Hoovers Magazine September 2016

All That Jazz

Festival comes back to the Preserve

Feels Like Home

Erdos oers stylish, comfy dÊcor pieces

Custom Made How adoption and faith change lives September 2016 Hooversmagazine.com $4.95

Park Crest

Celebrate at expanded, upscale event facility

Comeback Kids

Softball team brings home championship

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Until Next Time All good things must come to an end. And for me, that means moving to Nashville and saying goodbye to Hoover’s Magazine.

Exactly two years ago, I worked on my first issue as the editor after having been a writer for the magazine since 2012 — and I couldn’t have been more excited. I’ve loved being able to share your stories and make lifelong friends along the way. Working on this issue was no different: I think it might actually be my favorite.

God puts some people in your life for a reason — which is something I’m sure everyone who has met or talked to Amy Metz Walker says. Amy, who created the non-profit foundation Custom Made Kid and is featured on the cover with her daughter Landry, has gone through struggles so many woman with infertility problems can relate to. But, God turned her frustrations into something that would change her and others’ lives.

In an interesting chain of events, Amy ended up adopting — something she didn’t think she would ever do.

And now, she works to raise money and support for other families going through the adoption process.

Although her journey to becoming

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a mom didn’t go the way she originally wanted, she says she wouldn’t change anything about it. You can read more about her powerful story and foundation starting on page 24.

Another heart-warming story features the journey of 13 girls and how they overcame the odds to take home the state softball championship.

The Hoover Diamonds All Stars 6U fast-pitch softball team, featured on page 14, has a great comeback story that’s almost as memorable as the friendships the 6- and 7-yearold girls formed.

Even if they hadn’t brought home the championship, I would be impressed by just the amount of time and dedication they put into practicing. I don’t know about you, but I wasn’t focused on practicing six days a week when I was that age.

You can also read about Hoover’s new Chicken Salad Chick, the Preserve’s Jazz Festival, Park Crest Event Facility, a Reformer studio, Erdos At Home and much more.

There’s a little something for everyone.

I couldn’t have asked for a better last issue to work on, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Goodbye for now, Hoover! n

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FEATURES 24

Custom Made Family How adoption and faith changed lives and led to a nonprofit

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Park Crest Residents can celebrate at expanded, upscale event facility

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46 ARTS & CULTURE 8 Swinging Sounds

Jazz Festival comes back to the Preserve

RECREATION 14 Comeback Kids

Hoover Diamonds softball team brings home a championship

HEALTH & BEAUTY 18 Made to Move

FEATURES 24 Custom Made

Family How adoption and faith changed lives and led to a nonprofit

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Reformer studio offers unique version of Pilates for all ages and fitness levels

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More Specialties St. Vincent’s One Nineteen continues to enhance medical offerings

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Park Crest Residents can celebrate at expanded, upscale event facility Feels Like Home Erdos brings stylish, comfy furniture and décor to Hoover

EDUCATION 40 Snippets

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The Book Nook

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Hoover Area Chamber Connection

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SWINGING SOUNDS Jazz Festival comes back to the Preserve WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE | PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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sk a person what jazz means to them, and they might respond with a favorite musician, song or just the feeling they get when they hear the lively beat.

But for Hoover residents, their answer might be the upcoming Preserve Jazz: Over the Mountain Music Festival. Now in its ninth year, the festival will be Sept. 17 at the Preserve.

The event, which has typically been held during early summer, is back after a year 8

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hiatus, says Jason Henderson, event organizer and president/CEO of Moss Rock Music.

The festival was at the Preserve for the first seven years and then at Sloss Furnace in 2014. Now back in Hoover, Henderson says everyone is excited about it.

“We’re moving back to a beautiful park setting,” he says of the Preserve’s 10-acre park.

“There’s hardly any obstructive views of the stage, and it sets up like an amphitheater.”

They are hoping to have about 2,500 people at the festival, Henderson says, and

there will be plenty for everyone to enjoy.

A variety of jazz artists will perform at the festival: Chieli Minucci, Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz guitarist; Alex Bugnon, Swiss-born jazz pianist and composer; Gerald Veasley, bass player extraordinaire; The Stooges Brass Band, Nola’s own; Six Times Cool featuring Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Inductee Cleve Eaton; Vann Burchfield, Guinness World Record Holder and saxophonist; Keith “Cashmere” Williams, smooth jazz guitarist; and the Hoover High “First Edition” Jazz Band.

“We’ve done a good job of having a lot of different genres of jazz each year, from contemporary to smooth,” he says. “It broadens people’s perspective of jazz.”

Henderson says they’ve wanted to include Hoover’s jazz band in the past, but it never worked out when the festival was held during the summer. So, they are excited the jazz band will be able to kick off the event this year.

“It’s a neat platform for these young jazz musicians to open up our deal,” he says.

Beyond the swinging music, there will also be a vendor village, which will feature six to eight vendors with things like jazz oil paintings and jewelry.

Something else that’s new for the festival is allowing limited parking along Preserve Parkway — in addition to having shuttles to

ABOVE: The Preserve Jazz: Over the Mountain Music Festival will be Sept. 17.

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EVENT INFO

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When: Sept. 17 Where: The Preserve Gates Open: 11 a.m.

Music Starts: 1 p.m.

Tickets: $42 (10 and younger free) Food and Drink: Allowed

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Chieli Minucci Alex Bugnon Gerald Veasley The Stooges Brass Band Cleve Eaton Vann Burchfield Keith “Cashmere” Williams Hoover High “First Edition” Jazz Band

ABOVE: There will be a full list of talented artists. LEFT: Alabama has produced a variety of talented jazz artists, including Gary Motley.

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the event. There will also be VIP onsite parking for $20.

The Preserve’s Vecchia will be open and serving food and drinks, and people can bring in food, drinks and small coolers to the event.

Attendees are also welcome to bring blankets, seating, lighting (for after dark), sunscreen, insect repellent, umbrellas and other outdoor items. Pets aren’t allowed, except for service animals.

“It’s a laidback crowd,” Henderson says.

“You can come for the entire day or just to see the headliners.”

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Advanced general admission is $42 (including processing and handling), and children 10 and younger are free.

Tickets are available online and at the gate. There are also twilight tickets available the day of the event for $25 to get in after 6:30 p.m. The festival is rain or shine.

A portion of the festival proceeds will go to Samford University’s the Rev. John T. Porter Scholarship and WVSU 91.1 FM. Gates open at 11 a.m., and the music begins at 1 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit Preservejazz.com. n

the book nook

Theatre Renovation Redesigned level means more space and updated look

When the Hoover Library opened in 1992, Library Director Linda Andrews included groundbreaking ideas in the library’s floor plan including two art galleries, meeting room spaces and The Library Theatre and Box Office on the Theatre Level of the library.

Many Hoover residents use the meeting rooms on a Elin Glenn monthly basis, and patrons Public Relations from surrounding areas enjoy Specialist viewing artwork by local and Hoover Public Library regional artists and attending performances in The Library Theatre.

To better serve you, our patrons, the Theatre Level of the Hoover Library is getting a makeover. The meeting room and art gallery spaces will be renovated during the months of August and September. A redesign of the Theatre Level art gallery area and meeting rooms will mean more function and event space, as well as an updated look.

Flexible partitions will be installed, allowing the entire meeting room and gallery space to be opened up and utilized as one area for large events, allowing up to 250 guests to meet and mingle.

The moveable partitions will also be used to create two meeting areas, the Fitzgerald Room and the Shakespeare Room. New audiovisual equipment will be available in the meeting rooms, too. All Hoover residents who are members of a not-for-profit organization can reserve a meeting room.

Through the end of September, the Theatre Level will be inaccessible to library patrons. Please call 444-7888 to reach the Arts Department staff to assist you with meeting rooms, art gallery inquiries and the upcoming Library Theatre season information. Tickets for The Library Theatre’s 25th Season will go on sale in September! Please check our website, Thelibrarytheatre.com, for more details.

We look forward to sharing the Theatre Level’s new look with you later this fall. n Elin Glenn is the public relations specialist at the Hoover Public Library. Visit Hooverlibrary.org for more information.

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Art in the Gardens Saturday, September 24 and Sunday September 25 Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5 per person entry fee; visitors younger than 16 get in free

As summer moves into fall, come to Aldridge Gardens for a walk through established gardens, or take the half-mile walking trail around the lake to experience an urban forest. See the newly completed Veterans Memorial Arbor that spans the 125-foot dam. Also, be sure to come inside the house to view our art gallery. This month you will see the works of plein-air artists, as well as our special display of Frank Fleming sculptures.

A host of Alabama artisans will compete for prizes in this open-air art show. Stroll through the Gardens and shop for beautiful and unique works of art. This event features woodworking, jewelry, glass, sculpture, painting, watercolor, photography, drawing, clay, printmaking, and mixed media. Food will be available for purchase from vendors at the event.

Off-site parking with shuttles will be available at the Bed Bath & Beyond parking area on Lorna Road. The shuttles will run from 30 minutes before the show begins until 30 minutes after the show ends on Saturday and Sunday.

This year’s event is sponsored in part by the Hoover Arts Alliance.

2016 Sustaining Sponsors Aldridge Gardens would like to sincerely thank the following sponsors whose generous sponsorships enable us to maintain and sustain the grounds, and to provide activities and events: Agricultural Services - Eddie

and Kay Aldridge - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama - International Expeditions - Ken Jackson - Jim McLane - Signature Homes Councilman Gene Smith and Pam Smith.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS WHISPERS FROM THE PAST

Sunday, October 2, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

(Rain date October 9) TASTE OF HOOVER

Thursday, October 6, 5 – 8 p.m.

(Rain date October 12)

VETERANS MEMORIAL ARBOR DEDICATION

Monday, November 7 HOLIDAY GREENERY SALE

Saturday, December 3

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Free Yoga Class For Members Yoga in the Gardens with Star

Wednesday, September 28 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Instructor: Star Rosser, Certified Yoga Instructor No charge for Gardens Members Have you always wanted to try a yoga class? Members are invited to take a class with a certified hatha yoga instructor. Star’s classes are gentle and suitable for anyone who wants a slower paced yoga class with lots of instruction.

Her classes promote positive body image and are filled with self-care, love, and a little laughter. Wear clothes that are comfortable to move in, and bring a mat, towel, and water.

Meet in the Gardens next to Roots Gift Shop. Register at aldridgegardens.com.

Guided Bird Walk

Saturday, September 17, 8 - 10 a.m.

Members are invited to join Dr. Richard and Patricia Ryel on this month’s bird walk. Enjoy a pleasant stroll and view the many species of birds in the Gardens. Not a member? Join now to take advantage of members-only bird walks and the many other benefits our members enjoy.

