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Music City You can’t get much more southern than listening to foot-tapping country music — besides maybe enjoying some fried chicken and warm apple pie at the same time.

Not only is the music a way of life in the South, but it also has deep roots here in Hoover.

While Nashville might be known as the Country Music Capital of the World and Music City, Hoover is also home to many new artists like Bailey Ingle, featured on the cover.

Ingle started her music career performing alongside country music superstar Keith Urban when he came to town last summer. And did I mention she was just 15 at the time? A year later, she hasn’t slowed down and is hoping to see Urban again soon as she goes through the American Idol auditions.

With her empowering music

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and talent, I wouldn’t be surprised to see her touring the country next year as the Idol winner. She’s definitely an artist to watch. Read more about her on page 28.

Another southern musician who has what it takes to win is Corey Nolen, who took home a songwriting award this summer for “Mend the Heart of Dixieland.”

His song’s lyrics dig deep into the history and divide in Alabama, with lines like these: “Can’t take away the pain of the places we’ve been.

Looking back might keep us from going there again.” Read how he came up with the idea for the song on page 8.

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FEATURES 12

Handcrafted from the Heart Susan Gordon creates timeless pottery pieces

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Winning Talent Young singer stands out with empowering music

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Outdoor Sanctuary Couple renovates indoor, outdoor spaces at their dream home

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28 ARTS & CULTURE 8 Songs of the South

FEATURES 24 Bringing Home

the Crown Miss Hoover pageants return after a two-year hiatus

Corey Nolen shares emotions, history through music

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Handcrafted from the Heart Susan Gordon creates timeless pottery pieces

RECREATION 20 Tune In

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HEALTH & BEAUTY 33 Growing Fitness

Brothers talk sports and other hot topics with their satiric styles

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Musical Storyteller

Corey Nolen’s way with words won him a songwriting competition

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often,” he says. “It was the perfect timing.”

The contest was based on the theme of the state, so Nolen tried to figure out a way to take that a step further. “I didn’t want to write a song ith each chord and lyric, Corey that just listed things in the state,” Nolen says.

“If it didn’t have something that struck me, it Nolen tells a story. His songs wouldn’t feel believable to me.” bring back emotions and As fate would have it, Nolen did have memories with a welcomed something that left a lasting impression on him old-country sound. And it was his way with and helped inspire the winning song. words and ability to mix past troubles with He had just seen the movie “Selma” and today’s hopes that helped this Hoover native attended a panel discussion afterward where two take home a prestigious award. pastors — one black and one white — talked Nolen won the Make Music Alabama about the past. The two shared their first-hand songwriting competition at UAB’s Alys experiences and had an open conversation about Stephens Performing Arts Center on June 20 them. for his song, “Mend the Heart of Dixieland.”

“In that moment, something special Nolen says he was excited when he heard from friends that a songwriting competition was happened. People were listening on both sides, coming to Birmingham. “That doesn’t come up and it was powerful,” Nolen says. “I just knew

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Corey Nolen won the Make Music Alabama songwriting competition with his song “Mend the Heart of Dixieland.”

Nolen performs at smaller venues around the area.

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there was a song in there.”

He started putting those emotions into words, reflecting the discussion he witnessed.

From there, Nolen created powerful, yet simple, lyrics like these: “So listen close to one another, and try to understand. And this will start to mend the heart of Dixieland.”

Once the song was finished, Nolen says he knew he had something special. “The song just sort of felt like it worked out,” he says. “I knew after writing it, I had a song I liked, so it was already a win.”

Taking home the top prize at the songwriting competition was just an added bonus.

Nolen has been writing songs for years and will continue to use his experiences to tell his stories. He says he gets his song inspirations from strong ideas and emotions, which help others relate to them, as well.

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“The ones that stick are usually from sort of strong experience. It could even just be from a conversation I had with someone,” he explains.

“I have an ability to listen to life.”

Several of Nolen’s songs have a twist or heaviness to them listeners can appreciate, as well.

“With one song, I tell another man’s story about going to jail in first person,” he says.

“Those are the best songs because they come from a place where they really happened to someone.”

He likes to perform his music at small house shows and says he hopes to have another AP out soon.

People can listen to “Mend the Heart of Dixieland” on iTunes or YouTube. To hear more of Nolen’s music and see where he will be performing next, visit Coreynolenmusic.com. n

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Nolen got his first guitar in high school and would sit around and play with his friends. He is friends with several other local musicians and performs with them regularly. He says he plans to release a new AP this fall.

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HANDCRAFTED from the Heart Susan Gordon creates timeless pottery pieces

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market strawberries in or the perfect pair of earrings to wear with a new outfit,” she says. “It is a privilege to be able to flesh these ideas out usan Gordon remembers well her first in my work, and even more exciting that people experience working with clay. She took want to buy them.” a clay class during her sophomore year Her pieces are labors of love, with her more of college at Auburn University in 2001 ornate works requiring several steps and many to fulfill some fine arts curriculum requirements hours to create. She hand-builds most pieces, for her graphic design major. allowing them to dry for four or five days before “It was love at first touch,” she says. “I bisque firing them. Bisque firing makes the clay immediately changed my major to ceramics.” strong but still porous enough to Gordon — who is now well known for the accept glaze, she says. beautiful ceramic dishes, jewelry and holiday After Gordon applies pieces she creates in her Artists on the Bluff the glaze, she fires them studio in Hoover — says she attempts to again to 2,300 degrees, combine modernity with a touch of the timeless which is the final when creating her pieces. step for most “My goal is always to create work that is potters. modern and fresh, yet timeless and worthy of an “But for my heirloom collection. As a fellow consumer, I feel work, I like to like I spend a lot of time thinking about what take it one step would make me excited to have myself, whether further,” she says. it be watercolor dishes with gold edges for a She adds a 22K dinner party, a berry bowl to put my farmer’s gold luster overglaze on

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: She makes several different shapes and colors of jewelry. She makes monogram initial necklaces in 18K gold luster overglaze on ceramic stoneware.

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top of the finished pieces and fires them again to a low temperature, which melts and seals the gold.

“It’s a wild process, and I am always amazed and surprised at even my most consistent of glazes. It’s like Christmas morning every time I open the kiln after firing.

Even after almost 15 years, I still don’t know exactly what I am going to get.”

Gordon says she decided to do the gold luster to pay homage to a Japanese method.

“Traditional Japanese potters have been adding elaborate gold designs to porcelain and stoneware since the 1800s,” she says. “By adding 22K gold luster, my goal was to take a time-honored tradition and freshen it up a bit with my modern aesthetic.”

Gordon says her most popular pieces are “hands down” her heart ring dishes, which feature 22K gold luster edges and are typically $24 to $28 apiece.

“Most of my clients are buying them as gifts to celebrate a loved one or an event in someone’s life, such as an engagement or marriage,” she says. “I like to think they’re the perfect gift because they’re affordable, small and come in a bunch of colors and designs.”

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ABOVE: Her heart ring holders are popular gifts and wedding presents.

watercolor glaze finishes.

“Maison Atelier is a French phrase and is literally translated, ‘home studio.’ I recently became more interested in my French heritage and wanted to pass that down to my daughter and to my work,” she says. “My daughter, Maison, was born last year, and I wanted to create a distinct line of work that was heirloom quality and named after her.”

Gordon says she loves knowing she has a connection to so many people through her pieces.

“Through sharing my work, I become a small part of someone else’s everyday life or even an exciting and momentous event such as a wedding or birth of a child,” she says. “That connection is meaningful and fulfilling to me.”

Some Shelby County residents may also know Gordon from her time as the director of arts and education at the Shelby County Arts Council. She was also an instructor at the Arts Council for a time.

To find out more about Gordon’s wares, visit her Etsy shop at Susandgordonpottery.etsy.com, or follow her Instagram account @susangordonpottery, where she does special sales and posts about her daily work at the studio.

She also sells her work at Chickadee in Cahaba Heights and at the Pepper Place Market on Saturdays. Gordon shares her studio at Artists on the Bluff with another potter, Lana Hobbs. Anyone is welcome to visit at Studio No. 4 at 571 Park Avenue in Hoover. n 16

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the book nook

Ladies Day Out at the Library Have you ever wanted to get away for a day that’s all about you? On Sept. 26 from 1 to 5 p.m., escape to Hoover Library for Ladies Day Out — an afternoon filled with opportunities to pamper yourself and learn all about new fashions and healthy lifestyle choices. Activities, presentations and vendors will be set up throughout the library.

If you’re in need of some relaxation, head out to the Library Plaza where the Winonah School of Cosmetology will be offering free hand treatments. Young Stephanie Beaver Living will also be there, Library Specialist showing off their Essential Oils Hoover Public Library collection, and students from the Paul Mitchell School will be on hand to wow you with mini-makeovers.

If fitness and safety appeal, be sure to check out the “Hoops for Fitness” program taking place on the Plaza Patio. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, pick up a hoop and try this new fitness craze for yourself. Downstairs in the Theatre Level Meeting Rooms, we will also be offering a women’s self-defense class.

If lifestyle and fashion interest you, you won’t want to miss presentations by decluttering expert Rachel Williams and DIY fashion blogger Erica Bunker. From organizing your home to exploring your personal style, you’ll leave with a host of tips and trends.

If you love to shop, stroll through local vendors’ displays of soaps, body scrubs, lip balms, jewelry, cosmetics, handmade candles and more. Be sure to register for door prizes and a grand prize basket featuring gift cards and an assortment of our vendors’ local wares.

Finally, capture the essence of the day at the Photo Booth, where you may choose from a collection of accessories to style yourself for a fun, fabulous souvenir portrait.

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Sensational Succulents

Tuesday, September 29, 2015. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Instructor: Michelle Reynolds, Gardener, Native Plant Enthusiast, and Environmental Educator Members: $20/Non-Members $25 Come learn about succulents native to the Americas. Succulents are moisture-retentive plants that have adapted to harsh living conditions and the limited availability of water. You will learn what soil mixture is best to grow succulents. After the program, everyone will have the opportunity to pot up different varieties of winter-hardy sedums in peat pots to take home for planting in your own pots or garden.

Register at Aldridgegardens.com.

Members-Only Guided Bird Walk Saturday, September 19, 2015 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Join Dr. Richard and Patricia Ryel for a walk on our grounds to view the beautiful birds in our area. Meet at the entrance plaza and bring your binoculars. This monthly members-only event is free, but we do ask that you kindly RSVP at Aldridgegardens.com.

In the Gallery

The works of Alabama artist Don Estes are featured in the gallery this month. Also see our display of Frank Fleming bronze sculptures. The Eddie and Kay Aldridge Art and Historical Collections Museum is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except when a special event is taking place inside the house.

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

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

Visit aldridgegardens.com for complete information about our different levels of giving and the benefits of each level.

Whispers From the Past: A Native American Experience

Sunday, October 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

(Rain date: October 11) Admission: $10 adults; $5 ages 2 – 18; Under 2 free.

Whispers From the Past will send you back in time to rediscover the contributions and culture of Native Alabamians. Aldridge Gardens brings you a day of Native American activities, entertainment and food, sponsored in part by the Alabama Tourism Department. Learn to bead on a loom, grind corn and flintknapp. See a pine needle basket being made and try your hand at Cherokee leaf pounding, crafting gourds, making clay coil pots and much more! Vendors will offer items such as Native American jewelry, gourd rattles, drums, baskets, pots and shell carvings.

Don’t miss the Poarch Creek Indian Pow Wow dancers. Demonstrations are at 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.

For event specific information, visit Aldridgegardens.com.

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Mark Your Calendars: Taste of Hoover Thursday, October 22, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

(Rain date October 29)

Join us under the stars for an evening of culinary delight and live entertainment! Aldridge Gardens will be partnering with the Hoover Sun, Hoover restaurants and our preferred caterers to provide food samplings to our guests. A limited number of tickets are available. For more information, visit Aldridgegardens.com.

