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Community Section - Page 3
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Burning down an old house to clear the
land for other use means that Monday,
Jan. 23, when it was reported to the 911
center in Demopolis, a note should have
been posted that there was a controlled
bum on county Road One in Old Spring
Hill. The 911 dispatcher paged out the
Old Spring Hill Fire Department. which
asked for assistance from Demopolis
Fire Department. The man who set the
old house ablaze was there and he said
the building was owned by Lac0rnie
Harris. Another building on the property
also needs razing.
Marengo Academy's Junior Varsity
Basketball Team won the 2A State
Invitational Basketball Tournament at
Lowndes Academy on Saturday, January
21, 2012. Shown with their trophy are team
members front row Shade Pritchett, Hayden
Huckabee. Carson Huckabee. Cason Cook
and Randy Champion. Back row Caleb
Broadhead. Daniel Pritchetl. Myles
Pritchett, Spencer Martin. and Andrew
Martin.
After winning the 2A State Invitational
Basketball Tournament at Lowndes
Academy three of the team members were
recognized for their hard work. They are
Shade Pritchett, selected as the toumament's
MVP, Hayden Huckabee and Carson
Huckabee both were selected to the All
Tournament Team
"B t:00,00Jddy, not a
bully' Thomasville
Cedric Williams of the Boys
and Girls club in Thomasville is
putting a basketball league
together now.
Williams spoke with Mayor
Sheldon Day and city council
members Monday, Jan. 23,
about his quarterly report.
The league will include the
age groups of 5-6 year olds, 7-
14, and even a 15-18 year old
group. In recent years it was
hard to put together a league
with the older kids due to some
fighting. "This year hopes to be
different," said Williams.
The boys and girls club audit
was completed and the organi-
zation received a clean audit
and a good financial standing
letter. The budget last year was
for $193,000 and the budget for
the current year was approved
for $115,000.
This year the club is starting
a stomp out bullying campaign..
"Be a buddy, not a bully," is the
campaign slogan.
Churches, schools, and other
organizations will work with
the boys and girls club to
spread the word.
The summer youth work
program went well last year and
this year the goal is to assist
more youths in getting summer
jobs. A full time director has
been hired to help local busi-
nesses pair up with the area
youths.
Amber McArthur also spoke
for the area youth. McArthur is
from the South West Alabama
Behavioral Health care and
spoke in about their new tip
line. The tip line is to cut down
on arrests from underage drink-
ing, and/or drug uses. The early
reporting can lead to the pre-
vention of the act as quickly as
possible.
The tip line can help teens
report underage drinking, drug
use, sales to minors, and under-
age parties that are illegally
being served alcohol.
"We hope that you all are on
board with helping us to make
Southwest Alabama a safer and
better place for all of our
youth," said McArthur.
Anyone can report suspi-
cious activity by calling the
Anonymous Prevention Tip
Line: 855-U-CALL-IN.
Demopolis Police Department
Two arrests made for possession
marijuana, drug paraphernalia
Arrests:
Jeremy D. Gracie. 23. was
arrested on January 17 for
enters/remains in dwelling on
Hilltop Circle.
April M. Smith, 32, was
arrested on January 18 for
domestic violence (third degree)
at Industrial Park #103.
Liutenta T. Johnson. 47. was
arrested on January 18. for DUI
on Floyd Street.
Dexter L. Morgan. 31. was
arrested on January 19. for pos-
session of marijuana and drug
paraphernalia on US Hwy 80
East.
Luke L. White. 28. was
sted on Janum'y 19 for pos-
session of marijuana and drug
paraphernalia on US Hwy 80
East.
Melissa A. James. 36. was
arrested on January 19 for insuf-
ficient funds check.
Curtis O. Means. 25. was
arrested on January 20 for
domestic violence (third degree)
on Hilltop Circle.
Jacqueline Irvin. 49. was
arrested on January 20 for for-
gery (checks - two counts).
Corey A. Marchand. 18. was
arrested on January 23 for
harassment (simple assault) at
Demopolis City Court.
Incidents
An incident of circulating
illegal paper money without
authorization was reported at
Walmart. January 17.
An incident of identity theft
was reporled on January 17. A
Visa Debit Card was stolen.
On January 17, an incident of
harassment was reported on
County Road 1.
Incidents of burglary of auto
(no theft) and theft of property
(third degree) were reported on
South Ash Ave, January 19. A
AMP Car Stereo and a box car
stereo speaker were stolen and a
black Nissan Sentra was dam-
aged.
