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Witchy Women Homewood Witches Ride Revs Up for Seventh Annual Halloween Fundraiser; Witches Ride in Bluff Park and Liberty Park Too!

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itches of Homewood will reunite again this year on Oct. 27, taking flight through city streets to celebrate Halloween.

Hundreds of women decked out in witchy attire will take a two-mile bike ride through the streets of Homewood, throwing candy to children in specified zones. a

Journal file photo by Jordan Wald

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Journal photo by Ingrid Schnader

Magic Moments was founded in 1984 by two mothers, Shelley Clark and Buffie Marks, who both live in Mountain Brook. From left, Buffie Marks, David Mejia, Joshua Vincent, Shelley Clark, Sam Hodnett, Magic Moments executive director Sandy Naramore.

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ate Sunday afternoon, Caroline Fields will have another magic moment.

Fields, an account executive for the Birmingham Legion FC, will make an on-field presentation for a Magic Moments recipient during inter-

mission of the Legion FC’s soccer game against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. The game kicks off Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at BBVA Field on the UAB campus.

Fields knows what it is like to receive a magic moment.

She was a Magic Moments recipient several years ago when she was a student at Briarwood Christian School.

“I got to go to the Teen Choice Awards in California,” See MAGIC, page 10

For the seventh year, event founder Janie Ford Mayer, above, will mount her “broom” and ride in honor of her mother, who lost her life to lung cancer.

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I HALLOWEEN FUN Your guide to fun stuff to do with a Halloween twist.

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FULL HOUSE Two parents, six children and some bunny rabbits; building a house to fit the Waltchak family.

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WINTER FASHION With the change in temps this week it’s time to consider your cooler weather wardrobe.

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SHARING IS CARING VHHS Art I students create Kindness Rocks to share with the community. PAGE 28

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Oh Deer

’m sending this column out as an sets about following the trail across our open apology to my neighbors. yard and strains on the leash to carry I take my dog, Dave, out for a his investigation onto other people’s walk on my street every morning, but I property. use the term “walk” loosely. It’s really a This is a problem because I do not quarter-mile smell-fest. allow Dave to go into other people’s Dave is a champion smeller. He yards. If you are finding doggie calling considers it his job to smell every fallen cards in your grass, you can be sure that leaf, every blade of reachable grass. it is not Dave because I keep him Usually, he is a happy smeller, using his curbed at the curb. The deer, however, walk to simply take in the olfactory run through the yards with impunity. scenery. He is interested in birds and Given his limitations, Dave moves squirrels, pinecones and grass clippings, slowly from one curb to another, cranSue Murphy pretty much everything he comes ing his neck as far as he is allowed, his across. You can see his mind working nose at full sniff. This comprehensive as he motors along on his little legs: sniffing process takes a long time, leavI guess what I am trying ing us frozen in front of a single house “Cooper’s yard – yes; Molly’s yard – to say is that if you see for minutes on end. After a while, it gets yes; UPS man – last Tuesday; trash truck – two streets over.” Sometimes, he me standing in front of embarrassing. Okay, I get embarrassed. sniffs, pauses, sniffs again, and all but I try to hurry Dave along, and eventualyour house for what shrugs his shoulders. “I don’t know … ly, because I am bigger, I am successful, seems like a creepy pizza dude?” but Dave does not forget, and next time amount of time, know around, he starts sniffing anew.

Lately, however, Dave has been a dog on a mission. Apparently (as eviI guess what I am trying to say is that I am not casing the denced by their calling cards) a group that if you see me standing in front of joint. It’s just Dave in your house for what seems like a creepy of deer has been jumping our 6-foot smell mode. fence every night and meandering amount of time, know that I am not casaround the backyard. Dave takes this as ing the joint. It’s just Dave in smell a personal affront and is keen to track mode. the intruders. I’m discouraging the quest The best solution would be to keep because I’ve seen the mini-herd around the deer from coming into my yard to the neighborhood. They are a large, begin with. Not wishing the deer any ill, muscular bunch, so this would not be a I’ve started with a non-toxic soap Bambi experience for Dave. In my approach. I read that deer find the smell worst case scenario brain, I picture him of an Irish spring shower offensive, so I running at them full tilt, causing the have hidden bars of green striped soap deer to panic and careen into the fence, in my backyard bushes. A lot of them. breaking one of their slender legs, So again, my dear neighbors, an apolowhich would force me to call animal control, who would gy. If this scent proves to be overly refreshing as it wafts come and … well, I don’t need that. Consequently, I try into your confines, I will de-soap, but then we’re back to to distract Dave from his mission with more concrete Dave staring at your house. travels, but sometimes when we venture forth in the This is a first world problem, I know, but deer me, morning, there are hoof prints on the front lawn. Dave life gets complicated.

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What’s your dog going to be for Halloween?

“Our groomer needed a canvas, so I volunteered.”

Paula Brown with Nikki Birmingham

“My friend made (the rocket) for him.”

Marli Prather and Rumfoord Hoover “I saw (the Scooby Doo costume) on Pinterest, and I wanted to make her something instead of buying it.”

Morgan Poole, with Bob and Sadie Mountain Brook “She’s only seven months old, and she’s a little hellion, so I thought dressing her up as a devil was the only appropriate costume.”

Hannah Fuller with Tetra Birmingham

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Thurs., Oct. 17 Tacos For Trinity

What: Guests will enjoy food, music and a silent auction in support of Trinity Counseling and their mission to provide much-needed mental health services to the community.

When: 6-8 p.m. Where: The Battery Birmingham District Brewing Website: trinitycounselingbham.org

Fri., Oct 18 Harvest of Hope

What: Guests will enjoy live music by Eric Essix, an auction, wine tasting, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvre and a program highlighting Cornerstone School. All proceeds benefit the students. When: 6-10 p.m. Where: Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Website: csalabama.org

Fri., Oct 18 and 19 Saint Mark the Evangelist Annual Flea Market

What: The church will hosts its annual flea market including furniture, clothing, appliances, toys, books and more. Proceeds support charitable efforts in Greene County and various other projects. When: Oct. 18, 5:30-8 p.m.; Oct. 19, 7 a.m.-noon Where: Saint Mark’s Parish Life Center Website: stmarkrc.org

Mystery Dinner Theatre: The Murder Room

What: Murder has never been this funny. Homewood Library presents a spoof of all crime thrillers. When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Homewood Library, Large Auditorium Website: homewood.libnet.info

Sun., Oct. 20 Aga Khan Foundation Walk-Run

What: Partner with Aga Khan in a run/ walk and silent auction to support communities around the world and at home by building hospitals, schools, universities and support early childhood programs. When: 9:30 a.m.

Where: Railroad park Foundation Website: akfusa.org/birmingham/

Pickin in the Park and Handmade Art Show

What: Join the Homewood Arts Council for eclectic art to peruse and purchase and live music. Guests are encouraged to bring their own instruments and “pick” with friends old and new. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Homewood Central Park Website: “Pickin in the Park and Handmade Art Show” Facebook page

Breakin’ Bread

What: Join the Birmingham Originals for a day filled with unlimited food sampling along with craft beer and wine, a makers’ market, kid’s zone, live musical entertainment and more.

When: 1-5 p.m. Where: Pepper Place Website: breakinbreadbham.com

Wild and Scenic Film Festival

What: The Alabama River Alliance hosts a festival that brings emerging filmmakers from across the country to tell authentic engaging stories about Alabama’s environment. Enjoy films, snacks, door prizes and more When: 2-6 p.m. Where: Sidewalk Cinema Website: alabamarivers.org

Catch a Rising Star

What: Opera Birmingham’s season opener shines the spotlight on baritone Nicholas Ward, right, winner of the 2019 Opera Birmingham Vocal Competition. Ward will be accompanied

by Cody Martin on piano.

When: 2:30 p.m.

Where: Samford University, Brock Recital Hall Website: samford.edu

Tues., Oct. 22 Christmas in October

What: Birmingham Botanical Gardens hosts and evening to enjoy beer, wine and snacks as you have the opportunity to make botanical pumpkins, Christmas ornaments, potpourri, candles and more. When: 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens Website: bbgardens.org

DAR Genealogical Workshop

What: The Oak Mountain Chapter, Alabama Society of the Daughters of

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Bourland, who passed away in 2017 from ovarian cancer. When: 9 a.m. shotgun start Where: Oxmoor Valley Golf Course Website: thinkoflaura.org

Nov. 1 and 2 Mistletoe Market Holiday Pop-up Shop Journal file photos by Jordan Wald

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Sorelle’s Anna Smith, Allise Fortinberry and Joy Smith at last year’s Moss Rock Festival in Hoover.

