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City school employees hit with fraudulent tax claims By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

Approximately 33 employees of the Alexander City Board of Education have had fraudulent tax returns filed in their names. Alexander City Superintendent Darrell Cooper said he initially became aware of the situation on

Friday and that the number of incidents has continued to grow since then. “I became aware of it first on Friday,” Cooper said. “But it appears to have been an ongoing thing since then.” Cooper said the school board has been in touch with the Alabama Supercomputer Authority, which

provides Internet access and other network services to all of the state’s public K-12 schools, Innovak, which is the provider of the service platform for all of the school system’s financials, the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alexander City Police Department. See TAX • Page 7

Task Force makes drug arrests

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Wolfgang Hank, Klaus Steiner, Tim Wellborn and Andre Springer pose for a picture with their DeLoreans outside the Wellborn Musclecar Museum Tuesday. Below, Hank gets a lesson on the Dodge Hemi engine.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: DeLoreans pay visit to Musclecar Museum

By MITCH SNEED Editor

German trio making trip around the world

A routine traffic stop led to a high-speed chase involving multiple agencies Tuesday with the suspect being arrested on drug charges. Before the day was Easterwood over, that stop would lead to two additional drugs arrests as well. The Tallapoosa Hayes County Narcotics Task Force, along with investigators and deputies were watching Henderson a known See BUST • Page 7

By MITCH SNEED Editor

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Retired teacher Edweina Kilpatrick colors in the sun room of Chapman’s Assisted Living Friday. Kilpatrick and other residents have taken up the hobby, meeting a couple of times a week.

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It was a real case of “Back to the Future” for three DeLorean-driving German men who made a stop at the Wellborn Musclecar Museum on their year-long DeLorean Work Tour. Klaus Steiner, Wolfgang Hank and Andre Springer left Germany in September of last year and have now covered Europe, Asia, down to Australia and are

now on the final swing of their United States leg. The group is working their way to Belfast, Ireland in May to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Fred DeLorean’s dream stainless steel machine, which was made famous by its featured role in the films starring Michael J. Fox. Why a visit to Alexander City? “We were in Florida See TRIP • Page 7

Young-at-heart students color in the ‘classroom’ By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Students at area schools are not the only ones with homework now days. Some residents at Chapman’s Assisted Living are holding their nose to the grindstone too just like the younger generations. “Mrs. Bolan and I, we get together after dinner until about 8:30 or 9 and color,” Jeanette Johnson said. “We See COLORING • Page 7

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Collari meets with Young Professionals The Lake Martin Young Professionals held a meet-and-greet with new Alexander City Chamber of Commerce president Ed Collari and membership drive at Emporium Wine Monday evening.

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The town of New Site will have electronic vote counting for the first time ever for its municipal elections later this year. At Monday’s meeting of the town council, Mayor Curtis Mims updated the council on the agreement with the county to use the new devices. “We’ve worked it out so we can go to the machines this time around,” said Mims, who declared Monday that he will seek another term as mayor. “I think that will streamline the process and make it easier all the way around.” The council also decided not to participate in the state’s Back to School Tax Holiday which is planned Aug. 6-7. Part of the reasoning is the date doesn’t fall in line with the opening of area schools.

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Son’s sperm donation provokes mother’s ire

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DEAR ABBY: My oldest son came to me nine months ago asking my opinion. He wanted to donate sperm to a black lesbian couple (for a fee) so they could have a biracial child. He told me he needed the money. I told him I didn’t approve because they are lesbians. (Sorry, I’ll be bashed for that statement, but I have to be honest.) I have a biracial 10-yearold son, so race isn’t the issue. Had it been a heterosexual couple of any race, I would have been OK. However, what I told him was that if he gives up his rights to the child, I, too, won’t have grandparents’ rights. I broke down in tears when he told me all this. Yesterday I received a picture of a newborn. It turns out my son donated his sperm knowing how I feel about homosexuality. I have tried hard

DEAR ABBY Advice

to always be there for my children, letting them know I love them and doing the best a single mother could do for them. I feel I must have failed horribly in bringing him up to be a better man. I cannot, in our home state, fight for grandparents’ rights since he has relinquished his rights. I am even more hurt that he would share a picture of my grandson knowing my opinion, and I feel horribly disrespected. Am I being overly sensitive? Should I just let all of this go? -- DISRESPECTED IN THE SOUTH DEAR DISRESPECT-

ED: What’s done is done. Your son’s sperm is his to do with as he wishes. His mistake was in asking your opinion and letting you see the picture. Because of your deep-seated bias against gay couples, I assume you weren’t planning on having contact with the baby anyway, because overcoming your intolerance would have been necessary. Your son is an adult, and your blessing was not required. If you continue to hang onto this, it may destroy your relationship with your son, so let it go.

er who is two years younger than the boy. They will be going to the same middle school next year. Our daughter is very sociable and likes meeting new people. I’m afraid that they will meet and be attracted to each other, not knowing they have the same father. Do I say something now, or wait and hope my worst fear does not become reality? -- KEEPING A BIG SECRET DEAR KEEPING: Say something now. While there is no guarantee they will be attracted to each other, they should be told they have a half-sibling.

DEAR ABBY: My husband had an affair and a child with a married woman before we were together. They agreed to let her husband raise the boy as if he were his biological son. I didn’t agree with it. We have a daughter togeth-

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Alexander City Fire Department seeks new recruits

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Firefighters from Alexander City, Auburn, Sylacauga, Lanett, Opelika, Phenix City, and Beulah took part in a Rescue Tech Rope II class. The class was hosted by the Alexander City Fire Department with the outdoor portion at the Sportplex. The department is looking for recruits to become a firefighter. By MITCH SNEED Editor

Obituaries can be submitted to The Outlook from funeral homes by e-mail at obits@ alexcityoutlook.com For more information, call (256) 234-4281.

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of firefighters who began their careers as recruits here and have stayed through retirement. “We have a lot of guys like that,” Brewer said. “In this day where businesses come and go overnight, this is something that you know you can do for life. “It’s a career where you will get to do things that not many people can say they get to do. You will see things that you never thought you would see. To top it off, you get the opportunity to help people and make a difference here in Alexander City. That’s what this opportunity is all about.” For more information on how you can become part of the Alexander City Fire Department team, stop by either of the local fire stations. Brewer can be reached at Station II at 256-329-6781.

