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Inspired tales There's a common thread that runs through the stories featured in this month's issue — tales of people who are realizing their dreams and living the lives they desire. Lauren Heartsill Dowdle's story on Solamar Agency CEO Chelsea Berler (Page 16) is as inspirational as they come. Born into humble beginnings in small town North Dakota, Berler suffered through her parents' divorce and a father lost to alcoholism at an early age. By age 18, Berler lost two siblings in separate car accidents. Berler could've allowed anger to consume her, but instead used life's tragic curveballs to better herself. In her memoir, "The Curious One," Berler shares her journey from food stamps to CEO, and it's a journey worth hearing about. Also inside, Carmen Shea Brown highlights do-it-yourself fashion

blogger Erica Bunker (Page 22). After 13 years in accounting, Bunker gave up her desk job to pursue her passion of sewing and fashion design. Bunker is the founder and creator of the blog "Erica B: DIY Style," as well as a member of the Mood Sewing Network, a group of fashion sewing bloggers from across the U.S. Said Bunker: "I got tired of sitting in a cubicle all day. I thought, 'There's got to be something better.'" Brown also highlights beekeepers John and Brenda Belcher (Page 26), who visit local schools and groups to educate people about honeybees and their impact on the environment. The Belchers took up beekeeping after they were inspired by a co-worker's enthusiasm for the pastime. Since that time, the couple has delved into

the task, working on their master beekeeping certification. Fortunately for all of us, Hoover isn't short on people who take risks, who make bold moves, who try something new. My hope is while you read the stories of our neighbors and friends, that you too are spurred to pursue your own goals, big or small. n

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FEATURES 26

The Bee-lievers Husband and wife embrace beekeeping hobby

European Flair Decorators' ShowHouse in Greystone wows crowds

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FASHION 8 Garden Chic: Items to spruce up your garden this summer

ARTS & CULTURE 10 Bark in the Park:

Dogs take over Aldridge Gardens for tail-wagging good time

FEATURES 16 Living for Those

Who Can't: Chelsea Berler proves choices define a person

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DIY Diva: Fashion blogger Erica Bunker is living her dream The Bee-lievers: Husband and wife embrace beekeeping hobby

EDUCATION 36 Snippets: What’s

happening in Hoover education and beyond

AT HOME 40 European Flair:

Decorators' ShowHouse in Greystone wows crowds

FOOD & DRINK 48 Off the Beaten Path:

Fleur De Lys focuses on all-natural fare

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IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Editor’s Note 14

Aldridge Gardens newsletter

The Book Nook

Hoover Area Chamber Connection

Spotted

Calendar

Classifieds

Why I Love Hoover

what’s in store

Garden speak

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Attention all aspiring and veteran green thumbs! Spruce up your garden this summer while enjoying the bounty of your spring harvest. Add color and texture with garden accessories. Consider these decorative items from local businesses to complement your green space and garden. 8

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Lovely labels

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Bark in the Park Dogs take over Aldridge Gardens for a tail-wagging good time WRITTEN & PHOTOS BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE

especially for shelter dogs,” said Norris, who attended Paws in the Gardens for the first time. Owners paid $10 per dog for our-legged friends, colorful admission, and portions of the proceeds blooms and dozens of animal went to the Shelby Humane Society. lovers filled Aldridge Gardens In addition to owners and their March 22 for Paws in the companions, a variety of pet artists and Gardens. photographers, vendors, animal control and After the event was canceled last year rescue organizations also came together for because of rain, attendees were in strong this event to share products, information, force with their dogs this spring. All sizes, snacks and toys. There were also adoptable colors and breeds made their way to the dogs there to meet possible owners, although garden where they mingled with other dogs they could not be taken home that day. and enjoyed tasty treats. For talented and creative pets, they could Two of the people who enjoyed this dog compete in the best trick and costume day were Amber Norris and her mother, contests. When they were worn out, the April Wilkerson. They brought their rescued pups made their way over to the shaded dogs, Amy and Teddy, to the gardens. watering station where there were rows of “It’s a great event for socialization, fresh water bowls. There was also food and

LEFT: Amber Norris brought her rescued dogs Amy and Teddy to Paws in the Gardens at Aldridge Gardens. A portion of event proceeds went to the Shelby Humane Society. ABOVE: After Paws in the Gardens was canceled last year due to rain, attendees were in force with their dogs this spring.

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TOP LEFT: Veterinarians from the Oak View Animal Clinic and Red Mountain Animal Clinic hosted talks about war dogs, pet nutrition and adoption at Paws in the Gardens. TOP RIGHT: Dog owners brough their pet to walk around the pond at the gardens.

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drink for their owners. Garden visitors also had an opportunity to talk with vets from Oak View Animal Clinic and Red Mountain Animal Clinic, see presentations about war dogs, learn about pet nutrition and hear about adoption from Peace Love & Dog Paws Rescue Inc. This non-profit organization, Peacelovedogpawsrescue.com, also brought a pen filled with furry friends. From Penny, a Yorkie, to Lucy, an Aussie mix, the dogs were just a few of the pups the organization was trying to place in permanent homes. “It’s a fabulous event to kick off spring,” said Alison Potts Shirley, who founded the non-profit in 2010. “People can come to the gardens, without unleashed dogs running around.” The rescue group takes in all breeds and works to find them permanent homes. Prospective pet owners must go through an application process and home visit before adopting a dog. “This event lets people know about the rescue and other businesses in the community they might not know about,” Shirley said. “Events like this are our lifeline.” Whether dog owners brought their pet to walk around the pond, learn more about vendors or to just enjoy the great outdoors, they found it all at the foliage-filled gardens. n June 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

Ken Jackson Collection

Summer is here! Laughter and happy faces fill the Gardens as summer camps get started. Hydrangeas are blooming, and now is the perfect time to see our famous Snowflakes and other beautiful hydrangeas. To make your experience even more pleasant, public visiting hours have been extended from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Members-only hours are now 5 to 7 p.m.

While visiting Aldridge Gardens, don’t miss the Ken Jackson collection of Frank Fleming sculptures located in the Eddie and Kay Aldridge Art and Historical Collections Museum. Pieces can be viewed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except when there is a private event inside the house. Ken Jackson is a local businessman who says he is drawn to Frank Fleming’s work because he enjoys wildlife. Over the years he has acquired many of Fleming’s animal sculptures. In 2011 he was looking for a new home for his collection so others could see and enjoy them as much as he has. He felt the Gardens would be the perfect location for the sculptures, because, in his words, “animals belong in a garden!”

Did you know? The Snowflake hydrangea has an interesting history. In 1969, a lady in Lipscomb, Alabama had an unusual Oakleaf hydrangea in her yard. A neighbor brought the plant’s beautiful bloom to Eddie Aldridge’s father Loren, who then went to see the shrub. Although the plant was dying, he managed to get three cuttings from it. Later at the nursery, a worker mistook the cuttings for weeds and threw them in the dumpster! Eddie found out what had happened that afternoon, and he promptly sent the worker headfirst into the dumpster to retrieve the cuttings. Only one cutting survived. Over the next few years Eddie and his dad nurtured and then began to propagate the special hydrangea, until they finally had 13 plants from which to take cuttings. Several of these original shrubs survive today and are planted by the woodland stream in the Gardens. Unlike the common Oakleaf hydrangea, this one had double blooms. They named the hydrangea Snowflake. They patented it and began to promote it, but not for monetary gain. They never charged royalties on the Snowflake. It became very popular and is now sold all over the world. Because the plant does not produce seed and has to be propagated by cuttings, all those hydrangeas can be traced back to that single cutting that survived its trip into the dumpster.

A SPECIAL WELCOME Volunteers are an important part of Aldridge Gardens! We extend our thanks and special welcome to Phyllis Giles, who has volunteered to be our new Volunteer Coordinator. Phyllis has served as a long-time volunteer in multiple roles, and we deeply appreciate the contribution she makes to the Gardens.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS Hydrangeas Under The Stars

Hydrangeas Under The Stars Friday, June 13 Join us for a special evening of great food and entertainment, plus a live auction, all to benefit Aldridge Gardens. Reception with music and cocktails begins at 6:00 p.m. and dinner and live auction will be from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. For more information and table and ticket sales contact Aldridge Gardens 205.682.8019 or visit aldridgegardens.com Or to purchase tables and/or tickets contact Beverly Meadors at Iberia Bank, 2765 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, AL 35244

In the Gallery

In the Gallery: Birmingham native Barry Graham will be displaying his art in the gallery June and July. Graham’s paintings and garden art reflect fine details and fascinations in nature. Come to the Meet the Artist opening reception on June 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Art in the Gardens

Art in the Gardens is Saturday, June 21and Sunday, June 22. This is your chance to stroll through the Gardens and see the works of some of the best artists in the country, and of course shop! More than 50 artisans will compete for category and best of show awards in this juried open-air show that features only Alabama artists. There will be painting, mixed media, jewelry, woodworking and more.

