By Annie Howard Hoover’s turning 50, and it has big plans to celebrate. Last week at Hoover-Randle Home & Gardens, Mayor Frank Brocato announced upcoming anniversary events. On April 29 at Veterans Park, Celebrate Hoover Day returns. Guests can look forward to the classic giant apple pie, activities for all ages, live entertainment and the yearly Veterans Dedication … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Fine-Tuning Community Spaces Master Plan
By Emily Williams After developing a master plan for the city’s recreation facilities, the Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Department has decided to think bigger. Headlining the department’s new Community Spaces Plan are the re-development of Wald Park and the potential development of a community center. At the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce’s March luncheon, former … [Read more...]
Driving Thru Life
Selling a car is like saying goodbye to an old friend. Granted, some cars haven't been very good friends – gas guzzling, sticky transmissions, a tendency to pull left into oncoming traffic – but our car had been exemplary, taking us back and forth across the country in carefree comfort. It had seen nine states and outlived three sets of luggage. It had been a trooper. Still, it … [Read more...]
Bates-Vinson
Mr. and Mrs. Walter William Bates of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Brooke Bates, to Christopher Eric Vinson, son of Mrs. Edward Malvin Blanks and Mr. Don Carlos Vinson of Alexander City. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Eugene Casey Brock and the late Mr. Eugene Casey Brock of Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett David Bates III and … [Read more...]
Estess-Blackmon
Mary Claire Estess and David Kenneth Blackmon were married Jan. 7 at Brookwood Baptist Church. The 6 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Dr. Jim Barnette. A reception followed at The Club. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Elton Estess Jr. of Mountain Brook. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Glenn Elton Estess Sr. of Birmingham and the late Mr. Estess, the late Mrs. … [Read more...]