By Anne RuisiBruno Montessori Academy’s popular theater program is rising to a new level with the addition of two seasoned actors to work with students in first through eighth grades.Rachel Burttram is the school’s new full-time drama teacher and her husband, Brendan Powers, is assisting. They are veteran performers and members of Actor’s Equity Association, the stage … [Read more...]
Party for Hope: American Cancer Society Planning Hope Gala for Aug. 26
The American Cancer Society’s 43rd annual Hope Gala will take on a French theme this year when it is held Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.This year’s gala co-chairs – Jodi Benck, Jane Huston Crommelin and Anne Liles (left, from left) – are planning the French-themed evening to include a seated dinner, silent and live auctions and a band party to follow. This year’s … [Read more...]
‘Signature Park’: Groundbreaking Kicks Off Jemison Trail Project
By June MathewsA groundbreaking ceremony on June 27 officially marked the beginning of a $2.7 million project to make improvements to Jemison Trail. The cost will be shared by the city of Mountain Brook, the Friends of Jemison Park and other donors. City leaders have allocated $1.4 million over the next three years to the project. The Friends of Jemison … [Read more...]
Family Man: Legion FC President Heaps Relishes Being a Dad to His Athletic Children
By Rubin E. GrantAs has become his Father’s Day tradition, Jay Heaps will go into the kitchen Sunday and make fondue to go with the goodies his wife, Danielle, prepares.“I grew up with fondue,” Heaps said. “I love it.”His wife is glad he does because otherwise the cooking is left up to her. “He doesn’t cook any other time,” she quipped.While fondue is … [Read more...]
‘College With No Regrets’: Simmons’ Latest Book Offers Advice for Students Heading to College
By Rubin E. GrantRichard E. Simmons III had a front-row seat to college life for the past decade as he put three children through school.What he saw provided the inspiration for his latest book: “College With No Regrets – Wisdom for the Journey.”“I witnessed all kinds of issues young people have to deal with that I didn’t have to deal with when I was in college,” … [Read more...]