, Rad tattoo, along with a T-shirt and kneevolunteers will cover them with powder, high socks. Participants gel and liquid colors that really pop in will have access to professional photographs photographs. “There’s not a chance anyone will come from the event.

out with a sparkling-white T-shirt,” Willard says. “Instead, they’ll have their own tie-dyed masterpiece.” At the last color station, each runner will receive his or her own color packet that they will take to the finishing festival. “There, we’ll have color throws, more contests, dancing and all-out ‘Rad’ time,” she says. “We want this to be the most fun workout of our runners’ year.” And the party doesn’t end after the race is over. There will be music, photo opportunities, dancing, contests and vendors. This race is sure to be an exciting time, even for those who aren’t regular runners. “About half of our participants are firsttime runners,” Willard explains. “When you take the competitive aspect out of a 5K and instead focus on fun, you get more people involved in exercise.” There won’t be any timing clocks or awards for the fastest finishes – only encouragement to have the most fun. “We’re not worried about people getting March 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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their best time,” Willard says. “We just want them to have the best time.” This race is proof working out can be just as enjoyable as it is beneficial. “We want people to let loose and have such a great time that they don’t even realize they’re getting a workout at the same time,” she adds. “Color Me Rad is all about encouraging the fun side of fitness.” She says she has heard from several people they didn’t realize they could run as far as they did after finishing the 5K. “We tell people that this is a chance to get outside the box and enjoy themselves, spend time with their friends and add some color to their lives,” Willard says. “The overall experience is something you’ll remember as a

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great time with friends or family.” Willard encourages participants to wear white to the event to see a dramatic before and after: “They just need to come ready to have fun.” Participants will receive a Rad T-shirt, tattoo, knee-high socks and access to professional photos from the event. Regular registration is $40 and is going on until March 13. The Kids Rad Pack is $15 and will be available until the day of the race. A portion of the proceeds will go toward Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama. Visit Colormerad.com two weeks prior to the 5K for packet pickup, parking and other event information. n

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Monogram Maternity Empowering women to decide how they want their birth experience

s we continue to see health care evolve and change to best fit the needs of our patients, St. Vincent’s is creating a more person-centered model of care: a model where convenience, access and choices all play key roles. There’s no greater example of this shift than St. Vincent’s Health System’s new transformational model for OB care, Monogram Maternity. As the name implies, St. Vincent’s Monogram Maternity offers expectant moms a birth experience as customized as their own monogram. By celebrating the unique needs of each mom, Monogram Maternity provides one-on-one support to help moms create the birth experience they want. Each mom (and often dad) meets with her very own birth designer (a registered nurse) at St. Vincent’s Birmingham or St. Vincent’s East to design her personalized birth wishes. Whether it’s choosing how to welcome her new baby into the world or understanding the different birth aides available, or even discussing how big brother fits into the plan, moms learn about the various options available and decide which best fits their individual needs. Moms have the opportunity to ask questions and even test out the birth

experience room, so they can feel more comfortable when the big day finally arrives. But Monogram Maternity doesn’t end there. It’s all about supporting moms throughout the journey. And while we don’t deliver babies at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, we offer a wide range of services to support our moms. Monogram Maternity moms can stay fit with a free fitness membership to the One Nineteen Fitness Center. And if moms need some pampering, they can escape for a day at our spa with a 15-percent discount. Not to mention, the wide range of educational classes available across St. Vincent’s Health System, including Coping Skills for Labor and Delivery, Breastfeeding Skills for Success, CPR for Family and Friends, weekly Breastfeeding Support Group (held every Wednesday at 10 a.m.) and Baby Sign Language – all held at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. We also have several OB/GYNs conveniently located on our campus. Learn more about Monogram Maternity at Stvhs.com/monogrammaternity. #IDecideHow

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fter noticing a lack of stylish women’s apparel specifically designed to carry a Christian message, friends Noele Anglin and Mimi Avery put their heads together to create a clothing line. They wanted to tap into this market to help others be a Christian witness to those they encounter while wearing the apparel. “There were many tees for men and children out there, but mostly we saw big, boxy tees for women,” Anglin says. “We wanted to offer something that was casual yet pretty enough for women to wear with jeans or shorts.” Anglin, a Virginia native, and Avery, who grew up in Vestavia, both moved to Hoover WRITTEN BY HEATHER JONES SKAGGS more than 20 years ago. In 2006, the two PHOTOS BY JON GOERING joined with a third partner to form an online

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boutique. While sitting at a kitchen table brainstorming ideas to fit their mission, they said it, almost in unison: Majestees. That settled it. “It was the perfect name,” Avery says. “We have to admit that it must have been given to us from God because it fit so perfectly.” Creations from Majestees.com are more than just T-shirts with a cross and a nice Bible verse on the front. They are wearable works of art with a message. “Women love fashionable items and will often comment on someone’s shirt or necklace,” Avery says. “That opens the door for all kinds of conversations. Some of those interactions may only be for a moment, but God can use that. Others may last longer with sharing, encouragement and love. God can definitely use that.”

Majestees’ designs fit all aspects of the modern woman’s life, whether she is at the office, carpooling her children, running errands, out with friends or dressed up for Sunday morning church. “We want our tees to go anywhere,” Avery says. The collection began with two designs that remain steady sellers even after eight years. One design focuses on a large, teal cross inspired by a cross in Anglin’s house. It is a clean, crisp, bold design. “We have since had that cross cast in pewter as a necklace, and people love it,” Anglin adds. The second shirt created by Majestees was created with a friend in mind who was going through an illness. The shirt features a stylized angel with a flowing skirt. In the skirt are the words, “She is clothed with strength

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and dignity,” from Proverbs 31. “It is a beautiful, subtle design,” Anglin says. “People look at it for quite a while just seeming to ‘take it in.’ They then see the scripture. We have heard many people’s stories through the years of someone buying this shirt for a friend who needs encouragement or who has been an encouragement to them,” Avery says. The crosses and scripture on Majestees’ products are meant to be a reminder to the one wearing it, as well as to those who see it. “There is something mysterious about the lives of those who walk with Christ that entices others to want to know more,” Avery says. “We hope that wearing our products gives people opportunities to share their walk with Christ to others.” The creative ladies also offer jewelry – such as necklaces, bracelets and earrings – to accessorize their tees. They also sell belt buckles and bags. “Jewelry took off,” Avery says. “We began by embellishing chains that we found with crosses that we thought accented them well. We found that not only did individuals want to wear our jewelry, but — Mimi Avery store owners wanted it for their shops.” Majestees’ handcrafted jewelry is shipped to 40 states. “Our biggest seller is a bracelet that Noele designed with a large cross on a chain with leather and pearls. It takes several steps to complete, but it is a beautiful piece,” Avery says. Anglin and Avery both say they are blessed to work on all aspects of their business together and watch it grow. With a website up and running, customers can shop their tees (both men and women), necklaces, bracelets, earrings, buckles, hand-painted frames and notecards in the online boutique. They can also be found on Facebook and hold shows throughout the year. For more information, visit Majestees.com. n

