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Sports Illustrated David Rula’s Collection Spotlights Stars—and His Own Final Four Experience

Hottest Hounds hit the red carpet at Zydeco

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Junior Board paints the town with Picasso Pets preview

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Dad, daughter will rock the runway for Mountain Brook Schools Foundation

Clockwise from top: David Rula’s sports memorabilia collection includes items from stars ranging from Michael Jordan to Pele. Rula’s rings commemorate his Mississippi State team’s SEC championship and Final Four appearance. A favorite piece in Rula’s collection is the helmet quarterback Brett Favre wore in his first season with the Green Bay Packers. This MSU jersey is among reminders of Rula’s days on the court. Journal photos by Lee Walls Jr.

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By Donna Cornelius

Journal Features Writer

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ootball season brings excitement, high hopes and a whole new crop of gridiron stars. Fans can’t help hoping their favorite player might become the Heisman Trophy winner or the next big thing in the NFL. And those with a shrewd frame of mind might also wonder if the photo that player autographed at Fan Day could one

day be a prized collector’s item.

David Rula didn’t start his sports memorabilia collection for monetary reasons, though he’s acquired some highly-coveted pieces. When the former Mississippi State University basketball player first got into his hobby, he was aiming for a speSee Rula, page 10

It’s time to turn on the Friday night lights. And our annual high school football preview section turns the spotlight on Over the Mountain teams.

This year, you’ll find 24 pages full of scouting reports from Briarwood, 2013 otm high school Foot ball preview Homewood, Hoover, John Carroll, Mountain Brook, Oak Mountain, Spain Park and Vestavia.

You’ll read about the coaches—veterans and newcomers alike—and learn what they have to say about their team’s prospects.

You can find out which players to watch this season. Team rosters and schedules are included, too.

Get ready. It’s kickoff time.

Journal file photo by Lee Walls Jr.

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Hoover cornerback Marlon Humphrey leads a 2013 Buccaneer team loaded with talent and ready to defend its 6A state title.

Journal file photo by Marvin

Briarwood Hopes for More Consistency in ’13 Homewood Has Good Base of Veteran

Hoover Isn’t Resting on Last

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Year’s Laurels Cavs Would Love Some 1973 Magic

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Rebuilding Front Will Be Key to Spartan Hopes Oak Mountain Hopes to Continue Forward March Raney Takes the Reins at Spain Park Anderson Hopes 36th Season Memorable

Schedules, Team Photos, Rosters, Key Players to Watch and More!

Plus: A Look Back at the 1973 State Champion John Carroll Cavaliers

Tasters’ choice: National spotlight shines on Full Moon BBQ

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sue murphy on football p. 2 • vestavia resident marks 105th birthday P. 8 • Goodrichs citizens of the year p. 11 • Global Girl power p. 26

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fUNDRAISING IN GOOD TASTE When the Homewood High School Band was invited to perform in the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day, band parents and school officials immediately began to wonder where the money would come from to send the more than 350-member band to Pasadena, Calif., in January 2014.

Dorothy Pate Simmons, Fundraising efforts started left, and her mother, Holly springing up and inspired one Simmons. Journal photo by Keysha Drexel Homewood mom to whip up a way to raise money in her kitchen.

Holly Simmons, whose 15-year-old daughter Dorothy Pate Simmons is a percussionist in the band, has spent the summer making and selling Parade Pimento Cheese to raise money for the trip to the Tournament of Roses Parade. See the story in our business section, beginning on page 28. For information on another band fundraiser, the March to the Roses Gala on Aug. 29, see page 6.

On otmj.com Look online for more great photos and stories from the OTM area and don’t forget to check out our Facebook page for updates!

Coming Sept. 5

We’ll catch up with Olympian Trey Hardee when he returns to visit his alma mater and we’ll have a look at the OTM arts scene in our next issue!

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other guys who’ve been eating the same kay, I want everyone to stop lukewarm hotdogs. And you don’t have for a moment and take a to wear a headset, which would surely deep breath. That’s it…in make your head sweat. and out…in and out. Now, repeat If you’d been called up for TV color after me: It’s only a game…It’s commentary (you’d have been great only a game. at that, too), you might have gotten a Football season is upon us, and more discreet rock star microphone, but while that brings two-minute drills you’d have to wear a suit and do a lot for the players, it kicks off months of of smiling. People would feel free to anger management issues for the fan text you during the telecast and combase. You know what I’m talking about. ment on your haircut, your choice of You’re sitting there perfectly calm and tie. You’d have to be able to rustle up collected in front of your flat screen statistics at a moment’s notice, things TV, rooting for your team and their brillike how many times a player led off liant, well-paid coach, when suddenly with his left foot instead of his right. the team passes when it should have Sue Murphy You’d have to know all the players’ run, goes for it (or doesn’t) on fourth names and their personal histories, and one, and you feel yourself getting a little…testy. By halftime, you’re way You’d have to be able whose mama was in the stands, who a cute new girlfriend…although past angry. You’re seething. You’re to rustle up statistics had it turns out you probably wouldn’t furious. What is this coach thinking?

And the TV commentators? Are they at a moment’s notice, want to comment on that one too watching the game at all? things like how many much.

See what I mean? There’s a lot You know and I know that you that could go wrong. You could would have called that first play cortimes a player led about your discreet rock star rectly, not to mention the play after off with his left foot forget microphone entirely and use one of that, and heaven only knows why the team didn’t call you up preseason instead of his right. those words that you usually save for when you hit your thumb with and offer you a place on their staff, a hammer. What then? You’d spend but they didn’t. It’s their loss, of the rest of your life (or at least one week) as hysterical course, but then it’s also yours because you have to sit Twitter fodder. Who needs that? there on the upholstered sidelines and watch your team No, I’m thinking Cheetos in the La-Z-Boy is the go horribly, horribly wrong. way to go this season. You won’t have control over the Now, don’t get angry with me, but maybe, just game’s outcome, but you will hold complete sway over maybe, it’s all for the best. Think about it this way: the remote control so when the game gets too tense, You’re currently sitting in your air-conditioned living you can change the channel and watch “Burgerland” or room in your perfectly padded chair, not hunched over a “Kickboxing for Dollars.” metal desk in some linoleum, fluorescent-lit booth. You If you feel compelled to stay with your team through have your favorite snacks at the ready. I’m guessing the booth guys do well to get a lukewarm hotdog if they ever the two-minute warning, just close your eyes and remember your mantra: It’s only a game…it’s only a get a chance to take their eyes off the field. You have game. ❖ access to your own bathroom, not a place in line with 10

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Publisher: Maury Wald Editor: Keysha Drexel Features Writer: Donna Cornelius Office Manager: Christy Wald Editorial Assistant: Stacie Galbraith Sports: Lee Davis Contributors: Susan Murphy, June Mathews, William C. Singleton III, Emil Wald, Marvin Gentry, Lee Walls Jr., Bryan Bunch Advertising Sales: Suzanne Wald, Julie Trammell Edwards, Tommy Wald Intern: Jessica Jones Vol. 23, No. 15

Over The Mountain Journal is a suburban bi-weekly newspaper delivered to Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Hoover and North Shelby County areas. Subscriptions for The Journal are available for $24 yearly. Mail to: Over the Mountain Journal, P.O. Box 660502, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. Phone: (205) 823-9646. E-mail the editorial department at editorial@otmj.com. E-mail our advertising department at ads@otmj.com. Find us on the Web at otmj.com.

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What football team will you be rooting for this season?

“I’ll definitely be pulling for Auburn. My cousin, Keith Evans, was #44 and played fullback for them.”

Karis Wells North Shelby

“I go to the University of Alabama so of course, that’s who I’ll be cheering for this time.”

Wimberly Sproull Oak Mountain

“I will be rooting for Auburn because that’s where all my kids go, and it’s also where all my money goes.”

Cindy Cagle North Shelby

“I’ll be cheering for the Briarwood Lions. I’m a cheerleader at school and I’ll be showing my school spirit this season.”

Kara Schaffers Greystone

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Hoover

Heart of the House Gala Aug. 22, 5:30-9 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Birmingham/Wynfrey Hotel The Ronald McDonald House will present the 11th annual Heart of the House Gala on Aug. 22 from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel. The event will be hosted by ABC 33/40’s James Spann and Nicole Allshouse.

Trips to Las Vegas and Washington, D.C., art, diamond jewelry, Alabama and Auburn football tickets and more will be auctioned off by Christie King of C King Benefit Auctions. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama Advisory Council will be honored at the event. For tickets or sponsorship information, contact Kathy Robson at kathy.robson@rmhca.org or 638-7258.

Save the Date Birmingham

Fifth Anniversary Celebration Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens The Birmingham Botanical Gardens will have a fifth anniversary celebration of its library’s archives from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Aug. 22. The open house event will include tours into unique collections of rare books, plant fossils, botanical prints, antique seed catalogs, WPA records, scrapbooks and more. Cake will be served. For more information, visit www.bbgardens.org.

Mountain Brook

Diabetes Education Event Aug. 22, 6:30-8 p.m.

Emmet O’Neal Library The Emmet O’Neal Library in Mountain Brook is partnering with the UAB Nutrition Science Department and the Cities of Life Initiative to present programs on diabetes, health, nutrition and exercise. The first event will be Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. when Dr. Douglas Moellering, assistant professor of nutrition sciences at UAB, will discuss diabetes education and healthy eating for all ages. Those attending will sample some late summer fruits and vegetables. For more information, visit www.eolibrary.org or call the library’s adult services department at 445-1121.

Birmingham

Student/Teacher Art Exhibition Aug. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Space One Eleven Space One Eleven’s annual student/ teacher exhibition will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 23. Featured teaching artists will be Lindsay Blake Sheikh, Leah Thornton and Jennifer Toole. The featured assistant artists will be Marquis Garner, Blake Showers and Laurin Humphries. Space One Eleven is at 2409 Second Ave. North in Birmingham.

For more information, call 328-0553.

Homewood

James McBride Book Signing Aug. 22, 5 p.m.

Alabama Booksmith Bestselling author James McBride will have a book signing of his latest book, “The Good Lord Bird,” on Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. at Alabama Booksmith, 2626 19th James McBride Place South in Homewood.

For more information, visit www. alabamabooksmith.com or call 8704242.

Vestavia Hills

Outdoor Summer Concert Series Aug. 23, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest Rick Carter’s League of Legendary Artists featuring Erin Mitchell will perform as part of the outdoor summer concert series at the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest on Aug. 23. The League has performed with the Temptations, the Allman Brothers, Aretha Franklin and Bob Marley. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs for the last concert of the season. The free event will take place rain or shine from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The library is at 1221 Montgomery Highway. For more information, visit vestavialibrary.org or call 978-4678.

Birmingham

Sips for CF Aug. 23, 7 p.m.

Kress Building The Laps for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host the fifth annual Sips for CF wine tasting competition at 7 p.m. on Aug. 23. The event will be held

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Hottest Hounds co-founder Cassie Moore and her dog, Rocco, are getting ready for the premiere party for “Hottest Hounds, Volume 2” at the Zydeco on Aug. 23. Photo special to the Journal

on the rooftop of the Kress Building, 301 19th St. North. Teams of one to three people will compete in the tasting competition. Each team must bring three bottles of the same wine. Two of these bottles will be used for the concealed tasting, and the third will be set aside as part of the grand prize. The event will also include food and drinks, music by the Grand Old Ivories dueling pianos and a silent auction. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Registration will begin and hors d’oeuvres will be served starting at 7 p.m. followed by the tasting competition at 8 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit www.

LapsForCF.org or call 871-9140.

horseback riding program in North Shelby, is looking for people who like the outdoors and helping others. The program helps those with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. No experience is necessary to volunteer.

Volunteers must be 14 or older and must attend one volunteer training session. The sessions will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 24, from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 6 and from 1:303:30 p.m. on Sept. 8. All sessions will be held at the Special Equestrians facility on the Indian Springs School campus. For more information, email volunteer@specialequest.org, visit www. specialequest.org or call 987-9462.

North Shelby Special Equestrian Volunteer Training Sessions Aug. 24 and Sept. 6 and 8 Indian Springs School Special Equestrians, a therapeutic

St. Clair County

Camp Winnataska 95th Anniversary Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Merchants are getting ready for the second annual Crestline Tent Sale in Mountain Brook on Aug. 24. From left: Katherine Sparks of the Pant Store, Michelle Lee of Michelle’s, Natalie Babington of Snap Kids and George Jones of Snoozy’s.

Birmingham

Hottest Hounds Premiere Aug. 23, 6-9 p.m.

Zydeco Grab your four-legged friend and head to Zydeco in Southside on Aug. 23 for the premiere of the coffee table book “Hottest Hounds, Volume 2” benefiting the Animal League of Birmingham. The event runs from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $10 each or three for $20 and will be available at the door. The event will include the Hottest Hounds walking the red carpet, light appetizers, a cash bar and raffle prizes. There will be also live music from Sean Heninger. Those attending can also purchase of copy of the new book, with the Animal League of Birmingham receiving 30 percent of the sale of each book. Zydeco is at 2001 15th Ave. South, Birmingham.

For more information, visit www.

TheAnimalLeagueOfBirmingham. com or www.HottestHounds.com or call 335-8298.

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Mountain Brook

Crestline Tent Sale Aug. 24, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Crestline Village Merchants in Mountain Brook are gearing up for another European-style outdoor tent sale. Officials with the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce say that if you liked Mountain Brook Village’s Market Day earlier this summer, you are going to love the Crestline Tent Sale. The outdoor tent sale runs from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Aug. 24 in Crestline Village. Participating merchants will be offering specials and discounts throughout the day. For more information, visit www.welcometomountainbrook.com or call 871-3779.

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camps in the U.S., will host a 95th anniversary celebration on Aug. 24 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Former, present and future campers, leaders, staff members, directors, nurses, volunteers and friends are invited for a special performance by Roger Day. The event will also include barbecue from Jim ’N Nicks, storytelling

by Dr. Mildred Day, dedications, announcements, a silent drawing, camp activities and more. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for ages 4-12 and include lunch. Reservations for lunch are required; call the camp office at 6406741 or email info@winnataska.org.

Birmingham

ArtPartners Live Auction and Showcase Aug. 24, 6 p.m.