MOSS ROCK FESTIVAL | NOV. 2 AND 3

What: This eco-creative festival features art design, a SmartLIVING Market, live music from local talent, baked goods to sample and purchase, beer sampling, a kids studio, local food trucks and more. When: Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: The Preserve in Hoover Website: mossrockfestival.com the American Revolution is hosting a workshop for women over the age of 18. The group will discuss the work of the DAR and membership. When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Meadow Brook Baptist Church Website: To register, contact Lynn Schlick at oakmountaindar@gmail.com

Wed., Oct. 23 Murder in the Stacks

What: Attendees will take on the role of the investigator at this murder mystery evening as they work individually or with a group of friends to figure out who done it. Refreshment provided. Adults. When: 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Hoover Public Library, Theatre Level Website: hooverlibrary. org

Thurs., Oct. 24 Taste of the Magic City “Taste for the 20”

What: M-POWER Ministries will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a fundraiser to include a seated dinner featuring some of Birmingham’s best restaurants, music and a silent auction. When: 5:30-8 p.m.

Where: The Theodore Website: mpowerministries.org

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What: Guests will enjoy silent and and live auctions, dinner, drinks, a Kendra Scott jewelry pull, music, prizes and the opportunity to support those living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. When: 6 p.m.

Where: Haven Website: “Casino for a Cause Presented by This is Alabama” Facebook page

Sat., Oct. 26 Heights Heroes 5k and Heroes Challenge Fun Run

What: The third annual 5k to benefit Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is open to the public. The fun

run and obstacle course is open to VHEC students and all young super heroes under 12. When: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: 3162 Heights Village Website: adventuresignup.com

Great Alabama Chili Cookoff

What: Teams will compete in various categories and be judged by a panel of “local celebrities.” Attendees will vote on the Peoples Choice Award.

Proceeds benefit the programs of Gasp (Greater Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution.) When: noon-5 p.m.

Where: Ghost Train Brewing Website: gaspgroup.org

Mon., Oct. 28 Link for Scholars Golf Tournament

What: Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce presents a golf tournament to benefit the Chamber’s scholarship fund. When: 8 a.m.-noon Where: Inverness Country Club Website: hooveral.org

Tues., Oct. 29 Live 2 Lead

What: Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church presents a leadership conference including guest speaker John Maxwell, No. 1 New York Times best selling author and coach, and others. Breakfast, snacks and lunch included. When: 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Where: Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church Website: vhumc. org/events

SAVE THE DATE Fri., Nov. 1 Get Busy Fighting Golf Tournament

What: Laura Crandall Brown Foundation hosts a four person team scramble honoring Ginny

What: The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills Preschool presents a holiday shopping experience including local artists, monogrammed children’s clothing, holiday decor, photos with Santa and more.

When: Nov. 1 and 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills Website: “Mistletoe Market Holiday Pop-Up Shop” Facebook page

Nov. 1-3 Disney’s Frozen Jr.

What: Red Mountain Theatre present a production based on the 2018 Broadway music, the show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.

When: Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 2, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Nov. 3, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Where: RMTC Cabaret Theatre Website: redmountaintheatre.org

Sat., Nov. 2 BTC Vulcan Run

What: The 45th running of this Birmingham classic 10k is again the RRCA Alabama State 10k Championship Race. Post race activities include a DJ, food, beverages and adult refreshments.

When: 8 a.m. Where: Sloss Furnaces Website: birminghamtrackclub.com

Southminster Scamper 5k Race

What: Walk or run to the finish line at Southminster Presbyterian Church and Day School’s family friendly race through Vestavia Hills. Activities include vendors, inflatables, children’s activites and more. When: 8 a.m.

Where: Southminster Presbyterian Church Website: runsignup.com

Sports Cars at Brookwood Village

What: The Birmingham Motoring Club presents a free fundraising event to benefit Camp Smile-A-Mile. The club will showcase a wide variety of classic and rare European and American sports cars.

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Upper Macy’s parking lot Website: shopbrookwoodvillage.com

Sun., Nov. 3 Homewood Public Library $5 Bag Sale

What: Fill a grocery bag with books, movies and other items for only $5 per bag. Bags provided by the Friends of the Homewood Public Library. When: 2-4:30 p.m. Where: Homewood Public Library Website: homewood. libnet.info

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Halloween Fun!

Thurs., Oct. 17 Hocus Pocus Moonlight Movie

What: Dress as your favorite Hocus Pocus character or in your favorite Halloween costume, bring your own blanket or chair, enjoy face painting, retailers, a showing of the children’s movie “Hocus Pocus” around 7 p.m. and more. When: 5-9 p.m. Where: The Pizitz Website: “Hocus Pocus Moonlight Movie” Facebook page

more. When: 5:30-11:30 p.m. Where: McWane Science Center Website: mcwane.org

Howls and Growls

What: The Greater Birmingham Humane Society Young Professionals Board hosts its annual Halloween celebration featuring live music, games, activities and local food and beverages. When: 7-11 p.m. Where: Haven Website: gbhs.org

Sun., Oct. 27

Arthritis Foundation Bone Bash

What: This costumed affair to benefit the Arthritis foundation includes dinner, drinks, entertainment, spooky decorations, costume contests and a silent auction. When: 6 p.m. Where: The Barn at Shady Lane, Bessemer Website: arthritis.org

Boo Run for Down Syndrome

What: Run or walk, everyone is welcome to this 5k, 10k and 1 mile fun run followed by a costume dance and cookout featuring awards and treats. When: 12:30 p.m. Where: Red Mountain Park Website: ultrasignup. com

Wig and Stache Bash

Oct. 17-31 Boo at the Zoo

What: Wear your family-friendly costume and enjoy a destination of spooky attractions, costumed characters, themed rides and carnival games. When: 5-9 p.m. Where: The Birmingham Zoo Website: birminghamzoo.com

Oct. 17 and 18 PUSH presents Dracula

What: PUSH Physical Theatre’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 horror novel, Dracula, combines the company’s speechless artistry with traditional dialogue-driven theatre creating a spellbinding cinematic-like masterpiece.When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Hoover Library Theatre Website: hooverlibrary.org

Fri., Oct 18 The Rocky Horror Masquerade Ball What: DJ Steevo will be spinning the ghoulish groove during registration for the annual cash costume contests followed by a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with an accompanying performance

by Antiic-i-pation. When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Alabama Theatre Website: “The Rocky Horror Masquerade Ball” Facebook page

Sat., Oct. 19 Trick or Trot 5k Costume Run

What: Benefiting Kid One Transport, this event includes a costume contest, post race food and two beers for adults 21 and up. Runners of all ages, strollers and pets are welcome.

When: 7 a.m. costume contest; 8 a.m. race Where: Back Forty Birmingham Website: “Trick or Trot 5K” Facebook page

The Phantom of the Opera

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What: Preschool Partners hosts an event featuring auctions, music, cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Guests are encouraged to wear “roaring ‘20s-themed” wigs, mustaches and costumes. When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Iron City Birmingham Website: preschool-partners.org/ events

MYSTICS HALLOWEEN PARADE | THURS., OCT. 31

What: The Mystics of Mountain Brook hosts its 17th annual Halloween parade. The Mardi Gras-style festivities will feature floats with passengers tossing t-shirts, beads, stuffed animals, footballs and more. When: 4 p.m. Where: Crestline Village Website: mtnbrookchamber.org

Grace House Pumpkin Festival

What: The Grace House Junior Board hosts a festival featuring a pumpkin with every child’s admission, bounce houses, carnival games, pumpkin decorating station, food, treats and more. Proceeds benefit Grace House. When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Homewood Central Park Website: grace-house.org

McWane Science Center - An Evening at Hogwarts

What: Dress in your wizarding costumes for a screening of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” in the IMAX dome, dinner, Harry Potter themed snacks, a performance

by Birmingham Improv Theatre and more. When: 3 p.m. check in; 4 p.m. movie; 6:30 p.m. dinner Where: McWane Science Center Website: mcwane.org

Magic City Witches Ball

What: This year’s event benefiting Lone Warriors charity for local veterans is Lord of the Rings themed. Wear any costume and be transported to middle earth for DJs, live music, dancing and more. When: 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: WorkPlay Website: “Magic City Witches Ball 2019” Facebook page

Sun., Oct. 20 VHUMC Fall Festival

What: Enjoy inflatables, food trucks, a train, pony rides, a cake walk and bingo. Admission is free but the church will be accepting sock donations for the homeless. When: 4-6 p.m. Where: VHUMC large

parking lot Website: vhumc.org/ events

Wed., Oct. 23 Boos and Brews

What: Enjoy music, beer and lots of furry friends. The entry fee includes a Back Forty 16 oz. beer and inclusion in the pet costume contest. Proceeds benefit Studio By The Tracks and Mitchell’s Place. When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Back Forty Beer Co. Website: mitchells-place.com

Thurs. Oct. 24 Hoover Hayride & Family Night

What: This free family-friendly event features hayrides around the park and large exhibitor area, where Hoover area Chamber members distribute candy and giveaways to children in their costumes. When: 5-8 p.m.

Where: Veterans Park Website: hooveral.org

Fri., Oct. 25 A Night Dark and Grim

What: Emmet O’Neal Library presents games, costumed characters, prizes, crafts and treats including “snowball fights,” Sven’s Ice Pull, an Ursula spooky science experiment, and a sing-along character movie. When: 6-9 p.m. Where: The Library lawn and Community Meeting Room Website: eolib.org

Spooktacular

What: Join the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest for old fashioned carnival fun with games, carnival food, balloon

What: The 1925 classic silent film will be played on the big screen featuring Tom Helms playing his original score on Big Bertha, the Alabama Theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer organ. When: Doors open, 1 p.m.; show, 2 p.m.

