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Mayor sends Machen home again Documents claim finance director is ‘incompetent in her duties’ By MITCH SNEED Editor
Alexander City Mayor Charles Shaw has dismissed the city’s Finance Director Sandra Machen again. Shaw came downstairs to Machen’s first-floor office at city hall at about 8
a.m. with a police officer and dismissed the embattled Machen for the third time in about 11 months. Tuesday’s dismissal comes a day after Council President Jim Spann asked Shaw a series of pointed questions at Monday night’s council meeting. He asked Shaw about the city’s budget and when he would have it ready for review. He also questioned the mayor on the status of the Auburn University pay study, the use of two auditing firms that were
numbers works for you. People who work for you generate the numbers. … You are the boss you wanted the job, you got it. Handle it.” Shaw fired back. “I will handle it,” Shaw said. So today, Shaw terminated Machen. The document presented to Machen at the time they sent home includes: • “Sandra has been incompetent in
making little progress and the city being “$1.5 million out” in its books. An indication that another termination may be coming came Monday night came when Jim Spann questioned Shaw on his progress with the budget and Shaw claimed that he couldn’t get numbers because the auditors were not finished. “We don’t have numbers?” Spann questioned Shaw. “Don’t say we. You are the boss. Everybody who works with
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Meeting set on BRHS’s principal’s comments
Chamber board gets update on incubator and new businesses
By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
A public meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Cooper Recreation Center to discuss comments Benjamin Russell High School Principal Anthony Wilkinson made last Tuesday that some individuals alleged were racist. Alexander City Schools Superintendent Darrell Cooper said prior to the Alexander City Board of Education meeting that Wednesday’s meeting was scheduled after he had met with individuals who had expressed concerns about the comments. At least one of the meetings included Wilkinson. The individuals also visited See MEETING • Page 6
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The board of directors of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce heard some good news Tuesday as there is movement on the planned business incubator as well as some developments of new businesses coming to town. Chamber President Ed Collari told the board that they have received a lease from USAmeriBank and lawyers have looked over the documents. He said with a few minor things, he hopes to have it to the board for their inspection by the next meeting. The plan is to move the Chamber offices into the former Aliant Bank processing center on Highway 280, dedicate office space for budding businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurial opportunities and use the common area as a place for people who need space on a temporary basis to come and work there
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Members of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Aviation Unit prepare a ‘victim’ to be lifted by the unit’s helicopter at a training exercize for area first responders in New Site Tuesday.
River rescue team receives helicopter training By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Everyone is happy that the Harold Banks Canoe Trail along the Tallapoosa River is bringing more visitors. With that increased traffic comes the risks
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Make no mistake about it. Some people want money and want it so badly they are willing to do anything to get yours. That was the message Richard Searson had for the approximately 50 seniors who gathered Tuesday at USAmeriBank’s main office for a seminar called “Safe Banking for Seniors.” The people Searson was referring to are called scammers.
“It does not matter your age or your station in life,” Searson, the director of training for USAmeriBank, told the group. “We all can become a victim.” Searson then outlined for the group what constitutes a scam, why they work, different types of scams, warning signs for them and how to build defenses against scams. “A scam is a trick a criminal plays on a victim to extort money,” Searson said. “When it’s over, the scammer is gone See SENIORS • Page 5
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DEAR ABBY: I am a 40-year-old man, divorced with teenage children, and have been exclusively dating a woman who has a 4-year-old daughter. There have been no clashes between our children. We have yet to have sex. When I’m over at her place, I sleep on the living room floor either on an inflatable air mattress (her idea) or in a sleeping bag (my response when I just couldn’t take the air mattress any longer). Either way, I feel like I’m left to sleep on a dog bed -- not great for my selfesteem, as you can imagine. My girlfriend uses her daughter as the reason, suggesting that the girl just wouldn’t understand me sleeping in Mommy’s bed. I don’t personally see it as being a big issue for her daughter, given how long we have been together. We have discussed the subject, and she makes reference to perhaps planning
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some sort of rendezvous, but it never seems to go from theory to practice. There are no religious issues here. My girlfriend did have a promiscuous and troubled past as a young adult, so I’m sensitive to the issue. But this is driving me nuts. Any suggestions would be appreciated. -- ON HOLD IN NEW YORK DEAR ON HOLD: People usually find the time to do the things they want to do. Your girlfriend may be holding out for marriage, not have a strong sex drive, or not be as attracted to you as you are to her. You didn’t mention how long
you have been seeing this lady, but I think it’s time you discussed your feelings with her again, find out exactly why your sexual relationship hasn’t gone from theory to practice, and take your cue from there. DEAR ABBY: I’m 37 and have been married for eight years. I love my husband, but I’m not “in love” with him. In my younger years I gave my heart to another woman. Since then, I have masked my true feelings, but I can’t do it anymore. I’m still in love with “Loretta,” and I want to be with her. But now I have many responsibilities -- husband, kids, etc. I have told my husband about my feelings, but he seems to think this is something I’ll get over. I was 17 when Loretta and I started our relationship. We still love each other very much. I don’t want to hurt him, so what
Sherry Wolff Faulker Sherry Wolff-Faulkner, 79, Carrington, N.D., died peacefully at the CHI, St. Alexius Health on August 14, 2016, Carrington, N.D. A celebration of Sherry’s life will be held at First Baptist Church, Jamestown, N.D. on August 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Sherry is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Kenneth. Son, LeRoy Wolff, daughter Julie Mendez (Robert), Carrington, N.D. Three grandchildren, Daniel, Emily and Andrew Wolff. Two great-grandchildren Harper and Adelaide Wolff, and one brother Patrick Smith (Dolly), Jamestown, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Carrington Medical Center Nursing Recognition Fund.
