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Elected Officials are Sworn into Office
Four of the five Commissioners were sworn in by Probate Judge John Paluzzi. From left: District 3 Commissioner Drew Elmore, District 5 Commissioner Mark Gray, District 1 Commissioner Bobby Bain, and District 2 Commissioner Bobby Ingram.
BY GENA HUFF, Editor
The swearing in of elected officials in the Pickens County community occurred over the past couple of weeks, welcoming all those elected to their positions in an official capacity. Former Pickens County District Attorney Chris McCool was sworn in as the Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Place Number 2 on November 9 in Montgomery.
At the swearing in of the Commissioners on Nov. 14 at the Judicial Building in Carrollton, McCool was on hand to swear in District 4 Commissioner Jerry Fitch.
Carrollton Snow Guaranteed
The Courthouse Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held December 3. The town’s Christmas parade, is being held December 13 at 6 p.m.
BankFirst to Acquire FNB Bancshares of Central Alabama
After the merger is completed, the combined company will operate under the BankFirst brand, have 22 offices serving Mississippi and Alabama, and have assets in excess of $1.2 billion.
Carrollton Gets $350,000 Grant for Lagoon Project
From left: Senator Gerald Allen; Governor Kay Ivey; Carrollton Mayor Mickey Walker; Kenneth Boswell; and Cory Johnson, Director West Alabama Regional Commission.
Carrollton received the Community Block Development Grant for $350,000 for the wetland lagoon cell, for tertiary advanced treatment, at the waste-water treatment plant on Latham Street.
Robotics Club Forms for its Inaugural Year at Career Center
The Pickens County College and Career Center’s Robotics Club posed with their entry to Bevill State Community College’s BEST Robotics competition. (Photo was taken on Halloween day.) Front Row, from left: Collin Vang, GHS; Tori Pulliam, PCHS; Briana Harris, PCHS; Trishyla Means, PCHS; Jessica Phipps, GHS; Talaija Smith, AHS; Castella Sherrod, AHS; and Glenn Draper, PCHS. Back row, from left: Judson Stanfill, PA; Benjamin Stephens, GHS; and Wesley Junkins, GHS.
This year’s topic was Saving the Sea Turtles and Clean our Oceans.
County Election Results Tally Some Surprises
While some counties had a Democratic majority, the norm was a Republican voted into each desired position.
Gordo City Council Rallies for Holiday Season
Upcoming events for the city include the Christmas parade on Dec. 3 and Breakfast with Santa, on Dec. 8. The next meeting of the Gordo City Council will be held Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Reform Council Takes Action on Abandoned Properties
The next meeting of the Reform City Council is Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.
Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served Since 1919
Brandon Garrison, left, and Brian Pearson, right, were recently honored as Veterans of the Month by the
Foreign Wars Veterans Post 4767. World War II Veteran Ken Lucas, center, presented the awards.
The staff of the Pickens County Herald would like to thank all those who have served or are serving our great nation. We appreciate your sacrifices and honor you, not only on Veterans Day, but every day.
County in Compliance with Garbage Exemption Law
The basis of those arguments being required procedure in applying for an exemption from the garbage pickup fee was “unjust” and “a hardship” on those residents whose only income came from Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Author James Pate Gives Program at Aliceville Museum
Author James P. Pate
For more information about upcoming events, visit ‘alicevillemuseum’ on Facebook.
Pickens County Farmer’s Federation Holds Quarterly Meeting at Center
Pictured, from left: Mac Higginbotham, Diane McCool, Jamie Chapman, Senator Gerald Allen, Debra Wiggins, Sam Wiggins, and Steven Koon.
The Pickens County Farmers wish to thank those who stayed late in order for us to have this meeting.
Acker / Whitney
Acker / Whitney
Mike and LuAnn Acker of Carrollton are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Hannah Leigh Acker, to Charles Joseph “CJ” Whitney, son of Jeffrey and Lea Whitney of Georgetown, Delaware.
Happy Halloween
Ghosts and ghouls greet commutors at the intersection of Hwy. 17 and Hwy. 82 in Reform. Citizens Glenda Adcock and Jacob Callahan voluntarily decorate the high-visible block of the city each year for the enjoyment of the city’s residents and passerbys.
BOE Begins Formulation of Strategic Plan
Current members of the Pickens County Board of Education will sit at the November 17 meeting. Any new board members will be sworn in at the December meeting.
A’ville Passes Trucker Resolution to Support Ordinance
The city has placed a legal notice in the Pickens County Herald for three weeks regarding the new permit policy in accordance with notification practices.
Scams Still Plaguing Pickens Co. Residents
Residents are asked to contact the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office or your local police department if you are the victim of a scam.
PC Farmers Federation Women’s Committee Holds Meeting
Front row, from left: Jamie Owens, Octavia Howell, Sara Peebles, and Mona Sha Koon. Back row, from left: Debbie Roberts, Diane McCool, Ashley Koon, and Peggie Pugh.
The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Diane McCool.
Sustainable Agriculture Network to Hold Work Sessions for Alabama Farmers
Members of ASAN, from left, Margaret Weinberg, youth food and farm forum coordinator; Laura Núñez, administrative and program assistant; Mindy Santo, part-time program assistant and Alice Evans, executive director.
To register, visit asanonline.org/forum18 or call Evans at 256-743-0742 or Santo at 205-547-0666. The deadline for registration is Monday, Nov. 19.
Perry / Durrett to Wed
Larrin Brooke Perry and Clint Alexander Durrett
The wedding will be at 4:00 p.m., November 10, at Foxwood Events in Gordo.
A’ville Council Passes Budget Amidst Apprehension
A motion to pass the budget was made by Councilman Max Allen and seconded by Councilman Thomas Wilkins.
BOE Hears State Audit Outcome
The audit focused on the period of October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017.