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Their bracelets have inspirational words to serve as a reminder of faith to the person wearing it. This 18-inch necklace features a gold-tone pewter cross with gold, brown and green pearls. Mimi Avery and Noele Anglin’s store sells shirts for men and women, jewelry, frames and notecards. The multi-strand cross necklace has black and brown leather cords and is 27 inches. March 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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HHS adds new assistant principal Rita Barksdale joined the Hoover High School administrative staff this semester as the school’s newest assistant principal. She comes to Hoover from Plainview High School in Rainsville, Ala., where she served Barksdale in a number of capacities including administration and athletics. Barksdale’s former school was a K-12 school with a total enrollment of 1,140 students. “Ms. Barksdale brings a wealth of experience to our school,” says Hoover High School Principal Don Hulin. “As a K-12 principal, she is well versed in all areas of school administration. She will be a tremendous asset to our team.” Barksdale says she is excited about the challenge of a large school with so many different learning opportunities. “I am very excited about working in a large school and also being in a 9-12 environment,” she says.

Students learn about native birds Alabama is blessed with a wide variety of native birds. But when Greystone Elementary School fifth grade teacher Amy Williams asked her students about some of the birds they saw outside the classroom window, she realized many were uninformed about the nature around them. Williams was inspired to teach her students about nature and the environment in an interesting, practical and fun way. She devised and received a $2,000 grant for the project, which she titled “For the Birds.”

Throughout the year, Williams’ students learn to identify native birds, map their migratory patterns and track the birds that feed on birdfeeders throughout the Greystone Elementary School campus. Students also explore the ecosystem and the impact of pollutants by analyzing and graphing the impact on food chains, bird populations and the factors leading to extinction. The final product is a hardcover book created by each student, filled with information, illustrations and fun facts about their favorite native birds.

Greystone Elementary holds Hot Chocolate Run Greystone Elementary School students, families and teachers stopped by the school on Jan. 24 to participate in the first-ever Hot Chocolate Run. Waffle House provided hot chocolate for the event, and Greystone Elementary School physical education teachers set up 1.3-mile and 1-mile courses across school grounds and through the building. Music played in 38

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the gym to encourage runners as they completed their course. “It was a fun kids’ course,” says Greystone Elementary School P.E. teacher Leta Hoit. “It was very festive.” The Hot Chocolate Run was not only a fun family event – it was also a fundraiser. The P.E. department sold shirts to raise money to purchase

bowling kits for the annual bowling unit taught in P.E. The Hot Chocolate Run was a twist on a longstanding Greystone Elementary School tradition, the Jingle Bell Run, which usually occurred before the school’s Christmas vacation. However, with the busyness of the Christmas season, school faculty decided to change the date of the run.

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Hoover football team accepts trophies The Hoover High School varsity football team and coaching staff accepted the 7A Football State Championship and MaxPreps Tour trophies at the school on Jan. 29. The presentation occurred during

the Hoover wrestling team’s match against Vestavia Hills. A representative from the Alabama High School Athletic Association presented the 7A Football State Championship trophy to the team

and coaches. MaxPreps Tour of Champions also recognized the team as one of the best football teams in the country with the National Guard National Ranking Trophy presentation.

Students compete in robotics Hoover City tournament Schools hold signing day Hoover City Schools brought teams of students to compete in the Super Bowl Challenge robotics tournament on Jan. 31. The event, which was held at Greystone Elementary School, brought in 165 students who prepared, programmed and maneuvered robots through various challenges. Teams were split into smaller groups of three to four students per robot. “They all have 10 different challenges they’re working on,” says Mandy Fox, Greystone resource and enrichment teacher and tournament organizer. Each team received the challenges when they arrived at the competition. To go along with the Super Bowl weekend, each challenge was NFL-themed. Students were given two hours to write programs on computers,

transmit the programs to their robots and then successfully complete each challenge. Judges stationed at each challenge awarded teams points based on the robot’s ability to complete each element of the challenge. At the end of the tournament, total scores were tallied for each team, and the Top 3 teams were recognized for their success.

More than 40 student athletes from Spain Park and Hoover high schools committed to colleges during the Signing Ceremonies on Feb. 4. Spain Park High School had more than 10 signees for sports including softball, baseball, soccer, football, golf and lacrosse. Hoover High School had more than 30 students who signed with colleges for sports including volleyball, golf, baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball and track. Colleges included Auburn, the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Huntsville; LSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Wisconsin, Troy, Notre Dame and others. March 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Teachers make plans, learn about child allergies Riverchase Day School teachers and staff came together in January for their staff meeting to plan for the spring term. The school, which is located on Old Montgomery Highway, is a program for children six months old

to kindergarten. The teachers received an informative talk from Dr. Weily Soong of Alabama Allergy and Asthma Center. He talked to them about the identification and treatment of childhood food and environmental allergies.

Students board ‘The Polar Express’ Kindergartners at Rocky Ridge Elementary school learned and enjoyed activities based around Chris Van Allsburg’s “The Polar Express.” The students were introduced to the book through a read-a-loud, and teachers used it to teach across all areas of curriculum – including math, science and writing. On the last day, students and teachers had a special “Polar Express Day.” They wore pajamas and were given a golden ticket. This ticket served as their pass to get into the kindergarten common area. As students entered the area, their tickets were punched just like in the story. When all the kindergarteners arrived, Principal Dr. Dil Uswatte read the book. Students also enjoyed chocolate milk and donut holes. received a small bell to wear around At the end of the day, each student his or her neck. 40

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Fifth grader becomes published author Prince of Peace (PoP) fifth grade student Jeffrey Satchwell is now a published author. He was selected by Storyworks magazine as a winner in their “Pet Rat Contest.” Satchwell created a well-written and convincing letter explaining why one should get a pet rat. His teacher, Laurie Jones, incorporated the Scholastic contest into her curriculum as a writing assignment after her class read the book “Can I Keep Him” by Steven Kellogg. In this book, the main character keeps trying to find a type of pet that his mother will allow him to keep. “At PoP, we want our students to write clearly, creatively, purposefully and often,” Jones says. “Using literature as a basis for this activity stimulated the students’ imaginations. We are so proud of Jeffrey for being a Storyworks winner, and his recognition has fueled other students’ motivation to write. We know creativity can be gloriously messy, and Jeffrey’s house will be, too, if his parents really do get him that pet rat he requested in his persuasive paragraph.” The young PoP author received a writing journal from the magazine as his prize.

