Before we criticize, consider the heart

Voters deserve facts, not political trash talk

I have said many times that I do not like politics. I have never had any desire to get involved in it. My husband, on the other hand, loves it. He enjoys every minute of it. Frankly, sometimes it gets on my nerves. That does not mean I do not have opinions. There are people I will support and people I will not support. Over the years, my husband and I have even found ourselves on different sides of certain races. That is OK. We do not have to agree on everything. This column is not aimed at one political... Article Link [https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/voters-deserve-facts-not-political-trash-talk/]

There's more to do in Clarke County than you think

Every year around this time, I always hear there is nothing to do in Clarke County. We may not have giant amusement parks or beaches in our backyard but one of the best things about living in Clarke County is that entertainment often comes in simpler forms. Sometimes all it takes is a sunny afternoon, a few friends and a willingness to get outside. If you're a golfer — or even if you've never picked up a club — we're fortunate to have two courses in the county. Jackson Links in Jackson and the Thomasville Golf Course offer great places to... Article Link [https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/theres-more-to-do-in-clarke-county-than-you-think/]

Clarke Prep trio were in All-Star Game

Fresh off a run to the AISA Class 2A state championship series, three members of Clarke Prep’s baseball team were selected to compete in the 27th annual Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Underclassmen All-Star Game. The Gators’ Camden Jones, Gray Wilson and John Allen Powell were selected to participate and were the only Alabama Independent School Association players invited. Jones, a rising junior catcher, and Powell, a rising senior first baseman, were both members of Team Columbia Blue. Wilson, also a rising senior, competed for Team Cardinal. The showcase on June 8-10 at Troy University featured six teams — three from... Article Link [https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/clarke-prep-trio-were-in-all-star-game/]

Community Calendar

JUNE 27 Thomasville will host its annual hometown celebration June 27 at 5 p.m. downtown. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. Watermelon Festival announced by Thomaston Historical Foundation on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. East watermelon at the festival and take one home. The festival will take place on the old Marengo County High School grounds. June 28 Fulton Fireworks will be hosted Sunday, June 28 at 9 p.m. Parking will be available at Fulton Baptist Church, the red dirt lot across from Mid-Central Water, Fulton Town Hall and the Mike Norris Ball Field. JUNE 26... Article Link [https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/community-calendar-753/]

The best birthday present

I had another birthday last week. Funny thing, I don’t feel any older. I thought I still got around just fine until I took that family trip to Europe. I thought I did a fair amount of walking around here, but when we did all that walking in Europe, I found myself lagging behind the younger family members. I was surprised because so many of my friends tell me I walk fast. Of course, I have to take into account that most of those friends are in my age group. I walk a regular route that takes me up and... Article Link [https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/the-best-birthday-present/]