Hoover's Magazine March 2016

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Local Finds Taking home a piece of the community There’s something special about buying locally made products.

Whether it’s clothes, artwork, food or furniture, you know you’re getting something unique. Plus, it feels good to support local businesses in the community.

Maybe that’s why there’s been such a boom of shops and products that are made right here in Hoover, like White Picket Scents’ candles.

Alethea Cowie started White Picket Scents as a way to spend time with her daughter, but it’s since seen tremendous growth in just the few months it’s been in business. You may have seen (or more likely smelled) her candles at places like The Boot and Harper Lane boutique.

We actually featured Alethea’s daughter, Jordan, in the magazine a few months back for her artwork and business, Wood Ya Look at That.

This is one family that is definitely not lacking creativity and strong work ethics. Read more about White Picket Scents on page 8.

There are a variety of places and

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ways to discover local goods.

One of my favorite ways to do that is by attending local arts and craft shows: That’s actually where I met Amy Choran, the owner of Junky 2 Funky. She’s now bringing her eclectic, local pieces to Hoover with a new store opening.

The shop has pieces like painted signs, artwork, southern-styled towels, rustic decor and even bed swings. It’s an experience in itself to walk through the store — although I doubt you’ll be able to just visit without taking a unique piece home. You can check out more about Junky 2 Funky on page 16.

There’s not much better than buying local items and supporting people in the community. One way we do that here at the magazine is by looking for Hoover people and businesses to spotlight.

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FEATURES 16

Junky 2 Funky Shop for local artwork, décor and other unique finds

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Not Up for Debate Student Will Haynes earns top honor at Spain Park

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Festive Décor Couple decorates home for holidays year round

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42 ARTS & CULTURE 8 Fresh Scents Find hand-poured candles for every nose and occasion

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Putting for Green Kiwanis golf tournament benefits local charities

FASHION 30 Fashion Fanatics

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HEALTH & BEAUTY 35 St. Vincent’s 119

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EDUCATION 38 Snippets

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hat started as a fun, mother-daughter activity has now grown into a fulltime family business. And White Picket Scents isn’t showing signs of slowing down.

Alethea Cowie began crafting candles at the urging of her daughter, Jordan.

“She has thousands in her room. We’re candle-holics around here,” Cowie says with a laugh.

Jordan suggested crafting candles would be a good way for the two to spend time together.

So, Cowie started researching the process and attending local shows with her daughter.

With some knowledge under her belt, Cowie practiced and tested out the scents on her family.

As more scents passed their approval, Cowie began thinking about possible names for her candle endeavor. A Gadsden native and 8

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Alethea Cowie started making candles at the urging of her daughter.

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ABOVE LEFT: She uses wicks that have a clean burn and are eco-friendly.

ABOVE RIGHT: She allows the candles to cure for a few days, with the difference seen in this before and after photo.

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current Hoover resident, Cowie wanted the name to reflect the business’ southern roots.

She knew she had something special when she came up with White Picket Scents. Now, her signature scent is called Picket Fence and has hints of tea and ginger with a warm, floral undertone.

“It’s a fresh scent that can be used year round,” she says. “It’s not very strong.”

Cowie brought her hand-poured White Picket Scents candles to her first event, the Mt Laurel Fall Festival, in October 2015. And everything just took off from there.

“It was a whirlwind during the holidays,” Cowie recalls. “I didn’t think it would take off this big. It’s just been incredible.”

Residents can now find White Picket Scents at boutiques like Harper Lane in the Galleria, The Boot and at local events and shows like the Birmingham Boutique Blowout. Cowie actually

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is working on a signature scent for Harper Lane, which has been an exciting opportunity, she says.

“People like to buy local,” Cowie says. “That’s the up-and-coming mentality.”

Not only are the candles local, with Cowie hand-pouring them at her home, but she is also using environmentally friendly materials. Her candles are made from 100-percent soy and are GMO free. The wicks she uses also provide a clean burn.

“I use soy because the scent throw is better,” she explains. “It’s green, kosher and ecofriendly.”

Once she’s created the candle, Cowie is tasked with coming up with a name for the scent, which is one of the hardest parts, she says.

“I like quirky names but with a southern flair,” Cowie says.

Her favorite scent is Daydreamer, and she

said the name for that one came about when talking to Jordan.

“We were trying to come up with the perfect name for it, and we both agreed it made you want to sit, relax and dream while you smelled it,” she says.

White Picket Scents offers a variety of seasonal and everyday scents, with more being added to the list all of the time.

For Halloween, Cowie created Hocus Pocus and Trick or Treat candles that were huge hits.

During the Christmas holidays, she offered Mistletoe Kisses and Sleigh Bells.

She even created two sweet scents for Valentine’s Day called Cupid’s Crush and Guilty Pleasures, which smells like chocolate decadence and raspberries.

Her top sellers are Picket Fence and Daydreamer. She also has other everyday ones called Sweet Serendipity, Spa Day, Driftwood

and Tranquility. The candles are $20 or less, depending on the size.

Although the candle business has picked up a great deal since October, it’s still a way for Cowie and her daughter — who has her own local business, Wood Ya Look at That — to spend time together. The two currently are working together to create new labels for the candles.

“That was our intentions: We wanted something we could do together,” Cowie says.

“Jordan is going to try and create a hand-written label for me. My daughter is just the epiphany of talent.”

For more information, visit White Picket Scents on Facebook and Instagram (@WhitePicketScents). She creates custom scents and sells wholesale and on consignment.

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TOP: Her signature scent is Picket Fence. BOTTOM: She buys the ingredients for the candles locally and online.

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PUTTING FOR GREEN Kiwanis golf tournament benefits local charities

The 24th Annual Crest Cadillac Charity Golf Classic will be April 11 at the Riverchase Country Club.

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pending the day on the golf course can be the perfect way to relax, hone skills, chat with friends and give back to good causes — at least with the Kiwanis Club’s golf tournament.

The 24th Annual Crest Cadillac Charity Golf Classic, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Metro-Hoover, will be on April 11 at the Riverchase Country Club. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m., and the four-person scramble will begin at 1 p.m. The rain date is April 12.

The group’s goal is to have 30 teams participate in the event, says Hoover City Councilman John Lyda, who has been involved with the tournament since 1998.

The Kiwanis Club will distribute the proceeds from the golf tournament to local charities such as SafeHouse by Shelby County, Camp Smile-A-Mile, Adaptive Aquatics, Hope for Autumn Foundation, Restoration Academy and two state university scholarships for local students.

“There are a tremendous amount of good, charitable events in Hoover,” Lyda says. “But ours, in its 24th year, brings the business and civic communities together to support great charities.”

This year’s tournament also holds a special meaning for everyone involved. It will be in memory of Dave Broderick, who passed away last October and was the longtime chairman of the golf event.

Participants will enjoy a round of 18 holes, along with a fun day out with fellow golfers.

There will also be complimentary lunch and drinks during the tournament.

Something new with the golf classic this year is the Bankers’ Challenge, Lyda says. In addition to the overall tournament, there will be a challenge among the different banker teams.

Golfers can win prizes for “Closest to the Pin,” “Longest Drive” and “Hole in One,” which nabs them the use of a Cadillac for two years. Another prize is lunch at J. Alexander’s with Gary Ivey with Crest Cadillac. All participants will also take home a gift bag.

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LEFT: John Lyda, David Luke, Joe DiBenedetto and Don Outlaw participated in the tournament last year.

RIGHT: Levi Mixon, Jonathan Belcher, Brooke Williams and Scott Rohrer competed as a team during last year’s event.

Lyda says. “We keep the funding within the city, like with the scholarships. Those scholarships are so valuable to Hoover High School and Spain Park High School kids to go to college.”

There are three different team sponsorship levels — platinum, gold and silver — and people can also register as a single team or individuals. The cost for sponsorships ranges

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from $700 to $1,800.

“I encourage people to come out and enjoy a great day,” Lyda says. “It’s just everyday golfers who come out there to support the organization.”

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The Kiwanis Club of Metro-Hoover will distribute the tournament proceeds to these local charities.

 Adaptive Aquatics: The group provides instruction and specialized equipment for people with disabilities so they can experience water sports, improve fitness and develop independence.  Hope for Autumn Foundation: The foundation gives hope and assistance to families battling childhood cancer. They also support innovative research in child cancer therapies and increase

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Amy Choran opened a second location of Junky 2 Funky in Hoover in December 2015.

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JUNKY2FUNKY Eclectic shop offers unique local finds WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTOS BY DAVID MCELROY

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hether someone is looking for the perfect specialty gift or a piece of local artwork, they can find it all at Amy Choran’s Junky 2 Funky.

Junky 2 Funky opened in Hoover this past December in the Hobby Lobby shopping center on Montgomery Highway. It has a variety of items, including locally made jewelry, pottery, artwork, vintage décor and furniture.