Members-Only Guided Gardens Tour

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Saturday, September 12, 8:30 - 10:00 am Meet at the patio near Roots Garden and Gift Shop Members, discover the Gardens as never before on a guided walking tour. Join other members for coffee and tea at 8:30. In addition, The Egg & I will provide muffins and fruit. Find out what’s happening at the Gardens and give us your feedback and suggestions. The tour will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be led by docents. Space is limited to 20 members and RSVP is required.

Register at Aldridgegardens.com or contact: Jennifer Gregory 205.682.8019 or email jgregory@ aldridgegardens.com Aldridge Gardens offers unique indoor and outdoor venues for weddings, parties, social and corporate events. Let us help make your dreams come true. For more information, contact abaker@ aldridgegardens.com or call 205.682.8019 ext. 103.

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ne’s a teacher, normally seen in a necktie and slacks, and the other’s a dad, sporting a zip-up hoodie.

At first glance, they couldn’t be more different, but the brotherly duo of Will and Reed Lochamy bring a natural banter to Alabama airwaves and the SEC Network by taking a satirical and entertaining look at anything and everything.

The brothers host “Oh Brother Radio” heard on “Birmingham Mountain Radio” and frequently appear on The Paul Finebaum show airing on the SEC Network. (The brothers also have another tie to Finebaum’s show: Their father, Bob Lochamy, was Finebaum’s radio sidekick about a decade ago.)

The guys have developed a style and

chemistry all their own and continue to grow an audience with the addition of “On The Green Screen with The Lochamy Brothers,” a video segment with Al.com. Each week, they discuss topics important to the people of Alabama in that familiar Lochamy way.

The brother’s unique relationship in front of the camera and on radio has led to quite a following with every gentle jab and sarcastic flow of thought.

“Will and I really are quite lucky in the way we complement each other,” Reed says. “His strengths are my weaknesses, and vice versa.

That makes for a good partnership for sure, and he is really good at what he does.”

Will agrees and says they each have their areas of expertise. “Plus, his lack of style always

makes me look more stylish,” he adds. “He has been a 40-year old man since he was 4.”

And that is how an interview with the Lochamy brothers begins. So how does a typical day for a Lochamy brother look?

“Our days are completely different. Reed teaches high school and coaches tennis. That stuff dominates his schedule, and he’s very productive. I manage all of our media stuff and chase two kids around (Lyla, 6, and Liam, 4),” Will says. “I wake up and try to do some kind of morning exercise, sit in front of my Mac for hours or speak to groups. I exercise again in the afternoon and then I play with my kids. It’s a lot of pretending to work — trying not to get old.”

After teaching, chasing kids and

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: They have come a long way since creating podcasts in Reed’s basement. They make viewers and listeners laugh and think about current topics.

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“pretending” to work, the two take the mic.

On Thursday nights, Will and Reed are on air with their “general interest” show, “Oh Brother Radio.”

“We discuss topical events, play trivia that we steal from Mental Floss and try to interview interesting guests,” Will says.

“Our guests are generally local (or locally relevant), and almost all of our musical guests are Birmingham musicians,” Reed adds. “We love our town. One of my favorite things about ‘Oh Brother’ is the opportunity it provides us to showcase some of the great things about this city.”

It is never a dull moment on a Lochamy show. The first segments with Paul Finebaum and the SEC Network left some network executives scratching their heads.

“If I remember correctly, I think we said just enough things in that first segment to offend a few university presidents and cause the network execs to wonder why in the world they had invited us on air,” Reed says. “But, we eventually slipped into a comfortable place somewhere between serious football 22

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commentary and satire.”

One of the most unexpected things for the brothers has been all of the celebrity personalities they work with. For the most part, everyone has been kind, Will says.

“We once recorded a roundtable interview with two infamous Finebaum callers from Crestwood,” Reed remembers. “The shocking thing was that there was enough usable footage from that shoot — stuff that didn’t have to be bleeped out for a total lack of appropriateness for television, cable or otherwise — to create a watchable piece. The fact that it existed at all is a miracle.”

On their new show with Al.com on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays — “On the Green Screen” — Will and Reed dive into hot, sometimes controversial topics.

“While I’ve always lived by the motto, ‘Nothing ruins a good time like talking religion and politics,’ Reed and I find ourselves now doing just that,” Will says. “Keeping with our satirical nature, we are tackling the most intriguing and controversial issues that our state faces.”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The brotherly duo has contrasting styles.

They use their banter to discuss football. They have a show with Al.com called “On The Green Screen with The Lochamy Brothers.”

Additionally, the two will continue to make fun of everyone’s favorite college teams. The short videos will be informative, entertaining and as the Lochamys say, “sometimes infuriating.”

To finish the week as part of the video series, the brothers respond to comments left on the site. Why? Will explains in their introductory video: “We will because Lord knows someone needs to.”

After launching with only a podcast produced in Reed’s basement, these hometown Hoover brothers continue to bring their own brand of humor and sometimes even anger to their loyal listeners and viewers.

Listeners can hear them on “Oh Brother Radio” on Birmingham Mountain Radio (BMR) 107.3FM Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. They are also on The Paul Finebaum Show on the SEC Network from 2 to 6 p.m. three days a week as commentators and on SEC Nation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday during football season.

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Bringing Home THE CROWN

Miss Hoover pageants return after a two-year hiatus

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dorned with crowns and sashes, the city has two new ambassadors: Miss Hoover Callie Walker and Miss Hoover’s Outstanding Teen Pageant Lindsay Fincher.

Young women came from across the state to compete for the titles and a total prize package worth $15,860. The pageants were held at Hoover High School on July 11.

The city and contestants were especially excited about the pageants because there hadn’t been a Miss Hoover pageant in two years.

Although Bragg Scroggins wasn’t sure why the pageants had ended, one thing was clear: Community members were ready to bring them back.

“I heard from business owners and different people that they loved having a Miss Hoover, and they wondered why it stopped,” he says. “They were excited we brought it back. I also heard from the girls that they wanted to have it again.”

So after doing some research, Scroggins and Keith Brashier decided to direct and bring the pageants back to Hoover.

“The City of Hoover deserves representation at Miss Alabama,” Brashier says. “This was all made possible by the generous contribution of City Councilman Gene Smith and his wife, Pam Smith.”

Nine young women competed in Miss

Hoover, and the group was competitive.

Two of the girls had made the Top 5 in Miss Alabama before, and there were others who made the Top 12. “It was a very strong pageant,” Scroggins says.

They were judged on four categories: interview, swimsuit, talent and evening gown.

Walker, a freshman at the University of Alabama and Oak Mountain grad, won Miss Hoover 2016 and will represent the city in Miss Alabama next June. In addition to the crown, Walker also received the Talent Award and $5,075 in scholarships.

She made her first appearance at the Miss Alabama pageant this past June, where she was named as a Top 12 semifinalist and won a preliminary talent award. Walker represented the state as Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen in 2012, as well.

In the Miss Hoover pageant, she performed a ballet en pointe to “The Hoedown” from the classical ballet, “Rodeo” for the talent portion. Each contestant had a personal platform, and Walker’s was “Be a Game Changer: Empowering Youth to Volunteer.”

Hayley Barber was named the first runner-up, and she won the Mi’a Callens Community Service Award for her platform, “Sight for Small Eyes.” She also tied for the Caroline Long Award, which is given to the

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LEFT: Miss Hoover 2016 Callie Walker and Miss Hoover’s Outstanding Teen 2016 Lindsay Fincher will represent the city in the statewide competitions next summer.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Attendees were impressed with all of the teens who competed, including Kyra Callens, third runner-up; Sydney Slaughter, first runner-up; Lindsay Fincher, Miss Hoover’s Outstanding Teen 2016; Caitlyn McTier, second runner-up; and Katelyn Richard, fourth runner-up. The Miss Hoover pageant was filled with talented and beautiful young women like Megan Smith, third runner-up; Jessica Procter, second runner-up; Callie Walker, Miss Hoover 2016; Haley Barber, first runner-up; and Chassidy Sumler, fourth runner-up.

contestant who most exemplifies the four points of the Miss America crown: scholarship, service, style and success. She won $1,725 in scholarships.

The second runner-up was Jessica Procter, who tied with Barber for the Caroline Long Award and received the Swimsuit Award, earning cash scholarships totaling $650. The third runner-up was Megan Smith, who won a $250 scholarship. The fourth runner-up was Chassidy Sumler, who was awarded a $150 scholarship.

For Miss Hoover, they brought in a few out-of-state judges — in addition to local ones — so the girls could get in front of some new faces.

“It’s good for the girls,” Scroggins explains. “They start seeing the same judges when they do state pageants. So, we wanted to find judges who didn’t know the girls, plus a few from in state, like the head judge.”

In the Miss Hoover’s Outstanding Teen pageant, 15 young women ages 13 to 17 came from across the state to compete. The teens were judged on their interviews, fitness, talents and evening gowns.

“People who watched it were just amazed at how well they did,” Scroggins says. “Everyone was very impressed.”

Lindsay Fincher, who turns 16 this year, won the title and the Evening Wear/Onstage Question Award. She will represent Hoover at the 2016 Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen pageant, which is the teen counterpart to Miss Alabama.

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She performed a musical theater dance to “Buenos Aires” for her talent, and her platform is “Stand Tall: Adolescent Scoliosis Screening.” She was inspired to pick that platform because of her battle with the disease.

The first runner-up was Sydney Slaughter, and the second runner-up was Caitlyn McTier. McTier also won the Caroline Long Award, which came with a $250 prize. The third runner-up was Kyra Callens, and the fourth runner-up was Katelyn Richard. Whitney Williams won the Talent Award for her baton routine to “Conga.”

Scroggins says working with pageants is a passion of his, and he’s been involved with them since college. He helps the contestants prepare for the interviews, talent and wardrobe portions and says it has been rewarding.

“If we could take all of them as title holders, I’d love it,” Scroggins says. “I love working with them and seeing them grow to where they are now.”

As for the current crown holders, they will be spending the next several months making appearances and preparing for the Miss Alabama and Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen pageants.

“Callie and Lindsay are here for the city of Hoover,” Scroggins says. “We want them to make as many appearances as possible.”

Businesses or groups interested in having Miss Hoover or Miss Hoover’s Outstanding Teen make an appearance should contact Scroggins at misshooverpageant@yahoo.com.

Scroggins says they plan to hold the Hoover pageants again next summer. “I felt it was a great success, and I want it to continue again,” he adds.

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WINNING

TALENT Young singer stands out with empowering music

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ost aspiring singers don’t land a gig when they are 15 years old — especially one where they sing with country music superstar Keith Urban. But that’s exactly what happened with Hoover’s Bailey Ingle.

Ingle, now 16, comes from a musical family and has been singing and performing in front of them for years. When she was a child, she would strum the guitar while her father held the chords.

As she grew up, Ingle says she thought she was just another hopeful singer. However, that changed last August when she won the experience of a lifetime.

“My mom came home one day and said, ‘Get dressed: We’re doing a video, and the deadline is tomorrow. It will be fun,’” Ingle recalls.

So, she shot a video of her singing and sent it in for 102.5 The Bull’s contest, and it wasn’t long before she heard back from the radio station.

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was a finalist and that Keith Urban was sent my video. I got that far, and that was enough for me.”

But that wasn’t the end of the journey for Ingle: She won the contest and was chosen to perform with Keith Urban. “I didn’t believe it was happening,” she says.

She performed Urban’s song “We Were Us” — which is a duet that normally features Miranda Lambert — in front of 13,000 people at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater.

While she says she wasn’t nervous about singing, she was a little anxious about meeting Urban. But, that concern quickly went away.

“He’s one of the most genuine guys I’ve ever met,” Ingle says. “He even went and met my mom.”

