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Dead Children’s Playground

In 2007 the city of Huntsville, Alabama, attempted to remove a playground in order to enlarge the neighboring Maple Hill Cemetery. A public outcry at the removal of the park was heard and soon new play equipment was installed. Local children could continue to use the parks facilities but many who know of the legends of the area will tell you that not all of those children are living.

Many locals know the playground, located in Maple Hill Park, as the Dead Children’s Playground due to the reportedly high level of ghostly activity that has been experienced there. Children playing, children calling out to each other, mothers calling their children’s names, the playful footfalls of running children, all of these events have been experienced by many people who enter the playground after dark. It is believed that the most active time is between the hours of 10pm and 3am, as the children reclaim the park from the living, so they too can enjoy their play.

It is believed that the vast majority of these children come from the adjacent Maple Hill Cemetery, the largest and oldest in Huntsville, with well over 80,000 burials. The original land was sold to the city in 1822 by planter LeRoy Pope. Although this is the official date, it is known that the land was used for burials prior to this time, with the oldest intact grave marker being that of infant Mary Frances Atwood, who was buried there in 1820.

Later the cemetery was expanded to encompass the nearby private cemetery of the Pope family. Many of the new burials at this time were of Confederate and Union Soldiers who died during the Civil War. Over the years the cemetery grew and grew with new land purchases in order to keep up with the growing city.

It was not until 1901 that the cemetery was given its official name. Up until that time it was simply referred to as the burying ground.

The cemetery still needs new land and in 2007 it made the attempt at taking over the local park resulting in the public outcry.

The Dead Children’s Playground, aside from its reputation of a haunting ground for deceased children, also has another macabre tale attached to it, though this one probably falls more into the realm of urban legend.

Between 1945 and 1955 the area the playground now sits was the site of a limestone quarry. The high cliffs that surround the playground are not natural and were all formed as part of the quarrying process. When the quarry was closed and abandoned, plant life began to reclaim the land and wildlife along with it. Soon, within a matter of years, the area will have been a natural bushland, filled with weeds and trees of a more opportunistic nature.

Come the 1960’s a unknown person made use of the old quarries and the thick plant growth for their own dark opportunities.

A series of child disappearances began to be reported in Huntsville, and, with none of the children turning up, it was soon feared a child murderer was prowling the neighborhoods. These fears were soon given substance when a small skull was found by someone walking through the abandoned quarries. On investigation several skeletons were recovered, along with the small corpses from fresher murders.

It was never determined who the murderer was but it was discovered that the children were not simply taken and killed, they rather they showed signs of a long detainment, with malnourished and partly healed wounds found on the bodies of the more recent victims.

With the discovery of the bodies the disappearances stopped and the tragedies all but removed from the memories of those who lived in fear for their own children.

Many of the children’s remains, being local, were buried in the adjoining Maple Hills Cemetery. In 1985, twenty years after those terrible events, the quarries and surrounding land were turned into Maple Hill Park and the original play equipment was erected.

Today the equipment is quite modern and the park is well looked after. Even if you did not know of the stories and legends, visiting the park is said to be quite eerie. Although you are not too far removed from the suburbs, the natural rocky bowls, the well grown trees and other natural features leave you feeling like you are in the deep wilderness. It is eerily quiet and once night falls the area takes on a different feel.

Come 10pm you might be lucky enough to witness the vestiges of play, the swings move as if occupied and mothers calling out the names of their lost children.

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Tree Removal Services in Huntsville AL

Trees are a major part of any landscape, and proper maintenance is critical to the health and appearance of your property. Whether your trees need trimming, pruning or removal, professional tree services are equipped to handle the task quickly and safely. These professionals are also familiar with the needs of different types of trees and can help you choose the right species for your property. In addition to enhancing the look of your home, well-maintained trees can add value to your property.

Tree service prices vary according to the size of the job and how hard it is to do. The most expensive tree services are those that involve removing large or difficult-to-reach trees, but prices decrease for smaller jobs and easier locations. Many tree service companies offer a free estimate before beginning any work.

It’s important to choose a tree removal Huntsville AL service company that has a good reputation and experience. You should also get quotes from several companies to discover the best price and included services. When comparing quotes, make sure to include things like service fees, timelines, and included services. Also, consider whether the company specializes in residential or commercial work. Commercial tree services may be required to follow different local ordinances than those of residential companies.

