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November 18, 2009
American Indian Heritage Festival will provide an educational experience
“We would love for our community to come and see the open atmosphere of the festival and to know that Indian people are not just a thing of the past. They are relevant today and very much a part of today’s society,” said Sonya Smith, executive director of the Center for Community Advancement Inc., as she discussed the educational opportunities that will be presented during the Second Annual American Indian History Month Festival. The event is set for Saturday in the Dothan Civic Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Innovative evaluation tool finds home in Henry County
ABBEVILLE - The Henry County Health and Rehabilitation Facility has received a new, innovative evaluation tool to benefit patients with swallowing disorders. For many years, Jenna Rogers, MS,CCC-SLP, speech language pathologist with the Henry County Health and Rehabilitation Facility, has worked with many stroke patients and others suffering with swallowing difficulties. Although the facility would perform certain monitoring and testing on the patient, if more testing was needed to benefit the patient, they would be transported to a local hospital.
November 12, 2009
HA family shows support for veterans
“In a word, this is simply awesome,” said Jim McGhee, director of Communications for the Wiregrass Honor Flight. That was McGhee’s reaction Friday morning as he accepted a contribution of $6,891.23 from Leisha Hayes and Laurie Gilmore, co-chairs of the Community Service Committee at Houston Academy.
November 04, 2009
Pope sweeps problems away
Pam Godwin knows her family was very fortunate. And it’s a part of her family’s history that she does not want to repeat. John and Pam Godwin suffered what many homeowners fear - a house fire - several years ago, when their now-grown offspring were young children. It proved to be an eye-opening experience for the Godwins.
October 28, 2009
Community shares the care for Alzheimer’s Resource Center
The overall goal was not met. But that did not dampen the enthusiasm of the officials, sponsors and participants in the 17th Annual “A Walk to Remember,” sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Resource Center, who gathered at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center Tuesday for a celebratory luncheon.
Take steps to protect elderly
With cooler temperatures upon us and the winter months not too far away, the elderly could face many critical health issues.
October 23, 2009
Wesley Manor residents prepare for Fall Bazaar
The administration, staff and residents of Wesley Manor are bringing back a community favorite just in time to get Wiregrass citizens in the holiday spirit. Mark your calendar for Friday, November 6, and make plans to attend Wesley Manor’s Fall Bazaar. Proceeds from this event will assist the Wesley Manor Auxiliary, a volunteer organization, furnish the facility’s gift shop. Those proceeds will also enable the auxiliary to purchase large-ticket items, such as televisions and Wii games, that will benefit the facility’s residents.
October 14, 2009
Alzheimer walk nears goal of $85,000
The need for help and information continues to grow. As the Wiregrass population ages, Kay Jones realizes more and more people need the services provided by the Alzheimer’s Resource Center. As the center’s executive director, Ms. Jones has daily contact with individuals seeking answers to heart-breaking questions.
October 09, 2009
Wiregrass Heritage Festival salutes our agricultural roots
What was life like on the farm in the 1850s? During the annual Wiregrass Heritage Festival, which will be held October 24, Landmark Park will come alive with demonstrations that will showcase that life and the activities that would take place on a typical family farm.
October 07, 2009
Keeping time-honored tradition alive
Organizers believe it is a natural fit. Landmark Park is devoted to preserving the heritage of the Wiregrass. Quilters keep a time-honored tradition alive. The two have joined forces. Hence, the inaugural Landmark Park Quilt Show was born.
Piece of Americana remains in Pansey: Brunson’s Grocery
PANSEY - A tribute to days gone by sits about five miles south of U.S. Hwy. 84 East on Houston County Road 75. On that spot you will find Brunson’s Grocery - or what a lot of people who grew up in the South would call “a country store.” It’s been in operation since 1974 and has many of the characteristics of stores that operated for many years prior to that time.
September 23, 2009
National Peanut Festival: ‘Your passport to fun’
George Jeffcoat, president of the 66th National Peanut Festival, has a challenge for this year’s festival visitors. Find a peanut tree. Amused? So is Jeffcoat, who has raised crops of peanuts for many years. There is no such thing as a peanut tree, despite some of the continuing comments Jeffcoat and other festival officials have heard down through the years.
September 16, 2009
Personal experience guides Angie Casey in walk chair role
Angie Casey understands the heartache families, who have loved ones suffering from dementia, feel. She has walked in their shoes.
September 09, 2009
Seventh Annual Diabetes Prevention and Wellness Workshop to be held October 22
Much progress has been made in the fight against diabetes, the sixth leading cause of death in America. But much work remains to be done. One of the main goals behind the Seventh Annual Diabetes Prevention and Wellness Workshop is to remove the shroud surrounding diabetes.
