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SAVE IT OR RAZE IT? City leaders want your opinion on Russell Main Office building The presentation included what could be done to preserve the historic building and possibly There is no greater symbol on enhance it to serve a purpose in the what was the heart of the Russell future. Corp. than the Main Office Nabors said it gives city leaders building on Lee Street. a lot to think about and he hopes The classic red-brick building the citizens of Alexander City can is now owned by the city and sits help give them some direction. vacant, its condition deteriorating “I know what my feelings are every day. and what the building means to Mayor Jim Nabors, Community me, but I may not the best person Development Director Al Jones and to ask,” Nabors said. “I spent a City Engineer and Public Works good portion of my life there – I’m Director Gerard Brewer got a look probably a little biased. No matter at a proposal by Auburn-based what we do, it’s going to cost a Stacy Norman Architect Thursday. good bit of money. I’d like to know
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Russell Corporation’s Main Office building on Lee Street could be restored and used for a new purpose, but city leaders are looking for residents’ opinion on the matter prior to making a decision.
Dadeville teacher promotes AP computer science
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Two years ago, Dadeville High School began offering a computer science principles class. Since then, the class has grown and become an AP class, and is currently trying to strengthen its partnership with the Edward Bell Career Tech Center. What makes this class so valuable is that it is more than just a basic computer science class. “I want students and parents to know this isn’t a typing class. This isn’t about making a PowerPoint,” said AP Computer Science Principles teacher Bradley Bearden. “Students are going to make their own computer code, make their own apps, and learn how to stay cyber safe.” In addition to these activities, last year’s students took part in a coding competition against other high school students from across Alabama, and welcomed Dr. Anna Wan from the University of Southern Mississippi, who gave them a hands-on experience with 3-D printers, See CLASS • Page 2
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Hearings set for Camp Hill police officers By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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Shown above is one of the two individuals from the repossession vehicle that were arrested Thursday afternoon.
Repo personnel arrested after attempted repo By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
An attempt to repossess an automobile led to a fight and a police chase with the two individuals from the repo-vehicle being arrested. “We got a call of individuals fighting in the Five Points area,” Alexander City Police Captain Mario Hodge said. “As we were responding, they left the scene with one vehicle chasing the other.” Witnesses in the Five Points said there
was an argument between two males one of which wearing a blue shirt with agent across the back. At one point the truck went to leave and one male threw a bucket at the other and proceeded to chase the other truck. Hodge said an Alexander City Police officer attempted to make a traffic stop when both vehicles fled. The vehicles did not stop for the officer and proceeded to lead Alexander City police vehicles down Jefferson Street onto Bibb See CHASE • Page 2
The Camp Hill Town Council will hold hearings for two police officers at Monday’s meeting who were demoted and terminated by Mayor Ezell Smith. “They have requested the hearings,” Smith said. “We will have them in executive session.” Since Monday, Aug. 7 is a normal meeting day for the Camp Hill Council to take up regular business, Smith said the hearing will be added to the regular agenda. The meeting could be lengthy given an hour-long executive session to discuss the good name and character of Johnny Potts at the July 31 special called meeting. Potts was the chief of police until Smith demoted him to sergeant July 24. At the same time, Smith terminated Lt. Derrick Coley. “I fired officer Coley for continued insubordination and conduct unbecoming an officer,” Smith said at the committee meeting. “I demoted Officer Johnny Potts for the same thing.” Potts was issued a letter signed by Smith only stating he was no longer needed as chief and was See HEARING • Page 2
Dadeville Kiwanis welcomes Lake Martin Animal Shelter director 60 percent to roughly 40 percent. “In most businesses, you Lake Martin Animal want to see the numbers Shelter Director Mia going up. In my job, I Chandler was the special want to see the number go guest at Thursday afternoon’s lower and lower,” she said. weekly meeting of the “They’re moving in the right Dadeville Kiwanis Club. Her direction.” presentation included topics Another positive note she like how the shelter works talked about was that, thanks and the positive changes that to a multitude of individuals have been taking place since and shelters working she became the director nine together, animal shelters years ago. like the Lake Martin Animal “Change has been Shelter have been able to happening. People are being transport some of their more responsible,” Chandler animals to facilities in New said. England and Canada that Since taking over at the have run out of pets available shelter, Chandler said she to adopt. has seen a drop in the rate “In places up north, you’re of animals being euthanized, falling from approximately See KIWANIS • Page 7 By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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what the people think. Do they think we should work to preserve it? Whatever we decide to do, we are talking about taxpayer money. I think it’s important to get their input.” The Alexander City City Council approved $7,500 to fund the study on May 1. Over the years, a number of issues have developed with the structure. There have been moisture issues and problems with the electrical, heating and air systems.
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Lake Martin Animal Shelter Director Mia Chandler talks to the Dadeville Kiwanis Club Thursday about the shelter and what they do there.
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