This is the second Birmingham-area store for Choran, who opened the original location about two years ago in Irondale. “I had no idea it was going to take off the way it did,” Choran says of the first store.

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“We take junk

and turn it into something funky.”

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Irondale, she began to see a need for another store.

“We had so many customers who shopped at the Irondale location who said they wished we had it in Hoover,” explains Choran, who grew up in Bluff Park. “So, we just started looking and came across this place.”

The Hoover store is smaller than the one in Irondale, but Choran says they have the option to expand if they decide to in the future. The new location helps them not only reach people in Hoover but also Pelham and Alabaster. They have also added new artwork and pieces from people in these cities.

“We’re constantly looking for local people with talent,” Choran says. “We love supporting local artists. There’s so much talent here under our noses.”

Junky 2 Funky has items from local artists like southern-styled shirts, décor perfect for animal lovers, wedding gifts, Alabama and Auburn pieces, seasonal items and much,

much more.

“We have a little bit of everything,” she says.

The store also carries smaller items that are perfect for gifts, such as their reclaimed pictures and handmade jewelry. They have more than 1,000 small gift items, Choran says.

Shoppers will find items ranging in price from a few dollars to more than $100, so there’s really something for everyone and every budget. The store looks to carry items from a variety of artists and consigners, giving customers a wide selection to match every style.

Many of the pieces use reclaimed materials to craft stunning, unique pieces. “We’re huge environmentalists,” she says. “We don’t throw anything away.”

Instead, they transform things others may throw out into eclectic pieces, like using old wood to create a table or giving new life to flowerpots. “We take junk and turn it into something funky.”

PAGE 18 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Find the perfect item for lake living, such as towels, pillows and picture frames. They even have gifts perfect for hunters. Shoppers can showcase their state and school pride with these ornaments. Find gifts and home décor items at the shop. People can browse vintage, rustic items like lamps. They have plenty of humorous items.

ABOVE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The original Junky 2 Funky is located in Irondale.

There are signs and other artwork from local artists.

There are plenty of home décor items at the shop.

Customers will feel like they are at the beach with these pieces.

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ABOVE: The shop is located in the Hobby Lobby shopping center on U.S. 31. RIGHT: Junky 2 Funky has plenty of Alabama and Auburn items for college sports fans.

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This multifaceted shop also works with a local carpenter who will build arbors for clients, which cost about $1,000. They also offer bed swings for $895, and customers can even see an example of one in the store.

But it’s more than just a specialty home décor and gift shop. Junky 2 Funky is also focused on its customer service and the shopper’s experience.

“You can’t ask for a more friendly environment when you come into the shop,” she says. “It’s a unique experience.”

And getting to know local

residents is Choran’s favorite part about her job.

“I really enjoying being around the public,” Choran says. “You meet some of the sweetest people who come in.”

In addition to the Irondale and Hoover locations, residents can also spot Junky 2 Funky at local events like Uncorked on the Green at Ross Bridge.

Junky 2 Funky is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, view Junky 2 Funky’s Facebook page. n March 2016 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Education

NOT UP FOR DEBATE

Will Haynes earns top honor at Spain Park WRITTEN BY AMY JONES PHOTOS BY DAVID MCELROY

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pain Park senior Will Haynes may be a debate champion, but there’s one topic that needs no debate — Haynes’ academic excellence.

Haynes, the debate team captain, is a good bet to be this year’s valedictorian.

While the final class rankings won’t be determined until later in the school year, he’s ranked first in his class and would have to get several Bs to lose that position.

Considering that he’s never made anything less than an A throughout his high school career, that seems unlikely.

“Being valedictorian has been one of my goals ever since I entered high school, but I didn’t truly realize I would be able to achieve it until I received my transcript during the middle of my junior year and saw my class ranking,” says Haynes, who consistently took Advanced Placement courses whenever possible — even taking 22

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some state-required courses during the summers to clear room for AP courses during the school years.

The past two years, Haynes has also taken “zero period,” which involves coming to school an hour earlier than usual to take extra courses.

“I am confident that I will be able to keep my grades up for the remainder of the year and maintain my rank,” he says.

Haynes has been the debate team captain for the past two years, but he’s been involved with the Spain Park debate team ever since volunteering at the National Debate Tournament, held at Spain Park the summer of his sixth grade year.

“During the week of nationals, I was able to watch a few rounds from some of the best debaters in the nation and knew immediately that debate was something I wanted to do,” Haynes says.

Debate may seem simple — it’s just arguing, right? Wrong. Haynes typically competes in a debate event called “Public Forum.” In this event, Haynes and a partner

Will Haynes learns all he can for debates by researching information.

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He has been the debate team captain for the past two years.

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debate another team of two on a specific topic, which typically changes at every debate tournament.

Haynes offered two examples of topics he’s debated in the past: “NATO should strengthen its relationship with Ukraine in order to deter further Russian aggression” and “On balance, the benefits of genetically modified foods outweighs the harms.”

After Haynes finds out what his topic will be, he has a month to prepare. He spends that month finding articles about the topic, writing cases using information he finds and then practice debating with his team members.

Haynes is good at what he does, according to Oliver Parker, Spain Park debate coach.

“I have taught debate for 12 years at Spain Park, and he is the most accomplished student to have come through the program,” Parker says.

Haynes is the only Spain Park student who has won an individual state championship, competing at the National Debate Tournament and the University of Kentucky Tournament of Champions for his performance on the National Debate Circuit, Parker adds. He is also only the third Spain Park student to be recognized as an Academic All-American by the National Speech and Debate Association.

“Debate has given me insight on current events and politics, not only increasing my knowledge of them, but allowing me to look at all sides of the issues.”

—Will Haynes

Parker says he believes it’s Haynes’s determination that sets him ahead of the crowd academically.

“In terms of work ethic, I would say that Will is one of the Top 5 students I have taught in my career. If Will struggles to get a concept in class, he looks online to Khan Academy, iTunes U and other educational websites to get the help he needs to understand, perform and excel.

The same is true for debate,” Parker says. “Will has the motivation and selfdiscipline to look over the hundreds of pages of evidence to build a winning argument.”

As debate captain, Haynes helps shepherd the novice members of the debate team, teaching them “how to construct and organize an argument,” Parker says. Haynes

also helps them learn how to take notes and use them to identify, attack or defend key points during debates.

“This frees me and the other coaches up to work with the more advanced students, or students participating in speech events.

Without Will’s help, it would be way more difficult to organize adequate time to address the needs of our novices,” Parker says. “His teammates have the highest respect for their captain.”

Haynes says debate has helped him develop his critical thinking skills, essential for success in all areas.

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Haynes has made an impression on other students and even the teachers.

aspects of debate because it teaches students how to develop informed opinions about issues, rather than just choosing sides solely based off the opinions of family members or news outlets.”

Through debate, Haynes has also traveled to tournaments across the country at universities such as Princeton, Penn, Emory, Wake Forest and the University of Kentucky.

“I still stay in touch with some of the people I have met throughout my travels,” he says.

After high school, Haynes says he plans to attend college, but he’s not sure where just yet. However, he’s set his sights on being a surgeon, so medical school is in his future. He says most people are surprised he won’t attend law school with his success in debate, but his debate skills will be a help to him no matter what he does.

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the book nook

Capes vs. Crowns If you could choose one power, would you rather leap a tall building, fly through the air, maneuver an invisible jet, turn a pumpkin into a carriage or build a castle made of ice?

In other words, would you rather be a princess or a superhero?

I know: The choice is difficult.

Luckily, the Hoover Library recognizes the children in our community are a healthy mix of both and just as comfortable donning a cape as a crown. This spring break, we’re celebrating the princess and superhero in all of us with a special event called Capes vs. Crowns.

Amanda Borden At 10:30 a.m. on March Assistant Library 29, children are invited to join Director Cinderella and the rest of the Hoover Public Library library gang for a special screening of Disney’s 2015 live action film “Cinderella.” At 2 p.m., the merriment will continue when Baymax welcomes kids to a showing of the 2014 computer-animated superhero comedy “Big Hero 6.”

On March 30 at 10:30 a.m., we’re hosting a giant party called “It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a Tiara!” Children of all ages will be thoroughly confused and amused when we mash up superheroes and princesses. Imagine Elsa ruling Gotham, Batman eating a poisonous apple, Superman turning everything to snow and a kryptonite-allergic Snow White.

Expect lots of games, crafts, food, feats of strength, magic and, above all else, fun.

On Oct. 31, the talented wonder-duo of Katie Jane Morris and Anna Beth Sawyer will delight listeners with an interactive storytelling program designed for bold heroes and beautiful princesses of all ages. “Stories of Epic Proportions” will begin at 10:30 a.m. that morning and last for about 45 minutes.

