Singing their songs
     PHOTO BY ARTHUR MCLEAN Bridgett Shewmake sings during the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department's annual fall fundraiser Saturday. The annual event brings out the area's gospel groups for an afternoon of music, prizes and food.
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Williams, Huggins to wed
      Mr. and Mrs. Steven Williams of Thomasville announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Emili Grey Williams to Daniel Ray Huggins of Satsuma, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Huggins. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Thomasville High School and is a senior at the University...
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Auxiliary to host jewelry sale
      The Southwest Alabama Medical Center (SWAMC) Auxiliary held its October meet - ing at the Hill House. New members Karen Bradford and Tami Black served refreshments. Plans were made for the Masquerade jewelry sale to be held Nov. 26 and 27, the Monday and Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The jewelry sa...
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Couple announces plans
      Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Avritt announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Lillian, to William Drew Green, son of Donna Puckett of Thomasville and Ronald Green of Kimbrough. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Maynita Weatherly and the late Aubrey Weatherly of Pine Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Dan...
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Casting now open for Christmas musical
      Ballet, Theater, Arts Performing Center's (BTAPC) board members elected three new members and made the decision to go ahead with the musical The Sanders Family Christmas. The decision was made to present the next sequel since Smoke on the Mountain was such a big hit.
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Baby girl born to Etheridge family
      Trey and Ruth Etheridge of Faunsdale announce the birth of a daughter, Marianna Layne Etheridge, born at 4:09 p.m., August 28, 2007, at DCH Regional Medical Center. She weighed 4 pounds, 9 ounces and was 16-3/4 inches long. Her maternal grandparents are the Rev. Tom and Sterling Williamson of Pul...
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Lions Club donated to Troop 8557
      Glenda Prescott of the Thomasville Lions Club recently attended a meeting of Brownie Troop 8557 and shared with the group the international outreach efforts of the Lions Club. She also presented the troop with a $100 donation to the Brownies. The troop will use the money to attend the Mobile Inter...
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Worthwhile members meet
      The Worthwhile Club met at 2 p.m., Sept. 12, at the home of Ann Dozier. Hostesses for the meeting were Ann Dozier, Anne Hamilton and Lora Horn. Delicious refreshments were served with raspberry tea. After the social hour, the meeting was called to order by President Jane Eriksen, who welcomed new...
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89th birthday celebrated
      On Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, Louise Dungan "Mama Red" Thomas celebrated her 89th birthday in the conference room at the Thomasville Nursing Home. Guests were served chicken salad cold plates with tomatoes, boiled eggs, potato chips and water or soft drinks. Birthday cake and ice cream topped off a g...
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Mr. and Mrs. Steven Wayne Lolley announce birth
      Mr. and Mrs. Steven Wayne Lolley (nee Tonya Goodman) of Grove Hill, announce the birth of a son, Maize Goodman at 5 p.m., Sunday, August 26, 2007, at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 inches long.
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Jon Daniel Martin is born Sept. 13
      Drew and Lisa (Campbell) Martin announce the birth of a son, Jon Daniel Martin, born at 4:33 p.m., September 13, 2007, at Northport Medical Center in Northport. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19- 3/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Campbell of Pine Hill. Paternal...
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Dunny's done it again
      CeCe Chapman wins the Reserve Junior World in 4-D class in Karnack, Texas. Here she is pictured to the left between Martha Jose and Ari Jose, the event's organizers. Center picture: CeCe Chapman wins third in pole bending. She won with a sick horse in an event that included 120 contestants.
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Quilt expo Oct. 26-27
      Planning has begun for the Black Belt Treasures Quilt Expo: Pieces of Time which will be held on October 26 and 27, 2007, in the Black Belt Treasures Gallery in historic downtown Camden. The weekend events are being planned as a celebration of the artistry and craftsmanship of the quilts of the pa...
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Disability Mentoring Day
      The Clarke County Commission approved Tuesday a proclamation that Oct. 17 will be declared Disability Mentoring Day. The proclamation recognizes people with disabilities who contribute to the workforce.
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