LincPoint VSA Alabama will host its 11th annual ArtPartners Live Auction and Showcase on Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. at LincPoint, 101 Oslo Circle, Birmingham. The event will feature live and silent auctions of collaborative works of art created by community artists and individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities. The event also includes music, beer, wine and food from B&A Warehouse. For tickets, $100 each or $150 per pair, visit ArtPartners2013.eventbrite.com or call 307-6300, extension 3. For sponsorship information, email Margaret Wendorf at Margaret@vsaalabama.org or visit www.vsaalabama.org.

Birmingham

Fairy Tale Ball Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Sheraton Hotel Downtown The Junior Board of Childcare Resources will present the 2013 Fairy Tale Ball from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 24 at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown. The 2013 Honorary Family Chairmen are Steve and Linda Sewell. This year’s event will feature a dance band, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, adult and children’s beverages, a candy “bar” and interactive entertainment with fairy tale and popular movie characters, costumed stilt walkers, magicians, jugglers and living statues. Guests of all ages are invited to the formal event, which will include a silent auction with locally donated items, services, sports tickets and vacation packages. Proceeds benefit the programs and services of Childcare Resources. Tickets for a family of four are $175, adult tickets for those 13 and older are $80 and tickets for those 12 and younger are $15. Children 2 and younger get in free. For more information, visit www.ccr-bham.org/

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Chirps and Chips Aug. 24, 7-10 p.m.

Historic Cahaba Pumping Station Raptor Force, the Alabama Wildlife Center’s Junior Board, is hosting its second annual Chirps and Chips casino night on Aug. 24. Billed as an “evening with the Rat Pack,” the event will be from 7-10 p.m. at the Historic Cahaba Pumping Station. The event will include casino-style games and live entertainment from Birmingham’s Rat Pack, including Carl Dean and Brandon

The Bell Center Tailgate Challenge Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Summit Get ready for the upcoming football season at The Bell Center Tailgate Challenge on Aug. 24 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Summit. Those attending can enjoy tastes of tailgating food at team tents during an afternoon of music, kid-friendly events and team rivalry. Celebrity judges will judge each team on most spirit, best tasting food and best all around. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for ages 4-10 with children 3 and younger admitted free.

For sponsoring opportunities or more information, www. bellcenter.org or call Kelly Peoples at 879-3417.

Organizers are making plans for The Bell Center Tailgate Challenge on Aug. 24. Front, from left: Lee Perry, Kelly Peoples and Wayne Miller. Back: Craig Krawczyk, Alex McRee and Scott Shunnarah. Photo special to the Journal

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The honorary chairmen for the 2013 Fairy Tale Ball to benefit Childcare Resources are, from left, Linda, Abby, Steve and Ana Sewell. The fundraiser will be Aug. 24 at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown.

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Leighton Barranco, with appearances by the Birmingham Bombshells. There will also be a silent auction, prize drawings, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, desserts, wine and beer. Tickets are $50, and the attire is themed. GoodFellas Games will host all casino games. Kaitlin McCulley will emcee the event. All proceeds will benefit the Alabama Wildlife Center at Oak Mountain State Park. For more information, visit www.awrc.org or call 663-7930.

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Birmingham

CF Championship Challenge Aug. 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Cahaba Grand Conference Center Sarah Patterson, head coach of the University of Alabama gymnastics team, will be the keynote speaker at the CF Championship Challenge on Aug. 24.

The annual event features university rivalries in a donation competition to raise money for cystic fibrosis research.

The gala will be from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center.

A silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a live auction after dinner.

The gala theme is football oriented.

Tickets are $125. For more information, visit www.cff.org or call 870-8565.

Hoover

UAB Football Fan Day Aug. 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Riverchase Galleria Come to the Riverchase Galleria on Aug. 25 to show your Blazer pride.

The UAB Football Fan Day event will be held in the mall’s food court from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The mall opens at 10 a.m.

The event is free.

Birmingham

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Shake, Rattle & Roll for a Cure Aug. 25, 2-10 p.m.

Avondale Brewing Company The Parkinson’s Association of Alabama will present the Shake, Rattle & Roll for a Cure fundraiser at Avondale Brewing Company from 2-10 p.m. on Aug. 25. The family-friendly event will feature the music of local bands BnB, 2 Da Maxx, The Undergrounders and Bonus Round. There will children’s activities, food trucks and a silent auction. Tickets are $15 for regular

The Homewood High School Band’s drum majors are getting ready for the March to the Roses Gala on Aug. 29 that will help pay the band’s way to a performance in the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. on New Year’s Day. From left: Robert Maples, Elizabeth Hale, Sarah Hale and Bennett Valentine. Photo special to the Journal Homewood

March to the Roses Gala Aug. 29, 6-9 p.m.

Rosewood Hall The Homewood High School Patriot Marching Band will hold an event to raise money for band members to travel to and perform in the Tournament of Roses Parade in California in January. The March to the Roses Gala will be at Rosewood Hall in SoHo in downtown Homewood from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 29. The event will include food by All Around Town Catering, a full cash bar, entertainment, craft beer tastings and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at the door or by sending a check to Homewood High School, Attention: Rose Gala, 1901 Lakeshore Drive, Homewood, AL 35209.

For more information, email Mary Paris at paristeach2@gmail.com or Laurie Zelinski at llduncan@bellsouth.net. admission and $40 for VIP admission.

Avondale Brewing Company is at 201 41st St. South. For more information, visit parkinsonalabama.org.

Vestavia Hills

Golf 101 for Ladies Aug. 26, 6-8 p.m.

Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest Shella Sylla will present a program on making golf simple from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 26. The Golf 101 for Ladies workshop will be held at the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest. If you don’t know the difference between a birdie

and bogey, this event is for you. The workshop is designed to provide women with a basic understanding of the game.

The event is free, but space is limited.

To register, email sistergolf@outlook. com. For more information, call 305815-3571.

Hoover

Catholic Myth Busters Aug. 27, 7-8:30 p.m.

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Panama City

Woodlawn High Grand Reunion Aug. 29-31 Boardwalk Resort Hotel Woodlawn High School classmates from the 1950s and 1960s are invited to the 2013 Grand Reunion Aug. 29-31 at Boardwalk Resort Hotel in Panama City, Fla. For registration forms, visit woodlawnhigh.com. For more information, call Jean Rogers Payne at 690-8510.

Homewood

Walking to Remember Team Pledge Luncheon Aug. 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Brookdale Place University Park Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama will host the Team Pledge Luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Aug. 30 at Brookdale Place University Park, located at 400 University Park Drive in Homewood. Dr. Richard Powers, an Alzheimer’s advocate, physician and ACS board member will be the guest speaker. At the luncheon, plans will be made for the 18th annual Walking to Remember event scheduled for Nov. 2.

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senior performers will present a salute to Vaudeville. Oct. 31: OLLI Vestavia social. Nov. 14: Estate Planning with Jay Green.

There’s no charge for membership or course fees for Vestavia members for the 2013-14 academic year. ❖

Oct. 3: Elder Law: Not Just for the Elderly, Jack T. Carney, attorney.

Carney will tell class members five things they need to know about elder law to protect wealth and secure health at any age. Oct. 17: Make ‘em Laugh, The Seasoned Performers. This group of

Members of OLLI’s Vestavia group are, from left: Patty Dice, Eden Pfaff, Ron Howard, Christine Heckemeyer, Joe Myers, Kathy Chastine and Acyenith Alexander. Not pictured are Francine Marasco, Jennifer Anderson, Terri Leslie and Jim Courtney.

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OLLI Plans Open House, Announces Fall Courses

By Donna Cornelius

Journal features writer

Vestavia, meet OLLI. That’s the familiar name for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a University of Alabama program for adult learners that’s kicking off a Vestavia program this fall.

Vestavia’s Library in the Forest will host an OLLI open house for prospective members Aug. 22 from 1-2 p.m.

If you can’t attend, you can still sign up or get more information by visiting www.ollivestavia.blogspot.com.

Like OLLI’s organizations in Tuscaloosa and Gadsden, the Vestavia chapter will offer classes, special events and socials. There’s no homework or exams, and a college degree isn’t required to participate.

Members volunteer their time to teach the courses and are encouraged to suggest topics for future classes and events.

In addition to the open house, OLLI Vestavia has already set its fall semester schedule. All events are at the Vestavia Library in the Forest from 1:30-3 p.m. The schedule includes: Sept. 5: Alabama Birds and the Alabama Wildlife Center, Jay Eubanks, AWC director of education and outreach. Sept. 19: Art Speaks: 50 Years Forward, Judith Hand, master docent, Birmingham Museum of Art. Hand will talk about the museum’s series of exhibitions and arts projects that interpret and commemorate the 50th anniversary of Birmingham’s Civil Rights movement.

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Vestavia’s Catharine Davidson Marks 105th Birthday

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he city of Vestavia Hills recently honored one of its oldest residents with a special ceremony at City Hall.

Catharine Davidson was presented with a plaque and a proclamation in her honor was read by Mayor Alberto “Butch” Zaragoza on her 105th birthday on Aug. 5.

“I never imagined I’d be up here with the mayor,” Davidson said. “I better hold his hand while I have a chance.”

Davidson started her 105th birthday celebration at City Hall and then was Catharine Davidson accepts a plaque treated to lunch at The Club from Vestavia Hills Mayor Alberto “Butch” in Homewood by members Zaragoza as her son, Cullie E. Davidson Jr., of her garden club. looks on. The city honored Davidson on her 105th birthday earlier this month with a special The fifth of six chilat Vestavia Hills City Hall. dren, Davidson was born in ceremony Journal photo by Keysha Drexel Birmingham in 1908.

She said the secret to livput my feet on the floor, I say that ing a long, happy and healthy life is this is the day that the Lord has made, pretty simple. and I’m going to be glad and rejoice “It really comes down to three in it,” she said. things,” she said. “Live for the Lord Davidson said she likes to keep every day, be joyful and be yourself.” her mind sharp by reading, playing Davidson graduated from Phillips bridge and getting together with her High School in Birmingham in 1930 friends in the Pine View Garden Club. and that same year married Cullie One of those garden club friends is Elbert Davidson Sr. Janet Troutman.

The couple settled in Vestavia “I’ve known Catharine since Hills in 1962 and lived there until 1968 and she hasn’t changed a bit,” 1971 when work took them to Troutman said. “She’s as sharp as Kentucky for nine years. ever and as stylish as ever.”

Davidson and her husband moved Davidson has three grandchildren, back to Vestavia Hills in 1971, and five great-grandchildren and one she has lived there ever since. She great-great-grandchild. moved from her home to Town Her family and friends gathered at Village about four years ago.

City Hall on her birthday to hear the Davidson loves to travel and mayor read the proclamation in her has traveled extensively throughout honor.

Europe, Mexico and much of the U.S. Those on hand for the celebraShe said she feels blessed to still tion included her 95-year-old “baby” be in good health, with her only brother, Sam T. Naff of Gainsville, complaints being difficulty hearing Ga., her son, Cullie E. Davidson Jr. of sometimes and the occasional use of a Pelham, and her son, grandchildren, walking cane. nieces, nephews and other family “Every morning that I get up and members and friends. ❖

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Hoover Resident Earns Gold Award with Project A recent graduate of Hoover High School has earned the highest award in Girl Scouting.

Ashley N. Scharf, who plans to attend the University of Alabama this fall, won the Girl Scout Gold Award for her project, Tera’s Treasures.

The project focused on providing Children’s of Alabama patients with an escape from their illnesses.

Scharf organized Ashley N. Scharf a tie-dying party and a cookie and snow cone party for children at the hospital. She recruited several students and groups to help, including the Hoover Juniorettes, Hoover High School Ambassadors, Hoover High School Chamber Choir and other Girl Scouts.

The volunteers put together 175 toiletry kits for the patients and provided 100 pillowcases and T-shirts to tie-dye.

The Hoover Juniorettes will keep the project going in the future.

“You could tell how much [the children] needed time away from all their tests and sickness,” Scharf said. “If just for a little while, they had fun, and there were lots of smiles and laughter, even in the midst of bandages, wheelchairs and IV poles.”

Hobbs Achieves Eagle Scout Rank with Troop 63 An Over the Mountain resident has achieved the highest rank in Boy Scouts.

David Whitehead Hobbs Jr., known as “Whit,” earned the Eagle Scout rank in March. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 63 at Canterbury United Methodist Church, under the leadership of Harold Wells Jr. For his Eagle Scout project, Hobbs built a handson mission Whit Hobbs work room for the outreach program at Canterbury United Methodist . The room includes nine shelving units and six stainless steel tables. The new workroom provides storage and work space for the outreach ministry.

During his time in Boy Scouts, Hobbs has held the positions of patrol leader, historian and bugler. He was elected to the Order of Arrow Brotherhood, earned 32 merit bases, attended a high adventure trip to Sea Base in the Florida Keys and earned the Polar Bear Award.

A senior at Woodberry Forest School in Virginia, Hobbs is a tri-varsity athlete in football, squash and lacrosse. He was elected to the honor board and leadership committee for Woodberry’s 115th varsity football team.

He is a staff writer for the school’s newspaper, The Oracle, and is co-head

ropes course instructor. He is also a co-head tour guide at the school.

Hobbs has been involved in the Woodberry Forest mentor program, Christian Fellowship group and the Woodberry Forest Pipes program.

He is the son of Meme and David Hobbs and the grandson of Mary Gene and Thomas Boulware of Mountain Brook and Elizabeth and Worth Hobbs of Pittsburgh, Pa.

John Carroll Grad Chosen For Civil Rights Program A former John Carroll Catholic High School student was part of a partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham to examine the city’s history and look at the role of young people in the community.

As Birmingham commemorates the seminal events of the Civil Rights Movement in 1963, the UAB School of Business Student Scholars Program teamed up with students from John Carroll and Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic schools to examine the ways the movement affected business in the city.

Bayley Smith, a 2013 graduate of John Carroll, was the student selected for the program.

She focused her research on the immediate business impact of the movement in Birmingham from 1963-73.

“I’ve learned that Birmingham had fallen and picked itself up again,” she said. “Birmingham has come far.”

During the two-week program, students heard accounts of Birmingham’s history from Mayor William Bell, former mayor Richard Arrington, Civil Rights leader Rev. Calvin Woods and others.

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change they wish to see in their world” through active participation.