At 2 p.m., we’ll conclude the week’s events with “Wonder Woman’s Craft Bash.” Both a superhero and a princess, Wonder Woman is the perfect candidate to help kids make their own personal capes and crowns. She also makes for a good photo opportunity.

All programs are free and open to the public, and no registration is required.

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Session 2: Sun. March 13. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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n the website for Blu Spero — a women’s fashion boutique and brand — one of the first things a customer sees is the quote, “We strive to empower women to express themselves through fashion.”

Blu Spero recently brought that mission to Hoover’s Riverchase Galleria, opening a location there in April 2015.

Marketing Director Kelsey Fasic says Blu Spero’s mission extends both to customers and employees.

“Our mission is to create and grow a national fashion retail brand built on a shared vision of personal service, fresh merchandise and customer-friendly pricing.

ABOVE: The boutique has an open, welcoming design to make shopping enjoyable.

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We seek to inspire and empower women to express themselves, pursue their life’s goals and continue their education through fashion,” she continues. “At Blu Spero, we are fashion industry teachers and leaders. We are generous with our time and committed to preparing all who join us to succeed at both work and life. We provide our employees with retail experience and fashionindustry knowledge, as well as career opportunities.”

Blu Spero came out of a desire to “create an environment where mothers and daughters could be comfortable shopping together,” Fasic adds.

Currently, there are eight Blu Spero locations in Florida and Alabama. The Riverchase Galleria location is the only location in Alabama. Three Blu Spero stores will open in the Houston area in fall 2016, Fasic says.

Blu Spero officials chose Hoover and the Riverchase Galleria, specifically, because of the area’s growth and the high-quality retailers already located in the Galleria, she

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ABOVE: There are a variety of dresses, shirts, shoes and accessories for every style.

says. And the company’s investment seems to be paying off.

“We have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback and loyalty of the Hoover customers,” Fasic says.

Employees at the Galleria location are still working to get the store’s name into the community, she adds, but “once customers come in, they fall in love.”

Customers are especially falling in love with the store’s chic, on-trend dresses and accessories. The store is designed to appeal to customers ages 18-25 who are looking for affordable, trendy togs for any situation, from a dressy night out to a casual outing with friends.

“Blu Spero is perfect for the girl who loves taking risks and having fun with fashion. From edgy to boho, Blu Spero has her style covered,” Fasic says.

Blu Spero employees are empowered to express their own style while working, which makes it easier for them to relate to patrons, Fasic says.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Customers can suit up with these on-trend pieces. They have trendy necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other accessories. There are plenty of dresses and coverups to choose from as the weather heats up.

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to-day work here at Blu Spero. We’re not confined and are encouraged to express ourselves,” she explains. “Because of this, we are able to connect with our audience and make an effort to inspire them to be unique and pursue their life’s goals.”

The company’s name, Blu Spero, pays homage to the founder’s favorite color, blue, which stands for calmness and serenity. Also, “spero” means “I hope” in Italian and is part of the Latin proverb “Dum spire spero,” which means “While I breathe, I hope.”

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While the company’s website, Bluspero. com, doesn’t yet offer online shopping, Fasic says that capability is coming in Spring 2016.

To see more of Blu Spero’s fashion, check out the company’s Instagram (@bluspero), Twitter (@BluSpero) or look up “Blu Spero” on Facebook. To get in touch with the Riverchase Galleria Blu Spero location, call 205-518-0889.

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s we move into the spring months, St. Vincent’s One Nineteen is in full planning mode for our popular kids and teens summer camps. What really differentiates our summer programs is that while they’re fun for kids, they’re also framed within the health and wellness environment of St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. Kids enjoy a wide range of activities but also learn important health information and habits that will benefit them throughout their lifetime.

children will fill up quickly, so be sure to book your spot early.

Kids can choose from the following weeklong camps: June 13-17 session (6-9 year olds), June 20-24 session (10-12 year olds), July 18-22 session (6-9 year olds) and July 25-29 session (10-12 year olds). The theme for the June sessions will be “Cookin’ in the USA” – featuring different regions of the country, including the South, while the July sessions’ theme will be “Cookin’ with the Stars” and focus on famous chefs’ recipes.

• Sports Performance Programs – While our Sports Here’s a listing of our full summer offerings: Performance programs are offered year-round, we • Camp One Nineteen – Camp One Nineteen continues always see an influx of young athletes in the summer to be one of our most popular offerings. Available for months who want to focus on exceling in next year’s children ages 5-12 years, this camp is offered Junesports. Trained by a highly skilled team of coaches August from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. with more than 25 years of experience at colleges and Campers enjoy various activities, including sports, universities across the country, these programs fill up indoor/outdoor activities, weekly themes and swimming quickly. We offer the following: Speed School (ages – all in a safe and fun environment.

7-11 years) – lays the foundation and is only offered • Kids and Teen Cooking Camps – We offer cooking every Tuesday and Thursday in June or July; Foundation classes and demonstrations throughout the year, but local Training (ages 8-11 years) – provides the next level kids and teens have a special opportunity to learn in-depth of physical preparedness for the young athlete and is cooking skills during our summer cooking camps. offered year-round; Specific Development (ages 12-18 • Teens can enjoy “Culinary Boot Camp: A Cooking years) – equips the motivated athlete with strength and Academy for Teens,” which is designed to teach those speed to gain an edge in his or her sport and is available ages 13 to 18 basic knife skills and cooking techniques. year-round.

Teens learn sautéing, roasting, grilling and braising from a trained chef, while also making new friends For more information, visit Onenineteen.com. To and learning about basic nutrition and healthy eating reserve your camper’s place, call 408-6600. habits. This camp is available June 6 to 10 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Raptors visit Spain Park High School If you think you heard the screech of an eagle at Spain Park High School on Jan. 27, chances are you did. From 12 to 2, the library hosted the Auburn University Southeastern Raptor Center and their hawks, owls, eagles, falcons and more.

Students got an up-close look at a variety of species native to Alabama during two presentations by the Southeastern Raptor Center. Feathered guests included a barn owl, a peregrine falcon, a red tail hawk, a black vulture and Auburn’s own Nova.

In addition to seeing the raptors, students learned fun facts about each bird, such as the barn owl’s asymmetrical ears enable it to pinpoint the location of prey using hearing alone.

The Jan. 27 program was another installment of the Spain Park library’s new series of programming. Introduced this academic year, the library has hosted educational programs covering everything from magic tricks to sushi making to self-defense.

Programs are held during the school day and are open to students on a first come, first serve basis.

In addition to bringing outside presenters to the library, the programs have helped attract more students to the library.

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Students to explore virtual learning Beginning in Fall 2016, the Shelby County School System will allow a select number of students who meet certain guidelines to explore a virtual education option in both history or English.

The decision comes based on a new state mandate for every school district to develop and implement a virtual education option, according to Shelby County Schools District High School Coordinator Jay Peoples.

Peoples presented a report to the Shelby County Board of Education members during the instruction report at the monthly board meeting

on Jan. 21.

One caution area Peoples gave was that the research behind virtual learning is not very encouraging for a select group of students who do not already perform at a high level in a traditional classroom setting.

The virtual education option will allow students to take the courses at home that will be taught by Shelby County School System teachers.

Those wishing to participate in Virtual Shelby County will need to meet requirements such as having a high reading level, a solid grade point average and good attendance.

St. Vincent’s shares healthy, quick meals Staying healthy can be a challenge, especially with demanding schedules and little time to plan and cook meals. St. Vincent’s One Nineteen offered a way to make it a little easier with the 30 Minute Meals for Families cooking class on Jan. 28.

During the hour-long class, participants learned how to put together five nutritious and family friendly meals, simple enough to prepare after work or school activities.

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen registered wellness dietitian Jessica Cox led the class and prepared three of the five meals in the facility’s teaching kitchen for participants to sample.

Cox also discussed ways to use leftovers to create a new dish and how to incorporate nutritional foods into daily life.

At the end of the class, each of the participants received a set of the five simple recipes to bring home and try.

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Darby Green wins Prince of Peace Geography Bee Prince of Peace Catholic School eighth grader Darby Green won the school’s annual National Geographic Bee. The Bee is conducted every year as a celebration of learning geography.

Darby was among 170 students in fifth through eighth grade in the preliminary competition at POP. The field was narrowed to 10 finalists who competed for the school title.

Darby will now take a written test to qualify for the state level Bee held at Samford University this spring. The

winner there will go on to compete at the National Geography Bee held in Washington DC in May. Second place went to fifth grader Caris Gonzalez and third place to seventh grader Tyler Wittman.

The National Geographic Bee is an annual contest sponsored by the National Geographic Society. It’s open to students in fourth through eighth grade in participating schools.

