My granddaughter has been working on a nature patch with her Girl Scout troop. One requirement is to identify five trees by their bark. By their leaves, I might have had a chance, but by their bark? I’m ashamed to admit that I haven’t been much help. You’d think I’d be better at it, given the number of trees that have stood faithfully in my back yard lo these … [Read more...]
The Fighting Patriots: Homewood’s First Football Team Established a Winning Tradition
By Rubin E. GrantRay Powell’s roots ran deep at Shades Valley High School.His three older brothers went to school there. One played baseball, one played football and one was a drum major in the band. His mother was kind of the “band mother” and worked in the concession stands.Because of his mother’s duties on game nights, Powell found himself at the concession … [Read more...]
Puppy Love: Merlin’s ‘Magic’ Captivates Kids at Vestavia Elementary West
By Anne RuisiColeman’s Cats, the children in teacher Andrea Coleman’s second grade classroom at Vestavia Hills Elementary School West, might take their nickname from felines, but their hearts belong to a four-legged black lab named for a legendary wizard at King Arthur’s court.“On a scale of 1 to 100, I’d say he’s a 100,” one of those students, Reese Olvey, 7, said … [Read more...]
Allison O. Skinner Receives Paving the Way Award
Allison O. Skinner of Vestavia Hills (pictured) is the recipient of the 2021 Nina Miglionico Paving the Way Award, presented by the Women Lawyers Section of the Birmingham Bar Association on Aug. 18.The 2021 ceremony was postponed due to COVID-19.“I’m very, very honored,” Skinner said.The award recognizes lawyers who have actively paved the way for success and … [Read more...]
Linly Heflin Fashion Show Set for October
The Linly Heflin Unit will celebrate its 63rd annual Scholarship Fashion Show on Oct. 12.The annual cocktail gala is the primary fundraiser for the organization and will be held at The Club. This year’s fashion show again will be coordinated with … [Read more...]