She said her ultimate goal is to build on her previous mission experience in Kenya by establishing a school for disadvantaged children and a learning center for women there.

Bluff Park Troop Treks to Philmont Scout Ranch Last month 30 scouts and adults from a Boy Scout troop in Hoover spent 11 days in New Mexico.

The group journeyed to New Mexico’s Philmont Scout Ranch for back country hiking and camping in the Southern Rockies. Three different crews trekked

Boy Scouts from Bluff Park Troop 21 spent 11 days at New Mexico’s Philmont Scout Ranch in July. more than 75 miles over a 10-day period.

The scouts and adults participated in programs ranging from spar pole

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The group returned to Birmingham on July 18 with a wide range of memories that will last a lifetime, according to Mark Branin, assistant scoutmaster. ❖

McCollum Awarded Rotary Global Grant A Samford University graduate has been awarded an international grant to study in the department of geography at the University of London.

Meghan McCollum has been awarded a $42,667 Rotary Global Scholar Grant.

The award replaces the former Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar program of Rotary International. The program is designed, in part, to develop a cadre of highly educated men and women whose long-term career goals align with the mission and goals of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation.

The Hoover Rotary Club will be McCollum’s international sponsor for the program. Her host sponsor will be the Barkinside Rotary Club in East London.

As a Global Scholar, McCollum must enroll in a specific course of study that addresses the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.

Her two main areas of focus will be economic and Meghan McCollum community development and basic literacy.

McCollum said her goal is to work in urban communities in underdeveloped countries and to help people “be the

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cialized collection.

“I intended to have a Mississippi sports room, but it just became a sickness,” he said, laughing.

The casual visitor to Rula and wife Natalie’s tastefully-decorated Mountain Brook home won’t see items from Rula’s extensive collection; most of his treasures are in his sons’ bedrooms and in the basement.

But in those spaces, the walls, halls and even closets are filled with sports memorabilia from players who are stars in basketball. And football.

And baseball, golf, hockey and boxing, too.

College basketball fans may find Rula’s name a familiar one. He played on the Mississippi State University team that went to the Final Four in 1996 after a Sweet 16 appearance the year before. His teammates included

‘About 90 percent of what I have, I got in person or through relationships.’

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two first-round NBA picks, Eric Dampier and Dontae Jones.

Rula, who’s 38, serves on Dampier’s foundation board, and the two have worked together on fundraising events, Rula said.

“Eric and I are still good friends,” Rula said. “When he went pro, I got his jersey. Through him, I could get NBA jerseys at player prices, which are 40 percent off.”

Rula’s role as a dad is what brought him to Birmingham. He has two boys: Holland, 13, a seventhgrader at Mountain Brook Junior High, and Larson, 11, a student at Cherokee Bend Elementary.

“My first wife had moved here, so I moved here to be with my kids,” Rula said.

A native of Jackson, Miss., Rula had worked for his family’s construc-

people tion business for 14 years. He gave that up to be closer to his sons.

Career-wise, “I had to reinvent myself,” he said.

With partners Matt Greer and Ryan Cooper, Rula owns Digital Marketing Services, a digital printing company. Birmingham Business Journal recently ranked DMS as the eighth largest printer in Birmingham, Rula said.

“I didn’t know a thing about Birmingham when we moved here, but I’ve loved it,” he said. “I love the food, the culture and the diversity.

People have really welcomed us.”

His sons love his hobby, he said.

In Larson’s room are framed NBA jerseys from Shaquille O’Neal, Dwight Howard and Kevin Garnett and an All Star jersey from Dirk Nowitzki.

Also in Larson’s room is something that Rula said is a “must-have” for any serious collection: a red Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls jersey.

“The red Michael Jordan jersey is worth more than the white,” he said.

Rula listed other requisites in a serious sports memorabilia collection: items from the U.S. Hockey Team that won an Olympic gold medal in 1980 and from boxer Mohammed Ali. He has both.

Son Holland’s room boasts NBA jerseys from stars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, framed and hanging side-by-side over the bed, and the signed, official stat sheet from Jason Kidd’s last triple/double.

Another prized piece is the helmet quarterback Brett Favre wore in his first season with the Green Bay Packers.

“Our business worked on his family’s property in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina,” Rula said. “They let me go into the house and pick out something, and that’s what I chose.”

Most of the things he’s collected have come to him through other ways.

“About 90 percent of what I have, I got in person or through relationships,” he said. “And I’ve built my collection through trading. Since I had access to NBA players through Eric, I could trade for things like my pieces

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Top: NBA jerseys from Larry Bird and Magic Johnson hang side by side in Holland Rula’s room. Bottom left: Members of the Los Angeles Lakers signed this basketball shoe that’s now a prized piece in David Rula’s sports memorabilia collection. Bottom right: Rula framed a Wall Street Journal article about the Final Four team he played on at Mississippi State.

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from Ali and Tiger Woods.”

Dampier isn’t Rula’s only Mississippi connection. Although Jonathan Papelbon, a pitcher formerly with the Boston Red Sox and now with the Philadelphia Phillies, graduated from MSU a few years after Rula, the two became friends and once owned a duck-hunting camp together, Rula said.

Papelbon provided tickets to the last Red Sox-New York Yankees game played at Yankee Stadium.

Those tickets and a photo of Rula and Papelbon made at the game are framed and hanging on Rula’s wall.

In one basement room designated the “golf room” is a group of flags from the 2010 Masters Tournament.

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“If the player writes the date on the flag, it doubles in value,” Rula said.

He also has one of the yellow bibs given to players ranked No. 1 on golf’s Champions Tour. This one belonged to his friend Michael Allen; Allen wore it when he played in Birmingham’s Regions Traditions tournament.

Some of the more unusual pieces in Rula’s collection are a soccer ball signed by Pele, a mounted copy of a Wall Street Journal article called “Where Are They Now?” published 10 years after MSU’s Final Four appearance, and an extremely large shoe signed by members of the Los Angeles Lakers—with one notable exception.

“I don’t have anything from Kobe Bryant,” Rula said. “He can’t sign except according to his contract terms.”

A Kobe Bryant item is on Rula’s “white whale” list, as is a piece from one current soccer star.

“I’d like to have something from Lionel Messi, the next Pele,” he said.

At one time, Rula said, he set a lofty target for himself as a collector.

“My goal was to collect things from all 50 of the top NBA players of all time,” he said. “I thought someone might offer me $1 million for this.

I’m up to 18 of them now, but I’m not going to be able to complete it.

There’s one Bob Pettit jersey left, and it’s about $33,000.”

It’s not surprising that Rula’s most prized item is his Final Four ring— which is actually a replacement.

“The first one was stolen,” he said.

“It was in my mom’s jewelry box at their house in Florida. Balfour has the mold, and the company owner is from Jackson and a family friend, so I was able to get another one.”

His second most valued collectible, he said, is “my U.S. hockey stuff.”

Also on the list are his and Dampier’s Mississippi State jerseys, his Johnson and Bird jerseys, the Lakers shoe, Favre’s football helmet and the Jordan red jersey, he said.

Right now, Rula said, he’s stopped actively collecting.

“My wife wouldn’t allow me to get more,” he said, laughing.

Natalie is a nurse who’s currently a clinical liaison for Gentiva Hospital.

She’s also an Ole Miss graduate, so the Rulas have the Mississippi version of an Alabama-Auburn marriage.

Rula said both his sons are “good athletes” who play with the Vestavia Soccer Club. Larson plays basketball, too, like his father and Rula’s dad, who was also an MSU basketball player.

While Rula is getting involved with the Alabama Steel, a summer basketball program for children in grades 4-7, he doesn’t coach his sons, he said.

“I’m a dad—I just watch,” Rula said. ❖

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Goodrichs Named Citizens of the Year The Birmingham Women’s Committee of 100 recently met at the Birmingham Country Club to recognize some of the Birmingham area’s finest citizens.

Mike and Gillian Goodrich were named Citizens of the Year for their work in the Woodlawn area through the Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation.

The Goodrichs have long worked with Birmingham to aid communitybuilding efforts in the city. By starting the foundation, they inspired others to follow. The Woodlawn United was formed in order to make significant change in housing, education, social networking and worship.

Dr. Robert Record, chief executive officer of Christ Health Center in Woodlawn, was this year’s recipient of the Brother Bryan Award.

Last year, Record saw more than 10,000 patients who otherwise might not have had access to healthcare.

He also led the area to purchase and renovate the historic Woodlawn Fire Station, which has become the Dream Center, an innovative Dr. Robert Record, recipient of the place of worBrother Bryan ship, service Award and education.

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Teninbaum has advised thousands of young women and helped them secure educational opportunities.

The Small Business Award was given to Susan Matlock, president and chief executive officer of Innovation Depot, Birmingham’s think tank.

Although not a small business in its own right, Innovation Depot is a business incubator which produces new businesses in biotechnology, life sciences, information technology, engineering technology and service. Innovation Depot in 2011 won the top prize from the National Business Incubation Association.

The Birmingham Women’s Committee of 100 also recognized several organizations for service to others in the Birmingham area, including the Miss Alabama Scholarship Organization, YWCA of Central Alabama-Woodlawn, Christ Health Center, Desert Island Supply Company Nan Teninbaum, Creative Arts Programs, Susan Matlock, recipient of the recipient of the Small Cornerstone School of Community Arts Business Award Alabama and the Woodlawn Volunteer Award Foundation. ❖

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Mayor to Unveil New City Budget u Homewood

By William C. Singleton III Journal contributor

Homewood Mayor Scott McBrayer is scheduled to unveil his proposed 2013-14 budget to the City Council at its Aug. 26 meeting.

Homewood’s regular council meetings start at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

McBrayer wouldn’t reveal much about his anticipated budget but said he hopes to give the 11-member council a budget they can understand. McBrayer is expected to give a summary of his budget in a PowerPoint presentation.

“It’s important no matter how young or how experienced the council is that we give them numbers that they can believe in,” the mayor said. “We’re going through the same question as every other city. Is there

‘It’s important no matter how young or how experienced the council is that we give numbers that they can believe in.’

Homewood Mayor Scott McBrayer

going to be a COLA (cost of living) increase? What do you do with increased cost of insurance and pension? Those are some huge numbers that greatly affect our city. So we’re going to have some tough decisions in the next couple of weeks, but we’ll make them, and we’ll be com-

u Hoover

Christmas Light Show Coming to The Hoover Met

By William C. Singleton III Journal contributor

Another lights display is coming to the Hoover Met. The Hoover City Council earlier this month authorized the mayor to enter a contract with OneEightySix Lightworks LLC to sponsor “Lights at the Met” this winter.

The Homewood-based company plans to set up a Christmas light show in the RV Park at the Met. The show is scheduled to run Nov. 29 to Jan. 5, 2014, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

fortable with it and move forward.”

The mayor proposes his budget and then the council reviews it during finance committee meetings and work sessions.

Council President Bruce Limbaugh told McBrayer at a recent council meeting he should expect

nights from 6-9 p.m.

Final admission prices have not been set yet. However, a publication from OneEightySix Lightworks says adult admission price will likely be within the $5-$8 range, and tickets for children under 13 will range between $3 and $5. Children 2 and under will be admitted free, according to the publication.

The contract between the city and OneEightySix specifies that Hoover receive 30 percent of the gate fee and 30 percent of concessions sold during the event.

Mayor Gary Ivey said he doesn’t know how much that will generate for the city.

“It’s never happened here, so we have no way to know,” he said.

OneEightySix also has to raise sufficient capital to host the event. But city officials feel confident that Art Roper, owner of OneEightySix can come up with the capital.

“If he can come up with that the next four to six weeks, it’s going to be a first-class operation that goes a long way towards rebranding the Hoover Met,” said Councilman John Lyda.

OneEightySix bills the display as a five-acre light show with tens of thousands of lights.

Santa will also have a place among the lights and will allow kids to take pictures with him, the company publication states.

“It’s going to be a great event for the families of Hoover,” Ivey said. “It’s going to be very family-friendly. It’s going to be fun. It will be a whole new addition to the city.”

The city had sponsored a fireworks show on July 4 at the Met. Previously, the stadium would host a fireworks display when the Birmingham Barons played on Independence Day or at other times during their baseball season.

But the Barons ended their 25-year relationship with the Hoover Met last September when they played their last game at the formerly named Regions Park. The city of Birmingham has since built a stadium – now named Regions Field – where the Barons now play their home games.

Hoover officials have been trying to fill the void the Barons left by hosting a variety of events at the Met. ❖

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Fire Department Gets New Vehicles

By Keysha Drexel Journal editor

The next time Vestavia Hills firefighters and emergency crews head out on a call, they’ll be doing

it in three new vehicles.

The department recently took delivery of two fire engines and a rescue and patient transport vehicle to replace vehicles that have been in service for several years, fire depart-

Firefighter Josh Dorough stands beside one new the Pierce PUC Saber fire engine at Vestavia Hills Fire Station 1. Journal photo by Keysha Drexel

council members to ask questions, particularly since many council members are new to the budgetary process.

Five of the 11 council members are serving for the first time, having won elections in August 2012.

The current council took office in November, a month after the 201213 budget was passed by the previous council. The city’s budget runs from Oct. 1 to Sept 30.

“We might ask ‘Why, mayor?’ more than you’re accustomed to,” Limbaugh said. “We’re not questioning your integrity. We’re green folks asking you for guidance and answers. You had some more experienced people in some of those positions in the past. But it’s not all bad to have new folks with fresh eyes to ask lots of whys.” ❖

ment officials said.

“One of the new trucks replaces a 1999 model, and standards call for these vehicles to be in front-line service for about 15 years,” Capt.

Mark Pearson said. “After that, they can be used in other capacities, but you need newer models in the rotation.”

The department purchased two new Pierce PUC Saber multipurpose fire engines for $385,000 each, said Lt. Ryan Farrell, public information officer.

Vestavia Hills will be one of the first departments in the Birmingham metro area to use the Pierce PUC multipurpose engines, Farrell said.

The department also bought a new EMS rescue and patient transport vehicle from Excellence, Inc. in Madison. The vehicle cost $200,500, officials said, and replac-

es a 2000 model.

Farrell said the new fire engines will be used in Cahaba Heights and in northern portions of the Vestavia Hills community along U.S. 31. The new EMS vehicle will serve the Cahaba Heights and Liberty Park areas of Vestavia Hills for years to come, he said.

