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WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 28, 2018
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Vol. 29, No. 48
County renews contract
Santa and Mrs. Claus are expected to make a guest appearance during Eclectic’s ‘A Season of Hope’ holiday festivities. File / The Observer
Commission votes to renew governmental affairs contract By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
The Elmore County Commission unanimously voted Monday evening to renew a governmental affairs service contract with a firm that helps protect local interests in Montgomery and shape local legislation. “They have represented us the entire time of our terms,” commission chairman Troy Stubbs said of the Crosby Drinkard Group, LLC. “They’ve done an excellent job over the last two years. They’re local people and they care about our county.” Stubbs said the Crosby Drinkard Group, LLC helps the county move forward with local legislation. “They focus on the immediate interests of our county. For example, in years past, we passed Sunday alcohol sales. (It) was a local piece of legislation that impacted Elmore County businesses,” Stubbs said. “This particular group helps us with the preparation of the legislation so that it will accomplish the goals that we have.” Additionally, Stubbs said the group represents Elmore County’s interests regarding statewide legislation that affects the county. “If there are things that come up at the See COMMISSION • Page 2
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‘A Season of Hope’ Eclectic getting ready for annual holiday event By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
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undreds of residents and visitors are expected to gather in Eclectic’s downtown area on Dec. 8 for the town’s annual Christmas parade, holiday market and tree-lighting ceremony.
“You get an opportunity to get out there and spend the holidays with your neighbors,” assistant town clerk Elizabeth Geer said. “Last year, we had a lot of people come. I know everybody said they had a good time.” At the events, visitors will have the opportunity to make contributions to Donalsonville, Georgia, which was devastated by Hurricane Michael. See HOLIDAY • Page 2
Small Business Saturday was a success, retailers say
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Despite college football rivalry games and dreary weather, locally owned shops and retail stores in Tallassee and Eclectic seemed to experience higher-than-average sales during Small Business Saturday, owners said. In downtown Tallassee, shoppers visited the newly opened Sistruck, All Things Desired, where Cathy Butler and Mary Ellen Peters were busy helping customers. “We have been busy today,” Butler said, “especially earlier in the day. At one time it was really busy.” Several shoppers hit the local stores on Black Friday for some Christmas shopping. See SMALL • Page 2
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In downtown Tallassee, shoppers visited the newly opened Sistruck, All Things Desired, where Cathy Butler and Mary Ellen Peters were busy helping customers during Small Business Saturday.
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