Photo courtesy of Scott Estes

HOLD YOUR EVENT AT ALDRIDGE GARDENS! Whether you are planning a wedding, a holiday party, a family reunion, or a corporate meeting or retreat, our professional event planners can help make your day perfect. With its unique atmosphere and a variety of indoor and outdoor venues, Aldridge Gardens offers an exceptional setting for your special day. For information, contact Amanda Baker, Director of Sales & Catering (205) 682-8019 ext. 103 or abaker@aldridgegardens.com.

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recreation

COMEBACK KIDS Hoover Diamonds softball team brings home a championship

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RIGHT: This was the girls’ first time competing in the Rec/All Stars league.

PAGE 15 TOP: The Hoover Diamonds All Stars 6U fast-pitch girls softball team won the USSSA State Tournament.

PAGE 15 BOTTOM: The girls have formed lasting friendships with their teammates.

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oach Matthew Morris smiles and says his Hoover Diamonds All Stars 6U fast-pitch girls softball team had a “flair for the dramatic” the day they won the USSSA State Tournament.

“In the last game, the last inning, we were down by five runs and had two outs,” he says. “The girls scored six to win it.”

They ended that game 16-15 over Gardendale. And as a result, the 13 Diamonds got a different kind of gem — a championship ring.

“They are golden and really big; it doesn’t even fit my finger,” says Madison, Morris’ 7-year-old daughter, who played on the team.

But the girls absolutely loved it, Morris says.

“They were proud of themselves.”

Their victory in the state tournament, held June 23-25 in Calera, was the culmination of a come-from-behind spirit that the 6- and 7- year-olds had been holding strong for weeks, according to Amanda Dockery, whose daughter Mackenzie played for the Diamonds.

“This was their first time competing in the Rec/All Stars league,” she says. “They worked tirelessly for over six weeks, six days a week practicing and participating in two pre-area tournaments and one area tournament before state.

They began the season at the bottom of the rankings and worked diligently with their four coaches to fight their way to first place.”

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“I got to play, and I got to make new friends.”

— Madison Morris

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: The girls won a championship ring they are proud to wear. They practiced throughout the heat of summer without any complaints. The girls take practicing seriously, but they also know how to have fun. The coaches say they were surprised at how well the girls played defense.

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They finished undefeated in the tournament, with five wins — and ranked first in the nation at the end of it.

“They really were able to put it together,” Morris says. “They had improved every week.”

The girls — Anabelle Beasley, Ellie Robinson, Maddie Maddox, Lily Cate Campbell, Emory Congleton, Scarlett Worley, Emma Pines, Reagan Roberts, Ryleigh Williams, Callie Wallace and Piper Smith, along with Madison Morris and Mackenzie Dockery — showed up ready to play.

“I like playing softball because I have fun and so I can get better,” says Mackenzie Dockery.

It was a sentiment Morris says the girls all shared. And their coaches — Jason Wallace, Chris Dockery and Ingram Worley, along with Morris — were impressed.

Morris says he hadn’t been sure what to expect in the tournament. But the girls “came in and played well and won games pretty easily,” he says.

“You wouldn’t necessarily expect to see strong defense from 6- and 7-year-old girls.

But they were catching pop flies and line drives and throwing the ball from third to first,” he said. “They practiced hard, and it showed.”

The girls were committed, Morris says.

At that age, and in the heart of summer, practice can really cut into nighttime activities, weekends and family vacations.

“But the girls that signed up came, and they worked hard even when they were tired.

And they loved it. They never complained,” he says. “Throughout the season, we try to incorporate some fun, like water balloon fights and water gun fights. But even when we were just working hard and it was hot outside, they never complained.”

They’re too young to really understand how big a win it was or how they did it, Morris says, but they will look back on it one day and know. And hopefully, he adds, they will also remember how much they enjoyed it.

His daughter is off to a good start on that.

Madison said the whole experience was “really fun.”

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health & beauty

Healthy Moving Reformer studio offers unique version of Pilates for all ages and fitness levels WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON

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he aches, pains and injuries that come with life can slow you down — which is the exact opposite of what your body needs if it’s having these problems. Someone who can definitely relate to all of that is Ainslie McLean.

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game as an adult. But during the game, she got side tackled, which led to her needing her ACL reconstructed. That was just the first of many health setbacks.

“As I got older and had kids, I became debilitated,” McLean says. “My hips hurt all of the time, and I couldn’t run anymore. I was miserable.”

She saw various doctors who took X-rays and MRIs, only to say that everything was

fine. “They just gave me pain killers, and I’m allergic to them,” she says. “Muscular pain doesn’t necessarily show up on X-rays or MRIs, but the pain is real. It can be debilitating.”

Her friend even invited her to a Pilates class to see if it would help, but McLean ended up just hurting more afterward. Still looking for some relief, she tried a Reformer class a year later and actually felt better after

the first time.

The Reformer machine is based off of the exercises of Joseph Pilates — founder of Pilates — except it involves taking all of the gravity and weight off of the person’s weakest points. The frame rolls back and forth on wheels, and there are also straps that can be used for feet and hands.

“You can burn 969 calories an hour, without getting all hot and sweaty afterward,”

PAGE 18: The straps’ levels of resistance are adjusted for each person. ABOVE: They also incorporate poles to stretch and build core muscles.

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she says. “You’ll feel so much better. It’s a doable lifestyle change for real people: People just haven’t heard of it.”

After going to these classes for a while, her Reformer teacher suggested she should make a job out of it and teach her own classes.

McLean followed her advice and began working toward her certification.

As part of the process, she had to teach 100 free hours, and she was able to do that at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, becoming Balanced Body Certified.

It would seem everything was going in the right direction for McLean to have a happy and healthy lifestyle, but her body had other plans.

She had a heart attack at age 39 and later found out she had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and lupus — which caused her to have arthritis. Those were all things she wasn’t expecting, especially considering her focus on fitness.

Instead of making her conditions a life sentence of immobility, she continued with her Reformer passion and began working on making it a business of her own.

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In February 2015, she opened Reformu Reformer Training Studio and moved to her current location in the Inverness Highlands shopping center. It’s a way for her to help others find the physical relief and wellness she has come to enjoy, she says.

“Before, I couldn’t sleep, walk or be a good mom and wife,” McLean recalls. “The Reformer worked the very first time. It takes your pain away, so why wouldn’t you try it?

“If something hurts, you’ll stop and try something else,” she continues. “There are 400 exercises you can try.”

Her client success stories include a 79-year-old man who had bypass surgery and tight hamstrings who was able to fix his muscle issues without surgery.

And that list goes on and on.

“Everybody’s issues are different. We ask them about their goals and go from there,” McLean explains. “When you feel like you can move, your whole life is better.”

Her business partner, Frankie Romano, joined the team in February 2015. He brought experience from working in physical therapy and training athletes, along with

The rowing exercise helps build balance and tones other muscles.

WHAT IS PILATES?  The Reformer machine is based off of Pilates’s exercises, which focus on proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, concentration on flowing movement and becoming in tune with your body, according to Pilates.com.  Pilates works to give people control of their core, which leads to balanced strength and flexibility. This type of exercise conditions the whole body, even ankles and feet.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: They use a range of equipment during each session. Frankie Romano and Ainslie McLean share their passion for safe fitness and health at Reformu Reformer Training Studio. The studio opened in Inverness in February 2015.

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personal trainer certifications. He also works with clients who want to strength train in a different room in the studio.

“It works every muscle in the body and increases mobility,” Romano says. “If they keep doing this, they can do the activities they want to do in life.”

The studio has three Reformer machines, so the instructors can give each person one-on-one attention. It’s that intimate, comfortable setting and results that keep people coming back, McLean says.

She’d like to have more studio locations in the future, but right now, McLean and her team are currently focused on perfecting the

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current business.

Each training session lasts an hour and costs $35, and the first one is free.

Reformu Reformer Training Studio is located at 5299 Valleydale Road Suite 119 next to South Eastern Jewelers in the Inverness Highlands shopping center. For more information about the Reformer experience and benefits, visit Bouncebody. com or Pilates.com.

McLean and Romano train by appointment only. To schedule a training session, email Ainsliepilates@gmail.com or call 249-0043. They teach private sessions seven days a week. n

More Physicians, More Specialties

health & beauty

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t. Vincent’s One Nineteen combines a wide range of medical, wellness and spa services to bring you innovative care in a way that hasn’t been done before in this area. It’s this “Healthcare Like No Other” approach that constantly pushes us to look for new ways to enhance and expand the offerings on our campus. Today, we’re excited to share we have more physicians, more specialties and more services available than ever before.

For more than 10 years, St. Vincent’s One Nineteen has offered a wide range of physician specialties. By combining the convenience of our location with the expertise of St. Vincent’s Health System, St. Vincent’s One Nineteen has long been a medical destination for many patients. Today, we’ve expanded these offerings to 76 physicians and 15 specialties, including internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, interventional pain management, nephrology, neurology, neurosurgery, OB/GYN, ophthalmology/optometry, orthopedics, plastics and podiatry.

In addition, with the recent expansion on our campus, we now offer outpatient surgery.

Equipped with the latest technology, we provide same-day procedures in the following areas: general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, plastic surgery, pain management, ENT, GI and gynecology. If you’re considering an outpatient surgery procedure, be sure to ask your physician about St. Vincent’s One Nineteen.

By now, I know you’ve all heard that St. Vincent’s offers urgent care on the One Nineteen campus. Whether it’s a sore throat that hits after 5 p.m. or a minor cut that needs

stitches over the weekend, we all find ourselves in need of urgent care at one time or another. Our Urgent Care Center is one of the few after-hours locations across the city open until 9 p.m. during the week and 6 p.m. on the weekend. Did I mention there are minimal wait times, and you don’t have to make an appointment?

Thank you for allowing St. Vincent’s One Nineteen to care for you and your family. And while we now offer more services than ever before, our commitment to expanding our services doesn’t end today.

As long as this community continues to grow, we will be growing right there with you — bringing even more specialties, physicians and services to your neighborhood.

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen is located at 7191 Cahaba Valley Road right off Hwy. 280 on Hwy. 119. For more information, visit Onenineteen.com, follow us on Facebook or call 408-6600. n Stephanie Holderby is the vice president of operations for St. Vincent’s Ambulatory Healthcare Network and executive director of St. Vincent’s One Nineteen.

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hildren are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from him.” (Psalm 127:3) But for women dealing with infertility, that verse can sting and bring more questions than answers. All of those emotions, frustrations and pains are things Amy Metz Walker knows all too well.

Walker, a Hoover resident, has struggled with infertility for more than a decade now.

“There’s not an area of your life infertility doesn’t touch,” she says.

She openly shared her journey and faith through her blog, where she soon grew a good readership — to her surprise. “I thought just my mom and best friend would read it,” she says with a laugh.

