Monday Record for July 23, 2012

The Anniston Star l Monday, July 23, 2012 l Page 3A

MONDAY RECORD YOUR GUIDE TO PUBLIC RECORDS AND VITAL STATISTICS IN CALHOUN COUNTY deaths

BANKRUPTCIES

Opal Ball McGinnis Adams, Anniston Charles W. Alexander, Arkansas Beverly Anne Baker, Piedmont Fred L. Baker, Heflin Daniel James Beal, Jacksonville James Alan Boyung, Centre Reuben C. Cashon, Anniston Linda Sue Croft, Centre Jacob Allen Cross, Pell City Samuel Curry, Talladega Irene Sprayberry Daugherty, Delta Julia M. Davis, Anniston Alvin Cecil Dickeson, Bessemer Maurine B. Donley, Anniston Louie William Edwards, Centre Connie Ellis, Talladega Rita F. Evans, Piedmont Bobby Grant Fain, Jacksonville Henry Ford Graben, Lineville Mattie Gray, Talladega Herman Paul Hall, Gadsden Irene Walker Harris, Ranburne Matthew Paul Howie, Anniston Erika Elizabeth Ivey, Roanoke Cheryl Jennings, Texas Curtis B. Joyner Jr., Anniston Mildred S. Lee, Choccolocco Mary W. Leonard, Sylacauga Michael McCollough, Anniston Lillian Snow McCord, Anniston Annie McGhee, Talladega Betty McDonald Medders, Oxford Skip R. Melton, Ohatchee Pamela Lynn O’Neal, Centre Lydia Jean Rinehart, Weaver LaTionja R. Robinson, Talladega James F. Roper, Anniston Frances Borden Sides, Anniston Dewayne Smart, Piedmont R.B. Spurlin, Oxford Terajay Swain, Lincoln Willie G. Waldrep, Wedowee James Douglas Ward, Anniston SGM (Ret.) Jourdan Carter Wells, Anniston Johnnie C. Whitten, Oxford Larry Dean Williams, Anniston Rosie L. Wood, Lineville Mary Louise Wright, Jacksonville

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows the debtor to retain certain exempt property, but the debtor’s remaining property is gathered and sold by a trustee from which creditors will receive payment. It may also be used by businesses which wish to terminate their business.

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy enables debtors, through court supervision and protection, to propose and carry out a repayment plan under which creditors are paid, in full or in part, in installments over a three-year period. During that time, debtors are prohibited from starting or continuing collection efforts.

The following bankruptcies declared by Calhoun County residents were recorded

by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Alabama last week:

Chapter 7

• John T. Snider, Valleyview Drive, Oxford • Mary T. Parker, Boozer Lake Road, Jacksonville • Teresa C. Maye, Alexandria Road SW, Jacksonville • Jason N. Clay, Choccolocco • Johnny Lamar Pruitt and Kimberly Willis Pruitt, Benefield Gap Road, Piedmont • Kevin B. Goodwin, Jacksonville • Cassey Lee-Harris Keel, Grizzard Drive, Eastaboga • Gene McGlaughn and Cathy McGlaughn, AL Hwy 144, Ohatchee • Terrel Goggins, Ivan Drive SW, Jacksonville • Donna L. LePrell, Leyden Street, Anniston • John B. Waddell, N. Corning Street, Anniston

Chapter 13

• Joseph B. Underwood, Brookhaven Road, Anniston • Jessie Whitlock, Vann Street SE, Jacksonville

WILLS PROBATED • Mary Mickles Pettus • Madeline Augusta

Wheeler • Jerry David McMurtry

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MARRIAGE LICENSES • Derrick Demon Leonard of Anniston to Hester Elaine Burton of Anniston • Dustin Broc Screws of Alexandria to Anna Marie Poole of Anniston • Gregory Layne Ragsdale of Alexandria to Jillian Shaye Watts of Alexandria • Richard Leecam McCullough of Lincoln to Holli Michelle Strickland of Anniston • James Randall Martin of Anniston to Kelli Jean Bradford of Anniston • Andre Brown of Chattanooga, Tenn., to Kasandra Faye Sykes of Okolona, Miss.

