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f t Page 8 --About All West Alabama Thursday, February 11, 2016 | In recognition of Black History Month and Elite Lindenite Organization will Sponsor a biennial Acheivement Awards Banquet February 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Majo's Activity Center. Senator Bobby Singleton will serve as guest speaker. The Elite Lindenite Club beganin 1970 when four members of the Marathon Wives Club invited other local women to unite with them. In 1992, the club received its credentials of incor- poration and is now officially known as The Elite Lindenite Organization. In 1998, the organizatio*n received a proclamation from the state of Alabama for its outstanding community service. Since its organization, the club has been suc- cessful in promoting activities to meet the social and intellectual needs of the community. One such need is that of recognizing Blacks who are making significant contributions to their com- munities. Illuminating the contributions of local citizens serves as encouragement for our youth. The organization will honor several individu- als who exhibit skills in leadership and com- muinty service, the 2016 slate includes: Mr. Chester Moore, Rev. Norris Pauley, Rev. Jeanette Washington, and Mrs. Cecile B. Shields-Smith. A facet of the banquet is dedicated to spot- lighting honorees who are under thirty-five years of age, titled Emerging Leaders. Although youthful, our recipients exhibit humanitarian efforts in addition to their exemplary selected careei" objectives. These dynamic young adults include: Dr. Keturah Craig, Mr. Calvin George Gamble, Jr., Mr. Jamaal R. Little, Attorney Leslie Wynona Raby, Mr. Kelvin Robertson, Jr., and Rev. DeAyrus Smith. It has always been the organization's agenda to allocate a substantial amount of its revenue and dues toward the granting of scholarships to deserving students who attend high schools located in Marengo County. These students include: Linden High: Aiyana McCaskey, Larry Lewis, Jr., Jamya Thompson, Angela Carter, Tahj Johnson; ALJ High: Jameia Jones, Jonae Jones; Sweet Water High School: Nakeya Odoms, Jamar Keondrae Monroe; Marengo High: Kyle Patterson, Shenita Hayes, Erica Hayes; Demopolis High: Quateka Marquel Williams, Jessica Nicole Adams. The 2016 Honorees are; Dr. Keturah Craig, Podiatrist, Calvin George Gamble, Jr., Engineer and Entrepreneur, Jamaal R. Little, Logistics Management Specialist, Leslie Wynona Raby, Attomey and Educator, Kelvin Robertson, Jr., Healthcare Administrator and Entrepreneur, Rev. DeAyrus Smith, Pastor, Chester Moore, Educator, Norris Pauley, Pastor, Rev. Jeanette Washington, Pastor, Cecile B. Shields-Smith, Nurse. Please contact Dr. Mattie Richards Herd (334-295-8750) or Ms. Edward (Lois) Oates (334-295-8188) for tickets and further informa- tion. We look foreward to seeing each of you on Februar3) 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Majo's Activity Center as we pay tribute to our community trail- blazers, emerging leaders and scholarship recip- ients. Retiree's of Papa's Foods You can get 500 business cards starting at 535 at By: Emily Owens As year 2015 closed• on Thursday, December 31, two long time employees of Papa's Food in. Linden ended their employment with the store. Ms. Melissa Eliott and Mrs. Gertrude Agee retired. Melissa was employed for 26 years first as a deli worker and final- ly as Assistant Manager. Mrs. Agee was a cashier for her years of service. To celebrate her retirement, Mrs. Agee was honored with a surprised gathering at Theo Ratcliff Center of Demopolis on Saturday evening of January 10. A short program was given with remarks by owners Wynn and Carter Echols and Emily Owens. Guests were served finger food, a dance followed. This event was sponsored by her children. On Wednesday, January 14, owners of the store hosted a dinner for the honorees and Papa's emplgy- ees at Red Barn of Demopolis. Ms. Melissa is a native of Centerville. She is a graduate of County High of Thomaston. She attended Alabama Southern, where she received an accounting degree. Before coming to Papa's, she worked with Larry Waiters Furniture and Creole's. She is a member of Linden Baptist Church. She is the mother of one daughter, Krystal Ousley. Mrs. Agee is a graduate of Amelia L. Johnson. She attended Booker T. Washington of Birmingham anad Concordia of Selma. Before coming to Papa's, she worked at Elmore's and Fred's of Demopolis and Creole's of Linden. She is a member of St. James Baptist Church of Thomaston. She is the mother of five children: Veronica, Roderick, Travis, Betty and Christie. She is married to Allen Agee of Faunsdale. Both ladies said that work- ing at Papa's was like "work- ing with family." It was a pleasure to work there. They expressed their appreciation for the kindness given to them as they worked. They agree they will miss seeing and greeting customers. Both said they will now enjoy their fam- ilies, travel some, and just relax. + 216 S. Main Street, Linden Located next door to Sweet Water Bank -8415 Come Check Out Our New Breakfast! 2 eggs with grits or hashbrowns, bacon or patty sausage with biscuit W9 2 eggs with hotcakes, bacon or patty sausage $499 French toast- 3 slices of toast with bacon or patty sausage $599 tloteake Platter 2 eggs with 2 hotcakes bacon or sausage s499 You may substitute ham or conecuh sausage for bacon or patty sausage for $ | 60 extra. Gravy biscuit with eggs and 2 hashbrowns S559 Omelets- ham, sausage, bacon, cheese, peppers, mush- rooms, onions served with grits or hashbrowns, biscuit or toast $759 Biscuits- Bacon or Patty $1.79 Bacon Egg Cheese $2.79 Chicken Tenders $2.59 Sausage Gravy Biscuit $2.59. We still have our great lunch buffet and combo specials!