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Rain, strong winds on the way By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Tallapoosa County has the potential to see rainfall and strong winds to usher in the month of November today as a storm front comes across Alabama. Meteorologist Daniel Martin with the Birmingham office of the National Weather Service said there is a trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere helping steer this storm into Alabama, while a lower level pressure system is coupling
with it to bring a cold front into the state after the storm passes by. This storm has the potential to create thunderstorms, though Martin said the chance for this is stronger closer to Montgomery and areas south of the capital. “We are at the lower end of the severe threat scale,” Martin said. Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran said the threat level for this storm changes within the county itself, with the Alexander City area being under a
marginal threat from the storm. However, the threat goes from marginal to slight in between Dadeville and Reeltown. “We could see winds of up to 60 (mph), and we cannot rule out the possibility of a spin-up tornado,” Moran said. Moran said the main line of the storm is, as of Wednesday afternoon, projected to come through the area between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Along with the strong winds, there is also the chance of rainfall of around 1 inch. Martin said there is the possibility some areas could see some
ponding from the rain, while Moran said low-lying areas may see some flash flooding. While today’s storm may not be as intense as others, Moran reminded everyone to stay weather aware and have ways to get all pertinent information, including Tallapoosa Alert. Moran encouraged everyone who has not signed up for the service to do so, while those who may need assistance in signing up can call the EMA office at 256-825-1078 to get registered.
St. James Episcopal holding fall bazaar By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
St. James Episcopal Church in Alexander City will be a hive of activity Saturday morning as the church holds its annual fall bazaar, selling a variety of goods to raise money for the many outreach programs the church is involved with. “The bazaar starts at 9 a.m. and will go until noon,” church member Jan Jung said. “It has been going for the past five or six years since it started back up. It has evolved into something bigger and better every year.” Held inside the fellowship hall at St. James, there will be fresh-baked goods, frozen soups, jellies, other kitchen items and potentially even some homemade candies available at the bazaar, according to Jung. There will also be handmade pottery, ornaments, Christmas décor, handmade crosses and angels and even larger woodwork items. There will be inexpensive items and goods See BAZAAR • Page 5
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Photos by Cliff Williams / The Outlook Mason Walker Booth, left, takes a look at the candy offered at The Outlook Wednesday evening before getting his picture taken. Above, kids trick-or-treat at the fire department. Right, a trick-or-treater gets a high five while visiting the police department.
McKelvey hopes to continue plan in District 3
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Tapley wants to serve district again
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Frank Tapley is proud of his time on the Tallapoosa County Commission and seeking the District Tapley 3 seat again as an independent. Tapley served two stints as a commissioner from 1998-2002 and from 20062014 and hopes voters See TAPLEY • Page 3
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John McKelvey and Frank Tapley are running for District 3 commissioner in Tallapoosa County and will appear on Tuesday’s ballot.
Four years ago John McKelvey was a newcomer to the political arena, but not to the public eye. McKelvey was in law enforcement and dealing with McKelvey public on a daily basis, but saw a need in his native Tallapoosa County and ran for county commissioner in District 3. After being elected as a Republican in 2014, McKelvey set to work with a plan and hopes voters will support him again Tuesday. See MCKELVEY • Page 3
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