As she blogged about her struggles with infertility, it didn’t take long for people to start suggesting she should adopt. But, she didn’t want to hear that.

“I said, ‘God’s going to have to drop a baby in my lap if that’s what he wants.

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about me.”

One of her readers in Texas, a longtime friend, took that as a challenge and said, “If I ever find a family with a child, I know who I’m calling.”

Fifteen days later, Walker got a call about a baby: her daughter Landry.

“I thought of the story of Abraham and Isaac: He was an answer to their prayers and then they were asked to sacrifice this child,” Walker explains. “I asked God, ‘Are you asking for me to lay down what I thought motherhood would be like,’ and he was.”

Of course, it hasn’t been all rainbows since the adoption, and there are still times she thinks about her struggles. But, she knows it’s all part of God’s plan.

“When people say I got by easy because I didn’t give birth to her, I tell them I longed for her for years, and I labored for her with tears,” Walker says of her now 4 1/2-yearold daughter. “She couldn’t be more mine if I had her myself.”

Just looking at Landry, people would think they saw a resemblance to Walker.

“I felt confirmation throughout,” Walker says. “She has a birthmark just like mine

Walker wrote a book to show her daughter and other children how they were fearfully and wonderfully made, no matter what their family looks like.

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ABOVE: The love between mother and daughter is clear to everyone who meets the pair. RIGHT: Walker uses her infertility struggles and adoption journey to support other families.

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that was a mirror image to me. Even my parents say she’s a little Amy Metz. I would joke and say if I could have custom made a kid, it would be her. It’s not about perfect kids or perfect people: It’s about giving me the perfect child for me.”

Walker wanted to find a book that explained the special love she had for Landry, but she couldn’t. So, she decided to create one.

“This isn’t just our story: It’s every child’s story,” Walker says. “God uniquely designs each of us for a purpose.”

Her book — which went to print in August and will be available this fall — shares how children can grow in a mother’s stomach or heart and that the child is loved no matter how they got to where they are.

“If one kid reads this book and feels special, that’s amazing — even if it’s just my daughter if she’s questioning her worth,” she says. “That’s why I did it.”

The book is fully illustrated and has been quite a while in the making, although Walker didn’t know that. The beginnings of this book actually started back when she was in high school.

Walker met a girl on her school bus when she was in the ninth grade and started up a — Amy Metz Walker conversation. “I said I wanted to be a writer, and she said she wanted to be an illustrator,” Walker recalls.

So when she needed someone to illustrate her book, Walker knew who to reach out to.

And with the creation of the book idea came the non-profit foundation, Custom Made Kid. In addition to the book, Walker came out with a Custom Made Kid T-shirt line, which can be purchased online. All of the proceeds from Custom Made Kid go to support people in the adoption process. It was her way to give back to others she could truly relate to.

She also partners with families for fundraising events, since it can be difficult for people to ask for money for themselves to cover adoption costs, which can range from $20,000 to $50,000.

The event gives couples a way to share their story and also sell T-shirts to raise money for their adoption. They can also have people order shirts off of the Custom Made Kid website and use a code for that

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family.

“The shirt idea is a way to ask for help and give something tangible in return for support,” Walker says.

She remembers back to when she first made the decision to adopt and knows how difficult it can be, especially the financial aspect.

“If I had let my brain outweigh my heart, the money would have been hugely prohibitive,” says Walker, who had a small window of time to raise the funds for her adoption. “I don’t want other families to say no to their epic love story because of costs.”

Her experiences have given her a unique perspective to share with others going through similar journeys.

“I can speak from both sides: from the side of not wanting my life to go that way to feeling blessed beyond my wildest imagination with adoption,” Walker says.

She wants to take her experiences and encourage people, no matter where they are in their journey. And as for the path she took, she wouldn’t change it at all.

“Every second of my grief during the infertility period, I would do it all over again to have her,” Walker says. “Even now, the wound is still there, but I would never change a bit of my story.

“It’s a really long love story,” she says.

For more information or to support Custom Made Kid, visit Custommadekid.com. n

PAGE 28: Walker’s adoption process took 15 days, but it was really decades in the making.

ABOVE: Landry, 4 1/2 years old, reads about her family and God’s love for her through her mother’s book.

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Party Starters Park Crest Event Facility opens stunning new venue WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE | PHOTOS BY KEITH MCCOY 30

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he best parties, weddings and events have one thing in common: the perfect venue.

Maybe that means finding the perfect outdoor garden, cozy dining space or a large, farmhouse-style area. Luckily, people can find all of that right here in Hoover.

For longtime residents, they might remember the site off of Lorna Road as the former home of restaurants like the Grandview Building and Grammas Italian Restaurant.

The Beard family purchased the property back in 2006 and transformed it from a dining spot to a stunning event facility, says Chase Beard.

Park Crest Event Facility has three venue areas: Park Crest Place, The Gardens and The Carriage House. They host a variety of events at the venues, including weddings, receptions, holiday parties and private parties.

Park Crest Place, a converted restaurant space, includes a dining area, bar, dance floor, lobby and two patios. The Gardens, especially popular during the spring and fall, is the outdoor venue where people can enjoy breathtaking views, stunning surroundings, a tranquil water fountain and beautiful landscaping.

“There’s really nothing like that in the city

of Hoover with that type of view,” Beard says.

The newest (and largest) of the three venues, The Carriage House is truly a family endeavor. Beard, son of Kelli and Gary, designed and built the 20,000-square-foot space, which opened in April of this year.

“My father came to me before I graduated college, and he had the idea of The Carriage House to add it to the facility that was already there,” Beard says. “He asked me to come and learn the family business.”

Beard, who earned a building science degree from Auburn University, says he has always been interested in construction and knew that was the career path for him.

“But, I didn’t realize the first real project I would do would be a 20,000-square-foot event facility,” says Beard, who is now 27.

He started designing the space in 2013, and construction on The Carriage House began in the beginning of 2015. They worked through obstacles like weather delays along the way, but the new venue opened about a year after they broke ground.

“There’s really no building like it in Birmingham, which is what we were going for with the design,” Beard says.

PAGE 30: There are large chandeliers that add to the elegant, rustic design in The Carriage House.

ABOVE: The Gardens are especially popular during the cooler months and have views that are hard to match. LEFT: The downstairs space at The Carriage House has an upscale warehouse look.

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During the design process, Beard tried to create something that would have staying power, but also appeal to current trends of design and architecture.

“I thought a farmhouse-style building would be popular,” he says. “I wanted to use a lot of light colors and whites and make everything breezy as far as decorating goes.”

After months of creating sketches and designs using software, Beard says his ideas morphed into “something everybody would enjoy.” Once everything was complete, he took some time to really take the whole experience in.

“It’s very rewarding. I sat out there for about 30 minutes just staring at it. This was my first commercial project to be around,” Beard says.

“I love that building and the project. It’s such a rewarding experience.”

The Carriage House has a 36-foottall double-sided fireplace, eye-catching chandeliers, stained cedar and whitewashed walls on the main level. There are also separate bridal and groom suites and outdoor terraces.

“The space really can transform into anything you want it to be,” Beard says. “There are such big, open rooms and a good flow.”

Downstairs feels like a different building, Beard says. It has an upscale warehouse look with concrete walls and a stacked-stone bar.

There’s also a state-of-the-art sound system, which is available on both floors. The Carriage House holds about 900 people.

“There’s something for everybody,” he says. “You can decorate to make it for smaller groups or have the run of the whole facility.”

Beard says all of the Park Crest venues are filling up quickly, with people already booking events for the beginning of 2018. “We encourage everyone who has their heart set on Park Crest not to procrastinate,” he says.

The facility offers classic car rentals, bar services and is getting into catering, with help from Chef Darryl Borden. The family also knows a lot of people in the wedding and event industries and can make recommendations.

Park Crest Event Facility is located at 2030 Little Valley Road. For more information or to book an event, visit Parkcrestevents.com. n ABOVE: Chase Beard designed and constructed The Carriage House. LEFT: The Carriage House, which is the newest venue at Park Crest, holds 900 people.

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Feels Like Home Erdos brings stylish, comfortable furniture and décor to Hoover WRITTEN BY LAUREN DOWDLE PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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The Van Buren sectional sofa would add a pop of color to any room.

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memorable piece of furniture tells a story. Maybe it’s a rocking chair that’s been passed down for generations or a new, modern table that is a true statement piece.

For John Erdos, his furniture is his story.

Before becoming CEO and chief creative director of Erdos At Home (formerly I.O. Metro), Erdos lived in Singapore for more than two decades. He worked with J.Crew and ran their buying office there. He moved out there with no furniture, so he found himself looking for pieces to add to his new home.

But the search wasn’t easy, and he couldn’t really find anything nearby he liked. So, he harnessed his entrepreneurial, creative

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spirit and started selling furniture in a 12,000-square-foot retail shop in Singapore.

“Furniture has been my passion for a long time,” Erdos explains. “My mother would refinish pieces she found at yard sales and odd places. I was always attracted to that.”

Five years into his new business, he started designing the furniture. It didn’t take long for 95 percent of what he sold to be something he made.

“For people to actually spend money on it and have them put it in their homes, that’s an amazing feeling,” he says.

Erdos says he wanted to move back to the United States about a year and a half ago, and that’s when he got connected to I.O. Metro through an old colleague of his.

“When investors hired me, they wanted me to freshen up the I.O. Metro look,” he says.

So, he developed a vision, and the concept for Erdos At Home was born. All of the I.O. Metro stores were converted to the new name and style by March of this year — including the one in Hoover’s Patton Creek.

“Hoover is a metropolis and growing quite rapidly,” he says. “For someone in the home furniture business, that’s a good market to be in.”

The 8,082-square-foot store offers furniture and home décor for living spaces, dining rooms, bedrooms, offices and other living spaces. They have pieces like tables,

chairs, sofas, sectionals, mirrors, artwork, bedding, pillows, rugs, lighting and much more.

There are 12 Erdos At Home stores across the country, and Erdos, who lives in Dallas, Texas, visits them all regularly.

“We tend to be a bit more relaxed and don’t take ourselves too seriously — a dose of the unexpected,” Erdos says. “We don’t want our collections to be predictable.

“People’s tastes and trends change,” Erdos continues. “It’s important to bring in new stuff — which is what differentiates us from competitors.”

Beyond just being stylish, Erdos At Home

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Their home and décor pieces are as comfortable as they are stylish. John Erdos brings his decades of experience and personal style to Erdos At Home. The Tribeca collection has an industrial, modern style.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Erdos At Home’s sofas, like the Maidstone style, aren’t just for looks — they are comfy, as well.

The Westport collection is their take on traditional.

