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Citizen Barbara Slaton has devoted herself to her community and family both personally and pro-fessionally. She has given 46 years of service to the Giles County Extension Of-fi ce, starting in 1967 as the Home Economics Secretary.

Slaton has done a little bit of everything in the office. She’s performed the typing, answered tele-phones, kept financial records, greeted clients, prepared documents for exhibition, kept every-one in supplies and as-sisted agents with their programs.

“Barbara has spent many hours assisting with the Giles County Fair, the county FCE Clubs, the county Cattleman’s As-sociation and many other groups and organizations,” said Kevin Rose, director of the Giles County offi ce. “Barbara is trustworthy, dedicated, prompt and committed; and she is al-ways a team player.”

Slaton has been recog-nized with several service awards, most recently a 40 year award. She has worked with adults and children as well. She served as the adult agriculture admin-istrative support assistant and she has worked with the 4-H program help-ing to develop programs

and enroll students.Born in the Stella Com-

munity, where she attend-ed the Stella Cumberland Presbyterian Church, she graduated from Minor Hill High School and she and husband Joel have two daughters Nita Laten and Jodi Gaines. Ready now for retirement, Slaton is look-ing forward to spending time with her fi ve grand-children; Landon Journey, Hayden Journey, Sawyer Phillips, Elizabeth Gaines and Thomas Gaines.

“Barbara is my sister and

close friend,” commented brother Bob McGill. “I can always count on her. We were brought up with strong family values and traditions. She has a deep love for family, especially her grandchildren.”

As a member and volun-teer at the Elks Lodge she has chaired the children’s Christmas program for the past 10 years and worked to collect and distribute food for underprivileged families during the holi-day season. She has volun-teered with the golf tour-

nament to raise money for veterans, and the county wide Elks Hoop Shoot, done landscaping at the lodge itself and worked on many other projects.

“I’m proud to have had the opportunity to know and work with Barbara for 26 of her 46 years,” continued Rose. “Her in-fluence within the Ex-tension Office and the community will be felt for many more years to come. We will certainly miss her but wish her well inher retirement.”

Barbara Slaton has dedicated 46 years to Giles Countians as an employee of the county UT Extension Service. During her years of service she has worked closely with the Giles County Ag Committee, including committee members (from left): Roger Reedy, Slaton, Tracy Wilburn, Kristen Pfeiffer and Larry Dickey. Retiring soon, she is looking forward to spending more time with her family and grandchildren. SUBMITTED

Citizen Is ‘Trustworthy, Dedicated, Prompt and Committed’

The Giles County Humane Association will host an Adoption Day Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m.-noon on the Pulaski Square, on the sidewalk, in front of The Outlook.

We have many won-derful animals wait-ing for their forever homes, including other puppies/dogs and kit-tens/cats not pictured here.

Call 363-5455 for more information or to fi ll out your adop-tion application prior to the event.

Sign-ups for a low cost spay/neuter pro-gram may be complet-ed on this day. You may also sign-up to volunteer or join the association.

We do not accept animals into the as-sociation at this event.

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The Giles County High School Class of 1963 celebrating its 50th reunion May 25 are (fi rst row, from left): Sam T. Collins, Carol Ann Fogg Cannon, Bill Holt, Pat Hughes, Woodrow Hastings, Jane Nickell Taylor, Glen Pane, (second row) Marsha McKay Moss, Sandra Clifton Walters, Cathy Cope Taylor, Carol Cope Yancey, Sandi Crabtree Blessing, Beth Moore Garner, Merry Merle Bunn Sigmon, Cheryl Crabtree Raney, Jeanette Kolle Powell, Betty Bee Stewart, Pat Watson Hastings, Patti Rogers Williams, (third row) Don Davis, Donna Holley Pardue, Lydia Cox Fish, Paula White Derryberry, Jane Campbell Alexander, Jane Lancaster Phillips, Jane Needham Kaufman, Elaine Christopher Hickman, Linda Brady Tankersley, Martha McKinney Hobby, Shirley Miller Shaddix, David Dale, Terrell Greene, Faye Brown Campbell (fourth row) Eugene Childress, Bobby Wamble, Roger Reedy, Ernie White, Dennis Story, Bobby Prestridge, Bobby Chaffi n, Tommy Campbell, Don Christopher, Brian Brooks, Wayne Stafford, Bobby Wynne, Bob Lanning, Wayne Walls, Clyde Williams, Donald Ingram, Denny Shelton and Glen Wise. SUBMITTED

Myers Brown, chair of the Tennessee War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission (left), discusses causes of the War of 1812 and how Tennessee became known as the Volunteer State with Crockett’s Forge Seat U.S. Daughters of 1812 (continuing from left) Peggy McLain, Mary Anne Karnes, Colleen Spears, Elaine Jett, Donette Sellers, Lynda Logan and Jennie Jo Hardison at a recent meeting. Brown also serves as curator of history and extension services at the state museum. The Crockett’s Forge Seat U.S. Daughters of 1812 will meet again Sept. 19. For more information, visit www.usdaughters1812.org. SUBMITTED

William Branch Giles DAR member Peggy McLain (left) and Regent Mary Ann Karnes discuss Flag Day and women’s issues at a recent meeting, when fi nancial manager Jay Dryden spoke about planning for retirement and aging with the group. SUBMITTED

In Memory ofEmily Elizabeth Walker

July 21, 1994 - April 16, 2008You are Forever in our hearts & always on our minds. We love you & miss you so very much.

Love,Mama, Diddy, Sarah, Steve,

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