• Rex Jay Gardner of Alexandria to Christy Michelle Austin of Alexandria • William Joseph Folsom of Anniston to Sonja Yvette Vezertzis Folsom of Anniston • Robert Lee Banzhoff III of Jacksonville to Felisa Telimban Guihapon of Jacksonville • Brett Paul Waite of Lincoln to Laura Beth Waite of Lincoln • Andrew Michael Deso of Anniston to McKenzie Lovella Murray of Anniston • Corey Harville Deshun Ramsey of Anniston to Melissa Lashae Price Glenn of Anniston • Steven Masami Umetsu of Weaver to Angel Leah Umetsu of Weaver • Daniel Scott Humphrey of Munford to Lori Ann Kirby of Boaz

• Byron H. Butler Jr. of Decatur, Ga., to Sheila Ann McClellan of Alexandria • Dallas Joseph Wing of Piedmont to Cheyenne Heevonehe Deese of Piedmont • Russ Squires Stanley of Alabaster to Malena Ann Kutchmarek of Jacksonville • Matthew Ryan Strickland of Eastaboga to Lauren Ashley Cox of Anniston • Allen Lee Alexander of Oxford to Tammy Dianne Buquoi of Oxford • Miles Rodney Wilson Jr. of Anniston to Tamara Joy Elston of Talladega • Jasper Wade Williams of Piedmont to Tiffany Nicole Cofield of Piedmont • Judson Willingham Wright of Ohatchee to Barbie Gordon Vaughn of Ohatchee • Christopher Douglas McCarley of Centre to Justine Lucinda Hanbury of Wellborn • Harold James Key of Jacksonville to Kimberly Dawn Cunigan of Jacksonville • Jessie Dillon Bishop of Oxford to Allyssa Angel Floyd of Oxford • Wesley Scott Weaver of Piedmont to Stephanie Dawn Smith of Piedmont • Dewayne Berry Michael of Anniston to Sharonda Latrice Dorman of Anniston • William Christopher Smith of Weaver to Britney Marketria Granger of Weaver

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Here is the livestock market report for the Tuesday sale. Receipts for this week 758 compared to 853 last week. Receipts a year ago 905.

FEEDER CLASSES: Bulls and steers (Medium and Large No. 1 and No. 2): 200-300 lbs. 160.00200.00; 300-400 lbs. 150.00 to 172.50; 400-500 lbs.

125.00 to 155.00; 500-600 lbs. 110.00 to 131.00; 600700 lbs. 90.00 to 125.00.

Heifers (Medium and Large No. 1 and No. 2): 200-300 lbs. 140.00 to 202.50; 300400 lbs. 120.00 to 132.00; 400-500 lbs. 110.00 to 123.00; 500-600 lbs. 100.00 to 124.00; 600-700 lbs. 90.00 to 119.00.

SLAUGHTER CLASSES: Cows: Breakers 65.00 to 71.00; Boners 74.00 to 81.00; Lean 66.00 to 72.00.

Bulls: Normal Dressing 54-58% 96.00 to 96.50; Low Dressing

INCORPORATIONS • Dalton’s Concrete & Masonry Inc.

Dissolved

• Raughton Quality Custom Homes LLC

EDITOR’S NOTE

The material inside the Monday Record is recorded

by The Anniston Star from various institutions and government offices.

The public records are published as they appeared on the documents obtained by the newspaper. Direct questions and comments about Monday Record to Isaac Godwin at jgodwin@ jsu.edu.

BLOTTER Crimes are listed by location.

Anonymous tips may be called in to Crime Stoppers at 256-238-1414.

A reward of up to $1,000 may be given.

Road: jewelry.

• Residence, 3800 block of George Street: brass numbers, washing machine, electric dryer.

• Residence, 2000 block of Gurnee Avenue: air conditioners.

Anniston • Residence, 700 block of Ammons The following property crimes Street: television, cash. were reported to the Anniston Robberies Police Department during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. • Convenience store, 900 block of Clydesdale Avenue: cash.

Thursday.

Burglaries • Residence, 300 block of Elm Street: televisions, DVD player, jewelry, speaker system.

• Residence, 3100 block of Morrisville Road: dog.

• Unknown location, 1900 block of Moore Avenue: televisions.

• Residence, 3000 block of McKleroy Avenue: household items.

• Residence, 700 block of Morton

• Residence, 2700 block of Simpson Street: batteries, air conditioner parts.

• Residence, 100 block of East 21st Street: cell phone.

• Drug store, 400 block of East 10th Street: merchandise.

• Restaurant, 1500 block of Moore Avenue: air conditioners.

• Residence, 2700 block of Simpson Street: clothing, shoes.

• Residence, first block of East Darden Drive: game console.

Thefts • Residence, 1400 block of East • Drug store, 400 block of East 10th 11th Street: firearm.

Street: testing equipment.

• Residence, 3000 block of West14th Auto-related thefts Street: household items.

• Residence, 500 block of Elm • Specialty store, 1700 block of Street: 2009 Ford Ranger truck.

Quintard Avenue: furniture items. (Recovered 07-13-2012) • Residence, 800 block of Francis • Parking lot, 300 block of Elm Street: ladders.

Street: mp3 player, cell phone, • Supermarket, 5500 block of wallet, personal I.D., credit/debit McClellan Boulevard: cell phone. cards, cash.

• Parking lot, 800 block of Blue • Residence, Wes Smith Drive, Ridge Drive: 2000 Hyundai Elantra. Piedmont: cash.

