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03-17-2003, 07:55 AM
Franceena Black- “I’m a good person”.
<p>Something is missing from this situation. According to Franceena Black, owner of Franceena’s Italian Restaurant, she requested the bingo license in Linden so senior citizens would have a “free” activity to attend to. Black stated to the Times, “I’m a good person, and I just want good things said about me.” Don't we all. Black does have a history of running an adult arcade in Alabama that was paying out cash. She states she closed it down when she found out it was illegal. Now, last time I checked, playing games with senior citizens, even bingo, isn’t illegal as long as no money is involved either way. The only way a person can be “gambling” on a game is to first pay money to play, and then have a chance to win more money back from that bet. If Black never intended to charge money for the bingo games, then their isn’t a need for a license in the first place. If a license is needed for free games, then every nursing home and retirement home in the state is in violation. If Black is telling the truth, and made these intentions known from the start, then the Linden City Council and Mayor Vice should be ashamed for making her pay a license fee. If Black originally planned to run a true “bingo parlor”, then her complaining to the Times is a cheap attempt to side-step a mess she started.
<p>Hosea can you see, the land belongs to me…</p>
<p>Pay attention now, because this will probably be a movie someday. Thedford Rowser was recently arrested for practicing law without a degree. According to Al. State Rep. Thomas Jackson, Rowser has been set up because she worked on a case involving the Hosea family and 40 acres of land they claim was stolen from them.<br>
Rowser, who looks a lot like “Tootie” of Facts of Life fame, is said by Jackson to be a “law researcher” working on, among other things, the Hosea case with Jackson. Jackson puts Rowser in the same light as the famous Erin Brockovich. (http://www.erinbrockovich.com/flasher.html) At a press conference last Friday on the Marengo Co. courthouse steps, Rowser accused the law firm of Lloyd and Dinning of representing both sides of a land dispute involving the Hoseas, resulting in the Hoseas losing the land that is rightfully theirs.<br>Here are some facts about the Hosea case. The land in question didn’t have a true title of ownership, so the Hoseas employed Woody Dinning to establish one. During the proceedings, it was discovered that 40 acres of the land actually owned by a person named A. S. Johnson dating back to the 1940’s. These 40 acres was then turned over to Barbara J. Baugh. The Hosea family disagreed with the decision, but a court upheld the judgment, stating the land was in the hands of the rightful owner (Baugh). After the decision, the Hoseas then proceeded to go on the said 40 acres and cut down timber to sell. They were arrested for trespassing and ordered by the court to pay restitution for the timber; which they never did. Following the non-payment, the court then ordered the Hosea’s property be seized and auctioned as payment, which was done on the Marengo Co. Courthouse steps. After restitution was made, the remaining funds were given to the Hosea family.<br>The only relevance the Hosea case has with the charges against Rowser is whether or not she was acting as an attorney when she “advised” them. As for the Hosea’s claim, unless the judge was illegal in granting the 40 acres of land to the Baughs, they really don’t have a leg to stand on; despite the crazed ramblings of Rowser and political support of Jackson. As for Thedford Rowser’s hairdo, that’s still a mystery. :cool:
<p>In other news…</p>
A new “crime tip hotline” has been established by the Demopolis Police Dept. The number to call is 289-1475, and it directs the caller to a voice mail system. Officials state the line does not have caller ID, and all callers can remain anonymous, even to the police, if they wish.
Governor Bob Riley has declared March 19th as “State Quarter Day”, in honor of the release of the Alabama state quarter featuring Helen Keller. State quarter day… Along with “Rubin Studder Day”, this makes March almost as festive a month as December. Though unlike Rubin, I don’t think Helen Keller is telling any school kids to stay home from school on her day.
