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Re: Daily Home - Partnership formed to promote city on television station

lhb1 — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:35:20 -0000

I apologize that I was not registered. Hopefully I fullfilled the requirement to be able to edpress my views.

Re: Daily Home - Talladega councilmen right to respond

lhb1 — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:51:05 -0000

Based on the statements I have read from the various folks involved in the Huddle House incident that Councilmember Eddie Tucker was involved in, and the accusations that he made concerning the police department is corrupt, crooked, and on the take, as well as having sex in the police car while on duty, and that Councilmember Rev. Horace Patterson is covering for the police, I feel it is time for District Attorney Steve Giddens to impanel a grand jury, supobena Eddie Tucker to give testamony under oath, then investigate what Eddie says and if proven he has lied, then charge him with perjury. Once this story makes the rounds, who in their right mind would want to come to a town to live, go in business or attend church where there is a crooked police dept and councilmembers covering for them. I hope all the citizens will ask for a grand jury investigation.

Re: Daily Home - District judge finalists named

lhb1 — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:33:04 -0000

The people of this county should be incensed that Jake Montgomery has been included in the top three candidates for District Judge. While he admits to being disciplined at least twice, he did not tell that he is allegedly being investigated at this time. He tired to cover up corruption in the water board and in todays Daily Home, there is a story about his part in trying to cover up a theft. If all the citizens who have had a run in with Jake Montgomery would come forward and share with you the turmoil they have gone through dealing with Jake, he would not be considered for dog catcher. It is my opinion at least three of the board members who voted for Jake Montgomery, must have gotten their palms greased/ or some type promise from Senator Preuitt. It is a known fact that Preuitt has been bragging around town and in the coffee shops that Jake would be in the top three and the governor would appoint Jake as Judge. This cannot happen and I hope the citizens of Talladega county will contact Governor Riley with e-mails and faxes and ask him not to do this to our county. It would be more safer in prison than living in Talladega with Jake Montgomery as judge....this is my opinion based on having lived in both places. Not ashamed or afraid to sign my name...Larry Barton

Re: Daily Home - Legislators remain optimistic aboput session

lhb1 — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:50:41 -0000

If Josh Blades wants to know the truth about the candidates for judge, he needs to contact the people of Talladega County.....not Jim Preuitt. If Jim Preuitt said it was raining and I was getting soaking wet, I would not believe Preuitt....I worked for the man for three months and I know him. He would not recognize the truth if it were printed in box car letters on the side of a building. Larry Barton

Re: Daily Home - Council appoints city clerk and public works director

lhb1 — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:31:33 -0000

Daily Home reporters, I believe if you will refer back to your stories of when the Talladega taxpayers were being conned into voting for the city manager form of government, your stories indicated that the city clerk job would be done away with and this money would be used to help defray the cost of a city manager. I believe also, your stories will reveal that the city manager was supposed to do many of the other jobs that Mr. Stampfler has hired someone to do. Since Stampfler has been in town, less than a year, the cost of doing business has gone up close to $300,000.00. Since the city manager form of government has been in operation, the cost to the taxpayers has been over one million dollars. Check the records Daily Home. This is a story that needs to be printed. Thanks..Larry Barton

Re: Daily Home - Bill introduced by Preuitt for Recreation Recreation Commission

lhb1 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:11:32 -0000

An excellent story by Mr. Fincher and he has exposed that once again, Senator Preuitt is trying to control a federal piece of land that has been ordered to be deeded to Lincoln by Talladega County. Preuitt and Talladega County are all in bed together....WHY/ Is there monetary gain for one or more? Sooner or later the truth will come out if the Daily Home will keep digging. GO DAILY HOME. larry Barton.

Re: Daily Home - Questions continue over mental health contract

lhb1 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:23:12 -0000

Ed Hall and Brenda Burt are to be commended for standing up for the citizens. I was honored to serve in Talladega Politics with Brenda and there is not a more honest person than her. She is a genuine Christian lady who serves the public with dignity, honesty and high morals. Daily Home, keep the heat on and continue pulling the cover back. There may be some more folks who will wind up at Eglin AFB...not as airmen....but convicts. Larry Barton.

