Hoover's Magazine November 2015

Culinary Craft

CafĂŠ makes Southern cuisine an art form

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Katelyn Richard’s beauty and talent shine on stage

Uniquely Retro Woman breathes life into mid-century home

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Age Gap What do a high school beauty queen and nearly 80-year-old retiree have in common? As you’ll read in this issue, quite a bit, actually.

Hoover High School’s Katelyn Richard was crowned Miss Jefferson County’s Outstanding Teen 2016 this past summer — but that’s not even the most impressive thing about this young woman.

Coming from a single-parent, low-income home, Richard works two jobs, is a varsity cheerleader, plays on the Lady Bucs softball team, excels in school and motivates everyone she meets.

When I talked with her, she told me she wanted to make the county proud. After you read more about her on page 24, I think you’ll agree that she’s definitely done that.

Just as motivating is King Kindred, who has worked for the same car dealership for 60 years. In a society where working six decades is almost unheard of, it’s even more unique for someone to spend that time with the same company.

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Kindred, who works at Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall, celebrated the milestone with friends, family, coworkers and other community members.

But for someone who has impacted so many people, that wasn’t enough: He also received a new truck from the dealership. It doesn’t get much better than that. Read more about Kindred on page 8.

There may be six decades separating Richard and Kindred, but both of them have an evident drive and passion for what they do.

There are also several other interesting people featured in this issue. You can read about a woman who gave her home a retro renovation, one resident who brought comics back to Hoover, a chef who puts a culinary twist on southern dishes and a complete Moss Rock Festival guide.

Know of a person or business we should feature in the magazine? Let me know! We are always looking for

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Inside & Out Katelyn Richard’s beauty and talent shine through on stage

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Never Fear, Excelsior is Here Shop brings comics and gaming back to Hoover fans

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Culinary Craft New cafe makes Southern cuisine an art form

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ARTS & CULTURE 8 King of the Road

Hendrick Hoover employee celebrates 60th work anniversary with a special gift

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Local Talent What to see and do at the Moss Rock Festival

HEALTH & BEAUTY 21 Giving Thanks

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FEATURES 24 Inside & Out

Katelyn Richard’s beauty and talent shine through on stage

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EDUCATION 37 Snippets

New outpatient options mean more reasons to be grateful

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What’s going on in Hoover education and beyond

AT HOME 42 Uniquely Retro

Hoover woman breathes life back into mid-century home

FOOD & DRINK 50 Culinary Craft

New cafe makes Southern cuisine an art form

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IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Editor’s Note 12

The Book Nook

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Hoover Area Chamber Connection

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Hendrick Hoover employee celebrates 60th work anniversary with a special gift WRITTEN AND PHOTOS BY LAUREN DOWDLE

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hen most people retire, they get a nice meal, cake or some sort of commemorative plaque to thank them for all they’ve done. But for one man who has helped so many people — and cars — around Hoover, those gifts wouldn’t be enough.

King Kindred celebrated his 60th anniversary with Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall on Sept. 23 by receiving a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. Just as unique as Kindred and his milestone was the gift: The dealership doesn’t normally give out trucks. But, that didn’t deter Kindred from asking for it.

“Mr. Hendrick was here about a year and a half ago, and I told him I would be here 60 years this year. He said he didn’t know what they would get me for my 60th anniversary, and I said, ‘What 8

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about a truck?’” Kindred recalls with a smile. “Mr. Hendrick turned around for a second and then agreed.”

Kindred handpicked the blue Colorado truck and said it would be “well driven, well driven.”

But before getting in his new truck, Kindred enjoyed hearing from co-workers, managers, family members and his pastor during the retirement celebration.

“He’s the type of guy you want to have on your team,” says Joel Smith, executive general manager of Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall.

He also received letters and gifts from Gov. Robert Bentley and Mayor Gary Ivey and shared his gratitude.

“I want to thank everyone, not just for coming to see me, but to see the 60 years I put into this place,” says Kindred, who is almost 80. “I’m grateful for you letting me work here.”

In a time where just working for six decades is rare, having someone who has spent all of that time in one place is even more special.

The year Kindred started working for the dealership, Winston Churchill resigned as prime minister, the Civil Rights Movement began, the polio vaccine was declared safe and Disneyland opened in California.

Kindred says he remembers that year well and even the exact date he started working in the automotive industry. “It was Sept.

1, 1955,” he recalls. “It was a Thursday.”

Kindred, a Union Springs native, started off washing cars for the Don Drennen family of dealerships, which were later sold to Hendrick in 2011, and was promoted into the dealership’s service department in 1963 where he prepared cars for buyers.

Since then, he’s worked in the paint shop, carried out dealer transfers and driven wrecker trucks. But it wasn’t until his promotion to new car service

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Kindred picked the color and features for his new truck. His family, friends, co-workers, church members and city officials all came out to celebrate Kindred’s milestone.

In addition to his work anniversary, Kindred and his wife Willie Nell also celebrated their wedding anniversary in September.

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manager that moved him from the Ensley location to Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall where he works today.

Now, Kindred is putting a close to his 60 of service — maybe. He says he plans to work the rest of the year, but when asked if he would really retire after that, he just says, “I don’t know.”

When he actually gets around to retiring, he’ll have more time to spend with his family, who were at the celebration. He recently celebrated his 44th anniversary with is wife, Willie Nell, and the couple has six children, eight grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

It’s clear everyone at the dealership will miss Kindred’s dedication, work ethic, charming personality and humor when he finally does decide to hang up his hat.

For others looking to have the type of longlasting career he’s enjoyed, he offers this simple advice: “If you put your heart into it and do what you’re supposed to do, you’ll do great.” n LEFT: Kindred said he would put his new truck to good use.

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A Season to Appreciate Veterans

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ach year, the City of Hoover plays its part by honoring veterans in a weeklong salute. On Nov. 1 starting at 2 p.m., the City of Hoover will kick off Thanka-Vet Week at the Hoover Public Library with a reception to honor those who serve or have served our country. This Kelsi Walters year, there will be a special Senior Administrative treat. Come and enjoy patriotic Assistant music during the reception by Hoover Public Library our special guest, the Alabama Youth Symphony.

After the reception, the Alabama Youth Symphony will present a musical concert at 3:15 p.m. in The Library Theatre. Following the concert, join us around the library’s flagpole at 4 p.m. for a commemorative flag folding ceremony.

Want more? Come to the Hoover Public Library during Thank-a-Vet Week and enjoy even more events honoring veterans. On Nov. 2, become a part of a revolutionary experience as you learn about Montevallo’s American Village. The program will begin at 10 a.m. in the Theatre Level Meeting Rooms.

Also on Nov. 2, meet us in The Library Theatre at 2 p.m. or at 6:30 p.m. for two showings of “U-571,” an action World War II movie about United States Navy submariners sneaking aboard a sinking German submarine to recapture their Enigma machine.

On Nov. 3, veterans re-entering the workforce may learn a trade with the Construction Education Foundation of Alabama (CEFA). The program begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Adult Programming Room.

Other activities include a weeklong flag folding ceremony on Nov. 2 through Nov. 5 at 4:45 p.m. and a patriotic art show located in The Library Plaza. Children may also design crafts for veterans, participate in a poster contest and receive a flag during our storytime programs.

For more information, call 205-444-7810 or visit Hooverlibrary.org/veterans. n Kelsi Walters is the senior administrative assistant of the administration department at the Hoover Public Library.

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Artist Rows Orange Row Sponsor: USS Real Estate

A.L. Swartz, 2-D MM, 338 Alex and Emma Joganic, Printmaking, 332 Ann Moore, Jewelry, 312 Anthony Tavis, Painting, 328 Butch Oglesby, Photography, 324 Cara Fuller, Photography, 339 Carl Smith, Fiber, 334 Celeste Pfau, Fiber, 327 Chelsea Carver, Painting, 313 FEATURED ARTIST: Chiharu Roach, Painting, 326 Christopher Greenman, Clay, 315 Clay Bush, Fiber, 322 Cory Casella, Drawing, 311 Dan Browning, Wood, 309 David Byland, Leather, 302 David Nuttall, Drawing, 329 Don Hutchinson, Sculpture, 301 Donna DiGiorgio, 2-D MM, 340 Emma Knapp, Jewelry, 317 Forrest Millsapp & Shana Sweet, Metalwork / Concrete, 336 Gyl Turner, Painting, 330 Jacob Oglesby, Metalwork, 323 Joel Lockridge, Wood, 341 Jonathan Harris, Drawing, 333 Leigh Ann Hurst, Jewelry, 335 Linda Hilburn, Jewelry, 321 Lindsey Kelly, Clay, 319 FEATURED ARTIST: Chiharu Roach, Painting, 326

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Martha Jean Shaw, Painting, 320 Max Dawson, Jewelry, 308 Melanie O’Keefe, Painting, 337 Michael Bryant, Photography, 316 Michael Ballew, 2-D MM, 306 Miriam Norris Omura, Fiber, 331 Natalie Young, Glass, 314 Polly Wells, Clay, 305 Sara Beck, Photography, 307 Steven Febres-Cordero, Wood, 304 Steve and Sally Smith, Glass, 303

Blue Row Sponsor: USS Real Estate

Bill Payton, Wood, 401 Brian Tacang, Jewelry, 414 Chad Moore, Photography, 424 Charlotte Wilson, Painting, 425 Chris Mason, Photography, 420 Christina Kober, Jewelry, 427 Craig Skowronek, Wood, 415 Craig Wilson, Clay, 444 David Hammock, Metalwork, 455 David Joseph Self, Clay, 429 Deona Fish, Painting, 443 Diane Bishop, Jewelry, 409 Donald McDowell, Sculpture, 441 Elizabeth Seidel, Jewelry, 446 James Knowles, Painting, 442 Jane McGinnis-Glynn, Clay, 416 Jen-Yu Lai, Printmaking, 404 Jonah Tobin Schaffer, Fiber, 417 Joye Hehn & Stuart Cipollone, Fiber, 449 Justin & Hannah Bailey, Sculpture, 450 Karen Marcum, Painting, 432 Karen Schmitt, Painting, 412 Katherine Owen, Clay, 434 Kathey Hagood & Steve Kinney, Photography, 426 Kristin Robert, Jewelry, 439 Larry Allen, Clay, 431 Lauren Jones, Painting , 406 Leah Dodd, Jewelry, 435 Leanna Echeverri, Fiber , 453 Lee Miller, Jewelry, 433 Mayes Mathew, Painting, 422 Michelle McDowell, 2-D MM , 440 Mike Sherrer & Triny Cline, Clay, 448 Natalie Stevens, Wood, 421 Pam Manthei, Leather, 418 Patricia Caldwell, Painting, 411 Patrick Mayton, Printmaking , 437 Peter Collery, Photography, 410 Possum Doss, Mixed Media , 430 Ray Dutton, Wood, 436 Regina Castle, Fiber, 419 Roxy Rabb, Jewelry, 403 Scott McQueen, 3-D MM, 402 Sherri Vanpelt, Glass, 413 Susan Shoemaker, 2-D MM, 423 Tim & Lenna Anderson, Glass, 454

Victoria Lester, Leather, 428 Walt Stricklin, Photography, 407 William Colburn, Metalwork, 445 Yvonne Andrews, Watercolor, 405

Yellow Row Sponsor: USS Real Estate

Joe Dumas, Furniture, 224 Lynn Neel, Glass, 225 See Venue Map to locate Artists and other Exhibitors by their row.