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Following her performance of a lifetime, she realized it was time to make her aspirations a reality. “Right after that, I knew this is what I wanted to do,” Ingle says.

Since singing at the amphitheater, she’s been taking lessons and playing at venues and events in Hoover and around the Birmingham area, such as Beef O’ Brady’s and The Coal Yard in Helena. Ingle has also performed in Nashville, Tenn., at places like Tootsie’s World Famous Orchid Lounge.

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when they enjoy it as much as I do. I’ll sing in front of two people or 30 — it’s just fun being up there. I want people to leave wanting more, saying, ‘I can’t wait to hear what’s she coming out with.”

But things her audiences won’t be hearing at her performances are sad love songs. “I don’t want that type of image,” Ingle says. “I want to be an artist that stands out to people.”

Her musical influences include empowered women such as Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert.

She continues to become more comfortable on stage after each performance, something that will come in handy through her

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The 16-year-old says she wants to be an artist who stands out to people and leaves them wanting more.

Ingle performs in and around Hoover, as well as in Nashville. As a child, she would strum the guitar as her father held the chords. She won a contest to play with Keith Urban during his concert at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater.

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American Idol journey. Ingle auditioned for the show this past June and made it through the first round.

So no matter if she is performing on the local or national stage, it’s clear Ingle’s future is as bright as her personality.

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“I’d love to land a record deal and start selling out arenas,” she says. “But right now, it’s just about building a good fan base.”

To become a fan and see where she will be performing next, follow her at Facebook.com/ ABOVE: Ingle comes baileyinglemusic. n from a musical family.

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Growing Healthy Fitness Routines for All Ages Why One Nineteen’s fitness membership spans the spectrum WRITTEN BY RYAN PINDROH PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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s summer comes to end and everyone returns to their fall routine, it’s the perfect time to stop putting off working out and commit to a fitness routine that best fits your age and health needs.

From aiding young professionals with their pre-work workout to completing fitness assessments for retirees aiming to raise their heart rates, we offer a wide range of fitness offerings for all ages at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. It’s all part of our commitment to help everyone from children to senior adults build a healthy lifestyle.

For young professionals, One Nineteen’s before and after-work options draw those who want to maintain or regain their teen and college fitness levels. We try to keep those higher-intensity classes more geared to those members’ work schedules and to make fitness staff available for those who prefer more self-directed workouts. To serve those working around the lingering results of high school or college injuries, trainers can consult with onsite physical therapists for suggestions on specific needs.

For young families, One Nineteen’s

certified and degreed trainers can prescribe exercises for a mom staying active through her pregnancy or for a young dad who wants to shed a few pounds and build core strength. One Nineteen provides child care (ages 4 months to 6 years) for members, so parents can work their free weights or participate in a yoga or Pilates class, followed by a therapeutic massage in One Nineteen’s adjacent spa. As children’s sports interests grow, the family might investigate One Nineteen’s Sports Performance program.

Empty nesters especially enjoy One Nineteen’s wide range of options. They can ramp up their exercise efforts or enter programs for the first time.

Senior adults can take advantage

of the Staying Active Independently for Life (SAIL) program, which offers stretching exercises, including chair-based activities that encourage flexibility and strength. One Nineteen’s water aerobics classes, held in its heated therapy pool, are particularly popular.

If you’re interested in joining our fitness center, be sure to take advantage of our current special: Join for free and receive one month for free.

This offer is available through Sept.

30. To learn more, visit Onenineteen. com.

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Library, UPS introduce teens to 3D printing The North Shelby Library teamed up with The UPS Store on Caldwell Road to introduce teens to 3D printing on July 7.

Approximately 18 to 20 sixththrough 12th-graders attended a workshop where they learned about 3D printing, saw the printer in action and actually finalized a project they programmed. These teens had already designed their 3D object, and they got to see the results of their designs and how it would work.

“We are excited to partner with the North Shelby Library to introduce this exciting and new technology to the teens in our area.

It’s great to see their interest and enthusiasm,” says Tre Morton, owner of The UPS Store.

With 3D printing, people can develop unique, end-use products that typically are cost prohibitive through traditional manufacturing.

It’s most frequently used for prototyping.

ICC holds annual golf event One hundred twenty golfers filled Inverness Country Club’s golf course July 16-18 for the club’s popular event.

“It’s our biggest tournament of the year. It’s the one everyone looks forward to,” says ICC Director of Golf Troy Raybon.

The member-guest tournament is a longstanding tradition, stretching back to when the club was founded, Raybon explains. However, it has grown in the past 10 years.

The tournament falls on the third weekend in July every year and always follows the same format.

“It’s an, ‘If it’s not broken, don’t

fix it’ kind of deal,” Raybon says.

“We do it at the same time every year. Everyone marks it on their calendars.”

Tournament activities kicked off July 16 with practice rounds and a putting contest. The real competition teed off July 17.

When not on the course, golfers enjoyed complimentary massages and haircuts on the club’s terrace and breakfast and lunch catered by ICC Executive Chef Alan Martin.

There were opportunities to socialize throughout the weekend, with a welcome reception at 7:30 a.m. on July 16 and a party on July 17.

Hoover Board of Education appoints, recognizes faculty The Hoover Board of Education appointed two principals, recognized faculty accomplishments and thanked Interim Superintendent Dr. Jim Reese during a June 15 meeting.

The meeting was also Dr. Kathy Murphy’s first as superintendent of Hoover City Schools.

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Larry Giangrosso. Giangrosso assumed the role of SPHS principal from Dr. Kenneth Jarnagin.

Hoover City Schools teachers Minnette Wiggins and Dr. Pamela Harman were also recognized. Trace Crossings Elementary School’s Wiggins was named Alabama’s 2015-2016 Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Harman, a Spain Park High School science teacher, was inducted

into the Jacksonville State University Teacher Hall of Fame. Harman joins 12 other Hoover City Schools teachers in the JSU Teacher Hall of Fame.

Finally, the BOE and the school system thanked Reese for his service as interim superintendent of Hoover City Schools.

Murphy was selected for the superintendent position on April 30 and began serving her role on June 1.

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Berry’s dance team shines at NDA Camp Berry Middle School’s Dance Team had a strong showing recently at a National Dance Association (NDA) Camp in Fulton, Miss.

The girls earned first place in the Home Routine evaluation; “Gold” in Team Dance and Team Leader

categories; a bid to compete at NDA Nationals; two dancers chosen for All-American (Trinity Streeter and Lia Martinez); three BMS dancers (of four total) chosen for Top Gun competition (Courtney Engel [turns], Lia Martinez [jumps, leaps] and

Trinity Streeter [hip hop]); “Above and Beyond Award” given by staff; and “Heart of Gold Award” also given by staff.

Berry Middle School’s Dance Team is coached by teacher Brook Lee.

Maddox named president of principals’ association R.F. Middle School Principal Dr. Tamala Maddox has been named president of the Alabama Association of Middle School Principals (AAMSP), an affiliate organization of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS).

“As president, I am responsible for coordinating meetings with our Executive Board. I find that this meeting hierarchy is an outstanding way to have our message reach members on a more personal level. I attend the CLAS Board meetings as a non-voting member and then share that knowledge with our executive

board,” Maddox says.

AAMSP has more than The executive board 400 members in schools has charged the district of various configurations presidents to hold (at least from K-8 to K-12 to quarterly) meetings with 7-8. Maddox has been a members and aspiring member of AAMSP since administrators in their 2003. She has served district, Maddox says. in various roles for the This advocacy group often organization, including partners with the Alabama treasurer, vice-president Dr. Tamala Maddox and president-elect.

Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) Dr. Tamala Maddox and other groups to be a statewide has a career in education spanning voice for students, parents, teachers back to 1991. She came to Hoover and parents with the Alabama in 2000 and was named principal of Legislature.

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HCS tech coordinator joins AETA board Kelli Lane, technology integration coordinator for Hoover City Schools, has been named to the executive board of the Alabama Educational Technology Association (AETA) as vice-president of professional development.

In this newly created role, Lane will collaborate with board colleagues and AETA members to help further define what it means to be a school technology Kelli Lane coordinator through specialized training and a (soon-to-be-created) credentialing process.

Lane will oversee the development of the AETA credentialing process and present the final plan to the Alabama State Department of Education for approval.

“I think that we have seen for a while now the need to validate the hard work that a technology coordinator does,” Lane says. “We’re excited to begin this process.”

Lane, now in her second year with HCS, works under the direction of Chief Technology Officer Bryan Phillips (a past member of the AETA board) to help teachers innovate in the classroom through technology. Prior to Hoover, she worked as a both a technology supervisor and a classroom teacher in Jefferson County Schools.

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Hoover grad receives award Prince of Peace Catholic Church presented graduating high school senior and parishioner Kyra Moyer with the 2015 Caitlin SweeneyMcDaniel Award for Faith in Action.

This award honors a graduating senior within the parish who exemplifies their Catholic faith in action, serves their community and is a well-rounded student.

Moyer received $500, and her name was added to the list of previous winners on the plaque that hangs outside the Prince of Peace School

library. The 2015 Hoover High School graduate will attend Auburn University in the fall, majoring in communication disorders.

Runners-up Zach Kilgro and Diego Sialer each received $250. Both graduated from Hoover High School.

Kilgro will attend Auburn University to major in nursing, and Sialer will attend Yale University to major in chemistry.

This award was established 11 years ago in memory of Prince of Peace School student Caitlin Sweeney by her parents, Joe and Cindy Sweeney.

Regions Tradition comes to Greystone Regions Financial Corporation and the PGA TOUR’s Champions Tour announced the 2016 Regions Tradition — a major championship on the Champions Tour — will take place May 18-22 at Greystone Golf and Country Club for the first time.

Shoal Creek Club has hosted the championship for the past five years.

The Regions Tradition began in 1989 in Arizona and first came to Alabama in 2011.

The tournament has had an exceptional run at Shoal Creek with the Jack Nicklaus-designed course

hosting the tournament through 2015.

Greystone Golf and Country Club, which will be the sixth venue to host the Tradition, previously held the Champions Tour’s Bruno’s Memorial Classic from 1992-2005, where past winners included World Golf Hall of Fame members Hale Irwin (2001), Larry Nelson (1999) and Hubert Green (1998).

Greystone underwent significant changes, modifying nine greens to prepare the course for the upcoming major championship.

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Spain Park students place in national event Nineteen Spain Park High School students took their talents to Anaheim, Calif., for the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) National Leadership Conference, June 24-27.

The three-day conference included 42 competitive events, testing students’ knowledge in various aspects of the health science field. To qualify for the national conference, students must have placed in the Top 3 at their respective state conference.

Spain Park’s 19 qualifying students were Avirath Vaidya,

Neema Ashou, Derek Williams, Chris Brock, Trung Huynh, Will Shepherd, Amanda Gaston, Rachel Ferrell, Ayaka Fujihashi, Bailey Yamshak, Tiffany Lewis, Katherine Buchanon, Brennen Cooke, Hope Dawson, Emma Stephens, Altamish Daredia, Erryn Stewart, Rebecca

Leech and Paden Seale.

Spain Park’s students represented the school well, ranking among the Top 30 in the nation in biomedical debate. Senior Derek Williams took sixth nationally in physical therapy, following a first place win at the state competition in Montgomery.

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Hoover Chamber presents Freedom Award Decorated veteran and retired Hoover firefighter and paramedic Michael Thorin was presented with the Hoover Chamber Freedom Award during a July 16 Hoover Chamber luncheon at the Hoover Country Club.

The Hoover Chamber Freedom Award was first granted in 2003. The award recognizes “Hoover’s most outstanding public servants who have dedicated themselves to the ideals of freedom,” according to the chamber’s website.