Mr. Hiram Edward Reed 1926- 2016 Funeral Service for Mr. Hiram Edward Reed, 90, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Albert Pike will officiate. Burial will follow in the Alexander City Cemetery with Veteran’s Honors provided by the Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Reed passed away on Monday, August 15,
2016 at his residence. He was born on May 31, 1926 in Goodwater, Alabama to Richard Sim Reed and Avie Mae Reed. Mr. Reed owned Reed Upholstery for over 50 years. Mr. Reed loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time outdoors cutting grass and fishing. He had many beloved friends in the community and was known by everyone as “Paw Paw.” He is survived by his daughter, Gloria Jean Abbett of Alexander City; grandchildren, Tracy A. Alligood (Scott) of Alexander City, Jeff Abbett of Alexander City, Johnny T. Abbett (Anita) of Laceys
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olitical experts and historians have consistently chronicled the fact that vice presidential choices have no significant effect on the presidential race outcome. However, this has been a very unconventional presidential political year. My assessment is that the selection of Mike Pence by Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’s choosing Tim Kaine were extremely wise and helpful decisions. If for nothing else, I believe that Pence insures Indiana for the GOP and Kaine sews up the pivotal swing state of Virginia for Hillary. They are both very popular in their home states and are capable and stable choices. Republican standard-bearer Donald Trump helped himself immensely with his pick of Pence. There is a glaring difference between the two. Trump’s bombastic, egotistical brashness is offset by Pence’s genuine rock-solid Midwestern humble and conservative demeanor. Pence’s presence reassures the GOP base that Trump is a conservative. It also helps shore up the evangelical voters, who may doubt Trump. Pence is a devout bornagain Christian family man. Mike Pence, the 50th governor of Indiana, was a splendid – if not perfect choice – for the brash New Yorker. Pence built a sterling conservative record during his 12 years in Congress on both social and fiscal policy. As a congressman he was such a devout fiscal conservative that he persuaded his fellow Republicans to cut fed-
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eral spending before approving money for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts and in 2008 he opposed the bank bailout. As governor of Indiana he has cut spending, lowered taxes, and reduced regulations. He was on course to win re-election to a second four-year term. However, he had to withdraw from the race when he accepted the vice presidential nomination. Therefore, unlike the other finalists he had a lot to lose by accepting the nomination. Indiana has traditionally been a Republican state. However, in recent years it has on occasion voted for the Democratic nominee. Pence’s presence solidifies and ensures that the Hoosier state stays in the Republican column. Hillary Clinton’s choice of Tim Kaine was also a homerun. She could not have scripted someone better to be her vice presidential choice. He not only is a wise and shrewd political choice, but is uniquely qualified to be president. As Virginia’s U.S. Senator, he has served on both the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees. He is one of a few men in American history who has served as mayor of an American city (Richmond), governor of a state (Virginia), and now U.S. Senator. And he is only 58 years old.