Members-only Guided Bird Walk

Members-only Guided Bird Walk: Saturday, June 21, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. There is no cost but please pre-register at aldridgegardens.com

Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series: Thursday, June 26, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Bring blankets and chairs, refreshments, and a picnic dinner and enjoy this spectacular live event under the stars! Please note this special event is rain or shine. Admission $20 For more information and tickets visit aldridgegardens.com

ALDRIDGE GARDENS Aldridge Gardens has both indoor and outdoor venues for parties, weddings, and corporate events. For more information call 205.682.8019 or visit aldridgegardens.com

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Living for those who can’t Chelsea Berler proves choices – not circumstances – define a person WRITTEN BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

just the beginning of her heartache. She lost her two brothers in separate, unrelated car accidents by the time she was he emotional scars of loss 18. Berler also dealt with relationship issues, might not be outwardly going through two divorces by the age of 24. evident – but those deep “I was a little bit angry,” Berler admits. “I wounds define Chelsea Berler’s wondered, ‘Why are these things happening every struggle and success. to me?’ But, then I realized, life is short, and Founder of a thriving marketing agency there are many people who didn’t get to live and writer of “The Curious One,” Berler it full out. So, I decided I wanted to be more is at the top of her game – all by the age of and do something with myself because they 30. These accolades would be impressive never got the opportunity to do it.” enough, but it’s her journey to this point Now, as she dealt with all of these lifethat leaves an even deeper mark on everyone changing tragedies, she was faced with a she meets. fork in the road. Berler grew up in Scranton, North “I had a turning point,” she recalls. “I had Dakota – a city of just 300 people. “It’s a to determine if I could make something of really small town where everyone knows myself or stay in this situation where all everyone, and you’re related to a lot of the of these bad things happen and just be sad people there,” she said. “I never really felt about that.” like I fit in.” She decided to take the road less traveled But even in a small town, her childhood and used her heartache to better herself. was anything but simple. Their wallets held “Your biggest tragedy can be your biggest more food stamps than dollars, and the success,” she said. lingering smell of alcohol didn’t help hold After working her way up in a corporate the family together. office doing sales, marketing and Her parents divorced when she was 6 development services, Berler decided to years old, largely because of her father’s start her own business, Solamar Agency alcoholism. She remained close to her (solamaragency.com). father, but five years later, he died due to Named after the Hotel Solamar in San complications from the disease. But this was Diego – a place that inspired Berler – the

LEFT: Chelsea Berler is the founder and chief executive officer of Solamar Agency, a boutique marketing firm in Greystone.

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company handles branding, designs, online marketing support, relationship management, strategic consultant and business support for companies in the United States and abroad. Originally working out of her home in North Dakota, Berler later moved to Destin, Florida, after a friend introduced her to the area. While there, she met her current husband, Mark, while grabbing some lunch at a local restaurant. He had a beach home in Florida, but he lived in Birmingham – and it wasn’t long before Berler moved there to be with him. A few years after moving to the Magic City, Berler opened an office on Greystone Commercial Boulevard. Now, her company has 20 employees based in the city and around the country. If surviving unspeakable losses and creating a profitable business before turning 30 wasn’t enough, Berler is also a published memoir author. “I didn’t want to share my story with others at first,” she explains. “I keep my life pretty private, for the most part. But, then I had someone tell me I could help a lot of people with my message.” Her book, “The Curious One: From Food Stamps

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Berler said her book's mission is to help and encourage others going through tough times of their own.

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to CEO,” went on sale earlier this year and has already sold more than 1,000 copies. She shares her constant curiosity for more in life, struggles, tragedies, love and then how she found success – and she hopes others can relate to her story. “Just because you’re different doesn’t mean you can’t do something with yourself,” she said. “All of us who are different have great things we can do. Just because life is where it is now doesn’t mean you can’t change the direction.” Her main mission for the book, she said, is to help and encourage others going through tough times of their own. “A lot of bad things can happen to people,” Berler said. “It’s what you do with those things that’s the biggest point. You can live in that world and let it consume you, or you can make something out of it.” Looking back to her heartbreaking childhood in Scranton, North Dakota, it’s clear Chelsea Berler did just that. “I’ve been super lucky how everything has turned out so far,” she says. “I’m looking forward to the next 30.” Order a copy of "The Curious One" at thecuriousone.com or on Amazon, and learn more about Berler at mostlychelsea.com. n

the book nook

Love in the Library Romance novels are one of the most popular genres, both at the Hoover Library and in the book publishing industry. It made up the largest share of the U. S. consumer market in 2012 at 16.7 percent generating $1.438 billion in sales. Every romance novel contains a central love story, centering on the main characters falling in love Theresa Davis and their struggles to make the Library Specialist relationship work, and a happily Hoover Public Library ever after ending. The romance genre is so varied that different subgenres have been created to identify and market the various categories. This summer, the Hoover Library is sponsoring a romance series to help raise awareness of the wide and varied scope of novels that encompass this popular genre of fiction. We invite you to come share your favorites and to broaden your reading horizons and try something new! Our book discussion groups and Monday at the Movies will feature romance selections during the summer months, and there will even be an extra romance-themed prize for those who participate in our Adult Summer Reading Romance Bingo challenge. A special class on how to crochet a romantic bookmark will highlight our Saturday, July 12 Purl @ the Plaza program. We will also have a special Skype session with romance author Sarah MacLean on Thursday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m. The finale to our summer series is “Love in the Library,” an after-hours author program on Friday, August 1 at 7 p.m. featuring historical romance author Lauren Willig, along with a panel of romance authors including Abbi Glines, Suzanne Johnson and Beatriz Williams. A reception with book sales and book signings will follow. Whether you enjoy contemporary dialogue, historical settings, mystery, thrillers, the paranormal or inspirational, there’s a romance novel waiting for you! Please visit www. hooverlibrary.org for more information or call 444-7820. n

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Diva Fashion blogger Erica Bunker is living her dream

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WRITTEN BY CARMEN SHEA BROWN PHOTOS BY JON GOERING

Bunker took a hiatus from sewing throughout high school, but she started back sewing home decor items such as drapes irmingham native Erica Bunker and curtains after she got married to her learned to sew as a student in husband, Michael. Sewing became a hobby eighth grade home economics as she made her own maternity clothes and class. She made an outfit for a costumes for Halloween and school plays for fashion show and dreamed of being a fashion her children when they were much younger. designer. Bunker worked in accounting for about 13 “I wanted to pursue a career in fashion, years when she decided it was time to give but I was talked out of it and was told I up her 9 to 5 routine and start pursuing her needed to go to school to get a real degree,” dream. she said. “I enjoyed it, but I started burning out,”

LEFT: Erica Bunker posts her designs, like this red dress, to her fashion blog, "Erica B.: DIY Style." The following looks were all designed by Bunker. RIGHT: Bunker worked in accounting for about 13 years when she decided to start pursuing her dream.

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ABOVE: Bunker is a member of the Mood Sewing Network, a national group of sewing bloggers that range from novices to veterans.

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Bunker said. “I got tired of sitting in a cubicle all day. I thought, there’s got to be something better.” Bunker left her job nine years ago to stay home with her children (Brian, now 24; Amber, 22; and Mikaela, 16), while they were still in elementary and middle school. Now at age 43, Bunker is living her dream as a DIY fashion blogger. Since 2006, Bunker has been creating looks that she sees in shopping boutiques, runways and fashion magazines and posts them on her blog, “Erica B: DIY Style.” “I started noticing a lot of sewing blogs on the Internet, and I thought, I can do this,” she said. “In 2005, I started a website and created a URL. By that time everyone was on Facebook and Twitter, so it just kind of took off.” Bunker’s favorite designers are Diane von Furstenburg and Michael Kors. “Their work is just beautiful. I use them as inspiration for what I design,” she said. On her blog, Bunker offers advice to everyone from beginning sewers to accomplished seamstresses. She has also posted her own “sewing library,” which lists books that she reads and recommends to sewers. Her top choice is Claire B. Shaeffer’s “Couture Sewing Techniques.” Bunker has made prom dresses, homecoming dresses, a pair of pants and a vest for her son for homecoming. She has even made her husband shirts and shorts. Bunker’s favorite items to make are tailored jackets and coats. Bunker is a member of the Mood Sewing Network, a national group of sewing bloggers that range from beginners to those who have been sewing for many years. They receive a monthly allowance from Mood Fabrics, the flagship fashion fabric store made famous by the reality TV show “Project Runway.” “We have a monthly allowance where we can buy anything we want and make whatever we want,” Bunker said. “Then we post it on their website.” Bunker said she tries to take some time out each day to devote to making her clothes, which she makes from what are known as Big 4 Patterns from Vogue, McCall’s, Butterick and Simplicity. Right now, Bunker said she mainly makes clothes for herself and her children. However, now that she only has one child at home, she is considering where she may take her hobby in the future. “Right now I’m not really into selling, but I may branch out when my daughter leaves for college,” she said. “I feel like my time is opening up now.” n

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Husband and wife embrace beekeeping hobby

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Brenda Belcher has used her career background in sales and catering to make products using honey from bees, including wildflower honey and jalapeño-infused honey.

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renda and John Belcher never had much interest in bees. Growing up, John would visit his Uncle Leonard, who was a beekeeper, but Brenda often went barefoot as a child, so getting stung on the foot did not make for a pleasant image. This all changed a few years ago, when John’s co-worker, Ricky Grace, would 28

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come in to work every day and talk about beekeeping. In him, they saw an enthusiasm for bees that they had never considered before. Then one day, her husband was sitting in his office at work and looked out the window, where he saw a group of bees swarming inside a portable cement mixer. It was right before fall, when the bees were

LEFT: John and Brenda Belcher often visit local schools and groups to educate people about honeybees and their importance to society. RIGHT: "If a man were to take more note of the honeybee, we would be better off as a society," Brenda Belcher said.

forming a temporary swarm until the scalp bees could come so they could set up a hive. “It was the weirdest thing,” Belcher said. “We kind of laugh because we say God sent the bees to us. We feel like God intended for us to go get into this bee world because it’s amazing what they can do.” Grace came and boxed the bees up and took them home with him. For about two months, Brenda and John would suit up and go to see them. “He kept them for about two months while they formed their hives. We had to get some knowledge behind us before we decided to keep them,” she said. When they first brought the bees home, Brenda tried to film them on her phone when they were coming out. She was immediately stung on the temple. “I was not deterred at all,” she said. “I’m gutsy that way.” Brenda remembers the first time she saw the bees do the waggle dance, a figure-eight dance where the honeybees can share information with members of the hive about where to find flowers to get nectar and pollen, where to get water or to new housing locations. “They are just as cute as they can be. It literally looks like they’re dancing,” she said. Brenda said that there is a widely accepted theory that when human beings get nervous, bees detect the presence of carbon dioxide in their breathing, which sometimes makes them react defensively by stinging. “Bees are not aggressive. When I go talk to children, I tell them not to be afraid of them,” she said. “My husband is a bee charmer. He doesn’t get June 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

stung. They just don’t bother him.” The Belchers often visit local schools and groups to educate people about the honeybees and their importance to society. She is hopeful that children will be the wave of the future when it comes to preventing the rapid decline of honeybees in recent years. “2013 was the lowest production of honey on record,” she said. “Our supply is at its lowest, but demand for honey is at its highest.” Brenda follows all of the latest news on honeybees, particularly the research of Dr. Jim Tew, an entymologist who is an Alabama native. Brenda believes that the decline is mainly due to a combination of chemicals in the environment, pollution and things that happen naturally. Because bees are affected by noise and vibration, Brenda said she also believes that the increased presence of cell phone towers could be 30

