P U B L I S H E R ’ S N O T E
This issue represents the 12th issue since I bought Birmingham Fun and
Family from the Carr family. It’s been a great year of meeting new people,
learning a new way of working (after working for two larger newspaper
groups in my 15-year career), and patiently planning for the future of a
magazine with 20 proud years of history.
This month, I’m excited to share that we’ve made a big addition by hiring
Jeana Durst as content director. Jeana is a mother and a writer who brings a
tremendous amount of experience and expertise in the magazine world. I’m
Birmingham Fun and Family each month, you’ll enjoy
reading the stories she tells.
In this issue, we have focused on people and organizations who are
doing good for those in need. Read about several community “helper”
organizations on page 26; a medical practice committed to inclusion on page
25; and a horse ranch for children with special needs on page 28.
Our inaugural coat drive in November was a HUGE success...so big, in fact, that
we didn’t get all the donated coats collected until mid-December. Once they were
all in, we had more than 260 coats! Read about this effort on page 16.
February is a big month for children’s consignment sales. Check out our
preview of several area sales on page 20.
In our March issue, look for BIG changes to this magazine...until then, have
a great February!
Matthew Allen
Publisher and Dad
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