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Grinch no match for Helena residents

I am sharing here an event that most Helena residents know about, but it is such a good story, it bears retelling for the rest ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 11:58 am

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Eighth annual Blue Christmas evening

The Helena United Methodist Church offered their Blue Christmas evening for the eighth year on Dec. 1, though many in our town beyond their congregation ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Friday, December 23, 2011 11:24 am

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Byrum serves up dishes at Echelon Catering

Echelon Catering has presented chef demos at the past two seasons of Helena Farmers Markets and to honor the spirit of the solstice, I recently ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, December 20, 2011 2:04 pm

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Exploring Helena’s Eureka mine shaft

As we stood in the brisk morning air overlooking the newly revealed concrete slab portal inscribed “1917 Eureka No. 4,” sunlight filtered through the steam ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, December 13, 2011 9:55 am

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Hand-painted ornaments abundant in Helena

Katie Allen has been hand-painting Christmas ornaments for the past 12 years; she conceived the idea when she needed a gift for a teacher and ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, December 6, 2011 10:54 am

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Helena Christmas parade on its way

Unless you have been in a cave preparing for winter hibernation, you know this Saturday is a big day in Helena. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, November 28, 2011 4:39 pm

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Antiques donated to museum

Quilt blocks, hand-embroidered with the names of various Helena families and others from around the area, were assembled, probably in the late 1930s, into the ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:37 pm

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The Ice and Coal Gallery opens soon

In Old Town, the Ice and Coal Gallery is rapidly preparing to open its doors! Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 3:03 pm

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Children learning in creative ways

We now know that children learn best when all the senses are addressed — when they see it and hear it and interact kinesthetically — ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, November 8, 2011 2:51 pm

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Pantherettes Holidayz Shops of Christmas

Never let it be said that the creative community lacks for a sense of humor — specially when it comes to naming businesses. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, November 1, 2011 2:24 pm

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Josephson rejuvinates with stained glass creation

Monica Josephson’s lovingly restored, 100-year-old home reflects her efforts of the past seven years. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, October 24, 2011 4:59 pm

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Martial arts tournament to be held in Helena

The annual Central Alabama Martial Arts Tournament will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, at the new Helena Sports Complex and will feature statewide competitors as ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, October 17, 2011 4:11 pm

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Students at HES settling into new school year

Now that students have been back in the classroom for some nine weeks, it seemed time to check in with some of our younger minds ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, October 10, 2011 4:51 pm

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Helena woman has passion for vintage jewelry

While visiting the Helena History Museum, Linda Wurstner, who has lived in Helena with husband David since 1989, was looking out over Old Town and ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, October 3, 2011 4:13 pm

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Fuller tells Kiwanis about new high school

Shelby County Schools Superintendent Randy Fuller spoke to the Helena Kiwanis Club to bring the community up to date with the progress and execution of ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, September 27, 2011 11:47 am

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