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Simmons Synergy show choir wins awards Simmons Middle School Synergy show choir swept the awards at the Capital City Classic show choir competition in Montgomery on Jan. 30. Twelve choirs from across the state and southeast competed. Simmons not only won their division, but they also had the highest composite score of all 12 choirs. They came away with “Best Visual” award (choreography, costumes, props, backdrops, etc.) and the “Best Show Design” award. With choreography

by Delle Kincaid, drama coach; amazing artwork by Carrie McGrann, art teacher; careful and tireless dedication from choir director Dan Cater, and support from administration and teachers, Simmons has given their students the best possible environment to express themselves and achieve success as well. Cater chose the name “Synergy” because it means “the interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements.” March 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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It took the family six months to transform the home into what it is today.

home can be a comforting place to spend time with family and create memories. As people get older, however, they normally have to leave where they grew up behind – but not for one local resident. Anna King Chatterton grew up in Hoover. After college, marriage and a few years out of state, Anna and her husband, Marcus, decided to move back to Alabama. Their first home after moving back was in McCalla where Marcus, a Captain in the Marine Corps, continued law school. After three years in McCalla, the couple started looking at the possibility of moving to Hoover. Ironically, the couple found a great home only 12 doors down from Anna’s childhood home. Anna, Marcus and their first child, Ian, moved in 2009. “We knew we wanted to move back to Hoover, specifically Bluff Park, to raise our family,” Anna says. “Because Marcus’s family moved frequently while he was growing up, we wanted our family to have the stability that I enjoyed growing up in Hoover.” The Chattertons enjoy their Bluff Park home and the many conveniences the community offers. “We are walking distance from Moss Rock Preserve, which we visit as much as we can,” Anna says. The family grew with two more precious additions: Owen, 5 years old, and Ethan, 19 months old. “We love our home, but with three small children, outgrowing this home was inevitable,” Anna says. “We weren’t sure if we were going to add on or move but then a different opportunity presented itself.” That opportunity came in the form of Anna’s parents deciding they wanted to downsize. “They offered us their house, and although we weren’t quite ready to move, it was a great offer, and the house offered March 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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ABOVE: They renovated the kitchen to include more countertop space, a larger gas range and a prep sink. LEFT: Anna and Marcus Chatterton say they moved to Hoover, in part, because they knew it would be a good place to raise their children.

enough growing room for all of us,” Anna says. Moving your family into your childhood home may seem like a difficult task both emotionally and physically, but the Chattertons found a way to turn Anna’s childhood home into the family home she and her husband plan to raise their family and grow together in. There were no issues with the “bones” of the house, but the 39-year-old house needed updates and a minor reconfiguration to modernize it. “I had some ideas in my head of what I wanted, especially moving the staircase that went down to the basement and doing a complete overhaul of the kitchen,” Anna says. Other updates include adding a second garage door, redesigning the fireplace area and turning a downstairs garage area into a game room. The Chattertons worked with a contractor to make their vision a reality. The couple also worked with registered interior designer Lori Green to design and lay out a new modern kitchen. March 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: One of their projects included redesigning the fireplace area. The kitchen is now an open space that flows into the family room. There’s plenty of space out back for the boys to play. What once could have been a main-level garage is now a game room for the entire family.

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Marcus looked forward to having a more functional kitchen, and the current layout did not lend itself to the amount of cooking he loves to do. “We knew we were going to do a total overhaul of the kitchen and completely gut it and start fresh,” Anna says. “Cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.” The old kitchen was “functional” for basic cooking, but Marcus knew he wanted more countertop space, storage space, a much larger gas range and a prep sink along with double ovens. Green was able to design the kitchen to incorporate all of Marcus’s ideas. The kitchen is now open to the family room and allows for more flowing lines. “We love it, and — Anna Chatterton Marcus loves to cook in it,” Anna says. Another favorite area in their new home is an enclosed space that, at one time, might have been a main-level garage. But the Chattertons made it into a game room. They did not change much with this space except for the access door. “It is a great place for the kids to play and have their friends over,” Anna says. “We added a door through our dining room, plus a stair landing area. Now there is access from inside the main portion of the house. That’s been one of the most useful things we did.”

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Marcus and Anna Chatterton, along with their three sons – Owen, Ian and Ethan – have transformed the home into the perfect family space.

About 2 feet of space was lost from the family room with the kitchen renovation, but the family room still has a cozy feel while having plenty of room for the family’s needs. Another change came with the staircases. Stairs to the basement and stairs to the bedrooms on the main level did not occupy the same vertical space. “We wanted to have the stairs occupy the same space, which would allow more room,” Anna says. To the left of the fireplace in the family room was a space to store firewood. The space also had a hearth and the whole thing took up an entire wall. “Firewood storage and hearth was somewhat inefficient space for us, so we decided to knock that part out and make it a built-in bookshelf with a cabinet underneath,” Anna says. The space is now optimized for storage. The Chattertons say they are thankful to Anna’s parents who made it possible for them to be able to move into the house and for such a wonderful contractor and designer. The total construction process took six months, but to the Chattertons, it was all worth it. “We hope to live in this house for many, many more years. We love the finished product, and everyone who knew what the house looked like when I lived here as a kid can’t believe what it looks like now, ” Anna says. “It is nice to live in the home I grew up in, but it is also wonderful to have been able to make enough changes to make it ours.” n March 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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New bakery offers grain-free alternatives WRITTEN BY HEATHER JONES SKAGGS PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

LEFT: Elizabeth Wood opened Consider it Joy Baking, which sells gluten- and grain-free baked goods.

hat started as a change to her family’s diet has blossomed into a fully functional bakery and new adventure for Elizabeth Wood, owner of Consider it Joy Baking in Bluff Park’s Shades Mountain Plaza. After her oldest son developed health issues doctors could not keep under control, Wood looked to the families’ diet to try and find relief for her son. “The dietary change was a last ditch effort, and since it was so extreme, I felt like our whole family needed to be on board,” she says. The entire Wood family – including her husband, Jason, and children, Isaac and Matthew – went from a diet of processed foods to a completely Paleo diet.

