By Laura McAlister Journal EditorJust because Rick Rivenbark is retired doesn’t mean he can’t pursue his childhood passion.Rick, 74, first got involved with theater when he was in the third grade.“I was in some school plays,” he said. “Then I got to be in a Stetson University play because they needed a child part. We … [Read more...]
Hope Floats
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorAfter a car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down when he was 20 years old, Joe Ray could have given up.Instead, he went water skiing.Now 53, Joe enjoyed the sport so much that he’s still doing it -- and he’s also been teaching others with disabilities that they can do it, too.Joe is executive director of Adaptive … [Read more...]
Good to be the King
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorSchuyler Allen Baker Jr. admits it – he could get used to being king.It’s been only a couple of weeks since the Beaux Arts Krewe announced that theBrook resident would reign over the 44th annual Krewe Ball, held March 4. But during the days leading up to the event, Baker was actually starting to like the sound of being called … [Read more...]
Combat Fitness Owner Ready For Tough New Challenge
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorFor some people, running a 10K would be on life’s to-do list, but for Sean Dickson, that’s a Tuesday – and it’s just a warm-up to his daily workout.Sean is owner of Combat Fitness Training Facility in Hoover. The former Army Special Forces medic challenges clients daily with what he calls “functional fitness with a tactical … [Read more...]
Spring Fashion 2011
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