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Local treats inside You won’t find any monsters, ghosts or jack-o’-lanterns as you read through the issue this month. But, there are stories that might startle and (pleasantly) surprise you. To bring attention to October’s Dyslexia Awareness Month in Alabama, I wanted to share the struggles and successes people in Hoover have experienced with this disorder. Their stories range from a child learning to overcome his obstacles to a political figure who hasn’t let his own reading and spelling issues get in the way of his career path. But, there’s still a long way to go to educate people about dyslexia. I was startled to find out Alabama doesn’t recognize this disorder in

schools — although there are some exceptions around the state — making this awareness month even more important. Read about those living with dyslexia and what resources are available to them on page 26. As for my pleasant surprise, turn to page 8 and read about the Ms. Alabama Nursing Home pageant. Like the title suggests, this is no ordinary beauty contest. Ten women from across the state competed to become the ambassador for Alabama’s nursing homes. Not only did the women prove true beauty comes from within, but they also reminded everyone they still have a lot to

share and give — from their stories to their community service. So, flip through the pages and see which stories or photos catch your eye. You won’t find tricks — only local treats.

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Lasting Legacy Ms. Alabama Nursing Home recognizes women for their positive impacts

Decoding Dyslexia Why Alabama’s Dyslexia Awareness Month is so important

International Influence Stephen Foster’s home tells the story of his travels

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50 ARTS & CULTURE 8 Lasting Beauty:

Ms. Alabama Nursing Home pageant proves beauty comes from within

Musical Trifecta: Smith sisters string together their talents to form group

FEATURES 26 Decoding Dyslexia: Why Alabama’s Dyslexia Awareness Month is so important

HEALTH & BEAUTY 31 Mammorgrams

Show Stoppers: See the best artwork from the Bluff Park Art Show year round

101: 7 things every woman should know

EDUCATION 34 A Legend Leaves:

Myra Miles retires as Hoover High’s athletic director

Snippets: What’s happening in Hoover education and beyond

AT HOME 42 Wordly Influence:

Stephen Foster’s home tells the story of his travels

FOOD & DRINK 50 Authentic experience:

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Lasting Beauty Ms. Alabama Nursing Home pageant proves true beauty comes from within WRITTEN BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

er wrinkles tell the story of raising three children. The laugh lines show traces of her contagious sense of humor. And Edna Farrell’s eyes give a glimpse into her positive outlook on life. These are just a few reasons Farrell was named Ms. Alabama Nursing Home – and proof that beauty has no age limit. The 31st annual Ms. Alabama Nursing Home pageant was held July 28 in Hoover at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel. Farrell, 89, was one of 10 women who competed in front of an about 8 •

400-person crowd that included nursing home employees, families and friends. “It’s a great event that highlights nursing home residents,” says John Matson, communications director, Alabama Nursing Home Association. After 58 residents from more than 40 cities around the state submitted entries, 10 were chosen to compete in Hoover after a panel of judges reviewed their videos and written materials. But the other 48 women were not left out – they supported the finalists by participating in the honor court. “The women who compete in the pageant

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: Miss Alabama Caitlin Burnell presents Edna Farrell with flowers when she is named Ms. Alabama Nursing Home. Dorothy Young, Ms. Crowne Health Care of Mobile, lives at the nursing home with her grandson, who she adopted and has cerebral palsy and seizure disorder. Jewel Arrington, Ms. Burns Nursing & Rehab in Russellville, is a leader at her nursing home. She is president of the Resident Council and meets with the group regularly to plan events and give feedback to the staff. Edna Farrell won the Ms. Alabama Nursing Home pageant. “Ms. Farrell was very excited when her name was called,” John Matson says. “It shocked her a little bit too, but she quickly embraced it and thanked the crowd.” Tommie Dimps, Ms. Cypress Cove Center in Muscle Shoals, is president of the Resident Council and serves as the liaison between the residents and caregivers. She won second runner-up. October 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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are able to show that nursing home residents are still a valuable part of the community and are still contributing to the lives of others,” Matson says. “The pageant is a very special day for them. They are recognized for what they’ve done throughout their lives and what they are doing in the nursing home.” Although all of the women were great representatives of their nursing homes, Farrell especially stood out to the crowd. “Ms. Farrell had a bright personality on stage — a quick wit and a real zest for life,” Matson says. “It was very easy for the judges and the crowd to tell Ms. Farrell was someone who has a bright spirit inside of her, is outgoing and caring for others.” A Brooklyn, New York, native, Farrell now lives in Opelika at Arbor Springs Health & Rehab Center.

The judges panel – which included Madeline Powell, the 2014 Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama and a Spain Park High School graduate – was also impressed. “She was focused and knew what she wanted to express to the judges, but she was also humorous and candid in the way she spoke,” Powell says. “We knew as judges that she would be able to shine a bright, positive light on the nursing home community throughout the state as the Ms. Alabama Nursing Home representative.” Powell says her favorite part about the pageant was the interview portion. “I absolutely loved getting to talk to all the contestants and see how their individual personalities shone through,” Powell says. “All of the women had us laughing constantly and also were

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: JoAnn Okechukwu, Ms. Highlands at the Oak on Parkwood in Bessemer, was named the first runner-up. All of the finalists answered interview questions during the pageant, such as who they would like to have over for dinner. Carolyn Thigpen, Ms. El Reposo Nursing Facility in Florence, has knitted more than 100 sweaters for Knit for Kids, an organization that collects sweaters for orphanages in other countries.

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constantly touching our hearts with the stories of their lives. As a member of the younger generation, I loved getting to hear stories from their childhood or young adulthood because I could see how times had changed, and it was so interesting for me to see the world through their eyes for a bit.” Behind Farrell were first runner-up JoAnn Okechukwu, Highlands at the Oaks on Parkwood in Bessemer; second runner-up Tommie Dimps, Cypress Cove Center in Muscle Shoals; third runner-up Cloie Kelley, Woodland Village Health Care Center in

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Cullman; and fourth runner-up Sarah Glover, Henry County Health & Rehab in Abbeville. “These women were so happy and full of life, and the state of Alabama needs an event like this to see that in nursing home residents and to select a woman that can represent that positive ideal all year long,” Powell says. As Ms. Alabama Nursing Home, Farrell will serve as a spokeswoman and attend activities like parades, community events, ribbon cuttings and also visit other nursing homes. In August, state and local leaders at her nursing home in Opelika honored Farrell. Senators Gerald Dial and Tom Whatley read a resolution from the Alabama Senate stating Farrell is “a source of inspiration to those who are fortunate to know her, and she is truly deserving of the significant honor bestowed upon her.” Even though there was only one winner, all of the nursing home contestants helped make the Hoover event memorable for every one who attended. “It was one of the most joy-filled events that I have ever attended and such a celebration of all the representatives in attendance, not only the Top 10,” Powell says. “I’m so glad I got this opportunity that made me want to reach out and connect with the older generations because we 12 •

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both have so much to offer across the generation divides.” The pageant also served as a reminder to all that inner beauty never fades. “This pageant shows people that, no matter your age or ability, if you put your mind to it, you can still bring about a positive change in your community and make a positive change in other people’s lives,” Matson says. “They are still valuable members of our society.” n

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their healthcare is. Healthcare as amazing as their potential CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: Cloie Kelley, Ms. Woodland Village Health Care Center in Cullman, joins other residents for frequent shopping trips, tends to the garden and has learned to play bocce ball. She won third runner-up. Opal Mitchell, Ms. Cullman Long Term Care & Rehab Center, is a 94-year-old who enjoys crafts and started making jewelry when she moved to the nursing home. Sarah Glover, Ms. Henry County Health & Rehab Facility in Abbeville, still attends her home church twice a month where she sings in the choir. She won fourth runner-up. Margaret Herston, Ms. Florence Nursing & Rehab, has four daughters, seven grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

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Musical Trifecta Smith sisters string together their talents to form group

WRITTEN BY CARMEN SHEA BROWN PHOTOS BY MEGAN BEAN MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

s a young child, Mahogani Smith would sing along with her sisters to a Temptations song in the backseat while her mom, Debra, was driving. All of the girls enjoyed listening to R&B music and singing together, but Debra knew they had something special. “Mahogani would sing background vocals that I didn’t even notice,” Debra says. “We all have different gifts, and I knew they had a gift for music.” And it’s clear where they get their talent. Debra played the clarinet in high school, and their father, Emmanuel, was a saxophonist at Florida A&M and for the Birmingham Heritage Band. When the girls – Mahogani, Destini and Eboni – were all about 8 years old, they came together as a performing trio. October 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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During elementary school, they learned about the Music Opportunity program, a nonprofit project that helps students in city schools learn to play a string instrument and be part of a youth orchestra. The sisters moved through all three phases of the program: Birmingham String Orchestra, Birmingham Prelude Strings and, finally, the Alabama Youth Symphony. After graduating from Hoover High School, the Smith sisters now devote their time to the Mississippi State University (MSU) Philharmonia, Starkville Symphony and Birmingham Symphony. As part of the trio, Eboni plays the violin, Mahogani plays the cello and Destini plays the viola. However, they each play other instruments, as well. Eboni plays the trumpet and French horn, Mahogani plays the flute and piccolo and Destini can also play the baritone. Eboni and Mahogani, 20, are fraternal twins (Eboni is the older twin by one minute), but because Destini is just a year younger than the twins, Debra says she thinks of them as triplets. “They don’t know of a time when Destini wasn’t present, so she always wanted to do everything they did,” Debra says. “They were all always doing the same activities together. We didn’t have to worry about taking them to different places.” When they’re not performing, the sisters draw inspiration from R&B, gospel and classical music. They also attend concerts when possible. Eboni attended a Beyonce concert in New Orleans while Mahogani recently saw YoYo Ma in Birmingham. “I like playing more up-tempo, fast-paced music,” Eboni says. “I really get a rush from that.” Eboni recalls the first time the Music Opportunity 16 •

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PAGE 14: Eboni, Destini and Mahogani Smith (from left to right) have all been playing stringed instruments since they were about 8 years old. LEFT: The sisters formed a group, Triple Joy Music Ministry, and now play at weddings and other special events in the Birmingham and Starkville areas. ABOVE: Now students at Mississippi State University (MSU), the sisters play in the MSU Philharmonia, Starkville Symphony and Birmingham Symphony.