“When you look at all the different service men and women, when you look at firefighters, their process, their traits are designed to never give in,” says Hoover Fire Department Battalion Chief and Chief of Operations Ben Allison.

Thorin spent nearly 20 years in the military, serving in both the Army and the National Guard from 1990 to 2009. During his time in the armed forces, he earned numerous medals, badges and recognitions. He also served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Thorin joined the Hoover Fire department in 2008. He was named the department’s 2014 Firefighter of the Year. Hoover Fire Department Executive Officer Rusty Lowe described Thorin as “outstanding” and “ready, willing and able to go above and beyond.”

After six years as a Hoover fire/ medic, Thorin began experiencing health problems directly related to his service in Iraq during the Gulf War. He retired from the Hoover Fire Department in 2014.

Jeff State named a 2015 ‘Great College to Work For’ Jefferson State Community College is one of the best in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

The results, released in The Chronicle’s eighth annual report on the academic workplace, are based on a survey of 280 colleges and universities.

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State was the only college from Alabama to be recognized.

Jefferson State won honors in three categories this year, including Compensation and Benefits, Supervisor or Department-Chair Relationship and Work/Life Balance.

“This is a very satisfying affirmation of Jefferson State, but our real goal is not recognition — it’s being a community that values the needs and contributions of every individual,” says Jefferson State Interim President

Keith Brown. “In that sense, everyone at Jefferson State helps to make this a great place to work.”

The survey results are based on a two-part assessment process, an institutional audit that captured demographics and workplace policies from each institution and a survey administered to faculty, administrators and professional support staff.

The primary factor in deciding whether an institution received recognition was the employee feedback.

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Outdoor Sanctuary Couple renovates indoor, outdoor spaces at their dream home WRITTEN BY HEATHER JONES SKAGGS PHOTOS BY DAVID MCELROY AND MAGEN DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY

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yler Price will tell you he always wanted to be an architect before he knew what architecture was. With an early interest in building and structure design, Tyler found himself flipping through architectural records and dreaming of what his future home would be like.

“My interest translated well to the practice of designing buildings,” says Tyler, who now owns Tyler G. Price Architecture LLC along with his wife, Anna. His expertise and love of architecture led to crafting the dream home he had envisioned as a young man. For Anna, it fulfilled a desire to move back to her childhood community of Bluff Park.

After outgrowing their starter home in Homewood, the Prices began looking for a larger home to meet their needs. Anna knew she wanted to look in Bluff Park, and Tyler wanted a space where the family could grow.

“I always tell people to find that place in the world they want to carve out for their family — to grow, live and make a home into something that aligns with those goals,” he says. A well-established home on Bluff Park’s Park Avenue was the perfect place for the family of four — plus their dog — to dig in and make their own.

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Tyler could have his office,” Anna says. “I love one-story houses as well, and we were also able to find a little more square footage and a home that we could afford.”

The ranch-style home built in 1978 on Park Avenue was just what the Price family was looking for: one level and a pool. It had the potential for growth and updating.

“The pool area was perfect for what we were looking for, and it had a huge unfinished basement,” Anna says. Another plus was a guest bedroom separate from the main living space.

The Prices are one of many young families that are looking to find a house they can transform into their dream home. “With more established homes, there is room to renovate and make it your own,” Tyler says. “You get the benefit of a home that has had time to let the environment mature around it.”

To update and make their new home theirs, the Prices started — Tyler Price on a renovation project including a new kitchen treatment and new paint throughout the home to bring the interior to a more uniform look with a neutral color palette.

The largest part of their plan centered around the addition of two porches, one in front and the other in the backyard.

“We spend so much of our time outside, so we wanted a more functional, defined outdoor space to allow us to further enjoy the outdoors,” Anna says. The family also enjoys entertaining, so another idea they wanted to work through was how to provide a front facade that reflected the community feel of the neighborhood and increased the curb appeal of their home up to the sidewalks.

The existing front stoop did little to accent the primarily horizontal appearance of the home or the entryway. “Anna always wanted a traditional, large southern front porch, so we added a wide porch with a welcoming cascading stair and swooping shed roof to really play up the entry,” Tyler says. The new

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let your home grow and adapt to your life.”

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entry way gives the property depth and layers when viewed from the sidewalks.

A parking court and entry were also added to allow them to not only accommodate more guests, but also further emphasize their entryway.

“We designed it to be wider so we could comfortably enjoy it as family,” Tyler says.

“From an architectural standpoint, it provided a nice vertical break in the otherwise horizontal elevation.”

Tyler, who says his tendencies lean more on the contemporary side of style, paired the spanning open porch, traditional trim and bracketed detailing with a revised entryway consisting of simple and clean lines.

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contemporary style. Thinking outside of the box, it is not a standard gable or hipped structure but a flowing indoor/outdoor room.

The pool and landscaping in the backyard were already established, but with a lack of shade, the Prices knew they had to add decking and covered areas to create a comfortable outdoor experience.

“We wanted to create a space that was really in between indoors and outdoors,” Anna says.

A large screened-in living space is now the hub of activity for family and friends and opens into the backyard and pool area. “We covered a large area of deck with a more contemporary shed structure that allows for higher open space to really let natural light flood the space,” Tyler says. “We used large cedar timbers around the base along with standard pine framing for the roof. The screened-in porch and decks are all stained the same color to provide a warm natural feel that blends in with the environment.”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Anna, Tyler and their sons love living in their renovated space.

The family’s dog, Moses, is also enjoying the newly renovated space.

The backyard space is what Tyler says he enjoys the most about their home. “Now that we have the screened porch, which is like having another living room, we really enjoy being out there,” he says. “The pool is great, we have beautiful old trees surrounding our lot, and now we have a covered shaded space to just relax.”

The Prices’ four-legged family member, Moses — a 120-pound Rhodesian ridgeback mix — quite enjoys the outdoor living space as well.

The Prices both agree they have a vested interest in the community and hope to be a part of how it grows both from a design construction standpoint and as homeowners.

“This will be our home, and we are really in Phase 1 of the changes we plan to make over time to make it ours,” Tyler says.

“We hope we are seeing the beginning of an exciting future of how Bluff Park will transform itself over the years to come,” Anna adds. “We want people to keep the historical fabric that is unique here in mind while understanding that the future and possibilities can be whatever each family wants out of the home they buy here.”

The Prices say they see a great future for Bluff Park.

“There are so many young families who can really allow their homes to grow with them and build the area’s value at the same time,” Tyler says. “This is the perfect place to really let your needs be reflected in what you do with your home. Really let your home grow and adapt to your life.”

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HOUSE Pizzeria cooks unique combinations on wood-fired oven WRITTEN BY AMY JONES PHOTOS BY DAVID MCELROY

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They cook all of the pizzas in a wood-burning brick oven.

ure, pepperoni and cheese are classic pizza toppings for a reason. But sometimes, pizza connoisseurs want to branch out into new flavors.

If you’re a Hoover resident who can sympathize with that craving, the new Brixx: Wood Fired Pizza restaurant in the Patton Creek shopping center can help.

Justin Allgood — who owns the Brixx location along with local restauranteurs Courtney Mason and Russell Pate — says customers love to try some of the unique flavor combinations the restaurant offers.

“We have pizzas many guests haven’t seen before, like our Prosciutto and Melon, Sweet Thai Chicken and Pimento Cheese pizzas — a Southern favorite,” he says. ( Just in case you were wondering, the Pimento Cheese pizza features jalapeño pimento cheese, roasted red peppers, crumbled bacon and fresh spinach.)

Aside from the one-of-a-kind flavor combinations, Brixx’s pizzas taste different than others because they’re baked in a 700-degree wood-fired stone oven.

“The flavor that the wood adds to the crust is very important,” Allgood says. “Our pizza is meant to be served hot out of the oven, and we can get it to you within 12 to 15 minutes of ordering.”

Brixx boasts more than 20 types of pizza, but Allgood says he’s already noticed some customer favorites. Those include the Buffalo Chicken pizza, with Texas Pete wing sauce, mozzarella and gorgonzola cheeses, roasted chicken, fresh celery and the customer’s choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side; and the 4x4, which showcases four September 2015 | Hoover’s Magazine •

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Brixx uses a variety of flavors and ingredients to create unique pizzas.

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cheeses — mozzarella, parmesan, gouda and goat cheese — and four meats, including proscuitto, pepperoni, sausage and bacon.

If a customer inexplicably isn’t in the mood for pizza, Brixx offers salads to suit any appetite, such as the Arugula and Pear salad, which combines fresh arugula with Asian pears, candied pecans, gorgonzola cheese, sun-dried cranberries and honey herb vinaigrette, or the Wood-Roasted Chicken salad with pistachios, crumbled goat cheese, croutons, wood-roasted chicken breast and house-made balsamic vinaigrette.

There are also several sandwiches, wraps and pasta dishes on the menu. Allgood says he’s especially fond of the roasted chicken penne, which features blackened woodroasted chicken, sweet peppers, onions, cajun spices and a gorgonzola cream sauce.

For dessert, Brixx’s must-try is the s’mores pizza — toasted marshmallows, melted chocolate and graham cracker crumble all combined on a fresh pizza crust and woodfired.

Allgood says the menu isn’t the only thing that makes Brixx different. The restaurant

focuses on the experience, especially for families.

“Brixx is a family-friendly restaurant with chalkboards on the walls for kids. We also provide kids’ dough for children to play with while waiting on their food,” he says. “We offer an energetic environment where kids are entertained and adults can kick back and take a break with food their kids enjoy, but that’s not ‘kid food.’”

Allgood says he chose to open Brixx in Hoover Brixx’s pizzas taste different because “put than others because they’re baked in a 700-degree woodsimply, Hoover is fired stone oven. perfect for Brixx.”

“We liked Patton Creek because of the ease of access and the traffic flow here for dining and shopping purposes,” Allgood says. “When we looked at Hoover, we saw that residents, especially families, were looking for a relaxing place that offered great house made comfort food and a cultivated selection of beer, wine and cocktails.”

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Justin Allgood owns the pizzeria with Courtney Mason and Russell Pate.

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Allgood says his goal for every customer is to provide them with a fantastic experience — not just a great meal.

“Every customer has a different need that we strive to meet, whether they need a quick meal before catching a movie or a place to sit and relax with a few craft beers and take in a football game on TV.” Allgood, who has a background working with companies such as Chick-Fil-A and Zaxby’s, says the first Brixx location opened in Charlotte, N.C. in 1998. Since then, locations have opened mostly across North Carolina and the Southeast. The Hoover location is the first Brixx in Alabama.

Brixx also caters to the late night crowd, with the doors open until 1 a.m. MondaysSaturdays and 11 p.m. on Sundays. Pizzas are buy one, get one free after 10 p.m. SundaysThursdays and after 11 p.m. FridaysSaturdays. The restaurant also offers $2.50 craft beers all day on Mondays and half price bottles of wine on Sundays. Happy Hour specials are every day from 3 to 6 p.m.

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Jimmie Hale Mission to Sponsor September 17 Luncheon Chris Stewart to Speak The Jimmie Hale Mission will sponsor the September 17 luncheon, and has asked Crimson Tide Sports Network broadcaster Chris Stewart to speak. Chris has been a broadcaster since 1988, and is approaching his 14th season as the University of Alabama’s men’s basketball play-by-play announcer for the Crimson Tide Sports Network.

In addition to his role as the voice of Crimson Tide Basketball, Stewart also serves as the sideline reporter for CTSN’s radio coverage of Crimson Tide Football and as the television host of “The Nick Saban Show”.