The change not only helped their son, but the rest of the family also experienced improved health. The medical necessity for the diet led Wood to dive into learning a completely new way of cooking and preparing foods. “I had to educate myself about a new world of ingredients and food preparation,” she says. “During that time, I came across a Bible verse in the book of James: ‘When you are faced with troubles, consider it an opportunity for great joy.’ At the time, I had a hard time believing that.” She slowly learned how to manage this new lifestyle and began to enjoy it. She also pulled from that Bible verse when naming her bakery. March 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Wood’s chocolatechip blondies, which are made with almond butter and honey, are a customer favorite. Her apple cinnamon muffins are always a hit with customers. Wood uses fresh ingredients to make her baked goods, like rosemary crackers. For chocolate lovers, she makes raw brownie bites.

Consider it Joy Baking opened its doors to an eager crowd in January. The grab-andgo grain-free bakery moved into a space previously occupied by Ashley Macs. “It was truly exciting when I found out that a commercial kitchen space was coming available in Bluff Park. It is the community I call home, and it feels like this is where I am supposed to be,” Wood says. Since opening, the savvy baker has found herself selling and quickly restocking almost all of the baked goods. The bakery offers a spread of delicious and healthy baked goods like muffins, cookies, crackers, granola, waffles, brownies and blondies. “Even the pickiest kids love the flourless chocolate-chip blondies,” Wood says. Her blondies are made with almond butter and honey.

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For those looking for a high-protein snack, Wood has just the treat. She calls it a monster cookie, and it’s made with almond butter, coconut oil, nuts and seeds. She also makes cakes and cupcakes for special order, along with seasonal items. If someone is new to grain-free eating, Wood prepares sample packs with different varieties of baked goods. Axana Foster of Better Bites LLC in Homewood also stocks delicious lunches like chicken, salmon and garden salads at the bakery. The two are hoping to add hot lunch options at a later date. Because none of the ingredients used in Wood’s kitchen contain wheat, corn or soy, there are no dangers of cross-contamination, a concern to those with food allergies – especially those living with Celiac disease.

“I use nutrient-dense ingredients like almond and coconut, and I sweeten naturally with honey and pure maple syrup – no artificial colors or refined sugars here,” Wood says. “That’s a big draw for a lot of people. There is also the option of weekly ordering and pickup for my customers, especially those who try to stick to a glutenor grain-free diet.” The only exception for the allergy conscious are nuts. While nut-free items are part of the menu, the bakery does use almond flour and nuts as a staple in other items. For that reason, those with tree-nut allergies should note that all baked goods have been made using equipment that is shared with tree nuts. While this new bakery certainly offers great shopping options for those with food allergies and intolerances, visitors don’t have to be on a special diet to enjoy all of the tasty goodies. “While some of my customers are coming because of their dietary restrictions, most people are just excited March 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

to have found a place that bakes delicious, kid-friendly food with wholesome, real ingredients,” Wood says. “I couldn’t have asked for a friendlier, more supportive location than Bluff Park. I feel tremendously lucky to live and work here.” Her family is also elated with the response from the community. “My kids are incredibly proud,” she says. “They love to talk the bakery up to their friends, which is adorable.” Woods plans to offer classes that relate to a Paleo, grain-free lifestyle at the bakery in the future. “I want to arm people with ideas, information and even recipes to get them and their kids on the right path,” Wood says. The bakery is located at 759 Shades Mountain Plaza. It is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information on Consider it Joy Baking, visit Consideritjoybaking.com or Facebook.com/mydeliciousgrainfreelife. n LEFT: Wood creates a variety of muffin flavors, including banana blueberry and apple cinnamon.

SHE HOLDS THE HOUSE RECORD FOR “MOST STATE CAPITALS RECALLED IN FIVE MINUTES” AND “BIGGEST HOLE DUG IN THE BACKYARD FOR NO APPARENT REASON.” and at Children’s of Alabama we want to see every child grow up and live to their fullest potential. That’s why we recruit, train and retain the most inquiring minds, the most skilled hands and the most compassionate hearts in pediatric medicine.

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The Birmingham Barons to Sponsor March 19 Luncheon SEC Ofﬁcial Steve Shaw to Speak

The Birmingham Barons Baseball Club is our sponsor for the March 19 Luncheon, and has invited Steve Shaw, Coordinator of Officials for both the Southeastern Conference and the Sun Belt Conference as our speaker. Steve Shaw has just completed his 4th season as Coordinator of Football Officials for the Southeastern Conference (2011 2014) and has assumed leadership of the Sun Belt Conference football officiating program beginning in 2014. Steve was selected as only the 7th Coordinator of Football Officials for the SEC. These selections come after completing 15 years as an on field Referee in the SEC. Since becoming a member of the SEC Officiating staff, he was selected for fourteen Post Season assignments, and was the only

Referee in the BCS era Officials Association to work TWO National and worked the 1991 Championship games. Class 6A Alabama State Overall he worked eight Championship Game. BCS Bowls and four Steve has received SEC Championship various officiating awards including the “Rush Games. The two National Championship Lester Silver Dollar games were the 2000 Award.” He served Sugar Bowl (Virginia four years on the Board of Directors for the Tech vs. Florida State) Steve Shaw, and the 2005 Orange National Association of Coordinator of Officials Southeastern Conference Sports Officials (NASO), Bowl (Oklahoma vs. USC). Overall he worked and Sun Belt Conference serving as Chairman 2011 - 2012. He three Rose Bowls, two Fiesta Bowls, two Orange Bowls and currently serves the NCAA as Chair one Sugar Bowl. He also worked the of the CCA National Mechanics 2001 Gator and the 2003 Sun Bowl. Committee and is a member of the Football Rules Editorial SubHe had previously worked NCAA committee. He is on the Board games as a member of the Gulf of Directors for FCA for Central South Conference for six seasons. Alabama. Steve worked High School Steve is married to the former football for 14 seasons (1981 - 1994) with the Birmingham Football See LUNCHEON on page 4

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Coffee & Contacts Schedule 7:30-9:00 a.m. • Second Thursday of each month March 12, 2015 — Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel April 9, 2015 — Birmingham Allergy & Asthma May 14, 2015 — Morningside of Riverchase

September 10, 2015 — Hampton Inn-Eagle Point October 8, 2015 — Charter Media November 12, 2015 — Benton Nissan of Hoover

June 11, 2015 — Burkeís Outlet December 10, 2015 — Available July 9, 2015 — Samaritan Counseling Center

January-December 2016 — Available

Joe Thomas, left, of Capstone Financial Group, was recognized by 2014 Chamber President Jason Cobb at the January Chamber Luncheon as the outstanding Ambassador of the Year for 2014 for his outstanding activities, involvement and contributions during the year for the Chamber. He accumulated more points for his activities than any other ambassador, barely beating out runner up Peter Northcott of LAH Real Estate. This award was sponsored by Outback Steakhouse, with a $100.00 gift certificate. He also came through with enough points to win the Ambassador of the 4th Quarter, by sponsoring several new members. That award is also sponsored by Outback Steakhouse, who provided another $60.00 in gift certificates.

