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OVER THE MOUNTAIN Journal
Guests were able to meet Bety, above, and Sassy, right, two North American black bears, in their new home inside the Alabama Wilds in the Junior League of Birmingham– Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo.
Make Way for Bears Photos special to the Journal
New Trail Opens with Party at the Zoo
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he new Barbara Ingalls Shook Black Bear Trail at the Birmingham Zoo opened with a special VIP Donor Party on Aug. 13. More than 200 guests were able to meet Bety and Sassy, the two North American black bears, in their new home inside the Alabama Wilds in the Junior League of Birmingham–Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo. Seen at the event were: Birmingham City Councilor Valerie Abbott, Richard Adams, Susan Alexander, Leigh Allison, Stephen Armstrong, Ann Baker, Laura and Marcia Boykin, Mildred Boudra, Carolyn Brockman, Naomi Buklad, George Butler, Marcie Braswell, Catherine Cabaniss, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington, Karen and Phil Carroll, Tom Chelewski, Mollie Coe, Frank and Winn Crockard, Paul and Harriett Crockard, Angela Davidson, Wayne and Deborrah Davidson, Margie Davis, Monica Drake, Alex and Natalie Dudchock, Dr. Rex and Sara Harris, Brent and Robin Griffis, Hettie Hall, Leigh Haver, Maria Kennedy, Heather Locklar, Kristin Martin, Carol Maxwell, Lee and Laura McKinney, Stephanie Morgan, Tom and Elizabeth Neil, Nita Oliver, Dr. Dennis Pappas, Kellie Pappas, Martha Pezrow, Chris and Teresa Pfefferkorn, Erin Prince, Billy and LaVona Rushton, Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Leah Scalise, Shelby County Commissioner Rick Shepherd and wife Shannon, Darlene Smith, Kerry and Ellen Stein, Paul and Martha Stivender, Barry and Sherrie Thornton, Birmingham City Councilor Sheila Tyson, Karen Wadlington, Drs. Ryan and Susan Chu Walley, George and Francie Wheelock, Lynn Wilmoth, Judi Worm, Sam and Heidi Yates, Jean Anne Zauchin and David and Sandra Zauchin. Dr. William Foster, president and CEO of the Zoo, welcomed guests and made a presentation to trustees Nancy Hughes and Greg Logan from the Barbara Ingalls Shook Foundation. He also recognized The Daniel Foundation of Alabama, Hill Crest Foundation, the Birmingham Zoo’s junior board, Timken Foundation, O’Neal Industries, Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Pappas, Iberiabank, the Jefferson County Commission, DiscoverShelby. com, and the Schaeffer Eye Center for their support. Zoo board chairman Wally Nall III and board members Robert
Above: Lee, Everlee and Candice McKinney. right: Kelly and Greg Logan.
Aland, Leigh Collier, Robin Sparks Davis, Nancy Goedecke, Cissy Jackson, Anna James, Randy Jordan and Jim Priester enjoyed the festivities and barbeque by Full Moon Bar-B-Que. Junior board President Erin Donohoo and junior board members Frank Anderson, Stephen Armstrong, Joey DuMontier, Joe Gribbin Jr., Amanda Hawkins, Tim Hennessy Jr., Julie Herring and Matt Hottle also enjoyed Sweetwater Band playing into the night. ❖