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McNease is employee of the month
     The City of Blakely would like to recognize James McNease, a valuable employee in the electrical department, as Employee of the Month for May. The City is proud to acknowledge all of his hard work and dedication.
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Can business prevent underage DUI?
      Ben Franklin said that there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. Will Rogers added that the difference was that death didn't get any worse every time Congress met. But, to be serious for a moment, I have almost come to believe that we can add our tolerance of drunk drivers to the list of things that never change.
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Blakely Senior Center
      310 Meadowbrook Drive Daily Events June 25 - Rhythm band practice - 10:30-11:30. Lunch: Bar-B-Que, potato salad, green beans, wheat bun, hot peach cobbler. June 26 - Physical fitness - 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wheel of Fortune - 11 a.m. Lunch: Chicken stew, Harvard beets, steamed cabbage, mixed veggies, wheat roll, oatmeal cookies.
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All That's Fit to Print
No toodling allowed
      On Tuesday, the Vatican released what some call the 10 commandments for drivers. The Pope's top 10 driving hints are listed below. You shall not kill. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
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Insurance assistance is available
      Georgia residents with insurance problems or questions can receive assistance directly from the Commissioner's Office by contacting his insurance investigator working in your area. An investigator from the office is scheduled to be in Blakely from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. June 27, 2007, at the Courthouse.
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Lassiter selected to score AP exams
      Nancy Richardson Lassiter was selected to participate in the annual reading and scoring of the College Board's AP examinations this June in statistics.
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