Hoover's Magazine April 2016

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Acts of Love

Lifeline opens homes and hearts in Hoover

Bohemian Bliss

Boutique offers funky and fashionable pieces

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Puppy Love Find treats for you and your pets The term “dog lover” probably isn’t strong enough for me. My two pooches, Sprinkles and Teddyoso, are like my (spoiled) children and go everywhere with me.

It was on one of our excursions where we found Allison WhitfieldSmith’s Fetch, a treat truck for dogs.

She offers a variety of goodies including decorated bones, cupcakes, smoothies and cookies. It didn’t take long for my pups to become addicted to her ice cream — especially the maple bacon flavor.

She brings the truck to local dog parks, events and private parties. Fetch is the perfect solution for people like me who want to treat their dogs to something special. Read more about Fetch on page 16.

And when you want to treat yourself, The Birmingham Candy Company has you covered. This Hoover business bakes homemade goodies like southern pralines, pecan paws, truffles and candy apples. These mouth-watering desserts

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are sure to bring out the child in you.

And the couple who makes the candy, Wayne and Cassie Bolden, are just as sweet.

Check out this company on page 42 — just be prepared for your sweet tooth to kick in.

Another way to pamper yourself is with a new outfit or accessory, and Angelia Darty’s Bohemian Bliss boutique is the one-stop shop for just that. She recently opened the storefront to offer women affordable, yet stylish, pieces.

I met Darty at the Hoover High School Christmas Bazaar last year, and her passion for fashion and people was definitely evident. She’s the perfect person to help you pick out an outfit or even a gift. Read her story starting on page 30.

The best treat for me is being able to meet local people, like everyone in this issue, who are making a difference in

the community. If you know of a person or business we should feature — or just want to let us know how we’re doing — email or message me on social media. n

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FEATURES 16

Treat Truck Fetch offers tasty, unique snacks for dogs

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Acts of Love Lifeline opens hearts and homes for local families

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22 ARTS & CULTURE 8 Spicing Up Lunch

Hoover nutrition managers learn from professional chef

RECREATION 12 Taking Aim

Precision Tactical opens firearm store in Hoover

FEATURES 16 Treat Truck

Fetch offers tasty, unique snacks for dogs

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30 FASHION 30 Free Spirit

Bohemian Bliss captures the gypsy style in shoppers

HEALTH & BEAUTY 35 Maximize Options Four ways to make the most of urgent care

EDUCATION 36 Snippets

Acts of Love Lifeline opens hearts and homes for local families

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What’s going on in Hoover education and beyond

FOOD & DINING 42 Candy Company Homemade treats every sweet tooth will crave

SPECIAL SECTION 49 Chamber of

Commerce See the newly elected and installed 2016 Board of Directors

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Spicing up lunch Hoover nutrition managers learn from professional chef

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orget your assumptions about school lunch. With choices from Asian-inspired dishes to home-style meals, the Hoover City Schools lunch menu looks more gourmet than cafeteria.

Each day, the HCS Child Nutrition Program staff works hard to create tasty and nutritious meals for the school system’s nearly 14,000 students.

And making school lunch is no easy task.

The job requires preparing food for a large number of students from a menu that appeals to a wide range of tastes, all while adhering to strict federal

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nutrition regulations.

“Child Nutrition Programs are regulated programs,” says HCS Director of Child Nutrition Melinda Bonner. “Calories, fat, sodium, the components we use, they all have to meet (federal requirements).”

Children don’t always like to eat what’s good for them, so the CNP staff often thinks outside of the box to create kid-approved and federal regulation-approved meals.

On Jan. 28, Chef Garrett Berdan stopped by the CNP managers’ monthly meeting at Spain Park High School to demonstrate more ways to spice up school lunch. HCS won the free demonstration at a National School Nutrition Conference, Bonner explains.

Berdan is a professional chef and registered

dietitian based in Oregon. He has experience in numerous facets of the culinary industry, but his specialty is K-12 nutrition.

In 2011, he was honored by the White House as a Champion of Change for his work with school nutrition programs and the Chefs Move to Schools initiative.

“Food can be as nutritious as possible, but who’s going to eat it if it doesn’t taste good?”

Berdan asks. “With flavor...you can help build variety in your menus.”

Berdan discussed a range of ingredients that can create a “craveable taste” without sacrificing nutrition. For example, Berdan suggested replacing salt with low-sodium soy sauce or a teriyaki glaze. “(You can) heighten the taste without

ABOVE: Chef Garrett Berdan taught Hoover’s Child Nutrition Program staff how to create healthy, tasty meals for students.

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Recipe for Success The nutrition standard for school meals is constantly evolving to ensure students have access to healthier food options. Here’s a look at what all those guidelines include, according to the Hoover City Schools’ site: Milk must be 1 percent or nonfat, and all flavored milk must be nonfat. All grains offered must be whole grain-rich.

Schools are required to serve larger portions of fruits and vegetables, and students must take at least one fruit or vegetable serving per meal. Lunches must include dark green vegetables, orange/ red vegetables and legumes at least once a week. No more than 1/3 of the calories in the lunch should come from fat — less than 10 percent from saturated fat.

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“Food can be as nutritious as possible, but who’s

going to eat it if it doesn’t taste good? With flavor... you can help build variety in your menus.”

— Chef Garrett Berdan having to throw salt at the food,” Berdan says.

CNP managers tasted three Asian-inspired dishes Berdan created and flavored with sauces.

Berdan served a sweet and savory Asian chicken pizza, layered with preservative-free orange sauce and a touch of sriracha sauce; a fantastic “fried” rice mixed with fresh ginger and topped with an option of tofu or chicken; and sweet potatoes roasted with a reduced

sodium teriyaki sauce glaze.

“I’ve seen school kids really enjoying sweet potatoes,” Berdan says. “A hint of teriyaki glaze (gives) it flavor, a little saltiness.”

Each CNP manager received recipes for the three dishes Berdan served, along with recipes for two additional dishes. “(He’s) sharing some wonderful recipes we can incorporate into our menus,” Bonner says, noting Berdan’s tips, tricks and recipes can be applied to HCS menus right away. n

FROM LEFT: The staff received recipes for the three dishes they tasted.

Berdan is a professional chef and registered dietitian based in Oregon.

Everyone enjoyed some of his dishes during the meeting.

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Straight Shooter

Precision Tactical offers custom weapons and friendly atmosphere WRITTEN BY GRACE THORNTON PHOTOS BY PRECISION TACTICAL ARMS COMPANY

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ard Lewis just wants his store to be a safe space — and not appear daunting because it’s a heavy-weapons shop.

“Sometimes, people can be intimidated when they see all these custom high-end weapons,” says Lewis, president of Precision Tactical Arms Company. The business just opened a new storefront in Hoover off of PAGE 12: Precision South Shades Crest Road and has another Tactical Arms Company specializes in weapons store in Crestview, Fla. “But what we’re really manufacturing and customization. They hold careful not to do is push anybody away. We want to make people feel comfortable in our two-gun challenges.

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ABOVE: Customers can And that’s exactly how customers say they find weapons for hunting and protection. They have feel, says Stef Carter, who helps run the new locations in Hoover and Hoover shop.

Crestview, Fla. The store “It’s very welcoming — everyone is a Certified Cerakote comments on it,” Carter says. applicator.

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He says he feels it’s true because that’s what drew him into the tactical weapons business in the first place. Carter was welcomed to the team by Lewis and his colleagues at Precision Tactical.

“It was me meeting them that got me into it,” recalls Carter, a Hoover resident who graduated from Oak Mountain High School. “I spent some time with them down in Florida at the other store, and I knew I wanted to do more with them.”

He also found he really liked tactical shooting.

“It’s a way to relax, and when you get that right load and that perfect shot and beat your best friend at it, it’s a lot of fun,” Carter says.

Now, he gets to welcome people into the Hoover location just like Lewis and others welcomed him in at the Florida one.

Precision Tactical in Hoover is already open for business, with its grand opening set for March 25-26.

“We like to shoot, and we like to teach others to do what we do,” Carter says. “We do a lot of custom gun work — like your signature or initials engraved on it, or your choice of color.”

Lewis says that’s what makes the company different.

“We do sell guns out of the box like any other regular gun shop, but what sets us apart is that we can customize all of the weapons,” he says. “We build our own and modify our own.”

The weapons cater to the tactical and accomplished shooter, but the shop welcomes newbies too, he says.

“Our staff has a pretty extensive knowledge of everything, so we can help the experts all the way to the newest rookie shooter,” Lewis says. “Generally speaking, we can answer most questions confidently.”

The source of that “pretty extensive knowledge” is the Precision Tactical staff ’s background — most have law enforcement or military experience, Lewis says. The company builds weapons for those groups, too.

“We deal very closely with the Green Berets and law enforcement,” he says.

Lewis, who spends half his time in Florida and half his time at the Hoover store, started — Ward Lewis Precision Tactical in Florida three years ago out of a love for the sport.

“I’m a civilian pilot and business owner, but I’ve always been a gun enthusiast, so starting the company made sense for me,” he explains.

After coming up to Alabama repeatedly to be involved in local competitions, he decided it was time to start the Hoover location. They’re working to set up contracts with some local law enforcement currently like the ones they have in Florida.

The Hoover store also has some demo days set on the books for customers to try out weapons.

It’s all meant to showcase what Precison Tactical does best — manufacturing.

“We can get you just about anything you want and at a pretty competitive price,” Lewis says. “And the results and quality are undeniable.”

Precision Tactical Arms Company is located at 3435 South Shades Crest Road. It’s open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

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“We want to

make people feel comfortable in our store.”

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Treat Truck

Fetch brings tasty snacks to dogs throughout Hoover WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON

part of it, I’d say I’d do something working with dogs,” says Whitfield-Smith, who has two rescue dogs, LuLu and Lylah.

The idea of working with dogs remained ustomer thank yous come in the only a dream until an idea began to take form of tail wags and slobbery ABOVE LEFT: Owners can kisses for Allison Whitfield-Smith shape. Whitfield-Smith remembered seeing share a drink with their an ice cream truck for sale on the way to her — and she wouldn’t have it any dog with non-alcoholic Bowser Beer. ABOVE in-laws’ home. Then, she watched a news other way.

RIGHT: Pepper enjoyed a segment about food truck businesses in New After leaving the corporate world, tasty birthday cake from York — including one truck that sold treats Whitfield-Smith wanted to find something the Fetch truck. RIGHT: Residents can find the to dogs. new that she would enjoy.

Fetch truck at dog parks, “I jokingly said to my husband, ‘I could “When people would ask me what I would private parties and other do that,’” she recalls. “It became one idea I do if I didn’t have to worry about the money local events.

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couldn’t talk myself out of.”

With no dog treat trucks in the state, she began seriously looking into details in January of 2015, eventually buying the ice cream truck. And by last July, the Fetch dog treat truck was created.

“For many, our dogs aren’t just pets: They are a part of the family,” she says. “People get themselves and their kids treats, and many want to do the same for their dogs.”

She takes her truck to dog parks, local events and even private parties. She recently helped one lucky pooch, Pepper, celebrate her second birthday with a personalized cake, ice cream and other treats for the doggie guests.

There was plenty of tail-wagging fun for the pets and their owners.

There are different packages for private parties, including gift bags, a six-pack of Bowser Beer with the dog’s photos on it and a personalized cake. Pet owners can also order birthday cakes and have them hand delivered.

In addition to birthday parties, she also brings the truck to events like customer — Allison Whitfield-Smith appreciation days at vet clinics and offices with “Bring Your Dog to Work” days. “I’m open to going to any pet-friendly event,” Whitfield-Smith says.

Whitfield-Smith will also be bringing the Fetch truck to the Market at Pepper Place this year, which has led her to make some changes to her treats.

Since she mainly offered treats from other sources like local bakeries in the beginning, she began creating recipes, baking and decorating the dog goodies herself (a requirement of Pepper Place).

She offers cupcakes, Auburn- and Alabama-themed bones, cake pops, nonalcoholic Bowser Beer and ice cream, which is her most popular item.

Ice cream flavors include maple bacon, peanut butter and carob. “They just eat it up,”

“They just

eat it up.”

TOP LEFT: She bakes dog treats like cupcakes and cookies. LEFT: Whitfield-Smith brings her treat truck to dog birthday parties and other events. BOTTOM LEFT: The Fetch menu includes ice cream, smoothies and bakery items for dogs.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: She takes the truck to dog parks, local events and private parties. Pepper greets the guests at her birthday party. Pets can show their team spirit with these treats. Allison Whitfield-Smith opened the Fetch Treat Truck in July 2015. Pet owners can throw birthday parties for their four-legged friends.

she says of the ice cream.

The treats use human-grade ingredients, so owners can even try a taste if they please. The cakes taste like banana bread and are sweetened with honey and applesauce, she says. There are also grain-free options for pets with diet restrictions.

“I want to offer quality products,” she says. “Although they are treats, they are healthy treats. I feel good about that.”

She says her favorite part about running the treat truck business is meeting all of the dogs and their owners.

“I see so many different kinds of dogs and personalities,” Whitfield-Smith says. “I enjoy talking with people, too. I can definitely relate to dog owners. It’s a

great mix for me.”

While her main focus is on creating treats for dogs, she doesn’t leave out feline friends. Whitfield-Smith also offers some salmon bits for owners to treat their cats.

She supports local rescue groups through Fetch and plans to become more involved with them in the future.

The Fetch treat truck will be at the eCO Credit Union Foundation Charity Trail Run & Doggie Dash April 9 and Mutt Strut on April 16. She also posts when she will be at dog parks on her site and social media pages.

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features

Forever Families Lifeline shows Christ’s love to children and mothers in need

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Lifeline offers adoption, foster and orphan services. There are children in the United States and abroad who need loving families.

In 2015, 1,062 families received counseling, education and support through Lifeline’s post adoption team. The Lifeline home office is in Hoover on Rocky Ridge Road.

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WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTOS BY ALABAMA BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOMES & FAMILY MINISTRIES AND CONTRIBUTED

for many, they are part of God’s plan for their lives: “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed,” Psalm 82:3.

Those instructions helped build the ometimes, the greatest act of love is foundation of Hoover’s Lifeline Children’s the hardest. Mothers give up their Services. children to provide them with better “We want people to know the love of lives. Couples choose to adopt a Christ,” says Krisha Yanko, development child instead of creating one of their own. director. “We’re a relationship-based ministry.”

Families open their homes and hearts to foster Located on Rocky Ridge Road, Lifeline children. offers domestic and international adoption, These decisions are not always easy, but foster care, Crossings counseling and the (un)

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adopted program.

Crossings provides adoptive families, foster families and caregivers with encouragement and other needed resources. Their (un) adopted ministry reaches children who may not be adopted because of their age, country or other factors and equips them with life skills.

Lifeline’s Christ-centered ministries work to show children and families the love of the Heavenly Father.

