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SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR Mountain Brook’s Barlow considers honor a team award PAGE 8

FRESH IDEAS Birmingham Home & Garden’s Inspiration Home in Vestavia Hills offers latest home design trends PAGE 20

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF LIFE Centenarian was around for WWII and the start of Southern Living, fueled creation of Cahaba River Society PAGE 25

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The Cinderella Moment

y grandchildren chose their It all sounds magical on paper, but Halloween costumes weeks the night of the event, I found myself ago because, like everything cramming my usually tennis-shoed feet else, if you don’t grab them when they into sparkly sandals that would most first appear in the store, you don’t get certainly give me blisters and the rest what you want. You could end up of my body into undergarments whose being Aquaman or one of the lesser job it was to squish my work-a-day princesses, or (shudder) no princess at flesh into considerably less square all. footage. Halfway through the process, Kids love to dress up. Watch a little I seriously questioned why I was doing girl put on an Elsa dress. It’s transforsuch a thing, but then, there came the mative.

Cinderella moment – that instant when When we grow up, we somehow I stood back and looked in the mirror, Sue Murphy forget that. On a recent cruise, there holding my breath (like I had a choice were two nights designated as in those Spanx) and saw someone that “dressy.” The cruise director backed Charming might actually The upcoming holidays Prince down from calling the nights want to ask for one dance. Of “galas” as history showed that most course, my Prince Charming was will offer occasions of the passengers were going to to tie his tie and sweating when dressing up will struggling come in at a bit less than that. and muttering under his breath be encouraged, and I about how we could have just writNot everyone, though. Some passengers brought out all available ten a check and avoided the whole say go for it. sparkles and channeled their inner shebang, but when he was finally Cinderella and Prince Charming. put together, he looked pretty good, The photographers wisely swooped in with backdrops too. and lighting. The rest of the stodgy steerage people (me At the fundraiser, there was music and dancing, and included) were obviously less likely to buy the “have it even though I eventually ditched the pinchy shoes, the all” photo package, given that we dressed up as little as magic was still there. Prince Charming didn’t dance we could get away with, and who wants to remember much. None of the princes did, but as the night wore that? on, they were obviously feeling much better as they sat These days, I will wear pantyhose if I absolutely around a table, telling jokes, their ties thrown over the have to, but I’m never excited about it. back of the chairs.

When I was younger, I thought dressing up was fun.

The next day, all of the princess committee memBeing a bridesmaid or ringing in the new year wearing bers were back in our civvies sweeping up the leftover something glittery was kind of like Halloween for crepe paper and folding up the chairs so the space could grownups. be turned back into a lunchroom, but still, somewhere When you become a mom, there are fewer built-in underneath all that mess, a few strains of music dress up occasions, so you must create your own. Need remained and we started making plans for the next even to raise revenue for your school? Committed to funding “gala-er” gala. the fight against serious health issues? Want to save the The upcoming holidays will offer occasions when (insert name of animal here)? I know! Let’s have a ball dressing up will be encouraged, and I say go for it. You (literally), create an evening of glitter and glamour the can deworm the dog tomorrow. For one brief shining moment, be Cinderella. It’s transformative. likes of which this school gymnasium has never seen.

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Homewood Witches Ride Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Oct. 21 & 28

Mystics Mark 20th Annual Mountain Brook Parade

Flicks Among the Flowers

“The Addams Family” film will be screened and there will be a costume contest at this event, which includes food and beverages for sale. $5 donation is suggested. When: 5 p.m., movie at sunset (around 6:30 p.m.) Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens

A Night Dark & Grimm

Hocus Pocus

The Halloween favorite film is about a curious youngster who moves to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century. When: 7 p.m. Where: Alabama Theatre

Sat., Oct. 22 Trunk or Treat at Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills

Food, activities, a bounce house and trick or treating for an afternoon of family fun. When: 4-6 p.m. Where: Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills

Haunt the Hills

A costume contest with categories for kids, adults, pets and groups, booths from sponsor businesses, candy and a screening of “Hocus Pocus” are set for this festival organized by the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce. When: 4 p.m. Where: The Grand Lawn at Wald Park

Sun., Oct 23 Asbury UMC’s Trunk or Treat

Games, rides, food trucks and candy will be featured at this event, along with creatively decorated car trunks.

When: 4:30-6 p.m. Where: Asbury United Methodist Church

Wed., Oct. 26 Trunk or Treat

Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church holds a Trunk or Treat familyfriendly event. When: 6–8 p.m.

Where: Vestavia UMC parking lot

The spirit of Mardi Gras adapted for All Hallows Eve will mark the annual Mystics of Mountain Brook Halloween Parade on Oct. 31.

The 20th annual family-style Mardi Gras parade usually draws thousands and will wind its way through Crestline. The parade will start at 4 p.m. As in the past, there will be floats and throws to catch.

Traffic will be significantly affected in the Crestline area from about 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., according to an announcement on the City of Mountain Brook website.

Once fencing is placed by Public Works personnel, all parked vehicles and traffic will not be able to move until the conclusion of the parade. The city will notify residents of the parade’s progress.

“We will send out an alert via the “Mountain Brook Police” app at the start and end of the parade,” the announcement said.

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An all-ages carnival and sing-along character movie at sunset. Games, costumed characters, prizes, crafts, and treats, including “snowball fights,” Sven’s Ice Pull and an Ursula spooky science experiment. When: 6 p.m.

Where: O’Neal Library

“Witches” will take to the streets of Homewood Oct. 30 for the 10th annual Homewood Witches Ride, benefiting the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. The event regularly draws hundreds of participants, who dress up as witches or in other Halloween costumes to throw candy as they ride their decorated brooms, er, bicycles, on a 2.5mile route through Homewood that begins at Central Park. A free after party will be held at Little Donkey restaurant with live music.

The Witches Ride will start at 5:45 p.m., right after the Homewood Fall Festival, which is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. That city event, presented by Homewood Parks and Recreation, will feature a DJ, inflatables, food trucks and the Homewood High School drumline.

“We didn’t think we’d still be doing this,” event co-chair Janie Ford Mayer said. “We thought we’d tap it out at 10 years, but people keep wanting us to do it.”

The Homewood Witches Ride began as a celebration of the spirit of the fighters and survivors who have battled cancer. It was inspired by Mayer’s mother, Paula Stringfellow Ford, according to its website, uab.edu/ HomewoodWitchesRide.

Ride on the Wild Side During Zoo’s Halloween Festival Trick or treat through the Candy Trail, attend the Monster Mash dance party, play games and meet the animals during the Birmingham Zoo’s Hoots & Howls daytime Halloween festival Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29-30.

The event also includes rides on the Haunted Red Diamond Express Train and Protective Life Cobweb Carousel, chats with animal keepers and other events.

It runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays the last two weekends in October after opening Oct. 15.

The Elephant Keeper Chats will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, the Bongo Keeper Chat will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays, and snake feedings will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

The ambassador animals will be brought out at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day to the Henley Lawn, where a mobile library also will be set up at the Chipangali Research Station.

Tickets may be purchased at Birminghamzoo.com/events/Hoots31.

