Ethel King has been caring for others for most of her life, from her childhood as the second-oldest of six children to her 50-plus years living in Mountain Brook surrounded by family. There isn’t much in this world that is worse than being alone, in Ethel’s eyes. Keeping up with 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, she doesn’t have much time to feel … [Read more...]
Oak Mountain’s Allen Soars to National High Jump Title
By Rubin E. Grant Trey Allen wasn’t sure how he would perform in a national track and field indoor meet earlier this month. The Oak Mountain senior high jumper was dealing with tibial stress syndrome, a shin splints injury, when he entered the competition in the New Balance Nationals Indoor meet March 8-10 at The Armory in New York City. The injury occurred after he dunked a … [Read more...]
Harmless vs. Hazardous Workshop Educates Parents on Teen Health
by Ingrid HowardAt the Harmless vs. Hazardous: Promoting Teen Health Workshop held on March 12, keynote speaker Lauren Sisler told the story about a phone call that would change her life.Sisler was a freshman gymnast at Rutgers University. It was late, and she had just gone to sleep. She thought, “Oh, this can’t be good. Who’s calling me in the middle of the … [Read more...]
One of a Kind: OHenry’s Purchases World-Class Coffee Crop in Colombia
— Ingrid HowardOHenry's is about to be the only coffee house in the nation to offer one-of-a-kind Colombian coffee — but only for a short time.Owners Randy and Mary Adamy, along with with two of OHenry’s leaders, traveled to La Palma y El Tucan, a world-class coffee farm in Colombia. They spent four days there picking coffee cherries and sorting them."Grown at … [Read more...]
Junior League of Birmingham Announces 2019 Torchbearers
Two years ago, the Junior League of Birmingham announced plans to commemorate its 100th anniversary by providing One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center the lead gift to acquire and remodel a permanent space for operations.The organization has since raised more than $500,000 – with a goal of $1.25 million – through its 2017 and 2018 Torchbearer … [Read more...]