Prince of Peace students look forward to this fun and challenging event every year.

Hoover approves academic calendar Hoover City Schools students will start the 2016-2017 academic year more than a week earlier than they did last year, according to the calendar approved by the board of education.

The calendar includes 180 instructional days for students and 188 days for teachers.

The 2016-2017 academic year will begin for students on Aug. 4.

The calendar includes days off for

Labor Day, Veterans Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Two weather make-up days are scheduled for April 14 and 17, 2017. If not needed, they will be school holidays.

Students will receive a week off for Thanksgiving vacation, Nov. 21-25.

Winter vacation will be Dec. 19 to Jan. 3, 2017, and spring vacation is scheduled from March 27-31, 2017.

Students will also receive Oct. 10 off for a teacher workday.

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen completed the first surgery — a Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) implant — in its new outpatient surgery center Jan. 29. The surgery is one of the first Bone Anchored Hearing Aid implants in Shelby County.

Grayson Rodgers, MD, an otologist, performed the first surgery on patient Gregg B. Smith. The BAHA is a medically implanted device to help patients with hearing loss who are not candidates for a traditional hearing aid. Unlike most hearing aids, the BAHA transmits sound waves through the bones in skulls to stimulate the cochlea, completely bypassing the outer and middle ear.

This surgery is only one of the many outpatient surgery options patients will now have conveniently available at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. The St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Outpatient Surgery Center offers a range of sameday surgical procedures, which could include general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, plastic surgery, pain management, ENT and gynecology.

The Surgery Center includes four state-of-the-art operating rooms and two procedure rooms.

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HCS proposes rezoning plan Hoover City Schools feeder zones will not change in the system’s proposed upcoming rezoning, although just over 2,500 students will be moved. The proposed rezoning plan, revealed during a Feb. 4 community meeting, attempts to address student distribution throughout schools and resource utilization, with an eye toward future development in the city.

Although the rezoning plan is a critical step in the school system’s effort to obtain unitary status, HCS Superintendent Dr. Kathy Murphy said students have been the main focus and priority throughout the process to develop the plan.

The majority of the plan’s changes involve schools in the western part of the city, while the Hoover schools

in Shelby County — Greystone Elementary, Riverchase Elementary, Berry Middle and Spain Park High school — remain largely the same.

What will change is the utilization of the schools. For example, Berry Middle School will shift from operating at 89 percent capacity to

85 percent capacity as a result of the rezoning plan.

A finalized rezoning plan will be presented to the HCS Board of Education around March 7, and around March 14, a motion will be filed with the federal court to approve the plan.

Uber comes to Hoover Uber, and similar transportation network companies, can now operate in Hoover. The Hoover City Council approved an ordinance amending the municipal code to allow transportation network companies into the city during a Jan. 19 meeting.

Hoover’s TNC ordinance is similar to those in Birmingham, said City Attorney Charles Waldrep. The ordinance covers TNC licensing, driver qualifications, background checks, required insurance coverage and vehicle safety inspections.

Waldrep noted the city’s ordinance includes “another layer of protection” by allowing vehicle safety inspections and driving history reviews.

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Simmons raises money for Giving Tree Simmons Middle School students and staff members raised $4,100 in a little over two weeks for the Giving Tree.

Led by the counselors at Simmons, the Giving Tree is a way to give back to others in need. They take the money raised from fundraising

activities and give gift cards to help Simmons students’ families during the holidays.

The staff raised $1,660 of their own money, and parents and students donated $2,440. Simmons really came together to give to those in need, school official said.

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Greystone Ladies Club enjoy the blues A bluesy vibe overtook the dining room of Greystone’s Founders Clubhouse as two members of local band 2BLU & The Lucky Stiffs performed at a Greystone Ladies Club luncheon Jan. 13.

Bruce Andrews, the band’s harmonica player and lead vocalist, and guitar player and vocalist George Dudley played a selection of songs featuring a mixture of blues, rock, funk and gospel.

Andrews also provided commentary throughout the performance.

The duo covered songs by Jimmy Reed, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Bill Withers and other artists whose works have influenced the landscape of American music.

As a surprise, each club member was given a harmonica to play, as Andrews led a brief instructional session at the end of the performance.

In addition to the band, Andrews stays busy as executive director of the Shelby County Arts Council, a non-profit volunteer organization headquartered in Columbiana.

Andrews talked about several of the SCAC’s outreach programs, including Artabilities, weekly art and music classes offered in multiple public schools in Shelby County, and Take Back our Kids, a program serving the county’s at-risk youth at the Shelby County Juvenile Detention Center in Columbiana.

Hoover teachers recognized

POP receives money to attend event Prince of Peace’s Knights of Columbus Treasurer Tony Phillips presented a $2,000 check to Father John Fallon to sponsor the POP 2016 Confirmation class’s attendance at the Matthew Kelly event at POP.

Kelly is a Catholic evangelist and author who has written numerous books. He is bringing his program, “Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose,” to POP on March 12. The event is sold-out.

Hoover City’s 17 schools nominated a teacher for 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year and for the JSU Teacher Hall of Fame.

From the Hoover schools in Shelby County, Greystone Elementary’s Leta Hoit, Riverchase Elementary’s Mary Long, Berry Middle’s Jessical Badio and Spain Park High’s Amber Lewis were each nominated for the system’s Teacher of the Year.

Bluff Park’s Kathryne Flippo was named the 2015-2016 Hoover City Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Bumpus Middle’s Vinny Chiaramonte was named the 2015-2016 Hoover City Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year.

For a full list of nominees, visit Hoovercityschools.net.

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or most, decorating for the holidays means adding festive décor during Christmas or even Halloween. But one Hoover couple has taken holiday decorating to another level and turned it into an art form.

Ralph and Renae Cochran transform their home and landscape to match each holiday — starting with the fountain in the front yard. Ralph uses pool dye to make the fountain’s flowing water different colors.

Last Halloween, he made a blood fountain, and for Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day, the fountain runs green.

The couple pulls from their backgrounds

to decorate the home and say it’s become a normal part of life.

Renae, an interior designer with Birmingham Wholesale Furniture, started her interior design business while living in New Orleans where Ralph worked in the insurance business. Having lived in New Orleans for nearly 20 years, the Cochrans say adorning their home in holiday-themed décor comes natural, and it’s something they love to do for themselves, family, friends and clients.

“In New Orleans, there was always some sort of party or celebration-festival going on,” Renae says. “All major holidays are important for decorating, and of course, there is Mardi Gras, which seems to continue before and after its season. The

atmosphere in New Orleans is usually exciting, and a big ‘to do’ can be made of the most simple things. We really got the spirit for decorating while living there.”

The couple moved back to Alabama in 1995 for work, and they found a home in the Russet Woods/Southwood community.

Although they left the French Quarter behind, their love for holiday decor came with them.

“We just continued most of our previous holiday decorating when we moved here, and it has grown just a little more elaborate,” Renae says.

Each holiday look incorporates current trends and traditional themes. “We always reuse and incorporate new items each year, replacing items that begin to look

FROM LEFT: The fireplace is adorned with garland, jesters and colorful ribbons. Renae and Ralph Cochran enjoy decorating their home for holidays like Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, Christmas and more.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: They added some green touches to the kitchen. Friends and family will feel like they are enjoying a meal in the French Quarter after dining with the Cochrans. People enjoy walking or driving by the home to see what decorations will be up next. An array of jesters adds to the Mardi Gras décor. The outside of the home is decorated, as well.

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tired,” Renae says. “Each year, the themes are a little different because we continue to add to our collections. It seems the look I am going for just kind of happens spontaneously.”

For Mardi Gras, the Cochrans placed two festive masks on the front door. In the entryway, colorful garland climbs the staircase wrapped in purple, green and gold.

Ribbons and lights brighten the garland and make it pop. The Christmas tree also stays up and gets a change or two.

Renae says she looks for supplies around town and online. “I shop at Home Accents, and this year, I did a lot of online shopping to find what I wanted,” she says. “Mardi Gras lights are difficult to come by sometimes.”

The Cochrans have a total of 30 sets of Mardi Gras-colored lights in their decorations.

Walking through the Cochrans’ home makes guests smile at each jeweled and sparkling accent as they find a warm and cozy place to relax. Each room has a color palette in regal tones and expertly placed furnishings.

The stately fireplace gets a dressing for each holiday, as well. The fireplace mantel supports a second set of garland filled with sparkly ribbons, ornaments and lights. For Mardi Gras, the garland is filled with a collection of items including jesters.

“I build the garland on a green Christmas garland base that is triple the thickness of normal garland. There is no skimpy garland

FROM LEFT: The dining room is decorated with beads and a Mardi Grasinspired centerpiece. The Cochrans have plenty of decorations and items from Mardi Gras after living in New Orleans for nearly 20 years.