Where: Alabama Theatre Website: alabamatheatre.com

Homewood Parks Fall Festival

animals and prizes. Bingo is available for older kids. When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest Website: vestavialibrary.org

What: Highlights for this years festival include bounce houses, games, a DJ, face painting, a photo booth, arts and crafts, a cupcake walk, food trucks and candy followed by the Homewood Witches Ride. When: 2-5:15 p.m.

Where: Homewood Central Park Website: homewoodparks.com

Ghostbusters in Concert

VHBC-Fall Festival

What: Experience the film, screened live, as the ASO performs Elmer Bernstein’s Grammy-nominated score and Ray Parker Jr.’s theme song. When: 7 p.m. Where: Samford University, Wright Fine Arts Center Website: alabamasymphony.org

Homewood Library Ghost Tours with Southern Ghost Girls What: Join paranormal investigators for this rare opportunity to participate in an investigation of the haunted Homewood Library. When: 7-10 p.m.

Where: Homewood Library Website: homewood.libnet.info

BOO 24

What: Enjoy music by Fly By Radio and DJ Mark AD, karaoke, fortune telling, magic, a costume contest, horror movie lounge and more to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. When: 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

Where: B&A Warehouse Website: boohalloweenparty.com

Oct 26 McWane Science Center Wizards, Whiskey and Wine

What: This 21+ event includes a screening of ‘“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” in the IMAX Dome, dinner, two complimentary drink tickets, Harry Potter-themed snacks, a performance by Birmingham Improv Theatre and

What: Join Vestavia Hills Baptist Church for a free hot dog dinner, climbing wall, games, trunk-ortreating and more. When: 4 p.m.

Where: Vestavia Hills Baptist Church Website: vhbc.com/fallfest

Zombie Night Run for Mental Health What: Run through the park while being chased by zombies and enjoy prizes, live music, food community information and more. Proceeds benefit The Mind Project. When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Railroad Park Website: “4th annual Zombie Night Run for Mental Illness” Facebook page

Five Points South Historic Home Tour and Fall Festival What: Take a self-guided walking tour of five historic homes and enjoy family-friendly festival activities, including food trucks, live music and a free pumpkin carving contest. When: 1-5 p.m. Where: 1631 15th Avenue South Website: fivepointsbham.com

Thurs., Oct. 31 Halloween Extravaganza

What: Dawn your most haunting attire and join the Grand Bohemian Hotel for and evening of Halloween themed cuisine, a DJ, a unique social media element created by artist John Lytle Wilson and a costume contest. When:

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Liberty Park Witches to Take Flight in Inaugural Community Witches Ride

he Liberty Park community will welcome its first witches ride Oct. 20, inviting kids to come catch candy as it is tossed by local women riding through the streets on decorated bikes and golf carts.

Resident and mother Caroline LaFon was inspired to gather a group of witches together to celebrate Halloween while raising funds for Vestavia Hills High School’s Rise program. The program is a year-long fundraiser, led by students, that raises money for the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The cause is one that is close to LaFon, as she is a nurse practitioner who works at UAB. Co-hosting the event along with LaFon and fellow volunteers will be the Liberty Park Social Committee and Home Owners Association. In addition, Liberty Pediatrics will host a costume contest.

The event will begin at 4 p.m. at Provence Park with contests, music and more before the witches take flight at 5 p.m.

For more information, visit the “First Ever Liberty Park Witches Ride” Facebook page.

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For the second year, Bluff Park mothers Laura Powell and Katie Dixon are coordinating a Witches Ride for their neighborhood as a means to give back.

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Bluff Park Mothers Plan Second Annual Community Witches Ride, Raise Funds for United Ability

ny Hoover-based witches looking to join in on pre-All Hallow’s Eve festivities need look no farther than the Bluff Park Witches Ride on Oct. 20.

For the second year, Bluff Park mothers Laura Powell and Katie Dixon are coordinating a Witches Ride for their neighborhood as a means to give back.

“We had seen it done in other communities and thought it would be a fun and festive event for Bluff Park while we also raise money to support local charities,” said Dixon.

Powell and Dixon were thrilled with the turnout and participation for the first year’s ride, but this year they hope to see those numbers rise. Funds from this year’s race will benefit United Ability of Birmingham, located near Bluff Park, which Dixon noted has touched the lives of many people in the community with its disability services.

“Most recently, a sweet little boy in our community born with cerebral palsy, Shep Maddox, has shown great progress with his motor skills and balance due to the great therapy he receives at United Ability,” Dixon said. “They offer so many amazing services to people all around Birmingham, and we felt like this was a great way to give back and support their efforts.”

Not only has the ride served as a way to raise awareness for a local cause, it has been a way for women in the community to get to know each other. For the women riding, Dixon said, it’s a blast.

“Getting a group together to get dressed up in crazy costumes is something most of us haven’t done since college or high school,” she said. “The kids get a kick out of seeing their moms, teachers, friends, and even grandmothers dress up and ride bikes.”

The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Shades Cliff Park with food trucks, bounce houses, face painting and music. The witches will then “take flight” at 5 p.m., throwing candy to kids as they ride.

“There is always lots of laughter and fun in it for all ages,” Dixon said.

“And the fact that it all benefits a great cause is the best part.”

For more information, visit the “2019 Bluff Park Witches Ride” Facebook page.

–Emily Williams

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WITCHES From page one

For the seventh year, event founder Janie Ford Mayer will mount her “broom” and ride in honor of her mother, who lost her life to lung cancer in early 2013.

Mayer’s mother, Paula Stringfellow Ford, loved any excuse to celebrate and was the life of the party.

Inspired by her mother’s annual Witches of South Walton event, Mayer started the Homewood Witches Ride in 2013 as a way to raise funds for the American Cancer Society while having fun.

“Every year everyone brings it even better than they did the year before,” she said. “I love seeing everyone’s creativity and how they embrace it and get so into it.”

The event has grown considerably

over the years. The first ride included about 75 witches, while last year’s featured around 600.

This October, Mayer expects to see more even more participants joining in or attending the ride.

New this year, a number of decorated golf carts have been added to the parade for those who cannot ride a bike.

Pre-ride festivities will begin in Homewood Central Park at 2 p.m., with Homewood Parks and Recreation co-hosting a fall festival that will include games, inflatables and food trucks. A performance by Disco Amigos will begin at 4:45 p.m., and the witches will ride at 5:30 p.m.

Following the ride, an after party will be held for the witches at Little Donkey with free chips and salsa and a specialty drink toast.

For more information, visit homewoodwitchesride.com.

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Hand in Paw got the jump on Halloween Fun last week with the organization’s annual Barktoberfest on Oct. 10 at Cahaba Brewing.

The doggie costume contest was a popular feature of the evening. Hand in Paw is an animalassisted therapy nonprofit.

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‘The Pink House Found Its Savior’

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By Ingrid Schnader After more than a year of raising money and awareness to save the Homewood “Pink House,” the community can finally rest easy knowing the historic home is not being demolished.

Holley Ellis and her family bought the house and will be restoring it to

‘I’m enjoying preserving it. I want people to know about the Bridges and not to forget them.’

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its 1920s splendor. When the house is finished, they will move in and live in it.

“I couldn’t be happier that the Pink House found its savior,” said Dylan Spencer of the Homewood Historic Preservation Society. “Our group worked very hard to help it live on for its third chapter, but in the end it took a very special visionary with an eye for the future and past to ensure that the Pink House will be here for many years to come.

Built in 1921, the house originally belonged to Georges and Eleanor Bridges. Its pink stucco resembles an Italian villa. Outside, a garden filled with native flora, statues and walkways surround the house.

After Eleanor’s death in 1987, Eric and Diana Hansen purchased the home in 1988. They sold it to developer Pat O’ Sullivan in 2004. Last year, he began working with the Homewood Planning Commission with plans to subdivide six lots on the property to accommodate five new houses.

The community thought the beloved, historic landmark would be gone forever, until Ellis announced on Facebook in September that her family was buying the house.

“We were looking for a home and fell in love with the house and its history. The Bridges were very special people and did a lot for the city in terms of starting theaters, museums, teaching art and religion. They were an inspiration to read about,” she said.

“It truly just makes me happy to read and collect all of the information surrounding the house,” she said.

“I’m enjoying preserving it. I want people to know about the Bridges and not to forget them.”

The house, located at 214

Journal photo by Ingrid Schnader

Holley Ellis and Her Family Plan to Make the Historic Homewood House Their Home

The house, located at 214 Edgewood Boulevard, is the perfect place for a family home, Ellis said. Members of her and her husband’s family live in Homewood, and she said she will stay connected to her roots here.

Edgewood Boulevard, is the perfect place for a family home, Ellis said.

Members of her and her husband’s family live in Homewood, and she said she will stay connected to her roots here.