Hoots & Howls wristbands are $10 and include unlimited rides and trips through the Candy Trail. Tickets for one trip through Candy Trail are $3.95, with tickets for rides sold separately. Admission to the zoo also is separate.

Thurs., Oct. 27 Live After 5

Vestavia Hills is holding a familyfriendly fall celebration with music, local vendors, a bounce house, a photo booth and more. When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Vestavia City Center

Fri., Oct. 28 Tricks or Treats

Greater Birmingham Humane Society’s 2nd Annual Tricks or Treats event includes spooky tour guides who lead small groups of trick or treaters on a hauntedly fun tour of

the adoption floor on Snow Drive. A donation of pet food for the GBHS Pet Pantry will be required for entry.

The event is just for humans. When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Greater Birmingham Humane Society

Sat., Oct. 29 Cahaba Heights Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat with Cahaba Heights businesses all day. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Cahaba Heights

Ross Bridge Witches Ride

Lineup starts at 10:30 a.m. at The Church parking lot, Witches take flight at 11 a.m. and ends at Hometown Fare for brunch apps and drinks.

Tickets are required for all riders and passengers. Prizes awarded for best decorated broom (one bike and one cart) and best dressed witch. Benefits Hope for Autumn Foundation Where: Ross Bridge community.

ArtPlay Family Halloween Party

Family-friendly Halloween event with food, music and other activities.

When: 1-4 p.m. Where: ArtPlay

Trunk or Treat Fall Festival

Live music, bounce houses and other family-friendly activities will be at this Children’s Lighthouse of Hoover event. When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Children’s Lighthouse of Hoover

Sun., Oct. 30 Homewood Fall Festival

Homewood Parks and Recreation Fall Festival presents an afternoon of fun, with rides, games, food trucks, a costume contest and more. When: 2-5 p.m. Where: Homewood Central Park

1925 Silent Film Classic Phantom of the Opera

Lon Chaney stars in this adaption of the classic horror tale of the deformed phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House. When: 2 p.m. Where: Alabama Theatre

Bluff Park Witches Ride

Get ready to fly (ride) through the street tossing out cackles and candy.

Witches meet in the park behind Bluff Park Elementary school, “fly” through the neighborhood. and end at the new Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center, where there will be more opportunity for fun, food, drinks, and more.

Benefits The Wellhouse. When: 4 p.m.

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Happy Halloween!

Mon., Oct. 31

Trick or Treat Hoover Library

Trick or Treat in the Children’s Department all day. When: 9 a.m.9 p.m. Where: Hoover Library

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Homewood Public Library Returns Its Theater Experience With a Funny Whodunit

“Death and Taxes” is the library’s first production in two years, after the pandemic forced the library to cancel its plans. city council meeting into an inquest.

The victim is a stranger to town and an employee of the IRS. When a resident says, “Somehow I don’t feel that bad!” the sheriff clamps handcuffs on him, making him the prime suspect.

But soon the questioning reveals that the entire city council had seen the man, and each of them seems to be hiding something.

The production is the library’s first in two years, after the pandemic forced the library to cancel its plans, Adult Services Librarian Leslie West said. Snacks and drinks will be

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Blending art and illusion with his captivating style, Vitaly Beckman’s one-of-a-kind theatrical experience retraces his journey from a boy with a dream to a man with a vision. When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Hoover Library

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Looking for a funny brain-teasing experience? You can find it Oct. 21-22 as the Homewood Public Library partners once again with South City Theatre Company for the annual Fall Mystery Theatre.

The library is sponsoring the theater group’s performance of the play “Death and Taxes,” written by Pat Cook and directed by Thomas Robinson.

In it, a small town experiences a murder, and the mayor turns a regular

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Homewood Public Library partners once again with South City Theatre Company for the annual Fall Mystery Theatre. From left, Sarah Coffee, Sally Montgomery, Genni Boatwright and Robin Rushing.

served, but the library will return with its full dinner theater in February, she said.

“The theater programs we do with South City Theatre twice a year are among our signature events here at Homewood Public Library. They are

very popular. We were all very disappointed to have to cancel these beloved programs during the pandemic,” West said.

Tickets to the productions are $25 and can be purchased at homewoodpubliclibrary.org/mystery-theater.

performed by Simmons Middle School students in Hoover. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for students and free for ages 4 and under and educators with ID. When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Simmons Middle School

Sat., Oct. 22

Oct. 21-23 Into the Woods Jr.

The show is a new take on Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s groundbreaking musical fairytale about wishes and the choices we make. When: Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. Where: Red Mountain Theatre

Highlands School Play Date

Play date program for children ages 3-5, with story time, crafts and the opportunity to meet a teacher from the 4K and kindergarten classes. RSVP to admissions@highlandsschool.org.

When: 9 a.m. Where: Highlands School

Homewood First Responders 5K

This annual 5K run will raise funds for the Homewood Police Foundation and Homewood Fire Department. The race’s course will wind through downtown Homewood, with officers and firefighters onsite with police and fire vehicles, as well as McGruff the Crime Dog. When: 8-11 a.m. Where: The Trak Shak

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Fundraiser for Hand in Paw will feature local beer, fun contests and more to benefit Anna’s Fund, which defrays costs associated with volunteer training and supplies. When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Cahaba Brewing

Beehive the Musical

The show highlights songs by women who sang in the 1960s, from Connie Francis to Janis Joplin.

When: Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Where: Virginia Samford Theater.

Oct. 21-22 The Music Man

The Meredith Wilson musical will be

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Sun., Oct. 23 Step Up for Down Syndrome

Down Syndrome Alabama will host this annual walk to raise awareness and promote acceptance for those with Down syndrome. Festivities will include live music, food trucks, a family fun zone and more. When: 12:30-4:30 p.m., with walk at 2 p.m.

Where: Wald Park Grand Lawn

Thurs., Oct. 27 Friends of the Library

Jason Kirby, archivist for the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, will be the speaker, talking about the Apollo 14 Moon Tree Project. When: 10 a.m. Where: Community Room, Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest

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SAVE THE DATE Nov. 5-6 Moss Rock Festival

This annual festival’s 16th anniversary eco-creative outdoor festival will feature artists, a smart living market, design artisans, nature exhibitors, food, beer garden and more. Festivities will also include live music, a photography exhibition and more. When: Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Hoover Met.

Sun., Nov. 6 Out of Darkness Walk

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Alabama chapter will host the Birmingham walk to raise funds and awareness for the organization’s mission to invest in life-saving research, education, advocacy and support for those impacted by suicide. When: 2:30

p.m. Where: Veterans Park.

Sips for Sound

Benefit with live music featuring The Hams for the Woolley Institute for Spoken-Language Education, which is dedicated to teaching hearingimpaired children to speak. When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Dread River Distilling Company

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Casino for a Cause

The Alabama/NW Florida Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s 12th annual gala. When: 6 p.m.

Where: Haven

Sat., Oct. 29 Megan Montgomery Memorial 5K/Fun Run

The race and Fun Run sponsored

by ERA King aim to raise funds for awareness and education in the prevention of domestic violence.

When: 8 a.m. Where: Homewood Central Park

Toss for Hope Corn Hole

Hosted by Full Life Ahead, a nonprofit serving teenagers and young adults with any kind of disability and their families. When: 9 a.m. Where: Hargis Christian Camp in Chelsea.