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in this house,” Renae jokes.

On a side table to the left of the fireplace sits a festive big-lipped alligator. This special guy is from the Katherine’s Collection line and was a gift from their son. Another special piece is a purple and gold glass pumpkin from New Orleans from the Rose Tree collection.

But the house would not be a home without the Cochrans’ 10-year-old poodle, Elvis, who has the run of the house and is right at home in his own set of Mardi Gras beads.

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catches the attention of many in the neighborhood.

“Joggers will come by our house just to see what the ‘crazy people’ have done now,” Ralph quips. “One Halloween, the UPS man was sitting out in our cul-de-sac listening to the music we had playing out by the fountain.”

As Mardi Gras decorations come down, the St. Patricks Day décor goes up — and so on, and so on until Halloween when the house transforms into a must-see spectacle

that draws kids and adults alike. Forward to Christmas, and it’s magnificent trees and then the year starts anew.

Through all of the Cochrans’ decorating, they say they do it because they enjoy it.

They like to decorate for their friends and neighbors, and it is what makes them feel at home.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The fountain runs green for Mardi Gras an St. Patrick’s Day. The couple brought a little bit of New Orleans with them to Hoover. Ralph uses pool dye to match the fountain water to the holiday.

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In addition to the aforementioned shots, Juice Bar also offers juices, smoothies and grab-and-go snacks and meals. here’s a new bar in town, The most popular juices are Sweet Greens and it’s the hottest place for — which contains cucumber, apple, spinach, customers to throw back some kale, parsley and lemon — along with shots with friends.

Orange You Glad — which has a bright However, this bar is Juice Bar in Hoover’s combination of carrot, apple, lemon, ginger, Chace Lake, and these shots don’t have pineapple and mint. Customers can also alcohol — rather, they’re filled with essential select a variety of other juices or mix their oils and fresh ingredients to help patrons get own juice combinations. their bodies back into good health.

Popular smoothies include the Cocoa Operating Partner Kimberley Rushton Banana, which takes a classic threesome of says Juice Bar, which opened in September cocoa powder, peanut butter and banana, 2015, has “intrigued” customers. and adds coconut milk and spinach for a “Some are experienced juicers, and some healthy spin. Rushton says patrons also have never had fresh juice like this before. love the Green Smoothie, which combines All have been extremely receptive,” she says. spinach, kale, pineapple, banana, lemon, “We are thankful that everyone has been so apple juice and coconut milk. interested because we love educating people When it comes to grab-and-go items, on the benefit of our product and supporting customers can choose from spring rolls, kale their healthy lifestyles with new options.” and quinoa salad, fruit cups, fresh hummus

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and veggies, granola, raw cookies and local honey, among other items.

And then there’s those essential oil shots.

Juice Bar uses an essential oil line that is safe to ingest, and the shots offered are each tailored to help specific ailments, such as the Sniffle Stopper, which combines lemon, ginger juice, cayenne and a blend of wild orange, clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus and rosemary oils, she says. It’s touted as increasing immunity, breaking down congestion and stimulating the immune system.

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together pineapple juice, lavender and lemon and peppermint essential oils. It’s then topped with local bee pollen and is used to fight seasonal allergies.

Other essential oil shots help calm upset stomachs, increase energy, curb the appetite and balance blood sugar.

“All are amazing, and loyal customers swear by them,” Rushton says.

Rushton got involved with Juice Bar about a year and a half ago. Her father works for Juice Bar’s parent company, Fresh Hospitality, and she visited the original Juice Bar in Brentwood, Tenn., and “fell in love with the concept and the people.”

“It was such a happy and healthy

atmosphere, with unbelievable personality and customer service,” she recalls. “I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of.”

And Hoover was the perfect location for the first Birmingham-area store because of the “traffic and population,” Rushton says.

“Many people are commuting to and from the city for work, the area is diverse and there are a lot of other restaurants surrounding us that pull a similar healthconscious crowd,” she says.

Juice Bar officials hope to open more locations in the area, Rushton adds.

While juicing is certainly a popular health trend right now, Rushton says she believes it has staying power.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Customers can relax and enjoy a healthy meal or snack.They also have menu items like spring rolls, sprout sandwiches and salads. Juice Bar opened in September 2015 in Hoover’s Chace Lake. They offer juices, smoothies, power shots and more. They only use 100-percent whole fruits and vegetables with no added sweeteners, syrups or artificial ingredients.

Their parfait is made with local honey, which can reduce allergy problems.

They hope to open more local locations in the future.

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ABOVE: Fresh juicing is often a good way to lose weight, feel better and increase nutrition.

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“I think it is an evolving trend. Juicing has been around for a long time. I had a customer come in and tell us he has been juicing for 30 years,” she says. “While juicing has seen a recent spike, I think it will continue to hold people’s interest.

The population is becoming more aware of what goes into their bodies and where

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their food comes from. It’s quick, extremely nutritionally beneficial and delicious.”

Juice Bar is located at 4745 Chace Circle, Suite 109. It’s open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed on Sundays. To find out more about Juice Bar, visit Ilovejuicebar.com. n

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1694 Montgomery Highway, Suite 108, Hoover, AL 35216 | (205) 988-5672 | (205) 988-8383 FAX www.hooverchamber.org | email: bill@hooverchamber.org

The Birmingham Barons to Sponsor March 17 Luncheon Jim Searcy, Executive Director, EDAA to speak The Birmingham Barons Baseball Club is our sponsor for the March 17 Luncheon, and has invited Jim Searcy, Executive Director, EDAA (Economic Development Association of Alabama) as our speaker.

Jim Searcy was named the Executive Director of the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) in 2013. Prior to his being named to the position at EDAA, Searcy served as the Executive Director of the Coastal Gateway Regional Economic Development Alliance. Jim has spent over 20 years in economic development in Alabama. He has held the positions of Vice President of Business and Industry Retention at the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), Vice President of Marketing for the Birmingham Metropolitan Development Board and was a Senior Project Manager at the Alabama Development Office now the Alabama Department of Commerce.

Searcy has served Mr. Searcy has a as Chairman of the Bachelor’s Degree in EDAA Legislative Public Administration Committee, as from Auburn University well as Secretary and holds a Master’s / Treasurer. He Degree in Public serves on the Administration from Advisory Board Auburn University of the Alabama Montgomery.

Productivity To attend this Center, the Board March 17 Chamber of the Alabama Luncheon, please make Technology your reservations no Network, The later than Monday, Board of Advisors March 14, by calling Jim Searcy for the Economic 988-5672, or emailing Executive Director and Community the Chamber office at Economic Development Association of Alabama Development lisa@hooverchamber.

Institute and the org. Networking begins Southern Development Council’s at 11:15 a.m., with the meeting Board of Directors. starting sharply at noon. The In his role as Executive Luncheon is $20.00, payable at the Director for EDAA, Jim serves door, or $25.00 for non-members, on the Alabama Workforce and or those who show up without Training Council, The Alabama reservations. Payment can be made Economic Development Alliance, by cash, check, or major credit cards.

The Alabama Communities of Cancellations are accepted until the Excellence Advisory Committee. morning of the luncheon.

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Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know Program at Hoover Library Did you know Lyme Disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, with close to 400,000 new cases annually?

As part of “Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know,” the Bryce Thornton, Hoover Library is Hoover Public Library partnering with the Business Department Alabama Lyme Disease Association to offer a documentary screening of Under Our Skin 2: Emergence with a panel discussion afterwards.

This FREE event will be held in the Library Theatre on Saturday, March 12 at 1:00 pm. For more information, please call 444-7816.

Bryce Thornton is the Business Librarian at Hoover Library. You can reach him at 444-7816 or brycet@bham.lib.al.us.

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

March 10, 2016 - Inverness Country Club

September 8, 2016 - Abbey at Inverness

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

October 13, 2016 - Alabama Technology Network at Jeff State

May 12, 2016 - Morningside of Riverchase

November 10, 2016 - Business Resource Group (hold - 12-915)

June 9, 2016 - PGA Tour Superstore July 14, 2016 - Advantage Resourcing August 11, 2016 - Homewood Suites - Inverness

December 8, 2016 - AlaTrust Credit Union January 12, 2017 - Regus Chase Corporate Center

Luncheon Sponsorships Normally held 3rd Thursday of each month, 11:15 a.m.