Those who want to see the historic home for themselves may have plenty of opportunities under the Ellis’ ownership. She said she plans to open the home to the public on We Love

Homewood Day, which is an event typically held in May, and she plans to invite the public for the house’s 100th birthday in 2021.

“We are so thankful for Holley and her family and thrilled that we were able to introduce her to the house,” Spencer said. “The Pink House is an important part of this place, and its continued existence is an inspiring and proud moment for

Edgewood, Homewood and Birmingham as a whole.”

Little of the money donated to the Homewood Historic Preservation Society to save the house was ever deposited, Spencer said. What was deposited has been returned to donors.

To follow the Ellises’ journey restoring the home, search @pinkhousehomewood on Instagram.

Shades Cahaba Celebrates Centennial of School Building

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Current and former Shades Cahaba Elementary School students and community members gathered on campus Oct. 13 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the school building.

Outdoor festivities included face painting, live music from the 1920s, food trucks, birthday cake and ice cream.

Inside the facility, guests were greeted by live owls from the Birmingham Zoo, contributed to a time capsule to be placed in the school and meandered through a walk-through timeline.

Former Shades Cahaba student Mary Barry Tortorise with current principal Dr. John Lowry. Tortorise was a student at the school in the 1930s.

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Homewood Council President Retires After Cancer Scare

Bruce Limbaugh, who has been Homewood City Council president, resigned from the council Oct. 4 and said he soon will retire from Limbaugh Toyota, for which he also is president.

“Earlier this year, I had a pretty serious cancer scare, which fortunately turned out to be benign,” he said.

“But it accelerated my thinking about retirement. … “I’m 67 and I realized it’s time to retire.”

Limbaugh said he plans to move out of town and spend his retirement at his lake house on Logan Martin.

Peter Wright was sworn in as the new Homewood City Council president at the Oct. 7 meeting. He will serve as president for the remaining year of Limbaugh’s term.

The council will be taking applications for the now-vacant Ward 5 seat through Oct. 21. If you are interested in serving, send your cover letter and application to: melody.salter@homewoodal.org.

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OTM Businesses to Receive Retail Association Awards

Several Over the Mountain retailers will be honored during the 2019 Alabama Retail Day on Oct. 22 at the Vestavia Country Club.

The event will open with a lunch and keynote address from Gov. Kay Ivey, followed by the presentation of the Alabama Retailer of the Year and Alabama Centennial Retailer awards.

Honorees are selected in four categories by annual sales volume Bronze, silver and gold awards will be presented within each category.

Local retailers that have been named finalists are David Dawoud, owner of two Domino’s Pizza locations in Vestavia Hills and seven more throughout Alabama; Wesley Lassen, owner of The Cook Store in Mountain Brook; Jamie Pursell, proprietor of Leaf & Petal in Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook and Birmingham; and Dr. Jenny Sobera, owner of Village Dermatology in Mountain Brook with satellite offices in Birmingham and Oneonta.

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NEWS A panel of judges – which included media professionals, chambers of commerce members, retail developers, former Retailers of the Year and the academic community – selected this year’s honorees based on the retailer’s demonstration of “sound business practices along with commitment to their communities, customers and employees,” according to a media release.

The Alabama Retail Association has been presenting the Retailer of the Year awards since 1999 and the Alabama Centennial Retailer awards since 2002.

— Ingrid Schnader

Hoover School Foundation Accepting Applications for New Friends of the Foundation

The Hoover City Schools Foundation Board of Directors recently announced plans to develop a new group of supporters, “Friends of the Foundation.”

“The Foundation is expanding and we are currently accepting applications for new members who are passionate about giving back to our children through our schools so that students in Hoover City Schools can reach their full potential,” Steve McClinton, president of the foundation board, said in a release.

“I encourage anyone interested to apply.”

The Friends of the Foundation will work closely with the board of directors.

Members of the group will meet three to four times a year.

“The Friends of the Foundation group is a great way to get involved without overcommitting,” said McClinton. “Since it is a brand new group, it will evolve through the efforts of its members. I want to encourage those interested to join us and chart a new course.”

The development of the new group coincides with efforts by the foundation to add to its current board of directors.

In addition, the foundation is searching for a replacement for Executive Director Janet Turner, whose resignation was announced in early September and will become effective Oct. 31.

Applications for board membership and the Friends of the Foundation will

be accepted through Oct. 31.

For a full list of expectations, responsibilities and application details, visit hoovercsf.org/board.

— Emily Williams

An ABC Store Will Join New Businesses Opening in Lane Parke

The state ABC store is the latest addition to Lane Parke.

The store, scheduled to open in January, will be on Rele Street across from Sol Y Luna. It will be 5,600 square feet, nearly triple the size of the store in the Mountain Brook Shopping Center, and will be one of five ABC Select Spirits stores in Alabama.

“The ABC Select Spirits designation means that the new store will offer practically any brand and brandvariation imaginable,” said Lane Parke owner John Evans. “As with the post office, the return of an ABC store to the heart of Mountain Brook Village is something we’ve been working to accomplish for some time now, and we’re thrilled that it is literally returning bigger and better than ever.

In just more than a month, Lane Park developers have announced four additions to the shopping center. The Happy Olive is one of the new members of the lineup along with the ABC store, the post office and Sol Y Luna. The Lane Park location will be the second for the Fairhope-based Happy Olive, a food boutique that sells olive oils, gourmet mustards and other items.

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From left, Sam and Spencer Hodnett, Buffie Marks, Amanda and Joshua Vincent, Shelley Clark, Sandy Naramore, David Mejia and Elena Flores.

MAGIC From page one

Fields said. “It’s still one of my favorite events. I got to see all my favorite celebrities, actresses and singers.

Justin Bieber was there. I got to see him in person. It was so, so cool.”

Magic Moments grants non-medical moments to children ages 4 to 18 with chronic life-threatening illnesses in Alabama. The children continue a relationship with Beyond the Moment. It is the only wish-granting organization dedicated solely to the children of Alabama.

Fields declined to disclose her illness, saying it’s personal, but she said

it means the world to her to take part in someone else’s magic moment.

“I am very excited,” she said. “It’s so special. I feel like I’ve come full circle. This is a moment for me to give back some of what they gave me.”

The presentation comes on the eve of a special day for Magic Moments.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared Oct. 21 as Magic Moments Day across the state to help celebrate the organization’s 35th anniversary.

“This is the first time for us to have a Magic Moments Day,” said Sandy Naramore, Magic Moments executive director. “I requested it because it was our 35th anniversary.

“It’s a big deal because, even

though we grant wishes statewide, so many people haven’t heard about us or our mission. This will give them a chance to find out who we are and what we do.”

Fields is overjoyed that Monday will be Magic Moments Day. “I think it’s incredible,” she said.

“There are a lot of people who aren’t aware of Magic Moments and this will help with the awareness.”

Several cities have proclaimed Oct. 21 as Magic Moments Day, including Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Homewood and Birmingham as well as Montevallo, Alabaster, Helena, and Pelham.

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ticipating in Magic Moments Day by donating a portion of their proceeds to the group. For a list of the businesses and organizations visit magicmoments.org/magicmomentsday/ This will not be the first time Fields has given back to Magic Moments. When she was a student at the University of Alabama, she led a Magic Moments fundraising campaign for her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta.

“I recognize that this is something great that helps many people,” Fields said. “It’s awesome that we were able to raise enough money to give a child a wish.”

Since 1984, Magic Moments has brought joy to the lives of more than 4,800 children in Alabama.

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Magic Moments was founded in 1984 by two mothers, Shelley Clark and Buffie Marks, who both live in Mountain Brook.

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little boy, she told her mom, “We can do this for children.”

Marks, who volunteered in play therapy at Children’s, had a similar idea after having seen a national broadcast about a wish-granting

organization. Clark and Marks collaborated and with the blessings of hospital administration and a $500 grant from the Junior League of Birmingham, Magic Moments was born.

“Angela played an instrumental role,” Naramore said. “It’s amazing that a child is behind so much of this.”

In 1999, the Magic Moments program was extended to include Family Camp held each Memorial Day weekend at Children’s Harbor on

Lake Martin, which accommodates the medical needs of the children it serves.

In 2013, the Family Camp concept was expanded further to provide year-round, ongoing support for families. These opportunities became known as “Beyond the Moments” and include activities such as family nights at regional ballparks, Valentine’s Day ice skating parties, and breakfast with Santa. Beyond the Moment opportunities are offered to families at no expense.

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he Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens welcomed more than 800 guests to Gala in the Gardens 2019 on Oct. 3, kicking off the 14th annual Antiques at the Gardens presented by Iberiabank.

Led by Antiques at the Gardens 2019 cochairs Virginia Amason and Leigh Haver and a volunteer committee, the festive evening included cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and desserts catered by the Gardens Café by Kathy G and dancing to live music provided by Atlanta-based Rhythm Nation.

The annual black-tie event, part of the Friends’ largest fundraiser of the year, honored Emily and Bill Bowron of Red Diamond Inc., who are longtime supporters of the Gardens.

Emily is a past co-chair of the event and a current board member of the Friends.

