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Section--Page 3 The Democrat-Reporter - Linden, Alabazha Thursda)71'December 16, 1993
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sentencing, Judge Neilson "Well this case is I read the news- ing that occurred at the spur of the important than any monetary possession, don't see any purpose in incarceration." case." He told her she has 42 days to
Mrs. Black-wood if she had any- papers just like everyone else. It's been moment brought on by a blow struck." You've lost your husband when you took It costs the state of Alabama about appeal the case and 30 days to file a
on her behalf, "I'd liketo on the front page of the newspapers. It's Then he outlined the basics of the pur- hislife, and you lost all respect of the $10,000 a year to house a prisoner, mofion for a new trial if she so decides.
just trying to save a very sensitive case and has been talked pose of sentencing which include: to community, and I don't know if punish- In making West Alabama MentalAs a special condition of probation he
grandson's life." about in the community by a lot of pea. punish, to protect society, to deter others ment in the penitentiary would serve any Health treatment a condition of her pro- told her "not to contact the family mem-
Neilson said the pre-sentencing pie. I have reviewed the evidence in this from committing the same crime, and real purpose." bation, Judge Neilson said, "I think you bars in any way unless they so desire
incarceration, case and gone back over it. The facts are rehabilitation. He said he felt Mrs. He went on to say testimony that have a severe problem and must get help unless they contact you."
Barrown Lankster the shooting was while there was an Blackwood who has never faced any showed the children agreed not to press until they recommend discharge." He also told her she could not have any
sentencing recommendation to altercation, while there was a fight. The charges before was no threat to society, charges if she signed over her husband's He ordered no restitution be paid. "The weapons in her possession and to "avoid
issue was whether or not it was legal He also said he didn't think incarceration life insurance and the house "was a sig- children will receive any proceeds from injurious habits."
said it was the adopted self-defense. The jury determined that is was the answer, nificant item of testimony. The children any insurance policies because under the After sentencing Mrs. Blackwood told
opinion that she "deserves was not legal self-defense. The allega- Judge Neilson said Mrs. Blackwood would receive monetary gain and not see laws of the State of Alabama, someone the judge, "Your honor, I'd like to say, I
A son said, "Myself, I think tions of the state was that it was not a has already "lost everything. You've lost their mother incarcerated. I know feel- who causes the death of another cannot was already getting help by going to men-
premeditated murder, that it was a shoot- your family which is probably more ings are very strong in this case and I inherit. You have a right to appeal this tal health."
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Deputies arrest Dayton woman for taking rare coin collection
Theft charges were brought against a Bond was set at $3,500. Tommie Reese.
Dayton woman when she was arrested Joe C. Williams, Jr 20, black male of Williams bonds were set at $1,500
Dec. 7 at Thomhill Grocery. Rt. 1, Box 220, Dixons Mills, was arrest- each in the two felony forgery cases.
June M. ThornhilL 42 year old white ed Dec. 9, by deputies on two forgery
woman of Dayton, was arrested and second degree charges of checks belong- Deputy Reese arrested Ronnie
charged with theft of property first ing to Clementine Wilson. Williams was Kennedy Dec. 11, and charged him with
degree on a warrant signed by Bryant also charged with criminal trespass first unlawful possession of marijuana.
ThomhiU. degree of Wl on's home and resisting Kennedy, 26, black male of Rt. 1, Box
June Thomhill is charged with taking arrest. 38A, Dixons Mills, was arrested in the
"a rare coin collection" valued at $6,000. Deputies investigating are George parl .ing lot of the LA Lounge in Dixons
Deputy Jeff Laduron made the arrest. Osborne, Sonny Breckenridge, and Mills.
Bank of Demopolis presented an award to
his crew to salute the winner of the
float for the 1993 Christmas on the River
:larade. The prize winning entry was a train engine
of toys. A gold cup was presented to Pearson,
on display at Roberston Bank.Taking part in
the presentation are, left to right: Harold Den Bleyker,
nautical chariman; John Northcutt, president of
Robertson Banking Co.; and float builders Pearson, and
Charlie Reid. Others who assisted in building the float
were Ron Pearson, Smart Waldrop, and his seven-year-
old grandson Vann Waldrop.
County jail under a $3,000 arrest. Deputies Osborne, Breckenridge
and Bob Wesley were the arresting offi-
. Williams, Jr 20, a black male ears.
bixon Mills was arrested Dec. Williams remains in the Marengo
charged with two counts of County jail under a bond totalling
criminal trespass, and resisting $4200.
you are cordially invited
to open house
Sunday, Deceihber 19, 1993
2:00 p. m. until3:30 p. m.
Marengo Nursing Home
t
Back on Track With Great Foodl
Your Special Friends to Dinner
Them to The Special Recipes at the Depot
95
Tenders
95
Fillets (Fried or Grilled)
*1095
Mignon and 1/2 doz.
or Oysters
Hamburger Steak $
& onions)
with soup & salad, baked potat or Fre fries, and broad.
Dec, 24 for Breakfast & Lunch Only
Closed Dec. 25
next to the railroad, of course, In Unden.
Available 295-5725
Lockett graduates course
Air Force DOD Civilian Darrell L.
Lockett has graduated from the commu-
nications-computer systems mainte-
nance officer course at Keesler Air
Force Base, Biloxi, Miss.
Students were taught maintenance
management policies, staff roles, quali-
ty control procedures, and logistics
support techniques.
Lockett is the son of Leonard and
Gertrude Lockett of Route 2, Sweet
Water.
Bozeman completes
recruit training
Marine Pfc. Alvin W. Bozeman, son
of John A. Bozeman of 509 S. Shiloh
St Linden, recently completed recruit
training.
The 1993 graduate of Linden High
School joined the Marine Corps in
September 1992.
During the training cycle with
Recruit Training Regiment, Marine
Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.
C recruits are taught the basics of bat-
tlefield survival, introduced to typical
military daily routine, and personal and
professional standards.
All recruits participate in an active
physical conditioning program and gain
proficiency in a variety of military
skills including first aid, rifle marks-
manship and close-order drill.
Teamwork and self-discipline are
emphasized throughout the cycle.
Annua, Perce age Rate
Up to 48 Months
*Must take retail delivery from dealer stock
December 11, 1993, through January 4, 1994. See
Danny Davis or Neal Jackson or Buddy Jones for
details
On any new 1994
*When you finance through GMAC. Down pay-
ment required at time of signing. Finance
charges accrue from date of purchase. Must
take retail delivery from dealer stock December
11, 1993, through January 4, 1994.
1202 SOUTH MAIN
LINDEN, ALABAMA
Marengo County
Courthouse
will be
Dec. 23rd and 24th
Dec. 26th- 31st
Thank You
*Includes all rebates. Consumers must
choose between cash back or low GMAC
financing and take retail delivery from dealer
stock Dec. 11, 1993, through January 4,
1994. See the friendly folks at Baugh
Chevrolet-Oldsmobile in Linden for details --
Danny Davis, Neal Jackson, or Buddy Jones.
lie
295-8711