OVER THE MOUNTAIN
J O U R N A L THE SUBURBAN NEWSPAPER FOR MOUNTAIN BROOK, HOMEWOOD, VESTAVIA HILLS, HOOVER, AND NORTH SHELBY COUNTY SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Ten-Year Tribute Firefighters, Police Officers Join Forces For Sept. 11 Remembrance
9/11 is an anniversary that America wishes it didn’t have to mark. But three Over the Mountain fire and police departments – Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook and Homewood – recognize the importance of honoring the memory of those who died in the terrorist attacks and the courage of the heroes who risked their lives. Among those who will gather for this year’s joint ceremony are, from left: firefighters Mike Stone, Lt. David Martin, Heath Wester, Alan Bates and Scott Boone. See About Town, page 9. Journal photo by John Pope
The Animal League of Birmingham will host its third annual Paws for the Cause 5K Run and Fun Run/Pet Walk benefiting the Shelby County Humane Society Sept. 10 in Hoover. See About Town, page 3.
This year the Alys Stephens Center will celebrate its 15th anniversary. A community birthday bash will kick off the festivities followed by the start of what’s sure to be one of the center’s best seasons yet. See Life, page 10.
Picasso Pets was held Aug. 20 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. The night’s main event was the live auction, which included one-of-a kind pet paintings. See Social, page 14.