Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 28, 2009, 12:13 pm
Chinese Drywall in Alabama? I had several emails over the weekend about whether there was any news about the toxic Chinese drywall being present in Helena, AL. I can say that they are now reporting th...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 27, 2009, 1:01 pm
Black Friday and Iron Bowl I know everyone is scrambling to get the deals at Black Friday and then settling down for the Iron Bowl for Auburn and Alabama to meet. I'm about to start watching the p...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 26, 2009, 12:29 am
Thanksgiving Christmas Trees We are fortunate to have two strong Boyscout troops in Helena. Both will start Christmas Tree lots. Please go make your donations and remember the cub scouts will collecti...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 25, 2009, 2:09 am
Helena to Alitheia Will Helena have its own JK Rowling? A Helena teacher from Evangel has publisher her first novel called "The Gateway Chronicles: The Six". Her name is KB Hoyle. The novel was also e...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 23, 2009, 5:36 pm
Day Schools Day School at Cahaba Bend has limited openings in the 3K and 4K classrooms. If anyone is interested they can call Maggie at 621-1268. The Day School at Cahaba Bend is open Monday-Friday, 9...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 22, 2009, 7:54 pm
Let the countdown begin for Thanksgiving. The children only have a two day week and you can feel the excitement. Gimma some roasted turkey! Recycle Bank Amy Jones wrote an article about Helena's ...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 20, 2009, 1:48 am
Crazy Lady in Helena Crazy Lady Cakes opens this weekend and she said she has been making cupcakes all day to have enough to give out. It's worth a visit to try one out.There is also plenty of mus...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 19, 2009, 9:23 am
Health Inspector in Helena Little Caesars, 4730 Highway 17, Helena 91. La Reunion, 4085 Helena Road, Helena 96. Shelby County Finances Mike McClanahan at CBS did a report on the financial shape of Sh...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 17, 2009, 4:01 pm
Helena Winn Dixie robbed Marienne Thomas-Ogle from The Bham news reported that the Winn Dixie in Helena, AL was robbed around closing Monday night. He pulled out a gun and took the employee into the o...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 16, 2009, 5:26 pm
Helena Sports Results The picture above is from Laura and here are the updates so far: The 80 lb. Helena Wildcats won over Thompson 14-0and they will play for the Championship in their league this Sa...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 15, 2009, 4:25 pm
Holiday Market Here's a clever idea. The Helena Middle School is hosting a Holiday Market on Saturday, December 5th from 9 am - 2 pm. That is right before the Helena Christmas Parade. If you are a...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 12, 2009, 6:08 pm
Helena Sweet on the Cure Etrica from Tree Lane emailed me about how the Helena businesses are helping the UAB Cancer Research and you can help by buying something sweet in Helena. All this weekend! 1...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 12, 2009, 2:00 am
There's a hole dear Liza I was talking with Laura Beth who provided information about the hole that formed in the parking lot of the Old Cahaba Pool house. It is not a sinkhole but a roof of a min...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 10, 2009, 4:55 pm
Happy Veterans Day Helena! The day when we thanks those around us who choose to serve. I'm thankful for my Dad who was in Germany during the Cold War, my father in law who was in a Sub during Viet...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 10, 2009, 8:20 am
Hidden Surprises A quick post since 1. I'm short on time today, 2. it's raining and 3. the city council didnt meet yesterday. The above picture is from a hike yesterday that I took withHelena...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 8, 2009, 5:32 pm
Recycle Bin No story on this but Mark emailed where someone decided to recycle their smoker. Really? Also no city council meeting tonight. School Funding I spider'd the SCBOE and saw what they we...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 6, 2009, 3:44 pm
Just a quick update of the music in Helena and Elements had a jazz band
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 6, 2009, 3:55 am
Photo Scavenger Hunt The Wedding Chapel in conjunction with Photographer Mark Parker is having a photo scavenger hunt this Saturday at 1pm at the Wedding Chapel. "What is a photo scavenger hunt? Equip...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 5, 2009, 4:00 am
Odds and Ends 1. The Helena Business and Professional Association (HBPA) has a new website http://www.hbpa.biz/ 2. The Nov. 9 Helena City Council meeting has been canceled because of the National Leag...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 4, 2009, 1:00 am
Helena High School Hey, I went to a meeting for the 2010 census and Joy Childers brought in the proposed design for the Helena High School (Click for Larger view). Before you get too excited, I should...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 2, 2009, 10:08 pm
Water buffaloed We start our Helena news all the way from Ohio. The Miami University women's swimming team beat University of Buffalo with help from Leah Thornton from Helena, AL in the 200-yard m...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Nov 2, 2009, 5:27 am
November 2nd It is All Souls Day or if you are in Mexico it is Day of the Dead. So congrats to all you dead souls who have achieved your beatific vision. Way to go! We had a great Halloween even thou...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 30, 2009, 1:59 am
Helena Halloween Home 2009 I put out the ranking during the night so I hope the wind has not blown away the winner's badges from the mailbox/frontyard. The grand winner will find a golden pumpkin ...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 29, 2009, 1:59 am
Arrest in Helena A wild story from yesterday. Christopher Tye Moore, a former Port Orchard city councilman from Washington State was arrested in Helena, AL yesterday after the Port Orchard police saw ...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 28, 2009, 5:00 am
HHHHHH The Helena Holiday Haunted Halloween Huzzarific House nominations are now closed. I'll try to make sure the map is updated before sundown for all you judges. Send me an email with your ran...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 27, 2009, 4:00 am
