By Kaitlin Candelaria Niki Sepsas has been on the adventure of a lifetime for more than 30 years. Some days you might find him mountain climbing at Mount Kilimanjaro, and others you may find him wearing a tuxedo on a cruise ship or dragging a canoe through the mud in the Amazon. Sepsas, a Birmingham native, has been working as a tour guide since the 1970s. He spends about … [Read more...]
New Book Honors the Rev. John Claypool
By Emily Williams Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church and Carolyn Sloss Ratliff recently published “Life is Gift, Remembrances of John Rowan Claypool IV” to honor the life and work of the late Rev. John Claypool. “He had such a gentle soul and he really cared about who was standing in front of him, whether he was just meeting or had known them for many years,” Ratliff said. After … [Read more...]
Liberator Legends: Chalker Plays Role of WWII Liberator in Holocaust Memorial
By Deborah Layman Birmingham actor Sam Chalker has played many roles in his 60 years on the stage, but his most recent role gave him the opportunity to meet the man whose life he was portraying. As part of the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center’s annual “L’Chaim” (to life) event last month, Chalker was one of two members of The Seasoned Performers who told the stories of … [Read more...]
Council to Vote on Altadena Proposal
By Ana Good As the Vestavia Hills City Council nears decision time on whether to rezone and annex the former Altadena Country Club property, work continues behind the scenes to put the final touches on plan details. The vote will be held Sept. 28, months after the city first announced its interest in the property and following a lengthy planning commission meeting in which … [Read more...]
First Responders Remember 9/11
By Emily Williams Officials from Hoover gathered in the garage at Fire Station No. 2 the morning of Sept. 11 to pay homage to those who served during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. “First responders around the world are holding similar ceremonies as we speak,” said Hoover Fire Department Executive Officer Rusty Lowe, who led the ceremony. “They are sending the message with us … [Read more...]