Vestavia Hills Mayor Alberto “Butch” Zaragoza and members of the Vestavia Hills City Council got a look at the new vehicles at a ceremony following the City Council meeting on Aug. 12. The ceremony was held at Fire Station 1 next to Vestavia Hills City Hall.

Vestavia Hills Fire Chief Jim St. John said the department provides service to 35,000 residents in 19 square miles from five fire stations. Station 1 is next door to City Hall on U.S. 31, Station 2 is on Columbiana Road, Station 3 is next to the high school, Station 4 is in Liberty Park and Station 5 is in Cahaba Heights. ❖

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Williams Named New Parks/Rec Superintendent The former horticulture maintenance supervisor for the City of Center Point will be the new parks/recreation superintendent for the City of Mountain Brook.

Mountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston announced on Aug. 8 that Shanda Williams has been appointed to the position held for the last quarter of a century by Lyman Tidwell.

Gaston said Tidwell had “admirably served in this role for the past 25 years” and that Williams will take her new post on Oct. 1.

Since 2006, Williams has been the horticulture maintenance supervisor in Center Shanda Williams Point and before that worked as a gardener with the City of Birmingham’s horticulture division.

She has a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Auburn University.

In 2010, Williams was named the Center Point Employee of the Year. She is president of the Birmingham Area Municipal Administrators Association and serves on the board of the Hueytown Youth Soccer Club.

Mountain Brook’s 16-member parks/recreation staff maintains the city’s seven parks, the athletic complex at Mountain Brook High School, the playing fields at the four Mountain Brook elementary schools and the fields at Mountain Brook Junior High School.

The staff also maintains 107 pieces of rightof-way properties throughout the city, including traffic circles, triangles and plazas, Gaston said. ❖ u Mountain Brook

Municipal Complex to Host Open House Aug. 25

Residents can get a tour of the new Mountain Brook Municipal Complex at a grand opening and open house event on Aug. 25.

From 2-4 p.m., the community is invited to visit and take tours.

After more than two years of doing business out of temporary offices, city officials moved into the 53,000-square-foot municipal complex in the spring.

The $15.3 million complex includes City Hall, the offices of the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce and the police and fire departments.

There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a program to dedicate Spartan Square and a presentation by the mayor of Pleasant Grove at 2 p.m. ❖

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Schools Have New SRO Officer When they returned to class on Aug. 19, elementary school students in Homewood learned a familiar face to them is serving in a new role.

Homewood Police Department Officer Kenny Blackmon is the new School Resource Officer at Edgewood, Hall-Kent and Shades Cahaba Elementary schools.

Blackmon previously served as the Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or DARE, officer at the schools. He said his work in that role showed him how important it is for students to see him as someone they can talk to and trust.

“I want everyone in the school community to know that I am available to address any security concerns that may arise,” he said. “It’s about building relationships as well.”

To build those relationships, Blackmon said he plans on eating lunch with the students and being available to answer questions in the schools’ hallways and lobbies.

Blackmon said he will also assist with arrival and dismissal times at the schools.

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Dunnavant Valley Plan Unveiled by County Almost a year after launching the first workshops to get public input, Shelby County planners unveiled their plan for the future growth and development in the Dunnavant Valley area.

The county’s Development Services department held its first public presentation of the proposed Dunnavant Valley Small Area Plan on Aug. 8 at Mt. Laurel Elementary School.

Last September, the county conducted its first in a series of workshops to get input from residents on the primary issues and concerns with further development in the valley area, which according to 2010 Census figures has about 8,820 residents.

The majority of the population lives in Highland Lakes, which has about 3,926 residents. Shoal Creek has about 1,400 residents, and Dunnavant has about 981 residents, according to county officials.

Additionally, part of the city limits of Hoover, Chelsea and Leeds are in the valley area.

The planning process was guided by a 19-member steering committee made up of people who participated in the county’s 2004 comprehensive planning

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Among the findings county planners discovered while drafting the proposed plan was that residents want a police sub-station in the area, biking lanes and more parks and recreation areas.

The proposed plan also includes residents’ concerns about trains that block traffic for hours at a time, schoolrelated issues and protecting the area’s ridges from wind farm companies.

County officials said they will solicit feedback from the Dunnavant Valley community through the end of the month before a final plan is submitted to the Shelby County Commission.

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An estimated 5,000 people attended the annual event held at the SuperTarget at The Grove Shopping Center off John Hawkins Parkway.

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rtwork from some unlikely new local artists was recently unveiled at an event to help raise money for Hand in Paw. Hand In Paw’s Junior Board hosted the Gallery Party on July 17 at the historic Clubhouse on Highland in Birmingham.

At the party, guests got a chance to view the artwork that will be featured in the upcoming 13th annual Picasso Pets.

Six presenters signed up their dogs to use their paws, noses and tails to create one-of-a-kind paintings that were revealed for the first time at the Gallery Party.

This year’s presenters were Martha Bryant, Kelly Keener, Ken and Kim Dowdy, Terri and Bill Jones, Charlotte Wilson, Debbie Holden and Sharon Lewis.

Their dogs worked with “muses”--local artists Linda Ellen Price, Bob McKenna, Ann Phillips, Dustin Stridiron and Beth Bradley--to create the masterpieces.

For the Gallery Party, the downstairs area of the Clubhouse on Highland was filled with the artwork that guests could view as they enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

“This year’s Gallery Party was the best yet. The Clubhouse on Highland was the perfect setting to display the artwork,” said Paige Saylor, director of marketing and community relations at Hand in Paw. “The animals are phenomenal artists. The muses took their work and turned it into treasured masterpieces.”

Proceeds from Picasso Pets, which took place on Aug. 17, will directly benefit Hand in Paw in serving children and adults with physical, emotional, educational or psychological needs through interactions with professionally-trained animal-assisted therapy teams. ❖

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Kelly A. Keener, left, and Martha K. Bryant look at the painting created by their three dogs with the help of local artist Linda Ellen Price.

The Junior Board of Hand in Paw helped organize the Gallery Party. Front, from left: Cassie Moore and Kiley Rocco. Second row: Victoria Frazier, Kaitlin Bitz and Paige Staylor. Third row: Matt Lackey, Wade Cornelius, Heather Meggers and Natalie Crowe. Fourth row: Paulk Turner, Catherine Briscoe, Walter Hudgens, Lyndsey Tetlow, Jennifer Smith and Adam Quarles. Back: Curtis Miles.

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Jane Morris, left, and Harriet Heacock show items collected by the Pelham Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy for gift bags for the VA Hospital. Photo special to the Journal

The Pelham Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy recently met to make plans for its ongoing donations to veterans.

Betty Bostwick Stockham hosted the planning committee meeting at Mountain Brook Club.

Plans were made to continue sending gift bags at Thanksgiving and Easter to the Birmingham VA Medical Center. Members Jane Morris and Harriett Heacock showed those attending some of the items needed for the gift bags.

The chapter also made plans to place a wreath each year at the Pelham Monument in Linn Park in downtown Birmingham.

The chapter’s program chairman outlined plans for upcoming luncheon speakers and their topics.

Don Sorrell will present a program on Civil War artillery at one of the luncheons, and the group will also hear from Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett on the progress of the Owen Forge Marker at Tannehill State Park.

John Killian will speak about the first Southern state, Betty Zeitz will share her experiences as a Kentucky Belle, Bob Thomas will talk about Sherman’s march through Georgia and Dan Peace will give a program on the life of the common solider on both sides during the Civil War. Dr. Charles Baker will share his collection of books with the chapter. Members will also hear from UDC Alabama Division President Donna Clark.

Stockham and Ann King, who was also at the luncheon, will represent the chapter at the state convention in Florence in September.

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A sellout crowd came out to the Shelby-Hoover campus of Jefferson State Community College on July 13 for Iron City Chef 2013.

The Vestavia Hills Rotary Club’s fundraiser has been sold out for the past few years, according to Kent Howard, event chairman.

This year was no exception as 300 guests gathered for an evening at the Culinary and Hospitality Institute on Jefferson State’s Valleydale Road campus.

The evening began with Western Supermarket’s wine tasting event and the introduction of the four competing chefs and their menus by Jerry Tracey of WVTM Alabama’s 13, master of ceremonies.

This year’s lineup included the 2012 Iron City Chef title-holder Jeremy Downey of Bistro V, Sean Butler of Studio B, Haller Magee of Satterfield’s and James Pruitt of Todd English P.U.B. The chefs prepared and served coriander-crusted seared yellowfin tuna, herb-encrusted beef tenderloin, pan-seared diver scallops and barbecue pork.

Guests voted on their favorites and narrowed the field of competitors to Downey and Magee.

Chef Joseph Mitchell, executive director of the Culinary and Hospitality Institute, then unveiled the cookoff menu, which included Atlantic salmon.

After a difficult but appetizing task, the judges named Magee the 2013 Iron City Chef champion.

Proceeds from the event support Vestavia Hills High School’s math and debate programs, a scholarship for a Jefferson State culinary student, the local Rotary district’s disaster relief fund and Rotary International charities like End Polio Now and Clean Water for the World.

Before starting the Iron City Chef fundraiser, Vestavia Hills Rotary Club held a Rotary Roast to raise money for the programs and charities it helps support.

“The generosity and support of the community has generated in excess of $700,000 over the past 25 years,” Howard said. ❖

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Shades Valley High Alumni Reunite after 30 Years The Shades Valley High School Class of 1983 reunited over the summer three decades after graduation day.

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The ASO will present the 2013 Maestro’s Ball, hosted by Nancy and Ray Watts, on Sept.

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The 64th annual Independence Day Festival was held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Homewood.

The festival grand marshal was Rev. Msgr. Martin Muller, the church’s pastor.

In addition to food, the event included the popular Trash ‘n’ Treasure rummage sale.

The Knights of Columbus #4304 coordinated the festival, which included teamwork from parishioners, friends from other churches and local businesses and organizations.

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The Freshwater Land Trust Junior Board’s latest event helped raise money for the trust and the land it protects.

The Junior Board hosted the fifth annual Land Aid on July 26 at Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham.

Those attending enjoyed brews from Avondale Brewing and food from Melt Birmingham and Spoonfed Grill.

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The event also included the presentation of the Ernie Eltz Service Award to OLS parishioner Kent Graeve. Graeve voluntarily coordinates and trains altar servers, lectors and extraordinary ministers. He has also helped tornado victims and works with Habitat for Humanity.

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The group met to welcome new members, install new officers for the 2013-14 club year and present a $5,500 check to the Alabama Ballet.

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hat old idiom about the apple not falling far from the tree fits Dr. Brooke Kaplan in the most stylish way.

Not only is the 32-year-old optometrist in an eye care practice with her father, but she is also following in his fashionable footsteps to help raise money for Mountain Brook schools.

Kaplan and her father, Dr. Jack Schaeffer, will be taking turns on the catwalk at the Schaeffer Eye Center Fashions for the Foundation event on Sept. 10 in Homewood.

Sponsored by the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce, the event will raise money for the Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation with a sneak peek at the upcoming fall fashion season.

Kaplan said it came as no surprise that her father was asked to model for the fashion show fundraiser.

“He’s kind of known for his style and so he’s a natural for this,” Kaplan said. “I’m glad we’re getting a chance to do this together to give back to the community.”

And while his main goal in agreeing to model at the fundraiser was to help the school system where all of his children were educated, Schaeffer admits he is looking forward to getting to wear some really fashionable clothes in the show.

“It was a really easy decision to get involved,” Schaeffer said. “I think it will be a lot of fun, and it will help give back to the community that has always been good to us.”

Giving back and helping others is what prompted Schaeffer to become an optometrist in the first place, he said.

A native of Charleston, S.C., Schaeffer said he grew up knowing that he wanted to be a doctor of some kind and devote his life to taking care of people.

He also grew up knowing that he loved clothes.

“My mother told me that even when I was a young child, she could not shop for me. She had to let me shop for myself. I was always into what was happening at the time, whether that was clothes or music or whatever,” he said.

One of his earliest fashion-related memories is being 13 years old and choosing an outfit for his bar mitzvah.

“I remember shopping for what I was going to wear and thinking it was very important that I got it just right,” he said. “I’ve always enjoyed shopping.”

And while he does like to stay abreast of current trends, Schaeffer said he relies more on what he thinks look good than the opinion of others.

“I have my own style and I know what I like, and that’s the way I dress,” he said.

That philosophy of staying true to yourself is something Schaeffer shares with his daughter.

“I inherited more of my mother’s classic fashion taste as opposed to my father’s very

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Education: Graduate of St. Andrews High School in Charleston, S.C., University of Georgia and Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn.

Style: Eclectic and personal.

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flashy sense of style,” Kaplan said. “No matter what, you have to dress for yourself and no one else.”

Kaplan said her earliest fashion-related memory is getting ready for a friend’s birthday party when she was in the second grade.

“The theme for the party was to dress in your mother’s clothes. I had the hardest time combing through her entire closet (that had) so many beautiful items,” she said. “I spent more time trying on clothes for that than any other event in my life.”

But Kaplan and Schaeffer aren’t the only stylish members of the family.

It was Kaplan’s mother and Schaeffer’s wife, Beth, who helped make Schaeffer Eye Center the go-to place for the latest eyewear trends.

“My wife was the one that convinced me that we needed to offer the latest, most stylish glasses we could to our patients in addition to great eye care,” he said.

Schaeffer said he’s thrilled to have two of his children working with him now and a third who will join the practice soon. But he said he hasn’t ruled out other career options completely.

“In another world, I probably could have been a fashion designer,” he said. “But I think if I weren’t doing what I am doing now, I’d be

in politics. I’m great at bringing people together to work toward a vision. I think I could make a difference.”

And both Kaplan and her father said fashion can make a difference.

Both said they think fashion is important because it gives people another way to express their personalities.

“Fashion is an extension of who we are, our personalities (and) a way to express ourselves without saying a word,” Kaplan said.

Schaeffer said fashion is also important because it helps people feel better.

“I think every day, you should get up and make yourself look good,” he said. “Looking good is the first part of feeling good.”

To find out how to see Kaplan and Schaeffer model the hottest fall fashions at the Fashions for the Foundation event, visit www.welcometomountainbrook.com.

