By Anne RuisiHugs and huge smiles were the order of the day as Post Place in Vestavia Hills, an arm of nonprofit organization Unless U, held its grand opening Aug. 5.“We’re thankful to the Lord for the expansion and provision to serve more families,” said Lindy Cleveland, Unless U’s founder and executive director.Unless U provides faith-based continuing … [Read more...]
Return to the Sunshine: Party Set to Benefit Homewood Library Foundation
The Homewood Library Foundation Block Party is back after a two-year hiatus. This year’s party is set for Aug. 20 at the Homewood Public Library.The event will be held rain or shine from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is a fundraiser for the Homewood Library Foundation. There will be plenty of family-friendly activities, including a rock-climbing wall for children … [Read more...]
Indian Springs Teacher Begins 51st Year in the Classroom
By Anne RuisiIt wasn’t a good time to get a job in physics when William LaCasse finished his Ph.D. in 1972. With few opportunities in the field, he accepted what he thought would be a temporary job at Indian Springs School that fall.Five decades later, LaCasse, 78, is about to start his 51st year of teaching in the classroom when Indian Springs reopens Aug. 12 for the … [Read more...]
Give It a Twirl: Oak Mountain Sisters Qualify for International Baton Competition
By Rubin E. GrantSally Otts was a nervous wreck.Even though she had just won the Senior Level A Three-Baton competition at the 2022 U.S. Twirling Association’s National Baton Twirling Championships, Otts was still on edge.That’s because her younger sister Susan Otts still had to compete on the junior level in the national championships, which took place July 11-16 … [Read more...]
Priceless: Vestavia Hills Student Earns Bronze in Karate World Championships
By Rubin E. GrantThe exuberant reaction of Grace Kingrey’s dad, Dave Kingrey, was priceless.After failing to medal in the 2021 WUKF Karate World Championships in Romania, Grace Kingrey earned a bronze medal in the event this year, held July 3-7 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.“I was so happy,” Grace Kingrey said. “I ran over to my dad and he was smiling and said, ‘You … [Read more...]