All Pro Huntsville Tree Service is a locally owned and operated business in Huntsville, Alabama. The company has been in business for more than a decade and offers a variety of tree services, including trimming, stump grinding, and debris cleanup. They use their own crane and follow thorough cleanup practices to leave your property looking spotless after the work is done. 

There are many tree services in the area, but it’s best to go with a reputable one that is licensed and insured. Check out a company’s website to find reviews and photos of past clients. You can also check out the company’s portfolio to see examples of their work. Many tree services also work in conjunction with landscape professionals to create a seamless design.

The dependable tree trimming contractors at All Pro Huntsville Tree Service are fully licensed and insured, and promise affordable tree trimming or removal. They have years of experience and will keep your trees safe, healthy and attractive. They can even help you trim bushes and other greenery to make your yard look its best. They’re also a great choice for emergency storm damage remediation.

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Huntsville Tree Removal

Allison Tree Services 54 Riverdale Dr, Lacey's Spring, AL 35754 (256) 714-0717 http://markallisontreeservice.com/ Allison tree removal in Huntsville provides tree removal services to Huntsville and the surrounding area. Allison’s Tree Service and Tree Removal in Huntsville is dedicated to providing the highest quality tree services including tree removal, tree trimming, and stump removal. Allison’s work is affordable and high quality, and its workers are always dependable, as they are licensed and insured, guaranteeing that your tree removal services in Huntsville will be carried out safely and efficiently. Our expert tree techs with years of experience will ensure that your Huntsville tree removal job, no matter how big or small, will be completed with as little damage to your property as possible. Our Huntsville tree services are always safe and reliable, and always come at a competitive price. If you own a home in Huntsville, it is scary to imagine a tree has fallen on it and you need it removed. Our Huntsville tree services can provide that removal service at a fair price. Tree removal services can remove old, diseased, and dying trees on your property that may pose a hazard to your home and another property. When you hire us to service or remove your trees in Huntsville, you are hiring the experts. Claims involving trees tipping over in the Huntsville area have sharply risen over the last ten years because of a number of factors. Among those factors are the occurrence of stronger, more violent storms, the preservation of large trees during construction, and an increase in land development that encroaches upon natural areas containing mature trees. Allison Tree Services in Huntsville provides the highest-quality tree services at the fairest price in the area. We provide free quotes to all prospective Huntsville clients who may need tree services, whether that consists of stump grinding or tree removal. We can do it all and we can get the job done fast.

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Nature and I through the years

Image taken by me: Sunset at the Cottage

The Cottage

As far as I can remember back, nature has always played a huge role in my life. My most fondest memories were spent being in the outdoors, enjoying the fresh air and being involved in activities that surrounded me in nature. I owe all this to my parents who took me to our family cottage since I was a newborn, and I had the privilege of literally growing up year after year in my favourite place, the outdoors. I had no idea that this exposure to nature so young would have such a lasting impact and make me the person I am today.

Camping

My mom grew up in the small city of Kenora Ontario, literally on the border of Ontario and Manitoba out in the boonies. She also fell in love with nature at a young age having the bush as her backyard, and kept that love as an adult. It was by her enthusiasm and excitement about being in the outdoors and learning how to enjoy our natural surroundings that got me into camping. My first trip started out small, just going to the Elora conservation area for a weekend, and they have only grown to backcountry camping and portaging trips. After these initial trips, I was hooked and I still can’t wait for the next camping or hiking adventure.

Image taken by my mom Anne Zarnke: An Elora camping trip when I was 10 years old

Image taken by my friend Kayla Hutchison: Canoe trip in Algonquin 

Eco-Studies

Image taken by one of my classmates: Canoeing in Cootes Paradise at the RBG 

Like I said earlier, I couldn’t get enough of nature, and when I found out in grade 11 that I could have class outside, be graded by being outside and while on camping trips through a SHSM in my high school called “Eco-Studies,” I couldn’t contain my excitement. This SHSM taught me the basics of how to enjoy but also respect the nature around us. The program was run through the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), in Burlington and we had the opportunity of going to the RBG three afternoons each week to have class in the arboretum. Eco-Studies was what introduced me to an out of school program called the “YES Alliance,” YES standing for “young environmental scientists.” Through both Eco-Studies and YES, I had the opportunity to learn about conservation efforts that were taking place in the environment where I lived, as well as be a part of it. We did tree planting, removal of garlic mustard, as well as share our knowledge and passion with younger kids that came to visit.

