Hoover's Magazine, June/July 2020

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World Class Tae Kwon Do’s Justin Scarsella is showing us how to do some basic techniques at home during quarantine.

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arts & culture

11 Genesis Art: Rik Lazenby’s Journey in Decorative Arts 17 Read This Book: Picks from Deer Valley’s Librarian 20 Book Nook: Imagine Your Story

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21 Savoring Each Bite: Farrelly’s Southern Bar & Kitchen

schools & sports

27 Dear Class of 2020: Reflections Upon Graduation

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in every issue 4 Contributors 5 From the Editor 6 #HooversMag 7 The Guide 18 Aldridge Gardens 52 Chamber Connection 57 Out & About 62 Marketplace 64 My Hoover

33 Surprised by Joy: A Quarantine Wedding Story

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contributors EDITORIAL

Stephen Dawkins Alec Etheredge Madoline Markham Keith McCoy Scott Mims Emily Sparacino

CONTRIBUTORS

Emma Davis, Writer Emma serves as a library specialist for HPL Kids, the Hoover Public Library’s

MaryMargaret Chambliss Emma Davis Lauren Dowdle Dawn Harrison Raquel Lieber Heather Jones Skaggs

children’s department housed in the Kidzone. She has a degree in Library

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daughter and four fur-babies. She writes for a variety of local, national and

Jamie Dawkins Kate Sullivan Green Connor Martin-Lively

Science and loves working at one of her favorite places on the planet.

Lauren Dowdle, Writer An award-winning writer, Lauren lives in Hoover with her husband, international publications. A graduate from the University of Alabama, Lauren played the tuba in the Million Dollar Band, which is how she met her husband. When she isn’t writing or chasing around a toddler, she loves to bake for friends and family.

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Kristy Brown Darniqua Bowen Kari George Caroline Hairston Rachel Henderson Rhett McCreight Viridiana Romero Lisa Shapiro Kerrie Thompson

ADMINISTRATION Hailey Dolbare Mary Jo Eskridge Daniel Holmes Stacey Meadows Tim Prince

Dawn Harrison, Photographer Dawn Harrison is a freelance photographer out of Birmingham. She grew up and put down roots off of 280, where she lives with her wonderful husband, five kids, one son-in-law, two grandkids, three dogs, two cats, eight cows and two ducks. When she isn’t taking pictures, you can find her burning up 280 getting to various school and sporting events, or hanging out in carpool lines. She feels extremely blessed to be a part of the publication and to continue to meet such inspiring members of our community.

Heather Jones Skaggs, Writer Heather is an author, freelance writer and native of Hoover, where she lives with her husband, Greg; daughter, Charlotte; and fur-baby, Carrie.

National publisher Arcadia Publishing and The History Press found Heather in 2012, and together they have published three books covering Hoover’s history. When she is not researching her latest book, Heather digs for the untold stories in Hoover and brings them to the pages of magazines and newspapers – including this publication. Heather

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from the editor

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Three years and 26 issues ago, I followed in the footsteps of several great leaders before me and took on the role of editor of Hoover’s Magazine. What was already established as a well-rounded lifestyle publication was suddenly in my hands, and I would be remiss not to acknowledge the weight of the task. But since then, I have been surrounded by a team of the most talented, hard-working, bright and inspiring writers, designers, photographers and other creative spirits who have shared that weight and made this job a joy to do day in and day out. What you see in print and on our website exists because of my coworkers and contributors, the gifted people I am grateful to work with and to call my friends, and because of the incredible people in this community who have allowed us to share their stories over the years.

As we all navigate the uncharted territory of COVID-19, I am also preparing for a change. I’m transitioning back into a full-time newsroom role with Hoover’s Magazine’s parent company, Shelby County Newspapers, and passing the magazine editor baton to my colleague Madoline Markham. Madoline is also the editor of Homewood Life, Mountain Brook Magazine and Vestavia Hills Magazine, and will be as excellent of a leader for Hoover’s Magazine as she has been for the others since they launched three years ago.

Looking back through magazines from the last few years has reminded me of the many people I have had the privilege of meeting, from driven entrepreneurs to award-winning chefs to renowned artists to hardworking nonprofit directors to talented young athletes.

I could keep going, but the point is, I was overwhelmed in a good way when I reflected on the extraordinary people I have met and the experiences I have gained in this position. Helping to bring such meaningful stories to our readers through this magazine has been an honor for me, and I will always treasure my time at the helm.

Thank you for supporting our work by reading, and please continue to send your story ideas our way. We are grateful to be a part of this community in all seasons. Until our paths cross again, I wish you well!

A Taste of the South

Eileen and George McCluney named Farrelly’s Southern Bar & Kitchen, which is located in The Grove, after Eileen’s mother.

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Photo by MaryMargaret Chambliss Photography Design by Kate Sullivan Green

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THE GUIDE

ONE-YEAR MILESTONE Epilepsy Foundation Alabama Executive Director Sara Franklin is celebrating being seizure-free for one year. Her first seizure was in August 2018 at the age of 30, and seizure activity continued until April 20, 2019. Sara was hired to be the executive director of Epilepsy Foundation Alabama later in the fall of 2019. “I could have never imagined the way the seizures completely changed my life,” Sara says. “Since my onset of epilepsy, I’ve learned that 3.4 million people in the U.S. live with active epilepsy, including more than 54,000 in Alabama. I hope my willingness to share my story encourages other people with epilepsy in our state, who are often very familiar with the type of isolation situation we are all in right now.” To learn more about the foundation’s work, visit epilepsy.com/alabama.

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THE GUIDE APRIL 25

Tackling Environmental Issues The Hoover High School BioBucs claimed top honors in the national Lexus Eco Challenge. The BioBucs studied the effects of greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide on climate change by tracking the passage of carbon through bodies of water. They deployed new technologies in their community and developed a long-term environmental research program.

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Bags Brightening Days Local nonprofit Heroes Behind the Scenes delivered more than 20 goodie bags to pharmacies throughout Hoover as a thank you for pharmacists’ work during COVID-19.

Made possible by sponsors and donations, these appreciation bags were filled with masks, meals and encouraging notes.

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Helping in the Fight Jefferson State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy Program provided much-needed respiratory ventilators recently to East Alabama Medical Center to help patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program uses these ventilators in simulated healthcare laboratories, where students learn and

train for healthcare careers. “Jefferson State is here to assist our community and state as a whole, particularly in crises like this,” says Jefferson State President Keith Brown. “It takes all of us working together, and we are pleased to provide ventilators to support our healthcare workers and help those affected by the coronavirus.”

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THE GUIDE APRIL 4

Little Rocks of Love During Holy Week, Prince of Peace teen parishioner Kinsey Roberson used her artistic talents to paint Bible quotes on rocks of various sizes, which she then placed throughout Ross Bridge’s James Hill neighborhood. She put the rocks at the base of mailboxes or underneath trees or bushes where they were visible from the road. It was a mystery; no one knew who was responsible, but everyone loved them.