The Frankford Club chair has a tufted leather back and sculpted wood legs. The Palm Springs collection incorporates sophisticated architectural elements, with a bit of fun.

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also makes functionality a top priority.

“Comfort is very important to me,” he says.

“If it’s not comfortable, it just doesn’t work.”

One popular collection in the Hoover store is Tribeca, which has an industrial, modern feel. “I was a bit surprised by that,” Erdos says. “I thought the more traditional look would do better.” For people who do want a take on traditional style, they can check out the Westport collection.

Another piece that’s been a top seller in Hoover is the Manhattan modular. “You can

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get lost in the sofa,” Erdos says. “You just sit down and want to fall asleep.”

Their coastal pieces in the Hampton collection have also done well, along with the 21 Club sofa, which is one of his favorite pieces. “It’s a blue leather sofa inspired by Chesterfield Designs,” Erdos says.

He conceives all of the store’s merchandising concepts, and he plans to design furniture they’ll sell in the store down the road, as well.

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TOP: They have a large selection of sideboards, including Cottage, Elizabeth and Montclair styles. BOTTOM: Inspired

by Chesterfield Designs, the 21 Club sofa is one of Erdos’s favorite pieces.

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wouldn’t want in my own home,” Erdos says.

“People invite us into the most private spaces with our furniture. They live with it everyday, and we want them to enjoy it.”

In addition to a large array of furniture and décor pieces, Erdos At Home also offers free design services.

“We know not everyone is good at putting furniture together, so someone will come over and give recommendations, based on what you want,” he says. “We’ll help you with whatever you want, whether you want to do one area or the whole room.”

So no matter if residents are just looking to get ideas or are ready to buy pieces, Erdos encourages them to come check out the store.

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we are for selling furniture,” Erdos says.

“We’d love for them to come experience the collections we have.”

Erdos says they might open stores in new locations starting next year. But for right now, they are focused on making the new Erdos At Home stores successful.

“I think they’ll be pleasantly surprised when they visit us,” he says. “And that’s the feedback I get from people when they see our big collection. I’m proud of what we’ve put together and what we’ve done.”

Erdos At Home is located in Patton Creek near Bella’s and Firebirds. For more information, visit Erdosathome.com, or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. n

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SMCS supports Christian school

The Shades Mountain Christian School (SMCS) Athletics Department coordinated a mission trip to Romania in June. The SMCS group consisted of 18 travelers including the athletic director, coaches, faculty, parents and nine student athletes. The purpose of the mission trip was to support the Richard Wurmbrand Christian School in Lasi, Romania. The Richard Wurmbrand Christian School opened in 1995 and is dedicated to giving hope back to Romania by educating its children for a brighter future.

The school is named after the well-known Christian minister and author, Richard Wurmbrand who spent most of his life in prison due to his Christian beliefs and speaking out against Communism.

The SMCS group hosted a fiveday basketball camp, which included daily devotionals and Bible studies.

They also provided opportunities for intramural sports and worked on the grounds around the school. The SMCS Athletics Department has a long-term goal to raise money to fund a new playground for the Richard Wurmbrand Christian School.

Culinary student wins bronze and business partners participate in Jefferson State Culinary Student Joy Phillips recently placed third the weeklong event. during the SkillsUSA National The four-hour culinary competition Championship in included meat fabrication, knife cuts and preparation Louisville, Ky. Phillips of a salad course, soup is the first culinary arts competitor from Alabama course and two entrées.

Contestants were rated to earn a position in the national SkillsUSA event. on organization, knife skills, cooking techniques, The annual SkillsUSA Championship is a creative presentation, sanitation food safety showcase of career and techniques and, above all, technical education the quality and flavor of students from across the Joy Phillips their prepared items.

United States. Contests begin locally and continue Phillips attends the Shelby-Hoover Campus and through the state and national levels.

More than 15,000 students, teachers maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Riverchase Middle student receives DAR award The David Lindsay Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recognized deserving students for exemplary citizenship at Shelby County schools at the respective awards day programs.

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given to a graduating senior from a State Board of Education accredited school.

Later, the DAR Youth Citizenship was established to students fifth though 11th grade to further reward good character.

Dominic Fanella, an eighth grader at Riverchase Middle School, received the DAR Citizenship Awards, along with other students throughout Shelby County.

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Preseason poll includes Hoover, SPHS The ASWA high school football preseason poll was released on Aug. 3, marking the first look at some of the top teams across the state. Both Spain Park and Hoover made the preseason poll.

Spain Park, which finished the 2015 regular season as the No. 1 team in 7A and fell just short of a 7A state title, heads into the 2016 regular season ranked as No. 5 team in the classification. The Jags received 169 total points in the inaugural vote, placing them five points ahead of Bob Jones and three points behind Central-Phenix City.

Hoover, Spain Park’s biggest rival, came in as the No. 3 team in 7A in the first poll, while McGill-Toolen, the defending 7A champions, came in at No. 1.

The ASWA prep committee votes each week during the season on the top 10 teams in each classification.

Jeff State named one of the best to work for Jefferson State Community College was named one of the best colleges to work for by The Chronicle of Higher Education for the second consecutive year.

Jefferson State is one of only 18 community colleges recognized in the United States for this honor and the only college or university recognized in Alabama.

The Chronicle’s Great Colleges to Work For survey is based on responses from more than 46,000 people at 281 colleges and universities. All accredited institutions in the United States with an enrollment of at least 500 were invited to participate in the survey.

The assessment included a

questionnaire about institutional characteristics and a faculty/staff questionnaire about individuals’ evaluations of their institutions. The

assessment also included an analysis of demographic data and workplace policies, including benefits, at each participating college.

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Jaguars coaches, players receive national honors After a season in which the Jaguars advanced to the final round of the Class 7A state tournament, the Spain Park High School softball coaching staff has been honored by a national organization.

The staff was named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s South Region Coaching Staff of the Year.

The staff includes coach C.J. Hawkins and assistants Allyson Ritenour, Ryan Thompson, Eric Gibbons, Chad Miller and Jason Zajac.

Four other regional staffs of the year were recognized by NFCA. Spain Park compiled a 40-19 record in 2015, winning area and south regional championships before finishing runner-up in the state.

Jaguars players earned AllAmerican and first-team All-Region honors from NFCA. Shortstop Mary Katherine Tedder was named second-team All American — Spain Park’s second softball All-America — while Tedder and third baseman Kynadi Tipler were named to the NFCA South Region team.

The award will be presented during an NFCA National Convention in December in New Orleans.

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City holds National Night Out Hoover’s National Night Out allowed the community to interact with public servants in a fun environment.

The event was held Aug. 2 at SuperTarget at The Grove Shopping Center, with hundreds of residents coming out for food, a car show, a demonstration by motorcycle officers and displays by public service agencies.

This is the seventh year Hoover Police has participated in National Night Out.

Food was provided by Target and the city of Hoover, which sponsored the event.

On display at the event were the Hoover-Jefferson County Air Support Unit, Neighborhood Crime Prevention officers, Mobile Command Center, SWAT team, Explosive Ordinance Disposal team and more.

Also participating were Alabama State Troopers and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Hoover Council OKs Sportsplex bid A bid of about $20 million for the Hoover Sportsplex event center general works package was approved by the City Council Aug. 1.

The Council approved the bid submitted by M.J. Harris Construction Services of Hoover, which was the lowest bid received at $20,278,619.

Invitations to bid were mailed to 169 vendors on the city’s vendor list,

as well as posted on the city’s website, according to the resolution adopted by the Council.

Rabren General Contractors submitted the only other bid.

Plans for the $70 million complex include a roughly 145,000-squarefoot event center; fields for soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball and youth football; tennis courts; a playground and walking trails.

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Strykers win World Series The Hoover Strykers 12-andunder all-star softball team is on top of the world.

The team won the United States Specialty Sports Association World Series the week of July Fourth and was recognized for the accomplishment during the Aug. 1 meeting of the Hoover City Council.

Each member of the team was presented with her own copy of a proclamation adopted by the Council.

The Strykers performed well enough in two pre-area tournaments to advance to the area tournament at Liberty Park, where they won the area championship.

The team finished third in the state tournament in Pelham and advanced to the World Series, which was held in Gulf Shores.

Hoover’s team defeated a team from Hueytown twice, 12-2 and 136, in the championship series.

The team includes Katherine Brown, Rebecca Clark, Chloe Hardin, Julie Hopping, Liz Keyes, Liz Lewis, Kamryn Roberson, Artajah Robinson, Laney Roe,

Jaddin Simpson, Emma Tew, Kendal Thornton and Bailee Trammell.

Coaches are head coach Chad Clark, Robby Glenn, Jeff Hopping and Peter Hardin.

Church brings literacy program to Black Belt Prince of Peace Catholic Church, along with two Birmingham foundations, sponsored a six-week summer reading program for children in the Black Belt community of Vredenburgh, Ala. Not only did POP help to fund the program, but six teen parishioners who attend John Carroll Catholic High School (Ohtra Awad, KaiLian Davis, AJ Kingsmore, Veronica Werszner, Daniel West and Ellen Willet) went to Vredenburgh to work with the children in custom-designed literacy skills program. The six teens Michael Bouton and Sister Margaret were part of a John Carroll mission Andrew. trip put together by theology teachers POP has a 25-year relationship

with Vredenburgh, assisting this former lumber mill town in various ways through its ecumenical ministry.

POP has worked hand-in-hand with the Sisters of St. Joseph’s ministry on many Vredenburgh outreach projects, including the planning, design and construction of the Vredenburgh community center where this year’s reading program was held.

This year, Prince of Peace was pleased to join the Michael and Gillian Goodrich Foundation and the Daniel Foundation to help Sister Kathleen Navarra of the Sisters of St. Joseph to bring a literacy program to the former lumber mill town.

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Labor of Love Couple continues to add their style and upgrades to Trace Crossings home WRITTEN BY HEATHER JONES SKAGGS PHOTOS BY DAWN HARRISON

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od and Lissa Hines remember when Highway 150 in Hoover was a two-lane road and the development of Trace Crossings was in its early stages.

“At the time we decided to build in Trace Crossings, it seemed a bit remote, but we liked the fact that Trace Crossings Elementary School had just opened and Hoover High School would be opening the following year,” Rod says.

For Lissa, a veteran educator and counselor

in the Hoover School System, quality schools were top on the priority list in seeking a location to build. The appeal of the new Trace Crossings development and an empty cul-desac lot made the Willow Trace neighborhood a perfect site for the Hines to choose.

“Our home was designed and built by Wood, Powers and Hastings. We also liked that the plans gave us a large wooded back yard. So, we have a great deal of privacy,” Lissa says.

