By Keysha Drexel A company started by a Hoover couple now has its wares in several Over the Mountain shops.Asher Riley, a needlepoint company started by husband and wife team Virden and Elle Hargrove, now has its products available at Hollywood Pet Feed in Cahaba Heights and The Pants Store in Mountain Brook.The company creates hand-stitched items ranging from … [Read more...]
The Pink Tulip Opening Third Store in Hoover
By Keysha DrexelA business that started as a small home gift store almost 30 years ago will expand into a three-location retail clothing company next month.The Pink Tulip, which first opened in Southside in 1986 and currently has locations in Homewood and Cahaba Village, will open a third store in Hoover’s Patton Creek shopping center in March.And this will not be … [Read more...]
Still Living Life in the Fast Lane
By Keysha Drexel Juanita Tant said she is living proof that you are never too old to dream--or to appreciate a cool car.The 83-year-old resident at Golden Living Center in Riverchase recently had a wish granted when she took a spin in a Smart Car, a mini-compact two-seater designed to zip all around town and still get 40 miles per gallon."I think … [Read more...]
Staying Strong
By Keysha DrexelKaren Burton, 48, of Hoover thought she was doing everything right to take care of her health.Burton lost her mother to breast cancer, and so she started getting mammograms when she was just 26 years old to make sure any potential problems were detected early.Despite her vigilance, Burton was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009."I thought … [Read more...]
Portraits of an Artist
By Laura McAlisterWhen Rollina Oglesbay was a little girl, she entered a contest to receive free art lessons.She didn't win, but her sketch impressed the judges enough to pay her a personal visit to encourage her to take art classes."Someone came to the door and told my mother that I was real talented," Rollina said. "If she'd pay $50, I could get lessons.“Mom … [Read more...]