Looking Back

• The members of the Frederick Douglass Alumni Association wanted the 17th grand reunion to be a success and a community wide event, and it was. Henry Durley said this was one of the biggest reunions the association has had. He estimates over 500 people participated in the reunion.

• Bubbles Anders, a 11/2-year-old white Schnauzer, is carrying on a family tradition by being the fourth in her family to deliver mail. Bubbles’ ‘parents’ are Pat and Carolyn Anders.

• The children of Harold and Naomi Williams hold a reception honoring them with the celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary and Mrs. Williams’ 80th birthday.

• The 11 and 12-year-old Pittsburg All-Stars received the runner up award in the Dixie Youth 2008 State tournament in Atlanta earlier this month. Team members are Brandon Colbert, Blevin Burns, Michael Garcia, Kason Newman, Jamarcus Walker, Cody Perry, Brian Taylor, Christian Edwards, Charley Mitchell, Dakota Warrick, Jonathan Boyd, and Zach DeLuna.

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