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Individuals who want a status check on their memory can take advantage of free, confidential screenings on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at part of National Memory Screening Day, an annual initiative of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) designed to promote proper detection of memory problems and strategies for successful aging. More ... (Last week, the Times published the story written by Norris' mother, Tamara Norris, about her daughter's battle. In preparing the article for publication, three acknowledgements of thanks to those who helped were left out. More ... The Allied Community Development Corporation, made up of representatives from First United Security Bank and Merchants Banks, presented grants to various area organizations recently. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Kerry L. Cannon of Thomasville announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Alissa Lauren Cannon to Steven Lee Riley, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Alan Riley of Headland. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blanton Adair of Hartsell, the late Jean Ward Adair of Double Springs and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cannon Jr. of Linden. More ... The Southwest Alabama Medical Center Auxiliary discussed the "Tree of Lights" event during its November meeting. This event is held each year and lights can be purchased "In Memory Of" or "In Honor Of" for $3 per individual and $5 for "Mr. and Mrs. More ... The Salvation Army now has Angel Trees out at all First United Security Bank locations across the area, plus at the following locations. Thomasville: Gaston's Grill, Family Security Credit Union, Capstone Bank and Wal-Mart Vision Center. More ... Russ and Tara Cooper Gates of Liberty announce the birth of a son, James "Maddox" Gates, born at 1:29 p.m., October 14, 2009, at Mobile Infirmary. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maddox's grandparents are Wayne and Sandy Cooper of Surginer and Dwayne and Donna Gates of Liberty. More ... There will be a community health fair at the National Guard armory on Hwy. 43 south on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The health fair will offer a number of free screenings and reduced price screenings. There will be a free cholesteral profile given to the first 150 participants. More ... The Tiger Cub Den for the Thomasville Pack 51 recently attended the Pioneer Days in Grove Hill. These Scouts got some hands-on experience washing clothes as well as some of the other activities during the event. More ... The renowned Civil War 5th Alabama Infantry Regiment Band will be in concert from 3 p.m. to 5 pm., Dec. 6, at the Furman Civic Club in Furman. More ... Air Force Airman 1st Class Billy E. Palmer graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. More ... Chef Scott Wilson, CEC, AAC will be performing cooking demonstrations on the lawn of the Old Courthouse Museum in Monroeville in conjunction with the Second Annual Fruitcake Festival and the Holiday Mockingbird Market on the Downtown Square. His demonstration will begin at 11 a.m. on the south lawn and will continue into the afternoon. More ... |
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