Kaine has been a close friend of the Clintons over the years. He was an early supporter of Bill Clinton. The Clintons are very compatible and have shared common campaign political support from Wall Street and big banks. Kaine has the ideal Democratic pedigree. He was born into a working class Catholic family. His father was a unionized ironworker. While in college, he worked as a missionary to Honduras where he learned to speak fluent Spanish and worked as a Civil Rights lawyer representing those discriminated against based on race and disabilities. He then went into politics and became mayor, lieutenant governor, governor, and now Sen. Kaine. He is known as congenial and a conciliator in the Senate. He is indeed well qualified to be president. He brings two important assets to the table. Foremost he probably brings the swing State of Virginia. Secondly, his speaking fluent Spanish will help solidify the ever growing
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and important Hispanic vote. Both Trump and Clinton knocked it out of the park with their choice of running mates. The electoral college system of selecting our president heavily favors a Democrat capturing the White House. The demographic changes in the country and philosophical leftward tilt of our nation’s politics is trending to being like the left coast of California. This Democratic advantage is inherent enough that any Republican has to have a perfect storm to win. Trump seems determined to ensure that happens. He is writing the perfect script on how to lose a presidential race. It is a though he is running to make sure Hillary wins. See you next week.
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CHRISTIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: New Covenant Ministries of the World is hosting an annual Christian General Assembly August 15-21 at the Liberty Life Christian Center at 243 S Street. A prayer and breakfast will be held at 9 a.m., explanation of Bible scriptures at 11:30 a.m. and worship and praise services each night at 7 p.m. with speakers. Climax Day speaker will be Chief Apostle W.T. Traylor
August 16-18
CHURCH REVIVAL: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church in Camp Hill will have its annual revival August 16 - August 18 at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Rev. Quenton Hammond of Antioch Baptist Church in Pratt City will be the guest minister. Rev. Bernard Harris is pastor.
August 17-19
CHURCH REVIVAL: Peace & Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services Aug. 17-19 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest evangelist will be Rev. Kendall Burton of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Sylacauga. CHURCH REVIVAL: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services August 17-19 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speaker is Maurice Wright of New Life Christ Center in Roanoke.
August 18-21
AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for their fall production at the Bama Theatre, 264 Tallapoosa St., Alexander City from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Copies of the script for “What is Susan’s Secret?” are available for review at The Coffee Corner, Adelia M. Russell Library in Alex City, Dadeville Public Library and the Media Center at Central Alabama Community College. For questions, contact Mac Tyson at 334-401-8259.
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CHURCH YARD SALE: Mission Minded Kidds (m&m’s) of Duncan United Methodist and Sunnylevel United Methodist Churches will sponsor a free yard sale Saturday, Aug. 20 at Duncan United Methodist Church from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The church is located on Highway 22 East just passed Abernathy Feed and Seed. YARD SALE: Bethel Baptist Church in Jackson’s Gap is hosting a yard sale August 20 from 6 a.m. to noon. There will be sausage and biscuits for a $1. All items must go with nothing priced over $2. The money raised is going for a new piano. COMMUNITY AND CHILDREN’S DAY: The will be a community and children’s day Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Camp Hill Park on Newell Street. Everyone is invited for fun food and fellowship. All candidates running for town, county and state office are invited to attend. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
August 21
HOMECOMING: Darian Missionary Baptist Church at 1825 Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City will have a Homecoming Celebration beginning at 2:30 p.m. The guest church is Harper Springs Baptist Church of Sylacauga with Pastor Ocie Blackmon speaking. Rev. Larry Shealey is the minister at Darian Missionary Baptist Church.
August 22
SPEECH AND HEARING SCREENING: Auburn Universtiy’s NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Monday, August 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic in Room 1199 of the Haley Center. No Appointment is necessary. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, August 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Big B Restaurant. All Christian ministers are invited. Come for information, sharing, mutal support, planning, challenge and intercessory prayer. For more information, contact Bill Middlebrooks, secretary at 256-234-3371.
August 22-24
REVIVAL: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services August 22-24 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest minister is Rev. MacArthur Moss of Reeltown Missionary Baptist Church. Edward Milner is pastor.
Aug. 22-Aug. 26
REVIVAL: Darian Missionary Baptist Church at 1825 Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City will hold a revival Monday, Aug. 22-Friday, Aug. 26 with nightly services set for 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Theoangelo Perkins of Liberty Christian Church in Harpersville.
August 27
MEET AND GREET: With all that’s going on in the country dealing with our Law Enforcement Official and the community. We the Brothers of Gibraltar Lodge #173 decided instead of marching or protesting, why not have a Meet and Greet / Family Fun Day August 27 starting at 10 a.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. This would allow for the City Officials and the Community an opportunity to come together and have dialogue on concerns within the community as well as get to know each other. We are a small city and there isn’t any reason why we can’t get to know each other. So come on out bring the family and be a part of the solution. It will be a great time of Fellowship.
August 28
CHURCH HOMECOMING: River Road Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services Sunday, August 28 at 10 a.m. with Rebecca Futral and Just One in concert. A love offering will be taken and a covered dish lunch will be served at noon. Margaret Thornton is music director and Dr. Albert Pike is pastor. Everyone is invited.
