Margaret Katherine Vickers and Caleb Allen Schmidt were married May 21 at Canterbury United Methodist Church. Rev. Sam williams officiated.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Vickers of Birmingham. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Chuck Schmidt of Northport.The bride was given in marriage by her father. Matrons of honor were, sisters of the bride, Lelie … [Read more...]
Second Time Around
By Matthew Terwilliger Journal InternFor the second time in three years, volunteers from Vestavia Hills have given Michelle Hunt and her family an opportunity she otherwise couldn't afford: a house of her own.Michelle, along with many others in Birmingham’s North Smithfield neighborhood, lost her home to the April 27 tornados that tore through the area. After the … [Read more...]
Portable Pet Care
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorAfter running their practice in a small office for more than 20 years, Dr. Hugh Washington and wife Patti decided it was time to hit the road – literally.About a year ago, the team – Hugh is a veterinarian and Patti a pet groomer – decided to get rid of their Hoover office and trade it in for a van full time. Instead of patients coming … [Read more...]
Building BRIDGES
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorA childhood illness can take its toll on the entire family. Dr. David Askenazi knows. He’s fortunate that his own three children are healthy, but those he spends time with on a daily basis as an assistant professor of pediatrics with Children’s Hospital Division of Nephrology and Transplantation aren’t so lucky.David’s patients come … [Read more...]
Fourth Is Full Of Fun Events
Fourth Is Full Of Fun EventsThe calendar is crowded with events celebrating Independence Day, from fireworks to family-friendly gatherings:The 30th annual "I Love America" Summer Celebration Series will kick off its first event June 30 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event is hosted by the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation … [Read more...]