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West Elmore County Historical Society rocks around the clock 
From left Carol Majors, Sharon Perry, Joan Respress, Donna Bazzel, Rick Samsal, Rainy Terrell, Frances Crews and Sharon Callan all graduated in 1969 from Stanhope Elmore High School. Photos courtesy of George’s Photography By ELIZABETH ROY Elmore County residents came out to jump, jive and wail at the first
historical society sock hop. Lights were dimmed and disco balls were
lit, putting everybody into a party mood. Beach balls and hula hoops
lay scattered on the floor, beckoning the attendees to join in the fun
The music, decorations and ambiance took people back to the days of golden
oldies and floats. MORE
By BRIAN HODGE The Alabama Nature Center at Lanark, headquarters for the Alabama Wildlife
Federation was open to the general public again for the second time since
it opened its doors last month. Every third weekend of the month the ANC
is open for the public to walk the trails and grounds. This time around
a special educational program, "Snakes of Alabama",” was on the agenda.
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The newly formed Millbrook Tree and Beautification Commission received
$5,000 from Millbrook’s new Wal-Mart recently. MORE
By BRIAN HODGE This year’s drought has left Millbrook along with many other parts of
the country with plenty of dry ground, scorched leaves and flammable vegetation.
One thing that has been in no short supply is the yearly enthusiasm consumers
have over Independence Day and the ensuing fireworks displays. But officials
say that even with recent rain showers the threat of fire from fireworks
remains high. MORE
Penelope Faulk, (Shirley Temple) of Deatsville, Katie Jans (Rabbit)
of Millbrook and Reagan Docherty (Lion) of Prattville traveled to Atlanta
in April to compete in a regional dance competition as part of the Stage
One Dancing Competition. MORE
By BRIAN HODGE You may recall that last year The Millbrook Independent ran a
story about a Millbrook family, the Day family, being selected for an episode
of HGTV’s program “House Hunters”. The episode featuring the Day family
(Beyond the Barracks) will be airing again this month. MORE
By BRIAN HODGE A large number of retired teachers and administrators from Stanhope
Elmore High School recently gathered for a friendly informal lunch at Smokehouse
Barbeque Grill in Millbrook. MORE
Prudential Ballard Realty awarded its annual production awards at a
luncheon in April. MORE
By: ELIZABETH ROY
If you enter the Grandview Family YMCA this summer you’re likely to
be met with smiling faces and excited laughter. The theme this summer,
“Summer of Imagination,” promises to have a magical excitement racing through
children. MORE
Wal-Mart makes ‘Grand’ appearance Drought causing local water woes Area fishermen take home prizes Watts’ memory lingers; golf tourney to help RIF charity Millbrook residents become heroes for babies
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