1996

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BANQUET ENTERTAINMENT • Special entertainment for the annual Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce Banquet was pro– vided by Ross Price, a vocal instructor at East Central Community College. Price is shown performing his rendition of "Danny Boy" while being accompanied by Dr. Eddie M. Smith, ECCC president. Over 200 attended the "United for Progress" program held at ECCC's South Campus Dining Facilicy.(ECCC Photo)

FRANK MELTON, CEO of WLBT-TV, Jackson, was the featurec speaker at the annual Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce Ban quet held at the East Central Community College South Campu! Dining Facility on NOvember 14. In addressing the over 200 ir attendante, Melton urged citizens to get involved in communit) activities • especially with young people. "The problem in man) communities and schools is not the children. but the parents anc ~ther adults who ignore their responsibili~es to our youth. Wt ·must make a dedicated effort to ensure that our young people receive the guidance and leadership they need." Melton received a standine ovation fnllnwing his remarks. (EC Photo)

VANCE HONORED - A plaque of appreciation was presented to Mickey Vance in recognition of his service as praesident of the Gre– ater Decatur Chamber of Commerce for 1996. Marie Hinson, selected to lead the Chamber in 1997, is shown making the presen– tation at the annual Chamber Banquet held at East Central Com· munity College South Campus Dining Facility on November 14. The featured speaker was Frank Melton, general manager of WLBT-TV in Jackson. (EC Photo)

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