Community COTR The Latest Clarke named 2017 COTR Special Child November 29, 2017 Michael Clements Alabama, BWWMH, Christmas on the River, Clarke, COTR 2017, Demopolis, Love Lights Tree, Special Child 11-29-2017 — Demopolis, Ala. — Christmas on the River 2017 Special Child Ronnie (R.C.) Clarke, Jr. pulls the handle to light the Love Lights Tree atop Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital. The lighting of the Love Lights Tree kicks off COTR festivities each year in Demopolis. Share this:TwitterFacebook