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Thursday, December 15, 2016 • 39
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OVER THE MOUNTAIN Journal
Spartan Band Salutes WW II Heroes at Pearl Harbor Event
Vestavia’s Premiere Green Home Community
The Mountain Brook High School Band spent last week in Hawaii participating in the December 7th ceremony marking the 75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. A select number of schools around the country formed the band, 1800 in all. In addition to the observance, band members got to learn about life on the islands, visiting the Dole Plantation, the Polynesian Cultural Center and Diamond Head. ❖
Journal photo by Maury Wald
From left, Vestavia Hills Rotary Club president Steve Hendricks presents check to Pizitz Middle School teachers and math sponsors Michelle Binder and Vicki Cato, Pizitz Principal Meredith Hanson, VHHS math team sponsor Susan Gifford and VHHS debate team sponsor Nate Conoly.
Viridian offers all the charm of a vintage neighborhood with the latest energy-efficient green homebuilding technologies. These authentic, one-of-a-kind homes are tucked in the woods in a unique gated community off Tyler Road, with prices starting in the $600s. Two lush parks and an abundance of green space provide privacy and a sense of history for this significant property.
Vestavia Hills Rotary Present Check to Local Math and Debate Teams The Vestavia Hills Rotary Club presented a check to representatives of Vestavia Hills City Schools math and debate teams at a monthly meeting in October. The funds were raised through the eighth annual Iron City Chef competition which followed a barbecue theme this year. This year’s competition, held in July, paired a student of Jefferson State Community College’s culinary school with one of the four participating restaurants, Jefferson State Community College’s Bistro proVare, Shane’s Rib Shack, Moe’s Original BBQ and Jim N’ Nick’s BBQ. From left: Jerry Tracey, Alabama 13 chief meteorologist; Paul Edfeldt, rotary member; Chef Joseph Mitchell, Jefferson State’s Culinary and Hospitality Institute program director; Steve Hendricks; Steve Shelton, general manager of Rocky Ridge Western Market; and Russell Taylor, Western Supermarkets wine department assistant manager; Kent Howard, rotary member; with students Emma Henderson, Sherry Wu and Greta Chen.
After a preliminary barbecue sauce competition, student chefs Joy Phillips, representing Moe’s, and Anna Griffin, representing Jim N’ Nick’s, battled it out in an Iron Chef-style cook off. The event was emceed by Jerry Tracey of Alabama 13 with music provided by Sweet Licks. Judges selected Phillips as Iron City Chef and Jim N’ Nick’s went home with the “best dessert” title. The funds donated will benefit the Vestavia Hills City Schools’ math and debate programs, with another portion benefitting Rotary International’s clean water initiative. ❖
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