Red Diamond has sponsored the event’s signature Red Diamond Lecture Series – featuring talks by designers, architects and landscape architects from across the country – since 2009.

Gala guests were given a preview of Antiques at the Gardens’ dealer halls, which featured curated vendors and tastemakers from across the United States specializing in antiques, furniture, fine art, vintage jewelry, silver, Oriental rugs, home and garden décor and other items. ❖

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Local Author Shares Message of Hope at Legacy League Fall Luncheon Vestavia Hills resident Morgan Cheek recently shared her journey of hope and “seeing God’s goodness in unexpected places” with Samford University’s Legacy League.

Cheek, who has a master’s degree in social work, is a public speaker and author of two books: “On Milk and Honey: How God’s Goodness Shows Up in Unexpected Places” and “Are We There Yet? One Sojourner’s Journey through Dross Consumed and Gold Refined.”

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Along with her husband, Hugh, she is raising two children who she said are unique and “differentlyabled.”

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Her 6-year-old daughter, Ally, has been diagnosed with HECW2, a rare genetic mutation. On July 13, the family lost Ally’s twin sister, Bailey Grace, due to complications with the same disease.

Through Cheek’s public speaking engagements, books and blog, seedsandleaven.com, she shares her journey and focus on learning to see God and grasp what he has to teach us in all seasons of life.

In addition to words from Cheek, the League took time to recognize 2018-19 volunteers, board members and event chairs.

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Dr. Edward E. Partridge was celebrated by the Black Belt Community Foundation on Oct. 3 at the annual Black Belt Legacy Dinner, held at the Harbert Center.

Partridge is the former director of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB, former president of the National Board of the American Cancer Society and recipient of the ACS national Humanitarian Award.

The foundation presented Partridge with the annual Black Belt Legacy Award during the evening’s program, emceed by CBS42 news anchor Sherri Jackson. UAB President Ray L. Watts served as chairman for the event.

Partridge, who grew up in Demopolis, in the Black Belt region, has spent much of his career working to eliminate health barriers and disparities among underserved communities, with a focus on cancer prevention and treatment.

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Front, from left: Indian Springs Village Mayor Brenda Bell-Guercio and council member Mary Sue McClurkin. Back: Oak Mountain DAR Treasurer Tabitha Frazier and Regent Sally Woolley with council members Brian Stauss, Dale Elliott and Herb Robins.

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The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s new chapter, in the Oak Mountain area of North Shelby County, organized a Constitution Week celebration this year.

Constitution Week is Sept. 17-23, and the Oak Mountain chapter, in collaboration with the Lily of the Cahaba chapter, provided educational materials and a display table at Mt Laurel Library and the Wilsonville Library, as well as the North Shelby Library.

The chapter supported a bell-ringing ceremony in honor of the week hosted by the Hoover Fire Department on Sept. 17. Its members also provided book markers to the Boy Scouts of America Troop 119 to distribute to other scouts, and it got a local proclamation of the week from Indian Springs Village. Members were invited to attend the American Constitution Society’s Constitution Week functions.

Officers of the Oak Mountain Chapter, formed in March, are Sally Woolley, regent; Pat Davis, vice regent; Suzanna Rawlins, recording secretary; Marla McCully, treasurer; Tabitha Frazier, corresponding secretary; Paula Thomas, registrar; Julie White, chaplain; Stacey Higgins, historian; and Shirley Loewen, librarian. ❖

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Why Relapse Happens

Many of the clients who come to Bayshore Retreat have been to other rehabs and some to many rehabs multiple times. There’s always the question of ‘why didn’t it work?’. The answers vary. For some it’s because the individual needed more time to change a lifetime of addiction.

For others it’s returning to the same environment, issues and influences. For some the rehab they went to didn’t help them address the problems individually instead they were thrust into one group meeting after another with hope that something will register and bam they’re cured.

The latter is the most frequent reason people relapse and this is what we hear all to often especially when they see the difference at Bayshore Retreat. Admittedly we’ve had clients return also and they always take ownership of their failure. They offer up “I thought I could have an occasional drink with friends” or “my doctor prescribed it so I thought it would be okay” and so on.

Do your homework before choosing a rehab – forget the insurance factor because in most cases it sucks when it comes to substance abuse and mental health. Be sure that you or your loved one is going to get quality help both physically and mentally. Abstaining for 30 days isn’t enough. You have to get to the real issues whether it is a trauma that hasn’t been dealt with, toxic relationships or coping skills.

Quality counseling will be the answer to helping with these issues. Now in our ninth year we’ve seen and heard just about everything. We treat the whole person, not just the addiction.

Local restaurants, caterers and food trucks whipped up their best recipes for a staple comfort food at the annual Magic City Mac N’ Cheese Fest.

The event was hosted by Community Grief Support on Oct. 6 at Brookwood Village and included mac and cheese tastings ranging from vegan recipes to meat-lover and white cheddar options.

Beer, cocktails, soda and water were available to wash down the meals, and free activities were available for kids.

Funds raised benefit Community Grief Support’s free compassionate counseling, education and support for bereaved persons within the sevencounty Greater Birmingham area. ❖

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Community Grief Support Hosts Annual Magic City Mac N’ Cheese Fest

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More than 100 fine wines and regional craft beers were popped and cracked open Oct. 3 for tastings at the Piggly Wiggly’s fifth annual Wine and Craft Beer Showcase.

Hosted at Vestavia Country Club, the event is the signature fundraiser for The Daniel Project, a mission of the Paul Meyers Foundation.

The project is named in honor of the late Daniel Naim Ajlouny, who

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It’s hard to believe we’re already in the middle of October. Why is it time seems to fly faster the older we get?

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And if you’re like me, getting older has become a perpetual, jolting acquaintance to the expiration date of the human body. Wish I had a “best used by” date on certain parts…just a thought. Well, I guess my next thought is to be grateful because aging is far better than the alternative.

So, being grateful, I challenge us to a fresh outlook of loving our age and refuting the myth of our 30’s being the best we would look. May have been our easiest, but certainly not our best. With that in mind, let me share two of my latest finds that are worth mentioning.

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Thank you for spending your time with me. I will be back around with health, beauty and skincare for the cold, winter months. Until then….

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hristopher Architecture and Interiors took an outdated, one-level ranch house and transformed it into a modern farmhouse with sweeping archways and pops of color.

It was open for tours last week as the CAI’s 2019 Designer Showhouse, with proceeds from the tours benefiting Lifeline Children’s Services. The nonprofit works to help vulnerable children and families, including helping adoptive families like the showhouse homeowners, the Waltchaks.

The Waltchak’s three youngest girls, were adopted from China.

“The footprint has basically stayed the same,” said Madeline Hoisington, a project designer with CAI. “We just took the roof off and went up. It’s not the same layout, but the same exterior.”

When the Waltchak family moved out of the house to begin renovations, they were a family of seven. Since then, they have added one more child to their family, in addition to some pet bunny rabbits.

“I’m just thankful to have space for our kids to grow up in and have friends over,” Rushton Waltchak said. “There are some afternoons where there are 14 or 15 little boys over here; they all congregate here. And I love it because it doesn’t feel overwhelming.”

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“That was one thing we wanted, not only with all of the windows, but also with the stone on the fireplace,” Hoisington said. “to kind of tie that together, and that’s the exact same stone that’s on the exterior.”

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In the laundry room – which fits a desk, two sets of washers and dryers and plenty of space for storage – Ruston knew she wanted to start with a fun, patterned linoleum.

“This is actually linoleum that came from the UK,” said Lydia Smith, an interior designer with CAI. “One thing Rushton said is, ‘I’m spending most of my time in my laundry room probably. I just want it to be fun, happy and bright,’ so we thought this was a fun, unexpected something on the floor.”

From the linoleum, they pulled colors to use on the cabinets and cafe curtains. Originally, they painted the cabinets a lighter blue color.

“Once they were painted, we were like, ‘It really needs something a little bit more bold that pops in contrast to the floor,’” Smith said. “And then having the real clean, white countertops and penny round backsplash, we felt like doing a bolder color would stand out more.”

For Anne Rainey’s bedroom, who is the eldest daughter, the color scheme started off with her favorite wallpaper pattern.

“She found it and said, ‘I really want to use this,’ and so we figured out a way to incorporate it and make sure her bedding, furniture and things coordinated,” Smith said.

The wallpaper is busy, so the designers decided to just use it on one wall.

“We talked about different places to put it. We talked about the ceiling or maybe just a different wall,” Smith said. “We wanted it to be more of an

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“It brings such a personal touch to a house to see photos and say, ‘Oh, these are the people who live here,’” Smith said. “Even these are some silly photos, but I feel like it captures real life.”

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With a family of eight moving in, the designers knew they would want lots of nooks, window spaces and hidden passageways for the children to enjoy. One example of this is what they call the “Narnia Door,” a hobbitsized door that connects from one of the girls’ bedrooms to the other.

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The youngest three daughters – Mei Sims, Mimi and Colley – share a bedroom covered in different shades of pink, purple and green. This started off with a pillowcase.