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his has been an exciting election year when it comes to presidential politics. It has been an extraordinarily unusual and unpredictable presidential contest to say the least, especially on the Republican side. The GOP race began with an extraordinarily large field. There were 17 candidates as the race began, all with exceptional credentials. The one with the least experience and political resume is the one left standing. One Donald J. Trump has been the story of the year. As we head into the last three months leading up to the nominating convention, conventional wisdom has Donald Trump being the Republican nominee and Hillary Clinton being the Democratic nominee. If that indeed is the case, you will have two brash New Yorkers pitted against each other with the probability of a Titanic, colorful dual headed into the fall campaign. It will be a fun show to watch. It will not be lacking for controversy, acrimony or entertainment. We will have been an important part of the nominating process here in the Heart of Dixie. On Super Tuesday we were a part of the nationwide momentum that probably propelled Trump and Clinton to their parties’ respective nominations. We seem to be lockstep with the rest of the country as we have joined the Trump and Clinton trains. In the past several presidential election

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cycles we in the South have been different than the rest of the country, particularly on the GOP ledger. We have sided with the evangelical candidate in the race. Not so this year. We here in Alabama, as well as all of our sister southern states, chose Trump in a resounding fashion. Donald Trump, a less than humble, worldly casino owner and developer, won every Alabama county garnering 44 percent of the vote and collecting 36 of Alabama’s 50 delegates to the GOP convention. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, the avowed evangelical candidate, was a distant second with 21 percent of the vote and will be allotted 13 delegates. Marco Rubio was third with 17 percent. Ben Carson got 10 percent and Governor Bentley’s choice, Ohio Governor John Kasich, received 4 percent. Trump’s campaign brought out a record turnout on primary election day, as well as a record-breaking crowd in Madison/Huntsville the Sunday before the primaries. There were an estimated 25,000 people in attendance in Madison County, where our popular Junior U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions endorsed Trump. He had over 30,000 fans show up in Mobile when he first began his campaign last year.

There have not been crowds that large in Alabama politics since the Wallace era. There were 60 percent more people voting in our Republican primary than in 2008 and 40 percent more than 2012. These 865,000 Republican votes cast in our GOP primary - a record - were primarily due to the fervor of the Trump campaign. Democratic front runner Hillary Clinton beat socialist Bernie Sanders 80 percent to 20 percent due largely to 90 percent support from Alabama’s African-American voters. There were 382,000 Democratic voters on March 1. Our Senior U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby won the Republican nomination to an unprecedented sixth six-year term with a very impressive victory. Shelby received 65 percent of the vote against four opponents. All four were political novices. However, getting 65 percent with four challengers is very strong. Four incumbent Republican Congresspersons, who were challenged in the primary, won overwhelmingly. U.S. Representatives Robert Aderholt in the 4th district, Mike Rogers in the 3rd, Martha Roby in the 2nd, and Bradley Byrne in the 1st won big. Martha Roby and Bradley Byrne were challenged by extreme right wing candidates but prevailed impressively. PSC President Twinkle Cavanaugh defeated challenger Terry Dunn by a 63 to

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37 margin. She will continue at the helm of the three-member utility regulating panel. Longtime state school board members Stephanie Bell and Ella Bell, both of Montgomery, won reelection. Shelby County approved Sunday liquor sales by at 4 to 1 margin and two of the last dry counties in the state, Clay and Chilton, went wet. These two referendums portend how overwhelmingly Alabamians would vote in favor of the lottery/ casino deal if allowed to vote on this issue. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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April 1

LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM: Central Coosa Middle School sixth graders are presenting a living history museum focusing on the 1920s, 30s and 40s in the middle school gym on Friday, April 1. Visitors are welcome to come and enjoy the exhibit from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

April 2

CANCER BENEFIT: There will be a Cancer Benefit at the Alexander City Sportsplex April 2 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to raise money for Janice and Benny Pinkard who are both battling cancer. The Double Deuce band will be playing. There will be a raffle and donations will be accepted.

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April 3

MEN AND WOMEN DAY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating men and women day April 3 at 2 p.m. Guest minister is Rev. Jessie Bradshaw. Pastor of New Harmony is Rev. Melvin Kelley Jr.

April 6

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The Bibb Graves School is hosting its monthly luncheon April 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a Covered dish.

April 7

AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for parts in Joseph Kesselringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic dark comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way building at 21 Main St., Alexander City. Parts for 14 roles - 11 men - some are small parts. Review scripts at Adelia M. Russell Library, Dadeville Public Library and Central Alabama Community College media center. Backstage, makeup, costume, set work help also needed. Email actheatreii@gmail.com.

April 8

DINNER THEATER: The AHCA Second Annual Spring Fund raiser â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Showcase of Starsâ&#x20AC;? Talent Show and dinner theater will be April 8 at 6 p.m. All proceeds benefit Adullam House Christian Academy. Advance tickets are $6.50 and $10 at the door and kids under 6 are free. AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for parts in Joseph Kesselringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic dark comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way building at 21 Main St., Alexander City. Parts for 14 roles - 11 men - some are small parts. Review scripts at Adelia M. Russell Library, Dadeville Public Library and Central Alabama Community College media center. Backstage, makeup, costume, set work help also needed. Email actheatreii@gmail.com.

April 9

APPRECIATION: A celebration and appreciation for Dwight Staple former musician for Centerview Baptist Church April 9 at 6 p.m. at the Label Love

Ministry in Jackson Gap. Everyone is invited. GOSPEL SINGING: Weogufka Center is hosting The Diplomats Quartet will sing at 7 p.m. and concessions at 5 p.m. Admission is $12. BENEFIT SINGING: Pentecost United Methodist Church in Camp Hill is hosting a benefit signing with the Jordan River Band and the Treadwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s April 9 at 6 p.m. Hotdog plates including drink and desert will be sold for $5 starting at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome. HUMMINGBIRD TALK: Fred Bassett, a certified master bird bander will be speaking at Wind Creek State Park at the Campground Pavilion Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. Bassett has banded more than 35,000 hummingbirds in more than 1,000 locations. AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for parts in Joseph Kesselringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic dark comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, from 2. p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way building at 21 Main St., Alexander City. Parts for 14 roles - 11 men - some are small parts. Review scripts at Adelia M. Russell Library, Dadeville Public Library and Central Alabama Community College media center. Backstage, makeup, costume, set work help also needed. Email actheatreii@ gmail.com.