Re: Daily Home - Questions continue over mental health contract

lhb1 — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:25:22 -0000

I never cease to be amazed how some folks are so stupid that they can be
conned by crooked elected officials, but it is impossible to con a con...HEM,
please learn how to get on the computer so everyone can read your
comments. Daily Home, keep up your investigative reporting...The citizens are
fortunate that you have reporters who are intelligent and know how to find the
dirt that has been hidden for so long by many of these boards. All the
hard working, concerned citizens of our community appreciate what you are
doing. Not ashamed of my name....as one of your readers apparantly
are...Larry Barton

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Now if that is not the pot calling the kettle black, be careful he knows
about things illegal.

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Re: Daily Home - Annex park fight a blight on area

lhb1 — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:48:43 -0000

Thanks for the excellent editorial... Through the years, Senator Preuitt has had his head on right...but of late, everything he touches becomes bogged down. The third Circuit Judge for Talladega County, his envolvement in trying to get Jake Montgomery appointed District Judge, the Shelby County bridge, his attempt to block Lincoln from being able to control their destny with the 2800 acres and the list is endless. The question still remains. Why is the Senator and the Talladega County Commission all of a sudden interested in a recreation board to control the proposed park? The commission has had the land for more than five years, yet this is the first time Prueit and the commission has mentioned a park board. I believe that someone is trying to take control of this park so they can sell the timber....and then whose pocket will be lined? Maybe it is time for one of the DH investigative reporters to pull back the covers from the courthouse and take a look at what is going on behind closed doors. A lot of action/decisions are being made at the commission meetings without any discussion...I guess they all have ESP and just know what each member is thinking. As always, not ashamed to sign my name...Larry Barton.

Re: Daily Home - Annex park fight a blight on area

lhb1 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:05:19 -0000

Thanks Mark...I agree with you completely. I think the Daily Home is on
target with some of their investigative reporting and it will be a matter of
time before some of these folks who have escaped wrong, will be caught and
brought to justice. I signed a contract this date with WOIL TV in
Talladega and we will be going live on the 2nd Sun in May from 8-9 PM...this will
be a call in program. I am really looking forward to hearing from the
citizens and their concerns. The Program will still be called, IN THE INTEREST
OF THE PEOPLE... Pass this on to everyone and ask them to do the same so
we can get the word out. I will be running a ad in the Daily Home in the
next few days. Hve a great rest of the week.

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MARKPERKINS wrote, in response to lhb1:

hello larry, because they all think they are above the law. we voted for a
judge and was denied him, now we have to wait till they get who they want?

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Re: Daily Home - Council opposes Brecon Annex legislative bill

lhb1 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:27:43 -0000

Somebody is just plain telling a lie. The mayor of Lincoln and the city council passed a resolution opposing Senator Preuitt's bill to have a state rec board to oversee the 2800 plus acres at Brecon. However, in the April 25 edition of the Daily Home, County Commissioner Jackie Swinford was quoted as saying, "I'm confused," at the county commission meeting where Councilmember Kykendahll requested the county commission deed the acreage over to Lincoln as ordered by the Federal Government. Swinford went on to say, "I met with Preuitt, Kitchen and Watson in Mayaor Watson's office and he told me he was good with committee working as a regional authority."..Now based on the article in Wed DH, and the action taken by Mayor Watson and the city council, you don't have to be an educated person to know Swinford lied. It appears he is getting a great start, in politics, since he has only been in office for a short while. As I have said before, something is going on in the wood pile. It is a shame that we have five spineless commissioners in Talladega who are apparantly controlled by Preuitt and Preuitt Jr, AKA as Steve Hurst. Election time is coming next year and the citizens will have an opportunity to start cleaning house. Not ashamed to sign my name...Larry Barton

Re: Daily Home - Council opposes Brecon Annex legislative bill

lhb1 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:48:27 -0000

There are two versions of the rec committee bill being advertised and introduced in Montgomery...I understand Jim Preuitt Jr. AKA Steve Hurst intorduced one bill today in Montgomery...The two bills are different and counteract each other...If they pass, which bill will be the law? Like Mark Perkins says, there are questions if they will even be legal due to the way they are being advertised in the Daily Home. I wonder if Preuitt and Jr. can even read or did someone else draft the wording in these bills? Just a thought. Larry Barton.