Neighbors walked or drove slowly through the subdivision so their children could spot the rocks and read the messages. Kinsey quietly and anonymously brought joy to her community at a time when it was sorely needed. Kinsey, who is a student at Hoover High School and a Prince of Peace Catholic School graduate, has also painted and donated message rocks to the Bluff Park Baptist Church’s Sunday school class.

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GENESIS ART

Rik Lazenby’s journey in the art world has taken him to many new places, and it’s far from over.

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In addition to his personal artwork, Rik Lazenby has been involved with many decorative arts projects, including the bright blue walls of the foyer of the Elyton Hotel in downtown Birmingham.

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Many artists can trace their beginnings back to the influence of a person present in the formative years of their childhoods, someone who sparked their early interest in art. For Hoover’s Rik Lazenby, that person was his uncle, John Thomas, a nationally recognized artist. “He would visit us every five to seven years when I was growing up,” Rik says, recalling his late uncle’s travels and places he lived throughout his life, including Italy, New York, California and Hawaii. “I guess that little spark started right at that point. I patterned a lot after him to start with, and even a little bit into college. That’s where it started, and it’s done nothing but get bigger and bolder.”

That artistic spark stayed with Rik through years of growth and change. He grew up in Bessemer but didn’t stay there after graduation. Being a young man growing up in the 1960s, he had a bit of wanderlust and spent some time touring the country before enrolling at the University of Alabama, where he studied art education and became certified in school administration. His first

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job out of college was as an art teacher at Minor High School. He climbed the ladder to administration, serving as principal at several schools including Cahaba Heights Community School and Shades Valley High School. In the early 1990s, he served on a team to bring the first International Baccalaureate School to Alabama and also served as its principal. He went on to serve as the Director of Student Services for the Jefferson County School System. By the end of the ’90s, however, he was ready to close his 32-year career in education and focus on his artwork.

Rik began searching around the country for some of the best teachers in the decorative arts world and ended up in Louisville, Kentucky, studying under Martin Alan Hirsch, owner of the Faux Finish School. Rik was learning about everything from faux finishing to plasters to elements used to beautify home or business interiors.

Rik even had the opportunity to travel to Italy with Doyle Self, who operated the School of Italian

Plasters near Atlanta, Georgia, and obtain his advanced certification in the application of authentic Italian plasters at Safra Colors.

Meanwhile, Rik was starting his own decorative arts business in Alabama. “It was wonderful,” Rik says of the experience abroad. “It put me in a position where there were really not many people who could do what I did. The competition was just not there.”

Rik opened Lazenby’s Decorative Arts Studio in 2000. One of his daughters, Jennifer LazenbyBlanton, eventually retired early from her job with UPS to work with Rik as a partner of the company. “We do a wide variety of finishes in homes and businesses,” Rik says, noting those who visit the Elyton Hotel in downtown Birmingham will see his and Jennifer’s work in the bright blue watercolor finish on the walls inside the foyer. “I still occasionally teach the decorative arts, but I am having to scale back my

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teaching due to my age.”

The pair’s work in the decorative arts field has earned them widespread recognition for more than a decade. The latest honor came from American Painting Contractor magazine, which named them to its Top Job 2020 awards list comprised of 40 painting and decorative arts companies throughout North America. “We are truly honored,” Rik says.

Rik served on the Board of Directors for the International Decorative Artisans League from 2016-2018, serving as Vice President, President and Past-President. He stressed this was a huge honor to serve the premier decorative arts organization in the United States. “At 74-plus, I feel blessed in two ways. First, that God has given me the strength to continue working in this dynamic industry, and second, that my daughter keeps on carrying her daddy.”

Hoover residents likely recognize Rik’s name from his involvement with Artists on the Bluff, a program through which local artists rented studio space at the old Bluff Park Community School building on Park Avenue. Rik served as the program’s first director and operated his art studios there for about six-and-a-half years until

Rik made the bittersweet decision to close his art gallery and decorative arts studio in Shades Mountain Plaza at the end of May.

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the facility closed a couple of years ago. He relocated Genesis Gallery and Lazenby’s Decorative Arts Studio to Shades Mountain Plaza and continued creating and displaying his work – pieces he formed with various mediums, from epoxy to plaster to ceramics. “A lot of them are very three-dimensional,” he says. “Very few of them have a flat surface. They’re all mixed medias. My earlier works were traditional oil and acrylic works. This has evolved over the past 20 years. I’m using a lot of the same materials on canvas or board that I use in decorative arts now on walls and ceilings.”

Most of Rik’s work nowadays reflects his faith and, in some cases, reaches other people in theirs. He created for Beth Hallel Birmingham a 40-footlong 3D replica of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, a wall in which people can place handwritten prayers. He has also made pieces for a rabbi in New Jersey and an evangelist in Tennessee, among others. “I’ve been able to apply my trade, both my fine arts and decorative arts, in situations that have really been meaningful,” he says. “I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe I’m put in people’s path and they’re put in my path at just the perfect time, and we’re there to pass off gifts to each other.”

Rik recalls a sleepless night nearly 40 years ago, during his career as a school principal, when a bird’s incessant singing outside got him thinking.

“It kept on and on and on, and I thought, ‘Why is that bird singing at night when all the other birds are resting?’ I ended up writing a poem called ‘Night Bird,’ and then I did an oil painting around that.”

The poem tells the story of a bird that does something different from the rest, like many who see themselves as individualists, Rik explains.

“Quite often, these individuals are not seen by our society as people that are very valuable; they’re almost made fun of or scoffed at as being different.

They usually fly in solitude, but they come in

contact with other people of their kind and they pass off gifts to each other.”

All these years later, Rik still refers back to the poem to reinforce his belief that each phase of life—his different jobs, projects, experiences and relationships—have served, and will continue to serve, a greater purpose. And regarding his art, it’s not just his own pieces that he treasures, but those of his students and the time he has spent with them in the classroom. “It has been a blessing,” he says.

“The teacher always learns as much or more from his students as they learn from him. I really believe that.”

This year, however, Rik made the bittersweet decision to close his gallery and studio this spring. He made the announcement on social media in midApril, when many businesses were already closed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Although his wife would say he doesn’t truly slow down, Rik says he knows he needs to pull back, at least in some capacity. “It’s something that I think is probably the right time because of the circumstances,” Rik says before quickly adding, “But I don’t plan on stopping. I may close this down, but I firmly believe another opportunity is going to happen.”

Meanwhile, Rik will keep himself occupied by writing, painting and helping with plans for a future fine arts center in Hoover. In addition, he has plenty of family to keep track of with his wife of 54 years, Dee, and their three daughters, 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. “I don’t expect to fade away,” he says. “Unless the good Lord says it’s my time, he’s going to make something transpire that’s going to be very obvious to me, and I’m going to reach out and grab it.”

