Friday, August 21, 2009
Mountain Brook teacher back from tour of China
Some interesting insight into China's growth and emergence as an economic super-power in the business world, and the need for students to consider preparing for communication with this culture.
Mountain Brook teacher tours China schools, historic sites
Mountain Brook teacher tours China schools, historic sites
Labels: Alabama, Mountain Brook
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Alabama events found in Bham News
Thought this might be of interest to some of you.
SMALL GARDENS 1/24 10 a.m.-NOON. $20. Emmet O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St., Mountain Brook. Learn design techniques to bring out the best in your small garden. For more information, contact June Mays at 541-3740 or junemays@bellsouth.net. You can also guarantee a seat at this lecture by mailing a check for a ticket to June Mays, 3514 Country Club Road, AL 35213.
THE DECORATIVE VEGETABLE GARDEN 1/31 10 a.m.-NOON. $20. Emmet O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St., Mountain Brook. Learn how to grow your own vegetables in an attractive way. For more information, contact June Mays at 541-3740 or junemays@bellsouth.net. You can also guarantee a seat at this lecture by mailing a check for a ticket to June Mays, 3514 Country Club Road, AL 35213. 879-0459.
SMALL GARDENS 1/24 10 a.m.-NOON. $20. Emmet O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St., Mountain Brook. Learn design techniques to bring out the best in your small garden. For more information, contact June Mays at 541-3740 or junemays@bellsouth.net. You can also guarantee a seat at this lecture by mailing a check for a ticket to June Mays, 3514 Country Club Road, AL 35213.
THE DECORATIVE VEGETABLE GARDEN 1/31 10 a.m.-NOON. $20. Emmet O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St., Mountain Brook. Learn how to grow your own vegetables in an attractive way. For more information, contact June Mays at 541-3740 or junemays@bellsouth.net. You can also guarantee a seat at this lecture by mailing a check for a ticket to June Mays, 3514 Country Club Road, AL 35213. 879-0459.
Labels: Alabama, Crestline Village, events, Mountain Brook, things to do
Monday, January 5, 2009
Alabama police blotter
Woman Charged With Stealing From Alabama Public Television
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008 @02:58pm CST
(MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Troy King announced the arrest last night of a woman for theft of $7,500 from Alabama Public Television. Lagina Darice Brown Fulling, also known as Gina D. Brown, was arrested by special agents of the United States Marshal’s Gulf Coast Regional Task Force and taken to the Montgomery County Jail to await transport to the Jefferson County Jail. Fulling, 44, of Jefferson County, is a former employee of the Alabama Public Television Foundation.
Attorney General King’s Office presented evidence to a Jefferson County grand jury, resulting in Fulling’s indictment on September 19. Specifically, the indictment charges Fulling with one count of first-degree theft by deception, and one count of first-degree theft of property. Both counts involve theft of a check for $7,500, from AARP to Alabama Public Television.
No further information about the investigation or about Fulling’s alleged crimes other than that stated in the indictment may be released at this time.
If convicted, Fulling faces a maximum penalty of two to 20 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000 for the class B felonies.
Attorney General King commended Assistant Attorney General Ben Baxley of his Public Corruption and White Collar Crime Division and Special Agent Gene Sisson of his Investigations Division. He gave special thanks to Sergeant Michael Herren and the Mountain Brook Police Department for assistance in this case.
(This article found here: http://dothanfirst.com/content/fulltext/?cid=43471 )
Attorney General King’s Office presented evidence to a Jefferson County grand jury, resulting in Fulling’s indictment on September 19. Specifically, the indictment charges Fulling with one count of first-degree theft by deception, and one count of first-degree theft of property. Both counts involve theft of a check for $7,500, from AARP to Alabama Public Television.
No further information about the investigation or about Fulling’s alleged crimes other than that stated in the indictment may be released at this time.
If convicted, Fulling faces a maximum penalty of two to 20 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000 for the class B felonies.
Attorney General King commended Assistant Attorney General Ben Baxley of his Public Corruption and White Collar Crime Division and Special Agent Gene Sisson of his Investigations Division. He gave special thanks to Sergeant Michael Herren and the Mountain Brook Police Department for assistance in this case.