He is also the radio play-by-play announcer for Bama Baseball, having followed the Tide on the diamond since the 2000 season. Prior to taking over the Alabama basketball play-by-play job, the Fairfield native

and Sportswriters spent eight seasons as Association. the radio announcer for Birmingham-Southern Networking begins at 11:15 a.m., with College. He described the meeting starting the action for two NAIA sharply at noon. The national championships Luncheon is $20.00, won by the Panthers — payable at the door, or the 1995 men’s basketball $22.00 for those without title, as well as the 2001 reservations. Those baseball championship. who make reservations Stewart also hosts his Chris Stewart, own daily sports radio and simple do not show Crimson Tide Sports Network broadcaster show in Tuscaloosa on will be invoiced for Tide 99.1 FM. the luncheon, as the A 1992 graduate of the University chamber makes guarantees to Hoover of Montevallo, Stewart was Country Club based on the number honored with the school’s 2009 of reservations. Cancellations are Alumni Achievement Award. On accepted until the morning of the four occasions (2004, 2007, 2008, luncheon with almost any reason 2009) he has also been named accepted. Hoover Country Club is “Alabama Sportscaster of the Year” located at 3140 Club Drive, Hoover by the National Sportscasters 35226.

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Revised and Updated Edition of the Hoover Library The Hoover Library continually improves and upgrades resources and services to match the needs of our growing and diverse community. We are a public library with over 500,000 visitors annually and a state Bryce Thornton, of the art theatre Hoover Public Library Business Department hosting big names in the arts and entertainment arena. Just like classic books sometimes receive The Hoover Library has over an anniversary 500,000 visitors annually and a state of the art theatre edition with a hosting big names in the arts new content and and entertainment arena. a smashing new book jacket, the library is going to receive a makeover fitting its more contemporary offerings.

Starting in August, the library will undergo a makeover that will include a new color scheme, carpet and furniture. We will remain open for the majority of the renovation, but at some points only offering limited services.

However, patrons will still have the ability to check out and return books, make requests, ask questions, use public computers and attend programs. We are excited about our new look, but rest assured, we will always be the “classic.”

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Bryce Thornton is the Business Librarian at Hoover Library. You can reach him at 444-7816 or brycet@bham.lib.al.us and find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bryce. thornton.142.

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

August 13, 2015 — T. Fox Salon

December 10, 2015 — Hendrick Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram

September 10, 2015 — Riverchase Landing Apartment Homes January 14, 2016 — Costco October 8, 2015 — Spectrum Reach (formerly Charter Media)

February 11, 2016 — Available March 17, 2016 — Available

November 12, 2015 — Benton Nissan of Hoover

April to December 2016 — 2nd Thursdays Available

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

Networking, Noon Luncheon August 20, 2015 — Spectrum Reach (formerly Charter Media)

November 19, 2015 — Sponsorship Available

September 17, 2015 — Jimmie Hale Mission

December 17, 2015 — America’s First Federal Credit Union

October 15, 2015 — St. Vincent’s Health System

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

August 27, 2015 — Hyatt Place Inverness

January 28, 2016 — Ginsburg Dermatology Center

September 24, 2015 — Hoover Tactical Firearms

February 25, 2016 — Available March 24, 2016 — Available

October 22, 2015 — Joe’s Crab Shack

April 28, 2016 — Available

November-December — none held

May through October 2016 — 4th Thursdays available

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A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the new Orange Theory Fitness, 4441 Creekside Avenue, Hoover 35244, in the Patton Creek Shopping Center, next to Baumhower’s. Shown cutting the ribbon is Wendy Brownlee, as Rebecca Early holds the bow. Between them is Leonard Gray, in sales; and to the left of Wendy are Regional Manager Tristan Tillette and Jamie Bennett. They are joined by many Hoover Area Chamber Ambassadors, as well as former State Representative Paul DeMarco. Orange Theory Fitness can be reached at 205-823-2662 or achavers@ orangetheoryfitness.com. www.orangetheoryfitness.com/hoover.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, July 07, 2015 at the new JaWanda’s Sweet Potato Pies, located in the Inverness Village on Valleydale Shopping Center at 5291 Valleydale Road, Suite 111, Hoover 35242. Shown cutting the ribbon is JaWanda Jackson, owner, as her husband Eddie holds the bow. Their son Jeniah, a linebacker on UAB’s football team, is behind JaWanda, as cousin Bryant Williams is next to him. To the right of Eddie is DeDe White and Nedra Blackmon. They were joined by dozens of friends and Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. JaWanda can be reached at (205) 874-9880 or forhope@aol.com. Visit her website to see a video of her specialties: www. jawandasweetpotatopie.com.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the new Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, located at 181 Main Street, Suite 241 in the Patton Creek Shopping Center in Hoover. Shown cutting the ribbon is General Manager Justin Allgood, as Vice President Russell Pate holds the bow, with Partner Courtney Mason between them. Also joining in for the celebration were several associates of Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, along with dozens of Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. Brixx can be reached at 205-989-0091 or pattoncreek@brixxpizza.com. www.brixx-hoover.com is the website.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the new Relish Café located inside Hoover Tactical Firearms at 1561 Montgomery Highway in Hoover.

Shown cutting the ribbon is Owner Victoria Dinges, as her husband, Michael, holds the bow. HTF Marketing Director Natalia Hawthorne is to the left of Victoria. They were joined by their associates, and dozens of Hoover Chamber ambassadors and friends.

Hoover City Council member John Lyda is on the back row. Relish Café can be reached at (205) 612-9135 or relish205@gmail.com. www.relish205.com.

Lynn Ray, of BTI, left, was presented with the Second Quarter Ambassador of the Quarter Award by Chamber President Joe Thomas at the July 16 Chamber Luncheon.

This award, sponsored by Outback Steakhouse, is awarded each quarter to the most consistently active of the Hoover Chamber “Goodwill Ambassadors” who participate in a number of activities and functions offered by the Hoover Chamber. Lynn can be reached at Business Telephones, Inc. (BTI) at (205) 988-8297 or lynn@bticonnect.com.

Michael Thorin was recognized at the July 2015 Chamber Luncheon as the 2015 Freedom Award winner. He had served tours in Iraq and contracted Golf War Syndrome before going to work as a Hoover Firefighter-Paramedic. As the illness progressed, he was required to take disability retirement, as he was unable to physically fulfill the duties required. Shown l-r are Battalion Chief Ben Allison, Thorin in his U.S. Army uniform, and Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey, who presented Thorin (pronounced “toe-REEN”) with the Freedom Award.

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Thank You, Board of Trustees

Tony Cooper Jimmie Hale Mission www.jimmiehalemission.com

Stephen Preston Brookwood Medical Center www.bwmc.com

Shannon Trotter State Farm Insurance Recruiting Office www.statefarm.com

The Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees Jerry Cross, Chairman, Jefferson County EIDA* Terri Q. Williams, AT&T Alabama* Jason Cobb, America’s First Federal Credit Union* Lisa Worley, Anchor Insurance Agency* Dale Benton, Benton Nissan of Hoover John Lyda, Blue Cross and Blue Shield A.W. Bolt, Bolt Law Office* Ken Leatherwood, Bright House Networks Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center Lori D. Moler, Children’s of Alabama* Gregg Maercker, First Commercial Bank Mark Garnett, HealthSpring of Alabama, Inc. Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall Dominic Buompastore, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Henry King, King Acura Joe McGee, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff, Marriott International, Inc. Dan Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis Insurance* Richard Head, RE/MAX Advantage* Chris Leech, Regions Financial Charlie Conklin, Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing Tim Prince, Hoover’s Magazine, Shelby County Reporter Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group* Dan Ellis, TASC* *Designates a Past President of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce

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

David Roberson, Drummond Company Ricky Brooks, Express Oil/Tire Engineers Patricia Cunningham, Fortis Institute Cody Burns, FOX 6 WBRC Debbie Hultquist, Fresenius Medical Care Terry Turner, Esq., Gentle, Turner & Sexton Sandy King, Gold’s Gym Kenneth Smith, Golden Living Center Hal Humphrey, P.E., Gresham, Smith and Partners Neil Thakor, Holiday Inn Hoover Teressa Eades, Homewood SuitesRiverchase Natalia Hawthorne, Hoover Tactical Firearms Beverly Meadors, IberiaBank Richard Bishop, ITT Technical Institute Amy Strayer, Jason’s Deli Tony Cooper, Jimmie Hale Mission Dr. Lawrence Lemak, Lemak Sports Medicine Allen South, Little Pumpkins Daycare Dwight Burrell, Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln Bridget Baughan, McDonald’s Keith Pennington, Medical West Amanda Windsor, Mr. Harry’s Chickin De-Lux David W. Cowan, DMD, North Shelby Dental Studio David Brown, Office Depot Carol Adkins, OnTime Service Jose Rivera-Crespo, Outback Steakhouse Jim Quick, P. F. Chang’s Restaurant Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Thomas A. Martin, Riverchase

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

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

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

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

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Upcoming Events

September and October 2015 SEPTEMBER September 10: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee & Contacts Riverchase Landing Apartment Homes, 200 River Haven Circle, Hoover 35244. Contact Katelyn Snyder at (205) 987-0678 or riverchaselandingapts@ pinnaclefamily.com. www. myriverchaselanding.com September 12: 6:00 p.m. (Saturday) Second Annual Forks & Corks Gala.

Aveda Institute, 3200 Galleria Circle, Hoover 35244. Contact Verona Petite at (205) 988-5672 or Verona@ hooverchamber.org. Tickets $100.00 each for Black-Tie Affair.

September 16: 4:30 p.m. Ambassadors Meeting at Chamber Office

September 17: Hoover Chamber Luncheon at Hoover Country Club. 11:15 a.m. Networking, Noon Luncheon. Please make reservations by Monday, September 14. Those who make reservations requesting a meal be prepared for them, and do not attend will be invoiced, unless canceled prior to the event. $20.00 or $22.00 without reservations. Lisa@hooverchamber. org September 24: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Business after Hours at Hoover Tactical Firearms, 1561 Montgomery Highway, Hoover 35216. Contact Natalia Hawthorne at (205) 822-4600 or Natalia@ hoovertacticalfirearms.com. www. hoovertacticalfirearms.com

OCTOBER October 8: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Contacts at Spectrum Reach (formerly Charter Media), 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 444, Birmingham 35243. Contact Klaudia Thomas at klaudia.

Thomas@charter.com or (205) 298-1688. www.spectrumReach. com October 14: 8:30-10:30 a.m. NINEChamber Speed Networking event, Hyatt Regency-The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244.

(205) 987-1600 or lisa@hooverchamber. org October 14: 4:30 p.m. Ambassadors Meeting at Chamber Office

New Members — July 2015 9Round Hoover Scott Shepherd, Owner - 518-6160

MD Wellness and Aesthetics Lela & Dr. Brian Campbell - 582-9216

PC Medics of Alabama Robin F. Schultz, Owner - 201-0389

Community Grief Support Service Lisa Harrison - 870-8667

Mr. Harry’s Chickin Amanda Windsor - 995-0512 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Amber VanNoy - 678-274-8948

Flip Flop Shops John Lancaster or Stacy Clayton- 4444849

Neorogenx Nerve Center of Hoover Paul Todd, Owner - 549-4899

Ginsburg Dermatology Center Holly Dale - 592-4880

Nova Essence Medispa Nova Law, M.D., Owner - 319-4445

Tom McIntyre, P.C., CPA Tom McIntyre - 970-6040

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Hoover Chamber OfďŹ cers and Board of Directors

Joe Thomas, Capstone Financial Group, 2015 President

Patty Barron, Birmingham Water Works

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

Paul Dangel Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel

Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall, Second Vice President

Rihan Jamil, BB&T Bank

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

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group, Secretary

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

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

Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Services

Ira Levine, CCIM, Levine & Associates

Lori Schommer, City of Hoover, City Liaison

Stephen Preston, Brookwood Medical Center

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

Terry Shea, Wrapsody

Second Annual Forks & Corks Gala Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Aveda Institute

Last year, our Inaugural Forks & Corks Gala, held at the Aveda Institute on Galleria Circle, was a roaring success - raising thousands of dollars for our Scholarship Funds. This was the most successful non-dues revenue event ever held by the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce.

