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Laurie’s Blog
Jesus Loves the Children “Jesus Loves the Children” are the simple, profound words engraved into a plaque below a stained glass window. The window beautifully depicts Jesus gazing upon the children that surround Him (Matthew 19:14). It was given in memory of a child taken from this world and now in the hands of our …
Rise Above Rebellion, Sherman Williams
After retiring from the NFL, Tide National Football Champion (1992) and Super Bowl Champion (1996) Sherman Williams was sentenced to 15 years in prison on drug and counterfeiting charges. Released in 2014, he now helps Alabama youth and former inmates find freedom in Christ. There was a time when Sherman Williams would sit on the …
The Great Outdoors
Deer Season Check List October 15 is opening day for bow hunting which means it’s time for a mad dash to get fields finished, stands placed and guns sighted in. Don’t forget to also do some vehicle maintenance like engaging your four wheel drive and letting your winch cable out and rolling it back up …
Giving the Gift of Life
16 year old Frances Grace Hirs of Fairhope meets her bone marrow donor Bryan Schneider of Texas at a recent Marrow Registry Drive at Children’s of Alabama. 190 people registered at the event but you can also register at www.bethematch.org. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church parishioner Don Fleming donates blood duringAmerican Red Cross …
Citizenship Celebration!
The American Village in Montevallo recently hosted a Naturalization Ceremony for 57 individuals from 27 countries who took the Oath of Allegiance to become new citizens of the U.S. Janaki Patel ceremonially rang the bell in observance of her new American citizenship and Dr. Teny Topelian poses with American Village historical interpreter Chris Long. Topelian …
City Scene
Vulcan Community Awards 2016 Vulcan Park and Museum will recognize the Honorees of the Third Annual Vulcan Community Awards on November 3 at The Club. The awards recognize citizens who exemplify civic pride, leadership and progress within the seven-county metro area in five award categories: Lifetime Achievement, Servant Leadership, Hero, Game Changer, and Newcomer. Recipients …
City Scene
Collard Green Cook-off & Wellness Expo October 15 from Noon to 5 p.m. Urban Ministry will host its 8th Annual Collard Green Cook-off and Wellness Expo, a celebration promoting the healthy living programs at the ministry located at 1229 Cotton Avenue S.W. Tour the community gardens, watch cooking demonstrations, connect with traditional and non-traditional health …
City Scene
Garden Party: Taste of Hoover The 5th Annual Taste of Hoover is an opportunity to taste 35 to 40 of Hoover’s best restaurants in the beautifully lighted setting of Aldridge Gardens. The bonus is your support will help the not for profit Gardens to be maintained and continue to offer services and events throughout the …
Money Matters
How do I Plan My Retirement Income? Recent retirees are facing a major challenge that many of their parents never had to face. They need a steady income to maintain their lifestyle but fear exposing their assets to unnecessary risk. While previous generations of workers had the benefit of a pension from work or military …
You Can Bank On It!
5 Home Improvement Financing Solutions If you are ready to put your home improvement plans into action, the next step is to decide how you will fund them. NobleBank & Trust offers a variety of home improvement financing options, depending on your specific needs and circumstances. Home Equity Line. Having a home equity line of …