“She sewed a lot of her own pillows, and they’re so cute with the little ruffles,” Smith said. “So, she brought this fabric to me as something she really liked, so then we went from there and pulled the colors.”

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Even the boys have a secret spot to hide away in. Their room is set up like a dorm – two smaller bedrooms on each side of a common living space. In the common area is a ladder that leads up to an attic transformed into an indoor treehouse.

“They have their hammocks hanging up there,” Smith said. “There are little windows up there, so to have the view and have additional space for them to play.”

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Animal prints, which have been on-trend for several years, aren’t going anywhere, said Darlene Higginbotham, who emceed the show. While some styles keep to the traditional look of animal prints, other styles show a more abstract version. Animal prints that are “out there” or subtle are hot this year, Lynne Cooper Higginbotham said.

Faux leather pants and jewelry were a hit among the models and the wore heels.” crowd. Higginbotham showed off her Higginbotham went to modeling leather bracelet, and some of the school then traveled across the country models incorporated leather into their Fashion show emcee Darlene Higginbotham teaches modeltaking classes in coloring, wardrobe, ing and manners to people of all ages, holds fashion shows jewelry. manners and protocol. and styles people’s wardrobes.

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VHHS Art I Students Create Kindness Rocks to Share With the Community

By Emily Williams

students thought it would be fun.”

The only requirements for the proj-

ect were to be creative, be colorful and include an uplifting message.

“We discussed what would brighten our days if we were to find one,” Newbill said.

“The designs ranged from simple bright colors to funny designs, like fried eggs and a partially eaten hotdog.”

Once the students were finished with their rocks, they were asked to place them somewhere in the city in the hopes they would be found by someone and brighten that person’s day.

“The students were required to email me a picture of the location, so I have seen all sorts of creative places,” Newbill said.

She did feel the need to stipulate that the rocks should not be placed in a spot that might put the rock finder in danger. There won’t be any need to climb a tree or trek into the middle of the street to find a stone.

Though this project isn’t technically challenging, the lesson in the kindness rocks is all about sharing art.

“Some students were very proud of their creations, and it was hard to just give them away,” Newbill said. “We talked about the importance of generosity and being kind. That being said, kindness is not scarce among the Vestavia kids.”

The project has received acclaim from community members on social media, with commenters discussing their desire to find a rock and rock finders noting where they found one.

That feedback and the compliments from the community have thrilled the students, Newbill said.

“I have noticed that they are taking their work more seriously now and are anxious to show it,” she said.

Once a rock is found, the finder can choose to keep the stone or carry on the fun and hide it for someone else. Newbill already has noticed that one particular rock has been found by three different people.

When asked how they felt about the project, a few of Newbill’s students had this to say: • “I am so happy we were able to use our kindness rock project to connect with the community. I never thought it would get this big!”

Caroline Owens, 11th grade • “The rock project was very enjoyable. It contained artistic skills while promoting positivity.” Adrian Lopez, 11th grade • “One thing we learned from this project was that even little things like a rock with a message can brighten someone’s day. Not to mention, this was a blast!” Will Kyle, 11th grade • “I learned that something as simple as a painted rock can make people happy. My hotdog rock might change someone’s life.” John Wilson Dorlon, ninth grade

Simmons’ Conte Named Alabama Earth Science Teacher of the Year

The National Association of Geoscience Teachers recently named Simmons Middle School’s sixth grade earth and space science teacher, Ricardo Conte, as Outstanding Earth Science Teacher for the state of Ricardo Conte Alabama.

According to a release, the association awards are given for “exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth Sciences at the pre-college level.”

Conte has been an educator for the past six years, after graduating from the University of Montevallo with a degree in elementary education. During his first

year of teaching, he was named Shelby County School’s First Year Teacher of the Year.

Conte describes his teaching style as high energy and off balance, and he is a firm believer that if an educator is not excited about what they are teaching, their students will not be excited to learn. He seeks to lead his students in hands-on scientific projects with energy and enthusiasm, so they might better understand the forces that shape and change the planet and universe.

The University of Montevallo named Conte the 2014 Outstanding Young Alumnus in the College of Education and awarded him with the Heart of Service Award in 2015 for his continued work and dedication to education.

During summer breaks, Conte serves as an A+ College Ready trainer for earth and space science. The program equips teachers with the tools and confidence to conduct hands-on science lessons with their students.

Former West Student Uses Eagle Project to Give Back

During the summer, Vestavia Hills Elementary West music teacher Trudye Confessore was contacted by former student Hudson Winter, now a senior at Vestavia Hills High School. Winter, a member of Boy Scout Troop 1, wondered whether there was anything he could do to help the elementary school’s music program for his Eagle Project.

“I immediately thought of guitar carts for the guitars that came from the grant we worked so hard on last year,” Confessore said. “I didn’t have the guitars yet, but I told Hudson that I would need carts for storage and asked if this would be something he might like to tackle.”

Winter then visited her classroom to take a look at the space available for the cart and assess Confessore’s ukulele cart, and then he got to work.

After speaking with people who had built guitar carts before, Winter came back to Confessore with a plan. He began fundraising efforts for the carts once the paperwork for the project was signed and approved in July.

PHotos courtesy Trudye Confessore

Sharing is Caring Whether pumping your gas or taking a walk in Vestavia Hills, keep your eyes peeled for colorfully painted rocks, and you just might become part of a student art project.

Each nine weeks, Vestavia Hills High School art teacher Suzie Newbill gives her students a task that is “just for fun.” This quarter her Art I students painted kindness rocks and hid their stones throughout Vestavia Hills.

“Painted rocks are a fun trend in a lot of cities,” Newbill said. “I haven’t seen them in Vestavia Hills, and my

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Hudson Winter “Right before school started, the guitars were delivered but stayed in boxes until the carts were ready,” Confessore said.

Last week, Winter delivered the carts to West one evening with help from relatives and fellow scouts and loaded the guitars into their new home.

“This has been so rewarding for me to see a former student take such initiative and ask to give back to a part of the community he valued so highly,” said Confessore.

Once Winter submits his final paperwork, he will be eligible to receive his Eagle Scout status.

Photos courtesy Brett Watson

PHotos courtesy Suzie Newbill

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Fifth Grade BWF Rangers Go Camping

Recently, students in the Brookwood Forest fifth grade class packed their bags and traveled to Camp McDowell to participate in the new McDowell Farm School.

The four-day program allowed students to apply classroom concepts to the natural world.

Students learned how to make rope, milk a goat, prepare a true farm-to-table meal, care for animals and identify water creatures. They also spent time hiking, canoeing and took a spin on the “trust swing.”

According to BWF teachers, “the trip was a week of fun, bonding and hands-on learning these Rangers will never forget.”

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rity and demonstrating that the filters are not dangerous, we were allowed through.”

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Enlisting Local Volunteers

As part of his Eagle Scout project, Goyal created 175 water filtration units that were assembled in Alabama and shipped to people in Puerto Rico, Cuba, Haiti and Venezuela.

Water Boy

Altamont Senior Takes Clean Water Filtration Systems to the Caribbean for Eagle Project When it came time for Altamont senior Shawn Goyal to get to work on his Eagle Scout project, inspiration struck in Spanish class.

Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico and the Caribbean at the same time that his Spanish class was studying the area. During their lessons, the students discussed the limited availability of clean water in the wake of the natural disaster, and Goyal wanted to do his part to help.

As part of his Eagle Scout project, Goyal created 175 water filtration units that were assembled in Alabama and shipped to people in Puerto Rico, Cuba, Haiti and Venezuela.

At first, Goyal’s idea was to coordinate with Birmingham nonprofits providing aid to the hard-hit countries. Through interactions with the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, he was introduced to the company Uzima, which produces inexpensive water filters that last 10 years.

“After these conversations, a new idea was born,” Goyal said. “I had the opportunity to provide a long-term solution of affordable, clean water rather than a short-term fix.”

The filters require no chemicals and can filter five gallons of water at a time.

“I emailed the CEO of Uzima, who responded with a contact person in Puerto Rico, Ricardo Ufret,” he said. “Through Ricardo, I was able to make even more connections, and the project grew from there.”

Goyal successfully completed his Eagle Scout project last fall, but he continued to stay in touch with Uzima. Ufret sent Goyal videos and pictures of people using the water filtration systems at orphanages, remote mountain villages and in communities with no infrastructure in place.

“I was even able to speak on the

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phone with people who had received my filtration systems to understand the difference that having access to clean, affordable water made in their lives. It inspired me to do more,” he said.

As a result, Goyal started a Go Fund me page to raise money to buy additional filters.

In mid-August, just before school started, he had enough money to buy an additional 60 filters.

“The Jones Act makes shipping goods from the mainland of the United States to Puerto Rico prohibitively expensive, so my mom and I purchased airline tickets from Birmingham to San Juan and carried the filters on the plane with us,” he said. “We went through the scanners, and, of course, we got pulled aside immediately by airport security. We had to answer a lot of questions, but the filters don’t have any metal; they are made of plastic. And they use microfibers, not chemicals. After explaining the project to airport secu-

According to Goyal, the Eagle Scout project taught him the value of a highly functioning assembly line.