“We’ve been greatly loved and adopted as children of God,” Yanko says. “It’s a beautiful picture bringing kids into the family because you’ve received so much.”

And there’s a real need for their services.

There are 153 million orphans in the world, and only about 0.5 percent of those are ever adopted, Yanko says.

Last year, Lifeline completed 27 domestic and 308 international adoptions. Their international adoption services are in more than 16 countries.

Couples who want to adopt can learn more about the process and options by attending informational meetings online and in-person

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Lifeline also helps couples adopt internationally.

in Hoover. The average wait time for a domestic adoption is two to four years.

“It’s an emotional thing for families to walk through,” she says. “It’s a journey, but it’s a beautiful journey.”

Yanko says one of the main concerns couples have about the process is the cost of adoption. The price can be $25,000 or more, so Lifeline works with organizations that provide grants to help with that burden.

“There are so many children who need families,” Yanko says. “If God has put that on couples’ hearts, they should ask if this is something the Lord might want to use to shape their family.”

Lifeline is there for families throughout the process, providing support, information and encouragement.

“The adoption journey doesn’t just start when you apply and finish when you’ve adopted,” Yanko explains. That’s why Lifeline provides counseling and other support preand post-adoption, as well. The Lifeline team also prays each morning for the families they work with.

But Lifeline is about more than helping

children and their new families. They also minister to the birth mothers.

“We are constantly trying to let women know they have an option to choose life,” Yanko says. “There’s hope in Christ and hope for the life they are carrying — whether they choose to parent or put their child up for adoption. We try to partner with crisis pregnancy centers, hospitals and other entities.”

Lifeline supports expectant mothers throughout their journey and helps them understand the adoption process.

They also offer counseling and continue to be there for them even after they deliver their babies.

They also have a maternity home called Lifeline Village in Tuscaloosa available for them if they don’t have a good home to stay in during their pregnancies.

“We are here for an eternal purpose,” Yanko says. “As long as the Lord allows us to continue to do this work, we will continue to

“We want people to

know the love of Christ.”

— Krisha Yanko

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ABOVE: People can support the ministry by praying and telling others about it. RIGHT: Lifeline exists to equip the body of Christ to manifest the Gospel to vulnerable children.

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advocate and be a voice for the fatherless.”

Not only has Lifeline changed the lives of children, birth mothers and families, but it’s also left its mark on the people involved with the ministry.

“The thing that has impacted me the most is seeing the impact on children’s lives, whether it’s through There are 153 million orphans in the world, adoption, fostering and only about 0.5 or the international percent of those are orphan care ministry,” ever adopted. says Yanko, who has worked with Lifeline for about six years. “It’s awesome seeing children being embraced and cared for by families who know and love Christ. It has blown me away: It never gets old.”

Beyond adopting or fostering children, residents can also support Lifeline by praying for their ministry, donating money and telling others about it.

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0.5% using your voice to let others know who we are and that our services exist,” Yanko says.

Lifeline also has locations in Fairhope and Huntsville, along with Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina.

For more information, visit Lifelinechild. org and follow them on Facebook, Twitter (@Lifelinechild) and Instagram (@Lifelinechild). n

the book nook

Tour, Talk and Relax The Hoover Public can sign up for these Library can seem like tours at the Circulation a large, intimidating Department of the building. Our Children’s Hoover Public Library or Department alone could call 444-7800. be its own library.

In addition to To help current patrons expanding your learn more about the knowledge of the library, library and to inform we are going to offer potential patrons of you the opportunity to what they might be enhance your appreciation Steve Knutson missing, the Circulation of foreign languages Library Specialist Department has started as our Adult Fiction Hoover Public Library taking reservations for Department is calling guided tours of the library. everyone who wants to In addition to the vast resources practice their French. available, the tour is designed to The Spanish Conversation Club highlight events, services and changes that meets on the second Tuesday due to the recent expansion and night of each month has been such renovation. a great success that we are starting a The tour begins with a short French Conversation Club. Beginners PowerPoint presentation on the to fluent French conversationalists are growth of the library and the services welcome to practice and learn every we offer. The library provides free third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. on the refreshments to those signed up for Library Plaza. For more information, the tour, and up to 20 people can call 444-7820. register to attend each tour. All tour If talks and tours are too much, participants receive an informational relaxing and coloring may be just what packet of flyers that are available you need. Our Nonfiction Department throughout the library, free EZ print is hosting Color and Chill events. card (to be used anytime they print All of the coloring supplies will be or copy documents at the library), provided by the library: All you need bookmark calendar highlighting is your “childlike” enthusiasm, as these events for adults and children, lanyard events are for teens and adults only. If and bag. you are interested, call 444-7840. n Previous tours have been on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. (Oct. 19 Steve Knutson is the library specialist and Nov. 23), but future plans include at the Hoover Public Library. Visit having a tour during the day. You Hooverlibrary.org for more information.

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Container Gardening Workshop Sunday, April 3, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

(Rain Date: Sunday, April 10) Instructor: Elise Bogdanchik, Professional Container and Garden Designer $40 Members/$48 Non Members (Includes all materials) Workshop Limited to 20 Registration Deadline: March 28 Register at aldridgegardens.com It’s time to design and plant your spring and summer containers! Instructor Elise Bogdanchik will share her horticultural expertise so you’ll be able to master the art of creating your own beautiful containers. Join us for this fun workshop, and you will walk away with a lovely 10” terra cotta planter you have made yourself for your deck, patio, or porch.

Don’t miss our new azalea trail! Over 225 native azaleas are featured along the lake’s edge in the wooded area between the house and the dam.

These wonderfully fragrant azaleas include different varieties that will bloom from mid spring to mid summer and are planted so that their lovely flowers will be reflected in the lake.

Summer Camps Aldridge Gardens Summer Camp registration is in full swing. For children entering Kindergarten through fourth grade, day camps in June will run from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Monday through Friday. Camps include American Girls, Engineering FUNdamentals, Construction in Nature, and Outdoor Makers. All teachers have Alabama Certification in Education.

For more information and to register, visit aldridgegardens.com.

VENUES AT ALDRIDGE GARDENS Aldridge Gardens has both indoor and outdoor venues for all types of parties, weddings, and corporate events. We will help make your affair a special event to remember!

For more information, call 205.682.8019 ext. 6 or visit aldridgegardens.com.

In the Gallery: Artist Randy Seay Meet the Artist Reception: Monday April 11, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Propagators’ private reception with the artist 5:00 –6:00 p.m.

3530 Lorna Road | Hoover, Alabama 35216 • 205-682-8019 • www.aldridgegardens.com • info@aldridgegardens.com

Veterans Memorial Arbor Progress Come see how the Veterans Memorial Arbor is progressing!

The cast iron columns and arches are going up over the dam, and stonework for the seating and ceremonial areas will soon begin. We plan to dedicate the Veterans Memorial Arbor the week of Veterans Day Arches and columns for the new Veterans Memorial Arbor were delivered in February. this November.

The cast iron arbor features a Frank Lloyd You can still Wright inspired design. honor veterans or those who are currently serving our country by making donations toward its construction. For more information, go to aldridgegardens.com.

Also, Vettes4Vets, a 501©3 nonprofit organization, is sponsoring a “D-Day Remembered” Paris and Normandy cruise, set for June 1 – 8, 2017, and a portion of funds raised through this cruise will go toward supporting the Veterans Memorial Arbor. For more information about the cruise contact: Patricia Ryel, Ryel World Travel, (205) 994-3030, pryel@cruiseone.com or www.ryelworldtravel.com.

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Free Spirit WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON

Bohemian Bliss captures the gypsy style in shoppers

She began with a jewelry boutique online toward the end of last year. Her customer base and site quickly grew, and Darty began selling n arrowhead necklace, fringe apparel online, as well. dress or a pair of faux suede In addition to her online store, Darty also booties can help someone took her trendy pieces to local shows to build stand out from the crowd and her brand. It was during these events that she showcase her style. Women can now find constantly got asked if she had a storefront. these unique pieces and more at Angelia So, she started the process of finding the Darty’s Bohemian Bliss boutique. perfect location, and that’s when she came Darty has experience doing hair, makeup across the spot in Hoover’s Lee Branch and even direct sales, but she knew she wanted Shopping Center on U.S. 280. to have her own business one day. And with “The area has a lot of new stuff coming and an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for is really growing,” Darty says. “I was blessed fashion, she knew where to start. with the opportunity to open a storefront.”

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She held the grand opening for Bohemian Bliss on Feb. 12, which had a special meaning for Darty. That was her mother’s birthday, so the date seemed like the perfect time to launch the storefront since her mother passed away last October.

While her customers can now come to the store, try on outfits, talk with Darty and just enjoy the atmosphere, they can still purchase items on her online store, which is run by her husband, Jon. The boutique carries a variety of pieces and styles that encompass the free-spirit mindset associated with being bohemian, she says.

Like the store’s slogan says, it is “capturing the gypsy in you.”

“I’m not scared to step outside of the box,” she says. “I want the store to be fashionable yet funky. The clothes and accessories are for women who want to stand out from the crowd.”

Bohemian Bliss carries clothing like pants, dresses and tops, along with shoes. There are also plus-size tops and bottoms. The boutique’s accessories include hats, bracelets, cuffs, earrings, necklaces, rings and handbags.

Currently, her shoes are the most popular pieces, including Bella Marie faux suede booties, Sbicca Maestro and Sbicca Pitch.

There are also several eclectic gift items including clutches, makeup erasers, bag charms and the Color Switch, which allows women to quickly switch between eye shadow colors on their brushes.

She says she hopes her customers not only find unique pieces at the shop, but she also wants everything to be affordable. Besides the shoes, she says she tries to keep all of the pieces below $60 — making it possible for shoppers to come and get a full outfit for $100.

“When I would go shopping, I just wanted

FROM FAR LEFT: The boutique has several different types of arrowhead necklaces.

Bohemian Bliss has clothes, jewelry, shoes and other trendy accessories. There are clothes for every style.

Customers can find a complete outfit for $100.

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to have something cool to wear without spending a fortune on it,” Darty says. “I’m trying to keep that in mind when choosing what to carry in the store.”

She constantly watches trends, follows fashion bloggers and keeps her eye on celebrityinspired pieces to give her customers a wide variety of trendy items.

But Bohemian Bliss’s unique, free-spirit style isn’t the only thing that sets it apart.

Darty’s dedication to customer service and her passion for building relationships will also

keep customers coming back.

Her commitment to relationships is why she handwrites cards to every customer who purchases something from her online store.

“I like customer interaction” Darty says. “I’m not a behind-the-scenes type of person. I just love helping people, — Angelia Darty like picking out outfits with them.”

The boutique’s atmosphere is also one-of-akind, she adds.

“It will look nothing like any store in Birmingham,” she says. “It’s so funky and fun.”

“I want the store to be

fashionable yet funky.”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The store has a funky and fashionable style. Customers can really bring out their gypsy side with these necklaces. There’s an array of stylish and comfortable shoes. Angelia Darty opened Bohemian Bliss in the Lee Branch Shopping Center in February. There are also plus-size options.

Several of the cuffs feature turquoise stones.

Bohemian Bliss’s jewelry can complete any outfit.

There are a wide variety of necklaces, such as fringe, beaded, tassel and ornate ones.

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LEFT: The shop’s shoes are the most popular items. BELOW: The shop’s jewelry and fur pom pom key and bag charms make for good gift items.

She hopes to grow the store and hire a team of young women down the road who can also participate in fashion shows that will raise awareness for local charities and causes.

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Birmingham and maybe even Tuscaloosa, her hometown, in the future.

Located in the Lee Branch Shopping Center, Bohemian Bliss is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and is closed on Sunday.

For more information, visit Shopbohemianbliss.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram. n

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Maximize Options

Four ways to get the most from your urgent care

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he opening of the St. Vincent’s Urgent Care center just off U.S. Highway 280 provides new options for area residents to receive nonemergency, walk-in care from St. Vincent’s Health System. Conceived as an after-hours center, this new addition to the St. Vincent’s One Nineteen campus is open 1 to 9 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Although urgent care has become a familiar concept to most area residents, many people don’t fully understand the best way to utilize these facilities. Here are four suggestions for maximizing urgent care usage:

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hospital emergency room.

2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CARE

St. Vincent’s Urgent Care has been designed to address the concerns primary care doctors’ offices accommodate. Those might include respiratory-related infections, tummy troubles or minor injuries. Although doctors’ offices are ideal for such care, they aren’t always open. And by the time a patient recognizes their need and makes a call, the office may be booked. And while St. Vincent’s Urgent Care is designed to address immediate concerns, it will also provide access to the entire St. Vincent’s physicians’ network, connecting 1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE patients with chronic conditions to primary or specialty care physicians Some patients head to emergency who can help manage those concerns. rooms for sore throats, minor cuts 3. CHOOSE TO BE PREPARED that may need stitches and other minor injuries and illnesses that are best treated in a primary care office Prepared patients don’t necessarily or urgent care location after-hours. expect to need an urgent care facility, These patients will usually pay more but they know what to do if a need and wait longer for emergency room arises. Just as you already carry your treatment than they would have in a insurance card with you, if you walk-in urgent care facility. Of course, ask ahead about what your health if you suspect a threat to life or limb, insurance plan provides, you won’t be your destination should always be the surprised by what is covered, or not

covered, in an after-hours visit. Such prep not only shortens waits, but also offers more accurate information for physicians.

4. CHOOSE TO BE INFORMED As walk-in medical offices open on virtually every street corner, it’s important to know that not every immediate care facility is the same. St. Vincent’s Urgent Care is an extension of St. Vincent’s Health System. In view of that longstanding reputation, this facility not only includes certified laboratories and diagnostics capabilities, ranging from x-rays to EKG, but is also accredited by the Urgent Care Association of America, the industry’s trade association that evaluates scope of practice, patient safety and quality of care.

St. Vincent’s Urgent Care on the One Nineteen campus is now open and located at 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Suite 108. For more information, visit Stvurgentcare.com. n Stephanie Holderby is the executive director of St. Vincent’s One Nineteen and vice president of operations for the St. Vincent’s Ambulatory Healthcare Network.

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Father-daughter dance a success Fathers and daughters from the Prince of Peace parish and school packed the church’s Deasy Hall for the immensely popular annual fatherdaughter dance on Jan. 29. This year marked the 10th consecutive year of this event at POP. For the past two

SMCS athletes sign letters of intent Shades Mountain Christian School congratulated Dylan Pausic and Harrison Boozer in signing letters of intent in 2016 National Signing Day. Dylan Pausic has accepted a scholarship from the University of South Alabama and will run cross country and track. Dylan is currently the state champion in ASHAA 1A/2A Cross Country and Indoor Track 1600 and 3200. He is an honors student with a 4.0 GPA. Dylan is the son of Frank and Donda Pausic and lives in Pleasant Grove.

Harrison Boozer has accepted a scholarship from Lawson State Community College and will play baseball. He is an honors student with a 3.70 GPA. Harrison is the son of James and Andrea Boozer and lives in Bessmer.