Re: Daily Home - Council opposes Brecon Annex legislative bill

lhb1 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:04:27 -0000

Mark, you are right...I hope more folks like yourself will become concerned
and get the message out that we have the most do-nothing group of elected
officials from the county to the city. I believe this is the worst ever.
Thanks for being involved. Larry Barton

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MARKPERKINS wrote, in response to lhb1:

They all have lost my vote!!!!! we need new people in every elected office.

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Re: Daily Home - Contract doesn't meet state standards

lhb1 — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:22:11 -0000

There are state laws dealing with the physical RAPE of a person. If there were rape laws on the book charging a person with financial rape, former Judge Jerry Fielding and the chairman of the Cheaha Mental Health Board would be serving long terms in prison. According to the above DH article, not only is JUDGE FIELDING NOT QUALIFIED for this position, he is being paid almost as much as the governor of the state. Judge Fielding and the chairman of the board need to resign immediately along with any of the other board members who were a part of this fiasco. I trust the other honest board members will take whatever action needed to help clean up this (apparant illegal decision behind closed doors) mess. Reporter Kathryn Poythress and the Daily Home are to be commended for exposing this corruption. I hope they will keep up their investigative reporting and keep exposing this type activity wherever they find it. The hard working tax-payers deserve better representation than this. I am still Larry Barton.

Re: Daily Home - Contract doesn't meet state standards

lhb1 — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:46:29 -0000

HEM, You must be the product of illigitimite parents are maybe you sprang
from a monkey....it is apparent you were never named....or if you were, you
are ashamed of your name. It is also obvious you still don't have the
intelligence to get on line (you are unregistered) and make your comments known
to all the readers. I like folks to speak out...even if it does reflect
their stupidity. For your info, I can't claim to be the first Mayor to
be convicted of a felony. Johnny McKinney was. And in case you are not
aware, anyone who has ever been found guilty of a speeding ticket, traffic
ticket or pled guilty to any type misdemeanor, is a convict under the
law....Keep the cards and letters coming...I like it.

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HEM (unregistered) wrote, in response to lhb1:

And still the only convicted FELON i know of, who was ever Mayor of
Talladega, you must be mighty DUMB, you got caught.

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Re: Daily Home - More documents withheld from newspaper

lhb1 — Tue, 05 May 2009 23:57:16 -0000

Keep digging Katherine....the deeper you dig, the more dirt you are finding. Once again, I commend you and the DH for not having any "sacared cows". Judge Fielding states in the article that he had not planned to serve a long time and did not take his contract seriously. If this be the truth the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, then why was it drawn up using the clause that he would be paid for a year, regardless of whether he worked or not? Strange language coming from a lawyer and a former Judge. Why is the Judge hiding behind his lawyer, who just happens to be where the judge has an office? Is the Judge using his office for the financial gain of his friend/landlord or whatever their association? Is there not an ethics law that addresses using ones position for the benefit of friends, relatives, etc? If a public official does not have anything to hide, they don't mind being questioned and providing necessary documents for the public to see. Most citizens are very intelligent and can make decisions once presented the facts...It is obvious that something is amiss. Several weeks back, Judge Fielding indicated to me and others that he intends to run for Senate next year against Jim Preuitt.. I thought at the time that would be great and shared with the Judge, that he would win....now I don't know...As the late former Governor Wallace use to say, there a'int a dimes worth a difference between the Democrats and Republicans....it appears to me that this could apply to the Judge and the Senator...Just my opinion .... DIG KATHERINE, DIG. My name is still Larry Barton.

