A cookout was held on Saturday at the home of Jacob and Ashley Daugette in honor of Ashley’s birthday. Attending were Vickey and Julie Daugette, Jack, Blake and Faith Kemp, Jeannie, Jacob and Jaden Moore, Tommy Hayes and Robert Johnson.

The Lady Patriots 12 and under softball team was treated to a party at the home of Lauren McKey on Saturday afternoon. The girls enjoyed swimming, good food and fellowship. They all had a lot of fun during the season. Thanks go out to their coaches, Alex Kent and Jennifer Hayes, scorekeeper Jenny Dean and dugout helpers and parents. A special thanks to Mike and Pam McKey for hosting the party.

Prayers and love go out to Doris Powers, Wanda Taylor, Paul Dunaway and Gene Callahan.

Vickey Daugette visited at the home of Nancy Morrow on Friday.

A gospel singing will be held at Somerville Assembly on July 9 at 6 p.m. Guest singers will be Glen Charles “Dinky” Free and Freddie Childs. For those of you who don’t know them, they sing bluegrass gospel. Pastor Jacob Daugette and the congregation invite you to attend.

A Bible study is being held each Friday evening at the former Somerville fire station, located next to the town hall. Services begin at 6 p.m.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Jennifer Hayes.

Jennifer and Tommy Hayes, Julie Daugette and Jeannie, Jacob and Jaden Moore dined out last week.

The Cotaco cheerleaders are working really hard at “monster” every week.

Be thankful that gas prices are finally starting to come down.

The Cotaco Tomahawk T-ball baseball team enjoyed a party at Union Church of Christ, hosted by Coach Larkin. They enjoyed good food, blowing bubbles and having fun.

Somerville Baptist Church is having vacation Bible school this week from 9 a.m. until noon.

The Kings Messengers Quartet and Friendship Quartet will be singing at Shiloh Baptist Church Sat., July 23, at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Prayers and sympathy go out to the family and friends of Terry White who lost her life in an automobile accident last week.

Cotaco residents held a meeting concerning installing a storm shelter in the area Saturday morning.

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July. Just remember why we celebrate this holiday.

Congratulations go out to Jacob Daugette on starting a new job this week with Toyota. He will continue to run his garage door business on weekends and evenings.

Everyone have a blessed week. Call me with your news items at 256-621-0292.