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years, it was a sellout at about 250 guests.

Fathers attending the dance for the first time were initiated with the “YMCA dance” tradition. As DJ Jerry Dichiara blasted the Village People’s well-known song, the newbies were

given various hats and brought front and center to dance.

In addition to 10 years of memories and fun, the dance has generated thousands of dollars — all donated to the Amelia Center and Prince of Peace.

Bill to give rights to parents Alabama Rep. Matt Fridy (R-Montevallo) filed House Bill 112 Feb. 10, which would amend the Alabama Constitution to provide that parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, care and custody of their children, if approved.

Although that fundamental right is presently protected by U.S. Supreme Court decisions interpreting the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, the Alabama Constitution does not include an explicit provision relating to the fundamental rights of parents to raise their children without undue government interference.

“As a father of five, I stand in unity with parents across the State of Alabama who believe that it is our fundamental, God-given right to raise our children without fear of

unwarranted government intrusion and interference,” Fridy says. “To that end, I think it’s critical to provide the citizens of Alabama the opportunity to declare that our Constitution must protect the rights of parents.”

If House Bill 112 is enacted by the legislature and approved by a vote of the people, Alabama would join a growing list of states that have enshrined the fundamental rights of parents in their state laws, such as Arizona, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Virginia.

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Ladies hear etiquette tips Members of the Greystone Ladies Club left their February luncheon with a better understanding of theatre etiquette and dining Martin etiquette in foreign countries.

Kathie Martin, founder and president of The Etiquette School of Birmingham, gave the ladies tips on how to enjoy theatre outings while also respecting others and the performers.

Martin’s tips covered punctuality, what to do if one is late arriving and when applause is appropriate.

“Once the performance has begun, try to take a code of silence,” Martin says. “No running conversation.” The silence includes turning off cell phones, she adds.

Regarding dining in other countries, Martin suggested studying a country’s customs prior to going and following them as closely as possible, especially when dining with one or more native residents.

“Show courtesy to the country where you are,” Martin says.

“Before going to a country, look up what their customs are.”

She talked about the proper use of different utensils — chopsticks, for example — and how to approach a meal in which dishes are shared among all diners.

Martin closed with a brief overview of times and traditions related to tea, particularly in England.

SMS donates for Kindness Week Simmons Middle School celebrated Kindness Week Feb. 1-5. While students at Simmons are always encouraged to be kind, this week is set aside each year to make students and teachers more intentional with their thoughts and actions.

The school raised more than $2,200 in one day to help sponsor a child in the Magic Moments network who has a life-threatening illness. In this yearlong fundraiser, more than $5,000

has been raised to give one special child a “Magic Moment” to last a lifetime.

In addition, more than 200 blankets and 750 jackets and coats were donated throughout the week by students to be distributed to area homeless shelters.

Also, more than 1,000 cans were collected in a one-day canned food drive that helps to stock area food banks.

Scarlett Walker takes the stage again You may remember Scarlett Walker as Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen 2010 or as Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama 2012. Now a senior at the University of Alabama, the Oak Mountain High School graduate has taken her talent to the theatre as an actress.

From Feb. 16-20, Walker took the stage alongside Broadway and other professional actors in the UA Theatre and Dance presentation of “The Countess of Storyville.”

The musical is set in turn of the century New Orleans and is currently in development for Broadway.

“This is definitely very hands on, it’s a hands-on experience,” says UA

Theatre and Dance Marketing and PA Manager Jamie Schor.

The production gave current Alabama students a taste of life as a professional actor. Student auditions were held in April 2015. Students cast for the play were held to the same standards as the professional actors, spending hours practicing and rehearsing each day to perfect the performance.

Walker plans to continue acting after graduation and has aspirations to perform on Broadway. Although she participated in both choir and dance through high school, Walker didn’t discover her love of theatre until college.

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Tablescapes to benefit local shelter Hannah Home Shelby Auxiliary’s annual spring fundraiser benefiting a local shelter will feature Sister Schubert’s founder and CEO Patricia Barnes as keynote speaker.

The 2016 HHSA Spring Tablescapes Luncheon will be held April 6 at Metro Church of God in Hoover to raise money for King’s Home Shelby, a Christcentered shelter for women and children fleeing domestic abuse and other problematic circumstances.

Barnes, also known as Sister Schubert, will speak about her baking company, and signed copies of her memoir cookbook, “Celebrations of the Heart,” will be available for purchase.

Tables decorated to reflect a wide variety of themes will be on display, and attendees may cast cash “votes” for their favorite tables to determine the Tablescape winner. Proceeds from table votes, a silent auction and event ticket sales go toward operational expenses at King’s Home Shelby.

“It’s really amazing to see the level of creativity that goes into these Tablescapes,” Auxiliary President Janie Dollar wrote in a press release.

Doors open at 10 a.m. for attendees to view the Tablescapes and to bid on silent auction items until 11:45 a.m. Guests will be seated at each table for a catered lunch and the keynote speech.

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Spain Park athletes go to next level Spain Park had 12 student-athletes sign letters of intent to continue their athletic careers on Feb. 3. The Jaguar signing ceremony was the largest in the county and had players from five different sports represented.

Peyton Bisso signed with the University of North Georgia to play soccer, Markell Clark signed with the Naval Academy to play football, Destini England signed with UAB to play softball, Hayden Freeman signed with Florida Southwestern State to play baseball, Chester Hutcherson signed with Tuskegee University to play football, Thomas Luther signed with the University of North

Alabama to play golf, Wade Streeter signed with Miles College to play football, Tyler Sumpter signed with Troy University to play football, Jonah Tibbs signed with Furman University to play football, Kyandi Tipler signed with Delaware State University to play softball, Chase Young signed with Lindsey Wilson College to play football and Perry Young signed with the University of Cincinnati to play football as well.

Of the 12 signees, seven signed to play football in college, two signed to play softball, one signed to play golf, one signed to play soccer and one signed to play baseball.

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Hoover police and firefighters recognized More than 300 police officials and firefighters keep Hoover safe every day.

On Feb. 17, several of these brave public safety officials were recognized at the 21st Hoover Chamber of Commerce Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year awards luncheon.

“Our employees are well trained and ready for anything that comes to the city,” Hoover Fire Chief Chuck Wingate said.

Senior Fire Inspector Richard Linn was named Hoover’s Firefighter of the Year. Linn began his career with the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service before joining the Hoover Fire Department in December 1993.

Wingate noted Linn’s willingness to help fellow firefighters and dedication to spreading fire prevention information.

Capt. Tim Lawson was named Hoover’s Firefighter Paramedic of the year. Lawson joined the Hoover Fire Department in March 1999, was promoted to lieutenant in February 2010 and was promoted to captain in January 2016.

Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis presented the city’s Police Officer, Detention Officer and Telecommunicator of the Year.

The Police Officer of the Year award was presented to Kyle Cutliff.

Officer Tyrone McCall was named the Detention Officer of the Year.

David Sibley was recognized as the Telecommunicator of the Year.

Also nominated for the Police Officer of the Year were Sgt. Jim Thorton and Officer Kyle Brohl.

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Holocaust survivor shares story with students Max Steinmetz clearly remembers his time as holocaust prisoner 72041.

The three-year-long nightmare claimed the lives of his mother, father, sister and brother. Steinmetz, now 91, recounted his story of struggle and survival to a group Spain Park High School social studies students on Feb. 3.

The nightmare started in 1942 when Steinmetz, a teenager at the time, and his family were forced out of their home by Nazis and into a ghetto along with numerous other Jews.

The ghetto was just the beginning.

Several months later, Steinmetz and his family, along with hundreds of other Jews, were packed into freight cars bound for Auschwitz.

deprivation, squalid living conditions and manual labor, Steinmetz’s brother died in February 1945. Steinmetz escaped from captivity two months later.

He moved to America, found work and achieved an education. Steinmetz met his wife, Betty, in Birmingham.

The two have three children.

Upon arrival, Steinmetz came faceto-face with the infamous Nazi SS officer Dr. Josef Mengele as he sorted prisoners, sending some to work and others to their death. Steinmetz and his brother, Henry, were sent to work, however, his mother, father and 6-year-old sister did not join them.

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Shades Mountain raises money to purchase school Shades Mountain Christian School launched a capital campaign in the spring of 2015 in an effort to raise funds for the purchase of Riverchase Middle School. Purchasing Riverchase Middle School and its adjoining property will provide a safe and secure facility to grow Shades Mountain’s academic environment and attract new families.

With a goal of $1,050,000, the capital campaign — named “Our Legacy, Our Future” — will become the foundation for this exciting transition as Shades Mountain Christian School moves forward and embraces what is to come.

To date, more than $700,000 has been gifted or pledged to the campaign.

For the past 42 years, Shades

Mountain Christian School has shared space with Shades Mountain Independent Church. Four years ago, the school formed its own 501(c)(3) non-profit entity and completed a fiscal separation from the church. Since that

time, SMCS has been looking for space to move the school. In February 2015, the school signed a purchase agreement with the Pelham Board of Education to purchase Riverchase Middle School for $4.25 million.

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Sweet Tooth The Birmingham Candy Company brings tasty treats back home

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skills to the table.

The couple started The Birmingham Candy Company on a rainy day in October 2015 at The Market at Pepper Place. Despite andy can be the perfect the weather, they nearly sold out. sweet pick-me-up or a “People would ask, ‘When did treat to show someone you’re thinking about them. Birmingham get a candy company,’” Cassie recalls. “We said, ‘Well, you Whether it’s a special occasion or you just did today.’” just want to make the day special, you Since then, they have brought can find a variety of tasty, homemade their treats to markets at places like treats at The Birmingham Candy Ross Bridge, Mt Laurel and The Company.

Summit.

Cassie and Wayne Bolden started the “We love being face-to-face with candy business in Hoover, giving the area our customers,” Wayne adds. a local shop to satisfy its sweet tooth.

They currently work out of a commercial “That’s why we love doing farmers’ markets and kitchen on Lorna Lane. festivals. It’s great Cassie, a Spain Park graduate, and seeing the smiles Wayne met during college. Wayne has on their faces been in the confectionary business for when they about a decade and worked with candy sample our stores in Georgia. He’s done everything from being a head cook to packaging and candy.”

“We love shipping. meeting our “I love sweets. I’ve always had a customers — soft spot for sweets,” Wayne explains. each and every “Growing up, my mom would make one of them,” candy and other stuff.”

Cassie adds.

While Cassie doesn’t have a “That’s the best background in the candy business, she part of it.” really complements Wayne and brings The couple has a large her design background and marketing

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menu to satisfy every sweets lover. Their chocolate caramel pecan paws currently are the top-selling item. They are similar to turtles and have pecans with homemade caramel and chocolate on top.

Other popular items are their traditional southern praline, chocolate and caramel marshmallow pops, caramel bites, chocolate truffles, praline pecans and peanut brittle.

“Everybody loves candy,” Cassie says. “Either you’re a kid or a kid at heart.”

They also make a wide variety of caramel apples like apple pie, cookies and cream, caramel chocolate, candy and traditional caramel flavors.

“Apples cross over all boundaries from kids all the way up to adults,” Cassie says. Her favorite item they make is actually their apples.

For Wayne, he especially likes the truffles, which they started creating for Valentine’s Day. Their truffle boxes come an assortment of six flavors: dark chocolate with sea salt, strawberry cheesecake, white chocolate, caramel, milk chocolate and pomegranate.

“They are perfect for when I want a pick me up and just need something sweet,” Wayne says. “It’s my go-to.”

In addition to their normal menu items, they create seasonal items for holidays like Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day and Christmas. They also bring their sweets to baby showers, weddings and other special events.

“There’s never a downtime in the candy business because when you’re happy, you want something sweet to celebrate, and when you’re sad, you want something sweet to console you,” Wayne says with a laugh.

The couple is passionate about their candy business, something that’s easy to see when you meet them.

“We pour our blood, sweat, tears and love into everything we do,” Wayne says.

“It’s like giving a little piece of ourselves. It’s why it’s

All of their sweets and treats are homemade here in Hoover.

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ABOVE: They have a variety of decorated apples, including caramel chocolate, caramel peanut, apple pie and cookies-and-cream chocolate caramel.

TOP RIGHT: Wayne and Cassie Bolden launched The Birmingham Candy Company in late 2015 at The Market at Pepper Place. BOTTOM RIGHT: Their chocolate caramel pecan paws can be covered with white, dark or milk chocolate.

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such a pay off when we give the candy to people.”

Although they currently don’t have a storefront, the couple says they hope to have one by this fall or winter.

“This came from Birmingham: This is our hometown. I want to grow this company to be a hometown, southern candy store that people in Birmingham, Hoover and other places in the area can be proud to call their own,” Wayne says.

“We call ourselves The Birmingham Candy Company for a reason, and that’s because we’re proud to be here and represent the area as a whole.”

Their commercial kitchen is located at 3439 Lorna Lane in Hoover, and they offer local pickup at the kitchen on Wednesdays.

They also personally deliver orders locally Tuesdays and Fridays and ship nationwide.

“We want it to be a great, fun experience for families,” Cassie says.

For more information, visit Birminghamcandycompany.com, Instagram (@Birminghamcandy) or their Facebook page. n

Dr. Condoleezza Rice National Day of Prayer Breakfast

The American Village Monday, May 16

Alabama native Dr. Condoleezza Rice served as the 66th Secretary of State of the United States, the second woman and first African American woman to hold the post. Rice also served as President George W. Bush’s Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (National Security Advisor), the first woman to hold the position.

Dr. Rice is currently the Denning Professor in Global Business and the Economy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business; the Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution; and a professor of Political Science at Stanford University. She is also a founding partner of RiceHadleyGates, LLC. She has authored and coauthored numerous books, including two bestsellers, No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington (2011) and Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family (2010).

A limited number of tickets are available, $50 per person.

Pre-reservations are required. To make a reservation, please call (205) 665-3535 x 1031 or email patriotgiftshop@americanvillage.org The National Day of Prayer Breakfast is cosponsored by the Lucille Ryals Thompson Colonial Chapel Foundation and the American Village Citizenship Trust.

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Joe Thomas

Chris Schmidt, J.D.

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Joel Smith

Jerome Morgan, Jr.

Hendrick Automotive First Vice President

Oncort Professional Services Second Vice President

Terry Turner, J.D.

Lori Salter-Schommer

Kathleen Spencer Chateau Vestavia Secretary

Daniel Corporation 2016 President

The newly elected and installed 2016 Board of Directors of the HOOVER AREA Chamber of Commerce

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PRESIDENTS CIRCLE

Joe Thomas

Terri Q. Williams

Lori D. Moler

Gina Vansword

Chairman, Capstone Financial Group*

Children’s of Alabama*

Joe McGee

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union

AT&T Alabama*

Jason Cobb

Lisa Worley

America’s First Federal Credit Union*

Anchor Insurance Agency*

Mark Garnett

First Commercial Bank

HealthSpring of Alabama, Inc.