Networking, Noon Luncheon NOW Meeting at Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

March 17, 2016 - The Birmingham Barons

May 19, 2016 - Office Depot

April 21, 2016 - Avadian Credit Union

Business After Hours Schedule Held the 4th Thursday of each month, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

February 25, 2016- Neurogenx Nerve Center of Hoover

July 28, 2016 - Galleria Woods Retirement Community

March 24, 2016 - Morningside of Riverchase

August 25, 2016 - Expedia CruiseShipCenters

April 28, 2016 - AAA Alabama

September 22, 2016 - My Chiropractor

May 26, 2016 - Inverness Country Club

October 27, 2016 - Brookdale Retirement Community

June 23, 2016 - Riverchase Country Club

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A Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-Opening was held Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at 103 Summit Boulevard in Birmingham, as they celebrated their newly remodeled restaurant. Shown cutting the ribbon is Operating Partner Becky Blake, as Private Dining Director Hannah Zander holds the bow. Also in the photo are Sous Chef Chris Usher, Front of the House Manager Jake Schuler (in blue suit), Corporate Executive Chef Russell Skall, Senior Manager Zory Mata, and Regional Service Manager Heidi Noel. They were joined by several Hoover Chamber Ambassadors and guests, who were treated to Fleming’s hors d’oeuvres and samples of wine, along with great door prizes. For reservations, please call (205) 262-9463 or visit us at www.

FlemingsSteakhouse.com

The 2015 Chamber Member of the Year was Sylinda Daniel of Snelling. Working with her company that has been a chamber member for almost 20 years, Sylinda got involved with the chamber in a big way in 2015. She served on the committee for the first Business Expo/ Job Fair at the Hyatt Regency-Wynfrey Hotel in 2015, conducting two seminars related to the Job Fair. In addition, she took a leadership role for the 2015 Forks & Corks Gala, which raised several thousand dollars for the new Hoover Chamber Foundation Scholarships.

The 2015 Ambassador of the Year was Lynn Ray, owner of Business Telephones, Inc. She has been active in the chamber since 2007, and been a chamber ambassador since 2013. In addition, she has been Ambassador of the Year three consecutive years in the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. She out-distanced the closest ambassador by some 50 points in activities for the year.

A modified Ground Breaking Ceremony was held January 26, 2016 for the planned Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community at 3090 Healthy Way in Vestavia Hills (near Lifetime Fitness).

Because of rain, the ceremony was held indoors, with several contractors, ambassadors, vendors, and officials present. Shown, near center is Vestavia Hills Mayor Butch Zaragoza, Vestavia Chamber Executive Karen Odle, Hoover Chamber Executive Bill Powell, 2015 President Joe Thomas, and 2016 President Chris Schmidt.

The 2015 Board Member of the Year was Megan Randolph, CPA with Warren Averett CPAs & Advisors. Her company has been a member of the Hoover Chamber for some 25 years, and her activity in the chamber has been limited to the last three years. In 2014, she began serving as the treasurer on the chamber’s board of directors. She helped to set up the foundation for the chamber, so that contributions are fully tax-deductible. In addition, she was most instrumental in filing for and the receipt of the chamber Deep Water Horizon settlement, which will start the funding for the foundation scholarship.

The new 2016 Chamber President Chris Schmidt was installed by Hoover City Council President Jack Wright at the January 21 Chamber Luncheon at the Hyatt RegencyThe Wynfrey Hotel. Chris has been active with the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce for almost 10 years, and has served on the Board of Directors for the last five year. He is an agent with Daniel Corporation, and holds a law degree.

Here he is presenting the President’s Plaque to outgoing Chamber President Joe Thomas.

The Ambassador of the Fourth Quarter for 2015 was Karen Rickerson, Director of Sales for Candlewood Suites in Inverness. Karen came back to Candlewood Suites in April of 2015 after working in the hospitality business in another city. She quickly got involved in the Ambassador Program and was the most active member of the group during the last three months of 2015.

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Thank You, Board of Trustees The Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees

Steve Swofford Alabama Credit Union www.alabamacu.com

Antonio D. Sankey Eagle Strategies/New York Life www.AntonioSankey.com

Jabo Waggoner Alabama Senate District Sixteen

The Board of Trustees

Tamara Harrelson, Covenant Classic Todd Beegle, On Tap Sports Cafe´

Eric Land, ABC 33/40 Television

Schools

Carol Adkins, OnTime Service

Joe Thomas, Chairman, Capstone

Pete Gagliano, ADT Security

Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel

Jose’ Rivera-Crespo, Outback

Financial Group

Systems

Corporation

Steakhouse

Terri Q. Williams, AT&T Alabama* Steve Swofford, Alabama Credit

David Roberson, Drummond

Jim Quick, P. F. Chang’s Restaurant

Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal

Union

Company

Horace Moss, Papa Murphy’s Pizza

Credit Union*

Kelvin Johnson, Alabama Gas

Antonio D. Sankey, Eagle Strategies/ Dr. John R. Phillips, III, PT

Lisa Worley, Anchor Insurance

Corporation/Alagasco

New York Life

Orthodontics

Agency*

Timothy C. Lee, M.D., MPH,

Ricky Brooks, Express Oil/Tire

Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross

John Lyda, Blue Cross and Blue

Alabama Heart & Vascular, P.C.

Engineers

Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

Shield

Ashley Robinett, Alabama Power

Patricia Cunningham, Fortis

Thomas A. Martin, Riverchase

A.W. Bolt, Bolt Law Office*

Company

Institute

Galleria

Ken Leatherwood, Bright House

Jabo Waggoner, Alabama Senate,

Cody Burns, FOX 6 WBRC

Andy Davis, St. Vincent’s Health

Networks

District Sixteen

Debbie Hultquist, Fresenius Medical System

Stephen Preston, Brookwood

Linda Cencula, Avadian Credit

Care

Leanne Graham, Sam’s Club

Medical Center

Union

Terry Turner, Esq., Gentle, Turner

Sam Dillender, Santek Waste

Lori D. Moler, Children’s of

Steve Nix, AlaTrust Credit Union

& Sexton

Services

Alabama*

Jimese Harkley, America’s First

Hal Humphrey, P.E., Gresham,

Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Schaeffer Eye

Gregg Maercker, First Commercial

Federal Credit Union

Smith and Partners

Centers

Bank

Felicia Fortune, American Family

David Porter, Greystone Golf &

Dwight Sandlin, Signature Homes

Mark Garnett, HealthSpring of

Care

Country Club

Shannon Trotter, State Farm

Alabama, Inc.

Randy Johansen, American Family

Jinni Lacey, RN, HealthSouth

Insurance Recruiting

Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto

Care

Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital

Clarence “Brother” Moss, Steak ‘n

Mall

Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank

Neil Thakor, Holiday Inn - Hoover

Shake

Paul Dangel, Hyatt Regency

Robert P. (Rob) Fowler, Balch &

Kerry Bradley, Hoover Tactical

Alain Gallet, Terracon

Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

Bingham LLP

Firearms

Neal Harris, The Home Depot-

Jerry Cross, Jefferson County EIDA* Deborah Stephens, Behavioral

David Arnott, Hyatt Place - Hoover Inverness

Henry King, King Acura

Health Systems, Inc.

Richard Bishop, ITT Technical

Mark Hamilton, The Home Depot-

Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff, Marriott

Ken Crow, Belk at Riverchase

Institute

Riverchase

International, Inc.

Galleria

Amy Strayer, Jason’s Deli

Alice Johnson, Grandview Medical

Dan Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis

Ashfaq Taufique, Birmingham

Tony Cooper, Jimmie Hale Mission

Center

Insurance*

Islamic Society

Joe McGee, Legacy Community

Alison Lindsay, WIAT-42 News

Richard Head, RE/MAX

Patty Barron, P.E., Birmingham

Federal Credit Union

Darin Boykin, Walmart

Advantage*

Water Works

Dr. Lawrence Lemak, Lemak Sports SuperCenter, Highway 150

Chris Leech, Regions Financial

Leanne Messer, Brookdale Place

Medicine

Glenn Smith, Walmart SuperCenter,

Charlie Conklin, Sentry Heating,

University Park

Allen South, Little Pumpkins

Highway 280

Air Conditioning & Plumbing

Robin Wilkins, Bryant Bank

Daycare

Greg Livingston, Walmart Market,

Tim Prince, Hoover’s Magazine,

Bud Cason, Bud’s Best Cookies

Dwight Burrell, Long-Lewis Ford

Lorna Road

Shelby County Reporter

Paul Huckeba, C B & S Bank

Lincoln

Charles Waldrep, Waldrep Stewart

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer

King Demontluzin, Chateau

Bridget Baughan, McDonald’s

& Kendrick, LLC

Consulting Group*

Vestavia Retirement Community

Keith Pennington, Medical West

Ronald Jackson, Williams Scotsman

Dan Ellis, TASC*

David Jackson, Chick-Fil-A

Amanda Windsor, Mr. Harry’s

Kevin Roberts, Windstream

*Designates a Past President of the

Mike Warren, Children’s of Alabama Chickin De-Lux

Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce

Bobby Haynes, Costco Wholesale

Russell Pate, Zaxby’s

David Brown, Office Depot

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.

