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Marengo Historical Society holds Canebrake 2006
      The Marengo County Historical Society invites you to experience Christmas Past and Present at Bluff Hall and Lyon Hall during Christmas in the Canebrake 2006. These historic antebellum houses will be decorated in period fashion with fresh cedar, smilax, berries and cane among other native naturals...
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FBC in Butler presents the Singing Tree
      The Singing Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church will be presented Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and Sunday night, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Directing the Singing Tree this year is Charles Owen of Gilbertown. The sound, lighting and technical portion of the event will be under the direction of Franklin Bon...
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Reese donates to Salvation Army
      Elaine Smith (L) accepts a donation from Antwan Hadley and Eric Williams of Reese Funeral Home in Thomasville.
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Roberts, Pilkington wed at GainesRidge
      The marriage of Rachel Roberts and Rhett Pilkington took place October 28, 2006 at 4 p.m. at the GainesRidge Dinner Club in Camden, with Rob Jackson officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mike Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Singley of Grove Hill and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pi...
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Bedwell, Bailey exchanged vows Oct. 28
      Mary Elizabeth Bedwell and Christopher Carroll Bailey IV were united in marriage on Oct. 28, 2006 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile. Officiating the 2 p.m. ceremony was the Very Rev. Michael L. Farmer. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Grady Lamar Bedwell of Ja...
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Overstreet, Williams to say vows Dec. 30
      Mr. and Mrs. George C. Overstreet of Thomasville announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth to Michael Taylor Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Williams of Thomasville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of John R. Overstreet, the late Marshall Over...
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Fuller awared DTU membership
      In October Ashley Jordan Fuller, owner and instructor of Jordan School of Dance in Grove Hill and Demopolis, was awarded a Dance Teachers United Association Membership. In order for a dance teacher to receive this membership they must be sponsored by a current member and comply with the standards i...
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MILITARY NEWS
      Army Pvt. David A. Dews has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army hist...
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Jordan holds tour of property in Marengo
      Bill Irby, Jake Harper, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Purser, John Ollison and Wendy Padgett members of the Wilcox County Chapter of the Alabama Treasure Forest attended the forestry tour on the Roy Jordan property in Marengo County on Nov. 1. The tour was sponsored by the Marengo Chapter of Alabama Treasur...
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ACE program meets today at City Hall
      The Alabama Commerce of Excellence Program is holding a Strategic Planning meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Thomasville City Hall. Everyone is invited to attend.
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SWHS Class of '39 holds reunion
By Sarah Peppenhorst
      Hello, again, and SA-ALUTE!!! to the seven ladies who assembled August 16, 2006 to celebrate the 67th graduation anniversary of Sweet Water High School Class of 1939, the four living male classmates were not able to attend this year. Since the reunion one of the men, Vivian "Bud" Blakeney passed aw...
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Big Red hero for Fulton's K-9 unit
      Fulton's K-9 unit, Big Red, was the hero for the night when he helped capture a man wanted for burglarizing two camp houses. On the evening of Nov. 20. Corporal Ron Baggett with the Clarke County Sheriff's Department saw Lewis Edward Hill walking down Old Line Road. The sheriff's department had se...
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Fire alarms reducing deaths in Alabama
      A recent study by the Alabama Department of Public Health shows that 58 lives have been saved to date through the Alabama Smoke Alarm Initiative. Residential fires peak during the months of December through February and installing and maintaining a working smoke alarm is a family's best defense for...
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Thanksgiving feast is over, but still thankful
By JoAnn Smyly Thomasville Nursing Home News
         What am I thankful for this year?    What blessings come to mind?    My dear friends and relations,    So loving and so kind. The Thanksgiving feast is over but we still have so much to be thankful for. Let us no...
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Santa Claus comes to town
      Santa Claus and his reindeer visit Thomasville in front of Forget Me Not Florist Sunday, Nov. 26 during the Christmas Open House.
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Sunny South plants pansies
      The town of Sunny South has added several pansy beds to the town square. The flowers are part of Sunny South's chosen colors, purple and gold. The gardeners for the occasion were (L-R) Naomi Carson, Viola Norwood, Myaesha Norwood, Cora Mae Norwood, Robbie Purser; seated, Izetta Martin; seated on tr...
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Community Chorus performs Friday
      Begin your holiday celebration with our performance by attending the Alabama Southern Community College Community Chorus' presentation of classical Christmas selections with orchestra and guest soloists, conducted by Leonard Raybon of Tulane University and by special invitation, Lauren Zoghby, sopr...
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Hearts are in the right place, but bad timing
By Diane Verhoeven
      DEAR DIANE: I work for a small, Internetbased company. There are 11 guys in our office, all between the ages of 24 and 33. We're like a fraternity. Many of us have known each other since high school. One of the crew, "Rufus," recently had both his legs amputated at the knee. He had been living w...
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Urinalysis tracks source of infection
By Paul G. Donohue, M.D. To Your Good Health
      DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a semi-retired RN. My doctor sent me to the lab for a urinalysis. They gave me an unsterile cup to use, and the results came back positive for bacteria. The doctor was going to start me on antibiotics. I requested a second test.
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Pine Hill Tree of Lights dedication is Dec. 7
      The 15th Annual Dedication of the Tree of Lights will be held in the lobby of the Bank of Pine Hill Thursday afternoon, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. Angels can be purchased for the tree for a minimum of $5 in memory or honor of someone. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
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Bassmasters Club to seeks new members
      Clarke County Bassmaster will start its second year of membership and is eagerly looking for new members! The club had a very successful first year and is hoping to grow and continue with another great year. If you are interested in membership call Stevie Stephens at 334-636-8137 or Kayne Phillips ...
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Dixons Mills Christmas Parade is Dec. 16
      The Dixons Mills Christmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 16 starting at 10 a.m. The parade is sponsored by Splendid Harmony Social and Savings Club and the Dixons Mills Volunteer Fire Department. The entry fee for the parade is $25.
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Research Club met Nov. 16
      The Research Club met Nov. 16 at The Garden. Hostesses for the meeting were: Ann Jeffrey, Jennie Grigg and Shirley Hodges. The speaker for the meeting was Lori Bagley, Environmental Manager for Louisiana Pacific.
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Flu Shot Clinic is Friday
      There will be a Flu and Pneumonia Shot Clinic on Dec. 1 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. (no appointment necessary) at the Clarke County Health Department. The cost for the shot is $15. No charge is on Medicare or Medicaid (must bring cards). The Clarke County Health Department is located at 140 Clark St...
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Girl Scouts are having Fall Product Sale
      The Girl Scout Troop 57 is selling candy and nuts as part of the Girl Scouts of the Deep South Council's Fall Product Sale. Chocolate Mint Trefoils, Whole Cashews, Mixed Nuts, Chocolate Pecan Caramel Supremes and Spicy Cajun Mix are available. Contact Martha at 334-636- 5540 or Michelle at 636-56...
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Church Basketball Tourney is Dec. 2
      There will be a Church Basketball Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. at Marengo High School Gymnasium in Dixons Mills. For more information contact Katrina Sewell at 334-830-0873, Shuronda Allen at 334-992-2395 or Robert Jordan at 992-2395.
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THS Class of '64 holds reunion
      The Thomasville High School Class of 1964 held it's class reunion Nov. 25. There were 17 out of 29 classmates that attended along with their senior sponsors, (seated) Natalie Harrington and Norman Loper.
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November is Adoption Awareness Month
      The Department of Human Resources (DHR) placed more than 380 children with adoptive families during Fiscal Year 2006. The agency placed 325 children with adoptive families in Fiscal 2005 and 315 in Fiscal Year 2004.
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