Friday, November 9, 2018
The Outlook
Burnette been club president three different times. As a member of the Elks for 24 years, he has served as exalted ruler, treasurer and chairman of the board as well as chair of numerous committees. He also served as vice president of the Southern District Elks Commission and the annual Camp ASCCA fundraiser. Individually Burnette has delivered Meals on Wheels for seven years. When his son was in the Boy Scouts, he served 10 years as assistant pack master and later as pack master for Troop 169. He spent 10 weeks helping renovate the Trinity Church campus. He helped build seven houses and helped provide a half-dozen handicap ramps with the Tallapoosa County Habitat for Humanity. At First United Methodist Church, he has served as the chair of the administra-
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tive board, the finance committee and president of the Men’s Club. He also attends several Bible study groups. Burnette is a graduate of Dadeville High School and attended American University at night while serving in the Army in the Washington, D.C. area for two years. He then served four years in the Army Reserve. He began working at Russell Corporation in 1964 rising from the lowest rungs to retiring in 2006 as a plant manager. He and his wife are proud to say they have visited all 50 states. As one observer said of Jerry, “He lives for JOY ̾ Jesus first, Others second and Yourself last.” In its 31st year, the Seniors of Achievement Award program recognizes seniors who have made significant lifetime contributions to their community.
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The chamber’s annual open house will be Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Holiday walking around downtown on a Sunday afternoon and going in the stores. This is something we at Main Street look forward to every year. The attendance for Holiday Open House has been increasing every year.” Along with the merchants, restaurants like J.R.’s, Jake’s and Lake Martin Pizza Co. will be open during the open house event, giving those enjoying Holiday Open House the chance to have some great food in between browsing the selections each store is offering. Along with the restaurants, Smith said several of the stores will be providing light refreshments to customers. This year’s Holiday Open House will be a little different from last year’s, namely Main Street between the roundabout and the railroad tracks
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will not be closed off during the event. However, some of the things attendees enjoy every year will still be around. Smith said all of the stores will be decorated, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available to meet and take photos with children at Main Street Maker’s Market and many of the stores will offer special sales and doorbusters. A few may even have some giveaways throughout the event. “Members from ACT II will be taking part, selling tickets to their show,” Smith said. “There will be pop-up stores set up in the United Way conference room.” Smith said everyone involved enjoys the event, from Main Street to the merchants to the public coming out and seeing what all the stores have to offer.
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