The show will feature fashions from several Mountain Brook merchants including Harrison’s LTD, Laura Kathryn, Lingerie Shoppe, Macy’s, Marella, Michelle’s, Mobley & Sons, Monkee’s of Mountain Brook, Mountain Brook Sporting Goods, Mountain High Outfitters, Pants Store, Snap Kids, Snoozy’s Kids, The Pink Tulip, Town and Country and Village Sportswear. ❖

College football fans go through a lot for their teams, traveling cross-country to away games, showing up to cheer when it’s 100 degrees in the shade and putting off that pesky house payment to buy ever-pricier tickets.

But one thing that needn’t be on the sacrificial athletic altar is style.

Megan LaRussa, a Birmingham-based fashion event planner and style coach, has plenty of ideas for game day fashions that don’t involve a “Bama’s Umpteenth National Championship” T-shirt or a camo Auburn cap.

“You just don’t feel cute in a jersey and jeans,” LaRussa said.

At an Aug. 24 fashion show, she’ll show style-savvy fans of the Tide, Tigers, UAB Blazers and other college teams how to pull off sharp outfits while pulling for their teams.

“Make Some Noise!” is a game day fashion show and luncheon sponsored by the Birmingham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Zeta.

The show will feature trendy clothes not only for football Saturdays but for other fall sporting events.

LaRussa, who runs the website Southern Femme, grew up in Birmingham so she’s right at home in the city’s SEC-centric culture. But she’s especially comfortable in the fashion world.

“Fashion has always been a huge passion of mine,” she said. “My mom and younger sister are very into fashion, too, and my dad loves quality clothes.”

See MEGAN, page 24

Megan LaRussa is a Birmingham-based fashion event planner and style coach.

Journal photo by Marsha Perry

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1. Caroline Campbell and Ashleigh Pugh are ready for those Indian Summer nights in these perfect-for-fall outfits. Caroline is wearing a Two Penny blue “Sophie” blazer, $265, DL1961 “Amanda” jeans in the color pout, $178, and Frye “Melissa Gore” boots, $388. She has finished off her outfit with classic, vintage Chanel button earrings, $250. Ashleigh is wearing an Alashan cashmere poncho,$334, 7 for All Mankind “The Skinny” jeans, $169, and Frye “Melissa Logo” boots, $418. Her vintage Chanel button necklace adds the perfect finishing touch, $750. Monkees, 788-1240.

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2. Katherine van Elkan and Sloan Bashinsky are looking their best in these fashionable fall looks.

Katherine is wearing a Sympli Duodiva top in midnight, $148; and Diva short skirt, $142.

Her outfit is accessorized with Laurel Bassett hammered nickel and black goldstone earrings, $78; an ammonite and leather cuff, $78; freshwater pearl necklace, $42; and Blossom Footwear’s black crochet wedge, now $10.

Sloan is wearing an Art of Cloth’s “Seabreeze” tunic in hydrangea, $158; and JAG Nora skinny jeans in midnight, $92. She completes her look with a Laurel Bassett patina metal necklace, $98; hammered brass cuff, $118; and brass earrings, $34. The Baggallini “Audrey” satchel in emerald, $148, adds just the right touch.

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The leaves are changing and so should your wardrobe. If you’re ready to update your closet, check out our fashionable suggestions!

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4. Cady Nelson of Birmingham is going back to school in style in a teal empire waist dress with a bright print, $62, and taupe suede boots with chocolate brown accents, $88. Turquoise and gold earrings, $14, and handmade multi-strand necklace, $108, are the perfect accessories. Lindsey Yarbrough is looking sharp in a blue sweater dress with fringe detailing, $92, and cream leather lace-up boots, $110. Green and gold earrings, $22, red leather bracelet with a cross accent, $29, and colorful printed scarf, $22 add just the right pop of color. Pink Tulip, 870-7258, Homewood, 637-5390, Cahaba Village.

5. For a classic fall look, Brooke Stisher Hoffman is sporting Regatta ankle pants in patriot red, $98, a mini gingham print shirt in breaker blue, $98, topped off with a striped Dockside cardigan in vineyard navy, $145. Michael Brooks keeps it casual in Club pants, $79.50, a Whale Washington plaid shirt in Antigua green, $98.50 and a Harbor vest in variety red, $89.50. Vineyard Vines Fashion, 970-9758.

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1. Wedges and cowboy boots are must-haves this fall and these suede slip on wedges with a twist knot, Della by Restricted, available in taupe and grey will complete any outfit, $69.99. Nothing says turn of the season like cowboy boots and these boots by Very Volatile, Raspy in black are no exception. $89.99.

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2. Lilly Lowery is looking cute in this leopard print top by Splendid, $74 and Joe’s leggings, $59. Maggie Allen is precious in a pink top from Vintage Havann, $46, also available in white.

With its cool material and subtle gold tribal detail, it looks great paired with grey and white floral patterned jeans from J Brand Girls, regularly $112 but on sale with the BOGO free denim collection. Snap Kids, 834-8038.

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Megan, from page 24

LaRussa’s growing-up years included trips with her family to fashion Meccas like Paris, London and Florence.

“My mom and I would make shopping trips to Atlanta every season,” she said. “That was one of our favorite things.”

As a student at BirminghamSouthern College, LaRussa majored in art history and French.

“Birmingham-Southern doesn’t offer a degree in fashion,” she said.

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“But I’ve always loved art. Fashion is an art form. Art showcases fashions and is a great way to learn costume history.”

She also had a practical reason for studying French.

“So many fashion terms are French,” said LaRussa, adding that Paris is her favorite of all the European fashion capitals.

After graduation from Birmingham-Southern, LaRussa moved to New York and became a women’s wear editor for a trend forecasting company.

“In college, I did an internship with the fashion director of Parisian,”

she said. “That’s when I learned how important fashion trend forecasting is. In New York, I analyzed what was happening in the stores, at the runway shows and even on the streets.”

While in New York, LaRussa started Southern Femme as a blog to keep family members and friends at home up to date on her fashionable adventures, she said. Her relatives and pals also were at least partially responsible for launching her into the style-coaching business.

“We have a large family, and my aunt and grandmother were always asking me to take them shopping or help them clean out their closets,” LaRussa said.

While she loved her life in New York, she had no mixed feelings about returning home to Birmingham in 2009.

“I got a great taste for New York and made wonderful friends there,” she said. “ But I’m really close to my family so wanted to be near them. I like the slower-placed life, and even the weather is better here.”

She hasn’t been disappointed in the fashion selection available in her hometown.

“The shopping we have in Birmingham is phenomenal,” she said. “A lot of our boutiques are spot-on with trends, and you can’t go wrong with Saks. Our Saks ranks third highest in the country in dress sales.

“We in the South love dresses— we dress up.”

Southern women, she said, “give more thought to being a woman, being feminine and looking polished and pulled together.”

LaRussa said she was “really pumped” to show game day fashions at the DZ event.

“I’ll show some fun fall trends with lots of options,” she said.

Some of her predictions are good news for both Alabama and Auburn fans.

“Menswear fabric like hound-

stooth—in tasteful ways—will be big,” she said. “Navy is huge, too.”

She’ll also have outfits for those who cheer for the UAB Blazers and for the University of Georgia, LSU and other Southern schools, she said.

Game day clothes, whether you’re planning on wearing them to the stadium or to a tailgate or TV-watching party, “have to be comfortable, too,” she said.

Clothes for the DZ show will come from one of LaRussa’s favorite boutiques, Laura Kathryn in Crestline Village, and from Belk at The Summit. Jewelry is from Stella and Dot. Joelle Salon will provide hairstyling for the models, who range from professionals donating their time to DZ alums.

The show is a first for the Birmingham DZ alumnae chapter, but the group’s leaders hope it will become an annual event.

“Every female SEC fan wants to look her best on game day,” said Krystle Gilchrist Campbell, chapter president. “So we thought a fashion show with cute game day clothes would be a great way to raise funds for the Alabama Ear Institute’s preschool program.

“Most of all, we are excited to support the Alabama Ear Institute’s School for Hearing as they prepare hearing-impaired children for mainstream kindergarten classes,” Campbell said. “Speech and hearing is Delta Zeta’s national philanthropy focus, and we are especially pleased to be able to help a program right here in Birmingham.”

The Aug. 24 show, which includes lunch and a silent auction, is from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Iron City Birmingham. Tickets are $31 online or $30 from DZ members.

For more information, visit dzbirminghamalumnae.org/upcomingevents.html or call 822-1835. For more information on Southern Femme, visit www.southernfemme. com. ❖

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Megan LaRussa Age: 27 Residence: Highland Park Occupation: Fashion event planner and style coach Education: Graduate of Mountain Brook High School and BirminghamSouthern College.

Style: “My style is constantly evolving. But to define it in a more concrete way, I adore the effortless style of French women.”

Favorite designers: “The designer that I’ve had the longest love affair with would have to be Marc Jacobs. I’ve loved him since I was in junior high.”

Favorite fashion item: “My gold medium-sized hoops from Etc. They go with everything!”

Never leaves the house without: A star pattern Comme des Garcons pochette, or multipurpose mini-bag, with all of the daily essentials—lip gloss, compact mirror, oil absorbing sheets, etc.

Best fashion tip: Know your real body type and what that means with clothing and accessories. It makes dressing, shopping and daily life easier and more pleasurable.

Mosley-Gagner

Mr. Mike Mosley of Talking Rock, Ga., and Ms. Gina Golden of Clanton announce the engagement of their daughter, Jazmine Adell Mosley, to Brett Alexander Gagner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Gagner of Prattville.

Nevins-Schlitz

Mr. and Mrs. James Holder Nevins of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Caylen Lane Nevins, to Ryne Sample Schlitz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Bruce Schlitz of Birmingham.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Nevins of Birmingham and Mrs. Harry Eugene Frech, also of Birmingham, and the late Mr. Harry Eugene Frech.

Miss Nevins is a 2004 graduate of Mountain Brook High School.

She graduated magna cum laude

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The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Mosley of Hoover and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Campbell of Montgomery and the late Mr. Bowman “Boobie” Golden of Montgomery.

Miss Mosley is a graduate of Homewood High School and a 2011 graduate of the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology.

She was a four-year letterman on the Alabama water ski team.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Ms. Joyce Mott, the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Roney Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Curtis M. Gagner Jr., all of Selma.

Mr. Gagner is a graduate of Prattville High School and a 2011 graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in kinesiology.

The wedding will be at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 at Macedonia United Methodist Church in Northport. from Auburn University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences. She is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and was presented at the Ball of Roses.

She graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine with a medical degree in 2012 and is a medical resident in anesthesiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Henry Sam Holland Jr. of Birmingham and the late Mr. Henry Sam Holland Jr. and Mr. Rein Rudolph Schlitz of Birmingham and the late Mrs. Rein Rudolph Schlitz.

Mr. Schlitz is a 2003 graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alabama in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He was employed as a project manager prior to deciding to pursue a career in the medical field.

He is now in his third year of medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine with plans to graduate in 2015.

The wedding is planned for Oct. 19 at the bride’s family home on Ono Island, Orange Beach.

Newman-Brown

Staci Suzanne Newman and James Alan Brown were married Oct. 6, 2012 at The Sonnet House in Leeds.

Richardson-Ratliff

Mr. and Mrs. James Lazenby Richardson of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Emory Knox Richardson, to Thornton Hope Ratliff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kimble Vardaman Ratliff Jr. of Birmingham.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Eugene Knox Maxwell and the late Mr. Maxwell of Selma and the late Mr. and Mrs. Erle Randolph Richardson of Marion.

Miss Richardson is a graduate of Mountain Brook High School and Auburn University, where she was a member of Kappa Delta. She was presented at the Ball of Roses and is

The 4 p.m. ceremony was officiated

by Johnathan Barber of Birmingham.

Guests were treated to a reception immediately following the ceremony with a full Southern buffet, the bride’s and groom’s cakes and entertainment by Sweet Water Road.

The bride is the daughter of Ms. Susan Tamburello of Birmingham and Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Newman of Tylertown, Miss. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Brown of Birmingham.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a couture gown designed by Project Runway alum Heidi Elnora. The fitted sheath consisted of a silk chiffon halter, ruched waist and flowing skirt. The bow detail at the neckline was a perfect finish to the couture look. She carried a member of the Birmingham Ballet Guild. Miss Richardson is an interior designer with KPS Group, Inc. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. James Kimble Vardaman Ratliff Jr. and the late Mr. Ratliff of Mountain Brook and Mrs. Lorraine Sunderhaus Thornton of Louisville, Ky., and Mr. and Mrs. James Hope Thornton of Louisville.

Mr. Ratliff is a graduate of Mountain Brook High School and the University of Mississippi, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He is employed with Colonial Properties Trust.

The wedding is planned for Oct. 12.

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a mixed bouquet of white ranunculus, scabiosa, wax flower and tuberose.

The bride was attended by Leanne Coates of Mobile as matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Shannon Brown and Heather Burns of Birmingham.

Elijah Franklin Brown and Jacob Alan Brown, sons of the groom, of Birmingham served as best men.

William David Brown, brother of the groom, of Birmingham was groomsman.

After a honeymoon trip to the Grand Canyon, the couple live in historic Trussville.

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Wolfe-Capper

Dr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Wolfe of Homewood announce the engagement of their daughter, Meredith Dawn Wolfe, to Seth Frederic Capper, son of Dr. and Mrs. Stuart A. Capper of

Mountain Brook.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Carol J. Thompson of Birmingham, Mrs. Caroline Thompson and the late Mr. Raphael P. Thompson of Birmingham and the late Mrs. Dorothy Wooten and the late Mr. Vernon Wooten of Huntsville.

Miss Wolfe is a 2005 graduate of Homewood High School and a 2009 graduate of Birmingham-Southern College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She received her juris doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2012. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Order of Omega and Alpha Omicron Pi at Birmingham-Southern.

While in law school, Miss Wolfe earned her certificate in public interest law and worked in the Elder Law Clinic. She is employed as an associate attorney with the firm of Hinson & Hinson, P.C. in Huntsville, practic-

ing in the areas of estate planning and tax law.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Ann N. Davis and the late Mr. Tommy T. Kohara of Alexandria, La., and the late Dr. Bernard M. Capper and the late Mrs. Florine C. Ettinger of Silver Spring, Md. Mr. Capper is a 2005 graduate of Mountain Brook High School and a 2009 graduate of Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He received his juris doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2012.