Dan Mikos

Richard Head

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RE/MAX Advantage*

Congratulations to our own Mark Garnett on the 2016 Presidents Circle and to the entire Board of Trustees!

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Chris Leech

Charlie Conklin

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Henry King

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Congratulations to the 2016 Presidents Circle and the entire Board of Trustees of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce!

Congratulations to our own Charlie Conklin and the other 2016 Presidents Circle Members and the entire Board of Directors and Board of Trustees for 2016!

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King Acura

Kathleen Spencer

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Stephen Preston

Marriott International, Inc.

Dan Ellis TASC*

*Designates a Past President of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce

Congratulations to our own John Lyda and the rest of the 2016 Presidents Circle and the entire Board of Trustees!

Congratulations to General Manger Joel Smith as Chamber Board First Vice President and Presidents Circle Member and to all the 2016 Trustees!

We’re proud of our President & Publisher Tim Prince and congratulate the rest of the 2016 Presidents Circle Members and the entire Board of Trustees!

Congratulations to our Chris Leech and all Regions Bankers on the 2016 Board of Trustees of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce! www.regions.com

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Congratulations to Henry King as a member of the 2016 Presidents Circle and all members of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors!

Congratulations to Keith Pennington of Medical West, an affiliate of UAB Health System, as a member of the 2016 Presidents Circle, and to the other members on the Hoover Chamber Board of Trustees and Board of Directors!

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Eric Land

ABC 33/40 Television

Steve Nix

AlaTrust Credit Union

Ashfaq Taufique

Birmingham Islamic Society

Mike Warren

Pete Gagliano ADT Security Systems

Jimese Harkley

Alabama Gas Corporation/Alagasco

Felicia Fortune

Randy Johansen

American Family Care

Patty Barron, P.E.

Leanne Messer

Bobby Haynes

Tamara Harrelson

Birmingham Water Works

Costco Wholesale

Debbie Hultquist

Terry Turner, Esq. Gentle, Turner & Sexton

Kelvin Johnson

Alabama Credit Union

America’s First Federal Credit Union

Children’s of Alabama

Fresenius Medical Care

Steve Swofford

Brookdale Place University Park

Covenant Classic Schools

Molly Wickstrom Gold’s Gym

Congratulations to our own Gina Vansword as a member of the 2016 Presidents Circle and to the other leaders on the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors.

American Family Care

Robin Wilkins Bryant Bank

Chris Schmidt, J.D.

Daniel Corporation

Alice Johnson

Grandview Medical Center

Timothy C. Lee, M.D., MPH

Ashley Robinett Alabama Power Company

Alabama Heart & Vascular, P.C.

Rihan Jamil BB&T Bank

Robert P. (Rob) Fowler

Deborah Stephens

Linda Cencula Avadian Credit Union

Ken Crow

Belk at Riverchase Galleria

Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.

Paul Huckeba

King Demontluzin

David Jackson

Ricky Brooks

Patricia Cunningham

Cody Burns

Jinni Lacey, RN

Neil Thakor

Bud Cason

C B & S Bank

Antonio D. Sankey

Express Oil/Tire Engineers

Eagle Strategies/ New York Life

Hal Humphrey, P.E.

Alabama Senate, District Sixteen

Balch & Bingham LLP

Bud’s Best Cookies

Gresham, Smith and Partners

Jabo Waggoner

David Porter

Greystone Golf & Country Club

Chateau Vestavia Retirement Community

Fortis Institute

HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital

Chick-Fil-A

FOX 6 WBRC

Holiday Inn Hoover

Congratulations to Brookwood’s Stephen Preston on the 2016 Presidents Circle and to the other members of the Board of Trustees of the Hoover Chamber!

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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (continued)

Kerry Bradley Hoover Tactical Firearms

Hyatt Place - Hoover

David Arnott

Richard Bishop

Amy Strayer Jason’s Deli

Jimmie Hale Mission

Bridget Baughan

Keith Pennington

Stan Minner

Amanda Windsor

David Brown

McDonald’s

Jim Quick

P. F. Chang’s Restaurant

Dr. Jack Schaeffer Schaeffer Eye Centers

ITT Technical Institute

Medical West

Momentum Telecom

Horace Moss

Papa Murphy’s Pizza

Sarah Turner

Signature Homes

Dr. John R. Phillips, III

PT Orthodontics

Shannon Trotter

State Farm Insurance Recruiting

Mr. Harry’s Chickin De-Lux

Tony Cooper

Office Depot

Rick Smith

Thomas A. Martin

Clarence “Brother” Moss

Alain Gallet

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

Steak ‘N Shake

Riverchase Galleria

Terracon

Joe McGee

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union

Todd Beegle

Dr. Lawrence Lemak Lemak Sports Medicine

Carol Adkins

Allen South

Little Pumpkins Daycare

Jose’ RiveraCrespo

On Tap Sports Café

OnTime Service

Andy Davis

Leanne Graham

Sam Dillender

Mark Hamilton

Alison Lindsay

St. Vincent’s Health System

Neal Harris

The Home DepotInverness

Sam’s Club

The Home DepotRiverchase

Outback Steakhouse

Santek Waste Services

WIAT-42 News

Photo not Available Darin Boykin Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 150

Glenn Smith Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 280

Greg Livingston Walmart Market, Lorna Road

Charles Waldrep

Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC

Ronald Jackson

Williams Scotsman

Russell Pate Zaxby’s

Dwight Burrell Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln

Several years ago, The Hoover Area Chamber of commerce Board of Directors established a new organization, The Board of Trustees. This group is a highly recognized and prestigious group that carries several major benefits. Additional benefits are offered for membership in the exclusive Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees. For information on membership contact the Chamber office at 988-5672.

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Our 37th Year

20/20 Vision Works 280 Living - Starnes Publishing 700 Riverchase Apartments 9 Round Hoover 9Round-Valleydale A H I Corporate Housing, Inc. Aaron L. Dettling, Lawyer, L.L.C. AARP ABC 33/40 Television AccuStaff / e-staff Acorn Press Business Growth Factory ActionCoach-Bruce McMellon Acton Road Pediatrics, LLC Acton Road Self Storage ADECCO Employment Services ADT Security Services Advantage Resources Inc. Advantage Resourcing AdvaPay Systems, LLC AFLAC Insurance-Steve Hart Agility Technology Group, LLC Aimee Runnels & Associates AL.com ALA CHOW TYME Grill & Buffet Alabama 4-H Center Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center Alabama Army National Guard Alabama Association of Non-Profits Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes Alabama Brick Delivery, Inc. Alabama Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation Alabama Credit Union Alabama Forest Owners Association Alabama Gas Corporation Alabama Heart & Vascular, P.C. Alabama Outdoors Alabama Power Company Alabama Rental Managers Alabama Republican Executive Committee

Alabama Soccer Association Alabama Splash Adventure Alabama State Senator Jabo Waggoner Alabama Technology Network Alabama Turf Works Alabama Veterinary/Eye Care Specialists Alapaint Home Improvement AlaTrust Credit Union Aldridge Gardens Alfred International Corporation Allstate Insurance-Bowlin & Smith Agency Alvis & Alvis, LLC Ambit Solutions, LLC American Diabetes Association American Family Care-The Grove American Family CareGreystone American Family CareHoover American Family CarePelham American Family CareVestavia Hills American Financial Management American Osment American Red Cross Mid Alabama Region American Video & Alarm, Inc. American Village America’s First Federal Credit Union Ample Energy, Inc. Anchor Insurance Agency Anglin Dental Office Anthony Agency - Allstate Insurance Anthony’s Full Service & Express Car Wash Any Reason To Plan Apartment Consultants, Inc. APCO Employees Credit Union-Hoover APCO Employees Credit Union-Inverness Apex Roofing & Restoration ARCpoint Labs of

Birmingham ArmorSafe Storage, LLC Armstrong Relocation Arrell Internet Services Ashley Furniture Home Store Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Hoover AT&T Alabama Atkins North America, Inc. Attic Plus Storage-Valleydale Auto-Chlor System Avadian Credit UnionGreystone Avadian Credit UnionHoover Aveda Institute Birmingham Awards & Engraving Place Back Yard Burgers-Hoover Backus Orthodontics Balch & Bingham LLP Ballantrae Golf Club BancorpSouth-280 BancorpSouth-Hoover BancorpSouth-Greystone Bandura CPA, LLC Banfield, The Pet Hospital Bank of America Baptist Medical Center Hoover Barber Companies Bare Naked Noodles Cafe Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Barry Davis Architects, P.C. Bassett Furniture Battle Law Firm, LLC Baxter Therapeutic Massage BB&T Bank - Hoover BB&T Bank - Hwy 150 Beacon Insurance Group, Inc. Beers Properties Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Belk -Galleria Bell Media Bellini’s Ristorante & Bar Bent Brook Golf Course Benton Nissan of Hoover Bessemer Airport Authority Bessemer Area Chamber Bessemer Div-Jeffco District

The Officers, Directors, and Trustees thank the entire Chamber membership for their support. We pledge to make 2016 the best year ever for the Chamber in continuing support for our members, and to promote high business principles in Hoover and surrounding areas. The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce urges you to support the following businesses that support YOUR Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce:

Attorney Better Business Bureau BHM Biz Bill Murray & Associates Birchall at Ross Bridge Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists, P.C. Birmingham Barons Birmingham Business Alliance Birmingham Business Journal Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates Birmingham Islamic Society Birmingham Tutoring Club Birmingham Water Works Birmingham Zoo, Inc. Blowfish Sushi & Asian Cuisine Blue Cross and Blue Shield Bluff Park Art Association Bluff Park Baptist Church Bluff Park United Methodist Church Bob Sykes Bar B-Q Bob’s Power Equipment Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits Bolt Law Office Bonefish Grill Brian’s Flooring + DesignMcCalla Brian’s Flooring + DesignValleydale Bridgeworth FinancialDavid LeCompte Bright House Networks, LLC Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Bromberg & Company, Inc. Brookdale University Park Brookwood Medical Center Brothers Recycling Brown Heating & Cooling Brown Mackie College Brownstone Marketing Solutions Bryant Bank - Highway 150 Bryant Bank - Highway 280 Bud’s Best Cookies Buffalo Rock Company Building Service Company, Inc.

Bullet Screening Services BumperNets, Inc. Burch Corporation Business Electronics Business Resource Group Business Telephones, Inc. - BTI C B & S Bank Cadence Bank - Highway 150 Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center, LLC Cahaba Grand Conference Center Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC Cahaba Valley Health Care Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill Caliber Patient Care Camisha Rivers Studio Campbell & Rowell, L.L.P. Candlewood Suites Capstone Financial Group, LLC CarePatrol of Birmingham Carly’s Clubhouse CarMax Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC Carrabba’s Italian Grill Carroll Production Carto-Craft Maps, Inc. Cartridge World - Greystone Cassady & Self Glass Co., Inc. CDG Engineers & Associates Century 21 Meyer Real Estate CertaPro Painters of Hoover Chace Lake Family Dentistry, PC Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama Champion Cleaners Champion Heating & Air Conditioning Changing Spaces Moving, Inc. Chapel Park Chateau Vestavia Retirement Community Chicken Salad Chick-Lee Branch Chick-Fil-A at Patton Creek Chick-Fil-A Greystone Chick-Fil-A Hoover

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Children’s Harbor Children’s of Alabama Children’s Village, Inc. Child’sPlay Therapy Center Christ Church United Methodist Clark Properties Clear Solutions, Inc. Cliffs at Rocky Ridge Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. Coldwell Banker Green & Company Collins Insurance Agency Colonial Life Comedy Club Command Alkon Community First Agency LLC Community Grief Support Service Congregation Beth Hallel Congressman Gary Palmer Conour Insurance, Inc. Constable Gilbert Douglas, III Cooke, Cameron, Travis & Co., PC Cook’s Pest Control Cooley Insurance, Inc. Cornett Publishing Company, Inc. Costco Wholesale Courtyard by Marriott Hoover Covenant Classical School of Homewood Covenant Classical School of Hoover Covenant Classical School of Pelham Covenant Classical School of Southlake Cowboy Chicken CreditSouth Financial Services Crest Cadillac of Birmingham, Inc. CrimeStoppers of Metro Alabama Cross Construction, LLC Cross Creek Church Crossroad Striping CTS, Inc. Cumulus Media, Inc. Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Curtis Consultants, LLC Cushman-Wakefield-EGS Commercial Real Estate Custom Pac & Shipping, Inc. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation D. R. Benefit Consultants Daikin Applied Alabama Dan Carlisle Agency Allstate Insurance Danberry at Inverness Daniel Corporation

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Daniel Ross Bridge David S. White Roofing Co., Inc. Davis Likis Financial Day Eye Center Days Inn at the Galleria Dedicated Personnel, Inc. Deep South Cancer Foundation Diamond Film & Video Dr. Annamarie DiChiara Dental Office Dr. Ronald DiChiara Dental Office Disability Rights and Resources Discover ITT, LLC District Judge Jack Lowther DLC Management Corp.

