Margaret Vaughan celebrates her 94th birthday. Courtesy photo

Hello everyone. Sure, hope things are well with you. and so hopeful for a little cooler weather soon.

Birthdays and Anniversaries: October birthday wishes include Martha Mitcham, Pam Ballard, Abi Thibado, Austen Lett, Kevin Ballard, Bill Hereford, Phillip Church, Fred Bunn, Ardis Weems, Joe Dorough, Greg Williams, Dorothy Lowery, Libby Collier, Jay Collins, Jackie Gant, Charles Garrett, Olivia Minor, Joe Littlejohn, Magan Cline, Caleb Groce and Caleb Aldridge.

Happy 14th wedding anniversary to Daniel and Jennifer Adams. Daniel is one of my grandsons. Congratulations to my granddaughter and husband, Emily and Nick Doty, who celebrated their 13th anniversary.

I had a wonderful 94th birthday. and it went on for days. First, my daughters, Annette, Deborah and Laura surprised me with a cake and goodies on Saturday, Oct. 5. Then, we celebrated again on Sunday, with more cake and ice cream. All of my children and their spouses were there. Also, in the group were my sister Ann Harmon and Fredy and Sue Snow. Fredy is Tommy’s brother, and Sue is a cousin of mine on my daddy, Willie Thomas’s side. I enjoyed seeing my children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. I always love getting together with my family.

School: The PCHS FFA is partnering with the St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation to gather supplies for families affected by Hurricane Helene. You can drop off items at the PCHS Ag Dept., Dixie Sod Farm or TriGreen. Deadline is today, Oct. 10.

Congratulations to the PCHS Band of Gold which received straight superior ratings, including the Grand Champion Award and the Duane Player Award for Most Entertaining Band at the Race Marching Festival in Talladega.

Sports: Congratulations to the PCHS JV volleyball team on being Runners Up at the Dig in the City tournament. They went 3-1 on the day, defeating Oxford to make it to the championship and falling short to Cherokee County in the championship. Players of the Tournament were Keller Perry and Ava Hathorn.

Trunk-R-Treats: Boo Bash 2024 is this Saturday, Oct. 12. I hear there are planning for thousands of participants. Be careful and have fun.

Pell City Animal Hospital’s 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat will be Friday, Oct. 25, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be candy, games and a “furry” pet costume contest. There will also be a drawing for an auto ship giveaway.

The Premier Dance Company will hold a Trunk-R-Treat on Oct. 31, from 4-7 p.m. at 4800 Cogswell Ave, Pell City. There will be games, dancing, prizes, face painting, candy and lots of spooky fun. Everyone is invited.

Ann’s 5K Run & Walk For Life benefits Ann’s New Life Pregnancy Medical Center which is a non-profit ministry located in Cropwell, Alabama. This run will be on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will begin at Ann’s at 3440 Martin Street South Suite 1, Cropwell. Website for more information and to register is: runsignup.com/Race/AL/Cropwell/AnnsNewLife5KRunWalkforLife.

Pell City’s Historic Downtown Third Thursday will be next week on Oct. 17, beginning at 11 a.m. Don’t miss specials, sales, refreshments and fun!

Alabama Extension Service is offering a Professional Loggers Management Workshop at the Pell City Municipal Complex Building on Oct. 25, from 9 .m.-3 p.m. Topics include technology in forestry and logging, First Aid, truck inspections, best management practices, and wildlife and logging. Lunch will be provided on site. PLM/ CFE credits will be available. Fee is $50. Register online at aces.edu.

Interested in bee keeping? The Alabama Extension Service is offering an online series, At Home Beekeeping, beginning on Oct. 29, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This series is free, and you can register online at www.aces.edu.

Churches: Many of the churches and other organizations are gearing up for their annual Fall Trunk-R-Treats. I will post them as I get the information. Remember they are a safe way for your kids to have fun and get lots of candy.

See you next week. Contact me on 205-338-5590 with information. Have a blessed week. You can also email info to annette_snow@yahoo.com.