Visit Moss Rock Festival’s Sponsor Booths al.com | The Birmingham News / Birmingham Magazine, 310 Birmingham Mountain Radio, 201 Eco Three Energy Efficiency Experts, 202 Hoover Sun, 370 Hoover’s Magazine & Shelby Living, Info Center PNC Bank, 220 RealtySouth, 300: Learn how to become a resident at The Preserve Sentry Heating Air Conditioning Plumbing & Generators, 203 Whole Food Market Mountain Brook, 235 Public Radio WBHM 90.3fm, 353 We’re Green Clean, 434

Eco-Ideas Sponsor: PNC Bank

Eco Dictrict Exhibitors Alabama Geocachers Association, 347 Durante: Home Exteriors, 360 Earth Creations, 226 Eastaboga Bee Company, 227 Eco Three, 202 Fresh Air Family, 362 Friends of Hoover Library, 211 Grace Klein Community, 229 Happy Soap Company, 222 Hoover Beautification Board, 342 Hoover Historical Society, 209 Mountain Child, 447 My Green Birmingham, 212 Peace Corps, 343 Sentry, 203 The Green Bottle Candle Company, 217

Eco: Drive Sponsor: Tameron Hyundai & Honda

Get access to the latest eco advances in the auto industry. Tameron Hyundai and Tameron Honda are here to answer questions about their latest and greatest fuel efficient models. Plus, sign up for a test drive and experience them on the road.

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Trash Recycling

Sponsor: AL Environmental Council

Be sure to look for the specially marked receptacles located throughout the site. MRF will be recycling aluminum, plastic, & paper.

Festival Shuttles Sponsor: City of Hoover

programming - talks & demos covering a variety topics like cooking, juicing, home energy efficiency, tiny home architecture & design, travel expeditions, health & nutrition, exercise in the great outdoors, and more.

Nature

Hoover School Buses and Trollies transport visitors.

85% of fuel used is a qualified alternative fuel.

Exhibitors

Bike Station

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Park your bike while you enjoy the festival. We invite you to take a self guided bike ride around The Preserve too.

+ Design Sponsor: Verizon, B-Metro

Here a Chick, There a Chick, 438 MAKEbhm, 204-207 Palettes by Design, 366 Samford University, 408 Tiny Home Exhibition / Pye Parson & Bruce Lanier of Standard Creative, 208 UAB Department of Art & Art History and Medium: The Art Club at UAB, 369 UAB Blazers BEST Robotics, field trials will be located in the semi-circle green south adjacent to the Yellow Row Zoe’s Consignment & Vintage, 214

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healthy body, mind & spirit Sponsor: Whole Foods Market

Featuring: Bare Naked Noodles, 234 Bell Chevre, 233 Butt Naked Candles, 219 Cahaba Cycle, 354 Dayspring Dairy, 230 Emerald Cost Perfumery, 452 Fetch, Village Green Garden Honey Bee, 231 Hippy Mama Soap, 318 Homewood Friends and Family, 228 Hydroponic Lettuce / Southern Foothills Mushrooms, 232 Iron City Trading, 451 Jefferson County Bee Keepers, 215 Sprout and Pour, 218 Stone Hollow Farmstead, 216 The Blind Dog Biscuit, 223 Whole Foods Market, 235

Smart Stage Sponsor: MyGreenBirmingham.com

This stage will spotlight fun, informative micro bursts of

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Sponsors: City of Hoover, Alabama Outdoors,

Alabama Environment Council, 363 Alabama Outdoors, 345 & 346 Alabama Parrot Rescue, 210 Alabama Scenic River Trail, 358 Alabama Wild Flower Society, 344 Birmingham Canoe Club, 365 Birmingham Ski Club, 355 Blue Gill, 361 Cahaba Cycles, 354 Friends of Moss Rock Preserve, 348 Friends of Turkey Creek, 364 Idlewild Adventure Company, 213 Red Mountain Park & Freshwater Land Trust , 368 Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, 367 Southeastern Outings, 356 & 357 WildSouth, 359

Guided Hikes in the Moss Rock Preserve - Booth 348 Sponsor: Friends of Moss Rock Preserve

Friends of Moss Rock Preserve are leading two introductory hikes to view the geology and plant life of this unique area.

Introduction to the Moss Rock Preserve 11:00am, Sat and Sun Moss Rock Backcountry Tour 1:00pm, Sat and Sun Hike to landmarks in the western portion of the area such as the Great Wall, Hidden Glade and High Cliffs. 2 miles roundtrip. A significant amount of natural history interpretation will be given during the first section of the hike. Participants who would like a shorter walk can stop in the Boulderfield-Hidden Falls area and return on their own. Roundtrip to Hidden Falls is 3/4 miles.

Moss Rock Preserve Navigational App The City of Hoover is announcing its new app project for navigating your way through the 350 acre nature preserve.

Wonderkid Studios Observation Of Nature For Launching Creative Projects

Sponsors: Platypi, Alabama Baby & Child Magazine, Public Radio WBHM 90.3 FM

Artists & Workshops: Hannah Barrett, Rolled Paper Sculptures Bob Carr, Recycled Good Luck Dolls Andrea Dillingham, Fruit & Veggie Printmaking Becca Munkachy, Natural Mandala Virginia Phillips, Paper Collage Garden Cherish Roodhouse, Beaded Clay Bowls Willow Scott, Illuminated Sun Catchers Sycamore Toffel, Movement & Sound in Nature Robby Wise, Bottle Bangles Jon Woolley Furry Features Additional activities by: Alabama Waldorf School, Young Rembrandts, Hoops for Fitness

Planet Project A Classroom Project For Creative Recycling Sponsor: Golden Flake, Royal Cup, Over the Mountain Journal

Project: “Endangered Animals” The objective of this year’s Planet Projects is to consider the “Endangered Animals” of the United States and to develop an understanding of their habitat and the impact of humans and natural disasters on their environment. This project is to encourage students to explore the diverse species and habitats of endanger animals, the cause for their threat, what they do in nature, and how they differ from each other.

Participating Schools: Brock’s Gap Intermediate, Gwin Elementary, Brock’s Gap Intermediate, Bluff Park Elementary, Hueytown High School, Deer Valley Elementary, Simmons Middle School, and Brookwood Forrest Elementary

Crescent Stage Live Music on the Village Green Sponsors: Tameron Honda & Hyundai, Birmingham Mountain Radio 107.3fm

Saturday Performances 11:00 am TBA 12:00pm White Nights 1:00 pm The Matchcoats 2:00 pm Elliot Cleverdon 3:00 pm Cory Nolan 4:00 pm Amen Corner Sunday Performances 12:00 pm Lecroy 1:00 pm Hope Ensemble 2:00 pm 2 Blue and the Lucky Stiffs 3:00 pm Atticus Avenue

Thanks to our $9 million investment, he’s breathing a little easier.

Our recently completed $9 million upgrade to our North Shelby Water Resource Reclamation Facility has dramatically reduced the amount of phosphorus in the clean water we return to the Cahaba River.

That means we haven’t just met or surpassed all state and federal health standards. We’ve also helped lower the likelihood of algal blooms, which rob wildlife of life-giving oxygen in the water.

And that’s just one of the ways we’re working to make ours a better, healthier community, along with supporting organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby County, and SafeHouse of Shelby County, among many others.

Our pledge to you: we’ll keep working for a healthier river, and a healthier community. Which means we can all breathe a little easier.

To learn more, visit CleanerCahaba.info

Cafe by the Woods Local Food Trucks + Other Festival Favorites Sponsors: Birmingham Coca Cola Botttling Company, al.com | The Birmingham News, Birmingham Magazine

Featuring: Big Spoon Creamery, Cantina On Wheels, Full Moon BBQ, Greek Tavern, Karen’s Candy Kitchen, Melt Food Truck, Rae Rae’s Catering, Saw’s Street Kitchen, Steel City Pops, Tea Town Alabama, Yarbrough Festival Food Service

The Sweetery

(located in Town Hall) Cakes, Cupcakes, Cookies, Pastries, Pies, Candy, Chocolate

The J. Clyde Trim Tab Brewing Company Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato Whole Foods Market Mtn Brook Yellowhammer Brewing Company Culinary Features: D’agostino’s Sausage Empire - lcoal made sausage The J. Clyde - sauerkraut balls Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato - House-Made Meatballs on crostini Whole Foods Market Mountain Brook - cured meats, artisanal cheeses, and fruit

MRF Board & Supporters

Sponsors: RealtySouth, Bell Media

Thank you!

Sat 10:30am–4:00pm, Sun 10:30am-3pm. Suite of 6 tastes is $5.

Visitor’s Channel

Sweetery Features: Birmingham Candy Company Celestial Cakes Emily’s Heirloom Poundcakes Mary’s Sweet Treats Royal Cup Coffee Southern Fried Pies Sweet Satiable Desserts many more to come...

Beer Garden: Craft Beer Tasting Craft Beer Tasting Sponsors: The J. Clyde, Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Ticketed/$25 Advance: Located by the Village Green interior space and Orange Artist Row Saturday Sessions: 12:00pm – 2:00pm and 2:30pm - 4:30pm Sunday Session: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Features: 5 Points Brewing Avondale Brewing Company Back Forty Beer Company Blue Pants Brewery Cahaba Brewing Company Carboy Junkies Fairhope Brewing Company Good People Brewing Company Ghost Train Brewing Company New Belgium Brewing Company Piggly Wiggly Railyard Brewing Company Straight to Ale Terrapin Beer Company

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Sponsor: Joe Piper, Inc., CityVision – The

Supporters: Estate Linda Andrews Btech, inc.

Martha Echols Charlie Faulkner Friends of Moss Rock Preserve Bruce Lanier, Standard Creative Pye Parson The Preserve & Residents Tim Wick UAB Blazers BEST Robotics Manor Linda Croley Martha Echols Matt Geller Rob McDonald Lisa Moose Martha Jean Sha Eileen & DeSha Kunzman Jennifer Whisenant Villa Cantina on Wheels Ellen Cuneo Full Moon Bar-B-Que Greek Tavern Lisa Moose Spring Diary Yarbrough Festival Food Service Cottage Ashley Bice Alex Kunzman Michael Catalano Robin Hunt Nimrod Long Joe Thomas

Friends of Moss Rock The Preserve & Residents Elise Warren

Board of Directors: Linda Andrews, Hoover Public Library Shawn Argo, Bluff Park Elementary Ashley Bice, Golden Flake Michael Catalano, Influence Health Erin Colbaugh, City of Hoover Linda Croley, Bare Naked Noodles Ellen Cuneo, We’re Green Clean Martha Echols, Martha Echols, CPA, LLC Matt Geller, Sirote & Permutt Nelson Grice, Hoover High School Jonathan Handey, Eco Three Energy Efficiency Experts Robin Hunt, Think Data Solutions Natalie Kelly, Sustain and MyGreenBirmingham Rob McDonald, PetStop Pet Fence Systems of Alabama Lisa Moose, SunGuard Corporation Gerry O’Toole, BioGX Brianna Panos, Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato Lori Redding, Golden Flake Erin Sapp, USS Real Estate Martha Jean Shaw, RealtySouth Joe Thomas, Capstone Financial Group Elise Warren, Community Volunteer Tim Wick, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Engineering Jennifer Whisenant, Birmingham Auto Dealers Association

Festival Team: Eileen Kunzman, Director Alex Kunzman, Co-Director & Marketing Director Ashley Wingo, Artist, Exhibitor & Education Coordinator Janice Pitts, Food-Beverage-Special Events Coordinator Lindsey Berry & Ashley Bice, Volunteer Co-Coordinators Hannah Adamson, WonderKid Studios Jess Marie Walker, Logistics

Volunteers You Moss Rock!