DMJM Harris, Inc. Down Syndrome Alabama Drayer Physical Therapy Institute Drs. Deep & Daughtry Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Drummond Company, Inc. Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Southeast E. A. Renfroe & Company Eagle Strategies, LLCAntonio Sankey Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area EconoLodge EDGEMARKETING, Inc. Edmonds Engineering, Inc. Edwards & Edwards Attorneys and Mediators EEEI Foundation Egg & I RestaurantGreystone Egg & I Restaurant-Hoover Elements Float Spa Eli’s Jerusalem Grill Embassy Suites - Hoover Encore Rehabilitation of Hoover Encore Rehabilitation of Inverness Enterprise Rent-A-Car Entrust Direct ESPN Birmingham Bowl Estes Warehouse Tires, Inc. Evan Terry Associates, LLC Event Rentals Unlimited Excel ENT of Alabama Exceptional Foundation Expedia CruiseShip Centers Express Employment Professionals-Bham West Express Oil Change/Tire Engineers-Hoover Express Oil Change/Tire Engineers-Hwy 150 Express Oil Change/Tire Engineers-South Park Extra Space Storage EyeCare Associates -

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Hoover Fastsigns Faulkner University Feel The Beat Entertainment, Inc. Fidelity Bank Fi-Plan Partners, LLC Firebirds Wood Fired Grill First Commercial BankHighway 150 First Commercial BankHoover First Commercial BankInverness First Commercial BankPelham First Federal Mortgage Fit People-So Shades Crest Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse Flip Flop Shops Birmingham FOCUS on Recovery, Inc. Former Alabama State Representative Paul DeMarco Fortis Institute Foundry Rescue Mission Frank Carnaggio Photography FranNet of Alabama Fred Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Fresenius Medical Care Fried Green Tomato’s Restaurant Full Moon BBQ-Hoover Full Moon BBQ-Inverness Fultondale Chamber of Commerce Galactic Inc. Galleria Animal Clinic, LLC Galleria Woods Retirement Community Gentle, Turner & Sexton Gigi’s Cupcakes Ginsburg Dermatology Center Glenwood Autism & Behavioral Health Ctr. Goddard School Gold’s Gym - Colonnade Gold’s Gym - Pelham Gold’s Gym - Vestavia Hills Gonzalez-Strength & Associates Good Times South Media Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness Grace Klein Construction, Inc. Grade Power Learning Graffeo Financial Services Grandview Medical Center Grant & Associates, LLC Great Clips

Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau Greater Birmingham OLLI Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Green Valley Baptist Church Green Valley Drug Company Greene’s Business Machines Gresham, Smith and Partners Greystone Chiropractic Greystone Golf & Country Club Greystone Neuroscience Center Greystone Shell/McPherson Companies Grounds Guys of Hoover H & R Block-Hoover Hair Options Hamilton Stewart Consulting, Inc. Hampton Inn & Suites Hatch Mott MacDonald Hawthorne at Wisteria Headway Marketing Health 1 Consulting HealthSpring of Alabama Heart South Cardiovascular Group, P.C. Helen2o: Fluid Communications Hendrick Chevrolet Hendrick Chrysler-DodgeJeep-Ram Herman Miller, Inc. High Rise Realty Highway 280 Paint & Body Shop, Inc. Holiday Inn Express - Hwy 119 Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Inverness Holiday Inn Hoover Holy Apostles Episcopal Church Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School Home Depot - Inverness Home Depot - Riverchase Homewood Chamber of Commerce Homewood Suites Birmingham Homewood Suites-Bham SW-Riverchase-Galleria Hoover Arts Alliance Hoover Beautification Board Hoover Church of Christ Hoover City Schools Hoover City Schools Foundation Hoover Country Club Hoover Fire Department Hoover Firefighters Association Hoover First United

Methodist Church Hoover Florist Hoover Glass Services Hoover Health & Wellness Center, Inc. Hoover Helps Hoover Historical Society Hoover Lions Club Hoover Lodge #644 Hoover Met Hoover Metro Kiwanis Club Hoover Police Department Hoover Print Company Hoover Public Library Hoover Recreation Center Hoover Senior Center Hoover Service Club Hoover Sun - Starnes Publishing Hoover Tactical Firearms Hoover Title Mart Hoover Toyota, Inc. Hoover, City of Horizon Church HotinBirmingham.com House Consultants, Inc. Hunter Street Baptist Church Huntingdon College Adult Degree Comp Program Hyatt Place Hotel - Hoover Hyatt Place Inverness Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel I Love Juice Bar IberiaBank - Hoover iFix and Repair - Riverchase Galleria ImageSouth Greystone IMPACT Family Counseling In Care Technologies Independent Rep - Vera Tomana Indian Springs Pediatric Dentistry Insurance Office of America-Sammy Harris Integrative Chiropractic Interior Design by Regina Smith InterLinc Mortgage Inverness Country Club Inverness Dermatology IRA Innovations Iron Tribe Fitness Issis & Sons Carpet ITT Technical Institute Iz Catering J. Alexander’s Restaurant Jason’s Deli-Brookwood Jason’s Deli-Highway 150 Jason’s Deli-Highway 280 JaWanda’s Sweet Potato Pies JDA Promo Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens

Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington Jefferson County Constable Larry Allred Jefferson County Economic Dev Authority Jefferson County EMA Jefferson State Community College Jersey Mike’s Subs Jesse’s Steaks & Seafood Jim N Nick’s Bar-B-Q Greystone Jim N Nick’s Bar-B-Q Hoover Jimmie Hale Mission Jimmy John’s - Hoover JMA Realty-Alicia White Joelle Salon Joe’s Crab Shack JohnsonKreis Construction Joseph Development Co. Junior Achievement of Greater Birmingham Karen Miller AgencyAllstate Insurance Keller Williams Real EstateHoover Keller Williams Realty Kid One Transport System, Inc. Kidder Financial Group KinderCare King Acura Kingdom Christian Center Kona Ice of Birmingham KTL Smith Group, Inc. Kulture City Organization Kumon of BirminghamGreystone LAH Real Estate Lake Crest Animal Clinic Lake Crest Chevron Lake Crest Presbyterian Church (PCA) Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeside Baptist Church Lakeview Estates Assisted Living Landry’s Seafood House Landscape Associates, Inc. Lathan Associates Architects, P.C. Law Office of Adam W. Evans, LLC Lawnguard Lawson State Community College La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries-Highway 150 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries-Highway 280 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries-Irondale Lefleur Florist & Gifts Legacy Community Federal Credit Union-Greystone

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union-Hoover LegalMatch-Chas Blackford Lehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C. LEJ Jr., LLC LEJ, SR, LLC Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics-Hoover Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics-Montclair Leonard Properties LLC Letson & Associates, PC Leukemia-Lymphoma Society Level (3) Communications, LLC Levine & Associates Levy Advertising Agency Liberty Mutual Insurance Lifeline Children’s Services LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Lighting Specialists, Inc. Link Financial, LLC Lisa Miller Oral Facial Surgery, PC Little Caesar’s Pizza Little Pumpkins Logan Deen State Farm Agency Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln Lorna Place Apartment Homes Lovoy & Associates, LLC Lucas & Associates-Julie Ivy White Lush Threading & Spa Magic City Law Maids Home Services Manpower Marc-1 Car Wash Marine Corps LeagueKrulak Detachment Marriott International, Inc. Mason Music MC2 Realty McDonald’s-Riverchase McDonald’s-Hoover McDonald’s - Medford Drive McDowell Security Services, LLC McKay Management Corp McPherson Companies McWane Science Center MD Wellness and Aesthetics MedCenter Hoover PC Medical Weight Loss Medical West Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham Message Point Media Mestre Law Firm MetLife-Susan Miller Metlife Auto & Home Insurance-Chris Greene MG Squared, Inc. Michael Golden CPA, P.C.

Michael R. Williams, CPA Microscope Enhanced, Laser Assisted, Comprehensive Dentistry Microtel Inn & Suites Mikos/Kampakis Insurance Services Miller Air Conditioning Minuteman Press of Hoover Mitutoyo America Corporation Mobile Attic Moe’s Southwest Grill Catering Momentum Telecom Moore Coal Company, Inc. Moore Tech Solutions, Inc. Morningside of Riverchase MortgageBanc/Fairway Independent Mortage Corp Mosquito Squad of Greater Birmingham-South Moss Rock Festival Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce Mr. Harry’s Chickin De-Lux Mr. Transmission - Hoover MRM Marketing, Inc. Mspark Mugshots Grill & Bar Mustard Seeds Mutual Savings Credit Union MVP Training MW/Davis Dumas & Associates, Inc. My Chiropractor National Association of School Resource Officers National Bank of Commerce National Computer Forensics Institute National Pro Fastpitch Natter & Fulmer, P.C. NatureScape, Inc. NBC-13 WVTM Neel-Schaffer, Inc. Nelson & Company Engineering Neo Procession, Inc. Neurogenx Nerve Center of Hoover New Location Realty New Point Outdoor New York Life InsuranceBilly Joe Watson Newk’s Eatery - Hoover Newk’s Eatery - Inverness Next Level Graphics, LLC Next Star Communications North Shelby Family Health North Shelby Inverness Rotary Club North Shelby Library Northwestern Mutual -Mandy Pilgreen Norton’s Florist Nova Essence Medispa Oaks on Parkwood Senior

Living Office Depot #2293-Hoover OHD, Inc On Tap Sports Cafe Galleria On Tap Sports Cafe Inverness On Tap Sports Cafe Lakeview On Time Service Oncort Professional Services One Hour Air/Ben Franklin Plumbing OnMark Physical Therapy Orange Theory Fitness Orkin, Inc. Our Town America Outback Steakhouse-Hoover Over The Mountain Journal P. F. Chang’s Restaurant Painting With A Twist Palmetto School of Career Development Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza-Caldwell Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza-Hoover Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza-Hueytown Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza-Leeds Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza-Medford Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza-Pelham Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza-Vestavia Park Crest Events Passport, Inc. Pastry Art Bake Shoppe Patton Chapel Animal Clinic Paul Mitchell The School Birmingham Payroll & Benefit Solutions PC Medics of Alabama Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena Perry’s Steakhouse Personnel Staffing, Inc. PGA Tour Superstore Philip Richards AgencyFarmers Insurance Piggly Wiggly Pinot’s Palette Hoover Pittman Financial Partners PivotNorth Solutions Place at Galleria Plan Ahead Events Birmingham Planet Fitness-Inverness Planet Fitness-Hoover Plexamedia Plumbing Professionals LLC Point University Birmingham Positive Maturity

Practice Partners in Healthcare, Inc. Precious Pieces Precision Homecrafters, LLC Precision Tactical Arms Company, LLC Pregnancy Resource Center Preserve Paints Prestige Floor Care, LLC PrideStaff Prime Management Services Principal Mortgage, LLC ProctorU Professional Towing, Inc. Protection One Alarm Monitoring PT Orthodontics, P.C.Gardendale PT Orthodontics, P.C.Greystone PT Orthodontics, P.C.Hoover PT Orthodontics, P.C.Hueytown PT Orthodontics, P.C.Leeds PT Orthodontics, P.C.Mountain Brook Pure Dermatology & Aesthetics PuroClean Property Damage Experts, LLC RE/MAX Advantage-Mary Milton RE/MAX AdvantageRichard Head RE/MAX AdvantageRobert Scott RE/MAX Southern HomesDan Burns RE/MAX Southern HomesMaria Price RE/MAX Southern HomesPatti Schreiner Realtor-James Harwell RealtySouth-Kelli Gunnels RealtySouth-Susette ClarkWalker Red Mountain Theatre Company Refrigerant Solutions, Inc. Regional Planning Commission Regions Bank - Greystone Regions Bank - HooverGreen Valley Regions Bank - HooverPatton Chapel Regions Bank - Inverness Center Regions Bank - Inverness Plaza Regions Bank Meadowbrook Regions Bank - Trace Crossings Regions Bank-Galleria/John Hawkins Pkwy

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Regions Bank-Riverchase Regions Tradition Regus - Hoover Regus - Meadowbrook Relish Cafe Remede Marketing, Inc. Renaissance at Galleria Apartments Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Renasant Bank Republic Finance Residence Inn BirminghamHomewood Residence Inn by MarriottHoover Residence Inn by MarriottInverness Resort Lifestyle Communities/Cahaba Ridge Rhonda Pyatt Photography Ridout’s Southern Heritage Right at Home Rittenhouse Senior Living of Hoover Riverchase Baptist Church Riverchase Collision Repair Riverchase Community Church Riverchase Country Club Riverchase Galleria Riverchase Galleria Tower Riverchase Improvements Riverchase Landing Apartments Riverchase United Methodist Church Robert J. Sciacca, MD PC Robert Trent Jones Golf Course Robert’s Discount Pharmacy Rock N’ Roll Sushi Rocky Ridge Gracious Retirement Rodan + Fields Dermatologists-Emily Pennington Rooms To Go - Adults Roto-Rooter Royal Furniture Rudulph Real Estate, Inc. Running Roots Lawn Care Russo Corporation Rx Catering Ryan Winslow Post 911-American Legion SafeHouse Sallus Laboratories, LLC Samaritan Counseling Centers Sam’s Club Sanders Accounting Sanderson Dental Office Santek Waste Services Sawyer Solutions, LLC Schaeffer Eye Center Hoover Schaeffer Eye Center Pelham

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Schaeffer Eye Center Southside Schambeau Dental Care SCORE Scott Richards AgencyNationwide Insurance SDES-Southeastern Diabetes Education Services Sears Hometown Stores Seasons 52 Fresh Grill Restaurant Secure Destruction SecureMyne, Inc. Security Engineers, Inc. Seniors Helping Seniors, LLC Sentry Heating, Air & Plumbing Serenity Hair Salon Shades Crest Baptist Church Shades Crest Shell Shades Mountain Baptist Church Shades Mountain Christian School Shades Mountain Independent Church Shay’s Jewelers Shelby Co Economic & Ind Dev Auth Shelby County Commission Shelby County Reporter Shelby County Republican Party Shelby Humane Society Shepherds Fold, Inc. Sherri Henderson Life & Health Insurance Signature Homes Sleep Number-Inverness Smith Closing & Title, LLC Smith Law Office Smith Speaks Smoothie King Snelling Sola Salon Somerby at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen South Hall Self Storage Centers - Hoover South Hall Self Storage Centers-Hwy 150 South Hall Self Storage Centers-Hwy 280 South Haven Corporation South Shelby Chamber of Commerce South Trace Pediatrics Southeastern Bible College Southeastern Jewelers Southern Development Council, Inc. Southern Museum of Flight Southern Nameplate & Graphics, Inc. Southlake Financial Group, LLC Sovereign CPA Group, LLC SpectrumReach

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Spencer Consulting Group Sports Vision South St. Albans Episcopal Church St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church St. Vincent’s Family Care Hoover St. Vincent’s Health System St. Vincent’s Occupational Health Clinic St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Stanley Steemer of North Central AL Staples State Farm Insurance-Bill Myrick State Farm Insurance-Chris Dorris State Farm Insurance-T K Smith State Farm Insurance/ Agency Recruiting-Shannon Trotter State Farm Insurance-Casey Halsey, Owner State Farm Insurance-John Henley Agency State Farm Insurance-Ryan Goolsby Agency State Farm Insurance-The Chay Watkins Agency State Farm InsuranceVirginia McClendon Agency State Farm Insurance-Vivian Mora Agency Station Church Steak ‘N Shake - Alabaster Steak ‘N Shake - Inverness STIX Japanese-SushiChinese Restaurant Strauss Financial Group, Inc. Streamline CXO Strickland Companies Subway - Galleria Sugar & Spice Day Care LLC Summerchase at Riverchase Apartments Summit Cleaners Supercuts - The Countersteer Group Swimming Pool Services, LLC Switch Audio Video Synergy HomeCare T. Fox Salon TailWinds Technologies Talladega Superspeedway Tameron Honda Tameron Hyundai TapSnap TASC Taziki’s Greek Fare - Hoover Taziki’s Greek Fare - Lee Branch Teklinks

Terracon Consultants, Inc. The Abbey at Inverness The Abbey at Riverchase The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs The Birmingham News The Church of the Way International The Cliffs at Rocky Ridge Apartments The Gingerbread Lady The Happy Catering Company The Horner Apparel Group The Impact Exchange, LLC The Love Law Firm The Mortgage Company The Neighborhood Brew The Park at Galleria Apartment Homes The Park at Hoover The Retreat at Rocky Ridge The Woods of Hoover Therapy South - Shades Crest TherapySouth - Riverchase/ Valleydale Thompson Technology Consulting, LLC Till, Hester, Eyer & Brown, P.C..