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playing a role as well. However, she said people can take action to alleviate the problem. “We tell people to restrain from using sevin dust,” she said. “ It is deadly to a honeybee. In 2006, the EPA put out new restrictions and warned against using pesticide on anything that’s blooming. If people find a wild swarm, they can call the Hoover Fire Department. Don’t go get out the Raid.” The Belchers are members of the Alabama Beekeepers Association, who meet at the Botanical Gardens. They are working on their master beekeeping certification, and they will test for the journeyman level of beekeeping (the second level of three) in the fall. Brenda, 53, has used her career background in sales and catering to make products using honey from the bees, such as wildflower honey, jalapeno-infused honey and beeswax soap. Right now they sell these items at

upscale farmers’ markets, but they are working on a new website, Gardenhoneybee.com, where they plan to continue to spread the good news about honeybees and their benefits to society on a much wider level. “If man were to take more note of the honeybee, we would be better off as a society,” Brenda said. “They care more about the future generation than about themselves. The average life of a bee is only six weeks, and they will sacrifice themselves for that future hive.” n

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Spain Park student scores perfect 36 on ACT

BPES hosts Literacy Night and Book Fair Bluff Park Elementary School kicked of its Literacy Night and Book Fair Jan. 23 with a Literacy Night Fiesta. Students were encouraged to participate in a “book

swap.” The students had a great time shopping at the book fair and book swap. Even Clifford showed up to support Literacy Night! Pictured with Clifford is William Morrison.

BPES names Finley Award winners Congratulations to Bluff Park Elementary School’s Finley Character Award winners, from left, Ian Chatterton, kindergarten; Langley Jung, first grade; Bryant Lawson, second grade; George Mann, third grade; Devin Cherry, fourth grade; and Jaime Schnader, fifth grade. The Finley Character Awards, named the late longtime educator Bob Finley, honors the best of the best in Hoover 36

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City Schools. Finley served at Hoover’s former W.A. Berry High School from 1963 to 1994.

Spain Park High School rising senior Josh Taggart is the latest in a string of Hoover City Schools students to score a perfect 36 on the ACT. After scoring a 30 on his ACT as a Berry Middle School eighth grader, Taggart decided to give it one more shot — and then another. “I had a feeling I could go higher,” Taggart said. Taggart took the test again in ninth grade, scoring a 31. He took the test again this past December and scored a composite 36. “My mom got the news at 1 a.m. She came and woke me up — I thought it was a dream. Then she started calling all our relatives — at 1 a.m.,” Taggart said. In addition to Taggart, Hoover High School senior Sunny Thodupunuri scored a 36 on his ACT this academic year. Spain Park High School twins Matthew and Stefanie also achieved a perfect score.

Hoover High girls golf wins tourney The Hoover High School girls golf team emerged victorious in its own tournament March 11 — the inaugural Hoover High School March Madness Golf Tournament. Sixteen high school teams participated in the two-day event at the Hoover Country Club and Oxmoor Valley Golf Course. Following Hoover’s first place was Muscle Shoals High School, second place, and Auburn High School, third place. HHS golf team members include Mychael O’Berry, Julie Baker, Elizabeth Moultrie and Emily Simpson. Spain Park’s Jordan Susce tied for Low Medalist honors shooting a two-day total 148, with a score of 68 on the second day. The HHS girls golf team is led by head coach Lori Elgin and assistant coach Carol Steinert.

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City honors Hoover Bucs football Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey presented a proclamation to Hoover High School football coach Josh Niblett Feb. 3 in celebration of the Hoover Bucs’ second consecutive Class 6A state football title. The Bucs defeated Auburn High School 20-3 at the University of Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium Dec. 6, 2013. The Bucs have now won 10 state championships, including eight since 2000.

Brock’s Gap hosts Lego Robotics Challenge Twelve challenges centered on a “Buccaneer Pirates” theme capped off a district-wide Lego Robotics Challenge Feb. 8 at Brock’s Gap Intermediate School. Scores of students competed in challenges that tested their knowledge of engineering, science, math and other skills. Julie Altmark, an enrichment specialist at Bluff Park Elementary and Shades Mountain Elementary, helped coordinate this latest challenge — one of three Lego Robotics competitions across the district. “Our Lego competition was a

great success,” Altmark said. “We had about 90 kids, at least that many parents and middle school kids judging under the leadership of [Simmons Middle School teacher] Mr. Steve Fox.” Lego Clubs and sponsors of those close from eight Hoover City Schools — Bluff Park Elementary, Brock’s Gap Intermediate School, Deer Valley Elementary, Green Valley Elementary, Greystone Elementary, Riverchase Elementary, Trace Crossings Elementary and Shades Mountain Elementary — were all on hand for the challenge.

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Mayor Gary Ivey, the Riverchase Country Club board, the Riverchase Residential Association board, Premier Properties and candidates for positions opening on the Residental board. There were approximately 200 people in attendance.

Teams dominate final Lego competition Lego Robotics teams from Deer Valley Elementary and Shades Mountain Elementary schools came out on top in the third and final installment of the Hoover City Schools District Lego Robotics Competition.

Deer Valley’s team placed first, with Shades Mountain Elementary placing second. Approximately 80 students from seven Hoover schools participated in the event hosted at Green Valley Elementary School. The theme was “African Safari.”

Simmons Middle School teacher Steve Fox led the judging team for middle school students. HCS Lego Club sponsors are Julie Altmark, Mandy Fox, Beth Garrard, Sammi Funkhauser, Debbie McDonald, Christie Willis and Amanda Stone.

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European Flair Decorators' ShowHouse in Greystone wows crowds WRITTEN BY CASSANDRA MICKENS PHOTOS BY JON GOERING LEFT: The library inside Villa D'Ambra was transformed into a haven designed by Umphrey Interiors. The modern furnishings were paired with pops of magentapink. ABOVE: Rosegate Design used vibrant shades of aqua, lime, teal and chocolate for this bedroom sitting area.

s Nan Teninbaum toured through Villa D'Ambra, the French Mediterranean-style house in Greystone selected as this year's Decorators' ShowHouse, she couldn't help but be inspired by the architecture and ambiance. "I don't care where you are in the house, you get a beautiful view of something," said Teninbaum, ShowHouse publicity chair. "Everything flows together and works so beautifully together." The ShowHouse, an annual fundraiser benefitting the Alabama Symphony

Orchestra, concluded its season May 11, but the interior design elements still linger in the mind. The ShowHouse featured work from Birmingham area decorators and interior designers who were each assigned a room to remodel. The 12,000-square-foot house has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, four fireplaces and a 14-and-a-half acre lake in the backyard. Owners Michelle and Michael D'Ambra renovated the house in 2003 after living abroad in Paris. The D'Ambras substituted limestone for the original exterior, adding a limestone arch over the front door that June 2014 | Hooverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magazine â&#x20AC;˘

BELOW: Luxe textiles and a soft palette of neutral hues defined the master bedroom designed by Stock & Trade Design.

weighs more than 3,000 pounds. Two stone lions guard the entry and an iron gate leads to the front doors. The roof is of Mexican tile. Stepping into the spacious foyer, all eyes were drawn to a 64-light Bohemian crystal chandelier imported from Prague, Czech Republic, Teninbaum said. To the right of the foyer, the library was transformed into a haven designed by Perry Umphrey of Umphrey Interiors in Birmingham. Umphrey selected Benjamin Moore's Raspberry Mousse paint as an accent color. The magenta-pink shade brought life to space, which featured modern furniture pieces "perfect for a few friends to gather and converse or just right for one person to sit and feel comfortable," Umphrey said. "The color choices keep the space modern and silver accents give it a clean, crisp finish," Umphrey said. "Small details make the room interesting and stimulate conversation without being overwhelming." Also to the right of the foyer, a curving hallway leads 42

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to the master bedroom and bath designed by Stock & Trade Design in Homewood. With its crisp linen upholstery, luxe textiles and soft palette of neutral hues, the bedroom was a peaceful oasis. The adjoining sitting room, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and fireplace, provided a space to unwind. Also, a private terrace with weathered teak lounge chairs made for a breezy outdoor living space. In the master bath, the Stock & Trade design team chose neutral paint colors — Benjamin Moore's Winds Breath and Revere Pewter — to contrast with the bathroom's dark marble floors and walls. Rich textiles and soft neutral cowhides were layered over natural fiber rugs to soften the space. A chandelier and round accent table added warmth to the hard surroundings. From the master suite, guests were led onto the loggia, or porch, designed by Summer Classics in Pelham. Home designers Allen Westbrook and Lisa Fritz continued the relaxed vibe, working with granite June 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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ABOVE: The loggia, or porch, featuring outdoor furniture from Summer Classics, gave off relaxed vibe.

features to create a casual dining and lounging space complete with Summer Classics' Royan chairs and Maltese deep seating. Stepping back inside the house, guests were met with a burst of color in the living room designed by Robin McCorquodale of Castle Creations in Birmingham, who likened the room to the Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy. McCorquodale said the room exemplified the secure audacity of its owners — people who are not intimidated by the use of color. Shades of blue and green brighten the space, as well as a mix of floral, geometric and animal patterns that somehow play well together. "This is a room that is both pleasing to the eye and soft to the touch," McCorquodale said. The living room gives way to the breakfast room, designed by Christine's & Bagatelle in Mountain Brook. Colorful butterflies flutter about on McKenzieChilds plates set on an iron table made by local artisan Ben Smith. The table's base resembles a tree 46