Prominent sponsors were Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall, Benton Nissan of Hoover, American Family Care, Wrapsody, and Schaeffer Eye Centers. Food was donated by 7-8 vendor restaurants in the Chamber, and wine and beer were donated as well. Tickets again

this year will be $100 each, or $200 per couple. This is a black-tieoptional event, so it gives the ladies a great opportunity to dress in their best!

Over $23,000 was brought in with the Silent- and Live-Auctions, with Gene Hallman as the guest auctioneer. This year, we again have Jeh Jeh Pruitt as the Master of Ceremonies, but have asked Hoover

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Police Chief Nick Derzis to be the auctioneer.

Again, tickets are $100 each, available in limited amounts, as the maximum attendance is about 175 people. A few tables are available for sponsorships of $1,000 and up, with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsorships available for $3000, $2,000 and $1,500, respectively. For more information, contact Verona Petite at the chamber office at 9885672 or Verona@hooverchamber.org.

Aveda Institute is located at 3200 Galleria Circle in Hoover, between Home Depot and Highway 150/ John Hawkins Parkway.

SPOTTED Summer Reading Finale

To conclude their summer reading program, the Hoover Library hosted a Heroes and Villains Costume Party for teens, as well as music by Roger Day for children on July 21. (Photos by Laurel Cousins)

Rubina Shafi and Alashahmir Athar

Kirsten, Lucas and Stacey Bray

Rachel Penn and Tia Gibbens

Justin, Sophie and AJ Banger

Makenzie, Maddie Grace and Ashton Kate Currie

Drew, Jack and Margaret Anne Schilder

Sam Tudisco, Ben Cornelius and Diega MacDougall

Hannah and Rachel Thornton

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Shades Mountain Celebration

SPOTTED

To celebrate its expansion, Shades Mountain Independent Church held a community celebration June 28 with waterslides, inflatables, face painting, food and more. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

Ashley Spurling, Jennifer Lynch and April Strickland

Ella Lynch, Audrey Spurling and Sara Kate Spurling

Marlene and Dave Baumen with Jake Merriott

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Connie Newman and Louise Furman

Anne and George Lawton

Heather and Greg Skaggs

Sarah Knight and Sandra Roberts

Debbie Meeks and Susan Bowen

Jonny and Daniel M. Cochrane

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Music on the Terrace Inverness Country Club members started the weekend with live music, dinner and drinks outside on the club’s terrace on June 26 for Music on the Terrace. (Photos

by Molly Davidson)

Don Lehman, Doug Barnes, Jack Eans and Ron Kirkland

Aneda and Dronnie Chandler

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Lori Eans, Margie Kirkland, Bobbye Pearson, Patricia Lehman and Jannet Barnes

David and Lisa Wilson

David, Shelly, Lauren and Kendall Norton

LouAnne Swetonic and Peg Perry

Clint and Nancy Byers

Joanne and Wilson Dinsmore

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Greystone Swim Meet The Greystone Golf & Country Club held its Inaugural Exhibition Swim Meet on July 16.

(Photos Contributed)

Alex Gray and William McKinney

Emily Clifton and Corinne Sweet

William McKinney and Madeline Held

Mary Madison Hiers, William McKinney and Riley Hiers

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OrangeTheory Fitness OrangeTheory Fitness hosted a ribbon cutting for its Patton Creek site on June 30. (Photos by Laurel Cousins)

Bevin Yeskevics and Courtney Waldron

Jerome Morgan Jr. and Claire Davis

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JaWanda’s Sweet Potato Pies JaWanda’s Sweet Potato Pies hosted a ribbon cutting on July 7. (Photos

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Valleydale Farmers Market The Valleydale Farmers Market meets every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Vendors feature fresh fruit, doll clothing, homemade nail polish and more. (Photos by Laurel Cousins)

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Homewood Suites Ribbon Cutting Homewood Suites by Hilton held its ribbon cutting on June 23. Festivities included barbecue, door prizes and a visit from mascot Lewis the Duck. (Photos by Laurel Cousins)

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April and Jason DeLuca

Claire Davis

Matthew Allen and Andy Tatum

Beverly Maples and Sherry Hartley

David Lecompte and Matt Whaley

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ICC member-guest tournament party Inverness Country Club a memberguest tournament from July 16-18.

Tournament festivities included an evening party on July 17, complete with a buffet dinner catered at the club. (Photos by Molly Davidson)

Roseann and Robert Rodriguez

Dino and Jennifer Pihakis

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Frank O’Neil and Janet Hall-O’Neil

Casey Fox and Angie Miller

Kathy Ranelli and Jackie Simons

Charlie and Lori Stevens

Diane Cox and Rick Bloom

Meghan Taylor, Billy Davidson and Ashley Carlisle

Janice, Rick and Kim Herring with Kevin Serra, Megan Taylor, Debi Samanie and Jerry and Karen Duncan

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Precious Pieces

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Precious Pieces, a children’s consignment store, held a ribbon cutting at its Bluff Park location on June 25. (Photos by Lauren Dowdle)

Patricia Williams and Rhonda Ryatt

Kathy Hollis and Benji Sawyer

Fred Johnston and Andy Tatum

David Jordan and Grace Ly

London and Ashlie Walker

Trisston Wright Burrows and Ira Levine

Bill Powell, Ryan Blackenburg and Matthew Allen

Megan Champion and owner Ashlie Walker

Courtney Hamilton with Penney and Tripp Owens

Sept. 2 First Thursday Fiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

The First Thursday Fiction Book Group (held on Wednesday that week) at the Hoover Public Library will discuss John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” a book about two men’s bond and dreams as they work on a ranch in Salinas Valley in California. The event is free and will be held in the adult programming room at 10 a.m.

Sept. 4 Couples Golf Friday Night Blast •Greystone Golf and Country Club•

Back by popular demand, this is a fun, non-pressure way to have a great time with your partner. Competitive and non-competitive flights will be available. A shotgun start will be at 5 p.m. on the Founders Course. The event is nine holes and $10 entry fee per couple.

Sept. 7 Labor Day Pool Party, Shrimp Boil and Tennis Mixer •Greystone Golf and Country Club•

A Labor Day Pool Party, Shrimp Boil and Tennis Mixer will be held at Greystone Golf and Country Club at noon.

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Public Library will discuss “The Meaning of Human Existence” by Edward O. Wilson at 10:30 a.m. The program is for adults.

Sept. 10 Second Thursday Fiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

The Second Thursday Fiction Book Group at the Hoover Public Library will discuss “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck at 10 a.m. The event is free and will be held in the adult programming room.

Sept. 11 Giggles and Grace Consignment Sale •Asbury United Methodist Church•

Giggles and Grace Consignment Sale will be held Sept. 11 and 12 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Many children’s clothes, youth clothes, toys, books, shoes, baby furniture and more items are available. The sale is conducted by a staff of volunteers, and proceeds are used to pay the consigners.

All remaining proceeds are given to the Asbury UMC children’s program and various mission groups in the area. The fall sale times are Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (half-off select items).

Sept. 8 Daytime Nonfiction Book Group

Sept. 12 Head Over Teal

•Hoover Public Library•

The Sixth Annual Head Over Teal 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Family Fun Day will be held

The Daytime Nonfiction Book Group at the Hoover

at the Hoover Preserve.

The event, a fundraiser organized by the Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian Cancer Foundation, will include refreshments offered prior to the run. The LifeSouth Bloodmobile will be on hand to provide everyone with the opportunity to give blood. New this year will be the opportunity for serious runners to participate in a 10K. Registration packet pick-up will be at the Preserve Town Hall on Sept.

10 from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Sept. 11 from noon until 7 p.m. Onsite registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. on race day, and the first race will begin at 8 a.m. Cancer survivor Emily Knerr will kick off the event.

Purl @ the Plaza •Hoover Public Library•

Join old friends and make new ones at this crafty meeting of all fiber enthusiasts on Sept. 12.

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

The event is free and will be held at 1 p.m.

Members-Only Guided Gardens Tour •Aldridge Gardens•

Members can now see Aldridge Gardens in a whole new light.

Experience the Gardens like never before

by exploring the grounds on a guided walking tour.

Docents lead an hour-long walk one Saturday each month. Join other members for coffee and tea at 8:30 a.m. The Egg and I will also provide muffins and fruit.

Attendees will have the opportunity to find out what’s happening at the Gardens and provide feedback or suggestions. The tour will begin at 9 a.m. Space is limited to 20 members, and an RSVP is required. Meet at the patio near Roots Garden and Gift Shop.

Sept. 13 Global Cuisine @ the Plaza: Greece •Hoover Public Library•

Coffee-ol-ogy Cafe presents free programs on food and coffee from around the world. The group will explore Greek cuisine in September. Complimentary samples will be provided.

The program will start at 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 14 The World’s Greatest Fair •Hoover Public Library•

Journey back to yesteryear and experience the marvels of the

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1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Admission is free, and refreshments will be available. The movie is unrated, 113 minutes and will be shown at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the library theatre. For more information, call 4447840.

CALENDAR Neuroscience Center series.

For more information, call 444-7840.

Sept. 22 Census Data for Small Businesses and Nonprofits •Hoover Public Library•

Helping Hands

Members-Only Guided Bird Walk

•Hoover Public Library•

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

14. The program is for adults, teens and tweens.

For more information, call 444-7840.

adults and will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 15 Glue Gun Gang: Arm Knitting

Stephen McCullough Band plays a unique blend of deep-fried Southern funk, blues and soul that keeps your toes tapping and your ears happy. The free event is for adults and will be held at 6:30 p.m.

•Hoover Public Library•

Forget the needles — you can knit a scarf just using your arms. The event is for adults only and is free, but reservations are required.

Sign-up begins Sept. 1.

The program starts at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, and will also take place at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 17. For more information, call 4447840.

Sept. 16 No Jacket Required Nonfiction Book Group •Hoover Public Library•

Join others to discuss your nonfiction book of choice in this month’s genre: The American West. Stop by the nonfiction department for suggestions. The book discussion group is for

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Sept. 17 Stephen McCullough Band •Hoover Public Library•

Sept. 19 Members-Only Guided Bird Walk •Aldridge Gardens•

You can’t go wrong with fresh air and a little exercise while on a guided tour of the Gardens. Join Dr. Richard and Patricia Ryel for a walk on our grounds to catch a glimpse of the beautiful birds that are migrating through the area.

This monthly members-only event is free, but RSVP is encouraged. The event will be from 8 to 10 a.m.

Sept. 20 Ray Reach •Hoover Public Library•

Pianist and vocalist Ray

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Reach performs jazz standards, as well as music from the Great American Songbook. The program is for adults and will start at 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 21 Do It Now, Later Is Already Booked!

•Hoover Public Library•

Yes, you do have time for all the things that matter most! Zero in on tips and techniques to identify your priorities while working with your natural strengths.

The program is for adults and will start at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call 444-7840.

Sept. 21 Neuroscience Cafe: Unraveling the Mysteries of Frontotemporal Dementia •Hoover Public Library•

The program will be presented on Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. by Dr. Eric Roberson, associate professor of neurology and neurobiology and the Virginia B. Spencer Scholar in Neuroscience, as part of the UAB Comprehensive

Gale Brock, a data disseminating specialist from the Census Bureau, will give the presentation at 9 a.m. The program is for adults.

Sept. 26 Write Club •Hoover Public Library•

Share your stories and inspirations. Write Club is a monthly forum for local amateur writers to meet and discuss their work.

The goal of Write Club is to inspire and encourage literary involvement in the community by providing an environment in which local authors can network, share their writing and offer each other moral support and constructive criticism. The event is free and will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the adult programming room.