TJC Mortgage TMS Computer Services Tom McIntyre, P.C., CPA Tom Williams BMW Town Village Vestavia Hills Trak Shak 280/Greystone TransAmerica Printing Transworld Business Advisors of America Trina Health Trisha Lynn Insurance Agency - Farmers Tropical Smoothie Cafe Truitt Tingle Paramore & Argent, LLC Trustway Turner Promotions TurnerBatson Architects Tutoring Center Twin Peaks Hoover LLC Two Men and a Truck Tynes Development U. S. Shingle UAB Medical West UAB School of Business Uncle Maddio’s Pizza JointLee Branch UnionState Bank United Way of Central Alabama University of Montevallo Urban Barn Clothing Co. USAmeriBank Vacation Guru Valleydale Church Valpak Marketing Solutions Vear, Inc. Vestavia Bowl

Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Villa Italian Kitchen Vineyard Brands, Inc. VIVA Medicare Plus Vulcan Heating & Air Conditioning Service, Inc. Vulcan Park Foundation Vulcan Termite & Pest Control, Inc. Walden Security Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC Walgreens - Highway 150 Walgreens - Highway 280 Walgreens - Hoover Walgreens - Pelham Walgreens - Ross Bridge Walgreens - Valleydale Wal-Mart - Lorna Road Wal-Mart- John Hawkins Wal-Mart- John Hawkins Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market - Valleydale Wal-Mart SuperCenterHighway 280 Walter Schoel Engineering Co., Inc. Walter Schoel Engineering Company, Inc. Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors WAY-FM 89.9 Waynes Environmental Services WBRC Fox 6 Television Webb Payroll Service, Inc. Welcome Wagon Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Josh Carnes Wells Fargo Bank Highway 150 Wells Fargo Bank - Hoover Wells Fargo Bank- John Hawkins Wendy’s/R&L FoodsRiverchase Western Area Republican Club Whitehead Orthodontics WIAT 42 News Wild Birds Unlimited Window Decor Homestore Window Genie of Hoover Wingate by Wyndham Women’s Exchange Woodforest National BankHoover inside Walmart Wrapsody, Inc. Y Media Works, LLC YB’s Daylight Donuts, LLC YMCA - Hoover Family Branch Your Choice Senior Care YP Zaxby’s - Caldwell Mill zeekee interactive

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Avadian Credit Union to Sponsor April 21 Luncheon Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens to Speak Avadian Credit Union will sponsor the April 21 luncheon this month, and has invited Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens to be our speaker.

Jimmie Stephens is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, growing up just south of Bessemer.

He attended Samford University, and graduated with both a B.S. in Business Administration, then with an MBA in 1975.

Commissioner Stephens has a great deal of business experience, including running his own business of Jimmie’s Food Center, as well as president of Food Centers, Inc. He also served as board member for Associated Grocers of Alabama.

He is a former Bessemer City Councilor, Past Chairman of the Bessemer Board of Zoning Adjustments; of the Bessemer

Airport Authority; and of reservations no later the Bessemer Commercial than Monday, April Development Authority.

18, by calling 988He is also on the 5672, or emailing lisa@ Birmingham Jefferson hooverchamber.org.

Civic Center Authority Networking begins at Board of Directors; 11:15 a.m., with the Jefferson County meeting starting sharply Department of Health at noon.

Board, Birmingham The Luncheon is $20 Business Alliance Board, with reservations in Jefferson County Commission President and the Rotary Club of advance, or $25 for nonJimmie Stephens Birmingham. members and for walk-ins As Commission President, without reservations.

Stephens is Primary Liaison to the Cancellations are accepted Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office, until the morning of the Regional Planning Commission, luncheon, but those that make and the Metropolitan Planning reservations and do not attend Commission. He is married to will be charged. Location: Hyatt Mona, and they enjoy their three Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel, children and one grandson.

1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover To attend the April 21 Chamber 35244. (205) 987-1600 or www.

Luncheon, please make your hyattregencywynfrey.com.

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Over $12,000 in 2015-2016 Lila Parks and Forks & Corks Scholarship Applications Available The Hoover Area Chamber’s 2016-2017 Lila Parks Scholarships, started in 1997, will be awarded in May of this year, with a total of $6,000.00 available. Applications are available in the Chamber office, or on the Chamber web site home page at www.hooverchamber.org. On the website, the application is available on the home page with a CLICK HERE designation to get the application.

The Scholarship Program is named after Lila Parks, the long-time volunteer who ran the Applied Career Education Program (A.C.E.) for high school students for the ten years of its existence virtually by herself. She retired in 2004 after a long and successful career as an Allstate Insurance agent.

Lila Parks Scholarships will be restricted to public four-year colleges and universities located within the State of Alabama. Applications are to be turned in to the Chamber office by 4 p.m., April 22, 2016. Anyone wanting more information about these scholarships can call the Chamber at 988-5672. Students applying can be from any of the area schools, including all public and private schools, but must meet at least one of the criteria listed on the application. Applicants must also submit the first two pages of IRS form 1040 to be considered, as the Hoover Chamber Scholarships are considered as financial needs based scholarships.

In addition, the chamber’s Second Annual Forks & Corks Gala last September produced enough revenue that the Chamber can offer over $8,000 in Gala Scholarships, in the name of the sponsoring company that provided the scholarship. The following companies have offered “Named Scholarships” through their

See SCHOLARSHIP on page 6

Coffee & Contacts Schedule Second Thursday of each month, 7:30 to 9 a.m.

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

August 11, 2016 — Homewood Suites - Inverness

May 12, 2016 — Morningside of Riverchase

September 8, 2016 — Abbey at Inverness

June 9, 2016 — PGA Tour Superstore

October 13, 2016 — Alabama Technology Network at Jeff State

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 — Advantage Resourcing

November 10, 2016 — Business Resource Group

Thursday, July 14, 2016 — 9-Chamber Speed Networking at Marriott Birmingham

December 8, 2016 — AlaTrust Credit Union

Luncheon Sponsorships Third Thursday of each month, 11:15 a.m.

Networking, Noon Luncheon NOW Meeting at Hyatt Regency April 21, 2016 — Avadian Credit Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Union March 17, 2016 — The Birmingham Barons

June 16, 2016 — Medical West

Business After Hours Schedule Fourth Thursday of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

March 24, 2016 — Morningside of Riverchase

July 28, 2016 — Galleria Woods Retirement Community

April 28, 2016 — AAA Alabama

August 25, 2016 — Expedia CruiseShipCenters

May 26, 2016 — Inverness Country Club June 23, 2016 — Riverchase Country Club

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May 19, 2016 — Office Depot

September 22, 2016 — My Chiropractor October 27, 2016 — Brookdale Retirement Community

At the February 17, 2016 Chamber Public Safety Awards Luncheon, The Police Officer of the Year was recognized, sponsored by Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall, with Officer Cyle Cutcliff recognized as the 2015 Police Officer of the Year. Sergeant James Thornton and Officer Kyle Brohl were both recognized as finalists for their outstanding work during the year by Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis. Shown is Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis (left) with Officer Cyle Cutcliff and Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey.

Sr. Corporal Tyrone McCall, center, was recognized at the February 17 Public Safety Awards Luncheon by Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis and Mayor Gary Ivey for his outstanding work as the Detention Officer of the Year for 2015 at the Hoover City Jail.

This award is sponsored by Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall.

David Sibley (center) was recognized by Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis and Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey as the 2015 Telecommunicator of the Year for his outstanding work in helping the Police Department and Fire Department in his duties, and in specific instances outlined by Chief Derzis. This award was sponsored by TurnerBatson Architects.

Firefighter-Paramedic Captain Timothy Lawson (left) was recognized at the February Chamber Public Safety Awards Luncheon as the Outstanding Firefighter of the Year

by Hoover Fire Chief Chuck Wingate (center). Firefighter-Paramedic Richard (Ricky) Linn was recognized at the Outstanding Firefighter of the Year for 2015 at the luncheon.

These two awards were sponsored by TurnerBatson Architects. TurnerBatson has sponsored these awards for some seventeen consecutive years.

A Ribbon Cutting was held Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the new Painting with a Twist at 701 Doug Baker Boulevard in the Lee Branch Shopping Center. Shown cutting the ribbon is Hemen Patel, while Sam Patel holds the bow. They are joined by a great turnout of Hoover Chamber Ambassadors and guests, who were treated to a great catered luncheon. Painting with a Twist can be reached at (205) 637-7777 or studio173@ paintingwithatwist.com

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the new office of the Virginia McClendon State Farm Agency, located at 1870 Chace Drive in Hoover.

Shown cutting the ribbon is State Farm Agent & Owner Virginia McClendon, as her brother Brice holds the bow. They were joined by several Hoover Chamber Ambassadors and Hoover City Councilman John Lyda (back row center). Virginia can be reached at (205) 682-7383 or Virginia@virginiamcclendon.com.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the new Ryan Goolsby State Farm Agency at 1960 Braddock Drive in Hoover, just behind the Publix at Montgomery Highway. Shown cutting the ribbon is owner Ryan Goolsby, as office manager Shelly Aldridge looks on, and Zach Chambliss holds the bow. They are joined by several Chamber ambassadors and guests, including Hoover City Councilman John Lyda. Ryan can be reached at ryan@ryangoolsby.net or (205) 879-5674. www.ryangoolsby.net

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Thank You, Board of Trustees

Ashfaq Taufique Birmingham Islamic Society www.bisweb.org

Eric Land ABC 33/40 Television www.abc3340.com

Horace Moss Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza www.al.hoover.papamurphys. com

The Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees Joe Thomas, Chairman, Capstone Financial Group Terri Q. Williams, AT&T Alabama* Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union* Lisa Worley, Anchor Insurance Agency* 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 Paul Dangel, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Jerry Cross, Jefferson County EIDA* Henry King, King Acura 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 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 Paul Huckeba, 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

Tamara Harrelson, Covenant Classic Schools Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation Antonio D. Sankey, Eagle Strategies/ New York Life 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 Molly Wickstrom, Gold’s Gym 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 Kerry Bradley, Hoover Tactical Firearms David Arnott, Hyatt Place - Hoover Richard Bishop, ITT Technical Institute Amy Strayer, Jason’s Deli Tony Cooper, Jimmie Hale Mission Joe McGee, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union 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 Café 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 Sam Dillender, Santek Waste Services Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Schaeffer Eye Centers Sarah Turner, 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 Alice Johnson, Grandview Medical Center Alison Lindsay, WIAT-42 News Darin Boykin, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 150 Glenn Smith, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 280 Greg Livingston, Walmart Market, Lorna Road Charles Waldrep, Waldrep Stewart & Kendrick, LLC 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.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, February 25 at Vista Engineer & Vear, at 130 Citation Court in Homewood. Shown cutting the ribbon is Pam Thompson, as her husband Dr. Raymond Thompson holds the bow. They are assisted by their grandchildren, Susan and Jackson Reagan. Dozens of friends, associates, and supporting members of both the Hoover and Homewood Chambers of Commerce also participated.

They can be reached at (205) 307-6550 or contact Stephanie Simmons at ssimmons@ vistaeng.com for information.

Another Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held for the new Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza, 1031 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills. Shown cutting the ribbon is General Manager Kaitlyn Kellogg, as Area Operations Manager Horace Moss holds the bow. Also representing Papa Murphy’s at the ribbon are Corporate Marketing Coach Steve Daniel, Imani Moore, Kellogg, Moss, and Conrad Atkins. This makes seven Papa Murphy’s locations in the Hoover Chamber. This location can be reached at (205) 9787241, or contact Horace Moss at Horace@pm-al.com for information.

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Upcoming Events

April and May 2016 APRIL April 7: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee Meeting at Chamber Office.

Visitors Welcome!

April 14: 7:30-9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244.

Call 987-1600 or paul.dangel@hyatt. com for information.

April 20: 4:30 p.m. Chamber Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

April 21: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations

by Monday, April 18. 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 or $25 for non-members or for those without reservations. Lisa@ hooverchamber.org April 26: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Constant Contact Workshop at Chamber Office. Presented

by David Barry, of Zeekee Interactive. No charge to attend. Please make reservations at 205-988-5672 or lisa@hooverchamber.org.

Space is limited to 18-20 seats.

April 26: 6:00 p.m. 4th Tuesday Monthly

meeting of American Legion-Ryan Winslow Post 911, Hoover Tactical Firearms, 1561 Montgomery Highway, Hoover 35216. For information, contact Ron Bradstreet at (205) 529-7464 or bradstrr@att.net .

April 28: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at AAA Alabama, 2400 Acton Road, Birmingham, AL 35243.

(205) 978-7000 or jennifer.caton@ aaaalabama.com for information.

April 30: Celebrate Hoover Day at Veterans Park on Valleydale (May 1 Rain date) MAY May 3: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel. Tickets through City of Hoover ONLY (this is NOT a Chamber event!).

However, The Chamber provides tickets for members of the Board of Trustees.

Contact Bill Powell at 988-5672 or bill@ hooverchamber.org for details.

May 5: 8:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee Meeting at Chamber Office.

Visitors Welcome!

May 12: 7:30-9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Morningside of Riverchase, 2184 Parkway Lake Drive, Hoover (Riverchase) AL 35244. Call 403-7400 for information.

May 18: 4:30 p.m. Chamber Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

May 19: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations

by Monday, May 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 or $25 for non-members or for those without reservations. Lisa@ hooverchamber.org May 24: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Constant Contact Workshop at Chamber Office. Presented

by David Barry, of Zeekee Interactive. No charge to attend. Please make reservations at 205-988-5672 or lisa@hooverchamber.org.

Space is limited to 18-20 seats.

May 24: 6:00 p.m. 4th Tuesday Monthly meeting of American Legion-Ryan Winslow Post 911, Hoover Tactical Firearms, 1561 Montgomery Highway, Hoover 35216. For information, contact Ron Bradstreet at (205) 529-7464 or bradstrr@att.net.

May 26: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Inverness Country Club, 1 Country Club Drive, Hoover, AL 35244. Contact Holly Kuck at Inverness Country Club at 991-8608 or holly@diamondclubs.com for information.

Mission Statement Amended January 1998. The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce promotes economic growth of business through a strong support system which provides business and community partnerships.

Use this logo to place in your advertising for higher name recognition. This logo can be emailed to members for use in advertising, on business cards, and on letterhead or signs.