Island spirit arrives at The Terrace at Grove Park
Warm tropical breezes. Cool, refreshing punch. Fresh fruit. A decorative backdrop. The relaxing sound of a steel drum filling the air. A conga line. A limbo stick. Those were the ingredients that made for a fun-filled August afternoon at The Terrace at Grove Park. The staff and residents of the The Terrace closed out a summer filled with activities by enjoying the sights and sounds of a tropical luau.
September 01, 2009
Alzheimer’s Walk to Remember set for October 3
The 17th annual “A Walk to Remember,” presented by the Alzheimer’s Resource Center, will be held Saturday, October 3, at Westgate Park. A special kickoff luncheon was held Thursday, August 20, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center to announce the walk chair and the schedule of activities for the event.
August 26, 2009
Following the scent: Bloodhound Unit helps HCSO locate missing persons
Jesse James makes routine patrols throughout Houston County. No, not that Jesse James. This one has big brown eyes, four paws and a super-sensitive nose. He’s a 19-month-old bloodhound that is a member of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. And he patrols the streets and roadways of Houston County with his human partner, Deputy David Asbill, a three-and-one-half-year veteran of the department.
August 19, 2009
Tempting your appetite: Landmark Park prepares for 10th Annual Low Country Boil
Good food served from wheelbarrows. Family fun. Fellowship. Entertaining Bluegrass-style music. Those are the ingredients that will make the 10th Annual Low Country Boil the place to be for Wiregrass families.
August 12, 2009
Medical alert systems can be lifesavers
Most people have seen the ads on television that promote home safety for the elderly by buying a pendant that will allow the wearer to press a button to get emergency help. What many may not know is that service is available for Wiregrass residents through a local company.
Headland addresses safety issues for children
The city of Headland is applying for several grants to not only improve the appearance of the city, but to also make the city safer for children living in the area. The city of Headland will apply for the Safe Route to School Grant. The grant is for $150,000 and is available through the Department of Transportation.
August 05, 2009
Tradition will come to life during Indian festival
The second annual American Indian History Month Festival returns to the Dothan Civic Center Saturday, November 21. Organizers of the event believe this will be an educational opportunity for the entire community.
July 30, 2009
Poplar Head Farmers Market’s successful run draws to a close
The vendors have packed up their produce and headed back to their farms. The artisans have tucked away their arts and crafts. The inaugural Poplar Head Farmers Market has drawn to a close.
July 29, 2009
Dothan Area Botanical Gardens blossoms with new additions
“The Gardens may be the best kept secret (in Dothan),” said Martha Yearta, president of the board of directors of the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens during a tour of the grounds Monday morning. “It’s a great place to come and walk or jog and to enjoy the flowers. And there is no admission charge to come.”
July 22, 2009
Yes We Can! Dothan spearheads effort to improve Dothan’s public school system
“Yes We Can! Dothan” is more than just a catch phrase or battle cry. It is the message those involved in this new education movement want to give to the community at large.
July 17, 2009
DFD receives donation from Firehouse Subs
Fighting fires and rescuing individuals in distress just got a little easier for the men and women of the Dothan Fire Department. Through a series of grants, including a major donation from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, every fire engine and the two ladder trucks in the department have been equipped with thermal imaging cameras.
Poplar Head Farmers market helps vendors, assists public
From the outset, one of the goals of the Poplar Head Farmers Market was to provide a place for the community to buy fresh produce from local vendors. In addition to bringing consumers and producers together, the market has also provided educational and entertainment opportunities for the community to enjoy.
July 10, 2009
Watching his garden grow
The effort to keep pesky weeds at bay haunts many backyard gardeners. They are not a problem, however, for one Dothan gardener. Curtis Dominey, 88, took the advice of a friend and now has a garden that requires little, if any, maintenance. The secret? Let Mr. Dominey share it.
July 07, 2009
Demonstrations and work of volunteers highlight Poplar Head Farmers Market
Fresh produce, music, art projects and product demonstrations were the order of the day last Saturday morning during the Poplar Head Farmers Market. Vendors from throughout the Wiregrass were on hand to meet the public’s demand for fresh fruits and vegetables.
July 06, 2009
ABAC to offer Rural Studies as part of curriculum
Will America lose the fabric of its existence? It will, says Dr. David Bridges, president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, if America doesn’t preserve its rural heritage.
June 26, 2009
Audiologists follow different career paths before opening clinic together
Their career paths began at different points. But, an inquisitive telephone call led to a decision that ultimately brought two future audiologists together to form a partnership, Hearing Associates of Dothan LLC, which opened its doors in February of this year.
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