Did Florence City Schools Pass the Trash?

It's been a while since we've had to use the term "pass the trash." For those who aren't aware of the expression, it refers to school systems dismissing a teacher who is a sexual predator or physically abusive to students, but failing to report him to the proper authorities. These schools then even provide recommendations for these wonderful educators.

Did the Florence City School Board do that last year when it called a special meeting to "accept the resignation" of choir director Bradley White, but made no mention of the rationale? White went on to work with a church choir at Auburn and then returned north to Calhoun County where he's now in just a spot of trouble.

While we hope this isn't the actual case, it certainly seems a good possibility. If White had a "boyfriend" among the Alexandria High student body, you can bet your cranberry sauce that he at least tried for one at Florence High.  Let's hope Calhoun County gives him more than a slap on the wrist.

Pass the Florence trash...

Hey, Brad...a little depilatory wax will clear that right up.

Too bad it won't help your legal problems...

UNA Needs Scott Morris Back

For some years, Scott Morris was the editor of the Decatur Daily; he then transferred to the TimesDaily. Later, he resigned to work with the Flor-Ala student newspaper at the University of North Alabama. Then the university, for reasons that are disputed, let Morris go.

We're not sure what adult staff helps these students now, but we can see a difference in the publication since Morris is no longer in charge. A reader sent us a most humorous gaffe that was posted last month in the campus news.

It seems that managing editor Chase Glover wrote a sports story on basketball stars the "Wallen Twins." After the very perturbed reader sent us this information, we couldn't resist a test to see how many others know of the "Wallen Twins." Not surprisingly, no one that we asked did.

In Glover's defense, he doesn't appear to be from the Shoals area. Yet, he is total proof that campus newspapers need a competent adviser. How many more fantastic employees is the university tossing out the window in its search for the almighty dollar?

Or Research...

So Which One Was Fired?

From Natural Bridge to Birmingham, we don't think any town is immune to employee-centered scandals. We do think smaller towns are more prone to these since there's a smaller pool of employees and these employees are often forced to work in close proximity to one another.

We recently mentioned a situation where heads were about to roll. Guess which one has. You actually have three choices: His, Hers, Theirs. 

We are hearing from some that his is about to go also, but our opinion is that it won't. We would like to be proved wrong. Judging from several fairly recent incidents in Northwest Alabama, this male city government figure has nothing to fear.

Ladies, a word. You're married, right? You have kids? Or he's married? He has kids? Or you're both married? Even if you both should be single, work relationships are usually frowned upon, especially when the general public comes to know.

If you can't think of your husband sitting patiently at the dinner table waiting for you, at least think of your career. We'll be happy to place monetary bets that when it all comes down, you'll be the one out in the cold.

Think about it...

Go Play Fetch With Someone Else!

Veterans Day 2019

We recently read that it is no longer politically correct to thank our veterans. After all, they were doing only what was expected. They were doing only what would be required if they lived in Israel or a similar country. 

We live in sad times where the most ridiculous ideas take on credence. So today, we at Shoalanda Speaks say a heartfelt thank you to all who have served!

Where Would Your Vandalism End?

We've been extremely surprised at the number of our readers who think the Baby Trump slasher was within his rights to vandalize private property. For those who think he was, may we ask where would this trend end?

Here's something we wouldn't like to drive behind:

Could we simply follow this person to his destination and spray paint his bumper? Think the cops would give us a pass?

As for ol' Hoyt? Guess what...last year he rammed a building on McFarland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa in another act of civil disobedience. Apparently, he's developed a taste for it. 

Let's not be Hoyt...

GoFundMe Says No Money for Baby Trump Slasher

The Baby Trump slasher Hoyt Hutchinson has his own GoFundMe page. It currently has several thousand dollars in contributions to his defense, fines, and restitution. Sadly for Hoyt, he'll never see any of it.

GoFundMe has said "It is a massive violation of the website’s terms." All money donated will be returned. So much for Hoyt catching a freebie on this felony.

Will Tuscaloosa County toss the Northport resident a plea deal? In all probability, yes. Still it would be nice to see the vandal catch a felony conviction.

Hutchinson said he didn't want the president to see the balloon. It was reportedly four blocks from the stadium. That makes it improbable that Trump would have seen the objectionable object or that particular group of protesters.

But now, Alabama has still another day in the limelight of national news. Does Hoyt or anyone else really think it was worth it?

Salvation Army Prejudice

We've been asked about the local Salvationist Church not feeding women the same meals as men. From what we gather this is due to poor planning and execution.

First, males and females are served meals separately. We have no problem with the segregation and understand the rationale behind it. Second, males are fed first. We're going to assume this is because there are usually three times as many males as females, and this facilitates the cleanup to get the larger group out of the way first. Again, we have no problem with this.

What we do have a problem with is those who plan and serve the meals allowing the males to return for seconds before the women are seated and served. How should this be handled?

If the normal ratio is 30 out of 40 are males, simply divide the dishes before serving. If only 28 or so of the males appear for the meal, place the extra two servings in freezer containers for another time. Then feed the females. Similarly save any food that is left for future consumption. Do not give seconds to anyone before all have been served.

Should the women be happy to get only veggies for a meal? Certainly bread and vegetables are welcome if one is hungry, but if you've just witnessed the males eating beef? 

We have never said the SA Church does no good at all. We do say they discriminate against gays, women, and goodness only knows who else. They teach their own brand of salvation and they send money to their home office in Virginia - that's quite a way from the Shoals.

Give to Room in the Inn and Room at the Table. Everything is local and all money accounted for!