• Residence, Ben Martin Drive, Calhoun County Wellington: medications, televiThe following property crimes sion, firearm, decorations. were reported to the Calhoun Theft by deception County Sheriff’s Office during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. • Residence, West 43rd Street, Anniston: cash.

Thursday.

• Residence, Maple Street, Oxford: Burglaries cash.

• Residence, Buck Drive, Ohatchee: • Convenience store, Snow Street, tools.

Anniston: cash.

• Residence, Seabord Drive, Pied- • Residence, West 17th Street: mont: household items. cash.

• Residence, Bernard Couch Road, • Residence, East 54th Street, Anniston: mp3 player, laptop com- Anniston: cash. puter, cell phone.

• Residence, Buck Drive, Ohatchee: I.D. theft • Eau Claire, Wis.: utility bill. household items.

Thefts

Auto-related thefts

• Residence, U.S. 431, Anniston: • Grub Mart, U.S. 431, Alexandria: cash. navigation system.

ARRESTS The people listed in this arrest report, whose names and charges are obtained from public records, are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Anniston

The following felony arrests were reported by the Anniston Police Department (addresses not provided) during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday.

• Devonta Cornelious James, 32: second-degree theft.

• Paula Maye Mosley, 56: theft by fraudulent leasing/rental.

• Dustin Lee Howell, 34: seconddegree theft.

• Alice Qatrina Jenkins, 31: firstdegree possession of marijuana.

• Lori Ann Sanders, 24: seconddegree burglary.

• Dmarrious Lajuan Lane, 20: second-degree receiving stolen prop-

erty.

• Tommy Joe Smith, 50: seconddegree receiving stolen property.

• Jalvin Raynard Rogers, 19: thirddegree burglary.

• Robert Antione Thornton, 25: third-degree burglary.

• Bardon Gemichael King, 27: resisting arrest.

• Bryan Butt, 22: fraudulent use of a credit card.

Calhoun County

The following felony arrests were reported by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office during the sevenday period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday • Ashley Paige Sams, 27, of Alexandria: 11 counts fraudulent use of a credit card.

• Deon Joseph Harris-Brown, 30, of Oxford: violation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notifi-

cation Act. • Patrick Dejuan Neal, 21, of Anniston: second-degree theft of property.

• Joshua Albert Hulbert, 25, of Alexandria: possession of a controlled substance.

• Bobby Dwayne Freeman, 55, of Anniston: violation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. • Tamarius Jermel Swain, 22, of Anniston: order of arrest.

• Andreko Lakeith Wright, 28, of Hobson City: third-degree burglary.

• Ramon Pointer, 46, of Villa Rica, Ga.: violation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. • Jessica Brooke Minton, 24, of Jacksonville: first-degree theft of property.

• Jeremy Alan Pace, 28, of Anniston: terrorist threat.

• Christopher Aristlee Taylor, 18, of

Anniston: second-degree theft of property.

• Male, 32, of Wellington: seconddegree sodomy.

• Steven Lawrence Walker, 33, of Lineville: violation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. • Brandon Robert Butler, 27, of Jacksonville: unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.

• Timothy Kenyata Crook, 26, of Tuscaloosa: two counts of fraudulent use of a credit card.

Pardon and Parole Board The following felony arrests, for probation violation, were reported by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday.

• Dustin Smelley, 22, of Anniston.

• Sheryl Conner Carmack, 49, of Oxford.

• Justin Lanier Rogers, 41, of Annis-

ton.

• Nickolas James Thomas, 26, of Wellington.

• Tristan Dontae Birdsong, 26, of Oxford.

• Paul Anthony Bryant, 37, of Anniston.

• Myra Brewster, 54, of Anniston.

• Sherod Dashawn Burton, 19, of Anniston.

• Kristi Jean Simmons, 44, of Anniston.

• William Mark Medhus, 49.

Drug Task Force

The following felony arrests were reported by the Calhoun-Cleburne Drug and Violent Crime Task Force during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday.

• Ronald Dale McGatha, 62, of Piedmont: trafficking marijuana.

• Kathleen Perkins Measles, 35, of Jacksonville: unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERRED • Gladys Cruise-Estate to Michael Arthur Young, a parcel of land in section 36, township 15, range 7, $10.

• Mitchell E. Kessler to Linda H. Adkison, a parcel of land in section 8, township 14, range 6, $1.

• Kayla L. Avery to Lester Avery and Shelia Avery, a parcel of land in section 28, township 15, range 5, $10.

• Freddie Mac to Dawson Avenue Land Trust, Williamson subdivision, block 1, lots 10 and 11, $40,200.

• Dawson Avenue Land Trust to Bobby Jerkins and Marsha Jerkins, Williamson subdivision, block 1, lots 10 and 11, $10.

• James G. Aderholt to Jessica D. Taylor, Lyncoya subdivision, 5th addition, block 12, lot 5, $10.