On January 19, an incident of
criminal mischief was reported
on Hilltop Circle.
A custody battle incident was
reported at US Jones on January
19.
An incident of burglary was
reported on East Monroe.
Dem ccDuncil flickers
before 00',00uth group
Mayor Grayson could not
start the meeting because
there was not a quorum
Thursday. Jan. 19.
Demopolis city council
members had visitors at the
meeting from the Demopolis
try youth leadership
Marengo program. The city
has made donations over the
last several years for this
organization.
The program was designed
to let interested teens learn
leadership skills, public
speaking, and spend time
learning about government.
Council members in atten-
dance were Mayor Mike
Grayson. Councilman Bill
. Meador, and.Councilman Jack
Cooley. A!sentee Councilman
Thomas Moore called city
clerk Sam Gross and let her
know that he would not be in
attendance.
Councilman Mitchell
Congress and Councilman
Melvin Yelverton did not call
Women
Missionary
Society to
host love
banquet
Rockbabylon Baptist
Church is having a Love
Banquet on February 4, 2012+
at 7:00 p.m. This event is
sponsored by The Women
Missionary Society for a
donation of $10.00 each.
Missionary Anne Poellnitz
will be the speaker. Rev.
Noms Pauley is pastor.
to let anyone know that they
could not attend.
Mayor Grayson let the
group make their introduc-
tions while waiting for one
more councilmen to show up
so the city's business could be
conducted.
Grayson challenged. "If
you ever run for an office and
getelected please make sure
you show ulb for the scheduled
meetings. It's a shame we
have all these people here and
can't conduct city business
because we have no quorum."
After 15 minutes of youth
group introductions and no
quorum the meeting was
adjourned.
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January 19. An incident of simple assault
An incident of theft was was repOrted on Hilltop Circle.
reported on East Washington January 22.
St. January 20. An incident of simple assault
An incident of harassment, was reported on Hilltop Circle.
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Barley for
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Bill Barley has qualified as .a candidate for the office of
Probate Judge of Marengo County subject to the Democratic p.-
mary on March 13th. He stated in his announcement" I ask:i.
voters of Marengo County to consider my character, qualifica-
tions and leadership abilities for this important office.". Barley
grew up in Linden and attended Auburn University, where 'he
graduated in 1977 with a Bachelors degree in Education. After receiving his undergraduate degree, 16"
worked for the Department of Commerce where he supervised approximately 500 employees for the 1980"
census in a 16 county area of west Alabama that included Marengo County. He also worked for 4 years
an aide to Senator Richard Shelby while the senator was the congressman for the 7th congressional:dis'-:'.
trict. His duties in that job were largely focused on assisting people that were having problems with-the:'
Social Security Administration and the Veterans Administration His responsibilities also included liaison
work with all other federal agencies and departments. Barley returned home to Linden in the mid 1980s to:
serve as City Administrator. Under his leadership, several major infrastructure improvements were com=
pleted. These included the construction of Scott Park, the fire station, the-city maintenance building and
the beginning of the waterline to replace the water source that long plagued the Linden and the South :.
Marengo Water systems. Following his work in Linden, Barley attended the University of Alabama were
he was certified in 1987 after a two year program as a Regional and Urban Planner. Barley then made his
home in Demopolis where he and his wife, Vanessa, raised their 2 daughters, Colee and Victoria. Vanessa
works at Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital were she has been employed since 1983. Barley. served as ..
assistant business manager for West Alabama Mental Health before joining the Demopolis City Schools.
system as a teacher in 1995. In 2001 Barley received his Masters degree in school counseling from the :
University of West Alabama. He continues to be employed by the school system and now in addition to .
teaching, currently serves as the 9th and 10th grade counselor at Demopolis High School. In addition to i
his work for the school Barley serves as chairman of the City of Demopolis Planning Commission. He :,
enjoys managing the family farm i o Dayton during-his free time. He attends Trinity Episcopal Church and
has participated in many community projects over the years. Barley stated "I pledge, that if elected ,the
office of Judge of Probate will treat all citizens fairly, impartially and with respecL I humbly ask for your
trust and your vote." "
Bill Barley
Marengo County Probate Judge :,.,,
Subject to actions of the Democratic Primaries
' pd. pol. adv. by Bill Barley, 508 S. Main Ave, Demopolis
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