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FEATURE STORIES
Calera’s Main Street Revival
Find out how this historic downtown in Shelby County is
making a comeback. p.22
Life on The Mountain
How one Pelham family turned a personal mission into the
Mar Farm, a family hobby farm that’s open for business. p.26
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Arts
How one Homewood mural artist is making a difference. p.8
Food Review
Comedienne Joy reviews her top outdoor dining spots. p.10
Education
The Grove School in Leeds takes a unique approach to
developing their student’s educational and spiritual paths. p.11
Just for Dads
Ward Williams shares thoughts on estranged relationships
and the value to reconciliation. p.12
Schoolhouse
Updates from the Hoover School District. pp.14-15
Medical Spotlight
A Children’s Hospital physician offers parents and children
advice for safer swimming this summer. p.16
Mrs. Clean Green shares her philosophy behind “greening up”
our homes. p.18
Faith
Gardendale Mt. Vernon UMC partners with an important
ministry to bring relief to families. p.20
Family Finance
these challenging economic times. p.24
Kids Who Shine
Two Altamont students take helping to protect our local
medical workers to a new level. p.30
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