April 10

GOSPEL SINGING: Calvary Heights Baptist Church in Alexander City is hosting a gospel singing April 10 at 5 p.m. The Diplomats Quartet will be performing and a love offering will be taken. GOSPEL SIGNING: River Road Baptist Church is hosting The Diplomats Quartet April 10 at 10 a.m. A love offering will be taken. PRETEEN SERVICE: AC Fusion Preteen Workshop Service April 10 5 p.m. at First Baptist FLC. This is a gathering of 3rd-6th graders in Alex City for the purpose of worshipping God through song and the teaching of the Word. Sixth St. Baptist, First United Methodist, and Alex City Methodist are teaming up and inviting all area churches and kids for this second Fusion service. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for parts in Joseph Kesselringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic dark comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way building at 21 Main St., Alexander City. Parts for 14 roles - 11 men - some are small parts. Review scripts at Adelia M. Russell Library, Dadeville Public Library and Central Alabama Community College media center. Backstage, makeup, costume, set work help also needed. Email actheatreii@gmail.com.

April 14

SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION: The Alex City Torpedoes swim team is holding registration now until April 14. The cost is $25 per child. You may

register at the Sportplex gym between the hours of 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m. The child must be able to swim across the pool unassisted. For more information call (256) 329-6736 ext. 27

April 16

THREE ON A STRING: The Dadeville First United Methodist Church presents Three on a String, Saturday, April 16 at White Acres in Camp Hill. Dinner of beef filet or chicken will start at 6 p.m. and Three on a Sting will play immediately after. Tickets are $50 per person and $100 a couple. For tickets call 256-825-7408 or 256-825-3985 and all proceeds will go towards local missions and support organizations such as Camp ASCCA and the Girls Ranch. CAR SHOW: The 15th annual Klassic Kruisers Fund Raiser Car Show will be April 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. across from the New Site City Hall. There will be multiple giveaways, vendors, swap meet 50s music and door prizes. Proceeds go to local fire departments and needy families. For more information contact Susan Gamble at 256-234-4975, Aaron Perry at 256-234-6024 or Larry Hanson at 256-329-9663. For flea market contact Kendra Turner at 256-234-3588. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day April 16 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. SPRING FLING: Wayside Baptist Church will host a spring fling April 16 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with free hot dogs and drinks, professional face painting, and many more games.

April 19

MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.

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April 21

WINE TASTING: Emporium Wine is hosting a wine tasting April 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bridget Green from United-Johnson brothers will share summer whites.

April 23

FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a family bingo night April 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

April 24

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the third pastoral anniversary of Rev. and Sis. Melvin C. Kelly, Jr. Sunday, April 24 at 2 p.m.

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HATCHETT CREEK ROUNDUP: Hatchett Creek Presbyterian Church will host the 20th Annual Hatchett Creek Roundup May 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speakers will be George C. Smith, Sr. MD, George C. Smith, Jr. MD. and Ashley Lane, MD on Healthcare in Clay County Past Present and Future.

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hope everyone had a Blessed Easter Sunday despite the drizzles. At least it washed the pollen away and brought even more spring flowers out for us to admire. Ron and I watched the original “Ten Commandments” and “Barabbas” plus the newer film from the book written by Bill O’Reilly and shown last year, “Killing Jesus.” My good friend Pat Garnett went down to Central Florida with Bong Kuczuc, both to visit friends and family. While there, Pat found herself another car, a Chevrolet Malibu in a lovely dark grey. If you recall, four of us were involved in a rear-end collision late in February, and Pat’s car was totaled. The deer have been out around our house at dusk and our big dog Bama sees them and howls like a wolf. Aggravating, but makes us laugh as he is so serious, going from a high pitch to a deep growl and causing Zak and Bella to chime in with him . The first weekend in April is fast approaching with Santuck and many yard sales. I will have my shop in Nixburg open Friday and Saturday. If you can’t stop, beep and wave. If you can stop, maybe you’ll have time for a cup of hot tea with me.

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My Mother had some hospital tests done last week as she still has the throat trouble after years of those in charge diagnosing all sorts of different things. They found a spot on her lung and got moving quite quickly (for the National Health Service). She will get an injection from a home nurse every day until she goes on April 4 to London for the biopsy. She was told the injections will make the spot in her lung clearer to see. In Great Britain, they have cooler days than us, but are starting to see spring flowers and trees filling out with leaves. They don’t have the pollen in waves of yellow as we do from pine trees. My sister Sally has been ill for a week and was unable to attend the 90th Birthday celebration of my Mum’s eldest sister, our Auntie Jean, on Good Friday. I understand it was very nice and good for the family to be able to see each other as they live so far apart from each other now. The Equality UMC Chit-

Chatters will meet this Thursday, March 31, for the monthly luncheon. We always have a good time with plenty of laughs and time to catch up with each other. Everyone is welcome. Just be at the Church parking lot by the Equality UMC Fellowship Hall (Hwy 259) just before 10:30 a.m. It was sad to know that Coosa County was losing Judge Terry Mitchell as our probate judge after 15 years, but it was also so good to welcome our own Rick Dean of Equality to that position. He was appointed by Gov. Bentley. Anyone who has met Rick likes him. He is a good family man, fair and honest. We are lucky to have someone like Rick Dean as our new Coosa County probate judge. I met Rick many yearsago, shortly after he retired from the Air Force, when both of us were on the Equality Fire Department Board. Rick’s wife Jackie is the leader of our Chit-Chatter’s group. She does a wonderful job of making everyone feel so welcome and our group of ladies love her. 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.

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On March 8, the Tuesday Study Club met at the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Martha McClendon was the hostess. The tables were beautifully decorated for spring. Margaret Fuller, president, called the meeting to order. All the members read the club’s collect together. After the club’s business was conducted, Mary Lloyd White gave an interesting program on the book, “Farewell to Manzanar.”

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It is a true story about one spirited Japanese American family and a girl named Jeanne Wakatsuki. Wakatsuki was seven years old in 1942 when her family was uprooted from their home and was sent to live at Manzanar Internment Camp with 10,000 other Japanese Americans. The Japanese were incarcerated in ten camps, each filled with 110,000 to 127,000 people. All of this took place during World War II. On December 7, 1941,the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

The Japanese Americans were suspected to be security risks. Wakatsuki described the camp as being nothing like the German concentration camps at all. The camp was hurriedly built of pine planks and tar paper. Families were put into very small rooms, six to a room. Each room had one light bulb and oil for heat. Oil lamps were also given to help them see. Each person was given an army cot and a blanket. The Japanese American people took over and planned their

time with activities to keep them busy while they were there. They planted gardens to help feed their families. They had cheerleaders, Boy Scouts, sock hops, baton twirling and even a band. Many classes were offered by teachers back home. As primitive and difficult as the camps were, the Japanese maintained a “small town” way of life even through the difficulties. All the classes kept them going until they were liberated after 3 1/2 years. The Japanese families attempted to survive the indignities of forced detention. They were surrounded by barbed wire along with search light towers and armed guards. They made an attempt to uphold their traditional values as a people. After WWII in 1945, and the war was over, everything changed. The Japanese began working overtime to appear as “Americans” again. Wakatsuki wrote this book to let people know how this experience affected her and how proud she was to be an American.

