Well, Spring Break is over. I hope you had a great week.

Special birthday wishes to my youngest daughter, Lisa Dobbs, who lives in Milton, FL. She who will celebrate her birthday on April 13th. She is not close by but is always close in my heart. Also, special birthday wishes to my grandson, Eli Vaughan and to my grandson-in-law, Nick Doty. Happy birthday to others, including Dennis Goodgame, Steve Polk, April Donohoo, April Abel, Nick Nixon, Jimmy Cagle, Prissy Patterson Caufield, Susan Cornett Pearson, Andrea Thomas, Jeri Hudgel, Barbara Brooks, Connie Millican, Denise Jernigan, Paula Lett, Jason Mitcham, Noelle Amanda Tuck, Gunner Jacob Patterson, and Carla Slovensky.

Daniel, Jennifer, Asher, and Gage Adams (my grandson and family) spent Spring Break at the beach. They reported that they had wonderful family time. I am sure that many others spent the time busy at home, or at the beach or mountains. Let me know so I can report in next article.

We had a long overdue Thomas Reunion (Willie and Hazel) at the PCFUMC Beacon on Saturday, April 2nd. There were 57 family members in attendance with lots of food and fellowship. My brother, Donald, along with his wife, Rachel, and children Vaughn and Anita, Bill, and Ben and Michelle with their children. My sister, Ann Harmon, was there with her son Bart and daughter-in-law, Holly, along with several of Ann’s grandchildren and great grandchildren. My sister-in-law, Jackie represented our late brother, Eddie, along with her children, Alan and Melinda and husband, Jim, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Most of my children came, Annette and Tommy, Deborah and Mike, Laura and Ricky, and Tommy. My granddaughter, Kayla and her husband, Beaux were there. My grandson, Jeremy and wife, Heather, and children Anna Beth and Sam were also there. We also had family from my daddy’s brother, Oscar’s, family there and that made it even more special. We so appreciated that Sue (Thomas) and Fredy Snow, Barbara (Thomas) and Billy Abel, Katanna, and Al Mickle with children Truly, and Trevor were able to join us. Hopefully, we can it again soon.

A few weekends ago, my daughter Annette drove myself and my sister Ann to Haleyville for a cousin’s birthday party. Mark is a child with downs syndrome, and we celebrated his 62nd birthday with a group of about 50 family members. Mark’s parents, my aunt and uncle, Betty and LV McNutt, have been holding annual birthday parties for him as long as I can remember. This was a fun day with lots of food and fellowship, which also served as a Pounder/McNutt reunion. We have certainly enjoyed these few weeks of family love.

Pell City High School will be having it’s Junior Senior Prom “Hollywood Nights” on April 23rd at the Trussville Civic Center. Tickets went on sale at the school this week. Check the PCHS website for updates and information on appropriate formal wear.

It’s time for seniors to be applying for those college scholarships. There are many listed on the PCHS website. Go to the PCHS Facebook page and check them out.

Congratulations to PCHS student, J’Kaylen Swain, for being selected to become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.

Pell City Panthers Baseball and Lady Panthers Softball teams are still going strong.

Holy Week Worship Services will be April 11-15 at the Pell City First United Methodist Church. Services will be at noon followed by lunch. Monday’s speaker will be Rev. John Thweatt (First Baptist Church). Tuesday’s speaker will be Rev. Donald Gover (Life Family Worship Center). Wednesday’s speaker will be Rev. Greg Hand (Grace Chapel of Eden). Thursday’s speaker will be Rev. Bill Lucas (Our Lady of the Lake). Friday’s speaker will be Rev. Dr. Rachel Gonia (First United Methodist Church). Maundy Thursday service will be at the church on April 14th at 6pm. Good Friday Service will be April 15th at the church at 6pm.

The PCFUMC will have its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 9th from 10-noon in the Fellowship Hall Parking Lot. There will be egg hunts, crafts, games, hotdogs, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Victory Church will have its annual Balloon Drop on Sunday, April 10. Easter services will be Saturday, April 16th at 6:30pm, Sunday, April 17th at 9:15 & 10:30. Then on April 24th, all who attend will be treated to Dream Cakes. All are invited and welcome.

The Pell City Garden Club is having its annual plant sale on Friday, April 15 (1-5 pm) and Saturday, April 16 (9-3) at the Pell City Rec Hall, 405 19th St. South.

Red Hill Farms is presenting Hometown Spring Festival on April 8th and 9th from 9am – 5pm. There will be arts & crafts vendors, food vendors, Easter bunny (Sat. the 9th from 12-4 pm), ‘Cowboy Up for Tanner” Horseback Rides with all proceeds donated to the Carleton family, and much more. Come out and enjoy.

Send news by calling me at 205-338-7746 or email to annette_snow@yahoo.com.