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Moss Rock Festival would like to thank all the dedicated individuals who give so generously of their time: Boy Scouts of America Troop 21 , Troop 367, Troop 23 Hoover High School Ambassadors Hoover Juniorettes Junior League of Bham Corps of Volunteers Moss Rock Festival Board of Directors The Preserve Residents Spain Park High School Green Team & Art Students.

Info Center We’ve got the answers ...

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INFO CENTER LOCATION - grassy corner - north end of the Orange Row near Preserve Pkwy and The Preserve retail center. Find answers to all of your questions! Plus, purchase a limited edition T-shirt, sign up to get involved with the 11th annual festival, or make a donation and help keep the festival free for years to come.

Parking & Shuttle Drop Off Visit with your neighbors on the ride!

Sponsor: City of Hoover

Visitors will park at The Hoover Metopolitan Stadium, and ride the free shuttles into the festival at The Preeserve neighborhood. Shuttles will drop & pick up visitors at the The Preserve retail center off of Preserve Parkway. Shuttles run 9:30am - 6pm Sat AND 9:30am to 5pm Sun.

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health & beauty

Giving Thanks New outpatient options mean more reasons to be grateful WRITTEN BY JOHN L. ROBERSON PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

of our patients with nonsurgical measures, I will also be joining the long list of specialists offering surgical hen you live in services within St. Vincent’s One central Alabama, it’s Nineteen’s new Outpatient Surgery easy to be thankful Center, opening later this year. each November.

From a physician’s standpoint, an Birmingham’s fall must be one of the outpatient center is an ideal site to most beautiful in the region. However, perform surgeries that don’t require area physicians have new reasons to be an overnight stay in a hospital setting. grateful this month, as St. Vincent’s Since ambulatory surgical patients One Nineteen offers new options are not exposed to the infectious enabling many of us to better serve our diseases treated within inpatient patients. facilities, we can reduce their infection Although Birmingham Podiatry chances, while still accessing the latest has served area patients since 1932, instrumentation. our practice has only recently We also find some patients are expanded to its fourth office — this more likely to seek the help they one at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. need when it’s offered close to home.

And I’m especially glad to be seeing Some of my patients have such busy area patients there. Our new office schedules that they have postponed provides us an easily accessed site for scheduling reconstructive foot surgery area residents seeking help for athletic for bunions or hammertoes, plantar injuries, diabetes-related concerns, fasciitis or soft tissue masses. Now congenital or infectious foot problems that St. Vincent’s One Nineteen is and other podiatry issues. offering its outpatient surgical option, Although we are able to treat most those patients are ready to address

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their chronic foot pain.

We expect to see other patients from this area referred to us from St. Vincent’s One Nineteen new Urgent Care facility. Those diagnosed there with a foot fracture, perhaps from a weekend injury, can have their surgery done on an outpatient basis in the same facility without duplicating scans.

My patients appreciate One Nineteen’s efficient, yet relaxed atmosphere. Easy onsite access to parking, physician offices, diagnostics, surgery and physical therapy is a key consideration for anyone experiencing difficulty walking. We are thankful to serve area residents at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen.

To learn more about St. Vincent’s One Nineteen’s “Healthcare Like No Other” services — including its Outpatient Surgery Center opening later this year — visit Onenineteen. com. n John L. Roberson, DPM, is a podiatrist at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen.

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Roots Garden and Gift Shop Shop for holiday gifts in a stress-free environment! Follow the arbor-covered path to Roots, our petite garden and gift shop. You will find seasonal plants, pots and containers, books, craft jewelry, home and garden accessories, and more.

Roots is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on Sunday from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Mark Your Calendars: Members Only Guided Bird Walk November 7 Holiday Greenery Sale December 5

Book Your Holiday Party Now! Book your holiday party now at one of the most beautiful venues in Birmingham. From cocktail parties to seated dinners, Aldridge Gardens is the perfect place to hold your event.

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Thank You! As we at Aldridge Gardens look back at a successful year and look forward to new projects, we thank those who support us in our endeavors, from the volunteers who pull weeds or lead tours or answer the phone, to all our members, to corporate and individual sponsors, and to the City of Hoover. As the new fiscal year begins, we give thanks to the Board of Directors who helped us this past year in our efforts to grow and take our Gardens to a new level, and we welcome the newly elected Board members. If you have not yet discovered Aldridge Gardens, we invite you to come to this jewel in the heart of Hoover, to relax, to learn, to enjoy nature, and to appreciate art and beauty.

Groundbreaking for Veterans Memorial Arbor The groundbreaking ceremony for our new Veterans Memorial Arbor, to honor our service men and women, is planned for the week of Veterans Day. The stunning cast iron arbor will feature a design from the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture and will span the 125-foot dam. Robinson Iron, the company that refurbished

Vulcan, is fabricating the arbor.

The project includes a ceremonial area and seating that overlooks the picturesque lake. Become a part of this important project by purchasing a column, bench or flagpole in honor of a veteran or one who serves now. For more information, visit aldridgegardens.com.

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Family or Individual Seminar Tuesday, Nov. 17 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Instructor: Joanna Cassady (featured in Southern Living) Members: $20/ Non Members: $25 Workshop limited to 20.

Learn techniques to create your own fairy-like creatures from woodland materials. Bring your clippers and mini hot-glue gun or borrow ours for the workshop.

You may bring Sprite-making materials including rolled, dried leaves, acorn caps, nutshells like pistachio halves, dried money plant, mussel shells, and okra pods. We will also provide lots of supplies for creating the sprites of your imaginings. Register at aldridgegardens.com.

Holiday Greenery Workshop Monday, November 30 10:00 a.m. to Noon $30 Members/$40 Non-Members Limited to 20 participants Pre-registration at aldridgegardens.com

Watch award-winning floral designers Carol B. Harris and Ricky Whitley as they decorate areas in the house and Gardens using local greenery. Bring gloves, clippers, scissors and cameras, and learn new techniques. Bring your favorite ribbon, and we will help you make bows.

Participants will receive a discount at Roots Garden and Gift Shop on the day of class.

Aldridge Gardens Sustaining Sponsors for 2015: Eddie and Kay Aldridge Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Energen Corporation International Expeditions

Ken Jackson Ed and Barbara Randle Renasant Bank Councilman Gene Smith and Pam Smith

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features

INSIDE OUT

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Katelyn Richard’s beauty, talent and drive shine through on stage

WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTOS BY DAVID MCELROY

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nderneath the crown and sash is a young woman who has overcome the odds to inspire people in Hoover and beyond with her mission and hard work. And she hopes to use her new title and platform to help her on that journey.

Sixteen-year-old Katelyn Richard won Miss Jefferson County’s Outstanding Teen 2016 in August at Hoover High School.

“It’s a huge blessing and an honor,” Richard says. “Being able to represent my home county was amazing.”

She’s been participating in the pageant since she was 12 and has placed every year. But, it wasn’t until this year that she took home the title.

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judged on their talent, private interview, evening gown, onstage question and physical fitness. For her talent, Richard performed a power tumbling routine to Aloe Blacc’s “Can You Do This?”

Richard — now a Hoover High School junior — had won the talent portion for her power tumbling before when she was 12, but this year would be much more challenging. She had just recovered from tearing her ACL and MCL in January.

“It was nerve wracking to not feel like myself,” she recalls.

But the injury didn’t slow her down. And this drive and determination to get through adversity isn’t just evident on the pageant stage — it’s something people can see from her every day.

The biggest obstacle she’s

She balances school, sports, work and being Miss Jefferson County’s Outstanding Teen.

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LEFT: She also plays on the Lady Bucs softball team. RIGHT: Richard is on the Hoover High School varsity cheerleading team.

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overcome has been coming from a lowincome, single-parent household, but she says that hasn’t held her back at all. “My family is amazingly strong and supportive, and they make sacrifices for me every day to give me all of the opportunities in the world.”

She has a strong bond with her mother, Misty Tipler, and is grateful for everything she’s given her.

“She is the most kind and genuine child a mother could have,” Tipler says.

When Richard isn’t working at one of her two jobs, she cheers with the varsity squad, plays on the Lady Bucs softball team and participates in several clubs. She’s also involved with spreading the word about The Birmingham Pledge and teaching tolerance, something that’s very important to her.

Her pageant platform and passion, One Race Human, is focused on race generalization.

It’s dedicated to the improvement of human relations by addressing discrimination in all forms, including discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, disability and sexual orientation.

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in the world,” she says. “It requires people to make lifestyle and mindset changes.”

Now as Miss Jefferson County’s Outstanding Teen, Richard is looking for more ways to expand her platform and make a difference in the life of even more people. She talks about her platform around the city, going to other schools and even the Birmingham

City Council.

“The community gives back to me so much, and it’s been great to be able to give back to the community,” she says.

But even before winning the pageant, she was catching national attention because of her efforts. Richard wrote President Obama asking him to sign The Birmingham Pledge after he left office, and he responded by sending her a package with photos of his family and a letter encouraging her to continue doing what she’s doing.

Helping others is also what she plans to continue to do after graduating. She says she’d like to attend Vanderbilt and become a human rights attorney.

Until then, she wants to represent Hoover and the rest of the county as best as she can as Miss Jefferson County’s Outstanding Teen 2016 — and she’s already off to a great start.

“I’m very genuine, humble and a hard worker, and I hope to make Jefferson County and the community as proud as I can throughout the year,” she says. “I’m here for them, and I’ll do the best I can to represent them.” n

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Never Fear, Shop brings c omics and gaming b ack to Hoover fans

r o i s l e Exc is Here

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o say Ken Oswald has been into comics and games his whole life is a bit of an understatement. He started collecting comics in second grade and wrote his first board game by the time he was in third grade.

“I’ve pretty much been into comics and games from the time I could walk,” Oswald says.

On most days, Oswald can be found at Excelsior Comics in Hoover on Lorna Road helping customers or striking up conversations about the latest comics or the going price for collectable “Magic the Gathering” sets on eBay. “For me, these things aren’t just escapisms. They are a means of tapping into the human psyche,” Oswald says.

“A good comic, like any good story, contains the seeds of our morality and ethics, our views of right and wrong, as well as what we fear and hope for.”

Hoover had some great comic and game stores in the 1990s, Oswald says, but by the late 2000s, they were scarce around the Birmingham metro area. And after the Hoover location of Lion and Unicorn closed, comic readers were without a place to “hang.” That is when the father of two saw an opportunity to bring his passion for comics and the world of gaming back to Hoover.

“My daughter had gone off to college, and my son was in high school, so I was looking for something to do,” he says. “The timing seemed really good.”

So on Dec. 7, 2011, Oswald opened Excelsior Comics.

“I put Excelsior together with the goal of being a community-oriented small business,” he says. “It was made to be a place to hang out, play games and give customers the specialized geek products that had been difficult to find elsewhere.”

But most of all, Oswald says he wanted his shop to be the kind of place he himself, as a geek, would have wanted to spend time: “Geekdom is a culture, and it lives and breathes in Excelsior.”