Raising Our Voices

Raising Our Voices is an innovative movement and storytelling project for individuals impacted by cancer. When: 6 p.m. Where: Sirote Theatre

Tricia’s Treasures Costume Ball

Costume contest, beer, wine and dessert bar provided. $10.00 a person/$15.00 per couple. A Portion of every ticket for Banks Academy.

When: 7:30 – Midnight Where: Tricia’s Treasures in Homewood

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Superintendent of the Year Mountain Brook’s Barlow Considers Honor a Team Award

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r. Dicky Barlow had to drive back from a funeral in Atlanta last Friday before he could do an interview with a reporter.

It had been a busy week for the Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent with meetings and whatnot.

Among Barlow’s activities was receiving a prestigious award. On Wednesday, School Superintendents of Alabama and Schneider Electric named Barlow the 2023 Alabama Superintendent of the Year. He had been selected as one of nine finalists in September.

“It was a surprise,” Barlow said. “I had gone to a state conference the past week to be interviewed along with the other finalists. It was the first time I had ever been nominated.

“This is a tremendous honor and would not be possible without the work of all of our teachers, staff members, students and incredible family and community members.”

Barlow represented District 5, which comprises 16 school districts in the central Alabama region.

“I have met a lot of the superintendents across the state,” Barlow said. “They take the job seriously and love kids. I represent them and District 5.”

After being chosen, Barlow was called up to give a brief acceptance speech.

“They told me don’t go long,” Barlow said with a laugh.

Two days later, he said, “The title of Superintendent of the Year is a misnomer. It’s really the same as a team sport. I work with really phenomenal people and the only way I get this award is because of them.

Dr. Dicky Barlow has been Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent since 2009.

“After the announcement, I texted some members of our district leadership team and told them, ‘We won.’ It’s quite an honor, but it’s more than Dicky Barlow.”

Former Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent Dr. Charles Mason also won the award in 2004. He paid tribute to Barlow.

“I cannot imagine a better choice than Dr. Dicky Barlow to represent Alabama School Superintendents as their Superintendent of the Year for 2023,” Mason said. “During his tenure in Mountain Brook Schools, Dr. Barlow has secured the financial status of the school system through a successful tax vote by the citizens, embarked on a

much-needed expansion and renovation of facilities, and navigated the unprecedented challenges facing superintendents during the COVID pandemic.

“His commitment to the well-being and academic success of students, his commitment to ongoing professional learning for all teachers and staff, and his basic goodness as a person are among the many reasons the Mountain Brook community is so fortunate to have him as the leader of their school system.”

Dr. Stephen Russell, a pediatrician who has three children in Mountain Brook schools and another who graduated in 2021, is a friend of Barlow’s. He also sang his praises.

“As an administrator, he’s done a remarkable job negotiating all the changes in education and managing the COVID pandemic,” Russell said.

“One of the biggest things he’s done is making a capital investment in improving the school facilities. He was able to see the benefits of it because it was long overdue.

“As a person, he’s always focused on doing the right thing. He’s man of integrity and he’s consistent, and he’s always doing things in the best interests of others. He’s a great role model, a beacon for others to follow.

“I am not surprised he was named superintendent of the year. I’m thrilled for him, being recognized for the great job he’s doing.”

The Alabama Superintendent of the Year competes to become one of four nationwide finalists; represents Alabama at the AASA’s National Conference on Education in February; and is honored at a luncheon during the SSA Legislative Conference in Montgomery, according to the SSA website. Schneider Electric provides the winner with a Superintendent of the Year ring and travel expenses to the national conference.

Barlow has been Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent since 2009. Before that, he was principal of Mountain Brook High School from 2001 to 2009 and assistant principal from 1996 to 2001. Before coming to Mountain Brook Schools, Barlow served in a number of positions as an educator in Georgia, including assistant principal and student intervention specialist. He taught science and coached basketball and cross-country.

Schools Have Changed

He has seen numerous changes in education in that time, and perhaps the greatest is the demand on teachers and administrators.

“If you take COVID out the of the equation, schools are so much more involved in the lives of their students and asked to do so much more,” Barlow said. “A long time ago, summers were a lot slower and you got a chance to get reinvigorated, but now summers are busier than ever. We do a lot of training with our teachers and other things over the summer.

“It’s all-encompassing, but I wouldn’t want to do it in a different community or different school system.”

Barlow also is enjoying not having to make adjustments to the school schedule because of COVID. “The COVID years were super difficult, perhaps the most difficult in the history of our school system,” Barlow said. “I think our teachers and administrators did a great job of caring for people and our students. But for 2½ to 3 years, it was draining.

“This year has been a dream. It feels like for the first time in three years that things are normal, whatever normal is. The teachers can focus on learning and the administrators can focus on helping them.”

Taking a Shot at Sudden Heart Attacks Sportsman’s Social, Clay Shoot to Benefit Lord Wedgwood Charity

Journal photo by Jordan Wald

The Sportsman’s Social and Clay Shoot set for Nov. 3-4 will benefit the Lord Wedgwood Charity, which provides defibrillation devices in strategic community locations and pre-screens young athletes for heart issues.

The social will be Nov. 3, beginning at 6 p.m. at Iron City in downtown Birmingham. It will include a wine tasting from Novi Vineyards and Winery, a bourbon tasting, and live and silent auctions.

The clay shoot will be held Nov. 4 at Orvis Shooting Grounds at Pursell Farms in Sylacauga. There will be two sessions: a morning session that begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration and breakfast and clay shooting at 9 a.m.; and an afternoon session with registration starting at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 and clay shooting at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets are $150 for only the Sportsman’s Social and $2,500 per team or $1,250 per couple for the social and the clay shoot. Those planning to attend can sign up at the charity’s website, lordwedgwoodcharity. org.

The Lord Wedgwood Charity’s

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Sportsman’s Social and Clay Shoot board members include, front row from left: Marcia Twitty, Floyd Larkin, Frank Bromberg and Robby Robertson. Standing: Kim and Ryan Allen, Janet King, Chip Braswell, Mary Ashley Twitty, Eric Wood, Susan Gordon, Jar Twitty, Chrissy Moffat, Nola Innes and Gail Braswell.

mission is to fight sudden cardiac arrest, which claims more than

250,000 lives each year and is a leading cause of death in the United

States, according to the organization’s website.

The charity was founded after Lord Piers Wedgwood, international ambassador for Wedgwood china and Waterford crystal, suffered a major heart attack playing golf in Birmingham in 2001.

After his recovery, he was inspired to give back to the community and formed the charity with Birmingham business leaders to place automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, in community gathering places.

In 2002, Wedgwood and his longtime friend and business partner Frank Bromberg III, with Floyd Larkin and Robbie Robertson, created the Lord Wedgwood Blue Dinner and Wedgwood Link to Life Celebrity Golf Classic to raise funds.

The charity has raised more than $600,000 and has placed more than 450 AEDS and EKG devices across the United States, mainly in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Texas. The charity’s website said at least five lives have been saved due to donations and the awareness it has raised.

Wedgwood died in January 2014.