Ladies Day Out •Hoover Public Library•

Win door prizes and take your picture in the photo booth during Hoover Library’s Ladies Day Out. There will be a Hoop for Fitness demonstration, along with essential oils, a declutter expert, women’s self defense class and the latest in fashion trends. No reservations needed for this free event at 1 p.m. n

Marketplace Hoover’s Magazine • 205.669.3131

ABBCO Service Corp., Hiring Part-time, 2nd Shift Cleaners • Clanton, AL Area. Experience preferred. Must pass required background checks.

800-246-3221 x524 Leave Name & Number WATERPROOFING! Wet & leaking crawlspaces or basement? We’ll repair!

Caulking, french drains, kill mold & mildew, grates installed.

24/7 service in most areas. Lic/ Ins CALL 205.230.8197, Tim Rogers Cartage Company is looking for Dry-Bulk Lime and Cement Drivers for our Terminal in Alabaster, AL. Call Brian 800-507-8848 www.tankstar.com ***Now Hiring*** Now accepting applications at all terminal locations • Paid Time Off/Holidays • Rewards and Recognition Programs • Retirement Plan/Company Match • Personal Benefits/ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance. floridarockandtanklines.com ACCEPTANCE LOAN COMPANY Personal Loans! Let us Pay Off Your Title Loans! Come by Acceptance Loan and apply for a loan today.

224 Cahaba Valley Rd Pelham, AL 35124 205-663-5821 Part-Time Property Caretaker for apartments/ Hoover. Duties include: apartment turns, cleaning, painting, maintenance. Apply: www.Accessiblespace.org or fax: (651) 645-0541.

Job Code 660 EOE/AA Company Drivers and Owner Operators Home at least once a wk. Exc benefits, pay. Must have Class A CDL w Hazmat & Tanker endorsements, 2 yrs OTR exp, good safety record.

800-338-2717

Advantage Electric is Growing Again! Looking for Journeyman or Helper willing to learn. Call 205-876-4269.

JOBS IN ALABAMA!!

AIDT assists employers throughout AL by identifying qualified applicants by recruitment, screening & training services. Visit www.aidt.edu/jobs for latest jobs & training!

HIRING CDL/NON CDL (w/ delivery experience). Excellent salary & benefits. DOT & MVR required. DFWP/EOE. Apply in person to: Alabama Crown Dist Co., 1330 Corporate Woods Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007. Fax resume to 205-605-1406.

RNs Alacare Home Health & Hospice is hiring Registered Nurses for the Clanton area.

Join Alabama’s Elite Agency – family owned since 1970! EOE Apply on-line www.alacare.com All About The Kids Wedding gown and formal dresses, short and long; cut glass, vases and dishes; Pfaltzgraff 10-place setting- tea rose pattern. Hwy 31- 1 mile North of Thorsby on Right 205-646-2880 There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions affecting 53 million adults and 300,000 children. www.arthritis.org LPNs NEEDED Please call or send resume: Monica Smith, RN DON • 205436-5601 • Monica.Smith@corizonhealth. com OR View jobs & apply @ www.careerbuilder.com EOE/AAP/DTR AS SEEN ON HGTV’s “Tiny Houses” Rustic cottages that you can put anywhere!

Visit Atkinson Homes in Childersburg, AL- across from Cadence Bank 256-378-1201

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Automation Personnel Services is Hiring For Forklift Operations, Material Handling, and/or General Labor Chilton County Area. Light and heavy industrial environment, great long term career opportunity.

Must pass drug screen and background check. Forklift certification and clamp truck exp. a plus, but not a requirement.

5857 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, AL 36117 Call 334.274.1004 For More Information Automation Personnel Services in Pelham Responsibilities include: Assembly, Construction Using Power Tools, Detail Oriented, Able to Lift 50lbs Regularly.

Requirements: Tape Measure Test & Drug Screen.

Applications Accepted: Monday–Friday 8:30am– 11:00am & 1:00pm–3:00pm.

We do accept walk in applications. 2145 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 444-9774 Foster a Dog...Save a Life!

Bama Bully Rescue www.BamaBully.org Bama Concrete Hiring Mixer Drivers • Local deliveries.

Class-B+ CDL, 2yrs MINIMUM heavy haul experience/ CleanMVR. Competitive Pay/ Great Benefits. Apply in person: 2180 Hwy 87, Alabaster, 35007 Bama Concrete Birmingham is looking for a QC Manager.

Must have knowledge of concrete, aggregates, mix design characteristics & performance, good math, communication & organizational skills a must.

We offer competitive pay, BCBS, supplemental insurance, company vehicle, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Apply in person at any of our locations: 2180 Hwy 87, Alabaster 35007, 6500

Amber Hills Rd, Irondale 35173 Or 1088 Vulcan Dr, Bessemer 35022 Beelman is Now Hiring!

Diesel Mechanic Needed for Our Montevallo Terminal. Call Glen Madsen @ 205-665-5507 or email resume to: jobs@beelman.com Bibb Medical Center • LPN’s and RN’s. BMC Nursing Home • CNA and LPN’s All shifts: PT & FT positions available. Contact HR: bmchr@bibbmedicalcenter.com Apply On-line at bibbmedicalcenter.com Journeymen Electricians, $24 per hour plus insurance.

Helpers $9.60 to $19.20 per hour depending on experience.

Greater Birmingham area. Call 205-849-5522 for details.

From drivers to logistics and operations to maintenance and driver relationships, at Boyd Bros., its more than just a job. Come check us out! www.boydbros.com Ordained Minister. Nondenominational. Willing to do weddings, large and small. I have been serving the Birmingham Area for 15yrs. (205) 515-8843 goodthings1975@gmail.com FREE GED SUMMER SCHOOL

by Central Alabama Community College. Now meeting in Calera: 205-668-4398 Columbiana: 205-670-9219 Call 256-378-2017 to enroll.

CDL Skills And Test Training, LLC. Day & Evening Classes.

Hoover/Pelham Area.

205-253-5960 FT Driver for Dry Cleaner Delivery. Salary + commission, vacation, holidays, health & life insurance. Good driving record required. Call Billy: 205-602-3842.

COMPUTER DRAFTING: Affordable Floor Plans!

Presentation, Demolition, Renovation. Drafting available for other specifics also! Contact Kelly! 205-260-2769 or 251-463-5513 Class A CDL Drivers needed for Birmingham Coca-Cola and Tuscaloosa Coca-Cola Bottling Companies. Driving experience is required. Apply in person at: 4600 East Lake Blvd.

Birmingham, AL 35217 Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is hiring for the following positions • LPN Charge Nurse • Certified Nursing Assistant • Housekeeping Assistant, Part time. Interested applicants should apply in person to: 22969 Hwy 25, Columbiana, AL. Resumes may also be sent to: shannon.bell@ northporthealth.com FIREWOOD-OAK or HICKORY Pick up - only 6 cents per pound. Commercial and Residential delivery also available. Columbiana Wood Products. 21421 Hwy 25, Columbiana (205) 671-5202 Corizon Health, a provider of health services, is hiring full & part time in the medical field.

View postings & apply: CorizonHealth.com or www.careerbuilder.com EOE/AAP/DTR Noises in your Attic? Could be more than just wind! Critter Control of Central Alabama Call (205) 621-2180 Drivers Wanted: Class A CDLHome Daily, Full & Part-time.

Childersburg area.

256-591-3169 or 256-892-7692.

“LET DAWSON LANDSCAPE GROUP GET YOUR LAWN & PATIO READY FOR THE UPCOMING GAME

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Customer service skills a plus.

Call Pam (205) 531-9187 9-3, M-W-F TARGET AUCTION. Advanced Real Estate Marketing.

800-476-3939 www.targetauction.com Disaster Restoration NOW HIRING •General LaborerWater Tech •Site Supervisor - Project Manager •Business Development Coordinator • Review job postings (Under About Us): DisasterRestoration.net or Submit a resume: pmest1991@gmail.com Dr Bobby Shunnarah in Montevallo is offering new patients Bleaching Special -- HALF OFF after full exam, x-rays, and cleaning.

Call 665-2224 for an appointment.

Dunn Building Company has an immediate opening for a CDL driver. Mechanic skills are a plus! Class A CDL required along with current long form physical and medical card. Must be willing to travel.

Drug test will be administered before employment. Benefits include BCBS medical/dental insurance, Aetna Life/Disability insurance, 401k, vacation and holidays. Apply by visiting: dunnbuildingcompany.com and download an application, send to kroberson@ dunnbuildingcompany.com or fax 205-510-0301.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Veteran GENERAL DRYWALL WORKERS NEEDED Experience Preferred But Not Required. Drug and Background Check Required.

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Apply In Person: 150 Princeton Lane • Jemison, AL 35085 HELP WANTED: Landscape Foreman & Labor Position.

Foreman must have 3 yrs exp.

Labor position- 1 yr exp. Must be a legal citizen, have DL & own transportation. Located in Hoover. Call Andrew 205-807-3200 Welder Training Short Term Licensing Call for Details 866-432-0430 ESDschool.com $3000 SIGN ON BONUS NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT, is accepting applications for local drivers in the Calera and Leeds, AL, area. Must have class A CDL, good driving record, 1 yr verifiable tractor trailer experience. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-668-3316.

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

Job duties include repairing, maintaining and overhauling of heavy duty fleet truck/ trailers. If interested, please contact Shane Jones @ 205-668-3316 or apply in person @ 8278 Hwy 25 South in Calera, AL. F&M MAFCO is seeking a Mechanic to trouble shoot, repair and service rental equipment to include electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic tools at our Pelham, AL facility. Some mechanical skills/experience required.

EOE/M/F/V/D E-mail: hremployment@fmmafco.com Fax: (513) 202-8820 NOW HIRING Housekeeping/Janitorial In Alabaster Area. Apply Now at First Choice Personnel, 7001 Crestwood Blvd, Suite 118, Birmingham, AL 35201.

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locations. 2-years commercial driving experience and clean 3-year MVR required. Benefits included! Home at night!

Apply online: www.foleyproducts.com Or On-Site: 1091 Scott Dr. Clanton, AL

Sunrooms, Decks/Porches/ Stairs, Electrical, & New Construction. References Available. Licensed/Fully Insured. 205-837-2198 www.hernandezcompany.info hernandezcompany.info@ gmail.com

Experienced Mechanic Familiar w/all types of vehicle repair. Verification of experience required. Excellent starting salary/competitive benefits. Appointments only.

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

Real Estate Auctions ~ John Dixon & Associates www.johndixon.com

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

Jack F. Granger #873 Hiring Stylists Avg Pay $12 & Up Chelsea, Calera, & Pell City Areas 205-966-7254 Ground Effects Lawn Care and Landscaping (205) 9104558 Lawn Care, landscaping, hardscape, decks & patios, pressure washing. Free estimates. Mention this ad and get 10% off first service.

Gypsum Express LTD. Class A CDL Drivers needed!

Bridgeport, AL Terminal Opening Soon! Top pay and benefits, plus bonuses! Call Melissa @1-866-317-6556 ext. 3 Hardee’s Now Hiring • Crew Members/Hoover • Management/Calera. Email resume to: hardees2007@ bellsouth.net LPN’S, RN’S, CNA’S Full & Part time, 2nd & 3rd Shift. Apply in person: Hatley Health Care, 300 Medical Ctr. Dr., Clanton, AL 35045 Need A Healthcare Cerification? 2-Day Phlebotomy • 5-Day Medical Assistant. It doesn’t have to take weeks or months, get your certification now!

HealthCareCareerGroup.com (800) 897-1773 Hernandez Remodeling, Construction & More Remodeling, Painting (Interior/ Exterior), Roofing, Brickwork, Hardwood Floor, Carpet,

J&M Tank Lines, Inc CDL-A Drivers Needed for Local and OTR. $3,000 Sign On Bonus. www.jmtank.com Call Jeff Sandlin @ 256-245-3933.