Visit lazenbydecorativeart.com, riklazenby. com or Lazenby’s Genesis Art Studio and Genesis Gallery on Facebook for more information about Rik Lazenby’s work.

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Questions Answered Recommendations from

Raquel Lieber Deer Valley Elementary Librarian

I believe the library is the true heart of the school.

When I’m not teaching or parenting three rowdy boys, I love to curl up with a great book or stay active in cycling, yoga and cooking. The Penguin series of Who Is, Who Was and Where Is books tops my list for children ages 7-11 to check out.

Although COVID-19 led to library closures, more than 150 e-books in this series can be accessed through the Jefferson County Cooperative Overdrive or Hoover City Schools Sora accounts.

Who Was Galileo?

By Patricia Brennan Demuth This biography is filled with fun facts about the great scientist and mathematician. Eager readers can find out why his nickname was the “wrangler.” Reading about his struggles to get others to accept his new ideas is a valuable lesson for children in and of itself.

Who Is J.K. Rowling?

By Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso On a long train ride through England, the idea for Harry Potter was born. Although J.K. Rowling couldn’t find a pen to write down her ideas, it wasn’t long before her story developed into one of the most famous children’s series. Learn how the characters resemble people in Rowling’s life, and find out why it was one of the most criticized books of the decade.

Where Is the White House?

By Megan Stine Children will love learning about the fun places in this magical home, such as the Chocolate Shop. They will discover fun facts about the presidents’ lifestyles like one who refused to turn on a light switch out of fear. Another president was shocked to discover that he had to pay for all the First Family’s food. There was also a president who allowed his son to bring a pony into the White House. This is an ideal read if a family is planning a vacation or a school field trip is on the horizon.

Where Is the Great Wall?

By Patricia Brennan Demuth In this story, children will find out about the largest structure humans have ever built. They will learn that everything was done by hand, and no modern tools were used. It will be fascinating for them to learn the extent that rulers went to keep out their enemies. This series of walls that stretch over 6,000 miles has such great history and will grab any reader’s attention.

Where Is Mount Rushmore?

By True Kelley This author has written a wonderful account of this mountain’s story, from the struggles of determining the location to the conflict between the U.S. soldiers and the Sioux tribe to the technological challenges the sculptors faced. Children will be able to compare other incidents in history that are both beautiful and tragic, allowing them to form their own opinion on what’s right. I also found it interesting some of the other faces who were also considered, including Elvis Presley and Susan B. Anthony.

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News from our Chief Executive Officer Tynette Lynch As I walk through beautiful Aldridge Gardens these last few days of May I can hardly wrap my thoughts around all that has happened in this world in such a short time.

The flowers are all blooming, butterflies are everywhere, ducks with their cute ducklings are in abundance and we are still in the middle of a pandemic.

During all of these changes that have taken place nothing has stopped the beauty of nature from happening.

The State Health Officer encouraged everyone to get outside and exercise, and practice social distancing while doing so, and our spacious trails at Aldridge Gardens became just the spot to do that in.

I have had the privilege of sharing personal photos that our visitors have posted on Facebook with beautiful notes and compliments, most from first time visitors and it has all been so uplifting for me and our Aldridge Gardens team.

Our little donation box has been crammed full of donations made daily by our visitors, showing such kindness and support during this difficult time.

Our annual fundraiser “Hydrangeas Under the Stars” that was originally planned for June 6th has been rescheduled to September 17th. Tickets and tables are still available to purchase.

Our annual “Taste of Hoover” is planned for Thursday, October 8th and we will have more information on that event available on our website very soon.

Thank you to all of our supporters and members and please check our website for updates and event information.

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Quick Facts We get a LOT of questions about Aldridge Gardens throughout the year, but the two that are asked most are: when are the hydrangeas in bloom, and what is there to see after the hydrangeas stop blooming?

The first question depends on multiple factors that determine when the blooms open, but normally, we say the “season” begins around Mother’s Day and ends in October. October??? Yes, the Hydrangea paniculata is a summer to fall bloomer. But let’s focus on the ones most people yearn for after the winter is over: the French and Oakleaf hydrangeas.

The French Hydrangeas are the ones that come in those glorious shades of pink, blue and lavender. Their bloom season is highly influenced by weather, but on a year with seasonable temperatures, the blooming season starts around the early-middle of May and continues on until the end of June. The PEAK time would be around the first of June, and they are done by July with a few exceptions for those varieties that bloom twice a year. Again, weather dependent.

The Oakleaf hydrangeas, including the Snowflake, will

begin blooming about the same time as the French hydrangeas. They reach a really glorious peak about the second week in June and then fade to a beautiful wine color over the course of the summer. Oakleaf Hydrangeas are really a constantly changing, all-summer bloomer!

The second question about what there is to see after the hydrangeas stop blooming is a good one. Here in the South, we are so focused on the spring bloomers that we often overlook the interesting happening of the summer garden. After Memorial Day, most of the showstoppers have done their thing, but as you stroll around the Gardens, unique mid-late summer bloomers will be greeting you. Daylily, bottlebrush buckeye, plum-leaf azalea, Blue Moon wisteria all make a spectacular summer show. And some plants will be setting fruit that is very showy like the Deerberry and Sparkleberry shrubs by the Frog Pond! And don’t forget the Oakleaf hydrangeas and the Hydrangea paniculata mentioned above!

So don’t think of Aldridge Gardens as a spring-only garden—there are plenty of incredible plants to see from Memorial Day to fall!

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Imagine Your Story “Imagine Your Story” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program, and it could not be more fitting in this current situation. As librarians, serving the people in our community is always our top priority. While COVID-19 has made this more of a challenge for us, with a little imagination, we have become an even more important part of the community.

We started by streaming daily storytimes on our Facebook page (@HPLKids) as soon as the library closed. We then expanded our digital book collections and have adapted programs already planned into activities and projects that kids could do from their homes. When it became clear that Summer Reading was going to look drastically different this year as well, the children’s department got to work.

Summer Reading is such an important part of the programming we Library Specialist HPL Kids create at the Hoover Library. It is something that we start planning months and months in advance, but this year presented new challenges. We decided one way to help create excitement and get the kids involved was to give them an opportunity to count the reading they are doing with virtual schooling towards their summer reading. On May 1, which is almost a full month earlier than normal, we launched our virtual “Imagine Your Story” Summer Reading Program. This new virtual program will have some changes. Unlike in the past, where we gave prizes based on how many pages were read, this year we are giving prizes based on the amount of time spent reading. The prizes will be entry-based for drawings that will take place throughout the summer. Every two hours spent reading earns you one entry into the prize drawings. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses in the city of Hoover. Children can earn additional entries if they write reviews on the books they read.

There is also a similar program for teens (seventh grade and up) as well as a virtual activity log for toddlers and babies.