Exploring Helena historic trails I had a pretty busy day in Helena. I'll start with the early morning. Historian Ken, took me out to the trails behind Old Town. You can actually follow part of the...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 25, 2009, 6:57 pm
Bye Body Spa The Helena BodySpa is leaving Old Town Helena. Terri wrote in to say they are moving to Pelham on 2172 Pelham Parkway and will be called Balance Massage Therapy. Sorry to see you go Terri...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 24, 2009, 3:07 pm
Saturday in Helena I dont really do a lot of Saturday post because I know that not many of you read during the weekend unless there is a gnome hunt but still I felt like sharing today. You volunteers...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 23, 2009, 4:00 am
Helena Halloween House Last year, at this time, we had around 10 nominees but I guess everyone is waiting until the last minute to decorate. I actually decorate my home a few hours before. The houses ...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 21, 2009, 5:21 pm
... 14th Details:Welcome to Crazy Lady Cakes, she will be opening soon, she is planning a Friday Evening soft opening on the 13TH and ... of November (see Odds and Ends below to find out the other...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 20, 2009, 9:40 pm
Helena Youth Burned I saw taht Tara had posted a link about a Helena boy who had been badly burned on October 11th. He received 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his legs and hands. He is currently in the b...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 20, 2009, 4:15 am
A quick update: All the Miss America contestants taped a segment when they were in Orlando about what being green means to them. You can view and vote by clicking on the state and viewing the video. T...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 19, 2009, 7:25 pm
2009 Helena Halloween House Ok we have three houses nominated so far but I know we'll have more as people begin to get their decorations up. So if you are unsure how this works, then here are the ...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 19, 2009, 6:23 am
A quick Monday update: I'll do more later but I have an illness in the family: Congrats to Anna Kate who won her age group at the Paegent last Saturday at HMS. I'll try to link to more when ...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 15, 2009, 9:54 pm
Odds and Ends Just a little bit of info, I may add to list during the weekend. -LH sent me some nominations for the Best Halloween House in Helena (HHH). If you see some really good decorations then ...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 15, 2009, 3:59 am
Two things I forgot to mention Helena, AL local Brandy Jones will have her official launch of her new book "Where Darkness Touches Light." this Saturday Oct, 17, 2009. To find out more see http://www....
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 14, 2009, 8:45 pm
Health Inspector -Elements, 2991-A Highway 95, Helena - 87. -Gordo’s Deli/Bakery, 2991 Highway 95, Helena - 90 -Zou’s Restaurant, 1917 Highway 58, Helena - 94 -San Antonio Grill, 425 Helena Market...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 14, 2009, 3:00 am
House Move In a SCR article, Amy Jones reported that the Shelby County Board of Education recently obtained (August) a property next to Helena Elementary School and they are donating the house to the ...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 12, 2009, 5:12 pm
Helena City Council Meeting The entire council was present. 1.Javier Canales-1229 Old Cahaba Trace-Home Occupation License-“C & F Drywall Inc” (Tabled) 2.Bob Hopton Jones-513 Laurel Woods Trail-Ho...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 10, 2009, 5:26 pm
I'm getting reports that the Golden Gnome has been found. The last two clues would have been : From stone over water to stone around ice den hid hind be ids Lip phyta magnolio
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 10, 2009, 3:15 pm
Helena Alabama Golden Gnome Hunt Clue #4: "Smaller than a city but larger than a village".
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 10, 2009, 1:08 pm
Born to follow two trails now it has none.
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 10, 2009, 9:40 am
2nd Clue for the Helena Gnome Hunt "A diamond under the rough" I'm a little leery of using this clue since I was thinking of the older meaning of the phrases and my gnomies were thinking it mean...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 10, 2009, 1:09 am
Columbus Weekend GNOME HUNT! The rules are simple. It is hidden in Helena Alabama, it is somewhere public, be safe (dont go crawling under trains on falling in rivers), take a friend and if you solve ...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 8, 2009, 2:12 am
Sam Lilly Sam Lilly of Helena launched their website which list what new shipments that arrive. You can even set up an rss feed to get the news emailed to you. I think this type of business can work i...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 6, 2009, 5:53 pm
Lincoln Exhibited The Helena library was setting up the Lincoln exhibit when I visited. The display is a timeline of Lincoln photograph with a history of each. Helena was one of the few libraries chos...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 5, 2009, 4:44 pm
Sinkhole in Old Cahaba The recent sinkhole in front of the new clubhouse in Old Cahaba brings up a very serious matter. After seeing the size of the sinkhole that appeared in the parking area, I decid...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 4, 2009, 3:19 pm
Where is the Purple Cow? I was getting used to the Purple Cow on Hwy 58 and then in disappeared. I saw that the owner had posted a request for people to help her family find it. When the purple cow wa...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 2, 2009, 5:05 am
Weekend in Helena A riddle: "What things do apart, you do it in love, it comes after pride, and can be felt in the air of Helena this weekend?" Sorry, riddle have been rolling around in my head for th...
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Hewy N. posted an article on No Sleep in Helena Alabama - Oct 2, 2009, 4:21 am
USA Air Today An anonymous reader alerted me to the fact that USA today mentioned Helena schools in an article called the Smokestack effect. The article says they used the EPA to track air pollution n...
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