• Eloise Tate to William Palya, a parcel of land in section 12, township 13, range 7, $10.

• Richard McDuffie to Derrick McDuffie, a parcel of land at the intersection of Gurnee Avenue and 10th Street, $1.

• Horace T. Jackson II and Olivia M. Napoli Jackson to Tyler A. Law and Amber N. Law, North Oaks subdivision, 3rd addition, block G, lot 2, $10.

• Hazel I. Ogden to Rickey Ogden, E.H. Medders subdivision, lot 15, $10.

• Fannie Mae to Jean Pellegatto, Pelham Heights subdivision, lot 20, $27,500.

• Fannie Mae to Paul J. Smith and Judy M. Jenkins Smith, Friendship

Court subdivision, block E, lot 3, $38,500.

• Mark Watts to Jonathan Brimer, a parcel of land in section 33, township 12, range 8, $100.

• Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance Inc. to Donald Ray Putman, a parcel of land in section 4, township 16, range 7, $4,100.

• Jerry Wayne Garmon and Margarita Valencia Garmon to Jerry Wayne Garmon and Margarita Valencia Garmon, A.C. Shelton addition to Jacksonville, block 6, lots 9-12, $10.

• Ena Alexander Harris and James Boyd Harris to Ena Alexander Harris and James Boyd Harris, a parcel of land in section 12, township 13, range 9, $10.

• Ena Alexander Harris and James Boyd Harris to Ena Alexander Harris and James Boyd Harris, Herrons subdivision, block B, lot 4, $10.

• Lisa H. Weaver to Linda Dale Roper, Anniston City Land Co., block 318, lot 13, $10.

• Raymond C. Woodard to Raymond C. Woodard and Melody Woodard, Edgefield Farm subdivision, 1st addition, lot 135, $10.

• John M. Dorsett and Janice A. Dorsett to John M. Dorsett and Janice A. Dorsett, a parcel of land in section 21, township 13, range 8, $10.

• Gregory N. Norton and Alice K. Martin to Alice K. Martin, Historic Buckner Club subdivision, phase 2, lot 3B, $100.

• Gregory N. Norton and Alice K. Martin to Alice K. Martin, Baltzell Gardens, lot 1, $100.

• Timothy Wayne Cain to Ginger Boatman, Anniston Land Co., block 527, lot 35, $100.

• Andy L. Catlett and Bettina D. Catlett to Chris E. Cannon, a parcel of land in section 34, township, 14, range 7, $10.

• Gary D. Thompson and Karen J. Thompson to Sharon W. Stuart, Deer Ridge, lot 4, $10.

• Charlotte W. Shears, Richard Keith Haynes and Kimberly L. Haynes to Richard Keith Haynes and Kimberly L. Haynes, a parcel of land in section 14, township 16, range 7, $10.

• Michael R. Gilbert to Michael R. Gilbert and Sherry Lynn Gilbert, a parcel of land in section 33, township 13, range 6, $10.

• Doug Sears and Sylvia Jane Sears to Russ B. Haynes and Katie S. Haynes, a parcel of land in section 3, township 16, range 7, $10.

• Robert A. Gray and Julie A. Gray to Alaric Shawn Castleberry and Telitha Elaine Castleberry, Forestbrook East, 2nd addition, block F, lot 6, $10.

• Delbert Hopper and Natalia Hopper to Dean Allen Evans and Jennifer K. Evans, a parcel of land in section 13, township 13, range 8, $10.

•ErnestSewelltoGaryK.Hutcheson Jr. and Amanda Hutcheson, Piedmont Land & Improvement Co., block 66, lot 7, $10.

• T&K Properties LLC to Brenda Jacobson, Buckhorn subdivision, phase 5, lot 28, $100.

• David L. Mobley and Barbara W. Mobley to Timothy H. Holliday, Ardsley Park subdivision, block 6, lot 2, $10.

• Ellen Kate Conner to Matthew A. Orman, a parcel of land in section 32, township 14, range 8, $10.

• Allen S. Garrett and Sinatiloa Garrett to Bobby J. Madden, Stone-Ridge North subdivision, lot 10, $10.

• Chase Robinson and Heather Robinson to Chad Hinchman, Jackson Terrace subdivision, 2nd addition, lot 7, $10.

• John N. Hendels and Rachial A. Hendels to Charles Glenn Hulse, a parcel of land in section 2, township 13, range 8, $100.

• George A. Wallace and Betty S. Wallace to George A. Wallace, Betty S. Wallace and George Alan Wallace, Mrs. W.T. Williamon subdivision, block 3, lots 25 and 26, $10.

• Paul E. Hillman to Bradley D. Young, Brown Acres, lot 12, $10.

• Blue Springs Baptist Church of Oxford to A&M Real Properties LLC, S.E. Boozer Farm subdivision, block 7, lot 10, $10.

