Jim Fuhrmeister, Author at Shelby County Reporter

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Children continue to grow

Four years ago, I wrote a column for this newspaper about my youngest son, Will, going off to college and the crosscurrent of emotions around ... Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 11:42 am

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Spring is here for Shelby County

Spring is here! Even though we have the occasional cold snaps, the flowering trees and singing birds tell us that spring has come again. This ... Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:05 pm

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Judge working on legislative matters

The 2013 Session of the Alabama Legislature has started and legislators are busy. This year I have been asked to work with the Legislative Affairs ... Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 10:04 am

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Consider your blessings at Christmas

Here it is, the Christmas season once again. As I was enjoying Thanksgiving with my family, I marveled that the year has gone by so ... Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, December 18, 2012 12:27 pm

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Dillard celebrates life of service

Larry Dillard has attended his last Shelby County Commission meeting as a commissioner. I attended his going away reception and was happy to see Larry’s ... Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 9:05 am

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UM a great place to go

Many families have just gone through the annual ritual of sending kids off to college. For the kids, it’s an exciting time — spreading wings, ... Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, October 2, 2012 10:53 am

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Next generation doing fine

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the graduation of Youth Leadership Shelby County. Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 11:25 am

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Probate office readies for election year

The New Year has arrived and it will be a busy one for all of us in the probate office. Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:42 am

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Thinking of blessings throughout the season

The season of Thanksgiving is upon us again, and it’s time to reflect on our many blessings. Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 11:48 am

Columns

Seniors can enrich your life

Shelby County is fortunate to have many excellent centers providing services and opportunities for our senior citizens. The centers are as diverse as our population. Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 12:23 pm

Columns

Summer gives time for reflection, family

Summer is the season of fireworks, vine-ripened tomatoes and children playing in the sprinkler. Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, July 26, 2011 7:20 am

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County residents share talents, knowledge

Last month, Shelby County celebrated our senior citizens with the annual picnic. Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, June 7, 2011 11:34 am

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Showing leadership through projects

The 2011 class of Leadership Shelby County has presented its group projects and graduated. As you know, I am firmly committed to Leadership because of ... Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, May 31, 2011 10:31 am

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Stewart helping UM grow

As you probably know, the University of Montevallo has a new president, Dr. John W. Stewart. This is an exciting time for the university, the ... Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 11:08 am

Columns

Sharing Joiner with state

Gov. Robert Bentley has appointed Shelby County Presiding Circuit Judge Mike Joiner to serve on Alabama’s Court of Criminal Appeals. The governor has made a ... Read more

by Jim Fuhrmeister, Tuesday, February 22, 2011 10:24 am

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