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| May 2010 | Welcome Friends
Village Living Photo of the Month
Editor’s Note Well spring is officially here, the weather has turned warmer and the pollen is out in full force. Mountain Brook schools get out for summer vacation this month, and you can tell that the kids know it’s almost here! Thank you so much for all of the positive feedback on our first issue of Village Living. Please continue to share with us events that you know of in our community and individuals who are being honored for achievements. Several of our stories in this issue came from ideas our readers shared with us. You can email me with stories or pictures
Reader Responses Thanks to Tricia Irby for submitting our photo of the month featuring her children enjoying Easter. Jack (7) on the left, Audrey (2) in the middle, and Allison (5) on the right
Staff & Friends
I loved the newspaper- great articles- great photos. It is the perfect newspaper for Mtn. Brook. Can’t wait to get the next one. Catherine Loveman
Contributing Writers Alison Gault | Bama Hager | Hilary Ross Judy McDonald | Julia Peterson | Kari Kampakis Michael Seale | Will Hightower
Contributing Photographers
at Jennifer@villagelivingonline.com. In this issue, you will see that there is a lot going on in May. Dr. Melvin, the principal at Crestline, is leaving after 18 years to take on a new challenge, there is a great article about fly fishing, and the highly anticipated Legends of Motorsports is coming to Mountain Brook Village. We also wanted to start highlighting the women who put together the school updates for our School House section. They work so hard to pull together pictures and stories. We have started with Hilary Ross of Mountain Brook Elementary and will feature each school’s writer over several issues. For our summer issues, we would like to include stories on the various vacation bible schools taking place and other camps in Mountain Brook, such as sports, band and art. We continue to look forward to hearing from you. Jennifer
Got the first issue of Village Living in my mailbox last week and LOVED it! Just wanted to say, “Well Done!” Amy Stamper Congratulations on the first issue of VILLAGE LIVING. I did not know it was in the works, so it was a pleasant surprise when it showed up in our mailbox. It is well constructed, interesting and informative just what our community needs. Linda Fisher
Hilary Ross grew up in Decatur, Alabama. After graduating from the University of Alabama, she worked as a legal assistant for many years in Birmingham. Active in many charitable and nonprofit organizations, Hilary also has been the technology chairman for the past six years for Mountain Brook Elementary PTO. In 2008, she began serving as the publicity chairman for MBE and enjoys taking photographs and writing pieces that showcase school events. Currently enrolled in landscape design classes, Hilary and her husband live in Mountain Brook and have three children. She can be reached at hross3305@charter.net.
Shay Allen | Alison Gault
Publisher Dan Starnes
Editor Jennifer Gray
Creative Director
Contact Information: Village Living #4 Office Park Circle, Suite 314-A Birmingham, AL 35223 313-1780 dan@VillageLivingOnline.com
Michael Seale comes to Village Living as an Associated Press Award-winning journalist with more than 10 years experience in media. A Mountain Brook High School graduate and resident of Mountain Brook, he spends a great deal of his free time involved in youth sports in Mountain Brook, both as a coach and as an official. He and his wife, Robin, live in Crestline.
Keith McCoy
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Sales and Distribution Dan Starnes Angela Morris
Please submit all articles, information and photos to: Jennifer@VillageLivingOnline.com P.O. Box 530341 Birmingham, AL 35253
Contributing Graphic Designer
Keith McCoy grew up in Starkville MS, and graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Graphic Design. He and his wife Erin, moved to Birmingham so she could attend grad school at UAB. Keith has been the Creative Director for 280 Living since June 2008, and has recently started a web design company Chilly Water Design. Keith can be reached at Keith@ChillyWaterDesign.com.
Jenifer McCormick Legals: Village Living is published monthly. Reproduction or use of editorial or graphic content without prior permission is prohibited. Village Living is designed to inform the Mountain Brook community of area school, faith, family and community events. Information in Village Living is gathered from sources considered reliable but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. All articles/photos submitted become the property of Village Living. We reserve the right to edit articles/ photos as deemed necessary and are under no obligation to publish or return photos submitted. Inaccuracies or errors should be brought to the attention of the publisher at (205) 370-0732 or by email.
Will Hightower is a sophomore at Mountain Brook High School who writes for the MBHS newspaper, Sword & Shield. He will serve as the sports editor for the Sword & Shield beginning next fall. Will runs track and cross country and is involved in the Interact community service club. He will be writing about athletics at the high school and community level for Village Living.
Reader Easter Photos
Raughley Wise & mom Rebecca Wise
Patrick, Meredith, and William Wessel
Henry Branum
Gigi Volman