Image taken by a voluteer: Tree Planting with the YES Alliance

Image taken by me: Friendly racoon interrupting class 

Camp Widjiitiwin

Some of my fondest memories have been created over the past three summers during my time spent working at Camp Widjiitiwin in Huntsville. Cottaging and camping only lasted so long, but working at a camp allowed me to live up north for over 2 months. I think many will agree with me when I say that being outside in nature is very therapeutic and relaxing. This is what it was for the kids that came to camp each week. We were a partnership camp, bringing in kids who were involved in city programs as in Hamilton, Toronto, Etobicoke, and a few others. Many of the kids came from group homes, as well as no experience being up North (I kid you not, some were scared of the chipmunks). It was really cool to see the transformation the kids had at the end of the week, seeing how being up north really allowed them to relax and be kids instead of being tough city kids. They learned to really appreciate the trees around them, the lake, and the deer that came to greet us in the mornings. I could see them getting the warm fuzzy feeling I do when I look outside at nature and I couldn’t be happier that they now too shared a huge passion of mine.

Image taken by me: Camp Sunsets

I am so thankful and truly blessed to have grown up with the opportunities I have to be around nature. Sometimes I think about what my life would be like if I was never introduced to these things or had the passion I do about the outdoors, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Being in the outdoors has always and forever will be my sense of place.

-McKenzie

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Last week someone asked if I knew of any good lists of memoirs and coming-of-age novels. We do have a list of memoirs, but that was created four years ago and several more have been published since then that we’d recommend. I couldn’t recall or find a list like she was describing for coming-of-age books either, so the librarian in me felt the need to make one. Here’s an updated collection of memoirs along with a few coming-of-age novels. If you know of others written by BIPOC authors that you would recommend, please share the titles.

Memoirs

All Boys Aren’t Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto by George M. Johnson Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)

In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys.

Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, All Boys Aren’t Blue covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy. Johnson’s emotionally frank style of writing will appeal directly to young adults.

Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir by Robin Ha Balzer & Bray/Harperteen

For as long as she can remember, it’s been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in Seoul, Korea, wasn’t always easy, but it has bonded them fiercely together.

So when a vacation to visit friends in Huntsville, Alabama, unexpectedly becomes a permanent relocation–following her mother’s announcement that she’s getting married–Robin is devastated.

Overnight, her life changes. She is dropped into a new school where she doesn’t understand the language and struggles to keep up. She is completely cut off from her friends in Seoul and has no access to her beloved comics. At home, she doesn’t fit in with her new stepfamily, and worst of all, she is furious with the one person she is closest to–her mother.

Then one day Robin’s mother enrolls her in a local comic drawing class, which opens the window to a future Robin could never have imagined.

Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook, Ryan Estrada, Hyung-Ju Ko (Illustrator) Iron Circus Comics [Crystal’s Review] [Q&A with Authors – in a Comic]

When Kim Hyun Sook started college in 1983 she was ready for her world to open up. After acing her exams and sort-of convincing her traditional mother that it was a good idea for a woman to go to college, she looked forward to soaking up the ideas of Western Literature far from the drudgery she was promised at her family’s restaurant. But literature class would prove to be just the start of a massive turning point, still focused on reading but with life-or-death stakes she never could have imagined.

This was during South Korea’s Fifth Republic, a military regime that entrenched its power through censorship, torture, and the murder of protestors. In this charged political climate, with Molotov cocktails flying and fellow students disappearing for hours and returning with bruises, Hyun Sook sought refuge in the comfort of books. When the handsome young editor of the school newspaper invited her to his reading group, she expected to pop into the cafeteria to talk about Moby Dick, Hamlet, and The Scarlet Letter. Instead she found herself hiding in a basement as the youngest member of an underground banned book club. And as Hyun Sook soon discovered, in a totalitarian regime, the delights of discovering great works of illicit literature are quickly overshadowed by fear and violence as the walls close in.

It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Delacorte Press

Trevor Noah, the funny guy who hosts The Daily Show on Comedy Central, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child to exist. But he did exist–and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humor to navigate a harsh life under a racist government. This fascinating memoir blends drama, comedy, and tragedy to depict the day-to-day trials that turned a boy into a young man. In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunity, Trevor surmounted staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself, thanks to his mom’s unwavering love and indomitable will.

