District Courthouse founder honored

It may have been a long time coming, but the folks who were instrumental in the creation of the Leon County District Courthouse were honored in a ceremony on Wednesday morning, on the occasion of the completion of courthouse renovations.

Leon County Commissioners pose with Foster Louis Thompson during a formal dedication ceremony at the newly renovated Leon County District Courthouse. Van’Go’photo Leona's Foster Louis Thompson was primarily instrumental in obtaining the grant money for the courtroom which was completed in 1977. Noting that the recognition ceremony was long overdue, Judge Byron Ryder and the county commissioners made an official proclamation and presented Thompson with a plaque in recognition of his efforts. A larger plaque will hang in the District Courtoom honoring all who were were involved.

Special guests recognized at the ceremony included former Commissioner Curtis Easterling, and former County Attorney John Mallard, former Judge Bill Mc- Adams and Earl Hill Moore.

Foster Louis Thompson of Leona was recognized in a dedication ceremony at the Leon County District Courtroom on Wednesday. Van A formal portrait of Judge Max Rogers (District Judge from 1936-64) was also presented and will soon be prominently displayed.