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MAESTRO’S BALL Ball to Benefit ASO Held at Alys Stephens Center

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he Alys Stephens Center was the setting for the Maestro’s Ball, which benefits the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, on Oct. 7.

Laura and Jesse Vogtle were the 2022 Maestro’s Ball hosts.

The annual ball is the symphony’s largest fundraising event. Each year, Birmingham’s corporate community and individuals contribute generously, helping raise as much as 10% of the ASO’s operating budget. ❖

Mike and Ursula Kemp, Pam and Alex Morton

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The evening of music and dazzling entertainment celebrated the organization’s 75th anniversary of enriching children’s lives through the magic of professional theater.

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Decorations are out for Christmas before Halloween. What happened to taking the time to enjoy each event as it happened?

There was a time when we had Christmas in July, but at least is was one month and then things were normal.

Thanksgiving is about being thankful for what we have, and Christmas or Hanukkah is the celebration of a rededication of life. But every year it seems like the meanings slip away a little more. There’s so much pressure from all around, it’s no wonder people drink or seek other means to escape.

Having a glass of wine or a mixed drink at the end of a stressful day can be what some people use to relax. However, those who find that one drink leads to a second or third and so on should take stock of his or her life. Maybe it’s time to really be honest with one’s self before it’s too late. We accept the fact that no one plans on becoming an addict therefore there’s no shame in getting help just as one would do with another disease of health issue.

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The Linly Heflin Unit hosted its 63rd annual Scholarship Fashion Show on Oct. 12 at The Club. The latest fashions were modeled on the runway during the festive evening.

The event began with a cocktail reception during which guests mingled before the fashion show, which was organized by Gus Mayer.

This year, featured designer Jonathan Simkhai coordinated with Gus Mayer owner Jeff Pizitz and President Mitch Johnson, while committee chair Kendall Eagan and co-chair Katherine DeBuys also worked to create the event.

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ROAR the Cure held a fundraising dinner Oct. 1 with chef Jonathan Harrison at the home of Dennis and Jeannene O’Brien in Helena.

ROAR, which stands for radiation oncology accelerated research, The Cure is a nonprofit organization that supports cancer research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham

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The evening raised funds for groundbreaking cancer research.

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The General Sumter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed historian Mike Bunn to the opening meeting of its 127th year at an Oct. 5 luncheon at The Club.

Vice regent for programs Becky Keyes introduced Bunn, who is the recipient of the National Society DAR Excellence in American History Book Award, and who spoke about his book, “Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America’s Revolutionary War.” The author is director of Historic Blakeley State Park in Spanish Fort.

Ellen Tucker is the regent of the General Sumter Chapter. She introduced the following officers: Powell Owens, second vice regent; Florence Dodge, chaplain; Cathy Boardman, recording secretary; Judy Anderson, corresponding secretary; Anita Dillon, treasurer; Karen Kapp, assistant treasurer; Cynthia Speake, registrar; Rebekah Tatum, assistant registrar; Barbara Klyce, historian; Cheri Sanders, librarian; Jean Vaughan, parliamentarian; and honorary regent Emily Blount; along with Keyes.

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Homewood Set to Kick Off the Season with Holiday Open House Nov. 3 Homewood is getting ready for the most wonderful time of the year again, starting with its Holiday Open House festivities downtown on Nov. 3 beginning at 5 p.m.

Merchants on 18th Street will stay open late during this event, offering drinks, appetizers and a fun environment for people to do their holiday shopping. To get shoppers in the holiday spirit, local musicians will play sounds of the season.

Those who come out to the event also will have a chance to take a ride on the Homewood for the Holidays Trolley or grab a photo with Santa.

This is one of the Homewood Chamber of Commerce’s most anticipated events and draws thousands of people to the Homewood community each year. In addition to kicking off the holiday season, the event also encourages members of the community to support local businesses.

Also, part of the Homewood for the Holidays campaign is the annual Lighting of the Star, which will be held Dec. 6 at the top of the 18th Street hill in downtown Homewood. Homewood Mayor Patrick McClusky will light the star at 6:30 p.m. This also marks the official start of the Homewood Christmas Parade. Float registration information is available at homewoodparks.com.

Santa will light the Christmas Tree in front of City Hall after the parade finishes and then be available for photos.

Tree lighting ceremony in Homewood is planned for Dec. 6

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Homewood Toy & Hobby Homewood Toy & Hobby Shop is celebrating its 71st year in business, making it the oldest toy store and hobby shop in the Birmingham area.

“We are family-owned and operated since 1950 with a focus on classic toys for the child inside of everyone,” said owner Tricia McCain, above right, with store manager Julie Marix and shop dog, Eve. “We carry a wide variety of brands including, but not limited to Corolle Dolls, Lego, Playmobil, Melissa & Doug, Lionel Trains and Traxxas Remote Control.

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“If you are looking for a particular toy, don’t hesitate to give us a call. If we don’t stock it, we can often special order it for you.”

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Mantooth Interiors is known for their incredible selection of luxurious bed linens, exquisite upholstery fabrics, art, lighting, case goods, beds, custom window treatments, and Hunter Douglas products. A commitment to quality and service is the foundation on which the Mantooth family built their business. This foundation has allowed them

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“Our designers have the talent, creativity, and most importantly, the passion to create the perfect atmosphere for the perfect home,” Lynette said.

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Diversifying Is the Key to Wallace-Burke’s Success

“Our mainstay here at Wallace-Burke will always be creating fine jewelry,” said David Burke Hezlep who co-owns the business with Preston Wallace Foy (from left above).

“As an in-house manufacturing jeweler, we can produce just about anything a person can imagine. The most budget friendly thing you can do is come to Wallace-Burke for your jewelry needs. Just imagine repurposing the old jewelry in your jewelry box into something spectacular without spending a fortune,” David said.

“Adaptability is the key. We made a shift and started providing local art. The response has been fantastic!” Preston said.

“We have expanded to now include state

wide, ‘Alabama Only’ artists; always keeping an eye on affordability,” Preston said.

And now, a life-long hobby of furniture restoration and repair has become just another way for Wallace-Burke to reach out to neighbors in the surrounding communities.

“We had no idea there would be such a demand for quality furniture restoration. The response has been incredible,” Preston said.

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The holiday season in Vestavia kicks off in Cahaba Heights with Deck the Heights on Nov. 12 from 2 -7 p.m. In addition to holiday specials from local merchants Heights Holiday Pop Up Shops will open at 10 a.m. all around Cahaba Heights.

Vestavia City Center will hold a magical holiday celebration on Nov. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. with the annual All Is Bright Tree Lighting.

The Annual Tree Lighting Festival will take place Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. at Vestavia Hills City Hall and includes musical entertainment, merchant giveaways and a visit from Santa.

Fun for the whole family, the annual Breakfast with Santa will be held Dec. 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the new Vestavia Hills Civic Center.

Citywide festivities will conclude Dec. 11 with the annual Vestavia Hills Christmas Parade and Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. The parade will begin at Liberty Park Sports Complex and travel to Alston Meadows Park, where a holiday celebration will take place.

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Throughout the holiday season, the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce and local merchants will host open house events that provide festive community activities and encourage gift-givers to shop local.