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and we had stopped for some drinks and refreshments,” Steiner said. “That’s when Mr. Wellborn came in and we just started talking, Three car guys talking with a big, big famous car guy and it went from there.” Wellborn said he knew something unusual was happening when he hit the parking lot at the restaurant. “We were on our way back from a big Mopar Show in New Orleans and we had just stopped in the panhandle of Florida to eat,” WelIborn said. “I saw these three DeLoreans sitting in the parking lot and I thought, ‘man that’s odd.’ Once we got inside we ran into these guys and got to talking and I told them about the museum and they said, ‘It’s only an hour or so out of the way, we will be there.’ Now here they are.” Wellborn said the thing that he admires about these guys is the way they feel about their cars. “They are dedicated to preserving these cars, kind of like I am with the Daytonas and

Superbirds,” Wellborn said. “But more than that, they drive their cars just like I drive mine. There are people who collect cars just to look at them. But what puts a smile on your face is driving the thing.” Hank said the cars that have traveled more than 30,000 km, or about 20,300 miles, so far were cars that were rebuilt from junkyards. The idea was hatched in 2010 and it took almost four years to build the cars, modify the suspensions, add larger gas tanks and get them ready for the road. While not equipped with flux capacitors to help get them between the past and the present, the cars have special air cleaners to make sure they get clean air and are outfitted with tires that can be found easily no matter which continent the drivers are on. “We had no major problems, just normal maintenance,” Hank said. “We drive them everyday, just like we would at home. That’s what they are for – to drive.”

While most of the driving has been on paved roads and highways, there were times when the terrain got a bit rugged. “Roads in Turkey, Napal and India were very bad at times,” Springer said. “There had been an earthquake a time back in India, lots of dirt roads.” Wellborn treated the trio to a personally guided tour of the museum, gave them the history of the hemi engine and even fired up the K&K Insurance 1969 Hemi Dodge that Bobby Isaac piloted to the NASCAR title. “Much different sound than our cars,” Steiner said, covering his ears. “But I love that gasoline smell. That’s power for sure.” The DeLorean world tour will wrap up in Belfast, Ireland — the birthplace of the iconic sport’s cars prototype — in May. Eurofest, an event that calls all owners back to the place where the car’s legend began, will be their finish line. “It’s been a great trip,” Springer said. “A real dream come true.”

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just want to do it.” That is correct, residents at Chapman’s have coloring for homework. It is something that got started around Christmas when several residents received coloring books from family members as presents. “Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Carpenter and myself got coloring books at Christmas from our grandchildren,” Edweina Kilpatrick said. “We all have grandchildren and have colored with them before.” For Jeanette Carpenter, coloring was not her first homework at Chapman’s. “My hobby was working puzzles,” Carpenter said. “I had worked all the puzzles that my daughter could find that I liked, more than 75. She said, ‘Mother, you are going to have to find a new hobby,’ and she gave me

these coloring books.” Carpenter may have had one of the first but it did not take long for other residents to join in. “We just got to talking about it,” Kilpatrick said. “We were coloring in our rooms and just decided to get together in the sunroom.” Kilpatrick, a retired schoolteacher, used her skills to take the group to the next level. “We started after Christmas with three,” Kilpatrick said. “And look how many we have today.” That number has grown to over 10 on the average day. On class days Kilpatrick can be seen helping others with colors and staying on tasks but does not take any credit. “We are all doing it together,” Kilpatrick said. “It is the best thing we have found for stress.” The residents look forward to

the few times a week the “class” gets together. “Before this, we were just bored,” Johnson said. “Now, we all look forward to it. We are sort of addicted to it.” “It is wonderful,” Carpenter said. “We color about twice week,” Kilpatrick said. Kilpatrick has seen some of the residents’ quality of life improve. “One resident was sleeping all the time,” Kilpatrick said. “Now, he colors all of the time.” The unofficial new program at Chapman’s is gaining more “students” by the week. It also helps resident Wyllogene Bolan in a couple of different ways. “If your bored, you can color,” Bolan said. “If your stressed, it is amazing what coloring can do for that too.”

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drug location when a routine traffic stop was initiated for a switched tag violation. The driver sped away and refused to stop for several miles, even with multiple police cars running lights and sirens behind him. The driver lost control on U.S. Highway 280 at the entrance of Heritage Estates Road and was taken into custody without further incident. The chase was joined by Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police. During the pursuit, the driver was seen throwing items from the vehicle’s window. Investigators went back to recover the methamphetamines with the help of a K-9 unit. Arrested following the stop was Brian Keith Hayes, 31, of Jacksons Gap and he was charged with possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, reckless endangerment, attempt to elude law enforcement and switched tag. Working on information received from the previous arrest, investigators were able to locate a vehicle that had been reported for unauthorized use through the Alexander City Police Department. A traffic stop was conducted on Dadeville Road where both subjects were found to be in possession of crystal meth. A further search of the vehicle, revealed what appeared to be stolen property, however that is still under investigation by the criminal divisions of the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police Department. Curtis Mark Easterwood, 23, of Alexander City was arrested and charged with possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Wesley Ray Henderson, 25, of Alexander City was arrested and charged with possession of controlled substance, promoting prison contraband and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Keith Lashley, director of technology for the Alexander City Schools, said the Alabama Supercomputer Authority has assured the school system that it was not hacked. “We’ve worked with Alabama Supercomputer and done external and internal security checks and the problem did not originate in our system,” Lashley said. “We have been through our system with a fine-toothed comb.” Lashley said that would mean the personal data on the employees was taken from a source “upstream” of its computer system or a source or sources totally outside it, such as individual financial institutions. Innovak, which is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, also is the provider of the service platform for financials for Dothan City Schools and Escambia County Schools in Alabama and numerous other systems in Mississippi and South Carolina, accord-

ing to Rhonda Blythe, chief financial officer for Alexander City Schools. She said while Escambia County Schools had not had a problem with fraudulent returns, an employee with Dothan City Schools had told her that employees at 12 schools among the 20 in the Dothan system had been victimized. Both Escambia County Schools and Dothan City Schools are on spring break and could not be reached for comment on this story. Blythe said she had been in touch with both the Alexander City Police Department, which encouraged the affected employees in Alexander City to file individual reports with the department, and with the FBI’s Cyber Crime division. She said all school system employees had been notified of the situation by email and provided information about what to do should they be affected as well as appropriate IRS publication numbers. The Internal Revenue

