I grew up in the Valley and had a good childhood here.   The Valley gave me lots of opportunities in sports and in education.  The area of the Valley was great for hunting, fishing, bike riding, hiking, and other outdoor sports.  After graduating from Valley High School, I received my bachelor’s degree from Auburn University. I then was accepted into The University of Alabama School of Dentistry in Birmingham, Alabama.  After completing my doctorate in dentistry, my wife and I decided to move...