Crestline Village’s Holiday Open House will kick things off Nov. 17. Participating merchants will offer discounts and special activities from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Even Santa Claus may be stopping by again this year for pictures.

The highly anticipated Mountain Brook Village Open House and English Village Holiday Open House will take place Dec. 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The city’s celebrations will culminate with the annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 4 beginning at 3 p.m.

The parade will begin at Office Park and travel through Mountain Brook Village, with floats decked out in holiday regalia and performances by Mountain Brook City Schools cheerleaders, dance teams and bands.

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By Virginia MacDonald his year’s Inspiration Home, sponsored by Birmingham Home and Garden Magazine, showcases a national trend of returning to classical and traditional decor.

The overall design of the house is timeless and classic, and the décor features a return to antiques and tradition.

“It is interesting to see how design architecture and building trends show through the house,” said magazine editor Cathy McGowin.

Building and designing the Inspiration Home, which this year is at 2211 Chestnut Road in Vestavia Hills, takes about a year and begins with a lot of planning on the front end, McGowin said. Several decorators for this year’s house have worked with the magazine’s showcase homes before.

This year’s house was constructed by Mitch Bradford, owner and operator of Saunders Bradford Building Company. Tier 1 Inspiration Home sponsors this year are AllSouth Appliance Group, Southern Sash Supply and Triton Stone Group. There are about 30 other sponsors for this, the magazine’s 11th fea-

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Top vendors and designers bring innovative and exciting style to the house, which features fresh designs from Birmingham favorites as well as newcomers to the design scene.

“Some interior designers are featured every year, because Above, the Inspiration they know the home is Home’s main living room a professional extenspace with an open sion of their shop or concept that includes the showroom,” McGowin kitchen was designed by said. the team from Stock & All furnishings and Trade design. items in the home are for sale, McGowin said, although the house itself has been sold.

Each room of the Inspiration Home is decorated by a different designer.

“What makes it unique is that it flows together as a home,” said BH&G Magazine Publisher Walker Sorrell. “We usually do one home a year, but the big thing is that all ticket sales go to charity.”

This year all ticket-sale proceeds will benefit The Bell Center, which offers early intervention programs for toddlers and infants at risk for developmental delay.

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It features a family-friendly plan, with the master bedroom on the main level, three bedrooms, including one perfect for a little girl, above.

“I was so impressed with the designers and their dedication to establishing a cohesive feel from one room to the next,” she said.

“The design of the house has a more traditional look, and the design-

ers leaned into that by choosing timeless items accented with contemporary pieces to give the house a collected feeling.

“There was very much a team mentality amongst the designers in their desire to have continuity from room to room,” Bradford added.

McGowin said another beauty of the home is that everything is locally sourced, from hardware to vendors.

“This home is the way the pages of the magazine come to life. Those who tour the home can get a sense of what it is like to live in a room.

Designs featured come to life, and it becomes touchable.”

The Inspiration Home sits in a tree-filled neighborhood off South Shades Crest Road and was designed

by Adam Gerndt of Adam Gerndt Design Group.

It features a family-friendly plan, with the master bedroom on the main level, three bedrooms and three baths upstairs, and an open-concept living space.

Other features include a wet-room shower, two fireplaces and beamed ceilings in the den.

There is also a full basement with bath that could serve as guest quarters or a media room.

“The house brings authentic scale to the neighborhood,” Gerndt said.

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Various interior designers are invited to decorate individual rooms in the Inspiration Home.

“I’ve noticed with most of the Inspiration Homes that we’ve done in the past that there seems to be an overall theme of color or design style that carries throughout most of the home,” Rankin said.

“I think that may be due largely to colors that are on trend at the time, the style of the home and by having a lead designer that manages the project for the builder and the magazine to help coordinate the different designs to ensure the flow through the home is cohesive.”

Rankin said global events over the past few years have changed our lifestyles dramatically and people now spend a lot more time in their homes, even transitioning their workspaces into their homes.

“This is making home furnishings and design a more important focus for most of us,” he said. “It is also creating a shift in design trends with a greater focus on comfort and classic styling – quality pieces that will last longer and not have to be replaced every few years.”

Neutrals are still on trend, especially with big ticket items such as upholstery and rugs.

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udy Butler didn’t let a first impression keep her from learning more about Eugene Britt Butler, the man who would become her husband.

She lived up the hill from Butler in Vestavia Hills’ River Run community and had come home to tend to her dog, Molly.

“Britt was in my yard where that playground equipment is with a chain saw one day when I came home,” she In 1988, Britt started recalled. “He was in my yard with a a non-profit foundachain saw, and you don’t argue with a tion called ABAHAC, man with a chain saw.” which is Cahaba Turns out Britt – as he’s generally spelled backward. known – was being a good neighbor, From this foundation, cutting up a couple of fallen trees. the Cahaba River “He was doing me a favor,” Judy Society was born. said. “That’s how we met. From there on it was history. We would walk around the block, walk our dogs and what have you.

“I told him my life story so he knew all my warts and all,” she said.

“Likewise, he did the same for me.”

Except Britt didn’t divulge his age and she “He would talk about the war,” Judy couldn’t figure out how old he was. recalled. “I know it wasn’t in Vietnam because

he’s older than that. I don’t know anything about Korea. He never did tell me how old he was.

Never did.”

The “war” about which he spoke was World War II, and he is about to celebrate his 100th birthday.

Judy knows now that Britt was 78 when they met, and she was 53. She had no clue he was that old.

“He did not look it or act it,” she said. “He would play golf at Altadena.”

The couple started going to UAB basketball games and performances of a symphony orchestra. “Before I knew it, he popped the question,” she said. “I nearly passed out. I’m like, ‘Ughhhh.’”

At 75, Judy is nearly 25 years younger than Britt, who was born on Oct. 31, 1922.

“I’m 75 and Britt will be 100 on Halloween,” she said. “His grandfather delivered him; he’s a doctor in Memphis, was a doctor in Memphis. When Britt was born, he said, ‘Spooky has arrived.’

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What Legal Documents Should Seniors Have? healthcare providers or organizations permission to share healthcare information with approved individuals.

Insurance Information: Make copies of any health insurance cards and policies, as well as long-term care insurance.

Emergency Information: Write down the names and contact numbers of any healthcare providers, the dates of any surgeries or procedures that were performed, details about any medical conditions, and an updated list of all medications taken.

Aging is a natural part of life, and there comes a time when seniors require more help. Whether they become injured, ill, or develop dementia, they may need someone to assist with decision making and ensure their affairs are in order. This can be a challenging time for families, but advanced planning can make the process run more smoothly.

There are a variety of essential documents that seniors should put in place while they are still of sound mind and able to make decisions for themselves. Make sure that documents are all together in a secure location where a trusted family member or friend can access them if need be. Here are a few tips to get started:

FINANCIALS Work with a financial advisor to get banking and bill payments in order.

Make a list of recurring bills, when they are paid, and how. Write down bank account numbers, credit card information, any debts or liabilities, any investments like stocks or bonds, and any sources of income. Check with the bank about how to designate someone else permission to access financial accounts to pay bills. Seniors may also want designated a durable financial power of attorney.