August 13, 2015 — T. Fox Salon

Luncheon Sponsorships Third Thursday of each month March 19, 2015 — Birmingham Barons

Credit Union May 21, 2015 — Office Depot

April 16, 2015 — Alabama Telco

Business After Hours Schedule 5:30-7:00 p.m. • Fourth Thursday of each month March 26, 2015 — Tom William BMW

July 23, 2015 — The Oaks on Parkwood

April 23, 2015 — Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

August 27, 2015 — Hyatt Place - Inverness

May 28, 2015 — Outback Steakhouse

September 24, 2015 — Available October 22, 2015 — Available

June 25, 2015 — Aldridge Gardens

November-December — none held

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Joel Smith, left, of Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall (Hendrick Chevrolet and Hendrick Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram on Montgomery Highway in Hoover), was recognized as the Board Member of the Year by 2014 Chamber President Jason Cobb at the January 15 Chamber Luncheon for his contributions to the chamber. Joel, through his company, was the Presenting Sponsor of the Inaugural Forks & Corks Gala in October, and the Luncheon and Breakfast Sponsor of the Chamber’s 19th Annual Golf Tournament. In addition, he is a member of the Presidents Circle on the Board of Trustees, and has a Trustee membership through Hendrick Chevrolet. The award was sponsored by Outback Steakhouse with a $100.00 gift card.

Glenn Lewis, left, of Redshift Creative, was recognized as the Outstanding Member of the Year by 2014 Chamber President Jason Cobb at the January Chamber Luncheon for his contributions to the Chamber. Glenn has been active since joining the chamber over a year ago, but was most instrumental in helping with the Inaugural Forks & Corks Gala in October. With his help, the Gala raised over $30,000.00, with most of that to go for scholarships in 2015-16. The award was sponsored by Outback Steakhouse with a $100.00 gift card. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Friday, January 23, 2015 at the all new McDonald’s Restaurant at 5170 Medford Drive in Hoover, 35226. This is in the new development across John Hawkins Parkway from The Grove Shopping Center at I-459 (Exit 10) and Highway 150. Shown cutting the ribbon is Rick Hanna, Jr., and Owner Rick Hanna, as his other son, Payne Hanna holds the bow. They were joined by dozens of McDonald’s corporate associates and Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. This McDonald’s can be reached at (205) 482-6740. All attendees were treated with anything they wanted to order from the menu!

José Rivera-Crespo of Outback Steakhouse, left, was recognized by 2014 Chamber President Jason Cobb with a new award, the Outstanding Restaurant of the Year. José, as Proprietor of Outback Steakhouse in Hoover, sponsors most of the year-end awards with gift certificates; provides gift certificates for the chamber’s luncheon speaker each month; for anyone bringing in a specific number of new members each month; and hosts one of the most popular and well-attended Business after Hours events each year with incredible appetizers and many door prizes. This award was sponsored by Hyatt Regency-the Wynfrey Hotel, with a onenight stay at their great hotel with breakfast for two.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the all new Aspire Physical Recover Center at Hoover, at 575 southland Drive in Hoover, 35226. This is in the new development near the interchange of I-65 South and Montgomery Highway, near the new Bojangles and Northern Tool. Shown cutting the ribbon is Executive Director Nick Beckham, and CEO/President Norman Estes, as Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey holds the bow. To the right of Mayor Ivey are Hoover City Councilman Brian Skelton, Alabama State Senator Jabo Waggoner, former Alabama State Representative Paul DeMarco, and Marketing Director Anna Rush. They were joined by dozens of vendors, corporate associates and Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. Aspire Physical Recover Center at Hoover can be reached at (205) 721-6200, or www.aspireathoover.com . All attendees were treated an incredible array of appetizers! 2015 President Joe Thomas, right, presented a Gavel Plaque to outgoing Chamber President Jason Cobb at the January 15 Chamber Luncheon. Jason actually served two full years as Chamber President, 2013 and 2014, since the person scheduled to be president in 2014 retired from his job and consequently resigned from the chamber board of directors.

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Thank You, Board of Trustees The Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees Jerry Cross, Chairman, Jefferson County EIDA* Terri Q. Williams, AT&T Alabama* Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union* Lisa Worley, Anchor Insurance Agency* Dale Benton, Benton Nissan of Hoover John Lyda, Blue Cross and Blue Shield A.W. Bolt, Bolt Law Office* Ken Leatherwood, Bright House Networks Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center Gary Wright, Cadence Bank Lori D. Moler, Children’s of Alabama* Gregg Maercker, First Commercial Bank David Bradley, Health 1 Consulting* Mark Garnett, HealthSpring of Alabama, Inc. Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall Dominic Buompastore, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Henry King, King Acura Joe McGee, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff, Marriott International, Inc. Dan Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis Insurance* Richard Head, RE/MAX Advantage* Chris Leech, Regions Financial Charlie Conklin, Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing Tim Prince, Hoover’s Magazine, Shelby County Reporter Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group* Bill Stoeffhaas, Style Advertising* Dan Ellis, TASC* Khaled Sakalla, President, Virginia College

The Board of Trustees Mike Murphy, ABC 33/40 Television Pete Gagliano, ADT Security Systems Carol Adkins, Adkins OnTime Electric Steve Swofford, Alabama Credit Union Kelvin Johnson, Alabama Gas Corporation/Alagasco Timothy C. Lee, M.D., MPH, Alabama Heart & Vascular, P.C. Ashley Robinett, Alabama Power Company Jabo Waggoner, Alabama Senate Majority Leader, District Sixteen Jack Williams, Alabama State Representative Linda Cencula, Avadian Credit Union Steve Nix, AlaTrust Credit Union Jimese Harkley, America’s First Federal Credit Union Felicia Fortune, American Family Care Randy Johansen, American Family Care Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank Robert P. (Rob) Fowler, Balch & Bingham LLP Deborah Stephens, Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Ken Crow, Belk Patty Barron, P.E., Birmingham Water Works Leanne Messer, Brookdale Place University Park Evelyn Phillips, Bryant Bank Bud Cason, Bud’s Best Cookies Ryan Blackenburg, C B & S Bank King Demontluzin, Chateau Vestavia Retirement Community Morris Jackson, Chick-Fil-A Mike Warren, Children’s of Alabama Bobby Haynes, Costco Wholesale Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation Earl Davis, David Likis Financial, LLC