Twenty-three years later, the Hines still

LEFT: Lissa and Rod Hines have lived in their Trace Crossings home for 23 years. ABOVE: They enjoy their cul-de-sac home in the Willow Trace neighborhood.

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love their home and have made changes to it with updates and renovations.

Lissa, now retired but working as a part-time counselor at Deer Valley Elementary School, says the addition of a screened-in porch increased their living space and allowed them to branch out from the kitchen.

“We enjoy having family and friends over, so that gave us more room for folks to gather. Dinners on the porch with good food and interesting conversation are some of our most special times,” she adds.

The original porch was a smaller, open deck, and when discussions to renovate came up, Rod says they decided to enlarge the space and screen it in, rather than make it into a sunroom.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The screened-in porch includes naturallooking tile floor, plants and comfortable furniture. They’ve updated the kitchen with new paint, tile floors, cabinets and granite counter tops. They replaced the kitchen desk with a wine bar and fridge that’s more functional.

he says.

A tile floor was added to enhance the natural aesthetic and to add function and durability. For great outdoor cooking, an open grilling deck was added.

When it came to furnishing the porch, Lissa says the couple wanted it to be comfortable and inviting.

“The seating/conversation area of the room is a transitional style — sort of a classic and contemporary mix,” she explains. Lissa describes their style as on the eclectic side, saying she tends to like a more contemporary, minimalist design, while Rod leans

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toward a more rustic feel.

Their outdoor living area opens up into the kitchen with plants that bring the outdoors in, continuing the theme inside.

The kitchen has seen quite a few changes during the years with new paint, tile floors, granite counter tops and cabinets that were given a facelift.

“We hired a carpenter to remove the kitchen desk and build a wine bar in its place. We are so glad we did, as we never used the desk. But now, with the wine refrigerator, glass racks and counter, it is much more functional,” Rod says.

The Hines continue to update and change other rooms in their Trace Crossings home as their needs change.

“We wanted to move toward a more updated style, a little less fussy and more contemporary look with a grey and yellow

palette. Our favorite new feature in the den is the fabric on the ottoman...it looks like real river rocks,” Lissa says.

For the dining area, it was time for a new table. “We just had a farm table built for the dining area. The carpenter was recommended by a friend, and the wood for the table is repurposed from a building on our friend’s family’s land,” Lissa says.

The Hines not only love their home in Trace Crossings, but they also love their community and neighborhood and say they would not want to live anywhere else.

“It is friendly, quiet and convenient to everything — schools, shopping, parks and the interstate,” Lissa says.

Next for the Hines’s renovation agenda is to update all the bathrooms and to add hardwood floors in the master bedroom continuing to invest in the home they love. n

BOTTOM: The plants help bring the outdoors in.

TOP: They used greys and yellows to liven up their rooms.

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food & drink

Mixing It Up Riverchase’s Chicken Salad Chick offers new flavors and dishes WRITTEN BY GRACE THORNTON PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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hen Stacy Brown opened the first Chicken Salad Chick in 2008 in Auburn, she made 40 pounds of chicken salad — and sold out in less than two hours.

The next day, she made twice as much — and sold out of that just as fast.

Now eight years and 54 restaurants later, Chicken Salad Chick just opened a new location in Riverchase — one with something special for Hooverarea residents.

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It’s an opportunity for them to be the first to try some new menu items, just like those first customers in 2008.

“Our new Riverchase Chicken Salad Chick will be unique in many ways, including new chicken salad flavors and menu items,” says Brown, founder of Chicken Salad Chick.

The new restaurant — located at 3780 Riverchase Village, Suite 110 — is a test kitchen for the other Chicken Salad Chick locations, so customers will be able to try new things there first and help hone the product

“Our new Riverchase

Chicken Salad Chick will be unique in many ways.”

— Stacy Brown

with feedback, says Scott Deviney, CEO of Chicken Salad Chick.

“It’s our opportunity to test a few things and see what the community would do with that restaurant,” he says. “And so far, the feedback has been unbelievable.”

All of the other Chicken Salad Chick locations have 15 standard flavors, but at the Riverchase location, they’ve cut that selection back to 10 to make room for new flavors.

“We added a new flavor to make it 11 total there — Lauren’s Lemon Basil, which is a really great flavor,” Deviney says.

The new location also has toasters, new salad options and an additional pimento cheese with jalapeños added.

“The toasting of bread has gone extremely well there, so we are looking to add that to the menu of four more stores outside of Birmingham,” Deviney says.

Another item — the chicken salad BLT — has been so well received that they expect

to market that one more widely in the future too, he adds. “It’s been a phenomenal product that our customers love. I can see that one going throughout the franchise.”

And if anyone is wondering about the cookies, Deviney says there’s a chance to try a new one there, too.

“Stacy’s thought was always that everybody wants something sweet after a meal,” he says. “So we are testing out a twobite sugar cookie with fresh butter cream icing.”

It’s probably the most controversial move of the new location, Deviney jokes, because they are testing it in place of their warm cookie of the day, an item available at other locations.

“That one was a different flavor every day, like chocolate chip or snickerdoodle,” he says. “The two-bite butter cream would be a potential replacement for those, if it is well received. Once we roll this into further test locations, we’ll continue to gather that

LEFT: The Classic Carol is their signature recipe that got the restaurant started. ABOVE: The Chick menu item comes with one scoop or sandwich and a choice of side or cup of soup.

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data and see if customers really want that different warm cookie every day or if this one is so good they are OK with just having it.”

Another new addition at the Riverchase location is an expanded kids’ menu that’s more visible, Deviney says.

“We added it to the menu board so that people know we have kid options,” he says, noting they offer mac and cheese and three sandwiches — peanut butter and jelly, turkey or chicken salad.

“We just kind of brought that to life on

the menu at this store,” Deviney says. “And we’re working to gather customer feedback all the time on our new menu and design.”

When the Riverchase location opened its doors June 1, more than 100 people had been waiting in line since early that morning. The first person in line got one free pound of chicken salad per week for a year, and the next 99 got one free pound per month for a year, Deviney says.

The Chicken Salad Chick folks say that’s part of the “Southern hospitality” they are known for.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The chicken salad flavors are named after important people in Stacy Brown’s life. They use fresh ingredients in all of their dishes.

They are trying out a few different dishes and flavors, like Lauren’s Lemon Basil. People can order sandwiches, sides and even get the chicken salad by the pound.

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“So far, we’ve had a very positive reception at that location,” Deviney says.

The franchise now has four Birminghamarea stores — the Riverchase location, one in Homewood’s SoHo center, one in Southside and another at the Lee Branch shopping center. But Chicken Salad Chick is also looking at a few more locations in the area for potential expansion. Alabaster is one possibility, as is Trussville, Deviney says. “We’re constantly evaluating opportunities.”

The Riverchase Chicken Salad Chick location is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It’s located at 3780 Riverchase Village next to Best Buy. For more information, visit Chickensaladchick.com. n LEFT: Stacy Brown, founder of Chicken Salad Chick, has now opened 54 restaurants. Chicken Salad Chick opened in Auburn eight years ago.

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Jimmie Hale Mission to Sponsor September 15 Luncheon Al Del Greco to Speak The Jimmie Hale Mission will sponsor the September 15 luncheon, and has invited former Auburn and NFL great Al Del Greco to speak. Al is heard daily on JOX 690-AM and 94.5 FM Radio, The Sports Monster, with Jay Barker and Tony Kurre on The Opening Drive weekday mornings from 6:00-10:00. While playing for the Auburn Tigers, Del Greco kicked an SEC record six field goals versus Kentucky in 1982. He also kicked three field goals in the victory over Michigan in the 1984 Sugar Bowl.

Al is a member of the Auburn Team of the Century, Team of the Decade (1980s), and a member of the Auburn Tiger Trail.

Al Del Greco played 17 years in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, Houston Oilers, and the Tennessee Titans. Al was named the Tennessee Oilers Man of the Year in 1997 and 1998 for his charity work and holds 21 team records with the Tennessee NFL franchise. He

holds a National Football the state champions for League record for most three consecutive years. In consecutive years with May 2014, he was named at least one 50 yard field the Men’s Golf Coach at goal (10 years in a row).

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He played in Super Bowl Networking begins XXXIV with the Titans at 11:15 a.m., with the and is 17th in the NFL meeting starting sharply on the all-time points list at noon. The Luncheon with 1,584 points scored. for members is $20.00, During his career, he scored payable at the door, or Al Del Greco on 77% of his field goal $25.00 for those without attempts and 99% on extra reservations. Those who point attempts, only missing one make reservations and simple do not of 111 attempts. He was known as show will be invoiced for the luncheon, “Automatic Al” during his career. as the chamber makes guarantees to In addition to his skills on the Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel football field, Del Greco is a five based on the number of reservations. time winner of the Cadillac NFL Cancellations are accepted until the Golf Classic and a seven time winner morning of the luncheon with almost on the Celebrity Players Tour. He any reason accepted. Hyatt Regencyhas qualified and played in two The Wynfrey Hotel is located at 1000 Nationwide Tour Events. He was an Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244. assistant football coach and head golf Free parking is adjacent to the hotel in coach with Spain Park High School the open lot, or use the North Parking in Hoover, where his golf team was Deck for free parking.

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Managing Small Business Financials: Your Pathway to Success Small Business Owners, would you like to learn how to properly spend, manage credit, save and invest in your small business?

“Making smart financial choices — from using credit wisely to avoiding fraud — is Bryce Thornton, the best way to ensure Hoover Public Library you can meet your Business Department business’s financial goals,” says Damian J. Carson, Small Business Program Manager for Operation HOPE. “We are going to share these principles in our upcoming program and we are excited to be joined by Dan Lord from the Alabama Securities Commission.”

On Monday, October 26 from 12:00 pm 1:00 pm, the Hoover Library will host a Lunch and Learn Program entitled, “Managing Small Business Financials: Your Pathway to Success.” presented by Operation HOPE and the Alabama Securities Commission. Lunch will be provided by Investments Protection Trust.

Seating is limited. Please call 444-7816 for reservations.

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 to 9 a.m.