program came to her school. “There were these little kids playing together, and I thought, I can do that,” she says. “I chose the violin, because it’s small, and I was small.” Mahogani started out playing the piano as a young child, but when the Music Opportunity program came, she fell in love with the cello. “I like Mozart and Beethoven, and I also like playing hymns like ‘Amazing Grace’ – music that is relaxing and soothing,” Mahogani says. Destini says she also likes playing as a trio. “When Mahogani got to see YoYo Ma, I was so jealous. He’s my inspiration,” she says. Destini credits Julie Slama, whom she met as part of the Music Opportunity program, as one of her best mentors. The sisters recently formed the Triple Joy Music Ministry, where they play for weddings and other special events in the Birmingham and Starkville areas. “They’ve developed an extensive repertoire,” Debra says. “This way, they’ve been able to turn their passion into a paycheck.” The Smith sisters all plan to develop careers outside of performing music. Eboni is majoring in biomedical engineering and planning to attend graduate school. Mahogani, who is a resident assistant at MSU, is majoring in special education and plans to work with children. Destini is majoring in psychology and plans to attend graduate school to become a neurologist. “When you’re doing well musically, it correlates to academic performance,” says Debra, who is an instructional coordinator with Hoover City Schools. “But I know that whatever they do, they’ll probably never be far from each other.” n October 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Show Stoppers See the best artwork from the Bluff Park Art Show year round WRITTEN BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

There currently are 107 pieces in the Bluff Park Art Association’s permanent collection, like Charles Gatewood’s artwork called “Traveler.” Gatewood has won the Purchase Award three separate times, including with this oil-on-linen piece in 2011.

ach October, the Bluff Park Art Show attracts the best in the art industry, allowing the community to view, purchase and talk with the artists directly. And this year’s show, set for Oct. 4, will be no different. But what about the rest of the year? Art lovers who want to see the best pieces from the show can see the artwork around town thanks to the Bluff Park Art Association’s (BPAA) Permanent Collection. The Permanent Collection now includes 107 pieces of art such as artistic visual media, paintings, sculptures, jewelry, pottery, porcelain, mixed media and woodworking, says Jeff Pierson, BPAA show chair and permanent collection committee member. The history of the permanent collection goes back 47 years. When the Bluff Park Art Show first started, the Best in Show winner’s October 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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artwork was donated to the Bluff Park Elementary School. By 1967, the group determined the school had enough pieces to fill its walls, so the Permanent Collection was created as an alternative way to display the winners’ pieces. The collection’s first acquisition was “Night Visitors.” “To be able to see the progression of American artwork – primarily Southern artists – during that span of time is educational to say the least,” Pierson says.

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As the amount of artwork grew, the committee decided to only add a piece a year: the Bluff Park Art Show Purchase Award winner’s artwork. The artist who wins this Best in Show award also receives a $3,500 cash prize. This year’s show judge will be William Eiland, director of the Georgia Museum of Art. “Judges are selected each year who have distinguished themselves in the art world though a lifetime of service to art: be it as an artist or in art administration or both,”

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Pierson says. The permanent collection pieces are loaned out for five years, and after that time, the association rotates the pieces to other locations. The artwork is spread out in places likes Spain Park High School, Jefferson State Junior College (Valleydale campus), Samford University, Sterne Library at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Montevallo. “The purpose of the collection is to offer visual enjoyment and art education to the

public at no charge,” Pierce says. “The collection is one way we seek to fulfill our goal of promoting or originating projects that further the appreciation of art.” While the Permanent Collection is no longer at the Bluff Park Art Show because of its extensive amount of art, there will be plenty of artwork to look at this year at the show. There are 140 confirmed exhibitors for the show, which will be Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bluff Park Community Center (517 Cloudland Drive).

FROM FAR LEFT: The Alabama State Council on the Arts hosted the 50th Anniversary celebration for the gallery exhibit in Montgomery. Three board members had their pieces exhibited in the collection. To have a piece selected for the permanent collection, an artist must win the Permanent Collection Purchase Award at the annual show.

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If it rains, the show will be on Sunday. “Generally speaking, there are far too few opportunities for an art lover to experience quality, original art; meet the artists who created it and buy work directly from them,” Pierson says. “The Bluff Park Art Show has offered patrons that opportunity for 51 years.” Not only will attendees have plenty of art to see, they can also enjoy BBQ, hamburgers, hot dogs, Philly cheese steaks, Gyros, chicken salad, ice cream, homebaked desserts and more. There will be children’s activities again this year, staffed by the Shades Mountain Women’s Club. “Purchasing art at the show has a ripple effect felt years past the initial acquisition,” Pierson says. “But whether or not a patron leaves the show with a work of art to enjoy in their home, they will have a great day in

the park.” BPAA funds public art such as the sculptures behind City Hall in Hoover and at Aldridge Gardens. They also provide art students with scholarships to further their college art studies. “The Bluff Park Art Show has become a part of so many lives during its 51-year history that missing it is unthinkable to many people,” Pierson says. “The show is a community event whose community has grown far beyond the confines of Bluff — Jeff Pierson Park. “Add a loyal and enthusiastic patron base to quality, original art exhibited in a park setting with the artist right there to talk to, mix in great fall weather, music and food, and you’ve got a special show.” For more information, visit bluffparkartassociation.org. n

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TOP: Virginia Dauth’s “In the Pines” gives art lover a colorful look into nature and is part of the collection. ABOVE RIGHT: The permanent collection includes a variety of artwork, including Donna Leigh Jackins’s “Crazy Whites” paper quilt series. Jackins won with her mixed media piece in 1986, and she is still active on the association’s board. ABOVE LEFT: Attendees can look at a variety of art and talk with the artists who created the pieces. For this year’s show, 140 exhibitors have confirmed, and the association is expecting about 8,000 people to attend.

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Wizarding World of Hoover Library We are calling all wizards to don their costumes and head to the library on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. as we celebrate our favorite time of year: The Wizarding World of Hoover Library. When you walk in the front doors, journey down the Hogwarts Express to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where you have been accepted to attend. Laura Tucker Watch out for Moaning Myrtle Librarian wandering the halls, find out Hoover Public Library your patronus form, play a quick game on the Quidditch pitch, visit Hagrid in his hut and get a grim prediction from Professor Trelawney. Don’t forget to enter your name in the Goblet of Fire and brave the labyrinth to face the Dark Lord. Upstairs, you can journey down the hallway to the Leaky Cauldron where you will find the hidden entrance to Diagon Alley. But don’t forget to sample some Butterbeer, Cauldron Cakes and Pumpkin Pasties first. Walk down to Ollivander’s to have the full Ollivander experience. You can window shop at Borgin & Burkes for a creepy tattoo before making snackboxes at Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes or selecting your magical creature from Eeylop’s Owl Emporium. Meet the Snow Queen herself in Elsa’s ice castle and sing along with her to get a “Frozen” keepsake. We also have some of Elsa’s snow cones to eat, which you will need after singing “Let it Go” for the 10th time and having a snowball fight with Olaf. Other wizarding fun includes a visit to Camelot with Merlin to make some “The Sword in the Stone” themed crafts. Go on a journey with Maleficent as you brave the thorn maze with Prince Philip, make your own firebreathing dragon, devise a devilishly delicious sleeping potion and try to decide the fate of Aurora’s dress. Join Mickey as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice by making a wizard hat and having a hopping good time in Mickey’s castle.

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Can you believe it is already October, and signs of autumn are all around us? If you have never seen the magnificent Ginkgo tree in front of the museum with its spectacular fall foliage, now is the time. Leaves are turning, the weather is cooling, and there are a lot of great things happening at Aldridge Gardens!

“Whispers From the Past” A Native American Experience Sunday, October 5, 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. This fall take a trip back in time to rediscover the culture and contributions of Native Alabamians. Native American life will take shape through demonstrations of flintknapping and activities like leaf pounding, beading, corn grinding, gourd painting and pottery, and the highlight of the day will be dance performances by Native American pow-wow dancers. Children can try their hands at games and activities. Vendors will sell fry bread, Indian tacos and roasted corn as well as coins, beaded jewelry, carved shell jewelry and flutes. See details at aldridgegardens.com. $7 admission for visitors 18 and older $5 for children 2 and up (crafts included) $30 max for family

Hidden World of Bats (Be Prepared for Halloween!) Tuesday, October 28, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Families or individuals are welcome in this class. Instructor: Naturalist Dick Mills $12 Members/ $15 Non-members 1 child age 6+ free with each adult, $4 for each additional child 6+ Found in virtually every part of the world except the

polar regions, bats are the only mammals capable of true flight. Join us as we learn about the many qualities and adaptations of these fascinating animals. Dick plans to bring a few of our regional bats to class, so come to see them up close. Professional development hours are available for teachers. For more information or to register visit aldridgegardens.com

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Thursday, October 16, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Rain date: Thursday, October 23, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. $20 members/ $30 non-members Come for a delicious Taste of Hoover. Enjoy an evening in the Gardens as you sample the menus of a variety of Hoover restaurants and Aldridge Gardens preferred caterers. Also, the Culinary and Hospitality Institute of Jefferson State Community College will hold cooking demonstrations. For more information visit aldridgegardens.com. Inside the Gallery Photographer Joe De Sciose Meet the Artist reception: Thursday, October 9, 6–8 p.m. 5–6 p.m. Aldridge Gardens Propagators Club private reception Award-winning photographer Joe De Sciose will be displaying his images in the gallery during October and November. Mr. De Sciose will teach a photography class in November, with a lecture at the Gardens on November 6, followed by a hands-on photo shoot at Moss Rock Preserve on November 8. Class limit is 12. Details and registration at the opening reception or at aldridgegardens.com. Members-Only Guided Bird Walk Saturday, October 18, 8 to 10 a.m. Information and pre-registration at aldridgegardens.com

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Decoding

Dyslexia Why Alabama’s awareness month for this disorder is so important

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GIVING HOPE Learning to read and write didn’t come riting a sentence, reading easy for Petelos – something he found out a story or spelling a word when he started elementary school. might be second nature to “I struggled through school and college, most, but for a person with and reading was a problem for me,” Petelos dyslexia, these tasks can seem impossible. says. “I was very close to flunking the second However, with the right support and grade, and I went to summer school because teaching, people with dyslexia can be my reading skills were poor. It’s rough successful. Here’s some proof: Jay Leno, getting up in the summer while your other Steve Jobs, Whoopi Goldberg, Tim Tebow siblings are still sleeping.” He says it helped and Steven Spielberg aren’t only known for to have a twin sister who pushed him to their accomplishments. All of these people improve. also have dyslexia. Petelos continues to work through his Even people in Hoover, like former Mayor issues and encourages others to do the same. Tony Petelos, have struggled with reading “I always learned that whatever your and writing issues, and he’s now the first weakness is, you need to work around it,” he county manager for Jefferson County. says. “Everyone has strengths and weaknesses Although this disorder is prominent – – everyone is different. You just need to learn one in five students has a language-based to adapt and use your strengths to overcome learning disability, with dyslexia being the any type of weakness, whether it’s reading most common – Alabama’s schools don’t and writing or whatever.” recognize it as a disability. He says the awareness month is a good To shine a spotlight on this issue, the state tool to get information out to the state about made October Dyslexia Awareness Month. this disorder. Here are stories from local people who “Dyslexia is a real problem out there, and have been directly or indirectly affected by people need to be aware of what dyslexia is,” this disorder. Petelos says. “People can overcome anything

LEFT: Logan, 9, has dyslexia, and his mother, Pam Moran, is a co-founding parent of Decoding Dyslexia Alabama.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Dyslexia often runs in families, which is the case for Logan Moran. His cousin also has the disorder, says his mom, Pam. Former Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos signs to recognize October as Dyslexia Awareness Month, with Hettie Johnson by his side. Deena Agee, who has a dyslexic child, stands with Mayor Gary Ivey and Hettie Johnson. Hettie Johnson holds the proclamation stating October is Dyslexia Awareness Month with former Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos and children.