August 30
COUNCIL MEETING: The Dadeville City Council will meet August 30 at noon for its second meeting of August to canvas the results of the municipal election and its regular meeting.
September 2
HOMECOMING: There will be a homecoming reception for the Dadeville High School Classes of 1957, 1977 and 1997 at the Dadeville high School Library at 5 p.m. The classes will be honored at the reception before the game and by recognizing them at the football field before the game begins.
September 10
LAUREL HIGH CLASS OF 1969: The Laurel High School Class of 1969 will have a meeting on Sat. September
10 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Cooper Recreation Center.
September 17
RIVER KIDS: The Tallapoosa County Extension Service and River Kids are hosting a float trip on the Tallapoosa River from Horseshoe Bend to Jay Bird Creek September 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Only twenty spots are available. Children must be at least 12 years of age and participated in Kayak Kamp. For more information or to register contact the Tallapoosa County Extension Office at 256-826-1050. Registration deadline is Sept. 9.
September 20
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Sept. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
September 22
STORY TELLER: Delores Hydock, actress and storyteller, will present ‘Soldiers in Greasepaint: USO Camp Show Entertainers from World War II’ at Red Ridge Methodist Church (corner of Hwy 49 and 34) Sept. 22 at 11:30 a.m. Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host this fun presentation by Delores, and she will tell us that it was bigger than Bob Hope! From Utah to the Philippines, from wrestlers and tap dancers to the biggest names in show business, from 16,000 servicemen in a southern France amphitheater to 20 GI’s in jeeps, USO camps were part of an inspiring story of volunteerism, patriotism and service. She shares with us her stories, pictures and video excerpts of some of the 7000 camp performers who brought music and laughs to US servicemen far from home during WW II. Call 256-825-7820 for more information.
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WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a watercolor workshop Sept. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wine Emporium. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. The class is limited to 12 prepaid students. The workshop will cover birch trees in a snow scene. You can register at Wine Emporium or by calling Dottie Holdren at 256-377-4918.
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October 11
AUTHOR DISCUSSION: Peggy Wall, author of ‘Alabama Gold, a History of the South’s Last Mother Lode’, will visit the Dadeville Public Library Tuesday, October 11 at 2 p.m., to discuss her book and sign copies that will be available for sale. The book covers gold mining in Tallapoosa County during an entire century, beginning in the 1830’s and ending in the late 1930’s. She has included research about Gold Mountain, the Devil’s Backbone, Eagle Creek, Goldville and Hog Mountain. Ms. Wall interviewed miners from the 1930’s and they also told her stories of the experiences of their parents who had been miners in the early 1900’s. The Friends of the Library will sponsor this event in the basement of the library at 205 North West St. Call 256-825-7820.
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Attorney General Luther Strange weighs in on lottery bills By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
Attorney General Luther Strange weighed in on Tuesday on two of at least five lottery proposals that were introduced in the Alabama Senate on the first day of Gov. Robert Bentley’s called special session. Strange gave his opinions on the governor’s proposed legislation, introduced in the House by Jim McClendon (R-Springville) as well as a separate lottery bill, also introduced by McClendon. McClendon’s second bill would allow electronic lottery games at the state’s greyhound tracks as well as the traditional lottery. It would provide money for both the General Fund and the Education Trust Fund. Strange’s voiced his opposition to the lottery in general, the his opinion of the two bills, which could not have been more different. “I am personally opposed to any lottery to fund state government,” Strange said. “I believe the lottery is, at best, a band aid on the state’s budgetary problems and will not provide the kind of longterm solution we need.
“As Attorney General, I have been approached by the Legislature to offer a legal interpretation of the impact of the various lottery proposals upon the state. My office has reviewed the governor’s proposed constitutional amendment (SB3). If the amendment passes as proposed and is followed by responsible enabling legislation, my legal team believes it will create a limited lottery without the kinds of loopholes that will lead to casino gambling or protracted litigation. However, if Sen. McClendon’s proposed constitutional amendment (SB11) passes, my legal team believes it will not only allow for a lottery but will lead to casino gambling and protracted litigation.” The governor’s bill and McClendon’s were among five lottery bills introduced in the Senate on the first day of the special session. Other lottery legislation was introduced by state Sens. Paul Sanford (R-Huntsville), Greg Albritton (R-Range) and Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham). In a gambling related issue, a national expert on gambling law has disputed what has been written in some state newspapers – that the Poarch Creek Indians do not need a compact with the state to expand gambling on their lands to table and
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“It’s an issue of accessibility. We have already rescued several people on the river. Luckily, there were no injuries.” Access to the river is limited and even more so for emergency vehicles. For that reason, area first responders got a chance to train for a river rescue with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Aviation Unit Monday in New Site. They brought the State of Alabama’s Bell 407 helicopter that is capable of hoisting some 1,500 pounds beneath by rope. “Accessibility to victims is getting to a point that we need equipment to work with and this is available to us,” McKelvey said. “If a situation arises where we have someone with injuries, they can help us rescue them.” McKelvey explained that if someone is hurt, it might be difficult to get them out by canoe or kayak. But that the helicopter presents an option to quickly get them out and get them medical attention. Monday, ‘victims’ were clipped beneath with the help of troopers from the aviation unit. The aviation unit also got in some training especially for some that do not have much experience.