• Jimmy D. Haggermaker to Jimmy D. Haggermaker and Connie Reynolds, Standard Coosa Thatcher Co., block 4, lots 11 and 12, $10.

• Cider Ridge Alabama LLC to Birch LLC, Cider Ridge subdivision, phase 1 reassessment, block WH,

lot 13WH, $10.

• Matthew R. Embry-Estate to Harry G. Embry Jr. and Sharon Lyn Embry, Greystone Manor subdivision, lot 19, $10.

• Sandra Harper Harris to Hawk Hill Farm LLC, a parcel of land in section 2, township 15, range 9, $1.

• Floyd H. Jennings and Helen H. Jennings to Floyd Jennings Jr. and Shelia Jennings, Standard Coosa Thatcher Co., block 20, lot 4, $10.

• Fannie Mae to Tina L. Swiney, Bennett-Willis subdivision, block C, lot 1, $10.

• Branch Banking & Trust Co. to PAC Enterprise LLC, a parcel of land in section 30, township 16, range 8, $10.

• Romona B. Young-Estate to M. Wayne King and Cheryl C. King, Golden Springs subdivision, 4th addition, lot 1, $10.

• Martin S. Pettit to Martin S. Pettit and Lisa M. Pettit, a parcel of land in section 28, township 13, range 9, $100.

• Lennie Jeanette Fulmer to Drew Darden Rhodes Jr., a parcel of land in section 13, township 16, range 8, $20,333.

• Freddie Mac to Matthew J. Preuninger, Ferncrest Estates, block B, lot 6, $83,000.

• Hughes Frank Burford and Amanda R. Burford to Edsel V. Carter and Jimmie F. Carter, a parcel of land in section 25, township 14, range 6, $10.

FORECLOSURES • Mary A. Malone, Seven Springs Estates, block B, lot 12.

• Vickie Freeman, a parcel of land in section 25, township 16, range 8.

• Shannon J. Tant and Laura M. Tant, Covey-

Rise subdivision, block A, lot 5.

• Betty J. Conner and Gregory L. Conner, Lakewood Estates, 1st addition, block 1, lot 5.

• Cheryl Henderson, a parcel of land in sec-

tion 5, township 15, range 8.

• William Labant and Patricia Labant, a • Dorothy M. White, Gladco Acres, lot 13. parcel of land in section 15, township 14, • Robert M. Willingham Jr. and Bethany range 8.

Renee Reaves, Indian Oaks Estates, 10th addition, lot 9.

RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS Here are food service establishments recently inspected by the Calhoun County Health Department, along with scores. A score of 100 indicates the inspector found no deficiencies. Potentially hazardous deficiencies (four- or five-point demerit items) are noted. These must be corrected immediately and inspectors say they are often corrected while the inspection is underway.

Restaurants earning below 70 must raise their scores within seven days or face clo-

sure.

4-OR 5-POINT DEMERITS • Frontera Grill, 1750 E. Hamric Drive, Oxford — 89, personnel should eat/drink in designated areas only.

• Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 20 Oxford Exchange Blvd., Oxford — 92, problems with sanitization rinse.

NO MAJOR DEMERITS

• Baja California Grill, 1555 Pelham Road, Jacksonville — 94.

• Burger King, 410 Pelham Road, N., Jacksonville — 97.

• Dad’s Bar-B-Q, 700 Noble St., Anniston — 97.

• Discount Food Mart, 140 U.S. 278 By Pass, E., Piedmont — 95.

• First Baptist Church Wee Care/Preschool, Jacksonville — 99.

• Hampton Inn & Suites (Breakfast Pantry),

210 Colonial Drive, Oxford — 99.

• Hardee’s, 700 Quintard Drive, Oxford — 94.

• LaFlor De Mexico, 1225 Snow St., Oxford — 97.

• No. 1 China Buffet, 5624 McClellan Blvd., Anniston — 92.

• PT Food Mart, 1528 Greenbrier Road, Anniston — 94.

• Solid Rock Café, 105 N. Center Ave., Piedmont — 97.

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A harsh penalty would have repercussions well beyond football, whose large profits — more than $50 million, according to the U.S. Department of Education — subsidize dozens of other sports programs at the school.

The potential for a historic NCAA penalty also worries a region whose economy is built at least partially on the strength and popularity of the football program.

“It’s going to kill our town,” said Derek Leonard, 31, a university construction project coordinator who grew up in the area.

Emmert has seemingly put the Penn State matter on the fast track.

Other cases that were strictly about violating the NCAA rulebook have dragged on for months and even years.

As Penn State awaited its fate, construction workers took down the larger-than-life monument to its Hall of Fame coach — on the six-month anniversary of his death from lung cancer at age 85.