Compile important financial documents such as: Deeds to any homes Title and registration for any vehicles Insurance policies Most recent income tax return Healthcare Decisions regarding healthcare can be stressful if family members are unsure what their loved ones would want. Seniors should let their wishes be known before they become

incapacitated. Some documents to help include: Advanced Directive: This document outlines what type of care the person wants to receive, including ventilators, feeding tubes, or resuscitation.

Durable Power of Attorney: This designates the person who will make medical decisions on the senior’s behalf should they be unable to make those decisions for themselves.

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Legal Records: Compile copies of birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, military records, etc.

The more prepared and organized seniors and their families are, the easier it can make things during emergency situations or end-of-life care. These situations can be difficult to think about or discuss, but having these conversations and putting legal documents in place is vital. Don’t forget to inform any caregivers about important information they should know about advanced directives and emergency contacts as well.

There are a few other documents to keep in mind as well: Revocable Trust: Seniors decide who will receive what property or assets and when. Once they pass, having this document in place avoids a lengthy probate process and keeps decisions private rather than part of public record.

Will: This form details exactly how the senior’s assets should be handled, and who should care for any dependents.

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Birmingham,” Judy said. “He was their pencil-counter, more or less. His job was to watch the family jewels – supFrom page 25 plies and stuff like that. He was in until he went to the service,” the wife charge of buying things. Then he was of 22 years said. “I’m not sure, but that on the board of directors with the whole was a nickname that they gave him.” deal.”

The company launched Southern A Multifaceted Man Living magazine in 1966. Nearly two Britt lives a quiet life these days, ris- decades later, in 1985, Southern Living ing late and taking frequent naps. was sold to Time Inc. for $498 million, During a recent meeting, he wore a the most ever paid for a publishing 5-pointed star belt buckle and a blue ski company at the time.

Britt has had other interests. He was cap with a bald eagle and the words: “Proud To Be An American.” a volunteer deputy sheriff, what Judy The native Texan attended Texas called “a weekend warrior.” He was A&M for two years, partalso involved with Boy ly because his mother Scouts, which opened his eyes to conservation.

The former troop wouldn’t let him enlist. In leader funded sevThe former troop leadthe interim, he worked as eral efforts to preer funded several efforts to a surveyor for the highserve clean water preserve clean water in the way department. That in the state and prostate and protect green served him well as he did spaces. tect green spaces. that job with the “It should be important Construction Battalions, to all of us,” he told ABC better known as the Seabees.

33/40 in 2016, “because without the “They had just developed this partrees and the water and the lakes and ticular unit of the Navy so he joined,” stuff, we wouldn’t be around; we wouldn’t be around very long.”

Judy said. “Because he had surveying In 1988, Britt started a non-profit experience, they made him an officer. foundation called ABAHAC, which is He served in the Aleutian Islands in Cahaba spelled backward. From this Alaska and then also in the South Pacific.” foundation, the Cahaba River Society Britt returned to Dallas after his stint was born.

The soon-to-be centenarian gave 38 with the Seabees. By then, his grandfaof his 43 acres to the Freshwater Land ther Tate Butler had started Progressive Trust as part of his commitment to not Farmer magazine. The young veteran followed his father into the business. let it be developed.

“By that time, they had an office in “He fusses every time I want to cut down a tree,” Judy said.

Birmingham so he moved to

SENIORS The Crossings at Riverchase – a retirement community with independent living, assisted living and memory care – held its official debut and community open house last month.

The community is built on the idea of offering residents as much assistance as they want to take part in activities designed with seniors in mind, such as senior wellness and exercise programs, transportation to shopping areas and other activities and events.

It offers “a new approach to purposefully designed senior living with a refreshed emphasis on flexible living options, neighborly surroundings and distinct features to encourage residents to ‘live inspired,’” according to a press release.

The Crossings opened in February and includes 90 independent living apartments, 72 assisted living apartments and 36 memory care residences.

Multiple dining areas serve meals prepared with a farm-to-table philosophy.

A variety of activity rooms and public living spaces are available for the seniors, including a fitness center and therapy gym, a library with reading areas and computer stations, a pub/lounge, hair salon and barbershop, theater, creative arts studio and game room.

The complex has a calendar of activities and events; it sponsored a low-country boil earlier this week.

Maintenance of all units is provided by the company, as are housekeep-

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ing and linen services.

The Crossings is at 2171 Parkway Lake Drive in Hoover, just off U.S. 31, and is managed by Greenbrier Senior Living.

Access to medical care also is available at the complex. A nurse is available every day and doctors visit weekly. Physical therapy also is offered.

Short-term stays and respite care also are available at The Crossings.

“Full of outstanding experiences and neighborly surroundings, senior living at The Crossings offers everything you want and so much more than you expect,” the press release stated.

Attending The Crossings at Riverchase’s ribbon cutting and open house ceremony last month were, from left, staff members of The Crossings at Riverchase Lisa Tinney, Jody Mason, Josh Hullet and Greenbrier Senior Living president Michael Mays.

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• Dr. Karen DeLano, assistant superintendent of Vestavia Hills City Schools from 2000 to 2012.

• Kimberly McBride, custodian at Liberty Park Middle School from 2008 to 2021, who will be inducted posthumously.

• Audrey Pharo, kindergarten teacher at Vestavia Hills Elementary West from 1977 to 2008.

This year’s inductees were chosen from a field of nominees submitted by alumni, current and former school employees and the community at large.

More than 120 nominations have been received since the start of the Hall of Fame initiative. Those interested in submitting a nomination for the Class

The new facility will be added to the existing Hoover High band room, and a hallway will connect the band room to the performing arts center.

The 36,000-square-foot center will include 940 seats, space for an orchestra pit, a full theatrical lighting and sound package, a full fly curtain loft, an onsite scene construction workshop directly behind the stage, and a fully automated electrics rigging system, among other features.

“To be able to have this Performing Arts Center to show off

our hard work and our talent is such a gift. We’ve had to perform our band concerts in gyms, we’ve had to find churches that would allow us to use their space to perform concerts, and now to have a center specifically for these performances will be such a wonderful opportunity,” Dalton Dismukes, a performing arts student, said.

Blalock Building Company anticipates it will take 16 to 17 months to complete the project once construction begins.

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The Vestavia Hills City Schools Hall of Fame will add five new members this year to its list of educators who have played a critical role in the growth and legacy of the school system, according to a school system press release.

Inductees in the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 are: • Kelly Bagby, special education teacher at Vestavia Hills Elementary Central, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge and Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park from 2000 to 2022.

• Brian Cain, math and psychology teacher at Vestavia Hills High School from 1989 to 2002.

of 2023 may visit vhcs.us/halloffame.

“The Class of 2022 continues the remarkable legacy of influence that is characteristic of the previous inductees into the VHCS Hall of Fame. They each exemplified a model of excellence that is the standard for educators in Vestavia Hills,” said Dr. Todd Freeman, Vestavia Hills City Schools superintendent.

This year’s class will be the third group inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Members of the inaugural class, inducted in 2020 as part of the school system’s 50th anniversary, were Buddy Anderson, Helen Holley, David Miles, Dr. Carlton Smith and Kay Tipton.