Along with summer reading, we will continue to offer our daily storytimes all while introducing new and exciting virtual programming all summer long. While it is not the same as attending a program at the library, we still want to encourage kids to read over the summer and give them the ability to keep interacting and having fun with their library (and their librarians) until they can be back with us in person.

You can sign up your kids and/or yourself for summer reading with or without a library card by visiting hooverlibrary.beanstack. org. For questions, email us at hplkids1@gmail.com or call (205) 444-7830.

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SAVORING EACH BITE The food is as important as the experience at Farrelly’s Southern Bar & Kitchen.

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Farrelly’s hot pimiento cheese dip.

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Most people have a restaurant that comes to mind when thinking about where to eat for a special occasion. Maybe it serves their favorite dish, or they simply enjoy the atmosphere. Whatever the reason, it becomes their go-to place.

George and Eileen McCluney say they want Farrelly’s Southern Bar & Kitchen to be that destination in Hoover. They opened the restaurant in The Grove in November 2019 in the spot previously occupied by The Boot.

Besides having lived in Hoover for 32 years, they felt a restaurant like this one would be perfect here because there isn’t much like it outside of the downtown and Avondale areas.

Though this type of dining experience might be unique for the city, the McCluneys were no strangers to the restaurant business. They also own Beef ‘O’ Brady’s at The Grove and in Helena.

Originally, Eileen says they thought they were finished opening restaurants, happy with the two they

Farrelly’s fried green tomatoes.

had. But when they became empty nesters and the location became available, they decided to jump at the opportunity.

The restaurant is named after Eileen’s mother, whose maiden name was Farrelly, pronounced Farlees. Her mother, Kathleen, was in the hospitality business from the time she left Ireland and came to the United States.

The restaurant has a slower pace, George says, designed for guests to enjoy a more relaxing or romantic experience. The couple describes Farrelly’s menu as elevated southern cuisine.

“It’s a finer dining spin on traditional southern food,” George says.

Some of their most popular entrees include seared wagyu meatloaf and Joyce Farms panéed chicken with creamed mashed potatoes, wilted spinach and lemoncaper pan sauce. Their southern fried whole pickled okra and fried green tomatoes are some of their top appetizers.

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Everything we do is locally sourced. We’re trying to bring more of a finer, local experience you’d only get in downtown to our part of Hoover.

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–Eileen McCluney

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The research we’re doing is making it possible for kids like Allie to survive, grow up and make things happen.

Owners Eileen and George McCluney.

WE DO WHAT WE DO BECAUSE CHILDREN

They always have a fresh catch on the menu, like grouper and triggerfish, as well as a farmer’s plate for vegetarians. The restaurant also offers gluten-free options. For their summer menu, they plan to have lighter dishes such as Cornish hens, seared duck breast and porkchops over cannellini beans and chowchow.

“Everything we do is locally sourced,” Eileen says. “We’re trying to bring more of a finer, local experience you’d only get in downtown to our part of Hoover.”

Though they have fewer entrees on their menu than some other restaurants, with about nine, that’s by design.

“We’ve had mostly chain restaurants in Hoover with longer menus,” Eileen says. “If you have a menu that large, you can’t be doing your absolute best with every dish.”

The location, which originally was a bank before The Boot turned it into a restaurant, features a vault they now use for their wine. Customers can go in and choose their wine, and Eileen says they hope to host wine tastings in the future.

“We continue to expand people’s palates with new takes on old dishes,” Eileen says.

She says their head chef, Chef Daniel Jeffreys, challenges guests to try new things and comes up with recommendations.

“When you get someone to try something new they haven’t had before, they have a new outlook on food,” she says.

One example of that was when the chef prepared roasted bone marrow for their Valentine’s Day meal, which George was a bit skeptical of, having never tried it. “I ended up really liking it, and it made me have more confidence in trying something.”

Chef Jeffreys, along with his sous chef, Chef Sean Martin, worked together at a previous employer, where they found out they were a good team. Now, the pair bring their talents and tasty

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Farrelly’s Southern Bar & Kitchen opened in November 2019 in the spot previously occupied by The Boot.

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dishes to guests daily.

“They really need to give their taste buds an exposure to these talented chefs and the level of service our staff is giving,” George says. “The experience and overall vibe in the restaurant are worth trying.”

Another important part of the restaurant is the team who works there. During the pandemic, the couple had to furlough all but three of their employees, running a curbside service with a modified menu.

All of their employees wanted to come back after the restaurant was able to reopen following the stay-at-home order, and they underwent training on new stringent health and safety standards.

“It’s been heartwarming to see how committed all of our staff have been,” Eileen says. “Everybody wants to come back to work.”

While reservations aren’t required, they are recommended to avoid long wait times, especially on the weekends.

Reservations can be made through OpenTable on their website, Farrellyskitchen.com, or by calling the restaurant at (205) 968-1408.

Since reopening, the restaurant is now offering lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during weekdays. That’s in addition to brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner Monday through Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. Farrelly’s is located at 5532 Grove Blvd.

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Senior year might have ended abruptly and robbed many traditions, but there was much to reflect on for this class.

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Senior year in many ways came to an unexpected halt for the Class of 2020 a week before their final Spring Break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There would be no prom as planned, no final group pictures or parties with friends. In light of this, we asked a student from Hoover High School and another from Spain Park High School to share their reflections addressed to their classmates as they wrapped up their high school careers from at-home quarantine.

Our editors recommend you have Kleenexes on hand to read on.

Dear Spain Park High Class of 2020, I thank each parent, family member, friend, and student for joining me to honor the Class of 2020.

As I am sitting here today, my heart is filled with both grief and thanksgiving. Grief because we have experienced loss and hardship, but thanksgiving because I still have the opportunity to congratulate and celebrate your great accomplishments—an opportunity that I was not sure I would get.

For all of us, life looks pretty different right now. Although the slower pace of life creates new challenges for me, I cannot help but miss the routine of my normal schedule. Back in February, I went to my church’s regular Wednesday night service for our high school youth group. We were in the middle of a series about social media, 30 June/July 2020

and phones in general. This particular night was the last sermon in the series and we addressed the question, “In this time of becoming more and more of a technology-based world, how can we use social media for good?

What does it look like to minister to people using technology?” Now when the message was over, I took my new knowledge and I went on with the rest of my week. But boy did I not know that God was planting a seed in my heart to help me face one of the greatest challenges our generation has ever seen.

If you know me, you know I love the analogy of planting seeds. When having conversations with people, I find myself always going back to it, explaining that each moment in our life represents a seed. While one seed may not

be very fruitful, a bunch of seeds can produce an abundant harvest. Every moment we live, experience we have, and person we meet plants a seed in our heart and contributes to our overall life journey. In fact, this idea of planting seeds has been my mindset for most of high school. Even if the one seed I plant in someone’s life does not completely change their world, maybe my one seed starts the process of planting their beautiful farm.

