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Merrill clarifies write-in voting procedure ance on the exact procedures that someone would need to follow to cast a write-in vote in the Dec. 12 Senate Special Election, Secretary of State John H. Merrill developed and distributed Are you a voter who is uneasy with casting a a reference sheet for voters that have questions vote for GOP candidate Roy Moore in the Dec. 12 senate race due to the allegations against him, about that process. The write-in process is simple but voters do but just don’t buy into the beliefs and stances of need to be aware of how to cast their vote effecDemocrat Doug Jones? tively and efficiently. Apparently many Alabamians feel that way. Here is the information that voters who want Due to a large number of requests for guid-
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to write-in a candidate on their ballot need to know. Probate Judges and other local election officials have also been given this information and it should and will be available for interested voters at their polling site on Election Day.
Casting a Write-In Vote The candidate I would like to vote for is not listed on the ballot. How do I vote for him See VOTING • Page 3
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The Alexander City Sportplex will be hosting its third annual Christmas in the Park event Saturday, Dec. 9 from 2 until 10 p.m. A favorite event of many area residents, this year’s Christmas in the Park will offer a handful of new attractions and activities for its guests to enjoy. “This year, we will have a carousel available instead of the ice skating rink,” Kristi Hardy with the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department said. “We wanted to try something different and see if it would bring more people out to the event.” Similar to Oktoberfest, Christmas in the Park will be concentrated around the pavilion and playground below the baseball fields, while free parking will be available at the football stadium and transportation to the activity area will be provided. Along with the carousel, several other exciting activities will be taking place at certain points throughout the day Saturday. Food and craft vendors will be set up all day, while carolers will be singing at random intervals. Children will be able to take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 4 to 8 p.m., guests can take a horse and carriage ride from 3 until 7:30 p.m., and a series of Christmas movies and stories will begin at 2 p.m. and last through 8 p.m. A list of movies and stories, along with a schedule, will be available at Christmas in the Park See CHRISTMAS • Page 3
Total Healthcare, Urgent Care facility holds ribbon cutting By MITCH SNEED and CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writers
It’s been in the works for seven years but now Russell Medical’s Total Healthcare and Urgent Care facility is a reality. Russell Medical staff and board members and scores of those in the community who have come to depend on Russell
Medical for their care gathered Thursday to celebrate the opening of the new 12,000 square foot building that will house four primary care doctors and 32 employees. Constructed by Hoar Construction after ground was broken in March, the facility
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Top, Dr. Bob Edwards speaks to guests at Thursday’s ribbon cutting. The combined Total Healthcare and Urgent Care facility has been in the making for seven years, and is now a reality.
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Thirty nine students from the Benjamin Russell Drama Performance Class pose with Theater Director Shannon Culver before traveling to Florence for the competition.
Drama students take stage at competition By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Thirty-nine students from the Benjamin Russell High School Drama Performance Class loaded up onto buses early Thursday
Starting Friday:
afternoon heading for Florence and the Walter Trumbauer State Festival. Hosted by the University of North Alabama and the Alabama Conference of Theater, the festival See DRAMA • Page 3
One of the first things victims of physical or sexual abuse need is a place where they can feel safe and protected from their abuser, a place where people are willing to listen and help them recover from this situation. Based in Talladega and part of the Talladega County Child See PALMER • Page 3
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