September 8, 2016 — Abbey at Inverness October 13, 2016 — Alabama Technology Network at Jeff State

November 10, 2016 — Business Resource Group at Park Crest Events

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January 12, 2017 — Penn MutualAlabama Agency

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November 17, 2016 - American Family Care

October 20, 2016 - St. Vincent’s Health System

December 15, 2016 — America’s First Federal Credit Union

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August 25, 2016 — Expedia CruiseShipCenters

January 26, 2017 — America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses

September 22, 2016 — My Chiropractor

February 23, 2017 — Benchmark Physical Therapy

October 27, 2016 — Brookdale Retirement Community

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At the July 21 Chamber Luncheon, Jay Clyce of Bancorp South was recognized as the Ambassador of the Second Quarter. During the 2nd quarter of 2016, Jay earned more points than any other chamber ambassador and just started becoming active with our chamber in March of 2016. He is shown with 2016 Chamber President Chris Schmidt.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, June 30, along with a Grand Opening Celebration at the new Park Crest Events Center at 2030 Little Valley Road in Hoover. Shown cutting the ribbon is Gary Beard as his wife, Kelli, holds the bow. To the left of Gary is Events Manager Jodi Lombardo. They are joined by several friends, associates, and Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. This facility offers 20,000 square feet of entertainment space that can hold or seat well over 1,000 attendees. Contact info@ parkcrestevents.com (205) 822-7275 for information. www.parkcrestevents.com

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, July 07, 2016 at Emily’s Heirloom Pound Cakes at their kiosk at the Riverchase Galleria Food Court. Shown cutting the ribbon is owner April McClung, as her son, J. Alexander McClung holds the bow, and son Lacy (white shirt) is in between. They were joined by several friends and associates, as well as chamber ambassadors from both the Hoover Area Chamber and the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. April caters, as well as selling awesome products at this kiosk. She can be reached at emilyshpc@gmail.com, at (205) 937-7392. Please visit her website at www.emilysheirloompoundcakes.com.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the new office of Mariner Finance at 2798 John Hawkins Parkway near Academy Sports. Shown cutting the ribbon is Branch Manager Kevin Moseley, as his wife Heather holds the bow. To the left of Kevin is their daughter, Rebekah. They are joined by their entire staff, several friends, and a number of Hoover Chamber ambassadors. City Councilman John Lyda is at the back, as is Hoover City School Board President Derrick Murphy, holding the ribbon at the right. Mariner Finance can be reached at (205) 588-6712 or kmoseley@ marinerfinance.com. www.marinerfinance.com

At the July 21 Chamber Luncheon, Mark Davis was recognized with the prestigious Freedom Award, presented by the Hoover Veterans Committee and the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce. Mark is the 13th winner of this award, with the presentation made by Captain Bob Beaty, U.S. Navy (Ret), who chairs the Veterans Committee. Shown left to right are Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey, Captain Beaty, U. S. Navy Veteran Mark Davis, General Paul Pocopanni, U. S. Air Force (Ret.), Hoover City Councilman Admiral Jack Natter, U. S. Navy (Ret.), and Hoover City Councilman John Lyda.

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Thank You, Board of Trustees

Andy Davis St. Vincent’s Health System www.stvhs.com

Debbie Hultquist Fresenius Medical Care www.fmc-na.com

Nate Wood BB&T Bank www.bbandt.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 Ken Leatherwood, Bright House Networks Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center Lori D. Moler, Children’s of Alabama* Gina Vansword, 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 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, Morningside of Vestavia* 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. Lesley Searcy, Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund Leroy Nix, 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 Randy Johansen, American Family Care Nate Wood, BB&T Bank Robert P. (Rob) Fowler, Balch & Bingham LLP Deborah Stephens, Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Ken Crow, Belk at Riverchase Galleria Doug Hovanec, Bellini’s Ristorante & Bar/Revolve Kitchen & Brew Ashfaq Taufique, Birmingham Islamic Society Patty Barron, P.E., Birmingham Water Works Leanne Messer, Brookdale Place University Park Bud Cason, Bud’s Best Cookies Paul Huckeba, C B & S Bank Steve Varieur, 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 Molisa Moss, Galleria Woods Retirement Community Terry Turner, Esq., Gentle, Turner & Sexton Alicia Strange, Gold’s Gym Alice Johnson, Grandview Medical Center Hal Humphrey, P.E., Gresham, Smith and Partners David Porter, Greystone Golf & Country Club Jinni Lacey, RN, HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital Neil Thakor, Holiday Inn - Hoover Kerry Bradley, Hoover Tactical Firearms David Arnott, Hyatt Place - Hoover Richard Bishop, ITT Technical Institute Dawn Simmons, Jake’s Soul Food Cafe Amy Strayer, Jason’s Deli Tony Cooper, Jimmie Hale Mission Joe McGee, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Allen South, Little Pumpkins Daycare Dwight Burrell, Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff, Marriott International, Inc. Bridget Baughan, McDonald’s Jeff McDowell, McDowell Security Services, LLC Keith Pennington, Medical West Stan Minner, Momentum Telecom

David Brown, Office Depot Todd Beegle, On Tap Sports Café Carol Adkins, OnTime Service Jose’ Rivera-Crespo, Outback Steakhouse Horace Moss, Papa Murphy’s Pizza Chuck Herndon, Peoples Bank of Alabama 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 Monique Holiness, The Home Depot-Inverness Mark Hamilton, The Home DepotRiverchase 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 Devin Errett, Webb Payroll Service, Inc. 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.

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Upcoming Events

September and October 2016 AUGUST August 25: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Business after Hours Expedia CruiseShip Center, 270 Doug Baker Blvd, Suite 500, Hoover 35242 (The Village at Lee Branch).

Contact Kathy Henton at Kenton@ cruiseshipcenters.com. www. cruiseshipcenters.com/greystoneal SEPTEMBER September 1: 5:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening, Hawthorne at Wisteria Apartment Homes, 2870 Regal Circle, Hoover 35216. Contact Laura Hayworth at lhayworth@hrpliving.com or (205) 979-5669. www.hawthorneatwisteria. com. All day Open House with live music and heavy appetizers starting at 5:00 p.m.

September 8: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Abbey at Inverness Apartment Homes, 1000 Hunt Cliff Road, Birmingham 35242.

Contact Sherrye Tolbert at manager Inverness@abbeyresidential.com or 991-9060 for information. www. abbeyinverness.com

September 14: 4:30 p.m. Chamber Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

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

Networking, Noon Luncheon.

Please make reservations by Monday, September 12. 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 September 22: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at My Chiropractor, 2801 Highway 150, Suite 129-H, Hoover 35244.

Contact Dr. Jerry Nesseler at drjerry@my-chiropractor.net or 444-0727 for information. www. my-chiropractor.net.

OCTOBER October 6: Economic Development Committee Meeting. Visitors Welcome!

October 13: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Alabama Technology Network, Jefferson State Community College, 4600 Valleydale Road, Hoover 35242. More information to come.

October 19 : 4:30 p.m. Chamber Ambassador Meeting at Chamber Office. Visitors Welcome!

October 20: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel.

11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations

by Monday, October 17. 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 October 27: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Business after Hours at Brookdale University Park, 400 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209.

Contact Leanne Messer at 8700786 or kmesser@brookdale.com for information. www.brookdale.com

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

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

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

Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Services 2nd Vice President

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

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group, Secretary

Lori Schommer, City of Hoover, City Liaison

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

Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union

Paul Dangel Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel

Ira Levine, CCIM, Levine & Associates

Tynette Lynch Aldridge Gardens

Gregg Maercker, First Commercial Bank

Reginald Jeter, J.D. Nationwide Mutual Insurance

Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center

Terry Shea, Wrapsody

New Members — July 2016 Alabama Family Trust, Inc. Doug Marshall, CFO - 313-3915

Essential Massage Emily McGrath, Owner - 413-7977

Business Interiors Keith Norton - 939-1008

Farmers Insurance - Crowder Agency Paul Davis Emergency Services Carey Crowder, Owner - 719-06646 Mitchell Oda, Owner - 428-6333

Cinepear John Deaver, Owner - 612-9571

Geaux Play Sports Training & Fitness Penn Mutual - Alabama Agency Lisa Hall, Owner - 406-5830 Lori Schwind, Director of Marketing - 919-2961 Gibson Landscape Bob Bagby, Operations ManagerPeoples Bank of Alabama 368-1031 Rodney Berry, Relationship Manager 438-7166 Hoover Hometown Pharmacy Whitney Culpepper, Pharmacist Redding Employment Services 650-1960 Lori Redding, Owner - 313-6581

Community Food Bank of Central Alabama Deb White - 942-8911 Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP Richard O. Brown, Partner 252-9321

Moss Rock Management DeShazo Interiors Jason Henderson, President Rebecca DeShazo, Owner - 307-5479 706-2701

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Oskar Motors Hussein Mawani, Owner - 440-3239

Shelby County Commission Commissioner Mike Vest 602-0907

SPOTTED National Night Out Hoover held National Night Out at The Grove Shopping Center on Aug. 2 to bring the community together with local law enforcement and public safety agencies. (Photos by Heather Jones Skaggs) Steve Key, Kit Clayton and Ray Burns

Officer Mike Davis and Officer Jennifer Stewart

Carole O’Connor, Paul O’Connor and Annie Kynard-Hackworth

Jeremy Hodges with Bailey and Luke

Dear patients, I wanted to take this opportunity to say “thank you” for allowing me to take care of your health care needs these past five years. It has truly been a pleasure serving you and your families and being a part of the Calera community. I am excited to announce that I have joined the Medical West health care team as the Family Medicine physician at their new Hoover Health Center. I will continue seeing patients Monday through Friday and would feel honored to continue providing your health care needs. To schedule an appointment at my new location, please call (205) 820-8440.

Eddie McVey and Ted Noble

HOOVER HEALTH CENTER www.medicalwesthospital.org

J.D. SHUGRUE, MD Family Medicine (205) 820-8440

Warm regards, J.D. Shugrue, MD Located at the Medical West Freestanding Emergency Department, the Hoover Health Center is located off of Highway 150 in Hoover next to Sprouts. The Hoover Health Center also offers specialized sports medicine and orthopaedic care with Dr. Stephen Gould and Dr. Gaylon Rogers. To schedule an appointment with a Medical West Hoover Health Center physician, call (205) 820-8440.

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Harry Potter Birthday Bash The Hoover Public Library held a Harry Potter Birthday Bash on July 31 to celebrate the famous wizard. (Photos by Sabrina Zizo)

Brandi Craven and Alyssa Jewell

Ashley Ransom and Emily Colpack

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Navya Gullapalli, Lekha Kasukurthi and Abhinav Gullapalli

In celebration of our 10-year anniversary, the Auxiliary of Big Oak Ranch proudly presents...

An Evening with Ria Shah and Srija Vem

In celebr In celebration of our 10-year anniversary, 10-year a the Auxiliary of the Au TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 • 7:30 p.m.

Big Oak Ranch Big O Leslie S. Wright Center proudly presents...proudly

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Join us for this exciting evening of inspiration, stories,Ansongs, and more Evening with to support the Auxiliary’s work for the children of Big Oak Ranch.

Jaysal Shah Tickets are available online at tickets.samford.edu or by calling 205.726.2853

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Donations to provide tickets for the children at the Ranch to attend the concert may be mailed to The Auxiliary Big Oak Ranch: P.O. Box 530887, Birmingham, AL 35253

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 • 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, 20, 201 Leslie S. WrightSEPTEMBER Center

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Tony Morris and Katie Jane Morris

Join us for this exciting evening of inspiration, stories, songs, and more to support the Auxiliary’s work for the children of Big Oak Ranch.