When he arrived in Puerto Rico, Ufret had gathered a large group of volunteers, including several Scout troops.

Speaking entirely in Spanish, Goyal taught the volunteers how to assemble the water filtration systems.

“The assembly process actually went much smoother in Puerto Rico than it did back at home,” he said.

“Within an afternoon, we were able to assemble all 60 units.

“The next day we went into an area south of San Juan known as Vietnam. It was shocking to see such extreme poverty and storm-damaged homes. People were living out of their cars. Potable water was for sale, but it was expensive. We literally walked down the street handing out the filtration systems to anyone who needed clean water.”

Goyal taught each person they encountered, in Spanish, how to assemble, use and care for their new filtration system.

“We were mobbed by people wanting to have clean water. Seeing that the need is so prevalent just makes me want to do more,” he said.

Through connections he made while in San Juan, Goyal was able to share the filtration system information with many. He was interviewed, in Spanish, on the television show “Primetime” which broadcasts on ABC 5 TV in Puerto Rico, and was able to demonstrate how the filtration system works to a large audience.

While in Puerto Rico, Goyal met and trained another Eagle Scout who will take over the water filtration project in San Juan.

“I will continue to support this project as long as I can and in whatever way I can,” he said. “My goal is to expand the program to more countries.

“My biggest take away from this project is the importance of community. Communities came together because of Hurricane Maria, and these people are the ones who are getting things done.”

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From the moment Jenny Senske met her future husband, Dr. Mike Ryan, in 2010 in New York City, she heard about his best friend and college roommate, Dr. Marc Rothermich.

Mike Ryan told her about their goal to work in the same medical practice.

Senske was more than skeptical.

“I thought it was a pipe dream,” said Jenny Ryan, who married Mike Ryan on New Year’s Eve 2015.

Well, 2½ weeks ago, the pipe dream became reality after 16 years when Rothermich joined Mike Ryan on the medical staff at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham.

“It’s incredible,” Mike Ryan said.

“Our goal has finally come to realization.”

“It’s been a long and winding road, but amazing the way it worked out,” Rothermich said.

Sometimes, the two friends assist each other in the operating room. Last Friday, they were on the sidelines at two Over the Mountain high school football games.

Mike Ryan is team physician for Spain Park, as well as Samford University, and was at the Jaguars’ game against crosstown rival Hoover at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.

Rothermich is assisting Vestavia Hills team physician Jeffrey Dugas and was at the Rebels’ home game against Thompson.

Mike and Jenny Ryan live in Mountain Brook and Rothermich lives in Vestavia Hills with his wife of five years, Alissa, and their two young children, Benjamin, 3, and Ella, 1.

From South Bend to Birmingham

Mike Ryan originally is from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Rothermich is from St. Louis, Missouri. They became friends and later roommates after arriving on the Notre Dame campus in South Bend, Indiana.

“We practically met the first day when I got out of the car in South Bend,” Rothermich said. “There are no fraternities or sororities at Notre Dame.

The freshmen are randomly assigned dorm rooms and I was three doors away from Mike.

Journal photo by Jordan Wald

By Rubin E. Grant

From left, Mike and Jenny Ryan with Marc and Alissa Rothermich. Doctors Ryan and Rothermich were college roommates at Notre Dame where “the idea was born to join a practice together.”

TWO OF A KIND

Doctors Ryan and Rothermich Realize Dream of Working in the Same Practice at Andrews Sports Medicine “Over our four years at Notre Dame, we became roommates and did college together – the whole experience.”

Shortly after meeting they found out they had the same interests.

“We trained for a couple of marathons together and discovered we had similar dreams professionally and personally,” Rothermich said. “We both were pre-med majors and theology minors. We both realized we liked orthopaedics. The idea was born to join a practice together.”

The two went their separate ways after graduating from Notre Dame.

Rothermich went to the University of Virginia Medical School and Mike Ryan attended the University of Georgetown School of Medicine.

Following med school, Rothermich completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, in affiliation with Washington University in St. Louis, while Mike Ryan completed orthopaedic residency training at New York University Hospital for

Joint Diseases.

They reconnected in 2016 in Birmingham when they landed sports medicine fellowships at the American Sports Medicine Institute.

After the fellowship, Mike Ryan completed a fellowship in Bern, Switzerland, training alongside the world’s top innovators in hip preservation and surgical treatment of hip pathology in adolescents and young adults. He returned to Birmingham in 2018 after the fellowship in Switzerland to become a member of the Hip Center at Andrews Sports Medicine.

Rothermich, who specializes in elbows, knees and shoulders, went to Jupiter, Florida, after his fellowship in Birmingham and joined South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, serving as a consultant for the New York Mets as well as the team physician for various local organizations and high schools.

Then, the opportunity came along for Rothermich to join Andrews Sports

Medicine and he jumped at the chance to return to Birmingham and reunite with Mike Ryan.

“I’m glad to be get back here,” Rothermich said. “I came down the fall of ’16 for my fellowship and fell in love with Vestavia.”

Being in the same practice with Mike Ryan makes the return even better.

“I know all of Mike’s family, and I joked with his mom that I can’t get rid of this guy,” Rothermich said with a laugh. “It’s a special friendship. It’s been a continuous relationship for us and both of our wives.”

Gifted Wives

Both wives are accomplished professionals.

Jenny Ryan, who’s from Southern California and graduated from Princeton, has worked as a vice president at Goldman Sachs and in cybersecurity for Forescout Technologies Inc. in Silicon Valley in California. She’s now a cycle trainer and earlier this year

founded the “blueroot company,” a popup restaurant in Pepper Place that focuses on healthy, nutrient-dense food.

Alissa Rothermich, an Emmynominated anchor and reporter originally from St. Louis, recently became an anchor on WIAT’s “CBS 42 Morning News with Art Franklin.” Before joining CBS 42, she worked as an evening anchor at KMOV in St. Louis and worked in Lafayette, Louisiana, and Fort Myers, Florida. She is an alum of Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

Jenny Ryan and Allisa Rothermich also have become close.

“Allisa is one of my dearest friends,” Jenny Ryan said. “I am so grateful they’re here. And their children are precious little nuggets. I love them.”

“We don’t have any immediate family here so we’ve been each other’s family,” Allissa Rothermich said. “It’s a fun relationship. Our kids call them uncle Mike and aunt Jenny.”

Living in SEC Country

So, how do the doctors from Notre Dame cope with being in the midst of Southeastern Conference football country, surrounded by fans of Alabama and Auburn?

“I’ve always been an SEC fan,” Rothermich said, “and thankfully I grew up after the height of the Notre Dame-Alabama rivalry, so I have enjoyed a unique opportunity to root for both teams. It’s impossible to live here and not want to watch SEC football every Saturday, so I quickly adapted.”

Mike Ryan has received some flak for his connection to Notre Dame.

During his interview for his fellowship, one of the doctors brought up the 2013 BCS National Championship game between the Crimson Tide and Fighting Irish while sitting in an office with a painting of Alabama running back Eddie Lacy running over a Notre Dame linebacker. Alabama routed Notre Dame 42-14 to win the national title.

Despite that initial grief, Mike Ryan has become a fan of the SEC. “My love of college football has … grown down here watching so many great teams and athletes,” Mike Ryan said. “And while the historical rivalry between Notre Dame and Alabama is real, my personal feelings and experience of rivalry sits with (the Irish’s perennial foes) Michigan and USC.”

Journal photo by Jordan Wald

Legendary Lion Honored Briarwood Christian High School honored former head coach Fred Yancey during halftime of the Lions Homecoming game against John Carroll Catholic on Oct. 4. Members of the 1999 state championship team were recognized as well. Yancey retired last year after 29 years at the helm with a 278-95 record and three state championships. The Lions beat the Cavaliers 48-16.

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WEEK 8 SCORES

Hoover 42, Spain Park 35 Mtn. Brook 11, Hewitt-Trussville 10 Oak Mountain 53, Tusc. County 32 Thompson 35, Vestavia Hills 21 Homewood 27, Chelsea 26 Briarwood Christian 38, Parker 28 Pleasant Grove 45, John Carroll 0

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Journal photos by Jordan Wald

Photo courtesy Mountain Brook Junior High

Ramsay at Briarwood Carver at Homewood Vestavia Hills at Hoover Wenonah at John Carroll Mountain Brook at Thompson Oak Mountain at Spain Park Hoover’s Anthony Hayes rushed for 284 yards on 28 carries in the Buc’s win over Spain Park Friday.

Members of the Mountain Brook eighth grade volleyball team are, front, from left: Catie Grey Devening, Ava Gillis, Elizabeth Faulkner, Paige Parant, Bentley Brewer, Mimi Dorough and Harper Lee. Back: Amelia Edgeworth, Rachel White, Alice Garzon, Hannah Parant, Francie Pilleteri, Lucy Ritter, Lula Byars and Coach Bruce Henricks.

MB Eighth Graders Score Metro Volleyball Title

Mountain Brook Junior High’s eighth grade volleyball team capped off its season by claiming the Metro Championship recently.