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in their lives, even if they have dyslexia or any other type of learning disability.” (Petelos will return to work Oct. 1 after having cancer surgery in August.) MOTHER’S PERSISTENCE Pam Moran, a Hoover native who later moved to Helena, is well aware of the struggles associated with dyslexia. Her son, Logan, was diagnosed after he began having problems in school. “When I started off, my child struggled in school, and the school couldn’t help,” she recalls. “I didn’t know what to do. It was a helpless, scary feeling. “The hardest part about watching him go through it was when he would tell me reading was stupid,” Moran says. “Reading between the lines, he was saying reading made him feel stupid.” But a lot has changed since then. He started receiving tutoring from Orton-Gillingham, and after just a few months, the difference was clear. Now in third grade, Logan is above grade level. “He’s doing great and is getting more confident,” Moran says. While he is getting help now, there are still issues because Alabama schools don’t recognize the disorder, Moran says. Several states near Alabama have passed laws to have dyslexia recognized in schools and that’s what Moran and other Alabama parents want. “So many people don’t know their children are dyslexic, and they rely on the schools to tell them. But the schools don’t know,” Moran says. “We need to bring awareness.” During October, buildings across the state will shine red lights to recognize the awareness month. “The main things we want to come out of this month are to empower parents and children to let them know they aren’t alone, help legislation and raise awareness among teachers,” Moran says. But the fight to educate and provide support for people with dyslexia is not limited to October. Moran is a co-founding parent of the Decoding Dyslexia of Alabama group (decodingdyslexiaala.com). The group meets six to 12 times a year at First Baptist Church of Alabaster and provides support to parents and children dealing with dyslexia, and there are other meeting locations around the state. The parents and students talk about their experiences, give tips on how to navigate the school system, learn what it’s like to have dyslexia and support each other. LEADING THE CHARGE For those with dyslexia in Alabama, they probably know Hoover resident Hettie Johnson (Hettiejohnson.com). October 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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A current board member and former vice president of the Alabama Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (ALIDA), Johnson used her speech-language pathology background to specialize in dyslexia in 2000. “Speech pathology is a good background for it, and I just focused all of my passion into dyslexia,” Johnson says. She has been leading the way for dyslexia awareness and legislation in Alabama and has worked with countless students with the disorder. “Hettie has touched the lives of so many dyslexic children,” Moran says. “She’s an incredible resource for our area, and she’s just a fabulous advocate for our children.” Johnson shares story after story of children she’s taught who have gone on to graduate in the top of their classes, become engineers and others who are now rocket scientists. But for every student with dyslexia in the state to receive the tailored teaching they need, Johnson says there needs to be legislation. “They aren’t getting the teaching we know works,” Johnson says.

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Johnson periodically holds events at the Hoover Public Library where she talks with parents, teachers and students about how they can be successful. “Our whole nation and world would benefit from helping them,” she says. If you or someone you know has a child showing signs of dyslexia, sign up for a free test from the Alabama Scottish Rite Learning Centers at Alsrlcenter.org. n

ABOVE: Hettie Johnson shares her SPA method – Self-talk, Positive mistake correction and Advocate for yourself – during a meeting at the Hoover Public Library.

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Things Every Woman Should Know

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lthough One Nineteen’s diagnostics department offers mammography services year-round, its October $99 mammogram special encourages women to follow up on their physicians’ recommendations. It also helps me emphasize the facts below, which I hope women will remember their own cancer. That’s why I in every season. suggest patients practice what the Every woman should be aware. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology calls “breast Breast cancer is the second leading cause of American women’s self-awareness,” learning what is normal for them. Anyone finding cancer deaths. The American something abnormal Cancer Society reports should alert her more than 85 percent physician. of women with breast cancer have no family Remember your history of the disease. 40th birthday. The American College Early detection of Obstetricians and is imperative. Gynecologists urge Although women who women to begin routine smoke increase their annual mammograms chances, there is no Crista Thomas, MD at age 40. Women with clear way to reduce St. Vincent’s genetic risks or other other women’s risks. One Nineteen concerns may start They should therefore earlier. notify their doctors about anything unusual, get annual Mammograms are like annual clinical exams and follow physicians’ exams and screening pap screening advice. smears. Each is uncomfortable but essential to health. Contrary Self-awareness saves lives. to some fears, mammogram Seventy percent of American compression does not damage women younger than 50 find

tissue. Its radiation is minimal.

Women with dense breasts have higher risks. Women with dense breast tissue not only carry a higher cancer rate but also experience detection challenges. They should therefore practice self-awareness and expect some mammogram callbacks, since their scans may be more difficult to read.

Don’t fear callbacks. Our goal is to find problems when they’re tiny and treatable. If there’s an imaging blur that can’t be seen clearly, women will be called back for another scan. Our radiologists tell us only about 10 percent of those women will actually have cancer. To register for your mammogram, call 408-6450. Crista Thomas, MD, is a physician at OB/GYN Associates of Alabama at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. n October 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Myra Miles stands with Hoover High School football coach Josh Niblett after the team won the 2012 state championship. As Hoover High School’s athletic director, Myra Miles has been a part of 25 school championships.

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or most high schools, hoisting a state championship trophy – in any sport – is a rare event, one to be cherished and tucked away snugly in memories and scrapbooks. During Myra Miles’s time as athletic director at Hoover High School, state championships – while still cherished – haven’t been quite so rare. Quite the opposite, actually. Since 2007, when Miles began her tenure as AD, Hoover has racked up 25 state championships in sports as varied as baseball, football, boys’ outdoor track, girls’ basketball, girls’ golf and girls’ swimming, among others. That’s an average of more than three state championships per year.

However, it’ll be up to new Athletic Director Andy Urban to continue that amazing trend, as Miles chose to retire this past summer after 30 years in public education. “Hoover is the best high school job in the country from an athletic director sense, and I could have stayed there for years,” Miles says. “But at some point, you have to start looking down the road.” Miles says her decision made sense financially, as she wouldn’t bring in much more money by staying in public education beyond 30 years. She has accepted a position with TNT Fireworks. “I’m going into the business world and working with the Anderson family with TNT Fireworks. It’s new to me; it’s another challenge for me. I’m excited,” she says. “The Anderson family have been friends of mine for years. That makes it easier, too.” Miles says she will continue to be a Hoover Bucs super fan, though. “I’ll be at all the games,” Miles says. “I just look forward to being able to go as a spectator and a supporter.” Miles says her time in public education October 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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always involved athletics. She coached several sports, including volleyball, basketball and softball and came to Hoover as an assistant coach. That position turned into an assistant athletic director role, then a promotion to the full-time AD position.

friend he is. He is a great guy,” Miles says. “I was very blessed to have the greatest office staff anybody could ask for. They made my job so easy.” Hulin, who was “shocked” when Miles told him she planned to retire, says he considers Miles a legend and a true friend. “I will miss Myra foremost as a friend. Our bond through friendship was a blessing for me and my family. Just our daily sharing of ideas and thoughts about making Hoover High a better place,” he says. “She is a phenomenal person and a dear friend.” Miles says she will truly miss the bonds she shared with others at Hoover. “I don’t care what anybody tells you, whether it’s Bill Gates, Donald Trump or Oprah Winfrey: You have to understand that if you have — Myra Miles great relationships with the people you work with and the people you interact with daily, you’re going to be successful,” she says. “I Miles says Hoover Principal Don Hulin just feel like I am a wealthy, wealthy woman, and other staff members at the high school based upon relationships.” were huge reasons for her success. Miles says she believes Urban, who she “Working for a principal like Don Hulin recommended for the AD position, will – there’s not enough time for me to talk “take Hoover to the next level.” about what a great man he is, what a great

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“He supports every program. He is a great guy,” Miles says of Urban, who served as her assistant athletic director. “Here’s the bottom line – he’s going to do the right thing. He’s going to do everything he can for those kids to give them the opportunity to be on a national stage and compete with the best.” Hulin says Urban can’t replace Miles but will continue the work she has done for Hoover’s athletic program. “I have tasked Andy and his assistant AD, Lisa Bridgman, to move our program forward,” Hulin says. “We want to be the very best athletic program in the nation. I have the utmost confidence that they will do a fantastic job.” Miles says she hopes she’s left a legacy of caring about athletics and athletes alike. “I just hope that my legacy at Hoover High School as the athletic director is that every child and every coach, every administrator and every teacher can say that I put my heart and soul in everything and I wanted everyone to have the best of everything,” Miles says. “I just can’t say

enough about Don Hulin and the coaching staff and the office staff. Everybody knows you can have great athletes, but if you don’t have great people to help make those great athletes into great people, my run as AD at Hoover High School would not have been as successful. “I hope everybody would always say that they knew that Myra cared about their kids and their program,” she says. n

ABOVE: Myra Miles, left, enjoys her retirement party at The Boot in The Preserve with Principal Don Hulin and his wife Holly Skoloda. Miles will retire after 30 years in public education and will work for TNT Fireworks.

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school held the playground’s official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The school’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) joined school leaders in opening the new playground, a project months in the making. The playground’s ramps, swings and other components are designed to accommodate wheelchair-bound children.