Last year’s inductees were Sammy Dunn, Barbara Grant, Michael Gross, Rick McKay and John Rush.

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Hoover City Schools leaders held a groundbreaking Sept. 29 for the $15.4 million performing arts center at Hoover High School, according to a school system press release.

Dozens of school officials, city leaders and Hoover High students and staff gathered for the event.

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Gamble rushed for 192 yards and five touchdowns, including four in the first half. Gamble scored on runs of 1, 4, 2, 2 and 72 yards.

Junior wide receiver Clark Sanderson had a 3-yard scoring run; senior quarterback John Colvin threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to Jason Beatty; and backup quarterback John Cooper scored on a 2-yard run.

Mountain Brook will host Gardendale (6-2, 5-0) for the region championship Friday.

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Hoover’s defense held Chelsea to 172 total yards, recorded six sacks

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around him. All I could see after that was the ball and I just told myself to go get the ball.”

The strip-sack set up Peyton Argent’s 29-yard field goal as the half expired, breaking a 7-7 tie and giving Hoover a 10-7 lead at the break. The Bucs went on to win 26-14, handing Mountain Brook its only loss of the season.

Last week, Estes recorded three of Hoover’s six sacks in the Bucs’ 38-0 victory against Chelsea.

“I just feel like I had the timing down of the snap cadence of the quar-

Junior quarterback John Paul Head accounted for 303 yards total offense and five touchdowns as Vestavia Hills routed Oak Mountain 42-21 in Class 7A, Region 3 action at Heardmont Park.

Head scored on runs of 9, 1, 4 and 29 yards and threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Tucker Smith. Head had

142 yards rushing on 13 carries and completed 14 for 21 passing for 161 yards.

The Rebels (4-4, 3-3) can clinch a playoff berth Friday at home against Tuscaloosa County (5-3, 3-3).

“If you would’ve told us before the season that you’ve got one game to get into the playoffs on Week 9 on your senior night at home against T-County, I think everybody would’ve signed up,” Vestavia Hills coach Robert Evans said.

Elsewhere, Spain Park (2-6, 1-5) suffered a 35-16 setback at home to Hewitt-Trussville in a Class 7A, Region 3 game.

Spain Park’s scores came on Derick Shanks’ 19-yard run, Alex Lloyd’s 35-yard field goal and Brock Bradley’s 81-yard pass to Mitchell Frazier.

John Carroll Catholic (1-7) fell 48-7 at Jasper (5-3) in the first meeting ever between the two schools.

Jordan Woolen hauls in a 51-yard touchdown pass from freshman quarterback Noah Schuback to spark the third-quarter scoring outbreak in Hoover’s 38-0 win over Chelsea Friday night.

and forced a fumble in a dominating performance as the Bucs (8-1, 6-0) shut out Chelsea 38-0 in a Class 7A, Region 3 game.

Meanwhile, Hoover’s offense produced 432 yards, 300 in the second half. The Bucs (8-1, 6-0) scored three touchdowns in the third quarter to break the game open after leading 10-0 at halftime.

Freshman quarterback Noah Schuback threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Woolen to spark the third-quarter scoring outbreak.

Schuback finished 13 of 22 passing for 186 yards.

Senior running back LaMarion McCammon scored on a 33-yard run in the third. He finished with 138 yards rushing on 11 carries and two touchdowns. He scored the Bucs’ only touchdown in the first half on a 1-yard run.

Backup quarterback Jonah Winston completed the Bucs’ thirdquarter onslaught with a 37-yard scoring run. terback,” Estes explained.

Hoover coach Wade Waldrop said it’s a combination of athleticism and intelligence that enables Estes to be so disruptive.

“He’s blessed athletically, as talented as any player we have,” Waldrop said. “He’s an explosive player and a smart player, and he plays really hard.

There’s no doubt he will play at the next level. Some schools value a player like him.

“It’s fun to watch him play. He’s a safety, but we’ve asked him to do different things in coverage and at the line. We bring him on the blitz, and he’s created a lot of big plays for us.”

Estes, who played defensive end and linebacker when he was younger,

The Bucs’ victory sets up a showdown at Thompson (7-2, 6-0) for the region championship Friday night.

“It’s going to be fun with the region championship on the line,” Hoover coach Wade Waldrop said.

“We’ve all been practicing for 13 weeks and now it’s coming down to this one. You couldn’t ask for anything more. I know both communities and both teams will be locked in.

“I like the fact that we’re playing on the road, getting on that bus and getting focused while we’re riding down. It’s going to be a great atmosphere to be playing in.

“We’ve been sloppy the last two weeks with turnovers and penalties, so we’ve got to get that straightened out.”

Journal photo by Marvin Gentry

Hoover Shuts Out Chelsea, Sets Sights on Thompson

Vestavia Hills Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive

Journal photo by Jordan Wald

Homewood (6-2, 5-0) clinched the Class 6A, Region 3 title, its first region title since 2017.

“It was our most complete game of the season in all phases – offense, defense and special teams,” Berguson said. “It was a lot of fun to watch.

Everybody was having fun.”

Berguson wasn’t expecting the Patriots to dominate Pelham like it did.

“We were just physical up front on both sides of the ball, so a lot of credit goes to our offensive and defensive lines,” he said. “I was really proud of our defense. Pelham was scoring about 30 points per game and to shut them out was huge. And Woods had a huge game running the football.”

Woods Ray, Homewood’s senior quarterback, ran for 86 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries. He scored on runs of 4 and 55 yards, the second coming on a perfectly executed read option. He also completed 10 of 18 passes for 122 yards with an interception.

Rigdon Gibbons and Clay Burdeshaw came up with interceptions for the Patriots.

Homewood wraps up region play Friday, hosting Briarwood at Waldrop Stadium.

The Lions (3-5, 1-4) saw their streak of 29 consecutive postseason appearances come to an end when they lost 16-14 at Benjamin Russell last Friday in Alexander City. The last time Briarwood failed to reach the playoffs was in 1992.

In the loss, Briarwood quarterback Christopher Vizzina threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Cooper Higgins.

Vizzina completed 17 of 27 passes for 175 yards but was intercepted four times, two on deflected passes.

Even though the game won’t factor in the playoff fates of either team, Berguson is expecting a dogfight.

“Briarwood will come up and play us tough,” Berguson said. “We have to get ready again. We want to finish up undefeated in the region.”

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Gamble Pays Off Big for Spartans

Junior running back Cole Gamble had a career night as Mountain Brook (7-1, 5-0) rolled to a 56-14 Class 6A, Region 5 victory at Mortimer Jordan. enjoys chasing down quarterbacks.

“They’ve been sending me a bunch on blitzes,” he said. “I like blitzing.

“I feel like I’ve had a good season.

I worked hard in the offseason to get better, but there’s still some stuff I can improve.”

‘Bunch of Dogs’

Estes is part of a defense that has been rock solid throughout the season.

The Bucs are allowing only 9.1 points per game and have shut out two of their past three opponents. They blanked Oak Mountain 40-0 on Sept.

30.

