http://www.cullmantimes.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:48:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089204648.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089204648.html Holding two floppy-brim black hats, Dr. Sylvia Morris says proudly, “I made these hats for the community theater play, ‘Romeo and Juliet.’” Nearby her beloved cat, Jennifer, lies curled up in a soft chair, sunlight filtering through drawn curtains. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:33:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089213333.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089213333.html James Bell — better known as “Bubba” — is a custodian at Cullman Middle School. While his job at the school is important, it’s the way he interacts with the students and other staff members that makes him an Unsung Hero. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:32:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089213253.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089213253.html The person who nominated her said, “I was always amazed at how she cared for all the children as if they were her own. She gave love and caring, and bought countless coats, shoes, toys and clothes out of her own money.” Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:31:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089213155.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089213155.html Martha Gutherie retired from the Parkside Middle School lunch room two years ago. Since then, she has volunteered her time at the school to help children read. Teachers and students look forward to this Unsung Hero coming every Thursday to read with the kids. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:28:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089213048.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089213048.html Marvin Key began his career in education in 1952 at Meek School in Winston County. The next year he came to Cullman County to teach at Dowling Junior High. He retired in 1988 but continued to work until the beginning of this year at age 85. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:28:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089212817.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089212817.html Losing both her parents at such a young age gave her an extra ability to care for other people. She makes sure that anyone who crosses her path is taken care of. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:27:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089212735.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089212735.html Love is best shown when someone gives of their time and energy. Anyone who helps others when they are sick, injured or moving into a new home is a special person. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:26:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089212654.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089212654.html The person who nominated Cathy Pilgrim as an Unsung Hero described her as “one of the most unselfish, caring and generous people I know.” Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:24:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089212442.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089212442.html Grace Walsh had a teaching career spanning more than 30 years, including a quarter century teaching art history at Jefferson State Community College. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:26:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089202646.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089202646.html In the 45 years that Mariman Pope has been in the taxidermy trade, he’s created quite a reputation for both himself, and his business. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:23:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089202321.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089202321.html Tracie Fuqua, a medical assisting instructor at Wallace State Community College, has always known the importance of registering as an organ donor. But a few years ago, a personal tragedy brought that realization into painfully sharp focus. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:21:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089202128.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089202128.html This is a job that doesn’t always stink. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:17:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089201911.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089201911.html Cullman County is full of churches. From Catholic to Protestant to the occasional non-denominational, one fact is true among them all: fellowship and worship. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:15:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089201503.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089201503.html Cullman County’s Farm-City Family of 2008, the Creels, are probably the busiest people in the county. Steven and Dana Creel and their two children, Shalyn and Alex like to be at home working on the farm or riding their horses but they have a long list of other demands on their time. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:12:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089201207.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/profile08/local_story_089201207.html With a slogan like “We Can Make You Talk,” you had better be prepared for some lively conversation when visiting the Dodge City C.B. Shop just off of I-65.