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branch, mirroring the outdoor lakeside setting. The kitchen, designed by Jay Howton & Associates in Bessemer, featured a soft gray palette with black granite countertops. Art, accessories and barstools added a modern, whimsical edge. Leaving the kitchen and through a small hallway is the maid's rooms, which Virginia College interior design students transformed into a workroom for a fictional rising young shoe designer. The space fused contemporary and traditional elements with pops of claret and fuchsia. Shoes were used in an unconventional way, becoming an integral part of the space via the custom doorstop, tie-back and floor lamp. Thriving bursts of color flow into the dining room designed by Jay Howton & Associates. Inspired by a French diplomat and his statuesque wife, decorator Donald Jay Howton brought drama to the pace with contemporary art, hand-embroidered Madeira linens, Anna Weatherley china, L'Objet chargers, Waterford stemware, Rogers flatware, Dresden and Wedgwood. The tour continued via the curved staircase to the top floor, where guests lingered in the loft designed by Bill Aroosian of Habitation in Homewood. The loft featured an imaginative mix of antique and new pieces, and light reflected off the wall of mirrors, contrasting with a playful painting of a jester-in-training. A steamer trunk-inspired console table adds a touch of "elegant industrial chic" while a contemporary rug anchors the space. Three bedrooms round out the top floor, the first designed by Rosegate Design in Birmingham. With spectacular views of the lake from the seating area, the room featured vibrant shades of aqua, lime, teal and chocolate. The second bedroom, called a "Mini Man Cave," was a rustic outdoorsy boy's room designed by Ramona Griffin of G&G Interior Design in Bessemer. The room's rustic charm was noted in the rustic headboards made from warehouse pallets, as well as a birch forest stencil accent wall. "This room celebrates all that is manhood in the preteen and teen years," Griffin said. "The use of patterns and plaids in masculine colors add interest to the space without feeling overly designed." The third bedroom, designed by Lynne Coker of Lynne Coker Interiors in Homewood, was a guest suite showcasing a fusion of "traditional elegance and modern luxe." The fabric selection blended velvet, silk, damask and linen for luxurious comfort. In addition, Coker used a color palette of gray, silver and lavender for a soft, soothing backdrop. The transformed rooms within Villa D'Ambra had its desired effect, offering a tranquil escape while inspiring ideas with its daring yet doable designs. n June 2014 | Hooverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magazine â&#x20AC;˘

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BELOW: Among the most popular sweet treats at Fleur De Lys are the Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies, a vegan recipe. RIGHT: A chalkboard display shows the day's specials at Fleur De Lys.

Fleur De Lys Cooking Company focuses on all-natural fare

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iffany Talbot loves cooking off the beaten path, tweaking and perfecting recipes until she discovers deliciousness. “I play. That’s part of the fun for me,” said Talbot, owner of Fleur De Lys Cooking Company off Riverchase Parkway near Valleydale Road. The bakery and cafe is tucked inside a corporate office building, where workers often flock for a good meal and sweet treat. “Lillies are my favorite flower. I figured if Fleur De Lys was good enough for French royalty, it’s good enough for me,” Talbot said of her cafe’s namesake. “And, it’s classic.” On a recent Friday afternoon, Talbot baked a batch of her strawberry chocolate chip cookies, a recipe she created while attempting to make a lemon poppyseed cookie. Rather than follow the recipe set before her, Talbot decided to wing it. It’s a good thing she did, as the cookie is among the most popular at Fleur De Lys. “I liked the direction the recipe was going in, but I thought, ‘That would make a good strawberry chocolate chip cookie. Let me tweak this a little bit,’” Talbot said. “Our most popular items are usually the result of me playing in the kitchen.” In addition to being scrumptious, Talbot said, the strawberry chocolate chip cookie also is guilt free. The recipe is vegan, meaning it contains no animal

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ABOVE: Fleur De Lys also serves savory selections, like its chicken salad sandwich with vinegar slaw and broccoli salad.

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products like milk, eggs or butter. The vegan twist often catches customers off guard, as many are convinced vegan is synonymous with no taste. That is, until they taste it. Fleur De Lys makes specialty cakes and other baked goods (cobbler cakes, cupcakes, fudge, brownies and dessert bars) that are vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free using fresh, seasonal allnatural ingredients. “I used to be gluten-free and vegan, so that has served me well in this endeavor,” Talbot said. “There’s definitely a demand for good things. We make everything without any artificial ingredients or preservatives.” Talbot demands good things from her kitchen, having grown up in Birmingham surrounded by “two very traditional Southern grandmothers who made everything from scratch.” That home cooking tradition has been carried over to Fleur De Lys, which is rooted in southern hospitality, Talbot said. “Southern hospitality and entertaining is a great thing, but it’s difficult when you’re busy,” Talbot said. “We hope to give busy moms and dads a break from the hassles of enternaining without having to sacrifice homestyle meals." Talbot has found an honest tastetester crew in her husband, Todd, and Fleur De Lys staffers Aleka Tsivourakis and Patrick Ward, who let her know if a recipe is a hit or miss. Fleur De Lys also offers more savory selections like chicken salad, tuna salad pimento cheese, casseroles, and soups and salads. Themed daily specials include Southern Fair (Monday), Mexican Fiesta (Tuesday), Italian Cuisine (Wednesday), AllAmerican (Thursday) and Chef ’s Choice (Friday). “I love having great people and great customers around,” Talbot said. “It’s great to surround yourself with a staff that looks out for you and wants you to succeed.” Fleur De Lys’s Facebook page

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is dotted with pictures of past lunch specials such as Mexican Lasagna, Rictotta Stuffed Shells, AllBeef Hot Dogs and Poppyseed Chicken. Desserts also are displayed on the page, including Strawberry Lemonade Cake, Mexican Pound Cake, Cinnamon Rolls and Banana Cupcakes with Cinnamon-Honey Icing. Aside from the cafe, Talbot does event catering and wholesale distribution. She also is a mainstay at Birmingham area farmers’ markets. Fleur De Lys can be found at Pepper Place, as well as the Homewood, Valleydale, Crestline, Mt Laurel and The Summit farmers’ markets. The market circuit is where Talbot first tested the waters with her recipes before she opened Fleur De Lys. Since her market debut, Talbot has acquired a loyal fan base that lauds her all-natural approach. “I’ve done something I’ve always wanted to do and took that leap,” Talbot said. “I’m glad we took the plunge.” With market season in full swing, the cafe’s hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The cafe is located at 100 Concourse Parkway, Suite 145, in Hoover. For more information about Fleur De Lys, visit fdlcooking.com or call (205) 623-5583. n June 2014 | Hoover’s Magazine •

ABOVE: Fleur De Lys owner Tiffany Talbot, left, and staffers Aleka Tsivourakis, right, and Patrick Ward, sitting, are the brains behind the operation.

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Medical West to Sponsor June 19 Luncheon Hoover High School Football Coach Josh Niblett to Speak Medical West, an National Championship team. He was a three-time affiliate of UAB Hospital, Academic All-SEC selection will sponsor the June 19 and in 1995 received the Luncheon, and has invited Scholar-Athlete award for Hoover High School Coach the University of Alabama Josh Niblett as our speaker. Football Program. He was Coach Niblett recently also the recipient of two completed his sixth season Post graduate awards: the at Hoover High School Paul W. Bryant Continuing where he has a record of 85 wins and six losses. He has Coach Josh Niblett Education Award and led his team to the 6A State the Hitachi "Promise of Hoover High School Championship Game all Tomorrow" Award. six years. His team finished as runnerCoach Niblett has coached in the up in 2008, 2010, 2011 and as 6a State Alabama/ Mississippi All-Star game Champions in 2009, 2012 and 2013. three times with a record of 3-0, His 2009 team finished 15-1, ranked serving as the Head Coach in 2009, #7 nationally in the USA Today top 25 the offensive coordinator in 2006 and poll. The 2012 and 2013 teams finished defensive line coach in 2002. Coach 15-0, ranked nationally in the USA Niblett was an assistant coach in the Today, Rivals and Max Preps top 25 2012 Under Armour All-American poll. His 2013 team accomplished two Game and will do so again in 2014. He milestones this past season, one was the served as the Head Coach in the 2013 longest win streak in school history at US Marines Semper Fidelis All-Star 30 wins, and the other was back to back game in Los Angeles, Ca. 15-0 seasons. The 2013 team was also His overall record in 14 years as a ranked as the National Champion High Head Coach is 156-31, for 83.4 percent School Team in America. winning record. His teams have made Coach Niblett was a three year the play-offs 13 out of 14 years. Out letterman at the University of Alabama of those 13 playoff appearances they where he was member of the 1992 made the quarterfinals once, the finals

eight times and have won four state championships, having won a State Championship at two different schools. He is also the director and founder of Men of Will Ministries. He does Motivational and Lay Speaking on occasions. He is married to the former Karon Harper and has three children, Shaw (14), Harper (11), and Sky (8). Donít miss this opportunity to hear Coach Josh Niblett share his experiences at the June 19 Luncheon, to be held at Hoover Country Club, 3140 Club Drive, Hoover, Alabama, 35226. Networking begins at 11:15 a.m., with the program starting at noon. Reservations can be made by calling 988-5672, or emailing admin@ hooverchamber.org The luncheon is $20, payable at the door, or $22 for any walk-ins without reservations. Payment may be made by cash, check, or major credit card. You may also make reservations online at www.hooverchamber.org/ lunch.html. Cancellations are accepted until the morning of the luncheon. Please notify the Chamber if you need to cancel, otherwise, those with reservations who do not attend will be invoiced.

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Be Frugal with ‘Frugalistic’ Programs Last year the Nonfiction Department of the Hoover Public Library began a series entitled “Frugalistics.” This nonsensical word was created to be an eye-catching title for a series of programs ranging Bryce Thornton, from group coupon Hoover Public Library swaps to information Business Department on preserving foods and advice on how to live more economically. On Saturday, July 19 at 11 a.m. come join like-minded savers by participating in the “Frugalistics Monthly Coupon Swap.” This group meets to trade coupons and to share tips and stories about hot deals. For more information, please call 444-7816. Bryce Thornton is the Business Librarian at the Hoover Public Library. You can reach him at 444-7816 or brycet@bham.lib.al.us.