The Paterno family released a statement criticizing Penn State’s decision to remove the statue, saying it was made in haste and before all the facts about Paterno’s role in the Sandusky scandal were known.

“Tearing down the statue of Joe Paterno does not serve the victims of Jerry Sandusky’s horrible crimes or help heal the Penn State community.

We believe the only way to help the victims is to uncover the full truth,” said the family, which has vowed its own investigation following the release of an investigative report by former FBI Director Louis Freeh that found that Paterno and three other top Penn State administrators concealed sex abuse claims against Sandusky.

“Despite (Freeh’s) obviously flawed and one-sided presentation, the university believes it must acquiesce and accept that Joe Paterno has been given a fair and complete hearing,” the statement said.

The bronze statue, weighing more than 900 pounds, was erected in 2001 in honor of Paterno’s record-setting

Birmingham TV advertising than was spent by Bachus’ two primary opponents combined. State Sen. Scott Beason, R-Gardendale, spent just $3,905 on ads in the same market, and opponent David Standridge spent $6,398.

Campaign for Primary Accountability was founded

by Texas construction magnate Leo Linbeck III, a man with no apparent connections to Alabama politics. What he does have is millions of dollars and a sizable dislike of long-term incumbents. According its website, the super PAC’s goal is to “level the playing field” in primary elections — giving challengers a chance against sitting elected officials who start the race with deep pockets.

“We don’t care about ideology,” said Curtis Ellis, spokesman for the group. “What we all agree on is we need competitive elections.”

If there is another political ideology behind the group, it hasn’t shown up yet. According to its website, the group set its sights on 11 long-term incumbents this year — six Democrats and five Republicans. Among the Republicans on the super PAC’s list of targeted candidates is Rep. Jo Bonner, R-Mobile, yet there’s no clear indication of anti-Bonner ads in the super PAC’s Birmingham ad purchases.

Should an out-of-state person be able to wield so much influence in Alabama politics? Ellis counters by saying that many of Bachus’ supporters are out-of-state bankers.

According to Federal Elections Commission records, bankers do figure heavily among Bachus’ individual donors, and roughly half of the congressman’s individual donors are from states other than Alabama.

Bachus survived the primary challenge and will face Democrat Penny Bailey in November. Repeated attempts to reach Bachus for this story were unsuccessful.

Christopher Weddle/Associated Press

Workers cover the statue of former football coach Joe Paterno as they move it from outside Beaver Stadium on Penn State’s campus Sunday.

324th Division I coaching victory and his “contributions to the university.”

Students chanted, “We are Penn State” as it came down Sunday morning.

Penn State President Rodney Erickson said he decided the sculpture had to go because it “has become a source of division and an obstacle to healing.”

In Washington, the White House said President Barack Obama believed “it was the right decision.”

But the vast majority of fans gathering outside Beaver Stadium to watch the statue’s removal disagreed. At least one woman wept, others expressed anger at the decision, and nearly all said they continued to support their beloved “JoePa.” “I think it was an act of cowardice on the part of the university,” said Mary Trometter, of Williamsport, who wore a shirt bearing Paterno’s image.

She said she felt betrayed by university officials who pledged greater transparency but then failed to announce its decision on the statute until workers arrived shortly after dawn to begin tearing it down.

In NCAA terms, the July 12 release of the Freeh report may have hastened the process for the slow-moving governing body for college sports.

Recent major scandals — such as improper payments to the family of Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush while he was at Southern California, and players at Ohio State trading memorabilia for cash and tattoos

— have resulted in bowl bans and the loss of scholarships.

Current NCAA rules limit the socalled “death penalty” to colleges already on probation that commit another major violation. That was the case when Southern Methodist had its program suspended in the mid-1980s, the last time the punishment was imposed on a major college football program.

NCAA leaders have indicated in recent months they are willing to return to harsher penalties for the worst offenses.

“This is completely different than an impermissible benefits scandal like (what) happened at SMU, or anything else we’ve dealt with. This is as systemic a cultural problem as it is a football problem. There have been people that said this wasn’t a football scandal,” Emmert told PBS recently.

“It was that but much more. And we’ll have to figure out exactly what the right penalties are. I don’t know that past precedent makes particularly good sense in this case because it’s really an unprecedented problem.”

Another question is whether Penn State — and, by extension, Paterno, major college football’s winningest coach — will have to vacate any victories. Paterno won 409 games for the school in his 46 seasons as head coach.

USC lost a national title when it went on probation and Ohio State vacated the 2010 season, including its victory in the Sugar Bowl over Arkansas.

More to come?

The sheer volume of documents involved is one reason ProPublica, the nonprofit journalism group, asked the public to help it with collecting and scanning television stations’ public advertising files. With 1,000-plus pages of records generated in Birmingham during the primaries alone, the public files offer a detailed dayby-day account of the strategic decisions made by each campaign.