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Program pays off Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) recognized Brock’s Gap Intermediate School for the implementation of its school-based health and wellness program. The school received a $10,000 grant from BCBS for the 2014-2015 school year and was named a “Be Healthy School.” Bridgette Rayfield, Brock’s Gap physical education teacher, and supporting staff accepted the check. BCBS awarded $249,513 in grants to 28 schools in Alabama for this school year.

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International Influence Stephen Foster’s home shows glimpses of his travels and design expertise

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ach piece of furniture, wall art, room and relic tells the story of Stephen Foster and his European inspirations. From a Marie Antoinette bust sculpture ABOVE: A tranquil water fountain catches guests’ identical to the one in Versailles to attention as they come whimsical paintings of a monkey and bird up the house’s front in the dining room, Foster’s Greystone entryway. RIGHT: The living room features home is not only impressive in design but Foster’s piano, silk is also unique in every aspect. Throughout, draperies from Thailand, a Foster merges his tastes with historical chandelier and a view of the pool area outside. elements from around the world. 42 •

“My mother and I traveled quite a bit before she passed away, and we were big collectors – especially me,” he says. His travel destinations include Paris, Rome, Russia, Norway, England, Italy, the Caribbean and Tahiti. “I always buy items thinking about where I can use them down the road.” Foster, who has a background in interior design and real estate, has lived in the home for 10 years after moving to Hoover from California. The 9,000-square-foot house rests on about three acres of land. The living room, right off of the entryway, is filled with natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows, which are

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ABOVE: Foster has old family photos throughout the bedrooms. BOTTOM RIGHT: Foster, who originally studied to be a classical pianist, remember buying this piano on a Sunday – just like he remembers the story of all the items and furniture in his house.

adorned with silk draperies from Thailand. “The draperies had to be shipped out of state to be made because they didn’t have tables large enough to make them,” he says. “But with a room this high, you have to have them go all the way to the ceiling.” The chandelier was a fixer upper that Foster found in Atlanta and then added prisms to it. “It cost more to ship it here than it did to buy it,” Foster says — Stephen Foster with a laugh. From the chairs to the mirrors, all of furniture and items are familiar to Foster, like they are old friends. “Everything here has a story,” he explains. “I bought

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Guests enjoy the dining area, which is right off of the kitchen. Each of the guestrooms upstairs showcase items Foster picked up during his travels. Stephen Foster filled his elegant home with furniture and art from his worldly travels.

the piano on a Sunday, and this table came from a second-hand shop for $29.” Next to the living room is the formal dining room, which transports guests to an 18th Century French picnic. The painted walls resemble the elaborate tents that would have been placed in the French royalty’s gardens – creating the first-known garden rooms. “The whole thing was one big theatrical production,” Foster says of these picnics. “They would set up a dining room with a table – sometimes without one – and they would have lots of pillows, ornamental rugs and crystal chandeliers.” There are even blades of grass showing at the bottom of the painted tent to complete the space. “When it drops to the ground, you feel like you’re outside with the little lawn sprouting up,” he says. Even the china he uses in the dining room has significance. “I know the china – I know the story,” Foster says. During the holiday season, he uses linen and napkins that his grandmother made for his aunt more than 75 years ago, which were later passed down 46 •

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to him. “Where are you going to learn this history if you don’t do it in your home?” he asks. “If you don’t, the items don’t mean anything.” And Foster puts the china, linen and décor to good use when his friends and family visit. “I believe in using your home,” he says. But when it’s just him, Foster likes to eat in the kitchen, which was remodeled in 2010. The eating area overlooks the den and a range of artwork and posters Foster has hung on the walls. He likes to rotate the artwork and décor, depending on the season or holiday. “If I want to change the feeling of the room, I move things around,” he says. “When I put a piece of art up, it’s like seeing an old friend: I’m happy to see them and happy to put them back away.” In the basement, Foster has a media room with surround sound, a minibar and a sound system that streams music throughout the house and yard. Next to that room is a wine cellar, which incorporates what used to be the front door to the house before Foster had it moved. There are guestrooms both upstairs and on the 48 •

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ABOVE: The backyard includes a pool, spa, sitting area and a veranda, which was redone in 2013.

main level that each have their own theme and color – including ones with Schumacher fabric and wallpaper handmade in England. The impressive space isn’t confined indoors, however. Foster has a pool, spa, lounging area and veranda in his backyard. The veranda is where he likes to start his day with his tea, newspaper and three dogs – Robbie, Annie and Duncan, which are all rescue Westies. Besides a relaxing view of the pool area, the space also includes a painting Foster’s mother created of their lake house in Sacramento, California. But not every visitor feels at home with Foster’s style. “I’ve heard so many people say, ‘Oh, Stephen, I couldn’t live in your home because it’s so formal,” Foster says. “And I think to myself, ‘I feel very comfortable living here.’ It’s my background – it’s how I was raised.” Maybe this observation says it best: “As a friend of mine said to me one day, ‘You live like an exiled French king,’” Foster says with a smile. n October 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Authentic Experience Cedar’s Grille offers Hoover made-from-scratch Mediterranean food WRITTEN BY CARMEN SHEA BROWN PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

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Mediterranean and American food. A native of Jordan, Dib has lived in Birmingham for 20 years and spent most of that time as executive chef at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Birmingham. “Opening my own restaurant was a dream I always had,” Dib says. Walking into the restaurant is like walking into a mini-palace, with four beautiful chandeliers stretching across the middle of the ceiling and throughout the restaurant, and the walls are decorated with rugs and artwork.

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Visitors can also dine on the veranda under the umbrellas if they choose. “Everything you see here I did – the walls, the paintings, everything,” Dib says. He collaborated with his friend, architect Joseph Abou-Jaoude, on the design and structure of the building. “I told him what I wanted, and he helped implement it.” Dib even chose the background music, soothing classical music that creates the perfect atmosphere for a dinner date or lunch with friends. Cedar’s Grille has a staff of about 35, including wait staff and kitchen help. Dib also hired a few students to give them an up-close look at the restaurant business. “I deal with the Jeff State Culinary Institute, and they sent me a couple of students here to do their internships,” Dib says. “They do a very good job.” Hoover native Dana Stuckey has been a server at Cedar’s grille for about a month and has enjoyed her experience. “This is actually my first serving job, and I like it a lot,” Stuckey says. Cedar’s Grille offers 10 different appetizers, including grilled scallops and baba ghanoush, a roasted eggplant with lemon, garlic and Tahini sauce. One popular dish, the sambuska, is a triangular pastry stuffed with seasoned meat and veggies. The consistency is similar to eggrolls with the 52 •

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PAGE 50, LEFT: Guests can quench their thirsts by choosing their own ingredients – like orange, pineapple and lemon with mint – to create juices and smoothies. The restaurant also offers health drinks, virgin cocktails and signature drinks like the mixed cocktail, which has layers of mango, strawberries, banana and milk. PAGE 50, RIGHT: Cedar’s Grille has 6,000 square feet and can hold up to 250 people. PAGE 51: They have a variety of kabobs like chicken, beef, lamb, kafta (ground lamb and beef ), shrimp and seafood. PAGE 52: Owner Ghassan Dib had a hand in every part of the restaurant, from the staff to the design. TOP: All of the kabobs are served with rice, Cedar’s salad, hummus and vegetables. ABOVE: The decorations help complete the overall Mediterranean feel in the restaurant. October 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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perfect mixture of sweet and spicy flavor. The falafel plate consists of fried chickpea patties with hummus and pita bread. “Everything here is made from scratch,” Dib says. “Nothing is frozen.” Cedar’s Grille entrees include kabobs, such as its popular kofta kabob, which is ground lamb and beef mixed with chopped tomatoes, onions and parsley. They also offer seafood options like Surf and Turf (filet mignon and grilled shrimp) as well as tilapia, grouper and salmon. All of the entrees come with a salad featuring Cedar’s Greek vinaigrette dressing as well as rice, — Mohamed Bazeddi hummus and vegetables. Cedar’s mint sweet tea is a popular beverage choice, as well as some of their freshly made fruit smoothies. Located in the far right corner of the restaurant is a showcase of all of the homemade

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desserts that Cedar’s grille offers, including Um Ali (a Middle Eastern bread pudding), cheesecake, rice pudding and baklava. Dib and Stuckey’s personal favorite is the kenafe, a sweet pastry made with shredded dough and stuffed with cheese. Mohamed Bazeddi, Cedar’s Grille manager, says he and Dib were friends and soccer buddies before opening the restaurant. Bazeddi, who worked with Southern Support Systems for 10 years before joining Dib at Cedar’s, says the food industry was always his passion. “We’ve been talking about it for a long time,” Bazeddi says. “We always said we would do it when the time is right, and here we are. Hopefully, we’ll be able to meet everyone’s expectations.” Cedar’s Grille lunches range from $9 to $14 and dinner entrees range from $12 to $20. The restaurant offers daily specials and has also begun a weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To view the menu or see specials, visit cedarschaselake.com or check out Cedar’s Grille on Facebook. Cedar’s Grille is located at 1870 Chace Drive. n

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St. Vincent’s Health System to Sponsor October 16 Luncheon University of Alabama Head Baseball Coach Mitch Gaspard to speak Mitch Gaspard returns for his sixth year as the head baseball coach at the University of Alabama in 2015. In his first five years as the head coach of the Crimson Tide, Gaspard led the Tide to multiple back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances (2010-2011, 2013-2014) while at the Capstone. Under Coach Gaspard, the Tide has been to post season play four out of the five years, only missing the tournament in 2012. “We want to be known as a bluecollar-type team,” Gaspard said. “I believe in hard work. We want to work hard in the classroom, during practice and in the games. We want to out-work the teams we play. Our strength and conditioning program is built around mental toughness. When the game is on the line in the ninth inning, we want to be mentally stronger than our opponent. We want the toughness to show in all areas of our team.” Gaspard has already attained over 170 wins as the head coach of the Tide through five seasons.

