George and Ann Porter of Jemison recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
The couple was married in a home wedding on Jan. 30, 1960. Many friends and family know the Porters as “G.T.” and “Annie Merle.” They have been lifelong residents of Jemison and are well known and loved in their community.
The two celebrated their anniversary at home with well wishes from their children, Shelia and husband, Wade; Pam; Anthony and wife, Kandye; and Cassandra and husband, Bryan. They also enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren, Blake and Summer Raines; Trevor and Kelsey Porter; and Heath and Allison Edge.

Shannon Martin of Thorsby and Josh Smitherman of Clanton are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.
The bride elect is the daughter of Paul Tackett of Tower Hill, Ill. And Carlotta Stibich of Branson, Mo., and the granddaughter of Marcella Logan of Vanceburg, Ky. She is a graduate of Branson High School and is majoring in elementary education at Southwest Baptist University. She is currently a homemaker.
The prospective groom is the son of Gerald and Tammy Smitherman of Clanton, and the grandson of James and Charlotte Smitherman, Sammy Wyatt and the late William Wyatt, all of Clanton. He is a graduate of Isabella High School and earned a degree in horticulture from Auburn University in 2007. He is currently self-employed.
The wedding is scheduled for March 13, 2010, at Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Anna Elizabeth Gothard turned 2 on Friday, Feb 5.
She celebrated her birthday with a Candy Land theme party at Union Grove Baptist Church fellowship hall with lots of family and friends and her big brother, Tyler.
Gothard is the daughter of Scotty and Tanya Gothard and the granddaughter of Randall and Susan Cleckler, and Randy and Terri Gothard. She is the great-granddaughter of Dorothy Welch and Ann Jones.

Melia Schoener and Randall Smith, both of Jemison, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Ellen Jones of Maplesville. She is the granddaughter of Sue and Rufus Downs and the late John T. Seales.
Schoener is a 1996 graduate of Maplesville High School and obtained her certification as a nursing assistant from Wallace Community College.
She is currently a homemaker and a stay-at-home mother of three children.
The prospective groom is the son of Howard Smith and the late Mildred Smith of Maplesville.
He is a 1979 graduate of Maplesville High School and later earned a degree as a machinist from Wallace Community College in 1994. Smith is employed at the International Paper mill in Prattville.
The wedding will take place Feb. 26, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at the courthouse.

Isabella High School senior Marlee D. Hayes of Jemison was recently awarded a $14,000 Trustees Scholarship to attend the University of West Alabama.
This award, which is based on academic achievement and proven leadership potential, comes from the UWA Office of Admissions.
For 175 years, the University of West Alabama has served the west central Alabama area and beyond through educational opportunity, academic research and public outreach.
For more information about admission, financial aid and scholarships, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@uwa.edu or call 1-888-636-8800.

Melia Schoener and Randall Smith, both of Jemison, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Ellen Jones of Maplesville. She is the granddaughter of Sue and Rufus Downs and the late John T. Seales.
Schoener is a 1996 graduate of Maplesville High School.
The prospective groom is the son of Howard Smith and the late Mildred Smith of Maplesville.
He is a 1979 graduate of Maplesville High School and later earned a degree as a machinist. Smith is employed at the International Paper mill in Prattville.

Hillary Cleckler was named to the Chancellor’s List at Troy University in fall 2009 by achieving a 4.0 GPA.

Cleckler is majoring in nursing and is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority where she is the personal development coordinator. She is attending Troy on the Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is awarded for high academic achievement.

She is the daughter of Barry and Beverly Cleckler and the granddaughter of Jerry and Janice Wright and Doug and Janis Cleckler.

Tiffany M. Morgan of Clanton was recently awarded a $6,000 Trustees Scholarship to attend the University of West Alabama.
This award, which is based on academic achievement and proven leadership potential, comes from the UWA Office of Admissions.
Morgan, a Thorsby High School senior, plans to major in nursing.
For 175 years, the University of West Alabama has served the west central Alabama area and beyond through educational opportunity, academic research and public outreach.
For more information about admission, financial aid and scholarships, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@uwa.edu or call 1-888-636-8800.

Jemison Middle School inducted 65 new members to their Beta Club on Feb. 4.

The club had 39 members.

New officers are Morgan Lucas-president, Tyler Henderson-vice-president, Tayler Mazingo-secretary, Yoandra Camarillo-treasurer, Lauren Crosby-seventh grade representative, Madison Smith-eighth grade representative, and Brady Graves-activity planner.  Club sponsor is Karen Hayes. Pictured are (seated): Morgan Lucas, Tyler Henderson and Tayler Mazingo; (standing): Madison Smith, Yoandra Camarillo, Lauren Crosby and Brady Graves.

Memphis Cole Scott celebrated his 2nd birthday on Feb. 6.
Helping him celebrate were his sister, Emma Grace, many friends and family members.
Scott is the son of Shane and Beth Scott of Jemison, and the grandson of Tim and Debbie Scott of Thorsby and Randall and Susan Cleckler of Jemison.