There could be stories in those documents that The Star hasn’t noticed. The newspaper is inviting its readers to take a look at the files themselves at www.annistonstar.com/special_politicalad. Readers can send any insights, ideas or questions to tlockette@annistonstar. com.

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Today Meetings: • RMC board meeting, 5 p.m., Physicians Center, Suite 403, boardroom.

• Saints John Lodge 931 Communications, 7 p.m., 1400 Wilmer Ave. • Hartwell Masonic Lodge No. 101 F & A.M. of Alabama, 7 p.m., 600 Main St., Oxford, 256-282-2035.

• Civitan Club, noon, Classic on Noble, 256-236-9874.

• Weaver Lion’s Club, 7 p.m., Weaver Senior Citizen’s Center, president Don Kessler, 256-820-0043.

• Oxford Rotary Club, noon-1 p.m., Western Sizzlin’, Oxford.

Support Groups: • Free family support meeting, 56 p.m., Bradford Health Services, 1701 B South Pelham Road, Suite D, Jacksonville, Brookstone building next to Jacksonville Medical Center, meeting is for any person who is experiencing behavioral problems with a loved one; has a family member of any age with drug or alcohol problem; needs help coping with loved one’s drug or alcohol problem; needs help making decisions on how to help a family member of any age, a counselor will facilitate this meeting, call 256-237-4209 for more information.

• AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of building, 256-237-6196.

• Lakeside Hospice Grief Support, 3 p.m., Talladega Health Care Facility, Chaffee Street, 800-427-3993.

• Courage to Change Group of Narcotics Anonymous, basic text study, open, non-smoking, 7 p.m., Atlanta Avenue, off Noble Street between 10th and 11th streets.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Piedmont group, 7:30 p.m., 801 Hughes St., Piedmont.

• Help in Progress Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., 2236 U.S. 78 W., (1 mile from Fred’s).

Miscellaneous: • Low-cost spay/neuter transport to the nonprofit Alabama Spay Neuter Clinic in Irondale takes place at 7:30 a.m. (also second

Monday of each month), returns Tuesday at noon, at Pickett’s on McClellan Boulevard. Call (877)3FIXPET (334-9738) for an appointment. Visit www.alsave.org or www.alabamaspay/neuterclinic. com for more information.

• Senior water aerobics class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, call Aubrey Crossen at 256689-2580 for more information.

• Senior floor fitness class, 8:159:15 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Aubrey Crossen at 256-689-2580 for more information.

Tuesday

Meetings: • Marine Corps League Chaffin Detachment, Calhoun County, 7 p.m., Calhoun County Civil Defense Building, call 256-310-6481 or 256892-1767 to join or for more information.

• Eastaboga Masonic Lodge No. 155, 7 p.m., Lodge building in Eastaboga, 256-835-7576.

• Anniston Runners Club, 5:30 p.m., at Anniston YMCA, W. 14th Street.

Call 256-310-0830, e-mail ddunn@ annistonstar.com or visit www. annistonrunners.com.

• The Anniston Rotary Club, noon, Anniston Country Club, Highland Avenue.

• Calhoun County Stamp Club, 7 p.m., Room 327, Stone Building, Jacksonville State University, corner of Church Avenue and 11th Street, 256-782-0084 or 256-8318338.

• North East Alabama Table Tennis Club, 5-9 p.m., Anniston Army Depot Gym, Bynum, 256-689-8603.

• Bridge Club, 9 a.m., Lenlock Center No. 5, 5818 McClellan Blvd., 256-225-0003.

Support Groups: • Support for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, 5-7 p.m., Arc, 401 Noble St., sponsored by the Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties, call 256-236-2857 to register.

• AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of

building, 256-237-6196.

• Steel Magnolias, Breast Cancer Inc., for patients in treatment, recovery and their significant others, and Men of Steel (for men supporting women), 5 p.m., Physicians Building, suite 403, 901 Leighton Ave., fourth floor, 256-231-8827 or visit www.steelmagnoliasinc.org.

• Stroke Support Group, for stroke patients in treatment or recovery and their caregivers, 1 p.m., Cancer Resource Center, suite 406, Physicians Building, 256-235-5146.

• Bariatric Support Group, for persons interested in bariatric surgery or those who have had bariatric surgery and support people, Physicians Office Building, suite 102, 901 Leighton Ave., contact Ann Couch, RN, CBN at 256-236-1300.

• Courage to Change Group of Narcotics Anonymous, discussion, open, smoking, noon; women’s meeting, candlelight, smoking, 7 p.m.; 11th Step Meditation meeting, closed, non-smoking, 8:30 p.m., Atlanta Avenue, off Noble Street between 10th and 11th streets.

• Alzheimer’s Support Group, for families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, 5-6 p.m., Physician’s Center, room 301, 256-235-5578.

