The Observer 06-02-2022 E-edition

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Thursday June 2, 2022

Vol. 14, No. 34

Opelika, Alabama

Covering Lee County, Alabama

An award-winning publication created 'For local people, by local people.'

Remembering the Sacrifice

Hovey Defeats Whatley by One Vote PHOTO BY HANNAH LESTER /THE OBSERVER

PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER

The Power of ONE

LEE COUNTY — Hovey and his wife, Anna, react to the news that Hovey beat Incumbant Tom Whatley for the Alabama Senate District 27 seat by just one vote. Turn to B9 for more information on the provisional ballot count.

OPELIKA — The city of Opelika held its Memorial Day Ceremony at Courthouse Square in Opelika on Monday. The Opelika Fire Department presented a wreath in honor of those military members that died in service.

Keep Opelika Beautiful Names New Director CONTRIBUTED BY KEEP OPELIKA BEAUTIFUL

OPELIKA — The Keep Opelika Beautiful Board of Directors recently announced that Blythe will begin serving as executive director of the organization beginning June 1. Blythe served on the KOB board for five years and has been active in all programs and activities of the organization. “I have enjoyed volunteering with Keep Opelika Beautiful, and I look forward to continue my

service as director of the organization,” Blythe said. “KOB enhances the lives of Opelika residents by organizing litter cleanups, recognizing beautification winners and encouraging people to recycle. I’m excited to continue working with our youth people to educate them on the importance of a beautiful environment.” Keep Opelika Beautiful was started in 1997 as a committee of the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. Over the past 25 years, the organization has had two directors, Shirley Flora

and Tipi Miller. Keep Opelika Beautiful hosts events such as Garden in the Park, Shred Day, Citywide Cleanup and Adopt-A-Mile. "Tipi Miller has done an excellent job with Keep Opelika Beautiful and was difficult to replace," said Board President Bruce Heath. "The KOB board is happy to have Priscilla at the helm of the organization. Priscilla has worked diligently as a volunteer, and she is the perfect fit for director. I look forward to continuing to work with her."

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“… You know, we’ve joked this whole week, after the fact, that every vote counts and obviously it comes down to one vote and it’s never been more true.”

Tipi Miller to Lead United Way of Lee County CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY UNITED WAY

LEE COUNTY — Tipi Miller, an Opelika native and seasoned nonprofit administrator for more than two decades, will begin serving as executive director of United Way of Lee County on June 1, the board of directors announced. “The thing that I am most excited about is telling the story of United Way,” Miller said. “When a crisis such as COVID, tornadoes or hurricane hit our community, United Way is

on the front line. “But United Way is also part of everyday life for many people. When students need a backpack and supplies to be their very best in school, United Way steps in. When a family needs help with the power bill or a new mom needs support,

United Way is the resource. I look forward to meeting people and sharing all the ways United Way has made our community a better place.” For the past 13-anda-half years, Miller has served as the executive See MILLER, page A3

CONTENTS

OPINION ..................... A4 ENTERTAINMENT ........... A7 OBITUARIES ............... A11 RELIGION ................... A12 COMICS ....................... A13 SPORTS ........................ B1 POLITICS ...................... B9 CLASSIFIEDS ................ B12 PUBLIC NOTICES ........... B12 PUZZLES ..................... B13


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