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Chance families going to Gatlinburg, Tenn. for reunion June 30-July 3
Chance & Scyrene
     Gail Marshall The Bright, Carlton, Dortch, Dotson, Jackson, King, Maiben, McCaskill, Wilson Family Reunion will be held in Gatlinburg, Tenn. on Friday, June 30 through Monday, July 3.
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Alzheimer's support group to form
     A support group for caregivers of Alzheimer%27s patients is in the process of being formed.
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Correction
     Lauren Wiggins made the all A honor roll at Clarke Prep School. She is a third grade student.
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CPS senior named UWA cheerleader
     Kayla Shields, Clarke Prep senior, competed in the University of West Alabama cheerleader competition. She competed against 23 girls and guys and won a spot on the squad on Sunday, March 19.
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Thomasville police report recent arrests
     The Thomasville Police Department reported two felony arrests and 14 misdemeanor arrests during the week of March 20-26.
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United Way's final tally told
     The United Way of Clarke County held its annual meeting March 21 at the Grove Hill United Methodist Church. Contributions for the year totaled $160,560, said Campaign Chairperson Julia Ann Deas. Pictured are, from left, Robbie Baker, 2006 Campaign Chairman for the United Way of Southwest Alabama; A
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Local man warns others for $20
     John Luff of Grove Hill recently received two letters, both from post office boxes in Las Vegas, Nevada, telling him he was listed as a winner in a sweepstakes and they would need $20 from him for processing the paperwork.
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Proclaimation honors local girl scout troop
     Councilwoman Pat McGraw presented a Proclamation declaring March 12-18, 2006 Girl Scout Week to local Girl Scout Troops recently. Mrs. McGraw told the children of her days as a Girl Scout, as well as thanking them for their interest in public service. Brownie & Girl Scout Troops 106 and Girl Scout
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CCERA meets in Coffeeville
     The Clarke County Education Retirees Association met at New Faith Baptist Church Fellowship Hall March 16 in Coffeeville. Thirty-two members and guests were present. Deloris Lanier, president, was in charge.
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Roe to celebrate birthday April 2
     Ms. Flossie Roe will be turning 93 years old on Sunday, April 2. Her children invite all of her friends and relatives to bring a covered dish and celebrate the day with her at her home on Rabbit Creek Road. The celebration will be on Saturday, April 1 at 11:30 a.m.
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Big turnip root!
     Sadie Windham, 74, of Alma, brought this 3-pound turnip by The Democrat office recently. Mrs. Windham grew the massive plant in her garden in Gainestown. Her great-grandson, Ryan Gates, does the plowing in the garden.
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RSVP seeks volunteers for school
     RSVP-"Your Invitation to Volunteer" is looking for dedicated volunteers to serve in the local elementary school working with children, kindergarten through fourth grade.
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County Records
     Marriage license applications Craig Renard Duff, to Felicia Antewan Abney; Justin Dean T. Willoughby, to Shanna Marie Hanna; Frank James Thomas Sr., to Alma Ree Henry; Michael Christopher Wiggins, to Jennifer Nicole Weaver; Scott Pham, to Gonita LaFaye Marstiller; Furnanaza Kennedy, to Sharo
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Ambitious bike-a-thon is April 26 across 3 counties
     "Pedaling for a Cure" Bike-a-thon will take place Wednesday, April. 26 at 7 a.m. starting in Gilbertown at the town hall located on U.S. Highway 17. Anyone interested in participating in this 101 mile bike-a-thon (which will travel through the following communities: Chatom, Wagarville, Jackson, Coff
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Cross' homer lifts Bulldogs
     La te inning heroics helped surge the Bulldogs of Clarke County High School past the Citronelle Wildcats 4-2 last Saturday in Grove Hill at Hudson Park.
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Gators take double dipper from TA
     Talk about snatching victory from the jaws of defeat and the Clarke Prep Gators are a walking example as they came from behind twice to take both ends of the double-header from the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights last Friday in Grove Hill.
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Nice spring gobbler
     Jared Hudson, right, killed this fine 18-pound gobbler the first week of the turkey season. The bird, called up by Josh Robinson of Evergreen, left, had a 10-inch beard and 1-inch spurs. Hudson shot the turkey while hunting on his grandparents property. Rob-inson estimated it took about 30 minutes t
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A true gem moves on to another home
Sports Scene Ross Wood
     Now I have no idea whether you ever had the chance to meet Robin Tyra.
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State parks ready for Spring
     Spring is here, and Alabama%27s State Parks are preparing for the seasonal influx of visitors. Plenty of campsites are available in all of the State Parks statewide.
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