David Roberson, Drummond Company Ricky Brooks, Express Oil Robert W. Noah, Fortis Institute Cody Burns, FOX 6 WBRC Debbie Hultquist, Fresenius Medical Care Terry Turner, J. D., Gentle, Turner & Sexton Sandy King, Goldís Gym Tom Kent, Golden Living Center Hal Humphrey, P.E., Gresham, Smith and Partners Wes Teague, Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Neil Thakor, Holiday Inn - Hoover Neal Harris, The Home DepotInverness Mark Hamilton, The Home DepotRiverchase Teressa Eades, Homewood SuitesRiverchase Natalia Hawthorne, Hoover Tactical Firearms Beverly Meadors, IberiaBank Richard Bishop, ITT Technical Institute Amy Strayer, Jason’s Deli Buddy Sutter, Jefferson Credit Union Tony Cooper, Jimmie Hale Mission P J Kimball, La Petite Academy Callie Simmons, Lakeview Estates Assisted Living Dr. Lawrence Lemak, Lemak Sports Medicine Dwight Burrell, Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln Keith Pennington, Medical West Bridget Baughan, McDonald’s David W. Cowan, DMD, North Shelby Dental Studio David Brown, Office Depot José Rivera-Crespo, Outback Steakhouse James Jerome, PNC Bank

Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Thomas A. Martin, Riverchase Galleria Andy Davis, St. Vincentís Health System Leanne Graham, Sam’s Club Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Schaeffer Eye Centers Huck McElveen, Servpro of Birmingham Brian McDuff, Signature Homes Khristi Doss Driver, Southern Company Clarence “Brother” Moss, Steak ‘N Shake Danny Braden, Tameron Automotive Alain Gallet, Terracon Roberto Rodriguez, Trash Taxi Alice Johnson, Trinity Medical Center Chris Breeding, The University of Phoenix Dave Wilson, UPS Stan Banks, Virginia College Online Melissa Patton, Von Maur Mike Chandler, Walmart Neighborhood Market-Lorna Road Jamie Lipscomb, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 150 Glenn Smith, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 280 Charles Waldrep, Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC Alison Lindsay, WIAT-42 News Ronald Jackson, Williams Scotsman Kevin Roberts, Windstream Russell Pate, Zaxby’s

Bridget Baughan McDonald’s www.mcdonalds.com

Kevin Roberts Windstream www.windstream.com

Mark Hamilton The Home Depot www.homedepot.com

*Designates a Past President of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce 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.

Luncheon: continued from page 1 Jamelle Kabase. They are residents of Shoal Creek and are active members of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. To attend this March 19 Chamber Luncheon, please make your reservations no later than Monday, March 16, 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, payable at the door. Cancellations are accepted until the morning of the luncheon, but those who make reservations and simply do not attend will be

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invoiced, since a meal will have been ordered for them at their request. The Hoover Country Club is located at 3140 Club Drive, Hoover AL 35226. Phone 822-0647. www. hoovercountryclub.org.

Upcoming Events

March and April 2015 FEBRUARY February 24 12:00 Noon. Minority Business Council Meeting Brown Bag Luncheon Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome. February 26: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Residence Inn by Marriott - Hoover, 2725 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244. Contact Janet Hartmann at 733-1655 or janet.hartmann@marriott.com for information. MARCH March 5 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee Meeting at Chamber Office. March 12: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Hyatt-Regency Birmingham The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244. Call 987-1600 or www.hyattregencywynfrey.com for information. March 18 4:30. Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! March 19: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, March 16. 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 $22.00 without reservations. Lisa@hooverchamber.org March 24 12:00 Noon. Minority Business Council Meeting Brown Bag Luncheon Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome. March 26: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Tom Williams BMW, 1000 Tom Williams Way, Birmingham 35210 (Grants Mill Road Exit 27 off I-459). Contact Jeannie Swan at 541-0000 or jeannie.swan@tomwillimsbmw.com for information. APRIL April 2 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee Meeting at Chamber Office.

make reservations by Monday, April 13. 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 $22.00 without reservations. Lisa@ hooverchamber.org April 23 5:30-7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Parkway, Suite 100 Hoover 35226. Contact Brianna Panos at brianna.panos@gmail. com or call 637-3036. www. vecchiabirmingham.com April 28: 12:00 Noon. Minority Business Council Meeting Brown Bag Luncheon Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome.

April 9: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists, 254 Inverness Center Drive, Hoover 35242. Contact Jan Gibson at jan@birminghamallergy. com or call 943-1197. www. birminghamallergy.com April 15 4:30 Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! April 16: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please

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Hoover Chamber Officers and Board of Directors

Joe Thomas, Capstone Financial Group, 2015 President

Patty Barron, Birmingham Water Works

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

Paul Dangel Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel

Joel Smith, Hoover Hendrick Auto Mall, Second Vice President

Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank

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

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group, Secretary

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

Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Services

Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union, Immediate Past President

Ira Levine, CCIM, Levine & Associates

Lori Schommer, City of Hoover, City Liaison

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

Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center

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.

New Members — December 2014 Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Hoover Anna Rush - 392-0231

Message Point Media Jason Boner - 999-4712

RealtySouth Kelli Gunnells, Realtor - 281-8545

Holiday Inn Express- Hwy 119 Paula Johnston - 987-8888

Moe’s Southwest Grill Catering Leslie Barr, Catering Director 427-8083

Sola Salon - Inverness King Rogers - 440-2664

Kidder Financial Woody Woodruff, CFP, CRPC 980-9991

MortgageBanc/Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Pam Koehler - 919-1490

Landscape Associates, Inc. Steve Fullenwider, CFO - 481-0876

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State Farm Insurance-Mandy Pilgreen Agency Mandy Pilgreen, Agent - 396-5218 The Mortgage Company DeAndrea Pickens - 979-0006

SPOTTED Hoover Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours The Hoover Chamber of Commerce hosted its Business After Hours at the Inverness Holiday Inn Express on Jan. 22. (Photos by Molly Davidson) Ira Levine and Lisa Dunbar

Lynn Ray and Rhett Callis

Debbie Asay, April DeLuca and Ernie Jonseof

Glenn Lewis and Laura Robinson

Scott Sanders and Scott Shinbaum

Verona Petite, Tammy Hammond and Nicole Dobbins

Jeff Brown and Chris Greene

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New Member Social The Hoover Senior Center held its New Member Social on Jan. 13. (Photos Contributed) Capt. Robert and Carol Beaty