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Coffee & Contacts Schedule Second Thursday of each month June 12, 2014 - Costco

December 11, 2014 - Homewood Suites-Riverchase

July 10, 2014 - Holy Apostles Episcopal Church August 7, 2014 - Danberry at Inverness September 11, 2014 - National Bank of Commerce-Inverness October 9, 2014 - GradePower Learning

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November 13, 2014 - Charter Media

June 11, 2015 - Available

Luncheon Sponsorships Third Thursday of each month May 15, 2014 - Office Depot

July 17, 2014 - Regions Bank

June 19, 2014 - Medical Center West

August 21, 2014 - Baptist Health System

Business After Hours Schedule Fourth Thursday of each month June 26, 2014 - Holiday InnHoover

October 23, 2014 - Morningside of Riverchase

July 24, 2014 - Outback Steakhouse November - none held August 28, 2014 - Schaeffer Eye Center-Hoover

December - none held January 2015 - Available

Joe McGee, President and CEO of Legacy Federal Credit Union, as Title Sponsor of the Indy Light Races at Barber Race Track is shown waving the Starters Green Flag. Mr. McGee is also on the Presidents Circle Board of Trustees of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce.

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A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at the Open House for Aerotek at their new location at 100 Concourse Parkway, Suite 200 in Riverchase on April 3, 2014. Shown cutting the ribbon is Director of Business Operations for their Birmingham-Hoover location, Brent Pridgen, and Senior Account Executive Chris Ragsdale holds the bow. They are joined by dozens of staff associates and team members, friends, clients, vendors, and Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. Aerotek is a nationwide staffing agency, and can be reached locally at 968-6100 or www.aerotek.com.

Rocket Cycle - A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Rocket Cycle Fitness Center at 5299 Valleydale Road, in the Inverness area of Birmingham/Hoover. Shown cutting the ribbon is owner Rachel Hunt as her husband Marcus holds the bow. They are assisted by their sons Caedmon and Levi, and joined by several friends, associates and Hoover Chamber ambassadors. Rachel can be reached at 936-9558 or rachelmillerhunt@hotmail.com or through her website at www.rocketcyclestudio.com.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Friday, April 11, 2014 at Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists, at 254 Inverness Center Drive in the Beaumont area of Inverness in Hoover/Birmingham off Valleydale Road. On the front row is Matthew Allen, Allison Cheka and her daughter, Callan, shown cutting the Ribbon are Carol Smith, MD and Clara Chung, MD, MPH, as Robin Scott holds the bow, and Jan Gibson. They are joined by Lenora Pate and Dr. Glenn Fleisig (2nd row) and Charles Leesburg (3rd row), a number of other associates, friends, family, and Hoover Chamber ambassadors who were all treated to a meal catered by Dreamland Barbecue. Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists can be reached at (205) 9431197 or on their website at www.birminghamallergy.com

AshLeigh Meyer (left) of the law firm of Meyer, Middleton and DeLuca was recognized at the April 17, 2014 Chamber Luncheon by Chamber President Jason Cobb as the Ambassador of the First Quarter for her outstanding performance as a volunteer leader in the Chamber Ambassador Program during the first three months of 2014. AshLeigh leads all volunteers in active participation in attending and participating in chamber meetings and functions, including inviting potential members to attend meetings. Her firm specializes in family law, and she can be reached at (205) 202-0070 or ameyer@magiccityfamilylaw.com.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the office of Greystone Chiropractic at 140 Village Street in Greystone, Hoover, 35242. Shown with the scissors is Dr. Lee Goldenberg, as his office manager, Eunice Mathews holds the bow. Dr. Goldenberg's wife, Doris is to the left of him, holding their youngest son Zevi. They are joined by dozens of family, friends, clients, and Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. Dr. Goldenberg's office can be reached at 981-8090 or by email and website at drleegoldenberg@gmail.com or www. greystonechiropractor.com.

2014 Freedom Award To Be Presented July 17 The Freedom Award, the only Patriotic Award of the Hoover Area Chamber, will be presented July 17 at the Chamber luncheon. Conceived and begun in 2003 and sponsored by Regions Bank, this award is being presented at the July luncheon, tying in with the patriotic spirit of Independence Day. Applications are being accepted at the Chamber until July 1, with the Freedom Award Committee making the decisions by July 8. Applicants for this award: Must be a "role model" - of good character and reputation in the community Must have shown support for local, state, and federal government

Shown above is the 2013 Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce Freedom Award Winner, Dan Mikos, Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey, and Brigadier General Paul Pocopanni (Ret.)

Must have promoted ideals of freedom through this support Must have given long-term service to these ideals, not just a one-time effort Must have supported the U.S. military

through either support to, or service in the military Must be a Hoover resident, an employee of the City of Hoover, or employee of a Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce member. Freedom Award Winners from the past include Art Headley, Bob Mosca, Bill Natter, Sr., John O'Malley, A. C. Roper, General Robert (Bobby) Lott, Al Awtrey, Hollis Hayes, and Admiral John T. Natter, and Dan Mikos. Applications for this important award are available in the Chamber office, or on the Chamber website at www.hooverchamber.org. For an application, contact the Hoover Area Chamber at 988-5672, or go to the above listed Chamber website.

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Thank You, Board of Trustees The Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees Jerry Cross, Chairman, Jefferson County EIDA Terri Q. Williams, AT&T Alabama Lisa Worley, Anchor Insurance Agency Robert Linthout, Arrell Internet Services Gene Linton, Blue Cross and Blue Shield A. W. Bolt, Bolt Law Office Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center Gary Wright, Cadence Bank Lori D. Moler, Children's of Alabama Gregg Maercker, First Commercial Bank David Bradley, Health 1 Consulting Mark Garnett, HealthSpring of Alabama, Inc. Joel Smith, Hendrick Chrysler-DodgeJeep-Ram Dominic Buompastore, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Henry King, King Acura Joe McGee, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Keith Pennington, Medical West Dan Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis Insurance Edward Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis Insurance Norman Saia, Papa Saia's Pizza Richard Head, RE/MAX Advantage Chris Leech, Regions Financial Charlie Conklin, Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing Tim Prince, Shelby County Reporter 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 T. J. Fincher, Alabama Power Company Jabo Waggoner, Alabama Senate Majority Leader, District Sixteen Jack Williams, Alabama State Representative Linda Cencula, Alabama Telco Credit Union Steve Nix, AlaTrust Credit Union Jimese Harkley, Americaís First Federal Credit Union Felicia Fortune, American Family Care Randy Johansen, American Family Care Eric Efferson, BBVA Compass Bank 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 Ken Leatherwood, Bright House Networks Leanne Messer, Brookdale Place University Park Evelyn Phillips, Bryant Bank Bud Cason, Budís Best Cookies Ryan Blackenburg, C B & S Bank Kristine Taylor, Cameron at the Summit Stacey Swinney, Chateau Vestavia Morris Jackson, Chick-Fil-A Mike Warren, Childrenís of Alabama Dr. Mark Clark, Clark Holmes Oral & Facial Surgery Dr. Jon Holmes, Clark Holmes Oral & Facial Surgery

Dr. George Matthews, Jr., Clark Holmes Oral & Facial Surgery Dr. Lisa Miller, Clark Holmes Oral & Facial Surgery Bobby Haynes, Costco Wholesale Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation 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 Charles "Mac" McPherson, Greystone Shell Wes Teague, Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Neil Thakor, Holiday Inn - Hoover Neal Harris, The Home Depot-Inverness Fawn Ozug, The Home DepotRiverchase David Arnott, Homewood SuitesInverness Teressa Eades, Homewood SuitesRiverchase Beverly Meadors, IberiaBank Sean Hart, 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 Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff, Marriott International, Inc.

Craig Tofne, Mattress King Bridget Baughan, McDonald's David W. Cowan, DMD, North Shelby Dental Studio Mickie Manning, Office Depot Joseí Rivera-Crespo, Outback Steakhouse James Jerome, PNC Bank Valeta Neal, Princeton Hoover Baptist Medical Center Brenda Reid, Publix Super Markets Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Thomas A. Martin, Riverchase Galleria Phil Holmes, St. Vincent's Health System Leanne Graham, Sam's Club Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Schaeffer Eye Centers Coreataí Houser, 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 Dennis Hall, Walter Energy Jamie Lipscomb, Wal-Mart SuperCenter, Highway 150 Glenn Smith, Wal-Mart SuperCenter, Highway 280 Charles Waldrep, Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC Alison Lindsay, WIAT — CBS-42 TV Russell Pate, Zaxby’s

Buddy Sutter Jefferson Credit Union www.jeffersoncreditunion.org

Callie Simmons Lakeview Estates Assisted Living www.5sqc.com

Dominic Buompastore Hyatt RegencyThe Wynfrey Hotel www.hyattregencywynfrey.com

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 April 2014 Apex Roofing & Restoration Erin Shields - 685-0040 Brighthouse Networking - Presidents Circle Upgrade Ken Leatherwood - 290-1300

Carnation Cleaning & Janitorial Jefferson Credit Union - Board of Trustees Upgrade Service Esther Murai, Owner - 643-5522 Buddy Sutter - 444-4380 Committee to Elect Pamela Blackmore-Jenkins Pamela Blackmore-Jenkins 252-557-9170

Shelby County Moms Guide Erica Britt - 588-8962

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.

Stewart & Stewart, PC John Law, Attorney - 425-1166 Tower Loan Joel Ray - 601-613-1032

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.

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South Park DSA Church Valton Johnson - 370-7805

Upcoming Events

May, June & July 2014 MAY May 22: 11:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting at (new) Hendrick Chevrolet, (formerly Ivan Leonard Chevrolet), 1620 Montgomery Highway, Hoover 35216. 823-5120. Or joel. smith@hendrickauto.com. www. hendrickchevroletbirmingham.com May 23 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Bassett Furniture, 2970 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244. Contact Kathy Rhea at 988-2180 or krhea@ bassettfurniture.com. www. bassettfurniture.com for information. May 27: 12:00 Noon—Minority Business Council Meeting Brown Bag Luncheon Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome. JUNE June 5: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! June 10: 11:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting The Abbey at Riverchase Apartment Homes, 3708 Lodge Drive, Hoover AL 35216, Contact Teresa Kines at 987-0270 or managerriverchase@ abbeyresidential.com or go to www. abbeyriverchase.com .

