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In Loving Memory Linda Smith Oct. 3, 1950 - Aug. 15, 1986
     20 years ago our worlds came to an end when the Lord called you home. We could not have asked for a better wife, mother, daughter, or friend. We have a picture of you in a frame, but hold you closer in our hearts. We also know that you are our guardian angel watching over us every day and that you s
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Domestic violence workshop held
     Law officers. attorneys. judges and staff from district attorneys' and circuit clerks' offices from all over south Alabama attended the Clarke County Domestic Violence Criminal Justice Seminar, held at the Clarke County Courthouse Aug. 25. Pictured is guest speaker Lieutenant Steve M. Searcy, Bureau
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Arts council donates to CAC
     The Grove Hill Arts Council donated proceeds from the children's play, "How to Eat Like a Child" to the Clarke Regional Children's Advocacy Center. Mary English, CAC Director, left, accepted a check for $1,167.25 from Amy Clarke Davis, arts council board member.
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Become a Coffeeville Tombigbee Maid
     If you are a 7-12th grade girl you are eligible to apply to become a Tombigbee Maid. Tombigbee Maids commit time to help the Coffeeville Fire Department and Coffeeville Ladies League, organize events and encourage participation of any girl in the 7-12th grade to apply to the program.
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Grants awarded for road safety
     Gov. Bob Riley has awarded $70,501 to remove dangerous drivers from the roads and improve traffic safety in six southwest Alabama counties.
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Diabetic classes to be at local hospital Sept. 7
     A basic diabetes education class will be Thursday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. The Diabetes Support Group will also meet at this time. For more information call 251-275-3191, ext. 507.
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Hurricane Katrina heroes to be saluted at CWEMC meet
     For a time, during the last two years, portions of Clarke-Washington EMC's service area resembled a hurricane bowling alley. Direct strikes came from Ivan, Dennis and Katrina and few were spared.
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Judge Crow elected to lead state circuit judges association
     The Honorable Harold Crow, who is currently serving as Presiding Circuit Judge of the 1st Judicial Circuit, was elected as President of the Circuit Judges Association of Alabama. Judge Crow received this honor from his peers while attending the Circuit and District Judges Conference on July 17-20.
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Shoes for Orphan Souls now underway
     Moody Radio stations, WMFT-Tuscaloosa /Birmingham, WMBV-Dixons Mills and WMBU-Forest, Miss. are now conducting their Shoes for Orphan Souls Campaign.
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Retiring commissioner honored by peers
     Clarke County Commissioner Rubye Andrews was recently honored by the Association of County Commissions of Alabama for her 16 years of service in county government and to the state of Alabama.
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Citizen of Year nominations solicited
     The Grove Hill Civitan Club is accepting nominations for Grove Hill's Citizen of the Year. Nominations should include a resume and must be accompanied by a letter explaining in detail the nominee's activities and how these activities make a difference in the community. The person or group submitti
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Tips to help you save on your next gas fillup
     There is something exhilarating about turning the key and taking off on the open road. But the rise in gas prices has turned this exhilaration into trepidation for many motorists. So, whether you're driving to work, or driving cross-country, the following will help you stretch your next fill-up a fe
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Whillock-Turberville wed in Stave Creek
     Jami Marie Turberville and Daniel Everette Whillock, both of Dothan were united in marriage Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 4 p.m. at Stave Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Wayne Smith, associate pastor of the Satsuma Baptist Church officiated.
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Hwy. 14 Antique Trail set
     Alabama Highway 14 Antique Trail is a new weekend long event to be held Sept. 15-17.
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Waller-Gilmore say vows June 24 in B'ham church
     Miss Haver Peerson Gilmore and William David Waller exchanged wedding vows Saturday evening, June 24, 2006 at Huffman United Methodist Church in Birmingham. The Rev. Gerry Hearin performed the ceremony that united the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. "Sonny" Gilmore of Birmingham and the son of th
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Kinman-Neal plan Sept. 16 wedding
     Randy and Candace Kinman of Grove Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Valerie Michelle Kinman, to Kevin Lee Neal, son of the late Wesley and Shirley Neal of Christiansburg, Va.
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Catherine Cope's art featured Sept. 10 in Montgomery gallery
     Catherine Hare Cope of Montgomery, a Clarke County native who grew up in Grove Hill, is an award-winning artist who paints in multiple mediums, sculpts, and does fine crafts with skill and enthusiasm.
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Final Wedding Plans
     Dumas-Flint DaKota Nichole Dumas and John Edward Flint will exchange wedding vows Sunday, Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. at Gainesridge Dinner Club in Camden.
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Ossie Woodard to celebrate 85th birthday
     Ossie E. Woodard's 85th birthday celebration will be at the American Legion Hall in Coffeeville Sunday, Sept. 3 from 2 until 4 p.m. All family and friends are encouraged to attend this surprised event. Refreshments will be served.
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Peterman Station date set
     The Annual Peterman Station Arts and Crafts Festival will be held in downtown Peterman on Saturday, Nov. 18. Now in its 23rd year, this event has become a very popular event, bringing crafters from across Alabama and surrounding states.
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Chance & Scyrene
Fill-in church speaker does fine job
Gail Marshall
     Elder LaBarron Morrissette spoke at the annual Missionary Day Program at the Chance Baptist Church this past Sunday.
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Records
     Marriage license applications Brandon Doyle Lindsey, to Cora Melissa Odom; Willie Earl Coates, to Frances Lynette Thomas; Timothy Gregson, to Heather Weaver; Gary Leland Pierce, to Mary Lou Newton; Keith Cordell Butler, to Chareice Tipton; Travis Dion Chaney, to Arshe'ka Aimee Jones; Kevin L
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Legislative Conservationist of Year is Thomas Jackson
     State Rep. Thomas Jackson, D-Thomasville, was awarded the Legislative Conservationist of the Year at the 2006 Governor's Conservation Achievement Awards banquet. The Alabama Wildlife Federation held the banquet, sponsored by the Alabama Power Company on Friday, Aug. 4 in Montgomery. The event was k
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Fulton VFW plans big gospel singing for Saturday, Oct. 7
     The Fulton Volunteer Fire Department will have their annual Fall Gospel Singing on Saturday, Oct. 7 in downtown Fulton from 4 p.m. until. Local talent includes: Bridgette Shewmake, Jennifer Henderson, Mark Lynn, Donald Pugh, Warren Harrell, Wayne Campbell, Brandy Beech, Rev. and Scotty, Centurions Q
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Jax Fire Prevention Queen, Court
     The Jackson Fire Department recently announced this year's Fire Prevention Court. Members of the court (L-R) are Maid Emily Allen, a senior at Jackson High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Allen; Maid Kayla Coleman, a senior at Jackson Academy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Coleman; Queen Laur
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Book Club starts new season
     The Grove Hill Arts Council in conjunction with the Thomasville Arts Council is ready to launch the 2006 Community Book Read. This year's selection is "Rocket Boys" by Alabama resident Homer Hickam. The memoir chronicles the young Hickam's dream of someday sending rockets into space. As the son of a
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Counselman gets masters at Penn State
     David Counselman of Jackson completed the Master of Arts degree in Spanish Linguistics at the Pennsylvania State University last Spring semester. In this, his second year in the M.A. program, Counselman was also selected for the Chancellor's List and was the Vice-President of the Spanish, Italian, a
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