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DEAR ABBY: My 18-yearold daughter, a junior in high school, is still living at home. She has befriended a 51-yearold man at her first job (a burger place). We have told her that although she is kind to be friendly with him at work, we feel it’s inappropriate to do things with him outside of work. She’s now upset with us and claims we “don’t understand,” “nothing romantic is going on” and she thinks of him like a “second father.” Although they have not gotten together yet outside of work, she announced last weekend that she was going to meet him for lunch. We put our foot down and told her no way, and she was forbidden to borrow either of our vehicles to go. (She doesn’t have her own car yet.) She relented, but how can we convince her that this is a bad idea with the world the way it is nowadays? I have suggested to her father (with whom my daughter
Alexander City Police Department May 24
• Gary Lonell Bodrick, 34, of Prattville was arrested for sodomy. Michael Sherard McNeal, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence, public intoxication, and assault. • Burglary was reported on Washington Street.
May 23
• Joann Dixon Carpenter, 68, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Renardo Josh Robinson, 39, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Domestic violence was reported in the 700 block of Farm Loop. • Criminal Mischief was reported on Hillabee St. • Theft was reported on Broad Street.
May 22
• Felicia Antoinette Goggans,42, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Magnes Kenwaske Foster, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Demetrius Lamont Moon, 41, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic
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has a close relationship) that he speak to this man one on one. My husband feels this is something she has to learn for herself. She’s very naive. What do you think? -- MOM OF A TEEN DEAR MOM: Frankly, I think your husband is right. While you may wish to protect your daughter, she’s an adult now. People learn more life lessons from experience than they do from lectures.
DEAR BULLIED: Yes, I do. This may not be bullying in the physical sense, but losing a friend can be painful. It is important that you realize that people aren’t inanimate objects that can be “owned” or “stolen.” Much as we might wish it, relationships do not always stay the same. Friendships can be stronger at times and weaker at others, and people sometimes drift from one close friendship to another. When this happens, regard it as an OPPORTUNITY, because that’s what it is. It’s a chance for you to get involved in activities that will expose you to new people and offer you a way to make NEW friends.
DEAR ABBY: I am 11 years old and having some big bully blues. There is one girl in my class who steals friends. She’s been taking mine. Any advice? -- BULLIED IN GEORGIA
DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine and his wife invited me out to dinner and I graciously thanked them. They are both employed. I live strictly on Social Security and pay 30
violence. • Mitchell Craig Corley, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Clarence Thomas Jr., 43, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property. • Summer Jordan Corley, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported in the 300 block of Church Street. • Harassment was reported in the 2400 block of Sunny Level Cutoff. • Burglary was reported on Our Road. • Domestic violence was reported on N Street.
for domestic violence. • James Harwood Ashwood, 55, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping. • Julie Anna Turpish, 39, of Kellyton was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Chaz Rashad Russell, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Shontonio Quintavius Battle, 21, of Lineville was arrested for using false identity to obstruct justice and duty to give information and render aid. • Lakesha Denise Mitchell, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence, disorderly conduct, drug paraphernalia and marijuana. • Jervarski Montez Hutchins, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence, drug paraphernalia and marijuana possession. • LaJarvis Deon Matthews, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Corbin Mitchell Peek, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication.
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May 21
• Criminal mischief was reported in the 400 block of Midway Estates Road. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported at Market Place.
May 20
• Todlover Demetus Gilmore, 44, of Alexander City was arrested for May 19 domestic violence. • Bryan Keith Taylor, 31, • Angela Denise of Goodwater was arrested Minniefield, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for discharge firearm into an occupied dwelling. • Robert Alvin McClain, Jr. 44, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. Peggy Gamble
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Mrs. Peggy Gamble 79 of Goodwater, AL died Friday, May 27, 2016 at Coosa Valley Medical Center, Sylacauga, AL Arrangements by Armour’s Memorial Services.
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• Crystal Shanell Huntley, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Harassing communications was reported on Highway 22 West. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Hillabee Street. • Theft was reported on Iris Avenue. • Theft was reported on Highway 280.
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• Martin Shelton of Owen Avenue in Bessemer was arrested for a failure to appear child support warrant. • Payton Bradford of Highway 63 South in Alexander City was arrested for minor in consumption. • A resident of Frog Hollow Road in Dadeville filed a report for property damage.
May 23
• A resident of Deer Foot Lane in Dadeville filed a report for theft. • A resident of Macedonia Road in Tallassee filed a report for theft. • A resident of Dead Timbers Road in Dadeville filed a report for harassment. • Dustin Foreman of Veazey Road in Alexander City was arrested for a probation violation warrant.
May 22
• A resident of Campbell Road in Dadeville filed a report for domestic violence.
May 21
• A subject of Coosa County Road 26 in Alexander City was arrested on an active child support warrant. • A subject of County Road 9 in Waverly was arrested on an active child support warrant. • A resident of Wood Duck Point in Jacksons Gap filed a report for a dog bite.
May 20
• A resident of Gilmer Road in Tallassee filed a report for theft of property.
May 19
• A report was filed on Highway 49 South in Dadeville in reference to a theft. • A resident of Quail Hollow Drive in Dadeville filed a report for fraud.
May 18
• Terrance Banks of North Uniroyal in Opelika, was arrested on a grand jury indictment for assault second degree. • A resident of Tessie Drive in Jackson’s Gap, filed a report for a dog bite.
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percent of my income for rent, barely making ends meet. I wanted to reciprocate, so I invited them over for a homecooked meal. My friend came, but his wife is shy and didn’t come. (I had a couple of other friends over.) If someone wants to reciprocate being taken out for dinner, isn’t it acceptable to invite them over for a home-cooked meal or must they be taken out? -- TENTATIVE HOST IN MASSACHUSETTS DEAR TENTATIVE: No rule of etiquette dictates that you must take your guests out to dinner. Inviting them for a home-cooked meal was both gracious and appropriate.
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