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      10 YEARS AGO June 26, 1997 CITY leaders are expected to pass a revised animal control ordinance at the July 8 meeting of the Blakely city council. EARLY MEMORIAL Hospital has hired Josh Woodin, a physician's assistant, for its emergency room. Having a full-time professional who can see and treat patients qualifies the E.R. to serve as a rural health clinic.
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Craft - Witt
      Mr. and Mrs. Steve Craft of Blakely are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Ann, to Robert Kenneth Witt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackcay Witt of Richland, Ga. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Craft of Blakely and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tarver of Cedar Springs.
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Howard- Rhodes
      James Allen Howard and Jan Day Barron of Blakely are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Day Howard, to Justin Bent Rhodes of Troy, Ala., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson Rhodes, also of Troy.
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McFay, Griffin vows spoken
      Mary McFay and Carl Richard "Dick" Griffin announce their marriage which took place June 8, 2007. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mark Carlock of Opelika, Ala., on Dowdell's Knob which is part of the Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park located on Pine Mountain near Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga.
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There's a flower for every bride
      Your wedding day is the perfect time to stop and smell the roses - or the daisies or the tulips or the hydrangea. A bride's flower options, from her bouquet to the centerpieces, are virtually limitless. If you're having a difficult time choosing the right blooms, consider the type of bride you are. There's a perfect flower for everyone.
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Wells - Taylor
      Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Wells of Dothan announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Grace, to David Sledge Taylor of Como, Miss., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sledge Taylor III of Como, Miss. and Mary Margaret Short Taylor of Columbus, Miss.
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Moseley - Steady
      Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis Moseley III of Enterprise announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amanda Lyn, to Scott Michael Steady of Atlanta, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Thomas Steady Jr. of Sinking Springs, Penn.
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Purpose of gathering often dictates venue
      An abundance of reasons exist to throw a party. Whether it's to celebrate a particular milestone, such as a graduation or an anniversary, or just to get together for a holiday celebration, the reasons for throwing a party can differ greatly. What all parties have in common, however, is they need a place to call home.
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