Re: Daily Home - King criticizes practices of Sims, Dobson and Haynes

lhb1 — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:41:33 -0000

Looks like there may be more than one crook in the judicial system....Former Judge Fielding has been making the news, and now this.. Judge Julian King is to be commended for taking a stand and exposing corruption in high places.....long overdue. Through the years, Talladega has had many politicians (sherrif's, judges, mayors, senators,county commissioners, council members, water board members,) who were charged with crimes.....Whether they were actually guilty or not, a jury and or a judge found them guilty and they served time. or were removed from office. Looks like there may be more good ole boys added to the list soon. I appreciate Chris Norwood and the other DH investigative reporters pulling back the covers and digging up the dirt (corruption). A special thanks to the powers that be at the Daily Home who is backing the reporters...Even though it is negative news, it lets folks know there is still those in office who will come after folks in high places when they break the law. There are still more investigation needed into the various city/county officials in Talladega County. Do you ever wonder how some of these elected officials get elected and don't have a dime to their name, but in short time, they are buying houses, land, and making big investments and wind up wealthy...If the reporters continue their investigation, and visit the court house records room , they might just find out the truth. Please don't let up reporters... These officials may be able to fool the voters, but THEY CAN'T FOOL AN EX-CON.....I am still Larry Barton.

Re: Daily Home - King criticizes practices of Sims, Dobson and Haynes

lhb1 — Fri, 08 May 2009 23:21:13 -0000

Thanks Richard. I appreciate your comments. Be sure and tune in Sun
night at 8PM on the local channel 10 cable. I will go back live on a weekly
program....IN THE INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE. I believe there will be another
story in tomorrows DH about the fiasco at the judicial building and also I
understand Judge Fielding resigned this date from Cheaha Mental Health....

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richard cranium (unregistered) wrote, in response to lhb1:

your right Larry.....your so right.....the good ole boys and the money
they make...I hope they find all of it and if they look hard enough
maybe...just maybe...they will end up in prison too....for the crimes they committed
and I'm sure they did....

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Re: Daily Home - King criticizes practices of Sims, Dobson and Haynes

lhb1 — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:49:25 -0000

Thanks for your comments. I agree that a reporter, writer or whatever
name tag they use, when writing a story about an individual, all sides should
be given an opportunity to respond. I did talk with Chris Norwood about the
King article, and he shared with me that he was unable to reach Dobson &
Haynes...left a msg and they did not or had not called him by press time...I
don't know. I do know that as I read the various articles in different
papers around the state, many times the writer will say that certain
individuals were not available for comment or did not return calls. In many cases,
politicians ignore the news media unless it is a favorable story. While I
served as mayor, I would always talk with the media, regardless of whether
the news was favorable on unfavorable about/against me. When I was in
court, Paulette Miller with Channel 40 at that time, asked if I would talk
with the media once the trial was concluded if I was found guilty. I shared
with paulette that I had always been accessible to the media and I would
respond...When the jury found me guilty, and I was released on bond, my wife
and I went to where all the media was waiting and did an interview. I
personally have a problem with politicians who play hide and seek...they hide
when the news is bad against them and seek the reporters when the news is
good....this is not fair to the citizens who pay the bills. Once again
thanks for your comments and I hope you will continue to speak out.

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walela61 wrote, in response to lhb1:

Larry,

Sorry for being slightly off topic with my reply none the less you mention
something that is 99.9 percent incorrect. Since Carol Pappas was named
Editor/Publisher of The Daily Home, Lifestyles Editor Laura Nation-Atchison is
the only reporter/journalist in the Talladega office. All the rest paid as
"reporters," not to mention actual journalists (of which Laura's the only
one,) are simply regurgitating what certain individuals such as King spoon
feed them! Notice Norwood's article had no mention that he or anyone else
at the newspaper attempted to contact even one of the three men King
lambasted. I am certain you will agree with me that during the majority of your
tenure as mayor of Talladega in any article - whether positive or negative
regarding you, your comments, beliefs, etc., - the journalists/reporters
always included attempts to contact John or Jane Doe were not successful,
declined, refused, or reported the opposing side's comment(s) if such were made.
You and I both know THAT is TRUE journalism/reporting - not this Pablum
dribble the current individuals and their supervisors allow in print. Thank
you for time in reading this post.