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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Upcoming Events

February, March and April 2016 FEBRUARY

February 25: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Neurogenx Nerve Center of Hoover, 1849 Data Drive, Suite 2, Hoover 35244. Contact Paul Todd at 549-4899 or paul@ nncal.com for information.

MARCH

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

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

Coffee & Contacts 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.

March 16: 4:30 p.m. Chamber Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

March 17: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hyatt RegencyThe Wynfrey Hotel. 11:15 a.m.

Networking, Noon Luncheon.

Please make reservations by Monday, March 14. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do

not attend will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20.00 or $25.00 for non-members or for those without reservations. Lisa@ hooverchamber.org March 22: 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.

March 24: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Morningside of Riverchase, 2184 Parkway Lake Drive, Hoover, AL 35244.

Contact Diana Kodadek at 4037400 or dkodadek@5sqc.com for information.

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 RegencyThe 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. $20.00 or $25.00 for non-members or for those without reservations. Lisa@ hooverchamber.org 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 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.

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Hoover Chamber Officers and Board of Directors

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

Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall, First Vice President

Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Services, Second Vice President

Paul Dangel Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel

Sylinda Daniel, Snelling

Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank

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

Kathleen Terry Turner, Esq. Lori Schommer, Joe Thomas, Spencer, Spencer Gentle, Turner City of Hoover, Capstone Consulting & Sexton, Legal City Liaison Financial Group, Group, Counsel Immediate Past Secretary President

Reginald Jeter, Ira Levine, J.D. CCIM, Levine Nationwide & Associates Mutual Insurance

Tynette Lynch, Aldridge Gardens

Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union

Gregg Maercker, Stephen Preston, Brookwood First Medical Center Commercial Bank

Terry Shea, Wrapsody

New Members — January 2016 Bank of America Gina Roberson - 877-4313

Hawthorne at Wisteria Apartments Cody Pugh - 979-5669

Painting With a Twist Hemen Patel - 637-7777

Bell Media Ana Cristina Reaves - 721-8660

Keller Williams Realty Joey Brown, Realtor, GRI - 305-6982

Southeastern Bible College Dr. Alexander Granados, President 970-9213

Gold’s Gym - Pelham (Board of Trustees) Molly Wickstrom - 820-8158

Lawnguard Keith Mitchell - 504-2136

Gold’s Gym - Vestavia (Board of Trustees) Liberty Mutual Insurance Molly Wickstrom - 823-4653 (823-GOLD) Todd A. Stein, Sr., Branch Manager 995-9885 Gold’s Gym - Colonnade (Board of Trustees) Link Financial, LLC Molly Wickstrom - 583-4653 (583-GOLD) Misty McDuffie - 588-8000 Good Times South Media Jay Carr - 229-2711

Mspark Wes Gibson - 317-8773

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State Farm Insurance Ryan Goolsby Agent - 901-3086 TransAmerica Printing Tracy McCoy, Vice President - 879-3030 Vear, Inc. Amanda Reagan, Marketing - 307-6543 Walmart Neighborhood Market-Valleydale Jeremy Crook - 582-6183

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Birmingham Boutique Blowout Shoppers enjoyed great sales at the Birmingham Boutique Blowout on Feb. 6 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

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Matthew and Elizabeth Evans

Ginger Thompson and Magdalena Lira

Linda Kay and Kaysi Snider

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Jordan and Althea Cowie

Kassi Porter and Sherri Gerk

Jon and Angelia Darty

Linda and Erin Dill

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SPOTTED

Riverchase Loves Artists The Riverchase Women’s Club held its 10th Riverchase Loves Artists at the Riverchase Country Club on Feb. 6. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

Larisa and Mary Ann Brechun

Rebekah and Rickie Higgins

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Karen Norris, Tricia Cotter and Pat Imms

Lori Salter-Schommer, Paul DeMarco and Linda Joseph

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Nancy Hammond and Julie Johnson

chelsea comprehensive dental Ryan A. Draiss, DMD

Janice and Lindsey Kelly

Sarah and Jeri Anne Huffstutler

Larry Allen and Cindy Miller

Daniel and Melissa Gullatte

Dave and Susan Baird

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Hoover Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

SPOTTED

The Hoover Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly meeting at the Hyatt Regency The Wynfrey Hotel on Jan. 21. (Photos by Molly Davidson)

Rod Conwell and Lynn Ray

Tom McIntyre and Jacob Erwin

Gena Mueller and Misty McDuffy

Pam Koehler and Jinnie Lacey

Green Calhoun and Nikki Jordan

Derrick Murphy and John Platt

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Megan Champion and Cara Hunter

Terry Turner and Dan Ellis

Diana Knight and Tynette Lynch

Barry Smith and Angela Bennett

Chris Peters, Margaret Kloess and Denise Weaver

Jeanie Shea and Kellie Ogden

Emily Baergen and Michala Mesler

Brittany Riley, Sylinda Daniel and Nancy Kane

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SPOTTED

Bags and Brews Good People Brewing Company hosted a Bags and Brews Cornhole Tournament on Feb. 6 to benefit the St. Vincent’s Health System, including St. Vincent’s One Nineteen in Hoover. (Photos

by Graham Brooks)

Addie Simms and Stephanie Betsch

Traci, Jean and James Copeland with Mike and Debbie Ogletree

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Al Mauro and Richard Brooks

Kelsey Herrett and Elle Brewer

Harrison, James and Andrea Boozer with Cindy Nelson and Ashley and Tammy Dunn

Clare Jones and Courtney Lank

Beth, Jeb and Beau Blair

Al Mauro, Mike Dunn and Richard Brooks

Alexander O’Neal, Emily Tubbs and Kayla Moreland

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Legislative Preview Luncheon Alabama legislators spoke at the Legislative Preview Luncheon hosted by the Greater Shelby County, South Shelby, Calera and Montevallo chambers of commerce on Jan. 20. (Photos

by Molly Davidson)

Gene Rowley and Jane Scott.

SPOTTED Bill Hawkins and Arnold Singer

Joe Meads and Preston Huddleston

Mayor Theoangelo Perkins and retired Sheriff Chris Curry

Mimi Penhale and Ashley Hines.

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GLC Murder Mystery dinner

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The Greystone Ladies Club held a Murder Mystery dinner event on Jan. 26 at the Founders Clubhouse. (Photos by Emily Sparacino) Barbara and Michael Brickner

Julie Kim, Barbara Brickner, Ranea Breen and Therese Haselden

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Kirk and Amber Brown with Katila and John Farley

Charlotte Culton and Sara Copenhaver

Sherry Best and Ranea Breen

Mario and Angela Moore

Ashley David, Joni Wheeler, Kim Chenault, Christy Jackson and Teresa Bruno Kirk and Amber Brown

Faye Anderson and Myrtis Horton

Pam and Brad Overstreet

Rachael Jostsons and Saint John

Jeff and Susan Moss

Phil Jackson, Katila Farley and Christy Jackson

Vickie and Don Brewer

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The Greystone Ladies Club held a Murder Mystery dinner event on Jan. 26 at the Founders Clubhouse. (Photos by Emily Sparacino) Rachael and Eric Jostsons

Raymond and Sherry Best

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Kevin and Michelle Harper

Kathy Frey and Katila Farley

Robert and Julie Kim

2BLU & The Lucky Stiffs Greystone Ladies Club members were given harmonicas to play after Bruce Andrews and George Dudley, members of local band 2BLU & The Lucky Stiffs, entertained the group with a selection of blues songs on Jan. 13.

(Photos by Emily Sparacino)

LaRue Carter, Wilma Thompson and Julie Kim

Mechelle Wilder, Brenda Arthur, Rebecca Hamrick and Sylvia Stagner

Ranea Breen and Tina Douglass

Pat Coshatt, Shirl Ward and Ann Layne

Barbara Brickner and Hiltrud Hollibaugh

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Inverness Country Club Jazztini evening Members of Inverness Country Club enjoyed an evening of live jazz, food and company during the Jazztini event hosted at the clubhouse on Jan. 15. (Photos by Molly Davidson)

Kirk Mancer, Lori Stevens and Sandy Syx

Debbie Corbett, Beth Szymborski and Kathy Ranelli

Betsy Clark ad Kristina Hindman

Beth Symborski, Pam Holton and Gena Gorman

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Asia and Roseann Rodriguez

Loretta Carvana, Diane Cox and Nancy Byers

Kirk and Jennifer Mancer

Bob and Debby Kristofco

The “Sweater Vest Club”: Jim Burden, Mike Clark, Tommy Holloway, Eugene Symborski, J.C. Ranelli and Sandy Syx

CALENDAR

March 1 English Classes for Adults

featuring fiddle, guitar, flute and vocals on March 3 at 6:30 p.m. The event is free.