Service includes on its website steps for individuals to take who have been the victims of tax-related identity theft, including: • File a complaint with the FTC at identitytheft. gov. • Contact one of the three major credit bureaus to place a ‘fraud alert’ on your credit records. Those bureaus are Equifax (www.Equifax. com, 1-800-766-0008), Experian (www.Experian. com, 1-888-397-3742) and TransUnion (www. TransUnion.com, 1-800680-7289) • Contact your financial institutions, and close any financial or credit accounts opened without your permission or tampered with by identity thieves. • Respond immediately to any IRS notice; call the number provided or, if instructed, go to IDVerify.irs.gov. •Complete IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, if your efiled return rejects because of a duplicate filing under

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your SSN or you are instructed to do so. Use a fillable form at IRS. gov, print, then attach the form to your return and mail according to instructions. • Continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return, even if you must do so by paper. Cooper said that the school system was working with the individuals affected by the fraudulent returns to allow them time off to take whatever actions were needed to help remedy their situations. Between 2011 and February 2015, the IRS reported that it had blocked approximately $63 billion in fraudulent tax returns. However, in May of last year, the IRS revealed it had suffered its own data breach which resulted in information on approximately 100,000 taxpayers being compromised. That number was raised to approximately 334,000 in August and 724,000 in February of this year.

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What we learned from Auburn’s first scrimmage

he Auburn Tigers conducted their first scrimmage of spring practice this past Saturday which consisted of approximately 100 plays. As usual, the proceedings were closed to the public, but we have a fairly comprehensive idea of what took place through interviews by coaches and players and eyewitness accounts from insiders. To be honest, this particular scrimmage sounded very similar to most every spring scrimmage I’ve ever heard about. There were some big plays, but there were also a lot of mistakes. A number of players did some really good things, but they still have a lot to work on. Yeah, yeah, yeah… Blah, blah, blah… The one thing that actually did happen Saturday that is by far the most important is nobody got hurt. Auburn has had some incredibly bad luck on the injury front the last few years to key contributors, so they’re definitely due some good fortune in that area. Health is always a key component to a football program, but Saturday was especially interesting because Gus Malzahn decided to let his quarterbacks go live. In other words, the QBs could be tackled just like any other player in a normal game. The Tigers have done it before, but it’s certainly not a common practice especially in the spring. Normally, the risk of getting the quarterback hurt far outweighs any possible gain that might come from seeing live game action (again, especially in the spring). However, these are not exactly “normal” times on the Plains these days. Coach Malzahn understands how important the 2016 season is and also how important finding the right quarterback is going to be. He needs as much usable information as he can get and this is the best way to do it. Last season, Auburn felt like they knew exactly what they had in Jeremy Johnson because of his performance in practice (nonlive) and limited game action. Unfortunately, it was painfully obvious by halftime of the Jacksonville State game that Johnson was having major difficulty translating great practice preparation into great game production. I never played a down of college football, but it doesn’t take a Hall of Famer to understand that things change when the lights come on. Some people can handle it and some people can’t. Perhaps, Gus Malzahn learned something new from watching Jeremy Johnson and Sean White take on the Auburn defense unprotected. He may have, but I doubt it. The main reason the quarterbacks went live Saturday was so the coaching staff could better evaluate John Franklin III. Franklin is the junior college transfer with blazing speed, a rocket arm and a 28 on the ACT. He also weighs 185 pounds soaking wet. Auburn has to find out quickly if he’s tough enough to handle the brutality of the SEC. By all indications, he handled it well this weekend. He showcased his speed by breaking an 80-yard TD run, but he also struggled throwing the ball downfield. It’s a long time till the Tigers play a meaningful football game and this was just one practice. It’s way too soon to make any judgments about anything, but Auburn needs to continue to gather as much information as possible. After all, that’s kind of the whole point of spring practice. Graham is a sports columnist for The Outlook.

By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

Benjamin Russell’s Sean Rape struck out nine batters as the Marbury Bulldogs were held hitless and the Wildcats emerged with a 2-0 win on Tuesday at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Tuesday’s game on day two of the Lake Martin Classic marked the tournament opener for the Wildcats (14-8). Benjamin Russell Coach Richy Brooks said the performance from his starting pitcher in five-and-a-half innings of work has been sorely missed, as Rape has been battling injuries the past two seasons. “We got everything we wanted to get out of him. That’s the Sean Rape we’ve been waiting for right there all year, even for two years,” Brooks said. “We’ve been missing that for two years right there. That’s a guy that is going to be a college pitcher. He can throw the baseball and he competes. We’ve slowly but surely got him back in there, and he probably could have finished the game and pulled him with a no-hitter, but I’m going to protect him more than anything. I was really proud of him. Hopefully he’s going to be a big guy for us the

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Benjamin Russell’s Sean Rape releases a pitch during Tuesday’s game against Marbury at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex.

rest of the year.” Benjamin Russell struck first in a game where runs came at a premium. Wildcat Tanner Barnett scored from third when Neal Turner grounded into a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the third to make it 1-0. Benjamin Russell added to its lead in the bottom of the fourth inning when Timmy Lawson scored on a sacrifice fly by Darius Jackson that made it a 2-0 game. Jackson struck out two

Bulldog batters pitching in relief of Rape. Brooks praised the performance of Marbury pitcher James Henry, as the Wildcats had to work for their runs. “Their guy is good, too, and he’s signed to college already. That was two pretty good pitchers going against each other and you knew whoever got the break (was going to win),” Brooks said. “We got the runners and we made the plays to get that break. We manufactured some runs, basically.”