Gaspard’s 42 wins in 2010 set a school record for wins by a first-year head coach, and he became the first coach in program history to lead his squad to a NCAA Super Regional finish in his first year. As an assistant coach at Alabama from 1995-2001, the Tide posted a 320-127 record, played in six NCAA Regionals and made three College World Series appearances (1996,1997, and 1999). In addition, Alabama Assistant Athletics Director of Tickets and TidePride Chris Besanceney will be on hand to talk briefly about the ticket packages available for the

University of Alabama Baseball program at the Hoover Met for 2015. We will also be holding the election of officers and board of directors for the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce for the 20152017 term of office immediately following this presentation. To attend this October 16 Chamber Luncheon, please make your reservations no later than Monday, October 13, by calling 9885672, or sending an email to lisa@ hooverchamber.org. Networking begins at 11:15 a.m., with the meeting starting sharply at noon. The Luncheon is $20, or $22 at the door without prior reservations. Payment can be made by cash, check, or major credit card. Cancellations are accepted until the morning of the luncheon, but those who make reservations and simply do not attend will be invoiced, since a meal will have been ordered for them at their request. Hoover Country Club is located at 3140 Club Drive in Hoover, 35226.

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Coffee & Contacts Schedule Second Thursday of each month October 9, 2014 - GradePower Learning

March 12, 2015 - Hyatt RegencyThe Wynfrey Hotel

November 13, 2014 - Charter Media

April 9, 2015 - Birmingham Allergy & Asthma

December 11, 2014 - Homewood May 14, 2015 - Morningside of Suites-Riverchase Riverchase January 8, 2015 - Regus Perimeter Park

June 11, 2015 - Available July 9, 2015 - Available

The Grand Prize Winner in the Golf Tournament Raffle was Alex Shahid, left, of Legal Shield. He had purchased $40.00 of raffle tickets at $20.00 for a book of five tickets, and won the Grand Prize of a two-night weekend stay in the 2,000 square foot, two-story Presidential Suite at the recently remodeled Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel, including breakfast for two each morning and a $150.00 gift certificate to Shula’s Steak House, presented by General Manager Dominic Buompastore.

February 12, 2015 - Easter Seals August 13, 2015 - T. Fox Salon

Luncheon Sponsorships Third Thursday of each month October 16, 2014 - St. Vincent’s Health System

November 20, 2014 - Cadence Bank December 18, 2014 - BB&T Bank

Business After Hours Schedule Fourth Thursday of each month September 25, 2014 Homewood Suites-Riverchase

March 26, 2015 - Tom William BMW

October 23, 2014 - Morningside of Riverchase

April 23, 2015 - Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

November & December - none held

May 28, 2015 - Available

The overall winners of the 19th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament came from the Cooks Pest Control Team of Robby Cole, Mark Barron, Charlie Angel and Andrew Benson. Pictured left to right are, Robby Cole, Committee Chair Kathleen Spencer, Angela Finley - representing Luncheon and Breakfast Sponsor Hendrick Auto Mall, and Charlie Angel. They had a team score of 52.

June 25, 2015 - Available January 22, 2015 - Holiday Inn Express-Inverness/280 February 26, 2015 - Residence Inn by Marriott-Birmingham/ Hoover

July 23, 2015 - The Oaks on Parkwood August 27, 2015 - Available

Joe DiBenedetto, left, Five time tournament chairman, shown with 2014 Chairman Kathleen Spencer, won 1st and 4th place in the Putting Contest, Four Rounds of Golf at Riverchase, plus Four Rounds of Golf at Ballantrae Golf Course. He also won even more rounds of golf as Raffle Prizes! One happy young man!

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Volunteers Make it Happen! The 19th Annual Hoover Area Chamber Golf Tournament came off without a hitch, thanks to our dozens of volunteers that worked tirelessly before, during and after the tournament. Shown here are just a few of the volunteers who worked during the day of the tournament to pull things together, left-to-right are, Verona Petite of the Hoover Chamber staff, Committee Chair Kathleen Spencer, Volunteer Coordinator Haley Montgomery of Teklinks, Nicole Loggins of Hoover Magazine and Shelby County Reporter, Angela Finley of Hoover Auto Mall - our Breakfast and Luncheon Sponsor, and Lillie Skelton of Seniors Helping Seniors. Some other volunteers not shown are Suzanne Russell, Larry Moore, Lisa McClellan, Suzanne White, Robert Bouchillon, Ahmad Ahmad, Glenn Lewis, Brian Baulch, Peter Northcutt, Fred Hughes, Fara McCray, Rihan Jamil, Caroline Kimrey, Lynn Ray, Joe Thomas, James Smith, Laura Morgan, Mark Josey and Marilee from My Chiropractor. A very special Honorable Mention goes out to Andy Graffeo of Graffeo Financial Services, who outworked everyone on the committee to gather more raffle prizes from restaurants and other businesses along Highway 280 corridor. Great job, Andy! We even gave Andy a free slot in the tournament as a reward for his efforts.

The Second Flight Winners of the 19th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament came from the Enersys, Inc. Team of (l-r) Donald Carrie, Nathan Dayhuff, Committee Chair Kathleen Spencer, Angela Finley - representing Luncheon and Breakfast Sponsor Hendrick Auto Mall, John Hicks and Gabe Johnson, with a team score of 61.

The Third Flight Winners of the 19th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament was the team from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, featuring (l-r) Brent Carter, John Lyda, Committee Chair Kathleen Spencer, Angela Finley - representing Luncheon and Breakfast Sponsor Hendrick Auto Mall, Brian Kenney and Eric Mann. They had a team score of 65.

Five “Over the Mountain” Chambers of Commerce presented a Speed Networking Event July 22 sponsored by the Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, with some 300-plus in attendance. Afterwards, Alabama Senate Majority Leader Jabo Waggoner posed with the chamber executives from all five chambers. Shown from left to right, Kirk Mancer, Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce; Susan Doidge, Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce; Jabo Waggoner, Alabama State Senate Majority Leader; Trisha Ford, Homewood Chamber of Commerce; Lisa Christopher, Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce; and Bill Powell, Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, August 05, 2014 at Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato Restaurant at 610 Preserve Parkway in Hoover. Shown cutting the ribbon are Matthew and Raquel Tamburello, children of owner Bernard Tamburello, holding the bow, as Brianna Panos assists him. Also attending, behind Brianna, are Alabama State Representative Paul DeMarco (in suit & tie), and behind him, Hoover City Councilman John Lyda. They were joined by a number of special friends and guests as well as a large number of Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors. Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato Restaurant can be reached at 6 (205) 637-3036, brianna.panos@gmail.com or through their website, www.vecchiabirmingham.com.

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Thank You, Board of Trustees The Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees Jerry Cross, Chairman, Jefferson County EIDA Terri Q. Williams, AT&T Alabama Lisa Worley, Anchor Insurance Agency 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 ChryslerDodge-Jeep-Ram 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 Edward 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 Chris Moore, Virginia College at Birmingham

The Board of Trustees Mike Murphy, ABC 33/40 Television Pete Gagliano, ADT Security Systems Carol Adkins, Adkins OnTime Electric Steve Swofford, Alabama Credit Union Kelvin Johnson, Alabama Gas Corporation Jane Katona, Alabama Media Group Ashley Robinett, Alabama Power Company Jabo Waggoner, Alabama Senate Majority Leader, District Sixteen Jack Williams, Alabama State Representative Linda Cencula, Alabama Telco Credit Union Steve Nix, AlaTrust Credit Union Jimese Harkley, America’s First Federal Credit Union Felicia Fortune, American Family Care Randy Johansen, American Family Care Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank Robert P. (Rob) Fowler, Balch & Bingham LLP Deborah Stephens, Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Ken Crow, Belk Patty Barron, P.E., Birmingham Water Works Board 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, Gold’s 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 Fawn Ozug, The Home DepotRiverchase Teressa Eades, Homewood SuitesRiverchase Natalia Hawthorne, Hoover Tactical Firearms Beverly Meadors, IberiaBank Richard Bishop, ITT Technical Institute 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 Lee Collins, Office Depot Jose’ Rivera-Crespo, Outback Steakhouse James Jerome, PNC Bank Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Thomas A. Martin, Riverchase Galleria Phil Holmes, St. Vincent’s Health System

Leanne Graham, Sam’s Club Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Schaeffer Eye Centers Steve Guice, Servpro of Birmingham Khristi Doss Driver, Southern Company Clarence “Brother” Moss, Steak ‘N Shake Danny Braden, Tameron Automotive Alain Gallet, Terracon Alice Johnson, Trinity Medical Center Chris Breeding, The University of Phoenix Dave Wilson, UPS Stan Banks, Virginia College Online 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 Russell Pate, Zaxby’s

Ashley Robinett Alabama Power Company www.alapower.com

Bill Stoeffhaas Style Advertising www.styleadvertising.com

Earl Davis Davis Likis Financial

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

New Members March 2014 Davis Likis Financial Benton Nissan Presidents Circle Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Upgrade Earl Davis 987-9490 Upgrade Dale Benton - 979-5120 LovingCare Health Services Ahmad Ahmad - 978-07664 Brand Striping Michael Brand - 471-7161 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Reginald Jeter, Esq. - 578-5524

TYCO, LLC Orange Theory Fitness Tony Chavers, Owner - 823-2662 Terry Young, President 256-504-3288 Schambeau Dental Care University of Alabama Athletics Kevin Schambeau, President Ryan Majercik - 348-6179 428-2205 The Seven Four Group, LLC Richard Mobley - 215-4776

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Upcoming Events

October and November 2014 OCTOBER

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October 2: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

October 15: 4:30 Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

November 6: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

October 2: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening with heavy hors d’oeuvres at Benton Nissan of Hoover, 1640 Montgomery Highway, Hoover 35216. 979-5420 or www.bentonnissanofhoover.com for information. October 9 7:30-9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts GradePower Learning, 1401 Doug Baker Boulevard, Suite 105, Hoover (Lee Branch Shopping Center). Contact Tony Mauro at 980-5745 or tmauro@ gradepowerlearning.com or www. gradepowerlearning.com for information. October 11: Saturday, 7:00-11:00 p.m. Inaugural Forks & Corks Gala at Aveda Institute, a Chamber fundraiser for scholarships, presented by Hendrick Auto Mall. 3200 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244. Contact Verona Petite at the Hoover Chamber at 988-5672 or Verona@hooverchamber.org Limited number of tickets available, Live Band, Silent & Live Auction, with items still needed! October 13: 4:30 Chamber Board Meeting. October 15: 9:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting at

October 16 Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, October 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 or $22 without reservations. October 21: 12:00 Noon - Minority Business Council Meeting Brown Bag Luncheon Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome. October 23: 11:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting at AT HOME, (new store), 5501 Grove Boulevard, Hoover 35226 (The Grove Shopping Center). Contact Alexis Gillette at agillette@gardenridge.com or the Chamber office at 988-5672 for information. October 23 5:30 to 7 p.m. Business after Hours at Morningside of Riverchase Retirement Community, 2184 Parkway Lake Drive, Hoover 35244, º mile off Montgomery Highway. Contact Diana Kodadek at Kodadek@5sqc.com or www. fivestartseniorliving.com for information.

