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Rikard's Mill to make syrup Nov. 4
     A 19th century restored mule-driven cane mill and furnace will again be making syrup as in olden days at Rikard's Mill on Saturday, Nov. 4. The syrup-making will begin at 9 a.m., with Monroe County Heritage Museum Volunteers manning the furnace, and the Museum Mule Mac will be grinding.
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Pioneer Day at Clarke County Museum Nov. 11
     A variety of old-fashioned fun is scheduled for the Clarke County Museum's Sixth Annual Pioneer Day Saturday, Nov. 11. The free event, held on the Museum grounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature locals and others from across the state demonstrating what life was like for this area's early settle
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Rush, Bender to exchange vows
     Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rush of Pine Hill announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth June to Adam Davis Bender, son of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Bender of Kimbrough.
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Anderson celebrates 90th
     Melba Anderson (middle sitting) celebrated her 90th birthday with many friends and relatives Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Thomasville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Standing (L-R) are her nieces and nephews, Gene Davis, Betty Davis, Dot Scarbrough, Jean Marie Davis and George Davis.
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Rocking at T'ville Nursing Home
By JoAnn SmylyThomasville Nursing Home News
     If you receive a faith that's strong, Pass it on to those who long,
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ARTC to hold Leadership Program
     The Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging (ATRC AAA), in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS) and the University of West Alabama (UWA), is seeking Senior Volunteers for participation in their Winter 2007 Leadership Institute Program from Choctaw, Cla
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Foster to be on radio series
     Two songs written and recorded by Cydney Molloy Foster will be featured on the radio series "Country Legends in the Making" hosted by Dixie Vornbrock. The show is carried in syndication by over 400 AM and FM radio stations worldwide, and is featured on the European CMA radio station three times a we
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One big potato
     Shelton Smith (middle) and his grandchildren Chris Phillips (R) and Alyssa Phillips grew this 25 inch sweet potato.
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Worthwhile Club met Oct. 11
     The monthly meeting of the Worthwhile Club was held on Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. in the club room. There were 21 members present and one guest, Mary English. Lora Horn was welcomed as a new member. Louise McApline led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Lord's Prayer, led by Betty Davis, was used as the devoti
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Military News
Brown graduates from basic training
     Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Sonderia T. Brown has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
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Butlerfest planned for this weekend
     The City of Butler is off and running with their 3rd Annual Butlerfest/Memphis In May Sanctioned Event.
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Pine Hill VFD to sell BBQ
     The Pine Hill Volunteer Fire Department will be holding their annual BBQ sale on Nov. 3. The sale will start at approximately 7 p.m. at the Pine Hill City Hall. All sales and donations will go to support the fire department. If you have any questions contact one of your local firefighters.
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Jackson Fall Festival
     The annual Jackson Fall Festival is Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will feature plenty of craft booths and food vendors in the downtown area.
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Pine Hill quilt drawing
     This quilt in Pine Hill City Hall is being raffled off, and the proceed will go to aid the Pine Hill Police Auxiliary. Drawing will be held Dec. 4.
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The circus comes to town
     The Carson & Barnes Circus set up for two shows in Thomasville Sunday, thrilling the crowd with acrobatic stunts and trained animal routines.
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Grove Hill gets CDBG grant
     Grove Hill senior citizens applauded the news last week that the Town of Grove Hill has been approved to receive a Community Development Block Grant for $250,000.
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Extra weight a turn-off
DEAR DIANEBy Diane Verhoven
     DEAR DIANE: I am so heartbroken. My husband of six years, "Leon," has not touched me in more than three years. I have tried to initiate lovemaking with him, but he refuses.
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Special breads for fall
COMFORT FOODS -- Made Fast and Healthy!By Healthy Exchanges
     Harvest Home Nothing says fall like apples and warm, homemade bread!
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Political collectibles are hot
COLLECTINGBy Larry Cox
     Q: Can you tell me the value of a Republican textbook that was published during the campaign of 1902? -- Dolores, Platteville, Wisc.
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Alabama's hunters help feed the hungry
     As the 2006-07 deer season opens, hunters are encouraged to provide food to needy families by participating in Hunters Helping the Hungry. The Hunters Helping the Hungry program provides thousands of pounds of ground venison to area food banks. Food banks then donate the processed venison to help fe
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Strange but true
STRANGE BUT TRUEBy Samantha Weaver
     It was Bennett Alfred Cerf, co-founder of the Random House publishing company, who defined good manners as "the noise you don't make when you're eating soup."
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Trivia Test
TRIVIA TESTBy Fifi Rodriguez
     1. GEOGRAPHY: What U.S. state is bordered on the north and west by the states of Montana and Idaho?
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Ghost Walk 2006
     Darnell and Scott Lewis received the first place award for best scarecrow. The scarecrow competition was sponsored by the Arts Council of Thomasville and the Downtown Merchants Association. photo by sissy agee
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