I saw a wasp outside my window this morning, bumping his knobby head against the glass, and I felt sorry for the little guy. He wasn’t welcome anywhere. Now, full disclosure, I myself had knocked his house off the eaves on more than one occasion. Actually, I don’t know if it was the same wasp. I’m not good with faces. Still, if it was the same wasp or his long-lost brother … [Read more...]
Juliano-Laney
Carrie Jacqueline Juliano and Randall “Brett” Laney were married May 21 at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Father Gerald Holloway and Monsignor Michael Sexton officiated the ceremony. The couple was presented with a papal blessing from Pope Francis at the conclusion of the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Paul Juliano of Mountain Brook. She is the … [Read more...]
Stoltz-Abernethy
Mrs. Jennifer Dirmann Davis of Canton, Ohio, and Mr. Glenn Andrew Stoltz Jr. of San Diego announce the engagement of their daughter, Madeline Gabrielle Stoltz, to Benton Sterling Abernethy IV, son of Mrs. Ann Boelens Abernethy of Birmingham and Mr. Benton Sterling Abernethy III of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Gerry Abney Dirmann and the … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook To Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The city of Mountain Brook will serve as the host for the 9/11 Remembrance and Patriot's Day Ceremony this Sunday. The annual event is held in conjunction with the city of Vestavia Hills and last year's host, Homewood. Rear Adm. John Natter of Hoover will serve as the keynote speaker for the ceremony. Natter served the U.S. Navy for 36 years before retiring and is currently an … [Read more...]
School-Related Issues Cited for Voters’ Ousting Two OTM Mayors
By William C. Singleton IIIEmotional, hot-button local issues toppled two Over the Mountain mayors during the recent municipal elections. A majority of voters in Hoover and Vestavia Hills came out to the polls and selected new mayors to guide their cities for the next four years. Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey was bounced by challenger Frank Brocato in his reelection bid. … [Read more...]