Anne Robinson

Barbara Zuniga and Robin Wood

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Francine Pearson and Karen Schwelling

Sylvia Wiseman and Bridget Wilson

Propagator’s Club Wine Reception The Propagator’s Club heard from photographer Beth Maynor Young during the wine reception Jan. 8 at Aldridge Gardens (Photos by Lauren Dowdle) Ann Davis with Patricia and Richard Ryel

Lois Chaplin, Beth Maynor Young and Tynette Lynch

Tom and Phyllis Davis with Beth and Dr. Alan Thompson

Ed and Suzie Powers

Billy Pennington and Mark Davis

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Rosewood featuring Jason Bailey The Hoover Library hosted Birmingham-based acoustic trio Rosewood featuring Jason Bailey on Jan. 29. (Photos by Laurel Cousins)

William and Julie Harris

Cal and June Hyer

Diane and Don Marks

Angel and Ava Grace Griffith

Cheryl and Richard Cottrill

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Risa Saneshima and Victoria Smith

Lisa Davis and Stan Putnam

Grant Logsdon and Wayne Hogg

Kim Lucas and Yvette Heath

Ann Bozeman and Jim Clark

Liz Entrekin

Pat Wilks

Marion Fite

Charles Thompson

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Greystone’s Big Break Premier The Greystone Golf and Country Club hosted a viewing party for “Big Break the Palm Beaches,” which features Greystone’s Zach Portemont, on the Golf Channel on Feb. 2. (Photos by Molly Davidson)

Bob and Christina Sligh

Jim, Charlene and Nick Dunlap with Landon and Hayden Carner

Murray and Suzanne Hasinoff

Deanna and Mike Natale

Marianthi and John Hayden

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Hal and Brenda McKewen

Beau and Sloan Beard

JT and Zach Portemont

Ray and Glenda Etheredge

Vintage Interiors Antiques & Gifts

Ray Etheredge, Al Del Greco and Charlotte Culton

2838 Pelham Parkway 205-620-1900

Kendra Wright, Danielle Sullivan and Anna Shinn

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Alabama Baseball Scrimmage The Alabama baseball team played a scrimmage game at the Hoover Met Jan. 31. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

Rachel DeBenedetto, Randi Pugh and Haley Jones

Tucker and Blake Stephens

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Michael Purser and Jackson Prickett

Emily, Mark and Sam Carter

Case Lightsey and Roy Jones

Hoover High Wrestling

Suzie, Caroline and David Nichols

Kara and Kathryn Brooks

Micah and Takisha Bagley

Carson Luke and Senna House

The Hoover High School varsity football team accepted the 7A Football State Championship and MaxPreps Tour trophies on Jan. 29. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

Josh Hall and Austyn Hampton

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McDonald’s Ribbon Cutting Hoover Chamber of Commerce members held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Crossings’ McDonald’s on Jan. 23. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

Bill Powell and Tammie Howard

April Deluca and Mary Perry

Payne Hanna, Rick Hanna Jr. and Rick Hanna Sr.

Andrea Sledge and Dennis LeBlanc

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Rick Hanna Jr. and Kasey Burleson

Trisston Wright Burrows and Harry Horner

Pam Koehler and Mike Covey

Rihan Jamil, Joe Thomas and Jerome Morgan Jr.

Judy Stokes, Amy Ramsey and Molly Champion

Joi Brown and Dale Thornton

Ira Levine and Bruce McMellon

Katy Watts and Evelyn McSwain

Peter Northcott, Ryan Blackenburg and Brian Baulch

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Greystone Ladies Luncheon The Greystone Ladies Club held a luncheon at the Founders Clubhouse on Jan. 14. Members participated in a painting session and enjoyed waffles, eggs Benedict with grilled asparagus and strawberry cheesecake. (Photos by Emily Sparacino)

Robin Lee and Donna Urrutia

Trudy Baughan and Krystal Phillips

Sylvia Stagner and Rebecca Hamrick

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SPOTTED Beth Yoder, Jeannie Johnson, Ann Layne and Hiltrud Hollibaugh

Wilma Thompson, Beth Yoder and Shirl Ward

Alicia Cuevas and Julie Kim

Jackie McAtee and Sandra Battles

DESCENDED FROM HEROES They came from all walks of life, from rural farms, from small towns to big cities, to answer their country’s call. — Senator Bob Dole

Alicia Cuevas and Julie Kim

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Carole Marks and Denise Tassone

Charlene Ryan and Joyce Vasha

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Hoover Historical Society Archivist Jim Baggett spoke with the Hoover Historical Society at the Hoover Public Library on Jan. 20. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

Betty Tucker

Ellen and Frank Wall

Ginger Cummings and Jim Lyons

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Debbie Burtnett and Pam Thompson

Becky Ferguson and Rosemarie Nelson

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Anita Dillon and Carolyn Kolar

Betty Bentley Howard

Tilla Marshall

Mary John James and Inez McCollum

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Horticulturalist Jason Powell from Petals from the Past in Jemison presented a program about winter gardening techniques at a Highland Lakes Gardening Club on Jan. 22. (Photos by Emily Sparacino)

Bellann Fitts, Sue Comeaux and Joy Stinson

Liz Jones and Vicki Everett

Joy Stinson and Jason Powell

Kathy Banks and Phyllis Weaver

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Myra Elliott and Sharon Hauser

Elizabeth Paddock and Sue Comeaux

Mary Ray and Sue Friend

March 1 Alabama Baseball

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•Hoover Metropolitan Stadium•

The University of Alabama’s baseball team will play Louisiana-Lafayette at 1 p.m. Hoover Metropolitan Stadium is located at 100 Ben Chapman Drive in Hoover. For ticket information, go to Rolltide. com.

March 2 Friends of the Hoover Library •Hoover Public Library•

Storyteller and Alabama native Leonard Lee Smith will explore the humor and pathos of Southern family life from the Great Depression to the present at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at 9:45 a.m. For more information, call 444-7840.

Gardening in Small Spaces •Hoover Public Library•

From pots to straw bales, on patios or in the yard,

Gardening in Small Spaces

learn how to grow where you are at 6:30 p.m. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will present the program. For more information, call 4447840.

March 3 Early Birds - Let’s Eat! •Hoover Public Library•

Join Ms. Polly for 20 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children birth to 12 months and their caregivers at 10 a.m. Register each week.

March 5

Vulcan Eejits •Hoover Public Library•

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with Vulcan Eejits, a Celtic trio featuring fiddle, guitar, flute and vocals at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and will be held in the Library Plaza.

