Hello everyone. It is hard to believe that this year is half gone. Time passes so fast-especially for us mature folks. However, to young people, it usually passes slowly.

Happy birthday greetings to Asa Warren, Chris Venkler, Miranda Waldrop, April Andrews, Carter Alvis, Josh Manning, Jonathan Cook, Cindy Hollis Luby, Rory Cochran, Luke Carr, Abby Martin, Kensley Evans, Adam Newton, Ray Pack, Margaret Thomason, Corey Clark, Brady Hart, Devin Fields, Bryant Germany, Leah Black, Bradley Callahan, Mike Harris, Terri Kelly, Dorothy Tidwell, Virginia Tidwell, Jud Alverson, Whitney Smith, Elana Weems, Carol Chism, Amy Drinkwater, Willie Shumate, Callie Williams, Paul Miller, Alex Duck, and Briana Woolsey.

Congratulations to those having wedding anniversaries in June, including Jane and Bill Gray, Jerry and Lillian Dill, Robert and Becky Sims, Jimmy and Doris Dill Stevens, Jack and Gail Brown, and James and Melissa Craft Causey. Special blessings to those celebrating their marriages.

Congratulations to Evan Watson who signed with Millsap College to play basketball. Picture is Evan, on signing day, with one of his coaches, James “Coondog” Causey.

Pell City Panther Boys’ Basketball Camp will be held July 25-28 from 1pm-4pm at the CEPA for rising 1st-6th grades. Cost is $50. Instructors will be Coaches Jeff Smith, House, Swann, Kersh and Varsity players. Players will develop fundamental skills and receive a Panther Camp T-Shirt. Sign up now.

Looking for a Travel Basketball Summer League? Iron City Hoops is offering one for boys and girls 4th grade and up. Skills/games for elementary and middle. Games only for high school. www.ironcityhoops.com

Pell City Youth Football registration is May 9-July 1 for ages 5-12 as of Aug. 1st. Fee is $125 which includes helmet, decals, shoulder pads, socks, and game jersey. You can register at pellcity.recdesk.com. Practice begins July 11.

Have a child interested in soccer? PCHS Future Panthers 2022 Summer Soccer Mini Camp will be held on June 27-30 at the Pell City Civic Center fields with 2 sessions to choose from. This is for boys and girls who will be in grades 1-6 in Fall 2022. Cost is $75 and for more information contact Amanda.elliott@pellcityschools.net. Register at the Civic Center by June 3 to be guaranteed your t-shirt size.

The Hometown Block Party will be this Saturday, June 4th from 3-9 pm. You are invited to Downtown Pell City for a night of family fun with live music, over 100 vendors, and a kids’ block! Admission is free.

The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, & the Pell City Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Upcoming is Tuesday Jun 21st from 9-11am at 1000 Bruce Etheredge Pkwy, Pell City. It is necessary that you make an appointment. For more information, or your appointment call 256-782-8038.

Pell City Chamber Business Builder Breakfast! Networking for your business, door prizes, and special guest speaker Ken Grissom with JSU Small Business Development Center. This event is FREE, but seating is limited, and registration is required. Breakfast sponsored by Ford Meter Box. June 30, 2022 8:30 — 9:30 a.m.

Dates for the 2022 Spotlight Summer Drama Camp at the CEPA have been set, and registration is now open! July 11-22 are the dates. Register at pellcitycepa.com/camp.

Wingnuts will be back at CEPA with “Run Through the Jungle” on July 24th at 2pm. Make plans now. Don’t want to miss this tribute to America’s veterans.

Need something for the kiddos to do. The 4-H Clover Classroom is back. This is a special program series of 1-day workshops in the month of July and are open to youth ages 9-14. They do not have to be members of 4-H to participate. The fee for each class is $5. Call the Extension Office at 205-338-9416 to register and pay. Classes include Beginner Cooking, Beginner Sewing, Art, Raptors & Reptiles, Photography, and Salsa Canning.

After enjoying a hot cup of joe in the morning, what can be done with all the used coffee grounds? Throwing them away just creates extra waste to dispose of later. Instead of aiming for the trashcan, shoot straight for the garden instead. There are several creative ways to reuse coffee grounds in the garden. Not only does coffee fuel you, but it can fuel your plants as well. It can be used for mulch and compost. Coffee grounds contain nutrients essential for plant growth. These nutrients include nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. (St. Clair County Extension Newsletter). Well, who knew?

Mothers’ Day has just passed, and Fathers’ Day is coming soon, so thought this a good time for some parenting advice from Dr. Wallace. First, 10 Statements Parents Should Eliminate: 1. Because I said so. 2. What’s the matter with you? 3. Shut up! 4. You’re older, you should know better. 5. How many times have I told you…? 6. No ifs, ands, or buts, about it! 7. Now what? 8. When I was your age… 9. Now you listen to me! 10. I don’t want to hear any more about it. Wow, I know how many times I have been guilty. How about you? Now, 10 Statements You Should Say More: 1. I love you. 2. Give me a big hug. 3. You did a good job! 4. Thank you for helping. 5. Please tell me about it. 6. Yes, I’ll go to your game (with a smile). 7. You really look nice! 8. I like your new friend. 9. You make me feel good. 10. Mom and Dad are proud of you! Think it can make a difference? Give it a try. Certainly, will make you feel better and will make a change in you, which in turn will make a difference in your child.

Have a blessed and safe week and give me a call at 338-5590 with any news. You can also email to annette_snow@yahoo.com.