Infinite Hope: A Black Artist’s Journey from WWII to Peace by Ashley Bryan Atheneum Books

In May of 1942, at the age of eighteen, Ashley Bryan was drafted to fight in World War II. For the next three years, he would face the horrors of war as a black soldier in a segregated army.

He endured the terrible lies white officers told about the black soldiers to isolate them from anyone who showed kindness–including each other. He received worse treatment than even Nazi POWs. He was assigned the grimmest, most horrific tasks, like burying fallen soldiers…but was told to remove the black soldiers first because the media didn’t want them in their newsreels. And he waited and wanted so desperately to go home, watching every white soldier get safe passage back to the United States before black soldiers were even a thought.

For the next forty years, Ashley would keep his time in the war a secret. But now, he tells his story. The story of the kind people who supported him. The story of the bright moments that guided him through the dark. And the story of his passion for art that would save him time and time again.

Ordinary Hazards: A Memoir by Nikki Grimes Wordsong

In her own voice, acclaimed author and poet Nikki Grimes explores the truth of a harrowing childhood in a compelling and moving memoir in verse. Growing up with a mother suffering from paranoid schizophrenia and a mostly absent father, Nikki Grimes found herself terrorized by babysitters, shunted from foster family to foster family, and preyed upon by those she trusted. At the age of six, she poured her pain onto a piece of paper late one night – and discovered the magic and impact of writing. For many years, Nikki’s notebooks were her most enduing companions. In this accessible and inspiring memoir that will resonate with young readers and adults alike, Nikki shows how the power of those words helped her conquer the hazards – ordinary and extraordinary – of her life.

They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, Harmony Becker (Illustrator)Top Shelf Productions

They Called Us Enemy is Takei’s firsthand account of those years behind barbed wire, the joys and terrors of growing up under legalized racism, his mother’s hard choices, his father’s faith in democracy, and the way those experiences planted the seeds for his astonishing future. What does it mean to be American? Who gets to decide? When the world is against you, what can one person do? To answer these questions, George Takei joins co-writers Justin Eisinger & Steven Scott and artist Harmony Becker for the journey of a lifetime.

Coming-of-Age

Clap When You Land by Ellizabeth Acevedo Quill Tree Books [Crystal’s Review]

Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people…

In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal’s office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash.

Separated by distance–and Papi’s secrets–the two girls are forced to face a new reality in which their father is dead and their lives are forever altered.

And then, when it seems like they’ve lost everything of their father, they learn of each other.

Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram Penguin Books [Interview with Adib Khorram]

Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He’s a Fractional Persian–half, his mom’s side–and his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life.

Darius has never really fit in at home, and he’s sure things are going to be the same in Iran. His clinical depression doesn’t exactly help matters, and trying to explain his medication to his grandparents only makes things harder. Then Darius meets Sohrab, the boy next door, and everything changes. Soon, they’re spending their days together, playing soccer, eating faludeh, and talking for hours on a secret rooftop overlooking the city’s skyline. Sohrab calls him Darioush–the original Persian version of his name–and Darius has never felt more like himself than he does now that he’s Darioush to Sohrab.

Forward Me Back to You by Mitali Perkins Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)

Katina King is the reigning teen jujitsu champion of Northern California, but she’s having trouble fighting off the secrets in her past.

Robin Thornton was adopted from an orphanage in India and is reluctant to take on his future. If he can’t find his roots, how can he possibly plan ahead?

Robin and Kat meet in the most unlikely of places–a summer service trip to Kolkata to work with survivors of human trafficking. As bonds build between the travelmates, Robin and Kat discover that justice and healing are tangled, like the pain of their pasts and the hope for their futures. You can’t rewind life; sometimes you just have to push play.

In turns heart wrenching, beautiful, and buoyant, Mitali Perkins’s Forward Me Back to You focuses its lens on the ripple effects of violence–across borders and generations–and how small acts of heroism can break the cycle.