November 13 7:30-9 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Charter Media, 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 444, Birmingham, 35243. Contact klaudia.Thomas@ chartercom.com or 298-1688. www.chartermedia.com November 17: 4:30 Chamber Board Meeting. November 19: 4:30 Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! November 20 Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, November 17. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not attend will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20 or $22 without reservations. Lisa@ hooverchamber.org November 25: 12:00 Noon — Minority Business Council Meeting Brown Bag Luncheon Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome. NO Business after Hours in November or December due to Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays!

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Hoover Chamber Officers and Board of Directors

Jason Cobb, Cadence Foundation, 2014 President

Patty Barron, Birmingham Water Works Board

Joe Thomas, Capstone Financial Services, First Vice President

Khristi Doss Driver, J.D., Southern Company

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

Leanne Graham, Sam’s Club

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

Debbie Rockwell, Iberia Bank Mortgage, Secretary

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group, Immediate Past President

Phil Holmes, Reginald Jeter, Gregg Maercker, Governor’s J.D. First Committee on Nationwide Commercial Physical Fitness Mutual Insurance Bank

Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Services

Lori Schommer, City of Hoover, City Liaison

Ira Levine, CCIM, Levine & Associates

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

Joel Smith, Hendrick Automotive

The Alabama Legal Forms Database of sale, contracts, divorce, The Hoover Library is QUICK FACTS employment, business pleased to announce a new structures, wills, power of addition to our already u The Alabama Legal Forms Database attorney, real estate and many outstanding roster of gives users access to thousands of customizable legal documents that are more popular legal areas. resources. The Alabama specific to Alabama. Patrons can access this Legal Forms Database gives u The Database can be accessed by visiting the Hoover Public Library. fantastic database by visiting users access to thousands u If you are a Hoover resident, you can the Hoover Library. If of customizable legal access the database remotely by visiting Hooverlibrary.org. you are a Hoover resident, documents that are specific Bryce Thornton, remote access is available by to Alabama. The forms Hoover Public Library Business visiting www.hooverlibrary. contained in the database Department org. After clicking on the link are forms typically used at Bryce Thornton is the Business for Alabama Legal Forms, you simply Librarian at Hoover Library. You can law firms. enter your name and library card Users can choose from the reach him at 444-7816 or brycet@bham. number. following subjects: bankruptcy, bill lib.al.us.

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

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SPOTTED Back to School Hoover students headed back to school the beginning of August. (Contributed Photos)

Beth, teacher; Griffin, fourth grader; and Anna Kate Lyda, seventh grader, at Gwin Elementary School

Shelby Sauls, first grader at Green Valley Elementary

Calton Nichols, 3-year-old class at Discovery Days Preschool

Chase, fourth grader, and Nicole Turner, first grade teacher, at Riverchase Elementary School

Abbey Deffenbaugh, junior, Hoover High School

Addison Nemeth, kindergarten, Briarwood

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National Night Out The City of Hoover hosted National Night Out on Aug. 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the Super Target parking lot at The Grove. The event featured the Hoover Police Department and the Hoover Fire Department as well as a car show. (Photos by Laurel Cousins)

Christy and Christian Howell

Kathryn and Zaher Hamid

Wael Melk

Katherine and Emma Noell

Erin, Jaylon and Mary Madisyn Eslava

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Tammy and Jennings Cox

Don Fox and Landon Nives

Dale and Cheryl Poliquin

Ziven, Anna, and Sasha Fowler

Hannah Brooks and Britton Garrett

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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

Jennifer Richards and Chris Lee

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Ryan Mays and Jeff Richardson

Robert and Noah Smith

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Beach Party on the Green Greystone Golf & Country Club hosted Beach Party on the Green Aug. 9. (Contributed Photos)

Sue Nuby and Kim Paduch

Anna Shinn, Shannon Rene Patterson and Scott Stone

George Tribble, Ashley Devine Fuentes and Andy Lemons

Chris Battles and George Sides

Joseph Eastis and Ron Ward

John and Karen Coles

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Sandra Battles and Leslie Kramer

Jeff Kaufman and Lisa Cacioppe Rains

Raymond and Sherry Best

Whitney and Paul Wilson with Stella and Jake

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Logan and Missy McCabe

Valerie Mennen and Julie Kim

Janie Folmar, Riley Hiers and Richard Hayes

Jeff and Lisa Clifton

Steve and Ann Vanderburg

Stacey and Eric Knouse

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SPOTTED Love in the Library Romance authors Lauren Willig, Beatriz Williams, Abbi Glines and Suzanne Johnson spoke at Hoover Library’s “Love in the Library” Aug. 1. (Photos by Lance Shores and Patricia Guarino) Author Lexi George and Nancy Hosmer

Author Abbi Glines and Nicole Crittenden

Tara Pennington, author Beatriz Williams and Heather Hollingsworth

Library Specialist Lauren Floyd and author Suzanne Johnson

Author Abbi Glines and Brooke Smith

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Author Gayle Wilson and Paula Clements and Barbara Burr

Librarian Theresa Davis and author Beatriz Williams

Author Lauren Willig, Librarians Theresa Davis and Stephanie Beaver and author Beatriz Williams

Author Lauren Willig and Yvette Joyner

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Author Abbi Glines and Ashley Bankston

Librarian Krysten Griffin and author Beatriz Williams

Author Lauren Willig, Jenny Harvard and Hattie

Back row - Lauren Floyd and Krysten Griffin Front row - Theresa Davis, Betsy Sidwell and Stephanie Beaver

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Football Jamboree

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The seventh and eighth grade football teams from Bumpus and Homewood middle schools faced off for the jamboree games at Buccaneer Stadium Aug. 21. (Photos by Lauren Heartsill Dowdle) Matthew, Sandy and Colin Shockley

Janie White, Trina Ford and Jayla Forfleet

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Ashleigh Cooch and Maddie Lee

Colby Wallis, Ben Gleason and Will Stallworth

Kate and Lori Graphos

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Dyslexia Group Parents, teachers and students came together at the Hoover Public Library to meet and hear from Hettie Johnson about dyslexia on Aug. 26. (Photos by Lauren Heartsill Dowdle)

Victor Temple and Gladys Schaefer

Meloney Haynes, Robin Crowder and Rachel Rosetti

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American Girl: Back to School Party Girls in kindergarten through sixth grade came to the Hoover Public Library with their families Aug. 26 for the American Girl: Back to School Party. (Photos By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle)

Madelyn Phifer

Rylee Webb

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Sydney Black

Francesca Brooks

Sophia and Micah Horn

Janet Fan

Emma Voytanovsky

Millie DeVane

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Brooke Stoves and Bryanna Davis

Tiffany and Bailey Payne

Leah Hart and Presley Puckett

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Patient Appreciation Day Backus Orthodontics held its annual Patient Appreciation Day June 20 at Tannehill Promenade Premiere Cinemas. The 450 guests watched “How To Train Your Dragon 2.” (Contributed photos)

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SPOTTED Aidan Chambers and Aidan Schriver

Hollon Johnson & Olivia Deery

Samantha Horne and Corlie Conzalina

The Nichols family

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Mindy, Jacob and David Bodden; Jeppa Kilgore and Cooper Tullo

Maggie Partin, Laura Fiveash, Dr. Jeff Backus and Hannah Fiveash

Maggie and John Burns

Laney Roe & Mary Kyle Kilgor

Rebel, Skylar & Chase Gregory; Maddie Quirk; Will, Ethan & Celiy O’Meara. Austin Frier

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Save the O’s 5k The Greystone Golf and Country Club hosted Save the O’s 5k on Aug. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon in memory of Lori Johnson. Proceeds benefited the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. (Contributed Photos)

Jennifer and Johnny Johnson

Kevin and Debbie Glasgow

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Dr. Sloan Burdick and Dr. Beau Beard

Jim and Pipier Spann

Raphael Sr., Salma, Raphael Jr. and Vannessa Palacios

Aaron Morris, Anisha Devar and Tony Chavers

Jennifer Smiley, Kelly Rice and Sheila Moore

Marty Stone, Sara Reilly, Luke Johnson and Chloe Hoeppner

Ashley Dawson, Lesley DeCastro-Videl and Holly Hitson

David Lacey and Cecil Bostany

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Kaila Weber, Ashley Fuentes, Justin Schaffer with Kim and Lily Johnson

Mary Madison Hiers, Taylor Mackenzie Harrington and Marilyn Steed

William and Anna Barton Lary

Jada King, Carla Busbee, Bob and Jake Scott, Sheena Aranas, Jessica Kelly, Ashley Hadley and Sarah Grogan

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CALENDAR

Oct. 2 First Thursday Fiction Book Group

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Oct. 13 Read Your Own Adventure Book Club: Horror

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The First Thursday book discussion group will meet Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. in the Library meeting room to discuss “Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald,” by Therese Ann Fowler. Visit Hooverlibrary. org for more information.

Oct. 4 Sparks in the Park • Jaguar Stadium•

Spain Park High School’s Jaguar Stadium will host Sparks in the Park, the Spain Park band festival, on Oct. 4. For more information, call 439-1400.

Oct. 4-12 Alabama Woodworkers Guild Annual Show

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5K Family Fun Run/Walk and 10K Ruck Challenge

Oct. 7 Pumpkin Painting Workshop • Hoover Public Library•

Bring your own pumpkin and the Library will supply the paint and fun. All ages are welcome to this workshop to be held Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Programming Room. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 Adult English Classes

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The Hoover Public Library hosts the Alabama Woodworkers Guild Annual Show from Oct. 4-12 in the Friends Art Gallery. Visit Hooverlibrary.org for more information.

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

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

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Come out to the Hoover Public Library every Tuesday for English instruction at 6:30 p.m. Classes are free and no registration is required. Basic and intermediate classes are offered. October class dates are Oct. 7, 13, 21 and 28. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

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will host a Second Thursday Fiction Book Group to discuss “The Cutting Season” by Attica Locke on Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Oct. 11 5K Family Fun Run/Walk and 10K Ruck Challenge • Veterans Park•

National Veterans Day will be hosting its Second Annual 5K Family Fun Run/Walk and 10K Ruck Challenge to benefit veteran charities on Oct. 11 at Hoover’s Veterans Park starting at 8 a.m. Cost of the 10K Ruck Challenge is $40 for individuals or $150 for teams of 4–8 members. Cost of the 5K is $25. For more information or for registration forms, visit Facebook. com/10KRUCKChallenge.