After nearly four years, the specialty store sees more traffic than when it first opened. With Marvel rolling out all of the phases of its movies, the popularity of TV shows like “Arrow” and “The Flash” and podcasts like Will Wheaton’s “Table Top,” Oswald says he has seen an increase of interest in comics and gaming and a whole new generation ready to dive deep into graphic novels.

“Superheroes are more a part of our pop-cultural mainstream than ever before,” he adds. “As a result, it’s

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much easier to introduce people to our products and help them find something they will be interested in.”

Excelsior carries a wide range of games, accessories and collectables, but the most popular products sold at Excelsior, Oswald says, are the comic books themselves.

The diversity of subjects attracting an audience outside the typical “superhero” fans include science fiction, fantasy, drama, comedy, cartoon, horror and so on. You name it, there’s probably a comic for it — but superhero comics still rule the day, he adds.

Marvel’s latest series, “Secret Wars,” currently is their biggest seller. “Comics are consumed with ravenous vigor these days. They are probably closer to the mainstream zeitgeist than they have ever been,” Oswald says. At Excelsior, comics start at an average price of about $3.50.

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CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: Ken Oswald opened Excelsior Comics in 2011 to give community members a place to hang out, play games and find specialty items. People can model and paint game pieces to be used in tabletop warefare games. Store visitors can play games provided by the store or bring their own for a fun night out.

the growing popularity of the comic and gaming industry.

“The most obvious is, of course, the growth of female customers. Take the game Dungeons & Dragons. When I was growing up, our D&D games were all guys. Today at Excelsior, we have society play nights for D&D where half the group is female.”

Excelsior specializes not only in getting people the products they want, but also putting together and taking part in events that customers love. As a comic shop, they provide comic subscription services that Oswald says, “go above and beyond what you can get online or from big retail chains and that includes first printing guarantee.”

As a game shop, Excelsior has the largest gaming space in the Birmingham Metro area, with more than 3,000 square feet of floor space and 16 tables specifically for face-to-face board games, card games or tabletop warfare games.

“Our space can also be used for modeling and painting game pieces used specifically for tabletop warfare games,” Oswald adds. “We are a hobbiest-level geek venue.”

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There’s something for all ages during Excelsior’s weekly gaming events.

any given Friday night, Excelsior is running three or four organized events hosting more than 60 participants and customers in the store.

Oswald also describes his customers as “the most passionate clientele you can have in a retail business.

Above all, they are hobbyists and enthusiasts, intensely dedicated to their interests. They take part in a culture that is all their own,” Oswald says.

For the board game enthusiast, Excelsior also hosts a weekly Board Game Night where board gamers can just come in with their own games, start up a game and socialize.

Along with their local events, Excelsior hosts a number of special events that publishers sponsor for game and comic book shops around the country. These include events like the annual “Free Comic Book Day” and weekly gaming events like “Friday Night Magic” for the collectible card game “Magic: the Gathering” or “Pathfinder Society” for the “Pathfinder Role Playing Game.”

The shop also hosts statewide competitive tournaments such as the “Alabama C.A.G.E. Match” for the tabletop war game “Warhammer 40K” and the “Birmingham Champions Series” for “Magic the Gathering.”

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Ali Kuhn competed at the national level in the United States Equestrian Foundation U.S. Pony Finals in Lexington, Ky., and finished eighth.

She was in the “green” division, which included 80 well-trained riders and ponies.

Kuhn and her pony, Percy, performed well in each of their divisions, earning fourth place Under Saddle, 11th place Over Fences and 21st place in the Model, which put them in eighth place overall. This was Kuhn and Percy’s first national championship and showing.

Kuhn is a seventh grade student at Shades Mountain Christian School, and she is the daughter of Kevin and Elizabeth Kuhn, who are Hoover residents.

Briscoe, Harper Howard, Nathan Mann and others worked to clear debris blocking the creek in the outdoor classroom.

Long-Lewis Ford celebrates 100th anniversary The Long-Lewis Ford dealership in Hoover celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sept. 16. It’s now the oldest Ford dealer in Alabama.

The dealership has an interesting backstory. In 1911, the retail stores in downtown Bessemer held a raffle to bring business to the downtown area: The prize was a Model T. A farmer won the new-famed vehicle but is purported to have said, “I don’t want

that thing around my house. It might scare my chickens so they won’t lay eggs.”

Mr. Long of Long-Lewis Hardware bought the car from the farmer and later sold it. Convinced the automobile would soon dominate the transportation industry, Long persuaded Henry Ford to send him some more Model Ts to sell. By 1915, he had established a registered

dealership with Ford Motor Company.

One hundred years later, the LongLewis dealership also gives back to the community.

The dealership is a longtime supporter of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and sponsor of other Komen events and the Laura Cranford Ovarian Cancer Taste of the Teal event.

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City launches Hoover + Ready initiative The Hoover City Schools Foundation is looking to strengthen community engagement through a new initiative, Hoover + Ready, launched on Sept. 15.

Hoover + Ready focuses on the school system’s strengths, such as quality educators, rigorous academics and student success. Community support is key to uphold these strengths, especially in the face of another deficit budget, explains Hoover City Schools Foundation Executive Director Janet Turner. “(Hoover + Ready is) showcasing what sets our school system apart… what it means to be educated by Hoover City Schools and what it means to be Hoover ready,” Turner says.

Founded in 1992, the Hoover City Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports Hoover schools through classroom grants.

Last year, the foundation distributed $22,000 in grants throughout Hoover schools, Turner says.

In the past, the foundation has funded an iPad initiative, which

developed into the system’s current one-to-one device program in third through 12th grade, and several robotics programs.

“We’re all in it together… It takes the school district doing its part, (and) it takes everybody in the community,” says HCS Superintendent Dr. Kathy Murphy.

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Hoover City School System passes 2016 budget The Hoover City School System will operate under another budget with a deficit for the 2016 fiscal year. The Hoover Board of Education passed its 2016 fiscal year budget during a Sept.

14 meeting and voiced a commitment to balancing the budget in the future.

The 2016 fiscal year budget projects roughly $168 million in expenditures and roughly $157 million in revenue, leaving a budget deficit of around $10.4 million, a smaller deficit than last year’s $11 million budget deficit.

“We’re down in all of our revenue sources,” says HCS Chief Financial Officer Cathy Antee during premeeting budget hearing, noting a decrease in federal, state and local funding.

While revenue has decreased,

student enrollment has increased, from approximately 12,400 students in 2008 to 13,836 for the 2016 fiscal year.

“Everyone is asked to do a little more for less,” Antee says. “The standards and expectations at our schools have not declined, but our revenue is declining.”

Additionally, recurring expenditures

— operating expenditures excluding capital projects — outpace revenue in the 2016 fiscal year budget, Antee says.

Before the Hoover School Board approved the budget, board members and HCS Superintendent Dr. Kathy Murphy voiced strong commitment to researching and developing strategies to balance the system’s next budget.

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tacey Handelong knew the first time she saw this house she would be, as she puts it, “super excited” for a chance to bring back the old place to its retro — yet modern — vibe.

The house that sits on Savoy Street in Bluff Park intrigued Handelong, and she was ready to dive in.

“Restoration began the day I closed on the house,” she says. With a flair for the 60s and 70s and armed with a degree in fashion merchandising, Handelong knew the home remodel project fit her to a tee.

The unique architecture of the home kept Handelong searching for insights, stories and history of the property as she turned it into her dream home. “Some say it was a

summer retreat home and that the property was part of the dairy farm that was here in the 1900s,” she says.

One of the first attempts to dig up information on her Savoy Street home’s past was a trip to the Birmingham Public Library Archives assisted by Bluffparkal.org. Here, Handelong was able to view old equalization tax records from the 1960s. She discovered the home’s builders, Charles and Annette Hall, completed the house and were living there by 1961.

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Her kitchen is designed to make juicing — something she enjoys doing — easier.

RIGHT: Handelong and her dog Harvey Nichols both enjoy living in the home.

known about the family.

With some of the home’s backstory, Handelong was ready to update and make the space her own — and bringing new life to an older property is nothing new for her. While living in Phoenix, Ariz., where she says she developed a large appreciation for mid-century modern interiors and architects, she owned a Ralph Haver home and restored it back to its original condition.

So, she was up for the challenge for her new home in Hoover. To revive the home from its present deteriorating condition, a complete overhaul of the interior was needed.

Water damage from the roof caused some major issues.

“We had to correct deteriorated flooring, match existing 60s hardwood, refinish and stain existing flooring and once that was complete, we could paint,” Handelong explains.

The bathrooms needed to be sanded from aged paint before they got their facelifts, and the front door was stripped and refinished. “I painted the walls a crisp white and installed floor-to-ceiling pinch pleat curtains in all of the rooms, creating a 60s luxury vibe. The curtains, combined with the barrel ceiling windows, enhance the natural sunlight that shifts throughout the day,” she says.

On the upper level, Handelong removed a large wall and kitchen pantry. The existing kitchen was completely removed and updated to a new modern kitchen.

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“I am not a cook by any stretch of the imagination — usually an epic fail when I advance past microwave popcorn, but I am however an avid ‘juicer,’” she explains.

The design of the kitchen is based on just that, the needs for juicing. “The refrigerator drawers, sink and dishwasher are configured so I can pull ingredients, wash, juice and clean up efficiently.”

One of the biggest changes Handelong faced was on the lower level. A large, circular fire pit had to be removed in the basement, and the existing tile floor was replaced with waterproof vinyl wood plank flooring. The ceiling was finished in with drywall, new lighting and new paint were added, and “we cleaned, cleaned, cleaned everything,” she says.

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Handelong displays her artwork throughout the house.

transformation,” Handelong continues. “Removal of the fire pit allowed for a new traffic flow, and it really opened up the room. We built a large shelf unit around two support beams and enclosed a third support beam.”

Painting and flooring warmed up this once underwhelming space, and it is now a great place for Handelong and her friends to relax and hang out.

Back upstairs, one of her favorite spaces in her new home is the living room. “The openness of the space is something I love. It lends visibility to the ceiling, windows and stair well. I find it super inspirational. It’s a wonderful space to just relax and enjoy,” she says.

Even Handelong’s pup, Harvey Nichols, is a big fan of their new home. “Harvey grew up in an open floor plan home that was full of light and movement. So, I think he’s right at home again. He is most happy with his new space.

But then again, he loves any home with his dinner bowl.”

While she continues to explore the history behind her new “retro” home, Handelong has more remodeling plans to further bring her home to life.

“Exterior painting and landscaping is in the future for sure,” she adds. However, just letting the dust settle on what she has completed and enjoying the changes from her yearlong project is refreshing, she adds.

“When I enter my home, it makes me happy, like being greeted by silent friends that are happy to be hanging out in a cool space,” she says. “The house allows me to showcase my Brutalist sculptures, contemporary artwork and important mid-century modern furniture pieces.” n November 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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LEFT: Capers on Park Avenue is located in Artists on the Bluff.

RIGHT: Chef Jay Roberson brings his culinary expertise to Capers on Park Avenue.

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ollowing several months of speculations about what would open in the space once occupied

by The Park Avenue Café at Artists on the Bluff, residents now know and have a delicious new place to dine. Capers on Park Avenue filled the void and opened on July 15.