June 12: 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts Costco, 3650 Galleria Circle, Hoover 35244. Call 909-1039 for information or directions or go to www. costco.com. June 16: 4:30 Chamber Board Meeting. June 18: 4:30 Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! June 19: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, June 16. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not come will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20.00 or $22.00 without reservations. June 24 12:00 Noon —Minority Business Council Meeting Brown Bag Luncheon Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome. June 26: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Holiday Inn-Hoover, 2901 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244. Contact Meredith Hooper at 682-2901 or Meredith.hooper@ hihoover.com or www.holidayinn.com/ bham-hoover for information. JULY July 3: No Economic Development Committee Meeting this month due to July 4 Holiday.

July 4: Chamber Office Closed. Happy Independence Day! Be Safe!!! July 10 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, 424 Emery Drive, Hoover 35244. Call 9888000 or parishadm .holyapostles@ gmail.com or www.holyapostles. org for information. July 14: 4:30 Chamber Board Meeting. July 16: 4:30 Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome! July 17: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, July 14. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not come will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20.00 or $22.00 without reservations. July 22: 12:00 Noon—Minority Business Council Meeting Brown Bag Luncheon Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome. July 24: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Outback Steakhouse, 1944 Hoover Court, Hoover 35226. Call 979-7585 or contact obs1256@ outback.com or www.outback.com for information.

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Hoover Chamber Officers and Board of Directors

Jason Cobb, Cadence Bank, 2014 President

Patti 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

Phil Holmes, St. Vincent’s Health System

Debbie Rockwell, Iberia Bank Mortgage, Secretary

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consultants, Immediate Past President

Reginald Jeter, Gregg Maercker, J.D. First Nationwide Commercial 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

Chamber Golf Tournament August 25 The 19th Annual Hoover Chamber Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, August 25, at Riverchase Country Club, and is one of the area's best tournaments. The field will be full with some 130 golfers participating. St. Vincent’s Health System is the title Sponsor again this year. This is the largest fund raising event for the Chamber, with the majority of proceeds funding thousands of dollars in scholarships for area students through the Lila Parks Scholarship Fund. It is a great way to support the Chamber while promoting your company to dozens of members, golfers, and volunteers from around the Hoover area. This year, we again have the FourMan Scramble Format, with golfers playing as a four-player team. We will divide teams into three flights with prizes offered to all four players of the

2013 Raffle winner Brian Puckett (right) from Regions Bank, with then-Hyatt Regency-Wynfrey Hotel General Manager Andy Peters. Brian won the grand prize in the raffle drawing last year, a two-night stay in the Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel, with dinner for two at Shula‘s, a $3,150.00 retail value!

winning teams of the three flights. To help raise funds for our scholarships, we have a tremendous array of prizes in our Raffle, but we still need a lot of valuable raffle prizes to be donated - everything from hotel room stays to restaurant gift certificates to anything of value of at

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least $50! Raffle Tickets are $5 each or a book of five for only $20. For more information on sponsorships and registration, contact Bill Powell at 988-5672, or visit the Chamber website golf page at www. hooverchamber.org/sports/golf/

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The Color Me Rad 5K was held April 12 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. (Photos by Cassandra Mickens)

Leigh Dunlap and Tessa Nail

Majesti Frazier, Christina Jackson and Kristin Tabor

Hannah Chappell, Paige Souder, Rebekah Brooks and Jason Goebel

Alexandra and Cynthia Saenz, Lilia Deanda and Stephanie Martinez

Gaines Berry and Rainer Berry Wallace

Venetia Mosley, Melinda Clarke and Sharelle Lewis

Kyndee Cantell, Madeleine Moseley, Shelby Buffler and Shannon Utter

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Color Me Rad The Color Me Rad 5K was held April 12 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. (Photos by Cassandra Mickens)

Leah Rand, Gabrielle Dortch and Kristen Hudann

Liz Jones, Fran Dufour, Christina Barswell, Jan Smith and Adriann Coleman

Meaghan Hill and Tasha Phelps

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Ashley Pettigrew and Ashley Ruffin

Kadee Hood, Amellia Rumore and Hannah Pope

Missy Stooksberry, Amanda Haddock and Cindy Martin

Conner Jackson and Jake Burford

Kurt and Callie Funderburg

Shannon Jury and Kelli White

Jennifer King and Genise Sellers

Linda White, Sherry Plan and Ashley Kearley

Lori Shores and Becca and Valerie Lennon

Susan and Greg Hill

Isaac Duncan and Lauren Muncher

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The Hoover Rotary Club honored Hoover High School’s Athletes of the Month during its weekly luncheon April 9 (Photos by Cassandra Mickens) Devon Hind and Melissa Bryant

Chris Camper and Anna Claire Johnson

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Josh Niblett and Nick Bodden

Alec Shunnarah and Jacob Gaydosh

Jada Smith and Tiffany Frederick

Hoover Service Club The Hoover Service Club hosted its annual membership coffee April 10 at Aldridge Gardens (Photos by Cassandra Mickens) Elaine Thompson and Celia Hatch

Jessica Joslin, Judy Thompson and Jennifer Gregory

Jane Cherry and Linda Stoves

Sue Bennett and Sandra Barnett

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Fun Friday at the Stone Fun Friday at the Stone was held April 11 at Greystone Golf & Country Club. (Contributed photos)

Kathy Early Frey and Ranea Breen

Kevin Dye, Leslie Dye and Jeremy Newgard

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Ashley Holder and Elizabeth Fuller

Beverly Miller and Danita Joyner

Rochelle Cook Ledbetter and Wayne Ledbetter

Martha Wadsworth Eastis and Joseph F. Eastis

Steve, Ann and Brittany Vanderburg

Bob and Jackie McAtee

Annette Shillestad Trible, Kim Golden Thoma, Lisa Clifton and Amy Neimkin

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Celebrate Hoover Day The seventh annual Celebrate Hoover Day was held May 3 at Veterans Park. (Photos by Cassandra Mickens)

Deborah Wilson and Debbie Rogers

Debra and Green Calhoun and Jacqueline Kelley

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Andrea Stokes and Traci White

Karla Keplinger and Shelly McLaughlin Marlyss Giles and Eva Herron

Allyson Harris and Robin Parks

Mary Nell Sloan, April Amison and Ramsey Zeidan

Devin Self and Tina and Tori Neathammer

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Celebrate Hoover Day The seventh annual Celebrate Hoover Day was held May 3 at Veterans Park. (Photos by Cassandra Mickens)

John Holley and Peter Northcott

Anne Byars and Diane Wheeler

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Becky Nichols and Meredith Allgood

Raven Hartfield and Kennedy Ward

Veronica and Aqia Cole

Jennifer Gault and Stacey Heath

Coosa Valley Academy Champions in Academics & Athletics

Amie Beth Shaver and Jordan Tanner

• AISA Blue Ribbon School • Advanced Honors Academic Program • Dual Enrollment to Troy University • College Scholarship Counseling • Class of 2013 earned more than $600,000 in scholarships • 14 Athletic State Championships • AISA Award Winning Art Program • Athletics: Varsity & JV-Baseball, Football, Softball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Pep Squad, Volleyball, Tennis, Fishing • Drug Free Environment-testing required

Applications accepted year round Now Enrolling for the Fall 2014 Semester

Harpersville • 205.672.7326 www.coosavalleyacademy.org

Annabella and Regina De'Andrea

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HHS Senior Celebration The former W.A. Berry High School and Hoover High School celebrated its 50th graduating class April 25 at HHS. (Photos by Cassandra Mickens)

Yasmeen Yousuf, Hannah Kuykendall and Carlena Wyatt Zeeny Islal, Sufia Alam and Lana Hejazem

Amber Ajlouni, Sara Grace Myers and Sydney Garlington

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Isaiah Brewer and Desha Rayford

Andrew Strickland and Chandler Martin

Sumner Adams and Livia Barrett

Shelby Wallace and Aleiah Briggs

Caroline Conrad, Sarah Pratt and Stevie Presley

Micah Briggs and Destiny Ford

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Monte D’Oro Dedication The residents of Hoover’s Monte D’Oro neighborhood celebrated its 50th anniversary with a historical marker dedication April 27. (Photos by Cassandra Mickens)

Tim Hatcher and Eileen Lewis

Polly and Dan Ireland and Susanne Wright

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Kim True and LeAnn Wood

Jim Lyons and Delores Wilkinson

Mike Lewis and Bob Kolar

Doug and Lou Harkness and Frances Thompson

Glen and Teresa Houlditch

Pam Thompson and Anita Dillon

Win and Charles Shelby

Lori Salter-Schommer, Councilman John Lyda, Susanne Wright and Mayor Gary Ivey

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ParentChild Tennis Tournament Greystone Golf & Country Club hosted its Parent-Child Tennis Tournament April 13. (Contributed photos)

Lilly Johnson and Kristijan Mitrovski

Connor Coleman and Ty Sovic

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Keith and Lilly Johnson

Riley Hiers, Keith and Sam Johnson and Robert Fuentes

Paige Harbour Ware and Frannie Ware

June 1 Global Cuisine at the Plaza •Hoover Public Library•

Coffee-ol-ogy Café will host a program about French foods and coffees June 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the Hoover Library Plaza. Free samples will be provided. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Jen Kober •The Comedy Club•

Jen Kober will perform at The Comedy Club at the Stardome June 1. Check Stardome.com for tickets.

June 5 First Thursday Fiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

The Hoover Public Library will host a First Thursday Fiction Book Group to discuss “The Forgotten Garden” by Kate Morton. Event will be June 5 at 10 a.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Craig Carothers and Don Henry •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Craig Carothers and Don Henry will be at Moonlight on the Mountain on June 5. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

June 5-8 Tommy Davidson •The Comedy Club•

Tommy Davidson will perform at The Comedy Club at the Stardome June 5-8. Check Stardome.com

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for tickets.

