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Robert Berry
Robert R. Berry, 86, of Jackson’s Gap, Al. passed away March 8, 2017 at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, Al. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday 11:00 a.m. March 11, 2017 at the Dadeville Church of Christ ( 1404 East LaFayette St. Dadeville, Al 36853) with Bro. James T. Cullins & Bro. Chris Tidwell officiating. Family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the church. Graveside service following in Hillview Memorial Park in Alexander City, Al. with military Honors provided by the U.S. Army. Mr. Robert R. Berry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Berry served in the Korean Conflict and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He is survived by his wife of 51 years and 6 months Mrs. Brenda Ann Berry; two children: Udora Ann Berry of Jackson’s Gap, Al and Robert H. ( Beverly ) Berry of Statesboro, GA.; fourteen brothers and sisters; three grandchildren Bridget, Joseph, and John Berry of Statesboro, GA.; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Alexander L. & Minnie Patillo Berry. In lieu of flowers send donations to Dadeville Church of Christ (P.O. Box 69 Dadeville, Al 36853).
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DEAR ABBY: I’m a 13-year-old female and I can’t find a job. My mom is cheating on my stepdad. I feel like I have to be as independent as possible right now, otherwise I won’t be able to do things. I need to raise money for a camera. Photography is my passion. It’s all I want in life. It’s the only thing I’ll ever love, besides my grandma, who is 72 with dementia. Please help. I’m in a very big pickle. Is there any point to living? How do I get a job at 13? How do I confront my mother? Why can’t my grandma be cured? Why is my life the worst thing about me? Please help me. -ANONYMOUS TEEN IN THE MIDWEST DEAR TEEN: You’re very young and it’s clear you are experiencing a lot of turmoil. But right now, you already have a job, and it’s to concentrate on your studies. The better your grades are, the
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If you have the courage, talk to your mother privately about your concerns because you may be mistaken about her cheating. It would be healthier than bottling up your feelings as you have been doing. P.S. For extra money, consider dog-walking, baby-sitting and odd jobs such as doing yard work for neighbors. DEAR ABBY: I am deeply disturbed to have learned after having been married to “John” for four years, that he never divorced his last wife. He insists they are legally divorced because she abandoned him 10 years ago. I feel betrayed, used and abused, and I don’t know what to do. We’ve built a home and combined our finances. I can’t even pay bills without him. If I leave, I lose everything I have established. What do I do? Please help me feel adequate again. -BETRAYED IN THE SOUTH
DEAR BETRAYED: Talk to an attorney immediately! If you were not aware that he wasn’t divorced when you married him, he has committed fraud as well as bigamy. You should not lose everything you have established; in fact, he’ll be lucky if he isn’t prosecuted. DEAR ABBY: How do you know if a guy likes you? -- ASHLEY IN NORTH CAROLINA DEAR ASHLEY: If a guy pays attention to you or tries to get your attention, then the odds are pretty good that he likes you. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Public Meetings n Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m.
Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public.
n Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m.
n Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall.
n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.
n Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.
n Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville.
n Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.
n Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. n Coosa County Industrial Development
n Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. n New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. n Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. n Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m.
n Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m.
n Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853.
n Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend.
n Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session.
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• Billy James Thompson Jr., 43, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass and resisting arrest. • Richard Ryan Haddox, 25, of Dadeville was arrested for drug paraphernalia. • Candy Sheree Jones, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City.
March 9
• Joey Javon Gilbert, 23, of Alexander City was arrested on four counts of bail jumping. • Mark Jason Wilson, 54, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.
March 8
• Douglas Wayne Ward, 53, of Alexander City was for public intoxication. • Jervarski Montez Hutchins, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Adrian Shakel Glenn, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear.
• Ira Aundra Hicks, 49, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence controlled substance. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported in Alexander City.
March 7
• Bianca Miele Moon, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Jeffery Wesley Tucker, 28, of Goodwater was arrested for theft and burglary. • Kara Trece Hatswell, 39, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Breanna Nicole Glenn of Alexander City was arrested on two counts of bail jumping. • Dogs running at large was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
March 6
• Justin Wade Weldon of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Walter James Sanders of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Possession of
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marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City. • Noisy animals was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department March 9
• Christopher Heard of Fulton Street in Dadeville was arrested on three outstanding warrants for failure to appear child support.
March 8
• Bernadet Harper of Zion Street in Tallassee was arrested on two grand jury indictments for distribution of controlled substance. • William Hammond of Rick Drive in Auburn was arrested on a grand jury indictment for elderly abuse financial exploitation.
March 7
• Jefferey Street of Texas was arrested for an active failure to appear child support warrant. • A resident of County Road 73 in Alexander City filed a report for harassment. • Zachary Tucker of Alexander City was arrested on an active probation violation warrant and active grand jury indictment theft of property third degree. • Willie Wyckoff of Dadeville was arrested for an active failure to appear child support while incarcerated at the
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• A resident of Bay Point Marina Drive filed a report for theft of property. • Derrick Darrington of Alexander City was arrested on four counts of possession of drug grand jury indictments while incarcerated at the Tallapoosa County Jail.
March 5
• A resident of Notasulga Road in Notasulga filed a report for theft. • Rodraqus Tyson of Coosa County Road in Alexander City was arrested on grand jury indictments for possession of marijuana first, possession of prescription drugs and giving false name to law enforcement. • Ashley Shaddix of Milner Drive in Jacksons Gap was arrested on grand jury indictments for breaking and entering a vehicle, theft of property, criminal mischief third and receiving stolen property third.
Dadeville Police Department March 7
• Two Dadeville women ages 20 and 25 were arrested on Wink Drive on charges of domestic violence third. • An Alexander City man, age 23, was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Jail on two charges of Failure to Appear.
March 6
• A report was filed for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle that occurred on Thweatt Industrial Blvd. • A report was filed for Domestic Violence 3rd that occurred on Village Street.
March 5
• A report was filed for Criminal Trespass and Tampering with Physical Evidence that occurred on E. Lafayette Street.
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• A report was filed for Harassing Communications that occurred on West South Street. • A report was filed for Criminal Mischief that occurred on E. Lafayette Street.
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• A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on Thweatt Industrial Blvd.
March 1
• A Dadeville man, age 21, was arrested on Highway 280 on the charge of Theft of Property.