EufaulaFest, scheduled for this weekend in Eufaula will offer something for everyone with 70 booths. The event will be held this weekend on Saturday, October 7, and Sunday, October 8 under the oak canopy of Randolph Avenue in the Seth Lore Historic District of downtown Eufaula. Festivities will be held on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. There is no charge for admission.
VFW AT CAREER FAIR - Members of the Eufaula Memorial Post 5850 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars set up a table at the Career Fair at Sparks Campus of Wallace College in Eufaula where information was provided about the VFW and membership applications were shared with participants. Shown are Stephanie Canfield, John Canfield, Peggy Messer, Henry Henderson, and Lee Norton.
Probate Judge Susan Shorter administered oaths of office to three members of the Barbour County Board of Registrars Tuesday morning at the courthouse in Eufaula. Ed Parish was reappointed to the board by Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries Rick Pate, Portia Glenn by county commissioners, and Deborah Shaw by Auditor Andrew Sorrell.
The Barbour County Democratic Executive Committee set qualifying fees during a meeting held last week for candidates wishing to seek office in the March 4, 2024 primary election. Local offices to be included on the ballot are Probate Judge, all seven seats on the Barbour County Commission, Circuit Clerk, the District 2 seat on the county Board of Education, and constables who are elected in the county’s 13 precincts.
One of the largest crowds attended festivities Friday for Barbour County High School’s homecoming. It was great to see the number of entries in the parade, attend a wonderful reception sponsored by the Alumni Association at the Octagon House, and supporters who attended the football game. All went off smoothly and everything was a wonderful experience for all who participated. We congratulate all who had a part in making this a memorable and successful homecoming event.
The City of Clio has a brand-new health clinic, operated by Nurse Practitioner Ursula Wilson, CRNP-BC, CDE. A ribbon- cutting ceremony will take place Thursday, October 12, at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open Monday, October 16. The clinic will be open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Thursday and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. The Clio Health Clinic is a state-of-the-art facility housed in the former Barbour County Health Department property at 1203 Blue Springs Street, in downtown Clio. The building has been newly revived and equipped thanks to a Track 1 “Emergency Rural Health Center” grant from the USDA, for which Wilson and the Barbour County Hospital Association had applied in partnership.
It was a joyous occasion when members of Evergreen Baptist Church honored their oldest and dearest member, Mrs. Vela Mae Green, of Clayton on her 95th birthday. They formed a caravan of decorated vehicles and proceeded to her home at Lazy Acres Subdivision to celebrate this special occasion. They said she is the epitome of the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31 stating, “What a wonderful example she sets for her church! She loves deep, is always happy, and never fails to extend an encouraging word. What a blessing she is to all!” Shown celebrating with the honoree are Mike and Merilyn McCraney, Josh Powell, pastor, Kim and Greg Green, Gana Thomas, Amy and Lamar Boswell, Candy Finlayson, Rosalyn Hatfield, and Cathy and Dick Martin.
Several vehicle break-ins last week in Clayton are under investigation to find who is responsible for these malicious crimes. A total of seven separate incidents have been filed with the Clayton Police Department reporting windows being crushed in vehicles parked at residents’ homes in town.