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Hoover Chamber Officers and Board of Directors

Joe Thomas, Capstone Financial Group, 2015 President

Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union

Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation, 2016 President

Paul Dangel Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel

Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall, Second 1st Vice President

Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank

Reginald Jeter, J.D. Nationwide Mutual Insurance, 2nd Vice President

Ira Levine, CCIM, Levine & Associates

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

Tynette Lynch Aldridge Gardens

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group, Secretary

Gregg Maercker, First Commercial Bank

Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Services

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 — February 2016 AccuStaff - e-staff Sherry Kidd, President - 823-2517 The Gingerbread Lady Ellen Morris, Owner - 960-7040 The Happy Catering Company Megan Champion - 251-8925 Jersey Mike’s Subs Katie Crago- 987-7115

Kona Ice of Birmingham Lisa Thomaton, Office Manager - 620-3553 TJC Mortgage Reagan Denson, Mortgage Loan Officer 278-3801 Mugshots Grill & Bar Nancy Fairley - 995-2902 Urban Barn Clothing Company Colleen Burback, Owner - 451-8888 Park Crest Events Jodi Lombardo, Events Manager - 966-7275 Walden Security Danny Rowe, General Manager - 313-6323 Precision Tactical Arms Company Stefan Carter - 703-8212

Scholarship: continued from page 2 sponsorship: $2,500 — Matthew Allen Family $1,500 — Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall $1,000 — State Farm Agency Recruiter Shannon Trotter $1,000 — American Family Care $750 — Wrapsody $750 — Warren Averett CPAs and

Advisors $500 — Chamber Scholarship The above sponsors will have input into the selection of scholarship applicants. Scholarships granted may be for trade-school students; adult students going back to school later in life; or other specialty applications.

Both types of scholarships are available

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to students who meet at least one of the following criteria: (1) they must be from Hoover; or (2) be a member of the Chamber or an immediate family member of a Chamber member or employee of a Chamber member; or (3) an employee of the City of Hoover or an immediate family member of a City employee.

Enjoy the luxe life Social Membership includes access to swim, tennis, fitness, and dining for only $300 a month.

For Membership Information, contact Ashley Fuentes afuentes@greystonecc.com 205.986.5146

SPOTTED

Mugshots Ribbon Cutting Mugshots Grill & Bar in Inverness Plaza held a ribbon cutting for its 19th restaurant location.

(Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

Peter Northcott, Jason DeLuca and Fred Hughes

Debra Stamps and Sam McAlister

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Scott Elliot, Will Taylor and Kelly Ann German

Karen Rickerson and Debra Stamps

Erin Colbaugh and Brittany Toole

James Jackson, Paul Huckeba and Bill Powell

Bobby Garner and Travis Diggs

Brian Landry and Joe Thomas Dianah Putman and Nodria Abidova

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GSCCC Business Outlook Conference

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The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Business Outlook Conference at the Birmingham Marriott on Feb. 12.

(Photos By Molly Davidson)

Taylor Gell and Jennifer Wynn

Debbie Parrott and Lisa Shapiro

Lynn Ray and Rick Sisneros

Daniel Holmes and Carol Bruser

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C.J. Richardson and April Stone

Ashley and Wade Robinett

Jason Miller and Cindy Edmunds

Global Cuisine The Hoover Public Library held Global Cuisine @ the Plaza on March 6 and presented a program on Creole cuisine. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle) Carmen Maria Austin and Teresa White

Joel Gamble and Madalyn Cohron

Rudy and Joyce Duda

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Arbor Day Celebration The City of Hoover held the Arbor Day Celebration, which was presented by the Hoover Beautification Board, at Aldridge Gardens on March 5. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

Janet Abernathy, Jan Delaney and Lea Pennington

Wendy Conner and Katie Dixon

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Dil Uswatte and Carol Barber

Bailyn Murphy and Colin Conner

Gene Smith and Pat Lawley

Lori Salter-Schommer, Mayor Gary Ivey and Linda Joseph

Laura Catherine Vaughn, Hannah Seale and Katherine Sexton

Peyton Newsome and Kathi Roberson

Lynne and Walter Cooper

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SPOTTED

Senior Center Mardi Gras The Hoover Senior Center held its Mardi Gras Ball on Feb. 9 with a live band, food and plenty of festive décor. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle and Contributed)

Carol Griffith, Linda Sanders and Tiltie Powers

Rose Marie Bunn and Hollis Hayes

David and Linda McAshe

Pat Thompson and Rebecca McKenzie

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Lois Avery and Margene Gore

Bob and Donna Wiltsey

Margene Gore and Anthony Coppola

Dawn Acton and Libby O’Neal

Yvonne Trero and Phyllis Badyrka

Ethel Taff

Lois Russell and John DeVivo

Frances Fansler

Lois Burns and Betty Franklin

Sallie Buchanan, Betty Arnold and Darlene Laurence

James and Janet Wright

Hollis Hayes

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SPOTTED

GLC luncheon The Greystone Ladies Club learned about theatre etiquette from The Etiquette School of Birmingham founder Kathie Martin at a luncheon Feb. 10. (Photos by Emily Sparacino)

Julie Kim, Judy Arnold, Ranea Breen and Jackie McAtee

Susie Gaston and Wendy Howell

Carolyn Ramey and Wilma Thompson

Hiltrud Hollibaugh and Ann Layne Janie Dollar and Betty Galbraith

Wilma Thompson and Julie Kim

Where art, food, beer + wine meet.

April 23-24, 2016

Linn Park, downtown Birmingham, Alabama $35 advance | $45 at the door Tickets available at corksandchefs.com

Wines, craft beer, & spirits, seminars, plus dishes from Birmingham’s booming restaurant scene served up at an art festival.

Presented by:

Food & Wine Tasting Event

PLATINUM City of Birmingham • Kinetic Communications GOLD AL.com • Birmingham Magazine • Birmingham Mountain Radio • Birmingham Park & Recreation • Joe Piper, Inc SILVER Royal Cup Coffee BRONZE • Alabama Power • B-Metro • BBVA Compass • Big Communications • BlueCross and BlueShield of Alabama • HealthSouth Corporation Hoover’s Magazine • Miller Communications, Inc. • Over the Mountain Journal • Publix Super Markets Charities • Regions Bank • Shelby Living STEEL Alabama Baby & Child Magazine Alabama State Council on the Arts & the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency • BJCC & The Westin • Bell Media • Birmingham Business Journal Birmingham Coca Cola Bottling Company • Bradley Arant Boult & Cummings • CityVision – The Visitor’s Channel • Jefferson County • Jemison Investment Company, Inc WBHM Public Radio 90.3fm • Weld for Birmingham • Yarbrough Festival Foodservices

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Virginia McClendon Ribbon Cutting The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Feb. 9 at Virginia McClendon State Farm Agency. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle) Bill Powell, Lynn Ray and Steve Hart

Harry Horner and Joey Brown

John Lyda and Jerome Morgan Jr.

Verona Petite and DaNella Auten

Virginia and Bryce McClendon

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Awards luncheon

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The Hoover Chamber of Commerce hosted the 21st Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year awards luncheon on Feb. 17 at the Hyatt Regency The Wynfrey Hotel. (Photos by Molly Davidson)

Tracee Baker, Ruth McGhee, Earnestine Hamilton and Deloris Bussey

Miranda Dodgen and Craig Catalfu

Dan Mikos and Bruce McMellon

Bill Powell and Dave Reese

Michelle Tatum and Carolyn Kolar

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Pam Thompson and Rihan Jamil

Andy Tatum and Chris Grace

Jerry Cross and Ira Levine

Taylor Sanderson and Hoover Police Officer Kyle Brohl

Hoover Fire Department Capt. Tim Lawson with wife, Lindsay, and mother, Rita

Voted Shelby County's Best Private School K-12

Fully Accredited | Athletics (10) Degreed Teachers | Low Teacher-Student Ratio Weekly Chapels | Marching & Concert Bands

More Information: kingwoodchristianschool.com • 663-3973

Hoover Police Officers Dusten Walker, Mike Wright and Tracy Harris

Paul Dangel, Erin Colbaugh and Brittany Toole

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700 Riverchase Apartments The newly remodeled 700 Riverchase Apartments held a ribbon cutting with members of the Hoover Chamber of Commerce on March 3.

(Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

Peter Northcott, Alicia Carroll and Andy Tatum

Andy Tatum and Steve Hart

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Joel Watson and Benji Sawyer

Sylinda Daniel and Alex Grimanis

Alicia Carroll and Regina Smith

April 3 Global Cuisine at the Plaza: Sweden

CALENDAR Global Cuisine at the Plaza: Sweden

•Hoover Public Library•

Coffee-o-ogy Cafe presents free programs on food and coffee from around the world. The group will explore Swedish cuisine at 2:30 p.m. Complimentary samples will be provided.

April 4 Together with Twos – Creepy Crawlies •Hoover Public Library•

Stories and crafts for 2-yearolds will be available at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Space is limited; register each week.

Friends of the Hoover Library •Hoover Public Library•

Annual coffee for new and renewing members will be held April 4 at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at 10 a.m. For more information, call 444-7840.

Helping Hands •Hoover Public Library•

Drop in April 4 at 3 p.m. to make newspaper rolls for a local humane society.

Reading Sidekicks – Lois Ehlert: Queen of Collage •Hoover Public Library•

A book club for emerging readers (ages 5-7) and their parents will meet April 4 at 6:30 p.m. The library provides a selection of books by the featured author. Each pair reads a book then

returns with an intimate tale of three generations from the Civil War to the 20th century: a story about fathers and sons and the spiritual battles that still rage at America’s Heart.

Storytime Live – U & V are Unbelievable •Hoover Public Library•

completes a project together.

Registration is required.

English Classes for Adults

April 5 Father Goose – Yummy, Yummy

Basic and intermediate level English instruction for nonnative speaking adults (ages 18-plus) will be held April 5 at 6:30 p.m.

•Hoover Public Library•

Stories, songs and snacks for 1-year-olds will be available at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Space is limited; register each week.

Early Birds – My Little Garden •Hoover Public Library•

Stories, songs and fingerplays for birth to 12 months and their caregiver will be available April 5 at 10 a.m. Register each week.

Sentimental Journey: The Restoration of the Lyric Theatre •Hoover Public Library•

Built in 1914, the Lyric Theatre was once the finest performing arts theatre in Birmingham. Photographer and photoblogger Virginia Jones will present a phototalk on the rebirth of this historic theatre on April 5 at 2 p.m.

Call 444-7840 for more information.

•Hoover Public Library•

April 6 Tiny Tot Tales – Storytime Treasures •Hoover Public Library•

A short, action-packed storytime for children younger than 4 will be held at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

After Lunch Bunch – Hop to It! •Hoover Public Library•

Skip dessert for a fun-filled storytime for ages 3 and up April 6 at 1:30 p.m.

April 7 First Thursday Fiction Book Group: Gilead •Hoover Public Library•

Join the group as members discuss “Gilead” by Marilynne Robinson at 10 a.m.

Twenty-four years after her first novel, “Housekeeping,” Robinson

Stories, songs, games and puppetry for ages 3 and up will be available April 7 at 10:30 a.m.

PJ Storytime – Kitty City •Hoover Public Library•

Wear pajamas for stories, songs and a bedtime snack April 7 at 6:30 p.m. The event is for all ages.

April 9 Walk for Zero in 2020 •Valleydale Church•

The first Walk for ZERO in 2020 event benefiting the Pregnancy Resource Center in Pelham will take place at Valleydale Church from 9-11 a.m. The day will be filled with fun and purpose as the community walks to reduce the amount of abortions in Shelby County until there are zero. The event will include food, music, local vendors and community participation. To learn more, visit Savalifeshelby.org, or call 664-1667.

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enthusiasts April 9 at 1 p.m.

Bring yarn and knit, crochet or embroider with the group.

April 11 LifeSouth Blood Drive •Hoover Recreation Center•

A LifeSouth blood drive will be held at the Hoover Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Together with Twos – Barnyard Dance •Hoover Public Library•

Stories and crafts for 2-yearolds will be available April 11 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Space is limited; register each week.

April 12 Annual Talent Show •Hoover Public Library•

Showcase your talent on stage at the library’s annual talent show at 6:30 p.m.

Entry forms are available in the Kid Zone.

April 15 After Hours at the Plaza: Library Bingo

CALENDAR

•Hoover Public Library•

Round up family and friends to compete for prizes while playing a classic game with a library twist at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the circulation department at 444-7800.

April 16 Walk for Autism and 5K •Veterans Park•

April 19 Mad Hatter Scavenger Hunt •Hoover Public Library•

Join the Mad Hatter, Alice and crew to uncover the clues to Wonderland on April 19 at 4 p.m. Register starting April 4 (grades 1-3).

April 21 LUMA – Art in Darkness •Hoover Public Library•

•Hoover Public Library•

LUMA Theater is an exhilarating light spectacle that captures the audience’s imagination by using the dark as the canvas and light as the brush to create colorful illusions by combining rhythmic gymnastics, dance, magic, puppetry and physics with well-coordinated motion. Tickets are $25. The event will be April 21 and April 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Jungle Book Sing-a-long

April 22 Game Day Tournament

Walk for Autism and 5K will be held April 16 from 7-11 a.m. at Veterans Park.

Blowout Book Sale The Friends of the Hoover Library’s book sale is back and will be held April 16 at 10 a.m. and April 17 at 2 p.m. Items for all ages will be available and will be priced to move.

•Hoover Public Library•

Swing through the jungle to favorite tunes and explore the wildlife with crafts and games April 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate Hoover Day

•Hoover Senior Center•

A Game Day Tournament will be held at the Hoover Senior Center on April 22.

April 23 Household Hazardous Waste Day •Hoover Metropolitan Stadium•

Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium from 8 a.m. to noon.

PurpleStrides •Veterans Park•

PurpleStrides will be held at Veterans Park on April 23

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from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

April 24 Diabetes Walk •Veterans Park•

A Diabetes Walk will be held April 24 from 1-5 p.m. at Veterans Park.

April 26 Horizons Luncheon •Hoover Senior Center•

A Horizons Luncheon will be held April 26 at 11 a.m. at the Hoover Senior Center.

April 27 Guided Library Tour •Hoover Public Library•

Discover all the library has to offer in this guided tour. Learn about the resources, services and events with a librarian as the guide. Refreshments will be provided. Reservations are required. Call 444-7800 for more information.

April 30 Write Club •Hoover Public Library•

Meet and mingle with fellow amateur poets and novelists.

Flesh out characters and tie up dangling plot threads.

Swap material with other writers, or read work aloud.

Share stories and inspirations at Write Club, a free event at 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate Hoover Day •Veterans Park•

Celebrate Hoover Day will be held April 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Park.

The rain date for the event is May 1 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. at Veterans Park.n

Marketplace Hoover’s Magazine • 205.669.3131

Class-A CDL Driver. $500 Sign-On Bonus. Must be 25+ years with clean MVR. 1 year with 6 months flatbed experience. $.34-$.40pm w/dh $.20 pay. Contact HR: (205) 706-4837 ACCEPTANCE LOAN COMPANY Personal Loans! Let us Pay Off Your Title Loans! Come

by Acceptance Loan and apply for a loan today.

224 Cahaba Valley Rd Pelham, AL 35124 205-663-5821 NEED A JOB? NEED A BETTER JOB? AIDT recruits, screens and trains qualified applicants for outstanding jobs statewide. All at NO COST to you! Visit www.aidt.edu/jobs today to view your opportunities!