While in law school, he served as notes editor for the Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Law Review and was a member of the Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society. He is a judicial clerk for The Hon. Christian M. Comer on the 23rd Judicial Circuit of Alabama.

The wedding will be Nov. 2.

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Global Girl Power

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Spain Park Junior Speaks Out for Youth in Developing Nations

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anya Devani, a junior at Spain Park High School, has taken girl power to the next

level.

She’s started a Girl Up club at her school, an effort powered by her advocacy for girls’ education and the prevention of child marriages in developing countries.

But she’s not stopping there. In July, the Hoover teen traveled to New York City, where she spoke at the United Nations.

A campaign of the U.N., Girl Up works with adolescents in developing nations to provide safety for girls and give them the opportunity to become healthy and educated.

The aim of the campaign is what sparked the 16-year-old’s interest two years ago to begin Alabama’s first Girl Up program at her school.

“Girl Up gives American girls a chance to channel their passion and their energy towards their sister counterparts in developing nations,” Devani said. “All the girls in developing nations aren’t as lucky as we are (in the U.S.), but they’re still girls, and so we just really want them to have the same opportunities that we do.”

Her reassurance that the club was something she’d be interested in came

when she wanted more information on Girl Up and emailed the organization’s grassroots officer, Julie Willig.

“She told me that I might just be the perfect person, and everyone loves it when they get a compliment,” Devani said. “I thought, this is what I really want to do. This is really good.”

Devani also had a more personal reason for becoming involved with Girl Up. “My mom got married at a really young age. She was 18,” she said.

“I kind of see a connection with my mom and the girls that I’m working with now. I think that connection is really what sparked my movement with Girl Up.” As a native of India, a country with widespread poverty, and a speaker of Hindi who migrated to the U.S., Devani sees a natural connection between her home country and her interest in Girl Up. “There’s these girls on the sidewalk (in India) selling bracelets and trinkets and stuff like that, whereas other girls are in school, and I would always wonder why there’s that unequal opportunity,” Devani said.

“And I think that might have just been the reason I decided to ally with Girl Up.” After she started the club, Devani decided she wanted to be more involved so applied to become a teen

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advisor. She and 13 other girls across the nation serve as teen advisors, providing feedback on campaigns to improve the program’s effectiveness.

The Girl Up organization has also offered Devani other opportunities to push forward in her journey for equality.

She said she will never forget speaking at the U.N. on July 12, which was declared Malala Day in honor of 15-year-old Malala Yousafazi, who was shot by a member of the Taliban in 2012.

“It was a really inspiring event for me,” Devani said. “It served as a testament (to) girl power and women power and how much girls can do when they set out to.”

Devani speaks on the education of girls and against child marriages.

“Throughout my relationship with Girl Up, we’ve learned about so many girls who never wanted to be forced into child marriage, yet they have no choice. All of the decisions are made in a male-dominated household, so it’s usually their father or their uncle or their brother. One in seven girls gets married before the age of 12, and Girl Up has this slogan that goes, ‘One in seven is one too many.’”

The objective of Girl Up is to provide equal opportunities for girls everywhere, opportunities that are often taken for granted in the U.S. “Girls in the U.S. are so focused on their school and even simple things like makeup and hair that sometimes they forget that there’s other girls out there that aren’t as lucky as they are,” Devani said.

But not everyone fits this description, she said.

“Not all girls are like that,” Devani said. “A lot of girls participate in a lot of things, but I’m just saying that a lot of girls need to step out of that and see what conditions are like in places that are not like the U.S.” The knowledge she’s gained through her experiences reminds Devani that she has certain opportunities that others don’t, and this knowledge serves as a source of gratitude.

“I feel really lucky that I’ve been given the chance to make people feel that every person is the same regardless of what their color is or what their background or their ethnicity is,” she said. “It’s just that everyone’s the same and everyone should have the same opportunities.”

Left: Devani is a student at Spain Park High School in Hoover. Above: Tanya Devani, far right, talks with other girls from around the world involved in Girl Up during a trip to speak at the United Nations. From left: Alexandra Leone, YingYing Shang, Munira Khalifa and Emily Harwell. Photos special to the Journal

Devani hopes her involvement with Girl Up will not only inspire others to step out of their bubbles but empower them to use their voices.

“I think everyone has a voice,” she said. “I think it’s just a matter of time before you realize that you can actually use that voice and it’s really powerful. When I was at the U.N. this July, almost everything was administered by the youth that were there, and it inspired me to see that people were actually stepping up, not only for their own growth and for their own strengthening, but for others who aren’t as lucky as we are.”

Devani’s Girl Up club worked with U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hills, to pass the International Child Protection Act, which pushes for governments to spend more money on programs that protect children in developing countries.

Devani said the club members visited Bachus’ office in December to talk to him about the International Child Protection Act. When the act was passed, Devani said she “felt part of something big.”

For all the progress that has been and is being made, there are still challenges that need to be tackled to ensure education for girls, Devani said.

“I think we really have been making some really good steps of progress, but I still think we have a long way to go,” Devani said. “Especially in America, too, there’s still a lot of discrimination, a lot of sexism against girls, and that kind of mindset that girls aren’t as strong as boys or can’t be in the same league as boys.”

While she’s deeply involved with several organizations, she also has plans to begin one of her own.

“I was in talks with starting an organization called Books for Hope.

We’d have fundraisers and collect books and then donate them to building a library in India or in another country, and I was really hopeful about that project and I still am,” she said. “And I’m hoping that I can put that on the ground maybe after I graduate high school or maybe even before that, but so far I see myself working with Girl Up until I go to college.”

In addition to Girl Up and other extracurricular activities, Devani also works with Girls Spring, for which she is a junior advisory board member. The organization helps educate girls in Alabama with proper health information.

“I kind of see myself working with the already planned NGOs (Nongovernmental Organizations) for now, but maybe in the future I might be able to do something for myself,” she said.

While she does have plans to attend college, Devani said her interests are constantly changing from medicine to international affairs. As of now, she isn’t sure which career she’ll choose, but it will most likely involve helping others.

“Even though I’m really young, I can make a change and I can make a difference if I want to,” she said. “If I work hard toward a goal, I can see that come true in front of me. Even though I may just be a 16-year-old girl, I can still make a difference.”

Her hope for all girls is that they are able to find the same passion and determination that she’s found, Devani said.

“I hope all girls can get the education they deserve to have and that they can find that one thing, that one passion that they really want to work toward,” she said. “My passion was being able to give them that opportunity.” ❖

School Notes Oak Mountain High Hosts Leadership Program The Oak Mountain High School Student Government Association will host the Shelby County Schools High School Leadership Conference Sept.12 at Valleydale Church from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

The free conference is designed to provide students with leadership skills and encourage them to have a positive influence within their school and community.

Shelby County administrators from

every school will nominate 20 students to attend the conference.

John Milton, OMHS SGA sponsor, said the idea for the conference arose after eight of his SGA students attended a leadership conference at Auburn University last year.

“On the way home, we were discussing what they had learned and what type of impact it had on them,” Milton said. “The one thing that all of the students said was that they wished more students would have had the opportunity to go.”

“As we continued to discuss it, we decided to create our own event for all of our students in Shelby County,” he said.

The conference will focus on the importance and development of skills for college and careers.

“The true measure of success will be in helping these students recognize the importance of collaborating, of setting goals and developing these critical ‘soft skills’ they will need to be successful at the next step as they enter college or start their careers,” Milton said.

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The Homewood High School cheerleaders won several awards at a competition in Gulf Shores this summer.

Photo special to the Journal

Homewood Cheerleaders Dominate at UCA Camp The Homewood High School cheerleaders won team and individual awards at the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp they attended this summer.

The UCA camp was held May 29-June 1 at the Beach Club in Gulf Shores.

All three Homewood High teams won the Spirit Banana the first night of camp.

The award winner is selected by the UCA staff and is presented to the most enthusiastic and dedicated squad.

Homewood High brought home first, second and third place trophies in the home pom, Xtreme routine, sideline and cheer divisions.

Lucy Williams and Kate Hall were among a select few to receive pins

from the UCA staff and other campers.

Pins are given to those who made a difference to others during camp.

Mae Dowda, Hannah Oliver, Lily Thompson, Helen Hall, Katelynn Craig, Kate Hall, Mary Hannah Hall, Riordan Wyatt and Anna Laws were selected as All-American cheerleaders.

The high school’s cheerleading sponsors are Maggie Stoffregen and Holly Drake.

The Spain Park High School varsity cheerleaders competed in a cheer competition this summer in Florida..

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Spain Park Brings Home Hardware from Camp The Spain Park Cheer Program received several awards during a recent Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at Panama City, Fla. Two squad members, Lauren Burks and Carlie Nall, won the All-American award, the highest award possible at the camp, and received a UCA staff bid, an invitation to be involved in future UCA camps as an instructor.

LeeAnn Fuller is the varsity team coach, Ashleigh Halla is the junior

varsity coach and Emily Paul is the freshman coach.

All three squads won first place in the home pom routine.

In Xtreme Routine, the freshmen won first place, the varsity won second place and the junior varsity won third place.

In the sideline category, first place went to the freshman squad and second place went to the junior varsity squad.

In the cheer competition, the junior varsity was awarded first place, the freshmen took second place and the varsity won first place.

In the overall awards, first place went

to the freshman squad, and the varsity and junior varsity squads won second place.

Hazen Hoagland, Carlie Nall, Caitlin Lott, Lauren Nichols and Allie Andrew won Pin it Forward awards.

Varsity cheerleaders selected as All-Americans were Lauren Burks and Callie Nalls.

Junior varsity members named AllAmericans were Victoria Whitten and Carson Williams.

Members of the freshman squad named All-Americans were Lauren Nichols and Morgan Lambert.

From left: Virginia Jordan, Elizabeth Hymer, Madelyn Beatty, Elizabeth Letzer, Maggie Green and Katie Seeger. Photo special to the Journal

Mountain Brook Wins Big at Gulf Shores UCA Camp Mountain Brook High School varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders won several awards this summer at the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at the Beach Club Resort in Gulf Shores May 28-June 1.

Under the leadership of coaches Holly and Shane “Chief” Marin, the girls had a banner year at camp. The squad won the Leadership Award as well as first in Overall Game Day Competition and placed second and third in Xtreme Routine, sideline competition and home dance.

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degree. She holds degrees from the University of Alabama and UAB.

Theresa McKibben, a music teacher at Edgewood Elementary School, is a quarterfinalist for the Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Foundation.

Of the 217 quarterfinalists, only two were from Alabama.

The recentlyestablished award recognizes those who have made contributions Theresa McKibben to the field of music and are notably dedicated to the preservation of music education in schools.

Mountain Brook Students Take Aviation Challenge

Berry Middle Welcomes New Assistant Principal

Vestavia Hills High School has named the new Rockettes dance team members for the 2013-14 school year.

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Vestavia Announces New Dance Team Members The members of the Vestavia Hills High School Rockettes dance team for

the 2013-14 school year have been named.

They are Kierra Goins, Erika Issis, Alisa Lamar, Kelly McCollum, Olivia Mims, Anna Sims, Bizzy Thomas, Emma Ayers, Rachel Brooks, Catherine

Faught, Claire Hand, Bailey Holston, Emily Kaiser, Kathryn Kennedy, Rebekah Kennedy, Alex Larson, Sarah Lovell, Lillie Stephens, Andrea Burris, Channing Freeman, Katharine Henley, Caroline Ousley and Emma Palmer.

The team also won the Top Banana award for being the most spirited team.

In addition to squad awards, six individual All-Star Medallion Awards were given to Madelyn Beatty, Maggie Greene, Elizabeth Hymer, Virginia Jordan, Elizabeth Letzer and Katie Seeger. Each girl was also invited to try out for the UCA staff.

Prior to the awards presentation, Marin, known for always sporting a heavy beard, promised the girls he would shave it if they won an award in every category. The girls said they were armed with razors for the first day of practice, Aug 13.

Kari Tibbs has been named the new assistant principal at Berry Middle School in Hoover.

She replaces Paul Litten, who retired.

Tibbs has taught special education at the school for 13 years.

“Middle school has such a special place in my heart, and I’m thrilled to begin this new journey alongside my Berry Middle School family,” Tibbs said.

Tibbs was also a student teacher at Berry while earning her education Kari Tibbs

Two students from Mountain Brook took on a challenge from NASA over the summer.

Chandler Vargas and Henry Pelham participated in Aviation Challenge at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, home of Space Camp and NASA’s official Visitor Information Center for the Marshall Space Flight Center.

The students trained with a team that flew a simulated F/A-18 fighter jet, learned land and water survival skills and Top Gun flying maneuvers. ❖

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National Spotlight Shines on Full Moon Bar-B-Que

From left: Missy Campbell, Victoria Campbell and Caroline Campbell at the opening of Monkee’s in Mountain Brook.Journal photo by Julie Edwards

Monkee’s Makes Mountain Brook Debut with Shop in English Village

Full Moon Bar-B-Que owners David Maluff, left, and Joe Maluff are cooking up barbecue that is getting international attention.

Journal photo by Maury Wald

By Donna Cornelius

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ull Moon Bar-B-Que is a favorite spot for lots of Birmingham-area customers, who come in for the restaurant’s sliced outside pork, crispy chow-chow and chocolate-dipped Half Moon cookies.

But Full Moon owners David and Joe Maluff recently learned that their food has some pretty big fans outside the Magic City.

Last month, the Huffington Post and Gayot.com, an internationally-known guide to dining, hotels, travel and lifestyle, named Full Moon one of the top 10 barbecue restaurants in the U.S. The restaurant’s meat, slow-cooked over a fire pit, is the star of the show. But in a review on the Guyot.com website, critics heaped praise on said some of the extras on the menu.

“The Full Moon likes to call itself ‘The Best Little Pork House in Alabama,’” the review says. “Not that we’re arguing, but it’s the zingy sauce and crunchy, peppery chowchow that sets this barbecue haven apart from the others whether you choose pork or poultry.”

Brothers David and Joe weren’t surprised that their pickled relish tipped the scales in Full Moon’s favor.

“Our chow-chow made the difference,” David said.

The Maluff brothers, who grew up on Birmingham’s Southside, were already in the food business when they bought Full Moon in 1996 from Pat James, one of the city’s most well-known restaurateurs.