LAKE MARTIN CLASSIC TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE CHARLES E. BAILEY SPORTPLEX Wednesday Gardendale vs. Ben Russell, 11 a.m. Handley vs. Westbrook, 1:30 p.m. Homewood vs. Beauregard, 4 p.m. Opelika vs. Cleburne, 6:30 p.m. Thursday Russell Co. vs. Tallassee, 11 a.m. Auburn vs. Homewood, 1:30 p.m. Ben Russell vs. Homewood, 4 p.m. Auburn vs. Handley, 6:30 p.m. Friday Tallassee vs. Chelsea, 11 a.m. Dadeville vs. Lincoln, 1:30 p.m. Central-Clay vs. White Plains, 4 p.m. Ben Russell vs. Handley, 6:30 p.m.

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TROJAN FIELD Wednesday Dadeville vs. White Plains, 11 a.m. Tallassee vs. Cleburne, 1:30 p.m. Valley vs. Gardendale, 4 p.m. Lincoln vs. Marbury, 6:30 p.m. Thursday Valley vs. White Plains, 11 a.m. Opelika vs. Beauregard, 1:30 p.m. Opelika vs. Chelsea, 4 p.m. Central-Clay vs. Beauregard, 6:30 p.m.

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Above, Benjamin Russell’s Sydney Pemberton (17) tries to split a pair of Central-Phenix City defenders during Tuesday’s game at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Below, Benjamin Russell’s Daly Wagoner (14) breaks away from a Central-Phenix City defender. Wagoner scored both goals in the 2-1 BRHS win.

Lady Wildcats defeat Phenix City in first game back from break By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

After taking a 1-0 lead into the half, the Benjamin Russell Lady Wildcats held off a late push to defeat the CentralPhenix City Red Devils 2-1 on Tuesday at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Benjamin Russell Coach Lee Wagoner said the Lady Wildcats (7-5) started a little slow in their first game in two weeks. “This is our first game back from Spring Break and we haven’t played in two weeks, so it’s been a long time. We started off very sluggishly, but we got some rhythm toward the middle of the first half,” Wagoner said. “We connected some passes and were making some good attempts on goal, but we were making our shots right at the goalkeeper, so those were some easy saves for her. We got a little tired and I could

tell our fitness wasn’t quite where it needed to be going into halftime.” Benjamin Russell’s Daly Wagoner scored the game’s opening goal in the first half. With 13 minutes remaining in the second half, Benjamin Russell’s Kaylynda Berry found Daly Wagoner, who chipped in a shot over the keeper for her second goal of the game, making it 2-0. Central-Phenix City cut into the lead with six minutes left to play, as Anthonia Oladejo scored the Red Devils’ only goal of the game. Wagoner said the Lady Wildcats were caught sleeping, but added their play was much improved in the second half. “But the second half I think we played much better and moved the ball well,” Wagoner said. “I told them to play our game and not someone else’s game. We did that in the second half. That

goal that we gave up, we were caught sleeping and we made a bad play. It takes being focused for 80 minutes, and one simple mistake like that can cost you a goal and

that’s the difference in the ballgame.” Benjamin Russell will take the field again tonight at Trinity Presbyterian School starting at 5:30 p.m.

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he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ held a Bunny Bingo event on Wednesday, March 23, at the Activity Center. Hosting the event was Lake Martin Home Hospice. LMHH is one of several options in our area that offer at home care after hospitalization. Those that participated all won a little something throughout the bingo games. However, Howard Mattox walked away with the super large green egg prize of the day! Thank you LMHH for bringing fun our way! Who likes to go out to eat? We do! Yes, we had a group trip this past Friday to Lloyd. Those on board the bus were Reba Orr, Dorothy Hawkins, Shirley Coley, Virginia Cummings, Howard and Barbara Mattox, Catherine Owens, Roger and Sherry Smith, Elizabeth Huffman, Tom and Mattie Howard, Roger Pasley, Annette Worthy, Donnie and Carolyn Dean,

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Leola Johnson, Wynell Coker, Bud and Martha Champion, LaRue Burnett, Bob and Martha Kerley, Wynema Sprayberry and group leader Corley Holt. After a very fitting group meal, we headed over to Old Time Pottery in Pelham. The shop featured fun spring and summer items and then some. We enjoyed looking at it all. Forgot how cool that place was, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to go back again to explore a little more. A trip isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t complete without ice cream, so of course we had to stop at DQ. What a great day for fun and fellowship. Looking forward to more. Coming up on Friday, April 1, we will have a Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Be Fooled Bingo

event. Beginner Rook on Monday, April 4, at 10 along with Bunco that evening at 5. Those going on the New Orleans group trip will be gone April 4-8. The Seniorr May Day Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 13, at 9 a.m. Mark your calendars for the Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday, April 20, and invite a friend or neighbor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a fountain of youth: It is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sophia Loren Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50+ Club.

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ympathy is sent to the family of the late Byron Hand who is free from earthly pain. His wife and family are in our prayers. The late Evelyn Bishop is our loss and Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gain. Her family has our sympathy, but now she is with her husband in Heaven. Easter was a wonderful day for everyone Sunday. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the Lord so great in all lives who love Him. Jesus is always the answer! Finally, Horseshoe Bend School students are out for a week called Spring Break. Have fun, but you must be careful. Wow! Come and watch our H.B.S. softball team for the girls play. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget

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our boys, also. Please smile daily and pray for world peace. So many families enjoyed Easter with their families. Allen Claybrook of Sylacauga needs your prayers. He is a young man whom everyone loves. God bless Allen and his family. Donna Hill, Lynn Coker, Jack Peters and Doris Harry need your prayers. There are others if only youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d let me know. The rabbit hash that Wade Crowe and his

helpers made of Saturday was delicious. Next time he makes some, let him know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like a bowl to eat. Thanks to Wade and Deborah Crowe for loving people and sharing. Steve Allen is feeling better, but we want you to know we love you. Patrick Crystal, Bryan and Sawyer Moody of Prattville enjoyed Sunday with the Clint Moody, Jr. family. Also, they stopped by to see us. Until next week, please remember God loves all! Yates is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of New Site and writes about the events and people of the New Site area.