Artists on the Bluff, located at 571 Park Avenue, had been looking to fill its empty café with hungry locals, so they called Bluff Park Elementary alum Chef Jay Roberson.

Roberson’s resume highlights include The Summit Club, Riverchase Country Club, the original Capers Comfort Foods in Alabaster, the Pelham Civic Complex, Ballantrae Golf Club and Shoal Creek.

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a dishwasher when Savages Bakery opened in Hoover and has been hooked on cooking ever since. He brings all of this experience and passion for cooking to Capers on Park Avenue.

“We didn’t pick Artists on the Bluff — Artists on the Bluff picked us,” Roberson says. “When it comes to preparing great food, I am an artist. So, I guess we are the newest artists in the facility.”

Capers on Park Avenue offers a delectable sampling of southern favorites with a gourmet twist, so it’s more than a “meat and three.”

Each day, Capers serves a variety of dishes, including favorites like macaroni and cheese, Cajun-fried okra and pecan cobbler, which took them three years to perfect. “It is simply amazing,” Roberson says.

The Cajun-fried okra became a big hit when served at concession stands at the Pelham Civic Complex for SEC hockey matches. The okra was called “addictive as popcorn” by the fans attending the games, Roberson says.

They post new menus to Capers’ Facebook page every few days. Everything from sliced roast beef, Creole red beans and rice, Greek orzo salad, squash casserole and banana pudding are among the selections.

Everything is prepared fresh in the Capers on Park Avenue kitchen and served in a line where people can choose an entree and sides. For dessert, diners can choose from a rotating menu of banana pudding, a variety of cobblers, brown betty’s, spoon breads, cakes, pies and a sinful choice of cheesecakes complete with white or milk chocolate toppings. Each plate comes with cornbread, rolls and a combination of pickled carrots, okra, jalapeños and onions.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Each meal comes with cornbread and rolls. People can add a sweet dish to their meal with desserts like peanut butter pie. The restaurant has received a warm welcome.

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The sautéed vegetable medley is one of several side options.

Cartrette says she enjoyed it so much that both she and her husband went back a second time. “I am a fan of vegetables, and they have a great, well-prepared selection. My husband, Phil, got the fish and was very pleased. We also read the brochure about the history and honors of the chef and believe he is a great catch for Bluff Park,” Pat says.

While the café is new, the Bluff Park community has been a part of Roberson’s life for years. He and his family grew up in the community and attended Bluff Park Elementary, now Artists on the Bluff, as children.

“My family moved to Belle Terre when I was just starting kindergarten,” Roberson says. “I guess you could say I’ve gone full circle.”

With the paint still drying on the new sign and with mainly social media word of mouth, the response from their first few weeks has been great. “It’s heartwarming to say the least,” Roberson says. “This is where we are supposed to be. There is no place like home.”

Roberson says he hopes every person dining at Capers on Park Avenue will leave feeling the same way. “We feel certain everyone will find their personal favorites being served at Capers on Park Avenue.”

Capers on Park Avenue is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Veterans Re-entering the Workforce Are you a veteran or do you know a veteran who is re-entering the workforce? On Tuesday, November 3 at 10:30 am, the Hoover Library is sponsoring a program with CEFA, the Construction Bryce Thornton, Education Hoover Public Library Business Department Foundation of Alabama, that will help returning veterans enter the job EVENT market through trade DETAILS training.

CEFA is proud WHAT: CEFA to give back to our Program military by offering WHERE: Hoover a limited number Public Library of scholarships to veterans for the WHEN: 10:30 a.m., cost of books alone.

Tuesday, November CEFA offers training 3, 2015 in the electrical, RESERVATIONS: carpentry, HVAC, brycet2bham.lib.al.us pipefitting, welding, plumbing and sheet metal trades. You can visit their website at http://www. cefatradetraining.org/.

Bryce Thornton is the Business Librarian at Hoover Library. You can reach him at 4447816 or brycet@bham.lib.al.us.

Coffee & Contacts Schedule Second Thursday of each month November 12, 2015 — Benton Nissan of Hoover

March 10, 2016 — Inverness Country Club

December 10, 2015 — Hendrick Chrysler-DodgeJeep-Ram

April 14, 2016 — Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

January 14, 2016 — Costco

May 12, 2016 — Available

February 11, 2016 — Regus Meadowbrook Location

June 9, 2016 — Available

Luncheon Sponsorships Third Thursday of each month NOW Meeting at Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel November 19, 2015 — American Family Care December 17, 2015 — America’s First Federal Credit Union

February 18, 2016 — Hendrick Auto Mall & TurnerBatson Architects March 17, 2016 — The Birmingham Barons

January 21, 2016 — First Commercial Bank

Business After Hours Schedule Fourth Thursday of each month October 22, 2015 — Joe’s Crab Shack

March 24, 2016 — Available April 28, 2016 — Available

November-December — none held January 28, 2016 — Ginsburg Dermatology Center

May 26, 2016 — Inverness Country Club

June through October 2016 — 4th February 25, 2016 — Thursdays available Neurogenx Nerve Center of Hoover

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A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, August 27 at the new FlipFlopShops, at 2000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 123, just outside the doors of the Von Maur store. Shown cutting the ribbon is Jon Lancaster with co-owner Stacy Clayton holding the bow. They were joined by many Chamber Ambassadors who were treated to a great luncheon at Merck’s Restaurant inside the Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel. FlipFlopShops can be reached at (205) 444-4849 or theclaytonteam@gmail.com

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Friday, September 18, 2015 at the new Alabama Credit Union, located at 1604 Montgomery Highway in Hoover, next to Hendrick Chevrolet. Shown cutting the ribbon is Board Treasurer Marcus Jones, as Chairperson of the Board, Gladys Jones, holds the bow. To the right is branch manager Laura Martin, and Alabama Credit Union President Steve Swofford, in the red shirt. They were joined by several associates, board members, and Hoover Chamber ambassadors. This branch of Alabama Credit Union can be reached at (205) 849-0497 or contact Branch Manager Laura Martin at lmartin@alabamacu.com. www.alabamacu.com

Executives from Ford Motor Company came to Hoover Tuesday, September 22, 2015 to recognize Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln for reaching 100 years of being a Ford dealer ñ the longest in Alabama and most of the country. Shown l-r are Alan Brauer, Regional Manager for Parts and Service for the Atlanta Region; Dwight Burrell, President of Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln; his father, Vaughn Burrell, CEO; Joe Burrell, recent Alabama graduate and son of Dwight - now employed at Long-Lewis; and Tony Watkins, Regions Sales Operation Manager for Ford Atlanta Region. Long-Lewis started as a hardware company in Bessemer in 1887 and has been in business for 128 years. They can be reached at 205-989-3673 or www.longlewis.com

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the new Trina Health of Birmingham location at 3829 Lorna Road in Hoover (behind Sam’s Club). Shown cutting the ribbon is Alabama Governor Dr. Robert Bentley, as Dr. Ford Gilbert holds the bow. To the left of Governor Bentley is Hoover City Councilman Joe Rives. Left-to-right holding the ribbon are Tara Miller, Admin Director; Jake Hammon, Trina Partner; Councilman Rives; Governor Bentley; Dr. Gilbert; Trina Partners Chuck Burbage, David Dyer, and Matt Kalifeh; and Hoover Chamber President Joe Thomas. They are joined by dozens of associates and Hoover Chamber ambassadors. Trina Health is a diabetes clinic, and can be reached at (205) 549-2125 or visit the website at www.TrinaHealth.com

Board Member Rihan Jamil of BB&T Bank, and his wife Maggie, left, check in with volunteers Kristin Walters (right) and Angela Leigh of Aveda Institute at the 2015 Forks & Corks Gala September 12. The Gala has been held at Aveda Institute its first two years, and Angela and Kristin have been tremendous help from the beginning.

Despite competing against both Alabama and Auburn’s first home football games of the season, over 100 people attended and some $20,000 was raised for the Chamber’s new Foundation, with most of this to go toward scholarships in 2016. Television personality Jeh Jeh Pruitt was the Master of Ceremonies, and Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis served as the auctioneer - raising thousands of additional dollars for the program.

Mr. King Kindred was recognized for 60 years of service to Hoover Hendrick Auto Mall at a reception honoring him September 23, 2015 at the Chrysler-Dodge-JeepRam dealership on Montgomery Highway in Hoover. Shown left to right are Matthew Gettys, General Manager of Hendrick Chevrolet, King Kindred, and Joel Smith, Executive General Manager of Hoover Hendrick Auto Mall. They presented Mr. King with the beautiful Chevrolet pickup truck and keys, as a reward for his outstanding service record with the company. Shown in the background are Henry Barnett, Jerome Terry, and Willie Nell King (Mr. King’s wife of 44 years.) Hendrick Chevrolet can be reached at 205-823-5120 or www.hendrickchevrolethoover.com

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Thank You, Board of Trustees

Carol Adkins On Time Service www.ontime59.com

Cody Burns WBRC Fox 6 Television www.myfoxal.com

Joe Smith Hoover Hendrick Auto Mall www.hooverautomall.com

The Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees Jerry Cross, Chairman, Jefferson County EIDA* Terri Q. Williams, AT&T Alabama* Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union* Lisa Worley, Anchor Insurance Agency* Dale Benton, Benton Nissan of Hoover John Lyda, Blue Cross and Blue Shield A.W. Bolt, Bolt Law Office* Ken Leatherwood, Bright House Networks Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center Lori D. Moler, Children’s of Alabama* Gregg Maercker, First Commercial Bank Mark Garnett, HealthSpring of Alabama, Inc. Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall Dominic Buompastore, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

Henry King, King Acura Joe McGee, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff, Marriott International, Inc. Dan Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis Insurance* Richard Head, RE/MAX Advantage* Chris Leech, Regions Financial Charlie Conklin, Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing Tim Prince, Hoover’s Magazine, Shelby County Reporter Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group* Dan Ellis, TASC* *Designates a Past President of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce

The Board of Trustees Eric Land, ABC 33/40 Television Pete Gagliano, ADT Security Systems Steve Swofford, Alabama Credit Union Kelvin Johnson, Alabama Gas Corporation/Alagasco Timothy C. Lee, M.D., MPH, Alabama Heart & Vascular, P.C. Ashley Robinett, Alabama Power Company Jabo Waggoner, Alabama Senate, District Sixteen Linda Cencula, Avadian Credit Union Steve Nix, AlaTrust Credit Union Jimese Harkley, America’s First Federal Credit Union Felicia Fortune, American Family Care Randy Johansen, American Family Care Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank Jared Miller, BBVA Compass Bank Robert P. (Rob) Fowler, Balch & Bingham LLP Deborah Stephens, Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Ken Crow, Belk at Riverchase Galleria Ashfaq Taufique, Birmingham Islamic Society Patty Barron, P.E., Birmingham Water Works Leanne Messer, Brookdale Place University Park Robin Wilkins, Bryant Bank Bud Cason, Bud’s Best Cookies Ryan Blackenburg, C B & S Bank King Demontluzin, Chateau Vestavia Retirement Community David Jackson, Chick-Fil-A Mike Warren, Children’s of Alabama Bobby Haynes, Costco Wholesale John LaBreche, Covenant Classic Schools Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation

Earl Davis, Davis Likis Financial, LLC David Roberson, Drummond Company Ricky Brooks, Express Oil/Tire Engineers Patricia Cunningham, Fortis Institute Cody Burns, FOX 6 WBRC Debbie Hultquist, Fresenius Medical Care Terry Turner, Esq., Gentle, Turner & Sexton Kenneth Smith, Golden Living Center Hal Humphrey, P.E., Gresham, Smith and Partners David Porter, Greystone Golf & Country Club Jinni Lacey, RN, HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital Neil Thakor, Holiday Inn - Hoover Teressa Eades, Homewood SuitesRiverchase Patti Woodward, Hoover Tactical Firearms Richard Bishop, ITT Technical Institute Amy Strayer, Jason’s Deli Tony Cooper, Jimmie Hale Mission Dr. Lawrence Lemak, Lemak Sports Medicine Allen South, Little Pumpkins Daycare Dwight Burrell, Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln Bridget Baughan, McDonald’s Keith Pennington, Medical West Amanda Windsor, Mr. Harry’s Chickin De-Lux David Brown, Office Depot Todd Beegle, On Tap Sports Cafè Carol Adkins, OnTime Service Jose’ Rivera-Crespo, Outback Steakhouse Jim Quick, P. F. Chang’s Restaurant Horace Moss, Papa Murphy’s Pizza Dr. John R. Phillips, III, PT Orthodontics

Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Thomas A. Martin, Riverchase Galleria Andy Davis, St. Vincent’s Health System Leanne Graham, Sam’s Club

Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Schaeffer Eye Centers Huck McElveen, Servpro of Birmingham Dwight Sandlin, Signature Homes Shannon Trotter, State Farm Insurance Recruiting Clarence “Brother” Moss, Steak ‘N Shake Alain Gallet, Terracon Neal Harris, The Home DepotInverness Mark Hamilton, The Home DepotRiverchase Roberto Rodriguez, Trash Taxi Alice Johnson, Trinity Medical Center Chris Breeding, The University of Phoenix Greg Livingston, Walmart Neighborhood Market-Lorna Road Darin Boykin, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 150 Glenn Smith, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 280 Charles Waldrep, Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC Alison Lindsay, WIAT-42 News Ronald Jackson, Williams Scotsman Kevin Roberts, Windstream Russell Pate, Zaxby’s

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

Luncheon: continued from page 1 higher education, having worked as a classroom teacher, a principal, an assistant professor and most recently, Superintendent of Monroe County Schools in south Alabama.

Though new to Hoover, Dr. Murphy has already demonstrated great ability to combat challenges, recognize opportunities and create meaningful dialogue about education.

Networking begins at 11:15 a.m., with the meeting starting sharply at noon. The Luncheon is $20.00, payable at the door, or $22.00 for those without reservations. Those who make reservations and simple do not show will be invoiced for the luncheon, as the chamber makes guarantees to the Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel based on the number of reservations.

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Cancellations are accepted until the morning of the luncheon with almost any reason accepted. Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel is located at 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244. The hotel parking deck is available for $2.00 fee; free parking is adjacent to the hotel in the open parking lot, or use the free North Parking Deck for sheltered parking.

Upcoming Events

October through December 2015 OCTOBER October 27 5:30-8:00 p.m. Tri-Chamber Business after Hours with Miss Alabama, at Joelle Salon, 2880 Old Rocky Ridge Road, Suite 200, Birmingham, 35243.

Jointly with Vestavia Hills and Homewood Chambers of Commerce. Contact Dona Bullock at (205) 639-1455 or dona@joellesalon.com October 29: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Hoover Hayride & Family Night at Veterans Park on Valleydale.

NOVEMBER November 4: 8:30-10:30 a.m. NINEChamber Speed Networking event, Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244. (205) 987-1600 or lisa@ hooverchamber.org November 5 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

November 7-8: 10th Annual Moss Rock Festival at The Preserve in Hoover. Parking & Shuttle service from the Hoover Met. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday Nov. 7; 10:00

a.m. to 4:00 pm. Sunday, Nov. 8. Over 14,000 visitors enjoyed this event in 2014. Don’t miss it!!!

November 12 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Benton Nissan of Hoover, 1640 Montgomery Highway, Hoover 35216.

Contact Dale Benton at dbenton@bentonnissan. com or 205-979-5420. www. bentonnissanofhoover.com November 17: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting and Open House at new location of Greystone Chiropractic, 5426 Highway 280 East, Suite 7, Hoover (Greystone). Contact Dr. Lee Goldenberg at drleegoldenberg@ gmail.com or 205-981-8090. Food, chair massages, giveaways, music and more!

November 18 4:30 p.m. Ambassadors Meeting at Chamber Office November 19: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hyatt RegencyThe Wynfrey Hotel. 11:15 a.m.

Networking, Noon Luncheon.

Please make reservations by Monday, November 16. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not attend will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20.00 or $22.00 without reservations. Lisa@hooverchamber.org

November 19 5:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting and 5-7 p.m. Open House at Trisha Lynn Farmers Insurance Agency, 1200 Corporate Drive, Suite 220, Birmingham, 35242. Joint Ribbon Cutting with Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce. Contact Trisha Lynn at tdidelot@farmersagent. com or 508-0380.

November 26-27: Happy Thanksgiving! Chamber Office closed.

DECEMBER December 3 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

December 10: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee & Contacts Hendrick Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, 1626 Montgomery Highway, Hoover 35216. Contact Angela Finley at 205-823-5220 or angela. finley@hendrickauto.com. www. hooverautomall.com December 16 4:30 p.m. Ambassadors Meeting at Chamber Office

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Hoover Chamber Officers and Board of Directors

Joe Thomas, Capstone Financial Group, 2015 President

Patty Barron, Birmingham Water Works

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

Paul Dangel Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel

Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall, Second Vice President

Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank

Megan Randolph, CPA, Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, Treasurer

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group, Secretary

Reginald Jeter, Gregg Maercker, J.D. First Nationwide Commercial Mutual Insurance Bank

Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union, Immediate Past President

Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Services

Ira Levine, CCIM, Levine & Associates

Lori Schommer, City of Hoover, City Liaison

Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center

Terry Turner, Esq. Gentle, Turner & Sexton, Legal Counsel

Terry Shea, Wrapsody

New Members — September 2015 Birmingham Islamic Society Palmetto School of Career Ashfaq Taufique, President - Board of Development Trustees - 879-4247 Sunny Norman, Marketing Director 267-5593 Cartridge World - Greystone Erich Walchek, Owner - 408-0506 Papa Murphy’s Take & Bake Pizza Board of Trustees Covenant Classic Schools - Board of Horace Moss - 978-4832 Trustees Upgrade (6 locations!)

Adam Smith, Director - 444-5437 (4 locations) Law Office of Adam W. Evans, LLC Adam W. Evans - 968-1717 Integrative Chiropractic Ryan Russell, Owner - 637-1363 Patton Chapel Animal Clinic Lacey Baccus, Director of Marketing Next Level Graphics 822-4779 Will Robbins, Owner - 317-5531 Pinot’s Palette Hoover Tamie Boychuk, CEO - 558-5969

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Remede Marketing, Inc. Blakeney Rowe, President - 613-9080 Riverchase Collision Repair Ginger Lowrey, President - 988-3854 Trina Health Chuck Burbage, Manager - 989-6611 WAY-FM 89.9 Denise Wallace - 256-837-9293 Window Dècor Homestore Pam Mitchell - 437-9575 YB’s Daylight Donuts Lou Youngblood, Owner - 981-3337

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Greystone Ladies Club luncheon meeting

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Susan DuBose and Laura Tomko

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Hoover Belles Social

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Nov. 1 Veterans Week Celebration Hoover

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A Veterans Week Celebration will be held in Hoover from Nov. 1-11.

A Veteran’s Reception honoring America’s veterans will be held on Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. The event is free and will take place at the Hoover Public Library.

Out of the Darkness Community Walk •Heardmont Park•

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its 10th annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk at Heardmont Park on Nov. 1. The walk is for the Survivors of Suicide Loss (those who have lost loved ones), Survivors of Suicide Attempt and those living with mental illness.

Registration will be at 1 p.m.

Tiffany Bittner (Fox 6) will be the emcee, and Mike Latham will provide special music.

Nov. 2 Hoover Blood Drive

The LifeSouth bloodmobile will be in front of the Recreation Center on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All of the blood donated goes straight to Children’s of Alabama and UAB Hospital.

Lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided.

Friends of the Hoover Library •Hoover Public Library•

Moss Rock Festival

Learn about the immersive historical museum, The American Village, located in Montevallo on Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available at 9:45 a.m., and the program will be at 10 a.m. For more information, call 444-7840.

Monday at the Movies: U-571 •Hoover Public Library•

Monday at the Movies on Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. will feature “U-571,” a movie about an American Navy force sent to retrieve for study a German U-571 submarine sunk during a World War II battle at sea.

Nov. 3 Veterans Re-entering the Workforce •Hoover Public Library•

Learn how the Construction Education Foundation of Alabama (CEFA) can help returning veterans and others re-enter the workforce through trade training on Nov. 3 at 10:30 a.m.

Adult English Class

•Hoover Public Library•

Basic and intermediate level English instruction for adult speakers of other languages will be available on Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. The free event will be held in the Technology Training Center.

Nov. 4 After Lunch Bunch — Footloose •Hoover Public Library•

Skip dessert for a fun-filled storytime for ages 3 and up on Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 5 First Thursday Fiction Book Group: “The Things They Carried” •Hoover Public Library•

Join the discussion on Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. of “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien, which depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa and the character Tim O’Brien, who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of 43.

The Book Writing

Boot Camp •Hunter Street Baptist Church•

Author Denise George will host the boot camp Nov. 5-7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day for writers interested in publishing books and articles. For more information and to register, visit Bookwritingbootcamp. org.

Nov. 6 U.S.O. Concert •Hoover Senior Center•

The Hoover Senior Center will host the U.S.O. Concert on Nov. 6 at 1 p.m.

Nov. 7 Moss Rock Festival •The Preserve•

The Moss Rock Festival will be held on Nov. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Preserve. There will be local artists exhibiting their work, the Beer Garden, dessert sampling and other family events.

Members-Only Guided Bird Walk •Aldridge Gardens•

This is the last bird walk of the 2015 season. This monthly members-only event is free, but those interested

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in attending are asked to respond. The walk will be held on Nov. 7 from 8-10 a.m.

Nov. 8 Global Cuisine @ the Plaza: Morocco •Hoover Public Library•

Coffee-ol-ogy Café presents free programs on food and coffee from around the world. The group will explore Moroccan cuisine in November. The event will be held on Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m.

Nov. 9 Sales Are Not Savings •Hoover Public Library•

A pre-holiday reminder about budgets, priorities and getting through the holidays in the black will be presented by Certified Financial Planner Scott Cole on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.

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Recognition Luncheon •Aldridge Gardens•

An Employee Milestone Recognition Luncheon will be held at Aldridge Gardens on Nov. 10 at 11:30 a.m.

Daytime Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

Join a discussion of the book “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown on Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. The event is for adults.

Spanish Conversation Club •Hoover Public Library•

All fluency levels are welcome to practice and learn Spanish language skills on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

Nov. 10 Employee Milestone

Nov. 12 Hoover Service Club

local author, will present a program on Oak Hill Cemetery.

•Hoover Country Club•

Horizons Luncheon

The Hoover Service Club its annual fashion show, directed by Darlene Real, on Nov. 12 at the Hoover Country Club. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The meeting and program will start at 11 a.m. Reservations are required. Contact Winnie Cooper 979-5699 or LaVerne Martin at 9872739.

