By Emily WilliamsAfter graduating college, a semester early at that, Debra Goldstein decided to take a leap of faith and move to New York City with two goals: to get a job in publishing and a spot on “Jeopardy.” “I thought I knew everything, when really I didn’t know anything,” Goldstein said. Yet, she accomplished both goals, although the publishing world wasn’t all … [Read more...]
Women of Distinction: Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama Honor Women at Luncheon
By Sarah Kuper Several Over the Mountain women are being honored by the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama as Women of Distinction. The award recognizes women who have given significant contributions in their professions and in their communities. The honorees are: Alice Womack is a client adviser with Oakworth Capital Bank in Mountain Brook. Womack has worked in the … [Read more...]
From Over the Mountain to Hollywood: Crestline Woman Appears on “Hollywood Game Night”
By Sarah Kuper When she isn't playing the role of wife and mother of two, Sarah Kathryn Tarter is wearing her game face."I come from a big competitive family,” Tarter said. “We love to play games – and win." Tarter said family game night in her household is serious business, but recently she took her competitive nature and knack for trivia games to a whole new … [Read more...]
A Family Affair: Marathon Runner Goes the Distance to Honor Superhero Daughter
By Sarah KuperIt's a big month in the McCalley household. Every February for the past 12 years, Will McCalley has run the Mercedes Marathon benefiting the Bell Center. At first, Will ran the race because he loved running. It is how he met his wife and it has been his hobby since his early 30s. But for the past five years, being a BellRunner has been indicative of … [Read more...]
A Focused Lens: Shades Valley Camera Club Holds Contests and Workshops for Hobbyists
By Sarah Kuper What started as a night school class became a lifelong hobby for amateur photographer Ken Gables. Now president of the Shades Valley Camera Club, Gables says photography gives him a creative outlet he doesn't get from his day job as a physical therapist. The Shades Valley Camera Club isn't just a casual meet-up of photography enthusiasts. The club was … [Read more...]