My mother had a quilted saying framed on her wall while I was growing up. It said: “Ye know it takes a mighty good man to be better than none.” I wasn’t 100 percent sure what all that implied, but I figured it meant I had better at least put the toilet seat down. Maury Wald is a mighty good man who has raised his child called Over the Mountain Journal from its birth … [Read more...]
About Town
Thurs., Jan. 23International Holocaust Remembrance DayPlease join the Alabama Holocaust Education Center and the Homewood Public Library to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The program is free but pre-registration is required at ahecinfo.org/upcoming-events When: 6 p.m. Where: Homewood … [Read more...]
Homewood First Responders 5K Set for Oct 19
By Anne RuisiHomewood is a running community, so organizers of the annual First Responders 5K have high expectations for this year’s event, set for Oct. 19.“This is our major fundraiser for the police and fire departments, and we hope to have another great crowd,” said Paul DeMarcco, president of the Homewood Police Foundation, which is organizing the event with the … [Read more...]
Remodeling Roadmap: Good Planning Means Good Results, Remodeler of the Year Says
By June MathewsWhen Elliott Pike, owner of ELM Construction, was named 2023 Remodeler of the Year by the National Association of Homebuilders at its annual awards event in February, the honor was the culmination of hard work, dedication to quality and an overall commitment to excellence.In other words, Pike said in a half-serious, half-tongue-in-cheek tone of voice, “My … [Read more...]
Leadership Matters; Kiwanis Club of Birmingham Names 3 to the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame Class of ‘24
By Lee M. HurleyA developer, insurance professional and infrastructure builder are soon to be the newest members of the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame. The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham each year inducts into the Hall of Fame business leaders who have “exemplified strong leadership and made extraordinary contributions to the Greater Birmingham area,” according to … [Read more...]