It was great to talk with Judge Danny Banks recently while he was shopping at Lewter's Hardware. That man gets better looking every day.
Carolyn Tidmore, of Sanders Cleaners, is sure proud of her beautiful grandchildren. Alysa is 6, Kyle is 5, and Olivia is 2. She says they are so much fun to be around.
We were sorry to learn of the death of Ruth Bell Mitchell . We send our deepest sympathy to her husband Glenn and their family.
Another friend who is ailing is Fred Webster , who's 63 years old. His Mom Helen , 86, is still able to drive to be with him. They have many friends and family who love Fred and are all pulling for him.
Jeremy Woods , only 21, is now serving in Iraq for his second tour. We send our love to him and are so proud of all of our soldiers. His Mom, Donna Smith of New Market, can't wait until he is home again.
We met the sweetest couple recently. Ralph & Betty Harvey stopped by to see us, they told us they've lived here for 30 years and don't want to be anywhere else.
A special Happy April Birthday to our dear friend Cheryl Tribble , of Woodstock, GA.
We recently saw our good friends Terry and Kim Davis at Bonefish Grill. Terry is running for Superintendent of Education for Madison County. He's a good man and we know he will do a great job.
Bob and Carolyn Nathan stopped by for a visit recently - they are the most interesting people and we love catching up with them.
You can't find a nicer person than Jennifer Dugan, who works at Colonial Bank. She always has the most beautiful smile on her face, and just makes you feel good you came in that day.
Helen Riser is sure proud of her family - children George Riser, Jr., Diana Riser, and Leisa Teed ; as well as grandkids Brian Teed, 16 & Alan Teed , 14 . Dad is Jim Teed , of SAIC.
Dave Smith, fiancé of Sherri Williams of Pleasures, had a 38th birthday bash recently, hosted by Sherri. Happy Birthday, Dave.
It was good to spend some time with Myrtle Butler and Violett Layne recently. Even though Myrtle is the Mom, these ladies look like sisters.
Charles Cantrell sure misses Huntsville. He left here in the late 70's and lives in Greenville, TX. He says he's never forgotten Huntsville and her people.
Has anyone else noticed how much Wes Savage , of Moss Valley Railroad, looks like Taylor Hicks - the American Idol finalist? He could be his twin.
Sherry Lewis is sure proud of her exotic animals she cares for at Old MacDonald's Petting Zoo between Huntsville and Scottsboro. Kids love petting all the animals and grandparents are getting into it too.
Florence Tier had a good birthday celebration at Redstone Village recently - she is a real sweetheart.
Steve Stokes of Southern Home and Hearth has so many interesting stories about Huntsville and it's history - he could write a book. Carol Christopher, who also works with Steve, has won awards for her delicious recipes and will be featured soon in our recipe section.
Hank Miller 's wife Judy had a really bad fall recently and is recuperating with the help of her sweet husband, who's President of the Golden K Kiwanis. We're thinking about you, Judy.
We were saddened to hear of the death of Mary Ann Hall , wife of Albert Hall and mom to Lynda Hall , our Tax Collector. Mary Ann worked as a Registered nurse at Huntsville Hospital for 30 years. We know she has many friends and family who will miss her, and we send our condolences to them.
Ann Price continues to improve a bit and loves visitors. We love you Ann and know you enjoy seeing your sweet niece Gale Nichols .
Johnny Johnston spoke before a packed house recently at Carlton Cove and two people he really enjoyed meeting were John and Doris Martin , residents there.
It was good to see Curtis Parcus - he is staying busy non-stop these days, with the upcoming opening of his new restaurant on Pratt Avenue - Dallas Mill Deli.
Sam Dodsworth , owner of Coppertop Bar & Grille on Oakwood, had a March birthday and we send best wishes to her.
Also recently we caught up with Frankie Glassco , co-publisher of the Valley Planet. She is one hard-working lady and we are proud of the job they are doing.
We saw that handsome Emmett Boylan and he told us he's moving - into Redstone Village independent living.
Well, that's about all for this month. Just remember how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place as Huntsville, Alabama.
~Cathey
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