The only catch was, they had no experience with barbecue.

“We’d been in hamburgers, hotdogs, steaks and seafood,” David said. “We just fell in love with the food here.”

The brothers not only retained James’ steady business but soon expanded it. There are now eight Full Moons in Alabama with a ninth set to open in Jasper in October.

One secret to their success, the Maluffs said, is the way they cook their meat.

“We use a fire pit,” David said. “A lot of restaurants have smokers, but smokers don’t

give you that crust on the outside of a butt.”

Full Moon does use smokers for some menu items, such as brisket, which needs to be slow-cooked, or turkey, he said. But what David calls “true-blue barbecue” is always cooked on the fire pit.

Each Full Moon restaurant has its own pit, which isn’t cheap, David said.

“It costs about $40,000 to build one,” he said. “And you have to hire and train a pit master—there’s no such thing as a ‘smoke master’--and you need a load of wood every day.”

Joe and David became pit masters themselves when they bought Full Moon.

Last month, the Huffington Post and Gayot.com, an internationally-known guide to dining, hotels, travel and lifestyle, named Full Moon one of the top 10 barbecue restaurants in the U.S. “We just had to learn it,” Joe said.

“It’s hot work and hard work,” David added.

The original Full Moon on Southside is still operating.

“It means a lot to the community, David said.

The Southside establishment is much the same as it was in Pat James’ day, from the menu and sports-themed photos on the wall to, as Joe said with a laugh, “the same toilet.”

“We do lunch only here,” David said, “and are open from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The other restaurants are all open seven days a week.”

The other stores are also different in their appearances and menus.

The new Tuscaloosa Full Moon was built after the April 27, 2011 tornado destroyed the existing store. It’s a little fancier than the plain Jane Southside store and will be the prototype for future Full Moons, David said.

“You’ll see a broader menu, too,” at Full Moon locations other than Southside,

he said. “Our catfish has really gotten to be popular.”

Other options that weren’t on the original menu include salads, chicken wings, pimento cheese, kids’ meals, turkey and Full Moon’s “big bakers”—overstuffed potatoes.

The brothers divide up the duties of running their business. David visits their stores every day while Joe is “our ambassador,” his brother said.

Joe also handles marketing and catering, a big part of Full Moon’s business.

The brothers said they stick close to James’ original recipes for their staple items.

“We don’t put things on the menu if customers don’t like them,” David said, adding that new foods don’t make the cut until they’re taste-tested by family and friends.

Joe, who lives in Mountain Brook, and David, who lives in Vestavia Hills, both have young children. Family life is important to them, they said, and their restaurants are staunch supporters of local schools.

“We try to help inner city schools, elementary schools, all schools,” Joe said. Full Moon is also involved with Nick’s Kids, the charitable organization started by University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and wife Terry.

While Full Moon’s chow-chow tickled the taste buds of the Huffington Post and Guyot. com judges, the Maluffs think there are other reasons for their restaurants’ success.

“We have good, fresh products,” David said. “Ninety percent of what we have is made from scratch and cooked fresh daily.

“Our price point is good, too. You get true value here.”

The recent national award isn’t the only honor Full Moon has won. Its Half Moon cookies and marinated slaw both made the Alabama Tourism Department’s list of “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama before You Die.” Also, Birmingham Mayor William Bell presented Full Moon with the City of Birmingham Crystal award in recognition of the business’ national award.

Besides the soon-to-open Jasper restaurant, the Maluffs have other expansion plans.

“We have about 10 more stores on the books to open in the next five years,” David said. ❖

Just in time for the fall fashion season, shoppers in Mountain Brook have a new place to find stylish clothes and accessories.

Monkee’s of Mountain Brook opened on Aug. 1 at 2006 Cahaba Road in English Village.

The new boutique is the second Alabama location for franchisees Mark Campbell and Melissa Cunningham-Campbell and is managed by their daughter, 22-year-old Caroline Campbell.

“My mom owns the store in Auburn and wanted to expand the number of stores in Alabama,” Caroline Campbell said. “We had a bunch of customers from the Birmingham area at the Auburn store, and we thought this would be a good fit for us.”

The Campbells opened their first location, Monkee’s of Auburn, in February 2012.

The upscale boutiques specialize in shoes, clothing and accessories for all ages, Campbell said.

“You can come in and shop for your grandmother, your mother and yourself,” she said.

For more information, visit www. monkeesofmountainbrook.com or call 783-1240.

New Bridal Shop Opens in Vestavia Hills A ribbon-cutting will be held Aug. 29 for the first Heidi Elnora showroom in Alabama.

Heidi Elnora Atelier has opened at 4128 Crosshaven Lane in Vestavia Hills.

An alum of “Project Runway,” Elnora is known internationally for her bridal gowns, which can be found in 23 stores nationwide, including 14 Nordstrom Wedding Suite locations.

For more information on the new bridal showroom in Cahaba Heights, visit heidielnora.com/ atelier.

Shoefly Marks Anniversary with Charitable Drive Shoefly Shoe Boutique in downtown Homewood will celebrate its 10th anniversary by giving back to the community.

The store is partnering with a clothing charity of the YMCA to host an anniversary party Aug. 28 at the store.

My Sister’s Closet provides shelter for women who are victims of domestic violence and strives to provide them with appropriate clothing since most flee their abusers with just the clothes they are wearing at the time.

The anniversary party will feature a donation closet where shoppers can donate clothing to My Sister’s Closet throughout the day.

The event will also include sweet snacks and drawings for additional discounts.

The anniversary event is from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Shoefly is at 2823 18th St. South in Homewood.

For more information, visit shoeflygirls.net or call 870-7131.

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Fundraising in Good Taste Homewood Band Mom’s Pimento Cheese Venture to Help Fund Trip to Rose Parade

By Keysha Drexel

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hen the Homewood High School Band was invited to perform in the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day, band parents and school officials immediately began to wonder where the money would come from to send the more than 350-member band to Pasadena, Calif., in January 2014.

Fundraising efforts started springing up and inspired one Homewood mom to whip up a way to raise money in her kitchen.

Holly Simmons, whose 15-yearold daughter Dorothy Pate Simmons is a percussionist in the band, has spent the summer making and selling Parade Pimento Cheese to raise money for the trip to the Tournament of Roses Parade.

“I saw a couple of girls in the band selling brownies in the neighborhood, and that gave me the idea to try to sell my pimento cheese,” Simmons said.

“I’d been making pimento cheese and giving it as gifts for years and it was always well received, so I thought it might work for raising money for the trip.”

Simmons ran the idea by her daughter, who was less than enthusiastic about the idea at first.

“I thought it would crash and burn,” Dorothy Pate said. “I really didn’t think people would buy it.”

Undaunted by her daughter’s grim outlook for the fledgling venture, Simmons started making small batches of the pimento cheese recipe she had used for years.

“I found the recipe six or seven years ago and just kind of tweaked it to make it my own,” she said. “It starts with freshly-grated white cheddar and onion, and I use roasted red peppers instead of pimento.”

Her first foray into selling the pimento cheese was at her son Will’s soccer game.

“I was literally walking around the sidelines at the soccer game with a tray of pimento cheese spread on crackers,” Holly said. “The dads kept coming back for another bite, and I sold out everything I had made in a few hours.”

A friend who tried the pimento cheese suggested Simmons take her venture to the local farmers markets.

Simmons investigated the possibilities, and she and Dorothy Pate started setting up a tent to sell the Parade Pimento Cheese at the farmers market at The Summit.

“My son, Will, came up with the idea of adding ‘Homemade in Homewood’ to the label, and our dear friend Lynn Smith designed the label

Marguerite’s Conceits Marks 20th Anniversary

OTM Chambers Plan Luncheons, Special Events

A linen and gift specialty shop in Mountain Brook will mark its 20th year in business with celebrations on Sept.

11 and 12.

Owner Marguerite Ray opened the story two decades ago just after selling her first store, Table Matters.

Ray said a friend had just come out with a beautiful line of high-end bed linens and suggested the area needed a linen shop.

“The idea was perfect,” Ray said.

“I could really put my interior design degree to good use.”

Ray said she chose bed linens, pajamas and bath and beauty products for Marguerite’s Conceits with the aim of making it a “feel good” store.

Ray said it is really no surprise that she ended up in a job in retail.

“As a child, I loved playing store with my big sister,” she said. “Honestly, I think I have the best job ever. I get to play store, help customers design the perfect bedroom and every day is like Christmas when UPS and FedEx knock at the back door with boxes filled with wonderful, pampering treats.”

The anniversary celebration will be from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Sept. 11 and 12.

Marguerite’s Conceits is at 2406 Canterbury Road in Mountain Brook.

For more information, call 879-2730.

Over the Mountain area chambers of commerce are offering several networking opportunities and special events. Here are some of the upcoming events.

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Dorothy Pate Simmons, left, and her mother, Holly Simmons, soldl Parade Pimento at the farmers market at The Summit over the summer.

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The Homewood Chamber of Commerce will host the September Chamber Membership Luncheon on Sept. 17 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

The guest speaker for the event will be Garry Gause, president and CEO of Brookwood Medical Center.

Tickets are $20.

For more information, visit www. homewoodchamber.org or call 8715631.

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The 18th annual Hoover Chamber Golf Tournament will be held on Aug. 26.

The event will begin at the Riverchase Country Club at 8:30 am.

On Sept. 12, the Hoover Chamber Luncheon will begin with networking at 11:15 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel in the Grand Ballroom. The luncheon will begin at noon.

Reservations should be made by Sept. 9. Tickets are $20 in advance or $22 without reservations.

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for us,” Simmons said.

Simmons said her husband, Richard, and her oldest son, Dixon, also helped bring the fundraising project to life.

“It truly was a family effort,” Simmons said.

Another friend, Steve Mistrot, printed signs and business cards for Parade Pimento Cheese, and soon Simmons had her product at Andy’s Market on Rocky Ridge Road in addition to selling it at The Summit farmers market.

Soon, the pimento cheese will be available at the Freshfully Market in Avondale, Simmons said.

“It’s been really incredible how it has taken off,” she said. “I’m still blown away that I have repeat customers that aren’t related to me.”

Making and selling the pimento cheese has been quite an education for her, Simmons said.

“I had no idea that you couldn’t just whip something up in your kitchen and start selling it,” she said. “I learned a lot through the process of getting all the licenses and paperwork I needed to get this off the ground.”

Now, Simmons rents commercial kitchen space from the owner of Icing on the Cookie to make batches of the Parade Pimento Cheese.

“So many people have supported this. Pete Flach helped us get the containers, and Shelby Adams has graciously opened up space in the kitchen of Icing on the Cookie. It’s been very humbling,” Simmons said.

Once Simmons started producing more and more of the product, it was up to Dorothy Pate to help market and sell it.

As a band member who has marched in a wool uniform on humid Friday nights, Dorothy Pate is no stranger to sweating it out to support the band.

“It definitely wasn’t the way she wanted to spend her summer--outside in the hot sun selling pimento cheese-but she’s been a real trooper about it because it is for something she loves-the band,” Simmons said. “She’s confessed to me that it was actually pretty fun.”

Simmons said the venture has also allowed her and her husband to teach their three children some important life lessons.

“This particular one for Dorothy Pate is that money doesn’t grow on trees,” Simmons said. “There are multiple ways to finance extracurricular activities, and sometimes you have to be super creative.”

Simmons said she also wanted her daughter involved in the fundraiser because it will give her “some ownership in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” of being able to perform at the Rose Bowl and in the Tournament of Roses Parade.

Simmons said it will cost about $1,800 each for members of the band to make the trip to California for the parade.

“I think the community is really behind every effort to get the kids out there for this huge honor, and that feels great,” she said.

For more information, email hollyrenneker@aol.com.❖

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Birmingham Team Makes Nike Tournament’s Final Four D1 Elite, an all-star team of rising seventh-graders from the Birmingham area, made it to the Final Four in the Nike 100 National Championship tournament held recently in Atlanta.

Before the national event, the team had won the Hardwood Classic tournament for rising eighth-graders.

The Hardwood Classic was held in

Tuscaloosa.

D1 Elite was coached by Johnny Padgett, Cliff Melton and Thomas Ellington.

Players came from several Over the Mountain schools, including Bumpus Middle School, Mountain Brook Junior High School and Westminster School at Oak Mountain.

The D1 Elite all-star team reached the Final Four in a national tournament.

From left, front: Larry McCammon, Ahman Ellington, Weston Padgett and C.J. Melton. Back: Thomas Ellington, Jeremiah Harris, Kole Allen, Colton Yeager, James Burkett and Johnny Padgett. Photo special to The Journal

Members of the championship team include, from left, front: Carson Schweer, Luke Baker, Pete Schilli, Wesley Dennis, Connor Hilley and Connor Kelley.

Back: Matthew Smith, Park Herbert, Cole Key, Colin Carney, Peter Lankford and Lake Gangle. Coaches: head coach James Schweer, Jim Baker and Bob Schilli. Photo courtesy Melanie Smith

Vestavia 10U Rebels Finish Third in State

Members of the 10U Rebels team include, from left, front: Wallis Millsap, Syd Harris, Emma Smith, Ally Smith, Kylie Reid and Libby May. Back: Nikki Hammond, Alison Stubbs, Abby Jemison, Katie Kimbrough, Caroline Redden and Lily Dunaway. Coaches: Greg Hammond and Ryan May. Photo courtesy of Linda Marcrum

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quarterback will be senior Mikey Rogers, a strong leader and excellent intermediate distance passer.

“Mikey is very good at making those midway kind of throws,” Wright said. “We will adapt our passing game to make the most of his skill level.”

Behind Rogers in the backfield will be junior running back Austin Patterson, who at 5-10 and 160 pounds could be Shades Mountain’s best offensive threat. Patterson was injured and missed most of last season but is fully healed and ready to go.

“Austin is a good kid, very energetic and a fine athlete,” Wright said. “He has a chance to have a big year for us.”

Joining Patterson will be H-back Billy Parker, a 190-pound junior.

“Billy played H-back and running back for us in the spring and did well in both positions,” Wright said.

Three young but talented receivers–Will Rowell, Joel Musgrove and Sam Reichle--will be Rogers’ prime targets.

“They all have good hands and are getting enough repetitions in practice to understand what we are doing,” Wright said.