March 7 Hoover Historical Society Open House •Hoover Archives•

The Hoover Historical Society plans to write a second history book about Hoover, to be ready for the city’s 50th anniversary in 2017. The group encourages residents to donate or loan photographs and documents relating to Hoover’s history to the archives in preparation for the book. For more information, visit Hooverhistoricalsociety.org.

Arbor Day •Aldridge Gardens•

Paws in the Garden

information, call 6828019 or email info@ aldridgegardens.com.

March 9 “More Than a Game” •Hoover Public Library•

This film looks back at the early triumphs of NBA great LeBron James and his high school teammates. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served (PG, 100 minutes). The film will be shown at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 444-7840.

Strings & Things Showcase •Hoover Senior Center•

The Strings & Things Showcase will be held at the center, located at 400 Municipal Drive in Hoover. For more information, call 739-6700.

Trivia Night •Beef ‘O’ Brady’s•

Aldridge Gardens will celebrate Arbor Day by giving away trees, sharing planting information and recognizing student essay winners. For more

Round up your friends and join the Hoover Public Library at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s at The Grove (5519 Grove Boulevard). The event is free and starts at 7 p.m.

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Helping Hands •Hoover Public Library•

Drop in any time between 3 and 8:30 p.m. to make newspaper rolls for a local humane society. For more information, call 444-7840.

March 10 Write Club: Flash Fiction Night •Hoover Public Library•

Come enjoy the local writing talent of Write Club members as they do readings of their works in the Library Theatre at 6 p.m. The event is free.

March 12 Bring Home the Memories •Hoover Public Library•

Travel photographer Virginia Jones presents tips to capture the best memories of people’s trips at 2 p.m. For more information, call 4447840.

March 14 Purl @ the Plaza •Hoover Public Library•

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Join old friends and make new March 21 ones at this crafty meeting of Paws in the all fiber enthusiasts. Bring Gardens your yarn and knit, crochet or •Aldridge Gardens• embroider with us at 3 p.m. Bring a furry friend to the The event is free. For more event. For more information, information, call 444-7840. call 682-8019 or email info@aldridgegardens.com.

March 16 Neuroscience Cafe: Alzheimer’s Disease •Hoover Public Library•

The program will be presented by the UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center at 6:30 p.m. The event is free. For more information, call 444-7840.

March 17 Hoover Historical Society meeting •Hoover Public Library•

The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. featuring speaker Bill Rambo, director of the Confederate Memorial Park, who will speak on horses and war. For more information, visit Hooverhistoricalsociety. org.

March 22 Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Southern Song •Hoover Public Library•

Frye Gaillard, Patti Callahan Henry and Anne E. DeChant take to the stage to perform and discuss songwriting from a uniquely Southern perspective. The event is free and will be at the Library Plaza. For more information, call 444-7840.

March 28 Members Only Guided Bird Walk •Aldridge Gardens•

It’s the first Members Only Guided Bird Walk of the 2015 season. Join leaders Dr. Richard and Patricia Ryel to walk the Gardens and take in the sights and sounds of birds migrating through the area from 8 to 10 a.m. In 2014, attendees saw more than 60 different species. As always, the Members Only Guided Bird Walks are free but are limited to 15 people, so those who want to attend need to pre-register.

Color Me Rad 5K •Hoover Metropolitan Stadium•

Color Me Rad 5K

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Participants will enjoy a 5K from 9 a.m. until noon where they will get covered in bright colors and enjoy music, contests and a good

time with friends and family. For more information, visit the Colormerad.com.

Walk to End Lupus Now •Veterans Park•

Be part of the Lupus Foundation of America’s Walk to End Lupus Now event in Birmingham and help take steps to raise money for lupus research and education programs while increasing awareness of lupus and rallying public support for those who suffer from it. Visit Kintera.org to register for the walk event. For more information, email Katelyn Slaughter at katelyn. slaughter@lupusmidsouth.org.

Still the Boss: How Women Business Owners Can Grow Their Business •Hoover Public Library•

The sequel to the wildly popular program, “It’s Not Bossy If You’re the Boss,” will focus on what women need to do to take their business to the next level. The program will start at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 4447816.

March 29 Out of the Whole Cloth: The Life of Bettye Kimbrell •Hoover Public Library•

Author Joyce Cauthen joins Kimbrell for a discussion of her life and work, followed by a brief craft demonstration, at 2:30 p.m. A book signing will follow. For more information, call 444-7840.

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why I love Hoover

‘Hoover has pretty much everything a person could want in a suburban city.’

Hoover resident since 1994, Congressman Gary Palmer was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives for Alabama’s 6th Congressional District this year. He led the Alabama Policy Institute (API), a research and education organization, for 24 years. Palmer and his wife, Ann, have three children: Claire, Kathleen and Rob. Q: Why did you decide to run for Congress? A: I had initially decided not to. When I told Ann I wasn’t going to run, I expected her to be relieved. Instead, she challenged me, saying I had said for years that one of the biggest problems for the country was that we can’t get good people to run for office. And she asked me how could I expect others to run if I wouldn’t? At that point, I knew I had to.

country. I’ve been in the policy debate for a long time, but this is the first time I’ve been involved first hand. I’ve gone from making suggestions to making decisions.

and an outstanding quality of life. And Hoover has the Golden Rule, my favorite barbeque restaurant.

Q: What is something not many people know about you? A: As a candidate, you pretty much Q: What has been the biggest tell everything about yourself transition into your new role? that you want people to know. A: Not being in control of That said, most people might not my schedule. Being on three committees, four counting the Policy know that prior to the Alabama Committee, I literally need to be two Policy Institute, I worked as a cost or three places at once. But I have an engineer for two major engineering companies: Combustion Engineering outstanding staff that does a great and later Rust Engineering. Q: How did you feel when you heard job keeping me well prepared and keeping me on schedule. you won the election? Q: Who is your role model, and A: I felt a deep sense of why? Q: Why do you love Hoover? responsibility that I owe to do my A: Certainly one would be my dad. A: Hoover has pretty much best to represent the 6th District everything a person could want in a Even though he only had about an well and to do all I can to get our eighth grade education, he was one suburban city. The city does a great nation back on the right track. job in providing city services, and it of the most intelligent men I have is evident that the people who work ever known. He had a great work Q: What is your favorite part about ethic, and people liked him. for the city have a high degree of your job? professionalism and take great pride Sen. Jeff Sessions has also been a A: Having a direct impact on the in their work. We have good schools role model. n important policy debates in our 82

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