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Atkison leads group of post-cancer prosthetics knitters

Breast cancer survivor Jeani Atkison, who teaches crochet at Evangel Church in Alabaster, formed a local branch of ...

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Sanchez helps at senior centers and church

Maximo Sanchez said he has the things in life that matter the most like a good marriage, family ...

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Martin known for his ministry, veteran support work

“Volunteering is a ministry. I feel the very least that we can do for our veterans is the ...

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Shinholster logs extensive military volunteer involvement

“I joined the military because I wanted to make a difference,” 70-year-old Mel Shinholster said. “I didn’t have ...

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Greene balances civic duties with volunteering

Don Greene, who celebrates his 81st birthday this year, pours most of his time and energy into his ...

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Jones devoted to animal rescue work

Mary Louise Jones’ career at the Shelby Humane Society began with the simple act of spending time at ...

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Muck maintains fast pace in volunteering

Utah native Clem Muck said he has “lived all over the country and Alabama is the best.”

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Baldwin has won multiple volunteer awards

Mildred Baldwin may be Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation’s most famous resident for a couple of reasons.

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Clinkscale known for championing veteran resources

Rachel Bunn Clinkscale is a member of Gold Star Wives of America, a nonprofit organization that provides support ...

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Chappell serves seniors by singing

Westover Shelby County resident Edwina Chappell has a heart for senior citizens less fortunate than herself.

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Ross: Helping others ‘inspires me’

Although she has slowed down some, Mary Ross is another senior volunteer who is always on the go.

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Roan: ‘Many opportunities to help others’

Rose Roan, 76, knows about not giving up. She enjoyed the privileges afforded to an only child; however, ...

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Schoefield a ‘relentless’ supporter of senior center project

Ninety-year-old Jean Schoefield moved from Kansas as a young child to Montevallo, and settled in a small area ...

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Nivens serves country, community

Glenn Nivens has devoted a lifetime of service to his country as a military soldier.

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Nivens serves country, community

R. Glenn Nivens has devoted a lifetime of service to his country as a military soldier.

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