“We went through the scenario of setting up for a rescue,” Chief Pilot Lee Hamilton said. “It is good for us to knock off some rust. One guy has just completed checkout and has a rescue under his belt and another is still learning.” Hamilton said the services from the aviation unit are just a phone call away. Monday, the unit hoisted ‘victims’ to air swinging them over downtown. Hamilton explained that they have done rescues all over the state in places like Little River Canyon. Hamilton also said they have helped with fires at the beach and the Tallassee Mill fire by attaching a water carrier below the helicopter. “It is amazing where all you can find water,” Hamilton said. “There are ponds, lakes and creeks everywhere.” At Monday’s training was the Alex City Rescue Squad, New Site Police Department, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Alabama Department of Conservation, Tallapoosa County Extension Service, and fire departments from New Site, Daviston, Hackneyville, Dadeville, and Union.
Seniors and the victim’s assets are, too.” Searson said that scammers are successful because they often feign interest in the victim as a person. “But that’s just the hook,” he said. “Scammers are highly skilled,” Searson said. “They appeal to emotions – sympathies, fear and loneliness, for example. They don’t take no for an answer and often, if not always, they insist on secrecy. “(Scammers) are masters of persuasion with a plausible story or the ultimate salesmen with a tempting story. They easily pinpoint the victim’s vulnerabilities, quickly gain their trust and show no mercy. They’re going to be after the money and that’s all they’re after.” Searson said scammers find their victims through purchased contact information, prowling online and on social media, infiltrating groups to which victims belong and going door to door. Searson also outlined a variety of different types of scams, including giveaways where the victim is told they’ve won a prize but must send money for the prize to be released; imposter scams, where scammers may pose as relatives or friends of relatives in need of quick cash for legal or other emergencies; phony charities, which normally become
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more prevalent after some natural or other emergency; investment deals or tips “too good to be true”; home-repair or other home-based schemes; and tax scams. Searson said with the recent floods in Louisiana he expected a spate of scams where “phony charities” claim to be helping flood victims. He also read a letter from a tax scam victim who was told all her assets had been frozen and a warrant issued for her arrest without prior notice due to a $4,900 tax bill – which, of course, she could take care of immediately with a cashier’s check and avoid all these consequences.. The woman suspected the scam at the last moment and did not pay. Searson said the following elements are indicators of a scam: • Requirement of immediate action • Emphasis of the need for secrecy • Requirement of money up front • Requirement of hard to track payment method, like cashier’s check or wired money According to the American Bankers Association, seniors are some of the most prized customers to America’s banks because: • Older Americans (50+) hold
67% of all bank deposits; • Older Americans (65+) most likely to be banked compared to all other age groups; and • Older Americans (55+) have the best credit scores compared to all younger age groups. Searson said older Americans are also most likely to be targeted for fraud and financial exploitation resulting in losses for older customers and banks alike because they have regular income, a lifetime of assets, they are more trusting or willing to listen, some are grateful for the attention and they are eager to help. Searson suggested that, in addition to keeping the indicators of a scam in mind, seniors register for the do not call list and opt out of unwanted junk mail (donotcall. gov and www.DMAchoice.org), use antivirus software, be cautious about clicking email links and limit personal information on social networking sites. He said any senior who does become a victim of a scam or other fraud should: • Not be embarrassed or afraid • Tell someone they trust • Notify their bank • Notify the police and appropriate federal agencies.
other casino-like games if a lottery is adopted in Alabama. I. Nelson Rose, a senior professor of law at the Whittier University Law School in Costa Mesa, California, often called upon to testify as an expert witness or act as a consultant for individuals, governments and industry on issues related to legal gambling, said without a compact with the state, the tribe would only be able to enter into whatever type of gaming was approved by the state. “In other words, if Alabama approved a lottery and only a lottery, then that would mean that the tribe could implement a lottery – in addition to whatever it may already be approved to do with regard to gaming – on tribal lands,” Rose said. “They would still need a compact with the state to do anything more.” Rose said there is an outlier, mentioning a Wisconsin’s judge’s interpretation of the Wisconsin lottery law that “every game of prize, chance and consideration” is, in essence, a lottery. “But I would be very surprised if any judge used that as legal rationale in another state,” Rose said.