(This article found here: http://dothanfirst.com/content/fulltext/?cid=43471 )
Labels: Alabama, Jefferson County, Mountain Brook, televisions
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Local area (Birmingham Metro) Post Offices closing early
This news comes a little late, but it might save someone a trip to the post office. Most are open on Christmas Eve, but the majority are closing early. This should not come as a surprise, but you never know... after all, we're open until 6 pm. (But then we're practically always open).
Here are the hours posted:
Cahaba Heights 8:30 am - Noon
Center Point 8:30 am - Noon
Crestline Village 8:30 am - Noon
Homewood 8:30 am - Noon
South Highland 8:30 am - Noon
Eastlake 8:30 am - Noon
Ensley 8:30 am - Noon
Fairview 8:30 am - Noon
Forestdale 8:30 am - Noon
Greensprings Finance 8:30 am - Noon
Vestavia Hills Finance 8:30 am - Noon
Hoover 8:30 am - Noon
Bluff Park 8:30 am - Noon
Irondale 8:30 am - Noon
Meadowbrook 8:30 am - Noon
Midfield 8:30 am - Noon
Mountain Brook 8:30 am - Noon
Tarrant 8:30 am - Noon
North Birmingham 8:30 am - Noon
West End 8:30 am - Noon
Woodlawn 8:30 am - Noon
Main Post Office Window Unit 7:00 am – 1 pm
The Riverchase Galleria Post Office will be open until 6 pm for any late mailers out there!
Hope this helps!
Here are the hours posted:
Cahaba Heights 8:30 am - Noon
Center Point 8:30 am - Noon
Crestline Village 8:30 am - Noon
Homewood 8:30 am - Noon
South Highland 8:30 am - Noon
Eastlake 8:30 am - Noon
Ensley 8:30 am - Noon
Fairview 8:30 am - Noon
Forestdale 8:30 am - Noon
Greensprings Finance 8:30 am - Noon
Vestavia Hills Finance 8:30 am - Noon
Hoover 8:30 am - Noon
Bluff Park 8:30 am - Noon
Irondale 8:30 am - Noon
Meadowbrook 8:30 am - Noon
Midfield 8:30 am - Noon
Mountain Brook 8:30 am - Noon
Tarrant 8:30 am - Noon
North Birmingham 8:30 am - Noon
West End 8:30 am - Noon
Woodlawn 8:30 am - Noon
Main Post Office Window Unit 7:00 am – 1 pm
The Riverchase Galleria Post Office will be open until 6 pm for any late mailers out there!
Hope this helps!
Labels: Alabama, Bluff Park, Cahaba Heights, Crestline Village, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills
Brooke Kelly of Leeds to represent Alabama at gymnastic "Nationals" in Orlando, Florida
Taken verbatim from http://www.theleedsnews.net/features/local_story_358145855.html?keyword=secondarystory
Local gymnast to take part in national competition
Staff Report/The Leeds News
Brooke Kelly resides in Leeds and competes for The Mountain Brook Gymnastics Team. She is the daughter of Karen Kelly and the late Kenny Kelly. Proud grandparents include MaryBeth Wingard, Sherwood, Mitzi and Dr. Bill Kelly. Sisters are Brittany and Alyson.
Brooke is only 12 but already has high hopes and dreams of being on the 2016 United State Woman's Olympic Gymnastics Team. She will represent Alabama at “Nationals” in Orlando, Fla., on January 3.
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Congratulations to Brooke, wishing her success in Orlando!
Local gymnast to take part in national competition
Staff Report/The Leeds News
Brooke Kelly resides in Leeds and competes for The Mountain Brook Gymnastics Team. She is the daughter of Karen Kelly and the late Kenny Kelly. Proud grandparents include MaryBeth Wingard, Sherwood, Mitzi and Dr. Bill Kelly. Sisters are Brittany and Alyson.
Brooke is only 12 but already has high hopes and dreams of being on the 2016 United State Woman's Olympic Gymnastics Team. She will represent Alabama at “Nationals” in Orlando, Fla., on January 3.
