CARD OF THANKS
      The family of Mrs. Clara Odie Anderson Roberts would like to express sincere appreciation to all those who provided such care and support during her illness and after her passing. To Dr. Stevens, Dr. Bontrager, Dr.
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Arrests made and stolen property recovered in Jax
By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat
      Two Prichard men are in custody after Jackson police officers found loads of stolen property in their possession in the early morning hours, Sunday, July 22. According to police reports, Sgt. Josh Garrett was on routine patrol around 2:15 a.m.
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Free adoptions from pound
      The city of Jackson's Animal Control Department will host a free adoption day at Wal-Mart Friday, July 27 from 10 a.m.-2p.m. for one day only the adoption fee for dogs will be waived. Those seeking a pet are encouraged to participate in this program.
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Jackson council talks new dog ordinance
By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat
      The Jackson City Council is considering an ordinance that would prohibit the owning of dogs considered to be of known vicious breeds within the city limits. Members of the council were given a copy of the ordinance during Tuesday's regular city council meeting. It will come up for a vote at their...
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Thomasville Police arrests
      Thomasville Police Department's arrest report for the week of July 16-22 is listed. Victoria M. White, assault, second degree, arrested July 18.
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Water Authority trying to stop fencing of pump in nearby Marengo
By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor
      Rex Rush, chairman of the North Clarke Water Authority, addressed the Clarke County Commission Monday on a boundary dispute surrounding a northwest pump station near the Clarke-Marengo county line. The dispute with property owner Robert Dockery has been going on for over a year-and-a half, he sai...
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Massey wins trip
      Will Massey received a trip and award recently for being the No. 1 national seller of Massey Ferguson Compact Tractors for the second quarter of 2006.
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Cool drink on a hot day!
      Madison Newton, left, and Casen Young, center, set up a lemonade stand on Oak Street last week. They persuaded Jane Newton, as well as many others driving by to stop for a "nice cold drink for only 25 cents.
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Kingsmen singing in T'ville Saturday
      The Southern Gospel group the Kingsmen will be in concert at Pineview Baptist Church in Thomasville on Saturday, July 28, at 6 p.m. With countless records sold, Grammy nominations, four Dove Awards and an induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame-class of 2000, The Kingsmen are Southern Gospel...
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ASCC program will help LPNs earn associate degrees
      Alabama Southern Community College in Thomasville will begin a new program in January 2008 that will allow Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to earn their Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) by attending class in the evenings and on weekends.
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Correction: This Whatley not from Whatley
      Lee William Whatley is not of Whatley as was stated in a recent issue of The Democrat. He is from Mobile and originally of Jackson.
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Wilson recognized for years of service
By Kathryn F. Pickard News Reporter
      Wayne Wilson was recently recognized for 30 years of service to the U.S. government. Wilson went to work at the Grove Hill Post Office in March of 1980 after serving three years in the army. "I had just finished accounting courses at Hobson State when I got called for an interview. Mr. B.K. Benn...
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They grow 'em big in Gosport!
     Clarence Whitsett of Gosport picked these 40 and 45-pound watermelons on July 17. The melons were grown utilizing Triple 13 fertilizer. Photo by Jessica Anderson
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Zimco tomatoes have faces!
     Roman T. Grayson of the Zimco community recently grew these oddly shaped tomatoes. One is smiling, and the other's mouth is wide open with surprise, he said. Grayson has also grown cabbages, lima beans, colored butter beans, squash, hot peppers, purple hull peas and butter peas. Photo by Ross Wood
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Treasures on display at Montgomery expo
     Linda Vice of Alabama Tombigbee Tourism in Thomasville put the finishing touches on an exhibit for Black Belt Treasures at the Alabama Advantage Expo held recently in Montgomery at the state capitol. The expo, which includes participation from more than two dozen Alabama cities, counties and communi...
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UDC meet at historic home
     Charter Chapter No. 36 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met at the historic Irby home in Lower Peach Tree for the May meeting. Members and guests enjoyed a picnic on the deck. Bill and Pat Irby presented the program after which they gave a tour of the house. Pictured are, seated, Elizabeth...
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Snacks to cheer you up!
Memories & Recipes
      This week Erin will be going to overnight cheer camp at Linda Kennedy's Gym. It reminded me of my Jr. High cheer camp experience. I was about 12 years old and the camp would be held at the campus of Ole Miss in Oxford, Miss. It would last three days and we would be housed in the dorm rooms. I ha...
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Harred-Chapman say vows in Mobile ceremony April 22
      Belinda Irene Chapman and Stephen Cory Harred were married April 22, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. at the Mobile Botanical Gardens in Mobile. Rev. Garry Harred, father of the groom, officiated the ceremony. A reception followed on location.
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THS Class of 1952 gathers at Ezell's
     The Thomasville High School Class of 1952 held its 55th class reunion at Ezell's recently. Those attending are shown left to right, standing, Bobby Reid and Lee Eldred Agee; second row, Charles Larrimore, Hilda Rae Scarbrough Davis, Dot Champion, Pat Vice, Annette Parden, Carroll Scarbrough; back ro...
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Presnalls to celebrate 50 years
      Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Presnall will celebrate their 50th golden wedding anniversary Sunday, July 29 at 2 p.m. at the Hebron United Methodist Church in Grove Hill. A reception will be given by their children and grandchildren. Mr. Presnall is the son of the late R.B. and Gertrude Presnall of Jackson...
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Does well at pageant
      Chelsea Hope Sellers entered the competition for the National American Miss Junior Teen Pageant in Birmingham during May 26- 28 and came back to Clarke County holding her head high. Chelsea was among the Top 15 selected from a total of 92 contestants in the National American Miss Junior Teen Bulle...
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Group enjoys Six Flags visit
Chance & Scyrene
      Chance Outreach Programs, Inc. sponsored a trip to Six Flags Over Georgia on Saturday, June 23. This trip was primarily a reward for all of the hard work that the students who participated in the tutoring program accomplished. A chartered bus left from Chance around 5 a.m. that morning.
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