George Winston •Hoover Public Library•

Grammy Award winner George Winston will be at the Hoover Public Library on Nov. 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. His concerts feature his signature style of rural folk piano, New Orleans R&B and stride. Tickets are $25.

Nov. 14 Purl @ the Plaza •Hoover Public Library•

Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts.

Bring yarn and knit, crochet or embroider on Nov. 14 at 1 p.m.

Nov. 17 Hoover Historical Society meeting •Hoover Public Library•

Members-Only Guided Bird Walk

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The Hoover Historical Society will meet at the Hoover Public Library on Nov. 17 at 1:30 p.m.

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•Hoover Senior Center•

A Horizons Luncheon will be held at the Hoover Senior Center on Nov. 17 at 11 a.m.

After Lunch Bunch – Grandparents Are Great!

•Hoover Public Library•

Skip dessert for a fun-filled storytime for ages 3 and up on Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 19 Sean Gaskell •Hoover Public Library•

Sean Gaskell plays traditional songs on the kora, a 21-string harp that he learned how to play throughout the course of multiple visits to its homeland in Gambia, West Africa.

Gaskell’s appearance here will feature both a performance and Q&A. The event will be at 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 20 Team Tailgate Party •Hoover Senior Center•

A Team Tailgate Party will be held at the Hoover Senior Center on Nov. 20 at 1 p.m.

Nov. 30 Christmas Tree Lighting •Hoover City Hall parking lot•

The annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held in the parking lot of Hoover City Hall on Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. n

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Hwy 31- 1 mile North of Thorsby on Right 205-646-2880 American Proteins, Inc. Hiring Drivers Home Daily, Great benefits package (including: health/ dental/ vision insurance), paid vacation and holidays, quarterly safety bonus, 401K retirement plan. Need Class A CDL with tanker

endorsement, one year verifiable driving experience.

Contact Jamie Sewell at 256-970-6133 or Ronnie Demonia 256-970-6109 EOE NEED HELP FINDING A JOB? Asbury Career Transition Ministry. (ACT) can help at no cost. Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays 6:30.Contact Tom Owens, Director: t_m_owens@bellsouth.net AS SEEN ON HGTV’s “Tiny Houses” Rustic cottages that you can put anywhere!

Visit Atkinson Homes in Childersburg, AL- across from Cadence Bank 256-378-1201 Automation Personnel Services Montgomery is Hiring!

Machine Operators •Quality Assurance Operator •Production •Accounting Operator •Many More! Call (334)274-1004 For More Info APPLY NOW! Baugh Ford in Clanton is Hiring Automotive Salespersons. Valid DL required. Email resume to autojobsclanton@gmail.com Fax: (205) 755-6443 OR apply in person.

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Bama Bully Rescue www.BamaBully.org Bama Concrete Hiring Mixer Drivers • Local deliveries. Class-B+ CDL, 2yrs MINIMUM heavy haul experience/CleanMVR. Competitive Pay/Great Benefits. Apply in person: 2180 Hwy 87, Alabaster, 35007

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Bama Concrete Birmingham is looking for a QC Manager. Must have knowledge of concrete, aggregates, mix design characteristics & performance, good math, communication & organizational skills a must. We offer competitive pay, BCBS, supplemental insurance, company vehicle, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and sick time.

Apply in person at any of our locations: 2180 Hwy 87, Alabaster 35007, 6500 Amber Hills Rd, Irondale 35173 Or 1088 Vulcan Dr, Bessemer 35022 Bibb Medical Center • LPN’s and RN’s BMC Nursing Home • CNA and LPN’s All shifts: PT & FT positions available Contact HR: bmchr@ bibbmedicalcenter.com Apply Online at: bibbmedicalcenter.com Ebay isn’t the only place you can bid. Birmingham Duplicate Bridge Club, 144 Business Center Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244.

205-560-0706 www.bridgewebs.com/ birmingham Beginner and Refresher Lessons beginning September 2015. American Contract Bridge League Piano Tuning / Organ Servicing, Moving, Storage, Refinishing and Repair. Trained by the School for the Blind Buddy Gray 205-822-0482 or 800-593-2462 Journeymen Electricians, $24 per hour plus insurance.

Helpers $9.60 to $19.20

per hour depending on experience. Greater Birmingham area.

Call 205-849-5522 for details.

CDL Skills & Test Training, LLC. Day & Evening Classes Hoover/Pelham Area 205-253-5960 • cdlskillstesting.com CENTRAL ALABAMA FABRICATORS has openings for FITTERS and CERTIFIED WELDERS. Competitive wages, BCBS & 401K. Contact Richard 205-669-6120 or apply: 106 Industrial Pkwy, Columbiana, AL CAGLE SOD FARM 419 Hybrid Bermuda $1.35 per square yard Meyers Zoysia $2.50 per square yard Empire Zoysia $3.00 per square yard.

Delivery available 662-365-3152 www.caglesod.com FOR SALE 3 Large Waterfront Lotsat The Cove subdivision on Lake Mitchell. No reasonable offer refused - MUST SELL!!!

For more information call 205-365-0700 Class A CDL Drivers needed for Birmingham Coca-Cola and Tuscaloosa Coca-Cola Bottling Companies. Driving experience is required.

Apply in person at: 4600 East Lake Blvd.

Birmingham, AL 35217 Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is hiring for the following positions • LPN Charge Nurse • Certified Nursing Assistant •

Housekeeping Assistant, Part time. Interested applicants should apply in person to: 22969 Hwy 25, Columbiana, AL. Resumes may also be sent to: shannon.bell@ northporthealth.com FIREWOOD-OAK or HICKORY Pick up - only 6 cents per pound. Commercial and Residential delivery also available.

Columbiana Wood Products 21421 Hwy 25, Columbiana (205) 671-5202 Cook’s Pest Control Now Hiring Salespeople, Pest Technicians, Termite Technicians. Apply in person at 5224 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242 or online at www.cookspest.com.

NOW HIRING! Warehouse Workers, Forklift Drivers, Loaders, Unloaders and Labelers. Please apply in person at: 3536 Hwy 31 • Calera, AL 35040 Premier Staffing Solutions Soon The Mark Of The Beast Will Be Enforced!

Free book & Bible study!

In God We Trust Ministries P.O. Box 171 Samantha, AL 35482 (205) 339-4837 LET DAWSON LANDSCAPE GROUP GET YOUR LAWN & PATIO READY FOR THE UPCOMING GAME DAY PARTIES! 15% Discount!

Custom Outdoor lighting, Firepits, irrigation, weed control packages. dawsonlandscapegroup.com.

205-532-9793 $5,000 RN Sign-On Bonus For More Information Contact

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Annie.Miller @dchsystem.com Apply online at: www.dchsystem.com TARGET AUCTION. Advanced Real Estate Marketing. 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com Dunn Building Company has an immediate opening for a CDL driver. Mechanic skills are a plus! Class A CDL required along with current long form physical and medical card. Must be willing to travel. Drug test will be administered before employment. Benefits include BCBS medical/ dental insurance, Aetna Life/Disability insurance, 401k, vacation and holidays. Apply by visiting: dunnbuildingcompany.com and download an application, send to kroberson@ dunnbuildingcompany.com or fax 205-510-0301. EOE M/F/Disabled/Veteran GENERAL DRYWALL WORKERS NEEDED Experience Preferred But Not Required. Drug and Background Check Required.

Apply In Person: 150 Princeton Lane • Jemison, AL 35085 NOW HIRING IN SHELBY, CHILTON, AUTAUGA, AND ELMORE COUNTIES! Community Action Agency of Central Alabama Head Start/ Early Head Start Email resumes: ajohns@eacac.com Welder Training Short Term Licensing Call for Details 866-432-0430 ESDschool.com $3000 SIGN ON BONUS NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT, is accepting applications for local drivers in the Calera and Leeds, AL, area. Must have class A CDL, good driving record, 1 yr verifiable tractor trailer experience. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person

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at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-668-3316.

Hiring Stylists in Calera Average Pay $12 & Up 205-966-7254

Licensed & insured.

In business for 20 years.

205-836-2038

Evergreen Transport, LLC has an immediate opening for Day & Night Shift Class B Diesel Mechanics at its terminal in Calera, Alabama.

Job duties include repairing, maintaining and overhauling of heavy duty fleet truck/ trailers. If interested, please contact Shane Jones @ 205-668-3316 or apply in person @ 8278 Hwy 25 South in Calera, AL.

Hancock Plumbing & Drain “The job’s not done till Momma’s satisfied” Residential • Commercial • Licensed • Insured • Free Estimates • 920 Frontliner Drive • Pelham, AL 35124 • 205-612-8434 • hancockplumbingdrainservice .com • bigdade1962@gmail.com

Others buy Gold, We buy Jewelry!

205-251-3381 Downtown Birmingham www.levysfinejewelry.com

F&M MAFCO is seeking a Mechanic to trouble shoot, repair and service rental equipment to include electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic tools at our Pelham, AL facility. Some mechanical skills/experience required.

EOE/M/F/V/D E-mail: hremployment@fmmafco. com Fax: (513) 202-8820 Flawless Mobile Detailing All Cars: $55 ($100 value) Trucks/Vans/SUVs: $65 for The Works Wash & Wax ($110 Value). FLEETS (buses/ cargo vans/semis): $125/ vehicle ($200 Value) 205-230-1227 Clanton First United Methodist PT Kitchen Coordinator Wed Suppers, Sun Breakfast, & Special Meals Please apply at 207 8th St. No, Clanton. M-F 8-4:30, closed at lunch Experienced Mechanic Familiar w/all types of vehicle repair. Verification of experience required. Excellent starting salary/competitive benefits. Appointments only.

Call: 205-458-7318 EOE/M/F/D/V Drug free workplace.

ONLINE AUCTIONS www.GTAOnlineAuctions. com 205-326-0833 Granger, Thagard & Assoc.

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Hardee’s Now Hiring •Crew Members/Hoover •Management/Calera Email resume to: hardees2007@bellsouth.net LPN’s, RN’s, CNA’s Full-time & part-time • 2nd & 3rd Shift Apply in person: Hatley Health Care 300 Medical Ctr Dr Clanton, AL 35045 Hernandez Remodeling, Construction & More Remodeling, Painting (Interior/Exterior), Roofing, Brickwork, Hardwood Floor, Carpet, Sunrooms, Decks/ Porches/Stairs, Electrical, & New Construction.

References Available.

Licensed/Fully Insured.

205-837-2198 www.hernandezcompany. info hernandezcompany.info@ gmail.com J&M Tank Lines, Inc CDL-A Drivers Needed for Local and OTR www.jmtank.com Call Jeff Sandlin @ 256-245-3933.

Tree Climber / Bucket Operator Top pay guaranteed. 5 yrs exp. CDL required. Drug Test Required.

205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144 Joe’s Tree Service Free Estimates! Competitive Pricing! Hauling, tree trimming, complete removal, stump grinding, bobcat work.

Lil Angels Learning Center Enrollment for ages 3 weeks to 12 years! Meals & Transportation to Most Local Schools included in 1 Low Price! 200 Ridge Dr., Pelham 205-663-1852 APPLY NOW!!

LYONS HR IS HIRING • Production Workers • Grinders • Forklift Operators • Maintenance Techs Call 205-943-4820 M&M Trucking Company Hiring – Experienced Trailer and Tractor Trailer Drivers Minimum three years verifiable experience required. Tanker and dump experience a plus.

