Centenarians celebrate birthdays at Jackson Health Care Facility
By Evan Carden SA Editor
      Two residents of Jackson Health Care Facility have seen something many of us may not- a full century pass during their lifetimes. Flora Looper and Gwendolyn Horton recently celebrated birthdays with parties and visits from relatives.
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Correction
      In last week's edition U.S. Congressman Artur Davis was mistakenly referred to as U.S. Sen. Artur Davis. We apologize for the error and any confusion it may have caused.
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Jackson Spring Cleanup
     These Pine City Ambassadors took part in the recent cleanup effort.
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USBI shareholders' meeting held
By Jim Cox SA Publisher
      United Security Bancshares shareholders Tuesday overwhelmingly re-elected 12 incumbent directors and rejected two proposals that could have altered the Thomasville-based financial institution's direction and future. The proposals came from sons of the late Dr. James S.
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Clarke County IDB board members reappointed
By Barry H. Henndrix Special to The South Alabamian
      The Clarke County Commission approved Tuesday the appointment and reappointment of members of the county Industrial Development Board. Rick Harvey (District One), Peggy Armstead (District Three), Grady Bedwell (Jackson area) and Sam Shields (Coffeeville area) were reappointed.
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Historical society will meet May 25 in Coffeeville
      The Clarke County Historical Society will hold its May meeting in Coffeeville on Sunday, May 25 in recognition of Coffeeville's bicentennial. The group will meet at Ulcanush Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. Ulcanush is the oldest church in Clarke County, constituted in 1816. It is located on Highway 6...
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Ciba hosts Groundwater Festival for Washington County fourth graders
      On Friday, May 2, 4th grade students from Washington County participated in the third annual Groundwater Festival at Ciba Corporation in McIntosh. The students were presented hands-on learning activities that focused on groundwater, the importance of water to all life, the water cycle and groundwa...
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Beasley voices concerns about costs for TK Fire House
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter
      A matter that brought on animated discussion at the May 12 Washington County Commission meeting was the Fire House Grant for Thyssen- Krupp. The proposed fire house will be paid for through Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) grants, therefore there is no cost to Washingt...
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Millry asks county for partnership in pursuing grants
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter
      Roy Chapman, mayor of Millry met with the Washington County Commission Monday to discuss the county's possible participation in two grants the town has applied for. The first grant is an 80/20 match. Chapman believes that Millry is virtually assured of securing this grant.
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Millry resident inducted into honor fraternity
      On April 28, 2008, Leo Levy Leddon Jr., of Millry was among a record setting 293 University of Alabama College of Education students who were initiated into the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Delta Epsilon. Kappa Delta Epsilon a nationally based honor fraternity started in 1933.
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IRS answers questions about stimulus payments
      Paper stimulus checks are being mailed starting this week, a week ahead of the posted schedule. Some, but not all, taxpayers will receive their checks early. There is no way to tell who will or won't get their check early.
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Wilson and Bailey elected to A.R.E.A. Board of Directors
      Stan Wilson of Chatom and Jack Bailey of Wagarville were elected to the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives' Board of Directors April 9 during the association's 61st annual meeting in Montgomery. Wilson, general manager of Clarke-Washington Electric Membership Corp.
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Local farmers attend conference
     Several Clarke County farmers were among more than 225 Alabama Farmers Federation members who attended the 2008 Women's Conference April 13-15 in Birmingham. Participants heard from Beth VanSickle of Sock Monkey Ministries, a volunteer outreach program for the poor and hurting. They also participate...
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Litter contest winners announced
      Clarke County Citizens against Littering recently recognized the winners of its Anti-Litter Video, Essay and Poster contests in Clarke County held in association with the Spring Cleanup just completed in the county under the sponsorship of Alabama People against a Littered State (PALS).
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