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Storm drops trees, power lines, traps park ranger
By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor
April 15 has come and gone, but just because Tax Day is in the rearview mirror that hasn’t slowed some con artists trying to prey on innocent victims. Alexander City Police Chief Willie G. Robinson said that in the last two days, three separate residents have called to report what appears to be a scam where callers threaten the resident saying that they owe money to the Internal Revenue Service. “Someone like the IRS is already going to have all of your information, and they do not collect via the telephone or Internet,” Robinson said. “If you haven’t gotten a notice in the mail, then chances are a call that says they are with the IRS is a fake.” Robinson said the incidents reported in recent days are very similar and could be linked or from the same party. He said that in addition to saying the resident owes money, they create urgency and attempt to get a bank account number, debit card number or a credit card to satisfy the “unpaid balance.” He said the call and anyone asking for the kind of information should send up a red flag. “If they start asking for See SCAM, Page A5
By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor
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Inside Sun Festival events like bingo helped people keep cool just as Kalan Boddie, above left, Grace Mitchell and Lacresha Griffin did while playing bingo at Jake’s. Left, Aubie cools off with a bottle of water at Show Your Colors. Below, Claude Mitchell watches as the children of Harbour Learning Academy sing at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home. For more images and a schedule, see page A3 inside.
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Reeltown High School is one of almost 4,000 high schools nationally and 108 in Alabama recognized by U.S. News and World Report after a study of 19,753 high schools by the news publication and the North Carolina-based global nonprofit social science research firm RTI International. Reeltown was the only Tallapoosa County school recognized by the publication, which required that students at the school perform statistically better than students statewide, disadvantaged students at the school perform statistically better than economically disadvantaged students statewide and students meet benchmarks for
A Wind Creek State Park ranger is counting his blessings after Tuesday evening storms trapped him in his SUV beneath a downed utility pole and live power lines. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 6:23 p.m. and the lightning, high winds and torrential rains rolled into Alexander City at about 7:10 p.m. See STORM, Page A7
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Craig Phillips works by headlight clearing trees on Highway 128, while top, an Alabama Power lineman sizes up the damage caused as a storm rolled through the area.
“I’m very proud of Reeltown High School, the staff and the students.”
Reeltown gets solid marks in U.S. News high school rankings By David Granger
Dadeville softball player to compete in RBI World Series. Page B1.
Lighting the way for Alexander City & Lake Martin since 1892 July 22, 2015 Vol. 123, No. 145 www.alexcityoutlook.com
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college readiness test data. “After looking at their methodology, I’m very proud of Reeltown High School, the faculty, the staff and the students,” said Joe Windle, superintendent of Tallapoosa County Schools. “It’s very impressive to be selected a U.S. News & World Report Bronze Medal high school and to be ranked among the top 108 high schools in the state.” “The ranking is based on math and reading scores and I like the fact that it gives schools credit not only for the way they are preparing those students who are looking to college, but also those that may not have the opportunity to go to college.”
Come October, Coosa County could have a Chamber of Commerce once again. “We are trying to create a positive business environment in Coosa County by forming a Chamber of Commerce,” Kathy Fulmer said. “It is a very grassroots effort.” Fulmer and her husband Doug are in the process of opening a small campground in Coosa County – Goldmine Ridge Camp. “We have had property here for about 15 years and like the area,” Fulmer said. Both Fulmer’s still work for Disney, but would like to see things in Coosa County work out. “We are a little outdoorsy you could
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