Appl in person w/MVR at M&M Trucking Company.

960 Lee Road 10 • Auburn, AL 36830 FT Drivers Needed Must be willing to work days, nights or weekends. Wages begin at $10/hr. www.MacsDelivers.com 866-217-1928 or email amy@macsdelivers.com MACS Courier Service Marble Valley Manor Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments for Elderly & Disabled. Many On-Site Services!

2115 Motes Rd, Sylacauga 256-245-6500 TDD#s: 800-548-2547(V) 800-548-2546(T/A) Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm Equal Opportunity Provider/ Employer Stainless Fab Shop in need of TIG welder with experience in welding and finishing stainless equipment.

Driver’s License Required. Call M-Th 8-4:30 205-945-9654

MASONRY UNLIMITED Historical restoration, backyard ponds & waterfalls, problem water proofing, cultural stone, retaining walls & steps, architectural block, stamped concrete.

Paul (205) 544-8433 Dale (205) 238-1546 McDonald’s is Now Hiring in Chelsea, Pelham & Alabaster! Apply at www.mcalabama.com GUITAR INSTRUCTION If you possess an impassioned desire to study the guitar, I can develop your skills to levels exceeding your expectations. Michael Shaw 205-670-5020 Shake up your career!!!

Are you looking for something new and FUN? Milo’s is always looking for great managers to come join our growing and dynamic team. Apply online at miloshamburgers.com Montgomery Stockyard Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in Clanton. Call Lane at 205-389-4530. For other hauling arrangements, contact Wes in Harpersville 205-965-8657 THE MORTGAGE OUTLET, INC. •Offering Purchase/ Refinances w/CREDIT SCORES 580+ •100% CashOut & Purchase Programs •FHA Streamline–No Appraisal/Closing Cost •FHA/CONVENTIONAL/USDA/ VA Call Glenda Popwell 205-755-4577 or 1-800-365-9016 GJP@moneyoutlet.com NMLS #7371/AL#50594 Myer Place, Columbiana 2 br-1 bath with laundry. Now taking applications.

669-6120 or 369-0015 Class-A CDL DriverDry Bulk/PneumaticBirmingham,AL Must be 25+, have clean

driving record, two-years tractor/trailer experience. Will train drivers on tank. Good benefits-almost all drivers home everynight.

Contact Keith 205-438-4959 Production / Manufacturing Vance, Alabama Starting pay: $12.00 – $14.50 /hr.

• Have 2 years+ Production/ Manufacturing experience.

• Have Recently Lived in Alabama at least 2 years.

• Have A High School Diploma or GED. • Are at least 18 years old.

Complete your application on line at www.naonsite.com Immediate OpeningPT/FT Employee for Medical Office- Alabaster. Must be willing to learn new skills and live in vicinity. Email resume: personal4@charter.net or fax: 205-664-9689 NuSteel Fabricators Inc. looking for skilled, selfmotivated structural fitters.

Must have prior experience with structural steel/ability to read blueprints. Pay based on knowledge/skill. Apply at 809 First Road, Childersburg, AL. Call 256-378-0880 or email LFranklin@nusteelfab.com Manufacturing/Assembly positions available in Calera area. Full time hours, all shifts available. Call today 205-267-3910 A Peace of Mind In Home Care Do you need a caregiver?

24Hr/Companion/Sitter/ Personal Care/Respite Care/ Specialized Care Private Pay/ Long-term Care Insurance/ Veteran’s Benefits. We are a Non-medical Company (205) 671-5102 Fostering Saves Lives!

Short term or long term, open your heart and home to a homeless pet.

Shelby Humane Society 205-669-3916

Class A CDL Drivers Needed Immediately 3 Yrs Min Driving History With Dump Trailer Experience *$1000 Retention Bonus *Local Hauling *Home Nights APPLY ONLINE: perdidotrucking.com Perdido Trucking Service, LLC 251.470.0355 CDL CLASS-A AND CDL CLASS-B MAIL DRIVERS NEEDED •LOCAL BIRMINGHAM ROUTES •CLEAN 5 YEAR MVR •GREAT PAY PLUS BENEFITS •VERY NICE EQUIPMENT CALL 904-824-2007 OR EMAIL USPFS@OUTLOOK.COM HUGHES NET • Gen4 High-Speed Satellite Internet Is Available Where You Live!

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Call 800-266-4409 www.pbsinternet.com Quality Correctional Health Care has several nursing opportunities in Columbiana and Pell City.

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Montevallo Main Level Living 4BR/2BA Home, over 2,500 sf.

MLS# 630885 $199,500 Call Linda Brooks Remax First Choice 205-249-5867 Professional Sitter w/18 yrs experience in healthcare.

Excellent people skills.

Enjoy helping people.

Duties/exp include: Personal hygiene, light housekeeping, etc. Will consider live-in.

Rent-A-Sitter 205-253-4320.

WE WILL REMOVE ANYTHING FROM YOUR BUSINESS OR HOME... FROM FRONT YARD TO BACKYARD FROM ATTIC TO GARAGE 205-810-5829

The Salvation Army Alabaster is Hiring Seasonal Bell Ringers for Christmas for Both Shelby and Chilton Counties. Duration of employment will be from November 1st-December 24th. Applicants must be 18 years or older. A driver’s license is helpful but not required. Interested applicants can contact Captain Rufus McDowell at (205) 663-7105 starting October 6th, to apply.

Salvation Army Bi-Weekly Auction • 1401 FL Shuttlesworth Dr, Bham.

Used electronics, furniture, equipment, bric-a-brac. Fee $4-$5. Public welcome! Call for details: (205) 252-8151 Pelham’s best kept secret!

Apartments are leasing fast so visit us today: 205-663-1101 or meadowwoodapts.info St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Hiring for Outpatient Surgery Center • Surgical Technicians • Scrub Technicians • Experienced RNs 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Hoover, AL 35242 Apply at www.stvhs.com/careers.asp IMMEDIATE POSITIONS!!!!!

Need 5 motivated workers to replace 5 lazy ones! Loaders, assistant manager, customer service positions, sales reps.

Need valid DL. No experience neccesary. Long hours, but very competitive pay. Call Drew (205) 490-1003 or (404) 723-1322

TaylorMade Transportation Hiring CDL Drivers for Flatbed Regional Division! BCBS Insurance After 30 Days. To apply call: (334) 366-2269 or email: s.smith@taylormadeinc.com TEMP FORCE HIRING NOW: Assembly and Inspection!

Childersburg & Vincent.

Full Time. 1st and 2nd Shifts.

Entry Level OK! Apply at TempForce: (256) 245-8367 www.tempforcejobs.com Stable Hand Position • North Shelby County • To apply, call 205-991-9720 or 205-531-1355 Full Time w/Benefits Monday-Friday 6:00 am-2:30 pm Landscape Position for Gated Community in North Shelby Co. Call (205) 296-2329 or (205) 991-4653 for directions & information.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS CDL-A Driver With DUMP EXPERIENCE To pull Frameless Dump Trailers – 2 years T/T experience, safe driving record and good employment history required.

•Paid Uniforms •Paid Boot Allowance •Paid Safety Bonus •Paid Vacation •Matching 401K •BC/BS, Life, Dental, S/T &L/T Disability Insurance •Direct Deposit Call Valerie: 800-749-5552 or apply online at www.walpoleinc.com EOE/DFWP NOW HIRING CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS $5000 Sign-On Bonus 3-years experience/ Hazmat Endorsement required. Excellent benefit package: 401K, PTO/paid holidays, Insurance. Call Mary: 979-413-2140 or 979-413-2192 jobs@westernintl.com

Dr. Robert F Bradford Jr. is proud to announce the opening of Toothbud Dentistry, in Calera. Medicaid accepted. Call and schedule your appointment today!

(205) 668-7766

$5000 SIGN-ON BONUS! HIRING CDL TEAM A DRIVER Apply online: www. westernintl.com Or Contact Corporate: Western International Gas & Cylinders 979-413-2140 or 979-413-2192 (EOE)

Hiring Professional Flatbed/RGN Truck Drivers. $5,000 sign on bonus. 2 years of Flatbed or RGN experience required. Highly competitive percentage based pay. michael@usspecialized.com Call (205) 763-1090

Whiteline Express, LTD is Hiring Qualified Regional &OTR Class A CDL Drivers!

Great Home Time! Contact the Recruiting Department at 888-560-9644 or online www.wl-express.com

CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock.

Alabaster/ Pelham Call Stephen (205) 663-2822

MANUFACTURED HOMES MOBILE HOMES with land.

Ready to move in. Owner financing with approved credit. 3 bdrm., 2 bath.

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Super Service has NEW Southeast regional truck driving jobs & opportunities that offer weekly home time & better pay! See more at: driveforsuperservice.com

Become a Dental Asst. in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website www. capstonedentalassisting.com or call (205) 561-8118 and get your career started!

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT TODAY! World Heritage www.whhosts.com 1-800-888-9040 or 404-307-8830 info@world-heritage.org Painters Needed!

Minimum 3 years experience w/new residential painting, dependable transportation, clean appearance. Must be Drug/Alcohol free. References Required. Also Quality Subcontractors w/Own Equipment. 205-621-2627

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why I love Hoover

‘The wonderful people of Hoover have welcomed me with open arms, and for that, I am truly grateful.’

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ne word people won’t hear Trisston Wright Burrows say is “can’t.” This Prattville native was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and was the first student with a disability to be mainstreamed in first through 12th grade in the Autauga County School System.

She moved to Hoover about nine years ago and married her husband, Brian, in 2008 at Aldridge Gardens. Burrows serves as a Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and is the marketing and public relations manager at Moore Coal Company, Inc. Q: What’s your favorite part about your job?

A: My favorite part about my job is enhancing the visibility of Moore Coal Company within the Greater Birmingham Area. I am blessed with the opportunity to meet with wonderful people and businesses in our community that we want to align with and serve. Plus, I get to work with my sweet hubby, who is vice president of administration at Moore Coal Company.

Q: What was the best part about being Ms. Wheelchair America/Alabama 2005?

A: My understanding of disability issues and my dedication to help level the playing field for the 54 million Americans who have disabilities was deepened. Throughout my travels, personal appearances, presentations 82

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and interactions with local and state governmental entities, I remained focused on bringing an awareness of the unique and extraordinary abilities of people with disabilities.

Q: What advice would you give to others with disabilities?

A: My advice to anyone — who has a disability or not — is to be extraordinary. That is to go beyond what is ordinary or usual.

Q: I saw you enjoy creating artwork.

Where do you get the inspiration for your pieces?

A: I am drawn to the beauty, serenity and tranquility of nature. I believe miracles are all around us, and nature is certainly no exception. I view nature as God’s canvas, and I try to recreate this simple but exquisite beauty in my artwork.

Q: Why do you love Hoover?

A: The wonderful people of Hoover have welcomed me with open arms, and for that, I am truly grateful. I cherish all of the friendships and special memories I have made here so far.

Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?

A: I love spending time with my sweet hubby. Whether it’s relaxing at home, cooking one of our “gourmet” meals or on one of our traveling adventures, we truly enjoy life together.

Q: Who is your role model?

A: Throughout my life, I have been blessed with many positive role models. My family has always encouraged me to do my very best, and that’s exactly what I’ve tried to do! n