Hearts Unbroken by Cynthia Leitich Smith Candlewick Press

When Louise Wolfe’s first real boyfriend mocks and disrespects Native people in front of her, she breaks things off and dumps him over e-mail. It’s her senior year, anyway, and she’d rather spend her time with her family and friends and working on the school newspaper. The editors pair her up with Joey Kairouz, the ambitious new photojournalist, and in no time the paper’s staff find themselves with a major story to cover: the school musical director’s inclusive approach to casting The Wizard of Oz has been provoking backlash in their mostly white, middle-class Kansas town. From the newly formed Parents Against Revisionist Theater to anonymous threats, long-held prejudices are being laid bare and hostilities are spreading against teachers, parents, and students — especially the cast members at the center of the controversy, including Lou’s little brother, who’s playing the Tin Man. As tensions mount at school, so does a romance between Lou and Joey — but as she’s learned, “dating while Native” can be difficult. In trying to protect her own heart, will Lou break Joey’s?

Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen Harperteen [Jessica’s Review]

And just like that, Ever Wong’s summer takes an unexpected turn. Gone is Chien Tan, the strict educational program in Taiwan that Ever was expecting. In its place, she finds Loveboat: a summer-long free-for-all where hookups abound, adults turn a blind eye, snake-blood sake flows abundantly, and the nightlife runs nonstop.

But not every student is quite what they seem:

Ever is working toward becoming a doctor but nurses a secret passion for dance.

Rick Woo is the Yale-bound child prodigy bane of Ever’s existence whose perfection hides a secret.

Boy-crazy, fashion-obsessed Sophie Ha turns out to have more to her than meets the eye.

And under sexy Xavier Yeh’s shell is buried a shameful truth he’ll never admit.

When these students’ lives collide, it’s guaranteed to be a summer Ever will never forget.

Parachutes by Kelly Yang Katherine Tegen Books

They’re called parachutes: teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the United States while their wealthy parents remain in Asia. Claire Wang never thought she’d be one of them, until her parents pluck her from her privileged life in Shanghai and enroll her at a high school in California.

Suddenly she finds herself living in a stranger’s house, with no one to tell her what to do for the first time in her life. She soon embraces her newfound freedom, especially when the hottest and most eligible parachute, Jay, asks her out.

Dani De La Cruz, Claire’s new host sister, couldn’t be less thrilled that her mom rented out a room to Claire. An academic and debate team star, Dani is determined to earn her way into Yale, even if it means competing with privileged kids who are buying their way to the top. But Dani’s game plan veers unexpectedly off course when her debate coach starts working with her privately.

As they steer their own distinct paths, Dani and Claire keep crashing into one another, setting a course that will change their lives forever.

Yes No Maybe So by Aisha Saeed & Becky Albertalli Balzer & Bray/Harperteen [Group Discussion]

YES

Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state senate candidate–as long as he’s behind the scenes. When it comes to speaking to strangers (or, let’s face it, speaking at all to almost anyone) Jamie’s a choke artist. There’s no way he’d ever knock on doors to ask people for their votes…until he meets Maya.

NO

Maya Rehman’s having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is too busy to hang out, her summer trip is canceled, and now her parents are separating. Why her mother thinks the solution to her problems is political canvassing–with some awkward dude she hardly knows–is beyond her.

MAYBE SO

Going door to door isn’t exactly glamorous, but maybe it’s not the worst thing in the world. After all, the polls are getting closer–and so are Maya and Jamie. Mastering local activism is one thing. Navigating the cross-cultural crush of the century is another thing entirely.

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Dead Children's Playground

In 2007 the city of Huntsville, Alabama, attempted to remove a playground in order to enlarge the neighboring Maple Hill Cemetery. A public outcry at the removal of the park was heard and soon new play equipment was installed. Local children could continue to use the parks facilities… but many who know of the legends of the area will tell you that not all of those children are living.

Many locals know the playground, located in Maple Hill Park, as the ‘Dead Children’s Playground’ due to the reportedly high level of ghostly activity that has been experienced there. Children playing, children calling out to each other, mothers calling their children’s names, the playful footfalls of running children… all of these events have been experienced by many people who enter the playground after dark. It is believed that the most active time is between the hours of 10pm and 3am, as the children reclaim the park from the living, so they too can enjoy their play.

It is believed that the vast majority of these children come from the adjacent Maple Hill Cemetery – the largest and oldest in Huntsville, with well over 80,000 burials. The original land (much smaller than the size of the cemetery today) was sold to the city in 1822 by planter LeRoy Pope. Although this is the official date, it is known that the land was used for burials prior to this time, with the oldest intact grave marker being that of infant Mary Frances Atwood, who was buried there in 1820.

