On Monday evening my husband, Nathan and I attended the Celebration of Survivors of Cancer dinner at the First United Methodist Church in Hartselle. The dinner was for survivors, caregivers and invited guest.

I would like to say thank you so much for your hard work to the 2012 Survivor Celebrate Committee: Elaine Balch, chairperson, Lori Knox, co-chair, Dana Davis, Lisa Demastus, Diedrah English, Shawna Fincher, Myra Garrett, Tara Hamlett, Ginger McComb, Jane McCutch-eon, Jenny McFee, Tasha McKee, Mary Morrow, Marla Odom, Tonya Parker, Sonya Preuitt and Peggy Reynolds. Also thank you to the many sponsors, donors, and supporters: Dr. Michael Newman, Cadence Bank, Peoples Bank, McCutcheon Heating and Air Conditioning Service, Diamond Pro Painting, Gilchrist Pharmacy, Inc., Hartselle Gymnastics, Phillips Accounting and Tax Service, Superior Steel Supply Southeast, Bee Hive Bath House, Hartselle Sporting Goods, The Freight House, Oh! Bryan’s Steakhouse, Cracker Barrel, Hartselle, Hartselle First United Methodist Church, Ara-mark Uniform Services, Chick-Fil-A, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Domino’s Pizza, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Hartselle, PaPa John’s Pizza, Hartselle, Pepsi Cola Bottling Company, Hart-selle High School Performers, Hartselle High School Ambass-adors.

Thank you to the ladies of First Christian Church of Hartselle for providing such delicious desserts. A special thank you to all the teams and individuals who provided center pieces for the tables. There was a lot of hard work that went into this dinner, again thank you so much for this special evening.

Happy birthday wishes go out this week to: Drew Clemons and Tom Robinson. both on April 23, Kody Vest on April 25, Whitney Cheviot and Milton Montgomery, both on April 26, Christy Pratt and Carli Montgomery, both on April 27, Larry Dean on April 28 and Nathan Pratt on April 29.

Happy Anniversary to Kenneth and Tammy Robbins, on April 28.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Tommy Thompson.