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Memorial service will celebrate the life of Cecil Whitmire

September 7, 2010

By Laura McAlister Journal EditorIt’s difficult to think about the Alabama Theatre without remembering Cecil Whitmire.Whether it was singing along to the tunes he played on the Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ or greeting people at the door with his hearty smile, Whitmire was the face of the Alabama. He also dedicated a good portion of his life to bringing back some of … [Read more...]

Festival Will Serve Up Greek Treats for 38th Year

September 7, 2010

 The 38th annual Greek Food Festival will be Sept. 23-25 at Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 307 19th St. South.This year’s menu will include authentic Greek dishes and homemade pastries. The Greek Market Place will have imported food, icons, fine jewelry and more. The festival also will feature a live band playing Greek music on each day of the … [Read more...]

Sept. 23, 2010 Issue

September 6, 2010

Open publication - Free publishing - More vestavia hills … [Read more...]

Hardekopf-Hefner

September 1, 2010

Sarah Marie Hardekopf and Justin Michael Hefner were married June 26 at Riverchase United Methodist Church. Dr. Buddy Gray officiated. A reception followed at Matt Jones Art Gallery.The bride is the daughter of Susan and Bill Hardekopf of Hoover. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Gaitha Trimm and the late Mr. Robert Trimm of Fayette and Mrs. Dona Hardekopf and the late Mr. … [Read more...]

Bergh-Wald

September 1, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bergh and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Raines of Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter, Melinda Marie Bergh, to Thomas Gurak Wald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Wald III of Vestavia Hills.Miss Bergh is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry May, Mrs. Jane Bergh, Mr. Marvin Raines and the late Mrs. June Raines and Mr. and Mrs. John Bird, all of Ohio.She … [Read more...]

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