Purl @ the Plaza • Hoover Public Library•

Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts on Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. Bring your yarn and knit, crochet or embroider.

Share your favorite Horror book and learn about other great reads on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Plaza Reading Room. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Oct. 14 Daytime Nonfiction Book Group • Hoover Public Library•

Join the Hoover Public Library to discuss the month’s nonfiction selection, “Spillover,” by David Quammen at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 14. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Spanish Conversation Club • Hoover Public Library•

Spanish speakers of all levels are invited to practice the language and learn about the culture on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Oct. 15 Hoover Cup • Inverness Country Club•

The Hoover Parks and Recreation Foundation annual Hoover Cup golf tournament is Oct. 15 at the Inverness Country Club with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. There will be many prizes including $10,000 for a hole-in-one on a particular hole, two nights

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and two rounds of golf at the Lodge, Sea Island, Ga., several rounds of golf at local courses and more. Registration includes breakfast and lunch. For questions and registration, contact Dee Nance at 444-7765 or at Nanced@ ci.hoover.us.

Author Time • Hoover Public Library•

Skype with the bestselling author of “Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands,” Chris Bohjalian, on Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. No reservations needed. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group • Hoover Public Library•

The Hoover Public Library will host the No Jacket Required nonfiction book group Oct. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Attendees can discuss their nonfiction books of choice in this month’s genre: true crime. Visit Hooverlibrary. org for more information.

Oct. 16 Mingusphere • Hoover Public Library•

All-star band of Alabama jazz luminaries including Rob Alley and Chad Fisher play the music of the legendary Charles Mingus on Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Visit Hooverlibrary.org for more information.

Oct. 17 The Wizarding World of the Hoover Library • Hoover Public Library•

Calling all wizards! Don your costume, grab your wand and head to the Hoover Public Library as we celebrate our favorite time of year. Visit Ollivander’s shop in Diagon Alley, make a sleeping potion with Maleficent, sing-a-long with Elsa and much, much more! Visit Hooverlibrary.org for more information.

Oct. 19 Glenn Tolbert and Friends • Hoover Public Library•

Local bluegrass legend, Glenn Tolbert, will be joined by friends for an afternoon of hot picking on Oct. 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the Plaza. Visit Hooverlibrary.org for more information.

Oct. 21 Some Supernatural Fun • Hoover Public Library•

Are you in grades 7-12 and a fan of Sam, Dean and Castiel? Join us to make anti-possession necklaces, eat pie and talk about the television show. Registration began Sept. 30. Visit Hooverlibrary.org for more information.

Oct. 22 Baby Sign Language • St. Vincent’s One Nineteen•

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to communicate with their babies or toddlers before they are able to talk with common baby signs for mother, father, milk, eat, all done, more, dog and cat. Parents should bring their babies with them to the class. Class is designed for babies ages six months to 2

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years. Register by calling Dial-A-Nurse at 939-7878.

Oct. 23-24 Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks • Hoover Library Theatre•

Dan Hicks is widely acknowledged as one of the defining figures in American roots music. The former Charlatans band member went on to produce several critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums, has appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine three times and, with the re-assembling of the Hot Licks, has proven that he will always be the king of hipster-chic. Hear Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks at the Library Theatre Oct. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. Visit Trick or Treat

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Oct. 24 Hallo-tween Video Game Spectacular • Hoover Public Library•

Dress up as your favorite game hero and play away on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. Registration begins Oct. 3. Open to all kids in grades 4-6. Visit Hooverlibrary.org for more information.

Oct. 25 Write Club • Hoover Public Library•

Write Club, the library’s monthly forum for amateur writers, will encourage your literary aspirations by providing an environment for you to network, share your writing, receive moral support and offer constructive criticism at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 25. Visit Hooverlibrary.org for more information.

Oct. 27 Monday at the Movies • Hoover Library Theatre•

Come out for “The Birds” (PG-13) during Monday at the Movies on Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Oct. 28 Spooktacular Shirts and More • Hoover Public LIbrary•

Kids grades 1-3, come to the Children’s Programming Room and bring your own T-shirt to create some unique ghoulish-wear on Oct. 28 at 4:30 p.m. Visit Hooverlibrary.org for more information.

Oct. 31 Trick or Treat • Hoover Public Library•

Wear your costume and trick or treat through the library on Oct. 31 starting at 9 a.m. Visit Hooverlibrary.org for more information.n

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hours: daytime, weekends, evenings. Send resume via email to careers@caleragas. com Need Hair & Makeup? $5 off for new clients. Hoover’s Newest Salon. Camisha Rivers Studios. 3720 Lorna Road 205-290-5541 Lots of vintage jewelry at discount prices! Hundreds of rings: gold, white gold, 14K, 10K. We buy scrap gold. Buy/Sell guns, coins, electronics, & more! Cash World Pawn 5354 Hwy 280 205-995-1018 CDL Skills And Test Training, LLC. Day & Evening Classes. Hoover/Pelham Area. 205-253-5960 SERVICE Tech w/ HVAC exp. Energetic, outgoing, hardworking, career oriented person to be part of team. Min 3 yrs experience. w/ EPA certification. Negotiable Salary between $15 to $30 hrly. Call 205-755-2209 or apply at 816 7th Street. N., Clanton Food Server – PT Neatness is essential. 3-5 days / wk, 2–7pm. Exp pref. Food handler’s card req’d. Apply in person at: Chateau Vestavia, 2435 Columbiana Rd. Birmingham, 35216. START YOUR OWN FOOD BUSINESS New Culinary Incubator helps food business dreams come true! Chefs Workshop, Hoover www.chefsworkshop.com Pharmacist Needed! Chilton County Treatment Center 205-266-5022

Firefighter (Full-Time) City of Hoover $43,056/ yr. Apply by 5 PM on Wednesday Sept. 17th; View requirements and/or apply at www.hooveral.org EOE M/F/V/D New 2014 16x76 3 bedroom and 2 bath home with many upgrades! Cheaper than most repos! Just $32,798 delivered. Call Now! Clayton Homes of Pelham (205) 663-3730 Clinical Research Center of AL is seeking Asthma, HAE, COPD, & Allergy Participants. Compensation & Medical Care provided. Call 205-209-4100. www.alclinicalresearch.com Columbiana Health and Rehab. Immediate openings: CNAs - all shifts. PRN LPN (12 hour shifts). Apply in person: 22969 Hwy 25. Columbiana, AL 35051 Crystal Keys Locksmith Call us for all your Automotive, Alarms, and Re-Keying Needs! 205-280-0775 DCH HEALTH SYSTEM Caring for Life. Tuscaloosa, AL Medical Coder • Work from Home • Flexible Scheduling • Competitive Salaries & Sign-On Bonus For more information and to apply online, visit the DCH website at www.dchsystem.com Sales Consultant @ Farmers Furniture in Clanton. Dynamic person who enjoys working w/ the public, energetic, good communication and organization skills, HS diploma or equiv. w/ some sales experience. To apply, visit our store @ 302 Park Plaza, Clanton.

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GUTTER INSTALLER needed. Pelham. Must have good work ethic, experience in gutter installation/ construction, Drivers License, good MVR & be able to pass background check/drug test. Year round work, great pay. Call 664-9828. TARGET AUCTION. Advanced Real Estate Marketing. 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com COMMERCIAL DRIVERS and EXPERIENCED ASPHALT PERSONNEL Dunn Construction has immediate openings for experienced Drivers and Asphalt. Personnel for our Calera/Alabaster/ Birmingham area. Class B CDL & HAZMAT Endorsement required. Excellent benefits include BC/BS insurance/vacation/ holidays, & 401K. Please call 205-592-3866 x 259. EEOE/ AA/Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans Service Technicians Needed Ernest McCarty Ford Experience required, Lots of work! Call: Bryan Parks 205-663-3831 EXPRESS OIL CHANGE & TIRE ENGINEERS Looking for high quality Automotive Mechanic to serve our Chelsea customers. Competitive salary & great benefits. Team environment & No Sundays! Apply at www.expressoil.com Gardens of Pelham 2124 Old Montgomery Hwy, Pelham, AL 35124 www. GreatOaksManagement.com 205.402.9943 $3000 SIGN ON BONUS NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT, is accepting applications for local drivers in the Calera and Leeds, AL, area. Must have class A CDL, good driving record, 1 yr verifiable tractor trailer experience. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-668-3316.

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Empire Autohaus seeks ASE Certified Tech. w/Imports experience.Candidate should have strong work ethic, own tools; quality & craftsmanship important. 205-664-5757 Life & Health Insurance Agents Local company seeking seasonal licensed & exp agents. Call 205.397.2800 I believe I am defined by the care I give. Home healthcare allows you to see one patient at a time. When you become a part of home healthcare, you become a part of your patients’ lives. Now Hiring Registered Nurses for Centreville/Clanton Contact Shea Parker 1.866.GENTIVA or 770-372-1109 shea.parker@gentiva.com Visit gentiva.com/careers AA/EOE/M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. ONLINE AUCTIONS www.GTAOnlineAuctions. com 205-326-0833 Granger, Thagard & Assoc. Jack F. Granger #873 Great Clips Hiring Stylists Chelsea and Calera 205-966-7254 Ask about our Pine Straw & Mulch SPECIAL! Sod * Mulch * Pine Straw Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance. Free Estimates! Greenworks Landscaping 205-966-3305 DRIVERS Hanna Truck Lines is hiring OTR Drivers for our Northport & Fairfield AL Terminals. Minimum weekly pay & benefits. Willing to Train. Prefer Flatbed Exp. Veterans Welcome Contact Dwayne 800-634-7315 E.O.E. CNA’s, LPN’s, RN’s. FT and PT positions available for 2nd & 3rd Shift. New pay scale. Please apply in person at Hatley Health Care, Inc. 300 Medical Center Dr. Clanton, AL 35045

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WE HAVE FREIGHT!!! James R. Smith Trucking of Cullman, AL is currently seeking drivers and Owner -Operators. Benefits include daily settlements; direct Deposit or express cash; Transflo; 100% of fuel surcharge, stop & drop pay; discounts on fuel, cell Phones & tires; pre-pass furnished; excellent home/ family time and a payroll deducted truck purchase plan. Contact Greg Quick at 256.338.5168 or 800.633.3252