Poor performance and empty pocketbooks nets Linden elementary $200,000. They received a “Reading First” grant. The grant requires a large number of student scoring below grade level on reading and have a high percentage of families living below the poverty line.
http://d-3.home.mindspring.com/Rowsertootie.jpg
<p>Something is missing from this situation. According to Franceena Black, owner of Franceena’s Italian Restaurant, she requested the bingo license in Linden so senior citizens would have a “free” activity to attend to. Black stated to the Times, “I’m a good person, and I just want good things said about me.” Don't we all. Black does have a history of running an adult arcade in Alabama that was paying out cash. She states she closed it down when she found out it was illegal. Now, last time I checked, playing games with senior citizens, even bingo, isn’t illegal as long as no money is involved either way. The only way a person can be “gambling” on a game is to first pay money to play, and then have a chance to win more money back from that bet. If Black never intended to charge money for the bingo games, then their isn’t a need for a license in the first place. If a license is needed for free games, then every nursing home and retirement home in the state is in violation. If Black is telling the truth, and made these intentions known from the start, then the Linden City Council and Mayor Vice should be ashamed for making her pay a license fee. If Black originally planned to run a true “bingo parlor”, then her complaining to the Times is a cheap attempt to side-step a mess she started.
<p>Hosea can you see, the land belongs to me…</p>
<p>Pay attention now, because this will probably be a movie someday. Thedford Rowser was recently arrested for practicing law without a degree. According to Al. State Rep. Thomas Jackson, Rowser has been set up because she worked on a case involving the Hosea family and 40 acres of land they claim was stolen from them.<br>
Rowser, who looks a lot like “Tootie” of Facts of Life fame, is said by Jackson to be a “law researcher” working on, among other things, the Hosea case with Jackson. Jackson puts Rowser in the same light as the famous Erin Brockovich. (http://www.erinbrockovich.com/flasher.html) At a press conference last Friday on the Marengo Co. courthouse steps, Rowser accused the law firm of Lloyd and Dinning of representing both sides of a land dispute involving the Hoseas, resulting in the Hoseas losing the land that is rightfully theirs.<br>Here are some facts about the Hosea case. The land in question didn’t have a true title of ownership, so the Hoseas employed Woody Dinning to establish one. During the proceedings, it was discovered that 40 acres of the land actually owned by a person named A. S. Johnson dating back to the 1940’s. These 40 acres was then turned over to Barbara J. Baugh. The Hosea family disagreed with the decision, but a court upheld the judgment, stating the land was in the hands of the rightful owner (Baugh). After the decision, the Hoseas then proceeded to go on the said 40 acres and cut down timber to sell. They were arrested for trespassing and ordered by the court to pay restitution for the timber; which they never did. Following the non-payment, the court then ordered the Hosea’s property be seized and auctioned as payment, which was done on the Marengo Co. Courthouse steps. After restitution was made, the remaining funds were given to the Hosea family.<br>The only relevance the Hosea case has with the charges against Rowser is whether or not she was acting as an attorney when she “advised” them. As for the Hosea’s claim, unless the judge was illegal in granting the 40 acres of land to the Baughs, they really don’t have a leg to stand on; despite the crazed ramblings of Rowser and political support of Jackson. As for Thedford Rowser’s hairdo, that’s still a mystery. :cool:
<p>In other news…</p>
A new “crime tip hotline” has been established by the Demopolis Police Dept. The number to call is 289-1475, and it directs the caller to a voice mail system. Officials state the line does not have caller ID, and all callers can remain anonymous, even to the police, if they wish.
Governor Bob Riley has declared March 19th as “State Quarter Day”, in honor of the release of the Alabama state quarter featuring Helen Keller. State quarter day… Along with “Rubin Studder Day”, this makes March almost as festive a month as December. Though unlike Rubin, I don’t think Helen Keller is telling any school kids to stay home from school on her day.
Poor performance and empty pocketbooks nets Linden elementary $200,000. They received a “Reading First” grant. The grant requires a large number of student scoring below grade level on reading and have a high percentage of families living below the poverty line.
http://d-3.home.mindspring.com/Rowsertootie.jpg