GENERAL LAWNCARE Weekly or bi-weekly grass cutting, including large properties, acreage and lake properties. Great rates!

Free Estimates! Satisfaction guaranteed! Discounts for mulitple properties.

Serving Shelby and Chilton Counties. Call Alex: 205-955-3439

based per job. Media blasting available. Powder coating coming soon.

Montevallo area.

(205) 665-4687 (205) 296-9988 Backhoe Work and General Hauling Services.

Gravel, red clay, sand, pea gravel. Can clean ditches out and recover road with new gravel.

Contact Barry Cunningham (205) 217-5731 Bertolone Italian Café is NOW hiring Experienced Servers. Apply in person at 605 2nd Ave N, Clanton.

Bibb Medical Center & Nursing Home Currently Hiring For: • Hospital DON • Billing/ Insurance Clerk • MLT/MT • LPN & RN’s • Labor & Delivery Nurses • CNA’s & PCT’s Apply at: Hospital Information Desk, 208 Pierson Ave., Centreville, AL Or email resume to: bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter. com. Apply Online: bibbmedicalcenter.com

American Ranch House opening in Helena is HIRING Front of House Staff. For more details, call Cornelius Frazier 205-920-3069.

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.

B&J Metal Fabricators Professional sheet metal replacement and fabrication on classic cars/trucks. $65.00/hour for labor. Parts/ supplies additional. Quotes

BURGER KING JOIN OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM Schuster Enterprises, Inc., a Franchisee of Burger King, is looking for Management professionals who have

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a desire to join a team where people are the most important asset, where growth is based on ability and where opportunity is abundant. Benefits: Competive Wages, Health & Life Insurance, Paid Vacations, 401(k). Apply online at: www.jointeamschuster.com.

(EOE - DRUG FREE WORKPLACE).

JOIN OUR TEAM! MAINTENANCE ENGINEER FOR A BURGER KING FRANCHISE Schuster Enterprises, Inc., a Franchisee of Burger King, is looking for a person with skills in HVAC and Refrigeration, Light Electrical and Plumbing.

• Competitive Wage based on skills and experience, annual reviews.

• Health and Life Insurance • 401 (k) Profit Sharing Plan • Paid Vacations • Maintenance Vehicle & Tools furnished FOR INTERVIEW CALL DAVID STEVENS (706) 563-3066 (EOE—DRUG FREE WORKPLACE) Seeking motivated individuals.

Office sales, 40/hours weekly. Hourly+commission.

Starting $10/hour. Potential earnings after 30 days up to $20+/hour. Friday/Saturday off. Call Brian between 1PM-5PM 205-624-4477

Seeking Experienced Delivery Drivers Requires 2-years experience/ clean driving record.

Knowledge of Birmingham/ surrounding areas beneficial. Benefits included.

Apply: 140 W.Oxmoor Rd., Birmingham Email resume: nrenta@centralpaper-al.com Log Home: 5BR/3BA on 12 beautiful acres in Calera, AL, overlooking a stock pond. Barn with workshop.

Needs some updates and TLC. Call 205-862-6883.

CHOICE HOME CARE • LPN: (trach/vent. experience) needed for home cases in Trussville & Pinson • LPN (or MA): needed for Admin. Assist.

Duties • CNA’S/HHA’s: full-time. Some 12-hour shifts/Nights available.

Cases available in other areas: Pinson,_Trussville,_ Birmingham.

APPLY IN OFFICE: 3928 Montclair Rd Ste 202, Birmingham, AL 35213. BRING SS CARD/DL/ AUTOMOBILE/INSURANCE. MUST HAVE RELIABLE CAR! CLARK’S WELDING SERVICE Welding and Site Fabrication ABS Certified Welder 15 Years of Experience Call Steven Clark at: 850-207-5383 Alternate Phone Number: 850-501-1783

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 & REHAB LPN Charge Nurse PRN - 12 hour shifts Excellent Salary. Interested applicants should send resume 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 Coosa Valley Medical Center Now Hiring!

RN’S all shifts: Labor and Delivery, Med Surg, Post Acute. Also Hiring CNA’S Email resume to: Janean.

Crawford@cvhealth.net or to apply, go to www.cvhealth.net D&J’s Cafe HIRING-ALL POSITIONS! Must Have Proper Transportation/Flexible Schedules! Looking for Happy, Energetic People with Great Attitudes! Apply in Person: 75 County Road 55, Clanton

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Our Present Truth Three Angels Message Free Book & Bible Study. In God We Trust Ministries, P.O. Box 171, Samantha, AL 35482. 205-339-4837 DCH Health System Caring. For Life. $5,000 sign-on Bonus. For More Information Contact: Annie.

Miller@dchsystem.com.

Apply online at: www.dchsystem.com TARGET AUCTION. Advanced Real Estate Marketing. 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com NOW HIRING FOR HOMECARE AIDES & LPN’s IN THE SHELBY COUNTY AREA. Apply Online: www. eldercareofnorthalabama. com under the ‘Cullman’ office or call 256-727-5312 (M-F 8am-5pm) RECEPTIONIST & HOME IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR for Community Action.

Part-time/Min 30hrs.

Required: dependable, HS Diploma/GED, good verbal communication, computer skills. Mail resume to: PO Drawer 559, Clanton, AL 35046 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 at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-668-3316.

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CREDIT MANAGER Farmers Furniture in Clanton Looking for dynamic people including bilingual. Position offers competitive pay/ benefits package. Required: HS Diploma/Equiv, valid DL, good communicator, enjoy working w/public.

Apply at 302 Park Plaza, Clanton or online farmershomefurniture.com THE FISH MARKET RESTAURANT CASHIERS & SERVERS NEEDED. NOW HIRING HAPPY People with GREAT Attitudes! Must be Flexible/Hours Vary Apply in Person ONLY Hwy 280 & Hwy 31 Locations ONLINE AUCTIONS www.GTAOnlineAuctions. com 205-326-0833 Granger, Thagard & Assoc.

Jack F. Granger #873 Hiring Stylists in Pell City Average Pay $12 & Up 205-966-7254 Entry Level Positions/ Several Openings with distribution center. Needing high energy/hardworking/ dependable people. No schooling/experience required. Those selected may be asked to start immediately. $600/wk per Co Agreement. Must be 18.

Call Amber 205-624-3627 Monday-Wednesday 8am6pm 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

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EXPERIENCED DIESEL MECHANIC Please apply in person at J & M Tank - Calera Terminal, 2710 Hwy 87, Alabaster, AL 35007 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.

Licensed & insured.

In business for 20 years.

205-836-2038 Klassy Klean hiring Cleaning Techs.

Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30 Cleaning homes & businesses.

Requirements: good background/drug-free/good work ethics/trustworthy, able to work w/team, project positive attitude, and learn professional cleaning techniques.

Call 205-685-9883 for more information.

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 Christian Mission Agency in Wilsonville Seeking Administrative Assistant Excellent organizer, proficient in Excel, data entry and manual filing systems. $25-28k.

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2115 Motes Rd, Sylacauga 256-245-6500 TDD#s: 800-548-2547(V) 800-548-2546(T/A) Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Equal Opportunity Provider/ Employer McDonald’s is Now Hiring in Chelsea, Pelham, Hwy 280 & Alabaster! Apply at www.mcalabama.com

Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com

McKinnon Toyota and Nissan Hiring for Sales Representatives. Apply online at mckinnontoyota. com or in store (see Receptionist).

SMALL BUSINESS FOR SALE CompuChild franchise in business for 15 years.

Teach preschoolers to use computers. Perfect parttime business for mothers.

Call Jean (205)995-1225

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

LEVYS FINE JEWELRY Others buy Gold, We buy Jewelry! 205-251-3381 Downtown Birmingham www.levysfinejewelry.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

DIESEL TRUCK MECHANIC At Least 5 Years’ Experience. Pay is Based on Experience. Benefits Include BCBS, Secondary. Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401K. 40+ Hours Per Week. Apply in Person Mon-Fri, 7am5pm. Morris-Shea Bridge Company 37408 Hwy 25 S, Harpersville, AL 35078 / 205-672-2403 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 Noland Health Services Now Hiring RN’s Day & Night Shift Available Noland Hospital Shelby Located in Shelby Baptist Medical Center Alabaster To Apply Visit: www.nolandhealth.com 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 Odyssey Early Schools.

Birmingham’s Best Daycare/ Preschool is Seeking Experienced Teachers. 4 Year Degree Preferred.

Full-Time. BEST Pay. FULL Benefits (Insurance, Leave, Holidays). Call Annie Fine 991-0039.

OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS Commercial Furniture Dealership Currently Accepting Applications for Experienced Furniture Installer. We offer excellent pay and benefits. Qualified applicants should call (205)443-8344. E.O.E M/F/D/V/ADA Manufacturing/Assembly positions available in Calera & McCalla areas.

Full time hours, all shifts available. Call today 205-267-3910 PawTree. Love Pets? Love People? How would you like to educate pet parents about customized pet nutrition and other fun pet products? We are looking for positive and motivated people who love pets to open up the Alabama area!

No experience necessary.

Full or Part-Time! Own your own business while making profit with a purpose.

Minimal start up fee. For more information, email healthypetpro@gmail.com A Peace of Mind In Home Care has an Immediate Need for Care Givers. Must have 4 years verifiable experience in a residence or a facility. Flexible schedule.

Companion care/personal care/total care patients.

Light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation to dr and activities. Must pass background check/drug screen/clean driving record.

Call (205)671-5102 Fax 205-671-5069 Or Email Resume annpauley68@gmail.com Burger King Hiring General, Assistant & Shift Managers Top Pay/Monthly Bonus/ Vacation/Medical Benefits.

3yrs fast food experience required. Fax resume: 334-649-1112 Or apply at: www.work4bk.com

AFFORDABLE HIGHSPEED INTERNET Available where you live! Call Today for this Limited Time Offer! www.pbsinternet.com, 800-266-4409.

Quality Correctional Health Care has several nursing opportunities in Columbiana. For more information and to apply, please visit http://qchcweb. applicantpro.com.

OTR Class-A Driver • Montgomery, AL 3yrs Experience • $.40-$.50 Per Mile Paid Weekly • BCBS Insurance Home Weekends • EZ Press & Prepass Safety & Fuel Bonus Call: (334)288-8106 S&G Poultry-Hiring Farm Staff Requirements: •Ability to lift/move 60+ lbs.

•Valid DL Duties: •Feeding birds •Collecting/grading eggs •Moving birds/cleaning pens •Perform related work as required.

Some weekends/holidays.

Can not own/come into contact with other poultry.

EEOC-Employer 205-7557082 NOW HIRING Cooks, Dishwashers, Servers Apply in person Mon-Fri between 1-3pm at 33985 Hwy 25, Harpersville 35078 (inside Dixieland Tradin’ Post) Pelham’s best kept secret!

Apartments are leasing fast so visit us today: 205-663-1101 or meadowwoodapts.info Local Concrete Delivery CDL Drivers Experience preferred. CDL Required. Chilton/Shelby/ Jefferson County

Deliveries. Benefits include BCBS, vision, dental. Late model equipment.

205-755-3930 PT Vision Therapist to help with visual processing disorders. Education background preferred; passion for working with children required. Training provided. Send Resumes to Jason@snidertherapy.com Snider Therapy Centers Southern Haulers LLC looking for: • Local pneumatic tank drivers • Local flat-bed drivers • Regional tractor-trailer dump drivers Home on most weekends.

Excellent wage and benefit package. 23 years of age.

Good MVR and good CSA points. If interested, call 1-800-537-4621. Ask for Adam, James, or George. or www.southernhaulersllc. com. EOE Immediate Positions!!!!

Positions needed: Warehouse • Sales Reps • Assistant Manager • Delivery Drivers • Customer Service. Laid back atmosphere, good pay, plenty of hours available!

Company vehicles to qualified individuals!

Call Andrew 9am-7pm • Monday-Saturday at (205) 490-1003 or (205) 243-6337 CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/ Pelham Call Stephen (205)663-2822 TARGET AUCTION Advanced Real Estate Marketing 800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com

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 CV Home Health currently recruiting for: LPNs/RNs •Great pay •Manage own schedule If you’d like to become part of our growing team, call: 866-273-3984 shendon@techota.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 Shoal Creek Barn Hand Flexible part or full time hours w/benefits Call Carrie: 991-4654 or 427-5591.

Landscape Assisstant 6:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Full Time • Monday-Friday Paid health benefits.

Looking for a quick learner, with great work ethic!

Call Carrie 205-991-4564 or 205-427-5501 Now Hiring Experienced Class A Drivers. Thorsby/ Prattville Lane. $500 SignOn Bonus. 7 Paid Holidays and Vacation Pay. Call (334)687-6000 ext 18.

Evergreen Forest Products.

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!

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS CDL-A Driver 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 DRIVERS w/Haz. $5000 Sign-On Bonus. Apply online: www.westernintl. com or Corporate Office: 979-413-2140 $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 979-4132192 (EOE) NOW HIRING: •ASPHALT OPERATOR •ASPHALT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR •ASPHALT CREW LABOR. JOB CONDITIONS: •Candidate will be required to work outside, sometimes in inclement weather conditions •Day, some night and weekends shifts •EOE. PAY RANGE & BENEFITS: •Pay Based on Experience •BCBS +dental/vision/ disability •401K plus match.

Submit Application/Resume: Wiregrass Construction, 951 Dow Street, Pelham, Alabama 35124, 205.620.4132

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why I love Hoover

‘I love Hoover primarily because of the people.’

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Kansas native, Dr. Richard Goertzen became the senior pastor at Shades Mountain Independent Church in January.

Before coming to Hoover, he served on the staff at churches in Alabama, Louisiana, California and Kansas. In addition to preaching and teaching, Goertzen also enjoys writing and currently is developing a book. Goertzen and his wife, Kris, have been married for 32 years and have three children: Bethany, Sarah and Joshua.

Q: When did you know you wanted to enter the ministry?

A: I knew early in high school that I wanted to enter the ministry. My father was a pastor. I thought the only way to have a fulfilling life as a Christian was to serve God fully.

Independent Church?

A: Shades Mountain Independent Church has an incredible foundation.

The members have such a great heart for God and for His Word, which is reflected in their love and grace toward others.

Q: What’s your favorite part about your job?

A: My favorite part of my job is watching lives change through the work of the ministry of the Word of God and the Holy Spirit.

Q: What do you love about Hoover?

A: I went to college at Southeastern Bible College here in Birmingham.

I love Hoover primarily because of the people. Everyone is so kind and warm.

Q: What are you most excited about being at Shades Mountain

Q: What is something not many people know about you?

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A: I am stuck in the ‘70s … musically.

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

A: I love the outdoors, especially hunting. I enjoy nature and being away where it is quiet.

Q: What’s your favorite thing to do or place to visit in Hoover?

A: Right now, I am still learning the area. I am actually enjoying working out at Iron Tribe.

Q: What’s your favorite movie?

A: “Up.” n

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