NEED A JOB? Lyons HR has jobs. Various positions available. Apply at: 490 Wildwood Circle N., Ste. 150 Birmingham, AL 35209

Joy’s Barber Shop, Pelham. NOW HIRING Call 663-5830. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm NEEDED NOW!! King’s Home has openings for Youth Care Workers (FT & PT) different shifts. Must be 23+ yo. Clear driving record, clear criminal background, HS diploma/ GED req’d. Please email lynn@kingshome.com or fax to 205-678-7372. KINGWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NEEDS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS & BUS DRIVERS! Email rgray@ kingwoodchristianschool. com Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com Service Tech & Mgrs needed for Hoover properties. Must have HVAC or EPA II or Universal cert. All experience levels welcomed. Please visit www.latapts.com to apply. 2010 Kabco - Secluded, private property near Chelsea. Off 280 and close to shopping. Home is 32X62. Spacious with 3 BR 2 BA, many features. Lot rent $250. Please call: 205-664-2412 Others buy Gold, We buy Jewelry! 205-251-3381 Downtown Birmingham www.levysfinejewelry.com

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Pelham Tank Lines Flatbed Truck Driver 3 yrs exp. Clean MVR. BCBS ins, 5 pd holidays, paid weekly. Pelham AL.NO TARP LOADS Allen: 205-915-7163Glenn: 205-902-2027

Right at Home Homecare services available in your area. Please call 205-460-1062 Immediate Job Openings for Caregiver/ CNAs in Shelby County. Apply at www.rahbhm.com.

Class A CDL Drivers Needed Immediately 3 Yrs Min Driving History With Dump Trailer Experience * $1000 Retention Bonus * Local Hauling * Home Nights APPLY ONLINE: www.perdidotrucking.com Perdido Trucking Service, LLC 251.470.0355

Free removal and pick up of unwanted items, appliances, water heaters, furniture, leftover yard sale items, etc. We also clean out garages and basements. Call Kenneth for more info (205)540-7023

Industrial Electricians for installing equip, conduit & wire. Wiring PLC & Drives. Startup proc. in heavyindustrial environment. Wanting people looking for a Home! 256 892 8882 johnny@pgwells.com Compassionate people needed to provide care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Residential setting. PT, FT & wknds available. Alabaster. Bessemer. Birmingham 205-854-7272 Looking for an hvac service tech/duct installer/installer asap. Small company looking for someone to be able to install heating and a.c. systems, as well as handle service calls and duct installation. Must be knowledgeable in all above areas, pass a background check and a drug test. Need to be able to work on own. Please contact at 205-669-9187 for further information and to apply. Professional Dog Training Any Age. Any Breed. 205-664-6910 LAY LAKE! $419,000 Gorgeous 3BR/2BA w/ main channel views from sunroom and master suite. Large kitchen, great room, and full basement. New dual-slip dock w/ electric lifts! MLS# 588793 Brian Thomas 205-369-2278 Re/Max Southern Homes 280

Looking for Truck Drivers, clean record, 2 yrs Exp. For more info call 205-789-4532 or 205-335-9009 START TODAY!!! Diesel Mechanic in Pelham/ Bham area. Must have exp, valid AL DL and own tools. Call 205-685-8859. The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is now hiring managers and drivers/loaders. Apply at: 1401 FL Shuttlesworth Dr. Birmingham, AL. 35234 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm School Bus Drivers For CDL and non CDL drivers. Clean Drug & Criminal background.Only Serious Inq, For immediate employment, apply: School Transportation Solutions: 1301 F L Shuttlesworth Dr. 205-324-4024 School Bus Drivers For CDL and non CDL drivers. Clean Drug & Criminal background. Only Serious Inq. For immediate employment, apply: School Transportation Solutions 1301 F L Shuttlesworth Dr. 205-324-4024

Comptroller needed Supervise business office, Medicare billing, payroll and patient trust fund. Process Medicaid apps and Medicaid billing. Work with managed care contract companies,prepare monthly financial statements, responsible for accts payable and accts receivable; at least 1-2 years exp, 4 yr degree, experience in Long Term Care Rehab facility preferred. Please email resume to: HR@rehabselect.net.

IMMEDIATE POSITIONS!!!!! Need 5 motivated workers to replace 5 lazy ones! Loaders, assistant manager, customer service positions, sales reps. Need valid DL. No experience necessary. Long hours, but very competitive pay. Call Drew (205) 490-1003 or (404) 723-1322

Sherman Industries A top paying Ready Mix company, seeking Exp Ready Mix Concrete Drivers. Class A or B CDL Req. Top Pay. Benefits. Call 205-368-2039 or 205-970-7572

SUNCREST Healthcare (205) 280-4663

SERVERS NEEDED Premier golf club in North Shelby County seeking motivated individuals for full and part time server positions. Must be available to work some nights and weekends. $10 - 12 per hour. Immediate openings. Interested candidates please reply to shoal@bellsouth.net. WE WANT TO HIRE YOU TO RETIRE YOU Work for a strong stable company. Southern Haulers LLC in Calera. Hiring CDL-A Drivers for new accounts. Must have good CDL-A. Exc pay / benefits. George or James 800.537.4621 EOE www.southernhaulersllc. com PLUMBERS NEEDED Call 682-2828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@sps9.com

IT/ Web Design/Social Media Part Time Contact George Scott, IV 205-664-9644 Located in Helena, AL Remote locationis possible.

Electricians Needed Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Call 682-2828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@sps9.com

Restoration Techs Must pass background check & drug test, have reliable transportation & good driving record. P/T positions available. Will train. Serious inquiries call 205-424-4211.

HUGE Closeout Sale One of kind windows & doors up to 75% off original price Southern Window Supply 155 Winslett Rd Pelham 35124 Call 945-9832

CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/ Pelham Call Stephen (205) 663-2822

Steel Building. Allocated Bargains. 40x60 on up. We do deals. gosteelbuildings.com Source# 18X 251-241-4250 Supreme Beverage Cois looking for delivery drivers with valid Class A driver’s license, clear MVR, DOT cert, ability to repetitively lift, pull and push 50+ lbs. Apply @supremebeverage.com Certified Lifeguard Positions Available Immediately. Call Mr. Calvin (205) 563-1888 Landscape Position. North Shelby County. Apply Mon-Fri, 8am-2pm. Call 296-2329 or 991-4653 for directions & info. Stable Hand Position. Parttime. North Shelby County. To apply, call 205-991-9720 or 205-531-1355. RECEPTIONIST FT/PT. GREAT 1st Job! Great work environment. Benefits available. www.tcac.org/employment. html Ask about our Above Ground Pool Special! Specializing in Liner Replacement! Yearly pool cleaning service. 30 yrs going strong! Tubbs Pools 256-267-7584 or 256-267-5824 MANUFACTURED HOMES MOBILE HOMES with land. Ready to move in. Owner financing with approved credit. 3 bdrm., 2 bath. No

renters.1-205-289-8899 VMFhomes.com Make a Difference! Vapor Thrift Store hiring PT & FT Apply at 5443 Hwy 280, Birmingham www.vaporthrift.com Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website www. capstonedentalassisting.com or call (205) 561-8118 and get your career started! Love Vacations? Want Extra Income? Join us and make a living Living! Call Michael at 334-322-6462. Villa Maria Apartments Affordable Housing for Ages 62 & above or Mobility Impaired•I ncome Based Rent•G ated Community205-836-7839 205-833-0532 Call today for an application and/or appt. CNC Machinist voestalpine Nortrak, Inc. has immediate openings for CNC Machinists for our Birmingham facility. This position is for CNC Machinists who can develop fixturing and can manipulate M&G code. Requirements: High school diploma or GED with 2-4 yrs of documented experience, ability to read blueprints, use of measuring devices & ability to program M&G code “A” plus. ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO SHIFT ROTATION. Please send resumes to: clay.johnston@voestalpine. com Maxiaire. Stainless Steel Fabrication. Stainless Steel Countertops. Commercial and Residential. (205) 945-9655 121.86 Acres of Hunting Land in Coosa County, Alabama, for Lease. For maps and info call 334-687-6000 ext 10. MiBella Wellness Center. Gynecology. Weight Loss. Hydra Facial. Smart Lipo. Cellulite Reduction. Hormone Therapy. Dr. Mia Cowan. 205.995.1009 mibellawellness.com

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why I love Hoover

‘Hoover is a thriving city that has everything you need at your fingertips.’

partner at Capstone Financial Group, Joe Thomas will be the president of the Hoover Chamber of Commerce in 2015. Thomas, who grew up in Pleasant Grove, married his high school sweetheart, Michelle. The couple has been married for 16 years and has five children: 8-year-old twin boys, 5-year-old twin girls and a 4-year-old son.

Q: What is your favorite part about your job? A: With my job as a financial advisor, I am able to educate people and have an impact on their lives every day. When most people think about finance, they get overwhelmed and unsure. I put the fun in financial. So basically, being a translator from financial to English is what I do. Q: What are you most excited about with becoming Chamber president next year? A: With every position like this, there is always responsibility and opportunity – the opportunity to lead the chamber in a direction to help businesses succeed. Adding programming, seminars and workshops to help new businesses get off the ground, existing businesses get over the hump and established businesses plan for succession.

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Q: Why do you love Hoover? A: Hoover is a thriving city that has everything you need at your fingertips. If you do need to go outside the city to get something, you are usually only 15 minutes away. Q: What is something not many people know about you? A: My favorite times away from the family are being in the woods camping or working at a haunted house (Warehouse 31). Q: What is your favorite movie, and why? A: “Christmas Vacation.” No, it doesn’t have to be anywhere near Christmas for me to watch this movie – so many hilarious quotes and situations. If I need a laugh, this movie will always come through. Q: Where would be your ideal vacation spot? A: It would be somewhere in the

Caribbean on an all-inclusive resort. Q: What do you consider to be your greatest achievement? A: Getting my Eagle Scout rank. This took me five years to accomplish. Q: Who is your role model, and why? A: My father, Butch Thomas. He has always been there for me. He has done whatever he has needed to do to allow me every opportunity in life. He has taught me what hard work is all about and how determination can be the secret ingredient to success. Q: How often do your Eagle Scout skills come in handy?t? A: Good question. Very often. Probably the most useful is the ability to tie the right knot for the given task. Second would be first aid. With five very active kids, we always have some sort of injury. n

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