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How the National Doctors Day movement first began

act of kindness, gift or tribute in remembrance of the Doctors.” This first observance included The first Doctors’ Day obserthe mailing of cards to the physivance was held on March 30, cians and their wives, flowers 1933, by the Barrow County placed on graves of deceased Alliance, in Winder, Georgia. doctors, including Dr. Long, The idea of setting aside a day to and a formal dinner in the honor physicians was conceived home of Dr. and Mrs. William by Eudora Brown Almond, wife T. Randolph. After the Barrow of Dr. Charles B. Almond, and County Alliance adopted Mrs. the recognition occurred on the Almond’s resolution to pay anniversary of the first admintribute to the doctors, the plan istration of anesthesia by Dr. was presented to the Georgia Crawford W. Long in Jefferson, State Medical Alliance in 1933 Georgia, in 1842. The Alliance by Mrs. E. R. Harris of Winder, immediately adopted the followpresident of the Barrow County ing resolution: Alliance. On May 10, 1934, the “WHEREAS the Alliance resolution was adopted at the to the Barrow County Medical annual state meeting in Augusta, Society wishes to pay lasting Georgia. tribute to the Doctors, thereThe resolution was introduced fore, be it RESOLVED by the to the Women’s Alliance of the Alliance to the Barrow County Southern Medical Association at Medical that March 30, the its 29th annual meeting held in day that famous Georgian Dr. St. Louis, Missouri, November Crawford W. Long first used 19-22, 1935, by the Alliance ether anesthesia in surgery, be president, Mrs. J. Bonar White. adopted as “Doctors’ Day,” Since then, Doctors’ Day has the object to be the well-being become an integral part of and and honor of the profession, its synonymous with, the Southern observance demanding some

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Medical Association Alliance. Through the years the red carnation has been used as the symbol of Doctors’ Day. The analogy of the carnation is closely woven in medical science, so it is only fitting that this flower, so tailored by nature for masculine use with its spicy scent, was chosen as the symbol of Doctor’s Day. The flower - its meaning: Divine-Rejoicingbeing said to have appeared on earth for the first time when Christ was born. Crowncoronation-denotes honorary distinction. Its spicy fragrance was used in seasoning dishes “to preserve the body of men, both in mind and spirit.” From the juice of its petals a wine was made “that did comfort the heart of man.” On March 30, 1958, a Resolution Commemorating Doctors’ Day was adopted by the United States House of Representatives. On August 1, 1989, the SMA Alliance, under the direction of President Mrs. David Thibodeaux, dedicated a

bronze marker honoring Mrs. Almond on the grounds of the Court House in Winder, Georgia. In 1990, legislation was introduced in the House and Senate by Congressmen Mike Parker (D-Mississippi) and G. V. Montgomery (D-Mississippi) and Senator Thad Cochran (R-Mississippi) to establish a national Doctors’ Day. Following overwhelming approval by the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, on October 30, 1990, President George Bush signed S.J. RES. #366 (which became Public Law 101-473) designating March 30 as “National Doctors’ Day”: WHEREAS society owes a debt of gratitude to physicians for the contributions of physicians in enlarging the reservoir of scientific knowledge increasing the number of scientific tools, and expanding the ability of health professionals to use the knowledge and tools effectively in the never ending fight against disease and, WHEREAS society owes a

debt of gratitude to physicians for the sympathy and compassion of physicians in ministering to the sick and in alleviating human suffering: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That; 1. March 30, 1991, is designated as “National Doctors’ Day”; and 2. the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities. This was the culmination of the efforts of auxilians across the country, led by SMAA Presidents, Mrs. A. J. Campbell and Mrs. Jim Barnett. The enactment of this law enables the citizens of the United States to publicly show appreciation for the role of physicians in caring for the sick, advancing medical knowledge, and promoting good health.

Simple tips for finding the right complimentary care physicians see CAM providers in addition to their standard physicians. The U.S. Department of Health and Human When the time comes to find a Services estimates that at least 40 traditional doctor, many people find percent of adults and 12 percent of the process to be relatively easy. children have used a CAM provider. Some doctors may be recommended Complementary and alternative by a friend, while others opt for medicine is made up of a diverse a physician that has been treating set of therapies and healing phitheir families for years. losophies. While traditional doctors Certain health management and may treat illnesses, many CAM proinsurance plans may dictate certain viders are employing techniques to “in-plan” providers, searchable by prevent illnesses in the first place. a particular location and practice. Dissatisfaction with traditional Finding an alternative medical pro- medicine has led many people to vider, or one who specializes in seek the help of CAM providers. complementary medicine, may not In fact, a study in the Journal of be as simple. the American Medical Association Practitioners who provide comfound that the majority of alternaplementary and alternative meditive medicine users appear to be cine, known as CAM, are those who doing so largely because “they find specialize in chiropractics, natuthese healthcare alternatives to be ropathy, acupuncture, and herbal more congruent with their own valremedies. Millions of people now ues, beliefs, and philosophical oriSTAFF REPORT TPI Staff

entations toward health and life.” Men and women can find a CAM provider is several ways.  Start with your doctor or another health care provider, who may offer a referral, particularly if this doctor is in favor of traditional medicine working in conjunction with alternative therapies.  Some regional medical centers and hospitals may have CAM practitioners on staff. You can seek information from such organizations by calling them directly or going online to see a listing of staff.  There are a number of professional organizations for CAM providers. An online search may yield various organizations that offer regional referrals.  Contact state, provincial or municipal regulatory licensing boards for health care professionals. Health departments and boards may

have information on nearby practitioners. To meet the rising demand for complementary and alternative care services, many health insurance plans have options for you to access these services. However, many plans provide only limited coverage for many CAM services.  Referrals from friends and family members may yield the name of an effective local CAM practitioner. Individuals should keep in mind that unless CAM services are covered by insurance, it is very likely that all expenses will be out-ofpocket. When searching for a specialist, be sure to find one who is qualified and verify his or her training, certifications and licensing before beginning any treatment.

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What to consider in picking a hospital hand-washing sink near the entrance of Few experiences are patient rooms improves more difficult than hav- hygiene. Proper lighting to endure a hospital ing and layouts reduce stay. But unlike in years potential distraction past, you can now edu- during preparation of medications to help precate yourself on both vent drug administrahealthcare providers tion errors. Well-placed and facilities, much like you would for any handrails, the space to limit clutter, and product or service. flooring materials that These days, free reduce slipperiness and online resources allow unevenness, will help you to compare hosprevent patient falls.” pitals across a wide Others design considrange of criteria, as erations that architects well as read patient employ are done to spereviews. That, along cifically address conwith federally-mancepts for effective caredated healthcare qualgiving, reducing patient ity report cards, have hospital administrators stress and pain levels, making great strides in and creating safer and the quality of care they more hygienic rooms and healing spaces. For provide. example, it has been This is where a hosproven through research pital’s physical design that views of nature becomes a crucial elereduce stress -- and ment of patient health, comfort and well-being. patients with less stress feel less pain and don’t “The biggest risks need as much pain for patients during medication. a hospital stay are In addition to the exposure to possible capabilities of docinfections, medical tors and nurses, the errors and falls,” says actual space within a Joan Suchomel, presihealthcare facility can dent of the American influence patient healInstitute of Architects ing rates, decrease (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health. the length of hospital stays, and even impact “Good hospital design something as basic as can reduce these a good night’s sleep. risks. For example, And now, hospitals are installing a dedicated

