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Playground unit coming to New Site By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Residents of New Site may soon see a new addition in the open space next to the pavilion behind town hall. Behind the driving force of councilman Billy Daniel, the New Site Town Council approved a motion during Monday night’s meeting to purchase a playground set from Hammill Recreation, LLC of Concord, Alabama. The town will spend approximately $18,000 on purchasing the unit, but thanks to a grant received through the state government, New Site will be reimbursed $10,000, leaving the city paying around $8,000 when all is said and done. The motion did not come without a few questions raised, however. Councilman Toby Hanson asked if installing this would add to the town’s regular insurance payments. Mayor Phil Blasingame believed it would be covered with the sports park behind the fire department building. Police Chief Philip Weddle asked if there would be an issue with the playground when the pavilion had been rented, to which the mayor replied the town would be looking into the situation. Daniel made the motion to approve purchasing the unit and was seconded by councilman Mickey Carter. See EQUIPMENT • Page A5
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Above, a worker with the Alexander City Light Department hangs garland, wreaths and boys on a light pole downtown Tuesday morning.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Local merchants ready to welcome shoppers Sunday By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Area shoppers will get a special first look at what local merchants will have available this holiday season during the annual Holiday Open House Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, 19 merchants in both the downtown area and around town will be participating, many of whom will be running specials during the event. “This is an opportunity for people to see what stores will be carrying during the holidays and get some shopping done before the busy part of the holiday season,” Director of Marketing and Special Events for the Chamber of Commerce Kim Dunn said. “We’ve changed the dates See OPEN • Page A3
LOCAL MERCHANTS PARTICIPATING IN HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: • ABC-123 Education Station • Caldwell Electronics Carlisle’s • Cloud Nine • Downtown Girl • Dr. Steven Mackey • Fermenter’s Market on the Green • Gilbert Woodcrafts & •Home Décor • Jackson Drugs
• Longleaf Antique & Flea Mall • Luck of the Draw Art and Frame Gallery • Madison House Restorations • Mistletoe Bough Bed & Breakfast • Ocie & Belle’s •The Shoppes of Queen’s Attic
The Tallapoosa County Board of Education held a special call meeting Tuesday night along with its regularly scheduled work session. Despite the absence of board chairman Martin Johnson,
the meeting was able to progress under the direction of vice-chairman Michael Carter. During the special meeting, the board officially finalized hiring two third-grade teachers at Reeltown Elementary School. One opening was See SCHOOLS • Page A5
See OFFICERS• Page A5
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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95-year old Dorothy Robbins was one of several First United Methodist Church members who entertained guests during Wednesday’s fundraiser soup lunch by playing music on the fellowship hall piano.
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The Alexander City Police Department is in the process of evaluating applicants to fill three open positions in its ranks and Chief Jay Turner said the number and quality of applicants has been impressive. The application period closed last Friday and Turner said that this week he and others in leadership positions have been conducting evaluations. He said that includes a review of their qualifications, a mandatory Basic Aptitude Test for noncertified applicants and a physical fitness test. “These are the first positions we’ve had since the state began requiring the Basic Aptitude Test,” Turner said. “It’s a test that tests basic knowledge critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills. It’s offered at Central Alabama Community College and there is a $45 fee to the applicants to take it. I was afraid that may deter some from applying, but that hasn’t been the case.” Turner said they had a mix of experienced and inexperienced applicants, but overall what is seeing has been a very solid group. Some of the applicants are already certified officers, Turner said. The first two days of the
Senate candidate Jones to visit area Thursday night
County school board fills open teacher positions By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Dadeville Tigers go back to the drawing board.
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Democratic candidate Doug Jones will be in Alexander City Thursday evening as the special guest speaker during a meeting of the Tallapoosa County Democrats. “Doug is a fine
person, and he is someone who will not embarrass us in Washington,” Interim Chair of the Tallapoosa County Democrats Carol Gowan said. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Charles “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City and is open to See JONES • Page A5
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