June 6 Battle of the Teen Bands •Hoover Library Theatre•

Enjoy the tunes of local teen bands as they compete for cash prizes on June 6 at 6 p.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Amy Speace and Tim Easton with Lara Herscovitch •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Amy Speace and Tim Easton with special guest Lara Herscovitch will be at Moonlight on the Mountain on June 6. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

June 5-7 Quilt Symposium of Alabama •Bumpus Middle School•

Experienced and novice quilters will take over First Thursday Fiction Book Group

Hoover’s Bumpus Middle School June 5-7 during the annual Quilt Symposium of Alabama. The symposium will feature a quilt show and vendor mall as well as halfday and full-day classes. An unlimited three-day pass is $8, half-day classes are $45 and full-day classes are $85. Class registration and additional information is available online at AlabamaQuilts.com.

June 7 Nature Boy Explorer and Rupert Wates •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Nature Boy Explorer and Rupert Wates will be at Moonlight on the Mountain on June 7. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

June 7-8 Softball Tournament •Hoover Central Park•

The Hoover Softball Association will host the USFA Best of the Best Tournament at Hoover Central Park, June 7-8. For more information, email President@hooversoftball. com.

June 8 Wilder Adkins •Hoover Library Plaza•

Wilder Adkins was born in Marietta, Ga., where he grew up hearing the old folk songs his dad would play. As a young man, he lived for a short while in a small village in the middle of India, where he learned to sing in the unabashed style of simple people. He now makes his home among the kind people of Birmingham. Today he still sings about simple things, like faith and flowers; his courtly-but-witty lyrics evoke a Deep South Shelley or Yeats, riding a joyful guitar dexterity. Come see him perform June 8 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Nate Currin, Hannah Miller and Molly Parden •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Nate Currin, Hannah Miller and Molly Parden will be at Moonlight on the Mountain on June 8. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

June 9 Oceans – documentary •Hoover Library Theatre•

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Oceans – documentary on June 9 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Read Your Own Adventure Book Club •Hoover Public Library•

Share your favorite romance book and learn about other great reads on June 9 at 7 p.m. in the Plaza Reading Room. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Open Mic Night •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Open Mic Night at Moonlight on the Mountain is June 9. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

June 10 Daytime Nonfiction Book Group

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month’s nonfiction selection, “To End All Wars,” by Adam Hochschild at 10:30 a.m. on June 10. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

June 12 Second Thursday Fiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

The Hoover Public Library will host a Second Thursday Fiction Book Group to discuss “The Son” by Philipp Meyer on June 12 at 10 a.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Derik Hultquist •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Derik Hultquist will be at Moonlight on the Mountain on June 12. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

•Hoover Public Library•

Join the Hoover Public Library to discuss the

June 13 Friday Movie Night •Hoover Public Library•

Come beat the heat and see a movie. Free refreshments provided. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Hydrangeas Under the Stars •Aldridge Gardens•

Join us for this season's premier garden gala with honorary host and hostess Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey and Mrs. Carolyn Ivey. Enjoy a special evening of great food, entertainment and live auction, all to benefit Aldridge Gardens on June 13. Cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m. with dinner and live auction from 7:30-9 p.m. For more information, visit Aldridgegardens.com.

Rick Carter and Erin Mitchell •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Rick Carter and Erin Mitchell will be at Moonlight on the Mountain on June 13. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit

Moonlightonthemtn.com.

June 13-15 Softball Tournament •Hoover Central Park•

The Hoover Softball Association will host the USFA Spring State Tournament at Hoover Central Park, June 13-15. For more information, email President@hooversoftball. com.

Russell Peters •The Comedy Club•

Russell Peters will perform at The Comedy Club at the Stardome June 13-15. Check Stardome.com for tickets.

June 14 World Wide Knit in Public Day •Hoover Library Plaza and Reading Room•

Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts. Bring your yarn and knit, crochet or embroider. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

Webb Wilder •Moonlight on the Mountain•

Webb Wilder will be at Moonlight on the Mountain on June 14. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit Moonlightonthemtn.com.

June 17 & 19 Glue Gun Gang: Firecracker FlipFlops Open Mic Night

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•Hoover Public Library•

Bring in a pair of inexpensive

flip-flops and embellish them for the Fourth of July on June 17 at 6:30 p.m. or June 19 at 10:30 a.m. Adults only. Reservations required. Call 444-7840. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

June 18 No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

Join the No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group on June 18 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss a recently read nonfiction title in this month’s genre: adventure. Visit the Nonfiction Department for suggestions. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

June 19 Herb Trotman Band •Hoover Library Plaza and Reading Room•

Formed in 1992, by Herb Trotman, a master banjo player and owner of Fretted Instruments in Birmingham along with a few of his many friends who frequent the acoustic music shop. The versatile group centers around bluegrass, but ventures into other genres with equal ease. Attention is given to clever arrangements and tight vocal harmonies. Each member draws from years of experience and contributes to the unique sound synonymous with The Herb Trotman Band. Come see them perform Jun 19 at 6:30 p.m. For

more information, Hooverlibrary.org.

visit

Barcelona Soccer Camp

June 20-21 Craig Shoemaker •The Comedy Club•

Craig Shoemaker will perform at The Comedy Club at the Stardome June 20-21. Check Stardome. com for tickets.

June 20-22 Softball Tournament •Hoover Central Park•

The Hoover Softball Association will host the USSSA A/B State Tournament at Hoover Central Park, June 20-22. For more information, email President@hooversoftball. com.

to discuss "The Lost City of Z" by David Grann. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

June 27-28 Softball Tournament

June 23 Monday at the Movies •Hoover Library Theatre•

Newly divorced and emotionally lost, Liz Gilbert goes on a quest for selfdiscovery around the world. She discovers her love of food in Italy, the importance of prayer in India and true love in Bali. Come out for “Eat, Pray, Love” during Monday at the Movies on June 23 at 2 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

June 26 Nighttime Nonfiction Book Group

•Hoover Central Park•

The Hoover Softball Association will host the USSSA Hoover Best Of the Rest All Stars at Hoover Central Park, June 27-28. For more information, email President@hooversoftball. com.

June 27-29 Damon Wayans •The Comedy Club•

Damon Wayans will perform at The Comedy Club at the Stardome June 27-29. Check Stardome. com for tickets.

June 28 Write Club

•Hoover Public Library•

Join the Nonfiction Book Group June 26 at 7 p.m.

Nick

•Hoover Library Plaza•

Patterson,

veteran

journalist and editor at Weld, will speak on "Uncovering History in Plain Sight: Telling stories of Birmingham's Foot Soldiers." His new book, “Birmingham Foot Soldiers,” was published in May by History Press. 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 on June 28 at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit Hooverlibrary.org.

June 30-July 3 Barcelona Soccer Camp •Riverchase Soccer Complex•

Hoover Soccer Club to host Barcelona Soccer Camp at the Riverchase Soccer Complex from June 30-July 3. For more information, visit Barcelonasoccercamp. us. n

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Flexible schedules, Benefits & training available. Call for more information. (205)824-0224 DRIVERS NEEDED: Home 1-2 times weekly. Class A CDL required, 1 yr exp needed. Pay starts at .36 per mi, after 90 days increases to .38, Sleeper berth pay, 7paid holidays, BCBSins, Vacation pay twice per yr after 6 mos. Avg miles per wk ranges from 2,500 to 3,500. Call Larry Smith at 256-249-1377 20% Off Carpet Cleaning & Pressure Washing Bailey’s Cleaning Service “”Quality Cleaning. OldFashioned Service.”” BaileysCleaningService.com 205-834-0919 BAMA Concrete Finishing Driveways, Patios, Floors, Driveway Repair, Sidewalks, Concrete Walls, and Stamping. Call Jeremy. Free Est. 205-901-4112 Beelman Truck Co. Hiring! EXPERIENCED TERMINAL MANAGER For Calera, AL Terminal. Sales & Operations Exp.Req Excellent Pay/Benefits Call: 618-646-5384 Toyota, Lexus, Scion. Complete Service. Now servicing most Japanese models. Towing. Detailing. 205-668-0105 billystoyotaparts.com DELIVERY DRIVERS Local Grocery Distributor seeking qualified drivers. Delivery/unloading to multiple locations. Valid DL and clean driving record req’d. Mon-Fri work week, competitive wages, bonuses, benefits, opp. for advancement. Call: 205-397-1782 CDL Skills And Test Training, LLC Day & Evening Classes Hoover Pelham Area 205-253-5960 Commercial / Industrial HVAC Is Looking To Fill the Following

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Positions in the Montgomery Area: Senior Level HVACTechnician Qualified candidates must have a min of 10 yrs exp. in service & repair. Air Cooled Chiller experience a strong plus. ECS offers an outstanding salary & benefits pkg to include, company paid profit sharing,401K,medical,&dental insurance Email Resume: chrisfrench@engineeredcooling. com www.engineeredcooling.com SERVICE Tech w/ HVAC exp. Energetic, outgoing, hardworking, career oriented person to be part of team. Min 3 yrs exp. w/ EPA cert. Negotiable Salary between $15 to $30 hrly. Call 205-755-2209 or apply at 816 7th Street. N., Clanton Part-time Nurse, 2-3 Days per Week. Chilton County Treatment Center 205-755-4300 LPN Charge Nurse 7PM-7AM. (3) 12 hr shifts/wk. Must be in good standing with the AL Board of Nursing. Contact Lisa Roberson at (205)669-1712. Apply in person: 22969 Hwy 25 Columbiana, AL. Or email resume to shannon.bell@ northporthealth.com Columbiana Villas 22055 Hwy 25 Apt A-2 Columbiana, AL 35051. Units now available. Rental office (205) 669-6505 TDD/TTY 800548-2546 Curtis White Companies We are a full-service building company that can help you with all phases of new home construction or remodeling. No Down Payment On Your Lot. Call for a FREE Brochure. (205) 699-2283 www.curtiswhitecompanies.com Room Additions/Add ons, Remodeling & Repair, Kitchen/ Baths, Basements & Decks. Concrete Work. For Quality work and a Free Estimate Call David 205-369-8204

