By Sarah Kuper Ann Chandler Hassett began her involvement with Relay for Life as a freshman at Homewood High School. Since then she has worked to secure sponsorships, line up entertainment and manage the logistics of three relays. Now in her senior year, Hassett is spending the last weeks before the April 22 event confirming details and organizing volunteers. She and her … [Read more...]
In the Name of Paul Meyers: Fourth Annual Golf Tournament Honors Vivacious and Giving Brother
By Sarah Kuper Julia Meyers said that if her brother Paul was alive to see the fundraising work their family is doing, he would have a thing or two to say about it. "He was so creative, so I'm sure he might be a little critical of the way we do things," she laughed, "but more than anything I think he would be proud of the way his friends and family are coming together to … [Read more...]
Miracle Baby: Mountain Brook Boy Pushes the Boundaries of Kidney Disease
By Emily Williams When Kitty and Adam Greenhalgh found out that their family of three would get an addition, the thought never crossed their minds that he would be their “miracle baby.” Just as her experience had been with Wade, her first son, all seemed well with Walker for the first 22 weeks of Kitty’s pregnancy. There was a small concern about his kidneys, but the doctor … [Read more...]
The Lady in Red: Homewood Man’s Love Affair Helps Save the Alabama Theatre
By Emily WilliamsFor more than 30 years, Tom Cronier of Homewood has devoted his free time to a lady in red. Big Bertha, the acclaimed Wurlitzer pipe organ that resides in the Alabama Theatre, has led Cronier, and subsequently his wife, Loretta, to a life of service to Birmingham’s growing Theater District. His love of the instrument has been a lifelong passion, and … [Read more...]
Late in Life Librarian: Lifelong Love of Books Prompts Retirees to Give Back
By Sarah Kuper The bookstore on the lower level of the Homewood Library is home to hundreds of used books, movies and magazines. Most cost one dollar or less. The store is almost completely staffed by volunteer members of Friends of the Library – a group of individuals who believe in the importance of a quality local library. Sue Thomas says she is spending her retirement … [Read more...]