•Hoover Public Library•

Storytime Live – S is Super

Basic and intermediate level English instruction for nonnative speaking adults will be offered on March 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hoover Public Library.

March 3 Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready?

•Hoover Public Library•

Emergency kits, weather radios and more! Jim Coker, director of the Jefferson County EMA, will share tips on how to be prepared on March 3 at 5 p.m. Light food and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 444-7840.

Circling the Sun •Hoover Public Library•

The First Thursday Fiction Book Group will discuss “Circling the Sun” by Paula McLain on March 3 at 10 a.m. The event is free.

Vulcan Eejits •Hoover Public Library•

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with V u l c a n Eejits, a Celtic t r i o

•Hoover Public Library•

Stories, songs, games and puppetry for ages 3 and up will be offered on March 3 at 10:30 a.m.

March 5 Arbor Day Celebration •Aldridge Gardens•

The Hoover Beautification Board’s 17th Annual Arbor Day Celebration will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The free event is open to the public and will educate people on how to plant and care for trees. There will also be tree giveaways.

March 6 Global Cuisine at the Plaza: Creole •Hoover Public Library•

Coffee-ol-ogy Cafe presents free programs on food and coffee from around the world. The group will explore Creole cuisine on March 6 at 2:30 p.m.

Complimentary samples provided.

March 7 Container and Vegetable Gardens •Hoover Public Library•

This event is presented by the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Refreshments will be served at 9:45 a.m., and the meeting begins at 10 a.m. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call 444-7840.

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy •Hoover Public Library•

This Oscar-nominated documentary tells the story of nine African-American teenagers wrongly convicted of a shocking crime in 1931. The public outrage surrounding this case helped give birth to the civil rights movement.

The movie will be shown on March 7 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.

Call 444-7840.

March 8 Spanish Conversation Club •Hoover Public Library•

Adults of all skill levels are invited to practice Spanish and learn about the culture of various Spanish-speaking countries on March 8 at 7 a.m. The event is free.

Daytime Nonfiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

HFD Promotions Ceremony

Join the Daytime Nonfiction Book Group as it discusses Space Chronicles: Facing The Ultimate Frontier by Neil deGrasse Tyson on March 8 at 10:30 a.m.

March 9 HFD Promotions Ceremony •Hoover Public Library•

The Hoover Fire Department’s Promotions Ceremony will be held on March 9 at 7:30 a.m.

March 10 A Star for Mrs. Blake •Hoover Public Library•

Join the Second Thursday Fiction Book Group as it discusses “A Star for Mrs. Blake” by April Smith on March 10 at 10 a.m.

Storytime Live – T is Terrific •Hoover Public Library•

Stories, songs, games and puppetry will be offered for ages 3 and up on March 10 at 10:30 a.m.

March 12 Mosaic Memory Flower Pot Workshop •Aldridge Gardens•

A Mosaic Memory Flower Pot Workshop will be held at Aldridge Gardens on March 12 from 1-3 p.m. and March 13 from 1:303:30 p.m. Bring old jewelry, grandma’s broken vintage china, coins, keys, beads and more to commemorate a special occasion into a mosaic 10-inch flower pot.

A few tiles, grout, materials and handouts will be provided, but participants should bring mementos and tiles for personal design.

Do not bring glass. Wear a work shirt, bring a pen

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and tile nippers (available at craft stores for about $12).

The instructor is mixed media mosaic artist Felicia Dubose.

The cost is $42 for members and $50 for non-members.

The materials fee of $10 is included. The class is limited to 12 participants.

CALENDAR Paws in the Garden

Color Me Rad

•Aldridge Gardens•

Paws in the Garden will be held at Aldridge Gardens on March 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Color Me Rad •Hoover Metropolitan Stadium•

Lyme Disease: What You Need To Know

Color Me Rad will be held on March 19 at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.

•Hoover Public Library•

This is a documentary screening with panel discussion presented by the Alabama Lyme Disease Association on March 12 at 1 p.m. For more information, call 444-7840.

Purl at the Plaza •Hoover Public Library•

Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts. Bring yarn and knit, crochet or embroider with the group, which will meet March 12 at 1 p.m.

March 14 Discoveries in the Making •Hoover Public Library•

The UAB Graduate School will speak about telexercise for the homebound with spinal cord injuries and lung development in premature babies on March 14 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 444-7840.

March 15 Wings of Opportunity •Hoover Public Library•

Julie Hedgepeth Williams, a journalism professor at

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Samford University, will present the program “Wings of Opportunity: The Wright Brothers in Montgomery” at the Hoover Historical Society meeting on March 15 at the Hoover Public Library. Refreshments are at 2 p.m., and the speaker’s presentation is at 2:30 p.m.

Glue Gun Gang: Giant Dahlia Door Decor •Hoover Public Library•

Create a giant, colorful paper flower to welcome spring, for free. Adults only.

Reservations are required.

Sign-up begins March 1 for the March 15 event at 6:30 p.m. Call 444-7840 to sign up.

French Conversation Club •Hoover Public Library•

Adults of all skill levels are invited to practice French and learn about French culture at this free event on March 15 at 7 p.m.

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day •Hoover Senior Center•

St. Patrick’s Day will be

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observed at the Hoover Senior Center on March 17 at 12:30 p.m.

March 18 Color and Chill at Game Nite •Hoover Public Library•

Take a break between games and take part in a special pop-up edition of the popular adult coloring page event on March 18 at 7 p.m.

March 19 Judy M. Merritt 5K Run •Veterans Park•

Come out to the annual Judy M. Merritt 5K Run and One-Mile Fun Walk will be at 8 a.m. on March 19 at Jefferson State’s Shelby-Hoover Campus and at Veterans Park. All funds raised will go to the Judy M. Merritt Memorial Scholarship fund. The cost is $25 for the 5K (before March 6, $30 after or on race day) and $15 for the walk (before March 6, $20 after or on race day). For more information, go to Jeffersonstate.edu.

March 22 Horizons Luncheon •Hoover Senior Center•

A Horizons Luncheon will be held on March 22 at 11 a.m. at the Hoover Senior Center.

Write Club Flash Fiction Night •Hoover Public Library•

Come enjoy a night of poetry, fiction and other readings from the members of Write Club on March 22 at 7 p.m.

March 26 Storybook Brunch – Hop To It •Hoover Public Library•

A once-a-month, actionpacked Saturday storytime for all ages, served with a breakfast snack, will be held on March 26 at 10:30 a.m.

March 31 Planting for Bees, Butterflies and Hummingbirds •Hoover Public Library•

This event will be presented by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System on March 31 at 6:30 p.m. n

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why I love Hoover

‘Great people, great schools, great restaurants and great shopping.’

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fter growing up along the Warrior River, Dr. Kasey Davis attended Montevallo and later dental school at UAB. She ended up marrying a Hoover native, and Davis says she fell in love with the community and thought it would be a great place to open a dental office. She opened Kasey Davis Dentistry in August 2014 in Bluff Park on Shades Crest Road.

Davis and her husband have four children ranging from ages 2 to 13, and they live in Riverchase.

Q: Why did you decide to become a dentist?

A: I knew I wanted to be in the medical field and work with people. I also wanted a family of my own and a schedule that would accommodate that. Dentistry just appealed to me in so many ways. I loved the idea of making people feel better about themselves, getting them out of pain or discomfort and going to a job where I have the opportunity to form long-lasting relationships with my patients.

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

A: I think it would be the rewarding experience of making someone feel better about themself. Whether it’s that they just want a better-looking smile, or whether they’re actually in pain and need to get to a place where they can eat and be comfortable again, I love being able to increase their quality of life and know that I’ve

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made an impact on them.

Q: Why do you love Hoover?

A: Great people, great schools, great restaurants and great shopping.

What more could you want in a community?

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

A: I’m a total country girl! Well, maybe they do know that when they hear my accent. But I grew up out in the country on the water. All my childhood memories consist of skiing, swimming, fishing, camping, sweet tea and lightning bugs. I love going to visit my folks and letting my kids experience the same simplicity of the country life.

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

A: On the weekends, my favorite thing in the world is to stay up late with my family watching a movie,

sleep in the next morning and enjoy a day with no plans and good food.

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

A: Probably taking the family to Moss Rock for some hiking and rock climbing, and either a picnic in the park or lunch at the Boot afterward.

Q: Who is your role model?

A: The woman described in Proverbs 31. She is a woman who serves God with all of her heart, mind and soul.

She respects her husband and does him good all the days of his life.

She teaches her children the ways of God. She cares for her health and her body. She serves her family and friends with a loving spirit.

She spends money wisely and takes integrity in her finances. She creates a wonderful atmosphere in her home. She uses her time wisely. And lastly, she has an inner beauty that can come only from Christ.n