So as COVID-19 began to impact our world, I went back to that Wednesday night question. How can we use technology to better our community in a troubling time like this? Parents, family and teachers, you should be blown away by the encouragement, rallying, motivation and positivity that your children have shown the world during one of the most unknown seasons of their life. And this does not only include using technology; students have also selflessly looked past their own loss in order to promote compassion in our world today. They have planted seeds.

Students, these qualities did not develop overnight. They have been present in each of you from the beginning and that is why we are celebrating you today. You have demonstrated the exact qualities we mentioned in your academics as well. For years you have poured your heart into achieving academic greatness at Spain Park that now opens significant opportunities for the future.

And while I believe it is important to celebrate what you have accomplished thus far, I think it is more important to celebrate what you will accomplish in the future.

This season of life is all we have known, but it is the beginning chapter for the rest of our lives. As

each of us moves our own direction to pursue different goals, our seeds will travel far and reach many people. Our class has been given the opportunity to set the pace for how our world will change from here on. We have experienced hardship and drought, yes. But if we continue our lives with our new perspective, we can take the one seed we have planted here and, together, grow a whole new beautiful farm. The commitment you have made to your academics, as well as your community, will carry you far.

Parents, family, and everyone who has supported us, thank you for giving us power, encouragement, and love to pass on to those we encounter in our lifetime. Today we celebrate you as well. You have some of the most industrious children in our world today. Your efforts have not only encouraged us to achieve greatness in school, but in every aspect of our lives.

To the Class of 2020, congratulations on beginning your journey of a lifetime with high standards and an intentional heart. The qualities you possess have inspired me and have planted a seed in my own heart to never give up on achieving greatness. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey. I am overjoyed to see how you continue planting seeds in all your future endeavors.

Sincerely, Erin Warren SGA President

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Dear Hoover High Class of 2020, This is not how our senior year was supposed to end. We were supposed to be celebrating our final days of high school, finishing our final sports season, starring on stage in a last performance, going to the prom, and performing in our final concert.

We were supposed to be cherishing time with our friends before we go our separate ways, but that didn’t happen.

What did happen though was almost four years of precious memories. I know this time has been really hard for all of us, but we have persevered through the disappointments of missed opportunities. Every single one of us should be proud of how far we have come.

We made it through twelve years and three nine weeks of hard work. Learning the difficult lessons throughout high school was not easy.

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Some of us may be first-generation high school graduates. Some of us may be tenth-generation high school graduates. Either way, we have all worked tirelessly to reach this milestone, and our hard work has not gone unnoticed. Our teachers will forever remember our class as the class that knows the value of time. We are the generation that will bring change to this world and we have proven that even when the world is quiet, we can still achieve great things.

Moving forward, our class will never take time and relationships for granted like we did before. We will cherish moments with friends and family, and never turn down an opportunity to spend time with them.

We will continue to stay connected no matter how far apart our paths take us, and we will be fully devoted to the time we have together. We will

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encourage future generations to take risks, go to the game, ask someone to the school dance, spend time with friends and have no regrets.

This pandemic may have taken our final days of high school, but it has given us a lesson that high school would never have taught us: the value of time. It can take people an entire lifetime to know the value of time, and some still don’t know it by then. Our class has been given a gift that we can try to share with future generations.

For now, we must remain hopeful for what’s to come as we enter the next stage of our lives.

We will miss high school, but we can now use the strength and knowledge gained through this experience to help us with whatever our future holds. Class of 2020, may the world forever remember us as the class that knows value. God bless and go Bucs!

Sincerely, Camryn McCoy Senior Class Officer

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SURPRISED BY JOY Keri McLendon and Charles Hyde’s wedding didn’t go as planned in quarantine but was still beautiful in its own way.

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Keri McLendon and Charles Hyde didn’t have the rustic barn wedding they’d envisioned. Charles’ dad and stepmom live in Ecuador and couldn’t even make it into the country for the couple’s big day, and his mom and sister live in Mississippi and had to shelter in place.

But all of that didn’t mean their April ceremony during the COVID-19 quarantine wasn’t full of joy.

Keri’s parents joined she and Charles as they

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exchanged vows by a lake in their neighborhood, Kirkman Preserve off Caldwell Mill Road, and her uncle officiated while other guests tuned in on Facebook Live. After the ceremony they cut a small cake and toasted with champagne before heading to Oak Mountain State Park for more pictures. “Our wedding ended up being pretty wonderful considering the circumstances,” Keri says.

Little did Keri and Charles know that their

Keri McLendon and Charles Hyde were married by a lake in their neighborhood, Kirkman Preserve, in an intimate ceremony officiated by her uncle

neighborhood was up to some wedding planning festivities of their own—within the social distancing guidelines. “Our neighbors threw us a surprise parade!” Keri says. “We had no idea. I cried as we rode through the neighborhood in the classic car my dad got for us. Everyone came out on their driveways and porches. There were chalk decorations with our names congratulating us! A few people even ran up to give us gifts! It was amazing. We were both completely blown

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Not only did the Hydes’ wedding take a turn in a unique direction, but the couple also found a surprising connection to each other from early childhood. Keri had been on what she calls a horrible date set up from “one of those dating apps” when Charles and two other friends from high school sat down at the table next to her. After her date ended, she chatted with the group. Charles and Keri went on their HooversMagazine.com 37

Keri’s and Charles’ neighbors threw them a surprise parade after their wedding ceremony.

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first date two nights later. In fact, after they got engaged, they looked back and saw they were in the same secondgrade class.

A few months down the road from their wedding, the newlyweds are starting their lives together and making the best of the current pandemic situation. Keri continues to work as a nurse practitioner at UAB’s O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Charles is in school full time to be a CPA. “Life is good!” Keri says. “We are both still working, so we get out of the house a little for that. We are very much looking forward to being able to go out and celebrate with others.”

With restrictions lifting and a new normal emerging, Keri and Charles say they are ready to celebrate. “We both want to go out somewhere and have a drink with a few friends/family,” Keri says. “It would just be a few people initially, but it would just feel nice to get to celebrate with some of those closest friends who weren’t able to come.”

And the honeymoon? Unfortunately, that too was sidelined by COVID-19. “Hopefully, we’ll be able to make some small getaway close to home as things open back up,” Keri says. “We had planned to go to Sandals Grenada. We rescheduled for a later date, but closures have extended. Since Charles is in school this summer, and the fall is rainy/hurricane season, we’ve now pushed it back to December.”

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kick it up a notch world class tae kwon do’s justin scarsella is showing us how to do some basic techniques at home during quarantine. by emily sparacino | photos by dawn harrison

The COVID-19 quarantine has changed many people’s daily routines, from work to school to free time. With more hours at home, families are looking for new things to do and skills to learn—and for ways to stay healthy and active.