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financially motivated to offer patients the best level care possible, as patients often make decisions based on a host of ratings and reviews that are now publicly available to them. Suchomel suggests the following questions to consider when com-

paring hospitals: • How does an institution perform on quality measures like success rates and patient outcomes? • Has the hospital been cited for lack of compliance in any areas? • What do patients say about their care on

ratings sites? Being an educated consumer makes good financial sense if you are shopping for a car or life insurance, and the stakes are even higher when it comes to healthcare. Fortunately, there are now a multitude of resources available

to arm you with the information you need to make the best decision for your particular medical condition or issue. And there has never been a greater priority placed on ensuring hospital design results in a safe, clean and peaceful healing environment

What to expect at your annual physical exam STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Routine health screenings are an integral part of maintaining personal health. Although some individuals make frequent visits to their physicians, others limit their doctor visits to their annual physicals. Those who have never had a physical examination may be unsure of what to expect of such a procedure. That uncertainty can induce anxiety. However, a physical examination is a simple procedure for many people. Depending on a patient’s age, doctors may consider a more extensive examination, but the following procedures are what constitute a physical for younger patients without preexisting medical conditions. Vital signs During a physical, doctors will check patients’ vital signs. Patients can expect to have their blood pressure taken and pulse rates measured. Respiration rates may be taken to determine if there is a lung or heart problem. Doctors also will examine a patient’s ears, nose and sinuses. The neck and possibly under the arms also will be examined to check the feeling of the lymph nodes and the carotid arteries. Some doctors hook patients up to a machine that measures heart rhythm through sensors on various areas of the body. Medical history Doctors also discuss patients’ medical

histories, updating their charts with any new information when necessary. Inquiries about particular health issues that run in the family will be discussed, as well as any illnesses or hospitalizations patients may have had in the past. Doctors will ask patients if they are taking any medications or supplements, and also will ask if patients have been dealing with any nagging medical issues. Physical examination During the physical examination, doctors will look at and feel patients’ abdomens to detect the size of their livers and to determine if there is any abdominal fluid present. The stethoscope may be placed on the abdomen to listen for bowl sounds. The physician also may examine other areas of the body, including the back and spine to

ensure there are no abnormalities. A weight and height check will be given to measure for body mass index, or the percentage of body fat patients have, which will then be measured against the norm for patients of similar age, weight and height. Female who do not see a separate gynecologist also may receive a pelvic examination and breast exam during their physical examinations. Doctors will check that the uterus and reproductive organs are in good health, and feel for lumps or other issues within the breast tissue. A sample may be taken from the cervix so a Pap smear can be conducted to determine if cervical cancer is present. Men can expect a visual examination of the penis and testicles. The physician

will check the external structure to look for abnormalities like tumors or hernia. To check for hernia, the physician may examine visually or feel the scrotum and ask patients to cough as part of the exam. Dermatological exam Some doctors will examine the skin for the appearance of unusual moles or growths that could be indicative of skin cancer or refer patients to a dermatologist for such an examination. Additional tests Nerves and neurological responses, including strength and balance tests, may be tested during a physical. Doctor also may look for sensory changes in the extremities of the body. Doctors may order urine and blood analyses to verify that the levels are within range. A blood test usually will include a cholesterol test, and may include an examination of blood-sugar levels to rule out diabetes. Men and women over the age of 40 may be referred to specialists who can conduct a mammography, colonoscopy or prostate examinations. Doctors also may suggest patients have their vision and hearing checked. Annual physicals can reassure men and women that they are in good health. Such examinations also can serve as early detection systems that can catch potential health problems before they become more serious.

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Use all your resources when picking a specialist STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Most people use a family physician, internist, obstetriciangynecologist, or pediatrician as their primary care doctor. Primary care doctors, sometime called generalists, manage their patients’ healthcare and help them make medical decisions when problems arise. However, sometimes a person develops a medical problem that requires a physician with a more narrow focus. These specialists have received additional training to become experts in a specific field, and they see far more patients with conditions related to their area of expertise than their generalist colleagues. Examples of specialists include oncologists (for cancer), cardiologists (for heart disease), and surgeons. If you have a medical condition that requires specialty care, your primary care doctor will likely make a recommendation of whom to see, which you may simply choose to accept. However, there are many specialists out there, and you may wish to do your own investigation to determine which one is best for you. Here are some things to consider: Make a list Use your primary care physician, your local hospital, the

When medical treatment requires a specialist, the best place to start is with your primary care physician or your local hospital. They are great tools when locating a specialist that fits all of your needs.

phone book as well as the Internet to form a list doctors of the specialty you need. Once you have made a list of specialists in your area, you will need to narrow it to two or three doctors who meet your specific needs. Below is a list of factors you may want to consider when choosing a specialist. Prioritizing this list and adding to it will help you choose the right doctor for you. Training and Background Before choosing a doctor, you may find it

helpful to learn more about how doctors are trained and how you can find out what kind of training your doctor has. Doctors receive four years of undergraduate education, four years of medical school (where they earn their Medical Degree [MD]), and 3-7 years of postgraduate medical training that includes internships and residencies. Doctors must pass a state exam to be legally permitted to practice medicine in their state. Specialist doctors completed their

residency and specialty training in a specific area (fellowship), such as oncology or surgery. Doctors can even choose to “subspecialize” and complete at least one more year of training in a particular area of a specialty. Never hesitate to ask a doctor about their training, interests, and background with your condition or concern. Ratings by Consumer and Other Organizations More and more doctors are being rated by consumer organizations and other groups devoted to quality

healthcare. One such service, http://www. bestdoctors.com/, uses a national survey method to solicit doctor recommendations from other prominent doctors. Other online services like this are http://www.ratemds. com/, and http://www. healthgrades.com/. While this information can be extremely useful, it should not be the only criteria used to judge a physician, since these organizations may rely on rating systems that are not entirely accurate or fair.

Privileges at Certain Hospitals If you want to be treated at a specific hospital, narrow your list to only those doctors who practice at that hospital. Keep in mind that if you are looking for a surgeon, they can only be as good as the technical support the hospital provides. Therefore, it is important to know how many of your surgical procedures the hospital performs per year, and what the patient outcomes are.

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