Betty Browner sure works hard as a Safety Patrol lady at Stone Middle School, on Governors Drive.
Hannah Troup , 5, and her Kindergarten friends at Weatherly Heights Elementary School, want to wish their sweet teacher Mrs. Skipworth a Very Happy Birthday! She's the best!
Tricia and Steve Connelly in Old Town are thrilled with the arrival in January of their new son, John. The baby boy joins his big sister, Virginia and she loves him already! Proud Huntsville Grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Hall Bryant . Congratulations!
Many of us watched the Rose Bowl parade in Pasadena, Ca. and were so proud to see the first band marching - our own Alabama A&M Marching Band. They did an outstanding job even though in bad weather, and sounded great.
We heard from our favorite bartender recently. LeeAnn Lancaster is now working at Philby's Pourhouse, located behind the Jazz Factory and owned by Kim & Tim Mardis . She says to tell her friends to come see her!
Rusty Dinwiddie , of Park Supply, is the most interesting guy to talk with. His sweet Mom, Anne Dinwiddie , lives here and at 86 is going strong! Rusty's stepdad is Dyke McCulloch and loves Huntsville's rich history. Dyke's wife Beverly takes good care of him. Rusty and his wife, Anna , are busy with their two kids Forrest , 16 and Meagan , who's 18. Anna works as office manager for Young Life and keeps them organized!
While in Philby's Pourhouse recently we met Steve Osterrieder, the very talented executive Chef at the Heritage Club. He sure knows his trivia and is one good chef!
We were so sorry to hear that Dolly Davis of Huntsville died during January. She was the mother of former astronaut Dr. Jan Davis , also of Huntsville. We send our deepest sympathy to her husband, Bryce , and their son Rev. Ronald Davis , as well as Jan. Dolly and Bryce used to go to Eunice's Country Kitchen on a regular basis, and have many friends here.
Barbara Saunders is having a birthday in late February. We just know that her sweet husband Chuck Saunders is going to do something really special for her - and she deserves it!
A friend of ours is trying to find out the name of the drug store that was located on South Side Square here in early 1900, several doors to the right of Harrison Brothers. He would love to have any information, pictures, etc. - please call Robert at 536-3690.
Joe Robinson was Huntsville's famous Shoe Shiner for many years - he worked at the Central Bank building downtown and more recently had a couple of chairs at the Amsouth Building. We were really sorry to hear that he had died, leaving many friends and associates in Huntsville. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
We were very proud to hear that Rick Jobe , of Grateful Life Community church, has been authorized to be ordained as a minister! Congratulations Rick!
John Bzdell hosted a surprise birthday party for his Dad, Stephen S. Bzdell - who turned 88 in January! Congratulations Stephen!
The sweetest couple in Huntsville have to be Ward and Betty Gateley , who own Cruise Vacation, Inc. They love Huntsville and especially Big Spring Park, and have lots of memories of this area since they moved here in 1955.
It's good to know there are romantic doctors nowadays! Dr. Ralph Dejarnatte , Jr. of Huntsville, recently took his pretty wife Lisa to Nashville for her birthday. Happy Birthday, Lisa!
A really special hello to Jean and Ron McIntosh , of Huntsville. We're thinking about you both!
Darryl Goldman and his lovely wife Linda were both looking good recently at a dinner at Bonefish. Darryl is a retired Army Chaplain and also works for Keller-Williams Realty. Linda is a Budget Analyst for the Army. They are a sure delightful couple to spend time with.
Welcome to Huntsville to Carole and Walt Donaldson. Carole's sister Cordy Fortson and brother-in-law Mark Fortson are so happy to finally have them here, from the big state of Texas!
It was great to catch up with Michael Johannes , that handsome charmer of Northrop Grumman. He was dining at 801 Franklin and having a good time with friends.
Also at 801 we talked with Bob Harrison, Madison County Commissioner. It was good to catch up with all the political news in town.
Colleen Kay , of 801 Franklin, makes beautiful quilts that are artwork - for the walls rather than the bed. Very unique!
We saw that gorgeous Wanda Harvill a week ago. She is a Realtor with GMAC Real Estate and is really fun to talk with!
Happy Birthday to Tom Gurley who turns 50 in March. His wife Donna will probably plan something special for him!
Happy Valentine's Day to all of you.
See you next month!
~Cathey
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