Here to help is Justin Scarsella of Master Scarsella’s World Class Tae Kwon Do. Find some space wherever you are and try each of these basic martial arts movements, demonstrated by Justin from start to finish. No equipment is needed!

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side kick Start in the same kicking stance, slide to touch your back foot to your front foot, tuck your knee toward your body, and using your heel push it out toward your target.

double palm Start in a kicking stance, but with open hands. With your front hand, press with the heel of your palm and switch with a shoulder turn.

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elbow strike From a kicking stance, take your front hand and pull it to your back hand. Then, stepping into the movement, cut your back elbow across as you think about hitting with the front of the elbow.

basic punch Start with an open hand, roll your fingers down, put your thumb down and then rotate your arm so that your fingers and thumb face the floor.

For the whole motion: From a kicking stance, turn shoulders and hips, let your hand come out, press and in last moment of the punch, twist the fist.

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front snap kick Starting in a kicking stance, pick up your knee into a bent position. With your toes pointed, kick with the top of the foot, bringing the leg back to the bent position before planting your foot on the ground.

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short stretch and long stretch Short Stretch – Flex your foot so that your toes are up. With a straight back, bend down at the hips. For an extra stretch, gently pull your toes back toward you.

Long Stretch – Bring your feet a little closer together and squat to the floor. Place one foot out to the side, with your toes up. Extend toward your toes and gently pull them toward you for an extra stretch.

Master Scarsella’s World Class Tae Kwon Do is offering live virtual training classes for the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on enrollment specials, visit alabamatkd.com or @MSWCTKD on Facebook. Master Scarsella’s World Class Tae Kwon Do operates locations at 268 Inverness Center Drive and 3417 Old Columbiana Road Suite B.

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knee strike This is a practical self-defense maneuver.

Starting from a kicking stance, reach your arms out and imagine you’re grabbing a bad guy.

Take your back knee and press it forward as you pull your hands in.

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BEST BAKERY Edgar’s Bakery

BEST COFFEE O’Henry’s Coffees 1024 Marble Terrace, Suite 110 205-730-0807 ohenryscoffees.com Runner Up: Wild Roast Café BEST BARBECUE Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-QRiverchase 1810 Montgomery Highway 205-733-1300 jimnnicks.com Runner Up: Moe’s Original Bar B Que BEST PIZZA Tortugas Pizza 2801 John Hawkins Parkway (205)403-9800 tortugaspizza.com

Runner Up: Tre Luna Bar + Kitchen BEST DATE NIGHT Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 191 Main St. 205-733-2002

firebirdsrestaurants.com Runner Up: Bellinis Ristorante & Bar BEST BAKERY Edgar’s Bakery 180 Main St.

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BEST NEIGHBORHOOD Bluff Park

BEST OUTDOOR SPOT Moss Rock Preserve BEST DRINKS/COCKTAILS Tre Luna Bar + Kitchen 1021 Brocks Gap Parkway, Suite 145 205-538-5866 trelunabarandkitchen.com

BEST ETHNIC CUISINE Taziki’s Mediterranean Café 4745 Chace Circle 205-682-6999 tazikis.com

BEST MILKSHAKE Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe 815 Shades Crest Road bluffparkicecreamshop.com 205-423-5055

Runner Up: Taco Mama

Runner Up: Taste of Thailand

Runner Up: Green Valley

Drug MOST FRIENDLY SERVICE Tre Luna Bar + Kitchen 1021 Brocks Gap Parkway, Suite 145 205-538-5866 trelunabarandkitchen.com

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Festival Runner Up: Baba Java MOST KID FRIENDLY DINING Chick-fil-A – The Grove 5658 Grove Boulevard 205-989-1701 chick-fil-a.com Runner Up: Beef O’Brady’s

COMMUNITY BEST NEIGHBORHOOD Bluff Park bluffparkal.org

BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP Prince of Peace Catholic Church 4600 Preserve Parkway 205-822-9125 popcatholic.org Runner Up: Hunter Street Baptist Church BEST LOCAL CAUSE Hope for Autumn Foundation hopeforautumnfoundation.org Runner Up: Hoover Helps

Runner Up: Ross Bridge BEST COMMUNITY EVENT Bluff Park Art Show bluffparkartassociation.org/ bluff-park-art-show

BEST OUTDOOR SPOT Moss Rock Preserve 617 Preserve Parkway hooveral.org/214/Moss-RockPreserve

Runner Up: Moss Rock

Runner Up: Aldridge Gardens

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BEST FLORIST/NURSERY Andy’s Market and Nursery

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BEST ANIMAL CLINIC Lake Crest Animal Clinic

BEST LOCAL PERSONALITY Craig Casiday Customs Café Owner customscafe.com

BEST DENTAL PRACTICE Chace Lake Family Dentistry 1817 Chace Drive 205-989-0090 chacelakefamilydentistry.com

Runner Up: James Spann BEST PUBLIC/PRIVATE SCHOOL Bluff Park Elementary School 569 Park Avenue hoovercityschools.net/ bluffpark Runner Up: Prince of Peace Catholic School

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Runner Up: Backus Orthodontics

BEST PEDIATRIC PRACTICE Greenvale Pediatrics 5295 Preserve Parkway 205-987-4444 childrensal.org/hoover-office

BEST DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE Pure Dermatology & Aesthetics 5346 Stadium Trace Parkway 205-682-8022 puredermalabama.com

Runner Up: Birmingham Pediatrics

Runner Up: Inverness Dermatology

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BEST EYE CARE PRACTICE MyEyeDr. 1686 Montgomery Highway 205-979-2020 myeyedr.com Runner Up: EyeCare Associates BEST CHIROPRACTIC CARE LakeCrest Chiropractic & Wellness 2341 John Hawkins Parkway 205-988-9898 lakecrestchiropractic.com Runner Up: Greystone Chiropractic

BEST PHARMACY Hoover Hometown Pharmacy

Runner Up: Walgreens – John Hawkins Parkway BEST HAIR SALON Stone Salon 616 Preserve Parkway 205-824-7773 thestonesalon.com Runner Up: Pure Style Salon and Spa BEST NAIL SALON The Nail Bar 1913 Hoover Court 205-848-2211 Runner Up: Nail Image

BEST PHARMACY Hoover Hometown Pharmacy 2801 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 101A 205-650-1960 hooverhometown.com

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BEST FITNESS CENTER Burn Boot Camp Hoover 1021 Brocks Gap Parkway, Suite 121 205-335-1884 burnbootcamp.com

Runner Up: Urban Home Market

Runner Up: Hoover YMCA

SHOPPING & SERVICES BEST NEW BUSINESS Tre Luna Bar + Kitchen 1021 Brocks Gap Parkway, Suite 145 trelunabarandkitchen.com

