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Eminence Rotary Club member Roy Winchester was honored at their Dec. 15 meeting for his 42 years of service in Rotary.  Roy has decided to retire as an active member, although he will continue to be an honorary member of the Eminence Club and Rotary International.  As an active member, Roy contributed in many ways to the club and the community. The celebration included a special cake and many stories of Roy’s activities over the years. Many thanks to Roy.

Submitted by Karen Shannon, Eminence Rotary Club

Henry County Fiscal Court magistrates believe the JCTC Carrollton expansion is a worthy effort, but felt torn at the Dec. 16 meeting between supporting the community college with the donation it deserves and keeping the county’s budget in the black.

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Henry County officials took a few minutes to recognize two fiscal court magistrates leaving office at the end of 2014, David Brown and Roger Hartlage.
“We have two fellas that have been a part of the court who are with us for the last time tonight,” Judge-Executive John Logan Brent said during court comments near the end of the meeting.  “Roger, I want to present this plaque to you. I want to thank you for your contribution especially to the animal services.”