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Arbor Day Foundation Offers Free Pruning Guide
      Those who care about trees will find advice on pruning and related topics in The National Arbor Day Foundation's free booklet, "How To Prune Young Shade Trees." From pruning in the early years of a tree's life, to learning how to strengthen trees by removing branches, this illustrated, easy-to-fol...
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Clothing those in need
      Edith Ruffin with the Pine Hill Food Bank oversees a clothing giveaway at Pine Hill City Hall Wednesday morning. The food bank has had a handful of clothing donations since its opening less than a year ago. More than 200 people were served at the last session.
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Standoff ends peacefully in Grove Hill
      A standoff with a 21-year-old Grove Hill man ended peacefully early Saturday morning after gunshots were fired. Chief Deputy Vergil Chapman explained that family members were looking for Jon Keegan Hamilton and Clarke County Sheriff's Deputies Rob Bost and Frankie Crawford agreed to help.
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Rowden to wed Conner on June 16
      George and Velma Rowden of Thomasville are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kristina Dominique to Marcus Conner, son of John and Anne Conner of Thomasville.
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Hamilton-Gaston plan June 9 wedding
      Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hamilton of Pine Hill are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jaime Hamilton to Oary Gaston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gaston of Frisco City. Jaime is the granddaughter of Ken and Zettie Bridges of Pine Hill and the late Clyde Pope.
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Sims-Spencer plan June 16 wedding
      Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Earl Sims, Senior of Camden announce the engagement of their daughter, Joanna Leigh, to Danny Oneal Spencer, son of Mrs. Diane Johnson Spencer of Clanton and Mr. Clayton Edwin Spencer of Billingsley. The bride-to be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Keith Jackson o...
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Bouler-Howard hold June 2 wedding
      Patricia and Johnnie E. Lewis of Dixons Mills are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Bobbie Bouler to Charlie Howard, son of Willie A.
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BIRTHS
      Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Flora (nee Charlie Casteel) of Thomaville announce the birth of their daughter, Braylee Rhea, born April 24, 2007 at Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital in Demopolis. She weighed 6 pounds and was 18 1/2 inches long.
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Hepstall to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
      Bryant and Vennelle Hepstall will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, June 2, in the fellowship hall of Friendship Baptist Church in Vineland from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be hosted by family and friends. The couple request no gifts, please.
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Summer library program starts June 7
      Super sleuths and daring detectives are invited to join "Get a Clue @ Your Library" at the Thomasville Public Library! The 2007 Summer Library Program begins June 7th and ends July 13th. It is open to children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grades.
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SWAMC Auxillary treated
      Southwest Alabama Medical Center (SWAMC) Auxiliary is treated to a Day of Fun, Food, and Massage Therapy by Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Bierschenk.
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Pine Hill High School Class of 67 holds reunion
      Sixteen members of Pine Hill High School Class of 1967 celebrated their 40th class reunion at Charlotte and Harold Wayne Leonard's, in Vineland, on Saturday, May 19.
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Worthwhile Club news
      The Worthwhile Club held its meeting on May 9, at 2:00 p.m. in the clubroom. Hostesses for the meeting were Jane Eriksen, Betty Harris, Helen Megginson and Vickie Weaver. A Mother's Day theme was the focus for the decoration and refreshments.
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May is Foster Care Month in Alabama
      There are more than 6,000 foster children in Alabama According to the dictionary, to "foster" means "to bring up; nurture, to promote the development or growth of; encourage.
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Gramelspacher participates in Ballet Showcase
      Amerie Gramelspacher recently participated in the Ballet and Theater Art School's Spring Showcase May 3-6. She is pictured with her dance instructor and school director, Fred Kimbrough.
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Choctaw Heritage Fest is May 30
      The Choctaw County Heritage Festival is slated for May 30-June 2 in Gilbertown with gospel music, country music and more scheduled. The Heritage Church will hold a gospel singing Wednesday night, May 30 at 7 p.m. The Ballet and Theater Arts Performing Companies will present "Smoke on the Mountai...
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Kingsmen coming to Pineview Baptist
      Add legendary bass singer Ray Reese to three men of outstanding vocal talent, complement them with a live band and nestle them in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, and what do you get? The award winning Kingsmen Quartet.
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Boise workers approve new labor agreement
      After many months of negotiations, hourly employees at Boise's paper mill in Jackson approved a new labor contract May 10. Members of Local #361 and Local #1083 of the United Steel Workers (USW) ratified a four-year labor agreement with the company.
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Gas prices eclipse $3
      An unwanted threshold was crossed last Friday when regular gasoline climbed to over $3 a gallon at most Alabama pumps. The price hike comes just in time for Memorial Day weekend- the traditional beginning of summer vacation travel time.
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Memorial Day weekend ideas
      You don't have to drive very far to enjoy a fun-filled Memorial Day weekend in Alabama. With high-gas prices in mind, budget-conscious travelers will find a celebration close to home. Here's a run-down of festivities suggested by the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel. For more activities, check...
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Tops at CPS
      Clarke Preparatory Schools Valedictorian is Janine Kania (right) and the salutatorian is Cameron Dungan. Kania is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gary Kania of Thomasville and Dungan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lavon Dungan of Thomasville.
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Rotch retires after 34 years
      Michael Rotch (Center) retired from his position as director of the Alabama Career Center in Jackson, Friday, May 18,after 34 years with the Alabama Employment Service. He was recognized with a reception attended by fellow employees, State Job Service Director Steve Horton (left) and District 65 R...
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"Smoke on the Mountain" Friday
      Smoke On the Mountain will be presented at the BTAS Theatre in Gilbertown, AL on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 8:00pm Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 8:00pm Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 2:30pm Thursdsay, May 31, 2007 at 8:00pm Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 2:
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