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Congratulations to Brooke, wishing her success in Orlando!
Labels: Alabama, Leeds, Mountain Brook
Friday, December 12, 2008
Christmas book features Alabama authors
On Friday, December 12th, eight Alabama authors will read their submissions to Christmas is a Season! 2008. This is a collection of stories about Christmas, most of which are from Alabama authors. I believe it's also printed in Alabama.
The Dec. 12th reading (and signing) will be at Jonathan Benton Booksellers in Mountain Brook Village. There's also another session scheduled from noon-1 p.m. at Little Professor bookstore in Homewood.
The Dec. 12th reading (and signing) will be at Jonathan Benton Booksellers in Mountain Brook Village. There's also another session scheduled from noon-1 p.m. at Little Professor bookstore in Homewood.
Labels: Alabama, events, Homewood, Mountain Brook, things to do
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Congratulations to top Alabama schools
In U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Schools" issue, several 54 Alabama schools were highly ranked for "college readiness" in a study of schools in the U.S.
Loveless Magnet High School of Montgomery got a gold medal, which means they were in the top 100 schools in the college readiness index.
Mountain Brook High School, Vestavia Hills High School and Grissom High School received silver medal scores. This means they're in the group of schools that ranked in the top 504 positions below the gold medal schools.
There were 50 other Alabama schools that received bronze medal scores, a tier below silver that contains a group of 1,321 schools.
Service Care congratulates these top Alabama schools and hopes we see even more school excellence in the future.
Loveless Magnet High School of Montgomery got a gold medal, which means they were in the top 100 schools in the college readiness index.
Mountain Brook High School, Vestavia Hills High School and Grissom High School received silver medal scores. This means they're in the group of schools that ranked in the top 504 positions below the gold medal schools.
There were 50 other Alabama schools that received bronze medal scores, a tier below silver that contains a group of 1,321 schools.
Service Care congratulates these top Alabama schools and hopes we see even more school excellence in the future.
Labels: Alabama, Mountain Brook, Service Care, Vestavia Hills
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Birmingham News reports: Birmingham metro area residents doing better than nationwide averages
According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, 77 percent of cities and towns with more than 20,000 people had income drops since 2000. Not so for Birmingham metro.
"None of the eight cities in metro Birmingham with populations of more than 20,000 had a decline. They saw increases between 9 percent and 26 percent, according to a Birmingham News analysis of the Census data, collected from 2005 to 2007. " These included Birmingham, Homewood, Hoover, Bessemer, Mountain Brook, Pelham and Vestavia Hills and others.
I think we're doing something right.
"None of the eight cities in metro Birmingham with populations of more than 20,000 had a decline. They saw increases between 9 percent and 26 percent, according to a Birmingham News analysis of the Census data, collected from 2005 to 2007. " These included Birmingham, Homewood, Hoover, Bessemer, Mountain Brook, Pelham and Vestavia Hills and others.
I think we're doing something right.
Labels: Alabama, Bessemer, Birmingham, Homewood, Hoover, Mountain Brook, Pelham, Vestavia Hills
Monday, December 8, 2008
Alabama School of Fine Arts - Concerto Delle Donna
Enjoy this free Holiday music program from the Alabama School of Fine Arts, this Saturday (December 13th, at 11:00 AM).
It's at the Whole Foods Market at 3100 Cahaba Village Plaza, Mountain Brook 35243. Kids are welcome, and it's handicap accessible.
Call (205) 252-9241 or go to http://www.asfa.k12.al.us for more info.
Did I mention it's free? C'mon, what else are you doing? Support these talented students, and enjoy yourself.
It's at the Whole Foods Market at 3100 Cahaba Village Plaza, Mountain Brook 35243. Kids are welcome, and it's handicap accessible.
Call (205) 252-9241 or go to http://www.asfa.k12.al.us for more info.
Did I mention it's free? C'mon, what else are you doing? Support these talented students, and enjoy yourself.
Labels: Alabama, events, Mountain Brook, things to do
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