ELBERTA, Ala. Residents in and around the town of Elberta gathered in the Civic Center Saturday afternoon to show appreciation for retiring Town Clerk Sandy Germany.

She was honored with a reception that included a variety of finger foods served in the decorated hall. Germany was also presented with numerous gifts, cards and a framed plaque on which well wishers wrote their sentiments.

This month drew a close to Germany’s 23 years of service as Elberta town clerk.