Kerry Construction & Home Improvements: For all your home exterior needs.

Specializing in vinyl siding and windows, seamless gutters, doors etc. Call for free estimate. Roy 256-310-4905 or Thomas 256-282-0133 Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com Tree Climber / Bucket Operator. Top pay guaranteed. 5 yrs exp. CDL required. Drug Test Required.

205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144 Truck Driver / Debris Loader Operator. CDL Required.

Full or Part Time. Drug Test Required. 205-836-2038 or 205-229-7144 Immediate-Opening: Class A or B CDL-drivers. Must have 2-3 years’ experience, ability to work nights, days- some out-of-town travel. Tri-axle dump experience preferred.

Home weekends when working out-of-state. Clean criminal background/good driving record required. For more details: 205-755-7264 Or Apply-in-person: Lake Mitchell Construction

Price!

200 Ridge Dr., Pelham 205-663-1852 NEED A JOB? Lyons HR has jobs. Various positions available. Apply at: 490 Wildwood Circle N., Ste. 150, Birmingham, AL 35209 FT Drivers Needed. Must be willing to work days, nights or weekends. Wages begin at $10/hr. www.MacsDelivers.com 866-217-1928 or email amy@macsdelivers.com MACS Courier Service Service Technician • Top Pay, Benefits & Commission! Apply in person: Mainline Heating & Air 400 Hillwood Park S. Alabaster (205) 664-4751 McDonald’s is Now Hiring in Chelsea, Pelham & Alabaster!

Apply at www.mcalabama.com GUITAR INSTRUCTION If you possess an impassioned desire to study the guitar, I can develop your skills to levels exceeding your expectations.

Michael Shaw 205-670-5020 Shake up your career!!! Are you looking for something new and FUN? Milo’s is always looking for great managers to come join our growing and dynamic team. Apply online at miloshamburgers.com Montgomery Stockyard Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in Clanton. Call Lane at 205389-4530. For other hauling arrangements, contact Wes in Harpersville 205-965-8657 Ignite Your Career with Mspark! 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.

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

Myer Place, Columbiana 2 br-1 bath with laundry. Now taking applications. 669-6120 or 369-0015

Lil Angels Learning Center Enrollment for ages 3 weeks to 12 years! Meals & Transportation to Most Local Schools included in 1 Low

Production / Manufacturing Vance, Alabama Starting pay: $12.00 – $14.50 /hr. • Have 2 years+ Production/Manufacturing

experience.

• Have Recently Lived in Alabama at least 2 years.

• Have A High School Diploma or GED. • Are at least 18 years old. Complete your application on line at www.naonsite.com Immediate OpeningPT/FT Employee for Medical Office- Alabaster. Must be willing to learn new skills and live in vicinity. Email resume; personal4@charter.net or fax: 205-664-9689 NuSteel Fabricators Inc. looking for skilled, selfmotivated structural fitters.

Must have prior experience with structural steel/ability to read blueprints. Pay based on knowledge/skill. Apply at 809 First Road, Childersburg, AL. Call 256-378-0880 or email LFranklin@nusteelfab.com

and Pell City. For more information and to apply, please visit http://qchcweb. applicantpro.com.

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 WE WILL REMOVE ANYTHING FROM YOUR BUSINESS OR HOME... FROM FRONT YARD TO BACKYARD FROM ATTIC TO GARAGE 205-810-5829 Salvation Army Bi-Weekly Auction • 1401 FL Shuttlesworth Dr, Bham.

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

Manufacturing/Assembly positions available in Calera area. Full time hours, all shifts available. Call today 205-267-3910

PAINT ANY ROOM FOR ONLY $50 Walls, only 1 coat.

Wallpaper removing, platerings and drywall repairs. Same day service. 205-699-1001

Help wanted. Direction boring experience preferred.

Travel required. CDL preferred but not required. FAX resume to 205-338-1393 or email to palmgrenconst@centurytel.net or call 205-338-2017

Office Manager - Helena Small Business - Great communication/organizational skills, computer, social media experience a must. Looking to develop a long-term career?

Call Mr. Scott 205-664-9644

Class A CDL Drivers Needed Immediately. 3 Yrs Min Driving. History With Dump Trailer Experience *$1000 Retention Bonus *Local Hauling *Home Nights APPLY ONLINE: perdidotrucking.com Perdido Trucking Service, LLC 251.470.0355

Pelham’s best kept secret!

Apartments are leasing fast so visit us today: 205-663-1101 or meadowwoodapts.info

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Call 800-266-4409 www.pbsinternet.com OTR Class A Driver in Montgomery, AL. • 3 years experience • $.40-.50 per mile • Paid weekly • BCBS Insurance • Home Weekends • EZ & prepass • Safety bonus Call: (334) 288-8106 Quality Correctional Health Care has several nursing opportunities in Columbiana

Looking for a Challenge?

Restoration Techs Must pass background check & drug test, have reliable transportation & good driving record. Will train! Serious Inquiries Call 205-424-4211.

Baptist Health System See current openings & apply at www.baptisthealthalabama. org RV LOTS FOR SALE! Big Deals starting at $49,500!

Oversized RV Lots with many amenities. 256-709-1820 Smith Lake RV Resort www.smithlakervresort.com Southern Haulers LLC CDL Class A Drivers Needed Immediate openings for Local & Regional CDL Class A Drivers. Req: 23 yrs of age, 1 yr Class A CDL exp necessary,

good MVR. Excellent wages, medical & dental ins, 401K, life ins. If interested, call 1-800-537-4621 or www.southernhaulersllc.com EOE PLUMBERS NEEDED Call 6822828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@sps9.com Electricians Needed Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Call 682-2828, fax resume to 682-2827 or email to resume@ sps9.com St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Hiring for Outpatient Surgery Center • Surgical Technicians • Scrub Technicians • Experienced RNs. 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Hoover, AL 35242 Apply at www.stvhs.com/careers.asp IMMEDIATE POSITIONS!!!!!

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

Need valid DL. No experience neccesary. Long hours, but very competitive pay. Call Drew (205) 490-1003 or (404) 723-1322 CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/ Pelham Call Stephen (205) 663-2822 Super Service has NEW Southeast regional truck driving jobs & opportunities that offer weekly home time & better pay! See more at: driveforsuperservice.com T & T Plumbing and Service Don’t get in over your head...

Call T & T for all your plumbing needs. Free estimates- Licensed and insured. 205-358-2499 TaylorMade Transportation Hiring CDL Drivers for Flatbed Regional Division! BCBS Insurance After 30 Days. To apply call: (334) 366-2269 or email: s.smith@taylormadeinc. com TEMP FORCE HIRING NOW: Assembly and Inspection!

Childersburg & Vincent.

Full Time. 1st and 2nd Shifts.

Entry Level OK! Apply at TempForce: (256) 245-8367 www.tempforcejobs.com

Stable Hand Position • North Shelby County • To apply, call 205-991-9720 or 205-531-1355

Impaired • Income Based Rent • Gated Community 205-8367839 205-833-0532 Call today for an application and/or appt.

Landscape Position for Gated Community in North Shelby County • Apply MondayFriday, 8am - 2pm Call 296-2329 or 991-4653 for directions & information.

Steven’s Wack-n-Sack A Growing Lawn Care & Landscape Company seeking qualified applicants for Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Technicians.

Call 205-621-8531

Dr. Robert F Bradford Jr. is proud to announce the opening of Toothbud Dentistry, in Calera. Medicaid accepted.

Call and schedule your appointment today!

(205) 668-7766 The Tutoring Center BACK TO SCHOOL Get Your Year Started On the Right Foot. 205-987-9577 www.hoover.tutoringcenter. com HIRING EXPERIENCED CDL-A COMPANY TANKER DRIVERS IN YOUR AREA! Regional runs - Chemical hauls *Get Home Weekly!* **Earn Up to $60K Per Year** Average 2,000-2,500 miles/ week. Paid product training$800/week. Full benefits + 401K. CDL-A, 2 Years Tractor Trailer Experience,tanker and hazmat endorsements, passport and TWIC required.

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WALPOLE, INC. TANK & DUMP DRIVERS NEEDED! Walpole Inc is hiring local & regional CDL-A drivers w/ 2+ yrs exp and clean MVR. Great benefits! Call Valerie: 800-749-5552 or apply online at www.walpoleinc.com EOE/DFWP NOW HIRING CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS $5000 Sign-On Bonus 3-years experience/ Hazmat Endorsement required.

Excellent benefit package: 401K, PTO/paid holidays, Insurance. Call Mary: 979-413-2140 or 979-413-2192 jobs@westernintl.com Whiteline Express, LTD is Hiring Qualified Regional &OTR Class A CDL Drivers!

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

Shipping Manager Manufacturing company is seeking Shipping Manager.

Some duties include Management of Shipping Team, working on computer, pulling orders, receiving, driving forklift. Fax Resume & Salary Requirements to 205-668-0431.

Tree Nursery Worker Needed- responsible with mechanical skills. Duties: Operating forklift, farm tractors and equipment.

Welding, ground maintenance, service equipment, check fluid levels & clean after each use.

Maintain safe/clean work area.

Requires valid-DL & reliable transportation. 334-365-2488

MANUFACTURED HOMES MOBILE HOMES with land.

Ready to move in. Owner financing with approved credit. 3 bdrm., 2 bath. No renters.1-205-289-8899 VMFhomes.com

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

Seeking Client Care Specialist for Hoover healthcare office. 30 to 40 hours weekly. Strong communication, computer and telephone skills essential.

Send resume to kmckenzie@ lavacapartners.com.

Villa Maria Apartments Affordable Housing for Ages 62 & above or Mobility

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why I love Hoover

‘Hoover City Schools has set the bar in the state.’

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r. Kathy Murphy became the Hoover City Schools Superintendent on June 1. Before coming to Hoover, Murphy was the superintendent of Monroe County Public Schools.

She has also worked at middle and high schools, along with colleges. Murphy is originally from Greenville and has a 22-year-old daughter, Connor.

Q: Why did you decide to go into education?

A: It was predominately based on the number of teachers who had a positive impact on me. I saw the importance of education. At first, I wanted to work in physical education, and that’s what I got my undergrad degree in.

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

A: I realize the decisions I make can profoundly and positively impact the lives of children. I also don’t want to make decisions that have a negative impact on their teaching and learning.

Q: What are you most excited about with becoming the superintendent of Hoover City Schools?

A: The thing that has been so positive for me is seeing the level of initiative people take here. I see how excited people are — from the central office to principals — and that’s really positive.

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Q: What goals and plans do you have for the schools?

A: The main focus is on the students and their academic well-beings. We want to make sure we are impacting children in positive ways. Looking at students’ achievements is at the top of the list. I’m also excited about putting a superintendent advisory council together.

Q: Why do you love Hoover?

A: Hoover City Schools has set the bar in the state. Who doesn’t want to be a part of something that’s highcaliber and has high expectations?

And that’s what Hoover is.

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

A: I love athletics and sports. On my 40th birthday, I ran 40 miles.

I was a middle school principal in Greenville at the time, and I had each homeroom bring in $40 and 40 cans of food for my run. We donated the items to organizations like the American Diabetes Association and

American Heart Association. For the students, it was a way to see their principal in a different light. When I finished the run at the school, they had brought in local TV stations and had lots of people there to celebrate.

It’s probably one of the neatest things I’ve ever done.

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

A: I love to read. I also have a cabin in Butler County where I like to go and just enjoy the wildlife.

Q: What’s your favorite book?

A: I’m more of a non-fiction kind of person, but I really do love novels like “Nineteen Eighty-Four” and “Animal Farm,” too. I also like books related to leadership.

Q: If you hadn’t gone into education, what do you think you’d be doing?

A: I often thought if I hadn’t gone into education, I would have gone into athletic training or physical therapy. n

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