By Kaitlin CandelariaShelly Terry is somewhat of a fitness guru. At 77 years old, she puts most college students to shame with her workout routines.Terry, who lives in Hoover and sells real estate for RealtySouth, is a member at not one but two different gyms. She committed herself to working out seriously over a decade ago, she said."Within three or four months of … [Read more...]
Ski Whiz: Veteran Competitor Will Receive National Award
By Lee DavisHal Hamilton’s first experience in water skiing was free of charge, but it wasn’t an introductory lesson.It was more like a baptism of fire.As a youngster growing up in Eutaw, Hamilton was befriended by a pair of older boys, who were aspiring skiers on the nearby Tombigbee River.“I was pretty much their gofer until they decided to teach me to ski,” … [Read more...]
Girl Guide: Vestavia Senior Shares Fashion, Lifestyle Tips on Her Own YouTube Channel
By Emily WilliamsYouTube sensation Meredith Edwards harnessed the entrepreneurial opportunities of online video-blogging and created a career through her YouTube channel Southernbelle606.Edwards, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School, operates a fashion, beauty and lifestyle channel geared towards guiding young women and promoting self-confidence.“I just want to … [Read more...]
Trail Mix
David Tosch Loves Nature RunningBy Lee DavisDavid Tosch has participated in just about every type of running competition. He was a track and field athlete in high school and competed seriously in road runs and marathons for years.Tosch said his love affair with long-distance running began when he was a young man watching the 1972 Olympics in Munich, when Frank … [Read more...]
Having a Heart for a Cause
By Donna CorneliusWhen James Kirklin decided to switch majors in college, the world likely lost a marine biologist.But it gained an internationally-known doctor.Kirklin was an All-American diver at Ohio State University when he decided to switch majors and prepare for medical school, he said.“I’ve always loved the ocean and still enjoy scuba diving,” said … [Read more...]