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Sydney Theall, Samantha Mauter and Ellie Mauter

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Helping Hands Volunteers gathered in the Adult program room at Hoover’s Public Library for Helping Hands, a volunteer program for the Shelby Humane Society, on July 11. (Photos by Sabrina Zizo)

Kayla Johnson

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Veteran College and Job Fair

Ashley Bridenbaugh

Local businesses and organizations set up booths to give veterans more information on available jobs, education and resources at the Veteran College and Job Fair hosted by the American Legion Post 911 at Hoover Tactical Firearms on Aug. 3. (Photos by Clarke Stackhouse)

Commander Ron Bradstreet, Seth Guyer and Peyton Ligon.

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Madcap Puppets The Hoover Public Library held the Madcap Puppets events on July 5. (Photos by Sabrina Zizo)

Jordan, Peyton and Madden Sterley

Timmy, Beth and Ruthie Turner

Greyson, Ashley and Isla Corliss

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A Colonial Christmas at the American Village

a memorable Christmas event for your group or organization

December 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Lunch and tour; 10:30 or noon.

Tickets are $25 per person.

Call (205) 665-3535 extension 1031, or email christmas@americanvillage.org to reserve your seats today.

www.americanvillage.org

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Robin, Julianna Grace and Sarah White

Ashlyn, Laura and Reese Northrop

First Thursday Fiction Book Club

Shannon Haddock, Sara McVay and Sandy Carr

The Hoover Public Library held the First Thursday Fiction Book Club on July 7. (Photos

by Sabrina Zizo)

Valerie Rueckert and Elaine Peavy

Michal Shar

Judy Gress

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Aubie 5K and Fun Run The 2016 Greater Birmingham Auburn Club Aubie 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run in honor of Meredith Maddox was held June 25 at Veterans Park in Hoover.

(Photos by Emily Sparacino)

Mary Cate and Walker Cone

Ross and Luke Meeks

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Safari Greg The Hoover Public Library presented Safari Greg, a show for kids that combined magic, comedy and animal surprises on July 12. (Photos by Sabrina Zizo)

Spencer Brown, Maxwell Brown, Samantha Brown and Susan Clay

William Therrien, Michael Therrien and Corie Therrien

Gini Jones, Michael Johnson and David Johnson

Avery Bush, Candice Bush and Hudson Bush

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Mark Hearn, Corra Bonnis, Linda Hearn and Gainus Hearn

Zoe Starns and Jamie Starns

Ella and Sophie Tschudin

X’Zavier Holloway and Kandra Holloway

Dan and Emi Lovell

Cary Packer and Brayden Forbush

Ashley and Ansley Gremillion

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Business After Hours People gathered for a night of networking and drinks at Business After Hours at the Riverchase Country Club June 24. (Photos by Clarke Stackhouse)

Ashleigh Dunham, Judge Julie Palmer, Bill Powell and April Deluca

Scott Sanders and Tim Smith

Chris Williams and Dan Jenkins

Cara Hunter, Melisa Moss and Megan Champion

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Jeff Brown and Melinda Thompson

Mark Griffo, Jay Clyce and David

Mary Welch and Lora Vifquain

Eric Adams and Hosea Hopson

Troy and Mary Perry

Jamie Patterson and Dawn Sparks

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Camp Half Blood The Hoover Public Library hosted Camp Half Blood for 4-6 grade students.

Students participated in games, crafts and enjoyed snacks. (Photos by Sabrina Zizo) Mahdis Shabani

Sarahi and Shaan Barman

Jack Murphree

Jamiya Rutledge

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David and Michael Mazur

Landon and Tony Nieves

Lucy Murphree and Charlotte Murphree

Evelyn Hopkins

Sept. 1 First Thursday Fiction Book Group: The Nightingale

CALENDAR Library will hold a Bicycling the East Coast from Key West to Canada on Sept.

12. Refreshments will be served at 9:45 a.m., and the meeting begins at 10 a.m. The public is welcome.

For more information, call 444-7840.

Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony

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The First Thursday Fiction Book Group will discuss “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah at 10 a.m.

The event is free and will take place in the theatre level meeting rooms.

Helping Hands • Hoover Public Library •

Drop in to make newspaper rolls for a local humane society at 3 p.m. Adults and teens are welcome. For more information, call 4447840.

Sept. 3 How to Find Grants • Hoover Public Library •

Learn how to find grants using resources available through The Funding Information Network at 10:30 a.m. at the library.

Reservations are required.

The session is free. For more information, call 4447840.

Sept. 8 Second Thursday Fiction Book Group: After I’m Gone • Hoover Public Library •

The Second Thursday Fiction Book Group will discuss “After I’m Gone”

by Laura Lippman at 10 a.m. The event is free and will take place in the adult programming room.

Hiroya Tsukamoto • Hoover Public Library •

Japanese guitarist and singer Hiroya Tsukamoto will return since performing a concert at the library in February 2015. He will perform original acoustic

music and Japanese folk songs. After growing up in Kyoto, Tsukamoto moved to the U.S. to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. He tours throughout the world and lives in New York and Japan. The event is free and will take place at the library plaza at 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 9 Hoover vs. Spain Park • Hoover High School •

The Hoover Buccaneers and the Spain Park Jaguars varsity football teams will face each other at 7 p.m. at HHS.

All Day Color & Chill • Hoover Public Library •

Coloring books aren’t just for kids. Bring your friends, choose a picture page and let the colors flow as you chat and unwind at 9 a.m. The event is free and is for adults and teens. For more information, call 444-

7840.

Sept. 10 Purl @ the Plaza • Hoover Public Library •

Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts at 1 p.m. Bring yarn and knit, crochet or embroider. The event is free.

Sept. 11 Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony • Hoover •

The Hoover Fire Department will conduct its annual 9/11 Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony at Fire Station 2 at 8:30 a.m. All other fire stations will have a short ceremony beginning at 8:58 a.m. by their flagpole.

Sept. 12 Friends of the Hoover Library • Hoover Public Library •

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Sept. 13 Daytime Nonfiction Book Group • Hoover Public Library •

In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrific Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette

by Hampton Sides at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 444-7840.

English Classes for Adults • Hoover Public Library•

Instruction in basic and intermediate-level English for adult speakers of other languages will be held Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Spanish Conversation Club • Hoover Public Library •

Practice your Spanish and celebrate the culture at 7 p.m. Some experience with Spanish is suggested.

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James Mullis • Hoover Public Library •

Birmingham-based singer/ songwriter James Mullis blends modern-day folk with soft blues at 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 20 Hoover Historical Society • Shades Crest Baptist Church •

The Hoover Historical Society will meet at Shades Crest Baptist Church, 452 Park Ave. on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 1:30 p.m.

James Lowery will speak on the historic Birmingham Mineral Railroad past and present.

Glue Gun Gang: Felt Feathered Owls • Hoover Public Library •

Make a cute hoot owl for a student in your life or to enjoy as autumn decor at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20. The free event is for adults only.

Reservations are required.

Signup begins Sept. 1. For more information, call 4447840.

French Conversation Club • Hoover Public Library •

Practice your French and celebrate the culture at 7 p.m. Some experience with French is suggested.

Sept. 21 No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group

CALENDAR

Join others to discuss your nonfiction book of choice at 10:30 a.m. in this month’s genre: Banned Books.

Stop by the nonfiction department for suggestions.

For more information, call 444-7840.

Sept. 23 Color & Chill at Game Nite • Hoover Public Library •

Take a break between games and come for a popup edition of the popular adult coloring page event.

The event is free and will be held at 7 p.m. For more information, call 444-7840.

After Hours @ the Plaza: Game Nite • Hoover Public Library •

Put your game face on and meet up with fellow gamers at 7 p.m. Bring games to share or play one of the library’s. The event is free.

Head Over Teal • The Preserve Town Hall •

The Head Over Teal 5K and 10K benefiting the Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian Cancer Foundation will be held Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon at The Preserve Town Hall, 601 Preserve Way, in Hoover. For more information, call 873-0253 or visit Thinkoflaura.org/ headoverteal.

Sparks in the Park SPHS Band Festival

• Aldridge Gardens •

Stroll through the gardens and see the works of some of the best artists in the country Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 per person, and free for visitors younger than 16. For more information, contact Ali Money at ali@ goproeventsolutions.com or

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No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group

Write Club

• Hoover Public Library •

Write Club is a monthly forum for local amateur writers to meet and discuss their work. The next meeting will be held Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 27 Horizons Luncheon • Hoover Senior Center •

The Horizons Luncheon will be held Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. at the Hoover Senior Center, located at 400 Municipal Drive in Hoover.

For more information, call 739-6700.

• Spain Park High School •

The Sparks in the Park Band Festival hosted by Spain Park High School will be held Sept. 24. SPHS is located at 4700 Jaguar Drive in Hoover.

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Sept. 29 Banned Books Week • Hoover Public Library •

Dr. William Hutchings, a professor at UAB, will discuss banned books Sept. 29 at noon.

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Multi Craft Technician with Electrical Experience Willing to cross train in Commercial Air Compressors.

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Fork Lift Mechanic Needed must have own tools and five years experience.

Apply in person: 1105 7th St N, Clanton or call for appointment (205) 755-4570 American Proteins, Inc. Hiring Drivers Home Daily, Great benefits package (including: health/ dental/ vision insurance), paid vacation and holidays, 401K retirement plan. Need Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, one year verifiable driving experience.

Contact Jamie Sewell: 256-970-6133 or Ronnie Demonia: 256-970-6109 EOE ANDERSON EYECAREMontevallo Seeking experienced optician & eyecare tech. Knowledge of eyewear & edging lenses required.

Great hours/work environment. Email resume:

andersoneyecare@bellsouth.net or mail: Anderson EyeCare 977 Main St., Montevallo Automation Personnel Services Hiring IMMEDIATELY For: Automotive Assembly, General Labor, Production, Clerical, Machine Operator, Quality, Carpentry, Welder, Foundry Positions In: Calera, Clanton, Pelham, Bessemer, McCalla Walk-in applications accepted.

Clanton (205)280-0002 Pelham (205)444-9774 APPLY NOW! Baugh Ford in Clanton is Hiring Salespersons Accounts Payable/Title Clerk and Internet Sales Manager Email cover letter/resume to autojobsclanton@gmail.com Fax to (205)755-6443 Or apply in person.

Material Delivery Service. Now hiring local CDL-A Company Drivers for our Calera, AL terminal. Competitive pay. Full benefits package. Safety and longevity bonuses. Year round Income Assurance! 1 year CDL–A experience required and good driving history.

