A special program was presented during Wild West Day to commemorate West Blocton’s 125th Anniversary. All town officials were recognized, they included Mayor Jesse Reese, City Clerk Pam Morse, Bookkeeper DeLane Johnson, Superintendent Jerry Fondren, city council members: Greg Blake, Howard Franks, Myrtle Jones, Fred Lynch, and Mark Wooten. Dr. Lisa Buck was the M.C. She presented Mayor Reese with a framed certificate commendation. Special recognition was presented to Elbert James who represented the building of the community and its Coal Mining connections. James has lived in Blocton all of his life and is 93 years of age. A Certificate of Recognition was also given to Emma Hicks for the future project of a new building for the Public Library. Charles Allen, Chairperson for the Coke Oven Committee, was also recognized with a special certificate relating to the future development of the park and its significance to the town's future.
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