By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerDavid Millhouse’s volunteer duties at the annual Beaux Arts Krewe Ball usually are behind the scenes.But this year, he’ll be front and center when he reigns as king at the Krewe’s 47th annual event, set for Feb. 28 at Birmingham’s Boutwell Auditorium.Like most other Krewe members, Millhouse is accustomed to pitching … [Read more...]
Chamber Honors, Remembers Katherine McTyeire
The life and work of a pioneering Mountain Brook businesswoman were honored last month at the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce's fourth annual luncheon.Family members of the late Katherine McTyeire were on hand at the January event to accept the Robert S. Jemison Visionary Award on her behalf.The Jemison Award is given by the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce each … [Read more...]
A Plugged-in Plot: Teachers’ Book Illustrates Digital Age Dilemma
A Hoover teacher and his wife have penned a book about what children might be missing because they are glued to their digital devices.Blake Gilchrist, a physical education teacher at Riverchase Elementary School, and Erin Gilchrist, a teacher in Trussville, recently held a book signing for their book "T.J. Put Your Phone Away."Scores of students, faculty, staff and … [Read more...]
Thomas-Wilson
Thomas-WilsonMr. and Mrs. Ricky Wayne Thomas of Vestavia Hills announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Grace Thomas, to Samuel Hayes Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Ray Wilson of Vestavia Hills.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. John Wayne Thomas of Cropwell and the late Mrs. John Wayne Thomas and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold Eustace Owen of … [Read more...]
Jacobson-Thomas
Jacobson-ThomasMr. and Mrs. Bradley Arlen Jacobson of Paradise, Calif., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Suzanne Jacobson, to Christopher Owen Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Wayne Thomas of Vestavia Hills.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Brasel of Paradise and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Morrison of Chico, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. … [Read more...]