Call 866-388-0686 to get started. www.schillicorp.com Bibb Medical Center & Nursing Home Currently Recruiting For: •Medical Lab Tech Full-time position, requires 2 year associates degree.

•Medical Technologist Full-time, 7 on-7 off, blood bank experience required.

Apply at: Hospital Information Desk 208 Pierson Ave., Centreville, AL Email resume: bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter.com Or Apply Online: bibbmedicalcenter.com

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Bibb Medical Center & Nursing Home Now Hiring For: RN • Labor & Delivery. M - F/T position AL RN license required.

Apply at: Hospital Information Desk. 208 Pierson Ave., Centreville, AL Email resume: bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter.com Or Apply Online: bibbmedicalcenter.com IMMEDIATE POSITION AVAILABLE CLASS-A & CLASS-B ROUTE DRIVERS WELL-ESTABLISHED 100+ YEAR COMPANY NOW HIRING ROUTE DRIVERS. HOME NIGHTS/ WEEKENDS. LOOKING FOR HARD WORKING DRIVERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM. CLEAN MVR/BG CHECK REQUIRED. COMPETITIVE PAY/ BENEFITS: BCBC, 401K, PAID HOLIDAYS/VACATION, COMPANY FURNISHED UNIFORMS. CALL 205-425-1711 OR EMAIL: adria.lupien@bhtonline.com Bibb Medical Center & Nursing Home Now Hiring For: Dietary Manager • Full time For Long term care and acute care hospital. Responsible for food service for patient care and non-patient care Apply at: Hospital Information Desk 208 Pierson Ave., Centreville, AL Email resume: bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter.com Or Apply Online: bibbmedicalcenter.com DELIVERY DRIVERS Local Grocery Distributor in Alabaster seeking qualified drivers.

Delivery/unloading to multiple locations. Mon-Fri work week.

Requirements: Valid DL, clean driving record.

Benefits: Competitive wages, bonuses, benefits, opportunity for advancement.

BTC Wholesale Distributors Call 205-397-1782 BURGER KING JOIN OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM Schuster Enterprises, Inc., a Franchisee of Burger King, is looking for Management professionals who have 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).

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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) PAINT CREWS Nationally branded painting company for subcontractor work in the Birmingham area. Must have own insurance, equipment & vehicle.

CertaPro Painters 205-277-9999 CHANGING SPACES RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MOVING, INC. NOW HIRING! EXPERIENCED HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOVING DRIVERS Health, Dental & Retirement Benefits. Full Time, Part Time, or Seasonal. Drug Testing and Background Checks Required.

(205)972-0744 Coal Yard Bar & Grill Now Hiring Experienced servers & bartenders Apply in person: Tuesday-Saturday, 2pm-4pm at The Coal Yard 4085 Helena Rd. *No Phone Calls Please* Ready to Work for the #1 Brand in the World? Now Hiring Class A-CDL Drivers for Coca-Cola Bottling United. Go to www. cocacolaunited.com to apply!

Medical Receptionist Needed For a 4 Dr. Clinic. EHR experience required, Greenway Preferred.

Hours: Mon-Thur, 7:30am-5pm, Fri, 7:30am-12pm.

Send resume to Columbiana Clinic Fax 205-670-5495 or email to dctrrhon@gmail.com COLUMBIANA HEALTH & REHAB LPN Charge Nurse PRN - 12 hour shifts Excellent Salary.

Interested applicants should send resume to: shannon.bell@northporthealth.com

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Coosa Valley Medical Center OR Nurse Manager RNs (Surgical Services): day-shift RNs (Med/Surg): all-shifts RNs (Post Acute Services): all-shifts Email resume to: Janean.Crawford@cvhealth.net or to apply, go to www.cvhealth.net DCH Health System Caring. For Life. $5,000 *Sign-on Bonus for full time RNs *For More Information Contact Annie.Miller@dchsystem.com Apply online at: www.dchsystem.com Needed Immediately: Dental Hygienist for Montevallo Practice (perm or temp) Competitive pay and bonus plan.

Contact 205-478-9668 if interested.

Plumbing Service & Repair Technician Requirements: Journeyman’s plumbing card, Experience in Residential/Commercial service/ repair/drain cleaning/sewer work, Clean-cut/self-motivated, Good communication skills, Clean MVR/ background/drug test Email resume: exie@eagleservicecompany.com IMMEDIATELY HIRING FOR: Warehouse, Production & Automotive Assembly in Calera and Clanton.

Temp-to-Hire positions, great pay rates!

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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

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205-670-0090 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 J & M Tank Lines is now hiring qualified Class A CDL Drivers for our Calera, AL terminal!

If you are hired in the next 30 days then you will be eligible for the **$2,000 Sign-On Bonus** Benefits : •Paid Weekly by direct deposit •Paid Vacation & Holidays •401K with company % match •Medical, Vision & Dental through BCBS starting as low as $10/week •Company Paid $50,000 Life Insurance Policy •Safety, Referral and Christmas Bonuses Requirements: •You must be at least 25 years old •Have no more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years •18 months of Tractor Trailer

experience •Tanker Endorsement preferred but NOT required as you will be trained If you meet the above requirements and are interested in a position with us at J & M Tank Lines then you may contact Sarah Murphy @ (205)769-3544 or go to www.jmtank.com to fill out our online application! We only have a couple of positions available so please don’t pass up this great opportunity!

Tree Climber / Bucket Operator Top pay guaranteed.

5 yrs exp. CDL required.

Drug Test Required.

205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144 Kelly Educational Staffing® We’re hiring!

• Substitute teachers • Aides • Cafeteria • Clerical • Custodial positions for Shelby County School District and Alabaster City Schools.

Please call 205-682-7062 We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com Are you a motivated professional? Are you looking for a dynamic career? Are you ready to control your own level of success? See why McKinnons’ is an exciting place to work and grow. Now accepting applications for Sales, Service, and Detail Shop.

Apply with the receptionist.

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For current openings, visit: www.mspark.com/our-company/ careers/ or send resume: wscott@mspark.com.

Mspark offers competitive compensation, benefits and a team-oriented work environment.

EOE.

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 Warehouse Position in Calera Starting pay $10/hr. Flexible shifts.

Requirements: • Recently Lived in Alabama at least 1 year.

• High School Diploma or GED. • At least 18 years old.

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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.

Manufacturing/Assembly positions available in Calera & McCalla areas. Full time hours, all shifts available. Call today 205-267-3910 Class A CDL Drivers Needed Immediately for Dump Trailer Hauling • $2000 Retention Bonus • Local Hauling • Home Nights APPLY ONLINE: www.perdidotrucking.com Perdido Trucking Service, LLC 251-470-0355

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 Pyles Transport Inc. NOW HIRING Regional Class-A Driver positions for our Finley-Blvd location.

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Regional Drivers are home every weekend and often mid-week for rest period.

HIRING Afternoon Teachers for Christian Early Learning Center, 6wks to 4k in Helena. Also, hiring Subs. Call 426-1910 or email resume to bill@rbchelena.org Willing to Learn?

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NOW HIRING All Positions Pelham & Chelsea Great Opportunity Rewarding Career 401K/Health Ins/Group Benefits Contact: 205-620-4455 cwomack@smithcos.com Order Selectors Food Dist. Center in Pelham Al. Day Shift: Mon-Fri. 40+ hours/ week. 10:00AM until finished (varies).

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Company vehicles to qualified individuals! Call Andrew 9am-7pm • Monday-Saturday at (205)490-1003 or (205)243-6337 Stevens Home Health Care Currently Hiring: Personal Care Workers Must have experience & clean background. For more info call: 334-215-0084 or 205-942-5996 (EOE) SUBWAY South Shelby County Stores Now Hiring • All Positions Looking for Sandwich Artists.

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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

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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 The Painting Company of Birmingham Immediate openings for professional residential and commercial painters. Must be able to speak English. Call 205-995-5559 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.

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Call Carrie 205-991-4564 or 205-427-5501 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS CDL-B DRIVERS WITH TWO YEARS EXPERIENCE. WASTE REMOVAL EXPERIENCE PREFERRED, 25+, CLEAN RECORD, HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF SHELBY AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. CALL: 205-419-4005 University Baptist Pre-K Montevallo Seeking teacher with degree in earlychildhood education. Aide for Pre-k.

Please send resume to UBC-Pre K. P.O. Box 3, Montevallo, AL 35115 (205)665-1825 OTR DRIVERS WANTED 24 years or older. Hazmat preferred but not required.

Full benefit package available.

Pneumatic tank equipment.

Dry bulk hauling.

NOW HIRING CDL-A DRIVERS w/Haz. $5000 Sign-On Bonus.

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why I love Hoover

‘Hoover is family! The school made me the person I am today, and I am forever grateful.’

K

rystle Johnson has come full circle. A 2001 Hoover High School graduate, Johnson is now the head girls basketball coach at the school. She played basketball at Hoover and then at the University of Alabama. Her passion for the game continued into her professional life. She worked as the assistant JV girls basketball coach for five years at Hoover High School and then took the head coaching position at Huntsville High School in 2012. She accumulated a 98-40 record with four straight regional tournament appearances for a program that had never made it to a regional. Now, she’s back at home and will have her first game as Hoover’s head coach Nov. 8 against Fairfield High School.

Q: How did you get interested in basketball?

A: I became interested in basketball while I was in the sixth grade, primarily because of Shaquille O’Neal. My nickname was Baby Shaq.

Q: What’s your most memorable moment as a basketball player?

A: As a player, my most memorable 82

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moment was in 2005 when my team (University of Alabama) almost upset LSU who was the No. 1 team in the nation. I had my career high that game against LSU’s star center, Sylvia Fowles.

She went on to be a WNBA All Star, WNBA finals MVP and is currently on the USA Women’s Basketball Olympic team.

Q: How would you describe your coaching style?

A: Honest and strategic. I’m always looking for ways to put my players in the best position to win.

Q: What’s your favorite part about coaching?

A: Impacting the lives of young women! I make it my duty to work on the player and the person.

Q: What do you love about Hoover?

A: Hoover is family! The school made me the person I am today, and I am forever grateful.

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

A: I enjoy singing, but I’m shy.

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

A: Sleep and watch Netflix.

Q: Where are your favorite places to go in Hoover?

A: Olive Garden, Johnny Rockets, Yuki Japanese Steakhouse, Beef O’Brady’s, Walmart and Target.

Q: What are your goals for the Hoover High School girls’ basketball team?

A: The goal every year is to put ourselves in the position to win state.

Q: What would you say to encourage community members to come out and support the team?

A: I remember when I was younger and playing at Hoover and the excitement in the gym was electrifying. The whole city was behind us, and I’d love to see that happen this season. n