Chamber on a membership plan. “The Lake Martin Business Innovation Center, that’s what we are claiming it,” Collari said. “We have a lot going on there. In addition to have the lease, we have had two separate groups in that have been very excited about the project. We are talking about ADECA and USDA Rural Development and they both have grant money that we intend to apply for. To hear their level of excitement, that makes me feel much better about what we are doing here.” Both grants would require matching funds, but Collari said he was encouraged and hopeful. In other news, Collari said that Citi Trends has leased the space that was formerly occupied by Steele’s along Highway 280 and will locate there
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soon. Citi Trends is an American retail clothing chain that began in Savannah, Georgia in 1958 under the name Allied Department Stores. Also, ice cream lovers may soon have reason to get excited. Collari told the board that a franchisee for Dairy Queen has an option on a parcel of land in Alexander City. Few details were give Tuesday. He said several other businesses had been in the area in recent weeks and that left with encouraging words about the city. He said there have also been in talks with a commercial developer who is eying property on Highway 280. “I feel like we have some good things ahead,” Collari said.
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Benjamin Russell. “I want to be open and up front and give people a chance to have their say and I want the chance to respond to their concerns, ” Cooper said. “These gentlemen requested the meeting and we’re going to have it.” The alleged nature of Wilkinson’s comments came to light after a petition was posted to the website change.org on last Tuesday afternoon alleging that Wilkinson “made an inappropriate statement targeting black male attendees.” According to the petition, Wilkinson said that morning over the BRHS intercom, “Boys with the nappy ‘Thot Fros’ will not be able to attend school until their hair has been cut.” Wilkinson denied use of the phrase “thot fros” and said his remarks were about certain hairstyles
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in general. “We usually have an assembly where we address the dress code, but our 10th through 12th graders do a really good job with it, so we didn’t do that this year,” Wilkinson said. “So I talked about some things this morning that were directed at our 9th graders, including hair. I talked about bright fluorescent colors, contrasting colors, hair that covers the eyes and I said something about a style ‘some of you guys – in reference to what I’ve heard some of them (students) say – call nappy.’ A few of the students are taking it to the extreme. We need to get the color out, put it in braids or trim it by (last) Friday.” Angela Harrison, a special education teacher at Benjamin Russell, said Wilkinson addressed nothing that is not covered in the dress code and said nothing inappropriate.“The wording may have been interpreted incorrectly because a lot of people interpret things differently,” Harrison said. “But it’s all basically under the umbrella of the dress code. She said Wilkinson did not use the phrase “thot
Dismissed her duties as the Finance Director for the City of Alexander City.” • “She has failed to produce accurate financial numbers. Money has not been deposited into the correct department accounts. The 20162017 Budget cannot be produced due to the discrepancies with the City’s finances.” • “Sandra is being dismissed from the City of Alexander City until the next regular scheduled City Council meeting. At that time the City Council can determine if she is competent in her duties as the Finance Director.” The document showed a hand-written reply by Machen saying she didn’t agree with the claims made in the notice and that she requests a hearing as was listed within her rights. Machen was previously dismissed on Sept. 18, 2015 and again on July 22, but on each occasion she was reinstated when the city council was deadlocked at 3-3. Since she was returned to her position on Aug. 2, Machen had reported to council that her computer access had been limited, that she didn’t have access to some aspects of the financial
fros.” “He said verbatim ‘nappy-hair look,’ which can refer to more than African Americans. And he said ‘to the extreme,’” Harrison said. Harrison, who also has an 11th-grade homeroom at BRHS, is black. The petition was started by Breunika Benton, identified as Cnae Benton on the website, Benton is not a current student at Benjamin Russell, but is a 23-year-old graduate currently enrolled at Central Alabama Community College. In Board action, the board held its first of two public hearings on its proposed $32 million budget for fiscal year 2017 and: • Approved one resignation, one termination, three new hires (two bus drivers and a paraprofessional), five contracts (including one for a bus driver, one for a substitute nurse and one for a paraprofessional), four continuing supplements and two supplements for teachers who will serve as assistants for the Alexander City Middle School Football team.
