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Volume One Hundred, Thirty-Three
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133 Years of Newspaper Service
Number Thirteen
Thursday
January 26
2012
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Dedicated to the People Of Marengo County per copy
Two SectionS-- Fourteen Pages Published in Linden, Alabama, USA
Kevin Jacobs Laurie Hall Charles Parten
New
Marengo County's chapter of the New
South Coalition heard six candidates for
judge of probate Tuesday evening, Jan. 17.
Meeting near Old Spring Hill at Majo's
activity center,,the host for the evening was
Thomas Moore of Demopolis.
He introduced the candidates and
offered them three minutes in which to
speak about their qualifications and visions
for the county.
Jimbo Ward Carla Gaines Mclntosh Bill Barley
bth hears six for probate
First on the list was Jimbo'Ward. He
pointed out that Highway 43 needs to be
four laned through the county and he cited
Joe McCorquodale's influence in getting
that done in Clarke County. Ward said he
has sent all his life in dealing with the pub-
lic and helping people. He said he thinks as
judge of probate he will have contacts
which can help Marengo County.
Charles Parten was the next speaker and
he emphasized that it is important to get
industry in the county. "We need to make
the county attractive for industry." He
spoke of his work experience in running
sawmills and said he wants to help people
with industry.
Carla Gaines Mclntosh stressed that
everybody needs to be treated fairly and
nicely. She said she has been thinking
about running for this office for several
years, and now is the time to do it.
Kevin Jacobs began his speech dis-
cussing his accounting degree from the
University of West Alabama and his posi-
tion with ThyssenKrupp, the steel company
in Mobile County. Jacobs outlined his
resih0nsibilities for one of the largest indus-
tries in the world. He said he wants to serve
the community that raised him. He said he
would be able to run the tags, licenses, and
elections in a manner that reflects the past
administration.
Laurie Hall told the small gathering in
the rain storm that her education d career
included nursing and practicing attorney
with a local finn. She explained she does a
lot of probate work with wills, trusts,
estates, guardianships, and whatever her
clients need. She said she can run elections
fairly and will put any new laws before the
people.
Bill Barley of Demopolis listed his
degrees from Auburn, Alabama, and UWA
and his work experiences with municipal
government, schools, and his roots in the
county. He stressed that this county needs
to prepare its students for the work force
which will be needed in the future.
Toby Henderson and Mike O'Neal did
not appear before the New South Coalition.
They did not receive the letters of invita-
tion that the others got.
Moore announced that the endorsement
decision would be made Monday, Jan. 30.
Sen. Shelby will meet
weth Marengo, Sumter,
Choctaw Saturday
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) questions and comments from those in
will join.4hecesidents of-Marengo attendance ..... .......
County for a county visit on Saturday,
Jan. 28, 2011, at 12:00 noon Central
Time.
The County visit, which is open to the
publiC, will take place at Smokin' Jack's
Bar-B-Que, located at 1023 U.S.
Highway 80 West in Demopolis.
Senator Shelby will address the leg-
islative agenda for the second session of
the 112th Congress as well as important
issues facing the nation and the state of
Alabama. Following his remarks.
Senator Shelby will open the floor to
"Over the years, these meetings have
provided an excellent opportunity for
area residents to listen and voice their
opinions on the activities of our govern-
ment," said Shelby. "This will be a
great chance to discuss the important
issues facing our state and our nation."
This will be Senator Shelby's 1.677th
county visit since being elected to serve
the state of Alabama. As part of his
commitment to Alabamians, Senator
Shelby holds a meeting in each county
every year.
This meeting is open to the public.
Members of the media are encouraged to
.attend.
Shelby will also join the residents of
Sumter County for a county visit on
Saturday, Jan. 28, at 10:00 am. The
county visit, which is open to the public,
will take place in the Brock "Y" Hall at
the University of West Alabama in
Livingston.
Senator Shelby will meet with the res-
idents of Choctaw County for a county
visit Saturday, Jan. 28, at 2:00 pm. The
county visit, which is open to the public,
will take place at the Choctaw County
Senior Citizen's Center, located at 112
Tom Orr Avenue in Butler.
Cecil Williamson
Katrina Sewell
Marsha Atkins
Kenny Freeman
Frank Calloway
New South hears circuit
clerk candidates" plans
welcomes the oppommity to serve the peo-
ple in the county and has dealt with the
public for many years. She promised an
efficient staff.
Kenny Freeman of Demopolis told the
crowd that anything he has done was a gift
from God. He said he knew the job has an
awesome responsibility and he will work
to secure growth for the county. His con-
cern was the losing of young people. He
wants to bring in jobs to allow them to stay
in Marengo. He said he was raised to do
the right thing and he said he prides him-
self on his honesty and work.
New South Coalition, Marengo County
Chapter, hosted a screening for candidates
for circuit clerk Tuesday, Jan. 17.
All five candidates appeared and spoke
of their qualifications, experience, and
vision for Marengo County.
Cecil Williamson of Demopolis was the
first. She cited a lengthy work experience
with various agencies and departments in
the state and her tenure as mayor of
Demopolis. She said her work ethic quali-
fies her better than the rest and that she will
work the legislature to get money to hire
the clerks taken out of the office.
Katrina Sewell of Dixons Mills said she
Frank Calloway cited his business and
church experiences in work where his job
was to help solve problems, and that's
what he will do for the people in the coun-
ty. He said he has learned to oversee and
let things and people work. He wants to
see the county more diversified in industry.
