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OVER THE MOUNTAIN Journal
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Front, from left: Jeannie Dodson, Laurie Hereford and Carol de la Torre. Back: Chandler Law, Sarah Dodson, Mary Virginia Adams and Madelyn Hereford.
Christmas Tea
Birmingham Tri Deltas Celebrate the Holidays
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The Birmingham chapter of the Delta Delta Delta Fraternity celebrated the holiday season by gathering Dec. 13 for a Christmas Tea. The event was hosted by Cheryl Crane along with her daughters Anna Brook and Ella. Guests in attendance include Susie Abbott; Peggy Barnhart; Catherine, Louise and Margaret Pewitt; Allison, Anna and Madeline Ingram; Trudy and Grace Lockett; Genie and Emmie Stutts; Martha and Mary Martha Grizzle; Susan and Mary Glenn Waldrop; Leighann and Tricia Davis; Elaine McDonald; Chandler Law; Cathy and Caroline Luckie; Barbara Finch Thompson; Carol de la Torre; Elizabeth Limbaugh; Mae Mae, Caroline and Margaret Kracke; Jennifer Bennett; Anne Spurlock; Kimberly Bean; Julie and Baylee Edwards; Jeannie and Sarah Dodson; Margaret and Baily Martin; Laura Hydinger; Mary Margaret Gullage; Callie Anderson; Oliver Little; Luna Pointer Hollett; Jane Van Eaton and Caroline Milligan. ❖
Angelo-Bullard
Mary Elizabeth Angelo and Edwin Andrew Bullard were married Aug. 22 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in Birmingham. The 7 p.m. nuptial Mass was officiated by the Rev. Douglas Vu. The couple was presented with a papal blessing from his Holiness Pope Francis at the conclusion of the ceremony. A reception followed at The Club of Birmingham. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Anthony Angelo of Vestavia Hills. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Joseph John Milazzo and the late Mr. Milazzo of Vestavia Hills and Mrs. Phillip Claude Angelo and the late Mr. Angelo of Vestavia Hills. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Alvin Bullard of Florence. He is the grandson of Mrs. Walter Clyde Scott and the late Mr. Scott of Opelika and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wallace Hayes of Florence. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory duchess satin couture ball gown purchased at Bridal’s by Lori in Atlanta. The bodice was fitted with a sweetheart neckline and was set with Swarovski crystal jewels and pearl drops extending down the waist and encircling to the deep V-back. The full skirt extended into a
From left: Genoa McPhatter, Maggie Begun and Jason Kirby.
Medicinal Plantings
Camellia Garden Club Hosts Botanical Garden Archivist The Camellia Garden Club met Jan. 19 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens to hear a program presented by Jason Kirby. Kirby, a BBG archivist, presented a program titled “Kitchen Garden to Flora of the Civil War.” The group learned that many of the members’ favorite herbs were often used as medicines during America’s early history. This information was handed down generation to generation and, according to Kirby, many people today take advantage of these plants and their medicinal uses. Following the program, the members were entertained with refreshments by hostesses Carolyn Reich, Virginia McDorman, Anita Dillan, Betsy McGrath and Lisa Page. ❖
Kirkpatrick Anniversary
On Dec. 23, Don and Rusty Kirkpatrick of Homewood celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at All Saints Episcopal Church in Homewood. The Rev. Mike Cleckler officiated the ceremony, with family and the original members of the wedding party attending. After the service, a party given by the children and grandchildren of the couple was held at Vestavia Country Club in the same room in which the wedding reception was held on Dec. 23, 1965.
Joiner-Hails
Mr. and Mrs. John Andrew Joiner of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelley Elizabeth, to Edward Barrett Hails, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Troy Hails Jr. of Montgomery. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Brassell and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hudson Joiner all of Montgomery. Miss Joiner is a graduate of Mountain Brook High School and a cum laude graduate of the University of
cathedral-length train with satin and iridescent button accents. Her cathedral-length veil was designed for her by Toni Federici. It was made of ivory illusion and scattered with Swarovski crystals and ivory seed pearls. Sewn inside of the bride’s gown were her mother’s bridal garter, her new initials, and a white gold aquamarine and tanzanite pendant. She carried a cascading assorted orchid and rose bouquet. Sewn into the flowers were her maternal great grandmother’s rosary beads and her maternal grandmother’s wedding handkerchief. The bride was attended by her sister, Catherine Ann Angelo, as maid of honor. The bridesmaids wore champagne colored, floor-length, one shoulder gowns with beaded illusion on the bodice. They carried bouquets of hydrangeas and roses encircled with crystal bands. The bridesmaids were Kaley Braue; Leslie Bullard, sister of the groom; Elise Carpenter; Julia Curran; Lacey Ezekiel; Karly Gowins; Nicole Hardenkopf; Tiffany Linn; Ashleigh McClenney; Paige Niewerth; Ellen Pantazis; and Elizabeth Perrin, cousin of the bride. The groom’s father served as best man. The groomsmen were Vincent Angelo, brother of the bride; David Beasely; Bradley Bowling; John Paul Bruno and Joseph Bruno, cousins of the bride; Andrew Cibulas; Caleb Davis; Andrew Downing; Drew Hawk; Zachary Miskel; Mitchell Moorer; and John Tyler Thompson. At the reception, guests enjoyed dinner, dancing and a fireworks display. Desserts were wedding cakes, cannoli, chocolates, an Italian cookie tree and spun cotton candy. The couple left the ceremony to shakers as the groom was a former football player for the University of Alabama. The guests were treated to a visit by the ice cream truck afterward. Following a honeymoon trip to Excellence Riviera Maya, the couple live in Greenville, South Carolina. Alabama, where she received a bachelor’s degree in international finance and Spanish and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She received her juris doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law and her master of laws in international law, foreign trade and international relations from the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía in Madrid, Spain. She is employed with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. The prospective groom is the grandson of Col. and Mrs. Sam Burge Barrett and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Troy Hails all of Montgomery. Mr. Hails is a graduate of the Montgomery Academy and the University of Mississippi, where he graduated magna cum laude with bachelor’s degrees in history and political science and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi and Kappa Alpha Order. He received his juris doctor cum laude from the University of Alabama School of Law and his master of laws in maritime law with merit from the University of Southampton in Southampton, England. He is employed with Phelps Dunbar LLP in Mobile. The wedding is planned for April 2 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Rehab Reality by Jeff (Bonzo)
Everyday is Groundhog Day
We’ve all seen the movie starring Bill Murray. He has to repeat Groundhog Day over and over until he gets it right. Call me crazy, but I see a lot of that movie in addiction and alcoholism. Murray’s character is a self-centered, sarcastic and arrogant misanthrope. That might not be true of all addicts or alcoholics, but it’s more accurate than it isn’t. Drinking and drugging are two of the most selfish things a person can do. I can say this. I lived it for years. In the movie, every morning at 6:00 AM, the day repeats. The same day ... over and over again. Murray’s character has fun with it for a while. He plays tricks on people and manipulates situations, but eventually that gets old. This is what it feels like when you’re in active addiction, no matter the substance. It’s fun at first, but eventually you’re just going through the same motions over and over again. All the joy and happiness are gone. Finally, Murray’s character reevaluates himself, changes his behavior and starts engaging in the lives of those around him. Recovery is the same way. You have to get out of yourself. You have to take an honest look at yourself and you have to fix what is broken. What happens to Bill’s character when he finally does these things? The same thing that will happen to you when you seek help... the clock moves forward to a bright and beautiful future. Call us when you’re read to reset your clock.
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