Later the cemetery was expanded to encompass the nearby private cemetery of the Pope family. Many of the new burials at this time were of Confederate and Union Soldiers who died during the Civil War. Over the years the cemetery grew and grew with new land purchases in order to keep up with the growing city.

It was not until 1901 that the cemetery was given its official name. Up until that time it was simply referred to as ‘the burying ground’.

The cemetery still needs new land and in 2007 it made the attempt at taking over the local park resulting in the public outcry.

The Dead Children’s Playground, aside from its reputation of a haunting ground for deceased children, also has another macabre tale attached to it, though this one probably falls more into the realm of urban legend.

Between 1945 and 1955 the area the playground now sits was the site of a limestone quarry. The high cliffs that surround the playground are not natural and were all formed as part of the quarrying process. When the quarry was closed and abandoned, plant life began to reclaim the land and wildlife along with it. Soon, within a matter of years, the area will have been a natural bushland, filled with weeds and trees of a more opportunistic nature.

Come the 1960’s a unknown person made use of the old quarries and the thick plant growth for their own dark opportunities.

A series of child disappearances began to be reported in Huntsville, and, with none of the children turning up, it was soon feared a child murderer was prowling the neighborhoods. These fears were soon given substance when a small skull was found by someone walking through the abandoned quarries. On investigation several skeletons were recovered, along with the small corpses from fresher murders.

It was never determined who the murderer was but it was discovered that the children were not simply taken and killed, they rather they showed signs of a long detainment, with malnourishment and partly healed wounds found on the bodies of the more recent victims.

With the discovery of the bodies the disappearances stopped and the tragedies all but removed from the memories of those who lived in fear for their own children.

Many of the children's remains, being local, were buried in the adjoining Maple Hills Cemetery. In 1985, twenty years after those terrible events, the quarries and surrounding land were turned into Maple Hill Park and the original play equipment was erected.

Today the equipment is quite modern and the park is well looked after. Even if you did not know of the stories and legends, visiting the park is said to be quite eerie. Although you are not too far removed from the suburbs, the natural rocky bowls, the well grown trees and other natural features leave you feeling like you are in the deep wilderness. It is eerily quiet and once night falls the area takes on a different feel.

Come 10pm you might be lucky enough to witness the vestiges of play, the swings move as if occupied and mothers calling out the names of their lost children.

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Tree Removal in Huntsville

Trees are an important part of any landscape. They add beauty, provide shade, and improve the air quality in neighborhoods. They also need proper care in order to remain healthy and functional. A professional tree removal Huntsville AL service can help keep trees looking their best and prevent damage caused by storms, high winds, or ice. They can even help prevent power interruptions by keeping trees clear of electric lines.

There are a number of factors that influence the cost of tree removal services. The size of the tree, its location on your property, and the difficulty in accessing it will all affect price. You may also need to consider the cost of removing any stumps or debris left behind after tree removal.

The climate in Alabama makes it suitable for many types of trees, including fruit trees, evergreens, shrubs, and hedges. Its warm weather also provides good conditions for a variety of flowering trees, such as peach and azalea. However, there are some diseases that can be a problem for certain species of trees, such as the spot anthracnose and septoria leaf spot.

When it comes to a tree’s health, pruning is key. It helps reduce the risk of disease, insect infestation, and other problems, and it can also increase the lifespan of a tree. A professional tree service can ensure your trees are properly pruned and trimmed, so they stay healthy and safe for years to come.

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Huntsville Stump Grinding

Don’t go out there to grind that stump all by yourself. Grinding can be dangerous and often doesn’t get all of the roots that have spread through out the subsurface. When you need a Huntsville stump grinding team make sure you hire the trained professionals at Allison Tree Service and Stump Removal. Their industry experts are fully licensed, bonded, insured, trained, and permitted to work on all types of tree removal and trimming projects from small and easy to large and complex. They are outfitted with all of the latest equipment to make sure the job is done quickly and efficiently.

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Allison Tree Services 54 Riverdale Drive Lacey’s Spring, Alabama 35754 (256) 714-0717 AND (256) 650-7194 Open 24/7 http://markallisontreeservice.com/

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