"I want to let the state know that Marengo
County is good."
Marsha McClure Atkins was the final
speaker who cited her years as court clerk
in Linden. "I enjoyed my job." She said
she will keep the work load current. He
vision is to get the staff back up to where it
Was,
Calvin Martin Emanuel Gary Chris Petrey Ben Sherrod
Commission candidates tell New
South they want to do right thing
County Commission. District 2. county and develop more property for bent said he wants make the county one of
Democrats who took an oath to support all industries. He also said he wants a satellite the elite in the state and keeps its Triple A
Democrats from the president on down. courthouse in Demopolis. rating. He said he knows the legislators
told the New South Coalition Tuesday Chris Petrey described how he came to and will do what is best county-wide.
Dems, Repubs run in Marengo
evening, Jan. 17. why they want to be cir-
cnit clerk.
Thomas Moore of Demopolis presided.
Ben Sherrnd of Demopolis was the first
called by Thomas Moore to speak. He said
he lives on a dirt road and he wants to do
what the people want. He said he wants to
develop more small businesses in the
Demopolis in the coast Guard and chose to
stay. He said his vision for the county is to
do what is right and encourage growth. His
goal is to manage the budget.
David Freeman said he wants the oppor-
tunity to serve anddo what's right.
Also. candidates for District 4 spoke.
Calvin Martin of Thomaston. the incum-
Mike O'Neal of Demopolis, Scott
Parten of Demopolis, Bill Barley of
Demopolis, Kevin Jacobs of Linden, Toby
Henderson of Linden, Jimbo Ward of
Demopolis, Laurie Hall of Myrtlewood,
and Carla Gaines Mclntosh of Dixons
Mills all are running for Marengo County
Judge of Probate on the Democratic ticket.
In the race for Marengo County Circuit
Clerk are Frank Calloway, Jr., of
Dem0polis Keuny Freeman of Demopolis,
Marsha McClure Atkins of Linden,
Katrina Hudson Sewe]l/0f Dixons Mills,
and Cecil P. WiltimgSn of Demopolis.
Incumbent Circuit Judge Eddie Republican Party.
Hardaway, Jr.. has qualified for re-elec-. Casey Jones has qualified for District 4
tion. He is the only candidate at this date. on the Republican ticket.
Wade Drinkard of Linden has qualified Michael Wartburg of Putnam has quali-
for re-election as district judge for fled for constable. There is no salary for
Marengo County. * constable like the others.
There are two county commission seats
open. In District Two, Chris Petrey, David Gary Boles of Myrtlewood has qualified
Freeman. and Ben Sherrod. all of to run for the constable position in his
Demopolis have qualified, community.
In District Four, Calvin Martin has qual- Bob Duke qualified to run for constable
ified for re-election and Emanuel Gary, Jr., on the Republican ticket in Precinct 3.
is challenging him. Josephine Blackwell qualified to run as
Dan England Of Demopolis has quali- a Newt Gingrich delegate to the National
fled for the District 2 seat in the RepubficanConvention.
Emanuel Gary, Jr., of Dixons Mills said s
he walks down a dirt road every day. Life _ Get
is al'o'fiUservice. He said be wants people rts Hall of Fame tickets now
to collaborate and work together. Marengo County's Fourth Sports Hall Tickets are $25 each and can be pur- Demopolis, Fred Ramsey from Sweet
of Fame Banquet and induction ceremony chased from Tom Boggs, Tony Speegle, or Water. Waldon Tucker from Linden, Eddie
Moore announc the endorsements of will be held at the Demopolis Civic Center other board members. WiUingham from Demopolis, and Lori
the New South Coalition will be made at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evening, Feb 13. The 2012 inductees are Popo Koch from Westbrook Wyatt from Linden.
public Monday week, Jan. 30.
Commission approves final water line
$130A84.76.
Jay explained that there was no way to
cut the engineermg costs without compro-
mising the stability of the project. The high
cost of the three-inch PCP pipe that will be
used totals $17.550.
The project will give clean water to all
Marengo County Residents. some of
whom don't have access to water now.
The pipe will cover from Hwy 28 to
Martin Drive and give all of Marengo
County access to clean water. This line
comes off Hwy 28 down the Old
Macedonia Road almost to the church.
The line comes off previous projects led
by the Myrtlewood Water Department.
Marengo County Commission approved
a $130,484.76 low bid from CB
Developers Tuesday, Jan. 10. to start work
on the Old Macedonia Road Water pject.
Richard Jay, a representative Irom
Speaks and Associates. spoke regarding
the bids to complete the old Macedonia
Road Water Project that totals
Linden mayor says Fox leaves MCEDA
Linden Mayor Mitzi Gates announced Economic Alliance Association LLC. projects.
to city council members Tuesday, Jan. The new company will cover develop- Joanna Hinson was a part time assis-
17, that Marengo County Economic ment in economics, community, and taut that will be on full time-and keep the
Development Authority (MCEDA) is maritime projects, office talks going until a proper replace-
looking for a replacement in the direc- The projects that did become a reality ment can be made. The board hopes to
tor's position, thanks to the MCEDA were NorAm. have a new director within the next eight
Debra M. Fox the previous director Denali Organics, and the Alabama- toten weeks.
held the position from June 1, 2008, until Mississippi Intermodal Complex MCEDA has been taking and going
Dec. 31, 2011. Fox left the position to (Demopolis Port System). There were through applications over the last few
pursue a new organization called: also some small scale business and state weeks.
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