2008 Deadline nears for

Medicare Prescription Drug Program

The Southwest Alabama Improvement Association (SWAIA) Health Care Committee reminds Medicare recipients, as well as caregivers, that Medicare specialists will be available to enroll qualified individuals in the 2008 Medicare Prescription Drug Program on Saturday, Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Western Room at the Jackson Steakhouse in Jackson.

The special consultation session is the last date for new enrollment or making changes in existing coverage with benefits being effective Jan. 1, 2008. The deadline for 2008 enrollment or changes is Dec. 31, however benefits will not be effective until Feb. 1, 2008.

Medicare recipients 65 years of age or greater or less than 65 with disability benefits under Medicare are qualified for this benefit.

For further information, as well as, consultation session, RSVP by contacting Dr. O.L. Hubert, P.D MHS, FACA, coordinator, 251-247- 2520 or cell 251-387-0357.

JHS 10 year reunion

Classmates are beginning to plan the Jackson High School 10- year anniversary class reunion. The planning phase will be at the Jackson Steakhouse Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 4 p.m. For additional information contact Tosha (Peoples) Boykin, 205-792-9920.

Property taxes due Dec. 31

Clarke County Revenue Commissioner Chris Beverly reminds property owners that Dec. 31 is the deadline to pay ad valorem taxes. He points out that paying taxes by mail avoids lines at the courthouse.

All payments by mail received with a postmark on or before Dec. 31 will not be charged late penalties. December 31 is also the deadline for making new applications for homestead exemptions and current use and to file returns for business personal property.

Holiday Memorial Tree offered

at AseraCare Hospice

The community is invited to take part in decorating a Holiday Memorial Tree in the office of AseraCare Hospice, at 4115 College Avenue in the Dollar General Shopping Center near Wal-Mart.

Those wishing to participate may bring an ornament with the person's name on it they wish to remember. Paper ornaments will be supplied free of charge for participants to write the name of their loved one, along with a personal message.

The tree, donated by Quincey Baros of Southern Lawn and Garden, will be on display beginning Friday, Nov. 30 through Christmas.

The AseraCare Hospice office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For additional information call 251-246-4113 or 1- 877-208-4113.

Harper Head Start announces recruitment

Applications are currently being accepted for the Harper Head Start mass recruitment. To apply, supply the following information to the Harper Head Start office between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.: proof of income, birth certification, immunization record, proof of insurance (Medicaid, All Kids or Private) and Social Security cards of all household members.

For additional information call 246-7758.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

Narcotics Anonymous will be meeting Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 302 E. Church St., Jackson.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are conducted in the fellowship hall of Visitation Catholic Church, West Clinton Street in Jackson Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Diabetes Classes

Diabetes classes will be conducted each Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson Medical Center. For additional information contact Rene' Forman, RN BSN, 251-246-9021.

Heart of Dixie Collectors Club

meets last Monday of month

The Heart of Dixie Collectors Club will meet the last Monday of every month at the Jackson Steakhouse at 7 p.m. in the meeting room. Collectors of all types are welcome in sharing their knowledge and collections.

Some collections may include but are not limited to Indian artifacts, coins, postcards, old paper, books, bottles, advertising memorabilia, etc. For additional information contact Earl Handley at (251) 247-2438.