BEST FLORIST/NURSERY Andy’s Market and Nursery 124 Mars Hill Road 205-402-2639 andysgardencenter.com Runner Up: Hoover Florist BEST HARDWARE STORE Bluff Park Hardware 597 Shades Crest Road 205-823-1953 Runner Up: The Home Depot

Runner Up: Baba Java BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE ARC Realty – Hoover 5220 Peridot Place, Suite 124 205-969-8912 arcrealtyco.com/real-estateoffice/103/hoover Runners Up: Von Maur, Wrapsody BEST BOUTIQUE/ CLOTHING Wrapsody 161 Main St. 205-989-7277 wrapsodyonline.com Runner Up: Dear Prudence BEST STORE FOR GIFTS Wrapsody 161 Main St. 205-989-7277 wrapsodyonline.com Runner Up: Hoover Shipping BEST STORE FOR HOME FURNISHINGS/DÉCOR At Home 5501 Grove Boulevard 52 June/July 2020

BEST CHILDCARE Odyssey Early School 104 Heatherbrooke Park Drive (205) 991-0039 // 401 Emery Drive (205) 988-8829 odysseyearlyschool.com Runner Up: Hunter Street Weekday BEST ANIMAL CLINIC Lake Crest Animal Clinic 551 Lake Crest Drive 205-403-4003 lakecrestanimalclinic.com Runner Up: Patton Chapel Animal Clinic

HOME, FINANCE & AUTO BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Donna Gaskins/ARC Realty 205-441-0333 donna@donnagaskins.com donnagaskins.com Runner Up: Jeanie Shea/

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BEST INSURANCE AGENT Vivian Mora/State Farm 3253 Lorna Road 205-822-5023 vivianmoraagency.com

Runner Up: Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham

Runner Up: Chris Dorris/ State Farm BEST BANK Regions Bank – John Hawkins Parkway 2531 John Hawkins Parkway 800-734-4667 regions.com Runner Up: Wells Fargo Bank – Trace Crossings BEST NEW/USED CAR DEALER Hoover Toyota 2686 John Hawkins Parkway 205-978-2600

BEST AUTO SERVICE Express Oil Change – John Hawkins Parkway 2325 John Hawkins Parkway 205-987-7750 expressoil.com

Runner Up: Christian Brothers Automotive BEST CAR WASH Anthony’s Car Wash 3037 Alabama 150 205-987-7878 anthonyscarwash.com Runner Up: MaxxClean Car Wash

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Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce C O N N E C T I O N S

June and July Events We want everyone to be safe and healthy as we navigate through this new normal so we will evaluating our months event month by month and we connect virtually with the eventual goal of being face to face very soon.

It’s Time to Pivot!

We find ourselves at a turning point in our collective global history. From this point forward, we will consider two timelines: before COVID-19 and after COVID-19. We can also say, it was the worst of times and it was the worst of times.

The devastating affect this has had on our businesses and their employees.

Over 300,000 unemployments claims have been made int eh state of Alabama alone.

We are now just beginning to see the fall out of the economic impact to our community.

From our local hotels to main street shops, no corner of our economy will be spared the economic reverberations of cancellations such as this.

Our thoughts are, as always, with our community. Your local merchants do more than work here, they live here, own homes here, raise their families here – our concerns are your concerns. The bedrock of any community is health and safety,

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and first and foremost we want both for our community.

All our local and state agencies are working tirelessly to keep us up to date, and to keep control of an evolving situation using years of study, preparation and protocol for this very scenario. And as of today, most are saying the same thing – be smart and carry on.

Now, more than ever, it is time to focus on the being kind and compassionate with each other. Remember our small and local businesses. Go to your favorite restaurant or storefront and purchase a gift card to be used within the next month or two. We encourage our community and local businesses to remain calm and carry on. Chambers of Commerce have carried the “Shop Local” flag for some time now. We do it because we believe in it. Today, we do it because our community is absolutely going to depend on it.

Please join us in supporting our local businesses. As always, we sincerely thank you for your support!

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Recent Ribbon Cuttings These members took a definite hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they also gave back to the community.

Off the Beaten Path Off the Beaten Path Antiques Owner Cindy Berry was joined by family, friends, fellow vendors and Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce members as she celebrated the Grand Opening of her new Antique shop in McCalla!

Alabama Insurance Agency-Rocky Ridge Alabama Insurance Agency Owner John Koch was joined by his wife Denise, family, friends and fellow Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce members as he celebrated the Grand Opening of his new insurance agency.

T. Fox Salon T. Fox Salon was joined by family, friends, her team, City of Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato and her fellow members from the Hoover Area Chamber and The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce as they celebrated their award for being named one of America’s Top 200 Salons!

Nail Boutique-Southlake Nail Boutique Southlake’s Owner Ahn Phan was joined by Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato, friends, customers, and Hoover Chamber Ambassadors for the Ribbon Cutting and Open House of her Nail Salon located at 4524 Southlake Parkway, Suite 17, Hoover 35244.

Seafood King-Bessemer Seafood King-Bessemer Peter Hong was joined by friends, his staff and members of both the Bessemer and the Hoover Chambers of Commerce as he celebrated the Grand Opening of his new venture in the City of Bessemer!

Nail Boutique-Stadium Trace Owners Kristine Ho and her husband Kevin was joined by their family, customers, friends and fellow Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce members and representatives from the City of Hoover as they celebrate the Grand Opening of their new Nail Salon at Stadium Trace.

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New Members AS OF MAY 1, 2020 uSuper Chix 3/4/2020 uThe Seafood King-Bessemer 3/6/2020 uCorporate Caterers 3/9/2020 uThe Anvil Pub & Grill, LLC 3/11/2020 uChristian Brothers Automotive 3/18/2020 uDiamond Studios 3/20/2020 uPhlebotomy Services of America LLC 3/27/2020 uOaks on Parkwood 3/30/2020 uCajun Roux Bar & Grill 4/8/2020 uHoover Met Complex 4/17/2020 uNeel-Schaffer, Inc. 4/24/2020 uAlabama Merchants Association, Inc 4/27/2020 uRemedies Pharmacy 4/29/2020