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Re: Daily Home - Governor should not sign Brecon property legislation

lhb1 — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:51:08 -0000

Excellent editorial and written that even a county commissioner or legislator could understand....if they have ever learned to read. I guess the bottom line is why would Commissioner Tony Haynes, Senator Preuitt and Rep. Hurst continue to block an economic boom that would benefit the entire county/state? Is it possible someone has placed a suitcase full of money on the front porch of one of more of these elected officials? The Daily Home has printed several stories about the proposal about Brecon acreage, but I don't believe the citizens of Talladega County really realize the tremendous impact that this 2800+ acres, developed, will have on the entire state. I know first hand what is proposed for this acreage, using private funds, grants and numerous business people waiting to invest. I, too, hope the Governor will veto this bill and the county commissioners will obey the lawful order to transfer the land to Lincoln...One positive thing for sure is there will be an election next year and Commissioner Tony Haynes, Sen. Preuitt and Rep. Haynes will have to face the voters.....and by the way folks, in case you have forgotten, Lincoln and the surrounding area citizens are registered voters and I don't think they will forget how you have snubbed them....In case some don't know who lhb1 is, try Larry Barton.

Re: Daily Home - Fannin appointed district judge

lhb1 — Fri, 15 May 2009 23:43:00 -0000

This is another great day for Talladega County....not only that Jeb Fannin has been appointed to the unexpired term of Judge George Sims, but that the Governor did not listen to Senator Jim Preuitt and appoint Jake Montgomery. This is the third time that Jake has been spurned...once by the people and twice by the Governor.....what a great day....I wonder what part of NO, does Jim & Jake not understand.. Maybe next year, the citizens will send a message to Preuitt that he is no longer wanted and vote NO....Now if the Governor will just veto the rinky dink recreation committee that Rep. Steve Hurst got approved, it will be another great day for Lincoln and the county...just maybe, things will start picking up once all the good ole boys are gone....by the way, I am still Larry Barton.

Re: Daily Home - Governor appoints Fannin judge

lhb1 — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:25:37 -0000

Thanks for telling like it is....and thanks for your continued aggrssive, investigating reporting...The people deserve this type reporting....good or bad. Larry Barton

Re: Daily Home - Appointed board for brecon annex hits snag

lhb1 — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:40:46 -0000

It looks like the Governor once again had to step in and look after Lincoln and the citizens of Talladega County...What a joke Senator Preuitt and Rep. Steve Hurst are...It is not about veterans or any of the other proposed enities that was alluded to by some...it is about who is getting a kickback.. The county set on this property for almost seven years without an appointed board to supervise, but now that Lincoln is to be the new owners, along comes do nothing Preuitt and his sidekick trying to tie Lincoln's hands...Thanks Governor for looking after the folks....not only in this issue, but in the appointing of Jeb Fannin...The election will be next year folks, so start planning on who we can get to run for Senate and Rep. and county commissioner... Yes..Just maybe the county commission will now do what the federal government has ordered them to do and deed the property to Lincoln......I am still Larry Barton.

Re: Daily Home - Appointed board for brecon annex hits snag

lhb1 — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:54:59 -0000

You are right. The thing that keeps bothering me is why all of a sudden
the powers that be feel there is a need for a special board to look after
things....Is Lincoln not capable of taking care of this property? If not,
take it back and give it to someone else. I feel there is more to this
situation than has come out. Thanks for speaking out.

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Hey larry maybe they should find out what's what before they act. They are
stewarts of the property when they hold the deed.
http://www.nps.gov/flp/

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Re: Daily Home - Appointed board for brecon annex hits snag

lhb1 — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:55:01 -0000

Excellent and I agree 100%..Why all of a sudden is there a need for a
recreation board to control what Lincoln will do with the land? If Lincoln
screws up, take the land away and give it to someone else. The county has had
it for 7 years without a board being created.....but now there is a
need....very interesting. Thanks for speaking out.

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tugboatcharlie wrote, in response to lhb1:

I agree Larry, I have supported Steve Hurst every time he has run except
when he ran against Larry Sims. I would vote for Larry next year if he were
to run. He lost because he was not in bed with the local yokels.I have
known both for many years and like both of them as friends. I just can't
support Steve any more . I don't think he is looking out for the people who put
him in office. "Little" Jim Preuitt is a joke. He is well qualified to sell
cars . (you no what they say about car salesmen)

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