Shades Mountain’s offensive front could be one of the best in Class 1A. At one tackle spot will be senior Phillip Badewa, a 6-0, 300-pound giant.

“Phillip will also play guard, as all our linemen are interchangeable now,” Wright said. “He’s been a producer on the field for us from the beginning. He’s also a great kid who is smart and has picked up what

OMYBS 13/14U Oak Mountain Invitational Champions

The Oak Mountain 13/14 year old All Star team defeated Homewood 8-2 on June 15 to win the Oak Mountain Invitational.

we’re doing from the beginning.”

In one of the guard slots will be another giant, junior Jaylin Kemp, who stands 6-1 and weighs 276 pounds. Kemp has excellent speed and footwork for someone his size.

“Jaylin and Phillip will give us some beef on the front line,” Wright said.

Veteran Daniel Lindsey is solid at center, and newcomer Richard Ramsey, who weighs 260, was impressive in the first week of practice.

The tight end position should also be an area of strength. Sophomore Harrison Boozer can block, catch passes and even play quarterback if the situa-

Shades Mtn. 2013 Schedule date

Opponent

Aug. 30

at Sumiton Christian*

Sept. 6

Falkville*

Sept. 13

Open

Sept. 20

Addison*

Sept. 27

at Ragland*

Oct. 4

Southeastern*

Oct. 11

at Coosa Christian

Oct. 18

at Appalachian*

Oct. 25

Meek*

Nov. 1

Jacksonville Christian*

*Region game

tion calls for it. At 6-4, he will have the range to be an attractive target of Rogers’ aerials.

Boozer is also the team’s punter. Cody Pausic will handle placement duty.

Defensively, many of the offensive players will see double duty.

Badewa, Kemp and Lindsey will be in the defensive line. Parker and Boozer, along with Tyler Allen, are the inside linebackers, while Reichle and Patterson will play the outside posts.

Rogers, Musgrave and Rowell will make up the secondary.

“We are still moving a lot of parts around on defense,” Wright said. “We haven’t solidified some of the positions as much as I’d like, but we’re making progress.”

The coach said he hasn’t set any number of victories as a goal for the season.

“We haven’t even talked about wins from the first day I got here,” he said. “We’ve talked about getting consistent in everything we do and improving from the first practice to the last. It’s also about having the commitment to build a program. If we do those things, the wins will come along with them.”

Shades Mountain will compete in Class 1A’s Region 6 with Addison, Appalachian, Falkville, Jefferson Christian, Meek, Ragland, Southeastern and Sumiton Christian.

The Eagle program is very much a work in progress, but Wright isn’t having any second thoughts.

“I like our kids. They are well mannered and studious and want to learn and get better,” he said. “You can’t ask more than that.”

Shades Mountain may not be Homewood, but that doesn’t mean the Eagles can’t grow some tradition of their own.

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Team Sting Finishes Third in National Competition

Team Sting Volleyball 15 Black Team competed in the AAU National Championships in Orlando, Fla., on June 22-26. The team went 11-1 and finished third in the nation in the 15 and under classic division. Players are from left, front: Amelia Novy, Hoover; Katie Larson, Vestavia; Savannah Francis, Oak Mountain and Abby Bridges,Vestavia. Back: Julie Dailey, club director, Breanna Nolan, Anniston; Morgan Adamson, John Carroll; Tyra Middlebrook, Leeds; Kyra Hunter and Head Coach Mellissa Gilbert, Vestavia Hills. Katie Larson and Kyra Hunter were also presented with AAU All American awards at the ESPN Disney’s Wide World of Sports June 26.

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schools I had covered regularly in the past–Mountain Brook, John Carroll Catholic, Briarwood and Vestavia Hills–and two new ones, Oak Mountain and Shades Mountain Christian. As always, all the coaches were friendly and accessible and showed knowledge on a range of topics far beyond the X’s and O’s of high school football.

As usual, my tour began at Mountain Brook with a visit with Coach Chris Yeager. It’s hard to believe eight years have passed since he took the reins from former coach Joey Jones. Yeager took an already excellent program and made it even better and more consistent.

The coach sounded genuine when he said that the preseason work habits of this particular team were among the best he’s seen since his tenure at Mountain Brook began. Yeager is also genuinely concerned that if his offensive line doesn’t develop adequately, Spartan fans may not see the type of season they have come to expect.

Yeager is also concerned about the safety of football. He supports any Alabama High School Athletic Association rule changes that can make the game safer without distorting the basic fiber of the game.

Yeager thinks proposals such as those made by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to eliminate kickoffs could well be the wave of the future.

“Safety has to always be a paramount concern,” Yeager said. “We, as coaches, owe it to the parents of the kids to do everything possible to return them in the same shape in which they gave them to us.”

My next visit was to Shades Mountain Christian, where the Eagles are trying to build tradition after years of struggle. The school may have at last found the right man: Dickey Wright was an integral part of numerous championships at Homewood as a defensive coordinator and understands what it takes to win at any level.

Wright seemed generally excited about his new opportunity and particularly eager to work at a smaller, faith-based school.

“Sure, there are differences between coaching at Homewood and Shades Mountain,” he said. “But coaching football is still coaching

football.”

Shades Mountain probably won’t turn into a Class 1A power overnight, but Wright seemed confident that the task is doable, and he plans to lead the mission to a successful conclusion. It’s hard to see how the Eagles could have a better man for the job than Dickey Wright.

The next stop was John Carroll Catholic, where another new coach is taking on a fresh challenge.

Tim Sanders was an assistant with the Cavs and head coach at Shades Mountain and understands the issues associated with building successful football programs at private schools where depth is a perennial problem.

Sanders was friendly and candid as we took a long view of John Carroll’s prospects for the future. This season’s varsity roster includes only about 35 players from grades 10-12.

That’s a number which must increase if the Cavaliers expect to be competitive over the long haul–and nobody knows that better than the new coach.

The key to a Carroll football revival is to improve the coordination of Birmingham’s Catholic feeder schools into the high school. Better numbers mean more athletes. More athletes mean more chances to be competitive. Being more competitive means more victories. Sanders struck me as a man committed to laying the brick and mortar work necessary to have a big winner.

A traditional stopover for me has been Picture Day at Briarwood, where I met again with veteran Coach Fred Yancey on a blazing hot morning. The veteran coach is in his late 60s and looks much younger–he’s not hanging up his whistle any time soon. Yancey found us a shady place under the stadium bleachers to discuss Lion football, the future of the sport and even a little politics.

The coach said that while Briarwood lacks the superstar in the Tim Castille/Barrett Trotter mode, he likes the dedication and work ethic of this particular team. Much as is the case with Yeager, Yancey is also concerned about the safety of the game.

“When you watch the pros, as fast as those guys are and as big as they are, it’s a wonder that there isn’t a serious injury in every game,” he said. “If the NFL makes changes, it usually trickles down to us eventually.

And I’m fine with that.”

Yancey also talked passionately,

Vestavia Team Wins Metro Championship

The Vestavia Hills 11-year-old baseball team went undefeated in tournament play to capture the 2013 Metro All Star Tournament. Team members are, from left, front: John Christansen, Luke Zimmerman, Jacob Williams, Peter Hunton, Jackson Lee and William Morrison. Back: Alex Hoogland, Elliot Gore, Josh Horta, Gabe Nelson, Turner Murphy and Cap Bashinsky Coaches: Harrell Hoogland, Bill Morrison, Jay Lee and Efrain Horta.

and largely off the record, about his concerns for the future of America and its culture. He firmly believes that part of his–and Briarwood’s–mission is to ensure that students leave the school with a strong moral and spiritual base.

I left Briarwood that day more convinced than ever that Fred Yancey is the perfect fit for the program, and hopefully he will remain there for years to come.

Cris Bell made quite a splash in his first year at Oak Mountain. He led the Eagles to a surprising 7-4 mark and earned 2012 Over the Mountain Coach of the Year honors. One way Bell did it was to convince his team– and the community–that winning games regularly wasn’t just something other teams did. He was almost a salesman as much as a coach, and that’s meant in a complimentary way.

Bell’s natural enthusiasm comes across whether you’re talking to him in person or over the phone. While proud of what his team accomplished last season, he is realistic about the chances of a carryover for 2013. Bell knows he needs more players to add to the fine athletes he already has on his roster and appears confident for the future. His contagious attitude bodes well for Oak Mountain in the years ahead.

No visit to area coaches would be the same without a stop at Vestavia Hills to see veteran coach Buddy Anderson. When I first met Anderson in 1978, he had no career wins under his belt. Thirty-five years later, he has 297 and has not shown any inclination to retire anytime soon. During that period, we have had our preseason meetings more years than not, and they have almost always been in the same place: his small, unimposing office right beside the Rebel locker room.

On August 13, 2013 Carl Tutera filed an application with the FCC for a new FM translator station to serve Vestavia Hills, AL on channel 224 with 100 watts of power from a transmitter site 33° 27’ 37” N and 80° 21’ 32” W. It intends to rebroadcast station WQOH, 1480 kHz, Irondale, AL. Comments are invited from individuals who wish to advise the FCC of facts relating to the application.

Anderson admits he is no fan of the digital age. He has no interest in texting or tweeting and uses a computer only when absolutely necessary.

The coach may be a reluctant entrant into the 21st century, but the principles he applies as a coach are timeless: hard work, sound fundamentals and most importantly, boundless dedication and commitment to the young men under his watch.

“Young people haven’t changed that much,” Anderson said. “They all want the same things they’ve always wanted--to be a part of something and to know that they are loved.”

At some point in almost every conversation we have, Anderson gets teary-eyed about a letter or

email he received from a former player who may have just completed medical school or a tour of duty in Afghanistan. He treasures those correspondences the way others might value gold and diamonds.

Technology has changed, but Anderson won’t. And that’s what makes him great.

After completing my interviews, I go into a mad dash to write my stories before the deadline. There’s usually some time, however, to reflect on how fortunate and blessed our community is to have such great men, including the other Over the Mountain coaches leading our programs.

And I’m pretty lucky to get to work with them, too.

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2013 otm high school Football preview

Hoover cornerback Marlon Humphrey leads a 2013 Buccaneer team loaded with talent and ready to defend its 6A state title.

Journal file photo by Marvin Gentry

Briarwood Hopes for More Consistency in ’13 Homewood Has Good Base of Veteran Players

Hoover Isn’t Resting on Last Year’s Laurels Cavs Would Love Some 1973 Magic

inside Our Annual 24-page OTM High School Football Preview Special Section!

Rebuilding Front Will Be Key to Spartan Hopes Oak Mountain Hopes to Continue Forward March Raney Takes the Reins at Spain Park Anderson Hopes 36th Season Memorable

Schedules, Team Photos, Rosters, Key Players to Watch and More!

Plus: A Look Back at the 1973 State Champion John Carroll Cavaliers

By Lee Davis

Journal Sports Writer

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ickey Wright has coached in the rarified air of Alabama high school football.

For years, he served as defensive coordinator for one of the state’s best programs as Homewood filled its trophy case with Class 5A championship trophies under the leadership of former coach Bob Newton. After Newton retired, Wright stepped in as his successor and kept the Patriots competitive with Class 6A superpowers such as Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook.

After retiring from Homewood, Wright chose a new–and somewhat different–challenge. Early last year, he took the reins at Shades Mountain Christian, a Class 1A school that has struggled on the field since adding football to its activity portfolio nearly a decade ago.

And while in many areas Shades Mountain seems a world away from Homewood, Wright clearly relishes the new opportunity.

“From the time I retired, Shades Mountain looked like a good fit for the next chapter of my life,” he said. “Everything kind of fell together, and now I’m excited about the possibility of bringing

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Tour de Force Coaches Give Insights Away from the Game

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operate a run-oriented multiple offense under Wright.

The Eagles have some impressive talent. The

pon finishing this column, you will hopefully get a chance to read the 2013 edition of the Over the Mountain Journal football section. Within its pages, fellow writer Cary Estes and I try to provide some insight about what to expect from the nine varsity football teams that represent Over the Mountain schools.

The section is one of the most enjoyable times of the year from my perspective.

There are many reasons I enjoy it.

I think the fact that it means football is just around the corner is maybe the biggest one. Also, the sights and sounds of fall practice are almost intoxicating. Everything from the smell of freshly-mown grass to the sound of cleats clomping on parking lot blacktops on the way to the practice field makes me think about football.

Perhaps the biggest reason this time of year is so special to me is because it’s one of the few opportunities I get unhurried “face-time” with the area coaches who have earned my respect and admiration over the years.

Once the season begins, my contacts will be primarily quick phone interviews and occasional emails. August is the time to really visit with them– and often you never know where the conversation is going.

My beat this year included four

See Eagles, page 30

See coaches, page 31

The 2013 Shades Mountain Christian varsity football team includes Mikey Rogers, Nathaniel Cuneo, Dustin Clements, Chandler Glaze, Sam Reichle, Jake Pardue, Harrison Boozer, Walker McDill, Owen Johnson, Cameron Scott, Will Rowell, Cody Pausic, Caleb Nicholson, Austin Patterson, John Lewis Barber, Joel Musgrove, Billy Parker, Matthew Revel, Philip Badewa, Jaylin Kemp, Richard Ramsey, Jeff Warren, Daniel Lindsey, Rowen Henderson, Noah Rogers, Cabe Cox, David Sillman and Tyler Allen.

Journal photos by Mandi Halbrooks

football at SMC to a new level.”

Wright said there will be few different approaches at Shades Mountain from the ones that were successful for him at Homewood.

“Coaching football is still coaching football,” he said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re Hoover, Homewood or Shades Mountain. It’s about playing good offense, good defense and having a sound kicking game.

“The only difference is the numbers. At the Class 1A level, most schools are Shades Mountain going to have a lot of guys Christian Coach playing on both sides of the Dickey Wright with ball. That’s because of the Mickey Rogers, #4 and Phillip size of the schools, so that Badewa, #55 will be true of most of our Journal photo by opponents as well.”

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Shades Mountain at a Glance

2012 Record: 1-8; 1-6 (region) Head coach: Dickey Wright Stadium: Finley Stadium (5,000) Class 1A, Region 6 Region opponents: Addison, Appalachian, Falkville, Jefferson Christian, Meek, Ragland, Southeastern, Sumiton Christian.

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