Thank you to our 2020 Board of Trustees

The Presidents Circle of the Board of Trustees Antonio D. Sankey, Antonio D. Sankey & Assoc., LLC John Lyda, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Tim Puthoff,Brookwood Baptist Medical Center Bill Inabinet,Synovus Bank Mark Garnett, HealthSpring of Alabama, Inc. Joel Smith, Hendrick Hoover Auto Mall Paul Dangel, Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Henry King, King Acura Karen Waldrop, Regions Financial Charlie Conklin, Charlie Conklin, Sentry Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing Daniel Holmes, Hooverís Magazine, Shelby County Reporter Sam Hess, Jet’s Pizza Sam Hess, Tropical Smoothie David Custred, McLeod Software Past Presidents of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Group* Dan Ellis, TASC* Lori D. Moler, Childrenís of Alabama* Chris Schmidt, J.D., Daniel Corporation* Joe Thomas, Chairman, Capstone Financial Group* Terri Q. Williams, AT&T Alabama* Jason Cobb, Americaís First Federal Credit Union* Dan Mikos, Mikos-Kampakis Insurance* Jerry Cross, Jefferson County EIDA* Jerome Morgan, Jr., Oncort Professional Services Richard Head, RE/MAX Advantage* Bill Powell, Honorary Presidents Circle *Designates a Past President of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce The Board of Trustees Eric Land, ABC 33/40 Television Steve Swofford, Alabama Credit Union Timothy C. Lee, M.D., MPH, Alabama Heart & Vascular, P.C. Alison Howell, Alabama Power Company Jabo Waggoner, Alabama Senate, District Sixteen John Santamour, Aprio Linda Cencula, Avadian Credit Union Joey Fernandez, BB&T Bank Robert P. (Rob) Fowler, Balch & Bingham LLP Heather McInnish, BancorpSouth Deborah Stephens, Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Ken Crow, Belk Ashfaq Taufique, Birmingham Islamic Society Leanne Messer, Brookdale Place University Park Jamie White, Brown Heating & Cooling

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Paul Huckeba, C B & S Bank Garland Stansell, Childrenís of Alabama Bobby Haynes, Costco Wholesale Randolph Pickell, Diversicare of Riverchase Mike Hawthorne, Edge Realty Group Fred Johnston, Express Oil/Tire Engineers Cody Burns, FOX 6 WBRC Debbie Hultquist, Fresenius Medical Care Keegan Jett, Galleria Woods Retirement Community Leisha Harris, Grandview Medical Center Len Luther, P.E., Gresham, Smith and Partners Neil Thakor, Holiday Inn ñ Hoover Kerry Bradley, Hoover Tactical Firearms Charlie Faulkner, Jefferson Credit Union Joe McGee, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Dwight Burrell, Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln Bridget Baughan, McDonaldís Keith Pennington,UAB Medical Center West Todd Beegle, On Tap Sports CafÈ Chuck Herndon, Peoples Bank of Alabama Hugh Morrow, Broker, RE/MAX Preferred Lyndsy Yim, Retail Specialists Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Mike White, Riverchase Galleria Andy Davis, St. Vincentís Health System Sam Dillender, Santek Waste Services Kent O’Rear, ServPro of Birmingham Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Schaeffer Eye Centers Sarah Turner, Signature Homes Alain Gallet, Terracon Monique Holiness, The Home Depot-Inverness Elena Horn, The Home Depot-Riverchase Bethany Bell, The Trails at Cahaba River Tara J. Elliott, Troy University Phillip Corley, Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC Darin Boykin, Walmart SuperCenter, Highway 150 Richard Edwards, WalMart of 280 Sherry Webb, Webb Payroll Service, Inc. Tanja Bell, Birmingham Airport Authority Ira Levine, Levine & Associates Hayley DeShazo, American Family Care Purvi Shaj, Ross Bridge Medical Center Zeke Ethridge, Alabama Vein & Restoration MedSpa David Wanniger, Comfort Care Home Health & Hospice Benjamin Yim, L.A. Wax Club Bob Mitchell, Oddessy Early Schools Loyd Staffing, Cale McWatters Bedzzz Express, David Riddle

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Chamber Officers Paul Dangel 2020 Board President

Paul Dangel The HyattRegency Wynfrey Hotel 2020 Board President

Alison Howell Steineker, Alabama Power Company 1st Vice President

David Custred McLeod Software 2nd Vice President

Kathleen Spencer, Spencer Consulting Secretary

Adam West Warren Averett CPAs Treasurer

Alison Howell Steineker 1st Vice President

David Custred 2nd Vice President

Kathleen Spencer Secretary

Adam West Treasurer

Greg Knighton Terry D. Turner Jr. Gentle, Turner & Sexton Attorneys Immediate Past President

Greg Knighton City of Hoover Liaison

April DeLuca Magic City Law Legal Advisor

Jeff McDowell McDowell Security Services, LLC

City of Hoover Liaison

April DeLuca Legal Advisor

Board of Directors Matthew Allen, JBMC Media Inc.

Sandy Syx, Doozer Construction

Lynn Ray Business Telephones, Inc.

James Robinson, Spire

Emilio Cerice.

Regions Bank

Tyler Williams, BlueCross BlueShield

Ben Yim, LA Wax Club

Mike White Riverchase Galleria

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Hearts in Harmony, the Hoover Service Club’s annual fundraising event for scholarships and community outreach, was held on Feb. 29 at the Hoover Country Club.

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The Hoover Service Club presented the 2019-2020 Flora Mae Pike Community Service Award at the club’s March meeting and luncheon.

Members wore red in memory of Pike, the club’s founder.

1. Missy Wertz, Jamie Hinson, Bonnie Campbell, Betty Daigle and Lynda Wasden

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MAKING THE WORLD SAFER ONE EDUCATED FIREARM OWNER AT A TIME Serving Birmingham & Surrounding Areas Since 2009!

Our indoor range has 28 lanes and accommodates •pistols •bows •ries •shotguns

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The Central Alabama Artist Guild (CAAG) brought its art show back to Hoover after spending two years in Vestavia Hills. Nearly 40 artists in many mediums participated in this year’s show.

1. Winnie Cooper 2. Walter Moore 3. Cara Adams 4. Kelli Todd

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Members of the Greystone Ladies Club gathered for luncheons in January and February.

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MY HOOVER

ERIN COLBAUGH City of Hoover Events Manager

Party Central

Hoover Lake House My daughter MacKenzie always plans her own parties, and the Lake House has been the perfect venue to host art and science themed parties with her friends.

Trail Time

Veterans Park Veterans Park is my favorite place to unwind while enjoying the breathtaking sunsets. It is so relaxing to walk throughout the trail while listening to podcasts featuring Lysa Terkeurst or Bible studies on RightNow Media.

Play On

SEC Baseball Tournament I have been fortunate to work every tournament since 1998, and although each one is challenging and time intensive, each has been very rewarding!

It has been a privilege to work with amazing people while making lifelong memories through this event. One important part of this and every event is my fabulous events team – Michael, James and Brittany. I couldn’t do it without them!!

Ladies Lunch

Ashley Mac’s Ashley Mac’s at Chace Lake is my top pick for lunch with my girlfriends. I almost always order the spinach and feta tart with the baby bleu salad.

GNO Time

Hammer & Stain This is a fun place to meet up for girls night out.

Located on Lorna Road, it’s a DIY workshop studio that features a variety of projects.

Many projects are also available for kids, which makes it a great place to take my daughter as well.

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Universities must lead as well!

Please join me for a free, online leadership course this summer.

I’ll be teaching alongside TROY’s outstanding faculty to introduce you to online education and prepare you for the opportunities ahead.

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