Davis Express Hiring Company Drivers now! Class A & 1yr exp req’d. Paid Wkly; SE Reg runs, No touch frt, 39-42 cpm. Home every 7 days! www. davis-express.com or 800-874-4270, opt.2 TARGET AUCTION. Advanced Real Estate Marketing. 800-4763939 www.targetauction.com FREE ESTIMATES, REASONABLE PRICES Yard Work • Grass Cutting • Landscaping • Tree Removal DOUG PRUETT 205-369-7613 Brand New Mattresses and Box Springs! Kings, Queens, and Fulls starting at $225. 205-200-4523 Lead Fitter/Welder. Must be certified. Needs own hand tools and be able to read blueprints. Download application at dunnbuildingcompany.com. No Phone Calls!! Commercial/Industrial HVAC Centrifugal Service Tech in the Montgomery, AL Area: Qualifications: 5 yrs exp in svc/rpr of Centrifugal and Screw Chiller sys. ECS offers outstanding salary & benifits pkg, 401K, medical & dental ins. Email Resume: chrisfrench@engineeredcooling. com Safe Havens Project Manager - Coordinate screening, intake, orientation and scheduling clients for supervised visitation and safe exchange program. Fax resume: (205)510-2626 or email hrm1@gway.org. EOE. www. gway.org for more information. Community development manager designs, manages and implements Girl Scout programs in Chilton and Shelby counties. Establishes community partners, volunteers/girls & support. Resumes by 3/14: HR@ girlscoutsnca.org. ONLINE AUCTIONS www.GTAOnlineAuctions.com 205-326-0833 Granger, Thagard & Assoc. Jack F. Granger #873

Stylists Wanted Busy Salons in Chelsea, Pell City, and Calera 205-966-7254 ALABASTER AREA Longmeadow Mobile Home Park Quiet, Peaceful, Large Rental Lots For Your Home 205-663-0572 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. Home Healthcare from the Heart. Do you have a loved one who would benefit from Private Care? Services for every budget! (205)914-1331. 24 hrs a day/7 days a wk. J & J Lawns. Specializing in River property, Subdivision Rental & Foreclosed Properties. Licensed & Insured. Lawncare, Hauling & Cleanup. Call Joe: 205-305-8801 J & W Professional Painting Interior and Exterior 205-788-2907 Carpet Installer has several rolls of carpet. Will sell and install cheap.Free estimates. 205-215-8984 Bucket Truck / Tree Climber. 3 yrs exp. CDL required. Top pay guaranteed. 205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144. Local Construction Co. 2-5 yrs exp in construction. Must have a well rounded skill set, reliable transportation for hauling materials and own tools. Drug test req. Shelby Co. Call 205-337-6139 KINGWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NEEDS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS & BUS DRIVERS! Email rgray kingwoodchristianschool.com Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com

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Only Serious Inq, For immediate employment, apply: School Transportation Solutions: 1301 F L Shuttlesworth Dr. 205-324-4024 CNC MACHINIST Exp. CNC programmer operator. 40+ hrs, 2nd shift, 4 day work week, good benefits, competitive salary. Send resume: lindas@sepcousa. com or fax to: 205-403-7599 Restoration Techs and Cleaning People Needed. Must pass background check and drug test, have reliable transportation and good driving record. Part time positions available. Will train. Serious Inquiries. Call 205-424-4211 Shear Grace Salon Christian Salon with upscale flare, located in Alabaster, looking for a stylist. Commissioned or booth rental. Please call (205)664-9888 Immediate Openings For Full Time Positions ** Comprehensive ** ** Benefits Package ** Machine Operators Must have 2 plus years of experience as a manufacturing Machine Operator. Machine setup experience is a major plus! Pay DOE. Industrial Maintenance Minimum of 2 yrs. exp. Must be able to weld. Apply in person: Smith Companies 100 Pardue Road Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-4455 Order Selectors Food Dist. Center in Pelham Al. Day Shift: Mon-Fri.40+ hours/week. 10:00AM until finished (varies). $10.50-$14.00/ hour. Benefits: medical, vision, dental, vacation & 401k. Requirements: • Reading & math skills • Lift 60 lbs. repetitively. • Work in +90 Temperature • Work in -10 Temperature • Walking majority of day. Apply 10:30 AM 5:00 PM. Southeastern Food Pelham, Alabama 35124 201 Parker Drive 205-685-4551

Now Hiring! Full time positions! Setup/Assembly/ C.S.R. We train all positions. $2400/mo per co. policy. Dress Professional. Start this week! Call Matt@ 205-206-7902

Salser Plumbing, LLC. New construction, Septic Pumping, Service & Remodel. Brandon Salser, Master Plumber & Gas Fitter. 205-965-0444. salserplumbing@gmail.com *Licensed, Fully Insured, and Bonded*

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home each day. Must pass DOT physical, drug screen and road test. Have good customer service skills. Compensation/ Benefits: • $55-70,000 annually. • Premium pay for holidays. • Paid Vacation. • Medical/dental insurance. • Company funded life insurance. • Short-term/ long-term disability. • Company matching 401(k). Please apply in person at: Southeastern Food Merchandisers, 201 Parker Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 1-800-749-9806 Ext 4549 PLUMBERS NEEDED Call 6822828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@sps9.com Electricians Needed Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Call 682-2828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@sps9.com IMMEDIATE POSITIONS!!!!! Need 5 motivated workers to replace 5 lazy ones! Loaders, asst mgr, customer service positions, sales rep. Need valid DL. No experience neccesary. Long hours but very competitive pay. Call Drew (205)490-1003 or (404)723-1322 CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/ Pelham Call Stephen (205)663-2822 Stokes Automotive. 2nd Chance Financing. Good, bad or ugly. We clobber big city prices & interest rates! 205.755.7581 Steel Building. Allocated Bargains. 40x60 on up. We do deals. gosteelbuildings.com Source# 18X 251-241-4250 HELP WANTED - 2 JOBS AVAILABLE •Industrial Tire Technician •Experience a plus ••Forklift technician ••Experience Necessary CALL 205-672-7474 Technicians Needed! Friendly, fun, presentable. Avg starting wage $28-32K. Will Train. Outdoor Work. Drug, alchohol, and tobacco free workplace. www.thegreendoctor.net 205-678-9798 The View Apartments Alabaster 1, 2, & 3 BRs Good Credit Required 205-663-6650 Gated Community accepting applications for security

officer. Concealed weapon permit and valid AL drivers license required. For info call 205-991-9010 between 9am and 1pm. Stable Hand Position P/T, No. Shelby Cty. To apply, call 205-991-9720 or 205-531-1355 Trailer, Tire & Diesel Mechanics and Welder Needed Must have experience. If you meet qualifications please call or email resume 205-250-0553 christyb@tiretechinc.net RECEPTIONIST FT/PT. GREAT 1st Job! Great work environment. Benefits available. www.tcac.org/employment.html GUN & KNIFE EXPO Events in Central and North Alabama. Check www.vpigunshows.com/ Valley Productions for shows near you! 256-335-8474 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 LandHomesExpress.com Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website capstonedentalassisting.com or call (205) 561-8118 and get your career started! TANK DRIVERS NEEDED NOW! Min. age 23 and a good MVR required. Most Nights at home We will train for tank if you have 2 yrs. verifiable Tractor/ Trailer Exp. Delivery & Return type carrier. SE States. Dump Trailer Drivers Must have verifiable dump trailer exp. Excellent benefits including Blue Cross & furnished uniforms with a boot allowance. Contact Carl or Valerie 800-749-5552 or 205-322-5552 or apply online at www.walpoleinc.com Painters Needed! Must have min 3 yrs experience with new residential painting, dependable transportation, clean appearance, and good work ethic. Must be Drug & Alcohol free. References Req’d. Call 621-2627.

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why I love Hoover

'I feel that the quality of life here is very special'

ynette Lynch, a 29-plus year hospitality veteran and founder of Hospitality Business Solutions, Inc., was named chief executive officer of Aldridge Gardens in October 2013. A Birmingham native, Lynch was previously general manager of the Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel. Lynch also is active in the Alabama tourism sector, serving on the advisory board of the Alabama Department of Tourism and the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau. Lynch is married to Pat Lynch, and together they have two sons, two stepdaughters and 12 grandchildren.

Q: What is your favorite part of being Aldridge Gardens CEO? A: I get to come to work every day and see a beautiful, serene piece of nature while being part of a team of employees and volunteers that are dedicated to preserving Aldridge Gardens. Q: What is your favorite book, and why? A: "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren. It helps remind me that everyone has a “special purpose” in life. Q: What is your favorite movie, and why? A: "The Big Chill." I have lifelong friends that I grew up with, shared experiences with, happy and sad, and this movie is about that. Q: What is your favorite food? A: Chicken and Dumplings – my comfort food. Q: What is it about Hoover that

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makes it special? A: Hoover has always had the feel of a small town community. I cherish friendships and memories that were made through church, schools, ballparks and social events in Hoover and I feel that the quality of life here is very special. Q: Who inspired you to get to where you are today? A: My husband, Pat Lynch. Q: What is the most memorable thing you have ever experienced? A: The birth of my children. Q: If you were marooned on a desert island, what five items would you choose to keep with you and why? A: 1. Family Photos, because my family means everything to me. 2. A pen and pad so I could record every day of being there. 3. My Bible – I have a very strong faith. 4. A toothbrush and toothpaste,

the obvious reason. 5. A mirror so I could see how I changed during that time. Q: What is your favorite way to spend your free time? A: With my grown children and my grandchildren. Q: What's something not many people know about you? A: That I am really a very private person. Q: How are you involved in the community? A: I am very involved in community, mostly through tourism. I have been in the tourism industry for almost 30 years and love to promote Hoover, Birmingham and the wonderful state of Alabama. Q: What do you enjoy most about the Gardens? A: The beauty of the plants, trees and overall landscape. n

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