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software used by the city, that she didn’t have keys to city hall and for a time had her phone calls forwarded elsewhere. Shaw disputed those claims at Monday night’s meeting. While no lawsuit has been filed by Machen over the multiple dismissals and her treatment, she has retained attorney Bob Echols who has been in contact with city officials over what he called a “hostile work environment.” Alexander City resident Sean Bland said the residents deserve some answers about the city’s finances before next Tuesday’s election. He made an online call for residents to call council members and the mayor’s office to request a public meeting. “We have more problems than we ever dreamed, but yet we have absolutely no answers on any of it,” Bland said. “We have a $220,000 tax problem, we have a $1.5 million accounting issue and don’t forget about the missing golf course money. But we don’t know anything on any of it. I don’t that is too much to ask, to have the information we need to decide how we vote. The truth needs to come out.”
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Hill looks to lead Central Coosa to the playoffs By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
When the Central Coosa Cougars take to the gridiron this fall, senior J.T. Hill plans to be a nightmare for the other guy’s offense. The linebacker wears the No. 22 jersey, comes in at 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. While that’s an average build, Hill gives it all he’s got for Central Coosa’s defense. As history shows, that’s enough to do some serious damage to the other team’s O-line. In his varsity career Hill has made a total of 136 tackles, 62 of which were done all on his own. With an average of 6.5 tackles a game, Hill
doesn’t make it any fun for the opposition. Hill’s sacks don’t make it easy for the other guys either. His career eight sacks lost a total of 14 yards for the opponent. But the senior’s ability to defend for the Cougars doesn’t end there. While on varsity Hill has defended against a pass, caused three fumbles and recovered three fumbles. As running back, Hill also knows how to look for opportunity on offense. Last year his receptions moved the ball an average of 28.5 yards per game. Last season Hill played under
then new head football coach Barry Simmons, who moved him from defensive end. It’s a switch that enabled the athlete to shine. “He put me in a better spot where I needed to be,” Hill said. With that move Simmons issued Hill with a challenge. “Wherever he put me, he told me I needed to be a leader,” Hill said. “That’s what I did.” Hill answered that challenge and helped lead Central Coosa to five wins in 2015. “We did good,” he said. “For the first time in 15 years we had been back to the playoffs.
We just played hard.” Hill said it all goes back to Simmons’ coaching. “He did his best to get us to the playoffs,” he said. Looking to his final varsity season, Hill has definite focus for the Cougars. “Playing as a team, just playing hard, never quitting, just keep grinding,” he said. Hill looks for that focus to carry the Cougars through a successful season. “Going undefeated and going back to the playoffs,” he said. The Central Coosa High Cougars open their season by heading to Montgomery this Friday to face Montgomery Catholic at 7 p.m.
Junior Invitational set for Saturday at Lake Winds By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Junior Invitational at Lake Winds is coming up this weekend. The event for youth golfers
tees off at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Lake Winds Golf Course. The medal play tournament features 18 holes for ages 14-18 and nine holes for ages 13 and under. Registration is $25 and
entries will be taken up to the day of the tournament. For more information or to register, call 256-825-9860 or visit the pro shop at Lake Winds at 95 County Road 40 in Jackson’s Gap.
Sports Calendar Aug. 1-31 Alexander City Parks and Recreation Adult Softball Fall League registration, $275 registration fee per team. Registration forms available by following online links at http://www. acpr.me/adult.php. For more information, call 256-329- 6736 or drop by the Parks and Rec office at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Games begin Sept. 12.
Series, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 at Central Alabama Community College Betty Carol Graham Center. For more information call 334-242-3465 or visit http://www.outdooralabama.com/gamecheck-and-harvest-record-information.
Aug. 11-Aug. 20 Tackle Football registration for age divisions: 5-6 yr old flag football, 6-8 yr olds, 10U and 12U (Playing age as of Sept. 1st). 8 week season. The league consists of 6 cities. The first 6 weeks is regular season. Then, there is a two week playoff to decide the top two teams in each age group. These top teams will then play in the Tallapoosa County Super Bowl. Aug. 18 Mandatory Game Check Seminar
Aug. 23 Alexander City Parks and Recreation Youth Fall Softball registration, 5-7 p.m. at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Gym, cost is $45, tryouts Aug. 25 for 10-game session.
Aug. 20 Alex City Junior City Championship, 9:30 a.m. at Lake Winds Golf Course.
