By Laura McAlister Journal EditorWhen Bill J. Hendrix was born, the doctor predicted he would live only a few days due to his low birth weight. Bill proved him wrong, as well as himself. He thought he would live to be around 65.Now, at age 79, he figures that just means he has more work to do.The work that absorbs much of Bill’s time now is … [Read more...]
A Doggone Good Cause
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThe ornaments hanging on the Christmas tree at Whole Foods Market are not your ordinary ornaments.They’re lifesaving – at least they are for some lucky dogs at the Shelby County Humane Society.The ornaments are pictures of dogs currently at the shelter, and the $50 it costs to purchase an ornament will be used to cover the cost of … [Read more...]
Military Mission
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorEllen Long doesn’t know firsthand what it’s like to be a soldier overseas, but she’s getting a better understanding every day. The more she learns, the more she wants to help the young men and women in the military.About a year ago, Ellen and husband Bones were introduced to Adopt-a-Soldier. The program helps supporters of the military … [Read more...]
‘This Was My Chance’
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThis year for the holidays, Bonnie Miller will sit down for dinner with her family. They’ll probably exchange gifts as well as prayers of thanksgiving.It sounds like a typical holiday, but it won’t be for Bonnie.This will be the first time in five years she’s even celebrated the holidays. In the past, the 41-year-old was too “doped … [Read more...]
An Inspiring Goal
By Donna CorneliusIn soccer, an unlikely kick that shoots the ball into the goal is a thrilling sight.No less exciting is the unexpected connection between a group of Over the Mountain soccer supporters and some inner city kids who needed a helping hand.Members of the Alabama Women’s Soccer Foundation have reached out to the NorthStar Soccer Club, an organization … [Read more...]