• Mental Illness Support Group, for patients with bi-polar, depression, and other disorders and those interested in providing support, 1:30 p.m., Tyler Center, 731 Leighton Ave., in the galley.

• New Perspectives, a narcotics anonymous group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 109 Gayle St., behind McDonald’s, Jacksonville, 256-435-4881.

• Free parenting classes to residents of Calhoun County, sponsored by Family Services Center of Calhoun County, 13 E. 11th St., call 256-231-2240, ext. 120, to sign up.

• One day at a time Al-Anon group, noon-1 p.m., (new location), Physician’s Office Building, Suite 406, call Ann Garner at 256-237-3464 for directions or more information.

• Alcoholics Anonymous closed meeting, noon, Tyler Center, in the Galley.

• Help in Progress Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., 2236 U.S. 78 W., (1 mile from Fred’s).

• True Transformation, a Christ-

centered recovery program for women only, noon, 1211 Noble St. • National Association for Retired and Active Federal Employees, Volunteer Service Center, 9 a.m.noon, Anniston Army Depot, Building 220, (outside main gate), to assist retired federal employees.

Call 256-235-4631 to make an appointment or for more information.

Miscellaneous: • Anniston First United Methodist Church men’s prayer breakfast, 6:30 a.m., The Bridge, 1400 Noble St., at rear of church, all men are invited to attend, call 256-2365605.

• Free, confidential counseling for prospective and existing small business owners, provided by the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), by appointment, Northeast Alabama Entrepreneurial System, 1400 Commerce Blvd., just off Greenbrier Road, call 256831-5215 to make an appointment or for more information.

• Senior water aerobics class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, call Aubrey Crossen at 256689-2580 for more information.

• Senior therapeutic yoga class, 8-9 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Aubrey Crossen at 256-689-2580 for more information.

Wednesday

Meetings: • Board of directors of the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission, 11 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 280 Colonial Drive, Oxford, 256-237-6741.

• MDA (McClellan Development Authority), board of directors, 10 a.m., 4975 Bains Gap Road.

• East Alabama Scottish Rite Association, meal, 6 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m., 1400 Wilmer Ave., all Scottish Rite Masons are invited to attend.

• Men’s Bible Study of Anniston First Baptist Church, 8 a.m., McDonald’s in Lenlock. 256-8470230.

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• Bridge Club, 11 a.m., Lenlock Center No. 5, 5818 McClellan Blvd., 256-225-0003.

• Senior water aerobics class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, call Aubrey Crossen at 256689-2580 for more information.

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• AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of building, 256-237-6196.

• Celebrate Recovery, 12-step Christ-centered recovery Step Study Group, 6 p.m., Word Alive International Outreach, Coldwater, 256-225-2186 or 256-223-6593.

• Courage to Change Group of Narcotics Anonymous, 90 minute, closed, candlelight, smoking, 7 p.m., Atlanta Avenue, off Noble Street between 10th and 11th streets.

• Lost Cord Support Group, for laryngectomees and their families, (last Wednesday of each month), 10 a.m., Tyler Center, Joanie Russ, director, 256-235-5155.

•Free parenting classes for parents of 2- to 12-year-olds, 9-11 a.m., Family Services Center of Calhoun County, 13 E. 11th St. Child care provided. 256-231-2240.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Piedmont group, 7:30 p.m., 801 Hughes St., Piedmont.

• Help in Progress Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., 2236 U.S. 78 W., (1 mile from Fred’s).

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PBS chief says she’s disappointed by new attempt at federal defunding

By Lynn Elber Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — PBS President Paula Kerger said Saturday she’s disappointed public TV’s federal funding again is under attack by lawmakers.

The move is ironic, she said, given the impressive number of Emmy Award nominations earned last week by PBS programs, including the popular drama “Downton Abbey.” PBS received 58 nods, second only to HBO and CBS. Public television gets 15 percent of its money from the federally funded Corporation for Public Broadcasting, with the rest largely contributed by viewers, Kerger told a meeting of the Television Critics Association.

But some stations would lose more than half their money if funds are cut, and a number of them will be forced to “go dark,” she said.

A loss of federal dollars “would eliminate public broadcasting in areas I know it’s tremendously used,” Kerger said. She

cited a small Cookeville, Tenn., station that has done “an extraordinary job at being an archive for the culture in that community.”

U.S. House Republicans have unveiled legislation aimed at cutting off federal funding for public TV television and National Public Radio. Both have been targets before, with Republicans saying PBS could get along just fine without taxpayer help.

Kerger said it’s “disappointing to me when you look at the value the American public places” on PBS. While she and other PBS executives try to be eloquent defenders of public TV, she said, it is ultimately the audience that can help protect it by making their support for PBS known to Congress.

Rep. Norm Dicks of Washington, a top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, said last week the “extremely partisan proposal” stands little chance of being brought up on the House floor and will be disregarded by the Senate and President Barack Obama.

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