Ken PenhaleHelena native Ken Penhale is the president of the Shelby County Historical Society. The author of An Early History of Helena, Alabama, he is a 24-year employee of American Cast Iron Pipe Company and a member of the Helena Design Review Committee for istoric redevelopment. Martin Everse, author of The Ironworks at Brierfield and parks administrator for the Alabama Historic Ironworks Commission, has spent the past 20 years researching the industrial history of central Alabama. In Helena, Alabama, Penhale and Everse have combined their extensive knowledge of their community's past to create a unique tribute for readers of all ages to enjoy. Read More Read Less