Lewis - Smith
      Mr. and Mrs. William J. Lewis Sr. of Ft. Gaines announce the engagement of their daughter, Sheila Lewis, to Scott Eric Smith, son of Sue Ellen Beyl Guelda of Carrollton, Ky., and the late Charles "Ed" Smith Jr. of Hoover, Ala. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Annie Ruth Bowen Sanders and th...
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Brooks-Brewer
      Joe Robert Brooks announces the engagement and forthcoming wedding of his daughter, Janet Rose Brooks, to Daniel Keith Brewer. Miss Brooks is the daughter of Joe Robert Brooks and the late Myrtis Elizabeth Brooks of Clarksville, Ga. Maternal grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Palmer. Pat...
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Kyser Clint Sims
      Clint and Brandy Sims proudly announce the birth of their son, Kyser Clint. He was born Jan. 19, 2007, weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. Kyser is the grandson of Kelly and Hazel Sims and Mike and Joyce Holland.
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Montrez celebrates birthday
      Montrez Davis celebrated his ninth birthday Sunday, Feb. 25 at home with relatives and friends at a SpongeBob party. Montrez is the son of Natasha Davis and Jay Barley. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis.
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Odom-Carpenter
      Mr. and Mrs. Greg Odom of Leesburg and Mr. and Mrs. Greg Binkley of Rossville, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Chasity Odom, to Daniel Carpenter, son of Dr. and Mrs. Gary Hadden of Arlington and the late Darryl Carpenter of Blountstown, Fla.
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Just Jakin
Tea cakes and calling cards
Jean Retherford
      I love looking through old books and collections. One of my favorite old collections here at the Jakin Library & Museum, is the collection of calling cards and business cards donated by Dot Harvey. It is believed that Dot became interested in these old cards when she found some that belonged to som...
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Antiya celebrates her first birthday
      Antiya Sol celebrated her first birthday Saturday, Feb. 24 at home with family and friends. Antiya is the daughter of Crystal Blocker and Anthony Sol. She is the granddaughter of Ann Blocker and Carolyn Sol.
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