Aug. 27 2016 Jamboree, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in Reeltown. Reeltown vs. Tallassee 8-9:50 a.m., Eclectic vs. Beauregard 1 10-11:50 a.m., Beauregard 2 vs. Horseshoe Bend noon-1:50 p.m., Tuskegee vs. Dadeville
2-3:50 p.m. Aug. 29 Dadeville High Baseball Four-Man Scramble benefiting DHS Baseball Team, 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Lake Winds Golf Course, entry fee $75 per person, for more information, call Carroll Gulledge at 256-749-7887. Sept. 17 Lake Winds Junior Golf League begins at 1 p.m. at Lake Winds Golf Course. The six-week youth league will include prizes for participants. Registration is $50 and includes a year’s membership at the golf course. For more information, call Jim Gunnells at 256-825-9860 or visit the pro shop at Lake Winds at 95 County Road 40 in Jackson’s Gap. Send entries for the Sports Calendar to Sports Editor Cathy Higgins at cathy. higgins@alexcityoutlook.com.
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Sad news of death of a friend’s spouse in Tennessee Sr. club elects officers
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just got some of the saddest news from Anne Hicks, my sweet friend now living in Tennessee and a member of my former Red Hat chapter, “The Southern Belles.” Anne advised that her husband Sam had passed away on Aug. 13. Sammy and lived in Sturdivant Creek on Lake Martin and had many friends here. They sold their lake place and moved to Tennessee to be closer to their children. They were a loving couple, and Anne (a former Nurse) has a heart of gold. Please remember Anne in your prayers, as she mourns her sweet husband and best friend. Eddie Hampton was a former red hatter with the Southern Belles chapter She married in December and moved up above Goodwater and I hate to admit I cannot recall her new married name, but happy birthday Eddie on Aug. 18. Happy wishes to Diane Duchene of Central for Aug. 20. Very special birthday wishes go out to a great doctor (who saved my life back in 1976), Sonny Odom. His 77th birthday is Aug. 22 and he is a youngster for sure, living on Lake Martin. His family
home was in Alex City. Latest news from my home in England: My Mother had a letter requesting that she visit a specialist at the local hospital at the end of July. She was in hopes that this meant her surgery for the leaky heart valve would be forthcoming. But, alas The National Health Service doesn’t work faster, but slower. Her date has now been put off until November. The sad thing is that my Mum has had this leaky valve causing shortness of breath for several years. At first, the medical folks thought it was due to her grief, and Mum had grief counseling. She is now afraid, as she is 86, that she may die before she gets the surgery date. My Mum did check into going ‘private’ and it would be 41,000 pounds sterling, about $60,000. It was good to have some rains, as long as you could dodge them. They really did revive my
flowers. No matter how much you water, nothing is as good for anything growing as natural rains. Of course, we are happy that we haven’t had so much rain that we are literally swimming in the streets. Such a shame for flooded areas, like Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Our new puppy Gus is fitting in so well with the rest of our pack. He is small but a feisty fellow that can stick up for himself. He loves to play with his sister Bella. They run up and down the hallway with toys. We have no regrets for taking little Gus. He, like the others, is a blessing. Gus is still recuperating from a bad case of fleas with hair loss, but every day he looks better and we know in a few months he will be a hairy fellow again, as he should be. Remember, the local shelters have so many sweet animals, and one is just right for you and patiently waits. If you have room and time to love them, kindness will come back to you tenfold. The best feeling is knowing that you have ‘adopted’ an animal from the shelter, sharing the best relationship and possibly saving them
and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday,
8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk.
ROSIE MORGAN Nixburg/ Equality
from bad fate. The Wetumpka Depot Theatre has a 36-year history of providing summer theatre, and executive director Kristy Meanor wants to let everyone know that the Depot will have Day Youth Theatre Academy, launching a brand new school theatre program for children. Classes for K-2nd grade and 3rd-6th grade. For information, please e-mail: kmeanor@ wetumpkadepot.com or call 334.868.1440 to learn the full details. Enjoy the cooling breeze and sunshine, and until next week, keep smiling. Rosie
Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
ODEAN KEEL Special to the Outlook
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he Daviston Sr. Club met on August 9 at 10 a.m. at the Community Center. Bettie Vickers opened the meeting. Betty Melton gave an inspiring devotional as she always does. New officers elected were: president Betty Melton, secretary Bobbie Black, treasurer +
Flo McIntryre, vice president Jean Welsh, reporter Odean Keel. After the blessing, the club members enjoyed a wonderful home cooked meal. Our next meeting will be on September 13 at 10 a.m. Bring a covered dish and enjoy fun and fellowship with us. Keel is the reporter for the Daviston Sr. Club.
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Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please contact Terry Bishop at 256-409-2020 for more information. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-2341134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-2154496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks
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