The team defeated Liberty Park on Oct. 4, followed by straight set victories over Oak Mountain and Thompson to get to the finals in the tournament.

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during the 2005 season. He also picked up two Super Bowl rings, one with the Patriots and one with the Colts.

The elder Kory Chapman now is a high school football coach in Cold Water, Mississippi.

The younger Chapman started playing because of his dad.

“I have been around football basically my whole life,” Chapman said.

“It’s my passion. It’s fun flying around and bringing a lot of energy.”

Passionate Player

Chapman’s passion is evident whenever he is on the field.

“It’s obvious that you know what you’re going to get from him when he’s on the field, in the game or in practice,” Hoover defensive back coach Preston Sanford said. “He brings energy and passion. You constantly watch him when you pull up a video and show clips. He practices right.

He’s so gifted on the field and you like that as a coach.

“Off the field, he’s kind of laid back and has a goofy character. He’s a funny, funny kid and he makes everybody feel welcome, whether he’s talking to a random freshman or a senior.”

Chapman said that’s part of being a leader.

“Being a two-year starter and having young guys to lead, I try to lead by example and by voice,” he said. “I take it to heart so young guys will do the same when they’re older.”

The Spartans had to play Thompson again after that team came back through the double elimination bracket to reach the finals. The Spartans lost the first set 24-26 before winning the next two sets 25-17 and 15-12 to capture the championship.

The team finished the season with an 11-0 metro record and an overall record of 27-1. All-tournament play-

ers were Amelia Edgeworth and Alice Garzon, while Hannah Parant was chosen tournament MVP. All-metro for their performance throughout the season were Lucy Ritter and Hannah Parant.

Mountain Brook’s eighth graders have won seven of the past 12 Metro Championships and finished runnerup the other five years.

Chapman gained plenty of experience during the 2018 season playing against quarterbacks such as Pinson Valley’s Bo Nix, Thompson’s Taulia Tagovailoa and Hewitt-Trussville’s Paul Tyson. Nix is now the starting quarterback as a freshman at Auburn and Tagovailoa and Tyson are both at Alabama.

In practice, Chapman has faced Robby Ashford, one of the top-rated senior quarterbacks in the nation this season, although he’s been sidelined the past month with a foot injury.

“Going against players like that, you were coming up against some of the best quarterbacks in the country who are now in college,” Chapman said of Nix, Tagovailoa and Tyson.

“And going against our quarterbacks, especially Robby, in practice makes us so much better.”

game. He baits the quarterback into throwing the ball. He’s holds his ground until the last moment.”

Chapman had a simple explanation for his ballhawking skills.

“It’s just a matter of flying to the ball and playing like you practice,” he said.

Chapman will have a chance to take his talent to the next level. He said he’s received offers from Austin Peay and Alabama A&M, and a few other schools have their eyes on him, including Tulane, Southern Miss and Louisville.

But at the moment, Chapman said, he is focused is on trying to help the Bucs reclaim the Class 7A title. After winning consecutive titles in 2016 and 2017, Hoover was eliminated in the semifinals by Thompson last year.

The Bucs (6-1, 4-1 in Class 7A, Region 3) are in the midst of a challenging four-game stretch to close the regular season. They beat crosstown rival Spain Park 42-35 last week and this week play host to longtime rival Vestavia Hills (5-2, 3-2) in a crucial region game Friday at 7 p.m. at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Next week Hoover visits region foe Mountain Brook (7-0, 5-0) and then plays national powerhouse IMG Academy (7-0) on Nov. 1.

The Bucs will be seeking the 500th victory in program history when it plays Vestavia Hills.

Chapman doesn’t expect the Bucs to feel any pressure from such a demanding schedule.

“We’re taking one game at a time and trying to play up to our standards every week,” he said.

Being a Ballhawk

Chapman has earned the reputation of being a player who’s always around the ball. He forced a key fumble in Hoover’s season-opening 17-14 victory against defending Class 7A champion Central-Phenix City in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic game. In the game against Tuscaloosa County, he had a fumble recovery in addition to his interception return.

“His instincts make him a ballhawk,” Sanford said. “Guys like him, you don’t want to coach too much. You don’t want him to become like a robot.

He realizes when he needs to make something happen. He’s always ripping at the ball. (Against Central) he saw an opening and ripped it out.

“It’s just his understanding of the

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Region 4) have lost their past six games since their 2-0 start, Gibbs has continued to produce. He has more than 900 all-purpose yards and has scored 15 touchdowns this season.

“He’s doing a good job,” Colafrancesco said. “He’s fast, he’s quick, he’s got good muscles and he’s elusive. He’s had some fumbling issues, so needs to hold onto the football.”

Gibbs spoke modestly about his performance this season.

“I think I’ve played fairly well,” he said. “I’m doing the best I can to help the team any way I can.”

Gibbs went to Saint John’s College High School in Washington, D.C., and then attended Capital Christian Academy in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He transferred to John Carroll when his father, Charles Gibbs, accepted a job at Miles College.

It Took Some Adjusting

It wasn’t easy for Jeremiah Gibbs to practice and not play last year.

“Sitting out last year was hard, but I knew I had to practice to get better,” Gibbs said. “I worked hard on the scout team to help my teammates get ready for games.”

Gibbs also had to adjust to living in the Deep South.

“Coming here was a big transition,”

he said. “It’s a lot different here than there. There are fewer places to see here than in Maryland. I’ve had to adjust to a slower pace of life.”

Attending John Carroll, helped ease the transition.

“I love John Carroll,” Gibbs said.

“The people are nice and I’ve made a lot of friends there. It’s a great school.”

Gibbs has bulked up since arriving at John Carroll, enabling him to become a better football player.

“I was on the freshman team at Saint John’s,” he said. “I started the first couple of games, but I wasn’t as good as I am now. I was smaller. I wasn’t going to play anywhere until I got bigger.

“My dad came up with a plan and I stuck to the plan. I get up at six in morning, working out with dad. Now I can bench press 235 pounds and squat 415.”

Gibbs has good speed — he runs the 40-yard dash in 4.49 seconds — and is a breakaway threat any time he has the ball.

“I’m more of an outside runner and sometimes I play slot receiver and catch quick screens,” he said. “That allows to get outside.”

John Carroll will play host to Wenonah in a region game Friday, then close its season next week with a region game on the road against Ramsay.

“We had a pretty good start,” Gibbs said. “Since then it’s been a little rough. We need to finish these last two games strong.”

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Gibbs Proving Worth the Wait for John Carroll

Hoover beat crosstown rival Spain Park 42-35 last week and this week play host to longtime rival Vestavia Hills (5-2, 3-2) in a crucial region game Friday at 7 p.m. at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Above, Kory Chapman tackles Spain Park’s Harrison Barker. Chapman, left.

‘Energy and Passion’ Bucs’ Chapman Likes to Celebrate Every Chance He Gets

By Rubin E. Grant

K

ory Chapman doesn’t have the football in his hands often, but when he does, he wants to revel in it.

“I’m thinking celebration after I score,” Chapman said.

Twice this season, Hoover’s 5-foot-11-inch, 185-pound senior strong safety has had a rollicking good time with the ball in his hands. He returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown against Hewitt-Trussville and had a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown against Tuscaloosa County.

“It’s amazing, especially being on defense and not scoring a lot,” Chapman said, describing his pick six touchdowns. “It’s surreal, especially at Hoover.

“I make a lot of tackles, but I prefer interceptions because it’s easy to find the end zone.”

Football is part of Chapman’s DNA. His dad, also named Kory Chapman, played running back at Jacksonville State and had a short-lived NFL career, bouncing around on the practice squads of the Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns. He played in three games for the Indianapolis Colts

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While Jeremiah Gibbs was sitting out the 2018 high school football season at John Carroll Catholic after transferring from a school in Maryland, Cavaliers coach Logan Colafrancesco knew a gifted athlete had joined his team.

“I saw he had the ability to be good,” Colafrancesco said. Even so, the coach had his reservations.

“Not seeing him in a game situation, I didn’t know how good,” Colafrancesco said.

Gibbs was ineligible during the 2018 season because of Alabama High School Athletic Association transfer rules. He could practice with the Cavaliers but was not allowed to play in any games.

In the Cavaliers’ first game this season, Gibbs, a 5-foot8-inch, 175-pound junior running back/ receiver, finally got to play. He made a smashing debut, wowing Colafrancesco and surprising himself.

Gibbs rushed 22 times for 237 yards and scored all five John Carroll touchdowns, leading the Cavaliers to a 35-21 victory at St. Clair County. Gibbs scored on runs of 66, 5, 25, 1 and 67 yards. His first three touchdowns came in the first quarter.

“He was unbelievable,” Colafrancesco said.

“I just came out playing my best,” Gibbs said. “I knew I could do it if I put my mind to it, but I surprised myself with the five touchdowns.”

The next week, Gibbs turned in another virtuoso performance. He caught four passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns and added a punt return for a touchdown in a 27-21 victory against Leeds.

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