By Sarah Kuper According to the American Cancer Society, there are more than 100 types of cancer diagnosed every year. Most common are breast, prostate, colon and gynecologic, but cancer can affect many parts of the body. Whether through personal or secondhand experience, it seems everyone is affected by cancer in some way. Over the Mountain teens are no different. That is … [Read more...]
In Business – and Lovin’ It: Mountain Brook Mom Owns 13 McDonald’s Stores
By Donna Cornelius Lots of moms and dads take the kids to McDonald’s for a fun and casual night out. Ashley Kaple’s family meals at the popular fast food chain are no different, except for one thing. When the Kaples go to McDonald’s, there’s a good chance she owns the store. The 34-year-old Mountain Brook resident owns 13 McDonald’s in places such as Trussville, Leeds, … [Read more...]
Autism: A Grandmother Speaks
By Donna Cornelius At first glance, you wouldn’t have noticed anything unusual about a Birmingham school’s Christmas program. The children were dressed in hand-painted holiday T-shirts and sang songs like “Jingle Bell Rock.” Teachers hovered nearby to prompt forgetful singers. In the audience, parents and grandparents craned their necks, snapped photos and applauded … [Read more...]
Worthy Heir: Spartan Golfer Is Low Medalist in Bradley Johnson Tournament
By Lee Davis Ben Fuller never met Bradley Johnson, but he completely understands the shining legacy left by the late Spain Park golf star. Johnson was one of Alabama golf’s brightest young stars when he was killed in an automobile accident March 25, 2006. His legacy is about far more than golf. People of all ages and walks of life – golfers and non-golfers alike – still tell … [Read more...]
A Feast for the Family: Saint Mark the Evangelist Church Event Is About All Things Italian
By Donna Cornelius Donna Francavilla’s Greystone home turned into a bakery on March 12. Friends and fellow church members from Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church became chefs for a day to make traditional Italian cookies called pizzelles for the church’s annual Feast of Saint Mark, set this year for April 30. During the party, volunteer bakers of almost all ages … [Read more...]