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Constable abolishment may or may not require vote of the people By MITCH SNEED Editor
The Alabama State Senate passed and sent back to the House an amended bill that would abolish constable positions in Tallapoosa County provided the voters opt to do so after it is put on the ballot. House Bill 569, a piece of local legislation introduced by Rep. Pebblin
Warren of Tuskegee, had been previously passed by the House of Representatives in a roll call vote where just 12 representatives voted yes, Alexander City’s Mark Tuggle voted no and 77 representatives did not vote. The original bill read: “In Tallapoosa County, effective at the end of the current term of office of any constable See CONSTABLE • Page 3
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Celebrating Nursing Home Week Area facilities hold festivities for staff and residents By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Nursing homes are sometimes seen as a depressing place, where senior citizens unable to take care of themselves live out the remaining years of their life in an almost hospital-like setting. However, there are times when nursing home facilities do their best to find exciting ways to brighten up the lives of the residents. Begun in 1967, National Nursing Home Week was established by the American Health Care Association to recognize the important role these facilities play in the lives of America’s elderly. Nursing homes throughout Alexander City are not only celebrating their residents and staff during this week, but are doing so with plenty of fun activities for the seniors to take part in. “Our big things this week are having Aubie come out and spend time with the residents tomorrow [Thursday] and the barbecue cookout on Friday,” said Adams Nursing Home Activity Director Linda Young. “Today [Wednesday]
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ACPD Chief Jay Turner shakes the hands of newly promoted Lieutenant Chris Spivey at a ceremony Wednesday.
ACPD officers’ achievements recognized
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Brown’s Nursing Home residents Myra Goss, center, and Eddie Moncrief hold hands while Linda Campbell, left, looks own before the winner of Ms. Brown’s Nursing Home was announced Thursday. Below. Adams Nursing Home resident Dean Colby gives Aubie a kiss at the facility as Aubie stopped by to help celebrate.
Family and friends of some of Alexander City’s finest gathered in the municipal courtroom Thursday evening as the officers were recognized for promotions or outstanding service. “I’m proud of them. They do a fine job, and in these situations, they went above and beyond,” Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner said. “Each year, we have the Law Enforcement Memorial. We want to not only celebrate the memory of those who lost their life, but also honor those still present. I’m very proud of my officers,” he added. Turner went on to explain that a Promotion and Award Ceremony like this would become an annual event and would be held on the same day as the Law Enforcement Memorial
was a great time, as some of our residents dressed up like singers. We had The Temptations, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton and others.” “We started the week with USA Day and a military meet and greet,” said Cecily Lee, the administrator of Brown Nursing Home. “Tuesday was Luau Day, and Elvis came and performed for the residents. We’ll have a nursing home pageant on Thursday, and for Team See CELEBRATION • Page 7
Stephens students enthralled by snake show
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By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The bleachers in the Stephens Elementary gymnasium were filled with excited third- and fourth-graders Thursday afternoon as Rebecca Tucker and Lori Feazell of Yarbrough’s Educational Reptiles prepared to showcase a wide range of snakes and other reptiles. Officially started by Tucker’s father in 1967, she began doing these demonstrations in 2008. “We primarily travel throughout Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi giving our presentations,” Tucker said. “We usually bring around 15 to 20 reptiles with us to each show.” Beginning with several different types of snakes the students might encounter in the area, Tucker and Feazell explained why to avoid killing king and rat snakes, how to tell the difference between a poisonous coral snake and a non-poisonous milk snake and what to do when accidentally getting too close to one of these creatures.
Several musicians in free concert at Sportplex Saturday By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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Stephens Elementary School students hold a stretched out Albino Burmese Python at Thursday Yarbrough’s Reptile Show in the school’s gym.
“Kingsnakes are sometimes called good snakes because they will eat poisonous snakes,” Tucker said. Following allowing the students to see the kinds of snakes that are not as harmful to humans, the two then
brought out some that might be seen in the area that are quite dangerous. “The coral snake is the most venomous of all the snakes in this part of the United States, but it’s not seen See REPTILES • Page 3
Starting Friday: King Arthur 3D – PG-13
Guardians of the Galaxy 2 3D – PG-13 Alien: Covenant– R
The Alexander City Sportplex will play host to a free “Blues in the Park” concert on Saturday afternoon. Musical acts at the concert will include Willie B, Bill Avery, Stan Butler, Toia Jones and Wilson Meadows. “I’ve been in the music business for 40 something odd years now,” said concert organizer Tyrone Oliver, who has worked with concerts like these in west Alabama. “I wanted to get events like those in this area.” Stan Chilly Cooks was initially scheduled to be part of the lineup, but due to a schedule conflict, Willie B and Bill Avery were added to replace Cooks See CONCERT • Page 3
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