“I feel like we’ve got a bunch of dogs on defense,” Estes said. “I think our front seven is the best in the state

Junior quarterback John Paul Head accounted for 303 yards total offense and five touchdowns as Vestavia Hills routed Oak Mountain 42-21 in Class 7A, Region 3 action at Heardmont Park.

and on the back end, we’ve got a lot of experience. We’ve jelled together during spring training and fall camp and throughout the season.

“Coach Waldrop and Coach (Granville) Eastman (defensive coordinator) changed our defense a little bit on pass coverage and we’re bringing more pressure, too.”

The Bucs’ biggest test of the season comes Friday, when Hoover (8-1, 6-0) visits Thompson (7-2, 6-0) in a game that will decide the Class 7A, Region 3 championship. The Warriors, the three-time reigning Class 7A state champions, have won six of their past seven meetings against the Bucs, including eliminating Hoover in the semifinals the past

four years.

But Estes is not ready to concede anything to the Warriors.

“I feel if we come together and have a good week of practice, we’ll have a good chance to win,” Estes said. “We’ve got a lot of haters and doubters, but if we play as a team, we can do what people don’t think we can do.”

Regardless of the outcome, Estes said it won’t stop Hoover from chasing its ultimate goal.

“Before the season, all the seniors met and said our goal was to win the state championship, nothing less,” Estes said. “When we go to practice and play games, that’s all that’s on our minds.”

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Breazeale Looking to Lead Spain Park to Another Volleyball Title

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Senior outside hitter Emily Breazeale knew she would have to elevate her game if the Jaguars were to have any designs on repeating.

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Breazeale didn’t arrive at Spain Park until her sophomore year, transferring from Etowah High School in Woodstock, Georgia. It was a seamless transition.

“I felt comfortable the whole time after transferring,” Breazeale said. “I clicked with a lot of the volleyball girls, so it was a positive transition.”

Breazeale established herself as a

solid contributor, helping the Jags finish as Class 7A runners-up in 2020 and winning the 2021 title, earning all-tournament honors after tallying 31 kills and 21 digs in three Elite Eight games.

During the summer this year, she earned MVP honors in the AHSAA All-Star volleyball game while playing for the North squad.

She entered this season as one of the top seniors in the state after recording 484 kills, 258 digs and 61 aces as a junior. She has committed to the University of West Florida, which has one of the top NCAA Division II programs in the nation.

“I really wanted to play for a great program, be near the beach and in the South,” Breazeale said. “West Florida was exactly what I was looking for. I like the coaches and the players there.”

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All-American Audrey Rothman graduated and took her immense talents and imposing 6-foot-4 figure to Florida State after leading the Jags to their first state volleyball championship.

“Honestly, we try not to talk about Audrey because this a new team and we needed to reset,” Bowen said.

But with Rothman gone, no one had to tell Breazeale the Jags would count on her more this season, despite the presence of seven other seniors, including libero Brooklyn Allison and setter Lilly Johnson, who were voted to the 2021 All-OTM team.

“I looked up to Audrey, but coming into this season, I knew I had to focus on doing what was best for the team and leading the younger players, making sure they understood the sacrifices we needed to make to do well,” Breazeale said.

For much of the season, Breazeale and her teammates were somewhat inconsistent, “up and down” as she described it.

But last week everything clicked for the Jags in the Class 7A, Area 6 tournament as Spain Park swept HewittTrussville 25-10, 25-16, 25-18 and Oak Mountain 25-12, 25-9, 25-13 to claim the area title.

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Thursday in Huntsville at the Von Braun Center. A victory will ensure the Jags of a berth in the Elite Eight state tournament Oct. 25-27 at the Birmingham CrossPlex and Bill Harris Arena.

Breazeale was dominant in the area tournament, recording nine kills, six digs and three blocks against Hewitt and 15 kills with a .464 hitting percentage and seven digs against Oak Mountain.

“Emily had one of her best nights of volleyball of the season,” Bowen said.

Breazeale agreed with her coach’s assessment but credited her teammates for her performance.

“I think having everybody on the same page pushed me to be better, and all of us fighting for each other made a difference,” Breazeale said.

For the season, the 5-foot-10 Breazeale has 438 kills, 207 digs, 32 blocks and 21 aces.

“She has a lot of athletic ability,” Bowen said. “She’s dynamic and does a lot of things other players can’t do.

Even at her height, she’s explosive. She has done a great job for our program.”

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Thursday, October 20, 2022 ❖ OVER THE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL FOOTBALL RECAP

Homewood Has Fun Time Clinching Its First Region Title in Five Years

By Rubin E. Grant Homewood football coach Ben Berguson had an enjoyable evening watching his team play last Friday night at Pelham.

The Patriots turned in a virtuoso performance, holding the Panthers to only 132 total yards and coming up with two interceptions while recording its first shutout of the season, 28-0.

Journal photo by Marvin Gentry

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Mountain Brook junior setter Hannah Parant combines her fun-loving style with a business-like approach on the court.

Parant’s Style Invigorates Mountain Brook’s Volleyball Team

By Rubin E. Grant

annah Parant is a lovable goofball.

It shows when Mountain Brook’s junior setter plays volleyball.

“I like to think I am the goofiest player on the team,” Parant said. “I don’t think you can play volleyball if you don’t love it and have fun playing it.

“I love it so much. It’s the mix of the team part of it and details of the game that I enjoy. You’re always getting better and always growing because no one is perfect.”

BANDIT BLITZER Estes Creating Big Plays for Hoover’s Defense

D.J. Estes is the bandit. At least that’s the role he plays in Hoover’s defensive scheme.

“I play the nickel safety, what we call the bandit,” Estes said. “I play in the box (near the line of scrimmage) against the run and also man-to-man

Journal photo by Jordan Wald

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Mountain Brook volleyball coach Mattie Gardner doesn’t have any problems with Parant’s goofiness.

“I think the coaches and her teammates adore her,” Gardner said. “She has the goofiest personality and brings a lot of fun into the team.”

Parant combines her fun-loving style with a business-like approach on the court.

“She’s our setter, so she’s like our quarterback out there,” Gardner said. “She’s very intellectual on the court and thinks through things, evaluating where to go with the ball and getting her teammates in the right spot.

“She loves the sport and has a natural curiosity about it and other things. She loves talking about volleyball and she’s always watching games, whether on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram or wherever she can.

“I think she’s curious about how good she can be, where her ceiling is and how good she can push herself and her teammates to be.”

This season, the 6-foot-1 Parant has pushed herself and the Spartans into position to make a run at their fourth consecutive state championship.

She led Mountain Brook to the Class 6A, Area

See PARANT, page 31

Journal photo by Marvin Gentry

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Bring on the Fun Clay Burdeshaw came up with an interception in Homewood’s 28-0 win over Pelham Friday.

against the pass. It gives me a good chance to make plays.”

The 5-foot-9,182-pound senior defensive back has made a bunch of plays this football season for the Bucs.

Four weeks ago against Mountain Brook, Estes blitzed off the edge to sack the Spartans’ quarterback, stripping him of the ball and recovering the fumble at the Mountain Brook 27-yard line with 21 seconds remaining in the first half.

“I knew we were going into halftime and I knew they were going to pass,” Estes said. “I saw the way the tackle was playing, the way he had positioned his hips, so I ducked

See ESTES, page 30